The 29th Annual Contemporary Finnish American Artist Series Exhibition features Lisa Autio of Montana. Opening reception with the artist is at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 5.
Enjoy traditional cake and coffee in recognition of Finland's Independence.
Experience the sights, scents, spirits and flavors of Finland at the annual holiday celebration at Balboa Park.
The public is invited to an authorized showing of the legendary "The Unknown Soldier" movie, on Finland's Independence Day. The movie will be shown in Finnish with English subtitles with a running time of three (3) hours. The event is free - donations will be accepted. Refreshments will be served.
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."