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SUMMARY:Estonia's XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Celebration “Iseoma” ("Kinship")
DESCRIPTION:Rewatch the Estonian Song and Dance Festival performances here \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMe loome ise oma elu ja õnne.Me räägime ise oma keelt.Me laulame ise oma häälega omi laule.Me pühitseme iseoma laulupidu.Et kasvada oma rahvaga.Et armastada iseoma Eestit. \n\n\n\nTere tulemast XXVIII laulupeole “Iseoma”!Laulupeo kunstiline juht Heli Jürgenson \n\n\n\nMeie kandi inimesed –sõtsed\, kõugud\, sugulasedotsustasid kokku saada\,kokku tuua mugulased.\n\n\n\nMeie juures tuleb tänavu suur pidu\, millest ei tohi ilmaski ilma jääda. Armastust ja musta leiba peab jaguma igaühele\, kes meie trallamil tallab. Nii et pakkige pambud ja pasunad\, kammid ja kostid\, lootused ja luhtaminekud ning karake kõige täiega Keskpõrandale kokku. \n\n\n\nNii on sõnastanud tantsupeo dramaturg Laura Võigemast kutses XXI tantsupeole \n\n\n\nTantsupidu räägib sel korral meie iseoma lugu\, räägib inimeseks olemisest\, räägib eestlastest ja sellest\, mis on meile oma ja oluline. Jah\, meid on küll vähe\, meie maa on väike\, aga teisalt oleme kõik erinevad\, nii nagu on erinevad ka meie tavad\, kombed\, tantsud\, laulud\, pillilood ja murdekeel. Ja erinevad on ka kirevad isiksused meie kõigi suguvõsades. Me peame kokku hoidma. Igaüht oma iseärasustes hindama ja austama\, kõigist hoolima\, neid armastama\, ning\, kui vaja – neile andestama. Vaid nõnda püsime elus\, püsime oma vaba riigina ja ainult nõnda saavad elada meie kultuur\, tavad ja kombed.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Celebration “Iseoma” (“Kinship”)\n\n\n\nThe treasured festival will take place from July 3rd to 6th\, 2025. This acclaimed national event features over 40\,000 choir singers\, orchestral musicians\, folk dancers\, and folk musicians. Estonian-American choirs and dance groups are among them! More than 100\,000 spectators gather to witness three dance performances\, one folk music concert\, and two concerts of the song festival. \n\n\n\nEANC is proud\, along with our partners Estonian Relief Committee and Estonian Students Fund\, to be a supporter of the numerous Estonian-American choirs and dance groups taking part in this treasured tradition!  \n\n\n\nRead more here about the US Estonian choirs and dance groups representing our communities at the Song and Dance Festival and how you make a difference\, here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n(The event schedule below is in Estonian time.)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSong & Dance Celebration Schedule:\n\n\n\nJuly 3\, 2025\n\n\n\nXXI Dance Celebration’s 1st performance at Kalev Central Stadium at 19:00 (approx. end at 22:00) \n\n\n\nJuly 4\, 2025\n\n\n\nXXI Dance Celebration’s 2nd performance at Kalev Central Stadium at 11:00 (approx. end at 14:00) \n\n\n\nFolk Music Concert at Vabaduse Square at 14:00 (approx. end at 17:00) \n\n\n\nXXI Dance Celebration’s 3rd performance at Kalev Central Stadium at 18:00 (approx. end at 21:00) \n\n\n\nJuly 5\, 2025\n\n\n\nGrand procession of all participants from Vabaduse Square to Tallinn Song Celebration Grounds at 13:00 (approx.end at 19:00) \n\n\n\nXXVIII Song Celebration’s opening concert at Tallinn Song Celebration Grounds at 19:30 (approx. end at 23:00) \n\n\n\nJuly 6\, 2025\n\n\n\nXXVIII Song Celebration’s main concert at Tallinn Song Celebration Grounds at 14:00 (approx. end at 21:00) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRead more about the Song and Dance Festival tradition\, the repertoires\, participants\, trivia and more at Avaleht – XXVIII Laulu- ja XXI tantsupidu
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonias-xxviii-song-and-xxi-dance-celebration-iseoma-kinship/
LOCATION:Kalev Stadium and Song Festival Grounds\, Tallinn
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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SUMMARY:USA Day in Tallinn: SalaLauluTantsuPidu
DESCRIPTION:Estonian Americans and friends finding themselves in Estonian on July 4th\, are welcomed to attend this special event at Fotografiska in Tallinn. The party and social event fills the popular event venue with an outdoor singalong as wll as a number of treats inside this happening venue. Meet u pwith friends old and new\, enjoy the folkdancing performance\, and dance the night away.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBar and Dance FLoor\, entertainment by DJ Tom Lillental from Estonia\, Young & Estonian from USA.   \n\n\n\nPerformances by Various folkdance groups from US and elsewhere \n\n\n\nBackyard bar and outdoor singalongs.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/usa-day-in-tallinn-salalaulutantsupidu/
LOCATION:Fotografiska\, Telliskivi tn. 60a-8\, Tallinn\, Estonia
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Family activities
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SUMMARY:Estonian Handbell Ensemble ARSIS on Tour in the US
DESCRIPTION:Take advantage of this special opportunity to see the renowned Estonian handbell ensemble Arsis on tour this summer. Known for expressive and innovative performances of Estonian handbell music\, Arsis is invited to perform at the prestigious Pinnacle Festival in Wichita\, Kansas. The tour runs July 7-16\, with stops in Illinois\, Indiana\, Kansas\, Maryland and Pennsylvania. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEANC is a proud sponsor of this tour\, and delighted to help bring Estonian performers to American audiences and Estonian communities off the beaten path. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTour Schedule and Venues: \n\n\n\n\nJuly 7 at 7 PM (Baltimore\, MD) – Church of the Resurrection\, 11525 Greenspring Ave\,Timonium\, MD 21093\n\n\n\nJuly 8 at 7 PM (Pittsburgh\, PA) – Saints John and Paul Church – Cardinal DiNardoCenter\, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd.\, Sewickley\, PA 15143\n\n\n\nJuly 9 at 7 PM – (Louisville\, KY) – Christ Church United Methodist\, 4614 BrownsboroRd.\, Louisville\, KY 40207\n\n\n\nJuly 11 – (Wichita\, KS) – Pinnacle 2025 Festival\, Century II Performing Arts Center\,225 W Douglas Ave.\, Wichita\, KS 67202\n\n\n\nJuly 12 – (Alton\, IL) – Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel\, 5800 Godfrey Rd.\, Godfrey\,IL 62035\n\n\n\nJuly 13 at 6 PM – (Chicago\, IL) – Christus Victor Lutheran Church\, 1045 S. ArlingtonHeights Rd.\, Elk Grove Village\, IL 60007\n\n\n\nJuly 15 at 7 PM – (Akron\, OH) – First Congregational Church of Akron – The UpperRoom\, 292 East Market St.\, Akron\, OH 44308\n\n\n\nJuly 16 at 7 PM – (Hershey\, PA) – First United Methodist Church\, 64 W Chocolate Ave\,Hershey\, PA 17033
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-handbell-ensemble-arsis-tour/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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SUMMARY:Concert: Arsis Handbell Ensemble in Baltimore\, MD
DESCRIPTION:As a proud sponsor\, EANC is proud to present the US Tour of the Arsis Handbell Ensemble. Join us for an evening of free and uplifting music on July 7 at 7 PM – Church of the Resurrection\, 11525 Greenspring Ave\, Timonium\, MD 21093 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 12-member Arsis Handbell Ensemble\, conducted by Aivar Mäe\, has been invited to perform at the prestigious “Pinnacle 2025” festival in Wichita\, Kansas. This is one of the most important handbell music events in the United States\, where performers are selected through a competitive application process. We are honored to represent Estonia on this international stage. \n\n\n\nThe concert tour will take place from July 5 to 18\, 2025\, featuring eight performances in the following cities: Baltimore (MD)\, Pittsburgh (PA)\, Louisville (KY)\, Wichita (KS)\, Alton (IL)\, Chicago (IL)\, Akron (OH)\, and Hershey (PA). \n\n\n\nThis tour is made possible with the support of the Estonian Cultural Endowment\, the Estonian American National Council\, AS Tallink Grupp\, and GIGA Ehitus OÜ. \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to share Estonia’s unique handbell tradition with American audiences! \n\n\n\nTour Schedule and Venues: \n\n\n\n– July 7 at 7 PM – Church of the Resurrection\, 11525 Greenspring Ave\, Timonium\, MD 21093 \n\n\n\n– July 8 at 7 PM – Saints John and Paul Church – Cardinal DiNardo Center\, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd.\, Sewickley\, PA 15143 \n\n\n\n– July 9 at 7 PM – Christ Church United Methodist\, 4614 Brownsboro Rd.\, Louisville\, KY 40207 \n\n\n\n– July 11 at 6 PM – Pinnacle 2025 Festival\, Century II Performing Arts Center\, 225 W Douglas Ave.\, Wichita\, KS 67202 \n\n\n\n– July 12 at 7 PM – Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel\, 5800 Godfrey Rd.\, Godfrey\, IL 62035 \n\n\n\n– July 13 at 6 PM – Christus Victor Lutheran Church\, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Rd.\, Elk Grove Village\, IL 60007 \n\n\n\n– July 15 at 7 PM – First Congregational Church of Akron – The Upper Room\, 292 East Market St.\, Akron\, OH 44308 \n\n\n\n– July 16 at 7 PM – First United Methodist Church\, 64 W Chocolate Ave\, Hershey\, PA 17033 \n\n\n\nAll concerts on the tour are free to attend. A free-will offering will be collected to help cover the tour expenses. The Wichita concert is part of the Pinnacle Festival – more information can be found here.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/concert-arsis-handbell-ensemble-in-baltimore-md/
LOCATION:Church of the Resurrection\, 11525 Greesnpring Ave\, Timonium\, Maryland\, 21093
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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SUMMARY:Concert: Arsis Handbell Ensemble in Pittsburg area\, PA
DESCRIPTION:As a Proud sposnor\, EANC is pleased to present  \n\n\n\nthe Estonian handbell ensemble ARSIS. Join us for a concert on July 8\, at the Saints John and Paul Church – Cardinal Di Nardo Center\, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd.\, Sewickley\, PA 1143
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/concert-arsis-handbell-ensemble-in-pittsburg-area-pa/
LOCATION:Saints John and Paul Church\, Cardinal Dinardo Center\, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd.\, Sewickley\, Pennsylvania\, 15143
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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SUMMARY:Concert: Arsis Handbell Ensemble in Louisville\, KY
DESCRIPTION:It’s not everyday that an Estonian handbell ensemble performs in Kentucky. A good opportunity for some Estonian culture.  \n\n\n\nEANC is proud to be a sposnor of this tour.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/concert-arsis-handbell-ensemble-in-louisville-ky/
LOCATION:Christ Church United Methodist\, 4614 Brownsboro Rd\, Louisville\, Kentucky\, 40207
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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SUMMARY:Concert: Arsis Handbell Ensemble @ Pinnacle Festival 2025 - Wichita\, KS
DESCRIPTION:Arsis Handbell Ensemble to Perform at Prestigious Festival in the United States \n\n\n\nThe 12-member Arsis Handbell Ensemble\, led by conductor Aivar Mäe\, has been selected toperform at Pinnacle 2025\, one of the most renowned handbell music festivals in the UnitedStates. Held in Wichita\, Kansas\, the festival features only top ensembles chosen through acompetitive selection process. It is a great honor for Arsis to represent Estonia on thisinternational stagThe concert tour will take place from July 5 to 18\, 2025\, with performances in eight U.S. cities:Baltimore (MD)\, Pittsburgh (PA)\, Louisville (KY)\, Wichita (KS)\, Alton (IL)\, Chicago (IL)\, Akron(OH)\, and Hershey (PA). The tour program includes works that showcase the ensemble’stechnical skill and musical artistry\, while also introducing audiences to Estonia’s rich musicalheritage. Estonian composers featured in the program include Heino Eller\, Arvo Pärt\, andTõnu Kõrvits. All concerts are free of charge.The Arsis Handbell Ensemble is a unique phenomenon in Estonian musical culture and hasbeen active for nearly 32 years. The ensemble has proven its high artistic level both at homeand abroad\, having performed in countries across the globe\, including China\, the UnitedStates\, Canada\, Israel\, and most European countries. The 12 performers taking part in the U.S.tour are all graduates of the Arsis Handbell School and were selected for the concertensemble through a competitive process. \n\n\n\nThe tour is made possible with the support of The Estonian American National Council(EANC)\, AS Tallink Grupp\, GIGA Ehitus OÜ\, and the Estonian Cultural Endowment.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/concert-arsis-handbell-ensemble-pinnacle-festival-2025-wichita-ks/
LOCATION:Century II Performing Arts Center\, 225 W Douglas Ave.\, Wichita\, Kansas\, 67202
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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SUMMARY:Concert: Arsis Handbell Ensemble - Alton area\, IL
DESCRIPTION:The ARSIS handbell ensemble performs for an audience in Godfrey\, IL. Come one and come all!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/concert-arsis-handbell-ensemble-godfrey-il/
LOCATION:Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel\, 5800 Godfrey Rd\, Godfrey\, Illinois\, 62035
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education
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SUMMARY:Concert: Arsis Handbell Ensemble - Chicago area\, IL
DESCRIPTION:EANC is a proud sponsor. Dear friends in the Chicago area\, join us on July 13 at 6 PM – Christus Victor Lutheran Church\, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Rd.\, Elk Grove Village\, IL 60007. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 12-member Arsis Handbell Ensemble\, conducted by Aivar Mäe\, has been invited to perform at the prestigious “Pinnacle 2025” festival in Wichita\, Kansas. This is one of the most important handbell music events in the United States\, where performers are selected through a competitive application process. We are honored to represent Estonia on this international stage. \n\n\n\nThe concert tour will take place from July 5 to 18\, 2025\, featuring eight performances in the following cities: Baltimore (MD)\, Pittsburgh (PA)\, Louisville (KY)\, Wichita (KS)\, Alton (IL)\, Chicago (IL)\, Akron (OH)\, and Hershey (PA). \n\n\n\nThis tour is made possible with the support of the Estonian Cultural Endowment\, the Estonian American National Council\, AS Tallink Grupp\, and GIGA Ehitus OÜ. \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to share Estonia’s unique handbell tradition with American audiences! \n\n\n\nTour Schedule and Venues: \n\n\n\n– July 7 at 7 PM – Church of the Resurrection\, 11525 Greenspring Ave\, Timonium\, MD 21093 \n\n\n\n– July 8 at 7 PM – Saints John and Paul Church – Cardinal DiNardo Center\, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd.\, Sewickley\, PA 15143 \n\n\n\n– July 9 at 7 PM – Christ Church United Methodist\, 4614 Brownsboro Rd.\, Louisville\, KY 40207 \n\n\n\n– July 11 at 6 PM – Pinnacle 2025 Festival\, Century II Performing Arts Center\, 225 W Douglas Ave.\, Wichita\, KS 67202 \n\n\n\n– July 12 at 7 PM – Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel\, 5800 Godfrey Rd.\, Godfrey\, IL 62035 \n\n\n\n– July 13 at 6 PM – Christus Victor Lutheran Church\, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Rd.\, Elk Grove Village\, IL 60007 \n\n\n\n– July 15 at 7 PM – First Congregational Church of Akron – The Upper Room\, 292 East Market St.\, Akron\, OH 44308 \n\n\n\n– July 16 at 7 PM – First United Methodist Church\, 64 W Chocolate Ave\, Hershey\, PA 17033 \n\n\n\nAll concerts on the tour are free to attend. A free-will offering will be collected to help cover the tour expenses. The Wichita concert is part of the Pinnacle Festival – more information can be found here.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/concert-arsis-handbell-ensemble-chicago-area-il/
LOCATION:Christus Victor Lutheran Church\, 1045 S Arlington Heights Rd\, Elk Grove Village\,\, Illinois\, 60007
CATEGORIES:Chicago,Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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SUMMARY:Concert: ARSIS Handbell Ensemble - Akron\, OH
DESCRIPTION:EANC is proud to present the US Tour of the Arsis Handbell Ensemble. Join us for an evening of free and uplifting music on July 15 at 7 PM – First Congregational Church of Akron – The Upper Room\, 292 East Market St.\, Akron\, OH 44308 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 12-member Arsis Handbell Ensemble\, conducted by Aivar Mäe\, has been invited to perform at the prestigious “Pinnacle 2025” festival in Wichita\, Kansas. This is one of the most important handbell music events in the United States\, where performers are selected through a competitive application process. We are honored to represent Estonia on this international stage. \n\n\n\nThe concert tour will take place from July 5 to 18\, 2025\, featuring eight performances in the following cities: Baltimore (MD)\, Pittsburgh (PA)\, Louisville (KY)\, Wichita (KS)\, Alton (IL)\, Chicago (IL)\, Akron (OH)\, and Hershey (PA). \n\n\n\nThis tour is made possible with the support of the Estonian Cultural Endowment\, the Estonian American National Council\, AS Tallink Grupp\, and GIGA Ehitus OÜ. \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to share Estonia’s unique handbell tradition with American audiences! \n\n\n\nTour Schedule and Venues: \n\n\n\n– July 7 at 7 PM – Church of the Resurrection\, 11525 Greenspring Ave\, Timonium\, MD 21093 \n\n\n\n– July 8 at 7 PM – Saints John and Paul Church – Cardinal DiNardo Center\, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd.\, Sewickley\, PA 15143 \n\n\n\n– July 9 at 7 PM – Christ Church United Methodist\, 4614 Brownsboro Rd.\, Louisville\, KY 40207 \n\n\n\n– July 11 at 6 PM – Pinnacle 2025 Festival\, Century II Performing Arts Center\, 225 W Douglas Ave.\, Wichita\, KS 67202 \n\n\n\n– July 12 at 7 PM – Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel\, 5800 Godfrey Rd.\, Godfrey\, IL 62035 \n\n\n\n– July 13 at 6 PM – Christus Victor Lutheran Church\, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Rd.\, Elk Grove Village\, IL 60007 \n\n\n\n– July 15 at 7 PM – First Congregational Church of Akron – The Upper Room\, 292 East Market St.\, Akron\, OH 44308 \n\n\n\n– July 16 at 7 PM – First United Methodist Church\, 64 W Chocolate Ave\, Hershey\, PA 17033 \n\n\n\nAll concerts on the tour are free to attend. A free-will offering will be collected to help cover the tour expenses. The Wichita concert is part of the Pinnacle Festival – more information can be found here.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/concert-arsis-handbell-ensemble-akron-oh/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Akron\, The upper room\, 292 East Market St.\, Akron\, Ohio\, 44308
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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SUMMARY:Estonian-American Choral Concert
DESCRIPTION:Seattle Eesti Laulupidu!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn event not to be missed! The Seattle Estonian Society is delighted to invite you to an evening that brings a piece of Estonia’s beloved Song Festival tradition to Seattle! This is a rare chance to experience the powerful legacy of Estonian choral music that has united a nation for over 150 years. The Estonian Song Festival is more than a concert – it’s a celebration of identity\, heritage\, and community. And now\, you can be part of that magic right here in Seattle! \n\n\n\n CONCERT: \n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 15 at 7:00 PM \n\n\n\nFeaturing performances by:– Estonian Radio Girls’ Choir (visiting from Estonia)– Tartu University Mixed Choir (visiting from Estonia)– Mägi Ensemble (USA) \n\n\n\nAfter the concert\, you are warmly invited to gather with the choir members by the Drumheller Fountain for casual conversation and community spirit.  \n\n\n\nEngtry is free of charge! Bring friends!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-american-choral-concert/
LOCATION:4515 16th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA 98105-4201\, United States\, 4515 16th Ave NE\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98105-4201
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094448
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T035719Z
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SUMMARY:Concert: Arsis Handbell Ensemble\, Hershey\, PA
DESCRIPTION:EANC is proud to be a sponsor of this event. Join us on July 16 at 7 PM – First United Methodist Church\, 64 W Chocolate Ave\, Hershey\, PA 17033 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 12-member Arsis Handbell Ensemble\, conducted by Aivar Mäe\, has been invited to perform at the prestigious “Pinnacle 2025” festival in Wichita\, Kansas. This is one of the most important handbell music events in the United States\, where performers are selected through a competitive application process. We are honored to represent Estonia on this international stage. \n\n\n\nThe concert tour will take place from July 5 to 18\, 2025\, featuring eight performances in the following cities: Baltimore (MD)\, Pittsburgh (PA)\, Louisville (KY)\, Wichita (KS)\, Alton (IL)\, Chicago (IL)\, Akron (OH)\, and Hershey (PA). \n\n\n\nThis tour is made possible with the support of the Estonian Cultural Endowment\, the Estonian American National Council\, AS Tallink Grupp\, and GIGA Ehitus OÜ. \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to share Estonia’s unique handbell tradition with American audiences! \n\n\n\nTour Schedule and Venues: \n\n\n\n– July 7 at 7 PM – Church of the Resurrection\, 11525 Greenspring Ave\, Timonium\, MD 21093 \n\n\n\n– July 8 at 7 PM – Saints John and Paul Church – Cardinal DiNardo Center\, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd.\, Sewickley\, PA 15143 \n\n\n\n– July 9 at 7 PM – Christ Church United Methodist\, 4614 Brownsboro Rd.\, Louisville\, KY 40207 \n\n\n\n– July 11 at 6 PM – Pinnacle 2025 Festival\, Century II Performing Arts Center\, 225 W Douglas Ave.\, Wichita\, KS 67202 \n\n\n\n– July 12 at 7 PM – Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel\, 5800 Godfrey Rd.\, Godfrey\, IL 62035 \n\n\n\n– July 13 at 6 PM – Christus Victor Lutheran Church\, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Rd.\, Elk Grove Village\, IL 60007 \n\n\n\n– July 15 at 7 PM – First Congregational Church of Akron – The Upper Room\, 292 East Market St.\, Akron\, OH 44308 \n\n\n\n– July 16 at 7 PM – First United Methodist Church\, 64 W Chocolate Ave\, Hershey\, PA 17033 \n\n\n\nAll concerts on the tour are free to attend. A free-will offering will be collected to help cover the tour expenses. The Wichita concert is part of the Pinnacle Festival – more information can be found here.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/concert-arsis-handbell-ensemble-hershey-pa/
LOCATION:First Methodist Church\, 64 West Chocolate Ave\, Hershey\, Pennsylvania\, 17033
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="O%C3%9C Arsis":MAILTO:info@arsis.ee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T005959
DTSTAMP:20260611T094448
CREATED:20250702T085754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T090031Z
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SUMMARY:Estonian Childrens Summer Camp in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:A fun day camp for Estonian children\, with a wide range of activities: arts\, sports\, games\, music\, theater\, nature studies\, dance and more. Camp counselors from Estonia. Activities are held at the Chicago Estonian House. \n\n\n\nEANC is a proud sponsor of this worthwhile summer camp that brings Estonians together from across the country.  \n\n\n\nContact: 1 847 340 5630
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-childrens-summer-camp-in-chicago/
LOCATION:Chicago Eesti Maja / Chicago Estonian House\, 14700 Estonian Ln\, Riverwoods\,\, Illinois\, 60015-3553
CATEGORIES:Chicago,Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094448
CREATED:20250610T023437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T022906Z
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SUMMARY:Estonian Summer Camp at the Chicago Estonian House
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Estonian School welcomes Estonian children from around the US to this joyous Estonian summer camp. Camp counselors Kerttu Liisa Sepp and Tauno Tamm head this activity-rich day camp\, which will feature art\, music\, sports\, dancing musical instrument instruction\, drama club\, nature classes and singing! Plenty for everyone. Sign up  \n\n\n\nRegistration deadline: Midnight on July 15. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information reach out by phone: (847) 347-5630\, or email: kool@eestimaja.com \n\n\n\nRegistration deadline: Midnight on July 15. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\nChicago Eesti Kooli korraldatud lastelaager kutsub teid!   \n\n\n\nMis? Tore suvelaager lastele vanused 3 kuni 17.  \n\n\n\nLaagrit juhendavad Kerttu Liisa Sepp ja Tauno Tamm Eestist! \n\n\n\nRegistreerimine? ASAP! Kõik lapsed peavad registreeritud olema enne 15. Juuli keskööd kasutades seda linki SIIN. Kohad on piiratud\, tahtjaid on palju\, nii et soovitame vormi täita ASAP.  \n\n\n\nKui on rohkem küsimusi\, palun kirjuta emailile kool@eestimaja.com või helista Maiele (847-340-5630) \n\n\n\nTeid ootab ees tore laager\, päevad täis  kunsti\, sporti\, mängu\, tantsu\, pilliõpet\, teatrit\, loodusõpet ja laulu! \n\n\n\nJuhendajad Eestist: Kerttu Liisa Sepp ja Tauno Tamm  \n\n\n\nLisainfo: 847-340-5630.või kool@eestimaja.com \n\n\n\nEANC is proud to be a supporter of this wonderful camp!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/suvelaager-chicago-eesti-majas/
LOCATION:Chicago Eesti Maja / Chicago Estonian House\, 14700 Estonian Ln\, Riverwoods\,\, Illinois\, 60015-3553
CATEGORIES:Chicago,Community,Culture,Education,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Opportunities,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094448
CREATED:20250225T050816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T051520Z
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SUMMARY:Estonian Games (Lakewoodi Eesti Mängud): A weekend of Estonian camaraderie and sports
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian-American Amateur Athletes organization welcomes all Estonians and friends\, young and old\, to this 70-year tradition of culture and competition\, held in the Lakewood area.  \n\n\n\n More information to come.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eesti-mangud-spordipaev-2025/
LOCATION:Lakewood Estonian House/ Lakewoodi Eesti Maja\, 4 Cross Street & E Veterans Hwy\, Jackson\, Connecticut\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eesti Spordiliit USAs &#8211%3B Estonian American Amateur Athletes":MAILTO:info@eaaasport.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T235959
DTSTAMP:20260611T094448
CREATED:20250122T071902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T145603Z
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SUMMARY:Estonian Scouts & Guides in USA Summer camp "METSAPIDU"
DESCRIPTION:Estonian guides and scouts of all ages gather for their annual summer camp: a week of educational and cultural activities set in the beautiful cedar and pine forest and along familiar forest paths of magical white sand. Lakewoodi valge liiv! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe are excited to announce that registration is officially open for Järvemetsa laager 2025. The name of this year’s suvelaager is: Metsapiduand it will take place August 9th – August 17th.We’ve got some other very exciting news… \n\n\n\nEGM & ESM have invested in a brand new platform to help make registration smoother\, more secure\, and easily accessible year over year [your info will be securely saved so you don’t have to go searching for those vaccination records every year!]. We know there will be questions and bumps in the road with this new process\, but we hope you are as excited about the change as we are! We also look forward to hearing your feedback. \n\n\n\nAttached is a HOW TO document to walk you through how to complete your registration as well as an FAQ document to answer any initial questions you may have. To get started on setting up your account\, you can head to this link. Please don’t hesitate to email @Lakewood Laager with any questions. \n\n\n\nRegistration is open through July 27th\, 2025. An early bird discounted rate is available through June 22nd. Register NOW to take advantage of the significant discount & be sure to attend one of our Talgud // camp cleanup weekends to avoid to $100 fee at registration. Talgud  is scheduled for June 14th & July 19th.For any juhid [counselors] or kitchen staff: \n\n\n\nPlease reach out to us directly to learn how to apply the proper discount code to ensure your special rate is applied at checkout. As always\, you qualify for a discounted camp registration fee\, but this will not be applied automatically. Please note: anyone who qualifies for a discounted rate must register through their own separate account i.e. cannot be part of a family registration with multiple members. \n\n\n\nCALLING ALL LIFEGUARDS [or those interested…] \n\n\n\nLaagri juhid are searching for volunteers 18+ to serve as lifeguards during laager. A valid certification is required\, but if you are not currently certified – we are willing to pay! The joys and respite of Olev Järv will not be available to anyone if we cannot secure a minimum of 2 lifeguards for the week. Please reach out asap if you are interested. \n\n\n\nFor anyone 18+…Additional updates and changes for this year include a required Youth Protection Training for anyone 18 and over and background checks [run through the new platform] for all adults. If you have any questions about these new requirements\, please email us! \n\n\n\nQuestions can be directed to camp leaders\, nskm. Andrus Maandi & ngdr. Lia Tria via email: lakewoodlaager@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nImportant Notes: \n\n\n\n\nEarly bird pricing ends on June 22nd…After that\, prices increase!\n\n\n\nTo begin your registration\, head to this link!\n\n\n\nRegistration will be open through July 27th\, 2025. Any forms/payment received after this date are subject to rejection // slots cannot be guaranteed after this date!\n\n\n\nTalgud // Pre-camp cleanup weekend dates are scheduled for:\n\nJune 14th\n\n\n\nJuly 19th
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-scouts-guides-in-usa-summercamp-2025/
LOCATION:Camp Järvemetsa\, New Jersey\, USA\, 71 Olev Drive\, Jackson\, New Jersey\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Family activities,Scouting,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Council of Estonian Scouting in USA - Eesti Skautide Malev USAs":MAILTO:skautjuht@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T235959
DTSTAMP:20260611T094448
CREATED:20250820T160921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T164450Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Restoration of Estonian Independence Day! Head taasiseseisvumispäeva!
DESCRIPTION:The restoration of Estonia’s independence was a pivotal moment in the country’s history\, marking the end of over five decades of Soviet occupation. On August 20\, 1991\, the Supreme Council of the Republic of Estonia declared the illegal Soviet occupation and annexation of the country terminated\, and proclaimed the full restoration of the independence of Estonia. This declaration was made at 23:02 local time and was followed by a series of events that led to the international recognition of Estonia’s independence. The day is now celebrated annually as the Restoration of Independence Day (Taasiseseisvumispäev)\, a day of national pride and remembrance of the country’s freedom. Estonia’s Independence Day is Feb 24th.  \n\n\n\nPlease scroll down for the EANC statement in celebration of this important anniversary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEANC Greeting on the 34th Anniversary of the Restoration of the Republic of Estonia \n\n\n\nDear fellow Estonians in the United States\, friends and supporters\,  \n\n\n\nOn August 20\, 1991\, Estonia took back its freedom and restored its independence\, and so today we celebrate with pride and happiness. Estonia is free!  Breathe it in!   \n\n\n\nMany of us still remember the years before\, when our families were torn apart\, and those in Estonia lived under fear and constraint. We remember the bold actions of those who used every opportunity to work toward Estonia’s freedom. We remember how it felt to finally see our dream of a free Estonia come true. This freedom must never be taken for granted. \n\n\n\nWhether celebrating individually or in community\, we can pause to reflect on this recent history\, which took place within many of our lifetimes or those of our parents and grandparents. And surely\, we can be proud of Estonia’s accomplishments of the last 34 years\, as we share and promote our culture here.  The anniversary of restored independence is also a good opportunity to consider how to respond outside of Estonia – specifically as Estonian Americans – to today’s international challenges.   \n\n\n\nIn that spirit\, we call on our elected officials and public servants to use the huge leverage held by the U.S. in this critical moment to shape a just and lasting peace for Ukraine\, to be a force for enduring global security\, including for Estonia and our Baltic neighbors.  Purposeful action and resolve will be required\, as well as a clear memory and accurate account of the recent past.   \n\n\n\nThis is also an appropriate week to remember other key moments in recent history. On August 23\, 1939\, the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact was signed between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. It included a secret protocol that divided Eastern Europe into German and Soviet spheres of influence\, and ultimately put the sovereign nations of Estonia\, Latvia\, Lithuania forcibly and illegally under Soviet rule. While presented as a non-aggression pact\, this backroom deal effectively paved the way for World War II. To mark the 50th anniversary of this appalling occasion\, on August 23\, 1989\, two million Balts joined hands to form a human chain spanning more than 400 miles across the three Baltic countries\, a peaceful yet powerful demonstration with one demand: freedom for Estonia\, Latvia and Lithuania. Seen by the world\, the human chain became a critical milestone now called the Baltic Way — forever a touchpoint in the Baltics’ determined march to freedom from the Soviet Union. \n\n\n\nWe wish for Ukraine that which Estonia today enjoys – freedom\, security\, and the power to determine its own future. We hope that when Ukrainians celebrate their independence on August 24\, 2026\, Ukraine will be at peace and free of Russian occupation. \n\n\n\nThe Estonian American National Council calls on all Baltic Americans and our supporters to make their voices heard this week\, to remind  the policy makers and elected officials of our own recent history and experience with Russia\, as well as of the plight of everyday Ukrainians\, who are laying down their lives to defend their land\, nation\, and people against Russian aggression Whether it is by participating in an event\, or by directly contacting representatives or the press\, our collective and loud voices are needed now.   \n\n\n\nLong live freedom! Long live the Republic of Estonia!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/happy-restoration-of-estonian-independence-day-head-taasiseseisvumusepaeva/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Estonian Independence Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T210000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094448
CREATED:20250817T143820Z
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SUMMARY:Tartu Academic Mens Choir North American Tour - Fredericksburg\, MD
DESCRIPTION:Tartu Academic Male Choir (TAM) is Coming to the USA!  \n\n\n\nJoin us for a special\, FREE concert by the Tartu Academic Male Choir from Estonia at the JBK Theater at the campus of FCC. \n\n\n\nFounded in 1912\, TAM is the oldest continuously active male choir in Estonia and an important part of our country’s musical tradition. The conductors of the choir are Roland Viilukas and Made Ritsing. \n\n\n\nOn this North American tour\, 30 singers will perform beautiful Estonian and European choral music\, including works by famous composers like Arvo Pärt\, Veljo Tormis\, and many more. \n\n\n\nOur third concert will be held in Frederick (MD). \n\n\n\nTour Dates: August 16–29Other concerts will take place in Toronto (ON) and New York (NY). \n\n\n\nWe’re grateful to our supporters: the Estonian Cultural Endowment\, the City of Tartu\, and our private sponsors. \n\n\n\nThe concert is free to attend. A free-will offering will be collected to help cover the tour expenses. \n\n\n\nCome and experience the powerful sound of Estonian choral music!— \n\n\n\nTartu Akadeemiline Meeskoor (TAM) tuleb USA-sse!  \n\n\n\nOled oodatud kuulama Tartu Akadeemilise Meeskoori erilist kontserti Ameerika Ühendriikides! \n\n\n\nTartu Akadeemiline Meeskoor on asutatud 1912. aastal ning on vanim järjepidevalt tegutsev meeskoor Eestis ja oluline osa meie muusikakultuurist. Tartu Akadeemilise meeskoori dirigendid on Roland Viilukas ja Made Ritsing. \n\n\n\nPõhja-Ameerika turneel esitab 30 lauljat Eesti ja Euroopa koorimuusikat\, sealhulgas teoseid tuntud heliloojatelt nagu Arvo Pärt\, Veljo Tormis ja paljud teised. \n\n\n\nTurnee kuupäevad: 16.–29. augustÜlejäänud kontserdid toimuvad Torontos (ON) ja New Yorgis (NY). \n\n\n\nOleme tänulikud oma toetajatele: Eesti Kultuurkapitalile\, Tartu Linnavalitsusele ja meie eratoetajatele. \n\n\n\nKontsert toimub tasuta. Kogume ka vabatahtlike annetusi reisikulude katmiseks.  \n\n\n\nSee less \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMusic & audio \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFrederick\, Maryland
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/12679/
LOCATION:Jack B. Kussmaul Theater\, Frederick Community College (Shelter)\, \, MD 21702\,\, Frederick\, Maryland\, 21702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T120000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094448
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SUMMARY:The Baltic Way & Black Ribbon Day Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (VOC) in partnership with Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)\, and the Embassies of Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania will commemorate the Baltic Way and Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact (Black Ribbon Day) at 11:00am on Friday\, August 22nd in McPherson Square (right across the street from the Victims of Communism Museum). \n\n\n\nI kindly invite everyone to join us! All nations are welcome and invited! Bring friends and family\, your country flags\, and any symbols of freedom. \n\n\n\nFor event details please visit our website: The Baltic Way | Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-way-black-ribbon-day-commemoration-dc/
LOCATION:McPherson Square\, 15th Street NW 700\, Washington\, DC
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Culture,Education,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Security and Baltic Cooperation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T163000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094448
CREATED:20250817T150407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T150410Z
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SUMMARY:Estonian Film\, Dance & Independence! See you in NYC!
DESCRIPTION:The NY Estonian Community invites you to join them for a celebration of the restoration of Estonian Independence. EANC is proud to be a sponsor of the documentary film projects by Estonian youth to be debuted here.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a special afternoon celebrating the anniversary of the Restoration of Estonian Independence\, as the young voices of the New York Estonian School guide us on a journey through time. \n\n\n\nExperience a series of short documentaries—created and produced by the NY Estonian School Youth Club—based on interviews\, memories\, and rare archival footage. These films beautifully capture the inspiring history of the school\, built on community\, tradition\, and heart. A Q&A session will follow. \n\n\n\nAt 3:30 PM – Join our Estonian Folk Dance Workshop\, led by David Truusa and accompanied by Kertu-Liis Õnnis on accordion.  \n\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP here by Aug 20 \n\n\n\n\nBar and kitchen open 12-6pm.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-film-dance-independence-see-you-in-nyc/
LOCATION:New Yorgi Eesti Maja /New York Estonian House\, 243 East 34th Street\, New York City\, New York\, 10016
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T220000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094448
CREATED:20250817T153042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T153633Z
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SUMMARY:Suvepäev Connecticuti Eesti Maal! Estonian Picnic @ the Estonian Grounds in CT
DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Connecticut Estonian Society\, and while they plan an appropriate celebratory bash (date TBD)\, the hazy days of August are just the right opportunity to enjoy a casual day picnicing and catching up with fellow Estonians\, firends new and old. Please join us\, and help keep our activities abuzz and enlightened with opportunity for the new generation of Estonian Americans\, whose memory banks are just being opened!  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you!  \n\n\n\nReach out to leenakangro@yahoo.com\, if you would like to coordinate a dish for the picnic buffet! \n\n\n\nBYOB\, campchairs\, songbooks guitar\, games\, sports equipment\, memorabilia\, whatever you would like! The day will also offer a look back to the this summer’s extraordinary Song and Dance Festivals! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe encourage Estonians and supporters to also attend the the Batic Way (Baltikett) anniversary event at noon on August 24\, at the Pond House Cafe in Elizabeth Park \, 1555 Asylum AvenueWest Hartford\, CT 06117.  Wear your Estonian colors\, folk costumes\, bring your flags! Let’s bring worthy attention and awareness to Estonia and Baltic security issues while comemmorating the peaceful demonstration demanding freedom – a human chain from Tallinn to Vilnius. We must continue to support Ukraine with aid\, military support and moral backing in its existential battle against the Russian occupiers. Putins war must be brought to a just end. Ukrainian security is vital to our own.  \n\n\n\nLet’s come together for a few keynote remarks\, music\, and a taste of the Baltics! \n\n\n\nHead suve!!!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/suvepaev-connecticuti-eesti-maal-estonian-picnic-the-estonian-grounds-in-ct/
LOCATION:Connecticut Estonian Grounds — Connecticuti Eesti Maa\, 25 Times Farm Road\, Andover\, Connecticut (USA)\, 06232
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Opportunities,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T123000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094448
CREATED:20250817T151411Z
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SUMMARY:One World Day @ Cleveland Cultural Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join Cleveland area Estonans and the wider community for One World Day on August 24th!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClleveland Cultural Gardens ‘One World Day’ will occur on Sunday\, August 24. The Estonian Cultural Garden needs your help. We need support to be at our booth\, ‘stamping’ passports\, talking aboutEstonia\, and welcoming guests.  \n\n\n\nWe particularly need support for the Parade of Flags that kicks off the event. We will gather at the Serbian Garden (northern part of gardens on MLK) at 10:30AM. We need a sign carrier\, flag carrier\, and a host of marchers to wave to the crowds. BRing your Estonian community spirit!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/one-world-day-cleveland-cultural-garden/
LOCATION:Cleveland Cultural Gardens Estonian Garden\, .
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Baltic Way 30,Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Family activities,Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T101500
DTSTAMP:20260611T094448
CREATED:20250825T151838Z
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SUMMARY:Global Estonian Virtual Forum
DESCRIPTION:“Leia oma Eesti: Kohtume!”\n\n\n\nGlobalEstonian.com presents their latest virtual forum for Estonians around the world. We are excited to annouce that the guest speaker at this event will be teh esteemed literary scholar and Estonian American National Council board member Sirje Kiin. This online event begins at 4 pm Estonian time (9am Eastern) \n\n\n\nTule kohtuma eestlastega üle maailma\, tutvustame Globalestonian.com portaali võimalusi\, arutame huvitavaid teemasid koos külalisesinejatega ning ammutame üheskoos inspiratsiooni.  \n\n\n\nSee on suurepärane võimalus: ~Kohtuda teiste eestlastega üle maailma~ Kuulata Sirje Kiini (USA) mõtteid eestikeelse kirjanduse rõõmust ja tähtsusest~ Jagada oma lemmikraamatut või teost\, mis on sinu elu mõjutanud \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLoe lähemalt ja registreeru siit \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiitu otse üritsega siit \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNB! Kohtumise ajal tehakse salvestus. Kui Sul on selle kohta küsimusi või Sa ei soovi salvestusel osaleda\, palun anna meile sellest eelnevalt märku. \n\n\n\nLoodame sind näha juba homme! Kui seekord ei õnnestu liituda\, pane kalendrisse järgmine kohtumine 25. novembril.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/global-estonian-virtual-forum/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Online Discussion,Poetry,Virtual gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T210000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094448
CREATED:20250817T145322Z
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SUMMARY:Estonian Academic Mens Choir North American Tour - NYC
DESCRIPTION:Tartu Academic Male Choir (TAM) is Coming to the USA!  \n\n\n\nJoin them for a special concert by the Tartu Academic Male Choir from Estonia. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur fifth and final concert of the tour will be held in New York alongside with The New York Estonian Mixed Choir! \n\n\n\nFounded in 1912\, TAM is the oldest continuously active male choir in Estonia and an important part of our country’s musical tradition. The conductors of the choir are Roland Viilukas and Made Ritsing. \n\n\n\nOn this North American tour\, 30 singers will perform beautiful Estonian and European choral music\, including works by famous composers like Arvo Pärt\, Veljo Tormis\, and many more. \n\n\n\nOur fifth and final concert of the tour will be held in New York alongside with The New York Estonian Mixed Choir! The choir was formed in 2013 when the New York Estonian Men’s Chorus and the New York Estonian Women’s Chorus became one. The choir also visited XXVIII Song Celebration’s Festival 2025 in Estonia! The conductor of the choir is Krista Altok Tassa. \n\n\n\nTour Dates: August 16–29. \n\n\n\nWe’re grateful to our supporters: the Estonian Cultural Endowment\, the City of Tartu\, and our private sponsors. \n\n\n\nCome and experience the powerful sound of Estonian choral music! \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nTartu Akadeemiline Meeskoor (TAM) tuleb USA-sse!  \n\n\n\nOled oodatud kuulama Tartu Akadeemilise Meeskoori erilist kontserti Ameerika Ühendriikides! \n\n\n\nTartu Akadeemiline Meeskoor on asutatud 1912. aastal ning on vanim järjepidevalt tegutsev meeskoor Eestis ja oluline osa meie muusikakultuurist. Tartu Akadeemilise meeskoori dirigendid on Roland Viilukas ja Made Ritsing. \n\n\n\nPõhja-Ameerika turneel esitab 30 lauljat Eesti ja Euroopa koorimuusikat\, sealhulgas teoseid tuntud heliloojatelt nagu Arvo Pärt\, Veljo Tormis ja paljud teised. \n\n\n\nMeie turnee viies ja ühtlasi viimane kontsert toimub New Yorgis koos New Yorgi Eesti Segakooriga! Koor loodi 2013. aastal\, kui New Yorgi Eesti Meeskoor ja New Yorgi Eesti Naiskoor ühinesid. Koor külastas ka XXVIII Laulu- ja Tantsupidu Tallinnas. Koori juhatab Krista Altok Tassa. \n\n\n\nTurnee kuupäevad: 16.–29. august \n\n\n\nOleme tänulikud oma toetajatele: Eesti Kultuurkapitalile\, Tartu Linnavalitsusele ja meie eratoetajatele. \n\n\n\n\nPurchase tickets here
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/12689/
LOCATION:Immanuel Lutheran Church\, New York City\, 122 E 88th St\,\, New York\, New York\, 10128-1141
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T235959
DTSTAMP:20260611T094448
CREATED:20250905T161141Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Estonian Graphic Novelist Joonas Sildre in the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:From September 10–20\, Estonian comic artist\, illustrator\, and graphic designer Joonas Sildre visits the United States for the first time to introduce his multi-award-winning graphic novel Between Two Sounds (Plough Publishing)\, marking the 90th birthday of composer Arvo Pärt ( 09.11.1935) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nU.S. Tour Schedule: \n\n\n\n\nSep 10\, 6:00 PM – Partners and Sons\, Philadelphia\, PA – 618 S 6th St\n\n\n\nSep 11\, 7:00 PM – Scandinavia House\, New York\, NY – 58 Park Ave\n\n\n\nSep 12\, 4:00 PM – Embassy of Estonia\, Washington\, D.C. – 2131 Massachusetts Ave NW (pre-registration mandatory)\n\n\n\nSep 12–14 – Small Press Expo\, Bethesda\, MD – 5701 Marinelli Rd\n\n\n\nSep 17 – University of San Diego\, San Diego\, CA\n\n\n\nSep 20\, 1:30 PM – Golden Apple Comics\, Los Angeles\, CA – 7018 Melrose Ave\n\n\n\nSep 21\, 2:00 PM – Los Angeles Estonian House\, Los Angeles\, CA – 1306 West 24th Street The meeting with Joonas Sildre at the Los Angeles Estonian House is supported by the Los Angeles Estonian Society.\n\n\n\n\nBetween Two Sounds is based on years of research and close collaboration with Arvo Pärt\, tracing the composer’s journey from his birth in 1935 through his emigration in 1980. The book has earned top honors in the U.S. and internationally including 2025 Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY) – Gold Medal\, Graphic Novel and 2025 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award – Gold Medal\, Graphic Novel.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/meet-estonian-graphic-novelist-joonas-sildre-in-the-u-s/
CATEGORIES:Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094448
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SUMMARY:EANC presents: ETV Premier of our new documentary "PUUDUTUS" - Remembering the Mass Flight of 1944 & The story behind the creation of the Puudutus memorial
DESCRIPTION:Click here to watch our new documentary PUUDUTUS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEANC”s new documentary Puudutus (Touch)\, airing now on Estonian TV. This important documentary gives insight into the generation of the 1944 Mass Flight and how new Estonian lives emerged in the diaspora. Esronain diaspora community members share their personal accounts\, interwtined with thoughtful narrative by the sculptor Elo Liiv\, designer of the Puudutus monument unvelied in Pärnu\,  September 21\, 2024.  \n\n\n\nEANC thanks our partners\, as well as all of the generous donors who helped make the monument and this documentary possible. Together we can continue to bring necessary awareness to this important part of Estonian history\, so poignant in today’s dangerous world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nERKÜ esitleb oma uut dokumentaalfilmi PUUDUTUS Eesti TVs\, 21. septembril (kell 20:05 Eesit aja järgi).  \n\n\n\nMälestades 1944.a. Suurpõgenemist – Täna esitletakse ETV-s Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides dokumentaalfilmi PUUDUTUS\, mis käsitleb 1944 a. Suurpõgenemisest ja sellele pühendatud mälestusmärgist (kunstnik Elo Liiv)\, mis avati 21. septembril 2024. aastal Pärnus väliseestlaste rahalise panusega ja eestvedamisel. \n\n\n\nEriline tänu kõigile\, kes filmis kaasa rääkisid oma isiklike lugusi\, sh. Ülle Ederma\, Kristi V. Allpere\, Marju Rink-Abel\, ja plajud veel. Suurpõgenemise jäädvustamine meie ühises mälus on oluline ja ühendav.  Tänu produtsendile Kaidor Kaharile ja meeskonnale\, kellega oli suurepärane koostöö selle tähtsa tema käsitlemisel ja dokumentaali jäädvustamisel. Suur aitäh kõigile annetajetele\, kelle lahkus võimaldas Puudutuse mälestusmärgi loomist. Selle kaudu aitame kanda avaliku teadvusesse täiuslikumat pilti meie ühisest ajaloost. \n\n\n\nPuudutus | Jupiter | ERR \n\n\n\n#minnaeitahajäädaeisaa#SP80#puudutus \n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BW6m81wgt \n\n\n\nProdutsent: Kaidor Kahar \n\n\n\nRežissöörid: Kaidor KaharMarko Piirsoo \n\n\n\nToimetaja: Mirjam Matiisen
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eanc-presents-puudutus-a-new-documentary-1944-mass-flightcreation-memorial/
CATEGORIES:80 Years since the Mass Flight of 1944,Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eesti Rahvuskomitee %C3%9Chendriikides / Estonian American National Council":MAILTO:erku@estosite.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094448
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SUMMARY:Chamber Music with Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic\, feat. music by Arvo Pärt
DESCRIPTION:Works by Strauss\, Pärt & Glass will be featured Chamber Music with Members of the Los Angeles PhilharmonicExperience an intimate evening of reflection and raw emotion through 20th century chamber works. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets and more information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram: \n\n\n\nArvo Pärt – Fratres for violin and pianoPhilip Glass – String Quartet No. 2\, “Company”Benjamin Picard – Concentric \n\n\n\nIntermission \n\n\n\nStrauss\, arr. Leopold – Metamorphosen for string septet \n\n\n\nAbout this Performance\,  \n\n\n\nAll living things are in a constant state of metamorphosis—growing\, evolving\, and responding to the world around them. Strauss’ Metamorphosen\, inspired by Goethe’s writings on plant and animal metamorphosis\, is a poignant\, musical eulogy to an annihilated pillar of culture with an uncertain hope for its renewal. \n\n\n\nBenjamin Picard\, a Los Angeles Philharmonic Librarian since 2020\, likens his new piece about expansion and contraction to “ripples on the surface of the water…[that] build in momentum and expressive intensity.” Strings spiral out—first quietly and introspectively\, then with more energy and bravura! \n\n\n\nMembers of the LA Phil open the concert with one of Arvo Pärt’s works of “creative silence” and Philip Glass’ existential and passionate quartet based on a Samuel Beckett novel.  \n\n\n\nCome early and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine before the performance\, starting at 6:30pm.  
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/chamber-music-with-members-of-the-los-angeles-philharmonic-feat-music-by-arvo-part/
LOCATION:Walt Disney Concert Hall\, 111 South Grand Ave\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90012
CATEGORIES:Culture,Estonian Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T235959
DTSTAMP:20260611T094448
CREATED:20251104T025655Z
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SUMMARY:2025 New York Baltic Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 8th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns this November continuing its tradition of bringing the best new films from the Baltic region to New York audiences. This Baltic film festival will take place November 5-16\, 2025\, offering both in-person and virtual screenings. In-person screenings and events will take place November 5-9 at Scandinavia House in New York. An online version will once again be available to viewers across the U.S. via the Elevent streaming platform from November 10–16. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndividual tickets and a variety of passes are available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBox Office TIcket Sales\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nASF Program Manager & NYBFF Curator Kyle Reinhart states\, “Since the New York Baltic Film Festival was founded eight years ago\, we have seen an exponential growth in the stature and importance of Baltic cinema\, with major wins at film festivals including last year’s Oscar for FLOW\, the first Latvian film to achieve an Academy Award. A new generation of filmmakers is emerging with a distinct\, brave and unique voice; meanwhile\, older masters of Baltic cinema continue to produce films of the highest caliber. This year’s NYBFF will explore contemporary issues with an outlook to the future—which couldn’t be brighter. Please join us in November to see the world through Baltic eyes.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-person Line Up \n\n\n\nVirtual Screenings Line Up\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor program announcements\, please subscribe to the festival newsletter at balticfilmfestival.com and Scandinavia House newsletter at scandinaviahouse.org. For more immediate updates\, follow NYBFF on Instagram and Facebook. \n\n\n\nABOUT THE NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALEstablished in 2018\, the New York Baltic Film Festival is presented and organized by Scandinavia House in collaboration with the Embassy of Estonia\, Consulate General of Lithuania\, and Permanent Mission of Latvia to the United Nations in New York. Financial support for the festival comes from the Estonian Film Institute\, National Film Center of Latvia\, and Lithuanian Film Center\, with additional sponsorship by the American-Scandinavian Foundation\, American Latvian Association\, Edhard Corporation\, Estonian Ministry of Culture\, Estonian American National Council (EKRÜ)\, Honorary Consulate General of Latvia in New York\, Investment and Development Agency of Latvia\, Baltic Film Media and Arts School at Tallinn University\, Narbutas\, and Sondra Litvatytė.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/2025-new-york-baltic-film-festival/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue (at 38th Street)\, New York
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Latvia,Lithuania
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094448
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SUMMARY:Estonian Diaspora Day Celebration in Connecticut: Potluck & A Movie
DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Estonian Society hosts its annual Diaspora Estonia Day with a potluck-style dinner\, a fun afternoon with friends old and new\, and a wonderful documentary about a wonderful Estonian. Join us on  Saturday\, November 8th at 1:30 p.m. at the Romanian Church *formerly Latvian Church) in Manchester\, CT \n\n\n\nWe will join in the global festivities this year to celebrate the 90th birthday of beloved Estonian composer Arvo Pärt.  \n\n\n\nAs in years past\, CES will provide roast pork for the potluck meal and asks guests to bring side dishes\, desserts\, and BYOB.  Please email Leena Kangro at leenakangro@gmail.com to let her know what you can bring.   \n\n\n\nThe donation will be $15 for adults\, while students/children are free.  The program begins at 2:00 p.m.  Program details are below. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nPROGRAM \n\n\n\nWe will watch a documentary about Arvo Pärt entitled Arvo Pärt: Even if I Lose Everything\, which is an intimate portrait that explores the man behind the music\, showing his many sides as he navigates the demands of his legacy.  Once known as the avant-garde firebrand driven from his country by Soviet censorship for his radically prayerful melodies\, Even If I Lose Everything centers on the gentler rhythms of Pärt’s days back home on the eve of his 80th birthday in 2015.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLast week was a time of pride and excitement for all Estonians with two highly-anticipated concerts at Carnegie Hall in New York City on October 23rd and October 24th in the presence of H.E. Mr. Alar Karis\, President of the Republic of Estonia\, and Mrs. Sirje Karis.  This two-day celebration of Estonian composer Arvo Pärt brought together the Grammy award-winning Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir under the direction of Maestro Tõnu Kaljuste\, Estonian Festival Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Paavo Järvi\, world-renowned violinist Midori\, violinist Hans Christian Aavik\, pianist Nico Muhly\, the Trinity Choir\, and the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra.  These performances united audiences from across the United States and beyond in tribute to one of the most influential living composers in the realm of sacred and minimalist music. The New York Times gave very positive reviews of the concerts\, stating “Arvo Pärt Gets the 90th Birthday Concert He Deserves”. \n\n\n\nYou can learn more about Arvo Pärt’s life and music from here (provided by the Arvo Pärt Centre in Estonia\, which combines his personal archive along with an information and music center)\, along with interesting insights about him from Carnegie Hall \n\n\n\nMeeldetuletus – Reminder \n\n\n\nIf you\, or someone you know\, are not yet a member of the Connecticut Estonian Society\, please join us!  It’s a great opportunity to join a close-knit community of Estonian Americans and Estophiles of all ages from Connecticut and surrounding states to celebrate and preserve our Estonian culture and traditions.  To become a member\, or if you are already a member and would like to easily pay your dues\, you can learn more at our website.  Your support is vital for us to provide important programming and maintain our “Eesti Maa” (Connecticut Estonian Grounds) in Andover\, CT\, our beautiful 12-acre property where we have gathered for 60 years.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-diaspora-day-celebration-in-connecticut-potluck-a-movie/
LOCATION:Romanian Church\, 2 WInter Street\, Manchester\, Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T180000
DTSTAMP:20260611T094448
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SUMMARY:Estonian Christmas Church Service & Holiday Get-together in Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-christmas-church-service-holiday-get-together-in-connecticut/
LOCATION:Columbia Congregational Church\, 325 CT Route 87\, Columbia\, Connecticut\, 06237
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Christmas Celebrations around the US,Estonian Culture
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