Weekend Wrap

IN PICTURES: Weekend wrap

Tampere’s Pispala district shows its true colours come autumn, just in time to celebrate the World Cities Day this week.Laura Vanzo/Visit Tampere

The arts scene finds common ground in sustainability with fresh ideas and initiatives. Discover the past seven days in lifestyle and entertainment from a Finnish perspective.

Teemu Nikki’s Snot and Splash gets an award shower for its ecological message. (Photo: Eurimage) Read Cineuropa’s story

Elina Talvensaari's Lady Time isn't stressing about its participation in IDFA's mid-length competition. (Photo: Joonas Pulkkanen/Aamu Film Company)

The international Ironman competition is set for its northernmost race yet in Kuopio and Tahko. (Photo: Ironman) Read Endurance Business’ article

The We Jazz collective is keeping Finnish jazz interesting. (Photo: Maarit Kytöharju/We Jazz) Read our feature

Restaurant Nolla is redefining fine dining to draw a line at excess waste. (Photo: Nikola Tomevski/Restaurant Nolla) Read Globetrender’s article

Glasgow-based disc jockette IDA is building her own narrative with a new label called Sävy. (Photo: Field Artists)

Yousician’s 25 million users keep tuning in to one of the most popular music learning apps out there. (Photo: Yousician) Read My Helsinkis’s story

A free spirit ahead of her time, Tove Jansson was a mixture of Frida Kahlo and Joyce Grenfell, says The Spectator. (Photo: Tove Jansson) Read the article

Elisa Viihde has been glistening in international attention and is about to continue with a strong female-led new drama series, Bad Apples. (Photo: Numi Nummelin/Zodiak Finland) Read Variety’s story with a strong female-led new drama series, Bad Apples. (Photo: Numi Nummelin/Zodiak Finland)

All-around designer Robin Falck’s blueprint of the Nolla cabin now offers sustainable living through Zerobnb. (Photo: Robin Falck) Read Forbes’ article

The Helsinki Horse Show strides for sustainability with a very natural energy source. (Photo: Satu Pirinen) Read CBC’s story

By: Samuli Ojala
01.11.2019