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 for link.
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MI: Juhannus
Finnish American Heritage CenterWhile the full-blown celebration won't happen this year, there will be a salute to Midsummer with the decoration and raising of the traditional pole.
MA: Music and Moonlight
The Finnish Center at Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United StatesStroll the grounds during the Full Moon Walk accompanied by music from members of the Saima Park Community Orchestra. Rain date: June 25.
Virtual FinnFest USA Music Series
Singer, songwriter, guitarist, kantele player and poet Diane Järvi performs: "The Way She Told Her Story." For more information click below.
VIRTUAL Coffee Concert ~ Kahvikonsertti
Juhannus concert from Nurmes, Finland, by cellist Jussi Makkonen and pianist Nazig Azezian, exclusively for Finlandia Foundation National. Watch it at the FFN YouTube channel, below.
ME: Meet the Finn Cooks
Finnish Heritage House South Thomaston, ME, United StatesFFN Lecturer of the Year team, Soile Anderson and Eleanor Ostman, will co-present aspects of Finnish foodways. Authors of the book Celebrations to Remember: Exceptional Party Décor and Fabulous Food, they will also demonstrate how to prepare two Finnish foods: piirakka and salmon chowder, with samples for attendees.
CT: Juhannus
Celebrate Midsummer with bonfire, Finnish Long drink, lawn games, and refreshments.
MI: Juhannus
Finnish Center Association 35200 W. Eight Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, United StatesJoin the Midsummer Celebration and the reopening of the Finnish Center with summertime refreshments. $12 RSVP at 248-478-6939.
In Conversation
Maria Voltaine interviews fascinating Finnish-American and Finnish people in this new, monthly series available at the FFN YouTube channel beginning today. Click below.
VIRTUAL Kids Craft
Join us for a kid-friendly landscape art program to celebrate Finnish National Art Day! Materials needed: paper to draw on, black marker, drawing utensils (crayons, pencils, markers, etc.). RSVP below for the link to take part.