Join the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis for a party in the Turnblad Mansion! You'll be treated to Nordic hors d'oeuvres prepared by chef Anna-Lena Sköld and our new signature dessert, a custom creation of pastry chef John Kraus of Patisserie 46. Multiple cash bars will be located in the mansion, where you can try our new signature cocktail, "Bubbel & Popp" (one free sample per person!). With ingredients such as pear juice and elderflower concentrate, it is most definitely Swedish-inspired!

For this weekend only, personal photography will be allowed in the Turnblad mansion, so bring your camera. We'll also have a photo booth where guests can get their picture taken with friends.

Tickets are $35 for the general public and $30 for ASI members. Proceeds benefit the American Swedish Institute. This gala event is the kick-off to "How Swede It Is!," a weekend celebrating the start of construction on ASI's campus expansion project.

Reservations are required by Wednesday, April 13; please call 612-871-4907.