Top Brass performs in Podgorica in celebration of Montenegro’s Armed Forces Day

On October 10, 2023, Top Brass, the premier chamber group of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band, performed together with the Montenegro Armed Forces Band in celebration of Montenegro’s Armed Forces Day at Independence Square in Podgorica.     As a highly mobile and versatile unit, Top Brass performs a broad repertoire of …

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Conclusion of Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Project in Herceg Novi

On September 25, 2023, Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke attended the exhibition “Twenty Icons of the Iconographic Collection PI City Museum Mirko Komnenović and Gallery Josip Bepo Benkovic” in Herceg Novi. The exhibition marked the completion of the City Museum Mirko Komnenović and Gallery Josip Bepo Beković’s project “Conservation of Historic Icons Collection,” which involved the …

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5 symbols of Ukrainian independence

Many of Ukraine’s most powerful symbols were born during the nation’s fight for independence throughout its history, and many are known worldwide. Ukraine celebrates its national Independence Day August 24. On that day in 1991, Ukraine officially declared its independence from the Soviet Union and became a sovereign country. The U.S.  established diplomatic relations  with Ukraine shortly after …

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American Rock Band Tours Montenegro

Embassy Podgorica, in cooperation with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ American Music Abroad (AMA) program, welcomed the American rock band Burn the Ballroom to Montenegro for a three-day tour consisting of several outdoor concerts and workshops on June 27-29, 2023.  The band performed at the U.S. Embassy’s Independence Day celebration in Podgorica, at …

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United States Army Band “Free Groove” performs in Montenegro

The United States Army Europe and Africa Band and Chorus’s “Free Groove” travelled to Montenegro as part of a musical tour to promote Defender Europe 23, a U.S. European Command directed multi-national, joint exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between U.S. and NATO allies and partners. On Thursday, May 11 and Saturday, May 13, …

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U.S. Embassy-funded grant promotes cultural heritage through artistic collaboration

As part of a U.S. Embassy-funded grant project titled “Cultural Intertwining: Strengthening Montenegrin-American Ties Through Music and Cultural Heritage” and facilitated by the Don Branko Sbutega Foundation, a group of young musicians from the United States and Montenegro came together to create four classical and experimental musical compositions, which they performed as part of the …

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Art in Embassies: Ambassador Reinke Unveiled Collection of Artworks

Ambassador Reinke unveiled a collection of artworks at her residence on February 20, 2019 as part of the Art in Embassies program. View this post on Instagram Thank you to all our partners and friends from the world of 🇲🇪 arts and culture who came last night to the official unveiling of my art collection, made possible by the Art in Embassies Program. Each of these paintings speaks to me and is representative of the American experience. I’m glad to see that many of my guests enjoyed the collection, which focuses on the rugged beauty of nature – something that both the 🇺🇸 United States and 🇲🇪 Montenegro share in abundance. A post shared by Ambasadorka SAD Džudi Rajnke (@us_ambassador_mne) on Feb 21, 2020 at 3:40am PST The Department of State’s …

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Author Shelly Oria at Fifth International Podgorica Bookfair

Shelly Oria, the author of New York 1, Tel Aviv, which earned nominations for a Lambda Literary Award and the Edmund White Award for Debut Fiction, was a special guest of the 5th International Podgorica Bookfair that took place October 1-5. In a conversation with Montenegrin author Dragana Krsenkovic Brkovic, who translated her story “Beep” in …

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American Jazz Quartet Engages Montenegrin Audiences

The prestigious American jazz quartet Laurin Talese & A Novel Idea toured Montenegro September 23-25, with stops in Podgorica, Pljevlja, and Bijelo Polje. View this post on Instagram 😍 #soundOn 🎼 Laurin Talese & Novel Idea bend je u Pljevljima. Najljepši način da im požele dobrodošlicu u njihov grad našli su osnovci i srednjoškolci iz #Pljevlja, danas u Američkom uglu Pljevlja. Ovo je bila sjajna prilika I da testiraju svoje poznavanje engleskog jezika i unaprijede vještinu konverzacije na stranom jeziku razgovorom sa američkim muzičarima.Učenici nisu ‘samo’ učili engleski, nego su i saznali više o tome kako se gradi uspješna karijera jednog muzičara u SAD, šta za džezere znači muzika i dr. #USguest2MNE #ExchangeOurWorld A post shared by U.S. Embassy Podgorica (@usa_in_mne) on Sep 24, 2019 at 8:58am PDT Read More»

Embassy Hosts Cello Rock Band Break of Reality

U.S. Embassy Podgorica was thrilled to host the classical cello rock band Break of Reality during their September 12-15 tour of Montenegro, made possible through the U.S. State Department’s Arts Envoy Program.  The band’s signature sound bridges the gap between classical and rock music by bringing together adaptations music by Bach, bluegrass, contemporary rock, as well …

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The United States Army Europe Band and Chorus is coming to Montenegro!

The U.S. Army Europe Band and Chorus is an 18-piece show band consisting of a rhythm section, horns, and vocals stationed in Sembach, Germany.  They bring a high energy, family friendly show to audiences throughout Europe.  The performance will feature singing, dancing, and music from artists such as Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars, Stevie Wonder, and …

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Fashion Show for Women’s Empowerment

Ambassador Margaret Ann Uyehara hosted a Fashion Show for Women’s Empowerment at her residence, together with Australian Ambassador Julia Feeney. The show featured the works of Open Centre Bona Fide from Pljevlja and NGO Niti from Bijelo Polje. Amb. Uyehara opens doors of her residence 2 a fashion show 4 #women 's empowerment together with Australian …

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Ambassador Uyehara Hosts Asian American Dinner for Access Students

We like to say that the Access Program is more than an English learning program. Last night we certainly lived up to that statement. Ambassador Uyehara welcomed a group of Access Program Podgorica students and teachers to her residence. She talked to the students about one of the most prominent aspects of the U.S. culture …

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Ambassador Uyehara Speaks at “Message from Saturn” Musical Premiere

On April 8, Ambassador Uyehara spoke at the premiere of the musical “Message from Saturn” at KIC Budo Tomovic in Podgorica. The musical is part of an Embassy-funded project to commemorate 2017 Jazz Appreciation Month in Montenegro. The CSO Jazz Art, the Art School for Music and Ballet “Vasa Pavic,” KIC Budo Tomovic, and a U.S. …

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Ambassador Uyehara Visited NGO Kranjania in Ostros

Ambassador Margaret A. Uyehara and Public Affairs Officer Mark Weinberg visited women from the NGO Kranjanija in Ostros. The visit was part of the Embassy’s outreach activities to commemorate March as Women’s History Month. The Ambassador expressed her support for the work they do and encouraged them to persevere despite the challenges.   NGO Kranjanija …

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President’s Day with our Access class

President’s Day is approaching and one of the ways to celebrate it was with our English language Access class in Niksic. Head of Public Affairs Section Mark Weinberg and students discussed how is President’s Day celebrated in the United States. Weinberg asked students how many U.S. presidents were there, who served the longest, etc. It …

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