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KESHA's prank on Hollywood (sign)! Check out the VIDEO! (0)
Young Hollywood and world wide superstar Kesha, who's better known in Baltics with her hit songs "Tik Tok" and "Blah, blah, blah!" pulled a prank on Hollywood together with her friends a couple of days ago. Even though it turned out to be a hoax we still thnk it's kind of cool (idiotic and...
 
HOW IT'S MADE - potato chips! (0)
Most of you sometimes like to treat yourself with snacks. Often it's various kind candies but can you imagine some sports game or party with friends without potato chips? If not, then at least you have been wondering one time how chips are made so thin or why chips have uneven form and etc. Expats...
 
CONTEST!!! EXPATS Baltic Entertainment News in co-operation with Pussy Energy Drinks Challenges YOU! (2)
 
CONTEST!!! EXPATS Baltic Entertainment News CONTEST in co-operation with Latvian artists from STUFF BOX! (3)
Do you like things that are hand made and are found only in one unique design and piece? Well, who doesn’t? EXPATS team certainly does and that is why we offer you to win cool and original gift basket from our partners-
 
Valentine’s day party with Inna on stage Godvil in Riga + VIDEO (0)
This year Godvil proudly present their Valentine’s day party with superb(I suppose we can call her that) star Inna. Looks like this day of lovers wouldn’t be just romantic evening for those who will join this party at Godvil. Some info about Inna for those who haven’t heard enough yet: Elena...
 
VIDEO- When prisoners have plenty of free time and adore King of Pop... (0)
What do you need to make a sensation with huge performance? Only one prison(with prisoners, of course) and many, many hours of practice. Besides that also some guys who know how to dance. Check the result...
 
Oh, Monopoly, Monopoly! (0)
It seems like only yesterday many Latvian fans for Monopoly (or just patriots) voted to place Riga on expensive position on Monopoly desk. But company Hasbro isn’t satisfied enough with their invention and they are looking forward for more success. Hasbro has unveiled the design of the new 75th...
 
Circus of Riga welcomes show “5 continents” (0)
From 30th of January in Riga participates circus show named “5 continents”. For those who aren’t familiar with circus art this could be terrific chance to see how circus artists are making shows including kangaroos from Australia, zebras from Africa, lamas, camels, monkeys and horses. Of course...
 
Latvian Olympic team in Vancouver (0)
The Latvian Olympic roster has increased by one athlete to 59, which will make Latvia's 2010 Winter Olympic roster the largest in the country's history. Yesterday (02.04.2010.), it was announced that Latvian snowboard athlete Toms Vasins has qualified for the Games, increasing Latvia's Olympic...
 
2nd LOL corner's video (0)
Just try not to laugh... I know that most of you have seen this one but just look it again... Never gets old... :)
 
Beyonce triumph at this year’s Grammy awards (0)
It was a night of pure GRAMMY gold for R&B songstress Beyoncé, who picked up six wins, a record for a female artrist, at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards, including Song Of The Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance, Best R&B...
 
Google Chrome 4.0 (1)
The major advantage Firefox users have claimed over Google Chrome is the ability to customize their browser by choosing from a vast library of extensions. But that advantage falls away with the introduction of extension support in Google Chrome 4. Sure, the library is far behind Firefox's in sheer...
 
Dinamo Riga still fighting for play-offs (0)
By winning last games Dinamo Riga showed their power and will to play in play-offs. But before that there are some games that should be won. Last games were more nerve killing than hockey enjoying but I think that’s one of things that fans like about hockey. Hope to see more action on Arena Riga...
 
KHL All-Star game this Saturday on 30th of January (0)
Every year one of the strongest hockey leagues give fans chance to vote and create their teams which they prefer to see in match of the year – the all star game. This game hasn’t got any meaning, it’s more for fans, but every year all star games are well participated by fans and translated all...
 
This February EROTS 2010 in Riga (0)
Less than a month left until the 12th annual and sole in the Baltics erotic festival Erots 2010. The festival offers a large assortment of adult toys and a magnificent programme of erotic shows in free and easy atmosphere promising unique and sensually oversaturated impressions.
 
Apple presents the brand new product- Ipad (1)
After nearly a decade of rumors and speculation, Apple's finally unveiled the iPad. It's a half-inch thick and weighs just 1.5 pounds, with a 9.7-inch capacitive touchscreen IPS LCD display, and it's running a custom 1GHz Apple "A4" chip developed by the P.A. Semi team, with a 10-hour battery life...
 
How are you doin'? :) (0)
Hey, Hey! It's been a while for me writing this editorial blog and I am sorry for that, I will do better in the future, I promise! :) Meanwhile You, my dear reader, can probably see that EXPATS has not been standing at one place, we are using every day to think of something new and interesting...
 
„MONSTER GAMES” – extreme sports indoor park grand opening in Riga, Latvia (0)
This week in Riga will be grand opening for serious indoor skate park. This skate park is known as MONSTER Park. This place will be their second home for various kind extreme sports fans such as BMX, skateboarders and roller skates enthusiasts. Despite this cold winter everyone will be welcomed to...
 
This Friday club GODVIL @Riga presents - BODY PUMP PARTY! (0)
Friday is the last office day and beginning of the party weekend. Each Friday everybody asks themselves the same question - WHERE TO GO OUT TONIGHT? GODVIL answers this question for everybody and announces each FRIDAY as official day and starting point for party weekend !
 
If your password is 123456, then maybe you should read this and remember... (1)
Despite all the reports of Internet security breaches over the years, including the recent attacks on Google’s e-mail service, many people have reacted to the break-ins with a shrug. According to a new analysis, one out of five Web users still decides to leave the digital equivalent of a key under...
 
NOKIA presents N900. Powerful, smart, easy to use. (1)
The latest addition to the Nokia family is the first device running Maemo 5, a new OS that takes the best of Nokia's internet tablet range and stuffs it into a phone-sized chassis. Featuring a huge 3.5-inch screen and full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, it's also packing a seriously strong engine under...
 
YouTube now Support HTML5 (0)
YouTube just announced that it will begin supporting HTML5 video players this evening across many of the videos on the site. An HTML5 video player will allow videos to be viewed without Adobe's Flashplayer plug-in, videos will load faster and developers will be able to build all kinds of other...
 
Firefox 3.6 Released (0)
After months of testing, Mozilla has finally released Firefox 3.6, the newest version of its popular browser. The new edition of FirefoxFirefox sports an array of features, least of which is an increase in speed — 20% faster than Firefox 3.5, according to Mozilla. It uses Gecko 1.9.2 web-rendering,...
 
World's first 3D office photocopier (0)
Ortery has launched a new office machine called 'Photosimile' or what it claims to be the world's first 3D product photography machine. Photosimile is effectively a photocopier that creates virtual 3D replicas of whatever small artifact you like. Or animal (providing they sit still while the...
 
DEVA PREMAL & MITEN – This summer in RIGA (0)
This spring, May 20, at Riga’s Congress hall World known Yoga and Mantra’s music performers Deva Premal and Miten with Nepalese bansuri maestro Manose, will show to us magical side of spiritual music. Deva Premal - Born in Germany in 1970 of a mystic/artist father and a musically talented mother,...
 
Help us to help people of Haiti!!! Movie night @ Riga!!! (0)
When did the earthquake occur? Tuesday, January 12, at 4:53 p.m. Where exactly did the earthquake hit? The epicenter of the quake was located 16 miles from Port-au-Prince, the capital of this Caribbean island nation that's roughly the size of Maryland. For a before-and-after look at the extent of...
 
Club "Office" opening party (0)
On 22th of January, A. Briana Street 9a, in Riga, was presentation party of the new club/bar “Ofiss” (The Office). At the evening audience was warmed up by DJ Ella and the host of the evening was Karlis Anitens.
 
LIVE from club OFFICE opening party @ Riga (6)
Since this brand new and cosy club has free internet access we decided to perform a live reportage from it's opening party, so follow it and join the party after 23:00!!! Right now people are slowly gathering, suits and black coctail dresses are quite a dominance, because that IS the dress code-...
 
BLACK Beginning in Riga @ Discotheque Friday, 22. January- It's TODAY! (0)
In the beginning there was BLACK, and then he created a groove. And with this groove he made us move...and...Set our souls free! BlackKDagency with Black vodka presents: The beginning of a new life. Let’s dress in black and let’s party like we have never partied before! Black color is a symbol of...
 
French film festival “Ecrans d’hiver” in Lithuania (0)
The 5th French film festival “Ecrans d’hiver”/”Winter screens” will take place in Vilnius and other biggest towns of Lithuania on January 22nd – February 7th
 
International smash hit, one of the the most famous show in the world - STOMP with renewed show will be back in Riga this year (0)
“The spring of STOMP" in Riga Congress hall will be from 11-13 March, 2010. STOMP show unites several personalities who working together makes incredible and amazing show from simple things used by us in everyday life - rubber hosing, Zippo lighters, plastic bags, bin lids and, yes, even the...
 
Tommy Emmanuel will delight audience with amazing show in Riga (0)
At 24th of April in exhibition hall “Kipsala”, audience will be delighted by amazing "finger style" guitarist Tommy Emmanuel. Two-time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel has a professional career that spans over four decades and continues to intersect with some of the finest musicians throughout the...
 
Latvian hip-hop artist GUSTAVO releases brand new music video!!! Check it out HERE! (0)
The song "Műsu Soďi" ("Our Steps") is about determination, bravery and faith in one's own inner strength. The director and visual magician Chizhiks (Aivars Čivţelis) has created a visual story for this song, that shows different icons in different professional areas, who are acknowledged as the...
 
The Breakbeat Alliance in Riga on 29th of January (0)
On 29th of January, one of the most exciting events in Latvia related to break beat music - Spacecraft Party aka BREAKZORS! The Breakbeat Alliance – will take place in club ESSENTIAL, Riga. As the title already suggests, this project combines military and space activities and its aim is to...
 
Brand new club in Riga – Ofiss (The Office) (1)
On 22th of January, A. Briana Street 9a, in Riga, will be presentation party of the new club/bar “Ofiss” (The Office). At the evening audience will be warmed up by DJ Ella and the host of the evening will be Karlis Anitens. Evening is promised to be full of surprises, so, come and check it out...
 
The ISU European Figure Skating Championship of year 2010 in Tallinn (0)
The ISU European Figure Skating Championship of year 2010 is held in Tallinn, Estonia between January 19th and 24th 2010. The venue of Saku Suurhall will be a stage for Europe’s best skaters competing for a title of European Champion just one month before the Olympic Games in Vancouver. This is a...
 
Estonian singer Kerli continues to break the ice in the world (2)
In March 2010 , for ” World eyes” will be released music compilation for film director’s Tim Burton’s new movie „Alice in Wonderland”. Compilation, also includes two songs by Estonian singer Kerli Koiv, informs „Universal Music Baltics”. In compilation „Almost Alice” summarized 16 songs, including...
 
Redbull Crashed Ice team from Latvia is ready (0)
This year Red Bull is also giving opportunity to participants from Latvia to show their skating abilities. Red Bull Crashed Ice is man vs. man battle down a 300-metre long ice track filled with gap jumps, ice steps and razor-sharp hairpin turns. This year Red Bull gave chance in Latvia’s biggest...
 
The Latvian mezzo-soprano Elina Garanca - the most convincing Carmen in a long time (0)
The Latvian mezzo-soprano Elina Garanca is the most convincing Carmen in a long time, and not just because of the way she hikes her skirts to stroke a naked thigh. She is too canny to rely exclusively on castanet-clicking shtick, or to jettison it altogether. She retreads the cheesy old porn-star...
 
The 15 Sexiest Female Athletes to Watch: 2010 Edition by ESPN - and one of these ladies is Latvian (40)
One of the leading USA sports magazines ESPN has given it's opinion on The 15 Sexiest Female Athletes to Watch: 2010 and guess what- representator from baltic states is there as well. And now tell us that you don't know where Baltic states are! Check the Edition out!
 
Samsung presents their lates laptop with OLED display (1)
Samsung presents one of their latest inventions – laptops with OLED(organic light emitting diode) display. Not sure if there is big difference between same old LED and other options that are used in monitors but this one sure looks like interesting solution integrating latest technologies in...
 
Glamorama Night in Riga! (0)
According to the best traditions of club GODVIL, Saturday night is the night when club gathers the most modern and stylish people of the capital. On January 16th, the leading companies of the beauty industry - beauty saloons MAIJA and M STUDIA in cooperation with club GODVIL offer to You one and...
 
Dinamo Riga first home games in 2010 (0)
Tonight with game against one of KHL newcomer Dinamo will start 4 game series in Riga. Opponent is one of leagues weakest team but it made some great effort winning last season champions Ak Bars in last games. So the match should be really interesting because both teams are looking forward to get...
 
Film review "OLD DOGS" (0)
Even with all the respect I have within me towards the Hollywood movie stars of not so long ago I simply can not shake the feeling of this particular film being a very mediocre product. Of course it has its bright and dark sides, like any other, but the only thing I took with me after this film was...
 
Film review "HARRY BROWN" (0)
A splendid piece of British filmmaking. With Michael Cane in the leading role it present a ravishing story about a man whose life gets literally interrupted by the uncontrollable and immorally violent youth of today’s Britain. Eye-catching from the very first minute. I do believe that many of...
 
USB reaches 3rd generation (0)
When you're in front of your PC, waiting for something to transfer to removable media, that's when seconds feel like minutes, and minutes feel like hours. And data storage scenarios such as that one is where the new SuperSpeed USB 3.0's greatest impact will be felt first. As of CES(Consumer...
 
Film review "It's complicated" (0)
Another film made entirely for women - it is witty, it has great humor and a lot of heart, which means it's cliché, but not brain-freezing stupid. The oh-so incredibly classy Meril Streep and the very manly Alec Baldwin seem to really get it on sexually and psychologically while playing an...
 
LOL CORNER's video! (4)
From today EXPATS decided to entertain You even more and that is why we have created The LOL Video Corner with different, funny videos from all over the world! We encourage every one of You to make Your own funny videos and forward them to us, maybe You will win some cool prizes from EXPATS Baltic...
 
Musical „Sweeney Todd“ performances in Vilnius (0)
Very soon Lithuanian audience again will have a chance to see a famous S.Sondheim musical “Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street“. The opera will be showed on February 11, 12, 13 and 14th in Kongresř Rűmai hall in Vilnius. The opera is directed by famous Lithuanian theatre director Dalia...
 
Samsung releases new portable multimedia device (0)
The age of portable media players are slowly dying, but Samsung is trying to revive the industry by releasing this IceTouch PMP, which has a transparent AMOLED display screen. The IceTouch is a 16GB media player with a 2-inch AMOLED touchscreen. But it isn’t being made out of AMOLED that made this...
 
Film review "The Road" (3)
Another 'end of the world' film that is not spoiled by the typical Hollywood special effects, but rather concentrates upon the human factor and investigates how our basic survival instincts might act in extraordinary situations once mother nature 'says its final word'.
 
Film review about the film that rocked the world- "AVATAR" (3)
After seeing the very first teaser trailer of this latest James Cameron project 'Avatar' I had absolutely no will to go and see it. I mean, I have seen 'Titanic', have been a big fan of 'The Terminator' saga (except for Part IV), 'True Lies', I even enjoyed 'Ghosts of the Abyss' very much. 'Avatar'...
 
Film review 'ЧЕРНАЯ МОЛНИЯ' ('The Black Lightning') (2)
This movie, not like many, many other Russian films surprised me with its 'okay-ness' and for the most part lack of boring cliché story-lines. I had it tough to decide whether to go and see it now or sometime later, maybe when it comes out on sale or on TV. However the true reason for me watching...
 
Film review "UP IN THE AIR" (1)
'Up in the air' is a regular story about a man who finds passion in his work and the lifestyle that follows it and no point in a marriage life with, in his opinion, a monotone sink to it. The film in itself will do not drastically much more than simply ease your nerves and stressed out muscles...
 
First film review in year 2010 "The Lovely Bones" (0)
I do not think I could, would or should try to relate this movie to any other of its genre or kind. Even if I would I really don't have any quite similar film title popping into my head right now of which I could say - 'yes, I have seen this exact story in this or that film during the last 10 or so...
 
Film review- "Sherlock Holmes" (156)
Frikin' awesome movie about the legendary Sherlock Holmes re-interpreted by the British Film Director Guy Ritchie (best known for such movies as 'SNATCH', 'REVOLVER', 'LOCK, STOCK AND TWO SMOKING BARRELS'). I am not a great fan of the Sherlock Holmes novels or the character as such and I do not...
 
Brand new Russian full feature film "Black Lightning" (Чёрная Молния) on screens of Baltic States from 31.12.2009 (0)
Black Lightning is a new motion picture from Timur Bekmambetov (Night Watch, Day Watch, The Irony of Fate 2 and Wanted). It is the first Russian Superhero film which recounts the tale of an ordinary student who turns into a mysterious enemy of evil and defender of his city.
 
Christmas joys in Vilnius (2)
Have no idea what to do and what to see in Vilnius during winter holiday period? Then read further. This year all the local habitants of Lithuanian capital and tourists from abroad will have a great joy by walking around Vilnius old – town. Following a deep Western Europe tradition to open a...
 
"Satellites LV" will perform on 26th of December @ Space Dog in Riga (0)
For those who could not make it to "Satellites LV" previous concert in Dirty Deal Cafe, we strongly suggest you to visit their performance on 26th of December in one of Riga's clubs Space Dog. This concert will include also some of their newest songs.
 
EXCLUSIVE film review- THE FOURTH KIND (On screens of Baltic states on 25th of December) (1)
The film which is made by a not well known director by the name of Olatunde Osunsanmi and starring Milla Jovovich sets in a small town of Alaska during the 1960's and 1970's. I have to admit that when I first had the chance to see the trailer (or maybe just the teaser trailer) for this film I was...
 
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas from EXPATS Baltic Entertainment News (4)
EXPATS Baltic Entertainment News team wishes You all the luck in the world, all the health, wealth and success!
 
Film review: THE PRIVATE LIVES OF PIPPA LEE (1)
Great plot, awesome visuals and acting - a very good movie. Do you need me to go further into details on my excitement? O.k. I will try my best to explain myself here. It was such a pleasure to watch a couple of really good Hollywood actors, even if in small roles, become these interesting,...
 
Film review: SORORITY ROW (1)
Be warned that this film is just another 'scary-movie' genre production with mainly one aim - make a lot of money at the box ofice. That's it. Although the film is done in a very honest to God polite maner it still has the good old horror genre elements... and I belive it didn't set out to be any...
 
Latvia and not only: CHIRSTMAS CHARITY – OPPORTUNITY TO HELP OTHERS (1)
Christmas is coming. We all are trying to become better persons, to make others happier, wishing to experience a Christmas miracle. This is a time to give and not ask for a return. If you want to make these holidays special for those who need it the most, get involved yourself! For the fourth year...
 
CELEBRATING JAZZ CHRISTMAS WITH JOLANTA GULBE, RIGA GROOVE ELECTRO, MIRAGE JAZZ ORCHESTRA HORNS UN RIGA RED FIRE CHOIR! (1)
Christmas is coming and its time for faith, hope, forgiveness and love. We all are invited to unforgettable Jolanta’s Gulbe’s Christmas concert on 18th of December at Riga Art room - "Celebrating Jazz Christmas"! Many latvian musicians will take part in this concert: Jolanta Gulbe herself, Riga...
 
Photos: GUSTAVO presented his loudest performance of the year on 10th of December at club Essential (1)
Gustavo is one of the most popular and often called the best hip-hop artist in Latvia. He hasn’t performed a lot this year because he spent plenty of time finishing his work on the latest album “3. elpa” (“3rd breath”).
 
Photos: Radio SWH Disco Night 11th of December at Kipsala Hall in Riga (Latvia) (2)
Annual disco event by Radio SWH.
 
Photos: Latvian band “The Briefing” presentation of new album “Remixed Thoughts” on 5th of December (2)
On 5th of December Latvian band “The Briefing” released new album “Remixed Thoughts”. Album is released by record company “Antena” and it compiles various Latvian electronic music artist remixed songs from “The Briefing” debut album “Funny Thoughts”.
 
Photos: French electronic pop duo AIR concert in Riga upon the release of new album Love 2 (2)
08.12.2009
 
Latvia: Club Essential celebrates 6th anniversary by performance with Above&Beyond (2)
This year one of the biggest club in Riga is preparing for its sixth year since they have been home for many club life lovers. By celebrating this huge event they are having various kind of events and one of them will take part on 11th of December. This event will be participated by project...
 
Photos: Special DIY ideas for Christmas home decorations from EXPATS!!! (2)
Christmas waiting is a wonderful time and it gives us all the special feeling of warmth, calmness and happiness. To make it more special EXPATS Baltic Entertainment News team in co-operation with young Latvian artist Alise Tilaka presents you marvelous ideas how to make Your Christmas expectations...
 
„Whatsonstage” nominated „Thriller live” finally reaches Latvia!!! (3)
On 12th of December in hall "Arena Riga" Latvian audience will be delighted with London’s musical „Thriller live” witch is devoted to Michael Jackson and Jackson 5. Established in 2006, THRILLER - LIVE moonwalked into the West End after three acclaimed UK tours and standing ovations across Europe....
 
"Melo-M" Latvian tour goes on for another 15 concerts (4)
Referring to the interest of listeners of the cello trio "Melo-M" new program "Around the World", band will delight audience with 15 more concerts on December and January. This will be the third tour of „Melo-M” new album. Previously “Melo-M” has toured around the Latvia in spring and autumn.
 
1st concert of british legendry jazz band Acoustic Alchemy will take place in The Great Guild Hall on 12.02.2010 in Riga. (2)
In the remarkable two decades since Acoustic Alchemy’s debut, this contemporary jazz supergroup has been a quiet phenomenon, constantly topping the jazz charts, receiving GRAMMY nominations and touring the world. As pioneers of the smooth jazz genre, they meld reggae and Latin music with their...
 
Techno house music disco night continues - TeleScope 3.0 in Tallinn on Friday 11th of December (2)
After the ArtFactory success disco events: TeleScope; TeleScope 1.0; TeleScope 1.5; TeleScope 2.0; and FÖÖ (a Photo Night event) this Friday (11.12.2009) the tradition of deep techno house music disco night continues - TeleScope 3.0. As each previous TeleScope event also TeleScope 3.0 will run...
 
New “Flaming Ice” performances in Lithuania (2)
It became almost an annual tradition for the most famous Lithuanian figure ice – skating couple - Povilas Vanagas and Margarita Drobiazko – to make an impressive ice show just before the biggest winter festivals.
 
French electronic pop duo AIR to concert in Riga upon the release of new album Love 2 (4)
Many of France’s best musicians have something of this - simultaneously from yet not of France. AIR is two musicians - Jean-Benoît Dunckel and Nicolas Godin - who are typically French yet altogether worldly. Their concert in Riga at the end of the year 2008 stirred our hearts while we were just...
 
Latvian band “The Briefing” will present their new album “Remixed Thoughts” on 5th of December (4)
On 5th of December Latvian band “The Briefing” releases new album “Remixed Thoughts”. Album is released by record company “Antena” and it compiles various Latvian electronic music artist remixed songs from “The Briefing” debut album “Funny Thoughts”.
 
One of Latvia’s best hip-hop artists GUSTAVO will present his loudest performance of the year on 10th of December (3)
On 10th of December at club “Essential”, in his this year’s biggest concert in Riga, Gustavo will perform. Gustavo is one of the most popular and often called the best hip-hop artist in Latvia. He hasn’t performed a lot this year because he spent plenty of time finishing his work on the latest...
 
A brand new DJ project in Latvia- „Sound Quest”- presentation event „Feel the SOUND, Enjoy the QUEST!„ in Riga on 5th of December (3)
This Saturday, on 5th of December, in one of Riga’s nightclubs „STEAM” (Kungu Street 8) a brand new DJ project „Sound Quest” will be presented. The organizers of the event „Feel the SOUND, Enjoy the QUEST!„ and the authors of the whole concept are Dj BRISK and KJ Young, who also will make the night...
 
Photos: Words & A Piece of Paper- Hanne Hukkelberg in Riga (1)
On Saturday, 26th of November, as part of the Sound Forest (www.skanumezs.lv) concert series 1-2 gone! in Spikeru Concert hall Hanne Hukkelberg’s concert took place. Special guest was Latvian musician Alise Joste.
 
Photos: World Class perfomers- Jesse Cook and his band makes Latvian audience to dance (2)
Jesse Cook indeed is one of the best guitarists in the world and this performance proved it. Jesse was accompanied with no less talented musicians. Jesse’s band included unusual talented guitarist - Nicolas Hernandez, unique drummer - Rosendo Chendy León Arocha, a violin virtuoso Chris Church and...
 
1st review on the film "NEW MOON" (6)
Since this film and the whole Twilight saga is such a big hit in the film world and the world as it is, EXPATS will present MORE that just one opinion on this film. So here comes the first one. The profile of the viewer: Male in his mid-twenties, Audio Visual Media profile under-graduate and one of...
 
Words & A Piece of Paper- Hanne Hukkelberg in Riga (3)
On Saturday, 26th of November, as part of the Sound Forest (www.skanumezs.lv) concert series 1-2 gone! in Spikeru Concert hall Hanne Hukkelberg’s concert took place. Special guest was Latvian musician Alise Joste. It is a rare thing when you go out of the concert, last applause has faded away and...
 
World Class perfomers- Jesse Cook and his band makes Latvian audience to dance (7)
When I first heard about Jesse Cook’s concert, at the same moment I realized that this would be a concert I would like to hear. Jesse Cook indeed is one of the best guitarists in the world and Friday’s performance proved it. Jesse was accompanied with no less talented musicians. Jesse’s band...
 
NAI Global establishes Nordic Advisory Team (1)
NAI Global, the only managed global network of independent real estate advisors has established the NAI Nordic Advisory Team. The team has specialists in Norway, Sweden, The Baltic States, Finland and Denmark who provide professional strategic advice to clients in a uniform way across the Region.
 
Hip-hop is not dead in Baltics, it only wakes up! Presentation of new hip-hop music video! (4)
Last Friday, on 27th of November, in one of the hotspots of Riga- club „Kefirs”, young Latvian hip-hop artist SAULE presented his new single „Pîters Pens” („Peter Pan”) and also the video of this song. It is not a secret for anyone that hip hop music is not selling very well in Baltic States but I...
 
Hello in this wonderful month of celebrations and expectations! (4)
Greetings in the 1st of December! Usually I am not such a big fan of Christmas, but this year is different, because this will be the first year when EXPATS Baltic Entertainment News is established and the whole team is already in the Christmas mood! This month we are going to tell you about many,...
 
The 13th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival takes place from 1 November to 6 December 2009 (2)
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival is a unique event combining a feature film festival with the sub-festivals of animated films, student films and children/youth films. The festival aims to present Estonian audiences a comprehensive selection of world cinema in all its diversity with the emphasis...
 
PechaKucha Night Riga vol.7 (1)
December 1st at 7pm in the exhibition hall Riga Art Space 3 Kungu Street (under the Town Hall Square) will happen PechaKucha Night Riga vol.7.
 
Rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” on tour in Lithuania (4)
The legendary rock opera by Sir Andew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice – “Jesus Christ Superstar” will travel through Lithuania at the end of the December. One of the most famous and marvelous worldwide rock opera will be showed in five biggest towns of Lithuania (unfortunately skipping the port – town...
 
''Metallica's'' TWO concerts in Riga ticket sales dates are OUT!!! (5)
Earlier we informed you that the world wide known band "Metallica" is going to perform TWO magnificent concerts in Riga on year 2010. The ticket information is finally out there and we let you know all about that. The tickets are going to be on sale from 7th of December 10:00 o'clock on website...
 
U.S. heavy metal band ''Metallica'' to perform TWO concerts in Riga in April 2010 (3)
We guess that every person in the world knows this magnificent and influential metal band - Metallica - and they are going to perform in Riga (Latvia)! The concerts will take place on April 17 and April 18, and will be performed in "Arena Riga". This is the first time when such a worldwide known...
 
Linda Leen - Latvian diva, who’s put her heart and soul into music, will delight the audience with concert in Riga, "Winter Music" (1)
On the 13th of December this year at „Kongresu Nams„ you will be able to hear the only Linda Leen Christmas concert in Riga. In concert audience will hear songs from the brand new Linda Leen Christmas album "Winter Music".
 
Jesse Cook- the king of rumba melodies will perform in Riga TODAY! (2)
Musicians often speak of influences and for Juno award winning guitarist Jesse Cook it is not so much one individual that holds a special place in his heart but a region in southern France known as the Camargue. It was here in Arles that his father, a retired film director, lived the last ten years...
 
The Danish Film Days in Riga in the end of November (2)
The latest event in the film & documentary life in Latvia are the Danish Film Days at the movie theatre K-Suns from November 27th – 30th. An event that during the amount of 4 days will present the opportunity to the active film viewer from our region (The Baltic States) to experience 4 highly...
 
The amazing Norwegian singer Hanne Hukelberg to perform in Riga (2)
On Thursday, the 26th of November, the amazing Norwegian singer and composer Hanne Hukelberg will perform in Riga. Playfully romantic and musically innovative Hukelberg is compared by critics to singers like Keit Bush, Bjork, Joanna Newsom, Stina Nordenstam and Billy Holiday.
 
Photos: Ghetto Basket takes over Skonto hall in Riga (2)
On 20th of November, one of the biggest streetball events in Latvia, maybe even in the whole Baltic States, took place in Riga. The event was not only about basketball but also included street dancing, beach volley and boxing. I was surprised that more than 120 teams participated in this winter...
 
„Moscow City Ballet” tour in Lithuania on December (1)
From 25th till 30th December Lithuanian audience will have a unique chance to see a “Moscow City Ballet” performance “Nutcracker”. The classical ballet by P.Chaikovsky will be showed in 6 biggest towns in Lithuania. The performance with wonderful music, beautiful sets and costumes is the best...
 
Ghetto Basket takes over Skonto hall in Riga (3)
Last Friday, on 20th of November, one of the biggest streetball events in Latvia, maybe even in the whole Baltic States, took place in Riga. The event was not only about basketball but also included street dancing, beach volley and boxing. I was surprised that more than 120 teams participated in...
 
On 26th of December in Latvian National opera Moscow City ballet is going to give a brilliant performance „Riekstkodis” (“Nutcracker”) (2)
In this snow-covered Christmas and New Year time, we all believe in miracles, want to taste something beautiful and uncommon. We want to be carried away and enjoy how the heart squeaks faster and faster. On 26th of December the stage of Latvian National Opera will hold the atmosphere of miracles...
 
Latvian band "Moana" release a new song (2)
Moana was established on 26th of April 2009, in Riga (Latvia). Group performs, principally searching something new for them and associating their ambient elements of sound with the genre of music, which most of us call alternative. MOANA claims that they „do not sell” themselves, they don’t have...
 
Latvian short film wins the grand prix in Netherlands film festival „INCHES” (1)
This story is almost like a real life fairytale about a dream and wish to do something important without an actual financial ability to do it. Three young Latvian artists Gints Amolinjsh, Zigmunds Ziemelis and Rihards Olmanis had an idea, but no money and any financial support for a short film and...
 
The second film from the "Twilight" saga - "New Moon" - on screens in Baltic States from 27th November (10)
The second film from the „Twilight” saga, „New Moon”, has already created a huge splash in the world since its very first premiere in Los Angeles on 16th of November. Before the premiere tickets to this film were already sold out for almost all of the screenings in USA. „New Moon” has already...
 
Vilnius (Lithuania) presents Jazz festival "Mama Jazz 2009" (1)
Vilnius - the European capital of culture - presents a project “European Jazz”, which connects with international festival “Vilnius Mama Jazz 2009”. The concerts will run from November 17th to 21st and take place in Russian Drama Theatre (J. Basanavičiaus str. 13) and “Tamsta” live music club...
 
On the 17th of November, Placebo performed on Arena Riga stage with songs from their latest album “Battle of the Sun” (2)
Last Tuesday, on the 17th of November, Placebo performed on Arena Riga stage with songs from their latest album “Battle of the Sun”. This time as a warm-up band Placebo had chosen an indie rock band “Expatriate” from Australia. This band, for the most of the music listening audience in Latvia,...
 
Year 1918, November 18 - the day when the sun rose slightly different, and the wind that we breathed was free- Happy Birthday, Latvia! (4)
For Latvia, November 18th is not just another holiday, but also a day of remembrance in honor of Latvian Independence. On this day people / patriots come together, and with emotion and tears of joy remember that day because on this particular day Latvia became free. Every year people lay flowers at...
 
Boris Grebenshchikov will perform with a comprehensive acoustic solo program in Riga on December 1. (2)
On the 1th of December at „Lielâ ěilde” there’s going to be a creative evening of Russian music icon Boris Grebenshchikov. It will be a meeting face to face with a favourite artist, popular Russian musician - the leader of group "Aquarium", Russian rock shaman, and just an outstanding personality.
 
"Office Rabbit 2009" - EXPATS Latvia Team proves to be the best team out of more than 30 offices of Latvia. (4)
Yesterday (12.11.2009.) in the one of the biggest shopping malls of Latvia, EXPATS Latvia team won the grand prix of 1000 EUR in competition for different companies from Latvia. EXPATS showed not only determination and strength of mind, but also a great coordination and cooperation. EXPATS Latvia...
 
VIASAT comedy film festival in Vilnius (2)
What is the best cure against gloomy autumn moods, darkness and crisis? Of course a good dose of humor and laughter. From November 27th till December 5th “Viasat comedy film festival” program will be available to Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipeda viewers.
 
Open Air Vintage Festival Vol.2 in Riga on December 12th (5)
Not so long ago we wrote about the first Open Air Vintage festival in Latvia, but since the first one was such a great success, organizers decided to make the second one and it is your chance to take part in it as well. Young artists are welcomed with their creations, also people with exclusive...
 
The world famous “Bodies Revealed” Exhibition in Tallinn (6)
The world famous “Bodies Revealed” opens on November 13 in the new Solaris center in Tallinn. It is an exhibition displaying real human bodies, which have been preserved by a new revolutionary method. “Bodies” has toured all over the world, and attracted over 28 million visitors.
 
Film review- "THIS IS IT" - Michael Jackson and what the world sees. (4)
Synopsis: A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his 50 sold-out shows in London.
 
EXCLUSIVE film review- "The Stepfather", In Baltics only on 11th of December 2009!!! (3)
Synopsis: Michael Harding returns home from military school to find his mother Susan, happily in love with a man known as David Harris. He seems like the perfect father and husband to everyone - except Michael, who suspects that he isn't quite the man he seems to be. Along with his girlfriend...
 
www.EXPATSnet.net Official Halloween Pumpkin! How we did it? (3)
Since www.EXPATSnet.net is an Entertainment news portal we obviously like parties and different events, so we decided to support all the Halloween concept and our artistic journalist Inga Reimane (LV) came up with this awesome idea to make an official EXPATS Halloween Pumpkin. So check it out! We...
 
Film review- "I WANT YOUR GIRL" (a.k.a. ‘3 of us’). First Latvian film produced in Hollywood. (3)
Synopsis: A loving couple Laura and John get lost in the middle of nowhere during a thunderstorm, riding a scooter to a birthday party. Looking for a place to spend the night they end up in an eccentric man Raul's house. Raul offers John millions of dollars he claims to have to forget Laura and...
 
RIGA FASHION WEEK- Show of a new Latvian award winning designer Indra Salcevica. (2)
On 29th of October EXPATS went to the Riga Fashion Week show „SALT” by one of this year’s biggest fashion names in the Latvian fashion sky- Indra Salcevica. This fashion show is different from any others ever seen because it feels like Indra has a very good sense of humor and a person (a man) who...
 
INTERNSHIP opportunity @ www.EXPATSnet.net (2)
If You are Media, Journalism, PR or Marketing student in Lithuania, Latvia or Estonia You can apply for an Internship @ EXPATS Baltic Entertainment News!!!
 
The Queen of the Pyramid 2009 - a spectacular show within III Baltic Oriental Dance Festival PIRAMIDA (2)
November 27 (19.00 – 22.00) - Orientally hot in Riga! Enjoy Bellydance show contest of 9 best bellydancers from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Findland and revel in performances by famous Egyptian male belly dancer Mohamed El Hosseny and many other dancers from the Baltic countries! Get exotic...
 
"Placebo" to perform in Riga in November (2)
On November 17 at "Arena Riga", the British alternative rock bank "Placebo" will perform a concert in Riga, Latvia "Placebo" will be in Latvia promoting their new album "Battle for the Sun", which has been released three years after the group's previous album – "Meds".
 
Riga Fashion Week On October 28-31 (2)
On October 28-31 the capital of Latvia will host biannual international fashion festival RIGA FASHION WEEK organized by the Baltic Fashion Federation. With its more than 5 years history RFW became a visiting card of Riga promoting the city as the fashion capital of the Baltic region. This time Riga...
 
The world-renowned Harlem Gospel Choir will perform in Latvia and Lithuania with a special program dedicated to Michael Jackson (2)
„Concert of Hope World Tour 2009, Remembering Michael Jackson" is the name of the musical performance that is being presented worldwide, and Latvia and Lithuania will also have the pleasure of hearing the marvelous choir once again in December.
 
Hello, my Dear Reader! (1)
My name is Paula and I am the Editor-in-chief of this new Baltic Entertainment News portal – EXPATS. This will be the place where all the journalists on our site will write editorial blog about things that are important to You, to us, but could not be specified as a news article.
 
FORD MODELS is looking for new faces from Baltic states - it is your chance! (2)
Ford Models is the world’s oldest, largest and most prestigious fashion modeling agency, and this year for the first time, in cooperation with 2bmodels agency, Ford Models is scouting for new faces also from Baltic States. In the press conference on October 15 organizers (Wulfran Quairel – Ford...
 
Young film director and Audiovisual Media student Liene Lavina presents her vision of reality (2)
Liene presented her short documentary film „Mana Paradîze” („My Paradise”) which is an interesting story of a man who lives in an retirement house, he was rejected by his relatives since he was a child and all his life he spent in this place. It is a short, but quite strong film about social...
 
Photos: New bands and „BILDES” veterans concert in Riga, Latvia (2)
Everyone latvian music lover, waits for annual music and art festival „Bildes”, where is chance to enjoy , not just latvian known music bands and musicians musical performances, but also get to know and appreciate new talants of Latvia.
 
Photos: Presentation of short film "CELLO" by Paula Ligere in Riga (2)
On 17th of October young director/producer Paula Ligere celebrated her 22nd birthday with presentation of her Bachelor Thesis short fiction film "CELLO". Main actors are Liene Sebre and one of famous Latvian Cello trio "Melo-M" members- Valters Puce.
 
New bands and „BILDES” veterans concert in Riga, Latvia (2)
Everyone latvian music lover, waits for annual music and art festival „Bildes”, where is chance to enjoy , not just latvian known music bands and musicians musical performances, but also get to know and appreciate new talants of Latvia.
 
Annual Latvian festival "BILDES" through the eyes of EXPATS (3)
One of the most famous annual Latvian festivals „Bildes” is over once again. This year is already the 24th year since the birth of the festival. Festival concerts and performances ended with Veterans concert in Rigas Kongresu nams (Riga Congress centre) where „Bildes” concerts and exhibition...
 
Photos: Annual Latvian festival "BILDES" through the eyes of EXPATS (2)
One of the most famous annual Latvian festivals „Bildes” is over once again. This year is already the 24th year since the birth of the festival. Festival concerts and performances ended with Veterans concert in Rigas Kongresu nams (Riga Congress centre) where „Bildes” concerts and exhibition...
 
“COLD WAR MODERN: DESIGN 1945 – 1970”. NEW AND UNIQUE EXHIBITION AT NATIONAL ART GALLERY IN VILNIUS (1)
Finally Vilnius city habitants and all guests can visit a really rare and unique exhibition. It is “Cold war era modern: Design 1945 – 1970” from London Victoria and Albert Museum. The exhibition opened on October 3 and runs through December 6. It is a part of the national program “Vilnius – the...
 
The Winner Of Eurovision 2009 Alexander Rybak performed in Riga, Latvia (1)
Last Thursday, October 8th, the winner of Eurovision song contest 2009 Alexander Rybak performed for the first time in Latvia on the small but cozy stage in club „Godvil”. The concert was lovely, and the young star surprised the audience with actually very nice vocals. During the performances...
 
Photos: The Winner Of Eurovision 2009 Alexander Rybak performed in Riga, Latvia (1)
October 8th, the winner of Eurovision song contest 2009 Alexander Rybak performed for the first time in Latvia on the small but cozy stage in club „Godvil”.
 
A new Renascence- fight for the culture (1)
With combined efforts three Latvian academies which cover the field of culture (Academy of Fine Arts, Academy of Culture, and Academy of Music) are to mark this day, October 16, as the day of fighting for the rights of continuing to offer high quality culture studies as it has been done till now....
 
ANNOUNCEMENT: Busta Rhymes concert postponed to November (1)
The legendary rap icon, Busta Rhymes, scheduled to perform in Tallinn on Oct.6, will instead appear on Club Parlament’s stage in the end of November. The event organizer, Sten Jantson, has announced the changes in the concert schedule because the basketball team, which he manages, is having an...
 
Rave legends The Prodigy „Invaders Must Die” perform in Riga. (1)
The first impression of the audience is just as expected- different ages, different styles and different tastes of music. Prodigy is known by everyone and even if you don’t like that kind of music, you can’t be indifferent to what they presented on the stage.
 
Estonia’s Oldest Punk Band Performs in Von Krahl, Tallinn. (1)
This coming Friday, Oct.2, Von Krahl is all about punk as the event series “Featuring” takes over the theater-bar. The night will be filled with performances by Kurjam, probably the most well-known Estonian punk band Psychoterror, also Punkentsefaliit and Varuväljapääs. The diamond in the night,...
 
NINETY YEARS OF PASSION FOR MUSIC (1)
For the ninetieth time the Latvian National Opera is opening its doors to opera lovers from around the world to share the passion for classical music and dance. With an opening concert on October 2 the Latvian National Opera is starting its ninetieth season offering a wide range of opera and ballet...
 
Sleepwalkers film festival presents selection of Estonian music videos. (1)
PÖFF's 10th Student and Short Film Festival Sleepwalkers and MTV Estonia present September 30-Oct 1 in cinema Sőprus 00.00 - 02.00 AM Sleepwalkers - selection of Estonian music videos.
 
Been there, done that! Open Air Vintage Festival in Riga review (1)
A while ago we wrote about Open Air Vintage Festival that is planned in Riga on 26.th of September- so it was! I bet only organizers can give a full review on the marvelous, colorful and artistic atmosphere that was created in cold walls of Spîíeri building, because to realize the whole event as...
 
BUSTA RHYMES CONCERT IN TALLINN !!! (1)
He is considered one of the world’s best live performers, he is a true hip-hop legend, he is the fastest rapper in the world – ladies and gentlemen, we give you Busta Rhymes. Estonia has been fortunate enough to have already seen him perform last summer, and he is back for more. Already on October...
 
Club von Überblingen in Tallinn Celebrated its 2-year Birthday! (1)
One of Tallinn’s biggest and most popular nightclubs, Club von Überblingen, turned 2 over the past weekend. Champagne was flowing and the guests were defenitely in the right mood for a rowdy party. One of the highlights of the birthday bash was a nostalgic Estonian duo-band “Jam” from the 90’s. The...
 
Student’s paradise- Start the academic year in Riga! (1)
On 25.september in Arena Riga happened most amazing school year opening party „Students Paradise”. There were more than 10 000 students! Event started with allocution of Latvian Republics Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis and Riga Council Chairman Nils Ušakovs with college and university lectors....
 
Photos: Student’s paradise on 25.september in Arena Riga (1)
On 25.september in Arena Riga happened most amazing school year opening party „Students Paradise”. There were more than 10 000 students! Event started with allocution of Latvian Republics Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis and Riga Council Chairman Nils Ushakovs.
 
Photos: Open Air Vintage Festival Vol.1 in Riga (1)
26.09.2009
 
THE KICKER MARILYN MANSON WITH A MAGNIFICENT SHOW IN LATVIA (0)
Concert agency "FBI" announces: the scandalous rock musician Marilyn Manson will give a concert on November 15, at "Arena Riga". By giving a magnificent as well as provocative show, this will be the fist time for the American cultic musician to appear on stage in Latvia.
 
Winner of Eurovision 2009 Alexander Rybak in Riga! (0)
October 8th, 2009 the one and only concert of Aleksander Rybak in club GODVIL in Latvia this year ! Concert starts at 21:00. You will see spectacular show of music and dance performances prepared by Aleksander Rybak for Eurovision 2009 contest, presentation of his album „Fairytales” as well as you...
 
Open Air Vintage Festival this Saturday in Riga (0)
Inspired by wonderful examples of people living in London, Paris, Berlin and other places and how they use Saturday mornings for creating great marketplaces, right there on the streets of the city, where people can sell and buy great vintage things two Latvian girls Agnese Kleina and the owner of...
 
DINAMO FANS AT THE „ALDARIS” BEER FACTORY (0)
This is the second year since one of the most famous and legendary sport clubs in Latvia has reborn. This autumn Riga's Dinamo hockey club starts its second season in KHL (Continental Hockey League). And where is hockey in Latvia there have to be fans that are often called as the best ones in the...
 
Make Your academic year official with grand party in Latvia! (0)
WHEN? Friday, 25th of September AT WHAT TIME? From 21:00 – 5:00 WHERE? Arena Riga (Skanstes street 21)AGE: from 16 years of age PRICES: from 7LVL."Studentu Paradîze” („Student’s paradise”) is the biggest event in Baltic States that opens new academic year on 25th of September in Arena Riga (Riga,...
 
Documentary and Fiction film festivals in Lithuania (September- November) (0)
This autumn again will be very rich and full of various film festivals in Lithuania’s biggest towns, but first of all in its capital – Vilnius. Starting with short length film festival „Tinklai“ („Nets“) in September and ending up with Scandinavian film festival “Scanorama” in November.
 
“Vilnius film shorts” – a meeting point of young ideas (0)
The 4th international short film festival “Vilnius film shorts” is going to be in “Skalvija” cinema theatre from October 1st till 4th. This festival is probably the only one in Lithuania, where film school students and young professionals can show their works, win prizes and gather for live...
 
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