The Archives (2018 and Older)
Danish Christmas Service in Chicago held each December
Come Join Us! Everyone is welcome! The Annual Danish Christmas Service is held each December at Edison Park Lutheran Church, 6626 N. Oliphant Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631. Please stay tuned for this year's date. This special holiday service features Pastor Karen Knutson,...
International Christmas Market held each November at Estonian House in Riverwoods, IL
The International Christmas Market with Danish participation is held each on November at Estonian House in Riverwoods, IL. Click on the Estonian House website to learn more at http://eestimaja.com
Grundlovsfest in California held each June
Danish Constitution Day - Grundlovsfest - is held each June in California. Stay tuned for this year's date. Here's a past description of the event: By Arne Brinkland -- THE BIG news is: Grundlovsfest is Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the Danish Cultural Center in Yorba...
ARCHIVED STORY: Eat Smart in Denmark – Dine with the Author in Madison, Wisconsin on April 19, 2018
By Carol L. Schroeder A special dinner focusing on Danish cuisine will be presented as the second in a series of international culinary experiences at vomFASS’s delecTable in Madison, Wisconsin on Thursday, April 19, 2018. The authors of the Eat Smart culinary travel...
Women’s Auxiliary of The Danish Home of Chicago holds Spring Luncheons each year
The Women's Auxiliary of The Danish Home's Spring Benefit Luncheons are held each year. Visit www.danishhomeofchicago.org for details or RSVP to Ticket Chairperson Karen Nylen-Swidergal at 847-525-0307. The Women's Auxiliary Board Members, family and friends donate...
Scandinavian Park, Inc. NFP celebrates 67th Anniversary of Vasa Park in South Elgin, Illinois in 2020
Scandinavian Park, Inc. NFP is getting ready for a busy year. In 2020, Vasa Park, Rt. 31, South Elgin, Illinois will celebrate its 67th Anniversary. Events range from Scandinavian Park's Annual Dinner Dance & Fundraiser for Vasa Park, Valborg (Clean-Up) Day,...
Have you ever considered hosting a Danish exchange student?
This is your opportunity to strengthen our global family by welcoming a Youth For Understanding (YFU) student into your home for 10-12 weeks this fall! Full school year hosting opportunities are also available. These 15 to 18 year-old Danish students have their own...
ARCHIVED STORY: Rebild Festival in Denmark named one of the top 36 Global Festivals in 2017
Did you know that the Rebild 4th of July Festival in Denmark has been named one of the top 36 Global Festivals in 2017 by Flight Network in Canada? This special Danish-American festival has been held since 1912. Please consider participating in 2018 or future years....
ARCHIVED STORY: Meet the 2017 Danish Days Grand Marshal in Solvang, California
The Charitable Solvang Danish Days Foundation is pleased to announce the 2017 Solvang Danish Days Grand Marshal, Petti M. Pfau, of Solvang, California. Pfau will preside over this year’s Danish Days weekend, Friday through Sunday, September 15 through 17, 2017....
ARCHIVED STORY: Danish American Heritage Society held its International Conference in Illinois on October 5 – 7, 2017
Please visit www.danishheritage.org to get information on the Danish American Heritage Society and future International Conferences. The DAHS held its most recent conference at the Hyatt Regency in Schaumburg, Illinois on October 5 - 7, 2017. An exciting array of...
ARCHIVED STORY: Scandinavian Day Festival at Vasa Park in Illinois is Sunday, September 9, 2018
Come join the fun on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Vasa Park, Rt. 31, South Elgin, IL! A great line-up of entertainment, vendors and food is planned from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Visit these websites for more information: http://www.vasapark.il.com and...
Everything Danish!
Are you interested in an "Everything Danish!" package containing brochures, newsletters, bookmarks, newspapers and additional promotional material from Danish-American organizations, businesses, lodges, clubs and societies? If so, please contact Linda Steffensen,...
ARCHIVED STORY: RSVP deadline extended to Tues. April 18 for The Danish Home of Chicago/Women’s Auxiliary’s 125th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon set for Saturday, April 22, 2017 in Schaumburg, IL
"Don't Miss This Chance to Celebrate a Special & Historic Milestone in the Chicagoland Scandinavian-American Community!" You are cordially invited to The Danish Home of Chicago/Women's Auxiliary's 125th ANNIVERSARY KICK-OFF CELEBRATION LUNCHEON on Saturday, April...
ARCHIVED STORY: Good luck to the Danes at the Olympics in Rio
The Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil will be held August 5 - 21, 2016 and Denmark is sending 120 athletes. 70 Danish athletes will participate in the opening ceremonies. The Danes are in the mix and will be competing in a variety of sports, including marathon...
ARCHIVED STORY: SKÅL! SCANDINAVIAN SPIRITS, the new exhibit at the Swedish American Museum in Chicago, opens April 1, 2016
Exhibit to focus on ‘Scandinavian Spirits’ The cultural history of the enjoyment of beverages in Scandinavian-American communities will be explored in “SKÅL! Scandinavian Spirits,” an exhibit that will open Friday, April 1, 2016, in the Swedish American Museum, 5211...
ARCHIVED STORY: Nordic Culinary Conference coming to Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle May 6 – 8, 2016
New Nordic Cuisine has become one of the hottest and most celebrated trends in 21st-century pan-Nordic arts and culture. The movement found its beginnings in 2004 with the renowned New Nordic Kitchen Manifesto, where a commitment was made–by a coalition of pan-Nordic...
ARCHIVED STORY: 58th Annual Benefit Spring Luncheon sponsored by the Women’s Auxiliary of The Danish Home set for Sat., April 16
The Women's Auxiliary of The Danish Home of Chicago cordially invites you and your friends to attend their 58th Annual Benefit Spring Luncheon. Gentlemen are welcome. The event will be held at the Old Orchard Country Club, 700 West Rand Road, Mt. Prospect, Illinois on...
Upper Midwest Rebild Scholarship Corporation offers Scholarship for Study Abroad in Denmark – Visit the website!
Applications for the 2016/2017 academic period (Fall of 2016 and Spring of 2017) will be accepted starting March 15, 2016 until June 5, 2016 by the Upper Midwest Rebild Scholarship Corporation for scholarship awards to Study Abroad in Denmark. Please note that at this...
ARCHIVED STORY: Danish film A WAR to be shown at Chicago’s European Union Film Festival on March 25 and 26, 2016
Chicago’s European Union Film Festival Takes Place March 4 - 31, 2016 at Gene Siskel Film Center You are invited to the 19th Chicago European Union Film Festival at the Gene Siskel Film Center taking place during March. There is one entry from Denmark, “A War”, as...
ARCHIVED STORY: Scandinavian Park Dinner Dance and Fundraiser in Illinois is Saturday, March 19, 2016
Scandinavian Park's upcoming Dinner Dance 2016 is set for Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the Avalon Banquets in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Come support Vasa Park and enjoy a wonderful dinner, raffle and dancing. See the flyer for details....
ARCHIVED STORY: Danish Trio Lydom, Bugge & Høirup on January 2016 Tour in the Pacific Northwest
What happens when three of the best trad musicians in Denmark bring the rollicking dance tunes of Danish kitchen parties to the USA? Magic. Lydom, Bugge & Høirup bring out the timelessness of Danish folk, showing the centuries of vibrant culture that live within...
ARCHIVED STORY: 12 scholarships are available for Danish children abroad (Deadline February 1, 2016)
I am seeking contact with Danish parents abroad, who have limited financial resources to maintain/enhance their children’s connection to Denmark. Danes Worldwide holds an annual three-week Summer School in Denmark for Danish children and adolescents (9-17 years), who...
Danish-American artist Anne Elisabeth Hogh exhibiting work at Gallery Jarsbo in Aalborg
Born and raised in Denmark, painter Anne Elisabeth Hogh is the daughter of noted Danish Artist Magda Hogh. Anne Elisabeth Hogh is an Evanston, Illinois-based artist, who merges the technical precision of the European tradition with the intensely personal creative...
New Danish Folk High School Catalog Available for 2016
In Denmark, there are about 70 Folk High Schools, and nowhere in the world have Folk High Schools flourished more than in Denmark. There are schools ranging from Christian or Spiritual Schools to General and Grundtvigian Schools, Gymnastics & Sports Schools,...
Scandinavian Jam and other January 2016 Events at the Swedish Museum in Chicago
Many programs resume in January 2016 at the Swedish American Museum in Chicago - During the month of January in the Swedish American Museum, several regular programs and events will begin the New Year. Among highlights are Swedish Language Classes and the opening of...
January 2016 Danish Events in Los Angeles and Orange County
News courtesy of Danish National Committee Secretary Arne Brinkland - The New Year is here, and the Danish Community in LA and Orange County has lots of activities coming up. Several of the Danish Clubs have their annual Election on the Agenda, you should make an...
Host families needed for Danish foreign exchange students in 2016
Have you ever considered being a host family for foreign exchange high school students? There are many Danish boys and girls who are coming to the USA next school year to attend high schools that need host families - as well as from other countries. To learn more,...
A Royal Danish Christmas 2015 and the New Year’s Eve Address
The Danish Royal Family’s Christmas 2015 According to the Royal Danish House, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and The Prince Consort will celebrate Christmas this year at Marselisborg Palace together with Their Royal Highnesses Prince Joachim and Princess...
Danish American Women’s Club of San Francisco and the Bay Area celebrates 80th Christmas Luncheon – Join Us in 2016
DAWC's 80th Christmas luncheon was held on Thursday, December 10th, 2015 at Crystal Springs Wedgewood Banquet Center in Burlingame, California. Danish carols played in the background as members and guests enter the room. The Christmas tree and festive holiday decor...
‘Around the World for New Year’s Eve’ celebrated in Chicago – including Denmark!
The Inaugural Chi-Town Rising New Year’s Eve Event Set for December 31, 2015 - The Chicago Cultural Mile Association is honored to be partnering with Chi-Town Rising on the family-friendly portion of a mega-event designed to put Chicago at the top of the list of...
Start 2016 with a new subscription to The Danish Pioneer Newspaper
Each December, The Danish Pioneer Newspaper publishes an extra-large, extra-special holiday edition – 4 times the usual size and again this year in FULL COLOR. NOW is a great time to subscribe to The Danish Pioneer Newspaper or to give a gift subscription. Subscribe...
2016 Danish Calendars available from Nordiskal in Oregon
The beautiful 2016 DENMARK Calendars are available from Nordiskal in Portland, Oregon. The 13-month calendars are bilingual with the weeks starting with Sunday. They measure 18 x 12 inches when opened. Are you looking for some unique gifts for your family and friends...
A Nordic Christmas: Myths, Legends & Fairytales runs through January 10, 2016 at American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis
The Nordic region is a mysterious and enchanting land where it’s often believed that mountains are disguised giants or moss covered rocks are lively trolls. Full of natural beauty year round, it is perhaps during the Christmas holiday season that the myths, legends...
Plymouth Place Seniors in Illinois Learning about Denmark
At Plymouth Place Senior Living, 315 N. LaGrange Road, LaGrange, Illinois 60526, they study a different country each month. In December 2015, the Plymouth Place residents will be learning about DENMARK. Rita Lopienski, MA, RMT, AC-BC, Director of Community Life at...
Danish Home in Croton-on-Hudson, New York presents 2015 Christmas Stamp
The Danish Home in Croton-on-Hudson, New York has again this year sent out their beautiful Christmas Stamp seal, which in 2015 is designed by long-time Danish Home graphic artist Barbara Wertheim, evocative of Danish paperklip decorations. This Danish Home tradition...
Give the Gift of Membership to the Museum of Danish America
Now is a great time to join the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn, Iowa. The Museum has a brand new website in 2015, the new Curatorial Center opened in 2014, you’ll receive year-round admission, three issues of the America Letter, a 10% discount at the Museum's...
Danish Windmill in Elk Horn, Iowa supplies Cookware, Ingredients, Danish Foods and Cookbooks for the Holidays
Did you know that the Danish Windmill Gift Shop in Elk Horn, Iowa has a great selection of traditional Danish foods and that you can get them at the shop or order these items online? Please visit http://www.danishwindmill.com and tell them that The Danish Pioneer...
Roskilde artist Lars Rasmussen’s art exhibition opens at Agora Gallery in New York City
Danish artist Lars Rasmussen Paints Roses as Symbols and Myth in NYC Art Show - Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Roskilde artist Lars Rasmussen in Emerging Visions. The exhibition opens on December 29th, 2015 and will run until January 14st,...
Pop-up Shop with Marie Wikstrom this Saturday, December 5, 2015 in Andersonville, Chicago
Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood definitely misses legendary Wikstrom's Delicatessen, a traditional destination for Swedish and Scandinavian delicacies for decades. Pastoral Andersonville, 5212 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640 is proud to welcome Marie Wikstrom...
Danish Christmas Service in Massachusetts set for Sunday, December 20, 2015
Dansk Julegudstjeneste i Massachusetts - By Jane Kjems, The Danish Pioneer's Local Editor - The bells of the First Lutheran Church in Waltham will be calling Danes from all over New England to the Danish Society’s Julegudstjeneste [in Danish] at 4:30 P.M. on Sunday,...
Food documentary NOMA: My Perfect Storm about celebrated chef René Redzepi and famous Danish restaurant opens December 18, 2015 at Siskel Film Center in Chicago
Magnolia Pictures is opening the food documentary NOMA: MY PERFECT STORM about the celebrated chef René Redzepi set against the backdrop of the Copenhagen-based restaurant, NOMA, which is famous for being named The Best Restaurant In The World in 2010, 2011, 2012 and...
2016 World Press Photo Contest Now Open, 2015 World Press Photo of the Year from Denmark
The annual World Press Photo Contest rewards photographers for the best single exposure pictures contributing to the past year of visual journalism. 2015 World Press Photo was by Danish Photographer The contest for 2016 is now open, but did you know that the 2015...
Christmas Calendar 2015 for Los Angeles and Orange County
News courtesy of Danish National Committee Secretary Arne Brinkland-- Glædelig Jul og Godt Nytaar. Here is the Christmas Calendar for Los Angeles and Orange County. For more information, please visit http://www.dncsocal.org/ December 2015 4 FRI---Soldiers Klub...
Julmarknad, Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar, set for Swedish American Museum in Chicago on December 5 and 6, 2015
Come enjoy the Scandinavian traditions at the Swedish American Museum in Chicago, including the Museum's annual Christmas Bazaar on December 5 and 6, 2015. The Swedish American Museum is located at 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago 60640, Phone 773-728-8111 or visit...
MADE by the Opera House is a visionary exchange program between Australia and Denmark
Each year, the Multidisciplinary Australian Danish Exchange – also known as MADE by the Opera House – gives five Australian and five Danish students of architecture, engineering or design the opportunity to work on a multidisciplinary project and undertake a study...
Finalists revealed in Carlsberg’s Cheers to Green Ideas Award
News courtesy of the Carlsberg Group-- How do ideas such as edible beer packaging, using microalgae to produce biomass or turning cardboard trays into rubbish bins sound? The crowd-sourcing campaign “Cheers to Green Ideas” successfully attracted more than 160 ideas...
Denmark-native featured in inaugural Elmhurst Art Museum exhibition in Illinois
Lise Haller Baggesen has been selected as one of the featured artists in Elmhurst Art Museum’s inaugural Elmhurst Art Museum Biennial: Chicago Statements, Dec. 12, 2015 – Feb. 21, 2016. Baggesen was born in Aarhus, Denmark and currently lives and works in Chicago. The...
Christmas Show & Swedish Lucia Procession set for Sat. Nov. 28th in Brooklyn, New York
All are invited to a Christmas Celebration & Performance on Saturday, November 28th at 7 pm at the First Free Church, located at 6501 Sixth Avenue (right side entrance), in Brooklyn, New York. This event is brought to you by The Ridge Creative Center, Theater on...
Bjornson Male Chorus plans An Evening of Music and Christmas Dinner in Illinois on Friday, December 18, 2015
Everyone is welcome to attend the festive "Christmas Dinner & An Evening of Music" presented by the Bjornson Male Chorus on Friday, December 18, 2015. Cocktails will be served at 6:30 p.m. and Dinner starts at 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Avalon...
Annual Danish Christmas Service in Chicago set for Saturday, December 12, 2015
By Hanne Beube -- This year’s DANSK JULE GUDSTJENESTE will be held on Saturday, December 12th at 3 pm in the Edison Park Lutheran Church in Chicago. We are looking forward to seeing many of you. It is the 22nd year that we have been able to prepare for Christmas in...
Consulate General of Denmark in Chicago hosts Danish Christmas Reception on Monday, December 14, 2015 – RSVP by Dec. 4
To celebrate the upcoming holiday season, the Consulate General of Denmark in Chicago is inviting the Danish-American community to a Holiday Reception with Gløgg and Æbleskiver - Danish holiday delicacies - on Monday, December 14, 2015 from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. If you are...
DAAC’s Traditional Danish Christmas Dinner in Illinois is Saturday, December 5, 2015
By Jesper Michelsen, DAAC Vice President - The Christmas spirit and snow have arrived in Chicago. Do not forget to sign up for the Danish American Athletic Club (DAAC)’s Traditional Danish Christmas Dinner on Saturday, December 5th, 2015. To RSVP, please e-mail Jan...
Travel back to the time of Jacob Riis with American Magic-Lantern Theater in New York on Sunday, December 6, 2015
A Victorian Christmas Magic-Lantern Show with the American Magic-Lantern Theater will be presented Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 3 p.m. at the Museum of the City of New York. Travel back to the time of Jacob Riis with an authentic 1890s magic-lantern show! Before the...
Danish Christmas Fair this weekend Nov. 21 & 22, 2015 in Brooklyn, New York
The Danish Seamen's Church, 102 Willow Street in Brooklyn, New York invites you to its traditional Danish Christmas Fair 2015: Saturday November 21, 11am-5pm Sunday November 22, 11am-3pm Visit the restaurant in Plymouth Church, 75 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 for...
REMINDER: Danish Christmas Bazaar in Rockville, Maryland is Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015
The Danish Club of Washington D.C. presents its Annual Danish Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at St. Elizabeth’s Church, 917 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20852. (Take I-270 to exit 4A east on Montrose Road. Go approximately one...
Check out the Entertainment Schedule and Vendor Lineup for International Christmas Market in Illinois this Saturday, Nov. 14
Danish Sisterhood Dagmar Lodge #4 members have been busy baking Danish goodies and preparing for the 2nd Annual International Christmas Market 2015 on Saturday, November 14, 10 am – 5 pm at Estonian House, 14700 Estonian Lane in Riverwoods, IL. Everyone is welcome to...
VocalEssence in Minnesota features Swedish composer Nils Lindberg’s A Christmas Cantata
VOCALESSENCE GOES BIG (BAND) THIS CHRISTMAS! Choral ensemble in Minnesota puts a swinging twist on traditional Christmas carols — and delivers “A Christmas Cantata”. Nationally acclaimed choral ensemble VocalEssence swings into the holiday season with its annual...
Chili Cook-Off and Clean Up Day at Vasa Park in South Elgin, Illinois set for Sun., Nov. 15
How would you like to enjoy some delicious Chili and help clean up for a few hours at the end of the season at Vasa Park in South Elgin, Illinois? Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin has scheduled its "Chili Cook-Off and Clean Up Day!" on Sunday, November 15,...
Danish Brotherhood decorates the tree at Museum of Science & Industry's Christmas Around the World in Chicago
Experience the beloved annual holiday tradition with the Museum of Science and Industry’s 74th annual Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light exhibits, opening on November 19, 2015. This year’s Danish tree is again decorated by Danish Brotherhood Lodge #35 of...
The Danish Pioneer Newspaper’s Holiday Greetings and Ad Deadline is November 20, 2015
The Danish Pioneer's staff is currently working on the newspaper's BIG Holiday Issue 2015. The Danish Pioneer’s holiday edition was spectacular last year with its NEW LARGER FORMAT and COLORFUL PAGES – and we’re now preparing the 2015 Edition. Please support The...
Dania Ladies Society schedules Christmas Buffet Lunch in Northbrook, Illinois on Thursday, December 10, 2015
Dania Ladies Society meets every other month (January, March, May, September and November) for a nice dinner and meeting at the Elks Club in Des Plaines, Illinois, but they also hold special events, such as their Summer Outings, sponsoring the June Birthday Party at...
Danish Cheer Committee of the Danish Lutheran Church in Yorba Linda, California plans 83rd Anniversary and Christmas Party on Saturday, December 5, 2015
The Danish Cheer Committee of the Danish Lutheran Church cordially invites you to celebrate its 83nd Anniversary and its Annual Christmas Party on Saturday, December 5th, 2015 inside the Tom & Valley Knudsen Cultural Center at The Danish Lutheran Church, 16881...
ROYAL NEWS: Danish Crown Prince Frederik in South Africa and Prince Joachim has a new role in the Danish Defense
HRH Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark is participating in a business promotional campaign in South Africa on November 2 - 4, 2015. The Crown Prince will lead a business delegation with nearly 50 companies to South Africa, which is the largest export market for Denmark...
Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement Announces 2015 Legacy Awards Gala
Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement of Long Island City and its Board of Directors are proud to announce details for the organization’s 2015 Legacy Awards Gala. The business attire event will honor the TransCanada Corporation, NYC Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van...
Annual Danish Christmas Bazaar of The Danish Club of Washington, D.C. planned for Saturday, November 14, 2015
The Danish Club of Washington, D.C.is holding its Annual Danish Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 14, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Saint Elizabeth's Church on 917 Montrose Road, Rockville, Maryland 20852, the same place as last year. This will be the...
Danish Modernity: Jacob Riis and Vilhelm Hammershøi in 1900 at The Museum of the City of New York on Monday, Nov. 16, 2015
On Monday, November 16, 2015 at 6:30 p.m., the Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd St., and the American-Scandinavian Foundation present an exploration of the work of Jacob A. Riis and Vilhelm Hammershøi, Danes of the same generation who took up...
Danish American Heritage Society International Conference Planned in Schaumburg, Illinois in 2017
The 40th Anniversary Conference of the Danish American Heritage Society will be held two years from now on October 5 - 7, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency, Schaumburg, Illinois. This international conference has previously been held in Des Moines, Iowa; Omaha, Nebraska and...
Chicago International Film Festival runs October 15 – 29, 2015
Celebrating its 51st anniversary this year, the Chicago International Film Festival is North America's longest-running competitive film festival, running Oct 15-29, 2015 at the AMC River East (322 E. Illinois St, Chicago). This year's Festival slate now includes six...
Museum of Danish America Buys Adjoining Land in Elk Horn, Iowa
Museum purchases Elim Children’s Home Property - By Nicky Christensen – On October 5, 2015, the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn, Iowa closed on the purchase of land that adjoins its current property, adding five acres to its grounds. The land, purchased from the...
News from Iowa: Danish Windmill Gala & Chair-ity Auction set for Saturday, November 7, 2015
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Danish Windmill’s arrival in Elk Horn, Iowa from its place of origin in Nørre Snede, Denmark. On Saturday, November 7th, 2015, the Danish Windmill's 6th Annual Gala and Chair-ity Auction will be held. It’s a fun evening...
Dr. Charles Peterson and North Park University’s Center for Scandinavian Studies being honored by Swedish American Museum in Chicago
North Park University’s Center for Scandinavian Studies and Dean Dr. Charles Peterson will be honored by the Swedish American Museum of Chicago on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 6 p.m., at the “Three Crowns Ball”, the museum’s annual dinner dance and auction to benefit...
Scandinavian Import and Gift Sale planned in New Providence, New Jersey on November 21, 2015
Marion Hoffman of Madison, Joyce Farrell and Cecilia Ammitzboll of Berkeley Heights, pictured, are holding samples of the Swedish straw goats that will be sold at Lodge Linne’s 37th annual Scandinavian Import and Gift Sale. The 2015 sale will be held on Saturday,...
New Danish sports campaign puts schools in motion
In week 41 in Denmark, the Danish Sports Federation (DIF) is focusing on good stories about sports, exercise and movement in schools. On the Friday before the autumn holidays, "Danish School Sports" is inviting students to "School Exercise Day", where 95 percent of...
Across Oceans, Across Time ® . . . Morsingers Wanted!
Stories from the Genealogy Center at the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn, Iowa- Morsingers Wanted!! -- The island of Mors lies in the Limfjord in far northwestern Jutland. Now part of Region Nordjylland, the island was formerly part of Thisted County (Amt). Its...
Tips for Shopping Online – Whether in Denmark or the USA
By Savannah Murin, TechImage for The Danish Pioneer Newspaper - According to Statistics Denmark, the Internet has become widely popular in the everyday life of the Danes – and the mobile phone is increasingly used for this purpose. Seven out of ten mobile phone owners...
Autumn holidays in Denmark: Meet King Frederik 7th at Christiansborg Palace
On October 10 – 18th, 2015, visitors to Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, Denmark can take a royal journey through time with King Frederik 7. During the Danish autumn holidays, the dramatized tale “The People’s King” will take place at the castle and visitors will...
Meet Danish Holocaust survivor Steen Axel Metz from Odense
By Professor Jeff Hancks - Over seventy years have passed since Allied and Soviet forces liberated Nazi Germany’s concentration camps and exposed their horrors to the world. But one Danish-American has dedicated his life to making sure that we never forget what...
‘Skål! Scandinavian Spirits’ exhibit comes to The Danish Home in New Jersey on October 3, 4 and 10
On Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th & 10th (2-5 PM), the new "Skål! Scandinavian Spirits" is on display at The Danish Home in Edison, New Jersey. Weekdays by appointment. Skål! Scandinavian Spirits is an exhibition exploring the role of aquavit and...
Danish folk music duo Jensen & Bugge on tour in the Pacific Northwest in October 2015
The dynamic Danish folk duo Jensen & Bugge will be coming to the Pacific Northwest in October 2015 for a tour of rare Danish traditional music on virtuosic fiddle and accordion. Mette Jensen is one of the best young accordionists in Denmark, and an award-winning...
Culture and tourism as a draw for Southern Denmark
The Regional Council of Southern Denmark has at its last meeting granted 8.7 million Danish kroner for cultural and tourism projects in the region. Three sites in Southern Denmark have appointed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. The town of Christiansfeld is the latest...
Beekeeper, cancer survivor named Miss Norsk Høstfest 2015
Jane Peterson of Minot, North Dakota crowned Miss Norsk Høstfest 2015 - Seventeen-year-old Jane Peterson of Minot has been named 2015 Miss Norsk Høstfest. That means you'll find her at the festival each day, meeting people and connecting with her Norwegian heritage....
Women’s Auxiliary of The Danish Home of Chicago plans Fall Brunch on Sat., October 10, 2015
It's soon time for the Women's Auxiliary of The Danish Home of Chicago's 2015 Fall Brunch. This popular event will take place Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 11 a.m. sharp at The Danish Home, 5656 N. Newcastle Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631. Price: $30 per person. Gentlemen,...
MAJOR NEW EXHIBIT: Jacob A. Riis: Revealing New York’s Other Half Opens Soon at the Museum of the City of New York
City Museum Offers Comprehensive Exploration of the Life and Work of Danish Photographer Jacob A. Riis, New York’s Master of Social Activism on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 – Sunday, March 20, 2016. The Museum of the City of New York presents Jacob A. Riis: Revealing...
Danish papercut artist Torben Jarlstrøm Clausen to participate in Norsk Høstfest in USA
The Danish papercut artist Torben Jarlstrøm Clausen loves to make papercut art and now he is participating in Norsk Høstfest in Minot, North Dakota, which will be held September 29 - October 3, 2015. Norsk Høstfest is the largest Scandinavian festival in North...
Delicious Fish Boil and Harvest Fest planned October 3, 2015 at Vasa Park in Illinois
The 15th Annual Vasa Park FISH BOIL & HARVEST FEST takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin, Illinois. The event is presented by Scandinavian Park, Inc. NFP, an Illinois 501(c)3 non-profit...
HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark to attend NORTH Nordic Food Festival 2015 in NY
Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark will attend this year's NORTH Nordic Food Festival, a six-day celebration of the culinary culture of Northern Europe, in New York City. HRH will visit the Danish market at NORTH Festival’s "Denmark Day" on Sunday,...
Swedish Films to be showcased during Milwaukee Film Festival Sept. 24 – Oct. 9, 2015
Julie Seidlitz from "Julie's Cooking Creations", who conducted successful Nordic Cuisine Cooking Classes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in May 2015, informs The Danish Pioneer Newspaper that Swedish films will be showcased during the Milwaukee Film Festival, which will be...
Solvang Danish Days This Weekend in California – September 18 – 20, 2015
Public Invited to “Be a Dane for the Weekend” and Enjoy New, Free Entertainment & Activities - In the community known as “California’s Little Denmark,” the charitable Solvang Danish Days Foundation (http://www.SolvangDanishDays.org) is coordinating the 79th...
Extensive exhibit on the life and achievements of immigrant Albert Appleton runs September 18 – November 29, 2015 in Chicago’s Swedish American Museum
“Appleton: Portrait of a Swedish Chicago Legacy,” an exhibit that will open Friday, September 18, 2015, in the Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640, is a tribute to a pioneer whose family has continued his appreciation of the arts. The...
New Nordic Cuisine and Aquavit Tasting served on the lovely patio of Tre Kronor in Chicago
Akvavit Theatre invites you to the 2nd annual New Nordic Cuisine and Aquavit Tasting served on the lovely patio of Tre Kronor Restaurant in Chicago. Meet the Board and Company members of Akvavit and hear about our upcoming season. All proceeds from the event are in...
Entertainment schedule posted for Sunday, September 13, 2015 Scandinavian Day Festival at Vasa Park, South Elgin, Illinois
The Entertainment Schedule for the 2015 Scandinavian Day Festival at Vasa Park, Route 31, South Elgin, Illinois has been released. Direct from Stockholm, come and hear Swedish Recording Artist Peter Nordberg at the 2015 Scandinavian Day Festival in Illinois. From 10...
The Danish Royal Theatre’s Orchestra plays Carl Nielsen in Europe’s finest concert halls
Two of Europe's highly esteemed concert halls in Germany and England are providing a framework for the Royal Danish Orchestra's upcoming tour: On Monday, September 14th, the orchestra plays a concert in Berlinerfilharmonien, and on Wednesday, September 16, it is the...
Across Oceans, Across Time® …. Sports for Sport’s Sake
Earlier this year, the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn, Iowa received an 1898 Columbia bicycle from the great niece of the first owner, Samuel Sherman Thompson (shown here with his bicycle). The bike is a Columbia Model 49, racing model, and made by Pope...
ABBA Salute to perform at Wisconsin’s Scandinavian Festival on Saturday, October 3, 2015
By Marcia Jante -- Save the Date! On Saturday, October 3, 2015, the ABBA Salute group from Chicago will be performing at Scandinavian Festival at Ronald Reagan Elementary School, 4225 South Calhoun Rd, New Berlin, Wisconsin 53151. This Scandinavian Fest has everything...
The Danish Home of Chicago to present Essence Award on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Benefit at Arlington Racecourse
The 2015 Essence Award recipients will be honored on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at The Danish Home of Chicago Foundation’s Annual Fundraiser in the Governor’s Room at Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights, IL. The theme this year is “The Perfect...
Follow along with Denmark’s first astronaut in space, return flight planned for September 12, 2015
Denmark's first Danish astronaut in space Andreas Mogensen has been conducting experiments, spoke to the Danish Prime Minister live on TV and is scheduled to operate a robotic arm from space among many other items on a busy itinerary. Mogensen was launched into space...
Upper Midwest Rebild Chapter invites you to 20th Annual Wine Social in Minnesota on Sept. 26
The Upper Midwest Chapter of the Rebild National Park Society, the Danish-American Friendship Organization, cordially invites you to the Twentieth Annual Wine Social on Saturday, September 26th, 2015 from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm at Loring Green East Fireside Lounge, 1201 Yale...
Danish Spoons Coming to the Scandinavian Cultural Center in Massachusetts
News and photo courtesy of the Scandinavian Cultural Center in Massachusetts - Five years ago, Printmaker and Book Artist Annie Silverman was invited to attend summer artist residencies in both Denmark and Ireland. While in Denmark, she bought some silver plated...
Danish Bakery For Sale in Arizona – Owner To Retire
Are you interested in buying a Danish Bakery in Arizona? It is an established business for 15 years and the owner is to retire. For more information, please call John Oberg at 520-235-0685. =================================================================== “LIKE” US...
Danish astronaut launched into space on September 2, 2015
It's a historic day for Denmark, as Danish astronaut Andreas Mogensen has launched into space the morning of September 2, 2015 on a 10-day European Space Agency mission to the International Space Station. Mogensen is the first astronaut of Danish nationality to go to...
