Scand 30: Tom of Finland—Out of the Shadows into The National Spotlight
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When:
March 12, 2020 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
2020-03-12T18:30:00-07:00
2020-03-12T19:30:00-07:00
Where:
National Nordic Museum
2655 NW Market St
Seattle
WA 98107
2655 NW Market St
Seattle
WA 98107
Neighborhoods: Ballard
Event Types: Arts,Community,Museum/Gallery,Special Events
Audience: All
Contact: National Nordic Museum
Contact Email: nordic@nordicmuseum.org
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free
Link: https://www.nordicmuseum.org/product/2733
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Scandinavian 30 is a series of free, thirty-minute talks by Scandinavian Studies and other UW faculty held on the second Thursday of each month at the Nordic Museum. Grab a drink at our café, Freya, enjoy the evening, and learn about Scandinavia!