Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Guded Tours - LACI Bakery - Riga Latvia

When Latvians talk about the national identity of their country, nothing can characterize it more precisely than genuine rye dark bread. Bakery "LACI" has been working already 16 years.
The pride of the company is its high-quality genuine rye bread.

To bake "LACI" bread, age-old knowledge and skills of masters are being used. The basic activity of "LACI" bakery is not only baking bread, but also delicacies of our confectioner's. The cozy atmosphere and the smell of fresh bread entice people to "LACI" café and shop where they can try food for which bread is an ingredient as well as to buy fresh rye bread and delicacies.

Come and visit bakery “Laci”! We are more closely how you think. Only 40 minutes driving from Riga city centre!

Sign up for "LACI" bakery tour!
We offer to you 3 types of tours
Advance reservation for tour is required - before coming to “LACI”!


1. SHORT TOUR TO LACI BAKERY

Our guide awaits your group in bakery. Guide will tell you about the process of making bread and introduce you with our bakery secrets. In the end of tour you will taste different types of bread. Tour will take time till 50 minutes.
Entry cost
2 LVL per person (1.November – 1.May),
2, 30 LVL per person (1.May – 1.November)


2. LONG TOUR TO LACI BAKERY

Our guide awaits your group in bakery. Guide will tell you about the process of making bread and introduce you with our bakery secrets. In the end of tour you will taste different types of bread, enjoy our little meat pies and garlic bread, you will spread hemp and herb butter on genuine rye bread, and in order to get more strength we will eat real Latvian lard and for more health – with a tomato, a cucumber, a carrot, and, of course, for every gourmet – genuine bread soup and our confectionery. Tour could take 50 minutes and more as you order.
Entry cost 9, 50 LVL per person.


3. SPECIAL INTEREST TOURS
Guided tours in our bakery with different activities for groups.
Well becoming like incentive events.
In tours you can make rye dark bread buy yourself
(10LVL per loaf, groups from 30 peoples have different prices).

Make white bread loaf or pretzel
(White bread loaf from 3 LVL, pretzel from 0,35LVL).

Introduce with Latvian folklore songs, dance and games (From 70 LVL per group).


Advance reservation for tour is required - before coming to “LACI”!

We guided tours in English, Russian and Latvian.

For more information about our offer please write: liga.valdheima@laci.lv

Or call +371 29256676

"Benuzu - Skaugi", p/n Piņķi,

Babite district, Rigas region., LV-2107, Latvia
Phone.: +371 67933228

Fax: +371 67708666
Mob.: +371 29256676

E-mail: liga.valdheima@laci.lv

www.laci.lv



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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Look for Topics - Scroll Down - Riga Side of Page

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For all the POSTED items, scroll down to the Topics listing on the right hand side of the page.

Find your topic of interest and click on the Topic name for the available topics.



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The Golden Roosters of Riga - a Wonderful Song

Enjoy the music - young Latvian talent
the song says you may enjoy the experience
of Riga's sights and see the Riga Roosters
on top of all the city's churches.
The Riga Rooster crows loudly
in support of this song !


Enjoy another song

about Riga's cats



isn't this young talent wonderful to experience !


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Thursday, July 2, 2009

Photo exhibition artist Igor Barulina - The past century - July 8 to 19 2009

Photo exhibition
by artist Igor Baruļina

The past century, from 8. July 19. July will be a viewing at the Riga art room "hall"
The exhibition consists of large-scale color photographs of the building eighties of last century from 1981 to 1988.

Photos traditional themes: the Old Town streets and squares, Arcadian Park neighborhood, and suburban scenes exhibition offers the viewer to linger romantic moods and revoke memories of past times.



More information: www.artspace.riga.lv


Working hours: Tuesday – Sunday 12.00 a.m. – 7.30 p.m.


Address: Riga City Exhibition Hall “Riga Art Space”


Entrance: 3 Kungu Street (under the Town Hall Square)






PRESS RELEASE - Translated from latvian Language by Google


Igor Baruļina solo "Last Century" Riga art space Riga city exhibition hall "Riga Art Space" from the 8. July 19. July will be a viewing at the artist Igor Baruļina solo "Last Century". Implemented in conjunction with the exhibition "Baltic International Bank".


Igor Baruļina exhibition consists of large-scale color photographs of the building eighties of last century (from 1981. Until 1988. The year).


Photos traditional themes: the Old Town streets and squares, Arcadian Park neighborhood, and suburban scenes exhibition offers the viewer to linger romantic moods and revoke memories of past times.



I. Baruļina work can grab impresionistu painting dipped experiment and improvisation charm. However, a photographer works, does not compete with painting, but tell their own stories. The author very extensive and unusual use a variety of photographic process: nefokusēts company with one objective lens, specific regimes, the development of photography and a myriad of other methods which are known as an experienced photographer. Self-selected works restored Marca Bendyk photo. Igor Baruļins (born in 1959.) Lives and works in Riga.



The photographer has become operational at the age of twenty, when currently enrolled in one of the art studios in Riga - VEF photo studio. Eighties author focused advertising photography and the nineties in his playing field is an industrial advertising. During this time, the author assembled the materials for Latvian and foreign companies.



His performance was evaluated for participation in the exhibition "Advertising-90" Moscow I. Baruļins received a bronze medal.


Held several solo artist in Moscow and London. I. Baruļina works are in private collections in Latvia, Russia, Italy, Germany and Japan. Additional


Information:

Ieva Zarina, Riga art space Applications, "Intro" Project Manager

Tel. 67026274, 28335520

E-mail: Ieva.Zarina @ riga.lv

http://www.artspace.riga.lv/



IMAGES - PRESS RELEASE


1. Solitude. 1981

2. Old dance places. Arcadian park. 1988

3. St. Peter's Church at night. 1982

4. "Pearl". 1986

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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Latvia Salsa Festival August 21st - 23rd 2009 Riga

Latvia Salsa Festival 2009

21st - 23rd August 2009, Riga Latvia


for more information: contact Dance Centre NIANSE

You have to see this !


More than 40 classes for all ages and knowledge levels; Professional instructors from all over the world; Fantastic shows; Live Salsa Orchestra; Salsa boat trip; Memorable four night parties; Grand Salsa Dancing on open-air stage; Special offer for begginers; Jack and Jill competition


It takes place in the "heart" of Riga - Early Bird discounts available - see information below


In the year 2000 Salsa was established in Latvia by Dance centre “Nianse”. At the moment we are students and representatives of various professions in our showgroup, but we all love dancing. Our aim is to introduce people with loveliness and joy of these dances.

Our Motto – We take dances seriously, but it doesn’t mean that we can’t dance with joy and inspiration.


ARE YOU READY for the most PASSIONATE and MEMORABLY THRILLING emotions in life of SALSA? If so, then friendly Riga invites you to 6th LATVIA SALSA FESTIVAL, which is happening during Riga City Celebration from 21st - 23rd August! Double celebration, double fun and emotions ALL 4 days long!!!


Some unquestionable reasons why to come to Riga! Live Salsa Orchestra, Spectacularly shows & performances The Best Salsa bout trip with dancing and percussion during sundown Really extraordinary Vanilla Sunset Party - you will taste unseasoned charm of industrial environment! Memorable night events with dancing till sunrises Grand Salsa dancing on open-air stage, Really hot Jack & Jill competition Workshops for kids Special offer and interesting program for beginners. Located in the heart of Riga Which has been here already - are coming back again and again !!! Workshops with professional instructors from all over the world.


Workshops for all ages and knowledge levels - Salsa Cuban style, Rueda de Casino, Trio Salsa (1 man & 2 ladies or 2 men & 1 lady), Salsa L.A., Salsa NY, Lady & Men Styling, Bachata, Cha-cha-cha, Son, Reggaeton, Timing and many more workshops, which will improve your body movement...


This event will sell out fast! So, buy your passes today !!!
for more information: contact Dance Centre NIANSE


Special offers !

Full Pass -Includes entrance to all daytime workshops and evening parties
€ 100, - before 15th July
€ 110, - before 15th August
€ 115, - after 16th August


Saturday Only Pass (Includes entrance to the daytime workshops + Grand Salsa party on Saturday 22th August
€ 65, - before 15th July
€ 70, - before 15th August
€ 75, - after 16th August


Sunday Only Pass (Includes entrance to the daytime workshops + afterparty on Sunday 23th August
€ 45, - before 15th July
€ 50, - before 15th August
€ 55, - after 16th August


Weekend Evening Party Pass - Includes entrance to the Salsa Parties on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
€ 25, - before 15th July
€ 27, - before 15th August
€ 31, - after 16th August


SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR BEGINNERS
Full pass - € 50, ( Includes entrance to all daytime workshops and evening parties)


SPECIAL OFFER FOR GROUPS
for each 10 tickets you will receive 1 full pass for free+ for each 20 tickets you will receive 2 full passes for free + double room in Reval Hotel Latvia for free (the same building where festival will happen) !!!


SPECIAL OFFER FOR HOTEL
€ 70, for double room per day in Reval Hotel Latvia - the best choise for the best Price only for participants of Latvia Salsa Festival






This event will sell out fast! So, buy your passes today !!!
for more information:
contact Dance Centre NIANSE


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