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 […]
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.
Traditional Finnish pancake breakfast at The Finnish Center at Saima Park in Fitchburg.
Kaleva Day Brunch from Noon-1 p.m. followed by a program at 1 p.m. at the Finnish Center in Farmington Hills.
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.
Enjoy the new PBS film about the Finnish-American architect who designed the St. Louis Arch and other iconic structures in the U.S.
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.
Learn about the Finnish-American architect, known for the St. Louis Arch and other iconic structures in the new documentary, Eero Saarinen, the Architect Who Saw the Future, at Nordia House, Portland. Sponsored by Nordic Northwest.
Don't miss this special FREE screening of the new documentary film "Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future" followed by a discussion with his son, filmmaker, Eric Saarinen at the Gin Wong Auditorium, Harris Hall, USC School of Architecture. The film explores the life and work of Finnish-American modernist giant Eero Saarinen (1910-1961). Best […]
Enjoy sauna, food, beverages, artists, authors and musicians at the Tiny Digs Hotel in Portland.