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CEPA Forum 2022: Meeting the Moment - Allies at a Crossroads
2022-09-27 09:30 - 2022-09-29 12:00 (America/New_York)
The 14th Annual CEPA Forum — “Meeting the Moment: Allies at a Crossroads” — will take place virtually from September 27-29, 2022. Over the course of the Forum, CEPA will host a dynamic series of virtual keynotes, discussions, debates, and stories focusing on the transatlantic response to Russia’s war in Ukraine and its implications for security and democracy.

The Center for European Policy Analysis has a content-rich program planned, with international experts and leaders discussing crucial issues.

FYI: Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is among the very many esteemed speakers at this important event.

Program Summary

Day 1:Transatlantic Defense and Security

Day 2: Democratic Resilience

Day 3: Democratic Resilience

Watch here

Full program available here

Featured Speakers:

H.E. Nicolae-Ionel Ciucă, Prime Minister of Romania

H.E. Kaja Kallas, Prime Minister of Estonia

H.E. Krišjānis Kariņš, Prime Minister of Latvia

H.E. Mateusz Morawiecki, Prime Minister of Poland

H.E. Ingrida Šimonytė, Prime Minister of Lithuania

H.E. Zuzana Čaputová, President of Slovakia

H.E. Oleksii Reznikov, Minister of Defence, Ukraine

The Hon. Wendy Sherman, United States Deputy Secretary of State

H.E. Stefano Sannino, Secretary-General, European External Action Service

Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, NATO; Commander, US European Command

The Hon. Tammy Baldwin, US Senator for Wisconsin

The Hon. Dick Durbin, US Senator for Illinois, US Senate

The Hon. Amy Klobuchar, US Senator for Minnesota, US Senate

The Hon. James Risch, US Senator for Idaho

The Hon. Jeanne Shaheen, US Senator for New Hampshire

The Hon. Thomas Tillis, US Senator for North Carolina

The Hon. Roger Wicker, US Senator for Mississippi

Zoom webinar for Estonian School teachers abroad
2022-10-04 09:00 | Zoom
Agenda, registration link and more info to follow.

Topics to be covered include applying for grants.

Tallinn Digital Summit 2022
2022-10-09 17:00 - 2022-10-11 16:59 | Online Event
The Tallinn Digital Summit, an annual event hosted by the Estonian Prime Minister, will take place in Tallinn on 10–11 October. This year’s Summit will focus on delivering trusted connectivity through trusted partnerships.

The Tallinn Digital Summit 2022 will take place on 10–11 October at the Tallinn Creative Hub. The two days consist of keynote speeches and panel discussions. While the event is conducted live in Tallinn, virtual sessions are also accessible. Register here.

Connectivity is at the heart of our efforts to build a free, prosperous, and sustainable future that reinforces the rules-based international order.

The Tallinn Digital Summit is an annual event hosted by the Estonian Prime Minister that brings together leaders from like-minded and digitally-advanced countries, international organizations, and the private sector to address the most pressing issues as well as to seize the many opportunities on our road toward a connected digital future.

Connectivity is instrumental to ensuring geopolitical stability, economic and energy security, and a successful digital and green transformation. It is now a geostrategic imperative to do business with trusted partners according to our common interests, our democratic values, and our highest standards—the essence of trusted connectivity.

These themes underline this year’s Tallinn Digital Summit, an annual event hosted by the Estonian Prime Minister that gathers together leaders of like-minded and digitally-advanced countries, international organizations, and the private sector to address the most pressing issues on our road toward a connected digital future.

Tallinn Digital Summit 2021 focused on Trusted Connectivity as a shared conceptual framework for like-minded democracies to consolidate and amplify their several connectivity initiatives while also highlighting the nexus between cross-border infrastructure, geopolitics, and digital technologies.

This year’s Summit will focus on delivering trusted connectivity through trusted partnerships. The Summit will elaborate on what a trusted and secure digital society could look like, as well as on concrete steps for governments, financial institutions, international organizations, technical experts, and the private sector to take to ensure our digital future advances human freedom, human dignity, and the rules-based international order.

We will explore the role of trusted connectivity and trusted partnerships in ensuring global stability and the resilience of supply chains, in enhancing energy, economic, and cyber security, in cooperation on digital policy and international standards, in the development and deployment of artificial intelligence, clouds and satellites, digital public goods, and Web 3.0, as well as in the reconstruction of a free and democratic Ukraine. All this necessitates the holistic shaping of the requisite political, institutional, and entrepreneurial ecosystems to increase public and private investments in infrastructure and utilizing the concept of trusted connectivity to construct an architecture of trust within the rules-based international system.

The Summit takes place against the backdrop of several momentous developments. First, many have recently introduced new connectivity initiatives, including the G7, the EU’s Global Gateway, the UK’s Clean Green Initiative, and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity. Second, Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, in conjunction with continuing cyberattacks against vital infrastructure, have amply underscored the geopolitical importance of values-based investments into trusted connectivity and of reducing our strategic dependencies on malign actors. We are faced with new geostrategic imperatives but also with an auspicious opportunity to enhance our cooperation in the face of shared challenges.

Register for more info

„LADYBUG'S JOURNEY”
2022-10-15 16:00 - 23:00 | New York Estonian Society, 243 East 34th Street, New York, New York, 10016, United States
A memorial evening of song celebrating the life of Ell Tabur

Ell Taburile pühendatud laulu – ja mälestusõhtu

„LEPATRIINU LEND”

Tulge kuulama, kaasa laulma ja mälestama

meie armast laululindu

ELL TABURIT (29.06.1943 – 30.04.2020)

Esinevad Hanna-Liina Võsa,

Andres Raudsepp ja Urmas Kärner.

Üritus algab kell 16:00, esinemised 17:00-19:00 vahel.

Join us for „LADYBUG’S JOURNEY”

A memorial evening of song celebrating the life of Ell Tabur

Come listen, sing along and reminisce

our lovely songbird

ELL TABUR (29.06.1943 – 30.04.2020)

Performances by Hanna-Liina Võsa,

Andres Raudsepp and Urmas Kärner.

Event starts at 4pm, performances between 5-7pm.

Estonian Boy Scout / Girl Guide Leaders, USA, Annual Meeting 2022
2022-10-16 09:00 - 17:00
Leaders of the Council of Estonian Scouting, USA, and the Estonian Girl Guides Association in USA convene on October 15th to plan the program for the year ahead. Guiding and scouting plays an important role in the Estonian American community, with leadership, culture, personal responsibility and community service among guiding principles.

To get your children involved in or to learn more about Estonian scouting – guiding program in the USA, please visit www.jarvemetsa.org or email skautjuht@gmail.com.

Estonia's VAT Teater takes stage with "ALIAS" at local Estonian communities in the US
2022-10-28 00:00 - 2022-11-05 23:59 | Lakewood Estonian House / Lakewoodi Eesti Maja, 4 Cross Street & E Veterans Hwy, Jackson, New Jersey, 08527, United States
Estonia’s popular VAT theater brings its performance of ALIAS, written by Andrus Kivirähk, to Estonian American stages this Autumn! Rescheduled from the pre-covid era, the organizers have gone through quite a lot to bring this acclaimed and talented bunch of theatre professionals to Estonian communities in the US.

In addition to the performances, join in on one of the workshops led by the VAT team.

Lakewood Estonian House (Jackson, NJ)

VAT Theater workshops for children / youth: Friday, October 28th, 7 pm. Lavavõitlus ja loovkirjutamis töötuba noortele.

Performance of ALIAS, Saturday, October 29th, 4 pm.

Contact: Imbi. Email: LakewoodEstonianHouse@gmail.com

Boston area

Performance of ALIAS, Oct. 30th, 5 pm (Doors open at 4:30 pm), Follen Church, Sonin Music Center for the Arts, Lexington, MA.

Tickets: https://www.bostoneesti.org/event-details

New York Estonian House, NYC, November 5th, 4 pm

VAT Theater creative writing workshop @ New York Estonian House, Saturday November 5th, 2 pm. This will be conducted in the Estonian language.

Performance of ALIAS , Saturday at 4 pm.

Contact: Info@estonianculture.org

ALIAS is completing its long theatre run with the 100th showing coinciding with the US tour.

EANC is a proud sponsor of these events.

Lakewoodi Eesti Maja Tuluõhtu - Benefit for the Lakewood Estonian House
2022-10-29 15:00 - 22:00

Benefit for the Lakewood Estonian House - Lakewoodi Eesti Maja Tuluõhtu
2022-10-29 15:30 - 22:00
Dinner! Raffle! Bar! And a special performance of the VAT Teater production ALIAS, featuring top actors from Estonia: Merle Palmiste, Piret Rauk, Tanel Saar. Come support the Estonian community in Lakewood. Not to be missed!

Table reservations accepted via Imbi or email (below). Suggested donation: $50

NY Baltic Film Festival Going on Now!
2022-11-02 12:00 - 2022-11-13 12:00
The Fifth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns on November 2-13, 2022 as a hybrid festival screening the best new and critically-acclaimed Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian films in-person in NYC Nov. 2-6 and virtually Nov. 4-13.

Schedule – in person & virtual screenings — New York Baltic Film Festival

EANC is a proud sponsor of this event.

MUSI*CAL: Presenting songs from So-Cal composers, writers, performers
2022-11-07 19:30 - 21:30 | The Bourbon Room, Hollywood, 6356 Hollywood Blvd, 2nd Floor, Los Angeles, California, 90028, United States
Songs from Singing Revolution: The Musical will be presented (along with others) at the special event MUSI-CAL, a night of music at the Bourbon Room Hollywood, is so excited to support Southern California composers, writers and performers by sharing their songs from New Musicals for Theater and Film.

MUSI-CAL Co-Hosts

CLAYTON FARRIS & LAURA SCHEIN

Singing Revolution: The Musical

Book & Lyrics by James Bearhart & Tony Spinosa; Concept & Music by Tony Spinosa

A contemporary musical with a Europop score. It is the story of Taavi Tamm, the leader of the resistance movement who falls in love with the daughter of the enemy. Inspired by the Estonian revolution against the Soviet Union, Taavi leads his fellow countrymen to freedom through the power of song. Singing Revolution parallels our current times and is a reminder that the peaceful power of our voices can change the world.

Purchase tickets here

Concert performances feature Justin Matthew Sargent (Broadway: Spider-Man, Rock of Ages, Bonnie & Clyde) and Bella Hicks (National Tour: Waitress) with Musical Direction by Brent Crayon.

Other selection will include pieces from:

57 BUS

Ryan Luevano Book, Music & Lyrics

Inspired by a true event that took place on a bus in Oakland, California in 2013, when an 18-year-old high school student’s skirt was set on fire by another student. The musical explores how the lives of these two children are changed forever. And it is a refreshingly honest look at the impact of intolerance on children and the power of understanding to achieve peace and ultimately break down the cycle of hate.

Dorothy – The Musical

Chuck Strand Book, Music, & Lyrics George Petersen Additional Music & Orchestrations

The true crime tale of the rise of pioneering journalist Dorothy Kilgallen and her curious death while investigating the assassination of JFK.

A song from Winter Lights

Pamela Winslow Kashani Music & Lyrics Tim Kashani Book

Through a botched science experiment and a bit of magic a fantastical holiday character appears to a science minded teen and takes her, her younger brother and her robot friend on a wild, funny and entertaining journey to help her face her fears and gain the confidence she needs to create her dream invention.

The Belles Are Swingin’

Scott DeTurk & James Mellon Book, Lyrics & Music

Two Women – Two Pitchers – Two Lifetimes A Musical Fable of Family, Friendship and Fate Sometimes “You Gotta Think Outside The Box”

A song from Apple Tree Theatre

An animated musical series created by Laura Schein & Ben Zeadman Zeadman & Schein Songs

When 3rd grader Ellie Beat creates a theatre company in her backyard under the big apple tree, she and her ragtag crew of dramatically inclined friends discover that through the magic of theatre, anything is possible.

Estonian Virtual Forum hosted by the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2022-12-03 09:00 - 17:00
This time, ahead of the parliamentary elections in March 2023, the virtual forum will look at the extent to which the voice of Estonians abroad counts and how much can people influence life in Estonian society from abroad. Editors and journalists of the Estonian diaspora media are in the studio to discuss the current and future role of the diaspora media. There are live interviews from communities abroad and Puuluup provides musical entertainment. We will also have surprise guests! The virtual forum is moderated by Anett Numa.

Join here

Worksup

The detailed program will be posted here when available: https://www.globalestonian.com/et

The virtual forum of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can be watched from any location with an internet connection. You can watch it in Estonian, English or Russian.

Virtuaalfoorum eestlastele üle maailma toimub 3. detsembril kell 16 Eesti aja järgi (UTC/GMT +2)

Pane vaim valmis ja valmistu ühisvaatamiseks!

Virtuaalfoorumi avasõnad ütleb välisminister Urmas Reinsalu. Foorumil arutletakse märtsis 2023. aastal toimuvate Riigikogu valimiste eel, kui palju välismaal elava eestlase hääl üldse loeb ja kas ning kuidas välismaalt on võimalik Eesti ühiskonna asjades kaasa rääkida? Foorumil arutletakse ka infovahetuse teemadel, s. h diasporaa meedia rolli üle olevikus ja tulevikus. Tehakse lülitusi väliskogukondadesse. Muusikat teeb Puuluup, kes on just tagasi jõudnud maailmaturneelt. Jõulueelne mõtisklus üllatukülaliselt Viljandimaalt. Virtuaalfoorumit juhib Anett Numa.

Välisministeeriumi virtuaalfoorumit saab jälgida ja sellele kaasa mõelda mis tahes maailma punktist, eelduseks on internetiühenduse olemasolu. Foorum tõlgitakse reaalajas nii inglise kui ka vene keelde.

Täpsem programm järgneb.

Kevadel 2022 toimunud virtuaalfoorumit saab vaadata siin.

Scandinavian Film Festival L.A.
2023-01-14 00:00 - 2023-01-15 23:59 | https://www.writersguildtheater.com/, 135 South Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills, California, 90211, United States
BACK HOME AND LIVE! Scandinavian Film Festival L.A. with BalticFilmExpo@SFFLA January 14-15, 21-22, 2023.

The incredible influence of moving images is undeniable – the screen introduces us, shapes us, dresses us, fires our imaginations, changes our language, speaks volumes without language, projects the unspoken language of the heart – of love, of hate as it tells our stories. Films are a marker of both individual and national identity and at the same time a reminder of our common humanity.

Estonian film and Oscar contender KALEV is among the films being shown. Bring some friends and make an event of it!

KALEV (Ove Musting, Estonia – 1 hr 31 minutes)

Inspired by a true story. It’s the summer of 1990. The Soviet Union is on the verge of collapse and the small Baltic nations struggle to regain their independence. Society is divided, there is fear and turmoil on the streets, just as the Soviet Union’s basketball championship is about to begin. The Estonian team Kalev faces a momentous decision. With independence seemingly within arm’s reach, a rising tide of public opinion opposes the Estonian team’s participation in the USSR championship.

Purchase tickets here

Watch the KALEV trailer here

Nordic films and “Top films from the top of Europe” are an important component in European and world cinema, and have given us an incredible legacy of film making. The oldest continuously operating film studio in the world is in Scandinavia! The films of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden comprise about 10% of all of European film. The films of Baltic countries were often inspired by their Nordic neighbors. The result is a creative output of wonderful films that deserve to be shared and celebrated in Hollywood – the film capital of the world!

Scandinavian Film Festival L.A. was founded for the purpose “cinema cultural exchange” and the sharing of an important, significant body of work with the Los Angeles film audience – industry professionals, film lovers, those who love subtitles and the flavor of language, those reading subtitles for the first time, and those who don’t have to read the subtitles at all. In creating an annual residency for Nordic film in Southern California we offer an opportunity for all to see the representative “best” of Nordic film making in any given year. The Northern “lights, camera, action” of our program includes films submitted for “Oscar” competition. For those in that race we offer further “buzz” – further publicity, further exposure. The program also includes additional current feature films, shorts, and an occasional documentary. Scandinavian Film Festival L.A. brings people together for the shared experience of the film, and leads to networking, discussion, inspiration, business, and pleasure.

Parent organization of SFFLA is the American Scandinavian Foundation of Los Angeles.

Estonian Students Fund scholarship application period opens for Estonian-American students
2023-01-15 00:00 - 23:59
The Estonian Students Fund supports students of Estonian heritage studying full-time at a college or university by awarding scholarships to promising candidates, who demonstrate academic excellence, community activity and leadership, and participation in and commitment to Estonian society. We are making preparations for the 2022 application cycle and look forward to receiving applications from new and returning students!

Jan 15 – Feb 14 ESF accepting applications from USA-based Estonian students ONLY

(i.e. students graduated from or are completing their final year of high school in the USA)

Feb 15 ESF begins accepting applications from Estonian students elsewhere in the world

Application portal is open until 200 applications are received or March 15th, whichever comes first.

In 2022, the application portal closed early due to an overwhelming response from around the globe.

We encourage you to:

1. go to the ESF website now

2. review the instructions ASAP and plan accordingly

3. apply early

ESF website: https://esfusa.org

Official application (in Estonian): https://esfusa.org/eng/forms/1

English translation of the application: https://esfusa.org/files/EnglishPDFTraditional.pdf

English translation of the instructions: https://esfusa.org/eng/guides/guide/1_eng

For assistance in filling out the application, technical help or questions: toetusfond@esfusa.org

You will be directed to our help desk for USA-based applicants.

NOTE: Opportunity for a weeklong Estonian cultural immersion experience in August

ESF provides a stipend for Estonians in the USA aged 18-35

to attend Metsaülikool in Ontario, Canada.

Virtual Book Club Gathering
2023-01-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Raamatuklubi / Virtual Book Club
Hosted by the Foundation for Estonian Arts & Letters

Join fellow book-lovers to discuss author Andrus Kivirähk’s book Mees, kes tundis ussisõnu (The Man Who Spoke Snakish).

Participants will first meet in small groups at 11 a.m. Eastern to discuss the book amongst themselves (English and Estonian ; specify if you would like to be paired in a group with a friend). Meet author Andrus Kivirähk (virtual panel) at 12 noon Eastern; discussion will be moderated by Anu Tonts of Vanemuine theater.

Registration deadline is January 28, 6 pm Eastern.

Register here

The book is available for purchase in Estonian or English via Rahva Raamat or Amazon.

Estonian Parliamentary Elections - Candidate Debates
2023-01-29 13:00
Parliamentary elections are held in Estonia on 5 March 2023. The right to vote abroad applies to Estonian citizens living abroad permanently and to voters who are temporarily staying abroad and are included in the list of voters. (For more information about how and where to vote, click here.)

On January 29 hear from candidates at this hybrid event advertised by organizers as a debate between `candidates representing Estonia´s largest political parties.´

This event has passed, but the video can be seen here:https://www.youtube.com/live/BYHIiqgKtL0?feature=share

29-01-2023

Currently, the following parties (presented in alphabetical order) will be represented at the debate by the following candidates:

Eesti 200 (Estonia 200): Kalev Stoicescu

Isamaa (Fatherland Party): Urmas Reinsalu

Keskerakond (Estonian Centre Party): Eva-Maria Liimets

Parempoolsed (Right Party): Lavly Perling

Reformierakond (Estonian Reform Party): Eerik-Niiles Kross

Sotsiaal Demokraatlik Erakond (Social Democratic Party): Silver Tambur

Note from the organizers:

All parties who have registered a full slate of candidates have been invited.

Submit your questions in Estonian or English now and/or during Sunday’s debate, using the link below.

The moderators for this debate will be:

Martin Ehala (of the Estonian news daily Postimees; Opinions section)

Reet Marten Sehr (member of Estonian Central Council in Canada, delegate to the Estonian World Council)

Join the livestream

Submit a question

Participate in person:

Tartu College, 310 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario Canada

KESKUS update hour
2023-02-01 13:00 - 14:00
Community engagement session: Join in-person or via Zoom to hear first-hand updates on the progress of the planned International Estonian Centre in Toronto.

Please attend, from wherever in the world you are, for project updates. If you’re in the vicinity, finally a return to in-person updates! Come and enjoy a cup of coffee and some social time after the update. /// Palun osalege KESKUSe projekti infotunnis ükskõik millises maailmanurgas te olete. Kui olete KESKUSe objekti läheduses, tulge nautige tassi kohvi ja seltskondlikku aega pärast infotundi.

We’ll cover off the floor plans, construction, financing, budget and capital campaign status as well as updates to the construction schedule. /// Infotunnis tuleb teemadeks muuhulgas ka korruseplaanid, ehituse, rahastamise, eelarve ja kapitalikampaania hetkeseis ning ehitusgraafik.

Though the project team will endeavour to provide a thorough update, please send your questions in advance and by January 25th, to uuskodu@estoniancentre.ca. /// Projekti juhtkond püüab anda põhjaliku ülevaate hetkeseisust ja plaanidest, palun saatke oma küsimused ette ära, hiljemalt 25. jaanuariks aadressile uuskodu@estoniancentre.ca.

Join webinar here

Ticket Sales Open: Boston Baltic Film Festival
2023-02-06 00:00 - 23:59
Tickets go on sale today! Boston Baltic Film Festival websiteBoston Baltic Film Festival 2023 – EANC – ERKU (estosite.org)

Celebrating the 105th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia: Connecticut
2023-02-18 15:00 - 19:00 | Baltic Restaurant, 237 New Britain Road, Berlin, Connecticut, 06037, United States
Eesti Vabariigi 105. aastapäeva tähistamine, aktus, õhtusöök ja pidu ~ kõik on teretulnud!

The Connecticut Estonian Society welcomes to join the celebration of the 105th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia! A short formal program will be followed by dinner buffet and party.

Guest speaker : Estonian Ambassador to the United States Mr. Kristjan Prikk

EV Suursaadik Ameerika Ühendriikides hr Kristjan Prikk

Our short program also features the acclaimed and multifaceted young Estonian musician,

pianist Mr. Ingmar Erik Kiviloo.

Esineb pianist Ingmar Erik Kiviloo

The event venue warmly replicates an actual Baltic manor and serves superb Baltic Sea regional cuisine. Cap off the evening in light spirits. Raffle. Cash bar. Dance floor will be open, music by DJ Kristjan Karu.

Please RSVP by Saturday, February 11. Reservations may be made via email to Margus (mtlaan@att.net) or by phone (203-214-0517), with payment via check by mail or on-site at the event.

Checks should be made out to CES (Connecticut Estonia Society), mailing address:

CES, c/o treasurer Margus Laan, 3 Russell Street, Wallingford, CT 06492-3220.

Adults: $65

Youth (13 – 18), $55

Children (3-12) $30

Children (and under 3, free)

ELAGU EESTI! ~ SKIING @ Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort, WI
2023-02-24 14:30 | Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort, 11931 Fox River Road, Wilmot, Wisconsin, 53192, United States
Estonian Cultural Society of Chicago invites one and all to join them, celebrating Estonian Independence Day in the snow!

Let your Estonian spirit show!

Friday, February 24th 2023Meet up around 1:30pmDinner 5:30pm at Walt’s TavernSki/snowboard rental is only $5 on Fridays!

Wear your blue-black-and-white scarves and attire in honor of Estonian Independence Day – Feb. 24!

Info:estoniansinchicago@gmail.com248-890-9120 (Liivika)630-302-1712 (Pille)

Suusasõbrad ja Eesti fännid! Kohtume E.V. aastapäeval Wilmoti mäel, sini-must-valged sallid kaelas. Pileti ostke kõik ise. Rental on seal reedeti ainult 5usd. Nende tuubitamine on kah avatud, pileti peab vist ette ostma.

Kell 17:30 kohtume Walt’s Tavernis ja tähistame kalli Eesti sünnipäeva!

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Celebration of 105th Anniversary of Republic of Estonia: New York City
2023-02-25 14:00
Eesti Vabariigi 105. aastapäeva aktus

The New York Education Society invited you to join them at the New York Estonian House for a program featuring performances by the New York Estonian School, the New York Estonian Mixed Choir and exceptional musician Ingmar Kiviloo.

Celebrating the 105th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia: Los Angeles, CA
2023-02-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Los Angeles Estonian House, 1306 West 24th Street, Los Angeles, California, 90007, United States
You are cordially invited to celebrate the 105th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Estonia on Sunday, February 26th, 2022 at the Estonian House 1306 West 24th Street, Los Angeles, telephone: (323) 732-4362.Social Hour begins at 1 pm, Program commences at 2 pm. The Program will be followed by early dinner.Featured speaker: Rein Taagepera.Rein Taagepera needs no introduction to the Estonian community but just in case: He is a world-renowned, award winning expert on electoral systems who originally trained in nuclear engineering and physics. Rein is also the author of numerous scholarly yet readable books on Baltic history, politics and culture.Piletid kuni 25. veebruarini Los Angelese Seltsi liikmetele $ 25, külalistele $30. Kohapeal Los Angelese Eesti Seltsi liikmetele $30, külalistele $40.Please order your tickets via our website www.eestiselts.com

Los Angelese Eesti Selts palub Teid meiega koos tähistama Eesti Vabariigi 105. aastapäeva.Pidulik koosviibimine toimub pühapäeval , 26. veebruaril 2022 kell2:00 pm Los Angelese Eesti Majas 1306 W 24th Street, Los Angeles.Aktusele eelneb Happy Hour kell 1.00 pm. Ametlikule programmilejärgneb lõunasöök.Peakõneleja on professor Rein Taagepera, lisaks esinevad Los Angelese eestlased.Rein Taagepera ei vaja eestlaskonnas tutvustamist. Ta on üle maailma tuntud ja pärjatud valimissüsteemide asjatundja, kes algselt hariduselt on hoopiski füüsik ja tuumainsener. Tema sulest on ilmunud arvukalt teaduslikke, samal ajal aga hõlpsasti loetavaid raamatuid ja kirjutisi Balti ajaloo, poliitika ja kultuuri kohta.

Celebration of the 105th Anniversary of Estonian Independence: Lakewood Estonian House, NJ
2023-02-26 14:00 - 18:00 | Lakewood Estonian House, 4 Cross Street / East Veterans Hwy, Jackson, New Jersey, 08527, United States
Doors open at 1 pm. Join us for a family-friendly event!

Celebrating the 105th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia: Boston, MA
2023-02-26 15:00 - 19:00 | Scandinavian Living Center, 206 Waltham St., West Newton, Massachusetts
The Boston Estonian Society hosts this event at the Scandinavian Living Center in West Newton, Massachusetts.

Keynote speaker: Sten Hankewitz, Estonian author and journalist, also co-founder and editor of the popular English-language online news magazine Estonian World.

The Boston Estonian School will figure in the program and guests will be treated to a short musical program, as well.

Please bring a savory dish for the potluck dinner. A KRINGEL COMPETITION will ensure tasty dessert for all! Bring along your best and most impressive kringel ~ we will crown the Boston Estonian Society’s best kringel baker at this event!

BYOB, there will be no cash bar this year.

Masks must be work in the lobby of the Scandinavian Center.

Celebration of the 105th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia: Chicago Estonian House, IL
2023-02-26 15:24 - 18:00
EVA 105. tähistamine Chicago Eesti Majas. Meie kõneleja on E.V. Suursaadik Kristjan Prikk ning esinevad Chicago Eesti Kooli lapsed ja Pohjanael Folk Dancing Group. Järgneb konsert Ingmar Kiviloo poolt.

Join us at a ceremony to commemorate the 105th anniversary of Estonian independence. Our speaker is Estonian Ambassador Kristjan Prikk, and there will be performances by the Chicago Estonian School students and Põhjanael folkdancing group. There will be a concert by Ingmar Kiviloo following the ceremony.

Boston Baltic Film Festival 2023
2023-03-03 00:00 - 2023-03-06 23:59 | Emerson Paramount Center, 599 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States
The fifth annual Baltic Film Festival in Boston will present three days of in-person screenings of the latest award-winning films from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, followed by some virtual screenings** from March 6 – 19. The Estonian films Apteeker Melchior (Melchior I), Apteeker Melchior. Viirastus (Melchior II) and Kalev can only be viewed in theaters. Apteeker Melchior is Estonia’s most watched domestic film of 2022. Apteeker Melchior. Viirastus is making its USA debut in Boston at the ArtsEmerson Paramount Theater. Both films are scheduled for the evening of March 4 with a Medieval Party between the showings. Kalev, the Estonian Oscar contender will be shown exclusively on March 5.

Festival, screening and all event tickets go on sale February 6th!

“Meet the Baltic Filmmakers” Discussion Panel, March 3rd, 17:00 – 18:00pm

Opening reception: Friday, March 3rd, 21:00 – 23:00 pm

Opening Reception tickets available here

Virtual Screenings** from March 6 – 19.

These world-class feature films and documentaries for all generations offer a unique opportunity to get to know the Baltic soul – creative, reflective, and rebellious.

Films to be shown include the Melchior the Apothecary: The Ghost, based on the popular Melchior the Apothecary book series.

** Please note: Virtual screenings are available to viewers in the US, unless marked “In Massachusetts Only”

Celebrating the 105th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia, the 60th Anniversary of the Washington Estonian Society and 50th Anniversary of Pillerkaar
2023-03-04 14:00 | Latvian Ev. Luth. Church of Washington, DC, 400 Hurley Ave, Rockville, Maryland
Join the Washington Estonian Society and friends for the multisensory show Dawn till Dusk, a very special performance commemorating multiple significant milestones. A beautiful show for all ages and audiences.

The Estonian American National Council is a proud sponsor of this event and production.

2 pm Doors open & light buffet

2:45 Welcome and Milestone Commemorations

Special Guest: Kristjan Prikk, Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to the United States

3:30 pm Performance Dawn till Dusk

Directed by Diina Tamm and Valev Laube

Purchase tickets here

More information is available and tickets can be purchased at www.washingtonestoniansociety.com. You will not receive a paper ticket, rather your name will be on the guest list at the door.

Schedule2:00 pm – Doors open: A light buffet will be offered. Please feel free to bring beverages of your choice (wine, beer and spirits are permitted).2:45 pm – Welcome & Milestone commemorations3:30 pm – “Dawn till Dusk” Performance

Dawn till Dusk is 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. The show invites everyone to experience a multisensory story of a year in life told through the tales and mystic rituals of the Estonian folk calendar, old and new folklore tunes, and traditions that have shaped modern-day understandings and practices of our cultural identity.

​The folk-inspired contemporary performance is directed by two Estonian-born artists Diina Tamm and Valev Laube. It will reveal sides of Estonian culture that, regardless of no longer being celebrated on a daily basis, still influences the cultural legacy and continuous evolution of our cultural identity. The show is performed by four dancers and two to three live musicians.

​Read more about the performance on Vaba Eesti Sõna website – https://www.vabaeestisona.com/photo-gallery-diina-tamm…/

Performance trailer – https://youtu.be/j1pW1euDk1E

TicketsAdults – $50Students – $10Children (12 and under) – $0.01 (WES charges a penny for the headcount)

Riigikogu valimised / Estonian Parliament Elections
2023-03-04 17:00 - 2023-03-05 16:59
Estonian Parliamentary Elections 2023

Parliamentary elections in Estonia will be held on 5 March 2023. The right to vote abroad applies to Estonian citizens living abroad permanently and to voters who are temporarily staying abroad and are included in the list of voters. The voting period depends on the method by which you choose to cast your ballot (see below), so be sure to have necessary documents ready as soon as possible and check with your local mission for voting dates, if voting in person.

USEFUL REMINDER

Make sure in due time that your Estonian passport or ID card is valid on the day of voting.

Paasport and ID card can be applied for at a self-service portal opens in a new tab or at a foreign representation of the Republic of Estonia. To apply for a passport and an ID card, please find a suitable Estonian foreign mission opens in a new tab and take an identity document with you.

Make sure you have valid PIN codes that you will need for electronic voting. More information is available here opens in a new tab.

Voters who live abroad permanently must have a designated electoral district. If you have none, you will not be included in the list of voters. To check whether you have a designated electoral district, please contact abi@rahvastikuregister.ee and provide detailed information about your last place of residence in Estonia.

If you have never lived in Estonia, please submit the last Estonian address of your parents or grandparents to abi@rahvastikuregister.ee.

When submitting information about your Estonian place of residence, please keep the following in mind:

if your address in Estonia is in Tallinn, please specify the district;

if your address in Estonia is in Tartu, specify that it is in the city of Tartu;

with locations in other parts of Estonia, please specify the municipality or town; if you do not know the municipality or town, stating the county is sufficient.

Estonian citizens have three options for voting while outside of Estonia:

electronically: You can vote electronically on the website valimised.ee from 09:00 on 27 February until 20:00 on 4 March 2023 (around the clock, Estonia time);

in a foreign representation: It is possible to vote in Estonia’s foreign representations on at least two days between 18 and 23 February 2023. More information on voting is available on the mission’s website;

by mail: To vote by mail, you must send your application to vote to your chosen representation no later than 3 February 2023. More information on voting by mail is available on the website valimised.ee/en opens in a new tab or the website of the representation opens in a new tab.

Details / Check-list for Estonian citizens living abroad: Parliamentary elections 2023 | Välisministeerium (vm.ee)

USEFUL REMINDER

Make sure in due time that your Estonian passport or ID card is valid on the day of voting.

Paasport and ID card can be applied for at a self-service portal opens in a new tab or at a foreign representation of the Republic of Estonia. To apply for a passport and an ID card, please find a suitable Estonian foreign mission opens in a new tab and take an identity document with you.

Make sure you have valid PIN codes that you will need for electronic voting. More information is available here opens in a new tab.

Voters who live abroad permanently must have a designated electoral district. If you have none, you will not be included in the list of voters. To check whether you have a designated electoral district, please contact abi@rahvastikuregister.ee and provide detailed information about your last place of residence in Estonia.

If you have never lived in Estonia, please submit the last Estonian address of your parents or grandparents to abi@rahvastikuregister.ee.

When submitting information about your Estonian place of residence, please keep the following in mind:

if your address in Estonia is in Tallinn, please specify the district;

if your address in Estonia is in Tartu, specify that it is in the city of Tartu;

with locations in other parts of Estonia, please specify the municipality or town; if you do not know the municipality or town, stating the county is sufficient.

You can only vote if there is correct electoral district data on record, so it is recommended you make sure your data is up-to-date at the earliest opportunity.

Riigikogu valimised märtsis 2023 – hääletamine välismaal

Eestis toimuvad riigikogu valimised 5. märtsil 2023. Tasub meelde tuletada, et iga inimese hääl valimistel loeb.

Välismaal on hääletamise õigus nii alaliselt välisriigis elavatel Eesti kodanikel kui ka ajutiselt välisriigis viibivatel valijatel, kes on kantud valijate nimekirja. Hääletamine toimub elektrooniliselt, välisesinduses koha peal või kirja teel.

Selleks, et valimispäeval kõik sujuks, loe ja tutvu aegsasti Välisministeeriumi kodulehel oleva infoga:

Riigikogu valimised 2023 | Välisministeerium (vm.ee)

Read more:

https://vm.ee/en/parliamentary-elections-2023

ESTO Ski 2023
2023-03-09 10:00 - 2023-03-12 18:00
ESTO Ski is headed back to Mont-Tremblant! Join friends from near and far on the French-Canadian slopes from March 9th through March 12th, 2023. 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 its traditional group events including: Apres-Ski mixer (Friday), downhill & cross-country ski races (Saturday), and an awards party (Saturday).

After many years of organizing ESTO Ski, Andrus & Aini are excited to pass the [sleigh-] reins to 3 new ESTO ski coordinators: Erik Must, Lia Vaska, and Lia Tria. They’ve got some big snow boots to fill, but 2023 is already shaping up to be the best ski trip yet!

We hope to see you!

ESTO Ski

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Weekend Schedule Snapshot (final times to be announced in coming pre-trip emails)

3/9 Thursday

Evening Esto gathering spot – downstairs @ Le P’tit Caribou

​3/10 Friday

EFC Downhill Race – we are most pleased to announce that the Estonian Foundation of Canada is sponsoring our premier 2023 event

Apres Ski Mixer Hosted by Eesti Spordiliit USAs (EAAA-Estonian American Amateur Athletes) at the – Le P’tit Caribou

3/11 Saturday

XC Fun Race Race – starts and ends across from Leitham-Moore’s home.

Kids/Family Waterpark Gathering

Group Photo behind Sommet Des Neiges Hotel

Awards Dinner/Party – This year’s gathering at Chalet Des Voyageurs will include a cash bar, buffet dining and DJ dancing.

Click here for Sign Up Directions – Ski Races and Saturday Awards Party​

Click here for HOTEL info – Limited Availability

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Estonian Cultural Days NYC 2023
2023-04-13 00:00 - 2023-04-16 23:59
Eesti Kultuuripäevad / Estonian Cultural Days 2023 will take place in New York from April 13th to April 16th 2023.

Musical stars from Estonia! Art exhibits! Theater! Cinema! Pop-up restaurant from Estonia! A glamorous BALL!

This year’s Estonian Cultural Days are organized by the Foundation for Estonian Arts and Letters in cooperation with Estonian Consulate General in New York and The New York Estonian Educational Society.

Schedule (English)

Schedule (Estonian)

“Pööriöö Ball”
2023-04-15 12:00 | Bohemian National Hall, New York, NY, 321 E 73rd Street, New York, New York, United States
A glamorous night out as part of the Estonian Cultural Days 2023 festival! The Foundation for Estonian Arts & Letters asks you to save the date for their formal event “Pööriöö Ball” at the Bohemian National Hall in New York, NY.
