Calendar of Events

For information about Vesterheim's education programs and a folk-art class list go to Vesterheim Lifelong Learning.

Vesterheim announces Free Thursdays, sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust Co. The museum will be open until 8:00 p.m. with free admission all day. There will be special events at least once a month. Check back regularly for a schedule.

January 21, 2010
Free Thursdays Events—Free Crafts
Hands-on activities for all ages, inspired by the exhibition Sacred Symbols, Ceremonial Cloth. From 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

 

February 6, 2010
Barneløpet
A children’s noncompetitive ski/walk event at the Decorah Prairie. Sponsored by Sons of Norway.

February 11, 2010
Free Thursdays Events—Taste of Vesterheim
From 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. sample Norwegian heart waffles, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

February 21, 2010
Festival Events and Drinking Customs
At 2:00 p.m in the museum's Amdal-Odland Heritage Center., Carol Hasvold will give this presentation on Vesterheim's painted wooden bowls collection. The lecture is presented in connection with the exhibition Sacred Symbols, Ceremontial Cloth.

 

March 11, 2010
Free Thursdays Events—Film Festival
Three inspiring films shown in Vesterheim’s Main Building!
1:00 p.m. Sweet Land (2005 PG, 110 min.)
3:30 p.m. Paper Clips (2004 G, 83 min.)
6:30 p.m. Cool and Crazy on the Road (2002 NR, 99 min.)

March 20, 2010
Nordic Marketplace & Luncheon Sponsored by Chicago Friends of Vesterheim, at the Park Ridge Country Club, Park Ridge, Illinois.
View auction items here.

 

April 8, 2010
Free Thursdays Events—Opening Reception
For the exhibition Pieces of Self: Identity and Norwegian-American Quilts. From 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

 

May 1, 2010
Open Air Division Opens—Museum Hours Change
Summer museum hours: Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Open until 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays.

May 8, 2010
37th Annual Nordic Brunch
Sponsored by the Twin Cities Friends of Vesterheim,
at the Interlachen Country Club, Edina, Minnesota.

May 15, 2010
Syttende Mai
Celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day with a children’s parade and other activities, free admission to the museum all day.

May 20, 2010
Free Thursdays Events—Open House
For the Pioneer Immersion Program Exhibiton of Projects
Join program participants and families as they show off their projects.
From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

 

July 23, 2010
Folk-Art Banquet
Celebrate Norwegian folk art at the Hotel Winneshiek.

July 23-24, 2010
44th Annual Nordic Fest
One of America’s premier ethnic festivals, featuring Scandinavia’s finest food, music, arts, crafts, and more. Check the festival’s website <www.nordicfest.com>.

 

October 22, 2010
Vesterheim Benefit Auction
A lively gala dinner and auction featuring folk art donated by award winning artists. Auction items can be viewed online and in the gallery beginning October 8.

 

November 1, 2010
Open Air Division Closes—Museum Hours Change
Winter museum hours: Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Open until 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays.

 

December 4-5, 2010
Norwegian Christmas Weekend
This festive celebration features a variety of music, demonstrations, food, and hands-on experiences.