Scandinavian Living Center in Massachusetts presents Films, Music, Exhibits, Food and More

News courtesy of the Scandinavian Cultural Center –

The Scandinavian Cultural Center is located in West Newton, Massachusetts.

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 more. Check out the upcoming schedule below and learn more about additional 2015 events at the Scandinavian Cultural Center at http://scandicenter.org/

The Scandinavian Library presents “We Are The Best” Saturday, January 17th at 1:30pm Nordic Hall – Free

Lucas Moodysson’s adaption of his wife Coco’s novel about three young misfits growing up in early ‘80s Stockholm. Pixieish, mohawk-sporting Klara and her best friend Bobo are 13-year-old rebels looking for a cause. Despite having no instruments or discernible musical talent, the two put all their energy into forming an all-girl punk band, recruiting their shy, classical guitar-playing schoolmate Hedvig as the third wheel. 2013. Sweden. 102 minutes. In Swedish with English subtitles.

Fika Sound Series: “lydia & Andrea” Saturday, January 24th at 1 pm Nordic Hall  – $10 (free with SCC membership)

“Fika” with us! Presented during the SCC’s weekly Kaffestugan, enjoy Swedish pastries, waffles and open-faced sandwiches – and bring your brunch into the Nordic Hall as duo lydia and Andrea perform an energetic and engaging program of traditional music on fiddle, 5-string fiddle, nyckelharpa, and voice — including waltzes, schottises, polskas, and more.

Swedish Crime Scenes on display January through February Nordic Hall

An informational exhibit of the history of the crime novel in Sweden, from its beginnings in the late 19th century to the modern Swedish crime novel, rich in social criticism and portraying ordinary characters trying to deal with a crumbling society. A journey through the darker, but fictional sides of Sweden – as seen and described by the numerous Swedish crime authors delighting fans of murder and mystery worldwide. Courtesy of the Swedish Institute, Embassy of Sweden, and Sweden.se, with assistance and support from the Consulate General of Sweden in Boston.

Kaffestugan – Every Saturday 11 am-3 pm

Enjoy Swedish pastries from The Crown Bakery in Worcester (with Danish pastries from Danish Pastry House in Medford on the first Saturday of each month), along with waffles, open-faced sandwiches and a bottomless cup of coffee.

OTHER NEWS:

Belmont World Film presents “Captain Sabertooth and the Lama Rama Treasure” Friday, January 16th at  7 pm – $8 Regent Theater, 7 Medford Street, Arlington

In its US premiere, this thrilling, funny, and swashbuckling live action film set in the 18th century features a band of clever pirates–both male and female–who embark on stormy and magnificent adventures, as well as a group of children who demonstrate courage, shrewdness and vigor. Norway, 2014. 90 minutes. In English. Prizes for best costumes, including a gift certificate from RailRiders Adventure Clothing.

Finlandia Foundation Boston presents Sibelius 150: Paavali Jumppanen Sunday, February 1st at 3 pm Nordic Hall – $20

In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, Finlandia Foundation-Boston invites pianist Paavali Jumppanen for a special performance featuring works by the famed composer.