FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals: Norway–England
Saturday, July 11, 5:00 pm. Pregaming begins at 4:00 pm
Norway has made history by reaching the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time ever. Prior to this 2026 run, the national team had not qualified for the tournament since 1998, with their previous best performances being Round of 16 exits in 1938 and 1998. Driven by star striker Erling Haaland, this squad has broken a 28-year tournament drought to place Norway among the final eight teams in the world.
Come out and support the team as they look to continue this historic run against England!
There will be very light snacks (chips, popcorn, some baked goods) and beverages (beer, seltzer, water) for donation. All guests are very welcome to BYO food and drinks.
Live broadcast on the 85-inch flatscreen in the Members Lounge. Light refreshments will be available.
Event Chair: Valerie, Jackie and Matt
FIFA World Cup: Norway–Brazil
Sunday, July 5 @ 3–6 pm (Game starts at 4 pm)
We’ll stream the game live on the 85-inch flatscreen TV in the Members Lounge. Feel free to bring your own food and drink, but light refreshments will be provided. Let’s get this victory! GO NORWAY!!!
Event Chairs: Valerie, Matt and Jackie
Friday Night Potluck with Hero Sandwich, Ice Cream Cake, World Cup, and Sauna
Friday, July 3 @ 6 pm
Get ready to kick off the holiday weekend! Head over to the Members Lounge to relax, socialize, and catch some FIFA World Cup action.
We’ll be tuning in to watch Argentina take on Cape Verde at 6 pm. Watch the legendary Lionel Messi work his absolute magic on the pitch as he hunts for his next spectacular goal!
With Friday’s weather report threatening a melting high of 96°F, you’ll be thrilled to know we are providing glorious, life-saving air conditioning in the Lounge. (You’re welcome.)
But, if a 96-degree heatwave somehow isn’t hot enough for you, you’re in luck: the sauna will be fired up to a toasty 195°F and ready for action by 8 pm.
Come hungry! The Club is providing beverages and a massive hero sandwich from Fairfield’s own Bud’s Delicatessen on Reef Road. Better yet, make sure you save room for dessert, because we’re slicing into a legendary ice cream cake from Ferris Acres Creamery in Newtown.
Members and friends are welcome to bring a side dish or snack to share with the group to round out the feast.
Stick around after dinner and the match, because at 9:15 pm, you can get a partial viewing of the Town of Fairfield fireworks.
- When: Friday, July 3, starting at 6 pm
- Where: The Members Lounge (Note: The Main Hall is rented out for a private event that evening, so all the fun will be in the Lounge!)
- Cost: Completely free! However, donations are highly encouraged and always appreciated.
We hope to see you all there!
Event Chairs: Catherine and Peter
Summer of Moomin @ NYBG
Saturday, June 27, 8:30 am – 5 pm
We’re headed to the New York Botanical Garden to take a walk through their newest exhibition, Summer of Moomin.
Ticket includes:
- Transportation (Ford Transit passenger van) – meet at the club at 8:30 am
- Admission to the New York Botanical Garden, including the Summer of Moomin exhibit
- Prix fixe 3 course lunch at Hudson Garden Grill (1 pm) inside the New York Botanical Garden
We will start by walking the Moomin exhibition together and then enjoy lunch as well as some free time to explore before heading back to the Scandinavian Club at 4 pm.
$110 (limited to 10)
Members and guests only.
Read more about the exhibit: https://www.nybg.org/event/summer-of-moomin/
Friday, June 19, 6:30 pm
Casual get-together by the Pavilion. It’s been a long time since our last one, so come catch up with friends and fellow members for a much-needed evening of great company under the string lights!
- Snacks and food
- Beverages
- Sauna (bring swimsuit and towel if partaking)
- Streaming music
- Donation jar
Event Chair: Ed
Midsummer Celebration (Afternoon)
Saturday, June 20, 3–6 pm
Celebrate Midsummer with ring dance around the Midsummer pole to traditional Swedish music by Wivan Sundman.
There will be hot dogs, hamburgers, strawberries, beverages, fiskdamm etc for sale.
Fun for all ages.
Event Chair: Marianne and Valerie
Midsummer Celebration (Evening)
Saturday, June 20, 6 – 9 pm
Outdoor sit-down dinner at community table for 40 people
(Sunset is at 8:30 pm, so dress in layers)
- Live music
- Fire bowls
- Sauna (bring bathing suit and towel, if partaking)
Menu:
- Cold poached salmon, chive cream, onions
- Butter herb boiled potatoes
- Pickled herring, dill cucumber salad, shrimp salad
- Summer greens, shaved veggies, crispy shallots, lemon vinaigrette
- Strawberry cake, whipped cream, summer strawberries
- Aquavit, Swedish punsch, beer, wine, coffee, tea
$60/person for members.
$80/person for non-members.
Children are always welcome! It’s the Scandinavian way. However, only adults at the table.
Signup is required. Limited to 40 attendees.
SOLD OUT! Sorry.
Event Chairs: Kathy and Ed
Make your own flower crown and wear it:
For those who would like to practice the singing
“Helan går” according to Brahe Djäknar and Florakören:
“Punschen kommer” according to Stockholm Univeristets Studentkårs Klubbmästeri:
Nordic Book Club
Saturday, June 6, 10 am
We’re gathering again for Nordic Book Club on Saturday, June 6th to discuss The Summer Book by Tove Jansson. This month’s activity is a “Page to Screen” as we have a brief discussion of the book and then watch the 2024 film adaptation together. As always, there will be plenty of coffee and Scandinavian snacks to share. All are welcome. Come for the book, stay for the community. We can’t wait to see you there!
Book description: An artist and her six-year-old granddaughter spend a summer on a small island in the Gulf of Finland, gradually learning to understand each other’s fears, quirks, and desire for independence.
Author Tove Jansson, whose Moomintroll comic strip and books brought her international acclaim, lived much of her life on an island like the one described in “The Summer Book”, and the work can be enjoyed as her closely observed journal of the sounds, sights, and feel of a summer spent in intimate contact with the natural world.
Le Club du Sauna
Saturday, June 6, 8 pm
Find the secret door to our speakeasy
Happy Birthday, Norway! It’s a double header!
Norwegian Constitution Day, known as Syttende Mai or Grunnlovsdagen, is celebrated annually on May 17 to mark the signing of the Norwegian Constitution at Eidsvoll on May 17, 1814. It is a major public holiday characterized by nationwide children’s parades (tog), traditional bunad clothing, singing, and festivities, celebrating national independence.
Ice Hockey: Norway vs. Slovenia
Sunday, May 17, 2:20 pm
The Norway men’s national ice hockey team is competing in the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Switzerland May 15–31. Team Norway is positioned in a challenging Group B where they are expected to face a tough fight against Slovenia, on the country’s national holiday no less!
We’ll stream the game live on the Club’s 85-inch flatscreen in the Members Lounge.
Rhonda Larson – Winds of the World Concert
Sunday, May 17, doors: 4:30 pm, concert 5 pm
Come celebrate Syttende Mai at the Club with a performance by Rhonda Larson – a GRAMMY Award winning, Montana-born flutist with Norwegian roots! Rhonda presents Winds of the World – a concert that is a global odyssey told through a stunning collection of flutes – including the Indian bansuri, Chinese dizi, pan pipes, Celtic whistles, and Native American, gold, and crystal flutes – and her virtual band. The program weaves together her stories and original compositions, which merge soulful elements of sacred, classical, folk, and world music for audiences of all ages.
$15 for Members
$25 for general public
Visit Rhonda’s website for more info: https://rhondalarson.com
Eurovision Song Contest Watch Party
Saturday, May 16, 3–6 pm
The 2026 contest will take place in Vienna, Austria, following the country’s victory in 2025. We’ll stream the broadcast live on the Club’s 85-inch flatscreen in the Members Lounge.
Visit the official website for more info: https://eurovision.tv/
Nordic Book Club
Saturday, May 2, 10 am
Join us for our second book club meeting! We’re excited to invite you to the Nordic Book Club. This month, we’ll be diving into Punished by Ann-Heléne Laestadius – a compelling read about the Sámi people that you won’t want to miss. All are welcome. We’ll have coffee and light bites to share.
Book swap!
Bring 1-2 gently used (or well-loved) books and exchange them with fellow readers. It’s the perfect chance to discover something new and bring home your next favorite read.
Come for the book, stay for the community – we can’t wait to see you there!
Event Chair: Tiia
Read more about the book on Simon & Schuster.
Scandinavian Sushi Night
Friday, April 10, Doors: 6 pm, Sushi: 7 pm
Learn how to roll sushi with Scandinavian ingredients!
Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned foodie, chefs Jay and Sara will guide you step-by-step through this highly interactive, hands-on experience. All the specialized tools, ultra-fresh ingredients, and incredible homemade sauces will be provided. Roll with confidence as we blend classic Japanese sushi techniques with fresh, exciting Scandinavian-inspired flavors! Join us for an evening of creativity, laughter, and delicious food!
1st roll: California roll (same as chef demonstration)
2nd roll: Scandinavian roll (Pickled beets, pickled carrots, avocado)
Sour cream and dill sauce.
Cash bar.
$35 for members and guests
$50 for general public
Event Chair: Catherine and Peter
Nordic Book Club
Saturday, March 28, 10 am
Join us in the Members’ Lounge as we open the first chapter of our Nordic Book Club. Over coffee and Scandinavian treats, we’ll discuss the novel My Friends by Swedish author Fredrik Backman. All are welcome – bring your thoughts and a friend!
Event Chair: Tiia
Read more about Fredrik Backman on Simon & Schuster.
Swedish Waffle Day with Finnish guitarist Olli Hirvonen
Sunday, March 22, 2 – 4 pm
We’ll have an array of the traditional Swedish waffle irons that make thin, crispy, heart-shaped waffles. Served with strawberry jam and sweetened whipped cream.
Olli Hirvonen is known for his virtuosic technique and enigmatic style. Winner of 2016 Montreux Jazz Guitar Competition, Hirvonen has established himself as one of the leading Nordic guitarists of his generation. Fluent in assortment of genres from modern jazz to metal to contemporary classical music, Hirvonen balances a career as a bandleader with a busy freelancing schedule.
Hirvonen has released four albums of original instrumental music, the latest of which Kielo was selected as one of Best New Albums of 2023 by Downbeat Magazine. Hirvonen holds Master’s degrees from Manhattan School of Music and Sibelius Academy in Helsinki.
Olli’s website: https://www.ollihirvonen.com
“Våffeldagen” (Waffle Day in Swedish) stems from a mispronunciation. The traditional Feast of the Annunciation, or “Vårfrudagen” (Our Lady’s Day) in Swedish sounds an awful lot like “Våffeldagen”, and so over time, this became less about the conception of Jesus, and more about crispy, delightful waffles.
In earlier times most Swedes were poor, living off the land and coping with a very harsh climate. Late March marked the start of the crop growing season and the increased availability of eggs and milk. As eggs symbolized the start of spring, it became popular to use them to make waffles to celebrate.
$15 for members, $25 for general public, $10 per child
Ticket includes:
- Thin, crispy waffles served with strawberry jam and sweetened whipped cream
- Beverage (coffee, tea or soft drink)
- Concert (approximately 1 hour)
Event Chair: Lisbeth
Friday Happy Hour
Friday, March 13, 6:30 pm
Casual get-together in the Members Lounge.
- Food and drinks
- Fire in the fireplace
Event Chair: Anne and Matti
Semlor with Oskar Stenmark
Sunday, February 15, 2 – 4 pm
Oskar Stenmark is returning to the Scandinavian Club for another highly anticipated performance of Swedish blues, jazz, folk and pop. Oskar was born and raised in Gothenburg, Sweden. His trumpet and flugelhorn have been heard at the Super Bowl, the Matrix Resurrection and at New York Fashion Week.
Oskar will present a special repertoire honoring the 70th anniversary of his grandmother touring in the U.S. with a group of folk musicians from Rättvik, Sweden in 1956.
Semlor are fluffy brioche buns with a hint of cardamom, filled with whipped cream and almond paste, then dusted with powdered sugar.
Semlor have become a bit of an obsession in Sweden, as they are no longer only served for Shrove Tuesday (Swedish fettisdag, French Mardi Gras) sometimes appearing in bakeries before Christmas and all the way through Lent.
History has it that King Adolf Fredrik of Sweden died after consuming 14 of these creamy buns of goodness in 1771.
Sunday, February 15 marks Quinquagesima which is another way of saying 50 days until Easter. Related is Quadragesima which refers to the 40-day period of Lent. In Lent, many Christians commit to fasting, as well as giving up certain luxuries in order to replicate the account of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ’s journey into the desert for 40 days. So, before Lent starts on Ash Wednesday, let’s grab the last opportunity to indulge by semla.
Special guests from Sweden: Fränder
Sunday, January 11, 4 pm
From the deep forests of Sweden and Estonia comes Fränder with a “heavy folk” fusion of Nordic roots and modern attitude. The 5-member band delivers energy and a warm presence with heavy grooves and seductive harmonies that weave a mesmerizing soundscape.
$25 per person for Members and guests
$40 for general public
Website: frander.se
Glögg Party (Members and guests only)
Saturday, December 20, 3–5 pm
- Glögg
- Almond cake and braided cardamom bread
- Coffee, tea, lingonberry juice and other beverages
- Raffle!
- 30 artisan vendors
- Nordic gifts and food
- Handmade crafts
- Baked goods
- Entertainment
- Free parking
- Much more
- Finnish salmon chowder
- Swedish split pea soup
- Hot dogs with crispy onions, pickles, mustard and/or ketchup
- Risalamande (Danish rice pudding) with cherry sauce or lagkage with berries
- Glögg
- emmy starr designs
- Erin DeLuca Designs
- Bead Free Forever
- Lydia Tucci Jewelry
- Lee Skalkos Jewelry
- Pieces of Nature by Sofi
- Wrenhouse Atelier
- Oak & Vale
- Sport Hill Honey Farm
- Holm-Hansen -Woodturning
- Old Redding Farm
- Mr Yannis Products
- Handpainted Glass by Linda
- Papineau Studio
- B’s Hive
- Jason Curtis Glass
- RAM Leatherwork
- Stephanie Lauren LLC
- Deb Owen Designs
- Knots on Euclid
- Weir Street Workshop
- Siw & Anita’s Cozy Knits
- Fire & Ash Co.
- Charter Oak Creations
- Little Red Hen Redux
- Decor from the Shore
- Floral Surroundings
- Brie’s Art Creations
- Vivid Cottage
- Designer Journals
- JQ Clay
- Playing with Clay
- Walden Local Meats
- Drinks and snacks
- Fire in the fireplace
- Coffee, tea and light refreshments served.
- Books will be available for sale.
- 6-person mobile, wood-fired sauna
- Cold plunge
- 1.5 hour session (time for approx. 2+ rotations between sauna and cold plunge)
- 3 sessions (each limited to 10 people)
- Towels will be provided within the sauna
- Changing tent
- World class concert
- Swedish meatball dinner, including beverages and dessert
- Coffee, tea or lingonberry juice
- Food and beverages
- Firebowl
- Music (radio, basically)
- Corn hole (or other lawn games)
- Donation jar
- 6-person mobile, wood-fired sauna
- Cold plunge
- 2 hour session (time for approx. 2+ rotations between sauna and cold plunge)
- 2 sessions (each limited to 20 people)
- Towels will be provided within the sauna
- Changing tent
- Food and beverages will be available
- Performance by the Southern New England Witch Dancers: https://www.instagram.com/southernnewenglandwitchdancers/
- Light refreshments available
- Food: Sausage with mashed potatoes and peas
- Beverages
- Streaming music
- Donation jar
- Pea soup
- Bread
- Baked potatoes (sour cream, chives, parsley, dill, butter)
- Hot dogs
- Member: $15
- Non-member: $20
- Child: $10
- Concert (approximately 1 hour)
- Waffles
- Beverage (coffee, tea or lingonberry juice)
- World class concert
- Freshly baked Swedish cinnamon bun
- Beverage (coffee, tea, lingonberry juice, or water)
No need to sign up. We’re not going to run out of glögg. 🙂
Christmas Market
Saturday, December 6, 10 am–4 pm
Hot lunch, sandwiches, Scandinavian candy and glögg
Vendors
JEWELRY
CANDLES
WOOD TURNING, WOOD CARVED STATUES, LASER CUT ENGRAVED HOME ACCESSORIES
GLASS ART
LEATHER ART
PET ACCESSORIES
WOMEN ACCESSORIES
HOLIDAY ACCESSORIES & HOME DECOR
FLORAL
MIXED MEDIA
STATIONERY
POTTERY
MEATS
Friday Happy Hour
Friday, November 14, 5:30 pm
Casual get-together in the Members Lounge.
Event Chair: Tina and Betsy
Red Cross Blood Drive
Tuesday, October 28, 9 am–2 pm
Severe Blood Shortage, Donors Urgently Needed
Right now, eligible and healthy donors are strongly urged to make an appointment to provide lifesaving blood products to patients. Please sign up to give now.
To schedule your appointment visit
REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG
USE SPONSOR CODE: SCANDINAVIAN
Author Salon with Elizabeth Birkelund
Sunday, October 26, 2–4 pm
Join us for a special afternoon with the author Elizabeth Birkelund to discuss her latest novel A Light in Northern Provence. The book is brimming with romantic and escapist charm as it follows Ilse Lund, a translator from Greenland who travels to France to translate the works of poet Geoffrey Labaye. Charmed by Provençal life and Labaye’s son Frey, Ilse must choose between the security of her Greenlandic home and the life of her dreams.
Elizabeth Birkelund has previously written The Runaway Wife and The Dressmaker. Prior to writing novels, Elizabeth was the personal finance columnist for Cosmopolitan magazine and a full-time freelance writer for national magazines including Glamour, Self, Victoria, Working Woman, and Institutional Investor. She has served on the boards of the National Humanities Center and The Center for Fiction. She received a fellowship from the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. Elizabeth raised her family in Greenwich, Connecticut and her 4 sons went to school there. She now lives in New York City.
More info: https://www.elizabethbirkelund.com
Sunday Yoga
Sunday, October 19, 1:30 pm
Yoga class with certified instructor Maura on the back deck (weather permitting). Otherwise will be held in the Main hall. Bring your own yoga mat. All levels welcome and first timers too.
Members: $10
Non-members: $15
Sauna Pop-Up!
Sunday, October 19, 1–5:30 pm
Wood-fired sauna and cold plunge designed for connection, recovery, and good times. Let the rhythm of heat and chill reset your body and mind. Whether you’re a longtime sauna enthusiast or trying contrast therapy for the first time, this is your chance to pause, connect, and recharge.
More info: https://www.dryypsauna.com
Symbio – Dinner and Concert
Saturday, October 11, 6–9 pm
Symbio is regarded as one of the most prominent new bands from the Nordic Folk & World music scene. With a magical interplay of hurdy-gurdy & accordion, an electrifying stage presence and captivating original compositions – the duo has become known as a phenomenon and have toured extensively in more than 20 countries – Europe, USA and Canada. In 2023 the duo was chosen to perform as the Official Showcase Artist Selection at WOMEX – World Music Expo.
The music of Symbio has been described as imaginative and soulful – where virtuoso folk & electronic dance music meet and becomes a cinematic experience for the listener. Hearing this symphonic duo makes you doubt about the fact that they are only two musicians on stage. Their latest album Endeavour is a sound painting where heartfelt melodies, dreamy soundscapes and hypnotic beats depict life-affirming themes. The album was awarded ”Best Album of the Year” at the Swedish Folk & World music Awards 2023.
They met during a jam-session in 2011, and when playing together for the first time – they both felt that there was a special energy and musical connection between them. Right there, after their very first meeting – they decided to form Symbio. Since then, their journey as a duo continues to take them to new places, musically and geographically.
6:00–6:45: Cocktail hour
6:45–7:30: Dinner
7:45–8:45: Music performance
Ticket includes:
Friday Happy Hour
Friday, September 12, 7 pm
Casual get-together under the string lights outside the Picnic Pavilion:
Event Chair: Lisbeth
Sauna Pop-Up!
Sunday, September 7, 1–5 pm
Wood-fired sauna and cold plunge designed for connection, recovery, and good times. Let the rhythm of heat and chill reset your body and mind. Whether you’re a longtime sauna enthusiast or trying contrast therapy for the first time, this is your chance to pause, connect, and recharge.
More info: https://www.dryypsauna.com
Fairfield International Food Fest
Saturday, August 30, 4–8 pm
@Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford St, Fairfield
The Scandinavian Club will participate in the first-ever Fairfield International Food Fest – a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of culture, community, and cuisine. A portion of proceeds benefits Operation Hope.
For sale: Scandinavian baked goods
More info: https://www.connectfairfield.com/fairfield-international-food-fest
Sankt Hans Aften Bonfire and Dance Performance
Friday, June 20, 7–10 pm
While all of the Scandinavian and Baltic countries celebrate the summer solstice, the way in which each recognize this event varies. In Denmark, the solstice is tied to the feast of Saint John the Baptist, known in Denmark as Sankt Hans (“Hans” being the diminutive for Johannes, or John) and celebrated by lighting a big bonfire.
Originally, the cause for celebration of midsummer arose from a pagan belief that in the period around the summer solstice nature would have reached a peak in the sense that humans, plants, soil, trees and even springs were filled with energy coming from the sun and that from this point on nature’s energy stores would deteriorate as the hours of daylight and sunshine gradually decreased.
On top of the bonfire we’ll put a straw witch. The story goes that when the witch is burnt, she flies to Bloksbjerg in Germany, which was through to be the location of a witch gathering.
Event chairs: Hedyeh and Peter
Midsummer Celebration
Sunday, June 22, 1–4pm
Celebrate Midsummer with Ring Dance around the Maypole to traditional Swedish music by Wivan Sundman.
There will be Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Strawberries, Beverages, Fiskdamm etc for sale.
Fun for all ages.
Event Chairs: Marianne and Jennifer
Sunday Fika
Sunday, June 8, 2 – 5 pm
Join us for a Swedish and Finnish Fika.
Coffee and tea, Swedish and Finnish pastries and treats served.
$10 per person.
All proceeds donated to the Scandinavian Club. Members and non-members welcome!
Please support our sponsors:
Somewhat simpler and more spontaneous than the Brits’ afternoon tea tradition, Swedish people of all ages and genders are partial to the custom of “fika”, enjoying it casually at work with colleagues or opting for a more elaborate outing with friends at the weekend.
“Let’s do fika,” is one of the most uplifting messages you can receive from a long-lost friend. And the social aspect is as important as the delicious pairing of steaming coffee and sugary pastry – Swedish cinnamon bunsbeing arguably the most popular fika accompaniment.
Event Chairs: Tina and Christine
Eurovision Song Contest Viewing Party
Saturday, May 17, 3–6 pm
Switzerland was the winner last year, which means that the Grand Finale of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will take place at St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland. We’ll stream the broadcast live on the Club’s 85-inch flatscreen in the Members Lounge.
Visit the official website for more info: https://eurovision.tv/
Event chairs: Leena and Birgitta
Sweden’s entry is from Finland
Yes, it’s complicated. Sweden’s 2025 Eurovision entry, KAJ, is a band from Finland’s Swedish-speaking minority. They are representing Sweden with their song “Bara bada bastu,” a comedic ode to Finnish sauna culture. This song is sung in the Vörå dialect. It’s the first Swedish-language song the country has submitted since 1998.
See below for a compilation of “Bara bada bastu” fan videos from all over the world.
Happy Hour – Deck Lights!
Friday, May 16, 6:30 pm
The Rental Manager and a team of Member volunteers (Thank you to Dan, Ed, Matt, and Catherine!) have installed 200 small light bulbs above the deck, so for this Happy Hour we’ll be in the back (NOT by the Pavilion).
Event chair: Peter
Happy Craft Hour: Easter Egg Workshop
Friday, April 11, 5:30pm
Please join us for an Easter craft where we’ll make papier-mâché Easter eggs. Craft supplies and candy will be provided, but please bring your own scissors for cutting paper. Each person will have the opportunity to decorate one egg (3 x 4 inches).
$15 for Members and guests
$20 for non-members
(includes craft supplies and candy)
Limited to 12 participants.
Event Co-Chairs: Catherine and Lisbeth
Wait, there’s more…
Immediately following the Easter egg craft, the Club will host a regular Friday Happy Hour. Come down for some food, drinks and camaraderie, even if you’re not crafting. Starts around 6:30 pm.
Friday Happy Hour: March Madness
Friday, March 21, 4 – 10 pm
Multiple screens! Come view tomorrow’s games on the Club’s 85 inch flat screen plus an additional 50-incher in the Members Lounge!
NCAA men’s:
4:05pm: North Carolina Tar Heels at Ole Miss Rebels
9:25pm: Oklahoma Sooners at Connecticut Huskies
Food (and plenty of drinks!):
North Carolina Tar Heels and Sweden!
Elliot Cadeau is an American-Swedish college basketball player for the North Carolina Tar Heels of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Since Elliot has dual citizenship, he also plays for the Swedish national team. His mother, Michelle, is from Malmö, Sweden. Standing at 6 feet and 1 inch tall, Elliot plays the point guard position.
Event Chair: Kevin
Swedish Waffle Day with Oskar Stenmark & Co
Sunday, March 23, 2 – 4 pm
We’ll have an array of the traditional Swedish waffle irons that make thin, crispy, heart-shaped waffles. Served with strawberry jam and sweetened whipped cream.
Oskar Stenmark is returning to the Scandinavian Club for the third year in a row for another highly anticipated performance of Swedish blues, jazz, folk and pop. Oskar was born and raised in Gothenburg, Sweden. His trumpet and flugelhorn have been heard at the Super Bowl, the Matrix Resurrection and at New York Fashion Week. Joining Oskar is guitar player Aleksi Glick.
Price of admission (paid at door, no online tickets):
Ticket includes:
“Våffeldagen” (Waffle Day in Swedish) stems from a mispronunciation. The traditional Feast of the Annunciation, or “Vårfrudagen” (Our Lady’s Day) in Swedish sounds an awful lot like “Våffeldagen”, and so over time, this became less about the conception of Jesus, and more about crispy, delightful waffles.
In earlier times most Swedes were poor, living off the land and coping with a very harsh climate. Late March marked the start of the crop growing season and the increased availability of eggs and milk. As eggs symbolized the start of spring, it became popular to use them to make waffles to celebrate.
Welcome!
Event Chairs: Catherine and Peter
Semlor
Sunday, March 2, 2 – 4 pm
Semlor have become a bit of an obsession in Sweden, as they are no longer only served for Shrove Tuesday (Swedish fettisdag, French Mardi Gras) sometimes appearing in bakeries before Christmas and all the way through Lent.
History has it that King Adolf Fredrik of Sweden died after consuming 14 of these creamy buns of goodness in 1771.
Sunday, March 2 marks Quinquagesima which is another way of saying 50 days until Easter. Related is Quadragesima which refers to the 40-day period of Lent. In Lent, many Christians commit to fasting, as well as giving up certain luxuries in order to replicate the account of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ’s journey into the desert for 40 days. So, before Lent starts on Ash Wednesday, let’s grab the last opportunity to indulge by semla.
Event chair: Catherine and Peter
Lena Jonsson Trio
Sunday, February 16, doors open 1:30 pm, concert @ 2pm
Award-winning Lena Jonsson Trio has the ability to balance traditional Swedish folk music with innovative artistic sensibilities, joy of life and rock star charisma.
Lena Jonsson is one of Sweden’s most visionary musicians. She has created a unique style inspired by traditional Swedish music as well as rock, pop and American old-time and bluegrass traditions.
Together with guitarist Erik Ronström and bassist Krydda Sundström they create a virtuosic yet playful trio. Their album “Stories from the Outside” won both a Swedish Grammis (a.k.a. the Swedish Grammy Awards) and the Manifest prize in 2021 and Album of the year by LIRA Music Magazine. In April 2023 the Lena Jonsson Trio won Artist of the year at the Swedish Folk Awards. Their third album ”Elements” was released in June 2023 and was nominated for a Grammis.
Ticket includes:
More info: https://lenajonsson.com