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SUMMARY:Lille Fredag Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the inaugural Lille Fredag happy hour for young adults in the Twin Cities with Nordic roots or connections. This gathering aims to bring people together\, foster new friendships\, and strengthen connections within the local Nordic community. \nHosted by Karvel Schram\, an Icelandic native and former resident of Denmark\, along with a group of friends\, the event was created to connect people from across all the Nordic countries\, celebrate shared heritage\, and learn from one another’s unique traditions and experiences. Gathering will also help engage younger generations who may not yet be actively involved in Nordic organizations and create an accessible entry point into the broader community in the Twin Cities. \nEnjoy music\, the lawn game Kubb\, and conversation in a relaxed setting in ASI’s courtyard. While anyone age 21 and older is welcome\, the event is primarily focused on building community among adults in their mid-20s to mid-30s. \n  \n 
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/lille-fredag-happy-hour-4/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
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SUMMARY:Living Folk Costume Traditions Lecture with Kirsi Manni
DESCRIPTION:Join Kirsi Manni\, a textile artist\, historian\, and educator for a discussion about the living tradition of folk costumes around her home in Dalarna\, Sweden. Kirsi will share her story of moving to Siljasnäs\, Dalarna and becoming involved in the folk dancing and costume community\, before ultimately finding a role in documenting\, preserving\, and now passing on traditional weaving and textile techniques at risk of extinction. \nKirsi Manni is the owner of Art&Craft Sweden and lives in Siljansäs\, Dalarna. Over one week this fall\, Kirsi will bring her expertise in Leksand style folk dress to ASI. Kirsi is also offering an introductory embroidery workshop and more intensive needlework project workshop. \nAdditional information: \n\nAdvanced registration encouraged\, tickets at the door if available.\nThis program is using a Pay-what-you-can tickets pricing model. Guests can choose a $1 access ticket\, $5 access ticket\, $10 regular ticket\, or $20 Pay-it-forward ticket. More info about how to choose your amount is available at checkout.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/living-folk-costume-traditions-lecture-with-kirsi-manni/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Nordic Handcraft
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SUMMARY:Swedish Icons
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Thursdays from October 1–29\, 2026. \n\nEnjoy four historic Thursday evenings with Jessica Karlsson\, an ASI Language Instructor and Historian\, this October. In this lecture series\, participants will meet four intriguing Swedish Icons and learn about their lasting impact on the world through an historic lens. Suffragettes\, diplomats\, champions of childrens’ rights\, inventors\, and more\, don’t miss this opportunity to dive into history and get to know these Swedish greats! \nOct 1 – Astrid Lindgren\, 1907–2002\nMostly known as the author of Pippi Longstocking\, Astrid Lindgren was a prolific and far-reaching author of childrens’ books translated across the globe\, as well as a champion of childrens’ rights. \nOct 8 – Raoul Wallenberg\, 1912–unknown\nRaoul Wallenberg became a Swedish Diplomat who traveled to Budapest and saved tens of thousands of Jews during the Holocaust in 1944 before ultimately disappearing. \nOct 22 – Selma Lagerlöf\, 1858–1940\nLagerlöf was not only the first woman ever to receive the Nobel Prize in literature in 1909\, but also was an active member in the Swedish suffrage movement and stood up for the underserved in society. \nOct 29 – Alfred Nobel 1833–1896\nAlfred Nobel is best known as the inventor of dynamite and the founder of the prestigious Nobel Prize but was also an intriguing figure of contrasts. \nAdditional information: \n\nNo materials or knowledge of Swedish required.\nInstructor will use slideshows in combination with printed materials.\nAdvance registration required.\nNo class on October 15.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/swedish-icons/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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