Thu, 18.06.2009

Zurich (EN) : Zurich, 18.6.09: Shopping, super espresso & sounds

 
 
Zurich photo trip
 
Ron Orp's photo trip Zurich
 
 
 
Bar/shop
 
  Bring your dollars: The Dollar Baby Bar takes place just once more before the team goes on summer break. This time it's at Bäckerstrasse 57 (the stage entrance for Volkshaus) in an atelier where you’ll find a lavishly-decorated bar and shop selling glamorous dresses and art books. It’s open-ended and, of course, there are also sounds to shop and sip to. Just like in a dollar/pound shop, prices are low, low, low.
Thursday 7 pm, Bäckerstr. 57
 
 
 
Shopping
 
Sale, sale, sale: If you found a great outfit at Thursday's event, maybe you’ll need something to go with it? Lovers Lane, a stunning shop in Kreis 1, launches a final month-long sale, starting this Friday, on their women’s fashion accessories. Their collection includes exclusive brands such as Stella McCartney, Mulberry and Valentino. The sooner you get there, the wider your choice!
19 Jun - 19 Jul, Lovers Lane
 
 
 
Gigs
 
 Yippee yippee yeah: Jeans Team combine house with elements of Neue Deutsche Welle (remember Nena?) and sing about love, dreams and revolution. The band from Berlin plays at Stall 6 this Saturday. The act is followed by DJ Koze who's known for combining electronica with various genres, thus creating sounds which appeal to more than just techno lovers.
Saturday 11 pm, Stall 6
 
 
 
Films
 
All about films: This is the perfect classic film weekend. Start with Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (with Johnny Depp) at Xenix on Friday, then continue with Almodovar's gem Volver (with Penelope Cruz) at the Idaplatz open-air eve on Saturday, and on Sunday enjoy Cape Fear by Scorsese at Filmpodium.
Friday 9.30 pm, Xenix
Saturday 10 pm, Idaplatz
Sunday 6.15, Filmpodium
 
 
 
Weeknight affair
 
 Mercantino Rimini: The Rimini bar hosts an ever-changing market every Monday – except when it's raining. This week the stalls are all about street wear. Although I was one of the few miserable souls who stood in front of locked doors on 30 April (no, it wasn't raining!) I really like this oasis in the middle of the city.
Monday 8 pm, Rimini
 
 
 
Midweek affair
 
You're beautiful: Travelling to Mexico isn't considered a healthy choice at present, so I opt for the self-styled first ‘real’ Mexican bar in Zurich, La Catrina. This Tuesday, Fiona Daniel squeezes herself onto the tiny stage and her jazz, folk, indie-pop mix is quite plainly beautiful. If you already have plans, you can also catch her there the week after.
Tuesday 7pm, La Catrina
 
 
 
Good to know
 
Swimming outside of Zurich: Over the next few weeks, I'll introduce you to the most beautiful spots for swimming outside of Zurich. Why? Because you all know the Limmat and the lake, because the local spots are always crowded and because travelling broadens your horizons. So for a change I’m pointing towards the countryside. Katzensee: I recommend going by bike through Neu-Oerlikon ( national bike route 5) avoiding Wehntalerstrasse altogether. Within half an hour you'll reach your destination and the landscape is dazzling. At the kiosk you can get a pot of margarita (1 litre) for 20 francs (!!) and the sunset is as exquisite as it is at the beach…honestly. Türlersee: Still close to Zurich, this pretty lake is destined for picnics, families and kids. It lies slightly hidden in the middle of a nature conservation area and (here’s the best part) its water warms sooner than the water in our big lake. Greifensee: The second largest lake in the canton is just 10 km away from the city. It's the ideal spot for all of you who prefer to be active with a surrounding cycle path on which you can walk, run, skate or bike.
 
 
 
Eating
 
  Super espresso: More than 600 coffee lovers took part in our survey and named a venue for the best espresso in town. And the winners are: 1. La Stanza (157), 2. Café Noir (97), 3. Bar Infinito (83), 4. Bar 3000 (66) and 5. Caredda (47). Bottoms up!
 
 
 
Reading
 
Voice Magazine: A few days ago I received this well-made online magazine by post or rather on my screen. A variety of individuals refer to personal aspects of their lives such as love, pain, work, future and pride. Voice Magazine is peppered with video and music files and graphic design delicacies.
 
 
 
wulffmorgenthaler.com
 
 
 
 
Forum
 
 
 
City Page
 
 
 
Running : Hi, looking for a nice jogging partner (female, 20-40, open, funny, pretty:)) - I am the same:) Looking forward to your message... with pic...? P
 
 
Looking for Nachmieter, 1.5 room flat : Looking for a "Nachmieter" from 1. august (maybe earlier) in a big 1.5 room flat (with balkony, bathtub and parquet) in a calm area, 10 min. to the trainstation, 3 min. to tram or busstation.
 
 
Family is looking for Apartment : Our family (professional mom, professional dad, 2 young girls) is moving from New York to Switzerland. We're looking for a quiet 3 or 4 bedroom apartment (4- oder 5-Zimmerwohnung) in Zurich. We can move in immediately.
 
 
Room in ZH : I'm renting a room in Kreis 4 in Zurich. it's with shared kitchen and bathroom. No shared living room. for a calm and clean person who likes the comfort of living right in the center of Zurich.I'm female, 30 years old and starting Uni in Sept.
 
 
Room in Barcelona: July and/or Aug : Beautiful and well located room in Barcelona in the neighbourhood of Gràcia, completly furnished with internet. The flat has also a nice private top-terrace of 70m2.We rent three different rooms separately in the same flat.
 
 
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: 700.- (for all four chairs!)
 
 
Eames RAR rocking armshell chair : Wonderful Eames/Herman Miller RAR armshell rocker in rare 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 800.-
 
 
Beautiful furnished 3.5 rm apt in Zurich : We have a wonderful apartment for rent with 3.5 rooms, a large balcony overlooking a beautiful green garden, which also surrounds the entire building. The apartment is in Wiedikon, right near the 9 and 14 tram stop of Talwiessenstrasse.Here is more info and some photos: http://www.homegate .ch/homegate/ detail?lan= d&advertisementid= 103039451Apartment is located close to Goldbrunnenplatz and next to Talwiesenstrasse and is less than 5 minutes from: Trams 9/14, bus 32/33/67, Shopping Center, Migros, Coop, Restaurants, Gemeinschaftszentrum, Swimming Pools, Skating rink, School (Aemtler), Hort und Kindergarten. Apartment lies at the end of a quiet dead end street in a typical Zurich residential area, and surrounded by lush nature. There's a play ground and shared garden area right in front. Also, there is parking available on the Weg (small street) n which the building is located. Apartment is on ground floor. Surface is approximately 75m2 (750 sq feet). Kitchen is fully equipped (incl dishes, etc) and has place to eat. Living room has hardwood floors and a large balcony onto a nice green area. Lots of storage space. Apartment is fully furnished, except for one bedroom, so nothing else is needed to live here.Rent: CHF 2300/Monat inkl. Heat, all charges, and Cable TV.Available: July 1st until earliest end of October and extendable until July 2010 Address: Leonhard-Ragaz- Weg 14, 8055 Zürich (Tramstop Talwiesenstrasse)
 
 
oasis @ Wembley: tickets for sale : I have to sell my 2 tickets for the oasis-concert on 12th July at Wembley Stadium (London). Got pregnant shortly after buying them and therefore can't fly to London next month.Price for 2 tickets: 170.- Fr. (instead of 180.-). Tickets will have to be collected at the box-office in London before the concert.
 
 
wanted: choreographer & dancers : We’re shoting on july 2 and 3 „Die Gouvernante“– our crazy short that got nominated for the Swiss Hotel Film Award. Now we’re looking for a choreographer and lots of dancers. Our film location is the Art Deco Hotel Montana in Lucerne.Please send your application with picture to [email protected].
 
 
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