tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44605447945955384652024-03-13T15:06:20.534-07:00So Loon Car FeeAkvavit Theatre - Exploring Nordic culture in ChicagoBergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03207385824536835561noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460544794595538465.post-73664163396820385192013-02-18T07:23:00.000-08:002013-02-18T07:23:01.455-08:00Winter MusicI've created a playlist inspired by our rehearsal process for <i>Winter</i>, part of <a href="http://akvavittheatre.org/" target="_blank">Gjenganger: 3 Plays by Jon Fosse</a>. It's a little all over the place, but still good.<br />
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Ja.<br />
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--Bergen<br />
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<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="700" src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:user:1217083068:playlist:6OTzwPUu1M2xj7ysyM0cev&theme=white" width="500"></iframe>Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03207385824536835561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460544794595538465.post-22094561414648929032013-02-12T08:46:00.001-08:002013-02-12T08:46:12.680-08:00Art & Stoicism<i>A guest post from our very own Kirstin Franklin (previously published on her blog <a href="http://gunnarsmother.blogspot.com/2013/02/art-and-stoicism.html" target="_blank">Gunnar's Mother</a>).</i><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">This is incredibly hard for me to write about.</span><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><span style="line-height: 20px;">I was 14 when my grandpa died. By good fortune we were able to be there when it happened, blessed to have a chance to say goodbye. I remember feeling unexplainable grief mulling around in my body but became ever frustrated with my inability to produce actual tears. This is what we're supposed to do...what our bodies are meant to do when we lose a loved one...right? It's what I've seen in movies and television time after time...but why isn't it happening to me? Did this mean I didn't love my grandpa enough? No. No... I was sad, I loved him dearly, I was devastated...I was...but how would anyone know if I couldn't actually cry? I sat through the beautiful service saltwater free...despite moving eulogies and beautiful music...there I sat. Feeling...but not emoting. It wasn't until we got to the snow covered gravesite and watched the coffin lower into the ground that I was finally able to release one lone teardrop.</span><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><span style="line-height: 20px;">As I got older and began to have more experiences with death and love, in my explorations as an actress and now as a mother I have found ways to access my emotions a little more freely. Yet the most basic and natural reaction for me in moments of intense feelings is and always has been suppression and distraction. Stoic Kirstin.</span><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><span style="line-height: 20px;">It wasn't until I joined </span><a href="http://akvavittheatre.org/" target="_blank">Akvavit Theatre</a><span style="line-height: 20px;"> last January that I realized this stoicism was ingrained in my blood. Before joining Akvavit I had never heard the term "Nordic Stoicism"....apparently that's a thing...and I've got it. And here in my new found artistic home I've found a place where this strange trait is not only understood, but actually appreciated.</span><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><span style="line-height: 20px;">It's unbelievably hard to find the words to express what it means to have an Artistic home...</span><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><span style="line-height: 20px;">to have ownership in collaborative art, and not just any art...but art that defines my soul.</span><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><span style="line-height: 20px;">I am so incredibly grateful to be a part of Akvavit Theatre as a Norwegian American, as a collaborator, as an actress, as a company member. I am so proud of the work we create together because I believe we're redefining what people come to expect from theatre. I love that we can read a script that sounds impossible on paper and instead of shying away from it we plunge forward with reckless abandon.</span><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><span style="line-height: 20px;">Our current project: </span><i style="line-height: 20px;">Gjenganger: 3 Plays by Jon Fosse</i><span style="line-height: 20px;"> is no different. In </span><i style="line-height: 20px;">Autumn Dream, A Summer's Day</i><span style="line-height: 20px;"> and </span><i style="line-height: 20px;">Winter</i><span style="line-height: 20px;"> (the 3 plays we are presenting) Jon Fosse writes about "everything and nothing. " In a sense he pours out truth onto the page and extracts everything that we'd believe is important to plot and what you have left is raw human behavior. Between the vastness of Fosse's words lies the truth of the human condition.</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">I am so blessed to have been asked to play a pivotal role in </span><i style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">Autumn Dream. </i><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">Never in my career have I worked on a more challenging script, and yet I am drawn to it with such fervor and longing. Perhaps it's the script or perhaps it's the intensity of working with devoted and inspiring collaborators, perhaps it's both. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><span style="line-height: 20px;">But yesterday, amidst this play about death, I found myself working alongside an actor who somehow managed to channel the stoicism of Nordic Gods worthy of the highest praise. Had I known that this actor's father had unexpectedly died just hours before this rehearsal I never would have had the courage to say to him this line: </span><i style="line-height: 20px;">"And now your father's dead."</i><span style="line-height: 20px;"> But this collaborator, friend and actor, whom I now hold with the highest of respects, chose to power through this run-thru without letting any of us know about his father's passing beforehand. The fact that he allowed us to perform as we would, without knowing his troubles (and was able to hold it together beautifully) was the most selfless gift I think I've ever received from a fellow actor. He mustered through this play (which takes place in a graveyard, dripping with talk about death)...in order to give us the peace of mind that we needed to make it through a week of rehearsal without him as he left to bury his father.</span><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><span style="line-height: 20px;">After a year of collaborating with Akvavit Theatre I have learned to embrace my stoicism and understand that this trait runs deep not only through me and through my whole family but in all humans in various forms, at different times. And that is why I feel so connected to this company and to these plays. I am learning to acknowledge the absence of outward emotion as both a blessing and a curse...but more of a blessing.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">And if you've managed to read this far into this rant you might now understand why I cherish this work with Akvavit Theatre so much. I hope you will consider checking us out the next time you're near Chicago. </span><i style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">Gjenganger: 3 Plays by Jon Fosse </i><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">opens in rotating repertory at the DCASE Storefront Theatre in downtown Chicago (66 E Randolph St) running February 28th-March 24th (Thurs-Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 3pm). More information can be found <a href="http://www.akvavittheatre.org/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">I also implore you to become a part of this production by helping us complete funding. We have a Kickstarter campaign running until Friday. Any and all donations are accepted and may be tax </span></span><span style="line-height: 20px;">deductible</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">. </span></span><a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1154127116/akvavit-theatre-presents-gjenganger-3-plays-by-jon" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;" target="_blank">PLEASE CLICK HERE.</a><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">You can also check out the webseries I created to bring attention to the importance of Jon Fosse making his Chicago debut by subscribing to our </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/akvavittheatre" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">--Kirstin Franklin</span></span>Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03207385824536835561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460544794595538465.post-25183103722814698012013-02-06T12:26:00.000-08:002013-02-06T12:50:11.418-08:00Sommersblog<br />
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<i>Squirreled away in
three separate classrooms on the campus of North Park University are the
rehearsals for the three conjoined plays of </i><a href="http://akvavittheatre.org/" target="_blank">Gjenganger: 3 Plays by JohnFosse</a>— A Summer’s Day, Autumn Dream, <i>and </i>Winter.<i> This report comes from Wm. Bullion,
director of </i>A Summer’s Day.</div>
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This is a very different play. Jon Fosse’s <i>A Summer’s Day</i> has only been done once
in the U.S., but many times to great success in Europe. Fosse is a household
name over there, but in my experience he’s second (debatably) only to Michel
Tremblay in the pageant for Most Neglected International Treasure. </div>
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Does his New World obscurity come from our inability to
“get” him? I don’t think so. I think we Americans don’t think we have the <i>time</i> to get him. Fosse’s tempo is
glacial, his emotions eternally pre-volcanic. By the time you’ve finally
gleaned what the characters are really feeling, it’s too late—the glacier has
buried you and you can only lie there under it, decimated.</div>
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Over here, we have a culture that is very quick to
interrupt, quick to cut to the chase, and our emotions, if not on our sleeves,
are loosely in our holsters with the safeties off. We’re quick to the joke, and
quicker to cut to the quick. So the cast of <i>A
Summer’s Day</i>—my beloved collaborators Jan Sodaro, Mimi Sagadin, Marika
Mashburn, Josh Harris, Mandy Walsh and Linsey Falls—has their work cut out for
them. How do we <i>have</i> those intense
emotions that are a hallmark of the Chicago actor, but not <i>show</i> them so much, and still have the deep impact that the piece
requires?</div>
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Like acting Shakespeare, the answer is in letting Fosse’s
text do the heavy lifting. If an actor concentrates on holding her emotions
back, the text will out; she’ll find herself undone by the heartbreakingly
sparse language Fosse employs, no matter how noble an objective front she puts
up. It’s impossible <i>not</i> to be undone.
This is a very different play and our audiences are in for a treat.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">—Wm. Bullion</span></span></div>
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<br />Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03207385824536835561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460544794595538465.post-85430402113679258262013-01-31T09:34:00.000-08:002013-01-31T09:34:21.016-08:00Aquavit Akevitt Akvavit<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Never heard
of aquavit? Here’s a little info on the spirit that inspired our name. Come to
our next party to taste it for yourself.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Akvavit</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> (also spelled <b>aquavit</b> or <b>akevitt</b>) is a flavored
spirit that is produced in Scandinavia and typically contains 40% alcohol by
volume. Its name comes from aqua vitae, the Latin for “water of life.”<span class="mcontent"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="mcontent"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">The
liquor is made from a potato or grain mash, fermented traditionally with
caraway seeds. Aquavit made with fennel, dill, anise, or coriander is also
available, but caraway seeds are usually included for a hint of the classic
flavor. </span></span><br />
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<span class="mcontent"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">I like to describe it like this: vodka that tastes a bit like rye bread.
Like rye bread in a glass. Yum. Did you know that to be sold as aquavit in the
U.S., the spirit must include the flavor of caraway?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">While the Danish and Swedish versions are normally very light in
color, most of the Norwegian brands are matured in oak casks for at least one
year and for some brands even as long as 12 years, making them generally darker
in color. Particular to the Norwegian tradition are <i>linje akvavits</i> (such
as “Løiten Linje” and “Lysholm Linje”). These have been carried in oak casks
onboard ships crossing the equator (<i>linje</i>) twice before being sold.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Aquavit is
usually served in a <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=schnapps+glass&hl=en&tbo=d&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ZLSmUP-GGaP8yAHEsIA4&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAA&biw=1920&bih=955" target="_blank">snapps</a> glass (like a shot glass with a stem). Some
drinkers chase aquavit with beer; others think this ruins the aquavit’s flavor.
Most Norwegians prefer aquavit at room temperature. </span>When I was in Norway they said it ruins the aquavit to chill it, although it's usually served chilled in many other places. <br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Aquavit is often served with appetizers, particularly fish, and some
people joke that the aquavit helps the fish swim to the stomach. It is
also served with heavy meals, due to the belief that it will assist with
digestion. Basically, aquavit can be served all the time…with any meal. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here are a few of the aquavits you can find in the US:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.linie.com/" target="_blank">Linie Aquavit -Norway</a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Matured in old sherry casks, Linie has a rich rounded flavor with
aniseed, caraway, and oak. Linie’s ability to aid digestion has been welcomed
in countries all over the world. In the old days, Linie was actually drunk
solely for its medicinal properties.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The
Linie website suggested that a sip of Linie should be enjoyed after a sip of
beer, so that the flavor can linger a second or two. It has been described as: well-rounded
mild herb-taste with a light sherry note. This aquavit is Akvavit ensemble
member Billy’s favorite. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://thewinecountry.blogspot.com/2010/12/is-o-p-anderson-aquavit-gone-for-good.html" target="_blank">O.P. Anderson –Sweden</a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Slightly amber; aged in oak casks; classic flavor hints anise,
coriander, caraway and fennel.<span style="font-weight: normal;">Your first </span>impression<strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">
may be</span></strong>: Slightly sweetish, caramelized molasses,
spice and flowers, nutty. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Taste</span><b style="font-family: inherit;">:</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Spicy,
sweet, fennel, dill, anise and coriander make for a savory mix that is very
refreshing. Smooth and spicy.</span></blockquote>
<span class="style5">This stuff is bold. Try it as a substitute for vodka or gin. </span>My local neighborhood liquor store stopped stocking this. I don’t even know if you can find it in Chicago anymore. I’ll check at Binny’s.<br />
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<a href="http://www.aquavit.org/restaurant/pdfs/Aquavit%20New%20York%20Wine%20List.pdf" target="_blank">White Cranberry Aquavit - Sweden/US</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="style5">From the restaurant Aquavit in New
York, this is one of the more popular handmade flavors & the first
commercially available aquavit. </span>Produced from
cranberry concentrate from New England, and distilled in Sweden, this bottled aquavit
has a small amount of caraway, too, as required by the Swedish government.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Description: Fruity aromas of cranberry sauce, strawberry
frosting, and raspberry sorbet have a pleasantly spicy edge and follow through
on a soft, slightly tannic entry to a fruity sweet medium body with vanilla
fondant and citrus rind notes. Finishes with a delicate touch of lemongrass,
medicinal herbs, tart, tannic cranberry skins and dusty limestone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You can’t get this in Chicago -- only in New York…or you can order
it online <a href="http://www.columbuswines.com/sku994537.html" target="_blank">here</a>. I have a bottle of this in my freezer right now!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.aalborgakvavit.dk/doorkeeper.aspx" target="_blank">Aalborg Akvavit</a>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">According to the
Aalborg website, it appears on both the Danes' lunch tables and at the banquets
hosted by the Danish Royal Palace. With its alcoholic strength and intense
caraway flavor Aalborg Akvavit is perfect for all the traditional strong Danish
lunch dishes, especially the marinated herring. It is also great with
classic dinner courses such as roast and pork.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://northshoredistillery.com/aquavit.htm" target="_blank">North Shore Distillery Aquavit – Chicago!</a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We have our own aquavit distilled right here in the Chicagoloand
area!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333;">Tasting notes:</span></i><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">"Yellow straw color with a chartreuse cast. vibrant and stimulating aromas of pink peppercorns, cardamom, lemongrass, medicinal roots and herbs, and sandalwood follow through on a silky entry to a dryish medium-to-full body with a touch of tilled earth a long, spicy fade. Excellent flavor, purity and depth.</span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;">Aquavit - Private Reserve starts with the basics: caraway,
cumin, and coriander. These are macerated and distilled with the alcohol, and then
aged in new American oak to “soften and meld the flavors.” Unlike other
aquavits, they don’t add caramel coloring. The light brown color of the spirit
is a result of the process. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: inherit;">North Shore also has </span><a href="http://northshoredistillery.com/recipes.htm" target="_blank">recipes</a> <span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: inherit;">to share. </span><br />
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<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">I had a Ruby Keeler (Christian Bros. VSOP, Aquavit, Orange Bitters, Sugar Rim) the other night. It was quite delicious. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: large;"><b>Looking for more aquavit recipes? Ta-da.</b></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">White Cranberry Mojito</span></b><br />
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Directions: Crush one sprig of mint with lime wedges and simple syrup in bottom of a mixing glass (or pitcher). Add aquavit; shake with ice. Strain over cracked ice into a highball glass; top with white cranberry juice. Garnish with mint sprig.<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Vikings Helmet</span></b></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">3 oz ginger ale</span><img alt="http://www.idrink.com/images/clear.gif" border="0" height="1" src="file:///C:/Users/BANDER~1/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image001.gif" style="text-indent: -0.25in;" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_1" width="1" /></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">0.75 oz lime juice</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">0.3 oz pineapple juice</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">0.75 oz vodka</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">2 oz banana liqueur </span><img alt="http://www.idrink.com/images/clear.gif" border="0" height="1" src="file:///C:/Users/BANDER~1/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image001.gif" style="text-indent: -0.25in;" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_28" width="1" /></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">4 oz sour mix</span><img alt="http://www.idrink.com/images/clear.gif" border="0" height="1" src="file:///C:/Users/BANDER~1/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image001.gif" style="text-indent: -0.25in;" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_29" width="1" /></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">2 oz aquavit</span></span></li>
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sour mix then stir, the fill up with lemon soda (<a href="http://www.idrink.com/v.html?id=49739" target="undefined"><span class="klink"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: initial;">Sprite</span></span></a> or 7up)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Andreas Viestad’s Mock Aquavit (don’t know who
<a href="http://www.andreasviestad.com/" target="_blank">Andreas Viestad</a> is? <a href="http://www.createtv.com/CreateProgram.nsf/vLinkTitle/New+Scandinavian+Cooking+With+Andreas+Viestad" target="_blank">You’re missing out</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 teaspoons caraway seeds</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 teaspoon fennel seed</span></li>
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</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 whole clove</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 cinnamon stick, 1-inch long (optional)</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 teaspoons cumin seeds (optional)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Open the vodka bottle, add all the remaining ingredients, and cover tightly.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Let stand in a cool, dark place for 2-3 weeks, shaking every 3-4 days -- how long you let it sit depends on how strong you want it. Taste it after 2 weeks to see if you want to let it go longer.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">when it's as strong as you'd like, strain the solids through a sieve and discard them. Transfer the aquavit back into the bottle.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">To serve, place your aquavit in the freezer until chilled and you can also place your 1 ounce tall glasses in the refridgerator until chilled.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ask your Scandinavian friends about toasting practices with aquavit, as it can be rather complicated (note from Bergen: and AWESOME!)</span></li>
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Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03207385824536835561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460544794595538465.post-56810009054768833822013-01-24T07:42:00.000-08:002013-01-24T07:46:12.179-08:00Languages in Norway<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here's a guest post by Kyle Korynta, our translator for the upcoming <a href="http://akvavittheatre.org/" target="_blank">Fosse </a>productions. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Norway is unique in that there is
no official nation-wide <b><u>spoken</u></b>
language; Norwegians speak either their own regional dialect or a regional
standard, such as standard east-Norwegian.
In addition there are three official <b><u>written</u></b> languages in the country: bokmål, nynorsk, and
samisk. The first two are closely
related and easily read/understood by all Norwegians, whereas the Sami language,
spoken by the indigenous Sami people who originally lived in northern Norway,
comes from a completely different language family. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Bokmål is the most common written
language in Norway and is used by approximately 85% of the population. Bokmål is largely used in eastern and
northern Norway. Riksmål, which later
became Bokmål, has its origins in Danish. Riksmål was considered by many to be the language
of the educated upper class as it, or Danish, was the language used in early
universities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Nynorsk is the written language
used by approximately 15% of the population and is used largely in western
Norway. Nynorsk, formerly called
Landsmål, was created from Norwegian dialects by Ivar Aasen in the 1840-1850s. Nynorsk/Landsmål was considered to be the language
of the Norwegian people. Aasen traveled
the country and created a dictionary and a grammar book based on the language
that Norwegians actually spoke. Nynorsk
is closer to Old Norse, and therefore more similar to modern Icelandic
language, in vocabulary and grammar than Bokmål. Nynorsk is often thought of as
being a more poetic language and some of the greatest Norwegian poets have
written in Landsmål/Nynorsk.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jon Fosse is from western coastal
Norway. His works are therefore written
in his Norwegian written language, Nynorsk.
If we were to compare his written Norwegian language with that of Henrik
Ibsen’s, the two written forms would be at opposite extremes of the paradigm;
Fosse writes in modern Nynorsk, and Ibsen wrote in Danish/Riksmål.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Written by Kyle Korynta, Visiting
Lecturer at the University of Washington.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03207385824536835561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460544794595538465.post-83583897113127871582013-01-18T08:41:00.000-08:002013-01-18T08:41:45.761-08:00Let's kick start this thing!Well, we're officially in production for <a href="http://akvavittheatre.org/" target="_blank">Gjenganger: 3 plays by Jon Fosse</a> opening on February 28th at the DCASE Storefront Theater. This is a big deal!<br />
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Want to be a part of it? Check out our <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1154127116/akvavit-theatre-presents-gjenganger-3-plays-by-jon" target="_blank">Kickstarter </a>which just launched this week. Watch the sweet video and give (if you feel like it). Every dollar helps. Really. If you can't give, you can help by sharing the Kickstarter with others.<br />
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Tusen takk!<br />
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We leave you today with this promo pic for Autumn Dream (one of the plays in our theatrical <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triptych" target="_blank">triptych</a>).<br />
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<br />Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03207385824536835561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460544794595538465.post-45445973099475081032012-10-06T11:14:00.000-07:002012-10-06T11:14:58.886-07:00A Short Introduction to Jon Fosse and his Dramas<i>Akvavit is thrilled to be presenting a reading of IAB member Kyle Korynta's new translation of A Summer's Day by Jon Fosse. We are very lucky ducks, because not only is Kyle here in Chicago for the reading, he has written the following blog to introduce our readers to Fosse. Enjoy!</i><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i> </i>A Short Introduction to Jon Fosse and his Dramas</b></span></h2>
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There are so many aspects to the authorship of Jon Fosse and so many things that fascinate me in his works that keep me reading and investigating. Although there have been a few productions of Fosse’s plays performed in the USA, Fosse is still fairly unknown here; this is actually quite surprising since Fosse has become so popular in various countries in Europe and in China. In this short blog post I will briefly describe some aspects of Fosse’s success and some of the themes in his works.<br />
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<b>Fosse’s Success</b><br />
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Fosse debuted in 1983 with his novel, Raudt, svart (Red, black) and has remained a highly productive writer. After having written several novels, Fosse’s style of writing caught the attention of theater directors in the early 1990s.<br />
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Even though Fosse was known to be a theater hater, he was eventually convinced to start writing plays with the encouragement of Tom Remlov and Kai Johnsen; he wrote his first play Nokon kjem til å komme [Someone is Going to Come] in 1992, yet it wasn’t performed until 1996. Instead it was his second and third plays, Og aldri skal vi skiljast [And Never Shall We Be Parted] Namnet [The Name] that were first performed at Den nationale scene in 1994 and 1995 in connection with the Bergen Project.<br />
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With the success of Namnet [The Name] and Nokon kjem til å komme [Someone is Going to Come] Fosse’s works quickly drew the attention of an international crowd and were soon performed in Germany and France. Fosse was put on the map as a new voice and style, not only in Norwegian theater, but also in European theater. In his article from 1997, “Hvorfor akkurat Jon Fosse?” [Why precisely Jon Fosse?], Jon Nygaard writes that in a very short amount of time Fosse had become Norway’s leading dramatist; one would have to go back to Ibsen to find a comparison with his success. Nygaard writes, “Fosse’s breakthrough has happened much faster that Ibsen’s and his breakthrough will perhaps [have] the same implications for the development of Norwegian theater.” Nygaard points out the main reasons why Fosse has been successful; first he was already an established writer before he wrote plays, secondly he truly writes works for the stage in a process that breaks down the barrier between authors and theaters and returns the theater to the intellectual world, and thirdly he has had a team of support from Remlov, Johnsen, Eirik Stubø and Norwegian theaters who invested in his plays.<br />
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In the following years journalists began referring to Fosse as “the new Ibsen” in Norway, while others began comparing Fosse to playwrights such as Beckett, Pinter, Brecht, Maeterlinck, Chekhov, Strindberg, Thomas Bernhard, Peter Handke, and Elfriede Jelinek.<br />
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Fosse’s success inspired the creation of Kirsti Mathilde Thorheim’s book published in 2008, Tyngda av ein forfattarskap: Jon Fosses litterære og sceniske rom: Korleis dokumentere ein verdsdramatikar? [The weight of an authorship: Jon Fosse’s literary and scenic space: How to document a world dramatist?]. Thorheim writes that as of 2007 there were a total of 479 documented theater productions, staged in over 300 theaters in 44 countries (12). Thorheim also writes, “Jon Fosse is one of the most important voices in world drama today. In periods after the turn of the century he has probably been the most performed contemporary dramatist in Europe” (27). Thorheim’s book outlines Fosse’s success and gives the reasons for creating a Fosse-archive which became realized in part in 2010 at the Ivar Aasen Centre.<br />
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<b>Themes</b><br />
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According to Norwegian literary scholar Lars Sætre, Fosse’s plays have four main themes, the past and memory or temporality, the characters’ innerselves and spiritual lives, dream, and unique from the playwrights of before or around 1900, Fosse has a fourth theme, “a special further development of the masters’ critical conventions: the theme of language, signs, names, words, and what they are able to carry and convey” (2005: 178). <br />
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Other scholars have also described how Fosse uses the theme of the difficult and imprecise relationship between language and reality. Hilde Aarflot has described Fosse’s work as attempting to describe the indescribable in her article from 2000. In his article from 2007, Norwegian Dramaturg Ola E. Bø has described Fosse’s work as theater texts that allow the silence to speak. American director Sarah Cameron Sunde writes that Fosse’s dramas allow space for silence in her article from 2007, “Silence and Space: The New Drama of Jon Fosse.” Sunde writes, “The idea of space (both the space that separates people from each other and the limitless possibilities of what might occur in a space that is wide-open) winds its way through every layer of Fosse’s work” (58).<br />
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There are emotional and mystical themes that can be felt in a Fosse play. A concept that Fosse includes in many of his works is “det lysande mørket,” or “the illuminating darkness.” This was the title of Swedish critic Leif Zern’s book from 2005 on Jon Fosse’s plays. The phrase itself is an oxymoron and is tied to mysticism; as Norwegian Lutheran Minister Kjell Arnold Nyhus writes in his book on Fosse from 2009, U Alminnelig: Jon Fosse og mystikken. [Un Common: Jon Fosse and Mysticism], it can be helpful to read Fosse’s works in the context of Christianity and the mystic writings of Mester Eckhart. <br />
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I myself have written about Fosse’s emotional and lyrical qualities in my 2012 dissertation entitled, “A Comparative Study of Selected Plays by Jon Fosse and Henrik Ibsen: Affinity, Affect, and the Altering of Aura.”<br />
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<b>Recent Honors</b><br />
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Fosse has now written 15 works of prose, two collections of essays, many songs and lyrical works, 9 children’s books, and over 27 works of drama. <br />
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In September of 2010 Fosse received the International Ibsen Award and in 2011 he was awarded the highest honor that could be given to him by the Norwegian State, the privilege to reside in the Honorable Artist Residence, Grotten, in Oslo for the rest of his life. <br />
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<i>Kyle Korynta was a 2011-2012 Fulbright Scholar to Norway and is currently a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Washington in the department of Scandinavian Studies.</i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02138461414199427709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460544794595538465.post-4743908103245955012012-10-04T19:56:00.001-07:002012-10-04T19:56:39.518-07:00Kirstin's Recommendation: Tre Kroner<div style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'lucida console',sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal;">
<i>Company member Kirstin has a favorite hot spot - Tre Kroner, the site of two of our readings! Read on for her review and her recommendation for a perfect brunch. I know where I'm having breakfast this weekend!<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I know exactly what you're thinking...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">...What the heck am I going to do with my time on Saturday and Sunday before and in between the Nordic Spirit Fest readings?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Well, you won't need to go far...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">In fact you should stay put. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Both matinee readings will be performed at one of
Chicago's finest Scandinavian restaurants: <b><a href="http://www.trekronorrestaurant.com/#/tre-kronor" target="_blank">Tre Kronor</a></b>. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Which happens to be a mighty fine place to grab a meal...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I highly recommend coming a bit early on Saturday and Sunday and grabbing brunch at Tre Kronor. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Have
you
ever had one of those unforgettable meals that haunt you in your sleep?
Makes your mouth dribble with gooey saliva at the mere thought of the
restaurant's name? </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Well,
that happened to me at Tre Kronor. In fact my first meal was sooo good
that I have to admit every time I've gone back I haven't tried anything
else because, well, it was that good.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So if you go, order "The Kirstin" (but don't actually say that because they will have no idea what you mean) which includes:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Fresh squeezed orange juice</b> (you're going to need a large people...and yes you'll probably order a second)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>A side order of Swedish Pancakes with lingonberries </b>(I'm already drooling, just typing this...)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>A vanilla hazelnut danish</b> (seriously might be the best pastry in town)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Tomato Basil (or) the Brie and Pepper Quiche</b>
(which
comes on the most delicious buttery crust that ever melted in your
mouth and seriously the most generous serving of fresh fruit
piled alongside it - we're talking loads of bananas berries and grapes, not loads of melon)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This
is a lot of food, so you might need a small child to help you finish
it all... but that's okay because Saturday's matinee reading IS FOR
KIDS!!! And guess what? They're free!! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal;">
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">After the matinee you will have more time to kill. Not a problem at all. Just head across the street to the <b><a href="http://www.theswedenshop.com/" target="_blank">Sweden Shop</a> </b>where
you can peruse through all sorts of Nordic goods, foods and books...try
on a Norwegian sweater or buy a few yards of Marimekko fabric. Fun
times for all. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal;">
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">-Kirstin</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02138461414199427709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460544794595538465.post-88790208946156598762012-10-03T20:15:00.000-07:002012-10-03T20:15:04.723-07:00Get ready to sing!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Chad Eric Bergmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03537631541072926152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460544794595538465.post-39072508013061356892012-10-02T21:22:00.001-07:002012-10-02T21:22:41.583-07:00Nordic Spirit Hot Spots!As you plan for Nordic Spirit this weekend, you may be looking for good places in the neighborhood for dinner before, drinks after or a snack in between. Here are some of our favorite area hot spots. Enjoy!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.trekronorrestaurant.com/" target="_blank">Tre Kronor</a> <br />
3258 W. Foster <br />Get yummy Swedish meatballs or Falukorv sausage here. It's traditional Scandinavian food with a modern twist. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.parlourbarchicago.com/" target="_blank">Parlour on Clark</a> <a href="http://www.parlourbarchicago.com/" target="_blank"></a><br />
6341 N. Clark<br />Parlour is a super low-key tap room on the far North side with a hip, urban feel. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.tinylounge.com/" target="_blank">Tiny Lounge</a> <br />4352 N. Leavitt<br />
Try a fabulous martini or cocktail in the heart of Lincoln Square! Super chic and modern. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.theredlionlincolnsquare.com/#!home/mainPage" target="_blank">The Red Lion</a> <br />
4749 N. Rockwell<br />Traditional English fare in a cozy spot. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02138461414199427709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460544794595538465.post-8227252624675415372012-10-02T21:06:00.001-07:002012-10-02T21:08:38.619-07:00We're back! <br />
Akvavit is so excited about our Nordic Spirit Festival this year, we've decided it's the perfect occasion to revive our blog. Please check back this week for information related to the festival, and keep checking back in the future for all things Akvavit, Nordic and Theatrical!<br />
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So Loon Car Fee! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02138461414199427709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460544794595538465.post-15755793749959737232010-11-15T14:11:00.000-08:002010-11-15T14:27:56.150-08:00It's Glögg Time Again!Shortly after Halloween, the neon "Glögg Time" sign goes up at <a href="http://www.simonstavern.com/">Simon's</a> in Andersonville. It stays up until around Valentine's Day. While <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulled_wine#Gl.C3.B6gg">glögg</a> is traditionally a Christmas drink, I welcome it's staying power in our cold and dark Chicago. At Simon's they even serve it with a gingerbread cookie. If you're successfully able to break your cookie into three pieces (using your knuckle), good luck will come to you. <br /><br />I first had glögg in Sweden during the local Lucia festival. It's a ways off, but <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Lucia_Day">St. Lucia Day</a> usually falls on December 13th. I'm sure there will be a handful of celebrations in Chicago. They usually involve candles, singing, and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lussekatt">lussekatter</a>. Oh man, <a href="http://www.inmamaskitchen.com/RECIPES/RECIPES/Breads/lussekatter.html">lussekatter </a>are good. <br /><br />You can make your own glögg too. There are a bunch of recipes out there, but these look good. <br /><a href="http://homecooking.about.com/od/beveragerecipes/r/blbev14.htm">Recipe 1</a><br /><a href="http://knol.google.com/k/gl%C3%B6gg-the-ultimate-recipe#">Recipe 2</a><br /><a href="http://manitouheights.com/rms/gloegg.shtml">Recipe 3</a><br /><br />Oh yeah, you get major points if you can pronounce glögg correctly!Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03207385824536835561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460544794595538465.post-64708363488356598552010-10-20T14:46:00.001-07:002010-10-20T14:57:53.520-07:00Found in TranslationWe were really really lucky to have Sarah Cameron Sunde, of <a href="http://www.osloelsewhere.org/">Oslo Elsewhere</a> and <a href="http://www.newgeorges.org/">New George</a>, onboard as our translator for <span style="font-style:italic;">Verkeleg/Reality</span> (the Norwegian play in the Nordic Spirit festival). <br /><br />Sarah is awesome! Click <a href="http://www.tcgcircle.org/2010/09/in-the-trenches-sarah-cameron-sunde/">here </a>for more about her. <br /><br />She also sent us her thoughts on the recent translation process for Gyrid Axe Øvsteng's <span style="font-style:italic;">Verkeleg</span>:<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">While I was translating REALITY, I made sure to reach out to Gyrid to find out what was most important to her, since sometimes a translator has to choose between meaning and poetry. Gyrid responded that the rhythm was of utmost importance. So I worked from a rhythmic perspective, trying to move her voice into contemporary American English, getting as close as I could with meaning and word choices. <br /><br />Once I had a draft that I felt solid enough with, I sent it over to Gyrid to read. She responded with several comments and thoughts, which was so useful for completing my next draft. Then, in early September, I was lucky enough to be in Norway and we were able to meet in person. We hashed through several of the challenging parts of the text together. We were able to come up with some new solutions, and I walked away with a better sense of words to search for in the next phase of the translation. I was so happy to have that opportunity to work through a few of those tricky bits together because nuances are what differentiate a good translation from a great translation, and there is always much to be found in the collaboration between playwright and translator. <br /><br />I came back to the States and completed my final draft that was read in Chicago. A translation always needs time and space in-between drafts so that a translator can approach it with fresh eyes. I am grateful to have had time in-between drafts, the support of Akvavit in Chicago, and a fine collaboration with Gyrid. <br /></span>Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03207385824536835561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460544794595538465.post-16260767540733351722010-10-14T13:26:00.000-07:002010-10-14T14:37:14.167-07:00Nordic Spirit - postmortem at a glanceSo Nordic Spirit 2010 is officially over. *sigh of relief* This festival was the first Akvavit Theatre event, and it went as well as we could have hoped. Over the entire weekend, we had 250 people who generously gave their time and feedback, and that's not even including the actors, directors, and volunteers. <br /><br />We'll be compiling our notes as well as the recordings of the post-show talk-backs. Anyone want to volunteer to transcribe the audio tapes? Tack! We're also keeping an eye out for other feedback about the event. Brendan McCall of <a href="http://www.ensemblefreetheaternorway.com/www.ensemblefreetheaternorway.com/Welcome.html">Ensemble Free Theater Norway</a> was gracious enough to moderate our post-show discussion for Verkeleg/Reality and recently posted his thoughts <a href="http://www.ensemblefreetheaternorway.com/www.ensemblefreetheaternorway.com/Blog/Entries/2010/10/10_Defining_%C2%B4Nordic_Space%C2%B4.html">here</a>. <br /><br />Verkeleg is even being considered for other American theatre festivals after its introduction during Nordic Spirit, which, obviously, is very exciting for us. This is a big part of why we formed Akvavit - to get new Nordic plays in front of American audiences. <br /><br />I forget sometimes, that not everyone has the same Nordic knowledge base as I do. The actors I worked with in the Danish and Icelandic plays mentioned that they knew very little to nothing about Nordic theatre. After the readings, I heard the following:<br /><br />- Now I'm going to do research...<br />- I want to know more about Nordic theatre!<br />- Someone needs to do this play! <br />- I want to hear about what you're doing next. <br /><br />Woohoo! So yeah, it feels good. Not only are we working to increase exposure of new plays and playwrights, but we're shining a spotlight on Nordic theatre. We're saying, "Hey Chicago, come take a look at this!" After this weekend, it sounds like Chicago may be interested in what we have to offer. <a href="http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/h%C3%A5lla_tummarna">I'm holding my thumbs</a>...<br /><br />Thanks again to all of the actors, directors, students, playwrights, translators, and scholars who made this festival happen. And a big thank you to everyone who attended! Festival photos and discussion notes are being compiled shortly. Stay tuned!Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03207385824536835561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460544794595538465.post-45225169941122972112010-10-07T13:23:00.001-07:002010-10-07T13:28:41.871-07:00Nordic Spirit - how to get to North Park University this weekend.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzQjbuzW4laWlq6I_ZvL9y92WMMS5-vv6hgzsWNBUu4yNRduy7Ku4DpkgO0dHAqxsdeVs4Tfcy4cQ0ibKcjvVHmpLQ8pgJyFAsjP-wv8sPY8aAE0ZhpfkFia1eYtAtbhh8g4VgtcN4niI/s1600/NPU+Map.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 170px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzQjbuzW4laWlq6I_ZvL9y92WMMS5-vv6hgzsWNBUu4yNRduy7Ku4DpkgO0dHAqxsdeVs4Tfcy4cQ0ibKcjvVHmpLQ8pgJyFAsjP-wv8sPY8aAE0ZhpfkFia1eYtAtbhh8g4VgtcN4niI/s320/NPU+Map.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525403239767467634" /></a><br />The theatre at North Park (also called the Lecture Hall Auditorium on campus maps) is located directly behind Old Main at 3225 W. Foster. We'll have signage on campus as well. <br /><br />You can take the 92 (Foster) bus to Kedzie and you're right there. There is also ample free parking on either Spaulding heading north or Sawyer heading south.Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03207385824536835561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460544794595538465.post-79144897112949524312010-09-28T09:31:00.000-07:002010-09-28T09:32:20.663-07:00NU SKA VI UT OCH HÄRJA - our YouTube channel<object style="background-image:url(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/yexKdIjFxKs/hqdefault.jpg)" width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/yexKdIjFxKs?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/yexKdIjFxKs?fs=1&hl=en_US" width="480" height="295" allowScriptAccess="never" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object><br /><br />Our super fan, Sooz, recites NU SKA VI UT OCH HÄRJABergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03207385824536835561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460544794595538465.post-63896550019666317462010-09-20T14:09:00.001-07:002010-09-20T14:24:14.708-07:00Jeppson's Malört and Chicago: a love storyApparently, Chicago is one of the only places you can find Jeppson's Malört. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mal%C3%B6rt">Malört</a>, a distilled beverage, is the name of a Swedish style of schnapps, flavored with wormwood. The word malört is the Swedish word for the wormwood plant. In the late 1930's Chicago attorney, George Brode, purchased the formula from Swedish immigrant Carl Jeppson.<br /><br />Jeppson's Malört is certainly not easy to drink (for many), and has been marketed for its "aggressive unpalatability." However, many <a href="http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/shot-of-malort-hold-the-grimace/Content?oid=1098569">establishments in Chicago</a> have taken on the challenge of including this self proclaimed "rugged and unrelenting" 70 proof spirit in their drink menus. This <a href="http://chicago.timeout.com/articles/features/21153/bitter-brew">article </a>lists a few of the places to try. <br /><br />Check Jeppson's Malört out on Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jeppsons-Malort">here</a>. <br /><br />Here's my favorite find so far: <a href="http://vimeo.com/14169103">video </a>made by Shawn Rosenblatt of his friends after tasting malört.Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03207385824536835561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460544794595538465.post-79071551501357533762010-09-16T09:46:00.000-07:002010-09-16T09:55:11.273-07:00Nordic =When I think of "Nordic" here are a few things that come to mind: pear cider, Ikea, silence, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herring">sill</a>, hearts, <a href="http://www.northshoredistillery.com/aquavit.htm">akvavit</a>, <a href="http://blog.alwaysmod.com/">Marimekko</a>, and that Nordic blue that I can't describe but could identify on sight.Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03207385824536835561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460544794595538465.post-81039771802506607572010-09-11T10:57:00.001-07:002010-09-11T11:00:08.427-07:00Want more?Are you totally into what we're doing? Or just interested in Nordic happenings?<br /><br />You can follow us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Akvavit-Theatre/108382165852254?v=photos#!/pages/Akvavit-Theatre/108382165852254?ref=ts">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/akvavittheatre">Twitter</a>!Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03207385824536835561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460544794595538465.post-48317253903230275092010-09-11T10:42:00.000-07:002010-09-11T10:51:12.840-07:00Join us in Chicago in OctoberNordic Spirit: A festival of new Nordic plays<br />October 7-10, 2010<br />North Park University, Chicago<br /><br />Join us for a festival of script-in-hand staged readings of new Nordic plays from Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark in English translation. All five of these plays are being presented for the first time in North America!<br /><br />Friday, October 8 at 7PM Sweden<br />Fem Gånger Gud (God Five Times)<br />by Jonas Hassen Khemiri<br /><br />Saturday, October 9 at 2PM Denmark<br />Rødt og grønt (Red and Green)<br />by Astrid Saalbach<br />This play opened at Stockholm City Theatre in March 2010, followed by the premiere in April at The Royal National Theatre in Copenhagen.<br /><br />Saturday, October 9 at 7PM Finland<br />Kokkola<br />by Leea Klemola<br />Ms. Klemola has been described as the avatar of Finnish theatre. <br /><br />Sunday, October 10 at 2PM Norway<br />Verkeleg (Reality)<br />by Gyrid Axe Øvsteng<br />We're excited about this first time English translation by Sarah Cameron Sunde!<br /><br />Sunday, October 10 at 7PM Iceland<br />ÓHAPP! (MISHAP!)<br />by Bjarni Jónsson<br /><br />Location: North Park University--Chicago<br />3225 W. Foster Ave<br />$10 per reading/ $25 for series (Students with ID--Free)<br />for more information, email info@akvavittheatre.orgBergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03207385824536835561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460544794595538465.post-35193451158928104432010-09-01T13:23:00.000-07:002010-09-01T13:45:53.804-07:00So loon car fee - but what does it mean?SÅ LUNKAR VI is a traditional Swedish <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snapsvisa">snapsvisa</a>. Swedes sing this song during Midsommar, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crayfish_party">kräftskivor</a>, and other times of celebration and it usually involves akvavit or other spirit. Since not everyone we know speaks Swedish, we found a way for non-Swedish speaking people to sing and celebrate with us!<br /><br />So Loon Car Fee is a version that spells out the Swedish words phonetically (in English, really) so anyone can follow along. The words might not make sense, but at least you'll sound like everyone else, right? The point is to have a good time and get to the end so you can skål.<br /><br />The title roughly translates to "here we go trotting." That's how we feel sometimes. <br /><br />SÅ LUNKAR VI<br />Fredmans Sång nr. 21<br /><br />Så lunkar vi så småningom<br />från Backibuller och tumult,<br />när döden ropar: Granne kom, <br />ditt timglas är nu fyllt! <br />Du, gubbe fäll din krycka ner - <br />och du, du yngling, lyd min lag, <br />den skönsta nymf, som åt dig ler,<br />inunder armen tar!<br /><br />Tycker du att graven är för djup,<br />nå, välan så tag dig då en sup, <br />tag dig sen dito en, dito två, dito tre, <br />så dör du nöjdare!<br /><br />SO LOON CAR FEE<br />So loon car fee sews moaning “Om”<br />front back in bull her oak two malt,<br />near turd hen rhubarb: Granny come,<br />deed Tim Gloss air new volt!<br />Dew, goo bud fail Dean creek car near-<br />oak dew, do inkling, lead mean log,<br />den sure stone imp, some oat day leer,<br />in noon dare arm hen tar!<br /><br />Tick her do hot cry van air fur you,<br />Nobel end sew dog day dough end soup,<br />dog day send ditto end, ditto toe, ditto tray, so turd you nerd away!Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03207385824536835561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460544794595538465.post-14346171846485012432010-08-31T13:56:00.000-07:002013-02-13T16:30:51.051-08:00Akvavit/Aquavit/AkevittAkvavit or aquavit (English pronunciation: /ˈɑːkwəviːt/, /ˈɑːkvəviːt/; also akevitt in Norwegian) is a flavored spirit that is produced in Scandinavia and typically contains 40% alcohol by volume. Its name comes from aqua vitae, the Latin for "water of life".<br />
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Akvavit (the spirit) is quite tasty. Akvavit (the theatre company) is us!<br />
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This is our first official post. Woohoo! We're a theatre company in Chicago focusing on new Nordic works (translated from the source languages). We're not talking Strindberg or Ibsen (nothing against them, they have their place in theatre history) - the plays we produce are relevant and fresh, and introduce Chicago audiences to what's going on right now culturally and socially in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland.<br />
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Our formal mission statement reads like this:<br />
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Our mission is to investigate and encourage discussion about what “Nordic” means and how it is perceived through translated theatre performance. The plays we produce will give Nordic countries a strong voice in North America while contributing to the vibrant intercultural theatre scene already thriving in Chicago.<br />
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You can find out more about us on our site: <a href="http://www.akvavittheatre.org/">www.akvavittheatre.org</a>Bergenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03207385824536835561noreply@blogger.com0