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MI: Heading West, Coming Back

Finlandia Art Gallery Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock, Michigan

This mixed media exhibition by Finnish artist Marjo Levlin tells the story of late 19th century migration from Finland to the United States. A reception for the artist will take place at the gallery, Thursday, September 21st, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. with an artist talk beginning at 7:20 p.m. The reception is free and […]

MN: Finn Fun Day

Danish American Center Minneapolis, Minnesota

Join the fun organized by multiple Finnish-American organizations.

MN: Beginning Drop Spindle Spinning

The Nordic Center Duluth, MN

A class for children and adults as part of the Nordic Reflections in Fiber celebration.

ONLINE: When Eero Met His Match

Eva Hagberg talks about her book focusing on architect Eero Saarinen and his relationship with Aline B. Louchheim.

DC: Young Leaders Forum

Embassy of FInland Washington, D.C., DC, United States

Digital Economy and Tomorrow's Leaders is the focus of the latest Young Leaders Forum with the FFN Young Leaders Board and the Embassy.

NY: The Art of Making Picture Books

Scandinavia House 58 Park Ave., New York, NY, United States

Award-winning Finnish author and artist Marika Mijala, translator Mia Spangbenberg, and Etana Editions children’s book publisher Jenni Erkintalo discuss their work across artmaking, translation, and children’s book-making,

ND: Norsk Hostfest

North Dakota State Fairgrounds Minot, ND, United States

A celebration of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, with fun, food, entertainment, artisans and Viking Village.

NY: The Grump: In Search of an Escort

Scandinavia House 58 Park Ave., New York, NY, United States

Nordic comedy series includes this 2022 Mika Kaurismaki film about a journey of two estranged brothers.

MN: Beginning Wet Felting

The Nodic Center Duluth, MN

A class for adults as part of the Nordic Reflections in Fiber celebration.

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 depressed writer and musician who, growing tired of his poverty as an artist, jokingly places an ad in a local paper offering to write a […]