For our October show in the Community Concert Series, we welcome back Tjärnblom in support of FamilyWise! This concert is FREE to attend, with 100% of proceeds from a freewill offering benefiting our neighbors at FamilyWise.
ABOUT THE PERFORMERS
Tjärnblom, Swedish for “woodland lake flower”, is a Scandinavian-style string band featuring a beautiful blend of Nyckelharpa, Octave Mandolin, Harmonium and Cello. They travel a modern “Snoose Boulevard Highway” in a musical journey, and play a repertoire of both old and new Swedish, Finnish, and Minnesota tunes for dancing and for listening. They’ve performed across the state of Minnesota, and have appeared on Minnesota Public Radio’s A Prairie Home Companion show. The name Tjärnblom is in honor of the Swedish grandfather of one of the band members.
ABOUT THE BENEFICIARY
Since 1976, FamilyWise has pursued their mission: to strengthen families by promoting the safety, stability, and wellbeing of children. Their vision is for a world where every child thrives.
As a multi-service, multi-cultural agency, FamilyWise focuses on nurturing children, families, and communities through culturally competent services. Their staff reflect the communities they serve through shared lived experiences and cultural background, and many can provide services in languages other than English. Their programs focus on natural supports, experiential learning, education, and a therapeutic approach with expertise in trauma-effective care.
