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VIRTUAL: Soiva Music Camp Info Session

LET’S MAKE MUSIC TOGETHER JULY 15-21, 2024 near Olympia, Washington for students ages 12-17 FFN's Soiva Camp has a new format, location and collaboration with Sibelius Academy’s Global Music program that offers the opportunity for musical exploration to everyone, whether or not they have previous training in music. Join the informational session to learn about […]

NY: Sibelius and His Favorites

Norwegian Seaman's Church New York, New York

An afternoon of chamber music featuring Finnish musicians, cello professor Martti Rousi, pianist Ossi Tanner and violinist Vivian Stolt. The program is  influenced by the favorite compositions of Finnish national composer Jean Sibelius, plus music by Zoltan Kodaly, Edward Grieg and Dmitri Shostakovich.

IL: Pea Soup Lunch

Estonian House Linconlnshire/Riverwoods, IL

Enjoy a choice of traditional or vegetarian pea soup, a special dessert and socializing while celebrating St. Urho.

NY: Reimagining Eero Saarinen

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

Eero Saarinen and his associates drew plans for many of the U.S.’ most recognizable foreign embassy buildings, namely the U.S. Embassies in London and Oslo. A panel discusses "The U.S. Embassies of the Cold War and Beyond," with Jorge Otero-Pailos, Eeva-Liisa Pelconen and David Peterson  

OR: Easter Celebration

Nordic Northwest

FFCPC and Portland Finnish School / Portlandin Suomi-koulu ilmoittaa (@portlandfinnishschool): with the German Zeitgeist & Sophie Scholl Schule - German weekend school host the Easter Family Event. The event is filled with the good magic while kids transform into the happy Easter witches (as per the Finnish tradition) and get to put the good Easter […]

ONLINE: Weaving in Finland

Join Phyllis Fredendall, co-director of the Finnish American Folk School in Hancock, Michigan, for an online presentation about her experiences visiting and weaving at folk schools and taitos in Finland. Click below to register for the Zoom coordinates.

NC: Finnish Night with the Carolina Hurricanes

PNC Arena Raleigh, NC

Join your fellow Finns to cheer on the Canes as they take on the Boston Bruins! Seats are in a reserved block where everyone can sit together.

ND: Nordic Gala

Faith United Methodist Church Fargo, ND

Enjoy a taste of the Nordics, silent auction and music by Steve Solkela. Proceeds benefit Scandinavian Festival;

MI: Kahvi ja Nisu

Finnish American Heritage Center

Meet and greet Finlandia Foundation National board members and guests over coffee and Finnish pastries by Nisu Bakery & Cafe in Hancock. Complimentary, but RSVP at link provided, please.

MI: EVOLUTION Exhibit

Finlandia Art Gallery Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock, Michigan

Finnish-American artist Heather Allen Hietala's exhibition. Finlandia Art Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.