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Sep
29
Date: from 2010-09-24 to 2010-11-07
Ticket prices: 8 Lt
Venue: Contemporary Art Centre (CAC) (Vokiečių St. 2, Vilnius)
Open: II-VII 12.00-19.30
“Lithuanian Art 2000–2010: Ten Years” is a retrospective exhibition which seeks to outline the strategies and processes present within contemporary Lithuanian art produced during the decade: and present works, or their documentation, that form what the curators’ consider to be the nucleus of the period. The exhibition is comprised of five thematic sections that survey dominant art strategies of the past decade: appropriation, collaboration, documentation, fictions and institutional critique.
Over 70 artists and artists’ groups and more than 100 works will be presented in “Lithuanian Art 2000–2010: Ten Years”. The exhibition will be accompanied by a programme of events and a full colour English-Lithuanian catalogue documenting not only the exposition but the Lithuanian art scene of the last ten years.
Sep
29
7-15 October
INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL SIRENOS (SIRENS)
Sirenos presents provoking and challenging modern European theatre and new impressive projects of the Lithuanian stage. Performances are staged in various theatres of Vilnius and other locations.
For more information please visit www.sirenos.lt
October
INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL VILNIUS JAZZ
Vilnius Jazz, the oldest festival, attracts the participation of the best Lithuanian jazz performers and prominent jazzmen from other countries. Vilnius Jazz is famous for creative and ambitious programmes and improvisations.
For more information please visit www.vilniusjazz.lt
20-30 October
INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL GAIDA (THE TUNE)
This, the main and largest contemporary music festival in Lithuania, presents the newest music trends, fashions and creative processes in Lithuania and the world and attracts the participation of prominent original performers.
For more information please visit www.vilniusfestivals.lt
November
GRAND PARADE OF MUSICIANS
This is a unique event of Lithuanian performers, which has taken the shape of a concert-marathon lasting from nine to ten hours. Hundreds of performers take part in the event—from the most prominent country musicians and groups to young talents who have already won recognition in international contests.
November
INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL VILNIUS MAMA JAZZ
The youngest jazz festival in Lithuania, open to all styles and trends of jazz music, has already taken its place among the most significant events both in Vilnius and all over Lithuania.
For more information please visit www.vilniuscityjazz.lt
Sep
24
To start the tour we offer Birstonas city – one of the oldest balneology resorts in Lithuania. Birstonas has been recorded from the Middle Ages. The most significant event in the history of the science of resorts was the initiation of mud application for healing purposes in Birstonas. The peat for the healing mud was brought from the Velniabliudis peatbog and the mud treatment centre decorated with the emblem of the Red Cross was built in 1927. It is not only the unique natural resourses but also the exclusive landscape of this terrain that attracts holidaymakers to visit Birstonas and its surroundings. There are many hotels and treatment venues for the rest and relaxing Spa procedures in Birstonas. To satiate your soul we offer visit folk artist’s Andrius Lik studio or walk along the beautiful riverside.
Continue your trip traveling to Alytus – the largest city of Southern Lithuania. Abundant with forests and verdurous hills Alytus is divided by a 16 km winding of the Nemunas River. The lands of Alytus are spread on the both banks of Nemunas River. Nowadays the town is proud of its traditions, culture, the impressive and unique landscape and its hospitable and sincere people. Beautiful Alytus Mound definitely will enriche your acquaintance with the city. The hundreds of years old Alytus Mound is the witness of the town foundation. . It is a historical and cultural monument and today there are a group of sculptures called Ancestors of Alytus Mound at the bottom of it. Later you should visit incredible Pivasiunai Church. Pivašiūnai, a small village in the picturesque lowlands of Dzukija, lies alongside Lake Ilgis and the immense Gineitiškiai forest, some 25 km east of Alytus. Pivašiūnai has long been known not only for its beautiful nature, but also – and even more so – for its church with a miraculous painting of the Mother of God and Child. In 1988, Cardinal Vincentas Sladkevičius adorned the famous image of Our Lady of Pivašiūnai with crowns blessed by Pope John Paul II and bestowed her with the title of “Comfort of the Afflicted”.
Sep
23
Date: 2010-09-23 | Event starts: 19:00
Ticket prices: 30 Lt
Venue: Vilnius Town Hall (Didžioji St. 31, Vilnius)
The Riga Saxophone Quartet (RSQ) made its promising debut in 1992, and this marked the beginning of a new era of academic saxophone music in Latvia. At that time the ensemble\’s personnel were different; the current members have been together since the year 2009. The only remaining original member is the quartet\’s founder, Artis Simanis. The RSQ is the central axis for the International Saxophone Music Festival SAXOPHONIA, which was held for the sixth time in February of 2009 in Latvia. The RSQ has earned wide acclaim from its audiences and from highly critical specialists; it has selected stylistically appealing repertoire, and has reached for the highest level of professionalism in its technical mastery and subtle musicianship. A significant role has been devoted to breaking the stereotype of the saxophone as a purely jazz instrument.
Sep
21
Twelve capital’s major nightclubs have reported that 2010 September 24th is an open door night. Vilnius night clubs will open the door for free and each will present a unique musical programme. An unforgettable club night is guaranteed for Vilnius residents and guests, who will be able to migrate freely from one club to another all night long and choose favorite club and music.
GREEN Night – event, which has not an analogue, will provide fundamentally new quality for Vilnius night life. GREEN NIGHT project involved 12 Vilnius nightclubs and music sites:
„Balti drambliai“,
„Briusly“,
„Čaplino terasa“,
„Gravity“,
„Havana Social Club“,
„Menų loftas“,
„Paparazzi“,
„Tamsta“,
„Tarantino“,
„The Lift“,
„Vasaros terasa“,
„Woo“.
Sep
20
Date: 2010-09-25 | Event starts: 19:00
Ticket prices: 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 Lt
Venue: St. Catherine‘s Church (Vilniaus St. 30, Vilnius)
Soloists:
ASTA KRIKŠČIŪNAITĖ (soprano)
STEIN SKJERVOLD (baritone, Norway)
With: LRT CHILDREN’S CHOIR (Leader: Regina Maleckaitė)
VILNIUS State Choir (Artistic Director and Conductor: Povilas Gylys)
Vilnius City Municipality ST. CHRISTOPHER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Conductors: POVILAS GYLYS, DONATAS KATKUS
Tormented by his demons, W. A. Mozart created one of his most beautiful and famous works - Symphony No. 40 in G minor; even while deaf, L. van Beethoven presented a masterpiece to the world’s audiences - his Symphony No. 9; and it was after his son’s sudden death that English composer J. Rutter created the stunningly exquisite “Mass of the Children”.
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Sep
17
Date: 2010-09-18 | Event starts: 19:00
Ticket prices: Free admission
Event duration: 7 - 9 pm
Venue: Neris Embankment near the King Mindaugas Bridge
An impressive play of fire sculptures - a mystery play is a traditional, annual, popular and successful autumn event for Autumn equinox and Gediminas event commemoration.
Sculptures of wood and straw are created by professional artists, candles put in different ornaments are lighted by schollchildren of Vilnius schools.
Accompanied by music the straw sculptures turn into fire sculptures and play the roles of sculptures of the fire mystery play.
