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Events for January 2009
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Jan
02
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New South Wales 3x3 camp to take place near SydneyThe annual 3x3 camp in Australia will take place Jan. 2-8 at the Wombaroo Adventure Centre, Wombeyan Caves Rd., Mittagong. The centre is a one-and-a-half hour drive from Sydney. 3x3 is a week-long camp for Latvians of all ages. The program includes lectures on various Latvian topics, workshops to learn crafts, children’s activities, and socializing. Former Latvian president Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga and her husband, Imants Freibergs, as well as the folklore group Laiksne will be featured guests at this year’s 3x3 camp. For more information and to register, contact Linda Graudiņa at . |
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Jan
04
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New York Christmas celebrations in New YorkChristmas celebrations will take place at the Yonkers and Long Island Latvian churches on Jan. 4. The Yonkers Epiphany church service will begin at 10 a.m. at the Latvian Ev. Lutheran Church, 253 Valentine Lane, Yonkers. The Long Island Epiphany church service will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Latvian Ev. Lutheran Church, 4 Riga Lane, Melville. The eglītes will follow the services. Guests at the Long Island church are requested to bring something for the pot-luck brunch but everyone is welcome even without bringing food. For more information write to Ilze Beiniķis at . |
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Jan
09
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California Vaikule, Stībelis perform in Los AngelesLatvian pop and jazz singer Laima Vaikule teams up with pop singer Jānis Stībelis for a concert beginning at 8 p.m. Jan. 9 in the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, 4401 W. 8th St., Los Angeles. The concert is part of a 12-city North American tour from Jan. 9-25. Known for her long collaboration with Latvian composer Raimonds Pauls and Russian poet Ilya Reznik, Vaikule has found success in Russia since the mid-1980s. This tour is therefore geared more toward Russian-speaking audiences. Stībelis, who also uses the English stage name Jay Stever, has performed with Vaikule in concerts in Latvia and Russia. The pair will be accompanied by a live orchestra and back-up singers. For more information visit show.rtvi.com. |
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Jan
10
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California Vaikule, Stībelis perform in San FranciscoLatvian pop and jazz singer Laima Vaikule teams up with pop singer Jānis Stībelis for a concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10 in the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, 3301 Lyon St., San Francisco. The concert is part of a 12-city North American tour from Jan. 9-25. Known for her long collaboration with Latvian composer Raimonds Pauls and Russian poet Ilya Reznik, Vaikule has found success in Russia since the mid-1980s. This tour is therefore geared more toward Russian-speaking audiences. Stībelis, who also uses the English stage name Jay Stever, has performed with Vaikule in concerts in Latvia and Russia. The pair will be accompanied by a live orchestra and back-up singers. For more information visit show.rtvi.com. |
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Jan
11
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Colorado Vaikule, Stībelis perform in DenverLatvian pop and jazz singer Laima Vaikule teams up with pop singer Jānis Stībelis for a concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11 in the Teikyo Loretto Heights Theater, 3001 S. Federal Blvd., Denver. The concert is part of a 12-city North American tour from Jan. 9-25. Known for her long collaboration with Latvian composer Raimonds Pauls and Russian poet Ilya Reznik, Vaikule has found success in Russia since the mid-1980s. This tour is therefore geared more toward Russian-speaking audiences. Stībelis, who also uses the English stage name Jay Stever, has performed with Vaikule in concerts in Latvia and Russia. The pair will be accompanied by a live orchestra and back-up singers. For more information visit show.rtvi.com. |
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Jan
13
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British Columbia Vaikule, Stībelis perform in Vancouver areaLatvian pop and jazz singer Laima Vaikule teams up with pop singer Jānis Stībelis for a concert beginning at 8 p.m. Jan. 13 in the Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond. The concert is part of a 12-city North American tour from Jan. 9-25. Known for her long collaboration with Latvian composer Raimonds Pauls and Russian poet Ilya Reznik, Vaikule has found success in Russia since the mid-1980s. This tour is therefore geared more toward Russian-speaking audiences. Stībelis, who also uses the English stage name Jay Stever, has performed with Vaikule in concerts in Latvia and Russia. The pair will be accompanied by a live orchestra and back-up singers. For more information visit show.rtvi.com. |
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Jan
15
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Québec Vaikule, Stībelis perform in concertLatvian pop and jazz singer Laima Vaikule teams up with pop singer Jānis Stībelis for a concert beginning at 8 p.m. Jan. 15 in the Salle Jean-Grimaldi, 1111 rue Lapierre, porte #4, LaSalle. The concert is part of a 12-city North American tour from Jan. 9-25. Known for her long collaboration with Latvian composer Raimonds Pauls and Russian poet Ilya Reznik, Vaikule has found success in Russia since the mid-1980s. This tour is therefore geared more toward Russian-speaking audiences. Stībelis, who also uses the English stage name Jay Stever, has performed with Vaikule in concerts in Latvia and Russia. The pair will be accompanied by a live orchestra and back-up singers. For more information visit show.rtvi.com. |
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Jan
16
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Ontario Vaikule, Stībelis perform in TorontoLatvian pop and jazz singer Laima Vaikule teams up with pop singer Jānis Stībelis for a concert beginning at 8 p.m. Jan. 16 in the Metro Toronto Convention Center, 255 Front St. W., Toronto. The concert is part of a 12-city North American tour from Jan. 9-25. Known for her long collaboration with Latvian composer Raimonds Pauls and Russian poet Ilya Reznik, Vaikule has found success in Russia since the mid-1980s. This tour is therefore geared more toward Russian-speaking audiences. Stībelis, who also uses the English stage name Jay Stever, has performed with Vaikule in concerts in Latvia and Russia. The pair will be accompanied by a live orchestra and back-up singers. For more information visit show.rtvi.com. |
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Jan
17
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Germany Novuss tournament in Hürth-GleuelAn international men’s and women’s individual novuss tournament is scheduled to begin at 10:00 hours Jan. 17 in Landhotel am Freischütz, Innungstr. 1, Hürth-Gleuel. The tournament, featuring 20 tables, is organized by Deutscher Novuss Sport Verband e.V. Participation cost is EUR 30. Registration information in Latvian, Russian and German is available by e-mailing or by telephone at +49 0172-5924673 or +49 0221-1692374. |
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Michigan Vaikule, Stībelis perform in Detroit areaLatvian pop and jazz singer Laima Vaikule teams up with pop singer Jānis Stībelis for a concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17 in Millenium Centre Theatre, 15600 J.L. Hudson Dr., Southfield. The concert is part of a 12-city North American tour from Jan. 9-25. Known for her long collaboration with Latvian composer Raimonds Pauls and Russian poet Ilya Reznik, Vaikule has found success in Russia since the mid-1980s. This tour is therefore geared more toward Russian-speaking audiences. Stībelis, who also uses the English stage name Jay Stever, has performed with Vaikule in concerts in Latvia and Russia. The pair will be accompanied by a live orchestra and back-up singers. For more information visit show.rtvi.com. |
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Jan
18
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Latvia Dievkalpojums bijušajiem trimdiniekiemDievkalpojums bijušajiem trimdiniekiem notiks 18.jānvārī, pulksten 15.00, Rīgas Vecā Sv. Ģertrūdes baznīcā, Ģertrūdes iela 8, Rīgā. Kalpos prāv. Klāvs Bērziņš. Pēc dievkalpojuma kafijas galds draudzes telpās ar līdzi ņemtiem groziņiem. |
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Illinois Vaikule, Stībelis perform in Chicago areaLatvian pop and jazz singer Laima Vaikule teams up with pop singer Jānis Stībelis for a concert beginning at 7 p.m. Jan. 18 in Christian Heritage Academy, 315 Waukegan Road, Northfield. The concert is part of a 12-city North American tour from Jan. 9-25. Known for her long collaboration with Latvian composer Raimonds Pauls and Russian poet Ilya Reznik, Vaikule has found success in Russia since the mid-1980s. This tour is therefore geared more toward Russian-speaking audiences. Stībelis, who also uses the English stage name Jay Stever, has performed with Vaikule in concerts in Latvia and Russia. The pair will be accompanied by a live orchestra and back-up singers. For more information visit show.rtvi.com. |
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Jan
22
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Massachusetts Vaikule, Stībelis perform in BostonLatvian pop and jazz singer Laima Vaikule teams up with pop singer Jānis Stībelis for a concert beginning at 8 p.m. Jan. 22 in John Hancock Hall, 180 Berkeley St., Boston. The concert is part of a 12-city North American tour from Jan. 9-25. Known for her long collaboration with Latvian composer Raimonds Pauls and Russian poet Ilya Reznik, Vaikule has found success in Russia since the mid-1980s. This tour is therefore geared more toward Russian-speaking audiences. Stībelis, who also uses the English stage name Jay Stever, has performed with Vaikule in concerts in Latvia and Russia. The pair will be accompanied by a live orchestra and back-up singers. For more information visit show.rtvi.com. |
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Jan
23
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Pennsylvania Vaikule, Stībelis perform in PhiladelphiaLatvian pop and jazz singer Laima Vaikule teams up with pop singer Jānis Stībelis for a concert beginning at 8 p.m. Jan. 23 in Lower Moreland High School, 555 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia. The concert is part of a 12-city North American tour from Jan. 9-25. Known for her long collaboration with Latvian composer Raimonds Pauls and Russian poet Ilya Reznik, Vaikule has found success in Russia since the mid-1980s. This tour is therefore geared more toward Russian-speaking audiences. Stībelis, who also uses the English stage name Jay Stever, has performed with Vaikule in concerts in Latvia and Russia. The pair will be accompanied by a live orchestra and back-up singers. For more information visit show.rtvi.com. |
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Jan
24
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Queensland Zolīte afternoon in BrisbaneThe Brisbane chapter of the Daugavas Vanagi hosts an afternoon devoted to the popular card game zolīte at 13:00 hours Jan. 24. Admission is AUD 5. |
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New York Latvian Culture Days in New YorkThe annual Culture Days will take place in New York beginning at 3 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Daugavas Vanagi House, 115 W. 183rd St., Bronx. The first event will feature testimonials to people recently honored for their achievements. The event is organized by the Council of Latvian American Organizations in New York. For more information write to Jānis Riekstiņš at . |
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New York Vaikule, Stībelis perform in BrooklynLatvian pop and jazz singer Laima Vaikule teams up with pop singer Jānis Stībelis for a concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 in Millenium Theatre, 1029 Brighton Beach Ave., Brooklyn. The concert is part of a 12-city North American tour from Jan. 9-25. Known for her long collaboration with Latvian composer Raimonds Pauls and Russian poet Ilya Reznik, Vaikule has found success in Russia since the mid-1980s. This tour is therefore geared more toward Russian-speaking audiences. Stībelis, who also uses the English stage name Jay Stever, has performed with Vaikule in concerts in Latvia and Russia. The pair will be accompanied by a live orchestra and back-up singers. For more information visit show.rtvi.com. |
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Jan
25
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Florida Vaikule, Stībelis perform in Miami areaLatvian pop and jazz singer Laima Vaikule teams up with pop singer Jānis Stībelis for a concert beginning at 8 p.m. Jan. 25 in the N.M.B. Performing Arts Theater, 17011 N.E. 19th Ave., North Miami Beach. The concert is part of a 12-city North American tour from Jan. 9-25. Known for her long collaboration with Latvian composer Raimonds Pauls and Russian poet Ilya Reznik, Vaikule has found success in Russia since the mid-1980s. This tour is therefore geared more toward Russian-speaking audiences. Stībelis, who also uses the English stage name Jay Stever, has performed with Vaikule in concerts in Latvia and Russia. The pair will be accompanied by a live orchestra and back-up singers. For more information visit show.rtvi.com. |
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Jan
31
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New Jersey Draudzīgais aicinājums at PriedaineA commemoration of Draudzīgais aicinājums will begin at 2 p.m. Jan. 31 at the New Jersey Latvian Society Center Priedaine, 1017 Highway 33 East, Freehold. Draudzīgais aicinājums (The Friendly Invitation) is an annual charitable appeal started in Latvia in 1935 in support of schools and learning. For more information visit Priedaine’s Web site at www.priedaine.org. |
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