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OR: My Paradise and Climate Change Exhibits

Nordia House

My Paradise: Summer Villas by Famous Finnish Architects, 1880’s-1960’s is a photographic exhibit by Jari Jetsonen that focuses on the summer villas of famous Finnish architects throughout the 20th century. It will be paired with Interpreting Climate Change, an exhibit of Finnish artist Inka Juslin's paintings and photography.    

MA: St. Urho’s Dinner Dance

Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United States

Celebrate the Saint who saved the wine crops by driving the grasshoppers out of Finland.

CA: Suomi 100 Spring Concert

Finnish Lutheran Church Dallas, TX

Greet Spring in San Diego with music by violinist Paivikki Nykter, kantele artist Merja Soria and the church choir in this concert hosted by the Finnish Lutheran Church of San Diego.

CT: Sisu and Creativity Exhibition

Connecticut Historical Society Hartford, CT, United States

The Connecticut Historical Society (CHS) is partnering with the Finnish American Heritage Society (FAHS) based in Canterbury, CT to present art works, images, and documentation of the community’s history from the FAHS archives, one of the largest Finnish collections in the country. "Sisu and Creativity: Finnish American Heritage in Connecticut" explores Finnish history in Connecticut […]

CA: Traveling Sauna

The Traveling Sauna, the "mascot" of Finland 100, rolls through San Francisco on its cross-country tour, which wraps up December 2-6 in Washington, D.C. Finland 100 events will be planned at stops across the country Visit travelingsauna.com for an up-to-date schedule and map of the route.

MA: Pannukakku Breakfast

Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United States

Traditional Finnish pancake breakfast at The Finnish Center at Saima Park in Fitchburg.

MI: Kaleva Day Brunch & Program

Finnish Cultural Center Farmington Hills, MI, United States

Kaleva Day  Brunch from Noon-1 p.m. followed by a program at 1 p.m. at the Finnish Center in Farmington Hills.

WA: 41st Kalevala Festival

Nordic Museum Seattle, WA, United States

A celebration of the epic Finnish tale with choral music, folkdancing, refreshments and featured presenter Dr. Börje Vähämäki, one of the FFN Centenary Lecturers. His topic, "Kalevala and the World View of the Finns," is about Finnish Identity, how it has been formed by historical events, trends, and by Finland’s geographical and political realities.

$15.00

MA: Eero Saarinen Documentary

Scandinavian Cultural Center - MA West Newton, MA, United States

Enjoy the new PBS film about the Finnish-American architect who designed the St. Louis Arch and other iconic structures in the U.S.

CA: Traveling Sauna

The Traveling Sauna, the "mascot" of Finland 100, rolls through Sacramento on its cross-country tour, which wraps up December 2-6 in Washington, D.C. Finland 100 events will be planned at stops across the country. Visit travelingsauna.com for an up-to-date schedule and map of the route.