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MI: Finland’s Independence Day

Finnish Cultural Center Farmington Hills, MI, United States

Celebrate with a dinner of Finnish specialties, a performance by jazz trombonist Kasperi Sarikoski, and dance music by FinnFolk. Embassy of Finland Cultural Affairs Officer Katharina Bäckman will deliver the keynote address.

MN: Hot Tuna

Hopkins Center for the Arts Hopkins, MN, United States

Hot Tuna, comprised of Jorma Kaukonen (of Finnish descent) and Jack Casady,perform with a well-honed and solid power – always in the groove from their years of experience and mutual inspiration. Started as a side project during Jefferson Airplane days, the constant, the very definition of Hot Tuna, has always been Kaukonen and Casady.

IL: Too Deep

Facility Theatre Chicago, IL, United States

Finnish playwright Minna Koskela's play Too Deep is about two estranged sisters, who meet for the first time after 10 years in a hospital waiting room when their mother has fallen ill. Secrets and lies, emotions run high with a dark sense humor. The staged reading is directed by Finnish native Nina Sallinen. On stage: […]

MI: Finland: Independence and Identity

Finnish Center Association 35200 W. Eight Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, United States

FARMINGTON HILLS: To commemorate Finland’s Independence Day, the Cultural Committee, FinnFolk and the Hoijakat Folk Dancers present music from the beginnings of a unique Finnish identity-"Taivas on Sininen ja Valkoinen” and “Finlandia;” through the Winter War-"Elama Juoksuhaudoissa;” typical folk music, dance, and national costumes. Audience members are invited to share personal connections with the songs […]

MI: Holiday Celebration

Negaunee Senior Center Negaunee, MI, United States

Enjoy the film "The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Maki" plus a brief program about Finnish Independence Day, December 6th, and about the tradition of "Pikkujoulu," or Little Christmas. There will be baked goods, coffee and refreshments; donations are welcome. There is no admission charge. For more information, call 906-485-1971.

MA: Christmas Celebration

Scandinavian Cultural Center - MA West Newton, MA, United States

Join us for the Finlandia Foundation Boston's Christmas celebration! Festivities begin with hot, spiced wine or juice (gl.gi) and caroling. A traditional Christmas buffet with smoked salmon, ham, rosolli salad, rutabaga casserole and more will follow. Gingerbread cookies and prune tarts (joulutorttu) are some of the desserts. $10/person. Beer and wine - $5. Please pay at […]

OH: Independence Day

Zion Lutheran Church Fairport Harbor, OH, United States

Fairport Harbor celebrates Finland's Independence Day and Pikkujoulu, Little Christmas.

MI: Little Christmas

Finnish Cultural Center Farmington Hills, MI, United States

The Finnish American Singers of Michigan and instrumental musicians offer an evening of holiday music, baked goods and coffee.

DC: Wonderland

The Phillips Collection Washington, D.C., DC, United States

WASHINGTON, D.C.: This Finnish film directed by Inari Niemi follows Helena, recently divorced, as she spends Christmas with her friend on a Finnish farm. Following the film there will be a Finnish-themed reception. The Phillips Collection's Nordic Film Series accompanies the exhibition Nordic Impressions, which runs through January 13.

MA: The Christmas Revels

Sanders Theatre Cambridge, MA, United States

The theme of the annual holiday show is "A Nordic Celebration of the WInter Solstice," at the Sanders Theatre at Harvard University in Cambridge. There are 18 matinee and evening performances; see schedule and ticket prices at https://www.revels.org/shows-events/christmas-revels/. The Christmas Revels received a grand from FFN to support the participation of kantele artist and singer Merja […]