WA: Alvar Aalto’s Jyväskylä
National Nordic Museum Seattle, WashingtonNew York–based Finnish photographer Janne Tuunanen explores Aalto's work in their shared hometown of Jyväskylä.
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MN: St. Urho Days
Menahga, MinnesotaCelebrate the legendary Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. This is the home of the giant St. Urho statue. The two-day event, March 10-11, precedes the actual holiday on March 16.
St. Urho’s Day
In honor of the man who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland, thereby saving the grape crop, the official colors for the day are purple and green. Click below for the legend.
MN: St. Urho’s Celebration
Finland, MinnesotaWear your purple and green and join in at the variety of events celebrating St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland to save the grape crop.
MI: St. Urho Party
Finnish Center Association 35200 W. Eight Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, United StatesCome early for the Lenten Fish Fry and stay for the party celebrating St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop.
MN: 48th St. Urho’s Celebration
Finland, MinnesotaThree days of fun in honor of St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. Music, parade, contests, mojakka and more! March 17-18-19
MI: St. Urho’s Party
Finnish Cultural Center Farmington Hills, MichiganFollowing the Lenten Dinner, celebrate the man who chased the grasshoppers from Finland
MN: 48th St. Urho’s Celebration
Finland, MinnesotaThree days of fun in honor of St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. Music, parade, contests, mojakka and more! March 17-18-19
ME: St. Urho’s Day Celebration
Finnish Heritage House South Thomaston, ME, United StatesWear the traditional purple and green for the day honoring the legendary Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out Finland and saved the grape crop.
Minna Canth Day
Honoring the Finnish writer and social activist on the date of her birth (1844-1897); also Equality Day in Finland