Past Events

Vesterheim is giving an online presentation for the San Diego Sons of Norway Valhall Lodge. Vesterheim Chief Curator Laurann Gilbertson will speak about the photography of Knud Knudsen. Why do people leave their homes in search of a better life? Look for answers in the dramatic black and white photographs of Knud Knudsen, considered one of Norway’s most important early photographers. He often returned from his studio in Bergen to the village of Tokheim to capture scenes of everyday life.…

Join the Chicago Spelmanslag for a free online concert of Scandinavian music!  Hear tunes from different regions and learn more about the individual instruments -- your toes will be tapping, and you may just want to stand up and dance along at home! Sponsored by Martha Griesheimer and the United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund Phase 1, an initiative of Arts Midwest and its peer United States Regional Arts Organizations made possible by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Enrollment deadline: June…