OR: Sauna is Life
Sauna Culture in Finland exhibit explores the history and traditions of saunas while diving into the future of contemporary urban saunas as well. Open during Nordia House hours.
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MI: Requiem for the Overlooked
An exhibit by Calumet artist Cynthia Coté is an installation of drawings, collage, beadwork, and fiber art constructions, displayed alongside a collection of objects that inspired the work. Coté’s installation in the gallery includes her artwork as well as her collected objects. Gallery hours are 9:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday Artist reception and talk from 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. […]
WA: Nordic Utopia?
"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 […]
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ONLINE: Weaving in Finland
ONLINE: Weaving in Finland
Join Phyllis Fredendall, co-director of the Finnish American Folk School in Hancock, Michigan, for an online presentation about her experiences visiting and weaving at folk schools and taitos in Finland. […]
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NC: Finnish Night with the Carolina Hurricanes
NC: Finnish Night with the Carolina Hurricanes
Join your fellow Finns to cheer on the Canes as they take on the Boston Bruins! Seats are in a reserved block where everyone can sit together.
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ND: Nordic Gala
ND: Nordic Gala
Enjoy a taste of the Nordics, silent auction and music by Steve Solkela. Proceeds benefit Scandinavian Festival;
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MI: Kahvi ja Nisu
MI: Kahvi ja Nisu
Meet and greet Finlandia Foundation National board members and guests over coffee and Finnish pastries by Nisu Bakery & Cafe in Hancock. Complimentary, but RSVP at link provided, please.
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MI: EVOLUTION Exhibit
Finnish-American artist Heather Allen Hietala's exhibition. Finlandia Art Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
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MI: Re-Opening of Finnish American Heritage Center
MI: Re-Opening of Finnish American Heritage Center
Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock re-opening and ribbon cutting ceremony with remarks, performances and flag raising
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MI: EVOLUTION Opening Reception
MI: EVOLUTION Opening Reception
Meet Finnish-American artist Heather Allen Hietala at the opening of her exhibition, which runs through June 5. Light refreshments and artist talk at 7:20 pm. Complimentary, but RSVP at link below please.
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MI: Meet Author Hanna Pylväinen
MI: Meet Author Hanna Pylväinen
Finlandia Foundation National Lecturer of the Year Hanna Pylväinen will talk about her work at a Lecture and Book Signing hosted by North Wind Books. She is the author of The End of Drum-Time, a 2023 finalist for the National Book Award for fiction. Event is complimentary but registration is required.
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PA: Spring Fest
PA: Spring Fest
Easter Service held by pastor Tiina Talvitie (in English and Finnish), Easter Egg Hunt for children, followed by traditional Easter Luncheon and a comedy show by Finlandia Foundation National’s Performer of the Year, Finnish-American actor, musician, comedian and filmmaker Miska Kajanus.
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VA: NATO Parade of Nations
VA: NATO Parade of Nations
Walk with Finland for the first time participating, with a float, in the Norfolk NATO Parade of Nations and International Village. Finlandia Foundation Tidewater will participate.
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OR: Vappu & Valborg Celebration
OR: Vappu & Valborg Celebration
Celebrate spring and enjoy traditional Finnish and Swedish pastries, a plate of savory Finnish sausage and potato salad, crafts for children, entertainment including Portland Nordic Chorus and more. In partnership with Finlandia Foundation Columbia Pacific Chapter, Portland Finnish School, and New Sweden Cultural Heritage Society
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CA: Sacramento Scandinavian Festival
CA: Sacramento Scandinavian Festival
Enjoy the music, food, crafts, entertainment and folk costume show of Finland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
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MI: Intro to Finnish Asahi
MI: Intro to Finnish Asahi
Learn the exercise that is practiced by people of all ages, using breathing and movements at a slow temp. It can be done standing or sitting.
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ONLINE: The Forest Finns
ONLINE: The Forest Finns
The Forest Finns were not only pivotal in the colonization of America (the colony of New Sweden for example) but also contributed through the continued migration to this country well […]
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CA: Vappu Celebration
CA: Vappu Celebration
Traditional Finnish salmon soup, munkki (donuts), Sima and more at this Mayday Celebration featuring the musical duo of Selma Seppanen FFN Performer of the Year Miska Kajanus.
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ONLINE: Artist of the Year Eric Aho In Conversation
ONLINE: Artist of the Year Eric Aho In Conversation
Enjoy a chat with FFN Artist of the Year Eric Aho and Julia Paster, a founding member of the Young Leaders Board. Painting The Picture: An Interview with FFN Artist of the Year, Eric Aho. Register for the Zoom session at the link below.
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Soiva Music Camp Registration Deadline
April 30 is the last day to register for Soiva Music Camp, July 15-21 in Washington State. Click below for details and/or go to: https://finlandiafoundation.org/programs/soiva-international-music-camp-2024/
Salolampi Scholarship Deadline
Youths apply by April 30 for financial assistance from Finlandia Foundation to attend the summertime Salolampi Finnish Language Village in Bemidji, MN.
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NY: Jane’s Walk in Finntown
NY: Jane’s Walk in Finntown
Robert Saasto will guide a free, 90-minute walking tour of the Sunset Park area of Brooklyn, which was once the home of the largest population of Finns in New York City. The Finns built the first non-profit co-operative apartment buildings in the nation, many of which are still standing today. Robert has been instrumental in […]