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During July in the Loire Valley
Revolutionary Sound and Light Show at Cléry-Saint-André - New Sound
and Light Show at Cléry-Saint-André; July 16-17, 23-24-25, 29-30 & 31,
2010. Show starts around 10:15 pm; seats available as of 9:45 pm. - The
storming of the Bastille and the French Revolution, which led to the
Declaration of the Rights of Man, was a tipping point in world history
and one of the most significant events to take place in Europe since the
fall of the Roman Empire. - This July,
the sound and light show at Cléry-Saint-André
will showcase the tumultuous, ground-breaking period, with a spotlight
on the women - the common folk and aristocrats - whose lives were to be
changed forever. Magnificent costumes, spectacular decors, and stunning
action! Loire Valley, France
During July & August in France
The Enchanted River': New show at the Château of Azay-le-Rideau -
Every evening in July and August, from 9 pm to midnight - For a change
of pace and of scene, head for the
Château d'Azay-le-Rideau, one of
the most beautiful and magical in the Loire Valley, for an enchanted
walk through the grounds of the château at night. Special lighting,
sound and musical effects will accompany you, among them projected
images of weird and wonderful creatures. In this fabulous kingdom of
animals you will meet up with some strange sights: a monumental
hippogramophone, a ballet of amphibians... This poetic
digitally-enhanced show is a treat for the eyes and includes references
to the five continents, making it ideal for visitors from abroad.
Note: a combined ticket is available for show and château visit, which
can be used separately. Loire Valley, France
Until August 8th in Rome
The Roman Opera Festival, Rome - The Roman Opera Festival has one
of the most outstanding settings – equal in history and atmosphere to
Verona’s arena -- in the Ancient Roman Baths of Caracalla. Operas this
year are Aida and Rigoletto and the ballet is Romeo and Juliet. www.operafest.com
Caracalla, Italy
Until August
19th in Finland
Travel by tram in 1919 style - In addition to sightseeing buses and
scenic cruises, visitors should also try a ride through the city on a
historic tram. The company Oy Stadin Ratikat Ab has teamed up with
Helsinki City Transport to offer this unique historical experience this
summer. The fully restored open-top tram dates back to 1919 and will run
on weekends from 15 May to 19 August. Rides last for around 15 minutes
and depart from the Market Square (tram stop 1) every half hour between
10am and 5pm. The tour takes in Kruununhaka, Kaisaniemi, the Central
Railway Station and Aleksanterinkatu. Finland
Until August 22nd near
Viareggio in western Tuscany, Italy
Festival Puccini, Torre del Lago - A beautiful new
3200-seat amphitheater is the venue for the 52nd Festival
Puccini in Torre del Lago, near Viareggio in western Tuscany.
The setting is close to Villa Mausoleo where Puccini is
buried. Operas on the 2010 program are: La Fanciulla del West,
Turandot, Madama Butterfly and Tosca, in addition to three
ballet performances: Carmina Burana, Le Villi and Romeo and
Juliet.
http://www.puccinifestival.it Tuscany,
Italy
Until August 29th in Verona
This marks the 88th year of Verona’s International Opera Festival,
held in the First-century Roman arena, the best preserved Roman
amphitheater in Italy. The 2010 program of five operas includes Turandot,
Aida, Carmen, Madame Butterfly and Il Trovatore. Aida is perhaps the
festival’s signature event, with a staging to match the magnificent
venue."http://www.arena.it
" Verona, Italy
Through September 5th in London
Somerset House 10th Anniversary - Somerset House will celebrate its
10th anniversary this summer with a spectacular programme of music,
visual arts, fashion, dance, opera and film. The opening up of Somerset
House, one of London’s most important 18th century buildings, has been
one of the great success stories of the last decade, transformed from
its days as a government office to a vibrant cultural hub for London and
now visited by around 1.5 million people a year. London, England
Currently in Washington, D.C. Until
September 10th
Jazz in the Garden Returns - The National Gallery's popular summer
tradition, is already in full swing. In its 10th consecutive season, the
series continues with weekly performances through September 10. The free
concerts feature an array of jazz artists performing a range of
styles—from swing to progressive to Latin—every Friday evening in the
Sculpture Garden, rain or shine. Musicians perform in front of the
Pavilion Café, while visitors relax around the grand central fountain or
arrange picnic blankets on the beautifully landscaped grounds.
www.nga.gov/exhibitions/sculptureinfo.htm
(Sculpture Garden) National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Until September 12th in London
The Surreal House - Barbican Art Gallery - Featuring art, film
and architecture, The Surreal House presents the individual dwelling as
a place of wonder, desire and foreboding. The haunted house, the cabinet
of curiosities, the ruined castle, the cage, the cave, the box, the
labyrinth, the bell jar and the womb are among the uniquely surreal
habitats explored. London, England
Until September 18th in
France
Chartres en Llumieres - A musical visit to Chartres
by night. Starting on 23rd April, each evening at
nightfall, twenty four of
the finest monuments in Chartres will be
highlighted through light and music. Listed as a
world heritage site by UNESCO and famous throughout the world
for the incomparable splendour of its stained glass windows,
the cathedral of Chartres will be showcased as never before.
Shapes and images will appear throughout the city and building
façades will display colours, scenes and script. The
scenography will reveal the architecture of each monument and
is sure to go down in the history of the town.
The light show will end on
17th and 18th September with the Festival of Light! Chartres, France
Currently on Mondays
through September in Santa Barbara
Monday wine & Cheese on the Canary Rooftop Returns -
This summer,
Canary Hotel invites
visitors and locals to come soak up the sun, taste fine
regional wines and indulge in artisan cheeses every Monday
night on their coveted rooftop setting, The Perch.
Monday Night Wine & Cheese Tasting takes
place 5pm-8pm every Monday through September. Enjoy the
one-of-a-kind breathtaking views of Santa Barbara from the
best rooftop in town, while enjoying local wines and cheeses.
Santa Barbara, California
To September 26th in London
Grace Kelly: Style Icon - The spectacular wardrobe of
Grace Kelly will be on display at the Victoria & Albert Museum.
Tracing the evolution of her style from her days as one of Hollywood's
most popular actresses in the 1950s and as Princess Grace of Monaco, the
display will present over 50 of Grace Kelly's outfits together with
hats, jewelry and the original Hermes Kelly bag. London,
England
Until September 30th in Scotland
New Tours of the Holyrood Abbey. Join a guided tour of the
historic Abbey ruins and discover 900 years of fascinating history.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Through October in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Bowl 2010 Season Opens - Live music venues simply
don’t get much better than the Santa Barbara Bowl. The 4,562-seat
amphitheater is nestled in Santa Barbara’s foothills and there’s not a
bad seat in the house—some even grant ocean views. It’s a
long-standing favorite of music fans and international rock stars
alike. Case in point: Radiohead front man Thom Yorke chose Santa
Barbara as one of five cities on his eight-gig Atoms for Peace (Yorke,
Flea, Mauro Refosco, Joey Waronker and Nigel Godrich) mini-tour.
Tickets for the sure-to-sell-out April 17 show go on sale March 6.
Other 2010 shows recently announced include Alicia Keys (April 7),
Sugarland (April 25) and Carole King/James Taylor (May 18). The 2010
season will run through October and acts will continue to be announced
as summer approaches. Santa Barbara, California
Until October 1st in Germany
Since
1710, the first European porcelain manufacture has produced the world-famous
Meissen porcelain (invented by Johann Friedrich Boettger on behalves of August
the Strong, King of Saxony) in its traditional form. Table sets, figurines and
accessories are still designed, processed and artistically decorated by hand. In
2010 (April 18 - October 1) the Meissen porcelain manufacture will celebrate 300
years of its existence. Therefore visitors can enjoy several exhibitions in
Meissen and Dresden with limited editions of the world famous porcelain, along
with celebratory events. Dresden, Germany
Until October 3rd in Germany
Oberammergau - A spiritual delight in southern Bavaria is
Oberammergau, about one hour south of Munich. The town is already
rehearsing for the decennial Passion Play in 2010. This world
renowned event attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors, many of them
from the US. Oberammergau, Germany
Until October 31st in Scotland
Marriage in the Movies
- presents some of the most memorable
wedding moments captured on film as we showcase gowns and accessories
from the big (and small) screens. The exhibition features wedding
dresses worn by Keira Knightley, Helena Bonham-Carter and Meryl Streep,
examines the iconic work of Oscar-winning costume designers, and
explores the history of the wedding gown from its symbolism and
tradition to fashion and style. While all the wedding gowns on display
were made especially for the screen, they also represent the story and
the style of the time – from the 1770s in Frankenstein and the late
eighteenth century in The Duchess, to the early 1900s in Howard’s End.
The National Museum of Costume - Edinburgh, Scotland
Until November 14th in France
The Royal Stables of the Château du Rivau in Touraine
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Travel to the era of knights, tournaments and legends.
Famous for its fairytale gardens, the Château du Rivau now
offers the opportunity to visit its royal stables. Seven
audiovisual narratives are continuously projected onto the
vaulted walls of the stables (the oldest in France) allowing
you to relive the rich equestrian past of the Château du Rivau
and the stables where the war horses of the kings of France
were reared. The art of equestrianism is recreated from the
Middle Ages to the Renaissance, through the magic of moving
images and sound, under filtered hot light. The
journey-performance in the legendary stable will introduce you
to Pegasus, Unicorn, Bucephalus and their mythical sagas.
At the Chateau du Rivau - Touraine, France
Until November 14th in the Loire Valley
The Garden of Antonin at the Chateau de Valencay - A discovery walk in
an aromatic scented garden. On the 20th March, the château
de Valençay will open the doors to a new garden: the garden of Antonin.
Distributed over 600 m², this garden has been created with a culinary
theme in mind, and will contain more than 300 culinary aromatic
species. The garden is dedicated to Antonin Carême, the greatest chef
in the 19th century who worked at the service of Talleyrand for 12
years. The 10-stage olfactory walk around the garden offers the
visitor the opportunity to distinguish the origins of various flavours.
This new garden situated in the château grounds will breathe new life
into the 18th century French gardens and is a complement to the new
feature of 2009, "the floral chess board" boasting giant multi-coloured
mosaics of country flowers. Valencay - Loire Valley, France
Until December in Copenhagen
The Little Mermaid, Always and Forever
- Copenhagen's beloved Little
Mermaid is taking a vacation from her post in the harbor and traveling
to World Expo 2010 in Shanghai. Some interesting things will go on in
Copenhagen while she's away. In exchange for the Little Mermaid, Chinese
artist Ai Weiwei has been commissioned to create a multimedia art
installation around her usual perch at Langelinie. It will include a
24-hour video link to the Little Mermaid in Shanghai so people can keep
tabs on her. At the same time, the
Little Mermaid's "sister"-a copy of the
statue made by its sculptor, Edvard Eriksen - will be on display in
Tivoli Gardens beginning in April.
Until December 12th in Germany
Into Modern Times - The railways as the driving force for Germany on
its way into modern times will be the central topic of the exhibition
"Die Strecke des Adlers" (The Journey of the Adler) in the Museum for
Industrial. Celebrate 175 years of German Railway and experience
unforgettable railway nostalgia in one of Europe’s most beautiful
sceneries. Center of the festivities are the cities of Nuremberg and
Fuerth in Bavaria, which the first railway connected on its maiden
voyage. Locomotive and vehicle parades as well as a comprehensive
jubilee exhibition in the Deutsche Bahn Museum are some of the exciting
highlights that can be included in your itinerary this year.
Nuremberg, Germany
Until January 17th, 2011 in California
The Norton Simon Museum presents Hiroshige: Visions of Japan, an
exhibition of nearly 200 prints by Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese,
1797–1858), one of the most celebrated and prolific artists of his time.
Drawn from the Museum’s extensive collection of Japanese
woodblock-prints, the exhibition features works from Hiroshige’s seminal
series Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō Road, One Hundred Famous
Views of Edo and Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, among others. All
together, the images offer visitors a glimpse into everyday life in
19th-century Japan, with its festivals, rituals, and sublime natural
beauty. Pasadena, California
From Summer 2010 in London
Launch of London Cycle Hire scheme - The Mayor of London and
Transport for London will set up and operate a London Cycle Hire scheme.
Bicycles will be available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The London
Cycle Hire scheme will help to alleviate congestion on the Tube and
buses in London. The scheme will launch with 6,000 hire bicycles based
in the nine London boroughs and several Royal Parks that make up
London's zone one travel area, and are expected to generate around
40,000 extra cycle trips a day in central London - London, England
Until August
Join the Veuve Clicquot Cruise aboard London’s only super yacht, the
Silver Sturgeon. Tickets are £99.50 per person and include a
Champagne reception, canapé, three course lunch with specially selected
wines, and a three and a half hour charter from Savoy Pier on the
Victoria Embankment. London, England
Until September in Normandy
Impressionist Normandy Festival - The major cultural event of Summer
2010 in France, the Impressionist Normandy Festival will celebrate
Impressionism from June to September throughout the regions of Upper and
Lower Normandy,. This multidisciplinary celebration is on an
unprecedented scale for France with hundreds of events. Painting,
contemporary art, music, cinema, theatre, dance, photography, video,
literature, lectures, light and sound, picnics in the spirit of
déjeuners sur l’herbe, outdoor balls, and more: the Impressionist
Normandy Festival is as rich as it is diverse. For the public, it
will be the perfect opportunity to discover the exceptional cultural
heritage and all the creative talent of Normandy, homeland of the
Impressionist movement. Many festivities, whether directly linked to
Impressionism and its time or perpetuating its avant-garde spirit, are
being designed to enchant residents, summer visitors, fans, and art
amateurs from all corners of the world. Normandy
July 30th, August 27th and
September 24th in London,
Tea Dance at Spitalfields - Foxtrots, quicksteps, cha chas and
many more... whether this will be your first experience or you are
more expert at tripping the light fantastic, release those
inhibitions and join the acclaimed Covent Garden Dance Orchestra,
the musicians that re-introduced the tradition of social dancing
back to the Royal Opera House, in a feast of popular tea dance
classics through the summer. Taking place in Crispin Place off
Brushfield Street, E1. For more information visit
http://www.spitalfields.co.uk
Events in
July
2010
Throughout July & August in London
Summer of Scare - London Dungeon - To celebrate its 35th birthday
The London Dungeon is declaring a summer of scare with a 35 day fest of
fear-injected fun during July and August. Over this period the scare
experts will be treating guests to some special birthday surprises -
with a Dungeons twist. On the Dungeon's actual birthday on 2 August the
first 35 guests at the doors will get free entry.
Until July 25th in Bohemia
Bohemia Jazz Fest - Bohemia Jazz Fest is an open-air festival taking
place in mid July on beautiful medieval squares in seven cities
throughout the Czech Republic, featuring the top jazz artists from
around the world such as Stanley Clarke Quartet, Yellow Jackets, Roy
Hargrove Quintet and many others. All concerts are free of charge.
Czech Republic
www.bohemiajazzfest.cz
Until July 25th in France
50th International Jazz Festival - The International Jazz Festival "Jazz
à Juan," the oldest in Europe, will be celebrating its 50th
anniversary. Antibes Juan-les-Pins, the capital of jazz, has chosen to
pay tribute to the great musicians who have performed since 1960 in the
legendary setting of the Gould pine grove. On the strength of the
festival’s international recognition, the town is also preparing the
future generation of young artists with the "Jazz à Juan Révélations"—a
series of concerts promoting young jazz musicians on stage.
Antibes Juan-les-Pins, France
more, live on Bern's local mountain. Bern,
Switzerland
Until August 4th in Italy
Festival della Valle Ditria - Martina Francat is a summer opera
festival held in the south eastern Italian town of Martina Franca in the
Apulia region. The Festival was founded in 1975 and performances are
given in July and August each summer on a specially constructed stage in
the outdoor courtyard of the Palazzo Ducale.
http://www.festivaldellavalleditria.it Martina Franca,
Italy
Until August 2nd in Berlin
Musical “Cabaret” Back In Berlin - “Cabaret”, the finest tribute to
the Berlin of the 1930s, is returning to the stage in Berlin. For seven
weeks beginning on July 15, the Kit Kat girls, party-girl Sally Bowles,
and the shady master of ceremonies will reappear at the Tipi by the
Federal Chancellery. The popular musical will be performed again at the
end of the year.
More at www.tipi-am-kanzleramt.de
Berlin, Germany
Through September 11th in
London
The Proms. One spring morning in 1894 the impresario, Robert
Newman, arranged to meet the conductor, Henry Wood to talk through his
idea: 'I am going to run nightly concerts to train the public in easy
stages,' he explained. 'Popular at first, gradually raising the standard
until I have created a public for classical and modern music.' 116
years later the Proms continue to present the widest possible range of
music, performed to the highest standards, with the Royal Albert Hall's
arena a central feature to its unique and informal atmosphere.
London, England
Until August 2nd in Perugia
Over two weeks in the summer, Music Fest Perugia provides a
challenging but inviting environment for young performers aimed at
keeping the classical repertoire vibrant and alive. During the festival,
students take private lessons, perform in master classes and have the
opportunity to fill Perugia’s beautiful and historic halls (Sala dei
Notari and Basilica di San Pietro, the latter a favorite of Herbert
Karajan and Maria Callas) with recitals and concerti accompanied by an
orchestra over three evenings.
http://www.musicfestperugia.net
Perugia, Italy Festival della Valle D’Itria
July 21st to 25th in London
Fortnum & Mason will be setting up home at the Royal Horticultural
Society's Show at Tatton Park. This event of the season takes
place in the grounds of the beautiful stately home at Mereheath Lane,
Knutsford in Cheshire, which itself is one of Cheshire's Gardens of
Distinction. Marvel at gardens created by the newest designers and
established names, and peruse the pick of the plants from the world's
greatest nurseries. Experts on hand to answer all your gardening
questions, and the scents and colours of high summer combine to make an
unforgettable day out at the North's Greatest Gardening Show.
England
July 23rd through 25th in Wales
Adding more good cheer to the cheerful landscape which has returned to
its pre-industrial era greenery, the Valleys will host the annual Big
Cheese Festival at Caerphilly Castle, Britain’s second largest
castle (after Windsor) with its leaning tower, more askew than Pisa’s.
The weekend features street entertainers, living history encampments,
music, minstrels, troubadours, fire eating, falconry and of course
Caerphilly cheese. Valleys of South Wales, Wales
July 23rd to 31st in Lucerne
The International Lucerne Blue Balls Festival presents a cornucopia
of music styles on the shores of lake Lucerne. Over 9 days, more
than 100,000 people will attend this one of a kind festival in the heart
of Switzerland. Lucerne, Switzerland
July 24th to September 11th in Bern
While developing his theory of relativity and revolutionizing
humanity's world view, Albert Einstein lived in Bern. The open-air
performances of “Einstein” will take place on Bern’s own mountain,
the Gurten. The park in its
lush hilltop setting is an ideal local recreational area on the edge of
town, easy to reach with the panoramic funicular. When the weather is
nice, you can enjoy a truly breathtaking view of the Alps, of Bern and
its surroundings. Switzerland
July 25th to August 28th in Germany
Richard Wagner Festival, Bayreuth - The Bayreuth Wagner Festival
attracts visitors from around the world with its exceptional productions
of Richard Wagner's operas. Wagner's celebrated works, including the
"The Ring of the Nibelung" as well as "Tristan and Isolde", are
performed in alternation at the festival theater, which was built
according to Wagner’s plans especially for the event. Bayreuth,
Germany
July 27th to August 14th in Basel
Im Fluss - In the middle of the summer, two highlights meet in the
heart of Basel: The Rhine and culture. Over a period of
three weeks, concerts are held on a float anchored close to the Mittlere
Brucke while the sun sets slowly over the City. Not to be missed:
the Swiss National Day celebrations, which are always marked in Basel by
a large fireworks display over the Rhine on the evening of July 31st.
Basel, Switzerland
July 27th through September 29th in
London
Take tea on the terrace at Buckingham Palace - Specially created for
the eight-week Summer Opening, the café welcomes visitors at the end of
their tour of the State Rooms as they walk from the Bow Room into the
Palace garden. Perfectly positioned on the West Terrace, it offers views
over Palace’s famous lawn and lake. For more information visit
www.royalcollection.org.uk
London, England
July 29th to August 10th in Macerata -
Sferisterio Opera Festival, Rivaling Verona’s and Rome’s for the
grandeur of its setting, this opera festival in Macerata, near the
Adriatic shore between Asissi and Ancona, is set in the stadium-like
Sferisterio. Built in 1823, it is considered one of the finest examples
of the late European Neoclassical Style, with 56 Doric columns
supporting its box seats. Built for sporting events, the Sferisterio
hosted its first opera – Aida – in 1921.The 2010 season brings Faust and
La Forza del Destino to its stage. Performances begin at p.m., so
spectators can enjoy the view as dusk turns to dark. Additional
performances of works by Vivaldi and Verdi will be held in the Teatro
Lauro Rossi. http://www.sferisterio.it
, Sferisterio, Macerata, Italy
July 30th to August 29th in Hamburg
Fun-fair "Sommerdom", Hamburg - Hamburg’s Dom is the biggest public
festival in the north of Germany. For one month the Heiligengeistfeld
near the famous Reeperbahn is full of colorful booths, nostalgic
carousels and a lot of high-tech-rides. This event is a mix of both beer
festival and funfair entertaining young and old. Hamburg,
Germany
July 31st to August 7th in Wales
The Valleys’ former steel works town of Ebbw Vale located 45 minutes
outside of Cardiff, hosts the be-all-and-end-all of Welsh cultural
events, The National Eisteddfod. Dating back to 1176, the Eisteddfod
(the Welsh word for sitting or gathering pronounced Eye-STETH-fod)
is the pinnacle of a Welsh cultural event, bringing together literature,
music, dance, poetry, theatre and visual arts all through the medium of
the Welsh language. Near Cardiff, Wales
July 31st to September 1st in London
Clarence House Summer Opening - Clarence House is open to the public
for one month only. After enjoying a guided tour of the five
ground-floor rooms, don’t miss the rose garden and vegetable patch.
London, England
Events in
August
2010
During August in Oslo
Oslo Chamber Music Festival
- In August every year, world
class chamber ensembles and soloist gather in the Norwegian
capital. Through Oslo Chamber Music Festival they wish
to spread chamber music to a broader audience than those who
usually attend these concerts. The main man behind Oslo
Chamber Music Festival is Norway’s acclaimed violinist Arve
Tellefsen. He was the initiator of the first festival in 1989.
Since then Oslo Chamber Music Festival has been an annual
event, with Arve Tellefsen as artistic director. Over
ten summer days, Oslo’s inhabitants and visitors can enjoy
top-class chamber music from Norwegian and international
musicians. In addition to pleasing the ear with beautiful
music, Oslo Chamber Music Festival is also something for the
eye. The festival gives you a chance to see some of Oslo’s
most beautiful concert venues, including places that are not
usually open for the public. Historical gems such as the
Akershus Castle Church, the University Aula, Gamle Logen,
Oscarshall, the chapel at the Royal Palace and the medieval
church Gamle Aker have been used through the festival’s first
20 years. Oslo, Norway
Starting August 1st in Berlin
Oberbaumbrücke Open-Air Gallery - The open-air
gallery at the Oberbaumbrücke bridge will be the site of an
outdoor exhibition. More than a hundred artists will be
displaying sculptures, photographs, paintings, collages, and
graphic works that will be for sale on both sides of the
bridge. A 120 meter-long giant screen will also engage the
visitors, inviting them to be artistically active themselves.
Berlin, Germany
August 3rd through 7th in
London
The Great British Beer Festival at Earl's Court -
Britain's biggest beer festival, once again bringing together
a wide range of real ales, ciders, perries and international
beers. There's plenty to occupy you at the festival, you can
play on some traditional pub games, enjoy live music, sample
some food, including good traditional pub snacks, and also
attend tutored beer tastings. For more information visit
http://gbbf.camra.org.uk/festivalinfo
London, England
August 6th through 8th in
Berlin
Beer lovers will get to taste any and all brews presented by
190 breweries from 72 countries at the 14th Berlin
International Beer Festival. Berlin,
Germany
August 7th to 10th in England
The Tall Ships' Races in 2010 - The thriving town of Hartlepool on
the North East coast of England is gearing up for the town's biggest
ever party when it hosts The Tall Ships' Races in 2010. Up to 100 Tall
Ships are expected to arrive on Saturday 7 August after sailing from
Kristiansand in Norway on the second and final race. They will stay in
the town until Tuesday 10 August when the Parade of Sail takes place.
Hartlepool, England - For further information visit
www.hartlepooltallships2010.com
August 9th to August 22nd in Pesaro
The Rossini Opera Festival is a foundation supported by the Pesaro
Town Council, the Provincial government of Pesaro and Urbino, the Cassa
di Risparmio di Pesaro Foundation, the Banca dell'Adriatico and the
Scavolini Foundation. The Festival relies on the musicological
contribution of the Rossini Foundation.
http://www.rossinioperafestival.it" Pesaro, Italy
August 11th through 15th in Copenhagen
On the Catwalk - Talk about walking the walk! During
Copenhagen Fashion Week. The city's
most famous shopping street will become
the world's longest catwalk . Strøget,
Copenhagen's "Miracle Mile" will be transformed into a 1.3-km-long (almost a
mile!) runway where more than 200 models will strut their stuff and showcase the
work of Danish fashion designers for all the world to see. Copenhagen,
Denmark
August 12th through 14th in Bern
Buskers Festival Bern - Countless street musicians will transform
Bern's Old Town into a colorful celebration. Come join in the
wonder, wit and festivities. Bern, Switzerland
August 12th to 29th in Germany
International Summer Festival - Theatre, Dance, Art, Music & Theory -
Kampnagel is Germany's biggest arts and performance venue and it is
one of the world's leading centres for the performing arts. This former
crane factory was converted into a multifunctional stage complex in
1984, after providing a temporary home for the Deutsches Schauspielhaus
theatre and a venue for the 'Besetzungsproben' festivals staged by
independent theatre groups. Every season, tens of thousands of people
flock to Kampnagel's six stages, cinema, rehearsal studios and
restaurant. Hamburg, Germany
August 14th in Zurich
Dance through Zürich in the Street Parade 2010 - The most
colorful house and techno party in the world attracts hundreds of
thousands of dance enthusiasts to the Zürich lake basin every year. The
parade is a colorful mix of love mobiles, live performances by top DJs,
international stars and demonstrations - since 18 years. And even
today, the Street Parade is still a demonstration! A demonstration that
is open to everyone who would like to enter into the Spirit of Street
Parade, dancing to electronic music. The Spirit of Street Parade is
electrifying and unique. It forms the focus this year, and is something
to be celebrated – so let's "Celebrate the Spirit of Street Parade!"
Zurich, Switzerland
August 14th to 17th in Brussels
The Grand' Place turns into a flowering wonderland during the three-day
Tapis de Fleurs. With a million
begonias supplied and patterns designed by growers from Belgium, a
spectacular floral carpet (tapis) is laid out across the square for this
event, held in even number years. Best viewing of this floral tapestry
is at the balcony of City Hall (9a.m.-1 p.m.).
August 14th to 21st in Switzerland
Mendelssohn Music Week, Wengen - Classic music fans - a week
full of surprises and entertainment. Wengen,
Switzerland.
August 16th to 21st in Norway
Oslo Jazz Festival - For more than 20 years, the
festival has offered a broad range of jazz experiences; be it the Count
Basie Orchestra at Oslo Concert Hall or Lars Frank Trio at a subway
station, and blues to Latin jazz and electronica. The festival has
concerts especially for children, and every year a separate showcase
stage presents young, unknown talents. Oslo Jazz Festival puts its mark
on the street life with jazz parades through the centre. Oslo Jazz
Festival presents well-known and unknown jazz artists for a big
audience. Since its ”flying start” in 1985, the festival has given jazz
lovers many great concert experiences. International stars such as Phil
Woods, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Bobby McFerrin, Brad Meldau, Django Bates
and Illinois Jaquet Big Band have all spellbound the audience at Oslo
Jazz Festival. Oslo, Norway
August 20th to September 4th in Prague
Classical music lovers should not miss the Dvorak Prague Festival
promoting the life and works of this musical genius. Prague, Czech
Republic
August 20th to 22nd in London
This August, Glyndebourne Festival Opera comes to London live on
the big screen, transforming the beautiful 18th century courtyard at
Somerset House into an open-air opera house. This is a rare chance
to experience the thrill of opera direct from one of the world’s great
opera houses with an evening screening of a full-length opera: a brand
new production of Billy Budd directed by Michael Grandage, the
celebrated Glyndebourne production of The Rake’s Progress featuring
stunning designs by David Hockney, and a special matinee screening for
all the family of Hansel and Gretel. Book early to avoid disappointment.
London, England
August 27th to 29th in Germany
The "Museum
Embankment Festival" returns to the Main metropolis with
an incomparable cultural celebration. A colorful programme will attract
visitors from near and far with highlights lasting well into the night.
Culinary, cultural and musical riverside events will help to turn this
spectacle, known to be one of Europe’s largest open-air festivals, into
an unforgettable experience. Frankfurt Rhine-Main, Germany
August 28th to August 30th in England
Frogmore House and Garden - A favorite royal retreat for more than
300 years, Frogmore House and garden in the private Home Park of Windsor
Castle, will be open to the public over the August Bank Holiday
weekend. Make a day of it and picnic in the beautiful garden
overlooking the lake.
August 29th & 30th in London
Notting Hill Carnival 2010 - Don't miss London's biggest street
festival, with amazing costumes, music, dancing, food and more. Started
by the West Indian community in 1964, the annual carnival is now the
largest street festival in Europe. During the festival weekend, the
streets of Notting Hill are filled with masquerade floats and
processions, steelbands, samba and soca. For more information visit
http://www.nottinghillcarnival.biz/
Events in
September
2010
Middle September to beginning October in
Germany
Oktoberfest - There simply aren't enough superlatives to describe
Munich's world-famous Oktoberfest. Held on the Wies’n fairground from
the middle of September to the beginning of October, the festival is
opened with the traditional cry of "O'zapft is" (the barrel is tapped).
Munich, Germany
September to January 2011 in Duesseldorf
Quadriennale - A series of high caliber exhibits in nine of the
city's major art houses and galleries. Situated in the west on the
Rhine River, Duesseldorf is one of the German centers of design, fashion
and architecture. The city has made its name for its galleries and
collections of worldwide significance. The new annual highlight of
Duesseldorf’s art scene is the second Quadriennale. It is
titled "Presence of Art" and features contemporary art in and from
Duesseldorf of the past 50 years Duesseldorf, Germany
Opening September 2nd in Berlin
Friedrichstadtpalast Enchants with Yma - A world premiere in
Europe’s largest show palace: beginning on September 2, 2010, Berlin
will be inspired by “Yma – Too Beautiful to Be True”. A diva is at the
center of the new production. Together with sixty dancers and supremely
gifted artistes, she whisks the audience away into a realm of fantasy.
Berlin, Germany
September 2nd through 5th in Switzerland
Omega European Masters - For several years now, the European Masters
have occupied a choice position in the calendar of the European Circuit.
Being a tournament with impressive sporting characteristics, it also
plays the conviviality card, thanks to the incomparable ambiance at
Crans-Montana. Just as much as
the spectators, the players appreciate the September rendez-vous; for
them, going to the Valais means something authentic, alpine, almost
bucolic, something quite different from other destinations. Although
fully concentrating on their game, the professionals none the less
display a certain relaxed style which cannot be discerned in them during
the rest of the season. Golf at an altitude of 1'500 metres is a whiff
of air, both literally and figuratively! Certainly one of the most
beautiful places in the world! Crans-Montana, Valais,
Switzerland
September 2nd to 20th in Berlin
Musikfest Berlin 10 - The Berlin concert season is ushered in
spectacularly by the orchestra festival at the Berliner Festspiele - run
jointly with the Stiftung Berliner Philharmoniker. Top international
orchestras, instrumental and choral ensembles and the great symphony
orchestras of the city of Berlin together present an ambitious festival
program with a new thematic focus each year.
www.berlinerfestspiele.de Berlin,
Germany
September 3rd in Leipzig
Leipzig's Unique System of Arcades - Night of the Arcades - The
flair of the Leipzig city centre is due to the special features of its
urban architecture. There is no other European city with a
comparably compact inner-city system of arcades and passageways that
emerged from centuries of trading and trade fair activities.
Leipzig, Germany
September 3rd through 26th in Copenhagen
Golden Days are Here Again - Globalization, gossip and greed: We could be
talking about Wall Street in the 21st century, but in fact we're talking about
Denmark in the 1700s, the period when Denmark "met the world" and became a force
in international commerce and intrigue. That's the theme of this year's
Golden Days Festival in Copenhagen ,.
An annual month-long celebration designed to highlight a particular period of
Danish history from all angles. The program will include exhibitions, lectures,
films, concerts, dance recitals - and even a masquerade ball - all in the
context of early 18th century Denmark. The official schedule will be released
shortly. Copenhagen, Denmark
September 4th to 19th in Scotland
Scottish Foodie Fortnight - Venues across the country will take part
in the Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight. Home to 15 Michelin
starred restaurants and over 120 whisky distilleries, Scotland is proud
of its food and drink. Stretching from the Edinburgh to the Outer
Hebrides a lineup of events will include farmers’ markets, exhibitions,
samplings, and debates on attracting the best talent into the food and
drink industry. Go to
www.scottishfoodanddrinkfortnight.co.uk
for more information Scotland
September 8th through September 19th in
London
The Prince of Wales is opening the gardens at Clarence House,
together with the gardens at Lancaster House and Marlborough House, for
a ‘Garden Party to Make a Difference’. The event brings together
exhibitions, interactive displays, activities and live performances by
comedians, musicians and speakers in aid of The Prince's initiative.
London, England
September 10th to 12th in Czech Republic
Palava Wine Festival, Mikulov
- Wine aficionados, don't miss the
harvest time in Moravia. You can enjoy the festivities in Mikulov
offering wine tastings, folklore and music. Mikulov, Czech
Republic
September 10th to October 11th in Bonn
Beethoven Festival, Bonn - Every year in autumn the Beethoven
Festival Bonn attracts the attention of music lovers from all over the
world. More than 60 concerts of international orchestras, meaningful
ensembles and prominent soloists, as well as an extensive accompanying
program are performed at more than 20 venues in Bonn and the region: the
Beethoven Hall, the house of birth of Ludwig van Beethoven, old castles
and fortresses along the river Rhine.
www.beethovenfest.de Bonn, Germany
September 11th & 12th in London
The Mayor's Thames Festival - With activities all along the River
Thames between Westminster Bridge and Tower Bridge, The Mayor's Thames
festival offers everything from a lantern procession to live music, art
installations, street theatre and pyrotechnic displays. Best of all -
it's free! For further information visit
www.thamesfestival.org London,
England
September
17th through October 4th in Munich
200 years of original Oktoberfest in Munich - an anniversary to
celebrate, To take advantage of the warmer weather, the
Bavarians moved up the date of Oktoberfest in Munich to September.
Opening day this year is Friday, September 17th and runs through Monday,
October 4th. Visitors are invited to enjoy beer gardens outside
the tents and the stroll over "die Wiesn" long into the warm nights.
Special anniversary happenings will commence with a historic
reconstruction of the original festival using an antique Oktoberfest
tent and exhibition of historical fun fair attractions. Horse races,
also part of the royal fete, will be held daily. The official tapping of
the first beer barrel will be celebrated on Saturday the 18th at noon.
Those who partake in the festival’s last day will have easy access. Only
a limited number of beer tent seats are reservation only, and the vast
first majority are available on a first come first serve basis. The
festival tents open at 10:00 a.m. on weekdays and close at 11:00 p.m. On
the weekends the tents open at 9:00 a.m. Beer is served until 10:30 p.m.
Admission to the Oktoberfest is free. In honor of the anniversary the
city of Munich is hosting a unique Oktoberfest exhibition at the City
Museum of Munich that will run through the end of October.
Munich, Germany
September 18th at the Hollywood Bowl
Phoenix Headlines Hollywood Bowl - Grizzly Bear and Girls Also Perform
- French band Phoenix make their Hollywood Bowl debut on September
18, 2010, headlining the iconic venue in support of their acclaimed
release Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, which topped almost every critic’s
top-10 list for 2009, and won a Grammy award for Best Alternative Music
Album. Brooklyn-based band Grizzly Bear, also making their
venue debut, have gone from local buzz to national acclaim following the
chart success of their latest album Veckatimeist. Girls makes their
Hollywood Bowl debut as well, touring in support of their debut release,
Album.
September 18th to October 3rd in Germany
The world’s most famous beer festival in Munich will celebrate its 200th
anniversary in 2010. In October 1810 the festival took place for the first time
to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig (later to become King Ludwig I)
and Princess Therese of Saxony. This 16-day festival is held each year in Munich
(September 18 - October 3, 2010) and is the world's largest fair, with some six
million people attending every year. Munich, Germany
September 19th to October 3rd in Germany
200th Anniversary Celebration of Oktoberfest in 2010 - The
Oktoberfest, the world’s largest beer festival, celebrates its 200th
anniversary. Beer tents and fairground rides as far as the eye can see
guarantee an exuberant atmosphere for a whole two weeks attracting
millions of visitors from all over the world. Experience the real
Germany of traditional music and costumes, Wurst (sausage), pretzels,
and an inexhaustible supply of the finest beer in the world.
www.oktoberfest.de Germany
September 19th – November 11th in Prague
The traditional "Strings of Autumn“ will offer an eclectic mix of
jazz, classical and world music. Prague, Czech
Republic
September 24th to October 10th in Germany
164th Cannstatt Festival - Every year, millions of guests join the
locals to enjoy the world’s second largest beer and folk festiva. Up to
5000 visitors frolic and celebrate in each festival tent. Bands wearing
traditional clothing ensure the cheerful entertainment and the
Stuttgarter and visitors enjoy delicious Kaesespaetzle (Swabian noodles
with cheese), roast, potato noodles with sour kraut, Goeckele or crispy
knuckles.
www.cannstatter-volksfest.de
September 26th In Hollywood
Vampire Weekend make their Hollywood Bowl debut on September
26, 2010, headlining the iconic venue in support of Contra, the
follow-up to their wildly successful self-titled debut. Beach House
also makes their venue debut, and is touring in support of Teen
Dream, their third and most recent release. The Very Best,
another debut appearance, recently released Warm Heart of Africa,
which includes a guest appearance from Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig.
Tickets are on sale Sunday, May 2 at HollywoodBowl.com, at the
Hollywood Bowl Box Office (May 2 – 9, 10am – 6pm; Beginning May 11, 12pm
– 6pm, Tues. – Sun.); via credit card phone order at 323.850.2000, or
through Ticketmaster.
September 28th through October 3rd
The Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair - The Decorative Antiques &
Textiles Fair is the leading antiques and 20th century design event for
interior decoration. Now in its 25th year, The Decorative, housed in a
convenient marquee in Battersea Park three times a year, is famous for
the unusual and individual range of works offered for sale, dating from
the 17th to 21st centuries. A useful, free Renault shuttle service
operates between the Fair and Sloane Square. For more information visit
www.decorativefair.com At
Battersea Park, London, England
Events in
October
2010
October 2nd to 23rd in Warsaw
Fryderyk Chopin Competition - 6th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano
Competition. Renowned Jury, extraordinary concerts and
traditionally - great excitement at the Warsaw Philharmonic.
Warsaw, Poland
October 13th to the 17th in Wales
Walking in Wales
- Wales is known for some of the most scenic
landscapes in all of Britain. And hands down, the best way to take it
all in is on foot! Snowdonia Walking Festival runs from October 13-17,
2010. Walkers from all over the UK and Europe will be descending on
Betws-y-Coed for a variety of guided walks by local experts. All
levels are welcome. For more, visit
http://www.snowdoniawalkingfestival.co.uk/
Betws-y-coed, Wales
October 15th to January 30th, 2011 in Switzerland
The Kunsthaus Zurich will revive the first museum exhibition devoted to
Pablo Picasso. The 1932 show personally curated at the
Kunsthaus Zurich and featuring pieces chosen by the artist himself,
covers Picasso's work from his pink and blue periods to his Cubist and
Neo-classical phase and Surrealist creations, and includes outstanding
originals from the best known international collections. Zurich,
Switzerland
October 19th to 31st in Germany
Festival of Lights - Berlin will sparkle as a range of illuminations
and projections light up landmarks and spaces, including Brandenburg
Gate, Berlin Cathedral and the radio tower. Berlin, Germany
Events in
November
2010
November 1st through March 25th in London
The Royal Mews opens this Winter at Buckingham Palace - One of the
finest working stables in existence, the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace
provides a unique insight into the department of the Royal Household
that provides transport by road for The Queen and other members of the
Royal Family. For more information visit
www.royalcollection.org.uk
London, England
November 3rd through 6th in Zurich
Glamorous Fashion: Charles Vogele Fashion Days Zurich.
Zurich is getting its own fashion week with the Charles Vogele Fashion
Days Zurich. During four days in November, all eyes in the fashion
world will be focused on Zurich. Having top quality event
organizer like IMG Schweiz, guarantees it. Throughout four days
and evenings, national and international designer shows will be held.
In addition, the "Swiss Textiles Award", endowed with 100,000 Euros, and
the "Annabelle Award" prize for up and coming designers, will be awarded
in conjunction with the Fashion Days. Zurich, Switzerland
November 13th & 14th in London
Discover Dogs - Discover Dogs began in 1996 and has now become one
of the must-sees in the canine calendar. It is a fantastic experience
and one that can't be missed by any dog lovers. Discover Dogs, organized
by the Kennel Club, is London's leading dog event and this year, our
15th event will be showcasing 200 breeds of pedigree dog for visitors to
meet. For more information visit
www.eco.co.uk At
Earls Court, London, England
November 28th to December 29th in Bern
Bern Christmas Markets - The streets and
alleys are aglow with the warm light escaping from living rooms. Little
Christmas trees decorate the facades of the houses, adding to the
romantic mood. The Old Town houses, dating from the 15th to 17th
centuries, provide a fantastic and unique backdrop for the distinctive
Bern Christmas Market. Münsterplatz is devoted mainly to arts and
crafts. Traditional market fare can be found 10 minutes away on
Waisenhausplatz. You will find special candles, gifts and handmade
souvenirs. Glühwein will help to warm you up again, and there are plenty
of stalls offering snacks and nourishment. A visit to one of the
legendary restaurants in the Old Town - either the 350-year-old
Klötzlikeller or the Kornhauskeller - turns a visit to this magical
market into something really special. Bern, Switzerland
Events in
December
2010
December 30th in Budapest
New Year's Eve Gypsy Concert - New Year's Eve celebration starts
early on 30th of December featuring the Hundred Member Gypsy Orchestra.
Welcome the New Year with Gypsy and Hungarian folk music.
Budapest, Hungary
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