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SUMMARY:Estonians in Chicago celebrates Restoration of Estonian Independence Day 2022
DESCRIPTION:Estonia’s Restoration of Independence Day is celebrated on August 20th each year to celebrate the day in 1991 when Estonia regained its freedom\, lost to the Soviet Union more than five decades earlier. \n\n\n\nCome and join Chicago Estonians to celebrate Estonian Restoration of Independence with food\, music\, folk dance\, speeches and other fun activities on August 2th 2022 in McHenry\, IL. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music with masterful accordion player Henrik Henderson. ECSC  also have invited an Estonian nationally renowned folk musician Henrik Hinrikus to perform at this celebration. Henrik is helping lead a resurgent movement of folk music across Estonia with his dynamic solo performances of the accordion. Henrik has performed at over 800 events throughout the years and is a greatly accomplished\, highly entertaining musical mastermind. He will be performing traditional Estonian songs on his Teppo’s diatonic accordion\, many of which can be sung along to. Come along for a beautiful musical journey throughout Estonia’s history! \n\n\n\nRSVP to eestlasedchicagos@gmail.com or letting from one of the ECSC board members know of your coming before August 20th\, so that we can plan food accordingly. \n\n\n\nTickets before August 20th to EKSC members 50 USD and quests 70 USD. Later 60 USD and 80 USD. \n\n\n\nWAIT\, THERE IS MORE!  \n\n\n\nWe are also planning to host a first time ever Homemade Cake Contest. Bring your homemade cake to the party so that our judges\, special guests from Estonia\, can sample and announce the best Cake Maker of 2022. Surprises for all participants. For registering or more information\, please email eestlasedchicagos@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nHappy baking!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonians-in-chicago-celebrates-restoration-of-estonian-independence-day-2022/
CATEGORIES:Chicago,Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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SUMMARY:Multisensory performance: `Dawn till Dusk´
DESCRIPTION:A Tale of Mythological Rebirth told through performative interpretations of the Estonian folk calendar. Created and directed by Estonian-born artists choreographer Diina Tamm and musician Valev Laube\, this live performance\, funded in part by EANC\, offers an enchanted look at Estonian traditions through a modern lens. A must-see!  \n\n\n\nJoin us at the New York Estonian House on Saturday\, June 4th! \n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nThis unique multidisciplinary performance fuses together dance and musical interpretations of Estonian mythology\, folk calendar traditions\, and old archive recordings dating back to the beginning of the 20th century. We invite you to experience a multisensory experience of a year in life told through the tales of mystic rituals\, old and new folklore tunes\, and traditions that have shaped modern-day understandings and practices of our cultural identity. \n\n\n\nThe folk-inspired contemporary performance is directed by two Estonian-born artists Diina Tamm and Valev Laube. It will reveal sides of Estonian culture that\, regardless of no longer being celebrated on a daily basis\, still influences the cultural legacy and continuous evolution of our cultural identity. \n\n\n\n\nTickets available here\n\n\n\n\n7PM – DOORS OPEN \n\n\n\n8PM – PERFORMANCE/SHOWTIME \n\n\n\n9.15PM – Meet & Greet Downstairs (Celebration of the director’s Birthday) \n\n\n\nCAST: \n\n\n\nDiina Tamm – Dancer\, Choreographer & Director \n\n\n\nVictoria Vikström – Dancer \n\n\n\nJose Amor Christensen – Dancer \n\n\n\nSean Mejia – Dancer \n\n\n\nValev Laube – Musician \n\n\n\nCharlie Rauh – Musician \n\n\n\nDavid Fletcher – Musician \n\n\n\nSupport the artists: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/show-dawn-till-dusk-by-diina-tamm-valev-laube/
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/multisensory-performance-dawn-til-dusk/
LOCATION:New York Estonian House\, 243 East 34th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10016
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia
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SUMMARY:Online Discussion: A conversation with the Baltic presidents
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording here\n\n\n\n\n On Tuesday\,  March 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET\, the eighteenth anniversary of the accession of the Baltic states to NATO\, Estonian President Alar Karis\, Latvian President Egils Levits\, and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda will join the Atlantic Council to outline their views on the current situation in Ukraine\, its implications for European security\, and how NATO should adapt to respond to a fundamentally changed relationship with Russia. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRussia’s unprovoked war in Ukraine will have momentous consequences for the transatlantic community and security and defense architecture in Europe for years to come. \n\n\n\nFeaturing: \n\n\n\n H.E. Alar Karis President of the Republic of EstoniaH.E. Egils LevitsPresident of the Republic of LatviaH.E. Gitanas NausėdaPresident of the Republic of Lithuania \n\n\n\nIn conversation with: \n\n\n\n Ambassador Paula J. DobrianskyVice Chair\, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Atlantic Council;Former Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs US Department of State;Senior Fellow\, Future of Diplomacy Project Harvard University Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs\n\n\n\nPresidents of Estonia\, Latvia\, Lithuania\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Scowcroft Center’s Transatlantic Security Initiative is pleased to present this live event as part of the Atlantic Council’s #ACFrontPage event series\, our premier ideas platform spotlighting global leaders and championing constructive solutions to global challenges. The Transatlantic Security Initiative shapes and influences the debate on the greatest security challenges facing the North Atlantic Alliance and its key partners.This conversation will take place on Zoom and will be broadcast on YouTube\, Twitter\, Facebook\, and LinkedIn. To receive the event information\, please register below. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to watch the event. \n\n\n\nOn Twitter? Follow @AtlanticCouncil and @ACScowcroft and use the hashtag #ACFrontPage to join the conversation and submit questions. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/online-discussion-a-conversation-with-the-baltic-presidents/
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security,Ukraine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220328T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220328T190000
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SUMMARY:Security and Digital Governance
DESCRIPTION:In-person event.  \n\n\n\nThe Baltic nations of Eastern Europe have often been at risk from their larger neighbors. After Estonia regained its independence with the fall of the Soviet Union\, it secured the chance to determine its own future as a democracy. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has again elevated the attention to European security and particularly to NATO’s mission to deter conflicts. Ambassador Kristjan Prikk directly addressed these questions in his former roles as the Permanent Secretary of the Estonian Ministry of Defense and in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He will also describe Estonia’s role in NATO’s cyber defense and the campaign to counter Russian disinformation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKristjan Prikk\, Estonian Ambassador to the US\, will give his insights into Estonia’s place as a leader in digital governance and cybersecurity\, with insight into the security situation in Eastern Europe. With time for audience Q&A\, the audience will have to opportunity to dive deeper into these topics and others. \n\n\n\nThe conversation will be facilitated by Lauren Swartz\, President & CEO of the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia. \n\n\n\nWalk-ins are not permitted and registration is required.   \n\n\n\n\nRegister for “Security and Digital Governance with Kristjan Prikk\, Ambassador of Estonia” (wacphila.org)
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/security-and-digital-governance/
LOCATION:Racquet Club of Philadelphia\, 215 South 16th Street\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Government of Estonia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T090000
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat: European Security after Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Embassy will host a virtual fireside chat with Ambassador Jonatan Vseviov\, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia\, and Ambassador Kurt Volker\, to discuss the future of European security architecture after the Russian aggression against Ukraine.https://washington.mfa.ee/european-security-after-ukraine/  \n\n\n\nAs the U.S. and NATO work together to adapt to the new security situation ahead of the NATO Madrid Summit\, this discussion will provide a fresh Estonian perspective into what we in the West should do in the aftermath of the aggression. \n\n\n\nFeaturing: \n\n\n\nAmbassador Jonatan Vseviov\, \n\n\n\nSecretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia \n\n\n\nModerated by Ambassador Kurt Volker\, \n\n\n\nDistinguished Fellow at CEPA and former U.S. Ambassador to NATO \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAmb. Vseviov and Amb. Volker will be joined by other key experts\, including Anders Aslund and Glen Howard. \n\n\n\nJoin meeting: Cisco Webex Meetings \n\n\n\nFor questions please contact the Estonian Embassy at Embassy.Washington@mfa.ee \n\n\n\nJoin from the meeting link: \n\n\n\nhttps://valisministeerium.webex.com/valisministeerium/j.php?MTID=m6c89c2c4b5010075ad21cd9fd1980e2b \n\n\n\nJoin by meeting number: \n\n\n\nMeeting number (access code): 2747 262 2644 \n\n\n\nMeeting password: 1739
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/fireside-chat-european-security-after-ukraine/
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T140000
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SUMMARY:War in Ukraine: Perspectives from Estonia
DESCRIPTION:A Virtual Forum hosted by Estonian American National Council \n\n\n\nEstonian American National Council is honored to welcome Estonian Ambassador Kristjan Prikk and Estonian parliament member Marko Mihkelson for a discussion on how the continued Russian assault on Ukraine affects Estonia and the security of the Baltic region.    \n\n\n\nEANC Washington\, DC Director Karin Shuey presents an overview of what has and is being done by the Estonian American National Council and partners to help Ukraine\, and the Council shares more ways on how the Estonian-American community and individuals can help. \n\n\n\nFeatured guest speakers: \n\n\n\nMr. Kristjan PrikkAmbassador of the Republic of Estonia to the United States \n\n\n\nMr. Marko MihkelsonChair\, Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) \n\n\n\nA Q & A Session is planned if time allows.  In the interests of time\, email your questions ahead: erku@estosite.org \n\n\n\nEvent language: primarily in English\, invite a friend!  Together we are stronger.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWashington\, DC\, 2022. National Rally in support of Ukraine. Find a rally near you! here.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/war-in-ukraine-perspectives-from-estonia/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T033000
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SUMMARY:BACC hosts Estonian\, Latvian\, Lithuanian Ambassadors for Briefing on the Situation in Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:Ambassadors of Estonia\, Latvia and Lithuania give a briefing hosted by the Baltic American Chamber of Commerce. BACC welcomes you to tune in for up-to-the-minute\, first-person viewpoints from the highest-ranking diplomats from the Baltic States – Estonia\, Latvia and Lithuania – on the current situation in Ukraine. \n\n\n\nTune in here: via ZoomMeeting ID: 873 0346 4018Password: 356770
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/bacc-hosts-ambassadorial-briefing-on-the-situation-in-ukraine/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security & Baltic Cooperation,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T130000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Talk: Cold War Leadershi: The Estonian Experience
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership of University of Wisconsin.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Thompson Center and UW-Madison Center for European Studies on February 18 for a conversation on Cold War Leadership with Mart Laar\, former Prime Minister of Estonia. The event\, titled Out from the Cold\, will center on the Estonian experience of the Cold War.  \n\n\n\nMart Laar\, Ph.D.\, was born in 1960 in Soviet-occupied Estonia. He participated in the Resistance movement and worked for the restoration of Estonian statehood in 1991. He has served twice as Prime Minister of the Estonian Republic. Under his first government\, Estonia made the turn from East to West and in his second\, this turn was made irreversible by joining the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.  \n\n\n\nAlex Tahk\, Director of the Thompson Center\, will moderate.  \n\n\n\nQuestions can be submitted during the event through the streaming page. \n\n\n\n Register for the virtual event at explore.wisc.edu/estonia.  \n\n\n\nWebsite: https://thompsoncenter.wisc.edu/event/cold-war-leadership-the-estonian-experience/ \n\n\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/306962931483944/ \n\n\n\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/thompson_center/status/1490784420000849920?s=20&t=56CX3JnKTpuu6LJvQp99Hw
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/cold-war-leadership-the-estonian-experience-2/
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Online Discussion,Security,Virtual gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T090000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Event - Cold War Leadership: The Estonian Experience
DESCRIPTION:Join the Thompson Center and UW-Madison Center for European Studies on February 18 for a conversation on Cold War Leadership with Mart Laar\, former Prime Minister of Estonia. The event\, titled Out from the Cold\, will center on the Estonian experience of the Cold War. Mart Laar\, Ph.D.\, was born in 1960 in Soviet-occupied Estonia. He participated in the Resistance movement and worked for the restoration of Estonian statehood in 1991. Mart Laar has served twice as Prime Minister of the Estonian Republic. Under his first government\, Estonia made the turn from East to West and\, in his second\, this turn was made irreversible by joining the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Alex Tahk\, Director of the Thompson Center\, will moderate. Questions can be submitted during the event through the streaming page.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\nRegister for the virtual event at explore.wisc.edu/estonia.  \n\n\n\nWebsite:  https://thompsoncenter.wisc.edu/event/cold-war-leadership-the-estonian-experience/ \n\n\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/306962931483944/ \n\n\n\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/thompson_center/status/1490784420000849920?s=20&t=56CX3JnKTpuu6LJvQp99Hw
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/cold-war-leadership-the-estonian-experience/
LOCATION:Home – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia,Security,Virtual gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220130T000000
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SUMMARY:The Day of Reading Estonian Literature Together 2022
DESCRIPTION:Estonian author Anton Hansen Tammsaare\n\n\n\nJanuary 30th is the birthday of one of the most renowned Estonian writers\, Anton Hansen; also known as A. H. Tammsaare (1878-1940). Some have even proposed making the day a national holiday to celebrate Estonian literature. To celebrate\, the Estonian Institute and the Estonian Children’s Literature Centre invite you to read together this year\, too.  \n\n\n\nThis year’s story is Eno Raud’s Three Jolly Fellows (Naksitrallid)\, the legendary children’s series (first published in 1972) with Edgar Valter’s unforgettable illustrations that just about every fully-grown Estonian has vivid and sentimental memories of. The books have also been turned into animated films accompanied by music by Sven Grünberg. \n\n\n\nJoin Estonians around the world in reading this piece of Estonian literature together! The Estonian Children’s Literature Centre has scanned an excerpt of the book into 15 languages (see the bottom of the post for the links). Read the excerpt to your pupils\, children\, friends\, or pets\, in the language you feel most comfortable\, record your impressions in any way you like\, and connect to other readers all over the world on Facebook with the hashtag: #loemekoos2022. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe excerpt is available in: Estonian\, English\, Russian\, Finnish\, Polish\, German\, Slovak\, Danish\, Czech\, Ukrainian\, Hungarian\, Norwegian\, Georgian\, Latvian\, Lithuanian. \n\n\n\nFor extra fun and some great 20th-century nostalgia\, check out the animated film on YouTube. And be sure to attend the event on Facebook. \n\n\n\nA four-part fairy tale series\, Naksitrallid (Three Jolly Fellows)  tells the adventures of three small men in a world that borders on the fantastic: the composed and close-to-nature\, Mossbeard; the irritable city dweller\, Halfshoe; and the sensitive poet\, Muff. The first two books deal with a chain of events set off by human tampering with the laws of nature; an old woman’s inexplicable love of cats lures a horde of felines to the city. Risking their lives\, the diligent and ready-to-help fellows drive the gang of cats out of town\, but the outcome brings trouble to city and nature alike: rats take control of the urban environment\, all the birds are devoured in the forest\, and the insects consequently launch their own wave of destruction. Only through great peril do Mossbeard\, Halfshoe\, and Muff manage to bring the cats back to the city and restore environmental balance.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/kooslugemine-naksitrallid/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220115T000000
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SUMMARY:World Premiere! Singing Revolution: The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Singing Revolution is a new musical with a catchy Euro pop score. It tells the tale of star-crossed lovers against the beautiful\, moving and timeless true story of Estonia’s 1987 song-filled\, peaceful uprising\, known the world over as the “Singing Revolution” against the Soviet Union\, which eventually restored the Republic of Estonia’s independence in 1991.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTony Spinosa\, Co-creator: As a passionate theatre professional for over 30 years\, I have always been on the lookout for the inspiration for an original Broadway musical. When I first learned about Estonia’s Singing Revolution\, a light bulb went off in my head; people using the power of peaceful resistance\, literally singing as a shield against Soviet attacks\, is a story that I know I needed to tell. What a beautiful\, moving and timeless story\, and the premise for the perfect musical. \n\n\n\nThe Musical premieres in Los Angeles\, January 15\, 2022! Get your tickets and share the word today!  For more information about Estonia\, visit www.estosite.org or www.visitestonia.com. For more information about the Singing Revolution\, visit Singing Revolution: The Musical – EANC – ERKU (estosite.org) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPreviewsThursday\, Jan 13\, 8 pmFriday\, Jan 14\, 8 pm \n\n\n\nRunsSat\, Jan 29 – Sun\, Feb 20Fridays and Saturdays\, 8 pmSundays\, 3 pmShow Calendar \n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n$30 Previews$40 Fri\, Sat\, Sunday \n\n\n\nSpecial Show InfoRunning time: 130 minutes.There will be an intermission.No Late Seating. Everyone must present proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 along with a government-issued photo ID in order to attend. This information will not be stored. Face masks are required to be worn indoors at all times. \n\n\n\nsingingrevolutionthemusical.com \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Broadwater1076 Lillian WayLos Angeles\, CA  90038Area Map \n\n\n\nSpecial Theatre InfoStadium style seating with wheelchair seating. Multiple entrances for the stage. \n\n\n\nThe Estonian American National Council is a proud sponsor of this production\, a musical aimed toward the American theater-going public.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/singing-revolution-the-musical/
LOCATION:The Broadwater\, 1076 Lillian Way\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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SUMMARY:A live session with the President of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament)\, Mr. Jüri Ratas.
DESCRIPTION:Join in this informative live session with the President of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament)\, Mr. Jüri Ratas.  \n\n\n\n2021 has been an interesting year for Estonia. All 3 main leader positions of Estonia have new appointees  – the President\, the Prime Minister and the President of Parliament\, and we are less than 2 weeks away from the local elections. \n\n\n\nWill there be a big change on a local level as well\, or will it follow USA and California elections where our governor recall just failed and everything will remain the same in local governance? \n\n\n\nMr. Ratas will cover those topics and give us an update about Covid-19 restrictions and more. \n\n\n\nPlease join the Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81621950982 \n\n\n\n11 am  – Los Angeles and West Coast  2 pm  – New York and East Coast  9 pm  –  Estonia \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAfter the live update by the Riigikogu president\, as time permits\, you are welcomed to participate and ask questions. If you already have any particular questions for Mr. Ratas\, please send them to the organizer ahead of the session. See you on Saturday! \n\n\n\nContact: EANC Member Renee Meriste\, renee@estoniaamerica.com \n\n\n\nHead of the Estonian American business Alliance and President of the Los Angeles Estonian Society
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/a-live-session-with-the-president-of-the-riigikogu-estonian-parliament-mr-juri-ratas/
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210820T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210820T200000
DTSTAMP:20210616T043721Z
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SUMMARY:A Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence of Estonia\, hosted the Estonian Society of Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:Program \n12.30 – Arrival\n1 pm – Luncheon\n3 pm – 5pm Docent-led Tour\nThe Estonian Society of Los Angeles is very pleased and honored to celebrate this important milestone for Estonia with a luncheon under the Air Force One at the Reagan Library \nFor Estonia\, a country deeply affected by Russia\,   the words “Mr. Gorbachev\, tear down this wall\,” spoken by U.S. President Ronald Reagan played a very important part in the fight for Estonian independence. It was on June 12\, 1987 that Reagan stood at the Brandenburg Gate and gave what is now known as the Berlin Wall Speech\, viewed by the entire world. The impact of those words is one of the reasons we choose to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the restoration of the Republic of Estonia at The Reagan Library and Museum. \nThe speech included these words:\n“There is one sign the Soviets can make that would be unmistakable\, that would advance dramatically the cause of freedom and peace. General Secretary Gorbachev\, if you seek peace\, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe\, if you seek liberalization: Come here to this gate! Mr. Gorbachev\, open this gate! Mr. Gorbachev\, tear down this wall!” \nYou can view it here again: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/ronald-reagan/reagan-quotes-speeches/remarks-on-east-west-relations-at-the-brandenburg-gate-in-west-berlin/ \nAlso\, 2021 marks the 40th anniversary of the inauguration of Ronald Reagan as America’s 40th president.  It’s a year of re-examining his legacy\, re-telling one of America’s greatest stories\, re-living a remarkable run as President\, and introducing an icon to a new generation. \nOur celebration includes a special guest and opening speech\, a luncheon under Air Force One\,  a docent-led tour of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and the amazing Air Force One Pavilion\, plus a self-guided tour of the spectacular special exhibit FBI – FROM AL CAPONE TO AL-QAEDA \nSpace is limited. Please buy your tickets now at www.eestiselts.com\nOr please send us your  check payable to Estonian Society of Los Angeles\, and mail it to: 1306 W 24th Street\, Los Angeles\, CA 90007 \nAlso\, if you need transportation within Los Angeles and surrounding area\, please let us know. \nTickets:\nFrom Now until May 23rd \n$ 69 (members of the Estonian Society of Los Angeles)\n$ 89 (non-members) \nFrom May 24th to June 23rd \n$ 85 (members of the Estonian Society of Los Angeles)\n$ 105 (non-members) \nFrom June 24th to August 10th\n$ 99 (members of the Estonian Society of Los Angeles)\n$ 119 (non-members) \nIf you cannot afford the tickets but would like to join us\, we will try not to leave anyone behind. A limited number of sponsored tickets are available. Sponsored by the Venice Institute of Contemporary Art\, the Estonian American Business Alliance and the Estonian Society of Los Angeles.  Please email us details about you privately at renee@estoniaamerica.com \nWe hope you will  join us on Friday\, August 20th  and enjoy our history and the Ronald Reagan Presidential  Library and Museum with a stunning experience of Air Force One! \nContact: Renee Meriste\, EANC council member and president of the Estonian Society of Los Angeles \nrenee@estoniaamerica.com \n \nElagu Eesti!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/a-celebration-of-the-30th-anniversary-of-the-restoration-of-independence-of-estonia-hosted-the-estonian-society-of-los-angeles/
LOCATION:Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum\, 40 Presidential Drive\, Simi Valley\, CA\, 93065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Estonia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210620T180000
DTSTAMP:20210614T221445Z
CREATED:20210614T221005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T221445Z
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SUMMARY:Midsummer Solstice Celebration & Sports Day / L.I. Spordipäev ja Jaaniõhtu
DESCRIPTION:The Long Island Estonian House is hosting their only annual fundraiser with the help of the New York Educational Society and the Estonian Amateur Athletes Association. Please come enjoy the beautiful grounds & support the maintenance and activities of the L.I. Estonian House. \nGrounds open at 10:00am. Join us for Estonian food\, music\, drinks\, and a great day! \nThe pool and sauna will open at 12:00pm. \nThe volleyball tournament will start at 11:00am\, with the finals starting around 6:00pm. For the children\, there will be games\, track and swimming races\, and crafts starting at 2pm. \nThe bonfire will start around 8:30pm. The dance party inside the main hall will start around 9:30pm. \nIf there are any questions regarding the event\, please contact Eda Kaasik at eda.volmer@gmail.com or Stefan Skonberg on Facebook or at stskonberg@gmail.com. \nPricing at the gate: Adults-$20\, Seniors-$10\, 14 and younger- Free\, Car- $10\, Tenting- Free \nAll are welcome to tent on the grounds. There are also cabins for rent. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/midsummer-solstice-celebration-sports-day-l-i-spordipaev-ja-jaaniohtu/
LOCATION:Long Island Estonian House\, 22 Middle Island Blvd.\,\, Middle Island\, New York\, 11953
CATEGORIES:Community,Estonia,Jaaniõhtu - Midsummer!
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Yorgi Eesti Haridusselts":MAILTO:info@estonianhousenewyork.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210614T133000
DTSTAMP:20210614T214318Z
CREATED:20210608T203608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T214318Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual discussion: “The Day of Mourning and Hope”
DESCRIPTION:On 14 June 2021 Lithuania\, Latvia and Estonia marks 80 years since the first wave of mass deportations carried out by the Soviet regime. Tens of thousands of people\, including babies and elderly from the Baltic states died in Siberia and many more came back to their countries to find their former lives destroyed.\n \nTo commemorate this tragic occasion\, the embassies of Lithuania\, Latvia\, and Estonia in Washington\, D.C. host a virtual discussion “The Day of Mourning and Hope: the Living Memory of Soviet Deportees and Displaced Persons of the Baltic States.”\nThe live event has passed\, but you can be view a video of the heartfelt discussion here.\n \n \nThe discussion will be opened by:\n– H.E. Audra Plepytė\, Ambassador of Lithuania to the U.S.\n– H.E. Māris Selga\, Ambassador of Latvia to the U.S.\n– H.E. Kristjan Prikk\, Ambassador of Estonia to the U.S.\n \nPanelists:\n– Rūta Šepetys\, an internationally acclaimed American – Lithuanian author of historical fiction\, author of “Between Shades of Grey”;\n– Mara Lazda\, Ph.D\, Associate Professor of History at Bronx Community College;\n– Marija Čyvas\, President of the U.S. Lithuanian Youth Association\, participant of “Mission Siberia’2019”\n \nThe discussion will be moderated by Karl Altau\, Managing Director of Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)\nRegister here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BNlJrKBFTEirs5BPc8NawA\n \nThe event will also be streamed on the Lithuanian Embassy in Washington\, D.C. Facebook page.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-discussion-the-day-of-mourning-and-hope/
LOCATION:Home – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T130000
DTSTAMP:20210611T175539Z
CREATED:20210605T174843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210611T175539Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Days 2021\, hosted by the Estonian World Youth Network
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Worldwide Youth Network invites active Estonian youth aged 14-30 to participate at the EWYN Virtual Days 2021 event! \nThe Virtual Days will take place via Zoom in approximately 2.5-hour sessions on two consecutive Saturdays\, June 5 and 12\, starting at 17.00 Estonian time (10.00 Eastern / 07.00. Pacific). The main topics this year are moving and returning to Estonia and Estonian language learning in the world. \nThe greetings and short panels of the event are in Estonian with English translations with discussions held in both Estonian and English. \nRegistration:  https://forms.gle/D9VoBamZzbzjdGri8 \nMeet young Estonians from around the world\, discuss being Estonian across borders and contribute to discussions that are important to our future! Follow event updates on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/globaalsednoored/   \nSee you at the Virtual Days! \n  \nContact:  \nEANC council member and EWYN board member\, Karl Grabbi \nemail: karlgrabbi@gmail.com\, noored@globalestonian.com \n— \nKutsume aktiivseid Eesti juurtega noori vanuses 14-30 eluaastat osalema noorte Virtuaalpäevadel! \n \nVirtuaalpäevad toimuvad Zoomi keskkonnas orienteeruvalt 2\,5-tunniste sessioonidena kahel järjestikusel laupäeval 5. ja 12. juunil algusega kell 17.00 Eesti aja järgi.\nSelle aasta peateemadeks on Eestisse kolimine ning tagasipöördumine ja keeleõpe.  \nÜrituse tervitused ning lühipaneelid on eesti keeles inglisekeelsete tõlgetega ning arutelud toimuvad eesti ja inglise keeltes. \nRegistreerumine: https://forms.gle/D9VoBamZzbzjdGri8  \nVirtuaalpäevadel saad tutvuda teiste noortega üle maailma\, rääkida kaasa eestlaseks olemise teemadel ja anda oma panus edasiviivatele aruteludele\, mis on olulised ka tulevikus!\nJälgi uuendusi Facebooki lehel http://www.facebook.com/globaalsednoored/  \nKohtumiseni Virtuaalpäevadel! \n 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-days-2021-hosted-by-the-estonian-world-youth-network-2/
LOCATION:Home – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Online Discussion,Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T130000
DTSTAMP:20210510T175459Z
CREATED:20210510T174832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T175459Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Days 2021\, hosted by the Estonian World Youth Network
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Worldwide Youth Network invites active Estonian youth aged 14-30 to participate at the EWYN Virtual Days 2021 event! \nThe Virtual Days will take place via Zoom in approximately 2.5-hour sessions on two consecutive Saturdays\, June 5 and 12\, starting at 17.00 Estonian time. The main topics this year are moving and returning to Estonia and Estonian language learning in the world. \nThe greetings and short panels of the event are in Estonian with English translations with discussions held in both Estonian and English. \nRegistration:  https://forms.gle/D9VoBamZzbzjdGri8 \nMeet young Estonians from around the world\, discuss being Estonian across borders and contribute to discussions that are important to our future! Follow event updates on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/globaalsednoored/   \nSee you at the Virtual Days! \n  \nContact:  \nEANC council member and EWYN board member\, Karl Grabbi \nemail: karlgrabbi@gmail.com\, noored@globalestonian.com \n— \nKutsume aktiivseid Eesti juurtega noori vanuses 14-30 eluaastat osalema noorte Virtuaalpäevadel! \n \nVirtuaalpäevad toimuvad Zoomi keskkonnas orienteeruvalt 2\,5-tunniste sessioonidena kahel järjestikusel laupäeval 5. ja 12. juunil algusega kell 17.00 Eesti aja järgi.\nSelle aasta peateemadeks on Eestisse kolimine ning tagasipöördumine ja keeleõpe.  \nÜrituse tervitused ning lühipaneelid on eesti keeles inglisekeelsete tõlgetega ning arutelud toimuvad eesti ja inglise keeltes. \nRegistreerumine: https://forms.gle/D9VoBamZzbzjdGri8  \nVirtuaalpäevadel saad tutvuda teiste noortega üle maailma\, rääkida kaasa eestlaseks olemise teemadel ja anda oma panus edasiviivatele aruteludele\, mis on olulised ka tulevikus!\nJälgi uuendusi Facebooki lehel http://www.facebook.com/globaalsednoored/  \nKohtumiseni Virtuaalpäevadel! \n 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-days-2021-hosted-by-the-estonian-world-youth-network/
LOCATION:Home – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Online Discussion,Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T120000
DTSTAMP:20210520T213930Z
CREATED:20210422T163351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T213930Z
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SUMMARY:JBANC 60th Anniversary Forum: "The U.S. - Baltic Relationship: Parliamentary Perspectives"
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Joint Baltic American National Committee\, this online forum discussed “The U.S. – Baltic Relationship: Parliamentary perspectives.” \nAs JBANC celebrates 60 years of operation\, the team will host three online forums. The April 28th forum highlighted the Committee’s work\, offered fresh insights on the U.S.-Baltic relationship\, and presented the view from the Baltics regarding cooperation with the U.S. Congress.  \n  \nThank you to all who participated and attended the April 28th event!  If you missed this exciting and heartfelt discussion\, please feel free to watch the recording. \n Click here to view the video recording of the online discussion “The US – Baltic Relationship: Parliamentary Perspectives\,” the first in a series of three online forums hosted by the Joint Baltic American National Committee to mark its 60th anniversary. Speakers include top foreign affairs experts and parliamentarians from the three Baltic nations.  \nGuest speakers at the JBANC 60th Anniversary Forum  \nEvent registration\, click here: Meeting Registration – Zoom \n  \nJBANC welcomes their distinguished guest speakers: \nŽygimantas Pavilionis\, Chairman of Foreign Affairs Committee\, Lithuanian Parliament; \nOjars Kalniņš\, Deputy Chairman\, Foreign Affairs Committee\, Latvian Parliament; \nEerik-Niiles Kross\, Member of Estonian Parliament\, Foreign Affairs Committee \n  \nThe Joint Baltic American National Committee\, Inc. (JBANC) was established on April 27\, 1961\, at the Baltic Conference in Washington\, DC. \nJBANC thanks the Baltic American Freedom Foundation (BAFF) for its kind assistance in helping to support this event\, part of a series of events this spring to commemorate JBANC’s 60th anniversary.  \nThe Joint Baltic American National Committee represents the American Latvian Association\, Estonian American National Council\, and Lithuanian American Council. \nContact: jbanc@jbanc.org \n 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/jbanc-60th-anniversary-forum-the-u-s-baltic-relationship-parliamentary-perspectives/
LOCATION:Home – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security and Baltic Cooperation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210425T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210425T203000
DTSTAMP:20210419T170427Z
CREATED:20210419T165815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T170427Z
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SUMMARY:The Making of Singing Revolution: The Musical\,
DESCRIPTION:A virtual event hosted by the Washington Estonian Society \nJoin Estonians\, Estonian-Americans and friends of Estonia in the United States for an hour of music and stories about the making of a musical based on Estonia’s historic ‘Singing Revolution.’  \nGuests include Tony Spinosa\, creator of this new musical and vocalist Kristi Roosmaa\, who stars in the music video ‘Never Forget Who You Are\,’ which was filmed at the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds this past August.  \nIt promises to be a thoroughly fun and enlightening hour of entertainment.  \nThere is no charge for this event\, but spaces are limited. \nRegister here. The Zoom link will be sent out 24 hours before the event.  \nThe Estonian American National Council is a proud supporter of Singing Revolution: The Musical as it makes its way to the big stage.  \n  \nContact: info@washingtonestoniansociety.com
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/the-making-of-singing-revolution-the-musical/
LOCATION:Home – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Virtual gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Estonian Society":MAILTO:info@washingtonestoniansociety.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210418T130000
DTSTAMP:20210417T184240Z
CREATED:20210417T181809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210417T184240Z
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SUMMARY:Live Event: Online Discussion with the President of the Estonian Parliament\, Jüri Ratas
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian American Business Alliance and the Estonian Society of Los Angeles hosts an informative Q & A session with the President of the Riigikogu (Estonian parliament)\, Mr. Jüri Ratas.\n\n \n\nOne of the important questions many Estonian Americans have on their minds these days will be covered: Mr. Ratas will give us an update regarding the Covid-19 situation in Estonia\, covering the following topics.\n\n\n   -current status\n\n\n   -vaccination status and availability\n\n\n   -economy\, business support\n\n\n   -education\, schools\, hobby\, sports\n\n\n   -public services\n\n\n   -road to opening\n\n\n   -travel to and from Estonia.\n\n\n\nMost practically\, for those of us here in the United States\, the discussion will include a review of traveling restrictions\, self isolation\, travel to-from Estonia in Summer 2021. What will this look like especially if we are vaccinated\, could Estonia open borders for the vaccinated  travelers from the United States of America? Could Estonian Americans feel confident they can travel back home and this will be an opportunity to invite all Americans with the vaccine to visit and learn about the wonders of Estonia?                                                   \n\n\n\n \n\n\nAs time permits\, you are welcome to participate and ask questions after the live update provided by Mr. Ratas.\n\n \nJoin this exciting via Zoom:\nhttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/71287051679?pwd=S0RFZWJPSzFicVdGQTd0eGd0NFVMQT09\nMeeting ID: 712 8705 1679\nPasscode: 39keHx10 am  – Los Angeles and West Coast                                                                                                                                                                                                        1 pm   – New York and East Coast                                                                                                                                                                                                            8 pm  –  Estonia \n\n \n\nSee you on Sunday!\n\nContact: \nEANC Council member Renee Meriste\, president of the Los Angeles Estonian Society \nemail:  renee@estoniaamerica.com
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/live-event-online-discussion-with-the-president-of-the-estonian-parliament-juri-ratas/
LOCATION:Home – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Estonia,Online Discussion,Virtual gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian Society of Los Angeles":MAILTO:renee@estoniaamerica.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210419
DTSTAMP:20210322T183558Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The third annual Baltic Film Festival in Boston plans to present three days of the latest award-winning films from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania for in-person screening in the Fall of 2021. \nIn the meantime\, the BBFF is presenting virtually a Spring Mini Festival featuring three films (one from each Baltic nation)\, available for viewing on a flexible timeline over several upcoming weekends in April\, followed by interviews with the filmmakers. \nWorld-class feature films and documentaries for all generations offer a unique opportunity to get to know the Baltic soul – creative\, reflective\, and rebellious. Organized by American Latvian National League and Baltic Film Committee\, in collaboration with ArtsEmerson. \n  \nSpring 2021 Mini Film Festival – Ticket information coming soon \nApril 2 – 4 \nA film from Estonia: “Self-made Cameraman”  \nAdventure Comedy\, 110 min. (Estonian\, Russian\, Seto) \nJohannes Pääsuke\, Directed by Hardi Volmer \n  \nApril 9 – 11 \nA film from Latvia: “A to B Rollerski” \nDocumentary\, 97 min. (English\, Latvian)  \nDirected by Arnis Aspers \n  \nApril 16 – 18 \nA film from Lithuania: “I Want to Live” \nRomantic Drama\, 110 min. (Lithuanian\, English subtitles) \nDirected by Justinas Kristiunas
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/boston-baltic-film-festival-3/
LOCATION:Home – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210412
DTSTAMP:20210322T181652Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T181652Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The third annual Baltic Film Festival in Boston plans to present three days of the latest award-winning films from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania for in-person screening in the Fall of 2021. \nIn the meantime\, the BBFF is presenting virtually a Spring Mini Festival featuring three films (one from each Baltic nation)\, available for viewing on a flexible timeline over several upcoming weekends in April\, followed by interviews with the filmmakers. \nWorld-class feature films and documentaries for all generations offer a unique opportunity to get to know the Baltic soul – creative\, reflective\, and rebellious. Organized by American Latvian National League and Baltic Film Committee\, in collaboration with ArtsEmerson. \n  \nSpring 2021 Mini Film Festival – Ticket information coming soon \nApril 2 – 4 \nA film from Estonia: “Self-made Cameraman”  \nAdventure Comedy\, 110 min. (Estonian\, Russian\, Seto) \nJohannes Pääsuke\, Directed by Hardi Volmer \n  \nApril 9 – 11 \nA film from Latvia: “A to B Rollerski” \nDocumentary\, 97 min. (English\, Latvian)  \nDirected by Arnis Aspers \n  \nApril 16 – 18 \nA film from Lithuania: “I Want to Live” \nRomantic Drama\, 110 min. (Lithuanian\, English subtitles) \nDirected by Justinas Kristiunas
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/boston-baltic-film-festival-2/
LOCATION:Home – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210419
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SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival - Spring Mini Fest
DESCRIPTION:The third annual Boston Baltic Film Festival in Boston plans to present three days of the latest award-winning films from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania for in-person screening in the Fall of 2021. \nIn the meantime\, the BBFF is presenting virtually a Spring Mini Festival featuring three films (one from each Baltic nation)\, available for viewing on a flexible timeline over several upcoming weekends in April\, followed by interviews with the filmmakers. \nWorld-class feature films and documentaries for all generations offer a unique opportunity to get to know the Baltic soul – creative\, reflective\, and rebellious. Organized by American Latvian National League and Baltic Film Committee\, in collaboration with ArtsEmerson. \n  \nSpring 2021 Mini Film Festival – Ticket Info and Box Office open now\, individually or as a bundle: Packages (artsemerson.org) \n  \nBoston Baltic Film Festival – Spring Mini Fest\, film ‘Self-made Cameraman\,’ Estonia  \nA film from Estonia: “Self-made Cameraman”  \nAdventure Comedy\, 110 min. (Estonian\, Russian\, Seto) \nJohannes Pääsukese tõeline elu\, Directed by Hardi Volmer \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Estonian film “Self-Made Cameraman\,” a feature film by Hardi Volmer\, takes the viewer back to 1913 and tells an adventurous\, humorous\, and romantic story about the first Estonian filmmaker Johannes Pääsuke through his expedition to Setomaa. For a background on the Seto culture watch the short video from UNESCO:  UNESCO SETO\n\n\n\n\n\nTrailer: Self-made Cameraman  \nEstonian with English subtitles \nTickets : ArtsEmerson: Self Made Cameraman \n  \n  \nApril 9 – 11 \nBoston Baltic Film Festival – Spring Mini Fest\, film ‘A to B Rollerski\,’ Latvia   \nA film from Latvia: “A to B Rollerski” \nDocumentary\, 97 min. (English\, Latvian)  \nDirected by Arnis Aspers \nTickets: ArtsEmerson: A to B Rollerski \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nApril 16 – 18 \nBoston Baltic Film Festival – Spring Mini Fest\, film ‘I Want to Live\,’ Lithuania  \nA film from Lithuania: “I Want to Live” \nRomantic Drama\, 110 min. (Lithuanian\, English subtitles) \nDirected by Justinas Kristiunas \nTickets:ArtsEmerson: I Want to Live
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/boston-baltic-film-festival/
LOCATION:Home – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Latvia,Lithuania,Virtual gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210312T170000
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SUMMARY:JBANC: First (Virtual) Baltic Advocacy Week
DESCRIPTION:Joint Baltic American National Committee encourages you to participate in the Baltic Advocacy Days on Capitol Hill. \nBaltic-American constituents meet with their members of Congress to voice concerns over issues relevant to the Baltics.\nDue to the Covid-19 pandemic\, in-person meetings will not be possible this year\, therefore JBANC and partner Baltivist are working hard to make these meetings possible virtually!\n\n\nMeetings will be scheduled for the evenings of March 8-12\nFormat: Zoom or conference call\, depending on staffer preferences\nParticipants may be asked to join meetings for Congressional Offices that do not represent them\nThough places at constituent meetings are limited\, other ways to participate will be made available.\n\n\nPlease note\, there will be a limited number of meetings scheduled for the week.\n \n\n\nRegistration: https://baltivist.com/advocacy-day-2021-sign-up\n\n\nThe site will also provide valuable resources to aid in preparation for the event. Informational one-pagers on the issues will also be sent prior to meetings. In addition\, Baltivist will be providing training the week before the event.\n\n\n \n \n\n\nContact: miniats@baltivist.com\, karinshueyeanc@gmail.com\, jbanc@jbanc.org\n 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-advocacy-week-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Security and Baltic Cooperation
ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210227T203000
DTSTAMP:20220722T224726Z
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SUMMARY:A Virtual Celebration of the 103rd Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia\, hosted by EANC
DESCRIPTION:Many thanks to all who participated and joined us for this special virtual celebration of Estonia!  \n\n\n\nAs we continue to celebrate our Estonian culture and oneness\, may we always remember those who came before us and all the sacrifices that have been made along the way. \n\n\n\nWatch the EANC EV103 virtual event “A Celebration of Estonia – Üksi pole keegi” ~  Download the EV103 program & lyrics to sing along! \n\n\n\n“Keskel häid ja\, keskel häid ja omaseid\, Üksipole\, üksi pole keegi.”  lyrics: Urve Tinnuri\n\n\n\nHosted by EANC\, Estonian Americans from around the USA and our friends\, both locally and around the world\, celebrate the 103rd anniversary of the Republic of Estonia.  \n\n\n\nFirst declared in Tallinn on Feb 24th\, 1918\, this date is an important one in our history and in the modern-day. It is the source of much pride among Estonians around the world\, it is a day to reflect on the past\, on our values\, and what is yet to come. It is a day to celebrate together. Though most of us are not able to meet in person to mark this important date this year ( we are amid a pandemic\, after all)\, we will come together on Feb. 27 to celebrate virtually\, with song\, with verse\, with dance – pride and happiness\, together. \n\n\n\nTähistame koos Eesti Vabariigi 103. aastapäeva — üksi pole keegi! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEV103 Playlist of All Performances & Live Broadcast
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eanc-hosts-celebration-the-103rd-anniversary-of-republic-of-estonia-hosted-by-eanc/
LOCATION:Home – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Estonian Independence Day 2020celebrations / events,Family activities,Virtual gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian American National Council":MAILTO:erku@estosite.org
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