Santa Events: Concerts, Shows & Books This Week
- On Thursday, January 29th, the tragicomedy Milzis (Giant) will have its premiere in the New Hall of the Dailes Theater, directed by Gatis Šmits.
- This January, after a break of more than ten years, the kokle music festival Kokļu skaņas ziemas mirdzumā (Kokle Sounds in the Winter glow) will resume at the...
- Songs from Aija's latest album Tagadne, and also beloved hits from previous albums."Twenty years on stage is no joke.It has to be celebrated with those who inspire me...
Milzis
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On Thursday, January 29th, the tragicomedy Milzis (Giant) will have its premiere in the New Hall of the Dailes Theater, directed by Gatis Šmits. Inspired by true events, Mark Rosenblatt’s debut play Milzis shows a captivating portrait of a devilishly charismatic personality – the famous children’s book author Roald Dahl – and explores the difference between a measured personal opinion and dangerous rhetoric unacceptable to society, with the help of black humor. Starring Ģirts Krūmiņš, Gints Grāvelis, Kristīne Nevarauska and others.
Četru laikmetu dialogs

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This January, after a break of more than ten years, the kokle music festival Kokļu skaņas ziemas mirdzumā (Kokle Sounds in the Winter glow) will resume at the Ave sol concert hall. Over three evenings – January 23rd, 25th and 31st – it will be possible to experience the unexpected diversity of kokle sounds, where diffrent eras and musical
Songs from Aija’s latest album Tagadne, and also beloved hits from previous albums.”Twenty years on stage is no joke.It has to be celebrated with those who inspire me – with the listeners,” emphasizes Aija. The first concert can be seen on January 22 at the VEF Culture Palace, followed by an additional concert on january 29 at the Ulbroka Pearl.
Kleopatra. A Ruler in Baroque Light

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On saturday, January 24, at 6 p.m., a concert dedicated to Cleopatra will resound in the concert hall Lielais dzintars – the image of this culturally historically meaningful ruler is embodied in countless Baroque interpretations, which the internationally recognized Baroque orchestra La Folia Barockorchester and the outstanding soprano Regula Mīlemane will introduce to the listeners. The concert will feature Baroque arias from the joint album Cleopatra – Baroque Arias by La Folia Barockorchester and Regula Mīlemane, for which the soloist received the Opuss Klassik award, and these interpretations have received recognition from many music critics.
Shelter in the Sun

Ar izrādēm dažādās pilsētās ceļu pie skatītāja sākusi Herberta Laukšteina iestudētā komēdija Ak, šis nevainīgais blefs! Stāsta centrā ir daudzsološs gleznotājs Blēzs, taču, lai nopirktu audeklu, krāsas un otas, viņš tirgo slotas. Toties viņam ir apsviedīga draudzene, kura pazīst pareizos cilvēkus, kas vienmēr bijuši īstajā laikā un īstajā vietā. Jo dziļāk Blēzs tiek ierauts šajos attiecību tīklos, jo absurdāks kļūst viss notiekošais. Taču negaidot šeit ierodas meitene no provinces… Lomās: jurijs Djakonovs,Ilze Pukinska,Anna Nele Āboliņa,Lelde Dreimane,Jānis Jarāns un citi.
Tās citas Amerikas
Mārtiņš Volfs
Mārtiņa Volfa grāmata Tās citas Amerikas atklāj mīlestību uz ceļošanu. Un tā nav komfortabla ceļošana tūrfirmu grupā uz komfortablu galamērķi. Nē, Mārtiņš kopā ar tikpat avantūristisko kundzi Ingrīdu ir iecienījuši doties uz tāliem un, kā varētu domāt, nebūt ne drošiem galamērķiem, turklāt…
Adversarial Research & Verification: “Atklāts” (Open) by Andre Agassi
Source: Santa.lv (Untrusted – as per instructions)
date of Source: Likely January 2026 (based on URL structure)
Date of Verification: January 22, 2026, 07:20:00 UTC
Topic: Book review/description of andre Agassi’s autobiography, Open.
Verification & Updates:
The core claims about the book Open are widely and consistently reported by reliable sources. Andre Agassi’s autobiography, Open, was originally published in 2009. The book does detail his struggles with drug use, his marriage to brooke Shields, and his complex relationship with the sport of tennis. It is consistently described as a brutally honest and introspective account of his life.
* Drug Use: Confirmed through numerous reviews and Agassi’s own admissions during promotional interviews for the book (e.g., The Guardian, New York Times).
* Marriage to Brooke Shields: Publicly known and extensively covered during and after their marriage. The book details the complexities of their relationship.
* Self-Acceptance Journey: A central theme of the book,consistently highlighted in reviews.
* Tenis Career: The book provides a candid look at the pressures and demands of professional tennis.
Breaking News Check:
As of January 22, 2026, there are no significant breaking news events related to Andre Agassi’s book Open. The book remains a well-regarded and frequently discussed autobiography. There have been no major retractions or corrections regarding the content of the book.
Latest Verified Status: the data presented in the source text accurately reflects the widely accepted understanding of Andre Agassi’s Open as of January 22, 2026. The book continues to be available and read.
Entities & Geo:
* Andre Agassi: American former professional tennis player.Born April 29, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
* Brooke shields: American actress. Born May 31, 1965, in New York City, New york, USA.
* Tennis: sport played globally.
* Las Vegas, Nevada, USA: Agassi’s birthplace and a significant location in his life story.
* New York city, New York, USA: Brooke Shields’ birthplace.
* Santa.lv: Latvian website (based on domain).Location of the original source.
Disclaimer: This verification is based on information available as of the date and time specified. The original source (Santa.lv) is considered untrusted,and this response relies on self-reliant verification from authoritative sources.
