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Title:All about Scandinavia
Moderator:TLE::SAVAGE
Created:Wed Dec 11 1985
Last Modified:Tue Jun 03 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:603
Total number of notes:4325

152.0. "Almanac for the Boston Area" by REGENT::MINOW (Martin Minow -- DECtalk Engineering) Wed Oct 15 1986 17:05

Scandinavian things to do in the Boston area, clipped from
Gult och Bl�tt i Boston, a newsletter published for Swedes
in Boston.  (Subscribe by sending $7.00 to Gult och Bl�tt,
50 Pine St. Wellesley, MA  02181).

(Orienteering schedule is in the RUNNING_CLUB notesfile on NAC::)

through Jan 3, 1987	Anders Zorn exhibition at the Gardner Museum,
			Fenway, Boston.  (Zorn was a personal friend
			of Mrs. Gardner and is well represented in the
			museum's collections.)

October 8, 22		Swedish Dinner Table at Leverett House,
November 5, 12, 19	Harvard University, 5:30-7:00 pm.

October 17-19		Svea International holds its annual meeting
			in Boston.

October 17-19		Scandinavian Danc and Music Weekend, AMC
			Cardigan Lodge, Bristol NH.  Contact
			Ingrid, (617) 738-8385

October 19		Open house at the Swedish Home for the Aged,
			206 Waltham St. West Newton, MA.

October 25		Scandinavian Nationality Night with the Swedish
			Folk Dance Club of Boston at the International
			Institute, 287 Comm. Ave. Boston.

October 26		Joint meeting of the Finlandia Foundation and the
			American Scandinavian Foundation, Boston Associates.
			Program of Scan. folk dancing and music.  St. Paul
			Luthern Church, Arlington (Rt 2 near Park Ave).
			Contact 259-8282

October 23,24,25	H�kan Hageg�rd sings with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

November 1		Matt Fichtenbaum plays Swedish Music on WGBH (89.7 FM)
			1:00 pm -- 2:00 pm.

November 1-14		Exhibit of Swedish arts and crafts, Slater Mill. R.I.

November 30		SWEA -- Boston Chapter Christmas bazaar at the Museum
			of our National Heritage (Marrett Road at Mass.
			Ave. Lexington).

December 6		Skandia-1814 Club's Christmas Party in Burlington MA.

December 7		American Scand. Foundation Christmas Party at
			Hayden Recreation Center in Lexington, MA.

December 14		Swedish American Council's Christmas Party at
			Mount Ida College, Newton MA.

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152.1A GREAT HELP FOR NORDICS IN BOSTONCSTVAX::CARLSONTue Oct 21 1986 11:0110
    Thanks!  This note is a great start in keeping Bostonian-Scandinavians
    up to date, and helping them to keep in touch with their heritage
    (not to downplay the value of this whole file, it's really fantastic!)
    At any rate, I for one really appreciate it, and I hope everyone
    will add replies to this note as new local events of Scandinavian
    interest arise.
    
    					Tak och H�lsningar,
    
    	       				Scott 
152.2January through February 1987TLE::SAVAGENeil, @Spit BrookTue Jan 06 1987 09:2117
    January 14:  
    
    Birka Lodge will sponsor a 'Knut's Bal' at the king's Grant Moter Inn
    on Route 128 in Danvers, MA.  For additional information and
    reservations contact Linda at 933-4949. 
    
    January 24:
    
    St�mbandet will sing at the Faneuil Hall Market Place, the upper
    rotunda, in Boston. Time: 12:00.
    
    February 9:
    
    American Scandinavian Foundation meeting: Rigmore Clark will perform
    Danish songs and fiddle tunes to accompany excerpts from her historical
    novel "The Listening Isle."  Time: 7:30 p.m.  Place: Boylston Hall,
    Harvard University.  For more information call Ingrid at 738-8385.
152.3March to June 1987TLE::SAVAGENeil, @Spit BrookTue Mar 17 1987 10:0969
    March 18, April 15, 22
    
    Swedish Dinner Table in the Leverett House D-entry Diningroom, Harvard
    University, Cambridge.  Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m.  For more information,
    call Birgitta Dahlgren Knuttgen at 495-2339 (Harvard) or 369-3399
    (Home).
    
    March 21
    
    International Institute's International Ball at the Marriot, Copley
    Place, Boston.  Approximately 25 countries are expected to be
    represented, with displays, food, folk dancing and music. For more
    information, call the institute at 536-1081. 
    
    March 28
    
    Dinner Dance in honor of Wendel Gustafson, Swedish Council in Boston,
    receiving the Order of the Polar Star, First Class.  Place: Devon
    Club, World Trade Center in Boston.  For more information, call
    Kerstin as 232-8625.
    
    April 4
    
    Skandia 1814-Club is holding their annual shrimp dinner at the
    Burlington Country Club in Burlington, MA.  For more information,
    call Kari-Lise at 861-9105 or Guje at 272-8921.
    
    April 9
    
    Ammerican Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) annual meeting at 7:30 p.m. in
    Boylston Hall, Harvard University, Cambridge.  Election and
    presentation of new board members. Patricia McFate, from ASF
    headquarters in New York, will present a film, Northern Star. 
    
    April 25/26
    
    New England Folk Festival in Natick High School, Natick, MA.  The
    Swedish Folk Dance Club of Boston will perform in the evening; also,
    St�mbandet will sing, and several scandinavian folk dance groups
    will perform.  For more information, call Heidi at 862-5327.
    
    First week in May
    
    Staffan Scheja in concert.  Sponsored by SWEA and the Swedish American
    Council.  For more information, call Kerstin at 232-8625 or Gittan
    at 263-0258.
    
    May 7
    
    ASF annual meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Boylston Hall.  Rigmor Christian
    Clark will give a reading from her novel, The Glistening Isle.
    
    May 16
    
    Tentative meeting date for Scandinavian American Business Council of
    New England.  For more information, call Ivar Heggstad, president
    of the SABC, at 439-9097.
    
    May 24
    
    "G�kotta" [roughly translates, "rise with the cuckoo bird"] with Birka
    Lodge at 6 a.m. in Bradley Palmer State Park, Hamilton, MA. For more
    information, call Linda at 933-4949. 
    
    June 13
    
    Matt Fichtenbaum on WGBH radio.  He will introduce Scandinavian
    music. Time: 12:30
                                                 
152.5Gult och Bl#ttSWSNOD::RPGDOCDennis (the Menace) Ahern 223-5882Mon Jun 15 1987 12:145
    Is there anybody who subscribes to the Gold and Blue, who has calendar
    announcements for June?  I want to know whether the Midsommar fest
    on Pigeon Hill in Rockport is going to be on Saturday or Sunday.
    
    
152.6October 1987TLE::SAVAGENeil, @Spit BrookMon Jun 29 1987 10:4312
    October 4
    
    Leif Erikson Day Parade sponsored by the American Scandinavian
    Foundation, followed by reception at the Dorothy Quite Suite (John
    Hancok). Time: 2 p.m. For more information, call 'Ingrid' evenings
    at (617) 738-8385.
    
    October 18
    
    Dinner at the Marriot Hotel in Newton, celebrating the 75th anniversary
    of the Swedish Charitable Society of Greater Boston. Open to members
    of all Swedish organizations. 
152.7October/November 1987 EventsTLE::SAVAGENeil, @Spit BrookTue Oct 06 1987 09:5834
    October 7 

    An evening of music and dance from Sweden by the Vessigebro
    Dragspelklub and folkdancers. Place: Viking Club, 410 Quicny Avenue,
    Braintree. Time: 8 p.m. Price: $3.00.  Contact: Viking Club treasurer,
    Rose Setterberg, 770 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199. 

    October 9 

    American Scandinavian Foundation's dinner at Elliot House, Havard
    University, to honor Leif Erikson. Time: 6:30 p.m. Price: $26 for
    members, $30 for nonmembers. For tickets, contact Vera Gregg, 84 Long
    Ave., Belmont, MA 02178. 

    October 18 

    Gala dinner-dance celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Swedish
    Charitable Society of Greater Boston.  Place: Marriot Hotel, Newton MA.
    Time: 6 p.m. to midnight. A $25.00 donation is suggested. Send
    reservations STAT to the Society at P.O. Box 334, Waltham, MA 02254, as
    the suggested deadline to guarantee a place at a table has already
    passed. 

    Among the Guests of Honor who have accepted invitation will be the
    Swedish Ambassador, Count Wilhelm and his wife, Countess Ulla
    Wachtmeister. Entertainment will be provided by Swedish accordianist,
    Ebbe Jularbo, and by Nils Lundin and his orchestra. 

    November 7 

    Nordic Fest at the Topsfield Fair Grounds, Route 1, Topsfield MA.
    Sponsored by the Sons of Norway, Morgensolen Lodge No. 545. Time: 10:00
    a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

152.8Scandinavian FairTOPDOC::AHERNWho, Dinny?Fri Nov 13 1987 14:5413
    There will be a Scandinavian fair on Saturday, November 21st from
    10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School off
    Hayward Road in Acton, Mass.
    
    There'll be tables of things for sale such as Scandinavian hand
    crafts and gourmet foods as well as servings of Norwegian waffles,
    smorebrod, krumkake and desserts in the cafe.
    
    At noon a group of Finnish folk dancers will perform followed by
    other Scandinavian dance demos.
    
    Sponsored by Norumbega Lodge 506 of the Sons of Norway.
    
152.9Finnish National BalletTHRILL::PAANANENWed Nov 25 1987 14:4410
    
    The Finnish National Ballet will perform "La Fille Mal Gard�e" at
    the University of Lowell's Durgin Hall Performing Arts Center on
    March 29 at 8pm. Tickets are $13,$11 and $9 and available by calling
    617-459-0350 or writing to U Lowell Center for the Arts, Room 116,
    Durgin Hall, Lowell, MA. 01854.


    
152.10G�lt och Bl�tt, Dec/Jan eventsTLE::SAVAGENeil, @Spit BrookMon Nov 30 1987 09:2755
    December 5   Swedish Home for the Aged Christmas Bazaar. 206 Waltham
    		 Street Newton, Mass. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Telephone 
    		 (617) 527-6566 

    December 5   Birka Lodge Christmas Fair with Lucia Ceremony. Winthrop
    		 School Route 1A, Hamilton, Mass. Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30
    		 p.m. Contact Ann Marie, evenings at (617) 468-3079 

    December 5   Skandia-1814 Club Christmas Party. Burlington Country Club.
    		 Country Club Lane, Burlington, Mass. Telephone (617) 481-6000 

    December 6   American Scandinavian Foundation Christman Party. Hayden
    		 Recreation Center, 24 Lincoln Street, Lexington, Mass. 
    		 Time: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Telephone (617) 443-9320. 

    December 8   Open House and Exhibition of "New Works with Paper" by the
    		 Swedish artist, Ragnhild Reingardt. Richards Hall, Northeastern
    		 University, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, Mass. Time: 
    		 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

    December 11  Swedish Square and Compass Club of Boston Annual Christmas
    		 Party. Main Ballroom, Stouffer's Bedford Glen Hotel, 44 
    		 Middlesex Turnpike, Bedford, Mass. Cocktails at 6 p.m
                 Dinner at 7 p.m. Gl�ggfest at 9:30 p.m. Contact Harry
    	         Byorkman at (617) 773-2220. ['Almanakan' also gives a 
    		 telephone contact as (617) 259-8882] 

    December 12  Swedish Subcommittee of the Rhode Island Heritage
    		 Commission Lucia Pageant and Dance. Scottish Rite
    		 Cathedral, Cranston, R.I. Time: 6:30 p.m. Telephone 
    		 (401) 351-2565 

    December 12  Christmas Fair. Spirkan Lodge, Rockport, Mass. Time: 10
    		 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

    December 13  Swedish American Council Christmas Party for Swedish
    		 students. Mount Ida College, Newton, Mass. Time: 5:30
    		 p.m. Must purchase tickets in advance. Telephone (617) 
    		 262-2657 or 232-8625. 

    December 19  Scandinavian Music Workshop with visiting Swedish
    		 musicians, Bertil Ferneborg and Julia Borland. Belmont 
    		 Unitarian Church. Time: 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Contact
    		 Shelly at (617) 484-6393 

    December 25  Swedish "Julotta" [Christmas Day early service] with Anita
    		 Lofgren-Nuboer. Faith Lutheran Church, 311 Cambridge
    		 Street, Cambridge, Mass. Time: 7 a.m. 
                          
    January 9    Birka Lodge Knut's Ball. King's Grant Motor Inn, Route
    		 128, Danvers, Mass. Contact Thelma Steen at (617) 546-7856 

    January 17   Birka Lodge Children's Tree Plundering Pary. Garner Post
    		 Legion Hall, School Street, Hamilton, Mass. Contact Linda 
    		 at (617) 933-4949 
152.11Boston Ballet "The Scandinavians"THRILL::PAANANENWed Feb 03 1988 16:2549
    
Boston Ballet's March program "The Scandinavians" will be presented
9 through 13 March at the Wang Center, Boston, MA.

'Etudes', choreographed by Harald Lander in 1948 for the Royal Danish
Ballet is a ballet about ballet. The piece represents the daily practice
to which dancers dedicate their lives and souls. The score, 'Etudes', is
by Austrian composer Carl Czerny, who wrote many pieces for technical 
practice familiar to most piano students. 'Etudes' is itself a piece
exemplifying the rigorous daily ritual of maintaining and improving
ones art, so it is particularly suited to the choroegrapher's intent.
Harald Lander learned to dance in the Royal Danish Ballet under the
direction of Hans Beck. Lander served as director of the Royal Danish
Ballet from 1932 until 1951, and as director of Dance and resident
choreographer at the Paris Op�ra from 1951 until 1962.

'Miss Julie' is based on the play of the same name by Swedish playwright
August Strindberg. Choreographed in 1950 by Birgit Cullberg, the ballet
is classical choreography imbued with powerful emotional themes. Denied
a dance education as a child, Birgit Cullberg decided to become a chore-
ographer while in college. She also choreographs ballet productions for 
television which she considers important because television allows a
larger audience to see ballets. The music was composed by Stockholm-born
composer Ture Rangstr�m. 

'Napoli' by Danish choreographer August Bournonville, is regarded as
the choreograher's best work. Based on experiences he had in Naples in
1841, the ballet is exuberant and festive. The music was composed by 
a collaboration between four composers, including Danish-born Edvard 
Helsted and Holger Simon Paulli. August Bournonville was the son of
a French dancer who stopped in Copenhagen on his way back to Paris
but fell in love with a Danish ballerina and decided to stay. August
studied ballet in Paris before returning to Copenhagen where he was 
appointed as balletmaster of the Royal Danish Ballet by the King of 
Denmark. Bournonville's style of choreography is very popular because 
it does not overly favor either male or female dancer. This and other 
attributes have marked his style as unique from all others. 

****
In association with the Boston Ballet production of 'Miss Julie' the
American Repertory Thetre will stage a reading of Strindberg's play 
at the theatre at 64 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA. February 22 at 8pm.
For information call 617-547-8300.

Boston Public Library will be presenting an exhibit based on the work
of August Strindberg concurrently with the run of "The Scandinavians".
Details will be published in the newspaper.

152.12Late winter-early summer 1988 scheduleTLE::SAVAGENeil, @Spit BrookTue Feb 23 1988 10:4262
    Because 1988 is the "Year of New Sweden," this a particularly good year
    for Sweden enthusiasts. 

   February 27-29	Swedish Film Festival Carpenter Center for the
			Visual Arts, Harvard University, 24 Quincy St.
			Cambridge MA.  Guest speaker Erland Josephson on
			Feb. 29. Films: "Scenes from a Marriage" and
			"Nostaligia." Call (617) 495-4700 for show times.

   March 5		Birka Dancers perform at the Folk Life Festival in
			Gloucester MA.

   March 10		Scandinavian breakfast and seminar featuring the
			Trade Commissioners from five Nordic countries:
			Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland.
			Consuls from each of these countries will also be
			present. World Trade Center. Meal begins at 8:30 a.m.
			$20. For information and reservations contact the
			World Trade Club at (617) 439-5801.

   April 5		Stockholm Cathedral Choir. Old South Church, Copley
			Square, Boston MA. 8 p.m.

   April 8-17		Swedish Film Festival Carpenter Center for the
			Visual Arts, Harvard University, 24 Quincy St.
			Cambridge MA. Films: "The Threat" "Sally and Freedom"
			"I am Maria" �ke and his World" "Fanny and Alexander,
			a Documentary" "The Stan Hasselg�rd STory" "K�rlek"
			"Nattlek" "Syskonb�dd" and "Ole, Dole, Doff"
			$3 admission charge. Call (617) 495-4700 for show times.

   April 16		Swedish Industrial Exhibition, "Expo Tour"

   April 16		International Ball organized by the International
			Institute. Sheraton Hotel, Boston. 8 p.m. For
			reservations contact Marie Wakim, International
			Institute, 287 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, MA.
			Tel. (617) 536-1081

   April 16		Scandinavian music played on WGBH Radio (89.9 FM)
			Matt Fichtenbaum

   April 23-24		New England Folk Festival. Natick MA

   April 27		Lecture by Ambassador Per Anger, "Raoul Wallenberg,
			Honorary Citizen of the United States." World Affairs
			Council, Boston Proper Restaurant, 53 State St.
			Boston. Subject to change: for information call
			the World Affairs Council at (617) 482-1740.
 
   May 11-29		Sweden and America  1638-1988 "A History Celebrated"
			exhibition. Prudential Center "Skywalk"
			For information call Ruth Setterberg at (617)
			262-2657.

   June 23		H�gersten Motet Choir. Trinity Church, Worcester MA
			8 p.m.

   July 13-18		Congress of American Union of Swedish Singers,
			Eastern Division. Copley Plaza, Boston. For more
			information contact Phil Anderson, 334 Maple St.,
			East Longmeadow, MA 01028.
152.13Some events outside greater Boston areaTLE::SAVAGENeil, @Spit BrookTue Feb 23 1988 10:446
  April 15-17		New Sweden Festival. South Street Seaport, New
			York, NY

  April-June		Swedish Crown Jewels on exhibit at the National
			Gallery, Washington, DC.

152.14mid 1988 eventsTLE::SAVAGENeil, @Spit BrookWed Jun 08 1988 12:4991
			Midsummer Festivals

   June 11/12	  Viking Club, 410 Quincy Avenue, Braintree, Mass.
		  Dance on Saturday evening; Sunday program beginning at 11
		  a.m. Ceremonial raising of the traditional midsummer
		  (may)pole at 2 p.m., followed by dancing around the pole.
		  Festivities end with a chicken dinner. For more information
		  call Roy Berggren at (617) 848-2648.

   June 18/19	  Swedish National Federation of Worcester. Festival to be
		  held at S.A.C. Park in Shrewsbury, Mass. Dancing to the
		  music of Nil Lundin's ochestra on Saturday evening.
		  Sunday program beginning at 2 p.m., to include a concertina
		  group from Sweden. Open to the general public; tickets may
		  be purchased at the door. For more information call Richard
		  Stake at (508) 853-4877.

   25 June	  Swedish Home for the Aged, 206 Waltham Street, Newton, Mass.
		  Festivities begin at 10 a.m. with a food and handicraft sale.
		  [If you'd like to contribute, contact Mildred Lundstrom at
		  (617) 527-6566.] Program begins at 2 p.m. Entertainment will
		  include songs by Birgitta �kerblom, music by Nils Lundin and
		  the Viking Orchestra, folk dancing by the Birka Dancers from
		  Hamilton, Mass., perhaps even the Astra chorus from Sweden.


			Other Events

 June 10-12	  New Sweden Festival in Jamestown, NY. Exhibits, performances,
		  seminars, folk dancing, sm�rgasbord, films. Contact the
		  Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce at (716) 484-1101.
		 
 June 1-30	  An exhibit by four artists of Scandinavian ancestry.
		  Prudential Center Lobby, 800 Boylston St., Boston, Mass.
		  The artists are:
			Helene Fagerquist of Littleton - Silversmith
			Eva Gallant of Chestnut Hill - Textile and fiber
			Birgitta Ralston of Cambridge - Photography
			Ragnhild Reingardt of Brookline - Etchings

 June 1-30	  Special Children's Program - Swedish animated short films
		  based on popular children's books. Children's Museum,
		  Museum Wharf, Boston, Mass. Tel. (617) 426-8855.
		  Showings are as follows:
			Fridays (except June 10) 7 and 8 p.m.
			Sat. and Sun. 1 and 2 p.m.

   June 23	  Hagersten Motet Choir. Trinity Lutheran Church, corner of
		  Salisbury and Lancaster Streets, Worcester, Mass. 7:45 p.m.
		  Compositions by Poulenc, Martin, and Standstrom. 

   June 26	  Astra Choir. Robinson Auditorium, Waltham High School,
		  617 Lexington St., Waltham, Mass.  7 p.m.
		  Music of Hugo Alfvan, Carl Bellman, Stenhhammar, Soderman,
		  Soderlund, Lindberg, Evert Taube. 

 June 25-July 3   Swedenborgian Church National Convention. 48 Sargent St.
		  Newton, MA 02158. Tel. (617) 969-4240. Celebrating the
		  300th birthday of the Swedish philosopher and theologian
		  Emanuel Swedenborg.

 July 13-16	  Swedish Singers Convention, Copley Plaza, Boston. Over 150
		  singers are expected to perform at this event. Activities
		  will include dancing and a sm�rgasbord Wednesday evening
		  and the appearance of the Link�ping University Male Voice
		  Choir on Thursday. Deadline for dinner reservations is
		  July 1. [I have a hard copy of the program and reservation
		  form -- send requests by Email.]

			Advance Notice of Coming Events

 October 19	  Seminar: "Women and Power" Dept. of Sociology, Center for
		  European Studies, Harvard Univ., Cambridge, Mass.
		  Topics include, "What is the position of women in Swedish
		  society?" "How do they combine family roles with working
		  life?"

 October 29	  Longwood Symphony Orchestra. Robinson Auditorium, Waltham
		  High School, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham, Mass. 7 p.m.
		  Featuring music of Alfvan, Bergwald, and Sibelius.

 November	  Exhibit on "New Sweden Colony and Its Environment."
		  Houghton Library, Harvard College, Cambridge, Mass.
		  Open to the public.

 November	  Seminar by Hans Zetterberg, Editor in chief, Svenska
		  Dagbladet. Sloan School of Management, MIT, Cambridge.
		  Contact: Cindy Hill (617) 253-3751

 December 16	  Santa Lucia celebration. State House Rotunda, Boston,
 [tentative]	  Mass. 4 p.m. 
152.15TOPDOC::AHERNDennis the MenaceMon Jun 13 1988 15:104
    Does anyone know when, or if, there'll be a midsommarfest on Pigeon
    Hill in Rockport [Mass.] this year?
    
    
152.16Scandinavian folk musicTLE::SAVAGENeil, @Spit BrookMon Sep 19 1988 16:1116
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               -< Spaelimenninir and the Folkway concert. >-
                    
    Here's some information on the Spaelimenninir concert.  It will be held
    in the town hall in Nelson, NH at 8pm on Wednesday, Sept. 21.  The
    admission is $8.00, but $6.00 for senior citizens and $4.0 for
    children.  They will do Scandinavian folk music, followed by
    contradancing. Refreshments will be available. 
    
    You can call (603) 847-9070 for more information.
       
    
152.17November 1988 eventsTLE::SAVAGENeil, @Spit BrookFri Oct 28 1988 14:408
    November 5	  Nordic Fest, Topsfield Fair Grounds, Route 1 in
    		  Topsfield. Birka Scandinavian Dancers of Hamilton;
    		  crafts, food, etc. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    
    November 26	  SWEA Christmas Fair. Quincy Market Place, Boston.
    		  Contact: Illona Ferraro (617) 235-6755, or Christina
    		  Lekborg (617) 598-1818.
    		
152.18TOPDOC::AHERNDennis the MenaceThu Nov 10 1988 13:0414
                              SCANDINAVIAN FAIR
    
    Saturday, Nov. 19th 10am - 5pm at Acton/Boxborough H.S., Acton, Mass.
    
    Scandinavian handcrafts, jewelry, crystal, porcelain, gourmet foods,
    cheeses and other Nordic products.
    
               Norwegian waffles, smorrebrod, krumkake and more
    
                         Finnish folkdancers - 11 am
    
                        Scandinavian dance demo - 2 pm
    
           Near intersection of Rtes. 27 and 111 - watch for signs
152.19A Candlelight Christmas ConcertTLE::SAVAGENeil, @Spit BrookTue Nov 22 1988 12:169
    Sunday, December 18, 1988, at 4:30 pm. St. Paul Lutheran Church, 929
    Concord Turnpike (Rt 2), Arlington, Mass.  Church telephone: (617)
    646-7773. Tickets $5. Reception to follow. 
    
    This concert features ST�MBANDET, a 14-voice ensemble in native
    Scandinavian costume. Repertoire includes Norwegian drinking songs,
    Finish love ballads, Swedish lullabyes -- from the 12th century
    to the present. They can also be heard live on Morning Pro Musica,
    WGBH radio 89.7 FM at 11 a.m. on December 13, 1988 (Lucia Day!)
152.20From Gult och Bl�tt - Spring 1989 issue11SRUS::SAVAGENeil @ Spit BrookMon Mar 06 1989 12:1220
    The Birka Dancers will give a performance at the Gloucester Folk
    Life festival to be held at the O'Malley School in Gloucester, MA
    on Saturday March 11, 1989. Contact Ann-Marie J. Breuer, P.O. Box
    737, Hamilton, MA 01936, Tel. 508-468-3079, for more information
    on this volunteer group.
    
    Asdis Kristmundsdottir, a graduate student in music at Boston
    University, will present a program of Icelandic songs on March 20,
    1989. Andrea Follesdal will give a talk on Norwegian televison on
    April 11, 1989.
    Both programs are sponsored by the American Scandinavian Foundation.
    Contact Ingrid Christiansen, tel. 617-738-8385, for details.
    
    St�mbandet will be among the Scandinavian groups performing at the
    New England Folk Festival, April 22-23, 1989 at Natick High School.
    
    May 27, 1989 (STIM-l�rdan -- the last Saturday in May) is Swedish Music
    Day all over the world. You are invited to check local radio station
    listings for programming information, or just tune in and tell us
    if you hear any Swedish songs being played. 
152.21A FILM FOR THE WHOLE FAMILYHOTJOB::HELANDERThu Apr 13 1989 11:2618
    
    The Boston Chapter of Finlandia Foundation is presenting a single
    showing of the Finnish language color film "The Snow Queen" with
    English subtitles.  
    
    	Place: Fine Arts Theatre, Summer St.  Maynard (Rte. 62)
    	Date:  Sunday, May 7 at 1:30 P.M.
    	Admission: $7.50 adults, $3 for preteens
    
    "Lumikuningatar" (Snodrottningen) is a visually resplendent fantasy
    film based on H. C. Andersen, combining a classic fairy tale with
    modern interpretation.  Its message is universal praise of love,
    children's innocence and their power.
    
    	The price of the ticket also includes Finnish refreshments at
    the nearby Union Congregational Church. 
                                            
    
152.22Midsummer celebrations 198916BITS::SAVAGENeil @ Spit BrookTue May 30 1989 13:3723
    Saturday, 10 June
    
    Swedish School, Friendly Crossways, Whitcomb Ave., Littleton, Mass.
    (508) 458-3649. 11 am to 4 pm. Music and games. Maypole dancing at
    noon. Admission: $3 adults, $2 children. For more information,
    telephone Eva Keppelman [(617) 969-0214] or Christina Krouk [(508)
    528-8525]. 
                          
    Saturday, 17 June
    
    Swedish Home, 206 Waltham St., Newton, Mass. Entertainment by Birka
    Folkdancers and the Viking Chorus from Braintree. Meatball luncheon and
    "Kaffe med dopp" (coffee and buns) will be served. Tables with food,
    handicrafts, and imported items. Tel. (617) 522-6566.
    
    Saturday/Sunday, 24-25 June
    
    Viking Club, 410 Quincy Ave. Saturday evening dance. Sunday program
    starts at noon with maypole dancing. For more information, telephone
    Roy Berggren at (617) 848-2648.
    
    New Sweden, Maine. Dancing and food. For more information, telephone
    Mrs. Ernest Borgeson at (207) 896-5526.
152.23Vasa Day celebration 198916BITS::SAVAGENeil @ Spit BrookTue May 30 1989 13:437
    Sunday, July 30
    
    SAC Park, 438 Lake St., Shrewsbury, Mass. $1 admission for those
    over 12 years. Entertainment, children's games, hot dogs, kaffe
    med dopp. Meatball dinner at 11:30 am $5.50 per person. Scandia
    Women's Singer performance at 2 pm. For more information telephone
    Linda (617) 933-4949 [evenings].
152.24CIRCUS::KOLLINGKaren, Sweetie, &amp; Holly; in Calif.Thu Jun 08 1989 21:182
    What's Vasa Day?
    
152.25Know the name, but what's significant about the date16BITS::SAVAGENeil @ Spit BrookFri Jun 09 1989 14:199
    > What's Vasa Day?
    
    A good question. Undoubtedly the reference is to Gustavus Vasa,
    the equivalent in Swedish history of George Washington for the USA.
    Vasa was crowned king on June 6, 1523.  He was born in 1496 (perhaps
    his birthday or name day?)
    
    Could we have a Swedish historian comment here?
    
152.26"What's Vasa day" is *still* a good questionCOOKIE::PBERGHPeter Bergh, DTN 343-0577Fri Jun 09 1989 15:2223
    To a Swede, Vasa may refer to several things:
    
    *	A crisp-bread brand (unlikely in the context of Vasa day)
    
    *	The dynasty started by Gustavus Vasa, normally denoted by the
    	phrase "the Vasa Dynasty".  Gustavus Vasa is *never* referred to as
    	"Vasa".  (In fact, in Sweden {or at least in the part where I grew
    	up}, it is considered slightly rude to refer to somebody by last name
    	only; the only people who are addressed in that manner are
    	(conscripted) soldiers and social inferiors {"Would Johansson please
    	open the door for me"}.)
    
    *	A 17th-century warship that was excavated some 20 years ago (this
    	is normally referred to as "Wasa", but Swedish makes no distinction
    	between "W" and "V" (this is why the Swedish alphabet "only" has 28
    	letters, although it has the three extra letters "a with a ring
    	over it", "a with umlaut", and "o with umlaut").
    
    *	A town in Finland, nowadays normally referred to by its Finnish
    	name (which escapes me at the moment).
    
    As for which of the above "Vasa day" refers to, your guess is as good
    as mine.
152.27TOPDOC::AHERNDennis the MenaceMon Jun 12 1989 12:565
    RE: .22 "Midsummer celebrations 1989"
    
    What, no midsommarfest on Pigeon Hill in Rockport this year?
    
    
152.28Other Midsommarfests?TLE::PETERSONNotable Minds Need to KnowtTue Jun 13 1989 10:114
I heard there was another Boston area midsommar fest, besides the one last
Saturday the 10th (see .22).  Anyone have the lowdown where and when? 

\bob
152.29Dance workshopsWHYVAX::SAVAGENeil @ Spit BrookMon Sep 11 1989 12:2722
    Group soc.culture.nordic                      

    From: [email protected] (Matt Fichtenbaum)
    Subject: Swedish dance/music weekend

    Scandia DC (Washington) is running a weekend of dance and music from
    Sweden at Buffalo Gap Camp, Capon Bridge, WV (near Winchester VA, 2 hrs
    from Washington, DC).  Featured are Goeran and Inger Karlholm, dance
    researchers and dance teachers from northern Sweden, and fiddler Gunnar
    Jonsson. The Karlholms have previously been well received on the U.S.
    west coast. The weekend includes opportunities for both dance classes
    and fiddle classes.

    Contact Linda Brooks, (202) 333-2826 for info.  Cost is $155 for the
    weekend.

    And, to think about for the future, we in Boston will have a weekend of
    workshops with Tommy and Ewa Englund and _Bengt_ Jonsson in February. 
    These folks have taught extensively in the U.S. and have been well
    received. I'll post more about it as time gets closer.

    Matt Fichtenbaum (genrad!harpa!mlf)                              
152.30Fall 1989 activitiesMLTVAX::SAVAGENeil @ Spit BrookMon Oct 16 1989 14:4914
    October 28. Birka Scandinavian Dancers Halloween party. Contact: Thelma
    		Steen at (617) 546-7846.
    
    November 4. Nordic Fest. See Note 367.
    
    November 7. St�mbandet on WERS Radio (FM 88.9) at 9:30 am.
    
    November 9. St�mbandet at Passim, 47 Palmer Street, Cambridge (Harvard
    		Square). Tel: (617) 492-7679
    
    November 25. SWEA Christmas Fair at Faneuil Hall in Boston.
    
    December 2. Birka's Christman Fair at the Winthrop School, Route 1A in
    		Hamilton.
152.31Late fall, 1989 -- early Winter, 1990MLTVAX::SAVAGENeil @ Spit BrookTue Nov 21 1989 10:0649
    November 25. Times for SWEAs' Christmas Fair at Quincy Market are 10 am
    		 to 5 pm.
    
    December 8.  Swedish Square and Compass Club of Boston Annual Christmas
    		 Party. Concord Room, Stouffer's Bedford Glen Hotel, 44
    		 Middlesex Turnpike, Bedford, MA. Cocktails 7 pm. Dinner 
    		 8 pm. Dancing to Swedish and American music until midnight. 
    		 Swedish Gl�ggfest at 9:30 pm. Contact Harry Byorkman, 
       		 tel. (617) 773-2220.
    
    December 9.  Swedish Subcommittee of the Rhode Island Heritage
    		 Commission's Luciafest and Christmas Dance. Scottish Rite
    		 Cathedral, 2115 Broad Street, Cranston, RI. Selection of
    		 Lucia (lady of light) from female candidates, aged 16 to
    		 21. Lucia procession. Festivites begin at 6:30 pm.
    		 Admission $6 for adults, $4 for children under 14.
                 For more details, contact Beata Schmid (after 7 pm)
    		 tel. (508) 336-4721 or Lennart Johnson tel. (401) 781-1326.
    
    December 10. Scandinavian Forum's Christmas Fair. Hayden Recreation
    		 Center, 24 Lincoln Street, Lexington, MA. Festivities
    		 begin at 2:30 pm.  Contact Sally, tel. (508) 443-9329
    		 or Lise, tel. 353-3079.
    
    December 16. St�mbandet concert. Homegrown Coffeehouse, Great Plain at
    		 Dedham Avenue, Needham. Time: 8 pm.
    
    December 17. St�mbandet's Christman concert. Pleasant Street
    		 Congregational Church, Arlington, MA. Time: 4:30 pm.
    
    December 17. Swedish American Council's Luciafest and sm�rgasbord.
    		 Mount Ida College, 777 Dedham Street, Newton Center, MA.
    		 Gl�gg and warm cider served. Festivities begin at 6:30 pm.
    		 Reservation accepted until 11 December; contact Rose
    		 Setterberg, tel. (617?) 262-2657.
    
    January 7.   Birka Lodge's 'julgransplundring' (divying up the goodies
    		 from the Christmas tree). Contact Ann-Marie, tel. (508)
    		 468-3079.
    
    January 13.  Birka Lodge's 'Knutsbalen' at King's Grant Motor Inn on
    		 Route 128 in Danvers.  For time and ticket information,
    		 contact Thelma Steen, tel. (508) 546-7856.
    
    February 4.  St�mbandet concert featuring the music of Carl Michael
    		 Bellman in observance of the 250th anniversary of
    		 Bellman's birth (Bellman is Sweden's most famous and
    		 beloved troubadour). Swedenborg Chapel, Harvard Square,
    		 Cambridge, MA. Time: 4 pm. 
152.32Hamilton Jul FairTLE::PETERSONBobThu Nov 30 1989 11:365
I went to the recent Topsfield Nordic fest and picked up a flyer announcing 
a 1989 SWEDISH "JUL" FAIR, Saturday December 2nd, 9:00-3:00 at the Winthrop
School, Hamilton, MA on route 1A.  It's sponsored by the Birka Lodge #732, 
V.O.A., also in Hamilton.  They mention dancers, music and gl�gg among other 
features.
152.33missed us.FSTTOO::ROYERCONAN at the bat!Fri Dec 08 1989 15:164
    Gee, I was there at the Crown Bakery booth, you should have stopped
    by and said hi, tho I was usually too busy to say much more.
    
    Dave
152.34New England Folk Festival 1990MLTVAX::SAVAGENeil @ Spit BrookMon Mar 12 1990 10:204
    21, 22 April 1990.  New England Folk Festival at Natick High School
    includes Scandinavian groups, such as St�mbandet, Matt Fichtenbaum and
    Appelbo.  For details on performances, contact Heidi. Tel. (617)
    862-5327.
152.35Midsummer celebrations, New England areaMLTVAX::SAVAGENeil @ Spit BrookTue May 15 1990 14:3118
    From the Summer 1990 issue of Gult och Bl�tt:
    
    Swedish Home.  June 23.  Meatball luncheon and "Kaffe med dopp". Food,
    	handicraft, and imported items tables.  Place: 206 Waltham Street,
    	Newton  MA.  For more information, phone (617) 522-6566.
    
    Swedish National Federation. June 23-24. Place: SAC (Swedish Athletic
    	Club) Park, 438 Lake Avenue, Shrewsbury  MA.  Saturday - dancing to 
    	music of Nils Lundin's orchestra at 8 pm. Sunday - lunch at 11:30 am 
    	to 1 pm; program at 2 pm with scholarship awards followed by concert 
    	with St�mbandet. For more information, phone (508) 865-6571 after 6 pm.
    
    Viking Club. June 23-24. 410 Quincy Avenue, Braintree. Saturday evening 
    	dance.  Sunday program starts at noon. For more information, phone
    	(617) 848-2646.
    
    New Sweden, Maine. June 23-24. Dancing and food. For more information,
    	phone Mrs. Ernest Borgeson at (207) 896-5526.
152.36Fall 1990 events, greater Boston areaMLTVAX::SAVAGENeil @ Spit BrookWed Oct 03 1990 12:3917
    From the Fall 1990 issue of Gult och Bl�tt:
    
  October 9.  Leif Erikson Day observance by the Scandinavian Forum.
	Dinner at the Harvard Faculty Club; talk by Jean Husher on Norwegian
	immigration to USA in the 19th century.  Cost $25

  October 12-13.  Viking Club Oktoberfest. Performance tickets $8. Food and
	beverages. Contact: Dot Lundin (617) 472-8922

  November 3.  Nordic Fest. Topsfield Fair Grounds, Route 1, Topsfield.
	10 am to 4 pm.  Sponsored by Sons of Norway.

  December 1.  SWEA's Christmas Fair at Faneuil Hall in Boston.
	Music and folk dancing.  Contact: Ginga Sewerin-Olsson (617) 431-7531

  December 9. Lucia Festival (Festival of the Lady of Light) at the Boston
	Harbor Hotel.
152.37TOPDOC::AHERNDennis the MenaceWed Nov 07 1990 09:2614
                              SCANDINAVIAN FAIR
    
    Saturday, Nov. 17th 10am - 4pm at Acton/Boxborough H.S., Acton, Mass.
    
    Scandinavian handcrafts, jewelry, crystal, porcelain, gourmet foods,
    cheeses and other Nordic products.  Cafe serving Norwegian waffles,
    smorrebrod, krumkake and more
    
           Performance by Boston Scandinavian Ensemble in the a.m.
    
                  Birka Scandinavian Dancers in the p.m.    
    
           Near intersection of Rtes. 27 and 111 - watch for signs
    
152.38Spring 1991 eventsTLE::SAVAGEWed Mar 06 1991 11:5816
    From the spring 1991 issue of Gult och Bl�tt:
    
    Swedish music on WGBH (89.7 FM) at 3 pm, 16 March, with Matt Fichtenbaum
    
    Scandianvia Forum meetings:
    
    	2 April. Speaker: Jean Husher "Norwegian Immigration in the 19th
    		Century" At Boylston Hall, Harvard University. 7:30 pm.
    
    	2 May. Subject of discussion: The Archeology of Greenland.
    
    	For details on either of these meetings, contact 'Ingrid' Tel.
    	(603) 738-8385 (evenings)
    
    New England Folk Festival. 20 & 21 April at Natick High School.
    	Scandinavia will be represented, as in the past.
152.39TOPDOC::AHERNDennis the MenaceMon Sep 02 1991 10:562
    No mention of next week's visit by "Viking" ships to Boston?
    
152.40DECEAT::MATTSSONPedestrians Unite!Tue Sep 10 1991 11:586
    	I know it'll be at Charlestown Navy Yard on Sunday afternoon.
    St�mbandet will be singing there for a 1/2 hour, I think around 3:30. 
    I did see one reference to it in an op-ed type piece in the Globe last
    week.
    
    >>>Ken
152.41Viking shipsTLE::SAVAGEThu Sep 12 1991 11:473
    Re: .39:
    
    For more information on this visit, see note 53.14
152.42Fall 1991 eventsTLE::SAVAGEFri Sep 27 1991 13:2933
 Oct 2:		Swedish American Council reception and dinner in honor of 
		Ambassador Anders Thunborg.  Marriot Hotel, Newton, MA.
		6:30 pm. Cost: $23 per person.  To make a reservation, send
		check, made out to Swedish American Council, to Rose Setterberg
		770 Boylston Street, 6H, Boston, MA 02199.

 Oct 5:		Postive Sweden. Harvard Club, Cambridge, MA. 
		Contact: Berit Nilsson, (617) 969-4734

 Oct 9:		Leif Erikson Day dinner. Maison Robert, Old City Hall,
		45 School Street, Boston, MA. 7:00 pm. Terje Korsnes,
		Norway's consul in Boston, will speak on the topic:
		After Vinland Revisited, What Now? Implications for the
		Future.  Reservations: (617) 484-5748

 Oct 16:	In the Wake of the Vikings: A celebration of Scandinavian
		culture. Goodnow Library, 21 Concord Road, Sudbury, MA.
		1:30 to 4:00 pm. Contact: (508) 443-8411

 Nov 2:		Nordic Fest.  Topsfield Fairgrounds, Route 1, Topsfield, MA.
		10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Sponsored by Morgensolen Lodge No. 545
		of the Sons of Norway, Beverly, MA.

 Nov 29, 30,	International Festival 1991. World Trade Center, Boston.
 Dec 1:		Music, dance, cusine, and gifts from over 25 countries.

 Dec 7:		SWEA's Christmas Fair. Quincy Market, Boston.
		[Those who have some skill in a craft, or are interested
		in selling Swedish items are welcome to call Ginga.
		Tel. (617) 431-7531]

 Dec 12:	Swedish American Council's Christmas party. Marriot Hotel,
		Newton, MA.
152.43Norwegian culture week 1992TLE::SAVAGEMon Feb 03 1992 14:102
    March 9-15.  Norwegian week at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Boston.
    		 For more information, call the hotel at (617) 536-5700.
152.44Spring 1992 scheduleTLE::SAVAGEFri Mar 13 1992 10:0735
    March 15,29, April 5.  Boston Scandinavian Ensemble and Hikka Williams
    		Scandinavian dance classes at Union Church, 14 Collins
    		Road, Waban.  Contact Melanie, tel. (617) 235-0713.
                                                                
    March 18,25, April 1,8, & 22.  Boston College's Northern Lights
    		Scandinavian Film and Lecture Series. Contact Helle
    		Mathiasen, tel. (617) 552-3316
    
    March 21.	Birka Lodge and Birka Scandinavian Dancers' Swedish
    		Kaffestuga at the Hamilton Community House, Route 1A in
    		Hamilton, MA.  Time: 2 to 5 pm. Contact [evenings] Linda, 
    		tel. (617) 933-4949 or Ann-Marie (508) 468-3079.
    
    March 29.   Daylight Savings Time starts in Sweden.
    
    
    April 2.	Attorney Sven Angel will speak and answer questions on new 
    		legislation that impacts Swedish citizens living abroad. 
    		Swedish Home's Annex, 206 Waltham Street, West Newton, MA.
    		Time: 7:30 pm. 
    
    April 8.	Grieg concert by the Norwegian pianist, Einar
    		Steen_N�kleberg at  the Old South Meetin House, 310
    		Washington Street, Boston.  Time: 8 pm. Tickets $12 at
    		the door, $10 advance purchase.  Contact:
    			The Royal Norwegian Consulate
    			61 Temple Street
    			Newton, MA 02165   tel. (617) 235-5690
    
    April 25 & 26.  New England Folk Festival. Natick High School.
    		St�mbandet, keyharpist Matt Fichtenbaum, and Birka
    		Scandinavian Dancers among others.
    
    May 21.	St�mbandet's concert at Passim Coffee House, 47 Palmer
    		Street, Cambridge, MA. Time: 8 pm.
152.45June 1992TLE::SAVAGEWed Jun 10 1992 10:3219
    June 13.    Finnish folkmusic and dancing at Fitchburg State College,
    		McKay Auditorium. Time: 7:30 pm. Cost: $6 in advance; $7 at
    		the door. For more information, contact Joan, tel (508)
    		597-2215.
    
    June 27,28. Swedish National Federation's Midsummer Celebration.
    		Saturday at 8 pm, dance to Nils Lundin's orchestra (tickets
    		$5). Sunday, lunch ($6) from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Festivities
    		at 2 pm with St�mbandet and a children's group representing
    		the local Vasa Lodge. For more information, contact Susan
    		tel. (508) 892-3943. Place: S.A.C. Park, 438 Lake Street,
    		Shrewsbury, MA.
    
    June 28.	Rockport Chamber Music Festival concludes with a
    		Scandinavian music fest at 5 pm. Pieces performed include
    		works by Grieg and Sibelius, plus scandinavian songs for
    		piano and voice (soloist: Lila Deis). Purchase tickets 
    		($14) from the festival office, tel. (508) 546-7391, or
    		Out of Town Tickets, Harvard Sq. Cambridge.
152.46A Scandinavian Fair and other goodiesTLE::SAVAGEWed Sep 30 1992 14:0215
    Boston Scandinavian Ensemble, fall 1992 performances [For more information 
    	call (617) 235-0713]:
    
    Third Friday of each Month, at the Maison Robert Restaurant, 45 School
    	St., Boston. Scandinavian sm�rg�sbord ($26 per person): for 
    	reservation call (617) 227-3370
    
    October 24, "Music and Dance of Scandinavia" at the Goodnow Library, 21
    	Concord Road, Sudbury, MA.  tel. (508) 443-8411
    
    October 31, Northeast Music and Dance Festival at the Newtown High School, 
    	Sandy Hook, CT. tel. (203) 372-3890
    
    November 21, at the Scandinavian Fair, Acton-Boxborough Regional High Sch.
    	10 am to 4 pm.  tel. (617) 527-5981
152.47Birka Scandinavian DancersTLE::SAVAGETue Nov 10 1992 10:2416
   Newsgroups: soc.culture.nordic
   From: [email protected] ("Michael Willett")
   Subject: Scandinavian Festival Takes Place in Massachusetts
   Organization: Mail to News Gateway at Wang Labs
   Date: Mon, 9 Nov 1992 18:30:10 GMT
   Sender: [email protected]
 
    This past Saturday our Scandinavian Festival took place at the
    Topsfield fairgrounds here in Massachusetts.  The highlights included
    two performances by the Birka Scandinavian dancers.  They did the
    Weavers' Dance, the Norwegian Chimney Sweep Dance, and the Swedish
    Windmill Dance, along with a Finnish dance and another new one they
    just learned.  The food was quite good too.
 
    The dancers' next performance will be at the November 27 Lucia festival
    in nearby Hamilton, Mass.
152.48TOPDOC::AHERNDennis the MenaceThu Nov 12 1992 09:5212
    There will be a Scandinavian fair on Saturday, November 21st from
    10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School off
    Hayward Road in Acton, Mass.
    
    There'll be tables of things for sale such as Scandinavian hand
    crafts and gourmet foods as well as servings of Norwegian waffles,
    smorebrod, krumkake and desserts in the cafe.
       
    Sponsored by Norumbega Lodge 506 of the Sons of Norway.
    
           Near intersection of Rtes. 27 and 111 - watch for signs
    
152.49Swedish Christmas Fair, 5 Dec 1992TLE::SAVAGEMon Nov 23 1992 11:3223
    Saturday, December 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    
    Upper Rotunda, Quincy Market Building, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston
    Massachusetts
    
    presented by Swedish Women's Educational Association (SWEA)
    
    o Lucia Pageant "The Queen of Light" 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
    
    o Christmas Carols
    
    o Children's corner
    
    o Swedish Craft Demonstrations
    
    o Sales of traditional crafts and food
    
    o Cafeteria with Swedish sandwiches, cakes, coffee, and hot gl�gg
    
    o Raffle -- chance to win a trip to Scandinavia
    
    
    	{proceeds go towards scholarships and local charities.}
152.50TLE::SAVAGEMon Mar 15 1993 10:456
    April 24 & 25.  New England Folk Festival. Natick High School.
                St�mbandet, keyharpist Matt Fichtenbaum, and Boston
    		Scandinavian Ensemble 
    
    		[For other engagement dates for the Boston Scandinavian
    		Ensemble, telephone (617) 235-0713]
152.51It's almost Midsummer festival time again!TLE::SAVAGEFri May 21 1993 11:2917
   Celebrations in New Sweden, Maine

	- Midsummer, June 19-20, 1993
	- Founder's Day, July 23-24, 1993

   For more information, write to New Sweden Historical Society,
   New Sweden, ME 04762

   Swedish National Federation 90th Midsummerfest. S.A.C. Park, 438 Lake St.,
	Shrewsbury, MA
	Saturday, 26 June, 1993, 8 pm.  Dance to Nils Lundin's orchestra 
	Sunday, 27 June, 1993, 11:30 am - 1 pm. Program including lunch with
		Swedish meatballs. Cost: $6
			       2 pm. Bengt Polo Johansson		

	For more information, call Susan (508) 892-3943
152.52Finnish Folk group @ Harvard U, 11/20/93LANDO::NIEMIWed Aug 25 1993 16:4410
    From Finland (Boston debut) - Varttina (with "s over the a's).  "one of 
    Finland's hottest folk groups, V... sings traditional songs with a bawdy 
    energy that is breaking down folk barriers all over the world. ... four 
    female vocalists ... four male accompanists ..."
    
    Saturday, November 20, 8 pm, $15
    Paine Hall, Harvard University
    Cambridge
    
    For information or to charge tickets: (617) 876-9240
152.53I recommendHELKA::LODDance this mess around ...Thu Aug 26 1993 06:395
V�rttin� is a very popular group here in Finland, which is very exceptional for
the traditional music that they sing/perform. They are very good live, and I can
recommend them to anyone interested in finnish folk songs.

	- tomi
152.54I'd love to see them.CSC32::D_ROYERChi beve birra campa cent&#039;anni.Thu Aug 26 1993 12:253
    Are they coming to the Rocky Mountains?
    
    Dave
152.55Fall 1993 eventsTLE::SAVAGEMon Sep 27 1993 16:0323
   
  Oct 16:      Scandinavian Dance Party. Church of Our Savior, Carlton &
    	       Monmouth Streets, Brookline, MA. 8 to 11:00 pm. Music by 
    	       Swedish fiddler Bengt Jonsson. For more information on the
    	       party, or fiddle workshops (Oct 16/17), (617) 625-2764 or 
    	       (508) 256-8646.
    
    	       Scandinavian Dance Workshop. West Medford Congregational
    	       Church, 400 High Street (Rte 60), West Medford, MA.
    	       2 to 5:00 pm. Roo Lester, instructor. Admission $7.
    	       For more information (617) 625-2764.
    
    
  Nov  2:      Nordic Fest.  Topsfield Fairgrounds, Route 1, Topsfield, MA.
               10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Sponsored by Morgensolen Lodge No. 545   
               of the Sons of Norway, Beverly, MA.   For more information
    	       (508) 475-0266.
    
  Nov 20:      Scandinavian Fair.  Action-Boxborough High School, Acton, MA
    	       10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Sponsored by Norumbega Lodge, Sons of 
               Norway (see also reply .48). Boston Scandinavian Ensemble 
    	       will perform. For more information (617) 235-0713.
           
152.56New England Nordic CalendarTLE::SAVAGEFri Nov 05 1993 09:1417
  Newsgroups: soc.culture.nordic,ne.general
  From: [email protected] ("Michael Willett")
  Subject: New Issue of New England Nordic Calendar Lists Christmas Activities
  Organization: Mail to News Gateway at Wang Labs
  Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1993 20:10:11 GMT
  Sender: [email protected]
 
    God morgon/God morgen,
 
    The new issue of the New England Nordic Calendar has just come out,
    listing a lot of local Nordic activities for November and December,
    including many Christmas events.  You can get copies by calling
    617-391-9115.
 
    Adjo,
 
    [email protected]
152.57TOPDOC::AHERNDennis the MenaceTue Nov 16 1993 09:1113
    There will be a Scandinavian fair this Saturday, November 20th from
    10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School off
    Hayward Road in Acton, Mass.
    
    There'll be tables of things for sale such as Scandinavian hand
    crafts and gourmet foods as well as servings of Norwegian waffles,
    smorebrod, krumkake and desserts in the cafe.
       
    Sponsored by Norumbega Lodge 506 of the Sons of Norway.
    
           Near intersection of Rtes. 27 and 111 - watch for signs
    
152.58December 1993 eventsTLE::SAVAGETue Nov 23 1993 12:4713
    Dec. 4:     Swedish Christmas Fair. Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Great hall
    		off upper rotunda, Quincy Market Building.  10 am to 4 pm.
    		Lucia pagent - 11 am, noon, and 1 pm. Christman carols,
    		Swedish craft demonstrations, food. Raffle - trip to 
    		Scandinavia.  Admission $1.  Presented by the Swedish
    		Women's Educational Association (SWEA).  Proceeds go to
    		scholarships and local charities.
    
    Dec. 7:     Icelandic buffet dinner and slide lecture "Iceland: The 
    		Land of Fire and Ice".	Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 
    		250 Elliot Street, Natick MA. Preregistration only, call 
    		(508) 655-2296 or (617)	235-3929. Sponsored by the 
    		Massachusetts Audubon Society 
152.59Christmas RevelsTOPDOC::AHERNDennis the MenaceMon Dec 20 1993 10:567
    For those of you in the Boston area, The Christmas Revels this year has
    a Scandinavian theme for the first time.  We saw the opening show last
    Friday and it was one of the best Revels we've seen and we've been
    going for more than 20 years.
    
    If you can still get tickets, go see it.
    
152.60Fall 1994TLE::SAVAGEMon Sep 26 1994 16:1815
    Oct 1:     The Scandinavian Library and Information Center, located
    		behind the Swedish Home for Scandinavians at 206 Waltham
    		Street, West Newton, MA, opens its doors for the first time
    		to the public. Hours: 11 am to 3 pm. For more information
    		call Astrid (617) 332-3987, Nina (617) 484-1029, or
    		Ullabrit (508) 263-8731.  Open on succeeding Saturdays.
    
    Nov 5:     Nordic Fest.  Topsfield Fairgrounds, Route 1, Topsfield, MA.
    		10:00 am to 3:30 pm. Sponsored by Morgensolen Lodge,
    		Sons of Norway. Admission fee. For more information 
    		(508) 475-0266.
    
    Nov 19:    Scandinavian Craft and Food Fair. Granby Memorial Hall
    	 	Gym (Junction Routes 202/10 and 20), Granby, CT.
    		Sponsored by Neptune Lodge, Sons of Norway.
152.61Swedish Christmas Fair, New locationGLR01::HAMNQVISTHamnqvist - Network Operations SupportTue Nov 15 1994 14:0419
    
    Dec 3  Swedish Christmas Fair
           10:00 am to 4:00 pm
           NEW LOCATION !!!
           
           Cyclorama - Boston Center for the Arts
                       539 Tremont Street, Boston
           Corner of Tremont St/Clarendon St
           Parking: Clarendon St - Warren Ave
    
    Presented by The Swedish Women's Educational Association
    There will be
          Lucia Pageant, Swedish Cafeteria, Traditional Crafts, 
          Foods and much more
    
    WELCOME
    
    Admission $2.00 (Children free)
    Proceeds go towards scholarships and local charities
152.621994 Scandinavian FairSTAR::VATNEPeter Vatne, PATHWORKS Server EngineeringThu Nov 17 1994 18:4131
    The 1994 Scandinavian Fair will be held this Saturday, November 19th,
    from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School in
    Acton, Mass.

    Featuring --

	* outstanding inventory ... of Scandinavian imports:
	    Christmas items, crystal, jewelry, porcelain, linens, etc.

	* delightful cafe ... serving Norwegian open-faced sandwiches,
	    waffles, krumkake & much more

	* gourmet foods ... Scandinavian food, cheeses, candies,
	    baked goods, etc.

	* special Scandinavian entertainment ... dancing, slides & videos

		Entertainment by Nils Lundin at 10 AM

		Music by Boston Scandinavian Ensemble at 1 PM

	* raffle ... of a variety of Scandinavian items

    Sponsored by Norumbega Lodge 506, Sons of Norway.

Directions:

    The Action-Boxboro Regional High School is off of Hayward St. in Acton,
    near the intersection of Routes 2, 27, and 111.

    Watch for "--> FAIR" signs!
152.63A Scandinavian evening, August 1995TLE::SAVAGETue May 30 1995 13:403
    13 August:  Scandinavian Evening at Newton Common, with Boston
    Scandinavian Ensemble, Birka Dancers, and Little Viking Dancers.
    6:15 to 8:15 pm.
152.64Fall 1995TLE::SAVAGETue Oct 03 1995 14:2217
    Oct 10-11:  Fiddle workshop music from the R�ros district of Norway,
    		taught by Mary Barthelemy and Olav Nyhus. At the String
    		Instrument Workshop in Waltham, MA. For information call
    		(617) 625-2764. Time: 7:30-10:30 pm.
    
    Oct 20-22:  The Finnish American Club of Maine is hosting the 3rd 
    		annual Finn Fun Weekend in Bethel, ME. Music, dancing,
    		exhibits. For reservation and information call (508)
    		348-2658.
    
    Nov 4:      Nordic Fest. Topsfield Fairgrounds, Route 1, Topsfield,	MA.
    		10:00 am to 4 pm. Crafts, food, and much more. Sponsored by 
    		Norumbega Lodge, Sons of Norway. For information call
    		(617) 935-9620 (evenings).
    
    Dec 10:     Lucia Parade and sm�rg�sbord at the Newton Marriot Hotel.
    		More information to follow.
152.65Correction: Nordic Fest is sponsored by Morgensolen LodgeSTAR::VATNEPeter Vatne, PATHWORKS Server EngineeringFri Oct 06 1995 17:245
    Nov 4:      Nordic Fest. Topsfield Fairgrounds, Route 1, Topsfield,	MA.
    		10:00 am to 4 pm. Crafts, food, and much more. Sponsored by 
    		Morgensolen Lodge, Sons of Norway. For information call
    		(617) 935-9620 (evenings).

152.661995 Scandinavian FairSTAR::VATNEPeter Vatne, PATHWORKS Server EngineeringFri Nov 10 1995 19:0029
    The 1995 Scandinavian Fair will be held this Sunday, November 19th,
    from 11 AM to 5 PM at the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School in
    Acton, Mass.  Note change in day and time from previous years!

    Featuring ...

	* Large selection of Scandinavian imports --
	    Christmas items, crystal, jewelry, porcelain, and linens.

	* Gourmet foods -- Scandinavian food, cheeses, candies,
	    and assorted baked goods.

	* Delightful cafe -- serving Norwegian open-faced sandwiches,
	    waffles, krumkake and much more.

	* Scandinavian entertainment -- Entertainment by Warren Johnson,
	    and music by The Boston Scandinavian Ensemble,
	    plus dancing, slides and videos.

	* Raffle -- of a variety of Scandinavian items

    Sponsored by Norumbega Lodge 506, Sons of Norway.

Directions:

    The Action-Boxboro Regional High School is off of Hayward St. in Acton,
    near the intersection of Routes 2, 27, and 111.

    Watch for "--> FAIR" signs!
152.671996 Scandinavian FairSTAR::VATNEPeter Vatne, PATHWORKS Server EngineeringTue Oct 08 1996 16:0830
152.68Is the Scandinavian Fair still scheduled?TRLIAN::VAILFri Nov 22 1996 15:115
152.69Swedish Christmas Fair 1996GLRMAI::HAMNQVISTHamnqvist - Network Operations SupportWed Nov 27 1996 13:1423
152.70April -> Danish monthTLE::SAVAGEWed Mar 26 1997 13:288
    April is Danish month at the Scandinavian Library, 206 Waltham Street,
    Newton, Mass.  On 4 April the movie _Nattevagten_ will be shown after a
    musical performance by Mads Granum and Camille Idali at 7:30 pm. 
    On 5 April the movie _Kun_en_pige_ will be shown at 11 am.
    On 16 April, an evening of sm�rrebr�d and beer, with a sing-along of
    mostly Danish songs.
    
    For more information and reservations, call (508) 752-4842.