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Fika! The Art of the Swedish Coffee Ritual: Watercolors by Jan Padover

Fika is life! When people fika (fee-ka), they take a break, unwind, or just enjoy each other’s company. They share conversations over a delicious cup of coffee and eat customary Swedish or other favorite pastries. This September, the American Swedish Historical Museum is pleased to present an exhibition of original watercolors by Jan Padover featuring various desserts traditionally served during fika. Learn about Sweden’s long history with coffee and how these foods became a treasured pastime loved by people all over the world.

Finnish Language Class Begins

Learning a new language is a fun and exciting challenge. ASHM’s virtual language program gives people the flexibility to learn from their living room! Whether you are brand new to Swedish or Finnish, have some experience and want to learn more, or you are looking for conversation partners, there is a class option tailored to your level. The Finnish Beginners class is taught by Marja Kaisla!

Swedish Language Classes Begin

Learning a new language is a fun and exciting challenge. ASHM’s virtual language program gives people the flexibility to learn from their living room! Whether you are brand new to Swedish or Finnish, have some experience and want to learn more, or you are looking for conversation partners, there is a class option tailored to your level. Not sure which class is the best fit for you? Check out the website registration page to ascertain your skill level. Swedish sessions are taught by Carina Åhren.

Toddler Time: The Dala Horse

We are excited to welcome families back for our Toddler Time program. This hour-long program includes storytime, songs, museum tour, activities, and crafts for your family to enjoy! This program is free for members and $5 per non-member child. Accompanying adults are free. Please register below or you can pay at the door.

Plogging in FDR Park

Join us for this new program, Plogging in FDR Park! We are excited to partner with the FDR Park staff to help keep our park beautiful. Plogging is a Swedish craze in which you pick up trash while exercising. Come along to help us clean up FDR Park and get in a jog, all ages welcome! This event is free to attend but please register below.

Danish Kransekake Virtual Baking Demonstration

The traditional Danish Kransekage is a showstopping dessert for sure! This multitiered cake is often reserved for milestone birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries. Danish baker Torben Christiansen will demonstrate how best to prepare and assemble celebration confection while sharing cultural connections. The demonstration will be held over Zoom. Registration required, $10 for ASHM and Danish Lodge members, $15 for nonmembers.  

Virtual Field Trip Friday: National Museum of Finland

Take a break from your day, whether at home or work, to be immersed in a Scandinavian cultural experience. Each field trip experience is 45 minutes long and presented over Zoom. $5 for ASHM and FASDV members and $10 for nonmembers, registration is required.

Join us this month as we tour the National Museum of Finland. during this virtual tour we will explore the exhibitions and the main building of the National Museum of Finland.

ASHM Annual Meeting

ASHM members are welcome to join us for our annual meeting either in-person or over Zoom, where we will present this year’s Amandus Johnson Volunteer Service Award to Brigitta Davis. Remarks will be given by the new Honorary Consul, Laruen Swartz. Onsite attendees will also get to view the new Fika! The Art of the Swedish Coffee Ritual exhibit and sample delicious Swedish desserts during an afternoon fika experience! Registration required.

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