Finlandia American Heritage Center Director Jim Kurtti presents the screening of this documentary about Sirkka Tuomi Holm, an incredible 99-year-old patriot, feminist, historian and just remarkable person, by filmmaker Kristin Ojaniemi.
Finlandia Foundation Colorado celebrates its 55th anniversary with a luncheon program featuring guest speaker Stefan Lindstrom, Consul General and Head of Mission of Consulate General of Finland to the United States.
Spring Ahead Dance Party featuring the popular Finnish folk music group TOiVO.
Menahga pays tribute to the legendary Finnish saint who saved the country's grape crop by chasing away the grasshoppers. Day long festivities
45th annual salute to the legendary Finnish saint who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the country's grape crop includes a beauty pageant, parade, music, facepainting, food, snow sculptures, and more.
This fun holiday was invented in Minnesota to honor the brave St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. It just happens to be the day before the holiday for a slightly better-known saint from Ireland.
Wear the purple and green and join us to celebrate St. Urho's victory over the grasshoppers in Finland! The buffet dinner is followed by readings, crowning of St. Urho, parade, grasshopper cake and music by FinnFolk.
Birch bark artist Elaine Moe conducts two workshops: Create a small birch bark bird, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Make birch bark star and bead ornaments, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Wear the purple and green and join the St. Urho's fun including a dance lesson, social hour, dinner and dancing with music by the Central Mass Accordion Club. Decorate a hat for the contest!
Birch bark artist Elaine Moe will teach you to weave a traditional Finnish basket.