Events for January 2010

Latvia

History museum exhibits games, toys

“Rotaļlietu noslēpumi pilī,” an exhibit of games and toys from the pre-computer age, runs from Jan. 7 until May 30 in the National History Museum of Latvia, Pils laukums 3, Rīga. The museum is open from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, but closed Sundays and Mondays. For further information, visit www.history-museum.lv.

Latvia

Latvians from abroad gather in Rīga

The regular gathering of Latvians from abroad is scheduled at 19:00 hours Jan. 8 in the office of the World Federation of Free Latvians (Pasaules brīvo latviešu apvienība), Lāčplēša iela 29-5, Rīga.

Michigan

‘The Soviet Story’ airs in Marquette

The documentary film The Soviet Story is scheduled to be shown at 10 p.m. Jan. 13 on WMNU-TV (Channel 13) in Marquette, Mich. For further details, visit wnmutv.nmu.edu.

Ontario

LNAK board meets in Toronto

The board of the Latvian National Federation in Canada (Latviešu nacionālā apvienība Kanādā) is scheduled to meet at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 16 in the Latvian Canadian Cultural Centre, 4 Credit Union Drive, Toronto.

New York

‘Rudolfa mantojums’ to be screened in New York

The feature film Rudolfa mantojums will be screened at 4 p.m. Jan. 16 in the Scandinavia House, 58 Park Ave., New York. The American premiere of the film, produced by Andrejs Ēķis, is being organized by the Honorary Consulate of Latvia in New York. Reservations are requested by contacting the consulate by e-mail at info@latvia-newyork.org or by telephone from 2-5 p.m. weekdays at +1 (646) 230-0590.

New Jersey

Sing-a-long at Priedaine

An informal sing-a-long is scheduled from 6-9 p.m. Jan. 22 in the bar at the Latvian center Priedaine, 1017 State Route 33, Freehold. For further information, contact Ingrīda Valdmanis at +1 (917) 803-5596 or visit priedaine.com.

Queensland

Zolīte afternoon in Brisbane

The Daugavas Vanagi hosts an afternoon devoted to the card game zolīte at 13:00 hours Jan. 23 in the Brisbane Latvian House, 24 Church Ave., Buranda. A donation of AUD 5 is requested for participation.

California

‘The Soviet Story’ airs in Sacramento

The documentary film The Soviet Story is scheduled to be shown at 11 p.m. Jan. 23 on KVIE-TV (Channel 2) in Sacramento, Calif. For further details, visit www.kvie.org.

Maryland

Namejs performs in Rockville

The folk dance ensemble Namejs performs at 6 p.m. Jan. 30 in the Latvian Ev. Lutheran Church of Washington, D.C., 400 Hurley Ave., Rockville. The program, “Namejs Namā: Namejs in the House,” will be followed by a social evening.

Ontario

‘The Soviet Story’ screens in Toronto

A screening of the documentary film The Soviet Story is scheduled at 3 p.m. Jan. 31 in the Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 85 Christie St., Toronto. Tickets at CAD 15 for adults, but children and students will be admitted free. Included in admission is a reception with the film’s director, Edvīns Šnore.