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Community volunteers needed for our Fall Work Day for the upkeep of our Long Island Estonian House property. Help is needed with gathering the leaves and splitting firewood. Please bring your own work gloves if possible. We offer lunch from the grill and also sauna in the end of the day. 20 Middle Island blvd, Middle Island, NY 11953
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We invite all local Estonians and those who have flown in from Estonia — both runners and supporters — to the New York City Marathon to come to the New York Estonian House after the race. Please let us know if you would like to attend: manager@estonianhouseny.org
Community singalong event, led by Kaie Pohi Latterner
Hansa League: A Baltic + Nordic Medieval Halloween Party Where ghosts sail and merchants haunt the nighT. Date: Thursday, October 30th Time: 7:00 PM Port of Call: New York Estonian House Join us as we set sail back to the age of trade, treachery, and tall tales! Inspired by the legendary Hanseatic League, we’re bringing together the spirits of seafarers, merchants, blacksmiths, and Baltic nobles for a Halloween night steeped in medieval mystery and Nordic nightfall. 🛡️ Come in Costume! Whether you’re a rugged longship raider, cloaked merchant, tavern wench, wandering bard, or cloistered monk, your finest medieval or seafaring attire is highly encouraged. Bring your best garb and ghost stories.
The Embassy of 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. On the same day, the Estonian Consul’s reception will be held at the Estonian House starting at 2:00 PM. You can register for the reception at consulate.washington@mfa.ee.
Join us for festive Esto Oktoberfest: Folk dance music will be provided by Richard Ott Leitham (Estonia). Bar and kitchen open. Entrance $20 at the door (Cash, Venmo or Paypal) See you on the dancefloor!
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You are invited to our season opening party on Thursday, September 4th, from 5 PM to 11 PM! We're continuing our "Club Estonia" tradition – DJ Lind will be spinning tracks across the decades. Enjoy nostalgic retro hits from the '70s, '80s, and '90s, featuring both Estonian and American classics.Free admission
Dear EES members and friends of Estonia, you are invited to celebrate Estonian Restoration of Independence on Saturday, August 23rd: 2PM Estonian Restoration of Independence Day Address Keynote speaker: Embassy of Estonia Washington, D.C. Mr. Tarmo Punnik, consul 2:15PM World premiere of short films on the history of the New York Estonian School (Produced by the NY Estonian School Youth Club & Kinomaja Film School students) The short films have English subtitles. 3:30PM Folk Dance Workshop David Truusa (Lecturer in Folk Dance, Tallinn University) Kertu-Liis Õnnis (Musician, Accordionist) Please pre-register for the folk dance workshop: merike.barborak@gmail.com Event is free. Bar and kitchen open from 12 - 6PM!
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Get ready for a fun-filled weekend! Join us for sports games, children’s programs, concert and of course, a grand Midsummer bonfire! Cool off in the pool or unwind in the sauna. We promise it will be a weekend to remember. Performance on June 7th by NOËP (Estonian alternative pop artist) - acoustic set at the outdoor stage and DJ set after the bonfire at indoor stage. Bring your friends and family and join us in creating new Midsummer memories
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A unique opportunity to learn how to make your own traditional leather pastlad (Estonian folk shoes)! The workshop will take place on Tuesday, May 20 from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Instructor: Clothing historian and footwear designer Katrin Koch-Maasing. Cost: $70 Workshop overview: -A brief history of the origins of pastlad -Instruction on the traditional technique of making leather pastlad without rubber soles. You can choose between a rounded or pointed toe style. -All participants will leave with their own handmade leather pastlad, along with the design pattern and the skills needed to make them independently in the future. If interested, please pre-register by emailing info@estonianhouseny.org (please add your shoe size as the instructor is preparing pieces custom to each participant) and paying the $70 participation fee via Venmo @estonianhouseny or Paypal.me/Estonianhouseny Please include the participant’s name and the word "Pastlad" in the payment comment.
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You're cordially invited to our 3rd Annual Eurovision Grand Final Watch Party! 📅 Saturday, May 17th 🕑 2:00 PM Get ready to wave your flags, cheer on your favorites, and celebrate the magic of Eurovision together! Bring your country pride, high vibes, and a love for unforgettable performances. Thanks to the growing excitement around this event, we’ll once again be opening up the second floor—so there’s plenty of space for everyone to join the fun. Let’s come together, support our countries, and make it another incredible afternoon of music, community, and friendly competition.
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Join us in celebrating Nordic and Baltic art in New York with an immersive evening of music & performing and visual arts. 8 COUTRIES 40+ ARTISTS 1 COMMUNITY 1 NIGHT 1 EARTH. For all Estonian Educational Society members - use discount code: AITAH2025 for 10% off NordicArtistsofNewyork.com/TrueNorth
The wait is over—tickets for New York Estonian Cultural Days 2025 are officially on sale! Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of Estonian music, theater, art, and culture. From Zetod’s electrifying concert to the enchanting "Öökuninganna" performance, from thought-provoking discussions to mouthwatering Estonian flavors—Early Bird Alert! Prices go up on April 1, so grab your tickets now and save! Secure your spot today: https://www.estonianculture.org/culturaldays Come and be part of an incredible weekend of Estonian culture in the heart of New York!
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Dinner, Concert, Sauna! - Traditional Estonian cold buffet (külm laud) potato salad, rosolje, sült, herring, filled ham rolls, deviled eggs, fruit salad, fresh garden salad. -Oven baked chicken with boiled potatoes and cheese gravy -Tea/Coffee - Kringel/Cake Selection of White &Red wines. After the dinner there will be several performances - Estonian folk band "Poisid" consisting of our Republic's best awarded musicians and more. Sauna will be warm! Lodging accomodation is not included in this price and is very limited on premises with first come first served basis, please plan accordingly!
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NY Estonian Mixed Choir & Folk Dance Group Saare Vikat invite you to: "Tallinna Teel" Concert | Gala | Fundraiser Tickets: presale $65 | $75 after Feb 22nd Paypal.me/Estonianhouseny | Venmo @estonianhouseny Payment comment “gala” & ticket holders name(s). Concert, Welcome drink, Buffet, Silent auction After the concert the gala dance will kick off with Dj Lind Black tie optional SEND A GREETING OR ADVERTISE YOUR COMPANY IN OUR DIGITAL GALA PROGRAM: Platinum: $1000 Gold: $500 Silver: $250 Gala friends: $100 Donations can be monetary sent via Paypal.me/Estonianhouseny | Venmo @estonianhouseny or product equivalent. For more info to become our event donor and to submit your donation contact Krista Tassa: Segakoor@estonianhouseny.org
Everyone’s favorite - “Piruka” Contest is back! We look forward to everyone taking part in this fantastic event and sharing in a variety of fabulous flavors. Contest rules: -Voting will be in two categories - meat and vegetable pirukad. -Pirukad must be premade -Prepares should make the pirukad for about 50 people (they can be cut in half) -Preparers pay no fee. -Tasters pay a $10 fee per person. -Tasters will vote for the best pirukas in both categories. -Prizes will be given to the winners in each category. -Preparers and tasters must register by January 15, 2016 with Liisi Fletcher - (Liisi.Fletcher@gmail.com or 347-683-3632)
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Live broadcast of the Estonian President's New Year's speech, complimentary sparkling wine toast & grazing table, social party games. DJ Lind and DJ Listonia will be spinning the best of '90s hits.
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You're cordially invited to Estonian Educational Society Christmas Dinner on December 21st. Performances by NY Estonian Mixed Choir and Estonian Soprano Mariliina von Uexküll. Santa is stopping by and there will also be a raffle! We ask you to RSVP with prepayment by December 15th via check, Paypal.Me/Estonianhouseny or Venmo @estonianhouseny . If you would like to pay with cash with ask you to contact manager@estonianhouseny.org in advance. Ticket prices: $60 members $70 non members $10 kids under 12
You're invited to our annual Christmas Market on December 7th. Bar and kitchen open already at 12pm. Market is open from 2-6pm. More detailed info about sellers and specific items coming! For any interested sellers that are yet to sign up please contact manager@estonianhouseny.org
Directly from Estonia - Rebecca Kontus Trio, currently on East Coast mini tour, invites everyone to listen to their unique performance! These are seasoned musicians whose style has influences from traditional jazz to gospel and even rock. Rebecca Kontus (vocals) Peedu Kass (double bass) Paul Daniel (guitar) Suggested donation at the door: $20
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You're invited to celebrate our honorary member Ivi Tamm's contribution to the community! Traditional cold buffet. Performing: Urmas Kärner Peter & Will Anderson (jazz/swing band). Tickets can only be purchased in advance by no later than October 30th. Please make a check payable to Estonian Educational Society or Venmo @estonianhouseny | PayPal.me/estonianhouseny Please add "Nov 2nd" and names of the ticket holder(s) to the payment comment. $50 members | $60 non members Classical attire.
We invite all current and former teachers, students and friends to a memorial gathering for our beloved long time New York Estonian School teacher Marika Uus-Janums. Please let us know of your attendance by October 10th by writing to varje.v@gmail.com
Join us for festive Esto Oktoberfest: Folk dance music will be provided by: Kaie Põhi Latterner (accordion) Valev Laube (violin) Charlie Rauh (guitar) There will be Estonian style coordinated folk dances & communal singing at our Main Hall. Bar and kitchen open. Entrance $20 at the door. See you on the dance floor! Special thanks to our sponsors The Finnish Long Drink & Amest Foods!
Performances by Piip and Tuut(Estonia) Exhibition: "History of Estonia in pictures" NY Estonian School's youth film "Secret Song Party" premiere Concert at 16:00: Students at Berklee College of Music Ingmar Kiviloo and Triin Metshein Estonian Music Awards '23 best female artist and best album of the year winner Rita Ray All alumni, former and current teachers are welcome, current and future school families. Family ticket $45| single ticket $25| supporter ticket $100 Venmo @estonianhouseny | PayPal.me/estonianhouseny Please include EK90 and the names of ticket buyers in the payment comments.
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"We don’t want to go, but we can’t stay" 80th Anniversary of the Mass Flight Gathering at 12:30 PM, event starts at 1:00 PM. Ceremony with the participation of the President of the Republic of Estonia. Performances by: The Estonian Mixed Choir of New York Soloist: Isabel-Mary Roos Cellist: Brendan Aleksander Tarm Pianist: Cade Roberts Photo exhibition by Maria Spann: "Estonian Diaspora Children of 1944" Followed by reception with coffee and light snacks. Mandatory RSVP by September 18: manager@estonianhouseny.org 212-684-0336
You are invited to a special chamber music concert at NY Eesti Maja on September 20th. Cade Roberts and friends play music from Estonia, other Nordic countries and more! Visit the link below for more information.
You're invited to our Season Kickoff Party on September 13th 7pm- 12am. DJ Lind is providing musical selection consisting "Best Of" Estonian and American hit songs from different eras. Entrance fee: $15 EES members, $20 non members. See you there!
You're invite to Estonian Educational Society Family Day's at Long Island Estonian House on August 16-18th. Barbeque, sauna, pool and definitely communal singing. Opportunity to camp for free or rent cabins. More information: stskonberg@gmail.com Suggested donation per family $20. See you there!
Provocative, quasi-political and downright braggy, somewhat refined while teetering on the edge of tawdry, Estonia’s best (albeit the only) vaudeville blues band Kaisa Ling Thing casts a passionate message into dynamic musical form. The future grand old lady of Estonian blues Kaisa Ling and pianist Rene Paul have played together since 2018. Kaisa Ling Thing has released two LPs and two blues musicals. They have toured their glitzy and flamboyant, yet self-conscious and emotionally vulnerable vaudeville blues all over Estonia, and are now taking on the world stage with their first English-language fringe show "The Feminist’s Handbook for Eastern Europe". Learn more at kaisalingthing.com 20th of June at 8:30PM at the Estonian House in New York. Entrance for free, exit by donation!
Get ready for a fun-filled weekend! Join us for song and dance camps, concerts, sports games, children’s programs, and of course, a grand Midsummer bonfire! Cool off in the pool or unwind in the sauna. We promise it will be a weekend to remember. Bring your friends and family and join us in creating new Midsummer memories.
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Kutsume kõiki siinseid eestlasi ja Eestist kohale lennanud New Yorgi linna maratonil jooksjaid ja kaasaelajaid peale jooksu New Yorgi Eesti majja. Oma osalussoovist palume teada anda: manager@estonianhouseny.org
Ootame teid meie külalaulude õhtule Kaie Põhi Latterneri eestvedamisel.
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Registreeruge meie uudiskirja saajaks, et olla kursis viimaste arengutega New Yorgi Eesti Majas.
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