Klaipėda is changing, Klaipėda is becoming more beautiful—and this happens there to the extent that people devote their time and other resources to it. But the greatest value is created when everyone does their part to make their city more beautiful:
—some with ideas, some with implementation, some with attention, and others through their support.
—some with ideas, some with implementation, some with attention, and others through their support.
Some start businesses, others teach children, and still others build houses.
Some write books, while others read and quote them.
Some build roads, while others walk, drive, and live along them—and that is how a city and its unique character are created.
Some write books, while others read and quote them.
Some build roads, while others walk, drive, and live along them—and that is how a city and its unique character are created.
Linas Švirinas has been living and working in this city for a quarter of a century. Although he wasn’t born in Klaipėda, it has always been important to him to create and contribute to what helps the city and the community grow. A city that makes music is his main driving force.
The “GROCK” studio, now in its third decade, has left hundreds of children and young people with memories and experiences: creativity, the joy of making music, and dreams that have given them wings to fly further.
Over the years: 9 festivals, the rock opera “Eglė, Queen of Serpents,” and countless concerts and TV projects.
The studio began offering classes for children with special needs, and more than one miracle has taken place here.
Over the years: 9 festivals, the rock opera “Eglė, Queen of Serpents,” and countless concerts and TV projects.
The studio began offering classes for children with special needs, and more than one miracle has taken place here.
I’d also like to mention the album of children’s songs titled “The Best Lullabies of the 21st Century – By Dads,” which was released by Linas and features songs he wrote himself.
Here, 10 famous dads recorded 10 different songs.
There’s a lot more that could be said, but that’s not what this is about.
Here, 10 famous dads recorded 10 different songs.
There’s a lot more that could be said, but that’s not what this is about.
We rarely see Linas on stage, but he has never turned his back on it.
And so—on July 14 at 7:00 p.m.—you’ll have a rare opportunity to hear him perform in the courtyard of “Memelio Miestas.” The emergence of this new neighborhood and its charm have inspired the musician to invite you to enjoy the architecture, his music, and the sense of community.
The years change not only the city, but also the people. Linas, who is celebrating his birthday on July 14, wants to treat you to a concert to thank you for your gifts—for our joint projects, shared activities, meetings, conversations, help, inspiration, and attention.
I hope that “Memel City” will see as many beautiful things as possible that haven’t been there before, and if they have been, that they will be even more striking, memorable, transformative, and unifying.
Let’s meet again—to see how your eyes shine. These are lyrics from a song that Linas Švirinas often used to end his concerts with, and it will likely be the same this time.
There will be a wide variety of music, and some surprises await.
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If possible, bring a folding chair with you, or find a spot on the stairs or on a bench. Bring a thermos of tea and be ready to share it with the person next to you
There will be a wide variety of music, and some surprises await.
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If possible, bring a folding chair with you, or find a spot on the stairs or on a bench. Bring a thermos of tea and be ready to share it with the person next to you
