Events in Riga OCTOBER | NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2016

EVENTS IN RIGA OCTOBER | NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2016

CONTENTS

2 October Events

24 November Events

40 December Events

52 List of venue addresses

RIGA TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES At the Riga Tourist Information Centre (Rātslaukums 6), you can receive more information, as well as tickets to most of the events mentioned.

Rātslaukums 6. Phone: +371 67037900 Kaļķu iela 16. Phone: +371 67227444 Riga International Coach Terminal Prāgas iela 1. Phone: +371 67220555

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©Cover Photo: Tēvijas Sargs This information has been prepared on 05.09.2016. The Riga Tourism Development Bureau is not responsible for any changes made by event organisers. EVENT CALENDAR

Date Time Event Venue Pg. 11:00-17:00 The Dom Museum — Temple for Museum of the History 01.01.-30.12. 44 (III-VII) Science and Art of Riga and Navigation 11:00-17:00 Museum of the History of Riga and Museum of the History 01.01.-30.12. 44 (III-VII) Navigation: Recent acquisitions of Riga and Navigation 11:00-17:00 Exhibition "Anton Buchholtz (1848– Museum of the History 01.01.-30.12. 44 (III-VII) 1901): numismatist and collector" of Riga and Navigation 01.01.-30.12. 10:00-18:00 Osteo's Stories at the Zoo Riga Zoo 44 11:00-17:00 Exhibition: Silver cup "21st Century Museum of the History 01.01.-30.12. 44 (III-VII) Renaissance" of Riga and Navigation 11:00-17:00 Exhibition. Spotlight on a Special Item Museum of the History 01.01.-30.12. 46 (III-VII) from the Museum Collection of Riga and Navigation 10:00-17:00 (III, V), 10:00-19:00 Natural History 15.01.-31.12. Exhibition "Amber through the times" 46 (IV), 11:00- Museum of Latvia 17:00 (VI, VII) 11:00-16:00 The Botanical Garden of 03.02.-30.11. Tropical Butterfly House 30 (I-VII) the University of Latvia Interior design gallery 01.05.-31.12. Exhibition – Drawings on Water 30 CREA 11:00-17:00 Exhibiton "Tour Your Native Land!" Lat- Museum of the History 19.05.-30.12. 30 (III-VII) via's Tourism Propaganda in the 1930s" of Riga and Navigation 10:00-17:00 Exhibition "The Age of the Vikings and National History 01.06.-23.10. 6 (II-VII) the Swedes in Latvia" Museum of Latvia 01.07.-30.10. 10:00-18:00 Exhibit of children's drawings at Riga Zoo Riga Zoo 6 11:00-17:00 (II, IV, V, VI, VII), Exhibition. The Vasilyev Collection. Riga Museum of Deco- 14.07.-16.10. 6 11:00-19:00 "Nature Tamed" - 18th-21st Century rative Arts and Design (III) 11:00-18:00 11.08.-09.10. llga Dreiblate's solo show Riga Porcelain Museum 6 (II-VII) 10:00-18:00 (II-IV), 10:00- Janis Rozentāls' 150th Anniversary Latvian National 13.08.-30.10. 20:00 (V), 6 Exhibit Museum of Art 10:00-17:00 (VI-VII) 10:00-18:00 (II-IV), 10:00- Janis Rozentāls (1866–1916).Art and Latvian National 13.08.-30.10. 20:00 (V), 7 Technique Museum of Art 10:00-17:00 (VI-VII) 10:00-18:00 (II-IV), 10:00- Exhibit. "With Eyes on Finland, but Latvian National 13.08.-30.10. 20:00 (V), 7 Heart in Latvia" Museum of Art 10:00-17:00 (VI-VII) 11:00-18:00 (II, III, V), 11:00- National Museum of Sandra Krastiņa's solo exhibit. 09.09.-06.11. 20:00 (IV), Art exhibition space 30 "Civilisti"/"Civilians" 12:00-17:00 "Arsenāls" (VI, VII) Festival "Sculpture Quadrennial Riga 10.09.-28.10. Riga 7 2016" 10:00-18:00 (II-IV), 10:00- Exhibition "Raimonds Staprāns. Five Latvian National 10.09.-20.11. 20:00 (V), 30 Paintings" Museum of Art 10:00-17:00 (VI-VII) Tribute exhibit for master painter Janis Riga Art Nouveau 16.09.-27.11. 10:00-18:00 31 Rozentāls Museum Arts and sciences festival "Open Fields 29.09.-06.11. Riga 31 RIXC 2016" 30.09.-11.10. Theatre Festival Golden Mask Riga 7 International Design Exhibit "Design Ķīpsala International 01.10. 10:00-19:00 7 Isle 2016" Exposition Centre International Furniture, Interior and Ķīpsala International 01.10. 10:00-19:00 8 Lighting Exhibit "Baltic Furniture 2016" Exposition Centre 01.10.-16.10. 10:00-18:00 Winter-wear on parade in Riga Zoo Riga Zoo 8

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Date Time Event Venue Pg. "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the unique 01.10. 12:00-12:20 sound of Riga Dome organ for 20 Riga Dome Cathedral 8 minutes Latvian National Opera 01.10. 12:00 The little magic flute 8 and Ballet Latvian National Opera 01.10. 19:00 Opera "Faust" 9 and Ballet FIA World Rally Championship /Latvia Biķernieki Sports 01.10.-02.10. 9 round/ Complex International Design Exhibit "Design Ķīpsala International 02.10. 10:00-17:00 7 Isle 2016" Exposition Centre International Furniture, Interior and Ķīpsala International 02.10. 10:00-17:00 8 Lighting Exhibit "Baltic Furniture 2016" Exposition Centre Raimonds Pauls, with vocal group Culture centre 02.10. 17:00 9 "Framest", live in concert "Ziemeļblāzma" Latvian National Opera 02.10. 19:00 Opera "Faust" 9 and Ballet 03.10. 19:30 Riga "Dinamo" HC, Season #9 Arena Riga 9 11:00-18:00 (II, Romans Suta and Exhibit. "From Words to a Line". The 04.10.-10.12. III, V, VI), 11:00- Aleksandra Beļcova 10 Book Illustrations of Romans Suta 19:00 (IV) Museum Latvian National Opera 04.10. 19:00 Kristine Opolais in solo concert 10 and Ballet 11:00-18:00 Gallery Daugava, 05.10.-19.11. Art exhibit. Juta Rindina. "Vase" 10 (II-VI) Ausekļa Street "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the unique 05.10. 12:00-12:20 sound of Riga Dome organ for 20 Riga Dome Cathedral 8 minutes Latvian National Opera 05.10. 19:00 Ballet "Romeo and Juliet" 10 and Ballet 05.10. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 10 Latvian National Opera 06.10. 19:00 Opera "La Traviata" 12 and Ballet Autumn Chamber Music Festival. 06.10. 19:00 Great Guild 12 Mozart, Mendelssohn and Bellini 06.10. 19:30 Riga "Dinamo" HC, Season #9 Arena Riga 9 Latvian National Opera 07.10. 17:30 Musical "The Sound of Music" 12 and Ballet 07.10. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 10 Latvian National Opera 07.10. 19:00 Ballet "Raymonda" 12 and Ballet 07.10. 21:45 Latvian national football team in action Skonto stadium 12 "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the unique 08.10. 12:00-12:20 sound of Riga Dome organ for 20 Riga Dome Cathedral 8 minutes Latvian National Opera 08.10. 12:00 Musical "The Sound of Music" 12 and Ballet 08.10. 17:00 Riga "Dinamo" HC, Season #9 Arena Riga 9 Old St. Gertrudes 08.10. 18:00 Concerts on Sauer organ 13 Church 08.10. 19:00 Ball at the Small Guild Small Guild 13 Latvian National Opera 08.10. 19:00 Opera "Mackbeth" 13 and Ballet 08.10. 19:00 Inga Kalna live in concert Dzintari Concert Hall 13 Latvian Ethnographic 09.10. 12:00-16:00 The Porridge day 13 Open-air Museum Latvian National Opera 09.10. 19:00 Ballet "The Sleeping Beauty" 14 and Ballet 09.10. 20:00 Passenger in concert Palladium Rīga 14

10.10. 21:45 Latvian national football team in action Skonto stadium 12

10.10.-16.10. Autumn Riga Restaurant week Riga 14 3 EVENT CALENDAR

Date Time Event Venue Pg. 10:00-17:00 (III, V), 10:00-19:00 Natural History 12.10.-16.10. "Pumpkins - For Good Health-2016" 14 (IV), 11:00- Museum of Latvia 17:00 (VI, VII) "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the unique 12.10. 12:00-12:20 sound of Riga Dome organ for 20 Riga Dome Cathedral 8 minutes Latvian National Opera 12.10. 19:00 Ballet "Scheherazade and her Tales" 14 and Ballet Autumn Chamber Music Festival. An 12.10. 19:00 Evening of Sonatas by Beethoven, Small Guild 15 Debussy and Franck Exhibition "Environment and Energy Ķīpsala International 13.10. 10:00-18:00 15 2016" Exposition Centre International Construction, Renovation Ķīpsala International 13.10. 10:00-18:00 and Interior Exhibit "House. Apartment 15 Exposition Centre 2016" Ķīpsala International 13.10. 10:00-18:00 Exhibition: Realty & Investment 15 Exposition Centre Latvian National Opera 13.10. 19:00 Opera "iemūrētie"/"The Immured" 16 and Ballet International Construction, Renovation Ķīpsala International 14.10. 10:00-18:00 and Interior Exhibit "House. Apartment 15 Exposition Centre 2016" Ķīpsala International 14.10. 10:00-18:00 Exhibition: Realty & Investment 15 Exposition Centre Exhibition "Environment and Energy Ķīpsala International 14.10. 10:00-18:00 15 2016" Exposition Centre Latvian National Opera 14.10. 19:00 Ballet "Coppélia" 16 and Ballet 14.10. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 10 Intars Busulis. Latvian Radio Big Band. 14.10. 19:00 Spikeri Concert Hall Latvian Jazz Suite. International Construction, Renovation Ķīpsala International 15.10. 10:00-18:00 and Interior Exhibit "House. Apartment 15 Exposition Centre 2016" Ķīpsala International 15.10. 10:00-18:00 Exhibition: Realty & Investment 15 Exposition Centre Exhibition "Environment and Energy Ķīpsala International 15.10. 10:00-18:00 15 2016" Exposition Centre 15.10.-16.10. 10:00-18:00 Animal Days 2016 Riga Zoo 16 "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the unique 15.10. 12:00-12:20 sound of Riga Dome organ for 20 Riga Dome Cathedral 8 minutes Old St. Gertrudes 15.10. 18:00 Concerts on Sauer organ 13 Church Latvian National Opera 15.10. 19:00 Opera "Madama Butterfly" 16 and Ballet 15.10. 19:00 Jubilee concert for Imants Kalniņš Dzintari Concert Hall 18 Autumn Chamber Music Festival. Medi- Art Museum Riga 15.10. 20:00 18 tation for Voice and Electric Guitar Bourse Exhibition "Environment and Energy Ķīpsala International 16.10. 10:00-17:00 15 2016" Exposition Centre International Construction, Renovation Ķīpsala International 16.10. 10:00-17:00 and Interior Exhibit "House. Apartment 15 Exposition Centre 2016" Ķīpsala International 16.10. 10:00-17:00 Exhibition: Realty & Investment 15 Exposition Centre Latvian National Opera 16.10. 12:00 The Birds' Opera 18 and Ballet Latvian National Opera 16.10. 18:00 The Birds' Opera 18 and Ballet 17.10.-30.12. 10:00-16:00 Winter-wear on parade in Riga Zoo Riga Zoo 8

17.10. 19:30 Riga "Dinamo" HC, Season #9 Arena Riga 9 "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the unique 19.10. 12:00-12:20 sound of Riga Dome organ for 20 Riga Dome Cathedral 8 minutes 4 OCTOBER 2016

Date Time Event Venue Pg. "Happy Birthday, Steve Reich". Concert at 19.10. 19:00 Spikeri Concert Hall 18 the Autumn Chamber Music Festival 19.10. 19:30 Riga "Dinamo" HC, Season #9 Arena Riga 9 Business technology and innovation fair Ķīpsala International 20.10. 10:00-18:00 19 Riga COMM 2016 Exposition Centre Business innovation conference "Riga Ķīpsala International 20.10. 10:00-19:00 19 COMM 2016" Exposition Centre Ķīpsala International 21.10. 10:00-18:00 Exhibition "Riga Photo Show 2016" 19 Exposition Centre Business technology and innovation fair Ķīpsala International 21.10. 10:00-18:00 19 Riga COMM 2016 Exposition Centre 21.10. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 10 Autumn Chamber Music Festival. A 21.10. 19:00 symphony by Beethoven and a world Great Guild 19 premiere by Vasks (viola concerto) Riga Jazz 2016 concert: "Celebrating National Library of 21.10. 19:00 20 Ella Fitzgerald" Latvia 21.10. 19:30 Riga "Dinamo" HC, Season #9 Arena Riga 9 Ķīpsala International 22.10. 10:00-18:00 Exhibition "Riga Photo Show 2016" 19 Exposition Centre "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the unique 22.10. 12:00-12:20 sound of Riga Dome organ for 20 Riga Dome Cathedral 8 minutes 22.10. 19:30 Placebo Arena Riga 20

22.10.-23.10. Rally "Latvia 2016" Jūrmala 20 Ķīpsala International 23.10. 10:00-17:00 Exhibition "Riga Photo Show 2016" 19 Exposition Centre Latvian National Opera 23.10. 12:00 The little magic flute 8 and Ballet Latvian National Opera 23.10. 15:00 The little magic flute 8 and Ballet Latvian Ethnographic 23.10. 16:00-20:00 Eve of the Dead 20 Open-air Museum Pianist Arta Arnicāne and her solo concert Culture centre 25.10. 19:00 20 "Ūdens noskaņas"/"Mood of Waters" "Ziemeļblāzma" 10:00-17:00 (III, V), 10:00-19:00 Natural History 26.10.-12.12. Climate change exhibition 22 (IV), 11:00- Museum of Latvia 17:00 (VI, VII) 10:00-17:00 National History 26.10.-31.12. Exhibition "Gloves, Mittens" 22 (II-VII) Museum of Latvia "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the unique 26.10. 12:00-12:20 sound of Riga Dome organ for 20 Riga Dome Cathedral 8 minutes 27.10.- 10:00-17:00 Exhibition "Version - Latvians: Latvian National History 22 01.09.2017 (II-VII) Ethnographic Exhibition of 1896" Museum of Latvia 10:00-18:00 (I- Estonian contemporary jewelry group 28.10.-14.11. V), 11:00-17:00 Putti Art Gallery 22 show "Castles on Air" (VI) 28.10. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 10 Latvian National Opera 28.10. 19:00 Ballet "Peer Gynt" 23 and Ballet "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the unique 29.10. 12:00-12:20 Riga Dome Cathedral 8 sound of Riga Dome organ for 20 minutes Old St. Gertrudes 29.10. 18:00 Concerts on Sauer organ 13 Church 29.10. 18:00 World Music Festival PORTA 1st concert "Daile" music hall 23 Latvian National Opera 29.10. 19:00 Ballet "Peer Gynt" 23 and Ballet Latvian National Opera 30.10. 12:00 Operetta "The Bat" 23 and Ballet Latvian National Opera 30.10. 19:00 Operetta "The Bat" 23 and Ballet Latvian Radio Choir. Four Spooky 30.10. 19:00 "Daile" music hall Stories (a black comedy in one act) 5 EVENTS

Janis Rozentāls’ 150th Anniversary Exhibit

EXHIBITION "THE AGE OF THE VIKINGS AND THE SWEDES IN LATVIA" 01.06.-23.10. 10:00-17:00 (II-VII) This exhibition describes the significance of the peoples of Lettland in the context: "northern/eastern Europe, 7th-12th century", depicts their high-toned culture and influence in the region, tells of the interaction between eastern Baltic inhabitants and Scandinavians - all attesting to the fact that Lettland/Latvia is indeed a shining entity in this part of the world with lasting influence. National History Museum of Latvia

EXHIBIT OF CHILDREN'S DRAWINGS AT RIGA ZOO 01.07.-30.10. 10:00-17:00 (I-VII) The corridor of the Tropical house at the Riga Zoo is filled with youthful imagination, as can be seen in a showing of drawings courtesy of the Riga Pupil Palace. Over 100 works given the theme "Latvian Animals in Landscapes". Here the school children prove their ability to imagine the animals in multiple settings and seasons. Riga Zoo

EXHIBITION. THE VASILYEV COLLECTION. "NATURE TAMED" - 18TH-21ST CENTURY 14.07.-16.10. 11:00-17:00 (II, IV, V, VI, VII), 11:00-19:00 (III) "Nature Tamed" is Project #8 that the Latvian National Museum of Art has organized in collaboration with ABLV Bank and the Alexander Vasilyev Foundation. This new venture is meant as a tribute to the never-ending symbiosis between nature and fashion - in multiple combinations spanning three centuries. This exhibit, now open at the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design, is a world premiere as there has never been a major showing like this of the Vasilyev Collection. Riga Museum of Decorative Arts and Design

LLGA DREIBLATE’S SOLO SHOW 11.08.-09.10. 11:00-18:00 (II-VII) Porcelain is her medium, and her career at the Riga factory (RPR) as a full-fledged artist lasted from 1953 to 1995. She dealt mainly with creating the decorative de- signs for various items, with nature always being her primary source of inspiration. Riga Porcelain Museum

JANIS ROZENTĀLS’ 150TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBIT 13.08.-30.10. 10:00-18:00 (II-IV), 10:00-20:00 (V), 10:00-17:00 (VI-VII) In August of this year, one of the all-time greats of Latvian painting, Jānis Rozentāls (1866-1916) will be hailed with a large scale retrospective exhibit in the newly-renovated National Museum of Art, focused on at an international conference, and forever remembered with a new album of reproductions (the latter is the work of the "Neputns" Publishing House and the Literature and Music Museum) plus photographs and other documentary material. Latvian National Museum of Art 6 OCTOBER 2016

International Design Exhibit "Design Isle 2016"

JANIS ROZENTĀLS (1866–1916).ART AND TECHNIQUE 13.08.-30.10. 10:00-18:00 (II-IV), 10:00-20:00 (V), 10:00-17:00 (VI-VII) The Latvian National Museum of Art, in its freshly renovated Large Hall, pays tribute to master painter Jānis Rozentāls (1866-1916) with a definitive retrospective. His 150th anniversary this year internationally has been included in UNESCO’s calendar of days to be celebrated. Latvian National Museum of Art

EXHIBIT. "WITH EYES ON FINLAND, BUT HEART IN LATVIA" 13.08.-30.10. 10:00-18:00 (II-IV), 10:00-20:00 (V), 10:00-17:00 (VI-VII) The Latvian National Museum of Art, with a major retrospective, is paying tribute to one of the greats of Latvian art in his 150th anniversary year - Jānis Rozentāls (1866-1916). This happening is included in UNESCO’s list of noteworthy events in 2016. he Finnish-Latvian Friendship Society, known as "Rozentālls-suera", in tan- dem with the retrospective present an informative traveling exhibit - the first stop for "With Eyes on Finland, but Heart in Latvia." Latvian National Museum of Art

FESTIVAL "SCULPTURE QUADRENNIAL RIGA 2016" 10.09.-28.10. Sculpture Quadrennial Riga (SQR) is an international contemporary art festival focusing on sculpture and installation, bringing together artists from many different countries and backgrounds as a means to reflect on globally important developments. Riga

THEATRE FESTIVAL GOLDEN MASK 30.09.-11.10. The annual Russian theatre festival that offers the best drama, ballet, opera, and puppet theatre productions which have received or have been nominated for the Russian National Theatre Award Golden Mask. Riga

INTERNATIONAL DESIGN EXHIBIT "DESIGN ISLE 2016" 30.09.-01.10. 10:00-19:00, 02.10. 10:00-17:00 When the fall season appears, Riga wears the crown of capital of design in the Baltic region as the Ķīpsala Center holds "Design Isle 2016". Only here and one time a year - the widest selection of what the industry offers. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the latest design solutions, and pinpoint the best one for your home or office. Also at the exhibit, showcases from Latvia’s top interior decorators. Professional consultation will assist you in every aspect, get to know the latest developments in the industry, or simply spend an afternoon in a creative and fruitful world. Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre

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Winter-wear on parade in Riga Zoo

INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE, INTERIOR AND LIGHTING EXHIBIT "BALTIC FURNITURE 2016" 30.09.-01.10. 10:00-19:00, 02.10. 10:00-17:00 You won’t want to miss the biggest such exhibition in the Baltics; a golden opportunity to buy modern, top quality, original and functional furniture for your guest room, bedroom, nursery, kitchen, den or office, decide on the maximum suitable lighting option for your specific space. Wide variety and advantageous possibilities here, also custom-made furniture options per your needs, expert consultations and advice – all this and more at "Baltic Furniture"! Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre

WINTER-WEAR ON PARADE IN RIGA ZOO 01.10.-16.10. 10:00-17:00 (I-VII), 17.10.-30.12. 10:00-16:00 (I-VII) Animals are already preparing warm fur coats for winter. For many species they differ from summer attire, which is why autumn is a special time at Riga Zoo – like a magic trick, new inhabitants have appeared. In the summer, the brown lynx family has now become gray, while camels, raccoon, and many other animals are taking pride in their thick furs, and thus are now much larger. Meanwhile, deer families have other worries – the rutting period. Riga Zoo

"CONCERTO PICCOLO" — ENJOY THE UNIQUE SOUND OF RIGA DOME ORGAN FOR 20 MINUTES 01.,05.,08.,12.,15.,19.,22.,26.,29.10., 02.,05.,09.,12.,16.,19.,23.,26., 30.11., 03.,07.,10.,14.,17.,21.,24.,28.12. 12:00-12:20 "Concerto Piccolo" gives the opportunity to relish one of the most splendid and valuable historical organ in the outstanding acoustics of Riga Dome. Riga Dome Cathedral

THE LITTLE MAGIC FLUTE 01.10. 12:00, 23.10. 12:00 and 15:00, 06.11. 12:00 and 15:00 This innovative, new production was created by director Margo Zālīte with our younger audiences in mind. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

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Riga "Dinamo" HC, Season #9

OPERA "FAUST" 01.,02.10., 02.,24.11. 19:00 Dr. Faust is sinking into depression despite his many years, and the promise made to mysterious Mephistopheles - all his wishes granted in exchange for his soul. Charles Gounod’s marvelous opera, based on the Goethe tragedy, had its world premiere back in Paris in 1859. Here and now, director Aik Karapetyan offers late-Gothic mileau, with touches of German Expressionism, including silent movies. "However, this does not mean a production that will be ‘hopelessly serious," the director is quick to explain. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP /LATVIA ROUND/ 01.-02.10. For the first time ever in Latvia, a round of the FIA World Rally Championship - the Neste World RX of Latvia! Rallycross is fast, action-packed and easily viewed, gathering the elite of the racing world, like Gymkhana star Ken Block, rally legend Peter Solberg, 9-time World Rally champion Sebastien Loeb and others. The young and talented Latvians Reinis Nitišs and Jānis Baumanis will line up with the champs. Biķernieki Sports Complex

RAIMONDS PAULS, WITH VOCAL GROUP "FRAMEST", LIVE IN CONCERT 02.10. 17:00 Ziemeļblazma Community Center is certainly thinking BIG for its 103rd birthday celebration, having engaged the one and only Raimonds Pauls in a program of his early pop songs performed by the vocal group "Framest" (arrangements by musical director Jānis Ķirsis). Culture centre "Ziemeļblāzma"

RIGA "DINAMO" HC, SEASON #9 03.,06.,17.,19.,21.10., 01.,08.,10.,14.,24.,30.11., 02.,08.12. 19:30, 08.10., 12.,26.11., 04.,10.12. 17:00 Riga "Dinamo" opened its ninth season in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) on August 23, one of 29 teams competing for the Gagarin Cup in 2016/17. They rep- resent these nations: Russia, Latvia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Slovakia, Croatia, Finland and China. 60 games for each team in the regular season (30 of them at home), with 16 qualifying for the playoffs. Arena Riga

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Kristine Opolais in solo concert

EXHIBIT. "FROM WORDS TO A LINE". THE BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS OF ROMANS SUTA 04.10.-10.12. 11:00-18:00 (II, III, V, VI), 11:00-19:00 (IV) The famous Latvian artist Romans Suta pursued many genres in his career; he gar- nered acclaim as a painter, stage designer, set decorator for motion pictures, graphic artist, illustrator, and was a noted art critic and theoretician. This exhibition clearly shows Suta as a flawless master of composition who provides the written word a visual equivalent that is truly pleasing to the eye. Romans Suta and Aleksandra Beļcova Museum

KRISTINE OPOLAIS IN SOLO CONCERT 04.10., 19:00 After a five-year absence Kristine Opolais, the New York Metropolitan Opera star, is returning to Latvia with an extensive program. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

ART EXHIBIT. JUTA RINDINA. "VASE" 05.10.-19.11. 11:00-18:00 (II-VI) Latvian master of ceramics, Juta Rindina (1953) uses practically all materials in her works, and she is famous for her unusual motifs, reaching back to former forms from centuries ago. Recently she has found herself devoting much attention to a staple of pottery and ceramics – the vase. Whether the finish monochrome or multi-colored, Rindina’s wide imagination is on display. A sensitive eye and approach, entering multiple cultural worlds, and incomparable dynamism - all Rindina. Gallery Daugava, Ausekļa Street

BALLET "ROMEO AND JULIET" 05.10., 21.12. 19:00 Ballet of Sergey Prokofiev, born from themes of immortal tragedy of William Shake- speare, no doubt, is one of the most popular examples of its genre in the XX century. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

ORGAN MUSIC CONCERT AT RIGA DOME 05.,07.,14.,21.,28.10., 04.,06.,11.,20.,25.11., 02.,09.,16.,21.,28.,30.12. 19:00, 31.12. 16:00 Experienced Latvian organ players, as well as guests from many other countries participate in concerts of organ music. This offers an opportunity to enjoy one of the most splendid and valuable historic organs in the outstanding acoustics of the Riga Dome Cathedral. The Riga Dome Cathedral organ belongs to the highest achieve- ments of organ building of the late Romanticism period and is an excellent monu- ment to the history of music. Riga Dome Cathedral

EVENTS

Latvian national football team in action

OPERA "LA TRAVIATA" 06.10., 16.12. 19:00 Opera in 3 acts by Giuseppe Verdi. In Italian with surtitles in Latvian and in English. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

AUTUMN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL. MOZART, MENDELSSOHN AND BELLINI 06.10. 19:00 The Amsterdam Royal Concertgebow’s Alexei Ogrinchuk calls the oboe the physical- ly most-complicated instrument; it has thus even earned an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records. Mastery of the oboe and its accompanying artistry were the efforts of his pedagogues in both Moscow and Paris - at the same conservatories attended by such conducting luminaries as Valeriy Gergiyev and Mariss Jansons. Ogrinchuk calls his desire to conduct an artistic necessity, and here we will experienced him both as conductor and oboe soloist in a program of Mozart, Mendelssohn and Bellini. Great Guild

MUSICAL "THE SOUND OF MUSIC" 07.10. 17:30, 08.10., 13.11., 04.12. 12:00 Meet the joyful Maria, Captain von Trapp and his children, and other characters from Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s world-famous musical "The Sound of Music", in a concert for the entire family at the Latvian National Opera! Latvian National Opera and Ballet

BALLET "RAYMONDA" 07.10. 19:00 This work by genius Marius Petipa represents the artist’s rebirth in the twilight of his life. The Master created "Raymonda" at the age of 80 as the quintessence of his rich life. The plot is about a knight who embarks on a crusade and his bride. Dances by Raymonda and her friends appear as an accolade to female beauty and the mul- ticoloured gamut of her feelings, while the entrance of sheikh Abdu-Rakhman and his suite brings Oriental inebriation and passion to the ballet, briefly stirring up the admirable harmony of Raymonda’s world. LNO production transports the viewers into the wondrous atmosphere of the Middle Ages. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

LATVIAN NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM IN ACTION 07.,10.10. 21:45 This fall, get ready for football. Already September 2nd in "Skonto" Stadium, a friend- ly match versus Luxembourg, followed by World Cup qualifiers against Faroe Islands (October 7) and Hungary (October 10). Skonto stadium 12 OCTOBER 2016

Opera “Mackbeth”. Vladislavs Suļimskis. Photo: Agnese Zeltiņa

CONCERTS ON SAUER ORGAN 08.,15.,29.10., 20.11., 11.12. 18:00, 10.12. 16:00, 16.12. 19:00 The largest "Sauer Ltd."-made organ (1906) can be found in the (Old) St.Gertrude’s Church in midtown Riga. Before the Dome Cathedral was officially designated a concert hall in 1962, Gertrude’s Church was the primary venue in Riga for organ music concerts. And the instrument still sounds splendid, perfect for Romanticism period pieces with its diverse gamma of registers, clarion resonance and sheer beauty of sound. This series will examine various styles and eras, with a varied lineup of professional musicians to play and accompany the divine organ. Old St. Gertrudes Church

BALL AT THE SMALL GUILD 08.10., 12.11., 10.12. 19:00 Ballroom dancing – these are dances for people who like to and want to dance. Both your partner and the tune could be completely unknown to you. Small Guild

OPERA "MACKBETH" 08.10., 12.11. 19:00 Macbeth is Giuseppe Verdi’s tenth opera and his first to be inspired by William Shakespeare – whose Macbeth Verdi had loved since his youth. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

INGA KALNA LIVE IN CONCERT 08.10. 19:00 Opera diva Inga Kalna’s astonishing vocal prowess, intuitive but ‘right on’ interpretation make every appearance unforgettable either in a role, or on the concert stage. Fully at ease from the Baroque to the modern of today, from chamber music’s inti- macy to large-scale oratorios, or leading opera roles, Kalna is magnificent. Dzintari Concert Hall

THE PORRIDGE DAY 09.10. 12:00-16:00 The feast is called Porridge (Putra) Day in Latvia. Porridge is the most traditional Latvian dish. From the age-old semolina porridge known as pūtelis to today’s alter- native - debesmanna cranberry mousse. The names and varieties of this dish are too many to mention; certainly our hostesses will be generous in serving us a portion of one of them to sample the food staple of yesteryear. Latvian Ethnographic Open-air Museum

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Passenger

BALLET "THE SLEEPING BEAUTY" 09.10. 19:00 Princes and princesses, fairies and other heroes from fairy tales come together at Tchaikovsky’s ballet featuring wonderful music and memorable story about love that overcomes all difficulties. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

PASSENGER IN CONCERT 09.10. 20:00 Passenger’s smash single "Let Her Go" can count over one billion views on "You- Tube", and on the horizon the talented musician’s studio recording #8. In a career spanning 10 years, Passenger has performed live in all corners of the world - on a busy city street to the most prestigious concert halls and theaters. Palladium Rīga

AUTUMN RIGA RESTAURANT WEEK 10.-16.10 During this special week, Riga’s restaurants open their doors to all gourmands will- ing to treat themselves to an array of delicious tastes for an especially affordable price of 15–20 euros for a three-course meal. Riga

"PUMPKINS - FOR GOOD HEALTH-2016" 12.10.-16.10. 10:00-17:00 (III, V), 10:00-19:00 (IV), 11:00-17:00 (VI, VII) It has become tradition that the month of October is spent saluting the pumpkin. At this annual exhibit, the Arturs Silde-led "Tomāts" Gardening Club will read lectures and provide consultation. Natural History Museum of Latvia

BALLET "SCHEHERAZADE AND HER TALES" 12.10., 17.11. 19:00 Shahriyar, the Sultan of ancient Persia, is left bitter after being betrayed by an un- faithful wife. For this reason, each night he marries an innocent virgin, only to have her beheaded the following morning. This pattern continues until he meets his vi- zier’s oldest daughter, Scheherazade, who is able to conquer and soften the sultan’s hardened heart with her stories and myths... Latvian National Opera and Ballet

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Autumn Chamber Music Festival. An Evening of Sonatas by Beethoven, Debussy and Franck

AUTUMN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL. AN EVENING OF SONATAS BY BEETHOVEN, DEBUSSY AND FRANCK 12.10. 19:00 Two vibrant Latvian musicians - Marta Sudraba /cello/ and Ieva Oša /piano/, in recent years have made their careers in a country with distinguished musical traditions - Austria. Sudraba’s velvet-smooth sound, honed and nurtured as a member of the singular sensation "Kremerata Baltica", can now be heard in the opera house in Vi- enna, and often as a member of the cello corps of the Vienna Philharmonic. Concert colleague Ieva Oša - award winner at the 1st International Schubert Competition, a seasoned and enthusiastic chamber musician, since 1991 is a member of the faculty at Graz School of Music. You could say that Oša is handing down to the next gener- ation the schooling she received from the brilliant Valdis Krastiņš and Inta Villeruša, Small Guild

EXHIBITION "ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY 2016" 13.-15.10. 10:00-18:00, 16.10. 10:00-17:00 The exhibition will cover a wide range of issues related to energy efficiency solutions, will offer a comprehensive survey of the latest energy-saving and green technologies, necessity of implementation and application in practice. Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre

INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION AND INTERIOR EXHIBIT "HOUSE. APARTMENT 2016" 13.-15.10. 10:00-18:00, 16.10. 10:00-17:00 The exhibition, titled in Latvian: "Māja. Dzīvoklis 2016", will present the very best of construction supplies, renovation options, living space with all amenities, interior design and home furnishings. For those wanting to economize or go the exclusive route for your interior remodeling, experts at the exhibit will help you decide, provide DIY advice, set you up with the best contractors to make your dream(house) come true. Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre

EXHIBITION: REALTY & INVESTMENT 13.-15.10. 10:00-18:00, 16.10. 10:00-17:00 Find out about the latest projects, conclude a management contract, consult with a professional in legal matters and mortgage loans --all this and more at the international real estate property event "Realty & Investment" Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre

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Opera “Iemūrētie”/“The Immured”. Raimonds Bramanis. Photo: Agnese Zeltiņa

OPERA "IEMŪRĒTIE"/"THE IMMURED" 13.10., 16.11. 19:00 Composer Ēriks Ešenvalds’ opera - a saga about the new National Library - and the victim without whom nothing truly major can be wrought. A legend of and for our times based on the folklore of several European countries, and contemporary Lat- vian society.The saga’s heroes are artists and bricklayers, librarians and politicians, and depicted are their loves, treachery, faith and duty. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

BALLET "COPPÉLIA" 14.10. 19:00 Léo Delibes’s Coppélia, which is once again returning to the LNO’s stage, is a classic reading of the E.T.A.Hoffmann’s story The Sandman. The revival of the production - where our troupe’s best soloists will perform the story of the young heartbreaker Franz and his beloved, Svanilde - will be comical, colorful, and full of life. The characters enter a whirlwind of misunderstandings when Svanilde’s beauty is overshad- owed by the magic of the mysterious Doctor Coppélius’s daughter, Coppélia. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

ANIMAL DAYS 2016 15.10.-16.10. 10:00-18:00 In marking its 14th anniversary, Riga Zoo invites one and all to its Animal Days 2016 event. A tradition is held here - the most popular name or surname that has an animal in it, like "Wolfson" or "Crane" (in any language). Box office staff at the gates will register your entry, with a dictionary necessary in some cases when a foreign language is entered. Also, an informative workshop will be open noon to 4 p.m. where the vast animal kingdom will bbecome more familiar to you. Riga Zoo

OPERA "MADAMA BUTTERFLY" 15.10. 19:00 This revival of Madama Butterfly offers the unique opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the LNO’s original 1925 production: the original set and costume design, as well as the basic structure of the direction, have been preserved. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

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"Happy Birthday, Steve Reich". Concert at the Autumn Chamber Music Festival

JUBILEE CONCERT FOR IMANTS KALNIŅŠ 15.10. 19:00 Māris Sirmais conducts the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra at this concert saluting the ‘’birthday boy’, composer’ Imants Kalniņš. Featuring the oboe sensation Pēteris Endzelis. The first half of the concert the orchestra will perform the miniature from ‘’Santa Cruz’’ (music from stage play) and Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra. After intermission, it’s Kalniņš’ Seventh Symphony. Dzintari Concert Hall

AUTUMN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL. MEDITATION FOR VOICE AND ELECTRIC GUITAR 15.10. 20:00 Conductor Kaspars Putniņš and singers from the Latvian Radio Choir, have prepared a new program, where one will be able to delve into the mysteries of the conscious mind in a highly appropriate setting - the atrium of the RIga Bourse Art Museum in striking - and acoustically sound, decor. Art Museum Riga Bourse

THE BIRDS’ OPERA 16.10. 12:00 and 18:00 Children enter the Opera through the main doors; open the door to the large hall; sit down in the velvet chairs; and watch as the lights dim, the glow of the chandelier looking like the starry sky. The conductor raises his baton and the performance begins, telling the story of the kindhearted Doctor Doolittle, his resourceful animal friends, and the evil Mr.Dornton. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STEVE REICH". CONCERT AT THE AUTUMN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL 19.10. 19:00 For modern, pulsating tonality sans sorrow or nostalgia, don’t miss this celebration, marked in New York urban style Spikeri Concert Hall

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Riga Photo show 2016

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION FAIR RIGA COMM 2016 20.-21.10. 10:00-18:00 Business technology and innovation fair Riga COMM 2016 is an annual event that aims to promote modernization of companies, organizations and state and municipal institutions to make their work more efficient. The format of the fair allows visitors to compare computer programs and solutions firsthand, evaluate various digital devices and innovations, meet IT and business professionals, and start negotiations on cooperation regarding the introduction of new products or services. The new features at this year’s fair include the Gadget Show and the Internet of Things conference - the first in the Baltics. Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre

BUSINESS INNOVATION CONFERENCE "RIGA COMM 2016" 20.10. 10:00-19:00 Here is a glowing opportunity for business leaders, entreprenuers and proprietors to learn of the latest trends and tendencies worldwide on how to earn money. Words of inspiration are to be spoken by renowned speakers, visionaries and business success stories, among them the technology wizard and biohacker Teemu Arina. Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre

EXHIBITION "RIGA PHOTO SHOW 2016" 21.-22.10. 10:00-18:00, 23.10. 10:00-17:00 An international exhibition that will interest both photo and film industry professionals as well as amateurs. Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre

AUTUMN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL. A SYMPHONY BY BEETHOVEN AND A WORLD PREMIERE BY VASKS (VIOLA CONCERTO) 21.10. 19:00 Goethe, after becoming acquainted with the young Beethoven, once commented that he was more in awe of his extraordinary talent than his hot-tempered personality. No doubt the premiere of Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony in 1813 struck a patriotic chord in many a weary Napoleon sentry, touching the heart. The same can be said for the Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks, whose vespers of peace inspire audiences worldwide. It is particularly satisfying that in the year of his jubilee, Vasks’ new works are flocking home from across the sea for their Latvian premiere. Great Guild

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Riga Jazz 2016 concert: "Celebrating Ella Fitzgerald". Photo: I.Strangots

RIGA JAZZ 2016 CONCERT: "CELEBRATING ELLA FITZGERALD" 21.10. 19:00 This fall, Riga Jazz 2016 will be dedicated to one of the all-time great ladies of jazz - Ella Fitzgerald. In 2017, Riga and the world will mark Ella’s 100th birthday. In concert, "Rīga" Orchestra’s big band will perform such standards as Somebody Loves Me, Fascinating Rhythm, Cheek To Cheek, and many more that were pure Ella. National Library of Latvia

PLACEBO 22.10. 19:30 Marking their debut platinum album "Placebo", one of the brightest British alterna- tive rock bands are embarking on a special tour - "20 Years of Placebo". To thank Placebo’s loyal fans, the playlists will highlight the most successful and popular material, which, needless to say, also will not let down anyone who has never heard anything about the band. Arena Riga

RALLY "LATVIA 2016" 22.-23.10. In end-October, Jurmala, Tukums and Riga will host the road rally "Latvija" - the eighth and final leg of FIA Baltic Rally Trophy. Jūrmala

EVE OF THE DEAD 23.10. 16:00-20:00 This is the time when nature is almost ready for the long winter slumber, and daylight shortens considerably. As the colorful fall comes to an end, everything crawls deep into hibernation. But along with the mists, the gate opens to the otherworld, and it is time to expect our ancestral spirits. Hosting the feast for the dead is a tradition on this Eve. At twilight, at Hernhuter’s House, we will sing and dance in veneration of those who came and went before us. Latvian Ethnographic Open-air Museum

PIANIST ARTA ARNICĀNE AND HER SOLO CONCERT "ŪDENS NOSKAŅAS"/"MOOD OF WATERS" 25.10. 19:00 Exciting the audience and creating unique atmosphere are two qualities that have paved the way to fame for Arta Arnicāne and her various projects in Europe, especially in Switzerland, where she lives. This artist glows with warmth and intelligence; she is able to reach out and touch the concert-goer in large venues or an intimate setting for chamber music. Culture centre "Ziemeļblāzma"

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Exhibition “Gloves, mittens”. Photo: Roberts Kaniņš

CLIMATE CHANGE EXHIBITION 26.10.-12.12. 10:00-17:00 (III, V), 10:00-19:00 (IV), 11:00-17:00 (VI, VII) Right now, Planet Earth is not feeling so well, and the ailment is called "climate changes". This exhibition gives visitors the chance to learn its symptoms, and find out what exactly brought it on. Lest we forget, there is also information about pre- ventive medicine and treatment, and a question we can ask ourselves: what can I do to help? Natural History Museum of Latvia

EXHIBITION "GLOVES, MITTENS" 26.10.-31.12. 10:00-17:00 (II-VII) This exhibit featuring Latvian ethnographic mittens is devised as a traveling show-display stand. It is a signoficant addition to the permament collection items. Assisted by photographs, this show is a major opportunity to delve into the fine tradition of knitted mittens, the National History Museum collection from the 19th and 20th centuries. The photographs are mainly from the 1920s and 1930s based on a Latvia-wide expedition into this specific craft – from design and drawing to fruition. National History Museum of Latvia

EXHIBITION "VERSION - LATVIANS: LATVIAN ETHNOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION OF 1896" 27.10.-01.09.2017, 10:00-17:00 (II-VII) The Latvian ethnographic exhibit held 120 years ago became the very first and most extensive such exposition of Latvian history, culture, traditions and achieve- ments. Undoubtedly it was a affirmation of the Latvian nation’s viability and proper place among the community of civilized countries with language, national culture and economic efforts among the key aspects. The exhibit about the famous exhibit: "Versija – latvieši: 1896. gada Latviešu etnogrāfiskā izstāde" is a reminder to us all about its significance and it brings front and center such topical matters as heritage and identity. National History Museum of Latvia

ESTONIAN CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY GROUP SHOW "CASTLES ON AIR" 28.10.-14.11. 10:00-18:00 (I-V), 11:00-17:00 (VI) Castles floating on air usually dissipate along with the clouds that formed them. In fact, they live for the moment, like a mirage. Castles on ar reflect illusions in the sky wrought somewhere in our stratosphere or outer space. A contingent of jewelry-makers from Estonia have created such a castle in „ Putti" Gallery – dark and poetic, and full up in its shortcoming. Putti Art Gallery

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Banda Magda. World Music Festival PORTA 1st concert

BALLET "PEER GYNT" 28.,29.10., 09.,23.11., 15.12. 19:00 Henrik Ibsen’s world famous dramatic poem (1867) is the basis for this new full- length ballet. The plot centers on the adventurous Peer Gynt, having gone off into the world in search of .... , finally returns home a mature man where his beloved Solweig has waited for him. Will this courtship be Peer’s last adventure? The illus- trious Slovenian choreographer Edward Klug has modernized the proceedings and chooses elements of irony, absurdism and surrealism as his main tools of expression, all set to Edvard Grieg’s lilting melodies. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL PORTA 1ST CONCERT 29.10. 18:00 PORTA, in its 16th go-round, has a fine lineup for the opening concert, featuring the vibrant vocalist Elza Rozentāle and the virtuoso guitarist Kaspars Zemītis. They will share the stage with special guests from New York - the GRAMMY-winning Arme- nian avant-garde soloist Arto Tunçboyacıyan and the jubilant group Banda Magda, made up of musicians from Greece, Japan and the U.S. "Daile" music hall

OPERETTA "THE BAT" 30.10. 12:00 and 19:00, 26.11. 12:00 and 19:00, 14.12. 19:00, 17.12. 12:00 and 19:00, 22.12. 19:00 "Die Fledermaus" (The Bat) is Johann Strauss’ most popular operetta. It is a story about a luxurious and elating world, which is ruled by luster, joy, flirt, intrigues, and surprises. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

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Date Time Event Venue Pg. Museum of the 11:00-17:00 The Dom Museum — Temple for 01.01.-30.12. History of Riga and 44 (III-VII) Science and Art Navigation Museum of the 11:00-17:00 Museum of the History of Riga and 01.01.-30.12. History of Riga and 44 (III-VII) Navigation: Recent acquisitions Navigation Exhibition "Anton Buchholtz Museum of the 11:00-17:00 01.01.-30.12. (1848–1901): numismatist and History of Riga and 44 (III-VII) collector" Navigation 01.01.-30.12. 10:00-18:00 Osteo's Stories at the Zoo Riga Zoo 44 Museum of the 11:00-17:00 Exhibition: Silver cup "21st Century 01.01.-30.12. History of Riga and 44 (III-VII) Renaissance" Navigation Museum of the 11:00-17:00 Exhibition. Spotlight on a Special 01.01.-30.12. History of Riga and 46 (III-VII) Item from the Museum Collection Navigation 10:00-17:00 (III, V), 10:00- Natural History 15.01.-31.12. 19:00 (IV), Exhibition "Amber through the times" 46 Museum of Latvia 11:00-17:00 (VI, VII) The Botanical Garden 11:00-16:00 03.02.-30.11. Tropical Butterfly House of the University of 30 (I-VII) Latvia Interior design 01.05.-31.12. Exhibition – Drawings on Water 30 gallery CREA Exhibiton "Tour Your Native Land!" Museum of the 11:00-17:00 19.05.-30.12. Latvia's Tourism Propaganda in History of Riga and 30 (III-VII) the 1930s" Navigation 11:00-18:00 (II, III, V), National Museum of 11:00-20:00 Sandra Krastiņa's solo exhibit. 09.09.-06.11. Art exhibition space 30 (IV), 12:00- "Civilisti"/"Civilians" "Arsenāls" 17:00 (VI, VII) 10:00-18:00 (II-IV), 10:00- Exhibition "Raimonds Staprāns. Five Latvian National 10.09.-20.11. 20:00 (V), 30 Paintings" Museum of Art 10:00-17:00 (VI-VII) Tribute exhibit for master painter Riga Art Nouveau 16.09.-27.11. 10:00-18:00 31 Janis Rozentāls Museum Arts and sciences festival "Open 29.09.-06.11. Riga 31 Fields RIXC 2016" 11:00-18:00 Romans Suta and (II, III, V, VI), Exhibit. "From Words to a Line". The 04.10.-10.12. Aleksandra Beļcova 10 11:00-19:00 Book Illustrations of Romans Suta Museum (IV) 11:00-18:00 Gallery Daugava, 05.10.-19.11. Art exhibit. Juta Rindina. "Vase" 10 (II-VI) Ausekļa Street 17.10.-30.12. 10:00-16:00 Winter-wear on parade in Riga Zoo Riga Zoo 8 10:00-17:00 (III, V), 10:00- Natural History 26.10.-12.12. 19:00 (IV), Climate change exhibition 22 Museum of Latvia 11:00-17:00 (VI, VII)

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Date Time Event Venue Pg. 10:00-17:00 National History 26.10.-31.12. Exhibition "Gloves, Mittens" 22 (II-VII) Museum of Latvia Exhibition "Version - Latvians: 27.10.- 10:00-17:00 National History Latvian Ethnographic Exhibition 22 01.09.2017 (II-VII) Museum of Latvia of 1896" 10:00-18:00 Estonian contemporary jewelry 28.10.-14.11. (I-V), 11:00- Putti Art Gallery 22 group show "Castles on Air" 17:00 (VI) 01.11. 19:30 Riga "Dinamo" HC, Season #9 Arena Riga 9 11:00-17:00 Riga Museum of (II, IV, V, VI, Exhibit. The 70s and the Practicality 02.11.-15.01. Decorative Arts and 31 VII), 11:00- of Beauty. Design 19:00 (III) "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the 02.11. 12:00-12:20 unique sound of Riga Dome organ Riga Dome Cathedral 8 for 20 minutes Latvian National 02.11. 19:00 Opera "Faust" 9 Opera and Ballet Latvian National 03.11. 19:00 Opera "The Barber of Seville" Opera and Ballet Ķīpsala International 04.11. 11:00-20:00 Exhibition: "Baltic Beauty 2016" 31 Exposition Centre Latvian National 04.11. 19:00 Ballet "Swan Lake" 31 Opera and Ballet 04.11. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 10 Latvian State Radio Big Band's 50th 04.11. 19:00 Riga Congress Centre anniversary concert Ķīpsala International 05.11. 11:00-20:00 Exhibition: "Baltic Beauty 2016" 31 Exposition Centre "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the 05.11. 12:00-12:20 unique sound of Riga Dome organ Riga Dome Cathedral 8 for 20 minutes World Music Festival PORTA 2nd 05.11. 18:00 "Daile" music hall 32 concert Latvian National 05.11. 19:00 Opera "Rigoletto" 32 Opera and Ballet Renaissance vocal ensemble "Vox Luminis" /Belgium/ at the 16th 05.11. 19:00 Small Guild 32 International Bach Chamber Music Festival Concert. "Born in Latvia". Sergejs 05.11. 19:00 Dzintari Concert Hall 32 Jēgers. Ķīpsala International 06.11. 11:00-19:00 Exhibition: "Baltic Beauty 2016" 31 Exposition Centre Celebration of the Day of Martini at Latvian Ethnographic 06.11. 12:00-16:00 32 the Ethnographic Open-Air Museum Open-air Museum Latvian National 06.11. 12:00 The little magic flute 8 Opera and Ballet Latvian National 06.11. 15:00 The little magic flute 8 Opera and Ballet 06.11. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 10 Concert production: "The Princess 07.11. 12:00 Dzintari Concert Hall 33 and the Frog"

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08.11. 19:30 Riga "Dinamo" HC, Season #9 Arena Riga 9 "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the 09.11. 12:00-12:20 unique sound of Riga Dome organ Riga Dome Cathedral 8 for 20 minutes Baroque ensemble "La Galania" (Spain) with soloist Raquel Andueza 09.11. 19:00 Small Guild 33 (soprano, Spain). The 16th annual International Bach Chamber Festival Latvian National 09.11. 19:00 Ballet "Peer Gynt" 23 Opera and Ballet Latvian National 10.11. 19:00 Opera "The Marriage of Figaro" 33 Opera and Ballet 10.11. 19:30 Riga "Dinamo" HC, Season #9 Arena Riga 9

11.11. 11th of November - Lāčplēsis Day Riga 33 10:00-17:00 Exhibition "The Lāčplēsis Military National History 11.11. 33 (II-VII) Order" Museum of Latvia Latvian National 11.11. 19:00 Ballet "La Bayadère" 34 Opera and Ballet 11.11. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 10 International Pet and Zoo-industry Ķīpsala International 12.11. 10:00-18:00 34 Show "ZOOEKSPO 2016" Exposition Centre "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the 12.11. 12:00-12:20 unique sound of Riga Dome organ Riga Dome Cathedral 8 for 20 minutes 12.11. 17:00 Riga "Dinamo" HC, Season #9 Arena Riga 9 Latvian National 12.11. 19:00 Opera "Mackbeth" 13 Opera and Ballet 12.11. 19:00 Ball at the Small Guild Small Guild 13 International Pet and Zoo-industry Ķīpsala International 13.11. 10:00-18:00 34 Show "ZOOEKSPO 2016" Exposition Centre Latvian National 13.11. 12:00 Musical "The Sound of Music" 12 Opera and Ballet Ballet Performance "Karlsson is Latvian National 13.11. 15:00 34 Flying…" Opera and Ballet 14.11. 19:30 Riga "Dinamo" HC, Season #9 Arena Riga 9

15.11. 19:30 Elton John Arena Riga 34 "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the 16.11. 12:00-12:20 unique sound of Riga Dome organ Riga Dome Cathedral 8 for 20 minutes Latvian National 16.11. 19:00 Opera "iemūrētie"/"The Immured" 16 Opera and Ballet The 16th annual International Bach Chamber Music Festival. "Here's A 16.11. 19:00 Word from the Young" Daumants Small Guild 34 Liepiņš (piano), Madara Liepiņa (violin) 10:00-18:00 (II-IV), 10:00- Juris Dimiters' solo exhibit "Priekš- Latvian National 17.11.-29.01. 20:00 (V), kara paslēpes"/"Hiding Behind the 35 Museum of Art 10:00-17:00 Curtain" (VI-VII)

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Date Time Event Venue Pg. Latvian National 17.11. 19:00 Ballet "Scheherazade and her Tales" 14 Opera and Ballet "Brit Floyd" back in Riga with million 17.11. 20:00 Palladium Rīga 35 dollar "Pink Floyd" show 17.11.-20.11. Festival of Light Staro Rīga 2016 Riga 18 November — Proclamation Day 18.11. Riga 35 of the Republic of Latvia 18.11. 18:00 Disco 90 Arena Riga 35 "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the 19.11. 12:00-12:20 unique sound of Riga Dome organ Riga Dome Cathedral 8 for 20 minutes Latvian National 19.11. 19:00 Opera "Le Villi. Gianni Schicchi" 35 Opera and Ballet The 16th annual International Bach Chamber Music Festival. "Here's A Word From the Young". Performing 19.11. 19:00 Anglican Church 36 will be the Festival choir, under the direction of Christopher Walsh ( U.S.) Latvian National 20.11. 15:00 Ballet "Le Corsaire" 36 Opera and Ballet Old St. Gertrudes 20.11. 18:00 Concerts on Sauer organ 13 Church 20.11. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 10 9:00-20:00 Exhibit. "Popular Culture in Latvia at National Library of 23.11.-16.01. (I-V), 10:00- 36 the Turn of the Century (19th-20th) Latvia 17:00 (VI-VII) 11:00-18:00 Art exhibit. Ilze Avotiņa. "Pūķa Gallery Daugava, 23.11.-07.01. 36 (II-VI) Dvēsele" Ausekļa Street "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the 23.11. 12:00-12:20 unique sound of Riga Dome organ Riga Dome Cathedral 8 for 20 minutes Latvian National 23.11. 19:00 Ballet "Peer Gynt" 23 Opera and Ballet The spectacular Georgijs Osokins at 24.11. 19:00 the piano. The 16th annual Interna- Small Guild 38 tional Bach Chamber Music Festival Latvian National 24.11. 19:00 Opera "Faust" 9 Opera and Ballet 24.11. 19:30 Riga "Dinamo" HC, Season #9 Arena Riga 9

25.11. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 10 Latvian National 25.11. 19:00 Ballet "Bolero" 38 Opera and Ballet "Sinfonietta Rīga". Beethoven and 25.11. 19:00 Great Guild 38 Tchaikovsky 10:00-20:00 (I-IV, VII), 26.11.-06.01. Old Town Christmas Fair Dome Square 38 10:00-22:00 (V-VI) 10:00-18:00 Andris Lauders' jewelry on display 26.11.-12.12. (I-V), 11:00- Putti Art Gallery 38 ("Eyes Squared") 17:00 (VI)

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Date Time Event Venue Pg. "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the 26.11. 12:00-12:20 unique sound of Riga Dome organ Riga Dome Cathedral 8 for 20 minutes Latvian National 26.11. 12:00 Operetta "The Bat" 23 Opera and Ballet 26.11. 17:00 Riga "Dinamo" HC, Season #9 Arena Riga 9 Latvian National 26.11. 19:00 Operetta "The Bat" 23 Opera and Ballet Ceremonial lighting of official 26.11. Jūrmala 38 Jūrmala Christmas tree Latvian National 27.11. 12:00 Ballet "The Nutcracker" 39 Opera and Ballet Latvian National 27.11. 18:00 Ballet "The Nutcracker" 39 Opera and Ballet 27.11. 19:00 Concert for the First Advent Sunday Riga Dome Cathedral 39

27.11.-06.01. Christmas fair in Esplanāde Esplanāde 39 11:00-21:00 28.11.-10.01. Christmas Fair on Līvu Square Līvu Square 39 (I-VII) "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the 30.11. 12:00-12:20 unique sound of Riga Dome organ Riga Dome Cathedral 8 for 20 minutes The Baroque ensemble from Italy: "Musica Antiqua Roma", with Ricardo 30.11. 19:00 Minasi the solo violinist. The 16th Small Guild 39 annual International Bach Chamber Music Festival 30.11. 19:30 Riga "Dinamo" HC, Season #9 Arena Riga 9

Ballet "The Nutcracker"

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Exhibiton "Tour Your Native Land!" Latvia’s Tourism Propaganda in the 1930s". Photo: P.Šmits

TROPICAL BUTTERFLY HOUSE 03.02.-30.11. 11:00-16:00 (I-VII) The Butterfly House is for those longing for summertime, as here tropical heat is a special treat. T he eyes are treated to lush greenery, and the chance to capture a moment of the carefree avian world. Venturing successfully from South America, a wide variety of butterfly emerge from their cocoons, such as the crowd-pleasers Blue Morphid, Long-Winged and Monarch. The Botanical Garden of the University of Latvia

EXHIBITION – DRAWINGS ON WATER 01.05.-31.12. From a kayak on Middle Harbour to galleries in Portugal and Latvia – Drawings on Water journeys to Europe. Interior design gallery CREA

EXHIBITON "TOUR YOUR NATIVE LAND!" LATVIA’S TOURISM PROPAGANDA IN THE 1930S" 19.05.-30.12. 11:00-17:00 (III-VII) Artifacts and a number of other display items from several museums and the state archives describe one of life’s greatest pastimes - travel, and learning about foreign lands and people. But - let’s begin with Latvia first, getting to know its unspoiled beauty, its historic and cultural heritage, its special allure. Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation

SANDRA KRASTIŅA’S SOLO EXHIBIT. "CIVILISTI"/"CIVILIANS" 09.09.-06.11. 11:00-18:00 (II, III, V), 11:00-20:00 (IV), 12:00-17:00 (VI, VII) Since the exhibition space "Arsenāls" in 1991 began hosting one-man shows, this is noted painter Sandra Krastiņa’s most comprehensive display of her work. Here are her latest works, with many from the 1990s. We see Krastiņa sticking to her characteristic theme of the individual versus the course of events. The artist applies appropriate form to content so that the static medium - painting - captures the fragmentary yet dynamic forward motion of time and feelings.. National Museum of Art exhibition space "Arsenāls"

EXHIBITION "RAIMONDS STAPRĀNS. FIVE PAINTINGS" 10.09.-20.11. 10:00-18:00 (II-IV), 10:00-20:00 (V), 10:00-17:00 (VI-VII) Five new works on display, completed in the past 10 years - that is the limit offered by the Museum here in Riga, where Staprāns’ 90th birthday is being marked. Light and color intensity are the basis in his still lifes and landscapes. He appears to be seeking balance and harmony between the high voltage elements of a painting. Latvian National Museum of Art

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Exhibition “Baltic Beauty 2016”

TRIBUTE EXHIBIT FOR MASTER PAINTER JANIS ROZENTĀLS 16.09.-27.11. 10:00-18:00 (II-VII) This major exhibition is dedicated to Rozentāls, marking his 150th birthday; a major undertaking at the recently reopened National Museum of Art. Riga Art Nouveau Museum

ARTS AND SCIENCES FESTIVAL "OPEN FIELDS RIXC 2016" 29.09.-06.11. The arts and sciences and the humanities overlap at the festival this year. It gets under way with an international conference titled "Open Fields" Christiane Paul, curator from the Whitney Museum in New York, will be first up.The festival will also have an exhibit, depicting diverging approaches to acquisition of knowledge in academic circles and in contemporary art. Here participants will be able to touch upon or delve in to data v visualization, critical design, eco-esthetics, bio-hackerism and social inter-activity. Riga

EXHIBIT. THE 70S AND THE PRACTICALITY OF BEAUTY 02.11.-15.01. 11:00-17:00 (II, IV, V, VI, VII), 11:00-19:00 (III) An exhibit focusing attention on an interesting period and often baffling decisions, here concerning the genre of applied arts in the 1970s and its new ideological and formal specifics that resulted in a switch from the long-held stance of traditional practicality to stringent decorative considerations. Riga Museum of Decorative Arts and Design

EXHIBITION: "BALTIC BEAUTY 2016" 04.-05.11. 11:00-20:00, 06.11. 11:00-19:00 The latest lines of cosmetic products and state of the art trends in grooming and styling, consultation options with sector pros, wide variety of presentations and master classes from hairdressers, cosmetologists, make-up artists, manicure/pedicur- ists, also competitions and contests. All this and more at the Exposition Center in Riga-Ķīpsala, at the year’s biggest and best beauty industry event in the Baltics and Scandinavia. Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre

BALLET "SWAN LAKE" 04.11. 19:00 Swan Lake is the ballet’s ballet, and has always been an audience-favorite. This production combines the beautiful music of Tchaikovsky with the ingenious choreography of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

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Cheikh Lo. World Music Festival PORTA 2nd concert

WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL PORTA 2ND CONCERT 05.11. 18:00 The lineup for the second PORTA 2016 concert will be an opportunity to span the globe and escape into a realm of absolute diversity. The subtle undertones of the cello, in the hands of ethnic Brazilian Dom La Nena will make way for one of world music’s current superstars - the Senegalese from Burkina Faso - the Cheikh Lo Group who master a myriad of African rhythms. For something sublimely Latvian, give a listen to Ralfs Eilands. "Daile" music hall

OPERA "RIGOLETTO" 05.11. 19:00 Giuseppe Verdi’s "Rigoletto" was an immense success when it premiered in Venice in 1851, and since then its popularity has only grown, making this masterpiece one of the best known operas in the world. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

RENAISSANCE VOCAL ENSEMBLE "VOX LUMINIS" /BELGIUM/ AT THE 16TH INTERNATIONAL BACH CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL 05.11. 19:00 With vocal music of the 16th-18th century its primary interest, "Vox Luminis" was officially established in 2004 in the Belgian city of Namur. Through the years the ensemble has been hailed for its combination of superb voices, clarion tone, nuanced interpretation. The program features Renaissance and Baroque selections by Martin Luther, Heinrich Schitz and J.M.Bach, J.L.Bach and J.K.Bach. Small Guild

CONCERT. "BORN IN LATVIA". SERGEJS JĒGERS 05.11. 19:00 Counter tenor Sergejs Jēgers has prepared a program of selections from Latvian com- posers "Born in Latvia". Concert master will be Ieva Šmite-Misiņa. Dzintari Concert Hall

CELEBRATION OF THE DAY OF MARTINI AT THE ETHNOGRAPHIC OPEN-AIR MUSEUM 06.11. 12:00-16:00 Each year, celebrating Mārtiņi (Day of Martini) many people come together in the museum dressed up and wearing masks, singing and dancing in order to bring luck, prosperity and harmony to every farmstead. It is cold outside, but Mārtiņbērni are playful and active to scare away ghosts and other evil creatures. Latvian Ethnographic Open-air Museum

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11th of November - Lāčplēsis Day

CONCERT PRODUCTION: "THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG" 07.11. 12:00 The repertory includes entrancing works that take audiences from classical to pop. This show features National Opera and Ballet company stars Kristīne Gailīte, Mihails Čulpajevs, Ilona Bagele and Krišjānis Norvilis, and the LNO chorus and corps de ballet. Dzintari Concert Hall

BAROQUE ENSEMBLE "LA GALANIA" (SPAIN) WITH SOLOIST RAQUEL ANDUEZA (SOPRANO, SPAIN). THE 16TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL BACH CHAMBER FESTIVAL 09.11. 19:00 The founder of that superb Spanish Baroque-style ensemble "La Galania", also its remarkable soloist, soprano Raquel Andueza, invites you and yours to a concert titled "Locura & Tormenti" [Latvian: Irrational &Torment]. Featured will be Spanish and Italian music from the 17th century. "La Galania" is one of the most significant collectives of Baroque music, and Andueza its superstar, having performed to great acclaim in the top concert halls and festivals, Small Guild

OPERA "THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO" 10.11. 19:00 The production of "The Marriage of Figaro" will offer the inhabitants of the city, and probably also its visitors, to get to know with the famous Argentinean director and artistic director of Teatro Colon, Marcelo Lombardero, whose productions have been highly appraised by audiences and critics in South America and Europe. The production of Mozart’s opera in the Latvian National Opera has been produced in the 1980s Latin American soap opera style, by creating an atmosphere full of exotic, social and erotic tension. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

11TH OF NOVEMBER - LĀČPLĒSIS DAY 11.11. On November 11 every year, Latvia lights up numerous candles to commemorate the Latvian army’s victory over the West Russian Volunteer Army led by general Pavel Bermont-Avalov on November 11, 1919. On this day Latvia honours Latvian Freedom Fighters. Riga

EXHIBITION "THE LĀČPLĒSIS MILITARY ORDER" 11.11. 10:00-17:00 The Latvian National Museum of History displays the sole remaining complete set of the Military Order of Lāčplēsis, just on one day every year - November 11. Back in 1970, the Museum was given items of tremendous value: Latvian Army General Jānis 33 EVENTS

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Balodis’ (1882-1965) medals and awards, among them the Lāčplēsis Order’s Class I, II and III, Balodis, in his career, having been bestowed all three. National History Museum of Latvia

BALLET "LA BAYADÈRE" 11.11. 19:00 For the first time, Latvian National Opera will stage the ballet La Bayadère by French choreographer Marius Petipa to the music of Ludwig Minkus. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

INTERNATIONAL PET AND ZOO-INDUSTRY SHOW "ZOOEKSPO 2016" 12.-13.11. 10:00-18:00 Professional dog and cat shows, a wide array of house pets and/or exotic animals, demonstrations and other entertainment events, plus, on display - everything necessary for your animal - chow, accessories, care and grooming kits, veterinary products. Advice and tips from professionals, who will be on duty. For the youngsters - inflatable amusement attractions, free of charge! Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre

BALLET PERFORMANCE "KARLSSON IS FLYING…" 13.11. 15:00 Is there anyone who does not know Karlsson who lives on the roof — the best play- mate in the world? The chubby little man with a propeller on his back is one of the most famous characters from the books by Astrid Lindgren, who is adored by both children and grown-ups. Now his adventures can also be seen at a ballet performance! Latvian National Opera and Ballet

ELTON JOHN 15.11. 19:30 The concert promises to be a trip down a musical memory lane, spanning 50 years in the career of the one and only Elton John. Special spotlight, however, will be on his latest album "Wonderful Crazy Night". Arena Riga

THE 16TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL BACH CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL. "HERE’S A WORD FROM THE YOUNG" DAUMANTS LIEPIŅŠ (PIANO), MADARA LIEPIŅA (VIOLIN) 16.11. 19:00 The brother and sister act hail from a musically-inclined family, and they are both continuing their studies at the Latvian Academy of Music. The Liepinš’ talent is already shining bright, as they have placed high in a number of international competitions and audiences also appear to like them. This concert finds Madara and Daumants "taking the J.S.Bach route". Small Guild 34 NOVEMBER 2016

18 November — Proclamation Day of the Republic of Latvia

JURIS DIMITERS’ SOLO EXHIBIT "PRIEKŠKARA PASLĒPES"/"HIDING BEHIND THE CURTAIN" 17.11.-29.01. 10:00-18:00 (II-IV), 10:00-20:00 (V), 10:00-17:00 (VI-VII) This exhibit is a rare opportunity to view the finest of poster art, courtesy of the singular Mr. Dimiters. In retrospective fashion, there are over 350 works on display - from the very best, to the "interesting", in particular his Surrealistic drawings and paintings from the 60s and 70s where metaphor and irony were key elements. Latvian National Museum of Art

"BRIT FLOYD" BACK IN RIGA WITH MILLION DOLLAR "PINK FLOYD" SHOW 17.11. 20:00 The undeniably best "Pink Floyd" show in the world, "Brit Floyd" returns to the Latvian capital with an awe-inspiring million dollar laser show, brand new video design and a stage even bigger than the huge one before it. "Space and Time CONTINUUM" is the boldest and best show ever produced by "Brit Floyd". Palladium Rīga

18 NOVEMBER — PROCLAMATION DAY OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA 18.11. The Independence of Latvia was proclaimed on 18 November 1918 at the Latvian Na- tional Theatre. This day in Latvia is a public holiday — public institutions and the ma- jority of private enterprises are closed, various events take place throughout the day. Riga

DISCO 90 18.11. 18:00 Talk about a major musical event - it’s back to the 1990s with five legends of that era in one stupendous show. Starring Jenny Bergen from Ace of Base, Haddaway. Dr. Alban, La Bouche and SNAP. Arena Riga

OPERA "LE VILLI. GIANNI SCHICCHI" 19.11. 19:00 The first opera by Giacomo Puccini - Le Villi - is a dance-laden tale of broken spirit and broken hearts. Anna and Roberto were bonded by their pending marriage - until Roberto is ravished by a siren. Anna dies in sorrow. Revenge devised by the spirits of abandoned women – the villi – is ruthless… Latvian National Opera and Ballet

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THE 16TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL BACH CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL. "HERE’S A WORD FROM THE YOUNG". PERFORMING WILL BE THE FESTIVAL CHOIR, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF CHRISTOPHER WALSH ( U.S.) 19.11. 19:00 Conductor Walsh from the United States, who specializes in conducting Early music, took the initiative of establishing a Bach Chamber Festival choir, remarkably gathering singers from the finest collectives in Latvia, like "Kamēr", "Sola", "Maska", "DeCoro", "Ave Sol", the Emīls Dārziņš’ mixed choir. and the professional State Choir "Latvija" Anglican Church

BALLET "LE CORSAIRE" 20.11. 15:00 The popularity of this ballet has come about thanks to its unique choreography. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

EXHIBIT. "POPULAR CULTURE IN LATVIA AT THE TURN OF THE CENTURY (19TH-20TH) 23.11.-16.01. 9:00-20:00 (I-V), 10:00-17:00 (VI-VII) The period in history known as "Fin-de-siècle", when literature and art were first hit by modernism, and the coming of mass or popular culture brought new form and content. Counting in addition to this tangible profitability in the agricultural sector, the dawning of a middle class, technological innovation as postal communication, photography, the advent of telegraph and railway lines, and fundamental alterations in behavior and mores. The first feminists (suffragettes) began to speak out against the patriarchal code of existence, mass production became the norm, replacing the handmade object, also, vociferous pop culture drowned out ethnic traditions. National Library of Latvia

ART EXHIBIT. ILZE AVOTIŅA. "PŪĶA DVĒSELE" 23.11.-07.01. 11:00-18:00 (II-VI) "The idea for a series of paintings ("Pūķa dvēsele"/The Soul of A Dragon) came to me in 2014 when I became acquainted with Dr. Evija Volfa-Westergard, a philosopher, and her research study of Latvian legend and lore. Westergard delves deeply into tapped and untapped waters in the mind aspects related to creativity, that compen- sates for personal and collective issues that are at the basis of good health. This type of psychology is closely related to the search for the meaning of life, spiritality and self-awareness that you are whole, not removed from Goda s a concept and Supreme realization. I am very fond of such existential matters, and I address them in this series of works. Their basic inspiration comes from Latvian mythology, our fables." Gallery Daugava, Ausekļa Street

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Old Town Christmas Fair

THE SPECTACULAR GEORGIJS OSOKINS AT THE PIANO. THE 16TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL BACH CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL 24.11. 19:00 Attesting to the talent of Georgijs Osokins are his triumphs at the 9th Frédéric Chopin Competition in Moscow, the 9th International Alexander Skrjabin Contest in Paris, and the International Chopin in China. The jury at the 17th International Chopin competition in Warsaw called his brilliant performance there "highly unusual and unpredict- able." Osokins has entertained in all parts of the world - Asia and the United States included. This concert finds the musician tackling J.S.Bach. Small Guild

BALLET "BOLERO" 25.11. 19:00 French composer Maurice Ravel once joked: I have written a masterpiece. Unfortu- nately, there is no music in it. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

"SINFONIETTA RĪGA". BEETHOVEN AND TCHAIKOVSKY 25.11. 19:00 Ariel Zuckerman /Tel Aviv/ for many years was first flute in several orchestras in Europe; then a switch was made in favor of a conductor’s baton, schooled by the prominent Jorma Panula. Great Guild

OLD TOWN CHRISTMAS FAIR 26.11.-06.01. 10:00-20:00 (I-IV, VII), 10:00-22:00 (V-VI), Christmas is approaching, and one of the signs testifying to this is the Old Town Christmas Fair with sweet-smelling mulled wine, roasted almonds, glittering glazed gingerbread and local handcraft. Visitors will have a chance to find their Christmas miracle here every day. Various concerts and workshops are on the programme, with Santa Claus entertaining kids and adults alike. Dome Square

ANDRIS LAUDERS’ JEWELRY ON DISPLAY ("EYES SQUARED") 26.11.-12.12. 10:00-18:00 (I-V), 11:00-17:00 (VI) Here the artist manipulates the square shape, cuts, rolls and stretches it into a variety of forms, colors in spectrum, and miracles - because black is NOT just black. Justr as white is not just white. In other words, nothing is absolute - certainly not color or form. Putti Art Gallery

CEREMONIAL LIGHTING OF OFFICIAL JŪRMALA CHRISTMAS TREE 26.11. With Christmas just around the corner, on Dubulti Square in Jūrmala, a symbolic lighting of the tall Christmas tree will be held along with a seasonal program of music. 38 NOVEMBER 2016

Concert for the First Advent Sunday

Holiday concerts will be featured the entire month of December in community centers, exhibition halls and places of worship. Jūrmala

BALLET "THE NUTCRACKER" 27.11., 11.,18.,23.12. 12:00 and 18:00 The setting of the ballet is Riga in the late nineteenth century. The atmosphere of the day is conjured up by the city’s ancient streets, Art Nouveau interiors, plant motifs, and effective contrasts: it’s winter outside, but inside, flowers are blooming. Christmas-tree decorations and toys come to life, and Maria’s dreams begin to come true. Everything happens exactly as befits Christmas Eve, though the tone is set by the rules and forms of classical ballet. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

CONCERT FOR THE FIRST ADVENT SUNDAY 27.11. 19:00 This concert marking the First Advent will have selections by Bach, Schubert, Mozart, Haydn, Dvorak, Byrd, Vaughn-Williams, I.Kalnins, M.Mikelsons, popular Yuletide car- ols. Performing will be the "Rīga" Orchestra, Riga Chamber Choir AVE SOL, vocals by Elīna Šimkus and Armands Siliņš, with the Rērihs on French horn. Riga Dome Cathedral

CHRISTMAS FAIR IN ESPLANĀDE 27.11.-06.01. Not only in Rīga’s Old Town, but also in the city’s historic centre, small bells and the scent of gingerbread will herald Christmas. The Christmas fair on the Esplanāde invites you to enjoy the Christmas spirit. Esplanāde

CHRISTMAS FAIR ON LĪVU SQUARE 28.11.-10.01. 11:00-21:00 (I-VII) Christmas Fair on Līvu Square where you can taste Christmas sweets, purchase local arts and crafts and enjoy musical performances. Līvu Square

THE BAROQUE ENSEMBLE FROM ITALY: "MUSICA ANTIQUA ROMA", WITH RICARDO MINASI THE SOLO VIOLINIST. THE 16TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL BACH CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL 30.11. 19:00 Ricardo Minasi has had a career playing both as a soloist, and as first violin ( "Le Concert des Nations", "Accademia Bizantina", "Concerto Italiano"). Minasi, founder and leading musician of the ensemble "Il Pomo d’Oro", which has a "full up" concert schedule and recording sessions of instrumental and opera music that meet the highest standards of excellence. Small Guild 39 EVENT CALENDAR

Date Time Event Venue Pg. 11:00-17:00 The Dom Museum — Temple for Museum of the History 01.01.-30.12. 44 (III-VII) Science and Art of Riga and Navigation 11:00-17:00 Museum of the History of Riga and Museum of the History 01.01.-30.12. 44 (III-VII) Navigation: Recent acquisitions of Riga and Navigation 11:00-17:00 Exhibition "Anton Buchholtz (1848– Museum of the History 01.01.-30.12. 44 (III-VII) 1901): numismatist and collector" of Riga and Navigation 01.01.-30.12. 10:00-18:00 Osteo's Stories at the Zoo Riga Zoo 44 11:00-17:00 Exhibition: Silver cup "21st Century Museum of the History 01.01.-30.12. 44 (III-VII) Renaissance" of Riga and Navigation 11:00-17:00 Exhibition. Spotlight on a Special Museum of the History 01.01.-30.12. 46 (III-VII) Item from the Museum Collection of Riga and Navigation 10:00-17:00 (III, V), 10:00- Natural History 15.01.-31.12. 19:00 (IV), Exhibition "Amber through the times" 46 Museum of Latvia 11:00-17:00 (VI, VII) Interior design gallery 01.05.-31.12. Exhibition – Drawings on Water 30 CREA Exhibiton "Tour Your Native Land!" 11:00-17:00 Museum of the History 19.05.-30.12. Latvia's Tourism Propaganda in the 30 (III-VII) of Riga and Navigation 1930s" 11:00-18:00 Romans Suta and (II, III, V, VI), Exhibit. "From Words to a Line". The 04.10.-10.12. Aleksandra Beļcova 10 11:00-19:00 Book Illustrations of Romans Suta Museum (IV) 17.10.-30.12. 10:00-16:00 Winter-wear on parade in Riga Zoo Riga Zoo 8 10:00-17:00 (III, V), 10:00- Natural History 26.10.-12.12. 19:00 (IV), Climate change exhibition 22 Museum of Latvia 11:00-17:00 (VI, VII) 10:00-17:00 National History Muse- 26.10.-31.12. Exhibition "Gloves, Mittens" 22 (II-VII) um of Latvia 27.10.- 10:00-17:00 Exhibition "Version - Latvians: Latvi- National History Muse- 22 01.09.2017 (II-VII) an Ethnographic Exhibition of 1896" um of Latvia 11:00-17:00 (II, Riga Museum of IV, V, VI, VII), Exhibit. The 70s and the Practicality 02.11.-15.01. Decorative Arts and 31 11:00-19:00 of Beauty. Design (III) 10:00-18:00 (II-IV), 10:00- Juris Dimiters' solo exhibit "Priekš- Latvian National 17.11.-29.01. 20:00 (V), kara paslēpes"/"Hiding Behind the 35 Museum of Art 10:00-17:00 Curtain" (VI-VII) 9:00-20:00 Exhibit. "Popular Culture in Latvia at National Library of 23.11.-16.01. (I-V), 10:00- 36 the Turn of the Century (19th-20th) Latvia 17:00 (VI-VII) 11:00-18:00 Art exhibit. Ilze Avotiņa. "Pūķa Gallery Daugava, 23.11.-07.01. 36 (II-VI) Dvēsele" Ausekļa Street 10:00-20:00 (I-IV, VII), 26.11.-06.01. Old Town Christmas Fair Dome Square 38 10:00-22:00 (V-VI) 10:00-18:00 Andris Lauders' jewelry on display 26.11.-12.12. (I-V), 11:00- Putti Art Gallery 38 ("Eyes Squared") 17:00 (VI) 27.11.-06.01. Christmas fair in Esplanāde Esplanāde 39 11:00-21:00 28.11.-10.01. Christmas Fair on Līvu Square Līvu Square 39 (I-VII) The international exhibition for mechanical engineering, metalworking, automation, electronics, electrical Ķīpsala International 01.12. 10:00-18:00 46 engineering, supplies, tools and Exposition Centre innovative technologies "Tech Industry 2016"

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Date Time Event Venue Pg. Wood processing equipment and instruments at this international Ķīpsala International 01.12. 10:00-18:00 46 exhibition "Kokapstrāde. Iekārtas. Exposition Centre Tehnoloģijas instrumenti 2016" The international exhibition for mechanical engineering, metalworking, automation, electronics, electrical Ķīpsala International 02.12. 10:00-18:00 46 engineering, supplies, tools and Exposition Centre innovative technologies "Tech Industry 2016" Wood processing equipment and instruments at this international Ķīpsala International 02.12. 10:00-18:00 46 exhibition "Kokapstrāde. Iekārtas. Exposition Centre Tehnoloģijas instrumenti 2016" 11:00-18:00 (II, III, V), 11:00- National Museum of Kristiāns Brekte. Solo exhibit at 02.12.-12.02. 20:00 (IV), Art exhibition space 47 "Arsenāls" 12:00-17:00 "Arsenāls" (VI, VII) 02.12. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 10

02.12. 19:30 Riga "Dinamo" HC, Season #9 Arena Riga 9 The international exhibition for mechanical engineering, metalworking, automation, electronics, electrical Ķīpsala International 03.12. 10:00-18:00 46 engineering, supplies, tools and Exposition Centre innovative technologies "Tech Industry 2016" Wood processing equipment and instruments at this international Ķīpsala International 03.12. 10:00-17:00 46 exhibition "Kokapstrāde. Iekārtas. Exposition Centre Tehnoloģijas instrumenti 2016" 10:00-18:00 (II-IV), 10:00- Latvian National 03.12.-05.02. 20:00 (V), Art exhibit. Juris Boiko. "Salt Crystals" 47 Museum of Art 10:00-17:00 (VI-VII) "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the unique 03.12. 12:00-12:20 sound of Riga Dome organ for 20 Riga Dome Cathedral 8 minutes Latvian National Opera 04.12. 12:00 Musical "The Sound of Music" 12 and Ballet 04.12. 17:00 Riga "Dinamo" HC, Season #9 Arena Riga 9 10:00-18:00 (II-IV), 10:00- Exhibit. " Pastels and Drawings". Latvian National 07.12.-25.01. 20:00 (V), 47 Felicita Pauļuka (1925-2014) Museum of Art 10:00-17:00 (VI-VII) "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the unique 07.12. 12:00-12:20 sound of Riga Dome organ for 20 Riga Dome Cathedral 8 minutes Latvian National Opera 08.12. 19:00 Opera "Yevgeniy Onegin" 47 and Ballet 08.12. 19:30 Riga "Dinamo" HC, Season #9 Arena Riga 9

09.12. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 10 Latvian National Opera 09.12. 19:00 Opera "Yevgeniy Onegin" 47 and Ballet European Christmas. Kaspars St.John's Church in 09.12. 19:00 Zemītis. and the Latvian Radio Choir. 48 Riga British Christmas 09.12.-08.01. Christmas Tree Trail 2016 Riga 48 "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the unique 10.12. 12:00-12:20 sound of Riga Dome organ for 20 Riga Dome Cathedral 8 minutes 41 EVENT CALENDAR

Date Time Event Venue Pg. Old St. Gertrudes 10.12. 16:00 Concerts on Sauer organ 13 Church 10.12. 17:00 Riga "Dinamo" HC, Season #9 Arena Riga 9 Latvian National Opera 10.12. 19:00 Opera "Yevgeniy Onegin" 47 and Ballet 10.12. 19:00 Ball at the Small Guild Small Guild 13 Latvian National Opera 11.12. 12:00 Ballet "The Nutcracker" 39 and Ballet Latvian National Opera 11.12. 18:00 Ballet "The Nutcracker" 39 and Ballet Old St. Gertrudes 11.12. 18:00 Concerts on Sauer organ 13 Church The Baroque orchestra from Poland - "Arte dei Sounatori" and the soloist 13.12. 19:00 Aina Kalnciema (harpsichord, Latvia). Small Guild 48 The 16th annual International Bach Chamber Music Festival 10:00-18:00 Contemporary Jewellery exhibition 14.12.-27.02. (I-V), 11:00- Putti Art Gallery 48 "Magical tale in grandfather`s beard" 17:00 (VI) "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the unique 14.12. 12:00-12:20 sound of Riga Dome organ for 20 Riga Dome Cathedral 8 minutes Latvian National Opera 14.12. 19:00 Operetta "The Bat" 23 and Ballet Latvian National Opera 15.12. 19:00 Ballet "Peer Gynt" 23 and Ballet European Christmas. Christmas in 15.12. 19:00 Spikeri Concert Hall 48 Transylvania Latvian National Opera 16.12. 19:00 Opera "La Traviata" 12 and Ballet 16.12. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 10 Old St. Gertrudes 16.12. 19:00 Concerts on Sauer organ 13 Church European Christmas. Iveta Apkalna St.John's Church in 16.12. 19:00 and Oskars Petrauskis' Yuletide 49 Riga program "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the unique 17.12. 12:00-12:20 sound of Riga Dome organ for 20 Riga Dome Cathedral 8 minutes Latvian National Opera 17.12. 12:00 Operetta "The Bat" 23 and Ballet Latvian National Opera 17.12. 19:00 Operetta "The Bat" 23 and Ballet European Christmas. "Sinfonietta 17.12. 19:00 Rīga". Mozart's Violin Concerto and Great Guild 49 Haydn's Symphony Latvian National Opera 18.12. 12:00 Ballet "The Nutcracker" 39 and Ballet Latvian Ethnographic 18.12. 13:00-17:00 Winter Solstice. Yule Log Eve 2016 49 Open-air Museum 18.12.-29.01. 16:00-19:00 Winter Nights at Riga Zoo Riga Zoo 49 Latvian National Opera 18.12. 18:00 Ballet "The Nutcracker" 39 and Ballet Bluķa vilkšana ritual in Rigas Old 20.12. Town Hall Square 49 Town (the rolling of the Yule log) 9:00-20:00 Exhibit. "Reflections of History in National Library of 20.12.-27.04. (I-V), 10:00- Manuscripts"/ "Laiku atspulgi senos 50 Latvia 17:00 (VI-VII) manuskriptos" "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the unique 21.12. 12:00-12:20 sound of Riga Dome organ for 20 Riga Dome Cathedral 8 minutes Latvian National Opera 21.12. 19:00 Ballet "Romeo and Juliet" 10 and Ballet

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Date Time Event Venue Pg.

21.12. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 10 Latvian National Opera 22.12. 19:00 Operetta "The Bat" 23 and Ballet Latvian National Opera 23.12. 12:00 Ballet "The Nutcracker" 39 and Ballet Latvian National Opera 23.12. 18:00 Ballet "The Nutcracker" 39 and Ballet 23.12. 19:00 Riga Jazz at Christmas time Great Guild 50 "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the unique 24.12. 12:00-12:20 sound of Riga Dome organ for 20 Riga Dome Cathedral 8 minutes Ķīpsala International 25.12. 17:00 Riga's Christmas Concert 50 Exposition Centre European Christmas. Sergejs Jēgers. 25.12. 19:00 Riga Dome Cathedral 50 Ave Maria Ķīpsala International 26.12. 14:00 Riga's Christmas Concert 50 Exposition Centre Latvian Ethnographic 26.12.-08.01. 15:00-20:00 Light reflections in the winter twilight 50 Open-air Museum 26.12. 20:00 Riga Jazz at Christmas time Great Guild 50 Latvian National Opera 27.12. 19:00 New Year Gala at the Opera 51 and Ballet European Christmas: Holiday by 27.12. 19:00 Small Guild 51 Candlelight "Concerto Piccolo" — enjoy the unique 28.12. 12:00-12:20 sound of Riga Dome organ for 20 Riga Dome Cathedral 8 minutes 28.12. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 10 Latvian National Opera 28.12. 19:00 New Year Gala at the Opera 51 and Ballet European Christmas. Ksenija Sidoro- 28.12. 19:00 Riga Congress Centre 51 va and the Latvian Radio Big Band Latvian National Opera 29.12. 19:00 New Year Gala at the Opera 51 and Ballet Latvian National Opera 30.12. 12:00 New Year Gala at the Opera 51 and Ballet 30.12. 19:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 10 Latvian National Opera 30.12. 19:00 New Year Gala at the Opera 51 and Ballet European Christmas. J.S.Bach 30.12. 19:00 Riga Luther’s Church 51 "Christmas Oratorio" 31.12. 16:00 Organ music concert at Riga Dome Riga Dome Cathedral 10 New Year's Eve Fireworks and 31.12. Celebration at the 11 November Riga 51 Embankment

43 EVENT CALENDAR

Osteo’s Stories at the Zoo

THE DOM MUSEUM — TEMPLE FOR SCIENCE AND ART 01.01.-30.12. 11:00-17:00 (III-VII) The exhibition is dedicated to the history of the Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation. The origins of the museum go back to 1773; however, the exhibition focuses on the period of the Dom Museum (1890—1936), with a particular emphasis on the Baltic German contribution to the preservation of Latvia’s cultural values and the fortunes of cultural treasures during the Second World War. Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation

MUSEUM OF THE HISTORY OF RIGA AND NAVIGATION: RECENT ACQUISITIONS 01.01.-30.12. 11:00-17:00 (III-VII) Every year the Museum collections receive new acquisitions. The exhibition offers to view 395 of them — the most interesting and important. Chronologically, they span the period from the 13th century to our day. Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation

EXHIBITION "ANTON BUCHHOLTZ (1848–1901): NUMISMATIST AND COLLECTOR" 01.01.-30.12. 11:00-17:00 (III-VII) The exhibition is dedicated to the history of Riga’s history of coin minting and A. Buch- holtz as a founder of Livonian numismatics. Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation

OSTEO’S STORIES AT THE ZOO 01.01.-30.12. 10:00-17:00 (I-VII) The exhibition is a story about the most important supporting structure in the animal world — bones. Thanks to the skeleton, numerous living creatures have occurred — fast runners, good flyers, outstanding swimmers, massive giants, agile hunters, skilful paw- ers, flexible slithers, and many more. Any visitor can explore many exciting and clever solutions for optimising supporting structures of different animals. Riga Zoo

EXHIBITION: SILVER CUP "21ST CENTURY RENAISSANCE" 01.01.-30.12. 10:00-17:00 (I-VII) This filigree masterpiece fascinates with its grace, beauty, and magnitude. 35.37 kg of silver was used in the cup’s creation; its height – 1.20 m. Silver cup "21st Century Renaissance" symbolizes welfare, fortune, and the force of life. The cup incorporates gilded engravings, which represents the flow of money from ancient times up to this day. The author is the brilliant jewelry master Oļegs Auzers and his students. The work was created in collaboration with JSC "Baltic International Bank". Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation

EVENTS

Exhibition "Amber through the times"

EXHIBITION. SPOTLIGHT ON A SPECIAL ITEM FROM THE MUSEUM COLLECTION 01.01.-30.12. 10:00-17:00 (I-VII) This is a diverse series of exhibits lasting year round. A specific and certainly interesting display item is given feature attention, taken from the thousands of treasures in the Museum’s archives. Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation

EXHIBITION "AMBER THROUGH THE TIMES" 15.01.-31.12. 10:00-17:00 (III, V), 10:00-19:00 (IV), 11:00-17:00 (VI, VII) The exhibition, which is also a permanent display at the Natural History Museum of Latvia, tells a story about the most unique natural resource found in Latvia — amber. It covers such topics as formation of amber, its characteristic forms and wide range of colours, amber inclusions, fossilised tree resins throughout the world and their deposits, as well as threads made of this material. Natural History Museum of Latvia

THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, METALWORKING, AUTOMATION, ELECTRONICS, ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, SUPPLIES, TOOLS AND INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES "TECH INDUSTRY 2016" 01.-03.12. 10:00-18:00 The largest and most significant industrial production exhibition in the Baltic region. Here is a fine opportunity for you to see first hand and up close modern metalworking, mechanical engineering equipment, automation systems, hydraulics, measuring devices, electronics, storage space, loading/unloading lines, and much more. Featuring international seminars and a one-on-one contact fair, and the contest "Baltic Welder 2016" Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre

WOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENTS AT THIS INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION "KOKAPSTRĀDE. IEKĀRTAS. TEHNOLOĢIJAS INSTRUMENTI 2016" 01.-02.12. 10:00-18:00, 03.12. 10:00-17:00 This extensive show offers you the chance to see Latvian and foreign enterprises demon- strating on the spot how their wood processing facilities and systems operate; also on display - furniture-making equipment, windows and doors, specific electric instruments for wood processing and construction specialists, carpentry devices, various wooden materials. Excellent opportunity to find out the latest in the industry worldwide. Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre

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Art exhibit. Juris Boiko. "Salt Crystals"

KRISTIĀNS BREKTE. SOLO EXHIBIT AT "ARSENĀLS" 02.12.-12.02. 11:00-18:00 (II, III, V), 11:00-20:00 (IV), 12:00-17:00 (VI, VII) The huge space at "Arsenāls" is full of Brekte these days, and the artist has certainly been busy what with large-format paintings, ready-made objects and multi-media installations - all with a military theme, and all on display here. Arsenal can be considered a key word. Brekte found the space appropriate as once upon a time, it was an ammo warehouse. In this show, Brekte wishes to draw attention to the issue of arms prolifer- ation today. "Arsenāls" is used in some cases as backdrop, but in other cases, directly, utilizing its former function as a military facility to become a frame for his works of art reflecting developments in the nation’s military history. National Museum of Art exhibition space "Arsenāls"

ART EXHIBIT. JURIS BOIKO. "SALT CRYSTALS" 03.12.-05.02. 10:00-18:00 (II-IV), 10:00-20:00 (V), 10:00-17:00 (VI-VII) A tribute to Latvian artist Juris Boiko ((1954-2002) that would never have seen the light of day were it not for the archival materials kept by his family members so painstakingly. They have come under the care now of the Center for Contemporary Art as a research project. In the interim, this exhibit where several of Boiko’s installations of the 1990s will be revived - the ones utilizing salt, glass, photo and video. Latvian National Museum of Art

EXHIBIT. " PASTELS AND DRAWINGS". FELICITA PAUĻUKA (1925-2014) 07.12.-25.01. 10:00-18:00 (II-IV), 10:00-20:00 (V), 10:00-17:00 (VI-VII) Felicita Pauļuka - a significant personality in Latvian art, master of portraits and nudes. Already in early youth, she showed talent for charcoal and sanguine drawings, a knack for technical specifics, an ability to capture the essence of any model. As of the 1960s, Pauļuka began to work exclusively with pastels, feeling, as she put it, "a demand to work with heartfelt passion in this specific technique, revealing new treasures." Her portraits of well-known artists, actors and literati rest assured carried her own vision and interpretation.. Latvian National Museum of Art

OPERA "YEVGENIY ONEGIN" 08.,09.,10.12. 19:00 Is it possible to break the mold, and act counter to what our parents and society taught us? When for example a victim becomes the tormentor, and when the tormentor becomes the savior. Director Rēzija Kalniņa makes her National Opera debut with this Tchaikovsky classic. Latvian National Opera and Ballet

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Christmas Tree Trail 2016

EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS. KASPARS ZEMĪTIS. AND THE LATVIAN RADIO CHOIR. BRITISH CHRISTMAS 09.12. 19:00 Musicians - Kaspars Zemītis, guitar; Latvian Radio Choir, conducted by Mārtiņš Klišāns. Program: Benjamin Britten, Edward Elgar, John Taverner, Kaspars Zemītis. St.John’s Church in Riga

CHRISTMAS TREE TRAIL 2016 09.12.-08.01. The festival began seven years ago with an aim to showcase various Christmas orna- ments and promote creative expression in an urban environment. The idea behind the festival stems from the legend of Riga as the place that was first to introduce the Christ- mas tree in 1510, when the first tree was placed in the market square and decorated by members of the Blackheads order. Riga

THE BAROQUE ORCHESTRA FROM POLAND - "ARTE DEI SOUNATORI" AND THE SOLOIST AINA KALNCIEMA (HARPSICHORD, LATVIA). THE 16TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL BACH CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL 13.12. 19:00 "Arte dei Sounatori" was established in the Polish city of Poznan in 1993, arranging for top young musicians who were familiar with ancient traditional instruments. Initially strictly Polish, the orchestra has "gone international" with its members hailing from Germany, England, France, Netherlands, Ireland and other countries. "Arte dei Sounatori" often invites guest soloists and conductors for concerts and recordings, usually on the top labels. Small Guild

CONTEMPORARY JEWELLERY EXHIBITION "MAGICAL TALE IN GRANDFATHER`S BEARD" 14.12.-27.02. 10:00-18:00 (I-V), 11:00-17:00 (VI) Contemporary Jewellery exhibition "Magical tale in grandfather`s beard" will gather artists from Latvia and many foreign countries. Putti Art Gallery

EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS. CHRISTMAS IN TRANSYLVANIA 15.12. 19:00 Musicians - Imago Mundi Ensemble. Program: Isvor George Ionescu - Romanian rhap- sodies, traditional music, urban folklore. Spikeri Concert Hall

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Winter Nights at Riga Zoo

EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS. IVETA APKALNA AND OSKARS PETRAUSKIS’ YULETIDE PROGRAM 16.12. 19:00 Musicians: Iveta Apkalna, organ and Oskars Petruaskis, saxophone Program: music by J.S.Bach, Gubaidulina, Jongen, Ligeti, Maskats. St.John’s Church in Riga

EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS. "SINFONIETTA RĪGA". MOZART’S VIOLIN CONCERTO AND HAYDN’S SYMPHONY 17.12. 19:00 Estonian conductor Paavo Jarvi, musical director of the renowned Bremen Chamber Philharmonic, has been a guest in Latvia on numerous occasions, now it will be the First Violin’s turn to visit here - the Berlin and London-educated virtuoso Florian Donderer. Great Guild

WINTER SOLSTICE. YULE LOG EVE 2016 18.12. 13:00-17:00 The winter solstice arrives at the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum with songs, games, rituals, fortune-telling and well-wishes. Latvian Ethnographic Open-air Museum

WINTER NIGHTS AT RIGA ZOO 18.12.-29.01. 16:00-19:00 (I-VII) In the darkest time of the year, Riga Zoo is holding the annual Winter Nights giving you a chance to visit the area late at night, walk through the lit up paths and view the animal enclosures. Riga Zoo

BLUĶA VILKŠANA RITUAL IN RIGAS OLD TOWN (THE ROLLING OF THE YULE LOG) 20.12. The traditional celebration of winter solstice will take place in Riga’s Town Hall Square (Rātslaukums), featuring singsongs by folklore ensembles, dances and games, as well as the rolling of the Yule log (Bluķa vilkšana). Town Hall Square

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Riga Jazz at Christmas time. Photo: I.Strangots

EXHIBIT. "REFLECTIONS OF HISTORY IN MANUSCRIPTS"/ "LAIKU ATSPULGI SENOS MANUSKRIPTOS" 20.12.-27.04. 9:00-20:00 (I-V), 10:00-17:00 (VI-VII) This exhibit provides the extra-special opportunity to delve into the riches found in the Library’s Rare Books and Manuscripts (that usually remain dormant in museum collection files). Now, for the first time, open to the public - historic manuscripts, many of major importance. National Library of Latvia

RIGA JAZZ AT CHRISTMAS TIME 23.12. 19:00, 26.12. 20:00 The "Riga" Orchestra Big Band extends an invitation for you to attend the Christmas time jazz concerts in Great Guild Hall. Great Guild

RIGA’S CHRISTMAS CONCERT 25.12. 17:00, 26.12. 14:00 A longtime crowd pleaser, the Riga Christmas Concert, under the direction of Valdis Butāns, features the outstanding singers Daumants Kalniņš and Ingus Pētersons, the vocal group "Framest", "Rīga" Orchestra and the finest of Latvia’s choirs. Christmas car- ols, psalms, and Yuletide songs from today and yesterday are the entertainment staple. In fact, the concert has been devised as a version of Mary Mapes-Dodge heartwarming story "The Silver Skates". Your host and narrator will be actor Juris Žagars. Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre

EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS. SERGEJS JĒGERS. AVE MARIA 25.12. 19:00 Musicians - Sergejs Jēgers, counter tenor and Diāna Jaunzeme-Portnaja, organ. Pro- gram: Music by Franck, Handel, Percell, Saint-Saens and others. Riga Dome Cathedral

LIGHT REFLECTIONS IN THE WINTER TWILIGHT 26.12.-08.01. 15:00-20:00 In the middle of winter, the Open-Air Museum turns into a fairy tale land with illuminated buildings and rooms. As you look inside the window, you can see how Latvians used to live and celebrate festivities in winter. Moreover, this is a wonderful opportunity to be photographed in the sledge and dress up for the Latvian winter solstice, Ķekatas. Latvian Ethnographic Open-air Museum

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New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Celebration at the 11 November Embankment

NEW YEAR GALA AT THE OPERA 27.,28.,29.12. 19:00, 30.12. 12:00 and 19:00 The New Year Gala concerts at the Latvian National Opera sparkle like Champaign. Let’s celebrate together with the most enchanting opera melodies and musical stars! Latvian National Opera and Ballet

EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS: HOLIDAY BY CANDLELIGHT 27.12. 19:00 Musicians - Piano quartet RIX:; Sandis Šteinbergs, violin; Ilze Kļava, viola; Reinis Birznieks, cello; Jānis Maļeckis, piano. Program: Giuillame Lecque, and others. Small Guild

EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS. KSENIJA SIDOROVA AND THE LATVIAN RADIO BIG BAND 28.12. 19:00 Musicians - Ksenija Sidorova, accordeon; Latvian Radio Big Band. Program: Bach and Bernstein in jazz arrangements. Riga Congress Centre

EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS. J.S.BACH "CHRISTMAS ORATORIO" 30.12. 19:00 The Bach oratorio meant for the coming of the Christ child, just like his "passions" at Easter, has become a mandatory part of the holiday season, filling up concert halls and places of worship all over Europe. Riga Luther’s Church

NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS AND CELEBRATION AT THE 11 NOVEMBER EMBANKMENT 31.12. On 31 December, all inhabitants and guests of Riga are invited to participate and visit various celebrations in the city cafes, hotels, squares and parks, including the New Year’s Eve fireworks at midnight. Riga

51 LIST OF VENUE ADDRESSES

"Daile" music hall Kr. Barona iela 31 Anglican Church Anglikāņu iela 2 Arena Riga Skanstes iela 21 Art Museum Riga Bourse Doma laukums 6 Biķernieki Sports Complex Sergeja Eizenšteina iela 4 Church of Luther Torņakalna iela 5 Culture centre "Ziemeļblāzma" Ziemeļblāzmas iela 36 Dzintari Concert Hall Turaidas iela 1, Jūrmala Gallery Daugava, Ausekļa Street Ausekļa iela 1 Great Guild Amatu iela 6 Interior design gallery CREA Brīvības iela 103 Ķīpsala International Exposition Centre Ķīpsalas iela 8 Latvian Ethnographic Open-air Museum Brīvības gatve 440 Latvian National Museum of Art Kr. Valdemāra iela 10 Latvian National Opera and Ballet Aspazijas bulvāris 3 Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation Palasta iela 4 National History Museum of Latvia Brīvības bulvāris 32 National Library of Latvia Mūkusalas iela 3 National Museum of Art exhibition space "Arsenāls" Torņa iela 1 Natural History Museum of Latvia Krišjāņa Barona iela 4 Old St. Gertrudes Church Ģertrūdes iela 8 Palladium Rīga Marijas iela 21 Putti Art Gallery Mārstaļu iela 16 Riga Art Nouveau Museum Alberta iela 12 Riga Congress Centre Krišjāņa Valdemāra iela 5 Riga Dome Doma laukums 1 Riga Museum of Decorative Arts and Design Skārņu iela 10 Riga Porcelain Museum Kalēju iela 9/11 Riga Zoo Meža prospekts 1 Elizabetes iela 57a, ap. 26 Romans Suta and Aleksandra Beļcova Museum (entrance through the courtyard, 5th floor) Skonto stadium Emiļa Melngaiļa iela 1 Small Guild Amatu iela 3/5 Spikeri Concert Hall Maskavas iela 4 k-1 St.John's Church in Riga Jāņa iela 7 The Botanical Garden of the University of Latvia Kandavas iela 2

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