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EESTI ELU reedel, 8. oktoobril 2021 — Friday, October 8, 2021
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The return of Estonian Music Week: Everything you need to know for this year’s hybrid festival After many online concerts in the last 12 months, Estonian Music Week is ready to open its doors again for a chain reaction of music and culture from Estonia and Canada. This year, the festival is hy brid, which means you can watch the concerts and events virtually *for free*, or in-per son if you purchase one of the limited-availability tickets from estonianmusicweek.ca. Snap up these tickets quickly to secure what may be your first in-per son live music date in 18 months. That being said, if you can’t get tickets in time, you can still watch the show online on the Estonian Music Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Estonian MusicWeek) or YouTube chan nel (www.youtube.com/channel/ UCwBb2dRot2-4QX5Cbmc_ zDg). At all concerts, EMW is en suring COVID-19 protocol will be observed, with proof of double-vaccination required to enter and venues operating at 50% capacity. Masks must be worn except when eating or drinking. In an official statement, Artistic and Executive Director Sebastian Buccioni said, “Our mission [is to bring] talented Estonian artists to Canada to share the stage with Canadian artists on the same wavelength. Whether you’re an Eesti kul tuuri ekspert or couldn’t even place Estonia on the map, this one is for you!...We will be connecting audiences and bridging communities like never before.” All the bases are covered with the festival lineup this year. Is your soul longing for grooves and bluesy vocals? Then get tickets ($25 each) for night one, on Friday October 22nd at 6:00 PM (EDT), hosted by Erik Laar. Titled “New Voices in R&B”, Toronto-based indie artist Estyr and Estonian-Canadian alt-pop singer Kaili Kinnon will per form live on the Northern Birch Stage at the Paradise Theatre (1006c Bloor St W, Toronto). Shortly afterwards, classic soul vocalist Rita Ray will be livestreamed from Philly Joe’s Jazz Club in Tallinn for viewers to watch at the venue in Toronto or at home. Thematically, the music reaches into topics of gender identity, mental health, and sexuality. Are you looking for indie, electronic, or folk? Night two – at El Mocambo (464 Spadina Ave. #462, Toronto) on Saturday October 23rd at 5:00 PM (EDT) – will be right up your alley. Hosted by Kaili Kinnon, this comprehensive show (with tickets on sale for $35), is titled “Persevering Languages.” Throughout the night, four ensembles and
Duo Ruut at Viljandi Folk.
Photo: Henri Kristian-Kirsip
Tartu College is looking for a FINANCE OFFICER who enjoys working in a versatile environment to join our friendly, collaborative team! Our not-for-profit and charitable organizations (Tartu College, Eesti Elu/Estonian Life and Estonian Studies Centre) are constantly evolving, growing and expanding our reach through our many diverse programs. We are very involved with building our community and working with our young student residents. There are plenty of opportunities to learn and grow with our team, especially during these exciting times of change! This position requires someone with a professional approach, excellent organizational, planning and analytical skills, and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy, good judgement, initiative, and flexibility, ability to deal in an effective, tactful and cooperative manner with the general public, students and staff. The Financial Officer is directly responsible for the management of the financial records of the companies. This includes the day to day financial operations of Tartu College, Eesti Elu/Estonian Life and Estonian Studies Centre according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as required. Duties:
@vincentteetsov holding a copy of his book Pumpkin and Stretch.
a rtists will present their musical perspective on how languages and cultures have persevered through colonization, oppres sion, and globalization. Beatrice Deer, who is from Nunavik, and her band from Montréal will share Inuit folk tales, legends, and a narrative of searching for understanding and meaning within yourself, as articulated in the Inuindie genre she has developed. Turntable artist Erik Laar will whirl Estonia’s traditional music into a contemporary elec tronic context. The two friends who make up Duo Ruut will sing and play as one with their command of a single zither. Väike Hellero & Friends will bring us close to Estonian and Finno-Ugric folklore and tra ditional music. If you’re looking for daytime events, there’s lots for you to enjoy, too. On Saturday October 23rd at 12:00 PM, come down to Tartu College (310 Bloor St. W) for a fun afternoon of kids’ music and a story reading from author and musician Vincent Teetsov and his friend and drummer extraordinaire, Stefan Loebus. This concert will also be available online through the Estonian Music Week Facebook page and YouTube channel. On Sunday October 17th at 3:00 PM (EDT), prior to the start of the festival’s music, EMW and VEMU will co- present the virtual Canadian premiere of Erle Veber’s docu
mentary about Finno-Ugric people and the music of Veljo Tormis, titled Unustatud rah vaste jälgedes (“In the Steps of Forgotten Peoples”). Tune into VEMU’s YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/user/VE MUESC) for the screening, as well as “a d iscussion with con ductor Endrik Üksvärav and Finno-Ugrist Taisto Raudalai nen.” On Wednesday October 20th at 7:00 PM (EDT), in English, Anti Lillak of Eesti Rahva Muuseum (the Estonian Na tional Museum) will give us a tour of the museum’s exhibit Echo of the Urals, that explores the identity and lives of FinnoUgric nations. Access it on Zoom by entering the meeting ID number 828 1614 5163. For their generous support of these events, Estonian Music Week and VEMU would like to thank: partner Estonian Foun dation of Canada; sponsors Northern Birch Credit Union and Humphrey Miles Funeral Home; donors Koger Valuations Inc and John Teetsov; sup porters Artsvest, Toronto Arts Council, Integratsiooni Sihta sutus, Embassy of Estonia (Ottawa), and Eesti Kultuur kapital; consultants Music Estonia and Estonian Ministry of Culture. Mark your calendars and tell all of your friends and family, because you won’t want to miss any of this!
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• developing and implementing financial policies, systems and procedures • preparing financial statements, budgets, cash flows, and other financial analyses and management reports • managing and maintaining the financial system including Chart of Accounts, general ledger, journal entries, accounts receivable, accounts payable, deposits, reconciliations, posting and batching • managing the month-end and year-end process as well as preparing for the annual external audit process • managing the payroll process • assisting in grant project budgeting • determining and establishing office procedures and routines • filing and organizing records • perform other administrative duties as required. Education in accounting and client services and a minimum of 3 years experience in accounting and finance profession is preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office365 and proficient Excel skills is a plus. Other expectations for this position: • ability to problem-solve; • ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and timelines; • ability to work both independently and within a team; • experience in a leadership role; • excellent written and oral communication skills; • ability to communicate in Estonian is an advantage. This is an on-site, salaried position with benefits, in downtown Toronto. Applicant must be fully vaccinated. We offer competitive compensation with possibility to grow. Com pensation will depend on qualifications. We look forward to receiving your cover letter and resume to: careers@tartucollege.ca if this position interests you and you have all or most of the qualifications described. We will follow up with selected candidates to set up an intro call. Why work at Tartu College? Tartu College and associated entities have a very unique working model that supports higher education, promotes Estonian culture and preserves the history of Estonians abroad. We are a central communication channel for our Estonian community. We encourage curiosity, innovation and flexibility. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We promote responsibility, respect, honesty and professional excellence. The work ethic of our staff, volunteers, representatives and partners corresponds to the values and mission of the organization. www.tartucollege.ca www.vemu.ca www.eestielu.ca
