Finlandia Foundation National Artist of the Year, Eric Aho, is inspired by Finland. He will share how his Finnish ancestry informs his imagination and his daily life as an artist. This is the inaugural year of the FFN Artist of the Year designation. The goal is to spotlight outstanding talent within the Finnish-American arts community. […]
Join Finlandia Foundation Boston Chapter for a night of fun and festivities at Shy Bird restaurant in South Boston. Get ready to immerse yourself in the wonders of the season and raise a glass to Finnish Independence Day. This is an amazing opportunity to celebrate the local Finnish community while reconnecting with old friends and […]
Finlandia Foundation National's Finnposium is a portal to free programming about Finland and Finnish culture in the United States. Please visit the Finnposium webpage to select from a wide range of online chats, webinars, musical and other presentations. You can register for upcoming livestreaming programs while other programs are viewable anytime.
Finlandia Foundation Boston is celebrating National Sauna Week with our third annual mobile sauna event on Friday, Saturday and Sunday February 23-25th, 2024 on the Scandinavian Cultural Center (SCC) grounds in Newton, MA. Reservations and a fee for timed use of the mobile sauna are required. There are two different time-slots, 60 minute sessions and […]
FFB will be providing members an opportunity for a meet and greet with Finnish composer, John Storgards, and violinist Pekka Kuusisto following a concert at Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) on Thursday, February 29 at 7:30 pm. The Music of the Midnight Sun series, features Pekka Kuusisto's debut solo performance with the BSO. John Storgards will […]
Join us for an engaging speaker event co-hosted by Finlandia Foundation Boston, the Honorary Consulate of Finland in Boston, and Hult International Business School. We will explore the complexities and challenges of international climate negotiations and offer opportunities for valuable exchanges of ideas and perspectives on this pivotal topic. There will be a special focus […]
Auctioneer and certified appraiser, Wayne Tuiskula of Central Mass Auctions, will appraise items for the public at the Scandinavian Cultural Center. Wayne has 35 years of experience in the antiques industry and has appeared as a collectible appraiser on the 'PBS Antiques Roadshow' program. There is a suggested $10 donation, proceeds going to Finlandia Foundation […]
You are warmly invited to a panel discussion on, Women, Peace and Security, at Hult International Business School in Cambridge on Wednesday December 18, 2024. The discussion will highlight Finland's leadership in women-led security initiatives, voluntary national defense, and the global impact of the United Nations Women, Peace and the Security framework. We look forward […]
Finlandia Foundation Boston events for the members and public are planned January-May and September-December. The Annual Meeting is on the fourth Sunday of January at 3:00 pm. Membership dues should be paid in January and members attending should be in good standing prior to voting at the Annual Meeting.
Finlandia Foundation Boston is celebrating National Sauna Week with our fourth annual mobile sauna event on Friday, Saturday and Sunday February 21-23, 2025 on the Scandinavian Cultural Center (SCC) grounds in Newton, MA. Reservations and a fee for timed use of the mobile sauna are required. For details about this event click below and book […]