East & West, smooth jazz & heavy metal

 

  • East & West, smooth jazz & heavy metal
    and 'inglorious literary basterds' ..a few of the things happening this week. Of course, as recent tradition has it, ‘The Season’ will start earlier than ever this year, with Christmas Bazaars, concerts and a variety of opportunities to fill up on special gifts, food items and paraphernalia that are crucial for the upcoming Holidays. Lodge Linné’s Import and Gift Sale on Nov. 17 may be first out but be sure to check our events, at www.nordstjernan.com/calendar to find out what else is going on.

  • EAST:


    Bastards of Strindberg
    How do today’s playwrights relate to their important predecessor August Strindberg? Four commissioned short plays by Swedish and American playwrights in Victor Borge Hall at Scandinavia House. 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of Strindberg’s death. To commemorate the jubilee, Scandinavian American Theater Company commissioned a diverse group of the most exciting American and Scandinavian playwrights to write short plays in response to Strindberg’s iconic Miss Julie/Fröken Julie (1888). The Playwrights are
 David Bar Katz, Dominique Morriseau (USA), and Andreas Boonstra and Lina Ekdahl from Sweden. Join SATC for this special presentation of these brand new 15-20 minute plays and a panel discussion about Strindberg’s influence on today’s working playwrights.
    For more info, see www.scandinaviahouse.org

  • Smooth Jazz evening at House of Sweden, DC
    Anders Holst will be performing in Washington DC on Nov. 8. Accompanied by musicians Bennett Paster, Jim Gately and backed by Hildegunn Gjedrem, vocals, Anders is bound to include his most recent hits along with some of the songs you may have head at earlier performances or www.andersholst.com
    For more info, see www.embassyofsweden.eventbrite.com

  • MIDWEST:
    Concert: Tribute to Ellis Island
    On Nov. 11 the Chicago Swedish Glee Club and the Bjornson Male Chorus offer a joint concert; a tribute to Ellis Island and all of those who immigrated to America. Featuring Marguerite Karl, Soprano and Ken Michales, Tenor. The concert is at Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Rd., Arlington Heights. Tickets $15.00 adults, $10.00 children 10 and under.

  • WEST:
    Nordic Start-ups meet U.S. investors
    Silicon Vikings is inviting everyone to an evening with investors and young companies in need of capital. Seed Forum event – ‘Nordic startups pitching for investors’ is on Thursday, Nov. 8 at Sheppard Mullin 379 Lytton Avenue Palo Alto, CA. For more info, see http://siliconvikings.com/events/107/

  • Bergman’s 'A Spritual Matter'
    Demon Theater in Los Angeles presents: Ingmar Bergman's “A Spiritual Matter.” A Spiritual Matter (written by Ingmar Bergman and translated by Anna Lerbom) premiered at Bergman Veckan on Fårö last summer, and will be presented for four nights in Los Angeles this November at The Lee Strasberg Theater. November 5th, 14th, 21st and 28th 8pm The Lee Strasberg Theater 7936 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90046 Each performance will be followed by a reception highlighted by home made Swedish food and drink. For more info, see www.demontheater.com or call 310-428-2251

  • Mårten Falk performs in Rohnert Park
    Swedish Classical Guitarist Mårten Falk will perform at Weill Hall at the Green Music Center in Rohnert Park on November 16 at 7:30 pm. For tickets and and info, contact the University Box Office at 707-664-4246 or see http://gmc.sonoma.edu/events/event/ Weill Hall Sonoma State University, Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94928

  • If you're interest in music is more to the noisier, you'll have your interests fulfilled later in December as Swedish metal band 'In Flames' plays at The Warfield in San Francisco on Dec. 13. http://thewarfieldtheatre.com/