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 for 26 years, Kola settled in Deer Isle, Maine in 1994. Seemingly untouched, picturesque locations in and around Deer Isle, have provided an endless supply […]
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.
Enjoy this casual meet up with Kayleigh Karinen, a Finnish American linguist living in Helsinki with a flair for making learning fun and engaging! This is a Finntastic opportunity to […]
August 9 is the birthdate of author and artist Tove Jansson (1914-2001). This Flag Day also recognizes Finnish Art. She is known for the Moomins; learn more at link below.
Search for treasures and gifts at this outdoor event.
Contra/Barn Dance with Allison Aldrich Smith with Some Reel People.
Monson Finn Dance with Alexandra Bennett and friends.
At this two-day event, Viking groups will engage in thrilling combat and costumery, there will be custom beers brewed just for the festival from a dozen brewers. Cider, mead, and […]
Finn Fun Day is a time for Finnish entertainment, a “tori” or marketplace, 50/50 drawings and lots of coffee with “pulla” (Finnish cardamom coffee bread) available throughout the day.
At this two-day event, Viking groups will engage in thrilling combat and costumery, there will be custom beers brewed just for the festival from a dozen brewers. Cider, mead, and […]