Experience the sights, sounds, tastes, and traditions of the Nordic Holiday season. ScanFair brings Scandinavia to Portland through traditional food vendors, locally crafted items, a holiday exhibit, an exciting raffle, and welcoming local community organizations.

Ray Chen presents a new work by renowned Finnish composer Magnus Lindberg, Lalo's Symphonie espagnole and Brahms' richly autumnal Fourth Symphony complete this program led by Finnish conductor Hannu Lintu. December 2, 3 & 4.

NOTE: Gallery open Monday-Friday The 31st Annual Finlandia University Contemporary Finnish American Artist Series Exhibition featuring the artwork of Natalie Salminen Rude: in·ter·stice: (noun) a small intervening space  Contemplative, multidisciplinary and inquisitive, Salminen Rude aims to identify and uncover the dehumanizing forces found within technology and systemization. Gallery is open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. See December […]

The festive Nordic Market features a variety of foods---including handmade nisu/pulla---plus crafts, gifts, antiques and more in Rockport.

Celebrate the season at Joulukuu: 11:00am-12:00pm - Membership Meeting 12:00pm-1:00pm - Potluck Lunch 1:00pm-3:00pm - Christmas Party

Celebrate the holidays with the food, crafts, music and dance of Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway.

The Cokato Finnish American Historical Society holds its annual Pikkujoulu ("Little Christmas") with candle lighting at the Cokato Finnish Cemetery at 3:30 p.m., followed by a potluck (with Finnish coffee, of course) at the Cokato Township Hall at 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome!

"Advancements in Arts and Knowledge" is the theme of the program featuring Risto Miikkulainen on artificial intelligence, and performance by pianist Ruusamari Teppo and cellist Katri Ervamaa, plus traditional music by FinnFolk and dinner.