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Long Island Midsummer Solstice Celebration / Sport's Day

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

Estonian National Leather Footwear Workshop

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.

Eurovision Watch Party

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.

Esther II Art Fair

More info at Esther.ee

Nordic Artist of New York "True North"

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

Estonian Cultural Days NYC 2025

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!

UNO 65 Old school party

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!

"Tallinna Teel" Concert| Gala |Fundraiser

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

The 107th Anniversary of the Independence of Estonia

Piruka Contest

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)

Celebrate Estonian NYE with us!

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.

Christmas Dinner

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

Christmas Market

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

Rebecca Kontus Trio

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

A Tribute to Ivi Tamm

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.

Memorial Gathering for Marika Uus-Janums (April 10th 1970 - September 9th 2024)

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

Esto Oktoberfest

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!

NY Estonian School turns 90

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.

80th Anniversary of the Mass Flight

"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

Chamber Music Concert - Cade Roberts Trio

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.

Season Kickoff Party - Retro Disco

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!

EES Family Days at Long Island Estonian House

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!

Kaisa Ling Thing Duo Concert

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!

Midsummer Solstice at at the Long Island Estonian Land 2024

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.

Eurovision: Grand Final Watch Party

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NY Estonian Mixed Choir Spring Concert

Salsa and Karaoke night

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