The Far Side of LituanicaA Book Presentation by Dr. Gražina K. Svidersyte Event Description On March 23, 2019 at 7 pm, please join us at the Balzekas Museum for a special book presentation by award-winning researcher Dr. Gražina Siderskytė, who will discuss her new book, The Farside of Lituanica, about American Lithuanian pioneers in aviation, […]
For FreedomLithuanian American Support for Lithuania’s Independence and Recognition A poster image from 1922 expressing Lithuania’s gratitude for America’s recognition of Lithuania’s independence and statehood In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Lithuania’s Independence, the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture invites you to the opening of a new historical exhibit: “For Freedom: Lithuanian American Support […]
Simono Daukanto Rygos ortografija (1827-1834)prof. hab. G. Subačiaus monografijos pristatymas 2019 m. vasario mėn. 1d. – 7 v.v. Giedriaus Subačiaus monografijos apie Simoną Daukantą pristatymas Penktadienį, vasario 1 d. 7 val. vakaro Profesorius Giedrius Subačius pristatys monografiją „Simono Daukanto Rygos ortografija (1827–1834)“. Autorius savo monografijoje atskleidžia S. Daukantą ne tik kaip rašytoją, kalbininką, bet ir […]
Watch the official trailer for Ashes in the Snow here. Ashes in the Snow theatrical run extended for Chicagoland audiences and now available to rent/download January 15, 2019: The Balzekas Museum has learned that due to strong attendance, Ashes in the Snow–filmmaker Marius Markevičius’ film adaptation of Rūta Šepetys’ bestselling novel Between Shades of Gray–has been extended for […]
Easter Egg Decorating WorkshopSaturday, March 30th, 2019 @ 10 am Learn the ancient art of decorating eggs using the traditional etching technique! This workshop will be taught by artist Don Astras, whose mother, the late folk artist Ursula Astras, taught classes for many years at the Balzekas Museum. Read more about Ursula on Don’s tribute […]
“Cantilena” Concert at the Balzekas Museum Event Description On Friday, March 8, at 7 pm in celebration of the Restoration of Lithuania’s Independence, please join us at the Balzekas Museum for a very special concert by the award winning Lithuanian vocal ensemble “Cantilena”. A group of 12 women vocalists from Ukmergė, Lithuania, “Cantilena” is a […]
TBA-Musical Findings at the MuseumWith Museum Musical Scholar-in-Residence Event Description Join us on March 16, 2019 for a very special presentation about the Musical Findings in the Balzekas Museum Music Collection by Prof. Darius Kučinskas, the Museum’s Scholar-in-Residence. Prof. Kučinskas, a recipient of a grant from the Baltic American Freedom Foundation, will present the results of […]