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Many documents and photographs belonging to Estonians are included in the exhibition. Foto: Siiri Lind   The exhibition was organized with the help of Honorary Vice Consul for the Republic of Estonia in Chicago Siim Sööt.   “No Home to Go To”, an exhibition organized by the Balzekas Museum of...

Lembe Lokk (left) performing at the New York Estonian Cultural Days 2016 at the NY Estonian House with David Rothenberg.  Photo by Chris Nigul   Lembe Lokk is an Estonian singer, composer, actress and a poet currently based in Paris, France. In her most recent single “Don’t Ask” she addresses...

The traveling exhibit commemorating the 70th anniversary of the exodus of refugees from the Baltic Republic continues its North American tour.   It will be on display at the United Nations from August 15 to 27, 2016 and then will move to the Science, Industry and Business Library (public library)...

TALLINNA MUUSIKAKESKKOOLI NOORTEKOOR (The Youth Choir of Tallinn Music High School) will be participating in America Cantat VIII in the Bahamas August 21-25, 2016. We invite you to enjoy their pre-festival (August 18 and 20)  and post-festival (August 27 and 28) performances along the US east coast. Admission is free....

THE YOUTH CHOIR OF TALLINN MUSIC HIGH SCHOOL CONCERTFollowed by a Reception   Saturday, August 20, 7:00 pm, at Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016. The Concert is FREE! The evening’s program combines Estonian folk music with contemporary choral pieces by Estonian, Scandinavian, and American composers. Co-presented...

A lot happens in a span of 70 years. Halley’s Comet nearly completes its 7 billion mile elliptical cruise around the Solar System. In the east, the Sun rises over 25,000 times and sets with the same frequency in the west. Two generations of humans make room for a third....

The EANC welcomes both Andy Valvur and Laura Põldvere to perform at its gala dinner and awards ceremony this November 5th. The awards ceremony is held every two years and honors Estonian-Americans for their service and achievements. Andy Valvur (www.andyvalvur.com) is well-known for his deep knowledge of the Estonian-American experience...

After the success of the Mother’s Day Concert on May 1st, one could imagine that a concert six days later would only be sparsely attended. What a surprise then to find the suur saal filled with an appreciative and enthusiastic audience, who would be amply rewarded with a thrilling program...

New Yorgi Eesti Segakoori Kontsert pühapäeval 1. mail 2016  New Yorgi Eesti Ev. Luteri Usu Kirikus. Foto: Al Brownell   May 1st Concert The Immanuel Lutheran Church on Lexington Avenue and 88th Street hosted a choral concert by the New York Estonian Mixed Choir in a program featuring both classical,...

Animation Generation hosted its first US workshop at the Lakewood Estonian House in Lakewood, N.J. on Saturday, May 7, 2016.  Photo by Kreeta Käeri   In a project funded by a grant from the Estonian Ministry of Culture and the Estonian American National Council with the aim of bringing Estonian-American...