Music and Nordic Food Festival coming to the Scandinavian Cultural Center in Massachusetts

Two exciting events are coming to the Scandinavian Cultural Center in West Newton, Massachusetts. Welcome to a concert by Quartet Kalos, a Swedish-American folk music ensemble (Aug 27, 2015) and to the 2nd annual Smörgåsbord Nordic Food Festival (September 12, 2015)!

The venue is the Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham Street, West Newton, MA 02465. For more information, contact Christina Mealey, cmealey@slcenter.org (671) 795-1914 or visit www.scandicenter.org.

ABOUT QUARTET KALOS QUARTET

On August 27, 2015 at 7 p.m., the Swedish-American ensemble, Quartet Kalos, presents Kalos Inscriptions, a retelling of traditional folk songs through new arrangements and unique instrumentation. In addition to their original take on folk tunes, the members of the ensemble have written original music highlighting the versatility and musicality of the group – a vocalist, clarinetist, cellist and percussionist. Using the poetry of Kathleen Kraft, Quartet Kalos will keep you dreaming while tapping your toes. The cost is $10 (free for SCC members)

In 2014 Quartet Kalos officially came into fruition, but their history is deeper than meets the eye. Two members grew up together in a small town in Sweden, and two grew up in the Midwest of the USA, two met near the Arctic Circle and three serenaded a crowd at a house concert in Paris. All four have created unique and sustainable careers in the arts.

Maria Finkelmeier (percussion), Anna K. Larson (voice), Angela Shankar (clarinet), and Sanna Andersson (cello) created Quartet Kalos to bring a fresh voice to traditional folk songs, while self-composing and commissioning new works that highlight the unique nature of this instrument combination. They regularly work with American poet Kathleen Kraft, creating soaring melodies for her words. The ensemble’s first tour was in Dalsland, Sweden in 2014 consisting of four concerts at unlikely venues celebrating music, food, community, and sustainable living, along with a presentation at the innovative community music school n3. Laughs, fashion, and wine may have brought these women together as friends, but a passion for art and dedication to discovery will keep them together as a musical entity.

Event link: http://scandicenter.org/event/quartet-kalos/

Ticket link: http://quartetkalos.bpt.me

ABOUT THE SMÖRGÅSBORD NORDIC FOOD FESTIVAL

On September 12, 2015 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., the 2nd Smörgåsbord Nordic Food Festival will be held. Last year’s Smörgåsbord Nordic Food Festival was written up the Boston Globe’s Food Section. The festival sold out a week prior to the event, so be sure to get your tickets early. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, August 7th!

This year’s theme is “The Battle”! Local chefs represent each of the five Nordic nations with dishes advised by local expat advisors and official cultural representatives. Loosely inspired by the Food Network’s “Chopped,” each chef serves a dish they have concocted which incorporates key ingredients from a Nordic nation’s cuisine. Enjoy a taste of Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Iceland and vote for your favorite dish! Plus, tasting stations, Nordic vendors, and music and fun for all ages, including a kids’ station and a Viking encampment, plus a live Viking battle reenactment after we crown the winning Nordic dish!

Event link: http://scandicenter.org/event/smorgasbord-nordic-food-festival-2/

Tickets: $15-$20 General Admission and $20-$25 “Foodie”

Tickets will go on sale August 7th.

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