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A post about Freddy Carter in the 2016 play CIRCA, with some info about the play in here too.
If you repost pics from this elsewhere please remember to:
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b) mention me as having found them (I'm purpleyindom on insta if anyone reposts there) since it took a fair bit of time/effort to research this play.
Photo sources: tratcliffe15, 2 -__circa & 3 - the VAULTS performance crowdfunder page and others sources mentioned later
The play was written by Tom Ratcliffe who is friends with Freddy - he was at Oxford Drama School with Freddy, as well as starring in "The Wars of the Roses" (Rose Theatre) with him in 2015.
CIRCA was first performed as a sell-out research & development showing at the Old Red Lion Theatre, Islington in November 2015. After that a crowdfunding campaign was started to raise money for putting on the world premiere of the play in Amsterdam.
10 minutes of CIRCA were also performed as part of Wildcard Theatre's Christmas fundraiser December 1st 2015, with Freddy playing The First Love and Tom Ratcliffe playing The Young Man, and Jamie Jackson directing. Photographer: Ali Wright
Rehearsals for Amsterdam, with director Eleanor Clare Taylor in the 1st pic. Freddy plays The First Love.
Photo source: __circa
The Amsterdam performance happened 8th January 2016 as part of Festival Contact at the Theater de Meervaart. Some behind the scene shots + some more from the performance itself (EDIT: the lefthand side sofa pic I'd included is actually from the 2015 London performance instead - the righthand side one is the Amsterdam set).
Photo sources: - tratcliffe15, - JennieWestbrook, Rikki Beadle-Blair
Following Amsterdam, another crowdfunding campaign was started to raise money for the plays UK première as part of 2016 Pride in London. Here's pics for the readthrough, rehearsals & preview show. Freddy plays The First Love and The Younger Man.
Photo source: __circa
The play ran June 21st-25th, directed by Joe Allan, performed at The VAULTS, Waterloo. As mentioned by a londontheatre1, the actors changed into dark clothes to double up as stagehands like in pic 5. As far as I can tell there's no public recordings of the play, just a very brief insta reel of applause for one of the shows.
Photo sources: - tratcliffe15 , eskijoe + poster design & some pics by Eitan Bernat
CIRCA had another run in March 2019 - for 4 weeks this time - again at The Old Red Lion Theatre, with a smaller cast of 5: Antony Gabriel, Daniel Abelson, Jenna Fincken, Joseph Rowe, and Thomas Flynn. Maybe CIRCA will return sometime potentially but it seems unlikely it would be with Freddy again. I very much wish I could see it tbh but I'll probably have to satisfy myself buying the script sometime.
Photographer Lidia Crisafulli
For anyone curious about the play more generally, Tom Ratcliffe has interviews about the 2019 run linked on his website under 'Press' further down on his writer's CV page. There are reviews for the 2016 Vaults performance here. CIRCA is also published, and there were some quotes from the play released as part of promo tweets - they're behind the read more.
"That’s what everyone says isn't it? Gay men shag everything. Disease and all that. My mum, when I came out, the first thing she said to me was ‘don’t get AIDS'...But things are different now. They’ll be different for us."
"Have you ever played the Game of Life?"
"Most people get to be happy with just one person. I don't see why I should have it any different."
"You have this thing where you don't let it define you... I'm not going to apologise"
"Everybody loves a drag queen but nobody will ever love a drag queen"
"No one sleeps with one person forever. You can't be so naive."
"This must be a dream."
#freddy carter#circa#uk theatre#lgbtq+ characters#circa 2016#i wanted this to be better researched and referenced but ended up having to rush posting it so apologies for any mistakes#looks like the website went down between writing and posting this but I added the wayback link#the script book is now sold out so no reading it for me
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Shuffle your ‘on repeat’ playlist and post the first ten tracks, then tag ten people.
Thank you @igotsnothing for tagging me 😇 I must admit I have a very strange music taste (some might even say I don’t have any 🤪😅). Moreover, normally I shuffle the albums of a chosen artist and listen to this for quite a while. That’s why I’d better share with you my Top-10 artists with a bunch of my most beloved songs 😇 All the songs except the “Little bird” by Jonas brothers have a YouTube link for your comfort. “Little bird” must be on Apple Music and/or Spotify.
Ed Sheeran. This ginger guy doesn’t need any special introduction. I just wanna say that his music on shuffle-repeat was with me in the hardest periods of my life. Songs "on repeat”: End of Youth, Toughest, Tides, Photograph.
Rita Dakota/ Рита Дакота. Rita’s deep meaning songs bring me to tears quite often. Songs “on repeat”: Армагеддон, Мантра, Карандаш, Карма, bitch.
Zveri/ Звери. A Russian rock-band that I’ve been a huge fan since early teenagehood. Their style have significantly changed over time, but I still find something in their latest not-so-rocky ballads. Songs “on repeat”: Мечтаем, Солнце за нас, Дальше, Просто такая сильная любовь.
The Script. These Irish guys make me smile, dance and believe in the best. Songs “on repeat”: Freedom Child, Paint the Town Green, Hall of Fame.
Nick Jonas and Jonas Brothers. Jonas Brothers were my inspiration for writing the Harry Potter fan-fiction “Hold on”. I still listen to their old songs if I need a cheer-up. Nick’s songs are deeper but no less beloved by me. Songs “on repeat”: Who I am, This is heaven and Chains by Nick, Little bird and Take a breath by Jonas Brothers.
Elka/ Ёлка. An absolute masterpiece mix of dreamy music and unforgettable voice. Songs “on repeat”: Моревнутри, Домой, Пара.
Imagine Dragons. I call their music “dimensional”, meaning that the depth of the sound is mind-blowing. Songs “on repeat”: Real life, Amsterdam, Whatever it takes, Believer.
Nathan Goshen. I discovered Nathan while being a Middle East faculty student learning Hebrew. Nathan’s music is a perfect combination of modern tunes and oriental charm. Songs “on repeat”:
באתי לחלום, הכל פה יגמר, מה אם נתנשק
Ermal Meta. Appeared on my playlist when I was actively studying Italian and was following the San Remo festival. Songs “on repeat”: Vietato morire, Molto bene, molto male, Non mi avete fatto niente (feat Fabrizio Moro).
DiO Filmy/ ДиО Фильмы. The Ukrainian music band that unfortunately split up in around 2015 (if I remember it correctly). Vladimir Dantes and Vadym Oleynik continued their music careers solo, but I enjoy their band songs more. Actually both of the guys were prototypes for main characters in my fantasy novel about another planet (never finished the novel though). Songs “on repeat”: Стая, Можна випити, Мне уже 20 (for its drive and ‘cause we were having fun singing it in karaoke on my bachelorette party 😃).
I would love to learn about the playlists of @evendash, @sims4littlebird, @brokenagesims , @mlady-mimsy, @cubzikbuilds, @satureja13, @trofysisters, @maestro-simguru , @edyavtostopom and everyone in the mood. If you don’t feel like it or have already shared the list - no stress 😎
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COACHELLA: MARINA PERFORMS IN JIMMYPAUL
Marina Diamandis lit up the stage during Day 2 of the 2015 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival (Weekend 1) at the Empire Polo Club. Her unforgettable performance with Clean Bandit was matched only by her striking fashion choice.
Marina turned heads in a vibrant yellow ensemble from emerging Amsterdam-based label JimmyPaul‘s Fall/Winter 2015 collection titled "Go Glamping". The outfit featured a zip jacket with drawstrings and matching trousers adorned with buttons along the sides. This daring choice perfectly complemented the festival's atmosphere, and Marina's stage presence was nothing short of electrifying.
The yellow co-ord set not only showcased Marina's impeccable style but also demonstrated the power of fashion to elevate an artist's performance. Her Coachella moment was a fusion of music and fashion that left a lasting impression on all in attendance. Marina Diamandis proved once again that she is a true trendsetter in both music and style.
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Isabelle Wenzel
Isabelle Wenzel (b. 1982, Germany) studied to be a photographer/artist, but is also a trained acrobat. Usually, she sets her own body before the camera. Within the seconds that the self-timer allows her, she assumes an impossible position and continues to hold it until the camera has clicked.
The central focus of the photographs of Isabelle Wenzel is the body as a physical form, rather than people themselves. By making a photograph, she freezes a pose in time as it were, and in doing so draws attention to the sculptural qualities of the body. In order to achieve a certain image, the manoeuvres need to be carried out repeatedly. In this way, Wenzel does her own little experimental performance in front of the camera, which captures it for us in ‘frozen’ form as a photograph.
Artist statement:
I stretched forward. Felt sensations of heaviness. Was overwhelmed by choice. Got lost. Stumbled. Failed. Started again. I’m a space in the landscape. A geological formation. A botanical shape. An island of isolation. A thinking body. Look at me in slow motion. Look at me frozen in time.
Isabelle Wenzel
Curriculum Vitae
Born 1982 in Wuppertal, Deutschland
Lives and works in Wuppertal
Education
2008-2010 Gerrit Rietveld Academie, Amsterdam, (NL)
2005-2008 Fachhochschule, Bielefeld, (DE)
Residencies / Nominations / Grants
2021 Arbeitsstipendium Stiftung Kunstfonds Bonn, DE
2016 Individuelle Projektförderung, Kunststiftung NRW, DE
2013 Jahresstipendium, Mondriaan Stiftung, Niederlande, NL
2011 Startstipendium, Fonds voor Beeldende Kunsten, Vormgeving, Bouwkunst, Amsterdam NL
2011 European Photo Exhibition Award - Körber-Stiftung, Hamburg DE
2010 Virtual Zoom, Fotografie Stipendium, Virtual Museum Zuidas, Amsterdam NL
2007 Des Prix-Leica, Fachhochschule Bielefeld, DE
Collections
Albert Heijn Kunststichting, NL
ENECO Kunstcollectie, NL
SBK Kunstuitleen & Galerie, Amsterdam, NL
Kunstcollectie Ymere, Amsterdam, NL
FOAM/ Photographie Museum/ Amsterdam/ NL
VU MC Sammlung/ Amsterdam/ NL
Solo Exhibitions
2022 Automatia, Galerie Bart, Amsterdam, NL
2021 Isabelle Wenzel, Video installations, Expo Bart, Nijmegen NL
2020 Counting till 10 – Solo – Galerie Bart, Amsterdam, NL
2017 ‘Unernstes unterfangen’, Galerie Bart, Amsterdam, NL
2016 London Art Fair, Solo, Galerie Bart, London, UK
2015 Scotiabank CONTACT Fotografie Festival, Isabelle Wenzel, Metro Hall Toronto, CA
2013 Isabelle Wenzel, what the body knows, 44 Gallery, Brugge, BE
2013 10 Seconds, Isabelle Wenzel, Rene Hauser Gallery, Zürich, CH
2013 I'D Like To Double Your Entendre, Warte für Kunst, Kassel, DE
2012 Solo, Isabelle Wenzel, Ku Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan, CN
2010 Building Images, Kunst Kapel, Amsterdam, Virtueel Museum Zuidas, Amsterdam NL
Selected group exhibitions
2022 Numero Berlin – All Collection Vol. II Jonathan Vincent Baron and Isabelle Wenzel, Berlin DE
2022 Approche - Galerie Bart, Paris, FR
2022 Von draußen nach drinnen, Sparkasse Wuppertal, DE
2021 Unseen Amsterdam Galerie Bart, NL
2021 B/U/ILD, Neuer Kunstverein Wuppertal, De
2020 Out and about, public exhibition during Covid19, Wuppertal, DE
2019 Emergent, Platform for contemporary art, Veurne, BE
2019 Pick Me – We Like Art at Collectie DE.GROEN, Arnhem, NL
2019 – Naak Of Bloot, Museum Jan Cunen, Oos, NL
2018 – Loch – Galerie – Let’s Pretent You Don’t Know Me, Anne Huijnen, Michel und Isabelle Wenzel, Wuppertal, DE
2018 – A Balancing Act – Kunsthal Amersfoort, NL
2018 – Paradise – performance at Schauspielhaus Wuppertal, DE
Selected Works
Automatia
Book
Interviews with Isabelle
https://www.lampoonmagazine.com/article/2022/03/31/isabelle-wenzel/
Youtube Section
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#research#art research#photography#art photography#art photographer#artist research#female gaze#woman photographer#artist from girl on girl book#articles#women artists#youtube#Isabelle Wenzel#Youtube
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Teresa Murak
From the text, Teresa Murak by Appel Amsterdam...
Teresa Murak is one of the principal pioneers of Performance, Land and Feminist Art in Poland. With her landscape pieces, Murak utilizes natural materials, especially cress, to create in her terms "organic architecture”.
The concept and gesture of "sowing” – a spiritual and cosmic interpretation of the cultivation of seeds – defines Murak’s body of work and helped her in developing her own style of performative art that engaged with ritual processes. Her work anticipated Murak’s nearly fifty-year concern with the phenomenon of life and the process of growth. The artist emphatically acknowledged a religious dimension to some of her works, pointing at the sacredness of life, but avoided to draw direct analogies between different traditions and rites, such as combining the East with the West, or Polish Catholicism with Taoism.
Murak seems to have striven to express universal truths, beyond national, religious or stylistic divisions, to find the universal in particular manifestations.
Teresa Murak, Cress Smock, photograph of performance, 17 cm x 17 cm, Rzeźba dla Ziemi teresa Murak 1974
Teresa Murak, Sculptures for Earth, making the work, photography- black and white print on paper, 17 cm x 17 cm, Rzeźba dla Ziemi teresa Murak 1974
booklet, teresa murak, 1974-1978, artist words and works
Ecological themes play a significant role in her works – nature, connection between man and nature, plants and relation of man with them. She works with landscape using natural materials: sprouting grains that create their own organic architecture, growing leaven dough, clay, river sludge.
Her most important works: “Procession” (Warsaw, 2974), “For Earth” (Ubbeboda, Sweden 1974), “Sowing – lady’s smock coat”, “River sludge – material of being”. Her individual exhibitions were presented, among others, at the Polish Institute in Düsseldorf, the Centre for Contemporary Art Ujazdowski Castle, Bureau of Encouragement of Arts in Bielsko-Biała, Zachęta. In 2005 she was awarded Katarzyna Kobro award.
Teresa Murak, Starting with a Leaven- performance piece, Land Art Festival 2015, photography
Teresa Murak, Sculptures for Earth, photography- black and white print on paper, 17 cm x 17 cm, Rzeźba dla Ziemi
Teresa Murak, in preparation for it started with a Leaven, 1974, photography- black and white print on paper, 17 cm x 17 cm
While land artist Teresa Murak engages with the larger plain of the landscape, my practice focuses more on what comes away from the landscape in gleaning. Working out in forests, plains, large lots of gravelled land and grassy fields, Murak's practice walks deeper into wild nature than mine. Looking at the ritualisation, construction and manipulation of nature, Murak moves with hands in muddy soils. Nature covers the body or the hands in her works, specifically in works with her own cultivated cress fabrics. She engages with river sludge, leaven dough and forest soil as a way to connect with old knowledge.
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Experimentik #74 / 15. May 2024 / Sabine Vogel / Pip
15. May 2024 / 20:30- (doors 20:00) *no entry during sets
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solo: Sabine Vogel - amplified flutes and objects
duo: Pip
Torstein Lavik Larsen - trumpet, electronics
Fredrik Rasten - guitars
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Sabine Vogel bewegt sie sich im Feld der Improvisation und zeitgenössischen Musik. Als Flötistin beschäftigt sich intensiv mit modernen Spieltechniken, Klang und Improvisation und arbeitet häufig in Kombination mit Field Recordings und Aufnahmen, die sie in der Natur macht. Dabei bewegt sie sich an einer Schnittstelle von audiovisuellen Installations- und Konzertformaten und kreiert häufig auch ortsbezogene Arbeiten, die sich mit Klang, Ort, Zeit, Moment und Erinnerung auseinandersetzen.
Sie hatte Solo Konzerte und Auftritte innerhalb Europas, Australiens, Amerikas und spielte auf Festivals, wie ISEA RUHR, Ultima Festival (NOR), Ultraschall Festival, Jazzfest Berlin, Mona Foma, NOWnow (AUS), High Zero (US), Internationale Ferienkurse Darmstadt etc
Sie ist Mitglied des Splitter Orchester in Berlin, ihre momentanen Projekte sind: Recorded Landscapes, Land Stages mit Emilio Gordoa, das Duo wassermannvogel mit der Sängerin und Stimmkünstlerin Ute Wassermann, das audiovisuelle Duo Ornis mit Kathy Hinde einiges mehr.
Zusammenarbeit außerdem u.a. mit mit Anthony Braxton, Arto Lindsay, George Lewis,Tony Buck, Andrea Neumann, Biliana Voutchkova, Magda Mayas, Marta Zapparoli, Emilio Gordoa. Stipendien und Förderungen: u.a. Villa Aurora (L.A.), STEIM (Amsterdam), EMS (Stockholm), BCSC (AUS), INITIAL (AdK), MWFK Brandenburg, Künstlerhaus Lukas, AiR NÖ, Musikfonds. Veröffentlichungen auf den Lables: creative sources, Another Timbre, Absinth , infrequency, Mikroton, schraum
Lehraufträge an der Universität Potsdam und der HMT Rostock.
Ihr Artikel ‚Tuning-in’ über ihre Arbeit in und in Bezug auf die Natur, erschien 2015 in dem Magazin ,Contemporary Music Review’.
Webseite: www.sabvog.de
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user5523081
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sabine-vogel
Bandcamp: https://sabinevogel.bandcamp.com/
photo © Cristina Marx/Photomusix
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Pip weaves long lasting sonic landscapes. Justly intonated harmonies, airy noises and slow melodies construct an organic music where the listener can both surrender to the music and actively explore the multilayered sonic facets. The duo has existed since 2006 and since then they have developed a characteristic sound in a music encompassing improvisation and collective composition. Their 2019 release ‘Possible Worlds’ is a one hour long piece utilizing an extended instrumentarium of justly tuned guitars, trumpet and synthesizers, and it documents their pinnacle work as a duo so far.
pipband.com
pipband.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT84eax6AxY
photo © Torstein Lavik Larsen
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Experimentik 2024 is supported by inm - initiative neue musik berlin / field notes
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Exhibition List
Folly’s in Frankendael (2015) Huize Frankendael. Group show. In collaboration with Gerrit Blaauw, Bart van Deelen and Lucas Atteveld.
Objecten zijn ook Dingen (2016) Moira Utrecht. Group Show.
Rietveld Uncut (2017) Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. Group show, as part of the Fine Arts ‘Catterpillar’.
FA First Year Exhibition (2017) Gerrit Rietveld Academie. Group show.
Spielraum (2017) Radion Amsterdam. Single work shown.
Titanic (2018) Gerrit Rietveld Academie. Group show.
Spielraum (2018) Radion Amsterdam. Single work shown, incollaboration with Loui Meeuwissen.
Crunchy Times (2019) M4 Gastatelier. Group show as a result of a one week artist in residence program.
GRA Graduation Show (2019) Gerrit Rietveld Academie. Group show.
Spielraum (2020) Radion Amsterdam. Solo exhibition.
Utopia (2021) NDSM Fuse. Group show, as part of the Supernaturecollective.
Toekomstritme (2022) Spoonk Art Cantina in Leeuwarden. Groupshow, as part of the Supernature collective. This exhibition was partof the Arcadia Festival
De Reünie (2022) Radion Amsterdam. Single work shown.De Hoopening (2023) Broedplaats De Hoop. Many works shown in open studio exhibition.
Queer Gaze Takeover (2023) Willet Holthuysen Museum. Large group exhibition, several smaller works shown.
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Sarah Boris
Subverting the Rainbow
Sarah Boris is an artist and designer based in London. With recent public art commissions which saw her create heart shaped benches which you can see here to her pop vibrant artworks which you can see here, she is keen to create more artworks in the public space and is open to commissions and artist residencies.
After working for over ten years for world renown arts and publishing institutions such as Phaidon, ICA, the Barbican, she set up her art and design studio in 2015, with a focus on public art commissions and creating new artworks in the form of screenprinted editions, sculpture, paintings, letterpress, books and more. Alongside this she has also been creating visual identities, editorial design and exhibition graphics. Notable projects include her Fragile UK flag artworks, her self published book 'Global Warming Anyone?' as well as the redesign of the Institute of Contemporary Arts' (London) identity and the bestselling monograph 'JR: Can Art Change the World?' published by Phaidon.
She is a regular speaker at festivals around the world and in universities and was a guest lecturer at LCC, University of the Arts London, London Metropolitan University and University Hertfordshire. She was judge president for D&AD Professional Awards and has been a judge for D&AD New Blood, Design Week Awards, Latin American Design Awards to name a few.
She published several books such as 'Le Théâtre Graphique' her first wordless artist book now part of several museum collections.
Her works are part of the collections of the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam; MAK Vienna, the New York Book Art Center Fine Art Collection, FRAC Normandie-Rouen (regional contemporary art collections), l'artothèque of Le Bel Ordinaire, and was exhibited at the Design Museum in London and at Une Saison Graphique, Le Havre, France.
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Ain’t Misbehaving’, recorded by Fats Waller (Song; 1938)
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Crazy Day
Eagle Scout Day
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Good Roads Day
Gospel Day (Micronesia)
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Oss - Woensdag 30 augustus vindt voor de de 24e keer de culturele manifestatie het Vierde Beeld plaats in het Barbara park, naast de Groene Engel in de gemeente Oss. Voor dit jaar is gekozen voor het thema ‘Oss got talent’ en we hebben een aantal bekende en minder bekende namen die hun wortels in Oss hebben, weten vast te leggen. Talent dat zijn vleugels heeft uitgeslagen en furore maakt op de Nederlandse podia, maar voor het Vierde Beeld graag terug naar Oss komt.
Van gypsy jazz door Alessio Rooders en Roy van der Lee tot doorleefde country van Garden in Gloom, van hiphop door Donker Oss en het unieke talent van singer/songwriter Robin Borneman, dat alles gepresenteerd door Lotte Velvet en omlijst door dans van Daily Dance.
Garden in Gloom
Twee vrouwen en een gemeenschappelijke liefde voor liedjes die schitteren in hun soberheid: zo simpel is de kern van Garden in Gloom. Het duo bestaande uit Imke Loeffen en Mariska Petrovic eert helden en heldinnen uit de country, folk en bluegrass en voegt hier eigen verhalende songs aan toe. Gespeeld met banjo, gitaar en mandoline en met veel gevoel voor harmonie vervlechten hun stemmen en snaarinstrumenten met elkaar in ongecompliceerde, akoestische liedjes over het leven: bitterzoet, maar o zo mooi. Imke is geboren in Oss en haar opa Louis Jansen was er van 1963 tot 1980 burgermeester.
Alessio Rooders en Roy van der Lee
Alessio studeerde af aan het conservatorium als flamenco gitarist, maar gaat bij het Vierde Beeld een andere kant van zijn talent laten zien. Samen met vriend en collega gitarist Roy van der Lee speelt hij hotclub jazz, swing uit de jaren 20/30/40, later ook gypsy jazz genoemd. De muziek van Django Reinhardt en het welbekende Rosenberg trio is hij tijdens de pandemie intensief gaan beoefenen. Alessio zal samen met Osse gitaar held Roy van de Lee (die ooit nog met Jimmy Rosenberg heeft opgetreden) een aantal standards uitvoeren. Bij een van de standards, een oud accordeon stuk gearrangeerd voor 2 gitaren, zal Osse wereld muziek danseres Senta Schuijers een dans uitvoeren.
Lotte Velvet
De presentatie is in de kundige handen van de in Oss geboren en getogen, maar inmiddels in Rotterdam woonachtige cabaretière Lotte Velvet. Ze schrijft gedichten en theaterteksten en speelde in verschillende bands viool, gitaar en toetsen. Haar helden zijn onder andere PJ Harvey, David Lynch en Andy Warhol.
Ze maakte onderdeel uit van het cabaretcollectief CabaRot en studeerde in maart 2019 af bij Studio Selma Susanna in Amsterdam. Ze treedt op als sneldichter en schrijft actuele liedjes voor het programma Andermans Veren. In 2020 won zij de jury- en publieksprijs van het Amsterdams Kleinkunst Festival. In oktober 2022 ging zij in première met haar debuutvoorstelling ‘Ondergrond’ en was al een paar maal te zien in de Lievekamp.
Donker Oss
Rapcollectief Donker Oss schept een beeld van hun woonplaats en loopt niet weg van het grauwe imago, maar omarmt dit juist en vergroot het misschien zelf wel uit. Zij brachten in 2020 hun tweede album uit en lijken enigszins uit het beeld verdwenen, een van hen woont inmiddels in België, maar we zijn blij dat ze voor het Vierde Beeld uit het duister willen komen.
Robin Borneman
Tja, wat kunnen we nog zeggen over dit unieke talent dat nog niet geschreven is. In de afgelopen jaren heeft Robin Borneman met zijn verhalende muziek een enthousiaste en trouwe schare fans om zich heen verzameld.
Met het in 2019 uitgebrachte ‘Folklore III: The Cradle Tree’ voltooit Robin zijn ‘Folklore’ drieluik, waarvan deel I en II in respectievelijk 2015 en 2017 verschenen.
Folklore project
‘Folklore’ is een ambitieus folk-/roots-project en vertelt het verhaal van een reiziger zonder naam die op zoek is naar zijn identiteit. Hoewel muzikaal duidelijk één geheel, hebben de drie delen ieder een eigen karakter. Deel I is vooral avontuurlijk en experimenteel, deel II bovenal duister en zwaar en deel III is liefdevoller en universeler. De trilogie
is met zijn eigen band én met behulp van bevriende muzikanten uit de band Navarone, opgenomen in de studio van Wouter Budé.
Voorafgaand aan de Folklore trilogie brengt Robin in eigen beheer maar liefst zes albums uit. Landelijke aandacht krijgt hij met het zesde album 'Home' (2012). Daarvan wordt bij een groot aantal winkels in het land evenveel of zelfs meer exemplaren verkocht dan veel gerenommeerde bands: een nieuwe folk/roots ster was geboren.
Robin treed 2 maanden per jaar op voor miljoen fans
In 2013 wordt Robin, via een Tom Waits cover, opgemerkt door het Amerikaanse (hard)rock-orkest Trans Siberian Orchestra en ingelijfd als zanger van één van de grootste stadionacts van Amerika. Sindsdien speelt hij jaarlijks gedurende twee maanden - in november en december – zo’n 60 stadion shows op rij voor gemiddeld 20.000 bezoekers per concert. Daarmee komt hij aan grofweg een miljoen toeschouwers op jaarbasis, een statistiek die door geen enkele Nederlandse act wordt geëvenaard.
Folklore Trilogie
Na de voltooiing van de Folklore Trilogie begint Robin, nu het Folklore verhaal losgelaten kan worden, in alle rust te werken aan nieuwe muziek. In deze nieuwe periode is Robin ook op de Nederlandse TV te zien. Eerst in oktober 2020, in het RTL4 tv programma “I Can See Your Voice”. Zijn deelname daaraan is zo indrukwekkend dat Talpa Robin in 2021 uitnodigt mee te doen aan het succesvolle SBS 6 tv-programma ‘We Want More”.
Het programma bestaat uit meerdere rondes en Robin weet door een imponerende versie van Adele’s ‘Skyfall’, de hoofdprijs van €100.000 binnen te slepen.
Enige optreden van Robin Borneman dit jaar
Robin is momenteel bezig met het schrijven en opnemen van een nieuw album en heeft nog wat andere projecten op stapel staan en wil pas volgend jaar weer de planken opgaan, maar maakt voor het Vierde Beeld graag een uitzondering. Het enige optreden van Robin Borneman dit jaar is dus op 30 augustus in het Barbarapark in Oss.
Woensdagavond 30 augustus Barbarapark in Oss, aanvang 20.30 uur, toegang is gratis, maar je kan natuurlijk altijd een vrijwillige bijdrage doen in de collectezakken.
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“Doe het goede met je ervaringen en gebruik je talenten.”
Ik ben Ferry Souhoka, 2e generatie. Mijn vader Abraham Souhoka en mijn moeder Martina Latupeirissa. Zelf ben ik geboren in 1949 op Haria “aku anak kampong”. In 1951 ben ik samen met mijn ouders overgekomen naar Nederland. Van Rotterdam naar Amersfoort toen naar kamp Beugelen te Staphorst dan woonoord Rijckholt te Eijsden en als laatste kamp Vaassen. Lagere school begon voor mij in Maastricht. Eenmaal in Vaassen aangekomen ben ik nog naar lagere school in het kamp Vaassen geweest en later naar de School met de Bijbel in het dorp. Ik wilde na school de militaire dienst of marine in maar pa was hier geen voorstander van. Ik zat nog op school toen ze van de marine thuis langs kwamen om informatie te verstrekken en pa heeft ze bij de voordeur al weggestuurd. Na schooltijd kreeg ik te horen dat ze langs waren geweest: “tadi dong dari Marine datang Papa suda usir dong” Kenapa dan pa:”lebi baik mati di darat dan pada mati di laut”. Dat was dus voor mij duidelijk dat ik dat niet mocht doen. Ik had me voorgenomen om dan loodgieter te worden. Waarop pa op zijn beurt weer zei;”buat apa mau djadi lootgieter? Di Ambon sing ada verwarming2”. Pa was ervan overtuigd dat we terug zouden gaan. Ik wou naar de Mulo, maar uiteindelijk werd voor mij gekozen dat mijn toekomst in het metaal bewerker lag. Ik ben in de zomervakantie die erop volgde naar Alphen aan de Rijn vertrokken en heb daar een half jaar gewoond en o.a. in Leiden, Roelofarendsveen en Ter Aar gewerkt in verschillende conserven fabrieken. Na de LTS heb ik mij aangemeld bij Focker helaas voor mij was de eis dat ik woonachtig moest zijn in Amsterdam. Ik ben toen gaan werken bij Philips in Zwolle en later tot mijn pensioen was ik toezichthouder bij het Christelijk Lyceum tijdens de computerlessen. Ik heb mijn catechisatie in Alphen gedaan en bij terugkomst in Vaassen deed ik mijn belijdenis. Ik ben 4 jaar “medjelis geredja” geweest waarvan 2 jaar decaan en 2 jaar ouderling. Daarnaast heb ik veel van onze eerste generatie geleerd hoe je bijvoorbeeld bij een masuk minta, bruiloft, sidi, etc, je vertegenwoordigd als ceremoniemeester. En het hele proces begeleid. Alles werd in het Maleise taal gedaan, ik werd daarin meegenomen door oom Eti oom Demi. In eerste instantie deed ik het alleen bij familie of bekenden in de wijk later werd ik ook gevraagd in andere de wijken. Ik merk dat het tegenwoordig niet vaak meer op de oude traditie gedaan word. Er is gelukkig wel interesse en ik geef graag mijn kennis door aan de 2e jongere en/of volgende generatie door. Als facilitair vrijwilliger van onze wijkgebouw, ben ik altijd betrokken geweest bij het wijkgebeuren, wat begon als uitvoerder en later naar het beleidsmatig proces. Ik was nauw betrokken bij het organiseren van verschillende activiteiten o.a. de “Maniso Festival” een evenement dat 3 dagen duurde. Hobby’s waren toen volleyballen, de ene toernooi na de andere en ik was van partij, ik ben zelfs nog naar Engeland geweest om aan een toernooi mee te doen. Ik ben in half Europa geweest voor mijn andere passie het vissen en later vliegvissen. Dit deed ik samen met een aantal vrienden, totdat ik in 2015 ziek geworden ben en in een rolstoel belande waardoor ik mijn hobby en passie voor het vissen niet meer kon uitoefenen. Sinds vorig jaar heb ik ondanks mijn beperking het weer beetje opgepakt. Ik ben trots op mijn afkomst, trots op de opvoeding die ik gekregen heb als “anak maluku”en trots op onze “adat isti adat” die ik heb meegekregen en aan deze generatie wil ik meegeven, doe het goede met je ervaringen en aan de volgende generatie gebruik je talenten die hebt gekregen om de ander mee te verblijden en zorg ervoor dat we voortbestaan als Molukker.
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26 September 2015 | King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands leaves after festivities marking the final celebrations of 200 years Kingdom of The Netherlands in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (c) Michel Porro/Getty Images
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De Doelen aan de Schouwburgplein.
De Doelen is een concert- en congresgebouw in Rotterdam. Het is met ruim 450.000 concertbezoekers bij 600 concerten per jaar het tweede concertgebouw van Nederland ná het Koninklijk Concertgebouw te Amsterdam, maar voor TivoliVredenburg te Utrecht. Samen met de congres- en evenementenbezoekers loopt dit aantal op tot ruim 650.000 bezoekers per jaar. Het Rotterdams Philharmonisch Orkest (RPhO) is de belangrijkste huurder van de Doelen. Voorts worden er pop, jazz en klassieke muziek gespeeld en faciliteert het gebouw het International Film Festival Rotterdam met kassa- en informatieruimten en filmzalen.
Geschiedenis van de naam
De naam komen we voor het eerst tegen in de 17e eeuw, toen door een groep stadsmuzikanten regelmatig concerten werden gegeven in een gebouw genaamd ‘De Doele’ dat aan het Haagseveer stond, dicht bij de Delftsche Poort. Dit gebouw was een vervanging van de bestaande St. Joris Doele, dat sinds de middeleeuwen de sociëteit was geweest van het gilde van de voetboogschutters (een doelen). Voetboogschutters oefenden in het boogschieten op 'doelen'. Dit schuttersgilde kreeg in 1697 officieel vergunning om in hun gebouw concerten te organiseren.
De oude Doelen op de Coolsingel
In 1844 werd ter vervanging van De Doele aan het Haagseveer de Groote Doelezaal aan de Coolsingel geopend, maar deze moest een kleine eeuw later, in 1930, wegens bouwvalligheid worden gesloten. In 1934 werd de nieuwe, herbouwde Doelenzaal in gebruik genomen. Deze werd in mei 1940 bij het bombardement van Rotterdam verwoest.
Huidige gebouw
De eerste paal voor het huidige gebouw werd op 9 juli 1962 geslagen door Eduard Flipse (dirigent van het RPhO). Op 18 mei 1966 werd het nieuwe concert- en congresgebouw de Doelen geopend. Hiermee werd een traditionele naam in ere hersteld. De goede akoestiek van het nieuwe gebouw wordt geroemd. Tevens was het gebouw een bekroning van de wederopbouw in de eerste twee decennia na de oorlog. Daarom was de opening speciaal op de traditionele Opbouwdag 18 mei. Het ontwerp is van de Rotterdamse architecten H.M. en E.H.A. Kraaijvanger in samenwerking met Rein Fledderus. In 2009 zijn de Grote Zaal, de foyers en de ontvangstruimte gerenoveerd. Hierbij werden onder meer het klimaatsysteem en alle stoelen vervangen, maar de opvallendste vernieuwing was het grote zwevende "technisch plafond" met microfoons en andere apparatuur boven het podium.
Monument
De Doelen was een gemeentelijk monument en opgenomen in het Beschermingsprogramma Wederopbouw 1959-1965. Op 9 december 2015 werd het gebouw aangewezen als rijksmonument.
Foto en Informatie komt van wikipedia.
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If you are thinking of traveling to Amsterdam, the Netherlands, you are in the right place. Amsterdam is an international city with a rich history, a diverse population from 180 different backgrounds, and a diverse arts and culture. The people who live here, the people who work here, the people who study here and those who visit the city are the most important elements that make Amsterdam vibrant and versatile. Ask a non-local why they moved to Amsterdam; you usually have one of two answers: work or love.
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Then ask them to diversify their reasons even more. Their answer would be: Because it has one of the lowest living expenses... With its historic city centre, healthy work/life balance, competitive advantage and cultural diversity, this city has many reasons to brag.
Where is Amsterdam?
Let us share with you some of the things you need to know when traveling to Amsterdam. Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. This country borders Germany to the east, Belgium to the south, and the North Sea to the north and west. In other words, the Netherlands is located in North West Europe.
When to go to Amsterdam?
It is a well-known fact that northern Europe is wet, gray and a little cold eight months of the year. This region includes Amsterdam; but the winds keep the weather interesting and unpredictable. Our advice is to never separate a light raincoat from your bag.
The best month to visit the country is May; This month will probably be the driest month as well. It can also be preferred before or just after the high tourist season in summer (in April or between September and November). Autumn is especially one of the best seasons to visit Amsterdam and stroll along the canal.
Besides, Amsterdam is a city of festivals. As a matter of fact, it hosts more than 300 festivals a year. This means an event for almost every day of the year. You can make a travel plan for yourself by following these festivals.
Places To Visit in Amsterdam
Amsterdam has one of the largest historic city centers in Europe with approximately 7,000 registered historic buildings. We have compiled touristic places for you that you can easily reach by walking or cycling.
Van Gogh Museum
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is one of the most popular museums in the world, attracting visitors from all over the world. The museum houses the largest collection of Vincent van Gogh, with more than 200 paintings and 500 drawings. Opened in Museumplein in 1973, the Van Gogh Museum has been expanded and modernized over the years. In this way, it provides a truly state-of-the-art exhibition and visitor area.
It is located in buildings designed by Gerrit Rietveld and Kisho Kurokawa. The museum collection is the world's largest collection of paintings and drawings by Van Gogh.
In 2015, 1.9 million tourists visited the museum, making it the most visited museum in the Netherlands and the 31st most visited in the world.
For both domestic and foreign visitors, the Van Gogh Museum is a unique and inspiring experience. Along with the legacy of Vincent van Gogh's landscapes, portraits, life and particularly instantly recognizable works such as 'Sunflower', the museum provides opportunities to trace the artist's development and compare it with the work of other 19th-century artists.
In 1991, a total of twenty paintings were stolen, including The Potato Eaters, one of Van Gogh's early works. Although the thieves got out of the building, 35 minutes later the stolen paintings were retrieved from an abandoned car. In 2002, two paintings were stolen from the museum. Two Dutchmen were sentenced to four and a half years in prison to stand trial, but the paintings were not immediately found.
The museum has placed a reward of 100,000 Euros for the information leading to the recovery of the paintings. In this sense, the Van Gogh Museum is a very sensational museum. Must stop by to follow the artist's footsteps.
Heineken Experience
The Heineken Experience is one of Amsterdam's most authentic and famous attractions. While this old factory, located in the center, produced the brand's beer until 1988, the main production line was moved to a larger facility outside the city due to the excessive demand for the product. Heineken Museum, which is a must-visit for beer lovers in particular, offers many entertaining activities from the intricacies of brewing to beer tasting.
Since opening its doors in 2001, it now operates as a museum and tourist attraction, visited by millions of people from all over the world.
The Heineken Experience consists of an interactive guided tour of the factory, a Heineken tasting session, entertainment and general information about the company history.
There is something hidden in the recipe of the world's best beers, and Heineken can be included in this group. Today Heineken is a multinational corporation, one of the three largest brewers in the world. Heineken's rich and successful past is on display today in its former factory in Amsterdam.
The Heineken Brewery Tour delves into the company's history in a fun and interactive way. As you walk through the impressive old building, you can see the giant copper tanks that produce the original Heineken beer, and you can even draft your own beer at the Heineken Museum bar. The Heineken Brewery Tour is available in multiple languages, including English, French, Dutch, Russian, German, Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, and Spanish.
In a nutshell, it can be called an exciting high-tech multimedia experience.
Vondelpark
Vondelpark is the largest city park in Amsterdam and certainly the most famous park in the Netherlands. The park welcomes around 10 million visitors each year. Vondelpark is located south of Leidseplein and near the Rijksmuseum, the Stedelijk Museum and the Van Gogh Museum. It is loved by locals as well as tourists, and on sunny days it is a place where you can do many activities, from dog walks to jogging, skating, listening to music or lounging on the grass.
Free concerts are held in the open-air theater or in the park booth in the summer. Attractions inside the park are the statue of the poet Vondel, the cast-iron music dome, Groot Melkhuis with a playground for children, and the statue of the historic Pavilion with its restaurant Vertigo, which opens onto a popular terrace in summer.
In 1864, a number of prominent Amsterdam citizens formed a committee to establish a public park. They saved money to buy 8 hectares of land, and landscape architect Jan David Zocher was commissioned to design the park in the then fashionable English landscape style. Zocher worked with his son, Louis Paul Zocher, who was also a garden architect.
Having studied architecture in Paris and Rome, the Zochers used landscapes, pools and paths to create the illusion of natural space. Father and son also designed Keukenhof and other parks in the Netherlands.
The park was open to the public as a horseback riding and strolling park in 1865 as Nieuwe Park. The name Vondelpark was adopted in 1867 when a statue of a Dutch poet, Joost van den Vondel, was taken to the park. The committee raised money to enlarge the park, and by 1877 it had grown to 45 hectares. In 1873 L.P. Zocher has a small island in the park, iron flags where popular music concerts take place.
Dam Square
Just a five-minute walk down Damrak from Centraal Station, this square allows you to meet the locals. It was created in the 13th century when a dam was built around the Amstel River to prevent the city from sinking. During the 60s, Dam Square was famous for its hippies, and even today, it is possible to encounter some hippie groups in the square.
You can see many important structures of the city in the square. Amsterdam Royal Palace, Nieuwe Kerk, Madame Tussauds Museum are the most important of them. At the same time, there is a monument erected in the square in 1956 to commemorate those who lost their lives during World War II.
Since Dam Square is so popular, you may have to wait for a table in cafes and bars. Whatever the weather, there is always activity going on here. There may be a carnival in the spring or you may come across the colorful Ferris wheel set up in the square at certain times of the year. The square, which is animated by street artists in summer, is one of the must-see places in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Royal Palace
The Royal Palace of Amsterdam is one of three palaces under the auspices of the Dutch Parliament Act. The palace was built by Jacob van Camper in the 17th century as a town hall. Throughout its history, the building was first the Royal Palace of King Louis Bonaparte Napoleon and later the Royal Palace of the Netherlands.
It is located on Dam Square in the very center of Amsterdam. It was originally built as the town hall for magistrates in Amsterdam. Today, it is used for the reception of foreign heads of state, the king's New Year's reception and other official receptions during their visit to the Netherlands.
It is possible to see the effects of Roman period architecture in the architecture of the palace, which was started to be built in 1648. Architect Campen was inspired by Roman public buildings in the design of the palace. Although the building was originally used as a manu building as planned by the architect, it was converted into the Royal Palace of Amsterdam in 1808 by Louis Bonaparte.
Furniture, chandeliers and other objects in the palace were also from the period of Louis Bonaparte and were preserved as they are. The palace also hides special discoveries for those who want to witness history more closely.
The palace is open to the public most of the year. It can be visited all week except Mondays. Visitors are not allowed into the building on days when royal events will take place. Still, wandering around the palace and watching the guests enter the palace will offer another experience.
Amsterdam Canals
Amsterdam's history, like its physical structure, comes from water. The 165 canals in the city have been used for centuries for transportation, trade and exploring the city. In the meantime, let's mention that these canals, which form the heart of Amsterdam, were recognized as UNESCO World Heritage in 2010. Amsterdam canal cruise is one of the best ways to discover the city's attractions, as well as get to know the fascinating and historical face of the city.
Whether you're a first-time visitor to Amsterdam or a frequent traveler, you'll see every single building in Amsterdam looks more magical than a boat. You will understand at first sight the reasons why the canals, whose construction dates back to the 18th century, are included in the UNESCO heritage; The canals, which do not disturb the texture of the city with their simple architectural structures and add a romantic look to Amsterdam, are still actively used for transportation.
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Although Venice comes to mind first when it comes to bridges and canals, Amsterdam is well ahead of Venice with its 160 canals and 1300 bridges. As such, it goes without saying that the best way to visit this beautiful city is canal tours.
The magnificent boat tour on Amsterdam's canals takes about an hour. Apart from these one-hour excursions, there are different types of tours, such as guided, practical hop-on-hop-off service or romantic candlelight tours. Some of the region's top tour operators include Stromma, Blue Boat and Lovers.
Amsterdam Flower Market
Bloemenmarkt, the Amsterdam Flower Market, is one of the most fragrant and heartwarming spots in the city. It is known as the world's first floating flower market, located on Singel, one of the old canals in Amsterdam. The market, which is perched on boats that we can call a houseboat, is no longer the only flower market in the world, but it remains the only flower market built on water.
It's only a matter of time before you
find yourself amongst the dazzling scents of the famous Dutch tulips while visiting the flower market and mutter "I bought you yellow tulips / from the flower market...".
The market was established in 1862. Although it is the most touristic flower market in the world, it actually consists of 15-20 stalls, or rather boats. Of course, not only tulips are sold here, you can find many other plants. Besides plants, there are also shops where you can buy souvenirs.
In the past, sales were made directly to the public via boats in this market. But now a fixed floating structure is used and everything about flowers, including souvenirs, can be purchased from here. You wouldn't have made a real Amsterdam trip until you've come all the way to Amsterdam and smelled the tulips. That's why you should definitely visit the Bloemenmarkt Flower Market to breathe this atmosphere.
But now a fixed floating structure is used and everything about flowers, including souvenirs, can be purchased from here. You wouldn't have made a real Amsterdam trip until you've come all the way to Amsterdam and smelled the tulips. Therefore, you should definitely visit the Bloemenmarkt Flower Market to breathe this atmosphere.
Amsterdam Cheese Museum
You can't come to Amsterdam without eating cheese and going to cheese shops. Get ready to have an amazing cheese experience in Amsterdam. The Amsterdam Cheese Museum not only offers a free tasting experience, but also informs its visitors about the history of cheese making.
The museum is run by two young entrepreneurs, Henk and Edwin, who specialize in Dutch cheese. From the museum, which brings together the best known and unknown cheese flavors of the country, you can take any cheese you want to anywhere in the world in a vacuum. You should learn more about Dutch cheese, dress like a traditional Dutch farmer and enjoy slicing cheese.
Cheese making in Amsterdam is a tradition that has been going on for 600 years and has now become the symbol of the city. Dutch cheeses are among the best cheeses in the world. Therefore, you should visit this museum without thinking "cheese is the bottom..." You can taste traditional Dutch cheeses at the entrance of the museum.
The first floor is completely reserved for the country's most famous cheese, Gouda. On this floor, you can access all information about Gouda cheese. If it is not enough to look at the videos and photos prepared in detail about the history of cheese, its production and different tricks, it is possible to participate in a more comprehensive museum tour.
In this fun, informative and delicious museum, Instagram lovers are not forgotten either, and at the end of the museum tour, those who wish can wear traditional clothes like a Dutch cheese maker and have their photos taken.
Address: Prinsengracht 112, 1015 EA, Amsterdam, Netherlands
IJ-Hallen Flea Market
Defined as Europe's largest flea market, IJ-Hallen Flea Market operates in the densely populated area. Due to the size of the market, demand and supply are perfectly balanced. This makes it easy for visitors to find whatever they are looking for. Furniture or clothes are sold at a very cheap price at the IJ-Hallen Flea Market.
You won't understand how time flies while walking around such a huge market, inside there are 750 colorful and interesting stalls. Clothes, kitchen utensils, accessories, toys, electronic appliances... Whatever you can think of, everything you are looking for or not looking for is available at the IJ-Hallen Flea Market. Although mostly second-hand items are sold due to its nature, it is sometimes possible to find new products.
The market serves in an old shipyard during the winter months. Therefore, it can be visited all year round. There are also places that sell food and drink between the counters. Thus, you can continue your shopping without having to leave the market in the middle of shopping.
“What should we do by visiting the flea market in Amsterdam?” don't say.
Because if your visit dates coincide with the establishment dates of the market, we are sure you will enjoy wandering in Europe's largest flea market. As is the custom in every market, if you decide to buy something, be sure to bargain hard.
Address: T.T. Neveritaweg 15, 1033, WB Amsterdam-Noord
Transportation In Amsterdam
When you travel to Amsterdam, you should also know how to get there. If you are using public transport in Amsterdam, you can use the public transport chip card (OV-chipkaart) to travel on trams, buses and subways. The most convenient option for visitors is the disposable card (valid for 1 hour) or the day pass (valid for 1 to 7 days). A one-hour ticket can be purchased from the tram chief or bus drivers. Day cards cannot be obtained from the driver on the bus.
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Tickets are valid on the entire transport network from the date of purchase, allowing you to travel as many times as you choose within the selected time frame.
Amsterdam Cuisine
Your trip to Amsterdam continues, if you can't decide what to eat, then it's time to talk about what to eat in Amsterdam. Dutch cuisine is shaped by its location in the fertile North Sea river delta on the European Plain; For this reason, fishing and farming have an important place in the country's cuisine.
Traditionally, Dutch cuisine consists of simple vegetables and small amounts of meat. These dishes are quite plain and simple. Foods such as cheese and bread are usually consumed at breakfast and lunch. For dinner, any meat is preferred alongside potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
Under the influence of the food culture of its colonies (especially the Dutch East Indies), the country has become more cosmopolitan and international cuisines are represented in the country's major cities, especially in Amsterdam.
From mini pancakes to a variety of croquettes, Amsterdam offers unique culinary experiences to the hungry traveller. Don't go home without trying at least one of these traditional Dutch dishes. Crispy fried delicious meatballs called Bitterballen are served with mustard. Thick Dutch potatoes served in a paper cone. Just say 'patat speciaal' for extra peanut sauce, mayonnaise, onion and curry ketchup.
If you want to experience all these flavors, one of the best addresses will be Skek. Skek is a restaurant that combines traditional Dutch food with all the latest eating trends. It is located near Amsterdam's Red Light District. They also host live music nights, which adds to Skek's already stellar atmosphere. Run by students, Skek never disappoints; Meals also cost between 10-15 Euros on average. It also has a bar with a wide variety of beers.
If you want to go beyond the traditional cuisine and choose different cuisines, you can consider Taqueria Tacobar, which serves Mexican food. The restaurant is just a five minute walk from Leidseplein.
Shopping In Amsterdam
Wouldn't you like to beautify your Amsterdam trip with shopping? From department stores to exclusive boutiques; Amsterdam is one of the most diverse shopping destinations in the world, where you can find everything from antiques to contemporary Dutch designs. The city has many different shopping areas. Each has its own character. Enjoy the narrow streets between historic canals at Nine Streets, the luxury boutiques of Oud Zuid, and the vintage flavors around Waterlooplein.
Ajax souvenirs can be found in stores across the city and of course, Ajax World in Zuidoost. You can buy all kinds of products from themed calendars to glasses at the tourist shop just near Dam or Rokin. Also, do not forget that Dutch cheese is famous. For goat or sheep Gouda, be sure to go to Cheese & More in Leidsestraat. Old Amsterdam cheese, which is sold in all local cheese shops, is also among the cheeses you can buy.
Wooden shoes are also among the products you can choose to present to your loved ones. If the shoes are too big to carry, you can also choose symbolic key chains.
Amsterdam Nightlife
When the sun goes down, Amsterdam takes on a completely different atmosphere. The cobblestone streets are quiet and the bridges are subtly illuminated. The moon shines brightly on the water. But inside, the party has just begun. The city, which provides a variety of entertainment environments ranging from comedy clubs to stylish bars with energetic DJs, is best known for this feature. Indeed, Amsterdam offers a diverse nightlife with a little something for everyone.
One of the elements that attracts particular attention is the variety of live music the city offers. Visitors will surely find a place where they can listen to almost all genres of music, such as classical, jazz, blues, rock 'n roll, indie and many more.
Two of the most vibrant nightlife areas are Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein. Note that the trams stop around 00:30, but night buses and taxis are always available.
The Red Light District is world famous and is a short walk from many Amsterdam hotels. This part of the city is one of the few places in the world with its night activity. The area is surrounded by nightclubs and bars. It is one of the places you must see, even just to observe and people watch.
Sugarfactory; As a night theater that brings together nightlife, performance and art, it is one of the most popular addresses in the city. You should definitely spare a night for the place where exhibitions are held regularly.
Teasers Bar is located in Damrak. In this sense, it is one of the most touristic addresses. This is one of the reasons why it is more expensive than similar places. However, it is still one of the most entertaining places in the city.
Bananabar is a world famous hangout. It is described as the weirdest bar in Amsterdam. Special shows are available at the bar; but note that no cameras are allowed.
Theaters that open later in the night in Amsterdam are quite assertive about erotic shows. Casa Rosso is one of the most famous places in this sense. The shows last approximately one hour and the entrance fee includes a drink inside. When you travel to Amsterdam, do not leave without tasting the nightlife!
Amsterdam Festivals
Hosting 300 festivals every year, Amsterdam has festivals of all tastes and genres. Festivals held throughout the year attract international visitors.
On King's Day, the city turns into a giant orange mass. World-renowned DJs throw parties on huge open-air stages. Various shows are held in Vondelpark.
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Normally you can only see the front of the canal houses, but during Opentuinendagen you have the opportunity to walk past the entrance and see the green world behind it! You can purchase a ticket that gives you entry to all participating gardens. Moreover, and there is a special canal boat to take you from one location to another.
The Vondelpark Openluchttheater festival presents many different shows every day. As part of the festival, many events are organized for people of all ages, from cabaret to theatre, concerts and dance.
Amsterdam Pride is Amsterdam's world-famous gay festival, held on the first weekend of August. One of the biggest festivals in Amsterdam, the parties, performances, workshops and the Saturday afternoon boat parade on Prinsengracht are worth seeing.
Prinsengrachtconcert and Grachtenfestival are held every year on the third weekend of August. Free open-air classical music concerts are organized on a stage in the middle of the Prinsengracht as part of the festival.
Amsterdam Public Holidays
Nieuwjaarsdag New Year's Day, (1 January )
Goede Vrijdag (14 April )
Eerste & Tweede Paasdag ( 16/17 April )
King's Day of Koningsdag (April 27)
Independence Day, ( 5 May )*
Hemelvaartsdag Ascension Day ( 25 May )
Eerste & Tweede Pinksterdag (4/5 June)
Pratical Information For Amsterdam
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Fire Brigade: 112
Ambulance: 112
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