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Danish Sisterhood & Danish Home of Chicago to participate in Norwegian Parade on May 17
Sunday, May 17, 2015 marks the date for the Annual Norwegian Parade in Park Ridge, Illinois, and the Danish Sisterhood Dagmar Lodge #4 and The Danish Home of Chicago will again be participating in the parade to support their Scandinavian friends. Every year the...
Danish Sankt Hans Party planned in Berlin, Massachusetts on Saturday, June 20, 2015
News from Danish Society of Massachusetts - Courtesy of Jane K. Kjems, The Danish Pioneer's Regional Editor for MA - Dansk Sankt Hans Fest 2015 Saturday, June 20th, 2015 @ 4:00 pm Place: Steen & Carla’s farm Great Oak Farm, 227 Highland Street, Berlin, MA...
Welcome to the neighborhood bar with a Scandinavian connection in Chicago!
Maria and Harry Nyholm, Jr., the children of Harry Nyholm and late Danish Sisterhood National Secretary Nancy Nyholm, have had the dream of owning a neighborhood bar in Chicago, and in early 2015, they held the grand opening of "The Cabin at Old Irving", 4104 North...
2015 Eurovision Song Contest approaching, who will win?
Popular Annual Song Contest Celebrates European Pop Music - Before American Idol, there was the Eurovision Song Contest. Since 1956, the Eurovision Song Contest has been one of Europe’s most popular television programs and one of television’s longest running music...
Hey Facebook Fans, The Danish Pioneer Newspaper has an Exclusive First Year Deal for You!
Did you know that The Danish Pioneer Newspaper will celebrate its historic “150th Anniversary” in just 7 short years – in 2022? Please join us today in supporting your Danish and Scandinavian heritage! Your annual support of The Danish Pioneer Newspaper’s print...
Danes Worldwide holding special programs in Chicago, Washington, New York, Toronto and Vancouver
Danes Worldwide and the Consulate General of Denmark in Chicago will hold a special program at The Danish Home of Chicago on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Programs will also be held in Washington on May 30, New York on June 1, Toronto on June 7 and Vancouver on June 9....
Danish musical duo Jensen & Bugge performing in USA May 12 – 24, 2015 – See tour schedule
The Danish Fiddle & Accordion Duo Mette Jensen and Kristian Bugge will be visiting the USA May 12 - 24, 2015, including presenting a performance at "Fiddlepallooza 2015" on Tuesday, May 12 at Mauer Hall at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. Stops on...
CALIFORNIA NEWS: Come join the fun in Southern California in May 2015 + Grundlovsfest
Arne Brinkland, Secretary of The Danish National Committee in Southern California, has shared the following May 2015 Events for the Los Angeles & Orange County area with The Danish Pioneer Newspaper. For more information, please e-mail Arne Brinkland at...
Bjornson Male Chorus announces Concert Dinner/Dance in Illinois on Friday, June 12, 2015
Ready for some music and dancing to kick off the summer? You're cordially invited to the Bjornson Male Chorus Concert Dinner/Dance on Friday, June 12, 2015 at the Avalon Banquets, 1905 East Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Enjoy social hour at 6:30 p.m., the...
NEW LISTING: Here’s your chance to buy The Danish Inn Restaurant in Elk Horn, Iowa
NEW LISTING! The Danish Inn restaurant at 4116 Main Street, Elk Horn, Iowa is for sale. Located next to The Danish Windmill, this restaurant has been famous in Southwest Iowa for 30+ years. A top eatery in a top tourist community of Elk Horn, IA, it is a turn key...
THE HOPE CHEST from The Danish Home of Chicago salutes Mother’s Day with a great $100 giveaway this month
Recent posts from THE HOPE CHEST – online news and stories from The Danish Home of Chicago – have highlighted Mother's Day, "Green Space: Disney Meets Tivoli", Nordic Pride, Hans Christian Andersen, Easter Traditions and more. You are cordially invited to subscribe...
Come enjoy a picnic dinner at Vasa Park in South Elgin, Illinois
Now that the flowers are blooming and the trees are beautiful, come out to Vasa Park, Route 31, South Elgin, Illinois for the 10th Annual Midsommar Celebration presented by Scandinavian Park, Inc. NFP. Enjoy a picnic dinner, Maypole dancing and a delicious potluck...
Enjoy Danish Open-Faced Sandwiches at The Danish Home of Chicago on Saturday, May 30
The Women's Auxiliary of The Danish Home of Chicago cordially invites you to a NEW EVENT. Come enjoy Danish Open-Faced Sandwiches at a special Benefit Luncheon on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at The Danish Home, 5656 N. Newcastle Avenue, Chicago, Illinois...
Viking Fest 2015 planned in Brooklyn, NY on May 16
It's time for the Viking Fest 2015 in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 16. Click on the flyer for additional details. ================================================================== ABOUT THE DANISH PIONEER NEWSPAPER - SINCE 1872...
100,000 spectators expected for Norwegian Constitution Day Parade in Brooklyn, NY set for Sunday, May 17, 2015
Spring is here once again, so plan to come out and join your Scandinavian friends in celebrating the 63rd Annual Norwegian Constitution Day Parade, scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 17th, 2015 at 1:30 pm on Third Avenue in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York. The theme...
All ambulance stations are now in place in Southern Denmark
When BIOS and Responce take over ambulance driving in Southern Denmark on September 1, 2015, the ambulances will be located at 41 ambulance stations spread across the region. Region South Denmark has now approved the location of the last of the many stations. BIOS...
Nordic music programs coming to Chicago in May 2015 and enjoy 50th Midsommar Celebration
Singers to perform at Swedish Museum in Andersonville - Just added to the May schedule of events at Chicago’s Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark Street, is a program of traditional Sámi “yoik” vocals by Ulda, a group founded by Ulla Pirttijärvi-Länsman, from 4 to...
Introducing the Lloyd and Muriel Neve Collection from the Danish American Archive and Library
By Timothy A. Jensen, Ph.D. - The Lloyd and Muriel Neve Collection, like several others at the Danish American Archive and Library in Blair, Nebraska, is primarily a collection of letters. Yet this collection stands out for the extraordinary depth and variety of its...
Rebild Scholarship available for Study in Denmark
Deadline is June 5, 2015 - The Upper Midwest Rebild Scholarship Corporation (501c3) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2015 scholarship award are currently being accepted. The award will help support a semester of study (Fall 2015 or Spring 2016 only) at...
Viking Fest set for May 16, 2015 in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York
Bay Ridge's annual Viking Fest, sponsored by the Scandinavian East Coast Museum (SECM), will be held on May 16, 2015, from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at Bliss/Owl's Head Park, 68th Street & Narrows Avenue Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York. The SECM is happy to announce that...
Midwest Danish American Chamber plans TOP GOLF Event on Thursday, May 14, 2015
Would you like to try TOP GOLF? The Midwest Danish American Chamber of Commerce is planning its Annual TOP GOLF Event on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Illinois. Click on the flyer for details or visit the Chamber website at www.mwdacc.com...
Nordic Faire planned in Munster, Indiana on Saturday, May 2, 2015
Royal Danish Guard Society’s Bird Shoot set for Sunday, June 14, 2015
View photos and videos from Danish Queen’s 75th Birthday at www.kongehuset.dk
‘Skål! Scandinavian Spirits’ opens April 25, 2015 at Museum of Danish America in Iowa
Cannon salute at Kronborg Castle planned for the Danish Queen’s 75th Birthday on April 16, 2015
Come and hear the blasts, when the cannons are fired at Kronborg Castle in Helsingør, Denmark this week. The guns at Kronborg are being fired as a salute with 27 thunderous shots on the occasion of Her Majesty the Queen of Denmark's 75th birthday on Thursday, April...
Ways to Save Money on a European Family Vacation
Is a trip to Scandinavia on your wish list? Or how about combining a trip to Denmark with other parts of Europe? If a European vacation seems like a financial stretch, take note: there are plenty of ways to see the continent affordably. With transportation deals and...
Huge donation of 30 million kroner to support Danish Olympic ambitions
"Dansk Supermarked" has donated 30 million kroner to provide the best Danish athletes optimal conditions up to and during the 2016 Olympics in Rio. The amount is the largest single donation ever to Danish elite sports. The money allows for, among other things, new...
Come join the Danish Sisterhood in Chicago for a Flower-Arranging Demonstration in April and a Parade in May
By Bente Rasmussen, Past President & Event Coordinator, Dagmar Lodge #4, Chicago - The Danish Sisterhood of America's Dagmar Lodge #4 of Chicago recently celebrated its 130th anniversary. Over the years, there have been and are many devoted Sisters who make our...
Southern California’s Annual Scandinavian Festival is April 18 and 19, 2015 in Thousand Oaks
Scandinavian Festival 2015 presents Family Fun for All! Southern California’s Annual Scandinavian Festival on the beautiful campus of California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California will be held on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2015 from 10:00...
The Danish American Archive and Library: A Life Saver
By Christie Jensen Gehringer - The Danish American Archive and Library (DAAL) saved my life. Although that is not literally true, the DAAL preserves my heritage. As the descendant of Danish immigrants, I have always been proud of my roots, my Danish forefathers,...
Scandinavian American Police and Fire Association presents GET BEHIND THE VEST Fundraiser
The Scandinavian American Police and Fire Association presents a Benefit Fundraiser for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation GET BEHIND THE VEST. The organization is trying to raise 4 million dollars to buy new bullet proof vests to replace all the old vests worn by...
DANISH ROYAL CALENDAR: A busy schedule for April 10 – 23
It's an exciting time in Denmark right now leading up to the festivities in connection with Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II's 75th Birthday on April 16, 2015. Here is the Danish Royal Calendar for April 10 - April 23, 2015. Read more about the Danish Royal Family and...
OBITUARY: In Memory of Margaret (Marge) Dobbs
Margaret B. Dobbs (nee Henriksen), 94, a good friend of The Danish Pioneer Newspaper and a life-long resident of Chicago, passed away March 29, 2015. Marge was the beloved wife of the late Atha A. “Tuffy”; loving mother of Glen Einar and John Robert (Heather Brown);...
Danish Food Book Wins Prize
Eat Smart in Denmark was a Big Winner at the Gourmand Awards in Paris! Edouard Cointreau, President of Gourmand Awards in Paris, announced recently that Madison, Wisconsin author Carol Schroeder and her co-author (and daughter) Katrina Schroeder’s book Eat Smart in...
Danish Brotherhood in Illinois plans Frikadeller Scholarship Dinner on May 15, 2015
Danish Brotherhood Lodge #35 meets on the third Friday of each Month at the Harald Viking Lodge, 6730 W. 175th Street, Tinley Park, Illinois at 7:30 pm unless otherwise specified. The April meeting is Friday, April 17, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. Come and enjoy the delicious...
Tivoli Festival 2015 in Copenhagen is Scandinavia’s largest classical music festival
In the mood for some music in 2015? This summer the Tivoli Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark presents 54 concerts from May 24 to September 22. With its star-studded ensembles and internationally renowned conductors, singers and instrumentalists, Tivoli Festival equals...
35th Annual Tivoli Fest in Iowa celebrates ‘Where Memories and Movies are Made’
Looking for something different to do for Memorial Day Weekend 2015? How about planning a visit to the Danish Villages in western Iowa? The 35th annual Tivoli Fest in Elk Horn & Kimballton, Iowa will take place Memorial Day weekend, May 23-24, 2015. This year’s...
Come enjoy Danish open-faced sandwiches at DAAC Spring Luncheon in Illinois on April 18
It is soon time for the annual Danish American Athletic Club Spring Luncheon on Saturday, April 18th, 2015 at 12:30 pm at Al’s Café, 43 Du Page Court, Elgin, IL 60120. For reservations call Jan at (847) 742 6158 or email her at jwetherbe@aol.com The delicious menu...
ROYAL CALENDAR: Celebrating Her Majesty Queen Margrethe of Denmark’s 75th Birthday in April
In preparation for Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark's 75th birthday on April 16, 2015, many festivities are taking place now through her official birthday, including receptions, lunches, a press conference, appearances on the Royal balcony, and more. The...
Two Scholarships available from Danish National Committee of Southern California
Did you know that the Danish National Committee of Southern California offers two scholarships of $1,000 each to two young people of Danish descent with legal residence in Southern California (Zip Codes 90000-93599)? Applicants must be graduating seniors in High...
Nordic Heritage Museum introduces new monthly program, NORDIC NIGHTS
The Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle, Washington has several exciting upcoming programs. There will be a preview of Diana Velasco: Dual Exposures at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2015 and the opening reception and lecture of Warner Sallman: Master Painter at 4:00...
CALIFORNIA NEWS: Come Join the April and May 2015 Events for the LA & Orange County area
Arne Brinkland, Secretary of The Danish National Committee in Southern California, has shared the following April and May 2015 Events for the Los Angeles & Orange County area with The Danish Pioneer Newspaper. For more information, please e-mail Arne Brinkland at...
Tivoli in Copenhagen, Denmark opens on April 1, 2015
On April 1, 2015, Tivoli in Copenhagen, Denmark opens for its longest summer season in the garden's history. Guests can look forward to seeing a tulip field with 96,000 tulips in spring colors. Families with children can play in Rasmus Klump’s World, which has new...
Danish Royal couple’s summer cruise on the Royal Yacht Dannebrog planned for 2015
The Danish royal couple will make summer 2015 visits onboard the Royal Yacht Dannebrog to the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Denmark. The dates of the visits are: June 15th - 19th: The royal couple will visit the Faroe Islands July 9th - 23rd: The royal couple will...
‘Fjord/Glacier/River’ exhibit presented in Indiana April 2 through April 24, 2015
'Fjord/Glacier/River' exhibit opens with reception and gallery talk by artist Rebecca Allan Artist Rebecca Allan will discuss her most recent paintings in a gallery talk during the opening of an exhibit of Allan's work entitled "Fjord/Glacier/River" at Herron School...
NEW YORK: Opening Party for 'Brooklyn/Norway: A Visual Interpretation' planned for April 1, 2015 at Danish Athletic Club
The exhibition "Brooklyn/Norway: A Visual Interpretation" will hold an opening party on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 6:00 pm at the Danish Athletic Club, located at 741 - 65th Street, Brooklyn, New York. This exhibit came out of the following Call to Artists. The...
Nordic Cuisine Cooking Demonstrations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin planned in May
Some of the world’s most influential restaurants are located in Scandinavia. While instructor Julie Seidlitz won't attempt any five-star entrees at the Nordic Cooking Demonstrations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in May, participants will create a lavish smorgasbord of...
New Danish ambassador appointed in USA
News courtesy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark has reshuffled three positions and appointed new ambassadors to the United States, Ghana and Croatia. The change comes on August 15, 2015, however in Ghana, the...
Celebrate Spring with the Women’s Auxiliary of The Danish Home of Chicago at Benefit Luncheon on April 11
The 57th Annual Women's Auxiliary of The Danish Home Benefit Spring Luncheon will be held at the Old Orchard Country Club, 700 West Rand Road, Mt. Prospect, Illinois on Saturday, April 11, 2015. The event starts at 11 a.m. with cocktails and Noon luncheon. On the menu...
Voyage to the Virtual on view at Scandinavia House in New York through Saturday, April 4, 2015
The first Scandinavia House exhibition in New York City dedicated to digital, moving image, and light-based Nordic art, Voyage to the Virtual, takes the metaphor of "the voyage" - a concept deeply rooted in Nordic identity - as a starting point for an exploration into...
Scandinavian Park in Illinois plans Midsommar Celebration, Scandinavian Day Festival and Popular Fish Boil for 2015
Did you know that Scandinavian Park, Inc. NFP celebrates all things Scandinavian at Vasa Park in South Elgin, Illinois, but the park itself is also available for rentals from May through October for weddings, picnics, fundraisers and more? Beautiful 25-acre Vasa Park...
REMINDER: Danish film being shown at European Union Film Festival at the Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 6 p.m.
The 18th Annual European Union Film Festival runs through April 2, 2015 in Chicago! So far, some wonderful films have been screened, and the Gene Siskel Film Center still has many, many more to come. The European Union Film Festival offers an incredible variety of...
DANES IN THE NEWS: Dorthe Crüger is named new managing director of Lillebaelt Hospital
As of March 18, 2015, Region Southern Denmark has appointed Dorthe Crüger as the new managing hospital director at Little Belt Hospital, which includes hospitals in Kolding, Vejle, Middelfart, Fredericia and Give. She is 50 years old and comes from a position as...
Celebrating 30 Years of the Northern Lights Auktion to benefit Nordic Museum in Seattle!
Northern Lights Auktion Set for April 18th, 2015 The 30th Annual Northern Lights Auktion benefiting the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle, Washington features a fabulous dinner, hundreds of unexpected auctions items, and plenty of aquavit for everyone. The Nordic...
NEWS FROM DENMARK: Arthritis Hospital moves to Sønderborg in 2017
King Christian X's Arthritis Hospital is moving from Gråsten to the hospital in Sønderborg in 2017. Region Southern Denmark and the Danish Arthritis Association have prepared proposals for an agreement for the Arthritis Hospital’s relocation and future operating costs...
EXCITING NEWS: New Film About Danes in the USA
A Danish journalist and his American wife are making a documentary about Danes in the United States. The film explores the challenges immigrants face, as they learn to exist between old and new worlds, between the past and the future. Kim and Rosy Aronson have been...
Maersk Line in Copenhagen announces new CFO
On March 13, 2015, Maersk Line in Copenhagen, Denmark announced that on April 7, 2015, Pierre Danet, current Vice President and regional CFO of Hewlett Packard, Printing and Personal Systems in EMEA, will join Maersk Line as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and be part...
60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee of the Crowning of Miss Norway of Greater New York planned for March 28, 2015
On Saturday, March 28th, 2015, the Miss Norway Contest will be held at the Norwegian Christian Home & Health Center, at 1250 - 67th Street in Brooklyn, New York in the Arthur Nilsen Banquet Hall at 2 p.m. This year marks a very important milestone for the contest,...
New York Scandia Symphony to perform Nielsen and Sibelius on 150th Anniversary of their births
The New York Scandia Symphony, under the baton of Music Director Dorrit Matson, presents "NIELSEN and SIBELIUS 150 Anniversary", celebrating renowned Scandinavian composers Carl Nielsen and Jean Sibelius on the 150th anniversary of their births (1865). The event is...
Solvang, California to host 2015 Special Olympians from Denmark
On March 5, 2015, residents and leaders from more than 100 communities in California learned if they would be saying Velkommen!, Bonjour!, ¡Hola!, or Hello! beginning July 21 when they host 7,000 athletes and 3,000 coaches in the days prior to the start of the 2015...
Danish Brotherhood in Chicago celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
Today (Saturday, March 14, 2015), the Chicago River has been dyed emerald green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day with 45 pounds of eco-friendly vegetable dye poured into the river – and a St. Patrick’s Day Parade is held in downtown Chicago. Meanwhile, Danish Brotherhood...
Æbleskive Breakfast & Danish Open-Faced Sandwiches TO GO this Sunday, March 15, 2015 in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Come join the Danish American Center, 3030 West River Parkway South, Minneapolis, MN 55406 for the next æbleskive breakfast in the remodeled dining room at Danebo this Sunday, March 15, 2015 from 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Cost for the all-you-can-eat breakfast is $8.50...
Queen Sonja of Norway and Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark to receive ASF Gold Medals on April 17, 2015 in NY
Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway and His Excellency Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former Prime Minister of Denmark and former Secretary General of NATO, will be awarded ASF Gold Medals at The American-Scandinavian Foundation Spring Gala on Friday April 17, 2015 at The...
Nordic Heritage Museum shows the iconic work of the ‘best known artist of the century’
The Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle, Washington presents "Warner Sallman: Master Painter" from April 11- April 21, 2015 - The son of Nordic immigrants, Chicago-born painter Warner Sallman (1892-1968) has been cited by the New York Times as one of the most...
National Danish Performance Team to entertain in Georgia on Saturday, March 14, 2015
The National Danish Performance Team (NDPT) started their U.S. Tour with a week in Houston, Texas. The team continued to New Orleans and will be performing in Atlanta & Marietta, Georgia on Saturday, March 14, 2015. For more information, please visit...
Delicious Details on March 2015 ‘Taste of Solvang’ in California
Come Visit the "Danish Capital of America" in Solvang, California - The 23rd annual Taste of Solvang offers savory flavors and sensations from Wednesday, March 18 through Sunday, March 22, 2015. This popular event in California lures “foodies” with its variety of...
INTERVIEW WITH THE DANISH PIONEER: Translating Grundtvig – a labor of love!
During the December 2014 holiday season, Edward and Hanna Broadbridge from England & Denmark presented an afternoon program of the famous Dane N.F.S. Grundtvig’s "Christmas Hymns" in English at The Danish Home of Chicago. The Danish Pioneer's Editor Linda...
THE HOPE CHEST from The Danish Home of Chicago highlights the Oscars, Fastelavn, Vinterjazz, Vasa Park and LEGO
Recent posts from THE HOPE CHEST – online news and stories from The Danish Home of Chicago – have highlighted the Danish success through the years at the Oscars, introduced the traditions of Fastelavn and Vinterjazz, explored the Scandinavian history of Vasa Park in...
Iceland creates transatlantic surveillance corridor
Icelandic Civil Aviation Administration (Isavia) is now providing continuous surveillance across the Atlantic with ADS-B. Did you know that the Icelandic Civil Aviation Administration (Isavia) manages one of the largest airspaces in the world from the North Pole...
‘What does it mean to be Danish?’ — Photographs explore multi-cultural identities at the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle
The Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle, Washington presents "Diana Velasco: Dual Exposures" from April 4 to June 28, 2015 - Diana Velasco is an artist from Denmark whose photographs focus on the subjects of identity, personal history, and relationships. Velasco’s...
National Danish Performance Team arrives in the USA
The National Danish Performance Team members have arrived safely in the USA for their approximate 5-week U.S. TOUR for 2015! You can follow along on the tour, which will take the group from Houston to New Orleans, Georgia, Kentucky and Maryland/Washington, D.C., at...
The Danish Pioneer’s Editor headed to Solvang, CA for Danish Cultural Frontrunners Meeting
Denmark-U.S. Cultural Seminar to be held in Solvang, California March 1 - 3, 2015 - News courtesy of Consulate General of Denmark in New York - In the beginning of March, a Danish-U.S. cultural network, known as The Cultural Frontrunners, will gather for their...
European Union Film Festival coming to Chicago on March 6 through April 2, 2015
The Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago will soon be presenting the 18th Annual European Union Film Festival, the largest showcase in North America for the cinema of the European Union nations! From March 6 through April 2, 2015, the Gene Siskel Film Center will...
Danebod Folk Meeting in Tyler, Minnesota set for August 19-23
Please mark your calendars for the Danebod Folk Meeting, which will be held in Tyler, Minnesota on August 19 -23, 2015. Registration materials will available in late April. Danebod in Southwestern Minnesota hosts many wonderful programs including week-long recreation...
Special ‘Passport to Scandinavia’ event coming to Field Museum in Chicago on March 18, 2015
On WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015 from 6 PM - 9 PM, you can experience a curated viewing of the new “Vikings” exhibit at the Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605. Enjoy live Scandinavian music and dancing. Sample Scandinavian cuisine from local...
San Francisco Rebild Chapter plans ‘Surprise Luncheon’ on March 15, 2015 at Aldersly
The Rebild San Francisco Bay Area Chapter will hold its Annual Meeting Luncheon on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Aldersly Garden Retirement Community in San Rafael, CA. Info & RSVP by March 9: Natalie Heer at 831-426-4623 or Bente at 408-981-3562. Rebild National...
Scandinavian Park in Illinois plans Dinner Dance & Fundraiser for Saturday, March 14, 2015
"Scandinavian Rhapsody" is the 2015 theme for the 12th Annual Scandinavian Park Dinner Dance & Fundraiser for Vasa Park in Illinois. The event will be held Saturday, March 14 at the Avalon Banquets, 1905 E. Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, and everyone...
The Year’s Chef and Year’s Server honored at the Copenhagen Food Fair on February 22, 2015
Photos courtesy of The Danish Pioneer’s Staff Photographer Hasse Ferrold - The Year’s Chef, the Year’s Server and the KODA Food & Music Prize were awarded at the Copenhagen Food Fair, which is running February 22 to 24, 2015 at the Bella Center in Denmark. Read...
CALIFORNIA NEWS: Come celebrate Fastelavn in Yorba Linda on Sun. Feb. 22, 2015
The Danish American Club in Orange County has some great upcoming programs in 2015. This Sunday, February 22, they will celebrate FASTELAVN! Dress Up and Have Fun! Costume contest for the kids! Come dressed in costume and slå katten af tønden ("hit the cat out of the...
Happy 130th Anniversary to Danish Sisterhood Dagmar Lodge #4 of Chicago, established in 1885
Established in 1885, Dagmar Lodge #4 of Chicago is one of the oldest lodges in the Danish Sisterhood of America. To celebrate the lodge's 130th anniversary in 2015, the members are holding their Annual Winter Luncheon Fundraiser and Celebration of the 130th...
Meet the new interns from Denmark at the Museum of Danish America in Iowa
By Nicky Christensen, Museum of Danish America The Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn, Iowa has recently welcomed two new Danish interns, thanks to the grant support of the Scan | Design Foundation by Inger & Jens Bruun: CHARLOTTE KEIMIG, 23 I am the newest...
Copenhagen Police thank everyone for the assistance
Copenhagen Police would like to express its thanks to everyone who has contributed to the police’s work and investigation in connection with the weekend’s tragic events, in a press release issued February 17, 2015. They have received thousands of calls from the public...
PHOTOS: The Danish Pioneer’s Staff Photographer Hasse Ferrold shares images from the candlelight vigil in Copenhagen on Feb. 16
Danes gather to commemorate victims of Copenhagen shooting attacks (Photos courtesy of Hasse Ferrold, The Danish Pioneer Newspaper’s Staff Photographer) All political parties in the Copenhagen City Council and the public were invited on Monday, February 16, 2015 from...
Denmark nominates ‘Millennium Development Goals (MDG)’ for the Nobel Peace Prize for 2015
News courtesy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark - Danish Minister for Trade and Development Cooperation Mogens Jensen and eight of his predecessors have nominated the Millennium Development Goals (MDG), also known as the 2015 goals, for the Nobel Peace...
Flags to fly at half-staff in Denmark on February 16 and statement by Queen Margrethe
Flags to fly at half-staff following the attack in Copenhagen - To commemorate the victims of the attack in Copenhagen, it has been decided that on Monday, February 16, 2015, flags will fly at half-staff on all Danish government buildings and government vessels....
Danish Crown Prince visits Copenhagen Police Headquarters to thank officers, Prime Minister speaks at memorial ceremony
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark visited the Copenhagen Police Headquarters early on Monday, February 16, 2015. During the visit, the Crown Prince thanked the police for their efforts in connection with the weekend shooting incidents and greeted...
Denmark on high alert following two separate shootings
Denmark is on high alert following two separate shootings, one at Krudttønden Cafe in Østerbro in Copenhagen on February 14, 2015 where the Swedish artist Lars Vilks was present, and a second shooting occurred early February 15 Danish time in Krystalgade. Following...
Status after the Copenhagen shootings at Krudttønden and on Krystalgade: This affects us all
Yesterday, Saturday, February 14, 2015 at approximately 15:33 a perpetrator shot, with an automatic weapon, towards participants in a debate at the Culture House “Krudttønden” in the area of Østerbro in Copenhagen. A 55-year-old man was hit and killed, and three...
Across Oceans, Across Time ® … The Life & Times of Danish Immigrant Chris Sorensen
By Angela Stanford, Curator of Collections & Registrar, Museum of Danish America - The transit shown here was used for surveying in the tiling business by Chris Sorensen, a Danish immigrant who settled and worked in Iowa. The photograph shows Chris and his...
Danish artist featured at Agora Gallery in New York in March
Danish artist Anni Koch-Knudsen's Transformative Paintings of Fluid Environments will be on exhibit at Agora Gallery NYC from March 6 - March 26, 2015 - Chelsea’s Agora Gallery in New York will feature the original work of Danish artist Anni Koch-Knudsen in The...
From Jenny Lind to ABBA: A Musical Evening planned in Chicago on April 18, 2015
The Swedish-American Historical Society together with the Swedish Women’s Educational Association and the Swedish American Museum in Chicago invite you to enjoy a bouquet of Swedish music in America, presented by Dr. Anne-Charlotte Harvey on Saturday, April 18, 2015...
Annual Fastelavn (Danish Mardi Gras) planned by Scandinavian East Coast Museum in New York
On Sunday, February 22nd from 2:00 - 6:00 the Scandinavian East Coast Museum will be holding their Annual Fastelavn Celebration (Danish Mardi Gras) at the Danish Athletic Club, located at 735 - 65th Street, Brooklyn, New York. All are invited to come and...
Children’s Exhibit and Arctic Puppet Show in New York
The Ridge Creative Center in Bay Ridge, New York presents Children's Exhibit, "The Return of Old Man Winter" and Arctic Puppet Show. On Wednesday, February 11, 2015, The Ridge Creative Center in Bay Ridge, New York will be showing their current exhibit, "The Return of...
Danish Crown Prince Couple to participate in Greenland Promotional Campaign in Japan on March 26-28, 2015
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik and Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark will pay a visit to Japan’s capital, Tokyo, from March 26-28, 2015 to lead a Greenland promotional campaign. The Crown Prince Couple will be accompanied by Minister for...
The Danish Pioneer’s Editor headed to Atlanta for Museum of Danish America board meeting
News courtesy of Museum of Danish America – Linda Steffensen, Editor of The Danish Pioneer Newspaper, is headed to Atlanta, Georgia on February 5 – 7, 2015 for the National Board of Directors Meeting of the Museum of Danish America. Linda is on her third year serving...
Discover the Danish language village Skovsøen this summer
News courtesy of the Museum of Danish America - Now is a great time to introduce your children, grandchildren, friends and family to the summer Danish language village called Skovsøen (through Concordia Language Villages) in Minnesota. The scholarship deadline for...
Call to Scandinavian Artists for Upcoming Exhibit in New York
Call to Artists: "Brooklyn/Norway: A Visual Interpretation" at the Danish Athletic Club opens at the end of February 2015. This exhibit is being curated by Victoria Hofmo, President of the Scandinavian East Coast Museum. The relationship between Brooklyn and Norway...
COMING SOON: Smørrebrød Fest in AZ and Aquavit Event in MN
News courtesy of the Museum of Danish America - Smørrebrød Fest in Arizona The Danish Club of Phoenix’s annual Smørrebrød Fest will be held on Friday, February 20 at 6:30 p.m. in Scottsdale, AZ. The Museum of Danish America’s Executive Director, Dr. John Mark Nielsen,...
Annual Danish Capital of Texas Fun Run planned for Danevang
By Sandra F. Petersen, President, Danish Heritage Preservation Society - The Danish Heritage Museum of Danevang, located approximately 70 miles southwest of Houston, has begun its second decade of sharing the history of Danes to visitors from around Texas and the...
