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AK: New Year Greetings

Finlandia Hall - Alaska Anchorage, AK, United States

Karlian stew and traditional New Year fortune telling from sculptures.

MI: Heikinpäivä

Finnish American Heritage Center

2 p.m. & 6 p.m. — Nordic Film Series presents “Sirkka: Past and Present,” shown in honor of the 100th anniversary of women earning the right to vote

CA: San Jose Sharks

SAP Center

It's Nordic Heritage Night as the NHL Sharks meet the Columbus Blue Jackets.

CA: Taina Kinnunen

Meet Finnish Cultural Anthropologist Taina Kinnunen, author of the new book "Kalifornia Kutsuu." Check the Facebook page for time and location.

IL: The Two Finn Cooks

Estonian House Linconlnshire/Riverwoods, IL

FFN Lecturer of the Year Soile Anderson and Eleanor Ostman share Finnish recipes and entertaining tips with a hands-on cooking class.

MN: Pekka Kuusisto and Nico Muhly

Parkway Theater Minneapolis, Minnesota

Finnish violin star Pekka Kuusisto returns to Liquid Music with prolific composer/pianist Nico Muhly for a rare duo evening of wide-ranging contemporary, classical, original and traditional music.

MI: Heikinpäivä

Finnish American Heritage Center

Jouhikko workshop with Clare Zuraw

MI: Heikinpäivä

Finnish American Heritage Center

5-string kantele workshop with Kay Seppälä

MI: Heikinpäivä

Finnish American Heritage Center

Sami People of Alaska exhibit opening, with remarks by exhibit curator Marlene Wisuri

Grants Application Deadline

Each year FFN awards funds to projects, people and programs involved in furthering appreciation and understanding of Finnish America and Finland. Click below for details on the application process.