CT: Birch Bark Basket Workshop
Finnish Hall - Canterbury Canterbury, CT, United StatesBirch bark artist Elaine Moe will teach you to weave a traditional Finnish basket.
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WA: Finnish Fanfare
National Nordic Museum Seattle, WashingtonCascadia Brass takes us on a tour of the Finnish brass ensemble tradition throughout its evolution and history. It is certain to be a blast!
MN: Pianist Gail Olszewski
Danish American Center Minneapolis, MinnesotaGail Olszewski performs works by Jean Sibelius, Ilmari Hannikainen, Oskar Merikanto, Selim Palmgren, Erkki Melartin and Leevi Madetoja from her recent recording, Northern Lights: Finnish Favorites.
WA: Fire and Ice – film
Swedish Club Seattle, WA, United StatesTo commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Winter War, this stirring documentary by Ben Strout returns. It was first shown in Seattle in May of 2006 as part of Strout’s first appearance as Finlandia Foundation Lecturer of the Year.
MA: Nature and Forest Therapy Walk
Holly Hill Farm Cohasset, MAIn the Nordic regions, where winters are long and summers short, Nordics embrace each season for what it has to offer, which over time becomes a life-long connection with Nature. We are going to experience this same Nordic-style connection as Henna Capone, founder of Live Nordic, and certified nature and forest therapy guide, Kirsten Snow, […]
MA: Finnish Breakfast
The Finnish Center at Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United StatesEnjoy pannukakku, bacon, sausage, fruit and pulla at this Finnish breakfast. Artist Karen Kemp will display and sell her work, and Raivaaja Foundation will have an information table.
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.
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.