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Cultural Programming<br />
The American Swedish Institute offers a wide variety of cultural programming opportunities for all ages, including language<br />
courses and Nordic Handcraft and Nordic Table workshops, author events, Svenska Skolan, the Lucia Choir and heritage<br />
festivals like Midsommar. These programs help make ASI a vibrant cultural center that connects locally and engages globally<br />
with offerings that promote a greater understanding of culture, migration, heritage and identity.<br />
Viking Day Camp<br />
Students became Vikings for a day at Viking Day Camp. The youngest Viking enthusiasts explored the mysteries of rune<br />
stones, learned about Scandinavian geography and made Viking-themed, take-home crafts. Other Day Camp topics<br />
included Pippi Longstocking and handcraft.<br />
Viking University Day<br />
ASI welcomed some of the world’s foremost Viking experts in two, one-of-a-kind symposiums that shared information<br />
about Viking era history and archaeology. Two of the featured speakers, Neil Price and Charlotte Hedenstierna-Jonson,<br />
were key members of the research team that created The Vikings Begin exhibition and contributed to its intellectual<br />
underpinnings. Individual lecture topics ranged from Viking boat burials to the “real” people of the Viking age and<br />
women in Viking age society. The two Viking University Days sold out, with approximately 500 people in attendance.<br />
American Swedish Institute Class, Workshop and Programs Catalog<br />
To keep up with increased demand, ASI produced a new Catalog that promotes the numerous classes and workshops<br />
being offered. The Catalog is sent to members and patrons interested in any of ASI’s class and program offerings. To sign<br />
up, send an email to info@asimn.org with “Catalog” in the subject fi eld.<br />
Viking Summer Day Camp<br />
Summer Lawn Parties<br />
Summer revelers fl ocked to the Mansion grounds for a series of new Lawn Parties with specialty Viking-themed activities.<br />
Members and guests enjoyed unique food and drink offerings by FIKA, listened to live local music, partook in Viking-era<br />
craft demonstrations and watched a Viking-themed fi lm on the lawn.<br />
“Had the pleasure of attending an event at the American Swedish Institute yesterday.<br />
I’ve always loved the Turnblad mansion and questioned how the contemporary museum<br />
addition would complement the mansion. As a whole, ASI is a glimpse into the last century<br />
of Swedish life and current Scandinavian style. I was mesmerized by the ease of the fl ow<br />
of the great design.” — Chuck Hannema<br />
Summer Lawn Parties<br />
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