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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T140000
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UID:15686-1698588000-1698598800@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CA: Salonen Conducts LA Phil
DESCRIPTION: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 Shrink.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ca-salonen-conducts-la-phil-3/
LOCATION:Walt Disney Concert Hall\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T170000
DTSTAMP:20231019T222719Z
CREATED:20231019T221906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T222719Z
UID:15685-1698501600-1698512400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CA: Salonen at LA Phil
DESCRIPTION: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 Shrink.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ca-salonen-at-la-phil-2/
LOCATION:Walt Disney Concert Hall\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T100000
DTSTAMP:20231018T022342Z
CREATED:20231018T021428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T022342Z
UID:15679-1698480000-1698487200@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MA: Breakfast & Brass
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the pannukakku breakfast to the traditional music f the Finnish brass band Ameriikan Poijat.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ma-breakfast-brass/
LOCATION:The Finnish Center at Saima Park\, Fitchburg\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T223000
DTSTAMP:20231019T221633Z
CREATED:20231019T221536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T221633Z
UID:15683-1698436800-1698445800@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CA: Salonen at LA Phil
DESCRIPTION:Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts LA Phil for three performances\, Oct. 27-29. \nFor a discount on tickets for The Alpine Symphony: Use code SPWDCH for 20% off. \nCheck out the pre-concert Drinks in the Garden and post-concert social hour: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter the show\, patrons can head across the street to The Grand LA\, where the LA Phil’s CODA program is hosting a special after-party. Attendance includes an exclusive sneak peek into the Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure exhibition and a complimentary drink from Best Coast Beverages\, included with $20 ticket of entry. Signing up for CODA is free and for all. By joining CODA\, members receive a 20% discount on select shows when logged into their account.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ca-salonen-at-la-phil/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231030
DTSTAMP:20230510T072735Z
CREATED:20230510T072735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T072735Z
UID:14992-1698364800-1698623999@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MA: FinnFunn Weekend
DESCRIPTION:The annual celebration of Finnish heritage\, food\, culture\, tori and fun!
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ma-finnfunn-weekend/
LOCATION:Gloucester and Rockport MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T210000
DTSTAMP:20230829T061559Z
CREATED:20230829T061559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T061559Z
UID:15541-1698260400-1698267600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:NY: The Woodcutter Story
DESCRIPTION:The Nordic film series includes this Finnish dark comedy about Pepe and a cast of characters in a small\, northern town in Finland.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ny-the-woodcutter-story/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Ave.\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finnish Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T210000
DTSTAMP:20230829T063158Z
CREATED:20230829T063158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T063158Z
UID:15545-1698174000-1698181200@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:NY: Sauna Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:Emma O’Kelly talks about her new book “Sauna: The Power of Deep Heat” with Eero Kilpi\, president of the North American Sauna Society.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ny-sauna-book-talk/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Ave.\, New York\, NY\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231020
DTSTAMP:20230818T123831Z
CREATED:20230818T122955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T123831Z
UID:15475-1697500800-1697759999@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MI: Learn to Weave Rag Rugs
DESCRIPTION:The Detroit area Finnish Center will host a class on weaving rag rugs. \nSandy 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 am each day. The class will consist of information sharing\, demonstrations\, discussions\, hands on projects as well as weaving. Contact Sandy for additional information or to register for the class (see link to the FCA news below.) \n  \n 
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mi-cordage-making-2/
LOCATION:Finnish Center Association\, 35200 W. Eight Mile Rd.\, Farmington Hills\, 48335\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T130000
DTSTAMP:20230510T063300Z
CREATED:20230510T063300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T063300Z
UID:14961-1697364000-1697374800@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CT: Walktober
DESCRIPTION:FAHS joins in the local Walktober series of events with museum tours and hors d’oeuvres sampling
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ct-walktober/
LOCATION:Finnish-American Heritage Society of CT
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231015
DTSTAMP:20230510T072039Z
CREATED:20230510T072039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T072039Z
UID:14987-1697241600-1697327999@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MD: A Reading & Cultural Event
DESCRIPTION:FFN Lecturer of the Year Suzanne Matson reads from her works. Details to come
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/md-a-reading-cultural-event/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T200000
DTSTAMP:20230829T071457Z
CREATED:20230829T071457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T071457Z
UID:15548-1696960800-1696968000@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: The Red Book of Farewells
DESCRIPTION: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 might try to draw between the personal and the political\, the remembered and the invented” (Morgan Thomas\, author of Manywhere). \nRegister at link below.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/online-the-red-book-of-farewells/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T235900
DTSTAMP:20230107T072856Z
CREATED:20210815T154806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230107T072856Z
UID:10144-1696896000-1696982340@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Day of Finnish Literature
DESCRIPTION:The birthday of the national writer of Finland Aleksis Kivi (1834-1872).
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/day-of-finnish-literature/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Finnish Flag Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T200000
DTSTAMP:20231004T231332Z
CREATED:20231004T230632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T231332Z
UID:15657-1696788000-1696795200@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MT: Suzanne Matson
DESCRIPTION:FFN Lecturer of the Year Suzanne Matson will talk about her writing\, and tapping her family and personal history in her works.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mt-suzanne-matson/
LOCATION:Kaleva Park Lodge\, Roberts\, Montana
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events,Lecturer of the Year
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T183000
DTSTAMP:20231004T232026Z
CREATED:20231004T232026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T232026Z
UID:15662-1696780800-1696789800@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:WA: Carl Wirkkala
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of music with Carl Wirkkala & The Whistle Punks
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/wa-carl-wirkkala/
LOCATION:Naselle Community Center\, Naselle\, WA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T220000
DTSTAMP:20231004T231225Z
CREATED:20231004T231225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T231225Z
UID:15660-1696701600-1696716000@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CA: Fishing for the Little Pike
DESCRIPTION:Finnish author Juhani Karila talks about his new novel\, “Fishing for the Little Pike.” RSVP and read about the book at the link below.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ca-fishing-for-the-little-pike/
LOCATION:Clio’s Books\, Oakland\, California
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T140000
DTSTAMP:20230922T164513Z
CREATED:20230922T164453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T164513Z
UID:15649-1696424400-1696428000@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE:  Author Talk with Kaj Korkea-aho
DESCRIPTION: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 depressed writer and musician who\, growing tired of his poverty as an artist\, jokingly places an ad in a local paper offering to write a novel in exchange for a nice apartment. \nAdvance registration for the free Zoom webinar is required.  Click below.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/online-author-talk-with-kaj-korkea-aho/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T160000
DTSTAMP:20230829T060034Z
CREATED:20230829T060034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T060034Z
UID:15535-1696078800-1696089600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MN: Beginning Wet Felting
DESCRIPTION:A class for adults as part of the Nordic Reflections in Fiber celebration.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mn-beginning-wet-felting/
LOCATION:The Nodic Center\, Duluth\, MN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T210000
DTSTAMP:20230829T061250Z
CREATED:20230829T061032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T061250Z
UID:15537-1695841200-1695848400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:NY: The Grump: In Search of an Escort
DESCRIPTION:Nordic comedy series includes this 2022 Mika Kaurismaki film about a journey of two estranged brothers.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ny-the-grump-in-search-of-an-escort/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Ave.\, New York\, NY\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231001
DTSTAMP:20230720T214831Z
CREATED:20230720T214831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T214831Z
UID:15419-1695772800-1696118399@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:ND: Norsk Hostfest
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of Denmark\, Finland\, Iceland\, Norway and Sweden\, with fun\, food\, entertainment\, artisans and Viking Village.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/nd-norsk-hostfest-2/
LOCATION:North Dakota State Fairgrounds\, Minot\, ND\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nordic heritage events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T210000
DTSTAMP:20230922T163707Z
CREATED:20230922T163707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T163707Z
UID:15648-1695754800-1695762000@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:NY: The Art of Making Picture Books
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning Finnish author and artist Marika Mijala\, translator Mia Spangbenberg\, and Etana Editions children’s book publisher Jenni Erkintalo discuss their work across artmaking\, translation\, and children’s book-making\,
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ny-the-art-of-making-picture-books/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Ave.\, New York\, NY\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T200000
DTSTAMP:20231004T092605Z
CREATED:20231004T092605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T092605Z
UID:15656-1695747600-1695758400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:DC: Young Leaders Forum
DESCRIPTION:Digital Economy and Tomorrow’s Leaders is the focus of the latest Young Leaders Forum with the FFN Young Leaders Board and the Embassy.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/dc-young-leaders-forum/
LOCATION:Embassy of FInland\, Washington\, D.C.\, DC\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T120000
DTSTAMP:20230629T104959Z
CREATED:20230629T104913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T104959Z
UID:15330-1695726000-1695729600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: When Eero Met His Match
DESCRIPTION:Eva Hagberg talks about her book focusing on architect Eero Saarinen and his relationship with Aline B. Louchheim.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/online-when-eero-met-his-match/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T160000
DTSTAMP:20230829T055858Z
CREATED:20230829T055744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T055858Z
UID:15531-1695474000-1695484800@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MN: Beginning Drop Spindle Spinning
DESCRIPTION:A class for children and adults as part of the Nordic Reflections in Fiber celebration.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/n-beginning-drop-spindke-spinning/
LOCATION:The Nordic Center\, Duluth\, MN
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T150000
DTSTAMP:20230629T110442Z
CREATED:20230629T110308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T110442Z
UID:15336-1695470400-1695481200@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MN: Finn Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the fun organized by multiple Finnish-American organizations.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mn-finn-fun-day-2/
LOCATION:Danish American Center\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240201
DTSTAMP:20230918T032806Z
CREATED:20230918T032806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T032806Z
UID:15627-1695254400-1706745599@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MI: Heading West\, Coming Back
DESCRIPTION:This mixed media exhibition by Finnish artist Marjo Levlin tells the story of late 19th century migration from Finland to the United States. \nA 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 open to the public. Refreshments will be served. \nGallery hours are 9:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday. \n 
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mi-heading-west-coming-back/
LOCATION:Finlandia Art Gallery\, Finnish American Heritage Center\, Hancock\, Michigan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T170000
DTSTAMP:20230629T095518Z
CREATED:20230629T095518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T095518Z
UID:15301-1694959200-1694970000@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MA: Sovittaja Dance
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the tunes at the Central Mass Accordion Club Dance
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ma-sovittaja-dance-6/
LOCATION:Finnish Heritage Society Sovittaja\, Rutland\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T150000
DTSTAMP:20230829T055529Z
CREATED:20230829T055423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T055529Z
UID:15529-1694955600-1694962800@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MN: SunFun Day
DESCRIPTION:Fiber art projects with Sue Brown and Alison Aune.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mn-sunfun-day/
LOCATION:The Nodic Center\, Duluth\, MN
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T143000
DTSTAMP:20230629T101422Z
CREATED:20230629T101422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T101422Z
UID:15317-1694944800-1694961000@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MA: Tori & Car Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Browse the Nordic marketplace and enjoy the Saima Classic Car Cruise\, plus vendors\, food and music
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ma-tori-car-cruise/
LOCATION:Saima Park\, Fitchburg\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T133000
DTSTAMP:20230829T052530Z
CREATED:20230829T052430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T052530Z
UID:15522-1694862000-1694871000@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MN: Mojakka Day
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a meal of mojakka\, Finnish baked goods\, white elephant sale and live music.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mn-mojakka-day-2/
LOCATION:Sampo Beach\, Saginaw\, Minnesota
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T190000
DTSTAMP:20230818T071823Z
CREATED:20230818T071823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T071823Z
UID:15489-1694626200-1694631600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MI: Barks & Willow Closing Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Students and instructors meet to view the barks and willow basketry experiences and work from the sessions held September 8-13. \nFree\, no registration required.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mi-barks-willow-closing-gathering/
LOCATION:Finnish American Heritage Center\, 435 Quincy St\, Hancock\, MI\, United States
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