Baltic Outlook January 2019 | Page 22

VILNIUS VILNIUS’ BIRTHDAY January 25 Let’s celebrate the capital’s birthday together! Almost 700 years ago on this day, Grand Duke Gediminas, the ruler of Lithuania, wrote a letter that has become the first known historical mention of the name of Vilnius. This year, the city invites everyone to enjoy concerts, events, and fireworks to mark the anniversary. Mikhail Baryshnikov BRODSKY/BARYSHNIKOV PERFORMANCE TOM ODELL CONCERT Legendary ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov visits Vilnius with this one-man show based on the poems of his friend and Nobel laureate Joseph Brodsky (1940–1996). Performed in Russian, Baryshnikov recites a selection of poems and moves effortlessly, imitating a butterfly. Conceived and directed by noted Latvian theatre director Alvis Hermanis of the New Riga Theatre. The author of the super hit ‘Another Love’, winner of the prestigious Brit Award, and one of today’s most popular singer-songwriters, Tom Odell is performing at Congress Hall in Vilnius. In October, he released his third album, Jubilee Road, which was recorded mostly in his own living room. Odell will perform in Riga on January 29. January 12 and 13 Tickets at bilietai.lt Did you know? January 1 is National Flag Day in Lithuania. Each colour of the flag has a specific meaning: yellow represents the sun and goodness, green represents nature and hope, red represents courage and blood. vilniusfreetour.lt January 28 Tickets at bilietai.lt VISIT THE ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM Throughout January The Energy and Technology Museum in Vilnius is the biggest technology museum in Lithuania. Here you can explore the very first central power plant in Vilnius, in operation from 1903 to 1998. The museum also has an interactive exhibition for children to learn about technology and science in a fun and easy way. FO R SAL E The New Format of Living in Jurmala: Premium-Class Lane House WWW.DZINTARU44.LV +371 67 205 551 Lane House 1 Lane House 2 Lane House 3 513.8m 2 559.4m 2 513.3m 2 1 min Dzintari Beach 5 min The main street of Jurmala 15 min Riga International Airport PR I M E LO CAT I O N 44, Dzintaru Avenue Jurmala, Latvia