Welcome to the Sustainable Transition in Houston 2023! Pioneer the possible together as Sweden meets Texas: Welcome to join us at Sustainable Transition in Houston on March 9, featuring innovators, industry representatives, and stakeholders from two of the most innovative countries in the World, including keynote speaker Karin Olofsdotter, Ambassador of Sweden to the United …
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Trombone Concert
Swedish ROCO Principal Trombonist Thomas Hultén leads his first Unchambered concert on February 24! The event takes place in Midtown Art and Theater Center in Houston. This eclectic . program will highlight the wonders of the brass family, in chamber works featuring the trombone. From classical to jazz, there’ll be something the whole family can enjoy – …
EU Precidency
Sweden will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from January 1-June 30, 2023. Sweden is taking over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union during Europe’s most serious security crisis since the Second World War. “Sweden is taking over the Presidency at a time when the European Union is …
Swedish artist Johannes Wessmark in Galveston
Johannes Wessmark is an artist working with acrylics and oils, painting hyperrealism. His studio is located in the middle of the Swedish wilderness but he sells his paintings through two major art galleries in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Johannes Wessmark was born in Karlstad in 1962. His exhibition at Studio Experience Gallery in Galveston …
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Lucia Celebrations in Houston
Saturday December 10th – Welcome to The Swedish Club of Houston’s Lucia celebration! Enjoy the Lucia procession in the church followed by a reception full of fun activities and entertainment such as a raffle, children’s craft, music, dances around the Christmas tree, jultomten and talented Scandinavian folk dancers. More information here! Sunday December 11th …
Swedish Farmers Wanted!
Norwegian Seaman Church – Christmas Bazaar
It’s that time of year again! The annual Christmas Bazaar at the Sjømannskirken kicks off November 11th – 13th, 2022 During this time, the Church will be full of Norwegian Christmas goods, nisser, lutefisk, pinnekjøtt and ribbe. The Christmas Bazaar is the biggest event the church’s biggest event of the year, with almost 2000 people …
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Swedish Election 2022
General Election to the Parliament, City and County (Riksdag, Kommun and Landsting) will take place in Sweden on September 11, 2022 Swedish citizens living abroad can vote in the Election to The Parliament (Riksdag) Voting location: The Consulate General of Sweden 3730 Kirby Drive, Suite 805 Houston, TX 77098 Opening hours: August 19 – August …
Swedish National Day Celebration
Welcome to this picnic event on Sunday, June 5th, 2022. Together we celebrate the Swedish national day at the Christ the King Lutheran Church. There will be entertainment in form of jazzband & summer songs by our Swedish kids Everyone is welcome! Bring your picnic and blankets or chairs Cake and champagne will be served! …
Sofia Talvik in Houston
Sofia Talvik, talented singer songwriter from Sweden, will play at the Mucky Duck in Houston on Thursday March 24th. Please come out to support. Get tickets here!