Programs & Events

International Women’s Day: March 8, 2024

Women and Women-Identifying folks are welcome to join us for a crown making workshop to honor our divine feminine!

Cost: $120 (8-week course)

Do you have a box of old letters in your attic that you’ve never been able to read? Are you out of touch with your family back in the old country? Or would you just like to pick up another language? If so, this is the class for you! This course will focus on basic Norwegian language skills in the Bokmål style. Learn how to ask for directions, describe people and objects, express dates, and carry on conversations, all without any intrusive apps!

Your teacher, Bjorn Killerud, is a lifelong Norwegian speaker with a passion for the language and for Norwegian culture. With him, you’ll also learn about some of the curiosities of Norwegian life, such as lutefisk, trolls, and the country’s strange relationship with a famous cartoon duck! Come join the fun in this interactive class for all ages and ability levels!

Register here by May 31st! (Click on Learn More)

Schedule: Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:00 PM

(8 Classes Total)

June 19, 26
July 10, 17, 24, 31
August 7, 14

(No Class on July 3rd due to the holiday)

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Cost: $120 (8-week course)

Do you have a box of old letters in your attic that you’ve never been able to read? Are you out of touch with your family back in the old country? Or would you just like to pick up another language? If so, this is the class for you! This course will focus on basic Norwegian language skills in the Bokmål style. Learn how to ask for directions, describe people and objects, express dates, and carry on conversations, all without any intrusive apps!

Your teacher, Bjorn Killerud, is a lifelong Norwegian speaker with a passion for the language and for Norwegian culture. With him, you’ll also learn about some of the curiosities of Norwegian life, such as lutefisk, trolls, and the country’s strange relationship with a famous cartoon duck! Come join the fun in this interactive class for all ages and ability levels!

Register here by May 31st! (Click on Learn More)

Schedule: Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:00 PM

(8 Classes Total)

June 19, 26
July 10, 17, 24, 31
August 7, 14

(No Class on July 3rd due to the holiday)

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Cost: $120 (8-week course)

Do you have a box of old letters in your attic that you’ve never been able to read? Are you out of touch with your family back in the old country? Or would you just like to pick up another language? If so, this is the class for you! This course will focus on basic Norwegian language skills in the Bokmål style. Learn how to ask for directions, describe people and objects, express dates, and carry on conversations, all without any intrusive apps!

Your teacher, Bjorn Killerud, is a lifelong Norwegian speaker with a passion for the language and for Norwegian culture. With him, you’ll also learn about some of the curiosities of Norwegian life, such as lutefisk, trolls, and the country’s strange relationship with a famous cartoon duck! Come join the fun in this interactive class for all ages and ability levels!

Register here by May 31st! (Click on Learn More)

Schedule: Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:00 PM

(8 Classes Total)

June 19, 26
July 10, 17, 24, 31
August 7, 14

(No Class on July 3rd due to the holiday)

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Cost: $120 (8-week course)

Do you have a box of old letters in your attic that you’ve never been able to read? Are you out of touch with your family back in the old country? Or would you just like to pick up another language? If so, this is the class for you! This course will focus on basic Norwegian language skills in the Bokmål style. Learn how to ask for directions, describe people and objects, express dates, and carry on conversations, all without any intrusive apps!

Your teacher, Bjorn Killerud, is a lifelong Norwegian speaker with a passion for the language and for Norwegian culture. With him, you’ll also learn about some of the curiosities of Norwegian life, such as lutefisk, trolls, and the country’s strange relationship with a famous cartoon duck! Come join the fun in this interactive class for all ages and ability levels!

Register here by May 31st! (Click on Learn More)

Schedule: Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:00 PM

(8 Classes Total)

June 19, 26
July 10, 17, 24, 31
August 7, 14

(No Class on July 3rd due to the holiday)

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Cost: $120 (8-week course)

Do you have a box of old letters in your attic that you’ve never been able to read? Are you out of touch with your family back in the old country? Or would you just like to pick up another language? If so, this is the class for you! This course will focus on basic Norwegian language skills in the Bokmål style. Learn how to ask for directions, describe people and objects, express dates, and carry on conversations, all without any intrusive apps!

Your teacher, Bjorn Killerud, is a lifelong Norwegian speaker with a passion for the language and for Norwegian culture. With him, you’ll also learn about some of the curiosities of Norwegian life, such as lutefisk, trolls, and the country’s strange relationship with a famous cartoon duck! Come join the fun in this interactive class for all ages and ability levels!

Register here by May 31st! (Click on Learn More)

Schedule: Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:00 PM

(8 Classes Total)

June 19, 26
July 10, 17, 24, 31
August 7, 14

(No Class on July 3rd due to the holiday)

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Cost: $120 (8-week course)

Do you have a box of old letters in your attic that you’ve never been able to read? Are you out of touch with your family back in the old country? Or would you just like to pick up another language? If so, this is the class for you! This course will focus on basic Norwegian language skills in the Bokmål style. Learn how to ask for directions, describe people and objects, express dates, and carry on conversations, all without any intrusive apps!

Your teacher, Bjorn Killerud, is a lifelong Norwegian speaker with a passion for the language and for Norwegian culture. With him, you’ll also learn about some of the curiosities of Norwegian life, such as lutefisk, trolls, and the country’s strange relationship with a famous cartoon duck! Come join the fun in this interactive class for all ages and ability levels!

Register here by May 31st! (Click on Learn More)

Schedule: Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:00 PM

(8 Classes Total)

June 19, 26
July 10, 17, 24, 31
August 7, 14

(No Class on July 3rd due to the holiday)

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Cost: $120 (8-week course)

Do you have a box of old letters in your attic that you’ve never been able to read? Are you out of touch with your family back in the old country? Or would you just like to pick up another language? If so, this is the class for you! This course will focus on basic Norwegian language skills in the Bokmål style. Learn how to ask for directions, describe people and objects, express dates, and carry on conversations, all without any intrusive apps!

Your teacher, Bjorn Killerud, is a lifelong Norwegian speaker with a passion for the language and for Norwegian culture. With him, you’ll also learn about some of the curiosities of Norwegian life, such as lutefisk, trolls, and the country’s strange relationship with a famous cartoon duck! Come join the fun in this interactive class for all ages and ability levels!

Register here by May 31st! (Click on Learn More)

Schedule: Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:00 PM

(8 Classes Total)

June 19, 26
July 10, 17, 24, 31
August 7, 14

(No Class on July 3rd due to the holiday)

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Cost: $120 (8-week course)

Do you have a box of old letters in your attic that you’ve never been able to read? Are you out of touch with your family back in the old country? Or would you just like to pick up another language? If so, this is the class for you! This course will focus on basic Norwegian language skills in the Bokmål style. Learn how to ask for directions, describe people and objects, express dates, and carry on conversations, all without any intrusive apps!

Your teacher, Bjorn Killerud, is a lifelong Norwegian speaker with a passion for the language and for Norwegian culture. With him, you’ll also learn about some of the curiosities of Norwegian life, such as lutefisk, trolls, and the country’s strange relationship with a famous cartoon duck! Come join the fun in this interactive class for all ages and ability levels!

Register here by May 31st! (Click on Learn More)

Schedule: Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:00 PM

(8 Classes Total)

June 19, 26
July 10, 17, 24, 31
August 7, 14

(No Class on July 3rd due to the holiday)

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Alison Aune will lead participants in creating unique paintings inspired by traditional kurbit (floral) and bonader (figurative) paintings from central and southern Sweden.

Participants will gain an understanding of the history and significance of Swedish folk painting in Minnesota today. New skills in reinterpreting traditional designs into a contemporary context , using your own palette, and creating an individualized painting.

Students are welcome to bring in examples of Swedish folk designs or motifs.

PLEASE NOTE LOCATION:
Spirit of the Lake Community Arts
5401 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55804

Alison Aune will lead participants in creating unique paintings inspired by traditional kurbit (floral) and bonader (figurative) paintings from central and southern Sweden.

Participants will gain an understanding of the history and significance of Swedish folk painting in Minnesota today. New skills in reinterpreting traditional designs into a contemporary context , using your own palette, and creating an individualized painting.

Students are welcome to bring in examples of Swedish folk designs or motifs.

PLEASE NOTE LOCATION:
Spirit of the Lake Community Arts
5401 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55804

Väsen-Duo, Mikael Marin and Olov Johansson have, after 37 years of interaction and touring, refined their sound and their stage presence to the extent that today they are unique in their kind. With their playful and perfect interplay, they seem to defy the laws of physics in what appears to be a telepathic communication.

Väsen will perform at the beautiful Sacred Heart altar stage at 7:30 pm, Thursday, Sept. 19.

The music is intense and full of humour. They create their very own musical language which in its appeal is as modern as it is ancient. With the foundation firmly rooted in the traditional music of Uppland, they have always looked curiously at new musical goals.

Olov & Micke have played together since 1983 when they met at Oktoberstämman in Uppsala and discovered that they had a large common repertoire and a similar way of playing. They have recorded and released more than 20 albums. Melliken was released in 2023. A collaboration with Hawktail is due this fall.

Duluth-based Ponyfolk will open.

If you asked us to make a list of musicians and bands that have inspired us, Väsen is equal or greater to Led Zeppelin, Simon & Garfunkel, Stan Rogers, and Radiohead. We are deeply honored to support them in Duluth, and we hope to get your tickets before they disappear. Is anything even real? —Ponyfolk

Sacred Heart Music Center
201 West 4th Street
Duluth, MN 55806

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Cost: $20 – $25

Advance Eventbrite tickets will be available at 10 am Friday, Aug. 2 for $20 HERE. Advance paper tickets will be available for $20 at Globe News in Superior and Zenith Bookstore in West Duluth. Tickets will be available for $25 at the door while supply lasts. Doors at 6:30. Music at 7:30.

This exhibition features contemporary Swedish folk paintings by Alison Aune. Alison has studied traditional dalmålningar from Dalarna, with its characteristic floral kurbits (fantastical gourd flowers), and figurative bonadsmåleri from Småland and Halland. From her studies in Sweden she has reinterpreted these artistic traditions using her unique color palette and artistic style.  In this way she celebrates the intersection of art, design, and cultural heritage.