BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//91ɬÂţ - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:91ɬÂţ X-ORIGINAL-URL: X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 91ɬÂţ 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180304T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180304T160000 DTSTAMP:20180125T232426Z CREATED:20180125T232426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T232426Z UID:4383-1520172000-1520179200@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:IL: Kalevala Program DESCRIPTION:The Finnish-American Society of the Midwest commemorates the Kalevala\, Finland’s national epic\, with a presentation in the Chicago area by a leading expert on Finland\, Finnish culture and the Kalevala\, FFN Centenary Lecturer Dr. Thomas A. Dubois of the University of Wisconsin\, Madison. URL:/event/il-kalevala-program/ LOCATION:Estonian House\, Linconlnshire/Riverwoods\, IL CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events,Lecturer of the Year END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180305T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180305T220000 DTSTAMP:20180206T110329Z CREATED:20180206T110329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T110329Z UID:4497-1520276400-1520287200@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:NY: Kalevala\, The Musical DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Kalevala Day (February 28)\, the day of Finnish culture\, join us at Scandinavia House in New York City\, as composer Johanna Telander brings the beloved Finnish epic Kalevala to life through an ethereal yet powerful pop\, folk\, and world music score. \n“Kalevala: the Musical” is a story of ancient legends\, told by the spirits of the haunted forest of Kalevala\, adapted from the national epic poem of Finland. Passed down from generation to generation\, the tales were finally collected in to a book of poems by Elias Lonnrot in 1835. Widely cherished across the world\, Kalevala has been a source of inspiration to many fantasy authors\, including J.R.R. Tolkien. \nWe invite you to join us and become inspired by the beautiful\, rich tones of the literary epic\, as we present our own contemporary take on the classic tale with musicians and actors from all across the world! URL:/event/ny-kalevala-the-musical/ LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events,Scandinavian heritage events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T163000 DTSTAMP:20180116T011301Z CREATED:20180116T011301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180116T011301Z UID:4357-1520688600-1520699400@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:CT: Finnish Culinary Delights DESCRIPTION:Come see what authentic foods are cooking in Canterbury\, at the annaul Finnish Culinary Delights event. URL:/event/ct-finnish-culinary-delights/ LOCATION:Finnish American Heritage Society\, Canterbury\, Connecticut CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T160000 DTSTAMP:20180306T112119Z CREATED:20180306T112119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T112119Z UID:4586-1520690400-1520697600@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:CO: Ainomäe Ensemble DESCRIPTION:At Englewood Arts Center: “Messiaen: Quartet for the End of Time” by Ainomäe Ensemble. \nBorn in Estonia\, Silver moved with his family to Finland in 1990. He was accepted into the celebrated Sibelius Academy to study with Hannu Kiiski and Arto Noras\, ultimately receiving his Masters degree. URL:/event/co-ainomae-ensemble/ LOCATION:Englewood Arts Center\, Englewood\, CO\, United States CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180311T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180311T170000 DTSTAMP:20180310T184555Z CREATED:20180310T184555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180310T184555Z UID:4651-1520780400-1520787600@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:MN: St. Urho's Potluck DESCRIPTION:Wear your green and purple and bring a dish to pass. URL:/event/mn-st-urhos-potluck/ LOCATION:Dilworth Depot\, Dilworth\, MN\, United States CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180312T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180312T210000 DTSTAMP:20180309T033739Z CREATED:20180309T033739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180309T033739Z UID:4605-1520881200-1520888400@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:OH: St. Urho's Day DESCRIPTION:Join the celebration of the legendary grasshopper chaser in Fairport Harbor. URL:/event/oh-st-urhos-day/ LOCATION:Zion Lutheran Church\, Fairport Harbor\, OH\, United States CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180316 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180317 DTSTAMP:20171231T091055Z CREATED:20171231T091055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171231T091055Z UID:4260-1521158400-1521244799@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:St. Urho's Day DESCRIPTION:The legend of St. Urho says he chased the grasshoppers out of ancient Finland\, thus saving the grape crop and the jobs of Finnish vineyard workers. Communities celebrate the accomplishment with parties and festivities decorated in the traditional green (for grasshoppers) and purple (for grapes). URL:/event/st-urhos-day/ LOCATION:MI CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180316 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180319 DTSTAMP:20180305T173907Z CREATED:20180305T173907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180305T173907Z UID:4555-1521158400-1521417599@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:MN: St. Urho Days DESCRIPTION:Head to Menahga and enjoy a variety of events in celebration of St. Urho\, the Finnish Saint who led the grasshoppers out of the grape fields! On Friday\, check out the Opening Ceremonies and Crowning of the St. Urho King and Queen\, with Magician/Comedian Jefrey Salveson performing. Saturday festivities include a pancake breakfast\, horse drawn wagon rides\, Mojakka Feed\, the Changing of the Guards\, St. Urho’s Day Parade\, bar stool races on Spirit Lake\, and live music. And on Sunday\, enjoy the Blueberry Pines Snow Sculpture Contest.  URL:/event/mn-st-urho-days/ LOCATION:MI CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180316 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180319 DTSTAMP:20180305T174639Z CREATED:20180305T174639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180305T174639Z UID:4557-1521158400-1521417599@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:MN: 43rd St. Urho Event DESCRIPTION:Finland\, Minnesota celebrates St. Urho with music and fun activities. URL:/event/mn-43rd-st-urho-event/ LOCATION:MI CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180316T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180316T200000 DTSTAMP:20180310T115555Z CREATED:20180310T115555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180310T115555Z UID:4636-1521219600-1521230400@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:MI: St. Urho's Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join the fun and meet St. Urho at the Detroit area Finnish Center. A dinner of corned beef\, cabbage and fish will be served. Finn Folk will provide the music. URL:/event/mi-st-urhos-celebration/ LOCATION:Finnish Cultural Center\, Farmington Hills\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events ORGANIZER;CN="Finnish Center Association":MAILTO:finnishcenter @ gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180317T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180317T120000 DTSTAMP:20180126T024251Z CREATED:20180126T024251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180126T024251Z UID:4402-1521280800-1521288000@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:WI: Finn Kids Club DESCRIPTION:Finnish American Society Milwaukee and our Finn Kids Club will meet for a day of Finn friends\, Finn Fun\, Delicious Finn Food\, Crafts and talk a little Finn with our Friends (ages 4-18). URL:/event/4402/ LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church (WI)\, Milwaukee\, WI\, United States CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180317T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180317T220000 DTSTAMP:20180306T070924Z CREATED:20180306T070924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T070924Z UID:4582-1521307800-1521324000@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:MA: St. Urho's Day Dinner Dance DESCRIPTION:In Fitchburg at the Finnish Center at Saima Park\, join the  fun celebration of the legendary St. Urho\, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland. \n  URL:/event/ma-st-urhos-day-dinner-dance/ LOCATION:The Finnish Center at Saima Park\, Fitchburg\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180317T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180317T210000 DTSTAMP:20180312T125513Z CREATED:20180312T125513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180312T125513Z UID:4663-1521313200-1521320400@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:MA: Finnish-American Weekend DESCRIPTION:Past FFN Performer of the Year Sara Pajunen performs her take on traditional Finnish music at this concert hosted by the newly organized Cape Ann Finns. URL:/event/ma-finnish-american-weekend-2/ LOCATION:St. Paul Lutheran Church\, Gloucester\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events,Performer of the Year ORGANIZER;CN="Cape Ann Finns":MAILTO:capeannfinns@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180318T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180318T160000 DTSTAMP:20180313T112049Z CREATED:20180313T112049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180313T112049Z UID:4672-1521378000-1521388800@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:CA: Poetry by Pirjo DESCRIPTION:FFN Performer of the Year Pirjo Polari-Khan will be featured at the Los Angeles chapter’s annual scholarship potluck luncheon at the Curtin House. URL:/event/ca-poetry-by-pirjo/ LOCATION:Pasadena Museum of History\, Pasadena\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events,Performer of the Year END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180324 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180326 DTSTAMP:20180127T213104Z CREATED:20180127T213104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180127T213104Z UID:4458-1521849600-1522022399@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:CA: Finnish Language Weekend DESCRIPTION:Finnish American Home Association hosts a “finntastic” way to learn Finnish language and have a unique opportunity to experience Finnish culture. \nWeekend includes language instruction\, food\, sauna and more. URL:/event/ca-finnish-language-weekend/ LOCATION:Finnish American Home Association\, Sonoma\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180324T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180324T150000 DTSTAMP:20180312T172432Z CREATED:20180312T172432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180312T172432Z UID:4665-1521894600-1521903600@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:MI: Easter in Finland DESCRIPTION:In West Michigan: Bring a dish to share and enjoy the potluck lunch and program about observing and celebrating Easter in Finland. URL:/event/mi-easter-in-finland/ LOCATION:Coopersville Library\, Coopersville\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180324T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180324T210000 DTSTAMP:20180307T222016Z CREATED:20180307T222016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180307T222016Z UID:4590-1521916200-1521925200@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:CA: Singing the Ancient Memories of Finland DESCRIPTION:In La Jolla/San Diego: \nFinnish folk poetry tells a story of the first time the kantele zither was played. The sound was so beautiful that everybody started to cry. When their tears touched the water of the ocean\, they turned into pearls. \nA native of Finland and past FFN Performer of the Year Merja Soria performs the traditional music of her Finnish heritage. She combines the ancient kantele with the poignant sound of her voice to sing the haunting songs of Suomi (Finland). \nMs. Soria’s CD recording Arctic Silence is a selection of ancient Finnish folk songs\, one of which was featured in the National Geographic Television’s program “Beyond the Movie: Lord of the Rings.” \n  URL:/event/ca-singing-the-ancient-memories-of-finland/ LOCATION:Kalabash School of Music and the Arts\, La Jolla\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events,Performer of the Year,Scandinavian heritage events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180325T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180325T170000 DTSTAMP:20180314T103713Z CREATED:20180314T103713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180314T103713Z UID:4689-1521990000-1521997200@finlandiafoundation.org SUMMARY:MA: A House of Finland DESCRIPTION:FFN Lecturer of the Year Peter MacKeith traces the emergence\, development and ongoing vitality of Finnish identity through a century of significant architecture and design. Coffee reception follows. In Newton. URL:/event/ma-a-house-of-finland/ LOCATION:Scandinavian Cultural Center – MA\, West Newton\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events,Lecturer of the Year END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR