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Friday, November 21, 2008

Finnish comedy, music to entertain Nov. 21

HANCOCK – An Evening of Finnish Comedy and Music will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the Finlandia University Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock.

The benefit event features the Finnish-American comedy trio, "Nyt Naura – Now Laugh" with the Suomalainen Sisters: Upper Peninsula natives Linda Kyro, Sherry Saarinen, and Kris Kyro.

The hilarious comedy, Finnish music and poetry of Nyt Naura has been featured at many Finnish and Scandinavian festivals, including performances at several annual FinnFest events. These three sisters share the funny side of growing up Finnish in the Upper Peninsula, while acknowledging that sorrow can sometimes be found nipping at the heels of happiness.

Local musician Melvin Kangas will present a kantele performance at the event, followed by music for dancing and listening from Oren Tikkanen, Pasi Lautala, David Bezotte and friends.

Tickets for the event are $10 per person, $5 for students. They are available at the door or in advance.

Refreshments will be available for purchase, including fish soup, homemade bread, bakery items, and coffee. Handicrafts and artwork will also be available for purchase.

Event proceeds will help Finlandia nursing and human services students travel to Helsinki this spring to learn about health care and social services in Finland. To obtain additional information or to purchase tickets, please call the Nursing Department office at 906-487-7305.

The Finlandia University Finnish American Heritage Center is at 435 Quincy Street, Hancock.

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