"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 […]
Living Here Feels Like I am In My Homeland, Finland features paintings and works on paper by Finnish-born artist Vaino Kola. After serving as a professor at Wheaton College in Massachusetts […]
World Forestry Center presents Tree People, an exhibition by Finnish photographers Ritva Kovalainen and Sanni Seppo. This exhibition braids forest mythology with an almost forgotten treasure trove of customs and beliefs, […]
Learn to play the jouhikko stringed insturment and build your own bow at the Midsummer Jouhikko Gathering in Hancock. See link below for schedule and details.
The Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival embodies the rich cultural heritage that was transplanted to the region by emigrants from the Nordic lands. Enjoy more than a dozen Nordic musical, dance, and theater groups, booths offering handcrafts, Nordic import items, and traditional Nordic foods. Click for hours and events.
Celebrate Midsummer at this day of food, activities for the family and music by Lauluaika.
The Summer Festival at Saima Park features FFN Performer of the Year Miska Kajanus, plus the traditional Dana M. Sulin chess tournament, games, food, musical entertainment and more!
Relax and celbrate Juhannus over brunch
Join us with Finnish musicians and past FFN Performers of the Year Eeppi Ursin and Ida Metsberg as they bring a Nordic twist on family singalongs. Our musicians will have electric guitar and piano to electrify this event.
All are invited to the 59th Midsommar / Juhannus, featuring the Maypole, food, music and fun. Cohosted by the American Scandinavian Associaiton, Drott Lodge, SWEA DC and Finlandia Foundation National Capital Chapter.
