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SUMMARY:Glaedelig Jul Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Peterson Point Preservation Foundation\, in conjunction with Gro Svendsen Lodge 1-689\, will be holding its annual Glaedelig Jul Christmas concert and fundraiser On November 23\, 2025 at Estherville Lutheran Church in Estherville\, IA.   \nThe fundraiser is to raise money for operational costs for Brugjeld Peterson Historic Farmstead\, a 160-year-old Norwegian-American farmstead\, which has been on the National Registry of Historic Places since 2000.  There will be a silent auction with several Scandinavian items including rosemaling\, carvings and pewter spoons\, as well as gift baskets and food items.  The silent auction starts at 1pm.  At 2pm\, the concert will begin\, and afterwards there will be Scandinavian treats and coffee to enjoy while winners of the silent auction are announced. \nFree will offerings for the concert are appreciated.
URL:https://www.sofn.com/event/glaedelig-jul-fundraiser-2/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Concert,Fundraiser,Rosemaling,Silent Auction
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SUMMARY:Eden Ehm-Hardanger Fiddle Concert
DESCRIPTION:Hardanger Fiddle player\, Eden Ehm\, will start out our 2025-26 concert series at Janice K Lund Performing Arts Center.  The Sons of Norway\, Gro Svendsen Lodge 1-689\, will be sponsoring the event.  Open to the public.  Tickets are $15 at the door.
URL:https://www.sofn.com/event/eden-ehm-hardanger-fiddle-concert/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Leif Erikson and Norwegian-American Centennial Cantata
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 9 at 7 pm\nCalvary Lutheran Church\, Federal Way (map)\nPre-register here \nFriday\, October 10 at 7 pm\nCross of Christ Lutheran Church\, Bellevue (map)\nPre-register here \nSunday\, October 12 at 3 pm\nBallard First Lutheran Church\, Seattle (map)\nPre-register here \n  \nIn collaboration with Puget Sound Concert Opera we will be commemorating Crossings 200 with performances of Seattle’s own Norwegian-American immigrant Gerard Tonning’s Norwegian-language opera Leif Erikson alongside F. Melius Christiansen’s Norwegian-American Centennial Cantata\, reflecting on 200 years of Norwegian immigration to America. \nGerard Tonning composed Leif Erikson over a century ago and it has not been heard in nearly as long. We are excited to resurrect this beautiful work chronicling the adventures of Norway’s most famous adventurer. Our Composer-in-Residence Steven Luksan has spent years reconstructing this opera from fragments and manuscripts which had been stored in the basement of the University of Washington library. This will be sung in Norwegian and English with English spoken dialogue. \nFounder of the Saint Olaf Choir\, F. Melius Christiansen’s Norwegian-American Centennial Cantata was composed one-hundred years ago for the centennial of this same immigration celebration. We welcome singers from the community to join us in singing in the chorus of this monumental work. Don’t worry… this one is all in English. All voice types and experiences welcome. \nWant to sing with us? Sign up here!\nRehearsals are at Ballard First Lutheran Church: \nWednesday\, September 24\, 7-9 pm\nMonday\, September 29\, 7-9 pm\nWednesday\, October 1\, 7-9 pm\nSunday\, October 5\, 4-6 pm (required)\nTuesday\, October 7\, 6:30-8 pm Dress Rehearsal (required) \nQuestions? Email info@nwegriegsociety.org or contact us here. \nFeaturing:\nMicah Parker\, baritone as Leif Erikson\nLaura Loge\, soprano as Gudrid\nKatie Stevenson\, mezzo-soprano as Thorbjorg & Tyrker\nTerence Mejos\, baritone as Halfred\, Priest\, and Cantata soloist\nKaren Dunstan\, soprano as Nun & Cantata soloist\nJohn Burkhardt\, piano\, Music Director\, Leif Erikson\nThe PSCO chorus and chamber ensemble\,\nScott Fikse\, NWEGS conductor-in-residence & Cantata chorusmaster\nSteven Luksan\, composer & arranger \nFree and open to the public\nDonations welcome \nThese concerts are supported\, in part\, by the City of Bellevue\, 4Culture\, and the Sons of Norway Foundation.
URL:https://www.sofn.com/event/leif-erikson-and-norwegian-american-centennial-cantata/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northwest Edvard Grieg Society":MAILTO:info@nwegriegsociety.org
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SUMMARY:Celebration of the Norwegian Immigrant Story
DESCRIPTION:Idun Lodge 5-074 Sons of Norway and the Edvard Grieg Chorus are working together to present an afternoon of stories and songs to support Trinity Lutheran Church in the restoration of Trinity’s pipe organ and sanctuary.  The program will include music presented by the Grieg Chorus and celebrations of the Norwegian Immigrants that settled in the Near East Side of Madison. Sons of Norway established Idun Lodge in 1907 and the Grieg chorus began in 1925.  Refreshments and displays to follow in the lower level. \nAll are welcome.  Freewill offering to support the organ fund. \nEvent contact: idunlodgemadison@gmail.com\nLocation: Trinity Lutheran Church1904 Winnebago St. \, Madison\, Wisconsin 53704
URL:https://www.sofn.com/event/celebration-of-the-norwegian-immigrant-story/
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CATEGORIES:Concert
ORGANIZER;CN="Idun Lodge 5-074":MAILTO:IdunLodgeMadison@gmail.com
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