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MI: Finnish Genealogy

Finnish Center Association 35200 W. Eight Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, United States

Dr. Paul Lehto presents "Adventures in Discovery" for all who want to learn more about their roots in Finland.

WA: Kalevala Day-Tribute to Sauna

National Nordic Museum Seattle, Washington

The 44th annual Kalevala Day will be a tribute to the Finnish sauna and sauna culture, and include a sauna built between 1914 and 1918.  There will be sauna stories and songs, a presentation about Finnish sauna culture, dancing and music by the Finnish Choral Society, Evergreen Kantele group and solo by Maria Mannisto.

FL: Paavali Jumppanen in Concert

Bak Middle School of the Arts West Palm Beach, Florida

Called "imaginative and versatile," Finnish pianist Paavali Jumppanen performs.

MN: Finnish Cultural Weekend Retreat

Salolampi Language Village Bemidji, MN, United States

Activities geared to adults at this Salolampi Language Village weekend may include baking/cooking demonstrations, handicrafts/weaving or small wooden projects. Significant time will be dedicated to connections around music, art or handicrafts; games, books and other cultural resources; and enjoyment of food, coffee and sauna together, all with a common Finnish undercurrent.

CA: 45th Scandinavian Festival

California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

Both days of the Festival are filled with music, dancing, food, lectures, demonstration, vendors and activities for young and old alike. The Viking Encampment and Sami Village will once again be present.

MA: Miolina

Scandinavian Cultural Center - MA West Newton, MA, United States

"Maple & Spruce, Birch & Pine" The violin duo Miolina plays new works by Finnish composer Tomi Räisänen and pieces by other Nordic composers.

MN: Kardemimmit

New York Mills Cultural Center New York Mills, MN

The Finnish kantele group appears as part of the Folk Fest Residency, on their latest U.S. tour.

MA: Boston Sings – FORK

Somerville Theatre Somerville, MA

The Finnish a cappella group FORK performs at this festival. As one of the world's leading professional a cappella groups, the four Finns of FORK have toured the globe with magnificent shows that fearlessly combine music, stand-up, theatre, dance and lights into an elegant night out with a fine-tuned sense of humor.

CA: 45th Scandinavian Festival

California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

Both days of the Festival are filled with music, dancing, food, lectures, demonstration, vendors and activities for young and old alike. The Viking Encampment and Sami Village will once again be present.

CA: Finnish Lutheran Church Service

St. Paul's Lutheran Church - CA Santa Monica, CA

Pastorit Jarmo Tarkki ja Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen Music Director Selma Seppänen, M.Mus. Liturgy and songs in Finnish, Sermon in English.