Tjärnblom plays Swedish, Finnish and Minnesota-made tunes played on nyckelharpa, mandolin/guitar, cello and harmonium. The repertoire dates mostly to the 19th and 20th centuries, with a few recently composed selections in the mix. Many of the tunes are made for dancing — waltz, schottische, polska, långdans; others, for processionals, and some just for listening. Often, […]
Clare Colberg, one of this year’s Chisago Lakes Ambassador Candidates, invites the public to join in her passion project at the Karl Oskar House. Join us for a Midsummer celebration on June 26th from 1-3 P.M. Bring a picnic lunch, blankets, chairs, and your whole family. There will be traditional folk dancing, kids activities, (including […]
Susan Karpowicz is back for the second time to share her love of Scandinavian folk fiddle tunes with visitors to the Karl Oskar house. Her great-great grandfather was a well known fiddler in Western Norway, and it was at the encouragement from her Mother that she picked up the fiddle to learn the tunes that […]
Laulu Aika, Finnish for “Song Time”, is a group of musicians who share a passion for singing and playing Finnish folk tunes for audiences who enjoy listening or dancing. Their repertoire includes Finnish couples dances such as waltzes, polkas, humppa, jenkka, mazurkka, and hambo, as well as lively group dances for all ages to enjoy.
Nya Duvemåla Folkmusiklag was formed in 2021 by a group of musicians who love to play music, especially Swedish folk music. They want to share this beautiful music and keep the traditions alive. The group consists of violin, nyckelharpa, mandolin, guitar, accordion and bass violin. They are also known as the “Karl Oskar House Band.” […]
Twin Cities Hardingfelelag (Hardanger Fiddle Group) is dedicated to the performance of traditional hardanger fiddle music. The group provides dance music at Scandinavian events around the Twin Cities and in outstate MN. The hardanger fiddle is the national folk instrument of Norway. It is ornately decorated with pen and ink designs called rosing and inlaid […]
The Twin Cities Nyckelharpalag (Key Fiddle Group) was formed in 1998 for practice and performance of Swedish folk music. The group’s repertoire is drawn mostly from the folk repertoire of Uppland, Sweden, where the nyckelharpa tradition has its roots. Whether leading a procession, playing for dancing, performing in concert or providing focus for special events, […]
Last summer we held a well appreciated jam at Nya Duvemåla. We are planning two jam sessions this year. The first will be on June 5, and the second will be on September 25. The leader will be Eric Platt. All are welcome and please bring fellow musicians who play Nordic folk music and supporters. […]
It’s not too late to sign up for the Andrew Peterson Waconia Farm Tour. We’ll be leaving the WCC on October 25 at 9:00 a.m. on the Mary Ann’s Tours bus. The bus ride and tour will be $36/person. After the tour we’ll enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants (Vandy’s Grille, Golden Dragon […]
Movie Viewing of Swedish silent movie A Man There Was (Terje Vigen) accompanied by the Poor Nobody’s, a Twin Cities band who have received a Minnesota State Arts Board grant to bring this performance to the public. The movie will be shown at the Chisago Lakes High School Performing Arts Center. Suggested donation = $10.00. […]
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, April 15, the Friends of the Karl Oskar House invite you to join them at the Chisago Lakes Area Library, 11754 302nd St., Chisago City, for their annual meeting where Professor Roger McKnight will speak on “Vilhelm Moberg and Me. What the Swede taught me about Minnesota.” The event begins […]
The Friends of the Karl Oskar House are busy preparing for the 2023 season. The musical season will kick off on Sunday June 4th with a Nordic Folk Music Jam under the Astrakhan Tree. The entire summer schedule will be available soon. Contact FriendsofKarlOskarHouse@gmail.com to schedule your visit or plan a group tour.