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‘The island is so heavy with mysticism, it should have sunk by now’

July 5th, 2007 · No comments yet · ShareThis

If you are thinking about visiting the Estonian islands of Saaremaa, Hiiumaa and Muhu, or even if you are not, it’s worth taking a look at an article on hitchhiking writing by Joel Alas for the Baltic Times. Despite being described as ‘a hitchhiker’s guide’ it is more of an amusing look at the islands […]

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Tallinn prepares for a Beer Summer

July 2nd, 2007 · 2 Comments · ShareThis

[ 4 July, 2007 to 8 July, 2007. ] The annual Ollesummer (Beer Summer) festival has been running in Tallinn since 1996, and has grown to the extent that it now fills up the entire Song Festival Grounds. This year the event – running from 4th-8th July – will include more than ten entertainment stages, along with beer tents and food stalls. The biggest […]

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Baltic Prog Fest, Kernavė, Lithuania

May 29th, 2007 · 2 Comments · ShareThis

[ 27 July, 2007 to 28 July, 2007. ] Although prog rock is not really my thing, I came across details of this Lithuanian festival today and thought it might be of interest. It’s run by enthusiasts, which I reckon ought to be encouraged. The line-up includes:

Arena (UK)
John Young (UK)
Alex Carpani Band (IT)
a THUOC (UK-PL)
Mind Key (IT)
Kostarev Group (RU)
Underground Fly (PL)
Holy Lamb (LV)
The Skys […]

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Categories: Calendar, Events & festivals, Lithuania

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