Finlandia Foundation-Boston will honor Finland's 100 years of independence with a formal gala on December 2, 2017 at the Exchange Conference Center on Boston’s waterfront. The program starts with cocktails at 6 pm, followed by a sit-down dinner at 7. The keynote speaker is Counsellor for Commercial and Trade Affairs Veijo Komulainen from the Consulate […]
Join us to celebrate Finland’s 100 years of independence in the heart of Silicon Valley! Starting off with a bubbly reception, the Gala will feature world class Finnish artists from around the Bay Area, followed by a Finnish-inspired feast by the Bay Area’s top caterers. The open winebar sponsored by a Finnish vineyard, accompanied by […]
SHAHAM PERFORMS MENDELSSOHN Gil Shaham, one of today's pre-eminent violinists and "a virtuoso of deeply intense sincerity" (The New York Times), performs Mendelssohn's enchanting and well-loved concerto. An acclaimed interpreter of Sibelius, Finnish conductor John Storgårds makes his CSO debut leading the composer's first symphonic masterpiece. PROGRAM Grieg Suite No. 1 from Peer Gynt Mendelssohn […]
Annual holiday tradition features 100 singers singing Maamme and other Finnish songs, Joulupukki photo booth, Finnish food booth, and Finnish craft for children at the Portland Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
MFAHS Annual Pikkujoulu: A FInland 100 Northland event. Doors open at noon with program beginning at 12:45 p.m. in the Great Lakes Ballroom at the Holiday Inn, Duluth.
Celebration of Finland's 100th anniversary at the Duluth Depot Great Hall and Steffl Gallery. Everyone is invited to the Finnish-American Art Exhibit & Finnish Independence Gala, with refreshments and live music. Program at 6:30 p.m. "On December 6, everyone is Finnish!"
Finland gained independence from Russia on December 6, 1917. Independence Day is officially celebrated on this day in Finland. The Marquette Regional History Center hosts an evening of the foods, music, and arts of the Finnish culture, with FFN Centenary Lecturer Sharon Franklin Rahkonen. All ages welcome. Free to the public, donations appreciated.
Immerse yourself in Finnish culture while celebrating 100 years of Finland’s independence at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. Emmi Kainulainen, a Finnish designer and model, will be the Gala’s emcee. This music filled Gala includes performances by Silver Ainomäe’s quartet Cellissimo; Kari Sundström; Eric Peltoniemi; and the Finland 100 Chorus, led by Eeva Savolainen. To conclude the evening, […]
The crescendo of the celebrations will take place on the actual Independence Day, Wednesday December 6th 2017, in one of the most spectacular venues in town, the top floor of 555 California, the former site of the renowned Carnelian Room restaurant! The event will have uniquely Finnish music quests, speakers and the Suomi 100 menu […]