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A Finnish drama film directed by Antti Jokinen and based on the novel by Finnish-Estonian writer Sofi Oksanen, Purge (Puhdistus) is the story of a tormented young woman who is given shelter by an elderly woman as they are soon reminded of their mutual horrendous past. 120 minutes. 2012.

This film includes harsh themes and sexually explicit and violent scenes; audience discretion advised.

Finnish and Estonian refreshments will be served after the film.

FREE

Nordic Hall
$15 advance, $20 at the door
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Duo Maresienne (Olav Chris Henriksen, Baroque guitar & cittern and Carol Lewis, treble, bass & lyra viols) share folk songs, fairytale tunes, dances and sonatas from the mountains to the cities of Norway. Lewis and Henriksen are two of America’s leading early musicians, whose unique repertoire and unusual range has led them to perform frequently in recitals individually and together, as well as with internationally acclaimed ensembles including the Boston Camerata, Hespèrion XXI, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Capriccio Stravagante, Waverly Consort, and Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra.  Critics have praised Duo Maresienne’s performances, noting their “dazzling technical virtuosity and passionate playing of gut-gripping intensity”.

Minnesota Swedish-American fiddler Brian Wicklund hosts an evening of globe-trotting musical adventure. Brian is best known for his work in bluegrass music touring internationally as a sideman with many of the top bluegrass players in the country. In the last decade, he has returned to his Swedish roots through travels to Dalarna, Sweden to study the region’s distinct fiddle style. Brian will be joined by Boston-area Scottish fiddle master Katie McNally and guitar wizard Flynn Cohen – join them for an evening of foot stomping music and fun!

$20 advance ($15 students/seniors), $25 at the door ($20 students/seniors)
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The story of the 42 year long relationship between legendary actress Liv Ullman and master filmmaker Ingmar Bergman. Just as Bergman has bewitched and bedeviled us with his films, one’s jaw drops hearing what he is like as a lover and a husband – both dreadful and also Ullman’s gloriously prized treasure of a human connection. 89 minutes. Norwegian/Swedish with English subtitles. 2012

Refreshments for attendees are served at 1 pm. Lunch (not included) is available in the Kaffestugan, which is open until 3 pm every Saturday.

Join us for a benefit concert in celebration of the arrival of our new Steinway B grand piano. Steinway artist Michael Lewin will play music by Debussy, Chopin and Schubert. Reception to follow the performance.

$20 advance, $25 at the door | Tickets

Reception & Artist Talk

Thursday, April 3rd | 5:30-7:30pm (Artist Talk at 6:30pm)

Richard Widhu has been using lettering as a subject in his paintings for over 20 years. The 24 rune characters of the elder “futhark” alphabet are especially meaningful to Richard, whose ancestry is Norwegian. He often incorporates materials such as metal or wood and uses colors evoking the forest to suggest the culture of Norway before the 14th century, when such runes were used in commerce but were also assigned symbolic associations.

Artist Talk

Richard will explain the origin of traditional runes, who used them and for what purpose, including reproductions of runes found in Scandinavia. He will also touch on his background and fascination with the subject matter.

About Richard Widhu

Richard Widhu has been passionate about art since he was a teenager, learning to paint by looking at and reading about 20th century modern artists’ work. As a child Richard’s family spent much time outdoors, which gave him a reverence for nature, and this became a common theme in his paintings. For 20 years Richard was an active member of several lettering arts groups in the Boston area, exhibiting his calligraphic painting in group shows before moving to New Hampshire, where the beauty of the forested landscape influenced the colors and compositions of his lettering paintings. Richard is a member of the New Hampshire Art Association and shows his work widely in New Hampshire, being accepted in several juried competitions, receiving awards and setting up solo exhibitions.