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SUMMARY:Sápmi Today with Christian Hans Pedersen
DESCRIPTION:The Sámi (Northern Sámi: Sápmelaččat or Sámit) are the only recognized Indigenous people in Europe\, whose lands\, Sápmi\, are claimed and divided by the Norwegian\, Swedish\, Finnish\, and Russian nation-states. Despite the central roles they’ve played in the political\, economic\, and cultural histories of Northern Europe\, the Sámi are commonly depicted as ahistorical wildlings whose lands are an unused frontier\, ripe for development. This engaging series of lectures illuminates how untrue those depictions are. \nAbout the series: \n\nIn “Sámi History 101\,” we’ll examine the fundamentals of Sámi history and culture\, surveying oral histories\, subsistence practices\, societal organization\, and Sámi cultural icons.\nIn session two\, “Sámi History 102\,” we’ll expand on the topics in session one by inspecting how historical relations and archaeological\, linguistic\, and genetic studies contribute to the study of Sámi history.\nIn “Sámi Histories of Colonization\,” we’ll dive into how encroachment\, taxation\, and borders\, among others\, constructed and construct Fennoscandic colonialisms\, creating a timeline of how colonization has looked and still looks in Sápmi.\nIn the final segment\, “Sápmi Today\,” we’ll trace those legacies to the present to contextualize Sámi survivance\, or survival through resistance\, by examining political organizing\, rights\, and contemporary forms of colonization in Sápmi.\n\nAdditional information: \n\nA recommended reading and media list will be mailed out to all participants following the first session.\nThese live lectures will be held on Wednesday evenings over Zoom.\nAttendance requires a reliable internet connection and a device with audio and video functionality.\nAdvanced registration required; each lecture has a separate registration.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/sapmi-today-with-christian-hans-pedersen/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Language & Culture,Language Learning
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SUMMARY:Nordic Capitalism Book Talk with Dr. Robert Strand
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a book talk with Dr. Robert Strand featuring Nordic Capitalism: Lessons for Realizing Sustainable Capitalism. Strand is Executive Director of the Nordic Center at UC Berkeley\, and the book stems from a Scandinavian corporate social responsibility course he launched two decades ago at the University of Minnesota. Enjoy networking and social hour before and after with a cash bar. \n  \nEvent schedule \n5:30–6:15pm: Pre-event social hour \n6:15–7:15pm: Book talk \n7:15–8:00pm: Post-event social hour \n  \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.\n\n  \nAbout the author \nDr. Robert Strand is the founding Executive Director of the Nordic Center at UC Berkeley\, Executive Director of the Center for Responsible Business\, and a Lecturer at the Berkeley Haas School of Business. He is also an Associate Professor at the Copenhagen Business School. His research and teaching focus on comparing U.S. and Nordic approaches to sustainable business and examining American and Nordic varieties of capitalism with the aim of contributing to realizing sustainable capitalism. Robert teaches the suite of courses “Sustainable Capitalism in the Nordics?” which leverage his book Nordic Capitalism: Lessons for Realizing Sustainability Capitalism (Cambridge University Press\, 2026)\, available to read open access (free) at https://bit.ly/3MSvrOp. \nBefore joining Berkeley Haas in 2014\, Robert was an Assistant Professor at the Copenhagen Business School in Denmark\, following a decade in Corporate America\, where he held various roles in manufacturing\, supply chain\, marketing\, strategy\, and investor relations at IBM and Boston Scientific. He holds a Ph.D. in corporate social responsibility from the Copenhagen Business School\, an MBA in international business from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management\, and a B.S. in industrial engineering from the University of Wisconsin. He was a U.S. Fulbright Scholar to Norway hosted at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). \nWith his wife\, Sarah\, he is the proud parent of two wonderful children\, Jonas and Mikkel. He values a good sense of humor and kindness above all else\, and when that obituary is eventually written\, Robert hopes those qualities could potentially be said about him.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/nordic-capitalism-book-talk-with-dr-robert-strand/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:August 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/august-open-nordic-jam/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Elin Anna Labba Book Talk: The Home of the Drowned
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a book talk featuring Sámi author and journalist Elin Anna Labba in conversation with Minnesota based North Sámi language educator\, Dr. Áila O’Loughlin. Drawing on her own family’s history of forced relocation and violent colonial dispossession\, Anna Labba’s debut novel\, The Home of the Drowned\, brings Sámi history to the fore through this intimate story. \n\nMake it a night out—the Turnblad Mansion with Eyes as Big as Plates on view\, FIKA Café\, and the ASI Museum Store will be open until 8 pm on 9/17! Books will be available for purchase at the event in collaboration with event partner\, University of Minnesota Press. \n\nAbout the Book:\n\nThe haunting\, multigenerational saga of a family of Sámi women fighting the devastation of their way of life. Nothing is true\, and everything is true; poetry will never hurt more than what has happened. Every summer\, Iŋgá\, her mother Rávdná\, and her Aunt Ánne travel west to their village on the lake. But the summer Iŋgá is thirteen\, they arrive to find their home and possessions have disappeared under water\, the land flooded by a dam built to supply hydropower to a society that has continually stolen from them. \n\n\nThe Home of the Drowned follows these women’s fortunes over forty years— from 1942 to 1982—as the water their people have lived near for centuries is transformed into a menacing force that threatens all they hold dear. Defying the authorities\, Rávdná decides to build a proper house on the lake to replace what was lost\, becoming an unlikely activist even as her actions isolate her family from the rest of the community. Meanwhile\, Ánne’s health is in decline\, and a concerned Iŋgá merely longs to live like everyone else—an impossible wish when the Swedish state is relentlessly drowning her world. \n\n\nDrawing on her own family’s history of forced relocation and violent colonial dispossession\, Elin Anna Labba’s debut novel brings Sámi history to the fore through this intimate story. In poetic prose deftly translated by Elizabeth Clark Wessel\, she reveals connections between land\, water\, and people that hauntingly reverberate with the question: what is it that makes a home? \n\nAbout the presenters:\n\nElin Anna Labba is a Sámi journalist and author from the arctic region of Sweden. Her first book\, The Rocks Will Echo Our Sorrow: The Forced Displacement of the Northern Sámi\, also published in translation by the University of Minnesota Press\, won the 2020 August Prize for Best Nonfiction in Sweden. The Swedish publication of The Home of the Drowned was awarded the Norrland Literature Prize in 2025. \n\n\nDr. Áila O’Loughlin is a Sámi-American philosophy professor at North Hennepin Community College and a former high school English teacher of ten years. As a heritage learner of North Sámi\, Áila is passionate about cultivating Sámi language and culture groups in Minnesota–home to the largest population of Sámi diaspora in the United States. \n\n\nAdvanced registration required
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/elin-anna-labba-book-talk-the-home-of-the-drowned/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Cocktails at the Castle—Speakeasy
DESCRIPTION:Expect the unexpected at Cocktails at the Castle—ASI’s signature festival of music\, art\, and craft. This year’s theme is Speakeasy\, so wear your best swing dance outfit and get ready to dance all night long. Headlined by Naomi Uyama and Her Handsome Devils\, this night will feature the Twin Cities’ best jazz bands\, free make & take crafts\, contests with prizes\, and more! Food and drink\, including non-alcoholic options\, will be available for purchase. Event is 21+. \n\nCocktails at the Castle’s sponsors include MPR News and the Minnesota Star Tribune. \n    \n\n—Performances and Activities— \nFIKA Main Stage: \n\nNaomi Uyama and her Handsome Devils\nRick Carlson and Charmin Michelle Quartet\nTwin Cities Hot Club\n\nClub Paulson Stage: \n\nKavyesh Kaviraj Quartet\nMary Louise Knutson Trio\n\nMansion Stage: \n\nGolden Garters Burlesque Revue\n\nCourtyard Stage: \n\nHot Club Mania Quartet\n\nActivities: \n\nPhoto Booth by Twin Cities Photo Bus\nMinnesota Center for Book Arts Printing Press Make & Take\nFlapper Head Gear Make & Take\n\nExperiences: \n\nDu Nord Distillery Station\nHemlocks Leatherworks Artist Demo\nPresley Martin Mushroom Artist Demo\nSilent Film Room (Larson)\n\nFor more information about the performers and activities\, visit the Cocktails at the Castle festival page.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/cocktails-at-the-castle-speakeasy/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T140000
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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-11/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Nordic Music and Dance Workshop with Renee Vaughan
DESCRIPTION:Come learn folk music and dance traditions from nyckelharpist and American Scandinavian Foundation Fellow\, Renee Vaughan! Fresh off her fellowship studies in Sweden\, Renee will present a free workshop teaching traditional music and dance accessible to all. Bring a dance partner or find one here—all ages and skill levels are welcome! Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/nordic-music-and-dance-workshop-with-renee-vaughan/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:FIKA Supper Club Concert Series: OK Factor and Jaerv
DESCRIPTION:Join us to kick off the 2026-2027 season of the FIKA Supper Club Concert Series with OK Factor and Jaerv. This collaboration between highly 2 highly acclaimed folk ensembles from the US and Sweden has delighted audiences in both countries. They return to ASI together with new songs and stories to tell. \nThe FIKA Supper Club series brings Nordic-inflected folk\, jazz and classical artists to ASI. Optionally\, guests may enjoy extended dinner hours at FIKA Café before the concert\, then step into Larson Hall for a musical treat beginning at 7 pm. Don’t miss these nights of musical and culinary delight! \nAdditional information: \n\nLimited dinner reservations and a cash bar are available from 4-7 pm. To reserve your table\, email fika@asimn.org.\nAdvanced registration recommended. If available\, tickets at the door will increase to $40.\nNEW this season: purchase a FIKA Supper Club Season Package for $175 ($150 ASI member). Join us for 6 terrific Nordic-inflected folk\, jazz\, and classical music concerts for the price of 5! This option is available at checkout through October 16.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/fika-supper-club-concert-series-ok-factor-and-jaerv/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Plan a Trip to Scandinavia with Autumn Carolynn
DESCRIPTION:Join experienced traveler and photographer Autumn Carolynn for a crash course in planning a trip to Scandinavia! Autumn will discuss how to get started with the planning process\, her favorite booking tools\, travel tips\, and some highlights of her past trips to Scandinavia and other Nordic countries. Participants will leave with lots of ideas and tools to plan their Nordic vacation. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/plan-a-trip-to-scandinavia-with-autumn-carolynn-3/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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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-10/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T200000
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SUMMARY:FIKA Supper Club Concert Series: Lyra Baroque Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The Lyra Baroque Orchestra returns to ASI for a special night of Nordic repertoire! In the second performance of the FIKA Supper Club Concert Series\, experience the rich sound of a full Baroque ensemble playing period music from the Nordic canon in the comfort of ASI’s Larson Hall. \nThe FIKA Supper Club series brings Nordic-inflected folk\, jazz and classical artists to ASI. Optionally\, guests may enjoy extended dinner hours at FIKA Café before the concert\, then step into Larson Hall for a musical treat beginning at 7 pm. Don’t miss these nights of musical and culinary delight! \nAdditional information: \n\nLimited dinner reservations and a cash bar are available from 4-7 pm. To reserve your table\, email fika@asimn.org.\nAdvanced registration recommended. If available\, tickets at the door will increase to $40.\nNEW this season: purchase a FIKA Supper Club Season Package for $175 ($150 ASI member). Join us for 6 terrific Nordic-inflected folk\, jazz\, and classical music concerts for the price of 5! This option is available at checkout through October 16.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/fika-supper-club-concert-series-lyra-baroque-orchestra/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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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-9/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261220T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260714T205514Z
CREATED:20260703T181328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T205514Z
UID:10008355-1797775200-1797782400@asimn.org
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,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260715T163908Z
CREATED:20260703T181328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T163908Z
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SUMMARY:FIKA Supper Club Concert Series: Chi Westfelt
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning New York-based Swedish-Vietnamese singer and composer\, Chi Westfelt\, makes her ASI debut! As a rising star\, Westfelt has recently performed at major international festivals including the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival\, Copenhagen Jazz Festival\, and the Inaugural John Coltrane Jazz Festival. Westfelt has been lauded as a fresh voice in the jazz scene for her unique sound and synthesis of many influences. \nThe FIKA Supper Club series brings Nordic-inflected folk\, jazz and classical artists to ASI. Optionally\, guests may enjoy extended dinner hours at FIKA Café before the concert\, then step into Larson Hall for a musical treat beginning at 7 pm. Don’t miss these nights of musical and culinary delight! \nAdditional information: \n\nLimited dinner reservations and a cash bar are available from 4-7 pm. To reserve your table\, email fika@asimn.org.\nAdvanced registration recommended. If available\, tickets at the door will increase to $40.\nNEW this season: purchase a FIKA Supper Club Season Package for $175 ($150 ASI member). Join us for 6 terrific Nordic-inflected folk\, jazz\, and classical music concerts for the price of 5! This option is available at checkout through October 16.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/fika-supper-club-concert-series-chi-westfelt/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270131T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270131T160000
DTSTAMP:20260714T205514Z
CREATED:20260703T181328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T205514Z
UID:10008356-1801404000-1801411200@asimn.org
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-6/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260714T205514Z
CREATED:20260703T181328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T205514Z
UID:10008357-1803823200-1803830400@asimn.org
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-5/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260715T163810Z
CREATED:20260703T181328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T163810Z
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SUMMARY:FIKA Supper Club Concert Series: Wingra Wind Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Dive deeper into the world of Nordic classical music with University of Wisconsin-Madison’s faculty ensemble\, Wingra Wind Quintet. This group featuring flute\, oboe\, clarinet\, horn and bassoon will present works by Nordic composers. Founded in 1965\, the Wingra Wind Quintet is one of the longest-running quintets in the nation. Known for artistic and pedagogical excellence\, the ensemble has consistently presented concerts and workshops around the globe to rave reviews. \nThe FIKA Supper Club series brings Nordic-inflected folk\, jazz and classical artists to ASI. Optionally\, guests may enjoy extended dinner hours at FIKA Café before the concert\, then step into Larson Hall for a musical treat beginning at 7 pm. Don’t miss these nights of musical and culinary delight! \nAdditional information: \n\nLimited dinner reservations and a cash bar are available from 4-7 pm. To reserve your table\, email fika@asimn.org.\nAdvanced registration recommended. If available\, tickets at the door will increase to $40.\nNEW this season: purchase a FIKA Supper Club Season Package for $175 ($150 ASI member). Join us for 6 terrific Nordic-inflected folk\, jazz\, and classical music concerts for the price of 5! This option is available at checkout through October 16.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/fika-supper-club-concert-series-wingra-wind-quintet/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260714T205513Z
CREATED:20260703T181328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T205513Z
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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-4/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260715T163800Z
CREATED:20260703T181328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T163800Z
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SUMMARY:FIKA Supper Club Concert Series: Camerata Nordica
DESCRIPTION:Sweden’s leading chamber orchestra\, Camerata Nordica\, makes its first visit to ASI! Under the auspices of Kalmar Läns Musikstiftelse\, the ensemble has garnered a reputation for its distinctive performance style\, captivating audiences with standing performances\, a conductor-less approach\, and occasional reliance on memory rather than scores. Comprised of both permanent and international members\, Camerata Nordica draws exceptional talent from chamber music ensembles and orchestras across Sweden and Europe. Don’t miss this special performance! \nThe FIKA Supper Club series brings Nordic-inflected folk\, jazz and classical artists to ASI. Optionally\, guests may enjoy extended dinner hours at FIKA Café before the concert\, then step into Larson Hall for a musical treat beginning at 7 pm. Don’t miss these nights of musical and culinary delight! \nAdditional information: \n\nLimited dinner reservations and a cash bar are available from 4-7 pm. To reserve your table\, email fika@asimn.org.\nAdvanced registration recommended. If available\, tickets at the door will increase to $40.\nNEW this season: purchase a FIKA Supper Club Season Package for $175 ($150 ASI member). Join us for 6 terrific Nordic-inflected folk\, jazz\, and classical music concerts for the price of 5! This option is available at checkout through October 16.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/fika-supper-club-concert-series-camerata-nordica/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260714T210042Z
CREATED:20260703T181328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T210042Z
UID:10008359-1808661600-1808661600@asimn.org
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. If 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-3/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270522T200000
DTSTAMP:20260715T163752Z
CREATED:20260703T181328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T163752Z
UID:10008365-1811012400-1811016000@asimn.org
SUMMARY:FIKA Supper Club Concert Series: Helena Hallberg
DESCRIPTION:Close out the FIKA Supper Club season with returning Swedish singer-songwriter and folk artist\, Helena Hallberg! Described as “Joni Mitchell meets ABBA\,” Hallberg guides her listeners through the complexities of mental health\, female empowerment\, and multiculturalism marked by her compelling songwriting and the unique tone of her Appalachian dulcimer. Last at ASI for the 2024 Midwinter Folk Festival\, Hallberg returns with new songs and stories to tell. \nThe FIKA Supper Club series brings Nordic-inflected folk\, jazz and classical artists to ASI. Optionally\, guests may enjoy extended dinner hours at FIKA Café before the concert\, then step into Larson Hall for a musical treat beginning at 7 pm. Don’t miss these nights of musical and culinary delight! \nAdditional information: \n\nLimited dinner reservations and a cash bar are available from 4-7 pm. To reserve your table\, email fika@asimn.org.\nAdvanced registration recommended. If available\, tickets at the door will increase to $40.\nNEW this season: purchase a FIKA Supper Club Season Package for $175 ($150 ASI member). Join us for 6 terrific Nordic-inflected folk\, jazz\, and classical music concerts for the price of 5! This option is available at checkout through October 16.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/fika-supper-club-concert-series-helena-hallberg/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270523T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260714T205513Z
CREATED:20260703T181328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T205513Z
UID:10008360-1811080800-1811088000@asimn.org
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-2/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Language & Culture,Language Learning
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