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MI: Folk School at Midsummer Art Exhibit

The Folk School at Midsummer exhibition features the work of seven Finnish American Folk School instructors, as well as the work by students produced in their workshops.  

MN: Sara Pajunen Solo Exhibition

Joseph Nease Gallery Duluth, MN

Sara Pajunen, composer, improviser, and audio-visual artist, will present audio-visual work, sound art, and photographs from her projects “Mine Songs: Sounding an Altered Landscape” and “The Places We Know.”  Featured are field recordings, violin, aerial image, and archival material to focus on themes of long-rhythm and broken connections with environment, dominant cultural narratives, and listening […]

MI: 45th Aura Jamboree

Aura Community Hall Aura , MI, United States

Traditional Finnish and acoustic roots music, dancing, jamming and fun!

MI: Lauluaika

Hanka Homestead Pelkie, MI, United States

Lauluaika means "Song Time." The traditional Finnish band will perform outdoors at the Heritage Days event.

MN: Sister Cities Celebration

Nicollet Island Pavilion Minneapolis, MN

The 2023 Minneapolis Sister Cities Celebration features the 50th Anniversary of Kuopio, Finland and Minneapolis at the Nicollet Island Pavilion in Minneapolis, MN.  This annual family event includes international entertainment, sister city exhibits, a free ice cream social and more!

MA: Sovittaja Dance

Finnish Heritage Society Sovittaja Rutland, MA, United States

Enjoy the tunes at the Central Mass Accordion Club Dance

WI: Viola Turpeinen Dance

Little Finland Hurley, WI, United States

Finn Power performs in this dance named for the Finnish-American accordion legend. A light lunch offered

MI: Lauluaika

Peter White Library

Lauluaika means "Song Time." The traditional Finnish band will perform favorite tunes in Marquette.

MA: Sauna Time!

St. Paul Lutheran Church MA Gloucester, Massachusetts

Enjoy a sauna session, a dip in the cold plunge tank and snacks and socializing with Abundance Sauna at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Reservations required.

MA: Pannukakku Breakfast

Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United States

Enjoy the traditional oven baked Finnish pancake breakfast