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Virtual: Books from Finland

Book club to discuss Susanne Krizo's "When Birds Take Flight" - Finlandia Foundation grant recipient for 2020. The first book club event will be held virtually, with hopes of moving upcoming gatherings to take place in person.

My American Dream

Join Michel Wendell as he interviews Finnish and Finnish-American entrepreneurs pursuing their dreams in the U.S. The program will be posted at the FFN YouTube channel beginning today. Click below […]

CT: Hannu Makipuro Concert

StoneHurst at Hampton Valley Hampton, CT, United States

"There's Magic in the Air" features singer and trumpet player Hannu Makipuro with Phil Palonen and Evan Bellman on guitar, Bill Rood on sax, Rufus ‘Baby Grand’ Davis on keyboard, […]

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 […]

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.