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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 States

The 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 States

Enjoy 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.

VIRTUAL: National Museum of Finland Tour

Explore the exhibitions and the main building of the National Museum of Finland, the national cultural history museum. The experience is 45 minutes long and presented over Zoom. $5 for ASHM and FASDV members and $10 for nonmembers, registration is required.

MN: Nordic Music Festival

Lions Park Victoria, MN

The music, food, dance, traditions and crafts of Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Plus a silent auction, Viking Village and Lutefisk Toss.