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Leif Erikson Medallions

History of LEIF
LEIF Committee of 2007
Leif Erikson Medallions

The 20th Annual
Leiv Eriksson 
International Festival
October 2007

Sponsored by Mindekirken 
The Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church
924 E. 21^st St., Minneapolis, MN 55404 
Phone: 612-874-0716

His majesty King Harald V of Norway - Patron of Mindekirken
Honorary Chair, Consul General Rolf Willy Hansen

The Suoni Wind Orchestra, consisting of approximately 25 amateur musicians—started in 1996 with veterans of the long-established Suoni larger band who did not want to retire from playing (maybe just from marching)  in Telemark County, Norway.  They have taken several international tours, including Beijing, Berlin, Prague, and now the U.S.  This is a fine band with excellent soloists, playing in Minneapolis on their way to perform at the Høstfest in Minot, ND.  Tickets are $10 at the door. Reception following.   www.suoni.no

LEIF Opening Nordic Worship Service
Sunday, October 7 at 11 a.m.

A Nordic flag procession will begin this pan-Nordic worship, led by Pr. Per Inge Vik. Music will include a pan-Nordic choir directed by Mindekirken’s Music Director Dawn Sonntag, performing two special commissioned choir pieces by Henning Sommerro, who will also be attending.   A festive coffee hour will follow at noon.

A light buffet lunch will be served from 11—11:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, followed by a concert in the sanctuary at 12 noon.  (see p. 5 for details) A $10 donation includes both the food and the concert. 

Henning Sommerro will also be giving a  presentation entitled “Composer Henning Sommerro—On His Music” at Augsburg College in the Music Building (room 5), on Wednesday, October 10 at 9 a.m.   This is open to the public (free) , and an opportunity for conversation and getting acquainted with Henning.  Refreshments also served.

For location and parking suggestions, see http://www.augsburg.edu/dps/parking.html or call the church office by Tuesday Oct. 9.   Augsburg Campus is located at 2211 Riverside Avenue South    (612) 330-1000 for switchboard.

  

LEIF Saana Vocal Concert on Friday, October 12 at 7:30pm   
Saana Ensemble—Finnish Female Quartet

This delightful and high quality group will sing songs ranging from folk and dance music to sacred and contemporary compositions, both a capella and with varied instruments.  Tickets are $10 at the door.  A reception will follow.

Join the congregation of Mindekirken for a Norwegian Service of Holy Communion led by Pr. Per Inge Vik.  Guest preacher Eyglo Bjarnadottir (Icelander) will deliver the sermon in English.  Special music will be provided by Kai Robert Johansen.

Norway's very popular musical artist Kai Robert Johansen of Sarpsborg, Norway, is making his American debut in the Midwest. Along with his daughter, Camilla, a vocal artist in her own right, they will perform, meet Norwegian-Americans and examine the influence Norwegian roots have made in the lives of Midwesterners.

Johansen has accepted a limited number of concerts in Minnesota and North and South Dakota – without compensation. According to Johansen, "Payment for me comes from the audiences who I hope will share personal information and attitudes about what it is like to be a descendant of Norwegian immigrants, and what they would like me to pass on to my fellow Norwegians." He is deeply interested in the relations between Norway and Norwegian-America and hopes to promote them through music and song.

Please send e-mail to LEIF@mindekirken.org

The Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church ·  924 E. 21st St, Minneapolis, MN 55404-2952 ·  (612)874-0716