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Kahn: Islander Fundraiser Performed At New York Estonian House
From L-R: Valev Laube, Jaanika Peerna, David Rothenberg, Diina Tamm, James Koroni, Evan Basta. Photo: Siiri Lind On Saturday, Oct. 30th, The Foundation for Estonian Arts and Letters hosted a benefit performance of Kahn: Islander, an interdisciplinary performance piece about the connection between the great architect Louis Kahn...
A Brief Overview Of Russia’s Disinformation Campaign
Russian disinformation is a hot topic these days as more people, here in the U.S., in Europe, and presumably also in Russia, are becoming more aware and more discerning consumers of what is presented as news across the worldwide web and other media outlets. The four articles outlined below provide...
Arvo Pärt’s “Kanon Pokajanen” In The Temple Of Dendur
Arvo Pärt’s “Kanon Pokajanen” in the Temple of Dendur in the Metropolitan Museum, New York City, presented by Williamson Voices - Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 7 pm Kanon Pokajanen (Canon of Repentance) is one of Arvo Pärt's unqualified masterpieces—a work of immense cumulative force born of sacred music and...
Where Do Estonians Live?
Recent U.S. Census data show that the number of Estonians in the U.S. has hovered around 29,000. The greatest single concentration is in the New York metro area, and the megaregion stretching from Washington to Boston includes a quarter of all the Estonians in the nation. California and Florida also...
15 YEARS SINCE 9-11
On September 11, 2001, almost 3000 innocent individuals lost their lives in the terrorist attack against the New York Trade Center and the Pentagon in Washington DC. This number included the crews and passengers of the four high jacked commercial airliners used in the execution of this evil deed. The...
Exhibition “NO HOME TO GO TO” at United Nations Headquarters
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...
Estonian Artist Based In France Addresses Migration Issues Through Poetry And Music
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...
DP Exhibit at the United Nations
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)...
Youth Choir Of Tallinn Music High School Is Performing In US
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....
ESTONIAN RE-INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION In New York
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...
Vaba Eesti Sõna is an Estonian expatriate weekly newspaper with a national readership, founded in 1949 and published in New York City by the Nordic Press.
Estonia Celebrates 20 Years in NATO