Take a self-guided tour of Copper Country Saunas throughout the central Keweenaw! Each one unique, set off on an afternoon adventure discovering the saunas that reside within the community. Tickets will contain a map and list of addresses for the tour. Tickets are $10, and only available for purchase physically during Sauna Week (Feb. 18-24): […]
February 28 is Kalevala Day, in honor and celebration of Finland’s National Epic. Elias Lönnrot collected the poems in Finland and Karelia and edited and compiled them into the first edition of “Kalevala" in 1835. See link below for more.
FFN Past Performer of the Year Sara Pajunen, violin/vocals (and friends) performing in the Boston Symphony Orchestra's Music of the Midnight Sun festival. Melding Finnish and Finnish-American influences, traditional and new music, and classical and folk approaches, Sara Pajunen creates breath-like, woven sound using violin, accordion, and voices.
Socializing, lunch and and membership meeting.
Finnish weaver and designer Satu Nisu will exhibit her work and meet with fiber artists and interior designers. She has two receptions scheduled for the public: March 14 and March 19.
Dinner catered by Chef Mikko and appearance by FFN Performer of the Year Miska Kajanus, who shares his story about his journey from Finland to the U.S.
Wear the purple and green for this fun time in honor of the legendary saint who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland.
Tasty food, door prizes and fun recognizing women and celebrating spring.
Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts the San Francisco Symphony in an all-Sibelius program.
Finland, Minnesota celebrates its 49th St. Urho's event, with beauty pageant, music, food and Saturday's parade.
