Annual Scandinavian Christmas Ball 2014 planned for Friday, December 5 in New York
News courtesy of The American Scandinavian Society of New York, Inc. —
You’re cordially invited to The Scandinavian Christmas Ball at the Metropolitan Club in New York on Friday, December 5, 2014.
This special holiday event, presented by The American Scandinavian Society of New York, Inc., starts at 7 p.m. with a reception, 8 p.m. dinner and there is also a silent auction, which benefits the American Scandinavian Society’s Cultural Grants.
Enjoy the Society’s favorite evening of the year with hors d’oeuvres, dinner, the Lucia Presentation with Helena Liljeblad and her maidens, guest performances, open bar and dancing until midnight to an 8-piece orchestra!
Guest of Honor is Finnish actress, dancer and singer Taina Elg
The Society is truly privileged to have as the Guest of Honor this year the celebrated Finnish actress, dancer and singer Taina Elg who has had an outstanding international career. She began acting and dancing at a very young age in Finland. The ballet brought her to London and Paris where she joined famed ballet companies. The combination acting and dancing together with her talent led her to Hollywood and a contract with MGM. During her Hollywood career she was honored with two Golden Globe Awards. Her love for the stage and musicals brought her to Broadway. She has worked with many of the most famous artists such as Gene Kelly, Roger Moore, Lana Turner, Leslie Caron, Mitzi Gaynor, etc. and has an impressive background with a great number of stage appearances, principal films, TV appearances, concert work, singing and recordings – and she is still performing!
Finnish actress, dancer and singer Taina Elg ca. 1955 (Photo courtesy of The American Scandinavian Society)
Special guests include H.E. Jarl Frijs-Madsen, Consul General of Denmark; H.E. Jukka Pietikainen, Consul General of Finland; Hon. Hlynur Gudjonsson, Consul and Trade Commissioner of Iceland, H.E. Elin Bergithe Rognlie, Consul General of Norway; and Hon. David E.R. Dangoor, Honorary Consul General of Sweden.
The Annual Scandinavian Christmas Ball 2014 is Black Tie and reservations are due by November 30, 2014.
Please check the American Scandinavian Society website www.americanscandinavian.org for various price levels and a special membership enrollment option.
The Metropolitan Club is located at 1 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022, Phone: (212) 838-7400, Website: http://www.metropolitanclubnyc.org
The American Scandinavian Society is located at 317 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022, Telephone: 212-751-0714, E-mail: info@americanscandinavian.org, Website: www.americanscandinavian.org.
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