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SUMMARY:St. Urho's Day Celebration (CANCELLED!!!!)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 15\n1:30 pm – 4:30 pm\nChrist Church Lutheran\nMinneapolis\, MN \nDONATION\n \nYou’ve heard of Saint Patrick — but Saint Urho?\nThe tongue-in-cheek legend of Saint Urho says he chased the grasshoppers out of Finland by uttering the phrase Heinäsirkka heinäsirkka\, mene täältä (roughly translated “Grasshopper grasshopper\, go to hell!”). The grasshoppers were decimating the grape crop. \n \nIn the end\, the day offers all of us — Irish\, Finnish\, and everyone else — an occasion for a good party! \nJoin the Ameriikan Poijat brass band with guest vocalists Eeva Savolainen and Elina Koivusaari and organist Megan Engel in concert. Dance music at the reception will be led by the Finnish folk music band Lauluaika. Don’t miss this afternoon of merriment — including dancing\, singing\, a pea soup cook-off contest\, and more! \nThe event is co-sponsored by Christ Church Lutheran and the Finnish American Association. \nMembers please bring a dish to share if you can\, based on your last name. A-D bread\, E-J appetizer or side dish\, K-O salad\, P-Z dessert.\nThis is an open and free event yet we welcome donations $5.00/member\, $10.00/non-member.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/st-urhos-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Christ Church Lutheran (Saarisen Kirkko)\,  3244 34th Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Fun,Folk Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T220000
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SUMMARY:Juhannus (Midsummer) Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 21\n12:00 pm – 10:00 pm\nLake Phalen Picnic Area\nSt. Paul\, MN \nA traditional Finnish Summer Solstice event with music\, dancing\, food and activities\, including an evening kokko (bonfire) for Finns\, Friends of Finns and the entire Nordic community! \nClick for details: \nJuhannus Announcement\n and  \nMusic Schedule\nContact: Louise Morgan or Diane Pearson for more information.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/juhannus-midsummer-celebration/
LOCATION:Lake Phalen Picnic Pavilion\, 1600 Phalen Dr.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing,Entertainment,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Folk Dance,Food,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T190000
DTSTAMP:20250308T014045Z
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SUMMARY:St. Urho Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 16\n4:00 pm – 7:00 pm\nChrist Church Lutheran\nMinneapolis\, MN \nFREE\n \nYou’ve heard of Saint Patrick — but Saint Urho?\nThe tongue-in-cheek legend of Saint Urho says he chased the grasshoppers out of Finland by uttering the phrase Heinäsirkka heinäsirkka\, mene täältä (roughly translated “Grasshopper grasshopper\, go to hell!”). The grasshoppers were decimating the grape crop. \n \nIn the end\, the day offers all of us — Irish\, Finnish\, and everyone else — an occasion for a good party! \nJoin the Ameriikan Poijat brass band with guest vocalists Eeva Savolainen and Elina Koivusaari and organist Megan Engel in concert. Dance music at the reception will be led by the Finnish folk music band Lauluaika. Don’t miss this afternoon of merriment — including dancing\, singing\, a pea soup cook-off contest\, and more! \nThe event is co-sponsored by Christ Church Lutheran and the Finnish American Association.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/st-urho-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Christ Church Lutheran (Saarisen Kirkko)\,  3244 34th Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Fun,Folk Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T160000
DTSTAMP:20240918T193341Z
CREATED:20240918T192005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T193341Z
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SUMMARY:"Song Time" with Lauluaika
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 22\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nMoose Lake Community School\nMoose Lake\, MN \nLauluaika share a passion for singing and playing Finnish folk tunes for audiences listening or dancing to their considerable repertoire including waltzes\, polkas\, humppa\, jemnkka (schottische)\, masurkka and Hambu as well as lively group dances for all ages to enjoy.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/song-time-with-lauluaika/
LOCATION:Moose Lake Community School\, 4812 County Road 10\, Moose Lake\, MN\, 55767\, United States
CATEGORIES:Folk Dance,In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T210000
DTSTAMP:20240118T235519Z
CREATED:20231004T202726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T235519Z
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SUMMARY:Second Sunday Nordic Social Dance with Lauluaika!
DESCRIPTION:6:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nTapestry Folkdance Center\nMinneapolis\, MN\n$12 (members)\n$15 (non-members) \nSecond Sunday Nordic Social Dance with Lauluaika! \nLauluaika.\nTwo hours of Nordic social dancing monthy every second Sunday to live-music from Lauluaika (performing from 7-8 p.m.)! \nWith Nordic Social Dance you will learn and review the dances of Sweden\, Norway\, Denmark\, Finland and Iceland – a 45-minute dance workshop with experienced instructors who are steeped in the culturally rich dances of the Nordic countries. No partner needed\, you will find one here! \nEvening Event Schedule \n6:00 – 6:45 pm Instruction\n7:00 – 8:00 pm Social Dance (with Lauluaika)\n8:00 – 8:10 pm Group Mixer\n8:10 – 8:50 pm Social Dance\n8:50 – 9:00 pm Group Långdans
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/second-sunday-nordic-social-dance-with-lauluaika/
LOCATION:Tapestry Folkdance Center\, 3748 Minnehaha Ave. S.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406
CATEGORIES:Finnish culture,Folk Dance,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tapestry Folkdance Center":MAILTO:staff@tapestryfolkdance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T210000
DTSTAMP:20240118T235519Z
CREATED:20231004T202726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T235519Z
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SUMMARY:Second Sunday Nordic Social Dance with Lauluaika!
DESCRIPTION:6:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nTapestry Folkdance Center\nMinneapolis\, MN\n$12 (members)\n$15 (non-members) \nSecond Sunday Nordic Social Dance with Lauluaika! \nLauluaika.\nTwo hours of Nordic social dancing monthy every second Sunday to live-music from Lauluaika (performing from 7-8 p.m.)! \nWith Nordic Social Dance you will learn and review the dances of Sweden\, Norway\, Denmark\, Finland and Iceland – a 45-minute dance workshop with experienced instructors who are steeped in the culturally rich dances of the Nordic countries. No partner needed\, you will find one here! \nEvening Event Schedule \n6:00 – 6:45 pm Instruction\n7:00 – 8:00 pm Social Dance (with Lauluaika)\n8:00 – 8:10 pm Group Mixer\n8:10 – 8:50 pm Social Dance\n8:50 – 9:00 pm Group Långdans
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/second-sunday-nordic-social-dance-with-lauluaika/
LOCATION:Tapestry Folkdance Center\, 3748 Minnehaha Ave. S.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406
CATEGORIES:Finnish culture,Folk Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T210000
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SUMMARY:Second Sunday Nordic Social Dance with Lauluaika!
DESCRIPTION:6:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nTapestry Folkdance Center\nMinneapolis\, MN\n$12 (members)\n$15 (non-members) \nSecond Sunday Nordic Social Dance with Lauluaika! \nLauluaika.\nTwo hours of Nordic social dancing monthy every second Sunday to live-music from Lauluaika (performing from 7-8 p.m.)! \nWith Nordic Social Dance you will learn and review the dances of Sweden\, Norway\, Denmark\, Finland and Iceland – a 45-minute dance workshop with experienced instructors who are steeped in the culturally rich dances of the Nordic countries. No partner needed\, you will find one here! \nEvening Event Schedule \n6:00 – 6:45 pm Instruction\n7:00 – 8:00 pm Social Dance (with Lauluaika)\n8:00 – 8:10 pm Group Mixer\n8:10 – 8:50 pm Social Dance\n8:50 – 9:00 pm Group Långdans
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/second-sunday-nordic-social-dance-with-lauluaika/
LOCATION:Tapestry Folkdance Center\, 3748 Minnehaha Ave. S.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406
CATEGORIES:Finnish culture,Folk Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T210000
DTSTAMP:20240118T235519Z
CREATED:20231004T202726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T235519Z
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SUMMARY:Second Sunday Nordic Social Dance with Lauluaika!
DESCRIPTION:6:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nTapestry Folkdance Center\nMinneapolis\, MN\n$12 (members)\n$15 (non-members) \nSecond Sunday Nordic Social Dance with Lauluaika! \nLauluaika.\nTwo hours of Nordic social dancing monthy every second Sunday to live-music from Lauluaika (performing from 7-8 p.m.)! \nWith Nordic Social Dance you will learn and review the dances of Sweden\, Norway\, Denmark\, Finland and Iceland – a 45-minute dance workshop with experienced instructors who are steeped in the culturally rich dances of the Nordic countries. No partner needed\, you will find one here! \nEvening Event Schedule \n6:00 – 6:45 pm Instruction\n7:00 – 8:00 pm Social Dance (with Lauluaika)\n8:00 – 8:10 pm Group Mixer\n8:10 – 8:50 pm Social Dance\n8:50 – 9:00 pm Group Långdans
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/second-sunday-nordic-social-dance-with-lauluaika/
LOCATION:Tapestry Folkdance Center\, 3748 Minnehaha Ave. S.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406
CATEGORIES:Finnish culture,Folk Dance,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tapestry Folkdance Center":MAILTO:staff@tapestryfolkdance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231008T210000
DTSTAMP:20231004T202609Z
CREATED:20231004T201238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T202609Z
UID:13607-1696788000-1696798800@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Nordic Social Dance w/ Lauluaika
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 8\n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nTapestry Folkdance Center\nMinneapolis\, MN\n$12 (members)\n$15 (non-members) \nSecond Sunday Nordic Social Dance with Lauluaika! \n \nTwo hours of Nordic social dancing on October 8 to live-music from Lauluaika! \nWith Nordic Social Dance you will learn and review the dances of Sweden\, Norway\, Denmark\, Finland and Iceland – a 45-minute dance workshop with experienced instructors who are steeped in the culturally rich dances of the Nordic countries. No partner needed\, you will find one here! \nEvening Event Schedule \n6:00 – 6:45 pm Instruction\n7:00 – 8:00 pm Social Dance\n8:00 – 8:10 pm Group Mixer\n8:10 – 8:50 pm Social Dance\n8:50 – 9:00 pm Group Långdans
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/nordic-social-dance-w-lauluaika-2/
LOCATION:Tapestry Folkdance Center\, 3748 Minnehaha Ave. S.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406
CATEGORIES:Finnish culture,Folk Dance,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tapestry Folkdance Center":MAILTO:staff@tapestryfolkdance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T170000
DTSTAMP:20230730T204255Z
CREATED:20230730T204215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230730T204255Z
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SUMMARY:Nordic Music Fest
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 9\, 2023\n10:00 am – 5:00 pm\nLion’s Park\nVictoria\, MN\nFree \nThe annual Nordic Music Fest will once again be held at the Lion’s Park in Victoria\, MN.  \nThere will be two stages with continuous performances by Scandinavian bands\, dance ensembles\, choirs\, instrumentalists\, and more.  Scandinavia and American foods and beverages will be offered for sale. \nThere will be a group of Scandinavian artisans offering their arts and crafts for sale.  A Viking Village will be set up in the park providing an opportunity for visitors to meet folks dressed in traditional Viking clothing and demonstrating Viking arts\, crafts\, and even sword fighting..  A Silent Auction will be held. \nThe festival will end with the traditional “Lutefisk Toss” competition between a team of Norwegian lutefisk tossers and a team of Swedes.  A trophy will be given to the winning team along with plenty of honor and glory. \nAdmission to this event and parking are free.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/nordic-music-fest/
LOCATION:Lions Park – Victoria\, 8339 Victoria Dr\, Victoria\, MN\, 55386\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Finnish culture,Folk Dance,Food,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T200000
DTSTAMP:20230619T191444Z
CREATED:20230619T191444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T191444Z
UID:13387-1689357600-1689364800@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Lailuaika U.P. Summer Tour (2023)
DESCRIPTION:Lauluaika tours the Michigan U.P. in July 2023: \nFriday\, July 14\n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nLauluaika will perform in Hancock\, MI outside the Finnish Heritage Center. \nSaturday\, July 15\nLauluaika will be at the Aura Jamboree in Aura\, MI. \nSunday\, July 16\nLauluaika performs at the Hanka Homestead Farm Museum in Baraga\, MI. \nMonday\, July 17\n7:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nLauluaika will present a concert at the Peter White Library\, Marquette\, MI.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/lailuaika-u-p-summer-tour-2023/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Folk Dance,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Laulu-Aika.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T200000
DTSTAMP:20230619T191444Z
CREATED:20230619T191444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T191444Z
UID:13387-1689357600-1689364800@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Lailuaika U.P. Summer Tour (2023)
DESCRIPTION:Lauluaika tours the Michigan U.P. in July 2023: \nFriday\, July 14\n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nLauluaika will perform in Hancock\, MI outside the Finnish Heritage Center. \nSaturday\, July 15\nLauluaika will be at the Aura Jamboree in Aura\, MI. \nSunday\, July 16\nLauluaika performs at the Hanka Homestead Farm Museum in Baraga\, MI. \nMonday\, July 17\n7:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nLauluaika will present a concert at the Peter White Library\, Marquette\, MI.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/lailuaika-u-p-summer-tour-2023/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Folk Dance,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Laulu-Aika.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T200000
DTSTAMP:20230619T191444Z
CREATED:20230619T191444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T191444Z
UID:13387-1689357600-1689364800@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Lailuaika U.P. Summer Tour (2023)
DESCRIPTION:Lauluaika tours the Michigan U.P. in July 2023: \nFriday\, July 14\n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nLauluaika will perform in Hancock\, MI outside the Finnish Heritage Center. \nSaturday\, July 15\nLauluaika will be at the Aura Jamboree in Aura\, MI. \nSunday\, July 16\nLauluaika performs at the Hanka Homestead Farm Museum in Baraga\, MI. \nMonday\, July 17\n7:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nLauluaika will present a concert at the Peter White Library\, Marquette\, MI.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/lailuaika-u-p-summer-tour-2023/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Folk Dance,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Laulu-Aika.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T200000
DTSTAMP:20230619T191444Z
CREATED:20230619T191444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T191444Z
UID:13387-1689357600-1689364800@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Lailuaika U.P. Summer Tour (2023)
DESCRIPTION:Lauluaika tours the Michigan U.P. in July 2023: \nFriday\, July 14\n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nLauluaika will perform in Hancock\, MI outside the Finnish Heritage Center. \nSaturday\, July 15\nLauluaika will be at the Aura Jamboree in Aura\, MI. \nSunday\, July 16\nLauluaika performs at the Hanka Homestead Farm Museum in Baraga\, MI. \nMonday\, July 17\n7:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nLauluaika will present a concert at the Peter White Library\, Marquette\, MI.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/lailuaika-u-p-summer-tour-2023/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Folk Dance,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Laulu-Aika.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230701T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230701T200000
DTSTAMP:20230616T213302Z
CREATED:20230616T211942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T213302Z
UID:13344-1688232600-1688241600@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Lauluaika Workshop & Dance
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 1\nWorkshop: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm\nSocial Dance: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm\nDuluth Folk School\n1917 W Superior St.\nDuluth\, MN 55806\n$10 Admission \nThe group of musicians known as Lauluaika will be doing a dance & workshop on July 1st at the Duluth Folk School sponsored by the Nordic Center of Duluth. The dance class will start at 5:30 pm focusing on Finnish couples’ dances and mixers that can be done at FinnFest: waltz\, polka\, Jenkka (schottische)\, Masuukka\, and Humppa. \nA social dance from 6:30 to 8:00 pm will follow the workshop.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/lauluaika-workshop-dance/
LOCATION:Duluth Folk School\, 1917 W Superior St.\, Duluth\, MN\, 55806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing,Finnish culture,Folk Dance,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Laulu-Aika.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230626
DTSTAMP:20230614T013921Z
CREATED:20230614T010238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T013921Z
UID:13314-1687482000-1687654799@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Scandinavian Festival and Midwest Viking Festival
DESCRIPTION:June 23 – 24\, 2023\n10:00 am – 5:00 pm\nHjemkomst Center\n202 1st Avenue N\, Moorhead\, MN \nThe Nordic Culture Clubs present music\, folk dance\, Viking encampments\, and more\, including performances by Ida Metsberg\, Finlandia Foundation National Performer of the Year\, of her own and traditional Finnish music. \nEvents info and tickets.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/scandinavian-festival-and-midwest-viking-festival/
LOCATION:Hjemkomst Center\, 202 1st Ave. North\, Moorhead\, MN\, 56560\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Folk Dance,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T170000
DTSTAMP:20230415T125724Z
CREATED:20230415T125724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230415T125724Z
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SUMMARY:Laulu Aika will be in Duluth Friday and Saturday June 9-10th for "Nisswa-Stämman"!
DESCRIPTION:The Nordic Center of Duluth is excited to announce a reboot of Nisswa-Stämman: Scandinavian Folk Music Festival in the new location of… you guessed it: DULUTH! Since the last iteration of the physical festival in 2019. Nisswa-Stämman:Dultuh will be hosted at Peace United Church of Christ\n1111 N 11th Ave E\, Duluth\, MN 55805 \nThe venues will all be indoors\, in order to eliminate any complication of weather this year. We plan to hold workshops\, performances\, dances\, and more.\nContact Rauli@comcast.com for more information.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/laulu-aika-will-be-in-duluth-friday-and-saturday-june-9-10th-for-nisswa-stamman/
LOCATION:Peace United Church of Christ\, 1111 N 11th Ave E\, Duluth\, MN\, 55805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Finnish Language,Folk Dance,In Person,Music,Parents,Travel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T170000
DTSTAMP:20230415T125724Z
CREATED:20230415T125724Z
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UID:13272-1686297600-1686330000@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Laulu Aika will be in Duluth Friday and Saturday June 9-10th for "Nisswa-Stämman"!
DESCRIPTION:The Nordic Center of Duluth is excited to announce a reboot of Nisswa-Stämman: Scandinavian Folk Music Festival in the new location of… you guessed it: DULUTH! Since the last iteration of the physical festival in 2019. Nisswa-Stämman:Dultuh will be hosted at Peace United Church of Christ\n1111 N 11th Ave E\, Duluth\, MN 55805 \nThe venues will all be indoors\, in order to eliminate any complication of weather this year. We plan to hold workshops\, performances\, dances\, and more.\nContact Rauli@comcast.com for more information.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/laulu-aika-will-be-in-duluth-friday-and-saturday-june-9-10th-for-nisswa-stamman/
LOCATION:Peace United Church of Christ\, 1111 N 11th Ave E\, Duluth\, MN\, 55805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Finnish Language,Folk Dance,In Person,Music,Parents,Travel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T230000
DTSTAMP:20230322T132408Z
CREATED:20230218T134531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T132408Z
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SUMMARY:Nordic Ball is Back in Action
DESCRIPTION:Dust off your shoes and iron your linen blouses\, the Nordic Ball is back on! Tickets are available now or at the door. Begun in 1977 we took a two-year hiatus for Covid. For more on the history\, along with videos and music clips\, visit the Ingebretsen’s Blog! \nThe ball opens with a Grand March that everyone can participate in. Designed to greet one another\, this slow\, stately “walking dance” is a good time to show off your traditional drakt\, fantasy folk costumes\, or best dress. Live music through the evening throughout the evening from Ole Olssons Oldtime Orkestra\, McNordiques\, Hardingfelelag\, ASI Spelmanslag & Lillalag\, Ballade\, Lauluaika\, and the Twin Cities Nyckelharpalag. \nAll are welcome. No dance experience or partner is necessary for you to have a very fun time. The buffet table will show off delights from Scandinavian cuisine with coffee and tea on the ready. The Ukranian Center is a beautiful venue\, and their bar tender knows just what to mix at the cash bar. We will also pass the hat for the efforts to help Ukraine with emergency services\, re-building\, and other support! Tickets are $30 and available through Eventbrite or at the door\, and are required for everyone. Pre-sales are encouraged so that we can estimate food servings better. \nPlease invite your friends and share news about the Nordic Ball on your social media. \nNordic Ball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/893320621855233?ref=newsfeed\nNordic Ball Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nordic-ball-tickets-499848840337\nNordic Ball History: https://ingebretsens-blog.com/the-nordic-ball-decades-of-dancing/
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/nordic-ball-is-back-in-action/
LOCATION:Ukrainian Event Center\, 301 Main St. NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Dancing,Entertainment,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Finnish Language,Folk Dance,Food,In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230317T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230317T220000
DTSTAMP:20230218T041857Z
CREATED:20230218T041857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230218T041857Z
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SUMMARY:Announcing our First Annual St. Urho’s Day Celebration!!
DESCRIPTION:Announcing our First Annual St. Urho’s Day Celebration!!!  Ooksie kooksie coolama vee\, Santia Urho is ta poy for me!\nDate: March 17th (St. Patricks Day\, but hey those other people are celebrating the other Saint)\nTime: 6:30 P.M.\nWhere: Danish American Center \nPea Soup cook-off –\nFirst Battle of the Pea Soup!  Do you make the best pea soup?  Do you like making others happy by cooking and sharing the best pea soup?  If you answered yes\, please bring a pot of your pea soup\, and enter the pea soup cook-off.  The winner will be awarded the prestigious pea soup ladle.  Other prizes will be awarded. If you are interested in entering the competition\, or in being a judge email Nate Hoch at nathanial.hoch@gmail.com or Louise Morgan at louise.morgan21@gmail.com by February 28th.  You do not need to enter the cook-off to attend the event. \nMusic and Dancing –\nAfter the pea soup cook-off\, stay for music and dancing provided by Finn Hall.  \nSuggested $5.00 Donation for Members\, $10.00 non-members (Pea Soup contestants get in for FREE!)
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/announcing-our-first-annual-st-urhos-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Danish American Center DAC\, 3030 West River Parkway\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Dancing,Entertainment,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Folk Dance,Food,In Person,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="FACA - Finnish American Cultural Activities":MAILTO:pamela.rahkola@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221204T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221204T150000
DTSTAMP:20221128T161437Z
CREATED:20221128T161437Z
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SUMMARY:41st Annual Pikkujoulu—Duluth\, MN Finnish “Little Christmas”
DESCRIPTION:Program following dinner: “Finnish Music to Stir the Heart –Sharing our traditional old melodies”\nDoty Family Trio\n-Jeanne Doty\n-Johanna Solem\n-Dan Doty \nDeadline to order tickets—November 28; after that\, call for availability:\nDonna Iisakka 218-590-8655\, Anja Bottila 218-380-0811\, or\nArlene Putikka Tucker 218-289-5080 \nAdult: $28.00 Child under 10: $15.00\nTickets Prepaid. Checks issued to: MFAHS. Sorry…no refunds. Free Parking in Holiday Inn ramp.  \nSponsored by Minnesota Finnish-American Historical Society—Lakehead Chapter
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/41st-annual-pikkujoulu-duluth-mn-finnish-little-christmas/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Duluth\, 200 West 1st St\, Duluth\, MN\, 55802
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Entertainment,Family Fun,Folk Dance,In Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T170000
DTSTAMP:20220705T192059Z
CREATED:20220705T192059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T192059Z
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SUMMARY:Nordic Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Nordic Music Festival will be held at Victoria’s Lions Park on Saturday\, September 10\, 2022 from 10 to 5.\nTwo stages are back to enjoy Nordic music and dancing!\nMore details are coming!
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/nordic-music-festival-2/
LOCATION:Lions Park – Victoria\, 8339 Victoria Dr\, Victoria\, MN\, 55386\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Dancing,Entertainment,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Finnish Language,Folk Dance,Music,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220709T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220709T150000
DTSTAMP:20220705T184738Z
CREATED:20220705T184738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T184738Z
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SUMMARY:Laulu Aika Celebrates Karl Oscar Days!
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy an afternoon concert and dance (on the lawn) in celebration of Karl Oscar days under the shade of the Swedish apple tree. Bring a lawn chair\, a beverage and the family!
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/laulu-aika-celebrates-karl-oscar-days/
LOCATION:Ki Chi Saga County Park\, 29101 Glader Blvd\, Lindstrom\, MN\, 55045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing,Entertainment,Family Fun,Folk Dance,Music,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laulu Aika":MAILTO:rauli@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T140000
DTSTAMP:20220528T033526Z
CREATED:20220528T032924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220528T033526Z
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SUMMARY:Midsummer Festival Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Do you recall the last time you saw Finn Hall and/or Kisarit Dancers perform? FACA records show that both\ngroups entertained us at their Laskiainen Program back on February 21\, 2020! Well\, we have great news. Finn\nHall and Kisarit Finnish American Folk Dancers will be part of our Midsummer Festival\, June 11\, 2022. A picnic\nlunch will be served while we enjoy good music and watch Kisarit dancers welcome children to learn folk dance\nsteps (maybe a few adults could learn\, too?)  \nPlease join us and share a summer day outdoors at Como Park from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.\nLocation: Hamline Ave. and Midway Parkway\, West Picnic Grounds\, Shelter 50.\nAll are welcome and we look forward to greeting old friends and meeting new friends
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/midsummer-festival-picnic/
LOCATION:Como Park\, Shelter 50\, West Picnic Grounds\, Shelter 50
CATEGORIES:Children,Dancing,Entertainment,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Finnish Language,Folk Dance,Food,Music,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="FACA - Finnish American Cultural Activities":MAILTO:pamela.rahkola@comcast.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220530
DTSTAMP:20220330T203412Z
CREATED:20220330T203412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T203412Z
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SUMMARY:Salolampi Spring Adult Week
DESCRIPTION:Hei kaikki! In 2022\, there will be no Fall adult week\, so please join us for our spring adult week\, Sunday to Saturday\, May 22-28\, 2022. \nAll 3 teachers teach or have taught Finnish at a university:\nTiina Watts–Brigham Young University\nDaniel K. Haataja–University of Minnesota\nSirpa Tuomainen–University of California\, Berkeley \nWe will also have daily cultural presentations\, craft instruction by Susan Harstad\, dancing and music with Ralph Tuttila and Jaana Tuttila\, as well as singing\, games\, movies\, conversation\, shopping in the kioski\, Nordic stick-walking\, mölkky\, kyykkä\, and other Finnish sports\, sauna\, and of course\, plenty of delicious Finnish food. \nEmail tiinawatts@gmail.com for more info.\nRegister here: http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/\nTervetuloa oppimaan suomea!
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/salolampi-spring-adult-week/
LOCATION:Salolampi Language Village\, 10915 Ojutkangastie N.E.\, Bemidji\, MN\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing,Education,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Finnish Language,Folk Dance,Food,History,Outdoors,Parents,Sauna
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salolampi":MAILTO:info@salolampi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220512T110000
DTSTAMP:20220330T201921Z
CREATED:20220330T201921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T201921Z
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SUMMARY:Finn Hall Band Concert
DESCRIPTION:Featuring: Laulu Aika & Dennis Halme \nJoin us at Burnhaven Library located in Burnsville\, MN. \nDakota County library events Health and Safety Guidelines:\n*These are subject to change at any time* \nWe no longer require masks or physical distancing on the part of staff\, presenters\, or participants.\nWe encourage regular hand washing/use of sanitizer.\nStay at home if sick with symptoms of COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone who has been diagnosed or is suspected to have COVID-19.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/finn-hall-band-concert/
LOCATION:Burnhaven Library\, 1101 County Rd 42 W\, Burnsville\, MN\, 55306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Dancing,Entertainment,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Finnish Language,Folk Dance,Music
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