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MI: Heading West, Coming Back

Finlandia Art Gallery Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock, Michigan

This mixed media exhibition by Finnish artist Marjo Levlin tells the story of late 19th century migration from Finland to the United States. A reception for the artist will take […]

NY: Narrative Threads

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

Narrative Threads: Works by Eight Nordic Artists presents multi-media artwork by Nordic artists, each distinguished by their innovative use of natural, synthetic, and digital materials. Finnish artists Heidi Hankaniemi, Marianne […]

OR: Sauna is Life

Nordia House

Sauna Culture in Finland exhibit explores the history and traditions of saunas while diving into the future of contemporary urban saunas as well. Open during Nordia House hours.

MI: Heikinpäivä Workshops

Sew Cranky Hancock, Michigan

Embrace winter at this indoor-outdoor celebration of cold weather and snow. Learn traditional skills at five workshops between January 10-21. January 21: Basic quilting of a pieced horse quilt block

MI: Heikinpäivä

Hancock Michigan

Embrace the cold at this celebration of winter featuring a parade and outdoor fun and games.

MN: Laskiainen

Loon Lake Community Center Aurora, MN, United States

The annual sliding festival features fun sledding, dog sleds, sleigh rides, mojakka and pulla and more. Check back for details.

Runeberg Day

Honoring Finland's national poet Johan Ludvig Runeberg (February 5, 1804–May 6, 1877)  

Sámi National Day

Recognizing the indigenous people of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia.

MI: Requiem for the Overlooked

Finlandia Art Gallery Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock, Michigan

An exhibit by Calumet artist Cynthia Coté is an installation of drawings, collage, beadwork, and fiber art constructions, displayed alongside a collection of objects that inspired the work. Coté’s installation […]

CA: Itkuja Suite

The Finnish Hall - Berkeley Berkeley, CA, United States

The Finnish Heritage Society and Outsound Presents an encore of Grammy Considered Itkuja Suite, invocations on lament a deep and rich exploration of the healing music of Finnish Nordic lament and life affirming elements of jazz. Crafted by Emmy award winning Finnish-American saxophonist Rent Romus and Finnish Jazz Legend and composer Heikki Koskinen, Itkuja will […]