In 1999, the Finnish Theme Committee of the City of Hancock created a new Finnish-American celebration of winter, Heikinpäivä. The celebration’s themes are taken from Finnish folk saying associated with the name day for Heikki (Henrik’s day — January 19). 2018 events are held on January 10, 11, 19, 23-27, 28, and February 2, 5 […]
Book talk with two Finnish writers now living in New York City: Jussi Valtonen and Anu Partanen: They Know Not What They Do, a psychological novel set in the near future by Jussi Valtonen, grapples with the role technology plays in our relationships, for better and worse. Jussi Valtonen is an author and psychologist from Helsinki, […]
Finlandia University Gallery in Hancock exhibits the work of Finnish-Canadian artist Onni Nordman through February 17, 2018. Onni Nordman’s Sauna: Divine Comedy is a series of paintings that set Dante’s Commedia, the 14th century Italian narrative poem, in the sauna. OnniNordman.com
In 1999, the Finnish Theme Committee of the City of Hancock created a new Finnish-American celebration of winter, Heikinpäivä. The celebration’s themes are taken from Finnish folk saying associated with the name day for Heikki (Henrik’s day — January 19). 2018 events are held on January 10, 11, 19, 23-28, and February 2, 5 and […]
Risto Sivula and Jouko Sipila will share highlights of their year-long adventure exploring the vast expanses of Finn Country in the United States, from Coast to Coast and through the Midwest, with the Finland 100 mascot Sisu, the Traveling Sauna. Coffee and Conversation follow.
In 1999, the Finnish Theme Committee of the City of Hancock created a new Finnish-American celebration of winter, Heikinpäivä. The celebration’s themes are taken from Finnish folk saying associated with the name day for Heikki (Henrik’s day — January 19). 2018 events are held on January 10, 11, 19, 23-28, and February 2, 5 and […]
In 1999, the Finnish Theme Committee of the City of Hancock created a new Finnish-American celebration of winter, Heikinpäivä. The celebration’s themes are taken from Finnish folk saying associated with the name day for Heikki (Henrik’s day — January 19). 2018 events are held on January 10, 11, 19, 23-28, and February 2, 5 and […]
Palo's Laskiainen, the Finnish Sliding Festival, is one of the oldest ethnic celebrations in the U.S. Come for the 81st year of for sledding, food, games, music, Tori and more!
A free concert of Finnish folk songs, jazz tunes, waltzes, and tangos will be performed by the Pittsburgh Finns in honor of the future Finnish Room to be constructed at the University of Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning. A reception will follow.
Finnish-American Society of the Midwest hosts a fun day of outdoor activities in the Chicago area (weather permitting).