Welcome Evening - Indoor Street Party
A celebration of yellow, green & red!
Great food, exceptional entertainment, and a chance to celebrate with friends that have come together from across the continent, all at the beautiful Windows on the River on the banks of the Cuyahoga with beautiful views of the Cleveland city skyline.
Photo: Albert Sušinskas
Location
Entertainment Schedule
06 · 27 | Friday
Windows on the River
Menu
main
Hamburgers
with toppings
All Beef Hot Dogs
with condiments
Chicken Fingers
with BBQ & Ranch sauces
Sides
Jo jo Potatoes
Homemade Pasta Salad
Corn on the cob
Dessert
Assorted Cookies & Brownies
Fresh Seasonal Fruit & Berries
Coffee & Specialty Teas
Served at food stations throughout Bridge View & City View Rooms
No assigned seating
Cash bar
Mixed drink | $10
House wine | $8
Imported beer | $7
Domestic beer | $5
Soft drinks/Juice | $2
Augis Dicevičius
Eugenijus Dicevičius (a.k.a. Augis), a talented singer-songwriter from Lithuania, began his music career over thirty years ago during his high school years in his hometown of Utena. A self-taught guitarist, he composed his first song with sophisticated and refined lyrics at the age of fifteen. Soon after, he joined the local band “Soul” (Lithuanian: Siela) as a solo guitarist. Eugenijus left Utena to study at Kaunas University. When he returned to his hometown in 1996, he and a group of friends formed the band ‘Volens Nolens’. Although the group never released an album, they performed at various festivals, concerts, and social gatherings.
Currently, Eugenijus and his family reside in Cleveland, Ohio, where he is actively involved in the local Lithuanian community. He hosts a Lithuanian radio show on WJCU radio station every Sunday morning.
Augis has performed for Lithuanian communities across the United States – among them, Baltimore, Long Island, New Jersey, Boston, Washington DC, Chicago, Portland, Detroit, Rochester, Frackville, Los Angeles, San Francisco – and now he will welcome everyone to his hometown Cleveland on the opening night of the Song Festival!
Augis plays popular Lithuanian and English music from different generations, along with his own songs, and hopes you will enjoy his performance.
Vaivora
“Vaivora” dance group is known for its unique style, blending modernized Lithuanian folklore with the rich traditions of Lithuanian paganism, reflected in their striking concert costumes. The 10 dancers will perform 3 dances: Abruzėlis, Šermukšnis, and Mūsų dienos kaip šventė. Their performance is sure to leave a lasting impression on any audience.
Kakė Makė & Friends
Accordion Sing-along
All your favorite camp songs led by a whole gang of your favorite accordionists!
Rita Kliorys
(Cleveland, OH)
Ilona Babinskas
(Philadelphia, PA)
Rimas Biliūnas
(Cleveland, OH)
Danutė Biskys
(Toronto, ON)
Kęstutis Daugirdas
(Chicago, IL)
Daniel Goodman
(Cleveland, OH)
Rimas Kasputis
(Detroit, MI)
Saulius Kliorys
(Cleveland, OH)
Romas Strimaitis
(Los Angeles, CA)
Eugenijus Šilgalis
(Cleveland, OH)
Danguolė Žibkus-Pažemeckas
(Chicago, IL)
Audrius Polikaitis
(Chicago, IL)
Darius Polikaitis
(Chicago, IL)
Janet Kriščiūnienė
(Toronto, ON)
Vendors
Amber Treasures
Amber jewelry
(Prospect Heights, IL)
Art by Kristė
Lithuanian art, prints & stickers
(Columbus, OH)
Camp Neringa
Lithuanian Cultural Camp
(Brattleboro, VT)
Dainų šventė 2025
Souvenirs
(Cleveland, OH)
Festive Treecake Bakery
Treecakes, baked goods, merch with bakery logo
(Westlake, OH)
Kate Porterfield
Baltic amber, primarily jewelry
(Bonner Springs, KS)
Studio Lizdas
Woven goods, Lithuanian themed stickers/apparel
(Raleigh, NC)
Rima's Jewelry
Jewelry
(Mentor, OH)
Ruta's Baltic Treasures
T-shirts, hoodies, stickers
(Linden, NJ)
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Opening the Treasure Chest: A History of North American Lithuanian Song Festivals
Learn about the song festival tradition in North America in this bi-lingual, twelve-banner exhibit by the Lithuanian Research Center. Look through the photos capturing historical moments. You might recognize yourself – singing, conducting, listening…
Exhibit prepared by: Kristina Lapienytė & Loreta Timukienė
English translation: Indrė Antanaitytė-Jacobs
Graphic design: Ina Stankevičienė
With special help from: “Draugas” editorial staff, the Lithuanian Museum-Archive of Canada led by Danguolė Juozapavičiūtė, Jonas Kupris, Rita Čyvaitė-Klioriene, Daina Puterienė, Donatas Sokas & Dalia Skrinskaitė-Viskontienė
Sponsors: Lithuanian American Community & the Lithuanian Foundation
Dress code: Get to know one another!
Choirs who have their own choir t-shirts are invited to continue that tradition and to come to the Friday Welcome Evening – Indoor Street Party in their special choir “uniform” along with any other special accessories that identify what city you are from at a glance!
Coming in as a spectator? Not to worry! Don your favorite Lithuanian gear.
Having just traveled in from various countries and cities, let’s celebrate old friends, make new ones for life, and mark the heritage that brought us together.
The halls will be decked out in the colors of the Lithuanian flag – yellow, green and red! If you step out on the patio at night, you might even catch Cleveland’s landmark skyscraper, Terminal Tower, lit up the same!
FAQ
How do I get to Windows?
Shuttle service will be provided from downtown.
Guest can also drive in and park in the 1,200-space surface lot, but be sure to have a designated driver if consuming alcohol. Parking fees apply.
Taxis or rideshare companies (i.e. Uber or Lyft) also operate in Cleveland and are a quick and convenient option.
While Windows is only a mile away from the Hilton downtown/Marriott at Key/Cleveland Public Auditorium, it is not recommended to walk. It is quite steep and uneven, amidst industrial space.
How will I know where to go?
There is only one main entrance! Go right through the front doors.
Can I buy tickets at the door?
The deadline for ticket sales is June 10, so that we can provide a headcount to the chefs.
What is the legal drinking age in Ohio?
The legal drinking age is 21. Be sure to bring your driver’s license or passport as bartenders reserve the right to check ID.
Is smoking permitted?
Yes, smoking is permitted outside on the patio.