Traditional dance at the Monson Finn Hall. Everyone can dance! The variety of dances and games make this fun for the whole family. This evening of dances will include schottisches, polkas, waltzes, foxtrots. The music is led by Alexandra Conover Bennett and her band. The dancing starts at 7:30. $8/person, kids under 12, free. $8/person, […]
Rockport Legion Band concert pays tribute to its charter members from 1932, the majority Finns, with guest conductor Paul Niemisto.
Learn how traditional Nordic ales offer a fascinating view of brewing in the Middle Ages and the Viking Age. Join Mika Laitinen, Finland-based author of Viking Age Brew, and Jereme Zimmerman, author of Make Mead Like a Viking and Brew Beer Like a Yeti as they discuss of their brewing experiences with Nordic farmhouse beers. […]
Organist Liisa Keränen will perform as part of the summer organ concert series. She’s from Finland originally and studied at the Sibelius Academy. It’s
Two films every Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Popcorn and beverages provided. July 13: 11:30 a.m. Ikkalainen Accordion Festival 2 p.m. Mother of Mine July 20: 11:30 a.m. The Story Quilter's Thread 2 p.m. The Man Without a Past July 27: 11:30 a.m. We Lived on Oak Street 2 p.m. Hobby Horse Revolution […]
Contra dancing at the Monson Finn Hall led by John McIntire and his band. Dances are easy to learn and you don't need a partner, just lots of energy and spirit! $8/person, kids under 12, free. For more information call 207-717-0794
American teacher Amy Rosoff Sampson talks about her experience over five months in the program, "Finnish Schools through American Eyes: An American Teacher Explore's Finland’s Education System.” The program is hosted by Vasa Lodge #98.
Premiere of the documentary film about the 99-years young Sirkka Tuomi Holm, who is a columnist for the Finnish American Reporter and whose many life activities include serving in WWII. "Sirkka: Past and Present" produced by and the Finnish American Heritage Center.
Traditional dance at the Monson Finn Hall. Everyone can dance! The variety of dances and games make this fun for the whole family. This evening of dances will include schottisches, polkas, waltzes, foxtrots. The music is led by Alexandra Conover Bennett and her band. The dancing starts at 7:30. $8/person, kids under 12, free. $8/person, […]
Celebrate local Scandinavian heritage with food, crafts and entertainment at Junction City's 59th Scandinavian Festival. Thursday is Norwegian Day, Friday is Swedish Day, Saturday is Danish Day and Sunday is Finnish Day. Music, food, handicrafts and more.