This mixed media exhibition by Finnish artist Marjo Levlin tells the story of late 19th century migration from Finland to the United States. A reception for the artist will take place at the gallery, Thursday, September 21st, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. with an artist talk beginning at 7:20 p.m. The reception is free and […]
One of this year’s nominees for the annual Nordic Council Literature Prize, Finnish writer Kaj Korkea-aho, will discuss his book Röda rummet (Red Room, 2021). It follows a young and slightly […]
Finnish author Juhani Karila talks about his new novel, "Fishing for the Little Pike." RSVP and read about the book at the link below.
FFN Lecturer of the Year Suzanne Matson will talk about her writing, and tapping her family and personal history in her works.
In this Online Nordic Book Club via Zoom, translator Mia Spangenberg talks about Pirkko Saisio's autofictional novel. “A beautifully rendered portrait of a strikingly queer life–Saisio troubles any distinction we […]
Narrative Threads: Works by Eight Nordic Artists presents multi-media artwork by Nordic artists, each distinguished by their innovative use of natural, synthetic, and digital materials. Finnish artists Heidi Hankaniemi, Marianne Huotari and Kristina Riska are featured.
FFN Lecturer of the Year Suzanne Matson reads from her works. Details to come
FAHS joins in the local Walktober series of events with museum tours and hors d'oeuvres sampling
The Detroit area Finnish Center will host a class on weaving rag rugs. Sandy Lampi Scheel will be the instructor and the barn loom that was donated several years ago will be used by the students to learn how to weave. This class will be offered on October 17, 18 and 19 beginning at 10:00 […]
Emma O'Kelly talks about her new book "Sauna: The Power of Deep Heat" with Eero Kilpi, president of the North American Sauna Society.
The Nordic film series includes this Finnish dark comedy about Pepe and a cast of characters in a small, northern town in Finland.
Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts LA Phil for three performances, Oct. 27-29. For a discount on tickets for The Alpine Symphony: Use code SPWDCH for 20% off. Check out the pre-concert Drinks […]
Enjoy the pannukakku breakfast to the traditional music f the Finnish brass band Ameriikan Poijat.
Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts LA Phil for three performances of The Alpine Symphony and world premiere of his Tiu, Oct. 27-29. The Saturday and Sunday concerts feature violinist Pekka Kuusisto in […]
Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts LA Phil for three performances, Oct. 27-29 of The Alpine Symphony and world premiere of his Tiu. The Saturday and Sunday concerts feature violinist Pekka Kuusisto in […]
Nordic Book Club will discuss Palm Beach Finland by Antti Tuomainen, a dark, poignant comedy thriller described as “a roller-coaster read and extraordinarily poignant” by The Guardian and a “Top Shelf Pick” by Publisher’s Weekly. Click below […]