Fall Newsletter 2018

Photo by Lauryn Kay Photography; Styling by Vintage Mingle and Starflower 

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 

The “lazy days of summer” have been anything but lazy at 

Nordic Northwest. In June, the Board of Directors established a 

search committee to hire a new executive director. The position 

posting was announced through multiple media channels, 

including our website and weekly e-mails. If you have not seen 

the announcement and have an interest to learn more about 

this position, please contact our Interim Executive Director, 

Sandra Nelson Miller, at sandram@nordicnorthwest.org. 

The Board has been planning the Annual Member and 

Volunteer Celebration on Sunday, September 16 th and we hope 

you join us! The recipient of our annual President’s Award, for an 

outstanding individual who has given their time volunteering 

for Nordic Northwest, will be honored and we will also 

acknowledge our valued volunteers who have so warmly and 

generously donated their talents to the betterment for all who 

come to Nordia House. 

If you have visited our campus recently, you may have noticed 

exterior improvements—gravel in the parking lot, clearing, 

pruning and generally upgrading the overall landscape. In 

August, we installed eleven memorial pavers on our patio and 

we thank our donors for their generosity. While you are here for 

the Annual Membership and Volunteer Celebration, be sure to 

walk about the terraces to read the many beautiful messages 

of honor. We want to express our gratitude for you, our members 

and volunteers who have made Nordia House what it is today. 

Mike Nelson, President • 

A NOTE ABOUT 

OUR NEWSLETTER 

To better align with the Nordic 

principle of sustainability and 

conservation, we are transitioning to 

a (mostly) digital quarterly newsletter, 

effective following our fall newsletter. 

We understand that this might not 

work for everyone, so we want to 

accommodate whichever method 

fits you best and would be happy to 

continue to send you a print copy. If 

you would like to continue to receive 

the print newsletter, send an email to 

kirstieo@nordicnorthwest with “Opt 

In” in the subject line, or call the 

office at 503.977.0275; otherwise 

we will move forward with sending a 

quarterly digital copy. Thank you for 

your support and for helping us in our 

move towards a greener world! 

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS 

We are seeking volunteers to help 

with fall programs, including our 

Annual Membership and Volunteer 

Celebration, Vintage Sale and 

ScanFeast. Give us a call at 

503.977.0275 or email Kirstie at 

kirstieo@nordicnorthwest.org for 

information and opportunities. 

ISSUE: FALL 2018 

#NORDICNORTHWEST #NORDIAHOUSE

TIL MINNE 

OM ALTHEA 

Nordic Northwest would not be where it is 

today without the late Althea Murrell Langberg 

Gray-Gauthier. To name only some of her 

contributions: she was a longtime member of 

Nordic Northwest and a member of the SHF 

Founders Club, she served many terms on the 

Board of Directors, as Treasurer and on the 

Executive Committee and was a very active 

volunteer at ScanFair and with the Lucia Court. 

She was very active 

in Portland's Nordic 

community and 

community at large. 

Many organizations 

benefitted from her 

involvement including 

the Frida Hansen 

Lodge #37, Daughters 

of Norway—where 

she served as their first 

treasurer and as Grand 

Lodge Chaplain— 

Grieg Lodge and the 

Scandinavian Club. In 2003, Althea was honored 

with the Niskanen Award, a prestigious award 

given to outstanding leaders in the Nordic 

community. 

Althea shared her significant creative and 

administrative talents to better the community. 

She took responsibility for many successful 

programs, was always available to assist when 

asked and baked the best cookies! Althea was 

an elegant artist, an able administrator and an 

inspiring Norwegian spirit. 

Althea is survived by American and Norwegian 

cousins, numerous nieces and nephews of Buck 

Gray, the family of Bob Gauthier and many 

faithful and loyal friends. • 

Text and Image provided by Marian Thompson 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCH 

Nordic Northwest is looking for a leader who can 

embrace our organization's long-cherished traditions 

and ideals and move the organization forward. This 

leader will help the community remember and learn 

about its cultural and historic past, while ushering in 

a new era of engagement and appreciation for what 

Nordic culture can bring to the community tomorrow. 

The ideal candidate will be a talented fundraising 

professional, with a solid track record of building 

donor relationships using a hands-on approach to 

cultivate and steward donors so they are inspired to 

give generously and consistently. This crucial work is 

necessary to move Nordic Northwest forward to a 

sustainable future. Our ideal candidate will also be 

a strong leader, skilled at creating and motivating 

solid teams of staff and volunteers. The successful 

candidate will be a strategic and big picture 

thinker, while simultaneously assuring operational 

effectiveness to create success. To apply, please see 

the listing on Mac's List or visit www.nordicnorthwest. 

org/careers. • 

JAZZ AT NORDIA HOUSE 

Denmark has proud traditions when it comes to jazz 

violin. Svend Asmussen was beloved across Scandinavia 

and has been called “The Fiddling Viking” even in 

the United States. Danish-born and Grammy-winning 

violinist Mads Tolling and guitarist Jacob Fischer, who 

was a member of Svend Asmussen’s quartet, will be 

performing a selection of Asmussen’s work at Nordia 

House on a stop on their international tour! 

Mads has lived in the United States since 2000, where 

he began his studies at Berklee College of Music in 

Boston. Soon after he was discovered by French jazz 

violinist, Jean-Luc Ponty, who recommended him to join 

bassist Stanley Clarke’s band. This encounter led to 

eight years of touring and recording with Clarke. Mads 

has performed with some of the biggest names in jazz 

including Ramsey Lewis, Kenny Barron, Chick Corea and 

Paquito D’Rivera, and he has won two Grammy Awards 

as part of string group Turtle Island Quartet. 

Mads Tolling and Jacob Fischer have released an 

album now available for their US and Canada tour: 

Celebrating Svend Asmussen. Save the date for their 

performance on October 19 th , 7:00 PM at Nordia 

House. Sponsored by Scan|Design Foundation. • 

DID YOU KNOW? 

The Hansen House, the largest stuga 

on the Fogelbo lawn, is undergoing 

thorough cleaning and maintenance for 

its structural safety and capacity for new 

long term uses!

AUTUMN 

SPICE 

In the world of Nordic cooking, the bay 

leaf is one of the most commonly used 

spices. Its subtle flavor aligns with a typical 

Nordic palette. This spice is often paired with 

fish and used in soups, stews, sauces and 

pickling spice! This recipe from The Herbfarm 

Cookbook by Jerry Traunfeld was made in 

one of our 2013 Cook and Eat classes. Chef 

Willi Galloway guided the group through this 

savory dessert; now you can make it at home! 

BAY LEAF CRÈME BRÛLÉE 

INGREDIENTS 

2 Cups whole milk 

2 Cups heavy cream 

12 Fresh bay laurel leaves 

1/2 Vanilla bean, split and scraped 

3 Large eggs 

5 Large egg yolks 

3/4 Cup granulated sugar 

1/8 tsp salt 

About 1/4 Cup turbinado sugar 

INSTRUCTIONS 

Molds Arrange 8 6-ounce ramekins in a shallow 

baking pan large enough so that they don't touch. 

Infuse Pour milk and cream into a 2-quart saucepan 

and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Add 

the bay leaves and vanilla bean, push them under 

the surface and immediately remove the pan from 

the heat. Cover and steep for 30 minutes. Strain liquid 

through a fine sieve into a large measuring cup, 

pressing down firmly on the herbs to extract all liquid. 

Add fresh milk if needed to measure 4 cups. 

Custards Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a medium 

bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, granulated 

sugar, salt and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the 

infused cream. Strain the custard through a fine sieve 

into a large pitcher, then pour it into the ramekins, 

filling them almost to the top. Set the pan on the 

center oven rack and pour in enough hot water to 

come about 1/2 inch up the ramekins. Bake until just 

set but still jiggly, 30-45 minutes. Don't let the custards 

bubble. Refrigerate the custards for at least 2 hours. 

Topping Preheat your oven broiler to high with the 

rack 4 to 5 inches from the heat source. Just before 

serving, sprinkle the surface of the custards with 

a thin even layer of turbinado sugar (about 1/2 

tablespoon for each). Broil the custards until the sugar 

caramelizes and turns a deep golden brown. 

Note: A propane or butane torch will give you more control 

for caramelizing. Hold the nozzle with a medium flame 2 to 

3 inches from the top of each custard so that the tip of the 

flame touches the sugar. Slowly move it in a circular motion 

until the sugar is evenly caramelized. • 

A huge thank you to our 2018 sponsors! 

Details at www.nordicnorthwest.org/scanfeast

PROGRAMS & EVENTS 

Bournonville image from Portland Exhibition 2017, edited 

by Knud Arne Jürgensen; Bangle, courtesy of Debra 

Carus; Fika, image by Cool Hunting; Mads Tolling, 

courtesy of the artist 

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SCANFEAST TICKETS ON-SALE! 

SEPTEMBER 1 

All Tickets: $150 

Join your friends at this year's 

ScanFeast, our annual auction and 

gala fundraiser. Tickets and meal 

item selections will go live on our 

website September 1. Find the 

link at www.nordicnorthwest.org/ 

scanfeast. We will also be available 

during normal business hours to 

process your ticket purchases over 

the phone at 503.977.0275. 

PRESENTATION: 

SIMON BENSON: OREGON 

LUMBER KING, CIVIC LEADER, 

VISIONARY 

SEPTEMBER 4, 7:00 PM 

NNW Members: $5 

Non-Members: $10 

Local speaker Sig Unander will 

present on Simon Benson. A poor 

Norwegian immigrant gifted with 

immense talent, Benson overcame 

daunting challenges to become a 

lumber baron who used his vision, 

wealth and influence to give back 

to his adopted state and country, 

leaving a lasting legacy. 

COOK & EAT: LEFSE 


SOLD OUT! 

Join us for a hands-on lefse class 

featuring chef extraordinaire Jean 

Akre. Jean has taught lefse classes for 

Cook & Eat for years. This class leaves 

you with an appreciation of how 

delicious lefse is, and the confidence 

and inspiration to make it at home. 

FALL SCANDINAVIAN FOLK 

DANCE CLASSES: 

PRESENTED BY NORSKE 

RUNDDANSERE 

MONDAYS STARTING 


Drop-ins: $5 

Annual Membership: $60 

Visit www.norskerunddansere.org 

for details. 

_1_ EXHIBIT OPENING: 

BOURNONVILLE: THE 

EUROPEAN 

SEPTEMBER 13 - NOVEMBER 26 

Free & Open to the Public 

Experience the world of 19 th 

century ballet-master August 

Bournonville with the exhibit 

Bournonville: The European! A 

premier choreographer who shaped 

the world of ballet, Bournonville’s 

compositions highlighted Nordic 

history, allegorical classical 

mythology and exploration of 

the exotic. His choreography was 

notably egalitarian for its era, 

emphasizing male and female 

roles. Sponsored by Scan|Design 

Foundation and Mike & Arlette 

Nelson. 

In addition, Oregon Ballet 

Theatre will be debuting 

Bournonville’s full-length 

ballet masterpiece NAPOLI 

on October 6 through 13. 

NNW patrons will have a 

special discount to see this 

spectacular show, which 

has been performed over a 

thousand times in 180 years. 

Visit our website for details 

and discount code! 

_2_ WORKSHOP: 

COPPER BANGLE BRACELETS 

SEPTEMBER 16, 2:00 - 4:00 PM 


Learn to make a copper bangle 

bracelet with Debra Carus of Elentari 

Handverk! Space is very limited. 

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP & 

VOLUNTEER CELEBRATION: 

PRESENTED BY THE 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

SEPTEMBER 16, 5:00 - 7:00 PM 

RSVPs Required 

Free for Members & Volunteers 

Guests $15 

Join us for an afternoon all about our 

members! We will have a hot dog 

dinner, silent auction, kids' area and 

present the president’s award! Email 

your RSVP to lailas@nordicnorthwest. 

org or call 503.977.0275.

BRODER SUMMER SERIES: 

HARVEST DINNER 


Tickets: $50 

Mark summer's end and the 

beginning of Norse winter with a 

harvest feast. It’s our first Fall Equinox 

Harvest Dinner, or Haustmandur! 

Produce is at its peak, so indulge in 

fresh produce, smoked fish and more. 

FRIDAY NIGHT LECTURE: 

SCOTT BURNS ON 

NORDIC GEOLOGY 

OCTOBER 5, 7:30 PM 


At PSU, Cramer Hall 171 

Friday Night Lectures are back! Scott 

Burns returns for this blockbuster 

lecture, where he will cover a range 

of topics about the Nordic landscape. 

_3_ COOK & EAT: FIKA 




Join Anna Brones, author of Fika: The 

Art of the Swedish Coffee Break. The 

class focuses on recipes from her book 

and will illustrate why fika is such a 

cherished tradition. Anna’s book will be 

available for purchase and signing. 

WORKSHOP: 

FANCY SÁMI BRAIDING 

OCTOBER 14, 2:00 - 4:00 PM 


Workshop with Debra Carus! Learn this 

ancient technique to craft bracelets. 

_4_ CONCERT: 

MADS TOLLING DUO 




Danish-born and Grammy-winning 

violinist Mads Tolling and guitarist 

Jacob Fischer, who was a member 

of Svend Asmussen’s quartet, will 

perform a selection of Asmussen’s 

work at Nordia House on a stop on 

their national tour. Bar will be open! 

Sponsored by Scan|Design Foundation. 

_4_ SCANFEAST: 

ANNUAL AUCTION & GALA 

OCTOBER 27 

Join us for our annual ScanFeast! 

This year’s theme for the auction is 

Trolls, Tomtar, Tontut, and Nisser, 

Oh, My! and it will take place in 

the Nordia House Great Hall. You 

never know what kind of mischief 

these little creatures have in store for 

you, but we are sure it will keep you 

entertained. It will be a time to enjoy 

each other’s company, celebrate the 

little things in life (trolls, that is) and 

support NNW. 

Tickets go on-sale on 

September 1! 

FRIDAY NIGHT LECTURE: 

NORDIC HOLIDAY 

TRADITIONS 

NOVEMBER 2, 7:30 PM 


At PSU, Cramer Hall 171 

Hear from natives of the five Nordic 

countries about their traditions 

around the Christmas holiday 

season. Light refreshments will be 

provided. 

NORDIC VINTAGE SALE 

NOVEMBER 9 - 11 

NEW HOURS! 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

If you're in the market for vintage 

Nordic books, apparel, dishes and 

glassware, collectibles, artwork and 

other unique treasures, come and 

explore our Vintage and Book Sale! 

Just in time for the gift-giving holiday 

season, we will have a large selection 

of gently used and new items! Hosted 

in the Nordia House Great Hall. 

COOK & EAT: 

HOLIDAY COOKIES & GLÖGG 

NOVEMBER 13, 6:30 PM 



Cook & Eat committee member 

Alberta Seierstad will prepare 

mandelmusslor, an almond pastry 

shell filled with whipped cream and 

lingonberries, and Sandy Olson will 

make krumkake. Served with glögg! 

WORKSHOP: 

VIKING CHAINMAILLE 

EARRINGS 

NOVEMBER 28, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 


Learn to create modern versions 

of ancient Viking chainmaille, from 

start to finish. You will learn how to 

make a spiraling flower chain, using 

sterling silver, copper and brass. You 

will also learn the art of making the 

little chainmaille rings: how to weave 

them together and assemble them 

with colorful accents. You will learn 

the fundamental basics of jewelry 

making: the shepherd’s hook earwire, 

in sterling silver, from which to hang 

your lovely earrings. You'll be able to 

create at least two variations on the 

earrings, one to wear home and one 

to gift! All materials will be supplied, 

but bring eye magnification, as 

needed, to work with small details. 

SCANFAIR: 

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MARKET 

DECEMBER 1, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM 

DECEMBER 2, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

At Veterans Memorial Coliseum 

Adults: $10 | Families: $20 

Seniors & Students: $9 

Save the date for our annual Nordic 

Christmas market! Vendors will be 

selling their crafts, food and beverage 

and more! • 

NOTE: ALL EVENTS AT NORDIA HOUSE 

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. ALL DATES 

SUBJECT TO CHANGE. VISIT WWW. 

NORDICNORTHWEST.ORG FOR UPDATES, 

DETAILS, AND TICKETS. ALL SALES ARE 

FINAL; NO REFUNDS.

NNW STAFF 

Sandra Nelson Miller 

Interim Executive Director 

Sassa Carver 

Special Events Coordinator 

Christine Beaulieu 

Special Events Support 

Chaney Harter 

Exhibits Coordinator 

Minna Lindholm 

Rental Coordinator 

Laila Simon 

Programs Coordinator 

Kirstie Opel 

Administrative Assistant 

Doug Webster 

Facilities Coordinator 

Oscar Hårrskog 

Facilities Assistant 

NNW BOARD 

Mike Nelson 

President 

John Nelson 

Vice President 

Sonja Haugen 

Treasurer 

Kirsty Dickinson 

Secretary 

Anton Akervall 

John Bergström 

Kim Bergenser 

Aase Besson 

Dana Bjarnason 

Bob Evenson 

Ross Fogelquist, Emeritus 

Greg Jacob 

Leah Jørgensen Jean 

Grethe Larson 

Katariina Lehtonen 

Ralph Tuomi 

Tim Wahlberg 

BRODER STAFF 

James Drinkward 

Head Chef 

David Narlock 

Café Manager 

Alex Donley 

Assistant Manager 

Casey Currier 

Catering Director 

TOWN HALL UPDATES 

Starting early last year, the NNW Board of Directors decided to host Town 

Hall meetings in order to improve communication between NNW, our 

members and the public at large. Each meeting has been well attended 

and constructive comments were shared. The Board, staff, volunteers and 

community members are all working hard toward addressing many of the 

topics that have been brought up: 

NNW Newsletter The Board and Staff are still working on the right balance of event 

information, history and member news for this newsletter. 

Programs A new board committee has been established to specifically address the 

scheduling, execution and evaluation of programs both at Nordia house and offsite. 

Signage In addition to the donor wall already installed last summer, the individual 

interior recognition signs have been ordered from Ambrosini Design, and the 

NNW staff is in the process of confirming and ordering the individual exterior 

recognition signs. Once completed, we will have over 75 plaques honoring those 

generous and visionary donors who made Nordia House possible. Members of our 

Facilities Committee are also working through the process to obtain approval from 

Washington County for a monument sign facing Oleson Road. • 

FRIDAY NIGHT LECTURE SERIES NEWS 

A long running committee has been responsible to produce the Friday 

Night Lecture Series at Portland State University. The committee, after 25+ 

years, has decided to step away from the project. The Board of Directors 

authorized a new committee—with support from the retiring members— 

and they are developing a new schedule of lectures. You can learn more 

on our website about upcoming talks. For those of you who are new, this 

lecture series is consistently interesting and well attended. Try it out if you 

haven’t attended in the past. For those of you who have been regular 

attendees, the committee will continue to provide excellent speakers 

and lectures. NNW offers a heartfelt thanks to Aase Besson, Pirjo and Dirk 

Schulbach and Marian and Carl Thompson for their devotion to this very 

special community offering! We are sure you will continue to see them at 

the lectures. • 

NNW MEMBER & COMMUNITY NEWS 

OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF: 

Heidi K. (Scoubo) Davis 

Feb 28, 1958 – May 22, 2018 

Althea M. Gray-Gauthier 

Sept 11, 1929 – May 29, 2018 

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS! 

Jo Ann Tower, Sherry Klopf, Elizabeth Siegel, Shosh Meyer, Sarah Baldwin, 

Adrienne Kringen, Angelika Heidelberger, Kathy Johnson, Kathryn Smith-Hanssen, 

Ronald Janson, Karyn Thrapp, Karen Lyman, Gloria J. Jarrett, Aurora Wickstrom, 

Gary and Leslie Reddick, Beverly Swanson, Joan Hoffman, Bette Moksnes-Koski 

and Douglas Koski and Susan Poole! •

All memberships include our quarterly newsletter, advanced ticketing, access 

to our archives, invitations to members-only events, and discounts on select 

programs. More information at www.nordicnorthwest.org/membership. 

BASIC LEVEL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS: 

BASIC OR SENIOR ($30) Discount on one ticket per event. 

SENIOR COUPLE ($40) Discount on two tickets per event. 

FAMILY ($60) Discount on up to 4 tickets per event. 

SUPPORTING ($120) Discount on up to 4 tickets per event, 

plus 2 comp. tickets to Midsummer or ScanFair. 

NNW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit 

organization under Oregon 

law, tax ID #93-090-1132. Please 

consult with your financial 

advisor to determine the 

appropriate tax-deductible 

amount of your membership 

in accordance with IRS tax 

regulations. 

NORSE GOD MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS: 

THOR MEMBERSHIP ($250) Supporting Membership benefits, plus: 1 comp. ticket to a Nordic Business Council 

Luncheon, and listing in our donor recognition in our annual report. 

ODIN MEMBERSHIP ($500) Thor Membership benefits, plus: inclusion for one year in our Annual Donor 

Recognition list at Nordia House and invitations to an Annual President’s Reception. 

FREYA MEMBERSHIP ($1000) Odin Membership benefits, plus: 1 comp. ticket to ScanFeast, 1 free family 

membership to gift a friend, and a once annual 15% rental discount at Nordia House (weddings excluded). 

VIKING CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS: 

BRONZE VIKING ($2500) Freya Membership benefits, plus: 1 additional complimentary ticket to ScanFeast 

(total of two at this level), invitations to Bronze Viking Circle events, including a complimentary reception 

with an artist or curator, and a once annual 25% rental discount at Nordia House (weddings excluded). 

SILVER VIKING ($5000) Bronze Viking Membership benefits, plus: 2 additional complimentary tickets to 

ScanFeast (total of 4 at this level), invitations to Silver Viking Circle events, including VIP reception for you 

and up to 9 guests (10 total participants) with a visiting artist or curator, and a once annual 50% rental 

discount at Nordia House (weddings excluded). 

GOLD VIKING ($7500) Silver Viking Membership benefits, plus: 1 comp. use of Nordia House for an event of 

your choice (weddings excluded), invitations to Gold Viking Circle Events, 10 pairs of comp. tickets per year 

to select events that are sponsored by Nordia House (ScanFeast and co-sponsored events excluded). 

MEMBERSHIP FORM: 

NEW ADDRESS 

NAME(S) ______________________________________________________________ GOLD VIKING $7500 

HERITAGE OR ASSOCIATION ______________________________________________ SILVER VIKING $5000 

ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________ BRONZE VIKING $2500 

CITY _____________________________________ STATE _____ ZIP ___________________ 

FREYA $1000 

PHONE ______________________________ BIRTHDAY(S) ___________________________ 

ODIN $500 

EMAIL _______________________________________________________________________ 

THOR $250 

CIRCLE PAYMENT TYPE: VISA / MASTERCARD / AMEX / CHECK / CASH 

SUPPORTING $120 

CARD # _____________________________________________________________________ 

FAMILY $60 

EXP. DATE ______________________ SEC. CODE ________________________________ 

SENIOR COUPLE $40 * 

MEMBERSHIP AMOUNT: ___________________________________________________________ 

ADDITIONAL DONATION (OPTIONAL): ______________________________________________ BASIC / SENIOR $30 

TOTAL ENCLOSED / TO CHARGE: __________________________________________________ STUDENT FREE ** 

Make your check payable to NNW, and mail this form to: Nordic Northwest, 8800 SW Oleson 

Rd. Portland, OR 97223 or join/renew online at www.nordicnorthwest.org/membership. 

ANNUAL LEVELS: 

* Senior couple beginning at 62 

** 16-23 years old w/ student ID

8800 SW Oleson Rd. 

Portland, OR 97223 

NON-PROFIT ORG. 

U.S. POSTAGE 

PAID 

PORTLAND, OR 

PERMIT NO. 4185 

BOURNONVILLE 

the European 

NEW EXHIBIT! OPEN SEPTEMBER 13 - NOVEMBER 26 

Experience the world of 19 th century ballet-master Auguste Bournonville 

with the exhibit Bournonville: The European! A premier choreographer who 

shaped the world of ballet, Bournonville’s compositions highlighted Nordic 

history and mythology, allegorical classical mythology, and exploration 

of the exotic. His choreography was notably egalitarian for the era, 

emphasizing male as well as female roles. 

In addition, Oregon Ballet Theatre will be debuting Bournonville’s 

full-length ballet masterpiece NAPOLI October 6 through 13. NNW 

patrons will have a special discount to see this spectacular show, 

which has been performed over a thousand times in 180 years. Stay 

tuned for more details! 

Exhibit and ancillary programming sponsored by Scan|Design 

Foundation and Mike & Arlette Nelson. • 

Photo from Portland Exhibition 2017; edited by Knud Arne Jürgensen

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