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Finlandia Nordic Film Series Selections Announced

HANCOCK, MI – The Finlandia University Finnish American Heritage Center has announced its winter and spring 2012 Nordic Film Series selections.

The films take place on the second Thursday of each month, with showings at both 2:00 pm. and 6:00 p.m. The films are free and open to the public. Donations are accepted.

Thursday, January 12. Risto Rääpääja (Ricky the Rapper, Finland, 2008). In Finnish with English subtitles.

Thursday, February 9. The Singing Revolution (USA/Estonia, 2008). In English and Estonian with English subtitles.

Thursday, March 8. Kulkuri ja Joutsen (The Swan and the Wanderer, Finland, 1999). In Finnish with English subtitles.

Thursday, April 12. Efter Brylluppet (After the Wedding, Denmark, 2006). In Danish with English subtitles.

The Finnish American Heritage Center is located on the campus of Finlandia University at 435 Quincy St., Hancock.

For additional information, contact Hilary Virtanen, programming coordinator for the Finnish American Heritage Center, at 906-487-7505.

Finlandia Spring Semester Community Enrichment Classes

HANCOCK, MI – The Finlandia University Finnish American Heritage Center (FAHC) will host the following community enrichment classes starting the week of January 9, 2012.

All classes meet for 10-weeks and cost $50 per person.

Introductory Finnish Language: Mondays, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Instructed by Liisa Manninen.

Intermediate Finnish Language: Tuesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Instructed by Anna Leppänen.

Advanced Finnish Language: Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Instructed by Hannu Leppänen.

To register, call Hilary Virtanen, FAHC programming coordinator, at 906-487-7505.