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SUMMARY:Learn Swedish Grammar Review: Section 3 with Gregg White
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Thursdays from August 20–September 10\, 2026. \n\nHow’s your grasp of Swedish grammar? Learn Swedish is made to improve it! Cleverly hidden in this entertaining Stockholm University’s Swedish language textbook directed toward English speakers is a step-by-step review of Swedish grammar. One or two key grammatical concepts are covered in every chapter\, with the class typically covering one or two chapters each week. This class (Section 3) covers Understanding advanced concepts (chapters 21 – 26). Homework exercises give students plenty of practice and understanding. \nAdditional information: \n\nAll course materials are distributed by instructor Gregg White.\nAdvanced registration required.\nView Section 1: Building your grammatical foundation (chapters 1 – 11)\nView Section 2: Intermediate grammar review (chapters 12 – 20)
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/learn-swedish-grammar-review-section-3-with-gregg-white/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Nordic Table on a Stick Demo with Patrice Johnson
DESCRIPTION:This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist\, please call 612-871-4907.  \n\nTwo of Minnesota food writer Patrice Johnson’s favorite things are updated takes on Scandinavian favorites and the Great Minnesota Get Together\, so you can bet this State Fair-themed menu is going to be a hoot! Get ready for fried delicacies on a stick in this demonstration-style class\, held outside\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information:  \n\nThis is a demonstration-style class and includes a light meal.\nCoffee and tea are provided; additional beverages are available for purchase prior to class.\nPlease note that this menu will contain meat\, dairy\, and gluten\, so reach out if you have questions about dietary accommodations.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/nordic-table-on-a-stick-demo-with-patrice-johnson/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Food Programs
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SUMMARY:Makers Night
DESCRIPTION:Gather with other makers for a friendly and productive evening! Makers Night is a monthly opportunity every third Thursday for anyone interested in craft to work in community in our Berglund Studio Classroom or in the summer\, on our beautiful front lawn! Bring a project to work on and any tools you need\, and be ready to share conversation\, tips and questions. \nFree; no advanced registration required. ASI also offers weekly\, Virtual Makers Mornings.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/makers-night-2/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Nordic Handcraft
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SUMMARY:Knowing Anders Zorn with Ingela Haaland
DESCRIPTION:Anders Zorn\, a world-famous artist from Dalarna\, left us iconic paintings that immortalize the beauty of Swedish landscapes and traditions. Did you know he also noticed that folk music was losing popularity at the turn of the last century? He therefore took action\, creating the Zorn Badge to reinvigorate Swedish folk music by recognizing and awarding accomplished folk musicians. In this lecture by instructor Ingela Haaland\, participants will learn more about Anders Zorn\, the artist\, the person\, and the innovative thinker\, and explore his artistic work\, his home province of Dalarna\, and his impact upon the folk music traditions of Sweden that flourish to this day. \nAdditional information: \n\nNo materials required.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/knowing-anders-zorn-with-ingela-haaland/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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SUMMARY:The Right to Vote and Social Democracy with Alexander Fooy
DESCRIPTION:In a relatively short period between the end of the 19th century and the early-mid 20th century\, Sweden went from a state of near-absolute monarchy to a widely recognized bastion of social democracy. How did that happen? From the Garden Crisis of 1914 to the clarification of the “People’s Home welfare state ideology in 1928\, and the adoption of the modern Swedish constitution in 1974\, this lecture by Alexander Fooy will cover the development of the modern Swedish political system and how the currents driving modern Swedish politics have their roots in these now-long-ago social trends. \nAdditional information:  \n\nNo materials required.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/the-right-to-vote-and-social-democracy-with-alexander-fooy/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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