This June at Scandinavia House, see a live reading of the Scandinavian-American Theater Company's new production My Name Is Susan /Jeg Hedder Bente. In a life-affirming story by Rikke Wölck about four women and their strong and loving friendship, at the age of 55, Susan is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Her group of girlfriends gather around her until her […]
"A film that celebrates imperfection in an age that increasingly, impossibly demands perfection" (Eye for Film) — On June 15, see the Norwegian coming-of-age film Psychobitch (dir. Martin Lund, Norway, 2019) at Scandinavia House! Fifteen-year-old Frida is the misfit at her middle school in the small city of Gjøvik, a class outsider that all the other kids agree is "so weird." Martin, […]
Our popular Summer Jazz Series returns to Scandinavia House, with live concerts! This summer we’re presenting performances from some of Scandinavia’s most talented jazz musicians, composers, and singers on Thursday evenings in June. On June 16, join us for a performance by the Joonas Haavisto Trio, featuring Joonas Haavisto (piano), Antti Lötjönen (bass), and Joonas Riippa (drums). "World-class […]