Narrative Threads: Works by Eight Nordic Artists presents multi-media artwork by Nordic artists, each distinguished by their innovative use of natural, synthetic, and digital materials. Finnish artists Heidi Hankaniemi, Marianne Huotari and Kristina Riska are featured.
Sauna Culture in Finland exhibit explores the history and traditions of saunas while diving into the future of contemporary urban saunas as well. Open during Nordia House hours.
An exhibit by Calumet artist Cynthia Coté is an installation of drawings, collage, beadwork, and fiber art constructions, displayed alongside a collection of objects that inspired the work. Coté’s installation […]
Finlandia Foundation National hosts a week-long celebration of the authentic Finnish bathing tradition, with free online programming and on a variety of sauna-related topics, joined by events at FFN chapters […]
The Finlandia Foundation Utah and Finnish club at Brigham Young University will sponsor a sauna party for a group of Finnish students. We will also be providing Finnish food and treats ordered from Touch of Finland, as well as good quality sausages and hot dogs from local stores.
A local sauna/sauna event company will host sessions at The Yard. This is an opportunity to introduce people to a sauna service that is readily available in our community. A cooperative effort by Finlandia Foundation Twin Cities and Finnish American Cultural Activities.
The Suomi chapter will host a mobile sauna for the day. Also creating a "sauna map" of the area. Check for sauna booking times.
Tune in for an exclusive, limited time screening of the Finland episode of Perfect Sweat by Mikkel Aaland. In the 34-minute video, Mikkel visits a variety of Finnish saunas with local host Samuel Aarnio. The documentary series is inspired by Mikkel’s 1978 book Sweat. The link to the video will be available on the 24th; check back then!
Sauna with a Superior view---Lake Superior! In celebration of National Sauna Week we want you to bring a friend and enjoy the calm together and connect with others. Use code SAUNAWEEK at checkout in the community social sessions and save 50% off your friend's ticket. Purchase tickets at lakesuperiorsteam.com Social sessions are 75 minutes in […]
“Sauna: History and Construction” presented by Mike Potsaid and Erwin Kann. Breakfast from 8–10 am of pannukakku, the traditional Finnish oven pancake, and pulla. Vendors and baked goods sale. Sauna Museum open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; X-C skiing, snowshoeing or hiking from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
A public forum to discuss the possibilities of a public sauna in the area. Inspired by the “new” public saunas going up in Finland, the idea has been raised here. National Sauna Week is a good time to talk about the possibilities of more public saunas in the Keweenaw. The forum is free and open […]
Finlandia Foundation Boston celebrates sauna with a mobile sauna at the Scandinavian Cultural Center at 206 Waltham Street in Newton from Friday to Sunday, February 23-25. There will be buckets of water for rinsing, an outdoor shower with a privacy screen, birch whisks to use in the sauna and a cold water dunk pool located […]
Enjoy several locally crafted saunas on display on the Quincy Green in Downtown Hancock. The saunas are supplied by local sauna manufacturers and high school shop classes. Builders will be on hand to answer any questions and to facilitate viewing the saunas on the Quincy Green.
Finnish American Home Association hosts its annual Winter Sauna Fest featuring a hot sauna and icy cold pool, with certificates for people brave enough to take a cold plunge of the diving board. Eat pea soup and pannukakku; grilli makkara and potato salad, coffee and pulla. Live music by Muumit ja Mama. Lawn games, weather […]