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Nov
2
Lithuanian ambassador in Washington Žygimantas Pavilionis believes that the Secretary of the USA Hillary Clinton will arrive to Vilnius on December, where will be hold the European Security and Cooperation Organisation (ESCO) foreign ministers‘ meeting.
According to the diplomat, another solution would send a bad signal to the neighbors in the East, which, according to the ambassador, are “retreating from democracy.”
ESCO Ministerial Council session will be held on December 6-7 in Vilnius.
According to Ž. Pavilionis, bussiness of Lithuania in USA could be more intensive and institutions in Lithuania must put all their efforts to attract tourists from USA to Lithuania.
Sep
29
It is an exceptional event in Lithuania, providing a broad perspective on contemporary trends in jazz from all over the world. Over the years Vilnius Jazz has earned a reputation of a radical avant-garde festival oriented towards novelty and limit-stretching creativity. The stylistic boundaries of jazz and free improvised music are often crossed and expanded here by offering joint projects with musicians from the academic, ethnic, rock and industrial music backgrounds. The International Vilnius Jazz Festival is renowned for its creative and ambitious programmes featuring some of the biggest names on the international jazz scene alongside the best of Lithuanian talent.
The festival’s hall of fame includes such world-class names as The Zawinul Syndicate (USA), Sonny Simmons-Oliver Lake Quartet (USA), Courtney Pine Group (UK), Billy Cobham Band (USA), Arthur Blythe Quartet (USA), Steve Lacy (USA), Leroy Jenkins (USA), Viacheslav Ganelin (Israel), Otomo Yoshihide (Japan), Fred Frith (UK), Carlos Ward Quartet (USA), Defunkt (USA), Django Bates (UK), Cinematic Orchestra (UK), Iva Bittova (Czech Republic), Myra Melford Quartet (USA), Cuong Vu Trio (USA), Willem Breuker Kollektief (NL), Kazutoki Umezu (Japan), Marc Ducret Trio (FR) and many others. Many international projects have been organised through close collaboration with international cultural institutions and foundations, such as Goethe Institut, British Council, Swedish Institute, Pro Helvetia, US Arts International and Japan Foundation. Attracting an audience of around 5000 each year, Vilnius Jazz has played a formative role for several generations of jazz fans. It has also to its credit helped develop local players who have then moved onto performing in other European venues and international jazz groups. Vilnius Jazz is also inextricably linked with the development of a distinctive Vilnius jazz school. Recognised as one of the most important signposts in Eastern Europe, Vilnius Jazz remains devoted to nurturing and promoting the living tradition of improvised music in Lithuania. In 2005, it joined the membership of the Europe Jazz Network.
PROGRAMME 2011:
October 13, 19:00 Meta Marie Louise (Switzerland) Asaf Sirkis Trio (United Kingdom)
October 14, 19:00 Das Kapital (Germany/Denmark/France) Martin Lubenov’s Jazzta Prasta (Austria)
October 15, 20:00 Miyeon - Park Je Chun (South Korea) Colin Vallon Trio (Switzerland)
October 16, 15:00 Sheep Got Waxed (Lithuania) Jazz 4 (Lithuania) Retired Musicians Social Club (Lithuania)
October 16, 19:00 Petras Vyšniauskas - Juozas Milašius (Lithuania) Jean Louis (France)
Aug
26
In the eve of the St. Bartholomew’s day, the 24th of August of 1495, the Grand Duke of Lithuania Alexander confirmed the status of the first guild in Vilnius. The ruling privilege was granted for the goldsmiths. Since then, the St. Bartholomewsday became an important celebration for Vilnius craftsmen: the biggest festivals were taking place on the St Bartholomew’s day.
The St. Bartholomew’s fair is revived each year, with a great event reconstructing crafts, arts and guild traditions of late medieval ages and renaissance.
This year, special event will concentrate on the guild of Vilnius potters,which was established 430 years ago.
Program for 26th of August, Friday:
11 a.m. The beginning of the craftsmen fair.
12 a.m. The cortege of craftsmen with the flags of Vilnius guilds. The Gates of Dawn, Vokiečių str., Dominikonų str., Šv. Jonų str., Pilies str., Didžioji str., City Hall square.
1 p.m. The opening ceremony of St. Bartholomew’s fair.
2 p.m. The play The Benjamin performed by the Hive- troupe of The Doll theatre.
3 p.m. The juggler performance, the medieval games. The group Vagabundus collective (Czech Republic).
4 p.m. Moulding competition.
5 p.m. The traditional English raree-show Punch and Judy Show, by the Hive-troupe of The Doll Theatre.
6 p.m. English country-dance J. Playford (1623–1686/7) Once I loved a maiden fair…. The troupe of the old dance Festa Cortese.
7. p.m. The music groupe Remdih (Czech Republic). 13th – 16th c. The European Medieval music.
8. p.m. The fakyr performance. The groupe Vagabundus collective (Czech Republic).
Program for 27th of August, Saturday:
11 a.m. The beginning of the craftsmen fair.
12 a.m. The juggler performance, the medieval games. The group Vagabundus collective (Czech Republic).
2 p.m. The play The fairy-tale about a turtle (on the motives of Žanis Gryva book), performed byHive-the troupe of The Doll Theatre.
3 p.m. The throwing competition.
4 p.m. Festa Cortese Kids branly programme The Pease.
5 p.m. The joint project The French Branles of the 16th c. Members: the music group Remdih (Czech Republic) and the medieval dance troupe Festa Cortese (Lithuania).
6 p.m. The pageant of gentry fight.
7. p.m. The music groupe Remdih (Czech Republic). 13th – 16th c. The European Medieval music.
8. p.m. The fakyr performance. The groupe Vagabundus collective (Czech Republic).
Aug
19
Vilnius airport welcomes and escorts guests of Vilnius and Lithuania with big photographies of most amazing and outsanding moments of Lithuanian basketball. Visitors and travellers will be able to see not only basketball players from Lithuania but also from other national teams like Russia, Greece, Spain, etc. Photographies will delight travellers till the end of the Basketball Championship.
Aug
5
Snoras Snow Arena is one of the first winter entertainment complex not only in Lithuania but also in Baltic Countries, which will work all year-round.
For guests pleasure Snoras Snow arena offers:
- 2-closed ski tracks, working all year-round;
- outdoor track, starting to operate when outdoor temperatures drops to 5 ° C;
- snowboard park;
- equipment and clothing rental, and maintenance items;
- ski School DruSkiSchool;
- children’s amusement park DruFunPark;
- shops;
- restaurants / bars;
- toilet for persons with disabilities;
- mother and baby room;
- terrace with panoramic views;
- smoking areas;
- ATMs;
- Wi-Fi;
- 380 parking spaces.
Everyone is welcome to enjoy snow sport and winter leisure entertainments from 26th of August.
Jul
28
Visitors of Vilnius will have unique opportunity to admire old cars, which will be exhibited in The Town Hall square. The parade takes place on 30th of July from 12.00 to 14.00.
Car club from region of Warsaw organize this exhibition to commemorate M.K Čiurlionis 100 years death anniversary and his friendship with the famous Polish artist Eugenijus Moravskis (Eugeniusz Morawski). The exhibition contains 12 old cars.
Exhibition of ancient cars also will be presented in Druskininkai and Varėna on 28th of July and Trakai and Vievis on 29th of July.
Jul
19
Rokiškis manor became the Lithuanian Tourism destination 2011th “Restore and adapt the buildings for tourism “contest winner. This EDEN (European Destinations of Excellence) project is announced and the awards for the most attractive tourist areas in Lithuania are given by the State Tourism Department (SDT).
Lithuanian Tourism Destinations of Excellence 2011th title for Rokiskis manor is given for well-equipped mansion exposure, history and culture of nurturing and upbringing of the younger generation.
EDEN Project Awards also announced four other awards andattractive tourism destination. Second place went to Project “Biržai Castle “, third place was awarded for educational activities - the winner was Žaliukai Miller Homestead. In the fourth place left Kurtuvenai manor, which won for the versatility and complexity of theassessment of tourist activities.
