The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University is partnering with WNMU-TV to present the live broadcast and interview with the filmmakers, Louis V. Galdieri and Ken Ross, of the film that follows singer/songwriter Arlo Guthrie to the town of Calumet, a once-thriving mining town still haunted by the tragic events that inspired Woody […]
Drawing on her book "Alma's Monster Party," artist and author Satu Kettunen leads an online workshop to make fun or scary creatures in the children's art workshop.
Finnish American Heritage Society of Connecticut hosts this abbreviated, virtual version of the traditional weekend of Finnish experiences. This program will feature a presentation by Finnish American Reporter Editor Jim Kurtti, plus live music, video recordings, audience interaction and likely a surprise or two. There is no charge for the program or for using Zoom. […]
In partnership with the National Nordic Museum, the Finnish Choral Society of Seattle presents the 44th annual Kalevala Day Celebration with a tribute to the Finnish sauna! This virtual event will feature kantele music, folk dance, sauna stories, folklore, and more in honor of this quintessentially Finnish tradition. Cost: Free; go to the event link […]
Sámi Authors You Should Know Nordic Authors You Should Know focuses on Sámi literature with Johanna Domokos and poet, musician and scriptwriter Niillas Holmberg, moderated by Harald Gaski. The panelists will discuss Sámi literature and culture today. Click for details and to register.
Join the discussion of this book by Antti Tuomainen with the Nordic Book Club online.
The 3rd Annual Sámi Film Festival explores Sámi values, visions, and stories, through a series of short films and documentaries from Sápmi, which today encompasses large northern parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. A live filmmaker panel takes place at 2 p.m. November 7. There is a fee. Click below for details.
Father's Day, the second Sunday in November, is an official Flag Day in Finland.
Enjoy wine and live bands playing beautiful music in the park.
Sip and socialize at this popular event.