Events
Events for June 21, 2008
- Michigan
- Jāņi at Gaŗezers
Jāņi celebrations are planned June 21 at and near the Latvian Center Gaŗezers, 57732 Lone Tree Road, Three Rivers. Activities begin in the morning with the Dr. V. Kore memorial golf tournament at the Pine View Golf Club, 52065 Pulver Road, Three Rivers. At Gaŗezers, an exhibit of work by artist Linda Treija will open at 1 p.m. in the Klinklāvs Gallery. At 7 p.m. in the Song Valley (Dziesmu leja), a program of music and dance is scheduled. Featured will be the women’s singing group Idvase from Indianapolis and the dance troupes Čikāgas Dzelmieši, Čikāgas Randiņš and Indianapoles Jautrais pāris. Jāņi celebrations will continue with a bonfire, singing and dancing to a Lithuanian band. For further information, visit www.garezers.org.
- New York
- DižTalka and Jāņi in the Catskills
The Latvian Lutheran Church Camp near Tannersville is organizing a weekend of volunteer work, DižTalka, from June 21-22. The event will include a Jāņi celebration the evening of June 21. For information and to reserve lodging at the camp, telephone Janīna Briģe, +1 (518) 589-9932.
- Québec
- Jāņi in Tērvete
Jāni celebrations begin at 13:00 hours June 21 in the Latvian camp Tērvete, chemin Tervette, Grenville-Sur-La-Rouge. For further information, visit tervete.org.
- Manitoba
- ‘The Singing Revolution’ in Winnipeg
The Singing Revolution, a documentary about nonviolent resistance to Soviet occupation in Estonia and the Baltics, will be presented at 1:10 p.m., 3:10 p.m., 7:10 p.m. and 9:10 p.m. June 21 in the Landmark Globe Cinema, 393 Portage Ave., Winnipeg. The film is directed by James Tusty and Maureen Castle Tusty. For further information about the film, visit singingrevolution.com.
- Texas
- ‘The Singing Revolution’ in Dallas
The Singing Revolution, a documentary about nonviolent resistance to Soviet occupation in Estonia and the Baltics, will be presented at 1:30 p.m. June 21 in the Angelika Film Center & Café, 5321 East Mockingbird Lane, Dallas. The film is directed by James Tusty and Maureen Castle Tusty. For further information about the film, visit singingrevolution.com.
- Belgium
- ‘Škroderdienas Silmačos,’ then Jāņi in Grez-Doiceau
Latvians in Belgium are invited to celebrate Jāni with two events June 21. The Brussels Latvian Theater will perform the classic Rūdolfs Blaumanis play “Skroderdienas Silmačos” at 15:00 hours in the offices of the Latvian Permanent Representative to the European Union, avenue des Arts 23, Brussels. Afterward, a bus will leave at 18:30 hours for a meadow near Grez-Doiceau for līgo celebrations together with Lithuanians in Belgium. A large tent will provide shelter in the meadow, but participants may also bring their own tents. The folklore ensemble Madaviņa from Latvia will provide live music. The bus will return to Brussels at 1:30 hours June 22. Admission is EUR 8 if paid in advance or EUR 10 on the day of the event. Admission for members of the Latvian Society in Belgium is EUR 5, but children age 12 and younger get in free. Further information about the event is available by visiting www.ligo.be.
- California
- Choir celebrates Jāņi
An afternoon of singing to celebrate Jāņi is scheduled at 3 p.m. June 21 in the Latvian Church Hall, 425 Hoffman St., San Francisco. The event is sponsored by the Latvian Choir of Northern California.
- California
- Jāņi at White Rock Lake
The Latvian Association of Southern California is organizing a Jāņi celebration beginning at 3 p.m. June 21 at White Rock Lake, 10645 Soledad Canyon Road, Saugus. The evening is to include singing, dancing and food. A novuss table also will be available for those who wish to play. Participants should bring their own tents and sleeping bags. Admission to the event is USD 25 for adults, USD 5 for children ages 12-16. Children younger than 12 will be admitted free. A USD 5 fee is charged for each vehicle that enters the park.
- New Jersey
- Jāņi at Priedaine
Celebrants of Midsummer (Jāņi) will be welcomed starting at 4 p.m. June 21 at Priedaine, 1017 Highway 33 East, Freehold. After 5:30 p.m. there will be performances by folk dance groups and musical ensembles, followed by dancing for all. Singer Ance Krauze from Latvia performs in concert from 7-8:30 p.m. Admission is USD 20. For more information, please visit www.priedaine.org.
- Germany
- Jāņi in Hamburg
Latvians and their friends in the Hamburg area will celebrate Jāņi beginning at 17:00 hours June 21 at the home of Svenja Furken, Brauner Hirsch 70, Ahrensburg. The event is organized by the Latvian Society in Hamburg (Latviešu biedrība Hamburgā). A bonfire, singing and other activities are planned. Admission is EUR 5. Participants will be able to pitch tents in a nearby meadow. To register, e-mail . For further information, visit www.hamburga-lv.de.
- Ohio
- Jāņi in Cleveland
A Jāņi celebration begins at 5 p.m. June 21 in the Ottawa Point Reserved Picnic Area of Cleveland Metroparks’ Brecksville Reservation, located in Brecksville south of Cleveland. Participants should bring their own food. Admission is by donation. The event is organized by the Latvian Welfare Association Daugavas Vanagi.
- United Kingdom
- Jāņi in London
A Jāņi celebration is scheduled June 21 in the Daugavas Vanagi House, 72 Queensborough Terrace, London. Latvian beer, John’s cheese, pīrāgi and other refreshments will be available. For further information, telephone +44 (0) 20 7229 1652.
- New Hampshire
- Jāņi at Piesaule
Jāņi will be celebrated starting at 5:30 p.m. June 21 at the Boston Latvian Congregation Camp Piesaule, Lake Massasecum, Bradford. A church service is scheduled at 11 a.m. June 22. For further information, visit piesaule.org.
- Ireland
- Jāņi at Rathbeggan Lakes
A Jāņi celebration begins with family events at 18:00 hours June 21 at Rathbeggan Lakes, County Meath, and continues until the next morning. The family events run until 21:00 hours and will include various attractions, including ceramics lessons with Leo Cīrulis, games with Jampadracis and a Latvian business exhibit. The Līgo celebration, led by Bonija, is set to start at 21:00 hours. The band Kreicbergas ziķeri from Latvia will provide live music and a buffet will be available through the night. Admission to just the family events is EUR 15. Admission to the entire celebration is EUR 30 (or EUR 25 if purchased in advance). For further information, telephone +353 0879970440 or visit the Web site of the Latvian Association for Latvians in Ireland, www.latviesi.org. The celebration is organized by LALI with support from the Embassy of Latvia in Dublin and the weekly newspaper Sveiks!.
- United Kingdom
- Jāņi at Straumēni
A Jāņi celebration begins at 18:30 hours June 21 at the Straumēni rest home, Catthorpe Manor, Catthorpe, Leicestershire. The dance troupes Janita and Oļi, both from Olaine in Latvia, will perform. Also on the program is a buffet, a lottery and refreshments. Admission is GPB. Those staying in tents or motorhomes will be charged GPB 3.
- Ontario
- Summer solstice celebration at Sidrabene
A summer solstice celebration begins at 7 p.m. June 21 at Camp Sidrabene, 5100 Appleby Line, Milton West. On the program is the show “Jāņu sēta” at 7 p.m., a dance to the music of rock group Lusts starting at 9 p.m., and performances and singing at 10 p.m. Folk dance troupes appearing will include Diždancis, Daugaviņa and Dižaisdancis. Musical director for the evening is Helēna Ginters and program director is Maija Ķuze. A worship service is scheduled at 11 a.m. June 22. Adult admission to the events is CAD 25; students get in for CAD 10. Children to age 12 get in free.
- Wisconsin
- Jāņi at the Tupesis property
A Jāņi celebration is set to start the evening of June 21 at the rural Tupesis property south of Tomah. Participants may stay in tents on the property or in nearby hotels. It is expected that some celebrants from Dievsēta near Warrens will join the festivities. For further information, contact Aija Kīns, +1 (773) 329-0309 or , or Ēriks Kīns, +1 (773) 619-1320 or , or visit their Web site, www.tupesujani.com.
- Sweden
- Jāņi near Göteborg
A Jāņi celebration is planned June 21 at the home of Elita and Gunārs Veide near Göteborg. Participants are asked to bring food and, if they wish to stay the night, sleeping bags. Register by calling +46 0320 461 61 or +46 0730 66 70 72. For further information, visit the Web site of the Latvian Association in Göteborg, www.latnet.se/lag.
- Wisconsin
- Jāņi at Dievsēta
A Jāņi celebration begins at about 7 p.m. June 21 at the Latvian center Dievsēta, 19264 Bittersweet Ave., Warrens. All day participants will be able to help prepare food, make wreaths and enjoy other activities. Some participants likely also will travel to the Tupesis property near Tomah to celebrate. Dinner will be served June 21 and breakfast on June 22. Accommodations, including for those in tents, ir USD 15 for adults and USD 5 for children ages 6-13. Meals are USD 5 for adults and USD 2 for children ages 6-13. Children age 5 and younger are admitted free. Those expecting to stay overnight at Dievsēta, either in rooms or in tents, should register by contacting Zinta Pone at +1 (612) 751-1679 or . Dievsēta is owned by the Piemare congregation of the Dievturi.
- Washington
- Jāņi at West Coast Latvian Education Center
Jāņi will be celebrated June 21 at the West Coast Latvian Education Center (Rietumkrasta Latviešu izglītības centrs), 3381 W. Dayton-Airport Road, Shelton. For further information, visit www.kursa.org.
- Ontario
- Cosmos in Ottawa
The Latvian a capella group Cosmos performs at 10:30 p.m. June 21 in the National Arts Centre Studio, 53 Elgin St., Ottawa. The performance is part of the Ottawa Jazz Festival. Tickets at CAD 15. For information on the festival and to order tickets, visit www.ottawajazzfestival.com.
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