Genealogy and Autumn Music – Afternoon Matinee

Where: Karhulanvaara School Auditorium, Ståhlberginkuja 2, 89800 Suomussalmi
When: Saturday, 24 October 2026, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Welcome to spend an autumn afternoon enjoying music, family stories and good company. The afternoon matinee brings together members of the family and anyone interested in genealogy for a relaxed programme.

The Tauriainen Family Association invites everyone interested to join us for an afternoon matinee where family history and music come together. The programme includes presentations on the history of the Tauriainen family, findings from DNA research and family traditions.

Admission is free, and no advance registration is required.

Programme

1:00 p.m. Doors open

1:15 p.m. Welcome remarks – Tauriainen Family Association, Matti Tauriainen, Chair

1:30 p.m. The Tauriainen Family in America – Eeva-Liisa Kronqvist and Helena Bicer

1:50 p.m. Musical performance – Taru Kumpukivi, vocals

2:00 p.m. DNA Findings in the Tauriainen Family – Juhani Tauriainen

2:20 p.m. Musical performance – Taru Kumpukivi, vocals

2:30 p.m. Theatre as a Family Tradition – Elina Pyykkönen

2:50 p.m. Musical performance – Taru Kumpukivi, vocals

3:00 p.m. Closing remarks and thanks – Tauriainen Family Association, Matti Tauriainen, Chair

Nälkämaan laulu – Taru Kumpukivi and participants

3:15 p.m. Afternoon coffee and informal socialising

Tauriainen Family Association