Thu, 29.01.2009

Zurich (EN) : Zurich, 29.1.09: Super Bowl, art auction & Zeitgeist

 
 
Soul and indie pop
 
 New talent: Restorm.com is a platform that supports new bands. They found 120 bands to compete for the two concert slots at Hive this Thursday. A jury chose five finalists and fans voted for their favourite two: K-Rings Brothers (soul, punk and reggae) from Germany and Vela (indie rock pop) from Zurich. Decide for yourself if they’re worthy winners.
Thursday 9 pm, Hive
 
 
 
Film opening
 
Good vs bad: Starring Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson and Eva Mendes, The Spirit tells the story of a dead cop who returns as a spirit to fight crime. Adapted from the legendary comic strip, it's a classic action-adventure-romance from genre-twister Frank Miller (Sin City). I have 5 pairs of tickets for the opening night to give away.
From Thursday, various cinemas
e-mail for ticket
 
 
 
Film and dance production
 
  Hollywood: Is Hollywood a dream-factory or a dream-destruction machine? Hollywood Angst, a work inspired by David Lynch's Mulholland Drive, embraces choreography, music and theatre at Tanzhaus. I have five pairs of tickets to give away.
Sat 8 pm & Sun 6 pm, Tanzhaus
e-mail for ticket
 
 
 
American football
 
It’s Super Bowl time: The restaurants Iroquois and Cheyenne will take care of all American football fans. Watch the Super Bowl on a large screen and fight your night-time hunger with burgers, hot dogs and other snacks. I’m supporting the Pittsburgh Steelers, with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, over the Arizona Cardinals who have no known Swiss connections.
Sunday 11:30 pm, Iroquois & Cheyenne
 
 
 
Art auction
 
 Going once, going twice, gone: The gallery mehrzweck-halle is a large showcase on the facade of Hotel Seefeld, where various art works are displayed. Every day throughout Advent, a different artist’s creation was featured. Now those 24 pieces will be auctioned to the public at Cabaret Voltaire this Sunday. Entry is free and the images (with their starting prices) can be previewed on the gallery's homepage.
Sunday 2 pm, Cabaret Voltaire
 
 
 
Weeknight affair
 
Revolutionary sound: Captain Ludd play beautiful music on nearly all acoustic instruments, this Tuesday at La Catrina. What do they play? In their words: more texmex than calexico, more folk than Bon Iver. Btw: Captain Ludd was the imaginary leader of the Luddites, a social movement of British textile artisans in the 19th century who protested against the changes caused by the Industrial Revolution.
Tuesday 8 pm, La Catrina
 
 
 
Good to know
 
 World Economic Forum: From 28 January to 1 February the World Economic Forum 2009 takes place in Davos under the motto Shaping the Post-Crisis World. I'm aware that Davos is not Zurich but this event generally has an influence on Zurich too, as 2,000 leading international personalities from economics, politics, culture, religion and science are expected. Swiss TV shows all the speeches live, along with additional interviews, on SF Info. The programme is aired in the original language with a German translation. Meanwhile, The Public Eye Awards, presented this year by our favourite Swiss Bond villain character, Anatole Taubmann, provide a critical counterpoint to the forum. The worst companies of the year, as selected by public vote online, receive shaming awards while the best initiative is honoured with the Public Eye Positive Award. This year's poll is already closed, but may be something worth keeping in mind for next year.
 
 
 
Web
 
 City list: Zeitgeist ranking, published by Hub Culture, is the annual list of the 20 most important cities in the world. The ranking is compiled on the basis of members’ ongoing discussions about what's important, what's going to happen, etc. Washington is the new No 1. No surprise there. Everybody’s looking at the city where important decisions should be made and impulses followed - for a pretty new world.
 
 
 
Eating
 
Opening: After four months of refurbishment Helvetia re-opened its doors as a new boutique hotel with restaurant and bar. The chef, Françoise Wicki, earned 16 Gault Millau points in her last job, so you know that she knows her cooking. On the menu you’ll find traditional dishes from different regions in Switzerland, but expect them to cost a bit more than in your local next door.
 
 
 
wulffmorgenthaler.com
 
 
 
 
Forum
 
 
 
City Page
 
 
 
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Save&Style am 26. Jan 09 von 16-20h :Enjoy this ladies event with a specialsale for designer fashion of GLAM.inand a free styling treatment or a relaxing shiatsu massage, offered byJ-7 hair lounge. Drinks are included.January 26th, 2009 | from 4 - 8 pmNägelihof 1| Zürich Niederdorf | Tram4 &15 to Rathaus |1st floor of café annabelle
 
 
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Furnished room : Hi. 28 year-old woman, in the cinema industry, is looking for a furnished room from March 1st until... ? 500.- max, in Zürich if it's possible! I'm a pretty quiet and responsible person, I like to chill out too. I speak French, English and am learning high German.Please call me on my mobile : 079 279 53 02 or by email : [email protected]. Thanks !
 
 
Tandem german and english : Hi, I am an Australian (English speaking) seeking to learn deutsch, and someone to do tandem deutsch-english. I can help you refine your English, and in exchange you can help me by talking with me in basic German. Can meet wherever, in Zurich city is good for me.
 
 
looking for English speaking flatmate : 1 room in a nice 3 room flat with balcony available from 1.March for 850Fr..Kitchen, bath and living room to share with me (f/36).
 
 
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