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SUMMARY:GRIEG’S PIANO CONCERTO WITH PER TENGSTRAND
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 29 for the first concert of the new season of Music on Park Avenue\, where Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg and his Piano Concerto in A minor is in focus. Pianist Per Tengstrand is joined in Victor Borge Hall by four young musicians from Princeton University to perform Grieg’s famous concerto in a version for Piano and String Quartet\, a transcription made by Tengstrand himself. \nIan Kim and Daniel Lee on violin Jisang Kymm on viola and Elliott Kim on cello form the string quartet\, who will also perform the first movement of Felix Mendelssohn’s first String Quartet\, and with Tengstrand at the piano\, we will also hear the beloved andante cantabile movement from Robert Schumann’s Piano Quartet.\nThanks to a generous loan by Victor Borge’s grandson Finn\, concerts will be performed on Victor Borge’s personal Steinway piano. \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/griegs-piano-concerto-with-per-tengstrand/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:NORTHERN PATTERNS: LEARN TRADITIONAL ARCTIC BEADING DETAILS
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on workshop draws inspiration from the work of master bone carver Inna Eilyuvna Iadne\, whose intricate sculptures and jewelry reflect the cultural depth and artistic traditions of the Indigenous peoples of Yamal. Participants will explore Northern ornamental traditions through beadweaving\, translating symbolic patterns and storytelling elements into contemporary wearable art. \nThrough guided practice\, attendees will learn 1 to 3 beadweaving techniques and create an original jewelry piece such as earrings\, a bracelet\, or a pendant. Along the way\, they will gain insight into the symbolism\, composition\, and cultural context that inform Northern decorative arts\, as seen in Iadne’s meticulous attention to detail and narrative craftsmanship. \nThe workshop aims to develop artistic taste\, strengthen compositional thinking\, and equip participants with the skills to independently design and create meaningful handmade pieces that connect traditional heritage with modern expression. \n\nPurchase tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/northern-patterns-learn-traditional-arctic-beading-details-2/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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SUMMARY:QUEEN BY BIRGITTA TROTZIG | NORDIC BOOK CLUB ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:Read and discuss literature with our Nordic Book Club Online! Nordic Book Club meets monthly via Zoom to discuss contemporary literature in translation. On November 3\, 2026\, we’ll discuss visionary Swedish writer Birgitta Trotzig’s mythic\, modernist classic\, Queen\, a long-awaited rediscovery now in translation by Saskia Vogel from Archipelago Books. \nBirgitta Trotzig’s 1964 novella is the story of a girl named Judit who is stubborn and singular\, distant and unyielding. She has a love of lilies. She is called Queen. Her entire world exists within Bäck\, a village in the south of Sweden so named because a brook bends through it. At the age of nine\, Judit’s mother falls ill during childbirth and passes Judit the strong little body of her brother Viktor. A sharp gleam springs forth from Viktor’s pale-blue infant eyes\, and the two are bonded for life. Together with their wordless brother Albert (one who prefers the warm silence of animals)\, Viktor\, Albert\, and Judit form a precarious family. In dark and mystical waves of language\, Judit’s inner life is awakened to the reader. She has her secrets. The Queen prizes her alias like a precious gemstone; she dreams one day that the master gardener at Trolle Ljungby Castle will select her very own flower bulbs for planting; and she holds suspicions like hot stones to her heart. When Viktor decides to emigrate to the United States\, the ground beneath Judit’s feet forever shifts. \nThe English-language discovery of Birgitta Trotzig\, one of the greatest Swedish writers of all time\, is long overdue. Her dark\, spiritual writings construct a truth and vision all her own. Trotzig’s characters are ordinary and troubled\, their lives barren and merciless\, but an otherworldly light sweeps across them\, making them stand with spectacular clarity. \nQueen is available in paperback and ebook from Archipelago Books\, Bookshop.org and other retailers. \nRegister
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/queen-by-birgitta-trotzig-nordic-book-club-online/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:THE 2026 NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION:The 9th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns this November continuing its tradition of bringing the best new films from the Baltic region to New York audiences. The leading Baltic film festival in the U.S. will take place November 5-8\, 2026\, with in-person screenings\, filmmaker Q&As and receptions taking place at Scandinavia House in New York. \nEarly-Bird Tickets are now on sale with a $20 discount on passes and packages through October 5. In-Person Passes can be purchased for $105/$75 ASF Members (regular $125/$95 ASF Members); VIP Passes are available for $405 (regular $425). \nThe full festival lineup will be announced in late September; please check back here for details. \nASF Program Manager & NYBFF Curator Kyle Reinhart states\, “This year’s iteration of the festival features Baltic stories ranging from the great to the microscopic and focuses on attaining your dreams or enacting change even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges. Whether exploring personal subjects\, such as family life and coming of age\, or political history\, from the Soviet occupation to the present\, the filmmakers in this year’s lineup put a deeply human perspective on the struggle to achieve one’s goals\, and the beauty that often arises from perseverance.” \nPurchase Early Bird Passes
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/nybff-2026/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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SUMMARY:IMPRESSIONS: LINOCUT | CARVED AND PRESSED WITH MARGRETHE AANESTAD
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of linocut printmaking with Nordic Textile Takeover artist Margrethe Aanestad! Linocut is a relief printmaking technique using linoleum blocks\, carved with gouges\, inked with a brayer\, and pressed onto paper mirror image of your idea\, where text and orientation will flip during printing! During this class we will develop ideas and create our own artworks\, through getting to know the technique and take any artistic direction you would like. \nThis workshop is part of a 3-session series focused on printmaking using various mediums. The class may be experienced individually or as part of a progression\, with 3-session bundles available. All materials are provided. No prior experience is required. (18+) \nPurchase tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/impressions-botanical-relief-printing-carved-and-pressed-with-margrethe-aanestad/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T183000
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SUMMARY:OPENING NIGHT: A GOODNIGHT KISS | NYBFF
DESCRIPTION:The 9th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns this November continuing its tradition of bringing the best new films from the Baltic region to New York audiences! Opening Night on Thursday\, November 5 will feature the East Coast Premiere of A Goodnight Kiss (Irena)\, with director Giedrė Žickytė present for a film talk and Q&A.  \nThe film will re-screen on Saturday\, November 7 at 12:00 PM. \nA Goodnight Kiss is an homage to a remarkable woman\, Irena Veisaitė\, and her unabating spirit. As Irena turns 92 in 2020\, birthday greetings pour in for one of Lithuania’s wisest women\, much adored in its intellectual and cultural circles. The Nazi occupation cut her childhood short at just age 13\, robbing her of her birth mother and imprisoning her in a ghetto. Then came another occupation\, by the Soviets\, which took away her “second mother\,” who had saved her from the Nazis and raised her like one of her own. Yet having survived these horrors of two of the 20th-century’s most brutal totalitarian regimes\, Irena came out on the other side\, believing in a life free of hatred.  \nSet in Vilnius\, once dubbed the Jerusalem of the North\, the film crafts a nuanced portrait of Irena as a testimony to her humanity and courage to live and forgive. Following Irena’s passing later in 2020\, Giedrė Žickytė found new ways to tell her story\, drawing on unseen testimonies and rare archives such as clandestine photos captured inside a ghetto. Woven into the narrative is music by her lifelong friend\, Estonian composer Arvo Pärt\, who dedicated his acclaimed piano piece Für Alina to Irena as a gesture of solace\, echoing Irena’s own experience of motherhood and the longing she felt for her daughter Alina during the years they were apart. \nIn today’s fracturing world\, Irena’s wisdom may be the guiding light we need. \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/opening-night-a-goodnight-kiss-nybff/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T191500
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SUMMARY:BALTIC ANIMATED SHORTS | NYBFF
DESCRIPTION:The 9th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns this November\, bringing the best new films from the Baltic region to New York audiences. On Friday\, November 6 at 6:30 PM\, we’ll present an evening of “Baltic Short Animations\,” highlighting unique and innovative animated films from Estonia\, Latvia and Lithuania.  \nCLEANLINESS (Tīrība) | Dir. Andrejs Brīvulis\n5 min. In Latvian with English subtitles (Latvia\, 2025) \nAn office worker’s account of his day reveals monotony broken by casual homosexual adventures\, overlaid by an obsession for personal hygiene. As night falls\, the reasons for his fixation become clear.  \nFACADE (Fassaad) | Dir. Elise Kruusel\n12:25 min. In Estonian with English subtitles (Estonia\, 2026)  \nIn an apartment building\, a variety of residents live side by side. Behind each door lies a personal secret — some darker and some stranger than they first appear. As the residents struggle to keep them hidden\, cracks begin to spread through the building’s facade.  \nFAMILY ALBUM (Šeimos albumas) | Dir. Emilija Juzeliūnaitė\n12 min. No dialogue (Lithuania\, 2026)  \nSeparated in childhood\, a brother and sister reunite on a TV show\, which gives them a picture-perfect onscreen ending. Off-camera\, they set out on their first trip together\, hoping to carry that closeness into real life. But when the cameras stop\, they must face a harder reality: how do you build a real relationship with someone who should feel like family\, but is a stranger?  \nKYIV CAKE (Kiievi tort) | Dir. Mykyta Lyskov\n22 min. In Ukrainian/Russian with English subtitles (Estonia\, 2025) \nKyiv Cake covers a fragment of Ukrainian history from 2014 to 2026 through the prism of absurdity and surrealism. When a child is born in a poor family\, the parents do everything possible to survive. Just when their crisis seems to reach its peak\, a new danger flares up.  \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/baltic-animated-shorts-nybff/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T193000
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SUMMARY:SCARECROWS | NYBFF
DESCRIPTION:The 9th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns this November continuing its tradition of bringing the best new films from the Baltic region to New York audiences! \nScreening on Friday\, November 6 in NYBFF\, director Laila Pakalniņa’s documentary Scarecrows (Putnubiedēkļi\, Latvia\, 2025) is a gripping\, visually composed tale of “runway rangers” and their encounters with beings of nature. Director Laila Pakalniņa will be present for a film talk and Q&A. \nThe Riga International Airport is a paradoxical environment. In this urban citadel of travel bordered by lush forests\, meadows and bodies of water\, different species cross paths\, each with their own route. Across four seasons in Latvia\, the airport’s bird and wildlife control specialists—nicknamed “Scarecrows”—guide us through a chronicle of the flow of work and nature\, reminding us that fences are built for humans\, but cannot protect the lives of everyone and every kind. \n“A contemplative and intriguing documentary on a life less lived\, quietly hidden from the public eye\, and ignored by the travelers who need the team’s service the most” (East European Film Bulletin) \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/scarecrows-nybff/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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SUMMARY:A GOODNIGHT KISS | NYBFF
DESCRIPTION:See a screening of A Goodnight Kiss (Irena) in the the 9th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF). \nA Goodnight Kiss is an homage to a remarkable woman\, Irena Veisaitė\, and her unabating spirit. As Irena turns 92 in 2020\, birthday greetings pour in for one of Lithuania’s wisest women\, much adored in its intellectual and cultural circles. The Nazi occupation cut her childhood short at just age 13\, robbing her of her birth mother and imprisoning her in a ghetto. Then came another occupation\, by the Soviets\, which took away her “second mother\,” who had saved her from the Nazis and raised her like one of her own. Yet having survived these horrors of two of the 20th-century’s most brutal totalitarian regimes\, Irena came out on the other side\, believing in a life free of hatred.  \nSet in Vilnius\, once dubbed the Jerusalem of the North\, the film crafts a nuanced portrait of Irena as a testimony to her humanity and courage to live and forgive. Following Irena’s passing later in 2020\, Giedrė Žickytė found new ways to tell her story\, drawing on unseen testimonies and rare archives such as clandestine photos captured inside a ghetto. Woven into the narrative is music by her lifelong friend\, Estonian composer Arvo Pärt\, who dedicated his acclaimed piano piece Für Alina to Irena as a gesture of solace\, echoing Irena’s own experience of motherhood and the longing she felt for her daughter Alina during the years they were apart. \nIn today’s fracturing world\, Irena’s wisdom may be the guiding light we need. \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/a-goodnight-kiss-nybff/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T151500
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SUMMARY:BALTIC SHORTS | NYBFF
DESCRIPTION:The 9th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns this November\, bringing the best new films from the Baltic region to New York audiences. On Saturday\, November 7\, see a program of “Baltic Shorts\,” with live-action short films from Estonia\, Latvia and Lithuania.  \nPORTRAIT OF GRANNY (Omamma) | Dir. Ieva Ozolina\n6 min. In Latvian with English subtitles (Latvia\, 2026)  \nPickles\, sweet tea\, strawberries and a warm smile. This is how we are greeted by director Ieva Ozoliņa’s grandmother\, Aina—an 88-year-young woman. Health concerns and medication\, which she jokingly calls “narcotics\,” have become inseparable parts of her everyday life. Yet Aina’s outlook on life is surprisingly light: there is no shortage of understanding\, humor\, or ability to laugh at herself and the world around her. The five phrases she uses most often are her keys to a life lived to its fullest.  \nCONCRETE KIDS (Betono vaikai) | Dir. Saulius Baradinskas\n20 min. In Lithuanian with English subtitles (Lithuania\, 2026) \nThis short film tells the story of kids who grew up in the courtyards of the Soviet apartment district of Lithuania. Lacking the attention and love of their parents\, they needed to survive and free themselves from the violence in the streets every single day. \nMY FIRST FUNERAL (Manas pirmās bēres) | Dir. Līva Klepere \n15 min. In Latvian with English subtitles (Latvia\, 20260 \nMare looks at the world with wonder and curiosity. When her family gathers to mourn a recently deceased relative\, the eight-year-old girl finds herself in an unfamiliar world\, filled with dark clothing\, unknown traditions and incomprehensible emotions. The more she sees\, the less it makes sense to her. She opts instead for the company of her relative’s dog\, hiding in a pleasantly simple\, imagined reality. \nA MICROPHONE IN THE HEAD (Mikrofon peas) | Dir. Robert Raska Ly \n12:44 min. In Estonian with English subtitles (Estonia\, 2025) \nHilja discovers that Joonas\, who died in a car accident\, is able to contact her through a haunted karaoke microphone. To move on to the afterlife\, Joonas asks his heartbroken fiancée to visit his mother and deliver a final message—that he is gay.  \nSIGNAL PATH (Signalo kelias) | Dir. Eglė Razumaitė \n20 min. In Lithuanian/German/English with English subtitles (Lithuania/Germany\, 2026) \nLiepa and her daughter move to Germany in search of ​a fresh start\, but soon have to deal with her family’s disapproval and the challenges of metropolitan life. Director Eglė Razumaitė states: “My intention with this short film was to highlight the shift in the sex industry and to ask: How do we redefine prostitution on screen? Despite societies moving toward legal and political recognition of sex workers\, we still tend to stigmatize\, discriminate against\, and violate their rights.” \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/baltic-shorts-nybff-2/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T173000
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SUMMARY:MORTEN | NYBFF
DESCRIPTION:The 9th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns this November continuing its tradition of bringing the best new films from the Baltic region to New York audiences! \nSee Ivan Pavljutskov’s Morten\, a coming-of-age film set between reality and the mystical in the Estonian countryside\, on November 7. Director Ivan Pavljutškov will be present for film talk and Q&A \nFifteen-year old Morten lives with his uncle Urmas and a one-eyed cat named Nurru in a crumbling farmhouse in an abandoned forest village. His mother works in Finland to save money for their future home\, and the boy has never heard anything about his father. Morten tries his best to hide the reality of his life from his classmates\, but finds it difficult without any money or self-confidence. What he does have is a camera—an old one that he inherited from his grandfather—and the photos he takes make him feel as if he’s at least good at something\, if not worthy of love.  \nUntil suddenly\, one day there are two people who do: Emilie\, a girl whom Morten dares to open up to for the first time in his life\, and who looks forward to meeting him more than anything. And then there’s Miia—a girl who shouldn’t be interested in someone like Morten at all\, but somehow still is. Based on Reeli Reinaus’ novel Morten\, Emilie and the Lost Worlds\, the film had its world premiere in the Special Screenings section of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2026\, and has since won three awards at Italy’s Giffoni Film Festival. \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/morten-nybff/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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SUMMARY:HOLY DESTRUCTORS | NYBFF
DESCRIPTION:The 9th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns this November continuing its tradition of bringing the best new films from the Baltic region to New York audiences! \nTwo powerful forces\, both driven by hunger for life\, collide in director Aistė Žegulytė’s Holy Destructors (Biodestruktoriai)\, screening Saturday\, November 7 in NYBFF. Film composer Gediminas Jakubka will be present for a film talk and Q&A. \nThis powerful documentary delves deep into the invisible world of organisms that emerge during the decay of organic matter. Biodestructors are microfungi that existed millions of years before humans\, and will likely outlive us. Their presence transforms bodies into extraordinary energy that nourishes the soil and gives rise to new life in this endless cycle. By blending archival and new footage with shots of growing fungi\, director Aistė Žegulytė takes viewers on an enigmatic journey through a microscope lens\, where humans continue to fight against time by preserving images\, bodies\, and memories. \nWinner of Best Directing Award\, IDFA Envision Competition (2025)\, Best Baltic Documentary Film\, Doc@POFF Competition at Tallinn Black Nights (2025)\, and Best Documentary at Lithuania’s Silver Crane Awards (2026). \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/holy-destructors-nybff/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T220000
DTSTAMP:20261001T150516Z
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SUMMARY:ULYA | NYBFF
DESCRIPTION:The 9th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns this November continuing its tradition of bringing the best new films from the Baltic region to New York audiences! \nThe Saturday evening screening will feature the North American Premiere of Ulya\, a biopic of legendary Latvian athlete Uļjana Semjonova\, with a film talk with director Viesturs Kairišs. Latvia’s Showcase Film at this year’s NYBFF\, the film had its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival and is Latvia’s entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards. \nSoviet Union\, Latvia\, 1964. On the Paberze farm in the snowy fields in Latgale\, teenager Ulya’s height is approaching two meters at an alarming rate\, and does not seem to be stopping. So far she has found a safe haven in her village\, where she is surrounded by her loving family and helps out with farmwork. But the question gnawing at her parents (and Ulya also) is: is there a place in the world for a giant-sized girl? \nWhen her older sister Tatjana’s fiancé Pavel secretly sends Ulja’s class photo to Karbergs\, head coach of the Latvian women’s basketball team TTT\, they soon have an answer. Seeing huge potential\, Karbergs whisks the girl away to capital Riga\, where Ulya hopes to find taller houses and taller people. But on the basketball court\, her height sticks out even more – until\, with the help of her ill-mannered and foul-mouthed coach\, she discovers that the best way to avoid derision is to start playing better.  \nWith hard work comes first success. But as Ulya rises on her path towards stardom\, she must deal with the painful realization that others see her as a means for their own ends\, and that basketball may not help her quest for a normal life. As an important professional test approaches—the famous Leningrad Spartakiad—Ulya must face her own reality\, and choose what she really wants.  \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/ulya-nybff/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T135000
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SUMMARY:MY FAMILY AND OTHER CLOWNS | NYBFF
DESCRIPTION:The 9th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns this November continuing its tradition of bringing the best new films from the Baltic region to New York audiences! \nOn Sunday\, November 8\, see My Family and Other Clowns (Minu pere ja muud klounid)\, directed by Heilika Pikkov and Liina Särkinen and winner of the Special Jury Prize at Doc@PÖFF Baltic Competition\, Tallinn Black Nights and the Cultural Endowment of Estonia’s Annual Prize for Best Documentary. Co-Director Liina Särkinen will be present for a film talk and Q&A. \nHaide and Toomas are a married couple\, with three children living in a tiny one-bedroom apartment in the suburb of Tallinn. They could be a perfectly ordinary family\, but there’s a catch—the parents in this family are famous clowns\, and one of the kids is autistic. Having spent 25 years building up their successful career in Estonia and abroad as Piip and Tuut\, Heide and Toomas have been entertaining thousands of children while their own kids grow up on their own. As they reach a breaking point\, they must make a decision—continue juggling their family and stage lives\, or give up their dream and save their family. Can they have it all? \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/my-family-and-other-clowns-nybff/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T161000
DTSTAMP:20261001T150504Z
CREATED:20260930T145509Z
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SUMMARY:BORDERLINE | NYBFF
DESCRIPTION:The 9th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns this November continuing its tradition of bringing the best new films from the Baltic region to New York audiences! \nOn Sunday\, November 8 at 2 PM\, see director Ignas Jonynas’ gripping thriller Borderline (Sienna). Lead actor Šarūnas Zenkevičius will be present for a film talk and Q&A.  \nAfter his wife’s death\, mourning 40-year-old ornithologist Vilius (Šarūnas Zenkevičius) is left alone to look after his daughter\, Urte. Driving home one day\, he accidentally hits a group of smugglers evading border control guards. Impressed by the bird-tracking GPS in Vilius’ car\, the criminals offer him a job—and seduced by the high pay and an escape from his daily struggles\, Vilius agrees. Soon he begins tracking smuggled goods across the border\, rather than migrating birds. But then one day a smuggler assigned to watch his house attacks Urte\, placing Vilius in an impossible situation. When he receives his next job\, he must make sure it won’t be his last.  \nBorderline was awarded Best Baltic Film at the PÖFF (Tallinn Black Nights) in 2025\, and actor Šarūnas Zenkevičius received the European Shooting Star at Berlinale (2025) and Best Actor for Borderline at Lithuania’s Silver Crane Awards (2026) \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/borderline-nybff/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T175000
DTSTAMP:20261001T150458Z
CREATED:20260930T145504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T150458Z
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SUMMARY:THE CHILD | NYBFF
DESCRIPTION:The 9th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns this November continuing its tradition of bringing the best new films from the Baltic region to New York audiences! \nOn Sunday at 4:30 PM\, see the Latvian drama The Child (Bērns). Director Linda Olte will be present for film talk and Q&A \nZane and Kaspars\, a couple in their late 30s\, seem to have it all—love\, careers\, a house and shared hobbies. But despite trying for several years\, they have been unable to have a child. After exploring clinics\, diets\, churches and healers\, Kaspars is slowly coming to terms with the idea that life can be fulfilling even without children. But for Zane—a former professional swimmer who has been trained since childhood to win—the idea of not becoming a mother is unacceptable. And with her 40s approaching\, there’s no time to waste. As she goes to grueling lengths to meet her target\, her relationship with Kaspars grows increasingly strained\, and Zane must question her role within her family and in society. \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/the-child-nybff/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T205500
DTSTAMP:20261001T150454Z
CREATED:20260930T145459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T150454Z
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SUMMARY:CLOSING NIGHT: OUR ERIKA | NYBFF
DESCRIPTION:The 9th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns this November continuing its tradition of bringing the best new films from the Baltic region to New York audiences! \nThe Sunday evening screening will feature the U.S. Premiere of Our Erika (Meie Erika)\, Estonia’s The Sunday evening screening will feature the U.S. Premiere of Our Erika (Meie Erika)\, Estonia’s ’s entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards and 2026 NYBFF Closing Night Film with a talk with director German Golub. \nOur Erika is a heartfelt\, captivating story of Estonian track bicyclist Erika Salumäe\, who fought her way from a troubled childhood in orphanages and foster homes to the highest podium level of the Olympic Games. As a child born in 1962\, Salumäe struggled with an abusive home life\, shattered dreams\, and coaches with their own agendas—not to mention the harsh and dehumanizing sports system of the former Soviet Union. Despite this\, she went on to smash world records and rack up numerous medals\, culminating in an ultimate win: the first Olympic gold medal for Estonia in 56 years after the country regained independence in 1991. Directed by German Golub\, the recipient of the coveted Student Academy Award\, Our Erika features Karolin Jürise’s star-making performance as a determined and iron-willed athlete\, and shows how every nation needs a hero—even if that nation seldom stops to ask if there is something that the hero needs.  \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/closing-night-our-erika-nybff/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260909T142102Z
CREATED:20260901T160703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T142102Z
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SUMMARY:NORTHERN PATTERNS: LEARN TRADITIONAL ARCTIC BEADING DETAILS
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on workshop draws inspiration from the work of master bone carver Inna Eilyuvna Iadne\, whose intricate sculptures and jewelry reflect the cultural depth and artistic traditions of the Indigenous peoples of Yamal. Participants will explore Northern ornamental traditions through beadweaving\, translating symbolic patterns and storytelling elements into contemporary wearable art. \nThrough guided practice\, attendees will learn 1 to 3 beadweaving techniques and create an original jewelry piece such as earrings\, a bracelet\, or a pendant. Along the way\, they will gain insight into the symbolism\, composition\, and cultural context that inform Northern decorative arts\, as seen in Iadne’s meticulous attention to detail and narrative craftsmanship. \nThe workshop aims to develop artistic taste\, strengthen compositional thinking\, and equip participants with the skills to independently design and create meaningful handmade pieces that connect traditional heritage with modern expression. \n\nPurchase tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/northern-patterns-learn-traditional-arctic-beading-details-2/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260909T142601Z
CREATED:20260904T144615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T142601Z
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SUMMARY:IMPRESSIONS: BOTANICAL RELIEF PRINTING | CARVED AND PRESSED WITH MARGRETHE AANESTAD
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of botanical relief printing with artist Margrethe Aanestad! In this class we will have a creative process where plant parts are coated in ink and pressed onto paper or fabric\, and will result in a direct\, mirrored\, highly detailed impression of the leaf’s organic veins and edges. During this class we will develop ideas and create our own artworks\, through getting to know the technique and take any artistic direction you would like. \nThis workshop is part of a 3-session series focused on printmaking using various mediums. The class may be experienced individually or as part of a progression\, with 3-session bundles available. All materials are provided. No prior experience is required. (18+) \nPurchase tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/impressions-botanical-relief-printing-with-margrethe-aanestad/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260930T174522Z
CREATED:20260831T193807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T174522Z
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SUMMARY:CRAFT YOUR OWN GLÖGG: A NORDIC EXPERIENCE
DESCRIPTION:Start preparing for the holiday season! Join us on November 14 for another round of create your own Aquavit as we explore the flavors of winter and discover the traditions behind Sweden’s beloved holiday spirits. Chef Ulrika Bengtsson will demonstrate how she prepares her traditional Swedish wine glögg live\, while guests enjoy tastings and learn the history\, spices\, and techniques behind this festive holiday favorite. Björk will complement the experience with a selection of upcoming winter menu items\, along with a few traditional Scandinavian classics. Following the program\, each custom blend can be steeped at home in time to drink for the holidays. \nParticipants must bring: \n-A 375 ml bottle of vodka (or non-alcoholic vodka) of your choice\n*Ticketholders receive a 10% discount on bottles purchased from 1936 Wine & Spirits\, located at 65 E. 34th St. near Scandinavia House. \nBjörk will supply: \n-All materials for the infusion (citrus peels\, cinnamon\, dried spices\, elderflower\, St. John’s wort\, cloves\, raisins\, almonds\, star anis\, berries\, ginger\, BonBon candy)\n-Tea bags for the infusion\n-Custom bottles for the finished product \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/craft-your-own-glogg-a-nordic-experience/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T143000
DTSTAMP:20260909T142723Z
CREATED:20260901T173824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T142723Z
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SUMMARY:NERVE IMPULSES ON THE HIGH-VOLTAGE POWER LINE | BOOK TALK
DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 17 for a virtual book talk on Arndís Lóa Magnsúdóttir’s Nerve Impulses on the High-Voltage Power Line\, (Saturnalia Press\, October 2026). Magnsúdóttir’s translator Rachel Britton will be joined by a moderator for readings and discussions.  \nWinner of the 2025 Malinda A. Markham Translation Prize\, Nerve Impulses on the High-Voltage Power Line is a smoldering study of our human need for language. With the precision of a scientist—part paleontologist\, part neurologist\, part musicologist—Arndís Lóa Magnsúdóttir explores language as adaptation for survival and what it means to acquire language and to lose it. In the space between words\, the electric impulses that crackle between neurons produce alternative methods of communication\, expression\, and of navigating the modern world. The poems in Nerve Impulses on the High-Voltage Power Line hum and fizz\, asking us to forget our preconceptions of what language is for\, to let sound build inside the body and flow outward\, and to rediscover the ways we move through the world. Words\, as Arndís writes\, “are not / for fulfilling basic needs / … but for setting fire.” \nRegister
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/nerve-impulses-on-the-high-voltage-power-line-book-talk/
LOCATION:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/nerve-impulses-on-the-high-voltage-power-line-book-talk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260909T142102Z
CREATED:20260901T160703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T142102Z
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SUMMARY:NORTHERN PATTERNS: LEARN TRADITIONAL ARCTIC BEADING DETAILS
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on workshop draws inspiration from the work of master bone carver Inna Eilyuvna Iadne\, whose intricate sculptures and jewelry reflect the cultural depth and artistic traditions of the Indigenous peoples of Yamal. Participants will explore Northern ornamental traditions through beadweaving\, translating symbolic patterns and storytelling elements into contemporary wearable art. \nThrough guided practice\, attendees will learn 1 to 3 beadweaving techniques and create an original jewelry piece such as earrings\, a bracelet\, or a pendant. Along the way\, they will gain insight into the symbolism\, composition\, and cultural context that inform Northern decorative arts\, as seen in Iadne’s meticulous attention to detail and narrative craftsmanship. \nThe workshop aims to develop artistic taste\, strengthen compositional thinking\, and equip participants with the skills to independently design and create meaningful handmade pieces that connect traditional heritage with modern expression. \n\nPurchase tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/northern-patterns-learn-traditional-arctic-beading-details-2/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260925T142431Z
CREATED:20260904T174706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T142431Z
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SUMMARY:IMPRESSIONS: POTATO PRINTING | CARVED AND PRESSED WITH MARGRETHE AANESTAD
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of potato printing with artist Margrethe Aanestad! Potato printing is a fun\, easy craft where we will use fresh cut-in-half potatoes\, and carve a simple shape into the flat surface to make a homemade stamp\, and press it into paint to create repeated patterns on paper and fabric. During this class we will develop ideas and create our own artworks\, after understanding the general technique you can take any artistic direction you would like. \nThis workshop is part of a 3-session series focused on printmaking using various mediums. The class may be experienced individually or as part of a progression\, with 3-session bundles available. All materials are provided. No prior experience is required. (18+) \n\nPurchase tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/impressions-potato-printing-carved-and-pressed-with-margrethe-aanestad/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T213000
DTSTAMP:20260909T142903Z
CREATED:20260903T175941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T142903Z
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SUMMARY:A CHOPIN TRIBUTE WITH PER TENGSTRAND
DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 19 for the next installment of Music on Park Avenue\, where pianist Per Tengstrand will embark on a journey through the piano works of Frédéric Chopin. \n\nThe music of Frédéric Chopin is beloved all over the world. It is accessible with its direct appeal\, but at the same time it is a wonder of emotional depth and subtlety. Per Tengstrand has spent the last years delving into the music of the Polish composer\, making both a film as well as a documentary series about Chopin. This evening\, he will present some of the most popular and the most genial of his piano works\, such as the first Ballad and the “Heroic” Polonaise in A-flat. Join us at Victor Borge Hall for an evening with one of the greatest piano composers in history. \n\nThanks to a generous loan by Victor Borge’s grandson Finn\, concerts will be performed on Victor Borge’s personal Steinway piano. \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/a-chopin-tribute-with-per-tengstrand/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260909T142939Z
CREATED:20260713T165947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T142939Z
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SUMMARY:SIRI HUSTVEDT - DANCE AROUND THE SELF
DESCRIPTION:On November 21\, see the trenchant\, tender documentary Siri Hustvedt – Dance Around the Self! Siri Hustvedt will be present for a Q&A following the screening. \nYoung\, curious and full of drive\, Siri Hustvedt leaves the wide\, quiet landscapes of Minnesota and plunges into the pulsating life of New York City. In search of the protagonist for her first novel\, she embarks on a journey that not only shapes her as a writer but leads her to become one of the most compelling voices in contemporary American literature. The film opens a perspective that reaches far beyond Siri Hustvedt herself\, discovering women who courageously and independently realise their artistic visions. As Siri Hustvedt and her husband Paul Auster reflect on language\, identity and the power of words\, life intervenes: Paul Auster becomes seriously ill. In Siri Hustvedt – Dance Around the Self\, director Sabine Lidl portrays Siri Hustvedt’s distinctive way of living and thinking\, weaving her writing together with the major themes of life: love and farewell. \nPhotos: © Medea Film Factory / Dschoint Ventschr / Filip Zumbrunn \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/siri-hustvedt-dance-around-the-self/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260925T200031Z
CREATED:20260722T185506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T200031Z
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SUMMARY:HOLIDAY CONCERT
DESCRIPTION:This December\, Scandinavia House presents a festive in-person concert featuring Scandinavian and American holiday favorites as well as a traditional Saint Lucia procession\, replete with traditional gowns and glowing candles! Due to popular demand\, this year will feature two performances on Sunday\, December 6 & Saturday\, December 12. \nLearn about the history of Lucia\, one of the most popular holidays in Sweden\, while enjoying music from members of the Swedish community in New York\, led by Ingrid Kullberg-Bendz. Tickets to this event must be purchased in advance online. \nPurchase Tickets \n 
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/holiday-concert-5/2026-12-06/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T190000
DTSTAMP:20260730T195802Z
CREATED:20260730T195802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T195802Z
UID:10005864-1796752800-1796756400@www.scandinaviahouse.org
SUMMARY:THE STRONGEST WOMAN IN THE WORLD | NORDIC BOOK CLUB ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:Read and discuss literature with our Nordic Book Club Online! Nordic Book Club meets monthly via Zoom to discuss contemporary literature in translation. On December 8\, 2026\, we’ll discuss Icelandic author Steinunn G. Helgadóttir’s The Strongest Woman in the World\, in translation by ASF Translation Prizewinner Larissa Kyzer. \nSiblings Eiður and Gunnhildur grow up in a household balanced uneasily between emotional volatility and unspoken grief—a home where their parents are never happy at the same time. When tragedy fractures the family\, the siblings are separated\, their lives diverging in unexpected and quietly extraordinary ways. \nEiður turns to activism\, seeking order and justice in a world that rarely offers either. Traveling to Lesbos to lead a group of rebel activists aiding the refugee crisis\, he fears that he lacks the passion and empathy necessary to enact true social change. Gunnhildur\, who hides a physical strength most would find unimaginable\, becomes a mortuary cosmetologist\, renowned for her ability to lend peace and dignity to the dead. In her meticulous care for the bodies of others\, she finds a way to hold the world still\, if only briefly. \nThese two threads—Gunnhildur’s superhero-like strength and Eiður’s activism—come together at a jail\, where Gunnhildur attempts to prove that she really is the strongest woman in the world. \nThe Strongest Woman in the World is available from Open Letter\, Bookshop.org and other retailers. \nRegister \n 
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/the-strongest-woman-in-the-world-nordic-book-club-online/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T180000
DTSTAMP:20260925T200031Z
CREATED:20260722T185506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T200031Z
UID:10005934-1797094800-1797098400@www.scandinaviahouse.org
SUMMARY:HOLIDAY CONCERT
DESCRIPTION:This December\, Scandinavia House presents a festive in-person concert featuring Scandinavian and American holiday favorites as well as a traditional Saint Lucia procession\, replete with traditional gowns and glowing candles! Due to popular demand\, this year will feature two performances on Sunday\, December 6 & Saturday\, December 12. \nLearn about the history of Lucia\, one of the most popular holidays in Sweden\, while enjoying music from members of the Swedish community in New York\, led by Ingrid Kullberg-Bendz. Tickets to this event must be purchased in advance online. \nPurchase Tickets \n 
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/holiday-concert-5/2026-12-12/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270112T190000
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SUMMARY:AFTER THE NORTH POLE | NORDIC BOOK CLUB ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:Read and discuss literature with our Nordic Book Club Online! Nordic Book Club meets monthly via Zoom to discuss contemporary literature in translation. On January 12\, 2027\, we’ll discuss After the North Pole by Erling Kagge\, translated from the Norwegian by Kari Dickson. \nFrom acclaimed Norwegian explorer\, philosopher\, and writer Erling Kagge comes the astounding story of his record-setting 58-day journey on skis to the North Pole\, laced with profound meditations on nature\, other daredevils and the history of our obsession with the Pole. \nThe North Pole is the ultimate Otherland in a world mapped and traversed. It is the center of our planet’s rotation. Its sub-zero temperatures and strange year of one sunset and one sunrise make it an eerie\, utterly disorienting place that challenges human endurance and understanding. Kagge and his friend Børge Ousland became the first people to ever reach the pole without any support from man or machine\, skiing from a drop-off point on the ice edge of Canada’s northernmost island. After the North Pole: A Story of Survival\, Mythmaking\, and Melting Ice recounts the expedition while probing its physical challenges and psychological motivations\, as well as the extensive history of the territory’s exploration—marked as it was by scandal\, murder\, shipwreck\, shifting ice and roaming polar bears—and its place in legend and art. \n“It’s impossible to read Erling Kagge and not fall in love with the North Pole. His enthusiasm is infectious\, and his adventures are epic.” — Elizabeth Kolbert\, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction \nAfter the North Pole is available in hardback\, ebook and audiobook from HarperCollins and various other retailers. \nRegister
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/after-the-north-pole-nordic-book-club-online/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS® | IMMORTAL NORDIC MASTERS: GRIEG AND BRAHMS
DESCRIPTION:Internationally acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel returns this fall for his ever-popular Keyboard Conversations® series at Scandinavia House\, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026! Each evening comprises an informal commentary on the music and its composers\, a full performance of each work\, and a short Q & A session. The engaging format both makes friends of classical music and enriches the listening experience for avid music lovers. \nIn tonight’s performance\, hear Grieg’s enchanting Lyric Pieces and exuberant Norwegian Dances\, as well as Brahms’s passionate Rhapsody in B minor\, enchanting waltzes\, and profoundly moving intermezzos. \n\n\nThanks to a generous loan by Victor Borge’s grandson Finn\, concerts will be performed on Victor Borge’s personal Steinway piano. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/keyboard-conversations-immortal-nordic-masters-grieg-and-brahms/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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