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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180118
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UID:4365-1516233600-1518911999@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MI: Sauna: Divine Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Finlandia University Gallery in Hancock exhibits the work of Finnish-Canadian artist Onni Nordman through February 17\, 2018. \nOnni Nordman’s Sauna: Divine Comedy is a series of paintings that set Dante’s Commedia\, the 14th century Italian narrative poem\, in the sauna. \nOnniNordman.com
URL:/event/mi-sauna-divine-comedy/
LOCATION:In Conversation
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180202T203000
DTSTAMP:20171230T200823Z
CREATED:20171230T200823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171230T200823Z
UID:4254-1517596200-1517603400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MI: Heikinpäivä
DESCRIPTION:In 1999\, the Finnish Theme Committee of the City of Hancock created a new Finnish-American celebration of winter\, Heikinpäivä. The celebration’s themes are taken from Finnish folk saying associated with the name day for Heikki (Henrik’s day — January 19). \n2018 events are held on January 10\, 11\, 19\, 23-28\, and February 2\, 5 and 6. \nThe full day of activities on January 27 includes the tori\, parade\, polar bear dive and more. \nEvents take place in Hancock\, most at the Finnish American Heritage Center. The January 19 film is at the Calumet Theatre. \nClick below for details on each event.
URL:/event/mi-heikinpaiva-5/
LOCATION:Finnish American Heritage Center\, 435 Quincy St\, Hancock\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180205
DTSTAMP:20180126T025759Z
CREATED:20180126T025759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180126T025759Z
UID:4407-1517616000-1517788799@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MN: Laskiainen Festival
DESCRIPTION:Palo’s Laskiainen\, the Finnish Sliding Festival\, is one of the oldest ethnic celebrations in the U.S. Come for the 81st year of for sledding\, food\, games\, music\, Tori and more! \n 
URL:/event/mn-laskiainen-festival/
LOCATION:Loon Lake Community Center\, Aurora\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events,Scandinavian heritage events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T213000
DTSTAMP:20180127T201007Z
CREATED:20180127T201007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180127T201007Z
UID:4423-1517686200-1517693400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:PA: Pittsburgh Finns Concert
DESCRIPTION:A free concert of Finnish folk songs\, jazz tunes\, waltzes\, and tangos will be performed by the Pittsburgh Finns in honor of the future Finnish Room to be constructed at the University of Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning. A reception will follow.  \n 
URL:/event/pa-pittsburgh-finns-concert/
LOCATION:Unitarian Church\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180204T160000
DTSTAMP:20180126T015019Z
CREATED:20180126T015019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180126T015019Z
UID:4389-1517749200-1517760000@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:IL: Winter Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:Finnish-American Society of the Midwest hosts a fun day of outdoor activities in the Chicago area (weather permitting).
URL:/event/il-winter-fun-day/
LOCATION:Century Park\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180207
DTSTAMP:20171230T201003Z
CREATED:20171230T201003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171230T201003Z
UID:4256-1517788800-1517961599@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MI: Heikinpäivä
DESCRIPTION:In 1999\, the Finnish Theme Committee of the City of Hancock created a new Finnish-American celebration of winter\, Heikinpäivä. The celebration’s themes are taken from Finnish folk saying associated with the name day for Heikki (Henrik’s day — January 19). \n2018 events are held on January 10\, 11\, 19\, 23-28\, and February 2\, 5 and 6. \nThe full day of activities on January 27 includes the tori\, parade\, polar bear dive and more. \nEvents take place in Hancock\, most at the Finnish American Heritage Center. The January 19 film is at the Calumet Theatre. \nClick below for details on each event.
URL:/event/mi-heikinpaiva-6/
LOCATION:Finnish American Heritage Center\, 435 Quincy St\, Hancock\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T180000
DTSTAMP:20180127T204504Z
CREATED:20180127T204504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180127T204504Z
UID:4438-1518253200-1518285600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CA: Winter Sauna Fest
DESCRIPTION:Winter Sauna Fest and Tiny Tori Rummage Sale features food\, music\, sauna and swimming pool fun. (Sale is from 9 a.m.-noon)
URL:/event/ca-winter-sauna-fest/
LOCATION:Finnish American Home Association\, Sonoma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T140000
DTSTAMP:20180116T010219Z
CREATED:20180116T010219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180116T010219Z
UID:4351-1518256800-1518271200@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CT: Laskiainen/Sledding Day
DESCRIPTION:Family fun in Canterbury! Sledding\, indoor activities\, and pea soup and breads.
URL:/event/ct-laskiainen-sledding-day/
LOCATION:Finnish American Heritage Society\, Canterbury\, Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180212T210000
DTSTAMP:20180207T151229Z
CREATED:20180207T151229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180207T151229Z
UID:4502-1518458400-1518469200@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MI: Jews in Finland during World War II
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Finland mostly protected its Jewish population from the Holocaust\, despite its alliance with Nazi Germany? Learn about Jews in in Finland before and during World War II\, as well as Finland’s action during the war\, from Dr. Sharon Franklin-Rahkonen She is an Associate Professor of History at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and 91ɬÂţ Lecturer of the Year. \nRSVP by February 8 to 248-553-2400 ext. 112 or to rsvp@holocaustcenter.org \nFree with HMC admission or membership\nLight refreshments to follow
URL:/event/mi-jews-in-finland-during-world-war-ii/
LOCATION:Holocaust Memorial Center\, Farmington Hills\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events,Lecturer of the Year
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180216T210000
DTSTAMP:20180126T031334Z
CREATED:20180126T031334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180126T031334Z
UID:4413-1518807600-1518814800@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MN: Laskiainen!
DESCRIPTION:The Twin Cities celebrate Laskiainen\, Finland’s celebration marking seven weeks before Easter\, the coming of spring and increasing day length. \nPea soup is traditionally eaten as Finns believed eating heavy foods would guarantee a good crop the following year. Buns filled with almond paste or jam and whipped cream are also traditional. It also marked the start of the long fast of Lent.
URL:/event/mn-laskiainen/
LOCATION:International Institute of Minnesota\, St. Paul\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T153000
DTSTAMP:20180113T205538Z
CREATED:20180113T205538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180113T205538Z
UID:4266-1518868800-1518881400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MI: Kalevala Day Brunch & Lecture
DESCRIPTION:The Finnish Center in Farmington Hills will commemorate the Kalevala\, the national epic for the Finns\, with a very interesting presentation by one of the nation’s experts on Finland\, Finnish culture and the Kalevala. Dr. Tom Dubois has done extensive research on Finnish and Sami culture\, past and present.
URL:/event/mi-kaleva-day-brunch-lecture/
LOCATION:Finnish Cultural Center\, Farmington Hills\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events,Lecturer of the Year
ORGANIZER;CN="Finnish Center Association":MAILTO:finnishcenter @ gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180218T160000
DTSTAMP:20180127T211220Z
CREATED:20180127T211220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180127T211220Z
UID:4449-1518958800-1518969600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CA: Kalevala Day
DESCRIPTION:The Los Angeles Chapter celebrates Kalevala Day with a program and potluck luncheon at the Curtin House.
URL:/event/ca-kalevala-day/
LOCATION:Pasadena Museum of History\, Pasadena\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180221T210000
DTSTAMP:20180220T194648Z
CREATED:20180220T194648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180220T194648Z
UID:4532-1519239600-1519246800@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:OR: The Eternal Road
DESCRIPTION:At the Portland International Film Festival: Based on Antti Tuuri’s bestselling novel\, The Eternal Road tells the untold story of the many thousands of Communist Americans who answered Stalin’s call in the 1930’s to build a new society in the USSR based on justice\, equality\, and freedom.  They include Jussi Ketola\, an idealistic American with Finnish origins. However\, the dream of a paradise is quickly shattered by efforts of control by both fascists and Soviet secret police.  Foreigners become seen as undesirable elements\, and in time people start disappearing. \n(103 mins.)  In Finnish\, English\, and Russian with English subtitles. \nSee also February 26.
URL:/event/or-the-eternal-road/
LOCATION:Cinema 21\, Portland\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finnish Film,Finnish-American Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T170000
DTSTAMP:20180127T202324Z
CREATED:20180127T202324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180127T202324Z
UID:4427-1519286400-1519318800@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:AZ: Arizona Musicfest
DESCRIPTION:Russian pianist Olga Kern will be performing Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 at the Arizona Musicfest. Maestro Robert Moody and the Festival Orchestra begin the evening with Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man\, followed by the Symphony No. 5 by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.
URL:/event/az-arizona-musicfest/
LOCATION:La Casa de Cristo Church\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events,Sibelius Concert
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180226
DTSTAMP:20180212T203424Z
CREATED:20180212T203424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180212T203424Z
UID:4507-1519344000-1519603199@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:OR: Fisher Poets Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Second printing of “This Side of Sand Island: Reflections on Fish\, Finns and Finding out about Family on the Lower Columbia” will be available at Astoria’s Fisher Poets Gathering\, and directly from the author\, Victoria Pitkanen Stoppiello. She is a past recipient of a Finlandia Foundation grant. \nThis illustrated essay collection looks\, sometimes with a sense of loss\, at the impacts of society’s choices on conditions for commercial fishing and the repercussions on families and communities impacted by those choices. It also provides snapshots of Finnish traditions such as sauna and the proper way to stack firewood. \nAt this year’s Gathering\, she will read at 5:00 p.m. Friday\, February 23 at the Wet Dog brew pub\nand at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday\, February 24 at KALA\, both in downtown Astoria.
URL:/event/or-fisher-poets-gathering/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180224T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180224T170000
DTSTAMP:20180220T200939Z
CREATED:20180220T200939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180220T200939Z
UID:4538-1519484400-1519491600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:OR: Pianist Janne Oksanen
DESCRIPTION:In Portland\, Finnish pianist Janne Oksanen will play works by a Finnish composer relatively unknown outside Finland and a contemporary of Sibelius\, Toivo Kuula\, in a free concert\, “Echoes from the North.” \nThe program will include Beethoven and Chopin\, as well as Kuula: Beethoven’s Piano Sonata no. 31 in A Flat op. 110; Kuula’s Satukuvia op. 19 (“Fairytale Pictures”)\, Nocturne op. 26 no. 4\, Dance Improvisation op. 26 no. 3\, and Lampaanpolska (“Shepherd’s Polska”); Chopin’s Barcarolle in F Sharp op. 60 and Piano Sonata no. 3 in B Minor op. 58. \n 
URL:/event/or-pianist-janne-oksanen/
LOCATION:Portland Piano Company\, Portland\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180226T190000
DTSTAMP:20180116T002042Z
CREATED:20180116T002042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180116T002042Z
UID:4332-1519668000-1519671600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:NY: Book Event: They Know Not What They Do
DESCRIPTION:Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of our Nordic Book Club. \nThey Know Not What They Do\, a psychological novel set in the near future by Jussi Valtonen\, grapples with the role technology plays in our relationships\, for better and worse. Jussi Valtonen is an author and psychologist from Helsinki\, Finland\, who now lives in New York City..
URL:/event/ny-book-event-they-know-not-what-they-do-2/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180226T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180226T220000
DTSTAMP:20180220T195012Z
CREATED:20180220T195012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180220T195012Z
UID:4535-1519675200-1519682400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:OR: The Eternal Road
DESCRIPTION:At the Portland International Film Festival: Based on Antti Tuuri’s bestselling novel\, The Eternal Road tells the untold story of the many thousands of Communist Americans who answered Stalin’s call in the 1930’s to build a new society in the USSR based on justice\, equality\, and freedom.  They include Jussi Ketola\, an idealistic American with Finnish origins. However\, the dream of a paradise is quickly shattered by efforts of control by both fascists and Soviet secret police.  Foreigners become seen as undesirable elements\, and in time people start disappearing. \n(103 mins.)  In Finnish\, English\, and Russian with English subtitles. \nSee also February 21.
URL:/event/or-the-eternal-road-2/
LOCATION:Emperical Theater at OMSI\, Portland\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finnish Film,Finnish-American Events
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