The 6th NY Baltic Film Festival: See the world through Baltic eyes!
2023-11-08 08:00 - 2023-11-19 17:00 (America/New_York) | Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue (at 38th Street), New York
EANC is a proud sponsor of the the 6th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF). Presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America, the festival returns this November continuing its tradition of bringing the best new films from the Baltic region to New York audiences.

November 8-12, in-person screenings and events will be held at Scandinavia House in New York.

November 8-19, 2023 offering both in-person and virtual screenings.
“As we celebrate the global success of Baltic films at major international film festivals, we invite you to join us at Scandinavia House and see the world through Baltic eyes.” ~ NYBFF Head of Programs Jūle Rozite.

Virtual viewing is once again available to viewers across the U.S. via Elevent streaming platform from November 10-19.

Take some friends for a night out at the movies: The in-person lineup has something for everyone! Can’t make it in person? The virtual lineup is just as good!

The Festival features several excellent films by Estonian filmmakers, both in-person and virtually. be sure to see Estonia’s Oscar’s contender, Smoke Sauna Sisterhood, to see what all the buzz is about!

In-person and virtual festival passes and tickets are on sale now

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WHAT WOULD YOU TAKE? (Mille Sina võtaksid?)Heilika Pikkov, Estonia, 202323 minutes. In Ukrainian, English, Russian with English subtitles

Home. Your home. Your place. Your memories. Your belongings. In the blink of eye, it’s gone. ‘What Would You Take’ is a documentary narrative portraits from Ukrainian refugees, the largest displacement of people in Europe since the Second World War.

In-Person Screening: Thursday, November 9, 6:30 pm

The film screening will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Andrew Horodysky (Ukrainian Institute of America) with director Heilika Pikkov, painter Lesia Khomenko, and art historian and curator Katherine Carl and will conclude with a concert by Estonian musician Maria Faust.

$10 from each screening ticket will be donated to the Ukrainian war humanitarian relief effort.

SMOKE SAUNA SISTERHOOD (Savvusanna sõsarad)Anna Hints, Estonia/France/Iceland, 202389 minutes, In Estonian, Seto, Võro with English subtitlesSmoke Sauna Sisterhood intimately explores the healing and communal experience of Estonian smoke saunas, highlighting their age-old tradition as a ritual among women in the Võro region. The film’s masterful cinematography and authentic portrayal of women delves into themes of trauma, healing, and sisterhood. It won an award for Best Director at Sundance, and has been chosen as Estonia’s contender for the Academy Awards.

Director Anna Hints will present a Q&A following the screening of the film.

In-Person Screening: Sunday, November 12, 7:00 pm

MACHINA FAUST (Machina Faust)Kaupo Kruusiauk, Estonia, 202377 minutes. In Estonian with English SubtitlesNorth American Premiere

Machina Faust is an authentic and raw documentary that offers an unfiltered look at the life of Estonian composer and saxophonist Maria Faust. Directed by Kaupo Kruusiauk, it portrays Faust as a relatable and inspiring figure, shedding light on the challenges women face in the music industry and in society at large.

Maria Faust will present a Q&A following the screening of the film.

In-Person Screening: Friday, November 10, 6:00 pmVirtual Screening: November 5-14

MELCHIOR THE APOTHECARY: THE EXECUTIONER’S DAUGHTER (Apteeker Melchior. Timuka tütar)Elmo Nüganen, Estonia/Germany/Latvia/Lithuania, 202290 minutes. In Estonian with English subtitlesNorth American PremiereIn the latest film in the Melchior the Apothecary trilogy, the protagonists’ quest to uncover the mystery behind a brutal attack brings him into contact with a shadowy night brotherhood and the arrival of a ruthless witch-hunter from Rome, pushing him and his wife to the brink of peril in a treacherous and enigmatic Tallinn.

Actress Maarja Johanna Mägi will present a Q&A following the screening of the film.

In-Person Screening: Saturday, November 11, 3:15 pm

SO MANY MORE FILMS TO CHOOSE FROM! Get your tickets today!

“After the past few years marked by big changes and uncertainty, it’s important to remember the joy and wonder of watching films together on the big screen and the power of cinema to transport us to other worlds, introduce us to new ideas and perspectives, and ignite our imaginations,” says NYBFF Head of Programs Jūle Rozite. “As we celebrate the global success of Baltic films at major international film festivals, we invite you to join us at Scandinavia House and see the world through Baltic eyes.”

For program announcements, please subscribe to the festival newsletter at balticfilmfestival.com and Scandinavia House newsletter at scandinaviahouse.org. For more immediate updates, follow NYBFF on Instagram and Facebook.

ABOUT THE NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALEstablished in 2018, the New York Baltic Film Festival is presented and organized by Scandinavia House in collaboration with the Consulate General of Estonia, Consulate General of Lithuania, and Permanent Mission of Latvia to the United Nations in New York. Financial support for the festival comes from the Estonian Film Institute, National Film Center of Latvia, and Lithuanian Film Center, with additional sponsorship by the American Scandinavian Foundation, American Latvian Association, Edhard Corporation, Estonian Ministry of Culture, Estonian American National Council (ERKÜ), Latvian Foundation (Latviešu fonds), Latvian Investment and Development Agency, Lithuanian Foundation, Narbutas Furniture, PBLA Culture Fund, and Sondra Litvaityte.

NYBFF is honored to be the only film festival outside Europe where the three film centers of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are cooperating partners focused upon raising awareness of Baltic cinema in the United States.

EU-US Defense & Future Forum, hosted by Atlantic Council's Europe Center
2023-11-14 12:00 | Illinois
Keynote Conversation with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Estonia, Kaja Kallas

Join the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center at the third annual EU-US Defense & Future Forum on November 14 and 15, for a keynote conversation with the Prime Minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas. Register in-person or virtually for discussions on how the EU-US relationship can further strengthen collective prosperity and security.

What is the view from Tallinn, Estonia on the geopolitical challenges threatening the transatlantic partnership? As the United States, the European Union, and the transatlantic partners face a long-term task of supporting Ukraine, Estonia and the Baltic states as NATO allies and EU member states are on the frontlines of confronting Russia’s revanchism and thought leaders in reimagining Europe’s security and geopolitical role.

This keynote conversation with Prime Minister Kaja Kallas will explore the importance of ending Russia’s cycle of aggressions for the future of European and wider global security. It will consider the actions necessary to bolster European defense readiness and assess why partnership is essential in standing up for shared values including democracy and rule of law and ensuring Europe is free, prosperous and secure with Ukraine firmly anchored in the Euro-Atlantic community.

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Paavo Järvi Conducts New York Philharmonic
2023-11-16 19:30 - 2023-11-18 20:00 | Wu Tsai Theater at David Geffen Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, New York, 10023
Estonian conductor Paavo Järvi. Photo credit: Kaupo Kikkas

Estonian conductor Paavo Järvi returns to Lincoln Center! The concert leaps from the starting line with a high-speed overture by his countryman Veljo Tormis, and ends with Prokofiev’s Sixth Symphony, a meditation on the profound losses of the Second World War.

Estonian Grammy Award–winning conductor Paavo Järvi, widely recognized as one of today’s most eminent conductors, enjoys close partnerships with the finest orchestras around the world.

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Applications for Returnee Support now being accepted
2023-12-01 00:00 - 2023-12-31 23:59 | Illinois
Returnee support /Tagasipöördumistoetus

The Constitution of the Republic of Estonia lays down the right of every ethnic Estonian and Estonian citizen to settle in Estonia. The Integration Foundation has long supported the repatriation of Estonians who have stayed away from Estonia or were born abroad (from the age of 15) and Estonian citizens to Estonia, paying return support to those in need.

The aim of the programme is to encourage Estonian citizens and ethnic Estonians and their descendants to settle in Estonia. It is important for Estonia that the population of the country increases on account of Estonian citizens and ethnic Estonians.

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Eesti Vabariigi Põhiseadus sätestab iga eestlase ja Eesti kodaniku õiguse asuda Eestisse elama. Integratsiooni Sihtasutus toetab pikka aega Eestist eemal viibinud või välisriigis sündinud eestlaste (alates 15-aasta vanusest) ja Eesti kodanike Eestisse naasmist, makstes abivajajatele tagasipöördumistoetust.

Programmi eesmärk on soodustada Eesti kodanike ja etniliste eestlaste ning nende järeltulijate Eestisse elama asumist. Eesti jaoks on oluline, et riigi elanikkond suureneks Eesti kodanike ja etniliste eestlaste arvel.

Kes saab tagasipöördumistoetust taotleda?

Tagasipöördumistoetus on suunatud pikka aega võõrsil viibinud lastega perede tagasipöördumise soodustamiseks, kuivõrd aastatega suureneb pereliikmete arv ning tagasikolimisteenused on kulukad. Pikka aega võõrsil viibimise ehk seitsme aasta nõuet ei kohaldata kuni 40-aastastele välismaal magistri- ja doktoriõppe läbinud noortele, et soodustada võõrsil hariduse saanud noorte tagasipöördumist ja tööle asumist Eestis.

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Baltic Christmas Market & Holiday Party
2023-12-02 12:00 | BLDG #4, Hilliard Street, Manchester, Connecticut, 06042
Join Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians in the New England area to kick off the holiday festivities!

Baltic Christmas market opens to the public at noon. Vendors include artisans, artists, handicrafts, Christmas decorations and more. Entertainment, snacks, cash bar, cafe, children’ s play area open all day. Activities for all ages.

Vendor registration and tickets: MerikeSiismets@gmail.com

Scholarship Application Accepted
2023-12-04 00:00 - 2023-12-22 23:59 | Illinois
Scholarships applications for summer and winter Estonian language courses will be accepted from Dec 4 through December 22.

The EKKAV scholarship for attending Estonian language and culture summer/winter courses can be applied for by all the international university students interested in the Estonian language and culture who are studying or have previously studied Estonian. The applicant must be enrolled at a foreign university at the time of application (BA, MA or PhD student).

The 2023/24 academic year Fall semester round of applications is open. The application period runs December 4th through December 22th (11:59pm Estonian time).

Important:

The applicant must register for the summer or winter course himself/herself;The course participation fee, accommodation and cultural excursions of the summer and winter courses will be covered with the scholarship;

The travelling expenses will be self-financed by the applicant;

When using the scholarship (attending the summer and winter courses), the grantee is expected to follow the course organiser’s instructions regarding travelling to Estonia (possible restrictions) and participation in the course (more information can be found on the course websites or via direct contact with the organiser); The applicant is expected to mark his/her preference regarding a specific summer or winter course in the application.

Required application documents are:

formal application where the applicant describes the additional value deriving from participation in the course;

recommendation letter from the applicant’s Estonian lecturer / other certificate regarding knowledge of Estonian.

The evaluation and decision procedure normally takes until 45 days from the date of the announced application deadline. The applicants will be contacted individually regarding the grant decision.

The application form must be signed digitally (with an ID card or Mobile ID) or in writing and then scanned and sent with additional documents to the e-mail address rvo.dokumendid@harno.ee, subject line: „Suve- ja talvekursuste stipendium (EKKAV)“

Contact: Kerttu Lõhmus

email: kerttu.lohmus@harno.ee

Estophilus Scholarship Application Period
2023-12-04 00:00 - 2023-12-22 23:59 | Illinois
Estophilus scholarship applications are now being accepted.

The purpose of Estophilus scholarship is to support the Estonia-specific research of students enrolled in universities abroad and of international researchers interested in the Estonian language and culture (in Estonia), by thus contributing to the exchange of knowledge and making Estonia more visible. The activity results in increased number of studies related to Estonia and of the students interested in the Estonian language and culture.

Who can apply?

The Estophilus scholarship may be applied for by the foreign nationals final year BA students, master’s students, PhD students and post-doctorate researchers from universities abroad while staying in Estonia for conducting research or collecting material about Estonia for 1-5 months. The Estonian language proficiency is an advantage but not a requirement. The research plan has to focus on topics related to Estonia in specific.

The scholarship programme is managed by the Education and Youth Board of Estonia. However, the primary contact of the grantee before and during the research mobility is the grantee’s academic supervisor at an Estonian university.

Application round of the EKKAV program for the fall semester of the 2023/24 academic year is open. The grant application period is 04.12.2023–22.12.2023.

Üleilmse eestluse virtuaalfoorum/ Global Estonian Forum
2023-12-07 09:00 | Illinois
The virtual forum for Estonians across the globe is held on 7 December at 16.00 Estonian time (09:00 Eastern, 06:00 Pacific)

The upcoming event is the Foreign Ministry’s 6th virtual forum for Estonians across. This time, the forum covers very practical aspect – the possibilities of Estonia’s e-state from the perspective of an Estonian living abroad.

To provide some inspiration for your summer holiday plans, we are taking you to the University town of Tartu, in southern Estonia. Tartu has been named the European Capital of Culture in 2024. The entire region of southern Estonia is involved.

Register to win! This time we will spin the wheel again, and offer one forum participant the chance to win plane tickets (2) to Estonia and two nights in a hotel in Tallinn.

After some great discussion, the forum also features music by Duo Ruut. We meet writer and director Anna Hints, who has been touring the US with her masterful film Soke Sauna Sisterhood. Anna Hints will be the closing interview of this year’s forum series. The virtual forum is moderated by journalist Silver Tambur.

You can watch and think along with the virtual forum of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from any location with an internet connection. The forum will have simultaneous interpretation into English and Russian.

Participation link: https://worksup.com/app?id=GLOBALESTONIA

PROGRAMME

16.00

Introduction. Silver Tambur

Welcoming words. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna

e-Services abroad from the perspective of an Estonian abroad: everything you need to know. Erika Piirmets

Video call to the United States. Heilika and Ülo Pikkov

How can you research your family history virtually? Fred Puss

Music by Duo Ruut

17.00

The programme of Tartu – European Capital of Culture 2024. Erni Kask and Annela Laaneots

How the European Capital of Culture and the Southern Estonian vibe match. Jalmar Vabarna

Video call to the United States. Karel Polt on dividing his life between Otepää and Los Angeles

Video call to Võrumaa. Mari Kalkun and the Aigu om Festival

17.45

End-of-the-year interview with Anna Hints

Musical finale by Duo Ruut

The estimated end of the event is at 18.00 * Estonian time

PARTICIPANTS

Margus Tsahkna – Foreign Minister

Heilika ja Ülo Pikkov – documentary filmmaker and director

Erika Piirmets – Digital Transformation Adviser at e-Estonia

Fred Puss – genealogist, Director of the Estonian Biographical Center

Karel Polt – author of Literally Estonian from Los Angeles

Jalmar Vabarna – singer and musician (Trad.Attack!, Zetod), Ambassador of Tartu 2024

Mari Kalkun – singer, songwriter, composer and musician, Ambassador of Tartu 2024

Erni Kask – Head of International Relations, Tartu 2024

Annela Laaneots – Head of the Southern Estonia programme, Tartu 2024

Anna Hints – author, writer and director of the film Smoke Sauna Sisterhood

Duo Ruut – a folk music duo comprising Katariina Kivi and Ann-Lisett Rebane

Silver Tambur – moderator

Previous virtual forums can be watched here:https://globalestonian.com/et/video/virtuaalfoorumid

Annual Meeting: Estonian Archives in the U.S.
2023-12-17 11:00 - 12:30 | Illinois
Member organizations and delegates convene in Lakewood, NJ for the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Estonian Archives in the U.S. The Estonian Archives in the U.S. are a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization.

EANC Hendirk Visnapuu Laureate Announced
2024-01-02 12:00 | Illinois
The Estonian American National Council, together with the Estonian Writers Union and Luunja municipality, are proud to recognize the 2024 winner of the EANC Henrik Vsinapuu Literary Cultural Award. Winner to be announcd via press release on January 2, 2024, the anniversray of the birth of beloved prolific Estonian author Hendrik Visnapuu.

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir 2024 Tour of East Coast
2024-02-01 07:00 - 2024-02-08 19:30 | Illinois
Maestro Tõnu Kaljuste and Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir. Photo: Kaupo Kikkas

The Estonian American National Council is proud to partner with the Grammy-Award winning vocal ensemble Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and Artistic Director & Chief Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste as they embark on their 2024 Tour of the East Coast.

The EPCC concerts are scheduled for February 1 – 8, 2024 at St. Ignatius Loyola Church in New York, St. Paul’s Basilica in Toronto, St. John’s Episcopal Church in Georgetown – Washington, DC, and the Episcopal Cathedral in Philadelphia.

The performance repertoires includes works by Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, recently named the second most-performed living composer in the world.

See the concert program below.

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EPCC Concert – New York City

February 1st, 8 p.m.

Saint Ignatius Loyola Church 980 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10028

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Use the code ESTO15 for a 15% discount (St. Ignatius Loyola concert only)

EPCC Concert – Toronto

February 3rd, 7:30 p.m.

St. Paul’s Basilica83 Powers Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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EPCC Concert – Washington, DC. (Georgetown)

February 6th, 7 p.m.

St. John’s Episcopal Church3240 O St NW, Washington, DC 20007

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>> FAQ for Concert at St. John´s Episcopal, Georgetown

EPCC Concert – Philadelphia

February 8th, 7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral19 S 38th St., Philadelphia, PA 19104

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North American Tour 2024 Repertoire

Giovanni Pierluigi da PalestrinaOffertoriumBenedictus es Domine

Arvo PärtMagnificat

Giovanni Pierluigi da PalestrinaOffertoriumAve Maria

Arvo PärtNunc dimittisThe Deer’s Cry

Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina PalestrinaMotet Hodie Christus natus est

Arvo PärtDopo la vittoria

Giovanni Pierluigi da PalestrinaOffertoriumLaudate Dominum

Arvo PärtParts from Kanon Pokajanen:KontakionIkosPrayer after Kanon

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber ChoirConductor Tõnu Kaljuste

Press Releases & Articles

Read more about the partnership between Estonian American National Council and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir:EPCC & EANC Press release (English)

Loe rohkem Eesti Filharmoonia Kammerkoori ja Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides partnerlusest: EFK ja ERKÜ Pressiteade (Eesti keeles)

EANC Hendrik Visnapuu Literature and Culture Award Ceremony
2024-02-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Eesti Kirjanike Maja, Harju tnv 1, Tallinn, Estonia
EANC, along with partners Estonian Writers Union and Luunja Municipality, look forward to presenting the 2024 Henrik Visnapuu Award on February 2nd. Keep your eye our for the announcement of the 2024 laureate on January 2, the anniversary of Visnapuu’s birth.

The ceremony and event will be held in person as well as live-streamed, and will recorded for later viewing, as well.

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir on Tour: Washington, DC (Georgetown)
2024-02-06 12:00 | St. John’s Episcopal Church,, 3240 O St NW, Washington, DC, 20007
EANC is proud to partner with Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir on its 2024 Tour of North America.

For more information about EPCC, their repertoire, their home country, and where to buy tickets, click here .

Foto: Kaupo Kikkas

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir on Tour: Philadelphia
2024-02-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Episcopal Cathedral, 19 South 38th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
Foto: Kaupo Kikkas

EANC is proud to partner with Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir on its 2024 Tour of North America.

For more information about EPCC, their repertoire, their home country, and where to buy tickets, click here .

EV106! Estonian Independence Day Celebration in Connecticut
2024-02-17 15:00 | Baltic Restaurant, 237 New Britain Road, Berlin, Connecticut, 06037, United States
The Connecticut Estonian Society invites fellow Estonians, friends, and supporters to join them in celebration of the anniversary of Estonian Independence (Feb. 24, 1918).

We´ll greet you all with a light reception, followed by an Independence Day program. We welcome guest speaker Margus Särglepp, the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Estonian Embassy in Washington, D.C.

The short program will feature Dr. Hando Nahkur, one of the leading Estonian pianists of his generation. Internationally acclaimed with numerous awards and performances in more than eighteen countries worldwide, Hando Nahkur spent some of his years of studies at Yale in CT, and we welcome him home.

For dancing and entertainment we welcome back DJ Kristjan Karu. See you on the dance floor!

Raffle, cash bar, surprise guests and dear friends!

The event will again be held at the Baltic Restaurant, 237 New Britain Road, Berlin, CT. 06037. This venue replicates an actual Baltic Manor and features superb Baltic Sea regional cuisine.

The full Baltic buffet features roast pork loin, sauerkraut, stuffed cabbage, chicken, kielbasa, and more. For dessert, we have homemade Kringel.

Tickets: Adults, $65, young people, $55, children 12-3 -$30, and little kids, free.

Please RSVP by February 12th to the CES treasurer, Margus Laan. Checks should be made to CES (Connecticut Estonian Society) and mailed to Margus Laan, 3 Russell Street, Wallingford, CT 06492-3220. Reservations may also be made via email to Margus (mtlaan@att.net) or by phone (203-214-0517), with payment by check on-site at the event. We hope to see you all there.

Connecticuti Eesti Selts ootab kaasmaalasi, tuttavaid ja toetajaid koos tähistama Eesti Vabariigi 106.aastapäeva.

Kohtume taas Baltic Restaurant saalis New Britaini linnas.

Meil on suur au tervitada aktuse peakõnelejat Eesti Saatkonna asejuht Margus Särglepp. Kava jätkab muusikalise programmiga, esinejaks on pianist Hando Nahkur. Hando on maailma tipppianistide seas ning on kontserteerinud 18 riigis üle ilma.

Õhtumuusikat mängib DK Kristjan Karu ning loodame teid kõik kohtuda tantsupõrandal! Õhtusüügiks rikkalik buffet Balti stiilis toitudest.

Baar on avatud. Loos. Üllatused. Sõbrad, vanad ja uued.

Palun andke hiljemalt 12. veebruariks teada oma kavatsusest osaleda seltsi laekurile, Margus Laan.

Checks should be made to CES (Connecticut Estonian Society) and mailed to Margus Laan, 3 Russell Street, Wallingford, CT 06492-3220.

Reservations may also be made via email to Margus (mtlaan@att.net) or by phone (203-214-0517), with payment by check on-site at the event. We hope to see you all there!

Connecticut Estonian Independence Day Celebration
2024-02-17 15:00 - 21:00 | Baltic Restaurant, 237 New Britain Road, Berlin, Connecticut, 06037, United States
Eesti Vabariigi 196. Aastapäeva tähistamine

The Connecticut Estonian Society’s Estonian Independence Day celebration will occur on Saturday, February 17th, at 3:00 PM. The event will again be held at the Baltic Restaurant, 237 New Britain Road, Berlin, CT. 06037. This venue replicates an actual Baltic Manor and features superb Baltic Sea regional cuisine.

CES is honored to welcome this years guest speaker, Mr. Margus Särglepp, the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) at the Estonian Embassy in Washington, D.C. The short program will feature a performance by Dr. Hando Nahkur, one of the leading Estonian pianists of his generation. Hando is internationally acclaimed with numerous awards and has concertized in more than eighteen countries worldwide.

The program may well include a few other local performers, and our traditional raffle with quality prizes. The evening´s DJ music for listening and dancing is provided by Kristjan Karu.

The full Baltic buffet features roast pork loin, sauerkraut, stuffed cabbage, chicken, kielbasa, and more. For dessert, we have homemade Kringel.

Tickets are Adults-$65, young people-$55, children 12-3 ($30), little kids – free (Please see RSVP form below). Please RSVP by February 12th to the CES treasurer, Margus Laan.

Checks should be made to CES (Connecticut Estonian Society) and mailed to Margus Laan, 3 Russell Street, Wallingford, CT 06492-3220. Reservations may also be made via email to Margus (mtlaan@att.net) or by phone (203-214-0517), with payment by check on-site at the event. We hope to see you all there!

Film & Concert Night w/ Mart Sander & Triin Lellep at NY Estonian House
2024-02-17 16:30 - 17:00 | New Yorgi Eesti Maja /New York Estonian House, 243 East 34th Street, New York City, New York, 10016
Estonian stars of stage and film Mart Sander and Triin Lellep bring a double feature of Estonian culture and entertainment. Come for the screening, stay for the show!

Advance screening of “Dr. Sander’s Sleep Cure.”

The official American premiere will take place on February 24th at the Nevermore Film Festival in Durham, NC. Come to find out how this film made it into the Guiness Book of World Records. Run-time is 1h 38 minutes, and will be followed by a Q&A session.

Begins at 4:30 pm; tickets for the film are $10 at the door.

Concert: “Tallinn, Broadway, Hollywood”

Featuring Mart Sander and Triin Lellep, who will be performing beloved melodies from Estonian legend Raimond Valgre’s catalog; as well as A.L. Webber and Edith Piaf’s repertoire. They will also perform some well-known Broadway and Hollywood film songs. Tickets for the concert are $25 at the door.

Discounted tickets for both events are $30 at the door.

Estonian House Bar and kitchen open 4-11pm.

After the concert, Mart Sander invites you all to the bar for one of his legendary jam sessions.

Baar ja köök avatud 16:00 – 23:00.

Kell 16:30 (Ernst Jaaksoni saalis) on teil ainukordne võimalus näha filmi “Dr. Sander’s Sleep Cure,” mis jõudis Guinnessi rekordite raamatusse ning mille ametlik Ameerika esilinastus toimub Eesti Vabariigi aastapäeval, Nevermore Film Festivalil Durham, NC. Film kestab 1:38 ning peale filmi toimub ka Q&A. Filmi pilet on $10 uksel.

Kell 18:30 toimub meie suures saalis kontsert “Tallinn, Broadway, Hollywood”. Esitlusele tulevad armastatud meloodiad nii Raimond Valgre kataloogist kui ka A. L. Webber, Edith Piafi repertuaarist. Lisaks ka mõned tuntud Broadway kui ka Hollywoodi laulud. Kontserdi pilet $25 uksel.

Mõlema ürituse sooduspilet $30 uksel.

Peale kontserdi kutsub Mart Sander teid kõiki alla baari legendaarsele “jam sessionile”.

Estonian Independence Day
2024-02-24 00:00 - 23:59 | Illinois
photo: www.riigikogu.ee

Happy Estonian Independence Day!

Head Eesti Vabariigi aastapäeva!

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Remarks on the 106th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia

Dear fellow Estonians, dear friends,

The importance of February 24 is not lost on any Estonian. It was 106 years ago that Estonia declared its independence in the proclamation Manifest kõigile Eestimaa rahvastele. Drafted by a committee of nationally-minded Estonians, this „Manifest to all peoples in Estonia“ was approved during the short window at the end of WWI when Russian invaders were leaving and the Germans had yet to arrive. We are rightly proud of this bold act and of all those that followedas Estonia fought to gain and regain independence over the next century. Estonians do not take their freedom for granted. This year, as we enter the third year of Russia’s vile invasion of Ukraine, historical events continue to ring loudly in our collective memory.

Whereas February 24th, 1918, marked the birth of the Republic of Estonia, it wasn’t until two years later, February 2, 1920, that the Tartu Peace Treaty was signed to mark the end of Estonia’s War of Independence, and in which Soviet Russia recognized the independence of the Republic of Estonia in perpetuity. The treaty has been called Estonia’s birth certificate, and had pioneering significance in international law, in that it cited the concept of a people’s right to self-determination, to decide their own destiny.

So today we celebrate the freedom and self-determination that Estonia has, and which Ukraine is fighting so hard to keep. Let us celebrate this day whole-heartedly, with joy and with pride in our freedom, community, and identity. Even under the shadow of Russia’s continuing war on Ukraine, it is important to make space in our hearts to celebrate Estonia for all that it has accomplished, what it continues to achieve, and for its strong international voice in these disruptive and disturbing times.

It is certainly troubling that the war in Ukraine continues, and we are right to be uneasy about current events, both in Europe and here in the U.S. We urge you to channel these thoughts into inspiration for action. We encourage you to use the privilege we have as Estonian Americans – that of using our voices and participating in the democratic process. Across the US, a record number of Estonian Americans participated in advocacy activities during the year following Russia’s invasion, speaking out for Ukraine and for Baltic security interests. It is of utmost importance to continue these efforts in the coming year. So much is at stake in the U.S. Congress and in the understanding of the American people.

As Estonians we are especially aware of the stakes. As has often been said of Baltic Americans: “They know.” We know. And we remember. This year we commemorate 80 years since the Mass Flight of 1944, when so many fled Estonia to escape the invading Soviet forces. Our parents and grandparents were faced with the impossible choice, they experienced the life-altering disruption – whether they fled or were left to face the brutal Soviet regime. Our families were shattered. So many years later, eight decades later, even as Estonia has blossomed in regained freedom, we as a people are still putting together the pieces of family and memory to fill in the gaps of our history.

In Estonia, the Mass Flight of 1944 is only very recently entering the public dialogue and national consciousness in a more open way. For many younger descendants of Estonians abroad, the story of how and why our communities developed at the same time also remains largely unknown, or only vaguely recalled.

To help keep the conversation going, EANC is proud to be part of a larger commemorative project that we can all support together. A memorial sculpture and place of remembrance has been commissioned in Estonia to create a permanent reminder of the Mass Flight. This graceful and symbolic sculpture will depict the last moment of the countless goodbyes, the last touch of hands at departure, a moment encompassing uncertainty about the future, no matter if you left or stayed. To be sited on grounds beside the Pärnu River, one of the areas from which thousands fled in small boats, this memorial sculpture is scheduled to be unveiled on September 21, 2024. We hope this date will be a focus for Estonians worldwide to remember and to commemorate these terrible events, each in their own way.

As Estonian Americans we have the privilege and responsibility to connect future generations to this story. We who have ourselves experienced or have a family legacy of the experience of brokenness, recognize the gift of this inheritance – our story — as we celebrate EV106 and commemorate the Mass Flight of 1944.

We at the Estonian American National Council urge you to celebrate the day and share the gift.

Elagu Eesti!

Mai-Liis Bartling

president

Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides tervitus Eesti Vabariigi 106. aastapäeva puhul

Kallid sõbrad!

Vabariigi aastapäeva tähistades pühitseme oma rahva lugu

24. veebruari tähtsust teab iga eestlane. 106 aastat tagasi kuulutas Eesti “Manifestiga kõigile Eestimaa rahvastele” välja oma iseseisvuse.

Rahvuslikult meelestatud eestlastest koosneva komitee koostatud manifest kiideti heaks Esimese maailmasõja lõpu lühikeses ajaaknas, kui Vene sissetungijad olid lahkumas ja sakslased polnud veel saabunud. Oleme õigustatult uhked selle julge teo ja kõigi järgnevate tegude üle enam kui saja aasta jooksul, kui Eesti võitles iseseisvuse taastamise nimel. Eestlaste jaoks ei ole meie vabadus iseenesest mõistetav. Tänavu, kui astume kolmandasse aastasse Venemaa alatust sissetungist Ukrainasse, helisevad ajaloosündmused meie kollektiivses mälus jätkuvalt valjult.

Kui 24. veebruar 1918 tähistas Eesti Vabariigi sündi, siis alles kaks aastat hiljem, 2. veebruaril 1920 sõlmitud Tartu rahuleping, millega Nõukogude Venemaa tunnustas Eesti Vabariigi iseseisvust igavesest ajast igavesti, lõpetas Eesti Vabadussõja. Lepingut on nimetatud Eesti sünnitunnistuseks ja see oli rahvusvahelises õiguses teedrajava tähendusega, kuna viitas rahva enesemääramisõigusele ning õigusele otsustada oma saatuse üle.

Täna tähistame vabadust ja enesemääramist, mis Eestil on ja mille säilitamise nimel Ukraina nii kõvasti võitleb. Tähistagem seda päeva kogu südamest, rõõmuga ja uhkusega oma vabaduse, kogukonna ja identiteedi üle. Ka Venemaa jätkuva Ukraina-sõja varjus on oluline teha oma südames ruumi, et tähistada Eesti saavutusi, Eesti jätkuvat arengut ning Eesti tugevat rahvusvahelist häält praegusel segasel ja häirival ajal.

Kindlasti on murettekitav, et sõda Ukrainas jätkub, ja meil on õigus olla rahutud praeguste sündmuste tõttu nii Euroopas kui ka siin USA-s. Kutsume teid üles muundama need mõtted tegutsemise inspiratsiooniks. Soovitame teil kasutada privileegi, mida omame ameeriklastena – kasutada oma häält ja osaleda demokraatlikus protsessis. Üle USA osales Venemaa invasioonile järgnenud aastal kaitsetegevuses rekordarv Ameerika eestlasi, kes võtsid sõna Ukraina ja Balti riikide julgeolekuhuvide eest. Ülimalt oluline on neid jõupingutusi jätkata ka järgmisel aastal. Nii palju on kaalul USA Kongressis ning ameeriklaste arusaamades.

Eestlastena oleme panustest eriti teadlikud – nagu balti-ameeriklaste kohta sageli öeldakse: “Nad teavad.” Me teame. Ja me mäletame. Tänavu tähistame 80. aasta möödumist 1944. a. suurpõgenemisest, kui nii paljud põgenesid Eestist pealetungivate Nõukogude vägede eest. Meie vanemad ja vanavanemad seisid võimatu valiku ees, tehes elumuutva otsuse – kas põge-neda või jääda silmitsi jõhkra nõukogude korraga. Meie pered purunesid. Palju aastaid – kaheksa aastakümmet hiljem, isegi kui Eesti on õitsele puhkenud taastatud vabaduses, paneme rahvana ikka veel kokku perekonna- ja mälukilde, et täita oma ajaloo lünki. Eestis on 1944. aasta suurpõgenemise teema alles jõudmas avalikku dialoogi ja rahvuslikku teadvusesse. Paljude noorema põlve väliseestlaste jaoks on see samuti tundmatu või ähmaselt meenutatav lugu, kuidas ja miks meie kogukonnad ühel ja samal ajal välja kujunesid.

Teema ühisruumis ülalhoidmiseks osaleb ERKÜ uhkusega suuremas mälestusprojektis, mida saame kõik koos toetada. Koos ÜEKNi teiste liikmesmaade esindajatega tellisime mälestusskulptuuri ja oleme loomas püsivat suurpõgenemise mälestuspaika (vt ka 12. lk). See graatsiline skulptuur kujutab sümboolselt lugematute hüvastijättude viimast hetke, viimast käte puudutust lahkumishetkel, mis hõlmas ebakindlust tuleviku suhtes olenemata sellest, kas lahkuti või jäädi. Mälestusskulptuur hakkab paiknema Pärnu jõe ääres, sealt põgenesid väikeste paatidega tuhanded inimesed. Mälestusmärk avatakse 21. septembril 2024. Loodame, et sellel kuupäeval mälestavad eestlased kogu maailmas neid kohutavaid sündmusi – igaüks omal moel.

Ameerika eestlastena on meil eesõigus ja kohustus selle looga siduda ka meie tulevasi põlvkondi. Meie, kes oleme ise kogenud perede rebenemist või omame seda perekondlikku pärandit, tunneme ära selles pärandis kingituse – meie rahva loo – mida pühitseme, tähistades EV 106. aastapäeva ja mälestades 1944. aasta suurpõgenemist.

Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides esinduskogu kutsub kõiki üles seda päeva tähistama ja seda kingitust jagama.

Elagu Eesti!

Eesti Vabariigi 106. aastapäeva puhul

Mai-Liis Bartling

ERKÜ president

Baltic Action Alert: Ukraine rallies Feb. 24-25
2024-02-24 00:00 - 2024-02-25 23:59 | Illinois
A Message from our friends at the ALA (American Latvian Association) Call to Action Unit

Dear Friend of the Baltics,

Feb. 24 will mark two years of Russia’s murderous invasion of Ukraine, and almost 10 years of Russia’s illegal occupation of Ukrainian territory since 2014. It is an anniversary to rally support against the violence, lies and threats perpetrated by the regime in Moscow – not only against Ukraine, but also against the U.S., the Baltics and our allies.

In this election year, Congress and candidates need to see and hear public support for Ukraine, to ensure the U.S. continues to support Ukraine now – and the Baltics in the future.

We urge you to use this tragic anniversary to demonstrate need and resolve by participating in a rally or other event that local Ukrainians are hosting on Feb. 24 or Feb. 25:

CA – Los Angeles:https://www.facebook.com/events/1433291477623836/https://www.facebook.com/events/1086304085855262/ (auto rally)CA – San Diego:https://www.facebook.com/events/1328666797840700/ (fundraiser)CA – San Francisco:https://www.facebook.com/events/844859137439082/ (auto rally)CO – Denver:https://www.facebook.com/events/324173363737901/CT – Hartford:https://www.facebook.com/events/349605357965212/District of Columbia – Washington DC: https://www.facebook.com/events/892714775681965HI – Honolulu:https://www.facebook.com/events/1163343175046955/IL – Chicago:https://www.facebook.com/events/1048034142978491/MA – Boston:https://www.facebook.com/events/388857010366529/MI – Detroit:https://www.facebook.com/events/637067795140957/MI – Grand Rapids:https://www.facebook.com/events/936960738090306/MN – Minneapolis:https://www.facebook.com/events/344734181850945/NC – Asheville:https://www.facebook.com/events/3381827465443069/NY – New York:https://ukrainianinstitute.org/event/24-february-2024/ (open house)OH – Cleveland:https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=779257527565985PA – Philadelphia: https://www.facebook.com/events/310533904861294/PA – Pittsburgh:https://www.facebook.com/events/7395367410520111/SC – Columbia:https://www.facebook.com/events/3687116931611887/SC – Greenville:https://www.facebook.com/events/963025491931998/TN – Nashville:https://www.facebook.com/events/1082021496331001/TX – Austin:https://www.facebook.com/events/751180146927665/TX – Dallas: https://www.facebook.com/events/424210626701438/ (auto rally)VT – Dummerston (near Brattleboro):https://www.facebook.com/events/784936526788877/WA – Seattle:https://www.facebook.com/events/763608985821498WI – Milwaukee:https://www.facebook.com/events/755763479310616/

Please check local times and locations. Bring your family members, friends and Baltic flags! Let’s show Baltic support for Ukraine!

Aitäh, paldies, ačiū, thank you.ALA Call to Action Management Committee

Along with its partners the Estonian American National Council and the Lithuanian American Council, ALA is a parent organization of the Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC). JBANC works to represent Baltic Americans on Capitol Hill.

ALA is not affiliated with any of the groups organizing these events and is not responsible for event content or changes.

Applications Accepted for Stipend toward Internship in Estonia
2024-02-24 00:00 - 2024-04-03 23:59 | Illinois
The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV) invite Estonian youths (age 18-35) living abroad to apply for a stipend to complete a professional internship in Estonia.

The aim of the stipend is to provide an opportunity to get to know the Estonian culture, language, potential living and working opportunities and build professional networks.

The stipend application deadline is April 3, 2024 at 11:59PM (Estonian time).

The stipend consists of two parts:

a basic stipend in the amount of 3000 euros;

if necessary, a travel stipend for the journey from the place of residence to Estonia and back.

The basic stipend is intended for a full-time internship with a duration up to two months (a minimum of 4 weeks).

Who can apply?

A person of Estonian origin, 18-35 years of age, who is living abroad and has done so for at least the last 5 years consecutively;

… and who has completed higher or vocational education, or completed at least one academic year from a currently ongoing higher or vocational education program.

The stipend application deadline is April 3, 2024 at 11:59PM (Estonian time).

Applications must be sent by e-mail to the address taotlused@estdev.ee by the deadline.

Counseling: if you want to participate, but you don’t know where to start, send a motivation letter to the e-mail diaspora@mfa.ee

All questions regarding the stipend programme can be directed to the coordinator: Annika Leek annika.leek@estdev.ee

For more information in English download the document here.

For more information in Estonian visit the ESTDEV website here.

Global Estonian | Stipend for Estonian compatriots to complete an internship in Estonia

Boston Baltic Film Festival
2024-03-01 17:00 - 2024-03-03 20:50 | Emerson Paramount Center, 599 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States
In person and Virtual film festival

Boston, MA. The Sixth Annual Boston Baltic Film Festival (BBFF) will take place in March 2024 with in-person screenings followed by two weeks of virtual screenings across the U.S. In-person screenings and events will take place at the Emerson Paramount Theater’s Bright Family Screening Room in downtown Boston March 1-3, 2024. Virtual screenings will be offered March 4-16, 2024.

The line-up of 20 critically acclaimed films offered from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania can be seen on the website: www.bostonbalticfilm.org,

Tickets and passes for both in-person and virtual screenings will go on sale through our website on February 5, 2024.

The film industries in the three Baltic countries consistently produce films that garner awards in international festivals around the world. Boston audiences will be able to engage with the filmmakers in Q&A after the screenings and during a panel discussion on Friday, March 1, 2024.The Festival is organized by the Baltic Film Committee and the American National Latvian League (ALTS), in collaboration with ArtsEmerson. For more information visit our homepage www.bostonbalticfilm.org, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or contact info@bostonbalticfilm.org.

Boston Baltic Film Festival Opening Night & Opening Reception
2024-03-01 21:00 - 23:30 | Emerson Paramount Center, 559 Washington St Boston, MA 02111, Boston, Massachusetts, 02111
EANC is proud to once again support this quality film festival, presenting films from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, with opportunities to meet & speak on site with some of the filmmakers themselves.

Opening day events:

A Panel Discussion with the filmmakers,

Screening of The Invisible Flight,

Opening Receiption @ “Fajitas & ‘Ritas” 25 West Street, Boston, MA

Join us for three days of the latest award-winning films from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Immerse yourself in movie magic!

The Sixth Annual Boston Baltic Film Festival (BBFF) will take place in March 2024 with in-person screenings followed by two weeks of virtual screenings across the U.S. In-person screenings and events will take place at the Emerson Paramount Theater’s Bright Family Screening Room in downtown Boston March 1-3, 2024. Virtual screenings will be offered March 4-16, 2024.

The line-up of 20 critically acclaimed films offered from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania can be seen on the website: www.bostonbalticfilm.org,

Tickets and passes for both in-person and virtual screenings will go on sale through our website on February 5, 2024.

The film industries in the three Baltic countries consistently produce films that garner awards in international festivals around the world.

Boston audiences will be able to engage with the filmmakers in Q&A after the screenings and during a panel discussion on Friday, March 1, 2024.The Festival is organized by the Baltic Film Committee and the American National Latvian League (ALTS), in collaboration with ArtsEmerson. For more information visit our homepage www.bostonbalticfilm.org, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or contact info@bostonbalticfilm.org.

THE INVISIBLE FIGHT /Estonia

Our highly anticipated opening feature will be Rainer Sarnet’s latest award winning film The Invisible Fight – a wild and zany martial arts action comedy shot like a vintage drive-in movie that is set in an orthodox monastery. A film that, according to Variety, could attract cult status.

“EVERYTHING COOL IS BANNED IN THE SOVIET UNION”Rafael/The Invisible Fight

“Delightfully inventive and riotously funny, The Invisible Fight makes it clear that the joy of kung fu cinema is celebrated worldwide, even as far as Estonia.” Yep it looks amazing! Funny and smart and unique. I’m in.”Alex Billington/ Firstshowing.net

Sneak Preview: The Paradox of Seabrook Farms @ Boston Baltic Film Festival
2024-03-03 11:00 - 12:30 | Emerson Paramount Center, 599 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States
EANC is proud to help present the long-awaited documentary The Paradox of Seabrook Farms will be shown as part of the 6th Annual Boston Baltic Film Festival (BBFF) at the Emerson Paramount Theater Center in downtown Boston. The in-person festival runs March 1-3, followed by a two-week virtual festival. (Please note that the Seabrook film will not be available virtually at this time.)Film-maker Helga Merits will be present to introduce the film and for an introductory talk, where she will also take audience. On Friday, March 1 she will also be participating with other filmmakers on a panel discussion about the Baltic film industry.

EANC is a proud supporter of this documentary, and welcomes its addition to the line-up of events marking 80 years since the 1944 Mass Flight of Refugees, a tragic time in history when 80,000 Estonians were forced to flee their beloved homeland to escape the terror of Soviet occupiers. Documentaries such as ‘The Paradox of Seabrook Farms: Shattered Dreams, Restored Hopes’ are important vehicles for keeping the historical record straight.

Boston Baltic Film Festival (virtual)
2024-03-04 00:00 - 2024-03-18 23:59 | Illinois
Following a successful in-person weekend of Baltic film at the Paramount Emerson Center in Boston, the Boston Baltic Film Festival (BBFF) organizers now bring to you two weeks of virtual screenings across the U.S. Virtual screenings will be offered March 4-18, 2024. Documentaries, drama, mysteries, action, love stories, comedy…. get to know the Baltic soul. See what all the buzz is about!

EANC is a proud support of this event.

The full line-up of 20 critically acclaimed films offered from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania can be seen on the website: www.bostonbalticfilm.org

Tickets and passes for virtual screenings on sale now.

Box Office

The film industries in the three Baltic countries consistently produce films that garner awards in international festivals around the world. Boston audiences will be able to engage with the filmmakers in The Festival is organized by the Baltic Film Committee and the American National Latvian League (ALTS), in collaboration with ArtsEmerson. For more information visit the BBFF homepage www.bostonbalticfilm.org, follow them on Facebook, Instagram, or contact info@bostonbalticfilm.org.

2024 ESTO SKI @ Mont-Tremblant
2024-03-07 11:00 - 2024-03-10 14:00 | Mont Tremblant Village, Quebec, CA
In its 70th anniversary year, Eesti Spordiliit USAs invites you to celebrate with sports all year long!

ESTO Ski is headed back to Mont-Tremblant to celebrate its 60th ANNIVERSARY! Join us on the French-Canadian slopes from March 7th through March 10th, 2024.

Mont-Tremblant is a remarkable resort town best known for its exceptional skiing, undeniable charm, magnificent landscape, and for the impressive amount of activities that are available for all ages.The Eesti Spordiliit ESTO Ski weekend will feature our traditional group events including: Apres-Ski mixer, downhill & cross-country ski races, and an awards party.

We hope to see you in Canada!

IN FOCUS with EANC: Estonian Consular Services in the U.S. after Consulate Closures.
2024-03-07 20:00 - 21:30 | Zoom
IN FOCUS: Estonian Consular Services in the U.S. after Consulate Closures

The Estonian American National Council is hosting a follow-up virtual session on Thursday, March 7, beginning at 8 pm Eastern, to discuss important information regarding consular services upon the upcoming closing of the Estonian consulates in New York and San Francisco. The purpose of the session is to provide information about how consular and related services will be provided after the closures, including by the network of honorary consuls. (The session’s purpose is not to review the closure decision itself).

The session will cover:

Consular services available to Estonian Americans

Expected changes in how services will be provided due to the closures

The timeline for transition of services

Q & A

EANC is honored to welcome our four distinguished panelists – Deputy Chief of Mission Margus Särglepp (Estonian Embassy in Washington, DC), Consul General Maria Belovas (Consulate, San Francisco) , Consul, Acting Head of Mission Tarmo Punnik (Consulate, NYC), and Honorary Consul Jaak Treiman.

While some details of this transition are still being worked out, the Estonian American National Council looks forward to your participation in this opportunity to hear the latest information directly from representatives of the Estonian government, and to bring your questions about how this might impact you and other Estonian Americans.

After initial presentations by our panel members, there will be opportunity for Q and A. The session will be in both Estonian and English. Register here for the link. This is an extraordinary opportunity.

FOOKUSES: Eesti konsulaarteenused USA-s pärast konsulaadi sulgemist

Neljapäeval, 7. märtsil kell 20:00 – 21:30 (EST)

Ameerika Rahvuskomiteel Ühendriikides on heameel kutsuda Teid osalema neljapäeval, 7. märtsil, algusega kell 20.00 Idaranniku ajajärgi, virtuaalse järelistungil, kus arutatakse olulist infot konsulaarteenuste kohta seoses Eesti konsulaatide peatse sulgemisega New Yorgis ja San Franciscos. Infotunni eesmärk on anda teavet selle kohta, kuidas pärast sulgemist konsulaar- ja seonduvaid teenuseid osutatakse, sealhulgas aukonsulite võrgustiku poolt. (Istungj eesmärk ei ole sulgemisotsuse enda läbivaatamine). Peale meie kutsutud külaliste ettekandeid, on publikul võimalik esitada seotud küsimusi.

Infotund käsitleb:

• Konsularateenuste kättesaadavus Ameerikas olevate eestlastele

• Eeldatavad muudatused teenuste osutamises seoses sulgemisega

• Teenuste ülemineku ajakava

Paneelis osalevad neli lugupeetud külalist – Suursaatkonna esinduse juhataja asetäitja Margus Särglepp (Eesti saatkond Washingtonis), peakonsul Maria Belovas (konsulaat, San Francisco), konsul, esinduse juhi kohusetäitja Tarmo Punnik (konsulaat, NYC) ja aukonsul Jaak Treiman.

Kuigi mõned selle konsulaatide ülemineku üksikasjad on alles väljatöötamisel, ootab ERKÜ teie osalemist sellel heal võimalusel kuulda värskeimat teavet otse Eesti valitsuse esindajatelt ning esitada oma küsimused selle kohta, kuidas võimalikud muudatused puudutavad teid ja teisi eesti ameeriklased. Pärast meie paneeliliikmete esmaseid ettekandeid on võimalik esitada küsimusi. Virtuaalne programm viiakse läbi eesti ja inglise keeles. Registreerimine on nüüd avatud. (Registreerijatele saadetakse osalemiseks link.)

Think S*N*O*W! Esto Ski Weekend @ China Peak, CA
2024-03-08 00:00 - 2024-03-10 23:59 | China Peak Skiresort, 59265 Highway 168, Lakeshore, CA 9363, Lakeshore, California, 93634
China Peak has received 5 inches since yesterday(Jan 23), for a season total of 5 feet of snow! With China Peak’s new snow-making system, on top of this base, we are guaranteed to have an amazing weekend!As expected, rooms in the lodge are filling up fast, so we encourage everyone to claim their room ASAP. The online reservation system is working nicely. and you can book your room athttps://www.skichinapeak.com/the-inn-at-china-peak, or by calling (559) 233-1200 to book your room.Some of us will already be arriving on Thursday. We look forward to seeing you all there for what will be an amazing weekend!Think Snow!Heidi and Andres

Annual Meeting of the Estonian Archives in the U.S.
2024-03-16 11:00 | Estonian Archives, 607 E 7th Street, Lakewood, New Jersey, 08701, United States
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED. New date to be determined. Member organizations and delegates reconvene in Lakewood, NJ for part 2 of its 2023 Annual Meeting.

The Estonian Archives in the U.S. are a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization.

Live Music & Dance Show "Dawn till Dusk" by Diina Tamm & Valev Laube
2024-03-23 18:00 | New Yorgi Eesti Maja/ New York Estonian House, 243 E 34th Street, New York City, New York, 10016, United States
Join us for a unique multidisciplinary performance that 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. Let’s embark on a journey through a year in life, experiencing mystic rituals, old and new folklore tunes, and traditions that have shaped modern-day understandings and practices of our cultural identity.

Directed by Estonian-born artists Diina Tamm and Valev Laube, this folk-inspired contemporary performance will uncover aspects of Estonian culture that, though no longer celebrated daily, continue to influence our cultural legacy and ongoing evolution.

We welcome you to join us for this multisensory exploration of life’s cycles.

5 PM – Doors Open6 PM – Performance/Showtime7:15 PM – Meet & Greet Downstairs

Note: Suitable for Estonian speakers and non-Estonian speakers alike, great for audiences of all ages.

Registration deadline: Baltic Advocacy Days
2024-03-25 00:00 - 23:59 | Illinois
This is a crucial time to advocate loudly in support of Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian security interests. Your voice matters, and your calls make an impact. The Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) coordinates meetings between constituents and offices of the United States Congress to further the ties between the U.S. and the Baltic states. Talking points will be emailed to participants. We know the threats, we must make them understood in DC.

This year’s Baltic Advocacy Days will take place from April 8-12, 2024, consisting of both in-person and virtual meetings over Zoom. Meetings typically last approximately 20 -30 minutes with a goal of at least two-three meetings per participant.

Virtual meetings will be scheduled from Monday to Wednesday, April 8 -10.

In-person meetings will take place on April 11-12 (Thursday).

Our advocacy for 2024 will be focused on these points:

• Security assistance to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (Baltic Security Initiative, Foreign Military Financing, etc.)

• Security assistance for Ukraine necessary to help it defend itself against Russia.

• Maintaining a strong NATO alliance and transatlantic relations.

• Other Ukraine-related legislation.

We encourage anyone interested in strengthening U.S.-Baltic relations and advocating for transatlantic security to fill out the form below. No prior knowledge is required, as talking points will be emailed to participants.

Click Here to Register
