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Events for December 2008
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Latvia Jazz singer Kate McGarry in concertAmerican jazz singer Kate McGarry performs the final concert of this year’s Rīgas Ritmi music festival. The concert is scheduled at 19:00 hours Dec. 5 in the Lielā Ģilde, Amatu 6, Rīga. For further information, visit www.rigasritmi.lv |
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06
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Pennsylvania Christmas bazaar in PhiladelphiaThe traditional Christmas Bazaar (tirdziņš) will begin at noon Dec. 6 at the Philadelphia Society of Free Letts, 531 N. 7th St., Philadelphia. Latvian jewelry, books, compact discs, cards, decorations, hand-knitted hats and other Latvian crafts will be on sale from Balticshop.com and other vendors. Piparkūkas, pīrāgi, Latvian bread, cake and pies, gray peas, gotiņas and other foods will also be available for purchase. Enjoy a Latvian style lunch with some Latvian beer afterwards. Open to the public. |
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Massachusetts Premiere of Vasks’ music at HarvardThe Harvard-Radcliffe Chorus, conducted by Kevin Leong, will perform Francis Poulenc’s radiant “Gloria” and the Boston-area premiere of the haunting “Dona nobis pacem” by contemporary Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks at 8 p.m. Dec. 6 in Sanders Theatre at Harvard University, 45 Quincy St., Cambridge. General admission is USD 18, students and seniors USD 9. Tickets are available by calling the Harvard Box Office at +1 (617) 496-2222 or visiting ofa.fas.harvard.edu. For more information visit www.hcs.harvard.edu. |
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Dec
07
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New York Advent concert in New YorkThe New York Latvian Choir presents an Advent Sunday concert at 10 a.m. Dec. 7 in the New York Latvian Ev. Lutheran Church, 253 Valentine Lane, Yonkers. The choir will sing the cantata “Ziemassvētku vakarā” by Ēriks Ešenvalds and the cantata “Latviešu Ziemassvētki” by Romualds Jermaks. Featured performers will include Laila Liepiņa (soprano), Sarma Dindzāne-Vansenta (alto), the New York Latvian choir, the Bronx chamber orchestra, and conductors Andrejs Jansons and Laura Padega Zāmura. A light lunch will be served after the concert. Admission is USD 25 and includes both the concert and lunch; children 13 and under will be admitted free. The ladies’ auxiliary will also be selling books. |
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New York Christmas bazaar and fair on Long IslandA Christmas bazaar and fair will follow the 10:30 a.m. church service on Dec. 7 at the Latvian Ev. Lutheran Church, 4 Riga Lane, Melville. Enjoy a Latvian style lunch and then buy home-baked gingerbread cookies, rye bread, cakes, pīrāgi, barley sausage, grey peas, gotiņa candies and other delicacies. There will also be a table with Latvian books and handicrafts for sale. A raffle drawing will be held. All are invited. For more information contact Ilze Beiniķe at . |
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Dec
09
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Queensland Christmas celebration in BrisbaneThe annual “Brīvļaužu” Christmas celebration will take place at 10 a..m. Dec. 9 in the Brisbane Latvian House, 24 Church Ave., Buranda. The choir Beverīna will sing at the event, which will also include a small craft and foods sale. Cost for tea and lunch is AUD 10. |
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Dec
13
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Queensland Craft, gift sale in BrisbaneSaule Ltd. is hosting a rummage, craft, gift and foods sale from 8:00 to 13:00 hours Dec. 13. in the Brisbane Latvian House, 24 Church Ave., Buranda. The local chapter of Daugavas Vanagi will hold its annual meeting and Christmas party following the sale beginning at 14:00 hours. |
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New York Cookie baking and Christmas bazaar in BrooklynThe annual Christmas program and gingerbread baking party begins at 1 p.m. Dec. 13 in the Latvian Ev. Lutheran Church of New York, 564 Second St., Brooklyn. The cookie baking will take place from 1-3 p.m. Gingerbread dough will be available on site for USD 5, but please register beforehand by contacting Vija Eversone-Garvey at +1 (646) 334-8263 or . A short church service will take place at 3 p.m., and the Christmas program, including the singing of chorales, will follow. Mulled wine and pīrāgi will be available. |
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Pennsylvania Soviet Story screenings in PhiladelphiaThe Latvian Society of Philadelphia and Kinofilm Project present the film “The Soviet Story” at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Dec. 13 at the Philadelphia Society of Free Letts, 531 North 7th St., Philadelphia. Admission is USD 9 for adults, USD 5 for students.
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Dec
14
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Pennsylvania Santa comes to PhiladelphiaThe Philadelphia Latvian Lutheran Church and Latvian School host an afternoon with Santa after the 11 a.m. church service Dec. 14 in the Latvian Lutheran Church of St. John, 301 N. Newtown Street Road, Newtown Square. All are welcome, but to be sure your child is on Santa’s list contact the school director, Silvija Mezgailis, at +1 (610) 277-8072 or . |
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Netherlands Christmas at the “Saulīte” Latvian schoolThe Saulīte Latvian school in the Netherlands will gather for Christmas-themed activities from 12:00 to 15:00 hours Dec. 14 at the European Patent Office, Den Haag, Patentlaan 2, Rijswijk. The day will begin with a visit to the animal park, followed by the preparation of Christmas ornaments, songs and games, and a small gift for every child. For more information and to register contact Kristīne Timma at +31 (0) 6291 79951 or .
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Pennsylvania ‘The Soviet Story’ in PhiladelphiaThe Latvian Society of Philadelphia and Kinofilm Project present the film “The Soviet Story” at 3 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Philadelphia Society of Free Letts, 531 North 7th St., Philadelphia. Admission is USD 9 for adults, USD 5 for students.
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Dec
20
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United Kingdom Latvians in Wales to gather for ChristmasA Christmas church service for Latvians living in Wales will take place at 4 p.m. Dec. 20 in the St. Barnabas Church, 57 Sketty Road, Uplands, Swansea. The service will be led by the Rev. Jāna Jēruma-Grīnberga. |
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Channel Islands Christmas service in GuernseyA Christmas service is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 20 in the Town Church, St. Peter Port, Guernsey. |
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Dec
24
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Illinois Christmas Eve service in ChicagoA Christmas Eve service is scheduled at 3 p.m. Dec. 24 in the Zion Latvian Ev.-Lutheran Church, 6551 W. Montrose Ave., Chicago. The Chicago Latvian Baptist congregation will join the service and the Zion church choir will perform. |
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Illinois Christmas Eve service in ChicagoA Christmas Eve service is scheduled at 6 p.m. Dec. 24 in the Zion Latvian Ev.-Lutheran Church, 6551 W. Montrose Ave., Chicago. The Zion church choir and children’s ensemble will perform. The sermon will be delivered by the Rev. Krists Kalniņš.
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Dec
26
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Michigan 2x2 youth seminarThe Latvian youth seminar 2x2 will take place from Dec. 26-31 at the Miracle Camp and Retreat Center, 25281 80th Ave., Lawton. 2x2 offers a wide variety of in-depth seminars and workshops on many Latvian topics, including politics, art, folklore, film, literature, foods, silversmithing, dancing, youth culture, and outdoor winter adventures. 2x2 is meant for youths at least 18 years of age. The participation fee is USD 325 and includes everything, including lodging, food and a t-shirt. For more information and for registration materials visit www.divreizdivi.com. |
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New South Wales Australian Latvian Arts FestivalThe Sydney latvian community hosts the 52nd Australian Latvian Arts Festival (Austrālijas latviešu 52. Kultūras dienas) from Dec. 26-31. For information on a wide variety of concerts, events and exhibitions, visit www.latvianartsfestival.org.au. |
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Dec
27
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New South Wales Australian Latvian Arts FestivalThe Sydney latvian community hosts the 52nd Australian Latvian Arts Festival (Austrālijas latviešu 52. Kultūras dienas) from Dec. 26-31. For information on a wide variety of concerts, events and exhibitions, visit www.latvianartsfestival.org.au. |
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Dec
28
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New South Wales Australian Latvian Arts FestivalThe Sydney latvian community hosts the 52nd Australian Latvian Arts Festival (Austrālijas latviešu 52. Kultūras dienas) from Dec. 26-31. For information on a wide variety of concerts, events and exhibitions, visit www.latvianartsfestival.org.au. |
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Dec
29
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New South Wales Australian Latvian Arts FestivalThe Sydney latvian community hosts the 52nd Australian Latvian Arts Festival (Austrālijas latviešu 52. Kultūras dienas) from Dec. 26-31. For information on a wide variety of concerts, events and exhibitions, visit www.latvianartsfestival.org.au. |
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Dec
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New South Wales Australian Latvian Arts FestivalThe Sydney latvian community hosts the 52nd Australian Latvian Arts Festival (Austrālijas latviešu 52. Kultūras dienas) from Dec. 26-31. For information on a wide variety of concerts, events and exhibitions, visit www.latvianartsfestival.org.au. |
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Indiana New Year’s in IndianapolisThe Indianapolis Latvian Youth Association (Indianapoles Latviešu Jauniešu Apvienība) is organizing a New Year’s celebration in conjunction with the Indianapolis Latvian Community Center from Dec. 30 to Jan. 1 at the Latvian Community Center, 1008 W. 64th St., Indianapolis. Times, prices and hotel information will follow. For more information visit www.myspace.com/indylv or write to Andrejs Kancs at or Kristina Johnson at . |
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Dec
31
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New South Wales Australian Latvian Arts FestivalThe Sydney latvian community hosts the 52nd Australian Latvian Arts Festival (Austrālijas latviešu 52. Kultūras dienas) from Dec. 26-31. For information on a wide variety of concerts, events and exhibitions, visit www.latvianartsfestival.org.au. |
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Pennsylvania New Year’s Eve ball in PhiladelphiaThe American Latvian Youth Association (ALJA) is hosting a New Year’s Eve ball on Dec. 31 at the Philadelphia Society of Free Letts, 531 North 7th St., Philadelphia. The day will begin at noon with a historic tour of Independence Hall. Cocktails will begin at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m. Dancing will begin at 8 p.m. with live music provided by 925 Entertainment. Join fellow revelers for the Mummers’ Day parade on Jan. 1. Dinner costs USD 15. Admission is USD 50 per person or USD 80 per couple and includes a glass of champagne and ALJA membership for one year. Dinner is an extra USD 15. For more information visit www.jaungads.com or write to . |
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Michigan New Year’s Eve in KalamazooThe Kalamazoo Latvian Association is organizing a New Year’s Eve event, “Casino Royale 009,” beginning at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Kalamazoo Latvian Center, 100 Cherry Hill, Kalamazoo. Try your luck gambling with black jack, Texas Hold’em, roulette and craps. Thousands of dollars in prizes will be handed out. Performances are planned by Delete, Vija Vīksne and others, while dancing will be to DJ MGD. Appetizers will be available all night, including a chocolate lovers’ buffet and a midnight champagne brunch. Admission is USD 65 for adults and USD 45 for 2x2 camp participants and seniors, if registered by Dec. 26. After Dec. 26 and at the door all tickets are USD 75. To register online and for more information, see www.kalamazu.com. |
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New Jersey New Year’s Eve at PriedaineRing in the new year beginning at 8 p.m. Dec. 31 at Priedaine, 1017 Highway 33 East, Freehold. William Aust will play live music. For more information visit www.priedaine.org. |
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