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Please visit www.scandinaviahouse.org for a complete schedule of public programs. |
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Only ASF Members may reserve tickets by calling 212.847.9746 or by emailing film_reservation@amscan.org. Nordic Oscar Contenders
Catch an exclusive sneak peek of the films chosen by the Nordic countries to compete for the Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film in 2011, selected by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Special thanks to SFI, Janus Films, and Magnolia Pictures. |
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Film screenings are held in Victor Borge Hall, named in honor of the legendary Danish entertainer and in recognition of his generosity to Scandinavia House. |
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For reservations, call 212.847.9740 or email event_reservation@amscan.org. |
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A Beethoven Bonanza!
The many moods of genius! The light-hearted and humorous Rage over a Lost Penny, the delightful yet rarely heard Sonata in F major, Op. 54, the beloved Pathétique, and Sonata No. 30 in E major, Op. 109. |
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Concerts held in Victor Borge Hall – named in honor of the legendary Danish entertainer and in recognition of his generosity to Scandinavia House – are supported in part by The Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation, The Louise and Karl Andrén Fund for Musical Performance, The Victor Borge Hall Endowment Fund, and The Dunard Fund. |
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Gallery: Tuesday – Saturday, 12 – 6 pm; $5 ($3 for Seniors & Students with a valid ID; Free for ASF Members) |
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Luminous Modernism: Scandinavian Art Comes to America, 1912 features 47 works by some of the foremost Nordic artists working at the turn of the 20th century. Luminous Modernism contemplates and updates the first exhibition ever presented by the organization, the highly influential Exhibition of Contemporary Scandinavian Art 1912–1913. Read Ken Johnson’s review in the New York Times (12.2.11) Watch Luminous Modernism on WNET’s SundayArts (11.13.11 & 11.20.11) |
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Organized by The American-Scandinavian Foundation, Luminous Modernism was made possible by support from William and Inger Gundersen Ginsberg, the Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation, the Centennial Fund of The American-Scandinavian Foundation, the Royal Norwegian Consulate General in New York, and the Consulate General of Denmark, New York. |
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For reservations, call 212.847.9740 or email event_reservation@amscan.org.
Focusing on Swedish paintings in Luminous Modernism, scholar Michelle Facos and collector David Werner will discuss the role played by landscape painting in forging a collective Swedish identity circa 1900 and the appeal of Swedish landscape painting for collectors then and now.
Join Janet Rauscher, a distinguished specialist in Nordic art history, for a fascinating investigation of the dynamic art world and birth of modernism in Finland in the first decades of the 20th century. Organized by The American-Scandinavian Foundation, Luminous Modernism was made possible by support from William and Inger Gundersen Ginsberg, the Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation, the Centennial Fund of The American-Scandinavian Foundation, the Royal Norwegian Consulate General in New York, and the Consulate General of Denmark, New York. |
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2011 marks 100 years of The American-Scandinavian Foundation's service as the leading cultural and educational link between the United States and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Throughout the year, special programs and festivities will honor the ASF's history by highlighting the invaluable cultural exchanges and developments occurring today. |
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ASF Fellows Centennial Reflections & Celebration
ASF Fellows across several decades describe their experiences on the 100th anniversary of ASF's commitment to cultural, educational, artistic and scientific exchange between the United States and the five Scandinavian countries. |
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Become an ASF Member! Support the ASF's century-old mission of promoting cultural and educational exchange between the U.S. and
Scandinavia. As a member you will receive great benefits including discounts on tickets to programs at
Scandinavia House; invitations to exhibition openings and exclusive member-only events; first access to ASF
publications; access to the Heimbold Family Children's Learning Center and Special Children's installations
(Family Associate Members & above); and more. |
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Holiday hours: Monday-Saturday, 12-7 pm and Sunday 12-5 pm. The Shop @ Scandinavia House features distinctive home design and tableware, art glass, textiles, luxurious sweaters and accessories, unique jewelry, handmade clogs and children's books, as well as your favorite Scandinavian food specialties and candies. Present your ASF membership card for a discount on every purchase in The Shop @ Scandinavia House. |
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Celebrate the Holidays with The Shop @ Scandinavia House The Holiday Shop is open to the public and continues through the season. Browse a wonderful selection of luxurious imported Scandinavian treasures including home décor, tabletop items, blankets, sweaters, jewelry, clogs, and toys, as well as a tempting array of specialty foods and confections! |
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For more information, please call Smörgås Chef @ Scandinavia House at 212.847.9745 or visit www.smorgas.com. |
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Dinner & a Movie and Dinner & a Concert Pairing top-notch Scandinavian cinema and music with fine Nordic cuisine, Smörgås Chef Restaurant @ Scandinavia House continues its popular Dinner & a Movie and Dinner & a Concert three-course prix fixe dinner menu. Available from 5 to 10 pm, these ongoing offers feature a selection of favorite dishes including herb-roasted chicken, cured gravlaks and Swedish meatballs, and include one admission to that evening's film screening or concert. |
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To submit your Nordic in New York event for inclusion in this section, please email kate@amscan.org Tine Bruhn & Nikolaj Hess
Robert @ MAD Carsten Höller: Experience
New Museum The Armory Show
Pier 82 & 94 |
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Luminous Modernism: 
Collecting the Swedish Landscape Then & Now
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