FREE EVENT. Veljo Tormis regilaul. Mimi Daitz book Ancient Song Recovered: The Life and Music of Veljo. TormisTormis Virtual Center project manager Iti Teder, folk singers Celia Roose and Ants Johanson).
FREE EVENT. Filmmakers Heilika and Ülo Pikkov have carefully selected the most exciting Estonian short films of the last few years.
TICKETED EVENT. CLICK ON VIEW EVENT FOR TICKETS. Brunch by Muhu-based restaurant Tuul, run by chef Ingrem Raidjõe.
TICKETED EVENT. CLICK ON VIEW EVENT FOR TICKETS. Voted 2024 best song and album of the year, ALIKA performs from her own repertoire and from arrangements of the best Estonian songs.
TICKETED EVENT. CLICK ON VIEW EVENT FOR TICKETS. Kadri Kroon conducts an introduction to prize winning Estonian craft drinks together with tasting of six small producers’ particularly unique berry drinks and two cocktails made from them.
FREE EVENT. Tormis Virtual Center project manager Iti Teder, folk singers Celia Roose and Ants Johanson. Regilaul (runic song) workshop.
TICKETED EVENT. CLICK ON VIEW EVENT FOR TICKETS. Based on the autobiographical books of Käbi Laretei, the play is the story of a person with extraordinary passion. Her life included a career as an acclaimed pianist, raising children, two marriages and several other torrid relationships. Staring Kersti Kreismann, Kirke Karja, Märt Metsaviir, directed by Kersti Kreismann.
FREE BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED. CLICK ON VIEW EVENT FOR REGISTRATION. When was the last time you got to deeply discuss the importance of Nublu or rye bread in preserving Estonian identity? Here’s your chance! We’re inviting 16-35 year old Estonians to our workshop on all things Estonian. Let’s learn more about each other, get new information on Estonia, and discuss language learning, the future of Estonian language, work and study across cultures and more. See you there!
FREE EVENT. Anne talks about her artistic journey and inspiration
FREE EVENT. Anu Hint, the curator of the “To Be Estonian” exhibition discusses the interpretation of Estonian folklore and heritage in modern fashion.
FREE EVENT. All who are curious or interested in contributing articles, interviews, photos, videos, or other to the Free Estonian Word newspaper are welcomed. Skills, tips and know-how shared by veteran journalist and scholar Maarja Pärl Lõhmus.
FREE EVENT. Come meet with your old and new friends (for young people)! Global Estonian Youth Network invites youth aged 16-35 for a social mixer. The social features a performance by LA-based Estonian female rapper SVNDRA and Long Drink specials.
FREE EVENT. Monika-Evelin Liiv, mezzo-soprano (Finnish National Opera, London Covent Garden, Estonian National Opera), Dmitry Pavlov (Finnish National Opera) on piano. Estonian and Italian romantic music will be performed - Saar, Kapp, Türnpuu, Tsoti, Respighi and others.
FREE EVENT. The Estonian Consulate General in New York and the Estonian Educational Society of New York invite you to the festive opening of the Cultural Days. Heidy Purga (Minister of Culture), 2023 Foundation grantee Frank Raudsepp and musicians will perform. Exhibitions “Why Estonia? From ENSV to e-Estonia in 30 years”, opening of “To be Estonian” and “Fragments”.
FREE EVENT. 20 years since the birth of Estonia’s largest museum created on a private initiative: how does the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Vabamu preserve Estonian freedom today?
FREE EVENT. Session 1: The role of the Estonian-American newspaper Vaba Eesti Sõna in keeping alive hope for the restored independence of the Republic of Estonia and nourishing the spirit of idealism.
Session 2: Staying the Course: Connecting Estonian-American families and communities.
TICKETED EVENT. CLICK ON VIEW EVENT FOR TICKETS: Film screening: A guard on the Soviet-Chinese border who, after surviving a deadly attack, decides to become a monk but must continually prove along the way that he’s capable of becoming the enlightened man he set out to be.
We’re back. Join us in New York City for our annual celebration of Estonian arts, culture, and community. On the agenda this year: commemorating 75 years of the Free Estonian Word, the Estonian Vabamu museum, concerts from Estonian artists (classical and pop), theatre, runic song workshops, and more!
Events and times subject to change.
PROGRAM
Kyle Reinhart (Scandinavian House):
New York Baltic Film Festival 2023
Frank Raudsepp (The Recipient of the Young Artist Grant by The Foundation of Estonian Arts and Letters 2023):
An Expatriate’s Journey: Weaving Heritage into Art
Coffee Break
Heilika and Ülo Pikkov (Silmviburlane) :
Films followed by discussion:
Why Don’t I Leave? (documentary) directed by Liina Särkinen
Body Memory (animation) directed by Ülo Pikkov
Empty Space (animation) directed by Ülo Pikkov
‘Til We Meet Again (animation) directed by Ülo Pikkov
My Flesh and Blood (documentary) directed by Heilika Pikkov
Frank Raudsepp is an Estonian-Belgian filmmaker and photographer based in Brooklyn, New York. He has been a part of a significant amount of film, tv, and commercial productions for such networks as ABC, NBCUniversal, Netflix, FX, and CW amongst others. Frank has held varying positions ranging from production coordinator, assistant director, producer, to director of photography, writer, and director. By establishing a strong understanding of the inner workings of the different departments in the industry, Frank has become a very dedicated and effective filmmaker. His latest film “Outcast Forest” is set to release in 2024 and follows the journey of an Estonian Viking stranded in England. Frank has also established a strong photography portfolio over the years. His work has been published multiple times on Vogue’s Photovogue platform and was recently part of the A.R.T. exhibit in Guildford, UK. He has most recently shot New York Fashion Week and toured across the US documenting the musical journey of the band “Juice”.
Heilika Pikkov (1982) is a documentary filmmaker and internationally well-known curator and cultural manager. She studied film and television directing at Tallinn University and spent a semester at the University of Central Lancashire in UK. For 8 years she was the organiser and programmer of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival’s animation festival, Animated Dreams. She also worked as a manager for the international programme of Estonia 100 and the EU Presidency at the Government Office of Estonia. She has directed several documentaries, including Flowers from the Mount of Olives (2013), which had great success in Estonian cinemas and My Flesh and Blood (2018), which won Best Short Film of the Year at the Estonian Film and Television Awards.
Ülo Pikkov (1976) is an internationally renowned filmmaker, producer and film scholar. He studied animation at the Turku Arts Academy in Finland and since 1996 has directed several award-winning animation films. He has published articles on film and written fiction books for children and adults. He is the author of “Animasophy, Theoretical Writings on the Animated Film” (2011). In 2018 he got his doctoral degree at the Estonian Academy of Arts with thesis “Anti-Animation: Textures of Eastern European Animated Film” and today he works as a professor and head of the animation department at the same institution. In 2023/2024 Ülo is a visiting scholar at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).
Production Company
Silmviburlane, founded in 2006 by Heilika and Ülo Pikkov, is a small and mobile film production company in Tallinn, Estonia, which produces documentary and animation films.
www.silmviburlane.ee
https://www.facebook.com/silmviburlane
Looking Together to the Future!
Join us for a virtual book club to discuss Andrus Kivirähk’s The Man Who Spoke Snakish! Register at www.estonianculture.org/book-club
11:00 - Small group discussions
12:00 - meeting with author Andrus Kivirähk, moderated by Anu Tonts (dramaturg, Vanemuine Theater)
Register by January 28.
The Foundation for Estonian Arts and Letters is pleased to announce the launch of ticket sales and the full program of the annual Estonian Cultural Days in New York, from March 31st - April 3rd, 2022.
We are proud to present a curated selection of world-class Estonian culture by top performers and experts in their fields. The program offers something for everyone.
Some program highlights:
• One of a kind performance by Ain Anger, Martin Kuuskmann and Kristjan Randalu.
• Film “Kiik, Kirves ja Igavese Armastuse puu“ (Tree of Eternal Love). The creative team behind this film will be in attendance for Q&A.
• Vanemuise Theater from Tartu performing “Head tüdrukud lähevad taevasse” (Good Girls Go to Heaven).
• An exhibit "Heritage Magnifier" curated by the Viljandi Culture Academy, an exhibit and video lecture about Tartu Street art and paintings by Uno Habakukk.
• Musical performances by Estonian folk ensemble Curly Strings and Estonian rap music star nublu.
• Award-winning chamber choir Collegium Musicale performing a concert celebrating world renowned composer Arvo Pärt. All proceeds will go to helping the people of Ukraine.
• A pop-up restaurant by the chefs of “Põhjaka”, one of the top restaurants in Estonia.
A pop up sale of estonian design goods by Tallinn Design House.
Please join us at the Estonian Cultural Days March 31st - April 3, 2022!
More infoThe Foundation of Estonian Arts and Letters along with the Estonian Consulate of New York and the New York Estonian House are pleased to sponsor a unique event to commemorate the 30 year anniversary of Estonia’s re-independence.
DISPERSED YET TOGETHER
Creative works by a selection of musicians, artists, writers and cinematographers among others will be represented including Martin Kuuskmann, Jonas Tarm, Lembit Beecher, Sirje Ainso, Kaja Weeks, Ene Sepp, Majorlilkween, Kristi Roosmaa, Eha Urbsalu, Erkki Engso, Riina Mettas, Jana, Niglas-Berg, Eva-Karlotta Tatar, Marit Tuisk, Mark, Neumann, Terttu, Uibopuu, Liisa Liiva, Geoffrey Burleson, Ms Madli, Jaanika Peerna, Uno Habakukk, Saskia Kivilo, Lynne Klemmer, Riivo Kruuk, Diina Tamm, Kristina Paabus, Inga Pae Peterson, Jaanika Peerna, Kyle Peets, Ave Pluum, Markus Puskar, Naima Rauam and Maria Spann.
The Estonian Consulate will host a reception for all participants on Sunday September 19.
*Please note that the program will be held in accordance with all NYC COVID restrictions in effect at the time of the event and proof of vaccination is required for admittance.
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Eesti Kultuurifond Ameerika Ühendriikides koostöös New Yorgi Eesti Peakonsulaadi ja New Yorgi Eesti Majaga toovad teieni ainulaadse sündmuse tähistamaks Eesti Vabariigi taasiseseisvumise 30. aastapäeva ning USA eestlaste loomingut vabas maailmas
HAJALI, AGA KOOS
Oma loomingut tutvustavad näitavad muusikud, kunstnikud, kirjanikud, filmitegijad jt.
Martin Kuuskmann, Jonas Tarm, Lembit Beecher, Sirje Ainso, Kaja Weeks, Ene Sepp, Majorlilkween, Kristi Roosmaa, Eha Urbsalu, Erkki Engso, Riina Mettas, Jana, Niglas-Berg, Eva-Karlotta Tatar, Marit Tuisk, Mark, Neumann, Terttu, Uibopuu, Liisa Liiva, Geoffrey Burleson, Ms Madli, Jaanika Peerna, Uno Habakukk, Saskia Kivilo, Lynne Klemmer, Riivo Kruuk, Kristina Paabus, Inga Pae Peterson, Jaanika Peerna, Kyle Peets, Ave Pluum, Markus Puskar, Naima Rauam ja Maria Spann.
Pühapäeval toimub peakonsulaadi vastuvõtt kogukonnale.
*Üritus toimub kooskõlas NYC regulatsioonidele ning sissepääs ainult vaktsineerimistõendi ettenäitamisel.
Esto-Atlantis Concert: A Centennial Celebration of Independence in a Singing Nation presents the rich heritage and inheritance of Estonian choral music at one of the most respectful music venues in the world - Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
Come celebrate "once-in-your-lifetime" Estonia´s 100th anniversary in New York City!
In my heart I stayed!
The Estonian Cultural Days 2018 will be taking place March 28-31, featuring world-wide theater premiere, ethno-folk concerts, dance, various discussions on Estonian digital revolution, startup culture, and Estonia 100.
Estonian Cultural Days in New York (“Eesti Kultuuripäevad New Yorgis”) is a multi-day affair with concerts, theater performances, lectures, and other events spanning five days from April 5-9 and featuring Estonians from both the local diaspora and abroad. The five day event celebrate Estonian culture in the United States. Most concerts and theater performance will take place in the historic New York Estonian House.
Performance art show celebrating the works of an Estonian-born American architect Louis Kahn. Performers: Diina Tamm (movement), Valev Laube (sounds), Evan Basta (sounds), David Rothenberg (words), Jaanika Peerna (drawing).
