Friday 14 August 2009

This week in VECC (Aug 14 - 23)


Halfway through August in Vilnius European Capital of Culture 2009 (VECC) and the event is still rocking out.

It is almost impossible to walk around the city without noticing one of the large green markers telling you about and exhibition or event. The best thing is that almost all of the events are free for all.

This weeks events:

CULTURAL PROGRAMME OF THE FIRST WORLD CONGRESS OF VILNIUKAI: Polish comedy night
Teachers’ House courtyard, Vilniaus St. 39/6, Vilnius
14 Aug
21:30
Free of charge

CULTURAL PROGRAMME OF THE FIRST WORLD CONGRESS OF VILNIUKAI: Concert Folk – Jazz
Vilnius Town Hall Square
15 Aug
17:00
Free of charge

52 Weeks. Cinema Marathon
Skalvija Cinema Centre, A. Goštauto St. 2/15,
Vilnius
16 Aug
21:00
6–12

Art project by Georges Rousse (France) - Creation of installation
Former House of Railway Workers,
Kauno St. 5, Vilnius
17 Aug–3 Sep
11:00–17:00
Free of charge

Exposition - Lithuanian Jewish Child Survivor Talks about Shoah
Tolerance Centre, Naugarduko St. 10/2,
Vilnius
18–31 Aug
Mon to Thu
10:00–18:00,
Sun 10:00–16:00
5 litas

KULTFLUX Culture Platform near the Neris - Cinema night
Kultflux pavilion near the Neris and the Lithuanian Energy Museum,
Rinktinės St. 2, Vilnius
18 Aug
21:00
Free of charge

CINEMA IN THE CITY, CITY IN THE CINEMA - Films by Artūras Barysas
Observation deck in front of Vilnius Sport and Concert Hall,
Rinktinės St. 1, Vilnius
19 Aug
21:30
Free of charge

HANDICRAFT HERITAGE OF VILNIUS - Educational event The Old Wood Processing Craft in Vilnius
Open workshop
Amatų gildija, Pranciškonų St. 6, Vilnius
20 Aug
11:00–19:00
Free of charge

52 Weeks. Cinema Marathon
Skalvija Cinema Centre, A. Goštauto St. 2/15,
Vilnius
20 Aug
19:00
6–12 litas

CINEMA IN THE CITY, CITY IN THE CINEMA - Modern city in Lithuanian cinema: Dviese ant tilto / Two on the Bridge, directed by: Valdas Navasaitis, 2004, Troleibusų miestas / Trolleybus City, directed by: Giedrė Beinoriūtė, 2002
Observation deck in front of Vilnius Sport and Concert Hall,
Rinktinės St. 1, Vilnius
20 Aug
21:30
Free of charge

KULTFLUX Culture Platform near the Neris - Fishday, electronic music party
Kultflux pavilion near the Neris and the Lithuanian Energy Museum,
Rinktinės St. 2, Vilnius
20 Aug
22:00
Free of charge

HANDICRAFT HERITAGE OF VILNIUS - Fair of St. Bartholomew
Vilnius Town Hall Square
20–21 Aug
Free of charge

Audiovisual-multimedia project The Flood Text author: Frido Mann; composer and director: Vladimiras Tarasovas
Contemporary Art Centre,
Vokiečių St. 2, Vilnius
21 Aug
19:00
Free of charge

Kaddish (Requiem)
for Holocaust Victims
Vilnius
23 Aug
Free of charge

52 Weeks. Cinema Marathon
Skalvija Cinema Centre, A. Goštauto St. 2/15,
Vilnius
23 Aug
21:00
6–12 litas


Exhibition of Andrzej Strumillo PAN catalogue TORS. - Presentation of the book Lietuvos Didžioji Kunigaikštystė (The Grand Duchy of Lithuania)
Vladas Vildžiūnas Gallery, Lobio St. 6A, Vilnius
8 Aug–31 Oct
Opening: 16:00
Free of charge

CULTURAL PROGRAMME OF THE FIRST WORLD CONGRESS OF VILNIUKAI: Retrospective and art exhibitions What Was Hidden in the Repatriates’ Suitcases?
House of Polish Culture in Vilnius,
Naugarduko St. 76, Vilnius
9–31 Aug
Opening: 17:30
9:00–18:00
Free of charge

Photography exhibition - European Eyes on Japan
Contemporary Art Centre,
Vokiečių St. 2, Vilnius
Until 16 Aug
Opening: 18:00
Tue to Sun
12:00–19:30
Sun 11:00–17:00
4–8 litas entrance

Sculpture: Puskalnis (Half Mountain) by R. Antinis
Neris embankment near the Seimas building, Vilnius
Runs until 31 Dec
Free of charge

Sculpture Dviaukštis (Two-Storey) by M. Navakas
Neris embankment near White Bridge, Vilnius
Runs until 31 Dec
Free of charge

Sculpture Krantinės arka (Embankment Arch) by V. Urbanavičius
Neris embankment near Mindaugas Bridge, Vilnius
Runs until 31 Dec
Free of charge







Network of Footpaths of the Balsiai Mythological Sculpture Park, sculptural park benches
Vilnius
Runs until 31 Dec
Free of charge

EUROPEAN ART SCHOOL NEU/NOW Vilnius’09 - Presentation of the 150 best European art students’ works
www.neunow.eu
Until 31 Aug
Free of charge

NEW CITY FACE - Lithuanian poets’ audio-visual poetry installation 'Poetry Pillar', curated by Julius Žėkas
Vilnius Bus Station,
Sodų St. 22,
Vilnius
Runs until 31 Aug
Mon to Sun
12:00–18:00
Free of charge

EUROPEAN ART SCHOOL - Art-o-thlon International Art Championship
Vilnius Academy of Arts, other public places in Vilnius
Until 31 Aug
Free of charge

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It should also be noted that Plunge is the Lithuanian capital of culture and is definately worth visiting with different walking trails, concerts and more.

Plungė – Lithuanian Capital of Culture 2009
Different locations in Plungė and district
Runs until 1 Dec
Free of charge


Tuesday 11 August 2009

Mexicans in Vilnius?!


It may seem crazy and out of place in a country that is almost ethnically pure, but there are three Mexicans in Vilnius who are looking to make an impact with their restaurant, aptly named Tres Meksikonai.

The restaurant serves traditional Mexican cuisine, albeit with a bit less chili to suit Lithuanian taste buds.

My personal favourite there is the burrito, which comes either with beef or chicken. The rice, vegetable and meat bundle of joy weighs in at 12 litas (3.50 euros).

There aren't many places in Lithuania, let alone Europe, where you can eat that cheap. Not only that, the food is nutritious and delicious!

Wash it down with a nice Sol beer and you are ready for the evening, wherever that may take you.

Tres Meksikonai
Tilto g. 1 Vilnius (Opposite the cathedral)