An聽exhibition of聽landmark fabrics and fashions created by pioneering designers聽at Finland's Marimekko, from the 1950s to the 1970s.
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8 events,My Paradise: Summer Villas by Famous Finnish Architects, 1880鈥檚-1960鈥檚 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聽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鈥檚 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 […] 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鈥�1946), Sigrid Schauman (1877鈥�1979), […] fashion after Fashion聽exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Design features commissioned works by Helsinki-based聽ens忙mble聽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.
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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聽Vappu; in Sweden it's Valborg; and in Germany, it's Walpurgisnacht.聽 Regardless of what you call it,聽April 30聽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聽of San Diego, she is touring the U.S. as part of the 91涩漫 FInland 100 Music Program.聽This is a Finlandia Foundation Finland 100 Signature Event. |
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Modern kantele concert by Finnish artist Ida Elina at聽Minnehaha Academy Theater. Co-sponsored by Finlandia Foundation Twin Cities, she is touring the U.S. as part of the 91涩漫 FInland 100 Music Program.聽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聽Thomaston Federated Church. Co-sponsored by Finnish Heritage House, she is touring the U.S. as part of the 91涩漫 FInland 100 Music Program.聽This is a Finlandia Foundation Finland 100 Signature Event.聽 |
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 91涩漫 Capital Chapter, she is touring the U.S. as part of the 91涩漫 FInland 100 Music Program. This is a Finlandia Foundation Finland 100 Signature Event. |
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Enjoy a perspective on the Finnish architect's work through the film, "Alvar Aalto: 聽Technology and Nature," at Nordia House, Portland.聽 Sponsored by Nordic Northwest. 聽$5 suggested donation |
6 events,Culinary delights at Nordia House in Portland.聽Co-sponsored by FFCPC and the Cook and Eat Committee of Nordic NW. The Traveling Sauna, the "mascot" of Finland 100, rolls through Minneapolis on聽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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Join us for music of Debussy and Beethoven performed by Finnish pianist Paavali Jumppanen at Portland State University鈥檚 Lincoln Hall; with free preconcert lectures at 3:15 p.m. each day.聽 Known for his expertise in contemporary classical music, this program highlights his finesse in beloved, classic repertoire.聽 |
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Join us for music of Debussy and Beethoven performed by Finnish pianist Paavali Jumppanen at Portland State University鈥檚 Lincoln Hall; with free preconcert lectures at 3:15 p.m. each day.聽 Known for his expertise in contemporary classical music, this program highlights his finesse in beloved, classic repertoire. |
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Catalonian pianist Adrian Blanco performs a retrospective concert of the works of the beloved Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara. Selected works include Sonata No. 1, op. 50: Christus und die Fischer, Fuoco, Narcissus, and Passionale, to name a few. |
5 events,The Traveling Sauna, the "mascot" of Finland 100, rolls through Chicago聽on聽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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The traditional annual Pes盲pallo Game (Finnish National Sport of baseball) is held at聽Redmond Perrigo Park. The game is arranged by the Finnish School of Seattle. Children鈥檚 game at 9.30-10.30 Adults鈥� game at 10.30-12.30 Light snack and drinks available for a fee, cash only. Come to cheer all teams! And let鈥檚 make 100 runs for Finland鈥檚 […]
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THE ICONIC AND THE EVERYDAY: Creative Finland in America See how Finnish design and architecture have influenced American life in the last century at this free exhibit at the Embassy of Finland in Washington, D.C. The exhibition is open on Wednesdays from 3pm to 7pm and on the following weekends from 11am to 4pm: May […] |
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THE ICONIC AND THE EVERYDAY: Creative Finland in America See how Finnish design and architecture have influenced American life in the last century at this free exhibit at the Embassy of Finland in Washington, D.C. The exhibition is open on Wednesdays from 3pm to 7pm and on the following weekends from 11am to 4pm: May […]
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THE ICONIC AND THE EVERYDAY: Creative Finland in America See how Finnish design and architecture have influenced American life in the last century at this free exhibit at the Embassy of Finland in Washington, D.C. The exhibition is open on Wednesdays from 3pm to 7pm and on the following weekends from 11am to 4pm: May […]
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In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Finland this year, FFN Lecturer K. Marianne Wargelin talks about聽Beyond the Atlantic: Finland鈥檚 Independence Viewed聽from across the Sea. |
5 events,The Traveling Sauna, the "mascot" of Finland 100, rolls through Cedarburg聽on聽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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THE ICONIC AND THE EVERYDAY: Creative Finland in America See how Finnish design and architecture have influenced American life in the last century at this free exhibit at the Embassy of Finland in Washington, D.C. The exhibition is open on Wednesdays from 3pm to 7pm and on the following weekends from 11am to 4pm: May […] |
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Finland鈥檚 Centennial Celebration Showcase at Northwest Folklife Festival Featuring: 聽Katrilli Finnish Folkdancers, Evergreen Kanteles, 聽Finnish Choral Society and Maria M盲nnist枚 Trio at聽Center Theater in Seattle. |
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Finland鈥檚 Centennial Celebration Showcase at Northwest Folklife Festival Featuring: 聽Katrilli Finnish Folkdancers, Evergreen Kanteles, 聽Finnish Choral Society and Maria M盲nnist枚 Trio. |
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THE ICONIC AND THE EVERYDAY: Creative Finland in America See how Finnish design and architecture have influenced American life in the last century at this free exhibit at the Embassy of Finland in Washington, D.C. The exhibition is open on Wednesdays from 3pm to 7pm and on the following weekends from 11am to 4pm: May […] |
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Musicians and singers from Finland along with the Katrilli Finnish Folkdancers of聽Seattle perform a folk concert. 7 pm聽Organ concert of Finnish music, Pauli Pietil盲inen, organist 7.30-8 pm聽refreshments 8-8.45 Folk performance |
5 events,The Traveling Sauna, the "mascot" of Finland 100, rolls through Duluth on聽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. |
8 events,The Traveling Sauna, the "mascot" of Finland 100, rolls through Embarrass on National Sauna Day聽on聽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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Family-friendly summer festival with Finnish music, dance, games, food and swimming in Lake Sammamish at Vasa Park,聽Bellevue. Entertainment features FFN Performer of the Year Pirjo Polari-Khan as well as The Maria M盲nnist枚 Trio and traditional folk music and dance.
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THE ICONIC AND THE EVERYDAY: Creative Finland in America See how Finnish design and architecture have influenced American life in the last century at this free exhibit at the Embassy of Finland in Washington, D.C. The exhibition is open on Wednesdays from 3pm to 7pm and on the following weekends from 11am to 4pm: May […]
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Finland-100 will be featured on the Viking Ship float in the Portland Rose Festival Starlight Parade.聽Downtown Portland.聽 Co-sponsored by FFCPC, Nordic Northwest, and the Finnish-American Historical Society of the West.聽 |