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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T173000
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SUMMARY:FFB- Sponsoring Panel on Women Peace and Security
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 to an inspiring conversation. For more details and to register follow the link below: \nEventbrite Description and Registration \n 
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/ffb-sponsoring-panel-on-women-peace-and-security/
LOCATION:Hult International Business School\, 1 Education Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02141
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Finlandia Foundation - Boston Chapter":MAILTO:finlandiaboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
CREATED:20240909T121830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T121830Z
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SUMMARY:Treasures of the North; Antiques Appraisal
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThere is a suggested $10 donation\, proceeds going to Finlandia Foundation Boston\, to have your items appraised on a first come\, first served basis. There will be time to appraise all of the items. \nPlease e-mail Lauren\, laurentuiskula@gmail.com with any questions. \nWe look forward to seeing you and your treasures. \n 
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/treasures-of-the-north-antiques-appraisal/
LOCATION:Hall at SCC\, 206 Waltham Street\, Newton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Appraisal
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ORGANIZER;CN="Finlandia Foundation - Boston Chapter":MAILTO:finlandiaboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T203000
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
CREATED:20240318T131633Z
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SUMMARY:Insights From International Climate Negotiations
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe 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 on Finland’s influential role and future direction on climate policy. Avenues for individual and collective impact will also be discussed. The guest speaker is Matti Goldberg\, who has worked for 15 years with global climate negotiations\, supporting the efforts of governments to develop landmark instruments\, such as the Paris Agreement\, to strengthen the international response to climate change. Matti Goldberg is currently an independent consultant focusing on climate policy\, with projects for UNFCCC\, UNDP and The Climate Desk/FutureCamp GmbH. He has a Master’s degree in International Relations from the Ludwig-Maximilian-University of Munich\, and a PhD from the Technical University of Darmstadt. \nThe event is complimentary to Finlandia Foundation Boston members\, non-member fee is $15. Please consider becoming a FFB member. \nRegistration required via this link.
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/insights-from-international-climate-negotiations/
LOCATION:Hult International Business School\, 1 Education Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02141
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Finlandia Foundation - Boston Chapter":MAILTO:finlandiaboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
CREATED:20240119T170911Z
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SUMMARY:Meet and Greet with Concert at BSO
DESCRIPTION: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 be conducting. The orchestra will be playing pieces by Tarkiainen\, Nielsen  and Sibelius. \nPurchasing via FFB will place you with the Finlandia Foundation member group for the concert and meet and greet to follow. There are limited tickets for sale at $51.30 per seat (orchestra level). \nE-mail us at finlandiaboston@gmail.com to register. \nYou will be given instructions on how to pay and secure your spot for this musical evening with the Finlandia Foundation member group. \n 
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/meet-and-greet-with-concert-at-bso-save-the-date/
LOCATION:Symphony Hall Boston\, 301 Massachusetts Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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ORGANIZER;CN="Finlandia Foundation - Boston Chapter":MAILTO:finlandiaboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240226
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
CREATED:20240119T163515Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate National Sauna Week with a Mobile Sauna Experience
DESCRIPTION: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. \nReservations and a fee for timed use of the mobile sauna are required. There are two different time-slots\, 60 minute sessions and some 90 minute sessions only available on Friday\, 23rd. The costs are respectively ($65/$90). \nFor details about this event click below and book your individual or 3-person group sauna. (Max. of  3 people at one time) The price is for the time slot\, not the number of  people per booking. \nSauna Information and Booking \n 
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/celebrate-national-sauna-week-with-a-mobile-sauna-experience/
LOCATION:Scandinavian Cultural Center Grounds\, 206 Waltham Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:sauna
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ORGANIZER;CN="Finlandia Foundation - Boston Chapter":MAILTO:finlandiaboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240102
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
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SUMMARY:FF-National Presents: FINNPOSIUM free ongoing online programs
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/ff-national-presents-finnposium-free-ongoing-online-programs/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
CREATED:20231105T132214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T132214Z
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SUMMARY:FFB Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION: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 meeting fellow Finns in Boston. \nLet’s make this a night to remember\, filled with laughter\, joy and the true spirit of Finland! With each ticket you’ll receive a complimentary drink and a delightful assortment of appetizers. \nSpace is limited. Grab your tickets now before they disappear like snowflakes in the wind! \nFollow this link to Eventbrite: Buy my tickets now! \nShould you have further questions\, reach out to Henna at hennacapone@gmail.com \nWe can’t wait to celebrate with you! \n  \n 
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/ffb-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Shy Bird South Boston\, 12 Old Colony Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02127\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
CREATED:20230908T151056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T195046Z
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SUMMARY:Eric Aho\, FFN Artist of the Year - Inspired by Finland
DESCRIPTION: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. \nArtist Eric Aho lives in Vermont. He studied at the Central School of Art and Design in Vermont. He has a BFA from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston and did postgraduate work at the Institute of Art and Design in Lahti\, Finland. \nEric Aho is known for his immersive paintings of the natural world\, using color and form to bridge the way we experience nature in totality. His canvases occupy a zone of perception between sober realism and ecstatic abstraction. His works have been shown and collected widely in the US and abroad. His works can be found in the permanent collections of these art museums to name a few: \nMuseum of Fine Arts\, Boston \nFine Arts Museum of San Francisco \nThe Metropolitan Museum of Art \nOulu Museum of Art in Finland \nJoin us to meet the artist and see how Finland and nature have inspired his works. \nRegister Here for this free event.
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/eric-aho-ffn-artist-of-the-year-inspired-by-finland/
LOCATION:Hall at SCC\, 206 Waltham Street\, Newton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Finlandia Foundation - Boston Chapter":MAILTO:finlandiaboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231030
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
CREATED:20230510T143350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T143350Z
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SUMMARY:Cape Ann Finns will host Finn Fun Weekend in October
DESCRIPTION:Cape Ann Finns (CAF)\, a Finlandia Foundation Chapter\, will be hosting the thirty-first Finn Fun New England Weekend (FF23)\, October 27-29. CAF has joined with Events Manager Isabel Pett and Gloucester 400+ to showcase the Finn Town which formed in Gloucester and Rockport MA  in the mid-1800s and represented in many ways Finnish communities across America. \nEvent details on the Finnfunn.org Website including a special discount rate until May 15th when regular registration opens. \n 
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/cape-ann-finns-will-host-finn-fun-weekend-in-october/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230409T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
CREATED:20230401T162821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T163210Z
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SUMMARY:Finnish Movie screenings for Wicked Queer Boston Film Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Fine Arts and The Brattle Theater will serve as venues to screen two Finnish movies as part of Wicked Queer Boston Film Festival. Follow the links to get tickets from the sponsoring organization. \nOn April 6th at 9:00 pm \nHeartbeast at the Brattle Theater \nhttps://www.wickedqueer.org/events/heartbeast \nElina\, a 17-year old aspiring rapper\, is forced to leave her home country of Finland and move to the South of France when her mother finds a French boyfriend. She is immediately drawn to her new stepsister Sofia\, 18\, a charismatic ballet dancer who leads a double life full of boys and drugs.\n\n\n\n\nOn April 9th at 3:00 pm\n\n\nDaddy and the Muscle Academy at the Boston MFA\n\nhttps://www.wickedqueer.org/events/daddy-and-the-muscle-academy\n\nTom of Finland is one of the major icons of the gay world. His provocative erotic drawings have had an enormous influence on gay identity\, attitude and self-understanding. This ground-breaking work combines interviews with Tom (prior to his death in 1992) and his leather men acolytes with hundreds of his original drawings and steamy fantasy scenes inspired by his work. We will be conducting a panel discussion post film moderated by Ulysses Thomas\, Mr. New England Leather 2022 and joined by Michael Joseph\, Hunter O’Hanian\, and Cain Berlinger.
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/finnish-movie-screenings-for-wicked-queer-boston-film-festival-2023/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Movie
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T163000
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
CREATED:20221223T130333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T174512Z
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SUMMARY:"Writing the Finnish American Story" Suzanne Matson FFN-LOY
DESCRIPTION:Finlandia Foundation National’s Lecturer of the Year (LOY)\, Suzanne Matson\, will be our guest speaker in March. She will be making an hour long presentation on Sunday March 19\, 2023 at 3:00 pm. Suzanne Matson is a poet\, author and English Professor at Boston College. She holds an MA in Creative Writing and a PhD in English from the University of Washington. The lecture entitled\, “Writing the Finnish-American Story” is based on her finding that audiences are interested in talking about the process of turning personal and public history into literature. She will also read from her works and take questions. \nPlease register for the free lecture by clicking here.
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/writing-workshop-ffn-loy-coming-in-march/
LOCATION:Hall at SCC\, 206 Waltham Street\, Newton\, MA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Finlandia Foundation - Boston Chapter":MAILTO:finlandiaboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230227
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
CREATED:20221223T121813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T190417Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate National Sauna Week and try a Mobile Sauna
DESCRIPTION:Finlandia Foundation Boston is celebrating National Sauna Week with our second annual mobile sauna event on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday February 24-26th\, 2023 on the Scandinavian Cultural Center (SCC) grounds in Newton\, MA. \nReservations and a fee for timed use of the mobile sauna are required. There are two different time-slots\, 60 minute sessions and some 90 minute sessions\, the costs are respectively ($65/$90) . For those who want to just socialize around the fire pit without using the mobile sauna you are welcome to stop by\, no fee/reservations needed. \nFor the sauna experience make sure you book a time\, so you don’t get left out in the cold! \nMobile Sauna Registration
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/celebrate-national-sauna-week-and-try-a-mobile-sauna-2/
LOCATION:Scandinavian Cultural Center Grounds\, 206 Waltham Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:sauna
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ORGANIZER;CN="Finlandia Foundation - Boston Chapter":MAILTO:finlandiaboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230122T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230122T163000
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
CREATED:20221223T125133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T165614Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Members are invited to the Annual Meeting. Please visit the membership page to pay your dues online for 2023 prior to the meeting in order to be an active member and have your vote be counted. \nFollowing the business part of the meeting we will hear a presentation by Anne-Mari Paster\, President of Finlandia Foundation National (FFN). This is an opportunity to hear about initiatives currently underway and offer suggestions on future directions. Anne-Mari Paster has a background in financial services and was for many years a Board member and Treasurer of our Boston Chapter. We are grateful for her many contributions and we have proudly followed her subsequent accomplishments as President of FFN. We are delighted and honored that her return visit to our Chapter occurs during the 70th anniversary year of Finlandia Foundation National\, whose mission statement is\, “Fiercely Finnish since 1953\, we champion our culture and heritage across the United States by supporting educational opportunities and promoting diverse\, relevant\, and enriching programs.”
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/annual-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Hall at SCC\, 206 Waltham Street\, Newton\, MA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Finlandia Foundation - Boston Chapter":MAILTO:finlandiaboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
CREATED:20221003T194711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T123000Z
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SUMMARY:Finnish Author\, Emmi Itäranta\, Virtual Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:Finlandia Foundation Boston presents a virtual book talk with Finnish author\, Emmi Itäranta. Join us for a chat with this award winning sci-fi and fantasy author on Sunday November 6\, 2022 – noon-12:45. The author will discuss the creative process of writing at the same time in Finnish and English\, and how environmental themes\, present in all the works\, are integrated into the stories. Additionally\, the author will answer questions on these topics\, previous works\, as well as the latest book\, “The Moonday Letters”. \nThe event is free\, but Registration is appreciated: \nEventBrite Registration Link \nPlease click the link below to join the webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82401555724?pwd=dkhaUkkrdDZDRVc2SUliTzF2dzd0Zz09 \nWebinar ID: 824 0155 5724\nPasscode: 787466
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/finnish-author-emmi-itaranta-virtual-book-talk/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Literature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Finlandia Foundation - Boston Chapter":MAILTO:finlandiaboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T160000
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
CREATED:20220821T161415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T172452Z
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SUMMARY:Eeppi Ursin Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join Finlandia Foundation Boston Chapter at the Scandinavian Center in Newton for a concert by Eeppi Ursin\, a musician and songwriter who has been the Finlandia Foundation National Performer of the Year. Eeppi Ursin is a New York based platinum selling\, award winning singer\, songwriter and pianist from Finland. Eeppi has performed all over the world with acclaimed artists such as trumpeter Leroy Jones and the Spirit of New Orleans and has taken the stage at the Shanghai Concert Hall\, Helsinki Music Center\, Pori Jazz Festival and more. She was invited in 2018 by the New York Songwriter’s circle as the first Finnish artist. \nRegistration through Eventbrite is free\, just click on the link below: \nEventbrite Eeppi Ursin Concert Registration
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/eeppi-ursin-concert/
LOCATION:Hall at SCC\, 206 Waltham Street\, Newton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Concert
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ORGANIZER;CN="Finlandia Foundation - Boston Chapter":MAILTO:finlandiaboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
CREATED:20220830T150537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220917T124416Z
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SUMMARY:Finnish Scientists Netta Makinen and Minttu Ronn Talk DNA and Infectious Disease Research
DESCRIPTION:In addition to Finnish cultural programming\, we here at the Boston Chapter\, will also be highlighting the achievements and work of Finnish scientists. They are contributing to our knowledge in the STEM fields right here in Boston\, where we are known for our world class universities and institutions. \nJoin us for an informative Zoom session to meet two scientists who grew up in Finland and currently reside in the Boston area. They will tell us about their backgrounds and provide an overview of their important research in the areas of infectious disease and DNA sequencing for understanding cancer. \nNetta Makinen received her Ph.D. from the Faculty of Medicine at University of Helsinki in 2015. She is currently a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Medical Oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. In her work\, she uses sequencing technologies such as whole genome and single-cell DNA sequencing to better understand the molecular mechanisms underlying the early phases of cancer development. \nMinttu Ronn was born in Turku and received a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from University of Helsinki. She completed her MPH and Ph.D. in Infectious Disease Epidemiology at Imperial College London. She is currently a Research Scientist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Her research interests focus on understanding how different infections impact population health\, identifying risk factors for diseases and estimating the impact of existing and novel preventative efforts. \nTime: Sep 17\, 2022 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://dfci.zoom.us/j/99859504062?pwd=eUloTGx0dUd1cnU5djZpM25aQWUyZz09 \nMeeting ID: 998 5950 4062\nPasscode: 443470
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/finnish-scientists-netta-makinen-and-minttu-ronn-talk-dna-and-infectious-disease-research/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220701
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
CREATED:20220613T143622Z
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SUMMARY:Music and Journalism Scholarship Applications Accepted until June 30
DESCRIPTION:There’s still time to apply for either the music or journalism scholarship. The deadline has been extended to June 30th\, 2022. See the Scholarship pages for more details. Finlandia Foundation Boston welcomes candidates to complete the application form.
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/music-and-journalism-scholarship-applications-accepted-until-june-30/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
CREATED:20220613T141335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T141837Z
UID:1080-1655402400-1655409600@finlandiafoundationboston.com
SUMMARY:European-American Business Networking
DESCRIPTION:European business and trade organizations\, including Finlandia Foundation Boston\, are co-hosting a networking event in Boston on June 16. This will be a great opportunity to make some new connections and enjoy one of the best views in town. Please find more information and register through Eventbrite.com
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/european-american-business-networking/
LOCATION:Natixis Investment Managers\, 888 Boylston Street\, Boston
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
CREATED:20220413T201503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T201503Z
UID:1070-1651323600-1651327200@finlandiafoundationboston.com
SUMMARY:SCC - Violin Duo Miolina in concert
DESCRIPTION:The Scandinavian Cultural Center (SCC) in Newton is hosting an in-person concert by violin duo Miolina – Mioi Takeda and Lynn Bechtold. They will play Nordic composers works\, including Finnish composer Tomi Raisanen. The program is called “Maple & Spruce\, Birch & Pine”. They have been playing together for a decade and have received many accolades. Their performance has been described as “brilliance of sound\, technical mastery\, and stunning expressivity” – by ‘I Care If You Listen’\, a media platform for living music creators. \nRegister for free tickets using the Finlandia Foundation Boston’s promo code “FinlandiaBoston” – case sensitive \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/miolina-tickets-86347972109 \n 
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/scc-violin-duo-miolina-in-concert/
LOCATION:Hall at SCC\, 206 Waltham Street\, Newton\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T163000
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
CREATED:20220303T160114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T191352Z
UID:1053-1648306800-1648312200@finlandiafoundationboston.com
SUMMARY:Boston Chapter presents Eeppi Ursin - Musical Performer
DESCRIPTION:Eeppi Ursin is a New York based award winning singer\, songwriter\, and pianist originally from Finland. Ursin is known for her angelic and strong voice and exceptional skill set\, ranging from top-class performances to writing music. Her recordings and singing performances are in a variety of styles include pop\, jazz\, dance\, a cappella\, and children’s music. She has captivated audiences around the world as a vocal soloist at prestigious venues with acclaimed artists such as trumpeter Leroy Jones and Spirit of New Orleans\, Vocal Ensembles Club for Five\, and UMO Jazz Orchestra. Eeppi Ursin also collaborates with renowned theatres and modern opera ensembles as a composer and arranger. \nEeppi Ursin was chosen as Performer of the Year by Finlandia Foundation National. In 2014 she was selected as the soloist for the President’s Independence Day Reception in Finland. In 2001 she won the 1st prize in the Lady Summertime international jazz vocal competition. \nPlease mark your calendars for this opportunity to meet Eeppi and see her perform online. To register for this free event please follow the link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/294689031827 \nAttendance is limited. Registration will commence on March 11 at 10 am and will end on March 25 at 10 am or when tickets run out. \nThose who register will receive further details on how to login for the concert.
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/boston-chapter-presents-eeppi-ursin-musical-performer/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Concert
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ORGANIZER;CN="Finlandia Foundation - Boston Chapter":MAILTO:finlandiaboston@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220227
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
CREATED:20220114T155712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220129T142925Z
UID:1033-1645833600-1645919999@finlandiafoundationboston.com
SUMMARY:Celebrate National Sauna Week and try a Mobile Sauna
DESCRIPTION:Finlandia Foundation Boston is celebrating National Sauna Week with a mobile sauna event on Saturday\, February 26th\, 2022. This event is supported by a grant from Finlandia Foundation National. \nReservations for timed use of the mobile sauna are required. Payment can be made online after confirmation of sauna spot. \nClick on the flier link for complete details including COVID Safety procedures. \nSauna 2022 Event Flier \n 
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/celebrate-national-sauna-week-and-try-a-mobile-sauna/
LOCATION:Scandinavian Cultural Center Grounds\, 206 Waltham Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Finlandia Foundation - Boston Chapter":MAILTO:finlandiaboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220123T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220123T163000
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
CREATED:20220114T161808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T161808Z
UID:1038-1642950000-1642955400@finlandiafoundationboston.com
SUMMARY:Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Members are invited to the Annual Meeting which will be hosted online. The January newsletter contains the link. Visit the membership page to pay your dues online for 2022 prior to the meeting.
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Finlandia Foundation - Boston Chapter":MAILTO:finlandiaboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
CREATED:20211105T173611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T174249Z
UID:1016-1639825200-1639828800@finlandiafoundationboston.com
SUMMARY:Finnish School of NE is hosting a Christmas Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome to enjoy the Christmas celebration the Finnish School of New England is hosting. There will be special Christmas cookies and foods\, performances by the children and favorite Finnish Christmas carols sung by all. See the Finnish School of New England website below for details and contacts regarding the school. The school is affiliated with Finlandia Foundation Boston Chapter\, but operated independently. \nhttps://sites.google.com/site/bostonsuomikoulu/kotisivu
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/finnish-school-of-ne-is-hosting-a-christmas-celebration/
LOCATION:Weston United Methodist Church\, 377 North Ave\, Weston MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
CREATED:20211105T155724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T155724Z
UID:1012-1637258400-1637265600@finlandiafoundationboston.com
SUMMARY:70 Years of Finnish Legends: Marimekko & The Finnish Long Drink
DESCRIPTION:Finlandia Foundation Boston Chapter is thrilled to invite you to our in-person event\, Finnish Legends – 70 Years Later! An evening of celebration awaits you at the Newbury Street Marimekko store. We are honoring 70 years of success for the iconic Finnish brand Marimekko. For a tasteful pairing we will sample the legendary Finnish Long Drink\, newly launched in America. The Long Drink\, beloved by Finns\, was created in 1952 for the Helsinki Olympic Games. We will hear the success stories of both Marimekko and The Finnish Long Drink\, followed by a private shopping opportunity with a 20% discount. Be inspired by the just released Marimekko fall and winter collection. Come mingle\, network and sample this iconic pairing of style and refreshing Long Drink flavors. \nDoors open 6:00 pm \nRemarks 6:30 pm \n(Please note\, that when not consuming snacks or drinking\, a mask is required as per store policy) \n  \nSpace is limited\, so reserve your spot by 11/16/21 \nRegistration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/finnish-legends-70-years-later-tickets-198287682797 \n(The event is free\, but requires registration) \n  \nParking and Public Transportation to Newbury Street Marimekko Store: \nA parking lot in the intersection between Dartmouth Street and Newbury Street is ½ block away from Marimekko. Prudential Center Parking Garage is a few blocks away. Due to the cost of parking\, you may prefer public transportation. The Copley T stop on the green line is just around the corner from Marimekko.
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/70-years-of-finnish-legends-marimekko-the-finnish-long-drink/
LOCATION:Marimekko\, 140 Newbury Street\, MA\, 02116
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Finlandia Foundation - Boston Chapter":MAILTO:finlandiaboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210425T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
CREATED:20210420T141726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T141933Z
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SUMMARY:FF Boston Presents a Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:Just in time for summer reading ideas\, you can join a group discussion for Finnish literature enthusiasts lead by President\, Sirkku Konttinen. Participants are  encouraged to share their reading list\, talk about current Finnish authors they recommend\, and resources for keeping up with new books coming out. Happy Reading! \nProgram will be in English. To join us send e-mail to finlandiaboston@gmail.com for a Zoom link you will receive a few days before the event.
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/ff-boston-presents-a-book-talk/
LOCATION:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Finlandia Foundation - Boston Chapter":MAILTO:finlandiaboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210328T140000
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
CREATED:20210319T195913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T200141Z
UID:978-1616936400-1616940000@finlandiafoundationboston.com
SUMMARY:FF-Boston Presents: Role of Peace Mediation and Cooperation in Post-Covid World
DESCRIPTION:Elina Lehtinen\, Director of Communication and Fundraising at the Crisis Management Initiative (CMI)\, will make a presentation on “What is the role of peace mediation and cooperation in the post-Covid world?” CMI was founded by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and former President of Finland\, Martti Ahtisaari. Our speaker\, Elina Lehtinen\, has worked as a journalist in Finnish news media\, and as a communications consultant. Currently she holds the position of Chair of the Board of Finnish American Societies (SAM). Join us online. \nTo register for a zoom link\, send e-mail to finlandiaboston@gmail.com
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/ff-boston-presents-role-of-peace-mediation-and-cooperation-in-post-covid-world/
LOCATION:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Finlandia Foundation - Boston Chapter":MAILTO:finlandiaboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210228T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
CREATED:20210211T175327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T175649Z
UID:967-1614524400-1614528000@finlandiafoundationboston.com
SUMMARY:FF-Boston Presents: Pianist Teppo and Soprano Mannisto Mid-Winter Concert
DESCRIPTION:Pianist Ruusamari Teppo and Soprano Maria Mannisto perform an online concert featuring works by Sibelius\, Copin and Scriabin. Ruusamari Teppo is a direct descendant of Jean Sibelius. She graduated from the Sibelius High School in Helsinki after which she studied in Paris. She earned certificates from music schools in Prague and Budapest. Maria Mannisto is a Finnish-American soprano with an extensive performing history as an opera singer\, concert soloist\, pianist\, and organist. This will be an online event hosted by Finlandia Foundation – Boston Chapter. To register\, please email us at: finlandiaboston@gmail.com
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/ff-boston-presents-pianist-teppo-and-soprano-mannisto-mid-winter-concert/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Concert
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ORGANIZER;CN="Finlandia Foundation - Boston Chapter":MAILTO:finlandiaboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
CREATED:20210203T191742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T191742Z
UID:958-1613822400-1613826000@finlandiafoundationboston.com
SUMMARY:Finnish American Society of Cape Cod Presents: The Finnish Way
DESCRIPTION:Katja Pantzar\, author of “The Finnish Way” presents a program about living in Helsinki. She shares the delights of outdoor living\, daily sea swimming\, sauna and sisu. Contact Marilyn Lariviere \, address in contacts below\, at the Finnish-American Society of Cape Cod for information.
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/finnish-american-society-of-cape-cod-presents-the-finnish-way/
LOCATION:MA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Finnish-American Society of Cape Cod":MAILTO:mlariv@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
CREATED:20210203T170112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T171103Z
UID:948-1612886400-1612890000@finlandiafoundationboston.com
SUMMARY:FF-National Presents AALTO JOURNEY
DESCRIPTION:Architect Kirk Gastinger  shares never before published original blueprints by Alvar Aalto. The facade of a Brooklyn\, NY church\, damaged by fire in 1947 was the subject of a proposed re-design by Aalto. Learn more about this remarkable discovery in Kirk’s livestreamed presentation followed by Q & A session. \nFree livestream event on February 9th. Advance registration required  by 5:00 p.m. February 8th. Information on the FF-National website.
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/ff-national-presents-aalto-journey/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210124T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T132052
CREATED:20201219T143034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201219T143034Z
UID:939-1611500400-1611507600@finlandiafoundationboston.com
SUMMARY:Annual Membership Meeting 2021
DESCRIPTION:Inviting all members to attend the annual meeting online via Zoom. Official business will be conducted first. Please see the December Newsletter for details. Following will be a streaming film by Kristin Ojaniemi titled ‘Roy – A Finnish Boy Who Caught the Bug’. The film features Roy Helander who is a long-time member of FFB and several other Finnish organizations in our area. Please see the newsletter for more details. \nTo receive a Zoom link please send us an email at finlandiaboston@gmail.com
URL:https://finlandiafoundationboston.com/event/annual-membership-meeting-2021/
LOCATION:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Finlandia Foundation - Boston Chapter":MAILTO:finlandiaboston@gmail.com
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