Links
New Jersey
- Hokēja Vēstnesis
- http://www.hokejavestnesis.com/
- Mārtiņš Krūmiņš: Latvian-American Impressionist
- http://www.perkons1.com/MARTINSKRUMINS/index.html
- The late Latvian-American impressionist painter Mārtiņš Krūmiņš is the focus of Web site created recently by his niece, Daina Krūmiņš. The painter, who lived in northern New Jersey, put onto canvas scenes from his experiences in Latvia, in Western Europe and in America. Writes his niece: "Mārtins Krūmiņš was absolutely devoted to his work, in a way that is sometimes hard to understand. He spent years studying colors and he was particularly fascinated by the subtle, muted colors of Winter, of rainy days, of dawn and evening." Most of his paintings now are in various museums and private collections in Latvia. The nicely assembled site includes background about Krumins and a sampling of his artwork. EN (Reviewed November 2002)
- Priedaine
- http://www.priedaine.org/
- Priedaine is a property owned by the New Jersey Latvian Society and is located in Freehold, N.J., not far from New York City and Philadelphia. Priedaine is the venue for various community activities throughout the year and includes an open-air stage, a sports ground and a hall with a stage, kitchen and bar. The Web site has photos of recent Jāņi celebrations and an events calendar for the next few months. LV (Reviewed November 2003)
- Sarmite Wearable Art
- http://www.sarmite.com/
What's new
News
29 Jul 2010
U.S. military funds renovation of 10 fire stations across Latvia
Ten fire stations across Latvia, most of them in the eastern part of the country, will be renovated during the next five years in a USD 1.5 million project funded by the U.S. military.
Blogs
29 Jul 2010
Book by German historian examines early years of Rīga Latvian Society
The Rīga Latvian Society and its landmark building at Merķeļa iela 13 have played an important role in fostering Latvian national identity. A recently released book, Rīgas Latviešu biedrība un latviešu nacionālā kustība no 1868. līdz 1905. gadam, examines the society’s early history.
News
28 Jul 2010
Latvian long jumper earns gold, makes history in European championships
The fourth time was the charm for Latvian long jumper Ineta Radēviča, who scored big July 28 during the 20th European Athletic Championships in Spain, leaping to a new personal best and earning a gold medal for her country.
In the forums
"Saskaņas" Centrs vows violence if it does not get its way posted by Varonis on 28 Jul 2010
Čikāgas Latviešu Biedrība svin savu 75. gadu jubileju! posted by MXJ on 28 Jul 2010
Latvia needs "refined" tourists but not "dirty, hoggish people." posted by ambersun on 27 Jul 2010
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