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March 2021
Virtual Intro to Finnish
Are you curious about the Finnish language, but not yet ready to commit to a multi-date class? This two-hour introductory workshop is the perfect way to get a feel for Finnish.
Find out more »Kardemimmit: In Concert
Explore Finnish folk music with Kardemimmit in a special live concert on Tuesday, March 16 at 7:00pm CT, sponsored by Arts Midwest.
The concert will be livestreamed via Facebook and YouTube and will be streamed for limited in-person viewing at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center
Find out more »St. Urho’s Day – the Most Finnesotan of Holidays
St. Urho’s Day (March 16) is a holiday of merriment and fun for the Finnish American community, and one that is unique to our diaspora as it has no analogue in Finland. Over the years, it’s become a popular festivity far beyond the Iron Range where it first began. Every town celebrates it a little differently and has their own specific traditions and lore surrounding its inception. But who really started it, and where? What’s the right way to celebrate? Why grasshoppers? FACA has convened a panel to discuss the hotly contested origin and history of St. Urho’s Day in Minnesota. We’ll be joined by
Find out more »FACA Lukupiiri (Book Club)
Join the book discussion. Go to the FACA Book Club (Lukupiiri) Facebook group or contact Cristina Youngren by email for more information.
Find out more »Suomi Sing-Along on Sundays
On the first and third Sundays, at 12 noon CST, join folks from across the US and around the world via Zoom to sing favorite Finnish songs of all types. Go the Suomi Sing-Along Facebook group page for information and the Zoom link, or email suomisingalong@gmail.com.
Find out more »Celebrating Minna Canth and social equality
Enjoy a virtual program of history and music as Janet Grove and Walter Tambor celebrate the 177th birthday of Minna Canth, social activist and author.
Find out more »FinnFest USA Lecture: Hilary-Joy Virtanen, PhD
Hilary-Joy Virtanen presents a lecture as part of the FinnFest USA lecture and music series. The event is co-organized with the Journal of Finnish Studies and sponsored by Sam Houston State University.
Find out more »Study Finnish language with Joona Sundström at ASI
Spring Term Finnish Language Classes at American Swedish Institute, via Zoom
Find out more »April 2021
FinnFest USA Music Series: Lyz Jaakola
Lyz Jaakola presents a concert as part of the FinnFest USA lecture and music series. The event is co-sponsored by the Nordic Folklife project at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Find out more »May 2021
FinnFest USA Lecture: Tuomas Hovi
Tuomas Hovi presents a lecture as part of the FinnFest USA lecture and music series. The event is co-organized with the Journal of Finnish Studies and sponsored by Sam Houston State University.
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