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MI: Finlandia University 125th Anniversary

A variety of events are planned in recognition of the special anniversary, but some modifications are being made due to COVID -19. Follow the announcements at the link below.

OR: ScanFair Reimagined 2021

Nordia House

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, […]

Lindberg, Lalo & Brahms 4

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. […]

MI: in·ter·stice: (noun) a small intervening space

Finlandia Art Gallery Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock, Michigan

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 […]

MA: Jul Fest

Spiran Hall Rockport, MA, United States

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

CT: Joulukuu

Finnish American Heritage Society Canterbury, Connecticut

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

AZ: Nordic Fair

Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church Tucson, AZ, United States

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

MN: Pikkujoulu

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!

MI: Finnish Independence Day

Finnish Center Association 35200 W. Eight Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, United States

"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.