Our September Social Hour, AFTER THE MATCH, took place in The Shag Room at Everdene Bar, Virgin Hotels New York — a tennis-inspired evening dedicated to Vitas Gerulaitis, the Lithuanian Lion, a New York tennis legend, and one of those personalities whose story still feels larger than the sport itself. The room had exactly the kind of energy we hoped for. People were talking, asking questions, meeting someone new, laughing, moving from one conversation to another. Boredom was

You already know Monika Linkytė from Eurovision — and, of course, from “Čiūto tūto.” Monika is entering an exciting new chapter in the U.S. She has been invited to songwriting sessions in New York and Los Angeles with established American songwriters whose credits include Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Kelly Clarkson, Shawn Mendes, and Selena Gomez. They heard Monika’s music — including several unreleased songs — and wanted to work with her. These sessions are an excit

On November 18, the Brooklyn Nets take on the Chicago Bulls at Barclays Center — and both teams have a Lithuanian connection: Brooklyn Nets assistant coach Deividas Dulkys. Chicago Bulls player Matas Buzelis The Brooklyn Nets are inviting the New York Lithuanian community to enjoy the game together, with special ticket prices available in selected sections. The first 25 fans to purchase tickets will also have the opportunity to arrive early and watch the teams warm up. And af

New York City FC is closing out the season against CF Montréal on Saturday, October 31—and NYLP is heading to Citi Field. We invite our network, families, friends, and all Lithuanian soccer fans to join us in the stands. This special discounted ticket offer comes through a collaboration between the Consulate General of the Republic of Lithuania in New York, New York Maironis Lithuanian School, New York Lithuanian Professionals Club, and NYCFC. A good reason to get the communi

New York Lithuanian Professionals Club members had the opportunity to attend two Lithuania- and Baltic-focused events at the Union League Club: the Presidential Business Forum on Resilience and the Senior-Level Baltic–U.S. Panel on Strengthening Security and Resilience. The morning forum brought together President Gitanas Nausėda, Energy Minister Lukas Savickas, U.S. and Lithuanian policymakers, business leaders and energy experts for conversations on energy security, critica

The New York Lithuanian Professionals Club continued its tradition of partnering with fellow Lithuanian organizations in New York for the annual Run for Freedom. The list of organizations may be long, but at the end of the day, we are one Lithuanian community. What matters most is seeing how many people show up, stand together, and care about the values and Lithuanian heritage we share. This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Consulate

We are pleased to share a special invitation from MISTI Lithuania and the Lithuanian Consortium for Collaboration with MIT to a high-level strategic gathering on October 5, 2026, at the MIT Media Lab in Cambridge, Massachusetts. We encourage NYLP members working in these fields — or those interested in contributing to Lithuania–MIT collaboration — to take advantage of this opportunity. This event brings together researchers and business executives to advance the strategic par

A great opportunity to connect with Lithuanian and U.S. business leaders during UNGA and Climate Week in New York Advancing Energy Security Through Strategic Partnership The Presidential Business Forum on Resilience convenes senior government officials, business executives, investors, and technology leaders from Lithuania and the United States to explore partnerships that strengthen energy security, critical infrastructure, and innovation. The program features a keynote addre

A Note from the Co-Chairs We thought summer might be a quieter time for NYLP. It turned out to be quite the opposite. Over the past few months, we’ve seen our biggest membership growth yet, record engagement with our newsletters and emails, and fantastic turnouts at our June, July, and most recent August Social Hours. Even more importantly, we’ve seen new members jumping in from the start, while others who hadn hadn’t joined us in years are finding their way back to the Clu

A thunderstorm over New York. An Italian aperitivo in Harlem. And a room full of Lithuanians who decided the rain wasn’t going to stop them. Last night’s New York Lithuanian Professionals Club Social Hour unfolded at CopperLeaf Bakery over Bacio Spritzes, freshly baked pizza, and conversations that stretched well into the evening. Our hosts, Tadas Nikulin and Ruth Shin, gave us more than a warm welcome. Tadas shared the story behind Bacio – A Kiss from Italy, as well as piece