Spring Newsletter 2017

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SPRING 2017
IN THIS ISSUE
Design Week — 2
Benefit Wine Tasting — 3
Community Updates — 6
NNW STAFF
Greg Smith
Executive Director
Sassa Anders Carver
Special Events &
Operations Director
Chaney Harter
Communications &
Analytics Manager
Minna Lindholm
Administrative Assistant
& Weekend Manager
Teresa Fredericks
Content & Design
Manager
Holly Catalina
Rental Coordinator
Laila Simon
Administrative Assistant
Seth Spinner
Facility Assistant
#NORDICNORTHWEST
Wedding photography by Steena Photography
PLANTING GREAT IDEAS FOR SPRING
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Now that the winter snows are past, spring will be bursting upon
the scene at Nordia House just like the beautiful foliage around
us! We hope that you are planning now to join us for all the great
activities and events coming up as we celebrate all things Nordic!
As we begin our second full year in our new cultural center, we
are excited about the growing acclaim—both from the Nordic
community and from the public at large. In the next few months
alone, we will host wonderful exhibits from Finland and Norway,
have a visit from the Deputy Head of Delegation from the EU, be
included in Portland Design Week, and welcome back Chamber
Music Northwest, Classical Up-Close and the Scandinavian
Chorus!
In addition to films and workshops, kantele player Ida Elina will
perform in April, and one of Portland’s favorites—the Harald
Haugaard Band from Denmark—will return in June. The summer
will feature the 89 TH Annual Portland Midsummer Festival, the
return of our Summer Wine Tasting Wednesdays, a special aquavit
tasting, and so much more.
Make sure to watch our website for all of the latest news. If you
are not yet a member of NNW, now is a great time to take full
advantage of all of the benefits of membership and get first
notice about upcoming events, all while helping to bring great
programming here to Nordia House. Please continue to share with
your friends and neighbors all of the things that are happening in
the region’s Nordic community. You are our best ambassadors!
See you at Nordia House!
Mike Nelson, President •

Left: Inka Juslin, Island of Pearl, detail; Below: Jari Jetsonen, Villa Skata, Heikki & Mirja Castrén
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DESIGN WEEK
AT NORDIA HOUSE
On March 15, Nordic Northwest welcomes two
simultaneous exhibits. The first is MY PARADISE:
A Hundred Years of Finnish Architects’ Summer
Homes, a photographic exhibit of summer
villas (mökki) built by renowned Finnish
architects. The summer house holds a special
place in the Finnish culture as a place of quiet
retreat to nature. It is a place where architects
crystallize aesthetic themes. Indeed, summer
houses are very personal, like diary entries.
The seeds of these ideas and memories are
paralleled in this exhibition. The exhibition is
curated and designed by photographer Jari
Jetsonen and architect Sirkkaliisa Jetsonen.
The exhibit is organized in collaboration with
the Museum of Finnish Architecture, the Alvar
Aalto Museum, and The National Council for
Architecture.
The second exhibit, Saari/Island, is a collection of
paintings and photographs by Finnish artist Inka
Juslin. This exhibit explores childhood experiences
in Finland, where nature was all-encompassing. It
is a personal space, but it carries thoughts about
water and forest echoing the oppositional concepts
of energy, conservation, and degradation. The
symbolic landscapes depicted draw on the themes
from the Finnish Kalevala and Viking-era motifs.
The opening reception for both MY PARADISE and Saari/
Island will be on March 16 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM.
Jari Jetsonen, Sirkkaliisa Jetsonen, and Inka Juslin will
all be in attendance. There will also be an open house
for the exhibits on April 26 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM as part
of Design Week Portland. The exhibits will be on display
through mid-June.
MY PARADISE: A Hundred Years of Finnish Architects’
Summer Homes is generously sponsored by Andersen
Construction (builders of Nordia House) and ePrint
Services, with additional support from Diloreto
Architecture (designers of Nordia House). •
WEDDINGS
AT NORDIA HOUSE
If you know of any relatives, friends or loved ones
who are planning on tying the knot in 2017 or
2018, please let them know that Nordia House
still has some prime dates available for both
ceremonies and receptions! Nordia House is the
perfect wooded retreat for weddings large and
small. For more information about using Nordia
House for a wedding (anniversary, private party,
business meeting or holiday gathering), visit our
website at www.scanheritage.org/rentals or
contact our Rental Coordinator, Holly Catalina, at
503.977.0275 or shf.hollyc@gmail.com. •
Wedding photography by Steena Photography

A ROSÉ BY ANY
OTHER NAME
LEAH JØRGENSEN CELLARS DEDICATES NEW
WINE TO LUCIA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
AND WOMEN'S EDUCATION
Leah Jørgensen has always been intrigued by her
Norwegian and Danish roots. She is also deeply
committed to women’s education. So it was
only natural for her to combine these passions
in support of NNW's Lucia of Oregon Program,
and she is now dedicating a portion of every
sale of her new Rosé of Cabernet Franc to Lucia
scholarships! This new wine will be introduced
and available for tasting and purchase on March
8—on International Women’s Day—from 6:00 to
8:00 PM at Nordia House! Leah's new wine, as well
as three of her other locally produced wines, all
paired with light hors d’oeuvres, will be served at
this special benefit event. A program about the
history and future of our Lucia celebration will
accompany. Tickets are $20 each with all ticket
proceeds going toward scholarships. We thank
Leah for her commitment to women’s education
and our Lucia scholarship program. •
FEATURED EVENTS
IDA ELINA
AWARD-WINNING KANTELE PLAYER
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Ida Elina, one of the world’s leading kantele
artists, performs live at Nordia House on April
25 at 7:30 PM. She was the winner of the
International Kantele Competition in 2011.
Her style developed after seeing virtuoso
slap guitar performers; she is now considered
the first ever “popkantele” player. For more
information and tickets, visit www.scanheritage.
org or call 503.977.0275. This event is cosponsored
by Finlandia Foundation Columbia
Pacific Chapter and is part of the Finland 100
Celebration.
BRODER HAS NEW HOURS
OPEN MONDAYS STARTING MARCH 13
Exciting news! Broder Söder will open its doors on
Mondays, starting March 13, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM!
Reservations for parties larger than 8 will now be
considered on Mondays only. Please inquire at
brodersoder@gmail.com. Tack så mycket!
LUCIA, QUEEN OF LIGHT
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS
The official Lucia of Oregon Program offers
young Nordic women outreach and networking
opportunities. The program spreads joy, warmth
and light in the dark days of winter through
providing a competitive college scholarship, and
we are excited to formally announce our winners!
Congratulations to Emma Hunter, the newly
crowned 61 ST Lucia of Oregon! She is of Swedish
heritage. Lucia court members include: runner-up
Maren Jenson (Swedish, Finnish and Norwegian
heritage), Greta Gummer (Swedish, Norwegian
and Danish heritage), and Josephine Panttila
(Finnish heritage).
FILM SERIES
ARCHITECTURE & SUSTAINABILITY
As a complement to the MY PARADISE and Saari/
Island exhibits, we will be showing a series of
documentaries focused on Nordic architecture and
sustainability from March through June! •
midsummer festival
INQUIRE ABOUT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT 503.977.0275
June 10, 2017

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Jewelry
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Workshops with Debra Carus
Ida Elina in Concert
UPCOMING EVENTS
AN EVENING WITH THE EU
MARCH 6, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Free & Open to the Public
RSVP via scanheritage.org
The EU Deputy Head of
Delegation, Caroline Vicini, will
speak at a special reception
here at Nordia House.
LEAH JØRGENSEN CELLARS
BENEFIT WINE TASTING
MARCH 8, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
All Tickets: $20
Presenting a new Rosé of
Cabernet Franc; proceeds from
wine and ticket sales go to
support Lucia Scholarships for
women!
EXHIBITS: MY PARADISE &
SAARI/ISLAND
MARCH 15 - JUNE 15
OPENING RECEPTION: MARCH 16
Free & Open to the Public
My Paradise is a photographic
exhibit by Jari Jetsonen
focusing on the villas of 20 TH
century Finnish architects.
Paired with Finnish artist Inka
Juslin's photography and
paintings on climate change.
WORKSHOP: RUNE RINGS
MARCH 26, 3:00 - 6:00 PM
All Tickets: $50 - SOLD OUT
Learn basic metalsmithing while
creating a sterling silver ring,
complete with your choice of
rune pattern. Taught by Debra
Carus of Elentari Handverk.
FILM SCREENING:
EERO SAARINEN: THE
ARCHITECT WHO SAW THE
FUTURE (2016)
MARCH 31, 7:30 PM
Suggested Donation: $5
A biopic of the famous Finnish
architect (Dir. Peter Rosen).
FRIDAY NIGHT LECTURE
SERIES: MODERN
SCANDINAVIA
APRIL 7, 7:30 PM
Free & Open to the Public
Architects John A. Nelson,
Robert Evenson & Brian Melton
discuss the influence and
history of Scandinavian design.
Lectures at PSU, Room 171,
Cramer Hall. More at www.
scanheritage.org/friday-nightlecture-series.
FILM SCREENING: THE
NATURE OF CITIES (2009)
APRIL 10, 7:30 PM
Suggested Donation: $5
A documentary focusing on
green architecture projects
all over the world, including
Scandinavia (Dir. Charles Davis).
COOK & EAT:
LULU THE BAKER
APRIL 11, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
NNW Members: $20
Non-Members: $25
Portland food blogger Melissa
Bahen, a.k.a. Lulu the Baker, will
lead a special class.
CONCERT: EMERSON
STRING QUARTET
APRIL 20, 8:00 PM
Hosted by Chamber Music NW
Spring benefit event featuring
CMNW's Artists-in-Residence
and music by Mozart. Tickets
available at cmnw.org.
CONCERT: IDA ELINA
APRIL 25, 7:30 PM
NNW & FFCPC Members: $17
Non-Members: $20
From ancient folk tunes to pop
favorites, kantele-player Ida Elina
creates an exciting performance
atmosphere enjoyed by
audiences of all ages.
DESIGN WEEK PORTLAND
OPEN HOUSE
APRIL 26, 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Free & Open to the Public
RSVP at designweekportland.com
Our doors will open to share
our Finnish art and design
exhibits! Complimentary light
hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be
served.
DESIGN WEEK
FILM SCREENING:
KOCHUU (2003)
APRIL 28, 7:30 PM
Suggested Donation: $5
A documentary focusing on
Japanese design and its influence
on Scandinavian architecture (Dir.
Jesper Wachtmeister).

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Emerson Quartet 83 RD Annual Portland Midsummer Festival Scandinavian Chorus
Harald Haugaard in Concert
*ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. VISIT OUR WEBSITE, WWW.SCANHERITAGE.ORG, FOR UPDATES, DETAILS, AND TICKET SALES!
CONCERT:
CLASSICAL UP-CLOSE
MAY 4, 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Free & Open to the Public
Classical Up-Close is a
cooperative effort by musicians
of the Oregon Symphony
Orchestra and community
partners to offer free chamber
music concerts around Portland!
WORKSHOP: VIKING
CHAINMAILLE BRACELETS
MAY 7, 3:00 - 6:00 PM
All Tickets: $50
Learn one of the oldest Viking
weaves used for armor to create
a beautiful bracelet of your own.
Taught by Debra Carus of
Elentari Handverk.
FILM SCREENING:
ALVAR AALTO: TECHNOLOGY
& NATURE (1987)
MAY 8, 7:30 PM
Suggested Donation: $5
Biopic of one of the great
figures of modern architecture
(Dir. Ywe Jalander).
COOK & EAT: FINNISH
INDEPENDENCE DAY
MAY 9, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
NNW Members: $20
Non-Members: $25
Save the date and celebrate
Finnish Independence Day with
this special class! Full menu
coming soon!
SPRING CONCERT:
SCANDINAVIAN CHORUS
MAY 21, 4:30 PM
Adults: $10 | 11 & Under: $5
Music from all five Nordic
countries! Details coming soon.
FILM SCREENING:
FUTURE OF HOPE (2010)
MAY 22, 7:30 PM
Suggested Donation: $5
A focus on the Icelandic
environmental movement in the
wake of financial collapse (Dir.
Henry Bateman).
FILM SCREENING:
THE SUZUKI DIARIES (2008)
JUNE 5, 7:30 PM
Suggested Donation: $5
David Suzuki travels to uncover
the future of sustainability (Dir.
Kenton Vaughan).
MIDSUMMER 2017
JUNE 10, 11:00 - 6:00 PM
Oaks Amusement Park
Help us celebrate the summer
solstice, Nordic-style!
EXHIBIT: NORWAY & THE U.S.
PARTNERS IN THE
POLAR REGIONS
JUNE 16 - SEPTEMBER 15
Free & Open to the Public
A look at expeditions to the
Arctic and the Antarctic. This
is a Fram Museum exhibition
- Courtesy of the Royal
Norwegian Embassy.
CONCERT:
HARALD HAUGAARD
JUNE 22, 7:30 PM
NNW Members: $20
Non-Members: $25
We are pleased to welcome
back acclaimed Danish folk and
classical musical artist Harald
Haugaard as part of our 2 ND
Anniversary Celebration!
COOK & EAT SPECIAL:
AQUAVIT TASTING
JUNE 28, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
All Tickets: $30
Enjoy a summer aquavit tasting
paired with open-faced
sandwiches. Featuring House
Spirits Distillery.
COOK & EAT: LEFSE
JULY 11, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
NNW Members: $20
Non-Members: $25
Back by popular demand!
Learn to make Norway’s most
famous culinary export with
guest chef Jean Akre.
WINE TASTING
WEDNESDAYS:
SAVE THE DATE!
JULY 12, JULY 26
AUGUST 9, AUGUST 23
A summer staple returns, and
it will be better than ever! All
participating wineries to be
announced soon! •

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NNW MEMBER NEWS
PAVER CAMPAIGN
IT'S A GREAT TIME TO SHARE YOUR LEGACY
It’s a new and exciting year at NNW. Have you considered
making you and your family a permanent part of the wonderful
legacy we are building together?
Our Legacy Paver Program offers those interested the chance
to permanently celebrate their Nordic heritage and family
roots. The 2’ x 2’ pavers on our Great Hall Patio, Café Patio and
the Lingonberry Patio (outside the MLC Room) offer up to four
lines for engraved dedications recognizing your ancestors, your
family, special verses or sayings that are meaningful to you, or
even a family crest or business logo.
Legacy Pavers are available for a tax-deductible donation of
$1,000, with these donations going directly to the upkeep and
improvement of our Nordia House campus. Will you become
part of our Legacy... and make us part of your own?
With the start of 2017, we are offering a special option for those
who want to add a paver—make your donation in either four
quarterly payments of $250 each; or 12 monthly payments of
$83.33 each. For more information about the Legacy Paver
Program and payment options, pick up one of the brochures
in our lobby, call 503.977.0275 and ask for one to be mailed to
you, or visit our website at www.scanheritage.org/donate. •
We were pleased to join with
long-time supporter Johanna
Fedde in celebration of her
98 TH birthday on February 5.
Thank you for all the years of
dedicated service to the Nordic
community in Portland.
Best wishes for a speedy return
to health to both Anna Lundin
and Larry West. Our thoughts
are with you!
Our sincere condolences to:
Carol and Anne-Marie Lindstedt,
loving wife and daughter of
long-time supporter Robert
Lindstedt. Though he passed
away in December, he will be
dearly remembered.
Bo, Lars, Per and the whole
family of Grete Kasch of
Scappoose. Born in Helsingor,
Denmark, she was an active
part of the Danish community
here for many years.
And, as we go to print, we
learned of the sad news of the
passing of NNW supporter and
Norske Rundanssere folk dancer
Paul Herner. Always a delight
to see at events here at Nordia
House, he will be deeply missed.
Inkeri Iwashita, a former
resident of Lake Oswego,
NNW member, and part of
the Messiah Lutheran Church,
also recently passed away in
Finland. •
NEW TO OUR TEAM!
Meet Laila Simon, our new administrative assistant. She is a
recent graduate of St. Olaf College. She majored in English and
minored in education and Nordic studies. A Portland native, she
has traveled to Norway many times to visit family and friends.
She enjoys cooking and writing in her free time. Stop by our
front desk and say hello... in English or Norwegian! •

All memberships include our quarterly newsletter, advanced notice and ticketing
on programs, invitations to members-only events, and discounts on select
programs. More information at www.scanheritage.org/membership.
BASIC LEVEL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
BASIC OR SENIOR ($30) Discount on one ticket per event.
SENIOR COUPLE ($40) Discount on two tickets per event.
FAMILY ($60) Discount on up to 4 tickets per event.
SUPPORTING ($120) Discount on up to 4 tickets per event,
plus 2 comp. tickets to Midsummer or ScanFair.
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NNW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization under Oregon
law, tax ID #93-090-1132. Please
consult with your financial
advisor to determine the
appropriate tax-deductible
amount of your membership
in accordance with IRS tax
regulations.
NORSE GOD MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
THOR MEMBERSHIP ($250) Supporting Membership benefits, plus: 1 comp. ticket to a Nordic Business Council
Luncheon, and listing in our donor recognition in our annual report.
ODIN MEMBERSHIP ($500) Thor Membership benefits, plus: inclusion for one year in our Annual Donor
Recognition list at Nordia House and invitations to an Annual President’s Reception.
FREYA MEMBERSHIP ($1000) Odin Membership benefits, plus: 1 comp. ticket to ScanFeast, 1 free family
membership to gift a friend, and a once annual 15% rental discount at Nordia House (weddings excluded).
VIKING CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
BRONZE VIKING ($2500) Freya Membership benefits, plus: 1 additional complimentary ticket to ScanFeast
(total of two at this level), invitations to Bronze Viking Circle events, including a complimentary reception
with an artist or curator, and a once annual 25% rental discount at Nordia House (weddings excluded).
SILVER VIKING ($5000) Bronze Viking Membership benefits, plus: 2 additional complimentary tickets to
ScanFeast (total of 4 at this level), invitations to Silver Viking Circle events, including VIP reception for you
and up to 9 guests (10 total participants) with a visiting artist or curator, and a once annual 50% rental
discount at Nordia House (weddings excluded).
GOLD VIKING ($7500) Silver Viking Membership benefits, plus: 1 comp. use of Nordia House for an event of
your choice (weddings excluded), invitations to Gold Viking Circle Events, 10 pairs of comp. tickets per year
to select events that are sponsored by Nordia House (ScanFeast and co-sponsored events excluded).
MEMBERSHIP FORM:
NEW ADDRESS
NAME(S) ______________________________________________________________ GOLD VIKING $7500
HERITAGE OR ASSOCIATION ______________________________________________ SILVER VIKING $5000
ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________ BRONZE VIKING $2500
CITY _____________________________________ STATE _____ ZIP ___________________
FREYA $1000
PHONE ______________________________ BIRTHDAY(S) ___________________________
ODIN $500
EMAIL _______________________________________________________________________
THOR $250
CIRCLE PAYMENT TYPE: VISA / MASTERCARD / AMEX / CHECK / CASH
SUPPORTING $120
CARD # _____________________________________________________________________
FAMILY $60
EXP. DATE ______________________ SEC. CODE ________________________________
SENIOR COUPLE $40 *
MEMBERSHIP AMOUNT: ___________________________________________________________
ADDITIONAL DONATION (OPTIONAL): ______________________________________________ BASIC / SENIOR $30
TOTAL ENCLOSED / TO CHARGE: __________________________________________________ STUDENT FREE **
Make your check payable to NNW, and mail this form to: Nordic Northwest, 8800
SW Oleson Rd. Portland, OR 97223 or join/renew online at www.scanheritage.org/
membership.
ANNUAL LEVELS:
* Senior couple beginning at 62
** 16-23 years old w/ student ID

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HARALD HAUGAARD
ACCLAIMED BAND RETURNS TO NORDIA HOUSE
FOR 2 ND ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND CELEBRATION
NNW is pleased to welcome back to Nordia House acclaimed Danish
folk and classical musical artist Harald Haugaard as part of our 2 ND
Anniversary celebration. The Harald Haugaard Band will perform on
Thursday, June 22 at 7:30 PM with plans currently aimed at Nordia
House’s first summer outdoor concert on our adjoining meadow!
Tickets are $20 for members, $25 for non-members, and will soon be
available for sale on our website.
Harald Haugaard performs as many as 100 concerts or more a year. His constant touring,
numerous recordings and strong commitment to teaching attracts an enthusiastic, ever-growing
following. His virtuoso playing ranges from the effortless to the ferociously challenging, always
with a characteristically rich and melancholy tone. His compositions are original, and his artistic
expression draws always on his deep roots in the rich Danish musical tradition.
Haugaard has appeared frequently on television and radio, and has composed and produced music for
theatre, films and concerts, including the opening concert of Womex 2009 "The Great Nordic Night."
Among his many awards and honors are the Eiserner Eversteiner European Folk Music Award, the
Danish Musicians' Union Prize of Honour and the Odense Live Prize, to name only a few. His total of 12
Danish Music Awards make him one of the most frequent winners of that award ever—in any genre.
He has been Artist-in-Residence at one of Canada's most esteemed music festivals, Celtic Colours, and in 2015 he was
an official Carl Nielsen Artist with the Odense Symphony Orchestra; he has also worked with the folkBALTICA festival
for three years as Artistic Director. The music magazine The Strad has described him as a "charismatic virtuoso" and the
British music magazine ROOTS has said: "Haugaard is a brilliant fiddler, one of the very best in the world." •