Scandinavian Cultural Center
An Scandinavian Cultural Center presents: An Afternoon of Swedish History
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesJoin the Scandinavian Cultural Center for Carolus Rex - An Afternoon of Swedish History Concerning King Charles XII and the Great Northern War. “Were Socrates and Charles the Twelfth of Sweden both present in any company, and Socrates to say, ‘Follow me and hear a lecture on philosophy’ and Charles, laying his hand on his sword,…
Scandinavian Cultural Center Book Talk: “We Share the Same Sky” with Rachael Cerrotti
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesJoin us for a talk with author Rachael Cerrotti about her book We Share the Same Sky: A Memoir of Memory & Migration. It is the story of a granddaughter’s decade-long journey to retrace her grandmother’s wartime escape and weave together the thin threads of family history. In 2009, Rachael Cerrotti, a college student pursuing a…
The Scandinavian Cultural Center presents: Going West
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesAn unemployed music teacher takes his estranged transgender father on a road trip to the west coast of Norway, in order to honor his late mother’s excellent quilting skills. Going West is a warm and touching feelgood film about life, loss and love. Saturday, October 16th | 1:30 | $5; tickets can be purchased here **advanced purchase,…
Scandinavian Cultural Center presents: Spoon Making Workshop
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesAl Miller will teach first time beginner students how to carve and decorate wooden spoons that can be used as an eating or cooking utensil. The class instruction will focus on the safe way to use hand and machine tools. The decorating and finishing of the spoons will be included. Teaching methods include; showing samples…
Scandinavian Cultural Center presents: Rosemaling Workshop
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesThe Scandinavian Cultural Center welcomes back master artist Linda Miller for a two-day workshop dedicated to rosemaling. This 2-day class will focus on centuries old art of Rosemaling; flora rose painting and acanthus ornament. Linda will have projects for sale however special projects are welcome provided by students and approved by instructor. All projects will…
Scandinavian Cultural Center presents: Spoon Making Workshop
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesAl Miller will teach first time beginner students how to carve and decorate wooden spoons that can be used as an eating or cooking utensil. The class instruction will focus on the safe way to use hand and machine tools. The decorating and finishing of the spoons will be included. Teaching methods include; showing samples…
Scandinavian Cultural Center presents: Rosemaling Workshop
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesThe Scandinavian Cultural Center welcomes back master artist Linda Miller for a two-day workshop dedicated to rosemaling. This 2-day class will focus on centuries old art of Rosemaling; flora rose painting and acanthus ornament. Linda will have projects for sale however special projects are welcome provided by students and approved by instructor. All projects will…
Scandinavian Cultural Center presents: Snapshots – Traveling with the Poet Hans Christian Andersen
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United States“To travel is to live,” said Danish fairytale author, H.C. Andersen. See his words come to life in “Snapshots,” an art exhibition by Danish artist, Susanne Thea. H.C. Andersen is known for his world-famous fairytales from “The Little Mermaid” to “The Ugly Duckling,” “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” and many more. Exhibit will be on display…
Scandinavian Cultural Center presents: Live and In Person – Oskar Stenmark
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesOskar Stenmark and Alex Pryrodny met in New York City 2014 and formed a strong bond over improvisation, jazz and folk music. Now, they are taking their artistic collaboration to a new level by performing live for the first time since 2019. Their focus is now on classical music, paying homage to Scandinavian composers such as Grieg, Stenhammar,…
Suzuki School of Newton: Solo Recitals CANCELED
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesViolin, viola, cello, piano, flute, guitar, and harp students from the Suzuki School of Newton will present their polished pieces in two solo recitals: one beginning at 3:15pm, and a second beginning at 4:45pm. The recitals are free and open to the public.