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Events for October 2008
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Queensland Harvest FestivalThe Queensland Latvian Lutheran congregation’s annual Harvest Festival begins at 13:00 hours Oct, 4 at the Latvian House, 24 Church Court, Buranda. The festival will include a lottery and bazaar. Please bring food or drink to share. |
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New York Harvest Festival at Long Island Latvian ChurchThe annual Harvest Festival church service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 5 at the Latvian Ev. Lutheran Church, 4 Riga Lane, Melville. A celebration with Latvian style foods and desserts, a raffle drawing, and a performance by the Long Island Latvian theater group will follow in the church social hall. All are welcome at this event hosted by the church’s Women’s Committee. For further information contact Ilze Beiniķe at . |
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Ohio Harvest Festival in ClevelandHarvest Festival (Pļaujas svētki) is scheduled following the 11 a.m. service Oct. 5 in the United Latvian Ev. Lutheran Church of Cleveland, 1385 Andrews Ave., Lakewood. A cold buffet will be available. The event is organized by the church’s Ladies Committee. |
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New South Wales Seniors program set in SydneyA program for senior citizens begins at noon Oct. 10 in the Sydney Latvian House, 32-34 Parnell St., Strathfield. On the program is a presentation by Juris Zemītis about the Web site dpalbums.lv, as well as a video about the Latvian Song and Dance Celebration. |
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Minnesota Muzikālais teātris 7 performs in MinneapolisThe Rīga-based Muzikālais teātris 7 performs the A. R. Gurney play “Mīlestības vēstules” (Love Letters) at 7 p.m. Oct. 10 in the Latvian Ev.-Lutheran Church of Minneapolis and St. Paul, 3152 17th Ave. S., Minneapolis. Acting in the play’s two roles are Mirdza Martinsone un Juris Kalniņš. The performance is organized by the Latvian Organization Association of Minnesota and the folk ensemble Teiksma. |
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11
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New York San Francisco theater performs Staprans’ playSanfrancisko Mazais teātris will perform Raimonds Staprans’ play “Meli un to piedošana” ("Lies and their Forgiveness") at 7 p.m. Oct. 11 in the Latvian Ev. Lutheran Church, 4 Riga Lane, Melville. Admission is USD 20. For more information contact Jānis Riekstiņš at or +1 (516) 674-8802. This event is organized by the Latvian Cultural Association TILTS and the Council of Latvian Organizations of New York. |
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New Jersey Priedaine hosts performance of Staprans’ playSanfrancisko Mazais teātris will perform Raimonds Staprans’ play “Meli un to piedošana” ("Lies and their Forgiveness") at 2 p.m. Oct. 12 at Priedaine, 1017 Highway 33 East, Freehold. Admission is USD 20. For more information visit www.priedaine.org. |
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New York Flea Market at the DV HouseThe New York chapter of the Daugavas Vanagi will hold a flea market from noon to 4 p.m Oct. 18 at the New York Daugavas Vanagi House, 115 West 183rd Street, Bronx. If you have items to donate for the flea market bring them to the DV house a few days before the market. For more information contact Imants Kalniņš at or +1 (201) 933-8234. |
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Queensland Zolīte afternoon in BrisbaneThe Daugavas Vanagi sponsors a monthly gathering for enthusiasts of the card game zolīte. Come and play at 13:00 hours Oct. 18 at the Latvian House, 24 Church Court, Buranda. Admission is AUD 5. |
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New South Wales Klubs KaladūThe organizers of the 52nd Australian Latvian Arts Festival in Sydney will hold a warm-up celebration and fundraiser for the festival beginning at 19:30 hours Oct. 18 in the Sydney Latvian House, 32 Parnell Street, Strathfield. At this event—called “Klubs Kaladū” after the common Christmas song refrain—local Latvian musicians will lead guests on a musical journey from Līvāni to Louisiana and anywhere inbetween, but all the while staying in a cozy nightclub atmosphere. Drinks and snacks will be available for sale. Admission is AUD 10. For more details visit www.latvianartsfestival.org.au.
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Ohio Baptists set annual festivalThe 57th annual festival of the Clevland Latvian Baptist Congregation is scheduled at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 19 in the Bethel Church of Cleveland Heights, 2706 Noble Road, Cleveland. |
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23
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District of Columbia Jukka Rislakki book signingA discussion about Jukka Rislakki’s book, The Case for Latvia – Disinformation Campaigns Against a Small Nation: Fourteen Hard Questions and Straight Answers about a Baltic Country will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 23, at the Embassy of Latvia, 2306 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington. Rislakki, a journalist and Baltic correspondent from 1990-2001, will be on hand to sign books. He currently lives and works as a freelance writer in Jūrmala, Latvia. In his book Rislakki examines recent charges and accusations about Latvia and Latvians and provides an outline of the country’s recent history while attempting to separate documented historical fact from misinformation and deliberate disinformation. His analysis helps to explain why the Baltic States (population 7 million) consistently top the enemy lists in public opinion polls of Russia (143 million). Some copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. It can also be purchased from Amazon.com and BalticShop.com. Please RSVP for the event by writing to .
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24
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New York ‘The Soviet Story’ shows in New York CityDirector Edvīns Šnore’s documentary The Soviet Story—winner of the Jury Prize at the 2008 Boston Film Festival— is scheduled Oct. 24-30 at Village East Cinema, 181-189 2nd Ave., New York. Screenings on Oct. 24 are at noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. The film is in English. Visit www.villageeastcinema.com for ticket prices. |
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New York Rota’s fall festival in the CatskillsA fall festival will take place Oct. 24-26 at the Latvian Veterans’ Center Rota, 82 Rota Road, Elka Park. The program will include beer tasting, dinner and a party in Rota’s bar with live music by The Lugers (Karlis Alversons, Alvis Briģis and Lars Alversons) performing in Latvian and English. Proceeds benefit Rota and Rota’s work. For more information visit www.rotalodge.org.
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Ireland Sudraba performs in DroghedaLatvian cellist Marta Sudraba performs with the Ulster Orchestra at 8 p.m. Oct. 24 in St. Peter’s Church of Ireland, Peter Street, Drogheda. The concert is part of the Temenos 08 music festival. The orchestra, conducted by Tõnu Kaljuste, is to perform three works by Sir John Tavener. Also performing are violinist Ioana Petcu Colan and mezzosoprano Doreen Curran. For further information, visit www.louthcms.org. |
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New York Rota’s fall festival in the CatskillsA fall festival will take place Oct. 24-26 at the Latvian Veterans’ Center Rota, 82 Rota Road, Elka Park. The program will include beer tasting, dinner and a party in Rota’s bar with live music by The Lugers (Karlis Alversons, Alvis Briģis and Lars Alversons) performing in Latvian and English. Proceeds benefit Rota and Rota’s work. For more information visit www.rotalodge.org.
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New York ‘The Soviet Story’ shows in New York CityDirector Edvīns Šnore’s documentary The Soviet Story—winner of the Jury Prize at the 2008 Boston Film Festival— is scheduled Oct. 24-30 at Village East Cinema, 181-189 2nd Ave., New York. Screenings on Oct. 25 are at noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. The film is in English. Visit www.villageeastcinema.com for ticket prices. |
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Queensland BBQ party with SenčiThe Daugavas Vanagi folk dance group Senči will host a barbeque party beginning at 14:00 hours Oct. 25 at the Latvian House, 24 Church Court, Buranda. Enjoy grilled sausages, kotletes and other meats, along with a variety of salads. Coffee and desserts will also be available. A lottery is planned, with all proceeds benefiting the Latvian House. Admission is AUD 15. |
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Minnesota ‘Candle evening’ at Crystal Lake CemeteryThe Minnesota Latvian community’s annual “candle evening” will take place at 5 p.m. Oct. 25 at Crystal Lake Cemetery, 3816 Penn Ave. N., Minneapolis. A warm dinner will be available afterwards at the Latvian Ev. Lutheran Church, 3152 17th Ave. S., Minneapolis. |
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Ireland Sudraba performs in DundalkLatvian cellist Marta Sudraba performs with the Polyphony vocal ensemble, directed by Stephen Layton, at 8 p.m. Oct. 25 in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Francis Street, Dundalk. The concert is part of the Temenos 08 music festival. On the program is a series of works by Sir John Tavener. Also performing are Patricia Rozario and the Oriel Trio. For further information, visit www.louthcms.org. |
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New York Rota’s fall festival in the CatskillsA fall festival will take place Oct. 24-26 at the Latvian Veterans’ Center Rota, 82 Rota Road, Elka Park. The program will include beer tasting, dinner and a party in Rota’s bar with live music by The Lugers (Karlis Alversons, Alvis Briģis and Lars Alversons) performing in Latvian and English. Proceeds benefit Rota and Rota’s work. For more information visit www.rotalodge.org.
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New York ‘The Soviet Story’ shows in New York CityDirector Edvīns Šnore’s documentary The Soviet Story—winner of the Jury Prize at the 2008 Boston Film Festival— is scheduled Oct. 24-30 at Village East Cinema, 181-189 2nd Ave., New York. Screenings on Oct. 26 are at noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. The film is in English. Visit www.villageeastcinema.com for ticket prices. |
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27
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New York ‘The Soviet Story’ shows in New York CityDirector Edvīns Šnore’s documentary The Soviet Story—winner of the Jury Prize at the 2008 Boston Film Festival— is scheduled Oct. 24-30 at Village East Cinema, 181-189 2nd Ave., New York. Screenings on Oct. 27 are at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. The film is in English. Visit www.villageeastcinema.com for ticket prices. |
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Oct
28
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New York ‘The Soviet Story’ shows in New York CityDirector Edvīns Šnore’s documentary The Soviet Story—winner of the Jury Prize at the 2008 Boston Film Festival— is scheduled Oct. 24-30 at Village East Cinema, 181-189 2nd Ave., New York. Screenings on Oct. 28 are at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. The film is in English. Visit www.villageeastcinema.com for ticket prices. |
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New York ‘The Soviet Story’ shows in New York CityDirector Edvīns Šnore’s documentary The Soviet Story—winner of the Jury Prize at the 2008 Boston Film Festival— is scheduled Oct. 24-30 at Village East Cinema, 181-189 2nd Ave., New York. Screenings on Oct. 29 are at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. The film is in English. Visit www.villageeastcinema.com for ticket prices. |
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New York ‘The Soviet Story’ shows in New York CityDirector Edvīns Šnore’s documentary The Soviet Story—winner of the Jury Prize at the 2008 Boston Film Festival— is scheduled Oct. 24-30 at Village East Cinema, 181-189 2nd Ave., New York. Screenings on Oct. 30 are at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. The film is in English. Visit www.villageeastcinema.com for ticket prices. |
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