Finlandia University's Festival Ruska to celebrate Finnish roots Sept. 21-27

Poster for Festival Ruska 2015 courtesy Finlandia University. 

HANCOCK -- Finlandia University is celebrating Finnish roots this week with their Festival Ruska, from TODAY, Monday, Sept. 21, through Sunday, Sept. 27.

The weeks events include hiking; two concerts by Baltic Crossing, a folk band of Finnish and British musicians, at the Calumet Theatre; presentations and book signings by authors Tim Jollymore and Ellen Jensen; a lecture by actress Taina Elg; an art exhibit at the Finlandia University Gallery; a tour of Finnish American sites (see our News Briefs and sign up TODAY, Sept. 21); a Finnish game on the Quincy Green; Finnish Genealogy Day; and a concluding vesper service at Jacobsville Chapel.

See the poster above, visit www.finlandia.edu/festivalruska or visit the Finlandia Facebook page for details.

2012 Calumet Heritage Celebration to honor Finnish culture Aug. 13-18

CALUMET -- Main Street Calumet's 2012 Heritage Celebration will honor Finnish culture from Monday, Aug. 13, through Saturday, Aug. 18.

Here is the schedule:

Monday, Aug. 13: "Kupari ja Kotimaa -- A New Homeland in the Copper Country," will begin at 7 p.m. at St. Anne’s Heritage Center. Music, fun, and remarks by Hilary Joy Virtanen, Finnish American Heritage Center.

Tuesday, Aug. 14: Coppertown Miner's Reunion. Coppertown Museum will host an open house beginning at 6 p.m. with "Mining stories and miners." At 7:30 p.m. labor historian Gary Kaunonen of Michigan Technological University will offer some remarks on mining history.

Wednesday, Aug. 15: Eero and Roseann Angeli will offer a Finnish Dance workshop at 7 p.m. at the Omphale Gallery and Café, 431 Fifth Street in Calumet.

Thursday, Aug. 16: This year's Red Metal Radio Show -- "The Joke Show" -- will begin at 7 p.m. at the Calumet Theatre. Tickets are $10.50; Seniors and Students $8; available at the theater box office or at the door. Also broadcasting live on K-Bear 102.3 FM and online www.kbear102.com.

Friday, Aug. 17: A Finn Hall Dance will feature the "Finn Hall Band" from Minnesota. 7 p.m. at the Omphale Gallery and Café, 431 Fifth Street in Calumet. Free admittance -- donations accepted.

Saturday, Aug. 18:  
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. -- Ethnic Breakfasts in Agassiz Park
Sidewalk Sales downtown.
10 a.m. -- Great Deer Chase (mountain bike race) 5th Street roll-out.
11 a.m. -- The Copper Country Heritage Parade on 5th Street

The Parade will be followed by a full afternoon of fun, food, music, vendors, and games in Agassiz Park. Horse-drawn guided tours. Music by "The Finn Hall Band" and "The Pasi Cats"

For more information contact Main Street Calumet at 906-337-MAIN (6246).