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 a new art exhibit.
Throughout the year, Museum staff and officers will plan and present events that call attention to 2016 being a celebration of the 40th anniversary since founding of the Andersonville institution in 1976.
Regular Museum hours resume January 2.
The January 2016 calendar follows:
Saturday, January 9, 11 a.m. – Pioneer Story and Craft Hour, an adventure for all ages.
Sunday, January 10, 10 a.m. – Bullerbyn, a program of reading and singing in Swedish for children of ages 6 months to 5 years and their parents; followed by Svenska Skolan for adults.
Sunday, January 10, 1 to 3:30 p.m. – Scandinavian Jam of traditional tunes led by Mary Allsop and Paul Tyler; participants are welcome to bring instruments and join the music making.
Tuesday, January 12 – Beginning sessions of 15-week Swedish Language Classes in two levels: 8 p.m. for Beginners I, and 9:30 p.m. for Beginners II.
Wednesday, January 13 – Beginning sessions of 15-week Swedish Language Classes in two levels: 8 p.m. for Intermediate, and 9:30 p.m. for Conversation/Advanced.
Friday, January 15, 11 a.m. to 12 noon – Hejsan, a story and craft hour for children of all ages, based on “Squirrel’s New Year’s Resolution” by Pat Miller.
Friday, January 15, 6 to 8 p.m. – Opening of the exhibit, “Migrating Visions: The Art of Karl and Indira Johnson.”
Saturday, January 16, 11 a.m. – Gallery Walk through the exhibit, “Migrating Visions: The Art of Karl and Indira Johnson,” which may be seen during Museum hours through Sunday, March 27.
Sunday, January 17, 12 noon to 3 p.m. – Andersonville Winter Market with vendors in the Museum.
Saturday, January 23, 10 a.m. to 12 noon – Swedish American Genealogical Society program, “Updates to ArkivDigital and Lesser Used Records,” presented by Kathy Meade, North American representative of ArkivDigital.
Sunday, January 24, 10 a.m. – Bullerbyn, a program of reading and singing in Swedish for children of ages 6 months to 5 years and their parents; followed by Svenska Skolan for adults.
Friday, January 29, 9 a.m. to 12 noon – Start with Art program based on the exhibit, “Migrating Visions: The Art of Karl and Indira Johnson.”
Friday, January 29, 4 to 7 p.m. – Family Night program based on the exhibit, “Migrating Visions: The Art of Karl and Indira Johnson.”
Saturday, January 30, 11 a.m. – Guided tour of the permanent second-floor exhibit, “A Dream of America.”
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.
About the Swedish American Museum
Founded in 1976, the Swedish American Museum is a not-for-profit educational center that interprets the immigrant experience for children and adults, and promotes an appreciation of contemporary Swedish-American culture. The Museum is located at 5211 N. Clark Street in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood and is open seven days a week. For information on events and admission fees, visit our website at http://www.SwedishAmericanMuseum.org
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