Kauneimmat joululaulut is a holiday tradition in Finland brought to the United States and Mexico by the Finnish Lutheran Church. People gather to sing the most loved Christmas Songs from Finland, along with other traditional Christmas songs with Finnish lyrics. This fall, there will be nine Kauneimmat Joululaulut services sponsored by the Finnish Lutheran Church […]
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
The Nordic Film Series at Finlandia University’s Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock resumes January 10 with a Finnish documentary that will uplift the spirits of the audience and kick off the 2019 Heikinpäivä festival. “Hobbyhorse Revolution,” a 2017 film, will show at 2 and 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 10. It is a funny and moving […]
This 30-min film, created by the late George Hummasti and Lawrence Johnson, tells the story of the Finns who immigrated to Astoria in the early 20th century, most of them settling in Uniontown (aka “Finn Town”). George’s brother Arnie Hummasti, an actor and teacher of theater and journalism, will speak before and after the film is […]
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: Hobbyhorse hoedown with Ginger Alberti. Call (818) 606-0065.
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: Spinning workshop with Jeanne Medlyn; $15 per person.
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: 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. — Leipäjuusto (squeaky cheese) making workshop with Joanna Chopp; $15 per person.
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.