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Sunnuntai 3. helmikuuta klo 14:00 – 18:00 / Sunday February 3rd 2-6PM
Laskiainen / Shrove Sunday
Perinteinen Laskiaisjuhla pidetään Como Park Ski Chalet:ssa sunnuntaina, helmikuun 3. klo. 14.00-18.00. Pulkkamäen, hiihdon, laskettelun ja lumibandyn lisäksi tarjolla on tietysti hernekeittoa ja laskiaispullia. Jos haluat auttaa juhlan jarjestelyissä tai sinulla on kysyttävää, ota yhteyttä Ann tai Risto, suomikoulu(ät)minnesotafinnish.org tai 651-489-8036.
Traditional Laskiainen celebration held at the Como Park Ski Chalet on Sunday, February 3 from 2:00 – 6:00. In addition to the outdoor fun – sledding, cross country and downhill skiing, and some ‘lumibandy’ (snow hockey) – there will be pea soup and laskiaispulla in the chalet. Contact Ann or Risto at suomikoulu (at) minnesotafinnish.org or 651-489-8036 if you have questions or would like to help organize the event.
Paikka/Place: Como Park Ski Center, 1431 N. Lexington Pkwy, Saint Paul, MN. 651-488-9673 Map: http://tinyurl.com/2dbfqq
Lisätietoja/More information: Ann tai Risto, suomikoulu(ät)minnesotafinnish.org, 651-489-8036.
Minnesota native brings music of Finland to Winona
By Tom Weber
For Diane Jarvi, the kantele is an instrument of change.
Jarvi, you see, would like to change our perception of Finland as only a place with chilly weather and colder people. She intends to do that by bringing the music of Finland — much of it played on a folk instrument known as the kantele — to American audiences. read more..
Event Details
What: Finnish-American singer Diane Jarvi at the Winona State University International Music Series.
When: 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7.
Where: Tau Center, 511 Hilbert St., on Winona State’s West Campus, Winona.
Admission: Free.
From MNNTERACTIVE
So, you’ve been thinking about breaking the law, eh? Well, here’s a handy pocket guide to help you decide what fine you’re comfortable paying.
Jaywalking $100
Fishing without a license $120
speeding 30 miles over the limit $282
DUI Possible jail + $1000
Shoplifing up to $5000
Possession of Firearm by Convicted Violent Offender $30,000
Fleeing a police officer resulting in death Jail + $80,000
Sharing some songs you like with others $220,000
Nordic Roots Festival
Syyskuun 28.–30. / September 28th–30th
9. vuosittainen Nordic Roots festivaali / 9th annual Nordic Roots Festival
Festivaaleilla esiintyvät artistit / Featuring artists :
Lännen-Jukka String Band: www.lannenjukka.com
JPP: www.thejpp.fi
Ruth MacKenzie`s Kalevala: www.omnium.com/kalevala
Sinikka Langeland Trio: www.sinikka.no
[ni:d]: www.nidmusic.com
Den Fule: http://noside.com/Catalog/CatalogArtist_01.asp?Action=Get&Artist_ID=11
Harv!: www.harv.se
Festaripasseja saa 85 taalalla heinäkuun loppuun saakka, jonka jälkeen hinta 99 taalaa.. / Festival passes are available for $85 before July 31, $99 thereafter.
Paikka / Place: Cedar Cultural Center, 416 Cedar Avenue S; Minneapolis.
Lisätietoja / More information: http://www.nordicroots.org/NRF2007/index2007.html , Tel: 612-338-2674
http://finnishbistro.com/
2264 Como Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota 55108 | 651.645.9181
In the St. Anthony Park area of Minneapolis there is a bakery style restaurant called the Finnish Bistro. When I came across this place about a month ago I knew it was some place my boyfriend (Finnish) would need to try as he is always looking for places to get the Finnish food he misses from home. So, a couple weeks ago we went over there for lunch to see what all they had to offer and let him get a taste of Finland.
Yeah, it isn’t Finnish, the name upsets me because inside, you have Marimekko table cloths and the potential “feel” of Finland but it isn’t Finnish. As you can see from the website they don’t even call themselves a Finnish place (hello, false advertise much!)
“The Finnish Bistro uses the highest quality ingredients to prepare authentic European cuisine.
Don’t be surprised, though, when the special weekly menu features a culinary trip out of the boundaries of Europe. You never know where your taste buds might travel!”
That is crap if you ask me, you call yourselves the Finnish Bistro and serve European food!? And on top of that, it wasn’t all that good. I’m not trying to give a negative review but on top of the let down of it not being Finnish (no Finnish pastries or breads, hell no Finnish coffee even!) the food was something out of a Bread Basket Cafe or Panera type of place..
Disappointing, go if you must but don’t got for Finnish food no matter what the name says!
