Architects of the city of Alytus: two left, one came

Architects of the city of Alytus: two left, one came

Jurgita Kalvinskaitė, deputy head of the Architecture, Urban Planning and Land Management Department of the Alytus City Municipality Administration, started working as the chief architect of the municipality. (Alytus weekly photo) From the beginning of this year, J. Kalvinskaitė started working as the deputy head of the Architecture, Urban Planning and Land Management Department of … Read more

Young people demand broader sexual education: “I want to learn about relationships, not about the Adam’s apple”

Young people demand broader sexual education: “I want to learn about relationships, not about the Adam’s apple”

“I have the feeling that it is a forgotten theme, while it is very important,” says Auguste (17) about the sex and relationships education lessons. He is in the sixth grade in Antwerp and took the lessons this school year and in the second grade. “In the second year we barely had a few lessons. … Read more

Virginija Tulevičiūtė, creator of unique gifts: “It all started with the Christmas tree brought to Lazdiju”

Virginija Tulevičiūtė, creator of unique gifts: “It all started with the Christmas tree brought to Lazdiju”

V. Tulevičiūtė: “My client’s portrait is, of course, looking for something different, new, natural. As you can already understand, a person who loves nature, but does not have enough time to be in it because of the rush.” More and more young people discover the vein of a creator in themselves and, in addition to … Read more

Businessmen from Alytis brought a unique product to Lithuania, which is bought by settlers from all over the country

Businessmen from Alytis brought a unique product to Lithuania, which is bought by settlers from all over the country

“Today, together with my husband, we can only be happy that it was not only one of the best decisions for decorating our home, but also the beginning of our business,” says Inga. When entrepreneurs offer their customers products that they have tested themselves and use in their homes every day, it can be expected … Read more

Nuyorican Poets Café Receives $24 Million for Renovation and Expansion: A Cultural Institution Revived

Nuyorican Poets Café Receives $24 Million for Renovation and Expansion: A Cultural Institution Revived

Full of inspiration and with the rhythm that only poets give to words, Caridad de la Luz or better known as the “Witch” spoke about the rehearsals, classes, art exhibitions and poems that she will return na resonate in this space that has been home and temple for Nuyoricans. “This is why all these years, … Read more

Alytškis will not have a presidential candidate from their city

Alytškis will not have a presidential candidate from their city

For many people from Aly, Ž. Treigi’s decision to register as a participant in the presidential election campaign was unexpected, as the head of Glass Market UAB had never participated in municipal elections before. (Photo from personal FB account.) Alytis businessman Žilvins Treigys, who was registered by the Central Election Commission (CEC) as an independent … Read more

Old things continue their new life journey in assemblages

Old things continue their new life journey in assemblages

Arvydas Kubilius was awarded the Best Craftsman diploma. (Photos from personal album and Waste culture UAB VAATC.) Objects that remember the past, but which have long since become unnecessary, turned into assemblages in the hands of Arvydas Kubilius, attracted great interest at the Kaziuk fair and all of them were bought, and their creator was … Read more

Discover the Bodybuilding Action Thriller Making Waves at Sundance

Discover the Bodybuilding Action Thriller Making Waves at Sundance

Bodybuilding Action Thriller Pumps It Up at Sundance Katy O’Brian Transcends Reality in Latest Film Katy O’Brian has lived a captivating life that has become the inspiration for her fictional works. Her journey as a distinguished bodybuilder has now transitioned into the storyline of an upcoming action thriller. O’Brian, known for her roles in popular … Read more

Remembering Bernardo Palombo: Musician, Activist, and Founder of El Taller Latino Americano in New York

Remembering Bernardo Palombo: Musician, Activist, and Founder of El Taller Latino Americano in New York

New York mourns the death of Bernardo Palombo who, with his music, activism and work, especially with the immigrant community, left a deep mark on our city. Palombo, born in Argentina, but based in New York since the late 1960s, died of cancer at the end of last month shortly before his 76th birthday. He … Read more

Religious Leaders and Police Department Unite Against Hate Crimes in New York City

Religious Leaders and Police Department Unite Against Hate Crimes in New York City

With songs and prayers, religious leaders and the police department gathered at the ‘From hate to Hope’ event to call out hate crimes in the city. Bishop Raymond Rivera explains: “So that there is more understanding, understanding…, and we are unconditionally advocating for peace, not that this does not continue to perpetuate conflicts in our … Read more