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So, was 2000 the
New Millennium, or is it 2001?
Forget about it!
In 2000 we had a ball.
Our Fest was held on Saturday and Sunday, May 27th and 28th. Here
are a few photo highlights and comments.
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Sunday night
wrap-up party in the Clubhouse
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Bengt Hedman shows
us how it's done in the "old country" |
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Artie is certainly
no slouch, even if his accordion shrunk |
A farewell photo
from musicians and staff |
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"Have
a Banana" |
The
"real" end
(Ända)
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During this grand
weekend, the Non-Stop Scandinavian
Music and dancing included:
Marjimaan
Pohjat - Finnish accordionists from Maryland, USA
Bengt Hedman
& Frasse Fransson - Accordionists from Bälgspelet, Sweden
Svängdöra - Swinging Trio from Värmland
Wrambjers Cafe - Song and music from Tyringe, Skåne, Sweden
George
Langberg's Dansbandmusik - Singer/guitarist from Tuxedo, New York
Ingrid Olsson
- Singer of Norwegian & Swedish favorites
Artie Carlson,
Jeanne & Randy Widman, Eric Johansson & more!
Scandinavian
Folkdance and Folkmusic Jamboree - On Sunday, a day long
schedule of performers and teachers brought the joy of Scandinavian
folkdancing and Folkmusic to beginners and experienced alike.
Food &
Craft Vendors - A great opportunity to buy a gift for a special
someone . . . even if that someone was yourself.
Junior Miss
& Mr. Musikfest Contest - Contestants aged 1 to 6
entered to
win some very nice prizes. Contestants are judged on Costume (musical or Scandinavian),
Family musical talent, Individual musical talent (even if it is simply a kazoo), and
Personality.
Kids Korner
- Lots of organized activities for the youngsters.
Evening Dance
Music - Non-Stop dance music going on both nights.
Memorial and
Church Service - On Sunday morning.
Jam Sessions
- Throughout the Park.
Music Scholarship
Award - Peter Lykke Refsgaard from
Denmark received the award.
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2000