Rising Finnish conductor Dalia Stasevska and Macedonian pianist Simon Trpčeski perform with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Tchaikovsky's First Concerto, Sibelius' First Symphony and a new work by Julia Wolfe.
"Thank You for your Service" means a great deal to Finnish Heritage Museum and its members
Finnish music for accordion with Matti Pulkki combines old and new music, from "Icons" by Einojuhani Rautavaara to a premiere performance of a piece by Reiko Füting.
Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts the New York Philharmonic in his own works about mythological twin brothers, Pollux the demigod and Castor the mortal, with music to match their temperaments. Plus, radiant strings, stirring chorales, and noble brasses evoke paintings — “The Concert of Angels,” “The Entombment,” and “The Temptation of St. Anthony” — by the 16th-century […]
An 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.
Meet American-Finnish author John Simon, and hear about his latest book "Impossible War," a historical fiction that depicts the story of Finnish Jews, focusing on their experiences during the WWII.
Presentations, performances, film, Tori and more!
Finnish American Society of the Midwest plans to have a merchandise table and Chicago Suomi Koulu will also have a table with yummy baked goods! Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. The bar "Vana Tallin" will be open. Additional seasonal Estonian favorites such as traditional Christmas sausage "Verivorst"; gingerbread cookies "piparkooged" and mulled […]
A brief membership meeting will be followed by a presentation by life-long West Paris resident, Rodney Abbott, who will reminisce about living amongst the Finnish families in his home town. Join us for what is sure to be an entertaining program and share in the coffee table.
The Chicago Blackhawks and FACC Midwest invite the Finnish Community to the United Center when the Blackhawks take on the Buffalo Sabres. With the purchase of a ticket through this offer, you will receive an autographed puck by Finnish defenseman, Olli Maatta. Purchase ticket by Friday, October 18 to guarantee yourself a signed puck. For […]