Norwegians in the Chicagoland area will be celebrating Norwegian Constitution Day with the following events.
A Norwegian Constitution Day Luncheon hosted by the Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce at the Metropolitan Club, Willis Tower, Chicago, IL will be held on Friday, May 17, 2013. Wine reception begins at 11:30 AM, and lunch at 12:15 PM. The honored guest will be Zenia Chrysostomidis, Consul Cultural Affairs, Royal Norwegian Consulate, New York.
Cost is $75.00 each for members & guests. Information: Liz Ahlgren 312-493-9074.
On Friday evening May 17, 2013, there will be a Syttende Mai Celebration Concert at the Norwegian Lutheran Church, 2614 N. Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL beginning at 7:00 PM. The concert will feature the Church Choir, the Grieg Ladies Singing Society, the Bjornson Male Chorus, the Chicago Nordic Voices and Chicago Spelmanslag. A free will offering will be received and refreshments will be served following the concert.
Celebrations continue on Saturday, May 18, 2013 with a Norwegian Constitution Day Banquet at the Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL. Social hour begins at 6:00 PM with dinner at 7:00 PM and dancing to the Dave Kyrk Trio following the meal. The guest speaker will be Zenia Chrysostomidis, Consul Cultural Affairs, Royal Norwegian Consulate, New York. The cost is $50.00 per person. Reservations can be made with Carol Hoidahl at 847-358-1527.