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... 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 »
Fika for Swedes in Mississippi
It seems wherever you go these days, there's a kanelbulle and good coffee for a fika craving Swede. READ MORE »
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 »
Doubly honored NOLA Swede
The New Orleans based dual citizen and new European Champion competes under the blue and yellow colors. READ MORE »
Swedes in New Orleans
Relatively many Swedish musicians made New Orleans, Louisiana (NOLA) their home, historically as well as in our time. READ MORE »Premium
Other notable NOLA Swedes
Not just musicians but many other Swedes made New Orleans, Louisiana (NOLA) their home. READ MORE »Premium
Sweden’s impact in the southern states
Even today, Swedes are well represented across every walk of life and line of work, with Swedish interests supporting nearly 12,000 jobs in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. READ MORE »Premium
Destination New Orleans
Visiting the Big Easy you'll be unable to miss the Swedish-run Trolley Stop Cafe. READ MORE »
The Swede South
The Swedish presence in the southern states; Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi. READ MORE »Premium
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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 »
Memories preserved in Silverhill
Interviews with Silverhill, Alabama residents were conducted by Lennart Setterdahl in 1978. This is an excerpt from “Memories Preserved, Vol II” Scandinavians in Alabama by Lilly Setterdahl. READ MORE »Premium
Unusually Scandinavian
The Wooden Spoon in Plano, TX has historic character, yet homey feel all paired with more than a touch Scandinavian. READ MORE »
Sweden vs Germany on June 23
Cheer for Sweden's 2018 World Cup team in Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Atlanta and Dallas on Midsummer weekend! 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 »
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 »
Why is everything a rag
Solo exhibition by Swedish artist Jockum Nordstrom at the Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans. READ MORE »
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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 »
Swedish artist's work on parade
The Big Easy is celebrating 300 years of diversity in culture, jazz, history and festivals this year while also recognizing the Swede who brought fantasy to the carnival. READ MORE »
Fantastic Carnival extravaganza
Swedish artist's work on parade at NOMA. READ MORE »
Viking Festival in Florida
Scandinavians from near and far arrived for the day-long festival sponsored by the Scandinavian Trade Association of Tampa READ MORE »
2017 Holiday events in Swedish America
Find a Swedish celebration near you through our comprehensive guide. READ MORE »
This weekend
Time for a variety of November events around the country - and gearing up for the holidays. READ MORE »
Local events in Swedish America
You and your kids will enjoy some of these activities, which are a treat in and of themselves. READ MORE »
This week in Swedish America
The show must go on. Tragedy stuck in Las Vegas, but singers from all over the U.S., Sweden and the world are gathering there for their annual barbershop competition in hopes of spreading joy through music. If you're in other parts of the country, you may find yourself cooking with Marcus Samuelsson, searching for wild Dala horses or learning about a Viking runestone. READ MORE »
Enjoy these local events
Crayfish season isn't quite over! There are still a few opportunities to enjoy this Swedish tradition, among other events as well. If you don't see an event near you, check our events page (and let us know about something near you)! READ MORE »
Chalmers alumni in Atlanta
Annual meeting of the Chalmers Alumni Association of the U.S. brought 'spex' to the hometown of Coca Cola. READ MORE »
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Waffles, witches and song
In March 2017, Atlanta’s new Swedish Choir “Sounds of Sweden” met to rehearse for the first time. Two weeks later, after the choir members had the opportunity to suggest a name for the choir and then vote for the best name, the winning name was announced. READ MORE »
Golf for a cause
The 8th Annual Swedish Golf Tournament in southern Florida became a premier event. Lovely weather, a superb course, delicious food, terrific people and very generous sponsors proved to be a winning formula for a fun day of golf for a good cause. READ MORE »
Pomp and circumstance in Atlanta
Seven Swedish guys get together to sing some songs, and 20 years later they've got a lot to celebrate. READ MORE »
Swedes who love to sing
Vasa Drangar, the Swedish men's choir in Atlanta, will soon celebrate its 20th anniversary with a concert. READ MORE »
A New Year
It’s a new year and we usually say that when we put the old year behind us. Very few actually do that. On the contrary; we continue to carry everything that happened last year. But with eternity ahead, the stress disappears and and life becomes every moment, now. READ MORE »
Celebrating the 2015 Swede of the Year
It was a festive, black tie dinner filled with laughter and friendship on Saturday, October 4 when the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in Florida/Miami honored their 2015 Swede-of-the-Year, Per Olof (Pelle) Lööf, Honorary Consul General of Sweden. READ MORE »
Blue and yellow business in Florida
Creating and nurturing growth in international chambers of commerce is valuable - and fun. READ MORE »
The 2015 Queen of Schnapps Songs
The 2015 Swedish Style Schnapps Song Competition in Atlanta, GA had the best turn-out ever. READ MORE »
Volvo Cars selects South Carolina
Volvo released the location of its first American production facility today. READ MORE »
Easter in southern Florida
Bjorn Lyrvall, Sweden's Ambassador to the U.S. visits on Easter Sunday READ MORE »
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