“Dom on the Range” Pop-Up Exhibit Opening
“Dom on the Range” Pop-Up Exhibit Opening
Our next pop-up exhibit officially launches on Saturday, August 1, the same day as Zarja Fest, a day-long event being put on by the Slovenian Union of America (SUA) to mark the organization’s 100-year anniversary! 🤍💙❤️
Entitled “Dom on the Range,” this new pop-up exhibit features several major Slovenian descendants from the City of Chisholm, including Veda Ponikvar 📰 (the first woman publisher in Minnesota), John Blatnik 🏛️ (a former U.S. Representative), Jim Oberstar 💼 (a former U.S. Representative), Father Frank Perkovich 😇 (a Catholic priest known for his “Polka Masses”), and the Klobuchar family ⛏️ (various occupations), all of whom influenced Iron Range society and culture.
By the way, “dom” means “home” in Slovenian. Along with being a cheeky pun of a well-known phrase (🤣), the exhibit’s title is a nod to the Slovenski Dom, the historic Slovenian National Home Association (SNHA) building located in Chisholm, MN.
More about Zarja Fest: This centennial celebration will be a vibrant event filled with music, dancing, singing, and other cultural activities. MDC is the host venue (not the organizer). Participants can be the first to view the pop-up exhibit, and they can explore their genealogy in the Research Center. Tickets can be purchased from the Northern Lakes Arts Association’s website, and a limited number of day-of-event tickets will be available at the door. Come get your polka on! 💃🕺