July | August 2015 Volume 34, Number 4
IN THIS ISSUE
Discover how a family of
accordion makers from rural
Sweden created an international
music sensation: the electric
hands of our best hometown
music heroes in this intimate
music series in the Turnblad
Mansion Ballroom.
ASI and North House Folk School
invite you to one of the largest
gatherings in the Upper Midwest
for makers; crafters, carvers,
weavers, metal workers, painters
THE STORY OF HOW SWEDISH GUITARS ROCKED THE WORLD.
In the 1930s, Albin Hagström built a musical empire in the tranquil village of Älvdalen, Sweden,
 tucked at the base of the Scandinavian mountain range, by constructing and selling world-class
accordions. Hagstrom had fallen in love with the instrument when he purchased his rst one at
 the age of 10. Hagstrom accordions quickly became popular thanks to efcient design and clever
marketing. Manufacturing and distribution rapidly expanded to Norway, Denmark, Finland and the
United States. The company opened music shops and schools throughout the Nordic region and
added acoustic guitars to its product list. In the 1950s, the squeezebox started going out of style,
and the US market for Hagstrom’s classic instrument dried up. The company found inspiration in
 the rock 'n' roll craze in the States and set out to build their own electric guitars.
The end result was music to guitarists’ ears. Hagstrom created a glittery guitar that wailed, buzzed,
and echoed among the trees of the region. As rock 'n' roll swept the globe, famous musicians
including Elvis Presley, Frank Zappa and later, David Bowie, ashed Hagstrom guitars, and a new
Swedish icon was born. With names like Viking, Super Swede and Scandi, the Hagstrom guitars
delighted players and audiences around the world.
Hagstrom guitars popularity stemmed from their solid design, big sound and reasonable price point.
The guitar necks were made of plexiglass instead of wood – resulting in a faster and stronger
ngerboard, thanks to a patented design inspired by a Saab ghter jet. Between 1958 and 1983,
Hagstrom built about 130,000 guitars, far fewer than American companies Fender and Gibson.
The low production rate makes Hagstrom guitars highly collectible today.
ASI invites you this summer and fall to discover the Hagstrom story, pick up a guitar in the ASI
gallery and record your own music video, and inspire young rockstars in the Swedes Rock! recording
studio. Hear some of Minnesota’s nest musicians play Hagstrom guitars, amps and accordions in
 the 2015 Ballroom Music Series and much, much more.
Part of ASI’s summer/fall thematic "The Way Music Moves Me," Amp Up! The Hagstrom Guitar
Sensation is on view through October 25, 2015.
This summer, jazz vocalist Connie
Evingson will be ASI’s Artist-in- Residence in conjunction with Amp
Up! The Hagstrom Guitar Sensation.
Thank You!  EXHIBITION SUPPORTERS:
The exhibition is generously supported by Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation, the Anne Ray Charitable Trust, the Swedish
Council of America, Karin L. Larson and
Eclipse Music. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund, and a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation Minnesota.
Cover: Original blueprints from the Hagstrom archives in Älvdalen, Sweden.
Learn more about the construction
of both acoustic and electric guitars in short interviews with local luthier Charlie Hoffman as part of Amp Up!
The Hagstrom Guitar Sensation.
 
squeezebox, or
more accurately,
button accordion,
abandoned shed on
unanswerable questions for me – who owned
and played it? Was it brought from Sweden
or acquired here? At what functions and when
was it played? And also, importantly, who was
 the maker?
of the Swedish immigrants who came to this
country. In Minneapolis on a typical Saturday
night in the early 1900s, you would nd as
many as 10,000 Scandinavian immigrants
moving around the Cedar Riverside area (also
known as Snusgatan or Snoose Boulevard)
from cafés to bars to music halls, all there for a
night of entertainment at places like the South
Side Auditorium, where they’d take in the live
music of such groups as the Oscar Danielson
Orchestra.
In today’s Sweden, music is a vibrant business
and is at the core of the country’s social and
cultural life. Did you know that Sweden is
 the world’s most successful exporter of chart
music? Or that roughly 600,000 Swedes sing in
choirs, which makes Sweden the country with
 the highest number of choirs per capita in the
entire world?
Sweden, past and present, with our slate
of exhibitions now on display, and through
a well-curated series of performances and
presentations that ll our calendar.
Our good friends at the Dalarnas museum
in Falun Sweden have generously loaned
us a part of their incredible collection
of Hagstrom guitars and other materials
 that illuminate the fascinating history of a
company that essentially reinvented itself,
while remaining faithful to its musical roots.
Throughout the weeks ahead, you’ll nd
our campus lled with many opportunities
 to enjoy and create music. I’m particularly
excited that the exquisite ballroom on the
 third oor of the Turnblad mansion will be
used as originally envisioned – a place for
entertainment and social engagement –
 We’re also eager for Connie Evingson to
 take up her role as our newest Artist-in-
Residence. Connie’s a two-time McKnight
Fellow and has explored many musical paths
in her recordings and performances, which
have taken her throughout the world and
onto stages in Sweden many times. You can
follow her creative process as she explores
our collections to create and perform an
original song inspired by our exhibition
 theme.
and society, not just for entertainment but
also as a source of inspiration and change.
I hope you’ll join us often this summer
 – and be uplifted and inspired by all that
you experience at the American Swedish
Institute. Thanks to our members and
donors for making all of this possible.
Message from the President & CEO
is the bimonthly membership publication of the American Swedish Institute. To update a subscription or
become an ASI member, call (612) 871-4907 or e-mail info@asimn.org. Laura Cederberg & Jon Dahl in, Editors.
The mission of the American Swedish Institute is to be a gathering place for all people to share experiences
around themes of culture, migration, the environment and the arts, informed by enduring links to Sweden.
Founded in 1929 by Swan J. Turnblad. Accorded royal patronage by H.M. Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. Bruce
Karstadt, President/CEO. 2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55409. ASImn.org.
Table of Contents NEWS
ASI's Annual Report Available Online 15
Introducing Marcie Anderson 15
Wallenberg Library & Archives Music Cataloging Project 17
Extended Summer Hours 17
EXHIBITS, CLASSES & EVENTS
 Amp Up! The Hagstrom Gui tar Sensation  4
The History of Swedish Music In Three Minutes or Less 4
Swedes Rock!  4
Ballroom Music Series 5
Bachspeglarna Performance 5
The Great Makers Exchange: Workshops and Collections Tours 6-7
Adult Classes & Workshops 8-9
Birthday Parties at ASI 16
Kids at the Castle 16
Kids Summer Slöjd   16
Cocktails at the Castle: All Strings Attached 18
Community Conversation: Integration of Immigrants - Policies and Outcomes 18
A Look at Birch Bark – From Forest to Home with Vladimir Yarish 18
Curator's Cocktail Tour: Behind Closed Doors 19
From Stompboxes to Kill Switches – Keeping the Music Alive: A Conversation with John Justen 19
Craysh Party 19
Memorials & Tributes 20
Nordic Happenings 20-21
 
 June 20 – October 25, 2015 
Discover how a family of accordion makers from rural Sweden created an international music sensation: the electric Hagstrom guitar. A favorite with rockstars including Elvis Presley and Frank Zappa, the glittery guitars became a Swedish icon nearly as big as the Dala Horse.
Pick your favorite guitar and rock in this playful retrospective. ASI hosts a series of concerts
 throughout the exhibition featuring local artists  jamming on Hagstrom guitars. Amp Up! The
Hagstrom Guitar Sensation opened as part of ASI’s Midsommar  Celebration on Saturday,
 June 20. Visit ASImn.org for more information.
The exhibition is generously supported by Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation, the Anne Ray Charitable Trust, the Swedish Council of America,
Karin L. Larson and Eclipse Music. This activity is
made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund, and a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation Minnesota.
The History of Swedish Music In
Three Minutes or Less
 June 20 – October 25, 2015 
In a world of YouTube sensations and 140-character tweets, tuning in to music
history has never been easier. Meet The Gothenburg Combo, the classically trained,
internationally acclaimed guitar duo who are expanding the impact of Swedish music around the world with their dazzling playing. From traditional folktunes to ABBA and Max Martin, the Combo takes an exciting musical
 journey through the major moments and
giants of Swedish musical history, spliced into  ten compact video mini-concerts of three minutes or less, guaranteed to make you dance and sing along.
Swedes Rock!
 June 20 – October 25, 2015 
Swedes Rock! and you can too! Families can explore the world of modern music this summer in the ASI Family Gallery. Grab a prop, jump on the stage, and rock out to your
favorite music from yesterday and today made famous by Sweden’s hottest rock stars. When you are ready for a break, hit the Swedes Rock!  Café for a summer fka. Explore the language of music behind the scenes and learn a musical alphabet, play with rhythm, and set a tempo for a great summer.
Included with museum admission.
Undergarments: A Brief History
from the ASI Collection
On View through July 30, 2015 
Bloomers, camisoles, and more. This short run pop-up exhibit in the ASI Community Gallery
shows off nineteenth century unmentionables from ASI’s Costume Collection.
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Ballroom Music Series ASI is putting Hagstrom in the hands of our best
hometown music heroes in this intimate music
series in the Turnblad Mansion Ballroom. The
second Wednesday of each month (July-October),
performers pick-up the Hagstrom instrument of
 their choice to reference or play during their show.
Performances limited to 75 seats. Sponsored by:
Suzie
Suzie, named The Best New Minnesota Musicians
of 2014, is the Glam/Pop project of Mark Ritsema.
Performing a combination of original/ cover songs
 that are heavily influenced by pop music in all its
forms, with a focus musically and visually on the
Swedish scene.
 Jazz vocalist Connie Evingson and guitarist
Sam Miltich present gypsy jazz and swing music,
including the debut of an original composition
created during Connie's Artist-in-residency.
Dean Magraw 
Classical guitarist Magraw demonstrates the sonic
splendor and playability of the Hagstrom guitar in
 this solo performance. Dean will also discuss the
design features of the instrument(s) in the context
of the show.
The Musical Offering with special guest
Christopher Kachian 
music with guest guitarist Christopher Kachian.
$25. Cash bar available at each performance.
POSTEN  july | aug 2015  5
Ingela Haaland Performs Swedish
 Join us for an evening concer t with
soprano Ingela Haaland. From a far-carrying mountain call (kulning ) to a wanderer's song to folk songs, psalms, and music tried and true by composers such as Bellman, Taube, Stenhammar, Peterson-Berger, and Soa Karlsson, Haaland sings and describe
a variety of music pieces from Sweden on  this lyrical journey.
Included with museum admission. Free for ASI members.
Registration recommended. Register online at ASImn.org or call 612-871-4907.
ASI Artist-in-Residence: Connie Evingson
This summer, jazz vocalist Connie Evingson
is ASI’s Artist-in-Residence in conjunction with
 Amp Up! The Hagstrom Guitar Sensation. Connie
will mine ASI's archives and collaborate with a guitarist to create an original song based on her findings. Catch Connie composing “in studio”
in the Turnblad Mansion Music Room during select museum hours. Learn about the art of
music-making, and follow Connie’s creative
process from initial inspiration to finished composition.
Included with museum admission.
Sun., June 28  — 1 – 3 p.m.
Wed., July 1  — 6 – 8 p.m. 
Sat., July 11  — 1 – 3 p.m.
Wed., July 15  — 6 – 8 p.m.
Performance by Swedish Group Bachspeglarna 
Friday, Aug. 28 — 1 p.m.
Swedish vocal group Bachspeglarna (The
Bach Mirrors) perform an informal concert in the Turnblad Mansion Grand Hall. Bachspeglarna features ten singers and musicians from Blekinge in southern Sweden. Singing in their native Swedish, the group’s performance selections range from  traditional Swedish choir tunes to Benny Andersson’s popular songs to Bach. This summer, they are touring the U.S. following  the path of many Swedes who emigrated to America. The group previously performed in Minnesota in August 2011.
Included in museum admission. Free for ASI members. No registration required.
The Way Music Moves Me Music lls the historic Turnblad Mansion this summer!
Register online at ASImn.org or call (612) 871-4907.
Photos: Suzie (top left), Dean Magraw (top right,
photo by Manfred Pollert), Sam Miltich (bottom left),
Connie Evingson (bottom right).
Stitches & Techniques!
With just a simple wooden
needle and strands of wool yarn, students will unravel some of the mystery behind this knotty 2,000 year-old fiber construction
 technique. Stitches that will be covered include the Oslo, Korgen and Dalby stitch.
All skill levels are welcome. First-timers can expect  to practice the stitches, and people with prior experience can start (but not necessarily finish) a
small project, including a glass cozy, mini-wool rug
or simple hat. Instructor: Angela Robins.
$20 per person. $13 materials fee payable to the instructor.
Birch Bark Bird  9 – 11 a.m. / noon – 2 p.m. 
The stunning white paper bark from the birch  tree can create many wonderful things, including a charming bird. Careful folding, a bit of string and lots
of patience will be rewarded with a beautiful birch bark ornament. You will learn about the process of harvesting and preparing birch bark as well as trying your hand at weaving. Come acquaint
yourself with birch and be inspired for the many possibilities of future birch bark projects.
ASI & North House Folk School Present:
The Great Makers Exchange
Saturday, July 18 — 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
ASI and North House Folk School invite you to one of the largest gatherings in the Upper Midwest for makers; crafters, carvers, weavers, metal workers, painters and knitters alike! Whether you have your own studio or you’re a weekend DIY- warrior, spend your day getting a little messy and creating something beautiful while you discover
 traditional and contemporary handcraft at the American Swedish Institute.
Makers Market is included in museum admission and is free for ASI/NHFS members. Separate registration fees apply for hands-on workshops and tours. Register in advance at ASImn.org/makersexchange. Day of registration may be available but not guaranteed.
Instructor: Beth Homa-Style.
$20 per person. $10 materials fee payable to the instructor.
Starting Fires with Friction  9 – 11 a.m.
Kindle your interest in all things fire during this
family-friendly course. We will talk about many aspects of fire and try our hand at starting fire with flint and steel, bow drill and hand drill techniques. You will also have the opportunity to make a fire starting kit or coal-burned spoon to take home. Ages 10+. Instructor: Caleb Mattison.
$20 per person. $10 materials fee payable to the instructor.
Moving Pictures  noon – 2 p.m. / 3 – 5 p.m.
Create your own mechanical card or picture.
Instructor Cecilia Schiller will demonstrate how
she takes an idea and transforms it into a work- ing model. Participants can then experiment with linkages, tabs, gears and joints to create a moving
image (literally) of their own design or use
patterns provided by the instructor. Instructor: Sculptor Cecilia Schiller.
$20 per person. $10 materials fee payable to the instructor.
Express yourself on a SAORI loom!   9 – 11 a.m. / noon – 2 p.m.
Have you tried weaving? SAORI Weaving is originally from Japan and is a medium for self-  expression. The participants will be able to choose
colors and textures and weave on SAORI looms  that are ready for them to start weaving. Enjoy the
moment of weaving and express yourself! Participants take home whatever they create during the workshop. Instructor: Chiaki O’Brien.
$20 per person. $10 materials fee payable to the instructor.
Try Your Hand at Timber
Framing!  9 – 11 a.m. / noon – 2 p.m. / 3 – 5 p.m.
Raise it up! Participate in an old-fashioned barn raising, working as a group to assemble an 8x8
 timber framed structure (okay, it’s a small barn,
we’ll admit). Try your hand at the beam drill, mallet and chisel. Clean a mortise and pare a tenon, as you
discover the history of timber framing and learn the basics of this beautiful and ancient building method. Roll up your sleeves and get ready
 to lift those timbers! Ages 12+. Instructor: Clark Bremer.
$20 per person. Materials included in the cost of  the class.
Time for Fika! Sweet and Savory
Swedish Baking (FULL)  3 – 5 p.m.
Ready for a fika, the traditional Swedish coffee break? We’ll mix up a batch of kanelbullar , the
 traditional Swedish cinnamon rolls, and knäckebröd , a whole grain crispbread, then sit down to a fika. You’ll leave with a couple easy recipes and
 techniques to carry on the fika tradition at home.
Makers Exchange
J U L Y 1 8 , 2 0 1 5
 
 
Ages 12+ with an accompanying adult. Instructor: Erin Swenson-Klatt.
$20 per person. $10 materials fee payable to the instructor.
Luffarslöjd : Swedish Wire Work   9 – 11 a.m. / 3 – 5 p.m.
Using ordinary wire and simple  tools, we will make several useful household items starting with hooks and exploring candle- holders and small bowls, while learning the basic techniques used to create a wide variety of items. Instructor: Faith Clover.
$20 per person. $5 materials fee payable to the instructor.
Spin Yarn the Old-Fashioned Way With a
Hand Spindle  noon – 2 p.m. / 3 – 5 p.m.
Make yarn the way your ancestors did, using a highly portable hand spindle. We will assemble hand spindles in class and you will learn to spin using wool roving. Time permitting; we will make a 2 ply yarn. Your yarn, the spindle and several ounces of wool are yours to keep! Instructor: Judy Goebel.
$20 per person. $10 materials fee payable to the instructor.
Intro to Saami Bracelets (FULL)  noon – 2 p.m.
 Join instructor Liz Bucheit for
an introductory opportunity  to work with the traditional materials of the Saami
 tennetrad craft. You'll braid strands of pewter coiled
 thread to create a simple bracelet complete with a reindeer antler button. This project is fun and easy – no “yoiking!”   Instructor: Liz Bucheit.
$20 per person. $10 materials fee payable to the instructor.
Single-Sheet Books  noon – 2 p.m. / 3 – 5 p.m.
Single-sheet books are simple yet dynamic book
structures that range from traditional to sculptural. Depending upon the materials used to create the book and its content, an editioned single sheet book may be categorized as a zine or fine press. Learn basic bookbinding
 tools and techniques while creating four different book structures and a paper slipcase to house
 them. Suggestions will be made for experimentation with the structures, ideas for creating content, along with your set of single-sheet book samples. Instructor: Anna Boyer.
$20 per person. $5 materials fee payable to the instructor.
Pop-out Books!  9 – 11 a.m. / noon – 2 p.m.
Explore the third dimension in bookmaking through paper engineering! Create a softcover landscape
pop-up book with Min- nesota Center for Book
Arts. The workshop is intended for children 8
years and up. Adults are encouraged to stay and assist their student with  the class project. Instructor: Mindy Villerius.
$20 per person. $5 materials fee payable to the instructor.
Carving for Kids  9 – 11 a.m. / 3 – 5 p.m.
This is a course for kids only, and it is designed as an introduction to the safe and efficient use of the knife as a carving tool. Many craftspeople are inter- ested in reversing the stigma that knives often carry in contemporary modern society, one that identifies
 them as weapons. We hope to restore the knife’s place (as it exists in many other cultures of the
world) as a tool that was designed to help people, not to harm them. Kids in this course will learn to
safely use sharp knives for carving wood. They will gain the confidence
 to use these tools in the correct way, and to respect and
 to care for them. You can learn  just as much from the chips on
 the floor as you can from what remains in your hand. Ages 8+.
Instructor: Paul Linden.
$20 per person. $10 materials fee payable to the instructor.
Kumihimo and Other Braids  3 – 5 p.m.
Kumihimo is an enjoyable
way to make beautiful braids. Using a simple cardboard circular loom, students will learn the basics of kumihemo. Fishtail and a Saami braid will also be demonstrated for students to try. Instructor: Sue Flanders.
$20 per person. $2 materials fee payable to the instructor.
Great Makers Exchange Collections Tours
11:15 a.m. / 2:15 p.m. / 3:30 p.m.
Textiles, woodcarvings, and art glass galore! Explore  the finest pieces of ASI’s material collection in 30-minute behind-the-scenes tours. Tours will be led by staff or expert volunteers. Each tour focuses on a specific strength of our collection and takes you into areas rarely seen by visitors. Choose from
 the following options:
Textiles (11:15 a.m.) - Explore centuries of Swedish  textiles, and then learn about Hilma Berglund and her incredible legacy of weaving in Minnesota.
Woodcarvings (11:15 a.m.) - Discover ASI’s incredible collection of woodcarvings, featuring works by Emil Janel, Axel Petersson, Herman
Rosell, Andy Anderson, and more.
Glass (2:15 p.m.) - See stunning pieces from this collection, including a 1500-year-old glass drinking vessel and works from Orrefors, Kosta Boda, Skruf,
and more.
Porcelain Tile Stoves (2:15 p.m.) - Explore the stories and artwork in each of these beautiful kakelugn (stoves), located on all four floors of the
mansion.
Painted Plaster Ceilings (3:30 p.m.) - Learn about
 the design, installation, and restoration of these beautiful ceilings on this tour.
 
Saturday, August 8 — 1 – 4 p.m.
Design and create a set of two beautiful fused glass plates for sushi or appetizers. Design your plates using glass strips, frit, stringer, confetti and pre-red design elements in a wide array of
colors and patterns. Brighten your table with your glass art creations, or give them as a gift.
This fun 3-hour workshop introduces the art of glass fusing and slumping. No experience with glass or drawing is necessary. All tools provided. Plates will be ready for pick up in three weeks.
Instructor: Twin Cities-based glass artist, Susan
Tracy, specializes in elegant contemporary designs, moose motifs, organic inclusions and custom projects.
$55 ASI members / $65 nonmembers. Material fee: $25 payable to the instructor.
Register by July 31.
Celebrate Amp Up! The Hagstrom Guitar
Sensation by creating your own custom guitar
picks! Cut and carve up to four picks, using a
variety of hardwoods like maple and oak. With
coping saws, carving knives, sandpaper and oil,
we’ll create beautiful and playable
guitar picks. Br ing your guitars and other
stringed instruments for a jam session after class!
An award-winning
 jeweler and
stonecutter, instructor
avid guitar player.
McKnight Individual
workshops number of literary works and received prizes for his art. He has taught numerous times in the United States including classes at North House Folk School. Vladimir will teach for the rst time
at ASI this summer!
$115 ASI and TMORA members / $130 non- members. A materials fee of $40 per basket
is payable to the instructor. Vladimir’s special handmade Russian kostiks will be lent to students for use in classes.
The instructor has gathered all of his birch bark by hand in the dangerous Russian forest where he watches out for big Russian bears! He cleans, prepares and cuts the bark to size as needed for various weaving projects.
Register by July 17.
Vladimir’s classes are co-presented by the American Swedish Institute and The Museum of Russian Art. Vladimir will give a presentation at The Museum of Russian Art on July 31.
Russian Birch Bark Tray  Sunday, August 2 — 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
A small birch bark tray is the perfect project
for students of all weaving abilities! Easier to navigate than diagonal plaiting, these trays use a straight weave but still include a double-woven construction. Each student will create one 3 ½”
wide x 4 ½” long x 1” high tray from Russian
birch bark.
$80 ASI and
TMORA members / $95 non-  members. A materials fee of $60 is payable to the instructor. Vladimir’s special handmade Russian kostiks will be lent to students for use in classes.
Register by July 17.
Vladimir’s classes are co-presented by the American Swedish Institute and The Museum of Russian Art. Vladimir will give a presentation at The Museum of Russian Art on July 31.
craft (slöjd ) & food
Make colorful, fun and funky sh ornaments
 to hang on a rustic shhook plaque. Students
will each make their own school of 10 sh from
slabs of clay in a variety of styles. Fish are then stamped or carved and painted with colorful underglazes. Real sh hooks will be nailed to
rustic boards for displaying your catch of the day.
Materials fee: $10. Extra plaques and set of 10 sh
available for additional materials fee. Fish will be red by the instructor and available
for pick-up 2 weeks after the session.
$45 ASI members / $55 nonmembers.
Register by July 17.
Saturday, August 1 — 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
 Join Russian master birch bark weaver
Vladimir Yarish in this class for weavers of all levels! Choose from a selection of ve styles
of Russian birch bark baskets—contemporary,  tradi tional, diagonal and/or straight weave, all are double woven. The smaller size of these baskets makes them more challenging. Beginning students can expect to complete 1-2 baskets, and inter- mediate students 2-3 baskets during the class  time. The nished products are beautiful mini
baskets about 2 ½” wide x 2 ½” long x 2” high.
Instructor Vladimir Yarish is an internation- ally recognized birch bark weaver from Veliky Novgorod, Russia. A musician by his education, Vladimir graduated from the St. Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts and began
birch bark basket weaving in 1984 after having
 
summer 2015
Sunday, August 9 — 2 – 4:30 p.m.
Pizza is the perfect platform to demonstrate an immigrant culture, and nowhere is that more evident than in Sweden. Ask a Swede about
 their country’s pizza and be prepared to hear descriptions unlike any you’ve ever encoun-
 tered! We’ll discuss the cultural implicat ions of Swedish pizza and toss a few pies of our own. Menu includes rye atbread with radishes and
LoveTree Farmstead cheese, banana curry
pizza on whole wheat crust, Swedish meatballs and lingonberries pizza, and Pizza Salad.
Patrice Johnson is a Nordic Food Geek and
meatball historian. She is a food writer and recipe contributor for a variety of local and international publications and blogs. Her master’s thesis on Swedish Immigration and Foodways provided a written, formerly oral, history of Swedish immigrants and their ancestors, and their food traditions. Patrice resides in the Twin Cities with her happy and
well-fed husband and their three mischievous cats. Lutfsk  lover and surströmming  visionary, she longs for the day when Minnesotans embrace the delicious (occasionally odd)
cuisine of her heritage.
This class is participation with some demonstration and is held in ASI’s Paulson Hall.
$65 ASI members / $75 nonmembers.
The price of the class includes one drink.
Register by July 29.
Wednesdays, July 8 – August 12 — 6 – 8 p.m.
This summer, take a break on Wednesday
nights and get crafty at ASI. Each week,
 try your hand at a dif ferent medium of
Scandinavian craft. From glass fusing to
wood painting and luffarslöjd , ASI’s studio arts
classroom is the per fect relaxed space to
explore your artistic side. The Studio
Classroom opens at 5:30 p.m. for a quick
happy hour before class begins. Purchase a
beverage at our FIKA café and head to the
Studio to meet your classmates, instructors
and discover the handcraft theme of the
evening! No prior experience necessary.
Advance registration required. Includes
 July 8 — Wet Felting
 July 15 — Scandinavian Braiding*
 July 22 — Wearable Glass*
August 5 — Paper Cut
August 12 — Wood Painting
REGISTER FOR ASI SUMMER WORKSHOPS!
To register for ASI Summer craft workshops call (612) 871-4907 or register online at ASImn.org.
Please register at least one week in advance, or call after that date for availability.
Please visit ASImn.org for complete registr ation policies and information.
Artist Grant and Minnesota State Arts Board
Visual Artist Grant for work with exotic stones
and gem material.
with fellow goldsmith Liz Bucheit.
$50 ASI members / $60 nonmembers.
$30 materials fee is payable to the instructor.
Register by September 4.
the Spice Trail!
Saturday, July 11 — 3 – 6 p.m.
There are more shared cultural traditions between Scandinavian and India than you may
 think! We’ll discuss how Sweden and India are linked through old trade routes like the Silk Road and Spice Trail by comparing a drink, a atbread
and a pickled jam/chutney. What similarities exist
between the spices used in chai masala and  glögg ? How does the Indian atbread, paratha, compare to the Scandinavian favorite, lefse? You’ll gain hands-on experience using spices to mix chai masala and make a paratha. This class is part demonstration, part tasting, and part participation.
Born and raised in India, Anju Katar ia owns
Khazana, an India ar ts gallery and store, in
Minneapolis. Minnesota-raised, Kelly Moe has
studied historical and modern connections of foods, specically Scandinavia, where she
focused her Masters work, and India, where she visited for the rst time this spring.
$60 ASI members / $70 nonmembers.
$15 materials fee is payable to the instructors.
Register by July 3.
class schedulesummer 2015
To register for ASI classes and workshops, call (612) 871-4907 or register online at ASImn.org.
Introduction to Swedish
Wednesday, July 8 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Is fka pronounced fee-kuh or -ka? This overview of the Swedish language offers a bit of grammar and pronunciation and is the perfect place to begin before diving in  to a longer language class. Instructor: Jean Hanslin.
Tuition: $15 ASI members / $18 nonmembers. Register by July 1.
Short Stories in Swedish 
Tuesdays, Aug. 11, 18, 25, Sept. 1 1 – 3 p.m.
Read and discuss short stories by ve notable Swedish-speaking authors. We begin with current author Henning Mankell’s criminal detective tale, Fotografens
död . Additional authors include: Tove Jansson (Vårvisan), Astrid Lindgren (Sunnanäng ), Ivar Lo-Johansson (På ålderdomshemmet ) and Selma Lagerlöf (Tomten på Töreby  and Gudsfreden). Materials will be provided in class. This course is conducted in Swedish. Instructor: Ingela Haaland.
Tuition: $65 ASI members / $75 nonmembers. Register by July 28.
Swedish Folksongs  Wednesdays, Aug. 12 and 19 6:30 – 8 p.m.
In this introduction class, discover some of Sweden’s most beloved folk tunes. In addition to the joy they provide as musical works, we’ll explore what the lyrics and melodies can tell us about traditional Swedish culture, history, and beliefs. Swedish texts with English translations will be available. This class is held in Eng- lish. Some knowledge of Swedish is helpful, but not required. Instructor: Ingela Haaland
Tuition: $25 ASI members / $30 nonmembers. Register by July 29.
Scandinavian Woodcarving  Weeks of Sept. 14 – Dec. 9 various times
Carve in the Scandinavian style using the instructor’s original work as a basis for projects. These 13-session classes meet starting the week of Sept. 14. Six class periods are offered: Mondays 10 a.m.–noon, Tuesdays 10 a.m.–noon, or 1–3 p.m., and Wednesdays from 10 a.m.–noon, 1–3 p.m., or 7–9 p.m. A materials fee will be collected in class. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Instructor: Bill Jaeger.
Tuition: $135 ASI members / $150 nonmembers. Register by Sept. 6.
Swedish Culture through Music  Thursday, Sept. 17 6:30-8 p.m. 
Music is one of the best ways to explore a culture. In this class, students will investigate the nooks and crannies of Swedish music to uncover voices of modern musicians. The meanings and messages conveyed by these artists will help us to build perspective about life in contemporary Sweden. Come prepared  to bob your head along with songs and video from jazz ar tists , singer/songwr it- ers, folk musicians, hip-hoppers and club DJs while we explore this element of Swedish culture. Songs will be both in Swedish and in English. Some knowledge of Swedish is helpful, but not required. Instructor: Chelsea Bowen.
Tuition: $20 ASI members / $25 nonmembers. Sept. 10.
Learn Swedish Through Song  Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 15 & 16 6 – 9 p.m.
The Swedish language has a natural musical quality. This class will combine Swedish lyrics and grammar points with melodic lines in an attempt to increase comprehension and retention. Both traditional and contemporary songs will be used to provide supplemental language and culture to all ages and ability levels. Some knowledge of Swedish is helpful. Instructor: Jean Hanslin.
Tuition: $50 ASI members / $60 nonmembers. Register by Sept. 10.
Beginning Finnish V  Wednesdays, July 15-August 5 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
This course is a continuation of spring term 2015 Beginning Finnish IV. We will continue working through the textbook Suomen mestari 2, covering grammatical  topics such as the third innitive , transit ive and intransitive verbs, and the negative imperfect. Themes include Finnish cabin culture, sauna, nature, and hobbies. Students with equivalent prerequisite knowledge are welcome to join. Instructor: Dan Karvonen.
Tuition: $70 ASI members / $80 nonmembers. Register by July 8.
Course Materials: Suomen mestari 2
Swedish Music 101 
Saturday, July 11 11a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
From the nyckelharpa, to ABBA, Robyn and Max Martin, Swedish artists have rocked the international music scene for more than 100 years. Reconnect with
 the popular Swedish ar tists who you already love and discover new art ists who are making waves today. We will cover a range of musical bases and sample sounds from artists in genres including classical and opera, pop, disco, electronica, folk, R&B, reggae and even some Hagstrom guitar rockers! Songs will be both in Swedish and in English. Some knowledge of Swedish is helpful, but not required. Instructor: Chelsea Bowen.
Tuition: $25 ASI members / $30 nonmembers. Register by July 3.
Current Events in Sweden  Wednesdays, Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26 6:30 – 8 p.m. 
This survey course covers four major topics confronting every Swede today: the global economy, democracy, the educational system and the Swedish social wel- fare system. These topics are at the forefront of the country’s public discourse and lead the front pages of every local newspaper. Gain insight in to Swedish perspective on these vital issues while discussing any potential impact it has here in the U.S. and on our own views of the world. Instructor: Gregg White.
Tuition: $50 ASI members / $60 nonmembers. Register by July 29.
Intensive Beginning Swedish
Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 21, 23, 28, 30, Aug., 4 & 6 (3 weeks) 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
This intensive daytime class is a great way to begin or continue your study of Swedish. We will cover beginning language material but in a more fast-paced setting. Students will study the four elements of language competency; reading, writing, listening and speaking, as a springboard for becoming strong communicators. The course weaves Swedish cultural elements into each lesson. Upon completion, you will have a base in beginning Swedish and be prepared to continue with a fall language class. Materials included in course fee. Instructor: Chelsea Bowen.
Tuition: $110 ASI members / $125 nonmembers. Register by July 14.
FALL 2015 LANGUAGE CLASSES
Fall language classes begin the week of September 15.
Call (612) 870-4907 or visit ASImn.org for more information.
The ASI fall class schedule will be posted online at ASImn.org
in mid-July. 10 American Swedish Institute
 
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and September 9
 
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Nordic Table
ASI Artist-in-Residence:
Connie Evingson 
 June 20 — July 15, 2015  Sat., June 20 — 3:30 – 4 p.m. Sun., June 28 — 1 – 3 p.m. Wed., July 1 — 6 – 8 p.m. Sat., July 11 — 1 – 3 p.m.
Wed., July 15 — 6 – 8 p.m.
Concert Wed, Aug. 12 — 8 p.m.
 july    After Work Wednesday
  ASI: Artist-in-Residence — Connie Evingson
After Work Wednesday
  Sommar Slöjd : Wet Felting** 
  Introduction to Swedish**
  Ballroom Music Series: Suzie**
8 Wednesday 8 p.m.
9 Thursday 6:30 –  8 p.m.
  Swedish Music 101**
ASI: Artist-in-Residence — Connie Evingson
  Nordic Table Workshop – Scandinavia Takes to the Spice Trail!** 
11 Saturday 3 – 6 p.m.
  Kids Summer Slöjd : Weave Your Fish Tale** 
15 Wednesday 1 – 3 p.m.
After Work Wednesday
  ASI: Artist-in-Residence — Connie Evingson
  Sommar Slöjd : Scandinavian Braiding** 
  Gusties Take the Stage 
  Beginning Finnish V begins** 
  Kids at the Castle: Bountiful Bugs
17 Friday 11 a.m. – noon
  The Great Makers Exchange: Makers Market* 
18 Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  Behind the Scenes Collections Tours** 
18 Saturday 11:15 a.m. / 2:15 p.m. / 3:30 p.m.
Intensive Beginning Swedish begins**
22 Wednesday 1 – 3 p.m.
After Work Wednesday
Sommar Slöjd : Wearable Glass** 
  From Stompboxes to Kill Switches — Keeping the Music Alive:
A Conversation with Eclipse Music's John Justen
22 Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
25 Saturday 9 a.m. – noon
  Kids Summer Slöjd : Wire Safari** 
29 Wednesday 1 – 3 p.m.
After Work Wednesday
  Sommar Slöjd : Luffarslöjd (Swedish wire art)** 
29 Wednesday 6 –  8 p.m.
  A Look at Birch Bark – From Forest to Home with
Vladimir Yarish (The Museum of Russian Art)* 
31 Friday 7 – 9 p.m. 
Adult Slöjd Workshop: Mini Russian Birch Bark Baskets** 
1 Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
august
Adult Slöjd  Workshop:
Adult Slöjd Workshop: Russian Birch Bark Tray** 
1 Sunday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  Kids Summer Slöjd : Chime In!** 
5 Wednesday 1 – 3 p.m.
After Work Wednesday
  Sommar Slöjd : Paper Cut** 
  Curator's Cocktail Tour: Behind Closed Doors**
6 Thursday 6:30 – 8 p.m.
  Adult Slöjd Workshop: Glass Sushi & Appetizer Plate** 
8 Saturday 1 – 4 p.m.
  Nordic Table Workshop – Swedish Pizza** 
9 Sunday 2 –  4:30 p.m.
  Short Stories in Swedish begins**
11 Tuesdays 1 – 3 p.m.
  Kids Summer Slöjd : Wood Painting** 
12 Wednesday 1 – 3 p.m.
After Work Wednesday
  Sommar Slöjd : Wood Painting** 
  Swedish Folksongs begins**
  Ballroom Music Series: Connie Evingson with Sam Miltich**
12 Wednesday 8 p.m.
  After Work Wednesday
  Kids at the Castle: Cabin Creatures
21 Friday 11 a.m. – noon
  After Work Wednesday
  Ingela Haaland Performs Swedish Classic Songs*
26 Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
Policies and Outcomes
9 Wednesday 7 p.m.
11 Friday 7 – 11 p.m.
  Adult Slöjd Workshop: Pickin’ and Grinnin’: Wooden Guitar Pick**
12 Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  Woodcarving Classes begin**
18 Friday 11 a.m. – noon
  Adult Language Classes begin**
21 Monday various times
24 Thursday 6:30 – 8 p.m. 
Ballroom Music Series: The Musical Offering with special guest
Christopher Kachian**
  A Night of Social Wonder: The Way Music Moves Me**
21 Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
Museum Hours (Mansion & Galleries)
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday  noon–5 p.m. Wednesday  noon–9 p.m.* Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday noon–5 p.m.
Closed Mondays and most holidays.
Wallenberg Library & Archives
Wednesday 4–9 p.m.*  Friday noon–4 p.m.  Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
ASI Museum Store 
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.   Wednesday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.* Sunday noon–5 p.m. Monday Closed
*Summer Hours  Open Wednesdays until 9 p.m. (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
FIKA, the café at ASI 
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.  Wednesday 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m.*  Saturday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.  Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday Closed
Museum Admission
$9 adults; $7 seniors (62+); $5 ages 6–18
and students with ID; free for children under 6 and ASI members.
Free Parking
Available in our surface lot on the south half of  the 2600 block of Park Avenue. Handicapped parking is available.
To Book Your Private Event @ ASI
events@ASImn.org
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American Swedish Institute | 2600 Park Avenue | Minneapolis, MN 55407visitor information
 Amp Up! The Hagstrom Guitar Sensation — June 20 – October 25, 2015
 Amp Up! The Hagstrom Guitar Sensation tells the story of how a family of instrument makers from the rural Dalarna region created an international guitar sensation.
The History of Swedish Music In Three Minutes or Less  June 20 – October 25, 2015
The Gothenburg Combo takes an exciting musical journey through the major moments of Swedish
musical history, spliced into ten compact video mini-concerts of three minutes or less.
Swedes Rock! — June 20 – October 25, 2015 Swedes Rock! and you can too! A special stage and space for kids and families to explore the world of modern music this summer in the ASI Family Gallery.
Undergarments: A Brief History from the ASI Collection On View through July 30, 2015  Bloomers, camisoles, and more. This short run pop-up exhibit in the ASI Community Gallery shows off
nineteenth century unmentionables from ASI’s Costume Collection.
Albin Hagström bought his rst
accordion in 1918. Over the next 40
years, the Hagstrom company built
over 700,000 accordions. They even
took over production of some of
the foreign models they had once
imported, like the Castello seen here.
Hagstrom began using accordian
scale production of their legendary
guitars.
 June 20 – October 25, 2015
ASI  july | aug | calendar  2015
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Mission The American Swedish Institute is a gathering place for all people to share experiences around themes of culture, migration, the environment and the arts, informed by enduring links to Sweden.
exhibitions
These activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts
Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural
heritage fund, and a gra nt from the Wells Fargo Foundation Minnesota.
Book a Group Tour of ASI Summer Exhibits Looking for a unique outing? ASI offers a variety of tour opportunities perfect for groups
of 10 or more including social groups, families, international tours or corporate gatherings.
To book a group tour or request more information, contact Dianne Kramer at diannek@
asimn.org or (612) 870-3344.
ASI has elected four new members to its
Board of Trustees. The new ofcers will
serve a three-year term beginning June
2015:
North Park University; long-time
Historical Society, Chicago.
 the Minneapolis-Uppsala Sister City
The 2013-2014 ASI Annual Report:
A Gathering Place for All is now available
online at ASImn.org/annualreport.
practice our commitment to sustainability.
Viewing the Annual Report online saves
paper, energy and nancial resources. If
you do not have a way of viewing the
online report, please do not hesitate to
contact ASI and request a print version
by calling (612) 871-4907.
For questions regarding membership
Director of Development Christy
Introducing ASI's new Membership and Donor Services Coordinator: Marcie Anderson
Hälsningar! My name is Marcie Anderson
and I am the new Member and Donor
Services Coordinator at ASI, or your
new friendly face around the mansion!
I come to you from Lyric Arts Main
Street Stage in Anoka and I am thrilled
 to take on this new position. I am a
graduate of Southwest Minnesota State
University in Marshall, MN with my
bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts.
I moved to the Twin Cities area with
my ancé 3 years ago to pursue a
career in arts administration and
directing. I am so excited to be a part
of this organization.
members and why you support the
American Swedish Institute.
Turnblad Mansion to be enjoyed by
all people for generations to come is
one of the many reasons why I am
overjoyed to be working with all of you.
Tack! 
calling (612) 870-3349.
involved in ASI activities; lived in Sweden
both as a student and a working
professional.
of Georgia; active ASI volunteer and
member of many Swedish-American
Anderson, Helen Bergren,
Tom Nelson (Chair)
Dean Erickson (Vice-Chair)
Carline Bengtsson (Secretary) 
Russ Michaletz (Treasurer)
Meeting on Wednesday, June 10, 2015.
Trustees leaving the Board in June 2015
are: Jamal Hashi, Randal Monson and
 Jerry Sjogren. The American Swedish
Institute is grateful to these departing
Trustees for their commitment and
dedication to the Institute.
 
11 a.m. – noon
Make your Friday morning playdates at the Castle! Before the museum opens, join
ASI for visual play, storytelling, music, and movement inspired by ASI’s exhibits that will encourage creative young minds.
Recommended for ages 2–5. $5 per family. Registration not required; Adults must attend with their children.
 July 17 — Bountiful Bugs
Aug. 21 — Cabin Creatures
Programs
 Join ASI this summer for afternoon craft classes
designed for creative kids! Kids Summer Slöjd   happens every Wednesday from July 8 - August
12 in the ASI Studio Classroom!
 July 8 — Wet-N-Wild Felting  Create an awesome piece of art with wool. In
 this session, we'll learn how to transform these funky wool bers using soap, water and your
hands, in to magical creations!
 July 15 — Weave Your Fish Tale  From a sh tail to a survival bracelet in no time!
In this session, we'll learn how to crete a para- cord survival bracelet while learning the basic sh
 tail weave!
 July 22 — Fantastic Glass Fusing*  Create a one of a kind piece of art out of glass.
We'll transform a 4x4 piece of glass that can
hang in a window or on the wall! Pieces will be available for pickup on August 1.
 July 29 — Wire Safari  Wrap, twist and bend metal into crazy, colorful animals on this wild slöjd  wire safari!
Aug. 5 — Chime In!  Design a one of a kind wind chime!
Aug. 12 — Wood Painting  Transform plain wooden hearts in to something special using paint and yarn!
$15 / $20*. Register at ASImn.org or call (612) 871-4907.
Celebrate A Very Happy Birthday at ASI!
Introducing birthday parties for kids! Create
a fun and memorable party your special birthday child and friends will love! Let ASI
do the set-up, clean-up and organization of all activities. Pick from Pippi, Vikings, or slöjd   (craft) birthday party themes. All birthday
parties include studio craft activities and playtime at the Castle. Perfect for kids
 turning 5-12.
Includes invitations & thank you notes
Contact Ingrid Nyholm-Lange, Youth and
Family Program Coordinator, for more  information: ingridnl@asimn.org.
youth & family 
"Best Educational Summer Activities For Kids In
 Minnesota" — WCCO
 Join us for summer adventures at the
American Swedish Institute! Through story-  telling, theater, art and imaginative play, have fun exploring Minneapolis’ only castle and learning about Nordic history and culture as part of ASI's new summer day camp program! ASI Summer Day Camps will be held Thursdays in July and
August 2015 and are tailored for young minds entering grades 1-5.
Enjoy themes including Pippi Longstocking, Vi- kings, and Nordic Culture & Food.
 July 9 & 30 — Pippi Longstocking  The world’s favorite red-headed heroine is the inspiration for this day of adventure!
 July 16 & Aug. 6 — Vikings!  Sail away in to the world of the Vikings in this special day camp. We’ll build Viking ships, learn geography of the Nordic region and discover the mysterious runestones.
 July 23 & Aug. 13 — Nordic Culture & Cooking  Campers will learn how kids in Sweden and their
Nordic neighbors, celebrate big holidays like Midsommar and Christmas and how to take an
afternoon fika. We’ll prepare and then eat delicious favorites from the region including meatballs and waffles.
$50 per child per session.
Register at ASImn.org or call (612) 871-4907.
 
POSTEN  july | aug 2015  17
Extended Summer Hours at ASI There is no better place to relax on a warm
evening than the ASI Courtyard, Turnblad
Mansion Galleries, or FIKA, so between
Memorial Day and Labor Day, ASI is
extending evening hours on Wednesdays
until 9 p.m. for "Summer Night
Wednesdays."
castle!
was a lifelong educator with a passion for education and Sweden. For more information about the scholarship, visit http://www.asimn. org/programs-education/scholarships.
Applications for the 2016-2017 awards will
be accepted starting Sept. 1, 2015.
2015 Malmberg Scholarship Awarded The American Swedish Institute has awarded  the 2015-2016 Malmberg Scholarship for Study in Sweden in the amount of $10,000  to Ryan Skinner for his project, “Race, Politics
and Performance in Afro-Swedish Public Culture.”
Skinner will examine the varied public culture of the “Afro-Swedish” art world. Rooted in
Sweden and routed through Africa and its diasporas, Afro-Swedish public culture re- ects a growing African presence in Europe,
 the product of multiple patterns of tour ism,  travel, adoption, migration, refuge, and asylum over the past ve decades. Members of this
diverse community include recent migrants from the African continent, children with African parentage, individuals who trace their heritage to the diaspora, as well as those who claim afliations to the African world. Through
ethnographic inquiry, this study explores un- derstandings and expressions of Afro-Swedish identity in music, dance, theater, and verbal art. The research draws critical attention to
 the lives and works of artists who perform a sense of community while confronting endemic racism; who celebrate social pluralism against assumptions of cultural difference; and who, in performance, captivate Swedish audiences while resisting perceptions of exoticism and foreignness.
Skinner is an ethnomusicologist who studies  the local and global music cultures of contemporary Africa and its European and American diasporas. Specializing in the analytic methods of cultural anthropology and ethnomusicology, his research focuses on issues of popular culture, ethics, aesthetics, urbanism, public piety, cultural politics, nationalism, and the idea of Africa in the world today. He is the author of two books, Bamako Sounds: The Afropolitan Ethics of Malian Music and Sidikiba’s Kora Lesson and
is an accomplished kora (21-stringed West
African harp) player. Ryan is Assistant Professor of Music and African Studies at The Ohio State University.
The Malmberg Scholarship Program is supported by the endowment established by Cornelia Malmberg through a generous
ASI News  Wallenberg Library
& Archives Music Cataloging Project The Wallenberg Library & Archives is currently
rediscovering and cataloging our recorded music
collection.
collection has slowly been growing over the past
85 years. The collection covers almost 100 years
of Scandinavian music history and includes gospel
music by Lapp-L isa, the comical Vaudeville songs
of Olle i Skrat thult, and the magnicent voice of
Birgit Nilsson.
By cataloging the collection we will have a bet ter
sense of what we have and we will be able to
show off our holdings for museum visitors and
music lovers alike.
more of the collection.
*Requires paid admission (free for ASI
members).
with Vladimir Yarish
This event takes place at The Museum of
Russian Art.
The love of birchbark weaving extends from Sweden across the Baltic Sea to Russia. As an introduction to Vladimir Yarish's workshops at ASI, The Museum of Russian Art hosts the tal- ented Russian birch bark artist for an opening talk in the TMORA Main Gallery. Vladimir will share ways in which he harvests birch bark and roots in northwestern Russia and will talk about his teach- ing work and studio practice. Through illustrated slides and a table of his sample work, Vladimir will talk about the interesting history of birch bark work in ancient Novgorod and contemporary
 techniques of working with birch bark. Meet and mingle with the artist and guests after the talk. Check out the Izba Gift Store and nd more of
Vladimir’s work for sale!
$10 ASI members / $15 nonmembers.
Related workshops are held at ASI:
Mini Russian Birch Bark Baskets
Saturday, August 1 — 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Russian Birch Bark Tray  Sunday, August 2 — 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Register by July 17. Register online at ASImn.org or call (612) 871-4907.
Gusties Take the Stage
The Hill comes to ASI. All are welcome to enjoy
 this open mic night featuring the vocal and guitar  talent of Gustavus Adolphus College Alumni.
Gustavus alumni interested in stepping up to the mic should contact the GAC Alumni Ofce,
alumni@gustavus.edu, 800-487-8437 to schedule.
Community Conversation: Integration of
at Sweden and the U.S. with a particular focus
on the experience of Somalis
Wednesday, Sept. 2 — 6:30 p.m.
 Join Swedish scholars Dr. Benny Carlson and
Dr. Tobias Schölin (Lund University) and Na- sibu Sareva, Executive Director of the African Development Center of Minnesota (ADC), in
a conversation about contemporary integration of immigrants in their new countries. In a recent study, Carlson and Schölin compared integration
policies, with a focus on mainstreaming versus  targeted measures (including training programs
for specic ethnic minority populations), in eight
countries (including the U.S. and Sweden). While
Sweden often ranks globally at the top and the U.S. at the bottom regarding policies for main- streaming immigrants, Carlson and Schölin found
 that the opposite can also be true when com- paring actual results. Sareva will share what has been and can be achieved through targeted and
 tailor-made training and education programs here in Minnesota. The ADC has served as a model
for similar activities in Sweden. After a brief pre- sentation, attendees are encouraged to engage in a community dialogue around integration of immigrants in general and immigrant entrepre- neurship in particular.
Nasibu Sareva is the Executive Director of Afri- can Development Center of Minnesota (ADC),
whose mission is to grow businesses, build wealth, and increase reinvestment in the African communities of Minnesota.
Dr. Benny Carlson is a Professor of Economic
History at the Lund School of Economics and
Management, Lund University, and a former
Malmberg Scholarship Fellow of the American Swedish Institute.
Dr. Tobias Schölin is an Assistant Professor at  the Sten K. Johnson Centre for Entrepreneur - ship, Lund University, and Analyst at the Skåne
Regional Council.
Registration is recommended. Register online at ASImn.org or call (612) 871-4907.
Cocktails at the Castle: All Strings Attached 
Friday, September 11 — 7 – 11 p.m.
A rock ‘n‘ roll night out at the Turnblad Mansion celebrating Amp Up! The Hagstrom Guitar Sensation. Details at ASImn.org
18 American Swedish Institute
as he returns to host a live Independence
Day broadcast of A Prairie Home
Companion, with special guests JD
McPherson, Joe Newberry, Jearlyn and
 Jevetta Steele, Butch Thompson, and ASI
favorite, Tjärnblom. Details and tickets
available at prairiehome.org. ASI members
save 10% at checkout using code: SWEDEN.
Curator’s Cocktail Tour: Behind Closed Doors 
Thursday, July 9 — 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Thursday, August 6 — 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Thursday, September 24 — 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Have you ever wondered what’s behind all  those closed doors in the Turnblad Mansion? Ever felt the urge to sneak past a “Do Not
Enter” sign? Now’s your chance. Explore the
restricted areas of the Turnblad Mansion on this exclusive tour with curator Curt Pederson.
Visitors will walk up the back staircase and explore the walk-in safe, second oor
seamstress quarters, third oor servants’
quarters, and the rarely seen attic.
Two unique cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres, all handcrafted by FIKA, will be served during
 the tour. This is a 21+ event.
$35 ASI members / $40 nonmembers.
Register by July 6. Register online at ASImn.org
or call (612) 871-4907.
dinner 7 p.m.
Don a party hat and celebrate summer with a festive evening of food, drinks, and singing at ASI’s annual Craysh Party. Under the lanterns
and lights of the ASI Courtyard, experience a
 traditional Swedish craysh party, with good
breads, strong chesses, salads, Swedish paj  (similar to quiche) and, of course, aquavit and
unlimited craysh.
Grab a bib and learn the perfect technique of how to eat craysh as we sing some silly
drinking songs, and enjoy live music by the
 Jim Kennedy Trio. Skål!
This is a 21+ event. Please drink responsibly.
Tickets: $55 ASI members / $65 general public. Includes one shot of aquavit. Cash bar available.
Registration required by August 6. Register online at ASImn.org or call (612) 871-4907.
From Stompboxes to Kill Switches –
Keeping the Music Alive: A Conversation
with John Justen
Wednesday, July 22 — 6:30 p.m.
The storied history and iconic artists of the Twin Cities’ music scene would not be the same
without nostalgic institutions like the Ten O’Clock
Scholar, a Dinkytown venue that launched hun- dreds of music careers – including Bob Dylan.
Wanting to meet the needs of a growing music audience interested in amplied music,
Ten O’Clock Scholar’s owner Mike Justen took
a similar entrepreneurial approach as Swedish guitar maker, Albin Hagstrom. From the Ten O’Clock Scholar, Justen created Eclipse Concert
Systems – a sound and touring company that has evolved into Eclipse Music, now run by his son,  John Justen. Based in West St. Paul, Eclipse Music
continues to feature amplied equipment today,
with a keen interest in small, custom made instruments with a regional twist.
 John Justen shares the stage with Minnesota-
based pedal makers and sound effects innovators who are continuing to push the sound of the guitar in new directions. This is your opportunity  to learn (and hear) about new horizons in the
electric guitar industry.
Welcome and open to all levels of familiarity – musicians and non-musicians alike.
Included with museum admission. Free for ASI members.
Registration is recommended.
4907.
summer (cont.)
Summer vacation months are July and August.
Practice resumes on Thursday, September 10, 7:00 p.m. New members always welcome!
Visit www.asicloudberries.com for more information.
ASI Male Chorus
Weekly practices on Tuesday evenings resume in September. For more information contact Richard Grabow at (612) 788-1060 or visit
www.asimalechorus.org.
Suzanne Walters, (651) 633-1607, or visit
www.asispelmanslag.org.
Meet for planning sister city activities. Contact
Miranda Striegel at (612) 735-7841 or Katie
Fournier at (612) 331-5615.
 Join us at Nicollet Island Pavilion for this
Minneapolis Aquatennial event celebrating the 12 sister city relationships of Minneapolis. Free. Visit www.minneapolis.org/sistercitiesday for more information.
IN MEMORY OF*
Delores and
Morris Callstrom
Carol Damberg
Christy Stolpestad
Svang
Ardell Loven
Dawn Loven
 John Mooty
Nancy and Randy Schmitz, Steven Norlin- Weaver, Aura Wharton- Beck 
IN HONOR OF*
current club members
ASI Women's Club
Thank you to all who have contributed a memorial or tribute  to ASI. We hear from families how much  they appreciate  these thoughtful remembrances of  their loved ones. ASI is honored to receive these gifts.
If you would like to make a special gift in honor or memory of a loved one, please contact the ASI Development Ofce at
(612) 870-3356, or mail
Minneapolis, MN 55407.
*Gifts received 4/1/2015 – 5/31/2015
 
Scandinavian Friends
(952) 831-4180.
(girls 9-15), or to schedule a concert, contact
Diane Noble at teddiane@mac.com or
(612) 825-8808.
Twin Cities Nyckelharpalag
Regular rehearsals resume in September, on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. at ASI
and 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m., in member
homes.
Saturday, August 15, the group will perform at Gammelgården for Scandia Stämma.
For more information contact Cheryl Paschke
at inquiries@tcnyckelharpalag.org or
 Johnson at (651) 635-9307.
Varmlandsförbundet
Meetings resume Friday, September 11, noon. Contact: Chuck or Judy Gustafson at
(952) 236-9578.
Vasa Junior Folk Dancers
Rehearsals resume Saturday, September 12, 1- 2:30 p.m. Contact Janice at (612) 729-0334
or JoAnn at (612) 238-5873
Vasa Order John Morton Lodge
Meetings resume in September. Contact
Sharon at (952) 443-2092.
Vasa Order Stenbock Lodge
Thoreen at (612) 238-5873.
County. Non-members are welcome! Contact
Gordon Anderson at (763) 788-8532 for
details and to reserve your place on the tour.
 
MN, at (218) 988-2120.
Dalesburg Scandinavian Association
Meetings resume in September.
of Bismarck-Mandan, ND
 Join us at the home of Alphild and Jay
Ehrmantraut, 1217 Simle Drive, Bismarck, for a
corn feed and potluck picnic. Contact Al or Jay
at (701) 258-4524.
Kaffestuga Friends is a monthly social gathering
over coffee and treats in the cozy ASI Stuga.
Everyone is welcome to attend!
For more information, call Margareta Beyer at
(612) 644-5116.
December).
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Sweden & Swedish
News from Sweden Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip, the middle child
and only son of HR King Carl XVI Gustaf
and Queen Silvia, married Soa Hellqvist on
 June 13 at the Royal Palace in Stockholm.
The stylish ceremony included horse-drawn
carriages and royalty from the Nordic Region
and across Europe. The couple met through
mutual friends in 2011. The new princess
assumes the ofcial title, HRH Princess Soa,
Ola Ericson/imagebank.sweden.se
Philip is third in line to the Swedish throne
behind Crown Princess Victoria and her
daughter, Princess Estelle.
the birth of H.R.H. Princess Madeleine's
baby boy, H.R.H. Prince Nicolas Paul Gustaf,
Duke of Angermanland on June 15, 2015.
ett bröllop :: a wedding
ett dragspel  :: an accordian
folkets-lexikon.csc.kth.se/folkets/folkets.
en.html
All proceeds beneft heritage programming at the American Swedish Institute.
Hagstrom T-Shirt
Limited Edition Hagstrom Prints
Prints by Saint Paul ar tist Lisa Rydin Erickson. Each measures 8.5" x 11". Visit ASI Museum Store to see the full catalogue of prints. $28.50 each
Hagstrom Postcards
POSTEN  july | aug 2015  23
Al l ASI Members S ave 10%
Open Tue . , Thu . , Fr i . , Sat . 10 a .m.– 5 p .m.
Wed. 10 a .m.– 8 p .m. | Sun . 12–5 p .m.
Order onl ine at ShopSwedish.com
or cal l (612) 870-3378.
the museum store @ ASI
 
Wednesday noon–9 p.m.* | Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
  Visit
  Shop
Eat
  Join
  Volunteer 
  Connect
AMP UP! THE HAGSTROM GUITAR SENSATION JUNE 20 – OCTOBER 25
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Sup port
grant, thank s to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural herit age fund, and a grant from the Wells Fargo
Foundation Minnesota.
Take advantage of mid-week drink deals and special menu at
After Work Wednesdays, 3–9 p.m.*
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m.* | Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Museum Store Hours
Wednesday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.*
Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Sunday noon–5 p.m.
Closed Mondays and most holidays.
*Summer Hours: Open Wednesdays until 9 p.m.
(Memorial Day to Labor Day)
© 2015 American Swedish Institute
famous musicians played the iconic Swedish guitar
during Amp Up! The Hagstrom Guitar Sensation