Thu, 19.02.2009

Zurich (EN) : Zurich, 19.2.09: Demonstrate against nothing, Wintersleep & Oscars

 
 
ZURICH PHOTOTRIP
 
Rons photo trip Zurich
 
 
Furniture design
 
 Multifunctional: Sitio, an exhibition space for design, arts and professional crafts, is currently showcasing the works of the Swiss furniture design label schindlersalmerón. The brand’s latest innovation is three-legged triangular stackable stools in silver, white or black aluminium. Sitio is always open from Thursday to Saturday
Until 18 May, Sitio
 
 
 
Open minded parties
 
Offstream vs Russia: Friday offers two rather alternative events. The Offstream DJ collective plays for gays, lesbians and friends at Stall 6, while the squat at Kalkbreite gives us Moscow-on-the-Sihl with Russian pop, punk and rock and plenty of vodka.
Friday 11 pm, Stall 6
Friday 10 pm, Kalkbreite Squat
 
 
 
Demonstrate against nothing
 
 All for nothing: The Urban Prankster Network is organising an important new action - a demonstration against nothing. If you want to take part, just be at the meeting point at the Landesmuseum this Saturday with empty banners and signs- there won't be any messages displayed. Who can take part? Anyone and no one. Why? No reason.
Saturday, 1.30 pm, Landesmuseum
 
 
 
Oscar night
 
And the winner is: Sunday night, all eyes will be on L.A. as the coveted trophies are awarded. Will Switzerland’s Reto Caffi receive an Oscar for Best Short Film? Watch the ceremony live at Razzia with members of Caffi’s film crew or at home on Pro 7. Meanwhile, if you fancy calling a movie prop your own, head to Altstetten where Movieprops are auctioning off everything from a bust of the Terminator to a Star Wars light saber.
Sunday 2 pm, Movieprops
Sunday 12 am, Razzia
 
 
 
Wintersleep
 
  Summer will come: Zurich often goes weeks without a glimpse of blue sky during winter, and even though this year’s weather is a different story altogether, the cold still makes me want to stay in bed. Fortunately the Canadian band Wintersleep are playing their energetic pop and soul at Hafenkneipe this Tuesday. That should wipe all thought of hibernation from my mind. 
Tuesday 8.30 pm, Hafenkneipe
 
 
 
Midweek affair
 
Find your sweetheart: The evening Find Your Schatz Afterwork is for people over 28 who're either looking for a partner or just happen to like soul, disco, funk and rock. Instead of asking for money, the door staff will give you a sticker: green if you’re single or red if you’re taken. The event takes place at Das Haus and starts at 6 pm with DJ Miss Heidi.
Tuesday 6 pm, Das Haus
 
 
 
Good to know
 
  Fast food II: As promised, here’s the second part of my selection of take-away spots around the city. Crazy Potatoes: As the name implies, this stall just off Limmatplatz serves baked potatoes with various toppings, though its bestsellers are hash brown pizza and Raclette. A great change to your usual kebab shop. Longstreet Grill, Sonne Grill, Würstli-Shop: Longstreet Grill (Langstrasse 92) specialises in sausages while Sonne (Hohlstrasse 32) concentrates on chicken and Würtsli-Shop (Hohlstrasse 25) on hamburgers, with a great onion sauce. Pepito Snack: Open since 1976, this take-away in the Niederdorf was probably the first in Zurich. Many other stalls serve Pepitos but none do it as well as the original. The real Pepito was my first love and it will be my last. Calypso and Alexander: Both found between Central and Rudolf-Brun-Brücke. Alexander is known for homemade cheese pies and Calypso for curry sausages. My tip: add a bit of ketchup to the curry sauce and it'll be the best you've ever had. Libanon ILAchdar: This stall behind the main station (Hefnerstrasse 13) serves the best alternatives to kebabs. The so-called sandwiches are amazing, pita bread filled with lamb, chicken, beef or meat balls - mmmh! Rössli: Is it a take-away? A restaurant? A bar? Nobody knows, nobody cares, as long as it offers the perfect fish & chips with fish from the lake of Zurich, served with a homemade tomato-caper-sauce. You’ll find it at the corner of Geroldstrasse/Hardstrasse.
 
 
 
Tokyo photo trip
 
  Danny Choo: illuminates the streets of this vibrant metropolis in his Tokyo Photo Walk. Fascinating insights into this city with its own architecture, signs and logic. Makes me want to book a plane ticket right away!
walk 1 / walk 2 / walk 3
 
 
 
Simpsons intro
 
Simpsons: I recently found out that The Simpsons have a new intro-sequence. How many differences can you spot? As a reminder, here are two take-offs of the original: one with human actors and one with an all-Lego cast.
 
 
 
wullfmorgenthaler.com
 
 
 
 
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City Page
 
 
 
Apartment to subrent from April 1 to June 30, 2009 : Location: central, but quiet, directly beside the river Limmat, Shopping close-byPublic transport: Train station Wipkingen, tram and bus stops in close distance (5min.) Our place is a very nice, new appartment with 3 bedrooms, 1 living room with an open kitchen, two bathrooms and a washing machine in the appartment (rare in Zürich!). It is in the middle of Zürich, close to Escher-Wyss Platz and just beside the Limmat. It is therefore central, but still quiet and close to jogging / walking possibilities along the Limmat river. The price can be negotiated and depends how many rooms you need. In short - if you are interested I would be glad to have a discussion with you
 
 
Postcard Exchange : I am in Gibsons, Canada, on the Pacific Coast between Vancouver and Whistler. My son is very interested in Zurich, and I would like a postcard with the city name on it sent to him as a surprise. Nothing else-just for him to have something from your city, but if you would like a postcard sent in exchange just include your return address. His name/address is Isaac Miller, Box 489, Gibsons, BC, Canada, V0N1V0. Thank-you so much!
 
 
Modern, quiet 4-room apartment : Comfortable 4-room apartment on the right shore of Lake Zurich, in the small town of Erlenbach - 127m² living space - first floor - lake view - quiet and safe neighborhood - bright and spacious living room with balcony - modern kitchen - 2 bathrooms, 2 showers, - big garden (shared) - garage (on demand) - excellent public transport connection: 5 minutes to train station, from there 15 minutes to Zurich - 500m to main road to Zurich - monthly rent: CHF 3'465 - extras: heating CHF 200 (à conto), staircase cleaning CHF 35, garage CHF 200 - For more pictures and/or information please contact us
 
 
Room available in Zurich-Binz from now on : Room in nice 5.5 room apt. available from now on Nice room in modern roof top apt. in Zurich-Binz (Kreis 3) The room is approx. 15 m2 in size, quiet and has lots of light because of its two big windows. The connection to public transport is excellent (with S10 only 2 Stations=5 Min. to Zurich Main Station; Tram 9, 14, Night bus). Floor with dark wood and heating. The room is partly furnished (wardrobe, guest bed) and part of a nice, modern 5.5 room apt. of 150 sqm in a fairly new building (2004) in the top floor with a roof top terrasse of 130 sqm and a splendid view on Uetliberg! The apt. has 2004). The apt. offers a big living room (54sqm), a nice, fully equipped kitchen incl. dish washer, two bathrooms, a separate room for with washing machine Cellar space for skis etc. available - orhanden - Also, a parking lot in the underground garage for additional 160 CHF per month available. The room is available until April 1, 2009 only, because there will be a change of lease contractors. However, this is a perfect opportunity for anyone who wants too look around in Zurich for a nice place to live in longterm, while being at a nice interim place to stay. Price is 900 CHF per month.
 
 
Apartment Wanted : Desperately looking for an apartment in Zurich. 3 rooms minimum, 2500 CHF a month maximum. If anyone knows of anywhere please contact me.
 
 
looking for weeding couples! : I am looking for recently married couples or couples, who intend to marry in next few months for an editorial interview. [email protected]
 
 
1month Mallorca in May / Day and Night Nurse : Hello We are looking for a day and night nurse for a neuropatient for one month in Mallorca for May. The arrangement might be prolonged in Zurich, later on. Thanks and regards
 
 
Sunshine Coast/Winter Olympics : Visit the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia, Canada. Offering a variety of accommodation from one room beach cottages to luxury homes- still open for the olympics as well. The Sunshine Coast is half an hour ferry ride from Vancouver and Whistler. Prices from $65 Canadian
 
 
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