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), […]
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4 events,Have you always dreamed of hosting a grand dinner party or just inviting people to enjoy your hospitality? Now is your chance to release your inner party planner for the weekend of August 25-27! Invite family, friends---even strangers---to a gathering under the sky in celebration of Suomi/Finland 100. Click here for more details on this […]
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FFN Centenary Lecturer Thomas Dubois presents a program about the epic Finnish Kalevala, hosted by the Milwaukee Finnish American Society.
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Concert at Seattle's University Unitarian Church by Viipurin Lauluveikot, one of the oldest men's choirs in Finland. Founded in 1897, it is celebrating its 120th birthday in 2017. |
2 events,Seattle hosts the premiere of HA虉MA虉RA虉, a riveting monodrama for soprano and cello that grapples with how our formation of identity is determined by language, landscape and longing. A unique multimedia and multilingual piece, HA虉MA虉RA虉 celebrates Finnish and Finnish-American heritage, and the multiple perspectives embodied within the multicultural individual. Details on performance site to come. |
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2 events,The customs, history and ethnic variety of Finland, Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Norway and Sweden at rustic Vasa Park at Budd Lake. |
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The Sibelius Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki and the world-famous Juilliard School in New York will join forces, forming a joint symphony orchestra conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen, to celebrate the centenary of Finland鈥檚 independence. The tour program will feature both Finnish and American music:聽Four Legends from the Kalevala (Lemmink盲inen Suite), Op. 22, […] |
2 events,Finlandia Foundation New York Metropolitan Chapter hosts a Saturday street fair with food and vendors on Bleecker Street, followed by a Finland 100 Birthday Party from 6 p.m.-Midnight. On Sunday a sauna party with SISU, the traveling sauna, happens in Red Hook, Brooklyn. |
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5 events,Traditional foods, crafts, gifts and entertainment from Finland and the other Nordic countries at the Vasa Park in South Elgin. Enjoy an afternoon of live music outdoors, in salute to Finland's century of independence.
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Soprano Mimmi Fulmer, who is professor of Voice and Opera at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is accompanied by pianist聽Craig Randal Johnson in this聽Recital of Finnish Vocal Art Music Celebrating 100 Years of Independence including works by Kortekangas, Sibelius, Merikanto, Kilpinen and Kaipainen.
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2 events,Finnish Tech, Design and Art hosts its fifth annual exhibition showcasing Finnish innovation,聽sustainability and integrity. |
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Celebrate the centennial of Finland's Declaration of Independence, which is on December 6. |
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Head to Finnish Kaleva Park as the Ladies of Kaleva serve authentic kalamojakka (salmon and potato chowder), whipped fruit pudding and more to celebrate the centennial. The sauna will be hot!
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6 events,Photos by Marlene Wisuri and poems by Jim Johnson, as well as vintage photos by Marlene's grandfather J.C. Hendricks at the Nordic Center in Duluth.
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Shop the Tori/Nordic Marketplace and enjoy the Classic Car Cruise at The Finnish Center at Saima Park.
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A celebratory day-long event at Nordia House in Portland, including a worship service, activities for children and adults, Finnish Sing-Along and concert. 聽Put on by the Messiah Lutheran Church, Reformation 500, Finnish American Historical Society of the West, Suomi-Seura, the Astoria Lodge of United Finnish Kalevala Brothers and Sisters, Suomi-Koulu, and FFCPC in honor of […]
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FinnsConnect South Florida is getting together for a casual afternoon at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. |
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The WISC Conversation, Leadership from Values and Principles in a Changing World, will focus on how to lead from a good set of values and principles with the goals of obtaining sustainability, improving equality and gender balance, and pursuing the United Nation鈥檚 Millennium Development Goals. WISC is The Women's International Study Center at Acequia Madre […] |
4 events,Minneapolis is the site of an incredible program that commemorates 100 years of Finland as a nation state at FinnFest USA, the annual celebration of Finnish and FInnish-American culture, traditions and trends. Yhdess盲/Together, the theme of Finland 100, guides this year鈥檚 encounter with Finland and Finnish America. Programs and events will be held at the […]
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It is located in Hancock, but Finlandia University's roots are in Finland, and the school will celebrate those roots with a late September/early October celebration, appropriately named聽Festival Ruska. Events including an art show opening at the Finlandia University Gallery on Thursday, September 21, a book signing and a presentation about U.P. dialect on Wednesday the […] |
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This is a 91涩漫 Finland 100 Signature Event:聽 Osmo V盲nsk盲, conducts the Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis in this all-Finnish program featuring 聽Elina V盲h盲l盲 on violin: AHO Minea J. KUUSISTO Violin Concerto SIBELIUS Symphony No. 2 |
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"Independent Finland: A North American Perspective" is a聽special program by the five FFN Centenary Lecturers---Tom Dubois, Sharon Franklin-Rahkonen, Peter MacKeith, B枚rje V盲h盲m盲ki and Marianne Wargelin---in a discussion moderated by Jon Saari at FinnFest USA.
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Pianist Craig Randal Johnson, a past FFN Performer of the Year, in a solo recital of Finnish music in Ashtabula.
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Osmo V盲nsk盲, conducts the Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis in this all-Finnish program featuring 聽Elina V盲h盲l盲 on violin: AHO Minea J. KUUSISTO Violin Concerto SIBELIUS Symphony No. 2 |
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Portland welcomes pianist Ruusamari Teppo, Jean Sibelius's great-great-granddaughter for an afternoon of incredible music-making with performance information and comments from the artist in a conversational, intimate environment of only 30 guests! Hosted in the home of local music lover, advocate, and musician - Sonja Haugen - this up-close-and-personal opportunity is only available to 30 guests […]
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Finnish sculptor Bruce Niemi talks about his work at this program presented by the Milwaukee Finnish American Society. |
4 events,"Pure Scandimonium!" The 38th annual event celebrates the culture, heritage, crafts and authentic foods of Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway and Sweden indoors and at the North Dakota State Fair Center in Minot. Free and ticketed performances include the ABBA tribute band Abbacadabra and Finland's Baltic Crossing. It is located in Hancock, but Finlandia University's roots are in Finland, and the school will celebrate those roots with a late September/early October celebration, appropriately named聽Festival Ruska. Events including an art show opening Thursday, September 21, a book signing at North Wind Books and a presentation about U.P. dialect on Wednesday the 27th, Porvoo […] |
5 events,Finnish glassmaking comes to Corning! The Corning Museum of Glass is excited to host guest glassmakers Helena Welling and Juha Saarikko. Both gaffers are visiting from the Iittala factory in Finland for a celebration of renowned designer Oiva Toikka鈥檚 glass birds. Don't miss glassblowing demos by Finish glassmakers, a live bird display, and bird life […]
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A one-act play by Ann Toumi, Thursday September 28 in Superior, Wisconsin and Friday the 29th in Duluth, Minnesota. It's about a teenage girl, whose first job is in the Reading Room of the Duluth City Library, circa 1968. Two Finnish men, whose unfulfilled dreams as emigrants led them to a homeless existence and long […] |
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A one-act play by Ann Toumi, Thursday September 28 in Superior, Wisconsin and Friday the 29th in Duluth, Minnesota. It's about a teenage girl, whose first job is in the Reading Room of the Duluth City Library, circa 1968. Two Finnish men, whose unfulfilled dreams as emigrants led them to a homeless existence and long […] |
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Come and celebrate Finland鈥檚 100 of Independence day at Scandinavia House. There will be a Children鈥檚 workshop, Finnish movie, jazz, art exhibition and lecture, history lesson of Finnish Harlem and reception.
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It is located in Hancock, but Finlandia University's roots are in Finland, and the school will celebrate those roots with a late September/early October celebration, appropriately named聽Festival Ruska. Events including an art show opening Thursday, September 21, a book signing and a presentation about U.P. dialect on Wednesday the 27th, Porvoo Choir in concert Saturday […] |