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WA: Alvar Aalto’s Jyväskylä

National Nordic Museum Seattle, Washington

New York–­­based Finnish photographer Janne Tuunanen explores Aalto's work in their shared hometown of Jyväskylä.

MN: St. Urho’s Celebration

Finland, Minnesota

Wear 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.

MN: 48th St. Urho’s Celebration

Finland, Minnesota

Three 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

Minna Canth Day

Honoring the Finnish writer and social activist on the date of her birth (1844-1897); also Equality Day in Finland

MA: Writing Workshop

Scandinavian Cultural Center - MA West Newton, MA

Lecturer of the Year Suzanne Matson, and author and poet, will talk about her work and conduct a writing workshop. Time and other details to come.

MN: 48th St. Urho’s Celebration

Finland, Minnesota

Three 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

WA: Meet the Author: Barbara Sjoholm

National Nordic Museum Seattle, Washington

Barbara Sjoholm joins us for a discussion about her new book, From Lapland to Sápmi: Collecting and Returning Sámi Craft and Culture, the story of the Indigenous Sámi living in Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia.

NY: My Finnish Soul Concert

Scandinavia House 58 Park Ave., New York, NY, United States

FFN's 2022 Performer of the Year Eeppi Ursin in concert, celebrating the release of her new album, "My Finnish Soul."

CT: Culinary Delights

Learn to make the popular filled rye pastry Karjalainenpiirakka