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SUMMARY:Jonathan Rundman in concert
DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis-based Finnish-American folk-pop artist Jonathan Rundman performs a solo acoustic concert on February 20 in Palo Alto.  All ages. Free admission\, donations welcome. \nTime: February 20 at 7 pm\nPlace: Grace Lutheran Church3149 Waverley Street\nPalo Alto\nCA 94306
URL:https://finlandiasf.org/event/jonathan-rundman-in-concert/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, 3149 Waverley St\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94306\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251219T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260423T081912
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SUMMARY:The Greatest Christmas Carols - Kauneimmat Joululaulut 2025
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to sing Finnish Christmas carols on December 19th!  As in previous years\, our Pellava Choir will be leading the audience in the sing along. \nGlögg and gingerbread to follow after the concert. \nTime: December 19 at 7 pm \nPlace: Grace Lutheran Church\, 3149 Waverley St\, Palo Alto. \nTickets: $5 pre-purchase\, $10 at the door. Children 12 and under are free. \n  \nLämpimästi tervetuloa Kauneimpiin joululauluihin 19.12! \nYleisö on tuttuun tapaan tervetullut laulamaan yhteislauluina perinteisiä suomalaisia joululauluja Pellava-kuoromme tahdittamana. Musiikkiosuuden jälkeen on glögi- ja piparitarjoilu. \nAika: pe 19.12 klo 19 \nPaikka: Grace Lutheran Church\, 3149 Waverley St\, Palo Alto. \nLiput: 5$ etukäteen ostettuna\, 10$ ovelta. 12-vuotiaat ja nuoremmat vapaa pääsy. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://finlandiasf.org/event/the-greatest-christmas-carols-kauneimmat-joululaulut-2025/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, 3149 Waverley St\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94306\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Finlandia Foundation SF Bay Area":MAILTO:finlandiasf@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T081912
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SUMMARY:Charlotte Loukola Concert
DESCRIPTION:Finnish-American violinist and Finlandia Foundation’s performer of the year 2025\,\nCharlotte Loukola\, will perform in Palo Alto in October. \nCharlotte Loukola is a versatile classical violinist who holds master’s degrees from both Juilliard School and Sibelius Academy. In the 2024-2025 season\, Charlotte is contracted to play with the Palm Beach Opera\, New Camerata Opera\, Palm Beach Symphony\, and South Florida Symphony Orchestra. \nMore information about Charlotte Loukola. \n\nConcert program: \nTrad. Australian: Waltzing Matilda\nTrad. Japanese: Sakura\nHill: Happy Birthday Variations\nE. Rouse: Orange Blossom Special\nB. Eilish: Bad Guy\nS. Wonder: Sir Duke\nG. Michael: Careless Whisper\nBach: Selections from Ciaconna\nA. Blomqvist: Pohjola\nPiazzolla: Libertango\nC. Gardel: Por Una Cabeza\nTrad. Finnish: Polka Medley \nJoin us to see the live performance of the young Finnish-American talent! \n\nTime: October 19 at 5 pm\nTickets: $15 (limited number of seats available)
URL:https://finlandiasf.org/event/charlotte-loukola-concert/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Finlandia Foundation SF Bay Area":MAILTO:finlandiasf@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T160000
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Concert in Palo Alto SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to celebrate Mother’s Day with us in Palo Alto on Sunday\, May 11! The concert features Finnish folk songs and other Finnish classics performed by our Pellava Choir. The event takes place outdoors in a beautiful garden setting. \nTervetuloa juhlimaan kanssamme äitienpäivää Palo Altoon sunnuntaina 11.5! Konsertissa Pellava-kuoromme esittää suomalaisia kansanlauluja ja klassikkoja. Tapahtuma järjestetään ulkona kauniissa puutarhapuitteissa. \nWhen: Sunday\, May 11 at 4 pm\nWhere: Palo Alto\nAdmission: $5 adults\, free for children 12 and under. THE EVENT IS SOLD OUT
URL:https://finlandiasf.org/event/mothers-day-concert-in-palo-alto/
LOCATION:Palo Alto\, Palo Alto\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Finlandia Foundation SF Bay Area":MAILTO:finlandiasf@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T130000
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SUMMARY:Vappu Spring Festival 2025 in Berkeley
DESCRIPTION:Finnish Heritage Society welcomes you to its annual Vappu celebration at the Berkeley Finnish Hall on April 27th. Join the party to celebrate spring with Finnish bites\, music\, stories\, and poetry! \nWhen: April 27 at 1 pm\nWhere: Berkeley Finnish Hall / 1970 Chestnut St\, Berkeley \nFREE admission\nFood tickets: $20 adults\, $15 children
URL:https://finlandiasf.org/event/vappu-spring-festival-2025-in-berkeley/
LOCATION:Berkeley Finnish Hall\, 1970 Chestnut St\,\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94702\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241213T190000
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SUMMARY:The Greatest Christmas Carols - Kauneimmat Joululaulut with Eeppi Ursin
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Greatest Christmas Carols on December 13 at 7pm! \nAs always\, we invite the audience to sing along with traditional Finnish Christmas carols. \nAs a special guest star\, this year’s event features Eeppi Ursin\, a beloved Finnish musician residing in New York. Eeppi will performsongs from her brand-new Christmas album Eeppinen Joulu – Epic Christmas.  \nIn addition\, our very own Pellava Choir will lead the audience in the sing along\, and the Bay Area Finnish youth\, lead by Pastor Jarmo Tarkki will read the Christmas Gospel. \nGlögg and gingerbread to follow after the concert. \nThe event takes place at Grace Lutheran Church\, 3149 Waverley St\, Palo Alto. \nTickets: $12 pre-purchase\, $15 at the door. Children 12 and under are free. \n  \nLämpimästi tervetuloa Kauneimpiin Joululauluihin 13.12. klo 19! \nYleisö on tuttuun tapaan tervetullut laulamaan yhteislauluina perinteisiä suomalaisia joululauluja. \nTänä vuonna tapahtumaa tähdittää New Yorkissa asuva suomalainen muusikko Eeppi Ursin. Eeppi esittää joululauluja uunituoreelta joulualbumiltaan Eeppinen Joulu – Epic Christmas. \nLisäksi ikioma Pellava-kuoromme johdattaa yleisöä yhteislauluihin ja Piilaakson alueen nuoriso lukee pastori Jarmo Tarkin johdolla jouluevankeliumin. \nKonsertin jälkeen tarjolla on glögiä ja pipareita. \nTapahtumapaikkana on Grace Lutheran Church\, 3149 Waverley St\, Palo Alto. \nLiput: 12$ ennakkoon\, ovelta 15$. Alle 12-vuotiaille lapsille ilmainen sisäänpääsy.
URL:https://finlandiasf.org/event/the-greatest-christmas-carols-kauneimmat-joululaulut-with-eeppi-ursin/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, 3149 Waverley St\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94306\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Finlandia Foundation SF Bay Area":MAILTO:finlandiasf@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241028T173000
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SUMMARY:VERGE24 Pre-Kickoff: Panel and Networking on AI and Climate Innovation
DESCRIPTION:The Finlandia Foundation San Francisco Bay Area Chapter is proud to collaborate with VERGE24\, the premier cleantech convention of the year\, by hosting a pre-kickoff event on AI and Climate Innovation. \nOur insightful panel and networking event features leading climate and technology experts from the Nordic\, Bay Area\, and climate investor communities including Jill Sherman\, Aaron Rose\, Alfred Mandel\, Helena Merk\, and Johanna Behm. Our panelists will explore how AI and globally scalable solutions can help mitigate the climate crisis. After the panel discussion\, guests are welcomed to network and connect with peers. \nAttendees are also invited to work at 9Zero’s co-working space and climate hub for the day—avoid the traffic\, enjoy a coffee\, and utilize meeting rooms as you connect with the climate community. \nJoin us at 9Zero\, San Francisco\, on October 28 at 5:30 PM! \nRegister at: https://lu.ma/ruszg1zs
URL:https://finlandiasf.org/event/verge24-pre-kickoff-panel-and-networking-on-ai-and-climate-innovation/
LOCATION:9Zero\, 350 California St 4th floor\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94114\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Finlandia Foundation SF Bay Area":MAILTO:finlandiasf@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T223000
DTSTAMP:20260423T081912
CREATED:20240523T170840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T233214Z
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SUMMARY:Concert & Meet and Greet with Esa-Pekka Salonen at SF Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Music Director and Conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen. Photo by Andrew Eccles\, SF Symphony.\nPlease join us for a magical evening at the San Francisco Symphony followed by a private reception with Finnish Conductor and Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen! \nDate: June 22\, 2024\nTime: 7:30 pm \nIn the concert we will hear Robert Schumann’s Piano Concerto featuring pianist Yefim Bronfman and Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4\, Romantic. \nThe reception will take place at Wattis Room at Davies Symphony Hall immediately following the program. Sparkling and non-sparkling refreshments with sweet and savory bites are included in the ticket. \nWe have a limited number of tickets available in the Front Orchestra area. \nTicket prices: \nConcert + Meet & Greet: $110 \nConcert + Meet & Greet with donation $135 \n 
URL:https://finlandiasf.org/event/concert-meet-and-greet-with-esa-pekka-salonen-at-sf-symphony/
LOCATION:Davies SF Symphony Hall\, 201 Van Ness Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Finlandia Foundation SF Bay Area":MAILTO:finlandiasf@gmail.com
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