Events
Events for May 04, 2008
- New South Wales
- Men’s chorus concert
The Sydney Latvian Men’s Chorus will perform a concert titled Mūsu dziesma (Our Song) at 13:00 hours May 4 in the Sydney Latvian House, 32 Parnell St., Strathfield.
- District of Columbia
- “Rīgas sargi” at the Avalon
The feature film Rīgas sargi will be screened at 2 p.m. May 4 at the Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. N.W. (between McKinley and Northampton streets). Directed by Aigars Graube, Rīgas sargi was filmed in Latvia and is a dramatized account of events in November 1919 during Latvia’s War of Independence which followed the end of the First World War. The full-length movie premiered on Nov. 11, 2007, and has been seen by more than 140,000 people, thus making it the most popular Latvian movie since Latvia regained its independence in 1991. It is shown in Latvian with English subtitles. Tickets are USD 12-15, free for Latvian school students.
- Victoria
- Experience the song festival in Australia
The United Australian Latvian Chorus invites all to attend its dress rehearsal for this summer’s song festival in Riga at 14:00 hours May 4 in the Latvian House, 3 Dickens St., Elwood. The choir will sing songs from the repertoire of the festival’s final concert, which draws more than 10,000 singers. Similar pre-festival concerts will also take place on May 4 throughout Latvia. Tea, wine and beer will be available, as will good company for lovers of singing. Admission by donation.
- Ireland
- Brālīši perform in Limerick
The group Brālīši from Madona, Latvia, performs at 20:00 hours May 4 in Scott’s Bar & Restaurant, Ashdown Student Village, Courtbrack Avenue, Limerick. Admission is EUR 15 and includes a smorgasbord.
- Massachusetts
- Vīķe-Freiberga to speak at Harvard
Former Latvian president and visiting fellow of the Harvard Institute of Politics Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga will speak at 2:15 p.m. May 8 in the Garden Room at the Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, 27 Kirkland St. at Cabot Way, Cambridge. The theme of her speech will be “The Road from the USSR to EU and NATO Membership: Latvia’s Success Story”. This event is open to the public. For more information contact Mikhala Stein at +1 (617) 496-7114.
- Massachusetts
- “Rīgas sargi” in Boston
The hit historical drama Rīgas sargi will be screened at 10 a.m. May 10 in the Circle Cinema, 399 Chestnut Hill Ave., Brighton. The film is in Latvian with English subtitles. Directed by Aigars Grauba, the movie depicts events in November 1919 when in the aftermath of the First World War a part of the defeated German army still based in the newly independent Latvia regrouped under General Rüdiger von der Goltz. The rogue general ordered an attack on Rīga, but the vastly outnumbered Latvian beat back the Germans. Reserve tickets in advance by calling Marcis Voldiņš at +1 (617) 969-2310. The screening is sponsored by the American Latvian National Association and the Latvian Welfare Assocation “Daugavas Vanagi.”
- Minnesota
- Church bazaar
The annual bazaar is scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. May 10 in the Latvian Ev.-Lutheran Church of Minneapolis and St. Paul, 3152 17th Ave. S., Minneapolis.
- Victoria
- Mothers’ Day celebration
The Melbourne Latvian School “Daugava” hosts a celebration for mothers and families at 13:00 hours May 10 in the Latvian Retirement Village, 60 Fraser Crescent, Wantirna South.
- Wisconsin
- ‘Horse holiday’ at Dievsēta
Ūsiņš is the traditional Latvian patron of horses, who will be honored at the Ūsiņi celebration May 10-11 at Dievsēta, 19264 Bittersweet Ave., Warrens. This is the time when young men took their horses out to pasture overnight for the first time after the long winter, and the folks at Dievsēta accordingly spend this evening outdoors, cooking a traditional egg dish over a campfire. Plan to arrive earlier in the day Saturday and stay until Sunday. Those who wish are invited to help in cleaning up the Dievsēta yard and do other small jobs that have piled up over the winter. Meals cost USD 5 and lodging is USD 15 (less for children). If you plan to attend, contact Elga Pone at +1 (612) 827-4820 or .
- Victoria
- Joint remembrance at the DV House
Join Melbourne area Latvians for a celebration of Mothers’ Day and remembrance of the Kurzemes cietoksnis (Courland Cauldron) at 14:00 hours May 11 in the Latvian Relief Society Daugavas Vanagi, 87 Chetwynd St., North Melbourne.
- Queensland
- Mērnieku laiki to be screened
The classic Latvian film Mērnieku laiki will be shown at 10:30 hours May 13 at Saule Ltd. (Latvian House), 24 Church Court, Buranda. Admission is AUD 10 and includes tea and lunch. Join the Brisbane “Brīvļaudis” for a meeting and tai chi exercises one hour before the film.
- Ontario
- Linda Maruta performs in Toronto
Latvian-Canadian singer Linda Maruta performs at 8:30 p.m. May 15 in the Free Times Cafe, 320 College St., Toronto. The concert includes a special performance by Daphne Darling. Tickets are CAD 6 and are available at the door. For further information about Linda Maruta, visit www.lindamaruta.com.
- Denmark
- Family field trip and meeting
The Danish-Latvian Association is organizing its annual meeting along with an excursion on May 17 at Labyrinthia, Gl. Ryvej 2, Rodelund, Silkeborg Syd, Them. Learn about the history of the labyrinth park beginning at 10:00 hous. The Danish-Latvian Association meeting will begin at 11:00 hours. Bring along a picnic lunch to eat around noon, and after that participants will be free to socialize and explore the park at their own pace. For more information and to register, visit lettiskdanskforening.dk. For more information about the park visit www.labyrinthia.dk.
- Minnesota
- Skolas gada nobeigums
Mineapoles un St. Paulas latviešu skolas gada nobeigums sāksies plkst. 11.00 17.maijā Mineapoles un St. Paulas Latviešu ev.-lut. draudzes telpās, 3152 17th Ave. S., Mineapolē. Skolēni uzvedīs lugu “Brīnums mežā”.
- Minnesota
- “Rīgas sargi” in Minneapolis
The feature film Rīgas sargi, which takes place one day in November 1919 during the Latvian War of Independence, will be screened at 12:30 p.m. May 18 in the Parkway Theatre, 4814 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis. The film, a box office hit in Latvia, was released in 2007 and is directed by Aigars Grauba. The film is in Latvian with English subtitles. Admission is USD 10. The screening is sponsored by the Latvian Organization Association of Minnesota.
- Ontario
- Saulaine Spring Festival
The sixth annual Saulaine Spring Festival will take place 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 24 at Camp Saulaine, 5813 20th Sideroad, Utopia (one hour north of Toronto). The festival will take place rain or shine. Admission and parking are free. Attractions include a pancake breakfast, a barbeque lunch, a sweets table, free entertainment, a book store, a garage sale and plant sale, an old coin table, vendors and kids’ activities. A cash-only silent auction will begin at 10:30 a.m. For more information write to Kristīne Stivriņa at . For directions to Saulaine visit www.campsaulaine.com.
- California
- Rehearsals for West Coast festival
In preparation for the West Coast Latvian Song Festival, rehearsals for choirs and folk dance ensembles are scheduled May 24-25 in the Latvian Community Center, 1955 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, and the Latvian Ev. Lutheran Church of Southern California, 1927 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles. Rehearsals run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 24. Folk dance ensembles will rehearse May 25 from 9:30 a.m. to noon and from 2-4 p.m., while choirs will rehearse just from 2-4 p.m.
- Illinois
- Championship games in Chicago
The 55th annual American Latvian Association championship games in basketball, volleyball and ice hockey will take place May 24-25 in Chicago. Join the athletes for a social evening and dance as well. Also available are tickets to May 26 game of the Chicago Cubs against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field. For more information visit www.finalspeles.com.
- Victoria
- “Nama labad” fundraiser
The Melbourne Latvian House’s fundraiser will begin at 15:00 hours May 25 at the Latvian House, 3 Dickens St., Elwood. Enjoy performances by the Latvian theater troupe and Latvian School students. For table reservations call Olga Zalutka at +61 03 9801 8664.
- New York
- Spring concert in the Catskills
The New York Latvian Chorus and the Latvian chorus Atbalss from Montreal will perform in concert at 3 p.m. May 25 at the Latvian Lutheran Camp near Tannersville. On the program are works by Aldonis Kalniņš and songs from the repertoire of the song festival in Rīga this summer. Guest conductor will be Ivars Cinkuss from Latvia. Drinks and snacks will be available before the concert. Admission is USD 20, but for students, USD 10. Children ages 13 and under get in free. Dinner, singing and dancing will follow the concert. To reserve dinner (USD 10), call +1 (516) 935-0967.
- California
- Bistro evening in Los Angeles
A bistro night, sponsored by the West Coast Latvian Song Festival’s organizing committee, is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. May 25 in the Latvian Community Center, 1955 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles. The event include dinner, dancing and a preview of song festival performances. Tickets at USD 50 for the general public, USD 30 for song festival participants and USD 20 for students. Children younger than 12 will be admitted free. To reserve seating, contact Tamāra Rūse at +1 (949) 443-2150 or .
- Michigan
- 2x2 seminar
A week-long 2x2 seminar for Latvian youth ages 18-30 is scheduled May 29-June 6 at the Miracle Camp Retreat Center, 25281 80th Ave., Lawton. The seminar will include a selection of lecture-oriented topics and hands-on projects, many led by well-known members of the Latvian community. Among topics planned are culture, psychology, Latvia today, journalism, music and living in Latvia. Among projects are Latvian cuisine, folk dancing and ceramics. Cost of the seminar is USD 450. For further information, visit www.divreizdivi.com
- Indiana
- AABS conference in Bloomington
The 21st Conference on Baltic Studies, hosted by the American Association of Baltic Studies (AABS), will take place from May 29 to June 1 at Indiana University in Bloomington. The conference theme will be “Baltic Crossroads: Examining Cultural, Social and Historical Diversity” and will include more than 100 panelists from a variety of disciplines. For further information and to register for the conference visit the AABS Web page at depts.washington.edu/aabs.
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