Author Teemu Luukka will discuss and sign a limited number of copies of his new book about Tyyni Kalervo, the owner of the legendary restaurant Little Finland. Tyyni Kalervo was a colorful and well-known figure amongst the New York Finns until her death in 1993. Her patrons spanned from the average Joe to President Kekkonen.
The event is arranged by Finlandia Foundation in collaboration with the Finnish Church and the Finnish School of New York.
Discussion will be in Finnish.
The event is free, but we will kindly ask you to make a donation to the Finlandia Foundation at the event.