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 6 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2015. The Museum and North Park University are co-sponsors.
Acoustical instruments accompany the unique Sápmi sounds and chants of the historic northern Scandinavian culture. The admission fee is $10 per person.
Also on the Museum calendar is a “Sing into Spring” concert by the Swedish Choir Merula at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2015. The volunteer organization of 18 men and women has performed in several venues. A 5 p.m. dinner will precede the 8 p.m. program. Advance reservations at $20 per person ($10 for children up to age 10) may be made at www.SwedishAmericanMuseum.org. Admission at the door will be $25 for adults.
Genealogy program rescheduled to May 23
The May program of the Nordic Family Genealogy Center, which had been scheduled for May 30, has been moved up to Saturday, May 23, at the Swedish American Museum in Andersonville. Speakers are Shirley Koelling and Judy Baouab.
The presentation on records of the South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society Library and Pullman employees will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Reservations should be made at genealogy@samac.org. Genealogy Center members are admitted at no charge; the non-member fee is $10.
The Genealogy Center offers experienced individual research assistance in one-hour sessions from 12 noon to 3 p.m. each Wednesday. Appointments should be made in advance at genealogy@samac.org, or by telephone to 773-728-8111.
Children’s programs planned in May 2015
Sundays, May 3, 17 and 31, 10-11 a.m.: Bullerbyn, a program of stories and songs for young children and adults who speak Swedish; email lnordstrom@samac.org for information and reservations (Museum members free, non-members $5).
Thursday, May 7, 1 and 7 p.m.: Free viewing of two one-hour film episodes of the Swedish/Danish series, “The Bridge” (reservations required).
Sunday, May 10, 1-3:30 p.m.: Scandinavian Jam with Mary Allsop and Paul Tyler; participants of all ages are encouraged to bring instruments.
Friday, May 15, 11 a.m.-12 noon: Hejsan, a program for children with stories and crafts based on animals and nature in Sweden; the topic is “Theodore and the Talking Mushroom” by Leo Lionni.
Saturday, May 16, 11 a.m.: Guided tour of the permanent exhibit, “A Dream of America: Swedish Immigration to Chicago”; reservations at museum@samac.org (Museum members free; non-member adults $4, seniors and students $3).
Monday, May 25: The Museum will be closed for Memorial Day.
Sunday, May 31, 4 p.m.: The art exhibit, “Homage to the Tallgrass Prairie” by George Olson, will close.
Midsommarfest celebration will the 50th
For a half-century, a traditional Scandinavian celebration of Midsommarfest has been held in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood. The 2015 event – for the 50th year – will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 12 to 14.
The Swedish American Museum, an annual sponsor of Midsommarfest, will conduct several events, including ethnic music and dance performances inside and on a nearby mid-street stage. Museum store items will be sold in a street tent, and free admission will be offered during regular hours.
The opening ceremony will take place at 11:30 a.m. Saturday on the Museum stage, located on Clark Street near the Foster Avenue entrance. The traditional dance around the majstång (maypole) will begin 15 minutes later. Song and dance groups will perform on Saturday and Sunday.
Contributions will be encouraged toward the Museum’s fund-raising effort to replace the familiar blue-and-yellow water tower tank. This Andersonville symbol on the roof of the Museum was removed in early 2014 after extremely cold weather damaged the structure.
MUSEUM HOURS: Regular hours of the Swedish American Museum, the Brunk Children’s Museum and the Museum Store follow.
The Museum building and exhibits: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Children’s Museum: Monday through Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Museum Store: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Nordic Family Genealogy Center at the Museum is open by appointment to individuals who wish to conduct research from 12 noon to 3 p.m. each Wednesday. Experienced assistance is available. Free to Museum members; $10 per visit for non-members.
The Swedish American Museum is located at 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago 60640. Please visit www. samac.org.
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