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WA: The Winter War

Swedish Cultural Center Seattle, WA, United States

This classic film, released on the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of the Winter War, is hailed as one of the most realistic depictions of war ever created. With Antti Tuuri’s script from his novel of the same name, director Pekka Parikka has created an epic that is, at the same time, personal and human. […]

IL: Jimmy Träskelin and Tallari

Myron R. Szold Music & Dance Hall Chicago, Illinois

Get ready to dance right back to the turn of the 20th century, as Jimmy Träskelin and Tallari tune up for a ”Finn Hall” experience! The Finnish folk music group is touring the USA with a special program called Lähtölaulu - A Song of Departure. This project has the three musicians - featuring singer and […]

WI: “Staying Sami”

Grace Lutheran Church (WI) Milwaukee, WI, United States

Past FFN Lecturer of the Year and UWM Professor Thomas Dubois presents "Staying Sami in a Time of Massive Change" This talk will present the ways that modern Sami seek to maintain their identity and culture as an indigenous people in a time of massive change. It will look at the ways Sami look back […]

IL: Jimmy Träskelin and Tallari

Estonian House Linconlnshire/Riverwoods, IL

FASM will be hosting Folk Music Group Tallari; $10 donation. They are touring the US with a special program called Lahtolaulu-A Song of Departure. The musicians are singer and harmonica player Jimmy Traskelin and Tallari members Katri Haukilahti and Sampo Korva. Their song material dives into the golden age of Finnish-American immigration. After the performance, […]

Lindfors Law Scholarship Deadline

Scholarship applications are due to the Finlandia Foundation office for Finnish and American law students. Click below for details.

CT: FACES at FAHS

Finnish American Heritage Society Canterbury, Connecticut

Shop the annual Fine Art & Craft Exhibit & Sale, enjoy live music, craft demonstrations and cafe.

WI: Scandinavian Festival

Ronald Reagan Elementary School New Berlin, Wisconsin

Celebrate Nordic Heritage with food, entertainment, dancing and more from Finland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden.

IL: Vasa Park Fish Boil

Scandinavian Park / Vasa Park South Elgin, IL, United States

19th annual event with delicious "boil" and Scandinavian Tent Sale. For prices and reservations see the FASM website.

OR: Nordic Nights

Nordia House

28th Annual Auction & Gala featuring dinner and silent and live auctions.

IL: Eluveitie & Korpiklaani

Concord Music Hall Chicago

Melodic death metal music that incorporates Eluveitie's Celtic folk music and Korpiklaani's Finnish folk music.