Update: “Musical Migrations,” Schedule & Accommodations

We are excited to be hosting multiple events throughout the Crossings and Connections Conference in 2025, and will be sharing each of these events periodically leading up to the conference.

In this post you can learn more about our opening event, the conference schedule, and accommodation options.

Special Event: “Musical Migrations” with Laura Loge and Steven Luksan on June 18th

The Crossings and Connections Conference will begin with an opening dinner and then a concert in Urness Hall at St. Olaf College on Wednesday, June 18 titled Musical Migration.

Musical Migration is an exploration of music composed by Norwegians who immigrated to the United States over the last two centuries. This nearly-forgotten repertoire will be heard again — from nostalgic folk songs to classical art songs, and popular tunes to solo piano repertoire — performed and guided by soprano Laura Loge and pianist Steven Luksan. This music is a reflection of the composers who left everything behind for an opportunity in a new land, and who brought their music with them, shaped by their struggles, new adventures, and longing for their homeland and distant families.

Funded by the Dag Schjelderup Ebbe Endowment for Music at St. Olaf College

Tentative Conference Schedule

Wednesday, June 18
Pre-Conference Events, Check-In, Walking Tours of St. Olaf/Velkommen, & Dinner
Musical Migration (Urness Recital Hall)

Thursday, June 19
Opening Keynote
Sessions I-IV
Dinner at the Red Barn Farm

Friday, June 20
Session V-VII
Poster Sessions, Bazaar, and Film Screening
Illuminating 200 Years of Norwegians in North America exhibit in the Groot Gallery

Saturday, June 21
Final Keynote
Sessions VIII-X
Social Hour, Dinner, and Dance at the Northfield Armory

Sunday, June 22
Post-Conference Events

Accommodations

If you are traveling from out of town, we have two accommodation options: budget-friendly on-campus housing and a nearby hotel.

On-Campus Housing: Those interested in on-campus housing will be able to register for it as a part of their conference registration. Please be advised that this housing will require walking up a steep hill. We will get final pricing soon but it will be less than $100 a night.

Hotel: We have rooms reserved at the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Northfield, Minnesota.

• Group Reservation/Block: Crossings & Connections
• Block Start Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
• Block End Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
• Hotel Rate: $219 USD per night
• Last Day to Book: Tuesday, May 6, 2025

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