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SUMMARY:May 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.
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SUMMARY:Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven
DESCRIPTION:This group will meet monthly over the summer on the 2nd Friday of the month. June 12\, July 10\, August 14. \n\nUse or practice your Swedish skills in this fun conversation group led by Sven\, a longtime ASI volunteer originally from Sweden. Check in at the front desk\, purchase some fika from FIKA if you wish and enjoy a morning of conversation på svenska. This group meets the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 10:30-11:30 am. On the second Friday\, meet the group in the Lindberg Stuga and on the fourth Friday\, meet the group in Classroom A\, both on the lower level of the Turnblad Mansion. Free; no RSVP required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/swedish-conversation-group-tala-svenska-med-sven-2-2/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language Learning
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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-2/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Nordic Handcraft
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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. 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/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Nordic Handcraft
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SUMMARY:Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven
DESCRIPTION:This group will meet monthly over the summer on the 2nd Friday of the month. June 12\, July 10\, August 14. \n\nUse or practice your Swedish skills in this fun conversation group led by Sven\, a longtime ASI volunteer originally from Sweden. Check in at the front desk\, purchase some fika from FIKA if you wish and enjoy a morning of conversation på svenska. This group meets the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 10:30-11:30 am. On the second Friday\, meet the group in the Lindberg Stuga and on the fourth Friday\, meet the group in Classroom A\, both on the lower level of the Turnblad Mansion. Free; no RSVP required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/swedish-conversation-group-tala-svenska-med-sven-2-2/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language Learning
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SUMMARY:Nordic Book Circle
DESCRIPTION:Contemporary Nordic literature is full of diverse literary voices\, styles\, and genres. This September 2025 through May 2026 the ASI Nordic Book Circle will gather monthly\, in-person\, to read and discuss a work of Nordic literature in English translation.  We will focus on works of twentieth and twenty-first century literature that explore senses of place. From rural to urban\, past to present\, in the Nordic countries and beyond\, we will gather monthly around the selected list of readings by Nordic authors to consider the varieties of places—and the environments\, communities\, and particular qualities that each of the places considered in these literary works—hold. 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. \n2025-26 Nordic Book Circle titles\nGrowth of the Soil\, Knut Hamsun (Norway\, trans. Sverre Lyngstad) – September 28\, 2025 \nWitches’ Rings\, Kerstin Ekman (Sweden\, trans. Linda Schenck) – October 26\, 2025 \nCity of My Dreams\, Per Anders Fogelström (Sweden\, trans. Jennifer Brown Bäverstam)  – November 23\, 2025 \nPopular Music from Vittula\, Mikael Niemi (Sweden\, trans. Laurie Thompson) – December 21\, 2025 \nOut of Africa\, Karen Blixen (Denmark) – January 25\, 2026 \nThe Atom Station\, Halldor Laxness (Iceland\, trans. Magnus Magnusson) – February 22\, 2026 \nThe Tower at the Edge of the World\, William Heinesen (Faroe Islands\, trans. W. Glyn Jones) – March 22\, 2026 \nThe Employees\, Olga Ravn (Denmark\, trans. Martin Aitken) – April 26\, 2026 \nThe Summer Book\, Tove Jansson (Finland\, trans. Thomas Teal) – May 31\, 2026
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/nordic-book-circle-8/
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