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ME: Vaino Kola Art Exhibit

Zillman Art Museum Bangor, Maine

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 […]

OR: Tree People/Puiden Kansa

World Forestry Center Portland, OR

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.

MI: Stories from Finnish America

Finnish American Heritge Center Hancock, MI

Learn about Kayleigh Karinen's research into Finnishness in the Upper Midwest.

MN: FinnFest USA

DECC Duluth, Minnesota

Celebrating Finland through lectures, music, films, tours, exhibits, tori marketplace and much more!

MN: Young & Finnspired

Hoops Brewing Duluth

Young professionals are invited to a Young & Finnspired: networking event at Hoops Brewing hosted by the FFN Young Leaders Board during FinnFest in Duluth. Enjoy an evening of networking, […]

MN: Performer of the Year Miska Kajanus

DECC Duluth, Minnesota

As part of FinnFest in Duluth, actor, comedian, musician and filmmaker Miska Kajanus presents his comedic monologue "My Immigrant Story" about his journey from Finland to Los Angeles.

WA: Community Dance

Naselle High School Naselle, WA

Enjoy the music of Toby Hanson & The Smilin' Scandinavians.. This event is part of Naselle's  A Taste of Festival.

MN: Aamukahvi & Saving Finland in America

DECC Duluth, Minnesota

As part of FinnFest in Duluth, FFN hosts a coffee hour and short program to hear the journey of Saving Finland in America and the Finnish American Heritage Center in […]

MN: Lecturer of the Year Hanna Pylväinen

DECC Duluth, Minnesota

As part of FinnFest in Duluth, meet FFN Lecturer of the Year Hanna Pylväinen, author of "The End of Drum-Time," which was a finalist for the 2023 National Book Award.

WA: A Taste of Festival

Naselle Community Center Naselle, WA, United States

Enjoy this roving dinner and event with speakers, performers, mini-tori, displays and great food at three locations: Naselle Community Center, Appelo Archives and Grays RIver Grange. This event is an […]