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SUMMARY:Concert: Arsis Handbell Ensemble\, Hershey\, PA
DESCRIPTION:EANC is proud to be a sponsor of this event. Join us on July 16 at 7 PM – First United Methodist Church\, 64 W Chocolate Ave\, Hershey\, PA 17033 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 12-member Arsis Handbell Ensemble\, conducted by Aivar Mäe\, has been invited to perform at the prestigious “Pinnacle 2025” festival in Wichita\, Kansas. This is one of the most important handbell music events in the United States\, where performers are selected through a competitive application process. We are honored to represent Estonia on this international stage. \n\n\n\nThe concert tour will take place from July 5 to 18\, 2025\, featuring eight performances in the following cities: Baltimore (MD)\, Pittsburgh (PA)\, Louisville (KY)\, Wichita (KS)\, Alton (IL)\, Chicago (IL)\, Akron (OH)\, and Hershey (PA). \n\n\n\nThis tour is made possible with the support of the Estonian Cultural Endowment\, the Estonian American National Council\, AS Tallink Grupp\, and GIGA Ehitus OÜ. \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to share Estonia’s unique handbell tradition with American audiences! \n\n\n\nTour Schedule and Venues: \n\n\n\n– July 7 at 7 PM – Church of the Resurrection\, 11525 Greenspring Ave\, Timonium\, MD 21093 \n\n\n\n– July 8 at 7 PM – Saints John and Paul Church – Cardinal DiNardo Center\, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd.\, Sewickley\, PA 15143 \n\n\n\n– July 9 at 7 PM – Christ Church United Methodist\, 4614 Brownsboro Rd.\, Louisville\, KY 40207 \n\n\n\n– July 11 at 6 PM – Pinnacle 2025 Festival\, Century II Performing Arts Center\, 225 W Douglas Ave.\, Wichita\, KS 67202 \n\n\n\n– July 12 at 7 PM – Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel\, 5800 Godfrey Rd.\, Godfrey\, IL 62035 \n\n\n\n– July 13 at 6 PM – Christus Victor Lutheran Church\, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Rd.\, Elk Grove Village\, IL 60007 \n\n\n\n– July 15 at 7 PM – First Congregational Church of Akron – The Upper Room\, 292 East Market St.\, Akron\, OH 44308 \n\n\n\n– July 16 at 7 PM – First United Methodist Church\, 64 W Chocolate Ave\, Hershey\, PA 17033 \n\n\n\nAll concerts on the tour are free to attend. A free-will offering will be collected to help cover the tour expenses. The Wichita concert is part of the Pinnacle Festival – more information can be found here.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/concert-arsis-handbell-ensemble-hershey-pa/
LOCATION:First Methodist Church\, 64 West Chocolate Ave\, Hershey\, Pennsylvania\, 17033
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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SUMMARY:Estonian-American Choral Concert
DESCRIPTION:Seattle Eesti Laulupidu!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn event not to be missed! The Seattle Estonian Society is delighted to invite you to an evening that brings a piece of Estonia’s beloved Song Festival tradition to Seattle! This is a rare chance to experience the powerful legacy of Estonian choral music that has united a nation for over 150 years. The Estonian Song Festival is more than a concert – it’s a celebration of identity\, heritage\, and community. And now\, you can be part of that magic right here in Seattle! \n\n\n\n CONCERT: \n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 15 at 7:00 PM \n\n\n\nFeaturing performances by:– Estonian Radio Girls’ Choir (visiting from Estonia)– Tartu University Mixed Choir (visiting from Estonia)– Mägi Ensemble (USA) \n\n\n\nAfter the concert\, you are warmly invited to gather with the choir members by the Drumheller Fountain for casual conversation and community spirit.  \n\n\n\nEngtry is free of charge! Bring friends!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-american-choral-concert/
LOCATION:4515 16th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA 98105-4201\, United States\, 4515 16th Ave NE\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98105-4201
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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SUMMARY:Concert: ARSIS Handbell Ensemble - Akron\, OH
DESCRIPTION:EANC is proud to present the US Tour of the Arsis Handbell Ensemble. Join us for an evening of free and uplifting music on July 15 at 7 PM – First Congregational Church of Akron – The Upper Room\, 292 East Market St.\, Akron\, OH 44308 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 12-member Arsis Handbell Ensemble\, conducted by Aivar Mäe\, has been invited to perform at the prestigious “Pinnacle 2025” festival in Wichita\, Kansas. This is one of the most important handbell music events in the United States\, where performers are selected through a competitive application process. We are honored to represent Estonia on this international stage. \n\n\n\nThe concert tour will take place from July 5 to 18\, 2025\, featuring eight performances in the following cities: Baltimore (MD)\, Pittsburgh (PA)\, Louisville (KY)\, Wichita (KS)\, Alton (IL)\, Chicago (IL)\, Akron (OH)\, and Hershey (PA). \n\n\n\nThis tour is made possible with the support of the Estonian Cultural Endowment\, the Estonian American National Council\, AS Tallink Grupp\, and GIGA Ehitus OÜ. \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to share Estonia’s unique handbell tradition with American audiences! \n\n\n\nTour Schedule and Venues: \n\n\n\n– July 7 at 7 PM – Church of the Resurrection\, 11525 Greenspring Ave\, Timonium\, MD 21093 \n\n\n\n– July 8 at 7 PM – Saints John and Paul Church – Cardinal DiNardo Center\, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd.\, Sewickley\, PA 15143 \n\n\n\n– July 9 at 7 PM – Christ Church United Methodist\, 4614 Brownsboro Rd.\, Louisville\, KY 40207 \n\n\n\n– July 11 at 6 PM – Pinnacle 2025 Festival\, Century II Performing Arts Center\, 225 W Douglas Ave.\, Wichita\, KS 67202 \n\n\n\n– July 12 at 7 PM – Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel\, 5800 Godfrey Rd.\, Godfrey\, IL 62035 \n\n\n\n– July 13 at 6 PM – Christus Victor Lutheran Church\, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Rd.\, Elk Grove Village\, IL 60007 \n\n\n\n– July 15 at 7 PM – First Congregational Church of Akron – The Upper Room\, 292 East Market St.\, Akron\, OH 44308 \n\n\n\n– July 16 at 7 PM – First United Methodist Church\, 64 W Chocolate Ave\, Hershey\, PA 17033 \n\n\n\nAll concerts on the tour are free to attend. A free-will offering will be collected to help cover the tour expenses. The Wichita concert is part of the Pinnacle Festival – more information can be found here.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/concert-arsis-handbell-ensemble-akron-oh/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Akron\, The upper room\, 292 East Market St.\, Akron\, Ohio\, 44308
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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SUMMARY:Concert: Arsis Handbell Ensemble - Chicago area\, IL
DESCRIPTION:EANC is a proud sponsor. Dear friends in the Chicago area\, join us on July 13 at 6 PM – Christus Victor Lutheran Church\, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Rd.\, Elk Grove Village\, IL 60007. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 12-member Arsis Handbell Ensemble\, conducted by Aivar Mäe\, has been invited to perform at the prestigious “Pinnacle 2025” festival in Wichita\, Kansas. This is one of the most important handbell music events in the United States\, where performers are selected through a competitive application process. We are honored to represent Estonia on this international stage. \n\n\n\nThe concert tour will take place from July 5 to 18\, 2025\, featuring eight performances in the following cities: Baltimore (MD)\, Pittsburgh (PA)\, Louisville (KY)\, Wichita (KS)\, Alton (IL)\, Chicago (IL)\, Akron (OH)\, and Hershey (PA). \n\n\n\nThis tour is made possible with the support of the Estonian Cultural Endowment\, the Estonian American National Council\, AS Tallink Grupp\, and GIGA Ehitus OÜ. \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to share Estonia’s unique handbell tradition with American audiences! \n\n\n\nTour Schedule and Venues: \n\n\n\n– July 7 at 7 PM – Church of the Resurrection\, 11525 Greenspring Ave\, Timonium\, MD 21093 \n\n\n\n– July 8 at 7 PM – Saints John and Paul Church – Cardinal DiNardo Center\, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd.\, Sewickley\, PA 15143 \n\n\n\n– July 9 at 7 PM – Christ Church United Methodist\, 4614 Brownsboro Rd.\, Louisville\, KY 40207 \n\n\n\n– July 11 at 6 PM – Pinnacle 2025 Festival\, Century II Performing Arts Center\, 225 W Douglas Ave.\, Wichita\, KS 67202 \n\n\n\n– July 12 at 7 PM – Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel\, 5800 Godfrey Rd.\, Godfrey\, IL 62035 \n\n\n\n– July 13 at 6 PM – Christus Victor Lutheran Church\, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Rd.\, Elk Grove Village\, IL 60007 \n\n\n\n– July 15 at 7 PM – First Congregational Church of Akron – The Upper Room\, 292 East Market St.\, Akron\, OH 44308 \n\n\n\n– July 16 at 7 PM – First United Methodist Church\, 64 W Chocolate Ave\, Hershey\, PA 17033 \n\n\n\nAll concerts on the tour are free to attend. A free-will offering will be collected to help cover the tour expenses. The Wichita concert is part of the Pinnacle Festival – more information can be found here.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/concert-arsis-handbell-ensemble-chicago-area-il/
LOCATION:Christus Victor Lutheran Church\, 1045 S Arlington Heights Rd\, Elk Grove Village\,\, Illinois\, 60007
CATEGORIES:Chicago,Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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SUMMARY:Concert: Arsis Handbell Ensemble @ Pinnacle Festival 2025 - Wichita\, KS
DESCRIPTION:Arsis Handbell Ensemble to Perform at Prestigious Festival in the United States \n\n\n\nThe 12-member Arsis Handbell Ensemble\, led by conductor Aivar Mäe\, has been selected toperform at Pinnacle 2025\, one of the most renowned handbell music festivals in the UnitedStates. Held in Wichita\, Kansas\, the festival features only top ensembles chosen through acompetitive selection process. It is a great honor for Arsis to represent Estonia on thisinternational stagThe concert tour will take place from July 5 to 18\, 2025\, with performances in eight U.S. cities:Baltimore (MD)\, Pittsburgh (PA)\, Louisville (KY)\, Wichita (KS)\, Alton (IL)\, Chicago (IL)\, Akron(OH)\, and Hershey (PA). The tour program includes works that showcase the ensemble’stechnical skill and musical artistry\, while also introducing audiences to Estonia’s rich musicalheritage. Estonian composers featured in the program include Heino Eller\, Arvo Pärt\, andTõnu Kõrvits. All concerts are free of charge.The Arsis Handbell Ensemble is a unique phenomenon in Estonian musical culture and hasbeen active for nearly 32 years. The ensemble has proven its high artistic level both at homeand abroad\, having performed in countries across the globe\, including China\, the UnitedStates\, Canada\, Israel\, and most European countries. The 12 performers taking part in the U.S.tour are all graduates of the Arsis Handbell School and were selected for the concertensemble through a competitive process. \n\n\n\nThe tour is made possible with the support of The Estonian American National Council(EANC)\, AS Tallink Grupp\, GIGA Ehitus OÜ\, and the Estonian Cultural Endowment.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/concert-arsis-handbell-ensemble-pinnacle-festival-2025-wichita-ks/
LOCATION:Century II Performing Arts Center\, 225 W Douglas Ave.\, Wichita\, Kansas\, 67202
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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SUMMARY:Concert: Arsis Handbell Ensemble in Louisville\, KY
DESCRIPTION:It’s not everyday that an Estonian handbell ensemble performs in Kentucky. A good opportunity for some Estonian culture.  \n\n\n\nEANC is proud to be a sposnor of this tour.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/concert-arsis-handbell-ensemble-in-louisville-ky/
LOCATION:Christ Church United Methodist\, 4614 Brownsboro Rd\, Louisville\, Kentucky\, 40207
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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SUMMARY:Concert: Arsis Handbell Ensemble in Pittsburg area\, PA
DESCRIPTION:As a Proud sposnor\, EANC is pleased to present  \n\n\n\nthe Estonian handbell ensemble ARSIS. Join us for a concert on July 8\, at the Saints John and Paul Church – Cardinal Di Nardo Center\, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd.\, Sewickley\, PA 1143
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/concert-arsis-handbell-ensemble-in-pittsburg-area-pa/
LOCATION:Saints John and Paul Church\, Cardinal Dinardo Center\, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd.\, Sewickley\, Pennsylvania\, 15143
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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SUMMARY:Concert: Arsis Handbell Ensemble in Baltimore\, MD
DESCRIPTION:As a proud sponsor\, EANC is proud to present the US Tour of the Arsis Handbell Ensemble. Join us for an evening of free and uplifting music on July 7 at 7 PM – Church of the Resurrection\, 11525 Greenspring Ave\, Timonium\, MD 21093 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 12-member Arsis Handbell Ensemble\, conducted by Aivar Mäe\, has been invited to perform at the prestigious “Pinnacle 2025” festival in Wichita\, Kansas. This is one of the most important handbell music events in the United States\, where performers are selected through a competitive application process. We are honored to represent Estonia on this international stage. \n\n\n\nThe concert tour will take place from July 5 to 18\, 2025\, featuring eight performances in the following cities: Baltimore (MD)\, Pittsburgh (PA)\, Louisville (KY)\, Wichita (KS)\, Alton (IL)\, Chicago (IL)\, Akron (OH)\, and Hershey (PA). \n\n\n\nThis tour is made possible with the support of the Estonian Cultural Endowment\, the Estonian American National Council\, AS Tallink Grupp\, and GIGA Ehitus OÜ. \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to share Estonia’s unique handbell tradition with American audiences! \n\n\n\nTour Schedule and Venues: \n\n\n\n– July 7 at 7 PM – Church of the Resurrection\, 11525 Greenspring Ave\, Timonium\, MD 21093 \n\n\n\n– July 8 at 7 PM – Saints John and Paul Church – Cardinal DiNardo Center\, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd.\, Sewickley\, PA 15143 \n\n\n\n– July 9 at 7 PM – Christ Church United Methodist\, 4614 Brownsboro Rd.\, Louisville\, KY 40207 \n\n\n\n– July 11 at 6 PM – Pinnacle 2025 Festival\, Century II Performing Arts Center\, 225 W Douglas Ave.\, Wichita\, KS 67202 \n\n\n\n– July 12 at 7 PM – Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel\, 5800 Godfrey Rd.\, Godfrey\, IL 62035 \n\n\n\n– July 13 at 6 PM – Christus Victor Lutheran Church\, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Rd.\, Elk Grove Village\, IL 60007 \n\n\n\n– July 15 at 7 PM – First Congregational Church of Akron – The Upper Room\, 292 East Market St.\, Akron\, OH 44308 \n\n\n\n– July 16 at 7 PM – First United Methodist Church\, 64 W Chocolate Ave\, Hershey\, PA 17033 \n\n\n\nAll concerts on the tour are free to attend. A free-will offering will be collected to help cover the tour expenses. The Wichita concert is part of the Pinnacle Festival – more information can be found here.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/concert-arsis-handbell-ensemble-in-baltimore-md/
LOCATION:Church of the Resurrection\, 11525 Greesnpring Ave\, Timonium\, Maryland\, 21093
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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SUMMARY:Estonian Handbell Ensemble ARSIS on Tour in the US
DESCRIPTION:Take advantage of this special opportunity to see the renowned Estonian handbell ensemble Arsis on tour this summer. Known for expressive and innovative performances of Estonian handbell music\, Arsis is invited to perform at the prestigious Pinnacle Festival in Wichita\, Kansas. The tour runs July 7-16\, with stops in Illinois\, Indiana\, Kansas\, Maryland and Pennsylvania. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEANC is a proud sponsor of this tour\, and delighted to help bring Estonian performers to American audiences and Estonian communities off the beaten path. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTour Schedule and Venues: \n\n\n\n\nJuly 7 at 7 PM (Baltimore\, MD) – Church of the Resurrection\, 11525 Greenspring Ave\,Timonium\, MD 21093\n\n\n\nJuly 8 at 7 PM (Pittsburgh\, PA) – Saints John and Paul Church – Cardinal DiNardoCenter\, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd.\, Sewickley\, PA 15143\n\n\n\nJuly 9 at 7 PM – (Louisville\, KY) – Christ Church United Methodist\, 4614 BrownsboroRd.\, Louisville\, KY 40207\n\n\n\nJuly 11 – (Wichita\, KS) – Pinnacle 2025 Festival\, Century II Performing Arts Center\,225 W Douglas Ave.\, Wichita\, KS 67202\n\n\n\nJuly 12 – (Alton\, IL) – Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel\, 5800 Godfrey Rd.\, Godfrey\,IL 62035\n\n\n\nJuly 13 at 6 PM – (Chicago\, IL) – Christus Victor Lutheran Church\, 1045 S. ArlingtonHeights Rd.\, Elk Grove Village\, IL 60007\n\n\n\nJuly 15 at 7 PM – (Akron\, OH) – First Congregational Church of Akron – The UpperRoom\, 292 East Market St.\, Akron\, OH 44308\n\n\n\nJuly 16 at 7 PM – (Hershey\, PA) – First United Methodist Church\, 64 W Chocolate Ave\,Hershey\, PA 17033
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-handbell-ensemble-arsis-tour/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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SUMMARY:Estonia's XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Celebration “Iseoma” ("Kinship")
DESCRIPTION:Rewatch the Estonian Song and Dance Festival performances here \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMe loome ise oma elu ja õnne.Me räägime ise oma keelt.Me laulame ise oma häälega omi laule.Me pühitseme iseoma laulupidu.Et kasvada oma rahvaga.Et armastada iseoma Eestit. \n\n\n\nTere tulemast XXVIII laulupeole “Iseoma”!Laulupeo kunstiline juht Heli Jürgenson \n\n\n\nMeie kandi inimesed –sõtsed\, kõugud\, sugulasedotsustasid kokku saada\,kokku tuua mugulased.\n\n\n\nMeie juures tuleb tänavu suur pidu\, millest ei tohi ilmaski ilma jääda. Armastust ja musta leiba peab jaguma igaühele\, kes meie trallamil tallab. Nii et pakkige pambud ja pasunad\, kammid ja kostid\, lootused ja luhtaminekud ning karake kõige täiega Keskpõrandale kokku. \n\n\n\nNii on sõnastanud tantsupeo dramaturg Laura Võigemast kutses XXI tantsupeole \n\n\n\nTantsupidu räägib sel korral meie iseoma lugu\, räägib inimeseks olemisest\, räägib eestlastest ja sellest\, mis on meile oma ja oluline. Jah\, meid on küll vähe\, meie maa on väike\, aga teisalt oleme kõik erinevad\, nii nagu on erinevad ka meie tavad\, kombed\, tantsud\, laulud\, pillilood ja murdekeel. Ja erinevad on ka kirevad isiksused meie kõigi suguvõsades. Me peame kokku hoidma. Igaüht oma iseärasustes hindama ja austama\, kõigist hoolima\, neid armastama\, ning\, kui vaja – neile andestama. Vaid nõnda püsime elus\, püsime oma vaba riigina ja ainult nõnda saavad elada meie kultuur\, tavad ja kombed.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Celebration “Iseoma” (“Kinship”)\n\n\n\nThe treasured festival will take place from July 3rd to 6th\, 2025. This acclaimed national event features over 40\,000 choir singers\, orchestral musicians\, folk dancers\, and folk musicians. Estonian-American choirs and dance groups are among them! More than 100\,000 spectators gather to witness three dance performances\, one folk music concert\, and two concerts of the song festival. \n\n\n\nEANC is proud\, along with our partners Estonian Relief Committee and Estonian Students Fund\, to be a supporter of the numerous Estonian-American choirs and dance groups taking part in this treasured tradition!  \n\n\n\nRead more here about the US Estonian choirs and dance groups representing our communities at the Song and Dance Festival and how you make a difference\, here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n(The event schedule below is in Estonian time.)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSong & Dance Celebration Schedule:\n\n\n\nJuly 3\, 2025\n\n\n\nXXI Dance Celebration’s 1st performance at Kalev Central Stadium at 19:00 (approx. end at 22:00) \n\n\n\nJuly 4\, 2025\n\n\n\nXXI Dance Celebration’s 2nd performance at Kalev Central Stadium at 11:00 (approx. end at 14:00) \n\n\n\nFolk Music Concert at Vabaduse Square at 14:00 (approx. end at 17:00) \n\n\n\nXXI Dance Celebration’s 3rd performance at Kalev Central Stadium at 18:00 (approx. end at 21:00) \n\n\n\nJuly 5\, 2025\n\n\n\nGrand procession of all participants from Vabaduse Square to Tallinn Song Celebration Grounds at 13:00 (approx.end at 19:00) \n\n\n\nXXVIII Song Celebration’s opening concert at Tallinn Song Celebration Grounds at 19:30 (approx. end at 23:00) \n\n\n\nJuly 6\, 2025\n\n\n\nXXVIII Song Celebration’s main concert at Tallinn Song Celebration Grounds at 14:00 (approx. end at 21:00) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRead more about the Song and Dance Festival tradition\, the repertoires\, participants\, trivia and more at Avaleht – XXVIII Laulu- ja XXI tantsupidu
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonias-xxviii-song-and-xxi-dance-celebration-iseoma-kinship/
LOCATION:Kalev Stadium and Song Festival Grounds\, Tallinn
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T180000
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SUMMARY:Screening: The Paradox of Seabrook Farms
DESCRIPTION:Great opportunity to see Helga Merits’ new documentary “The Paradox of Seabrook Farms – Shattered Dreams\, Restored Hopes” in Tallinn\, Estonia. EANC is a proud support of this important documentary.  \n\n\n\nThe long-awaited European premiere takes place on the 29th of June\, 6 pm in Kino Artis: \n\n\n\n https://www.kino.ee/…/7335/the_paradox_of_seabrook_farms \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAnother screening will held on the 1st of July\, 6 pm at Vabamu: \n\n\n\nhttps://vabamu.ee/…/filmiohtu-the-paradox-of-seabrook…/
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/screening-the-paradox-of-seabrook-farms-july-1/
LOCATION:Vabamu\, Toompea 8b\, Tallinn\, Estonia
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Merits Productions":MAILTO:meritsproductions@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T131248
CREATED:20250610T221329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T221614Z
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SUMMARY:Screening: The Paradox of Seabrook Farms
DESCRIPTION:Great opportunity to see Helga Merits’ new documentary “The Paradox of Seabrook Farms – Shattered Dreams\, Restored Hopes” in Tallinn\, Estonia. EANC is a proud support of this important documentary.  \n\n\n\nThe long-awaited European premiere takes place on the 29th of June\, 6 pm in Kino Artis: \n\n\n\n https://www.kino.ee/…/7335/the_paradox_of_seabrook_farms \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAnother screening will held on the 1st of July\, 6 pm at Vabamu: \n\n\n\n https://vabamu.ee/…/filmiohtu-the-paradox-of-seabrook…/
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/screening-the-paradox-of-seabrook-farms-29-june/
LOCATION:Kino Artis\, Estonia pst 9\, Tallinn\, Estonia
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Merits Productions":MAILTO:meritsproductions@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T235959
DTSTAMP:20260409T131248
CREATED:20250228T151246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T224739Z
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SUMMARY:Worldwide Estonian Festival. ESTO 2025: ÜHESKOOS
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Estonians from around the world for latest ESTO festival! The festivities get started in Sweden\, before heading over to Estonia\, where special events\, seminars and activities will take you to Narva and Tallinn. Visit the EST0 2025 website for tickets and more information.  \n\n\n\nWed–Fri 25–27 June  ESTO in StockholmSat–Mon 28–30 June  ESTO in NarvaTue–Thu 1–3 July  ESTO in TallinnThu–Sun 3–6 July  The XXVIII Estonian Song & XXI Dance Festival in Tallinn \n\n\n\n**2 July Estonian World Congress / Eesti Rahvuskongress ( Click here for info and program )  \n\n\n\n***4 July USA Day \n\n\n\nThe ESTO organizers encourage you to buy the inclusive ESTO Festival Pass\, available through May 26\, which offers benefits and access to events.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nESTO Festival Pass – Info and box office \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFull program listed below \n\n\n\nBe sure to reconnect with US Estos at the special 4th of July event\, USA DAY\, July 4\, at Fotografiska\, in Tallinn. Hosted by the Foundation for Estonian Arts & Letters (Eesti Kultuuri Fond Ameerika Ühendriikides).  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSTOCKHOLM\n\n\n\nWednesday\, 25 June\n\n\n\nESTO Eve17:00–18:30 Estonian Cultural Trails\, Skogskyrkogården18:00–00:00 ESTO Eve\, Stockholm Estonian House–19:00 Violin ensemble Viiulised and Rae Hobby School Folk Music Ensemble20:00–21:00 Concert: Cyrillius Kreek’s “Requiem”\, Church of Catherine\, Högbergsgatan 13 A  \n\n\n\nThursday\, 26 June\n\n\n\n12:00–18:00 Estonian Handicraft Fair\, Skansen\, Solliden14:00–15:30 Kids’ program\, Skansen\, Tingsvallen16:00–17:30 ESTO Opening Ceremony\, concert “Windows of Time”\, Skansen\, Solliden18:00–00:00 Secret pub\, Stockholm Estonian House \n\n\n\nFriday\, 27 June\n\n\n\n10:00–12:00 Seminar “Mass Flight of 1944”\, Stockholm Estonian House– 10:00–10:50 Thomas Niit\, “Refugee Boat TRIINA” (in English)– 11:00–12:00 Documentary film ‘The Little Boy’s Escape to the West’ – Taavi Kaaman and the filmmakers Aili Suiste Rundin \n\n\n\nExcursions– 12:00–14:45 Estonian Cultural Trails in Stockholm with Tiiu Valmet– 10:00–13:00 Stockholm Estonian School\, Svartmangatan 20 \n\n\n\nExhibitions\, Stockholm Estonian House– Estonian Artists in Sweden– Estonian Writers in Sweden: Marie Under– Mass Flight of 1944 \n\n\n\nGroup Trip across the Baltic Sea17:30 M/S Baltic Queen\, Värtahamnen \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNARVA\n\n\n\nSaturday\, 28 June\n\n\n\n10:45 Arrival in Tallinn\, Tallink D-Terminal11:30 Buses depart from Tallinn to Narva13:50 Arrival in Narva-Jõesuu (Hotel check-in)Buses Narva-Jõesuu – Narva – Narva-Jõesuu10:00–22:00 Estonian Food and Handicraft Fair\, Narva Castle12:00 Soapbox Rally – self-built engineless car competition\, starts at Raja street13:00–18:00 Artist’s Day\, Joala 20\, Kreenholm Factory\, Narva Art Residency15:00–18:00 Youth Congress: “Multilingualism Opens Doors”\, University of Tartu Narva College\, Raekoja plats 219:00 Grand procession of all participants (Narva Town Hall – Narva Castle)19:30–23:00 Opening of Narva City Days and Concert\, Narva Castle20:30 Theatre “Narva – The City We Lost”\, Vabalava\, Linda 222:00 Secret Pub\, DJ Ahto Külvet\, Vabalava\, Linda 2 \n\n\n\nSport17:00 Narva City Run: Mile Run 1609 m\, Äkkeküla Sports Center. Read more HERE >>– Skatepark– Volleyball \n\n\n\nExcursions16:00–17.30 Swedish Narva\, the upper promenade by the Hahn stairs17:45–18:30 Victoria Bastion Passages\, Pimeaia 316:00–17:30 The History of Narva Castle\, Narva museum\, Peetri plats 717:45–18:30 Virtual reality exhibition “The new life of Old Narva”\, Raekoda\, Raekoja plats 117:45–18:30 Guided tour of Narva Town Hall\, Raekoja plats 116:00–17:30 Sinimäed (Blue Mountains) 1944 \n\n\n\nExhibitionsTo be Advised \n\n\n\nSunday\, 29 June\n\n\n\n10:00–22:00 Estonian Food and Handicraft Fair\, Narva Castle11:00–12:30 Concert-Service\, Cyrillius Kreek’s “Requiem”\, Alexander’s Cathedral12:35–12:50 Videoinstallation “The Sky Above Narva”\, Alexander´s Cathedral13:00–14:00 Alexander´s Cathedral\, Narva: Past and Present\, Alexander´s Cathedral13:00–18:00 Artist’s Day\, Joala 20\, Kreenholm Factory\, Narva Art Residency13:30–15:00 Kreenholm: the history of the textile giant\, Joala 3216:00 Song Festival Flame arrives\, Narva Castle16:30 Concert: “ESTO SONG”\, Narva Castle18:00–22:00 Folk Festival\, Narva Castle– Naised Köögis– SweedEst Song (Sweden)– Zetod (Setomaa)22:30–23:50 ESTO SPECIAL CRUISE Boat trip on the Narva river\, Narva port \n\n\n\nSport9:00–15:00 Narva City Run10:00 Limpa Kids´ Race. Read more HERE >>11:00 5 km run\, race walk\, Nordic walking (pole walking)12:00 10 km run\, race walk\, Nordic walking (pole walking) \n\n\n\nMonday\, 30 June\n\n\n\n10:00–17:00 Future Forum “Opportunities in Ida-Viru County: Security\, Development\, Jobs\, Business\, and Tourism”. Narva-Jõesuu\, Narva\, Sillamäe\, Tallinn \n\n\n\nExcursions9:00–10:00 Narva-Jõesuu Ethnography Museum\, Nurme 3810:00–11:30 History of Narva-Jõesuu11:30–12:00 Narva–Jõesuu lighthouse\, Tuletorni 3Excursion packages11:40–22:00 Package 1: Boat trip from Narva-Jõesuu to Narva – Kreenholm – Sinimäed – Liimala – Tallinn14:15–22:30 Package 2: Swedish Narva – Narva Town Hall – The new life of Old Narva – Sinimäed – Liimala – Tallinn14.15–22.30 Package 3: Sinimäed 1944 – Sillamäe – Toila 1938 – Tallinn \n\n\n\n21:00 Secret pub\, Restaurant “Slava Ukraini”\, Kopli 2c\, Tallinn \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTALLINN\n\n\n\nTuesday\, 1 July\n\n\n\n10:00 #NETWORKS\, meetings & exhibitions\, Kultuurikatel\, Kursi 3Registration is open HERE >>– Estonian schools and summer camps abroad– Estonian houses\, outdoor associations (campgrounds\, etc.) abroad– Estonian diaspora media and communication networks abroad– Estonian archives\, libraries and the preservation of Estonian memory abroad– Estonian churches and congregations abroad– Estonian academics abroad– Estonian sororities and fraternities abroad– Estonian folk culture abroad (choirs\, dance groups\, theatre and ethnographic circles)– Estonian artists and art collections abroad– Estonian writers & translators abroad– Estonian Chambers of Commerce and Business Diplomacy Advocates Abroad \n\n\n\nSport– Volleyball Tournament- Registration is open HERE >>9:00–12:00 Indoor\, Sõle Spordikeskus\, Sõle 40 A13:00–18:00 Beach\, Teras Beach\, Lõuka 6 \n\n\n\n18:00 Secret pub – Canada Day\, Põhjala\, Peetri 5 \n\n\n\nWednesday\, 2 July\n\n\n\n10:00 International Congress of Estonian Organizations: Our Collective Memory\, Radisson Collection\, Rävala 3Registration is open HERE >> \n\n\n\nSport– Basketball– Football– Table tennis– Running competitionsSnelli Stadium\, Toompuiestee 24 A \n\n\n\n19:30 ESTO Gala\, Seaplane Harbour (Lennusadam)\, Vesilennuki 6 \n\n\n\nSecret pub\, Restaurant “Slava Ukraini”\, Kopli 2c \n\n\n\nThursday\, July 3\n\n\n\n14:00 Memorial Ceremony at the Communist Victims Memorial\, Maarjamäe20:00 Concert SweedEst Song “Sauna taga”\, (Sweden)\, Fotografiska\, Telliskivi 60a-8 \n\n\n\nFriday\, July 4\n\n\n\n21:00  SecretSongAndDanceParty – USA Night\, Fotografiska\, Telliskivi 60a-8 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBUY YOUR ESTO TICKETS HERE
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/esto-2025/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T131248
CREATED:20250529T160531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T161749Z
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SUMMARY:Estonian Consular Mission: Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:Estonian Consul in Washington\, DC will conduct a Consular Mission in Connecticut \n\n\n\nEstonian Consul Tarmo Punnik \n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, June 21st: 3 pm – 6 pmIf the local Midsummer Event is postponed due to inclement weather\, rain date scheduled for Sunday\, June 22\, 3 pm – 6 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: The Estonian Grounds in Connecticut \n\n\n\n25 Times Farms Road\, Andover\, CT 06232. \n\n\n\nAll consular services are available during the missions. \n\n\n\nPlease bring:• Your US passport (if applicable)• Your Estonian passport or ID card \n\n\n\n• Payment options: debit or credit card \n\n\n\nAll are invited to stay for the Annual Midsummer and Victory Day celebration hosted by the Connecticut Estonian Society. Tenting on site available. Program\, music\, food\, bonfire\, volleyball\, singing\, more.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInfo konsulaarmissiooni kohta: \n\n\n\nEesti konsul Washington DCs viib läbi konsulaarmissiooni: \n\n\n\nConnecticuti Eesti Maa\, Connecticutis: \n\n\n\n\n21 juuni: 3PM-6PM\n\n\n\nkui jaanituli lükkub edasi\, siis 22. juuni 3PM-6PM\n\n\n\n\nAsukoht: 25 Times Farms Road\, Andover\, CT 06232. \n\n\n\nMissioonide käigus on saadaval kõik konsulaarteenused. \n\n\n\nKaasa võtta• Teie USA pass (kui on olemas)• Teie Eesti pass või ID-kaart \n\n\n\nMaksevõimalused: deebet- või krediitkaart
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-consular-mission-connecticut/
LOCATION:Connecticut Estonian Grounds — Connecticuti Eesti Maa\, 25 Times Farm Road\, Andover\, Connecticut (USA)\, 06232
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Estonian Culture,Government of Estonia,Jaaniõhtu - Midsummer!,Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T131249
CREATED:20250606T171840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T213933Z
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SUMMARY:Midsummer & Victory Day Celebration - Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Estonian Society opens up the CT Estonian Grounds to welcome family & friends\, new and old\, near and far\, to celebrate the summer solstice and Estonia’s Victory Day! CES is honoured to host Estonian Consul Tarmo Punnik\, who will be available for consular services from 3 –  6 pm. Rain date: June 22. Look at the CES Facebook page for announcements.  \n\n\n\nJoin us to enjoy folkduo Valev Laube (violin) and Charlie Rauh (guitar)\, special guest speaker Consul Tarmo Punnik\, volleyball and other activities\, grilling and picnic buffet\, singing and dancing around the fire!  \n\n\n\nIt is recommend you bring a campchair or blanket\, if you want to sit directly fire-side (benches an dpicnic tables are also available on site)\, and don´t forget a towel if you´d like to dip into the Hop River. A light layer might be handy for evening. BYOB.  Tenting is available. \n\n\n\nNB! Do you want to apply for/ renew your Estonian passport or are you in need of other consular services? Good news! \n\n\n\nIt is an honor at this event to welcome a consular mission from the Embassy of the Republic of Estonia. Consul Tarmo Punnik will provide consular services from 3 pm to 6 pm. Click here for related information about what documents you might need to bring along. Tip: Even if your passport is not in need of renewal\, this is a conveneient opportunity to update your “e-fingerprint” – you can complete the other tasks online when it becomes necessary. The e-fingerprint is valid for 5 years.  \n\n\n\n\nWebsite
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/midsummer-and-victory-day-celebration-connecticut/
LOCATION:Connecticut Estonian Grounds — Connecticuti Eesti Maa\, 25 Times Farm Road\, Andover\, Connecticut (USA)\, 06232
CATEGORIES:Estonian Culture,Family activities,Jaaniõhtu - Midsummer!
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Estonian Society - Connecticuti Eesti Selts":MAILTO:estoniansocietyct@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T131249
CREATED:20250604T174714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T175820Z
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SUMMARY:Jaanipäev/Midsummer Celebration: Seattle
DESCRIPTION:The Seattle Estonian Society invites you to join them for a Midsuumer Celebration! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLet’s get together and celebrate Midsummer at Golden Gardens! Since we can’t reserve fire pits\, we’ll have to find a spot when we arrive. But don’t worry — you should be able to find a group of Estonians without much trouble! \n\n\n\nWhat to bring:Chairs or blankets to sit onYour favorite Jaanipäeva dish to shareFlowers to make wreaths \n\n\n\nThere’s a playground for kids to enjoy\, and we’ll have fun with games like Molky\, soccer\, and volleyball. Feel free to bring any other summer games you love! And if you play a musical instrument\, bring it along — this is the perfect chance for a great audience!  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\n——————– \n\n\n\nTuleme kokku ja tähistame Jaanipäeva Golden Gardensis! Kuna lõkkeplatse ei saa ette broneerida\, peame kohapeal vaatama\, kus oma koha leiame. Aga ära muretse – eestlaste grupi leidmine ei tohiks olla keeruline! \n\n\n\nMida kaasa võtta:Toolid või tekid istumiseksSinu Jaanipäeva lemmiktoit jagamiseksLilled\, et pärga teha \n\n\n\nLastel on mänguväljak\, kus ringi joosta. Mängime Molkyt\, jalgpalli\, võrkpalli. Võta kaasa ka suve mänge\, mida armastad! Kui sul on muusikariist\, siis too see kaasa – meil on suurepärane publik!  \n\n\n\nOotame teid kõiki! 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/jaanipaev-midsummer-celebartion-seattle/
LOCATION:Golden Gardens
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Jaaniõhtu - Midsummer!
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seattle Estonian Society":MAILTO:estoseattle@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T160000
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DTSTAMP:20260409T131249
CREATED:20250613T215815Z
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SUMMARY:Jaaniõhtu / Midsummer Celebration - Lakewood\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:The Lakewod Estonia Association invites you to their annual Midsummer celebration! Entertainment and atmsophere provided by RAHVAMUUSIKUD TRIO KOLM from Estonia! \n\n\n\nJoin us for traditional meals and cold drinks. \n\n\n\nFolk games\, dancing\, singing\, raffle.  \n\n\n\nVendors: Amest Esto Food and Estomex Jewelry! \n\n\n\nBring a friend and enjoy the day! \n\n\n\nKutsume kõiki Lakewoodi Eesti Majja tähistama Võidupüha ja Jaaniõhtut \, laupäeval \, 14 juunil\, 2025\, kell 4 pl.Esinevad RAHVAMUUSIKUD TRIO KOLM EestistPakume Jaanisööki – ja jookiRahvamängud\, tantsud\,ühislaulud \, loteriiMüüjad – Amest Esto Food ja Estomex JewelryVõta sõber kaasa ja tule naudi koos meiega !
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/jaaniohtu-midsummer-celebration-lakewood-nj/
LOCATION:Lakewood Eesti Maja / Lakewood Estonian House\, 4 Cross Street\, Jackson\, New Jersey\, 08527
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Jaaniõhtu - Midsummer!
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lakewood Estonian Association - Lakewoodi Eesti %C3%9Ching":MAILTO:lakewoodestonianhouse@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T131249
CREATED:20250613T184716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T192837Z
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SUMMARY:Jaaniõhtu / Midsummer Celebration - Chicago
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Estonian House welcomes you! \n\n\n\nThe Estonian House’s grounds will be open for our traditional Estonian mid-summer celebration. Park will open at 2:00 pm. We will have a grill-bar (beginning at 4 pm)\, Estonian beer\, games and bonfire. “Eesti Band” from Estonia will perform with the music. Admission is $25 per person (children under 16 years of age\, admitted free). First 100 paid admissions will receive a Eesti Maja logoed string backpack. \n\n\n\nChicago Eesti Maja kutsub!  Tulge tähistame meiega\, traditsiooniline Jaanipidu ootab ees!  Park avatakse kell 14.00. Grillbaar avatakse kell 16\, Eesti õlu\, mängud ja lõke. Esinevad muusikaga “Eesti Band” Eestist. Sissepääs on 25 dollarit inimese pealt (alla 16-aastased lapsed\, tasuta). Esimesed 100 tasutud piletit saavad Eesti Maja logoga nöörist seljakoti.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/midsummer-jaaniohtu-celebration-chicago/
LOCATION:Chicago Estonian House\, 14700 Estonian Ln\, IL 60015 United State\, Riverwoods\, Illinois\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Jaaniõhtu - Midsummer!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T235959
DTSTAMP:20260409T131249
CREATED:20250403T205158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T161543Z
UID:11887-1749168000-1749427199@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Long Islandi Jaanipäev ja Spordipäev - Midsummer Celebration & Sports Day
DESCRIPTION:Join in the summer fun\, welcome the summer solstice: Estonian songs\, dancing\, sports\, live music\, chlildren´s programs and\, of course\, the Midsummer bonfire – jaanituli!  \n\n\n\nSpecial guest performance by Estonian musician NOËP (alternative-pop artist)! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNOËP is the first ever Estonian artist to put on a stadium show. The stadium sold a record+breaking 14\,000 tickets in 2023. Besides enchanting audiences at home in Estonia\, NOËP has played to audiences in Dubai\, Beirut\, Paris (Musée d’Orsay)\, Brighton (The Great Escape). He has sold-out three headline shows in London. He currently has over 90 million streams on Spotify and has won 6 Estonian Music Awards. \n\n\n\nFun fact: NOËP recently started his own gin business venture “Sünk.” Buy your tickets to Jaanipäev now: The first 50 to purchase tickets will be entered into the June 7th raffle for a bottle of Sünk gin. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRead more (Estonian) \n\n\n\nRead more (English)
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/long-islandi-jaanipaev-spordipaev-midsummer-celebration-sports-day-i/
LOCATION:Long Island Estonian House\, 22 Middle Island Blvd.\,\, Middle Island\, New York\, 11953
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Jaaniõhtu - Midsummer!,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T131249
CREATED:20250312T210041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T212658Z
UID:11832-1748779200-1748793600@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Baltic Picnic 2025 - San Francisco Bay area
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a potluck lunch\, and an afternoon of casual sports and fun with friends and family. \n\n\n\nThis year the Bay Area Baltic Picnic moves to Huddart Park in Woodside to take advantage of the park’s wonderful amenities\, including hiking trails! \n\n\n\nWhere: Huddart Park\, Woodside at Zwierlein Picnic Area (see location on the map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nFEK26WZBbtp1E8b9) \n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday\, June 1\, 12:00 – 4:00 (registration opens at 11:30) \n\n\n\nFood: Roast pig and beer are provided by the organizers! All guests\, please bring side dishes to share (to serve 8-10)\, and anything extra to add to the grill or to drink. Please note that the park only allows beer and wine\, no hard alcohol. \n\n\n\nDogs: Dogs are not allowed at this park site. \n\n\n\nNew this year! Huddart Park is a beautiful\, natural location with miles of scenic hiking trails in the redwoods! Sign up for a self-guided morning hike before the event\, and let’s explore this corner of the world together! https://forms.gle/B6FjkaZ6CdHbvJ747 \n\n\n\nWays to help: The picnic is run by volunteers! Sign up to help during the day (https://www.signupgenius.com/…/20F054CAAA72BA2F49… ) – registration table\, help manage the potluck table and sports activities\, and clean up! We need you to make this event happen.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-picnic-2025-sf-bay-area/
LOCATION:Huddart Park\, 1100 Kings Mountain Rd\, Woodside\, California\, 94062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T131249
CREATED:20250523T150000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T155249Z
UID:12160-1748691000-1748710800@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:THE WASHINGTON BLUE HEPATICA RUN 2025: Anname Au!
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to salute and run to support the Estonian troops at \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHE WASHINGTON BLUE HEPATICA RUN 2025 \n\n\n\nThe Two-Mile Blue Hepatica run/Sinilillejooks has become a tradition of “Let us Salute!” campaign and in 2025 takes place across Estonia; in Copenhagen\, Denmark; Brussels\, Belgium; and for the eighth time also in Washington\, DC. \n\n\n\nThe registration fees for the “Let us Salute!” campaign are used to purchase mobility aids and other rehabilitation equipment for the Estonian wounded troops. \n\n\n\nThe run is open to everyone interested. This is a family event.Participants are welcome to run/walk. The path is scooter\, stroller friendly.The parking is available at the parking lot nearby.Park amenities: pavilions\, playground\, dog park\, restrooms. \n\n\n\n10:30 am: Bib pickup begins11:30 am: Race starts \n\n\n\n2-Mile Run \n\n\n\n$11.60incl. $1.60 Fee 11:30AM EDT–12:30PM EDT \n\n\n\nRegistration ends May 31\, 2025 at 11:45am EDT \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe forecast calls for clouds\, and warm temps at 69 F\, possibly a little rain (60%).Please come around 10:30\, so you will have time to get your number as a runner.  \n\n\n\nIf you would like to get a Blue Hepatica pin on Saturday\, then please join us on Saturday and purchase the pin online (only 20 available). People who will attend the event on Saturday and have purchased the pin online (or by cash on Saturday) will have the priority to claim the pin. \n\n\n\nAfter the run\, join us for a picnic\, followed by the annual meeting for the Washington Estonian Society follows. WES will provide plates\, forks\, water and cups. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks\, salads or cakes for sharing! \n\n\n\nIf you would like to volunteer at the event to make it a wonderful celebration or become part of our Board\, please let us know at  info@washingtonestoniansociety.org.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/the-washington-blue-hepatica-run-2025-anname-au/
LOCATION:1901A Jefferson Pike\, Knoxville\, Maryland 21758\, 1901A Jefferson Pike\, Knoxville\, Maryland\, 21758\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington (DC) Estonian Society":MAILTO:info@washingtonestoniansociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T131249
CREATED:20250515T174823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T174826Z
UID:12139-1747576800-1747576800@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Picnic @ the Chicago Estonian House
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this picnic\, hosted by the Chicago Estonian school parents and teachers. On the menu: grilled bratwurst\, salads\, and delicious picnice foods. Homemade cakes and for dessert. Join us for a fun and relaxed day!  \n\n\n\nAll are welcome! \n\n\n\nPühapäeval 18 mail. Chicago Eesti kooli lastevanemate ja õpetajate poolt korraldatud piknik kell 13.00.Menüüs grillvorstid\,salatid ja kõike muud paremat. Magustoiduks kodused koogid ja  \n\n\n\nKõik on teretulnud!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/picnic-the-chicago-estonian-house/
LOCATION:Chicago Eesti Maja / Chicago Estonian House\, 14700 Estonian Ln\, Riverwoods\,\, Illinois\, 60015-3553
CATEGORIES:Chicago,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T025959
DTSTAMP:20260409T131249
CREATED:20250408T032550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T033203Z
UID:11942-1746846000-1747018799@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:San Francisco Arts Festival Premiers Estonian Finnish Artist Anneli Kanninen
DESCRIPTION:Date(s) & Time(s):Sat May 10\, 2:30pm\, Sun May 11\, 6:00pmDuration: 30 minsShared bill with: Algiin total duration 70 mins \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProduction Details \n\n\n\nHOMEingHOMEing is a personal exploration of what it means to grow roots in a new place. Arriving in a new country\, culture and a language\, how does one start building home\, while remembering what has been left behind? Through the lenses of different languages and contemporary dance\, this work-in-progress performance researches the sensory and cultural experiences of home\, connection\, and how generations respond to uprooting. \n\n\n\n“With this performance\, I want to honor all the mothers who didn’t have the chance to get a sufficient education and worked their entire lives to put their children through school so that they could get more opportunities in life.” \n\n\n\nIn FinnishHOMEing on tutkimus kodista ja kuulumisen tunteesta eri kielten ja nykytanssin kautta esitettynä. Miten rakentaa uusi koti ja mitä jää taakse\, kun muuttaa uuteen maahan ja kulttuuriin? \n\n\n\n”Tämän teoksen kautta haluan kunnioittaa kaikkia niitä äitejä\, jotka eivät saaneet tilaisuutta riittävään koulutukseen\, ja työskentelivät koko elämänsä\, jotta seuraava sukupolvi saisi enemmän tilaisuuksia elämässä.” \n\n\n\nIn EstonianHOMEing on kodu ja kuuluvustunde uurimise lavastus läbi erinevate keelte ja moderntantsu prisma. Kuidas alustada uue kodu rajamist saabudes teise riiki\, keele ja kultuurilise keskkonda? \n\n\n\n“Selle lavastusega tahan austada kõiki emasid\, kellel ei olnud võimalust omandada piisavat haridust ja kes töötasid terve elu selle nimel\, et oma lapsed koolis käiksid\, et järgmine põlvkond saaks elus rohkem võimalusi.” \n\n\n\nArtist BiographiesAnneli KanninenAnneli is a multidisciplinary artist working in the intersections of dance\, theater and languages with a focus on themes of home and belonging. Anneli’s career was formed in the underground street and house dance culture\, mainly in voguing and the ballroom community\, with mentors like Archie Burnett\, Benny Ninja and Javier Ninja. Over the past 15 years\, Anneli has performed in Scandinavia and Europe working with artists and performers in music\, fashion and TV industries\, teaching master classes and collaborating with award-winning choreographers and arts institutions. She’s worked with choreographer Trajal Harrel (US) at ImPulsTanz in Vienna\, voguing icon Jose Xtravaganza (US) in London and artist Brian Lobel (US/UK) for Zodiak – Centre for New Dance in Helsinki. Anneli’s work has been supported by the Ministry of Culture and Education in Finland\, and an expert organization Circus & Dance Info Finland. Anneli was born in Estonia\, lived and worked in Finland\, and is now based in the Bay Area. They are looking forward to connecting with the rich and vibrant Bay Area artist community. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTicket Information\n\n\n\nEarly Bird: $20\, Advance: $25\, Door: $28For the best deals\, see multiple shows with a discount Festival Pass.TICKETSFESTIVAL PASS \n\n\n\n\nTickets/Festival Pass\n\n\n\n\nArtist Information\n\n\n\nWritten & Performed by: Anneli Kanninen \n\n\n\nArtist Website\n\n\n\nVisit Artist Website
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/11942/
LOCATION:The Marsh Studio\, 1062 Valencia St\, SF\, CA 94110\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T131249
CREATED:20250417T130922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T130926Z
UID:12021-1746378000-1746388800@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Mother's Day Celebration and Spring Concert (L.A.)
DESCRIPTION:A joint celebration of Mother’s Day hosted by the Estonian School\, the Los Angeles Estonian congregation\, the mixed choir and the kannel ensemble Inglikeeled at the Estonian House. Performances by the Estonian School students\, the mixed choir\, Inglikeeled and presentations by the Estonian School and members of the congregation. Snacks and coffee will be served after the event.  \n\n\n\nTäienduskooli\, Eesti koguduse\, segakoori ja kandleansambli Inglikeeled ühine Emadepäeva tähistamine Eesti Majas. Kavas täienduskooli laste\, segakoori ja Inglikeelte esinemised ning täienduskooli ja koguduse liikmete päevakohased ettekanded. Järgneb kohvilaud.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/mothers-day-celebration-and-spring-concert-l-a/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Eesti Maja  / Los Angeles Estonian House\, 1306 West 24th Street\, Los Angeles\, Los Angeles\, 90007
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian Society of Los Angeles":MAILTO:renee@estoniaamerica.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T131249
CREATED:20250405T031715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T084912Z
UID:11920-1743847200-1743955200@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Vaba Eesti Sõna 76: Huumori seminar
DESCRIPTION:Ajalehe Vaba Eesti Sõna väljaandja The Nordic Press Estonian- American Publisher\, Inc. korraldab 76 aastapäeva puhul kevadseminari “Huumor ajakirjanduses” \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n5. aprill \n\n\n\nkell 10:00   Mis on Eesti Huumorimuuseum \n\n\n\n6. aprill\, kell 10.00 – 16.00  \n\n\n\nkell 10.00  Huumor ajakirjanduses \n\n\n\nkell 11.00  Urmas Nemvaltsi koomiksi õpituba  \n\n\n\nkell 12.00  MEELETU 55  \n\n\n\nkell 13:00 huumori õpituba
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/vaba-eesti-sona-76-huumori-seminar/
LOCATION:New York Estonian House\, 243 East 34th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Online Discussion,Opportunities,Virtual gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T131249
CREATED:20250403T020926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T021757Z
UID:11878-1743847200-1743955200@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Seminar: Meeletu 55 -  Celebrating Humor in Estonian Publication
DESCRIPTION:VABA EESTI SÕNA 76:  HUUMORI SEMINAR
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/seminar-meeletu-55-ves76-humor/
LOCATION:New York Estonian House
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nordic Press Estonian-American Publishers%2C Inc.":MAILTO:talitus@vabaeestisona.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T131249
CREATED:20250311T170217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T171812Z
UID:11813-1741717800-1741726800@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Estonian Design in Motion — immersive fashion performance (NY)
DESCRIPTION:Estonian Design House presents:  \n\n\n\nPerformance: Photoshoot Show at The Canvas \n\n\n\nWe invite you to an exclusive and immersive fashion performance show presented by the Estonian Design House. This one-of-a-kind event will showcase 15 talented Estonian designers who will present their unique and sustainable fashion creations through a dynamic performance by local performers. \n\n\n\nThe creative concept and staging are crafted by Reet Aus – a pioneer of Estonian sustainable fashion. As an esteemed fashion designer and environmental activist\, Reet Aus has been at the forefront of the upcycling movement\, redefining how fashion and sustainability coexist. Mauricio Zelaya\, a fashion photographer based in New York City will be capturing the show as part of the overall concept. \n\n\n\nKitty Florentine\, a fresh force from Estonia’s alternative music scene\, will bring ethereal vocals\, deep bass\, and textures you can almost taste. DJ Set by DJ Tiburón. \n\n\n\nIn addition to the performance\, the event will feature a diverse pop-up shop where attendees can purchase pieces from all the showcased brands. Afterward\, there will be a networking opportunity with drinks\, providing a chance to mingle with designers\, artists\, and fellow fashion enthusiasts. \n\n\n\nBrands on Stage: \n\n\n\n• Oksana Tandit• Reet Aus• Xenia Joost• Kirill Safonov• Sandra Luks• Karlotta• Alpaka• Franz Raver• Luxe Hapsal• No(N)s• Nordhale• Tie Apron• Tikunova• Tuub• Sokisahtel \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this extraordinary celebration of Estonian design\, sustainability\, and creativity! \n\n\n\nDate: March 11th\, 6:30 PM \n\n\n\nLocation: The Canvas 3.0 Showroom\, 0 Floor\, Oculus WTC \n\n\n\nRSVP/Tickets: https://lu.ma/be0idr7l  \n\n\n\n\nTIckets\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Website\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nEstonian Design House website\n\n\n\n\npresented by the Estonian Design House
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-design-in-motion-immersive-fashion-performance-ny/
LOCATION:The Canvas 3.0\, Oculus\, World Trade Center
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T235959
DTSTAMP:20260409T131249
CREATED:20250222T030730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T031244Z
UID:11658-1740787200-1740873599@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:EANC Grant Application Deadline for US Estonian choirs heading to Laulupidu
DESCRIPTION:EANC is proud to support US-based Estonian choirs performing at Laulupidu “Iseoma” in Estonia this summer! \n\n\n\nCongratulations to those choirs accepted to perform at this year’s Estonian Song Festival “Iseoma\,” held this summer in Tallinn. We are so proud that so many of you are committed to embracing Estonian culture and keeping traditions alive and well\, as you prepare for this honor of performing at this year’s Song and Dance Festival. All eyes will be upon you as you represent EstoAmericans in Estonia this summer. \n\n\n\nNot a singer\, but want to know more about the revered Estonian phenomenon Laulupidu? Check it out here>  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease complete the following grant application\, available here:Application deadline for Choir submissions: March 1stApplication deadline for dance groups: March 15th. \n\n\n\nOnce you have submitted your application\, please take a few moments to send us a high-resolution foto and/or video of your group\, your logo (if you have one)\, and a short intro/description of your group\, that we may use for promotional or press materials. Send to erku@estosite.org \n\n\n\nQuestions about applying? Write to erku@estosite.org
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eanc-grant-application-deadline-for-us-estonian-choirs-heading-to-laulupidu/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
CATEGORIES:Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian American National Council":MAILTO:erku@estosite.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T235959
DTSTAMP:20260409T131249
CREATED:20250122T070507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T234203Z
UID:11427-1740700800-1740959999@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:World-class feature films and documentaries for all generations – a unique opportunity to get to know the Baltic soul – creative\, reflective\, and rebellious. EANC is proud to be a sponsor of this excellent festival! \n\n\n\nThe In-person festival runs Feb. 28 – March 2. The Virtual festival takes place March 3-17.  \n\n\n\nOrganized by The Baltic Film Committee\, in collaboration with ArtsEmerson. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS GO ON SALE FEBRUARY 3.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/boston-baltic-film-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Emerson Paramount Center\, 559 Washington St\, Boston\, MA 02111\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Virtual gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T235959
DTSTAMP:20260409T131249
CREATED:20250122T064028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T213355Z
UID:11419-1740355200-1740441599@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:EV 107! Estonian Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Eesti Vabariigi Aastapäev! ELAGU EESTI! \n\n\n\nRead EANC’s Estonain Independence Day Greeting here. \n\n\n\nPhoto: Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs \n\n\n\n\nThe 107th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia.  \n\n\n\n\nWatch live!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin in the celebrations!  \n\n\n\nThe flag-raising ceremony is at 7:30 a.m. Estonia time (12:30 am Eastern). Eesti Rahvusringhääling (Estonian public broadcasting) presents a day of celebratory events and coverage: Watch the main events: the Flag Raising ceremony at Toompea\, the military parade\, and President´s reception\, concert and more! A day to embrace! (full schedule below)  \n\n\n\nEstonia — Estonia is a place for independent minds \n\n\n\nHow do Estonians celebrate Independence Day?\n\n\n\nEach year\, February 24th is marked by fireworks\, concerts\, a parade of the Defense Forces\, and a presidential reception. Families come from all over to admire military units and listen to the orchestras of the Estonian Defense Forces\, Police and Border Guard\, and the United States Air Force. Following the parade\, the Estonian president usually gives a televised speech and bestows state decorations to guests of honor at a national reception. Most events are also broadcast on TV throughout the day. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHere’s the typical schedule for Independence Day celebrations on February 24th:\n\n\n\n\nThe day begins with a flag-raising ceremony early in the morning. The ceremonial hoisting of the national flag at the Pikk Hermann Tower is open to the public.\n\n\n\nThe parade of the Defense Forces usually takes place in Tallinn’s Freedom Square.\n\n\n\nThe president hosts a public reception and gala concert at the Estonian Theater and Concert Hall.\n\n\n\n\nThere may also be events in support of Ukraine this year\, as February 24th also marks the third anniversary of Russia’s war of aggression. \n\n\n\nSource: visitestonia.com \n\n\n\nETV saatejuhid vabariigi aastapäeval: Andres Kuusk\, Taavi Eilat\, Anu Välba\, Marko Reikop Autor/allikas: Ken Mürk/ERR\n\n\n\n24. veebruari sündmustest saab läbi päeva otsepildis osa nii ETV\, ETV2\, ETV+ kui ka ERR-i portaali ja Jupiteri vahendusel. \n\n\n\nAastapäeva ülekanded 24.02\n\n\n\n7.30 Pidulik riigilipu heiskamineETV\, ETV2 (viipekeeles)\, ETV+\, Vikerraadio\, Raadio 4\, ERR.ee portaal \n\n\n\nKuberneri aias toimuval sündmusel peab kõne riigikogu esimees Lauri Hussar. Õnnistussõnad ütleb Eesti Evangeelse Luterliku Kiriku peapiiskop Urmas Viilma. ETV-s on saatejuht Taavi Eilat. \n\n\n\n9.00 Pärgade asetamine Vabadussõja võidusamba jalamileETV\, ETV+\, ERR.ee \n\n\n\nTseremoonial Tallinnas Vabaduse väljakul esineb kõnega peaminister Kristen Michal. Sündmust kommenteerib ETV-s Andres Kuusk. \n\n\n\n10.15 Oikumeeniline jumalateenistus Tallinna Piiskoplikus ToomkirikusETV\, ERR.ee \n\n\n\nOikumeenilisel jumalateenistusel Tallinna Piiskoplikus Toomkirikus teenib EELK peapiiskop Urmas Viilma. \n\n\n\n11.50 Kaitseväe paraad Vabaduse väljakulETV\, ETV+\, ERR.ee \n\n\n\nParaadi võtab vastu president Alar Karis ja paraadi juhatab kindralmajor Andrus Merilo. Sündmust kommenteerivad ETV-s Andres Kuusk ja kolonelleitnant Toomas Väli. \n\n\n\nKaitseväe paraad Vabaduse väljakul. Autor/allikas: Ken Mürk/ERR\n\n\n\n15.45 Eesti tänab 2025. Riiklike teenetemärkide üleandmineETV\, ERR.ee\, ETV+ (kell 15) \n\n\n\nVabariigi aastapäeva eel\, 22. veebruaril\, tunnustab president Alar Karis riiklike teenetemärkidega inimesi\, kelle pühendumus kutsetööle või kogukondlikule tegevusele on oluline osa Eesti tugevuse ja hakkamasaamise loos. \n\n\n\n17.30 ja 19.10 ning 21.20 Vabariigi aastapäeva peoõhtu EstoniasETV\, ERR.ee \n\n\n\nAastapäev kulmineerub peoõhtuga Estonias\, kuhu on kutsutud ligi 800 külalist. Tervitustseremoonia toimub ikka valges saalis ja meeleolukas koosviibimine jätkub kontserdisaalis sõjaväeorkestri ja solistide esituste saatel. Külalistega vestlevad Anu Välba ja Marko Reikop. \n\n\n\nETV+ alustab “Piduliku stuudioga” kell 17.30 ning jätkab kell 19.10 ja 20.15 \n\n\n\n18.00 President Alar Karise kõneETV\, ETV2 (viipekeeles)\, ETV+\, Vikerraadio\, Klassikaraadio\, Raadio 4\, ERR.ee \n\n\n\n18.35 Vabariigi aastapäeva kontsertETV\, ETV2 (viipekeeles)\, ETV+\, Vikerraadio\, Klassikaraadio\, ERR.ee \n\n\n\nAastapäeva kontserdi lavastaja on Elmo Nüganen ja muusikajuht dirigent Tõnu Kaljuste. Kontsert on valitaval kanalil kirjeldustõlkega. \n\n\n\nETV tele-esilinastused\n\n\n\n13.10 Teatrietendus “Orzel. Laidoneri ööd” \n\n\n\nTeater Nuutrumi etendus “Orzel. Laidoneri ööd” heidab pilgu Eesti Vabariigi Sõjavägede ülemjuhataja Johan Laidoneri ja tema poolatarist abikaasa Maria elutuppa septembris 1939. Ülemjuhataja päevad ja ööd on täis ärevust\, Euroopa on sõjas\, Saksamaa ja Venemaa on sõlminud mittekallaletungipakti ning ootamatult saabub Tallinna reidile Poola allveelaev Orzel. \n\n\n\nNäidendi autor on Loone Ots\, näitlejad Peeter Tammearu ja Liina Tennosaar\, lavastaja Jaanus Nuutre ning režissöör Eva Katariina Taimre. \n\n\n\n“Elu ja armastus” Autor/allikas: Kaader filmist\n\n\n\n22.00 Mängufilm “Elu ja armastus” \n\n\n\n1933. aasta kuumal suvel tuleb sisukamast elust unistav noor Irma maalt linna sugulase Lonni juurde. Juhuse tahtel palkab keskealine trükitööstur Rudolf Irma endale teenijaks. Rudolfi sarm ja salapära paeluvad Irmat ja ootamatult tärganud tunded ei lase tal ühel hetkel enam mehe lähenemiskatseid tõrjuda. Ehkki Rudolf vannub Irmale armastust\, paljastub peagi edeva mehe liiderlik ja manipuleeriv pale. \n\n\n\nA. H. Tammsaare samanimelisel romaanil põhineva mängufilmi režissöör on Helen Takkin. Osades Karolin Jürise\, Mait Malmsten\, Loviise Kapper\, Ursel Tilk. \n\n\n\nETV2 filmiprogramm\n\n\n\nETV2 on kavasse lisanud mitmeid uusi dokumentaal- ja animafilme. 24. veebruari õhtune kava hoiab meeles Ukrainas toimuvat. \n\n\n\n11.20 Dokfilm “Omariikluse katkematu punane lõng” \n\n\n\nRahvusväeosade looja\, eestlaste esimese parlamendi esimees\, riigivanem ja eksiilvalitsuse juht August Rei oli kõigi Eesti omariiklusele oluliste sündmuste keskmes ent ometi on jäänud suure riigimehena Pätsi ja Laidoneri varju. August Rei (1886–1963) elutööd ja isiksust tutvustab temaga nooruses isiklikult lävinud väliseesti kirjanik ja arst Enn Nõu. \n\n\n\n13.00 Animafilm “Taaskohtumine” \n\n\n\nRežissöör Ülo Pikkovi film ühest saarest ja ühest vanast naisest\, keda saatus on uhtunud oma kodusaarest väga kaugele. Tulles lõpuks tagasi koju\, elavad aga tema majas juba ammu teised inimesed. Animatsioonfilm on loodud Ruhnu saarelt pärit leidobjektidest ning see räägib saare traagilisest ajaloost\, kus kõik elanikud lahkusid 1944. aasta sõjakeerises oma kodust ja kui aastakümneid hiljem avanes neil võimalus taas kodusaart külastada\, elasid seal juba uued inimesed. \n\n\n\n20.20 Dokfilm “Mille Sina võtaksid?” \n\n\n\nKodu. Sinu kodu. Sinu ruum. Sinu mälestused. Sinu asjad. Üks silmapilk ja see kõik on kadunud. Ukraina sõjapõgenike fotoportreedest koosneva kunstinäituse tarbeks valminud intervjuude kollaažis räägivad oma sõjakogemustest Igor Mariupolist\, Nina Hmelnõtskõist\, Natalija Donetskist\, Sofija Harkivist\, Juri Prõbirskist\, Mariana Lvivist\, Tata Zaporižžjast\, Ann Kiievist\, Viktor Mariupolist\, Amet Bahtšisaraist\, Dmitri Donetskist ja Petro Kiievist. \n\n\n\n“Vastupanuteade” Autor/allikas: Kaader filmist\n\n\n\n20.45 Dokfilm “Berliin. Lootuse vaksal” \n\n\n\nIga raudteejaam on kui uks uude ellu\, aga seekord oli Berliini keskvaksal selleks ukseks paljudele Ukraina põgenikele. See on lugu sõjapagulastest\, kelle maailm pole enam kunagi endine. Näeme tegutsemas Saksa vabatahtlikke ja kuuleme Ukrainast lahkuma sunnitud inimeste lugusid. Nad kõik jõudsid rongiga Berliini. \n\n\n\n21.30 Dokfilm “Vastupanuteade” \n\n\n\nVenemaa pidevate rünnakute tõttu on Harkivi Riiklik Akadeemiline Ooperi- ja Balletiteater olnud juba pikalt suletud. Ometi jätkuvad selleski linnas kontserdid\, esinemised\, haridus- ja kultuurielu\, olgu siis parklates või pommivarjendites. Kaks artisti on otsustanud ka teatrihoonesse elu tagasi tuua. \n\n\n\nVikerraadio\n\n\n\n22.02 kell 12.05 “Kajalood” \n\n\n\nVabariigi aastapäeva eel on Kaja Kärneril külas presidendi abikaasa Sirje Karis\, kelle ametikohustuste hulka kuuluvad mitmesugused esindusvisiidid nii Eestis kui ka välismaal. SOS lastekülade\, sünnitusmaja fondi\, laste ja noorte annete arendamise patrooni Sirje Karise südamemure on Eesti laste kõrval ka Ukraina lapsed\, kelle vene võim on okupeeritud aladelt röövinud ja küüditanud. Ukraina presidendi abikaasa Olena Zelenska kõrval on Karis üks nende laste eestkõnelejaid ÜRO kõnetoolis ja maailmas. Saates räägib ta laste ja noorte vaimses tervise turgutamisest\, aga ka enda lapsepõlvest ja kooliajast ning oma kolmest lapsest. \n\n\n\nKajalood. Sirje Karis Autor/allikas: Ken Mürk/ERR\n\n\n\n22.02 kell 13.05 “Eesti lugu” \n\n\n\nAjaloosarja “Eesti lugu” 20 lugu ilmusid äsja raamatus “Eesti lugu”. Eetrisse jõuab raamatuesitlusel salvestatud saade\, kus Tartu Ülikooli arheoloog Ain Mäesalu\, Toronto Ülikooli emeriitprofessor Jüri Kivimäe ja Tallinna Linnaarhiivi peaspetsialist Triin Kröönström kõnelesid sellest\, mida eestlane on oma mitme tuhande aasta pikkuse loo jooksul oma elust mõelda võinud ja kuidas maailma näinud. Külalistega vestles saatesarja ja raamatu autor Piret Kriivan. \n\n\n\n22.02 kell 14.05 “Loetud ja kirjutatud” \n\n\n\nVabariigi aastapäeva eel räägib Maarja Vaino kirjandussaates juttu kirjaniku ja diplomaadi Jaak Jõerüüdiga\, kellel ilmus eelmise aasta lõpus esseeraamat “Sõjast äratatud mälu”. \n\n\n\n24.02 kell 7–11 “Vikerhommik” \n\n\n\nVabariigi aastapäeva “Vikerhommik” pakub sisuka rännaku mööda Eestimaad. Saade valmib Tõrvas\, Raplas\, Keilas\, Tartus ja Tallinnas ning vahendab pidulikku lipuheiskamise tseremooniat Toompealt. Eesti elu ja tuleviku üle arutlevad staažiga peaminister Andrus Ansip\, tänavu teenetemärgi saav muusikaõpetaja Maie Kala ja humorist Toomas Kall. Kuulajad saavad teada\, mida arvavad Eestist abituriendid ning kuidas tähistavad vabariigi aastapäeva taliujujad. \n\n\n\nSaatejuht on Johannes Vedru. \n\n\n\n24.02 kell 12.05 “Heli nälg. Alar Karis” \n\n\n\nEesti Vabariigi sünnipäeval on eetris muusikasarja “Heli nälg” erisaade erilise külalisega. President Alar Karis\, melomaan\, jutustab\, mis teda muusikaliselt mõjutanud on ning milline oleks maailm muusikata. Saates peatutakse ka tema lühikeseks jäänud muusikuteekonnal. Alar Karisega ajab muusikajuttu Andres Oja. \n\n\n\n24.02. kell 14.05 “Jutusaade. Tõnu Kaljuste” \n\n\n\nSaatejuht Piret Kooli vestleb riikliku elutööpreemia laureaadi\, koori- ja orkestrijuhi Tõnu Kaljustega. “Me oleme ikka sipelgad\, kui mitte veel väiksemad olendid siin maailmas\,” usub Kaljuste. Milline on tema iseseisvuse lugu\, kuidas ja kes teda eestlaseks kasvatasid ning mismoodi ta 40 kirjale täpselt allkirja andis\, sellest Kaljuste saates räägibki. \n\n\n\nVabariigi aastapäeval kõlab Vikerraadios ainult eesti muusika. \n\n\n\nKlassikaraadio\n\n\n\nKell 11 on Klassikaraadio eetris “Muusikatuba”\, mis on pühendatud eesti muusikale. Kõlab eesti heliloojate looming Heino Ellerist Tõnu Kõrvitsani\, Arvo Pärdist Jaak Johansonini. Muusikat valib Liina Vainumetsa. \n\n\n\nKell 13 on stuudios presidendi teenetemärgi pälvinud lastekirjanik ja luuletaja Jaanus Vaiksoo. Juttu on eesti keele ja kirjanduse õpetamine\, raamatute lugemine ja raamatuaasta olulisus. Kirjanikuga vestleb Ivo Heinloo. \n\n\n\nKell 20 algav “Ooperiõhtu” toob kuulajateni suurejoonelise galakontserdi “Vikerlastest sündinud ooper”\, mis jutustab eesti ooperi lugu läbi 90 aasta. Galakontserdil kõlavad katkendid 24 eesti algupärasest ooperist. Kontserdi kunstiline juht ja dirigent on Ingrid Mänd. \n\n\n\nVabariigi aastapäeva hilisõhtul valivad saates “Fantaasia” eesti muusikat kirjanik Jan Kaus ja muusik Lauri Leis. \n\n\n\nJaanus Vaiksoo Autor/allikas: Kairit Leibold/ERR\n\n\n\nRaadio 2\n\n\n\nRaadio 2 eetris kõlab 24. veebruaril alates hommikul kella üheksast ainult eestikeelne muusika. \n\n\n\nRaadio 4\n\n\n\nRaadio 4 kava on 24. veebruaril pühendatud Eesti iseseisvuspäevale ja Ukraina teemadele. \n\n\n\n10.05 “Nad võitlesid Isamaa eest! Eesti iseseisvuse sünd aastatel 1917–1920” \n\n\n\n11.05 “Sõda Ukrainas. 1097 päeva sõjarindel”  \n\n\n\n12.05 “Naiskodukaitse. Naiste jõud kaitseküsimustes” \n\n\n\n13.05 “Tänapäevased Hephaestused. Sepatöö saladused iidsetest aegadest tänapäevani” \n\n\n\n14.05 “Pro Terra Mariana. Eesti iseseisvuse ajalugu.” \n\n\n\n16.05 “Sõda Ukrainas. Mariupol: õnnelinn\, kummituslinn” \n\n\n\n17.05 “Kivistunud muusika. Okupatsioonide ja vabaduse muuseum Vabamu kutsub külla” \n\n\n\n19.15 “Armastusega Ukrainast! Kaasaegne Ukraina muusika kogu”
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