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.
The Traveling Sauna, the "mascot" of Finland 100, rolls through Seattle 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.
The Friday Night Lecture Series at Portland State University features Architect Robert Evenson, AIA and Nordic Northwest Board member; Architect Brian Melton of Di Loreto Architecture and lead designer of Nordia House; and Landscape Architect/Land Use Planner John A. Nelson, FASLA and Nordic Northwest Board Member in discussion about modern Nordic architecture, including its influence and history.
Enjoy former FFN Performer of the Year Sara Pajunen and Norwegian musician Vidar Skrede in a program hosted by the Finnish Heritage Museum in Fairport Harbor.
Ida Elina is a Finnish singer-songwriter, a leading kantele performer and a groundbreaking artist who boldly breaks boundaries and takes kantele playing to new levels. She is touring the U.S. with the Finlandia Foundation Finland 100 Music Program. This is a Finlandia Foundation Finland 100 Signature Event.