Finnish author Pajtim Statovci offers an in-depth discussion of his debut novel My Cat Yugoslavia (Pantheon, April 2017). My Cat Yugoslavia is a love story set in two countries in two radically different moments in time, bringing together a young man, his mother, a boa constrictor, and one capricious cat.
Modern kantele concert by Finnish artist Ida Elina at Thomaston Federated Church. Co-sponsored by Finnish Heritage House, she is touring the U.S. as part of the Finlandia Foundation National FInland 100 Music Program. This is a Finlandia Foundation Finland 100 Signature Event.
Finnish chef Sasu Laukkonen will participate in the conference at the Nordic Heritage Museum, with chefs from other Nordic countries. Details TBD.
Modern kantele concert by Finnish artist Ida Elina at Church of the Epiphany. Co-sponsored by Finlandia Foundation National Capital Chapter, she is touring the U.S. as part of the Finlandia Foundation National FInland 100 Music Program. This is a Finlandia Foundation Finland 100 Signature Event.
Finnish American Singers of Michigan perform a program of favorites.
Enjoy a perspective on the Finnish architect's work through the film, "Alvar Aalto: Technology and Nature," at Nordia House, Portland. Sponsored by Nordic Northwest. $5 suggested donation
Culinary delights at Nordia House in Portland. Co-sponsored by FFCPC and the Cook and Eat Committee of Nordic NW.
The Traveling Sauna, the "mascot" of Finland 100, rolls through Minneapolis on its cross-country tour, which wraps up December 2-6 in Washington, D.C. Finland 100 events will be planned at stops across the country. Visit travelingsauna.com for an up-to-date schedule and map of the route.
Join us for music of Debussy and Beethoven performed by Finnish pianist Paavali Jumppanen at Portland State University’s Lincoln Hall; with free preconcert lectures at 3:15 p.m. each day. Known for his expertise in contemporary classical music, this program highlights his finesse in beloved, classic repertoire.
Join us for music of Debussy and Beethoven performed by Finnish pianist Paavali Jumppanen at Portland State University’s Lincoln Hall; with free preconcert lectures at 3:15 p.m. each day. Known for his expertise in contemporary classical music, this program highlights his finesse in beloved, classic repertoire.