"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, portraying the sacred connection between people and trees in Finnish folk culture. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Monson Contra/Barn Dance features Dudley Laufman
Discuss "Fishing for the Little Pike" by Juhani Karila. Translator Lola Rogers will be present as a special guest for a discussion of Finnish author Juhani Karila’s English-language debut novel. […]
Get ready to tap your toes to traditional Finnish and grassroots acoustic music. The event takes place at the Aura Hall on Friday-Saturday with a performance on Thursday in nearby […]
Enjoy the authentic sounds of this Finnish brass band playing polkas, marches and more.
The Monson Finn Dance features Alexandra Bennett and friends
Enjoy the food and festivities at the second annual gathering.
Learn about Kayleigh Karinen's research into Finnishness in the Upper Midwest.