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SUMMARY:Lay Of(f) the Land Artist Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join the artists behind the new exhibit Lay Of(f) the Land: Nordic Narratives for a virtual round table about their work and creative process!
URL:https://www.danishmuseum.org/event/lay-off-the-land-artist-roundtable/
LOCATION:IA
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SUMMARY:Elders Focus Group - Campus Master Plan
DESCRIPTION:This roundtable discussion uses story telling to reflect on the past to shape the museum’s future campus and visitor experience. This Focus Group invites elders (60+) with deep ties to the area and/or a long history with the museum. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\nSign Up Here\n\n\n\nWhether you can participate in-person or not\, please take our survey. This anonymous survey takes about 10 minutes\, and partially completed surveys are accepted. Your responses will help us create a campus master plan for all to enjoy. \n\n\n\nTake Survey Here
URL:https://www.danishmuseum.org/event/elders-focus-group-campus-master-plan/
LOCATION:Museum of Danish America\, 2212 Washington Street\, Elk Horn\, IA\, 51531\, United States
CATEGORIES:Master Plan Focus Groups
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SUMMARY:Lay Of(f) the Land: Nordic Narrative Opens
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition Lay Of(f) the Land: Nordic Narratives opens in the Main Floor Gallery at the Museum of Danish America.
URL:https://www.danishmuseum.org/event/lay-off-the-land-nordic-narrative-opens/
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SUMMARY:SPARK! April Showers Bring May Flowers
DESCRIPTION:In this SPARK! program\, we’re embracing the spirit of spring—April showers bring May flowers! Participants will have the opportunity to craft a beautiful flower wreath to decorate their home.\n \nSPARK! is cultural programming that fosters connection & encourages lifelong learning. Programs feature interactive exhibit experiences\, and all programs begin with a coffee social and snacks.\n \nThis program is sponsored by The Andersen and Andersen-Lopez families of New York and Connecticut.
URL:https://www.danishmuseum.org/event/spark-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Danish America\, 2212 Washington Street\, Elk Horn\, IA\, 51531\, United States
CATEGORIES:SPARK!
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SUMMARY:SPARK! The Joy of Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Experience the joy of journaling! In this program\, you’ll have the opportunity to choose your own cover and design a personalized journal to take home. We’ll explore the many benefits of journaling\, along with the various types of journals you can create and use in your daily life.\n\nSPARK! is cultural programming that fosters connection & encourages lifelong learning. Programs feature interactive exhibit experiences\, and all programs begin with a coffee social and snacks.\n\nThis program is sponsored by The Andersen and Andersen-Lopez families of New York and Connecticut.
URL:https://www.danishmuseum.org/event/spark/
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SUMMARY:The Shoestring Letters Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The museum will host a special book club featuring a letter-writing activity and delightful treats. We’ll dive into The Shoestring Letters by Edgar Madsen—a captivating story inspired by a forgotten bundle of letters uncovered beneath a thatched roof in Denmark\, revealing a heartfelt saga of the American immigrant experience. Come for the engaging discussions\, connect with fellow book enthusiasts\, and enjoy a truly unique experience.\n\nGrab a complimentary older copy of the book (updated with the latest edits) at the Genealogy & Education Center or snag the sleek\, fully updated version available for purchase at the museum.\n\nEmail anna.thomas@danishmuseum.org to attend. Let’s make this meeting one for the books!
URL:https://www.danishmuseum.org/event/the-shoestring-letters-book-club/
LOCATION:Genealogy & Education Center\, 4210 Main St\, Elk Horn\, IA\, 51531\, United States
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SUMMARY:Museum Board of Directors Meeting | Washington\, D.C.
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URL:https://www.danishmuseum.org/event/museum-board-of-directors-meeting-washington-d-c/
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SUMMARY:Royal Copenhagen Program
DESCRIPTION:You may enjoy some of the museum’s Ceramics 101 videos that are available on our DanishMuseum YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DanishMuseum/videos
URL:https://www.danishmuseum.org/event/royal-copenhagen-program/
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SUMMARY:Tim Fredericksen's Retirement Party
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URL:https://www.danishmuseum.org/event/tim-fredericksens-retirement-party/
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SUMMARY:Piano Recital with Ben Champion
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URL:https://www.danishmuseum.org/event/piano-recital-with-ben-champion/
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SUMMARY:Julefest 2024
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the arrival of the holiday season with the Museum of Danish America!\n\n\n\nJulefest is an annual celebration held in the Danish Villages of Elk Horn & Kimballton on the Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving. Both communities will be festively decorated for Christmas\, and many local businesses and organizations offer activities. \n\n\n\nAt the museum\, we invite you to enjoy the current exhibitions\, live piano music\, cookies\, crafts\, seasonal drinks\, and festive decorations in the museum’s “hyggelig julestue” on Friday and Saturday. Visit our Design Store\, stocked with gifts for the entire family: beautiful jewelry\, décor\, Danish spreads and treats\, and of course\, the Annual Keepsake Ornament and Christmas Cards. \n\n\n\nThe museum’s Genealogy & Education Center on Main Street will be open from 10 am – 4 pm on Friday & Saturday. \n\n\n\nVisit Bedstemor’s House on Friday or Saturday afternoon from 1 – 4 pm. \n\n\n\nAdmission during Julefest is FREE! \n\n\n\nView the 2024 schedule here!
URL:https://www.danishmuseum.org/event/julefest-2024/
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CATEGORIES:Annual Event
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SUMMARY:Midsummer Celebration 2024
DESCRIPTION:Sankt Hans Aften\nHistory of Sankt Hans Aften \nBefore Christianity came to Denmark\, Scandinavian peoples celebrated the longest day as a supernatural struggle between light and dark\, heat and cold. Since the feast day of Saint John the Baptist occurred on June 23\, near the date of the annual summer solstice\, the Christian Church emphasized this celebration in Scandinavia. “Hans” is the diminutive of “Johannes” or “John.” Today it’s a very good excuse to stay up late\, have fun\, and light bonfires. \nIn the late 19th century\, it became common to affix a figure resembling a witch on top of a bonfire. The witch is said to be sent back to Brocken/Blocksberg in the Harz Mountains of Germany\, reflecting a traditional uneasiness Danes feel about their powerful neighbor to the south. Some Danes regard this particular part of the tradition with mixed emotions as it evokes memories of the horrible persecutions and “witch” burnings carried out in Denmark and other European countries in the 17th century. However\, this custom is only a little part of the overall tradition\, and it is extremely easy to immerse yourself in the general atmosphere of friends gathering together\, which surrounds the celebration. \nOver time\, the tradition of lighting bonfires became dominant and other rituals gradually withered away as people enjoyed the coziness of gathering around a warm fire. \nSongs and music are a part of this tradition\, which during the 19th century the singing of traditional folk songs were replaced by patriotic songs. The best known of these is the Danish patriotic song\, Vi elsker vort land (We love our country) also known as Midsommervisen (Midsummer song). This song is sung at every Sankt Hans Aften celebration across the country and it is thus very important for Danes to know this song\, which was written in 1885 by the Danish poet Holger Drachmann; the original version included music by P.E. Lange-Müller. In 1979 the Danish pop band “Shu-bi-dua” composed a new melody for the song\, and since then either version has been accepted and used at Sankt Hans Aften celebrations among Danish groups. For the full lyrics click here. \nEach year\, the Museum of Danish America holds a midsummer event on a Saturday near the feast day of Saint John the Baptist\, June 23. All are welcome to join!
URL:https://www.danishmuseum.org/event/midsummer-celebration-2024/
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SUMMARY:Victor Borge Legacy Award Recital 2024
DESCRIPTION:Piano Competition 2024\n\n\n\nThe Museum of Danish America is proud to present the Victor Borge Legacy Award Piano Competition and recital series. \n\n\n\nAwards of $1000 and $500 will be given to the first and second-place winners\, respectively. All winners will perform a recital on the Victor Borge piano at the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn! \n\n\n\nRecital date for 2024 will be Sunday\, April 21.\n\n\n\nThe competition is held in conjunction with the South West Iowa Music Teachers Association\, the Omaha Music Teachers Association\, the Des Moines Piano Festival\, and the Museum of Danish America. \n\n\n\nFunding for the Victor Borge Legacy Award is provided through a generous gift from R. James and Janet Borge Crowle\, Saint Michaels\, Maryland. \n\n\n\nAdditional support comes from the Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust and the Charles W. and Norma J. Wilson Foundation. \n\n\n\nEntries are currently CLOSED.\n\n\n\n\nSWIMTA: Julie Donnelson-Bond (712) 326-1002 or bondpiano@gmail.com. For further information on the competition and entry click here. \n\n\n\nOMTA: Jerri Niver 402.334.0129. For further information on the competition and entry click here. \n\n\n\nDes Moines: Sophia Ahmad 515.216.3875 or sophia@mobilemusiclessons.com.  For further information on the competition and entry\, contact Sophia. \n\n\n\nTHIS BLOCK IS NOT CURRENTLY VISIBLE\, BUT DIDN’T WANT TO LOSE THE INFO.
URL:https://www.danishmuseum.org/event/victor-borge-legacy-award-recital-2024/
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