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3B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017 Festival Entertainment HARALD HAUGAARD / HELENE BLUM BAND FROM DENMARK “The master fi ddler and the absolutely crystal clear voice from Denmark” Two of Denmark’s fi nest artists come together to per- form traditional and contem- porary Danish music with great passion and virtuosity. Beautiful old Danish ballads are gently blended with fl ashy, impossibly pretty fi ddle tunes — all presented with great passion and presence. Performances in the arena: 6 p.m., Friday, June 16 10:45 a.m., Saturday, June 17 12:30 p.m., Saturday, June 17 2:15 p.m., Saturday, June 17 10:30 a.m., Sunday, June 18 1:30 p.m., Sunday, June 18 AALLOTAR FROM FINLAND / MINNESOTA “Accordion and fi ddle in A PERFORMI NG ART S OR G A NIZ ATIO N 33rd Season of SHANGHAIED IN ASTORIA Thursday through Saturday: 7pm July 7 - September 9 Sunday Matinees: 2pm July 16, Aug. 6 & Sept. 9 THE BIRDS Fridays and Saturdays: 7pm October 6-7, 13-14 & 20-21 Sunday Matinee: 2pm October 15 chamber folk style” Ancestors of Sara Pajunen and Teija Niku lived within hours of each other in west- ern Finland — speaking the same language, playing the same music, living the same culture. In the late 19th century, Pajunen’s ances- tors emigrated to north- ern Minnesota; Niku’s family remained in Finland. Today, they explore a common her- itage in Finnish folk music, even as they create new sounds that refl ect their con- temporary cultures and vari- ous interests . Performances: 5 p.m., Saturday, June 17 – Exhibit Hall 6 p.m., Saturday, June 17 – Exhibit Hall 11 a.m., Sunday, June 18 (special music during the church service) – Exhibit Hall 12:30 p.m., Sunday, June 18 – arena Th e AS TO R ST RE PANY COM PRY ET O ANNUAL FUNDRAISER November 18 SCROOGED IN ASTORIA Fridays and Saturdays: 7pm December 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 & 21-22 Sunday Matinees: 2pm December 10 & 17 Tickets on Sale ONE HOUR before all shows ***Reservations Recommended*** 129 West Bond Street | Uniontown | Astoria 503-325-6104 www.facebook.com/AstorStreetOpryCompany 2:30 p.m., Sunday, June 18 – arena ARRIVAL, Canada’s ABBA Tribute Band One performance only! Extra charge applies. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 17. Doors open at 7 p.m. ARRIVAL ticket includes festival admission after 5 p.m. How do you celebrate 50 years of successful Scandina- vian Midsummer Festivals? In a big way, for sure! That’s why we’ve invited ARRIVAL, Canada’s tribute to ABBA, for a special performance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17. “Dancing Queen,” “Mama Mia,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “Knowing You, Knowing Me” — all of your favorites will be included. This 50th anniversary spe- cial event requires a special ticket: $15 general admis- sion; $25 reserve seating. The concert ticket includes admission to the festival after 5 p.m. Come for dinner and the concert. If you arrive before 5 p.m., you will need to purchase a festival admis- sion wristband good for all three days. Arena doors open at 7 p.m. and the con- cert starts at 7:30 p.m. There will be a public dance with live music by Scandinavian Country immediately follow- ing the concert. ASTOR STREET OPRY – “SHANGHAIED IN ASTORIA” Now in its 32nd season, “Shanghaied in Astoria” is part-vaudeville, part-soap opera, part 1950s-style Hol- lywood musical, all com- bined into a fun and enter- taining look at traditional local cultural folklore, includ- ing immigrant cannery work- ers from Scandinavia. What originated as a celebration of Astoria tradition has become a tradition in itself, and you don’t want to miss it! Catch “Shanghaied” cast members performing their olio acts in the beer garden at the festi- val Saturday. Performances: 1 p.m., Saturday, June 17 – beer garden 3 p.m., Saturday, June 17 – beer garden 5 p.m., Saturday, June 17 – beer garden LEIKARRINGEN OF PORTLAND DANCERS “Leikarringen” means “cir- cle” or “round dance.” Leikar- ringen of Portland’s priority is the preservation of Nordic culture. Dances are generally fast-paced, and Leikarringen has their own group of musi- cians who play traditional instruments. Performances: 11:45 p.m., Saturday, June 17 – arena 3:15 p.m., Saturday, June 17 – arena NORDIC VIKING DANCERS Astoria’s longstanding dance group includes danc- ers from second grade to adults. The Nordic Dancers are the youngest group; sev- eral members are perform- ing at their fi rst midsummer festival. Experienced teen- age dancers make up the Viking Dancers but adults also participate. This group is always open to new mem- bers. The Nordic Viking Danc- ers are led by Kevin Ladd and Bev Hoofnagle. Performances: 7 p.m., Friday, June 16 – Queen’s Coronation 10 a.m., Saturday, June 17 – arena 3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 17 – arena 11:30 a.m., Sunday, June 18 – arena RYAN PHILLIPS Ryan Phillips grew up in Astoria and learned to play accordion at home and in the community. Catch him in the dining area of the Exhibit Hall during breakfast Satur- day and Sunday. Performances: 8 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, June 16 – at Bonfi re and Hex Burning 8 to 10 a.m., Saturday, June 17 – Exhibit Hall 9 to 10:30 a.m., Sunday, June 18 – Exhibit Hall SCANDINAVIAN COUNTRY Returning for the Queen’s Ball on Friday evening after the Coronation will be local favorite Coreen Bergholm and her band, Scandinavian Country. This is the band that plays the local favor- ite dances, like the Varsouvi- enne, the Butterfl y and the Irish Waltz, as well as pol- kas, schottisches, waltzes and hambos. They even play the Chicken Dance and the Hokey Pokey! Performances: 8 to 10:30 p.m., Friday, June 16 – Queen’s Ball in the Exhibit Hall 9 to 11 p.m., Saturday, June 17 – Scandinavian Ball in the Exhibit Hall THE SQUEEZER AND THE GEEZER Coreen Bergholm learned to play accordion in an immigrant commu- nity in North Dakota and now spends winters per- forming around Yuma, Ari- zona, where she met Ken Presthus, a tuba and trom- bone player. Enjoy their music and shenanigans in the beer garden! Performances: 2 p.m., Saturday, June 17 – beer garden 4 p.m., Saturday, June 17 – beer garden VASA YOUTH GROUP The littlest dancers at the festival come from Portland and will lead the dancing around the Midsummer Pole and perform in the arena. Performances: Noon, Saturday, June 17 – dancing at the Midsummer Pole on the front lawn 1:30 p.m., Saturday, June 17 – arena VIKING ENCAMPMENT BY THE EMPIRE OF CHIVALRY AND STEEL The Empire of Chivalry and Steel specializes in the recreation of the culture of the Middle Ages, includ- ing the art forms, events (feasts, tournaments, cer- emonies and wars) and combat arts from that period. Empire of Chiv- alry and Steel participants open their Viking Encamp- ment to the public Satur- day and Sunday, and pro- vide demonstrations of Viking fighting and amour making Saturday and Sun- day afternoons. Encampment open: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Satur- day, June 17 – outdoors 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 18 – outdoors Demonstrations: 1 p.m., Saturday, June 17 – Viking Demonstrations – outdoors 2 p.m., Saturday, June 17 – Chainmail Making – outdoors 3 p.m., Saturday, June 17 – Loom Demonstration – outdoors Noon, Sunday, June 18 – Loom Demonstration – outdoors 1 p.m., Sunday, June 18 – Viking Demonstrations – outdoors 2 p.m., Sunday, June 18 – Chainmail Making – outdoors
