Clicquot Trio
Bryan Niblock, Claire Butler, Stefano Valdo
Ellen Ingolfsson - Grace
Janet Lutz - Harpest Interlude
Karen Gummo - Poem
Related posts:
Clicquot Trio (Supper and Song August 29, 2024; Buttermaker’s House Artist Residency)
Claire Butler (Buttermaker’s House Artist Residency August 30, 2024)
Earlier in the evening there was a poem reading by Karen Gummo. After the meal we enjoyed a performance of three pieces by Harpist Janet Lutz.
Following the Interlude, Bernice Andersen and Marlene Linneberg gave a presentation of “The Magic of Markerville”, sharing the history of Markerville and SGSIS in story and slides, with the assistance of Brooke Henrikson on projector.
Closing out the evening was an encore performance by Clicquot Trio (Brian Niblock, Claire Butler, and Stefano Valdo)
Throughout the night at the 50th Anniversary Gala held September 28, everyone had a chance to place a bid for their favourite Silent Auction item displayed along the far wall. At the end of the evening, bids were closed and the winners declared.
The SGSIS 50th Anniversary Gala was held on September 28, 2024 at the Spruce View Hall and has provided many wonderful memories for everyone who took part. The special Scandinavian appetizer at the start of the three course meal was definitely an exquisite highlight: Rullapylsa on dark rye bread with perfect garnishes.
Appetizer group for the SGSIS 50th Anniversary Gala, back row left to right is Smorgasbord Chef Michele Johannson, Marie Sveinson, Wendy Larsen; and in front Jill Johannson and Charla Kure.
– Photos submitted by Bernice Andersen and Marie Sveinson.
Barry and Vivian Cook with Janet Doll and Bernice Andersen. The Cooks, who reside in Vancouver, are special supporters of the society. They established the Cook Family Scholarship which our society administers.
Descendants of Bjarni and Þorbjorg Johnson gathering at the 50th Anniversary Gala celebration of the Stephan G. Stephansson Icelandic Society. Bjarni and Þorbjorg were part of the original fifty Icelanders that arrived in Markerville in 1888.
50 years! A golden anniversary for the Stephan G. Stephansson Icelandic Society. Grandpa Joe was the first President in 1974 and today they operate six historic sites in Historic Markerville. Thank you to Bernice Andersen, Marlene Linneberg and all the community volunteers for organizing a beautiful evening complete with fine dining by Milly Oak in Lacombe, beautiful music, kind words and many well wishes. It was an honor to MC the evening! – Laurel Andersen Corbiere
KARI FISHER gave an informal presentation during Kaffistofa coffee hour on September 6, 2024 during her residency stay at the BUTTERMAKER’S HOUSE.
After accepting a challenge of incorporating art into her daily life by her son Isaac, Kari has been on a journey exploring her roots by redrawing the floor plans of 42 houses that she has lived in since her birth.
Beginning from playful wax crayon sketches, she then tapped into her architectural background to redraw the floor plans to scale using time-honoured drafting tools. Her goal is to create 11 x 14 blueprints using traditional cyanotype processing.
As she worked, Kari tapped into memories by playing music from the time period that she lived in those spaces, and was amazed by the details of the houses that she would remember, which also included plants, flowers and gardens associated with each place. She has started collecting botanical samples from the various areas she’s lived and then pressing the botany to use as a layer during the cyanotype floor plan development.
Her work is well under way, with 11 more floor plans to draft for that portion of the project. Collecting botanical samples is ongoing and she has several samples already in her press awaiting the next phase.
Kari has loved her stay at the cozy Buttermaker’s House where she has been able to escape the daily routine and focus on this journey. She joked that it hasn’t been all quiet contemplation since several family and friends have happened by throughout the week for quick visits!
Visit a follow-up post of Kari’s completed work
(at the VENUE, Red Deer, April 10, 2025)
Buttermaker’s House Artist Residency is supported by Red Deer County and Alberta Foundation for the Arts. An award is available to qualified applicants, sponsored by INLNA (Icelandic National League of North America).
Claire Butler, a recent resident artist staying at the Buttermaker’s House, held a Music Workshop for Kids at Fensala Hall on August 30th, 2024.
While parents visited outside, inside the hall Claire introduced a mix of song and play to 11 children and helped them relax and have some fun.
After they all took a break to enjoy the playground equipment and play with soap bubble kits they had received, everyone went back inside. The kids then demonstrated some of the sitting games, and the standing/running circle game called “Cut the Cake” to show the parents what they had learned.
Lots of fun and laughter, and a great little adventure on a Friday morning!
The MUSIC WORKSHOP FOR KIDS was a FREE event with no experience required. It was open to kids of all ages 4 years and up. A free fun hour of music games and songs with musician and educator Claire Butler!
For more information on Shine Music Camp in SW Calgary, including program details and pricing, visit https://shinemusiccamp.ca/
Buttermaker’s House Artist Residency is supported by Red Deer County and Alberta Foundation for the Arts. An award is available to qualified applicants, sponsored by INLNA (Icelandic National League of North America).
