Lithuanian Landslide

Dr. Elona Vaisnys (the sister of Camp Neringa's Sesele Igne) tells Mark from Floral Park how her life went from Lithuania to DP camps, and from Yale University to working for President Jimmy Carter.

Ignas Miskinis, director of Pietinia Kronikas (Southern Chronicles), the film that dominated the box office and won twelve Silver Crane awards (Lithuania's Oscars) in 2025, speaks to Mark from Floral Park of his creativity.

Margaret Valinsky enlightens Mark from Floral Park about the 2025 Lithuanian Days Festival held in Pennsylvania.

U.S. Reserve Lieutenant Colonel, CEO of VilNews, and acting director of Blue Yellow USA Kestutis Eidukonis shares his thoughts on the Ukraine War with Mark from Floral Park.

Rimas Kezys tells Mark from Floral Park about the execution of his monthly Lithuanian Brunch at The Avenue Restaurant in Glendale, Queens.

Hellie Labuskes and Lindsay Adomaits tell Mark from Floral Park about the Lithuanian community scene in Pittsburgh.

Vytas Bazikas tells Mark from Floral Park of his experience starring in the late Antanas Kulbis film, "Legenda Apie Gelezini Vilka".

Since 2025 is the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mikalojus Konstantinis Ciurlionis, the most prominent Lithuanian composer of all time, the New York State Chairperson from the Lithuanian-American Community and the music director of the New York Lithuanian mixed-voice choir, Laura Vidziunaite, enlightens Mark from Floral Park of what she feels are his essential musical works. 

Singer Paul Strolia tells Mark from Floral Park of his family's musical legacy.

Two-time Grammy winner Nicole Zuraitis discusses the Lithuanian facets of her life with Mark from Floral Park. 

Kerry Secrest tells Mark from Floral Park of her life as Honorary Consul of Lithuania to Vermont.

Ed Nenortas tells Mark from Floral Park of the past, present and future plans of his Lithuanian heritage spirit brand, Quiver.

Dovydas Spokauskas tells Mark from Floral Park of the work that he does for the Lithuanian community as Consulate General of Lithuania in New York.

Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello tells Mark from Floral Park of the work that he has with Our Lady Of Mount Carmel-Annunciation Parish, a central hub for much of the New York Lithuanian community.

Saulius Dzikas tells Mark from Floral Park of the legacy of Tevynes Garsai, WWUH's Lithuanian radio program.

The Director of the National Museum of Lithuania, Dr. Ruta Kackute, tells Mark from Floral Park about this educational and recreational attraction that interprets and preserves Lithuanian heritage. 

The Ambassador of Siauliai to the United States, Sondra Litvaityte, tells Mark from Floral Park of the Lithuanian films she programmed as a team member of the Boston Baltic Film Festival 2025.

Jomante Slezaite-Paukste tells Mark from Floral Park her history as a renowned operatic soprano, radio and televsion star.

Violinist Inga Kuizinaite and contrabassist Donatas Butkevicius tell Mark from Floral Park their history with Musica Humana, the Lithuanian National Philharmonic Society's Chamber Ensemble.

Band members Linas Petrauskas (guitar) and Vilius Garba (drums) tell Mark from Floral Park the history of their folk metal group, Ukanose.

Rima Girnius tells Mark from Floral Park the history of the singing group Jaunos Sirdys and their amazing album.

Bennett Grout tells Mark from Floral Park fascinating stories from his decades as the residential manager of Vermont's Camp Neringa.

Sister Igne tells Mark from Floral Park inspiring stories from her fifty plus years as the driving force behind Vermont's Camp Neringa.

Andrius Mamontovas tells Mark from Floral Park fascinating stories about his legendary band, Foje, and of his successful solo career in both music and acting.

Lithuanian singer Vidas Bareikas tells Mark from Floral Park stories behind six of his most enduring songs.