Pastorit Jarmo Tarkki ja Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen Music Director Selma Seppänen, M.Mus. Liturgy and songs in Finnish, Sermon in English.
Finnish-American Events
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A double celebration of Kalevala Day, honoring the epic Finnish poem, and St. Urho's Day, recognizing the legendary figure who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. |
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Open rehearsal as Finnish conductor Hannu Lintu conducts the Boston Symphony Orchestra in Thorvaldsdottir, Prokofiev, and Sibelius featuring Korean pianist Seong-Jin Cho, 2015 winner of the prestigious International Chopin Piano Competition. |
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Finlandia American Heritage Center Director Jim Kurtti presents the screening of this documentary about Sirkka Tuomi Holm, an incredible 99-year-old patriot, feminist, historian and just remarkable person, by filmmaker Kristin Ojaniemi. |
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Finlandia Foundation Colorado celebrates its 55th anniversary with a luncheon program featuring guest speaker Stefan Lindstrom, Consul General and Head of Mission of Consulate General of Finland to the United States. |
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2 events,45th annual salute to the legendary Finnish saint who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the country's grape crop includes a beauty pageant, parade, music, facepainting, food, snow sculptures, and more. Menahga pays tribute to the legendary Finnish saint who saved the country's grape crop by chasing away the grasshoppers. Day long festivities |
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1 event,This fun holiday was invented in Minnesota to honor the brave St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. It just happens to be the day before the holiday for a slightly better-known saint from Ireland. |
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Wear the purple and green and join us to celebrate St. Urho's victory over the grasshoppers in Finland! The buffet dinner is followed by readings, crowning of St. Urho, parade, grasshopper cake and music by FinnFolk. |
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Birch bark artist Elaine Moe conducts two workshops: Create a small birch bark bird, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Make birch bark star and bead ornaments, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
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Wear the purple and green and join the St. Urho's fun including a dance lesson, social hour, dinner and dancing with music by the Central Mass Accordion Club. Decorate a hat for the contest! |
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Birch bark artist Elaine Moe will teach you to weave a traditional Finnish basket. |
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Enjoy pannukakku, bacon, sausage, fruit and pulla at this Finnish breakfast. Artist Karen Kemp will display and sell her work, and Raivaaja Foundation will have an information table.
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Enjoy an evening of music by Hannu Makipuro and special guests to benefit the Finnish American Heritage Society. |
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Dr. Paul Lehto presents "Adventures in Discovery" for all who want to learn more about their roots in Finland. |
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1 event,Activities geared to adults at this Salolampi Language Village weekend may include baking/cooking demonstrations, handicrafts/weaving or small wooden projects. Significant time will be dedicated to connections around music, art or handicrafts; games, books and other cultural resources; and enjoyment of food, coffee and sauna together, all with a common Finnish undercurrent. |
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Both days of the Festival are filled with music, dancing, food, lectures, demonstration, vendors and activities for young and old alike. The Viking Encampment and Sami Village will once again be present. |