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WI: Co-operatively Yours

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

MILWAUKEE: The development of CO-OP’s has been called a “Landmark of Finnish Immigrant History .”  The documentary "Co-operatively Yours" tells the story of the Finnish Co-op movement in general and […]

OR: Nordic Geology

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

Portland State University professor Dr. Scott Burns presents a new lecture: “Nordic Geology.” With the return of this popular, free, Friday Night Lecture Series, Nordic Northwest launch its fall lecture line-up […]

IL: Scandinavian Fish Boil

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

Bring a friend and enjoy the traditional fish, potatoes and carrots boiled over an open fire, served with fresh dill sauce and side dishes. Live entertainment.

CT: FACES at FAHS

Finnish American Heritage Society Canterbury, Connecticut

Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Exhibit and Sale at the Finnish American Heritage Society hall in Canterbury.

WI: Scandinavian Festival

Ronald Reagan Elementary School New Berlin, WI, United States

NEW BERLIN: Enjoy a day of food, music, Nordic shopping, genealogy, language lessons and activities for the kids representing Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

MI: Festival Ruska – Nordic Folk Music Workshop

Finnish American Heritage Center

In the Upper Peninsula's Copper Country, much like in Finland, September ends with an explosion of color in the forests. This is the season known as ‘ruska,’ when the autumnal […]

MI: Festival Ruska – Beethoven and Banjos

Finnish American Heritage Center

In the Upper Peninsula's Copper Country, much like in Finland, September ends with an explosion of color in the forests. This is the season known as ‘ruska,’ when the autumnal […]

DC: Nordic Impressions

The Phillips Collection Washington, D.C., DC, United States

Washington, D.C.: Nordic Impressions is a major survey of Nordic art spanning nearly 200 years and presenting 53 artists from Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, as well as the self-governing […]

DC: Paavali Jumppanen

The Phillips Collection Washington, D.C., DC, United States

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Finnish pianist Paavali Jumppanen has attracted international attention for his performances of Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas, and he has also made a special study of French music, ranging from Debussy to […]

OH: Finnish Log Cabins

Finnish Heritage Museum Fairport Harbor, OH, United States

FFN Lecturer of the Year Frank W. Eld shares his knowledge of and passion for the unique log construction brought to North America by Finnish immigrants in his talk and […]