In this issue:

- World’s film makers dedicate 60 seconds to freedom of thought in cinema

European Capital of Culture programme will finish with a unique film event ’60 Seconds of Solitude in Year Zero’ with artistic contributions from known film makers from all around the world. 55 directors have announced their participation, for full list please check out www.60sec.ee.

- Unique participatory theatre ‘SIGNA: BLEIBER RESEARCH Incorporated’ puts actors and audience to test

After two months of intense rehearsals the interactive installation ’BLEIER RESEARCH Incorporated’ by Danish/Austrian participatory theatre SIGNA premieres on 8 December. Each performance is considerably influenced by the role of the audience.

- The application round for artists for Tallinn Music Week festival 2012 is open

From 29-31 March 2012 Tallinn Music Week festival will take place for the fourth time. It’s a showcase festival that aims to present to local audiences the most exciting and up-to-date Estonian music and to present our best artists to international music industry and press.

- European Eyes on Japan Photo Exhibition opens

The Month of Photography is officially over but there is still one gemstone to come. European Eyes on Japan, which opens this week, is part of Tallinn’s Month of Photography. The exhibition is collaboration between the two current European Capitals of Culture Tallinn 2011, Turku 2011 and the EU-Japan Fest. The exhibition is showing at Temnikova & Kasela Gallery.

- President of Estonia recognized volunteers and promoters of voluntary work

President Toomas Hendrik Ilves thanked on Sunday, 4th December 2011 ten volunteers, two volunteer leaders and companies that promote volunteering by their employees.

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* Ene-Liis Semper 14. october - 31. december 2011, Tallinn

Ene-Liis Semper’s exhibition will comprise a massive spatial installation and new video works. The 5th floor of Kumu Art Museum will become the new locus for Semper, who has been examining spatial tension in her installations, stage productions and other performances for many years.

* ‘Zero Boring Days’ – Stanislav Moshkov’s photographic exhibition 13. december 2011 - 03. january 2012, Tallinn

This year culture conquered the whole city, the peoples’ hearts and offered us unforgettable moments. We invite you to take a walk with photographer Stanislav Moshkov, to remember the brightest moments of the year.

* Gingerbread art and design exhibition – Gingerbread Mania 15. december 2011 - 05. january 2012, Tallinn

Christmas time will bring a unique and playful art and design event called Gingerbread Mania – something not seen anywhere else in the world! All of the items on display in this exhibition will be made of gingerbread dough and everything will contain a big dollop of magic.

* Christmas village 16. december 2011, Tallinn

Christmas is one of the most important dates on the Estonian folk calendar, and is a holiday to be spent with one’s family – thinking about the past and the future. Christmas is a time of love, friendship and friendly warmth, breaking bread together, making merry and singing.

* Happy End - 22.12.2011 22. december 2011, Tallinn

The year as European Capital of Culture in Tallinn will finish on 22 December with an intense programme at the seashore and in city centre. As part of ’Happy End’ a unique one and only screening of ’60 Seconds of Solitude’ will take place at Tallinn harbour, a new composition by Margo Kõlar ’Song of the Tower Bells’ will sound on Freedom Square accompanied by a video projection on the facade of St John’s church.

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For further information: Tallinn European Capital of Culture for 2011