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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/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:Høst Frokost (Norwegian fall breakfast)
DESCRIPTION:Norwegian breakfast foods including eggs\, heart waffles\, herring\, smoked salmon\, sliced cold meats\, smørgrøt\, norsk cookies\, breads and cheeses.  Always plenty of coffee\, juice or milk. \nServing from 7:30 to 11:00 AM  – Saturday\, October 4\, 2025 \nat the Mt. Horeb\, WI community center\, 107 N. Grove St.\, Mt. Horeb\, WI
URL:https://www.sofn.com/event/host-frokost-norwegian-fall-breakfast/
LOCATION:Mt. Horeb Community Center\, 107 N. Grove Street\, Mount Horeb\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast
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SUMMARY:200th Anniversary of the Sailing of the Restauration  The Story of the Norwegian Mayflower
DESCRIPTION:200th Anniversary of the Sailing of the Restauration \nThe Story of the Norwegian Mayflower \nSeptember 28\, 2025 \nBemidji Eagles Club 1270 Neilson Ave SE\, Bemidji\, MN 56601 \n4 PM  Museum Exhibit: New Land\, New Life: Norwegian Immigration to Minnesota\, 1825-1925 \n5 PM Walleye Dinner including baked potato\, green beans\, cole slaw\, dinner roll & kransekake \nFollowing the meal will be: \nProgram on the sailing of the Restauration. George Olson will tell the story of the Norwegian Mayflower \nMusic by Project Constellation \nCost is $20. Tickets are on sale August 28 through September 20 and can be purchased at Lueken’s Grocery North or South in Bemidji or by emailing sbensen@paulbunyan.net
URL:https://www.sofn.com/event/200th-anniversary-of-the-sailing-of-the-restauration-the-story-of-the-norwegian-mayflower-2/
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SUMMARY:200th Anniversary of the Sailing of the Restauration – The Story of the Norwegian Mayflower
DESCRIPTION:4 PM Appetizers and the New Land\, New Life display. Trace the saga of Norwegian immigration to Minnesota \n5 PM Dinner: Walleye\, Baked Potato\, Green Beans\, Cole Slaw\, Dinner Roll. Kransekake. \nThe Sailing of the Restauration Program by George Olson and music by Project Constellation to follow dinner \nCost: $20. Tickets may be purchased at Luekens North or South in Bemidji through Sept 20. \nFor info contact:  sbensen@paulbunyan.net or visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/bemidjisonsofnorway/
URL:https://www.sofn.com/event/200th-anniversary-of-the-sailing-of-the-restauration-the-story-of-the-norwegian-mayflower/
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SUMMARY:Tree Ornament: Make it\, Take it and Norwegian Bingo Night
DESCRIPTION:Looking to make a Norwegian tree ornament for the holidays? Join us as we help you make the perfect\, personal ornament. Then join in for some fun as we play Norwegian Bingo. Choose to make a Norwegian tree ornament or play Norwegian Bingo.
URL:https://www.sofn.com/event/tree-ornament-make-it-take-it-and-norwegian-bingo-night/
LOCATION:Isanti County Historical Society\, 33525 Flanders St. NE\, Cambridge\, MN\, 55008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rosemaling
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SUMMARY:Fredagstaco - Taco Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we embrace the cozy charm of “fredagstaco\,”or Taco Friday (Thursday in the USA)\, a Scandinavian tradition where tacos are celebrated as the centerpiece of a warm and convivial bonding of people over food! \n\n\n\n\n$35 per person \nIncludes taco bar with chicken taco\, steak taco\, Mexican Caesar salad\, cheese enchiladas\, rice & beans\, corn and flour tortillas\, lettuce\, sour cream\, Pico de Gallo\, cheese\, salsa picante\, sweet corn cake\, tortilla chips & salsa\, chocolate chip cookie\, flan for dessert\, and soft drink\, iced tea\, coffee or lemonade. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP kindly requested to:\nAunda Arndt @ aja469@hotmail.com or 925-548-0292
URL:https://www.sofn.com/event/fredagstaco-taco-night/
LOCATION:El Torito Restaurant\, 5 Monarch Bay Drive\, San Leandro\, CA
CATEGORIES:Dinner
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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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