ONLINE: Author Talk with Kaj Korkea-aho
One of this year’s nominees for the annual Nordic Council Literature Prize, Finnish writer Kaj Korkea-aho, will discuss his book Röda rummet (Red Room, 2021). It follows a young and slightly […]
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CA: Fishing for the Little Pike
Clio's Books Oakland, CaliforniaFinnish author Juhani Karila talks about his new novel, "Fishing for the Little Pike." RSVP and read about the book at the link below.
WA: Carl Wirkkala
Naselle Community Center Naselle, WA, United StatesEnjoy an evening of music with Carl Wirkkala & The Whistle Punks
MT: Suzanne Matson
Kaleva Park Lodge Roberts, MontanaFFN Lecturer of the Year Suzanne Matson will talk about her writing, and tapping her family and personal history in her works.
Day of Finnish Literature
The birthday of the national writer of Finland Aleksis Kivi (1834-1872).
ONLINE: The Red Book of Farewells
In this Online Nordic Book Club via Zoom, translator Mia Spangenberg talks about Pirkko Saisio's autofictional novel. “A beautifully rendered portrait of a strikingly queer life–Saisio troubles any distinction we […]
MD: A Reading & Cultural Event
FFN Lecturer of the Year Suzanne Matson reads from her works. Details to come
CT: Walktober
Finnish-American Heritage Society of CTFAHS joins in the local Walktober series of events with museum tours and hors d'oeuvres sampling
MI: Learn to Weave Rag Rugs
Finnish Center Association 35200 W. Eight Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, United StatesThe Detroit area Finnish Center will host a class on weaving rag rugs. Sandy Lampi Scheel will be the instructor and the barn loom that was donated several years ago […]
NY: Sauna Book Talk
Scandinavia House 58 Park Ave., New York, NY, United StatesEmma O'Kelly talks about her new book "Sauna: The Power of Deep Heat" with Eero Kilpi, president of the North American Sauna Society.