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THE HOPE CHEST from The Danish Home of Chicago explores Danish sports and football
The SuperBowl was recently held in the USA and THE HOPE CHEST – online news and stories from The Danish Home of Chicago – explores Danish sports and the Danish connection to American football in a story entitled “Let the Game Begin”. You are cordially invited to...
ROYAL CELEBRATION: Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark celebrates 75th birthday on April 16, 2015
Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark turns 75 years old on April 16, 2015. The birthday will be celebrated with a number of events and activities in March and April. Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 15.00: Opening of the exhibition “H.M. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark...
Shopovation conference in Odense, Denmark grows innovative ideas
An upcoming Nordic Conference in Odense, Denmark on public-private cooperation focuses on the concept of “Shopovation” - innovative procurement - and how to generate the good ideas, even before the purchase is initiated. Do you suffer from a chronic illness, where you...
Film produced by Museum of Danish America to be shown at film festival on February 28, 2015
By Nicky Christensen, Museum of Danish America - "The Simple Gift of Walnut Grove," a short film produced by the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn, Iowa with filmmaker John Richard will be shown at the Siouxland Film Festival on February 28 at the Orpheum Theatre...
New Ambulance Preparations are on schedule in Southern Denmark
BIOS Denmark and Responce are well underway in preparations to take over ambulance driving in Southern Denmark in September 2015. Preparations are following according to the plans that the two companies have laid out. At certain points, the preparations are ahead of...
FASHION BUZZ NOW: Danish fashion brand Fonnesbech continues tradition of high quality and sustainability
By Nina Miller Sanchez, Fashion Buzz Now, Staff Writer for The Danish Pioneer Newspaper - The Danish fashion brand Fonnesbech Fall/ Winter 15 Collection was the opening show for this season's Fashion Week in Copenhagen, Denmark on January 28, 2015. Nina Miller...
CALIFORNIA NEWS: Come join the February 2015 Events in Los Angeles and Orange Counties
Arne Brinkland, Secretary of The Danish National Committee in Southern California, has shared the following February 2015 Events for the Los Angeles & Orange County area with The Danish Pioneer Newspaper. For more information, please e-mail Arne Brinkland...
Vikings Invade The Field Museum in Chicago in 2015
Explore the Myth Beyond Scandinavia’s Famous Warriors - What does the word Viking bring to mind? Ruthless warriors and merciless invaders? Or prosperous farmers, enterprising merchants, and caring families? Vikings, the latest exhibition at The Field Museum, explores...
Danish American Athletic Club in Illinois plans Fastelavn Party for Sunday, February 22, 2015
On Sunday, February 22, 2015, the Danish American Athletic Club of Illinois will once again hold its Annual Fastelavn Celebration (like Nordic Halloween) at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 15 Hickory, Arlington Heights, Illinois. Danish Sisterhood Dagmar Lodge #4...
SKÅL! SCANDINAVIAN SPIRITS: Kickstarter campaign will help fund new book project
By Nicky Christensen, Museum of Danish America Recently, the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn, Iowa launched a Kickstarter campaign to help the museum publish a book of recipes, photos, and essays relating to Scandinavian drinking traditions and heritage -...
Across Oceans, Across Time ® . . . Stories from the Genealogy Center in Elk Horn, Iowa
With the relocation of museum artifact collections into the new Curatorial Center at the Museum of Danish America in Iowa, space has now been allocated in the main museum building for a valuable group of Genealogy Center materials -- its Special Collections. These...
VIDEO: Danish intern featured in University of Iowa exhibit
Online cooking videos part of "Iowa's Culinary Heritage" - By Nicky Christensen, Museum of Danish America The University of Iowa’s Old Capitol Museum has opened an exhibit, The Land Provides: Iowa’s Culinary Heritage, in its Hanson Humanities Gallery. The exhibit...
Swedish American Museum in Chicago offers films, stories, songs, genealogy research & more
How would you like to enjoy a Scandinavian Jam, conduct research at the Nordic Family Genealogy Center or have Pancakes with Pippi? These are just a few of the upcoming events at the Swedish American Museum in Chicago. Swedish Museum posts February 2015 schedule...
Studying Abroad 101: Tips for Traveling Students
Is there a young student in your household headed to Denmark, Norway, Sweden or other destinations in the world? Students choose to study abroad for many reasons, and it is a great way to experience different cultures and become familiar with a whole new world....
Simple, Good, Undecorated Things – Modern Finnish Design Heads to the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle, Washington
The Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle, Washington presents Finland: Designed Environments March 12 to July 26, 2015 - In a 1957 speech in London, celebrated Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto said, “We should work for simple, good, undecorated things, but...
NEW DANISH STUDY: 7 out of 10 southern Danish emergency room patients are satisfied
Seven out of ten Danes in the southern region of Denmark, who have been to the emergency room, are satisfied or very satisfied with the treatment they have received in the emergency room. These are the results of a new nationwide study of emergency department patient...
American-Scandinavian Foundation Translation Competition for 2015 Opens
Winner for 2014 is Jonelle Kristensen - The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) in New York has announced the opening of its 35th Annual Translation Competition for the most outstanding translations of poetry, fiction, drama, or literary prose written by a...
THE HOPE CHEST from The Danish Home of Chicago recaps the recent holidays and more
Recent posts from THE HOPE CHEST – online news and stories from The Danish Home of Chicago – have recapped the recent holiday season and introduced some national Danish-American organizations such as Rebild National Park Society, Danish Sisterhood of America and the...
Largest Scandinavian Festival in North America prepares for 2015
Norsk Høstfest in Minot, North Dakota Announces Headliner Entertainment - Norsk Høstfest is pleased to announce its main stage entertainment lineup for the 2015 edition of North America's largest Scandinavian festival which runs September 29 - October 3. The 38th...
CLIP & SAVE: The Museum of Danish America’s Exhibitions Calendar 2015 in Elk Horn, Iowa
The Museum of Danish America’s permanent exhibition, Across Oceans, Across Time, in Elk Horn, Iowa shares the history and stories of Danish immigrants to the USA. Don’t miss the Design Store, Genealogy Center, Jens Jensen Prairie Landscape Park, or these special...
NEWS FROM DANISH STATISTICS: Green exports totaled 65 billion kroner in 2013
According to a newly released 2015 publication from Statistics Denmark, Danish companies exported green goods and services for 65 billion Danish kroner in 2013 - everything from thermostats and insulation to advice on wastewater management and optimization of energy...
POPULAR NAMES: The Danish boys on Jutland are called Magnus
Among Denmark's 1-to 9-year-old children, the highest number are called Emma and William. But looking at individual regions, there are some other names that occupy the first places for the ages, according to Statistics Denmark. The parents of the 1-to 9-year-old boys...
DANISH MUSICIAN COMING TO THE USA: Harald Haugaard’s Fiddling Camp set for West Denmark, Wisconsin in June 2015
News courtesy of Paul Wilson - Harald Haugaard, one of Denmark’s most renowned fiddle players and founder of Haugaard’s International Fiddle School held annually in Breklum, Germany, will be starting an American version to be held at West Denmark near Luck, Wisconsin....
ON EXHIBIT: Danish Architect Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) Design Firm's HOT TO COLD Projects
On the heels of its summer blockbuster indoor maze, which attracted more than 50,000 visitors, the international design firm BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) returns to the National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001 this January with a...
Acclaimed Scandinavian Collective Ensemble, ATOMIC, to Embark Upon Extensive North American Tour in early 2015
ATOMIC Set to Tour North America in Support of Release of New Record “Lucidity” on March 17, 2015 via Jazzland - Since their inception in 2000, the Norwegian ensemble, ATOMIC, has garnered widespread attention for creating a completely unique and identifiable sound...
NEWS FROM COPENHAGEN AND SAN FRANCISCO: Falck Group Selects Aria Systems’ Active Monetization Platform for Falck Assistance Division
Roadside and Home Assistance Division of $1.9 Billion Falck Group Innovates Billing to Deliver Business Agility - Aria Systems, the leading innovator in recurring revenue with its global headquarters in San Francisco, announced on January 13, 2015 from Copenhagen and...
‘Nature Connects 2: Art With LEGO® Bricks’ On View Through April 26, 2015 at Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha, Nebraska
Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha, Nebraska is the third stop for the blockbuster traveling exhibit Nature Connects 2: Art with LEGO® Bricks by Sean Kenney. Inspired by nature and built from more than 300,000 LEGO® bricks, Nature Connects 2 features a collection of new,...
DANES IN THE NEWS: Niels Nørgaard Pedersen appointed new managing director of Odense University Hospital
As of January 16, 2015, “Region Southern Denmark” has appointed Niels Nørgaard Pedersen as the new managing hospital director at Odense University / Svendborg Hospital. Niels Nørgaard Pedersen is 50 years old and comes from a position as managing director of the...
NEW STUDY: Greenland’s genetic history under the microscope
News courtesy of The Faculty of Life Sciences - University of Copenhagen - GENETICS: Greenland has been inhabited several times over the past 5,000 years. Both from the Arctic and the Europeans - including the Vikings. New research studies are examining the genetic...
Mostly Nordic Music and Smörgåsbord Series Announces 20th Anniversary Season
Beginning on February 8, 2015, the Mostly Nordic Chamber Music and Smörgåsbord Series will bring musicians from the Nordic countries to Seattle, Washington. By Sara Keats, Nordic Heritage Museum - The Mostly Nordic Chamber Music and Smörgåsbord Series celebrates its...
Photographs needed for ‘Golden Immigrants’, new Museum of Danish America Genealogy Center photo exhibit in Iowa
The 2015 Museum of Danish America Genealogy Center photo exhibit, "Golden Immigrants," will feature individuals who lived to be 100 years old or more. The center is collecting life stories, photos, obituaries and related materials on these Danish-American...
6000 children to ballet in Denmark and open house for the Opera’s 10th year anniversary
There is a lot happening at the Royal Theater in Denmark right now. The Danes are learning stunts and humor on the Main Stage with the help of professional Brendan Shelper, who also choreographed the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Sydney in 2000. On...
Svendborg wins Danish Sports Award on January 10, 2015
Svendborg, Denmark's great success in creating an attractive environment for sports secured Svendborg Gymnastics Club and SG-House as the winner of The Danish Sport Award on January 10, 2015. Svendborg Gymnastics Club and SG-House received the award at DR's sports...
National Danish Performance Team coming to the USA in 2015
The National Danish Performance Team (NDPT) travels the world with an important message of an active life-style and the motto “Sports for all – Sports for life – Sports for fun”. The National Danish Performance Team is coming back to the USA at the end of February...
Who will win the Danish Sports Award on January 10, 2015?
Who will win the Danish Sports Award on January 10, 2015? Will it be Cold Hawaii from Thisted, the Sports & Leisure Park Arendal from Silkeborg or the Svendborg Gymnastics Association and SG-House? The winner receives 100,000 Danish kroner towards a sports...
University of Southern Denmark Chamber Choir performing in New York on January 17 and 18
News courtesy of the Scandinavian East Coast Museum – On Saturday, January 17, 2015, The University of Southern Denmark Chamber Choir, conducted by Saul Zaks, will be performing at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York, which is located at the...
The 2015 Nordic Lights Film Festival coming to Seattle on January 15 – 18, 2015
The Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle, Washington presents the sixth annual Nordic Lights Film Festival on Thursday, January 15th - Sunday, January 18th, 2015. This cutting-edge cinematic event offers an immersion into the world of Nordic films during the chilly...
Danish Brotherhood Lodge #35 of Chicago gearing up for a busy 2015
Danish Brotherhood Denmark Lodge #35 of Chicago 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). New members are always welcome! Dues are only $10 per year or $20...
Danish Royalty holds New Year’s reception for diplomatic corps on January 6, 2015 in Copenhagen
Photographs courtesy of Hasse Ferrold, The Danish Pioneer Newspaper's Staff Photographer - Regentparret afholdt den 6. januar 2015 nytårskur for det diplomatiske korps på Christiansborg Slot, København. Kronprinsparret var til stede. ENGLISH SUMMARY: On January 6,...
New Play Reading at Nordic Heritage Museum Presented by the Norwegian-American Veterans Theatre Project on January 22
News courtesy of Sara Keats, Nordic Heritage Museum, Seattle, Washington - The Epiphany, a two-act play inspired by actual events and written by Dr. Bruce Olav Solheim, is set against the backdrop of Nazi occupation in the Kingdom of Norway during World War II. The...
Museum of Danish America in Iowa Receives Extraordinary Gifts & Other Exciting News
By Nicky Christensen, Development/Social Media Associate at Museum of Danish America - Recently, the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn, Iowa received incredible and bittersweet news in the form of two unexpected bequests within days of each other. On Friday,...
Scandinavian Living Center in Massachusetts presents Films, Music, Exhibits, Food and More
News courtesy of the Scandinavian Cultural Center - Have you had the opportunity to visit the Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham Street, West Newton, Massachusetts 02465? The center offers some great programming, including movies, music, exhibits, food and...
OBITUARY: In Memory of Walter H. Anthonsen, 1931 – 2014, longtime Scandinavian Park leader in South Elgin, Illinois
Walter H. Anthonsen, 83, passed away on Sunday afternoon, December 28, 2014, at Carle Hospital in Champaign, Illinois. Though originally from Chicago, Walter had made his home in Loda, IL and in more recent years lived at the Heartland Nursing Home in Paxton, IL....
Danish Folk High Schools present 2015 catalog – for young adults, seniors, families and more
The Danish Folk High Schools have issued their 2015 catalog with a vast array of interesting programs. If you’ve never attended a Danish Folk School – which emphasize “Learning for Life” - there are long courses, short courses, travel courses, senior courses, family...
DANISH & ENGLISH VERSIONS: Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark’s New Year’s Address 2014 – Plus a Link to the Video
HENDES MAJESTÆT DRONNINGENS NYTÅRSTALE 2014 - Speeches courtesy of the Royal Danish House - SEE THE VIDEO at the Royal Danish House's website at: http://kongehuset.dk/Menu/foto--video/video-nytarstalen-2014 Nu er det nytårsaften. Bag os ligger et helt år med sorger og...
Did you see the Danish Band ‘Helsingør Pigegarde’ march in the world-famous Rose Parade in California on January 1, 2015?
Helsingør Pigegarde (Elsinore Girls’ Marching Band) did Denmark proud by marching in the 126th ROSE PARADE in Pasadena, California, on January 1, 2015. The theme of this year's world-famous parade was "Inspiring Stories". The Danish band, which consists of girls...
We’re still celebrating Christmas in Chicago & planning for 2015
With the multitude of activities and holiday events filling up the calendar in December, Danish Sisterhood Dagmar Lodge #4 in Chicago decided some years ago to hold an "After-Christmas Party" instead in early January. While this festive gathering stretches the...
Danish Home of Edison, NJ and Danish Archive North East present Six-Month 2015 Schedule
Are you interested in celebrating Fastelavn, playing Bingo, attending an Open House, learning about Pastry Making or working at the Archive? The Danish Home of Edison, New Jersey and DANE (Danish Archive North East) have released their 2015 schedule for the first half...
A TRIBUTE TO PRINTERS: Thank You For Your Support of The Danish Pioneer in 2014
By Linda Steffensen, The Danish Pioneer Newspaper's Editor - One of my favorite stained glass panels in the Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows on Navy Pier's lower level in Chicago was the beautiful "Printer's History" by Thomas Augustin O'Shaughnessy. After 14...
Soon time for Her Majesty Queen Margrethe of Denmark’s New Year’s Speech & More Royal News
It is soon time for Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark’s New Year’s Speech. The speech is scheduled for Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at 6 p.m. at Fredensborg Palace (Danish time). The speech will be posted on the Royal Danish House’s website www.kongehuset.dk...
Across Oceans, Across Time ® … Preserving the Banners and Artifacts of the Danish Brotherhood and Sisterhood
Across Oceans, Across Time ® … A Continuing Series of Articles in "The Danish Pioneer Newspaper" presented by the Museum of Danish America By Angela Stanford, Curator of Collections & Registrar at the Museum of Danish America The Museum of Danish America in Elk...
REMINDER: The Royal Danish Ballet Principals and Soloists coming to New York in 2015
If you haven’t already done so, please mark your calendars for January 13-18, 2015 when The Royal Danish Ballet returns to New York. Performances will be held at The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011 (www.joyce.org) on Tuesday 7:30 pm, Wednesday...
Are you ready to learn Swedish, Norwegian or Danish in 2015?
Are you ready to learn a Scandinavian Language in the new year? The Center for Scandinavian Studies at North Park University, 3225 West Foster Avenue Chicago, IL 60625-4895, offers Scandinavian Language Classes in Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish. Readers, if you know...
#25 The Danish Pioneer’s Countdown to Christmas 2014: Christmas is Here!
Merry Christmas and Happy 2015 from The Danish Pioneer’s Editor, Family and Staff Please visit us throughout the year at www.thedanishpioneer.com! Happy Holidays! ======================================================================= ABOUT THE DANISH PIONEER...
#24 The Danish Pioneer’s Countdown to Christmas 2014: Merry Christmas Eve from The Danish Pioneer Newspaper!
Merry Christmas Eve to everyone from The Danish Pioneer Newspaper and staff! We hope everyone is enjoying time with family and friends! Thank you for your support in 2014 and we are looking forward to an exciting 2015! Here are some images of new ornaments that the...
#23 The Danish Pioneer’s Countdown to Christmas 2014: Celebrating Lillejuleaften at The Danish Home of Chicago
Christmas is a special time at The Danish Home of Chicago, and The Danish Pioneer Newspaper staff had the honor of being invited to Lillejuleaften (Little Christmas Eve) at The Danish Home on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. More than 130 residents, family and guests...
#22 The Danish Pioneer’s Countdown to Christmas 2014: Why are there Danish Flags on the Christmas Tree?
Across Oceans, Across Time ® . . . Why are there Danish Flags on the Christmas Tree? By Nick Kofod Mogensen, Museum of Danish America, Elk Horn, Iowa A classic amongst Danish Christmas tree decorations is the Danish flag – “Dannebrog”. The tradition has roots in the...
#21 The Danish Pioneer’s Countdown to Christmas 2014: Keep The Danish Windmill Turning in Elk Horn, Iowa
EDITOR'S NOTE: Lisa Riggs, Manager of The Danish Windmill in Elk Horn, Iowa, has given The Danish Pioneer Newspaper permission to reproduce The Danish Windmill's December 2014 Appeal Letter. It's up to all of us to help start The Danish Windmill turning again...and...
#20 The Danish Pioneer’s Countdown to Christmas 2014: Danish Band ‘Helsingør Pigegarde’ to march in Rose Parade in California on January 1, 2015
Sanne Koudahl Bergsaker, Manager of the Helsingør Pigegarde (Elsinore Girls’ Marching Band) tells The Danish Pioneer Newspaper that the Danish band members are looking forward to coming to the USA to march in “America’s New Year Celebration Parade”, the world-famous...
#19 The Danish Pioneer’s Countdown to Christmas 2014: See the Danish Tree at the Museum of Science & Industry’s ‘Christmas Around the World’ through Jan. 4, 2015 in Chicago
Celebrate "Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light", an annual Museum of Science & Industry tradition in Chicago, and catch the magic at MSI with Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives through January 4, 2015 Experience the beloved annual holiday tradition...
#18 The Danish Pioneer’s Countdown to Christmas 2014: Almond Mousse–a tasty recipe for the holidays or anytime
When Women's Auxiliary of The Danish Home board member Betty Nielsen retired from the board, she passed her "Almond Mousse" recipe along to fellow Women's Auxiliary Board member and The Danish Pioneer Newspaper's Editor Linda Steffensen, who has been making the...
#17 The Danish Pioneer’s Countdown to Christmas 2014: The Danish American Archive and Library moves toward a Permanent Home in Nebraska
Last year, The Danish Pioneer Newspaper introduced readers to the mission and the important work of the Danish American Archive and Library in Blair, Nebraska. Click HERE to read last year's story about how the DAAL preserves and treasures the Christmas memories from...
#16 The Danish Pioneer’s Countdown to Christmas 2014: Give the Gift of Travel to Denmark or Scandinavia
Have you always dreamed of traveling to Denmark or exploring Scandinavia? How about a Baltic cruise or staying in a castle? Have you always wanted to visit Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo - or - perhaps Bornholm, Uppsala or Bergen? Have you thought of biking around the...
#15 The Danish Pioneer’s Countdown to Christmas 2014: The Dagmar Cross – a traditional Danish keepsake gift – available from Mary Staby in Colorado
Do you know a young woman who might enjoy a Dagmar Cross, a traditional Danish keepsake gift for baptisms, confirmations, brides, and other special occasions? Mary Staby, an artist in Frisco, Colorado, has her roots in Denmark and Norway. Her sister, Judy, is a...
#14 The Danish Pioneer’s Countdown to Christmas 2014: Scandinavian Specialties offering Extended Holiday Hours
Scandinavian Specialties is the premier Scandinavian Marketplace in the Pacific Northwest, and they are offering Extended Holiday Hours through December 23, 2014 where the store in Seattle, Washington will expand the operating hours every Monday to Saturday, opening...
#12 The Danish Pioneer’s Countdown to Christmas 2014: Danish Christmas Services Around the USA
If you find yourself in any of these locations, please join in the Danish Christmas Services around the USA. Everyone is welcome and it is a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season. * Saturday, December 13: Danish Christmas Service in Edison Park Lutheran...
#13 The Danish Pioneer’s Countdown to Christmas 2014: Royal Copenhagen Christmas tables on view in Denmark
News courtesy of VisitDenmark and Photos courtesy of Royal Copenhagen -- The Royal Copenhagen Christmas Tables exhibition is one of the most popular Christmas events in Copenhagen. Every year, the tables are set by different artists and celebrities and the tables are...
#10 The Danish Pioneer’s Countdown to Christmas 2014: Time for St. Lucia in Chicago
Scandinavian community celebrates St. Lucia in Chicago - The life of a martyred saint, Lucia or Lucy, will be celebrated by the Swedish American Museum and other organizations in several Chicago events this week. St. Lucia Day, a legendary festival of lights, will be...
#11 The Danish Pioneer’s Countdown to Christmas 2014: Give a 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’s new Curatorial Center opened in 2014, you’ll receive year-round admission, three issues of the America Letter, a 10% discount at the Museum Shop and reduced translation and...
#8 The Danish Pioneer’s Countdown to Christmas 2014: Santa Lucia Fest & Scandinavian Traditions in Brooklyn, NY
The Ridge Creative Center in partnership with the Scandinavian East Coast Museum in Brooklyn, New York will be hosting their annual Santa Lucia Fest and Scandinavian Traditions, on Friday, December 12th, 2014 from 4:00 - 5:30 at the First Free Evangelical Church on...
#9 The Danish Pioneer’s Countdown to Christmas 2014: Preserving the Danish and Scandinavian Heritage – With Your Help and Support!
Did you know that The Danish Pioneer is the oldest Danish-American newspaper in the USA, celebrating its remarkable 143rd anniversary in 2015? The Danish Pioneer is also one of the oldest ethnic newspapers in all of North America, and we would cordially like to invite...
DIF: New International Olympic Committee reform requires hard work with 40 rule changes
According to DIF (the National Olympic Committee and Sports Confederation of Denmark), the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided on Monday night, December 8, 2014 at the IOC session in Monaco unanimously to implement a comprehensive reform of the Olympic...
Elisabeth Milton Hemmingsen is new commercial director at Tivoli in Copenhagen
Tivoli A/S' Supervisory Board has appointed Elisabeth Milton Hemmingsen as commercial director with responsibility for Tivoli's commercial activities, covering sales, service, marketing, food & beverage, games and business development. Elisabeth Milton Hemmingsen...
#7 The Danish Pioneer’s Countdown to Christmas 2014: What’s Your Favorite Christmas Carol or Holiday Song?
On Saturday, December 6, 2014, Danish Sisterhood Dagmar Lodge #4 presented its Annual Christmas Visit to The Danish Home of Chicago, including a Santa Lucia Program and the singing of Danish & English Christmas carols. Danish Sisterhood members sang Danish songs...
#6 The Danish Pioneer’s Countdown to Christmas 2014: ROYAL DANSK Butter Cookies for the Holidays
One of the fun parts of holiday shopping in North America is finding products direct from Denmark – and one such delicious item is “Royal Dansk” Butter Cookies. Did you know that Royal Dansk Danish Luxury Cookies are baked in Denmark and that the company carefully...
Scandinavian Christmas Market in Brooklyn, NY will feature FROZEN sing-a-long, characters and dress-up on Saturday, December 13, 2014
The Scandinavian East Coast Museum in Brooklyn, New York is sponsoring a Scandinavian Christmas Market on Saturday, December 13th, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The event will be held outside Nordic Delicacies, 6909 Third Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 -...
#4 The Danish Pioneer's Countdown to Christmas 2014: A Walk for Charity in Denmark
Stroll for disadvantaged children at Danish Christmas Seal Homes set for this weekend - Sunday, December 7, 2014 is the Christmas Seal March all over Denmark. There are 63 places across the country, where participants can walk five or ten kilometers and this special...
Enjoy Julmarknad December 6 & 7 in Minneapolis and Other Top Scandinavian Holiday Traditions at American Swedish Institute
A visit to the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis during the holiday season is one of the most magical Minnesota traditions! From the decked out historic Turnblad Mansion to the contemporary cool of the Nelson Cultural Center, families and visitors of all ages...
#5 The Danish Pioneer’s Countdown to Christmas 2014: Danish Master Carpenter will be one of vendors at Christmas Market in Minneapolis Dec. 6 & 7
Upcoming Shows for Danish Master Carpenter Flemming Petersen will be Saturday, December 6th, 2014 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday, December 7th, 2014 from Noon - 5:00 PM at the American Swedish Institute's Julmarknad - Annual Christmas Handcraft Market - in...
#3 The Danish Pioneer’s Countdown to Christmas 2014: Danish Heart Basket Kits at the Danish Windmill in Iowa
Are you looking for Glazed Paper or Braided Danish Heart Basket Kits for the holidays? How about Danish Advent Candles, Calendars or Danish & U.S. Flag Garland to hang on your tree? These are just some of the items available from The Danish Windmill Gift Shop in...
#2 The Danish Pioneer’s Countdown to Christmas 2014: Danish American Society plans Christmas Party in Stamford, Connecticut on Sun., December 14
The Danish American Society is planning its annual Danish American Christmas Party on Sunday, December 14, 2014 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Morgan, Caritas Island, 140 Wallacks Drive, Stamford, CT 06902. (Please note that the venue for...
Law continues to pose challenge for Danish equestrian sport and riding clubs
A new study from Danmarks Idraetsforbund (DIF) Analysis shows that the 'Law on the housing of horses' continues to pose serious challenges for some Danish riding clubs. The Danish Equestrian Federation urges clubs to get started rebuilding, as the law will not be...
#1 The Danish Pioneer’s Countdown to Christmas 2014: Get The Danish Pioneer Newspaper’s BIG Holiday Issue Mailed Directly to You
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...
Milwaukee Book Event on December 3, 2014: Meet one of the authors of Eat Smart in Denmark
Carol L. Schroeder, proprietor of Orange Tree Imports in Madison, Wisconsin and co-author of EAT SMART IN DENMARK, will be speaking at Boswell Books in Milwaukee on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. — and offering taste samples of the North American Kringle...
Big honor for retiring Danish driver Tom Kristensen
News and photo courtesy of Audi Motorsport - The Brazilian Automobile Federation honored Tom Kristensen on the occasion of his last race as a professional driver. During the finale of the FIA World Endurance Championship WEC at São Paulo, Clayton Pinteiro, the...
What vendors will be at Julmarknad, Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar, in Chicago?
Julmarknad bazaar set at Swedish Museum in Andersonville on December 6 and 7, 2014 - Vendors of Scandinavian food and merchandise will market their wares during the Swedish American Museum’s upcoming Julmarknad, a traditional Christmas bazaar. A vast array of items...
Elverhøj Museum of History and Art in Solvang, California plans Members & Friends Christmas Party on Sun. December 7th
Elverhøj Museum of History and Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way in Solvang, California invites members and friends to celebrate the holiday season at the annual Members and Friends Christmas Party on Sunday, December 7, 2014, from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. The museum glows during the...
Danish Home in Croton-on-Hudson, New York presents festive 2014 Christmas Seal
The Danish Home in Croton-on-Hudson, New York has again this year sent out their beautiful Christmas stamp seal, which in 2014 is designed by new staff member, Jennifer Stieglitz, and graphic designer Barbara Wertheim brought it to press. This tradition dates back to...
Meet Papercutter Torben Jarlstrøm & see his work
The Danish Pioneer Newspaper's Staff Photographer Hasse Ferrold had the opportunity to meet "PAPER CUTTER" Torben Jarlstrøm Clausen - ODENSE, who was inspired by H.C. Andersen. Torben Jarlstrøm Clausen has been papercutting since 2003 and he now gives workshops at...
Top Royal Danish Ballet dancers to perform in New York on January 13 – 18, 2015 at The Joyce Theater – Order Tickets Now
A group of 11 elite dancers from Den Kgl. Ballet (the Royal Danish Ballet) of Copenhagen, led by Solo Dancer Ulrik Birkkjaer, will be performing at The Joyce Theater in New York for a short season in mid-January 2015. The tour commences with opening night...
Neel Resling Halpern Foundation celebrates 17th Anniversary
The Neel Resling Halpern Foundation held a special scholarship event on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the Danish Royal Theater. The evening commenced in the foyer of the Balcony, where one of the theater's great dancers, Mette Bødtcher, spoke about the evening’s...
Christmas at Kronborg
ENGLISH SUMMARY: It's time for Christmas at Kronborg Castle in Denmark, where visitors can enjoy more than 100 indoor booths and a horsewagon ride to and from Helsingør. This is the 8th year in a row that Kronborg has had this Christmas market. Learn more at...
New Lord Chamberlain for H.M. The Queen of Denmark
Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has appointed Michael Ehrenreich as new Lord Chamberlain. Michael Ehrenreich is 60 years old and comes from the position as Director of “Det Udenrigspolitiske Selskab” (Foreign Policy Society), which he joined in 2013. Prior...
7,000 athletes from 177 countries, including Denmark, coming to Los Angeles in 2015
Danish Speaking Volunteers Needed To Be Part of the Special Olympics World Summer Games Los Angeles 2015 - Through Mark Christensen in California, The Danish Pioneer Newspaper has learned that the Special Olympics World Summer Games will arrive in Los Angeles on July...
Danes Vote on National Dish
By Carol L. Schroeder, co-author of Eat Smart in Denmark, for The Danish Pioneer Newspaper - It’s official – the national dish is stegt flæsk med kartofler og persillesovs, which is slices of fried pork belly served with potatoes in a béchamel white sauce with...
My Thanksgiving Dinner in Copenhagen with a $200 Turkey
Story and photos submitted by Birgit Brun Coffman for The Danish Pioneer Newspaper - My husband and I decided to make a visit to Denmark in late November 2013. I especially enjoy Copenhagen at that time of the year, when Copenhagen and the rest of the country start...
‘Photography by Diana Velasco: Two Nationalities’ opens at Museum of Danish America
Opening events planned for new museum exhibition; artist to give gallery talks - The Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn, Iowa will present Photography by Diana Velasco: Two Nationalities from November 28, 2014 - March 15, 2015. This exhibition presents a series of...
The holidays and the 2nd Annual Naughty or Nisse 5K Polar Run come to Iowa’s Danish Villages
Over 900 items in the Danish Windmill's Holiday Catalog - The holidays have arrived in the Danish Villages in western Iowa! Did you know that the Danish Windmill’s Holiday Catalog in Elk Horn, Iowa contains over 900 heritage gifts, annual collectibles, Scandinavian...
West Chicago-based Danish artist Anni Holm donates time and talent to creating unique mural
West Chicago Neighborhood Network to Unveil Community Art Project on Saturday, December 6, 2014 - WeGo Together for Kids, the LIVE UNITED Neighborhood Network of West Chicago, will unveil and dedicate its community art project on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 5:00...
Petersen House Museum in Arizona celebrates a Danish Christmas all of December
December is a special time at the Petersen House Museum in Tempe, Arizona, and the Museum of Danish America is sponsoring a Danish Christmas Open House there on Saturday, December 13, 2014 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The museum's Debra Christensen Larsen and Nicky...
