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SUMMARY:Kauneimmat Joululaulut (Beautiful Christmas Music) Joulutori
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 9\n2:00 pm – 5:00 pm\nSt. Michael’s Lutheran Church\nRoseville\, MN \nCelebrate beautiful Christmas music from Finland in a sing-along of new carols and traditional songs.\nEnjoy this beloved Christmas tradition\, celebrated in churches across Finland\, during December. Guest Musicians: Sara Pajunen\, Mark Sedio\, and Osmo Vänskä. Following the service\, enjoy coffee and festive Christmas treats and gifts for sale in the Fellowship Hall marketplace.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/kauneimmat-joululaulut-beautiful-christmas-music-joulutori/
LOCATION:St. Michael’s Lutheran Church\, 1660 County Road B\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Food,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231204T210000
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SUMMARY:Lauluaika @ Roseville Strings Christmas Concert and Sing-along
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 4\n7:30 pm – 9:00 pm\nCentennial United Methodist Church\nRoseville\, MN \nFree \n\nLauluaika has been invited to perform at the Roseville Strings’ Christmas Concert & Sing-along\, playing a handful of Finnish Christmas tunes. The organizers encourage dancing in the aisles to help celebrate the season. \nThe concert will be filled with performances from the Roseville String Ensemble\, several songs to sing together\, and singing along with those familiar Finnish tunes.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/lauluaika-roseville-strings-christmas-concert-and-sing-along/
LOCATION:Centennial United Methodist Church\, 1524 County Rd C2 W\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Family Fun,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231205
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SUMMARY:Nordic Holiday Weekend
DESCRIPTION:12/1-12/3\n$305 pp\nConcordia Language Villages\nBemidji\, MN\nRegistration deadline: 11/17/23 \n \n  \nJoin us for our Nordic Holiday Weekend\, held in conjunction with our European Holiday Weekend\, in which our Villages will transform into your holiday paradise.  \nFrom Friday evening to midday Sunday\, participants will be baking and crafting to their heart’s content. \nHoliday traditions and recipes from the entire Nordic world (including Danish\, Finnish\, Norwegian and Swedish options) will be featured during this workshop. \nBetween baking\, you will enjoy the delicious meals prepared by the Concordia Language Villages culinary masters or visiting “Shop The World” where all the Village stores will be set up for your gift-giving needs. \nMore information and registration: http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/adult-programs/detail/nordic-cool-weekends
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/nordic-holiday-weekend/
LOCATION:Concordia Language Villages\, 8607 Thorsonveien Rd NE\, Bemidji\, MN\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Education,Family Fun,Finnish culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231124T160000
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SUMMARY:Gingerbread Wonderland: Norway House
DESCRIPTION:November 24\, 2023 – January 7\, 2024\nNorway House\nMinneapolis\, MN \n$5 – $10 \nGingerbread (or\, in Norwegian\, pepperkake) is a quintessential feature of the Norwegian holiday season. Towns all over the country come together to build their own miniature cookie cities\, bringing families\, schools\, businesses\, nursing homes\, and friends all together during the holiday season. \nWe wanted Minnesota to get in on the fun\, too! In 2015\, we kicked off our first Gingerbread Wonderland. Since then\, it’s grown above 250 structures! You will find tons of familiar buildings and landmarks created by our community\, including structures by professional bakers and gingerbread enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. \nMore information: Gingerbread Wonderland 2023
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/gingerbread-wonderland-norway-house/
LOCATION:Norway House\, 913 E. Franklin Ave.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Family Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T120000
DTSTAMP:20231104T140601Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting of the St. Anthony Village MN (Salo\, Finland) Sister City Association
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 18\n10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nSt. Anthony City Hall and Community Center\nSt. Anthony\, MN 55418 \nJoint meeting held with Salo Finland attendees connecting via Zoom\nFinnish refreshments and door prizes provided\nLearn about traveling to Finland in 2024 and hosting someone from Finland in 2025\nFind out about volunteering for the January Blood Drive
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/annual-meeting-of-the-st-anthony-village-mn-salo-finland-sister-city-association/
LOCATION:St. Anthony Village City Hall and Community Center\, 3301 Silver Lake Rd NE\, St. Anthony Village\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T210000
DTSTAMP:20231105T175202Z
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SUMMARY:Eric Peltoniemi & Finlandia Foundation Fundraiser for the Finnish American Heritage Center
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 17\n6:30 pm – 9:00 pm\nDanish American Center\nMinneapolis\, MN \nEric Peltoniemi\nThe November program focuses on Finnish heritage—listening\, appreciating\, and acting to protect and preserve more than a hundred years of history\, memories\, and the stuff of everyday lives and families. This program will be the FACA fundraiser in support of protecting our Finnish heritage.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/eric-peltoniemi-finlandia-foundation-fundraiser-for-the-finnish-american-heritage-center/
LOCATION:Danish American Center DAC\, 3030 West River Parkway\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T210000
DTSTAMP: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:20231111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T210000
DTSTAMP:20231016T181126Z
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SUMMARY:Jonathan Rundman and family and friends
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 11\n7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nBethel Lutheran Church\nMinneapolis\, MN \nFree will donation
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/jonathan-rundman-and-family-and-friends-2/
LOCATION:Bethel Lutheran Church\, 4120 17th Ave. South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T130000
DTSTAMP:20231030T180459Z
CREATED:20231030T180459Z
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UID:13652-1699704000-1699707600@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Lauluaika @ Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association Fall Jam 2023
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 11\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nCrown Plaza Hotel\nPlymouth\, MN \nThe Minnesota Bluegrass Fall Jam is Jam-Packed with events … including a performance by Lauluaika at noon on Saturday\, November 11! There are events happening all around the Hotel featuring Bluegrass\, Old Time\, and Ukulele Gathering jams\, workshops\, concerts and more.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/lauluaika-minnesota-bluegrass-old-time-music-association-fall-jam-2023/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Hotel\, 3131 Campus Dr\,\, Plymouth\, MN\, 55441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Entertainment,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association":MAILTO:info@minnesotabluegrass.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T160000
DTSTAMP:20231115T022121Z
CREATED:20231115T022121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T022121Z
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SUMMARY:"Once Upon a Mansion": ASI's 73rd Holiday Experience
DESCRIPTION:November 11\, 2023 – January 7\, 2024\n10:00 am – 4:00 pm\nAmerican Swedish Institute\nMinneapolis\, MN \nASI Members: Free\nAdults: $13\nAdults 62 and Above: $10\nYouth & Students Ages 6-18 & university students with ID: $6\nChildren Ages 0-5: Free \nWhat festive tales did the Turnblad Family read while cozied up in the Library? What would happen if the creatures carved in the Mansion woodwork wanted to come out and play?   \nStep into the story at the American Swedish Institute’s most enchanting holiday experience ever that brings the magic of winter\, traditions\, myths\, and tales to life for visitors of all ages. Explore the festive rooms of the Turnblad Mansion and immerse yourself in experiences co-created by local community contributors representing Sweden\, Norway\, Denmark\, Iceland\, Finland\, and the Sami Cultural Center. Whether it’s your first ASI Holiday Experience\, or your 73rd\, this is one you won’t want to miss. \nFor more informan and museum hours: https://asimn.org/exhibition/once-upon-a-mansion-asis-73rd-holiday-experience/
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/once-upon-a-mansion-asis-73rd-holiday-experience/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute ASI\, 2600 Park Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231101T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231101T230000
DTSTAMP:20231016T175454Z
CREATED:20231016T175454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T175454Z
UID:13635-1698872400-1698879600@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Jonathan Rundman and family and friends
DESCRIPTION:Weds. November 1\n9:00 pm – 11:00 pm\nWhite Squirrel Bar\nSt. Paul\, MN \nNo cover
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/jonathan-rundman-and-family-and-friends/
LOCATION:White Squirrel Bar\, 974 West Seventh Street\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T203000
DTSTAMP:20231014T203506Z
CREATED:20231014T203506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T203506Z
UID:13627-1698251400-1698265800@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Norway and Finland: Standing with Ukraine in the Struggle for Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Weds. October 25\nNorway House\nMinneapolis\, MN \n4:30pm-5:30pm \nExhibit: “Genocide and Justice: From Nuremberg to the International Criminal Court”\nCash bar available\, Lefse hotdogs for sale. \n7:00pm-8:30pm \nTalk: “Genocide\, War Crimes\, and Supporting Ukraine’s Democracy” by Dr. Ellen J. Kennedy\, Executive Director\, World Without Genocide \nThis is a hybrid event\, available as a webinar on Zoom or as an in-person event at Norway House. \nRegister by October 24\, 2023 \n$10 – General Public\n$5 – Students & Seniors\n$25 – 1.5 CLE credits for Minnesota lawyers\n’Clock Hours’ for teachers\, social workers\, and nurses\nFREE – Mitchell Hamline Students (Diversity Credits Available)
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/norway-and-finland-standing-with-ukraine-in-the-struggle-for-democracy/
LOCATION:Norway House\, 913 East Franklin Ave.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,History,In Person,Politics,Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Norway House":MAILTO:info@norwayhouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T210000
DTSTAMP:20231013T213924Z
CREATED:20231013T213837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T213924Z
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SUMMARY:Landmark Center presents Eric Peltoniemi and Dean Magraw
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 20\n7:30 pm – 9:00 pm\nF.K. Weyerhaeuser Auditorium\nLandmark Center\nSt. Paul\, MN \n$20 advance | $25 door \nEric Peltoniemi and Dean Magraw.\nEric Peltoniemi is excited to team with his friend and renowned guitarist\, Dean Magraw\, bringing a fresh batch of new songs and reimagined early ones to this Landmark Center’s 2023 Fall concert series. For several decades the Minnesota native has covered the musical waterfront: touring artist\, singer/songwriter\, lyricist/composer for the music theater\, record producer and record label executive at acclaimed Red House Records. \nDean Magraw is a consummate guitarist\, playing with wit and soulful abandon. A performer like no other\, he is part-comedian\, part-philosopher and all-around musical genius. Transcending genre\, he has performed with a cornucopia of collaborators from jazz organist Jack McDuff to folk icon Greg Brown\, classic Irish supergroup Altan to classical violinist Nigel Kennedy. \nConcert begins at 7:30 pm and is preceded by a cocktail hour at 6:45 pm with complimentary refreshments and a cash bar. \nTickets: https://www.landmarkcenter.org/landmark-live/
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/landmark-center-presents-eric-peltoniemi-and-dean-magraw/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 W 5th St\, St Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231008T210000
DTSTAMP:20231004T202609Z
CREATED:20231004T201238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T202609Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T170000
DTSTAMP:20230916T111136Z
CREATED:20230916T110826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T111136Z
UID:13586-1696687200-1696698000@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:LEIFmn Poetry Café @ Norway House
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 7\n2:00 pm – 5:00 pm\nNorway House\nMinneapolis\, MN \nAs part of the Leif Eriksson International Festival\, Sharon Chmielarz will read from her works\, including her recently released fourteenth book Duet in the Little Blue Church\, New and Selected Poems; Dianne Jarvenpa will read from her works\, including Shy Lands; Bill Holm poetry will be read by members of the Icelandic-American Community. \nMusic by the duo Tjarnblom 2 (Cheryl Paschke\, LEIF artist in residence 2023 and Joe Alfano). \nRefreshments available for purchase at the Norway House Café. \nFree by free will donation. \nPlease RSVP at LEIFmn.org.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/leifmn-poetry-cafe-norway-house/
LOCATION:Norway House\, 913 East Franklin Ave.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Folklore,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T160000
DTSTAMP:20230922T020507Z
CREATED:20230922T020507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T020507Z
UID:13595-1696676400-1696694400@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Lauluaika @ Harvest Booya Festival
DESCRIPTION:Harvest Booya Festival 2023 will take place on Saturday\, October 7th from 11am-4pm at the Clair Nelson Center in Finland\, MN! \n🍎 This year’s festival will feature local growers and producers in our Harvest Booya and celebrate the harvest season with live music\, great food & agricultural demonstrations (apple cider pressing + more)! \nTheresa Aho and her family band is performing at 11am. Lauluaika from 1pm-3 pm! \n \n🥕 Harvest Booya Festival is accepting vendor applications for farm produce\, farm meat\, eggs\, value-added food products\, products of the farm\, and hand-made crafts. We are unable to accept multi-level marketing or resale vendors at this market. Email dan.c@friendsoffinland.org for an application!
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/lauluaika-harvest-booya-festival/
LOCATION:Clair Nelson Center\, 6866 Cramer Rd.\, Finland\, MN\, 55603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Food,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230923T150000
DTSTAMP:20230614T004840Z
CREATED:20230414T185502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T004840Z
UID:13252-1695470400-1695481200@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Finn Fun Day 2023
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Sep 23\, 2023\n12:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nDanish American Center\n3030 West River Pkwy S.\nMinneapolis\, MN 55406 \nSponsored by FACA\, Suomi-Koulu\, FinnSource
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/finn-fun-day-2/
LOCATION:Danish American Center DAC\, 3030 West River Parkway\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Everything,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Finnish Language,FinnSource,Food,In Person,Music,Outdoors,Parents
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230925
DTSTAMP:20230731T123652Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T123652Z
UID:13448-1694912400-1695517199@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Salolampi Adult Week
DESCRIPTION:9/17-9/23\nSalolampi Finnish Language Village\nBemidji\, MN\n$1100 – $1195 pp (18+)\nRegistration deadline: 8/21/23 \nNote: Concordia Language Villages will require all participants eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine to be fully vaccinated prior to arrival at a residential session\, effective September 1\, 2021. \nIf you’re 18 years or older and want to sharpen your Finnish skills or just stretch your mind\, our Salolampi Adult Week sessions are perfect for you. We will help you improve your pronunciation\, expand your vocabulary\, learn new conversational skills and broaden your knowledge of Finnish culture.? \nJoin us at Salolampi for a fun-filled week of Finnish language instruction\, cultural presentations\, crafts\, activities\, walks in the woods\, indoor and outdoor sauna\, friends and Finnish food. Our teachers\, cultural presenters\, musicians and craft and activity leaders are all experienced and highly trained. Tule mukaan! \nMore information and registration: http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/adult-programs/finnish-residential/week
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/salolampi-adult-week/
LOCATION:Salolampi Language Village\, 10915 Ojutkangastie N.E.\, Bemidji\, MN\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish culture,Finnish Language
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T113000
DTSTAMP:20230906T230021Z
CREATED:20230819T184325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T230021Z
UID:13517-1694858400-1694863800@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Suomi-koulu In-person Finnish Language Immersion Classes (Sat.)
DESCRIPTION:First & Third Saturdays\n10:00 am – 11:30 am\nSeptember 16 – December 16\, 2023\nChrist Lutheran Church\nMinneapolis\, MN\n$60 – $90 \nThe Finnish School of Minnesota (Minnesotan Suomi-koulu) is offering three in-person Finnish immersion language courses for all age spans this fall at Christ Lutheran Church\, Minneapolis. \nAll classes will meet in-person from 10:00-11:30 am from September 16-December 16 – with two special class occasions scheduled on November 18 (Karjalanpiirakka baking) and December 16 (Joulujuhla). \nToddler (with caregiver/s) $60\nYouth (4-17) $75\nAdult (18+) $90 \nPlease register by making payment via PayPal to finnishschoolofmn@gmail.com \nNOTE: Please indicate when paying which specific course level you are registering for.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/suomi-koulu-finnish-language-classes/
LOCATION:Christ Lutheran Church\, 3244 34th Ave. So.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230915T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230917T140000
DTSTAMP:20230824T020107Z
CREATED:20230824T020107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T020107Z
UID:13568-1694761200-1694959200@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Salolampi Work Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Plan to work\, enjoy community with others\, delicious food and sauna\nWhen: September 15-17\, 2023 (come for any or all of this time) \nArrive 2pm Friday – (no early arrivals)\nLeave 2pm Sunday \nWhy: It’s time to get Salolampi settled in for the winter! Work weekend tasks include: \nTree care\, trimming\, and removal in the yard\nOutdoor work around cabins\nForest care and chainsawing\nDigitizing and scanning documents and photos\nWashing\, dusting\, and general cleaning \nPlease bring your own linens\, towels\, and whatever tools you feel most comfortable using.  \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED and Closes September 4th @ 2pm. RSVP Here.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/salolampi-work-weekend/
LOCATION:Concordia Language Villages\, 8607 Thorsonveien Rd NE\, Bemidji\, MN\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Volunteering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salolampi":MAILTO:info@salolampi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T193000
DTSTAMP:20230731T123929Z
CREATED:20230727T013649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T123929Z
UID:13445-1694629800-1694633400@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Salolampi Finnish Adult Conversation Hour (Weds.)
DESCRIPTION:9/13 – 10/18 (weekly)\n6:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nSalolampi Finnish Language Village\nVirtual (Zoom)\n$210 pp\nRegistration deadline: 9/6/23 \nJoin Tiina Watts for a six-week intermediate-advanced level weekly virtual discussion circle on Zoom. Finnish Adult Virtual Discussion Circles offer a relaxed language and cultural experience in a real-time interactive small group setting. You will take a cultural and linguistic journey through food\, stories\, historical recordings and so much more — all designed to increase your Finnish skills. Asynchronous activities for you to complete at home will be provided to extend learning. \nThe discussion circle will meet on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Central and focuses on conversation\, with grammar\, vocabulary\, games\, songs and culture mixed in. If you are a beginner\, you can take the Suomen mestari 1 Finnish class. \nEach lesson will have some grammar instruction\, interspersed with large group discussion\, one-on-one conversation in breakout rooms and cultural lessons through songs\, videos and stories. Tule puhumaan suomea! \nMore information and registration: http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/adult-programs/finnish-virtual-village/discussion-circle
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/salolampi-finnish-adult-conversation-hour-weds/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T194500
DTSTAMP:20230731T123327Z
CREATED:20230730T203055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T123327Z
UID:13477-1694628900-1694634300@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI Intermediate Finnish (Weds.)
DESCRIPTION:9/13 – 11/8\n6:15 pm – 7:45 pm\nAmerican Swedish Institute\nVirtual (Zoom)\n$125-$135 \nAn Intermediate I level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 1 of Suomen Mestari 2. Required materials: Suomen Mestari 2 textbook (new edition 2022). This class meets virtually.  \nMore information and registration: https://asimn.org/event/wed-intermediate-i-finnish-sundstrom/
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-intermediate-finnish-weds/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230912T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230912T193000
DTSTAMP:20230731T124205Z
CREATED:20230727T012718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T124205Z
UID:13437-1694543400-1694547000@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Salolampi Finnish Adult Beginner Class (Tues.)
DESCRIPTION:9/12 – 12/5 (weekly)\n6:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nSalolampi Finnish Language Village\nVirtual (Zoom)\n$470 pp\nRegistration deadline: 9/5/23 \nJoin instructor Tiina Watts on a Finnish cultural and linguistic journey! The Finnish Virtual Adult Class offers a real-time interactive small group setting for adults 18 and older looking to strengthen their language skills. Asynchronous activities for villagers to complete at home will be provided to extend learning. \nIntended for Beginner (A1-A2) and early intermediate language learners. Sessions meet once per week on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Central over Zoom. We will be using the Suomen mestari 1 (revised edition) textbook. Order a hard copy from Amazon or an electronic version from Finn Lectura. \nMore information and registration: http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/adult-programs/finnish-virtual-village/class
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/salolampi-finnish-adult-beginner-class-tues/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230912T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230912T194500
DTSTAMP:20230731T123245Z
CREATED:20230730T202605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T123245Z
UID:13473-1694542500-1694547900@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI Beginning Finnish (Tues.)
DESCRIPTION:9/12 – 11/7\n6:15 pm – 7:45 pm\nAmerican Swedish Institute\nVirtual (Zoom)\n$125-$135 \nA Beginning I level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 4 of Suomen Mestari 1 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Shop. Required materials: Suomen Mestari 1. This class meets virtually. \nMore information and registration: https://asimn.org/event/tues-beginning-i-finnish-sundstrom/
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-beginning-finnish-tues/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230910T210000
DTSTAMP:20230816T000047Z
CREATED:20230816T000047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T000047Z
UID:13524-1694368800-1694379600@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Nordic Social Dance w/ Lauluaika
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 10\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 September 10 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/
LOCATION:Tapestry Folkdance Center\, 3748 Minnehaha Ave. S.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tapestry Folkdance Center":MAILTO:staff@tapestryfolkdance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230910T150000
DTSTAMP:20230816T000243Z
CREATED:20230618T225315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T000243Z
UID:13378-1694354400-1694358000@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Lauluaika @ Karl Oskar House\, Lindstrom
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 10\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nKarl Oskar House\nLindstom\, MN \nLauluaika\, Finnish for “Song Time”\, is a group of musicians who share a passion for singing and playing Finnish folk tunes for audiences who enjoy listening or dancing. \nTheir repertoire includes Finnish couples’ dances such as waltzes\, polkas\, humppa\, jenkka\, mazurkka\, and hambo\, as well as lively group dances for all ages to enjoy!
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/laulu-aika-karl-oskar-house-lindstrom/
LOCATION:Karl Oskar House\, 29061 Glader Blvd.\, Lindstrom\, MN\, 55045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230910T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230910T144500
DTSTAMP:20230731T123154Z
CREATED:20230730T202149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T123154Z
UID:13469-1694349900-1694357100@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI Introductory Finnish
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, Sept. 10\n12:45 pm – 2:45 pm\nAmerican Swedish Institute\nVirtual (Zoom)\n$15-$18 pp \nAre you curious about the Finnish language\, but not ready yet to commit to a multi-date class? This two-hour introductory workshop taught by Joona Sundström is the perfect way to get a feel for Finnish\, pick up a bit of grammar\, and learn how to pronounce some words as part of basic conversation. \nThis is a live virtual class taught over Zoom. \nMore information and registration: https://asimn.org/event/intro-to-finnish/.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-introductory-finnish/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T170000
DTSTAMP:20230730T204255Z
CREATED:20230730T204215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230730T204255Z
UID:13480-1694253600-1694278800@www.finnsource.org
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:20230908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230908T210000
DTSTAMP:20230818T005656Z
CREATED:20230818T004644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T005656Z
UID:13542-1694199600-1694206800@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Finntastic! New Films From Finland
DESCRIPTION:Finntastic! The “New Films From Finland” series showcases the exciting vision and new work by prize-winning female directors from Finland.\nSeptember 8 – 10\n7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nThe Main Cinema\nMinneapolis\, MN\n \nFinntastic! is curated by MSPIFF programmer Alissa Simon in collaboration with the Finnish Film Foundation. \nView the complete list of films on our website.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/finntastic-new-films-from-finland/
LOCATION:The Main Cinema\, 115 SE Main St.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Film
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ORGANIZER;CN="MSP Film":MAILTO:info@mspfilm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230820T130000
DTSTAMP:20230813T120036Z
CREATED:20230813T120036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230813T120036Z
UID:13511-1692532800-1692536400@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Suomi Singalong
DESCRIPTION:Every Third Sunday\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nZoom \nZoom link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/7620376080?pwd=aEF4Q0xKNzUwZkVTYVhURWdKNXZhUT09 \nTervetuloa from the comfort of your own home or outdoor space.  We started Suomi Singalong during the pandemic on St. Urhos Day 2020.  We are continuing and all of our Zoom singalongs will use the same meeting link each time. Currently\, we meet the Third Sunday of the month at 12 noon US Central Time or klo 20 Suomessa.  Our ongoing Zoom meeting site is the link above.  \nThis is participation\, not performance!  We have had participants from around the US\, Finland\, France\, Japan and more countries are welcome!  You will be singing on mute as loud as you want.  No need pressure to lead a song or even know Finnish – you can just listen if you want.  Many people have found their Finnish and singing improving as they practice with us.  \nWe also support other Finnish music and language activities\, such as runolaulu and Luumu – Finnish Living courses\, under their own links posted on our Facebook group – Suomi Singalong.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/suomi-singalong/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Music,Zoom
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