Calendar of events

Wisconsin

BALSSI 2009 at UW-Madison

The Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia and the Department of Scandinavian Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison hosts the Baltic Studies Summer Institute (BALSSI) from June 15-Aug. 7. Elementary Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian language courses will be offered, as well as lectures (in English) on Baltic history and culture and a rich program of cultural events related to the Baltic countries. Information and application materials are available on the BALSSI Web site, www.creeca.wisc.edu/balssi. The deadline for applications is April 13. BALSSI is sponsored by a consortium of 12 U.S. universities and receives additional support from the Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies. For further information about BALSSI 2009, contact Nancy Heingartner, BALSSI program coordinator, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or +1 (608) 262-3379.

Ontario

XIII Latvian Song Festival in Canada

The XIII Latvian Song Festival in Canada is scheduled at various venues July 1-5, 2009, in Hamilton. For further information, visit www.latviansongfest.com.

Brazil

Latvian Baptists set 60th congress

The 60th Congress of the Latvian Baptist Association of Brazil (Associação Batista Leta do Brasil) is scheduled July 9-12 in the Segunda Igreja Batista de Nova Odessa, Rua XV de novembro 50, Nova Odessa. For further information, visit batistasletos.com.

Queensland

An afternoon with Raimonds Pauls—CANCELLED until further notice

Unfortunately, this event has been CANCELLED until further notice. [The Brisbane Latvian Association’s choir Beverīna will perform a concert of Raimonds Pauls’ songs at 2 p.m. July 11 at the Brisbane Latvian House, 24 Church Ave., Buranda. Admission is AUD 15, cakes and coffee are AUD 5. There will also be a lottery.]

Queensland

Meeting of the Brisbane Brīvļaudis

Join the Brisbane Brīvļaudis for tea, lunch and discussions at 10 a.m. July 14 in the Brisbane Latvian House, 24 Church Ave., Buranda. The meeting will include an information session on intestinal cancer, as well as Latvian music videos. Admission is AUD 15 and includes refreshments and lunch.

Queensland

Zolīte in Brisbane

The Brisbane chapter of Daugavas Vanagi hosts a monthly gathering of zolīte players at 1 p.m. July 18 in the Brisbane Latvian House, 24 Church Ave., Buranda. All are welcome to join in the popular card game. Admission is AUD 5.

Queensland

Poetry Afternoon in Brisbane

Sarma and Valdis Gertners will host a poetry afternoon at 2 p.m. July 25 at 17 Mukine St., Jindalee. Guests are invited to bring along their favorite Latvian poems to read, share and discuss. RSVP by calling the Gertners at +61 7 3376 0696.

Poland

Vic Anselmo performs in Bolkow

Goth and alternative singer Vic Anselmo of Latvia performs at 15:00 hours July 25 during the Castle Party Festival at the Bolkow Castle, Bolkow. For further information, visit www.castleparty.com.

United Kingdom

3x3 camp for children in England

This summer’s 3x3 camp in England will take place from Aug. 2-9. Although originally a camp for people of all ages, the 3x3 camps in England have evolved into camps that are primarily meant for children. The working language has also switched to mostly English. Children spend a week immersed in educational and fun activities devoted to learning about their Latvian heritage. For more information and to register contact the director of the camp, Dace Birzgale-Lieģe, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). See also the 3x3 Web site at www.3x3.lv.

Michigan

3x3 camp in Gaŗezers

A 3x3 camp is scheduled from Aug. 9-16 at the Latvian Center Gaŗezers, 57732 Lone Tree Road, Three Rivers. 3x3 is a week-long experience for Latvian-speaking children and adults. Families and singles of all ages are welcome. Children spend the days at fun and educational activities, while adults attend seminars and workshops about various Latvian topics, such as folklore, politics, literature, silversmithing, woodworking, and weaving. Seminars, workshops, and children’s activities are led by knowledgeable experts in their respective fields from Latvia and abroad. All generations come together during the evenings for more activities and, of course, singing. For more information and to register contact the director of the 3x3 camp, Maija Zaeska, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). See also the 3x3 Web site at www.3x3.lv.

New York

3x3 camp in the Catskills

The 3x3 camp in the Catskills will take place from Aug. 16-23 at the Latvian Lutheran Camp in Elka Park. 3x3 is a week-long Latvian experience for both children and adults. Families and singles of all ages are welcome. Children spend the days at fun and educational activities, while adults attend seminars and workshops about various Latvian topics, such as folklore, politics, literature, silversmithing, woodworking, and weaving. Seminars, workshops, and children’s activities are led by knowledgeable experts in their respective fields from Latvia and abroad. All generations come together during the evenings for more activities and, of course, singing. For more information and to register contact the director of the 3x3 camp, Taina Laiviņa, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). See also the 3x3 Web site at www.3x3.lv.

New York

Three Tenors sing in New York

Latvia’s three tenors (Miervaldis Jenčs, Nauris Puntulis and Guntars Ruņģis) will perform a benefit concert for the Latvian National Opera at 5 p.m. Aug. 29 in the Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church of New York, 4 Riga Lane, Melville. Virtuoso Juris Kulakovs will accompany the tenors. A dinner, lottery, social evening and dancing to music by John Weber will follow the concert. Formal attire is preferred. Seating is limited, so reserve your tickets soon. Tickets are USD 75 if purchased before Aug. 15, USD 85 if purchased after that. Checks may be written out to the Latvian National Opera Guild Inc. and sent to LNOG, c/o Andris Padegs, 2 Merry Hill Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-3214. All proceeds will go to the production of Bruno Skulte’s “Vilkaču mantiniece.” For more information contact Aija Pelše at +1 (516) 319-9491 or +1 (516) 935-0967 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Washington

SLGA sets golf tournament in Seattle

The 8th annual tournament organized by the Seattle Latvian Golf Association (Sietlas Latviešu Golfa Apvienība) is scheduled at 11 a.m. Sept. 12 at the Jackson Park Golf Club, 1000 N.E. 135th St., Seattle. A dinner follows at 5 p.m. in the Seattle Latvian Center, 11710 3rd Ave. N.E., Seattle. For further information, visit www.slga.us.