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Passport to Other Cultures: Germany
Passport to Other Cultures: Germany
This event has passed, but you can find the livestream of it here! Join us at Giants for a Mini-Oktoberfest! Featuring guest speakers Luther Professor of German Studies Soren Steding; as well as the newly crowned La Crosse Oktoberfest Festmaster and Frau, Douglas & Kimberly Kratt; Grenadier Generals Chris & Susan Hoghaug; and other members […]
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Adult Heritage Weekend with District 5 Sons of Norway, Local Lodges: Open to ALL!
Join us during Uff Da Fest at Giants, as we host members of the District 5 Sons of Norway lodges, as well as our local Valheim lodge and others for a weekend of classes, demonstrations, sight-seeing, entertainment, dining, and revelry during the city's annual Uff Da Fest celebration! We welcome the general public to attend […]
“Revy” (Norsk Talent Show)
“Revy” (Norsk Talent Show)
Located in Immigrant Hall at Giants of the Earth Heritage Center Do you have a special talent to share? How about some Ole and Lena jokes? Perhaps you have written a poem or your own song? Highlight it here at the Uff Da Fest "Revy" (talent show). Show up and sign your act in, or […]
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Johnathan Storlie presents on DNA in genealogy and public health
Johnathan Storlie presents on DNA in genealogy and public health
Presentation will be held in Giants of the Earth Immigrant Hall.
Rebecca Hanna Presentation on Woodcarving: Ale Bowls and Decorative Techniques
Rebecca Hanna Presentation on Woodcarving: Ale Bowls and Decorative Techniques
Rebecca Hanna is a Vesterheim gold medalist. She has produced works of many kinds, including ale bowls, dragonstil, kubbestols, acanthus pieces, and figures. In addition, she has honed her skills using svidekor, kolrosing, and kroting. Rebecca will showcase examples of ale bowls and the decorative techniques she uses at this presentation. Location: Immigrant Hall Donations […]
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Uff Da Norwegian- American Church Service at Wilmington Lutheran Church
Uff Da Norwegian- American Church Service at Wilmington Lutheran Church
Join guest Preacher Rolf Svanoe in this humorous and edifying morning service at Wilmington Church! Elements will be offered in Norwegian, as well as some tongue-in-cheek musical offerings by Kimberly Svanoe, Rachel & David Storlie, and a great message! If you arrive early, you can take an old cemetery history tour (9:15 or so), and […]
