# Event Details - **Event Name**: A Coat Dyed Black: A story of the Norwegian Resistance - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Don Pugnetti Jr. listened to family stories and interviewed resistance members. The author will talk about his book and writing it.About this EventNorway House is pleased to welcome Don Pugnetti Jr. to talk about Nazi Germany's occupation of Norway during World War II and his book, A Coat Dyed Black: A Novel of the Norwegian Resistance.His historical novel is based on true events and real experiences of resistance fighters who he interviewed in past years and chronicled their courageous stand against Nazi tyranny. He has done extensive research on the war years in Norway. Many of the people he interviewed did not see themelves as heros. They simply did what they felt they must do. They also felt a strong need, still, to remain anonymous. Don lives in the Washington state community of Gig Harbor. He was a long-time newspaper reporter and editor and also served as a policy advisor, strategist and speech writer for a state elected official. He has taught writing and communications courses as a visiting professor at the University of North Florida and as an adjunct instructor at Pacific Lutheran University. Don has been a contributing writer for The Norwegian American.Karen Himle, who has served as host for TPT Minnesota Channel programs on a variety of topics, will interview Don in this conversational and informative talk.Copies of A Coat Dyed Black will be available for sale and for signing.This event is free, but an RSVP is appreciated. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/minneapolis/a-coat-dyed-black-a-story-of-the-norwegian-resistance/100001984910420500 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Minneapolis - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: Norway House - **lat**: 44.96254700000001 - **long**: -93.260334 - **full address**: Norway House, 913 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: A Coat Dyed Black: A story of the Norwegian Resistance - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/fe8aa8a2b34cc558bfd8518065a5b73c4775067209f3c24b2e18929628f6da25-rimg-w1200-h1800-dc020305-gmir.jpg?v=1773728628 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is A Coat Dyed Black: A story of the Norwegian Resistance being held? - **A:** A Coat Dyed Black: A story of the Norwegian Resistance takes place on Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Norway House, 913 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing A Coat Dyed Black: A story of the Norwegian Resistance? - **A:** A Coat Dyed Black: A story of the Norwegian Resistance is organized by Norway House. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** A Coat Dyed Black: A story of the Norwegian Resistance is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Minneapolis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Norway House is a destination for the community with over 40,000 visitors annually. The big, blue Albert Quie Education Center opened its doors at 913 Franklin Ave, Minneapolis in May of 2015, strategically adjacent to Mindekirken, the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church in the Ventura Village neighborhood. The location boasts a rich and diverse residential history.Through our programs—which include the Galleri at Norway House, Minnesota Peace Initiative, and the Edvard Grieg Society of Minnesota—you can experience contemporary art, design, and music. Visitors can engage in discussion about important topics that share links to Norway and the global community.We serve not only as a center for our programming, but also as a convening space and resource for our business and non-profit partners, locally and globally.In 2017, Norway House was honored with a gift of $5 million in matching grants from the State of Minnesota to expand the current Norway House campus around the entire block. 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