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E S T O N I A N K N I T T I N G Did you know that Estonia has a rich history in knitting? Did you always want to learn Estonian lace or colorwork? You don’t know how to knit? Not a problem. These courses are open to all – men and women. Angelina Hum, a certified Knitting and Crochet instructor, will be offering a series of three knitting classes, starting at the end of January, 2014. Each Sunday afternoon class comprises two sessions lasting 2 hours each: Learn To Knit – February 2 & 9, 2014 from 3 to 5 pm Estonian Colorwork – March 2 & 9, 2014 from 3 to 5 pm Estonian Lace – March 16 & 23, 2014 from 3 to 5 pm Cost: $25. for two 2-hour sessions ($50 for non-MES members) The classes will be held at St. John’s Estonian Ev. Lutheran Church 4345 Marcil Ave. in NDG (H4A 2Z9). Register today! Limited seating! Contact: tom.ventser@gmail.com NOTE: For more information, click on the highlighted course name
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MES Estonian Language Courses – Starting January 2014
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The MES will be launching a new series of Estonian language courses starting in late January 2014. The courses will be offered at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. The classes will take place via Skype with an experienced Estonian language teacher based in Europe. Each course will consist of 10 classes of approximately 1.5 hours per class. Course costs are $25/student for MES members – ($75/student for non-MES members). The dates and times of the courses will be determined based on how many students register for each level. Contact Tom Ventser at: tom.ventser@gmail.com |
Mapping Diplomacy – Estonia’s Global Servants
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Estonian Diplomacy Worldwide by Chris Glew in Business
Of the 193 countries in the United Nations, the Republic of Estonia has a diplomatic presence of some kind in 82 of them, ranging from embassies to consulates-general to honorary consuls.
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Lisa, Go Home – Estonian/Lithuanian Short Film at RIDM
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Montreal International Documentary Festival Rencontres Internationales du Documentaire de Montreal (RIDM)
Lisa, Go Home Estonian / Lithuanian Short Film As the title suggests, little Lisa is always running away. Her life is dismal and violent, so she takes refuge in nature, where she creates a fantasy world where games, music and magic reign. In Russian (with English subtitles – 28 minutes)
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Finnish Christmas Bazaar
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Soomlaste Jõulu Basaar
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Lättemäe – New ‘Tare’ Wall – Fall ‘Talgud’ 2013
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Lättemäe Sügis Talgud 2013 – Uus Tare Sein
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Baltic Artists Association – Vernissage & Exhibition in Pointe Claire
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Vernissage: Friday, October 18, 2013 Exhibition: October 18 – 24, 2013
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Centaur Theatre presents “Seeds” by Annabel Soutar: Oct. 29 – Nov. 24
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SEEDS
This gripping, modern day David-versus-Goliath docudrama chronicles the epic legal showdown between Saskatchewan farmer Percy Schmeiser and Monsanto. The agrochemical firm accused Schmeiser of illegally growing its patented, genetically engineered canola seeds on his farm, while he claimed they were blown in with the wind. When Schmeiser famously asked the question, "who owns life?" before the Supreme Court of Canada, his words galvanized the anti-GMO (genetically modified organism) movement around the world.
Biography of playwright Annabel Soutar (daughter of Helgi Ulk), is the artistic director of Porte Parole, a Montreal theatre company dedicated to creating and producing original documentary plays about contemporary social and political issues. Her plays include: Novembre (2000), 2000 Questions (2002) and Sexy Beton (Sexy Concrete) (2009/2010), which explored the collapse of the de la Concorde overpass in 2006 and the culture of corruption in Quebec’s construction industry.
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MIND THE GAP (Lecture/Discussion) For the first dialogue about GMOs, Dr. Illimar Altosaar will be one of the speakers charged to enlighten us about the future of food |
