In 2026 ERSO marks its centenary. Wherever you live, you can be part of this story.

In 2026 the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra (ERSO) will celebrate its 100th anniversary. A symphony orchestra reaching a century is rare anywhere; for a nation the size of Estonia it is an exceptional achievement. ERSO has grown, carrying the sound of Estonia through times of challenge and renewal. As we enter our second century, we would like to greet you, our friends living abroad, and invite you to celebrate with us.

ERSO.tv - your concert hall wherever you are ERSO.tv is our digital stage. It brings many of our concerts to you live and on demand in high‑quality video with excellent sound, accessible globally. If you have been away from Tallinn for years or have never visited the Estonia Concert Hall, ERSO.tv lets you join us from anywhere and share the experience with family and friends. A short video greeting

We have prepared a brief video message to say hello to our global friends: “Tervitused Eestimaalt | Hello from Estonia”.

A modest request - If you are in a position to do so, please consider making a centenary gift. Your support at this moment will help us commission new music, record, tour, and expand education and access in our centenary year and beyond. Donate here: erso.ee/en/donations/

Whether or not you choose to donate, we hope you will celebrate with us: listen on ERSO.tv, share our story with your community, and stay close to the music of home. Thank you for being part of Estonia’s cultural life from wherever you live.

1955 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039

Esinevad Los Angelese Eesti Segakoor ja kandleansambel Inglikeeled.

Peale kontserti jõuluõhtusöök - $15/inimene.

Performances by the Los Angeles Estonian Mixed Choir and the kannel ensemble Inglikeeled.

Christmas dinner will be served after the performance - $15/person.

Kavas jõululaulud ja päevakohane lõunasöök

Celebrating with Christmas songs and a festive lunch

Esinevad täienduskooli lapsed ja külla tuleb Jõuluvana!

Performances by the Estonian School students and a visit by Santa Claus!

Eesti Köögi Jõululaadalt leiate kõik eesti jõuluõhtusöögiks vajaliku! Saadaval on verivorstid, sült, marineeritud kõrvits, mulgikapsas, praekapsas, hapukapsasupp, piparkoogitainas, pasteet, rukkileib ja palju muud!

You’ll find everything you need for an Estonian Christmas dinner at the Christmas Market! We’ll have blood sausages, jellied meat, pickled pumpkin, sauerkraut with barley, fried cabbage, sauerkraut soup, gingerbread dough, liver pate, rye bread, and lots more!

The American Latvian Association, in cooperation with local Latvian community centers across the United States, is pleased to announce a special concert tour featuring the renowned Latvian music project Shipsea — the creative initiative of musician Jānis Šipkēvics.

Jānis Šipkēvics will be joined on stage by outstanding musicians Miķelis Putniņš, Kārlis Josts, and Una Daniela, offering an emotional and multi-layered musical experience that reflects both Latvia’s musical traditions and contemporary creativity. The concert tour, titled Notes From Latvia, is a wonderful opportunity for both the Latvian diaspora and wider audiences to experience the richness of Latvian culture and modern music.

The SHIPSEA concert program Notes From Latvia features music through which the musicians themselves feel the essence of Latvian identity. These are songs that bring peace, awaken inner strength, inspire, and at the same time remind us of our roots.

Admission:

Adults - $45

12-18 y/o - $15

More information about the group and their U.S. tour - https://shipsea.net/

Alustame uue hooajaga! Uued lauljad on alati oodatud!

Starting up the fall season! New singers are always welcome!

Lisainfo/Information: Kaie Pallo - (213) 440-3490

Lõikustänupüha jumalateenistus ja koguduse suvepäev pühapäeval, 5. oktoobril kell 11 e.l.

9591 Halekulani Drive, Garden Grove

Teenib Los Angelese Eesti koguduse õpetaja Enn Auksmann

Muusika: organist Kaie Pallo

Eesti täienduskool alustab uue kooliaastaga 28. septembril kell 9:45 hommikul. Täienduskool toimub iga kahe nädala tagant ja on osalevatele peredele tasuta!

Uued pered on alati oodatud!

Info:

Leila McLaughlin 323-806-1458/ leilalennuk@yahoo.com

Helena Seli at helena.seli@rossier.usc.edu

Kavas:

9:45 - 10:00 - Saabumine

10:00 - 11:15 - Õppetund

11:15 - 11:30 - Vahetund

11:30 - 12:00 - Laulmine ja tantsimine

12:00 - Lõuna

Estonian School will be starting up its new school year on September 28 at 9:45 am. Estonian School classes usually take place every other week and are free for participating families!

New families are always welcome to join!

If you have questions, contact Leila McLaughlin at 323-806-1458, leilalennuk@yahoo.com, or Helena Seli at helena.seli@rossier.usc.edu.

Schedule:

9:45 - 10:00 am - Arriving

10:00 -11:15 am - Class

11:15 - 11:30 am - Recess

11:30 - 12:00 pm - Singing and dancing

12:00 pm - Lunch

Join us on September 21st, 2 PM for a book talk with Estonian comic artist and illustrator Joonas Sildre on his award-winning graphic novel Between Two Sounds, based on the life of world-famous Estonian composer Arvo Pärt! Presented in celebration of Pärt’s 90th birthday.

Sissepääs/Entrance: Tasuta/Free

Programmile järgneb kohvilaud ja suupisted.

Join us for coffee and snacks after the event

Between Two Sounds: Arvo Pärt’s Journey to His Musical Language follows the composer’s life from his birth in Estonia in 1935 through 1980, when the Soviets forced him to emigrate because of the nonconformist and religious nature of his music. Based on years of research and close collaboration with Arvo Pärt himself, Joonas Sildre paints an atmospheric portrait of a restless artist who does not shy away from confronting state control or his own internal contradictions. Out in English translation by Adam Cullen, the book is the recipient of major awards including the Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY) 2025 — Gold Medal in the Graphic Novel category, and IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award 2025 — Gold Medal in the Graphic Novel category.

Seenioride koosviibimine Eesti majas. Kavas septembri sünnipäevade tähistamine ja ühine lõunasöök.

Seniors’ Club at the Estonian House. We will be celebrating September birthdays and having lunch.

Täienduskooli, Eesti koguduse, segakoori ja kandleansambli Inglikeeled ühine Emadepäeva tähistamine Eesti Majas. Kavas täienduskooli laste, segakoori ja Inglikeelte esinemised ning täienduskooli ja koguduse liikmete päevakohased ettekanded. Järgneb kohvilaud.

A joint celebration of Mother’s Day hosted by the Estonian School, the Los Angeles Estonian congregation, the mixed choir and the kannel ensemble Inglikeeled at the Estonian House. Performances by the Estonian School students, the mixed choir, Inglikeeled and presentations by the Estonian School and members of the congregation. Snacks and coffee will be served after the event.