Ride the Retro Tram - 1901 Vintage - Riga Latvia

Two routes to cruise the streets of Riga's famous Art Nouveau District or venture out to the beautiful wooded park area called Meza Parks (also take Tram 11).

The Retro Tram stop is on K. Barona Street at the Canal just South of the Opera House by the University Drug Store (Aptieka). Check schedules on sign post and our photos below:

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more info Riga City Tourist Office

more info Riga City Public Transport Department

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Culture programs Riga Small Guild

Rīgas Kultūras un tautas mākslas centrs „Mazā ģilde”


3. septembris, trešdiena plkst. 19.00

Freiburgas vokālā ansambļa koncerts

Piedalās koris Sonore (diriģents Mārtiņš Ozoliņš)
Freiburgas vokālo ansambli 1971. gadā nodibināja Volfgangs Šēfers un koris ātri kļuva par starptautiski atzītu kamerkori. Izcili radio un CD ieraksti, neskaitāmas muzikālo iestudējumu pirmizrādes un slavenu konkursu balvas liecina par kora augsto muzikālo kvalitāti. Volfgangs Šēfers, šodien Frankfurtes Mūzikas augstskolas diriģēšanas profesors, kopā ar kori koncertējis ļoti daudzās pasaules valstīs.
Programmā: J. Brāmsa, F. Pulenka, A. Bruknera un citu autoru darbi.

Ieeja bez maksas - Free

Rīko Rīgas Kultūras un tautas mākslas centrs „Mazā ģilde” ar Vācijas Ārlietu ministrijas un Gētes institūta finansiālu atbalstu


13. septembris, sestdiena plkst. 19.00

Balle „Kad aizlido stārķi...”
Spēlē grupa “Mazā ģilde” un draugi
Biļetes cena Ls 5.00


17.septembris, trešdiena plkst. 19.30

Rudens Kamermūzikas festivāla atklāšanas koncerts
Piedalās : The Seattle Chamber Players
Programmā: P.Vasks,A.Gārdnere, E.Mora
Rīko Latvijas koncerti

23.septembris, otrdiena plkst. 19.30

Rudens Kamermūzikas festivāls
Diāna Ketlere un trio
Programmā: F.Šūberts, G.Enesku, P.Vasks
Rīko Latvijas koncerti



click for more information www.gilde.lv/maza

RKTMC”Mazā ģilde” Amatu 3/5
email maza.gilde@latnet.lv
6-722-3772, 6-721-0093

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Latvian Art Exhibition European Cities - Hotel DeRome

Open Daily 10:00 to 20:00 Hotel De Rome - through 31 October 2008

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BRITS - Home calling !

ARE YOU A BRIT LIVING ABROAD BUT THINKING ABOUT COMING HOME TO THE UK?

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS?

ITV1 are making the second series of ‘No Place Like Home?’ about British Ex-Pats who are considering moving back to the UK.

We’re keen to hear from Brits who are living abroad, but who are now thinking about returning permanently to Britain.

Perhaps you miss your family and friends, maybe you are
struggling with the language, or very simply you yearn for a bit of British culture.

However, it’s not an easy decision – what if you make a mistake?

You’ll be flown back to the UK and given the opportunity to ‘test-drive’ the reality of living in the UK.

Relocation expert Catherine Gee will give you the information you need to make an informed decision about whether to remain an expat or come home for good.

If this sounds like you, or anyone you know, we’d love to hear
from you as soon as possible!

Please contact Sarah at:

Email: sarah.robertson@fevermedia.co.uk

Or call 00 44 (0) 207 428 5760

Riga SCAMS being exposed - finally - BEWARE !

This week, there have been numerous reports of various scams that have been occuring mostly in Riga's Old Citys bars for a few years now.

The latest is a special Report in the 13 August edition of the Baltic Times Newspaper entitled "Night club scams on the rise "

Also apparently the American Embassy has published a list of bars, clubs to avoid at all costs. We have not see this list but the names attributed to be on it are familar.

We believe the following to be accurate:

The American Embassy has become increasingly concerned about the number of reported instances of crimes perpetrated against foreign clientele at local bars, clubs and lounges in Riga. Some have then been assaulted, threatened or forced to withdraw money from an ATM to pay for the bill. Local police have been unwilling and/or unable to provide assistance and victims have reported that they believe police have been involved in some of these schemes.

On 25 July 2008, the Regional Security Officer at the American Embassy placed the following establishments off-limits for American staff, their family members and TDY official visitors:

Foxy Lounge - located below the Fashion Café in the basement of the Vegas casino.

Roxy Klub - Kaļķu 24.

Groks Pub - Kaļķu 22 (currently closed).

Pink Panther - also located next door to Groks Pub.

Mary - Audēju 13.

DD Bars

Saxon - Laipu 7.

Doll House a.k.a Zig Zag - Mārstaļu 12.

Bar Fly - Vāgnera 8.

To this list we add the club named:

Flames - Kalku Street (close to TGI Fridays)

If you have any type of problem while visiting Riga, contact the special Tourist Hotline number:

2 - 203 - 3000 +371-2-203-3000


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