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Autumns appeal

For those of you that decided to wait until peak tourist season died down to visit Tallinn, it was worth the wait! Autumn is one of the best times to visit. The colours of the leaves are changing. The air is crisp. And as you wander through the streets of the Old Town of Tallinn, the smell of wood fire smoke wafts through the narrow passages. Step inside a caf to warm up with coffee or schnapps. Visit one of the citys many museums on a rainy day, like the newly opened Museum of Natural History. And take the time to savour some culinary delights in one of Tallinns many great restaurants. Why not take in a show at the Estonia theatre? Enjoy opera, theatre, and music all under one roof, right in the heart of the city centre.

The theme of design continues throughout the fall with the beginning of Tallinn Fashion Week in the last week of October. This year the event takes place in Kalamajas Telliskivi Cultural Hub. See Estonias top designers come together to show off their latest creations. Or peruse clothing and accessories at the pop-up shop that is open for the length of Fashion Week.

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Estonia has reformed its economy, built a lot of new buildings, roads, and businesses during the past two decades. Economic and political integ-ration with Europe has been a goal that has been more or less achieved through membership in the EU (including the Schengen zone and eurozone), NATO, and OECD.

In terms of social attitudes, the difference bet-ween Estonia and the European average has been

decreasing much more slowly. Estonia has the highest gender pay gap in the EU, and there are still signs of wide-spread racism and homopho-bia. The benefits and value of equality and diver-sity have not been explained well enough to the Estonian people by its politicians, many of whom

still have Soviet-era mindsets when it comes to minorities.

However, things have been slowly changing regardless. I recently discovered that a Japanese food store has opened in Kunderi street near my office and it made me think about how far Tallinn and the whole of Estonia has come in terms of the diversity of its people. This is backed up by the latest census data: there are now people from 192 different nationalities living in Estonia, up from 142 in 2000.Estonians have also become more tolerant towards gay and lesbian people, with roughly the same number supporting than oppo-sing registered partnerships for same-sex couples. These are small but significant signs that social attitudes have also started to change in Estonia, making it a better place to live for everyone.

Kari Ksper is the Director of Estonian Human Rights Centre and lecturer of European law at Tal-linn University of Technology, where he manages the "Diversity Enriches" project.

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PORTS B-Terminal, D-Terminal HOTELS Barons Hotel, Bern Hotel, Braavo Hotel, City Portus Hotel, My City Hotel,

Domina Ilmarine Hotel, Ecoland Hotel, Economi Hotel, Euroopa Hotel, Go Hotel Schnelli, Imperial Hotel, Kalev Spa Hotel, Kreutzwald Hotel Tallinn, L'Ermitage Hotel, Meriton

Grand Conference & Spa Hotel, Metropol Hotel, Nordic Forum Hotel, Old House Hostel, Old Town Maestro Hotel, Oru Hotel, Palace Hotel, Park Inn Central Tallinn, Radisson Blu Hotel Tallinn, Radisson Blu Hotel Olmpia, Reval Park

Hotel Tallinn, Savoy Hotel, Scandic St. Barbara Hotel, Sokos Hotel Viru, St. Olav Hotel, Susi Hotel, Swissotel, Thetorni

Hotel, Tallink Express Hotel, Tatari 53 Hotel, Telegraaf Hotel, lemiste Hotel, Vana Wiru Hotel, Viimsi Spa Hotel, Von Stackelberg Hotel Tallinn OTHER TV Tower, Hansabuss

Business Line, Swedish Embassy, Sadama Market, Stockmann Info, Tallinn Airport, Tallinn Tourist Information,

Citytour Buses, Hansabuss Airport, MerekeskusLootsi keskus RESTAURANTS Pirita Yacht Club, Arizona,

Beerhouse, Clazz, Molly Malones, O 'Malleys, Odessa Restaurant, Seven Seas Restaurant, Troika Restaurant, Turg

Restaurant, Waynes Coffee PRNU Astra Hotel, Legend Hotel, Prnu Visitor's Centre, Strand Hotel, Sanatorium Tervis, Tervise Paradiis, TRK Viiking, Koidulapark Hotel,

Prnu Airport TARTU Dorpat Hotel, London Hotel, Pallas Hotel, Tartu Visitor's Centre, Tartu Airport, Turu Linna City

Information Point WESTERN ESTONIA Prnu Yacht Club, Arensburg Boutique Hotel, Fra Mare Thalasso Spa, Haapsalu Tourist Information, Hiiumaa Tourist Information, Johan Spa

Hotel, Kuressaare Airport, Kuressaare Tourist Information, Promenaadi Hotel Haapsalu, Meri Spa Hotel, Rtli Spa Hotel EASTERN ESTONIA Jhvi Tourist Information,

Meresuu Spa, Narva Tourist Information, Rakvere Tourist Information, Saka Cliff Hotel & Spa, Toila Sanatorium, Vihula Manor, Villa Theresa, Sagadi Manor SWEDEN

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01 New opera seasonThe National Opera of Estonia began its 107th season in September. Their first performance was Charles Gounods Faust. This years program will also feature Sergei Prokofievs ballet Cinderella, as well as many more exciting performances in the winter and spring.

02 Saaremaa RallyThe last rally of the year will take place October 12-13 in Saaremaa. This rally is part of the Estonian Masters series and the northern European FIA NEZ Rally Cup race.

03 Piano virtuoso festivalThis already popular piano festival will take place again from October 26th November 11th in Tallinn.

The French piano virtu-oso Cdric Tiberghien, together with the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra will open the performance.

04 True rocknrollThe American band Rival Sons, a true blues rock band that have been compared to Led Zeppelin and The Doors, will play a very lively concert on October 9th at the Rock Caf in Tallinn.

05 Chick Corea TrioThe 18-Grammy award winning American jazz pianist Chick Corea will perform in Tallinn on November 14th at the Nokia Concert Hall. This truly outstanding trio includes top pianist Christian McBride and drummer Brian Blade.

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Last autumns EURO Cup qualifier sho-wed the great spirit of the Estonian team, despite their loss and this year we will watch them compete again in the FIFA World Cup qualifying match.

Estonia falls into the same group as Hungary, Turkey, Romania, Andorra, and Holland, who find themselves leading in

this group. Estonia already played Roma-nia this autumn and lost 2:0. About 8000 football fans viewed the match.

In October, Estonia plays Hungary. They have already beat Hungary once in an earlier match.

Tickets can be purchased on-line from Piletilevi for 11-13. The match starts at 21.30 on October 12th at the A. Le Coq Stadium (Asula 4c, Tallinn).

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Freedom SquareThe Freedom Square (Vabaduse vljak) is a blend of everything from the medie-val period to the 20th century. Go under-ground and discover probably the most unique parking garage built around the old wall. From the square you have a stunning view of the fortifications and bastions. It is dominated however, by the controversial Freedom Monument, controversial not because of its existence, but because of its design. Further up the hill, the impressive Kiek in de Kk tower can also be seen. Tallinn Old Town Map Code: J1

Tall Hermann TowerThe medieval 46-meter high Tall Hermann tower (Pikk Hermann) is the symbol of Estonia. The blue-black-white tricolour is hoisted every day at sunrise and lowered at dusk. The flag represents the ruler of the country. The tower and the impressive Toompea Castle can best been seen from Falgi street.Tallinn Map Code: B1

Fortification Dams and Towers The area between the railroad and the Old Town is made up of a green belt. From the Shnelli Pond, once part of the fortification, the palaces at the Domehill (Toompea) or the upper part of the Old Town can be seen. It was once the home of the German-Baltic noblility. If you want some exercise, climb the Patkull stairs for a wonderful view of the city wall from above.Tallinn Map Code: A-B 1

The Tower Square The Tower square (Tornide vljak) is actu-ally a lush park running along the most impressive part of the entire city wall. The towers have peculiar low-German names with gates leading into the labyrinths of the Old Town.Tallinn Map Code: A2

Fat MargaretaFat Margaret (Paks Margareta) is the most important fortification tower in Tallinn. She was built in the early 1500s. The dia-meter of the tower is 25 meters and the walls are up to 6.5 meters thick! She was constructed to protect Tallinn from int-ruders from the sea. Fat Margaret is often the main entrance gate and first encounter for visitors to the Old Town in Tallinn, if arriving by sea.Tallinn Map Code: A2

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Day 1 in TallinnTake a walk through Tallinns Old Town, and up the hill to Toompea. Toompea, located on the upper part of the Old Town has great views over the city and the Gulf of Finland. In the lower part of the centre, wander through narrow streets and get a true feeling for this medie-val northern town.

Shopping: For some unique souvenirs, visit Oma Asi (Saiakang 4, Tallinn Old Town Map Code H2). Here youll find distinctive handicrafts including knitwear and jewellery. Nu Nordik (Vabaduse vljak 8, Tallinn Old Town Map Code J1) has modern Estonian designs, including clothing, jewellery and home dcor items. A. Galerii (Hobusepea 2, Tallinn Old Town Map Code G2) features mostly modern Estonian jewellery.

Church: Visit the Aleksander Nevsky Cathedral (Lossi plats, Tallinn Map Code B1). Built between 1894-1900, this Orthodox cathedral was part of the Russification of the Baltic provinces in the last quarter of the 19th century.

Lunch: Enjoy a quick medieval lunch at the Town Hall (Reakoja plats 1, Tallinn Old Town Map Code H1). Elk soup and traditional ale are served in earthenware bowls and cups. Stuffed pastries (pirukad) are baked throughout the day, and are worth the wait, should they run out. Too nice to sit inside? As the weather warms up, patios pop up all over the Town Hall Square, a great place to people-watch.

Museum: The Estonian History Museum in the Great Guild Hall (Pikk 17, Tallinn Old Town Map Code G2) was recently renovated in 2011. This museum has wonderful exhibits to help you get acquainted with Estonias past. Free entry on the last Thursday of every month.

Dinner: Get a taste of the Russian side of Estonia with a meal at Troika (Raekoja plats 15, Tallinn Old Town Map Code H1). Try a selection of Russian dumplings (pelmeenid), roasted eel, or bear meat stew. Then wash it all down with a shot of vodka.

Day 2 in Tallinn:Take a walk, or rather hop on the City Tour bus to see greater Tallinn. Get off at Kadriorg Park (Tallinn Map Code A4), and enjoy a stroll through the gardens. Or stay on the bus and visit

the ruins of the Pirita Convent (Merivlja tee 18).

Museum: Visit the KUMU Art Museum (Weizenbergi 34 / Valge 1 Tallinn Map Code B4) in Kadriorg. Admire Estonian art from the begin-ning of the 18th century to present. The gallery also has a caf with a nice view over the park.

Lunch: Get a taste for modern inspired Estonian and Russian food at Kohvik Moon (Vrgu 3, Tallinn Map Code A2). Try the Siberian dump-lings in mushroom stock, or the herring. Bookings recommended.

Church: Experience another great view over the city from the tower of the Oleviste Church (Lai 50, Tallinn Old Town Map Code F2). Once the tallest structure in Northern Europe, this church was dedicated to the 11th century Norwegian King Olaf II. During the Soviet period, it worked as a surveillance centre for the KGB.

Dinner: Restaurant (Mere pst 6E, Tallinn Map Code B2) serves modern Estonian food, using fine local ingredients and experimenting with traditional flavours. Try the six-course degustation menu to get a taste of what modern Estonian cuisine is all about.

Evening Entertainment: Take in a performance at the Estonian National Opera and the Estonia Concert Hall (Estonia pst 4, Tallinn Map Code B2). Enjoy opera, ballet, or a concert in this theatre founded at the beginning of the 20th century. For tickets and information: www.opera.ee; www.concert.ee

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Day Trip from Tallinn:RAKVERE: is located close to Lahemaa National Park, a favourite place for hiking in the summer. About 100km east of Tallinn, Rakvere is the fifth largest city in Estonia.

Rakvere Castle Ruins: This is the citys main attraction. Located on the hill just outside of the city centre, the ruins of this medieval castle will entertain both adults and children. There are informative displays on the castles history, as well as weapons history. Try your hand at shooting a bow and arrow, or take a tour of the torture chamber.

Town Hall Square: Built in 2004, this is probably Estonias most modern town hall square.

Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity: (Pikk 19, Rakvere) A medieval church built in the 17th century with a strangely tall and slim spire.

Rakvere Town Citizens Home Museum: (Pikk 50) Get a feel for life in Estonia at the end of the 19th century. This museum showcases how people lived in Rakvere at the time.

Dining: Try the Art Caf (Lai 13), for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It has a cosy, yet modern interior. Taste their selection of savoury pancakes.

Not sure what to do while youre in Estonia? Too much to see, too little time? The Baltic Guide is here to help. Weve put together a few suggestions for you.

Estonia: Quick Trips

1 Day in Tartu:From Tallinn, about 180km southeast, is the university town of Tartu. Daily connections by train or bus from Tallinn are con-venient and inexpensive. (For more information, timetables and ticket prices visit: www.bussireisid.ee; www.edel.ee) Visitor information: www.visittartu.comSee page 20 for Tartu city map.

Take a walk through Tartus Old Town. Visit the Town Hall Square to see good examples of neoclassical and late-baro-que architecture. The fountain in the middle of the square in front of the Town Hall features a young couple kissing under an umbrella in the rain. About a block from the square is the main building for Tartu University (likooli tnv 18, Tartu). A little further on are the Botanical Gardens (Lai 40, Tartu) that have an impressive collection of over 6500 plant species, many of which are housed in a giant greenhouse.

Museum: Visit the Estonian National Museum (Kuperjanovi 9, Tartu). This museum displays temporary and permanent exhibits about Estonian history and culture. It is a wonderful place to become acquainted with Estonian customs and life in Estonia. Or, for something a little different, visit the Toy Museum (Lutsu 8, Tartu). Fun for both children and adults, this museum showcases everything from traditional Finno-Ugric toys, to nostalgic toys from the Soviet era.

Lunch: Enjoy a quiet lunch at the Eduard Wilde Caf (Vallikraavi 4, Tartu). This restaurant has a large patio open in the summertime. Their long menu has everything from curries to schnitzels, Caesar salad to crispy pork salad.

Church: Founded in 1330, the Jaani Church (Jaani 5, Tartu) has been rebuilt many times. Despite being ruined by Soviet bom-bing in 1944, its restoration reflects the original structure. Enjoy 15 minutes of music every Tuesday and Friday at 12.15pm.

Dinner: Built in a former gunpowder cellar, the Pssirohukelder (Lossi 28, Tartu) is a unique place to come for good hearty food. Popular among students, this pub often features live music.

Evening entertainment: Enjoy everything from ballet, opera, musicals, and childrens plays at the Tartu Vanemuine Theatre (Vanemuise 6, Tartu). For more information and tickets visit www.vanemuine.ee)

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T H E B A L T I C G U I D E O C T O B E R 2 0 1 210 october events

Soviet Estonian FashionThe KUMU Art Museum is cur-rently displaying an exhibition on fashion in Soviet Estonia during the 1950s and 1960s with Wes-tern fashion from the same period on display to compare. Estonia was cut off from the West in the

1950s. The 1960s were somewhat more liberal, with outside influen-ces, especially from Finland. The Tallinn Fashion House inspired women from all over the Soviet Union and became the most popular of its kind.

Tallinn International

Horse Show 2012The Tallinn International Horse Show (FEI World Cup Event) is an international show jumping com-petition that has already become a tradition in Tallinn. This year the show celebrates its 10th anni-versary. During the three days, follow the performance of domes-

tic and foreign entertainers and the efforts of the best European riders and horses competing for top honours.

Saku Suurhall, Tallinn, Octo-ber 5-7www.tallinnhorseshow.ee

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German Film Festival

Enjoy contemporary and first class German films at the German Film Festival, arranged in coope-ration with the Goethe Institut and the Tallinn PFF Black Nights Film Festival.

Films will be shown in Tallinn at the Sprus Cinema, October 5-16 and at the Tartu Athena Cent-re, October 7-13.

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The Estonian music group Hor-tus Musicus celebrates 40 years of world-renowned success with a series of concerts in Tallinn. Andres Mustonen, who is still leading the group and specialising in early music from the 8th -15th century founded Hortus Musicus.

The repertoire includes Gregori-an chant, medieval hymns, motets and renaissance music. Constant renewal is on the agenda, howe-ver the identity of Hortus Musi-cus is clearly recognisable. Over 35 recordings have been made. In recent years contemporary Esto-

Hortus Musicus 40Hortus Musicus 40nian composers, such as Arvo Prt, have been added. Tallinn, October 6, 13, 20 and 27.Tickets and information: www.concert.ee

The concert by the City of Bir-mingham Symphony Orchestra will be the highlight of the Tallinn concert season this fall. Latvian Andris Nlesons, one of the most sought after young conductors

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on the international scene will lead the orchestra, which will be devoted to Johannes Brahms, Vio-lin Concerto in D-major op. 77 and Symphony no 4 in e-minor op. 98.

Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn Old Town Map Code J3October 16Tickets and information: www.concert.ee

If you still haven't seen the world famous classic cabaret, this is your chance to see it in Tallinn. This year the largest Estonian theatre, Vanemuine in Tartu, will house the production. Cabaret has been hugely success-ful all over the world, thanks to its enthralling music and fantastic

Cabaret!show, combined with a serious theme that always touches and moves the audience.Cabaret is sung in Estonian with English and Finnish subtitles.

Nokia Concert Hall, Tallinn, October 28.http://www.vanemuine.ee

Feel like a kid again and indul-ge in a fantasy world with your kids or grand children at the Saku Suurhall. The Saku Suurhall will be filled with bears of all sizes and generations. Enjoy workshops, performances, and music. A true family event!

Saku Suurhall, Tallinn, October 27-28 www.artplanet.eu

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T H E B A L T I C G U I D E O C T O B E R 2 0 1 2 11sightseeing

Hop on and hop off the City Tour bus at many of Tallinn's top sights.

Tallinn by foot, bus, and bicycle

Guided tours that will appeal to every interest

Tallinn CardIf you're looking to take part in some of Tallinn's tours, it may be worthwhile investing in a Tallinn Card. This card allows you to gain free access to City Tour buses, the old town walking tour, the bus and walking tour, the Bicycle welcome tour, and others. Up to 50% discounts are also available on other trips and savings can be made at attractions round the city. It can be purchased in most hotels, travel agents and tourist information centres as well as the ferry, bus and train sta-tions, and the airport. It costs 12 for 6 hours, 24 for 24h, 32 for 48h and 40 for 72. Visit www.tourism.tallinn.ee for more details

Citytour+372 627 9080/53429964. info@citytour.ee www.citytour.ee

City Sightseeing +3726558328 info@citysightseeing.ee www.citysightseeing.ee

Reisiekspert. + 372 6 108 616. incoming@reisiekspert.ee www.reisiekspert.ee

Tallinn Traveller +372 5837 4800.tallinn@traveller.ee. http://www.traveller.ee/

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With the summer season coming to an end, many companies are still going strong, offering infor-mative and economical trips well into the winter months.

There are a number of bus operators that offer guided tours

of the city. City Tour operates buses with audio commentaries in 10 different languages and pro-vides a hop on, hop off service to enjoy sights outside the city cent-re. In October they run two buses

per day on their three routes and tickets can be purchased on board that will cover you over one, two or three days starting at 16.

City Sightseeing offers a sun-shine friendly open top bus for touring the city with 5 buses a day. The 50 minute journey with com-mentary in 8 languages, stops at all

the important sights, costing 15.Reisiekspert provides a two

and a half hour combined bus and walking tour with commentary in English and Finnish. Guides take you through the Old Town,

Kadriorg and the Song Festival Grounds, with three buses picking up passengers at all of Tallinns

major hotels. Tickets cost 20. They also offer an art trip which takes in Kadriorg and the fantastic KUMU Art Museum with tickets at just 26.

But for those not looking for a

bus tour, other options are available. Tallinn Traveller offers some funky options. These include the two-hour Tallinn free tour, starting at 12:00 daily from the Tallinn tourist information centre, no booking needed. Local students share their knowledge while getting a bit of extra money through tips. Private bookings can also be made, with a trip for four at any time costing just 10 per head. Tours can be conducted in 6 different languages. Bookings can be made through the website.

Tallinn Traveller offers a num-ber of other trips starting at their information centre on Vana-Posti. A scary ghost tour takes place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur-days at 21:00. This two hour inves-tigation of Tallinn's paranormal costs just 13. Seasoned drinkers may find the Tallinn Pub-crawl worth a look. For 16 you can sample a number of bars, 6 shots, a beer or cider, and the partying advice of a local. They'll also get you into the club for free!

If you would prefer to use a little bit of pedal power, then the funky bike tour could be for you. The tour takes you to the tren-dy Kalamaja district and Patarei Prison places that the average tourist doesn't get to see. The tour sets out at 12:00 and costs just 13 for three and a half hours. These other trips can also be booked privately.

Another company that specia-lises in cycling tours is Citybike, who have 10 years of experience, 180 bikes and all the accessories you need at their office at Uus 13. At 11.00 everyday there is a two and a half hour introductory bike tour of Tallinn in English, which takes place if even just one person turns up! The cost is just 16 per person (including all the essenti-als). Bookings should be made 1 hour before departure.

Citybike also runs a number of other interesting tours such as trips to Lahemaa National Park; a mammoth 8 hour ride that starts at 9.00 for just 49, and in sum-mer there is the Soviet Bike tour for those interested in the ESSR.

They also have a walking tour that takes in entry to one of Tallinn's more interesting sites: the bastion tunnels. This three-hour tour takes place everyday (though Mondays the tunnels are closed) starting at 14.00. The cost is 16 (or 10.25 if you don't want to go underground) and must be booked by 11.00 on the same day. A minimum number of two par-ticipants are required.

Citybike are also willing to take private bookings, starting at a time the client wants, for just 25 and can provide tours in Finnish, German, Spanish, or Russian as well as English. Just contact them by email if interested.

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LocationMuseum of Natural History(Eesti Loodusmuuseum), Lai 29A. Tallinn Old Town Map Code F2Open WSu 1017http://www.loodusmuuseum.ee

More flights on hiatusThe low-cost carrier Ryanair has con-firmed that more flights to Tallinn will be on a winter break this year. London, Oslo, and Milan connections will remain open, but flights to Barcelona, Bremen, Dublin, Dsseldorf, and Stockholm will finish service in late October and early November. According to Ryanair's sales marketing executive for the Nordic and Baltic region Elina Hakkarainen, the cuts are related to rising oil prices, making it more difficult for the carrier to offer low-cost flights.

Latvian PM voices support for Baltic airline mergerAlthough there has been no serious discussion of a merger between AirBaltic and Estonian Air, the Latvian prime minister and transport minister have voiced their support for a united Baltic carrier. Both of the airlines have been hit hard by increasing fuel prices. AirBaltic suffered losses of 120.1 million euros in 2011 and it is thought that it will be very difficult to find investors for a united carrier.

Supermarket sets age limit for buying energy drinksAs of September, the supermarket chain Rimi in Estonia has set an age limit of 16 for buying energy drinks. Other supermarket chains, Selver, Prisma, and Maxima in Estonia said that they would not follow this example. This new restriction has been put in place to promote healthy living among young people, and while there is not enough data on the negative side effects to set a national restriction, frequent consump-tion of energy drinks has been linked to increased headaches, fainting, and heart palpitations.

Luxury apartments in former KGB headquartersThe first of the 40 planned luxury apartments on Pagari street in Tallinns Old Town is now ready for viewing. The building was first used in the 1920s to house government departments and was then taken over by the NKVD. This building became associated with inten-se interrogation and a possible ticket to Siberia. Ex-KGB headquarters in other former Soviet states have been opened as museums. The building is currently owned by the Singaporean company Tolaram Grupp and the project has been considered by some to be controversial.

Price hike for domestic ferriesStarting in February, the Economic Affairs Ministry is considering raising ferry ticket prices by 25%. The proposed price increase is as follows: a full fare to Saaremaa will be 3 and 8 with car. To Hiiumaa, passengers can expect to pay 3.50 full fare and 9 with car. 2007 was the last year when ticket prices were raised.

October News

A wild museum

The Estonian Museum of Natural History reopened in mid-September

after completed renovations.

TEXT JUKKA ARPONEN, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV

The Museum of Natural Histo-ry is situated on Lai street in the heart of the Old Town. One could refer to this street as the museum street; here you can also find the History Museums Great Guild Hall, the Doll Museum, the Health Museum, and the Design Museum.

The Nature Museum is not very big, but the exhibits take up three floors. On the lower level,

familiarise yourself with Estonian fish. This exhibit changes regu-larly.

The permanent exhibits are found in the rooms of the upper floors, where there are many ani-mals on display. Foreign animals are on display in one room, and the other rooms display Estonian fauna in various environments. Forest dwelling animals include moose, wild boar, bear and so on. Birds mainly live in the mar-

There are many animals of display at the museum.

shes, and fish in bodies of water. In the display cases you will also find insects. Not all of the animals have been stuffed, there are live fish swimming in aquariums to observe as well.

The entire museum is nice and compact. There is plenty learn and you can really get up close to the animals to get a good look. The size of some animals may surpri-se you, like the wild boar or the emperor penguin. The abundance

of the species is also surprising, especially when they are together in one room.

A virtual sea of maritime discoveries

If you havent visited The Seaplane Harbour yet, here are just some of the things youve been missing.

TEXT TOOMAS KBIN, PHOTO ANDREI CHERTKOV

Have you ever seen the hull of a real submarine from below? Or better still, crawled through the narrow living and working quar-ters of a fully refurbished sub from the 1930s? The submarine Lembit was one of two Estonian subma-rines built in the UK in the mid 1930s.

Another sight is an authentic replica of the Short Admiralty Type 184 seaplane, a British two-seat reconnaissance, bombing, and torpedo carrying folding-wing seaplane used in the Esto-nian war of Independence in the early 1920s and later for the postal service.

Wandering through the muse-um you hear the constant sound of artillery coming from the huge costal artillery gun batteries, which formed Peter the Greats Naval Fortress from 1916-1917 across the Gulf of Finland from Estonia to Finland. Next to the batteries, get up close to real tanks and armoured vehicles from WWII.

At first glance one might won-der why there are so many small rowing boats, as if you hadnt seen enough of them already. But according to our guide, these hardly seaworthy vessels carried thousands of Estonians trying to escape to the West from the occu-pying Soviet forces in 1944.

In the harbour area of the museum, see a real icebreaker, the steam engine Suur-Tll. It was retired a long time ago, but it is nevertheless interesting to wan-der through its narrow corridors.

The museum is located in the former seaplane hangars built during WWI by the Russian tsar. The construction is architectural-ly unique since it was the largest armoured concrete ceiling in the world at the time of construction. Still today, the dome shaped cei-ling is impressive.

The best way to learn about the exhibition is with a professional guide. The Seaplane Museum is

LocationSeaplane Harbour, Kti 17 / Vesilennuki 6, TallinnGetting there:On foot: From the Viru Centre along Merepuiestee to Linnahall, and then along the Cultural Kilometre.By tram: No. 1 or 2 from the city centre to the stop of Linnahall. From there, by foot along the Cultural Kilometre trail.By bus: Bus No. 3 from the Hobujaama station to the stop of Linnahall. From there, by foot along the Cultural Kilometre trail.By car by the Merepuiestee and Suur-Patarei. Free parking is available next to the museum. www.lennusadam.eu

This building had the largest armoured concrete ceiling at the time of construction.

Airplanes and boats hang from the ceiling of the museum.

very interactive and invites visi-tors to participate and explore.

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Individual quality

The Freywille shop in Tallinn brings international style to Estonias jewellery

market.TEXT JUKKA ARPONEN, PHOTO ANDREI CHERTKOV

The start of Prnu mnt is slowly becoming Tallinns high fashion area. The latest addition to this strip is Freywille, which sells jewel-lery, silk products, and other valu-able items. In the same area you will find Burberry, Armani, and Gant.

Freywille is an Austrian com-pany, which at the moment has 90 shops around the world. The most notable and unique items that Freywille sells are their gold and enamel jewellery. You can find colourful bracelets, earrings, cuf-flinks, belts, watches, and more. As soon as you walk in the shop, the bright colours and unique designs immediately catch your attention.

Colourful silk shawls hang from the walls of the store. Shawls cost around 65 and you can buy some jewellery to match. There is a large selection, of which some

pieces are gold and some are gold plated. Men can get a silk tie for about 150. You certainly find value for money, especially when you take into consideration the luxury and individual quality of the items.

Tallinn Fashion WeekAt-a-glance:When? October 22-27, 2012Where? Telliskivi Cultural Hub (Telliskivi Loomelinnak), TallinnMore info? http://www.estonianfashion.euhttps://www.facebook.com/tallinn-fashionweekTallinn Fashion Week will take place for the 6th year in a row. This time the event will be held at the Telliskivi Cultural Hub (Telliskivi Loomelinnak) in the eclectic neighbourhood of Kalamaja. Newly renovated for this fall, the F and B buildings (F-Hoone, B-Hoone) of the centre will house the various events throughout the course of the week. The F-hoone (small hall) has about 200 seats and the main hall or B-Hoone, 600 seats. Starting on October 22, a pop-up shop of top Estonian designers showcasing their fall and winter collections will open in F-Hoone. In addition to this great space, the F-Hoone caf will house events, as well as the nearby Boheem, and Kukeke cafs.THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2518.00 Absoluts grantee Liina-Mai Pa small hall19.00 Ingrid Paats, Diana Denissova main hall20.00 Triinu Pungits small hall21.00 Vera Lustina, Piret Ilves main hallFRIDAY, OCTOBER 2618.00 Vilve Unt small hall19.00 Kaubamaja main hall20.00 Thea Pilvet small hall21.00 Katrin Kuldma, Oksana Tandit main hall SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2717.00 Marimo Fashion, Eva Anders, Marija Posa main hall 18.00 Kirill Safonov small hall19.00 Antonio, Tiina Talumees main hall 20.00 Liisi Eesmaa small hall21.00 Aldo Jrvsoo, Britt Samoson main hall Tallinn Fashion Week brings together top Estonian designers.

Spa bliss Pamper yourself in the heart of Tallinn.

TEXT KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV

The Baltic Guide loves Babor Spa. At the beginning of the year we visited this central Tallinn luxury spa to try a few treatments. Since then, Babor Spa has added some new procedures to their already fabulous list of services. Why not try a Luxurious Rose Spa Manicu-

re (33) or pedicure (59). In addi-tion to a classic manicure or pedi-cure, hands and feet are soaked in fragrant rose petal water and coated in paraffin wax that leaves the skin feeling smooth and silky.

If you have a bit more time to spend at the spa, then the new Asian Rejuvenating Package (179) is a good choice. This three-

hour treatment includes an herbal bath, body treatment with Thai massage, facial, and salt cham-ber therapy, with tea and snacks included.

The Baltic Guide decided to try the Beleza do Brazil Wellness Treatment (99). As with all of the treatments at Babor Spa, upon entering you leave the stress of the outside world behind. Slippers and a robe are immediately offe-red to you and you can enjoy a cup

LocationBabor SpaNarva mnt 5, Tallinn Map Code B2www.baborspa.ee

of tea in a lounge chair while wai-ting for your treatment to begin.

A welcoming ritual of a warm towel wrap for your feet starts the treatment. After, a fine mist of scented mineral water is sprayed over your body. This mist is sprayed between each of the steps of treatment as well. Your body is then scrubbed and the massage begins with citrus scented oil. The treatment finished with a short facial. I left feeling energised yet

relaxed and the smell of the citrus scented oil used in the massage lingered on my skin.

The Babor Spa offers many great treatments and packages. Arrange a spa day with your fri-ends, with lunch and sauna inclu-ded.

The Beleza do Brazil Wellness Treatment is both energising and relaxing.

LocationFreywille, Prnu mnt 12, Tallinn Old Town Map Code I2.http://www.frey-wille.com

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Map Code A2.

restaurants KompottKompott has moved from its Narva mnt location (across the street from Tallinn University) to a cosy space in the Old Town. Its interior is decorated with retro furniture, giving it a very homey feel. The menu offers simple and filling daily specials, along with a regular menu including Estonian home-style favourites.

Pikk 30, Tallinn Old Town Map Code G2www.kompott.ee

KukekeThis caf/restaurant is one of the newer additions to the area know as Kalamaja. Built into an old railway depot from the 1800s, the extensive renovations have still left a rustic look to the restaurant. The menu has light snacks as well as bigger meals, and focuses on using fresh and local ingredients.

Telliskivi 57, Tallinn Map Code A1www.kukeke.ee

New traditions

russian

LocationMust LammasSauna 2, Tallinn Old Town Map Code I2

TEXT JUKKA ARPONEN, PHOTOS NEVSKIJ

Nevskij is one of Tallinns more traditional restaurants. The St. Petersbourg Hotel restaurant once fell into the category of one of Tallinns more expensive res-taurants, but thats changed now. There is a new menu and the pri-ces are more reasonable. Before, a plate of caviar with blinis would have set you back 205! The food is still gourmet and the design of the restaurant still luxurious. The man behind the new menu is chef

Russian cuisine at a reasonable price without sacrificing style.

Heimar Kuuskler, who has experi-ence working in some of Tallinn's finest restaurants.

We tried the food at Nevskij on a quiet night. Between three peop-le we shared, a zakuski platter for two (17) and a goats cheese salad (9), as well a large plate of pickles with sour cream and honey. As a main course, we ordered the cra-bmeat patties with tartar sauce, pheasant with mushroom sauce and vanilla mashed potatoes, and the steamed pike perch.

At the beginning of the meal we tasted an amuse bouche of her-ring. It certainly whets the appeti-te! The zakuski platter had a little

LocationRestaurant Nevskij, Hotel St. Petersbourg, Rataskaevu 7. Tallinn Old Town Map Code H1http://www.hotelstpetersbourg.com/nevskij-restaurant.html

bit everything, more herring and pickles, as well as salmon, caviar, mushrooms, pate, and sauerkraut. The salad was big, with an abun-dant portion of goats cheese. The main courses were well seasoned, well cooked, and well portioned.

The black sheep

Caucasian cuisine in the heart of Tallinns Old Town.

TEXT MIKKO SAVIKKO, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV

Tucked away on the tiny street called Sauna, is the restaurant Must Lammas (or black sheep). If you want to try Georgian cuisi-ne, then there are many traditional dishes to choose from as appeti-sers. Most of them are vegetari-an dishes, and there is sure to be something for every taste.

At the beginning of the meal,

freshly toasted bread was brought to the table with some garlic fla-voured cream cheese. But be care-ful, this generous serving is easy to fill up on!

Many of the main courses are meat-based, but for a vegetarian main course you can try the stuf-fed red pepper with cheese sauce. It also came with some roasted garlic on the side. The portion is filling and costs 9,20.

We tried the khorovats, or lamb cutlets (19,90). The ten-der pieces of lamb were grilled to

perfection. The portion of 4 chops seemed quite large, yet it was just the right amount (if you didnt fill up too much on the bread at the beginning of the meal). This dish was certainly good value for

money; the portion was large and could have been enough for two people to share with appetisers.

The house wine is the Grand Noir Cabernet Shiraz, and a bottle costs 21,90.

The biggest change from the pre-vious restaurant would have to be the price, because the quality hasnt suffered at all. The main courses we tried were priced bet-ween 15-18.

The interior of Nevskij is stylish and elegant.

Every month the Must Lam-mas restaurant offers a three-course menu for 9.

Portions are generous at Must Lammas.

georgian

T H E B A L T I C G U I D E O C T O B E R 2 0 1 2 15restaurants KamahouseLocated a little ways along Kopli in the Kalamaja district, this caf is part of a multi-business environment. Within the same complex , you will find a law office, art gallery, and studio. The caf has a bohemian feel to it, with a mish-mash of large office tables and rolling chairs used as seating. The menu has a little bit of everything, from porridge to burgers.

Kopli 25, Tallinn www.kamahouse.net

Must PuudelWhile it might be a bit chilly to enjoy the outdoor courtyard patio, the inside is just as comfy. This funky caf is decorated with Soviet era retro furniture. Enjoy a light meal, cake and coffee, or a drink or two in the evening. On weekends there is often a DJ.

Mrivahe 20, Tallinn Old Town Map Code I2Facebook: Kohvik Must Puudel

We wanted an alternative to formal dining

Clayhills owner Martin Murray talks about the gastropub and its success in Tallinn.

LocationClayhills Pikk 13, Tallinn Old Town Map Code H1. www.clayhills.ee

Satisfying the munchiesWith a drinking culture such as Tallinn's, it's necessary that

there should also be a late food culture to match it.

TEXT KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTO KATRIN NMKLA

Clayhills is the first gastropub to open in the Baltics. While the idea is nothing new in the West, Tal-linn has been enjoying good food and good drink in a cosy, relaxed atmosphere since 2010. Martin explains, I was aware that gastro-pubs had become very popular in the UK, Ireland and the US, and were spreading across Europe as an alternative to more formal dining. The success of gastropubs, especially in the UK has led such international chefs as Gordon Ramsey to open three of his own in London.

But what is a gastropub exactly? This type of restaurant boasts good quality food using local ingredients, but you wont

find anything elaborately stacked or covered in foam. In the best rules of gastropubs, our menu is written on a giant blackboard and our dishes range from tapas to fish, poultry and steaks, and under the guidance of our exe-cutive chef Argo Ots, our menu changes frequently according to the season, though such all-time customers favourites as hand-made pork and apple sausages and Clayhills gourmet burger are always on the menu.

The building itself has an interesting history. The name Clayhills is that of Thomas Clayhill from Scotland, who's family opened a merchant store here in 1729. In this medieval buil-ding many of the original featu-res are preserved, like the ceiling

beams and the stone staircase that leads up to the dining room on the second floor.

But thats not all. In addition to great food, local and international beer and wine, Clayhills also has live music on the weekends. You can hear anything from Latin to jazz, starting at 22.00 on Fridays and Saturdays. We have more relaxed music on Thursdays and Sundays while clients eat and drink and on Friday and Satur-days, it begins after dinner, and lasts until the early hours of the morning. And if youre a sports fan, you can see all the major events on big screen in the pub.

TEXT MARK BENN, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV

We've all been there; a quick drink has turned into a full eve-ning of drinking, socialising, and dancing. And after a few hours, it's 3am and our stomach is reminding us that we really can't live on beer alone. Thankfully, Tallinn has a number of estab-lishments where we can cure our hunger and make sure we're ready for the day ahead.

Hessburger and McDonalds are a common destination, offe-

ring the well-established burger, fries, and litre of fizzy drink well known around the world. But Tal-linn has a number of outlets that should be tried, especially for the more adventurous after drinking eater.

On my first day in Tallinn, Sgiplats, on the corner of Parnu mnt and Estonia pst, was pointed out to me as the place to go after a night out. While this 24-hour kiosk with a wide range of bur-gers, fries and other fast food staples hasn't tempted me yet, its

large queues show that it's popu-lar with locals and tourists alike.

Just behind Sgiplats, on Tatari, is Loca, A Latin-themed fast food bar which is well noted for it's pizza selection and hookah water pipes! The prices are pret-ty reasonable and the premises pretty upmarket for somewhere that stays open all night long at the weekends.

If youre a fan of your Doner Kebab (and who isn't?), then you could do a lot worse than the Istanbul Caf. Authentically

Turkish, this place serves some brilliant pitas and can prove the perfect end to a late night out.

But for those happy to esca-pe the city centre in the name of food, then one place stands out. If you go south to Tatari 64, then you will come to Tommi Grill, an institution in this city. Whether it's burger, kebab, pizza or even just a salad or a soup, Tommi Grill can cook up something that satis-fies all your needs, provide you with one last drink, and all at a reasonable price.

LocationSgiplats (24h)Tatari 1, Tallinn Map Code B2www.soogiplats.ee

Loca (Su-Th 11-11:30, F-Sa 11-07)Tatari 1, Tallinn Map Code B2www.loca.ee

Istanbul Caf (10-24, F-Sa10-06, Su 12- 24)Estonia pst. 7, Tallinn Map Code B2

Tommi Grill (M-F 10-07, Sa-Su 12-07)Tatari 64, Tallinn Map Code B2Tommi Grill Metro (Th-Sa 10-02, Su-W 10-24) Viru Vljak 2, Tallinn Map Code B2http://www.tommigrill.ee

Choose from a great selection of local and imported beers.

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2013 has been declared the year for wellness tourism in Estonia.

HEALING MUD

TEXT JEVGENIA GORSKI, KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTOS

SPA ESTONIA

Did you know that tourists have been coming to visit Estonian spas for years, especially for the healing mud? The popularity of Estonian spas continues to grow each year, especially among visi-tors. In fact, about of spa guests in 2010 were foreigners.

In every Estonian spa hotel you will most likely find saunas, swimming facilities, as well as a long list of spa treatments basi-cally everything you need for a

relaxing getaway. Since 2008, a classification system for Estoni-an Medical Spas has been put in place to ensure standardised qua-lity, and indicate the hotel type. For example some spa hotels offer only relaxation treatments, but some offer medical treatments as well. Medical spa treatment packages can include a doctor's consultation and therapeutic tre-atments as well.

To increase the competiveness of spa and wellness tourism in Estonia, in 2011 a project was set in motion to integrate wellness

centres, sanatoriums, and spa resorts across the country.

This integration process develops the products and servi-ces of wellness tourism, impro-ves the qualifications of spa emp-loyees, the service standards of Estonian resorts, and their repu-tation both at home and abroad, explains Aire Toffer, manager at the Estonian Spa Association. Tourism is very important to us.

We want to understand the needs of our clients and it is therefor important to do our research.

The Estonian Spa Association is working together with univer-sities and research institutions. One of their new research focu-ses is the renewed popularity of mud treatments. The first mud treatment facilities were opened in the 1820s. Local resorts deve-loped quickly, especially Haapsalu and Narva-Jesuu. Estonia has always been known for its healing mud, says Aire Toffer. It is uni-que. The Russian Imperial family visited frequently during the 19th century, and tourists from Finland came in the 1930s for the healing mud in Estonia.

Estonian healing mud treats rheumatism, improves blood cir-culation, soothes sore muscles, but most importantly it is rela-

xing. Mud treatments were also popular during the Soviet peri-od. In the 1980s, approximately 300,000 tourists visited the resort town of Prnu, of which 25,000 visited spas.

Three new studies are being conducted this year in Haapsalu: the healing properties of mud, the concentration and consistency of the mud needed for treatments, and individual effects of the mud. These studies are necessary to better understand healing mud treatments, as well as to back up previous findings. In addition

to spa treatments, products like creams and soap containing the mud are also being developed.

Each spa in Estonia is different. For example, the sleep clinic at the Kubija Hotel and Nature Spa deals with diagnosing and trea-ting sleep problems. (www.kubi-ja.ee) Starting in 2013, visit www.healthrepublic.ee for a listing of all of the new spa treatments and offers.

For a full listing of spas affi-liated with the Estonian Spa Asso-ciation visit:

www.estonianspas.eu The popularity of Estonian spas conti-nues to grow each year.

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Fashion designer, PhD.

person

It's hard to think of anything more enjoyable than figuring out how to unravel a 60-year-old theatre costume.

Upcycling uses waste materials, like used clothing to create new materials or products. According to Reet Aus, within the fashion industry there is a lot of waste with production leftovers, and used materials. Upcycling brings life to items, using them for sustai-nable design. Visit her website www.reetaus.com to see her designs for fashion, film, and theatre.

What is upcycling?

TEXT KRISTINA LUPP

PHOTOS REET AUS FASHION, RENEE ALTROV

How did you first become interested in fashion design?I became interested in fashi-on design at quite a young age. I started sewing my own clothes around the age of 12. Patterns and materials were very interesting to me.

Since 2006 you have been using recycled garments, production leftovers, and other materials in your designs. Where did you first get the idea?I decided to start using these types of materials because of the negati-ve social impact they were having on the fashion and textile industry environment. There was just no other choice.

What have been some of the challenges in applying this model?Finding materials has been one of the biggest challenges, as well as working with manufacturers. This model also has considerab-ly higher production costs, and often, I have very complex cuts to work with. Basically, the initial task for the designer is quite diffe-rent than with traditional design. Explaining the importance of

upcycling has proved to be chal-lenging, as well as testing various methods, and their application in the industry.

You recently completed your Ph.D., where in your thesis you talk about applying a similar model to mass fashion produc-tion. Can you talk about how you could see this happening in the future?

This is the direction that the fashi-on and textile industry is moving in, due to the increasing price of raw materials, emerging environ-mental and waste costs, as well as consumer awareness of the issues and so on. All of the more innova-tive brands are looking actively to move along this line.

When designing costumes for theatre, how do you become inspired, and how do you choo-se the materials you will work with? I assume that not all fab-rics are suitableTheatre is a very creative art form. Its originality lies in the fact that many people are working together towards a common goal. Team-work. Each new community inspi-res me in a new way. The choice of materials is always followed by the idea and then the style choi-

ces. But at the same time, some-one has already used all of the material that I use. Working with old costumes, a surplus of stock, used clothes and similar materi-als is already in itself very inspired and developmental. Its hard to think of anything more enjoyable than figuring out how to unravel a 60-year-old theatre costume to transform it into something new.

What have been some of the biggest challenges in costume design? You design costumes for both film and theatre, is one more difficult than the other?All creative work is pure pleasu-re. The process is always different and because of that its hard for me to say which is more difficult. Film has an end, but the theatre lives on

How is your new collection coming along?For the past year I have been wor-king with applying upcycling met-hods to mass production. The-refor, I have not been working actively on my own collection. At the moment however, I am wor-king on a new collection using a large production method and it will be ready for viewing in the next few months.

Reet Aus talks about sustainable fashion design

Reet Aus became interested in fashion design at a young age.

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TEXT KRISTINA LUPP PHOTOS TARTU ADVENTURE

PARK, A. SOARU, TARTU JAZZ CLUB

Tartus history dates back to the 13th century, but became known in 1632 with the establishment of the university. Since then, Tartu has become a students city, where 20,000 of the 100,000 inhabitants are students. Some of Tartus most well known landmarks include the Emajgi River that flows through the centre of town, Toome Hill, the universitys main building with its distinguished columns, and of course the kis-sing students in the Town Hall Square fountain.

TARTU A city of good thoughts

Autumn in Tartu is full of cultural events, for children and adults alike.

FALL EVENTS

October4-7 Oct Early Music festival Orient et Occident

This Tartu music festival brings together the connections between Western and Oriental music cul-tures. Enjoy listening to some of the worlds top performers, rare works, and peculiar instruments. Lectures, master classes, and youth programmes will also be part of the festival.

www.festivitas.ee

17 Oct 19.00 Elite Concerts I: Sinkova-Lend-Leiten

This concert brings toget-her the talents of three Estonian musicians, Oksana Sinkova (flute), Andreas Lend (cello), and Lea Lei-ten (piano).

University of Tartu Assembly Hall, likooli 18, Tartu.

November1-3 Nov IDeeJazz: Tartu Jazz and Rhythm Music Festival 2012, Music with positive charge.

For the second year in a row this festival brings together Esto-nian music and 100 years of jazz tradition. A great opportunity to hear the fresh sounds of some of Estonias best musicians. Concerts will take place in various venues across the city: Tartu Jazz Club and Vilde Lounge.

http://ideejazz.ee

2 Nov 19.00 All Souls' Day Concert, Estonian National Opera Boys Choir, Conducted by Hirvo Surva.

Tartu Jaani Church, Jaani 5, Tartu.

1-30 Nov Tartu Twin Towns National Cuisine Days

6th annual food festival where top chefs from Germany, Russia, Sweden, Latvia, Italy, and Greece come to show off and teach their national dishes.

www.tartu.ee/cuisinedays

16-28 Nov Black Nights Film Festival PFF

This film festival combines a main feature film category along with three sub categories: ani-mated films, childrens films, and student films. Films from Estonia as well as abroad will be shown. A great place to spend a dark November night!

www.poff.ee

December2-24 Dec Tartu Christmas City

8 Dec International Street Dance Festival Battle of EST

This festival brings world famous break-dancers to Tartu to choose the years best. Trick demonstrations, workshops and films about street dance and urban culture will also be part of the program.

www.boe.ee

8 Dec 20.00-00.00 Lunakes-kus The Night of Wonders

The years biggest event at the Lunakeskus Shopping Centre. Deals and discounts and the best prices of the year. Enjoy and ice show as well!

15 Dec 11.00-17.00 Christmas Fair

Find great gifts for your friends and family right in the centre of Tartu at this festive Christmas Fair

taking place in Tartus Town Hall Square and Kni Street. There will be folk dancing, games, tradi-tional Christmas food, and more.

22 Dec Vanemuise Symphony Orchestra Advent Concert

Christmas songs performed by the Vanemuise Symphony Orchestra, Opera Choir, and the Tartu Youth Choir, conducted by Lauri Sirp.

Tartu Jaani Church, Jaani 5, Tartu

FALL CONCERTS AT VANEMUINE THEATREVanemuise 6, Vanemuise Grand Building and Concert Hall

Vanemuise 45a, Vanemuise Small Building

www.vanemuine.eewww.concert.ee/tartu

The Tartu Vanemuine is Estonias oldest theatre. It is comprised of three different buildings the Grand Building, Small Building, and the Harbour Theatre located next to the Emajgi River.

11 Oct 19.00 Golden Classics: Novosibirski Symphony Orchest-ra, conductor Gintaras Rinkeviius (Vanemuise Concert Hall)

Jazz performance MOON-LIGHT EXPRESS A concert and dance performance with a new spin on jazz classics. (Vane-muise Grand Building)

Performances: 02.10., 07.10., 31.10., 11.11., 23.11., 07.12., 20.12., 27.12.2012

Concert performance HISPAA-NIA (Spanish Night) Love, joy, passion, and music are in the air. (Vanemuise Small Building)

Performances: 09.10., 16.11., 01.12.2012

Nov 16 19.00 Symphony Con-cert (Vanemuise Concert Hall)

Whats new in Tartu?Swinging through the treesOpened this past June, the Tartu Adventure Park is the latest in outdoor fun. Located in the Raadi district in an old gravel pit, there are 50 different challenges for you to conquer like climbing and zip lining along a 300-metre line. There is even an area set up for small children, with zip lines as well.

Tartu Adventure Park (Tartu Seikluspark)Open M-F 10-20Narva mnt 126D, Tartuwww.tartuseikluspark.ee

Fancy a cup of jazz?Thats exactly what youll get at the Tartu Jazz Club. Recently opened in the universitys cafeteria, is the new home of the Jazz Club where you can hear jazz music seven nights a week. Listen to live music Tuesday to Saturday evenings, and during the day the club plays great music as well. The clubs program director is Oleg Pissarenko, who has been active in the jazz community. He released his seventh album this past April called Kes Sa Oled.

Tartu Jazz Clublikooli 20, Tartuwww.tartujazzclub.eewww.facebook.com/tartujazzclub

National Cuisine Days promotes food and restaurant culture in Tartu.

Try one of the 50 different challenges at the Tartu Adventure Park.

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Getting there:Tartu is about 190km from Tallinn and is accessible by: Bus: www.tpilet.eeTrain: www.edel.eePlane: www.estonian-air.ee, www.flybe.ee, www.tartu-airport.eeFor more information about Tartu visit: www.visittartu.com

Nov 30 Premiere A Night with Strauss and the Vanemuise Bal-let, Symphony Orchestra, and Opera Choir (Vanemuise Small Building)

Performances: 06.12., 14.12., 18.12., 19.12.2012.

Dec 2 19.00 Golden Classics Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchest-ra, conductor Eri Klas (Vanemuise Concert Hall)

- Visit the Tartu Science Centre www.ahhaa.ee- Learn about astronomy at the Old Observatory www.ajaloomuuse- um.ut.ee/observatory- Warm up at the Aquapark Aura Centre http://aurakeskus.ee- Shop till you drop at the

Dec 23 19.00 Christmas Music. Estonian National Mens Choir (Vanemuise Concert Hall)

Dec 30 - 19.00 Vanemuise End of Year Ball This annual event put on by the Vanemuise Theatre and Concert Hall is a great chance to see various Vanemuise artists and performers, as well as guest appearances. Tickets 26, after Dec 1 40.

Tartu is the place for winter activities, especially cross-country skiing. Thtvere Leisure Park (www.arena.ee) houses concerts during the summer, but in winter there is a 1.3 kilometre ski track, as well as a skating rink set up just in front of the stage of the amphitheatre. The lit tracks are open until 23.00. The Tartu County Recreational Sports Centre (www.tervisesport.ee) is located outside of Tartu near the town of Elva. Suitable for both recreational and competitive athletes, the lit ski trails stay open until 21.00. The Lhte ski trails (www.visittartu.com) are open 24 hours and are free. Enjoy four different trails of 5km, 2.5km, 2km, and 1km. The trails are lit in winter until 21.00. For a bit more of a challenge, Vooreme Tervisekeskus (www.suusaliit.ee) has a trail of 8.2km and 3km, with varying elevations up to 60 metres.

The trails are well marked and lit. Children will stay entertained with a tobogganing hill.

If you prefer ice-skating, then you must visit the indoor rink inside the Lunakeskus (http://www.lounakes-kus.com/#liuvali), southern Estonias largest shopping centre. Open all year round, this rink is suitable for amateurs and professionals alike. Skates are available for rental.

Other outdoor activities to enjoy this winter in Tartu:- Snowmobile on lakes or trails: http://jaaniussi.ee- Kick Sled around Lake Peipus: www.peipsimaa.ee- Snowshoe around Lake Peipus: www.peipsimaa.ee- Sleigh rides through the forest: www.hot.ee/s/sormuse

Prefer to stay indoors? Lunakeskus, southern Estonias largest shopping complex www.lounakeskus.ee- If you havent had enough of the ice, visit the Ice Age Centre www.jaaaeg.ee

Listen to live music Tuesday to Saturday evenings at the Tartu Jazz Club.

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What to expect of the new season of the Estonian National Opera.

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Tickets and information:Estonian National Opera (Rahvusooper Estonia)Estonia pst 4, Tallinn Map Code B2www.opera.ee

Celebrating 107 years of opera in Estonia

TEXT MARK BENN, PHOTO CONCERT ORGANIZER

There are some new additions this year: these include the appointment of Vello Phn as artistic director and chief con-ductor, Marge Mehilane, pre-viously of the Finnish National Opera, as Chief Chorus Master, and Australian Jonathan Hender-son as Concert Master of the flute section of the orchestra.

This season also sees a new production of Faust by Charles Gounod. Under the direction of Dimitri Bertman, and with a mys-tical set designed by NO99's Ene-Liis Semper, this production is set to be a hit with the public and critics alike. Four performances take place in October on the 18th, 20th, 24th, and 26th with leading Basso Ain Anger taking the part of Mephistopheles.

Wagner's Tannhuser is also a new addition to Estonian Natio-nal Opera's repertoire when it

dbuts in March, marking 200 years since the composer's birth. The opera hasn't been performed in full in Tallinn since 1943 and will be staged in March by British stage director Daniel Slater.

Other performances shall con-tinue to be staged throughout the year, with October seeing Mitch Leigh's musical, The Man of La Mancha on the 5th and 17th, Klmn's operetta, Die Csr-dsfrstin, on the 10th and 28th, Verdi's Rigoletto on the 6th and 12th, Handel's Julius Caesar on the 14th and Puccini's Tosca on the 31st.

New productions shall also arrive from The Estonian Natio-nal Ballet. Marina Kesler's modern interpretation of Sergei Prokofiev's Cinderella, with designs by artists Liisi Eelmaa and Gerly Tinn promising to enthral when it premier's on November 16th. A new performance of Lud-wig Minkus's La Bayadre as

envisioned by Toomas Edur will also be an event when it premiers next May.

Until that time, the Estonian National Ballet will be performing Thomas Edur's brilliant modern

ballet Modigliani, which will pre-miere this year, on the 4th & 13th October; Coppelia on the 6th & 21st, Swan Lake on the 11th & 25th, and Manon on the 19th & 27th.

A night at the theatreEnjoy a new season of theatre at the Estonia.

TEXT MARK BENN, PHOTO BG ARCHIVE

All visitors to Tallinn should try and visit the fantastic Esto-nia Theatre on Estonia puiestee. Built in 1913 and rebuilt in the 1940's after bombing destroyed it, this glorious classical building houses both the Tallinn Opera House and Concert Hall.

The Concert Hall is under the direction of Eesti Konsert, who also run the Vanemuine Concert Hall in Tartu and concert halls in Jhvi, and Prnu. Eesti Konsert continue to focus on presenting the finest musical talent from home and abroad to the whole country.

In early October Make Our Own Music gives children the joy of making their own sounds. This family day out takes place in Tallinn (1st), Prnu (2nd), Jhvi (8th), and Tartu (9th).

Jaan Rts, the Estonian com-poser whose compositions mar-ked a post-modern phase in Esto-nian music, is celebrated on his 8oth birthday, with performances from the Prnu City Orchestra in Tallinn and Prnu on the 4th and 5th of October respectively.

October 16th, the Estonia Concert Hall hosts The Bir-mingham Symphony Orchest-ra. Since the 1980's, CBSO has grown into one of the finest orchestras in the world, a repu-tation that remains under their current Music Director, the young Latvian Andris Nelsons.

Tallinn Concert Hall also plays host to the 2012 Piano Festival. This event includes performances from international talent such as the young Russian star Miroslav Kultyshev, German pianist and harpsichordist Andreas Staier, and the internationally acclaimed

Estonian jazz pianist Kristjan Randalu. French pianist Cdric Tiberghien opens the festival, performing with Camille Saint-Sans. Listen to the piano con-certo no 2 on the 26th of October and the festival closes on the 2nd

Location:Estonia Concert Hall (Estonia kontserdisaal)Estonia pst. 4, Tallinn Map Code B2

Vanemuise Concert Hall (Vanemuise kontserdimaja)Vanemuise 6, Tartu

Prnu Concert Hall (Prnu kontserdimaja)Aida 4, Prnu

Jhvi Concert Hall (Jhvi kontserdimaja)Pargi tn. 40, Jhvi

For tickets and more information visit www.concert.ee

of November with Arvo Volmer conducting leading pianist Ivari Ilja.

Outside of Tallinn, there are a wealth of performances. Jhvi Concert Hall opens its season on October 12th with a performance by the Novobrisk

Symphony Orchestra. The Esto-nian National Male Choir will be performing at Karksi Pari-sh Culture Centre on October 25th, Valga Centre of Culture on November 1st and celebrations of the ten year anniversary of the Prnu Concert Hall will take place on November 30th.

The Estonia Theatre was built in 1913.

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Estonian National Opera (Rahvusooper Estonia)Estonia pst 4, Tallinn, tel +372683 12 14, www.opera.ee. Location: Old Town Map Code J3

Tallinn City Theatre(Tallinna Linnateater)Lai 21, Tallinn, tel +372 665 08 00, www.linnateater.ee. Location: Old Town Map Code G1

Estonian Drama Theatre(Eesti Draamateater)Prnu mnt 5, Tallinn, tel +372 680 55 55, www.draamateater.ee. Location: Old Town Map Code I/J2

Russian Theatre(Vene teater)Vabaduse vljak 5, Tallinn, tel +372 611 49 62, www.veneteater.ee Location: Old Town Map Code J1

Estonian Doll and Youth Theatre (Eesti Nuku- ja Noorsooteater)Lai 1, Tallinn, tel +372 667 95 50, www.nukuteater.eeLocation: Old Town Map Code G1

Estonia Concert Hall (Estonia Kontserdisaal)Estonia pst 4, Tallinn, www.concert.eeLocation: Old Town Map Code I/J3

6.10 16 Hortus Musicus. 12.10 19 20th Century13.10 19 Elite Concerts I: Sinkova- Lend- Leiten16.10 19 City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra17.10 19 Concert Jazz. Oleg Pissarenko Quartet, Estonian National Opera Winter Garden19.10 19 Death and Transfiguration22.10 19 Eesti Film 100. Music in film concert23.10 19 Camilla Hoitenga & Taavi Kerikme26.10 19 Festival PIANO 2012 Opening Concert: Cderic Tiberghien26.10 19 Festival PIANO 2012: Miroslav Kultev, (Russia)27.10 16 Festival PIANO 2012: Maxim Shchura28.10 16 Festival PIANO 2012: Vardo Rumessen 7028.10 19 Festival PIANO 2012: Andreas Staier, (hammer piano, Germany)29.10 19 Festival PIANO 2012: Kristjan Randalu30.10 15 Festival PIANO 2012: Claude Debussy 15030.10 19 Festival PIANO 2012: Piano duo Silver- Garburg, (Israel)31.10 19 Festival PIANO 2012: Sten Lassmann31.10 16 Festival PIANO 2012: John Cage 1001.11 19 Festival PIANO 2012: Nelson Freire1.11 16 Festival PIANO 2012: Kristi Kapten and Holger Marjamaa2.11 16 Festival PIANO 2012: Final Concert6.11 16 Monika Evelin liiv, Ralf Taal and Maria Rk

Swedish St Michaels Church(Rootsi-Mihkli kogudus)Rtli 9, Tallinn, www.stmikael.eeLocation: Old Town Map Code I1

22. 09. 14.00 Engineers Mens Choir Concert23. 09. 12.00 Gudstjnst/Swedish Service 15.00 Gottesdienst/German Service29. 09. kl. 18.00 Helgmlsmusik / Concert Butterfly in my Hand Chorus Sanctae Ceciliaefrn Helsingfors/Helsingist diri-gent Dag-Ulrik Almqvist Musik/Music: Mia Makaroff, Arvo Prt, Urmas Sisask, John Tavener and Eric Whitacre30. 09. 12.00 Mikaeldagens hgmssa/ Michaelmas Service03. 10. 18.00 Kvllsmssa/Evening Mass07. 10. 12.00 Gudstjnst/Swedish Service Sjunger Rbys kyrkokr/ Roby Church Choir singing 10. 10. 18.00 Kvllsmssa/Evening Mass

14. 10. 12.00 Gudstjnst/Swedish Service 15.00 Gottesdienst/German Service17. 10. 18.00 Kvllsmssa/Evening Mass21. 10. 12.00 Gudstjnst/Swedish Service24. 10. kl. 18.00 Kvllsmssa/Evening Mass28. 10. 12.00 Gudstjnst/Swedish Service 15.00 Gottesdienst/German Service09. 09. kl. 12.00 Gudstjnst/ Swedish Service kl. 15.00 Gottesdienst/German Service16. 09. kl. 12.00 Gudstjnst/ Swedish Service22. 09. kl. 14.00 Engineers Mens Choir Concert23. 09. kl. 12.00 Gudstjnst/ Swedish Service kl. 15.00 Gottesdienst/German Service29. 09. kl. 18.00 Finnish Choir Concert30. 09. kl. 12.00 Gudstjnst/ Swedish Service

Nokia-konserttisali (Solarise Keskuses) Estonia pst. 9, Tallinna, www.tallinnconcerthall.comLocation: Old Town Map Code J3

5.10 19 Vesa-Matti Loiri's 50-Anniversary Concert8.10 19 Nigel Kennedy Quintet Concert16.10 19 Boriss Moissejev's Concert "Tants valges"18.10 19 Charity Concert "Elu ja armastus"22.10 19 Mozart Group Show "Frakk-n-roll", (Poland) 27.10 19 John Kander and Fred Ebb musical "Cabaret"

Kumu Art Museum(Kumu kunstimuuseum)Weizenbergi 34/Valge 1, Tallinn, www.ekm.ee, tel +372 602 60 00. Location: Map Code B5 Opening Hours: OctoberApril Wed 11am8pm, ThuSun 11am6pm. MaySeptember Tue 11am6pm, Wed 11am8pm, ThuSun 11am6pm

Tallinn Botanical Gardens (Tallinna Botaanikaaed)Kloostrimetsa tee 52, Tallinn, www.tba.ee, tel +372 606 26 66Opening Hours: 11 -16

Occupation Museum(Okupatsioonimuuseum)Toompea 8, Tallinn, www.okupatsioonid.ee, tel +372 668 02 50. Location B1Opening Hours: Tu-Su 11 - 18

Adamson-Erics Museum(Adamson Ericu muuseum)Lhike jalg 3, Tallinn, www.ekm.ee, tel +372 644 58 38. Location: Old Town Map Code I1Opening Hours: We-Su 1118 Ticket office closes 17.30

Niguliste Museum (Niguliste muuseum)Niguliste 3, Tallinn, www.ekm.ee, tel +372 631 43 30. Location: Old Town Map Code I1Opening hours: We-Su 1017 Ticket office closes 16.30

Mikkeli Museum (Mikkeli muuseum)Weizenbergi 28, Tallinn, www.ekm.ee, tel +372 606 64 00. Location: Map Code B4Opening Hours: JanuaryJune Wed 1020, Thu-Sun 1017. JulyDecember Tue 1017, Wed 1010, Thu-Sun 1017

Kadrioru Castle (Kadrioru loss)Weizenbergi 37, Tallinn, www.ekm.ee, tel +372 606 64 00, Map Code/Kartkod A4Location: Map Code A4

Opening Hours: JanuaryApril Wed 1020, ThuSun 1017. MayJune Thu 1017, Wed 1020, ThuSun 1017. JulyDecember 2012 Closed Estonian Museum of Natural History (Eesti Loodusmuuseum)Lai 29a, Tallinn, www.loodusmuuseum.ee, tel +372 641 17 39Map Code Old Town/Kartkod gamla stan F2 Location: Old Town Map Code F2Opening Hours: We-Su 1017

Estonian History Museum, Maarjame Castle(Eesti Ajaloomuuseum, Maarjame loss)Pirita tee 56, Tallinn, www.eam.ee, tel +372 622 86 00. Location: Map Code A5Opening Hours: We-Su 1017

Tallinn City Museum (Tallinna Linnamuuseum)Vene 17, Tallinn, www.linnamuuseum.ee, tel +372 615 51 83Location: Old Town Map Code G3Opening Hours: We Mo 10.3018

Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design (Eesti Tarbekunsti- ja Disainimuuseum)Lai 17, Tallinn, www.edtm.ee, tel +372 627 46 00Location: Old Town Map Code 1GOpening Hours: We-Su 11 - 18

Estonian Maritime Museum, Fat Margaret (Paks Margareeta)Pikk 70, Tallinn, www.meremuuseum.ee, tel +372 641 14 08. Location: Old Town Map Code D3Opening Hours: We-Su 1018

Museum of Estonian Architecture (Eesti Arhitektuurimuuseum. Rotermanni soolaladu)Ahtri 2, Tallinn, www.arhitektuurimuuseum.ee, tel +372 625 70 00Location: Map Code A2Opening Hours: We 1218, Th 12-20, Fr-Su 11-18

Permanent exhibitions: Greater-Tallinn, Art Nouveau, Wooden Architecture, Functionalism, Power and the Square, Contemporary Architecture.

Tartu Toy Museum(Tartu Mnguasjamuuseum)Lutsu 8, Tartu, www.mm.ee, tel +372 746 17 77Location: Tartu and southern Estonia Map Code B1Opening hours We Su 11 18

Opera and Theatre:

Concerts: Exhibitions & Museums:

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Tallinn City Hall(Tallinna Raekoda)Raekoja plats, Tallinn, veeb.tallinn.ee/raekodaLocation: Old Town Map Code H1/2

St. John Church(Jaani kirik)Vabaduse vljak 1, Tallinn, www.tallinnajaani.eeLocation: Old Town Map Code J2

Prnu Concert Hall(Prnu Kontserdimaja)Aida 4, Prnu, www.concert.eeLocation: Prnu and Western Estonia Map Code A1

19.10 19 The Beatles 5026.10 19 Eesti Film 100. Music in film concert3.11 19 Monika Evelin Liiv, Ralf Taal and Maria Rk

Niguliste Church(Niguliste kirik)Niguliste 3, www.ekm.ee/niguliste

Jhvi Concert Hall (Jhvi Kontserdimaja)Pargi 40, Jhvi, www.concert.ee

6.10 12 Russian Fairy Tale8.10 12.3 Youth Day Let's Make Our Own Music8.10 10.3 Youth Day Let's Make Our Own Music12.10 19 Golden Classics. Novosibirsk Symphony Orchestra15.10 19 Boris Moiseev19.10 19 Fallen Angles26.10 12 Tuhkatriinu (Cindarella)26.10 19 Kui Harry kohtas Sallyt (When Harry Met Sally)

Vanemuise Concert Hall(Vanemuise Kontserdimaja)Vanemuise 6, Tartu, www.concert.eeLocation: Tartu and southern Estonia Map Code B2

9.10 11 Youth Day Let's Make Our Own Music9.10 13 Youth Day Let's Make Our Own Music9.10 15 Youth Day Let's Make Our Own Music10.10 19 Golden Classics. Novosibirsk Symphony Orchestra13.10 19 Metsatll- "TUSKA"16.10 19 NATURALLY SEVEN23.10 19 Elite Concerts I: Sinkova- Lend- Leiten23.10 19 Eesti Film 100. Music in film concert30.10 19 Festival PIANO 2012: Sten Lassmann2.11 19 All Soul's Day Concert Tartu Jaani Church (Tartu Jaani kirik)Jaani 5, Tartu, www.jaanikirik.eeLocation: Tartu and southern Estonia Map Code B1

Opera Singer Pille Lill Charity Concerts(PLMF)www.plmf.ee:

9.10 19 "Masters Academy", Geraldine Casanova (soprano), Pille paemurru (piano), Tallinn Town Hall19.10 19 "Hingemuusika", Pille Lill (soprano), Ralf Taal (piano), Koigi Manor31.10 18 "Hingemuusika", Oksana Sinkova (flute), Sindi's Music School

Corelli MusicTallinna Teletorni 21. korrusel (Kloostrimetsa tee 58 A, Tallinn)www.corelli.ee16.10 20 Season 2012/2013 opening concert13.11 20 Father's Day Concert4.12 20 Advent Concert

Rock CafeTartu mnt. 80D, Tallinn, www.rockcafe.eeMap Code C3

5.10 21 Terminaator 25th Birthday6.10 21 Singer Vinger/ Propeller7.10 17 Progephapev- Beardfish/Slow Electric/ indrek Parre9.10 19 Rival Sons (USA)10.10 19 Lacuna Coil (ITA)11.10 19 The Beatles 5012.10 20 Metsatll "Tuska" performance/ Svjata Vatra13.10 20 Rock Cafe 8th Birthday16.10 20 W.A.S.P (USA)17.10 19 The Rasmus (FIN)18.10 19.3 Swingi Sinatrast- Bulbeni!19.10 22 Tnis Mgi and Ultima Thule20.10 21 Rock Hotel 34/ Tri-Tones25.10 19 Steve Vai (USA)26.10 21 Vennaskond 28/ Pratrust 3227.10 20 Rocktoberfest: Sparzana (SWE), Amatroy (RUS), edigree jpt.31.10 21 Celldweller (USA), Digital Digital, Freakangel jpt.6.11 19 Katatonia (SWE)/ Alcest (FRA)/ Junius (USA)

Restoran Clazz(Vana turg 2) Location: Old Town Map Code B2

5.10 Blues Night, Tanel Padar & Band, DJ Hannes Kalame6.10 Saturday Night Soul, Guests, DJ Quest & Sander Mlder7.10 Blue Notes, Maria Vli8.10 Congo Square, Swing Club9.10 Brazilian Night, Denise Fontoura Band10.10 The Old New Thing, Watch Out11.10 Jazz With Me, DJ Alexanderw/ Kadri Kasak & Keio Vutt12.10 It's About You, Marvi Quintet, DJ Kashu13.10 Ain't It Funky?, Marilin Kongo & InGeneral, DJ Micky Smalls14.10 Blue Notes, Laura Junson & Erko Niit15.10 Blue Monday Blues, Alar Kriisa Blues band16.10 Brazilian Night, Denise Fontoura Band17.10 The Old New Thing, Watch Out18.10 Jazz With Me, DJ Alexander w/ Rebecca Kontus & Tanel Kuusk19.10 It's About You, Uku Suviste & Marjamaa Brothers, DJ Koldun20.10 Blues Night, Nevil Blumberg- Bluesaurus, DJ Erin Antov21.10 Blue Notes, Jana Abzalon & Merje Kgu22.10 Tribute Night, Tribute to Gretchen Parlato23.10 Brazilian Night, Denise Fontoura Band24.10 The Old New Thing, Tape That25.10 Jazz With Me, Tallinn Fashion Week Afterparty, DJ Hannes Kalame26.10 It's About You, Funkifize, DJ Sander Mlder27.10 Call The Doctor, Rhythm Doctor w/ Mairo Marjamaa & Hele- Riin Uib28.10 Blues Notes, Janeli Truus29.10 Jam Session, 30.10 Brazilian Night, Denise Fontoura Band31.10 The Old new Thing, Watch Out

Guitar HuntPrnu mnt. 19, Tallinn, www.guitarhunt.ee

Every tuesday Salsa nightEvery wednesday Beerpong

Free Concerts: Restaurant C'est La Vie (Suur-Karja 5, Tallinn) Location: Old Town Map Code I2

Classical Wednesdays Caf Wabadus (Vabaduse vljak 10, Tallinn) Location: Old Town Map Code J1

Festivals:(http://www.festivals.ee/?s=1)27.10- 2.11 International piano players festival KLAVER, www.concert.ee/Klaver1.- 3.11 IDeeJazz, www.ideejazz.ee8.- 10.11 Maailmatrumm, www.filharmoonia.ee

New!In Tallinns city centre, next to the Foorum and Viru shopping centres, is a new addition to the lounge/restaurant scene. Lounge Tallinn is set over two levels. On Friday and Saturday nights enjoy two for one

mixed drinks as part of their Before Party promotion from 18.00-23.00. Lunch and dinner are served daily.

LocationLounge Tallinn , Narva mnt 2. Tallinn Map Code B2.www.loungetallinn.ee

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