Hon Hieu Van Le AO, Chairman of the South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission and Lieutenant Governor of South Australia
Light afternoon refreshments will be served.
All welcome!
More information:
at the Sydney Estonian House, 141 Campbell St, Surry Hills,
on Saturday, February 25th, , at 6 pm
We are celebrating not one, but three anniversaries in one!
******* Dress code: Black Tie/Evening Attire or Dark Suit *******
Pre-booked by email……………….$55 (ses.tix@eestiselts.org)
At the door on the night……………$60
Children 15y and younger…………$25
(*) Price includes: welcome drink, buffet dinner, coffee & cake, live entertainment.
Our fully licenced bar offers affordable refreshments from 5pm till 11.30pm
is brought to you by these celebrated professionals:
Peeter Kaljumäe, a multi-talanted performer from Estonia (artist, singer and pianist).
Hooray For Everything, a Sydney based entertainment duo, singing and playing evergreen music from the last 40 years, including our favourite ABBA songs.
For several years now, Estonian Independence Day Picnic on Shark Island has been an important part of the Estonian calendar in Sydney. Every year, a maximum of 100 people – young and old, locals and visitors – are allowed to come to the island, which on this day only, turns into an “Estonian Territory”. It’s a perfect place to meet new people or have a great time with some old friends.
This year, on Thursday, 23 February, E-klubi (Estonian Club) in Sydney is proudly hosting the event, and it’s going to be better than ever.
We meet at 4.15 pm in Circular Quay jetty nr 6 for an exclusively booked 4.30 pm Captain Cook Ferry to Shark Island (Haisaar). The return from the Island is at sunset 7.45pm, arriving to Circular Quay by 8pm. This gives us 3 hours of quality time on the island, with some of the most breathtaking, 360-degree views in the world.
This year’s celebrity guest Peeter Kaljumae is an actor, singer and musician, well known to TV viewers and theatre goers in Estonia. He will be in Sydney as a special guest of Sydney Eesti Selts (SES) and one of the two entertainers at the Grand Ball of SES on 25/2. We’re looking forward to getting a preview of his talent and to singing along to the most popular musical folklore of Estonia.
No Need To Miss Work Or Carry Eskies!
All you need to do is leave work early and catch the train to Circular Quay. It only takes 1 minute to walk from the train station to the Ferry and join the party.
Like last year, there’s no need to carry your food or drinks with you, because we have our own catering team selling affordable snacks and drinks (incl cold beer, wine and other beverages). It’s the same young people who host E-klubi every Thursday at Eesti Maja. But if you do want to bring your own food and drinks, you are welcome to do so.
Full price (Adult 16+) … $30.00
Special – current SES Member … $25.00
Special – recent E-klubi visitor … $25.00
Child 5-15y … $15.00
Child 4y or younger … FREE
Ticket sales:
– E-klubi @ Eesti Maja, every Thursday evening (cash only).
– Email kaire.myylman@gmail.com (pay by bank transfer).
– haisaar12.eventbrite.com.au (registration only, pay on the day)
The price includes…
– National Park admission fees
– private ferry transfers to and from the island
– Live and recorded Estonian music on the island
Shark island has toilets and water, but no gas, electricity or BBQ.
It’s part of a world famous national park, so please make sure to leave no rubbish on the island when you leave.
The S õrve Sõbrad – The Sydney Estonian Parents’ and Friends Association Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday 4th March, 2012 commencing at 10 am at Sydney Eesti Maja – 141 Campbell Street, Surry Hills
AGM forms and information can be found on the homepage www.sorve.org.au or by calling 0458 140 662
Nominations for the Sõrve Sõbrad 2012 Committee election are to be received by 10am Sunday 26th February, 2012.
Proxy Forms are to be received by 10am Saturday 3rd March, 2012
Forms are to be sent to:
Secretary, Kaili Lehtsalu 20 Grevillea Place, Colo Vale 2575 or may be emailed to admin@sorve.org.au
The Estonian flag will be raised at the International Wall of Friendship , 188 Collins St , Hobart on 24th February at 10 a.m.
Any enquiries to Tiiu on 0362 738 714/0411 642 740
The Estonian Association of Tasmania will be gathering on February 26 at Tolosa Park , Glenorchy Tasmania at 12.30 p.m. to celebrate Independence Day.
BYO everything. Barbeque facilities available.
The AGM of the Association will be held at the same time.
If you need help in locating the venue or in getting there , please don’t hesitate to call Tiiu on 0362 738 714/0411 642 740. Our flag will identify the site, close to the gate.
Hi!
We are two of the elanikud from Sõrve: Ella and Sandra. We have been coming to camp for many years and we really enjoy it! Here are some of the highlights and lowlights of Sõrve 2012…..
We were divided into sports groups and in those groups we took part in daily activities such as the giant swing (suur kiik), volleyball (võrkpall) and canoe carnival (kanuu karneval).
Meie Kodu
Estonian TEATER VARIUS actor, singer and pianist PEETER KALJUMÄE is visiting Melbourne Estonian House and will be a special guest at the event on Friday, 2 March 2012 at 6pm. During the 1.5 hour gathering we will have the honour to admire his MEMORY TRICKS, that include answers to the following questions:
Don’t expect serious answers to these questions!
Peeter Kaljumäe was born in Pärnu and studied classical singing in Georg Ots Music School in Tallinn. He has been working in Pärnu theatre “Endla” and Vanalinnastuudio and was part of the popular variety trio “Talong” during the Singing Revolution. He is a freelance artist since 2003. He now mainly participates in Teater Varius performances.
He performed in Melbourne in 2011 on the Independence Day celebrations with Teater Varius show “Helisev Viis”. He is a Master of Ceremony and main show artist in this year’s Independence Day celebrations in Sydney.
Hope to see you on 2 March,
Sirje Jõgi
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MÄLU VEMBUD etendatakse Eesti artisti Peeter Kaljumäe poolt
Peeter Kaljumäe – Pärnu linnas tulihobuse aastal viimase päeva sõnnina sündinu ning klassikalise laulu meister mitmetest eesti teatritest – istub klaveri taha, ning laulab ja ärgitab humoorikalt kaasa mõtlema ning kelle mitmesugustest mälu vempudest saame lähemat aimu. Õigemini, elame kaasa nii Peetri mäluvõimele kui tema vempudele. Mõlemad on tähelepanu väärsed! Kava kestab vaheajaga kuni poolteist tundi. Olenedes muu hulgas ka publiku kaasaelamise ja laulmise võimest Kerkivad küsimused, nagu –
Tõsimeelseid vastuseid etenduse kaigus ei anta!
PEETER KALJUMAE – KES?
Peale keskkooli lõpetamist õppisin Georg Otsa nimelises Tallinna Muusikakoolis klassikalist laulu. Saatuse tahtel aga sattusin 1992. aastal tööle sõnateatrisse – esmalt Pärnu „Endlasse” ja 1998. aastal Vanalinnastuudiosse. 2003. aastast olen vabakutseline. Osalen peamiselt teatri Varius lavastustes. Osadest olgu siinkohal mainitud Olaf Kopvillemi kehastamist nii Endla teatris 1993 kui teater Variusega 2003. Populaarne oli Paul Pinna kehastamine teater Variuses 2011 ja esietenduses „Lõbusad estoonlased“ ja Eduard Vilde kehastamist. Samuti laulja Artur Rinne roll etenduses „His masters voice“ , siis Bernhard Linde etenduses „See ei ole Tammsaare“.
Laulsin laulva revolutsiooni ajal populaarses kupleetrios „Talong”, mille koosseisus esinesin Kanadas ja tutvusin Olaf Kopvillemiga. Sain hulga tema poolt omal ajal plaadistamata jäänud laulude esitajaks. Tänaseks päevaks on osa neist leidnud tee ka DVD-le, mis kannab nime„Vindilised viisid“, 2007, koos Heli Vahinguga.
2011 Vabariigi aastapaeval esinesime Melbournes Variuse Teatri lavastusega Helisev Viis Estonia Teatri lommitamiasest 44ndal aastal ning järgnevast ajaloo käigust. Austraalia reisi jooksul tekkisid kontaktid, mis tõid ka 2012 aastal nüüd etendust andma. Sydney tähistab sel aastal vabariigi aastapaeva suurejooneliselt, kuna 2012 aasta on Sydney Eesti Seltsi jaoks 85 juubeliaasta ning taitub ka sada aastat eestlaste seltsitegevust Sydney linnas. Mul oli see au saada kutsutud nende avaballile, kus olen ohtu juht, ning esineja.
Melbourne etendus on selle suure juubelitähistamise kõrvaletendus. Korraldatud lootuses, et austraalia eestlased eesti lauluhäält ikka armastavad, eesti huumorist osa saada tahavad, ning eesti parimate teatrite solisti siinmaal samamoodi hinnatakse kui kodumaal.
Kohtumiseni Melbourne kontserdil reede õhtul, 2 märtsil 2012 kell 18.00 Eesti Maja üleval saalis. Sirje Jõgi
You are cordially invited to help us celebrate the Estonian Independence Day and to participate in the annual general meeting of the Estonian Society of Brisbane.
When? 26 February 2012 beginning at 2pm
Where? Nazareth lutheran Church Hall, Hwathorne st Woolloongabba
Membership fees are due for payment at the meeting.
Sincerely yours
the Board of Brisbane Estonians Society
The Estonian Film Festival Australia (EFFA) and Sydney Eesti Selts (SES) are proud to present….
KiNO! @ Estonian House Sydney on Friday, the 17th of February!
On the program this month:
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18:30 – 19:00
‘Another’ – (G) 2005
A short film by René Vilbre
Choreographer by Helena Jonsdottir (Iceland)
This is something a little different.
Shot on location at Tartu Prison and partly inspired by the fact that since its opening in November 2001, at least four intimate relationships have developed between guards and prisoners.
Despite the external framework of prison cells and concrete walls, this story revolves around relationships, genuine feelings and the question of taking responsibility for your own freedom.
WHO IS THE REAL PRISONER HERE? The one who is locked in his cell or the guard who, despite all his possibilities to shape his own destiny, constantly hesitates to make a necessary decision?
Starring: Ruslan Stepanov, Teet Kask, Mait Malmsten
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19:00 – 19:30
Intermission where you can grab some finger food and a drink from the bar
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19:30 – 21:00
‘Malev’ – (M) 2005
A film by Kaaren Kaer
Although we were never sure we would show it, (in celebration of Estonian [Re] Independence) we’ve caved into pressure and decided to show the quintessential Estonian cult-classic b-grade film, ‘Malev’!
‘Malev’ – or ‘Men at Arms’ – is a historical comedy based on 13th century Estonia and Livonia filled full of historical references and innuendo.
The year is 1208.
The first Eastward enlargement of Europe is under way.
Brutal forces of the Teutonic Order are steadily marching on. In their path live a simple and peaceful people, whose main pastimes include cultivating the earth, singing and, if possible, doing both at the same time. They are the Estonians.
Ignorant in the ways of war, they find an unlikely leader in a young boy with Christian upbringing, Uru (Sepp).
As the first educated Estonian and a naive but proud idealist, Uru finds himself thrust into the middle of a madcap adventure trying to provoke Estonians into taking control of their destiny, only to find that the future of Estonia ultimately depends on him.
In their fight for freedom, the Estonians encounter numerous obstacles, including the Germans, French, Russians and, worst of all, the Latvians.
Will they succeed in defeating their enemies or will they experience a cultural awakening?
Are Estonians ready for freedom?
What really happened in the greatest Estonian battle of all time?
What the hell is a ‘majuscule’???
Malev gives you all the answers!
Whether you have seen it already, a half-dozen times like most of us, or not at all, come have a laugh anyway and see what all the fuss was about when it became the highest grossing Estonian film ever made. If you liked ‘Braveheart’ and Monty Python, you’ll love ‘Malev’!
Starring: Märt Avandi, Ott Sepp, Mirtel Pohla
Malev Trailer
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And remember: ALL FILMS HAVE ENGLISH SUB-TITLES!!!
EVERYBODY is invited – bring a friend, even if they aren’t Estonian!
Doors open from 6pm.
Come see both films OR arrive later to see the feature film.
$7 – SES members (please display membership card at the door)
$10 – non-SES members
**Join SES on the night for $40 and pay $7 for all Kino nights!**
Remember to keep your door ticket as one lucky viewer will win free entry for next months KINO night!!!
Whether its for one film or both your donation towards cultural activities of SES is appreciated.
Finger food and bar service will be available on the night. Saku now available!
All proceeds from the door go towards KINO @ Eesti Maja and the 2012 Estonian Film Festival Australia
Estonian World Review
The new portal was created in cooperation with several Estonian language media outlets located outside of Estonia, which report in Australia, Canada, Germany, Russia, Sweden, and the United States.
The Canadian Estonian newspaper “Estonian Life”, which until recently published its articles on www.eesti.ca (founded in 2001 when two Canadian Estonian newspapers merged), will continue its collaboration with the new portal EWR.
The objective of “Estonian World Review” is to solidify the cooperation between Estonian language media operating outside of Estonia and to offer varied information regarding Estonian activity around the world in Estonian, English and other languages.
The Estonian World Review Editor-in-Chief is the long-time Editor at www.eesti.ca, Mr. Vaado Sarapuu.
Further information is available from
ewr@eesti.ca
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