OR: Sauna is Life
Nordia HouseSauna 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.
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MI: Requiem for the Overlooked
Finlandia Art Gallery Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock, MichiganAn 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 […]
MN: Visiting Artist Satu Nisu
Textile Center Minneapolis, MNFinnish weaver and designer Satu Nisu will exhibit her work and meet with fiber artists and interior designers. She has two receptions scheduled for the public: March 14 and March 19.
MN: St. Urho’s Celebration
Finland, Minnesota celebrates its 49th St. Urho's event, with beauty pageant, music, food and Saturday's parade.
St. Urho’s Day
Celebrate the legendary Saint who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crops. A Finnish-American tale that started in the 1950s.
VIRTUAL: Saint Urho’s Day
Learn about the history of the Finnish-American legend of Saint Urho, celebrated on March 16. Email for Zoom coordinates: mlariv@icloud.com.
MA: St. Urho’s Day Dinner Dance
The Finnish Center at Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United StatesWear the purple and green and enjoy an evening of food, dancing and trivia game with music by the Central Mass Accordion Club.
CA: All Sibelius Concert
Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts the San Francisco Symphony in an all-Sibelius program.
Minna Canth Day
March 19, the birthdate in 1844 of author Minna Canth; also the Day of Equality in Finland
WA: Nordic Utopia?
National Nordic Museum Seattle, Washington"Nordic Utopia? African Americans in the 20th Century," illuminates the untold story of African American visual and performing artists who sought new possibilities, inspiration, and environments in the Nordic countries […]