Don't miss out on concerts, luncheon and banquet leading up to the Syttende Mai parade in Chicago.
Syttende Mai Choral Concert May 15, 2009A at 7:00 p.m.
The Celebration Choral Concert will be held the evening of May 15, 2009 featuring the Minnekirken Choir, the Bjornson Male Chorus, the Grieg Ladies Singing Society, and honored guest Ola T. Lånke, Vice President of the Lagting, at the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church, 2614 N. Kedzie Boulevard, Chicago
Norwegian Constitution Day NACC Luncheon, Friday, May 15, 2009
Hosted by the Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce, 11:30 AM, Lunch & Program, Mid-America Club, Chicago, IL. $75.00 members and guest, $80.00 non-members, L. Olberg 630-533-0246
Norwegian Constitution Day Celebration Concert, Friday May 15, 2009 AT 7:00 PM
Concert featuring the Church Choir, the Grieg Ladies Singing Society, the Bjornson Male Chorus and the Chicago Nordic Voices. Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church, 2614 N. Kedzie Blvd., Chicago, IL, 773-252-7335. Free will offering.
Norwegian Constitution Day Banquet, Saturday, May 16, 2009
Hosted by the Norwegian National League, Chevy Chase Country Club, Wheeling, IL. Social hour 6:00 PM. Dinner 7:00 PM. Guest Speaker, Ola T. Lånke, Vice President of the Lagting (Norwegian Parliament). Dance to the music of the Dave Kyrk Trio. $45.00 per person. (Information C. Hoidahl 847-358-1527 or M. Erlenbach 773-631-8338
Syttende Mai Parade - May 17, 2009 in Hodges Park, Park Ridge at 1:00PM.
Mr. Ola T. Lånke, Vice President of the Lagting (Norway's Parliament). will be our Honorary Grand Marshal.
Pre-parade festivities in the park beginning at 12:00 noon will include "Done Deal" jazz quintet, magicians and balloon art for children, crafts, refreshments, and entertainment.
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