Riga 2014

Date Thematic division Project Project description Event Description of event Category Type Audience Venue Tickets Internet

11.01.2014.

Without thematic

division

The facsimile edition of

the book ‘The Royal

Vidzeme Town of Riga –

Honorable Council’s

Decree of Festivity and

Dress’

Printing inaugurated a new era in information exchange

and perception of the world. ‘The Royal Vidzeme Town

of Riga – Honorable Council’s Decree of Festivity and

Dress’ was printed in N. Molleen’s printing house in

Riga, in 1593. The Turaida Museum-reserve holds a

copy of this rarity. The book is a perfect example of

Renaissance artistic tradition of printing and editing.

The articles found in this book reveal the constraints

imposed on luxury in the 16th and 17th centuries,

‘bukinist’ uniqueness of this edition, introduce the

reader with its publisher Molleen and his practice of

printing in Riga, and illustrate the fashion of the period

in Latvia.

Presentation of the

book’s ‘The Royal

Vidzeme Town of Riga –

Honorable Council’s

Decree of Festivity and

Dress’ facsimile edition

and opening of the

exhibition ‘’The New and

Different Time’

‘The Royal Vidzeme Town of Riga – Honorable Council’s

Decree of Festivity and Dress’ was first printed in Riga in

1593 by Nikolaus Molleen. In 2014, its facsimile edition

and translation in Latvian with academic commentary and

articles will be published. It will be presented to the public

in Turaida Museum-reserve by art historian Ina Līne, the

leading researcher of Latvia State Archive Valda

Kvaskovska and bibliographer Aija Taimiņa as part of the

larger event comprising the opening of the exhibition ‘The

New and Different Time,’ demonstration of 16th century

fashion and concert of the period music in the Bauska

Castle Museum.

Dance,

literature,

history

Presentation,

exhibition, event Youth, adults

Turaida Museum-

reserve Free turaida-muzejs.lv

17.01.14.-19.01.14.

Without thematic

division Nature. Urban. Future

By the festival of cityscape art and participation,

Sigulda announces new, innovative processes beginning

in the town, to promote development of creativity. The

city environment will offer light objects inviting people

to take a creative walk of light through Sigulda. The

festival aims at activating inter-action of different

branches of art and inhabitants in its territory. The

object will employ modern light and video technologies,

for the first time, to change the townscape by means of

lighting. Nature. Urban. Future

Sigulda will hold townscape and participation festival

offering objects of environment lighting, aiming to present

innovative and creativity promoting activities.

Participation of

the public,

multimedia

Exhibition,

environment object,

workshop, festival

Children,

youth, adults Sigulda town Free riga2014.org/daba_pilseta_nakotne

17.01.14.–31.12.14. Amber Vein Amber through the ages

„Amber Road in Riga” campaign will be held in 2014

where such institutions as The Art Museum „Riga

Bourse”, Museum of Decorative Arts and Design,

Natural History Museum of Latvia, Pauls Stradiņš

Museum of the History of Medicine as well as National

History Museum of Latvia and „Putti” Art Gallery will

represent the origins of amber showing it in the context

of history, identity and practical use. An exposition

„Amber through the ages” curated by Natural History

Museum of Latvia will be set as the first stop from the

whole campaign. Amber through the ages

Exposition „Amber through the ages” will represent Baltic

amber showing its natural forms, various color shades and

will mark the significant place in the worldwide deposites

of amber. Amber was one of the first significant materials

which improved the popularity of our region in the context

of ancient European cultures. Every guest will be able to

find out more about the practical use of amber material,

also its use in science will be emphasized, for instance, the

amber thread, an innovative product created during the

scientific research period.

Science,

education Exhibtion Youth, adults

Museum of Natural

History

Museum of Natural

History riga2014.org/DzintarsLaikuLokos

18.01.14.– 20.04.14. Freedom Street 1914

"1914" is an art exhibition dedicated to WWI and

reflects on three ages: the one that collapsed as soon as

the war started, the one in war times and the third period

that represents nowadays. The conceptual axis of the

exhibition is made of documentary evidences about the

early bright days of the broken empire. Those are

formal, innovative artworks produced by new artists

from Northern and Central Europe - war eyewitnesses

and philosophical, contemporary comment. 1914

Exposition ‘1914’ will combine the visual arts’ testimony

on WWI as definitive, for the last century, in terms of

historic, social and cultural development of Europe. The

show is prepared in collaborative partnership with the

national museums of art of Lithuania, Estonia, Finland,

Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia,

Croatia and Serbia.

Visual art,

history Exhibition

Children,

youth, adults

LNMA Exhibition

Hall Arsenāls

LNMA Exhibition

Hall Arsenāls riga2014.org/1914

18.01.2014.

Without thematic

division

“Rīga 2014” programme

tasting

As part of the European Capital of Culture opening,

visitors will have the chance to “taste” the complete year

2014 programme.

“Rīga 2014” programme

tasting

Visitors will have the chance to experience the atmosphere

of each of the European Culture Capital thematic lines, as

well as the traditional market selection at the Riga Central

market and the Riga International Coach Terminal. All All

Children,

youth, adults

Riga Central Market

and Riga

International Coach

Terminal Free riga2014.org

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18.01.2014.

Without thematic

division Chain of Booklovers

The new building of LNB is significant, new object of

infrastructure. The first Christmas tree, the Capital of

books to mark the 100 years of national independence,

the chain of books to be passed from the old building

into the new one will be a symbolic joining of hands and

affirm the system of values in Riga and Latvia. Chain of Booklovers

At the start of the year of the European Capital of Culture

in Riga, every citizen and every guest of the state is invited

to participate in a living chain of people affirming cultural

values, their preservation and passing over to the next

generations. The chain of people passing books by hand

from the historic National Library of Latvia to their new

home in the Castle of Light will affirm the system of values

upheld in Latvia and its capital.

Literature,

participation of

the public Action

Children,

youth, adults

Streets of Riga

connecting the old

and new buildings of

National Library Free riga2014.org

18.01.2014. Riga Carnival

World chamionship of

fire sculptures

12 teams from all around the world will compete in

creation of the fire sculptures in the World fire sculpture

championship, announcing the champions on January

18.

World chamionship of

fire sculptures

January 18 will be the date when the finals of World fire

sculpture championship will be held, where an exciting

musical show will highlight the announcement of the world

champions. Every sculpture will be observed – and exist –

for ten minutes, and the whole event will conclude with

theatrical and interactive fire installation created by the

sculptor Kārlis Īle.

Music, visual

art,

participation of

the public

Concert, exhibtion,

workshop, event

Children,

youth, adults Ķīpsala beach Free

riga2014.org/FIRECHAMPIONSHI

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18.01.2014.

Without thematic

division The Parade of Light

As part of the European Capital of Culture opening, a

poetic night-time spectacle will be held that will not only

illuminate the city, but also the eyes of its audience. The Parade of Light

The Parade of Light directed by “HELMNOT” is a mobile

night-time spectacle, full of majestic figures illuminating

the night. The central attraction is a 7m high and 8m long

light ship, lit up in a continuous series of indescribable

colours throughout the spectacle. Visual arts Festival

Children,

Youth,

Adults

11. novembra

krastmala

(11th November

Embankment) Free riga2014.org

18.01.2014.

Without thematic

division Light Spectacular


tale, in sound and light, of nature, mankind and culture,

will be presented. Light Spectacular

The specially commissioned music of composer Jānis

Lūsēns will come to life in the luminous landscapes created

by master of pyrotechnics Kalvis Kalniņš and light artist

Normunds Bļasāns.

Music,

visual arts

Show,

festival

Children,

Youth,

Adults

Daugava river

aquatorium between

Railway and Vanšu

bridges Free riga2014.org

18.01.2014.

Without thematic

division

“Rīga dimd!” (Rīga

resounds!)


concert will be held, featuring Latvia’s most prominent

academic, folk, and pop music artists, choirs and

orchestras.

“Rīga dimd!” (Rīga

resounds!)

The concert’s message is a testament to Rīga’s historical

and contemporary charm and diversity. Rīga’s visual

symbols and signs, which vibrantly relate the city’s story to

ourselves and to our visitors. Places, feelings, and the

people in whom we have pride. Rīga, sung about and

cherished in folk songs and contemporary poetry. With

memorable musical compositions from Richard Wagner,

Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Emīls Dārziņš, Marģeris Zariņš,

Imants Kalniņš, Raimonds Pauls, Artūrs Maskats, Ēriks

Ešenvalds and Jānis Lūsēns, Rīga in concert address its

audience as a contemporary city of culture and the arts. Music Concert

Children,

youth, adults Arena Riga Invitation only riga2014.org

19.01.2014. Thirst for the Ocean

Production of multimedia

opera 'Rienzi. Rise and

Fall'

Composed in Riga in 1837-1839, Richard Wagner’s

opera ‘Rienzi’ is inextricably linked to this city. LNO

plans to world-premiere a multimedia production of this

opera early in 2014, to turn it into one of the European

level events to inaugurate Riga’s year in the status of

European Capital of Culture. Mora than just a staging,

this production will entail re-working of the operatic

material and integrating it according to directorial

vision. Rienzi. Rise and Fall

The production of Wagner's opera "Rienzi" is a multimedia

opus in images, created by an international creative team.

Music, theatre,

multimedia Performance, show Adults

Latvian National

Opera opera.lv riga2014.org/OperaRienci

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19.01.14.-20.04.14. Freedom Street Heartbeats

In cooperation with L'Institut français de Lettonie

(Institute of France in Latvia) the art coryphaeus comes

to Latvia to present the installation "Heartbeats" that in

an unique form archives the memory of a person. Heartbeats

The artist crushes boarders between life and death, past

and present. The “Hearbeats” reminds how fragile life is

and that the boarder of death is crossed every moment.

Visitors of the expo will have the chance to record their

heartbeats, which later are transferred to the project’s main

sever – the heartbeat archive is located Japan. Visual arts Exhibition Youth, adults

“Arsenāls”

Exhibition Hall

Latvian National

Museum of Art riga2014.org/BoltanskisSirdspuksti

19.01.2014.

Without thematic

division

Year 2014 opening in

Sigulda

Year 2014 opening, noting that it will be like a power

station of positive culture and arts, producing music,

dance, song, theater, design and other types of energy

throughout the year. A space will be created on the

stage of the castle ruins in Sigulda, which, when

entered, will allow the person with the help of earthly

elements and the Sigulda power source (video), as well

as music and special vibrations (audio), and poetry

(audio), to absorb this special energy of 2014.

Year 2014 opening in

Sigulda

The Festivity Express will depart from the Riga Central

Train Station at 15.04 pm (and will later depart from

Sigulda at 19.08 pm). People will be able to take a light up

walk around Sigulda or to visit concerts and expos in

different culture establishments and venues around Sigulda.

The Livonian Order Castle will host the “Pico Facto” large-

format light installations. A space will be created on the

stage of the ruins, which, when entered, will allow a person

to absorb the special energy of 2014.

Music, visual

art, design,

history,

participation of

the public,

multimedia,

street art

Concert,

performance art,

exhibition, object in

the city environment,

event

Children,

Youth,

Adults Sigulda

Both - free and pay

events riga2014.org

19.01.14.-31.12.14. Road Map Active Neighbourhoods

Active Neighbourhoods is a series of events that make

living in a city more inspiring and foster a sense of

belonging and responsibility for the area we live in.

Activities proposed and implemented by residents of

Riga continue throughout 2014 in various

neighbourhoods of the city. These include tours of the

area planned and guided by locals, artistic meetings en

plein air, photography campaigns, celebrations,

festivals, lectures and discussions, which all centre on

people and their infinite wish to invent and create

something new, receive guests and have a great time

with them.

Ziemeļblāzma Sunday

Art School

Ziemeļblāzma Art School offers a series of thematic

lectures and practical classes in Riga's Ziemeļblāzma

neighbourhood, informing audiences about various cultural

trends and developments. Following in the footsteps of arts

patron Augusts Dombrovskis, who wished to make

professional art accessible to Vecmīlgrāvis residents, and

based on the idea of culture as a lifestyle, the

Ziemeļblāzma Art School offers monthly cycles of thematic

lectures and practical classes. Hosted by professional

architects, artists, art critics and other lecturers, local

residents are acquainted with a variety of cultural

phenomena and themes, and have the opportunity to attend

practical workshops.

Visual arts,

architecture,

history,

education,

photography,

participation of

the public,

multimedia

Discussion / lecture,

creative workshop

Children,

youth, adults

"Ziemeļblāzma"

Cultural centre and

the Vecmīlgrāvis

neighbourhood Free of charge riga2014.org/Apkaimes




Fall'










The production of Wagner's opera "Rienzi" is a multimedia

opus in images, created by an international creative team.

Music, theatre,

multimedia Performance, show Adults

Latvian National

Opera opera.lv riga2014.org/OperaRienci

25.01.14.–02.02.14. Freedom Street

Contemporary Theatre

Programme forte forte

The contemporary theatre programme “forte forte” is a

year-long series of performances staged by Europe's

leading theatre directors. The “forte forte” performances

are united by a set of themes that centre on relationships

between the individual and power, normal and

abnormal, personality and the masses, relationships

between people, set against the backdrop of major

historic events, albeit in routine contexts. Such theatre

artists as Alvis Hermanis, Jan Lauwers and

“Needcompany”, Alain Platel and “Les ballets C de la

B”, and “Rimini Protokoll” have been the guests of the

programme in 2014.

The program of

contemporary theatre

‘forte forte. Alvis

Hermanis’

On 25 and 26 January, at 19:00 pm, at the film studio

“Rīgas kinostudija”, the production of the play "Späte

Nachbarn" (Late Neighbors), based on the literature of

Isaac Bashevis Singer, played out by the Munich Chamber

Theatre, will take place. On 30, 31 January and 1

February, at 19:00 pm, at the same location, “Burgtheater

Wien” will play out the production of “Fathers”, featuring

well-known Latvian actors Gundars Āboliņš un Juris

Baratinskis. On 28 January, the premiere of Gints Grube

documentary “Vairāk nekā dzīve” (More than life) about

A. Hermanis, will take place at cinema “Splendid Palace”. Cinema, theatre Show Youth, adults

Cinema “Splendid

Palace”, film studio

“Rīgas kinostudija" bilesuparadize.lv riga2014.org/forteforte

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26.01.14.–31.03.14. Amber Vein On the Amber Side

The youngsters of The Environment Film Studio

Dzintra and Dzintars undertook an expedition in the

group of scientists and experts of foreign affairs in order

to bring back a whole cycle of tv programs about the

ancient track of amber trade. What can people still tell

about amber, do they remember it, what is its meaning

in the frenzied modern urban life and is it still

considered a more valuable gemstone than gold? The

route of the expedition took these explorers across

Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Poland, Germany and Central

Europe even as far as to India. The program will air in

the beginning of 2014 and be presented in an internet

home page.

The cycle of TV

programs On the Amber

Side

A new, attractive, informatively entertaining cycle of

programs On the Amber Side will be presented to LTV

audience. The cycle of programs was launched searching

the factual traces of the track of amber trade, examining

the hypotheses surrounding it and possible parallels in the

lesser known northern-southern axis. Important, for its

creators, was destruction of stereotypes (still held

particularly by the young) about amber as cult and cultural

relic. The program aimed at defining amber as one of the

central elements of regional identity of the Baltic Sea

region states and promoting its global recognition.

Participation of

the public,

multimedia,

tradition TV/radio Youth, adults

Latvia, Lithuania,

Estonia Free riga2014.org/DzintaraPuseTV

07.02.14.–16.03.14. Thirst for the Ocean

Waiting for...'

(Archeology of an idea)

The “kim?” contemporary art centre’s project “Waiting

for... (Archaeology of an Idea)” brings to Riga

professionals from various disciplines – curators,

philosophers, authors, artists and musicians – whose

mission is to research, inspire, and interact with the

local cultural environment. These thinkers’ visits to

Riga may take different forms: visits associated with art

research, presentations of specific theoretical principles,

performances, exhibitions and others.

‘Zoon in a Zoot-suit’ –

exhibition, diary, and

symposium

As part of the project ‘Waiting for…’(Archeology of an

idea), one of the most prominent new era philosophical

texts, Benedict Spinoza’s ‘Ethics’ will be actualized,

visualized and restructured; author of the idea –

philosopher Ainārs Kamoliņš.

Literature,

visual art,

design, history,

science,

education,

multimedia

Exhition, discussion

/ lecture, conference,

workshop

Children,

youth, adults

The Center of

Contemporary Art

„kim?” and other

cultural venues in

Riga

The ticket office to be

announced riga2014.org/gaidot_kim


Waiting for...'











In preparation for the

residencies of

international arts

curators - thinkers in

Riga, 'Waiting for...'


Internationally active professionals of art and culture will

participate in the project ‘Waiting for…’ (Archeology of

an idea) to reconsider and widen the discourse on artistic

themes actual in Riga. Curator Aaron Shuster will speak.

Music, cinema,

literature, visual

art, design,

architecture,

photography,

history, science,

education,

multimedia,

tradition

Performance,

exhibition,

discussion / lecture,

conference,

workshop, action,

event

Children,

youth, adults

The venue to be

announced Free riga2014.org/gaidot_kim

14.02.14.–17.02.14. Freedom Street Lysistrata

Musicians and artists from Latvia, Switzerland and

Germany will join forces to make a stage performance

as a creative team, inspired by the great Aristophanes’

classic of antiquity ‘Lysistrata.’ Two chamber operas,

drama and comedy, each 45 minutes long, will be

performed in a single evening, artistically reflecting on

the theme ‘Woman and War.’ It will also be the unifying

and structuring theme of lectures, competition of student

and amateur short films, workshops and other activities

to surround this premiere. Lysistrata

International team of artists will realize the project of

‘Lysistrata’ combining a diptych of chamber operas–

drama (composer J. Nīmanis, libretto by I. Zandere, dir. C.

Cyris (Switzerland)) and comedy (composer K. Evald

(Switzerland), dir. Zane Kreicberga). Main cast: soprano J.

Hirzel (Switzerland), baritone R. Koller (Switzerland), and

soprano K. Gailīte (Latvia).Scenographer – K. Jurjāne,

light design – M. Feldmanis, conductor N. Dreģis – joined

by the theme ‘Woman and War.’ Music, theatre Performance Youth, adults

The Railroad

Museum, Liepāja

Theatre bilesuparadize.lv riga2014.org/lisistrate

15.02.2014. Riga Carnival Riga Wintering

Year 2013 saw the realization of the pilot project of

Riga Wintering located on Basteja Hill featuring

interactive playing with the most popular traditional and

new symbols of Riga. In 2014, it will be further

developed as a carnival with its basic regular structure,

visual image and symbol of the year – the beaver of

Riga Channel. “Riga Wintering” includes open art

workshops, mind games and the opportunity for the

participants to learn the symbols of Riga through these

activities, which, as it turns out, can tell so much new

about Riga. Riga Wintering

On 15 February, between 17.00 pm and 22.00 pm, the

festival “Riga Wintering 2014” will take place at

Esplanade. Participants will have the chance to walk along

six paths of activities, based on the unusual stories about

Riga (Rīgas stāsti) by writer Sergejs Timofejevs and artist

Reinis Petersons about the Riga Channel Beaver, the Black

Cat, Big Christopher (Lielais Kristaps), Petergailis (the

rooster on St.Peter`s Church steeple) and chimney

sweepers. Suggestions for other new symbols of Riga will

be accepted also. Performances of bands “Carnival

Youth”, “Oranžās brīvdienas”, “Pulsa efekts” and Goran

Gora will take place on the “Riga Wintering 2014” stage.

The concert programme will be concluded by the

performance of the band “Bermudu divstūris”.

Sports,

participation of

the public, street

art Event, performance

Children,

youth, adults Esplanade Free riga2014.org/ziemosanas

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27.02.2014. Survival kit RigaDot

Drawing on cultural heritage as well as emerging

innovative elements in science and culture, Project

‘RigaDot’ is envisaged as a complex of events to inform

the audience, in engaging, attractive and practically

useful form, about Riga as creative center of culture

and science. This program will feature events like the

cycle ‘Science cafes,’ thematic exhibitions, concerts in

Nabaklab, thematic shows in radio Naba and Science

Festival. Science cafes

Science will be highlighted in such ‘RigaDot’ project

events as the cycle of discussions ‘Science cafés.’ They

will offer a chance to meet scientists in person and propose

questions they could address. ‘Science cafés’ discussions

are to evolve as free, informal exchanges of views on the

issues of science currently in the public eye.

Music, science,

education

Concert, discussion /

lecture, event,

TV/radio Youth, adults

University of Latvia,

radio „Naba”,

„Nabaklab” Free riga2014.org/RigaPunkts

01.03.14.-09.03.14.

Without thematic

division Winter Festival

More sports, more arts, more entertainment. This

Winter festival will offer diverse sports, artistic and

cultural activities. The culmination of the festival will

be the attractive event ‘Stars and kings of the ice treks’

combining professional sports competitions with project

of art and music and championship of snow sculptures.

The festival will coincide with III Latvian Winter

Olympics which are to invite teams of all 109 civil

municipalities and republican towns. Winter Festival

The Winter festival will offer themed exhibitions, invite the

public to view skiing and snowboarding competitions,

winter fishing and bathing, automobile show on ice, special

championship in sledging on spades and frying pans,

unique concert of musicians who have been successful in

sports as well as artistically, a conference, a winter party

and Winter Olympics in ten athletic disciplines. The

opening event will be a unique show combining the talents

of amateur artists, sports clubs and ‘Aerodium’ School of

flying, created specially for 2014.

Music, visual

arts, sports,

participation of

the public Festival

Children,

youth, adults

In Sigulda sports and

cultural venues Free sigulda.lv













with them. Guide to the Future

Audiovisual workshops in Ziepniekkalns and Čiekurkalns

schools for the study and development of the surrounding

areas to ensure a better quality of life. The project includes

three workshops where professional artists together with

schoolchildren will create audiovisual works of art,

presenting their vision of the beautification and

development of the surrounding areas. Workshop

participants will also attend brainstorming get-togethers of

local residents that, in co-operation with designers, will

develop and implement specific beautification and

development projects in Ziepniekkalns and Čiekurkalns.

Design,

architecture,

participation of

the public,

multimedia

Creative workshop,

urban environment

object,

discussion/lecture

Children,

youth, adults

Ziepniekkalns and

Čiekurkalns Free of charge riga2014.org/Apkaimes

04.03.14.-30.03.14. Road Map Poetry Map of Riga

Within the Poetry Map of Riga project, a non-traditional

virtual map of Riga will be created, showing the variety

of urban phenomena in the city: streets, neighbourhoods,

houses, cafes, intersections, backyards, transport routes

etc. Map checkpoints follow the depiction of a

particular place in poetry, whereas artworks created for

the project represent a variety of genres - music and

videos, installations and performances, interactive

software, computer graphics, and others.

Exhibition Poetry Map of

Riga

At the turn of the season we present the next exhibition of

the "Poetry Map of Riga" project, this time in the basement

of the "Niceplace Mansards" cultural centre . A great

variety of artists participate in the exhibition: poets Ērika

Bērziņa and Kārlis Vērdiņš, musician Jānis Ozoliņš, artist

Kaspars Lielgalvis and poet Krišjānis Zeļģis, artist

Aleksandrs Zapoļs, painter Arturs Bērziņš, artist Nataša

Vikuļina, British artist Annie Davey and others.

Visual arts,

music,

literature,

photography,

multimedia

Performance,

exhibition Youth, adults

Basement of the

"NicePlace

Mansards" cultural

centre, Kr. Barona

iela 21a Free of charge riga2014.org/dzejaskarte

07.03.2014. Thirst for the Ocean Born in Riga

Cycle of concerts ‘Born in Riga’ highlights Riga as a

uniting ground for many of contemporary stars of the

classical music, a place where these artists have begun

their musical careers, a place to give numerous excellent

musicians to Europe and wider world.

Concert of Gidon Kremer

and 'Kremerata Baltica'

Gidon Kremer and ‘Kremerata Baltica’ will give concert of

the Culture Hall ‘Ziemeļblāzma’. Creative work of

Augusts Dombrovskis, who was a violin maker, a wood

tradesman as well as a patron of art, served as an

inspiration source to make the concert. Music Concert, event

Children,

youth, adults

Culture Hall

'Ziemeļblāzma' and

adjacent park bilesuparadize.lv riga2014.org/BorninRiga

12.03.2014. Amber Vein

Mikhail and Mikhail play

chess

Performance of the unique opera ‘Mikhail and Mikhail

play chess’ will require 8 singers, 8 dancers, 14

musicians, and 2 conductors; the whole ensemble of 32

has not been casually selected as every artist involved

will represent a figure in a concrete championship game

of chess – and, to be more precise, the sixth round of the

duel of masters, which took place in Moscow in 1962

between Mikhail Tal and Mikhail Botvinnik. Chess is a

fascinating game with its own dramaturgy, heights of

psychological tension, and specific terms, which, co-

incidentally, relates it to theatre and music.


chess

Riga is to see the world premiere of Kristaps Pētersons’

opera ‘Mikhail and Mikhail play chess’, dedicated to

Magus from Riga, world champion in chess Mikhail Tal.

The artists to form the creative team of the production are

conductor Ainārs Rubiķis, choreographer Kiril Burlovs

who resides in London, director Viesturs Meikšāns, set

designer Reinis Suhanovs, and French video artist Carlos

Franklin. Opera will be performed in Russian.

Music, theatre,

multimedia Show Youth, adults New Hall of LNO opera.lv riga2014.org/OperaSahs

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Music, theatre,

multimedia Show Youth, adults

New Hall of Latvian

National Opera opera.lv riga2014.org/OperaSahs

15.03.14.–27.04.14. Thirst for the Ocean re:visited

This project is aimed at bringing to Riga a selection of

art works, which would allow the viewers to form

impression about the latest tendencies in contemporary

art. This large exhibition will feature prominent and

notable artistic productions, selected in teo latest

European biennales of modern art. re:visited

‘Re:visited’ will offer the viewer works of 15-20 foreign

artists who have earned recognition in some of the most

recent European artistic forums. The exhibition will be

open at the Riga ArtSpace every work day, except

Mondays, from 11.00 am till 18.00 pm. Visual art Exhibition Youth, adults

"Rīgas Mākslas

telpa"

Entrance fee:

EUR 3.00 adults;

EUR 1.50 students,

seniors. riga2014.org/revisited

15.03.14.–16.03.14. Amber Vein Amber Songs

In ‘Amber Songs’ project, the quire ‘Kamēr…’

(geographically oriented by the original range of historic

Amber Route states) plans to commission Latvian folk

song settings to international group of composers

attempting to test the strength of the national immaterial

heritage set against the influence of other ethnics and

mentalities, posing such questions as how is this

possible influence manifested and does this reflect in

music in any way? Amber Songs

Various Latvian folk songs selected by Valdis

Muktupāvels will be performed at the concert titled

„Amber Songs”. The main idea is to promote a new

repertory of choir music based in search of Latvian

identity, available and comprehensible worldwide at the

same time. Choir „Kamēr…” led by Jānis Liepiņš and

composers/music arrangers from various foreign countries

will be the main project members including the following

artists: Pēteris Plakidis, Evija Skuķe (Latvia), Kasia

Glowicka (Poland), Franz Herzog (Austria), Ethan Sperry

(USA), Param Vir (India), Vytautas Miškinis (Lithuania),

Vladimir Martinov (Russia), Jan Sandstrom (Sweden),

Xabier Sarasola (Spain), Gilad Hochman (Israel), Peeter

Vahi (Estonia), Hasan Ucarsu (Turkey), Michael Ostrzyga

(Germany), Hendrik Odegaard (Norway), Nicholas Lens

(Belgium), Gabriel Jackson (United Kingdom). Music Concert Youth, adults

The Great Hall,

University of Latvia


announced riga2014.org/AmberSongs

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programme in 2014.

The program of

contemporary theatre

‘forte forte.

Needcompany’

Contemporary theatre programme "forte forte" brings

Flemish artist Jan Lauwers and "Needcompany"

performance "Isabella's Room" to Riga this March. Since

the mid-1980s Lauwers and his theatre company have been

known for their unique theatrical language that defies the

boundaries between theatre, dance, concert, performance

and visual arts. The concept of "Isabella's Room" was

conceived when Lauwers inherited 5,800 artefacts from his

father, an amateur archaeologist and anthropologist, and

decided to use them in the performance where nine actors,

dancers and musicians, led by the remarkable Viviane De

Muynck, reveal the secret of Isabella's room. Jan Lauwers

said the following about "Isabella's Room": "The reason for

this performance was deeply personal - it was my father's

death. Much like himself, Isabella's life spans almost the

entire 20th century: World War I and II, Hiroshima, the

colonial period, the development of modern art, travel to

the moon, David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust, poverty and

famine in Africabagpipe ensemble “Auļi”. The

performance will be on the

Theatre, dance,

music Show Youth, adults

International expo in

Ķīpsala bilesuparadize.lv riga2014.org/forteforte

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Music, theatre,


21.03.2014. Road Map Active Neighbourhoods


living in a city more inspiring and foster the sense of





area planned and guided by the locals, artistic meetings

en plein air, photography campaigns, celebrations,




with them. Treasures of Āgenskalns

Students of the Janis Rozentāls Riga Art High School

explore the Āgenskalns suburb to discover the unique

treasures of this part of the city and interpret them

artistically. The research process, which began already in

the autumn of 2013, will conclude with an exhibition of the

new works at the Rozentāls Art School, the opening of

which will be accompanied by various creative workshops.

A special map created by schoolchildren will be of great

help to anyone who wishes to explore Āgenskalns on foot

to get acquainted with cultural and historic buildings and

areas of the suburb.

Visual arts,

education,

participation of

the public

Exhibition, creative

workshop, event Youth, adults

Janis Rozentāls Riga

Art High School and

Āgenskalns Free of charge riga2014.org/Apkaimes

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Music, science,

education


lecture, event,



radio „Naba”,


27.03.14.–26.10.14. Freedom Street Monument Wars

The basis of ‘Monument Wars’ project is historic

context, thus, aiming to accentuate relationship of

power and culture. Riga has been on the crossroads in

every century. Every power has affirmed and

perpetuated itself by monuments it left to testify about

its reign. The crossroads of Brīvības and Elizabetes

streets, occupied by the monument of Lenin until the

second independence will turn into platform for work of

four sculptors from Russia, Germany, Sweden and

Poland since these are the states, which Riga’s and

Latvia’s history has become inextricably linked with. A

singular podium will contain four sculptors created by

these artists, which will rise from this sheath in turn,

competing amongst themselves for primacy. Monument Wars

The project “Monument Wars” foresees placing objects in

the center of Riga, on which in turn monuments of four

countries – Russia, Germany, Sweden and Poland – will be

displayed. The monuments will be displayed in the context

of materials about the historic expansion of Germany,

Russia, Poland and Sweden in Latvia. Visitors will be able

to take pictures with the objects in the background,

therefore symbolically including themselves as a subjective

object of the exhibition. Curator – Aigars Bikše.

Visual art, street

art

Object in the city

environment

Children,

youth, adults

Crossroad of

Brīvības and

Elizabetes streets in

front of Cabinet of

Ministers Free riga2014.org/PieminekluKari

31.03.14 Thirst for the Ocean

Windstream 2014 in the

Sign of Bach

Program ‘Windstream 2014 in the sign of Bach’

features a range of concerts and an international

competition of composers ‘Windstream 2014’ organized

by the professional brass orchestra Rīga as part of its

annual spring Windstream festival. The concert

dedicated to Bach’s jubilee will be followed by concerts

of participants and jury of the competition ‘Windstream

2014’ announced in 2013 where new compositions for

brass orchestra inspired by the theme ‘Feel Bach,

continue Bach, debate Bach!’ will be performed. April

2014 will see the competition jury and six selected

authors of the best compositions to arrive to Riga to

participate in the concert of jury as well as in the finals

of the competition and the concert of laureates. 329th jubilee of Bach

Bach’s jubilee will be celebrated in a concert planned as

part of the project ‘Windstream 2014 in the sign of Bach.’

Professional brass orchestra Rīga conducted by Mārtiņš

Ozoliņš will perform arrangements of Bach for wind

instruments commissioned to Latvian composers. Bach

dance suites and instrumental music will come to the

forefront in this concert where musicians will aim at

creating modern sound of brass orchestra and the rhythmic

design to align it with the XXI century. Music, history Concert, workshop Youth, adults The Big Guildhall bilesuparadize.lv riga2014.org/WINDSTREAM

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01.04.2014. Thirst for the Ocean Escaping Riga

This project is an attempt to reflect the events arising

from WWI. A story about a curious friendship and

decisive events of the XX century, which continue to

exert the influence on the times we live in, the film

reveals the influence of war on the lives of two

outstanding men. Escaping Riga

Film ‘Escaping Riga’ tells a fascinating story about the

unique and tragic friendship of Russian filmmaker Sergey

Eisenstein and British philosopher Isaiah Berlin. Dir. Dāvis

Sīmanis, camera – Andrejs Rudzāts and Valdis Celmiņš,

art directors – Ieva Romānova and Kristīne Plūksna-

Zvagule, make-up artist – Sarmīte Balode, editing director

– Andra Lejniece, producer – Līga Gaisa, main cast –

Mikhail Karasikov, Gints Grūbe, Mārtiņš Počs et al. Cinema, history Presentation, event Youth, adults Splendid Palace'


announced riga2014.org/EscapingRiga













with them. Mapping Local Tracks

Five alternative tourist routes in Āgenskalns that showcase

Pārdaugava architecture and the key cultural, historic or

recent buildings and facilities. The objective of the project

"Mapping Local Tracks" is to make Pārdaugava an

exciting, captivating and intimate experience for any

person who happens to be there, from a local resident who

lives here to a tourist who would probably not even come

here without a special invitation. The Pārdaugava

exploration routes are based on the architectural heritage of

the area, as well as on the experience and memories of the

people who have lived here and, through their personal

stories, reveal what the eye cannot see and what is hidden

from a casual passer-by.

Design,

architecture,

history,

education,

participation of

the public

Event,

discussion/lecture

Children,

youth, adults

Kalnciema iela

Quarter, Āgenskalns For a fee riga2014.org/Apkaimes













with them. Tēriņu iela Mysteries

A series of "en plein air" events in Torņkalns and Bieriņi

where local residents, with help from professional artists,

will create artworks depicting both neighbourhoods. The

works of art created at these "en plein air" sessions to

celebrate Tēriņu iela, Bieriņi sculptures, Arkādija Park and

the people of Torņkalns will be displayed at the Mārupe

Cultural Centre and the Pārdaugava branch of the Riga

City Council in April and November of 2014.

Visual arts,

education,

participation of

the public

Creative workshop,

event, exhibition

Children,

youth, adults

Torņakalns, Bieriņi

and Mārupe Free of charge riga2014.org/Apkaimes

02.04.14 Amber Vein World in a Picture Book

International conference ‘World in a Picture Book’ will

take place on April 2, 2014 – the International Days of

Books for Children. Its participants – writers, artists,

translators, historians of art and literature, publishers

and professionals – librarians, pedagogues, and

journalists – involved in connecting children and books.

A parallel program of activities will be organized, led by

local and foreign artists.

Conference 'World in a

Picture Book'

Conference ‘World in a Picture Book’ will address the

special role of illustrated books in development of

children’s personality and world view, the novelties in the

picture book genre etc. As special guests, this conference

will host laureate of Astrid Lindgren’s Memorial Award,

Belgian artist Kitty Crowther and laureate of H. C.

Andersen’s Award, German artist Jutta Bauer who will

also give workshops for widely ranging related audience.

Literature,

visual art,

design,

education

Exhibition,

conference,

workshop Youth, adults

"Radisson Blue

Daugava" Free riga2014.org/AtteluStasts

03.04.14.–05.04.14. Amber Vein Riga Jazz Stage

"Riga Jazz Stage" is an international jazz artist contest,

founded in 2004. The contest allows young musicians to

gain stage experience in an international competition,

together with other young jazz performers from around

the world, as well as it allows to establish contacts with

musicians and music professionals. Alongside vocalists,

every year also instrumentalists participate in the

contest. Riga Jazz Stage

The international jazz artist contest “Riga Jazz Stage

2014” will be held in two categories – “Vocal” and

“Saxophone”. Prizes in the amount of more than EUR

6000 and concert engagements in major jazz festivals are

provided for the laureates.

Music,

education

Concert, workshop,

festival, event

Children,

youth, adults

Film theatre

‘Splendid Palace' bilesuserviss.lv riga2014.org/RigaJazz

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04.04.2014. Thirst for the Ocean Bach Passion Riga

Project ‘Bach Passion Riga’ will present the most

significant Passions of the genre of sacred music. Johan

Sebastian Bach’s compositions are unparalleled in

courage, depth and the strength of philosophic

conception. The great influence and energy of Bach, the

power of his music has stirred minds and urged the birth

of ideas, his music in the places of reverence in Riga

will bring the audiences closer to the essence of living.

Participation of the most prominent European interprets

of Baroque music in the project will highlight the

placement of Riga as European Capital of Culture in the

historic cultural space of the continent. The three largest

churches of Riga will host the series of ‘Bach Passion

Riga’ concerts on three Fridays preceding the Easter.

Passions of Mark and

Luke

The program of ‘Bach Passion Riga’ offers Bach’s lesser

known Passion of Mark as well as a novel work dedicated

to this event – Passion of Luke by Ēriks Ešenvalds, which

is to be world-premiered at this time. The audience will

enjoy these compositions in exquisite interpretations –

conductor Sigvards Kļava and Latvian Radio Choir will

collaborate with Sinfonietta Riga and the best European

Baroque singers. Music Concert Youth, adults Riga Dome bilesuparadize.lv riga2014.org/bahs_pasija_riga

04.04.14.–05.04.14. Amber Vein

International competition

of young fashion

designers 'Habitus Baltia'

International competition for new fashion artists

"Habitus Baltija" is organized since 2001 when

worldwide fashion artists gather together in one place.

Approximately 40 new and upcoming artists from The

Baltics, Poland, Russia, Belarus, Croatia and other

countries will participate this year. The competition

includes fashion shows, a conference, seminars and

lectures about fashion. Also the competition of sketch

work "Dzintara avangards" ("The Amber Avant-

Garde") will be organized at "Habitus Baltija". This

competition is included in "Rīga 2014" programme. The Amber Avant-Garde

The competition of sketch work "Dzintara avangards"

("The Amber Avant-Garde") will be organized at "Habitus

Baltija". This competition is included in "Rīga 2014"

programme where new fashion artists will produce sketches

related to various amber themes. The best author will

receive funding for a real costume producing that is later to

be presented at the fashion show.

Design,

education Event Youth, adults


Ķīpsala Free riga2014.org/habitus

04.04.14.-30.04.14. Road Map Long Walk

The goal of the project “Long Walk” is environmental

research and the implementation of specific design

projects, as well as the effect of surroundings and design

on city dwellers. Old Age

The project aims to establish the old age perspectives of the

modern youth, as well as offers scenarios for aging in Riga.

The project’s space – an old age friendly apartment – will

host public activities and also will allow one to fell how it

is to be old.

Design,

participation of

the public

Object in the city

environment, action

Children,

youth, adults Z.A. Meierovica 6 Free riga2014.org/GaraPastaiga

05.04.2014. Survival kit IMAGINE 2020

Project ‘IMAGINE 2020’ comprises two inter-

disciplinary events dedicated to the survival strategies of

humanity and individual in the shifting reality influenced

by climatic change. Artistically scientific symposium ‘I,

the consumer’ combines theoretical discussion and

performative reflection on the situation of having

arrived at a produce-filled world and search for the

answers to the question – What can be done with this

materiality? ‘Blackmarket of Useful Knowledge and

Non-knowledge’ offers exchange of views with one of

100 knowledge dealers on the ways of surviving the

technology.

Blackmarket of Useful

Knowledge and Non-

knowledge

With the support of the culture programme of the European

Union in the framework of the project "IMAGINE 2020:

Art and Climate Change" "The Blackmarket for Useful

Knowledge and Non-Knowledge" is a temporary

production and showroom in which narrative formats of

knowledge mediation are tried out and presented. 30

individual tables are occupied by experts (natural

scientists, artists, philosophers, anthropologists, physicians

etc.) who are being invited to offer a portion of their

knowledge that can be told and learned in 30 minutes. In

Riga '90 talks on Repaired, Enhanced and Dead Body' will

be provided. The audience will be able to book an expert

and his or her offer of knowledge for a half-hour, or to

listen to selected talks via 'Black Radio'. Theatre, science Performance, event Youth, adults

"Sapņu fabrika"

(Lāčplēša 101)

New Theatre Institute

of Latvia riga2014.org/Blackmarket

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05.04.14. Road Map Labas vietas TALKA

The „Development Campaign for Good Locations”

(Labas vietas TALKA) is driven by games that Riga's

residents love to play at home, which are used as an

inspiration for the creation of environmental objects in

the squares and parks in Riga's neighbourhoods. One

such location is Alekša Square in Sarkandaugava where

local residents will plant seedlings they have grown at

home and do other beautification work on the 1st of

May. Later on this year, the development of two more

„good locations” will commence in Dižozolu Street in

Ziepniekkalns and the „Promised Land” (Apsolītā zeme)

area in Čiekurkalns. The project is implemented by the

“Ideju Māja” association and the Contemporary

Architecture Information Centre.

Event Leading to the

Cleanup Campaign at

Alekša Square,

Sarkandaugava

Sarkandaugava activists, designers, architects and planning

experts, and everyone who can hold a brush and a can of

paint in their hands come together for the first time.

Design,

architecture,

participation of

the public

Object in the city

environment,

creative workshop,

event

Children,

youth,

adults

Alekša Square,

Sarkandaugava

(Intersection of Tilta

iela/Alekša iela) Free riga2014.org/labasvietasTALKA
















Second Game of Ideas

for Good Locations in

Čiekurkalns

Most of the participants in the event are local

schoolchildren, their parents and teachers. A design and

architecture team watches them perform tasks and play

games.

Design,

architecture,

participation of

the public Creative workshop

Youth,

adults Čiekurkalns Library Free riga2014.org/labasvietasTALKA


Documentary film

"Territory Vija Celmins"

Vija Celmins is a Latvia-born U.S. painter and graphic

artist whose unique style won her widespread acclaim

worldwide. Her works are part of the key modern art

collections all over the globe. Documentary film

"Territory Vija Celmins" for the first time reveals the

artist's creative process as well as her unique

personality. The film crew had the exclusive opportunity

to see the artist at work, meet with her peers, and attend

several events in New York art scene. Territory Vija Celmins

The premiere of documentary film"Territory Vija Celmins"

will also feature the audience's meeting and discussion with

the artist. The film's creative team includes: director Olafs

Okonovs, producer Antra Cilinska, screenplay consultant

Elita Ansone, camera operator Aleksandrs Grebņevs,

sound engineer Anrijs Krenbergs, assistant producers

Elizabeth Palacios and Marta Kontiņa, sound producer

Klāvs Siliņš. Special guests at the premiere will be the U.S.

Ambassador to Latvia and representatives from the U.S.

Embassy, Boris and Ināra Teterev Foundation

representatives and others. After the premiere, the film will

remain in the "Splendid Palace" cinema repertoire. Cinema

Show,

discussion/lecture

Young people,

adults

Cinema "Splendid

Palace" "Splendid Palace" riga2014.org/VijaCelmina
















Second Game of Ideas

for Good Locations in

Ziepniekkalns

Most of the participants in the event are local

schoolchildren, their parents and teachers. A design and

architecture team watches them perform tasks and play

games.

Design,

architecture,

participation of

the public

Object in the city

environment,

creative workshop

Children,

youth,

adults

Riga 94th High

School, Ozolciema 26 Free riga2014.org/labasvietasTALKA

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J. S. Bach The Passion

of Matthew

The magnificence of Passion of Matthew by J. S. Bach will

be revealed in one of the project ‘Bach Passion Riga’

concerts by an outstanding group of musicians: the Latvian

Radio Choir will collaborate with foremost interprets of

Baroque music in Europe – ‘Les Passions de l'Ame’

orchestra (Switzerland), conductor and director of the

International Bach Academy (Stuttgart, Germany) Hans-

Christoph Rademan and many prominent guest soloists. Music Concert Youth, adults Church of St. Peter bilesuparadize.lv riga2014.org/bahs_pasija_riga


Vija Celmiņa. Double

reality

The Latvia-born U.S. artist Vija Celmins’ exhibition in

Riga is a long-awaited event. Vija Celmins’ works

represent American art from the 1960s to present. They

can be found in the key contemporary art collections of

the world: the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the

Metropolitan Museum of Art, Centre Pompidou in

Paris, The Tate Modern in London and elsewhere. The

ocean, the desert, star fields and spider webs are the

objects that the artist has continued to draw and paint in

her series for many years.

Exhibition of Vija

Celmiņa's work

Exhibition by Vija Celmiņa curated by Elita Ansone will

be open for almost two months. Several paintings, graphic

art and drawings will be included. This will be a unique

possibility to get to know those works from 1960s

including popart, photo realism and conceptualism artistic

expressions. Visual art Exhibition Adults

Art Museum „Rīgas

Birža”


Birža” riga2014.org/VijaCelmina


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her series for many years. Me and Art

An opportunity to get to know art better through individual

experience, under the guidance of artist and museum

lecturer Baiba Sprance. Works displayed at the exhibition

become the object of research and the theme for drawing

assignments. Classes for adults are held on Thursdays at 3

p.m. and Saturdays at 12 noon. This is also a chance for

children to acquaint themselves with artworks displayed at

the exhibition by studying them, watching, thinking and

drawing. The classes for children are held on Saturdays at

12 noon (on the 26th of April, 3rd of May, 10th of May

and 17th of May). Advice by artist and museum lecturer

Diāna Dimza-Dimme. Visual arts Creative workshop

Children,

youth, adults

Art Museum “Riga

Bourse”

Art Museum “Riga

Bourse” riga2014.org/VijaCelmina



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her series for many years.

Sunday conversations in

museum

Art Museum Riga Bourse will invite the public to meet

artist Vija Celmiņa for a conversation in the series ‘Sunday

conversations in the museum’, moderated by the curator of

exhibition of this well-known artist’s work in Riga Elita

Jansone. Visual art Discussion / lecture Youth, adults

Art Museum Riga

Bourse


Birža” riga2014.org/VijaCelmina

15.04.14.-20.06.14. Thirst for the Ocean


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her series for many years. Artist and an Object

The educational programme “Artist and an Object” will

give schoolchildren a chance to acquaint themselves with

the objects in Vija Celmins’ works. During the tour of the

museum, an expert guide will show and discuss with the

children the “relationship” between the artist and the

objects depicted in her works, the various techniques an

artist can employ to create a work of art, and the

impression left on the viewer. The class will close with the

creation of an artwork inspired by “random” objects.

Visual arts,

education

Discussion/lecture,

creative workshop

Children,

youth

Art Museum “Riga

Bourse”

Art Museum “Riga


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her series for many years. First Came the Object...

The educational programme “First Came the Object…”

offers high school students an opportunity to acquaint

themselves with pop art, photorealism and conceptualism,

and find the most characteristic features thereof in the

works by artist Vija Celmins. This is followed by a debate

where the students will try to find out what phenomena had

influenced the creation of a particular work of art, and

what importance the “found” objects bear for the artist. In

conclusion the students will create their own works of art

inspired by objects they “find”, to help them memorise

what they will have learned. Visual arts

Discussion/lecture,

creative workshop Youth

Art Museum “Riga

Bourse”

Art Museum “Riga


15.04.14.–15.10.14. Amber Vein

Amber: myths and

science







show represent the origins of amber showing it in the

context of history, identity and practical use. A project

by P. Stradiņš Museum of the History of Medicine titled

„Amber: myths and science” shows the various use of

Baltic amber in the context of European cultural

network covering a period from Ancient times to

nowadays. The main event of the project will be an

exhibition during which several openings, competitions

and conferences will be organized.

Amber: myths and

science

Exhibition ‘Amber: myths and science’ and the cluster of

its accompanying events will view the relationship of men

and amber through and from the times, when Baltics was a

mythical territory in this respect for the Mediterranean

nations. What have Avicenna, Tacitus, and Pliny written

about amber and how it was used by Baltic tribes? Amber

today and contribution of Latvian scientists to its research

and elaboration of new products; exhibits from museums in

Latvia and – around the world; the prism of amber will be

the mode of demonstrating our emergence in the processes

of European cultural and economic exchange.

History, science,

education

Exhibition,

conference

Children,

youth, adults

Riga Pauls Stradiņš

Museum of the

History of Medicine mvm.lv riga2014.org/DzintarsMedicina



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of the competition and the concert of laureates.

Concert of the

'Windstream 2014'

competition jury

Project ‘Windstream 2014 in the sign of Bach’ will offer

concert of the members of jury of this international

competitions of composers. Five internationally re-known

musicians are invited to work in this jury and to give this

concert together with the professional brass orchestra Rīga.

The jury of the competition will present themselves as

composers as well as – interprets and conductors. Music Concert Youth, adults The Big Guildhall bilesuparadize.lv riga2014.org/WINDSTREAM













with them.

Teika Re-Generator -

Discover Teika!

The main goal of the "Teika Re-Generator" project is to

help Teika residents see the opportunities offered by the

neighbourhood: cultural and business initiatives, quality

recreation, unexplored locales, children's groups, activities

for senior citizens, etc. Three events will be organized in

the Teika neighbourhood - three courtyard festivals.

"Discover Teika!" will take place in an apartment building

courtyard in Teika, featuring an orienteering competition,

talks about urban environment development, and master

classes. There will also be activities and fairy-tale readings

for children, as well as outdoor film screenings.

Photography,

history,

participation of

the public


creative workshop,

event

Children,

youth, adults Teika Free riga2014.org/Apkaimes

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J. S. Bach Passion of

John

The concert series ‘Bach Passion Riga’ will offer one of

Bach’s most outstanding and dramatic opuses – Passion of

John to be presented to the public and guests of Riga on

Good Friday by the best European interprets of Baroque

music – the orchestra ‘Concerto Copenhagen,’ Danish

conductor Lars Ulrik Mortensen and prominent guest

soloists to collaborate with Latvian Radio Choir. Music Concert Youth, adults Church of St. John bilesuparadize.lv riga2014.org/bahs_pasija_riga



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Final of 'Windstream

2014' competition

Project ‘Windstream 2014 in the sign of Bach’ will

conclude in gala concert of international competition of

composers with the program of best compositions

presented in the contest. The concert of the brass orchestra

Rīga, conducted by Mārtiņš Ozoliņš, will be the third

round of the competition assessed by the jury. Music Concert Youth, adults The Big Guildhall Free riga2014.org/WINDSTREAM



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Awarding and concert of

laureates of 'Windstream

2014'

Award ceremony and concert of the laureates of

international competition of composers ‘Windstream 2014’

will conclude the project ‘Windstream 2014 in the sign of

Bach.’ With this event, musicians of the professional brass

orchestra, conducted by Mārtiņš Ozoliņš, will finish off a

year and half long period of ‘Windstream 2014’ activities. Music Concert Youth, adults The Big Guildhall Free riga2014.org/WINDSTREAM

23.04.14.–05.05.15. Freedom Street Cinematic Trophies

“Kino trofejas” (Film Trophies) will be a review of film

screening and viewing in Latvia after WWII. The

project consists of two parts: from 23/04/2014, Riga

Film Museum will open the exhibition on cinema

repertoire policy and memories of film goers, while

cinema “Splendid Palace” from 24/04/2014 will feature

a week long film programme with cinema repertoire of

1940th and 1950th.

Exhibition 'Cinematic

trophies’

The exhibition will consist of two main thematic parts: film

selection in Latvia between 1940 and 1950, memories of

film lovers of that time. Cinema

Exhibition,

performance, event

Children,

youth, adults Riga Film Museum


announced riga2014.org/KinoTrofejas

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24.04.2014. Survival Kit RigaDot
















Music, science,

education


lecture, event,



radio „Naba”,


24.04.14.–30.04.14. Freedom Street Cinematic Trophies

“Kino trofejas” (Film Trophies) will be a review of film

screening and viewing in Latvia after WWII. The

project consists of two parts: from 23/04/2014, Riga

Film Museum will open the exhibition on cinema

repertoire policy and memories of film goers, while

cinema “Splendid Palace” from 24/04/2014 will feature

a week long film programme with cinema repertoire of

1940th and 1950th.

Film program 'Cinematic

trophies’

The project’s “Kino trofejas” (Film Trophies) programme

will consist of films made in the post-war time period,

between 1940s and 1950s, the films featured in cinema

“Splendid Palace” (later called cinema “Rīga”) – around

15 films, made in former USSR republics, as well as

France, Italy, Germany and elsewhere. Before film

screenings, short informative news pieces, traditional to

those times, will also be screened. The project is sort of a

time-machine that will bring spectators back in time. Cinema

Exhibition,

performance, event

Children,

youth, adults ‘Splendid Palace’


announced riga2014.org/KinoTrofejas


The Development Campaign for Good Locations (Labas

vietas TALKA) is driven by games that Riga’s residents

love to play at home, which are used as an inspiration

for the creation of environmental objects in the squares

and parks in Riga’s neighbourhoods. One such location

is Alekša Square in Sarkandaugava where local

residents will plant seedlings they have grown at home

and do other beautification work on the 1st of May.

Later on this year, the development of two more “good

locations” will commence in Dižozolu Street in

Ziepniekkalns and the “Promised Land” (Apsolītā zeme)




Third Game of Ideas in

Čiekurkalns

Students, schoolchildren, their parents and environmental

activists who live in the area - local businessmen,

representatives from community centres and everyone else

are welcome to take part. Participants in the event will play

a game of quick design ideas and jointly set up various

objects in the locations they were made for. Applications

for participation in the creative workshops are to be sent by

e-mail: [email protected], or registered by phone:

22445268.

Visual arts,

design,

architecture,

education,

multimedia

Performance,

exhibition, urban

environment object Youth, adults

"BOSCH serviss

Rolis", Čiekurkalns,

2. līnija 41 Free riga2014.org/labasvietasTALKA

26.04.2014. Riga Carnival Riga Festival

The “Riga Festival” is a compelling demonstration of

Riga’s status as a city of inspiration. Riga is a

celebration – an endless celebration of sound, taste,

flavour and inspiration. Everyone is a welcome guest at

the celebration and everyone will feel special, regardless

of how near or far they have come, be they on stage or

in the audience. This is joy that one wants to share with

others. The “Riga Festival” is noted for a broad variety

of genres, epochs and music styles – a celebration of

music without borders, targeted at Rigans and guests of

the city.

Zigmars Liepiņš.

Transcendental oratorio

„Transcendental oratorio” will be performed at „Riga

Festival”. It’s a story based on real events that happened

during the earthquake in Japan. A little boy who was

covered by her dead monther’s body survived this nature

disaster. Mother’s last message was: „If you survive this,

remember I love you..”. Mother who sacrificed herself in

order to save her son is the main character at the oratorio.

Inga Šļubovska, Aleksandrs Antoņenko, State Choir

„Latvija”, Latvian National Symphony Orchestra and

conductor Jānis Liepiņš will take part at the performance. Music Concert Youth, Adults Riga Dome bilesuparadize.lv riga2014.org/RigasFestivals


Three meetings. Versions

of Latvian composers’

works offered by world

choreographers

Three one act ballets set on music of composers Pēteris

Vasks, Rihards Dubra and Georgs Pelēcis will see their

world premieres in LNO. The music of Latvian

composers has truly inspired three of the most

outstanding guest choreographers - Demis Volpi, Mário

Radačovský and Tim Rushton.




choreographers

Three new one act ballets will be offered to the viewers as

part of the program ‘Three meetings. Versions of Latvian

composers’ works offered by world choreographers’

created by a trio of guest choreographers – Argentinean

artist Demis Volpi who has studied in Stuttgart, but works,

both, in Europe and America; the superintendant of Ballet

Bratislava Mário Radačovský and the director of Dance

Theatre of Denmark Tim Rushton. The LNO orchestra and

ballet artists participate in these new productions. Music, dance Show Youth, adults

Latvian National

Opera opera.lv riga2014.org/balets_tristiksanas

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26.04.2014. Survival Kit

Big Get-Togethers to

Lend a Hand, The

Courtyard Movement

‘The Courtyard Movement’ is program of public

participation to clean and improve the courtyards. The

project aims at stimulating the engagement of the

inhabitants in development of their living environment,

helping them in fulfillment of their ideas by joined

activity. The organizers hope that it will inspire other

such initiatives as no one knows better the exigencies of

courtyards than people from the houses around them.

The situation in these environments will be surveyed

first (the courtyards are entered into competition by the

citizens), to be followed by creating the development

visions of these territories, which will be collectively

brought into existence in the Big Get-together.

Courtyard improvement

in the Big Get-together

Three courtyards will be re-designed and improved –

cleaned, greened, furnished etc. – in the Big Get-together.

The prerequisite of these transformations is public

initiative and active participation. In a single day, the

courtyards will be changed beyond recognition; adults and

kids will join hands to bring the improvements they need to

life, assisted by consultants – student author groups,

landscape architecture professionals etc. The courtyards

undergo preparation for the make-over, but it will be

finalized in a public-engaging event.

Design,

education,

participation of

the public Event

Children,

youth, adults

Four of Riga's

courtyards Free riga2014.org/pagalmi
















The Main Event of the

Development Campaign

for Alekša Square,

Sarkandaugava

The remaining work will be done to transform Alekša

Square into a “good location”! We will finally set up the

beautiful design objects that have been created by local

residents and earned the praise of designers. An

OUTDOOR GYM will be built at the red wall, followed by

the last finishing touches, levelling the ground, planting

grass, flowers and shrubs. Come and join in! We

recommend you wear suitable clothes - and a smile!

Design,

architecture,

public

participation,

street art

Urban environment

object, event

Children,

youth, adults

Alekša skvērs,

Sarkandaugava

(intersection of Tilta

iela/Alekša iela) Free riga2014.org/labasvietasTALKA



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her series for many years. Workshop of Stars

The workshop will attempt to determine why the sea, sand

and stars are important to Vija Celmins? Why have an

eraser and pencil grown “so big” all of a sudden? And also,

is it possible to tell the real from unreal? Using our

impressions from the exhibition as inspiration, we will

create our own star – a windmill. The workshop will take

place as part of the exhibition, on the 26th of April, the

10th of May and the 7th of June. Visual arts Creative workshop Children

Art Museum Riga

Bourse

Art Museum Riga

Bourse riga2014.org/VijaCelmina





choreographers










choreographers









ballet artists participate in these new productions. Music, dance Show Youth, adults

Latvian National


28.04.14. Survival Kit En-rooters

The aim of the project ‘En-rooters’ is to create platform

of inter-generational communication by the use of

instruments of design and gardening. The project is

three-fold: 1. Involving senior citizens and children in

gardening. 2. Stimulation of inhabitants of Riga

neighbourhoods to cooperate by Big Get-together

initiatives. 3. Activities in the centre of Riga, on

Esplanade, involving participants of the first two stages.

The ‘Green Space’ will be created there for exhibitions,

concerts, lectures and thematic discussions.

En-rooters in the

neighbourhoods

Senior citizens and children from the "En-Rooters" project

participate in a workshop for the beautification of the

Esplanade at 5 p.m.

Design,

education,

participation of

the public Workshop

Children,

adults Esplanade Free riga2014.org/iesaknotaji

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28.04.14.-30.05.14. Road Map

Riga Photo Month 2014.

Urban Viewfinders

The Riga Photo Month is a new pan-Baltic photography

festival held in the capital city of Latvia, which will take

place for the first time in May 2014, becoming one of

the European Capital of Culture events. The festival’s

manifold programme consists of several exhibitions,

artists’ presentations, discussions, portfolio shows and

self-publishing events, as well as other activities.

Solo Exhibition “Room

of Love” by Margit

Lõhmus (Estonia)

The Estonian artist Margit Lõhmus’ project “Room of

Love” consists of works created, aesthetically, as amateur

videos, depicting people in various socially complicated

situations. At first glance it may seem that the videos show

personal and tragic situations, however, the theatrical

passivity of the author exposes the viewer to immediate

provocation by making him or her an unwitting lurker. This

feeling is further intensified by the seemingly-innocent

videos. The exhibition is organised by the Centre for

Contemporary Art. Photography Festival, event Youth, adults Alberta street 3 Free riga2014.org/RigasFOTOmenesis

29.04.2014. Survival Kit

Dance day in your

nosebag

"Dance Day in Your Nosebag" is an event that centres

on contemporary dance, choreographers' collaborations

with local residents, creating and performing various

dance routines and participating in dance classes. The

project is a reminder of the unique beauty of body

language characteristic of various professions, and is

dedicated to all Rigans, encouraging them to dance in

not just dance halls but also at work, in a park or on a

street.

Dance day in your

nosebag

The project ‘Dance day in your nosebag’ will make

choreographers of contemporary dance to survey the

everyday movements of representatives of different

professions in their natural environment, observing,

registering, dancing and exercising together. Habitual

gestures and movements will turn into material of

choreographic phrases, which the viewers will be able to

watch as a mini performance. April 29 will see eruption of

such performances all around Riga, in attempt to dedicate

the whole day to non-stop dancing. These events will be co-

ordinated and a map of proceedings – prepared in order to

turn this action into a publicly enjoyable process. Dance Performance, event Youth, adults

Several venues in

Riga Free riga2014.org/DejasDiena

29.04.14.–05.10.14.

Without thematic

division Esplanade 2014

The Ray of Riga has been kept alive even in the darkest

of times. The Esplanade is one of the particularly

significant places in Riga spiritual landscape. The older

citizens of Riga remember the National Song and Dance

festival of the first Independence, while others associate

it with the romantic open-air skating and others still –

with the sense of unity enjoyed in the annual Poetry

Days, which center around the monument of Rainis. Esplanade 2014

The open office of the foundation ‘Riga 2014’ will function

in the square in front of the monument of Rainis, in the

heart of the Esplanade park, which will offer news of Riga

as the European Capital of Culture and possibility to

observe and participate in diverse cultural activities. This

office will be the place where to share your vision of future

Riga with the like-minded and maybe make friends, a place

to feel at home and enjoy free wi-fi in. We can all become

citizens of Riga for a while in 2014! The Ray of Riga

shines stronger every day. The dates of events may change. All All

Children,

youth, adults Esplanade Free riga2014.org/esplanade2014

30.04.14.-31.05.14. Freedom Street

Show-windows towards

Brīvības Street

The project "Show Windows towards Brīvības Street"

looks back at the history of Brīvības iela from 1914 to

the present day, reminding the passers-by of the

different names the street has had and what political

powers have played with the main street of Riga. Eight

popular shop windows along the street will become

enthralling reflections of history, going beyond the

customary boundaries of artistic expression usually

found in an exhibition hall, in order to bring art closer to

the public.

Show-windows towards

Brīvības Street

The objective of the project "Show Windows towards

Brīvības Street” is to show how Latvia and Brīvības iela

were changing and developing under the various powers

and the trends they brought. Set designer Anna Heinrihsone

is the designer of the displays in eight Brīvības iela shop

windows, with Vilnis Vējš as the author of the texts. The

project is developed in collaboration with historians and

experts from Riga's museums.

Design, history,

visual arts,

architecture,

photography,

multimedia

Exhibtion, object in

the city envirnoment

Children,

youth, adults

The section of

Brīvības street from

Elizabetes to Stabu

street Free riga2014.org/skatlogi

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01.05.14.–19.10.14. Freedom Street Corner House

During the fifty years of the occupation of Latvia by the

Soviet Union, the KGB headquarters in Riga, also

known as the Corner House, became a prominent

symbol of totalitarian power that, in the 21st century

Riga, still stands to bear testimony to total war, mass

persecutions and genocide. 2014 is the right time to

change the destiny of the Corner House, to open the

doors and face the experience and fates concealed

therein in order to profoundly understand and recreate

them. The Corner House will be open to the public from

the 1st of May to the 19th of October, presenting the

Occupation Museum's exhibition (admission free of

charge), guided tours "In the KGB Basements", and five

more exhibitions - "(Re)construction of Friendship", "A

Latvian's Suitcase", "In Spite of All”, "Ten Objects'

Stories of Person and Power” and "The Museum of

Fateful Objects”, which present different interpretations

of the relationship between the individual and the power

in the past that still affects the people of the present day. In spite of everything

Every European country is proud of its heritage of naïve

art, assembling and popularizing its collections. Naïve art

in Latvia has flourished in the period spanning the decades

from 1950s to 1990s when this development was indirectly

spurred by WWII and the occupation of Latvia, which

followed. The exhibition will reflect the impact on our

history of art of creative personalities whose lives relate to

or involved the consequences of occupation, deportation

and simple artistic impulse to resist an inhuman regime.

Exhibition is curated by: Māra Ādiņa, Arno Jundze,

Valters Māziņš, Guna Millersone, Astrīda Rogule, Alise

Tīfentāle, Dzintars Zilgalvis, Valdis Poikāns, Aivars Leitis,

Kate Zilgalve and Laima Āze. Opening hours: Monday

from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed on Tuesday, Wednesday

from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday to Sunday from 10 a.m.

to 6 p.m.

Visual art,

history Exhibition Youth, adults

Corner House on

Brīvības street

One ticket to all

exhibitions costs EUR

5, EUR 2 for

pensioners,

schoolchildren and

students.

Family ticket (2 adults

and 2 children) is

EUR 10. Free of

charge for the

politically persecuted

persons, national

resistance movement

members, persons

with disabilities,

children up to 7.

Tickets are available

at the box office in the

Corner House's

backyard. riga2014.org/kgb




















in the past that still affects the people of the present day.

Story of man and of

power in ten objects

Riga Museum of History and Navigation has planned an

exhibition, which will allow objects to be storytellers, thus,

demonstrating the range and diversity of information

material things can offer. The main ‘speakers’ will be ten

museum exhibits, complemented and aided by other

material. Therefore, from a single, concrete point of

departure, not only personal stories will surface, but the

tales of whole families, communities, towns and state

surviving the turns of power and history in the XX century.

Opening hours: Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed on

Tuesday, Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday to

Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. History Exhibition Youth, adults

Corner House on

Brīvības street

One ticket to all


5, EUR 2 for

pensioners,

schoolchildren and

students.


and 2 children) is

EUR 10. Free of

charge for the


persons, national

resistance movement

members, persons

with disabilities,

children up to 7.



Corner House's






















(re)Construction of

Friendship

The "(Re)construction of Friendship" exhibition explores

the phenomenon of "friendship" that one party forces upon

another, such as when a superpower imagines it should

"make friends" with a smaller country, which results in

relations that would normally not exist. Participating in the

exhibition are Daniel & Geo Fuchs (Germany), Nikita

Kadan (Ukraine), Sandra Krastiņa and Kristaps Epners

(Latvia), Alban Muja (Kosovo), association "Orbīta"

(Latvia), Tanel Rander (Estonia), Spessi (Sigurtór

Hallbjörnsson, Iceland) & Erik Pauser (Sweden), Nomeda

& Gediminas Urbonas (Lithuania), Johan Waerndt &

Monika Marklinger (Sweden) and Helena Wikström

(Sweden). Art critics Inese Baranovska and Æsa

Sigurjónsdóttir (Iceland), Inga Lāce, Kārlis Vērpe and

Kitija Vasiļjeva are the curators of the exhibition. Opening

hours: Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed on Tuesday,

Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday to Sunday

from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Visual art,

photography,

history,

education,

multimedia Exhibition Youth, adults

Corner House on

Brīvības street

One ticket to all


5, EUR 2 for

pensioners,

schoolchildren and

students.


and 2 children) is

EUR 10. Free of

charge for the


persons, national

resistance movement

members, persons

with disabilities,

children up to 7.



Corner House's


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The Museum of Fateful

Objects

‘The Museum of Fateful Objects’ will invite the public to

propose objects to an exposition relating their life stories to

the new museum connected to these objects, which may

have changed their lives and – remained within the reach. A

new museum of the objects of personal history will open in

2014, assembled by inhabitants of Riga. The new form of

interactive social communication will take the observer into

world of material objects, forming exposition palpably

linked to human lives. Video versions of their personal

stories will also be added to the design. A book about

objects with their own stories to tell will be published,

bringing together the most vivid texts and requisites. The

author of the project is director and journalist Ilona

Brūvere; the author of the design – artist Artis Rutks.



Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Music,

literature, visual

art, design,

photogtaphy,

history,

education,

participation of

the public,

multimedia,

tradition

Presentation,

exhibition,

workshop, action,

TV/radio

Children,

youth, adults

Corner House on

Brīvības street

One ticket to all


5, EUR 2 for

pensioners,

schoolchildren and

students.


and 2 children) is

EUR 10. Free of

charge for the


persons, national

resistance movement

members, persons

with disabilities,

children up to 7.



Corner House's





















in the past that still affects the people of the present day. Latvian suitcase

Many waves of exile have washed over Latvia, now,

through individual stories and human experience to be

reflected in an exhibition. The main symbol of this

exposition is suitcase. The packing of suitcase is the last

decisive choice and re-vision of values, weighing on what is

to be taken along and what – left behind. For Latvians, all

the discarded life mostly turned out to be irretrievably lost.

This exhibition aims to demonstrate what was to be found

in the luggage of those Latvians who, for different reasons,

had to leave their country for ever. Its focus will be objects

symbolic of the memory of their owners, historic

photography, video and audio material, language of

computer graphics and animation. Rather than being

perceived as no more than passive observers, the audience

will be posed questions – What would you take along in

case you had to leave Latvia for indeterminate time?



Sunday from 10 bagpipe ensemb History Exhibition Youth, adults

Corner House on

Brīvības street

One ticket to all


5, EUR 2 for

pensioners,

schoolchildren and

students.


and 2 children) is

EUR 10. Free of

charge for the


persons, national

resistance movement

members, persons

with disabilities,

children up to 7.



Corner House's






















Explore the Corner

House

The Corner House Project tours of the house will be

offered to visitors showing the cells in which countless

people were imprisoned, the chilling basement, ‘exercise’

area, the different stairs used for prisoners and staff, and

the offices of the investigators. The venue is expected to

provide new historical insight for the younger generation

and guests of the city, as well as become a memorial to

those who have suffered directly or indirectly from

activities within the walls of this building. The notorious

basements of KGB will hold an installation of materials

from the Latvian National Guard, and the cells and kitchen

will be open for viewing. The sixth floor of the building

will reveal the exercise grounds from above and the narrow

space where those under investigation were kept for shorter

stretches of time. Opening hours: Monday from 10 a.m. to

4 p.m., closed on Tuesday, Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8

p.m., Thursday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. History Exhibition, event Youth, adults

Corner House on

Brīvības street

Admission to the

exhibition is free of

charge. The guided

tour costs EUR 5. riga2014.org/kgb

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01.05.14.–30.05.14. Road Map Ziedoņdārzs Tales

Project ‘Ziedoņdārzs Tales’ is envisaged as a meeting

space, where, in a kaleidoscope of almost 50 different

social and cultural events, grandmothers will walk the

kindergarten children while students and artists living

around this venue will present the viewers their work in

exhibitions, video instalations and readings of poetry,

modern dance and theatre performances, concerts,

programs for children and activities for the youngsters

as well as actions aimed at creating socially responsible

society. Ziedoņdārzs Tales

Project ‘Ziedoņdārzs Tales’ will include a month of daily

activities organized in the park for people of different age

groups. Mondays will be for meeting new people, Tuesdays

– for games and playing, Wednesdays – for emotional

recreation, while Thursdays will be dedicated to art of

conversation. Fridays will bring Unusual events, organized

by the students of The College of Culture collaborating

with professional artists, photographers, musicians and

other creative prominences from the Ziedoņdārzs’ area.

Music, dance,

literature, visual

art, design,

photography,

participation of

the public,

multimedia

Concert,

performance,

exhibition, object in



workshop

Children,

youth, adults Ziedoņdārzs park Free riga2014.org/ziedondarzs

01.05.14.–18.05.14. Road Map

Riga Photomonth 2014.

Urban Viewfinders

The program of 2014 will include 'Riga Photomonth

2014. Urban Viewfinders.' Its many-fold program

consists of exhibitions, projects in the city environment,

presentations of photographers and artists, discussions

and other activities, creating, collectively, a photo map

of a journey of a kind and allowing to express and

experience what is the most actual in modern

photography. iRiga

The photographs show Riga as seen by local residents,

presenting the viewers not the stereotypical postcards but

images of the city’s suburbs, Riga residents and their

routine lives. The works, mostly street photography, are the

result of significant civic collaboration – visual testimonies

to the present time, created by professionals and amateurs

alike. Participating in the exhibition are Zelma Brezinska,

Sergejs Babikovs, Aivars Slišāns, Andrejs Strokins,

Viesturs Pinka and others.

Photography,

participation of

the public

Exhibition, festival,

event Youth, adults

The venue to be

announced Free riga2014.org/RigasFOTOmenesis













with them. Portrait Workshop

The photographic studio for Aija Bley’s photography

campaign “Portrait Workshop” is where portraits are

created that blend the traditions of the photography salons

of the twentieth century with contemporary portrait

photography. In this case, art is in the very creative process

where collaboration between the photographer and the

model is of major importance. Works created during the

project will be included in an exhibition that will be

supplemented with new works while on show. Anyone can

apply for participation in the project by calling 29455955

or writing to [email protected]. The material created during the

project is on display at Kaņepe Culture Centre from the

15th to the 25th of May.

Participation of

the public,

photography


workshop Youth, adults Ūnijas 8 - k.1 Free riga2014.org/pasportreti



research and the implementation of specific deign


on city dwellers. Jungle Gym

Through the collaboration of city dwellers and designers,

the environment improvement project with long-term

effects on the well-being and comfort of inhabitants of Riga

is implemented. The project merges environmental research

and the implementation of specific design projects, as well

as the effect of surroundings and design on city dwellers.

The project foresees the creation of five vertical jungle

gyms in various Riga districts. The project's opening

ceremony will take place at Alekša Square, the intersection

of Alekša iela and Tiltu iela in Sarkandaugava, on the 1st

of May at 3 p.m.

Design,

participation of

the public

Object in the city

environment, action

Children,

youth, adults Districts of Riga Free riga2014.org/GaraPastaiga













with them. Contrasting Atgāzene

An exploration of Atgāzene and creation of new artworks

by involving local residents, pupils, students and those who

spend a lot of time in the area. The Atgāzene research

project will result in a travelling exhibition about Atgāzene,

which will visit various locations throughout the

neighbourhood to foster and popularise cultural and

historic research of the neighbourhood. A tourist trail will

be created in collaboration with "Turība" school students to

take those willing to learn something new on a tour of the

most interesting places in the neighbourhood. A plein air

event in the summer will, in turn, involve residents of

Atgāzene in a visual exploration of the neighbourhood -

adults and children, students and children from the local

schools, members of traditional applied art studios.

Visual arts,

photography,

education,

participation of

the public


workshop,

discussion/lecture

Children,

youth, adults

In various locations

of Atgāzene Free riga2014.org/Apkaimes

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02.05.14.–01.06.14. Road Map


Urban Viewfinders








“Life and Work”, Solo

Exhibition by Sune

Jonsson (Sweden)

Sune Jonsson (1930–2009) is an acclaimed Swedish

documentary photography artist, also a writer and a

documentary film director. The photographs and

documentary films by Sune Jonsson depict landscapes,

rural residents, farmers. The Riga Photo Month presents

the photographer’s exhibition “Life and Work”, which is

organised by the Latvian Museum of Photography in co-

operation with the Västerbottens Museum (Umeå,

Sweden). Photography Exhibition, event Youth, adults

Mārstaļu street 8,

Riga Admission charged riga2014.org/RigasFOTOmenesis

02.05.14.–11.05.14. Road Map


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“Joints”, an Exhibition

by the “Popper”

Magazine

“Joints” (Savienojuma vietas) is an unprecedented event in

Latvia’s art life. The exhibition and the magazine will

feature works created in various artistic collaborations –

photographs, collages, graphic art, drawings and artworks

that do not fall into any category: works by fourteen

Latvian photographers/artists interpreted, visually

commented, supplemented and deconstructed by seventeen

Latvian illustrators. Organised by “Popper Magazine” in

collaboration with ISSP. Photography Exhibition, event Youth, adults Skolas street 15, Riga Admission charged riga2014.org/RigasFOTOmenesis

04.05.14 No thematic line European Film Awards

The European Film Awards Ceremony will be one of

the main events of the “Riga 2014” Programme. A great

deal of thought goes into selecting the venue for each

European Film Awards Ceremony. It was Riga’s status

as the European Capital of Culture that drew the

attention of the ceremony's organisers this year and

prompted them to hold the ceremony in Riga. The

European Film Academy is also the organiser of the

Young Audience Awards following film screenings in

several European cities. In 2013 and 2014, films

competing for the Young Audience Award are also

screened in Riga

European Film Academy

Young Audience Award

Riga

On the 4th of May, the “Kino Citadele" cinema will host

the European Film Academy Young Audience Award

Ceremony for a second time. A jury made up of children

and teenagers will watch three excellent European films

and present the European Film Academy’s Young

Audience Award to one of the films. Children aged 12 to

14 are invited to become members of the jury. The award

ceremony will be streamed live at 9 p.m. (Latvian time) on

the website www.europeanfilmawards.eu/yaa. The Young

Audience Award Ceremony is organised by the National

Film Centre in co-operation with the European Film

Academy, the “Riga 2014” foundation, Goethe Institute in

Riga and the “Kino Citadele” cinema. The film screenings

and the awards ceremony are part of the film industry

programme “Riga Meetings”. Cinema Event

Children,

youth "Kino Citadele" Free riga2014.org/eka

05.05.14.–11.05.14. Survival Kit En-rooters











En-rooters in the

neighbourhoods

Workshop ‘En-rooters in the neighbourhoods’ will be

organized within the project ‘En-rooters’ where senior

citizens and children will engage in gardening activities.

The greenery to be grown in this process will find place in

the neighbourhoods in Riga actualizing involvement of

public in improvement of living environment. The dates of

these events may change depending on weather conditions.

Design,

education,

participation of

the public Workshop

Children,

adults

The venue to be

announced Free riga2014.org/iesaknotaji

05.05.14.-25.05.14. Road Map


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photography. Neighbors

Photography series by artists Kaspars Podnieks, Evelīna

Deičmane, Arnis Balčus, Ilze Vanaga and Ieva Raudsepa,

shot in various suburbs of Riga and displayed in urban

environment, emphasise the local specific of every

neighbourhood and prompt people to get to know each

other. “Neighbours” has been created in collaboration with

the Swedish city of Umeå group VODA. A presentation of

the “Neighbours” and VODA project will be held during

the Night of the Museums.

Visual art,

photopgraphy

Workshop, festival,

event Youth, adults Riga cityscape Free riga2014.org/RigasFOTOmenesis

06.05.14.–13.06.14. Survival kit Meet Me in the Museum!

The Museum of Naïve Art, Latvia will popularize naïve

art and the culture of Latvia in Europe with an

international collection. There is creative potential in

everybody needing an impulse to be expressed. The

slogan project to promote the creativity of the public

‘Meet Me in the Museum!’ will stir everyone to turn to

creativity or to return to long forgotten paint-brushes or

crayons. Meet Me in the Museum!

Autumn plain-air as part of the project ‘Meet Me in the

Museum!’ will invite everybody to discover their creative

potential, turn to creative activity or to return the paint-

brushes long since put away and to show their work aside

with productions of recognized Latvian naive genre artists.

Visual arts,

participation of

the public Workshop

Children,

youth, adults

Floating galleries

'Noass' and

'Betanovuss' on AB

quay Free riga2014.org/BusuMuzeja

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Readings dedicated to

Rainis and Aspasia

May, June, August, and September 2014 will be the

months of multigenerational readings on Esplanade

joining 24 European – and 12 writers from Latvia,

actualizing 150 jubilees of Rainis and Aspasia, which

will be celebrated in 2015. Essays dedicated to this

event will foreground the themes of exile, and one of the

discoveries of the audience will be unique

correspondence of both classic Latvian poets. The texts

in this event will be presented in Latvian and English,

and the collection of essays dedicated to it will be

published, both, in printed and electronic form.


Rainis and Aspasia

Project ‘Readings dedicated to Rainis and Aspasia’ will

extend for 12 cultural events bringing together three guest

writers and one of Latvian writers on their stage. The event

will be far-ranging geographically: participants of

discussion, including literary translators, will include

guests from Lithuania, Estonia, Poland, Sweden, Norway,

Great Britain – particularly highlighting Scotland and

Wales – Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, especially,

Catalonia, Georgia, Russia, and Turkey. The time of

readings will be between 17:00 till 19:00 in the afternoon. Literature


festival, event Youth, adults Esplanade Free riga2014.org/RainisAspazija

07.05.2014. Road Map


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Film Programme

“Photography in

Cinema”, History of

Latvian Photography in

Films and Newsreels

The history of photography in Latvia as shown in films and

newsreels, “Putniņa izlidošana” (Birdie Leaves the Nest,

1979), “Spoguļa dziļums” (Depth of the Mirror, 1980),

“Hallo, Maskava!” (Hello, Moscow!, 1966), “Rokas”

(Hands, 1967), “Salūts” (Fireworks, 1975), “Māksla”

(Art, 1966), “Padomju Latvija“ (Soviet Latvia, 1979).

Curators: Līva Pētersone, Zane Balčus. Organised by the

Latvian Academy of Culture Riga Film Museum.

Cinema,

photography Festival, event Youth, adults Riga Film Museum Free riga2014.org/RigasFOTOmenesis

07.05.14.-31.05.14. Survival Kit

The craftsman workshop

“Tilts”

The goal of the project is to hold craftsman workshops,

therefore allowing them to meet and to share their skills

and work in authentic surroundings – the workshops

will be open to public attendance. The project intends to

encourage emerging craftsman to create new and

modern products, based on traditional crafts and skills.

The project will conclude with an extensive and versatile

modern crafts show.


“Tilts”

The craftsman workshop “Tilts” (Bridge) will consist of

many parts:

7 – 10 May: woodworking week;

14 – 17 May: pottery week (opening and stoking of the kiln

on 16 and 17 May);

21 – 24 May: game, toy and musical instrument week;

28 – 31 May: handicraft week.

If you want to visit the workshops in groups, please, make

a reservation by calling this number - 67994106.

Design,

participation of

the public,

education,

tradition Workshop

Children,

youth, adults

At Latvian

Ethnographic Open

Air Museum

Latvian Ethnographic

Open Air Museum riga2014.org/amatnieciba

07.05.14.–30.07.14. Road Map


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Imants Gross

(Latvia/Sweden) Solo

Exhibition

“Gadagājumi/Vintages”

The solo exhibition by the Latvian-Swedish photographer

Imants Gross shows him – just like a butterfly collector –

itemising and arranging time periods, pinning photographs

to showcase stands with insect pins. In doing so, he creates

his own self-portrait that is, on the one hand, very personal,

but at the same time it also portrays his generation and the

times he lives in. “Vintages /Gadagājumi” collages tell a

story of five generations, furthermore, these generations

come from various places around the world. Photography Festival Youth, adults

Wine Studio,

Elizabetes 10 Free riga2014.org/RigasFOTOmenesis

07.05.14.–04.06.14. Road Map


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“SOMALIA. Caught

Between War and

Famine”, a Solo

Exhibition by Jan Grarup

(Denmark)

The Danish photographer Jan Grarup is known for his

photo series from war zones and from African countries

tormented by famine, illnesses, and religious and ethnic

prejudices. The exhibition in Riga centres on Somalia and

its people who have been seeing the horrors of war for over

twenty years now. The exhibition is about people caught in

a war, between poverty and desperation. Yet the

photographer says that Somalis are the greatest and most

wonderful people he has ever met. The exhibition is

organised by the Danish Institute of Culture. Photography Festival, event Youth, adults

Smilšu street 20,

Riga Free riga2014.org/RigasFOTOmenesis

















Music, science,

education


lecture, event,



radio „Naba”,


21


08.05.14.–05.06.14. Road Map


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photography.

Exhibition 'Urban

Viewfinders' - new

photography of Baltic

and Northern states

The exhibition focuses on people trying to find their selves

in the contemporary world – the interactions between the

private and the public, the local and the global, the mental

and the physical. At the same time, the exhibition will look

at the trends in contemporary photography as an art

practice because, due to the rapid technological

development these days, the importance and message of

photographic images needs to be re-evaluated.

Participating: Lars Tunbjörk (Sweden), Thobias Fäldt&

Klara Kallstrom (Sweden, Iceland), Ieva Epnere (Latvia),

Ivars Gravlejs (Latvia) and other artists.

Visual art,

photography,

education

Presentation,

exhibition, festival,

event Youth, adults Riga Art Space Free riga2014.org/RigasFOTOmenesis

08.05.14.-05.06.14. Road Map


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Dawid’s solo exhibition

“ROST/RUST”

Dawid’s career goes back to the 1970s, when critics called

him the last representative of modernism and the first

representative of postmodernism. The exhibition

ROST/RUST, which once prompted heated debates in

Sweden and changed the perception of photography as a

medium, is one of the most famous series by the artist.

Visual arts,

photography,

education


event Youth, adults Riga Art Space Riga Art Space riga2014.org/RigasFOTOmenesis

08.05.14.-14.06.14. Road Map


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self-publishing events, as well as other activities. Exhibition “Abroad”

The exhibition “Ārzemes” looks into the transformation of

the notion of “abroad”, changes in Latvian artists’ travel

habits and destinations, as well as the various intentions,

types and even some cultural and political strategies that

had a direct effect on the artistic creativity process. The

exhibition includes photo series by Ieva Epnere, Ivars

Grāvlejs, Reinis Hofmanis and Aļnis Stakle. Organised by

the Mūkusala Art Salon. Photography Exhibition, festival Youth, adults

Mūkusalas street 42,


09.05.14. Road Map


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self-publishing events, as well as other activities. Portfolio Show

The Portfolio Show presents an opportunity for up-and-

coming photographers to show their works to a select

group of photography professionals. The event is a good

platform for those who want their projects to be appraised

by professionals and seek advice regarding new concepts or

career development. Works will be reviewed by experts

like the Head of The Swedish Photography gallery’s Nina

Grundemark, photographers Thobias Fäldt (SE), Joachim

Fleinert (DK) and others. Photography Festival, event Youth, adults Mūkusalas street 3 Mūkusalas street 3 riga2014.org/RigasFOTOmenesis

09.05.14.–01.06.14. Road Map


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Māra Brašmane’s

(Latvia) Solo Exhibition

“Time of Change”

Photographer Māra Brašmane was working at the Latvian

National Museum of Art for twenty years (1984–2004),

witnessing collections being moved to new rooms, the

creation of the Soviet Latvia exhibition and how it was

later moved to the “Arsenāls” exhibition hall, repairs to the

White Hall and the opening of the Hege Hall. The

exhibition is organised by the Latvian National Museum of

Art. Photography Festival, event

Children,

youth, adults Torņa street 1, Riga Admission charged riga2014.org/RigasFOTOmenesis

09.05.14.-11.05.14. Road Map


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photography. Self Publish Riga

"Self Publish Riga”, part of the "Riga Photo Month 2014.

Urban Viewfinders” project, will feature an exhibition of

photo-books, a competition for self-published photo-books

and book designs, as well as workshops and public lectures

on the creation and self-publication of photo-books.

Photography,

participation of

the public

Workshop, festival,

event Youth, adults

"The Mill", Brīvības

33 Free riga2014.org/RigasFOTOmenesis

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10.05.14.-11.05.14. Riga Carnival Magic Dance Expo 2014

International dance festival ‘Magic Dance Expo 2014’

will gather a great diversity of dance groups, individual

artists and pedagogues, to present a remarkable

experience of this art form. In two halls of the venue,

several stages and dance floors will be given to parallel

dance shows, show case demonstrations and concerts as

well as – championships in several dance genres and

expanded by quiz programs and master classes for the

participants.

Dance show 'Riga Magic

Dance'

Participants of International dance festival ‘Magic Dance

Expo 2014,’ the best professional dancers and

choreographers, popular musicians, TV stars and athletes

from Latvia and abroad who may be far from dance

professionally, will perform in a surprising dance show,

demonstrating synthesis of dance and other genres of art

and culture. A modern two-part dance show will be created

blending the tradition of dance with what is actual,

multicultural and multi-form. Choreographer Olga

Žitluhina will create a mix of classical dance and various

contemporary dance styles. The talented artists will

translate the power of sound, water and fire into language

of dance.

Dance,

multimedia

Concert,

performance, event

Children,

youth, adults


Ķīpsala


announced riga2014.org/MagicDance

10.05.14.-20.06.14. Road Map


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Solo Exhibition by Mary

Ellen Mark (U.S.)

The solo exhibition by Mary Ellen Mark (U.S.) presents

the classical documentary photography tradition where

photojournalism borders on, and overlaps with, subjective

documentalism. The most popular series by Mark focuses

on the vulnerable social groups of society. Mark has

collaborated with “New York Times Magazine”, “Life”,

“Paris-Match”, “The New Yorker”, “Rolling Stone” and

many other prestigious magazines, as well as received

numerous awards. The exhibition is organised in co-

operation with the U.S. Embassy in Riga. Photography Festival, event Youth, adults Mūkusalas street 3 Mūkusalas street 3 riga2014.org/RigasFOTOmenesis

10.05.14.-20.06.14. Road Map


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Iveta Vaivode's (Latvija)

Solo Exhibition "Lap"

(Klēpis)

Two years ago Iveta Vaivode visited her grandmother

Antoņina's village of Pilceni in Latgale to find the place she

had painted in her mind when looking at the photographs

from the grandmother's youth. While trying to find the last

vestiges of her family in the village, the author speaks to

people who once knew her grandmother. It is through

Pilcene residents' stories that the photographer rediscovers

a world long lost. Many of the people she meets continue to

live in their very special memories about the past. Photography Exhibition, event Youth, adults Mūkusalas street 3 Free riga2014.org/RigasFOTOmenesis












En-rooters in the

neighbourhoods

The "En-Rooters in Neighbourhoods" workshop, part of

the "En-Rooters" project, will be held for the beautification

of the Ķengarags neighbourhood. The establishment of

green areas in Riga suburbs contributes to the development

of the urban environment as well as encouraging local

residents to take part in tidying up the areas they live in

and constructing various infrastructure elements for

sustainable development of these areas. The dates of the

events are subject to change.

Design,

education,

participation of

the public Workshop

Children,

adults

The venue to be


13.05.14.-25.05.14. Road Map


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Valdis Thor's

Photography Exhibitions

"Valdis"

"Valdis" is a conceptual project about identity. During her

residence in Riga, the artist conducted a number of

experiments on the theme of her identity: at the heart of the

project is her name, Valdis, which is a female name in

Iceland albeit a male name in Latvia. Photography


event Youth, adults

Kaņepe Culture

Centre, Skolas street

15 Free riga2014.org/RigasFOTOmenesis

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Rainis and Aspasia













Rainis and Aspasia













13.05.14.–17.05.14. Road Map Blank Canvas

Festival of the street art ‘Blank Canvas: art ground,

crime ground, play ground?’ is organized within the

professional environment, addressing the question –

Whether the street art reaches maturity to become part

of the art market if not in Latvia, then in Europe and the

world? Is it a savage game verging on hooliganism? The

festival will feature a cycle of presentations and

discussions to actualize the theme of the street art for

the public, and the street artists will create video art

work and installations in the cityscape.

Blank Canvas: art

ground, crime ground,

play ground?

The goal of the festival “Blank Canvas: art ground, crime

ground, play ground?” is to encourage public

understanding of street art with the help of discussions,

presentations and artwork. The street art festival week will

consist of two parts – in daytime, street artists together

with participants and volunteers in previously selected and

coordinated spots in different places in Riga will create art,

while in the evenings, the audience will be introduced to

street art to attract more public attention, as well as the

chance to learn something new by attending lectures,

discussions and workshops, hosted by professionals.

Curator - Edgars Zvirgzdiņš.

Visual art, street

art

Object in the city

environment,


workshop, festival Youth, adults

Club "Nabaklab" and

in the city

environment Free riga2014.org/BlankCanvas

14.05.14. Road Map


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Lecture by Artist J.H.

Engström (Sweden)

The popular Swedish photographer J.H. Engström (1969)

visits Riga to give a public talk. Although the

photographer was born in Sweden, he moved to Paris in his

early teens together with his parents, which had a great

impact on his creative development. Engström’s

photographs form an autobiographic story, a documentary

diary. The persons depicted in his photographs are in a

natural state, with no shortcomings concealed – as are the

photographs themselves. The lecture is organised in

collaboration with the Boris and Ināra Teterev Foundation. Photography

Event, lecture /

discussion Youth, adults Mūkusalas street 3 Free riga2014.org/RigasFOTOmenesis

14.05.14.–01.11.14. Amber Vein

Amber - the precious

stone of the Baltic Sea








of history, identity and practical use. Not everyone is

aware of the fact that various amber manufacturing

places were set at the territory of Latvia. While working

hard through many years, archaeologists have found

those amber materials, and now it will be represented to

everyone. National History Museum holds a large

collection of amber subjects from The Stone Age to

nowadays. Therefore ,it shows the evolution of amber

processing skills from 4000s BC to 21st century.

Amber - the precious

stone of the Baltic Sea

At 32 Freedom Street (Brīvības iela), an exhibition titled

„Amber- Jewel from The Baltic Sea” will be opened at

National History Museum. Various amber subjects will be

shown representing the time period from The Stone Ages

until nowadays. Do you want to find out what the

legendary moose’s head is? Come and explore it yourself!

Various multimedia options will be added to this

exposition, also brochures and souvenirs from „Nice

Place” company will be offered.

History,

tradition Exhibition

Children

youth, adults

National History

Museum, 32 Freedom

Street

Latvia's National

Museum of History

riga2014.org/Dzintars_Baltijas_jura

s_dargakmens

15.05.2014. Road Map


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Film Programme

“Photography in Film”,

Documentary Film

“Cinévardaphoto”

(France, 2004)

A triptych of short films: in the film Ydessa, The Bears and

Etc, Varda presents a collection of photographs where each

picture features a teddy bear. The film Ulysses is a

deconstruction of one of his early photographs, In Salut les

Cubains he attempts to capture the atmosphere of the

Cuban Revolution in rigid pictures. The programme is

organised by the Latvian Academy of Culture and the Riga

Film Museum in co-operation with the French Institute in

Latvia.

Cinema,

photography Festival, event Youth, adults Riga Film Museum


announced riga2014.org/RigasFOTOmenesis

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with them. Lielā Jugla

“Lielā Jugla” is a festival for Jugla residents to help raise

awareness of their cultural and historic heritage, the

neighbourhood’s identity, realise that Jugla is an important

Riga neighbourhood - because they live there. Participants

in the festival will be able to not only attend various events

but also take active part and create works of art

themselves. The festival is organised by young people from

all Jugla schools, music schools, as well as Riga style and

fashion vocational schools, making full use of their creative

potential. “2ANNAS” programme of short films

“PROJEKTORS2014” will take place on the 15th of May

from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., supplemented by street art

performances. On the same day - a lecture by B. Guste,

also a concert by young musicians and bands. On the 16th

of May from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Jugla residents will be

offered to attend the photography exhibition “Jugla

Stories”, there will be garage sale venues, creative

workshops, cycling tour of Jugla lakes, as well as singing

and contemporary dance performances by Valentīns Kiļeso

and the “Childhood Colony” band. An important part of

the festival will be the Grand Picnic.

Music, cinema,

visual arts,

photography,

history,

education, sport,

participation of

the public,

traditions, street

art


workshop, event

Children,

youth, adults

Jugla Secondary

School and other

locations in Jugla Free riga2014.org/Apkaimes

15.05.2014. Survival Kit Potato Opera

Project 'Potato Opera' invites to take a closer look at

and learn a lot of new about this well known staple

vegetable. Project includes

-a colorful performance for the family;

-action for young and not so young Friend in a pot or

Potato Diaries;

-Internet resource www.kartupelis.lv to be launched in

January 1, 2014 to provide exhaustive popular science

view on potato.

Friend in a pot of Potato

Diaries

The process of growing potato will be the focus of the

project Potato Opera, offering the audience to grow one in

a pot for themselves; to enjoy the summer together, making

friends on the way and entertaining them with stories and

pictures. Everyone involved in the project will receive a pot

and a plant of potato – the first potato or the patriarch. Its

well-being must be the focus of the person growing it for

entire duration of the project – from May till October,

when the potato diary must also be kept. All the ‘activities’

of the potato need to be reflected in its project home page

profile.

Photography,

education,

participation of

the public,

multimedia,

tradition

Workshop, action,

event

Children,

youth, adults All over Latvia Free riga2014.org/KartupeluOpera

15.05.14.–03.08.14. Survival Kit

Exhibition ‘Fields’ and

the accompanying events

of the festival ‘Art +

Communication 2014’

The "RIXC" Centre for New Media Culture presents the

international art exhibition "Fields" - a lively landscape

of art that challenges existing viewpoints, deconstructs

social reality, and offers positive visions for the future.

The exhibition will be accompanied by the 16th

International Festival for New Media Culture

“Art+Communication 2014” programme with public

lectures, international conference "Renewable Futures",

live performances and concerts. Fields

The international art exhibition "Fields" tells about the

parallels in the development of art, science and technology.

Raitis Šmits, Rasa Šmite (Latvia) and Armin Medosch

(Austria) are the curators of the exhibition. Artists

participating in the exhibition: Oliver Ressler, Shu Lea

Cheang, Lisa Jevbratt, Superflex, Gints Gabrāns, Marko

Peljhan, Cecile Babiole, HeHe, Voldemārs Johansons,

Erich Berger, Mārtiņš Ratniks, Hayley Newman, Annemie

Maes (Okno), YoHa, Martin Howse, Franz Xaver and

many more.

Visual art,

science,

education,

participation of

the public,

multimedia

Performance,

presentation,

exhibition,

conference,

workshop, festival

Children,

youth, adults

Expositon hall

'Arsenāls', RIXC

Media space, creative

quarter of Spīķeri


announced riga2014.org/fields

16.05.14. Road Map


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Lecture by Artist Antoine

D'Agata (France)

The photography agency “Magnum” photographer,

Frenchman Antoine D’Agata (1961) will present a lecture

in Riga. D’Agata is constantly on the move, creating a

documentary narration about an existential search for one’s

self, at the same time revealing the decadent aspects of

modern society – dependencies, prostitution, violence. The

lecture is organised in collaboration with the Boris and

Ināra Teterev Foundation.

Cinema,

photography Festival, event Youth, adults Riga Film Museum



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Organ music in the sign

of BACH

J. S. Bach and music, which has enriched the world and

Latvia’s musical landscape, inspired by his personality

and artistic genius, is a boundless ocean. For the first

time in Latvia’s concert history, a unified concert cycle

is created to bring into one program events planned in

Riga Dome cathedral, Liepāja Trinity Church and the

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Dubulti to host the

premieres of compositions dedicated to each of these

places of worship, which will be crowned off by the first

performance of the cycle ‘Latvian Organ Trilogy’ in the

Dome cathedral. The project will bring together more

than 20 organists, as well as quire, soloists, individual

musicians and Latvian National Symphony orchestra.

"Organ Music in the Sign

of BACH" Opening

Concert in the Riga Dom

The project “Organ Music under the Sign of BACH”

presents the first concert programme: Johann Sebastian

Bach, Johann Gottfried Müthel; Romualds Jermaks -

Introduction and Passacaglia on BACH (premiere),

Tālivaldis Ķeniņš - Chorale Cantata. Three organists will

perform in the opening concert: Organ Professor Tālivaldis

Deksnis and two young organists who have proved their

skill at not only concerts in Latvia and abroad but also at

international competitions – Liene Andreta Kalnciema and

Diāna Jaunzeme. Also performing in the concert: mixed

choir "Sonore", conducted by Mārtiņš Ozoliņš, soprano

Inga Šļubovska, horn player Mārcis Miķelsons and

trumpeter Edgars Bārzdiņš. Music, history Concert, festival Youth, adults Riga Dome cathedral Riga Dome riga2014.org/ergelesBACH


The cycle of concerts ‘Born in Riga’ highlights Riga as

connecting place – the unifying ground for the

contemporary great stars in the musical world, the place

where these outstanding artists have made their first

steps in music, the place, which has given so many

wonderful musicians to more than Europe alone. Concert of Inga Kalna

In the cycle of concerts ‘Born in Riga,’ soprano Inga

Kalna, who, coming from Riga, is an internationally known

soloist applauded to in Italy, France, England, Canada,

USA, Israel, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, the

Netherlands and elsewhere, will perform in LNO. The

programs of the soprano include almost all of the best

lyrical soprano parties in the classical Western European

repertoire. Music Concert Youth, adults

National Opera of

Latvia opera.lv riga2014.org/BorninRiga













with them.

Sarkandaugava Workers'

Day

For the first time, Sarkandaugava will host a festival for

local residents to highlight the most interesting periods in

Sarkandaugava's history and help local residents jointly

create the future identity of the neighbourhood.

Sarkandaugava Workers' Day will take place in the very

heart of the neighbourhood. It will be an open-air festival

to change and enhance people's perceptions of the area,

which for a long time has been the industrial centre and

cradle of Riga. Turning the spotlight on the term “worker”,

Sarkandaugava Workers' Day will pay homage to the most

active period in the neighbourhood's history when it was

workers who created the identity of the neighbourhood.

There will be a number of activities aimed at creating a

new identity for Sarkandaugava.

Participation of

the public,

history Festival

Children,

youth, adults Sarkandaugava Free of charge riga2014.org/Apkaimes

17.05.14.-06.09. Survival Kit Garden of Freedom

Garden of Freedom’ is an aesthetically ecological

research-oriented project aiming at creation of real

urban garden on a cornice and balcony of a building on

Brīvības street 90. Its main idea is to urge thinking

about the idea of urban garden in the centre of town and

returning to ground values, traditions and long-forgotten

skills such as ability to grow edible and medicinal

greens on window sills, balconies and terraces in the

city. Garden of Freedom

Organizers and team of the project ‘Garden of Freedom’

will invite public to the action of planting and seminar

about developing of gardens on window sills, balconies and

terraces, offering the experience of such forms of gardening

and knowledge about such traditions evolving in the urban

landscape as well as advice on planting and tending to such

greens. Practicing gardeners will introduce public to this

field of activity, and those, who are interested, will receive

a hand-book on urban gardening, prepared, based on

research of the gardening tradition in Riga, which involved,

both, individual gardeners and owners of window and

terrace garden-beds.

Education,

participation of

the public,

tradition Action, event Youth, adults

Brīvības street 90,

the courtyard - the

territory of Vidzeme

inner city market Free riga2014.org/BrivibasDarzs










Project ‘Meet Me in the Museum!’ will re-open the basic

exposition of the Museum of Naïve Art Latvia for viewing.

The museum, which is found on the AB quay, will present

international collection. The activities of the museum will

join the professionals in arts with citizens and guests of

Riga in keeping with the initial principles of MNA as

public friendly and open artistic space.

Visual arts,

participation of

the public Exhibition

Children,

youth, adults

Floating galleries

'Noass' and

'Betanovuss' on AB


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17.05.14.-05.10.14. Road Map Unscheduled Meetings

“Unscheduled Meetings” are two eye-shaped

environmental objects fitted with screens and sound

systems. Each offers the visitors to watch video

materials and live broadcasts, as well as interact with

the visitors to the other installation. Unscheduled Meetings

“Unscheduled Meetings” was held for the first time on the

17th of May, the 200th anniversary of the Norwegian

Constitution, linking up Riga and the Norwegian city of

Drøbak. The “Unscheduled Meetings” will take place at

the Esplanade until October. Follow the culture chalet’s

programme! Multimedia

Urban environment

object

Children,

youth, adults Esplanade Free riga2014.org/esplanade2014





choreographers










choreographers









ballet artists participate in these new productions. Music, dance Performance Youth, adults

Latvian National


18.05.2014. Freedom street

A Kilometre of Culture

on Freedom Street

The annual Nordea Riga Marathon is part of the

European Capital of Culture Programme this year, and

will take place on the 18th of May. This time, the

marathon route has been altered to also include Brīvības

iela and “A Kilometre of Culture on Freedom Street” –

a special programme of culture, music and singing on

Brīvības iela during the marathon. This year’s marathon

is hoping to surprise the runners and the spectators,

presenting the main street of Riga from a different

cultural and historic viewpoint.

A Kilometre of Culture

on Freedom Street

The “Great Stage of a Kilometre of Culture” will be set up

between Elizabetes iela and Dzirnavu iela to entertain the

runners and the fans alike, where the most popular Latvian

musicians will be performing hit songs written from 1914

to 2014. The runners will be cheered on by songs in

Latvian, Russian, English and other languages. Most

people will recognise them instantly, the songs that were

the favourites of our grandmothers, fathers, ourselves and

now also our children.

Music, dance,

film, sport Event

Children,

youth, adults Brīvības Street

Nordea Riga

Marathon

riga2014.org/brivibas_ielas_skrejien

s













with them.

Revision - Riding a

White Horse

The "Revision" project encompasses teaching new skills

and crafts to local residents, creative workshops,

discussions about the history of the neighbourhood,

walking and cycling tours, and guided tours. Daugavgrīva

Castle will present Varis Piņķis and Jēkabs Nīmanis'

performance "Riding a White Horse" about the first

Latvian artistic performance on May 18, which focuses on

art and war. This will be followed by a discussion about

the development of the Daugavgrīva Castle, which will also

feature information stands and guided tours of the castle.

Theatre, history,

education,

multimedia Show

Children,

youth, adults

Daugavgrīva Castle,

Flotes iela 1b Free riga2014.org/Apkaimes












En-rooters in the

neighbourhoods

Workshop ‘En-rooters in the neighbourhoods’ will be

organized within the project ‘En-rooters’ where senior

citizens and children will engage in gardening activities.

The greenery to be grown in this process will find place in

the neighbourhoods in Riga actualizing involvement of

public in improvement of living environment. The dates of

these events may change depending on weather conditions.

Design,

education,

participation of

the public Workshop

Children,

adults

The venue to be


19.05.14.-25.05.14. Road Map

Dance Goes Out Into

Town

In 2014, Riga will become an action-site for the

recognized choreographers of contemporary dance, who

will engage the young artists of dance from Latvia in

process of search and creativity aimed at finding new

sites for dance and generating professional pieces of

contemporary dance outside their traditional studios,

theatre houses and platforms. The subject of the project

research will be potential of urban environment to

become the stage of contemporary dance.

Dance Goes Out Into

Town

Austrian choreographer Willy Dorner will visit Riga and

work with 10-12 choreographers and dancers from Latvia,

developing performances in one of Riga’s neighborhoods

(which will be announced). The creative process as well as

performances will predominantly take place in the

cityscape, fusing with the everyday life of the neighborhood

and allowing the locals and by-passers to become observers

of creation of art work.

Dance,

education Performance, event

Children,

youth, adults

The venue to be

announced Free riga2014.org/DejaIzietPilseta

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19.05.14.-31.05.14. Road Map Riga Self | Portraits

"Riga Self | Portraits" is a series of contemporary Riga

residents' photographs as seen by themselves and

professional photographers, involving a colourful

variety of Rigans in the city's artistic developments.

People living in the Ķengarags, Bolderāja, Jugla and

other neighbourhoods of Riga were participating in

creative workshops from 2012 to 2014 to create their

self-portraits under the guidance of foreign and local

artistic photographers. Any Rigan could submit his or

her self-portrait, contributing to the gallery of the city's

portraits. "Riga Self | Portraits" is part of the

international inclusion and community development

project "Contemporary Self-Portraits", implemented in

Latvia by the ISSP association.

Marcos López Visits

Riga

The legendary Argentine photographer Marcos López

visits Riga. During his stay in Riga, López will go on

several photo shoots to take pictures of the people in Riga

neighbourhoods in his unique “Pop Latino” style. Photography Creative workshop

Children,

youth, adults Riga neighbourhoods Free riga2014.org/pasportreti



Rainis and Aspasia













Rainis and Aspasia













22.05.2014. Road Map


Urban Viewfinders








Film Programme


Documentary Film

"William Eggleston in

the Real Word"

The film is a journey together with the prominent American

photographer William Eggleston, the film crew

accompanying him on his trips to Kentucky, Los Angeles,

New York and Memphis. Organised by the Latvian

Academy of Culture and the Riga Film Museum.

Cinema,

photography Festival, event Youth, adults Riga Art Space



22.05.14. Road Map Riga Self | Portraits














Latvia by the ISSP association.

Lecture by Artist Marcos

Lopez (Argentina)

One of the greatest contemporary Argentinian

photographers, Marcos Lopez (1958) will be visiting Riga

for two weeks to capture photographs of residents in Riga's

suburbs in his lavish and unique pop-Latino style. During

the visit, Lopez will present his latest works to the general

public by giving an open lecture. Works that are created

during Lopez’s visit to Latvia will be displayed at the

“Riga Self/Portraits” exhibition in July 2014. Photography

Discussion/lecture,

event Youth, adults Elizabetes 61, Riga Free riga2014.org/pasportreti

22.05.2014. Thirst for the Ocean In Search of the Horizon

The international contemporary art exhibition “In

Search of the Horizon” centres on exploring the nature

of art determined by its essential striving for the ideal

and its drive to seek the crossroads of the unknown. The

exhibition, assembled in seven sections structurally

creates a new ideal world, which also reflects one of the

search algorithms complete with the joy of discovery,

attendant errors, and short-lived illusions of harmony.

Opening of the

international

contemporary art

exhibition “In Search of

the Horizon”

The international contemporary art exhibition “In Search

of the Horizon” will be opened on the 22nd of May at 5

p.m. in St. John’s Church (Skārņu iela 20) by a moment of

contemplation and a concert. Programme: address by the

Riga St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Pastor Juris

Zariņš and music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Philip Glass

and Arvo Pärt. Participating in the concert: Justīne

Kulakova (violin) and Ilze Reine (organ). Music Concert Youth, adults

Riga St. John’s

Church (Skārņu iela

20) Free of charge

riga2014.org/in_search_of_the_hori

zon

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22.05.14.–20.07.14. Thirst for the Ocean In Search of the Horizon

The international exhibition ‘In Search of the Horizon’

centers on exploring nature of art determined by its

essential striving for the ideal and its drive to seek the

crossroads of the unknown. The exhibition assembles

from seven sections structurally creating a new ideal

world, which also reflects one of the search algorithms

complete with the joy of discovery, attendant errors, and

short-lived illusions of harmony.

International exposition

of contemporary art 'In

Search of the Horizon'

The search of the perspective actualized in the international

exhibition ‘In Search of the Horizon’ is more than just the

idealistic path of Latvian Dullais Dauka to physically

unattainable horizon, but also search of the individual

(microcosm) for balance in front of the vastness of the

Universe (macrocosm) and eagerness to understand the

order of the world. Curator of exhibition – Ieva Kalniņa.

Music,

literature, visual

art Exhibition Youth, adults

Latvian Railway

Museum

Latvian Railway

Museum

riga2014.org/in_search_of_the_hori

zon



chess













chess









Music, theatre,


23.05.14.-15.06.14. Road Map


Urban Viewfinders








Exhibition “European

Eyes on Japan / Japan

Today vol.16”

The project “European Eyes on Japan / Japan Today”

began in 1999. Every year, two European photographers

are invited by the various prefectures of Japan, to record

images on the theme of contemporary Japanese people and

how they live their lives, for posterity. The goal of the

project is to provide an opportunity for Japanese to

reacquaint themselves with aspects of their daily lives that

they have tended to overlook and for Europeans to deepen

their understanding of Japan and become more familiar

with the distant Far East country. This year, the

photographers participating in the project are Alexander

Gronsky from Riga and Nina Korhonen from Stockholm. Photography Exhibition, event Youth, adults

Ziemeļblāzmas 36,


23.05.14.–26.07.14. Amber Vein

International exhibition

'Amber in Contemporary

Designer Jewelry'







show the origins of amber in the context of history,

identity and practical use. „Putti” Art Gallery will hold

an international exhibition of jewelry where Latvian and

foreign artists will take part. The main idea is to show

modern options of amber use according to professional

art criteria.

International exhibition

'Amber in Contemporary

Designer Jewelry'

The idea to inspire the international exhibition 'Amber in

Contemporary Designer Jewelry' was to focus amber as

material of conceptual and modern, professionally created

adornment. Participants of the exhibition are Latvian and

foreign designers – contemporary jewelers from the states

along the historic Amber Route – Russia, Estonia,

Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovenia,

Hungary, and Italy.

Visual art,

design Exhibition Youth, adults

Art gallery 'Putti'

Mārstaļu street 16 Free riga2014.org/DzintarsKonference

















Cleanup Campaign in

Ziepniekkalns

The event will feature marking the places where new

benches, lampposts and other such fixtures will be

installed, using real paint. The creative activities will be

accompanied by conversations with local residents and

compiling their comments and proposals. Also during the

event, residents’ ideas generated at all the past workshops

will be presented. Event starts at 12 noon.

Design,

architecture,

participation of

the public, street

art

Urban environment

object, creative

workshop, event

Children,

youth, adults

Valdeķu iela 50, a

square at the public

transport stop Free of charge riga2014.org/labasvietasTALKA

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with them. Backyard Festival

This is an initiative of the Latvian Academy of Art in order

to give character to the centre of Riga, making it a

neighbourhood with its own identity and tapping the

potential of co-operation among the local residents. The

Backyard Festival marks the start of a new tradition that

will encourage creative friendship and co-operation among

the residents of Riga centre, people who work there, and

teachers and students from the Latvian Academy of Art

and other art schools in the city centre. The Backyard

Festival features artistic workshops, exhibition

performances, "en plein air" sessions in the green area of

the Art Academy, educational tours of the cultural and

historic areas in the downtown, art and design fairs.

Music, design,

visual arts,

architecture,

photography,

history,

education,

participation of

the public

Creative workshop,

festival

Children,

youth, adults

Latvian Academy of

Art Free of charge riga2014.org/Apkaimes

















Cleanup Campaign in

Ziepniekkalns

The event will feature marking the places where new

benches, lampposts and other such fixtures will be

installed, using real paint. The creative activities will be

accompanied by conversations with local residents and

compiling their comments and proposals. During the event,

the residents’ ideas that have been generated at all the past

workshops will be presented. The event starts at 12 noon.

Design,

architecture,

participation of

the public, street

art

Urban environment

object, creative

workshop, event

Children,

youth, adults

5. šķērslīnija 13,

Čiekurkalns Free of charge riga2014.org/labasvietasTALKA

25.05.2014. Thirst of the Ocean

London Symphony

Orchestra concert

An unique event at the Latvian National Opera – the

London Symphony Orchestra, which for over a half of

century is known as one of the world’s most famous

orchestras, will perform a special concert in Riga.

London Symphony

Orchestra concert

Conducted by the head guest conductor Daniel Harding,

the orchestra will play two masterpieces of the romanticism

period – Franz Schubert’s Symphony No. 8 and Gustav

Mahler’s Symphony No. 1. Music Concert Youth, adults

Latvian National

Opera opera.lv riga2014.org/LondonasSO_koncerts



of BACH















of BACH" Opening

Concert in Liepāja Holy

Trinity Cathedral






perform in the opening concert: organ professor Tālivaldis







trumpeter Edgars Bārzdiņš. Music, history Concert, festival Youth, adults

Liepāja Trinity

church Free riga2014.org/ergelesBACH











concerts, lectures and thematic discussions. Exhibition 'The Past'

The project ‘En-rooters’ will present exhibition The Past –

series of informative, visual material - photography and

video depicting development of individual gardening in

Latvia and its aficionados, who still keep to this hobby and

also have chosen it for their way of life. Discussions and

concerts will make part of the exhibition.

Education,

tradition

Exhibition,

environment object Youth, adults Esplanade Free riga2014.org/iesaknotaji

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Rainis and Aspasia













Rainis and Aspasia













27.05.14.–20.06.14. Road Map

Dance Goes Out Into

Town










Dance Goes Out Into

Town

Project ‘Dance Goes Out Into Town’ will have

choreographer of Belgian dance company ‘Les Ballets C de

la B’ residing in Riga and working, for the length of several

weeks, with 10-12 young dance creators and dancers from

Latvia developing a performance to be presented in and

around the culture house ‘Ziemeļblāzma.’ These

performances will be a fresh learning and artistic

experience for young artists. The rehearsals and creative

process will be open to viewers who will experience an

artistic piece and process in making.

Dance,

education, street

art

Performance,

workshop, event

Children,

youth, adults

Culture Hall

'Ziemeļblāzma' and

around the park Free riga2014.org/DejaIzietPilseta




















in the past that still affects the people of the present day. Leftovers from the War

The international performing arts group show “Leftovers

from the War” will be held at the Corner House on the

28th, 29th, 30th and 31st of May at 7 p.m. The

performance comprises the personal stories of four Nordic

artists and is like an unusual tour through a historic

building with live exhibits and ghosts of the past. The

performance, in the courtyard of the Corner House, will be

in English. Theatre, history Show Youth, adults

The Corner House on

Brīvības iela

bilesuserviss.lv, the

Corner House riga2014.org/kgb

28.05.14.-08.06.14. Road Map


Urban Viewfinders








The ISSP School’s

Graduation Exhibition

A group exhibition presenting photography projects by

young Latvian photographers who are members of the

ISSP school. Participating in the exhibition are Andris

Fedotovs, Daniels Mekšs, Eva Saukāne, Jānis Vēliņš,

Katrīna Ķepule, Kristīne Sergejeva, Lauris Aizupietis,

Paulis Jakušonoks, Ramona Kalniņa, Sintija Mikanovska-

Mikalovska, Velga Kūkuma. Photography Exhibition, event

Children,

youth, adults Skolas 15, Riga Free riga2014.org/RigasFOTOmenesis

29.05.2014. Road Map


Urban Viewfinders








Film Programme


Feature Film “Rear

Window” (U.S., 1954)

A professional photographer confined to his wheelchair

begins to observe his neighbours through his window,

becoming increasingly confident that one of them has

committed a murder. One of the most iconic films in the

history of cinema, “Rear Window” (U.S., 1954), addresses

photography and films as media.

Cinema,

photography Festival, event Youth, adults Riga Art Space



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30.05.2014.

Without thematic

division

Contemporary Art Project

“Alternative Grand

Piano”

The annual contemporary art project “Alternative Grand

Piano” (“Alternatīvais flīģelis”), which traditionally

takes place at the end of May, continues to expand its

boundaries, featuring concerts both in the concert hall as

well as “venturing outside to the public” with concerts

at the Sigulda Railway Station Square. The programme

of “Alternative Grand Piano” includes music and video

art from the world’s classic films to the latest

contemporary audiovisual technologies, the surprising

world of percussion, and sounds that create positive

energy. The keywords of the programme: unusual,

exploratory, entertaining.

Contemporary Art

Project “Alternative

Grand Piano”

The contemporary art project “Alternative Grand Piano”

concert presents: Baiba Berķe (LNO), LNSO artists

Indulis Cintiņš (violin), Viktors Veļičko (electric double

bass), and the winner of a number of international

competitions Jūlija Skipore (accordion). The programme

will be run by musicologist Karina Bērziņa. The

audiovisual part of the performance, “The New Routine”

(“Jaunā vienmuļība”), is a collaboration between the sound

art ensemble “Bērnu rīts” (Maksims Šenteļevs and Jēkabs

Nīmanis) and Oded Kafri (Great Britain, percussion), plus

a performance by “Laime pilnīga”; this part of the

programme will be presented by DJ Egons Reiters.

Music, visual

arts

Concert,

performance, event Youth, adults

Concert hall "Baltais

flīģelis" and Sigulda

Railway Station

Square bilesuparadize.lv riga2014.org/fligelis


Exhibition of Sound Art

“Skan II”

The exhibition “SKAN II” continues the 2007

exhibition “Skan”, the very first sound art exhibition in

the Baltic countries. The exhibition will open at the end

of May 2014 and continue in three instalments up until

August 24. The exhibition will present the latest and

most interesting works of artists from all over the world

who work in the sound art genre. The objective of

“SKAN II” is to give visitors an opportunity to get to

know innovative contemporary art forms as well as the

unique architectural heritage of Riga.


“Skan II”

The Botanical Garden and the area around it were chosen

to become the platform for “SKAN II” as the idea is to link

up the exhibition with Riga wooden architecture –

metaphorically, by singling out such places with the help of

sound, as well as literally, via artistic audio guides. The

first stage of the exhibition (30.05.14–20.06.14) features

Signe Liden (Norway), David Helbich (Germany), Pascal

Broccolichi (France), Stefan Roigk (Germany), Ytske

Blom & Thomas Rutgers (the Netherlands), Peter Bogers

(the Netherlands) and Aernoudt Jacobs (Belgium).

Music, visual

arts Exhibition

Children,

youth, adults

Kalnciema Quarter

Gallery, Botanical

Garden of the



Botanical Garden riga2014.org/skan

31.05.14.-01.06.14. Survival Kit Flower Blanket

Project “Flower Blanket” is an interactive event with

ecological undertones and participants and observe and

participate in interesting and creative weaving process.

French artist Joanes Simon - Perret weaves seed ribbons

in traditional rag blankets. When watered regularly, the

textiles, weaved into the rag blankets, become soil of

sort, where the seeds start growing. After the blankets

are finished, they will be displayed at Vidzemes market,

simultaneously becoming also seasonal plantlets. Flower blanket workshop

Artist Joanes Simon – Perret will perform his weaving in in

public at one of the Vidzemes market pavilions, as well as

hosting open workshops for several days, between 11.00

am and 16.00 pm. Anyone will be able to take part in these

workshops and try out the technique. All participants will

be able to join the event by donating a piece of clothing and

together with the event organizers and artist Joanes Simon

– Perret to prepare it for weaving and recycling.

Participation of

the public,

tradition

Object in the city

environment,

workshop Youth, adults

Vidzeme market,

yard of Brivibas

Street 90 building Free riga2014.org/AuguSega

01.06.2014.

Without thematic

division

Children’s Music Festival

“Prom in the Closet of

Wonders”

The Children’s Music Festival “Prom in the Fairy Tale

Closet” invites to a celebration of the start of the

summer, placing the emphasis on active recreation and

creativity. This year, the event’s special co-operation

partner SIA “Zaļā josta” will honour the most diligent

collectors of waste paper and spent batteries. A number

of musicians will participate in the event, as well as the

friends of SIA “Zaļā josta”: SIA “ ZAAO”, SIA “ Vides

pakalpojumu grupa”, World Wide Fund for Nature and

others.

Children’s Music

Festival “Prom in the

Closet of Wonders”

The children’s music festival “Prom in the Closet of

Wonders” will present ten to sixteen musical performances

on the 1st of June, orchestrated by animal characters and

the “Musiqq” ensemble and featuring children’s creative

groups from Sigulda Region.

Music, theatre,

dance, visual

arts, education,

participation of

the public

Concert, creative

workshop, festival,

event Children

Sigulda Castle

complex Free riga2014.org/brinumskapis



of BACH















of BACH" Opening

Concert in Dubulti

Evangelical Lutheran

Church






perform in the opening concert: organ professor Tālivaldis







trumpeter Edgars Bārzdiņš. Music, history Concert, festival Youth, adults


church in Dubulti Free riga2014.org/ergelesBACH

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Children's carnival of

Europe

The ‘Children's carnival of Europe’ will be entertaining

and educative event introducing children to diversity,

culture, and traditions of Europe to feature a wide

program, which, in engaging form, will allow to

experience the children’s Europe – games, traditions,

material culture, literature, cuisine, music etc.

Children's carnival of

Europe

The Carnival will be a recreational and educational event

for families and children, giving them an opportunity to

acquaint themselves with various European countries and

characters from children's books written by authors from

these countries. The Carnival area will be divided into

several sectors and "representations" of European

countries, each lead by the main characters from children's

books who hail from there.

Music, theatre,

literature,

education,

participation of

the public,

tradition

Concert, festival,

event, workshop

Children,

youth Vērmanes park Free riga2014.org/bk




Fall'










Opera ‘Rienzi’ presented by the National Opera of Latvia

in the program of the Riga Opera festival.

Music, theatre,

multimedia Show Adults

National Opera of

Latvia opera.lv riga2014.org/OperaRienci



Rainis and Aspasia













Rainis and Aspasia













05.06.14.–11.07.14. Survival Kit Is Riga Ready Yet?

The town once serving as the center of artisanship and

industry, now concentrates the main part of Latvian

designers in its walls. Riga is eternal city never to stop

developing. It is proud of a rich history, energetic

present, and looks into a promising future. The young

designers of Latvian Academy of Art will use the

perspective of design to determine and reflect the

changes Riga has experienced. Domāts-darīts

As part of the project “Is Riga ready yet?” and the Design

Diploma Days of the Art Academy of Latvia, the

exhibition “Domāts-darīts” (Thought of it and did it) will

be held, allowing the public to understand the interaction of

trade and crafts, industry and innovations in Riga in

creating new or improved design products.

Design, science,

education Exhibition Youth, adults

Latvian Academy of

Art Free riga2014.org/vaiRIGAgatava












the city.

Krists Auznieks.

chamber opera “Wind of

the Sun”

Chamber opera „Wind of the Sun” composed by Krists

Auznieks will be performed at „Riga Festival”. Planes are

delayed due to bad weather. Two people accidentaly meet

at the airport. But there are no coincidences, as we know.

Universe works in its own way as the air flow that comes

and goes. Wind of the sun makes magnetic storms and

Northern Light..but people meet, they fall in love, get

close, get distanced and long for each other. Vocal group

„Framest” and instrumental band will take part at the

performance. Directed by: Indra Roga. Music Concert, show Youth, adults Spīķeri Concert Hall bilesuparadize.lv riga2014.org/RigasFestivals

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of BACH















of BACH" Concert in the

Riga Dom 06.06.2014


presents the second concert programme: Johann Sebastian

Bach, Johann Gottfried Müthel; Vidmantas Bartulis - The

Vision of the 17th of July, 1750: Chorale and Toccata,

Renāte Stivriņa - BACH Fantasia for Organ (premiere).

Performing in the concert: organists Larisa Bulava, Ilze

Reine and Guna Kise, flutist Ieva Pudāne. Music, history Concert, festival Youth, adults Riga Dome cathedral Riga Dome riga2014.org/ergelesBACH

07.06.14. Freedom Street

Corner House. Case No.

1914/2014


Soviet Union, the KGB building in Riga, also known as

the “Corner House”, became a prominent symbol of

totalitarian power. In 21st century Riga, it still stands to

bear testimony to world war, mass persecutions and

genocide. 2014 is the right time to change the destiny of

the Corner House, to open its doors and face the

experiences and fates concealed therein in order to re-

create and profoundly understand them. The Corner

House will be open to the public from the 1st of May to

the 19th of October, presenting the Occupation

Museum’s exhibition (admission free of charge), guided

tours “In the KGB Basements”, and five other

exhibitions – “(Re)construction of Friendship”, “A

Latvian’s Suitcase”, “In Spite of All”, “Stories of

People and Power in Ten Objects” and “The Museum of


of the relationship between the individual and power in

the past that still affects people in the present day.

Commemorating Latvian

Army General Kārlis

Goppers (1876–1941)

The event “Commemorating Latvian Army General Kārlis

Goppers (1876–1941)”, organised by the Museum of the

History of Riga and Navigation as part of the Museum of

the Occupation of Latvia’s exposition on the ground floor,

will start at 12 noon. The 7th of June is Latvian Scouts’

Day, so the event will provide information about today’s

Latvian scouts and guides with workshops, games and

obstacle courses for young people, children and their

parents.

History,

participation of

the public Event

Children,

youth, adults

The Corner House,

Brīvības iela Free riga2014.org/KGB



chess













chess









Music, theatre,


08.06.2014. Road Map The Milk festival

Interest generates energy. This simple truth took the

organizers out into the café courtyard in order to learn

what a festival is, three years ago. As it turns out, the

answers to this are many, bet, fundamentally, The Milk

festival is a summer Sunday spent with in company of

close friends, listening to good music, enjoying fine food

and different kind of attractions, surrounded by

laughter. In 2014, as part of ‘Riga2014’ events, this

event will expand into Vecmīlgrāvis and Lucavsala

districts. The Milk festival

Sunday is chosen for this festivity in order to allow the

numerous and varied public of Vecmīlgrāvis to come

together and get to know each other and celebrate Riga for

a whole enjoyable summer holiday. From 14 at noon till 23

at night, in the territory around renovated culture hall

‘Ziemeļblāzma,’ the festival will offer activities to young

as well as grown-ups in open air – theatre performance,

hair-dressers, masseurs, a chief’s cooking school and the

like, while children are engaged in drawing, pottery, get

creative in a sound laboratory and school for drummers.

The lovers of quieter atmosphere will be offered wine,

more temperate music, and their corners to give plenty of

time to conversation.

Music, theatre,

dance, cinema,

visual art,

photography,

science, sports,

participation of

the public, street

art

Concert,

performance,

presentation, object

in the the city

environment,

festival, event

Children,

youth, adults

Vecmīlgrāvis,

Cultural hall

'Ziemeļblāzma' Free riga2014.org/PienaSvetki

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crayons. Fest Naïve Moscow-Riga

Within the project ‘Meet Me in the Museum!’ parallel to

the basic exposition of the Museum of Naïve Art, Latvia,

the venue will offer international exposition of artistic

outsiders and hold the festival of naïve art ‘Fest Naïve

Moscow-Riga’.

Visual arts,

participation of


Children,

youth, adults

Floating galleries

'Noass' and

'Betanovuss' on AB




chess













chess









Music, theatre,




Rainis and Aspasia













Rainis and Aspasia














Waiting for...

(Archaeology of an Idea)










The New Woman of

Socialist Realism:

Women Artists and

Images of Women

In her talk Christina Kiaer will address broad

methodological problems of studying Socialist Realism

within contemporary art historical scholarship through a

specific lens, examining a handful of key women artists of

the 1930s: Ekaterina Zernova, Olga Ianovskaia, Maria Bri-

Bein and Valentina Kulagina, as well as the main heroine

here – Riga-born Soviet sculptor Vera Mukhina. The talk

will be preceded by a commentary from art historian Alise

Tīfentāle. The event starts at 6 p.m.

Visual arts,

history Discussion/lecture Youth, adults

Conference Hall of

the Art Museum Riga

Bourse (Doma

laukums 6) Free riga2014.org/gaidot_kim




Fall'










Opera ‘Rienzi’ presented by the National Opera of Latvia

in the program of the Riga Opera festival.

Music, theatre,

multimedia Show Adults

National Opera of

Latvia opera.lv riga2014.org/OperaRienci

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of BACH















of BACH" Concert in

Dubulti Evangelical

Lutheran Church

15.06.2014


presents the second concert programme: Johann Sebastian

Bach, Johann Gottfried Müthel; Vidmantas Bartulis - The

Vision of the 17th of July, 1750: Chorale and Toccata,

Renāte Stivriņa - BACH Fantasia for Organ (premiere).

Performing in the concert: organists Larisa Bulava, Ilze

Reine and Guna Kise, flautist Ieva Pudāne. Music, history Concert, festival Youth, adults












Autumn plain-air as part of the project ‘Meet Me in the

Museum!’ will invite everybody to discover their creative

potential, turn to creative activity or to return the paint-

brushes long since put away and to show their work aside

with productions of recognized Latvian naive genre artists.

Visual arts,

participation of


Children,

youth, adults

Floating galleries

'Noass' and

'Betanovuss' on AB


17.06.14. Riga Carneval Riga Festival











the city.

Tango. Ksenija Sidorova

and Kirils Burlovs

The concert is dedicated to tango music. Accompanying the

accordionist are her friends from London - Kazakh pianist

Aizhana Nurkenova and Russian violinist Alexander

Sitkovetsky. The programme includes the premiere of

Arturs Maskats' opus for an accordion and a violin.

Choreographer Kirils Burlovs, who grew up and studied in

Riga but currently lives in London, has been invited to

participate in staging the performance. His partners in the

concert show “Tango. Ksenija Sidorova” will be Latvian

ballet artists Ieva Rācene and Evelīna Godunova. Music, dance Concert Youth, adults

Latvian National

Opera bilesuparadize.lv riga2014.org/RigasFestivals












the city.

Gala Performance.

Music Dance,

Adventure! Symphonic

Dance Performance -

West Side Story and

Bolero

This year’s "Riga Festival" will feature a special event

involving children cared for by the city’s Department of

Social Services. These children will be taught the basics of

dance by expert dance teachers and later participate in a

musical performance together with other artists and

dancers. About forty such children, ages 7 to 15, will

participate in the performance together with the Latvian

National Symphony Orchestra. The performance will be

staged by Norwegian stage director Sigrid StrØm Reibo,

choreographer and dance teacher Agris Daņiļēvičs, and

Swedish conductor Christian Lindberg. The performance

will feature excerpts from American composer Leonard

Bernstein's compositions - “West Side Story”, “On the

Town” and others. Music, dance

Concert, show,

festival

Children,

youth, adults

Latvian National

Opera bilesuparadize.lv riga2014.org/RigasFestivals

21.06.14

Without thematic

division Summer Solstice

Besides an extensive Jāņi midsummer night celebrations

programme in Riga, Sigulda also offers the public an

opportunity to participate in the traditional celebrations

in Turaida. The participants will go through the entire

list of traditional Jāņi celebrations from dusk till dawn -

make wreaths, prepare caraway cheese, sing the

traditional Jāņi songs, congratulate the hosts of the

event, make large bonfires for the night to ensure

prosperity and fertility, and much more. Summer Solstice

On midsummer night, Sigulda will host a traditional event

celebrating Jāņi, featuring caraway cheese making, singing

traditional Jāņi songs, making wreaths and garlands,

fortune telling, an interactive theatrical performance for

children. Bonfires will be lit at 9 p.m., followed by lighting

of the pūdele - a bonfire atop a tall pillar - at 10 p.m. The

storytellers’ night will begin at 10:30 p.m. and continue

until midnight when the traditional midsummer night rituals

will be performed. The rolling of ugunsrats, a large wheel

set on fire, is scheduled for 12:30 a.m., which is when a

concert by the folk bands “Iļģi” and “Dandari” will start;

next to perform, from 1 a.m. to 2:30 a.m., will be the

Vītols family. Bathing in the morning dew will start at 3

a.m., and seeing the night out at 5 a.m.

Tradition,

music, dance,

history, science,

participation of

the public Event, festival

Children,

youth, adults

Turaida, Jāņa

Mountain Free riga2014.org/tautasjosta

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21.06.14.–22.06.14. Riga Carnival Riga 2014 Solstice

“Riga 2014 Solstice” is a two-day celebration of

summer solstice that will be held in Riga’s Mežaparks,

offering visitors an insight into Latvian solstice

celebration traditions and rituals as well as ancient and

contemporary solstice traditions from elsewhere in the

world. The programme of “Riga 2014 Solstice” features

dance performance “Lec, saulīte!” (The Sun Be Rising),

the World Summer Solstice Festival with musicians

from all over the world presenting their vision of solstice

celebrations, the World Beer Parade bringing the public

a variety of beer brands from Latvia and other

countries, Riga Solstice Fair where vendors and

craftsmen will sell their wares, and closing the festivities

will be a major singing and dancing event all night long

on the 22nd of June.

World Summer Solstice

Festival

The programme of the World Summer Solstice Festival

includes songs, dances and rituals – from performances by

popular folksong singers in Latvia and neighbour

countries, to Romanian and Macedonian traditions, the sun-

filled jazz from Tbilisi, and the rhythmic Colombian

percussion. Participants: “Kokle”, “Laiksne”, “Oglīte”

(Latvia), the Bremen choir “Bremer RathsChor”

(Germany), folklore ensemble “Tarbatu” (Estonia),

folklore ensemble “Tara Vrancei” (Romania), traditional

music ensemble “Tanec” (Macedonia), Tbilisi jazz

ensemble “Tbilisi Big-Band” (Georgia), Tato Marenco and

"via 40” (Colombia). The festival will also host master

classes in various nations’ traditional cuisines, Latvian

wreath and garland making workshops, workshops

teaching how to make the special midsummer soap with

traditional herbs and workshops on making traditional

Latvian musical instruments. The World Summer Solstice

Festival will be held on the 21st and 22nd of June from 12

noon to 9 p.m., in a field near the Mežaparks Grand Stage.

History,

tradition, music Event, concert

Children,

youth, adults

The field next to

Mežaparks Grand

Stage Free riga2014.org/saulgriezi
















on the 22nd of June. Riga Solstice Fair

The Riga Solstice Fair in Mežaparks Alley invites all who

are interested in traditional crafts and traditional and

organic food. There will be craftsmen selling various

wooden items, knitwear, tabletop games, smithwares,

various braids, pottery and glassware. Those who love to

read will have plenty to choose from, offered a broad range

of printed materials, from magazines to postcards and

maps. Whereas gourmets will find a lot of quality food

products at the fair – fish and meat products, the

traditional caraway cheese, and much, much more. Riga

residents and guests of the city are welcome to the Riga

Solstice Fair on the 21st and 22nd of June from 12 noon to

10 p.m.

History,

tradition Event

Children,

youth, adults Mežaparks Alley Free riga2014.org/saulgriezi
















on the 22nd of June. World Beer Parade

The World Beer Parade, part of the “Riga 2014 Solstice”

festivities, will give the visitors an opportunity to taste and

compare a great variety of beer brands from Latvia,

Europe and the world. Latvians will surely know and

appreciate a good deal of them, but the other part will only

be known to the true beer aficionados. During the World

Beer Parade, beer brewers, sellers and pubkeepers will be

able to share their experience of the beer brands most

popular with customers, whereas parade visitors will have

a chance to taste and vote for the best beer brands. The

World Beer Parade will take place in the territory of the

Mežaparks Grand Stage on the 21st and 22nd of June from

12 noon to 10 p.m.

History,

tradition Event Adults

Territory of the

Mežaparks Grand

Stage Free riga2014.org/saulgriezi

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21.06.14. Riga Carnival Riga 2014 Solstice
















Midsummer Night

Mystery “Lec, saulīte!”

The summer solstice traditions are a testimony to the

vitality of a nation, awareness of one’s roots, and the

performance is based on a story that will temporarily take

everyone who hears, sees and experiences it to the world of

celebration of light and the traditional rituals of the vital

festival. The spectator zone of the Mežaparks Grand Stage

will be transformed into Jānis Mountain, whereas

spectators will be seated in an unusual area – where the

joint choir singers usually stand during the Song Festival.

The performance will have music composed specifically for

it. The creative group is made up of the artistic director

Jānis Ērglis, stage director Elmārs Seņkovs, composer

Raimonds Tiguls, author Rasa Bugavičute, choreographers

Jānis Ērglis, Jānis Purviņš, Agris Daņiļevičs, set designer

Reinis Suhanovs, costume designer Evija Dāboliņa.

Participating in the performance will be several thousand

dancers from the best dance ensembles of Riga and Latvia,

choirs, soloists, the “Lec, saulīte!” orchestra and the

bagpipe ensemble “Auļi”. The performance will be on the

21st and 22nd of June at the Mežaparks Grand Stage at 10

p.m.

Music, dance,

tradition Concert

Children,

youth, adults

Mežaparks Grand

Stage

bilesuserviss.lv,

Esplanade 2014 riga2014.org/saulgriezi

















Midsummer Night

Mystery “Lec, saulīte!”

The summer solstice traditions are a testimony to the

vitality of a nation, awareness of one’s roots, and the

performance is based on a story that will temporarily take

everyone who hears, sees and experiences it to the world of

celebration of light and the traditional rituals of the vital

festival. The spectator zone of the Mežaparks Grand Stage

will be transformed into Jānis Mountain, whereas

spectators will be seated in an unusual area – where the

joint choir singers usually stand during the Song Festival.

The performance will have music composed specifically for

it. The creative group is made up of the artistic director

Jānis Ērglis, stage director Elmārs Seņkovs, composer

Raimonds Tiguls, author Rasa Bugavičute, choreographers

Jānis Ērglis, Jānis Purviņš, Agris Daņiļevičs, set designer

Reinis Suhanovs, costume designer Evija Dāboliņa.

Participating in the performance will be several thousand

dancers from the best dance ensembles of Riga and Latvia,

choirs, soloists, the “Lec, saulīte!” orchestra and the

bagpipe ensemble “Auļi”. The performance will be on the

21st and 22nd of June at the Mežaparks Grand Stage at 10

p.m.

Music, dance,

tradition Concert

Children,

youth, adults

Mežaparks Grand

Stage

bilesuserviss.lv,

















on the 22nd of June. Riga Swirling in Dance

“Riga 2014 Solstice” will close with a ball all night long –

dancing to and singing songs from Latvia, Europe and the

world. All the participants, ensembles, soloists and guests

of “Riga 2014 Solstice” festival, led by its musical director

Juris Vaivods, will be able to stretch their legs going

through traditional dance routines from all over the world –

the ball will feature not only traditional folk music of

Latvia, but also the Greek sirtaki, Spanish flamenco,

German polka, Finnish letkis and much more. Everyone is

invited to the night ball, which will be the largest nocturnal

event to take place at the Mežaparks Stage in 2014. The

“Riga Swirling in Dance” ball will start on the 23rd of

June at 1 a.m.

Music, dance,

tradition Event

Children,

youth, adults

Mežaparks Grand

Stage

bilesuserviss.lv,


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of BACH
















Riga Dom 27.06.2014


presents the third concert programme: Johann Sebastian

Bach, Johann Gottfried Müthel; Robert Schumann - Two

Fugues on BACH op. 60, Heitor Villa-Lobos - Aria from

Bachianas Brasileiras No. 4, Tālivaldis Ķeniņš - Scherzo-

Fantasia. Performing in the concert: organists Līga Ivāne,

Aigars Reinis and Aivars Kalējs, and tenor Ingus

Pētersons. Music, history Concert, festival Youth, adults Riga Dome cathedral Riga Dome riga2014.org/ergelesBACH





Activities are proposed and implemented by residents of

Riga and will continue throughout 2014 in various



"en plein air", photography campaigns, celebrations,




with them. Festival of Paper Objects

The Paper Festival encompasses a number of activities

during which innovative works of art of unique design,

made of paper, will be created and displayed in

Pārdaugava. Origami masters from Japan, the country with

the longest history of a paper sculpture tradition, will

participate in the festival, showcasing the traditional and

contemporary paper folding techniques of Japan. During

the festival, a total of nine paper sculptures will be

unveiled in Pārdaugava at regular intervals. In the

meantime, Kalnciema Quarter will host various events

three to four times a week: paper workshops, lectures,

performances and film screenings. The events will be run

by Japanese and Latvian paper-folding artists will. The

Japanese artists include Rina Aoki, Tomomi Hayashi,

Kaori Kato, Ryosuke Kondoh, Kumiko Mizuno, Yasako

Watanabe, Kazuhiro Yajima, Narumi Yamasaki, Tsuguo

Yanai. Latvia is represented by [SenS], Ilze Dilāne, LUDE.

Design, visual

arts, education,

participation of

the public

Exhibition, urban

environment object,

festival, discussion /

lecture, workshop

Children,

youth, adults

Kalnciema Quarter

and Pārdaugava Free riga2014.org/Apkaimes



of BACH















of BACH" Concert in

Dubulti Evangelical

Lutheran Church

29.06.2014


presents the third concert programme: Johann Sebastian

Bach, Johann Gottfried Müthel; Robert Schumann - Two

Fugues on BACH op. 60, Heitor Villa-Lobos - Aria from

Bachianas Brasileiras No. 4, Tālivaldis Ķeniņš - Scherzo-

Fantasia. Performing in the concert: organists Līga Ivāne,

Aigars Reinis and Aivars Kalējs, and tenor Ingus

Pētersons. Music, history Concert, festival Youth, adults













concerts, lectures and thematic discussions. Exhibition 'The Present'

Exhibition The Present as par of the project ‘En-rooters’

will tell a story of inter-generational solidarity and how it is

to be senior citizen in Riga and age, without losing activity

– titled Seniors talk and remain industrious! – to be

complemented by other public-oriented features of the

program such as discussions, concerts, and workshops.

Education,

participation of

the public,

tradition Exhibition Youth, adults Esplanade Free riga2014.org/iesaknotaji

39


01.07.14.-09.07.14.

Without thematic

division

XI International master

course for young

musicians ‘Latvian music

and musicians in the

world’

International group of young musicians and music

pedagogues will meet in eight day master classes in

Sigulda School of art ‘White Piano,’ combining

lectures, seminars, discussions, individual and group

classes (orchestra, quires, ensembles, dance), classes of

choice and concerts for the public.

XI International master

course for young

musicians ‘Latvian music

and musicians in the

world’

The year 2014 master course will join young musicians

from Europe and wider world to be taught by 40 creatively

experienced latvian pedagogues and outstanding masters of

their art from Latvia, Germany, Switzerland, Australia,

USA and Mexico. The courses will invite students of music

from music colleges and academy, pedagogues of musical

education and more. A series of free concerts of

participants and pedagogues of this summer course will be

held in the Sigulda concert hall every night in July 1-8

where musicians will meet in warm, informal atmosphere

to play and enjoy their evenings together in an atmosphere

conducive to establishing further creative relationships.

Music, dance,

education

Concert,

performance,

presentation,

exhibition,


workshop, event Youth, adults

Sigulda School of

arts and concert hall Free riga2014.org/baltaisfligelis



“Skan II”












“Skan II”



up the exhibition with Riga's wooden architecture –



second stage of the exhibition (01.07.14– 20.07.14)

features Voldemārs Johansons (Latvia), Anke Eckardt

(Germany), Tommi Gronlund & Petteri Nisunen (Finland),

Heimo Lattner & Judith Laub (Austria / Germany), Carl

Michael von Hauswolff & Leif Elggren (Sweden), Evelīna

Deičmane (Latvia) and Max Eastley (Great Britain).

Music, visual

arts Exhibition

Children,

youth, adults

Kalnciema Quarter

Gallery, Botanical

Garden of the




01.07.14.-21.08.14.

Without thematic

division Notes of Beauty

“Notes of Beauty” is a photography project of Latvian

film director and photographer Aija Bley and Japanese

photographer Ayaka Yamamoto. A subjective photo

diary about the search of identity is created during the

artists’ travels of Japan and Latvia. The creative

collaboration presents works that show the interaction

between two cultures and two personalities. Notes of Beauty

A subjective photo diary is created during Latvian film

director and photographer Aija Bley and Japanese

photographer Ayaka Yamamoto’s travels of Japan and

Latvia. Works created during the project will be displayed

for the public at a joint performance of Aija Bley and

Ayaka Yamamoto on the 21st of August as part of “Riga

Stories” in the Zolitūde neighbourhood, as well as at Aija

Bley’s photography exhibition “Transparent” at the Riga

Art Space on the 12th of December.

Photography,

participation of

the public,

multimedia

Performance,

presentation,

exhibition, urban

environment object,

creative workshop,

event Youth, adults Zolitūde Free riga2014.org/piezimes


500 years of the Book

1514-2014

Project ‘500 years of the Book 1514-2014’ aims at

creating interactive, modern, and informatively rich

exhibition centering on year 1514, when the explosion

of printing was registered and new habits of reading

came to be established. The books will take audience

into an exiting journey to 500 years distant past when

Erasmus of Rotterdam, Martin Luther, Leonardo,

Rafael, Michelangelo, Titian, Durer and other great men

lived, outstanding monarchs reigned, the world heard

about a continent of America, for the first time, and the

Renaissance saw its heyday.

Exhibition '500 years of

the Book 1514-2014' and

the cycle of lectures

given by leading literary

and cultural figures

Exhibition ‘500 years of the Book 1514-2014’ is intended

to coincide with academic readings ‘The Content of XXI

Century’ given by the world re-known literary and cultural

figures. Unique editions held in European libraries will

complement inter-active presentation methods to enhance

gaining not only a maximally wide view on publishing, but

history, geography, politics, religion, art, music 500 years

ago. The exhibition will offer experience of Renaissance

music, unique art work of such outstanding artists as

Albrecht Durer, and every month of the exhibition will be

dedicated to lectures where prominent thinkers – such as

Umberto Eco – will lecture on the significance of reading

and culture in individual and social life.

Music,

literature, visual

art, science,

education,

multimedia,

tradition

Presentation,

exhibition,

conference

Children,

youth, adults

National Library of

Latvia Free riga2014.org/gramata


Cycle of concerts ‘Born in Riga’ highlights Riga as a

uniting ground for many of contemporary stars of the

classical music, a place where these artists have begun

their musical careers, a place to give numerous excellent

musicians to Europe and wider world.

Film evening 'Gidon's

Riga' in film theatre

'Splendid Palace'

Program of the project ‘Born in Riga’ will feature a

cinematic evening ‘Gidon’s Riga,’ in the cinema ‘Splendid

Palace,’ reflecting the life and career of Gidon Kremer in

feature and documentary films; the program will focus the

famous musician in his work with ‘Kremerata Baltica,’ as

interpret of the role of Paganini and in other artistic feats. Music, cinema


lecture, action, event

Children,

youth, adults Splendid Palace' Splendid Palace' riga2014.org/BorninRiga

40



From Ioganson to

Johansons

The project ‘From Ioganson to Johansons’ aims to

reveal the interrelations between art works and

continuity of ideas connecting them across centuries and

ideological eras. It is a dialogue between different

periods of history – the 1920s, 60s and 70s and the 1st

decade of the XXI century.

Visionary structures.

From Ioganson to

Johansons

The exhibition of kinetic art ‘Visionary structures. From

Ioganson to Johansons’ uniting seven Latvian artists from

different generations, each of whom has been innovative in

their work, will tell a story of Latvian art and cultural

values, as well as contemplate our fate as the subjects of

history. Supervised by curator Ieva Astahovska, the

exhibition is organized by the Center of Contemporary Art

and the range of artists represented in it will include

Gustav Klutsis (1895–1938), Karl Ioganson (1890–1929),

Valdis Celms (1943), Jānis Krievs (1942), Artūrs Riņķis

(1942), Gints Gabrāns (1970) and Voldemārs Johansons

(1981).

Visual art,

history Exhibtion Youth, adults

Latvian National

Library Free riga2014.org/JohansonsJohansons

03.07.14.–06.07.14.

Without thematic

division

XI "Kremerata Baltica"

Festival

Chamber orchestra “Kremerata Baltica” and its artistic

director Gidon Kremer hold the annual “Kremerata

Baltica” festival at the Sigulda concert hall “Baltais

flīģelis” (White Grand Piano) every summer.

“Kremerata Baltica” is a Grammy Award-winning

ensemble of critically-acclaimed musicians loved by

audiences around the world. The festival’s focus is on

presenting popular compositions in untraditional and

innovative interpretations.

XI "Kremerata Baltica"

Festival

The XI “Kremerata Baltica” festival will continue from the

3rd to the 6th of July, presenting a series of varied concert

programmes in Sigulda and Riga, featuring young

musicians from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Concert

soloists: Gidon Kremer, Baiba Skride, Daniils Bulajevs

(violin), Lauma Skride (piano), Ksenija Sidorova

(accordion), Andrey Pushkarev (vibraphone). Conductor -

Jacques Cohen. Music Concert, festival Youth, adults

Great Guild Hall,

concert hall "Baltais

flīģelis"

bilesuparadize.lv,

"Baltais flīģelis" riga2014.org/kremerata


Voices from the dark or

Žanis Lipke's squaring of

the circle

As part of the “Voices from the dark or Žanis Lipke

circle quadrature” composer Arturs Maskats has

composed the dedication “Johanna and Žanis”, which

will be performed by chamber orchestra “Kremerata

Baltica” with Gidon Kremer as lead. The book “Puika

ar suni. Stāsts par nosargātu noslēpumu” (The boy with

the dog. A tale of the secret well kept) for readers

between the ages of 8 and 15 years old will be presented

also. Other expos will be hosted by the Žanis Lipke

Memorial as well and visitors will be able to go on

excursions of the hiding places together with historian

Gustavs Strenga.

Love. Opus ‘Žanis and

Johanna’

The premier of the opus ‘Žanis and Johanna’ composed by

Arturs Maskats and interpreted by Gidon Kremer’s

chamber orchestra ‘Kremerata Baltica.’ Set designer and

director Reinis Suhanovs. Žanis and Johanna Lipke not

only gave an outstanding example of human value, but also

kept their love alive in the trying turns of their fate till the

final day of their lives… Music Concert Adults The Big Guildhall


announced riga2014.org/ZanisLipke

03.07.14.–27.07.14. Road Map Riga self | portraits














Latvia by the ISSP association. Riga self | portraits

The exhibition ‘Riga self | portraits’ will offer a view of the

self-portraits and portraits of the public of Riga

neighborhoods taking a contemporary look at the town and

its diversity. The self-portraits of our neighbors will be

produced in creative workshops held by Latvian and

foreign artists, bringing together the series of faces from

Bolderāja, Āgenskalns and Ķengarags districts along with

Argentinean artist Marcos Lopez’s portraits, made in the

vivid style of pop-Latino. During the exhibition, part of the

best portraits and self-portraits will step out into the

cityscape to generate more accompanying events –

presentations with activities of pop-up self-portraits.

Visual art,

photography,

participation of

the public Exhibition, event

Children,

youth, adults "Tabakas fabrika" Free riga2014.org/pasportreti

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Just Enough Time to

Pack a Few Things

Alix Landau-Brijatoff and Emmanuel Robert-Espalieu’s

one-act play “Just Enough Time to Pack a Few Things”

will be performed in the courtyard of the Corner House at

9 p.m. The play, in French with Latvian subtitles, features

three characters and klezmer music in the background.

Director: Isabelle Starkier. Cast: Judith Magre, Valentine

Varèla, Juris Žagars and the “Les Yeux Noirs” ensemble.

The play’s dialogue is the conversation between two

women – mother and daughter – across war-torn Europe;

initially by telephone, but later – through diary entries

meant for the other party or just thoughts expressed in

phrases. A third character, a newspaperman, breaks into in

this intimate dialogue – the far-off voice of a chronicler of

history. Theatre Show Youth, adults

The Corner House,

Brīvības iela The Corner House riga2014.org/KGB

05.07.2014. Freedom Street Reunion of military bands

Although the practical importance of military bands has

changed greatly, they still retain their symbol of power

and demonstrate the close relationship between freedom,

power and culture. During the meet-up in Riga, military

bands will parade through the Old Town and perform

the festival's opening concert at the Freedom Monument.

The military bands will also perform concerts in

Latvia's regions and participate in the gala parade in

Riga that will close the festival.

Reunion of military

bands

Military bands from various countries have been invited to

Riga to jointly create a colourful military parade and

participate in concerts. The main participants are the Staff

Band of the Norwegian Armed Forces, the band of the

Neubrandenburg Land Forces of the Bundeswehr, the band

of the National Reserve Corps of the Royal Netherlands

Army and others. The parade through Riga's Old Town

and the festival's opening concert at the Freedom

Monument will be on the 5th of July. Music

Concert,


At the Freedom

Monument, the Old

Town of Riga Free riga2014.org/mos

06.07.2014. Freedom Street Reunion of military bands

Although the practical importance of military bands has

changed greatly, they still retain their symbol of power

and demonstrate the close relationship between freedom,

power and culture. During the meet-up in Riga, military

bands will parade through the Old Town and perform

the festival's opening concert at the Freedom Monument.

The military bands will also perform concerts in

Latvia's regions and participate in the gala parade in

Riga that will close the festival.

Reunion of military

bands

Military bands from various countries have been invited to

Riga to jointly create a colourful military parade and

participate in concerts. The main participants are the Staff

Band of the Norwegian Armed Forces, the band of the

Neubrandenburg Land Forces of the Bundeswehr, the band

of the National Reserve Corps of the Royal Netherlands

Army and others. The military bands will be performing

concerts in Latvia's regions on the 6th of July, which will

be followed by a concert at the Esplanade and the gala

concert in the Ķīpsala Hall in Riga. Music

Concert,


At the Esplanade and

Ķīpsala Hall in Riga

and in other cities

across Latvia Free riga2014.org/mos


For a country of merely 2 million people, Latvia has

produced a disproporionately large numer of world class

classical musicians who work and perform with the best

orchestras, and delight audiences in the most renowled

concert halls and opera houses around the world.

Through the concert cycle Born in Riga we welcome the

stars back home in Riga for individual and joint

concerts. Born in Riga

The cycle of "Born in Riga" concerts culminates on 6 July

with a Gala Concert, featuring stars like cellist Mischa

Maisky, opera singers Maija Kovaļevska, Aleksandrs

Antoņenko, Egīls Siliņš and Inese Galante, violinist Baiba

Skride, pianist Vestards Šimkus, organist Iveta Apkalna,

accordeonist Ksenija Sidorova, as well as chamber

orchestra "Kremerata Baltica", the Latvian Radio Choir,

State Choir "Latvija", and conductors Māris Sirmais and

Andris Poga. The concert will take place in the square in

front of the National Opera House, and be shown on

screens around Riga, enabling a wide audience to take

advantage of this rare treat of all these musicians being

back home in Riga. Ticket sales will be announced in early

June. Music Concert, TV/radio Adults The Square of LNO For a fee riga2014.org/BorninRiga

06.07.14.–27.07.14.

Without thematic

division

A musical breakfast in

the garden of Sigulda

New Castle

“Beethoven and Sigulda” is a series of free chamber

music concerts in the garden of Sigulda New Castle,

from 11 a.m. to 12 noon every Sunday morning during

the month of July, which tell a captivating story about

Beethoven’s association with Sigulda. The concerts will

take the audiences on a fascinating journey through the

various music genres and epochs, from compositions by

Beethoven and his contemporaries to music by present-

day composers.

A musical breakfast in

the garden of Sigulda

New Castle

A series of free chamber music concerts will take place in

the Sigulda New Castle garden every Sunday of July from

11 a.m. to 12 noon. The Staff Band of the Norwegian

Armed Forces will give a concert on the 6th of July, the

title for the 13th of July concert is “From Minuet to

Tango”, the 20th of July concert is titled “Vienna. The

Tales of City and Forest”, and closing the series on the

27th of July will be the concert “Musical Gallery”. Music Concert, event

Children,

youth, adults

Garden of Sigulda

New Castle Free riga2014.org/bethovens_sigulda

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06.07.14.-27.07.14.

Without thematic

division

Musical breakfast or

Summer chamber music

concerts "Bethoven and

Sigulda"

During the 2008 “Kremerata Baltica” festival in Sigulda

at the Sigulda New Castle or, in other words, the

historic property of Count Johann Georg von Brown,

the string quartet "Euphonia" played Ludwig van

Beethoven's “Trio in C-minor”, dedicated to his friend

and patron Brown, therefore revealing a unique and

previously unknown fact - Beethoven's unique

connection to Sigulda. Continuing the unique

“Beethoven in Sigulda” story, on July Sunday mornings,

the Sigulda New Castle garden will host Summer

chamber music concerts, featuring the music of

Beethoven and Vienna classics.

Musical breakfast or

Summer chamber music

concerts "Bethoven and

Sigulda"

On July Sunday mornings, between 11:00 and 12:00 am,

the Sigulda New Castle garden will host Summer chamber

music concerts or “Musical breakfast” events. Different

chamber music ensembles – duos, trios, quartets, chamber

orchestras – will perform in these concerts, playing music

of Vienna classics. Music Concert Youth, adults

Sigulda New Castle

garden

Free riga2014.org/bethovens_sigulda

08.07.2014. Riga Carnival Early Music Festival

The Early Music festival will take the modern audience

back into Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque musical

atmospheres. The concerts of the festival will bring

listeners to the churches and concert halls in the Old

Town of Riga, but its central feature will be the

program in the exquisite Baroque castle of Rundāle.

This festival brings numerous early music from Europe

and other continents to Latvia every year. Particular

attention will be paid to composers who have lived and

worked in historic Riga. The Lost Son

„The Lost Son”, a staging created by Burkards Valdiss will

be performed at the opening events of Early Music Festival

at 20.00 and 22.00. The story is about a turbulent time in

Riga history during the Reformation in 1527. Music Concert, festival

Children,

youth, adults The Spīķeri courtyard bilesuparadize.lv

riga2014.org/SenasMuzikasFestival

s











worked in historic Riga. Orlando Furioso

The Early Music Festival will invite the public the first

night performance of ‘Orlando Furioso’ – the lost opera by

Antonio Vivaldi, which came to be unearthed in 2012.

Created in 1727 and not found until 270 years after the

death of its author, the opera will be performed by the

Radio Quire Latvia and baroque orchestra and ensemble

‘Collegium 1704’ from the Czech Republic. The date of

the event may be subject to change. Music

Concert, theatre,

festival Youth, adults The Spīķeri courtyard bilesuparadize.lv


s

09.07.14.–19.07.14.

Without thematic

division World Choir Games

The World Choir Games is the largest international

quire singing event on the planet and, not without

reason, is known as the quire singing Games. The next

such event will take place in Riga as part of the program

of Riga – the European Capital of Culture. Ten years

ago, the board of the world quire Games was joined by

maestro Imants Kokars who has devoted great efforts to

bringing event of this cope to Latvia, which is known as

one of the quire singing giants. From 2008, his work

was taken over by conductor Romāns Vanags. 8th World Choir Games

The idea of the World Choir Games is to promote

understanding amongst nations and world peace, uniting

people from every corner of the planet in a friendly contest.

In July 2014, Riga will host about 20 000 singers from all

around the world and see quire music to take over its

biggest concert halls and venues. A grand international

range of choirs will make Riga a capital of choir music for

the duration of the Games.

Music,

education,

participation of

the piublic

Concert,

performance,

workshop, festival,

event

Children,

youth, adults

The venues to be

announced


announced riga2014.org/PKO

10.07.14.-13.07.14. Riga Carnival

Botanical Garden of the

University of Latvia - the

green heart of Riga

The project for the UL Botanical Garden is a corpus of

exhibitions, seminars, work-shops, concerts and other

cultural and educational events to acquaint the viewer

with the garden culture and richness of flora, to promote

understanding of biological diversity, complemented by

enjoyment of art – photography, sculpture, the art-work

of florists, poetry, music etc. – inspired by gardens and

nature, inviting the participation of everybody who is

open to creativity and learning.

The Ball of Flowers Riga

2014

The Ball of Flowers is the largest, the most diverse and the

most widely attended flower show in Latvia and the Baltic

states. This traditionally held event holds sway as the

highlight of the year for many inhabitants and guests of the

capital – for everyone interested in flowers and decorative

flora, everyone who values well-kept environment,

luscious gardens and enjoys the beauty of flowers.

Concerts of the artists of UL and other participants will

beautifully accompany the wonder of blossoming.

Music, visual

arts, design,

photography,

history, science,

tradition

Concert, object in


creative work-shop,

action, event

Children,

youth, adults

Botanical Garden of

the University of

Latvia


announced riga2014.org/PukuBalle

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worked in historic Riga. Orlando Furioso

The Early Music Festival will invite the public the first

night performance of ‘Orlando Furioso’ – the lost opera by

Antonio Vivaldi, which came to be unearthed in 2012.

Created in 1727 and not found until 270 years after the

death of its author, the opera will be performed by the

Radio Quire Latvia and baroque orchestra and ensemble

‘Collegium 1704’ from the Czech Republic. The date of

the event may be subject to change. Music

Concert, theatre,

festival Youth, adults The Spīķeri courtyard bilesuparadize.lv


s

10.07.14.-21.08.14. Thirst of the Ocean

Historic Ravenna mosaics

and contemporary mosaic

art

The mosaic exhibition from the early days of

Christianity is supplemented with historic testimonies

about religion, state order and important events in the

history of Europe’s culture. Along with Ravenna

mosaics, contemporary mosaic pieces will be displayed

at the new expo hall of the National Library of Latvia.

Historic Ravenna

mosaics and

contemporary mosaic art

The book shelves of the library will display contemporary

artist book mosaic (biblio mosaico) pieces from the

Ravenna library "Biblioteca Classense di Ravenna"

collection. The project also includes discussions about

historic mosaics, as well as contemporary mosaic art work.

Visual arts,

history Exhibition Youth, adults

Latvian National

Library Free riga2014.org/Ravenna



of BACH
















Riga Dom 11.07.2014


presents the fourth concert programme: Johann Sebastian

Bach, Johann Gottfried Müthel; Atis Stepiņš - Variations

on Bach's Song, Miloš Sokola - Passacaglia quasi toccata

sul tema BACH. Participating in the concert: organists

Jevgeņija Ļisicina, Larisa Carjkova and Roberts Hansons,

soprano Kristīne Gailīte. Music, history Concert, festival Youth, adults Riga Dome cathedral Riga Dome riga2014.org/ergelesBACH



of BACH















of BACH" Concert in

Dubulti Evangelical

Lutheran Church

13.07.2014


presents the fourth concert programme: Johann Sebastian

Bach, Johann Gottfried Müthel; Atis Stepiņš - Variations

on Bach's Song, Miloš Sokola - Passacaglia quasi toccata

sul tema BACH. Participating in the concert: organists

Jevgeņija Ļisicina, Larisa Carjkova and Roberts Hansons,

soprano Kristīne Gailīte. Music, history Concert, festival Youth, adults



14.07.14.-15.09.14. Riga Carnival 3D Carnival

Human memory is surprising and diverse. Some

remember the names, faces and events, but others –

sensations accompanying them. However, it is

impossible to experience all the sensations in the world,

which prompts storing memories of these particular

senses in Sense Containers quite like in Latvian Cabinet

of Dainas. The most beautiful of them will be available

to all in a three-dimensional (3D) carnival of sensations. Sense Containers

Labyrinth of 3D visualizations will, within the project ‘3D

Carnival,’ will take the viewer to a journey through rooms

of sensations or Sense Containers, designed by Antra

Cilinska, Roberts Rubīns, Didzis Eglītis, Kaspars Braķis,

Didzis Jaunzems, Elizabete Nīmane, Aija Liepiņa and

Ingus Josts.

Cinema,

participation of

the public,

multimedia

Object in the city

environment, event

Children,

youth, adults Ķīpsala beach


announced riga2014.org/SajutuKonteineri

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17.07.2014. Riga Carnival The Enchanted Wanderer

The guest performance of Rodion Shchedrin's opera

"The Enchanted Wanderer" by the Mariinsky Theatre of

Saint Petersburg will be held at the Latvian National

Opera. The Enchanted Wanderer

The Mariinsky Theatre of Saint Petersburg, Russia, will

bring three soloists, a choir and an orchestra to Riga to

perform the opera “The Enchanted Wanderer”. The

production is based on Nikolai Leskov’s story and the

libretto has been created by composer Rodion Shchedrin.

Artistic Director - Valery Gergiev.

The opera was commissioned by the American conductor

Loren Maazel and it is also dedicated to him. The opera

was premiered on 19 October, 2002, at the Avery Fisher

Hall in New York, by the New York Philharmonic,

conducted by Maazel himself. The stage production of the

piece was premiered at the Mariinsky Theatre on 26 July of

2008 and later was also included in the theater’s repertoire.

The production in Riga will feature synchronized subtitles

in Latvian and English. Music, theatre Concert Youth, adults

Latvian National

Opera bilesuparadize.lv riga2014.org/celinieks



1914/2014




















Military Uniforms and

Accessories During

World War I

At 4 p.m. the Museum of the History of Riga and

Navigation presents the lecture-demonstration “Military

Uniforms and Accessories During World War I” on the

ground floor where the exposition of the Museum of the

Occupation of Latvia is on display. Speaker: Georgs

Kuklis-Rošmanis. An account of Russian army uniforms

and accessories during the First World War, as well as

demonstrations of items from a private collection. History Discussion / lecture Youth, adults

The Corner House,


23.07.2014.

Amber Vein

Tenso Europe Chamber

Choir

Upon the initiative of the Latvian Radio Choir

Conductor Kaspars Putniņš and Tenso, the European

network for professional chamber choirs, the first

Europe’s professional choir was established – and Riga

has the honour of being its cradle. The choir joins

Europe’s best young singers and will reveal new leads in

the field of choir music. The Tenso European Chamber

Choir worshop, which takes place in Riga in 2013 and

2014, will conclude with the premiere of the production

“Brightness. The Series”, which is part of the

international choir festival “Tenso Days in Riga”.


Choir concert

In 2014, between 13 and 15 July, the second Summer

workshop of TECC (Tenso Europe Chamber Choir) will

take place at art school “Baltais flīģelis” in Sigulda. The

programs, prepared during the workshop, will be

performed to the audience at the Evangelic Lutheran

Church of Sigulda on 23 July, at 19.00 pm. Music Concert Youth, adults

Evangelic Lutheran

Church of Sigulda bilesuparadize.lv

riga2014.org/tenso_eiropas_kamerk

oris

24.07.2014.

Amber Vein


Choir

Upon the initiative of the Latvian Radio Choir

Conductor Kaspars Putniņš and Tenso, the European

network for professional chamber choirs, the first

Europe’s professional choir was established – and Riga

has the honour of being its cradle. The choir joins

Europe’s best young singers and will reveal new leads in

the field of choir music. The Tenso European Chamber

Choir worshop, which takes place in Riga in 2013 and

2014, will conclude with the premiere of the production

“Brightness. The Series”, which is part of the

international choir festival “Tenso Days in Riga”.


Choir concert

In 2014, between 13 and 15 July, the second Summer

workshop of TECC (Tenso Europe Chamber Choir) will

take place at art school “Baltais flīģelis” in Sigulda. The

programs, prepared during the workshop, will be

performed to the audience at the Evangelic Lutheran

Church of Sigulda on 23 July, at 19.00 pm. Music Concert Youth, adults

Evangelic Lutheran

Church of Sigulda bilesuparadize.lv


oris

45


24.07.14.–21.08.14. Riga Carnival The Ladies' Paradise

Project ‘ten Movements of Fashion and Fashion on the

Stage’ reflects the history of fashion in Europe in the

period between years 1900 and 2000, popularly

introducing the most prominent brand names in fashion

and the social and cultural history of the continent in

this period. The set design of the project uses staged

frames of film archive material. The Ladies' Paradise

The Ladies’ Paradise will be five performances reflecting

two decades in fashion, starting from year 1900. The aim

of the project is to employ the genre of entertaining

performance in order to foreground a phenomenon as wide

as European fashion. Well-known fashion designers will

participate in the performance created and produced by

Ilona Brūvere, consulted, for style, Natālija Jansone.

Music, theatre,

dance, cinema,

literature, visual

art,

photography,

history,

education,

multimedia Show Youth, adults

The venue to be

announced Free riga2014.org/DamuParadize



of BACH
















Riga Dom 25.07.2014


presents the fifth concert programme: Johann Sebastian

Bach; Robert Schumann - Two Fugues on BACH op. 60,

Franz Liszt - Prelude and Fugue on BACH, Andres Uibo -

Bach in the Mirror, Naji Hakim - "BACH’ORAMA".

Performing in the concert: organists Una Cintiņa, Diāna

Jaunzeme and Inese Paiča, violinist Aleksejs Bahirs. Music, history Concert, festival Youth, adults Riga Dome cathedral Riga Dome riga2014.org/ergelesBACH



“Skan II”












“Skan II”



up the exhibition with Riga's wooden architecture –



third stage of the exhibition (25.07.14–24.08.14) features

Christian Skjodt (Denmark), Voldemārs Johansons

(Latvia), Max Eastley (Great Britain), Michael

Schumacher (the United States), as well as Edwin van der

Heide & Jan-Peter Sonntag (the Netherlands / Germany).

Music, visual

arts Exhibition

Children,

youth, adults

Kalnciema Quarter

Gallery, Botanical

Garden of the





Events of ‘Be Here’ in the

festival of introvert art

‘Ad lucem’

‘Be Here’ is a range of the programs within the festival

of introvert art ‘Ad lucem’ specially dedicated to ‘Riga

2014’. They are a whole night event on Esplanade

‘Sunrise in town,’ readings ‘Lord of the Horizons’

participated by prominent experts of oriental music and

featuring interpretation of Koran by translator and poet

Uldis Bērziņš, as well as already legendary ‘Night

Meditation,’ made unforgettable by improvisations of

British cello player Matthew Barley. Your center is

where you are even in the humdrum of the city. Stop

and listen to the quiet heart beat of Riga, sense its

particular spiritual radiance and be present! Sunrise in the City

The festival of introvert art ‘Ad lucem’ will feature a whole

night program ‘Sunrise in the City,’ inviting presence on

the Esplanade shared with particular musicians, in order to

discover a unique, spiritual beat in the rhythm of breath of

the city. In an inviting tent set with cushions, the audience

of this event will be stirred into meditative vibrations of

introvert music and find a fresh sense of sunrise in the

urban heart of Riga. Be here! Music

Concert, festival,

event Youth, adults Esplanade bilesuserviss.lv riga2014.org/esi_te

26.07.2014.

Without thematic

division 5th Blues Festival

The only outdoor blues festival in Latvia is held on an

annual basis in Sigulda, bringing together the best blues

musicians from Latvia and abroad. The programme of

the international festival also includes the final of the

National Blues Competition, the winners of which will

represent Latvia at the main European blues event –

“European Blues Challenge”, which in 2015 will be held

in Brussels. 5th Blues Festival

Local musicians and guests from Estonia, Italy, Great

Britain, Poland, Finland and even the distant Tasmania

(Australia) will participate in the fifth Blues Festival.

Besides performances by blues musicians from various

countries, an outdoor photography exhibition has become

an integral part of the festival. Also, various films will be

screened at the Blues Cinema. Music Concert, festival Youth, adults

Sigulda Medieval

Castle bilesuserviss.lv riga2014.org/bluza_svetki

46




of BACH















of BACH" Concert in

Dubulti Evangelical

Lutheran Church

27.07.2014


presents the fifth concert programme: Johann Sebastian

Bach; Robert Schumann - Two Fugues on BACH op. 60,

Franz Liszt - Prelude and Fugue on BACH, Andres Uibo -

Bach in the Mirror, Naji Hakim - "BACH’ORAMA".

Performing in the concert: organists Una Cintiņa, Diāna

Jaunzeme and Inese Paiča, violinist Aleksejs Bahirs. Music, history Concert, festival Youth, adults



28.07.14.-24.08.14. Road Map

Dance Goes Out Into

Town










Dance Goes Out Into

Town

Group of Japan street dance artists ‘Contact Gonzo’ will

visit Riga and work with 10-12 choreographers and

dancers from Latvia, developing performances in one of

Riga’s neighborhoods (which will be announced). The

creative process as well as performances will

predominantly take place in the cityscape, fusing with the

everyday life of the neighborhood and allowing the locals

and by-passers to become observers of creation of art

work.

Dance,

education, street

art Performance, event Youth, adults

Several venues in

Riga Free riga2014.org/DejaIzietPilseta




‘Ad lucem’



2014’. The program ‘Sunrise in town,’ invites you to

Esplanade to share a beautifully cushioned night entirely

devoted to the meditative vibes of introvert music, to

hear your own heartbeat, in an unhurried experience of

the town embraced by night, and to discover its spiritual

dimension. Let us see sunrise in the very heart of Riga! Lord of Horizons

‘Lord of Horizons’ will be one of the highlights of the

festival of introvert art ‘Ad lucem.’ Its source was found

in the personality of the 17th

century translator, teacher and

composer Uli Afki whose outstanding life on the crossroads

of Eastern and Western cultures affirms the main value in

all times – humanism. Music performed by ensemble of

oriental music ‘Sarband’ will enliven this event. Artistic

director of this group Vladimir Ivanoff

(Bulgaria/Germany) is a prominent musicologist, specialist

of leute, baroque and oriental music. The theme of the

concert is inter-relation of Oriental and Western music,

reflection of Christianity and Islam in its scores, integrating

readings of Koran by poet and translator Uldis Bērziņš. Music, literature

Concert, festival,

event Youth, adults

National Library of

Latvia bilesuserviss.lv riga2014.org/esi_te

01.08.2014.

Without thematic

division

Force Majeure

Over the past 800 years, different events have left their

mark in the history of Turaidas pils – that is evidence

that people in the past have tried to better the world; it

also shows their wish for a meaningful life, according to

each person’s system of values and the specific time

period, their strive to improve themselves and to achieve

freedom in its many forms. The monument of

archeology and architecture - Turaida Castle – is one of

the oldest medieval time period castles in Latvia; the

construction of the Turaida stone castle begun in 1214.

800th anniversary of

archeology and

architecture monument -

Turaida Castle Turaida Castle 800th anniversary celebrations program.

Music,

architecture,

history

Concert, exhibition,

event Youth, adults

Turaida Museum-

reserve

Turaida Museum-

reserve riga2014.org/Force_Majeure

01.08.14.–03.08.14. Amber Vein

The Amber Road

Towards Future of Latvia

in the World

Project involves generation and analysis of information,

scientific research, publishing of a book, guided by the

theme – The Amber Road Towards Future of Latvia in

the World. It will be the first such publication, focusing

on history of emergence Baltic amber, the processes of

its diagenesis by time, its role in human existence from

its tribal history to the present day. The edition will also

include the review of scientific research on amber and

descriptions of innovative products in the segment of its

appropriation.

The Amber Road

Towards Future of

Latvia in the World' -

book presentation

The significance of the book 'The Amber Road Towards

Future of Latvia in the World' lies in the provided

opportunity to step out of the usual hurried rhythm of life

and to approach amber from a different angle. The scientist

from Latvia Inga Ļašenko, who has dedicate years of

research to amber, wishes to present her vision of amber to

wider part of society, and the book and research will be her

independent work. Literature Presentation Youth, adults

The venue to be

announced Free riga2014.org/Dzintara_Pavedieni

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01.08.14.–03.08.14.

Without thematic

division

XXII International

Sigulda Opera Festival

For the 22nd time, Sigulda Medieval Castle will host the

annual International Sigulda Opera Festival. The

festival’s programme includes the Festival Overture –

the opening concert “From Latvian to World Classics”,

musical performance for families with children “Horse

of My Dreams”, a new staging of Georges Bizet’s

“Carmen”, a sacred music concert, and the ever-

surprising Gala Concert. The festival will also include a

number of artistic and musical performances.

XXII International

Sigulda Opera Festival

The Opera Festival will open with the overture concert

“From Latvian to World Classics” on the 1st of August at

7 p.m., followed by “Horse of My Dreams”, a special

performance for children, on the 2nd of August at 3 p.m.

and a new staging of Georges Bizet’s opera “Carmen” at 9

p.m. Starring in the performance will be a team of

international opera stars from France: Clémentine

Margaine, Pierre Yves-Pruvot and Filipe Do, as well as

Maija Kovaļevska. A Sacred Music Concert will be on the

3rd of August at 1 p.m., and the Opera Festival will close

with the annual Gala Concert at 5 p.m., featuring the world-

famous and internationally-acclaimed opera soloists

Vittorio Vitelli, Iano Tamar and Marcelo Álvarez, the

festival’s orchestra and choir. Conductor – Vladimir

Kiradjiev. Music

Festival, concert,

show

Children,

youth, adults

Sigulda Castle

Complex and the

Castle Stage bilesuparadize.lv riga2014.org/opermuzika

01.08.14.–30.09.14. Road Map Riga Films

„Riga Films” project is an event of „Riga – European

Capital of Culture” with the main aim to bring together

film professionals and school children in order to tell

stories about Riga suburbs. Children will be able to

learn filming basics with the help of professionals

during the workshop. Therefore, newly-made films will

be screened together with the best films about Riga from

the early years in 2014 when Riga becomes The

European Capital of Culture.

Screenings of the best

films and closing event of

the 'Riga Films'

Starting from October of 2013 till May of 2014, the

workshops of “Rīgas kino” (Riga Film) will be organized

in different schools in Riga. 240 young people in 12

creative workshops will film 48 short-films about Riga.

The workshops will be hosted by professionals – directors

Ivars Zviedris, Ilona Brūvere, Dainis Kļava, Dzintars

Dreibergs and many more. In August and September of

2014, open-air public screenings of the 12 best new and old

films about Riga will be held. On 30 September, the award

ceremony for the best new film directors will be held at

cinema “Splendid Palace”. All short films will be featured

for public viewing on “Rīgas kino” webpage. Cinema Event, performance Youth, adults

Film theatre 'Splendid

Palace' Free riga2014.org/Rigaskino




‘Ad lucem’



2014’. They are a whole night event on Esplanade

‘Sunrise in town,’ readings ‘Lord of the Horizons’

participated by prominent experts of oriental music and

featuring interpretation of Koran by translator and poet

Uldis Bērziņš, as well as already legendary ‘Night

Meditation,’ made unforgettable by improvisations of

British cello player Matthew Barley. Your center is

where you are even in the humdrum of the city. Stop

and listen to the quiet heart beat of Riga, sense its

particular spiritual radiance and be present! The Night Meditation

Concert ‘The Night Meditation’ will be part of the festival

program of introvert art ‘Ad lucem.’ This unique tradition

was established by the outstanding British cello musician

Matthew Barley, who is known for his creativity, daring,

openness to unbeaten ideas, and disregard of geographical,

social, and style-related limits. In an eight hour meditation,

the audience will follow improvisation, diving deep into

orchestral timbres of acoustic and electrical cello,

remaining seated, lying down on cushions, blankets or

sleeping bags – falling asleep, waking up, and entering a

dimension of perception eluding us in the everyday. Be

with us! Music

Concert, festival,

event Youth, adults

Culture Hall

'Ziemeļblāzma' bilesuserviss.lv riga2014.org/esi_te

03.08.2014. Road Map The Milk festival

Interest generates energy. This simple truth took the

organizers out into the café courtyard in order to learn

what a festival is, three years ago. As it turns out, the

answers to this are many, bet, fundamentally, The Milk

festival is a summer Sunday spent with in company of

close friends, listening to good music, enjoying fine food

and different kind of attractions, surrounded by

laughter. In 2014, as part of ‘Riga2014’ events, this

event will expand into Vecmīlgrāvis and Lucavsala

districts. The Milk festival

Daugava washes around a number of islands, to which the

inhabitants of Riga are never taken in their everyday

routes. The Milk festival in Lucavsala will reveal the

charm of this island, demonstrating how clean and open to

romantics, photographers and just people thirsty for new

urban experiences it is. In essence, this festival will be a

beautiful Sunday, spent amidst Daugava waters from 14 in

the afternoon till 01 at night. The main stage of the event

will be given to local and guest musicians, while its active

zone will be occupied by street artists, performances,

circus, attractions, a small fare, artisan workshops, offer

the services of hair-dresser and masseur and get advised on

cooking. A separate theatre stage will also be open, while

children will be entertained by drawing, pottery and sound

creating activities etc. Wine, more temperate music and

conversation will reign in the quieter zone of the event.

Music, theatre,

dance, cinema,

visual art,

photography,

science, sports,

participation of

the public, street

art

Concert,

performance,

presentation, object

in the city

environment,

festival, event

Children,

youth, adults

The renovated park

of Lucavsala Free riga2014.org/PienaSvetki

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concerts, lectures and thematic discussions. Exhibition 'The Future'

Exhibition Future will open as a sequence in the project

‘En-rooters’ offering a view of innovative and surprising

local and foreign objects of art and designing of the city

environment and adjustment to needs of different groups of

inhabitants, also inviting the public to discussions,

concerts, workshops etc.

Design,

architecture,

science,

education,

participation of

the public Exhibition Youth, adults Esplanade Free riga2014.org/iesaknotaji

06.08.14.–09.08.14. Riga Carnival

Street Art and Music

Festival "Re Re Riga!"

The second annual festival "Re Re Riga!" will run from

the 6th to the 9th of August 2014, bringing together

over sixty artists from twelve countries: Spain, the

Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Finland, Sweden,

Estonia, France, Great Britain, Turkey the United States

and Latvia. The main venues of the festival are the Riga

Congress Centre halls and outdoor square, and the

Esplanade. Some of the shows will take place in other

venues in the downtown, yet to be announced. By means

of colour, sound, atmosphere and other forms of

creativity, "Re Re Riga!" festival offers visitors to

experience a miracle of art, meeting a broad variety of

world cultures.


Festival "Re Re Riga!"

"Re Re Riga!" is the largest street art and world music

event in the Baltics. Its programme includes a broad

variety of arts – new circus, music, dance and street theatre

performances. The objective of the festival is to accelerate

cultural processes in Riga, transforming the city into

creative, socially-attractive environment full of adventure

and charged with positive emotions. "Re Re Riga!" has

established a new annual tradition, putting Riga on the map

of annual European and global street festivals.

Music, dance,

visual arts,

street art

Concert, show,

performance, urban

environment object,

festival

Children,

youth, adults

Congress Centre, the

Esplanade, urban

environment Free riga2014.org/ReReRiga

06.08.14.–09.08.14. Riga Carnival


Festival "Re Re Rīga!"

The second annual festival "Re Re Riga!" will run from

the 6th to the 9th of August 2014, bringing together

over sixty artists from twelve countries: Spain, the

Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Finland, Sweden,

Estonia, France, Great Britain, Turkey the United States

and Latvia. The main venues of the festival are the Riga

Congress Centre halls and outdoor square, and the

Esplanade. Some of the shows will take place in other

venues in the downtown, yet to be announced. By means

of colour, sound, atmosphere and other forms of

creativity, "Re Re Riga!" festival offers visitors to

experience a miracle of art, meeting a broad variety of

world cultures.

Along the Amber

Road…

The concert production “Pa dzintara ceļu... / Songs Along

the Amber Road” is an exciting wandering along the

mystical and legendary amber trade road, stretching

through hundreds of years from the Baltic Sea to the

ancient Egypt. The international concert show band

“TālaMana” includes Laila Siliņa (Latvia/USA, voice,

guitar, kokles), Jim Matus (Polija/ASV, Greek lute,

guitar), Shane Shanahan (Ireland/USA, drums, “Silk Road

Ensemble”), Timo Väänänen (Finland, kanteles). The

programme includes ancient tales and legends, poetry,

different folk melodies and modern arrangements – from

lyrical Baltic songs to Mediterranean rhythms and oriental

moods. Music Concert, theatre

Children,

youth, adults Urban Riga Free

riga2014.org/PaDzintaraCelu_ReR

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presents the sixth concert programme: Johann Sebastian

Bach, Johann Gottfried Müthel; Max Reger - Fantasy and

Fugue on BACH, Georgs Pelēcis - Contemplation Liturgy.

Participating in the concert: organists Kristīne Adamaite,

Ligita Sneibe and Aija Zinģīte, saxophonist Artis Sīmanis. Music, history Concert, festival Youth, adults Riga Dome cathedral Riga Dome riga2014.org/ergelesBACH

08.08.2014. Riga Carnival The Years of Wandering

‘The Years of Wandering’ highlight Riga as a cultural

crossroads of Europe. Many luminaries – thinkers,

musicians, singers – have met here. The project is

inspired by Franz Liszt’s fantasy ‘Wanderer’ – both, a

geographical and spiritual journey. Compositions joined

by this theme as well as newly commissioned work will

be presented in this cycle of concerts. Year 2014 will

bring together in Jūrmala the classics of musical

repertoire and re-known musicians, whose origins are

found in Riga and Latvia. The Years of Wandering

The range of ‘The Years of Wandering’ themes is varied

and will invite creative approach of the public. The

participants of these concerts are ‘Kremerata Baltica,’

Latvian National Symphony Orchestra, Ksenija Sidorova

(accordion), Gidon Kremer (violin), Elīna Bukša (violin),

Ramon Jaffe (cello), Inga Kalna (soprano), Egil Siliņš

(bass), Andrey Osokin (piano), and others.

Music,

education Concert Youth, adults

Dzintari Concert Hall

in Jūrmala hbf.lv riga2014.org/CelojumaGadi

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09.08.14

Without thematic

division Nature Concert Hall

This year, the Nature Concert Hall will take place in

Gauja National Park near Sigulda. Residents and guests

of Sigulda and Sigulda Region will be offered to go on

various tours, participate in the Nature Concert Hall’s

exploration laboratories and creative workshops and,

after dark, become participants in nature, music and

video art performances, feeling that they are innately a

part of nature, its beauty, might and eternity as times go

by. This time, the Nature Concert Hall’s main character

is the placoderm, an armoured prehistoric fish that lived

over 400 million years ago and is a “contemporary” of

the sandstone banks of River Gauja. Nature Concert Hall

The event “Nature Concert Hall “Placoderm”” will consist

of two parts: exploratory laboratories and creative

workshops, and a performance of music, light and

projections. The scientific component will be represented

by the Entomological Society of Latvia, the Nature

Conservation Agency, the University of Latvia, the

Museum of Natural History, Latvian Ornithological

Society and bat researchers. Also participating in the event

will be musicians Ingus Ulmanis, Andris Sējāns, Valdis

Muktupāvels, Aigars Voitišķis, Kaspars Tobis, Anrijs

Grinbergs, Gints Sola. This year the Nature Concert Hall

will present a notable addition - the “Devon Orchestra” - a

chamber orchestra made up of twenty professional

symphony orchestra musicians. The “Devon Orchestra”

will have several important tasks to perform with the main

task being to create a symphony of sound for a time 56

million years ago and linking it up with the contemporary

Nature Concert Hall.

Music, visual

arts, history,

science,

participation of

the public,

multimedia

Concert, event,

creative workshop

Children,

youth, adults

Sigulda, the "Hot Air

Balloon Field" in the

Gauja Valley Admission charged riga2014.org/dabaskoncertzale

09.08.14.-10.08.14. Survival Kit


“Tilts”

The goal of the project is to hold craftsman workshops,

therefore allowing them to meet and to share their skills

and work in authentic surroundings – the workshops

will be open to public attendance. The project intends to

encourage emerging craftsman to create new and

modern products, based on traditional crafts and skills.

The project will conclude with an extensive and versatile

modern crafts show.

The exhibition of the

craftsman workshop

“Tilts”

The exhibition of pieces, created during the May 2014

craftsman workshop “Tilts” (Bridge), will be held.

Design,

participation of

the public,

education,

tradition

Exhibition,

workshop, event

Children,

youth, adults

At Latvian

Ethnographic Open

Air Museum

Latvian Ethnographic

Open Air Museum riga2014.org/amatnieciba



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of BACH" Concert in

Dubulti Evangelical

Lutheran Church

10.08.2014


presents the sixth concert programme: Johann Sebastian

Bach, Johann Gottfried Müthel; Max Reger - Fantasy and

Fugue on BACH, Georgs Pelēcis - Contemplation Liturgy.

Participating in the concert: organists Kristīne Adamaite,

Ligita Sneibe and Aija Zinģīte, saxophonist Artis Sīmanis. Music, history Concert, festival Youth, adults



11.08.2014. Thirst of the Ocean

Requiem – prayer for the

Baltic Sea

Latvia aims to become the cleanest and greenest country

in the world, yet the Baltic Sea is dying. A special

documentary will discuss the issues of protecting the

Baltic Sea and the environment, while famous opera

singers will say their prayer for the Baltic Sea through

the "Requiem", encouraging the audience to join it.

Requiem – prayer for the

Baltic Sea

On 11 August, at the opening of the 10th jubilee festival

“Summertime – Inese Galante presents”, the special honour

to "Riga 2014", Mozart’s “Requiem” - prayer for the

Baltic Sea, will be played.

Inese Galante (soprano, Latvia), tenor Andreas Schager

(bass, Austria), Egils Siliņš (bass, Latvia), mezzo-soprano

Ann Hallenber (Sweden) and Evelino Pido (Italy), as well

as the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra, will take

part in the performance.

Music,

multimedia Concert, event Youth, adults Dzintari Concert Hall


announced riga2014.org/BalticSea



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12.08.14.–12.09.14. Freedom Street

Cafe Spleen or August

1914

Action ‘Cafe Spleen or August 1914’ will feature the

figures of Latvian poet Jānis Akurāters and his

contemporaries revealing how year 1914 urged

development of the idea of Latvia as an independent

state and how the war changed the way of thinking.

Recordings of Akuraters, Skalbe, and Virza’s poetry

and songs composed with their lyrics as well as lectures,

discussions and a range of other events will be offered

to the audience within this program.

Cafe Spleen or August

1914

The ‘Cafe Spleen or August 1914’ aims to examine how

war laid basis for freedom and changed the way humans

thought or, in other words, created the modern man. ‘Cafe

Spleen or August 1914’ consists of action space as an

exhibition, a vocally instrumental oratorio with Akurāters,

Skalbe and Virza’s lyricis and inter-actional sessions:

-‘The Riflemen Theatre in the Black cabinet”

-‘My grand-father, my great-grand-father, my great-great-

grandfather – rifleman or the tales of the unmentioned’

-‘Two little doves…’

-‘The Field of Death’ – poetry of G. Trakl and story

‘Death’ by Jānis Akurāters

-‘My letter to another generation’

-reading of novel ‘Fiery Flowers’ by Jānis Akurāters.

Music, theatre,

literature,

multimedia

Performance,

exhibition, action,

event Youth, adults

Jānis Akurāters

Museum on Vācieša

street 6a and its

surroundings


announced riga2014.org/CAFESPLEEN



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Mērija Grīnberga’s

(1909–1975) “Journey to

Germany”


Navigation presents the lecture “Mērija Grīnberga’s

(1909–1975) Journey to Germany” on the ground floor

where the exposition of the Museum of the Occupation of

Latvia is on display. Speaker: Dr. art. Jānis Kalnačs. The

story of the forced removal to Germany of Latvia’s cultural

treasures in 1944 and the destinies of the people who

brought them back. History Discussion / lecture Youth, adults

The Corner House,



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residencies of

international arts







themes actual in Riga. Film programme in cooperation with

"2Annas" will be presented in addition to an exhibition

"Aspen-Kemmern". The date of the event may be subject to

change.

Music, cinema,

literature, visual

art, design,

architecture,

photography,

history, science,

education,

multimedia,

tradition

Performance,

exhibition,


conference,

workshop, action,

event

Children,

youth, adults

The venue to be


14.08.14.–28.09.14. Survival Kit

Riga 2014 and Mons

2015 'Transmedia Café

In 2014, RIXC and Mons 2015 (Belgium) in

partnership with a number of other towns will

implement a large-scale project of cultural and social

collaboration. Within this program, a modular public

space, a system of new information, communication and

energy technologies in the form of a mobile container

will be produced. The containers to be placed around

Riga and in other partner towns will join into a global

communications system throwing bridges of inter-

connection among these places, and, for the length of

2014, establishing Riga as the center of this relational

system.

Riga 2014 and Mons

2015 'Transmedia Café'

The idea of the Riga 2014 and Mons 2015 project

‘Transmedia Café’ is the image of a modern,

multifunctional social space in the city characterized by

dynamism and self-sufficiency in terms of the energy it

needs. Container will be placed, in summer 2014, in the

Spīķeri quarter to serve as a place of meeting, realizing

social and cultural function. It will be moved to different

neighborhoods of Riga in order to draw attention of the

widest public possible to the social practices supported by

the new technologies. RIXC will implement this project

collaborating with its main partner ‘Technocité’ and Mons

2015 (Beligium) as well as other members of the network

from Grenoble – France, Canada, Australia, Liepāja

University in Latvia and others.

Visual art,

design, science,

participation of

the public

Performance,

presentation,

exhibition,


workshop

Children,

youth, adults

Spīķeru creative

quarter on Maskavas

street 8/1 Free riga2014.org/riga_mons

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18.08.14.–31.08.14. Road Map

The festival of urban art

'Urban Storytelling''

The urban art festival "Urban Storytelling" is a

contemporary art project for the integration of the

artistic process into the urban environment. The

program and forms of artistic expression for each Riga

neighbourhood are dictated by their individual history

and the present outlook. The project's uniting factor is

that "Urban Storytelling", through artistic expression

(photography, video, tours, environmental art, dance),

fosters the tradition of storytelling in a modern urban

environment. Urban Storytelling

The main characters and co-authors of stories that are part

of the urban art festival "Urban Storytelling" are the people

living in Riga's suburbs (Zolitūde, Sarkandaugava,

Grīziņkalns, Lielie kapi cemetery in Brasa), as well as the

environment, architecture and history of these locations.

Zolitūde will see film screenings and photography

exhibitions that play on the neighbourhood's name.

Sarkandaugava will host exhibitions and environmental art

in the territory of the Riga Psychiatry and Narcology

Centre. The "Grīziņkalns Trail” will open in Grīziņkalns -

a route that follows the places where famous residents of

the neighbourhood have lived, and visits the pop-up

exhibition "En Route". Lielie kapi cemetery in Brasa will

witness the creation of a video and sound installation

informing the public about the so called "New Latvians".

Music, cinema,

photography,

history,

participation of

the public,

multimedia

Object in the city

environment,

exhibition, action

Children,

youth, adults

Brasa, Zolitūde,

Sarkandaugava and

Grīziņkalns districts

in Riga Free riga2014.org/UrbaniePilsetstasti



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20.08.14.–21.09.14. Road Map Riga Islands

The purpose of the “Riga Islands” project is to help the

public discover the romantic, yet marginal and partly

unspoiled, and the slowly disappearing part of Riga –

the islands of the city. Given Latvians’ humorous

complaints about Estonians having a large number of

islands while Latvia has none, the joint project of writer

Gundega Repše and photographer Kaspars Goba has

not only exploratory, literary, visual and documentary

value, it may also help expand the accustomed

boundaries of the identity of Riga. The events of the

“Riga Islands” project inform us about the existing

islands of Riga, and the islands long gone.

Open-air Exhibition

“Riga Islands”

The open-air exhibition of the “Riga Islands” project will

be on show in Riga’s Lucavsala Island from the 20th of

August to the 21st of September.

Literature,

visual arts,

photography,

street art

Exhibition, urban

environment object Youth, adults Lucavsala Free riga2014.org/rigassalas



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The Baltic Way –

Inspiration for Political

Change

International conference “The Baltic Way – Inspiration for

Political Change” will be held on the ground floor, where

the exposition of the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia

is on display, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. “The Baltic Way –

Inspiration for Political Change” is part of the Baltic Way

conference, taking place on the 21st and 22nd of August

and dedicated to the unique statement of the aspirations for

freedom and the restoration of statehood made by the

Baltic people 25 years ago. The conference is part of the

Baltic Way 25th anniversary programme. History Discussion / lecture Youth, adults

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22.08.14.–26.10.14. Freedom Street

Gustav Klucis

(1895–1938). Anatomy

of an Experiment

‘Gustav Klucis (1895–1938). Anatomy of an

Experiment’ will be the largest exhibition of work of

this world famous constructivist in Latvia so far,

representing more than 200 items of LNMA and other

museums in Europe. In a fully fleshed story of Gustav

Klucis’ life and art, the fate of Latvians who remained

in Russia in the years of WWI; the exhibition will pose

the questions regarding the possibility of choosing the

sides for the individual in times of historic change and –

what side does art remain on in collisions, when the

power that be includes it in its arsenal?

Gustav Klucis

(1895–1938). Anatomy

of an Experiment

Exhibition of the National Museum of Art and partnering

institutions ‘Gustav Klucis (1895–1938) Anatomy of an

Experiment’ will be open for viewing for two months. It

will offer an in-depth focus on life and art of the

outstanding Latvian artist Gustav Klucis.

Visual art,

photography,

history Exhibition

Children,

youth, adults

Exhibition Hall

'Arsenāls' lnmm.lv riga2014.org/gustavsklucis



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Closing event of the

campaign “The

Reawakening

Generation: Born

together with Latvia”

The campaign “The Reawakening Generation” speaks to

the Corner House visitors who were born from 1988 to

1991, asking them to tell their stories of the Third

Reawakening (and record their stories on video) and share

the photographs of the Baltic Way where they can be seen

as children. The campaign will conclude with a “live

chain” of young people joining hands in the Corner House,

retelling the best stories, participating in a discussion about

the Latvian identity today, a screening of excerpts from the

stories they told on camera, and an exhibition of

photographs they brought to the Corner House. The event

will be concluded by “Gaujarts” in concert in the

courtyard. The event begins at 7 p.m.

History,

participation of

the public,

multimedia,

photography,

music


concert, event Youth, adults

The Corner House,

Brīvības iela The Corner House riga2014.org/KGB



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Dubulti Evangelical

Lutheran Church

24.08.2014


presents the seventh concert programme: Johann Sebastian

Bach, Johann Gottfried Müthel; Bach and Charles Gounod -

Ave Maria, Heitor Villa-Lobos - Aria from Bachianas

Brasileiras No. 5, Charles Griffin - The Crown of Joy:

Homage to Bach, Marģeris Zariņš - Variations on a Theme

of BACH. Participating in the concert: organists Edīte

Alpe, Ilona Birģele and Lotars Džeriņš, Liepāja Youth

Choir, conductor Ilze Valce, percussionist Normunds

Everts. Music, history Concert, festival Youth, adults





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presents the seventh concert programme: Johann Sebastian

Bach, Johann Gottfried Müthel; Bach and Charles Gounod -

Ave Maria, Heitor Villa-Lobos - Aria from Bachianas

Brasileiras No. 5, Charles Griffin - The Crown of Joy:

Homage to Bach, Marģeris Zariņš - Variations on a Theme

of BACH. Participating in the concert: organists Edīte

Alpe, Ilona Birģele and Lotars Džeriņš, Liepāja Youth

Choir, conductor Ilze Valce, percussionist Normunds

Everts. Music, history Concert, festival Youth, adults Riga Dome cathedral Riga Dome riga2014.org/ergelesBACH

30.08.2014. Road Map

The Ancient bonfire night

action

The nations living around the Baltic Sea have always

revered their ‘big water’ – the symbol of prosperity or

just daily bread as well as the tales of far-away

countries and visits of friends and strangers alike.

Today the concern about its pollution is also added to

this range of meanings. What can we do to help the

Baltic Sea? Brining further the initiatives of two former

European Capitals of Culture Turku 2011, Finland, and

Tallinn 2011, Estonia, Riga 2014 invites every

inhabitant of the Baltic Sea region to join the chain of

the bonfires, which are to light along the seashore no

only to symbolize the unity between of the coastal

‘tribes’, but also to realize more fully our inseparable

relation to the fate of the Baltic Sea.

The Ancient bonfire

night action

The foundation ‘Riga 2014’ invites all the coastal

inhabitants of Latvia to light up the bonfires like one to be

born on the Vakarbuļļi beach. This action should draw

attention to the quality of environment and the saving of

resources for the future generations. Artists representing

various kinds of art and scientists are invited to join the

public in this initiative.

Music,

education,

tradition


event

Children,

youth, adults Vakarbuļļi beach Free riga2014.org/ugunskuri

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concerts, lectures and thematic discussions. The Harvest festival

The project ‘En-rooters’ will feature a Harvest festival,

which will conclude its program.

Design,

participation of

the public Event

Children,

youth, adults

The venue to be


01.09.2014. Road Map The Power Jab

Project envisages a synthesis of artistic and educational

interests, inviting artists to create place-specific works

in several Riga secondary schools. The choice of these

participants will be limited by geographical

appurtenance to the region of the Baltic Sea states – the

commonwealth rink of Riga. Presence of artistic

produce realized in lasting forms of material will help to

create qualitative, personality-formative aesthetic

environment in the schools and widen the cultural

horizons of the learners.

Opening of the project

Power Jab

Several schools in Riga will host the creation and, later,

provide space for representation of place-specific artistic

works, created for their environment. Opening of

exhibitions will be a festive event, attended by guests of

these schools and their collectives alike.

Visual art,

education

Presenation, object

in the city

environment, event

Children,

youth

Several schools in

Riga Free riga2014.org/SpekaPote

01.09.14.-14.09.14. Road Map

Dance Goes Out Into

Town










Dance Goes Out Into

Town

Austrian choreographer Willy Dorner will visit Riga and

work with 10-12 choreographers and dancers from Latvia,

developing performances in one of Riga’s neighborhoods

(which will be announced). The creative process as well as

performances will predominantly take place in the

cityscape, fusing with the everyday life of the neighborhood

and allowing the locals and by-passers to become observers

of creation of art work.

Dance,

education Performance, event

Children,

youth, adults

The venue to be

announced Free riga2014.org/DejaIzietPilseta

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Rainis and Aspasia













Rainis and Aspasia













02.09.14.–16.09.14. Survival Kit Meet Me in the Museum!









As part of the project ‘Meet Me in the Museum!’ the

Museum of Naïve Art – Latvia will open and invite to a

fortnight exhibition of the works created during the

museum’s autumn plain-air, which will, traditionally, invite

finding one’s own creativity and engage in creative work or

return to the paint brushes long since put aside.

Visual arts,

participation of


Children,

youth, adults

Floating galleries

'Noass' and

'Betanovuss' on AB




1914/2014



















the past that still affects people in the present day. Baltic German Day


Navigation will host the “Baltic German Day” on the

ground floor of the Corner House where the exposition of

the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia is on display.

During the event, the “Domus Rigensis” Latvian-Baltic

German Centre will present the memories of Renate

Adolphi, archive manager at the Baltic-German Carl

Schirren Society of Lüneburg (Germany) about her

experiences in 1939. Riga German Society’s vocal

ensemble “Morgenrot” will also perform at the event. History, music


concert Youth, adults

The Corner House,


03.09.2014. Road Map

Socio-anthropological

documentary ‘Force

Majeure. Riga’

The documentary ‘Force Majeure Riga’ is a story of the

city, which it has never seen itself before and we have

never perceived ourselves. Episodes about Riga, created

by seven classics of contemporary European

documentary cinema, are merged into a full-length feat,

whose stories are rooted in anthropological research on

neighborhoods and inhabitants of our capital.

Premiere of the socio-

anthropological

documentary ‘Force

Majeure. Riga’

Latvian premiere of the documentary “Force Majeure

Riga”, created by seven European classics of the genre,

will take place, presenting the authors of the film, directors

Ivars Seleckis (Latvia), Rainer Komers (Germany), Betina

Hanekele (Austria), Audrius Stonys (Lithuania), Jaak

Kilmi (Estonia), Jon Bang Carlsen (Denmark), Sergey

Loznica (Belorussia), and the co-authors of the film,

anthropologists from Latvia Ieva Raubiško, Baiba Bela-

Krūmiņa, Agnese Cimdiņa and Dace Dzenovska, as well as

other guests. The author of the concept of the film is Dāvis

Sīmanis.

Cinema, visual

art Presentation, event Youth, adults

Film theatre

'Splendid Palace' Free riga2014.org/FilmForceMajeure

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04.09.14.–21.09.14. Survival Kit

Contemporary art festival

Survival Kit

Survival Kit is an international festival of contemporary

art organized by the center of Contemporary Art since

2009. Its events bring artists to Latvia, who are urged to

express themselves on publicly significant themes and to

imagine and offer their scenarios of survival. The

highlight of the festival is a show of contemporary art,

in 2013 and 2014 also to feature a theoretical seminar

and a wider program of festival events.

Contemporary art

festival Survival Kit

The International Contemporary Arts Festival “Survival

Kit” in 2014 encourages to view the city as a utopia

through the exhibition. The exhibition will consist of three

parts – the historic review of the city’s architectonic, social

and political utopias, begining with the works of French

architect Claude Nicolas Ledoux, the British group

“Archigram”, as well as Latvian kinetic artists and other

projects. The contemporary part of the expo will contain

works of Latvian and foreign artists, who will discuss the

modern changes in the city. The biggest part of the expo

will be art pieces in the urban environment. Participants:

Exyzt (France), Cardbordia (Russia), Apolonija Šušteršič

(Slovenia/the Netherlands) and others. Open: work days –

15.00 pm – 21.00 pm; weekends, holidays- 12.00 pm –

19.00 pm. Baltā Nakts (White Night) - 12.00 pm – 24.00

pm.

Visual art,

architecture,

history,

education

Exhibition, object in


conference, festival Youth, adults Tallinas street, 10 Tickets at the entrance riga2014.org/survivalkit

05.09.14.–26.10.14. Amber Vein

In Search of Future Art.

Voldemārs Matvejs and

non-European (African,

Pacific North Asian) Art

The project aims to highlight the figure of Voldemārs

Matvejs (V. Markovs) whose books ‘The Art of Easter

Island’ (1914) and ‘African Art’ (1919) heightened the

perception of these cultures and their role in

development of modern art in the circles of Latvian and

Russian artistic avant-garde. The program envisages

exhibitions of Voldemārs Matvejs’ photography and

presentation of his book ‘The Negro Art and Latvian

Artists’ as well as collection of work brought to Riga

from Africa, Pacific and North Asia.

In Search of Future Art.

Voldemārs Matvejs and

non-European (African,

Pacific North Asian) Art

The project “In Search of Future Art. Voldemārs Matvejs

and non-European (African, Oceanian and North Asian)

Art” aims to promote dialogue about the versatility and

interaction of world culture heritage. In the project, the

Latvian National Museum of Art collaborates with the

National Library of Latvia, the information centre of the

Art Academy of Latvia, Musée du quai Branly (Paris), The

National Museum of Ethnology (Leiden), Peter the Great

Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography (Kunstkamera)

Russian Academy of Sciences (St. Petersburg), L'Institut

français de Lettonie (Institute of France in Latvia) and the

Goethe Institute (Riga).

Visual art,

photgraphy,

education



conference, event

Children,

youth, adults

Art Museum Riga

Bourse

Art Museum Riga

Bourse riga2014.org/Markov_Africa

05.09.14.–18.09.14. Freedom street The Neighbors Are Noisy

Project ‘The Neighbors Are Noisy,’ lasting from 2012

till 2014, brings together 22 poets from various conflict

zones – states drawn into armed conflicts, sites of

cultural and values-based tension, places where cultural

intolerance, prejudice and discord between neighboring

countries prevails. ‘The Neighbors Are Noisy’ counters

this tension with readings of poetry, workshops and

public lectures and, in Riga, will be part of annual Days

of Poetry festival.

The Neighbors Are

Noisy

‘The Neighbors Are Noisy’ project as part of the annual

Days of Poetry will invite to poetry readings, workshops

and public lectures, which are to affirm literature as means

of social and cultural integration, a mode of leveling the

conflicts and a form of collaboration. Armenian /

Azerbaijan, Greek / Turkish, Algerian / French, Armenian /

Turkish, Russian / Chechen, Israeli / Arab, Kurdish /

Turkish, Israeli / Palestinian, Georgian / Abkhazian,

Georgian / Osetian, English / Irish, English / Scottish,

former Jugoslavian: Serbian / Croatian, Serbian / Bosnian,

German / Sudetian, German / French, Russian / Finnish,

Italian / Austrian writers and poets will make their artistic

contribution to this event. Literature


workshop, event Youth, adults Esplanade Free riga2014.org/kaiminitroksno

06.09.2014. Survival Kit Garden of Freedom

Garden of Freedom’ is an aesthetically ecological

research-oriented project aiming at creation of real

urban garden on a cornice and balcony of a building on

Brīvības street 90. Its main idea is to urge thinking

about the idea of urban garden in the centre of town and

returning to ground values, traditions and long-forgotten

skills such as ability to grow edible and medicinal

greens on window sills, balconies and terraces in the

city.

Closing of the Garden of

Freedom program

The program 'The Garden of Freedom' will close during the

White Night festival with a harvest of the greens the

project will have yielded, to be further prepared, in

workshops, for the table, storing for winter, or family

medical reserve. The review of the project in the form of

visual collages, videos etc is also envisaged; the event will

open the doors to its participants, guests of the cultural

forum and wider public.

Education,

participation of

the public,

tradition Workshop, event Youth, adults

Brīvības sreet 90, the

courtyard - the

territory of Vidzeme

inner city market Free riga2014.org/BrivibasDarzs



of BACH














The first night of the

Dubulti part of the

‘Organ music in the sign

of BACH’ program

trilogy

The ‘Organ music in the sign of BACH’ program will offer

the premiere of the Dubulti part of the trilogy, composed

by Rihards Dubra. Music, history Concert, festival Youth, adults


church in Dubulti


announced riga2014.org/ergelesBACH

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07.09.2014.

Without thematic

division

24th Latvian Cycling

Unity Ride

The Latvian Cycling Unity Ride has been one of the

most important Latvian sporting events in the period

between the two wars and also after regaining

independence. The idea of the competition has not

changed over time — it strengthens the feeling of

national unity, improves health, and promotes

preserving the environment. It is expected that in 2014,

the number of participants will reach 6000.

24th Latvian Cycling

Unity Ride

On 7 September, between 9.00 am and 17.00 pm, the event

will take place in the heart of Sigulda – the Celebration

Square, as well as the rest of the city. It is expected that

around 6000 cyclists will take part in the event, most of

which will be individuals, who enjoy active recreation and

environment, who consider cycling as a great form of

recreation after work or studies. Among the participants

will also be many modern cyclists, who will match their

clothing style to the theme of the event. Sport Event

Children,

Youth,

Adults Sigulda velo.lv riga2014.org/vienibas_brauciens

08.09.2014. Riga Carnival Books Go to Library

The carnival parade ‘I want to Go to Library’ will take

place on September 8 or International Day of Literacy,

presenting children aged 10 to 14, who participate in the

project ‘Children and Youth Jury’ and will choose their

favorite book in order to represent its characters in the

parade of the masks, to step out into the streets of the

city in the distance joining the City Hall square and the

building of the new National Library, ending the event

with performances and happenings. I Want to Go to Library

The mask parade ‘I want to Go to Library’ will start from

the Riga City Hall square where its participants will

receive their task to go to the Glass hill and wake up

Saulcerīte sleeping on the top of it. The Stone Bridge will

rise as an obstacle in their way guarded by seven magical

ravens, who guard the sleeper and are prejudiced to

children and reading; their prejudices will have to stand the

trial, challenged by the participants of the parade. In the

new building of national library, altogether 2000 children

and grown-ups from Latvia and Latvian diasporas from

around the world will try and wake up Saulcerīte.

Music, theatre,

dance, cinema,

literature, visual

art, education,

street art

Concert,

performance,

workshop, event

Children,

youth, adults

City Hall square,

Stone Bridge,

National Library of

Latvia and its interior Free riga2014.org/gramatas



Rainis and Aspasia













Rainis and Aspasia













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Music, science,

education


lecture, event,



radio „Naba”,




1914/2014




















Vārpa – the Promised

Land

Documentary film “Vārpa – the Promised Land” will be

screened at 6:30 p.m. on the ground floor of the Corner

House where the exposition of the Museum of the

Occupation of Latvia is on display. The film portrays the

exodus of Baptists from Latvia to Brazil in the early 1920s

and the establishment of the Vārpa colony in the rainforest

in the state of Sao Paulo. Seeking the answer to the

question – how was it possible to maintain Latvian identity

for almost a century in an exotic environment – eye

witnesses of long-ago events are interviewed, their stories

accompanied by a rich array of old photos and documents

from Brazilian and Latvian archives. The film documents

daily life and Latvian traditions in Vārpa today. History, cinema Show Youth, adults

The Corner House,


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12.09.14.–31.12.14. Freedom Street

Riga - mine, yours, and

ours - a century ago

The project aims at exploring and understanding

Russian, German, Hebrew, Polish, Lithuanian diasporas

living in Riga of 1914, as well as ethnic diversity of

modern Riga. What was interpenetration of national

cultures then and what it is now? By learning more

about Rigans a century ago, we are bound to understand

the ethnic making of today’s city better. The history will

be approached through the prism of documentary

material, while the discussion events ‘Riga stories’ and

creative workshops promise to introduce us to many

nationalities living in Riga. A parallel virtual version of

the exposition is also planned.

Exhibition 'Riga - mine,

yours, and ours - a

century ago', circle of

discussions 'Riga stories'

The exhibition 'Riga - mine, yours, and ours - a century

ago' and the circle of discussions 'Riga stories' will promote

cultural communication between various ethnicities living

in Riga, their mutual understanding, learning about each

other and cultural enrichment. Participants of the project

are Igor Lensky, Vladislav Volkov, Svetlana

Bogoyavlenska, Valters Ščerbinskis, Ēriks Jēkabsons and

the representatives of the minority groups of Riga.

Photography,

history,

participation of

the public,

tradition


workshop, event

Children,

youth, adults

National Library of

Latvia Free riga2014.org/RigaPirms100



of BACH














The first night of the

Liepāja part of the

‘Organ music in the sign

of BACH’ program

trilogy

The ‘Organ music in the sign of BACH’ program will offer

the premiere of the Liepāja part of the trilogy, composed by

Jānis Lūsēns. Music, history Concert, festival Youth, adults

Liepāja Trinity

cathedral




Academic readings

'Content of XXI Century'

Academic readings 'Content of XXI Century' and

exhibition ‘500 years of the Book 1514-2014’ will

address the change in the habits of reading – from

poring over manuscripts in 1514 to present day boom of

the printed book – year 2014 and its forms of co-

existence of printed and digital literature. Content of XXI Century

Nobel prize winners in literature as well as the leading

literary critics, writers, researchers, artists, publishers and

new media experts will take part at the academic readings

"21. gadsimta saturs". The readings will be available face-

to-face and online promoting Riga as "The European

Capital of Idea". Literature, history, sociology, book art,

new media, education, traditions, etc. The date will be

confirmed.

Literature,

multimedia Discussion / lecture

Children,

youth, adults

National Library of


15.09.14.–25.12.14. Freedom Street


Žanis Lipke's squaring of

the circle












Gustavs Strenga.

Presentation of ‘Boy with

a Dog. A Story of a

Secret Well-kept’

Presentation of ‘Boy with a Dog A Story of a Secret Well-

kept’ will be a children’s event aiming to address the souls,

which are the least tainted by prejudice and myths, and

offering them an opportunity to take a look into the

complicated affairs of WWII. The book was written by

Inese Zandere and illustrated by Reinis Pētersons. Literature

Presentation, object

in the city

environment,


workshop Children

Society 'Žaņa Lipkes

memoriāls' adress

Mazais Balasta

dambis 8 Free riga2014.org/ZanisLipke

16.09.2014. Amber Vein Amber Route

12 Latvian composers will turn to the verses of 12

prominent European authors treating the theme of

amber. The music created in this cycle will be recorded

and published as a CD, while the Poetry Days 2014 will

see the National Academic Quire Latvia and Māris

Sirmais present it, in a free concert, joined by the poets,

co-authors of the songs, to the audience. Amber Route

The concert Amber Route as part of the annual Days of

Poetry will bring to Riga prominent European poets and

Latvian composers, inspired to create globally resonant

new work. Participants of the project are the National

Academic Quire Latvia, conducted by Māris Sirmais, 12

Latvian composers and 12 European poets. Music, literature Concert Youth, adults

National Library of

Latvia Free riga2014.org/dzintarskorislatvija

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Rainis and Aspasia













Rainis and Aspasia













16.09.14–03.10.14. Survival Kit Meet Me in the Museum!









As part of the project ‘Meet Me in the Museum!’ the

Museum of Naïve Art – Latvia will open and invite to a

fortnight exhibition of the works created during the

museum’s autumn plain-air, which will, traditionally, invite

finding one’s own creativity and engage in creative work or

return to the paint brushes long since put aside.

Visual arts,

participation of


Children,

youth, adults

Floating galleries

'Noass' and

'Betanovuss' on AB




1914/2014



















the past that still affects people in the present day. I Hate History

Discussion for schoolchildren “I Hate History” will be held

on the ground floor of the Corner House, where the

exposition of the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia is

on display, and in the building’s courtyard at 6 p.m. What

good are those history classes!? What’s good about

knowing that a long time ago people were doing things that

nobody does today? I don’t care! But perhaps… Perhaps

those people were not that different at all? Representatives

of the generation for whom the historic truth held within

the building may seem just “a ghost or horror story” are

invited to the discussion at the Corner House. History Discussion / lecture Youth, adults

The Corner House,


19.09.14.–26.10.14. Amber Vein The Epoch of Amber








of history, identity and practical use. The idea of the

exhibition "The Epoch of Amber", which will be held at

the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design, was

proposed by Inese Baranovska, the project is being

developed by the museum's experts in co-operation with

other Latvian museums, the State Archive of

Audiovisual Documents, and artists. The Epoch of Amber

Amber is one of the symbols of the Latvian nation, yet this

national treasure has seen both praise and scorn in the

course of times. "The Epoch of Amber" is a cultural and

anthropological study of metamorphoses in the identity of

amber as reflected in the consciousness of the Latvian

nation from the beginning of the 1920s to the modern

times. Amber as an object of art, a souvenir, an accessory,

the definition of a colour, a design element, also a brand

and a given name…

Music, cinema,

literature, visual

art, design,

photography,

history, science,

multimedia,

tradition Exhibition

Children,

youth, adults

Museum of

Deciorative Arts and

Design, Skārņu street

10/20 lnmm.lv riga2014.org/dzintaralaikmets

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19.09.14.–20.09.14. Amber Vein

International conference

‘Baltic amber across ages

and borders’

The project is set by a structure of six variously sized

thematic blocks, covering the theme of amber in pre-

history and history, as well as in ethnography and

folklore; drawing on findings in natural history and

variety of approaches to the research in the field

including conservation and restoration of amber. The

reports presented at the conference will be joined into a

conference edition to be published before September

2015.

Baltic amber across ages

and borders

Scientific conference ‘Baltic amber across ages and

borders’ will popularize amber as well as encourage

exchange of ideas and approaches amongst scientists

working in different fields surrounding the subject. The

world’s leading amber researchers from variety of related

fields will hold conference for two days.

History, science,

tradition Conference Youth, adults University of Latvia Free riga2014.org/DzintarsKonference

20.09.2014. Road Map The Islands of Riga

The idea of ‘The Islands of Riga’ is re-discovery of the

romantic, marginal and still partly preserved, but

gradually fading part of Riga – its islands. Traditional

complaining and grudging envy of Estonians, who have

their variety of islands, while Latvia, allegedly, has not,

will be countered by writer Gundega Repše and

photographer Kaspars Goba collaboration, which

promises not only educational, literary and factual

discoveries, but could boost the self-esteem of the

‘nation’ of Riga and widen the habitual frame of

identity. Project ‘The Islands of Riga’ events will

present the existing and extinct islands of Riga to its

inhabitants and guests alike.

Presentation of the book

'The Islands of Riga'

Part of the project of 'Riga photo month 2014 Urban

Viewfinders,' presentation of the ‘The Islands of Riga’ will

be hosted by its authors writer Gundega Repše and

photographer Kaspars Goba.

Literature,

visual art,

photography,

street art


the city environment Youth, adults

The venue to be

announced Free riga2014.org/rigassalas

24.09.14.-26.09.14. Thirst of the Ocean

From Riga to Daugavpils

– by Rothko’s Train

To honor Mark Rothko’s 111th birthday in 2014, an

international conference will bring prominent art

scholars to Latvia, who will discuss the ground-breaking

abstract expressionist’s contribution to art. The closing

of the first day of the conference will see a concert of

British artist and musician James Clarke in Riga. The

digital exhibition "Rothko and Daugavpils" in the new

building of the National Library will present the

material of exposition prepared by the Daugavpils Mark

Rothko Arts Center. In turn, on 25 September, the

participants of the conference will take train to go to

Daugavpils Mark Rothko Arts Center.

From Riga to Daugavpils

– by Rothko’s Train

On the second day of the conference, on 25 September,

exhibition of contemporary art of Latvia will be opened.

The journey by train will be enriched with screenings of

films and informal discussions. The exhibition is construed

as a research project, aimed toreflect the present scene of

painting in Latvia, drawing parallels with Rothko and the

outlook of the abstract expressionism today. Visual arts

Conference, event,


exhibition Youth, adults Riga - Daugavpils


announced riga2014.org/RotkoKonference



of BACH














The Riga first night of

the trilogy ‘Organ music

in the sign of BACH’

The premiere of the trilogy will be presented in Riga as

part of the ‘Organ music in the sign of BACH’ project. The

Dubulti-part of the trilogy was composed by Rihards

Dubra, the Liepāja-part – by Jānis Lūsēns, and author of

Riga part is Ēriks Ešenvalds. Music, history Concert, festival Youth, adults Riga Dome cathedral



26.09.14.-27.09.14. Survival Kit IMAGINE 2020

Project ‘IMAGINE 2020’ comprises two inter-

disciplinary events dedicated to the survival strategies of

humanity and individual in the shifting reality influenced

by climatic change. Artistically scientific symposium ‘I,

the consumer’ combines theoretical discussion and

performative reflection on the situation of having

arrived at a produce-filled world and search for the

answers to the question – What can be done with this

materiality? ‘Blackmarket of Useful Knowledge and

Non-knowledge’ offers exchange of views with one of

100 knowledge dealers on the ways of surviving the

technology. I, the consumer

The artistically scientific symposium ‘I, the consumer’,

engendered in collaboration with the British art and

climate organization TippingPoint, will study the modern

human’s obsession with shopping and material gains by

installations, lectures, discussions, performances, a film

program and interactive actions in search of ideas and

solutions for sustainable consumption in the future.

Theatre,

science,

multimedia

Performance,

exhibition,


action, event Youth, adults

The venue to be

announced Free riga2014.org/Blackmarket

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26.09.14.–27.10.14. Survival Kit

Where is our dear

scientist?

The art project "Kur ir mūsu mīļais zinātnieks?"

("Where is our dear scientist?") merges animation

feature film and installation elements and it is carried

out by artist Aigars Bikše, curator Viesturs

Graždanovičs and writer Māris Bērziņš. Parts of the

project have been filmed in Riga, Japan and Switzerland

– at the Hadron Collider.

Where is our dear

scientist?

The installation "Kur ir mūsu mīļais zinātnieks?" ("Where

is our dear scientist?") is based on the story, where a

scientists accidentally gets lost after an unsuccessful

experiment, who performs illegal manipulations with

quantum physics and the primal code. The visual material

will be located in three identical one-bedroom flats. It

simultaneously will be the meeting place, lecture and

reading room and will function as a space for

communication for people with different opinions,

including young and older physicists.

Cinema,

multimedia,

science

Performance,

exhibition,

discussion / lecture Youth, adults Flat in Riga centre Free riga2014.org/ZINATNIEKS










Festival. Science festival

The science festival will offer a unique concert program to

result from joined efforts of independent musicians and

scientists working in Latvia, opening a creative territory to

scientific theories. Following a specially mapped route, the

audience of the event will be taken into an engaging

discovery of what is most interesting in the science at home

and abroad, both, in modern and historic aspects. The

leading Latvia University scientists and the best

representatives of the indie music in Latvia are engaged in

the preparation of the project.

Music, history,

science,

education,

participaton of

the public,

multimedia



festival

Children,

youth, adults University of Latvia Free riga2014.org/RigaPunkts

29.09.14.–05.10.14. Road Map

Latvian Academy of

Culture festival ‘The

Autumn of Patriarch

2014’

Latvian Academy of Culture festival ‘The Autumn of

Patriarch 2014’ will join the most momentous

performances, works of audio-visual art, documentaries

‘Riga neighborhood stories’ and guest performance,

guest lecture and master class evetns. The festival will

highlight the historic surroundings of Āgenskalns in the

map of Riga, peopled by the participants of the festival

creating new forms of perception and communication

between social and cultural environments of

Pārdaugava. The ideas of the festival will be oriented by

poets Rainis and Aspasia.

Latvian Academy of

Culture festival ‘The

Autumn of Patriarch

2014’

Latvian Academy of Culture festival ‘The Autumn of

Patriarch 2014’ will represent a marathon of events

introducing the public to aspiring artists in the field. The

tradition of the festival’s opening event remains steady – it

is a concert-performance in the pavilion of Āgenskalns

market followed by a walk to the Theatre Museum. The

week of the festival will invite to performances created by

student theatre and film directors, actors, film operators,

and choreographers. Guest lectures and performances as

well as master classes will enrich the program of the

festival.

Theatre, dance,

cinema,

literature,

history,

education

Performance,


workshop, festival

Children,

youth, adults

Pārdaugava,

Āgenskalns, E.

Smiļģis' Theatre

Museum, Department

of theatre and audio-

visual art of LAC

„Zirgu pasts„ etc.


announced riga2014.org/PatriarhaRudens


„Force majeure” in the

National Theatre

The New Hall of the National Theatre Latvia will host a

series of four performances addressing the threat of

eradication of national identity and sovereignty, the

threat of assimilation in the process of increasing

unification of Europe determined by its economic and

territorial unity. The project will invite participation of

the theatre artists of younger generation from different

parts of Europe. The project aims to explore the newest

ideas and possibilities offered by European artistic

space.

Splendors and Miseries

in the Schengen Zone

‘The Splendors and Miseries in the Schengen Zone’ is a

festival slash series of performances treating the theme of

retaining the national identity and sovereignty in the unified

Europe. The concept of the project is created by Valters

Sīlis and dramatist Jānis Balodis in collaboration with

guest directors, driven by the idea of variation in the

approaches to the themes under discussion and using fresh

means of scenic expression. The series will explore

theatrical diversity, attempting to cross the limits of

dramatic theatre, creating work along the lines of

documentary theatre on one hand and foraying into the

space where theatre, modern dance and performance

overlap, on the other hand. Theatre Show, festival Youth, adults

Latvian National

Theatre bilesuparadize.lv riga2014.org/forcenac

30.09.14.-31.12.14. Freedom Street


Žanis Lipke circle

quadrature












Gustavs Strenga.

Underground Riga

Walls don’t talk – but people do. Žanis Lipke Memorial

will host the exhibition “Pagrīdes Rīga” (Underground

Riga) about hiding places around Riga in the 20th century,

as well as the chance to join excursions around these hiding

places, guided by historian Gustava Strenga. The virtual

map is available on the website of the memorial.

History,

education,

multimedia




event Youth, adults

Žanis Lipke

Memorial, urban

Riga Free riga2014.org/ZanisLipke

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01.10.14.-12.10.14. Road Map

Dance Goes Out Into

Town










Dance Goes Out Into

Town

At the closing event of „Dance goes into the city” („Deja

iziet pilsētā”), dancers from three cities – Riga, Terni

(Italy) and Krakow (Poland), will hold a creative lab in

Riga during which the new artists will use their skills in

producing a mini-show in urban environment. Three

previously mentioned cities will be the places where

choreographic residencies are gonna be held in cooperation

with the local artists. Together they will research the

relationships between dance and urban environment. Dance

Performance,


workshop, event

Children,

youth, adults

The venue to be

announced


announced riga2014.org/DejaIzietPilseta

01.10.14.-30.10.14. Survival Kit Stars of Design

Stars of Design will explain the view on the process,

achievements and novelties of design in Latvia and

abroad. The event will combine from two international

exhibitions and series of seminars and workshops. The Hidden Heroes

Exposition of Vitra Design Museum ‘The Hidden Heroes’

will open the view of the audience on wider context of

cultural and industrial development presenting 36 classical

objects of everyday use against the background of their

emergence and conceptual and economic significance even

today.

Design, history,

education

Exhibition,

dicussion / lecture,

workshop

Children,

youth, adults

Xcelsior design

center, Raņķa dambis

1


announced riga2014.org/DizainaZvaigznes



research and the implementation of specific design


on city dwellers. Kidsroomzoom

The project focuses on design for children. Public attention

is drawn to child toy and furniture design, aimed at

developing a child’s intellect and body. A person’s daily

routine is determined by their feelings and thoughts. When

creating a child-friendly design, it is important to

understand the differences between a child’s and an adult’s

perception of the environment. As part of the project, an

international applied arts and product design exhibition,

lectures and creative workshops for designers and children

will be held. Project initiators: artist Paula H. Noe

“Unduetrestellababy” (Milan, Italy), children’s furniture

designer Tomas Maitz “Perludi” (Graz, Austria) in

cooperation with the Riga design studio “Rijada”.

Design,

participation of

the public

Object in the city

environment, action

Children,

youth, adults Districts of Riga Free riga2014.org/GaraPastaiga

01.10.14.–30.11.14. Road Map Riga Islands

The purpose of the “Riga Islands” project is to help the

public discover the romantic, yet marginal and partly

unspoiled, and the slowly disappearing part of Riga –

the islands of the city. Given Latvians’ humorous

complaints about Estonians having a large number of

islands while Latvia has none, the joint project of writer

Gundega Repše and photographer Kaspars Goba has

not only exploratory, literary, visual and documentary

value, it may also help expand the accustomed

boundaries of the identity of Riga. The events of the

“Riga Islands” project inform us about the existing

islands of Riga, and the islands long gone.

Exhibition “Riga

Islands”

A travelling exhibition of photographs created during the

“Riga Islands” project will visit several cities and towns of

Latvia in October and November.

Literature,

visual arts,

photography,

street art

Exhibition, urban

environment object Youth, adults Towns of Latvia Free riga2014.org/rigassalas

03.10.14.–09.11.14. Survival Kit

Hyperbolic planes and

networks of sustainability

In a visit and concerts in Riga, Mariss Jansons and

Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra would celebrate

the centenarian jubilee of his father, conductor

RIXC, collaborating with mathematician Daina Taimiņa

(USA/Latvia), network researcher Valdis Krebs

(USA/Latvia), the Liepāja University Art Research

Laboratory (LiepU MPLab), E-Lab and the Network of

Public Libraries – Latvia will offer an innovative

project of social networks aiming at positioning Riga as

an innovative collaboration center of arts and science in

the Baltic Sea region and mapping in order to reveal

Riga’s cultural, economic, and social interconnection

with other towns in Latvia.

Hyperbolic planes and

networks of

sustainability

The project ‘Hyperbolic planes and networks of

sustainability’ will present 3D objects crocheted by Daina

Taimiņa and a group of handiwork artisans, the Program

of new media art of the LiepU MPLab, student-produced

digital visualizations and interactive interface of

sustainability networks. Expanded by lectures and

workshops, led by Daina Taimiņa,Valdis Kerbs and artists

Rasa Šmite and Raitis Šmits, the exhibition will be offered

in Riga and in several of Latvia’s public libraries.

Visual art,

design, science,

education,

participation of

the public,

multimedia

Presentation,

exhibition,


workshop, action,

event

Children,

youth, adults

Center of

Contemporary Art

„kim?”, Maskavas

street 12/1, „RIXC”

Media space on

Embankment - 11.

novembra krastmala

35 Free riga2014.org/plaknes

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04.10.14.-25.10.14. Road Map

Riga on crossroads of

Europe

Riga Youth and Children Centres will introduce Riga

residents, seniors, children and everyone else to an

exciting European „voyage” through various theatre

shows, concerts, visual art, photo exhibitions, folk

dances, etc. Visitors will be able to take part at various

creative workshops, competitions and discussions. All

events will be held within the Project „Rīga – Eiropas

krustcelēs” („Riga on crossroads of Europe”).

Riga on crossroads of

Europe

Events of the project „Riga on crossroads of Europe” will

be held every Saturday in October month at the following

children and youth centres:

October 4 at „Daugmale”, „Bolderāja”, „Zolitūde” and

The School of Natural Sciences;

October 11 at „Altona”, School of New Technicians and

„Kurzeme”;

October 18 at „Auseklis”, „Mīlgrāvis”, „Rīdze” and

School of Applied Aesthetics;

October 25 at „Annas 2”, „Laimīte” and Children and

Youth Centre “Riga Pupils Palace”.

Music, theatre,

dance, visual

art,

photography,

history,

tradition, street

art

Concert, show,

exhibition, workshop

Children,

youth, adults

Riga centre,

Bišumuiža,

Torņakalns,

Āgenskalns, Zolitūde,

Imanta, Bolderāja,

Vecmīlgrāvis,

Sarkandaugava,

Jugla, Teika,

Moscow District

(Maskačka) Free riga2014.org/EiropasKrustceles

07.10.14.-11.10.14. Road Map

Dance Goes Out Into

Town










Dance Goes Out Into

Town

In preparation of the year 2014 project ‘Dance Goes Out

Into Town’, October 2013 will be given to Flemish

choreographer Koen Augustijnen’s – company Les Ballets

C da la B – five day collaboration with young dancers and

choreographers from Latvia researching the environment in

Riga, Vecmīlgrāvis. Dance Workshop

Children,

youth, adults

Culture Hall

'Ziemeļblāzma' Free riga2014.org/DejaIzietPilseta


The festival of music in

wilderness ‘Skaņu mežs’

The purpose of the festival "Skaņu mežs” (Sound

Forest) is to bring the latest developments and boldest

experiments in the music world to the general public.

The main criterion for inclusion in the festival's

repertoire is the artists' audacity and endeavours in

attaining a unique sound, but mostly the festival

represents such genres as electronic music, electro-

acoustic music, free improvisation, experimental pop

music and contemporary composition. The 12th

experimental music festival "Skaņu Mežs” will take

place on the 10th and 11th of October. As usual,

festival-goers will have an opportunity to see the latest

in innovative music and meet the trailblazers in various

avant-garde music genres.

The festival of music in

wilderness ‘Skaņu mežs’

Following the "Riga 2014" thematic line "Thirst for the

Ocean", the "Skaņu Mežs" festival this year will seek to

find an answer to the question, "How not to drown in the

oversaturated ocean of music?" Solutions will be provided

by balancing out electronic music with acoustic

performances, ambient music with rhythmic music, genre

purity with post-modernist experiments and

interdisciplinary programming, thus achieving an

equilibrium that will help Riga's sound aficionados and

enthusiasts to stay on course in the endless waters of

contemporary music. Music Concert Youth, adults

The venue to be

announced


announced riga2014.org/skanumezs



1914/2014




















How Exhibits Reach

Museums

Lecture “How Exhibits Reach Museums” will be held at 4

p.m. on the ground floor of the Corner House where the

exposition of the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia is

on display. Speaker: Anita Gailiša, Manager of the

Inventory Department at the Museum of the History of

Riga and Navigation. An account of how the collection of

the Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation was

established – in the past and today. History Discussion / lecture Youth, adults

The Corner House,


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14.10.14.–26.10.14. Freedom Street














programme in 2014.

Rimini Protokoll -

Situation Rooms

In October the contemporary theatre programme “forte

forte” brings you “Rimini Protokoll” with the “Situation

Rooms” show. “Situation Rooms” gathers together twenty

people from various continents, whose biographies have

been shaped by weapons. There can be up to twenty

spectators in the audience per each “Situation Rooms”

show. The performances begin at 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

on workdays and at 12 noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8

p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Theatre,

multimedia Show Youth, adults Riga Film Studio bilesuparadize.lv riga2014.org/forteforte


Academic readings















confirmed.

Literature,


Children,

youth, adults

National Library of


16.10.2014. Amber Vein Tenso Days in Riga

The Tenso Network Europe unites the European choirs

since 2003. One of the four founders of the network and

its driving force in terms of ideas is Latvian Radio

Choir, which will host the international choir festival

‘Tenso Days in Riga’ in October 2014, when Riga will

become the capital of European professional choirs,

organizing masterclasses for young composers, meetings

of professionals, and concerts. ‘Tenso Days in Riga’

will see the Latvian Radio Choir and other leading

European professional choirs offering programs to the

audiences never presented before. Fairy-tale

In the first concert of ‘Tenso Days in Riga’ ‘Fairy-tale,’

Latvian Radio Choir, conducted by Sigvards Kļava, will

take its audience to the fairy-tale worlds of Kārlis Skalbe,

Hans Christian Andersen and brothers Grimm, as

American composer David Lang’s ‘Girl with Matches’ will

be premiered together with the first presentations of Ēriks

Ešenvalds and Līga Celma’s musical mystique. Video

projections and visual production by director Roberts

Rubīns will add an extra value to the mystical sound art

mood. Therefore, it will become a complete contemporary

art experience. Music

Concert, workshop,

festival, event Youth, adults St. Peter's church


announced


oris



Choir

Initiated by the conductor of Latvian Radio Choir,

Kaspars Putniņš and Tenso Europe Association of

Professional Choirs, the formation of the first European

professional choir is under way and Riga is proud to be

its cradle. The choir unites the most outstanding young

singers in Europe and opens new paths in the field of

choir music. In 2013-2014, Riga will host the summer

school of Tenso Europe Chamber Quire crowned off by

the premiere of performance ‘The Series’ as part of the

program of Tenso Days in Riga. Brightness. The Series

Multimedial staging "Brightness. The Series" („Dzidrums.

Seriāls”), premiere of the musical piece performed by

Tenso Europe Chamber Choir on 17 October at 21.00 and

18 October at 15.00, Riga. The exciting, interactive night

trip will be related to an actual issue – how media

manipulates with the society, the process that also includes

arts. The staging is made by: conductor and artistic

director Kaspars Putniņš, composer Kristaps Pētersons,

stage director Zane Kreicberga, guitar player Kaspars

Zemītis and DJ Monsta (Uldis Cīrulis).

Music, visual

art, multimedia Concert, theatre Youth, adults

The venue to be

announced


announced


oris



Choir

Initiated by the conductor of Latvian Radio Choir,

Kaspars Putniņš and Tenso Europe Association of

Professional Choirs, the formation of the first European

professional choir is under way and Riga is proud to be

its cradle. The choir unites the most outstanding young

singers in Europe and opens new paths in the field of

choir music. In 2013-2014, Riga will host the summer

school of Tenso Europe Chamber Quire crowned off by

the premiere of performance ‘The Series’ as part of the

program of Tenso Days in Riga. Brightness. The Series

Multimedial staging "Brightness. The Series" („Dzidrums.

Seriāls”), premiere of the musical piece performed by

Tenso Europe Chamber Choir on 17 October at 21.00 and

18 October at 15.00, Riga. The exciting, interactive night

trip will be related to an actual issue – how media

manipulates with the society, the process that also includes

arts. The staging is made by: conductor and artistic

director Kaspars Putniņš, composer Kristaps Pētersons,

stage director Zane Kreicberga, guitar player Kaspars

Zemītis and DJ Monsta (Uldis Cīrulis).

Music, visual

art, multimedia Concert, theatre Youth, adults

The venue to be

announced


announced


oris

64













audiences never presented before. Choirs: Symphonies

The guidelines of the ‘Tenso Days in Riga’ program are:

the mystical, the profane, and the sacred are crossroads, on

which different era in music will meet the uniqueness of

national choir culture, the novelties of choir music – with

the modes of traditional singing, creatively synthesizing the

components of vocal and other forms of art. The concert

will be given by RIAS ‘Kammerchor’ (Germany), ‘Eric

Ericsons Kammarkör’ (Sweden), Philharmonic Chamber

Choir Estonia and the National Symphony Orchestra of

Latvia, conducted by Kaspars Putniņš. Together they will

perform the „Symphony of Psalms” composed by Igor

Stravinsky. It is one of the brightest and most difficult

choir music opuses of the 20th century. Music

Concert, workshop,

festival, event Youth, adults The Big Guildhall


announced riga2014.org/tenso_dienas



1914/2014



















the past that still affects people in the present day. Should We Paint It?

The closing event – a discussion “Should We Paint It?” –

will be held on the ground floor of the Corner House where

the exposition of the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia

is on display. Participants in the “Corner House. File No.

1914/2014” project, cultural theorists and managers,

representatives of creative industry organisations,

government, municipal and private cultural foundations,

and property developers will discuss the future utilisation

of the Corner House. Time of the event TBA. History Discussion / lecture Adults

The Corner House,













audiences never presented before.

Open masterclasses of

Tenso composers

Open masterclasses of Tenso composers will offer yet

unexplored singing forms. Singers from Latvian Radio

Choir will offer a brand new programme they prepared at

the sound laboratory together with eight composers from

various countries and „Sarband” musicians. The

background of the new material is gonna be the ancient

texts from The Song of Solomon. The programme is a mix

of creativity and archaic cultural fields, therefore, it will be

a new discovery in Western choir music demonstrating a

high-end quality of professional choir music. Music Workshop, concert Youth, adults

The Spīķeri concert

hall Free riga2014.org/tenso_dienas












audiences never presented before. Gala concert

At „Tenso dienas” gala concert, examples of French and

Flemish baroque polyphony will be presented as well as

Norvegian folk songs, music composed by Pēteris Vasks

and Arvo Pärt, and the new compositions made at the

sound laboratory of The Latvian Radio Choir – Latvian

Byzantine singings. Sigvards Kļava will be the creative

director of this concert who will transform those early-age

singings into a brand new musical art form together with

composer Andrejs Selickis. „Nederlands Kamerkoor” (the

Netherlands), „Musicatreize” (France), „Det Norske

Solistkor” (Norway), Latvian Radio Choir and The Latvian

National Symphony Orchestra and solists will also join the

concert. Music

Concert, workshop,

festival, event Youth, adults Riga Dome cathedral


announced riga2014.org/tenso_dienas

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24.10.2014. Survival Kit Potato Opera

Project 'Potato Opera' invites to take a closer look at

and learn a lot of new about this well known staple

vegetable. Project includes

-a colorful performance for the family;

-action for young and not so young Friend in a pot or

Potato Diaries;

-Internet resource www.kartupelis.lv to be launched in

January 1, 2014 to provide exhaustive popular science

view on potato. Potato Opera

The "Potato Opera” will be an unusual, fun and witty

opera for an entire family, about the way the potato made

its way from South America to Latvia, and how the

vegetable settled in Latvia. The libretto is by Inese

Zandere, conductor - Aira Birziņa. Cast: the Riga Dom

Girls' Choir, a chamber orchestra, singers, dancers and

soloists. Andrejs Hansons is the person who proposed the

idea for the new opera, he is also the opera's godfather.

Music, theatre,

dance,

multimedia Show

Children,

youth, adults

The venue to be

announced bilesuparadize.lv riga2014.org/KartupeluOpera

27.10.14.–02.11.14.

Without thematic

division

Euroradio project 'Riga -

Europan Capital of

Culture 2014'

The Euroradio project will take a week to transmit eight

concerts of the leading professional ensembles of Latvia,

presenting a panoramic and generically diverse

landscape of the musical life in Latvia. The participants

of the project are soloists, chamber orchestras

‘Kremerata Baltica’ and ‘Sinfonietta Riga,’ Latvian

Radio Choir, the Academic Choir ‘Latvia,’ the Big band

of Radio Latvia, the Nathional Symphony Orchestra

and National Opera of Latvia with a premier of original

opera created by a Latvian composer.

Series of Euroradio

concerts 'Riga - Europan

Capital of Culture 2014'

The Series of Euroradio concerts 'Riga - Europan Capital

of Culture 2014' aim at focusing the attention of the 78

Euroradio states on the rich musical life of Latvia, offering

a sense of presence in a number of unique concerts. Music

Concert,

performance,


The Big Guildhall,

Riga Dome cathedral,

National Opera of

Latvia, Studio 1 of

the National radio

station, Spīķeri

concert hall, St.

John's church Free riga2014.org/EiropasRadio


Concert of Mariss

Jansons and Bavarian

Radio Symphony

Orchestra

With concert program, presented in the National Opera

of Latvia, in November 2014, Riga will be visited by

world-famous Latvian conductor Māris Jansons and the

excellent Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra. The

concert is Mariss Jansons’ centenarian dedication to his

father, the outstanding conductor Arvīds Jansons.

Concert of Mariss

Jansons and Bavarian

Radio Symphony

Orchestra

In a visit and concert in Riga, Mariss Jansons and

Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra would celebrate the

centenarian jubilee of his father, conductor Arvīds Jansons. Music Concert Youth, adults

National Opera of

Latvia


announced riga2014.org/MarissJansons

07.11.14.-25.01.15. Riga Carnival

The Icon of the French

Contemporary Art

ORLAN. "Plan du Film"

and other scenarions

Orlan is among the most provocative artists in the

world, as she breaks down the traditional boarders of

both – life and art. Declaring her body a piece of art,

she has created a universe of personal iconography that

impersonates in the most versatile edges of the artist’s

creative work: bright performances, photos, videos,

installations and multimedia projects.

Contemporary art

exhibition, lectures,

discussions and

campaigns in the

city/urban environment

In Riga, contemporary art expo of Orlan will take place, as

well as she will give a lecture at the Art Academy of

Latvia. Roundtable discussions with art and film experts

from Latvia and France will be held and Orlan is expected

to give a performance during the opening of the exhibition.

The exhibition is supported by the L'Institut français de

Lettonie (Institute of France in Latvia), curator – Inese

Baranovska. Visual arts

Performance art,

exhibiton, discussion

/ lecture, action Youth, adults

Museum of

Decorative Arts and

Design, Art Academy

of Latvia and

city/urban

environment lnmm.lv riga2014.org/Orlan

08.11.14.–09.11.14. Freedom Street














programme in 2014.

Contemporary theatre

programme forte forte.

Alain Platel and les

ballets C de la B

The latest production by Alain Platel has three sources of

inspiration - the outstanding Dutch actress Elsie de Brauw,

Marco Prado's documentary "Estamira" about a woman

who suffers from schizophrenia and who lives at a waste

disposal site in Rio de Janeiro, and Polish artist Artur

Zmijewski's recording of Bach music performed by a choir

of deaf singers. The performances begin at 7 p.m. Theatre

Show, performance,

discussion/lecture,

creative workshop Youth, adults

International

Exhibition Centre in

Ķīpsala bilesuparadize.lv riga2014.org/forteforte

09.11.14.–15.11.14. Road Map Poetry Map of Riga

Within the project ‘Poetry Map of Riga,’ a non-

traditional virtual map of Riga will be created,

distributing certain checkpoints throughout its streets,

center, and districts marking the routes of poetry. The

information of the map will be driven by the

documentation of these places in poetry and visual art

forms. The participants of the project are Latvian and

guest artists, poets, musicians, photographers who will

take draws to choose the places to be attended and

documented in the poetic format. Poetry Map of Riga

Participants of the project ‘Poetry Map of Riga’ are poets

Olga Seredyuk, Yelena Glazova, Sergey Moreino,

Alexander Menshikov, Lena Skakur, Artūrs Punte, Sergey

Timofejev, Semyon Hanin, George Uallik, Vladimir

Svetlov, musicians

Andrey Elgus (aka Selfish), Jevgeny Droomoff (aka

Choop), multimedia artists Vladimir Leibgam, Katrīna

Neiburga, Pēteris Ķimelis, Alexander Yegunov, Alexander

Yakovlev, translators Pēteris Dragūns, Inga Gaile, Jānis

Elsbergs, Kārlis Vērdiņš and Ingmāra Balode as well as

visiting poets and artists.

Music, dance,

literature,

multimedia

Performance,

presentation, event Youth, adults

The venue to be

announced Free riga2014.org/dzejaskarte

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11.11.14.-18.01.15. Survival Kit Surprising Lace

‘Surprising Lace’ is a story of connection between the

traditional (folk art) and the contemporary (social

networks, architecture, design, and intercultural

dialogue). The lace can be admired in nature – in

ribbing of leaves and spider-webs, in frost-work on the

widow and intricate loops of the rivers as seen from the

birds view, as well as in creations of human art. The

strongest network connecting the nations is culture. Our

Surprising lace is an ornamental cultural bridge thrown

from Riga to Europe. Exhibitions, lectures,

workshops…

Exhibition 'Surprising

Lace'

Project ‘Surprising Lace’ will invite to exhibition of the

same title foregrounding the connection between traditional

or folk-art and contemporary culture – design, architecture,

visual art.

Design,

photography,

tradition Exhibition Youth, adults St. Peter's church


announced riga2014.org/mezgines

14.11.14.–18.11.14. Riga Carnival Shine, Riga!

In the context of the festival of lights, the cityscape is a

space of contemporary art addressing every inhabitant

of Riga. For artists, it is a dialogue with the viewer and

a challenge to offer a modern, visually engaging

message reaching a possibly wide range of people.

Various creative groups and technicians participate in

the light festival. The program of festival competition

and partners in collaboration is wide-ranging and open

to local and international initiatives. The guests of the

festival are also invited to enjoy its particular

atmosphere in the taverns and restaurants of the Route

of Light. Shine, Riga!

During the festival of light ‘Shine, Riga!’ different objects

are designed to light up to be viewed up close, from afar

and as part of the cityscape. The facades, bridges,

monuments and parks of Riga become the objects of the art

of light installation and light and video technology, often

complemented by theatrical elements. The viewers of

‘Shine, Riga!’ – already the sixth such festival in the

capital – are more than just observers, becoming

participants of the processes of playing with light as active

involvement of the public is frequently pre-requisite of the

realization of the festival projects.

Visual art,

multimedia,

participation of

the public

Festival, object in

the city environment

Children,

youth, adults Riga cityscape Free riga2014.org/StaroRiga


Academic readings















confirmed.

Literature,


Children,

youth, adults

National Library of


15.11.14.-15.12.14. Survival Kit Stars of Design

Stars of Design will explain the view on the process,

achievements and novelties of design in Latvia and

abroad. The event will combine from two international

exhibitions and series of seminars and workshops. Design Jam

The exposition of Vitra Design Museum will open the view

on wider context of cultural and industrial development.

Along with already created kernel of exhibition, the

international art show ‘Design Jam’ will offer work of

designers from Latvia. It will be an excellent chance to

present our art in the context of experimental world design. Design, science Exhibition Youth, adults

The venue to be

announced


announced riga2014.org/DizainaZvaigznes

15.11.14.–25.01.15. Amber Vein

The Amber of

Tutankhamun. Ancient

Egypt / The Amber








of history, identity and practical use. "The Amber of

Tutankhamun. Ancient Egypt / The Amber Road" is an

international exhibition project bringing together the

Ancient Egyptian art collections of various world

museums. It marks the most distant point on the Amber

Road – Egypt. The main partners in the project are the

National Museum of Cairo, the Čiurlionis National

Museum of Art (Kaunas) and the Regional

Archaeological Museum of Potenza, Italy. Scientific

consultation will be provided by the Ancient Egypt

Department of the Louvre. Also involved are the

University of Latvia, the Latvian Embassy in Cairo as

well as French archaeologists.

The Amber of

Tutankhamun. Ancient

Egypt / The Amber

The exhibition is dedicated to the culture of Ancient Egypt,

which will be presented as the interplay between the latest

technology and ancient artefacts. The exhibition consists of

objects from the Ancient Egyptian cult of the afterlife that

accompanied the dead for a full life in the next world. The

idea of the exhibition is centred around a small piece of

amber, the symbol of the Sun god Ra, which was found in

the tomb of Tutankhamun. Visual art Exhibition

Children,

youth, adults

Art Museum Riga

Bourse

Art Museum Riga

Bourse riga2014.org/tutanhamonadzintars

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residencies of

international arts







themes actual in Riga. The date of the event may be subject

to change.

Music, cinema,

literature, visual

art, design,

architecture,

photography,

history, science,

education,

multimedia,

tradition

Performance,

exhibition,


conference,

workshop, action,

event

Children,

youth, adults

The venue to be


27.11.14. Thirst for the Ocean Mare Balticum

‘Mare Balticum’ is a project uniting the Big band of

Radio Latvia and a group of interprets who will

present Latvian sea songs arranged in the rhythms of

jazz. Mare Balticum

A new musical project featuring the Big band of Radio

Latvia ‘Mare Balticum’ will be presented. It will interpret

the sea-themed songs of Latvia.

Music,

education,

tradition

Concert, workshop,

festival

Children,

youth, adults Congress Hall bilesuserviss.lv riga2014.org/rigasritmi

28.11.14.–31.01.15. Thirst for the Ocean Riga - 2041

Project ‘Riga - 2041’ includes six sci-fi short films in

stereoscopic 3D format. Their stories take place in Riga

in near or farther removed future, playing with the

themes of time-travel, virtual reality, single world

government, and stealing of dreams. Riga - 2041

Riga will be the first in Europe to present a short film

collection reflecting the cityscape in 3D technique. Cinema Event Youth, adults

Forum Cinemas,

Splendid Palace, film

theatre k. Suns,

Cinnamon,

Multikino,

Silverscreen theatre

in Daugavpils,

Gaisma theatre in

Valmiera and more


announced riga2014.org/RIGA

04.12.14.–07.12.14. Freedom Street














programme in 2014.

Rimini Protokoll - 100%

Riga

“Rimini Protokoll” returns to Riga in December, this time

with the “100% Riga” show - part of the contemporary

theatre programme “forte forte”. The project involves 100

Rigans sharing their life experiences, habits and beliefs,

creating a collection of opinions that will show what Riga

actually thinks and feels. Therefore Riga will be finally

added to the collection of “100% City” shows of the world-

famous team of author-directors “Rimini Protokoll”.

Theatre,

participation of

the public Show

Children,

youth, adults VEF Culture Centre bilesuparadize.lv riga2014.org/forteforte


Opera 'Valentina' by

Arturs Maskats

The creative team of the new opera ha striven to reflect

the dramatic pages of Latvian history written in the

years 1939-1944, which are significant for the record,

culture and the spectrum of nations who lived in the

territory of Latvia at the time. The inspiration of this

opera was the legendary theatre and film critic and

historian Valentīna Freimane. The personal story of the

central character of the opera inseparably interweaves

with the significant events of Latvian and European

history and opens the panorama of the era in all its

fullness of color and controversy.


Arturs Maskats New opera written by Latvian composer. Music, theatre Show Youth, adults

National Opera of

Latvia opera.lv riga2014.org/OperaValentina



Arturs Maskats

The creative team of the new opera ha striven to reflect

the dramatic pages of Latvian history written in the

years 1939-1944, which are significant for the record,

culture and the spectrum of nations who lived in the

territory of Latvia at the time. The inspiration of this

opera was the legendary theatre and film critic and

historian Valentīna Freimane. The personal story of the

central character of the opera inseparably interweaves

with the significant events of Latvian and European

history and opens the panorama of the era in all its

fullness of color and controversy.


Arturs Maskats New opera written by Latvian composer. Music, theatre Show Youth, adults

National Opera of

Latvia opera.lv riga2014.org/OperaValentina

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Festival 'European

Christmas'

In 2005, "Latvijas Koncerti" agency started a new

tradition: Christmas concerts were offered in various

Riga churches and concert halls. Cheerful music

composed by Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Vivaldi as well as

the newest jazz and contemporary music pieces are still

performed at the festival. "European Christmas"

Festival offers a high quality musical experience and,

therefore, is a part of European classical music scene. Crown Europe concert

Christmas songs in arrangements written by Latvian

composers will be performed at "Eiropas vainags" concerts

representing music from EU countries. The concerts will be

held within the festival "European Christmas". The State

Chamber Orchestra "Sinfonietta Rīga", Riga Dom Boys'

Choir and various solists will perform at the premiere

concert. Music Concert, festival Youth, adults

The venue to be

announced bilesuparadize.lv riga2014.org/EiropasZiemassvetki

12.12.14.

Without thematic

division Notes of Beauty

“Notes of Beauty” is a photography project of Latvian

film director and photographer Aija Bley and Japanese

photographer Ayaka Yamamoto. A subjective photo

diary about the search of identity is created during the

artists’ travels of Japan and Latvia. The creative

collaboration presents works that show the interaction

between two cultures and two personalities. Notes of Beauty

A subjective photo diary is created during Latvian film

director and photographer Aija Bley and Japanese

photographer Ayaka Yamamoto’s travels of Japan and

Latvia. Works created during the project will be displayed

for the public at a joint performance of Aija Bley and

Ayaka Yamamoto on the 21st of August as part of “Riga

Stories” in the Zolitūde neighbourhood, as well as at Aija

Bley’s photography exhibition “Transparent” at the Riga

Art Space on the 12th of December.

Photography,

participation of

the public,

multimedia

Performance,

presentation,

exhibition, urban

environment object,

creative workshop,

event Youth, adults Riga Art Space Free riga2014.org/piezimes

13.12.2014.

Without thematic

division


awards

The ceremony of European Film Academy awards will

be one of the highlights of Riga’s year as the European

Capital of Culture. The venue for this event was chosen

particularly. Riga’s role as European Capital of Culture

has served as the reason to choose the capital of Latvia

as the host of this ceremony. European Film Academy

organizes also a children’s jury to choose the best

between the films presented around Europe, in the cities,

which Riga will join in 2013 and 2014.

The ceremony of


awards

Riga will host the ceremony of European Film Academy

awards in 2014, which brings together around one and a

half thousand world class cinematographic professionals

and where the highest achievements in film and the most

outstanding screen personalities are celebrated. Cinema Event Youth, adults

National Opera of

Latvia


announced riga2014.org/eka


Festival 'European

Christmas'








therefore, is a part of European classical music scene.

Felix Mendelssohn-

Bartholdy "Elijah"

Oratorio "Elijah" composed by Mendelssohn was first

performed at the premiere concert in Birmingham on 18

August, 1846. However, the composer never got the chance

to unite both "Elijah" and "St. Paul" oratorios in a whole

trilogy, because the third part "Christus" was never

finished. Mendelssohn thought that the characters from The

Old Testament should act lively, but composer's main task

is to create a whole picture of sound. Bass-baritone Egils

Siliņš and other solo artists will take part at the concert

together with The State Choir "Latvija" and Latvian

National Symphony Orchestra. Other artists to be

confirmed. Music Concert, festival Youth, adults The Big Guildhall bilesuparadize.lv riga2014.org/EiropasZiemassvetki


Academic readings















confirmed.

Literature,


Children,

youth, adults

National Library of



Festival 'European

Christmas'








therefore, is a part of European classical music scene. Crown Europe concert

Christmas songs in arrangements written by Latvian

composers will be performed at "Eiropas vainags" concerts

representing music from EU countries. The concerts will be

held within the festival "European Christmas". The State

Chamber Orchestra "Sinfonietta Rīga", Riga Dom Boys'

Choir and various solists will perform at the premiere

concert. Music Concert, festival Youth, adults

The venue to be

announced bilesuparadize.lv riga2014.org/EiropasZiemassvetki

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Riga 2014

Documents

art museum rigabourse

riga campaign

dress printing

dress facsimile edition

museum of decorative

bauska castle museum

event youth

history presentation