MN: Performer of the Year Miska Kajanus
DECC Duluth, MinnesotaAs part of FinnFest in Duluth, actor, comedian, musician and filmmaker Miska Kajanus presents his comedic monologue "My Immigrant Story" about his journey from Finland to Los Angeles.
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WA: Community Dance
Naselle High School Naselle, WAEnjoy the music of Toby Hanson & The Smilin' Scandinavians.. This event is part of Naselle's A Taste of Festival.
MN: Aamukahvi & Saving Finland in America
DECC Duluth, MinnesotaAs part of FinnFest in Duluth, FFN hosts a coffee hour and short program to hear the journey of Saving Finland in America and the Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock, Michigan, and a bit about the future.
MN: Lecturer of the Year Hanna Pylväinen
DECC Duluth, MinnesotaAs part of FinnFest in Duluth, meet FFN Lecturer of the Year Hanna Pylväinen, author of "The End of Drum-Time," which was a finalist for the 2023 National Book Award.
WA: A Taste of Festival
Naselle Community Center Naselle, WA, United StatesEnjoy this roving dinner and event with speakers, performers, mini-tori, displays and great food at three locations: Naselle Community Center, Appelo Archives and Grays RIver Grange. This event is an FFN grant recipient.
MN: Marimekko Fashion Show
DECC Duluth, MinnesotaAt FinnFest in Duluth, FFN shares "Gems of the 60s and 70s," an extraordinary gift to the Finnish American Historical Archive in Hancock with a fashion show of iconic Marimekko dresses.
ME: Finn Hall Dance
Monson Finn Hall Monson, ME, United StatesThe Monson Contra/Barn Dance features guest with Some Reel People
MI: Beginning Weaving
Jutila Center Hancock, MILearn to weave from start to finish: yarn selection, warp and weft calculation, loom dressing and tie up, pattern drafting, shuttle use and hand weaving techniques. You will dress a loom for a finished table runner or wall hanging and weave samples on various four and eight shaft floor and table looms. Warp and weft […]
MI: Finnish Conversation Hour
Nisu Bakery & Cafe Hancock, MIEnjoy this casual meet up with Kayleigh Karinen, a Finnish American linguist living in Helsinki with a flair for making learning fun and engaging! This is a Finntastic opportunity to […]
OR: Ameriikan Poijat Concert
Flavel House Museum Astoria, OREnjoy the "Boys of America" Finnish brass band in concert in Astoria. This August 1-5 tour is a recipient of an FFN grant.