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SUMMARY:Babies at the Castle
DESCRIPTION:Share Swedish art and culture with your baby during a morning of exploration at the Turnblad Mansion. \nCaregivers and infants up to 18 months are invited to experience ASI’s annual holiday experience\, Remember When\, in the historic Turnblad Mansion. During this special tour\, babies and their caregivers explore festive displays\, discover stories from the past\, and engage with the sights\, sounds\, and details of the holiday season together. Through close looking\, shared attention\, and simple activities\, families build meaningful connections with art\, history\, and each other. \nASI educator Jason Leuthold guides caregivers and babies through each stop\, offering age-appropriate activities that encourage curiosity\, exploration\, and engagement. Caregivers carry infants at eye level\, allowing babies to experience artwork and installations up close while supporting early visual exploration and shared discovery. Each 30-minute tour offers a unique experience and concludes with 15 minutes of sensory play in the Castle before it opens to the public at 10 am. \nAdditional Information: \n\nAdmission is included with registration\, allowing participants to explore the current exhibition and Family Gallery after the program.\nAdvanced registration is required. Please register by the Friday before the program. ASI may cancel the program if registration is low.\nStrollers are not permitted in exhibition spaces.\nASI educators encourage caregivers to carry infants so babies can view artwork and installations at eye level.\nFood\, beverages\, and chewing gum are not permitted in exhibition spaces.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/babies-at-the-castle-4/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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SUMMARY:Lucia Celebration Concert
DESCRIPTION:Share the warmth of Swedish holiday music with songs of hope at ASI’s annual Lucia Celebration Concert. \n\nThis program will go on sale Monday\, November 9 at 10 am.  \n\nCelebrate the light during the long winter season with ASI’s Lucia Celebration Concert\, a beloved tradition featuring the youthful voices of the ASI Lucia Choir. The choir fills Larson Hall with traditional music\, heartfelt harmonies\, and the warm spirit of Lucia. The ASI Lucia Choir and Lilla Lag bring this magical one-hour concert to life through songs that celebrate hope\, light\, and community. Set in the beautiful Larson Hall\, this annual tradition invites audiences of all ages to experience the beauty and joy of Swedish holiday music. \nAdditional information: \n\nAdmission includes access to ASI’s annual holiday experience\, Remember When\, allowing guests to explore the museum before or after the concert.\nGuests should arrive 20 minutes before the concert begins to check in at the Lucia Celebration Concert Ticket Table and receive an admission sticker.\nPhysical tickets will not be mailed or provided; the special Lucia concert sticker serves as your ticket.\nPlease review ASI’s refund and cancellation policies before purchasing tickets.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/lucia-celebration-concert-1pm/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Needle Felted Holiday Tomte Workshop with Jen Newburg
DESCRIPTION:Explore the art of needle felting with felter Jen Newburg and create a woolen tomte figurine. \n\nThis program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist\, please call 612-871-4907.  \n\nCreate a sweet woolly tomte to take home with you this holiday season! In this hands on workshop\, felter Jen Newburg will provide a colorful array of wool batting and plenty of design inspiration to guide students through shaping and decorating a tomte (Scandinavian folklore figure) using basic needle felting techniques. Then\, students will finish by adding a string to create an ornament perfect for gifting or decorating for the holidays. \nAdditional information: \n\nAdvanced registration required.\nGet ready to create a tomte made out of wool! All materials are provided; a $25 materials fee is payable to instructor Jen Newburg for your projects at the beginning of class.\n\n  \nPrerequisites: \n\nSkill level: Open to all skill levels.\nAges: Suitable for ages 16+. A discounted tuition rate is available for ages 16-17 at checkout.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/needle-felted-holiday-tomte-workshop-with-jen-newburg/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Nordic Handcraft
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SUMMARY:Lucia Celebration Concert
DESCRIPTION:Share the warmth of Swedish holiday music with songs of hope at ASI’s annual Lucia Celebration Concert. \n\nThis program will go on sale Monday\, November 9 at 10 am. \n\nCelebrate the light during the long winter season with ASI’s Lucia Celebration Concert\, a beloved tradition featuring the youthful voices of the ASI Lucia Choir. The choir fills Larson Hall with traditional music\, heartfelt harmonies\, and the warm spirit of Lucia. The ASI Lucia Choir and Lilla Lag bring this magical one-hour concert to life through songs that celebrate hope\, light\, and community. Set in the beautiful Larson Hall\, this annual tradition invites audiences of all ages to experience the beauty and joy of Swedish holiday music. \nAdditional information: \n\nAdmission includes access to ASI’s annual holiday experience\, Remember When\, allowing guests to explore the museum before or after the concert.\nGuests should arrive 20 minutes before the concert begins to check in at the Lucia Celebration Concert Ticket Table and receive an admission sticker.\nPhysical tickets will not be mailed or provided; the special Lucia concert sticker serves as your ticket.\nPlease review ASI’s refund and cancellation policies before purchasing tickets.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/lucia-celebration-concert-3pm/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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