FEBRUARY
| Flamenco Festival | 16th-28th | Odeon Theatre MAP; Atheneum MAP | | The Flamenco Festival is the largest cultural event organized by the Instituto Cervantes and the Spanish Embassy in Romania. Throughout the entire month, performances will be given in the art of flamenco: see both classic and traditional shows, as well as vanguard pieces in the genre. Tickets can be purchased at the event locations. Unfortunately, the Cervantes Institute couldn’t provide us with a full program list, but you can find some of the upcoming shows here (only in Spanish and Romanian). FEBRUARY | Burn Babylon 8
| 19:00 | | | Burn Babylon 8 is coming back to Bucharest this month at Club Goblin. For their first event of the year they prepared a full evening of dancing and fun for all reggae fans. The music won’t stop until after sunrise. Tickets can be purchased at the club in the night of the event for RON 15 (one JagerMela included). | FEBRUARY 20 | Visual Rock Fantasy II | 20:00 | | | Visual Rock Fantasy II is a cultural event that offers a combination of images (photo-processing, 3D, photo, graphic, painting) and music (rock - the major genres and subgenres), in a unique show in Romania, aiming to promote the artists’ works and live music. Tickets available at the club. | FEBRUARY 22 | Ten Years After in concert
| 19:00 | | | Forty years after Woodstock, the event that made them famous, Ten Years After is still one of the most famous rock bands in the world. This month, fans will have the chance to watch them live, for the first time in Romania. Tickets are available online at www.vreaubilet.ro, in Unirea stores and at Palace Hall for RON 50-150.
| | Open until FEBRUARY 28 | Romania Today: European Central Bank Annual Photography Award 2009 |
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| For anyone who appreciates modern photography, this photography exhibition, entitled “Romania Today”, is a must-see event at the Parliament Palace.
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| | Steps into Romanian Culture: Traditional Romanian Dress | | | | Join us (Fundatia Calea Victoriei and City Compass) for a morning of exploration: how have Romanian geography and customs shaped traditional folk dress? Learn the characteristics of different Romanian counties how status is expressed through attire. We’ll touch on similarities in neighboring regions and the pre-Christian heritage of one of Europe's oldest peoples.
At the turn of the 19th century Queen Mary of Romania wore traditional apparel at official balls, inciting a new trend amongst the elite of the time. In the 1970s, it was again very fashionable, and ABBA, among other artists, wore Romanian shirts at concerts. The famous painting The Romanian Blouse by Matisse inspired Yves Saint Laurent in one of his creations. Entrance fee: 80 RON/adult. Parallel workshop: "Painting for children" by our art professor Miss Petreanu: 40 RON/child (over 2 years) Soft drinks and water are included in the entrance fees
Please register with alecsandra@victoriei.ro | The band that won “Best Hungarian modern rock album” from the “Hungarian Music Awards 2008”, Subscribe, will perform in Bucharest at Club Fabrica as part of a three day tour in Romania; they will be promoting their latest album, “Contradictions”. | | New Model Army in concert
| | | | New Model Army will perform live in Bucharest at Hard Rock Café as part of a promotional tour for their album, “Today is a good day”. Tickets are available online at www.eventim.ro, www.bilete.ro, and in Germanos and Vodafone stores for RON 50. | | Fifth Annual Viennese Ball | | | | Organized as a charity event, the Viennese Ball is one of the most exclusive events of the year with over 1100 guests participating: from high-ranking politicians and business leaders from Austria and Romania to a broad assortment of other international guests. This year, the ball will take place on the 27th of February at the Parliamentary Palace. For more details, visit www.vienneseball.org
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| | | Fox's Bar Review with Richard Fox | Fourteen | ADDRESS: Strada Benjamin Franklin Nr. 14 Sector 1
PHONE: +40 (0)741 123 098 WEB: WWW.FOURTEEN.RO Fourteen is an English-owned bar new on the Bucharest night life scene which opened its doors in October 2009, and I have to say what a little gem. Situated at Strada Benjamin Franklin 14 just to the side of the | Athenaeum,it is a basement bar club run by a very friendly and welcoming team of bar staff serving up good wines, cocktails and a selection of draught and bottle beers, including Newcastle Brown Ale, which makes me feel right at home! The bar has a cosy feel with its exposed red brick walls and soft lighting, ideal for an early evening drink, with bench seating and tables along the walls playing background tunes. As the evening progresses the tunes are gently rev’d up playing a mixture of 80's, Brit pop with a few of your favorite anthems in the mix. This is a great venue for a private party if you want to invite 80 of your best friends. Fourteen is open from Tuesday ‘till Saturday 7pm until very late. | | presents this issue's Hint! | This issue's hint is actually a double hint! First, a brand-new site about Romania that has a lot of great information about travel and culture. The site has a blog format, so check back regularly for updates! www.visiting-romania.com Next, we have a new section on our website called 'City Compass in the Press'. There you can find articles written by and about the company, as well as some video clips. Check back often as the section is growing! Click HERE or at the bottom of the newsletter!
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NATIONAL OPERA: see website for
official schedule
Tango Emocion February 16, 18:30
Carmen February 17, 18:30
Corsarul February 18, 18:30
Evgheni Oneghin February 19, 18:30
Don Pasquale February 20, 18:30 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs February 21, 11:00
| Madama ButterflyFebruary 21, 18:30
Before “The End” AfterFebruary 23, 17:00
Giselle February 24, 18:30
La Boheme February 25, 18:30
Le Nozze di FigaroFebruary 26, 18:30
Corsarul February 27, 18:30
Petrica and the WolfFebruary 28, 11:00
Macbeth February 28, 18:30 |
AT THE ATHENEUM: see website for official schedule
GEORGE ENESCU SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA (GESO) Concert: GESO Conductor: Gerd Schaller Thursday & Friday, February 18/19, at 19:00 Concert: GESO Conductor: Amaury Du Closel Thursday & Friday, February 25/26, at 19:00 |
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presented by: |  | If you are new to the country, get ready to enjoy your first Mărţişor! Celebrated on the first of March, the holiday welcomes the beginning of spring. Men traditionally give women a small talisman on red and white strings (also called a Mărţişor), and it is worn for up to two weeks after March 1. It is said that wearing the Mărţişor will bring good luck, power and health to the wearer in the coming year. You will see them everywhere on the streets from small vendors, so don't be shy about getting one for the special women in your life! | | | Expat Service
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events | Our next City Tour is the 'From Communism To Democracy- Bucharest Minibus Tour' It will be on March 6, 9:55 am. Sign up now to guarantee a spot on this fascinating tour! We will take you places that most expats living in the north and tourists never see: typical communist-era neighborhoods that really haven't changed much since communism. Our expert guide (a Bucharest native) will take you on a journey to deep within the heart of the city's cultural and political history: fifty years of communism, twenty years of democracy, and the "Golden Age" of the interwar period have all shaped the city in different and profound ways. After visiting many engaging sites, neighbourhoods and a traditional market, we will have an open discussion for your questions and comments in a hotel for approx. 45 minutes. The discussion will be moderated by our guide. Duration: 4 hours Price: RON 100/person, including snacks and coffee after the tour during the discussion. Registration: Please write an e-mail to office@citycompass.ro and specify the number of guests you would like to bring along. | |
