In his latest exhibit, Scott draws inspiration from the Swedish word smörgåsbord—literally “butter + goose + table”—a compound that has come to represent a bountiful spread of many things. As he explains, “I love the compound nature of the word. Together it has become a singular idea and synonymous with a vast collection of items.”
That abundance and variety will guide the exhibition’s design. Scott’s jewelry will be displayed among vintage and antique Scandinavian dinnerware and other surprises, creating a true smorgasbord of art and objects.
The Smörgåstårta is a dish of Swedish origin popular in Sweden, Estonia (called “võileivatort”), Finland (called “voileipäkakku” and “smörgåstårta”) and Iceland (called “brauðterta” [ˈprœyːðˌtʰɛr̥ta]). Smörgåstårta is a traditional Swedish Sandwich Cake enjoyed year round, especially during special celebrations like Midsommar, birthday parties and weddings.
Our quick & easy homemade Swedish Sandwich Cake features a “savoury icing” made up of mayonnaise and sour cream. The interior is layered with bread slices, shrimp salad, smoked salmon and dill. The Swedish entrée is then topped with sliced vegetables, fresh dill, eggs and lemon slices.
Come in and try this delicious Swedish creation in the Kaffestugan!
Saturday, November 22nd in the Kaffestugan from 10am-2pm*
**No reservations necessary. While supplies last. Full menu will also be available for order**
The Scandinavian Library’s November film: The Swedish Torpedo (2024)
In 1939, Swedish single mother Sally Bauer was a long-distance swimmer who took on the ultimate challenge–to swim the English Channel. Facing sexism, raising a seven-year-old, and finding enough money (not to mention World War II) might be more daunting than the swim itself. Josefin Neldén is riveting as Bauer, in Frida Kempff’s triumphant biopic.
As war spreads across Europe, and the Channel begins to look like the frontier between the Allies and the Axis powers, Bauer fights to realize her dream. A top athlete, she also finds herself having to become a promoter, beating her own drum to raise the necessary cash to have time to train and prepare in another country. A complex and heroic film, The Swedish Torpedo is a crowd-pleaser about a little-known trailblazer.
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 1pm | $10; $5 for SCC&L members | tickets
In Swedish with English subtitles | 119 minutes
*come early and enjoy lunch in our Swedish coffee house — the Kaffestugan
Hanna Pálsdóttir is an 83 year old Icelandic woman who turned her life around after retiring from her life as a banker and enrolling in art school to become a painter.
This documentary follows Hanna throughout the creative process of preparing for her latest exhibition as she recalls her life as an activist and branch manager before painting appeared in her life.
For this woman, it’s never too late to start again.
Satuurday, November 22nd | 1pm | $10; $5 for SCC&L members | tickets
Celebrate Gingerbread Cookie Day — Pepparkakans dag — with us!
Instituted on December 9, 1996, in Sweden by Annas Pepparkakor as a way to promote this beloved holiday staple, Pepparkakans dag is now a sweet reason to gather and celebrate.
We’re marking the occasion with a gingerbread decorating station, where you can design your own cookie ($5 per cookie) with icing and sprinkles.
To really amp up the holiday spirit, we’ll also be serving traditional rice porridge — choose your topping: sugar, cinnamon, and cold milk or sugar, cinnamon, and butter. One bowl will contain a hidden almond, and whoever finds it wins a prize!
Of course, we’ll also have saffron buns along with our regular menu.
Saturday, December 6th | 10 AM – 2 PM | While supplies last | No reservations
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday November 14, 15 & 16, 2025
We all have much to be grateful for. Our sessions this weekend will be focused on taking a few moments of sauna solitude to focus on what parts of your life you are grateful for. The intimacy of sauna provides the opportunity to slow down enough to embrace that gratitude. Join us, renew your spirit.
There are many sessions available each day, starting as early as 10:00am. The session cost is the same regardless of the number of people in your party. The sauna comfortably accommodates 3 people at once. Ten minutes of each session is allotted for turn over. You are welcome to book available consecutive sessions for a longer sauna experience.
Sauna Mestari will be on site to provide a full orientation to all participants
Daring souls are invited to experience the thrill of thermal extremes with a dip in the cold plunge tank
Afterwards relax around the fire pit to share stories of sauna adventure while enjoying tasty snacks
Participants provide their own towels, swimsuits and hydration.
Welcome to open our very early Christmas gift at Suomi-koulu on 10/18 at 11am as they have a special guest to first writing a dedicated song for our Suomi-koulu of New England and then giving a concert!
Who: Eeppi Ursin is a New York -based platinum-selling, award-winning singer-songwriter, jazz vocalist, composer, arranger and pianist originally from Finland.
In 2022 Eeppi was chosen as a Performer of the year by Finlandia Foundation National.
Saturday, October 18th | 11am | This event is FREE, but the space is limited so please reserve your spot by contacting saija.laurla@gmail.com
**“Gear Trade In “ component added to the Warehouse Sale with you on October 24th and 25th. Families can trade in gently worn kids’ outerwear (any brands) for credit to use at the Warehouse Sale. **
Bring a bag! Cash, credit, or ApplePay
sizes 2 to 12 years, select adult, and re-issue!
all seasons represented
has outerwear
Enjoy Fika, Swedish coffee break refreshments and free parking!
Friday, October 24th 10am-5pm AND Saturday, October 25th 10am-4pm
Revels Salon: A Conversation with Gregory Maguire
Moderated by Jared Bowen, host of The Culture Show, GBH
Thursday, October 9th
Join Revels for a reception and a conversation with Wicked author Gregory Maguire, who will reflect on how fairy tales have inspired his writing, and in particular his novella Matchless – an “illumination” of a Hans Christian Anderson tale, and the inspiration for the 2025 Midwinter Revels. Gregory will also talk about his experience as a member of the Revels Chorus and his friendship with Revels founder Jack Langstaff.
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