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November 2016
Art Tour of Chelsea Galleries and Artists studios – November 19th!
Join us SATURDAY for brunch & to visit several important Galleries in the Chelsea district as well as the Studio of Swedish artist Mia Enell!
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Annual Scandinavian Christmas Ball – December 2nd, 2016
SOLD OUT! This year we celebrate & honor a most Remarkable Scandinavian Achievement! Our Guest of Honor 2016 is Mr. Peter Martins, Ballet Master in Chief and Artistic Leader of New York City Ballet.
Find out more »Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas! Gleðileg jól! Hyvää joulua! God Jul! Glædelig jul! CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS FROM THE BALL!
Find out more »January 2017
Annual Harriet Nilsen Winter Concert
The American Scandinavian Society is delighted to present some of the Grant Recipients 2016 in honor of Harriet Nilsen on Thursday, January 19, 2017.
Find out more »February 2017
Opening Reception | Hanne Støvring “Nordic Light & Metropolitan Moods”
Opening Reception | Hanne Støvring "Nordic Light & Metropolitan Moods" February 2nd at 6:00 pm
Find out more »Art Exhibit | Hanne Støvring “Nordic Light & Metropolitan Moods”
Come see "Nordic Light & Metropolitan Moods" by Hanne Støvring on exhibit from Feb 2 - March 18!
Find out more »March 2017
Cultural Grant Awards: Apply by March 10, 2017
Calling all creative artists with Scandinavian roots & interests!
Find out more »Closing Reception | Hanne Støvring “Nordic Light & Metropolitan Moods”
Please join us for the closing reception Saturday, March 18 from 4–6 pm at the Trygve Lie Gallery at the Norwegian Seamen’s Church.
Find out more »April 2017
Jazz Evening with Felix Peikli’s Band
APRIL 20 at 7:00 pm: Enjoy an evening with Felix Peikli at the Swedish Church in New York
Find out more »May 2017
Gallery talk by Inger Wästberg at the Reinstein Ross Gallery
Join us for a talk by Inger Wästberg at The Gallery at Reinstein/Ross 30 Gansevoort Street at 5:00-6:00 PM on May 4th: RSVP today!
Find out more »Concert: The Danish Golden Age
May 4, 2017 at Symphony Space. Our members receive a special price: HALF OFF the tickets!
Find out more »Treasures from the Nationalmuseum of Sweden: The Collections of Count Tessin
The Nationalmuseum partners with the Morgan to bring more than 75 masterpieces to New York for a rare visit. Join us on a tour May 9 | RSVP by May 2!
Find out more »Cultural Grant Recipients of 2017 Celebration Dinner
Please come and celebrate with us on May 25th, 7:00pm at Madison Green! Limited seating, get your tickets now...
Find out more »June 2017
OSLO
Join us with a reduced ticket price to see the play OSLO at Lincoln Center on June 8th!
Find out more »September 2017
Scandinavian Fest at Vasa Park
First event of the season! Sunday, September 3 - Come visit our table!
Find out more »Ugly Duckling’s Birthday Party: Saturday, September 30
Join us for storytelling & treats for children in Central Park on Sept 30! All are welcome!
Find out more »October 2017
Art and Architectural Tour on Roosevelt Island
We invite our Members and Friends to... A walking Art and Architectural Tour on Roosevelt Island on Sunday, October 22 from 12:00 – 3:00
Find out more »December 2017
Annual Scandinavian Christmas Ball
Christmas Ball 2017 is Sold Out! Contact us for the wait list and check for early bird tickets on sale next summer!
Find out more »January 2018
Annual Harriet Nilsen Winter Concert
The American Scandinavian Society is delighted to present the 2017 Grant Recipients in honor of Harriet Nilsen at the annual winter concert. Performing this year are tenor Demetrios Jussi Tsinopoulos with pianist Tor Morten Kjøsnes, Rannveig Marta Sarc on violin, and Oskar Stenmark on flugelhorn.
Find out more »April 2018
An evening of jazz with the Tomas Janzon Trio
Join us at 8:30pm on April 12, 2018 for an evening with the wonderful Swedish jazz band, the Tomas Janzon Trio! Featuring the talents of Tomas Janzon on jazz guitar, Eric Wheeler on bass, and David Gibson on drums, the night will undoubtedly charm you and your guests thoroughly. Give a listen on the trio's website, www.tomasjanzon.com. Where: The Bar Next Door (129 MacDougal Street, near 3rd St) When: 8:30pm on April 12, 2018 Music cover charge:…
Find out more »First ever Scandinavian Soccer Night with New York City Football Club at Yankee Stadium
The American Scandinavian Society is proud to help sponsor "Scandinavian Soccer Night" at Yankee Stadium - a new exciting Annual Event we have developed together with the New York Football Club. The New York City Football Club---currently leading their League standings---has 3 Scandinavian International Professional players: Alexander Ring from Finland Jo Inge Berget from Norway Anton Tinnerholm from Sweden This is part of our Society‘s efforts to support the cultural exchange here in the NYC area. Join us at 4:30pm for…
Find out more »May 2018
Annual Meeting & Cultural Grants Ceremony ~ 2018
The American Scandinavian Society of New York, Inc. Invites Members and Friends to... ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING & CULTURAL GRANT CEREMONY Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018 The American Scandinavian Society is proud to announce our 2018 Cultural Grant Recipients: • Kamilla Talbot, painter - America • Kaisa Mäensivu, double bass - Finland • Tor Morten Kjøsnes, piano - Norway • Virva Hinnemo, painter, fine art - Sweden 2018 Lifetime Honorary Awards: • Felix Peikli, clarinet - Norway • Tomas Janzon,…
Find out more »September 2018
Scandinavian Fest at Vasa Park
First event of the season! Sunday, September 2 - Come visit our table!
Find out more »Ugly Duckling Birthday
Join us for storytelling & treats for children in Central Park on Sept 29! All are welcome!
Find out more »October 2018
Falltrip: Theodore Roosevelt home Sagamore Hill!
The Swedish Women’s Educational Association in New York (SWEA) has extended an invitation to ASS members to join them on an excursion to Sagamore Hill, President Theodore Roosevelt’s home in Oyster Bay, Long Island. (Photo/Kathy Willens) During the seven summers he served as President it became known as the summer White House, as it played host to numerous visits by foreign dignitaries and also peace talk to end the Russo-Japanese war. The building in the Orchard, home…
Find out more »December 2018
Annual Christmas Ball ~ December 7, 2018
Thank you! All tickets are currently SOLD OUT. To be added to the wait list, please send an email to: info@americanscandinavian.org with your name, what type of ticket, and how many you would like. Don't miss another year of our traditional Christmas Ball! Silent Auction: View items available for this year's silent auction here: americanscandinavian.org/auction Please note, we will continue to add items here, so check back for more later... Ticket Types: DINNER TICKETS (7 pm - 12 Midnight) Includes: open bar during cocktails…
Find out more »January 2019
2019 Harriet Nilsen Winter Concert
The American Scandinavian Society is delighted to present the 2017 Grant Recipients in honor of Harriet Nilsen at the annual winter concert. Performing this year are Kaisa Mäensivu on Upright Bass, Tor Morten Kjøsnes on Piano, the Tomas Janzon Trio, and featuring fine art by Kamilla Talbot and Virva Hinnemo.
Find out more »February 2019
Helge Osttveiten presentation on Security, Development and Human Rights
The American Scandinavian Society has the pleasure to invite Members and Friends to an informative evening with Mr. Helge Osttveiten, Director, Office of Audit and Investigation, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as he presents on "Security, development and human rights: How the UN is improving the world" DETAILS Who: Helge Osttveiten Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Time: 7:00pm Where: Norwegian Seamen's Church 317 East 52nd Street (between 1st and 2nd Aves) New York, NY 10022 Tickets: Members - $25 Non-members - $30…
Find out more »March 2019
The Armory Show
JOIN US AT THE ARMORY SHOW on MARCH 9th at 2:30! Members and friends of the American Scandinavian Society are cordially invited for this unique opportunity to view and gain insight into the work of Norwegian artists at the Armory Show. Two Oslo galleries have kindly offered to provide presentations: Galleri Brandstrup at 3:00 pm and OSLContemporary at 4:00pm. We thank the Norwegian Consulate for helping to provide this wonderful opportunity. Please note that you must purchase a ticket to be admitted to the…
Find out more »Cultural Grant Applications Due
Don't miss your chance to apply for a cultural grant award! Both performing and non-performing artists can be awarded, and all ages are welcome to apply! Join us in our mission to enhance awareness and appreciation of Scandinavian culture, support the arts in general and Scandinavian and Scandinavian-American artists.
Find out more »April 2019
New York Scandia Symphony: Under Northern Lights
The American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst presents a special concert performance by the New York Scandia Symphony. On April 11th, multi-Cultural Grant award winning Dorrit Matson, will conduct the symphony in a performance entitled Under Northern Lights. Members and friends of the American Scandinavian Society are generously offered highly discounted tickets for $15. Please join us for the wonderful evening of Scandinavian music and culture! Purchase your tickets here: https://www.nycharities.org/Events/EventLevels.aspx?ETID=11061 DATE AND TIME THURSDAY APRIL 11TH 8:00…
Find out more »Second Annual Scandinavian Day at Yankee Stadium
The American Scandinavian Society is proud to help sponsor "Scandinavian Soccer Day" at Yankee Stadium – a new exciting Annual Event we have developed together with the New York Football Club. This is our second year, and after such a successful first, we're even more excited for the day! The New York City Football Club has 2 Scandinavian International Professional players: Alexander Ring from Finland Anton Tinnerholm from Sweden Come join your fellow Scandinavians to watch New York City Football Club vs. Orlando…
Find out more »May 2019
Ship-n-Shore in RED HOOK on the Mary A. Whalen ship!
Join us for a day ashore and afloat in the hip and historic Red Hook area of Brooklyn! Saturday May 4th, 2019 Come to an event on the historic ship MARY A. WHALEN, home of PortSide NewYork. Beer, wine, snacks aboard while the ship stays at the dock. Their Red Hook Water Stories crew will talk about the history of Norwegians in Red Hook and working on their ship. There is an optional walking tour beforehand. Join us at…
Find out more »Annual Meeting & Cultural Grant Celebration – 2019
The American Scandinavian Society of New York, Inc. Invites Members and Friends to... ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING & CULTURAL GRANT CELEBRATION Monday, May 20th 2019 The American Scandinavian Society is proud to announce our 2019 Cultural Grant Recipients: • Ilse Sørensen Murdock, Painting & Sculpture • Olli Aukusti Soikkeli, Jazz Guitar • Geirthrudur Anna Gudmundsdottir, Cello • Eva Faye, Painting • Tony Rubin Sjöman, Painting • Brian D. Bumby, Photography 2019 Elfi vou Kantzow Alvin Art Award: • Eva Faye,…
Find out more »June 2019
50th Anniversary of the 1969 Lunar Landing at the Cradle of Aviation
Join us for a special celebration for the 50th anniversary of the 1969 lunar landing! We are very fortunate to have Lars Nilsen, President of the American Scandinavian Society, be a part of the celebration and give us an insight what it was to work for Grumman as the "Cognizant Engineer of the Descent Engine" on that historical endeavor. Mr. Nilsen says of his experience with the lunar landing, "Grumman was contracted to build the Lunar Module by NASA. The Descent Engine was…
Find out more »September 2019
Scandinavian Fest at Vasa Park
Join us at Scandinavian Fest at Vasa Park, NJ - we will have a table again this year at this largest outdoor Scandinavian Festival on the East Coast celebrating the food, crafts, arts and traditions of the Nordic countries!
Find out more »Ugly Duckling Birthday
Join us on for the HCA-storytelling by "Hans Christian Andersen"! There will be cookies and juice for all children, young and old, provided by the American Scandinavian Society.
Find out more »Exclusive artist’s studio tour with TONY “RUBIN” SJÖMAN
Join us as American Scandinavian Society 2019 cultural grant winner, Tony“Rubin” Sjöman opens his studio to us for an intimate Q&A and a walking tour of New York City mural locations of his work.
Find out more »October 2019
Leading Ladies – Nordic Female Leaders
Finnish & American Women's Network in co-operation with American Scandinavian Society invites its members and friends to "Leading Ladies – Nordic Female Leaders." Join us for an evening discussing women and leadership, particularly from a Nordic perspective. Learn from successful Nordic women leaders in the U.S. and globally. The purpose of the Leading Ladies project is to advance women in leadership, raise the profile of leading women overall and inspire young rising women leaders to pursue their dreams.
Find out more »November 2019
Social Mixer at The Hull by Blue Point Brewing Co. in Brooklyn
You're invited to a private social mixer networking event in support of Scandinavian culture, community, ocean life, and beer. Join the American Scandinavian Society at Blue Point Brewery's latest, not yet open to the public, brewpub and seafood concept, The Hull. Enjoy music, networking, culture, and community over a selection of Blue Point Brews on the house. Space is limited, purchase tickets today (below) and subscribe to our mailing list via our contact page for updates and details! When:…
Find out more »December 2019
Annual Scandinavian Christmas Ball 2019
Early bird tickets now on sale!
Enjoy a truly festive evening at the beautiful Metropolitan Club in New York for our favorite evening of the year and the start of the Holiday Season! Included in your ticket is an open bar, a selection of hors d’oeuvres, a three course dinner, Lucia Procession and Lucia songs, guest performance, and dancing until midnight!
Find out more »January 2020
2020 Harriet Nilsen Winter Concert
The American Scandinavian Society is delighted to present the 2019 Grant Recipients in honor of Harriet Nilsen at the annual winter concert. Performing this year are Geirþrúður Anna Guðmundsdóttir on the Cello and Olli Aukusti Soikkeli on Jazz Guitar.
Find out more »February 2020
Cultural Grants Art Award Exhibition
The American Scandinavian Society presents the Cultural Grants Art Award Exhibition **Unfortunately, due to the developing situation with Coronavirus (COVID-19), the intended closing reception for the Cultural Grants Art Award Exhibition and the remainder of the exhibit will be postponed for now. Please check back here and the gallery website for updates.** with photography, painting, sculpture and mixed media work by BRIAN D. BUMBY – USA Bicycles, Stockholm, Sweden, 2013 *EVA FAYE – Norway ”Ocean Road”…
Find out more »March 2020
Reception & Artists’ Conversation
Join us for a Reception and Artists’ Conversation with Brian D. Bumby, Eva Faye, Ilse Sørensen Murdock and Tony “Rubin” Sjöman. Exhibition curated by Anita Alvin Nilert of Art to Zebras.
Find out more »April 2020
Operation Gunnerside: Presentation by Mr. Trygve Joachim Ronneberg
We regret to announce that... A Presentation about Operation Gunnerside in Norway during World War II by Mr. Trygve Joachim Ronneberg Will be postponed indefinitely due to the current event restrictions in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. We will reach out to ticket holders to process refunds, and please stay tuned for updates on rescheduling! The American Scandinavian Society will reschedule this journey back to the Second World War and a proud Scandinavian chapter of the war against Hitler! Joachim…
Find out more »June 2020
Ecology in Design: In Conversation with Nina Edwards Anker and Peder Anker
Nina and Peder will share their combined research and work across architecture, Interiors, landscape planning and product design as informed by cross-disciplinary research and interest in history, ecology, environmentalism, and design with Norwegian influence.
In this interview with our arts committee co-chair, Garette Johnson, Nina and Peder will talk about the design of their Cocoon Home in Long Island, NY and offer Norwegian/American perspectives on ecology, wellness, and sustainability in design.
Find out more »October 2020
Art in the Time of Covid: In Conversation with the American Scandinavian Society 2020 Cultural Grant Recipients
It seems like the February 5th Cultural Grant Art Awards Exhibition was so long ago. It is artists who express the time and place of the people. They provide a mirror to the world we live in and perspective to reflect on the experience. Amidst continued Covid-19 shut down, we welcome you to join us again, in conversation with the artists. We'll explore the new work they've created during the pandemic as well as insights on creativity in these uncertain times. Please join us for this special conversation with Brian Bumby (USA), Eva Faye (Norway), Ilse Murdock (Denmark), and Tony "Rubin" Sjöman (Sweden).
Find out more »December 2020
POSTPONED: Annual Scandinavian Christmas Ball 2020
Our Annual Christmas Ball is one of the highlights of our efforts and we have always felt it is the start of the Scandinavian Christmas season in New York. The onset of Covid-19 caused us to postpone many of our programs, but we held out hope that this traditional event could possibly be held. At this time, however, that due to the increased uncertainty of the progress of the virus, we have decided that the prudent thing is to postpone the Ball until 2021.
The Metropolitan Club has acknowledged that, December, 3rd, 2021 will be the date. SAVE THIS DATE FOR OUR RETURN!
In the meantime, please watch the webinars we are planning,
The American Scandinavian Society Board
January 2021
With Restauration through Hell Gate to The Promised Land
Meet professional storyteller Anne Elisebeth Skogen based in Norway, and her story "With Restauration through Hell Gate to The Promised Land." There is no better way to spend a Sunday afternoon in January than to learn about the very start of modern Norwegian immigration to USA!
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