Exhibition "Daugava" in Kalnciema Quarter
From October 25 to November 18, 2017, in Kalnciema Quarter gallery will be seen the kinetic object "Daugava" (1960-1970) of the artist Valdis Celms. Artist's active involvement in the development of urban and interiors projects made him one of the leading practitioners of Latvian art and design. The creative manifestations of the versatile artist include both design objects, poster gr...
See more >Heroic Market on November 11
On Saturday, November 11, from 10 AM to 4 PM in the Kalnciema Quarter the Heroic Market will be held in honor of the Lāčplēša diena. Since November is a month of various celebration, Latvian craftsmen and local farmers will rejoice visitors of the market. The youngest visitors are invited to do their little feat - to create creative bird feeders with experienced experts from the "Wood Archit...
See more >Lecture "The process of research of old houses. And what's after?
Architect Pēteris Blūms will share his exciting experience on the research and current results of old houses, as well as give valuable recommendations in the evaluation and research of real estate.Pēteris Blūms is also an expert on the restoration of the State Inspection for the Protection of Cultural Monuments. Examples of the following buildings will be provided:• Riga, Valguma street 15;• Riga...
See more >Kalnciema Quarter receives the Latvian Medical Association
Kalnciema Quarter received the Latvian Medical Association's Annual Health Award for maintenance of Sustainable Urban Environment."The complex of renovated wooden buildings in the Kalnciema Quarter at the crossroads of Kalnciema and Melnsila streets offers residents of Riga and city guests regular markets, cultural events, concerts and tours, while preserving the heritage of the wooden architectur...
See more >Mārtiņdiena on November 4
On Saturday, November 4 from 10.00 to 16.00, an ancient Latvian winter welcoming holiday Mārtiņdiena will take place in the Kalnciema Quarter, where local traders and guests will celebrate and enjoy traditional feasts - gooseberries, turkeys, varied pies, honey, rye bread and other local goods. Also young visitors will have the opportunity to participate in the children's workshop "Games about Lat...
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