Väsen tours the U.S.
... continuing its unparalleled musical expressions of Swedish folk and traditional music with a new tour in the U.S. READ MORE »
Remember our institutions ...
... organizations and events organizers—visit them online, find out more about activities and ways to stay in contact in the digital realm. READ MORE »
Christmas in Swedish America 2019
Christmas events are already in full swing - or at the very least you can get them on your calendar now so you don't miss a thing. READ MORE »
Sveadal's Midsummer Warms the Heart
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Midsummer beams on Sveadal again: History and happy memories
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Swedish summer in America 2019
Scandinavian summer celebrations: The most comprehensive listing of where you can celebrate a 'Svensk Midsommar' in the United States. READ MORE »
See the Vikings Begin
Now in the Pacific Northwest and coming to Minneapolis in May. READ MORE »
Hygge from coast to coast
Fika, fredagsmys and hygge - more useful Scandinavian word exports than ombudsman? READ MORE »
The West Coast's first festival of the year is for everyone
Annual Sacramento Scandinavian Festival - all you never knew you wanted to know about the Nordic countries. And then some. READ MORE »
Liam's Life Foundation, April 7
A special event at Church of Sweden in Los Angeles READ MORE »
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Recognizing a treasure
Birger Sandzén is one of the greatest Swedish-American artists. READ MORE »
Ingmar Bergman Centennial Retrospective
This is the first in a series of articles on Ingmar Bergman, his films, his troupe and his significance. READ MORE »
Bergman's radical Persona
Who are you? How do you know? questions the psychological drama, one of Ingmar Bergman's masterpieces. READ MORE »
Movie Review: Cries and Whispers
Love: Daily compassion adds grace to life READ MORE »
Fanny and Alexander
Ingmar Bergman’s film “Fanny and Alexander,” one of his best known and most comprehensive films, offers a charitable perspective on the human condition as viewed by an older, wiser man reflecting upon life. It is a delightful example of the master’s work during this centennial year of his birth. READ MORE »
Bergman’s Silence trilogy
In 1962-63 Ingmar Bergman produced three films that deal with angst, faith and love: Through a Glass Darkly, Winter Light, and The Silence. READ MORE »
Bergman's Early Romantic Films
Three of Bergman's early black and white films from the late 1940s shown recently at PFA in their intimate small theater. READ MORE »
Bergman's three miracle plays
Bergman’s movies The Seventh Seal and The Virgin Spring, as well as his film interpretation of The Magic Flute, can be thought of as examples of miracle plays. READ MORE »
Bergman 100: Dance and music
Interpreting Bergman: Influences upon and by Bergman help us to better understand the man and his films. READ MORE »
The Bergman centennial has taught so much
Director Oxtoby and Professor Rugg helped me to comprehend and report on Bergman's centennial retrospective. READ MORE »
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Behind the scenes
During this 2018 centennial retrospective of Ingmar Bergman's life and legacy, Katinka Farago provided a unique perspective on Bergman’s work behind the scenes. READ MORE »
Anna Serner teaches PFA about modern cinema
The CEO of the Swedish Film Institute is making way for '50/50 by 2020' READ MORE »
Swedish Embassy celebrates Bergman100
Linda Zachrison nurtures the cultural context. READ MORE »
Bergman100- Bergman at Work
Swedish Film Institute's Jon Wengström takes us behind the scenes in the filming of Ingmar Bergman's movies. READ MORE »
Christmas in Swedish America 2018
Find a Swedish celebration near you through our comprehensive guide, covering all of Sweden in America. READ MORE »
November in Swedish America
See what's happening near you - or close to where you may be traveling this week. READ MORE »
Events in Swedish America
See what's happening near you - or close to where you may be traveling this week. READ MORE »
This week in Swedish America
Start your weekend on Thursday with a cinnamon roll from your favorite Swedish baker (tell us where you get yours!) then see what else is happening in Swedish America, including the bigger-than-ever indoor Scandinavian festival near Milwaukee, WI. READ MORE »
Glad Midsomar 2018!
Jenny Lind concert at San Francisco plus 124th Midsummer festival at Sveadal are both memorable. READ MORE »
June in Swedish America
Midsummer celebrations are in full swing, but so are a lot of other events you don’t want to miss. READ MORE »
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Early June
From goats to golf and Nationaldagen, there are a variety of things going on this week. READ MORE »
A few special events
It's Memorial Day weekend, but there are a few things going on in Scandinavia America ... and it's definitely time to mark your calendars for the National Day and Midsummer events that are happening near you. READ MORE »
The Oskar Stenmark Trio tours
This is the first time the Swedish musician performs on the West Coast. In My Grandmother's Footsteps is a collection of polskas, waltzes and folk songs mixed with a contemporary expression and sounds from New York. READ MORE »
The Nordic Museum in Seattle is open
Scandinavians across the Pacific Northwest and the nation celebrated as the new Nordic Museum officially opened its doors over the weekend of May 4-6. READ MORE »
Ninety years of Midsummer
Portland celebrates the League of Swedish Societies’ 90th Midsummer Festival. READ MORE »
There's no such thing as bad weather ...
Nature is a critical part of school and growing up for Scandinavians. Education occurs inside and out at the Scandinavian School. READ MORE »
What's going on in Swedish America?
Finishing up February with some fun events in Swedish America
(and let us know what else is out there by submitting to our online calendar at www.nordstjernan.com/calendar) READ MORE »
What's going on in Swedish America?
A variety of things are happening, take a look (and let us know what else is out there by submitting to our online calendar at www.nordstjernan.com/calendar) READ MORE »
California Swedes reflect on a milestone
The recent California fires and dislocations of people all over the world are reminiscent of the beginnings of the Swedish community's Tegner Lodge No. 149. READ MORE »Premium
Excitement in Seattle
Excitement builds in anticipation of the opening of Seattle's new Nordic Museum in May. READ MORE »
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