An exhibition of landmark fabrics and fashions created by pioneering designers at Finland's Marimekko, from the 1950s to the 1970s.
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6 events,My Paradise: Summer Villas by Famous Finnish Architects, 1880’s-1960’s is a photographic exhibit by Jari Jetsonen that focuses on the summer villas of famous Finnish architects throughout the 20th century. It will be paired with Interpreting Climate Change, an exhibit of Finnish artist Inka Juslin's paintings and photography. The Connecticut Historical Society (CHS) is partnering with the Finnish American Heritage Society (FAHS) based in Canterbury, CT to present art works, images, and documentation of the community’s history from the FAHS archives, one of the largest Finnish collections in the country. "Sisu and Creativity: Finnish American Heritage in Connecticut" explores Finnish history in Connecticut […] The Traveling Sauna, the "mascot" of Finland 100, rolls through San Francisco on its cross-country tour, which wraps up December 2-6 in Washington, D.C. Finland 100 events will be planned at stops across the country Visit travelingsauna.com for an up-to-date schedule and map of the route.
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A celebration of the epic Finnish tale with choral music, folkdancing, refreshments and featured presenter Dr. Börje Vähämäki, one of the FFN Centenary Lecturers. His topic, "Kalevala and the World View of the Finns," is about Finnish Identity, how it has been formed by historical events, trends, and by Finland’s geographical and political realities.
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Enjoy the new PBS film about the Finnish-American architect who designed the St. Louis Arch and other iconic structures in the U.S. |
4 events,The Traveling Sauna, the "mascot" of Finland 100, rolls through Sacramento on its cross-country tour, which wraps up December 2-6 in Washington, D.C. Finland 100 events will be planned at stops across the country. Visit travelingsauna.com for an up-to-date schedule and map of the route. |
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Learn about the Finnish-American architect, known for the St. Louis Arch and other iconic structures in the new documentary, Eero Saarinen, the Architect Who Saw the Future, at Nordia House, Portland. Sponsored by Nordic Northwest. |
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Enjoy sauna, food, beverages, artists, authors and musicians at the Tiny Digs Hotel in Portland. |
4 events,The Traveling Sauna, the "mascot" of Finland 100, rolls through Seattle on its cross-country tour, which wraps up December 2-6 in Washington, D.C. Finland 100 events will be planned at stops across the country. Visit travelingsauna.com for an up-to-date schedule and map of the route. |
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Enjoy former FFN Performer of the Year Sara Pajunen and Norwegian musician Vidar Skrede in a program hosted by the Finnish Heritage Museum in Fairport Harbor.
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Modern kantele concert by Finnish artist Ida Elina at The Wall at Brigham Young University. Is touring the U.S. as part of the 91ɬÂþ FInland 100 Music Program. This is a Finlandia Foundation Finland 100 Signature Event. |
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Ida Elina is a Finnish singer-songwriter, a leading kantele performer and a groundbreaking artist who boldly breaks boundaries and takes kantele playing to new levels. She is touring the U.S. with the Finlandia Foundation Finland 100 Music Program. This is a Finlandia Foundation Finland 100 Signature Event.
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Modern kantele concert by Finnish artist Ida Elina at The Swedish Club in Seattle. She is touring the U.S. as part of the 91ɬÂþ FInland 100 Music Program. This is a Finlandia Foundation Finland 100 Signature Event. |
5 events,The Traveling Sauna, the "mascot" of Finland 100, rolls through Spokane on its cross-country tour, which wraps up December 2-6 in Washington, D.C. Finland 100 events will be planned at stops across the country. Visit travelingsauna.com for an up-to-date schedule and map of the route.
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Ida Elina is a Finnish singer-songwriter, a leading kantele performer and a groundbreaking artist who boldly breaks boundaries and takes kantele playing to new levels. She is touring the U.S. with the Finlandia Foundation Finland 100 Music Program. This is a Finlandia Foundation Finland 100 Signature Event. |
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6 events,Special program at the Seattle Finnish Lutheran Church to celebrate Finland’s 100 years of independence. Details TBD. The Traveling Sauna, the "mascot" of Finland 100, rolls through Coeur d'Alene on its cross-country tour, which wraps up December 2-6 in Washington, D.C. Finland 100 events will be planned at stops across the country. Visit travelingsauna.com for an up-to-date schedule and map of the route.
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In celebration of Finland’s centennial, marking one hundred years of independence, the Nordic Heritage Museum hosts clarinetist Sean Osborn (“a masterâ€� Gramophone) who returns to Mostly Nordic alongside prolific chamber musicians, cellist Eric Han and pianist Jessica Choe. Their program will highlight Finnish chamber music encompassing the last century of musical innovation and beauty, including works […] |
6 events,The Traveling Sauna, the "mascot" of Finland 100, rolls through Missoula on its cross-country tour, which wraps up December 2-6 in Washington, D.C. Finland 100 events will be planned at stops across the country. Visit travelingsauna.com for an up-to-date schedule and map of the route. Independent Visions: Helene Schjerfbeck and Her Contemporaries, from the Collection of Ateneum, Finnish National Gallery, an exhibition presenting fifty-five works by four celebrated Finnish artists. The exhibition highlights the pioneering role of these artists at the end of the 19th century and in the early decades of the 20th: Helene Schjerfbeck (1862–1946), Sigrid Schauman (1877–1979), […]
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Modern kantele concert by Finnish artist Ida Elina at Valley Bible Church in Rosburg. She is touring the U.S. as part of the 91ɬÂþ FInland 100 Music Program. This is a Finlandia Foundation Finland 100 Signature Event. |
5 events,Modern kantele concert by Finnish artist Ida Elina at Portland's Nordia House. Co-sponsored by FFCPC and Nordic NW, she is touring the U.S. as part of the 91ɬÂþ FInland 100 Music Program. This is a Finlandia Foundation Finland 100 Signature Event. |
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Modern kantele concert by Finnish artist Ida Elina at Harris Center in Folsom. Co-sponsored by the Finlandia Club of Sacramento, she is touring the U.S. as part of the 91ɬÂþ FInland 100 Music Program. This is a Finlandia Foundation Finland 100 Signature Event. Tickets: email info @ finlandiaclub.org or via PayPal payment to info […] |
5 events,fashion after Fashion exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Design features commissioned works by Helsinki-based ensæmble and SSAW Magazine, New York-based Eckhaus Latta, Lucy Jones and Ryohei Kawanishi, and Copenhagen-based Henrik Vibskov. A project of the Museum of Arts and Design, the Finnish Cultural Institute in New York, and Parsons School of Design, New School, New York. |
6 events,
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Sample the hot sauna and enjoy refreshments and traditional music with accordion at this family-friendly event hosted by the Red River Finns at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead. |
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Sample the hot sauna and enjoy refreshments and traditional music with accordion at this family-friendly event hosted by the Red River Finns at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead.
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Modern kantele concert by Finnish artist Ida Elina at the Hall of Nations Lawn Area, San Diego. Co-sponsored by the House of Finland of San Diego, she is touring the U.S. as part of the 91ɬÂþ FInland 100 Music Program. This is a Finlandia Foundation Finland 100 Signature Event. |
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Celebrate spring and Suomi 100 at this Finnish Vappu with socializing and fun activities for the kids. Bring your own picnic basket.
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In Finland, it's Vappu; in Sweden it's Valborg; and in Germany, it's Walpurgisnacht. Regardless of what you call it, April 30 is a day of celebration in the Nordic countries and Europe, and we hope you will join us for our own mini-celebration on the grounds at Fogelbo for food, drink and good company. Please come out to […]
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Modern kantele concert by Finnish artist Ida Elina at the Hall of Nations, Balboa Park, San Diego. Co-sponsored by the House of Finland of San Diego, she is touring the U.S. as part of the 91ɬÂþ FInland 100 Music Program. This is a Finlandia Foundation Finland 100 Signature Event. |
7 events,
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Modern kantele concert by Finnish artist Ida Elina at Minnehaha Academy Theater. Co-sponsored by Finlandia Foundation Twin Cities, she is touring the U.S. as part of the 91ɬÂþ FInland 100 Music Program. This is a Finlandia Foundation Finland 100 Signature Event.
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Finnish author Pajtim Statovci offers an in-depth discussion of his debut novel My Cat Yugoslavia (Pantheon, April 2017). My Cat Yugoslavia is a love story set in two countries in two radically different moments in time, bringing together a young man, his mother, a boa constrictor, and one capricious cat. |
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Modern kantele concert by Finnish artist Ida Elina at Thomaston Federated Church. Co-sponsored by Finnish Heritage House, she is touring the U.S. as part of the 91ɬÂþ FInland 100 Music Program. This is a Finlandia Foundation Finland 100 Signature Event. |
6 events,Finnish chef Sasu Laukkonen will participate in the conference at the Nordic Heritage Museum, with chefs from other Nordic countries. Details TBD. |
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Modern kantele concert by Finnish artist Ida Elina at Church of the Epiphany. Co-sponsored by 91ɬÂþ Capital Chapter, she is touring the U.S. as part of the 91ɬÂþ FInland 100 Music Program. This is a Finlandia Foundation Finland 100 Signature Event. |