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The SBSCA sails into 2026
The SBSCA sails into 2026 with a productive annual meeting and a newly confirmed board of officers.
Lori Ann Reinhall
Feb 34 min read
Leif Ove Andsnes enchants Seattle
On Jan. 23, the Norwegian-American community welcomed Bergen-based pianist Leif Ove Andsnes to Seattle.
Lori Ann Reinhall
Jan 245 min read
Sentimental Value, a Nordic family drama
Lori Ann Reinhall reviews the acclaimed Norwegian film Sentimental Value (2025).
Lori Ann Reinhall
Jan 146 min read
Pictures of the year 2025—thanks for the memories
Happy New Year! The SBSCA looks back on 2025, a year filled with excitement and fun..
Lori Ann Reinhall
Dec 29, 20256 min read
Lille julaften brings light in the darkness
Lille julaften brings light in winter's darkness, as Seattle's Nordic community honors its heritage.
Lori Ann Reinhall
Dec 27, 20253 min read
And that's a Christmas wrap!
The SBSCA closes out its year with a fun and festive Christmas party for the young and young at heart.
Lori Ann Reinhall
Dec 15, 20254 min read
SBSCA Scandinavian holiday reading recommendations
The SBSCA presents a list of recommendations for your Scandinavian holiday reading.
Lori Ann Reinhall
Nov 18, 20254 min read
SBSCA connects Seattle with Crossings 200
Discover how the SBSCA connects people across borders as it celebrates Crossings.
Lori Ann Reinhall
Nov 18, 20253 min read
An ocean voyage opens new horizons for two young people and forges friendships across the seas
Follow the ocean voyage of two young adventures from Seattle aboard a historic tall ship.
Lori Ann Reinhall
Nov 17, 20258 min read
Music connects cultures, sets the tone for Crossings and One Ocean Week Seattle
The SBSCA celebrated Crossings 200 with a lively concert of traditional music with a new twist.
Lori Ann Reinhall
Nov 2, 20254 min read
Bergen delegation visits Seattle City Hall
An official delegation from Bergen visited Seattle City Hall and the new Sister Cities signpost.
Lori Ann Reinhall
Nov 1, 20254 min read
Sailing the seas on the Statsraad Lehmkuhl
The SBSCA helps sponsor two young crewmembers on the tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl.
Lori Ann Reinhall
Oct 27, 20253 min read
The SBSCA sails into high gear with One Ocean Week Seattle
The SBSCA was there to celebrate Ocean Week Seattle and the arrival of the Statsraad Lehmkuhl.
Lori Ann Reinhall
Oct 12, 20253 min read
50 Years of Bergen Place
On Oct. 19, 2025, Friends of Bergen Place and the SBSCA celebrates "50 Years of Bergen Place."
Lori Ann Reinhall
Sep 27, 20253 min read
Seattle to celebrate Crossings with style
On Oct. 9, 2025, Seattle celebrates the Slooper landing in NYC 200 years earlier with a gala dinner.
Lori Ann Reinhall
Sep 13, 20254 min read
Honor our Nordic immigrants for Crossings 200
In Seattle, a statue of Leif Erikson at Shilshole Bay looks out to the sea as a tribute to all immigrants.
Lori Ann Reinhall
Aug 7, 20253 min read
The Restauration arrives in Madeira
On its voyage from Stavanger to NYC, the sloop Restauration made a stop in Funchal, Madeira.
Lori Ann Reinhall
Aug 2, 20253 min read
The power of immigration
SBSCA President Lori Ann Reinhall reflects on what immigration means to us in the United States.
Lori Ann Reinhall
Jul 22, 20255 min read
Vestnorsk Utvandringssenter, a place for contemporary cultural encounters
The Vestnorsk Utvandringssenter is a perfect cultural destination for locals and tourists alike.
Lori Ann Reinhall
Jul 21, 20255 min read
The Restauration ready to set sail again — and Seattle is ready to celebrate!
On July 4, 2025, the sloop Restauration will set sail from Stavanger, Norway.
Lori Ann Reinhall
Jun 16, 20253 min read
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