Black & Gold Ballrooms
Buntrock Commons
St. Olaf College
1520 St. Olaf Avenue
Northfield, Minnesota 55057
2016 Biennial Meeting of the
Norwegian-American Historical Association
Join NAHA for its 2016 Biennial Meeting as we explore Norwegian-American folk music. The day includes educational presentations and a Nordic-inspired luncheon. In addition, NAHA will conduct its biennial business and share exciting plans for the future. The day ends with an open Nordic music session in downtown Northfield. Invite a friend — all are welcome!
Biennial Meeting Schedule
8:30 a.m. Doors open
9:00 Welcome
9:15 "Early Recordings of Norwegian-American Folk Music: History and Happenstance," by Jim Leary
10:15 coffee break
10:45 "Competing for Survival: The Hardanger Violinist's Association of America and their Kappleiks (1912–1952)," by Laura Ellestad
11:45 Break
Noon Lunch, followed by NAHA biennial business meeting
1:30 p.m. "Vitality, Life, and Soul: Building Up a Town with a Fiddle," by Amy Shaw w/ Beth Rotto & Sara Pajunen
2:30 Panel discussion with Andrea Een, LeRoy Larson, Arna Rennan, and Beth Rotto, facilitated by Jim Leary
4:00 Open Nordic session at the Contented Cow (302B Division St. S). Musicians and listeners welcome — this event is free and open to the public.
To register online click the link below, or call us at 507-786-3221.