Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. On October 4, we'll be discussing Carnality by Swedish author Lina Wolff, out July 19 in translation by Frank Perry. Awarded a three-month stipend to travel and work, a Swedish […]
Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club, now online! Each month we select a novel from some of the best Nordic literary voices. On July 12, we'll be discussing The Land of Short Sentences by Danish author Stine Pilgaard, who recently joined us with translator Hunter Simpson in a virtual book talk streaming here. […]
On July 13, acclaimed Danish author Ida Jessen joins us with translator Martin Aitken for a virtual discussion on the new book A Postcard for Annie. With moderator Désirée Ohrbeck, they'll discuss the writing and translation of the prizewinning anthology hailed as an "insightful, original collection" (Kirkus Reviews) following the inner lives of several women on the brink, […]
Music on Park Avenue returns this fall! The series presented by Scandinavia House and Per Tengstrand welcomes audiences back to Victor Borge Hall beginning in October for another season of its popular performances. […]
Nordic Summer Jazz continues at Scandinavia House this July with performances from some of Scandinavia’s most talented jazz musicians, composers, and singers! On July 21, see acclaimed Norwegian guitarist and composer […]
Nordic Summer Jazz continues at Scandinavia House this July with performances from some of Scandinavia’s most talented jazz musicians, composers, and singers! On July 27, see Norwegian guitarist and composer Timothy Johnson […]
"A true and tender portrait of female adolescence (IndieWire) — screening at Scandinavia House on August 9, see the hit new Finnish film Girl Picture /Tytöt tytöt tytöt (dir. Alli Haapasalo, Finland, 2022) ahead of […]
Back by popular demand, celebrated Danish paper-cutting artist Torben Jarlstrøm Clausen returns for a workshop on creating wonderful paper-cut beings! Clausen, who has held paper-cutting workshops in Denmark, Japan and the […]
Learn the Nordic languages in classes offered this fall at Scandinavia House! In this course held both in-person and as remote learning for those completely new to Swedish, students will learn […]