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MN: Minnesota Orchestra All-Finnish Concert

Orchestra Hall Minneapolis, MN, United States

Osmo Vänskä, conducts the Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis in this all-Finnish program featuring  Elina Vähälä on violin: AHO Minea J. KUUSISTO Violin Concerto SIBELIUS Symphony No. 2

WI: Sculptor Bruce Niemi

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

Finnish sculptor Bruce Niemi talks about his work at this program presented by the Milwaukee Finnish American Society.

OR: Pianist Ruusamari Teppo

Portland welcomes pianist Ruusamari Teppo, Jean Sibelius's great-great-granddaughter for an afternoon of incredible music-making with performance information and comments from the artist in a conversational, intimate environment of only 30 […]

MI: Festival Ruska

Finnish American Heritage Center

It is located in Hancock, but Finlandia University's roots are in Finland, and the school will celebrate those roots with a late September/early October celebration, appropriately named Festival Ruska. Events including […]

ND: Norsk Hostfest

Minot ND, United States

"Pure Scandimonium!" The 38th annual event celebrates the culture, heritage, crafts and authentic foods of Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway and Sweden indoors and at the North Dakota State Fair Center […]

MN: Runebergskören Concert

St. Croix River Boat Cruise Stillwater, MN, United States

The Runebergskören BSB Finnish Male Choir is a Swedish speaking male choir from Porvoo, Finland. The group, which was formed in 1923, is conducted by Teppo Salakka. The program includes […]

IL: Gospel Helsinki

St. Mark International Christian Church Chicago, IL, United States

Gospel Helsinki lets the love of rhythm sweep you away into the world of black gospel music. The choir has 60 singers led by artistic director Nina Pakkanen, cantor of the Meilahti parish. The group will perform September 27 & 28 in the Chicago area.

NY: IMAGINATION TO CREATION: OIVA’S BIRDS

Corning Museum of Glass Corning, NY, United States

Finnish glassmaking comes to Corning! The Corning Museum of Glass is excited to host guest glassmakers Helena Welling and Juha Saarikko. Both gaffers are visiting from the Iittala factory in Finland for a celebration of renowned designer Oiva Toikka’s glass birds. Don't miss glassblowing demos by Finish glassmakers, a live bird display, and bird life […]

IL: Gospel Helsinki

Salem Baptist Church Chicago, IL, United States

Gospel Helsinki lets the love of rhythm sweep you away into the world of black gospel music. The choir has 60 singers led by artistic director Nina Pakkanen, cantor of the Meilahti parish. The group will perform September 27 & 28 in the Chicago area.

WI: The Reading Room

Douglas County Historical Society Superior, WI, United States

A one-act play by Ann Toumi, Thursday September 28 in Superior, Wisconsin and Friday the 29th in Duluth, Minnesota. It's about a teenage girl, whose first job is in the […]