The annual Heikinpäivä celebration’s themes are taken from Finnish folk saying associated with the name day for Heikki (Henrik’s day — 19 January). Events span January 10 through February 1 in Hancock and surrounding area. TODAY: International Folk Dancing. Call (818) 606-0065.
Join the two-day celebration of the Upper Peninsula snow spirit, Heikki Lunta. Outdoor fun includes luge runs, fat tire bike race, games, parade, snowmbile show, ski jumping and fireworks, plus a tori, live music, art show and more.
The annual Heikinpäivä celebration’s themes are taken from Finnish folk saying associated with the name day for Heikki (Henrik’s day — 19 January). Events span January 10 through February 1 in Hancock and surrounding area. TODAY: Dinner and film, “A Man Called Ove.” $22 per person; film only $7. Call (906) 337-2610.
Renowned Finnish conductor Susanna Mälkki leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic in the U.S. premiere of Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho's Trans for harp and orchestra, plus Messiaen's Turangaila Symphony.
Join the two-day celebration of the Upper Peninsula snow spirit, Heikki Lunta. Outdoor fun includes luge runs, fat tire bike race, games, parade, snowmbile show, ski jumping and fireworks, plus a tori, live music, art show and more.
Catch "Top films from the top of Europe" at the 20th anniversary event, January 5,6, 19 and 20. Finnish films are: 11 a.m. Sunday, January 6: ARMOMURHAAJA / EUTHANIZER and at 4:30 p.m. TUNTEMATON SOTILAS / UNKNOWN SOLDIER 10 a.m. Saturday, January 19: RENDEL: DARK VENGEANCE 7:30 p.m. Sunday, January 20: TUNTEMATON MESTARI / ONE LAST DEAL
Renowned Finnish conductor Susanna Mälkki leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic in the U.S. premiere of Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho's Trans for harp and orchestra, plus Messiaen's Turangaila Symphony.
Minnehaha Music Repertory Orchestra will perform Finnish composer Leevi Madetoja's Symphony No. 1. Past Performer of the Year, pianist Craig Randal Johnson, will conduct. Also featured on the concert are the Saint-Saens Violin Concerto No. 3, the Peer Gynt Suite No.1 by Edvard Grieg, and the rousing Russian Easter Overture by Rimsky-Korsakov. Admission to the […]
Enjoy the jazzy sounds of FFN Performer of the Year, saxophonist Juli Wood. Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. Tickets: $15 Adults, $5 Children under 14.
Catch "Top films from the top of Europe" at the 20th anniversary event, January 5,6, 19 and 20. Finnish films are: 11 a.m. Sunday, January 6: ARMOMURHAAJA / EUTHANIZER and at 4:30 p.m. TUNTEMATON SOTILAS / UNKNOWN SOLDIER 10 a.m. Saturday, January 19: RENDEL: DARK VENGEANCE 7:30 p.m. Sunday, January 20: TUNTEMATON MESTARI / ONE LAST DEAL