Leslie D. Bartlett will share findings on how Finns set out to learn English in the late 1890s in the area of Lanesville. It's a background story of events prior to the great cultural triumph of Finnish music, plays, sculpture and art. Of characters filled with darkness, despair and finally triumph.
FFN Performer of the Year Juli Wood performs.
Aallotar, violinist Sara Pajunen and accordionist Teija Kiku, will perform their original "chamber folk" music.
Aallotar, violinist Sara Pajunen and accordionist Teija Kiku, will perform their original "chamber folk" music.
Enjoy a full day of activities, from the hearty Finnish breakfast to the film, "Finnish Center at Saima Park, the Next Generation Workshops" to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing the Saima Park grounds.
Learn to craft your own beautiful Sami inspired bracelet (new patterns) using traditional Sami techniques with materials imported from Sweden - 4% silver thread, reindeer leather (new colors), shed reindeer antler button. Instructor — CIndy ErIcksmoen Class fee $20 + materials fee $45 paid to instructor, cash or check. Additional kits will be available for […]
Join the Kaleva Day Celebration hosted by Knights & Ladies of the Kaleva. The brunch event features guest performers Eliisa Seigle and Don Reinholm. Lecturer of the Year Frank Eld will make a presentation about Finnish log construction.
Enjoy a traditional Finnish feast of pea soup, Cole slaw, dark bread, lingonberries and dessert. Tickets available at the door.
Hear Dr. Riikka Pietiläinen-Caffrey, an associate professor of music at Bunker Hill Community College, talk about Finland's long tradition of choral music. The program includes video performances and listening to the music of Finnish choral composers.
The Oratorio Society of New York presents Jean Sibelius' Kullervo. The men from the choir will join with two soloists to perform this 70-minute suite that follows the life of the tragic character featured in Finland’s national epic poem, Kalevala on the Perelman Stage, Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall.