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SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival\, In person & virtual
DESCRIPTION:In-person screenings: February 27 – March 1\, Emerson Paramount Center  \n\n\n\nJoin us for a wonderful weekend of film screenings\, engaging talks\, and Q&A sessions with award-winning filmmakers from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania. EANC is a proud supporter of the Boston Baltic Film Festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe festival opens with a Meet the Filmmakers panel discussion and a feature presentation of the Estonian film Fränk\, followed by our Opening Night Reception—an opportunity to meet\, mingle\, and continue the conversation with filmmakers and fellow guests.  \n\n\n\nCheck out the full festival line-up here: Event Schedule — Boston Baltic Film Festival \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual screenings (different films): March 2 – 23. This year´s virtual screenings are accessible across the U.S. and Canada. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact: info@bostonbalticfilm.org
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/boston-baltic-film-festival-5/
LOCATION:Emerson Paramount Center\, Bright Family Screening Room\, 559 Washington St.\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Virtual gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T235959
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SUMMARY:ESTOSKI 2026
DESCRIPTION:With 2026 finally here\, snowy days and alpine nights are just around the corner! The Estonian American Amateur Athletes invite you to the 62nd Annual ESTO Ski Trip. This year’s event calls participants to Mont Tremblant\, Quebec\, Canada\, where Estonians from all around\, plus their friends and family\, will convene for community\, culture and sport! EANC is a proud sponsor of this event.  \n\n\n\nRegistration is officially open for the following: \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Downhill Race\n\n\n\nRegister for XC Fun Race\n\n\n\nRegister for Awards Party \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease review the details below for more updates…or you can always check out the event page! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nItinerary Snapshot & Registration Links \n\n\n\nFull details of the weekend’s schedule can be found on our event page. Registration or tickets to an event are not required unless otherwise noted. As always\, aitäh to our sponsors for making this special weekend possible: Eesti Üliõpilaste Toetusfond\, Eesti Sihtkapital Kanadas\, Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides\, & Eesti Abistamiskomitee USAs. \n\n\n\nThursday\, February 26th \n\n\n\nESTO Ski Welcome Meetup | 7:00PM @ Fat Mardi’s \n\n\n\nFriday\, February 27th \n\n\n\nDownhill Race | 10:00AM @ Nansen’s Pitch – Registration Required \n\n\n\nLunch Block  | 11:30PM – 1:30PM @ Fat Mardi’s \n\n\n\nEAAA Après Ski | 4:00PM – 7:00PM @ Fat Mardi’s \n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 28th \n\n\n\nXC Fun Race | 10:00AM @ 309 chemin Claude-Léfèbvre – Registration Required \n\n\n\nFamily Waterpark Meetup | 1:30PM @ brind’O Aquaclub \n\n\n\nESTO Ski Group Photo | 4:30PM @ Behind Sommet Des Neiges Hotel \n\n\n\nESTO Ski Awards Party | 7:00PM @ Expedition Room – Camp de Base – Tickets Required \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNotes from the Organizer:\n\n\n\nLodging & Lift Tickets \n\n\n\nIf you haven’t booked your accommodations yet\, be sure to do so as soon as possible and take advantage of our discounted group lodging & lift ticket rates [20–40% off regular rack rates]. \n\n\n\nTo make a reservation\, simply call the toll-free number 1-877-966-6873 and identify yourself as part of the Estonian Ski Club to access our group rates. Our Group Booking Code for all properties is 2PB1PO. See attachment for details on rates & lift ticket prices. \n\n\n\nPlease note: discounted lift tickets must be tied to a sponsored hotel reservation. If you are staying in an Airbnb or with friends and call only to book lift tickets\, you may be turned away. To work around this\, you can ask friends who are staying in one of the sponsored hotels to help reserve your lift tickets. \n\n\n\nYou’ll find full daily details on our dedicated event page\, along with extra perks like a discounted ESTO Spa Day at Auberge & Nordic Spa Beaux Rêves. As always\, please don’t hesitate to email @ESTO Ski Trip Team with any questions or concerns.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estoski-2026/
LOCATION:Mont Tremblant Village\, Quebec\, CA
CATEGORIES:Community,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eesti Spordiliit USAs":MAILTO:estoskidays@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T235959
DTSTAMP:20260421T170116
CREATED:20260102T055914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T055917Z
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SUMMARY:Estonian Independence Day\, EV108
DESCRIPTION:ELAGU EESTI VABARIIK! \n\n\n\nLong live the Republic of Estonia!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-independence-day-ev108/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Independence Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T190000
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CREATED:20260209T234913Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Estonian Independence Day: Boston\, Massachusetts area
DESCRIPTION:The Boston Estonain Society invites you to join them in celebrating the 108th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia! It will be a wonderful afternoon of community\, culture\, and celebration. \n\n\n\n\nUksed avame: 15:30 (3:30 PM)\n\n\n\nProgramm algab: 16:00 (4:00 PM)\n\n\n\nÜritus lõpeb orienteeruvalt: 18:30–19:00 (6:30–7:00 PM)\n\n\n\n\nTo ensure a festive table for everyone\, we are asking members to bring a dish to share. Please use the SignUpGenius link below to let us know what you plan to bring (salads\, sandwiches\, desserts\, etc.). \n\n\n\nThe Great BES Kringel Competition! Do you have the best twist in town? We are hosting a Kringel Competition to crown Boston’s best baker! If you would like to enter your masterpiece\, please indicate this on the sign-up sheet.. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044CADA929A7FCCE9-61704802-evapidu
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/celebrating-estonian-independence-day-boston-massachusetts-area/
LOCATION:Nordic Hall\, Scandinavian Cultural Center\, 206 Waltham St\, West Newton\, Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Estonian Independence Day,Family activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Estonian Society / Bostoni Eesti Selts":MAILTO:info@bostonestonian.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T170000
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CREATED:20260205T201843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T201848Z
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SUMMARY:Celbrating Estonian Independence: Los Angeles area
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to celebrate the 108th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Estonia on Sunday\, February 22\, 2026 \n\n\n\nSocial Hour\n\n\n\nBegins at 1 pm \n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\nProgram begins at 2 p.m.  \n\n\n\nFeatured speaker: Ellen Valter\, project lead of the KESKUS International Estonian Centre project \n\n\n\nPerformances by Los Angeles Estonians \n\n\n\nSocial Hour begins at 1 p.m.\, program commences at 2 p.m. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nProgram will be followed by lunch Admission by donation: Pre-purchase until Feb. 21: $25 for Estonian Society Members\, $30 for non-members. At the door: $30 for Estonian Society Members\, $40 for non-members \n\n\n\nSee you at the Los Angeles Estonian House: 1306 West 24th Street\, Los Angeles\, California  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKoosviibimine algab kell 13:00\, Programm kell 14:00 \n\n\n\nPeakõneleja: Ellen Valter\, KESKUS projektijuht \n\n\n\nEsinevad Los Angelese eestlased \n\n\n\nPärast ametlikku osa ootab Teid eestipärane toidulaud
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/celbrating-estonian-independence-los-angeles-area/
CATEGORIES:Community,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Estonian Independence Day,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000
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CREATED:20260216T171537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T173426Z
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SUMMARY:Rally for Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:This rally in support of Ukraine will be held at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington\, DC.  \n\n\n\nAll Balts are called to arrive at the Lincoln Memorial at 1:30 pm and are encouraged to bring flags and signs.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/rally-for-ukraine/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170116
CREATED:20260204T051537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T011143Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Estonian Independence Day: Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:You are cordiall invited!  \n\n\n\nJoin the Connecticut Estonan Society for a full program\, dinner\, and festivities in celebration of Estonia´s Independence Day! The program features Consul Tarmo Punnik of the Estonian EMbassy in Washington\, DC\, who will also be available for consular services.  \n\n\n\nOther guest speakers include  \n\n\n\nSamuel Kramer\, Ph.D.\, – Estonian Research experienceLelde Luika\, Ph.D. –  Juris Padegs Postdoctoral Associate\, Baltic Studies Program\, Yale University \n\n\n\nLike any good Etsonian party we will have good food\, some singing and dancing\, cash bar\, raffle and more.  \n\n\n\nMusic entertainment by DJ Kristjan Karu. . \n\n\n\nTIckets may be purchased by emailing mtlaan@att.net
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/celebrating-estonian-independence-connecticut/
LOCATION:Georgina´s\, 275 Boston Tnpk.\, Andover\, 06043
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Estonian Independence Day,Government of Estonia,Poetry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian Society of Connecticut / Connecticuti Eesti Selts":MAILTO:estoniansocietyct@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T203000
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CREATED:20260201T235324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T233321Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual lnfo Session: Baltic Advocacy Days & the Current Baltic Security Environment
DESCRIPTION:Interested in attending Baltic Advocacy Days? Want the latest updates on U.S.–Baltic security? Join us for a virtual Baltic Advocacy Days Information Session on February 12 at 7:00 PM ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJBANC hosts this virtual information session in preparation for Baltic Advocacy Days 2026 (March 16 – 18 in Washington\, DC). \n\n\n\nThe session will feature Jason Moyer\, a foreign policy analyst specializing in transatlantic relations\, who will provide an overview of the current Baltic security environment. Lee Allen\, of JBANC\, will outline the goals of Baltic Advocacy Days and what participants can expect. \n\n\n\nJason C. Moyer is a foreign policy professional with over a dozen years of experience specializing in transatlantic relations\, transatlantic security\, the European Union\, NATO\, the Nordics\, the Baltics\, France\, and the OSCE. He teaches on the Nordic and Baltic regions for the Foreign Service Institute\, the training institution for diplomats in the US government. He is a Fellow for the Transatlantic Leadership Network and an Associated Researcher for the Latvian Institute of International Affairs. Jason is a non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council and Program Director of Foreign & Security Policy at Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the BAD2026 Info Session\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about Baltic Advocacy Days \n\n\n\nLearn more about JBANC
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/bad2026-virtual-info-session/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Online Discussion,Security and Baltic Cooperation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:leeallen@jbanc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170116
CREATED:20260131T000340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T003020Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Power Up\, Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:A Message from our partners at UCCA:  \n\n\n\nAs we approach the fourth anniversary of russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine\, the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) is launching a national advocacy campaign entitled:  #SupportUkraine: Restore Power. Punish War Crimes.  \n\n\n\nThe focus of the campaign is on restoring Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and holding russia  accountable for its systematic attacks on civilians. Please join the campaign’s opening event — a virtual webinar titled “POWER-UP Ukraine\,” hosted by UCCA’s Emergency Energy Task Force on Friday February 6th at 12pm EST.  \n\n\n\nThe webinar will bring together leading U.S. and Ukrainian experts to examine the impact of russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector\, the implications for Ukraine’s economy and civilian population\, and the urgent need for sustained international engagement.  \n\n\n\nTO REGISTER\, click on the link below or use the QR code on the infographic above: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for the POWER UP UKRAINE webinar here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join in this important discussion about Ukraine’s critical needs and how best you can assist! \n\n\n\nReminder! Matching donations for Ukraine campaign! Send us a donation earmarked for support of Ukraine\, and we will match* it\, sending on to our Ukrianian partners\, UCCA.                                          *up to $10\,000 in total
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/webinar/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Online Discussion,Security,Ukraine
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA)":MAILTO:unis@ucca.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170116
CREATED:20260113T221012Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Book Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to the annual book club hosted by the Foundation for Estonian Arts and Letters.11:00 EDT – discussion in small groups12:00 EDT – Q&A with Tõnu Õnnepalu led by Sirje Kiin \n\n\n\nBook can be orderedin English: Amazon (https://a.co/d/1WMDqwy)in Estonian: Rahva raamat (https://rahvaraamat.ee/…/klassika-ja…/piiririik/1851822) \n\n\n\nPlease add your name and state when registering\, regsitration deadline is January 18\, 2026 6pm EDT info@estonianculture.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOlete oodatud meie iga-aastasele virtuaalseld raamatuklubile11:00 EDT – arutelu väikestes gruppides12:00 EDT – kohtumine Tõnu Õnnepaluga. Kohtumist viib läbi Sirje Kiin.Raamatut saab tellida:Ingliskeeles: Amazon (https://a.co/d/1WMDqwy)Eestikeeles: Rahva Raamat (https://rahvaraamat.ee/…/klassika-ja…/piiririik/1851822) \n\n\n\nRegistreerida palume hiljemalt 18. jaanuariks\, 2026 kell 18:00 EDT info@estonianculture.orgRegistreerides palume lisada oma nimi ja osariik.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-book-club-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Foundation for Arts &amp%3B Letters / Eesti Kultuurifond USAs":MAILTO:info@estonianculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170116
CREATED:20251211T031646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T033606Z
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SUMMARY:EANC Henrik Visnapuu Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The public is welcome to attend this significant awards ceremony at the Estonian Writers’ Union house in celebration of the 2026 laureates of the EANC Henrik Visnpauu Award for Culture and Literature.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAward winners Janika Kronberg (Lifetime Achievement) and Reijo Roos (Best Young Talent) will take the stage along with the evening’s host\, poet and jury member Jürgen Rooste\, head judge and EANC council member Epp Annus\, and director of the Luunja School\, Toomas Liivamägi\,  The evening’s performer is the talented  Kalev Vapper.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eanc-henrik-visnapuu-award-ceremony/
LOCATION:Eesti Kirjanike Maja\, Harju tnv 1\, Tallinn\, Estonia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eesti Kirjanike Liit%2C Eesti Rahvskomitee %C3%9Chendriikides%2C Luunja vald":MAILTO:armastatudpoeet@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T235959
DTSTAMP:20260421T170116
CREATED:20251102T021300Z
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SUMMARY:EANC Henrik Visnapuu Culture and Literature Laureates Announced
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian American National Council (EANC)\, in partnership with the Estonian Writers’ Union and Luunja Municipality\, will announce the winners of the EANC Henrik VIsnapuu Cultureand Literature Award. The five excellent nominees were selected from amongst 14 strong candidates. \n\n\n\nThe winners will be announced by press release poste t omedia outlets\, the EANC website and Facebook page. on January 2\, 2026\, the anniversary of Visnapuu’s birth.   \n\n\n\nThe awards will officially be presented at a special event on January 7\, 2026\, starting at 6 pm\, at the Estonian Wrietrs House\, Harju 1\, Tallinn\, Estonia. The public is welcome to attend. We will do our best to provide a live stream of the special event\, which will include words from the jury and from the laureates themselves\, coupled with a performance by songwriter Kalev Vapper.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eanc-henrik-visnapuu-culture-and-literature-laureates-announced/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonian Culture,Poetry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian American National Council":MAILTO:erku@estosite.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170116
CREATED:20251123T003658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T003919Z
UID:13013-1765591200-1765648800@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Estonian Christmas Church Service & Holiday Get-together in Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-christmas-church-service-holiday-get-together-in-connecticut/
LOCATION:Columbia Congregational Church\, 325 CT Route 87\, Columbia\, Connecticut\, 06237
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Christmas Celebrations around the US,Estonian Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170116
CREATED:20251108T023827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T023942Z
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SUMMARY:Estonian Diaspora Day Celebration in Connecticut: Potluck & A Movie
DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Estonian Society hosts its annual Diaspora Estonia Day with a potluck-style dinner\, a fun afternoon with friends old and new\, and a wonderful documentary about a wonderful Estonian. Join us on  Saturday\, November 8th at 1:30 p.m. at the Romanian Church *formerly Latvian Church) in Manchester\, CT \n\n\n\nWe will join in the global festivities this year to celebrate the 90th birthday of beloved Estonian composer Arvo Pärt.  \n\n\n\nAs in years past\, CES will provide roast pork for the potluck meal and asks guests to bring side dishes\, desserts\, and BYOB.  Please email Leena Kangro at leenakangro@gmail.com to let her know what you can bring.   \n\n\n\nThe donation will be $15 for adults\, while students/children are free.  The program begins at 2:00 p.m.  Program details are below. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nPROGRAM \n\n\n\nWe will watch a documentary about Arvo Pärt entitled Arvo Pärt: Even if I Lose Everything\, which is an intimate portrait that explores the man behind the music\, showing his many sides as he navigates the demands of his legacy.  Once known as the avant-garde firebrand driven from his country by Soviet censorship for his radically prayerful melodies\, Even If I Lose Everything centers on the gentler rhythms of Pärt’s days back home on the eve of his 80th birthday in 2015.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLast week was a time of pride and excitement for all Estonians with two highly-anticipated concerts at Carnegie Hall in New York City on October 23rd and October 24th in the presence of H.E. Mr. Alar Karis\, President of the Republic of Estonia\, and Mrs. Sirje Karis.  This two-day celebration of Estonian composer Arvo Pärt brought together the Grammy award-winning Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir under the direction of Maestro Tõnu Kaljuste\, Estonian Festival Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Paavo Järvi\, world-renowned violinist Midori\, violinist Hans Christian Aavik\, pianist Nico Muhly\, the Trinity Choir\, and the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra.  These performances united audiences from across the United States and beyond in tribute to one of the most influential living composers in the realm of sacred and minimalist music. The New York Times gave very positive reviews of the concerts\, stating “Arvo Pärt Gets the 90th Birthday Concert He Deserves”. \n\n\n\nYou can learn more about Arvo Pärt’s life and music from here (provided by the Arvo Pärt Centre in Estonia\, which combines his personal archive along with an information and music center)\, along with interesting insights about him from Carnegie Hall \n\n\n\nMeeldetuletus – Reminder \n\n\n\nIf you\, or someone you know\, are not yet a member of the Connecticut Estonian Society\, please join us!  It’s a great opportunity to join a close-knit community of Estonian Americans and Estophiles of all ages from Connecticut and surrounding states to celebrate and preserve our Estonian culture and traditions.  To become a member\, or if you are already a member and would like to easily pay your dues\, you can learn more at our website.  Your support is vital for us to provide important programming and maintain our “Eesti Maa” (Connecticut Estonian Grounds) in Andover\, CT\, our beautiful 12-acre property where we have gathered for 60 years.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-diaspora-day-celebration-in-connecticut-potluck-a-movie/
LOCATION:Romanian Church\, 2 WInter Street\, Manchester\, Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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SUMMARY:2025 New York Baltic Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 8th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns this November continuing its tradition of bringing the best new films from the Baltic region to New York audiences. This Baltic film festival will take place November 5-16\, 2025\, offering both in-person and virtual screenings. In-person screenings and events will take place November 5-9 at Scandinavia House in New York. An online version will once again be available to viewers across the U.S. via the Elevent streaming platform from November 10–16. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndividual tickets and a variety of passes are available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBox Office TIcket Sales\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nASF Program Manager & NYBFF Curator Kyle Reinhart states\, “Since the New York Baltic Film Festival was founded eight years ago\, we have seen an exponential growth in the stature and importance of Baltic cinema\, with major wins at film festivals including last year’s Oscar for FLOW\, the first Latvian film to achieve an Academy Award. A new generation of filmmakers is emerging with a distinct\, brave and unique voice; meanwhile\, older masters of Baltic cinema continue to produce films of the highest caliber. This year’s NYBFF will explore contemporary issues with an outlook to the future—which couldn’t be brighter. Please join us in November to see the world through Baltic eyes.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-person Line Up \n\n\n\nVirtual Screenings Line Up\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor program announcements\, please subscribe to the festival newsletter at balticfilmfestival.com and Scandinavia House newsletter at scandinaviahouse.org. For more immediate updates\, follow NYBFF on Instagram and Facebook. \n\n\n\nABOUT THE NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALEstablished in 2018\, the New York Baltic Film Festival is presented and organized by Scandinavia House in collaboration with the Embassy of Estonia\, Consulate General of Lithuania\, and Permanent Mission of Latvia to the United Nations in New York. Financial support for the festival comes from the Estonian Film Institute\, National Film Center of Latvia\, and Lithuanian Film Center\, with additional sponsorship by the American-Scandinavian Foundation\, American Latvian Association\, Edhard Corporation\, Estonian Ministry of Culture\, Estonian American National Council (EKRÜ)\, Honorary Consulate General of Latvia in New York\, Investment and Development Agency of Latvia\, Baltic Film Media and Arts School at Tallinn University\, Narbutas\, and Sondra Litvatytė.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/2025-new-york-baltic-film-festival/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue (at 38th Street)\, New York
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Latvia,Lithuania
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T200000
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SUMMARY:Online Discussion. Baltic Spotlight: Baltic Sea Security in an Age of Russian Aggression
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Baltic American National Committee will host its next Baltic Spotlight on October 29 at 8 p.m. ET\, featuring Benjamin Schmitt\, Senior Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania and Senior Fellow for Democratic Resilience at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA). \n\n\n\nSince Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine\, it has intensified attacks on European infrastructure\, seeking to destabilize and sow doubt within European civil society. The Baltic Sea has become a flashpoint in infrastructure security discussions\, with multiple incidents of cable cutting resulting in damaged data cables and gas lines. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelping assess the state of Baltic Sea security and potential policy solutions is Benjamin Schmitt\, author of the report “UNDERWATER MAYHEM: Countering Threats to Energy and Critical Infrastructure Across the NATO Alliance and Beyond.”  \n\n\n\nSchmitt previously served as European Energy Security Advisor at the U.S. Department of State\, where he advanced diplomatic engagement vital to the energy and national security interests of the transatlantic community\, focusing on strengthening the resilience of NATO’s eastern flank and Ukraine in the face of Russian malign energy activities. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to join the discussion on Zoom and learn more about Russia’s shadow war in the Baltic Sea. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\nThe Estonian American National Council is a proud supporter and founding member organization of the Joint Baltic American National Committee.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/online-discussion-baltic-spotlight-baltic-sea-security-in-an-age-of-russian-aggression/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Education,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T110000
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Estonian President Alar Karis
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Council on Global Affairs welcomes you to attend a Conversation with the Estonian President. Presdient Karis joins the Council to discuss digital innovation\, cybersecurity\, and Estonia’s role on the front lines of collective defense.This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. \n\n\n\nAbout This Event\n\n\n\nEstonia has become a digital powerhouse\, leading the world in online government services while positioned on NATO’s strategically important eastern border. The country has shown how technology can strengthen democracy and security simultaneously. How did Estonia transform itself into a digital leader? What can other countries learn from its approach to both innovation and defense? And how can stronger US-Estonia cooperation help address today’s evolving security challenges? Join President Karis as he discusses Estonia’s experience navigating digital transformation and geopolitical pressures in an increasingly complex world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers\n\n\n\nAlar Karis\, President of Estonia \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlar Karis has served as president of the Republic of Estonia since October 11\, 2021. A molecular geneticist and developmental biologist\, he previously served as director of the Estonian National Museum\, as rector of the University of Tartu and the Estonian University of Life Sciences\, and as auditor-general of the Republic of Estonia. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresident & Chief Executive Officer\, Chicago Council on Global Affairs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Leslie Vinjamuri joined the Council in 2025 as the president and chief executive officer\, after previously serving as director of the US and the Americas program at the Royal Institute of International Affairs\, known as Chatham House\, in London. She brings nearly 30 years of experience working at the intersection of international affairs\, research\, policy\, and public engagement.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/a-conversation-with-estonian-president-alar-karis/
CATEGORIES:Chicago,Community,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Government of Estonia,Opportunities,Security,Ukraine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T140000
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SUMMARY:A conversation with President Alar Karis of the Republic of Estonia
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with President Alar Karis of the Republic of Estonia on innovation and digitaltransformation\, geopolitical challenges\, and national security on NATO’s eastern border.  \n\n\n\nFollowing remarks\, President Karis will be in conversation with Professor John Mark Hansen\, Charles L. Hutchinson Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Political Science and the College at the University of Chicago. \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis program is presented by The International House Association Global Forum Series. This event on October 27th\, 2025 is co-sponsored by UChicago Global. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required. Please use entrance on S. Dorchester Ave. Doors open at 10:45am. Lecture begins at 11:30am. No entry will be permitted after 11:45am. \n\n\n\nSecurity Notice: All bags will be checked upon entry and must be stored in the coat room for the duration of the event. Please plan accordingly and avoid bringing large or unnecessary items. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions or would like additional information on accessibility and accommodations in place for this event\, please contact International House at 773-753-2274 or i-house-programs@uchicago.edu. \n\n\n\nThe 2025-2026 Global Forum Series theme is Pathways to Peace: Lessons in Reconciliation. The Global Forum will convene leading thinkers\, scholars\, and practitioners to discuss one of humanity’s most profound challenges and greatest hopes: the ability to reconcile after conflict. Through this series\, we will hear from diplomats\, historians\, philanthropists\, and others who witnessed and shaped these turning points in history. We will also highlight the role of International Houses around the world in the reconciliation of conflict. The International House Association (IHA) represents a collection of historic Rockefeller International Houses and centers around the world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBiography of President Alar Karis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlar Karis is an Estonian molecular geneticist and developmental biologist. He has served as the President of the Republic of Estonia since 11 October 2021. \n\n\n\nAlar Karis was born on 26 March 1958 in Tartu. \n\n\n\nHe graduated from the Estonian Agricultural Academy (now the Estonian University of Life Sciences) in 1981. He was awarded a Master of Science degree in 1987. Alar Karis has worked in a variety of research institutes in Germany\, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. He was awarded the status of professor at the University of Tartu in 1999. His research has been among the most widely cited internationally of any Estonian scientist of his generation. \n\n\n\nAlar Karis was one of the co-founders of Visgenyx\, a company which grew out of the University of Tartu and undertook research and development in the field of biotechnology. \n\n\n\nAlar Karis was elected rector of the University of Tartu in 2007. He has also served as the rector of the Estonian University of Life Sciences\, as the Auditor-General of the Republic of Estonia and as the head of the EUROSAI Working Group on Environmental Auditing (EUROSAI WGEA). He has led the work of Universities Estonia (the national council of university rectors) a number of times. \n\n\n\nPrior to being elected president\, Alar Karis was working as the director of the Estonian National Museum. \n\n\n\nHe has previously been a member of the Academic Council and Academic Advisory Board of the President of the Republic and of the Research and Development Council; a member of the supervisory boards of the Estonian Fund for Nature\, the European University Association\, the International Council of Archives\, the International Council of Museums\, the museums of the University of Tartu and the Estonian Literary Museum; a member of the advisory board to the Entrepreneurship & Living Environment Development Division of Enterprise Estonia; and the chairman of the supervisory boards of the Estonian Development Fund and (from 2020-2021) the Estonian University of Life Sciences. \n\n\n\nAlar Karis served as the honorary consul to the Republic of Chile in Estonia from 2010-2021. \n\n\n\nHe has been awarded the Order of the White Star\, 4th class. He is also a recipient of the Commander’s cross of the Order of Leopold II of Belgium\, the Commander’s cross of the Royal Order of the Polar Star of Sweden\, the Commander’s cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland\, the Latvian Cross of Recognition\, 3rd class and Order of the National Coat of Arms chain\, and the Royal Order of the Seraphim of the Kingdom of Sweden. \n\n\n\nAlar Karis is married to Sirje Karis. They have three children.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/a-conversation-with-president-alar-karis-of-the-republic-of-estonia/
LOCATION:International House\, 1414 East 59th Street Chicago\, IL 60637\, Chicago\, Illinois
CATEGORIES:Chicago,Community,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Opportunities,Security
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SUMMARY:Estonian President Alar Karis Visit at the Chicago Estonian House
DESCRIPTION:We are honored to announce that the President of the Republic of Estonia will be visiting the Chicago Estonian House on Sunday\, October 26\, 2025. \n\n\n\nThis will be a very special occasion for the Chicago-area community\, and you are warmly invited to join us in welcoming President Karis to Chicago. \n\n\n\nMore details and registration information will follow soon — but for now\, please mark your calendars! \n\n\n\n Let’s come together to celebrate this historic visit. \n\n\n\n Pane kuupäev kalendrisse! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeil on au teatada\, et Eesti Vabariigi president külastab Chicago Eesti Maja pühapäeval\, 26. oktoobril 2025. \n\n\n\nSee on meie kogukonnale eriline sündmus ning kutsume teid kõiki osa saama ja presidenti Chicagos tervitama. \n\n\n\nTäpsem info ja registreerimisandmed avaldatakse peagi — aga praegu palume kuupäev kindlasti üles märkida! \n\n\n\n Tulgem kokku\, et tähistada seda ajaloolist visiiti.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-president-alar-karis-visit-at-teh-chicago-estonian-house/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Chicago,Community,Estonian Culture,Government of Estonia
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SUMMARY:Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir @ Carnegie Hall: ARVO PÄRT 90
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, the whole classical music world and the Republic of Estonia will celebrate the 90th birthday of Estonian most famous composer Arvo Pärt. On this occasion\, the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir\, who is renowned interpret of Pärt’s music has been invited to perform at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York. EPCC will give concerts on October 23 and 24\, alongside Tõnu Kaljuste\, Paavo Järvi\, the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra\, and the Estonian Festival Orchestra. Both concert programs will\, of course\, be dedicated exclusively to the works of Arvo Pärt. \n\n\n\nEANC is proud to partner with EPCC for this amazing event!  \n\n\n\nOctober 23\, 2025\, Stern Auditorium.Estonian Festival Orchestra\, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber ChoirConductor Paavo JärviProgram: Arvo Pärt “Credo\,” “Adam’s Lament” etc \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet tickets here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBringing the best Estonian talent together with leading musicians from around the world\, the Estonian Festival Orchestra assembles for its highly anticipated North American debut during the global celebration of Arvo Pärt at 90. Led by Artistic Director Paavo Järvi\, they’re joined by the Grammy Award–winning Pärt specialists of the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and soloists who include Midori\, Hans Christian Aavik\, and composer-pianist Nico Muhly. The wide-ranging program features significant early works\, including a piece with a historic connection to Carnegie Hall; major works from Pärt’s game-changing tintinnabuli style; powerful 21st-century selections; and more. Together\, it’s a stunning survey of Pärt’s singular musical world\, performed by many of the artists who know it best. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 24\, 2025\, Zankel HallEstonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir\,Tallinn Chamber OrchestraConductor Tõnu KaljusteProgram: Arvo Pärt \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet tickets \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArvo Pärt’s music is the rarest of wonders\, a most remarkable contradiction\, an artistic experience that is mystical\, singular\, incomparable … and yet universal. It “fulfills a deep human need that has nothing to do with fashion\,” composer Steve Reich once told The Guardian. In Zankel Hall\, hear a full program of Pärt’s works\, including the magnificent Te Deum\, performed in singular style by several of the world’s leading authorities on the composer’s music. The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and Tallinn Chamber Orchestra make their long-awaited return to New York for this performance—a centerpiece of the worldwide Pärt at 90 celebration—led once again by the esteemed Tõnu Kaljuste.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-philharmonic-chamber-choir-carnegie-hall-arvo-part-90/
LOCATION:Carnegie Hall\, New York\, New York
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SUMMARY:Hack the Miracle: Estonia’s Spirit of Freedom and Democracy with Alar Karis\, President of Estonia
DESCRIPTION:The Baltic Studies Program at Yale MacMillan Center welcomes you to this special event\, featuring President Alar Karis of Estonia. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for lunch and a conversation with Alar Karis\, President of Estonia as he speaks on “Hack the Miracle: Estonia’s Spirit of Freedom and Democracy.” \n\n\n\nPlease note that NO BAGS will be allowed into the event. \n\n\n\nThe event is free and open to the public.  \n\n\n\n12:00pm – Lunch \n\n\n\n12:30pm – Event Begins \n\n\n\nPlease submit questions for President Karis before 4pm on Monday\, October 20th \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSterling Memorial Library \n\n\n\n120 High Street\, New Haven CT\, 06511 \n\n\n\nLecture Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresident Alar Karis \n\n\n\nAlar Karis is an Estonian molecular geneticist and developmental biologist. He has served as the President of the Republic of Estonia since 11 October 2021. \n\n\n\nAlar Karis was born on 26 March 1958 in Tartu. \n\n\n\nHe graduated from the Estonian Agricultural Academy (now the Estonian University of Life Sciences) in 1981. He was awarded a Master of Science degree in 1987. \n\n\n\nAlar Karis has worked in a variety of research institutes in Germany\, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. He was awarded the status of professor at the University of Tartu in 1999. His research has been among the most widely cited internationally of any Estonian scientist of his generation. \n\n\n\nAlar Karis was one of the co-founders of Visgenyx\, a company which grew out of the University of Tartu and undertook research and development in the field of biotechnology. \n\n\n\nAlar Karis was elected rector of the University of Tartu in 2007. He has also served as the rector of the Estonian University of Life Sciences\, as the Auditor-General of the Republic of Estonia and as the head of the EUROSAI Working Group on Environmental Auditing (EUROSAI WGEA). He has led the work of Universities Estonia (the national council of university rectors) a number of times. \n\n\n\nPrior to being elected president\, Alar Karis was working as the director of the Estonian National Museum. \n\n\n\nHe has previously been a member of the Academic Council and Academic Advisory Board of the President of the Republic and of the Research and Development Council; a member of the supervisory boards of the Estonian Fund for Nature\, the European University Association\, the International Council of Archives\, the International Council of Museums\, the museums of the University of Tartu and the Estonian Literary Museum; a member of the advisory board to the Entrepreneurship & Living Environment Development Division of Enterprise Estonia; and the chairman of the supervisory boards of the Estonian Development Fund and (from 2020-2021) the Estonian University of Life Sciences. \n\n\n\nAla Karis served as the honorary consul to the Republic of Chile in Estonia from 2010-2021. \n\n\n\nHe has been awarded the Order of the White Star\, 4th class. He is also a recipient of the Commander’s cross of the Order of Leopold II of Belgium\, the Commander’s cross of the Royal Order of the Polar Star of Sweden\, the Commander’s cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland\, the Latvian Cross of Recognition\, 3rd class and Order of the National Coat of Arms chain\, and the Royal Order of the Seraphim of the Kingdom of Sweden. \n\n\n\nAlar Karis is married to Sirje Karis. They have three children.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/hack-the-miracle-estonias-spirit-of-freedom-and-democracy-with-alar-karis-president-of-estonia/
LOCATION:Yale University\, Sterling Memorial Library Lecture Hall\, 120 High Street\, New Haven\, Connecticut\, 06511
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Estonian Culture,Government of Estonia,Opportunities,Security and Baltic Cooperation
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SUMMARY:Chamber Music with Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic\, feat. music by Arvo Pärt
DESCRIPTION:Works by Strauss\, Pärt & Glass will be featured Chamber Music with Members of the Los Angeles PhilharmonicExperience an intimate evening of reflection and raw emotion through 20th century chamber works. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets and more information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram: \n\n\n\nArvo Pärt – Fratres for violin and pianoPhilip Glass – String Quartet No. 2\, “Company”Benjamin Picard – Concentric \n\n\n\nIntermission \n\n\n\nStrauss\, arr. Leopold – Metamorphosen for string septet \n\n\n\nAbout this Performance\,  \n\n\n\nAll living things are in a constant state of metamorphosis—growing\, evolving\, and responding to the world around them. Strauss’ Metamorphosen\, inspired by Goethe’s writings on plant and animal metamorphosis\, is a poignant\, musical eulogy to an annihilated pillar of culture with an uncertain hope for its renewal. \n\n\n\nBenjamin Picard\, a Los Angeles Philharmonic Librarian since 2020\, likens his new piece about expansion and contraction to “ripples on the surface of the water…[that] build in momentum and expressive intensity.” Strings spiral out—first quietly and introspectively\, then with more energy and bravura! \n\n\n\nMembers of the LA Phil open the concert with one of Arvo Pärt’s works of “creative silence” and Philip Glass’ existential and passionate quartet based on a Samuel Beckett novel.  \n\n\n\nCome early and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine before the performance\, starting at 6:30pm.  
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/chamber-music-with-members-of-the-los-angeles-philharmonic-feat-music-by-arvo-part/
LOCATION:Walt Disney Concert Hall\, 111 South Grand Ave\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90012
CATEGORIES:Culture,Estonian Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T003000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170116
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SUMMARY:Nominees for 2026 EANC Visnapuu Award Announced
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian American National Council (EANC)\, together with partners the Estonian Writers’ Union and Luunja Municipality\, to announce five excellent nominees for the 2026 EANC Henrik Visnapuu Award for Culture and Literature.  \n\n\n\nNominees to be announced on October 1st. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more about the EANC Visnapuu Award \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact: Sirje Kiin\, EANC Visnapuu Award Committee chair\, email: erku@estosite.org
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/tba-nominees-for-2026-eanc-visnapuu-award/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T235959
DTSTAMP:20260421T170116
CREATED:20250821T175656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T175700Z
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SUMMARY:PUULUUP concert tour in US: Minneapolis\, MN
DESCRIPTION:USA TOUR 2025: We’re kicking off our USA tour on September 23rd\, playing a total of 15 concerts across 9 states and 10 cities. It will be a majestic logistical challenge\, with a new city almost every day. We look forward to seeing everyone at the concerts who is ready to discover something new and is also ready for surprises! \n\n\n\nCurrently confirmed concerts: \n\n\n\n09.23.2025 Minneapolis\, MN / The Cedar Cultural Center09.24.2025 Crystal Lake\, IL / Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen09.25.2025 Chicago\, IL / Constellation09.26.2025 Bloomington\, IN / Lotus World Music & Arts Festival09.27.2025 Bloomington\, IN / Lotus World Music & Arts Festival09.28.2025 Pittsburgh\, PA / The Warehouse at Tech2510.01.2025 Randolph\, VT / Chandler Music Hall10.02.2025 Randolph\, VT / Chandler Music Hall10.03.2025 Randolph\, VT / Chandler Music Hall10.04.2025 Easthampton\, MA / CitySpace10.05.2025 Cambridge\, MA / Club Passim10.07.2025 Washington\, DC / Hill Center\, Old Naval Hospital10.08.2025 New York\, NY / DROM10.09.2025 State College\, PA / Manny’s10.12.2025 Seattle\, WA / Hidden Hall
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/puuluup-concert-tour-in-us-minneapolis-mn/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170116
CREATED:20250911T200314Z
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SUMMARY:Community Meeting with Estonian Foreign Minisiter Margus Tsahnka
DESCRIPTION:The Embassy of the Republic  Estonia in Washington\, D.C. invites the Estonian community to a meeting with Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna at the New York Estonian House on September 21 at 6:30 PM. Gathering starts at 6:00PM. \n\n\n\nOn the same day\, the Estonian Consul will be offering consular services at  the Estonian House starting at 2:00 PM. You can register for the reception at consulate.washington@mfa.ee. \n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEesti Vabariigi Suursaatkond Washingtonis kutsub Eesti kogukonda kohtumisele välisminister Margus Tsahknaga New Yorgi Eesti Majas 21. septembril kell 6:30PM. Kogunemine alates 6:00PM \n\n\n\nSamal päeval on Eesti konsuli vastuvõtt Eesti Majas alates 2:00PM. Vastuvõtule saab registreeruda consulate.washington@mfa.ee. \n\n\n\nKõik on oodatud!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/community-meeting-with-estonian-foreign-minisiter-margus-tsahnka/
LOCATION:New Yorgi Eesti Maja /New York Estonian House\, 243 East 34th Street\, New York City\, New York\, 10016
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170116
CREATED:20250911T192428Z
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SUMMARY:Estonian Consular Mission: New York City
DESCRIPTION:Estonian Consul will conduct a Consular Mission in New York City \n\n\n\nEstonian Consul Tarmo Punnik \n\n\n\nDate: September 21\, 2025. 2pm – 6 pm.Location: New York Estonian House\, 243 East 34th St.\, New York\, NY 10016 \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\nPre-registration is required – email: consulate.washington@mfa.ee \n\n\n\nPlease include: \n\n\n\n– The desired service \n\n\n\n– The applicant’s name and date of birth \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Embassy will send you the necessary forms to complete\, print\, and bring along.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/consular-mission-nyc-09212025/
LOCATION:New York Estonian House\, 243 East 34th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government of Estonia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170116
CREATED:20250920T061900Z
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SUMMARY:EANC presents: ETV Premier of our new documentary "PUUDUTUS" - Remembering the Mass Flight of 1944 & The story behind the creation of the Puudutus memorial
DESCRIPTION:Click here to watch our new documentary PUUDUTUS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEANC”s new documentary Puudutus (Touch)\, airing now on Estonian TV. This important documentary gives insight into the generation of the 1944 Mass Flight and how new Estonian lives emerged in the diaspora. Esronain diaspora community members share their personal accounts\, interwtined with thoughtful narrative by the sculptor Elo Liiv\, designer of the Puudutus monument unvelied in Pärnu\,  September 21\, 2024.  \n\n\n\nEANC thanks our partners\, as well as all of the generous donors who helped make the monument and this documentary possible. Together we can continue to bring necessary awareness to this important part of Estonian history\, so poignant in today’s dangerous world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nERKÜ esitleb oma uut dokumentaalfilmi PUUDUTUS Eesti TVs\, 21. septembril (kell 20:05 Eesit aja järgi).  \n\n\n\nMälestades 1944.a. Suurpõgenemist – Täna esitletakse ETV-s Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides dokumentaalfilmi PUUDUTUS\, mis käsitleb 1944 a. Suurpõgenemisest ja sellele pühendatud mälestusmärgist (kunstnik Elo Liiv)\, mis avati 21. septembril 2024. aastal Pärnus väliseestlaste rahalise panusega ja eestvedamisel. \n\n\n\nEriline tänu kõigile\, kes filmis kaasa rääkisid oma isiklike lugusi\, sh. Ülle Ederma\, Kristi V. Allpere\, Marju Rink-Abel\, ja plajud veel. Suurpõgenemise jäädvustamine meie ühises mälus on oluline ja ühendav.  Tänu produtsendile Kaidor Kaharile ja meeskonnale\, kellega oli suurepärane koostöö selle tähtsa tema käsitlemisel ja dokumentaali jäädvustamisel. Suur aitäh kõigile annetajetele\, kelle lahkus võimaldas Puudutuse mälestusmärgi loomist. Selle kaudu aitame kanda avaliku teadvusesse täiuslikumat pilti meie ühisest ajaloost. \n\n\n\nPuudutus | Jupiter | ERR \n\n\n\n#minnaeitahajäädaeisaa#SP80#puudutus \n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BW6m81wgt \n\n\n\nProdutsent: Kaidor Kahar \n\n\n\nRežissöörid: Kaidor KaharMarko Piirsoo \n\n\n\nToimetaja: Mirjam Matiisen
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eanc-presents-puudutus-a-new-documentary-1944-mass-flightcreation-memorial/
CATEGORIES:80 Years since the Mass Flight of 1944,Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T235959
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SUMMARY:Meet Estonian Graphic Novelist Joonas Sildre in the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:From September 10–20\, Estonian comic artist\, illustrator\, and graphic designer Joonas Sildre visits the United States for the first time to introduce his multi-award-winning graphic novel Between Two Sounds (Plough Publishing)\, marking the 90th birthday of composer Arvo Pärt ( 09.11.1935) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nU.S. Tour Schedule: \n\n\n\n\nSep 10\, 6:00 PM – Partners and Sons\, Philadelphia\, PA – 618 S 6th St\n\n\n\nSep 11\, 7:00 PM – Scandinavia House\, New York\, NY – 58 Park Ave\n\n\n\nSep 12\, 4:00 PM – Embassy of Estonia\, Washington\, D.C. – 2131 Massachusetts Ave NW (pre-registration mandatory)\n\n\n\nSep 12–14 – Small Press Expo\, Bethesda\, MD – 5701 Marinelli Rd\n\n\n\nSep 17 – University of San Diego\, San Diego\, CA\n\n\n\nSep 20\, 1:30 PM – Golden Apple Comics\, Los Angeles\, CA – 7018 Melrose Ave\n\n\n\nSep 21\, 2:00 PM – Los Angeles Estonian House\, Los Angeles\, CA – 1306 West 24th Street The meeting with Joonas Sildre at the Los Angeles Estonian House is supported by the Los Angeles Estonian Society.\n\n\n\n\nBetween Two Sounds is based on years of research and close collaboration with Arvo Pärt\, tracing the composer’s journey from his birth in 1935 through his emigration in 1980. The book has earned top honors in the U.S. and internationally including 2025 Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY) – Gold Medal\, Graphic Novel and 2025 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award – Gold Medal\, Graphic Novel.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/meet-estonian-graphic-novelist-joonas-sildre-in-the-u-s/
CATEGORIES:Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170116
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SUMMARY:Estonian Academic Mens Choir North American Tour - NYC
DESCRIPTION:Tartu Academic Male Choir (TAM) is Coming to the USA!  \n\n\n\nJoin them for a special concert by the Tartu Academic Male Choir from Estonia. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur fifth and final concert of the tour will be held in New York alongside with The New York Estonian Mixed Choir! \n\n\n\nFounded in 1912\, TAM is the oldest continuously active male choir in Estonia and an important part of our country’s musical tradition. The conductors of the choir are Roland Viilukas and Made Ritsing. \n\n\n\nOn this North American tour\, 30 singers will perform beautiful Estonian and European choral music\, including works by famous composers like Arvo Pärt\, Veljo Tormis\, and many more. \n\n\n\nOur fifth and final concert of the tour will be held in New York alongside with The New York Estonian Mixed Choir! The choir was formed in 2013 when the New York Estonian Men’s Chorus and the New York Estonian Women’s Chorus became one. The choir also visited XXVIII Song Celebration’s Festival 2025 in Estonia! The conductor of the choir is Krista Altok Tassa. \n\n\n\nTour Dates: August 16–29. \n\n\n\nWe’re grateful to our supporters: the Estonian Cultural Endowment\, the City of Tartu\, and our private sponsors. \n\n\n\nCome and experience the powerful sound of Estonian choral music! \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nTartu Akadeemiline Meeskoor (TAM) tuleb USA-sse!  \n\n\n\nOled oodatud kuulama Tartu Akadeemilise Meeskoori erilist kontserti Ameerika Ühendriikides! \n\n\n\nTartu Akadeemiline Meeskoor on asutatud 1912. aastal ning on vanim järjepidevalt tegutsev meeskoor Eestis ja oluline osa meie muusikakultuurist. Tartu Akadeemilise meeskoori dirigendid on Roland Viilukas ja Made Ritsing. \n\n\n\nPõhja-Ameerika turneel esitab 30 lauljat Eesti ja Euroopa koorimuusikat\, sealhulgas teoseid tuntud heliloojatelt nagu Arvo Pärt\, Veljo Tormis ja paljud teised. \n\n\n\nMeie turnee viies ja ühtlasi viimane kontsert toimub New Yorgis koos New Yorgi Eesti Segakooriga! Koor loodi 2013. aastal\, kui New Yorgi Eesti Meeskoor ja New Yorgi Eesti Naiskoor ühinesid. Koor külastas ka XXVIII Laulu- ja Tantsupidu Tallinnas. Koori juhatab Krista Altok Tassa. \n\n\n\nTurnee kuupäevad: 16.–29. august \n\n\n\nOleme tänulikud oma toetajatele: Eesti Kultuurkapitalile\, Tartu Linnavalitsusele ja meie eratoetajatele. \n\n\n\n\nPurchase tickets here
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/12689/
LOCATION:Immanuel Lutheran Church\, New York City\, 122 E 88th St\,\, New York\, New York\, 10128-1141
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T101500
DTSTAMP:20260421T170116
CREATED:20250825T151838Z
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SUMMARY:Global Estonian Virtual Forum
DESCRIPTION:“Leia oma Eesti: Kohtume!”\n\n\n\nGlobalEstonian.com presents their latest virtual forum for Estonians around the world. We are excited to annouce that the guest speaker at this event will be teh esteemed literary scholar and Estonian American National Council board member Sirje Kiin. This online event begins at 4 pm Estonian time (9am Eastern) \n\n\n\nTule kohtuma eestlastega üle maailma\, tutvustame Globalestonian.com portaali võimalusi\, arutame huvitavaid teemasid koos külalisesinejatega ning ammutame üheskoos inspiratsiooni.  \n\n\n\nSee on suurepärane võimalus: ~Kohtuda teiste eestlastega üle maailma~ Kuulata Sirje Kiini (USA) mõtteid eestikeelse kirjanduse rõõmust ja tähtsusest~ Jagada oma lemmikraamatut või teost\, mis on sinu elu mõjutanud \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLoe lähemalt ja registreeru siit \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiitu otse üritsega siit \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNB! Kohtumise ajal tehakse salvestus. Kui Sul on selle kohta küsimusi või Sa ei soovi salvestusel osaleda\, palun anna meile sellest eelnevalt märku. \n\n\n\nLoodame sind näha juba homme! Kui seekord ei õnnestu liituda\, pane kalendrisse järgmine kohtumine 25. novembril.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/global-estonian-virtual-forum/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Online Discussion,Poetry,Virtual gathering
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