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As our first summer September October in the new Museum comes to a close, I’m KIDS SPECIAL KIDS TASTE OF ICELAND/DESIGN LECTURE GALLERY TALK Einar Selvik thrilled to introduce THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 | 10am SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 | 12–2pm THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 | 10am THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 | 6–8pm SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 | 2pm our second visiting of Wardruna Nordic Stories Interwoven Oral History Project: Nordic Stories Iceland’s Thriving Design Marika Hedin, director of Gustavianum exhibition: The Vikings Monday, September 17 | 5pm Norway: Gracie & Grandma Underwater Begin. This show comes to Symposium I Sweden: Bridget and the Moose Brothers and Architectural Scene Hedin will give insights into the long-term research, by Iben Sandemose development, and archaeological digs that made us from Gustavianum, Uppsala Four panelists discuss the Interwoven Oral History by Pija Lindenbaum Join Halla Helgadóttir, managing director of the The Vikings Begin possible. University Museum in Sweden, and explores the Held the first Thursday of each month, Nordic Project, which has been collecting stories and oral Cost: Free (Note: No reservations necessary. Iceland Design Centre, at Marshall’s Landing to Stories features children’s stories from the Nordic Not intended for large groups.) Cost: Free with admission story of the Vikings of early Scandinavia—who they histories from participants with mixed Native and disover how the designer-driven community behind countries, along with fun craft projects. were, what they cared about, and how they became Nordic American heritage since 2016. Support provided the Iceland Design Centre and DesignMarch has Cost: Free (Note: No reservations necessary. by 4Culture’s Heritage Projects Program. EXCLUSIVE enabled Icelandic design and architecture to thrive. FILM such a dominant force in the Early Middle Ages. Not intended for large groups.) Cost: $10 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 | 6–10pm Cost: Free with RSVP SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 | All-day event The exhibition uses cutting-edge research and Night at the Nordic Sami Mini Film Festival recently discovered artifacts to reconstruct LECTURE FOLK SCHOOL TASTE OF ICELAND/FILM early Viking society; Marika Hedin, director of THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 | 6pm Join us for an elegant evening of fun and fund- What is it about Sami values, visions, and stories SUNDAYS, SEPTEMBER 16 and 23 | 1pm SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 | 2–4pm Gustavianum, will be at the Museum to speak about raising. Guests will dine on a multi-course meal, bid that speaks to diverse audiences? Discover for In the Land of the Finndians yourself on this day of shorts and documentaries the Vikings and how this exhibition came to be. Traditional Icelandic Embroidery on auction lots, and enjoy some aquavit—all while Stockfish Short Film Festival w/ author Mia Spangenberg, PhD from Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish Sápmi, Techniques w/ Justin Allan-Spencer supporting Museum programming and events! The Icelandic film industry’s premier festival, Before the Vikings can begin, though, Northern Join Dr. Mia Spangenberg for a reading from In the Cost: $250 per person Stockfish, brings its short film festival (Shortfish) followed by a panel and happy hour. (Sign up early Exposure must end—and that means there’s just a Land of the Finndians, the research/photojournalism Explore traditional Icelandic embroidery techniques Limited tickets available at nordicmuseum.org. to the Nordic Museum! Shortfish features six short for a guided tour of the Nordic’s Sami exhibits.) few weeks left to take in our survey of contemporary project book that gave birth to the Fintiaanit in this two-session class. Students should know the films by up-and-coming filmmakers. This event has been produced in partnership with fundamentals of cross-stitching and embroidery. art. If you haven’t visited yet, be sure to check exhibition. Dr. Spangenberg translated much of COMMUNITY Cost: Free with RSVP (Note: There are no age restrictions, Pacific Sámi Searvi. out the exhibition before it travels to The Phillips the book’s text and will read excerpts, discuss the The first session will cover darning techniques and but the films are not recommended for children.) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 | 1pm n this skaldic performance, Norwegian Einar Selvik is a Norwegian composer, the main Collection in Washington, D.C. project, and show a preview of the forthcoming the second will explore long-armed cross-stitch FOLK SCHOOL and eye-stitch techniques. Nordic Knit Café composer and musician Einar Selvik takes musician and founder of Wardruna. Using tradi- documentary film on the subject. HERITAGE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 | 1pm We have a full slate of events coming up this fall, Cost: $30 for Members, $35 general admission us on a musical journey outside the massive tional Nordic instruments, poetry, and meter in a Cost: Free ($5 suggested donation) First Sunday of each month. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 | 1–5pm I including two I’m particularly pleased to present: On Introduction to Lace Knitting soundscape of Wardruna, his traditional Viking contemporary soundscape, Einar has merged the music project, and into a simpler and more direct scholarly with the pop-cultural and given a new September 15, we will host the very firstInterwoven FOLK SCHOOL LECTURE | CONCERT FILM Nordic Genealogy Program w/ Evelyn Clark Symposium, where panelists will discuss their work form where voice, poetry, and instruments like voice to old thoughts, tools, and techniques. Einar MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 | 5pm TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 | 12pm Third Wednesday of each month. Nordic knitters often added lace to embellish FRIDAYS, SEP 7, 14, 28 | 9:30am–3:30pm Kravik-lyre, Tagelharpe, and Bukkehorn lead the has also contributed extensively to the soundtrack on the Interwoven Oral History Project, dedicated mittens, scarves, and shawls. Learn how to match SATURDAYS, SEP 8, 29 | 10:30am–4:30pm Einar Selvik of Wardruna Soup & Cinema way. Einar will demonstrate a selection of these for the History Channel series Vikings. to collecting and telling the stories of participants NORDIC CIRCLE yarn-overs with decreases while knitting a coaster- oldest Nordic instruments as well as perform fully with mixed Native and Nordic American heritage. Rosemaling w/ Marilyn Hansen See panel at far right. Movie: The Sunfish/Klumpfisken THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 | 6–8pm sized sampler. Students will practice a variety of acoustic Wardruna songs. He will speak about his Cost: $20 for Members, $25 general admission Then, on October 9, crowd-favorite Soup & Cinema Explore this traditional Norwegian decorative folk (Denmark) stitch decreases, shaping techniques, and reading HERITAGE The Vikings Begin Preview Reception approach and study of Norse traditions and histori- Seating for this special event will be limited, makes its return to the Museum with the Danish film art or simply brush up on your painting and design The season begins with a character- charts. Basic knitting experience is required. and the Museum galleries will be closed on this date. Nordic Circle Members will hear an exclusive talk cal music as well as the extensive creative concept Klumpfisken (The Sunfish). skills. Regional styles taught in this class include WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 | 1–5pm driven dramedy. Kesse, a fisherman in a Cost: $30 for Members, $35 general admission behind his own creations. Telemark, Hallingdal, and Gudbrandsdal, among small Danish town, is struggling to survive amid new from Marika Hedin, director of Gustavianum, and Lastly, I’d like to mention the Night at the Nordic. Nordic Genealogy Program others. Students paint on a variety of objects. All fishery policies and the global financial recession. In see a sneak preview of our blockbuster exhibition FOLK SCHOOL Typically, we would host our annual auction in May, Start researching your family history—with certified levels welcome. Enrolling in at least three classes his attempt to make ends meet, he encounters his The Vikings Begin. Upgrade your membership today but since we were busy celebrating the Grand genealogist Jill Morelli! These free consultations SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 | 1pm is recommended. opposite, the marine biologist Gerd. Freya will to join the Nordic Circle (Steward level and higher). will be held in the Cultural Resource Center Calling all Opening this year, we’re holding a small fundraising Cost: $36/day for Members, $40/day general admission. serve hot soup, fresh bread, coffee, and cookies. Cost: Free for Nordic Circle Members. RSVP with special Knit a Simple Lace Scarf each month; appointments must be scheduled code, coming via email in September. Cub Scouts! dinner in October instead. If you have the means, Participants can purchase materials from the instructor Cost: $15 for Members, $20 general admission w/ Evelyn Clark for an additional fee. in advance by calling 206.789.5707 x7018. help us support operations in the new facility. We’ll Students can use a variety of fine-to-medium- Beginning October 1, Cost: Free. Attendees must register in advance. MEMBER PREVIEW be back on schedule with the full Northern Lights weight yarns to create a versatile lace scarf or the Museum has a Auktion next spring! COMMUNITY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 | 10am–5pm wrap. They will learn how to determine appropriate new activity segment BOOK TALK available for the Chief As always, please browse the calendar inside to SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 | 1pm Oregon Ballet Theatre: Napoli The Vikings Begin gauge and how to read the lace on the needles. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 | 7pm Seattle Council of Boy find out what’s coming. To learn more about our OCTOBER 6, 7, 11, 12, 13 Be one of the first to experienceThe Vikings Begin! Cost: $30 for Members, $35 general admission Nordic Knit Café Scouts of America. programs and exhibitions, visit our website, Two Homelands: A Historian Considers KELLER AUDITORIUM, PORTLAND, OR Self-guided tour; check in at admissions for a On the first Sunday of each month, join us for Bobcat, Tiger, Wolf, special Members Only pass. CONCERT nordicmuseum.org. And, of course—stop by an informal knitting session. Bring your knitting His Life and Work w/ author Odd S. Lovoll Oregon Ballet Theatre presents Denmark’s most Bear, and Webelos SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 | 3pm anytime to see what’s on! projects and meet friends who will guide you into Professor Lovoll presents his life story within famous ballet, Napoli, by August Bournonville. Cost: Free for Members Scouts who visit and the realm of Nordic knitting. Remember—you don’t broad historical context—the Norwegian American Friends of the Nordic Museum receive 20% off The Jan Harbeck Quartet complete a scavenger response to the Nazi occupation of Norway, post- EXHIBITION OPENING have to be Nordic to knit Nordic! with the code: NordicSeattle. For more info, visit The quartet will play a mix of Harbeck’s Museum Store hunt will earn a Nordic Cost: Free war immigration, and discussions of the barriers www.OBT.org or call 503.222.5538. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 | 10am Museum activity Eric Nelson modern acoustic jazz compositions The long, chilly nights are on their way.… faced by immigrants to the United States. segment. The program CEO The Vikings Begin and lesser-known jazz standards Bring a little Nordic comfort home this fall with Cost: Free ($10 suggested donation) includes discounted The Vikings Begin tells the story of the Vikings of with a focus on strong melody, swing, our winter-friendly products. Wool blankets, admission. early Scandinavia—an intensely maritime society and heart-wrenching blues. In 2008, the quartet Nordic fashion, and wood crafts—oh my! received a Danish Grammy; today, they are one of Visits must be scheduled in STAY UP TO DATE ON THE LATEST The Nordic with a close and important relationship to the sea. NORDIC MUSEUM NEWS & EVENTS the best-selling Danish instrumental jazz groups. advance by emailing Museum receives [email protected]. Sign up for our e-newsletter by sending your name and support from Cost: $18 for Members, $20 general admission email address to [email protected] Cost: $4 Scouts, $6 adults