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SUMMARY:December Open Nordic Jam
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Thursday of every month for Open Nordic Jam! \n\nHave you ever wanted to play music in the historic Turnblad Mansion? Now’s your chance! Bring your nyckelharpa\, hardingfele\, fiddle\, or any acoustic instrument to ASI’s Open Nordic Jam. This jam is open to musicians of all levels who want to learn and play Nordic folk music. Bring your friends or plan to make new ones here! \nMinnesota has long been known for its rich music scenes—in part due to the many immigrant diasporas that have established themselves in the area. From Nisswa-stämman to the Nordic Roots festival\, to the countless house jams across the state\, Nordic folk music is an important part of Minnesota’s musical identity. Whether you’re a master fiddler or want to learn more about folk music\, this monthly gathering is for you! \nThis jam is facilitated by ASI staff\, but tunes are selected each time by musicians in the room. We will play standards and originals inspired by the folk traditions of Sweden\, Norway\, Finland\, Denmark\, and Iceland. While many musicians may bring traditional instruments\, all acoustic instrumentalists are welcome to participate. If you do not play an instrument\, you can still attend if you respectfully observe and listen. Dancing is encouraged but not required—see you there! No advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/december-open-nordic-jam/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Julmarknad - Preview Night
DESCRIPTION:ASI’s Julmarknad is a 3-day Scandinavian marketplace featuring 60 artisans\, pop-up musical performances\, family crafts\, story time\, and festival foods. \nThe sights and sounds of a Scandinavian marketplace come to ASI during the first weekend in December at one of the region’s largest handcraft markets and festivals. Shop ASI’s own Jul Shop\, alongside distinctive artisan glass\, home goods\, hand-carved items\, jewelry\, ceramics\, and textiles from over 60 artisans. \nASI’s Julmarknad is one of the busiest and most magical weekends of the year. Join us Friday night for a special preview party and first pick of shopping\, or attend Saturday or Sunday for the full festival experience. On Sunday\, extra family-friendly activities are paired with special pricing: buy one adult ticket\, get one youth ticket free. \nGuests also receive admission to ASI’s acclaimed\, magical holiday exhibition. View the full event details. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/julmarknad-preview-night-2/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Julmarknad - Saturday Market & Festival
DESCRIPTION:ASI’s Julmarknad is a 3-day Scandinavian marketplace featuring 60 artisans\, pop-up musical performances\, family crafts\, story time\, and festival foods. \nThe sights and sounds of a Scandinavian marketplace come to ASI during the first weekend in December at one of the region’s largest handcraft markets and festivals. Shop ASI’s own Jul Shop\, alongside distinctive artisan glass\, home goods\, hand-carved items\, jewelry\, ceramics\, and textiles from over 60 artisans. \nASI’s Julmarknad is one of the busiest and most magical weekends of the year. Join us Friday night for a special preview party and first pick of shopping\, or attend Sunday for the full festival experience. On Sunday\, extra family-friendly activities are paired with special pricing: buy one adult ticket\, get one youth ticket free. \nGuests also receive admission to ASI’s acclaimed\, magical holiday exhibition. View the full event details. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/julmarknad-saturday-market-festival/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T160000
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SUMMARY:Julmarknad - Sunday Market & Festival
DESCRIPTION:ASI’s Julmarknad is a 3-day Scandinavian marketplace featuring 60 artisans\, pop-up musical performances\, family crafts\, story time\, and festival foods. \nThe sights and sounds of a Scandinavian marketplace come to ASI during the first weekend in December at one of the region’s largest handcraft markets and festivals. Shop ASI’s own Jul Shop\, alongside distinctive artisan glass\, home goods\, hand-carved items\, jewelry\, ceramics\, and textiles from over 60 artisans. \nASI’s Julmarknad is one of the busiest and most magical weekends of the year. Join us Friday night for a special preview party and first pick of shopping\, or attend Saturday for the full festival experience. On Sunday\, extra family-friendly activities are paired with special pricing: buy one adult ticket\, get one youth ticket free. \nGuests also receive admission to ASI’s acclaimed\, magical holiday exhibition. View the full event details. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/julmarknad-sunday-market-festival/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Winter Solstice
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss ASI’s annual Winter Solstice celebration! It’s a magical evening event with festival foods\, warm glögg\, bonfires\, music\, shopping\, and more. \nMark the shortest day and longest night of the year with ASI’s signature Winter Solstice Celebration. This fan favorite features arts & crafts\, music\, and reindeer! FIKA Café will serve a special festival menu with small plates and warm glögg (Swedish mulled wine). The ASI Museum Store and Jul Shop will also be open late for all your last-minute gift needs! \nCozy bonfires\, warm hot chocolate\, light snowfall\, and comforting tunes blend to make the most mysig experience possible. In true Minnesota fashion\, this event is always held both indoors and outdoors (with hot chocolate and glögg\, of course)\, featuring activities like kick sledding to enjoy the winter to its fullest. \nAdditional information: \n\nWinter Solstice is a timed-entry event.\nPlease arrive at your selected 30-min arrival time\, not before.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/winter-solstice/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Saturday Julbord Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a Julbord dinner\, a Scandinavian feast during the Christmas season\, on December 19. \nSkip cooking at home and find tastes that will please everyone at one of the region’s best holiday smörgåsbords. Don’t miss this multi-course meal featuring all your favorite Nordic dishes\, accompanied by live music. \nAdditional information: \n\nFor this unique food experience\, registrations are non-refundable and must be made one week in advance.\nTicket price includes tax and service gratuity. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/julbord-dinner-saturday/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Food Programs
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SUMMARY:Sunday Julbord Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a Julbord lunch\, a Scandinavian feast during the Christmas season\, on December 20. \nSkip cooking at home and find tastes that will please everyone at one of the region’s best holiday smörgåsbords. Don’t miss this multi-course meal featuring all your favorite Nordic dishes\, accompanied by live music. \nAdditional information: \n\nFor this unique food experience\, registrations are non-refundable and must be made one week in advance.\nTicket price includes tax and service gratuity. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/julbord-dinner-sunday/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Food Programs
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SUMMARY:Nordic Book Circle
DESCRIPTION:Contemporary Nordic literature is full of diverse literary voices\, styles\, and genres. This September 2026 through May 2027 the ASI Nordic Book Circle will gather monthly\, in-person\, to read and discuss a work of Nordic literature in English translation. Our focus this year will be on works of literature written by women authors from across the Nordic world. The works we read will chronologically trace books penned between 1912 and 2020\, and include two winners of the Nobel Prize in Literature; authors from the countries of Sweden\, Norway\, Denmark\, Iceland\, Greenland; various genres; and a range of topics and perspectives. \nIf you love to read and discuss literature and would like to expand your appreciation of literature from various parts of the world (the Nordic world in particular)\, we would love to have you join! Limited to 20 attendees; please register in advance. \n2026-2027 Nordic Book Circle titles\nSeptember: Kristin Lavransdotter\, Book I: The Wreath (1912)\, by Sigrid Undset\, translated from Norwegian by Tiina Nunnally (Penguin Editions\, 336 pages)\, Norway – September 27\, 2026 \nOctober: The Phantom Carriage (1912)\, by Selma Lagerlöf\, translated from Swedish by Peter Graves (Norvik Press\, 124 pages) (Sweden) – October 25\, 2026 \nNovember: Quicksand (1928) by Nella Larsen (Penguin Classics\, 192 pages) (Denmark) – November 22\, 2026 \nDecember: Kallocain (1940)\, Karin Boye\, translated from Swedish by David McDuff (Penguin Classics\, 192 pages) (Sweden) – December 20\, 2026 \nJanuary: Girl Upon Heaven’s Pier (1951)\, by Eeva-Liisa Manner\, translated from Finnish by Terhi Kuusisto (Dalkey Archive Press\, 104 pages) (Finland) – January 31\, 2027 \nFebruary: Nothing to be Rescued (1961)\, by Ásta Sigurðardóttir\, translated from Icelandic by Meg Matich (Nordisk Books\, 192 pages) Iceland – February 28\, 2027 \nMarch: Light\, Grass\, and Letter in April (1962\, 1963\, 1979)\, by Inger Christensen\, translated from Danish by Susanna Nied (New Directions Publishing\, 144 pages) (Denmark) – March 21\, 2027 \nApril: Zombieland (2015)\, by Sørine Steenholdt\, translated from Greenlandic to Danish by Niviaq Korneliussen and from Danish to English by Charlotte Barslund (Norvik Press\, 150 pages) (Greenland) – April 25\, 2027 \nMay: Strega (2020)\, by Johanna Lykke Holm\, translated from Swedish by Saskia Vogel (Riverhead Books\, 208 pages) (Sweden) – May 23\, 2027
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/nordic-book-circle-7/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Language & Culture
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