Concert: Estonian Music Through Two Centuries @ LA Estonian House
2024-06-01 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Los Angeles Estonian House, 1306 West 24th Street, Los Angeles, California, 90007, United States
The Los Angeles Estonian Society invites you to a special program featuring musicians from the Aavo Ots Music Studio (Estonia). Soloist Neeme Ots is travelling to the US in late May to attend the International Trumpet Gild conference, making this treat possible.

Aavo Otsa Muusikastuudio MTÜ solist, trompetist Neeme Ots reisib 2024. a. maikuu lõpus Los Angelesse, et osaleda Rahvusvahelise Trompeti Gildi (The International Trumpet Guild) konverentsil.Sellega seoses toimub laupäeval, 1. juunil kell 12 päeval Los Angelese Eesti Majas kontsert. Sissepääs: Los Angelese Eesti Seltsi liikmed $ 15, teised $ 20, lapsed tasuta.

Jaanipäev celebrations hosted by Seattle Estonian Society
2024-06-22 19:00 - 2024-06-23 02:59 | Kansas
Let’s get together and celebrate Jaanipäev at Golden Gardens. We can’t reserve fire pits at Golden Gardens, so we’ll have to see where we end up. But you should be able to find a group of Estonians without much trouble!

Seattle’i Eesti Selts kutsub koos Jaaniõhtut-päeva pidama!

Bring chairs or blankets to sit on, your favorite Jaanipäeva dish to share, and flowers to make wreaths.

There is a playground where kids can play, and we will have fun with Molky, soccer, and volleyball. You can also bring any games that you enjoy playing in the summer. Additionally, if you have a musical instrument that you want to play, this is an opportunity to have a great audience.

Summer Solstice Event hosted by Washington (DC) Estonian Society
2024-06-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Kansas
Dear WES members and friends.

We will meet for the Summer Solstice Hike on June 23 at 10am and gather at the winery nearby after the hike. Bull Run-Occoquan Trail Yates Ford Road Trailhead is located at 13249-13267 Yates Ford Rd, Clifton, VA 20124, and Paradise Springs Winery address on 13219 Yates Ford Rd, Clifton, VA 20124.

More information about the trail – https://www.funinfairfaxva.com/bull-run-occoquan-trail-clifton-va/

If you have not paid your 2024 membership fee yet, you can do so at our website www.washingtonestoniansociety.org.

Have a wonderful weekend,

WES Board

Kallid Washingtoni Eesti Seltsi liikmed ja sõbrad,

23. juunil kell 10 saame kokku jaanipäeva matkaks ning peale seda veedame aega veiniistanduses matkaraja läheduses. Matka asukohaks on Bull Run-Occoquan Trail Yates Ford Road Trailhead Virginias (aadress 13249-13267 Yates Ford Rd, Clifton, VA 20124). Veiniistandus Paradise Springs Winery aadressiks on 13219 Yates Ford Rd, Clifton, VA 20124.

Infot matkaraja kohta leiate siin – https://www.funinfairfaxva.com/bull-run-occoquan-trail-clifton-va/

Eesti seltsi liikmetasu saate maksta meie veebilehe kaudu www.washingtonestoniansociety.org.

Summer camps at Jõekääru
2024-06-29 00:00 - 2024-07-27 23:59 | Kansas
SUVI 2024 registreerimis lehed on uuendatud ja saadaval meie veebilehel: www.joekaaru.com

Registration forms for Summer 2024 Camp at Jõekääru (in Canada) now available on our website www.joekaaru.com.

Eesti keele nädal: 29. juuni – 6. juuli, 2024 Estonian Language WeekSpordi ja mängu nädal: 6. juuli – 13. juuli, 2024 Sports and Games Week Kunst ja kultuuri nädal: 13. juuli – 20. juuli, 2024 Art and Culture WeekJK/Kalev Võrkpalli laager: 20. juuli – 27. juuli, 2024 JK-Kalev Volleyball Camp

Tulge kõik ja jagage infot julget!Näeme Jõekäärul, eesti keeles, eesti meeles!

www.joekaaru.com

Chicago Eesti Kooli Suvelaager
2024-07-24 01:00 - 2024-07-29 00:59 | Chicago Eesti Maja / Chicago Estonian House, 14700 Estonian Ln, Riverwoods,, Illinois, 60015-3553

70th Lakewood Estonian Games
2024-08-02 00:00 - 2024-08-04 23:59 | Lakewood Estonian House/ Lakewoodi Eesti Maja, 4 Cross Street & E Veterans Hwy, Jackson, Connecticut, United States
Lakewoodi Eesti Mängud 70

Join Estonians from North American and beyond for a weekend of sports competitions, comradery and culture!

Competitions, activities, and performances for all ages; Estonian House kitchen and bar open.

Check out the schedule below for a packed schedule that features Estonian sensation NUBLU among others!

The Estonian American National Council is proud to be a sponsor of this event, and congrtaulates the Estonian Amateur Athletes Association on their 70th anniversary. Fun fact: EAAA (Eesti Spordiliit USAs) was named the 2023 recipient of EANC’s Outstanding Estonian-American Organization.

Elagu Eesti Spordiiit USAs! Terves kehas terve vaim!

Weekend Schedule of Planned Events

Friday, Aug 2nd​

12:00 p.m. – Golf 4-person Team Scramble at Lakewood CC, Andrus Ers (aers@optonline.net). $75.

18:00 p.m. – Lakewood Eesti Maja bar and dining table open until evening

19:00 p.m. – Bowling at Finnigans Lanes @ Lakewood by Henry Ashford

Saturday, Aug 3rd​

08:00 a.m. – Swimming @ Candlewood – Lia Künnapas (lia.kunnapas@gmail.com)

09:00 a.m. – Pickle Ball Tournament Jackson Liberty HS – Carl Skonberg (carlms223@gmail.com)

09:30 a.m. – Track and field competitions registration Tarmo Pallop (tarmopallop@americanacquatic.net)

12:00 p.m. – Tennis Jackson Liberty HS, Sarina Ashford and Arden Wichman (ardenwichman8@gmail.com) (Registration by July 26)

12:00 p.m. – Lakewood Eesti Maja bar and dining window open until the evening (bar open 14:00 p.m.)

12:00 p.m. – Volleyball competitions at Eesti Maja grounds – Stefan Skonberg (stskonberg@gmail.com) & Lilly Aasmaa

2:00 p.m. – Chess tournament, Siim Vanaselja – vanaselja@gmail.com

2:00 p.m. – Children’s petting zoo

3:00pm – Biergarten and band playing outside during the afternoon

5:00 p.m. – Volleyball finals, Stefan Skonberg (stskonberg@gmail.com)

7:30 p.m. – “Valguspidu” includes athletes parade and awards. Laagri Laulud (camp songs) led by K. Põhi & U. Kärner followed by special Tuljak performance

22:00 p.m. – Nublu & Gameboy Tetris Performance inside EM after Valguspidu

Sunday, Aug 4th

Surf & Sun Family Day at Jenk’s North Inlet Bar Area – Point Pleasant.

​Admission; Prepay & Save (Pre-sale ends on July 28th)

Take advantage of the early bird rates presented below. All pre-sale tickets include 1 FREE Mega Raffle ticket and also 1 FREE Dou Can Koozie.

You can pre-purchase your admission tickets as follows:

Saturday (Any Saturday ticket purchase includes admission to Fri)

$50 (17 to 69); $20 (70 + ); $10 (6 to 16); 5 & under FREE,

Weekend Tenting Fee – $40

(Pay-at-Gate rates may be higher)

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Estonian Girl Guides & Boy Scouts in USA Summer Camp 2024
2024-08-10 11:00 - 2024-08-18 12:00 | Järvemetsa Estonian Camp, 71 Olev Drive, Jackson, New Jersey, 08527
Estonian Girl Guides and Boys Scouts gather in the magical place called Järvemetsa for 10 days of team spirit, Estonian culture, traditions, and learning by doing and putting scouting principles to good practice. This year´s camp name and theme is “AHA!”

Registration now open! Early-bird registration though June 23. Registration accepted through July 27.

Gaidid ja skaudid kogunege! Skaut-gaid suvelaager AHA kutsub teid! Järvemetsa hüüab teid!

Registreerimine on avatud! Osaledes talgutel saate hinna soodustust!

Talgute kuupäevad 18. mai, 8. juuni ja 13. juuli.

2024 Camp leaders: ngdr. Lia Triantafylidis, nskm. Andrus Maandi

Register here

Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Baltic Way
2024-08-25 12:00 - 13:30 | Elizabeth Park (next to Pond Cafe), 1561 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Join Estonians, Latvians, Lithuanians, Ukrainians and friends as we commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Baltic Way.

Attendees are encouraged to wear their folk dress, bring flags, and bring friends! Let’s introduce the Baltic Way and our shared history and promising future to our American communities!

August 23 – Baltic Way 35

Gather beside the Pond Cafe at Elizabeth Park, West Hartford, CT Opening of the event – the Music from Baltics.

Program begins at 12:05 pm

Introduction Remarks by Dr. Dahlia Giedrimiene

Speakers:Bradley Woodworth (Director of Baltic Studies, Yale University): The Significance of the Baltic WayRepresentatives from three Baltic organizations –* Estonia – Laine Kõiva Kingo * Latvia – Valdis Vinkels* Lithuania – Paulius Nenortas

* Speaker – Dr. Leo WalenskySinging of popular songs from Baltics

A tribute at the Baltic Way Memorial next to Pond CaféSong: The Baltics are Awakening ( ‘Bunda jau Baltija, Atmostas Baltija´ / ‘Bunda jau Baltija’ /´Ärgake Baltimaad´

Announcements * Photos * Refreshments

For more information contact:Dr. Dalia Giedrimiene dgiedrim@gmail.com ; tel. 860-965-4141Mr. Paulius Nenortas 860-856-3302; Lt_hoops@yahoo.comMrs. Dzina Inkratiene inkratiene@sbcglobal.net

From American-Lithuanian Community, Hartford Chapter and Connecticut Council.

Teater: "Kleit, Mina, Milling ja New York"
2024-09-07 20:00 | Kansas
The Estonian Cultural Society of Chicago presents an lighthearted theater experience with beloved Estonian actor Henrik Norman.

TEATER. TEATER. TEATER.

Chicagosse tuleb külla esinema Henrik Normann! Palume külastada!

…” need on hoolikalt valitud, naljakad ning ootamatu lõpuga lood ja täis üllatusi. Lavastus kahes vaatuses ja samas mõtteline kummardus sõbrale. Need lood on päriselt sündinud. Elu on parim stsenarist,kelle huumor on vahel peen, vahel otse ja labidaga ja vahel nii terav, et pisar tuleb silma”…

Tulge saama elamust!

"Nou (SAMM) Pois ÄLÄUD III" folkdance camp
2024-09-13 10:45 - 2024-09-15 02:30 | Camp “Jõekääru”, 38 Viru Avenue, Udora, Ontario, Canada
“Nou Pois Äläud III” Tantsulaager is for women ages 18+ and for mixed pairs registered to Tantsupidu*

Registrations are in from near and far – incl Holland & New Zealand, Tallinn & Vancouver, Kentucky & Illinois and more locally, from Pickering & Pefferlaw – Sept 5 is the deadline (but if we hit the max, registration will close early). As at posting date 20 spots remain for NPÄ-III, welcoming all women, as well as for *men in mixed pairs registered for Tantsupidu. Counting down!

Be sure to cehck out the website for important info before you go!

Website

EANC is a proud sponsor of this event.

Register here til September 6

Kammerkontsert New Yorgi Eesti Majas
2024-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Kansas
You are invited to a special chamber music concert at NY Eesti Maja on September 20th. Cade Roberts and friends play music from Estonia, other Nordic countries and more! Visit the link below for more information.An enchanting evening of chamber music at the historic Beaux-Arts Estonian House in New York City. Award-winning musicians Jonah Murphy, Clara Cho, and Cade Roberts will perform a program that includes captivating works from Nordic, Baltic, and Scandinavian countries, alongside timeless masterpieces from the classical repertoire. One of the concert’s highlights will be the US premiere of Estonian composer Veljo Tormis’ Piano Variations – one of Estonia’s most important composers. Don’t miss this extraordinary event that celebrates both classical and contemporary compositions in an iconic venue.CONCERT PROGRAM:ARVO PÄRT – EstländlerFRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN – Piano Trio in G, Hob. XV:15KAIJA SAARIAHO – Sept PapillonsPĒTERIS VASKS – Aria e danzaTÕNU KÕRVITS – LaulKAIJA SAARIAHO – MirrorsVELJO TORMIS – Piano VariationsCLAUDE DEBUSSY – Piano Trio in G

Olete oodatud erilisele kammerkontserdile NY Eesti Majas 20. septembril.

Cade Roberts ja sõbrad mängivad muusikat Eestist, Põhjamaadest ja mujalt! Lisateabe saamiseks külastage allolevat linki.

Piletid & Rohkem infot/Tickets & More info

Commemorating the Mass Flight of 1944 @ NY Estonian House
2024-09-22 12:30 - 15:00 | New York Estonian House, 243 East 34th Street, New York, New York, 10016, United States
EANC is proud to cohost this special Commemorative Event at which EANC president Mai-Liis Bartling and council member Andres Simonson will be among the speakers. Join us at the New Yorgi Eesti Maja – New York Estonian House. We are incredibly honored to welcome the President of the Republic of Estonia for this very important event.

RSVP/Registration required, seats limited: manager@estonianhouseny.org, +1 212-684-0336

Commemorations of the Mass Flight of 1944 during this 80th anniversary year continue across the U.S., in Estonia, and in other Estonian communities around the world. EANC encourages you to take part in your community, or to use the anniversary as an opportunity to introduce Estonian history to your younger family members and in your own neighborhoods and amongst American acquaintances.

2024-09-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Rowan University, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, New Jersey
This important film is showing at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute. EANC is a proud supporter of the making of this documentary.

Eight decades after the Mass Flight of 1944 from Estonia it is poignant to take a look at one of the key landing places for Estonians as they tried to rebuild their lives while holding on to their hopes, dreams, and culture after having fled their homeland.

The Paradox of Seabrook Farms is a new project by Helga Merits.

The history of the Seabrook family who created Seabrook Farms is similar to a Greek tragedy of betrayal — of creating and destroying possibilities — where behind the scenes, each with their own heart-breaking story, a diverse community of refugees and immigrants lived and worked.

‍In the 1950s Seabrook Farms was the biggest frozen food processing plant in the US and it needed farm and factory labour. The largest group of workers consisted of over 2,000 Japanese Americans who had been interned during the first years of the Second World War and had been looking for a new place to live. After the war refugees from many countries in Europe came to Sea-brook Farms, amongst them were some 900 Estonians and 200 Latvians.

‍They all had lost their homes and had to start again. Working at Seabrook farms meant seven day weeks with ever changing shifts, work that was both physically and mentally draining. Amongst all the hardships they still found ways to keep up their cultural traditions and create new possibilities for their children.At the same time jealousy and distrust drove the Seabrook family apart. Instead of creating a future for his sons, Mr Seabrook took it away from them.

The film sheds light on the puzzling history of the Seabrook family and their factory workers; people of different countries and cultural backgrounds who had no other place to go to.

There are strong parallels to the current political climate and the difficulties large numbers of refugees encounter to find a place to live and build up a new life for their families.

Film Screening: The Paradox of Seabrook Farms
2024-09-28 10:30 - 13:00 | Bryn Mawr Film Institute, 824 Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
This important documentary by historian Helga Merits is showing at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute. EANC is a proud supporter of this documentary.

Eight decades after the Mass Flight of 1944 from Estonia it is poignant to take a look at one of the key landing places for Estonians as they tried to rebuild their lives in the United States while holding on to their hopes, dreams, and culture after having fled their homeland.

The paradox of Seabrook Farms is a new project by Helga Merits.

The history of the Seabrook family who created Seabrook Farms is similar to a Greek tragedy of betrayal — of creating and destroying possibilities — where behind the scenes, each with their own heart-breaking story, a diverse community of refugees and immigrants lived and worked.

‍In the 1950s Seabrook Farms was the biggest frozen food processing plant in the US and it needed farm and factory labour. The largest group of workers consisted of over 2,000 Japanese Americans who had been interned during the first years of the Second World War and had been looking for a new place to live. After the war refugees from many countries in Europe came to Sea-brook Farms, amongst them were some 900 Estonians and 200 Latvians.

‍They all had lost their homes and had to start again. Working at Seabrook farms meant seven day weeks with ever changing shifts, work that was both physically and mentally draining. Amongst all the hardships they still found ways to keep up their cultural traditions and create new possibilities for their children.At the same time jealousy and distrust drove the Seabrook family apart. Instead of creating a future for his sons, Mr Seabrook took it away from them.

The film sheds light on the puzzling history of the Seabrook family and their factory workers; people of different countries and cultural backgrounds who had no other place to go to.

There are strong parallels to the current political climate and the difficulties large numbers of refugees encounter to find a place to live and build up a new life for their families.

NY Estonian School's 90th Anniversary Celebratory Event. NYi Eesti Kooli 90.a. juubel!
2024-09-28 12:00 | New Yorgi Eesti Maja /New York Estonian House, 243 East 34th Street, New York City, New York, 10016
Welcoming community members, alumni and current student families to help celebrate the 90th anniversray of the New York Estonian School.

Join in the fun! Full-fledged Estonian clowns Piip ja Tuut, workshops, exhibit, premiere of the Youth Drama Club’s new movie “Secret Song Festival”, musical guests, and more!

First Day of Estonian School @ Los Angeles Estonian House
2024-09-29 09:45 | Los Angeles Eesti Maja / Los Angeles Estonian House, 1306 West 24th Street, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, 90007
Los Angelese Eesti Täienduskool alustab taas pühapäeval, 29. septembril kell 9:45 hommikul Los Angelese Eesti Majas.First day of Estonian School is here! We welcome students and their parents, and look forward to meeting new schoolmates and friends this year!

Join us at the Los Angeles Estonian House, 1306 West 246h Street, Los Angeles, CA

ESTO OCTOBER FEST
2024-10-05 19:00 | New Yorgi Eesti Maja /New York Estonian House, 243 East 34th Street, New York City, New York, 10016
Dear friends,

Get ready for a festive night of music, dancing, and celebration at Esto OktoberFest! We’re thrilled to invite you to join us on Oct 5th, 7PM+ at the New York Estonian House for an unforgettable evening of traditional Estonian fun.

What’s Happening:

Folk music performances by Kaie Põhi Latterner (accordion), Valev Laube (violin), and Charlie Rauh (guitar)

Estonian folk dances – simple and fun, perfect for everyone to join in!

Open jam session – Musicians are welcome to bring their instruments and join the fun!

Estonian beer & food available for purchase

Raffle at the end of the night for a chance to win exciting prizes!

Event Schedule:

7:00 PM: Doors open

8:00 PM: Performances and Live Music

10:00 PM: Folk dancing and social dance games upstairs

Ticket Information:

$20 at the door (if you’re a musician who would like to jam along, please send me a direct email, and bring your instrument)

We’re looking forward to a night filled with lively music, delicious food, and dancing. Whether you’re a dancer, musician, or just want to enjoy a great time, there’s something for everyone!

Special thanks to our sponsors: The Finnish Long Drink & Amest Foods.

See you on the dance floor!

Estonian American Community Celebration - 1 weekend, 3 events!
2024-11-01 19:00 - 2024-11-03 13:00 | Chicago Eesti Maja / Chicago Estonian House, 14700 Estonian Ln, Riverwoods,, Illinois, 60015-3553
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Our Council meets in person but once a year, so we need to make sure we use our time wisely! True to our mission of preserving Estonian heritage, promoting Estonian culture, supporting the Estonian American community and standing for Estonian interests, we invite Estos of all ages to join us!

Nov. 1-2: Event for Young Estonians (18-30):

Meet your peers: Find what you have in common and learn what sets you apart! Share your experiences, interests, ideas, questions, concerns, visions about life as an Estonain American, and let us know how EANC can best support and connect our evolving community. (RSVP at erkunoored@estosite.org.)

Entry is free of charge. EANC will help offset travel costs for a limited number of young Estonians, aged 18-30, to join our Young Estonian Advisory Group. Meals are included in the registration, but please purchase your Saturday evening program tickets *Student discount: $35.

Register for YEA here by stating your interest here

Purchase tickets for Saturday Evening Community Celebration & EANC Awards Night

Nov 2: EANC Community Celebration & Awards Night

You’re ALL invited, as we present a tribute to our heritage, hear from distinguished speakers and musical guests, enjoy a beautiful dinner, and help us applaud Estonian-American community heroes who will be recognized with the 2024 EANC Awards for having dedicated so much of themselves — their time, energy, skills, and resources — for our mutual cause of keeping the Estonian spirit and culture alive, and our history and interests in the forefront in the U.S.

Keynote speaker: Ambassador Kristjan Prikk. Musical performances: Isabel-Mary Roos.

Be sure to stay for the whole show as we bring on a special appearance by the Chicago Estonian School bänd , as they warm up the crowd for the full swing celebration featuring hits by Hendrik Sal-Saller and Erko Laurimaa of the Estonian band Smilers. Our Master of Ceremonies is council member Andres Simonson. (Tickets are required to attend this event. See below.)

Tickets available for purchase via Eventbrite, secure credit card purchase on our site, by cash or check (email erku@estosite.org).

Purchase tickets for Saturday Evening Community Celebration & Awards Night here

Nov 3: EST-Tech Talk, hosted by EANC. Learn how to be an informed and responsible citizen in the age of AI and innovative technologies. Estonia leads the way in innovation and technology. Learn more! (Free entry, registration suggested.) Lunch at Chicago Estonian House is available for purchase after the EST-Tech Talk.

Register for EST-Tech Talk here

NY Baltic Film Festival 2024
2024-11-06 12:00 - 2024-11-17 12:00 | Kansas
The Seventh Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America, returns this November 6-17 @ Scandinavia House NYC, and with virtual screenings across the U.S.

Purchase tickets here

The 7th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America is back November 6-17, 2024, with a mix of in-person and virtual screenings of the best new films from the Baltic region. From November 6-10, festival-goers can enjoy screenings and events at Scandinavia House in New York. For those across the U.S., virtual screenings of six of the films will be available to viewers from November 9–17. Screenings will be accompanied by a range of in-person film talks with directors, producers and actors; details will be released in the coming weeks. All in-person evenings will be followed by receptions. The full fall program lineup has now been announced. The festival kicks off on Wednesday, November 6 at 6:30 PM with the U.S. premiere of Life and Love (dir. Helen Takkin, Estonia, 2024). Set during the Great Depression in 1933, this compelling drama follows Irma, a young woman who leaves her rural home to pursue a writing career in the city. There, she is pulled into a toxic relationship with her boss at a local print shop, and as political tensions rise, Irma realizes that love and ambition come at a steep cost. On Thursday, November 7 at 7 PM, the documentary The Mammoth Hunt revisits 1968 Lithuania, where theater director Jonas Jurasas directs a popular and thinly veiled anti-Soviet production titled “The Mammoth Hunt.” When word gets back to Moscow, he flees to the U.S., while the play’s cast stages a final act of defiance. Director Aistė Stonytė tracks down recollections from its surviving participants. Screenings on Friday, November 8 include the North American Premiere of A Postcard From Rome (dir. Elza Gauja, Latvia, 2024) at 6 PM. In this gentle love story, Latvian couple Ernests and Alvīne use a lottery scheme to fulfill their lifelong dream of traveling to Rome. As they embark on their holiday, it becomes clear that Alvīne’s Alzheimer’s disease is rapidly progressing. At 8:15 PM, director Marko Raat‘s 8 Views of Lake Biwa, Estonia’s contender for Best International Feature at this year’s Academy Awards, is a poetic fairy tale set in an Estonian fishing village. In the wake of a recent tragedy, two teenage girls watch ships sail to Kyoto, while villagers create erotic art and engage in spiritual spells; hailed as “one of the most unique films of the year” (Cineuropa).Saturday, November 9 begins with a re-screening of Life and Love at 12 PM. At 3 PM, a program of Baltic Shorts will screen six short films, with two from each of the Baltic countries including live-action, animation and stop motion, including Ootid (U.S. Premiere); On Weary Wings Go By (NY Premiere); The One Who Knows (U.S. Premiere); and others. Making its North American Premiere at 5 PM, Maria’s Silence (dir. Davis Simanis, Latvia, 2024) is a powerful historical drama about Maria Leiko, a famous silent-film actress forced to abandon her career to join Skatuve, the Latvian State Theater in Moscow, where she was manipulated amid purges of political enemies; a film “rich in historical references and complex visual poeticism” (Cineuropa).At 7:30 PM, director Saulė Bliuvaitė‘s gritty coming-of-age drama Toxic makes its New York Premiere. Dreaming of escape from the bleakness of their rural Lithuanian hometown, two young teens form a unique bond at a modeling school, where they are pushed to violate their bodies in increasingly extreme ways; “impressively tough-minded…with glimmers of tenderness and humor (Variety) and “gritty and keenly observed” (Screendaily). Sunday screenings begin at 2 PM with Parade (Paradas, dir. Titas Laucius, Lithuania, 2022), a Baltic comedy following a former couple’s decision to finalize their divorce through Catholic Court — with unexpected consequences; “a cracking comedy” (Screen International). At 4:15 PM, the Estonian documentary Kelly — Someone Else’s Dream explores the dark side of competitive sports with the story of freestyle skier Kelly Sildaru, who shot to fame as an X-Games gold medalist at the age of 13 but was later revealed to have been abused; “an uplifting message of hope and empowerment” (Cineuropa). The in-person portion of the festival wraps up at 7 PM with the NYC premiere of Flow (dir. Gints Zilbalodis, Latvia/France/Belgium, 2024). This visually stunning animated adventure follows a brave cat who, after a devastating flood, teams up with a capybara, lemur, bird, and dog to survive. Praised as “one of the most moving animated films in recent memory” (IndieWire) and “a joy to experience…a deeply affecting story” (THR), Flow is Latvia’s official entry for Best Animated Feature at the 97th Academy Awards. For program updates, please subscribe to the festival newsletter at balticfilmfestival.com and Scandinavia House newsletter at scandinaviahouse.org. Stay in the loop by following NYBFF on Instagram and Facebook.ABOUT THE NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVAL

Established 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, Sondra Litvatytė, Narbutas and Baltic Film, Media and Arts School at Tallinn University.

In-person @ Scandinavia House, NYC & streaming @ home across U.S.

Film Line-Up now available and Box Office is open.

Watch the new trailer here !

Stay tuned to festival updates: sign up for NYBB email alerts here.

"Art After Work" Night: Nordic & Baltic Artists of New York
2024-11-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Kansas
Dear Nordic or Baltic cultural leader in New York,

Nordic Artists of New York (NANY) is a one-of-a-kind creative community with the mission to unite, elevate and inspire Nordic and Baltic art and cultural networks in New York, and grow connection, collaboration, shared resources and work opportunities between artists and art organizations.

All of this begins by bringing Nordic & Baltic cultural leaders and influencers, such as yourself, under one roof to get to know each other and us, share thoughts and experiences of our shared cultural scene in NYC, and enjoy a night of excellent Nordic and Baltic live music at an exceptional historical venue: the New York Estonian House.

More info and RSVP: https://forms.gle/9611aeJ25yYNQxMXA

Event Timing: November 13th 2024, 6-8 PMEvent Address: Estonian House, 243 East 34th Street New York, NY 10016Contact us at nordicartistsofnewyork@gmail.com

Sunday Matinee at the Lakewood Estonian House
2024-11-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Lakewood Estonian House/ Lakewoodi Eesti Maja, 4 Cross Street & E Veterans Hwy, Jackson, Connecticut, United States
The Lakewood Estonian Association invites members to the Eesti Maja for a Sunday matinee, showing the Estonian comedy “Suvitajad.” The film is based on the book of the same name, authored by Juhan Smuul.

Not a member of the Lakewood Estonian Association yet? No problem! Reach out: lakewoodestonianhouse@gmail.com

Kalur Ärni on otsustanud nigela kalasaagi tõttu jaaniajaks suvitajad võtta. Plaan pole ju paha, kuid tema kaunisse Muhumaa tallu saabuvad ülimalt tülikad külalised: proua Sohvia, tema abikaasa Johan, nende poeg Juunior ja Sohvia kaunitarist õde Erna koos oma ärimehest kavaleri Ivoga. Juba esimesel pilgul on selge, et Ärnil ja tema naisel Lainel läheb suvitajatega väga keeruliseks. Pealinnast tulnud suvitajad pakatavad tähtsusest ja nõuavad erikohtlemist, samas on nende klantsi pealispinna all piinlikke saladusi, mis tüli käigus avanema hakkavad. Linnarahva jagelustesse tõmmatud maarahvas avastab nüüd ka oma elus üllatavaid kitsaskohti. Naljakate segaduste ja intriigide saatel minnakse vastu jaaniööle ning koos võimsa lõkkega sütivad peoplatsil ka viimseni pingule timmitud kired.

Smuuli jutustuse ainetel kirjutas stsenaariumi Martin Algus ja filmi režissööriks on Ergo Kuld. Komöödia “Suvitajad” on “Talve”, “Soo” ja “Jahihooaja” taga seisva meeskonna kõige värskem linateos.

Kohvik ja baar avatudVabatahtlik annetus

2025 ESFUSA scholarship application period now open
2025-01-15 08:00 - 2025-02-15 17:00 | Kansas
The Estonian Students Fund is now accepting applications for scholarships for US students of Estonian heritage. Please note the varied enrollment periods and deadlines. See below for details.

Fulltime Student Scholarship

The scholarship is intended for students of Estonian ancestry studying full-time in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program at an accredited academic institution in the USA, Estonia, or elsewhere.

February 15, 2025 Full-time scholarship application will be closed for all applicants

January 15, 2025 Full-time scholarship application will be opened for the USA highschool graduates

February 1, 2025 Full-time scholarship application will be opened for everyone

The PIRUKA contest is back @ NY Estonian House
2025-01-25 14:00 - 16:00 | New Yorgi Eesti Maja /New York Estonian House, 243 East 34th Street, New York City, New York, 10016
The “Piruka” Contest is back!

The New York Educational Society (NYi Eesti Haridusselts) looks forward to a great turnout for this fantastic event celebrating Estonia´s savory delicacy: the pirukas. A variety of fabulous flavors wil lbe showcased.

Contest rules:

-Voting will be in two categories: meat and vegetable pirukad.

-Pirukad must be premade.

-Preparers should make the pirukad for about 50 people. (The sample pirukad can be cut in half.)

-Preparers pay no fee.

-Tasters pay a $10 fee per person.

-Tasters will vote for the best pirukas in both categories.

-Prizes will be given to the winners in each category.

-Preparers and tasters must register by January 23, 2025 with Liisi Fletcher – (Liisi.Fletcher@gmail.com or 347-683-3632)

Estonian Independence Day Celebration - Connecticut
2025-02-15 04:00 - 22:00 | Georgina’s, 275 Boston Turnpike, Bolton, Connecticut, United States
The Connecticut Estonian Society welcomes you to a community celebration of Estonian Independence Day! This festive event brings together fellow Estonians, friends, members and non-members, and of course our Latvian and Lithuanian peers, as well!

Join the fun: Guest speaker, Cultural program, buffet dinner, party, cash bar, raffle, DJ, dancing.

Guest Speaker: Aari Lemmik, Counselor for Press and Cultural Affairs, Embassy of Estonia in Washington, D.C.

Guest performer: Valev Laube on violin, featuring original compositions and folk music.

DJ Kristjan Karu music for listening and dancing provided by Kristjan Karu.

We hope to see you all there!

Reservations via email or phone/text to Margus Laan at (mtlaan@att.net / ph: 203-214-0517).

Pay by cash, check, PayPal ( https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=C9G9GTWM5JQP2 ). Checks should be made to CES (Connecticut Estonian Society) and mailed to CES, c/o Margus Laan, 3 Russell Street, Wallingford, CT 06492-3220. Payment also accepted at the event. We hope to see you all there.

Connecticuti Eesti Seltsi Vabariigi Aastapäeva tähistamine toimub laupäeval, 15. veebruaril kell 16.00. Üritus toimub Georgina’s restoranis, 275 Boston Turnpike, Bolton, CT 06043. Tuleb kava, õhtusöök, ja pidu. Tantsuks on DJ Kristjan Karu. Loodame Teid kõiki seal näha!

Estonian Independence Day Celebartion- Southern Florida
2025-02-15 17:00 | Finland House, 301 W Central Blvd, Florida, 33462, United States
Join us for Estonia Independence Day Celebrations! Saturday, February 15th at 5pm.

We are beyond excited to have the incredibly talented young Estonian singer and composer, Ingmar Erik Kiviloo, perform at this special event! Expect to enjoy delicious food, great company, and an amazing performance that will make this evening truly unforgettable!

Tickets are available NOW!

Regular/Non-member ticket $45.00

Member ticket $40.00 (paid 2024/25 membership)

Child ticket (under 18 years) $5.00

Purchase options:

ONLINE: https://estonian-national-association-of-sf.square.site/

ZELLE: floridaeesti@gmail.com

CHECK payable to ENAOSF, send to address: 148 Parey Island Place, Jupiter 33458 FL.

Film Screening @ NY Estonian House: Paradox of Seabrook Farms
2025-02-22 11:00 - 13:40 | New Yorgi Eesti Maja /New York Estonian House, 243 East 34th Street, New York City, New York, 10016
A special film screening of the documentary film “The Paradox of Seabrook Farms” by Merits Productions, hosted at the New York Estonian House. This is an excellent overview and look into the times, culture, joys and struggles experienced at Seabrook Farms, a place that many of us recognize as a hub of Estonian immigrants folowing the Mass Flight of 1944.

EANC is a proud supporter of this and other films by historian and filmmaker Helga Merits.

Arrive for the matinee, enjoy a discussion and Q&A with the director, and stay for the following celebration of the 107th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia (Eesti Vabariigi 107. aastapäev)!

Enjoy the day at the New York Estonian House, celebrating Estonian history and community.

11:45 – 1:15pm Documentary viewing1:15 – 1:40pm Q&A with director Helga Merits

Film Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fmaFK4j81k&t=48s

Film info: https://www.meritsproductions.com/…/the-paradox-of…

The Paradox of Seabrook Farms, 1 hr 30 minutes.

The history of the Seabrook family who created Seabrook Farms is similar to a Greek tragedy of betrayal — of creating and destroying possibilities — where behind the scenes, each with their own heart-breaking story, a diverse community of refugees and immigrants lived and worked.‍In the 1950s Seabrook Farms was the biggest frozen food processing plant in the US and it needed farm and factory labor. The largest group of workers consisted of over 2,000 Japanese Americans who had been interned during the first years of the Second World War and had been looking for a new place to live. After the war refugees from many countries in Europe came to Sea-brook Farms, amongst them were some 900 Estonians and 200 Latvians.‍They all had lost their homes and had to start again. Working at Seabrook farms meant seven day weeks with ever changing shifts, work that was both physically and mentally draining. Amongst all the hardships they still found ways to keep up their cultural traditions and create new possibilities for their children.At the same time jealousy and distrust drove the Seabrook family apart. Instead of creating a future for his sons, Mr Seabrook took it away from them.

The film sheds light on the puzzling history of the Seabrook family and their factory workers; people of different countries and cultural backgrounds who had no other place to go to.

Seabrooki farmi asutajate perekonna ajalugu meenutab Kreeka tragöödiat. Selles on reetmist, võimaluste loomist ja hävitamist. Samal ajal jagasid pagulastest ja sisserändajatest Seabrooki töötajad ühist südantlõhestavat lugu. 1950. aastatel oli Seabrooki farm suurim külmutatud toidu töötlemisettevõte Ameerikas. Edukaks toimimiseks tuli kasutada põllumajandus- ja tehase tööjõudu. Suurim tööjõugrupp koosnes üle 2000 Jaapani ameeriklasest, kes olid teise maailmasõja algusaastatel Ameerikasse intergreerunud. Pärast sõda tulid Seabrooki taludesse tööle pagulased mujaltki, paljud Euroopast. Nende hulgas oli umbes 900 eestlast ja 200 lätlast. Nad olid kõik kaotanud oma kodud ja pidid oma elu taas nullist üles ehitama hakkama. Töö Seabrooki taludes toimus seitse päeva nädalas, mis oli nii füüsiliselt kui vaimselt kurnav. Kõigi raskuste keskel leiti siiski viise, kuidas hoida oma kultuurilisi traditsioone ja luua järeltulijatele uusi võimalusi. Kadedus ja usalduse puudumine aga süvenes ja viis Seabrooki perekonna lõpuks lahku. Selle asemel, et oma poegadele parem tulevik rajada, otsustas härr Seabrook hoopis selle neilt röövida. Film heidab valgust Seabrooki perekonna ja nende tehase töötajate mõistatuslikule ajaloole – erinevatest riikidest ja kultuuridest pärit inimestele, kelle jaoks Seabrooki farm oli ainus lootusekiir.

Helga Merits is a documentary filmmaker with Estonian roots living in Holland. After completing a successful study of philosophy at the University of Amsterdam, she went on to work as a newspaper and radio journalist in Holland and Belgium. It was during this period that the idea of making documentaries began to grow; image and sound, as well as words, were to influence her work from then on.

Helga Merits: “In the end, this is what it’s all about: to convey the story and make people enthusiastic, hopeful and give them inspiration.” (Eesti Elu, 21 October 2017)

Estonian Independence Day celebration - Cleveland, Ohio
2025-02-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Der Braumeister Restaurant, 13046 Loraine Ave., Cleveland, Ohio, 44111, United States
Please join with the Cleveland Area Estonians to commemorate the 107th anniversary of Estonia’s Declaration of Independence. Der Braumeister Restaurant will once again host and cater this event. Dinner cost will be $25/person.

at Der Braumeister Restaurant

13046 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, OH 44111

RSVP to 440-539-8611, toomast1910@gmail.com

Please RSVP so I can give the restaurant a head count. They need to set the room up appropriately and make sure they have sufficient staff to make our event a success.

Estonian Independence Day Celebration - Chicago
2025-02-22 13:00 | Chicago Eesti Maja / Chicago Estonian House, 14700 Estonian Ln, Riverwoods,, Illinois, 60015-3553
107. Vabariigi aastapäeva tähistamine Chicago Eesti Majas

Aktuse ja pidulik õhtusöök.

Tantsuks ansambel “Super Stereo”(Toomas Krall ja Renel Sikk Eestist). Rohkem infot peatselt!

Estonian Independence Day Celebration in Boston
2025-02-22 15:30 - 19:00 | Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham Street, West Newtn, Massachusetts, United States

Estonian Independence Day Celebration - Lakewood, NJ
2025-02-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Lakewood Estonian House / Lakewoodi Eesti Maja, 4 Cross Street & E Veterans Hwy, Jackson, New Jersey, 08527, United States
Dear members and friends of Lakewood Estononina Association,

All are welcome to the Lakewood Estonian House to celebrate the 107th anniversary of Estonian independence.

Sunday, February 23rd, 2025.Doors open @1pm. at Lakewood Estonian House. Program starts @2 pm.

Program

Special guest Aari Lemmik – Press and Cultural affairs, Embassy of Estonia in Washington D.C

Speakers:

Silver Laur – Social Studies teacher at Piscataway Magnet School, Rutgers University graduate

Andres Simonson – Member of LEA and EANC

Ivan Kavoleff – vicar

Performances by

Estonian school students accompanied by Luule Prima

Maria Star -Zumpano on piano

Ülle Bucholz -vocalist and on guitar

Admission members $15 non members $20 dinner $20

Kallid LEÜ liikmed ja sõbrad,

Kutsume Teid tähistama Eesti Vabariigi 107. aastapäeva, pühapäeval , 23 veebruaril 2025 , Lakewoodi Eesti Maja uksed avatakse kell 1 pl.

Aktuse algus kell 2 pl.

Eesti Vabariiki esindab Washingtoni Eesti Suursaatkonna pressi- ja kultuurinõunik Aari Lemmik

Peakõneleja – Silver Laur- Piscataway Magnet School ajalooõpetaja ja Rutgersi Ùlikooli lõpetanu

Kõneleja Andres Simonson – LEÜ ja ERKÜ liige

Palvus – Vikaar Ivan Kavoleff

Esinevad Eesti kooli lapsed, Luule Prima, ja Maria Star-Zumpano klaveril

Solist Ülle Bucholz kitarril

Sissepääs liikmetele $15, mitteliikmetele $20. Õhtusöök $20
