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OR: Remembering Uniontown: Finns in Astoria

Cramer Hall, Portland State University Portland, OR, United States

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 […]

MI: Heikinpäivä

Finnish American Heritage Center

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.

MI: Heikinpäivä

Finnish American Heritage Center

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.

MI: Heikinpäivä

Finnish American Heritage Center

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.

MI: Heikinpäivä

Finnish American Heritage Center

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.

MI: Heikki Lunta

Negaunee, Michigan

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.

MI: Heikinpäivä

Calumet Theatre Calumet, MI, United States

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.

CA: Mälkki Conducts Saariaho

Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles, CA, United States

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.

MI: Heikki Lunta

Negaunee, Michigan

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.

CA: Scandinavian Film Festival L.A.

Writers Guild Theater Beverly Hills, CA, United States

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