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Photo: Aleksi Sirviö

Matinée: Kunstenbroeders

Sat 22 Aug, 4–5 PM
Roos House, Pitkänsillankatu 39  
Free entry
The music of early Baroque Dutch composer Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck brings together the artist brothers, visual artist Kuutti Lavonen and guitar artist Rody van Gemert. At the matinée, Lavonen will talk about his art, and van Gemert will perform on a 19th-century classical guitar.

Kuutti Lavonen’s exhibition Rosea – Unique Works and Prints is on display at Roos House from 24 April to 4 October 2026. The matinée will take place in the exhibition space, surrounded by Lavonen’s works. Admission to the event is free. At other times, admission to Roos House is 8/5 €.

Photo: Matti Herlevi Photograph Collection/ K.H.Renlund Museum

“Dared to Be Central Ostrobothnian” – public event for the book project 

Tue 29 Sep, 5 PM 
Lohtaja Library, Metsäpellontie 2, 68230 Lohtaja 
Free admission 

Welcome to share memories and village stories from the history of Kälviä, Lohtaja and Ullava and to hear about author Ville Eerola’s forthcoming book!

PhD Ville Eerola has studied the eventful history of the three former municipalities, from the crop failures of the 19th century to the municipal merger of the 2000s. Years of research in document and newspaper archives, as well as with other source materials, will soon be brought together in a book on the history of Kälviä, Lohtaja and Ullava from 1865 to 2009. The area’s active local heritage work is reflected in its extensive local collections, alongside which the public’s own memories, stories and village tales are also needed.

At the open public event, Eerola will talk about his work as a researcher and writer and about the forthcoming history book. The audience is invited to contribute to the book with their own memories and village stories.

The event is in Finnish, open to everyone and free of charge. No advance registration is required. The event is organized by Museum Services / the City of Kokkola’s History Working Group and Library Services.

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