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The 2010 Schedule hasn't been finished yet... but here is a short press release with some basic details: Nisswa-stämman Scandinavian Folkmusic Festival, June 11 &12, 2010, features 130 folk musicians performing on 3 stages, day-long dancing opportunities on two dance floors, dance instruction, a cultural children's activity/performance tent, and great Scandinavian food...all under the shade of the majestic Norway pines of the Nisswa Pioneer Village in Nisswa, Minnesota. We are officially going into the second decade of our festival, and another special line up of award winning musicians from Scandinavia has been arranged. They include: FÆRD - trio from Denmark featuring master folkmusicians of Danish Sønderhoning styling; Polka Chicks - two dynamic young women from Finland on accordion and fiddle; Josefina Östling, Swedish folk singer; and Geitungen, a trio from Norway. USA groups and individuals appearing include Loretta Kelley, Andrea Een, Skål Klubben, the American Swedish Institute Spelmanslag, Ross Sutter, Hutenanny, Finn Hall Band and about a zillion others! For an online look at the performers, please go to the 2010 PERFORMERS PAGE For more information contact Paul Wilson, 218 764 2994 pwilson@brainerd.net http://www.nisswastamman.org/ Basic Nisswa-stämman 2010 schedule: June 11 - 10 am - 3 pm - Scandinavian music and dancing workshops, Nisswa area, open to public. There is a fee involved. Call Paul Wilson for more info 218 764 2994, or email at pwilson@brainerd.net 7 pm - Gala Opening Sampler concert, Lutheran Church of the Cross, Nisswa, $15/person. All tickets available only at the door. Sales start at 6 pm. 9:30 pm - old time Dance, Nisswa American Legion June 12 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nisswa-stämman Festival (Nisswa Pioneer Village) $10 - adults/ $1 - children 15 and under. All tickets available only at the gate. 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 pm - Smörgåsbord (Nisswa Community Center) $15 - Tickets available on Friday night and Saturday at the events. 7pm - 12 am - Old time dance, Nisswa American Legion For more information visit the web page at http://www.nisswastamman.org/ , or contact Paul Wilson, 218 764 2994 pwilson@brainerd.net |
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