My American Dream
Join Michel Wendell as he interviews Finnish and Finnish-American entrepreneurs pursuing their dreams in the U.S. The program will be posted at the FFN YouTube channel beginning today. Click below for link.
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CT: Hannu Makipuro Concert
StoneHurst at Hampton Valley Hampton, CT, United States"There's Magic in the Air" features singer and trumpet player Hannu Makipuro with Phil Palonen and Evan Bellman on guitar, Bill Rood on sax, Rufus ‘Baby Grand’ Davis on keyboard, and Justin Blackburn on drums will perform jazz, swing and Broadway show tunes.
Virtual FinnFest USA Music Series
Eric Peltoniemi, "My Finnish American Musical Life." Eric sings in Finnish, “Finnglish” and English, while accompanying himself on the guitar. For more information click below.
MA: Pannukakku Breakfast
The Finnish Center at Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United StatesThe pannukakku breakfasts are back! Enjoy the oven pancake and sides.
VIRTUAL: Seminar about T-Bone Slim
Online seminar about T-Bone Slim; John Westmoreland received a grant from FFN to assist in his research and work. Click link to register for Zoom session by August 26.
OH: Annual Fish Fry
Saybrook Township Park Ashtabula, OH, United StatesEnjoy the annual fish fry, socializing, live music and a chance to win the raffle for the Toikka bird and Marimekko backpack.
Performer of the Year
September 1 is the deadline for application for Finlandia Foundation Performer of the Year, term January 1-December 31, 2022. For details about POY and application, go to the FFN website at the link below.
In Conversation
Maria Voltaine interviews fascinating Finnish-American and Finnish people in this new, monthly series available at the FFN YouTube channel beginning March 18. Click below.
DC: Moomin Animations – Thrills and Cuddles
National Children's Museum Washington, D.C.Learn how Finnish author Tove Jansson’s beloved Moomin books are brought to life using animation at this special exhibition at The National Children's Museum in Washington, D.C.
ONLINE: Nordic Book Club
Scandinavian House discussion of the new novel Bolla by Finnish-Kosovan author Pajtim Statovci. It's an unlikely love story in Kosovo with unpredictable consequences that reverberate throughout a young man’s life. Free, advance registration required; click below.