FFN Performer of the Year, saxophonist Juli Wood, interprets traditional Finnish tunes in her jazzy style at Finn Camp in suburban Detroit.Â
Finnish-American Events
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In the Upper Peninsula’s Copper Country, much like in Finland, September ends with an explosion of color in the forests. This is the season known as ‘ruska,’ when the autumnal reds, browns and yellows are especially beautiful on the fells of Lapland and it’s a popular time for folks to get out and enjoy nature. […] |
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Shop the annual Finnish American Heritage Society market for Finnish-related items, arts and crafts and handmade goods, plus Finnish foods and pulla for sale.
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The Finnish Heritage Society-Sovittaja Summer Dinner Dance Series in Rutland concludes with music by Dan Mackowiak. Come for both dinner and dancing or just the dance, which begins at 7:30 p.m. See website to make reservations for the Scandinavian Smorgasbord. |
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The Scandinavian Day Festival in South Elgin is dedicated to the preservation and celebration of the five Scandinavian countries:Â Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Open to people of all ages and backgrounds, the Festival provides a venue to honor and present all things Scandinavian, past and present. The crafts, dance, education, food, music, and […] |
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FFN Lecturer of the Year Frank W. Eld presents "Finnish Log Construction---The Art" in New York Mills. The program includes a lecture and demonstration of the unique building method brought to North America by Finnish immigrants. Click here for more about the LOY. |
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1 event,In the Upper Peninsula's Copper Country, much like in Finland, September ends with an explosion of color in the forests. This is the season known as ‘ruska,’ when the autumnal reds, browns and yellows are especially beautiful on the fells of Lapland and it’s a popular time for folks to get out and enjoy nature. […] |
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This states April but it is a monthly event in April-May-July-August-September-October
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NEWTON: Enjoy tastes from Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Iceland while visiting Nordic vendors, listening to live music and taking part in other foodie fun! Don’t forget the return of everyone’s favorite Vikings! Visit their encampment, listen to their music and watch them fight to the “death.â€� General Admission: $20 advance ($25 at door); $15 […]
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Celebrate Christmas in September in Ashtabula, and watch the Finnish made film, "Christmas Story," a full length family friendly film. It's the story of little boy, Nikolas, and how he started the tradition of giving presents at Christmas time. The film is in English, and the Lapland scenery is just beautiful. Please bring a snack […] |
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MARQUETTE: FFN Lecturer of the Year Frank W. Eld shares his knowledge of and passion for the unique log construction brought to North America by Finnish immigrants in his talk and demonstrations of the hand crafted structures. |
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HANCOCK: FFN Lecturer of the Year Frank W. Eld shares his knowledge of and passion for the unique log construction brought to North America by Finnish immigrants in his talk and demonstrations of the hand crafted structures, at the Finnish American Heritage Center. |
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2 events,OSHKOSH: The Nordic Music Festival, featuring Swedish pianist Matti Hirvonen (professor, Norwegian Academy of Music) as guest artist and clinician, will take place September 30 – October 7. The week-long series of events will bring together regional community members and University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students and faculty to learn about and hear live performances of […]
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MILWAUKEE: The development of CO-OP’s has been called a “Landmark of Finnish Immigrant History .� The documentary "Co-operatively Yours" tells the story of the Finnish Co-op movement in general and specifically the Settlers Co-op in Bruce Crossing, Michigan. |
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Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Exhibit and Sale at the Finnish American Heritage Society hall in Canterbury.
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NEW BERLIN: Enjoy a day of food, music, Nordic shopping, genealogy, language lessons and activities for the kids representing Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
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In the Upper Peninsula's Copper Country, much like in Finland, September ends with an explosion of color in the forests. This is the season known as ‘ruska,’ when the autumnal reds, browns and yellows are especially beautiful on the fells of Lapland and it’s a popular time for folks to get out and enjoy nature. […] |