The 102nd Finnish Independence Day celebration is organized by the Finnish-American Chamber of Commerce and hosted by the Honorary Consul of Finland John Saunders. Music by concert pianist Kati Eriikka Arikoski-Johnson, dinner, full bar and dance hits taking us late into the night headlined by Finnish entertainer Simodeus.
This festive, black tie, holiday tradition includes an open bar, a selection of hors d’oeuvres, a three course dinner, Lucia Procession and Lucia songs, guest performance, and dancing until midnight!
In celebration of Finland's 102nd anniversary of independence, pianist Ruusamari Teppo, the great-great-granddaughter of Jean Sibelius, will play a concert. This event is co-sponsored by FFCPC and Messiah Lutheran church, Portland's Finnish church.
Enjoy an evening featuring: - Festive holiday dinner buffet - Full open bar and Non-alcoholic beverages - DJ playing the best tunes throughout the night - FinnsConnect Independence Day Raffle – please bring cash for tickets For registration, dinner menu and more information, click below.
A young woman who has lost her husband in the Winter War becomes a nurse to victims of the Continuation War in this underappreciated film. Seen largely from the perspective of the main character, war becomes primarily a struggle to deal with loss and to respond to new opportunities for love.
Susanna Mälkki leads a concerto of our time and a symphony for all time, with Knussen's Violin Concerto and Beethoven's Symphony No. 3, "Eroica."
Get festive at the 38th Tucson Nordic Fair, featuring the music, food and holiday traditions of the Nordic countries. Shop for pulla bread and Finnish items, hand- knit woolens, gloves, books, Frazer chocolates, Marimekko napkins, trolls! (elves) and more!
36th annual Nordic craft fair extravaganza, with crowning of Lucia, entertainment, Nordic foods, photos with Joulupukki, and holiday cheer.
A holiday celebration for the family.
Experience the sights, scents, spirits and flavors of Finland at the annual holiday celebration at Balboa Park.