Brooklyn’s annual Fastelavn celebration was brimming with Scandinavian tradition at the Danish Athletic Club on February 11, in a year which marks the club’s 125th year in business. Complete with games and food, the Danish Mardi Gras also featured music by Ellen Lindstrom from The Swedish Meatballs. An accordion enthusiast since she was seven years old, Lindstrom showed up in a handmade costume. Along with
The Scandinavian East Coast Museum celebrated in style on Sunday, February 22 at its annual Fastelavn Celebration—a Danish take on Mardi Gras. The celebration, held
Bay Ridge’s Danish Athletic Club celebrated an age-old Scandinavian tradition on Sunday, December 14 by reenacting the traditional story of Saint Lucia, an annual custom
Rejuvenation is the word to describe the new Danish Athletic Club (DAC). On September 3, the venerable institution re-launched its restaurant, in hopes of expanding
Rejuvenation is the word to describe the new Danish Athletic Club (DAC). On September 3, the venerable institution re-launched its restaurant, in hopes of expanding
Celebrate the good times. On Sunday, February 23, the Scandinavian East Coast Museum will host its annual Fastelavn Celebration at the Danish Athletic Club. Known
Celebrate the good times. On Sunday, February 23, the Scandinavian East Coast Museum will host its annual Fastelavn Celebration at the Danish Athletic Club. Known
On Sunday, February 24, the Scandinavian holiday of Fastelavn was celebrated at the Danish Athletic Club in Dyker Heights. Complete with an accordion player and traditional centerpieces, the party, held a week after Fastelavn actually took place, celebrated the beginning of Lent.
Contrary to swirling rumors, the Danish Athletic Club is notclosing.
We are struggling, but we are staying open, said manager ReidunThompson. We want to stay open until the summer; then we will havea better idea of what’s going on.Thompson said that the club’s location is hurting mem …