Never done Finnish dancing before? Don't worry; before the dance we're offering a 4:00pm workshop where we'll learn the basic steps to Finnish dances like polkas, humppa, and masurkka. Then at 6:00pm we'll share a potluck dinner before dancing to Lauluaika's lively tunes!
Enjoy a cup of coffee with friends old and new at Nordia House! ALL are welcome, whether Nordic or just interested in Nordic culture.
Enjoy the Children's Unique Books Storytime and activity at North Wind Books at the Finnish American Heritage Center.
The Monson Contra/Barn Dance features Dudley Laufman
Discuss "Fishing for the Little Pike" by Juhani Karila. Translator Lola Rogers will be present as a special guest for a discussion of Finnish author Juhani Karila’s English-language debut novel. Register at link below.
Get ready to tap your toes to traditional Finnish and grassroots acoustic music. The event takes place at the Aura Hall on Friday-Saturday with a performance on Thursday in nearby L'Anse.
Enjoy the authentic sounds of this Finnish brass band playing polkas, marches and more.
The Monson Finn Dance features Alexandra Bennett and friends
Enjoy the food and festivities at the second annual gathering.
Learn about Kayleigh Karinen's research into Finnishness in the Upper Midwest.