BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//91ɬÂþ - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:91ɬÂþ X-ORIGINAL-URL: X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 91ɬÂþ REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171004 DTSTAMP:20170627T115050Z CREATED:20170627T115050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T115050Z UID:3555-1492992000-1507075199@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:NY: Helene Schjerfbeck & Contemporaries Exhibition DESCRIPTION: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)\, Ellen Thesleff (1869–1954)\, and Elga Sesemann (1922–2007). URL:/event/ny-helene-schjerfbeck-contemporaries-exhibition/ LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Ave.\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Finland 100 Events,Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170902 DTSTAMP:20170805T105215Z CREATED:20170805T105215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170805T105215Z UID:3599-1504224000-1504310399@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:WA: HÄMÄRÄ Monodrama DESCRIPTION:Seattle hosts the premiere of HÄMÄRÄ\, 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\, HÄMÄRÄ celebrates Finnish and Finnish-American heritage\, and the multiple perspectives embodied within the multicultural individual. \n\nDetails on performance site to come. URL:/event/wa-hamara-monodrama/ LOCATION:MI CATEGORIES:Finland 100 Events,Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170903 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170904 DTSTAMP:20140530T225912Z CREATED:20140530T225912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140530T225912Z UID:11453-1504396800-1504483199@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:NJ: 33rd ScanFest DESCRIPTION:The customs\, history and ethnic variety of Finland\, Denmark\, Estonia\, Iceland\, Norway and Sweden at rustic Vasa Park at Budd Lake. URL:/event/30th-scanfest/ LOCATION:Vasa Park\, Budd Lake\, NJ\, United States CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events,Scandinavian heritage events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170905T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170905T220000 DTSTAMP:20170627T113453Z CREATED:20170627T113453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T113453Z UID:3547-1504641600-1504648800@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:NY: Sibelius Academy & Juilliard School Joint Concert DESCRIPTION: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’s independence. \nThe tour program will feature both Finnish and American music: Four Legends from the Kalevala (Lemminkäinen Suite)\, Op. 22\, by Jean Sibelius (1895/1897)\, Mania by Esa-Pekka Salonen (2000) and Radical Light by Steven Stucky (2006–2007)\, the latter inspired by Sibelius’s Fourth and Seventh Symphonies. URL:/event/ny-sibelius-academy-juilliard-school-joint-concert/ LOCATION:Lincoln Center\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Finland 100 Events,Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170911 DTSTAMP:20170627T105640Z CREATED:20170627T105640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T105640Z UID:3533-1504915200-1505087999@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:NY: Street Fair & SISU the Sauna DESCRIPTION: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. \nOn Sunday a sauna party with SISU\, the traveling sauna\, happens in Red Hook\, Brooklyn. URL:/event/ny-street-fair-sisu-the-sauna/ LOCATION:New York City\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Finland 100 Events,Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170911 DTSTAMP:20170116T192236Z CREATED:20170116T192236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170116T192236Z UID:908-1505001600-1505087999@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:IL: Scandinavian Day Festival DESCRIPTION:Traditional foods\, crafts\, gifts and entertainment from Finland and the other Nordic countries at the Vasa Park in South Elgin. URL:/event/scandinavian-day-festival/ LOCATION:Scandinavian Park / Vasa Park\, South Elgin\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events,Scandinavian heritage events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170911 DTSTAMP:20170316T223907Z CREATED:20170316T223907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170316T223907Z UID:3145-1505001600-1505087999@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:CA: House of Finland Lawn Program DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an afternoon of live music outdoors\, in salute to Finland’s century of independence. URL:/event/ca-house-of-finland-lawn-program/ LOCATION:Balboa Park\, San DIego\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Finland 100 Events,Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170910T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170910T153000 DTSTAMP:20170830T091452Z CREATED:20170830T091452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T091452Z UID:3663-1505050200-1505057400@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:WI: Recital of Finnish Music DESCRIPTION:Soprano Mimmi Fulmer\, who is professor of Voice and Opera at the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, is accompanied by pianist Craig Randal Johnson in this Recital of Finnish Vocal Art Music Celebrating 100 Years of Independence\nincluding works by Kortekangas\, Sibelius\, Merikanto\, Kilpinen and Kaipainen. URL:/event/wi-recital-of-finnish-music/ LOCATION:Morphy Recital Hall University of Wisconsin Madison\, Madison\, WI\, United States CATEGORIES:Finland 100 Events,Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170915 DTSTAMP:20170627T110533Z CREATED:20170627T110533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T110533Z UID:3539-1505088000-1505433599@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:NY: The House of Finland DESCRIPTION:Finnish Tech\, Design and Art hosts its fifth annual exhibition showcasing Finnish innovation\, sustainability and integrity. URL:/event/ny-the-house-of-finland/ LOCATION:FTDA Gallery\, Chelsea\, New York City\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Finland 100 Events,Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170914T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170914T170000 DTSTAMP:20170915T023540Z CREATED:20170915T023540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170915T023540Z UID:3874-1505376000-1505408400@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:CT: Independence Day Program DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the centennial of Finland’s Declaration of Independence\, which is on December 6. URL:/event/ct-independence-day-program/ LOCATION:Finnish American Heritage Society\, Canterbury\, Connecticut CATEGORIES:Finland 100 Events,Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T150000 DTSTAMP:20170915T012230Z CREATED:20170915T012230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170915T012230Z UID:3857-1505563200-1505574000@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:MT: Traditional Finnish Meal DESCRIPTION: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! URL:/event/mt-traditional-finnish-meal/ LOCATION:Finnish Kaleva Park\, Red Lodge\, MT\, United States CATEGORIES:Finland 100 Events,Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171016 DTSTAMP:20171016T010552Z CREATED:20171016T010552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T010552Z UID:4039-1505606400-1508111999@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:MN: Dovetailed Corners DESCRIPTION: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. \n  URL:/event/mn-dovetailed-corners/ LOCATION:Nordic Center\, Duluth\, MN\, United States CATEGORIES:Finland 100 Events,Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170917T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170917T143000 DTSTAMP:20170219T174552Z CREATED:20170219T174552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170219T174552Z UID:3055-1505642400-1505658600@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:MA: Tori/Nordic Marketplace DESCRIPTION:Shop the Tori/Nordic Marketplace and enjoy the Classic Car Cruise at The Finnish Center at Saima Park. URL:/event/ma-torinordic-marketplace/ LOCATION:Saima Park\, Fitchburg\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170917T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170917T190000 DTSTAMP:20170914T135405Z CREATED:20170914T135405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T135405Z UID:3824-1505642400-1505674800@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:OR: Jubilee Celebration DESCRIPTION:A celebratory day-long event at Nordia House in Portland\, including a worship service\, activities for children and adults\, Finnish Sing-Along and concert. \n 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 Finland 100. URL:/event/or-jubilee-celebration/ LOCATION:Nordia House CATEGORIES:Finland 100 Events,Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170917T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170917T170000 DTSTAMP:20170905T132725Z CREATED:20170905T132725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170905T132725Z UID:3753-1505646000-1505667600@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:FL: Ruska Picnic at the Beach DESCRIPTION:FinnsConnect South Florida is getting together for a casual afternoon at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. URL:/event/fl-ruska-picnic-at-the-beach/ LOCATION:Fort Lauderdale Beach Park\, Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170917T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170917T170000 DTSTAMP:20170830T090657Z CREATED:20170830T090657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T090657Z UID:3660-1505660400-1505667600@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:MN: Recital of Finnish Music DESCRIPTION:Soprano Mimmi Fulmer\, who is professor of Voice and Opera at the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, is accompanied by pianist Craig Randal Johnson in this Recital of Finnish Vocal Art Music Celebrating 100 Years of Independence\nincluding works by Kortekangas\, Sibelius\, Merikanto\, Kilpinen and Kaipainen. URL:/event/mn-recital-of-finnish-music/ LOCATION:Christ Church Lutheran\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States CATEGORIES:Finland 100 Events,Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170918T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170918T200000 DTSTAMP:20170807T124940Z CREATED:20170807T124940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T124940Z UID:3606-1505757600-1505764800@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:NM: A WISC Conversation with Tarja Halonen\, former President of Finland DESCRIPTION: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’s Millennium Development Goals. \nWISC is The Women’s International Study Center at Acequia Madre House in Santa Fe. The event will be held at the New Mexico Museum Auditorium. \nThis is a Finland 100 SIgnature Event of 91ɬÂþ. \n\n\n\nSpeakers are: \nTarja Halonen was the 11th President of the Republic of Finland (2000-2012) and Finland’s first female head of state. \n\n\n\nHalla Tómasdóttir is an experienced human resources and organizational development professional\, and was runner-up in Iceland’s Presidential Elections in 2016. \n\n\n\nWilla Seldon is a partner in The Bridgespan Group (San Francisco) a nonprofit advisory group and resource for mission-driven organizations and philanthropists. \n\n\n\n  URL:/event/nm-a-wisc-conversation-with-tarja-halonen-former-president-of-finland/ LOCATION:Women’s International Study Center\, Santa Fe\, NM\, United States CATEGORIES:Finland 100 Events,Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170925 DTSTAMP:20140812T135001Z CREATED:20140812T135001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140812T135001Z UID:933-1505952000-1506297599@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:MN: FinnFest USA 2017 DESCRIPTION: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. \nYhdessä/Together\, the theme of Finland 100\, guides this year’s encounter with Finland and Finnish America. \nPrograms and events will be held at the city’s Orchestra Hall and Hilton Minneapolis\, with Sunday worship service at Christ Church Lutheran followed by an afternoon at the American Swedish Institute. \nTo check out the rich program\, click here for our website. \nIt’s a program that explores the past\, the present\, and the future of the world we live in….all done with our Finnish lens. URL:/event/finnfest-usa-2015/ LOCATION:Orchestra Hall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States CATEGORIES:Finland 100 Events,Finnish-American Events,Scandinavian heritage events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170921T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170921T210000 DTSTAMP:20170915T001810Z CREATED:20170915T001810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170915T001810Z UID:3837-1506020400-1506027600@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:MI: Festival Ruska DESCRIPTION: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 Festival Ruska. \nEvents 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 27th\, Porvoo Choir in concert Saturday the 30th; film on Thursday\, October 12 and klezmer concert on Monday the 16th. \nSee the website for details. URL:/event/mi-festival-ruska/ LOCATION:In Conversation CATEGORIES:Finland 100 Events,Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170922T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170922T220000 DTSTAMP:20170514T222220Z CREATED:20170514T222220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170514T222220Z UID:3405-1506110400-1506117600@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:MN: Minnesota Orchestra All-Finnish Concert DESCRIPTION:This is a 91ɬÂþ Finland 100 Signature Event:  \nOsmo Vänskä\, conducts the Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis in this all-Finnish program featuring  Elina Vähälä on violin: \nAHO\nMinea \nJ. KUUSISTO\nViolin Concerto \nSIBELIUS\nSymphony No. 2 URL:/event/mn-minnesota-orchestra-all-finnish-concert/ LOCATION:Orchestra Hall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States CATEGORIES:Finland 100 Events,Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170923T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170923T123000 DTSTAMP:20170904T205838Z CREATED:20170904T205838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170904T205838Z UID:3712-1506164400-1506169800@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:MN: Centenary Lecturers DESCRIPTION:“Independent Finland: A North American Perspective” is a special program by the five FFN Centenary Lecturers—Tom Dubois\, Sharon Franklin-Rahkonen\, Peter MacKeith\, Börje Vähämäki and Marianne Wargelin—in a discussion moderated by Jon Saari at FinnFest USA. URL:/event/mn-centenary-lecturers/ LOCATION:Orchestra Hall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States CATEGORIES:Finland 100 Events,Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170923T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170923T170000 DTSTAMP:20170904T203538Z CREATED:20170904T203538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170904T203538Z UID:3700-1506178800-1506186000@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:OH: Piano Music From Finland DESCRIPTION:Pianist Craig Randal Johnson\, a past FFN Performer of the Year\, in a solo recital of Finnish music in Ashtabula. URL:/event/oh-piano-music-from-finland/ LOCATION:Bethany Lutheran Church\, Ashtabula\, OH\, United States CATEGORIES:Finland 100 Events,Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170923T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170923T220000 DTSTAMP:20170514T222542Z CREATED:20170514T222542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170514T222542Z UID:3407-1506196800-1506204000@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:MN: Minnesota Orchestra All-Finnish Concert DESCRIPTION:Osmo Vänskä\, conducts the Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis in this all-Finnish program featuring  Elina Vähälä on violin: \nAHO\nMinea \nJ. KUUSISTO\nViolin Concerto \nSIBELIUS\nSymphony No. 2 URL:/event/mn-minnesota-orchestra-all-finnish-concert-2/ LOCATION:Orchestra Hall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170924T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170924T160000 DTSTAMP:20170905T120526Z CREATED:20170905T120526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170905T120526Z UID:3733-1506261600-1506268800@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:WI: Sculptor Bruce Niemi DESCRIPTION:Finnish sculptor Bruce Niemi talks about his work at this program presented by the Milwaukee Finnish American Society. URL:/event/wi-sculptor-bruce-niemi/ LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church (WI)\, Milwaukee\, WI\, United States CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170924T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170924T170000 DTSTAMP:20170904T220951Z CREATED:20170904T220951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170904T220951Z UID:3716-1506261600-1506272400@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:OR: Pianist Ruusamari Teppo DESCRIPTION: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 and tickets must be purchased in advance. URL:/event/or-pianist-ruusamari-teppo/ LOCATION:MI CATEGORIES:Finland 100 Events,Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170928 DTSTAMP:20170915T002003Z CREATED:20170915T002003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170915T002003Z UID:3841-1506470400-1506556799@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:MI: Festival Ruska DESCRIPTION: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 Festival Ruska. \nEvents 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 Choir in concert Saturday the 30th; film on Thursday\, October 12 and klezmer concert on Monday the 16th. \nSee the website for details. URL:/event/mi-festival-ruska-2/ LOCATION:Finnish American Heritage Center\, 435 Quincy St\, Hancock\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Finland 100 Events,Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171001 DTSTAMP:20140715T190855Z CREATED:20140715T190855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140715T190855Z UID:874-1506470400-1506815999@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:ND: Norsk Hostfest DESCRIPTION:“Pure Scandimonium!” \nThe 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. URL:/event/norsk-hostfest/ LOCATION:Minot\, ND\, United States CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events,Scandinavian heritage events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171001 DTSTAMP:20170915T024119Z CREATED:20170915T024119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170915T024119Z UID:3876-1506556800-1506815999@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:NY: IMAGINATION TO CREATION: OIVA'S BIRDS DESCRIPTION: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’s glass birds. Don’t miss glassblowing demos by Finish glassmakers\, a live bird display\, and bird life history hosted by Tanglewood Nature Center and Museum. URL:/event/ny-imagination-to-creation-oivas-birds/ LOCATION:Corning Museum of Glass\, Corning\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Finland 100 Events,Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170928T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170928T200000 DTSTAMP:20170914T201814Z CREATED:20170914T201814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T201814Z UID:3831-1506621600-1506628800@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:WI: The Reading Room DESCRIPTION:A one-act play by Ann Toumi\, Thursday September 28 in Superior\, Wisconsin and Friday the 29th in Duluth\, Minnesota. \nIt’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 days spent in the safe haven of the library’s reading room\, represent the many immigrants who ended up alone and homeless in Northern Minnesota. The men’s poverty and loneliness intrigues the young girl\, who develops compassion and empathy for these solitary immigrants. \n  URL:/event/wi-the-reading-room/ LOCATION:Douglas County Historical Society\, Superior\, WI\, United States CATEGORIES:Finland 100 Events,Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170929T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170929T200000 DTSTAMP:20170914T202509Z CREATED:20170914T202509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T202509Z UID:3830-1506708000-1506715200@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:MN: The Reading Room DESCRIPTION:A one-act play by Ann Toumi\, Thursday September 28 in Superior\, Wisconsin and Friday the 29th in Duluth\, Minnesota. \nIt’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 days spent in the safe haven of the library’s reading room\, represent the many immigrants who ended up alone and homeless in Northern Minnesota. The men’s poverty and loneliness intrigues the young girl\, who develops compassion and empathy for these solitary immigrants. \nIn Duluth there will be a reception at the historic train depot at 1 p.m. on the day of the performance. URL:/event/mn-the-reading-room/ LOCATION:Duluth Masonic Center\, Duluth\, MN\, United States CATEGORIES:Finland 100 Events,Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR