The Virginia council member pushing for a new "obscenity" ordinance in Lynchburg cites "sadomasochistic" abuse and clearly political speech from the Warped tour as the type of performances he thinks should be criminalized.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kIW...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kIW...
September 29, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The Virginia council member pushing for a new "obscenity" ordinance in Lynchburg cites "sadomasochistic" abuse and clearly political speech from the Warped tour as the type of performances he thinks should be criminalized.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kIW...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kIW...
"Obscenity" is already illegal. "Obscene" is a legal carve out of the First Amendment for speech that's so extreme it's not protected.
But lawmakers are passing new "obscenity" ordinances forcing police to monitor venues and to intimidate them from booking queer or politically risque acts.
But lawmakers are passing new "obscenity" ordinances forcing police to monitor venues and to intimidate them from booking queer or politically risque acts.
Obscenity ordinance attracts questions about 'lewd police' in Lynchburg
Lynchburg At-large Councilman Martin Misjuns said the purpose of his proposed obsenity ordinance would be to safeguard children and “unwilling passersby from obscene performances, including simulated ...
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September 26, 2025 at 10:01 PM
"Obscenity" is already illegal. "Obscene" is a legal carve out of the First Amendment for speech that's so extreme it's not protected.
But lawmakers are passing new "obscenity" ordinances forcing police to monitor venues and to intimidate them from booking queer or politically risque acts.
But lawmakers are passing new "obscenity" ordinances forcing police to monitor venues and to intimidate them from booking queer or politically risque acts.
Lynchburg appears to currently have a claim to the Dysfunctional Virginia City Government Title Belt, which happily Charlottesville no longer even gets an honorable mention for wset.com/news/local/m...
Mayor Taylor and Councilman Misjuns share heated exchange over alleged fraud emails
Lynchburg Mayor Larry Taylor and Councilman Martin Misjuns got into a heated exchange Tuesday night during their regular city council meeting.
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May 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Lynchburg appears to currently have a claim to the Dysfunctional Virginia City Government Title Belt, which happily Charlottesville no longer even gets an honorable mention for wset.com/news/local/m...
Right now, a #Stivriņa and a #Misjuns world premieres #Jančevskis #Ķeniņš and more from #Jūrmalā www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/... #wch
A Stivriņa and a Misjuns world premieres, Jančevskis, Ķeniņš and more from Jūrmalā - Schedule 29/9/2026 - www.worldconcerthall.com
Madara Pētersone, violin, Reinis Zariņš, piano, and the Kremerata Baltica conducted by Jurģis Cābulis play: Pēteris PLAKIDIS: Musica Jubilata. VASKS: 'Domīgi. Nesteidzot' from 'Trīs skumji skaņdarbi'…
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September 29, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Right now, a #Stivriņa and a #Misjuns world premieres #Jančevskis #Ķeniņš and more from #Jūrmalā www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/... #wch
Today, a #Stivriņa and a #Misjuns world premieres #Jančevskis #Ķeniņš and more from #Jūrmalā www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/... #wch
A Stivriņa and a Misjuns world premieres, Jančevskis, Ķeniņš and more from Jūrmalā - Schedule 29/9/2026 - www.worldconcerthall.com
Madara Pētersone, violin, Reinis Zariņš, piano, and the Kremerata Baltica conducted by Jurģis Cābulis play: Pēteris PLAKIDIS: Musica Jubilata. VASKS: 'Domīgi. Nesteidzot' from 'Trīs skumji skaņdarbi'…
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September 29, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Today, a #Stivriņa and a #Misjuns world premieres #Jančevskis #Ķeniņš and more from #Jūrmalā www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/... #wch
In 20 minutes, a #Stivriņa and a #Misjuns world premieres #Jančevskis #Ķeniņš and more from #Jūrmalā www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/... #wch
A Stivriņa and a Misjuns world premieres, Jančevskis, Ķeniņš and more from Jūrmalā - Schedule 29/9/2026 - www.worldconcerthall.com
Madara Pētersone, violin, Reinis Zariņš, piano, and the Kremerata Baltica conducted by Jurģis Cābulis play: Pēteris PLAKIDIS: Musica Jubilata. VASKS: 'Domīgi. Nesteidzot' from 'Trīs skumji skaņdarbi'…
www.worldconcerthall.com
September 29, 2026 at 3:40 PM
In 20 minutes, a #Stivriņa and a #Misjuns world premieres #Jančevskis #Ķeniņš and more from #Jūrmalā www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/... #wch
Probably illegal.
Misjuns and his ilk are as corrupt as they come
Get em, JJ
Misjuns and his ilk are as corrupt as they come
Get em, JJ
"State Attorney General Jay Jones on Monday launched a review of the Lynchburg Republican City Committee’s recent nomination process for three open city council seats, saying it “may have violated state law.”"
Attorney general opens review of Republican nomination process for Lynchburg City Council candidates
The party-run nomination was the first of its kind under a new state law that favors, but doesn’t explicitly require, state-run primaries.
cardinalnews.org
June 10, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Probably illegal.
Misjuns and his ilk are as corrupt as they come
Get em, JJ
Misjuns and his ilk are as corrupt as they come
Get em, JJ
Of course, no one knows what qualifies as obscene or not — a jury has to to determine it. But they can still arrest you, especially if to them it means "not family friendly."
Nothing says "free speech" like having police monitor each concert and comedy act for something the state finds offensive.
Nothing says "free speech" like having police monitor each concert and comedy act for something the state finds offensive.
September 26, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Of course, no one knows what qualifies as obscene or not — a jury has to to determine it. But they can still arrest you, especially if to them it means "not family friendly."
Nothing says "free speech" like having police monitor each concert and comedy act for something the state finds offensive.
Nothing says "free speech" like having police monitor each concert and comedy act for something the state finds offensive.
Fascinating Renaissance music, beautifully played, but by far the most interesting piece I found the new composition by Raivis Misjuns, written for The Royal Wind Music. Really thrilling stuff!
March 25, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Fascinating Renaissance music, beautifully played, but by far the most interesting piece I found the new composition by Raivis Misjuns, written for The Royal Wind Music. Really thrilling stuff!
Niin kuuluu. 🪈👍
🎧 Uudet levyt:
▶️ areena.yle.fi/podcastit/1-...
"The recorder also belongs to the 21st century" - agreed. Thank you Markus Virtanen and Yle for including Herder's Herd as part of the selection of today's "New Records", and playing Herder's Herd by Raivis Misjuns. 💿📀
🎧 Uudet levyt:
▶️ areena.yle.fi/podcastit/1-...
"The recorder also belongs to the 21st century" - agreed. Thank you Markus Virtanen and Yle for including Herder's Herd as part of the selection of today's "New Records", and playing Herder's Herd by Raivis Misjuns. 💿📀
Nokkahuilu kuuluu myös 2000-luvulle | Uudet levyt
Misjuns: Herder's herd (Juho Myllylä, alttonokkahuilu).
Madetoja: Pianotrio e-molli (Leena Jaakkola, viulu, Samuli Peltonen, sello, ja Juho Pohjonen, piano).
Erb: Osia kokoelmasta Zwanzig Orgelstück...
areena.yle.fi
March 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Niin kuuluu. 🪈👍
🎧 Uudet levyt:
▶️ areena.yle.fi/podcastit/1-...
"The recorder also belongs to the 21st century" - agreed. Thank you Markus Virtanen and Yle for including Herder's Herd as part of the selection of today's "New Records", and playing Herder's Herd by Raivis Misjuns. 💿📀
🎧 Uudet levyt:
▶️ areena.yle.fi/podcastit/1-...
"The recorder also belongs to the 21st century" - agreed. Thank you Markus Virtanen and Yle for including Herder's Herd as part of the selection of today's "New Records", and playing Herder's Herd by Raivis Misjuns. 💿📀
www.thevanswietens.com/events repost · · · · · ·
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Excited to present our most ambitious project so far: Haydn's masterpiece meets new music from 7 different European composers:
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Jakob Gruchmann
Augustin Braud
Simone Fontanelli
Sara Cubarsi
Christoph Baumgarten
Raivis Misjuns
Marius Malanetchi
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Excited to present our most ambitious project so far: Haydn's masterpiece meets new music from 7 different European composers:
·
Jakob Gruchmann
Augustin Braud
Simone Fontanelli
Sara Cubarsi
Christoph Baumgarten
Raivis Misjuns
Marius Malanetchi
April 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
www.thevanswietens.com/events repost · · · · · ·
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Excited to present our most ambitious project so far: Haydn's masterpiece meets new music from 7 different European composers:
·
Jakob Gruchmann
Augustin Braud
Simone Fontanelli
Sara Cubarsi
Christoph Baumgarten
Raivis Misjuns
Marius Malanetchi
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Excited to present our most ambitious project so far: Haydn's masterpiece meets new music from 7 different European composers:
·
Jakob Gruchmann
Augustin Braud
Simone Fontanelli
Sara Cubarsi
Christoph Baumgarten
Raivis Misjuns
Marius Malanetchi
Looking forward to playing a solo program at Pakhûs SOLO, Stiens this Friday 30 January at 20:15! 🪈
🎼 by Oene van Geel, Hildur Elísa Jónsdóttir, Apollonio Maiello (premiere), İlhan Gazioğlu, Raivis Misjuns and Ernst Spyckerelle.
ℹ️ & 🎫 pakhussolo.nl
#recorder #concert #pakhussolo
🎼 by Oene van Geel, Hildur Elísa Jónsdóttir, Apollonio Maiello (premiere), İlhan Gazioğlu, Raivis Misjuns and Ernst Spyckerelle.
ℹ️ & 🎫 pakhussolo.nl
#recorder #concert #pakhussolo
January 25, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Looking forward to playing a solo program at Pakhûs SOLO, Stiens this Friday 30 January at 20:15! 🪈
🎼 by Oene van Geel, Hildur Elísa Jónsdóttir, Apollonio Maiello (premiere), İlhan Gazioğlu, Raivis Misjuns and Ernst Spyckerelle.
ℹ️ & 🎫 pakhussolo.nl
#recorder #concert #pakhussolo
🎼 by Oene van Geel, Hildur Elísa Jónsdóttir, Apollonio Maiello (premiere), İlhan Gazioğlu, Raivis Misjuns and Ernst Spyckerelle.
ℹ️ & 🎫 pakhussolo.nl
#recorder #concert #pakhussolo
💿 Herder's Herd - a new solo album out on 28 February 2025 on 7 Mountain Records. 🗻
🎼 Music by A. Crespo Barba, Hildur Elísa Jónsdóttir, Raivis Misjuns, Ernst Spyckerelle, Andrea Guterres & Arjan Linker.
🎵Hildur Elísa Jónsdóttir
🎥 Hilde Verweij
🎙 Frerik de Jong
youtu.be/wTwhqBWgXxw
🎼 Music by A. Crespo Barba, Hildur Elísa Jónsdóttir, Raivis Misjuns, Ernst Spyckerelle, Andrea Guterres & Arjan Linker.
🎵Hildur Elísa Jónsdóttir
🎥 Hilde Verweij
🎙 Frerik de Jong
youtu.be/wTwhqBWgXxw
Herder's Herd - album trailer | Juho Myllylä
YouTube video by Juho Myllylä
youtu.be
February 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
💿 Herder's Herd - a new solo album out on 28 February 2025 on 7 Mountain Records. 🗻
🎼 Music by A. Crespo Barba, Hildur Elísa Jónsdóttir, Raivis Misjuns, Ernst Spyckerelle, Andrea Guterres & Arjan Linker.
🎵Hildur Elísa Jónsdóttir
🎥 Hilde Verweij
🎙 Frerik de Jong
youtu.be/wTwhqBWgXxw
🎼 Music by A. Crespo Barba, Hildur Elísa Jónsdóttir, Raivis Misjuns, Ernst Spyckerelle, Andrea Guterres & Arjan Linker.
🎵Hildur Elísa Jónsdóttir
🎥 Hilde Verweij
🎙 Frerik de Jong
youtu.be/wTwhqBWgXxw
Headlines from across the state: Appeals court judge focuses on Misjuns’ ‘unbelievably odious’ social media post; more …
Headlines from across the state: Appeals court judge focuses on Misjuns’ ‘unbelievably odious’ social media post; more …
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From elsewhere: Major cleanup effort coming to the New River. Ballad Health CEO discusses recent security measures. 6% meals tax proposed for certain Tazewell County restaurants.
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April 2, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Headlines from across the state: Appeals court judge focuses on Misjuns’ ‘unbelievably odious’ social media post; more …
One week into the new year/new city council and it's still the same song. Republicans infighting, arguing, dysfunction and we pay the price.
As it stands:
Finance Committee:
Taylor, Misjuns (chair), Diemer
(Faraldi refuses assignment)
Physical Development :
Taylor, Timmer (chair), Reed, Wilder
As it stands:
Finance Committee:
Taylor, Misjuns (chair), Diemer
(Faraldi refuses assignment)
Physical Development :
Taylor, Timmer (chair), Reed, Wilder
January 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
One week into the new year/new city council and it's still the same song. Republicans infighting, arguing, dysfunction and we pay the price.
As it stands:
Finance Committee:
Taylor, Misjuns (chair), Diemer
(Faraldi refuses assignment)
Physical Development :
Taylor, Timmer (chair), Reed, Wilder
As it stands:
Finance Committee:
Taylor, Misjuns (chair), Diemer
(Faraldi refuses assignment)
Physical Development :
Taylor, Timmer (chair), Reed, Wilder
Marty Misjuns is a total creep. He got fired from his Lynchburg city firefighter job after he posted a trans hate cartoon. He sued the city and is still embroiled in that court case. Everyone considers him to be a total clown and MAGA idiot.
Plenty of VA towns with historic houses. Lynchburg sucks
Plenty of VA towns with historic houses. Lynchburg sucks
October 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Marty Misjuns is a total creep. He got fired from his Lynchburg city firefighter job after he posted a trans hate cartoon. He sued the city and is still embroiled in that court case. Everyone considers him to be a total clown and MAGA idiot.
Plenty of VA towns with historic houses. Lynchburg sucks
Plenty of VA towns with historic houses. Lynchburg sucks
Abortion zoning amendment returns to Lynchburg’s agenda
Abortion zoning amendment returns to Lynchburg’s agenda
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Council member Marty Misjuns first proposed the zoning changes in mid-October. They’re now up for discussion at Wednesday's planning commission meeting, where residents can comment on them for the first time.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Abortion zoning amendment returns to Lynchburg’s agenda
Headlines from across the state: Child in Virginia contracts state’s third measles case this year; more …
Headlines from across the state: Child in Virginia contracts state’s third measles case this year; more …
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From elsewhere: Virginia agency financial reporting increasingly inaccurate. Appeals court upholds dismissal of Misjuns' lawsuit against Lynchburg. Inspector for MVP claims he was fired for reporting safety concerns.
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June 9, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Headlines from across the state: Child in Virginia contracts state’s third measles case this year; more …
Right now, choral music from #Riga: #Misjuns #Rediko #Dzenītis #Čudars and #Selickis www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/... #wch
Choral music from Riga: Misjuns, Rediko, Dzenītis, Čudars and Selickis - Schedule 14/8/2026 - www.worldconcerthall.com
International Sacred Music Festival. Raivis Misjuns, double bass, and the State Academic Choir 'Latvija' conducted by Māris Sirmais perform:
Raivis MISJUNS: 'Mēness svīta & SAULE', diptych for choir a...
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August 14, 2026 at 4:01 PM
In 25 minutes, choral music from #Riga: #Misjuns #Rediko #Dzenītis #Čudars and #Selickis www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/... #wch
Choral music from Riga: Misjuns, Rediko, Dzenītis, Čudars and Selickis - Schedule 14/8/2026 - www.worldconcerthall.com
International Sacred Music Festival. Raivis Misjuns, double bass, and the State Academic Choir 'Latvija' conducted by Māris Sirmais perform: Raivis MISJUNS: 'Mēness svīta & SAULE', diptych for choir…
www.worldconcerthall.com
August 14, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Today, choral music from #Riga: #Misjuns #Rediko #Dzenītis #Čudars and #Selickis www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/... #wch
Choral music from Riga: Misjuns, Rediko, Dzenītis, Čudars and Selickis - Schedule 14/8/2026 - www.worldconcerthall.com
International Sacred Music Festival. Raivis Misjuns, double bass, and the State Academic Choir 'Latvija' conducted by Māris Sirmais perform: Raivis MISJUNS: 'Mēness svīta & SAULE', diptych for choir…
www.worldconcerthall.com
August 14, 2026 at 3:45 AM
That Misjuns guy is a total nut.
May 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
That Misjuns guy is a total nut.
Right now, the Royal Wind Music plays #Sandrin #Lassus #Cara #Desprez #Misjuns and more in Amsterdam www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/... #wch
The Royal Wind Music plays Sandrin, Lassus, Cara, Desprez, Misjuns and more in Amsterdam - Schedule 24/3/2026 - www.worldconcerthall.com
The Royal Wind Music plays:
Intrada: Anonymous - Basse dance no. 9, 'La brosse' (from: Pierre Attaingnant, Gaillards, pavans, branles & basse dances, Paris 1530).
Nostalgia: Doulce Memoire. Pierre SAN...
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March 24, 2026 at 7:01 PM