German writer and director Raimund Hoghe evokes the 1960s in his latest play to be performed at the intimate surroundings of the Kaaitheater Studio. ‘Another Dream’ forms a trilogy along with ‘Meinwärts’ (1994) and ‘Chambre séparée’ (1997) which were set in the 1930s and late-1940s respectively. Hoghe remembers the death of Marilyn Monroe, JFK’s assassination and the Beatles’ visit to the Maharashi. All accompanied by the songs of Joan Baez, The Mamas & the Papas and Mahalia Jackson, among others.
February 8, 2010
Dangerous Curves: Art of the Guitar
Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts, usually the domain of Picassos, Renoirs and Monets, will become temporary home to Gibsons and Fenders as it presents ‘Dangerous Curves: Art of the Guitar’. The exhibition focuses on the instrument as an object d’art in itself and features 130 unique guitars from museums and private collections around the world, including one once owned by Jimi Hendrix. Arriving in a purple haze is optional
February 4, 2010
The Department
Eight female visual artists examine femininity and its traditional role in an exhibition featuring work by Clara Ursitte, Claudine Hartzel, Sally Chapman and Anne-Marie Copestake.
February 3, 2010
Drumming Workshop for Beginners
Rid yourself of this year’s accumulated stresses by learning the ancient art of rhythmic drumming. Drum Africa’s musicians will teach you drumming techniques and basic rhythms on the djembe drums of West Africa. It is a chance to experience a form of music-making that cultures around the world have practised for thousands of years – to raise energies, put people on the same wavelength during community rituals and induce a state of mind that facilitates a spiritual experience.
February 2, 2010
Immervoll
Round the corner from his now classic Kleines Café, actor Hanno Pöschl has opened a cool Beisl, sporting the optimistic name of Immervoll – always full. This vaulted premises has been given the once-over by architect Hermann Czech, famed for his work on the Loos Bar, the Kleines and the MAK Café. As for the food, Pöschl rightly believes that Viennese classics such as roast pork, cabbage and dumplings can and do compare proudly with more fêted cuisines. The menu changes daily with a choice of seven starters and main courses, some of which have a more Italian bent, and are all extremely good value.
January 27, 2010
The Nutcracker
‘The Nutcracker’ ballet, based on Hoffmann’s ‘The Nutcracker and the Mouse King’, and hasn’t changed much since Tchaikovsky was commissioned to write the music over a century ago. When her godfather gives Clara the gift of a nutcracker at Christmas, she is flung into a dream world where she battles the evil Mouse King and wins. Her nutcracker changes into a prince and together they journey through the land of snow and the land of sweets.
January 27, 2010
Lets go cruising now, in Hawaii
From Big Island to Maui, to Oahu, to Kauai, there are a few things different and special about each local flavour. The easiest way to get a genuine taste of Hawaii, is to try the sample platter. Kauai is the littlest and farthest from the Massive Island, but don’t count it out apropos local culture. Nicknamed the Garden Island for its rich wildlife and attractive views, the island of Kauai is home to all sorts of different nature-based activities.
You can go kayaking, biking, tubing, whale watching, off road sightseeing, picnicking, snorkeling, on eco tours, dinner cruises, or see a bit of everything from an aeroplane tour. The finest that Hawaii’s nature ha to supply is on the beautiful island of Kauai, and it is sometimes used in Hollywood films for its representation of the natural fauna of Hawaii, from garden to beach to Waimea Ravine, which you can span on a day long tour while visiting the island.
You can make a stop at Pearl Bay for a little bit of historic learning, and then go across the island to take a look at the Polynesian Cultural Center and fin out more on the rich cultural history of the island’s locals. Learn how to parasail or surf off the coast or attend an evening luau. Some of the best beaches and golfing courses in the world are located on this island, and the peak of the Haleakala volcano is truly a sight to behold. Heading off to our final island, your cruise will pull up to Gigantic Island, which is also called Hawaii. No matter what you decide to do, there’s masses of natural beauty around and lots of out of doors activities to keep everybody engaged and entertained.
January 24, 2010
Unbreakable
Last year, Bruce Willis starred in ‘The Sixth Sense’, a supernatural thriller that was a huge hit with both critics and the general public. Now he and writer-director M. Night Shyamalan team up again for ‘Unbreakable’. While details of its plot have been kept under wraps, the buzz around this film has been dearfening. Willis plays David Dunne, the lone survivor of a train crash. Everyone around him is amazed that he doesn’t have a mark on him. But one man, Elijah Price (Samuel L. Jackson), holds the secret to Dunne’s apparent invulnerability.
