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SUMMARY:New York Baltic Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Fourth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2021 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual screenings on  November 3-14! From November 3 through 7\, in-person screenings and events will take place at Scandinavia House in New York\, presented in accordance with new COVID-19 safety guidance and protocols. Following the success of last year’s festival\, the online version will once again be available to viewers all across the U.S. via the Elevent streaming platform November 3-14. \nThe lineup of the largest U.S. festival presenting the latest award-winning and critically-acclaimed films from the Baltic region of Estonia\, Latvia and Lithuania will be announced in late September. Festival passes and tickets will go on sale on Friday\, October 1st. More information will be added to this page closer to the date; please check back for details. \nFor program announcements\, please subscribe to the festival newsletter at balticfilmfestival.com and Scandinavia House newsletter at scandinaviahouse.org. For more immediate updates\, follow NYBFF on Instagram and Facebook. \nEstablished in 2018\, the New York Baltic Film Festival is presented and organized by Scandinavia House in collaboration with the Consulate General of Estonia\, Consulate General of Lithuania\, and Permanent Mission of Latvia to the United Nations in New York. \nFinancial support for the festival comes from the Estonian Film Institute\, National Film Center of Latvia\, and Lithuanian Film Center\, with additional sponsorship by the Lithuanian Culture Institute\, American Latvian Association\, LV-100\, Printful\, PBLA Culture Fund and the Lithuanian Foundation and the Embassy of Latvia in Washington DC. \nOrganizers & Sponsors\nORGANIZERS \n \nSPONSORS \n  
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/new-york-baltic-film-festival/
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SUMMARY:The 2021 Sámi Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:This November\, the 3rd Annual Sámi Film Festival explores Sámi values\, visions\, and stories\, through a series of short films and documentaries from  Sápmi\, which today encompasses large northern parts of Norway\, Sweden\, Finland\, and Russia. Presented a partnership between The National Nordic Museum in Seattle and Scandinavia House in New York\, with support provided by the Consulate General of Finland in New York\, The Embassy of Finland\, Royal Norwegian Consulate General in New York\, The Consulate General of Sweden in New York and institutional support provided by the Pacific Sámi Searvi and International Sámi Film Institute\, films will be presented virtually from November 5 through 8\, with a live filmmaker panel taking place on November 7 at 2 PM. \nThe package “Short Films” presents seven shorts by Sámi filmmakers: Pulling in the Belt/Ribadit\, directed by Elle Sofe Sara; Liššá\, directed by Jonne Järvinen; Áile and Grandmother\, directed by Silja Somby; Giitu\, directed by Olve Aslaksen; A Home Truth\, directed by Rebecca King; Garjá\, directed by Lada Suomenrinne and Niki Rasmus; and Spring 2020/Vår2020\, directed by Ann Holmgren. \nThe Sámi Film Festival will also include “Kaisa’s Enchanted Forest\,” featuring the North American premiere of the feature Kaisa’s Enchanted Forest with the documentary Heidi. Each film package is $12\, and $8 for ASF Members and members of National Nordic Museum and Pacific Sámi Searvi. \nFilm Lineup\nPulling in the Belt/Ribadit\nShort film | Iceland | 2019 | 6 minutes | Elle Sofe Sara | North Sámi with English subtitles \nPulling in the Belt looks at the ancient Sápmi tradition of ribadit (pulling in the belt)\, as director Elle Sofe introduces two elders who have experienced the practice and orchestrates a revival with energetic young people and dancers. \nLiššá\nShort film/Documentary | 2014 | 13 minutes | Jonne Järvinen \nA documentary about Sámi handicraft. Two generations share the same interest together. Experienced crafts man Piera shares his knowledge about Sámi handicraft with his apprentice Markus. Can craftsmanship be a profession of today? \nÁile and Grandmother\nShort film/Drama | 2015 | 12 minutes | Silja Somby \nÁile is a young girl with a special relationship to nature that only her grandmother understands. Áile is taught how to use plants as medicine. But one day she discovers a secret that turns her little world upside down. \nGiitu\nShort film/Drama | 2018 | 18 minutes | Olve Aslaksen \nA woman returns home to her father and childhood home\, after being gone for 20 years. The purpose for her visit is to deliver the message that her father’s former wife has passed away.   \nA Home Truth\nShort film/Drama | 2020 | 5 minutes | Rebecca King | North Sámi with English subtitles \nA young Sámi woman faces conflicting emotions of having found a home far away from her family in Sápmi. \nGarjá\nShort film | 2020 | 3 minutes | Lada Suomenrinne and Niki Rasmus | North Sámi with English subtitles \nA short film that speaks about one question: If home is a safe space\, is the human mind as well? \nSpring 2020 | Vår2020\nShort film | 2020 | 3 minutes | Ann Holmgren \nSupport\nThe 3rd Annual Sámi Film Festival is presented a partnership with The National Nordic Museum in Seattle. \n \nSupport has been provided by the Consulate General of Finland in New York\, The Embassy of Finland\, Royal Norwegian Consulate General in New York\, The Consulate General of Sweden in New York\, with institutional support provided by the Pacific Sámi Searvi and International Sámi Film Institute. \n    
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/the-2021-sami-film-festival/
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SUMMARY:New York Baltic Film Festival — Virtual Cinema
DESCRIPTION:The Fourth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns in 2021 as a hybrid festival with both in-person and virtual screenings! Virtual films in the festival will once again be available to viewers all across the U.S. via the Elevent streaming platform November 5-14. \nVirtual screenings of all films will be available following their premieres at Scandinavia House and remain available to stream through November 14.  To download viewing instructions and an FAQ\, please click here. \nSCHEDULE\nBeginning Friday\, November 5\nRunner (Bėgikė\, dir. Andrius Blaževičius\, Lithuania/Czechia\, 2021\, Narrative)\nIn The Mirror (Spogulī\, dir. Laila Pakalniņa\, Latvia/Lithuania\, 2020\, Narrative)   \nBeginning Saturday\, November 6\nGentle Warriors (Švelnūs kariai\, dir. Marija Stonytė\, Lithuania/Estonia\, 2019\, Documentary)\nDawn of War  (O2\, Dir. Margus Paju\, Estonia/Finland/Latvia/Lithuania\, 2020\, Narrative) \nBeginning Sunday\, November 7\nGoodbye Soviet Union (Hüvasti\, NSVL\, dir. Lauri Randla\, Estonia/Finland\, 2020\, Narrative)\nTree Opera (Koku Opera\, dir. Mārtiņš Grauds\, Latvia\, 2020\, Documentary)\nIssac (Izaokas\, dir. Jurgis Matulevičius\, Lithuania\, 2019\, Narrative)\nKratt (dir. Rasmus Merivoo\, Estonia\, 2020\, Narrative)\nWild East (Kur vedīs ceļš\, dir. Matīss Kaža\, Latvia\, 2021\, Narrative) \nBeginning Monday\, November 8\nA Year Full of Drama (Aasta täis draamat\, dir. Marta Pulk\, Estonia\, 2019\, Documentary)\nEmīlija — The Queen of the Press (Emīlija. Latvijas preses karaliene\, dir. Andis Mizišs & Kristīne Želve\, Latvia\, 2021)\nThe Jump (dir. Giedre Zickyte\, Lithuania\, 2021\, Documentary)
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/new-york-baltic-film-festival-virtual-cinema-2/
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SUMMARY:Ladies of Steel
DESCRIPTION:“Sometimes\, 70-year-old girls just want to have fun” (Cineuropa) — this November\, see the hit new film Ladies of Steel (Finland\, 2020; dir. Pamela Tola) in New Nordic Cinema at Scandinavia House! \nAfter hitting her husband on the head with a frying pan\, 75-year-old Inkeri realizes she might have hit him a little too hard. When she goes on the lam with her two sisters Raili and Sylvi\, their journey through Finland is filled with charming hitchhikers\, memories\, and sinful dancing. As Inkeri comes across her old university writings and finds Eino\, a crush from her youth\, she is reminded of her dreams that were later suppressed by a patriarchal marriage; and must make the biggest choice concerning the rest of her life\, a choice between happiness and convention. Nominated for European Film Awards European Comedy\, 2020 (91 min. In Finnish with English subtitles) \n“A slightly demented relative of all the Bad Moms and Rough Nights\, its mischievous side might revel in the grannies-gone-bad routine\, but there is way too much heart\, and pain\, to just write this film off as pleasantly nasty…This film is not about the past\, but the future. A bright one\, too”—Cineuropa \nFilm screenings will take place as a 3 PM matinee and 7 PM evening showing. Tickets to this event must be purchased in advance online at the link above; film screenings will take place in Victor Borge Hall. All attendees are required to present proof of vaccination upon arrival in compliance with New York State government; read more here. Attendees are required to follow all Scandinavia House safety protocols\, including wearing masks during the program and observing social distancing rules in signage. Please read our full safety protocols here. \nAbout the Director\nPamela Tola is a Finnish actress\, writer and director. She has received three Jussi nominations and starred in films such as Frozen Land (2005)\, Lapland Odyssey (2010) and Aurora (2019). \nShe has a MA in Theatre Arts from the Theatre Academy of Helsinki. Ladies of Steel is her second feature film as a writer and director.
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/ladies-of-steel/
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SUMMARY:Ladies of Steel
DESCRIPTION:“Sometimes\, 70-year-old girls just want to have fun” (Cineuropa) — this November\, see the hit new film Ladies of Steel (Finland\, 2020; dir. Pamela Tola) in New Nordic Cinema at Scandinavia House! \nAfter hitting her husband on the head with a frying pan\, 75-year-old Inkeri realizes she might have hit him a little too hard. When she goes on the lam with her two sisters Raili and Sylvi\, their journey through Finland is filled with charming hitchhikers\, memories\, and sinful dancing. As Inkeri comes across her old university writings and finds Eino\, a crush from her youth\, she is reminded of her dreams that were later suppressed by a patriarchal marriage; and must make the biggest choice concerning the rest of her life\, a choice between happiness and convention. Nominated for European Film Awards European Comedy\, 2020 (91 min. In Finnish with English subtitles) \n“A slightly demented relative of all the Bad Moms and Rough Nights\, its mischievous side might revel in the grannies-gone-bad routine\, but there is way too much heart\, and pain\, to just write this film off as pleasantly nasty…This film is not about the past\, but the future. A bright one\, too”—Cineuropa \nFilm screenings will take place as a 3 PM matinee and 7 PM evening showing. Tickets to this event must be purchased in advance online at the link above; film screenings will take place in Victor Borge Hall. All attendees are required to present proof of vaccination upon arrival in compliance with New York State government; read more here. Attendees are required to follow all Scandinavia House safety protocols\, including wearing masks during the program and observing social distancing rules in signage. Please read our full safety protocols here. \nAbout the Director\nPamela Tola is a Finnish actress\, writer and director. She has received three Jussi nominations and starred in films such as Frozen Land (2005)\, Lapland Odyssey (2010) and Aurora (2019). \nShe has a MA in Theatre Arts from the Theatre Academy of Helsinki. Ladies of Steel is her second feature film as a writer and director.
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/ladies-of-steel-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T110000
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SUMMARY:Ida’s Tunes — Autumn Special
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Autumn virtual music program with singer/songwriter Ida Metsberg! Ongoing at Scandinavia House\, Ida’s Tunes presents interactive musical sessions of beloved songs for children performed in English\, Swedish\, and Finnish. In this video\, she will perform a medley of Children’s Center favorites from her native Finland. And sing-along with Ida as you watch her favorite tunes at home! \nThis event will take place as a virtual premiere at 11 AM ET on November 10 via YouTube and Facebook. The event will remain available to watch on this page through November 14.
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/idas-tunes-autumn-special/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T210000
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SUMMARY:Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel
DESCRIPTION:Internationally acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel returns for his ever-popular Keyboard Conversations® series at Scandinavia House. 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 accessible format enables audiences to build an understanding of classical music whether newcomer or seasoned listener. \nIn tonight’s concert “Music of Joy and Peace\,” Mr. Siegel will perform a selection of works from Mozart\, Beethoven\, Schubert\, Grieg\, Sibelius\, and Nielsen. \nTickets must be purchased in advance online at the link above. The series will continue in 2022 with performances on January 27\, March 10\, and in May (date TBD). \nAbout Jeffrey Siegel\nA renowned pianist and a Steinway artist\, Jeffrey Siegel has enjoyed an illustrious career. Born into a musical family\, Siegel studied with Rudolf Ganz in his native Chicago\, with the legendary Rosina Lhévinne at The Juilliard School and\, as a Fulbright Scholar\, with Ilona Kabos in London. \nHe has performed with some of the finest orchestras in the world\, including the Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony\, Moscow State Symphony\, the Oslo and Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestras\, and NHK Symphony of Japan\, among others. In the U.S.\, his engagements have included solo performances with the New York Philharmonic\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, The Philadelphia Orchestra\, The Cleveland Orchestra\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and Chicago Symphony Orchestra. \nSiegel has also collaborated with many of pre-eminent conductors: Pierre Boulez\, Charles Dutoit\, Neeme Järvi\, James Levine\, Zubin Mehta\, Leonard Slatkin\, Michael Tilson Thomas\, and David Zinman\, as well as legendary maestros of the past\, including Claudio Abbado\, Lorin Maazel\, Eugene Ormandy\, Sir George Solti\, William Steinberg\, Klaus Tennstedt\, and Yevgeny Svetlanov. \nSiegel has also recorded The Power and Passion of Beethoven (Random House Audio\, 2006); The Romanticism of the Russian Soul (Random House Audio\, 2006); The Romance of the Piano (Random House Audio\, 2006); An American Salute (Random House Audio\, 2007); Music for the Young – and the Young at Heart (WFMT Radio\, Chicago\, 2008); and American Pianistic Treasures (WEDU\, Tampa)\, to name a few. \nThe ongoing Keyboard Conversations® series flourishes in major cities throughout the United States\, including New York\, Chicago\, Philadelphia\, Cleveland\, Phoenix\, Minneapolis/St. Paul\, Dallas\, Denver\, and Washington\, D.C. Some of these venues have presented Keyboard Conversations® for more than 30 years – testimony to Siegel’s artistry\, innovative format\, and loyal fans.
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/keyboard-conversations-with-jeffrey-siegel/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211113
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SUMMARY:Online Nordic Art & Culture from Scandinavia House
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URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/online-nordic-art-culture-from-scandinavia-house/2021-11-12/
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SUMMARY:Online Children's Art Workshops
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URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/online-childrens-art-workshops/2021-11-13/
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SUMMARY:Young Children & Teachers’ Experiences During COVID: Perspectives from the U.S. and Scandinavia
DESCRIPTION:American-Scandinavian Foundation and Child Development Institute\, Sarah Lawrence College invite you to a virtual panel November 13 on “Young Children & Teachers’ Experiences During COVID.” In this program\, teachers from Scandinavia and the United States will discuss their experiences teaching in very different contexts during the pandemic\, ranging from a forest school to a NYC public school to a small private school. What were the challenges? What have we learned from all of this? What do we want to hold on to from this period? \nPanelist information will be added here closer to the date; please check back to this page for more details. This event will take place as a Zoom webinar; please ask questions in the chat or send them in advance to  info@amscan.org. Registration is required; please sign up at the link above.
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/young-children-teachers-experiences-during-covid-perspectives-from-the-u-s-and-scandinavia/
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SUMMARY:Online Programming
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URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/online-programming/2021-11-14/
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SUMMARY:Online Nordic Art & Culture from Scandinavia House
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URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/online-nordic-art-culture-from-scandinavia-house/2021-11-14/
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