Events
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The calendar covers Latvian-related events outside of the homeland. For details for a specific month or day, navigate using the small calendar at right. For details from a specific region or community, select from the menu below, or find other calendar tools and services, as well as a selective guide to events in Latvia. And if you want to add an event, submit it.
New Jersey
Arts center exhibits Daina Krūmiņš’ artwork
The Barron Arts Center will be hosting an exhibit of Daina Krūmiņš’ artwork from Aug. 21 through Sept. 15 at the Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Ave, Woodbridge. The exhibit will include photomontages, sculptures and films by Krūmiņš.The opening reception is scheduled at 7 p.m. Aug. 22. Meet the artist herself at a screening of her experimental films at 7 p.m. Aug. 26 . For more information visit perkons1.com or write to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Washington
Draudžu dienas būs Kursā
Latviešu ev. luteriskā Baznīca Amerikā (LELBA) rīko Draudžu dienas no 2.-6. septembrim Rietumkrasta Izglītības centrā “Kursa”, 3381 W. Dayton-Airport Road, Shelton. Galvenais lektors būs māc. Indulis Paičs no Rīgas Lutera draudzes. Sīkāka informācija, kā arī pieteikšanās anketa, pieejama LELBAs interneta lapā, lelba.org, vai arī Sietlas Latviešu ev. lut. draudzes lapā, seattlelatvianchurch.org.
Wisconsin
Apjumības and craft exhibit at Dievsēta
The Dievturi community celebrates a harvest festival, Apjumības, from Sept. 4-6 at Dievsēta, 19264 Bittersweet Road, Warrens. The weekend will include a small exhibit of art and crafts produced by Dievsēta regulars, dinner, and then a bonfire. For more information and to register (Dievsēta does have rustic overnight accommodations, but please let them know beforehand) contact Ilze Bērziņa at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), +1 (708) 445-1990 or +1 (773) 209-3620, or Ingrīda Erdmanis at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). For more information about Dievsēta and traditional Latvian festivals, see www.dievseta.org.
Queensland
Zolīte afternoon in Brisbane
The Brisbane chapter of Daugavas Vanagi hosts an afternoon of playing the card game zolīte at 13:00 hours Sept. 11 at the Brisbane Latvian House, 24 Church Ave., Buranda. Participation is AUD 5 and all are welcome.
Queensland
Yoga and a movie in Brisbane
Join the Brisbane Brīvļaudis for tea, lunch and the movie Rudens rozes at 10 a.m. Sept. 14 at the Brisbane Latvian House, 24 Church Ave., Buranda. Morning yoga exercises are offered from 10:30-11 a.m. Cost is AUD 15 and includes tea and lunch.
Queensland
Spring dances and songs
Enjoy the Australian springtime with some Latvian dances and songs at 3 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Brisbane Latvian House, 24 Church Ave., Buranda. This event is for all ages and will include a smorgasbord-style dinner. Cost is AUD 15 for adults with all proceeds to benefit the Brisbane Latvian House. Contact Inga Česlis at +61 0408 302 506 for more information and to register.
Queensland
University of Latvia anniversary to be held in Brisbane
The Brisbane Latvian community will celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the University of Latvia at 2 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Brisbane Latvian House, 24 Church Ave., Buranda. Inta Gertnere will be the keynote speaker with a lecture about gifted children, their traits and education. Wine and snacks will be available after the presentation. Admission is by donation.
Queensland
Voting and a harvest festival in Brisbane
The Brisbane Latvian House, 24 Church Ave., Buranda, will be open most of the day on Oct.2. Polls there will open to voters in the Latvian election at 7 a.m. and stay open until 10 p.m. Voters can enjoy coffee, tea and cakes from 9 a.m. to noon. At 1 p.m. the Queensland Latvian Ev.-Lutheran Congregation will hold its annual Harvest Festival (Pļaujas svētki) with a lottery and bazaar. Participants are asked to bring a food or beverage to share. Admission is free.
Wisconsin
Remembering the deceased at Dievsēta
A traditional remembrance of deceased friends and family members will take place Oct. 9-10 at Dievsēta, 19264 Bittersweet Road, Warrens. This event is called both “Dievaines” or “Veļu vakars” and varies from community to community. At Dievsēta it involves a feast, singing and song-games. Dievsēta offers rustic accommodation, but participants are asked to register in advance. For more information and to register, contact Lilita Spure at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or +1 (630) 595-1722. For more information about Dievsēta and traditional Latvian holidays, see www.dievseta.org.
Indiana
American Latvian Youth Association congress
The 58th annual American Latvian Youth Congress (Amerikas Latviešu jaunatnes apvienība, or ALJA) will take place Nov. 24-28 at the Omni Severin Hotel, 40 West Jackson Place, Indianapolis. The congress draws young Latvians from across the United States and Canada, where they take part in lectures, activities, the annual general meeting, dances and parties. Cost for the weekend (excluding hotel and parking) is presently USD 110, but will increase for registration after June 30. For more information and to register visit www.58aljakongress.com or write to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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