MI: Festival Ruska Concert
Finnish American Heritage CenterTallari, an ensemble that has toured internationally for more than 30 years, was created and is supported by the Finnish government to promote Finnish folk music around the world.
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WA: The Winter War
Swedish Cultural Center Seattle, WA, United StatesThis classic film, released on the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of the Winter War, is hailed as one of the most realistic depictions of war ever created. With Antti Tuuri’s script from his novel of the same name, director Pekka Parikka has created an epic that is, at the same time, personal and human. […]
IL: Jimmy Träskelin and Tallari
Myron R. Szold Music & Dance Hall Chicago, IllinoisGet ready to dance right back to the turn of the 20th century, as Jimmy Träskelin and Tallari tune up for a ”Finn Hall” experience! The Finnish folk music group is touring the USA with a special program called Lähtölaulu - A Song of Departure. This project has the three musicians - featuring singer and […]
WI: “Staying Sami”
Grace Lutheran Church (WI) Milwaukee, WI, United StatesPast FFN Lecturer of the Year and UWM Professor Thomas Dubois presents "Staying Sami in a Time of Massive Change" This talk will present the ways that modern Sami seek to maintain their identity and culture as an indigenous people in a time of massive change. It will look at the ways Sami look back […]
IL: Jimmy Träskelin and Tallari
Estonian House Linconlnshire/Riverwoods, ILFASM will be hosting Folk Music Group Tallari; $10 donation. They are touring the US with a special program called Lahtolaulu-A Song of Departure. The musicians are singer and harmonica player Jimmy Traskelin and Tallari members Katri Haukilahti and Sampo Korva. Their song material dives into the golden age of Finnish-American immigration. After the performance, […]
Lindfors Law Scholarship Deadline
Scholarship applications are due to the Finlandia Foundation office for Finnish and American law students. Click below for details.
CT: FACES at FAHS
Finnish American Heritage Society Canterbury, ConnecticutShop the annual Fine Art & Craft Exhibit & Sale, enjoy live music, craft demonstrations and cafe.
WI: Scandinavian Festival
Ronald Reagan Elementary School New Berlin, WisconsinCelebrate Nordic Heritage with food, entertainment, dancing and more from Finland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
IL: Vasa Park Fish Boil
Scandinavian Park / Vasa Park South Elgin, IL, United States19th annual event with delicious "boil" and Scandinavian Tent Sale. For prices and reservations see the FASM website.
OR: Nordic Nights
Nordia House28th Annual Auction & Gala featuring dinner and silent and live auctions.