|
NRT to give guest performances in Lithuania and Poland
In May 2012, the New Riga Theater (NRT) will take part in two international theater festivals in Lithuania and Poland, performing two plays – `Sonya` and `Melnais piens` (Black Milk) staged by director Alvis Hermanis. |
|
Curtain up for new "Lucia di Lammermoor"
May 24th is opening night for the new production of "Lucia di Lammermoor" at the National Opera, starring the acclaimed Marina Rebeka.
The innovative Andrejs Žagars has chosen to transfer the Walter Scott-penned drama to the 20th century - Mussollini`s 1930s Italy. |
|
Renowned "Kamēr" choir prepares new concert
The internationally-acclaimed Riga choir "Kamēr" is currently fine-tuning its new concert program, prepared in tandem with the Liepaja Symphony Orchestra. |
|
"2Annas" to screen the very best
It`s the 17th annual Riga International Short Film Festival "2Annas", this year from May 28 to June 3, showcasing an outstanding repertory of reels. |
|
Permanent collection fully renewed at MDAD
Museum of Decorative Arts and Design (MDAD), that opened its doors over 20 years ago, for the first time since then has fully renewed its permanent collection on two floors in its home in Old Town Riga. It spans the genre’s development from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. |
|
120 participants all over Latvia at European Night of Museums
Around 120 Latvian museums will participate at the European Night of Museums on 19 May. Doors will be opened also to a number of theatres, concert halls, libraries, universities and historical buildings. |
|
Riga 2014 - European Capital of Culture: travelling exhibition opens in Rome
A travelling exhibition about Riga as the 2014 European Capital of Culture has been opened at the Museum of the Roman Civilisation in Rome. |
|
Call for tender for foreign film productions in Riga
A call for a tender of Riga City Council programme co-financing programme `Riga Film Fund` for foreign film productions in Riga open by 8th June.
|
|
17th International Baltic Ballet Festival to present vibrant programme
From 27th April to 28th May, the 17th International Baltic Ballet Festival will delight ballet fans with fantastic performances, world-class host performers and new styles of dance - from classical dance to avant-garde. |
|
LNMA exhibits works from collection of new Latvian Contemporary Art Museum
Until 27th May the Latvian National Museum of Art is presenting the exhibition `Test` with a selection of works from the new Latvian Contemporary Art Museum on display. |
|
Latvian film 'In the Fog' competing for The Palme d’Or
The new film of Sergei Loznitsa, `In the Fog`, has been selected for the official competition of the International Film Festival de Cannes 2012 and competes for The Palme d’Or. In September the film will be screened in Latvia. |
|
Riga Bourse hosts exhibition "Fabergé"
Until 20 May the Riga Bourse Art Museum is hosting the exhibition "Fabergé" giving an insight into the work of the famous St. Petersburg and Moscow "Fabergé" jewellery house.
|
|
Works portraying the French Riviera at Museum of Romans Suta and Alexandra Belcova
Until September 2 the Museum of Romans Suta and Alexandra Belcova is presenting an exhibition of works created by Aleksandra Beļcova in Southern France from 1925 to 1931. |
|
Latvian films on official selection of Annecy Film Festival
Two Latvian films have been selected from among the entries in this year`s Annecy Film Festival: the Latvian and Estonian co-production "Villa Antropoff" (directed by Vladimir Leschov and Kaspars Jancis) for the short film competition and "Ursus" by Reinis Pētersons among the films out of the competition. |
|
Application open for International Art Convention Mark Rothko 2012
Now you can apply for the International Art Convention Mark Rothko 2012 to be held in Rothko`s native city, Daugavpils. The application is open by 20 June.
|
|
Henkel Art.Award. goes to next round
In association with KulturKontakt Austria and the Museum of Modern Art in Vienna, Henkel Central Eastern Europe (Henkel CEE) has announced its call for entries to participate in the 11th Henkel Art.Award. competition for Central and Eastern Europe. |
