CT: Hannu Makipuro Concert
Stonehurst of Hampton Valley Hampton, CTEnjoy an evening of music by Hannu Makipuro and special guests to benefit the Finnish American Heritage Society.
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WI: Pasty Dinner
Grace Lutheran Church (WI) Milwaukee, WI, United StatesThe savory pastry-wrapped meat or veggie pie accompanied by Nordic beer.
MI: Finnish Genealogy
Finnish Center Association 35200 W. Eight Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, United StatesDr. 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, WashingtonThe 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, FloridaCalled "imaginative and versatile," Finnish pianist Paavali Jumppanen performs.
MN: Finnish Cultural Weekend Retreat
Salolampi Language Village Bemidji, MN, United StatesActivities 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 StatesBoth 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, MNThe Finnish kantele group appears as part of the Folk Fest Residency, on their latest U.S. tour.
MA: Boston Sings – FORK
Somerville Theatre Somerville, MAThe 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.