Visit the Latvian National Opera - a unique architectural masterpiece of the 19th century - and learn more about its past, present, and future in guided tours. Tours are offered in English.
July Tours - 14, 17 July at 16:00
August Tours - 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 August at 16:00.
Tickets are available at the LNO box office before the tour.
Ticket price - Ls 3,
duration of the tour - 45 minutes.
For further information, please call (+371) 67073777.
If you would like to enjoy a glass of champagne or hors d'oeuvres after your tour, make a reservation in advance at the Cafe Opera.
To place an order, please call (+371) 67211234 or (+371) 29228879.
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Showing posts with label Events - July 2009. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Events - July 2009. Show all posts
Friday, August 7, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Tweets from Twitter KasKurKad - What Where When 28 July 2009
The following are TWEET messages translated from Russian language.
Originator is: http://twitter.com/KasKurKad
Cēsis 2009: Exhibition «Alumni». Pictures 9 young Latvian photographer, documented the last day of school graduates
about 6 hours ago from Tweetie
As part of the Festival of the Arts in Cesis, 28 and 29 July - the Georgian cinema. http://su.pr/3fxXpK about 6 hours ago from Tweetie
New Wave 2009 tomorrow: the first day - The Day of the global hit "# Jurmala # music about 6 hours ago from Tweetie
Good! Today, as I said earlier - the opening of the International Music. New Wave 2009 contest. # jurmala # music about 6 hours ago from Tweetie
Originator is: http://twitter.com/KasKurKad
Cēsis 2009: Exhibition «Alumni». Pictures 9 young Latvian photographer, documented the last day of school graduates
about 6 hours ago from Tweetie
As part of the Festival of the Arts in Cesis, 28 and 29 July - the Georgian cinema. http://su.pr/3fxXpK about 6 hours ago from Tweetie
New Wave 2009 tomorrow: the first day - The Day of the global hit "# Jurmala # music about 6 hours ago from Tweetie
Good! Today, as I said earlier - the opening of the International Music. New Wave 2009 contest. # jurmala # music about 6 hours ago from Tweetie
For antique hunters and lovers of flea markets, garage sale next August 1-2, Mukusalas 45/47 http://su.pr/Ab2Ot7 about 17 hours ago from Tweetie
Since we are talking about museums ... even in the National Museum of History of Latvia The exhibition runs from Japan and New Guinea to Riga http://su.pr/2dcIak about 18 hours ago from Tweetie
A Latvian National Museum of Art, (kr Valdemara 10a) an exhibition of "Tank Time" http://www.vmm.lv/lv/ about 18 hours ago from Tweetie
The Museum of Foreign Art, pl.Pils3 - Exhibition of "virginity. Textile Art in Latvia" http://su.pr/1i1Tfj about 18 hours ago from Tweetie
B / room "Rīgas mākslas telpa" at the Town Hall Square. invites to an exhibition "Variations on overcoming the limitations of human vision» about 18 hours ago from Tweetie
@ insajd but in this "museum" you can see the model of exclusive sports Spyker. With spring motor show in Geneva - on the street. Jomas:) about 19 hours ago from Tweetie
in reply to insajd @ insajd +100! Recent collections of the world's designers, antiques, works of contemporary artists, private jewelers jewelry, watches, coats. about 19 hours ago from Tweetie
in reply to insajd On Wednesday, 29.07 at 14:00 a traditional two-sailing regatta in Lielupe. Priedaynskaya distance (Upmalas 5). about 19 hours ago from Tweetie
For the first time! During 10 days at the hotel Hotel Jūrmala SPA - summer festival atmosphere of goods and services, Salon de Luxe Summer Fair # jurmala about 19 hours ago from Tweetie
Wednesday will be held under the shadow of the railway and the cinema. Watch movies on the rail, and ride the old trolley to the accompaniment of SKA-orkestra.http: / / su.pr/2ZKSeJ about 20 hours ago from Tweetie
Latvian Railway - 90 years! Museum of the History of the Latvian Railway on 29 July, will operate until 21:00. Http://su.pr/2ZKSeJ about 20 hours ago from Tweetie
Tomorrow, the House of Blackheads - otkryvaetsya Jubilee Exhibition of the artist Janis Gunars Kalnmalisa 'views of the city and nature " about 20 hours ago from Tweetie
In Cēsis prodolzhaetsya Festival of Arts: 28 and 29 July - the Georgian film http://su.pr/3fxXpK about 20 hours ago from Tweetie
Tomorrow, church Sv.Petra (Skarnu 19) invites everyone to a concert accordion music. Beginning at 18:00, entrance is free. about 20 hours ago from Tweetie
No one was surprised, saying that tomorrow - we nakroet wave? :) A New Wave 2009 Jurmala 28.07-2.08 in the k / h Dzintari # jurmala # music about 20 hours ago from Tweetie
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Since we are talking about museums ... even in the National Museum of History of Latvia The exhibition runs from Japan and New Guinea to Riga http://su.pr/2dcIak about 18 hours ago from Tweetie
A Latvian National Museum of Art, (kr Valdemara 10a) an exhibition of "Tank Time" http://www.vmm.lv/lv/ about 18 hours ago from Tweetie
The Museum of Foreign Art, pl.Pils3 - Exhibition of "virginity. Textile Art in Latvia" http://su.pr/1i1Tfj about 18 hours ago from Tweetie
B / room "Rīgas mākslas telpa" at the Town Hall Square. invites to an exhibition "Variations on overcoming the limitations of human vision» about 18 hours ago from Tweetie
@ insajd but in this "museum" you can see the model of exclusive sports Spyker. With spring motor show in Geneva - on the street. Jomas:) about 19 hours ago from Tweetie
in reply to insajd @ insajd +100! Recent collections of the world's designers, antiques, works of contemporary artists, private jewelers jewelry, watches, coats. about 19 hours ago from Tweetie
in reply to insajd On Wednesday, 29.07 at 14:00 a traditional two-sailing regatta in Lielupe. Priedaynskaya distance (Upmalas 5). about 19 hours ago from Tweetie
For the first time! During 10 days at the hotel Hotel Jūrmala SPA - summer festival atmosphere of goods and services, Salon de Luxe Summer Fair # jurmala about 19 hours ago from Tweetie
Wednesday will be held under the shadow of the railway and the cinema. Watch movies on the rail, and ride the old trolley to the accompaniment of SKA-orkestra.http: / / su.pr/2ZKSeJ about 20 hours ago from Tweetie
Latvian Railway - 90 years! Museum of the History of the Latvian Railway on 29 July, will operate until 21:00. Http://su.pr/2ZKSeJ about 20 hours ago from Tweetie
Tomorrow, the House of Blackheads - otkryvaetsya Jubilee Exhibition of the artist Janis Gunars Kalnmalisa 'views of the city and nature " about 20 hours ago from Tweetie
In Cēsis prodolzhaetsya Festival of Arts: 28 and 29 July - the Georgian film http://su.pr/3fxXpK about 20 hours ago from Tweetie
Tomorrow, church Sv.Petra (Skarnu 19) invites everyone to a concert accordion music. Beginning at 18:00, entrance is free. about 20 hours ago from Tweetie
No one was surprised, saying that tomorrow - we nakroet wave? :) A New Wave 2009 Jurmala 28.07-2.08 in the k / h Dzintari # jurmala # music about 20 hours ago from Tweetie
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Thursday, July 2, 2009
Photo exhibition artist Igor Barulina - The past century - July 8 to 19 2009
Photo exhibition
by artist Igor Baruļina
The past century, from 8. July 19. July will be a viewing at the Riga art room "hall"
The exhibition consists of large-scale color photographs of the building eighties of last century from 1981 to 1988.
Photos traditional themes: the Old Town streets and squares, Arcadian Park neighborhood, and suburban scenes exhibition offers the viewer to linger romantic moods and revoke memories of past times.
More information: www.artspace.riga.lv
Working hours: Tuesday – Sunday 12.00 a.m. – 7.30 p.m.
Address: Riga City Exhibition Hall “Riga Art Space”
Entrance: 3 Kungu Street (under the Town Hall Square)
PRESS RELEASE - Translated from latvian Language by Google
Igor Baruļina solo "Last Century" Riga art space Riga city exhibition hall "Riga Art Space" from the 8. July 19. July will be a viewing at the artist Igor Baruļina solo "Last Century". Implemented in conjunction with the exhibition "Baltic International Bank".
Igor Baruļina exhibition consists of large-scale color photographs of the building eighties of last century (from 1981. Until 1988. The year).
Photos traditional themes: the Old Town streets and squares, Arcadian Park neighborhood, and suburban scenes exhibition offers the viewer to linger romantic moods and revoke memories of past times.
I. Baruļina work can grab impresionistu painting dipped experiment and improvisation charm. However, a photographer works, does not compete with painting, but tell their own stories. The author very extensive and unusual use a variety of photographic process: nefokusēts company with one objective lens, specific regimes, the development of photography and a myriad of other methods which are known as an experienced photographer. Self-selected works restored Marca Bendyk photo. Igor Baruļins (born in 1959.) Lives and works in Riga.
The photographer has become operational at the age of twenty, when currently enrolled in one of the art studios in Riga - VEF photo studio. Eighties author focused advertising photography and the nineties in his playing field is an industrial advertising. During this time, the author assembled the materials for Latvian and foreign companies.
His performance was evaluated for participation in the exhibition "Advertising-90" Moscow I. Baruļins received a bronze medal.
Held several solo artist in Moscow and London. I. Baruļina works are in private collections in Latvia, Russia, Italy, Germany and Japan. Additional
Information:
Ieva Zarina, Riga art space Applications, "Intro" Project Manager
Tel. 67026274, 28335520
E-mail: Ieva.Zarina @ riga.lv
http://www.artspace.riga.lv/
IMAGES - PRESS RELEASE
1. Solitude. 1981
2. Old dance places. Arcadian park. 1988
3. St. Peter's Church at night. 1982
4. "Pearl". 1986
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by artist Igor Baruļina
The past century, from 8. July 19. July will be a viewing at the Riga art room "hall"
The exhibition consists of large-scale color photographs of the building eighties of last century from 1981 to 1988.
Photos traditional themes: the Old Town streets and squares, Arcadian Park neighborhood, and suburban scenes exhibition offers the viewer to linger romantic moods and revoke memories of past times.
More information: www.artspace.riga.lv
Working hours: Tuesday – Sunday 12.00 a.m. – 7.30 p.m.
Address: Riga City Exhibition Hall “Riga Art Space”
Entrance: 3 Kungu Street (under the Town Hall Square)
PRESS RELEASE - Translated from latvian Language by Google
Igor Baruļina solo "Last Century" Riga art space Riga city exhibition hall "Riga Art Space" from the 8. July 19. July will be a viewing at the artist Igor Baruļina solo "Last Century". Implemented in conjunction with the exhibition "Baltic International Bank".
Igor Baruļina exhibition consists of large-scale color photographs of the building eighties of last century (from 1981. Until 1988. The year).
Photos traditional themes: the Old Town streets and squares, Arcadian Park neighborhood, and suburban scenes exhibition offers the viewer to linger romantic moods and revoke memories of past times.
I. Baruļina work can grab impresionistu painting dipped experiment and improvisation charm. However, a photographer works, does not compete with painting, but tell their own stories. The author very extensive and unusual use a variety of photographic process: nefokusēts company with one objective lens, specific regimes, the development of photography and a myriad of other methods which are known as an experienced photographer. Self-selected works restored Marca Bendyk photo. Igor Baruļins (born in 1959.) Lives and works in Riga.
The photographer has become operational at the age of twenty, when currently enrolled in one of the art studios in Riga - VEF photo studio. Eighties author focused advertising photography and the nineties in his playing field is an industrial advertising. During this time, the author assembled the materials for Latvian and foreign companies.
His performance was evaluated for participation in the exhibition "Advertising-90" Moscow I. Baruļins received a bronze medal.
Held several solo artist in Moscow and London. I. Baruļina works are in private collections in Latvia, Russia, Italy, Germany and Japan. Additional
Information:
Ieva Zarina, Riga art space Applications, "Intro" Project Manager
Tel. 67026274, 28335520
E-mail: Ieva.Zarina @ riga.lv
http://www.artspace.riga.lv/
IMAGES - PRESS RELEASE
1. Solitude. 1981
2. Old dance places. Arcadian park. 1988
3. St. Peter's Church at night. 1982
4. "Pearl". 1986
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Monday, June 22, 2009
Concert - Swedish Times in Europe - 26 July 2009
Sunday, July 26th 2009
Large Guild concert-hall at 7.00 p.m.
CONCERT SWEDISH TIMES IN EUROPE PRESENTING WORKS BY GREATEST LATVIAN AND SWEDISH COMPOSERS
Tickets – at “Biļešu paradīze” box offices and on http://www.ticketparadise.lv/
Latvian National Symphony Orchestra and the Embassy of Sweden in Latvia are pleased to welcome you to the concert „Swedish Times in Europe” at the Large Guild concert-hall at 7.00 p.m. on July 26th, 2009.
This concert is devoted to the upcoming Swedish presidency in the European Union, commencing on July 1st and following in the steps of former presiding country the Check Republic. To shed more light upon the historic ties between Latvia and Sweden, the programme of this concert comprises music by some of the greatest Latvian and Swedish composers of all times: The Pastoral Suite by Lars-Eric Larsson, The Mountain King (Bergakungen) by Hugo Alfven, Concert for Cello with Orchestra by Peteris Vasks, with cello solo performed by Swedish cello player Ola Karlsson, and a musical opus previously never before performed on stage – The First Suite by Janis Medins. Conductor – Ola Rudner, well known and cherished by the audiences in Latvia.
This musical evening will mirror the characters of the Latvian and Swedish people and serve as an assurance that it is just through culture that we may arrive at a better understanding of each other.
Tickets – at “Biļešu paradīze” box offices and on http://www.ticketparadise.lv/
Large Guild concert-hall at 7.00 p.m.
CONCERT SWEDISH TIMES IN EUROPE PRESENTING WORKS BY GREATEST LATVIAN AND SWEDISH COMPOSERS
Tickets – at “Biļešu paradīze” box offices and on http://www.ticketparadise.lv/
Latvian National Symphony Orchestra and the Embassy of Sweden in Latvia are pleased to welcome you to the concert „Swedish Times in Europe” at the Large Guild concert-hall at 7.00 p.m. on July 26th, 2009.
This concert is devoted to the upcoming Swedish presidency in the European Union, commencing on July 1st and following in the steps of former presiding country the Check Republic. To shed more light upon the historic ties between Latvia and Sweden, the programme of this concert comprises music by some of the greatest Latvian and Swedish composers of all times: The Pastoral Suite by Lars-Eric Larsson, The Mountain King (Bergakungen) by Hugo Alfven, Concert for Cello with Orchestra by Peteris Vasks, with cello solo performed by Swedish cello player Ola Karlsson, and a musical opus previously never before performed on stage – The First Suite by Janis Medins. Conductor – Ola Rudner, well known and cherished by the audiences in Latvia.
This musical evening will mirror the characters of the Latvian and Swedish people and serve as an assurance that it is just through culture that we may arrive at a better understanding of each other.
Tickets – at “Biļešu paradīze” box offices and on http://www.ticketparadise.lv/
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Market in the Park - Vermanes Park Riga Latvia July 2009
Located at Elizabetes and K. Barona streets there will be an open air market and music in Vermanes Park in Riga's City center.
Starting on Wednesday it will continue through Saturday and Sunday
11 July & 12 July 2009
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The XXII International Folklore Festival Baltica July 2009 Riga Latvia
Festival programme
International Folklore Festival “Baltica 2009”
PROGRAMME
Saturday, July 11 - Jelgava day
Jelgava
12.00 – 14.00 Young singers and musicians grand concert
14.30 – 17.00 Concerts in Jelgava squares and courtyards
16.00 – 18.00 Craft market and demonstrations
18.00 – 20.30 Grand concert on Jelgava open-air stage
Riga
17.00 Cinematic film review Etno-Baltica in Cinema Cinema K-Suns
Riga - Festival Court in Vērmanes Garden
10.00 – 16.00 Craft market and demonstrations
10.00 – 16.00 National cuisine feasts and treats
10.00 – 14.00 Children’s day
14.00 – 16.00 Songs from other nations
Sunday, July 12 - Zemgale day
Zemgale
12.00 – 23.00 Concerts in Jelgava’s parishes and towns – Dobele, Iecava, Ceraukste, Jaunsvirlauka, Līvbērze, Svitene, Tērvete and Vecsaule
Riga
12.00 – 15.00 Celebrations in the Zemgale homestead at the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum
Exhibitions at the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum “Svilpaunieki” (Whistles) Gathering house “Zīmes” (Signs) Exhibition hall
In festival will take a part more than 130 folklore groups from Latvia and guests from USA, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, United Kingdom, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Togo, Ukraine and Sweden.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Americans in Latvia to Celebrate July 4th on July 5th
USA July 4th 2009 Independence Day Celebration
The U.S. Embassy in Riga, Latvia will hold its annual Independence Day Celebration at Liela Estrade in Mezaparks in Riga on Sunday, July 5, 2009 from 13:00 to 15:00.
The Embassy invites all American citizens residing or traveling in Latvia to participate in the event. Anyone wishing to attend should enter Liela Estrade from Mezparks through Entrance #4 (off of Ostas Prospekt). Look for the red, white and blue balloon archway. You must bring a U.S. passport in order to enter the celebration at the security checkpoint. Immediate family members, regardless of citizenship, are welcome to join the celebration.USA July 4th 2009 Independence Day Celebration
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Friday, May 15, 2009
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