1 Topic by Siaip Ciuvas (edited by Siaip Ciuvas 2009-03-22 22:45:19)

  • From: Vilnius / Lithuania / Europe
  • Registered: 2009-03-16
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Topic: Things to see in Vilnius

Hi,

I've been thinking if Joe is coming to my hometown, as a host I should really recommend something interesting to see and post on this forum, as chances are there will be some followers through his tour, and tickets here cost starting from 15 quid + flight with Ryanair is another 50-100 quid (lands 100 km away from Vilnius, but you can have a taxi to there for another 30-50 quid), while pint of beer is around a 1,5 quid smile
Problem is - apart from nice little old town and some pubs with lots of hot girls not much can be offered. But I forgot one thing - we have a Frank Zappa square with monument to Mr. Zappa. Yes, yes, its in Vilnius, build 100% on private money rised by local artists who where listenint to Zappa during soviet times illegally. Below is the picture of it, if anyone is planning to attend Joe's show in Vilnius 14th of May and want some guidance, feel free to contact me on the forum or via email.

Disclaimer: I have nothing to do with promoter of the show, I'm just a fan trying to spread word about my city outside and about Joe inside smile

http://www.fotogriausmas.lt/main.php?g2 … 72461&
as well if you plan for a weekend somewhere, take your acoustic guitar and fly in for 2nd of May. We will have all city playing on streets, so called "street music day" in Vilnius. Amazing atmosphere, highly recommended, here is the website for it: http://www.gatvesmuzika.lt/en/

Huh, started this topic with one intention, ended up with tourist guide big_smile

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Re: Things to see in Vilnius

I can think of at least two people here who will be tickled pink by the existence of a Zappa Square! big_smile

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Re: Things to see in Vilnius

Surely Siaip that there's a nearer Airport than that to Vilnius  , gonna have to google that
Are there buses ?  and this is my kind of town  wink
"apart from nice little old town and some pubs with lots of hot girls not much can be offered"

Thank for the info Siaip

....................... Michael

PS ...How much do you charge for Airport Pickup big_smile

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  • From: Vilnius / Lithuania / Europe
  • Registered: 2009-03-16
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Re: Things to see in Vilnius

michael*lynch wrote:

Surely Siaip that there's a nearer Airport than that to Vilnius  , gonna have to google that
Are there buses ?  and this is my kind of town  wink
"apart from nice little old town and some pubs with lots of hot girls not much can be offered"

Thank for the info Siaip

....................... Michael

PS ...How much do you charge for Airport Pickup big_smile

There is Vilnius airport, which is very nearby, and taxi will cost you around the price of tube from zone 5 to zone 1, but the problem that after national airline stopped operation there are very few flights available for now, eg. no direct connection to London...
I don't do business on Joe's friends, so I can help with pickup smile

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  • From: Vilnius / Lithuania / Europe
  • Registered: 2009-03-16
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Re: Things to see in Vilnius

I have just checked ticket sales service, they still have front row tickets available and the price for them is 40€ (there will be sitting venue config from what I see). I have two center seats for me, if someone is planning to come to Vilnius for joe's gig, hit me via PM, I will be glad to help with hotel selection/airport transfer advice/venue directions, etc. May is right month to come - usually weather gets warm, spring in all its beauty! smile

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Re: Things to see in Vilnius

Yes George,

A Zappa statue and square!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!How COOL!!

Thanks for the information Siaip, saw a documentary about your country on TV a few weeks ago. Looks very nice, maybe we'll meet up there some time!

Andre Wittebroek