LIGZDA LATVIAN CENTER

Ligzda is an organization that supports and promotes cultural, ethnic, religious, educational and artistic activities for Latvians in the Chicago area. Its location is home to more than a dozen Latvian organizations including dance groups, cultural organizations, choirs, a radio station, a library, schools, church parish and more. Ligzda is open to its neighbors and surrounding community with public events as well as space available to lease out to other cultural and ethnic organizations and for private small to large gatherings, performances and varied events. As manager of the property on West Montrose avenue, Ligzda is supported by user fees, donations by organizations and individuals and dozens of volunteers. Ligzda is a home to Krisjanis Baronis School of Chicago, the largest Latvian school in N America, the Latvian Zion Lutheran Church, active for over 45 years, and the Chicago Latvian Cultural Organization that has organized hundreds of cultural events in Chicago.