by Kendra
Scandinavian Events In Ballard This Week
January 21, 2009 in Ballard by Kendra
Even if I wasn’t part Scandinavian (Norwegian on mom’s side) I would still be interested in these two Scandinavian related events happening this week in Ballard. I mean, the Irish get their big St. Pat’s Day celebrations, the German get their faux Oktoberfests in the U.S., the Greeks get their food festivals, etc. They are all well represented on the cultural heritage meter, but how often and in how many places can you get a glimpse of Scandinavian cultures?
This week we have 2 opportunities! Both are free and family friendly events. The first event is this Thursday at the Ballard Library 6:30-7:45pm:
| Local author Kristine Leander reads from her book, “Norwegian Seattle,” and answers your questions. | |
| “Norwegian Seattle” is the latest in the Images of America series from Arcadia Publishing. Since their arrival in 1868, Norwegians in Seattle have maintained a cohesive presence. Find out the meaning of this, and get answers to all questions about lutefisk, syttende mai, and much more.Sponsored by Secret Garden Bookshop. |
http://http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=3
The second event takes place at the Scandinavian Heritage Museum:
Reading, slide show, book signing, and discussion of author Eric Dregni’s new book. In Cod We Trust is a vivid portrayal of modern Norway through the eyes of a fourth-generation Norwegian-American from Minnesota.
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