The Colomb Art Gallery - London - Gemma Detti - Solo exhibition
Gemma Detti - Italian Architect and Artist
The Colomb Art Gallery, London is proud to be holding a solo exhibition of art work by The Italian Architect, Gemma Detti.
Gemma has lived in London since 2004 with her current work principally dedicated to unearthing and interpreting emblems of the city’s man-made landscape. She employs sharp lines and strong colours on large canvases to striking effect. Besides her “architectural compositions”, she also paints figurative subjects, though the approach is softened and less analytical.
Gemma was born in Rome, where she studied art and later trained as an architect. Nevertheless her home is in the southern part of Tuscany, where she specialised in the restoration of farmhouses, historic buildings and the construction of new hotels and restaurants. She also spent many years in the South of Italy in the reconstruction after the earthquake of 1980.
In 1992 she studied fresco and marbling techniques in Urbino, which she applied to walls, plaster panels and wooden furnishings. She now works on canvas treated with quartz paint, creating a wall-like surface, on which she lays several coats of acrylic paints with natural pigments. (more)
Chiemsee Reggae Summer 2009
Having reached the 25,000 visitor per year mark, Chiemsee Reggae Summer is one the of the largest festivals of its kind. But numbers alone do not make CRS Europe's leading reggae festival, our mixture of Bavarian Gemütlichkeit, high expectations and legendary parties have propelled us to the top.
You will find our gorgeous festival site sitting at the base of the Chiemgau Alps. Despite its considerable size our festival is very compact and easily navigated by our visitors. Like in the past, the 15th Chiemsee Reggae Summer will take place from the 14nd to the 16th of August and is packed with an excellent line-up of over 40 bands, Dj's and Soundsystems.
The 22nd Cannabis Cup will be held from November 22nd-26th 2009.
The Cannabis Cup is a festival that was started in 1987 by High Times editor Steven Hager, who came to The Netherlands for an
interview with the founder of the first Dutch cannabis-seed company.
The Australian owner, Nevil, lived in a mansion filled with growrooms that Hager dubbed "The Cannabis Castle". The festival, held annually in Amsterdam, The Netherlands is one of the most famous cannabis events among cannabis smokers and cannabis-oriented businesses.
The public is exposed to a large variety of marijuana strains which they then help to judge. A team of judges decides every year which company brought the best marijuana, best new product or nicest booth to the festival.
In 2008, the 21st Cannabis Cup featured the induction of Peter Tosh into the Counterculture Hall of Fame, with performances by Andrew Tosh, Ky-mani Marley, CenC Love, Bushman, Rocker T, and Leon, as well as lectures by Roger Steffins.
Marijuana use is decriminalized in most parts of The Netherlands. Much of the marijuana present is from the different coffee shops around Amsterdam. Usually the Cannabis Cup has a surprise weed, a strain of marijuana that is new to the culture and will be tested by the judges. Many tourists go to Amsterdam to attend the festival.
Due to the decriminalization of marijuana, the Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) contents can be quite high. Therefore, it is recommended for judges to have a high tolerance to THC. Some of the stronger marijuana which comes in 'hash' form can have strengths of up to 75% THC.
A comical tribute to rock-and-roll - Musical Comedians at the Historic Plains Hotel
The popular Musical Comedians bring their hilarious renditions to the Historic Plains Hotel in Cheyenne, Wyoming on March 7, 2009. Michael Mack, Ron Feingold and Kier showcase a fun evening of music and stand-up comedy, and close with a rocking jam session. A true crowd-pleaser, the trio from Orlando, Florida impersonates classic rock-n-roll favorites with a comical twist
All three comedians have been featured on the nationally syndicated radio program, Bob and Tom and they have also appeared on national television shows such as Comedy Central and ABC’s America’s Funniest People.
Guitarist and comedian Michael Mack is well-known for grand finales called “Faces of Rock” that portrays a music medley with a cast of zany characters and impressions.
Ron Feingold is best known for his “One Man Comedy A Cappella Show”. Feingold performs all of his own vocals ranging from bass to soprano. He is also an accomplished drummer.
A veteran performer for over 25 years, Kier is a masterful guitar player and rock musician with convincing representations of Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Dave Mathews, John Lennon, Willie Nelson, U2 and even Kermit the Frog.
Make a night of it with a complete Historic Plains Hotel Comedy Package for two people which includes lodging in a classic room at the Historic Plains Hotel, dinner at the Capitol Grille, tickets to the Comedy Tour, followed by breakfast the next morning for $199 per couple.
For performer interviews contact Ron Feingold at 407-301-4333 or ron@ronfeingold.com. See video clips of the Musical Comedians at www.musicalcomedians.com.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $22 the night of the show. Doors open at 7:30 PM, show starts at 8:00 PM. Call 800-275-2467 or 307-638-3311 for reservations. The Historic Plains Hotel is located at 1600 Central Avenue in downtown Cheyenne.
Built in 1911, the historic Plains Hotel in Cheyenne, Wyoming, features 131 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, allowing guests to experience the spirit of the west in elegant style. Professionally operated by Providence Hospitality Partners, LLC in Denver, Colorado. For more information, call 866-2PLAINS (866-275-2467) or 307-638-3311, or visit www.theplainshotel.com.
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Prolight + Sound 2009 in Frankfurt am Main
The international Prolight + Sound trade fair will present products and services from the fields of event and communication technology, audio-visual production and entertainment from 1 to 4 April 2009. In the 15 years since it was launched, Prolight + Sound has grown continuously into the world's leading trade fair for the sector and for four days every year is the meeting place for exhibitors, trade visitors, dealers and professional users.
The high degree of internationality and the extensive range of products and services to be seen are important factors contributing to the success of Prolight + Sound.
Photo: Messe Frankfurt exhibition - Welzel
Additionally, for the fourth year running, the Prolight + Sound Media Systems trade fair will spotlight media technology and systems
integration exhibitors. In 2009, this segment will be reinforced and its image boosted by a variety of measures and activities.
The high degree of internationality and decision-making authority of visitors to Prolight + Sound guarantee the success of the fair. Trade visitors, who include event-hall operators, planners, dealers, sound experts, lighting designers, stage designers, studio engineers, eventservice providers and stand-construction companies, attend the fair to find out about the latest technical developments, products and services.
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North American Course Racing Continentals and US Nationals
The dates for the 2009 United States Wind & Water Open (WW09) have been set, and not only has the event expanded in length, it's expanded in stature. This year's event will be headlined by the 2009 North American Course Racing Continental Championships as well as the US Kiteboarding National Championships.
The championships, which will be hosted by the Corpus Christi Yacht Club, will take place Tuesday, May 5th through Saturday, May 9th.
Although several kiteboarding championships have taken place during past U.S. Wind and Water events, this will be the first year for this level of competition.
"To have the Nationals and Continentals in Kitesurfing, the fastest growing water sport worldwide, in Corpus Christi is fantastic," said competitor and Omni Hotels GM Nils Stolzlechner.
The event will be sanctioned by ISAF (International Sailing Federation) and an official IKA (International Kiteboarding Association) Grade C event. The points awarded count towards the overall 2009 World Championship Tour competition.
In addition to the Kiteboarding events, the WW09 will also feature the US Windsurfing Regatta, the WW09 Volleyball Classic and the WW09 5K. The WW09 5K will once again be the official warm-up run for the annual Beach to Bay Marathon. (more)
The 21st Dour Festival in Belgium
This means the homepage: On Sept 16th 1989 the first Waloon rock festival opened its gates for the first time. At that time the ambition was to put the village of Dour on the rock map. Twenty years later the first Belgian festival to offer several stages and a camping site has been recognised internationally. Bands and festival goers from all over Europe gather at Dour every summer.
For its 20th aniversary, Dour festival was sold out for the 4th year running (144.000 people over 4 days) 21 000 were present a day early on Wednesday and were treated to a special party Björn Again, Princess Superstar and Showstar dj set for a party that will be remembered for years to come.
A festival for music lovers and discoveries - 16th -19th July 2009
85 € (+ 15 € camping) - 4 DAY FESTIVAL (July 16th til 19th)
+ Camping zone from weds July 15th (4pm)
+ parking or shuttle from Saint-Ghislain station
The 2009 Kitespeed Worlds will be hosted in Port Saint Louis du Rhone from 29.03.2009 till 05.04.2009. Plage Napoleon offers nuking winds during spring, last year up to 60 knots blasted the riders down the 500m course.
Registration is open from now on at http://www.speedworldcup.com/chronocontact/2.html
The elite of kitespeed is expected to take part in this battle, including world record holder and local Alexandre Caizergues, Sebastien Catellan, the first man over 50 knots ever, and hotshot Robert Douglas from the USA.
On the womens side, the battle will be close between world record holder Sjoukje Bredenkamp (RSA) and defending world champion Charlotte Consorti (FRA).
Another giant British stadium rock band joins Roskilde Festival's programme. A terrific act whose tuneful Brit rock is made for festivals, sing-a-longs and arms in the air.
They have been a much requested act by Roskilde's audience all the way up through the 00s – so the festival is very happy to finally welcome the iconic brothers and their entourage back to Roskilde for the first time since 1995.
OASIS (UK) is perhaps the most popular rock'n'roll band in the UK. They have sold over 50 million albums worldwide. The band's two frontline figures, Liam and Noel Gallagher, have become almost as big icons as their two idols, John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
The Beatles’ music is the main inspiration in Oasis’ guitar-driven Brit rock – and with ”Wonderwall”, ”Live Forever” and ”Cigarettes & Alcohol”, the band has delivered contributions to rock history, which will stand side by side with the bigwigs for many years into the future.
CeBIT 2009 in Hannover - Germany is sending a signal to buck the crisis
The countdown has begun. CeBIT, the international ICT industry's leading event, is about to start. 'CeBIT 2009 is sending a signal to buck the international crisis mentality,' declared Ernst Raue, Managing Board Member at Deutsche Messe. 4,300 companies from 69 nations are going to be represented at the event, compared with 5,845 in 2008, he said. 'Given the depth of the world economic crisis, this number represents a success.
In view of the overall business environment, we are extremely satisfied. 4,300 enterprises will demonstrate they are in solid shape and want to put the recession behind them quickly,' he continued. 'At CeBIT 2009 the goal is - now more than ever - to develop new business and act boldly and with confidence vis-à-vis the future.'
Given the latest economic data, Raue accorded CeBIT a special significance. He pointed to the Japanese economy, which he said was currently shrinking at a double-digit rate, with the gross domestic product (GDP) down 12.7 percent year-on-year.
He continued that the U.S. economy had reached an existential low, with the GDP there down by almost four percent. And for Germany, the German Institute for Economic Research DIW was predicting negative growth of 4.5 percent in the first quarter year-on-year, he reported. (more)
Oxford Jazz Festival 2009
This year’s Oxford Jazz Festival was launched with a ‘pre-event’ at the North Wall Arts Centre on 23 January 2009. The Jazz Elite Series - three, once-monthly performances in the lead-up to the Oxford Jazz Festival - began with Mark Bassey, one of Britain’s finest trombonists, supported by local trio 3bpm.
Jazz trombonist Mark Bassey has been described as “a superb and witty player”; “a highly versatile musician who’s playing can stretch from raucous to an exquisite sound with perfect phrasing”. The witty side of Bassey’s character was in evidence; with the audience treated to what can only be described as stand-up comedy between numbers. Bassey played a mix of styles throughout the evening from bop to funk, including some self-penned numbers, and original work by Martin Pickett (3bpm pianist).
Of the solo’s performed, most notable were Bassey’s super dynamic stretches on ‘Alone Together’ and Paul Jefferies’ (3bpm) beautifully lyrical bass work on Pickett’s original piece, ‘Soft Focus’. There was a special treat for Basie and Hefty fans with a totally swinging version of ‘Jive at Five’ and ‘Fidgets’. Bassey’s performance was an opportunity to announce that tickets for the Oxford Jazz Festival, which will take place over Easter (9-12 April), and annually thereafter, have officially gone on sale. (more)
Slipknot, Mötley Crüe and more by Rock on the Rage 2009
ROCK ON THE RANGE--America’s premiere destination rock festival-- will return to Columbus, Ohio’s Crew Stadium Saturday, May 16 and
Sunday, May 17. The 2009 line-up for the nationally renowned festival centrally located in the heart of the country will be highlighted by
performances from some of rock’s biggest artists including Mötley Crüe, Slipknot, Alice In Chains, Avenged Sevenfold and Korn.
“We try to listen to our fans and they've been saying for years that we should play at Rock On The Range,” said Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe. “We're really excited to play one of America's great rock festivals.”
SLIPKNOT’s Corey Taylor says, “Being asked to headline Rock on the Range is an absolute pleasure! Columbus, Ohio has always been very
good to us. The line-up looks great; the shows look fantastic. And I personally think it will be an absolute blast for everyone. See you in May!”
Presented by Right Arm Entertainment, AEG LIVE and Crew Stadium, the two-day, multi-stage music and lifestyle event will feature a potent line-up of more than 35 bands. This year’s well-rounded mix of rock’s top artists also includes Shinedown, Buckcherry, The Used, Atreyu, Chevelle, Flyleaf, Saving Abel, Saliva, Blue October, Hoobastank, Black Stone Cherry, and many more.
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59th King's Lynn Festival - 12-25 July 2009
It’s all go in the Festival office and the programme for the 59th King’s Lynn Festival is well on the way. Summer 2009 in King’s Lynn will be a feast of sights and sounds for all as possibly the most varied programme of events yet, takes over the town from 12 to 25 July.
An exciting variety of entertainment, ranging from a top German orchestra to The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain and Classic Brit award winners Blake, will give this summer’s King’s Lynn Festival especially broad appeal.
With favourites from the classical music world, jazz, folk and top-name writers, artistic director Ambrose Miller said the line-up offered “something for everyone”. “By widening the appeal of the event we are not compromising our high standards but are continuing our tradition of excellence in all that we do,” he said. Classical music remains the cornerstone of the 59th Festival and includes a visit by Berlin Symphoniker, a leading German orchestra. (more)
This year Germany's biggest old-timer rally will for the first time be setting off from Hanover. Participants are due to meet on 4th July 2009 at the exhibition grounds of Deutsche Messe and the 'rolling museum' will leave from here on 5th July on a journey covering just over 2,000 kilometres.
The route leads along winding roads through picturesque towns with half-timbered buildings and magnificent countryside. The high-calibre hotels selected offer wide-ranging cuisine. The event is once again held under the patronage of the Automobilclub von Deutschland (AvD), Germany's oldest motoring association. As in previous years, DEKRA is responsible for monitoring the technical side.
The rally route goes via Kassel, Bad Homburg and Künzelsau to Ulm, then on through Gersthofen to Friedrichshafen. For those in the group wanting a break, there will be a day of relaxation when Lake Constance is reached. Alternatively, a delightful optional excursion into Switzerland is also available.
The next stage of the journey takes participants via the original starting point* Baden-Baden on to Stuttgart, and then past Rüsselsheim to Bad Honnef. Finally, the old-timers will skirt the northern edge of the Eifel mountains right up to Roermond in Holland before heading for the ultimate destination - the Automeile Höherweg in Düsseldorf.
Thousands of spectators are expected here on the afternoon of Saturday, 11th July 2009, eagerly awaiting the spectacle of the rolling museum arriving after its seven day journey. (more)
new energy husum 2009
Over 150 enterprises will be showcasing technology and services relating to the use of renewable energy in two large exhibition halls and the open air section of the international New Energy trade fair in Husum, Schleswig-Holstein (Germany) from 12 - 15 March 2009.
Approximately 13,000 visitors are expected from Germany, Denmark and Austria.
New Energy – New Work” job fair
On all four days of New Energy everything at the New Energy – New Work job fair in the event area will be focussed on jobs and training in the renewable energy industry.
This is where qualified jobseekers can meet prospective employers. The main employers in the wind industry will also be present at the New Energy job fair where they will be showcasing their career opportunities and talking directly to applicants.
Training and retraining establishments will also be providing information about training and college courses suitable for a career in this globally booming sector.
Trade get-together and fair party
The New Energy trade get-together and party on the evening of 14th March will be the social event for the renewable energy sector: New Energy invites the exhibitors and all the north German regenerative energy sector to an evening that will be as informative as it is sociable. Exhibition Hall 2, starting at 18:00.
15th Anniversary FIB Heineken Festival
It seems that Irish music fans have finally had enough of their native weather as record numbers are now swapping sleet and snow for sun and sangria as they head to Spain for this year’s Benicàssim festival. It seems that Irish music fans have finally had enough of their native weather as record numbers are now swapping sleet and snow for sun and sangria as they head to Spain for this year’s Benicàssim festival.
Oasis, Kings of Leon, Franz Ferdinand and The Killers
Tickets have been selling very well through the official Irish ticketing outlet, Ticketmaster, thanks to the phenomenal demand from Irish festival fans. This years 15th Anniversary FIB Heineken Festival headliners are Oasis, Kings of Leon, Franz Ferdinand and The Killers, with Paul Weller also added to the line up. Benicàssim is now considered by many to be Europe's hottest festival - in more ways than one. Situated between Barcelona and Valencia, Benicàssim is now in its 15th successive year and has seen a steady increase in popularity amongst its British and Irish fans combining the festival experience with a holiday abroad. Budget air travel has also made it easier for us to reach continental festivals for little more than it costs to reach one on home soil. (more)
More about Roskilde Festival 2009
In spite of not being sold out, Roskilde Festival '08 makes a profit of DKK 887,405 (approx. € 119,115) for distribution.
About 68,000 people enjoyed the music, sun and atmosphere at last year’s festival. Although there were 7,000 unsold tickets by the end of the party, there is still a profit to be distributed for humanitarian and cultural purposes through the Roskilde Festival Charity Society. And that in spite of the fact that the budget was 70,000 sold tickets.
The total profit thus lands at DKK 887,405 (approx. € 119,115) – which is both surprising and well-done according to Roskilde Festival.
Photo: Jens Dige / Rockphoto
The weather factor
Part of the explanation lies in the weather:
"The great weather has contributed to an increased sale of food and drinks in the many stalls that are primarily run by local associations and tradesmen. Roskilde Festival receives an increased percentage of the trade stalls’ turnover in order to cover a possible loss if ticket sales are not as expected," says Roskilde Festival’s administrative manager, Henrik Rasmussen.
However, the associations that handle trade and service at the festival can rejoice at the fact that audiences were both exceptionally hungry and thirsty. In total, DKK 9,381,100 (approx. € 1,259,208) have been earned for the associations.
A Two-Man Show featuring Raf Veulemans and Marc Janssens
Belgian artists Veulemans and Janssens have one thing in common: they share a passion for the eternal conflict between good and evil, life and death. In their works, this conflict is played out very differently though - while Veulemans stresses the beauty of decay and fragility of life in his taxidermist sculptures and installations featuring the bodies of real animals, Janssens’ sculptures are completely man-made and focus on the struggle of overcoming a mere physical existence.
Often, his figures appear to wish they could escape from the sufferings their bodies are exposed to by battered machines and strange apparatuses holding them captive, and to release their battered spirits.
American artist Christina Graf’s delicate paper installation titled “Merry-Go-Sorrow” will be presented in The Vault, Strychnin’s back room that is reserved for individual artists on special occasions. Opens Friday, March 6th at 7 p.m. (more)
Norwegian bands at Roskilde Festival 2009
Katzenjammer, Klovner i Kamp, Satyricon, Skambankt and Yoga Fire add a Norwegian touch to Roskilde Festival’s current programme.
by:Larm is the name of Norway’s biggest music business festival which has taken place this weekend. Roskilde Festival marks the event by announcing a number of hot acts from the homeland of whey cheese. There is both rock, metal, hip hop, pop and folk from the manifold and rich Norwegian music scene.
The headline above is of course to be taken with a pinch of salt. More Norwegian bands are sure to follow the past couple of days' barrage later on. But for now the sight will be turned a little further south when Roskilde Festival announces new acts in the coming week.
Rosklide Festival 2009 - See you at Roskilde Festival 2 - 5 July 2009. Warm-up from 28 June at 08.00.
World’s Top 80 Bars to Feature in Pub Crawls
A variety of pub crawl adventures, organised by Australian touring company Thirsty Swagman (thirstyswagman.com), will include a selection of the official World’s Top 80 Bars as featured in Australia’s most popular men’s magazine.
Perth, Australia – February 5, 2009 – Travellers looking to quench their thirst at the world’s finest pubs need to look no further than a party tour offered by Australia’s Thirsty Swagman touring company (www.ThirstySwagman.com). The company’s tours, which include the world’s first round-the-world pub crawl, a 12-day Oktoberfest tour and party flights to Asia, feature nine of the World’s Top 80 Bars listed in the February 2009 edition of Ralph Magazine.
“It’s fantastic to see that many of our party destinations have pubs and bars that are officially considered the best in the world” said Karen Logan, Media and Online Manager at Thirsty Swagman.
The selection of Top 80 Bars includes Rock City in Phuket, Thailand, listed as the number 1 bar in the article titled “Around the World in 80 Bars”. (more)
Sporty and elegant Running Boards for the VW Touareg
Conner24.de expanded its range of product offerings and added a premium running board for the VW Touareg. The new generation running boards with their sporty elegant design are made in Germany. They create a distinguished look and assure increased functionality at high added and retained value for the respective vehicles.
Touareg Owners and drivers are impressed by the modern and innovative design: The brushed stainless steel cover prevents corrosion and integrated rubber pads of the Conner Running Boards provide a secure step.
The highlight is the integrated rubber impact moulding providing maximum body side protection, thus the complete protection of the board area is guaranteed one hundred percent.
