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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7 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 […] The Traveling Sauna, the "mascot" of Finland 100, rolls through San Francisco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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Kaleva Day 聽Brunch from Noon-1 p.m. followed by a program at 1 p.m.聽at the Finnish Center in Farmington Hills.
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A celebration of the epic Finnish tale with choral music, folkdancing, refreshments and featured presenter Dr. B枚rje V盲h盲m盲ki, one of the FFN Centenary Lecturers. His topic,聽"Kalevala and the World View of the Finns," is聽about Finnish Identity, how it has been formed by historical events, trends, and by Finland鈥檚 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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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,聽at Nordia House, Portland.聽 Sponsored by Nordic Northwest. |
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Don't miss this special FREE screening of the new documentary film "Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future" followed by a discussion with his son, filmmaker, Eric Saarinen at the Gin Wong Auditorium, Harris Hall, USC School of Architecture. The film explores the life and work of Finnish-American modernist giant Eero Saarinen (1910-1961). Best […] |
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Enjoy sauna, food, beverages, artists, authors and musicians at the Tiny Digs Hotel in Portland. |
5 events,The Traveling Sauna, the "mascot" of Finland 100, rolls through Seattle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 Friday Night Lecture Series at Portland State University features Architect Robert Evenson, AIA and Nordic Northwest Board member;聽Architect Brian Melton of Di Loreto Architecture and lead designer of Nordia House; and聽Landscape Architect/Land Use Planner John A. Nelson, FASLA and Nordic Northwest Board Member in discussion about modern Nordic architecture, including its influence and history.聽 |
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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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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.聽This is a Finlandia Foundation Finland 100 Signature Event. |
7 events,The Traveling Sauna, the "mascot" of Finland 100, rolls through Spokane 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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This Finnish American Heritage Sites Bus Tour includes a lunch of Finnish foods and talk by historian Rachel Carley at the Finnish Hall in Canterbury, followed by a tour of Finnish locations and landmarks in eastern Connecticut, .
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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.聽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鈥檚 100 years of independence. Details TBD. The Traveling Sauna, the "mascot" of Finland 100, rolls through Coeur d'Alene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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In celebration of Finland鈥檚 centennial, marking one hundred years of independence, the Nordic Heritage Museum hosts clarinetist Sean Osborn (鈥渁 master鈥� Gramophone)聽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 […] |
5 events,The Traveling Sauna, the "mascot" of Finland 100, rolls through Missoula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. 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), […] |
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 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 Harris Center in Folsom. Co-sponsored by the Finlandia Club of Sacramento, 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. Tickets: email info @ finlandiaclub.org or via PayPal payment to info […] |
5 events,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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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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Bring your family! Let's celebrate Vappu together in Newton! Vocalist Ilona Jokinen and pianist Martta Desanges will lead a spring sing-along. There will be balloons and face painting for kids, and food and beverage for young and old. The event is free ($5 suggested donation for the buffet). Join the traditional celebration of spring with a potluck supper and programs for kids and adults at the Finnish Center in Farmington Hills. $15; students and seniors $5; children free. |
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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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Enjoy Finnish love songs and American favorites with Hannu Makipuro, "the singing barber," and special guest musicians at the Finnish Hall in Canterbury. |
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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. |
6 events,Finnish chef Sasu Laukkonen will participate in the conference at the Nordic Heritage Museum, with chefs from other Nordic countries. Details TBD. |