In search of new frontiers
"With the help of the James Webb telescope, we will be able to see parts of the universe and other things we have not been able to see before. And what we have already been able to see, we will be able to see better."
- astronomer Jens Melinder at the Department of Astronomy at Stockholm University. READ MORE »
Raoul Wallenberg 1912-2012
The exhibition organized by the Swedish Institute and supported by the Swedish government, which opened in Budapest on Jan. 17 is now in New York. READ MORE »
Lisbeth Salander: Trendsetter?
With spikes, tattoo, hoodie and cigarette at the ready, the hacker and underdog of Stieg Larsson's Millennium Series is everywhere.. trendsetter against her own wishes? READ MORE »
FILM: Semlor, FIKA style
Ever wonder what it looks like when the pros make a semla? Watch the film, it's not that different.. READ MORE »
Swedish 'Yuletide' Boston (FILM)
Capturing the spirit of the SWEA Boston Christmas Fair and Lucia in a movie. READ MORE »
Midsummer in New York .. Inspirations
Sweden may be the real thing but celebrating Midsummer in New York's Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park, with Statue of Liberty watching over festivities comes as close as it gets this side of the Atlantic. READ MORE »
Lucia in Boston.
Get into the right mood by watching the amazing Lucia performance at Boston's Cyclorama. READ MORE »
How, what, when? ..at the Swedish Crayfish Party!
Guy Clark is going to his life's first crayfish party. What, why, when and how do you eat the crustaceans, drink and sing the Swedish way; served cold, cooked with dill, salt sometimes beer.. READ MORE »
Swedish Marines lip sync 'Greased Lightning'
You may have seen U.S. marines lip syncing with the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders, now it's the Swedes. READ MORE »
The Film: The Swedish Newspaper in America
141 years in 6 minutes. From longhand writing and backwards typesetting - setting one letter at a time - to a strong presence in interactive media. READ MORE »
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Sofia Talvik in California:
Swedish singer-songwriter Sofia Talvik is in California on her Drivin' and dreaming tour of the US. READ MORE »
Guy Clark in Stockholm for Åhléns.
Launching a cooperation with the department store and teaching Swedes how to tie a bow tie. READ MORE »
Director Lisa Ohlin in NY
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TRAILER: True Swedish in New York
What is Swedish in New York? Guy Clark, Swedish American interior designer rediscovers his hometown with Swedish eyes. A teaser for many videos to come, at http://www.nordstjernan.com/trueswedish READ MORE »
'Swedish' wine tasting
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The Raoul Wallenberg Exhibition
Film clip from the official opening of 'To Me There's No Other Choice - Raoul Wallenberg 1912-2012' at Scandinavia House, New York. READ MORE »
Monika Knutsson's jewelry 'Gilded Lace'
..made from early to mid1900's lace and dipped in sterling silver or 24k gold Knutsson's exquisite pieces are as out of the ordinary as jewelry gets. READ MORE »
A visit to Just Scandinavian, New York
Ann Ljungberg, store owner, opened the doors to Just Scandinavian in 2005 with a mission: To bring Scandinavian design to America. After seven years at Hudson Street, the store is moving. READ MORE »
Linnea Johansson, Event Planner NY
meets up with the local SWEA organization in late February. ..shares ideas and tips.. READ MORE »
Sweden Day 2012
Nordstjernan and Mette and Ulf Barslund Martensson would like to thank the community and friends for a wonderful celebration on Sweden Day! READ MORE »
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Ivana Helsinki First New York store
Interview with Ivana Paola Suhonen and a glimpse from the most recent fashion show. READ MORE »
Eton Valentine's Event with Efva Attling
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Crime ā la Camilla Läckberg
http://www.nordstjernan.com meets Swedish best selling crime writer Camilla Läckberg at a book signing at the Greenwich Avenue store Partners & Crime in New York.
We interviewed Läckberg in the newspaper about a year ago.
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Economic Trends in the 21st Century
"Most future trends today favor the Nordic region..." (Orri Hauksson, SI) READ MORE »
Local Swedish New York artist at Volta NY:
Galleri Jan Wallmark picked New York based artist Mats Pehrson for the prestigious show in New York. READ MORE »
Swedish Crime writers at Barnes & Noble (FILM)
Arne Dahl and Roslund & Hellström in New York City. READ MORE »
'Meet up with Scandinavia'
SSCNYC is the Scandinavian social club in NYC where you want to go if you enjoy speaking and hearing the languages of Denmark, Norway, Sweden. Speak it and hear it you will! READ MORE »
The Harriet Nielsen Winter Concert 2012 (FILM)
Concert with Julie Coucheron and Ann-Mary Kay READ MORE »
Triumphant 'ABBA B&B' Musicals in Concert
Enjoy highlights from the Musicals Kristina från Dufvemåla, Mamma Mia and Chess in New York. READ MORE »
Tjugonde Dags Knut Concert (FILM)
Connecticut's Scandinavian Club held the traditional concert to a full house. READ MORE »
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SWEA New York Julfest 2011 (FILM)
SWEA New York Julfest at Battery Gardens Restaurant with what has been called New York's best 'Julbord'. READ MORE »
A visit to Eton's flagship store, New York
Filmed at 625 Madison Ave. on Dec. 4, 2011. READ MORE »
SWEA NJ Christmas Fair (FILM)
SWEA NJ held its 26th annual Christmas Fair with Lucia Concert, on November 20 in Upper Montclair, NJ. READ MORE »
Scandinavian Day 2011
Nordstjernan visits friends, subscribers on Scandinavian Day at Vasa Park in South Elgin, IL, just outside Chicago. September 11, 2011. READ MORE »
Who studies Swedish and why?
Nordstjernan visits North Park University in Chicago, IL on September 12, 2011. The university, founded by Swedes offers Swedish and Scandinavian language programs. READ MORE »
Swedish pronunciation: Nordstjernan - sju, 7
Despite all our efforts to provide information on all things Swedish and Swedish-American, we may have neglected an important piece of information. Namely, exactly how does one pronounce the name Nordstjernan? READ MORE »
Scandinavian Festival, NY
Celebrating the heritage of Scandinavia the Scandinavian way. READ MORE »
America's Cup and the Swedish Challenger
The great excitement for Swedes: This year's challenger of Record is the Swedish boat Artemis Racing! READ MORE »
Karim Rashid for BoConcept
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