Thu, 16.04.2009

Zurich (EN) : Zurich, 16.4.09: Art, anniversaries & Bööggie on down

 
 
Zurich photo trip
 
Ron Orp's photo trip Zurich
 
 
Art platform
 
 Swiss art: Plattform 09 exhibits works across various media that pinpoint Switzerland's future art movements. 16 graduates from 8 different art schools present photos, installations, paintings and videos – all selected by an experienced jury. The exhibition at EWZ Selnau, organised by the society KunstWollen, opened its doors on Wednesday. There’s a special highlight for each day, ending with a big party at Stall 6 next Thursday. Entry is free.
15-25 April, EWZ Selnau
 
 
Lunch cinema
 
Feel good: From Thursday to Sunday, Arthouse Le Paris shows Easy Virtue over lunchtime. The plot in short: A young Englishman (Ben Barnes) marries a glamorous American (Jessica Biel). Her New World nonchalance clashes against the traditional airs of the British nobility when he brings her home to meet his parents. Set in the 20s, this film is full of witty dialogue and has a great cast, especially Kristin Scott Thomas as a thin-lipped snob who’s aghast at her son’s decision to marry the sassy, young blonde.
Thursday 12.15 pm, Le Paris
 
 
Party time
 
 Happy Birthday: Inside Switzerland is (in my humble opinion!) the nation’s best English-language magazine. Celebrate 2 years since its launch at Seefeld-Razzia this Friday. Highlights include: a sushi apéro, the film Super 8 by Pascal Greco/Kid Chocolat, flicks by fashionshow.ch, the acclaimed band The Strivers (the bassist is the mag’s music editor) plays a special one-off performance, (I caught their official final gig at Abart, so it’s genuinely the last chance to catch them live); then Dj Miky Merz spins party tunes to test your dancing skills.
Friday 6 pm, Seefeld-Razzia
 
 
Clubbing
 
Weekend clubbing: There are a few good parties on this weekend. Friday at Zukunft features Finish Vladislav Delay, known for his innovative and minimal electronica. On Saturday you have the choice between Timo Maas at Alte Börse and the 5th anniversary celebration of label Glückstück at Walcheturm. I have two pair of tickets to give away for Glückstück.
Friday 12 am, Zukunft
Saturday 11 pm, Alte Börse
Saturday 11 pm, Walcheturm
e-mail for tickets
 
 
Spanish fashion
 
  Spring fashion: Javier Alsamendi, the designer behind the fashion label Alsamendi Barcelona, opened his first shop in Zurich last October at Josefstrasse 45. This Saturday the boutique invites all to a spring apéro to view his latest collection called Tutti Frutti. The colourful textiles, inspired by his travels, are on-trend for those wanting a summery outfit.
Saturday 12 pm, Alsamendi
 
 
Workshop
 
Shake your booty: Les Rebelles are 3 burlesque dancers from Zurich. Now, after performing in more than 50 shows over the last 3 years, they want to share their know-how. To discover the diva in you and get a saucy wobble in your walk, turnout for a tease by enrolling on one of their workshop courses. Skully Bone, Dardy Candy Cat and LouLou BonBon may even start an English group if you e-mail them to let them know in which language you’d like to be taught.
e-mail to Les Rebelles
 
 
Good to know
 
 Out with winter: Sechseläuten is unique to Zurich and the tradition dates back to the Middle Ages. Originally it was celebrated in March and marked the change from winter to summer time. The festivities start with the children's parade on Sunday but the highlight is on Monday when the guilds march through the centre ending with the burning of the Böögg. Although many locals find this tradition dated, elitist and sexist (as women are excluded from guilds) the entire event is transmitted live on TV. For me the excitement starts at 6 pm. When the church bells start to ring it's time to burn the Böögg, a snowman effigy stuffed with wadding and firecrackers. The faster the Böögg burns, the better the summer weather forecast. The spectacle ends with a loud bang when its head explodes. Afterwards you can grill a sausage on the still-hot coals of the Böögg’s pyre. The area by Bellevue will be very crowded but there are loads of stalls to get a bite to eat or a drink.
 
 
Web
 
  Everything is art: What a brilliant idea! 50 undercover agents for Improv Everywhere turned a New York underground station into an art gallery opening event. They transformed the platform’s objects (pipes, electrical boxes, signs, advertisements) by adding ‘artspeak-description’ placards to them, hosted a bar and even held performances.
 
 
Eating
 
Milestone: Meylenstein is an exclusive lounge and bar near Tiefenbrunnen. It's the place to go if you're a champagne lover (they serve more than 20 different kinds) or if you like jazz and swing. This Friday they're hosting Lino Live "the voice of Swing and Soul" followed by Green & Brown from midnight.
Friday 12 am, Meylenstein
 
 
wulffmorgenthaler.com
 
 
 
Forum
 
 
 
City Page
 
 
 
Tickets for Beethoven's third ("Eroica"), 23.4. @ Vaduz : I got 2 tickets for sale (109 CHF each) for excellent seats for Beethoven's third "Eroica" concert by the russ. philharmonic orchestra from St. Petersburg, (Conductor: Juri Gilbo) on Thursday, 23.April in Vaduz. Door opens at 19h.If interested, please reply via Email.
 
 
Temporary renting Aug. 1st - Oct. 31st 09 : Cosy, furnished 2.5 room flat (45m2)in the middle of Zürich, Kreis 4. Very quite area with balcony, open kitchen, bath tub, W-LAN, Digital TV, bedroom to the backside. It includes everything to make you feel confortable at home.
 
 
5-room appartment in Flims : Nice 5 room appartment in Flims (Graubünden) to rent. Situated in the center of Flims Dorf, 5 minutes from chairlift Flims-Laax, in the middle of a beautiful mountain scenery. Flims is only 1 hour away from Zurich (www.alpenarena.ch).Price: 1700.-/mt plus 130.-/mt electricity etc; The appartment is available from 1st of June 2009
 
 
Dinner Show- Adrenalin & Protein : Adrenalin&Protein, with a new Show again on tour: 2. April - 25. April 2009: Thun, 30. April - 23. Mai 2009: Olten, 28. Mai - 27. Juni 2009: Baden, 2. - 25. Juli 2009: Küsnacht ZH, 30. Juli - 29. August 2009: Frauenfeld, September 2009: Kreuzlingen! Reservation: 0793788706 or 0795083149
 
 
looking for a flatshare with 1 or 2 guys : hi therei am 26 years old female, looking for a new home in zurich, i just moved back from london after living there for 2 years. I am very easy going, laid back and flexible.i lived in flatshares for the last 2 years in london and just love it. speak soonthanks
 
 
4 original Eames plastic side chairs DSS (Vitra) : The shells are in light gray and come with the stackable base with row connectors. The stackable bases can be changed also with any other Eames bases. The chairs are NEW and unused. (Original price from Vitra: 249.-/per piece) SALES PRICE: 790.- (for all four chairs!)
 
 
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 830.-
 
 
ART INSTALLATION IN ZÜRICH : Leben in katakombenDear Friends I am S.Ryan R , photographer and designer associated with many projects from fashion to art photography.Currently i am working on a project Titled lebem in katakomben.The theme is about the structure of the catacombs in Paris where you have all human remains collected and placed and stagged in one area. That reminds me of networking of the death. Where i am inspired to work on an networking of living which is YOU. Its going to be structured photography where we need hand in hand help and connection. and every week we have a meet up for the project which is going to take place with 6 different situations.Ist shoot --- done2nd shoot --- done3rd shoot --- done4rd shoot ---Date: 15th April 2009 WednesdayTime: 1600uhr bis 1800uhrMeeting point: Zurich HBDress Code: Casual (Rich) The shoot is gonna be at Zürich Bahnhofstrasse where we try to blend in together with the public and make the shoot. You can wear or get in the role of the rich upper class or middle class zürichens. bring along shopping bags if u guys have some. please sensor the brands on it lol.please invite as much friends you guys know.5th shoot --- Date:17th April 2009 FridayTime: 1600 Uhr Bis 1800 UhrTreffpunkt : Zurich Altstetten bh Dress code: Outfits You wear for dancing or gym or any form of exercise.The Shoot is gonna be at Zurich Altstetten in a dance studio nearby the Alstetten Bh. As this will be the closing photoshoot for this topic i will to have as many people as possible. Its gonna be very much active where you guys will be involved with dance poses but in a formation in contrast with a traditional swiss dance in the middle trying to fit in. Whats most important is You Spread the messages and get all your friends whom are free to be part of this revolutionary project in Zurich. achieving a goal of showing without media we could create a chain.So YOU my friends are the key to my Success.Lets stand hand in hand to make it work.If you need anymore information please mail me or text me or call me.ALL my gratitude and friendly hugs to all of [email protected]
 
 
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