Wisconsin Latvian Cultural Foundation
Wisconsin Latvian Cultural Foundation shall promote and encourage cultural, social, welfare, and sports activities of people and organizations interested in the Latvian heritage and for supporting like activities.
About
Founded July 2, 1964, the Wisconsin Latvian Cultural Foundation (WILVCF) was first known as the Latvian House of Milwaukee, Inc. Our Lynx Avenue building was built in 1969 and served the local Latvian-American community until 2020. WILVCF continues its mission relying on its endowment and donations as a tax-exempt 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (pending approval). WILVCF offers scholarships to Latvian cultural and educational programs. Individuals and organizations can apply for grant funding to organize programs or events that align with our mission and purpose.
Join: Register for our mailing list and Latvian phonebook and address book here: https://forms.gle/GMFvngcsUmmrFTrN7
Latvian Independence Day 2023
This event commemorating the 105th anniversary of independence for the Republic of Latvia will begin at 3:00 PM on Saturday, November 11. The event will feature a visit by Evita Čikute from the Embassy of Latvia and president of the World Federation of Free Latvians Mr. Peter Blumbergs. The LIVE STREAM a this event on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@milwaukeedraudze
Get involved! Recent events:
Folktoberfest volunteer meeting Wednesday August 16, 6pm- all are welcome to help! 1853 N. 75th St, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
2022 internal audit will take place 8/16/23 at 6:45pm. Congratulations to Eriks Kakulis who was approved by the Board of Directors on 8/10/23 to fill the Audit team vacancy.
Annual Meeting Sunday September 10, 2023, 11:30 AM at 1853 N 75th St, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
VILKI: theater troupe from Liepāja, Latvia. Tuesday September 19, 2023; Doors open 530pm, show at 630pm. Dandy Theater, 5020 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208 https://www.facebook.com/events/1433881727183869
FOLKTOBERFEST 2023: Milwaukee Latvian Folklore Day sponsored by Latviešu Fonds, September 30, 2023 3pm-9pm https://www.facebook.com/events/1725099337931683
Annual Meeting: March 20, 2022
2022 Board Members seated: Andrejs Junge, Pēteris Burģelis (chairperson), Ingrīda Seraphim; standing: Ed Petrovskis (Auditor), Ēriks Krūmiņš, Andris Kursietis, Rev. Jānis Ginters; not pictured: Laura Beldavs (secretary), Egija Bruģe (treasurer), Līva Kalve.
2021 Grant: Awarded to Present Music
Keeping Time OCT 14-15, 2021
@ Jan Serr Studio, 2155 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Sponsored by Jan Serr & John Shannon and Wisconsin Latvian Cultural Foundation
WILVCF grant awarded to Present Music as they mark their 40th anniversary with a provocative program exploring “time”; featuring a world premiere by Latvian composer Krists Auznieks https://www.auznieks.com/
FOLK-TOBERFEST 2021: Milwaukee Latvian Folklore Day, October 9, 2021
Folk-toberfest 2021 enjoyed the Special Edition BEAR SLAYER "Lāčplēsis" Beer from Stock House Brewing (Wauwatosa)!
June 14th Memorial Program
80th Commemoration of Soviet deportations at the monument in the church garden / Aizvesto, kritušo, un mirušo piemiņas diena pie pieminikļa draudzes dārzā
WILVCF Grant awarded for: June 19, 2021 2pm Celebration event: Free concert by Ariana Brusubardis (violin) and Aidan Williams-Brusubardis (piano), 1853 N. 75th St, Wauwatosa, WI 53213 https://fb.me/e/2g03UKYee
2021 board members
seated: Andrejs Junge, Pēteris Burģelis (chairperson), Egija Bruģe (treasurer); standing: Andris Kursietis, Ingrīda Seraphim, Līva Kalve; not pictured: Laura Beldavs (secretary), Ēriks Krūmiņš.
2021. gada 18. novembra akts
Latvian Independence Day program with Latvian Ambassador Māris Selga
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZZqAOID7PQ
Wisconsin Links
Wisconsin Latvian Credit Union
Milwaukee Latvian Ev. Lutheran Holy Trinity Church
Milwaukee Daugavas Vanagi
Folk dance group "Metieniņš" email YouTube
Pulkv. O. Kalpaka latvian school
"Brusubārdas - Dzimtenes" apvienotais koris / choir
Wisconsin Latvian Hunter and Fisherman's club email
Sewing group email