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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 at the link below.

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.

ONLINE: Nordic Book Club

Scandinavian House discussion of the new novel Bolla by Finnish-Kosovan author Pajtim Statovci. It's an unlikely love story in Kosovo with unpredictable consequences that reverberate throughout a young man’s life. Free, advance registration required; click below.

VIRTUAL: National Museum of Finland Tour

Explore the exhibitions and the main building of the National Museum of Finland, the national cultural history museum. The experience is 45 minutes long and presented over Zoom. $5 for ASHM and FASDV members and $10 for nonmembers, registration is required.

MN: Nordic Music Festival

Lions Park Victoria, MN

The music, food, dance, traditions and crafts of Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Plus a silent auction, Viking Village and Lutefisk Toss.

MN: Finn Fun Day

Lake Phalen 1600 Phalen Dr, St Paul, MN, United States

Food, Fun and Games! All are welcome whether you're Finnish, Finnish-American or simply interested in Finnish things.

IL: Scandinavian Day Festival

Vasa Park - IL South Elgin, Illinois

The 41st celebration features an ABBA Salute and other entertainment, re-enactors, activities for the kids, delicious foods and an assortment of goods of the five Nordic countries.

Virtual Panel: Architecture & Design

Learning on Both Sides of the Atlantic: Experts in Helsinki and New York discuss pedagogical methods of in formal education from pre-school to secondary education (K-12). For details and to […]

MN: Mojakka Day

An afternoon of family fun in Saginaw, with music by Steve Solkela, baked goods, white elephant sale, quilt raffle and mojakka to go!