NY: JHO Concert
St. Joseph's RC Church Astoria, NY, United StatesPianist Markus Kaitila performs with the Jackson Heights Orchestra in Astoria. The orchestra's program includes Sibelius' Karelia Overture.
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MI: Finding the American Dream in Finland
In ConversationFinlandia University in Hancock hosts speaker Troy Woodson, CEO at CBW Global in Helsinki, Finland has worked for over 20 years in sales and sales management at various corporations in the United States like Xerox, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson. In Finland, he co-founded CBW Global in 2013 in support of the Finnish startup ecosystem where he has […]
St. Urho’s Day
The legend of St. Urho says he chased the grasshoppers out of ancient Finland, thus saving the grape crop and the jobs of Finnish vineyard workers. Communities celebrate the accomplishment with parties and festivities decorated in the traditional green (for grasshoppers) and purple (for grapes).
MN: St. Urho Days
Head to Menahga and enjoy a variety of events in celebration of St. Urho, the Finnish Saint who led the grasshoppers out of the grape fields! On Friday, check out the Opening Ceremonies and Crowning of the St. Urho King and Queen, with Magician/Comedian Jefrey Salveson performing. Saturday festivities include a pancake breakfast, horse drawn […]
MN: 43rd St. Urho Event
Finland, Minnesota celebrates St. Urho with music and fun activities.
MI: St. Urho’s Celebration
Finnish Cultural Center Farmington Hills, MI, United StatesJoin the fun and meet St. Urho at the Detroit area Finnish Center. A dinner of corned beef, cabbage and fish will be served. Finn Folk will provide the music.
CA: Beethoven & Sibelius
Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles, CA, United StatesFor this program of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, eminent and revered Swedish Maestro Herbert Blomstedt has programmed a pair of beloved second symphonies (in the same key) that differ dramatically from one another, resulting in an unexpected and richly rewarding symbiosis. Pre-concert talks begins one hour earlier.
WI: Finn Kids Club
Grace Lutheran Church (WI) Milwaukee, WI, United StatesFinnish American Society Milwaukee and our Finn Kids Club will meet for a day of Finn friends, Finn Fun, Delicious Finn Food, Crafts and talk a little Finn with our Friends (ages 4-18).
CA: Beethoven & Sibelius
Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles, CA, United StatesFor this program of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, eminent and revered Swedish Maestro Herbert Blomstedt has programmed a pair of beloved second symphonies (in the same key) that differ dramatically from one another, resulting in an unexpected and richly rewarding symbiosis. Pre-concert talks begins one hour earlier.
MA: St. Urho’s Day Dinner Dance
The Finnish Center at Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United StatesIn Fitchburg at the Finnish Center at Saima Park, join the fun celebration of the legendary St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland.