OULU DAYS
2th - 4th Sept. 2011
‘OULU DAYS’ IN A NUTSHELL
Every year Oulu celebrates the first weekend in September with a huge programme of enjoyable events for all the family. Taking its current form since 1962, ‘Oulu Days’ has become more and more popular every autumn. In recent years the visitor numbers have been between 40000 and 50000 with more than 150 different organisations taking part.
The programme has something for everyone. If you’re interested in culture you’ll find folk music, choral singing, literary events and theatre and film exhibitions. For the sporty, there’s a whole host of fun sporting events to take part in and outdoor types the festival includes many fascinating excursions around Oulu.
In addition to the jam-packed schedule, the festival includes a number of exciting programmes such as ‘The Joy of Singing’ choir cavalcade and the Volokkarit Folk Music festival.
And if you want to really get to know about everything the city has to offer, Oulu Days will be an unmissable opportunity. During the festival, there will be ‘Open Doors Days’ during which Oulu’s various attractions and buildings, such as its museums, will all be free.
There are so many exciting events and fascinating places to visit that Oulu Days promises to be a great experience for tourists and locals alike.
EVENT ORGANISERS
A central idea to Oulu Days is that the city’s institutions, businesses and individuals – whether professionals or enthusiastic amateurs – can have an opportunity to present the exciting services that they have to offer. Anybody who wishes to can present their event idea to the organising committee and all ideas for events in Oulu Days are seriously considered.
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OULU DAYS
2–4 Sep 2011
Programme Summary
Sat 3 Sep
1 p.m. A Cavalcade of Choirs
All concerts free at the Oulu Music Centre (Madetojan Sali), Lintulammentie 1-3-
Concert I, 1 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.
Choir of the music-oriented classes from the Teuvo Pakkala school
The Oulu YMCA boy choir The Ynni Boys (Ynnin pojat)
Oulainen Youth Choir
The Consonance Singers (Lauluyhtye Konsonanssi)
Concert II, 2 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.
Chamber Choir Vox Ardens
The Haukipudas Male Choir
Female Choir Välke
The Oulu Police Singers (Oulun Poliisilaulajat)
Concert III, 3 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.
The Kaisas and Kustis (Kaisat ja Kustit)
The Käköset choir of the Oulu Karelian Society
The Grown-Ups Choir (Varttuneet)
The Song of the Bridges mixed choir (Sekakuoro Siltojen Laulu)
Concert IV, 4 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.
The Song of Oulu (Oulun Laulu)
The Song of Merikoski (Merkikosken Laulu)
The Ii Male Singers (Iin Mieslaulajat)
Female Choir Pytinki
Concert V, 5 p.m. to 5:50 p.m.
The Oulunsuu Pirtti Choir
The Raahe Male Singers (Raahen mieslaulajat)
Cassiopeia
TeeKu
Folk Music Festival Volokkarit
Friday 2 Sep
6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Folk Music for Children at The Cultural Center Valve
Minttu Café, Hallituskatu 7. Matti Partanen & Liisa Lääveri and Neulapojat. Free admission.
6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Leevi and The Leavings concert of the Iso Ilo Choir
Pohjankartano showroom, Suvantokatu 1
8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oulun Pammaus 20th anniversary concert
Cultural Centre Valve, Valve hall, Hallituskatu 7.
Free admission. Free tickets are handed out at the door a half an hour before the concert.
Saturday 3 Sep
3 p.m. The Fiddler´s Café at the
Cultural Center Valve
Minttu Café, Hallituskatu
7
6 p.m.
to 8 p.m.
Folk Music
Jam
Restaurant Rauhala, Mannenkatu 1
6:30 p.m. to 8
p.m. The great accordion concert
Pohjankartano auditorium, Suvantokatu 1
7.30 p.m. to 3 a.m. Fir Tree Folk (Kuuska-Folk) at the Kuusisaari pavilion
Pursitie 6.
Roots music, Paratiisin pojat, J.Karjalainen and Veli-Matti Järvenpää; Heikki
Salo Tulipalo,Aquaplan,Kammarit,
Kingmen Combo,Los Rocieros
Tickets: €15 at the door. (incl. cloakroom charge) Age limit: 18.
Tickets are sold at Oulun Soitin ja Tarvike and Restaurant Tervasoihtu
Sunday 4 Sep
1 p.m. Folk Music Courses Concert
Students play a finishing concert in the Oulun lyseo auditorium, Kajaaninkatu 3
Other Concerts
Friday 2 Sep
6 p.m. Concert of
classic instrumental rock
Vanha Paloasema Bar & Bistro, Kauppurienkatu 24
Instrumental rock.The Arctic Beat,The Aftons,The Beat Indicators
Saturday 3 Sep
4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nakrock
Toppilan
Möljä, Pitkänmöljäntie 2
Reckless Love, Haloo Helsinki!, Aste, three bands from Oulu
Tickets: €3. Tickets sold by Lippupiste as of week 18. Organiser: Rockpolis and the City of Oulu Centre of Youth Affairs.
7 p.m. to 8:40 p.m. Vladimir Nedvizhay’s 60th anniversary concert
Teatterikuoppa, Haukipudas,
Revontie 45
Concert programme
· 7 p.m. A musical greeting to the man of the hour
· Three Tenors, Oulu Conservatoire
· Amateur musical theatre group from Haukipudas
· Reijo Alatalo
· Päivi Järvenpää
· The Joy – singing ensemble
Intermission
· 7:45 p.m. Vladimir and Lyudmila Nedvizhay perform
· Dance performances by Irina Nedvizhay
Tickets €12/10 at the door or at the Kiiminkijoen opisto school, tel. +358 50 410 4010
(starting from 1 June 2011). Reserved tickets must be picked up 1 week before the performance at the office of the Kiiminkijoen opisto school, Kirkkotie 4, Haukipudas. Enquiries: tel. +358 40 590 9326 or ahil(at)suomi24.fi.
5 p.m. to 9
p.m. Music Salon
City hall auditorium, Kirkkokatu 2a
Music Salon is an event for old music comprising three concerts:
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Concert I: The Coronation of the Harpsichord
Harpsichord solos (the performer and programme will be announced later)
Duets with harpsichord accompaniment: Virve Karén soprano, Veli-Pekka Puurunen
baritone, Harri Laakkonen harpsichord
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Concert II: Réveillez-vous! - Wake Up!
A cappella group Punctum (Rovaniemi)
A cappella from the Renaissance period
8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Concert III: The Great Wind
Pekka Elsilä, traverso
Arja Ollila, baroque trumpet
Regina Hamarikivi, baroque oboe
Virve Karén, soprano
Sinikka Ala-Leppilampi, baroque violin
N/A, violone (the musician will be announced later)
N/A, harpsichord (the musician will be announced later)
Featured pieces include A. Scarlatti: Su le sponde del Tebro, cantata
for soprano, trumpet, strings, and continuo
Telemann: Traverso concerto
Jose de Nebra: Horacio Aria (soprano + strings + continuo)
The artists use so-called period instruments, i.e. 415 Hz tuning
Tickets at the door €10/concert, €20/entire evening. Enquiries: Kari Kanniainen, +358 50 5371 832. Organiser: Oulun seudun Vanha Musiikki association.
Programme of the Everyday EU tour
The Everyday EU (EU arjessa) brings notable persons from the EU organisation to Oulu. The public event challenges residents of Oulu and Nordic Countries to engage in dialogue with EU experts on the European Union and its effects on day-to-day life in the Oulu region. The programme includes visits to educational institutions, introductions to different cultures, discussion events and a public event at the market square.
Friday 2 Sep
9 p.m. to 12
noon We residents of Oulu - Information on other cultures.
Villa Victor International Activity Centre, Kirkkokatu 54
12 noon to 4 p.m. Cultural library
Oulu City Library, Kaarlenväylä 3
Come borrow a
human book who will tell you its story!
1 p.m.
to 3 p.m. Discussion event - How open is the Oulu region?
Oulu City Library, Pakkala hall, Kaarlenväylä 3
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Everyday EU event at the market square
Two hours of non-stop programming on stage, and the tables present information on cultures and a variety of interesting topics
Activities for children
Friday 2 Sep
6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Folk Music for Children at The Cultural Center Valve
Minttu Café, Hallituskatu 7. Matti Partanen & Liisa Lääveri and Neulapojat. Free admission.
Saturday 3 Sep
10 a.m., 2 p.m. and Search dog show of the Oulu working dog association at the Hietasaari archery range
12 noon Search dog show of the Oulu working dog association at the Hietasaari archery range
12 noon to 2 p.m. Activity day for children
at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at Nokelantie 38
1 p.m. Free day event for the whole family at Möljä: The Oulun Tähtisirkus at the Toppilan Möljä theatre, Pitkänmöljäntie 2
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Literature matinee for
children, festival hall of the Oulun lyseo school, Kajaaninkatu 3
3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Oulu International Children’s and
Youth Film Festival presents two films by Annika Nykänen, Cultural
Centre Valve, cinema theatre Studio, Hallituskatu 7. There is room for the 45
first arrivals.
3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Draw a comic!
Oulun Lyseo school, festival hall, Kajaaninkatu 3
2 p.m. to
6 p.m. Magic course for children between the ages of 9 and 16
Pohjankartano Manor, assembly in the lobby, Suvantokatu 1
Organiser: Oulun Taikurit association
8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Head lamp adventure for the whole family
Participants meet on the patio behind the art museum, Kasarmintie 7.
An adventure of search and exploration with search dogs from the voluntary rescue service. Exciting activities along the route.
Sunday 4 Sep
9 a.m. to 12 noon The Magic Course group
that began on Saturday continues
Pohjankartano auditorium, Suvantokatu 1
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Treasure island adventure for the
whole family
Meeting in front of Hotel Eeden, Holstinsalmentie 29.
1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Theatre Taiga-Matto’s puppet shows
Cultural Centre Valve, Valve hall, Hallituskatu 7.
Three separate shows:
1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fortune and Misfortune
2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wild Duck’s Egg
3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Happy Clown
The performances are given in a genuine Mongolian yurt erected in the Valve hall Age recommendation: 3–12 years. Room for 60 people. The shows require free tickets, which are distributed at Oulu10 (Torikatu 10) beginning on Monday 29 August, Mon to Thu, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The Magic Course’s magic show
Pohjankartano showroom, Suvantokatu 1
Trips and Tours
Sea trips on the Oulu ship from Fri 3 Sep to Sun 5 Sep
Schedule:
Friday 2 Sep
10:00 a.m – 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 3 Sep
10:00 a.m – 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. (moonlight cruise)
Sunday 4 Sep
10:00 a.m – 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Prices: adults 20€, children under 12, 10€.
Tickets are available at the ticket booths at the Toppila Harbour, on the pier near the Hietasaari cement silos. Sausages, juice, coffee, etc. are also available for purchase. Enquiries: Ari Väisänen, tel. +358 44 0303 625. Organiser: Merellinen Oulu association
Friday 2 Sep
11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tour at the Rusko waste centre
Departure at 11 a.m. at the Oulu City Hall, return at 12:15 p.m.
The tour of the Rusko waste centre presents the Oivapiste, landfill site and composting plant, and takes you onto the landscaped landfill site. The tour is open for everyone who can fit in the bus. Free of charge. Enquiries: Lea Ansamaa, tel. +358 44 703 3960. Organiser: Municipal Solid Waste Management of Oulu
Saturday 3 Sep
The museum train runs between Oulu and Muhos every hour starting at 11:30 a.m.
10 a.m. Free ride on the Pendolino train: Oulu-Ii-Oulu
Departure at the Oulu railway station.
The ride takes approximately one hour. No participation fee. Distribution of free tickets at Oulu10 (Torikatu 10) Monday 29 August to Thursday 2 September from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday 4 September from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organiser: VR.
10 p.m. and 12 p.m. Guided bicycle tours to Varjakka
Departure in front of the Oulu City Theatre, Kaarlenväylä 2.
The tour is guided and lasts approximately 3 to 4 hours. Pack your own lunch.
No participation fee. Remember to take your helmet! You cannot participate without a helmet. Participate at your own risk.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guided mushroom picking
tour
Departure in front of the market hall, return at approximately 3 p.m.
Bring a basket and knife, suitable clothing, and a packed lunch. You may even
need a bucket for berries. Oulun Sieniseura ry is responsible for guiding the
tour. No participation fee. Distribution of free tickets at Oulu10 (Torikatu 10)
Monday 29 August to Thursday 2 September from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday 4
September from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
2 p.m. – 4
p.m. Guided Tour of the City in English
Departure at Linnanmaa in front of the Saint Luke chapel (“Pyhän Luukkaan
kappeli”, Yliopistokatu 7) at 2 p.m. The bus will also pick up passengers at
the City Hall, Kirkkokatu 2 at 2.15 p.m. Return to the City Hall at 3.45 p.m.
and to the Saint Luke chapel after that. Admission is free, but free tickets are
required. Distribution of the free tickets at
Distribution of
the free tickets at Oulu10 (Torikatu 10) from Monday 29 August to Thursday 1
September from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday 4 September from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Enquiries: Shahnaz Mikkonen, tel. +358 44 703 1674. Organiser: Villa Victor
international activity centre.
Sunday 5 Sep
The museum train runs between Oulu and Muhos every hour starting at 11:30 a.m.
Exhibitions
The Oulu Days 50th exhibition
Oulu City Library, Kaarlenväylä 3, glass cases in the downstairs lobby.
Open: 22 Aug.–4 Sep, Fri 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sun 12 noon to 4 p.m.
Neliö-Galleria, Asemakatu 37
Open Fri 2 Sep: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat 3 Sep: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sun 4 Sep: 12 noon to 4 p.m.
Welcome to the opening on Wednesday
31 August 2011 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free admission.
The Nature Moulds Art exhibition
Pohjankartano showroom, Suvantokatu 1
Open Fri 2 Sep: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sat 3 Sep: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sun 4 Sep: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tapio Laatikainen’s works. Enquiries: 040 – 5734551. Free admission.
Northern Ostrobothnia Museum
Ainola park
Open: Fri 2 Sep to Sun 4 Sep: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission to the museum is free during the Oulu Days.
Photo exhibition - Pictures of the old Patela district, its surroundings and residents
Honkapirtti, Pateniementie 84
Open Fri 2 Sep: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat 3 Sep to Sun 4 Sep: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Coffee, juice, and buns served during the exhibition. Free admission. Enquiries: Esa Utriainen, tel. +358 50 375 3468.
Free admission to the Oulu Museum of Art!
OMA – The Oulu Museum of Art, Kasarmintie 7, tel. +358 44 703 7471
Open Fri 2 Sep: 12 noon to 7 p.m., Sat 3 Sep to Sun 4 Sep: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Oulu Museum of Art celebrates the Oulu Days by opening its doors to the public free of charge.
Tour or the Orthodox cathedral and icon exhibition
Oulu Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral, Torikatu 74
Open Sat 3 Sep: 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Miniature railway exhibition
Pohjankartano lobby, Suvantokatu 1
Open Fri 3 Sep to Sun 4 Sep: 12 noon to 5 p.m.
The exhibition shows a digitally controlled miniature railway of over 20 metres.
Models from all over Finland. A wealth of museum material. We welcome you to
explore a fascinating hobby!
Mushroom exhibition
Oulu City Library, entrance hall, Kaarlenväylä 3.
Open Sun 4 Sep: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibition is organised by Oulun sieniseura ry and offers information on mushrooms. Mushrooms can be brought in for identification, and new mushrooms are accepted for the exhibition.
Various Places of Interest
The Oulu Days fair on the market square
Open Fri 2 Sep to Sun 4 Sep: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. .
Theme exhibition at the Oulu Automobile Museum: (“British cars”)
Automuseontie 1
Open Fri 2 Sep to Sun 4 Sep: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tickets: family: €12, adults: €6, children: €4.
Turkansaari Open-air Museum
Turkansaarentie 165
Open Fri 2 Sep to Sun 4 Sep: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
Villa Hannala
Kahvelitie 1, Toppilansaari
The café is open from Fri 2 Sep to Sun 4 Sep: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Old Lady Alma will tell stories of the history of Villa Hannala Sat 3 Sep to Sun 4 Sep at 11 a.m., 12 noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Sari Kokkonen plays the role of Alma.
Music: Helmi Alatalo plays guitar and sings Sat 3 Sep to Sun 4 Sep: at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Suitable for all ages. Free admission.
Lunch 1 a.m. to 3 p.m. Menu: Traditional salmon soup and local Rössypottu soup made from blood pudding, potatoes, and pork, €6.50.
Delicious self-made berry pastries, such as cowberry and rhubarb pie, and cloudberry Swiss roll.
Open house at the M/S Alpo tugboat
Toppilansalmi
Open Fri 2 Sep to Sun 4 Sep: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. M/S Alpo is a veteran from the
Invasion of Normandy in 1944. After the war, the boat served as a minesweeper on
the Gulf of Finland.
The Sailor’s Home Museum
Pikisaarentie 6
Open during the Oulu Days Fri 2 Sep to Sun 4 Sep: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission. Organiser: Northern Ostrobothnia Museum.
12 noon to 6 p.m. Open doors at the Toimintasali Voimala gym.
Kempeleentie 5
Try training in a functionally oriented gym free of charge during the Oulu Days. Please see section Other events
Open Fri 2.9 Sep: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat 3 Sep to Sun 4 Sep: 12 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The recently opened Toimintasali Voimala is the first functionally oriented gym in Oulu! For the duration of the Oulu Days, you can try training at the gym free of charge during the listed times.
Puolivälinkangas water
tower
Mielikintie 7
The observation landing is open Sat 3 Sep and Sun 4 Sep from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The landing offers a magnificent view over almost the entire Oulu region.
The Taskila sewage
treatment plant
Suolamännyntie 1
The sewage treatment plant is open for the public on Sat 3 Sep and Sun 4 Sep
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take a guided tour through the plant to learn about its
operation.
Fish pass – A view to underwater traffic
The Hupisaaret islands, Lasaretinsaari
The observation room is open on Sat 3 Sep and Sun 4 Sep from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Welcome to salmon-spotting or to take a look at the life of the fish!
Pateniemi sawmill museum
Sahantie 21. Open Sun 4 Sep: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
Other Events
Friday 2 Sep
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Plant exchange and hazardous waste collection
Eco point of the Linnanmaa Prisma hypermarket,
Kauppalinnankuja 1–3
We welcome you to swap saplings of various plants, no money required. Bring
some, take some with you! How many doesn’t really matter. We collect hazardous
waste in conjunction with the plant exchange.
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oululaiset iltamat
local get-together
Kirkkotori education centre, Asemakatu 5
7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oulu Sokrates café – an event of philosophical discussion
Cultural Centre Valve, Café Minttu, Hallituskatu 7.
Saturday 3 Sep
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Flea market at the Paulaharju school
Mielikintie 5
Tables available for rent. Coffee and pastries available for purchase.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Flea market for handicraft supplies
Pohjankartano lobby, Suvantokatu 1
Attention all handicraft enthusiasts! Pass along your unneeded supplies, and come find new ones at the flea market for handicraft supplies organised by handicraft teachers. Table reservation and additional information at +358 40 593 4895/Johanna.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spanish afternoon - The 30-year-old Oulu Finnish-Spanish society introduces itself
Kirkkotori education centre, Asemakatu 5
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Digirundi 2011 - photography contest
Mannenkatu 1
In the competition, the objective is for each team comprising one to two members to take 10 photographs on the specified subjects within 8 hours. The best teams will be rewarded with prizes donated by our partners.
A digital camera is the only thing you need to participate. The competition begins at the address Mannenkatu 1 at 10 a.m. (inner courtyard of the Rauhala building). Enrol your team at digirundi@gmail.com and confirm your participation, or sign up at the site of the event. Participation fee: €5. Additional information on the contest is available at http://www.yokamerat.org/ Welcome! Tiedustelut: Aki Komulainen, p. 040-8474 218
11 a.m. to 4.p.m. Art and Craft Workshops
from Different Countries
Setlementtitalo Toppelius, Torikatu 16
All are welcome to participate in the workshops. Snacks and sweets will be available for purchase.
For more information: tel. +358 41 433 1414. Organiser:
Setlementtitalo Toppelius
12 noon Drum rolls and proclamations
In front of the Oulu City Hall, Kirkkokatu 2a.
Opening event of the Oulu Days
Announcers Juhani Nikula and Renne Sänisalmi
Drummers Aleksi Raappana and Sami Mäentausta
Mieskuuro Huutajat male choir
Stelle Pelle and Pertti Haipola
Pohja Military Band
12 noon to 3 p.m. Tour of second-hand bookshops
Meeting at the Postiaukio square, Hallituskatu 33
The Kirjan Ystävät association will introduce people to the second-hand bookshops in Oulu and familiarise them with the selections. No participation fee.
12 noon to 3:30 p.m. The Maikkulan praasniekka Karelian Orthodox celebration
Maikkula garrison, Ohramaltaantie 22 (entry via Kajaanintie)
A prayer service at the Maikkula chapel, litany at the Matkamiehen risti monument, and activities at the commemorative plaque for refugees from Viena Karelia. Coffee and tea is server in the yard; in the event of rain, the catering will take place in the chapel.
12 noon to 5:30 p.m. Tour or the Orthodox cathedral and icon exhibition
1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Poem performance by the Oulun Seudun Lausujat reciters
Oulu City Library, Piazza, Kaarlenväylä 3
The performance will feature poems written by the guests of the 40th anniversary exhibition of the Oulun Seudun Lausujat association. The poems will be recited by Terttu Aakko, Hellevi Pirttisalo and Anja Salo. Free admission.
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Police day at the Oulu market square
1 p.m. Pohja Military Band
1:30 p.m. Flower adornment of the famous Toripolliisi police statue, the horticultural unit of the Oulu Vocational College
1 p.m. The Oulu Police singers (Oulun Poliisilaulajat)
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.Yard celebration – award for the most beautiful yard in Oulu
Oulu City Library, Pakkala hall, Kaarlenväylä 3
2:30 p.m. Member meet of the Oulu Quiz Association (Oulun tietokilpailuyhistys)
Restaurant Katrilli, Kumpulantie 1
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Information on genealogy
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at Nokelantie
38
5 p.m. Pecha Kucha evening
Oulun Lyseo school, Kajaaninkatu 3
Architectural event
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Time for growth - A dialogue of pictures and poems with recitation by Teija Anneli
Kirkkotori education centre, Asemakatu 5
Poems and recitation: Teija Anneli
Picture presentation: Vesa Vainionpää
Organiser: Teija Jokipii
7 p.m. Literary launch party and after party
Observatory café, Linnansaari 1
A book launch event for regional authors.
7 p.m. 30th anniversary celebration of the Oulu Finnish-Spanish society
Restaurant Torrero, Isokatu 24
The programme features a celebratory poem, Riitta Messman,
music and flamenco performances.
Sunday 4 Sep
12 noon The traditional Oulu Days automobile parade
Route: Nallikari/Eden-Holstinsalmentie-Hietasaarentie-Koskitie-Merkoski bridges-Kajaaninkatu-Uusikatu-Limingantie-Car museum.
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Lecture on mushrooms
Oulu City Library, Pakkala hall, Kaarlenväylä 3
A lecture on edible mushrooms in the Oulu region, similar looking mushrooms, and poisonous mushroom. Information on food preparation and preservation. T
4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Theatre Neliapila – Tukkijoella (Floating timber)
Pohjankartano showroom, Suvantokatu 1
Teuvo Pakkala’s popular Tukkijoella (1896) play adapted by Vili Auvinen and directed by Liisa Siira. Music: Oskar Merikanto’s compositions and traditional songs. Tickets with an S-Etukortti benefit card from the Prisma hypermarket in Limingantulli €10, at the door €13 , groups by advance reservation €10/person.
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thai evening
Kirkkotori education centre, Asemakatu 5
Changes to the programme may occur!