MI: Kristiina Uusitalo: A Song for Time
Finlandia Art Gallery Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock, MichiganFinnish artist Kristiina Uusitalo lives and works in Helsinki. Exhibit opening reception is at 7 p.m., Thursday, October 24.
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DC: The Magic of Finnish Forest
Embassy of FInland Washington, D.C., DC, United StatesAn exhibition of Konsta Punkka Wildlife Photography at the Embassy of Finland in the U.S. October 24, 30, November 6, 13 and 20, from 4-7 p.m. each day.
MI: Ancestral Secrets
Beechwood Hall Iron River, MichiganBetty Kangas Petroski will reveal discoveries she has made while translating records from the former Finnish Lutheran Church that served the Beechwood community from 1894-1956. Pat Turner will explain the significance of these 100-plus year-old documents and how they were acquired by the Beechwood Historical Society. A potluck supper precedes the presentation.
MA: Mälkki conducts Boston Symphony Orchestra
Boston Symphony Hall Boston, MA, United StatesFinnish conductor Susanna Mälkki returns for a program of sensually colorful French music as well as the American premiere of Swiss composer Dieter Ammann’s new work for piano and orchestra, written for the German-born Swiss pianist Andreas Haefliger.
MA: Mälkki Conducts Boston Symphony Orchestra
Boston Symphony Hall Boston, MA, United StatesFinnish conductor Susanna Mälkki returns for a program of sensually colorful French music as well as the American premiere of Swiss composer Dieter Ammann’s new work for piano and orchestra, written for the German-born Swiss pianist Andreas Haefliger.
NY: Music & Movie
First Unitarian Church of Ithaca Ithaca, New YorkOrganist Kent Washburn presents a special musical movie event: A live performance of Finnish classical and folk music arranged for organ, violin, and piano as the original soundtrack for the Finnish silent film "Laveata Tietä" (The Wide Road). . He will be joined by Tuulikki Tammi on violin and a pianist.
WA: War and Peace of Mind
Swedish Cultural Center Seattle, WA, United StatesUsing archival footage, letters from the front and recent interviews, this documentary explores the prolonged psychological effects of Finland’s wars on individuals and the nation. Director Ari Matikainen also skillfully puts those wars in the broader worldwide context of World War II.
WA: Ruusamari Teppo in Concert!
Valley Bible Church Rosburg, WA, United StatesConcert pianist Ruusamari Teppo performs.
IL: Chicago Film Festival
Running from October 16-27, the 55th cinematic feast features two Finnish films and one short, shown on October 21, 22 & 23 and 26 & 27. See the Finnish American Society of the Midwest calendar for film titles and line-up at: https://www.fasm.us/see.cgi/page/calendar
CA: Salonen & Sibelius
Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles, CA, United StatesLA Phil Centennial celebration with Salonen, who not only brings music by Sibelius but also the premiere of his complete Castor and Pollux. Joining him for Luonnotar is stunning South African soprano Golda Schultz.