Thu, 19.03.2009

Zurich (EN) : Zurich, 19.3.09: Sound & Stories, Bob Marley & Jazz

 
 
Zurich photo trip
 
Ron Orp's photo trip Zurich
 
 
 
Reveal the secret
 
New friends need to know: As someone who’s always out and about, I tend to meet new people all the time. So, if you’re anything like me, you should pass on the knowledge about Ron Orp’s Mail to those folks you meet along the way. After all, where’s the fun in keeping it a secret?
Give my love to the city,
Ron
 
 
 Meet new people: Kaufleuten Lounge is one of the nicest bars for a drink after work though the entry is a bit hidden; it lies just around the corner from the main entrance. If you fancy meeting new people, this Thursday, the co-organiser Rajesh celebrates his birthday with a special edition of meetup at Kaufleuten Lounge. Meetup organises regular get-togethers for newcomers and locals – English is the common language at these events.
Thursday 7 pm, Kaufleuten
 
 
 
Music film
 
Music clips: Sound & Stories was a section at last year’s film festival in Solothurn for Swiss music clips. M4Music selected the best twelve clips for a namesake film to be screened at Riffraff on Friday (9 pm), Saturday (11.15 pm) and Sunday (12 am). This is planned as a one-off and I have one pair of tickets to give away for each night. The premiere show is followed by a live set by Urban Junior.
Friday 9 pm, Riffraff
e-mail for tickets (specify day!)
 
 
 
Dada highlights
 
 Dududu, dadada: Pecha Kucha is a modern adaptation of the traditional slide show. The presenters introduce their projects with 20 images and talk about each one for 20 seconds. This Friday Pecha Kucha is held at Cabaret Voltaire. Two of the seven events are held in English (Inside Switzerland Magazine and Tine Melzer) the rest in High-German. On Sunday, there is a Dada flea market at the same venue selling clothes and "special objects".
Friday 8.20 pm, Cabaret Voltaire
Sunday 12 pm, Cabaret Voltaire
 
 
 
Bob Marley
 
Get up, stand up; stand up for your rights: Musikschau presents the best music documentaries of the last 30 years - in bars - as the founders believe watching music films is like watching football (the more the merrier!) This month's screening is dedicated to Robert Nesta Marley aka Bob Marley aka Berhane Selassie and you can view Bob Marley & The Wailers at Acapulco for free this Monday. The film was launched in 1980, a year after Marley died of cancer.
Monday 8.30 pm, Acapulco
 
 
 
Cool sounds
 
  Sweet Dakota: North and South Dakota are two plain, but wide, states in the US where the winter is cold and long. Perhaps taking inspiration from these desolate areas, the English band Dakota Suite captures this chill in their unique sound, creating low-key soundscapes without vocals or guitars. This certainly isn't happy music but it is heartbreakingly beautiful! 
Tuesday 8.20 pm, El Lokal
El Lokal
 
 
 
Hot sounds
 
Slow smouldering: Mama Rosin from Geneva have released their second album (Brule Lentement: Yes! That's Cajelicious) and celebrate the event at Helsinki this Wednesday. They’ll warm your heart with tunes ranging from blues to calypso, psychedelic to African and Caribbean music. The thirteen new tracks are "a gumbo of old Cajun and zydeco roots, minced and spiced up with the power of the new millennium" - sounds interesting.
Wednesday 9 pm, Helsinki
 
 
 
Good to know
 
Jazz is in the air: Zurich sports a variety of jazz venues with varying acts, so I thought a short overview might be helpful. Moods im Schiffbau: is probably the best know address for jazz, funk, soul and blues with 230 concerts per year. Also, half of the programme contains Swiss acts. Bazillus: hosts concerts every Thursday night. The owners don't just book any groups, preferring to choose their own spontaneous blend of musicians and artists. Jazzbaragge: promotes a musical exchange between professionals and newcomers. Every Wednesday, you can listen to their jazz jam sessions for free. Tina Bar: is the place for all piano jazz lovers, with concerts on Tuesdays. The upcoming events feature either Chris Conz or Buddah Scheidegger. Blue Note: describes itself as a "sashimi sound experience". Melancholic jazz, trip hop or ambient provide the background to tasty Japanese delicacies. Fabrikjazz: is in charge of the jazz programme at Rote Fabrik. This Saturday shows Sun Ra Arkestra. The collective from Philadelphia is directed by Marshall Allen, who celebrates his 85th birthday with his own soul arrangements and blues compositions.
 
 
 
Eating
 
 Go East: Indian: Kobal, a busy and authentic south Indian locale. Thai: Jacky’s Wok, surprisingly unrenowned with good food and an interior à la Lily's. Tibetan: Tibetasia offers specialties from Tibet and Northern India. Lebanese: Cedre serves an enormous variety of mezze.
 
 
 
Being famous
 
Internet Famous Class: Facebook, Twitter and the like can transform normal users into online celebs. If you want your 15 minutes of fame, a course at Parson's New School For Design in New York will show you how. If you don’t live in NYC, here’s a film showing what the students do.
 
 
 
wullfmorgenthaler.com
 
 
 
 
Forum
 
 
 
City Page
 
 
 
2 room apartment in Seefeld : Address:Kieselgasse 2, 8008 ZürichPublic viewing dates:Public viewing on the following dates and times:Thursday 19th March: 6PM-7:30PMFriday 20th March: 6PM-7:30PM Details: 1 bedroom appartment in Seefeld. The flat is located in the heart of Seefeld, very close to public transport (Tram 2 and busses and S-Bahn at Bahnhof Tiefenbrunnen), close to Zürich Lake and surrounded by several shops and restaurants. The flat is on the Ground Floor with 1 bedroom and a big living room, kitchen and bathroom. Furniture included: The furniture in the apartment (primarily bed, sofa, wardrobe, desk and dining table) is relatively new and owner would give preference to those who would be able to purchase most, if not all, of the furniture. Price can be negotiated.Contact details:For more details and viewings please email H.Latif on [email protected].
 
 
Kreis 4 : Nice and bright 2 rooms flat 57m2 1580.- per month idealy located Langstr. 135. 5min to Zurich HB, coop, Lilly's restaurant. Possibility to have with garage (170.- per month). Available from 1 May 2009
 
 
Eames RAR rocking armshell chair : Wonderful Eames/Herman Miller RAR armshell rocker in black/anthrazit. It's a fibreglass shell that is no longer in production like this. It is in excellent vintage condition. The rocker base is new and of very good quality with walnut runners in a very nice wood structure. Price: CHF 980.-Prices in vintage design stores are much higher!
 
 
furnished flat to rent (6-12months) : Completely furnished, stylishly renovated apartment in a house built in 1900 to sub-let for 6-12 months. This apartment features natural light in every room, high ceilings, beautiful original parkett flooring in most rooms and mosaic stonework (Terrazo style) in the entryway and kitchen. The 4.5 room apartment (90m2) is on the first floor and offers a large bedroom with a double bed, a comfortable living room, dining room / library, office/dressing room, a small sunroom, a renovated kitchen with dishwasher, ceramic stove, marble countertops, and built-in glass cabinets. The well lit bathroom has a shower and lots of cabinet space (the toilet is in a separate room of its own). There is also a modern alarm system with keypad entry. Also included in the furnishings are a television, vcr, dvd player, small stereo, an ISDN connection and a cable connection. A washing machine and tumbler are available in the cellar 3 days per week. Location: By foot, 2 minutes to two tram stations (Tram no.. 9 and 10) with connections to Zurich Main Station (12 minutes) Oerlikon main station (10 minutes) and Paradeplatz (via Bellevue; 18 minutes). Other attractions: Shopping within 5 minutes walk, Irchelpark jogging path and the university campus just 3 minutes walk away and walking on the Zuriberg just 10 minutes walk. Rent: CHF 3600.-- / month. Security: 2 full rents (returnable at end of rental)Available: immediately Parking space: 1 space available behind house for an additional charge.
 
 
3 piece sofa for sale :White 3-piece sofa, good condition, <3 years old. Price ONO.
 
 
London : plan to visit London (4 pers.) mid April for 4-5 nights and looking for clean and not too expensive place to sleep
 
 
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