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Events for August 2008
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Aug
03
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Latvia Diaspora art exhibit in ValmieraAfter two years of collaborative planning between the Global Society for Latvian Art and the Valmieras novadpētniecības muzejs, an exhibition of more than 100 art works created by artists of Latvian descent living in the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe opens Aug. 8 at the Valmiera Museum (Valmieras novadpētniecības muzejs), Bruņinieku ielā 3, Valmiera. The juried exhibit, which consists of work donated by all the artists selected to be part of the show, will then travel to regional museums and other exhibition venues throughout Latvia for the next two to three years. A selection of the show will also be on view in Riga. An opening reception is scheduled at 15:00 hours Aug. 8 to coincide with celebrations marking the 725th anniversary of the founding of Valmiera. For further information, visit the Web site of the Global Society for Latvian Art, latvianart.org. |
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Aug
10
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Michigan 3x3 camp at GaŗezersThe 2008 annual 3x3 camp at the Latvian center Gaŗezers will take place Aug. 10-17. The goal of the 3x3 camps is to provide a week-long immersion in Latvian culture and language. Adults choose from a variety of workshops (for example, ethnic crafts, current events, literature, folklore, history) in which to participate, while separate activities are planned for children. Latvian speakers of all ages are encouraged to participate in 3x3. For more information visit www.3x3.lv or contact Maija Zaeska at . |
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Aug
17
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New York 3x3 camp in the CatskillsThe 2008 annual 3x3 camp at the Latvian Lutheran Camp near Tannersville takes place Aug. 17-24. The goal of the 3x3 camps is to provide a week-long immersion in Latvian culture and language. Adults choose from a variety of workshops (e.g. ethnic crafts, current events, literature, folklore, history) in which to participate, while separate activities are planned for children. Latvian speakers of all ages are encouraged to participate in 3x3. For more information visit www.3x3.lv or contact Taina Laiviņa at . |
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Aug
23
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Ontario Daugavas Vanagu valdes sēdeDaugavas Vanagu Kanādas Valdes valdes sēde notiks 23.augustā Sidrabenē, 5100 Appleby Line, Milton West. Sākums plkst. 11.00. |
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Aug
28
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California West Coast Latvian Song FestivalThe XV West Coast Latvian Song Festival is scheduled from Aug. 28-Sept. 1 in Ventura. For further information, visit www.westcoastlatviansongfest.org. |
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Aug
29
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New Jersey Baltic Bash 2008Baltic Bash is scheduled during Labor Day weekend from Aug. 29-Sept. 1 at the Lakewoodi Eesti Maja, 4 Cross St. and Veterans ighway, Jackson. Plenty of room will be available to put up a tent and stay overnight, and the sauna will be open all weekend as well. For more information contact Pia Polikarpus Levensteins at or +1 (917) 770-7825, or visit www.estonianhouselakewood.org. |
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