Events for March 2012

Queensland

Kalpaks commemoration

The Daugavas Vanagi of Brisbane will host a commemoration of Col. Oskars Kalpaks and the Latvian Legion at 3 p.m. March 3. Juris Merija will speak about the “Studentu rota.” Admission is by donation.

New York

Kalpaks commemoration in New York

Church services in memory of the Col. Oskars Kalpaks Battalion and Students’ Company who fought in the war for Latvian Independence (1918-1921) will be held 10 a.m. March 4 in the Latvian Ev. Lutheran Church of New York, 254 Valentine Lane, Yonkers. A procession by Latvian student fraternities and sororities will also take place at the Yonkers Church. The church service will feature a performance by Jessica Sandidge (soprano) and David Moore (cello), accompanied by Inese Cederbaums (piano). After the service pianist Vilnis Klimanis will play songs with soldierly and academic themes. An academic address (in Latvian) will be given by Izolde Zīversa Preisa. A reception will follow with hors d’oeuvres provided by the Latvian Sororities Group of New York. All are welcome. Organized by the Latvian Fraternities Group of New York and the Daugavas Vanagi chapter of New York. For more information contact Vilnis Vīksne at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or +1 (718) 220-8191.

Michigan

Gaŗezers schedules board meeting

A meeting of the board of directors of the Latvian Center Gaŗezers is scheduled at 10 a.m. March 10 in the Saulgrieži building of the Latvian Center Gaŗezers, 57732 Lone Tree Road, Three Rivers. For further information, visit garezers.org.

Queensland

The poetry of Vizma Belševica

An afternoon devoted to the poetry of Vizma Belševica will take place at 2 p.m. March 10 in the Gertners home in Brisbane. All are welcome, but please call Sarma Gertnere beforehand at +61 (07) 3376 0696.

New JerseyNew York

Remembering Gunārs and Jautrīte Saliņš

An evening in remembrance of Gunārs Saliņs and his wife, Jautrīte Saliņa, will take place at 6 p.m. March 10 at the New Jersey Latvian Society “Priedaine”, 1017 Highway 33 East, Freehold. The program (in Latvian) will be in honor and remembrance of the poet Gunārs Saliņs (1924-2010) and the scholar of literature Jautrīte Saliņa (1924-2010). There will be a biographical overview of their lives and work in the Latvian artistic community focusing on the time of the Hell’s Kitchen era in the 1950s and 1960s in New York. This will be complemented by photographs and musical pieces composed by Arnolds Šturms, Gundega Šmite and Laila Saliņa, with Gunārs Saliņš’ texts and poems and Jautrītes Saliņš’ notes. Program will be performed by the Saliņš children: pastor Laris Salinš, singer Laila Saliņš, and the youngest daughter, flutist and psychotherapist Lalita Saliņš. Admission is USD 20, which includes dinner and the cultural program. For more information visit www.priedaine.org.

New York

Pancake breakfast in Yonkers

Church services followed by the annual pancake breakfast will begin at 10 a.m. March 11 in the Latvian Ev. Lutheran Church of New York, 254 Valentine Lane, Yonkers. Taste Latvian style pancakes and crepes in all styles: yeast, apple, cottage cheese, meat. Side dishes such as potatoes with herring will also be available, as well as fruit preserves of all kinds. There will also be a raffle drawing. Admission is USD 25 with proceeds to benefit the work of the New York Latvian Church. All are welcome. This events is organized by the New York Latvian Church’s Northern Region Women’s Committee.

Queensland

“Cepums” activities for children

The “Cepums” biweekly cooking and language activity for children is scheduled at 3 p.m. March 11 in the Brisbane Latvian House, 24 Church Ave., Buranda. The activities teach children how to prepare simple Latvian foods as well as give them the opportunity to meet with other children, sing songs, play games, and learn the basics of the Latvian language. Instruction takes place in both Latvian and English. Mothers and fathers are also welcome to join their children in the kitchen. For more information, contact Baiba Grīnberga at +61 0451 148 089 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Minnesota

Cantus performs Baltic songs

The Minneapolis-based men’s vocal ensemble Cantus performs a concert, “The Singing Revolution: Songs of the Baltic Awakening,” at 7:30 p.m. March 15 in The Cowles Center, 528 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis. For further information and to order tickets, visit www.cantussings.org.

Queensland

Zolīte in Brisbane

The Brisbane chapter of the Daugavas Vanagi hosts an afternoon of playing the card game zolīte beginning at noon March 17 in the Brisbane Latvian House, 24 Church Ave., Buranda. Participation is AUD 5 and all are welcome.

New York

Daugavas Vanagi to commemorate Kalpaks

The Daugavas Vanagi association will hold a commemoration for Col. Oskars Kalpaks and the Latvian Legion at 2 p.m. March 17 at the Daugavas Vanagi House, 115 West 183rd St., Bronx. The program will be followed by a Latvian lunch. Admission is USD 15, which includes lunch.

Minnesota

Cantus performs Baltic songs

The Minneapolis-based men’s vocal ensemble Cantus performs a concert, “The Singing Revolution: Songs of the Baltic Awakening,” at 7:30 p.m. March 17 in Sundin Music Hall, Hamline University, 1531 Hewitt Ave., St. Paul. For further information and to order tickets, visit www.cantussings.org.

New York

Long Island congregation to host annual spring event

Church services followed by the annual Spring Event will begin at 10:30 a.m. March 18 in the Latvian Ev. Lutheran Church of New York, 4 Riga Lane, Melville. The program (in Latvian) will feature Madelena Minate telling about her experiences during her “Sveika, Latvija!” trip and at the Gaŗezers Latvian High School in Three Rivers, Mich. This will be followed by a lunch, coffee, and a raffle drawing. The event is organized by the New York Latvian Church Long Island region Women’s Committee. For information write to Ilze Beinikis at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Minnesota

Film to be screened in Minneapolis

The film Es esmu latvietis will be screened at 1 p.m. March 18 in the Latvian Ev. Lutheran Church of Minneapolis and St. Paul, 3152 17th Ave. S., Minneapolis. The 1990 film is directed by Ansis Epners. Admission is by donation.

Minnesota

Cantus performs Baltic songs

The Minneapolis-based men’s vocal ensemble Cantus performs a concert, “The Singing Revolution: Songs of the Baltic Awakening,” at 3 p.m. March 18 in the Church of St. Michael, 611 3rd St. S., Stillwater. For further information and to order tickets, visit www.cantussings.org.

Minnesota

Cantus performs Baltic songs

The Minneapolis-based men’s vocal ensemble Cantus performs a concert, “The Singing Revolution: Songs of the Baltic Awakening,” at 10:30 a.m. March 23 in the Colonial Church of Edina, 6200 Colonial Way, Edina. For further information and to order tickets, visit www.cantussings.org.

Queensland

Brisbane Latvian Society meeting

The Brisbane Latvian Society will hold a general meeting at 14:00 hours March 24 at the Brisbane Latvian House, 24 Church Ave., Buranda. A video from Latvia will be shown following the meeting.

Ontario

Love and roses in Toronto

The chamber choir Dzirksts invites all to an evening of song beginning at 6 p.m. March 24 in the Latvian Canadian Cultural Centre, 4 Credit Union Drive, Toronto. The concert program, titled “Mīla un rozes” (Love and Roses), will begin at 7 p.m. Vizma Maksiņa is the artistic director of Dzirksts. Adult admission is CAD 25; youths to age 18, CAD 10; and children to age 13 will be admitted free. Tickets may be bought and tables reserved by contacting the Letts Shop store at +1 (416) 757-1482 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Queensland

Latvian fiber arts group to meet

All those interested in sewing, knitting and weaving traditional designs may meet with other like-minded people of the “Brisbanes rokdarbnieču kopa” at 1 p.m. March 25 in the Brisbane Latvian House, 24 Church Ave., Buranda. Meetings are held on the last Sunday of each month.

Queensland

‘Cepums’ activities for children

The “Cepums” biweekly cooking and language activity for children is scheduled at 15:00 hours March 25 in the Brisbane Latvian House, 24 Church Ave., Buranda. The activities teach children how to prepare simple Latvian foods as well as give them the opportunity to meet with other children, sing songs, play games, and learn the basics of the Latvian language. Instruction takes place in both Latvian and English. Mothers and fathers are also welcome to join their children in the kitchen. For more information, contact Baiba Grīnberga at +61 0451 148 089 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Minnesota

Cantus performs Baltic songs

The Minneapolis-based men’s vocal ensemble Cantus performs a concert, “The Singing Revolution: Songs of the Baltic Awakening,” at 3 p.m. March 25 in the Saint Bartholomew Catholic Church, 630 Wayzata Blvd. E., Wayzata. For further information and to order tickets, visit www.cantussings.org.

California

Latvian film to be screened at festival

The film Glass will be shown at the Los Angeles Women’s Film Festival at 4 p.m. March 27 in the West Hollywood Library, 625 N. San Vicente, West Hollywood. Glass, made by Latvian filmmaker Daina Krumiņš, is a story about art and murder. For more information visit www.brownpapertickets.com.