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 specifically the Settlers Co-op in Bruce Crossing, Michigan.
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 with a blockbuster topic! Dr. Burns is well-known for his research in environmental geology and a good friend of NNW, will cover a wide range […]
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.
Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Exhibit and Sale at the Finnish American Heritage Society hall in Canterbury.
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.
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 reds, browns and yellows are especially beautiful on the fells of Lapland and it’s a popular time for folks to get out and enjoy nature. […]
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 reds, browns and yellows are especially beautiful on the fells of Lapland and it’s a popular time for folks to get out and enjoy nature. […]
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 islands of Åland, Faroe, and Greenland. At The Phillips Collection through January 13, 2019. Concerts, talks and films accompany the exhibition on select dates throughout the […]
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 Pierre Boulez. In the first half of this concert, he plays Book I of Debussy’s Préludes, and ends with Beethoven’s solo piano works: the Hammerklavier Sonata. The concert […]
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 demonstrations of the hand crafted structures.