Who: Sharon Lukert What: an evening celebrating her new work, Until My Memory Fails Me: Mindfulness Practices for Cultivating Resilience and Self-Compassion in the Face of Cognitive Decline Where: Pulpit Rock Brewing When: Tuesday, 6/24 at 7pm La Crosse author and Buddhist chaplain Sharon Lukert will give an author presentation and Q&A session followed by […]
Dr. Maren Johnson, Luther College’s Associate Professor of Nordic Studies and Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies Director, facilitates a monthly bokprat, discussing Scandinavian authors and Scandinavian life. Join us in June for a discussion of The Memoirs of Stockholm Sven by Nathaniel Miller. In 1916, Sven Ormson leaves his restless life in Stockholm to seek adventure in Svalbard, […]
Chip carving is one of the oldest styles of woodcarving and has been used to decorate objects in Scandinavia and many other cultures across the world for centuries. This decorative style of woodcarving is done by cutting out chips of wood from a flat surface to form beautiful and elaborate designs. During this class, we […]
Join us for this family-fun reading adventure! This book adventure will help your family explore Norway’s most famous folk story, The Three Billy Goats Gruff! Decorah schools librarian Shannon Horton will get you reading, thinking, creating, and even up and moving – indoors and out! A kit delivered right to your home contains the book, supplies […]
Save the dates! Join us for the 58th annual Nordic Fest July 24-26, 2025 in Decorah, IA. Nordic Fest, held annually the last full weekend of July, is a celebration of Scandinavian heritage, culture, and food. Since 1967, Nordic Fest has offered fun and entertainment for the whole family. Â The festival takes place in Downtown […]
