A life in Art offers a selection of the artistic works of former first lady, Gretchen Quie. Spanning seven decades, the show includes paintings, drawings, wood block prints, and mixed media.
$5 | Free for Norway House Members
Norway House presents Dr. John Haugo and his presentation on the Norwegian Resistance to Nazi Occupation in Telemark.
Dr. Haugo will give an overview of the invasion and occupation of Norway by Germany from April of 1940 to May of 1945 during World War II, framed by his Norwegian ancestry and the experiences of his Telemark relatives during the war. He will review four major sabotage efforts during the most significant example of Telemark resistance, the so called "Heavy Water War."
Dr. John E. Haugo served on the Telelaget of America Board of Directors for twelve years, serving as president for seven years. A native of Waubun, MN, he has a B.S. from Minnesota State University-Moorhead and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. John is currently serving on the Board of Directors of Norway House and on the Board of Trustees for Luther Seminary.
Learn how to make an architectural gingerbread masterpiece from the Norway House gingerbread goddess Colette Bartkowski. Colette’s creations have been featured in the Star Tribune, on WCCO TV and on Pinterest.
Learn how to make an architectural gingerbread masterpiece from the Norway House gingerbread goddess Colette Bartkowski. Colette’s creations have been featured in the Star Tribune, on WCCO TV and on Pinterest.
Join us for Lutefisk dinner at Jax Cafe for a meal of Lutefisk OR Swedish meatballs, salad, dessert and lefse!
Register with Nancy by calling (612) 384-7535 or email norskheart@aol.com
$50 per person
- includes dinner, cash bar, tax & gratuity ($20 tax deductible donation to Norway House)
1928 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN
More information coming soon!
Members of the Luther College music faculty, Du Huang and Xiao Hu will present an evening of beautiful piano duets.
More information coming soon!
$20.00 | Students free with student ID
All the way from Norway, Quartetto Testosterone will present an evening of music with violins, viola, and cello.
More information coming soon!
$20.00 | Students free with student ID
Rolf Erdahl, an authority on the music of Edvard Grieg, presents "Accounting for Grieg," a lecture/recital about Grieg's formative influences. Erdahl and fellow Grieg Society Board member, pianist Sonja Thompson perform Grieg's "Intermezzo" along with selections from Grieg's Cello Sonata, Schumann's Fantasiestücke, Op. 73, and other music, assisted by Carrie Vecchione, oboe. This previews a program they will sharing in Bergen, Norway October 26-29, where Rolf was invited to perform and speak at the International seminar, "Romantic Piano Meets the Hardanger Fiddle: Edvard Grieg’s Chamber Works and Solo Piano Music."
The program will be in The Galleri at Norway House from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm, Wed., Oct., 18.
$5 admission. Free for members of Norway House or the Edvard Grieg Society.
Liv Haakenstad is back! Join Liv for an afternoon to learn more about how to search archives for your genealogy research.
$5 for the Program | Free for Norway House Members
Hosted in our Lillehaugen Room
Come to Norway House on Tuesday, October 10 from 1:30-2:30 PM for a book signing of the gripping mystery thriller "The Devil's Wedding Ring" by Vidar Sundstøl! The Norwegian author is returning to Minnesota and will be in the Norway House Galleri signing copies of his newest crime fiction novel, and you don't want to miss it!
The Edvard Grieg Society of MN opens its 2017-2018 Concert Series with a recital by soprano, Anna Hersey.
Hailed by critics as a force of nature, Dr. Hersey will perform a recital of Nordic Songs, accompanied by collaborative pianist, Sonja Thompson.
$20.00 | Students free with student ID
Come hear Liv Haakenstad, a Norwegian Genealogist, speak about the history of Norwegian immigration.
Join Al Quie and his family as they celebrate the life and artwork of Governor Quie’s wife, Gretchen Quie.
A life in Art offers a selection of the artistic works of former first lady, Gretchen Quie. Spanning seven decades, the show includes paintings, drawings, wood block prints, and mixed media.
$5 suggested donation
Join FinnFest MN/Finland 100 celebrations as they discuss the role of progressive politics and cooperatives in the Twin Cities, and how the Finnish community has inspired and participated in their development.
$30 | Lunch included
History and Heritage celebrates the history of Concordia College, honoring the people, places, traditions, and stories that have shaped the institution since 1891.
$5 | Free Norway House Members
