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- [Home](https://scandicenter.org/) - bringing the best in Nordic arts and culture to the region
- [Scandinavian Library](https://scandicenter.org/scandi-library/) - Scandinavian Library
- [Membership](https://scandicenter.org/membership/)
- [Workshop Safety](https://scandicenter.org/workshop-safety/) - Our first priority is the safety and wellbeing of the children attending the workshop. We've compiled this list of our safety measures, but if you have additional questions or concerns, please contact caroline@scandicenter.org. Building safety The building is outfitted with security cameras and there is a receptionist at the front door. Visitors are
- [Workshop FAQs](https://scandicenter.org/workshop-faqs/) - Frequently Asked Questions Does our family need to be Scandinavian? No! Everyone is welcome to join. Our mission as a cultural center is to bring the best of Nordic arts to all. We are producing a Norwegian play, but nobody involved has to be Norwegian or have any knowledge of Scandinavia. This is
- [Workshop Location](https://scandicenter.org/workshop-location/) - We are located at 206 Waltham St in Newton, in a large building with a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces to learn and play in. We are air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible. There are plenty of bathrooms and water fountains and the building is cleaned daily. Below, see a gallery with descriptions of
- [Workshop Staff](https://scandicenter.org/workshop-staff/) - Director: Caroline Doyle Caroline is the Events and Marketing Coordinator at the SCC&L and is so excited to be leading this new program! She grew up in Maine and has led programming at a sleepaway camp in upstate New York and interned with the Children's Museum and Theatre in Portland, Maine. She earned
- [Workshop Dates & Rates](https://scandicenter.org/workshop-dates-rates/) - Dates and Rates The workshop will run from July 13th to 31st every weekday from 9am to 4pm. The total cost of the program is $1800 and includes engaged and educational childcare, materials/costumes for the show, daily snacks, and tickets to the performance. For an additional fee, you may purchase a lunch package
- [Press](https://scandicenter.org/press/) - Scandinavian Cultural Center's “Våffeldagen,”Stirs Up Excitement and Sweet Flavors | March 2025 SCC&L Director Kerry Lavin interview on WBZ NewsRadio on Sauna Week | Feb 2025 Boston College Heights article about Indigenous culture at the SCC&L | Feb 2025 SCC&L mentioned in The Globe article "Can't always travel? There are close-by places that can bring
- [About](https://scandicenter.org/about/) - MISSION STATEMENT The Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library’s mission is to curate and celebrate the rich tapestry of Nordic arts, culture, and literature to the people of the Boston area and beyond. VISION The Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library’s vision is to grow a community where Nordic arts, culture, and literature flourish, without geographical boundaries,
- [Links](https://scandicenter.org/links/) - Language Learning In-person Classes Swedish School of Boston - Meets weekly on Tuesdays in Weston. Monthly Sunday classes for older students are also available. Visit www.svenskaskolanboston.org for more information. Danish School of Boston - Classes for children meet monthly on Saturdays. Adult classes are also available. Visit www.danishschoolofboston.com for more information. Suomi-kuolu: Finnish School of Boston - Meets on
- [Donate](https://scandicenter.org/donate/) - This page has been moved. If you are not redirected within 3 seconds, click here to go to the Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library donation page.
- [Mailing List](https://scandicenter.org/mailing-list/)
- [The Nordic Hall](https://scandicenter.org/the-nordic-hall/)
- [Events](https://scandicenter.org/events/)

## Events

- [Nordic Knit & Craft Gathering](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-knit-craft-gathering-2/) - Nordic culture has a rich tradition of fiber arts such as knitting and weaving, from Icelandic lopapeysa sweaters to Norwegian selbuvotter mittens. Our monthly Nordic Knit & Craft Gathering celebrates this while also welcoming all crafts, cultures, techniques and styles. Join a group of crafters who are creative and curious and get ready to be
- [St. Lucia's Day Craft Workshop](https://scandicenter.org/event/st-lucias-day-craft-workshop/) - St. Lucia's Day is a special holiday widely celebrated in Scandinavian countries in December. The most recognizable celebration is the St. Lucia procession, in which children parade wearing either dresses and wreaths (traditionally candles!) or white outfits while singing songs. We'll be celebrating by making an adorable craft! Kids of all ages will love these
- [Conversation Circles](https://scandicenter.org/event/conversation-circles/) - Are you looking for an opportunity to converse in a Nordic language? Join one (or more!) of our conversation circles for casual chats, whether you're fluent or a learner who wants some practice. While the Scandinavian Library has always been a place where people can come to speak and hear the five Nordic languages, this
- [Exhibit: Jens Retlev](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibit-jens-retlev-2/) - Sweden meets New England on our gallery walls this September. Join us for an opening reception celebrating Swedish-born, Rhode Island-based artist Jens Retlev and a body of work inspired by the landscapes that have shaped his life—from the coastlines and countryside of Scandinavia to the forests, mountains, and shores of New England. Friday, September 18
- [Nordic Nights: ABBA Bingo](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-nights-abba-bingo/) - Voulez-vous like to play some bingo? Take a chance on us Thursday, October 1st for a music bingo night featuring the songs of Swedish pop legends ABBA! Here's the name of the game: you'll get a bingo card and fill it with hits such as "Waterloo," "Dancing Queen," and "Take A Chance On Me." Then,
- [Runes 101](https://scandicenter.org/event/runes-101/) - History • Meaning • Divination • Everyday Practice Curious about the ancient symbols of the Norse world? Join us for a full-day introduction to the runes with Behzad "Bear" Bakhshandeh, an initiated Shaman in The Northern Tradition Shamanism Guild and practicing Norse Pagan. Together you'll explore: ✨ The history and origins of the Elder Futhark and
- [September Sauna with Got Sauna](https://scandicenter.org/event/september-sauna-with-got-sauna/) - Escape the ordinary and experience the timeless tradition of authentic Finnish sauna. For the weekend of September 18th-20th, Got Sauna will be on-site with their handcrafted wood-fired sauna. A Sauna Mestari (Finnish for "expert") will be on site to guide you through a brief orientation so you can relax with confidence and enjoy the experience
- [Altered Books](https://scandicenter.org/event/altered-books/) - Transform a printed book into a one-of-a-kind work of art using cutting, painting, collage, stitching, and other creative techniques. See samples of altered books and learn a variety of methods to create your own. Use your book as a journal, a memory of a trip or person, or simply a space to explore your artistic
- [Mads Tolling and the Mads Men: Playing the 60s](https://scandicenter.org/event/mads-tolling-and-the-mads-men-playing-the-60s/) - Mads Tolling & The Mads Men bring a fun and exciting program that is as nostalgic as it is contemporary, with re-imagined classic songs from 1960s television, film, and radio. Mads takes us back to the 60s serving up fun-filled nostalgia, exciting arrangements of familiar tunes and fresh takes on jazz standards and the not-so-standard – pushing
- [Summer Library Hours](https://scandicenter.org/event/summer-library-hours/) - The Scandinavian Library and Scandinavian Children's Library will be open for self-checkout this summer! Self-checkout is limited to library members, so make sure to sign up for your free library membership before visiting. Coffee will be available in the library and coloring pages and drawing supplies in the children's library downstairs. A staff member will
- [The Monstrous Viking Age: a Halloween Special](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-monstrous-viking-age-a-halloween-special/) - In the Viking age, monsters and other dreadful entities roamed the world of humans. These were not ethereal spirits wearing white bedsheets, but horrific physical entities that destroyed those that crossed their path in a most gruesome way. Vikings and Icelanders well into the modern era prepared themselves for a fight against these monsters with
- [Talk: Hygge and Happiness with Anne Ipsen, PhD.](https://scandicenter.org/event/talk-hygge-and-happiness-with-anne-ipsen-phd/) - Anne will give an illustrated talk about Hygge and Happiness, drawing on Meik Wiking’s “The Little Book of Hygge” and her own recent book, “Happier Longevity,” by Anne Ipsen and Tami Muller. Hygge has been described as the cozy feeling of curling up with a good book, spending time with loved ones, or sharing food
- [Exhibit - Dr. Albert R. Frederick: A Retrospective](https://scandicenter.org/event/photo-exhibit/) - The Scandinavian Cultural Center is proud to present a collection of work by artist Dr. Albert R. Frederick. Along with his wife Suzanne, Dr. Frederick spent many years traveling the world and later resided at the Scandinavian Living Center until his passing this summer. He was prolific in his photography throughout his travels, capturing images
- [Talk: Mangle Boards of Northern Europe](https://scandicenter.org/event/talk-mangle-boards-of-northern-europe/) - A mangle board is a plank of wood used in the 16th to 20th centuries to smooth wrinkles in linen. Author of the book "Mangle Boards of Northern Europe: A Definitive To The Geographic Origins of Mangle Boards" Jay Raymond joins us for a presentation of his research on the objects, which he surveyed over
- [World Cup Watch Parties (Sweden and Norway)](https://scandicenter.org/event/norway-sweden-watch-parties/) - We're so excited that two Scandinavian teams, Sweden and Norway, made it to the World Cup! Sweden has sadly been eliminated, while Norway continues to the quarterfinals. We've compiled a small list of places you can watch the game for free with other fans. Norway v. England - Saturday, July 11th at 5pm High Street
- [Exhibit: Newton Art Association 2026 New Members Show](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibit-newton-art-association-2026-new-members-show/) - Come and see the work of emerging local artists in our Nordic Hall through May and June. Each year, the Newton Art Association welcomes submissions from members who have joined the association within the past year for their New Members Show. There is a wide variety of work from a diverse array of artists using
- [Kaffestugan](https://scandicenter.org/event/kaffestugan/) - The Kaffestugan is closed for the summer; see you in September! Join us for our weekly pop-up Kaffestugan (café) each Saturday from 10am–2pm. Enjoy a variety of Scandinavian pastries, along with waffles, open-faced sandwiches and coffee. Follow the Kaffestugan on Facebook to see weekly specials and updates In case of inclement weather, please call
- [Midsummer Picnic 2026](https://scandicenter.org/event/midsummer-picnic-2026/) - Update: this event is sold out! 🌻Join us at the SCC&L for our outdoor Midsummer festival!🌻 Celebrate the summer solstice adorned in a flower crown and dancing around the maypole, or sit back and enjoy your picnic lunch while listening to the live music. There's something for everyone, and all ages are welcome. 🎁boxed lunch
- [Berserk 2026](https://scandicenter.org/event/berserk-2026/) -  BERSERK RETURNS! Sharpen your axes and gather your clan—BERSERK, our epic Viking festival, is storming back into town on Saturday, September 26th! TWO Rival Viking Encampments will take over the front lawn—witness warriors crafting tools of the past, playing traditional Viking games, and clashing in combat demonstrations throughout the day. It all leads up to an all-out battle to the BERSERK RETURNS! Sharpen your axes and gather your clan—BERSERK, our epic Viking festival, is storming back into town on Saturday, September 26th! TWO Rival Viking Encampments will take over the front lawn—witness warriors crafting tools of the past, playing traditional Viking games, and clashing in combat demonstrations throughout the day. It all leads up to an all-out battle to the
- [Screening: Summer With Monika](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-summer-with-monika/) - As June settles in and the city air turns thick with heat and possibility, join us for a screening of Summer with Monika, Ingmar Bergman’s sensual, restless portrait of young love and fleeting freedom. Released in 1953 and considered groundbreaking in its frank depiction of sexuality and desire, Summer with Monika follows two young lovers
- [Nordic Knit & Craft Gathering](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-knit-craft-gathering/) - Calling all crafters! Are you… Looking to meet others with similar interests? Excited to spend a morning with your current craft project, Or need inspiration for a new one? If the answer to any of the above is YES, head to the Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library for our Nordic Knit & Craft Gathering! This
- [Swedish Flag Raising at Boston City Hall Plaza](https://scandicenter.org/event/swedish-flag-raising-at-boston-city-hall-plaza/) - Meet us at Boston City Hall Plaza for a ceremonial flag raising to celebrate Sweden's National Day. Hosted by the Honorary Consul of Sweden in New York, Ann-Kristin Lund, this free event will feature remarks and a musical performance in addition to the flag raising. Friday, June 12th | 1pm | free
- [Screening: Kings of Kubb](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-kings-of-kubb/) - We are thrilled to host a screening of Kings of Kubb, featuring a personalized recorded introduction from directors Steve Dayton and B.J. Hollars. If you're already a kubb pro, we know you'll want to see this exciting documentary and join us for some games of kubb (also called "viking chess") on the lawn afterwards. If
- [Midsummer Pajaki Making](https://scandicenter.org/event/midsummer-pajaki-making/) - Celebrate the arrival of summer by making a pajaki with us! Hosting a fun Midsummer craft mashup! Pajakis are a traditional Polish craft--and here we marry it with a Swedish maypole! They can be small mobiles hung in your home, massive chandeliers displayed in museums, or anything in between! We will decorate ours with midsummer
- [Syttende Mai Celebration 2026](https://scandicenter.org/event/syttende-mai-celebration-2026/) - 17. MAI CELEBRATION sponsored by Norumbega Lodge #3-506, Sons of Norway Saturday, May 16th 17. mai family picnic Scandinavian Cultural Center – 206 Waltham Street – West Newton, MA 02465 Schedule of Events 12:30pm – Gather for 17. mai parade at the entrance to the SCC 12:45 pm – Step-off time for the parade 1pm
- [📚 Book Talk with Pernille Ipsen](https://scandicenter.org/event/📚-book-talk-with-pernille-ipsen/) - Join us for an inspiring conversation with Pernille Ipsen, acclaimed author and historian, on her powerful memoir My Seven Mothers: Making a Family in the Danish Women’s Movement. Ipsen, a longtime professor of gender and women’s studies and now full-time writer, tells the remarkable story of the seven women who raised her, weaving together themes
- [Norwegian Flag Raising at Boston City Hall Plaza](https://scandicenter.org/event/norwegian-flag-raising-at-boston-city-hall-plaza/) - Join us at Boston City Hall Plaza to commemorate the 201st anniversary of the first organized Norwegian emigration to the United States. On July 4, 1825, the sloop Restauration set sail from Stavanger, Norway, carrying 52 hopeful emigrants seeking a new life in America. This voyage marked the beginning of a significant chapter in Norwegian-American
- [Voting: Swedish Parliamentary Elections](https://scandicenter.org/event/voting-swedish-parliamentary-elections/) - Voting for the upcoming Swedish Parliamentary will be held in person in the Nordic Hall on: Saturday August 22 10 AM-1 PM Contact the Consulate for mail voting material – boston@consulateofsweden.org.
- [Screening: The Mountain](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-the-mountain/) - Join us for an inspiring afternoon of Icelandic cinema, featuring Iceland's first officially certified sustainable film production. The Mountain (Icelandic: Fjallið) is a coming-of-age story of family, fate, and the cosmos. Teacher and amateur astronomer María (Sólveig Guðmundsdóttir) plans a trip with her family into the highlands to photograph a comet she thinks she's discovered.
- [Finnish Book Club](https://scandicenter.org/event/finnish-book-club/) - Join the new Finnish Book Club for our inaugural book club gathering on May 9th as we dive into the classic The Summer Book by Tove Jansson. Set against a serene island backdrop, this beautiful story invites reflection, connection, and conversation. All are welcome — we’d love to have you! RSVPs are helpful, but walk-ins are
- [Vappu (Finnish May Day)](https://scandicenter.org/event/vappu-finnish-may-day/) - Welcome to celebrate Vappu (Finnish May Day) with Suomi-koulu and Finlandia Foundation Boston Chapter. We are hosting a Vappu picnic at the Scandinavian Cultural Center on May 2, 2026 from 12.30 to 3 pm! We have traditional Vappu-munkki (donuts) made by Sweet Finnish bakery, Rindge NH. We are also crafting Vappu-masks with children. You can
- [Summer Theater Workshop](https://scandicenter.org/event/summer-theater-workshop/) - The Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library is excited to be hosting a theater workshop this summer! The program will run from July 13th - 31st for kids ages 8-12 who are interested in acting and theater production. We will be putting on a production of Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen's classic play Peer
- [Exhibit: Animals Amongst Us by Magnus Snorrason](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibit-animals-amongst-us-by-magnus-snorrason/) - We’re pleased to welcome photographer and board member Magnus Snorrason to Nordic Hall with his exhibition Animals Amongst Us, on view through April. Stop by and take a look. ARTIST STATEMENT: My decade-long daily photographic project has gradually shifted from a traditional exploration of street photography to a study of parallel worlds. 3,359 (so far!)
- [Screening: Crooked Lines of Beauty by Sven Blume](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-crooked-lines-of-beauty-by-sven-blume/) - Crooked Lines of Beauty – My Grandfather the Architect Carl NyrénApril 18 at 1:00 PM | Nordic Hall Join us for a special screening of this intimate and visually rich documentary by filmmaker Sven Blume. Crooked Lines of Beauty offers a deeply personal portrait of renowned Swedish architect Carl Nyrén, weaving together archival footage, family
- [Storytime with Maya](https://scandicenter.org/event/storytime-with-maya/) - Gather round for a story! Our library volunteer Maya will be reading in the Children's Library starting at noon on Saturday. One story will be read in Norwegian and another in English. You don't have to understand Norwegian to attend--the pictures and engaging presentation will be sure to entertain your little ones. Our children's library
- [Break Away - A Concert by Analog By Choice](https://scandicenter.org/event/break-away-a-concert-by-analog-by-choice/) - We are proud to host Analog By Choice for a presentation of their concert Break Away. All of us have traditions, customs, and values that we’ve grown up with. How do we decide as we grow and change which ones we hold on to and which ones we change? Just like our personal growth, composers
- [Screening: Never Alone (2025)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-never-alone-2025/) - Join us for a moving and powerful afternoon of cinema as we present Never Alone (Finland, 2025), a gripping historical drama based on true events. Set during World War II, Never Alone tells the remarkable story of Jewish refugees seeking safety in Finland as Nazi influence spreads across Europe. At the center is Finnish-Jewish businessman
- [Nordic Easter Crafts 2026 SOLD OUT](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-easter-crafts-2026/) - Join us for a festive morning of Nordic Easter crafts and traditions! This event is open to all ages (and egg-painting skill levels) and will invite you to explore a variety of Scandinavian traditions to celebrate one of the region’s most beloved holidays. Activities will include… Making påskris (Swedish Easter trees), twigs embellished with colorful
- [Takeshi Nagayasu presented by the Leroy Anderson Foundation](https://scandicenter.org/event/takeshi-nagayasu-presented-by-the-leroy-anderson-foundation/) - The Leroy Anderson Foundation is pleased to present pianist Takeshi Nagayasu in concert. Takeshi Nagayasu has performed in concert halls in New York, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, South Korea, China and Japan. He has received numerous awards and prizes in competitions including the Texas State International Piano Festival Concerto Competition, Concours International Long-Thibaud in Paris,
- [Våffeldagen – Waffle Day 2026](https://scandicenter.org/event/vaffeldagen-waffle-day-2026/) - During our weekly Kaffestugan we will be celebrating the Swedish tradition of Våffeldagen. Swedes have enjoyed waffles in some form since the 1600’s and they remain popular today. So much so they celebrate them every March! Often covered with cream and jam instead of syrup, these are sure to delight. Come on out for lunch
- [Concert: 3,4,5 Fanciful Flute & Strings](https://scandicenter.org/event/concert-345-fanciful-flute-strings/) - The Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Boston presents an afternoon of chamber music, hosted in the SCC&L's Nordic Hall and featuring music by Valerie Coleman, W.A. Mozart, and Amy Beach. The Salon Series is Pro Arte's chamber music concert series. Each performance features a select handful of musicians from Pro Arte's cooperative along with occasional
- [Screening: The Kiss (2022)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-the-kiss-2022/) - Join us for a compelling afternoon of Danish cinema with The Kiss, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Bille August. Set in the early 20th century, the film follows Anton, a young cavalry cadet, who becomes entangled in a complicated relationship with Edith, the disabled daughter of a wealthy baron. As Anton struggles to distinguish love from
- [St. Urho Day Sauna](https://scandicenter.org/event/st-urho-day-sauna/) - Abundance Sauna will be at The Scandinavian Cultural Center -- Saturday and Sunday, March 14 & 15, 2026. St. Urho is an unusual character. We celebrate and remember him every year on March 16th. As legends have it, the saint chased the grasshoppers out of Finland shouting at them, “Grasshoppers, Grasshoppers, Go to Hell!” But why did
- [Between Languages: The Power of Multilingualism](https://scandicenter.org/event/between-languages-the-power-of-multilingualism/) - In bi- and multilingual homes, parents sometimes struggle with the decision which language(s) they should use with their children. Outside of the family, at least since the 1960s when the first bilingual programs were introduced in schools in Canada, there has been a heated debate in many countries around the world as to the pros
- [Nordic Knit & Craft Gathering](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-knit-crafts-gathering/) - Calling all crafters! Are you… Looking to meet others with similar interests? Excited to spend a morning with your current craft project, Or need inspiration for a new one? If the answer to any of the above is YES, head to the Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library on Saturday, March 7th from 10am to noon
- [Exhibit: Portals - Hilde-Kari Guttormsen](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibit-portals-hilde-kari-guttormsen/) - Join us for an opening reception for Hilde-Kari Guttormsen's exhibit, Portals. Guttormsen was insired by the cave drawings found in Northern Norway, now a UNESO site. The drawings feature showcasing Stone Age hunter-gatherer life with carvings and rare paintings depicting showcasing Stone Age hunter-gatherer life with carvings and rare paintings depicting reindeer, elk, boats, humans,
- [Kalevala Day: Discover Finland’s Culture](https://scandicenter.org/event/kalevala-day-discover-finlands-culture/) - Kalevala Day: Discover Finland’s Culture A Hands-On Cultural Workshop Celebrate Kalevala Day with an immersive afternoon exploring Finnish culture, mythology, and creativity with Finlandia Foundation Boston. This engaging, hands-on workshop introduces participants to the rich origin stories of the Kalevala, Finland’s national epic, through storytelling, cultural context, and creative making. Led by Finnish-American artist Kristine
- [Screening: Lewerentz - Divine Darkness with Director Sven Blume](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-lewerentz-divine-darkness-with-director-sven-blume/) - Special Screening: Lewerentz – Divine DarknessWith Director Sven Blume in Attendance Join us for a special screening of Lewerentz – Divine Darkness, an evocative documentary that explores the life and legacy of Swedish architect Sigurd Lewerentz—one of the most enigmatic figures in modern architecture. The afternoon will begin with an introduction by the film’s director,
- [Finlandia Foundation Boston Presents: National Sauna Week 2026](https://scandicenter.org/event/finlandia-foundation-boston-presents-national-sauna-week-2026/) - Abundance Sauna will be celebrating National Sauna Week at the Scandinavian Cultural Center, Friday through Sunday February 20-22, 2026. There are many sessions available each day, starting as early as 10:00am. Choose between 60 minute and 90-minute sessions. The session cost is the same regardless of the number of people in your party. The sauna
- [Screening: The Painter and The Thief (2020)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-the-painter-and-the-thief-2020/) - Join us at the Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library for a screening of the extraordinary and deeply moving documentary The Painter and the Thief. When two of Czech artist Barbora Kysilkova’s paintings are stolen from a gallery in Oslo, she seeks out one of the thieves—not for revenge, but for understanding. What unfolds is an
- [Screening: Let the River Flow (2023)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-let-the-river-flow-2023/) - February Screening: Let the River Flow (2023). A young teacher, Ester, hides her Sami identity to avoid being exposed to racism. After finding herself drawn to demonstrations against a big dam development in Alta, a personal journey out of the shame she has carried for so long begins. Saturday, February 14th | 1 PM |
- [Screening: Sentimental Value (2024)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-sentimental-value-2024/) - Join us for a special screening of Sentimental Value, a critically acclaimed Norwegian drama from director Joachim Trier (The Worst Person in the World). Selected for Official Competition at the Cannes Film Festival, Sentimental Value explores the complicated emotional terrain of family, memory, and artistic inheritance. The film centers on a fractured family brought back
- [Oskar Stenmark - in my grandmother’s footsteps](https://scandicenter.org/event/oskar-stenmark-in-my-grandmothers-footsteps/) - Oskar invites you into a world of music and stories, spanning over decades. Dating back to 1762, Oskar’s family has been active in the traditional folk music scene for a long time. Melodies have been passed onto him from his grandmother, Elsie, who came to the U.S. on a tour with a group of fiddlers
- [Greetings from New England — Film Screening & Conversation with Filmmaker Jarrett McPhee](https://scandicenter.org/event/greetings-from-new-england-film-screening-conversation-with-filmmaker-jarrett-mcphee/) - Join us for a special screening of Greetings from New England, a documentary exploring tradition, identity, and the quiet strength found in place, landscape, and heritage. Filmmaker Jarrett McPhee will be with us to introduce the film and share insight into his creative process and inspiration. Following the screening, Jarrett will give a talk on
- [Winter Warm Up with Abundance Sauna](https://scandicenter.org/event/winter-warm-up-with-abundance-sauna-2/) - Abundance Sauna will be at the Scandinavian Cultural Center on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 16th-18th 2026. Join us for a traditional, wood fired sauna experience! Daring souls are invited to experience the thrill of thermal extremes with a dip in the cold plunge tank, or snow angels, if Mother Nature and Ol' Man Winter
- [A Course on Norse Paganism with Behzad "Bear" Bakhshandeh](https://scandicenter.org/event/a-course-on-norse-paganism-with-behzad-bear-bakhshandeh/) - Step into the vast world of Norse Paganism and what it means to be one. This entry level class will cover Animism, elemental magik, the Norse gods, how to have a daily practice, and end with a group journey to send you back out into the world feeling more connected to the realm around you.
- [Screening: Top 10 Must (2024)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-top-10-must-2024/) - Screening: Top Ten Must (2024) Arna, a disillusioned artist, sets out to complete a list of ten things before she dies. Mjöll, a desperate mother, escapes prison to reunite with her daughter. When their paths collide at a gas station, an unexpected journey across Iceland begins in this entertaining blend of drama and comedy. Saturday,
- [Deck the Cards! Yule Tarot with Michi](https://scandicenter.org/event/deck-the-cards-yule-tarot-with-michi/) - Take a little break for some “me time” amid the holiday hustle and bustle. Come sit a spell this joyous Yule! ✨ Reflect on 2025’s lessons, set intentions for 2026, and open yourself to messages meant just for you. Each booking includes a special holiday pouch filled with a little magick to carry you through
- [New England Nordic Christmas Events 2025](https://scandicenter.org/event/new-england-nordic-christmas-events-2025/) - NOVEMBER Saturday, December 15th - 41st Annual Swedish Yule Fair at Holy Trinity United Methodist Church (Danvers, MA) Saturday, November 22nd - Community Covenant Church's Scandinavian Fair at Community Covenant Church (Peabody, MA) 9:30 AM - 2 PM DECEMBER: Saturday, December 6th - Pepparkakans dag – Gingerbread Cookie Day 2025 at the Kaffestugan at the
- [Smor gas bord: Jewelry by Scott Rohnstrom](https://scandicenter.org/event/smor-gas-bord-jewelry-by-scott-rohnstrom/) - Scott Rohnstom returns to the Nordic Hall! 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
- [Lucia, Queen of Light - A concert celebrating Saint Lucia!](https://scandicenter.org/event/lucia-queen-of-light-a-concert-celebrating-saint-lucia/) - The arrival of Lucia, the young Sicilian martyr from times of the Roman Empire, is celebrated on December 13 in the Nordic countries as she brings light into the darkness of winter. Merulae, a Boston-based Swedish vocal group, will bring music of Lucia and Christmas, singing traditional and new songs. Sunday, December 14th | 6pm
- [The Yule Cat Gives Back: A Nordic Holiday Event](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-yule-cat-gives-back-a-nordic-holiday-event/) - This December, the SCC&L welcomes a very special (and slightly mischievous!) holiday guest—the Salem Yule Cat—for a festive afternoon celebrating Icelandic folklore and giving back. The Salem Yule Cat will be visiting Nordic Hall to collect donations for a cat food drive, helping support cats in need this winter. Admission to this event is a
- [Pepparkakans dag – Gingerbread Cookie Day 2025](https://scandicenter.org/event/pepparkakans-dag-gingerbread-cookie-day-2025/) - 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
- [Screening: Hanna: She is Rebel (2024)](https://scandicenter.org/event/3124-2/) - Screening: Hanna: She is Rebel (2024) Saturday, November 22nd | 1pm 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
- [SMÖRGÅSTÅRTA DAY – FALL 2025](https://scandicenter.org/event/smorgastarta-day-fall-2025/) - 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
- [🧦 Mismatched for Good: A Pippi Longstocking Celebration](https://scandicenter.org/event/🧦-mismatched-for-good-a-pippi-longstocking-celebration/) - Join us for a playful day of giving inspired by everyone’s favorite freckle-faced heroine, Pippi Longstocking! True to Pippi’s spirit of kindness, courage, and joyful rebellion, we’re inviting families to wear their most mismatched socks and take part in a community sock drive to support local shelters. Bring a new pair (or two!) to donate
- [Sauna Gratitude Sessions](https://scandicenter.org/event/sauna-gratitude-sessions/) - Sauna Gratitude Sessions with Abundadnce Sauna Traditional Wood Fired Sauna Experience
- [Screening: The Swedish Torpedo](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-the-swedish-torpedo/) - 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
- [SWEA Boston 40 years - A Tapestry of Friendship and Cultural Exchange](https://scandicenter.org/event/swea-boston-40-years-a-tapestry-of-friendship-and-cultural-exchange/) - SWEA Boston 40 years - A Tapestry of Friendship and Cultural Exchange Since 1985, SWEA Boston, a vibrant non-profit organization, has been the heartbeat of Swedish-American friendship and cultural preservation in the New England region. This special photographic tribute celebrates four decades of unity, shared experiences, and the unyielding spirit of the Swedish women who
- [Polarn O. Pyret & Outdoor School Shop - Sample Sale Oct 24 & 25](https://scandicenter.org/event/polarn-o-pyret-outdoor-school-shop-sample-sale-oct-24-25/) - NOT TO BE MISSED. PO.P is leaving the U.S.! This will be our last sale for the forseeable future. Polarn O. Pyret (PO.P) is a Swedish children’s clothing band based in Stockholm. The name means “Buddy and The Little One” in Swedish. Up to 40% off the following brands & more! Polarn O. Pyret, Helly
- [Eeppi Ursin is coming to town!](https://scandicenter.org/event/eeppi-ursin-is-coming-to-town/) - 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
- [Screening: 100 Litres of Gold (2024)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-100-litres-of-gold-2024/) - The Scandinavian Library’s October film: 100 Litres of Gold (2024) In a small village in southern Finland, the middle-aged sisters Taina and Pirkko promised to spend weeks making 100 litres of their famous strong self-brewed beer, sahti, for a family wedding. But their batch is so tasty, they drink it all themselves. While struggling with
- [Revels Salon: Illuminating Fairy Tales with Gregory Maguire](https://scandicenter.org/event/revels-salon-illuminating-fairy-tales-with-gregory-maguire/) - 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
- [Huldufólk: An Enchanted Dwellings Celebration – The Seasons of the Hidden Folk](https://scandicenter.org/event/huldufolk-an-enchanted-dwellings-celebration-the-seasons-of-the-hidden-folk/) - You’ve heard of fairy walks, right? This year, step into the world of Iceland’s hidden people with a seasonal twist. Join us for an enchanting adventure through the four seasons of the Huldufólk, discovering how these elusive beings live in harmony with nature all year round. 🌟 Event Highlights 🌲 🍃 Self-Guided Huldufólk Journey: Meander
- [A WWII Tale Brought to Life with Bob Ellertsen](https://scandicenter.org/event/talk-with-robert-ellertsen-on-farsunds-occupation-history/) - Back by popular demand… 📖 We’re thrilled to welcome back Bob Ellertsen, who returns to share stories from a powerful book he translated from Norwegian to English: Farsund's Occupation History by Johannes Seland. Get ready to dive into the gripping true story of life in the Norwegian seaport town of Farsund and the nearby farms
- [Crossroads: Råberg, Johnson & Stenmark](https://scandicenter.org/event/brunos-farewell-a-nordic-homecoming-concert/) - Crossroads: Råberg, Johnson & Stenmark Sunday, September 14th, 2025 | 1pm Join us for a rich and resonant afternoon of music featuring three extraordinary artists—Bruno Råberg on bass, Oskar Stenmark on flugelhorn, and Timothy Johnson on guitar. Each brings their own voice and story to the stage, weaving together jazz, Nordic influences, and deep musical
- [Screening: Women & the Wind](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-women-the-wind/) - Motivated by Kiana’s first North Atlantic crossing in 2019, where she witnessed a plastic-littered ocean, Mara Noka and Kiana, joined by filmmaker Alizé Jireh and environmentalist Lærke Heilmann, set off across the North Atlantic again in 2022 to follow plastic pollution on its ride to Europe via the Gulf Stream. Throughout the entirety of the
- [Piano Concert with Rui Gong](https://scandicenter.org/event/piano-concert-with-rui-gong/) - Join us and experience the talent of piano prodigy Rui Gong! At only eleven years old, Rui has an exceptional aptitude for the piano, studying the instrument since the age of six. His ability flourished at the Li Fang Piano studio, where he would go on to win multiple international awards in the span of
- [New Members Show 2025](https://scandicenter.org/event/new-members-show-2025/) - The Newton Arts Association New Members show starts May 10th and goes to June 28th. This show is open and free to the public. Please email Kerry at kerry@scandicenter.org for viewing times.
- [Midsummer at the SCC&L 2025](https://scandicenter.org/event/midsummer-at-the-sccl-2025/) - Less than a week to grab your tickets for our midsummer picnic including: Flower crown station sponsored by SWEA Boston boxed lunch prepared by Kaffestugan live musical performance by Merulae singing and dancing around the maypole Swedish candy and pantry goods for sale *advanced tickets required** This will be our last event of the season!
- [Screening: Odd Fish (2024)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-odd-fish-2024/) - Presented as June's Library film choice: Odd Fish (Ljósvíkingar) Odd Fish (Icelandic: Ljósvíkingar) is a 2024 Icelandic drama film directed and written by Snævar Sölvi Sölvason. When two childhood friends get an unexpected opportunity to keep their fish restaurant open all year round, one of them comes out of the closet as a trans woman,
- [BERSERK - A Viking Festival for All 2025](https://scandicenter.org/event/berserk-a-viking-festival-for-all-ages-2025/) - WE'RE STILL ON - RAIN NEVER STOPPED A VIKING ⚔️ BERSERK RETURNS! ⚔️Sharpen your axes and gather your clan—BERSERK, our epic Viking festival, is storming back into town on Saturday, May 31st! 🏕️ TWO Rival Viking Encampments will take over the front lawn—witness warriors crafting tools of the past, playing traditional Viking games, and clashing
- [Matkalle Suomeen! Off to Finland! Travel Phrases, Helsinki Hotspots, and Handy Tips!](https://scandicenter.org/event/matkalle-suomeen-off-to-finland-travel-phrases-helsinki-hotspots-and-handy-tips/) - Join Saija Laurla to learn Finnish travel vocabulary, useful sentences and tips on where to visit in Helsinki! First meeting: Friday April 4th | 6 - 7:30 pm | for all 4 classes: $150; $100 for members | Tickets *We need at least 10 registrants for classes to run* There will be 4 meetings, starting
- [Screening: Gold Run](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-gold-run/) - Presented as the Library’s May film choice: Gold Run (2022) April 9, 1940. The German war machine occupies Norway. One of their primary objectives is to seize the nation’s entire gold reserves. But thanks to a few courageous individuals, the gold is smuggled out - just as the Germans come.​​ Based on true events, ​​Gold
- [Efterskole i Danmark? A Year in Denmark?](https://scandicenter.org/event/efterskole-i-danmark-a-year-in-denmark-2/) - Ranum Efterskole College is a Danish Efterskole with an international programme adapted to expat families or foreign students who would like to take 9th-10th grade in Denmark. We have a unique programme for Danish and cross-cultural young people who want to improve their Danish. At Ranum Efterskole College it is possible to take the general
- [Syttende Mai Celebration 2025](https://scandicenter.org/event/syttende-mai-celebration-2025/) - 17. MAI CELEBRATION sponsored by Norumbega Lodge #3-506, Sons of Norway Saturday, May 17th 17. mai family picnic Scandinavian Cultural Center – 206 Waltham Street – West Newton, MA 02465 Schedule of Events 12:30pm - Gather for 17. mai parade at the entrance to the SCC 12:45 pm - Step-off time for the parade 1pm
- [Norwegian Flag Raising - Boston City Hall Plaza](https://scandicenter.org/event/norwegian-flag-raising-boston-city-hall-plaza/) - Join us in commemorating the 200th anniversary of the first organized Norwegian emigration to the United States. On July 4, 1825, the sloop Restauration set sail from Stavanger, Norway, carrying 52 hopeful emigrants seeking a new life in America. This voyage marked the beginning of a significant chapter in Norwegian-American history, leading to nearly 900,000
- [Exhibit: Karina Granbom – My Heart in Sweden](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibit-karina-granbom-my-heart-in-sweden/) - This exhibit is a deeply personal collection of photographs capturing the beauty of Sweden, primarily from Medelpad, where Karina Granbom grew up, and the Stockholm region, where she spends much of her time. Each year, she brings these images back with her to the U.S. as a way to stay connected to the country that
- [(CANCELLED) Merulae  - A Swedish Singing Group](https://scandicenter.org/event/merulae-a-swedish-singing-group/) - 🐦‍⬛Merlulae is a Swedish vocal group of women’s voices from Greater Boston. They are a group of 10 Swedish women that do harmonies of traditional and more contemporary music. Merlulae means 'The Blackbirds' in Latin. The blackbird sings in the springtime and inspires us to ” sing in the spring” with some Swedish traditional songs. CANCELLED
- [Nordic Printmaking Workshop with Kristine Holohan](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-printmaking-workshop-with-kristine-holohan/) - Join us for an afternoon of Nordic printmaking! On April 27th, from 3:30-5:30pm, the Finlandia Foundation of Boston invites you to explore the art of Nordic printmaking in an interactive workshop led by accomplished artist Kristi Holohan. Dive into traditional techniques with a contemporary twist, and create your very own unique prints inspired by the
- [Norwegian Folk Dance Music - The Kaufmann Duo Concert](https://scandicenter.org/event/kaufmann-duo-concert/) - The Kaufmann Duo (Mattias and Charles Kaufmann) will play Norwegian folk dances collected by Norwegian folklorist Klara Semb (1884–1970) and their own arrangements of Scandinavian folk music. Saturday, April 26th | 1pm | $20; $10 for members | Tickets Mattias Kaufmann is an accordionist based in Boston, MA, known for their innovative compositional work with the
- [Lana Suran in Concert](https://scandicenter.org/event/swedish-pianist-lana-suran/) - Swedish Pianist Lana Suran is coming to the Nordic Hall for a solo recital. Lana Suran is an award-winning Swedish pianist and one of the leading Scandinavian pianists of her generation. Hailed by the Augsburger Allgemeine as ‘simply an outstanding artist’, Lana is armed with the insights that flow from a deep understanding of her
- [Nordic Easter Crafts 2025](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-easter-crafts-2025/) - Get ready to hop into spring Scandinavian-style! Join us for a fun and festive afternoon of Nordic Easter crafts perfect for all ages. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just love the smell of fresh glue sticks, this hands-on workshop will bring a burst of color and tradition to your holiday season. We’ll explore beautiful
- [Screening: Tove's Room (2023)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-toves-room-2023/) - Presented as the Library's April film choice: TOVE'S ROOM ( TOVES VÆRELSE) In a luxury apartment in the center of Copenhagen, set in the 1960s, Tove Ditlevsen lives with Ekstra Bladet's editor-in-chief, Victor Andreasen, in a tumultuous marriage. When the young writer Klaus Rifbjerg comes to lunch to discuss literature, he has no idea what
- [Bruno Råberg - Solo Bass Concert](https://scandicenter.org/event/bruno-raberg-concert/) - Swedish bassist/composer Bruno Råberg presents a concert for solo bass featuring his own compositions, Swedish folk melodies and jazz classics. Bruno Råberg is an internationally renowned Swedish bass player and composer who has made 14 recordings as a leader, about 50 as a sideman, and who has performed/recorded with world-class artists including Kris Davis, Jerry Bergonzi,
- [Book Talk with Kortney Yasenka](https://scandicenter.org/event/book-talk-with-kortney-yasenka/) - Join us for a book talk with author Kortney Yasenka as she discusses her new book Swedish Lagom: Finding Joy in Just Enough. releasing on February 25th 2025. You don't need to be Swedish to benefit from the principles of lagom - discover the secret to a happier, more balanced life with this Swedish philosophy.
- [Våffeldagen - Waffle Day 2025](https://scandicenter.org/event/vaffeldagen-waffle-day-2025/) - During our weekly Kaffestugan we will be celebrating the Swedish tradition of Våffeldagen. Swedes have enjoyed waffles in some form since the 1600’s and they remain popular today. So much so they celebrate them every March! Often covered with cream and jam instead of syrup, these are sure to delight. Come on out for lunch
- [Violinist Charlotte Loukola presented by the Finlandia Foundation Boston](https://scandicenter.org/event/violinist-charlotte-loukola-presented-by-the-finlandia-foundation-boston/) - Finlandia Foundation Boston Proudly Presents Finlandia Foundation National Performer of the Year: Violinist Charlotte Loukola. Join us for a captivating solo performance that takes audiences on a musical journey across the globe—from the United States to South America and Europe. Charlotte’s program showcases the violin’s versatility across genres, blending her artistry with personal storytelling. Having
- [St. Urho's Day Sauna](https://scandicenter.org/event/st-urhos-day-sauna/) - Relax in an authentic wood-fired Finnish sauna for Ides of St. Urho Day. Got Sauna will be at The Scandinavian Cultural Center on Saturday, and Sunday March 15 & 16, 2025. 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.
- [Book Talk: Joan Wickersham](https://scandicenter.org/event/book-talk-joan-wickersham/) - Join us for a book talk with author Joan Wickersham as she discusses her book No Ship Sets Out To Be A Shipwreck in conversation with author Suzanne Matson. In this nonfiction/poetry hybrid, Wickersham meditates on a Swedish warship Vasa, which sank only minutes into its maiden voyage and lay forgotten underwater until it was found
- [Screening: The Day Iceland Stood Still](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-the-day-iceland-stood-still/) - In honor of International Women's Day the SCC&L is screening the new documentary The Day Iceland Stood Still (Dagurinn sem Ísland stöðvaðist) When 90% of Iceland’s women walked off the job and out of their homes one morning in 1975 the country came to a standstill. Unexpectedly funny and told for the first time, this
- [March Scandi Cookbook Club (Finnish Recipes)](https://scandicenter.org/event/march-scandi-cookbook-club-finnish-recipes/) - ** PLEASE ONLY SIGN UP IF YOU ARE ABLE TO PREPARE A DISH TO SHARE WITH THE GROUP. THE FUN OF IT IS ABOUT THE PARTCIPATION** What's a cookbook club? It's the idea is that — like a traditional book club — every month you get together as a group. Instead of talking about a
- [Meet the Author: S. J. Taylor](https://scandicenter.org/event/norumbega-lodge-march-cultural-meeting/) - Norumbega Lodge March Cultural Meeting includes meeting author S. J. Taylor. Madsi the True by S. J. Taylor A new fantasy book inspired by Norwegian folklore... Twelve-year-old Madsi loved the tales that her bold sister, Lisbet, told... until Lisbet became a story, stolen away by the Northern Lights. When Madsi begs the Lights to free
- [Tim Johnson & Sahil Warsi](https://scandicenter.org/event/timothy-johnson-in-concert-2/) - Norwegian NYC based jazz guitarist, Tim Johnson, with acoustic bassist Sahil Warsi. Saturday, March 1st | 1pm | $20; FREE for members | Tickets Timothy Johnson is a Norwegian guitarist, composer, and educator, based in NYC. He has performed at world-renowned jazz clubs like Dizzy’s Club (NYC), The 55 Bar (NYC) Scullers Jazz (Boston), Smalls (NYC),
- [Exhibit: Juliana Gagné](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibit-juliana-gagne/) - We are excited to welcome Juliana Gagné for their first exhibit at the SCC&L titled: The Dream Dimension: Beyond the Veil This exhibit is largely inspired by Juliana’s Grandfather, Dr Sherman Eddie Nelson. Dr Nelson was a pioneering psychologist and came from a family of Sámi, Nordic and Finnish immigrants. The exhibition explores the themes
- [Finlandia Foundation Boston Presents: National Sauna Week 2025](https://scandicenter.org/event/finlandia-foundation-boston-presents-national-sauna-week-2025/) - Got Sauna will be at the Scandinavian Cultural Center in Newton, celebrating National Sauna Week, Friday thru Sunday February 21-23, 2025. There are many sessions available each day, starting as early as 10:00am. Choose between 60 minute and 90 minute sessions. The session cost is the same regardless of the number of people in your party. The sauna comfortably accommodates 3 people
- [Screening: Máhccan - Homecoming](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-mahccan-homecoming/) - Screening: Máhccan - Homecoming (2023) Filmmaker Suvi West takes the audience behind the scenes of the museum world, revealing a visual, philosophical, and spiritual realm. Sámi herself, she seeks a connection with her ancestors through old museum objects, eventually arriving at the collective pain points of the Sámi people. How can the damage caused by
- [Nordic Kids: Birch and Birds](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-kids-birch-and-birds/) - Did you know birch trees are an important part of Nordic culture, history, and the environment? They are used for many purposes, including construction, food, and medicine. Join us for to learn a little about birch in the Nordics and add your own birds to a birch forest print to take home! Fun for all
- [Feb Scandi Cookbook Club (Swedish Recipes)](https://scandicenter.org/event/feb-scandi-cookbook-club/) - ** PLEASE ONLY SIGN UP IF YOU ARE ABLE TO PREPARE A DISH TO SHARE WITH THE GROUP. THE FUN OF IT IS ABOUT THE PARTCIPATION** DATE CHANGE: February 13th What's a cookbook club? It's the idea is that — like a traditional book club — every month you get together as a group. Instead
- [Screening: Je'vida (2023)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-jevida-2023/) - Presented as the Library's February film pick in honor of National Saami Day: Je'vida (2023) A black-and-white film, Je’vida is an emotional portrait of a woman unwittingly confronting the past she struggled to bury after abandoning her family and community decades earlier. It is a language drama film written and directed by Katja Gauriloff. Saturday,
- [Mustard Magic: A Nordic Tasting Adventure!](https://scandicenter.org/event/mustard-magic-a-nordic-tasting-adventure/) - The Nordic countries have a deep-rooted love affair with mustard! With a history that stretches back to the Viking era, mustard was cherished not just for its bold flavor but also for its potential medicinal properties. Over the centuries, it has become a staple of Scandinavian cuisine, finding its way into sandwiches, sauces, marinades, and
- [Screening: Amundsen](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-amundsen/) - Norumbega Lodge Cultural Meeting At the February 2nd Cultural meeting at 3:00 PM, we will see the movie "Amundsen the Greatest Expedition". It is about Roald Amundsen, one of the greatest Norwegian explorers of all time. The first man to the south pole and first to sail through the North West Passage. This movie details
- [Duo Råmark Concert](https://scandicenter.org/event/duo-ramark-concert/) - Duo Råmark” is a mix of Bruno Råberg and Oskar Stenmark’s last names, loosely meaning ”bare ground”. The duo is finally coming back to SCC&L after a couple of years of touring and releasing new albums. The music will give you a hint of folk and jazz, electronics add an exciting dimension to well known
- [Winter Warm Up with Got Sauna (SOLD OUT)](https://scandicenter.org/event/winter-warm-up-with-abundance-sauna/) - The Scandinavian Cultural Center Presents: A Traditional Wood Fired Sauna Experience. Got Sauna will be at The Scandinavian Cultural Center -- Friday, Saturday, and Sunday January 24-26, 2025. There are many sessions available each day, starting as early as 10:00am. Choose between 60 minute and 90 minute sessions. The session cost is the same regardless of the number of people in
- [Screening: Rahčan - Ella's Riot](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-rahcan-ellas-riot/) - Screening: Rahčan - Ella's Riot Ella is Sámi, a member of the indigenous population of Northern Europe. She’s also a pop star and activist who wants to protect the Sámi cultural heritage and the northern ecosystems. In addition to unique nature, the mountains in northern Norway, which is where Ella comes from, also have large
- [Book Talk with Finnish-American Laura Plummer](https://scandicenter.org/event/book-talk-with-finnish-american-laura-plummer/) - Join us for an event with award-winning Finnish-American writer, Laura Plummer, as she shares her debut chapbook, A Decade in Gloucester: Reflections on History and Home. A Decade in Gloucester is a collection of poetry and prose about discovering her Finnish roots in Gloucester, and celebrates the city's Finnish heritage. Saturday, January 18th | 1pm |
- [Timothy Johnson with Ebba Dankel](https://scandicenter.org/event/timothy-johnson-with-ebba-dankel/) - Norwegian jazz guitarist, Tim Johnson, returns to perform a set of jazz standards and originals with award winning Swedish-pianist Ebba Dankel, a Swedish jazz pianist and singer who is currently based in Boston, and is a presidential scholar at Berklee College of Music.” Saturday, April 6th | 2pm | $20; $10 for members | tickets
- [Screening: Loveable (Elskling)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-loveable-elskling/) - Presented as the Library's January film pick: Loveable (2024) Loveable is an interpersonal film about a break-up, but also a woman´s opportunity for self-knowledge, growth and having to deal with unconscious and dysfunctional patterns in herself. While Sigmund is always away on business, Maria juggles her career with childcare and managing the home. Like many other
- [Jan Scandi Cookbook Club (Icelandic Recipes)](https://scandicenter.org/event/jan-scandi-cookbook-club-icelandic-recipes/) - ** PLEASE ONLY SIGN UP IF YOU ARE ABLE TO PREPARE A DISH TO SHARE WITH THE GROUP. THE FUN OF IT IS ABOUT THE PARTCIPATION** What's a cookbook club? It's the idea is that — like a traditional book club — every month you get together as a group. Instead of talking about a
- [Marty Lehman: Watercolor Impressions 2008 - 2024](https://scandicenter.org/event/watercolor-impressions-2008-2024/) - Marty Lehman returns to the Nordic Hall! Former architect, and Scandinavian Charitable Society board member, Marty Lehman, paints buildings, cityscapes, landscape and "all things Swedish." Marty graduated from Cornell University’s College of Architecture in 1960, and had a professional career in architecture for nearly 50 years, working in Stockholm, Sweden, Boston ,Cambridge and for 22
- [New England Nordic Christmas Events 2024](https://scandicenter.org/event/new-england-nordic-christmas-events-2024/) - Here’s a list of all the Nordic Christmas Events happening around New England this holiday season: NOVEMBER: Friday Nov. 8th & Saturday Nov. 9th Karl's Christmas Market - Karl's Sausage Kitchen & European market (Peabody, MA) 9am - 5pm Saturday, November 16th 40th Annual Swedish Yule Fair - VOA Birka Lodge (Hamilton, MA) - 9am
- [St. Lucia Concert with Northbound SOLD OUT](https://scandicenter.org/event/st-lucia-concert/) - Come celebrate light at the darkest time of year! Northbound presents a program of Nordic winter songs in 5 part harmony and a traditional Lucia procession. Northbound is group of five singers from the Boston area with Scandinavian roots. Their music and performances are defined by a love of Nordic vocal music, long time friendship,
- [Pepparkakans dag - Gingerbread Cookie Day 2024](https://scandicenter.org/event/pepparkakans-dag-gingerbread-cookie-day-2024/) - Celebrate Gingerbread cookie day, Pepparkakans dag, with us. Instituted on December 9 in 1996 in Sweden by the company Annas Pepparkakor as a way to promote this Holiday staple. We’re celebrating by setting up a decorating station where you can decorate your gingerbread cookie ($5 per cookies) with icing and sprinkles. To really amp up
- [Norsk Christmas Service 2024](https://scandicenter.org/event/norsk-christmas-service-2024/) - Welcome to julegudstjeneste! Sunday, December 8th, at 6pm **service will be in Norwegian** Pastor: Jofrid Landa from the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in New York Music: Frida Guldstrand Nordic Hall Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham Street Newton, MA 02465 There will be a chance to give a gift to The Norwegian Seamen’s Church. Everyone is welcome
- [SACC-NE Christmas Holiday Mingle 2024](https://scandicenter.org/event/sacc-ne-christmas-holiday-mingle-2024/) - SACC-NE Christmas Holiday Mingle 2024 Join us for a festive evening filled with holiday cheer at the SACC-NE Christmas Holiday Mingle 2024! This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to connect, network, and celebrate the joyous season with fellow professionals. Mark your calendars for December 10th and get ready for an unforgettable evening of laughter, music, and delicious
- [Pro Arte - Holiday Brass Quintet](https://scandicenter.org/event/pro-arte-holiday-brass-quintet/) - The Pro Arte Brass Quintet gets into the holiday spirit with season selections at the Scandinavian Cultural Center. Monday, December 2, 2024 | 2pm | $20, $10 for members | Tickets
- [Danish Trombonist Lecture with Performance](https://scandicenter.org/event/danish-trombone-lecture-with-performance/) - Join Kevin A. Virgilio for an interesting lecture about Danish trombonists and a performance. Danish composers made significant contributions to solo trombone repertoire in the early 20th century, and their works remain a staple in trombone recitals worldwide. This presentation explores three key aspects: the rise of the trombone in European Renaissance music and its
- [Berserk - A Viking Festival for All](https://scandicenter.org/event/berserk-a-viking-festival-for-all/) - Join us for for our all new festival-- BERSERK - A Viking Festival for All Ages Visit the two rival Viking encampments on our front lawn. See them work on traditional Viking-era craft, Viking games, combat demonstrations-- and don't miss these rivals as the fight to the "death" Browse our Nordic vendors, play Kubb and Molkky
- [SMÅ ART - Small Works Exhibition Fundraiser](https://scandicenter.org/event/sma-art-small-works-exhibition-fundraiser/) - When I first started envisioning SMÅ ART, our small works event, it was to be a night meant to be in our beautiful Nordic Hall, bustling with artists and friends. We'd enjoy some wine and treats together and look at an explosion of 8x8 art pieces from artists from across the country. The night would end
- [SMÖRGÅSTÅRTA DAY - FALL 2024](https://scandicenter.org/event/smorgastarta-day-fall-2024/) - Sweden’s Sandwich Cake Day is November 13th, we think that's cause to celebrate. 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
- [Lecture: Burning Down the Longhouse with Dr. William Short](https://scandicenter.org/event/lecture-burning-down-the-longhouse-with-dr-william-short/) - A typical weapon in the arsenal of Vikings was fire, and Vikings were said to destroy everything with fire and sword (að setja allt í bál og brand), a phrase still current in modern Icelandic. On November 16, 2024, Dr. William R. Short of Hurstwic will return to SCC&L to discuss the commonly used Viking-age
- [Screening: Family Time (Mummola)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-family-time-mummola/) - Presented as the Library's November film choice: Family Time (2023) An uncomfortable family Christmas is the setting for this unconventional Finnish debut. Family Time (Finnish: Mummola) is a 2023 comedy - drama film written and directed by Tia Kouvo in her feature directorial debut. The film follows an annual family Christmas get-together that sees the usual tensions
- [Nov. Scandi Cookbook Club](https://scandicenter.org/event/nov-scandi-cookbook-club-danish-recipes/) - ** PLEASE ONLY SIGN UP IF YOU ARE ABLE TO PREPARE A DISH TO SHARE WITH THE GROUP. THE FUN OF IT IS ABOUT THE PARTCIPATION** What's a cookbook club? It's the idea is that — like a traditional book club — every month you get together as a group. Instead of talking about a
- [Trolls and more.... presented by Sons of Norway, Norumbega Lodge](https://scandicenter.org/event/trolls-and-more-presented-by-sons-of-norway-norumbega-lodge/) - Join Sons of Norway, Norumbega Lodge for a special night with Chris Dowgin, author of Trolls: A Compendium. During the event, Chris will go over the folklore, traditions, and tails of everything magical within Scandinavian mythology. Either they be nisse, tomte, jötunn, elf, dwarf, or god, they are all Trolls. Afterward, there will be a
- [Needle Felted Viking Hot Mat Workshop with Merry Beninato](https://scandicenter.org/event/needle-felted-viking-hot-mat-workshop-with-merry-beninato/) - Here’s a fun workshop for beginner to intermediate needle felters. We will create a useful and decorative wool hot mat, appropriate for all seasons. Starting with a pre-felted wool circle, we’ll felt a red-bearded “Viking” with his horned helmet. If you’ve been wanting to try needle felting this is a great way to start! Merry
- [Exhibit: Scott Rohnstrom](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibit-scott-rohnstrom/) - We are excited to welcome Scott Rohnstorm for his first exhibit at the SCC&L titled: VAÐLAHEIÐARVEGAVINNUVERKFÆRAGEYMSLUSKÚRSLYKLAKIPPUHRINGURINN This 64 letter word is the longest in the Icelandic language, that loosely translates to, "the key ring to the tool work shed in the road works of Vaðlaheiði, a mountain road in North Iceland." Scott loves this word
- [Screening: Breaking Social](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-breaking-social/) - Breaking Social (released in 2023) is a documentary by award-winning Fredrik Gertten. It explores global patterns of kleptocracy and extractivism, weaving threads between global uprisings, shared anger and courageous action. It's about daring to speak up and listen to frontline voices already fighting against global patterns of injustice and corruption. Fredrik Gertten is an award-winning
- [Foraging Excursion - SOLD OUT](https://scandicenter.org/event/foraging-excursion/) - #Foraging is a huge part of Nordic cooking. From Noma making it chic in Copenhagen to Sweden's ancient custom referred to as “Allemansrätten”, allowing you to roam in any wood, meadow or field to forage for wild food. Want to lean what it's all about? Join local foraging expert Diana Burnell for a relaxing walk
- [Alyssa Rodriguez: Nyckelharpa Concert 2024](https://scandicenter.org/event/alyssa-rodriguez-nyckelharpa-concert-2024/) - Join Alyssa in the Nordic Hall as she performs traditional and modern Scandinavian music on her beautiful handmade nyckelharpa made in Sweden, which is Sweden’s national instrument. This beautiful and haunting music will have your toes tapping and heart singing! Saturday, Oct. 19th 2024 | 1pm | $20; $10 for SCC&L members | tickets ABOUT
- [Polarn O. Pyret (PO.P) Warehouse Sale](https://scandicenter.org/event/polarn-o-pyret-po-p-warehouse-sale/) - Polarn O. Pyret (PO.P) is a Swedish children's clothing brand based in Stockholm. The name means "Buddy and The Little One" in Swedish. The PO.P clothing brand will have a warehouse sale at the SCC&L, up to 75% off! They have a large range of Scandi and Euro Kids' outerwear brands. sizes 2 to 12
- [Screening: Solitude (2023)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-solitude-2023/) - Solitude (2023, Iceland) presented as the Library's October film. A farmer that lives a quiet life in the countryside is forced by the state to sell his home. He leaves everything behind, relocates to the capital, and soon meets a 10-year-old paper delivery boy. Their friendship proves to be transformative for them both. Saturday, October
- [Cinnamon Bun Day  - 2024](https://scandicenter.org/event/cinnamon-bun-day-2024/) - Cinnamon Bun Day is always celebrated on October 4 in Sweden. Swedes love to have a Fika and it must always be served with a cinnamon bun. We will celebrate on Saturday, October 5th in the Kaffestugan with regular cinnamon buns and cardamom buns. Saturday, October 5th | 10am-2pm (no reservations necessary)
- [Scandi Cookbook Club (Norwegian Recipes)](https://scandicenter.org/event/scandi-cookbook-club-norwegian-recipes/) - What's a cookbook club? It's the idea is that — like a traditional book club — every month you get together as a group. Instead of talking about a book you will make a recipe from a chosen cookbook, bring it in and the group will sample the recipes and discuss the the recipes and
- [Huldufólk: An Enchanted Dwellings Celebration](https://scandicenter.org/event/huldufolk-an-enchanted-dwellings-walk-and-celebration-2/) - You’ve heard of fairy walks, right? Join us for a special Icelandic twist on the idea as we celebrate everything Huldufólk (Iceland’s hidden people) This is an enchanting adventure inspired by the hidden world of the Huldufólk, Iceland’s elusive and magical hidden folk. 🌟 Event Highlights 🌲: 🍃 Self Guided Huldufólk Journey: Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry
- [Newton Bakery Crawl](https://scandicenter.org/event/newton-bakery-crawl/) - All over Newton has organized it's 3rd annual bakery crawl happening on Sept 27th and 28th. The Kaffestugan is featured among 20 plus bakeries in Newton participating in this crawl! There will be free samples of heart shaped Icelandic waffles with whipped cream and jam on Saturday 28th from 10am - 2pm. We have many
- [Retirement Lifestyle Workshop](https://scandicenter.org/event/retirement-lifestyle-workshop/) - RETIREMENT LIFESTYLE PROGRAM Join us for a 3-part retirement life design program with certified retirement life coach Carol Bergeron. Participating in the three-session, in-person small group coaching program will help you: Design your one-of-a-kind retirement life to fuel your well-being for over the next 30+ years! Jump-start the design of significant transitions. Navigate the shift in
- [Boston Estonian Society: 80th anniversary of "The Great Flight"](https://scandicenter.org/event/80th-anniversary-of-the-great-flight/) - The Boston Estonian Society is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the "The Great Flight." In September 1944, over 80,000 Estonians fled Soviet occupation, choosing the uncertain dangers of the Baltic Sea over exile and certain death. Their stories of survival resonate with today's ongoing global struggles for freedom from war and oppression. The program will
- [Nordic Kids: Edvard Munch Yarn "Painting"](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-kids-edvard-munch-yarn-painting/) - Edvard Munch was a famous artist from Norway who painted pictures that showed strong feelings and emotions. One of his most famous paintings is called “The Scream,” where a person looks really scared and sad. Join us in the Nordic Hall to learn a little about Munch and create your own version of The Scream
- [Treasures of the North: Antiques Appraisal Event](https://scandicenter.org/event/treasures-of-the-north-antiques-appraisal-event/) - Finlandia Foundation Boston brings auctioneer and appraiser Wayne Tuiskula of Central Mass Auctions to appraise items for the public. Wayne has 35 years of experience in the antiques industry, is a certified appraiser, and has appeared as a collectibles appraiser on PBS' Antiques Roadshow. Stay tuned for more details on how to submit your cherished
- [Screening: Munch (2023)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-munch-2023/) - Presented as the Library's September film choice: Munch (2023) Famed artist Munch deals with an unhappy love, the loss of his older sister, addiction, and rejection by the art establishment. There is controversy around one of his early exhibitions in Berlin, and he's admitted into a psychiatric clinic. During World War II, Munch fights to
- [Newton Arts Association: New Members Show](https://scandicenter.org/event/newton-arts-association-new-members-show/) - The Newton Arts Association New Members show starts May 19 and goes to June 30th. This show is open and free to the public. Please email Kerry at kerry@scandicenter.org for viewing times.
- [A Traditional Wood Fired Sauna Experience at a Juhannus](https://scandicenter.org/event/a-traditional-wood-fired-sauna-experience-at-a-juhannus/) - Got Sauna will be at the Scandinavian Cultural Center in Newton. There are Saturday sessions available, starting at 11:00am. Sessions are one hour for $70, regardless of the number of people in your party. The sauna comfortably accommodates 3 people at once. A session is 50 minutes. You are welcome to book available consecutive sessions
- [Midsummer at the SCC&L 2024](https://scandicenter.org/event/midsummer-at-the-sccl-2024/) - At this unique celebration, adults and children come together to picnic in the grass, make flower crowns, and dance to authentic Swedish music around the maypole. Admission includes a boxed lunch from the Kaffestugan that you can enjoy on the lawn. For a midsummer sauna experience, click here Saturday, June 22nd | 11am-2pm | $15-$30
- [Book Talk: Anne Gass](https://scandicenter.org/event/book-talk-anne-gass/) - Join us for a book talk with author Anne Gass for her book We Demand: The Suffrage Road Trip, a historical fiction novel based on the true story of a 1915 road trip for the suffrage cause. On holiday in San Francisco in 1915, Swedish immigrants Ingeborg Kindstedt and Maria Kindberg get swept up in
- [Summerlight.... and Then Comes the Night (Sumarljós og svo kemur nóttin)](https://scandicenter.org/event/summerlight-and-then-comes-the-night-sumarljos-og-svo-kemur-nottin/) - Based on the book by celebrated Icelandic author Jon Kalman Stefansson. The Village is brimming with stories and if you listen carefully it might tell you some: of the Manager who dreams in Latin and leaves his career for Astronomy and old books, of a translucent boy who carves moorland birds, of an open-air affair
- [Screening: Opponent as part of the Belmont World Film Festival](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-opponent-as-part-of-the-belmont-world-film-festival/) - **Please note this screening is at the West Newton Cinema** Sweden’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar stars Payman Maadi (the star of the Oscar-winning A Separation) as a wrestler from Iran who has moved to Sweden as a refugee with his wife and their daughters. Belmont World Film observes World Refugee Awareness
- [Swedish sing-along/Allsång](https://scandicenter.org/event/swedish-sing-along-allsang/) - Come participate in a fun and relaxed night of Swedish sing-along! Most songs will be in Swedish but we'll make sure to include some songs in English (such as ABBA of course!). Song booklets will be provided. If able, please bring a small plate/bowl of finger food, snacks or dessert. Cash bar with beer, wine
- [Spring Mingle with Ikea!](https://scandicenter.org/event/spring-mingle-with-ikea/) - SACC-NE invites you to to celebrate their newest corporate partner, IKEA! Enjoy a Spring Mingle event, in collaboration with their newest corporate member, IKEA! Be part of an insightful panel discussion featuring representatives from various IKEA departments, offering insights into their sustainability initiatives and future plans, followed by networking and Swedish Fika! This promises to be
- [Exhibit: rya rugs... coming of age - Elizabeth Hunter](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibit-rya-rugs-coming-of-age-elizabeth-hunter/) - Fiber artist Elizabeth Hunter returns to our Nordic hall with her show: rya rugs... coming of age. Her pieces reach beyond that of a woven rug and tackle topics such as deforestation and aging. On display through May 15th | Contact us for viewing times ELIZABETH HUNTER I first learned to weave on an inkle
- [Syttende Mai Celebration 2024](https://scandicenter.org/event/syttende-mai-celebration-2024/) - 17. MAI CELEBRATION 2024 17. MAI CELEBRATION sponsored by Norumbega Lodge #3-506, Sons of Norway Saturday, May 18th 17. mai family picnic Scandinavian Cultural Center – 206 Waltham Street – West Newton, MA 02465 Schedule of Events: 12:30 – Gather for 17. mai parade at the entrance to the SCC 12:45 – Step-off time for
- [Screening: Practice (Å øve)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-practice-a-ove/) - Trine refuses to fly. When the 18-year-old climate activist gets invited to an audition at the famous Opera House in Oslo, she only has days to travel over 1500km. On a road trip through the beautiful landscapes of Norway, her passion for music and her environmental idealism are put to the test. (Won the 2023
- [Unveiling Beauty through Color and Pattern with Swedish designer Pernilla Bergquist](https://scandicenter.org/event/unveiling-beauty-though-color-and-pattern-with-swedish-designer-pernilla-bergquist/) - Join us for a Boston Design Week event with Swedish-born, Providence based, Pernilla Bergquist, of Pernilla Interiors. Step into the world of design with Pernilla Bergquist, celebrated for her innovative approach to interior aesthetics. Pernilla will take you on a journey through the transformative power of color and pattern, revealing the secrets behind creating spaces
- [Workshop: Swedish Kurbits with Tina Rawson](https://scandicenter.org/event/worksop-swedish-kurbits-with-tina-rawson/) - Join artist Tina Rawson for a Swedish Kurbits workshop. Kurbits painting is a decorative style of painting that was very popular in Sweden between 1780 and 1870, particularly in Dalarna and southern Norrland. Today, people still use and appreciate Kurbits painting, a popular style that pays homage to our Swedish farmer heritage. All materials are
- [Concert: Sofia Talvik](https://scandicenter.org/event/concert-sofia-talvik/) - A North Sea siren blending sparkle and melancholy with a twang of Americana. Sofia Talvik is a rare artist and an avid storyteller with a voice comparable to giants like Joni Mitchell, or as the Folk/Americana Magazine NoDepression said it ”A singer/songwriter who is able to evoke the essence of Laurel Canyon circa the ‘60s
- [Zosha Warpeha in Concert](https://scandicenter.org/event/zosha-warpeha-in-concert/) - Zosha Warpeha is a Brooklyn-based composer-performer working in a meditative space at the intersection of contemporary improvisation and folk traditions. Using bowed strings in tandem with her own voice, her performances explore transformations of time and tonality. She performs primarily on Hardanger d’amore, a resonant-stringed instrument relative of the Norwegian Hardanger fiddle that houses five
- [Screening: Unruly (2022, Denmark)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-unruly-2022-denmark/) - The year is 1933, and society has very specific expectations of how young women should behave. Seventeen-year-old Maren is wild and unruly, so she is sent to the women's institution on Sprogø to adapt. The stay has the opposite effect. Presented as the Library's April film choice. In Danish and Swedish with English subtitles; 130
- [VÅFFELDAGEN - WAFFLE DAY 2024](https://scandicenter.org/event/vaffeldagen-waffle-day-2024/) - During our weekly Kaffestugan we will be celebrating the Swedish tradition of Våffeldagen. Swedes have enjoyed waffles in some form since the 1600’s and they remain popular today. So much so they celebrate them every March! Often covered with cream and jam instead of syrup, these are sure to delight. Come on out for lunch
- [SOLD OUT Nordic Easter Crafts](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-easter-crafts/) - Make and take your own Nordic Easter crafts! Swedish Easter trees, decorated eggs, Danish gækkebrev (Easter greetings) and even growing your own Easter grass, the the Finnish tradition. Saturday, March 30th | SOLD OUT
- [Finnish Day in the Kaffestugan](https://scandicenter.org/event/finnish-day-in-the-kaffestugan/) - Come by the Kaffestugan for Finnish day from 10am-2pm. We will have a ton of Finnish goodies including Karelian Pastie (Piirikka), organic dark rye crust filled with savory rice porridge and topped with Egg butter.. A true Finnish staple. A great pick me up snack on the go or divine breakfast fuel. We will also
- [Screening: Everybody Hates Johan (2022)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-everybody-hates-johan-2022/) - Johan, a small-town loner with a flair for horses and explosives, finds himself in constant conflict with the community. He struggles to find his place in society while coping with unrequited love for his neighbor. In Norwegian with English subtitles | Comedy | 93 minutes Saturday, March 9th | 1pm | $10; $5 for SCC&L
- [Screening: Smoke Sauna Sisterhood (2023)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-smoke-sauna-sisterhood-2023/) - In the darkness of a sacred smoke sauna, women share their innermost secrets and intimate experiences, washing off the shame trapped in their bodies and regaining their strength through a sense of communion. Saturday, February 24th | 1pm | $10; $5 for SCC and Library members | tickets 89 minutes | In Estonian with English
- [Finlandia Foundation Boston Presents: National Sauna Week 2024](https://scandicenter.org/event/finlandia-foundation-boston-presents-national-sauna-week-2024/) - Abundance Sauna will be at the Scandinavian Cultural Center in Newton, celebrating National Sauna Week Friday thru Sunday February 23-25, 2024. There are many sessions available each day, starting as early as 10:00am. Friday has a variety of one hour and one 1/2 hour sessions, Saturday and Sunday sessions are all one hour. One-hour sessions are $65,
- [Exhibit: Jens Retlev 2024](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibit-jens-retlev-2024/) - Join us for an opening reception for Swedish born, Rhode Island resident, Jens Retlev's second show at the SCC. On Display through February | Email Kerry for viewing times ABOUT JENS: Jens grew up in Sweden surrounded by the most beautiful landscapes in the world, as well as cities with amazing architecture. His father was a painter and
- [The Kaffestugan celebrates Semla Day](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-kaffestugan-celebrates-semla-day/) - Fettisdagen – “Fat Tuesday” is on February 13th-- come celebrate with us in the Kaffestugan on Saturday, February 17th from 10am - 2pm (while supplies last) To celebrate we will have semla, kremla, and a special roast beef sandwich-- along with our regular menu. HISTORY FROM Swedentips.se: Swedes have cherished these sweet buns since the
- [Screening: Fallen Leaves (2023)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-fallen-leaves-2023/) - In modern-day Helsinki, two lonely souls in search of love meet by chance in a local karaoke bar. However, the pair's path to happiness is beset by numerous obstacles -- from lost numbers to mistaken addresses, alcoholism, and a charming stray dog. selected by the Scandinavian Library In Finnish with English subtitles | 81 minutes
- [Oskar Stenmark - A tribute to Evert Taube](https://scandicenter.org/event/oskar-stenmark-a-tribute-to-evert-taube/) - Oskar Stenmark is a Swedish musician based in NYC, join us for a new exciting project where he pays homage to one of Sweden’s greatest lyricist/song writers of all time - Evert Taube. Hailing from Gothenburg (just like Oskar), Taube was a multi talented artist who wrote, painted and sang about his trips around the
- [Transnational Series: Linnea Axelsson at Brookline Booksmith](https://scandicenter.org/event/transnational-series-linnea-axelsson-at-brookline-booksmith/) - *please note this event is at Brookline Booksmith* Join the Transnational Literature Series at Brookline Booksmith for an in-store event with author Linnea Axelsson to discuss and celebrate the release of Ædnan: An Epic, presented in conversation with our board member, Tryggve Fossum. The winner of Sweden’s most prestigious literary award makes her American debut
- [Workshop: Danish Paper Hearts](https://scandicenter.org/event/workshop-danish-paper-hearts/) - The woven heart is a traditional decoration on the Danish Christmas tree. It is said that the original julehjerte was crafted by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. The oldest preserved heart dates back to 1860 and is on exhibit at the HC Andersen museum in Odense, Denmark. And while this is Christmas decoration we couldn't think of
- [Winter Warm Up with Abundance Sauna - January 2024](https://scandicenter.org/event/winter-warm-up-with-abundance-sauna-january-2024/) - **ALL SLOTS ARE SOLD OUT. YOU MAY CONTACT MARK BELOW TO GET ON THE WAITING LIST. Please note Get Sauna will be returning next month for national sauna week. Find those dates here** A Traditional Wood Fired Sauna Experience There are many Saturday sessions available, starting as early as 10:00am. Sessions are one hour the
- [Screening: Dancing Queen (2023) Belmont World Film Festival](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-dancing-queen-2023-belmont-world-film-festival/) - **This film will screen at the Brattle Theater in Harvard Square** Presented as part of the Belmont World Film’s 21st Family Festival! January 13-21, 2024 When you’re 12, it can be hard to have the time of your life! Full of self-doubt, awkward 12 year-old Mina nonetheless challenges herself to take part in a dance competition
- [Screening: TITINA (2022) Belmont World Film Festival](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-titina-2022-belmont-world-film-festival/) - **This film will screen at the Brattle Theater in Harvard Square** Presented as part of the Belmont World Film's 21st Family Festival! January 13-21, 2024 Through the eyes of the four-legged celebrity dog Titina, discover a true story of triumph and defeat! Italian airship engineer Umberto Nobile enjoys a quiet life with his beloved dog,
- [Screening: The Emigrants (2021)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-the-emigrants-2021/) - Based on Vilhelm Moberg’s much-loved suite of novels — previously adapted in 1971 by Jan Troell into an Academy Award-nominated classic — The Emigrants tells the story of Kristina Nilsson (Lisa Carlehed), a mother who leaves poverty-stricken Sweden with her family in the 1850s on a long, dangerous journey to find a better life for
- [The Search for Truth in Architecture: 50 years of architectural illustration by Paul Stephenson (Steve) Oles FAIA](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-search-for-truth-in-architecture-50-years-of-architectural-illustration-by-paul-stephenson-steve-oles-faia/) - An exclusive exhibition featuring the acclaimed architectural illustrator P. Stevenson "Steve" Oles. The exhibit, running from October 27-December 31, is inspired by Oles' award-winning illustration of the soon-to-be-completed veranda at the Scandinavian Living and Cultural Center. Opening reception to be held Friday, October 27th | 7pm | free with registration ABOUT OLES Considered one of
- [Girl Scout Cookies at the SCC](https://scandicenter.org/event/girl-scout-cookies-at-the-scc/) - Did you know that we host not one, but two Brownie troops in the Scandinavian Library? Besides the warmth, energy and vitality they bring, they also bring COOKIES! Troop #70153 wants to make sure you get them as well! Come visit their table at the SCC and bring some home, while supporting their troop! Their
- [SACC-NE Christmas Holiday Mingle 2023](https://scandicenter.org/event/sacc-ne-christmas-holiday-mingle-2023/) - SACC-NE Christmas Holiday Mingle 2023 Join us for a festive evening filled with holiday cheer at the SACC-NE Christmas Holiday Mingle 2023! This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to connect, network, and celebrate the joyous season with fellow professionals. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 6:00 PM and get ready for
- [New England Nordic Christmas Events 2023](https://scandicenter.org/event/new-england-nordic-christmas-events-2023/) - Here’s a list of all the Nordic Christmas Events happening around New England this holiday season: NOVEMBER: Saturday, November 18th - Birka Lodge 39th annual Swedish Yule Fair - The Community House (Hamilton, MA) - 10am-2pm Friday & Saturday, November 24th & 25th - Gift Chalet Black Friday Sale - SAC Park (Shrewsbury, MA) -
- [Norsk Christmas Service 2023](https://scandicenter.org/event/norsk-christmas-service/) - Welcome to julegudstjeneste! Sunday, December 10th, at 11am **service will be in Norwegian** Pastor: Jofrid Landa from the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in New York Music: Frida Guldstrand Nordic Hall Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham Street Newton, MA 02465 There will be a chance to give a gift to The Norwegian Seamen's Church. Everyone is welcome
- [Pepparkakans dag - Gingerbread Cookie Day 2023](https://scandicenter.org/event/pepparkakans-dag-gingerbread-cookie-day-2023/) - Celebrate Gingerbread cookie day, Pepparkakans dag, with us. Instituted on December 9 in 1996 in Sweden by the company Annas Pepparkakor as a way to promote this Holiday staple. We’re celebrating by setting up a decorating station where you can decorate your gingerbread cookie ($3 per cookies) with icing and sprinkles. To really amp up
- [Scandinavian Library's December Movie](https://scandicenter.org/event/scandinavian-librarys-december-movie/) - An intense movie, shot from a blind man’s perspective. An atypical action/ thriller film about a man who has to go through hell to reach his loved one. Jaakko is blind and disabled, tethered to his wheelchair. He loves Sirpa. Living far away, they have never met in person, but they meet every day over
- [SMÖRGÅSTÅRTA DAY - FALL 2023](https://scandicenter.org/event/smorgastarta-day-fall-2023/) - Sweden’s Sandwich Cake Day is November 13th, we think that's cause to celebrate. 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
- [Screening: Godland (2022)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-godland-2022/) - In the late 19th century, a young Danish priest travels to a remote part of Iceland to build a church and photograph its people. But the deeper he goes into the unforgiving landscape, the more he strays from his purpose, his mission and morality. Presented as part of the Scandinavian Library's film series. In Danish
- [2023 Scandinavian Fair](https://scandicenter.org/event/2023-scandinavian-fair/) - **ALL Advanced tickets are SOLD OUT** There will be a SMALL amount of tickets available at the door for 10am and noon for $5 per person CASH ONLY PARKING: This year’s fair is the Scandinavian Cultural Center at 206 Waltham Street. There will be NO ONSITE PARKING • There is unmetered, untimed parking all along
- [Eric Aho presented by Finlandia Foundation, Boston](https://scandicenter.org/event/eric-aho-presented-by-finlandia-foundation-boston/) - Join us for an afternoon with artist Eric Aho on Sunday November 5th. Eric Aho is inaugural Artist of the Year of Finlandia Foundation – National, a program introduced last year to spotlight outstanding talent within the Finnish-American arts community. Eric is an artist of Finnish descent who lives in Vermont. He studied at the
- [Johnson and Råberg in Concert](https://scandicenter.org/event/johnson-and-raberg-in-concert/) - Join us for an afternoon of musical mastery with Norwegian guitarist Tim Johnson and Swedish bass player Bruno Råberg! Their improvisational skills and deep connection to music promise an afternoon filled with rich melodies, spellbinding harmonies, and entrancing rhythms. Saturday, November 4th | 1pm | $15; $7 for SCC members | tickets
- [NORSKKURS – NORWEGIAN CLASS WITH LUANA](https://scandicenter.org/event/2430-2/) - NORSKKURS IS BACK! Norumbega Lodge #3-506, Sons of Norway, will be offering an advanced level Norwegian language class on Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., at the Scandinavian Library, beginning on October 18th through December 13th (NO CLASS on November 22). The focus will be on reading and discussing excerpts from Norwegian literature, history, language history,
- [Screening: Beyond the Visible - Hilma af Klint](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-beyond-the-visible-hilma-af-klint/) - In September we featured a major motion picture screening on Hilma. Everyone was so fascinated we decided to take a deeper look with this documentary. The first abstract artist was a woman: misjudged and concealed, Hilma af Klint rocks the art world with her mind-blowing oeuvre. A hundred years later she is the biggest discovery
- [Saturday Movie at the Library - October](https://scandicenter.org/event/saturday-movie-at-the-library-october/) - POSTPONED FROM JUNE: Three life long girlfriends travel to Italy together to attend a cooking course & learn it’s never too late to live a more fulfilling life. In Danish, English and Italian with English subtitles | 99 mins Saturday, October 14th, 2023 | 1pm | $10; $5 for members of the SCC and Scandinavian
- [RÄKMACKANS DAG – SHRIMP SANDWICH DAY 2023](https://scandicenter.org/event/rakmackans-dag-shrimp-sandwich-day-2/) - What began as a 19th century treat enjoyed on the ferries between Sweden and Denmark, the shrimp sandwich is now a Swedish icon. The sandwich still maintains its connection to traveling and is often enjoyed in airports. So, in 2009, Arlanda Airport in Stockholm started celebrating Räkmackans dag to honor this popular sandwich. Our Kaffestugan
- [Screening: Chidhood](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-chidhood/) - A warm, soft-spoken and close encounter with the importance of play and fantasy in childhood, and how playing is vital for the well-being of children. Childhood tells a crucial story about children’s needs, in a time when playing is increasingly marginalized. Childhood is a full-length feature film about children and how they play on their own
- [Cinnamon Bun Day at the Kaffestugan 2023](https://scandicenter.org/event/cinnamon-bun-day-at-the-kaffestugan-2023/) - Cinnamon Bun Day is always celebrated on October 4 in Sweden. Swedes love to have a Fika and it must always be served with a cinnamon bun. We will celebrate on Saturday, October 7th in the Kaffestugan with regular cinnamon buns and cardamom buns. $5 special of a bun and coffee or tea Saturday, October
- [Virtual Walk of Iceland's Ring Road - A FUNDRAISER](https://scandicenter.org/event/virtual-walk-of-icelands-ring-road-a-fundraiser/) - Support programming and get fit by joining our Virtual Walk of Iceland's Ring Road. The virtual walk will take you on an 828mi (1,332km) road trip around Iceland. Each time you complete a distance-based exercise such as running, walking, cycling, swimming, etc, you advance along the map of the Ring Road in Iceland. Earn the stunning
- [POLARN O. PYRET SAMPLE SALE AT THE SCC 2023](https://scandicenter.org/event/polarn-o-pyret-sample-sale-at-the-scc-2023/) - Polarn O. Pyret, the leading brand in Sweden for kids, is holding a Sample Sale at the SCC on Sunday October 1st from 10am to 4pm in the Nordic Hall. Come scoop up bargains in sizes newborn to age 12 years. All season and styles will be represented. The brand’s famous and functional Nordic outerwear
- [Screening: The Seer and the Unseen](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-the-seer-and-the-unseen/) - As part of our celebration of Huldufólk (Iceland's hidden people) we present The Seer and the Unseen. Set against the spectacular landscape of Iceland, THE SEER AND THE UNSEEN follows Ragnhildur "Ragga" Jónsdóttir, a grandmother and "seer" who has the ability to communicate directly with a parallel realm of elves -- invisible spirits of nature
- [Huldufólk: An Enchanted Dwellings Walk and Celebration](https://scandicenter.org/event/huldufolk-an-enchanted-dwellings-walk-and-celebration/) - You've hear of fairy walks, right? Join us for a special Icelandic twist on the idea as we celebrate everything Huldufólk (Iceland's hidden people) for Huldufólk: An Enchanted Dwellings Walk and Celebration. This is an enchanting adventure inspired by the hidden world of the Huldufólk, Iceland's elusive and magical hidden folk. 🌟 Event Highlights 🌲:
- [Bruno Råberg in Concert](https://scandicenter.org/event/bruno-raberg-in-concert/) - Join us for a a very special performance celebrating the release of Bruno Råberg's debut solo bass album, Look Inside. Bassist Bruno Råberg melds a lifetime of inspiration and experience into his stunning debut solo bass album. Look Inside, culls influences from throughout Råberg’s notable career, including jazz standards, free improvisation and world music influences. Saturday,
- [Sauna Comes to the SCC](https://scandicenter.org/event/sauna-comes-to-the-scc/) - Abundance Sauna returns to the SCC! A Traditional Wood Fired Sauna Experience Abundance Sauna will be at the Scandinavian Cultural Center, Friday, September 29th and Saturday, September 30th There are many sessions available each day starting as early as 10am. The cost for each one hour session is $65 regardless of the number of people
- [Screening: Cannon Arm and the Arcade Quest (Denmark)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-cannon-arm-and-the-arcade-quest-denmark/) - For as long as human beings have existed, so has competition and different ways of challenging yourself and each other. An urge that can be traced all the way back to cave paintings, which pictured people competing with one another. Kim Cannon Arm is a true legend of arcade games. He and his friends from
- [The New England Mosaic Society exhibit](https://scandicenter.org/event/coming-soon-the-new-england-mosaic-society-exhibit/) - The New England Mosaic Society is holding an exhibit of mosaics created by the members participating in the 2023 and 2020 Collaborative Projects. The final mosaic is the result of a collaboration between two artists. One artist starts the mosaic, the other artist finishes it. All the mosaics will be on display in our Nordic
- [Screening: Hilma (2022)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-hilma-2022/) - Exploring the enigmatic life of Hilma af Klint, now recognised as one of the West's first abstract artists. presented by the Scandinavian Library In English | 209 minutes Saturday, September 09, 2023 | 1pm | $10; $5 for Scandinavian Library and SCC members | Tickets
- [Vidar Skrede in concert](https://scandicenter.org/event/vidar-skrede-in-concert/) - Join us for an evening of fiddle music from Norway and Scandinavia with Vidar Skrede. Vidar is a performer, composer, producer, and teacher of Nordic folk music. He is originally from western Norway and has been a US resident since 2016, currently living in Milwaukee, WI. On September 7th he will present both traditional music
- [The Aurora Ensemble: Midnight Sun](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-aurora-ensemble-midnight-sun/) - The Aurora Ensemble brings a world premiere performance to our Nordic Hall titled Midnight Sun with Arias and Dance Music from Old Scandinavia! Join us for a magical and fantastical mid-summer themed program of Scandinavian music performed on historical instruments from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. The program will feature a variety of composers
- [Newton Art Association New Members Show 2023](https://scandicenter.org/event/newton-art-association-new-members-show-2023/) - The Nordic Hall will once again host the Newton Art Association‘s New Member Show during the month of May/June. Come on out to view the show any day during business hours! One display through June 24th. Please email kerry@scandicenter.org to schedule a viewing time Refreshments will be available and the artists will be in attendance
- [Iceland Northern Lights & Ring Road Tour Information Session](https://scandicenter.org/event/iceland-northern-lights-ring-road-tour-information-session/) - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: Iceland Northern Lights & Ring Road Tour Information Session: Monday, June 26, 2023 | 7-8:30pm Zoom option available Register here ABOUT THE TOUR: Tour Dates: October 10-17, 2023 Join your fellow community members for a rave-reviewed Northern Lights & Ring Road trip to Iceland this October 10-17! This adventure will cover
- [Alyssa Rodriguez: A Nyckelharpa Concert](https://scandicenter.org/event/alyssa-rodriguez-a-nyckelharpa-concert/) - Join Alyssa in the Nordic Hall as she performs traditional and modern Scandinavian music on her beautiful handmade nyckelharpa made in Sweden, which is Sweden's national instrument. This beautiful and haunting music will have your toes tapping and heart singing! Saturday, June 17th, 2023 | 1pm | $15; $7 for SCC members | tickets ABOUT
- [NORSKKURS - Norwegian Class with Luana](https://scandicenter.org/event/norskkurs-norwegian-class-with-luana/) - NORSKKURS IS BACK! Norumbega Lodge #3-506, Sons of Norway, will be offering an advanced level Norwegian language class on Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., at the ScandinavianLibrary in the Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St., West Newton, beginning on February 8th and running through April 19th. The focus will be on reading and discussing excerpts
- [Screening: Hidden Letters](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-hidden-letters/) - Join us for a screening of the winner of the Best Norwegian Doc Award at the Bergen Film Festival, Hidden Letters. For thousands of years, women in China, who were often forced into oppressive marriages and forbidden to read or write, shared a secret language among themselves called Nushu. Written with delicate strokes made from
- [17. MAI CELEBRATION 2023](https://scandicenter.org/event/17-mai-celebration-2023/) - 17. MAI CELEBRATION sponsored by Norumbega Lodge #3-506, Sons of Norway Saturday, May 20th 17. mai family picnic Scandinavian Cultural Center - 206 Waltham Street - West Newton, MA 02465 Schedule of Events: 12:30 - Gather for 17. mai parade at the entrance to the SCC 12:45 - Step-off time for the parade 1:00 -
- [Screening: Grandma Hófí (Iceland 2020)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-grandma-hofi-iceland-2020/) - Two living legends of Icelandic comedy Edda Björgvinsdóttir (Hófí) and Þórhallur ‘Laddi’ Sigurðsson (Pétur) unite in Grandma Hófí. Hófí and Pétur are fed up with the conditions of the retirement home that they're living in so Hófí decides to buy an apartment. When Hófí finds out that the money she has squirreled away has been
- [Mother's Day - Smörgåstårta Day](https://scandicenter.org/event/mothers-day-smorgastarta-day/) - 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
- [Screening: GABI: BETWEEN AGES 8 AND 13 (Sweden 2021)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-gabi-between-ages-8-and-13-sweden-2021/) - Gabi: Between ages 8 and 13 follows the remarkable Gabi over the course of five formative years as she wrestles with society’s stereotypes about boys and girls. When her family moves from Stockholm to a small rural town, and as puberty kicks in, Gabi must decide whether she wants to fit in with the crowd
- [Workshop: Embroidery on Paper with Ann Bausman](https://scandicenter.org/event/workshop-embroidery-on-paper-with-ann-bausman/) - Ann Bausman returns to the SCC with a workshop on paper stitching! Embellish old black and white and colored photographs, postcards, and prints with embroidery to create one-of-a-kind cards, collages, and keepsakes. We’ll look at the work of artists who use this technique, review basic embroidery stitches, and discuss working with patterns and transferring images.
- [Rosemaling Workshop - Spring 2023](https://scandicenter.org/event/rosemaling-workshop-spring-2023/) - We invite you to join us for a two-day rosemaling workshop led by Sonja Schmidt, in which we will paint a project in the traditional folk art style of Norway. Beginners are welcome and will be guided through learning stroke technique, color selection and mixing, then moving on to painting a design onto a wood
- [Marcus Johnson in Concert](https://scandicenter.org/event/marcus-johnson-in-concert/) - Join us for an afternoon concert with baritone Marcus Johnson. The program will feature classical as well as Finnish and Swedish heritage. Saturday, April 15th, 2023 | 1pm | $10; free for SCC members | tickets ABOUT MARCUS: Marcus Johnson is a baritone classical vocalist, pianist and organist. He graduated from University of Massachusetts with
- [Wicked Queer Film Festival 2023](https://scandicenter.org/event/wicked-queer-film-festival-2023/) - *please note these are NOT being shown at the SCC. Check links for details* We are proud to, once again, participate in the Wicked Queer Film Festival for 2023. This year there are two full length features and a Swedish short in the Nordic selection. Men's Shorts: Connection, Connecting and Connected April 6, 7:30 PM
- [SOLD OUT Lecture: Anders Zorn – Sweden’s Master Painter with Dr. Johan Cederlund](https://scandicenter.org/event/lecture-anders-zorn-swedens-master-painter-with-dr-johan-cederlund/) - One hundred years ago, Anders Zorn (1860 - 1920) was among Europe’s most celebrated artists. Kings, presidents, and cultural figures lined up to have their portraits painted by the famous Swede, and his etchings commanded prices higher than those of almost any other artist. Born in the little parish of Mora, situated in the deep
- [Screening: UNCLE (Denmark 2019)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-uncle-denmark-2019/) - Kris lives with her partly disabled uncle in rural Denmark and together they run a small farm. In their quirky yet loving relationship built around daily routines, words aren’t necessary. Kris is the dominant workhorse and she has taken on a motherly and overprotective role towards her uncle. When Kris saves a calf during a
- [Timothy Johnson in Concert](https://scandicenter.org/event/timothy-johnson-in-concert/) - Norwegian guitarist and composer Timothy Johnson returns! Tim will play set a of brand new compositions written for the piano/guitar duo format, with the acclaimed Japanese Boston based pianist Hidemi Akaiwa. Saturday, April 1st, 2023 | 1pm | $15; $7 for SCC members | tickets Timothy Johnson is a Norwegian guitarist, composer, and educator, based in
- [VÅFFELDAGEN - WAFFLE DAY 2023](https://scandicenter.org/event/vaffeldagen-waffle-day-2020/) - During our weekly Kaffestugan we will be celebrating the Swedish tradition of Våffeldagen. Swedes have enjoyed waffles in some form since the 1600’s and they remain popular today. So much so they celebrate them every March! Often covered with cream and jam instead of syrup, these are sure to delight. Come on out for lunch
- [Screening: Band (Iceland 2022)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-band-iceland-2022/) - BAND is a comedy of failures, seen through the eyes of three women of “The Post Performance Blues Band" who give themselves only one year to finally become popstars or quit forever. Each on the brink of 40, they find themselves again coming of age, reckoning with their artistic dreams & the meaning of friendship
- [Lecture: Writing the Finnish-American Story with Suzanne Matson](https://scandicenter.org/event/lecture-writing-the-finnish-american-story-with-suzanne-matson/) - Finlandia Foundation National’s Lecturer of the Year (LOY), Suzanne Matson, will be Finlandia Foundation Boston's guest speaker in March. Suzanne Matson is a poet, author and English Professor at Boston College. She holds an MA in Creative Writing and a PhD in English from the University of Washington. The lecture entitled, “Writing the Finnish-American Story”
- [Screening: The Renovation (Finland)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-the-renovation-finland/) - The Renovation (Finnish: Se mieletön remppa) is a 2020 Finnish comedy film about a couple that inherit their dream house, but it soon leads to a catastrophic renovation, where her big dreams and his skills don't seem to match. presented as part of the Scandinavian Library's film series Saturday, March 11th | 1:30pm | $10;
- [Screening: Karaoke Paradise](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-karaoke-paradise/) - Evi, Finland's most experienced karaoke hostess, wants to hug her customers' pain away. With thousands of bars and kilometres behind her, yet again she packs her equipment and travels through the northern landscapes of Finland. Places. People. Songs sung like a liberation, fragments of happiness, memories that are sometimes funny, sometimes painful. These moments of
- [National Sauna Week 2023 - SOLD OUT](https://scandicenter.org/event/national-sauna-week-2023/) - **THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT** Finlandia Foundation Boston is celebrating National Sauna Week with our second annual mobile sauna event on Saturday and Sunday February 25-26th, 2023. A Traditional Wood Fired Sauna Experience Abundance Sauna will be at the Scandinavian Cultural Center in Newton, celebrating National Sauna Week Friday thru Sunday February 24-26, 2023.
- [Oskar Stenmark in Concert](https://scandicenter.org/event/oskar-stenmark-in-concert/) - Oskar Stenmark is coming back to Scandinavian Cultural Center with new music; original compositions by Oskar and also the premiere of a brand new multi sensory project with ties to Oskar’s family history. ABOUT OSKAR Stenmark has a Master’s Degree from Manhattan School of Music and is based out of New York City. Saturday, February
- [Screening: Food and Romance (Sweden)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-food-and-romance-sweden/) - A sudden change forces Karin to re-evaluate her life. With the help of friends, food and passion, she refuses to accept that life has an expiration date and takes the second chance she is given. In Swedish with English subtitles. presented as part of the Scandinavian Library's film series. In Swedish with English subtitles |
- [Martin Hedmark: A Modern Swedish Architect in America](https://scandicenter.org/event/martin-hedmark-a-modern-swedish-architect-in-america/) - Martin Hedmark was a young Swedish architect who came to the United States in late 1924 to launch his career, primarily as an ecclesiastical architect for Swedish congregations and cultural institutions in America. His first commission was for Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Providence. This unique building is an expression of two distinct early 20th
- [Screening: The Elk Forest (Elgskogen)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-the-elk-forest-elgskogen/) - The elk hunt has always had a sacred aura to the people in Engerdal, a small village in Norway. The hunt for the biggest animal in the forest brings the hunters closer together and creates the annual main event in the village. Sigrid is moving back home after studies in Oslo. She is hunting together
- [Screening: Under the Tree (Iceland)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-under-the-tree-iceland/) - When Baldvin and Inga's next-door neighbors complain that a tree in the couple's backyard casts a shadow over their sun deck, what starts off as a typical spat between suburbanites soon spirals violently and unexpectedly out of control. presented as part of the Scandinavian Library's film series. Saturday, January 14th | 1:30 | $10; $5
- [Screening: A Christmas Tale (2021)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-a-christmas-tale-2021/) - A Christmas Tale (Sagan om Karl-Bertil Jonssons julafton) (2021) A tale of a boy from a wealthy family who during his work at the post office steals Christmas gifts from the wealthy to give to the poor people of Stockholm. presented by the Scandinavian Library In Swedish with English subtitles | Family, Drama, Comedy |
- [New England Nordic Christmas Event 2022](https://scandicenter.org/event/new-england-nordic-christmas-event-2022/) - Here’s a list of all the Nordic Christmas Events happening around New England this holiday season: November: Saturday, November 5th - Evangelical Covenant Church of Attleboro’s Bit o’ Sweden Fall Fair - 9am-1pm Saturday, November 12th - Karl’s Sausage Kitchen and European Market Annual Christmas Fair (Peabody, MA) Saturday, 19th – Birka Lodge of Vasa Order’s Swedish Yule
- [Enkel Glädje: Simple Joy an Exhibit by Bevin Holmberg](https://scandicenter.org/event/enkel-gladje-simple-joy-an-exhibit-by-bevin-holmberg/) - Bevin Holmberg, aka Mermaid Meadow, brings her charming artwork to our Nordic Hall for her exhibit titled Enkel Glädje: Simple Joy. Bevin is an artist living and working in Falmouth, Maine. She is the daughter of a woodworker and a painter. She obtained a B.F.A. in Studio Art from James Madison University in Virginia, with
- [Swedish Yuletide Event 2022](https://scandicenter.org/event/swedish-yuletide-event-2022/) - SWEA Boston welcomes you back to Swedish Yuletide and holiday Cheer! This year at the beautiful Scandinavian Cultural Center in Newton. We are adjusting to the location with unique gifts indoors, and an outdoor market with foods and music. As always, the children of the Swedish School will join us for the Lucia performance -
- [Screening: The Worst Person in the World (2022)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-the-worst-person-in-the-world-2022/) - Director Joachim Trier returns with another modern twist on a classically constructed character portrait of contemporary life in Oslo. Chronicling four years in the life of Julie, THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD examines one woman’s quest for love and meaning in the modern world. Fluidly told in twelve chapters, the film features a breakout
- [Nordic Classicism: The 18th Century Manor Houses of Sweden](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-classicism-the-18th-century-manor-houses-of-sweden/) - Elegance of line, simplicity of forms, refined ornament, striking use of color: these are the hallmarks of 18th century Swedish design in architecture, interiors, and furniture. Based on French Neoclassical models, Swedish artists and craftsman created a tradition all of their own in striking tones and contours. Gustav III, the fashion-loving king and friend of
- [Smörgåstårta Day 2022](https://scandicenter.org/event/smorgastarta-day-2022/) - 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
- [Timothy Johnson](https://scandicenter.org/event/timothy-johnson/) - Catch Norwegian guitarist and composer Timothy Johnson with fellow jazz artists Anastassiya Petrova (organ), and Gen Yoshimura (drums), performing a set of beautiful originals and jazz arrangements in the classic organ trio format. Presented in conjunction with Sons of Norway Norumbega Lodge. Saturday, November 5th, 2022 | 1pm | $15; free for SCC and Norumbega
- [Exhibit: Ann Bausman](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibit-ann-bausman/) - Ann attributes her love of textiles to her mother who grew up in Finland, a country where beautiful design is greatly revered. She always had a project -- an embroidered pillow, a cross-stitch wall-hanging, a traditional Rya rug or a patch on Ann's favorite pants. When her sons were little she focused on paper collage
- [Screening: Häxan (1922)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-haxan-1922/) - A special Halloween presentation of this Swedish silent film from 1922. Grave robbing, torture, possessed nuns, and a satanic Sabbath: Benjamin Christensen’s legendary silent film uses a series of dramatic vignettes to explore the scientific hypothesis that the witches of the Middle Ages and early modern era suffered from the same ills as psychiatric patients
- [Screening: Nelly & Nadine (2022)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-nelly-nadine-2022/) - LOVE AGAINST ALL ODDS – A REMARKABLE STORY OF TWO WOMEN FALLING IN LOVE IN THE RAVENSBRÜCK CONCENTRATION CAMP. On Christmas Eve, 1944 the Belgian prisoner and opera singer Nelly Mousset-Vos had been asked to sing Christmas carols in one of the French populated Ravensbrück barracks. After a couple of songs, Nadine Hwang of mixed
- [Gunnar Widforss–Painter of the National Parks](https://scandicenter.org/event/gunnar-widforss-painter-of-the-national-parks/) - Through the Roaring Twenties and the first half of the Great Depression, the Swedish-born landscape painter Gunnar Widforss (1879-1934) focused his discerning eye and passionate energy on the national parks of the American West. Because of Widforss’ untimely death at only age 55, and because the rise of modernism in the early-twentieth century consigned many
- [Screening: Beware of Children (2018)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-beware-of-children-2018/) - When crisis strikes we reveal our true colors. Beware of Children traces the dramatic aftermath of a tragic event in a middle class suburb of Oslo. During a break in school 13 year-old Lykke, the daughter of a prominent Labour Party member, seriously injures her classmate Jamie, the son of a high profile right-wing politician. When
- [Meditative Stitching Workshop with Ann Bausman](https://scandicenter.org/event/meditative-stitching-workshop-with-ann-bausman/) - Enjoy this wonderful introduction to slow stitching which draws inspiration from the Japanese boro and Indian kantha techniques. Working with a basic running stitch, we’ll explore the use of different fabrics, colors and pattern. Create a fabric collage to display or use the techniques to embellish jeans or other clothing. This a wonderful way to
- [Eeppi Ursin in concert](https://scandicenter.org/event/eeppi-ursin-in-concert/) - Join us in welcoming Finlandia Foundation National Performer of the year, Eeppi Ursin, for a special concert presented by Finlandia Foundation of Boston. Eeppi Ursin is a New York -based platinum-selling, award-winning singer, songwriter and pianist originally from Finland. Ursin is known for her angelic-strong voice and exceptional skill set ranging from top-class performance to writing music
- [Screening: Wild Men (2021)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-wild-men-2021/) - In a desperate attempt to cure his midlife crisis, Martin has fled his family to live high up in the Norwegian mountains. Hunting and gathering like his ancestors did thousands of years ago before supermarkets and smartphones ruined everything. But Martins self-actualization project is turned upside down when he meets Musa. A drug runner, lost deep
- [Swedish Parliamentary Elections](https://scandicenter.org/event/swedish-parliamentary-elections/) - Voting for the upcoming Swedish Parliamentary will be held in person in the Nordic Hall on: Saturday August 20 10 AM-1 PM Saturday August 27 10 AM-1 PM As from July 28th, 2022 one can begin voting by mail and the Consulate can provide mail voting material – boston@consulateofsweden.org. All ballots must reach Sweden by
- [NEWTON ART ASSOCIATION’S NEW MEMBER SHOW](https://scandicenter.org/event/newton-art-associations-new-member-show-2/) - The Nordic Hall will once again host the Newton Art Association‘s New Member Show during the month of June. Contact Kerry for viewing hours! The opening reception will be on Saturday, June 4th, 2022 | 2:30-4:30 Admission is free. Register here to let us know you're coming. About the Newton Art Association: “The Newton Art Association
- [Playgroup for kids of all ages with a Nordic twist](https://scandicenter.org/event/playgroup-for-kids-of-all-ages-with-a-nordic-twist/) - Bring your kids to play inside in our beautiful Nordic Hall and outside on the lawn. Speaking a Nordic language will be encouraged but not required. Saturday, June 4th | 2-4pm | $5 Suggested donation per child | register here
- [Iceland Northern Lights & Ring Road Trip Information Session](https://scandicenter.org/event/iceland-northern-lights-ring-road-trip-information-session/) - Are you itching to travel this year? How about a Northern Lights trip to Iceland! Come hear more at an information session hosted right here at the SCC. Experienced local guide Samantha Mandel will take you through the details of her upcoming October circuit of the Icelandic Ring Road with other community members, and you'll have
- [Book Talk - Launch thing with author Rowdy Geirsson and friends](https://scandicenter.org/event/book-talk-launch-thing-with-author-rowdy-geirsson-and-friends/) - Join the Scandinavian Cultural Center on June 11th for the launch-thing of Rowdy Geirsson’s new book, The Scandinavian Aggressors. The event will feature a reading by Geirsson from the book, book signings by him along with Matt Smith and Corwin Ericson, hand-made natural Norse products for sale by Eir’s Garden, and a beer tasting (21+)
- [Screening: Out Stealing Horses (2019)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-out-stealing-horses-2019/) - November 1999: 67-year-old Trond (Stellan Skarsgård), lives in self-imposed isolation and looks forward to welcoming in the new millennium alone. As winter arrives he meets one of his few neighbors, Lars (Bjørn Floberg), and realizes he knew him back in the summer of 1948. 1948 - the year Trond turned 15. The summer Trond grew
- [The Fantastic Art of Paper Cutting](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-fantastic-art-of-paper-cutting/) - Learn to create wonderful paper-cut beings with Danish artist, Torben Jarlstrøm Clausen, via Zoom. Join celebrated Danish paper cutting artist Torben Jarlstrøm Clausen who has had several paper cut workshops in Denmark, Japan, and the US. The paper-cut universe of Torben Jarlstrøm Clausen is inhabited by beings who have previously been confined inside the paper.
- [SYTTENDE MAI CELEBRATION](https://scandicenter.org/event/syttende-mai-celebration-2/) - Norumbega Lodge #3-506, Sons of Norway presents a family picnic on the front lawn of the SCC in honor of Norway’s national independence day, Syttende Mai (officially observed on May 17). Sons of Norway invites you to join them for a parade and picnic to commemorate this festive occasion. Join in the procession with flags
- [Miolina - Maple & Spruce, Birch & Pine](https://scandicenter.org/event/miolina-maple-spruce-bir/) - MAPLE & SPRUCE, BIRCH & PINE: Described as displaying "brilliance of sound, technical mastery, and stunning expressivity" by I CARE IF YOU LISTEN, violin duo Miolina (Mioi Takeda & Lynn Bechtold) is excited to make their Boston debut. In a program of premieres for violin duo, the concert features new works written for Miolina by Finnish composer Tomi
- [Exhibit: Jens Retlev](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibit-jens-retlev/) - Join us for an opening reception for Swedish born, Rhode Island resident, Jens Retlev. Sunday, March 13th | 3-5pm | Event is free, but registration is required ABOUT JENS: Jens grew up in Sweden surrounded by the most beautiful landscapes in the world, as well as cities with amazing architecture. His father was a painter
- [Hulda's Swedish Baked Goods](https://scandicenter.org/event/huldas-swedish-baked-goods/) - Here are our upcoming dates for Hulda's Baked Goods ordering: January 22 February 19 March 19 April 16 Baked good added the Sunday before delivery. Ordering closes on the Wednesday prior. Order here.
- [Screening: a-Ha the Movie](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-a-ha-the-movie/) - When a-ha’s breakthrough hit “Take on Me” shot to #1 on the Billboard charts in 1985, it turned its three young band members into global superstars overnight. While the iconic song and its groundbreaking music video remain ubiquitous to this day, the story of a-ha didn’t end there. After 35 years, a deep catalog of
- [Screening: Persona Non Grata (2021 Denmark)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-persona-non-grata-2021-denmark/) - The Scandinavian Library presents black comedy Persona Non Grata, the meticulously structured life of hip young Danish author Laura or Irina as she now calls herself, (the superb Rosalinde Mynster) is rocked when she returns to her rural family after a long absence. For several years she has distanced herself from her family in the
- [Workshop: Spoon Carving - Spring 2022](https://scandicenter.org/event/maker-series-spoon-carving-4/) - Al Miller will teach first time beginner students how to carve and decorate wooden spoons that can be used as an eating or cooking utensil. The class instruction will focus on the safe way to use hand and machine tools. The decorating and finishing of the spoons will be included. Teaching methods include; showing samples
- [Workshop: Rosemaling - Spring 2022](https://scandicenter.org/event/workshop-rosemaling-spring-2022/) - We welcome back master artist Linda Miller for a two-day spring 2022 workshop dedicated to rosemaling. This 2-day class will focus on centuries old art of Rosemaling; flora rose painting and acanthus ornament. Linda will have projects for sale however special projects are welcome provided by students and approved by instructor. All projects will be
- [Screening: Helene (2020)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-helene-2020/) - The Scandinavian Library presents Helene (2020 - Finland). Year 1915. Helene Schjerfbeck is a forgotten artist living in the countryside with her elderly mother. Years have passed since her last exhibition, and Helene has continued to paint only for her own passion. Everything changes when an art dealer discovers Helene and her 159 amazing paintings
- [Screening: The Most Beautiful Boy in the World (2021)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-the-most-beautiful-boy-in-the-world-2021/) - In 1971 at the world premiere of Death in Venice in London, Italian director Luchino Visconti proclaimed Björn Andrésen, the teen star of his latest film, "The most beautiful boy in the world.” This is the story of a boy who was thrust to international stardom for his iconic looks and lived a life of
- [National Sauna Week](https://scandicenter.org/event/national-sauna-week/) - Finlandia Foundation National has declared the last week of February ”National Sauna Week” to build awareness and appreciation of this aspect of Finnish and Finnish-American culture. This event is made possible with the support of a grant from Finlandia Foundation National. Boston Chapter is bringing a mobile sauna to Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St,
- [Screening: The Pact (2021)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-the-pact-2021/) - It’s 1948 and sixty-three year-old OUT OF AFRICA author Karen Blixen (pen name: Isak Dinesen) is a lonely literary sensation devastated by syphilis and mourning her lost love, until she meets talented thirty year-old poet Thorkild Bjørnvig. She offers him a Faustian bargain and promises him stardom if he will obey her unconditionally. As her
- [EXHIBIT: Chelsea Dill](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibit-chelsea-dill/) - Chelsea E. Dill works in acrylic paint. She enjoys painting maritime scenes and finds inspiration in the incredible places from her travels. Chelsea speaks Norwegian and has studied French and Swedish. You can follow her on Twitter @ce_dill and Instagram ce_dill #cedillart Email Kerry at kerry@scandicenter.org to schedule a time to visit the exhibit.
- [Concert: Stenmark and Råberg](https://scandicenter.org/event/concert-stenmark-and-raberg/) - Oskar Stenmark and Bruno Råberg found each other back in 2017, both working on the East Coast and crossing paths in the jazz world. This concert invites you to listen to an intimate conversation where Bruno’s bass pairs with Oskar’s horn. The duo uses the small orchestration to create a large canvas where improvisation has
- [Book Talk: Men of Terror -  A Comprehensive Analysis of Viking Combat](https://scandicenter.org/event/book-talk-men-of-terror-a-comprehensive-analysis-of-viking-combat/) - A lecture by Dr. William R. Short Viking society revolved around violence, as seen in their myths, poetry, law codes, pictures, and even in their house architecture. One Viking, a man named Fraði, was memorialized on a runestone raised 1000 years ago and praised for being a “man of terror”. Who were these people who
- [Screening: Sonja - The White Swan (2018)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-sonja-the-white-swan-2018/) - In 1936, a renowned Norwegian figure skater decides to leave her career and become a Hollywood star. Her first film breaks sells the most tickets in the world in 1937, but as she gets older and the spotlight fades, she refuses to quit. Saturday, January 15th | 1:30pm | $5 | purchase here **advanced tickets
- [Screening: Push (2019)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-push-2019/) - WHY CAN'T WE AFFORD TO LIVE IN OUR CITIES? PUSH is a new documentary from award-winning Swedish director Fredrik Gertten, investigating why we can’t afford to live in our own cities anymore. Housing is a fundamental human right, a precondition to a safe and healthy life. But in cities all around the world, having a
- [Exhibit:  Marty Lehman 2021](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibit-marty-lehman-2021/) - Former architect, and Scandinavian Charitable Society board member, Marty Lehman, paints buildings, cityscapes, landscapes and “all things Swedish.” In his fourth exhibition at the SCC he will feature recent watercolors. On view November 14th through December. Gallery hours vary. Opening reception Sunday, November 14th | 3-5pm | please register here **advanced registration, masks, and proof
- [Screening: Sound of Noise (2010)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-the-sound-of-noise-2010/) - A tone-deaf cop works to track down a group of guerilla percussionists whose anarchic public performances are terrorizing the city. Saturday, December 18th | 1:30pm | $5 | purchase here **advanced tickets and registration required** Buy Tickets 100 minutes | in Swedish with English subtitles ** because of COVID restrictions masks must be warn at
- [Screening: The Men's Room (2018)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-the-mens-room-2018/) - A wonderful Norwegian male choir is getting ready to warm up for Black Sabbath and to sing the last verse for their conductor. Every Tuesday, 25 men in their prime get together in a bar in Oslo to sing in a choir and drink beers. They have joked that they have promised to sing at
- [Book Talk: For the Love of Cod with Eric Dregni](https://scandicenter.org/event/book-talk-for-the-love-of-cod-with-eric-dregni/) - A journey to find Norway’s supposed bliss makes for a comic travelogue that asks, seriously, what makes Norwegians so damn happy—and does it translate? Norway is usually near or at the top of the World Happiness Report. But is it really one of the happiest countries on Earth? Eric Dregni had his doubts. Years ago
- [The Scandinavian Library: Backyard Village (2021)](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-backyard-village-2021/) - When Brynja finishes her stay in a health clinic in the village of Hveragerdi, she’s reluctant to return to her life in the capital, so she checks into a small guesthouse. There she meets Mark, a tourist who is also reluctant to leave this nurturing community. Saturday, November 20th | 1:30pm | | $5; tickets
- [Jazz on Tap](https://scandicenter.org/event/jazz-on-tap/) - Tap dance and jazz have a long and intertwined history. From the prohibition on musical instruments during the era of slavery, which prompted the enslaved African-Americans to find ingenious ways to use their bodies as percussion instruments, to the early 20th century New York City where Irish and African-American styles of dancing met and enriched
- [Exhibit: Snapshots - Traveling with the Poet, Hans Christian Andersen](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibit-snapshots-traveling-with-the-poet-hans-christian-andersen/) - “To travel is to live,” said Danish fairytale author, H.C. Andersen. See his words come to life in “Snapshots,” an art exhibition by Danish artist, Susanne Thea. H.C. Andersen is known for his world-famous fairytales from “The Little Mermaid” to “The Ugly Duckling,” “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” and many more. Exhibit will be on display
- [CAROLUS REX - An Afternoon of Swedish History concerning King Charles XII and the Great Northern War](https://scandicenter.org/event/carolus-rex-an-afternoon-of-swedish-history-concerning-king-charles-xii-and-the-great-northern-war/) - “Were Socrates and Charles the Twelfth of Sweden both present in any company, and Socrates to say, ‘Follow me and hear a lecture on philosophy’ and Charles, laying his hand on his sword, to say, ‘Follow me and dethrone the Czar’, a man would be ashamed to follow Socrates.” -Samuel Johnson Charles XII (1682-1718) was
- [Book Talk: We Share the Same Sky with Rachael Cerrotti](https://scandicenter.org/event/book-talk-we-share-the-same-sky-with-rachael-cerrotti/) - Join us for a talk with author Rachael Cerrotti about her book We Share the Same Sky: A Memoir of Memory & Migration. It is the story of a granddaughter's decade-long journey to retrace her grandmother's wartime escape and weave together the thin threads of family history. In 2009, Rachael Cerrotti, a college student pursuing
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: Going West (2017)](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-going-west-2017/) - An unemployed music teacher takes his estranged transsexual father on a road trip to the west coast of Norway, in order to honor his late mother's excellent quilting skills. Going West is a warm and touching feelgood film about life, loss and love. Saturday, October 16th | 1:30 | $5; tickets can be purchased here
- [Workshop: Spoon Carving](https://scandicenter.org/event/workshop-spoon-carving/) - Al Miller will teach first time beginner students how to carve and decorate wooden spoons that can be used as an eating or cooking utensil. The class instruction will focus on the safe way to use hand and machine tools. The decorating and finishing of the spoons will be included. Teaching methods include; showing samples
- [Workshop: Rosemaling](https://scandicenter.org/event/workshop-rosemaling/) - We welcome back master artist Linda Miller for a two-day fall 2021 workshop dedicated to rosemaling. This 2-day class will focus on centuries old art of Rosemaling; flora rose painting and acanthus ornament. Linda will have projects for sale however special projects are welcome provided by students and approved by instructor. All projects will be
- [Nordic Kids: Celebrate Pippi](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-kids-celebrate-pippi/) - Join us in the Nordic Hall while we celebrate Astrid Lindgren's creation, Pippi Longstocking. We will decorate cookies to look like Pippi while a movie plays on the big screen. Saturday, September 28th | 11am | $7 admission; free for members register here.
- [Virtual Lecture: Karin Larsson - Consummate Needle Craft Artist](https://scandicenter.org/event/virtual-lecture-karin-larsson-consummate-needle-craft-artist/) - Please join us for a virtual lecture with needlecraft expert Pat Olski. Karin Larsson was a co creator of the home décor and lifestyle movement that we have come to know as “Swedish Style”. Often eclipsed by her famous artist husband, Carl, her imaginative tapestries and textiles are now as revered as his paintings which
- [Virtual Workshop: Swedish Coaster making with Pat Olski](https://scandicenter.org/event/virtual-workshop-swedish-coaster-making-with-pat-olski/) - Join us for a virtual workshop with needlecraft expert Pat Olski. Learn to make a daisy coaster design made especially for the SCC by Pat. Perfect for your midsummer celebration! Fabric, thread and needle included in the workshop fee. Friday, May 21st | 7pm | $25; $15 for Members ABOUT PAT: Pat Olski is a
- [LIVE and in Person: Oskar Stenmark](https://scandicenter.org/event/live-and-in-person-oskar-stenmark/) - Oskar Stenmark and Alex Pryrodny met in New York City 2014 and formed a strong bond over improvisation, jazz and folk music. Now, they are taking their artistic collaboration to a new level by performing live for the first time since 2019. Their focus is now on classical music, paying homage to Scandinavian composers such
- [Lecture: Nordic Brewing with Jereme Zimmerman](https://scandicenter.org/event/lecture-nordic-brewing-with-jereme-zimmerman/) - Join Jereme Zimmerman, author of Make Mead Like a Viking and Brew Beer Like a Yeti for a discussion on the history, tradition, and technique of brewing Nordic ales and meads. He will discuss his understanding of modern and ancient Nordic brewing, including his wide-ranging knowledge on history, techniques, and ingredients for brewing like a
- [Virtual Screening: Tove](https://scandicenter.org/event/virtual-screening-tove/) - We are pleased to be co-presenters for the Tove being presented as part of Wicked Queer, the 37th Annual LBGTQ+ Film Festival being shown virtually between April 8th and April 18th. Helsinki, 1945. The end of the war brings a new sense of artistic and social freedom for painter Tove Jansson. Modern art, dizzying parties and
- [Virtual Screening: International Shorts 2021](https://scandicenter.org/event/virtual-screening-international-shorts-2021/) - We are pleased to be co-presenters for the International Shorts 2021 being presented as part of Wicked Queer, the 37th Annual LBGTQ+ Film Festival being shown virtually between April 1st through April 30th. Featuring international films by a selection of new talents, this year’s lineup includes lyrical works from Spain, a surreal Norwegian comedy, and a bittersweet
- [Virtual Program: Exploring Fruiluftsliv - Connecting with Nature the Norwegian Way](https://scandicenter.org/event/virtual-program-exploring-fruiluftsliv-connecting-with-nature-the-norwegian-way/) - Join author Oliver Luke Delorie to discuss his book, Fruiluftsliv: Connect with Nature the Norwegian Way. Translated from Norwegian as "free life air," friluftsliv highlights the basic need for humans to get outside and connect with the natural world. It’s not about conquering nature, as in climbing the highest mountain, or about camping and other
- [Virtual Program: Legendary Iceland - Land of Fire & Ice](https://scandicenter.org/event/virtual-program-legendary-iceland-land-of-fire-ice/) - It’s like a virtual vacation to Iceland! This presentation blends together my love of Iceland and its mythology with the landscape and fascinating history. Using photos and video, the trip starts in Reykjavik from the archeological dig of a Viking settlement to the vibrant city of today. From there, we travel around the country, where
- [Virtual Screening: Pelle the Conqueror (1987)](https://scandicenter.org/event/virtual-screening-pelle-the-conqueror-1987/) - Join us for a 30th anniversary remastered version screening of Pelle the Conqueror. The film won the Palme d'Or at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival The film also won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, 1988; it was submitted to the Academy by the Danish government, giving Denmark its second consecutive win after
- [Lecture: Sources of Richard Wagner’s “Ring of the Nibelung”](https://scandicenter.org/event/lecture-sources-of-richard-wagners-ring-of-the-nibelung/) - And so the myth was born . . . And so the Nibelungenlied was written . . . And so the imagination around the Nibelungen Treasure survives up to our present day . . . The SCC presents: Sources of Richard Wagner’s “Ring of the Nibelung” found in the German Nibelungenlied, the Icelandic Edda and
- [Screening: When the Raven Flies (1984)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-when-the-raven-flies-1984/) - Hrafn Gunnlaugsson's first Viking film, where he presents a new concept of the Viking era, destroying the stereotype Hollywood image. Set in the middle Ages, the film tells the story of the revenge of Gestur, an Irishman who as a child witnessed the murder of his parents by two Norwegian Vikings, the foster-brothers Thór and
- [Author Series: The Viking Woman of Birka with David K. Mullaly](https://scandicenter.org/event/author-series-the-viking-woman-of-birka-with-david-k-mullaly/) - Asa was a young woman who avenged a personal assault, was forced to become a warrior and leader during her family’s travels, and ultimately became responsible for defending Birka, one of the great Viking trade centers. This actual Norse woman made her mark during a violent time. A Viking burial found on the Swedish island
- [Screening: Trespassing Bergman](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening/) - “If cinema was a religion, this would be Mecca, the Vatican. This is the center of it all.” So said acclaimed director Alejandro González Iñárritu when entering the Berg-man compound on the remote island of Fårö, on a cold November night in 2011. Swedish film director Ingmar Bergman built his house in the mid 1960’s,
- [Screening: The Feminister](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-the-feminister/) - Incredible coverage of 4 years in the office of the Swedish foreign minister, Margot Wallström, known for her fearless feminist agenda and sharp, empathic mind. We witness her arduous negotiations with Saudi Arabia, Israel and North Korea, as well as a highly competitive campaign for a seat in the UNSC, followed by a crash course
- [Virtual Screening: The Best Intentions (1992 Sweden)](https://scandicenter.org/event/virtual-screening-the-best-intentions-1992-sweden/) - Swedish master Ingmar Bergman penned this loving tribute to his parent’s epic romance. In 1909, poor, idealistic theology student Henrik Bergman falls in love with Anna Åkerbloom, the intelligent, educated daughter of a rich family in Uppsala. After their wedding Henrik becomes a priest in the north of Sweden. Urbane Anna can’t stand living in
- [Virtual Screening: A White, White Day (Iceland)](https://scandicenter.org/event/virtual-screening-a-white-white-day-iceland/) - In a remote Icelandic town, an off-duty police chief (a chilling Ingvar Sigurdsson, who received Cannes’ Critics’ Week award for Best Actor for his performance) begins to suspect a local man of having had an affair with his late wife, who died in a tragic accident two years earlier. Gradually his obsession for finding out
- [Virtual Screening: Women's Shorts](https://scandicenter.org/event/virtual-screening-womens-shorts/) - We are pleased to be co-presenters for the Women's Shorts being presented as part of Wicked Queer, the 36th Annual LBGTQ+ Film Festival being shown virtually between July 4th and August 2nd. The Women's Shorts examine love, break-ups, hook-ups, Fundamentalist Christians, and surprisingly no cats, round out this year's women's shorts program. Curated by Katie
- [Virtual Screening: The Nobel Snowflake](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-the-nobel-snowflake/) - The competition for the head offices of the Nobel Centre in Stockholm presented as a nail-biting thriller. Nobel Snowflake follows the Swedish architect Gert Wingårdh on his quest to find the ultimate design, in the shape of a snowflake. Eleven of the 175 teams are selected to take part, among them Wingårdh. That’s when the
- [Virtual Screening: Stieg Larsson - The Man Who Played with Fire](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-stieg-larsson-the-man-who-played-with-fire/) - Since his untimely death at just 50 years of age, Stieg Larsson has become one of the world’s most famous authors. His Millennium Trilogy novels – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and its sequels – have sold more than 90 million copies worldwide and spawned multiple film adaptations. This fascinating documentary paints the little-known,
- [POSTPONED The Scandinavian Library presents: The Grump (Mielensäpahoittaja)](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-the-grump-mielensapahoittaja/) - An 80-year-old Finnish farmer who reluctantly goes to live with his youngest son and his uptight, career-oriented wife following a debilitating domestic accident. A proud man who takes deep pride in his ability to remain self-sufficient, the aging farmer (Antti Litja) lives in the countryside alone after his wife is hospitalized. His days are spent
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: Borg vs McEnroe](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-borg-vs-mcenroe/) - It's the summer of 1980, and Björn Borg is the top tennis player in the world, dominating the sport both on and off the court. A powerful and rigorously disciplined player, there is only one obstacle in his pursuit of a record-breaking fifth Wimbledon championship: the highly talented but ferociously abrasive young American John McEnroe.
- [Voices of Scandinavia](https://scandicenter.org/event/voices-of-scandinavia/) - Brothers Lawrence Wilde and Charles Boguinia come together to present a program of piano music by Edward Grieg and new new compositions for the Swedish nyckelharpa, violin and piano inspired by Swedish and Norwegian Folk music. Lawrence is a composer, violinist and nyckelarhap player. He completed his undergraduate studies at the Juilliard School and is
- [Exhibit: Cultural Heritage through Image](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibit-cultural-heritage-through-image/) - The Cultural Heritage through Image project was born out of a pedagogical experiment applying the principles of cultural heritage to teach the premodern and out the personal belief in the art and power of photography. Project leader Dr. Kisha Tracy is Associate Professor of English Studies at Fitchburg State University, specializing in medieval and early
- [Saga Thing LIVE](https://scandicenter.org/event/saga-thing-live/) - Join the Saga Thing podcast for a live presentation as John and Andy sort out the story of the Vikings in the New World. The legendary adventures of the Vinland settlers lead us to the modern search for evidence of Viking settlements from Dighton Rock to the Charles River and from Massachusetts to Newfoundland. Learn
- [Opera is Cool: Birgit Nilsson - A Life Well Sung](https://scandicenter.org/event/opera-is-cool-birgit-nilsson-a-life-well-sung/) - Birgit Nilsson, the Swedish Dramatic Soprano who tamed Richard Wagner, was a league of her own. 2018 celebrated her centenary. Her voice reverberated against the walls of the world’s greatest opera houses for nearly 40 years. She was best known for her performances in the operas of Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss. Come and enjoy
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: Pity the Lovers](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-pity-the-lovers/) - Two unlucky-in-love brothers, a veterinarian, a conceptual artist, and two goth 13-year-olds named Danni are just a few of the characters that makes up the ensemble of this charming Icelandic film about longing, love, and growing up. Saturday, January 18th | 1:30 | Free; $5 suggested donation 89 minutes. In Icelandic with English subtitles. Films
- [Screening: Tongue Cutters](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-tongue-cutters/) - Hidden between a row of fishermen gutting fish, standing on a floor full of blood and intestines, we find nine-year-old Tobias in front of a big box filled with cod heads. With an almost frightening pace, he cuts the tongues from the heads, and puts them on a big nail. Many other children work as
- [The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-fiddlers-bloc/) - The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc is a fiddle trio from Norway, Sweden and the Shetland Islands who swiftly gained a reputation for their gripping and unique blend of fiddle music since their inception in early 2009. Comprising Olav Luksengård Mjelva (Norway), Anders Hall (Sweden) and Kevin Henderson (Shetland Islands), each regarded as leading exponents of their
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: The Guilty](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-the-guilty/) - Alarm dispatcher and former police officer Asger Holm answers an emergency call from a kidnapped woman. When the call is suddenly disconnected, the search for the woman and her kidnapper begins. Saturday, December 21st | 1:30 | Free; $5 suggested donation 85 minutes. In Danish with English subtitles. Films start at 1:30pm. Refreshments for attendees
- [New England Nordic Christmas Events 2019](https://scandicenter.org/event/new-england-nordic-christmas-events-2019/) - Here's a list of all the Nordic Christmas Events happening around New England this holiday season: November: Saturday, 2nd - Evangelical Covenant Church of Attleboro's Bit o' Sweden Fall Fair Saturday, 9th - Scandinavian Jul Bazaar - South Shore Viking Club & Stenkil Lodge #92 (Braintree, MA) - 10am-4pm Saturday, 16th - Sons of Norway Scandinavian Fair (Acton,
- [Evergood Coffee Tasting](https://scandicenter.org/event/evergood-coffee-tasting/) - Join us for a coffee tasting of the iconic Norwegian coffee brand Evergood. Join us in the Kaffestugan for a blind taste test of our current coffee and Evergood. YOU help us decide if its time to make Evergood our new coffee brand! Saturday, November 30th | 12-2pm in the Kaffestugan ABOUT EVERGOOD: It all
- [Screening: The Cake General](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-the-cake-general/) - Based on a true story, the directorial debut of popular Swedish personalities Filip and Fredrik is an outrageous, unconventional comedy set in the 1980s about an eccentric resident of "the most boring town in Sweden" who decides to put his sleepy hamlet on the map by assembling the world's longest layer cake. "The Cake General
- [Pro Arte: Salon Series](https://scandicenter.org/event/pro-arte-salon-series-2/) - Hear some of Boston’s best virtuosi on an intimate scale and join them in lively round-table discussions in comfortable, friendly, and eclectic surroundings. Program: Valencia - Caroline Shaw Strum- Jessie Montgomery Beethoven String Quartet in D Major, op. 18 #3 Musicians: Julia Cash, violin Liana Zaretsky, violin Emily Rome, viola Leo Eguchi, cello Sunday, November 17th
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: Handle with Care](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-handle-with-care/) - An oil worker has a difficult time relating to his adopted son after his wife dies. In desperation, he takes his son on a trip to Colombia to find his biological mother. Saturday, Novemeber 16th | 1:30 | Free; $5 suggested donation 102 minutes. In Norwegian, English, and Spanish with English subtitles. Films start at
- [Exhibit: Available Light](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibit-available-light/) - Available Light presents photographs and videos from 2012 - 2017 made on the farm in Värmland, Sweden, that has been in the artist's family since the early 1600s. A unique sense of place emerges through the slow, careful act of looking through the lens, with resulting images that both document and transform. On display through
- [New England Nordic Christmas Events 2017](https://scandicenter.org/event/new-england-nordic-christmas-events/) - Here's a list of all the Nordic Christmas Events happening around New England this holiday season: November: Saturday, 4th - Evangelical Covenant Church of Attleboro's Bit o' Sweden Fall Fair Saturday, 11th - Sons of Norway Scandinavian Fair (Acton, MA) Saturday, 11th-12th - Karl's Sausage Kitchen and European Market Annual Christmas Fair (Peabody, MA) Saturday, 25th -
- [Author Series: John B. Simon](https://scandicenter.org/event/author-event-john-b-simon/) - We welcome author John B. Simon to discuss his book Strangers in a Stranger Land. How one country’s Jews fought an unwinnable war alongside Nazis troops… and survived The first Jews arrived in Finland in the mid-19th century when the nation, then part of imperial Russia, was only taking shape. They were young boys ripped
- [Classical Program](https://scandicenter.org/event/classical-program/) - We welcome a group of performers who, all musically talented, have studied or chosen careers in much different fields. Meet the physician and professors hear them play and listen to them talk about their stories and their passion for music. PERFORMERS: Allen C. Steere - piano Joel Moerschel - cello Betty Anne Diaz - piano
- [Copenhagen Chamber Choir Camerata](https://scandicenter.org/event/copenhagen-chamber-choir-camerata/) - *Please note that this performance will take place at the First Baptist Church in Newton We welcome Copenhagen Chamber Choir Camerata for presentation of choral music from the Nordic region, both contemporary and traditional, which delves into the unique Scandinavian choral sound and explores its rich history and roots in traditional regional music and in the
- [Mothers Support Group (0-6 months)](https://scandicenter.org/event/mothers-support-group-0-6-months/) - Join us for a new series just for moms! In this series of infant and mother classes you will be provided with guidance on a variety of topics to make your transition at home with your baby as easy and cozy as possible. Learn about important infant topics in an atmosphere of hygge (coziness) while we
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: The Unknown Soldier](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-the-unknown-soldier/) - Unknown Soldier by AKU LOUHIMIES is the story of an infantry unit's tour of duty that lasts for more than three years during the Finnish Continuation War. The film is based on the classic novel by VÄINÖ LINNA. The film is the story of Rokka, Kariluoto, Koskela, Hietanen, and their brothers-in-arms. It shows how friendship,
- [The Saga of Ragnar Loðbrok and other tales](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-saga-of-ragnar-lodbrok-and-other-tales/) - Chapter House weaves together stories and music to create unique concert experiences. In this program, Peter and Sarah Walker explore the rich lore of the medieval Norse world, including the saga of the legendary viking Ragnar Loðbrok, tales from the Eddas featuring mythical gods and giants, and the Vinland sagas, which describe Leif Eriksson’s discovery
- [Maker Series: Spoon Carving](https://scandicenter.org/event/maker-series-spoon-carving-3/) - Al Miller will teach first time beginner students how to carve and decorate wooden spoons that can be used as an eating or cooking utensil. The class instruction will focus on the safe way to use hand and machine tools. The decorating and finishing of the spoons will be included. Teaching methods include; showing samples
- [Maker Series: House Sign Rosemaling](https://scandicenter.org/event/maker-series-house-sign-rosemaling/) - We welcome back master artist Linda Miller for a two-day fall 2019 workshop dedicated to rosemaling a Norwegian style home sign. Background paint will be supplied. Brushes and palette knives will be offered for sale. The project will be an 8” Nordic basswood bowl to be bought from teacher. A list of student’s supplies will
- [Polarn O. Pyret Sample SALE at the SCC](https://scandicenter.org/event/polarn-o-pyret-sample-sale-at-the-scc/) - Polarn O. Pyret, the leading brand in Sweden for kids, is holding a Sample Sale at the SCC on Sunday October 6th from 10am to 5pm. Come scoop up bargains in sizes newborn to age 12 years. All season and styles will be represented. The brand’s famous and functional Nordic outerwear will also be available
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: Becoming Astrid](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-becoming-astrid/) - Teenaged Astrid Lindren (Alba August), who later went on to write the Pippi Longstocking series, leads a carefree life with her family in the forests and fields of rural Sweden. Restless and eager to break free from the confines of her conservative upbringing, she accepts an internship at a local newspaper where she attracts the
- [Concert: Violinist Rachel Lee Priday](https://scandicenter.org/event/concert-violinist-rachel-lee-priday/) - Please join Finlandia Foundation of Boston for a violin concert with nationally known violinist Rachel Lee Priday. The program will include pieces by Nielsen, Bach, Salonen, and Saariaho. ABOUT RACHEL Korean-American violinist who studied with Dorothy DeLay and later Itzhak Perlman at the Juilliard School Pre-college Division. She has performed as a soloist with the Chicago, St.
- [Mads Tolling & Jacob Fischer – A Tribute to Svend Asmussen](https://scandicenter.org/event/mads-tolling-jacob-fischer-a-tribute-to-svend-asmussen/) - Denmark has proud traditions, when it comes to playing jazz violin. Svend Asmussen was very loved all over Scandinavia, and even in the US many know of “The Fiddling Viking.” Residing in San Francisco – Danish-born violinist Mads Tolling is making a career in music. Mads has lived in the US since 2000, where he
- [Bruno Råberg Trio: Composition for a space in between](https://scandicenter.org/event/bruno-raberg-trio-composition-for-a-space-in-between/) - In Composition for a space in between (2015), Bruno Råberg will play accompanying pieces for his daughter, Erika Råberg's exhibit, Available Light. They will play variations on a Swedish folk tune as they move about the farmhouse, a call and response between past and present. A newer companion piece, Lines (2017), explores the fleeting feeling
- [Vanemuine Theater: Estonian Operetta at Vanemuine](https://scandicenter.org/event/vanemuine-theater-estonian-operetta-at-vanemuine/) - **This program will be presented in Estonian by the Boston Estonian School** The Vanemuine Theater will be “Estonian Operetta at Vanemuine”. The performance was premiered in August in Tartu at the 150th anniversary of the Vanemuine Theater. The most fruitful years in the Estonian operetta history were the years between 1955 and 1970. We don’t
- [Vanemuine Theater presents: Help! Opera!? Estonian stage music](https://scandicenter.org/event/vanemuine-theater-presents-help-opera-estonian-stage-music/) - **This program will be presented in Estonian as part of the Boston Estonian School ** Vanemuine Theater from Tartu, Estonia will present a concert performance for children Help! Opera!? Estonian stage music. The performance will teach us about the history of Estonian stage music. We have a chance to listen to many hits from various
- [Screening: The Human Shelter](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-the-human-shelter2/) - The SCC welcomes you to join us for a screening of The Human Shelter as part of Boston Design Week 2019. How do we construct homes in today’s worldwide hotspots which are facing the challenges of climate change, globalization and migration? How do people create shelters and feel at home with others and in their bodies? Boris
- [STEM + Harry Potter Inspired LEGO® Camp](https://scandicenter.org/event/stem-harry-potter-inspired-lego-camp/) - Did you know the name ‘LEGO’ is an abbreviation of the two Danish words “leg godt”, meaning “play well”. It’s true! Although LEGO seems completely American to many the LEGO Group was founded in Denmark in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen! The SCC is pleased to offer another week of Play-Well TEKnologies summer camp that will: Develop and enhance
- [NEWTON ART ASSOCIATION’S NEW MEMBER SHOW](https://scandicenter.org/event/newton-art-associations-new-member-show/) - The Nordic Hall will once again host the Newton Art Association‘s New Member Show during the month of June. Come on out to view the show any day during business hours! The opening reception will be on Saturday, June 1st from 3-4:30pm. Refreshments will be available and the artists will be in attendance to discuss their
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: Woman at War](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-woman-at-war/) - Halla is a 50-year-old environmental activist who crusades against the local aluminum industry in Iceland. As her actions grow bolder, her life changes in the blink of an eye when she's finally granted permission to adopt a girl from the Ukraine. Saturday, June 15th | 1:30 | Free; $5 suggested donation 101 minutes. In Icelandic,
- [Pro Arte Salon Series: For the Children](https://scandicenter.org/event/pr0-arte-salon-series-for-the-children/) - Dance Currents Inc. and Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Boston are presenting a concert of dance and music as part of Pro Arte's Salon Series. Dance Currents will be premiering a new piece entitled, "For the Children" at this performance and three others, two in Newton and two in Boston. The work is based on
- [Lecture: Swedish Embroidery | Svenska Broderi](https://scandicenter.org/event/lecture-swedish-embroidery-svenska-broderi/) - From gently tonal linen näversöm thread-work, to colorful and glorious floral yllebroderi on tvåändsstickning knitted fabric, Swedish stitchers have developed some of the most unique and magnificent embroidery traditions in the world. Find out about the history and scope of Sweden’s rich heritage of needle craft,and see how a few simple to learn stitches can
- [Norwegian Playgroup](https://scandicenter.org/event/norwegian-playgroup/) - **please note that this playgroup will head outside. Please wear appropriate clothing/bring sunscreen** Join a group of families for Norwegian playgroup! Give your kids a chance to speak Norwegian with other children while playing and learning. Saturday, June 1st | 1:30 – 3pm | $5 suggested donation per child
- [The Scandinavian Library Presents: Thelma](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-thelma/) - A college student starts to experience extreme seizures while studying at a university in Oslo, Norway. She soon learns that the violent episodes are a symptom of inexplicable, and often dangerous, supernatural abilities. "Thelma is both more mysterious and more accessible than his other films. The spell it casts transcends the silly plotting. It puts
- [Exhibit: Harry Cohen](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibit-harry-cohen/) - Harry Cohen's beginnings as an artist started in Boston's South End in the 1930's. Harry Cohen describes himself as, "...just a kid from the South End," then says in a manner neither self-effacing or vain..."a kid who was never unsure... a kid who was gifted and knew it." After serving in WWII, Harry used his
- [Screening: A Fortunate Man](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-a-fortunate-man/) - **Please note this film is NOT being screened at the SCC. See below for screening details** The SCC is pleased to take part in the National Center for Jewish Film's Annual Film Festival for the second year in a row. This year we partner to present A Fortunate Man. This epic drama from Academy Award–winning director
- [Syttende Mai Celebration](https://scandicenter.org/event/syttende-mai-celebration/) - Norumbega Lodge #3-506, Sons of Norway presents a family picnic on the front lawn of the SCC in honor of Norway's national independence day, Syttende Mai (officially observed on May 17). Sons of Norway invites you to join them for a parade and picnic to commemorate this festive occasion. Join in the procession with flags
- [Paint Night with Laurel Greenfield](https://scandicenter.org/event/paint-night-with-laurel-greenfield/) - Princess cakes, cinnamon rolls, cardamom buns—you’ve enjoyed all the sweet Swedish treats at the pop-up café at the Scandinavian Cultural Center on Saturdays. Now enjoy them in a whole new way! In this workshop you’ll use a variety of pastries from the Crown Bakery to create your own food still-life painting. Follow along with local
- [Nordic Kids: Norwegian Playgroup](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-kids-norwegian-playgroup-7/) - Join a group of families for Norwegian playgroup! Give your kids a chance to speak Norwegian with other children while playing and learning. Saturday, May 4th | 1:30 – 3pm | $5 suggested donation per child
- [Exhibit: Laura Tilus-Korhonen - Human Form](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibit-laura-tilus-korhonen-human-form/) - Artist Laura Tilus-Korhonen was born in Espoo, Finland. She studied at the Turku University, and at the Helsinki University of Art (Taideteollinen). She received a Master Degree in Education, and is a certified Art teacher. Laura lives and works in West Concord, MA, where she has a studio, and she teaches drawing and painting for
- [Finnish Vappu Celebration](https://scandicenter.org/event/finnish-vappu-celebration/) - Spring is almost here and with that comes Vappu. In Finland, Vappu is celebrated on May 1 and marks the end of a long winter. It is the Finnish version of the May Day, an international holiday honoring the workers in various countries. In Finland, people take to the streets and parks, celebrate spring and
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: Border (2018)](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-border-2018/) - Customs officer Tina is known for her extraordinary sense of smell. It's almost as if she can sniff out the guilt on anyone hiding something. But when Vore, a suspicious-looking man, walks past her, her abilities are challenged for the first time ever. Tina can sense Vore is hiding something she can't identify. Even worse,
- [Maker Series: Spoon Carving](https://scandicenter.org/event/maker-series-spoon-carving-2/) - Al Miller will teach first time beginner students how to carve and decorate wooden spoons that can be used as an eating or cooking utensil. The class instruction will focus on the safe way to use hand and machine tools. The decorating and finishing of the spoons will be included. Teaching methods include; showing samples
- [Maker Series: Bowl Rosemaling](https://scandicenter.org/event/maker-series-bowl-rosemaling/) - We welcome back Linda Miller for spring 2019! This class will be about painting on a curved surface of bowl, with rosemaling in the Telemark or Gubrandsdale style with master artist Linda Miller. You will be using the colors used in the time period of 1750-1850. Suggested pattern will be available for the students. However, students are
- [Wicked Queer Film Festival 2019](https://scandicenter.org/event/wicked-queer-film-festival-2019/) - *please note these are NOT being shown at the SCC. Check links for details* We are proud to, once again, participate in the Wicked Queer Film Festival for 2019. This year we are co-presenting a 4 different shorts! I'm sorry (Fyrirgefðu) - Iceland - Women's Shorts, Saturday, March 30th at 5pm at the Emerson The Half
- [Lecture: History of Synchronized Skating with Saga Krantz](https://scandicenter.org/event/1746-2/) - Join Finlandia Foundation of Boston as they welcome Saga Krantz, a former competitive synchronized skater from Finland, and coach of Head coach and choreographer of the Haydenettes synchronized skating team. Synchronized skating is a popular discipline around the world but especially in the U.S. and in Finland. From its early " precision skating" days when it
- [Melody's Mostly Musical Day: Jenny Lin in Concert](https://scandicenter.org/event/melodys-mostly-musical-day-jenny-lin-in-concert/) - Join us for a special live children’s concert with Steinway artist Jenny Lin. Follow Melody through her day: waking up, eating breakfast, playing, and visiting Grandma for a piano lesson and a sleepover. The enclosed CD from pianist Jenny Lin pairs a different song to accompany every page — from Tchaikovsky to Mozart to Gershwin. Melody’s
- [Screening: The Heart (Hjärtat) - (2019 Belmont World Film Festival)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-the-heart-hjartat-2019-belmont-world-film-festival/) - *This film will be screened at The Studio Cinema in Belmont* The SCC is proud to co-present Swedish film The Heart (Hjärtat) as part of opening night for the 2019 Belmont World Film Festival. The film will be preceded by an optional Swedish smorgasbord at the the theater from 6-7 PM. Actress Fanni Metelius (Ruben Ostlund’s Force Majeure)
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: A Hijacking (2012)](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-a-hijacking-2012/) - The cargo ship MV Rozen is heading for harbor when it is hijacked by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean. Amongst the men on board are the ship's cook Mikkel (Pilou Asbæk) and the engineer Jan (Roland Møller), who along with the rest of the seamen are taken hostage in a cynical game of life
- [SOLD OUT Author Event: Iceland Noir in Boston](https://scandicenter.org/event/author-event-iceland-noir-in-boston/) - A truly special night with International best selling crime fiction authors Ragnar Jonasson and Yrsa Sigurdardottir. The two talk books and their international crime writing festival Iceland Noir with New York Times bestselling author Hallie Ephron. The night will be kicked off by special guest, former US Ambassador to Iceland Robert Barber and will continue with a freewheeling Q&A and
- [Nordic Kids -  Badda's Buddy: Best Friends in Brooklyn](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-kids-baddas-buddy-best-friends-in-brooklyn/) - Join us for a special event for the children's book Badda's Buddy written and illustrated by local artist Lois Tønnessen Andersen. Badda's Buddy is the story of Lisa and her grandfather, who are best friends. They go through their days together, shopping, working, and having treats. Every day is a good day when Lisa and Badda are together!
- [CANCELLED: Fika Tuesdays: Mother's Support Group (0-6 months)](https://scandicenter.org/event/fika-tuesdays-mothers-support-group-0-6-months/) - THIS SERIES HAS BEEN CANCELLED Join us for a new series just for moms! In this series of infant and mother classes you will be provided with guidance on a variety of topics to make your transition at home with your baby as easy and cozy as possible. Learn about important infant topics in
- [Exhibit: Marja Lianko](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibit-marja-lianko/) - Marja Lianko was born in Helsinki, Finland. She grew up in a home filled with art as her father was a collector and a latent sculptor. Marja emigrated to the USA soon after high school and received her art education at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, where she later taught printmaking and
- [NORDIC KIDS: NORWEGIAN PLAYGROUP](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-kids-norwegian-playgroup-6/) - Join a group of families for Norwegian playgroup! Give your kids a chance to speak Norwegian with other children while playing and learning. Saturday, March 2nd | 1:30 – 3pm | $5 suggested donation per child
- [Lecture: Choral Music Tradition in Finland](https://scandicenter.org/event/lecture-choral-music-tradition-in-finland/) - Join Finlandia Foundation of Boston for a special lecture on the choral music tradition in Finland. Finland has always long been famous for its choral tradition, composers, and beautiful choral repertoire. In this interactive lecture we will take a look at how the ensembles and the tradition has changed over the course of the past
- [Album Release Show: Sunniva Brynnel Group](https://scandicenter.org/event/fika-sound-series-sunniva-brynnel-group/) - Swedish singer and accordionist Sunniva Brynnel returns to the Scandinavian Cultural Center to release a solo album together with her American-based quartet! After completing her masters studies in music at the New England Conservatory, it was time for Sunniva to go into the studio with the jazz group she has played with the most since
- [Aallotar](https://scandicenter.org/event/aallotar-2/) - Aallotar is an exploration of one tradition from two perspectives. Violinist/vocalist Sara Pajunen – Finnish-American – and accordionist/vocalist Teija Niku – a Finn – use their common musical heritage as a starting point for original “chamber-folk.” Together they create new sounds that reflect their differing contemporary cultures and shared roots. Since its formation in fall
- [The Scandinavian Library Presents: Lapland Odyssey 2 (2015)](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-lapland-odyssey-2-2015/) - It’s been three years since we last met Janne and Inari. Since then, they’ve had a daughter named Lumi. Janne and his friends experience a new adventure, this time on an autumn night. The boys go to a party but end up chasing Lumi who has disappeared. Meanwhile, Inari enjoys a girls-night-out and has an
- [Meatball Battle](https://scandicenter.org/event/meatball-battle/) - Join us for an evening of food, fun, and friendly competition as our Italian Executive Director and our Swedish Board President's banter about which country has better meatballs results in the Meatball Battle: Two Great Countries. Two Beloved Meatballs. Which one is better? You decide. Each ticket includes sampling of meatballs from each country, beverages, dessert--
- [Opera is Cool: A Masked Ball](https://scandicenter.org/event/opera-is-cool-a-masked-ball/) - Come and experience one of Verdi’s most lyrical masterpieces with Luciano Pavarotti in the leading role. The story is a simple one and was based on the real-life assassination of King Gustav III of Sweden in 1792. He was a great patron of the arts and a monarch who still fascinates the Swedish people. His
- [Screening: Finding Hygge](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-finding-hygge/) - A documentary exploring Denmark's secret to happiness. Hygge has exploded in popularity amidst growing division and distrust around the world, but the Danish word and its definition are more complicated than it seems. For those who seek happiness, this exploratory documentary travels around the globe to discover the true meaning of hygge and how to
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: In Order of Disappearance](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-in-order-of-disappearance/) - When he sets out to avenge his son's murder, mild-mannered snowplow driver Nils sparks a war between a Norwegian mobster and his Serbian rival. Saturday, January 19th | 1:30 | Free; $5 suggested donation 116 minutes. In Norwegian, German, Swedish, Danish, Serbian with English subtitles. Films start at 1:30pm. Refreshments for attendees are served at 1pm. Lunch (not included)
- [Author Series: American Cozy with Stephanie Pedersen](https://scandicenter.org/event/author-series-american-cozy-with-stephanie-pedersen/) - **Due to a family emergency this event has been moved to January 12th, 201** The wildly popular phenomenon of hygge gets a warm American twist with this gifty, illustrated guide from bestselling Danish-American author Stephanie Pedersen. With their overscheduled lifestyles, Americans can’t always find time for the people and things they love. Enter American Cozy,
- [Fika Sound Series: Sunniva Brynnel & Jenna Moynihan](https://scandicenter.org/event/fika-sound-series-sunniva-brynnel-jenna-moynihan/) - Swedish accordionist and singer Sunniva Brynnel with American fiddle player Jenna Moynihan. Together, they will explore a repertoire that is traditionally Swedish, but which has traveled across the Atlantic to reach the North American shores in more recent years. Come and experience what happens when young folk musicians in America picks up a Swedish tune
- [Exhibit: MARTY LEHMAN](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibit-marty-lehman/) - Former architect Marty Lehman paints buildings, cityscapes, landscapes and “all things Swedish.” In his third exhibition at the SCC he will feature recent watercolors 2008-2018. On view November 6th through December. Gallery hours vary. Opening reception Saturday, November 10th | 3-5pm ABOUT MARTY Marty graduated from Cornell University’s College of Architecture in 1960, and had a
- [Bergman Retrospective: Fanny and Alexander (Fanny och Alexander)](https://scandicenter.org/event/bergman-retrospective-fanny-and-alexander-fanny-och-alexander/) - The Scandinavian Library and the SCC are proudly present Fanny and Alexander (1982) as part of our Ingmar Bergman Centennial Retrospective. Through the eyes of ten-year-old Alexander, we witness the delights and conflicts of the Ekdahl family, a sprawling bourgeois clan in turn-of-the-twentieth-century Sweden. Bergman intended Fanny and Alexander as his swan song, and it is the director’s warmest
- [Night Tree](https://scandicenter.org/event/night-tree-2/) - Swedish/American folk sextet Night Tree releases their sophomore album in the autumn of 2018 and will be touring throughout the autumn. Come and experience their new material – intricate arrangements and compositions, intimate songs and foot stomping, exhilarating tunes. For more info about Night Tree, see www.nighttreemusic.com Friday, November 30th | 7pm | $15; $7
- [THE SCANDINAVIAN LIBRARY PRESENTS: I Remember You (EG MAN BIG)](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-i-remember-you-eg-man-big/) - An elderly woman hangs herself in a church. A grieving father searches for the truth about what happened to his missing son. And a trio of young city dwellers unleash a sinister force when they begin renovating a cursed home on a remote island. They don't know it yet, but each of these strangers is
- [YOUNG ARTIST SERIES: CHAMBER MUSIC EXCHANGE](https://scandicenter.org/event/young-artist-series-chamber-music-exchange-2/) - Join us for our third Chamber Music Exchange between Harvard and Uppsala Universities initiated by Paul-André Bempéchat, Artist-In-Recidence at Leverett House, Harvard University and Director musices Stefan Karpe. The result is an exchange between students from Harvard and members from the Royal Academic Orchestra. Saturday, November 10th | 7:30pm | $10; free for SCC members and Uppsala Alumni Buy
- [Northern Lights: A Christmas Revels Preview Event - SOLD OUT](https://scandicenter.org/event/northern-lights-a-christmas-revels-preview-event/) - Join Revels as we celebrate the Nordic cultures and traditions of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden and their Honorary Consuls. Revels Northern Lights Event will offer a taste of the music central to the 2018 Nordic Christmas Revels production as well as a chance to bid on fabulous live auction items while enjoying delightful traditional desserts. Friday, November
- [Pro Arte Salon Series: Journeys in Time and Spirit](https://scandicenter.org/event/pro-arte-salon-series-journeys-in-time-and-spirit/) - Hear some of Boston’s best virtuosi on an intimate scale and join them in lively round-table discussions in comfortable, friendly, and eclectic surroundings. Dianne Pettipaw, violin Anne Black, viola with artwork by Anne Black Arrival Platform Humlet (1908/1910/1912) Percy Grainger (1882-1961) for Solo Viola Sonatina for Violin and Viola (1941) Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) Décidé Lent Vif (Fugue)
- [Bergman Retrospective: Persona](https://scandicenter.org/event/bergman-retrospective-persona/) - The Scandinavian Library and the SCC are proudly present Persona (1966) as part of our Ingmar Bergman Centennial Retrospective. By the midsixties, Bergman had already conjured many of the cinema’s most unforgettable images. But with the radical Persona, he attained new levels of visual poetry. In the first of a series of legendary performances for Bergman, Liv Ullmann plays
- [Exhibit: My People by Janet Nyberg Paraschos](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibit-my-people-by-janet-nyberg-parachos/) - Before they were paintings, they were photos. And before they were photos they were family – “my people.” This work began with old family photos from Minnesota, Sweden and Greece, and inspired the large family portraits in this exhibit. Family photographs contain universal lessons of art -- light, shadow, composition – but they also reveal
- [Saxophonist Juli Wood - presented by Finlandia Foundation of Boston](https://scandicenter.org/event/saxophonist-juli-wood-presented-by-finlandia-foundation-of-boston/) - Saxophonist Juli Wood, who has been a fixture on the Chicago jazz scene for 25 years and has appeared on stage at Finland’s Pori Jazz Festival and Storyville club in Helsinki, infuses traditional Finnish folk tunes with her unique, jazzy style. The granddaughter of Finnish immigrants, Juli tapped into her heritage for her CD Synkkä
- [Skylark Ensemble: Saga](https://scandicenter.org/event/skylark-ensemble-saga/) - SAGA Skylark once again welcomes storyteller Sarah Walker to help open our season with a dramatic evening of music and tales from Norse Mythology and the land of the Vikings. This is our third season working with Sarah, and our storytelling concerts are always among our most requested – you won’t want to miss this
- [Bergman Retrospective: Autumn Sonata (Höstsonaten)](https://scandicenter.org/event/bergman-retrospective-autumn-sonata-hostsonaten/) - The Scandinavian Library and the SCC are proudly present Autumn Sonata as part of our Ingmar Bergman Centennial Retrospective. Autumn Sonata (1978) was the only collaboration between cinema’s two great Bergmans: Ingmar and Ingrid, the monumental star of Casablanca. The grande dame, playing an icy concert pianist, is matched beat for beat in ferocity by the filmmaker’s recurring
- [Ingmar Bergman - A Centennial Retrospective](https://scandicenter.org/event/ingmar-bergman-a-centennial-retrospective/) - INGMAR BERGMAN’S CINEMA No name is more synonymous with the postwar explosion of international art-house cinema than Ingmar Bergman, a master storyteller who startled the world with his stark intensity and naked pursuit of the most profound metaphysical and spiritual questions. In a career that spanned six decades, Bergman directed dozens of films in an
- [Pro Arte: Salon Series](https://scandicenter.org/event/pro-arte-salon-series/) - Hear some of Boston’s best virtuosi on an intimate scale and join them in lively round-table discussions in comfortable, friendly, and eclectic surroundings. Program: Brahms Piano Quartet in C-minor, Op. 60 plus a surprise piece Julia Cash, violin Emily Rome, viola Jolene Kessler, cello Rebecca Plummer, piano Sunday, October 21st | 3pm | Tickets $30 with
- [Bergman Retrospective: Saraband](https://scandicenter.org/event/bergman-retrospective-saraband/) - The Scandinavian Library and the SCC are proudly present Saraband as part of our Ingmar Bergman Centennial Retrospective. Following Johan (Erland Josephson) and Marianne (Liv Ullmann) 30 years after the events of Scenes from a Marriage, this sequel finds the couple long since divorced and remarried. After Johan separates from his second wife, and Marianne loses her second
- [NORDIC KIDS: NORWEGIAN PLAYGROUP](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-kids-norwegian-playgroup-5/) - Join a group of families for Norwegian playgroup! Give your kids a chance to speak Norwegian with other children while playing and learning. Saturday, March 17th | 10:30 – noon | $5 suggested donation per child
- [Bergman Retrospective: Scenes from a Marriage](https://scandicenter.org/event/bergman-retrospective-scenes-from-a-marriage/) - The Scandinavian Library and the SCC are proudly present Scenes from a Marriage as part of our Ingmar Bergman Centennial Retrospective. Scenes from a Marriage chronicles the many years of love and turmoil that bind Marianne (Liv Ullmann) and Johan (Erland Josephson) through matrimony, infidelity, divorce, and subsequent partners. Shot in intense, intimate close-ups by master cinematographer
- [Maker Series: Rosemaling Telemark Style](https://scandicenter.org/event/maker-series-rosemaling-telemark-style/) - Vesterheim has returned to Massachusetts! We will work on the basics of rosemaling, including the history, the strokes, and how to paint simple scrolls and flowers. This is a class without pressure to constantly practice. This class will focus on historical usage of paint in reference to the painting of the period. We will be painting in
- [Maker Series: Spoon Carving](https://scandicenter.org/event/maker-series-spoon-carving/) - Al Miller will teach first time beginner students how to carve and decorate wooden spoons that can be used as an eating or cooking utensil. The class instruction will focus on the safe way to use hand and machine tools. The decorating and finishing of the spoons will be included. Teaching methods include; showing samples
- [Author Series: Lo Dagerman](https://scandicenter.org/event/author-series-lo-dagerman/) - The SCC is glad to welcome Lo Dagerman, daughter of the famed Swedish author Stig Dagerman, back for a new book launch. Lo Dagerman will present her father’s last novel, Wedding Worries, set in his childhood village of Älvkarleby. It tells the story of the Palm family’s celebration of their young daughter Hildur’s marriage to the older
- [Max Holm Quartet](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-max-holm-trio/) - The Scandinavian Cultural Center is excited to welcome the Max Holm Quartet, a renowned young jazz pianist, to play with his quartet in our Nordic Hall. Max, a Swedish and American dual citizen, is a Presidential Scholar at the Berklee College of Music and a member of the Berklee Global Jazz Institute. Max Holm, piano
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: The Other Side of Hope](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-the-other-side-of-hope/) - This wry, melancholic comedy from Aki Kaurismäki, a clear-eyed response to the current refugee crisis, follows two people searching for a place to call home. Displaced Syrian Khaled (Sherwan Haji) lands in Helsinki as a stowaway; meanwhile, middle-aged salesman Wikström (Sakari Kuosmanen) leaves behind his wife and job and buys a conspicuously unprofitable seafood restaurant.
- [Nordic Bites 2018](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-bites-2018/) - Join us for our biggest event of the year – the Nordic Food Festival! 5th Annual Food Festival– NORDIC BITES Enjoy tastes from Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Iceland while visiting Nordic vendors, listening to live music and taking part in other foodie fun! Don’t forget the return of everyone’s favorite Vikings! Visit their encampment,
- [LEGO®-INSPIRED ENGINEERING CAMPS FOR KIDS 7-12](https://scandicenter.org/event/lego-inspired-engineering-camps-for-kids-k-8-3/) - Did you know the name ‘LEGO’ is an abbreviation of the two Danish words “leg godt”, meaning “play well”. It’s true! Although LEGO seems completely American to many the LEGO Group was founded in Denmark in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen! The SCC is pleased to offer another week of Play-Well TEKnologies summer camp that will: Develop and enhance
- [Newton Art Association's New Member Show](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibit-reception-newton-art-associations-new-member-show/) - The Nordic Hall will once again host the Newton Art Association's New Member Show during the month of June. Come on out to view the show any day during business hours! The opening reception will be on Saturday, June 2nd from 3-4:30pm. Refreshments will be available and the artists will be in attendance to discuss
- [Jepokryddona](https://scandicenter.org/event/jepokryddona/) - The music of Jepokryddona springs from the Swedish speaking regions of Jeppo in Nykarleby, Ostrobothnia, Finland. In fact, Jeppo is one of the few places in the world where the minuet and the polska remain part of a living tradition of playing and dancing. Jeppo is a source of countless old-style melodies. Jepokryddona play with
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: Albatross](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-albatross/) - With big plans for the future, city boy Tommi chases his girlfriend to the Wild West-fjords. This summer is not going to be like he expected. Saturday, June 16th | 1:30 | Free; donations accepted 89 minutes. In Icelandic with English subtitles. Films start at 1:30pm. Refreshments for attendees are served at 1pm. Lunch (not included) is available
- [Fika Sound Series: Oskar Stenmark Trio](https://scandicenter.org/event/fika-sound-series-oskar-stenmark-trio/) - The SCC gladly welcomes back Oskar Stenmark and his own trio! They will perform a program called "In My Grandmother's Footsteps." In Oskar's words: ”In Gärdebyn, Dalecarlia, you will find an important and ancient music tradition. The small Swedish village has been a cultural hub for over two hundred years. Oskar Stenmark, a flugelhorn player, is
- [Screening: Maj Doris](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-maj-doris/) - Maj Doris’ is a documentary that follows the 74-year-old legendary Sámi woman Maj Doris Rimpi. Twenty years ago she had another kind of life. She travelled all around the world and she experienced a lot. Nowadays Maj Doris lives alone on a farm above the arctic circle in Sweden. She keeps reindeers but she’s also
- [Exhibit: Images of Iceland/Lunar Love Flow](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibit-images-of-icelandlunar-love-flow/) - Images of Iceland by photographer Liza Voll are on display to coincide with the launch of Jenn Falk’s new book, Lunar Love Flow. This book is a celebration of the beauty of Iceland, a place where both Jenn and Liza have experienced profound spiritual shifts. It is also an offering on practicing yoga with the
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: The King's Choice](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-the-kings-choice/) - The German war machine arrives in Oslo in April 1940, leaving Norway's king with a difficult choice that will change his country forever. Saturday, May 19th | 1:30 | Free; donations accepted 130 minutes. In Norwegian with English subtitles. Films start at 1:30pm. Refreshments for attendees are served at 1pm. Lunch (not included) is available
- [Nordic Kids: Paint and Take - Copenhagen Townhouses](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-kids-paint-and-take-copenhagen-townhouses/) - Chances are you have seen (or visited) the iconic townhouses of the old commercial port area of Nyhavn in Copenhagen, Denmark. In this installment of our Nordic Kids series kids, of all ages, will get two wooden block houses to paint in the colors fashion of the classic houses. *advance registration requested* Saturday, May 19th |
- [Yoga with Jenn](https://scandicenter.org/event/yoga-with-jenn/) - Join Jenn for a basic, all levels yoga practice to celebrate the release of her book, Lunar Love Flow: practicing yoga with the Moon! With the waning moon energy, she will take you through shapes that remain low-to-the-ground to introduce a more yin-like approach to movement and breath connection. Saturday, May 12th | 9am -
- [Screening: Under the Tree (2018 Belmont World Film Festival)](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-under-the-tree-2018-belmont-world-film-festival/) - *This film will be screened at The Studio Cinema in Belmont* The SCC is proud to co-present Icelandic film Under the Tree (Undir trénu) as part of the 2018 Belmont World Film Festival. When Baldwin and Inga's next door neighbors complain that a tree in their backyard casts a shadow over their sundeck, what starts
- [Swedish Folk Song Meets American Jazz](https://scandicenter.org/event/swedish-folk-song-meets-american-jazz/) - Swedish singer and accordionist Sunniva Brynnel grew up immersed in the Swedish folk song tradition. Together with her mother, also a folk singer, she travelled far and wide to festivals, concerts and spelmansstämmor – a folk jam meet-up made up of tunes, songs and of course fika (coffee and buns). During her masters studies in
- [Exhibit: Stillness by Lois T. Andersen](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibit-stillness-by-lois-t-andersen/) - "Confrontation with mystery excites wonder. Whether as a child, when we discover a small universe, or as adults when overwhelmed by the beauty of some place. The Lofoten Islands 100 miles off the coast of Arctic Norway are such a place for me, where a vast, severe beauty forces breathless contemplation. This sort of experience
- [Screening: What Will People Say (2018 Belmont World Film Festival](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-what-will-people-say-2018-belmont-world-film-festival/) - *This film will be screened at The Studio Cinema in Belmont* The SCC is proud to co-present Swedish/Norwegian/German film What Will They Say as part of the 2018 Belmont World Film Festival. This will also be the New England premiere of the film. Based extensively on the director’s experience as a teenage daughter of Pakistani immigrants in Norway,
- [Pianist Mackenzie Melemed](https://scandicenter.org/event/pianist-mackenzie-melemed/) - Finlandia Foundation of Boston is thrilled to present Pianist Mackenzie Melemed. Melemed will be performing works by Sibelius, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, Strauss, Grieg, and Puccini and will be joined by soprano Ilona Jokinen. Sunday, April 22nd | 3pm | $25 purchase tickets here. Program: Jean Sibelius (1865-1957): Finlandia op.26 Jean Sibelius: Våren flyktar hastigt op.13 no. 4 (J. L.
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: The Fencer](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-the-fencer/) - This is touching a 1950s-set drama about love and a man who finds meaning in his life through the children who need him. Endel Nelis is a young man who leaves Leningrad to escape the secret police. Arriving in Haapsalu, Estonia, he finds work as a teacher and founds a sports club for his students,
- [Nordic Kids: Norwegian Playgroup](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-kids-norwegian-playgroup-4/) - Join a group of families for Norwegian playgroup! Give your kids a chance to speak Norwegian with other children while playing and learning. Saturday, April 21st | 10:30 – noon | $5 suggested donation per child
- [Maker Series: Rosemaling - SOLD OUT](https://scandicenter.org/event/maker-series/) - Vesterheim, the Norwegian-American Museum and Heritage Center, brings their folk art school to Massachusetts again! In this workshop you will work on the basics of rosemaling, including the history, the strokes, and how to paint simple scrolls and flowers. This class will focus on the design and layout of three-dimensional square boxes utilizing the basics
- [Workshop: Anna Brones - Paper-cutting Class](https://scandicenter.org/event/workshop-anna-brones-paper-cutting-class/) - Artist and author of Live Lagom: Balanced Living, the Swedish Way, Anna Brones joins us for a special papercutting workshop! While teaching the basics of papercutting Anna will focus on the benefit of crafts/using your hands called "pyssel". Papercutting is an art that spans history and cultures, from simple silhouettes to intricate designs. In this class, you
- [Author Series: Anna Brones: Live Lagom](https://scandicenter.org/event/author-series-anna-brones-live-lagom/) - Join us in the Nordic Hall as we welcome writer, activist, and author of Live Lagom: Balanced Living, the Swedish Way. Anna will discuss the Swedish concept of lagom--finding balance in moderation--featuring inspiration and practical advice on how to find a happy medium in life, home, work, and health. Following the cultural phenomena of fika and hygge,
- [Screening: Big Time](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-big-time/) - The SCC welcomes you to join us for a screening of Big Time as part of Boston Design Week 2018. Much sought-after Danish architect Bjarke Ingels (one of Time's 100 Most Influential People) embarks on his most ambitious project yet, NYC's new World Trade Center, in this energetic documentary. An intimate insight into the life of a
- [Opening Night Screening: A Moment in the Reeds](https://scandicenter.org/event/opening-night-screening-a-moment-in-the-reeds/) - *please note this film will be screened at the MFA* We are pleased to co-present the opening night film A Moment in the Reeds (Tämä hetki kaislikossa) as part of Wicked Queer: The Boston LGBT Film Festival with Special Guest director Mikko Makelo. A Moment in the Reeds is an intimate drama about the chance encounter of two
- [Lecture: A House of Finland](https://scandicenter.org/event/lecture-a-house-of-finland/) - Finlandia Foundation of Boston brings the Finlandia Foundation National Lecturer of the Year, Peter MacKeith, to the Nordic Hall for a special lecture. The lecture traces the emergence, development and ongoing vitality of Finnish cultural identity through a century of significant architecture and design, presenting examples from across the last 100 years, and emphasizing the building
- [Lecture: Road-trip for Suffrage](https://scandicenter.org/event/lecture-road-trip-for-suffrage/) - In 1915 three women drove across the country in an Overland Six automobile, from San Francisco to DC. They carried with them 500,000 signatures on a petition to Congress and President Wilson, demanding an amendment to the US Constitution enfranchising women. In the group were two Swedes from Rhode Island, Despite their considerable contributions to making
- [Våffeldagen - Waffle Day 2018](https://scandicenter.org/event/vaffeldagen-waffle-day-2018/) - Our celebration of Waffle Day at Kaffestugan last year was so popular we're doing it again! Swedes have enjoyed waffles in some form since the 1600’s and they remain popular today. So much so they celebrate them every March 25th (we'll celebrate a day early here in Boston)! Often covered with cream and jam instead
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: The Commune](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-the-commune/) - A story about the clash between personal desires, solidarity and tolerance in a Danish commune in the 1970s. Saturday, March 17th | 1:30 | Free; donations accepted 107 minutes. In Danish with English subtitles. Films start at 1:30pm. Refreshments for attendees are served at 1pm. Lunch (not included) is available in the Kaffestugan, which is open until
- [Nordic Kids: Norwegian Playgroup](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-kids-norwegian-playgroup-3/) - Join a group of families for Norwegian playgroup! Give your kids a chance to speak Norwegian with other children while playing and learning. This month the kids will make Easter crafts! Saturday, March 17th | 10:30 – noon | $5 suggested donation per child
- [A Gathering of Light](https://scandicenter.org/event/a-gathering-of-light/) - Join us for the next installment of Pro Arte Boston's Salon Series titled A Gathering of Light a combined concert of music and dance with Dance Currents. Sunday, March 11, 2018 | 3 PM | tickets $10 - $30
- [Fika Sound Series: Sound An Echo](https://scandicenter.org/event/fika-sound-series-sound-an-echo/) - In Sound An Echo, Rachael Kilgour and Sara Pajunen bridge their distinct yet complementary musical histories within traditional music from their European heritages. Kilgour is an award-winning songwriter whose sincere and lyric-driven work ('a heartfelt slice of indie folk' [Billboard]) has been heard at Lincoln Center and The Sundance Film Festival. A classically-trained violinist studying contemporary improvisation
- [Exhibit: Johannes Pääsuke. Man with Two Cameras.](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibit-johannes-paasuke-man-with-two-cameras/) - Photo exhibit on display in the Nordic Hall February 5th - 28th Johannes Pääsuke (March 30, 1892–January 8, 1918) was an Estonian photographer and filmmaker. He worked as a photographer for the Estonian National Museum beginning in 1912 and made several photographic series of rural Estonia. Best known is his photographic survey of the North Estonian coast,
- [Lecture: Finland & The Kalevala](https://scandicenter.org/event/lecture-finland-the-kalevala/) - In 1835, a young Finnish intellectual, Elias Lönnrot, published the Kalevala, the Finnish “national epic.” That book became the basis of a notion of Finnish national identity that developed in remarkable ways over the course of the 19th century. It was the focus of literary, folkloristic, symphonic, operatic, dramatic, artistic and political activities. It helped
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: In Front of Others](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-in-front-of-others/) - Hubert is a shy and introverted graphic designer who hasn't been too successful when approaching women. When he falls in love with Hanna, he tries to impress her by resorting to mimicking his boss, a notorious womanizer. This tactic works as an ice-breaker, but soon things get out of control, with unforeseen consequences. Saturday, February
- [Nordic Kids: Norwegian Playgroup](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-kids-norwegian-playgroup-2/) - Join a group of families for Norwegian playgroup! Give your kids a chance to speak Norwegian with other children while playing and learning. Saturday, February 17th | 10:30 - noon | $5 suggested donation per child
- [Pro Arte: Haydn, Lalliet, Martinu, Telemann](https://scandicenter.org/event/pro-arte-haydn-lalliet-martinu-telemann/) - Pro Arte's Salon Series concerts offer intimate chamber music performances in unconventional locales. Program: Trio in G Major for Flute, Violin, and Cello, Hob. IV:3, London Trio // Haydn Terzetto, Op. 22 for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano // Theodore Lalliet First movement from Sonata for Flute, Violin, and Piano, H. 254 // Martinů Quartetto, TWV
- [Exhibit: NATURE from Near and Afar](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibit-nature-from-near-and-afar/) - Visit the Nordic Hall through January and enjoy NATURE from Near and Afar a photo exhibit by Bruce Hauck. Bruce Hauck is an amateur photographer specializing in nature, with most of my subjects taken from the New England area, while on vacation, or on safari in Africa. Bruce’s interest in capturing birds started sixteen years
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: The Last King](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-the-last-king/) - For fans of Games of Thrones, this movie is a high-stakes adventure set in the Middle Ages in the midst of a great civil war. When a monarch is murdered, two of his loyal soldiers must escape with the infant heir to the throne. With half the kingdom looking to kill the young King, the
- [Nordic Kids: Norwegian Playgroup](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-kids-norwegian-playgroup/) - Join a group of families for Norwegian playgroup! Give your kids a chance to speak Norwegian with other children while playing and learning. This week the group will be showing a movie based on Torbjørn Egner's books. Saturday, January 20th | 10:30 - noon | $5 suggested donation per child
- [Lecture: Ingmar Bergman's "The Magic Flute"](https://scandicenter.org/event/lecture-ingmar-bergmans-the-magic-flute/) - Join local opera expert Erika Reitshamer for her next installment of her “Opera is Cool” lecture series. Enjoy a lively discussion of Ingmar Bergman's 1975 film The Magic Flute (Swedish: Trollflöjten). Using the clips of 1975 Swedish film Reitshamer will give an in-depth explanation of the opera, as well as a peek into the lives
- [Screening: Sami Blood](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-sami-blood/) - A 14-year-old girl (Lene Cecilia Sparrok) belonging to the Sami people, a Scandinavian ethnic minority, is subjected to racism and eugenic scrutiny in the 1930s when she is removed from her family and sent to a state-run school that aims to reeducate her into Swedish culture. She must soon choose between new academic opportunities or
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: Lapland Odyssey](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-lapland-odyssey/) - Set in the frozen landscape of northern Finland, this raucous booze, guns, dead reindeer, topless women-filled road film story begins when Inari, the pretty but frustrated young wife of slacker Janne, demands that he get a cable box for their home. This propels Janne with his two equally lazy friends, out of the house. But
- [Nordic Kids: Pepperkaker Party](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-kids-pepperkaker-party/) - Pepperkaker are considered a traditional Christmas cookie in Norway, although the idea and practice of Christmas cookies are relatively new traditions beginning in the 1800s. Even still, pepperkaker is one of the oldest cookies, having been in Norway for around 400 years. Join us at the SCC to celebrate the beloved cookie. Kids (of all
- [Sirintip "Tippan" Phasuk](https://scandicenter.org/event/sirintip-tippan-phasuk/) - “Lingonberry Twig Sitting in a Cocktail Glass” is a tribute by American and Swedish jazz musicians living in New York dedicated to one of the greatest Swedish jazz singers of all time - Monica Zetterlund. The program extends from some of her earliest work in the well-known revue with Hasse & Tage to her collaboration
- [Screening: Tom of Finland](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-tom-of-finland/) - The Scandinavian Cultural Center is proud to once again partner with Boston's Wicked Queer Film Festival group to present the new Tom of Finland film as a part of the Bright Lights Series. Touko Laaksonen, a decorated officer, returns home after a harrowing and heroic experience serving his country in World War II, but life
- [Swedish Yule Fair](https://scandicenter.org/event/swedish-yule-fair/) - Join the Birka Lodge of the Vasa Order of America for their annual Swedish Yule Market. There will be a Lucia procession, Scandinavian and American holiday music, crafts and gifts, open faced sandwiches, coffee, breads and pastries, and glögg! Saturday, November 25th Hamilton/Wenham Community House (Bay Road Route 1-A) in Hamilton, MA 9am-2:30pm Lucia Procession
- [Lucia Treats at Kaffestugan](https://scandicenter.org/event/lucia-treats-at-kaffestugan/) - Starting on Saturday, November 25th our Kaffestugan will be serving up seasonal Lucia treats like julmust and lussekatter through the holiday season! Come on by and have a fika every Saturday!
- [Screening: The New Land](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-the-emigrants-and-the-new-land/) - Come join us as we showcase The New Land (Nybyggarna, 1972) on November 18. Adapted from The Emigrants book series by Vilhelm Moberg, follow the life of the Nilsson family in mid-1800's Sweden. We see their struggle as a farming family in Sweden, their eventual move to Minnesota in the United States, and the hardship
- [Pajunen/Brynnel Duo](https://scandicenter.org/event/pajunenbrynnel-duo/) - With deep roots in the Swedish and Finnish folk music traditions, this new duo performs both traditional music from the two countries as well as their original music. Having met at the New England Conservatory, Sara Pajunen and Sunniva Brynnel found an instant musical kinship. The violin and accordion are sometimes playing like one voice
- [Young Artist Series: Chamber Music Exchange](https://scandicenter.org/event/young-artist-series-chamber-music-exchange/) - Join us for our second Chamber Music Exchange between Harvard and Uppsala Universities initiated by Paul-André Bempéchat, Artist-In-Recidence at Leverett House, Harvard University and Director musices Stefan Karpe. The result is an exchange between students from Harvard and members from the Royal Academic Orchestra. Saturday, November 4th | 7:30pm | $10; free for SCC members and Uppsala Alumni
- [Sibelius Concert by Jussi Makkonen and Nazig Azezian](https://scandicenter.org/event/sibelius-concert-by-jussi-makkonen-and-nazig-azezian/) - Finlandia Foundation of Boston presents the Finlandia Foundation National Performers of the Year, Jussi Makkonen and Nazig Azezian. Finnish cellist Jussi Makkonen and pianist Nazig Azezian are specialized in Jean Sibelius' music and over the past few years they have reached hundreds of thousands of people with their concerts, records and music videos. Makkonen and Azezian have received numerous music
- [Niklas Sivelöv](https://scandicenter.org/event/fika-sound-series-niklas-sivelov/) - Niklas Sivelöv, born in Skelleteå, Sweden, currently teaches at the Royal Danish Music Academy in Copenhagen. Even though he didn't start formal piano instruction until age 14, Sivelöv's repertoire grew to include up to 50 piano concerti and he's been featured on over 25 CDs, some award-winning. Sivelöv has also composed over 40 of his own
- [100th Anniversary Celebration](https://scandicenter.org/event/100th-anniversary-celebration/) - The Swedish Charitable Society, founded in 1912, opened the Swedish Home in 1917 on our current campus in West Newton. In 1914, the centennial of Norway's constitution, local Norwegians formed the Norwegian Old People's Home and Charitable Association and opened their own facility in Roslindale ten years later. Years later the organizations would join in
- [Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra: Salon Series](https://scandicenter.org/event/pro-arte-chamber-orchestra-salon-series-2/) - Hear some of Boston’s best virtuosi on an intimate scale and join them in lively roundtable discussions in comfortable, friendly, and eclectic surroundings, and offer them on convenient weekday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Haydn // String Quartet No. 4 “The Sunrise” Schubert // String Quartet No. 13 “Rosamunde” Julia Cash – Violin, Liana Zaretsky –
- [Räkmackans dag - Shrimp Sandwich Day](https://scandicenter.org/event/rakmackans-dag-shrimp-sandwich-day/) - What began as a 19th century treat enjoyed on the ferries between Sweden and Denmark, the shrimp sandwich is now a Swedish icon. The sandwich still maintains its connection to traveling and is often enjoyed in airports. So, in 2009, Arlanda Airport in Stockholm started celebrating Räkmackans dag to honor this popular sandwich. Our Kaffestugan
- [Author Series: Smörgåsbord - with Johanna Kindvall](https://scandicenter.org/event/author-series-smorgasbord-with-johanna-kindvall/) - Author Johanna Kindvall joins us in the Nordic Hall to talk about her book Smörgåsbord which offers a savory spin on Swedish baking, pantry, and party cuisine. This charmingly illustrated cookbook shares the classic breads and savory foods of a Swedish smörgåsbord, all of which can be enjoyed for parties and holidays as well
- [Heartstone (Hjartasteinn)](https://scandicenter.org/event/heartstone-hjartasteinn-2/) - Heartstone, the winner of Boston's Wicked Queer Film Festival 2017 Best Narrative Jury Award, returns as a part of their Cinema Club series. The SCC is proud to collaborate with Wicked Queer to promote the rich and diverse Nordic films dealing with gender and sexuality. A remote fishing village in Iceland. Teenage boys Thor and
- [Young Artist Series: Chamber Music Exchange](https://scandicenter.org/event/young-artist-series/) - We welcome to the Nordic Hall he first Chamber Music Exchange between Harvard and Uppsala Universities initiated by Paul-André Bempéchat, Artist-In-Recidence at Leverett House, Harvard University and Director musices Stefan Karpe. The result is an exchange between students from Harvard and members from the Royal Academic Orchestra. The group will be performing Mozart’s Kegelstatt Trio for clarinet, viola
- [Maker Series: Beginning Rosemaling with Vesterheim - SOLD OUT](https://scandicenter.org/event/maker-series-beginning-rosemaling/) - **This event is SOLD OUT** Vesterheim, the Norwegian-American Museum and Heritage Center, brings their folk art school to Massachusetts! Learn the basics of rosemaling, a decorative style of painting from Norway. This two day course includes the history, the strokes, and how to paint simple scrolls and flowers. This is a beginners class in the Telemark
- [Princess Cake Day](https://scandicenter.org/event/princess-cake-day/) - To celebrate the return of our Kaffestugan after its summer break, we're celebrating the signature Swedish Princess Cake! Prinsesstårta in Swedish, this cake contains layers of light sponge cake, pastry cream, and a dome of whipped cream all covered by green marzipan and marzipan pink roses. This confection was crafted by Jenny Åkerström who taught Prince
- [Nordic Bites Food Festival](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-bites-food-festival/) - Join us for our biggest event of the year - the Nordic Food Festival! 4th Annual Food Festival-- NORDIC BITES Enjoy tastes from Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Iceland while visiting Nordic vendors, listening to live music and taking part in other foodie fun! Don’t forget the return of everyone’s favorite Vikings! Visit their encampment, listen to
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: Land of Mine](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-land-of-mine/) - In post-World War II Denmark, a group of young German POWs is forced to clear a beach of thousands of land mines under the watch of a Danish Sergeant who slowly learns to appreciate their plight. NOTE: There are disturbing images and the movie is not intended for children or those sensitive to graphic material.
- [Author Series: Viking Economics](https://scandicenter.org/event/author-series-viking-economics/) - Is Narrowing the Income Gap a Realistic Vision or Just a Fantasy? New light from Scandinavia Book talk and discussion with George Lakey Thanks to the Nordic economic model, the Scandinavians are now among the most equal countries in the world. They are also known for shared prosperity, even though only Norway found oil. A
- [LEGO®-Inspired Engineering Camps for Kids K-8](https://scandicenter.org/event/lego-inspired-engineering-camps-for-kids-k-8-2/) - Did you know the name 'LEGO' is an abbreviation of the two Danish words "leg godt", meaning "play well". It's true! Although LEGO seems completely American to many the LEGO Group was founded in Denmark in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen! The SCC is pleased to offer a week of Play-Well TEKnologies summer camp that will:
- [EXHIBITION: Newton Art Association New Members Show](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibition-newton-art-association-new-members-show/) - The Newton Art Association, founded in 1949, is an organization of over 200 active artists and art enthusiasts, representing all branches of the visual arts, from drawing to sculpture in the Newton area. We welcome NAA to the Nordic Hall this month for a new member exhibit. Opening reception | Saturday, June 3rd | 3-4:30 pm On display June
- [Screening: Arctic Superstar](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-arctic-superstar/) - The indigenous, Samí rapper Nils Rune Utsi - aka SlinCraze - lives with his mother in Máze, a nearly abandoned town in the Arctic Highlands of Norway. His dream is to make a living from his music and maybe even become world famous. The only problem is that less than 20.000 people speak his endangered
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: Elvira Madigan](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-elvira-madigan/) - This visually breathtaking film tells the story of a young army officer who gives up everything - his family, career, social standing - to embark on a passionate affair with a beautiful circus performer. Despite their hopeless love, they live a life of lighthearted carelessness and do not realize they are heading down an irreversible
- [Workshop: Paper Flower Crowns](https://scandicenter.org/event/workshop-paper-flower-crowns/) - Keep your midsummer vibes going all year long when you create your own paper flower crown with Brackish Water Arts. Saturday, June 24th | 11am - 1pm $12; $6 for SCC Members (Limited spaces available. Advanced registration recommended) Powered by Eventbrite
- [Swedish Midsummer Celebration](https://scandicenter.org/event/swedish-midsummer-celebration/) - Join the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce of New England on Saturday, June 17th, to celebrate Midsummer the Swedish way! At this unique celebration, adults and children come together to picnic in the grass, decorate the midsummer pole, make flower wreaths, play traditional games and dance to authentic Swedish fiddle music. In keeping with Swedish
- [Nordic Kids Series: Trolls in the Tree](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-kids-series-trolls-in-the-tree/) - In the next installment of our Nordic Kids series puppeteer, Margaret Moody, joins us with a tale of Trolls in a Tree. The trolls want to take good care of the fairies’ garden, but they also want to make space for their toaster, television and chairs. Can the trolls learn to go green? The Trolls and
- [Exhibition: Ann Marie O’Dowd](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibition-ann-marie-odowd/) - Deer. In the wilds of of Finland, in the myths of Valhalla, the reindeer in Lapland. The history of the animal is deep in Nordic history. Visit a collection of vibrant deer by Newton Art Association member Ann Marie O'Dowd in her exhibit My Deer. On display through April. ABOUT ANN MARIE: Ann Marie O’Dowd is an experienced
- [Book Night at Fjällräven Cambridge](https://scandicenter.org/event/book-night-at-fjallraven-cambridge/) - Join Fjällräven, Malden Reads, and the The Scandinavian Cultural Centerfor an evening on Scandinavian Culture! We will be discussing the book, “A Man Called Ove” by Swedish Author Fredrik Backman. Learn more about the Scandinavian culture referenced in this New York Times Best Seller! Drinks, in-store promotions, and more! Thursday, May 25th | 7-9pm |
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: Rams](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-rams/) - In a secluded Icelandic valley sheep farmers Gummi and Kiddi live side by side but have not spoken in four decades. When a lethal disease suddenly infects their ancestral sheep stock, they need to stave off disaster in their own ways. As the authorities close in, the brothers will need to come together to save
- [17 Mai Celebration](https://scandicenter.org/event/17-mai-celebration/) - Norumbega Lodge #3-506, Sons of Norway presents a family picnic on the front lawn of the SCC. Schedule of Events: 12:30 - Gather for 17. Mai parade at the entrance to the SCC (bring an instrument if you like) 12:45 - Step-off time for the parade 1:00 - Welcome and tale for dagen 1:30- Lunch
- [Screening: Iron Grandpa](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-iron-grandpa/) - The 72-year-old Finn Esko Ketola is a four-times world champion weightlifter, and before the strong-as-an-ox senior resigns and leaves the stage to younger forces, he plans to take the first prize at a last World Cup. But the road to the podium and to the final triumph takes more than just discipline and hard training,
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: A War](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-a-war/) - Company commander Claus Pedersen and his men are stationed in an Afghan province where they face the relentless pressure of fighting the Taliban while trying to protect the local civilians. Meanwhile back home, Claus's wife Maria is trying to hold everything together with a husband at war and three children missing their father. During a
- [Screening: The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-the-happiest-day-in-the-life-of-olli-maki/) - Don't miss the New England premiere of The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki, winner of Un Certain Regard prize at the Cannes Film Festival and 8-time Jussi award winner, including Best Picture. The true story of Olli Mäki, the famous Finnish boxer who had a shot at the 1962 World Featherweight title.
- [Night Tree](https://scandicenter.org/event/night-tree/) - Night Tree, though rooted in the Celtic folk tradition, uses Celtic as well as other folk traditions such as Swedish, Jewish and American Folk, Progressive Bluegrass and even the Avant-garde to influence their original works. The Night Tree sound spans the dark resonance of the cello, bari sax, and cajon to the drones of the
- [Nordic Kids Series: Paskris - Swedish Easter Tree](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-kids-series-paskris-swedish-easter-tree/) - Drop in for the next installment of our Nordic Kids Series. This month we make paskris. We will decorate branches with brightly colored feathers in a Swedish tradition to bring the sunshine inside and symbolize the coming of spring. Space is limited. Advanced registration suggested. Sunday, April 9th | 12:30 pm Admission $5; Free for SCC Members
- [Workshop: Swedish Traditional Tunes](https://scandicenter.org/event/workshop-swedish-traditional-tunes/) - Workshop Description: Two hours before her concert with Night Tree in the Nordic Hall, accordionist Sunniva Brynnel will lead a tune learning workshop with a focus on traditional Swedish tunes. All instruments are welcome. We encourage you to stay after for lunch at our Kaffestugan and for the Night Tree Concert at 1 pm. Tuition
- [Heartstone (HJARTASTEINN)](https://scandicenter.org/event/heartstone-hjartasteinn/) - The SCC is pleased to announce that we will be co-presenting Heartstone (HJARTASTEINN) as part of Wicked Queer: Boston LGBT Film Festival shown at the Brattle Theatre in Harvard Square. A remote fishing village in Iceland. Teenage boys Thor and Christian experience a turbulent summer as one tries to win the heart of a girl while
- [Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future](https://scandicenter.org/event/eero-saarinen-the-architect-who-saw-the-future/) - Join the Finlandia Foundation of Boston for a screening of Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future. ABOUT THE FILM: American Masters — Eero Saarinen:The Architect Who Saw the Future explores the life and visionary work of Finnish-American modernist architectural giant Eero Saarinen (1910-1961). Best known for designing National Historic Landmarks such as St. Louis’ iconic
- [Våffeldagen - Waffle Day](https://scandicenter.org/event/vaffeldagen-waffle-day/) - During our weekly Kaffestugan we will be celebrating the Swedish tradition of Våffeldagen. Swedes have enjoyed waffles in some form since the 1600's and they remain popular today. So much so they celebrate them every March 25th! Often covered with cream and jam instead of syrup, these are sure to delight. Come on out for lunch
- [Screening: Nice People](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-nice-people/) - In this real-life Cool Runnings the predominantly white community of the rural Swedish town of Borlänge (whose town slogan is “Nice People”) is confronted by the influx of Somalis who have fled war and come to live in Sweden. Integrating has proven difficult, so entrepreneur Patrik Andersson decides that all the Swedes and Somalis need
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: A Man Called Ove](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-a-man-called-ove/) - Based on Fredik Backman's international best-selling novel, Ove is the quintessential angry old man next door. An isolated retiree with strict principles and a short fuse, Ove spends his days enforcing block association rules that only he cares about and visiting his wife's grave. Enter a boisterous young family next door who accidentally flatten Ove's
- [Melodifestivalen 2017 Viewing Party](https://scandicenter.org/event/melodifestivalen-2017-viewing-party/) - Come join the Scandinavian Cultural Center as we watch the Grand Final of Sweden's Melodifestivalen, the competition to choose the country's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest in Kiev later this year. It's a fun-filled, highly choreographed event where twelve acts compete in Friends Arena live from Stockholm. Our party will be in the Napoleon
- [Nordic Kids Series: Puffins! Puffins! Puffins!](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-kids-series-puffins-puffins-puffins/) - Did you know that puffins spend most of their life at sea only to return to land to mate each spring? Over half of the worlds population of puffins return to Iceland each year... that is 8-10 million birds! The Icelandic word for puffin is "lundi". Join us as we celebrate this adorable sea bird
- [Lecture: Kalevala - The Finnish National Epic with Börje Vähämäki](https://scandicenter.org/event/lecture-kalevala-the-finnish-national-epic-with-borje-vahamaki/) - Join Finlandia Foundation of Boston in a special centenary year of independence lecture with professor Börje Vähämäki in a discussion in the Kalevala, the Finnish National epic. Professor Vähämäki's lecture emphasizes the world view of the Kalevala, allowing him to bring out the Kalevala's great diversity - the myths, shamanism, "Finnishness" and overall moral and religious values
- [Roberta Swedien: The Nobel Concert](https://scandicenter.org/event/roberta-swedien-the-nobel-concert/) - Join SWEA Boston and the SCC as we welcome pianist Roberta Swedien for The Nobel Concert. Listen to the story of Alfred Nobel and the magical December night with the King and Queen of Sweden at the Nobel Awards Ceremony in Stockholm's elegant Concert Hall. Hear vivid descriptions of the Banquet in the Blue Hall
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: Ingrid Bergman - In Her Own Words](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-ingrid-bergman-in-her-own-words/) - Whether headlining films in Sweden, Italy, or Hollywood, Ingrid Bergman always pierces the screen with a singular soulfulness. With this intimate and artful documentary, made to mark the 100th anniversary of Bergman's birth, director Stig Björkman allows us unprecedented access to her world, loving culled from the most personal of archival materials - letters, diary
- [Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra Boston](https://scandicenter.org/event/pro-arte-chamber-orchestra-boston/) - Hear some of Boston’s best virtuosi on an intimate scale and join them in lively roundtable discussions in comfortable, friendly, and eclectic surroundings. Last season’s salons featured various trios and quartets and included repertoire featuring both classics and new works by Mendelssohn, Mozart, Ibert, Tomassi, Vivaldi, Dvorak, and our own Steve Laven. Ibert Trois Pieces
- [Screening: NaturePlay](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-natureplay/) - An inspiring Education journey to the Nordic North in a cinematic portrait of childhood, education and play. Filmed in Denmark, Norway and Sweden and the USA, NATUREPLAY portrays the Scandinavian method of teaching, living and enjoying nature, juxtaposed with the high stakes/high stress American testing Edu culture. Showcasing multiple forest kindergartens, adventure playgrounds, nature playgrounds,
- [Piatruba](https://scandicenter.org/event/oskar-stenmark/) - Piatruba is coming to the Scandinavian Cultural Center for the very first time! The Swedish trio plays music from Oskar Stenmark's ancestors in Gärdebyn, Dalecarlia. Polskas, waltzes and walking tunes have been passed on for many generations, some melodies are traced back to the 18th century. Piatruba mixes these songs with a contemporary expression, adding
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: Sibelius](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-sibelius/) - This film celebrates the musical quest of one of the great symphonists of the 20th century as seen through his music, letters, and words of his wife Aino, who was with him for more than 64 years. Extras include personal introductions by filmmaker Christoph. 151 minutes. In English. Free; donations accepted. Films start at 1:30pm. Refreshments
- [Opera is Cool: Famous Scandinavian Singers](https://scandicenter.org/event/opera-is-cool-famous-scandinavian-singers/) - Join local Opera expert Erika Reitshamer for a talk that will take you on an audiovisual exploration of great singers of the past and present from three Scandinavian countries and their Nordic cousin, Finland. Saturday, January 14th 12-2pm | $15; $7 for SCC members Powered by Eventbrite Speaker: Erika Reitshamer, born and educated in Germany, is a passionate and
- [EXHIBITION: New England through a Swedish Eye: photographer Annelie Connolly](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibition-new-england-through-a-swedish-eye-photographer-annelie-connolly/) - Influenced by a childhood spent in the countryside of Sweden photographer Annelie Connolly is drawn to subjects that spark those warm memories. Be it the worn wood of a New England barn, the rusty metal of an old truck, or the glass of a vintage jar, it is decidedly the feeling of history and time that
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: Reykjavik-Rotterdam (2008)](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-reykjavik-rotterdam-2008/) - Like a fish on a dry land, Kristofer is stuck in a dull everyday routine, working as a security guard. He got fired from the freight ship he worked on, when he was caught smuggling alcohol. Faced with money problems, he is tempted to accept the help of his friend, Steingrimur, who manages to pull
- [Maker Series: Finnish Himmeli](https://scandicenter.org/event/maker-series-finnish-himmeli/) - The himmeli is a traditional Finnish holiday decoration made out of straw. Traditionally himmelis hung above dining tables to ensure a good crop for the coming year, and stayed on display from Christmas till Midsummer. The structure of a himmeli – especially a bigger and more complex one – is visually striking, with geometrical shapes made out
- [Nordic Kids Series: Scandinavian Christmas Crafts](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-kids-series-scandinavian-christmas-crafts/) - Bring your little crafter to the Scandinavian Library to make some Scandinavian crafts perfect for your tree. We will decorate a delightful dala horse and make paper tomten garland. *Space is limited. Advanced tickets recommended** Sunday, December 4th | noon | admission is $5; free for SCC members Powered by Eventbrite
- [A Finnish Christmas Celebration with Soprano Ilona Jokinen](https://scandicenter.org/event/a-finnish-christmas-celebration-with-soprano-ilona-jokinen/) - Finlandia Foundation-Boston invites you for a concert featuring Soprano Ilona Jokinen, accompanied by Pianist Olga Rogach. The duo will be performing works by Lasse Mårtenson, Jean Sibelius, Toivo Kuula and Erkki Melartin. The concert will be followed by a traditional Finnish Christmas dinner. Saturday, December 3rd | 6-9 PM | $30 PLEASE RESERVE SEATS BY EMAILING FinlandiaBoston@gmail.com by November 26th.
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: Out of Africa (1985)](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-out-of-africa-1985/) - Initially set on being a dairy farmer, the aristocratic Karen Blixen (Meryl Streep) travels to Africa to join her husband, Bror (Klaus Maria Brandauer), who instead spends their money on a coffee plantation. After discovering Bror is unfaithful, Karen develops feelings for hunter Denys (Robert Redford), but realizes he prefers a simplistic lifestyle compared to
- [Author Series: Gisli Palsson](https://scandicenter.org/event/author-series-gisli-palsson/) - Very few people know the story of Hans Jonathan, a free black man who was born into slavery, declared himself free, escaped the law, and lived and raised a family in early nineteenth-century Iceland. His story is improbable, the stuff of novels. And yet, it’s all true. In The Man Who Stole Himself, Gisli Palsson
- [Elves, Trolls, and the Last Dance with Violinist Eva Ingolf](https://scandicenter.org/event/elves-trolls-and-the-last-dance-with-violinist-eva-ingolf/) - Though she's known as a Bach specialist, classical violinist Eva Ingolf also creates sonic memories of her Icelandic homeland with solo performances featuring haunting folk melodies as well as contemporary pieces like "A Troll in the Park." Now based in New York, she's released two acclaimed CDs and has appeared at Carnegie Hall, among other
- [Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra: Salon Series](https://scandicenter.org/event/pro-arte-chamber-orchestra-salon-series/) - Hear some of Boston’s best virtuosi on an intimate scale and join them in lively roundtable discussions in comfortable, friendly, and eclectic surroundings. Last season’s salons featured various trios and quartets and included repertoire featuring both classics and new works by Mendelssohn, Mozart, Ibert, Tomassi, Vivaldi, Dvorak, and our own Steve Laven. Saint-Saens Septet in
- [Open Up to Me (Kerron sinulle kaiken)](https://scandicenter.org/event/open-up-to-me-kerron-sinulle-kaiken/) - The SCC is pleased to announce that we will be co-presenting Open Up to Me (Kerron sinulle kaiken) as part of the upcoming monthly film screenings curated by Wicked Queer: Boston LGBT Film Festival shown at the Bright Family Screening Room at the Paramount Theater at Emerson College. The Finnish film tells the story of Maarit. Since her transition from man to
- [Exhibition: Lilleputt Studio](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibition-lilleputt-studio/) - For the month of October our hall is filled with delightful wall hangings from Lilleputt Studios. All pieces are for sale at $55 a piece. A portion of the proceeds will go towards funding SCC programming. open through October | email for specific viewing times. More about Lilleputt Studio creator, Annika Schmidt: Born in Boston,
- [Workshop: Swedish and American Traditional Music Masterclass](https://scandicenter.org/event/workshop-swedish-and-american-traditional-music-masterclass/) - Workshop Description: This workshop will feature tunes and discussion from the rich traditions of Scandinavian and American fiddle music. The workshop will be taught by nyckelharpa player Anna Gustavsson (SWE), and fiddle/banjo player Laurel Premo (USA). All instruments are welcome. After a formal welcome and short 15 minute concert, we’ll dive into learning tunes from
- [Magic Beans with Erika Koss](https://scandicenter.org/event/magic-beans-with-erika-koss/) - Do you drink coffee? Have you read the book Out of Africa, by Danish writer Karen Blixen (whose pen name was Isak Dinesen)? Did you know that it is women who live and work in the world's "coffee belt" who make it possible for us to enjoy Fika? As a young girl in California, Erika
- [Author Series: Anu Partanen - The Nordic Theory of Everything: In Search of a Better Life](https://scandicenter.org/event/author-series-anu-partanen-the-nordic-theory-of-everything-in-search-of-a-better-life/) - Finlandia Foundation and the SCC are excited to welcome author Anu Partanen to talk about her book "The Nordic Theory of Everything: In Search of a Better Life". Come hear Anu Partanen talk in your town about what America can learn from the experiences of Nordic societies. Anu will be on hand to sign books after the
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: The Wave](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-the-wave/) - Although anticipated, no one is really ready when the mountain pass above the scenic, narrow Norwegian fjord Geiranger, collapses and creates an 85-meter high violent tsunami. A geologist is one of those caught in the middle of it. 99 minutes. In Norwegian with English subtitles. 2015; Directed by Roar Uthaug. Free; donations accepted. Films start at 1:30pm.
- [SMÖRGÅSBORD NORDIC FOOD FESTIVAL](https://scandicenter.org/event/smorgasbord-nordic-food-festival-3/) - 3RD ANNUALSMÖRGÅSBORD This year we are takin' it to the streets with NORDIC STREET FOOD! Enjoy a taste of interpretations of street food from Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Iceland! Enjoy a taste of Nordic street food while visiting Nordic vendors, listening to live music and taking part in other foodie fun! Don't forget the return
- [Pianist Janice Weber](https://scandicenter.org/event/pianist-janice-weber/) - Sons of Norway, Norumbega Lodge and the SCC are thrilled to partner together again to present Steinway Artist, pianist Janice Weber. We welcome the Grammy Award nominee for an intimate performance that will feature Czerny, Beethoven, Schumann, Grieg, and Liszt. Friday, October 7th | 7pm | $15 general admission; $7 seniors; FREE for SCC and Sons of Norway Norumbega Lodge
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: Queen Christina](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-queen-christina/) - The wise and peace-loving Queen Christina (Greta Garbo) has ruled Sweden since the age of 6, when her heroic father died in battle. Pressured to marry her cousin Karl Gustav (Reginald Owen) and produce an heir, the queen slips away incognito and ends up at a country inn, where she meets and falls in love
- [CONCERT: Carla Chrisfield and William Merrill](https://scandicenter.org/event/concert-carla-chrisfield-and-william-merrill/) - Carla Chrisfield, soprano, and William Merrill, piano will present an hour’s concert of music from several cultures and eras. Some of the Scandinavian composers included are Jean Sibelius, Wilhelm Stenhammar, Hugo Alfvén, Toivo Kuula, and Oskar Merikanto. Lyrics for every song will be in the original language, but the artists will have translations available so that the audience can understand them
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: Open Up to Me](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-open-up-to-me/) - The story of Maarit (Leea Klemola), a woman who has just gone through a sex reassignment surgery. She wants to rebuild her relationship to her teenage daughter and is also looking for a man to share her life with. Film is directed and written by Simo Halinen. The film was nominated for the 2013
- [The Danish Way of Parenting with Jessica Alexander](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-danish-way-of-parenting-with-jessica-alexander/) - What makes Denmark the happiest country in the world–and what are the secrets of Danish parents for raising happy, confident, successful kids, year after year? This upbeat and practical guide brings together the insights of a licensed psychotherapist and a mom — a Dane and an American married to a Dane, respectively — on the
- [Midsummer Picnic](https://scandicenter.org/event/midsummer-picnic/) - Hello from the SCC and SACC-NE, We regret to inform you that this year’s Midsummer Picnic scheduled for Saturday, June 18th at the Scandinavian Cultural Center has been cancelled. We do hope that you have the opportunity to join in the midsummer festivities happening in Shrewsbury on June 26th from 11-4. You can find more
- [LEGO®-Inspired Engineering Camps for Kids K-8](https://scandicenter.org/event/lego-inspired-engineering-camps-for-kids-k-8/) - Did you know the name 'LEGO' is an abbreviation of the two Danish words "leg godt", meaning "play well". It's true! Although LEGO seems completely American to many the LEGO Group was founded in Denmark in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen! The SCC is pleased to offer 3 weeks of Play-Well TEKnologies summer camp that will:
- [EXHIBITION: Sense of Scandinavia](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibition-sense-of-scandinavia/) - Scandinavia. The word brings many stunning visual images to mind. How does a single word shape an artist's work? Join us for the opening of Sense of Scandinavia as artists from Newton Art Association display works on this theme. Opening reception on Saturday, June 4th | 4-6pm Works will be on display through June. Please
- [Screening: YARN: the Movie](https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-yarn-the-movie/) - The traditional crafts of crochet and knitting have become one of the hottest movements in modern art. We follow a few International artists and knitters as they bring yarn to the streets and into our lives in new ways. Starting in Iceland, this quirky and thought-provoking film takes us on a colourful and global journey
- [NEWTON FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS: SALON](https://scandicenter.org/event/newton-festival-of-the-arts-salon/) - NEWTON FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS: SALON CONCERT with PRO ARTE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA FEATURING Kristina Nilsson, violin Stacey Alden, violin Anne Black, viola Steven Laven, cello WORKS Felix Mendelssohn String Quartet No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 44, No. 3 I Allegro vivace II Scherzo: Assai leggiero vivace III Adagio non troppo IV Molto allegro
- [The Scandinavian Library presents: Virgin Mountain](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-virgin-mountain/) - Fusi, a 43 years old man still lives with his mother. His daily life is characterized by one of the monotonous routine. The appearance of vibrant Alma and young Hera will upset his old bachelor habits. The director is Dagur Kári. 94 minutes. In Icelandic with English subtitles. Free; donations accepted. Films start at 1:30pm.
- [Film Series: STRANGE AND FAMILIAR: ARCHITECTURE ON FOGO ISLAND](https://scandicenter.org/event/film-series-strange-and-familiar-architecture-on-fogo-island/) - Join the SCC as we screen Strange and Familiar: Architecture on Fogo Island as part of Boston Design Week. The film documents, Bergen, Norway-based Saunders Architecture, Fogo Island project in which Saunders skillfully designs buildings that pay homage to the traditional white timber houses that dot the Norwegian fjords in the body ultra-modern architecture. The
- [Scandinavian Stage presents: I Call My Brothers](https://scandicenter.org/event/scandinavian-stage-presents-i-call-my-brothers/) - The SCC is thrilled to join with the Center for Arabic Culture in the presentation of our first theatrical presentation, I Call My Brothers. I Call My Brothers explores where the lines between criminal and victim, and fantasy and reality, blur. The play, based on a column written by written by Swedish-Tunisian Playwright/Author Jonas Hassen Khemiri one week after
- [Sara Pajunen](https://scandicenter.org/event/sara-pajunen/) - Sara Pajunen is a musician and artist based in Minneapolis. After receiving classical music degrees in violin performance, she founded three touring ensembles based on her Finnish heritage. Pajunen’s new work is about finding similarities in difference: current duo Aallotar musically explores the reconnection of cultures grown apart, and developing solo work creates a communal climate to reflect on the
- [Princess Vendla and Timo the Woodsman](https://scandicenter.org/event/princess-vendla-and-timo-the-woodsman/) - Princess Vendla knows ALL the languages of the world. How can she find a partner who is her equal?What happens when Timo the Woodsman wants to win her hand? Performed by children for children and families by members of the Riverfront Children's Theater. An original musical children's play adapted by Sally Cragin from the Finnish
- [Jussi Reijonen: un](https://scandicenter.org/event/jussi-reijonen-un/) - It is said that music does not lie in the notes themselves but between them, and it is exactly in that space where Boston-based Finnish fretless/fretted guitarist and oudist JUSSI REIJONEN‘s music thrives and blossoms. His critically acclaimed and Independent Music Award -nominated 2013 album, un, was a lifelong musical journey in the making –
- [The Scandinavian Library Presents: The Ballad of Marie Krøyer](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-the-ballad-of-marie-kroyer/) - At the beginning of the 20th century, Marie is married to Denmark's world famous painter P.S. Krøyer. To be painted by him is a great honour and comes with great prestige. Marie, who adorns several of Krøyer's paintings, is considered to be "the most beautiful woman in Europe". Together with their daughter Vibeke they experience
- [Bikes vs Cars Screening](https://scandicenter.org/event/bikes-vs-cars-screening/) - The economic system does not support the bicycle, because the bicycle can change the economic system. Bikes vs Cars depicts a global crisis that we all deep down know we need to talk about: climate, earth's resources, cities where the entire surface is consumed by the car. An ever-growing, dirty, noisy traffic chaos. The bike
- [Open House and Chowder Fest](https://scandicenter.org/event/open-house-and-chowder-fest/) - Please join us for an Open House. Enjoy delicious clam chowder served piping hot from Legal Sea Foods' own food truck while listening to the music of pianist Marylynn Goldhaber. Bring a friend, bring a neighbor, and bring an appetite! Event is free with registration. We look forward to seeing you at the Scandinavian Living
- [EXHIBITION: Nordic Color](https://scandicenter.org/event/exhibition-nordic-color/) - Seasonal drabness may be the rule outside, but inside, the hall will be full of color. Elizabeth Hunter’s show of her signature rugs begins January 16 and runs through the end of March. The South Portland, Maine weaver will speak briefly on her work at 2pm Sunday, January 31st ABOUT ELIZABETH Hunter studied in Oslo, Norway
- [Nordic Kids Series: Moomintrolls! Moomintrolls! Moomintrolls!](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-kids-series-moomintrolls-moomintrolls-moomintrolls/) - Moomintrolls. Moomintrolls. Moomintrolls. Say that three times fast! What are these curious creatures? Where do they come from? Join local Moomin expert Sally Cragin to learn all about these delightful Finnish characters and create your own Moomin-crafts to take home. For children ages 5 and up and their families. admission $5 for children | FREE
- [Artist Vaino Kola: "My Life, My Art"](https://scandicenter.org/event/artist-vaino-kola-my-life-my-art/) - Join the Finlandia Foundation of Boston as they welcome Finnish artist Vaino Kola for his lecture "My Life, My Art". ABOUT KOLA: He was born in Vyborg (Viipuri) in 1937, but moved to the United States as a young boy. He is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Art, BFA 1959 and Yale University, MFA (with
- [THE SCANDINAVIAN LIBRARY PRESENTS: BLIND](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-scandinavian-library-presents-blind/) - Having recently lost her sight, Ingrid retreats to the safety of her home - a place where she can feel in control, alone with her husband and her thoughts. But Ingrid's real problems lie within, not beyond the walls of her apartment, and her deepest fears and repressed fantasies soon take over. 96 minutes. In
- [Author Series: Darra Goldstein](https://scandicenter.org/event/author-series-darra-goldstein/) - We are thrilled to host author Darra Goldstein as she talks with us about her time in Scandinavia and her beautiful book Fire and Ice: Classic Nordic Cooking. ABOUT THE BOOK: Scandinavia is a region of extremes—where effortlessly chic design meets rugged wilderness, and perpetual winter nights are followed by endless days of summer—and Fire and Ice proves that Scandinavian cuisine is
- [Violinist: Tiina Kivijärvi](https://scandicenter.org/event/violinist-tiina-kivijarvi/) - Tiina Kivijärvi is a versatile violinist and violin teacher. Born in Savonlinna in 1988, she graduated from the Drama and Music Institute of the Lahti University of Applied Sciences in 2012. She continued her studies at Lahti Conservatory, where she completed her diploma in the spring of 2015. Tiina Kivijärvi has been teaching at music
- [Big Game](https://scandicenter.org/event/big-game/) - When Air Force One is shot down by terrorists leaving the President of the United States stranded in the wilderness, there is only one person around who can save him - a 13-year old boy called Oskari. In the forest on a hunting mission to prove his maturity to his kinsfolk, Oskari had been planning
- [Nordic Kids Series: Scandinavian Tales and Lore](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-kids-series-scandinavian-tales-and-lore/) - THOR, ODIN AND LOKI MEET THE FROST GIANTS Scandinavian Tales and Lore As backdrop to the two tales, Thor Against the Frost Giants and The Mead of Poetry--each a half-hour long tale accompanied with a full score on 12-string guitar and told with character voices and narrative–-he’ll describe the Nine Worlds of Norse belief while
- [Lana Suran](https://scandicenter.org/event/lana-suran/) - **02.05.16 The show is still on for tonight. The roads should be clear by seven. It will be a cozy night for a lovely concert** SWEA Boston and the SCC proudly present the 2015 Sigrid Paskells Scholarship award winner, pianist Lana Suran, in her first concert back in the United States after completing a European tour. Suran’s
- [Nordic Kids Series : Lindsay & Her Puppet Pals](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordic-kids-series-lindsay-her-puppet-pals/) - Join us as we kick off our Nordic Kids Series new for 2016! Lindsay will join us at the SCC with an hour long show that will include two Hans Christian Andersen tales told in her own special Puppet Pals way. Year round, Lindsay brings her Puppet Pals, lovingly crafted, giant hand puppets and marionettes,
- [Finlandia Foundation presents: Miekkailija (The Fencer)](https://scandicenter.org/event/finlandia-foundation-presents-miekkailija-the-fencer/) - Join the Finlandia Foundation Boston for a screening of 2016 Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign Language Film, The Fencer. Fleeing from the Russian secret police, a young Estonian fencer is forced to return to his homeland, where he becomes a physical education teacher at a local school. The past however catches up and puts him
- [In Scandinavia](https://scandicenter.org/event/in-scandinavia/) - Join us as local virtuosi from Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Boston as they present works by Mendelssohn, Dvorak, and Scandinavian-American composer and cellist Steven Laven. FEATURING Kristina Nilsson, violin Colin Davis, violin Anne Black, viola Steven Laven, cello doors at 7pm | performance at 7:30 purchase tickets here presented by:
- [Ninas Resa](https://scandicenter.org/event/ninas-resa/) - Nina's Journey is a feature film, but with an authentic narrator. We follow Nina and her family during six dramatic years, half of them spent in the Warsaw ghetto. The film tells the story of a young girl coming of age under extreme circumstances: Nina falls in love, goes to parties, and graduates high school
- [Marty Lehman](https://scandicenter.org/event/marty-lehman/) - Former architect Marty Lehman paints buildings, cityscapes, landscapes and "all things Swedish." In an exhibition entitled "Watercolor Impressions," view works including Swedish landscapes and winter scenes. On view through December. Gallery hours vary. Call 617.527.6566 to confirm availability. ABOUT MARTY Marty graduated from Cornell University’s College of Architecture in 1960, and had a professional career in
- [Adams Aebler](https://scandicenter.org/event/adams-aebler/) - Ivan is a priest in a rural church known for the apples that grow on a large tree in front. He's odd: seeing the world through rose-colored glasses, in denial about personal facts, and convinced he's at war with Satan. The rectory is a half-way house for recently paroled convicts. Adam arrives for 12 weeks,
- [Swedish Christmas Dinner](https://scandicenter.org/event/855-2/) - Join the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce New England and kick off this holiday season with good friends and new acquaintances at the 53rd annual Christmas Dinner on Saturday, December 12. The dinner event includes a glögg, lucia pageant, our traditional catered smörgåsbord with complimentary drinks and dessert as well as songs to accompany the snaps and a raffle. Take the
- [Olli Hirvonen](https://scandicenter.org/event/olli-hirvonen/) - Join the Finlandia Foundation Boston as they celebrate 60 years of promoting and celebrating Finnish culture not only in the Boston area, but across the state. The 60th year anniversary party will start with a light dinner followed by a modern Scandinavian jazz concert with guitarist Olli Hirvonen & His Band (Marty Kenney - bass and Nathan Ellman-Bell -
- [The 100-Year-Old-Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-100-year-old-man-who-climbed-out-the-window-and-disappeared/) - Based on the internationally best-selling novel by Jonas Jonasson, the unlikely story of a 100-year-old man who decides it's not too late to start over. For most people it would be the adventure of a lifetime, but Allan Karlsson's unexpected journey is not his first. For a century he's made the world uncertain, and now
- [Dueling Pianos](https://scandicenter.org/event/dueling-pianos/) - The Nordic Hall has been home to two pianos for nearly two years-- one belonging to Suzuki School of Newton, and the other, the Center's own Steinway B, installed in January of 2014. Hear these two instruments in a special "dueling pianos" performance with pianists Hankus Netsky and Daniel Padgett in this unique concert co-presented by the SCC
- [Boeur Sabat](https://scandicenter.org/event/boeur-sabat/) - Elise Boeur and Nate Sabat play traditional music from a place where the sun forgets to rise. Bringing their profound love of folk music and their extensive jazz training together, Boeur (Violin, Hardingfele) and Sabat (Upright Bass) reach into the depths of the Norwegian and Swedish folk traditions to bring out the inner pulse. Exploring the microtonality
- [Exhibition: Danish Spoons](https://scandicenter.org/event/danish-spoons/) - Five years ago printmaker and book artist Annie Silverman was invited to attend summer artist residencies in both Denmark and Ireland. While in Denmark she bought some silver plated Danish tea spoons and a soup spoon in a charity shop in Holbæk, as well as an old Danish history school book that still had the
- [From Finland to Stardom: An Afternoon with Taina Elg](https://scandicenter.org/event/from-finland-to-stardom-an-afternoon-with-taina-elg/) - Finlandia-Foundation Boston welcomes the foundation's 2015 Lecturer of the Year the award winning, multi-talented performer Taina Elg. Through anecdotes and film clips Elg offers a candid, behind-the-scenes glimpse of her life as a young star at MGM Studios, life in Hollywood, and the film industry today Elg, began her career as a ballerina in Finland and found
- [Pianist Kathryn Rosenbach](https://scandicenter.org/event/pianist-kathryn-rosenbach/) - In a program titled "The Sights and Sounds of French Impressionism," pianist Kathryn Rosenbach performs works by Debussy and Ravel such as Reflet dans l'eau, L'isle joyeuse and Miroirs. PROGRAM Claude Debussy(1862-1918) Reflets dans l’eau from Image I (1905) Estampes (1903) I. Pagodes II. Soiree das Grenade III. Jardins sous la pluie L’Isle joyeuse (1904) - INTERMISSION -
- [Force Majeure](https://scandicenter.org/event/force-majeure/) - This wickedly funny and precisely observed psychodrama tells the story of a model Swedish family handsome businessman Tomas, his willowy wife Ebba and their two blond children on a skiing holiday in the French Alps. The sun is shining and the slopes are spectacular but during a lunch at a mountainside restaurant, an avalanche suddenly
- [Cellist Francisco Vila](https://scandicenter.org/event/cellist-francisco-vila/) - A special free concert presented by The SCC, Newton at Home and the Saul B. and Naomi R. Cohen Foundation with virtuosic Ecuadorian cellist Francisco Vila and Ukrainian pianist Oleksandr Poliykov in a program featuring music by Beethoven, Brahms, Schumann and Sibelius. Reception to follow. PROGRAM Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Sonata for
- [Smörgåsbord Nordic Food Festival](https://scandicenter.org/event/smorgasbord-nordic-food-festival-2/) - Last year's Smörgåsbord Nordic Food Festival was featured in the Boston Globe's Food Section. Read about it here. We sold out a week prior to the event, so be sure to get your tickets early! General Admission: $20 advance ($25 at door)/$15 SCC Members "Nordic Foodie" (SOLD OUT): $25 advance ($30 at door)/$15
- [Exhibition: Sommar Solace](https://scandicenter.org/event/sommarsolace/) - Presented as an official event of Newton's Festival of the Arts and ArtWeek Boston, artist Anna Kristina Goransson and musician Maria Finkelmeier collaborate to create an interactive multimedia installation inspired by the sights and sounds of summer in Sweden. Goransson’s organic felted wool sculptures combine with Finkelmeier’s percussion-based soundscapes to immerse the spectator in the solace
- [Quartet Kalos](https://scandicenter.org/event/quartet-kalos/) - Swedish-American ensemble, Quartet Kalos, presents Kalos Inscriptions, a retelling of traditional folk songs through new arrangements and unique instrumentation. In addition to their original take on folk tunes, the members of the ensemble have written original music highlighting the versatility and musicality of the group - a vocalist, clarinetist, cellist and percussionist. Using the poetry of
- [The Last Sentence](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-last-sentence/) - Set against the backdrop of WWII, The Last Sentence is based on the life of crusading journalist Torgny Segerstedt, editor-in-chief of one of Sweden's leading newspapers, highlighting his one-man battle against Nazism and his country's policy of appeasement to Hitler. 126 minutes. In Swedish with English subtitles. Presented as part of The Scandinavian Library’s Nordic
- [Light Nights](https://scandicenter.org/event/light-nights/) - Actress Kristín G. Magnus will tell you about historical events, mysterious folk­stories such as the Hidden People, the Seal who turned into a Human Being, and a spine­-tingling ghost­ story, complete with Icelandic music and chanting of old rhymes. Geared for adults and children age 7 & up. This is a charity performance to support
- [Kon Tiki](https://scandicenter.org/event/kon-tiki-2/) - Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl (Pål Sverre Hagen) crossed the Pacific Ocean in a balsa wood raft in 1947, together with five men, to prove that South Americans already back in pre-Columbian times could have crossed the sea and settle on Polynesian islands. After gathering financing for the trip with loans and donations, they set off
- [Exhibition: A Multicultural Landscape](https://scandicenter.org/event/multicultural-landscape/) - The Bay State: A Multicultural Landscape, Photographs of New Americans by Mark Chester is a moving and powerful exhibit of more than 300 newly naturalized U.S. citizens who are residents of the Commonwealth. These inspirational photographic portraits create a visual archive celebrating the diversity of Massachusetts’ citizens from 165 countries around the globe. New Americans enriches the viewer
- [Up the Golden Stairs: Dreams of Being American](https://scandicenter.org/event/up-the-golden-stairs-dreams-of-being-american/) - RESERVATIONS President Kennedy wrote A Nation of Immigrants. For all the controversy around immigration, we are still a young nation, fed by nearly one million newcomers each year. The nation remains a land of dreams for many and this lecture will explore the history and current story of those who started life again in the
- [Young Artists Series: NEC Jazz Trio](https://scandicenter.org/event/young-artists-series-nec-jazz-trio/) - PURCHASE TICKETS Join outstanding jazz undergraduate and graduate students from New England Conservatory for a performance of music by celebrated jazz legends, such as Duke Ellington and John Coltrane, along with original compositions by members of the ensemble. Chicago-born pianist/composer Shane Simpson is a senior at the New England Conservatory of Music (NEC) in Boston,
- [Love Is All You Need](https://scandicenter.org/event/love-is-all-you-need/) - Directed by Susanne Bier. A romantic comedy set in Sorrento, Italy. Philip (Brosnan), an Englishman living in Denmark, is a middle-aged widower and estranged single father. Ida (Dyrholm) is a Danish hairdresser who’s just been left by her husband for a younger woman. The fates of these two souls are about to intertwine as they
- [Authenticity in Architecture](https://scandicenter.org/event/authenticity-in-architecture/) - In partnership with Boston Design Week, the SCC presents The Fantoft Stave Church and Issues of Authenticity in Architecture Robert (Rob) Curtis Anderson, PhD Throughout human history the cultural meanings of various architectural structures have been altered. This continuous change in our social environments through wars and natural disasters contributes to the disruption of our
- [The Seagull's Laughter](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-seagulls-laughter/) - Presented as part of The Scandinavian Library’s Nordic Film Series. It is 1953, and Freya, who had gone to America as an officer’s bridge, has returned home to begin a new life. She moves into a small house of distant relatives in a quiet fishing village within Iceland. But unlike the drab, plump girl who
- [Sibelius 150: Author Glenda Dawn Goss](https://scandicenter.org/event/sibelius-150-author-glenda-dawn-goss/) - Finlandia-Foundation Boston welcomes Glenda Dawn Goss, author of Sibelius: A Composer's Life and the Awakening of Finland. Ms. Goss will share her insight into the life and works of the great composer in the context of Finnish and Northern European cultural history. Glenda Goss is an American author and music historian whose special interests are music
- [Brian Wicklund](https://scandicenter.org/event/brian-wicklund/) - Swedish-American fiddler Brian Wicklund returns from his native Minnesota to host 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
- [Fika Sound Series: lydia & Andrea](https://scandicenter.org/event/fika-sound-series-lydia-andrea/) - BUY TICKETS What is a “Fika”? Fika is a social institution in Sweden; it means having a break, most often a coffee break, with one’s colleagues, friends, date or family. The word “fika” can serve as both a verb and a noun. Swedes, like most Scandinavians, consider coffee an important part of their culture. Join
- [Exhibition: Swedish Crime Scenes](https://scandicenter.org/event/swedish-crime-scenes/) - Join us on a journey through the darker, but fictional sides of Sweden – as seen and described by the numerous Swedish crime authors delighting fans of murder and mystery worldwide. The exhibition Swedish Crime Scenes will take us from Ystad in the south to Kiruna in the north. A few years ago there were
- [Aatsinki](https://scandicenter.org/event/aatsinki/) - Directed by Jessica Oreck. Brothers Aarne and Lasse Aatsinki are cowboys of the Arctic. Quiet but good natured, dare-devilish but humble, rugged but gentle, and exceptionally knowledgeable when it comes to their little slice of wilderness. These men are what John Wayne wanted to be. The brothers, along with their wives and children, live well
- [Lilit Karapetian-Shougarian](https://scandicenter.org/event/lilit-karapetian-shougarian/) - "Her performance is exclusively refined, full of genuine lyricism and technically polished." Willie Sarkissian Professor, Yerevan State Conservatory "Bright artistic sophistication, charm and professionalism." Sergey Dorensky Professor, Moscow Conservatory "Virtuoso interpretations, thoughtful approach…" Mikhail Pletnev World-famous Russian pianist and conductor A program featuring Haydn, Liszt, Rachmaninoff and Chopin. Lilit Karapetian-Shougarian has performed extensively in her
- [Paavali Jumppanen](https://scandicenter.org/event/paavali-jumppanen/) - In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, Finlandia Foundation-Boston invites pianist Paavali Jumppanen for a special performance featuring works by the famed composer. TICKETS $20. Purchase here. Save the date for another Sibelius150 event: Sunday March, 22nd at 3pm (free) Continuing the Sibelius 150 years celebration, Finlandia Foundation-Boston
- [2015 SCC Membership](https://scandicenter.org/event/2015-scc-membership/) - BECOME A 2015 SCC MEMBER! You’ve heard about CSAs – Community Supported Agriculture. What about “community supported culture“? Join us as a shareholder and collect your bounty in the form of cultural programs and events. As an SCC shareholder, you are entitled to many benefits, including the knowledge that you are supporting: the sharing of
- [We Are The Best](https://scandicenter.org/event/we-are-the-best/) - Lucas Moodysson’s adaption of his wife Coco’s novel about three young misfits growing up in early ‘80s Stockholm. Pixieish, mohawk-sporting Klara and her best friend Bobo are 13-year-old rebels looking for a cause. Despite having no instruments or discernible musical talent, the two put all their energy into forming an all-girl punk band, recruiting their
- [Norse Runes by Richard Widhu](https://scandicenter.org/event/norse-runes-by-richard-widhu/) - 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
- [Swedish-American Fiddler Brian Wicklund](https://scandicenter.org/event/swedish-american-fiddler-brian-wicklund/) - 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
- [To Breathe As One](https://scandicenter.org/event/to-breathe-as-one/) - “A beautiful documentary, To Breathe as One captures the power and inspiration of the festival and of voices joined en masse to be heard over past and present world events.” - Marta Yamamoto, Contra Costa Times In Estonian, the words “soul” and “breathe” come from the same root — “to breathe as one” means more
- [Smörgåsbord Nordic Food Festival](https://scandicenter.org/event/smorgasbord-nordic-food-festival/) - Local chefs go Nordic! Drawing upon influences from traditional and "new Nordic" cuisine, local chefs will try their hand at Nordic cooking, and you'll be the judge! Join us for tasting stations, Nordic vendors, music and fun for all ages, including a kids' station. Renowned Finnish chef and cookbook author Sami Tallberg discusses his books
- [The Bothersome Man](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-bothersome-man/) - Presented as part of The Scandinavian Library’s Nordic Film Series, The Bothersome Man shares the story of Andreas arriving in a strange city with no memory of how he got there. He is presented with a job and an apartment, but before long, he notices that something is wrong. The people around him seem cut
- [The Jemur Trio](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-jemur-trio/) - Reservations PROGRAM Rachmaninov, Piano Trio No. 1. in G minor Shostakovich, Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor Piazzolla, "Winter" from Four Seasons of Buenos Aires Mendelssohn, Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor Violinist Egle Jarkova, cellist Edevaldo Mulla, and pianist Rui Urayama are top prizewinners at many international competitions and have earned numerous
- [The Red Chapel](https://scandicenter.org/event/the-red-chapel/) - Presented as part of The Scandinavian Library's Nordic Film Series, a trio of Danish comedians, who call themselves The Red Chapel pretend to be Korean regime sympathizers and stage a ridiculous variety show in Pyongyang. “Shocking, funny and wildly outrageous,” says the New York Times. Winner of World Cinema Jury Prize Documentary at Sundance Film
- [Von Echstedtska Gården](https://scandicenter.org/event/von-echstedtska-garden/) - By special arrangement with The Embassy of Sweden in Washington, DC, The SCC proudly hosts “Von Echstedtska Gården.” The photo series is one of three exhibitions included in Värmland: Stories to be Told, The Embassy’s 2014 collaboration with Sweden’s Värmland Museum to share the uniqueness of the historical province. The photographs capture the beauty of
- [Young Artists Series: Jonie Huang & Daniel Mitnitsky](https://scandicenter.org/event/young-artists-series-jonie-huang-daniel-mitnitsky/) - Join pianist Jonie Huang with cellist Daniel Mitnitsky, outstanding graduate students from New England Conservatory, for a performance featuring the works of celebrated Romantic composers such as Brahms and Schubert. Reservations About Jonie Huang Qiuning (Jonie) Huang began her piano study at the age of six, instructed by Xiaofan Li and Yuanji Fan. At the
- [Young Artists Series: NEC Piano Quartet](https://scandicenter.org/event/young-artists-series-nec-piano-quartet/) - Join outstanding graduate students from the New England Conservatory for a performance of Czech composer Antonin Dvorak’s celebrated Piano Quartet in E flat Major, Op. 87. Mason Yu, violin Dana Kelley, viola Jamie Clark, cello Jonie Huang, piano Reservations recommended.
- [Young Artists Series: Pauline Yang](https://scandicenter.org/event/young-artists-series-pauline-yang/) - Join us for the first installment in the continuation of our Young Artists Series in our 2014-2015 season with pianist Pauline Yang who will perform works by Mendelssohn, Scarlatti, Tchaikovsky, Brahms and others. ABOUT PAULINE Pianist Pauline Yang began her piano studies at the age of five and won her first international competition at the
- [Postcards from Iceland](https://scandicenter.org/event/postcards-from-iceland/) - An exhibition featuring works by three artists inspired by the arctic landscapes of Iceland: painters Rena Shear and Lisa Goren, and photographer David Mangels. On display in the Nordic Hall Gallery May 2nd through August 30th. "Being in nature is one of the most inspiring experiences to influence my work. My visit to Iceland was
- [Purge (Puhdistus)](https://scandicenter.org/event/purge-puhdistus/) - 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
- [Rachel Panitch & David Kaynor's Fiddling Duo](https://scandicenter.org/event/rachel-panitch-david-kaynors-fiddling-duo/) - RESERVATIONS What is a "Fika"? Fika is a social institution in Sweden; it means having a break, most often a coffee break, with one's colleagues, friends, date or family. The word "fika" can serve as both a verb and a noun. Swedes, like most Scandinavians, consider coffee an important part of their culture. Rachel Panitch
- [Scandinavian Heritage Festival](https://scandicenter.org/event/scandinavian-heritage-festival/) - Presented as part of the City of Newton's Heritage Festival series reflecting the rich diverse heritage of Newton's population, bring lawn chairs and blankets to the Newton Centre Green and enjoy the end of a weekend on a high note. Featuring Scandinavian vocal ensemble Stämbandet, Estonian food samples from EstoFoods, and Scandinavian crafts for kids
- [Of Trolls & Men](https://scandicenter.org/event/of-trolls-men/) - Nordic Hall $15 advance, $20 at the door Tickets 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
- [Nordlig Vinter](https://scandicenter.org/event/nordlig-vinter/) - Presented as part of ArtWeek Boston, Nordlig Vinter is a suite of compositions for percussion duo and iOS devices inspired by the arctic environment in Sweden. Ensemble Evolution's Charles Martin (Canberra, Australia) and Maria Finkelmeier (Boston, Massachusetts) will share a journey to the arctic north through an interactive performance and presentation dedicated to this special
- [Liv & Ingmar: Painfully Connected](https://scandicenter.org/event/liv-ingmar-painfully-connected/) - FREE 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
- [Mamma Gogo](https://scandicenter.org/event/mamma-gogo/) - Directed by Fridrik por Fridriksson. This is a story of a film director’s personal experience with Alzheimer’s disease as his mother slips into this descent. While he is having difficulty with his mother and her illness, he is also having financial problems because his film Children of Nature is not doing well in the Icelandic film marketplace.
- [Kon-Tiki](https://scandicenter.org/event/kon-tiki/) - In the 1940s, we are invited to follow Thor Heyerdahl as he gathers a crew of Scandinavians attempting to cross the Pacific on a balsam raft. A delight to watch, the film is all about the sheer excitement of the ocean and it is as magnificent as it is beautiful and as dangerous. 118 minutes.
- [From Finland With Love: Marimekko in America, Past and Present](https://scandicenter.org/event/marimekkoinamerica/) - Nordic Hall FREE The SCC is proud to participate in Boston Design Week with a presentation about highly influential Finnish design company Marimekko offered by independent curator and researcher Susan Ward. In the summer of 1959, Marimekko designs were introduced to the American market through an exhibition at Design Research (D/R), the innovative Cambridge home
- [In a Better World](https://scandicenter.org/event/in-a-better-world/) - The lives of two Danish families cross each other as part of an extraordinary friendship. Anton is a doctor who commutes between Denmark and an African refugee camp. Anton and his wife are separated and contemplating divorce. The children are getting involved in a risky act of revenge with serious potential consequences. The parents must
- [Heikki Sarmanto](https://scandicenter.org/event/heikki-sarmanto/) - Composer and pianist Heikki Sarmanto is a leading Finnish jazz scene figure who has been internationally praised for his symphonic, orchestral and jazz ensemble works. Sarmanto studied at the Sibelius Academy in Finland in the early 1960's, and later at the Berklee College of Music in Boston where he honed his piano and composition skills
- [Four Hands Piano Concert](https://scandicenter.org/event/four-hand-piano-concert/) - $20 advance/$25 at door Tickets Pianists Suzanne Cartreine and Michael Tsalka perform an eclectic program of duets and solos drawn from the past 5 centuries. This blend of familiar and new, well-loved and little-known, contemplative and playful, turbulent and serene, promises a delightful evening of live music. Featured composers include J. C. Bach, J. S.
- [Fika Sound Series: Stämbandet](https://scandicenter.org/event/fika-sound-series-stambandet/) - Join us for this special concert, presented during the Scandinavian Cultural Center's weekly Kaffestugan. Enjoy Swedish pastries from Crown Bakery in Worcester, waffles and open-faced sandwiches - and bring your brunch into the Nordic Hall to hear Scandinavian vocal ensemble Stämbandet! Journey through space and time as Stämbandet weaves Scandinavian life and lore into a tapestry
- [Finnish Educator & Scholar Pasi Sahlberg](https://scandicenter.org/event/finnish-educator-scholar-pasi-sahlberg/) - Finnish educator and scholar Pasi Sahlberg, Visiting Professor of Practice at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education, discusses his book "Finnish Lessons: What Can the World Learn from Educational Change in Finland". Sahlberg worked as schoolteacher, teacher educator and policy advisor in Finland and has studied education systems and reforms around the world. His expertise includes
- [Dreams of My Father, a Talk by Lo Dagerman](https://scandicenter.org/event/dreams-of-my-father-a-talk-by-lo-dagerman/) - A talk by Lo Dagerman about Swedish writer Stig Dagerman (1923-1954), and the project to re-introduce her father’s writing to an American readership. Lo will read from the short story collection SLEET published by Godine in 2013. Reception with refreshments to follow talk. Stig Dagerman was a leading existentialist Swedish writer whose body of work
- [Continental Drift](https://scandicenter.org/event/continental-drift/) - A collection of recent prints by artists from Íslensk grafík / Icelandic Printmakers Association including etchings, Chine-collé, monoprints, lithographs and electro etchings inspired primarily by Icelandic landscapes and human nature. This exhibition was made possible through a collaboration with The Boston Printmakers who completed an expedition to Iceland in August of this year and collaborated with Íslensk
- [A Nordic Valentine](https://scandicenter.org/event/a-nordic-valentine/) - Swedish-American jazz singer Anna-Frida Abrahamsson and her trio share Swedish love songs and standards. Influenced by Jan Johansson and Monica Zetturlund, Abrahamsson's soft velvety voice will be backed by piano, drums, bass and harmonica. Complimentary Swedish vanilla heart pastries, coffee and tea will be served. $10 advance, $15 at door Tickets This event was rescheduled
- [A Grand Celebration](https://scandicenter.org/event/a-grand-celebration/) - 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
- [Sculptures by Gints Grinbergs](https://scandicenter.org/event/sculptures-by-gints-grinbergs/) - Latvian sculptor Gints Grinbergs works with a variety of metals, including copper, bronze and stainless steel, to create open forms. Welding metal spheres and partial spheres, he creates modern structures, for placement indoors or out. His sculptures have featured at the DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park, Michael Beauchemin Gallery, Boston and Lever House Gallery, New

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