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2006 Stevne in Pictures - Tour of Local Landmarks

The 2006 stevne on the campus of St Olaf in Northfield featured the opportunity for researchers to take advantage of the Norwegian-American Heritage Association's collections which are housed there.   Programs, good conversation, and a great banquet added to this great Valdres get together!

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Buntrock Commons

Site of most stevne activities

Registration

Diane Lerohl and Kari Kringstad greeted stevne goers at the registration table

Get Acquainted Social

Thursday evening's Get Acquainted Social drew about 60 people

Get Acquainted Bingo!

Jean Ranum Wilken (left) won a calendar during the Social’s “Valdres Get Acquainted Bingo,” which was organized by Earl Evenstad (right).

More prizes...

June Nyberg (left) and Diane Lerohl (right) pass out second-place prizes at the Social.

 

"Gleason's Pictoral"

Speaker Bruce Weaver II donating an issue of “Gleason’s Pictoral” from 1852 to NAHA Administrative Director Kim Holland.

Pastor Nowland

Pastor Ron Nowland speaking about runestones as Norwegian calling cards.

"Barns of Minnesota"

Speaker Doug Ohman signing a copy of his book “Barns of Minnesota” for Bob Skogman.

Sing Along!

Margaret O’Leary (right) and Howard Lerohl (center) leading the Sing Along with assistance from Kris and Kim Lerohl.

Greetings

President Doris Hayes reading a letter of greeting at the Friday Evening Program.

The Reflections

The Reflections, a ladies’ vocal quartet, performed on Friday evening.

Nordic Jam

Northfield-area musicians, known as “Nordic Jam,” performed on Friday evening.

Vendor Prize

Harold Gunelson, who traveled from South Korea to the stevne, drew his own name for the vendor prize, which was awarded by Diane Lerohl.

Bunad Parade

The Parade of Bunad circled the ballroom after the banquet.

Bunad Parade

Andrea Een led the Parade of Bunad while playing Hardanger fiddle.

Bunad Parade

The Parade of Bunad exited Buntrock Commons and processed to Urness Recital Hall.

Bunad Parade

Andrea Een’s youngest student (left) played Hardanger fiddle and helped lead the procession.

Call of the Lur

Howard Lerohl opened the Saturday Evening Program with the Call of the Lur.

Greetings

Marilyn Somdahl, president of Bygdelagenes Fellesraad, greeted members on Saturday evening.

Norwegian Folk songs

Melissa Culloton (right) sang Norwegian songs with piano accompaniment by Justine Sasaanar.

Hjerte Dans

Hjerte Dans, with Mikkel Thompson and Ruth Sylte dancing and Andrea Een on Hardanger fiddle, performed on Saturday evening.

Hjerte Dans

Andrea Een, Mikkel Thompson, and Ruth Sylte bow after their performance.

 


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