Friday is Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the day enslaved people in Texas learned of their emancipation. Here are five ways to celebrate the day this weekend. 🏛️ Juneteenth at the ...

Welcome summer the Swedish way at the 2024 Bishop Hill Midsommar Music Festival on Saturday June 22. This free, family friendly event includes free concerts in the park, a Swedish Maypole celebration ...

The Swedish Historical Society of Rockford holds its annual celebration of the summer solstice Saturday with a number of ...

We're not a Fourth of July town,” said Bondeson, whose great-great-great-grandmother was among the first 50 settlers. “We have Midsommar.” ...

'Midsommar' filmmaker Ari Aster's sophomore feature further explores themes of family and trauma. By Richard Newby [This story contains spoilers for Midsommar] The maypole resides at the center of the ...