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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240425
DTSTAMP:20240211T092631Z
CREATED:20240110T092008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T092631Z
UID:15877-1704844800-1714003199@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:OR: Sauna is Life
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/or-sauna-is-life/
LOCATION:Nordia House
CATEGORIES:National Sauna Week
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240404
DTSTAMP:20240206T081520Z
CREATED:20240206T081320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T081520Z
UID:16145-1707350400-1712188799@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MI: Requiem for the Overlooked
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGallery hours are 9:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday \nArtist reception and talk from 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 8.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mi-requiem-for-the-overlooked/
LOCATION:Finlandia Art Gallery\, Finnish American Heritage Center\, Hancock\, Michigan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T150000
DTSTAMP:20240206T074609Z
CREATED:20240206T074609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T074609Z
UID:16141-1709467200-1709478000@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CT: New Member Welcome Pot Luck
DESCRIPTION:Socializing\, lunch and and membership meeting.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ct-new-member-welcome-pot-luck/
LOCATION:Finnish-American Heritage Society of CT
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240321
DTSTAMP:20240309T105740Z
CREATED:20240309T105740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T105740Z
UID:16381-1709769600-1710979199@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MN: Visiting Artist Satu Nisu
DESCRIPTION:Finnish weaver and designer Satu Nisu will exhibit her work and meet with fiber artists and interior designers. \nShe has two receptions scheduled for the public: March 14 and March 19.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mn-visiting-artist-satu-nisu/
LOCATION:Textile Center\, Minneapolis\, MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T220000
DTSTAMP:20240309T104300Z
CREATED:20240309T104224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T104300Z
UID:16378-1709922600-1709935200@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:DC: Kalevala Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Dinner catered by Chef Mikko and appearance by FFN Performer of the Year Miska Kajanus\, who shares his story about his journey from Finland to the U.S.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/dc-kalevala-dinner/
LOCATION:Embassy of FInland\, Washington\, D.C.\, DC\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T210000
DTSTAMP:20240309T164109Z
CREATED:20240309T164109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T164109Z
UID:16402-1709924400-1709931600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MI: St. Urho's Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Wear the purple and green for this fun time in honor of the legendary saint who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mi-st-urhos-celebration-3/
LOCATION:Finnish Cultural Center\, Farmington Hills\, Michigan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T190000
DTSTAMP:20240309T180001Z
CREATED:20240309T175905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T180001Z
UID:16413-1710086400-1710097200@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:AK: International Women's Day
DESCRIPTION:Tasty food\, door prizes and fun recognizing women and celebrating spring.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ak-international-womens-day/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T163000
DTSTAMP:20240309T181515Z
CREATED:20240309T181515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T181515Z
UID:16414-1710424800-1710433800@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CA: All Sibelius Concert
DESCRIPTION:Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts the San Francisco Symphony in an all-Sibelius program.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ca-all-sibelius-concert/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240318
DTSTAMP:20240309T171342Z
CREATED:20240309T171342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T171342Z
UID:16407-1710460800-1710719999@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MN: St. Urho's Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Finland\, Minnesota celebrates its 49th St. Urho’s event\, with beauty pageant\, music\, food and Saturday’s parade.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mn-st-urhos-celebration-4/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T203000
DTSTAMP:20240309T170947Z
CREATED:20240309T170947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T170947Z
UID:16406-1710527400-1710534600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MN: St. Urho's Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the legendary St. Urho with a pea soup cook off and music for dancing by Lauluaika.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mn-st-urhos-celebration-3/
LOCATION:Danish American Center\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T220000
DTSTAMP:20240309T181850Z
CREATED:20240309T181850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T181850Z
UID:16415-1710531000-1710540000@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CA: All Sibelius Concert
DESCRIPTION:Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts the San Francisco Symphony in an all-Sibelius program.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ca-all-sibelius-concert-2/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240317
DTSTAMP:20240309T102612Z
CREATED:20240309T102612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T102612Z
UID:16376-1710547200-1710633599@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:St. Urho's Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the legendary Saint who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crops. A Finnish-American tale that started in the 1950s.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/st-urhos-day-4/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T130000
DTSTAMP:20240309T134710Z
CREATED:20240309T134710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T134710Z
UID:16384-1710590400-1710594000@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Saint Urho's Day
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history of the Finnish-American legend of Saint Urho\, celebrated on March 16. Email for Zoom coordinates: mlariv@icloud.com.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/virtual-saint-urhos-day/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T200000
DTSTAMP:20240309T154325Z
CREATED:20240309T154304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T154325Z
UID:16393-1710604800-1710619200@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MA: St. Urho's Day Dinner Dance
DESCRIPTION:Wear the purple and green and enjoy an evening of food\, dancing and trivia game with music by the Central Mass Accordion Club.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ma-st-urhos-day-dinner-dance-4/
LOCATION:The Finnish Center at Saima Park\, Fitchburg\, MA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T220000
DTSTAMP:20240309T182145Z
CREATED:20240309T182115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T182145Z
UID:16417-1710617400-1710626400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CA: All Sibelius Concert
DESCRIPTION:Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts the San Francisco Symphony in an all-Sibelius program.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ca-all-sibelius-concert-3/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Sibelius Concert
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240320
DTSTAMP:20240319T171116Z
CREATED:20240319T171116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T171116Z
UID:16460-1710806400-1710892799@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Minna Canth Day
DESCRIPTION:March 19\, the birthdate in 1844 of author Minna Canth; also the Day of Equality in Finland
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/minna-canth-day-3/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240722
DTSTAMP:20240602T095248Z
CREATED:20240602T095248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T095248Z
UID:16727-1711152000-1721606399@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:WA: Nordic Utopia?
DESCRIPTION:“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. \nOn June 13: Howard Smith: African American Artist in Finland \nThis exhibition is supported by a grant from Finlandia Foundation National. \nCheck for museum hours.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/wa-nordic-utopia/
LOCATION:National Nordic Museum\, Seattle\, Washington
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T100000
DTSTAMP:20240309T133721Z
CREATED:20240309T133721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T133721Z
UID:16383-1711180800-1711188000@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MA: Pannukakku Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the traditional Finnish oven pancake\, pulla and more.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ma-pannukakku-breakfast-12/
LOCATION:The Finnish Center at Saima Park\, Fitchburg\, MA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T110000
DTSTAMP:20240206T075457Z
CREATED:20240206T075457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T075457Z
UID:16142-1711180800-1711191600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CT: Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a tasty breakfast and socializing.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ct-pancake-breakfast-3/
LOCATION:Finnish American Heritage Society\, Canterbury\, Connecticut
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T110000
DTSTAMP:20240309T154848Z
CREATED:20240309T154848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T154848Z
UID:16394-1711180800-1711191600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CT: Pannukakku Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the traditional Finnish oven pancake\, pulla and more at this fun breakfast feast.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ct-pannukakku-breakfast/
LOCATION:Finnish-American Heritage Society of CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T140000
DTSTAMP:20240312T191134Z
CREATED:20240312T191048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T191134Z
UID:16454-1711198800-1711202400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Soiva Music Camp Info Session
DESCRIPTION:LET’S MAKE MUSIC TOGETHER JULY 15-21\, 2024 near Olympia\, Washington\nfor students ages 12-17\nFFN’s Soiva Camp has a new format\, location and collaboration with Sibelius Academy’s Global Music program that offers the opportunity for musical exploration to everyone\, whether or not they have previous training in music.\nJoin the informational session to learn about and ask questions of Soiva Coordinator Maria Männistö and instructors Artur Uronen and Kata Vuoristo. Please explore the FFN website for details about Soiva Music Camp 2024 at:  https://finlandiafoundation.org/…/soiva-international…/\nREGISTER IN ADVANCE AT THE ZOOM EVENT LINK BELOW
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/virtual-soiva-music-camp-info-session/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T170000
DTSTAMP:20240321T230514Z
CREATED:20240321T230514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T230514Z
UID:16462-1711206000-1711213200@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:NY: Sibelius and His Favorites
DESCRIPTION:An afternoon of chamber music featuring Finnish musicians\, cello professor Martti Rousi\, pianist Ossi Tanner and violinist Vivian Stolt. The program is  influenced by the favorite compositions of Finnish national composer Jean Sibelius\, plus music by Zoltan Kodaly\, Edward Grieg and Dmitri Shostakovich.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ny-sibelius-and-his-favorites/
LOCATION:Norwegian Seaman’s Church\, New York\, New York
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T150000
DTSTAMP:20240309T102727Z
CREATED:20240309T101747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T102727Z
UID:16375-1711285200-1711292400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:IL: Pea Soup Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a choice of traditional or vegetarian pea soup\, a special dessert and socializing while celebrating St. Urho.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/il-pea-soup-lunch/
LOCATION:Estonian House\, Linconlnshire/Riverwoods\, IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T210000
DTSTAMP:20240322T151546Z
CREATED:20240322T151422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T151546Z
UID:16465-1711479600-1711486800@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:NY: Reimagining Eero Saarinen
DESCRIPTION:Eero Saarinen and his associates drew plans for many of the U.S.’ most recognizable foreign embassy buildings\, namely the U.S. Embassies in London and Oslo. A panel discusses “The U.S. Embassies of the Cold War and Beyond\,” with Jorge Otero-Pailos\, Eeva-Liisa Pelconen and David Peterson \n 
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ny-reimagining-eero-saarinen/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Ave.\, New York\, NY\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T130000
DTSTAMP:20240309T172434Z
CREATED:20240309T172324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T172434Z
UID:16409-1711792800-1711803600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:OR: Easter Celebration
DESCRIPTION:FFCPC and Portland Finnish School / Portlandin Suomi-koulu ilmoittaa (@portlandfinnishschool): with the German Zeitgeist & Sophie Scholl Schule – German weekend school host the Easter Family Event.\n\n\nThe event is filled with the good magic while kids transform into the happy Easter witches (as per the Finnish tradition) and get to put the good Easter magic into use\, and in return earn their reward. There will be fun Easter crafts\, Finnish delicacies for the season and egg hunt.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/or-easter-celebration/
LOCATION:Nordic Northwest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T140000
DTSTAMP:20240324T031015Z
CREATED:20240324T031015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T031015Z
UID:16474-1711976400-1711980000@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: Weaving in Finland
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick below to register for the Zoom coordinates.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/online-weaving-in-finland/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T220000
DTSTAMP:20240310T213242Z
CREATED:20240310T213242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T213242Z
UID:16419-1712257200-1712268000@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:NC: Finnish Night with the Carolina Hurricanes
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/nc-finnish-night-with-the-carolina-hurricanes/
LOCATION:PNC Arena\, Raleigh\, NC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T210000
DTSTAMP:20240310T191739Z
CREATED:20240310T191739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T191739Z
UID:16430-1712422800-1712437200@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:ND: Nordic Gala
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a taste of the Nordics\, silent auction and music by Steve Solkela. Proceeds benefit Scandinavian Festival;
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/nd-nordic-gala-2/
LOCATION:Faith United Methodist Church\, Fargo\, ND
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T170000
DTSTAMP:20240322T153735Z
CREATED:20240322T153735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T153735Z
UID:16468-1712847600-1712854800@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MI: Kahvi ja Nisu
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mi-kahvi-ja-nisu/
LOCATION:Finnish American Heritage Center\, 435 Quincy St\, Hancock\, MI\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240606
DTSTAMP:20240322T154852Z
CREATED:20240322T154852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T154852Z
UID:16470-1712880000-1717631999@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MI: EVOLUTION Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Finnish-American artist Heather Allen Hietala’s exhibition. Finlandia Art Gallery hours are Monday-Friday\, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mi-evolution-exhibit/
LOCATION:Finlandia Art Gallery\, Finnish American Heritage Center\, Hancock\, Michigan
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