"Nordic Utopia? African Americans in the 20th Century," illuminates the untold story of African American visual and performing artists who sought new possibilities, inspiration, and environments in the Nordic countries as an alternative to Paris. This exhibition is the first comprehensive examination of this topic. On June 13: Howard Smith: African American Artist in Finland […]
Living Here Feels Like I am In My Homeland, Finland features paintings and works on paper by Finnish-born artist Vaino Kola. After serving as a professor at Wheaton College in Massachusetts for 26 years, Kola settled in Deer Isle, Maine in 1994. Seemingly untouched, picturesque locations in and around Deer Isle, have provided an endless supply […]
World Forestry Center presents Tree People, an exhibition by Finnish photographers Ritva Kovalainen and Sanni Seppo. This exhibition braids forest mythology with an almost forgotten treasure trove of customs and beliefs, portraying the sacred connection between people and trees in Finnish folk culture. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Join the celbration with music by Steve Solkela, Finnish American Choir, plus historic buildings, games, cookout and bonfire.
July 6 is the birthdate of Finnish poet and writer Eino Leino (1878-1926). Find more about him at the link below. This is Flag Day also recognizes the Day of Summer and the Day of Poetry.
Never done Finnish dancing before? Don't worry; before the dance we're offering a 4:00pm workshop where we'll learn the basic steps to Finnish dances like polkas, humppa, and masurkka. Then […]
Enjoy a cup of coffee with friends old and new at Nordia House! ALL are welcome, whether Nordic or just interested in Nordic culture.
Enjoy the Children's Unique Books Storytime and activity at North Wind Books at the Finnish American Heritage Center.
Discuss "Fishing for the Little Pike" by Juhani Karila. Translator Lola Rogers will be present as a special guest for a discussion of Finnish author Juhani Karila’s English-language debut novel. […]
Get ready to tap your toes to traditional Finnish and grassroots acoustic music. The event takes place at the Aura Hall on Friday-Saturday with a performance on Thursday in nearby L'Anse.
Enjoy the authentic sounds of this Finnish brass band playing polkas, marches and more.
Learn about Kayleigh Karinen's research into Finnishness in the Upper Midwest.
Celebrating Finland through lectures, music, films, tours, exhibits, tori marketplace and much more!
Young professionals are invited to a Young & Finnspired: networking event at Hoops Brewing hosted by the FFN Young Leaders Board during FinnFest in Duluth. Enjoy an evening of networking, and engage with a dynamic panel of Finnish and Finnish-American professionals to experience a fresh take on Finnish culture, highlighting modern themes that resonate with […]
As part of FinnFest in Duluth, actor, comedian, musician and filmmaker Miska Kajanus presents his comedic monologue "My Immigrant Story" about his journey from Finland to Los Angeles.
Enjoy the music of Toby Hanson & The Smilin' Scandinavians.. This event is part of Naselle's A Taste of Festival.
As part of FinnFest in Duluth, FFN hosts a coffee hour and short program to hear the journey of Saving Finland in America and the Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock, Michigan, and a bit about the future.
Enjoy this roving dinner and event with speakers, performers, mini-tori, displays and great food at three locations: Naselle Community Center, Appelo Archives and Grays RIver Grange. This event is an FFN grant recipient.
As part of FinnFest in Duluth, meet FFN Lecturer of the Year Hanna Pylväinen, author of "The End of Drum-Time," which was a finalist for the 2023 National Book Award.
Learn to weave from start to finish: yarn selection, warp and weft calculation, loom dressing and tie up, pattern drafting, shuttle use and hand weaving techniques. You will dress a loom for a finished table runner or wall hanging and weave samples on various four and eight shaft floor and table looms. Warp and weft […]
Enjoy this casual meet up with Kayleigh Karinen, a Finnish American linguist living in Helsinki with a flair for making learning fun and engaging! This is a Finntastic opportunity to practice your Finnish, no matter the level, in a relaxed and friendly environment. No registration is required.