May 15: Movie: I’m Buying Your Husband!
On the evening of their 20th wedding anniversary, a wife meets her husband’s 20-year-old mistress—who offers to buy her husband.
To complicate an already tangled story, the husband’s mistress turns out to be a Russian girl who has integrated into Latvian society.
The 2003 film Pērku jūsu vīru! (I’m Buying Your Husband!) is universally described online as “super” and “cool.” The lead roles are played by Indra Burkovska and Zane Daudziņa. The film runs for 90 minutes.
In Latvian. Chef Ingo’s signature soup.
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2105058856
May 22: Concert: Love is!
In spring, nature awakens, birds sing, and so does Rota!
“Love is a gypsy child. It has never known a law,” sings Carmen in Georges Bizet’s famous opera.
“It’s true,” says Rota’s director Irisa Purene. “Love is with us from infancy to old age. No one’s immune to it.”
And that’s precisely what Rota will sing about.
In Latvian. Chef Ingo’s signature soup – TLPA members: Complimentary | Guests: $5
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2105058856
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1733245570951689
May 29: Brain games: Latvian sports
What’s the most popular sport in Latvia? Has Latvia ever managed to beat Canada in hockey? Let’s test our knowledge about Latvian sports!
Teams will compete table against table while discovering fascinating new facts. Hosted by Viesturs Zariņš.
In Latvian. Chef Ingo’s signature soup – TLPA members: Complimentary | Guests: $5
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2105058856
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1224216932383773/
June 5: Love Songs for a Sunny Afternoon
Pianist Pēteris Zariņš, known for his signature wit, joins soprano Leslie Higgins to perform romantic classics by Chopin, Brahms, and Clara Schumann, along with modernist and neo-romantic works by Gershwin, Ponce, Altmanis, and Zemzaris. The program also includes unique takes on love and romance from Serge Gainsbourg and Steve Earle.
First Thursdays: In English. Chef Ingo’s lunch. TLPA members: $25 | Guests: $30
Register for lunch by June 1 with Maruta Freimuts at 416-233-9552 or mfreimuts@gmail.com.
TLPA members: $25 | Guests: $30
Not to be missed! An exhibition of works by master knitter, Sarmīte Vilks titled “My journey in the world of Latvian handicrafts” is currently on display at the Latvian Canadian Cultural Centre in Toronto.
If you would like to host an event at the LCCC, we will provide:
- Hall set up and take down.
- Help you arrange services and suppliers.
- List of people who can be called, for bar tending and as wait staff.
Catering contacts:
Zupa Zupa Catering
Soups, Baltic cold table, appetizers, etc
www.zupazupa.ca
Tel 289-442-7799
Eatsmart Caters
Catering for all events
eatsmart.caters@gmail.com
647-287-1974
Ranjith Jayawardana
Piragi, cheesecake, applebread, apple / cranberry crumble (drumstalmaize), cakes
asokackk@gmail.com
416-568-3160
Tender slow roasted Beef Brisket in sauce with zesty Horseradish
Fish “ Kotletes” in a white wine and dill cream sauce
Yukon gold potato mash with chives
Glazed butternut squash with roasted carrots and parsnips
Asparagus and Broccoli spears with garlic and lemon
Sauteed red cabbage with apples
Penne pasta bake with oven roasted tomato, peppers and zuchinni
Cold table favorites and Salad selection
Assorted breads and butter
Herb marinated seared pork tenderloin with roasted red pepper sauce
Pan fried Fish fillets with Lemon caper butter
Herb roasted Yukon gold potato with garlic and smoked paprika
Baltic style sauerkraut
Baked Butternut squash
Broccoli with sautéed red onion and peppers
Cheese tortellini with oven roasted cherry tomato, spinach and parmesan
Cold table favorites and Salad selection
Assorted breads and butter
Pork roast with sautéed apples, onions and raisins
Baked salmon with lemon herb sauce
Balsamic roasted potatoes, parsnip and zucchini
Penne pasta with pesto gratin
Sausages
Salads
Tortes and coffee for extra charge
November 16-18
All Welcome!
Saturday, November 16 (at the Latvian Centre Toronto)
- 10:00 a.m. Toronto Latvian School Commemoration
- 1:00 p.m. Festive Lunch in the Rīga Hall
- 2:00 p.m. A Commemoration in Song and Dance of Latvia’s Independence and Our Nation’s Journey From Flight to Freedom ZOOM Meeting ID: 445 122 5770 Passcode: 16112024
- 4:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception
Sunday, November 17 (at St. John’s Latvian Lutheran Church)
- 11:00 a.m. Sunday Service at St. John’s Latvian Lutheran Church (200 Balmoral Avenue)
- 12:00 p.m. Following the service, a screening of Answer for Ann, a film about Latvian life after World War II in a German refugee camp
Monday, November 18 (at Toronto City Hall and the Latvian Centre Toronto)
- 10:30 a.m. Join City Councillors and members of the community for a flag raising at City Hall
- 11:30 a.m. Flag raising at the Latvian Centre
- 12:00 p.m. Lunch at the Latvian Centre with Music by Pianist Pēteris Zariņš
- 1:00 p.m. Presidential Address by Edgars Rinkēvičs
DVTK Teātra izrāde “Dziesmu svētki”
9. novembrī
Vai Dziesmu svētki, šodienas apstākļos ir vispār vajadzīgi?
DVTK is proud to present an encore performance of the XVI Latvian Song & Dance Festival in Canada engaging play DZIESMU SVĒTKI. Are Song Festivals still relevant in today’s politically, economically and environmentally challenged world?