DC: A Reindeer’s Journey
Embassy of FInland Washington, D.C., DC, United StatesScreening of the film about a newborn reindeer in Lapland, northern Finland, as part of the DC Environmental Film Festival.
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MA: St. Urho’s Dinner Dance
The Finnish Center at Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United StatesWear the purple and green and join the St. Urho's fun including a dance lesson, social hour, dinner and dancing with music by the Central Mass Accordion Club. Decorate a hat for the contest!
NY: Maple & Spruce, Birch & Pine
Scandinavia House New York, NY, United StatesMiolina musicians Mioi Takeda and Lynn Bechtold will perform new works by Swedish composer and sound artist Ann Rosén, Finnish composer Tomi Räisänen, and Lynn Bechtold, and others.
CT: Birch Bark Basket Workshop
Finnish Hall - Canterbury Canterbury, CT, United StatesBirch bark artist Elaine Moe will teach you to weave a traditional Finnish basket.
WA: Finnish Fanfare
National Nordic Museum Seattle, WashingtonCascadia Brass takes us on a tour of the Finnish brass ensemble tradition throughout its evolution and history. It is certain to be a blast!
MN: Pianist Gail Olszewski
Danish American Center Minneapolis, MinnesotaGail Olszewski performs works by Jean Sibelius, Ilmari Hannikainen, Oskar Merikanto, Selim Palmgren, Erkki Melartin and Leevi Madetoja from her recent recording, Northern Lights: Finnish Favorites.
WA: Fire and Ice – film
Swedish Club Seattle, WA, United StatesTo commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Winter War, this stirring documentary by Ben Strout returns. It was first shown in Seattle in May of 2006 as part of Strout’s first appearance as Finlandia Foundation Lecturer of the Year.
MA: Nature and Forest Therapy Walk
Holly Hill Farm Cohasset, MAIn the Nordic regions, where winters are long and summers short, Nordics embrace each season for what it has to offer, which over time becomes a life-long connection with Nature. We are going to experience this same Nordic-style connection as Henna Capone, founder of Live Nordic, and certified nature and forest therapy guide, Kirsten Snow, […]
MA: Finnish Breakfast
The Finnish Center at Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United StatesEnjoy pannukakku, bacon, sausage, fruit and pulla at this Finnish breakfast. Artist Karen Kemp will display and sell her work, and Raivaaja Foundation will have an information table.
CT: Hannu Makipuro Concert
Stonehurst of Hampton Valley Hampton, CTEnjoy an evening of music by Hannu Makipuro and special guests to benefit the Finnish American Heritage Society.