Museum Night at the Pēteris Upītis Horticultural Museum
We invite you to visit the Museum Night events at the Pēteris Upītis Horticultural Museum!
On May 13th from 6:00 PM - 12:00 PM, museum visitors will be able to visit both visiting exhibitions, listen to a concert in the museum courtyard, and participate in creative workshops.
IN THE MUSEUM:
- Exhibition “Poppies” in collaboration with the museum “Riga Art Nouveau Centre”
The elegant and magnificent diversity of flowers - in early 20th century glass, porcelain, textile applied art works and Latvian painting.
- Exhibition "Umbilical Cord" in collaboration with the museum "Aleksandra Čakas Museum"
Aleksandrs Čakas' mother, Lizete Čadaraine, was the first woman to shape and influence the poet's life. Born in the "Nordu" house of the Jaunsesava manor. Spent her childhood in Naudīte parish. At the end of the 19th century, she moved with her family to Dobele, and around 1898 - to Riga.
IN THE MUSEUM COURTYARD:
From 18:00 Creative workshop for adults and children "Mother Poppy". Leaders: painter Sabīne Biezā and craftswoman Antra Kārkla
19:00 Concert “Creation” – Reinis Jaunais and Erna Daugaviete
Guitar virtuoso Reinis Jaunais and cellist Erna Daugaviete will provide a special atmosphere for the event. The concert will be enriched with fascinating stories of music creation. Travel serves as the musician's main source of inspiration, and most of his compositions are depictions of travel adventures in sound.
FREE ENTRY to Museum Night 2023 events!
Cooperation partners: museum “Riga Art Nouveau Centre”, museum “Aleksandras Čakas Museum”
Project supported by: Dobele Municipality, Horticulture Institute