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FROM HAPPY HOOkER TO HAPPY HOSTESS
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THE SILENT PROCESSION
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‘HET SCHIP’
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MARCH AT THE MOVIES
BIRD WATCHING IN AMSTERDAM
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SUNDAYTILLWEDNESDAY
SAMHOUD & PLACES CONNECTS PEOPLE
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23 THE DAM REGULARS
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the Amsterdo teAm Looks like it’s been the longest winter ever in Amsterdam, and the chilly weather is coming to a close. We are anxiously waiting for the whole weather to change as winter ends and spring is in the offing. Soon flowers bloom with sheer abandon and there will be the sprouting of new leaves symbolizing new things to come, new life, new aspirations and new hope for all. Soon the whole of Amsterdam will burst into life. Terraces and parks will spill over with the local people and visitors from all over the world, taking fair advantage of the warm sunny days. For those who want to have a glimpse of the sheer explosion of a multitude of colors can visit the famous fields covered with tulip flowers. To anyone desiring to visit the Netherlands, spring is the finest time of the year. In springtime Amsterdam, flowers are everywhere, but this rare and incredible floral landscape can be glimpsed only for a few months of the year. And the most suitable spot to see all those spectacular flowers in bloom is by visiting Keukenhof, the stunning outdoor garden, open to the public during the period that ranges between March 21 and May 20 this year
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From Happy Hooker to Happy Hostess D
id you ever take a sneaky peak into your mother’s or grandmother’s hidden stash of literature? If so, you may have come across a copy of Xaviera Hollander’s ‘The Happy Hooker: My own Story’. In the 1970s the autobiography topped the bestseller charts and sold 13 million copies. Xaviera Hollander, a former Indonesian born Dutch prostitute turned Madam took New York by storm with her honest accounts of her experiences in her own infamous New York Brothel. But it did not stop there, she went on to write a column for Penthouse Magazine titled ‘Call me Madam’ as well as a number of books and even became a theatre producer working in the Netherlands and in Spain. To top it all, for the last 10 years she has been the proud owner of Xaviera’s Happy House Bed and Breakfast in the elegant Beethovenstraat neighbourhood, around the corner from De Pijp . She invited me over to her home and B&B for a chat and a cup of tea to check out her cosy establishment and give me an update on the latest from the world’s most famous Madam. I was somehow not taken back by what I thought was a move to a quieter, wholesome life in a grand, colourful home in a plush area of Amsterdam. ‘I never sit still, I am always re-inventing myself’ she told NPR radio, something the infamous Burlesque MC Shai Shahar brings up in the documentary made about her life ‘Xaviera Hollander: a portrait of a sexual revolutionary’. No matter where life takes her, she always bounces back and starts doing something different with the same energy. I was right that I should have not been surprised by another re-invention of Xaviera, but I was wrong about ‘a quiet life’. She says herself that with running the B&B and taking on the role of The Happy e-Booker as well as writing her forthcoming book ‘Wall Talk’ (an account of her 40 years in the property) she has been busier and happier than ever. As her adorable dogs and beautiful Siamese cats chill out
in the attached living room, she tells me that the decision to run a Bed and Breakfast from her home provided a good way to earn money after she stopped writing for Penthouse Magazine. Her partner at the time saw an advertisement in the paper from a brand new B&B agency looking for people willing to rent out a room or two to visitors for B&B purposes. ‘Well, since I always let everyone sleep here for free and I have these spare rooms, why should I give someone else a percentage? So I built a small website, started advertising and my name soon began attracting customers. Just like in the Happy Hooker days, the parallel is very similar, the negotiation process is question, question, offer. But now people bring their own bums. A lot of customers even stop by for an evening with their liaison, for a Cinq a Sept (a 5 to 7 rental)’. Not exclusively however, her home has also welcomed large families, owners with pets, same sex partners and a New York Burlesque group who got free rooms in exchange for a free Burlesque show at her house. The establishment is also a hit amongst mildly physically impaired guests as it is fully equipped with a ramp and an electric chair lift. In addition her place is also conveniently located in walking distance from the the RAI congress centre so it is occasionally flooded by businessmen. During our chat I find myself bringing up the Happy Hooker label more than is necessary, but Xaviera is not offended as she understands my drive to do so ‘ The Happy Hooker became a world famous trade name, the Happy Housewife, the Happy Hairdresser etc’, to which I eventually find out are titles she never endorsed when with a sarcastic smile she replies ‘me, the happy housewife?’ and laughs. So it is clear that you will not find her knocking about the kitchen in a messy apron holding on to a ladle. Instead she relies on the help of Philip, her husband of 7 years, business partner and the talented in-house cook. In fact, the first time they met, her opening line was ‘Can you cook?’. And the rest is history. Xaviera also holds workshops where she teaches ‘The Art of Love Making’, the do’s and don’t’s of sex. These workshops (a gathering may be a more appropriate word considering the laid back atmosphere she describes) is usually attended by groups of up to 12 people, mostly women. She fills me in on a typical event: ‘ We get a lot of Hen Parties. I first check out what the girls are all about, I get them to tell me how they met their husbands and get them comfortable to be verbal about their experiences. Inevitably sex does come up in conversation even before I start my official talk’. This is followed by wine and a 3 course meal cooked up by Phillip, served in their spacious living room, finely decorated with Indonesian and Mexican sculptures, original pieces of art, erotic paintings of the classiest type and framed photos of Xaviera. ‘We sometimes even get a couple of the ladies coming back, to stay with their husbands’ she tells me. This
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is not unusual as The Happy Sleeper often sees guests come and go and come back. Much like regulars which in the end is the point behind Xaviera’s business venture ‘Basically to me the Bed and Breakfast is a place to meet interesting people, to make friends and make connections’. The room which caught my attention the most was the charming wooden chalet in the back of the Spanish garden, or the ‘lover’s nest’ as she calls it. A painting of Xaviera hangs above the bed; if only it could talk... The Happy Sleeper strikes me as a great option for those escaping the stuffiness and corporate atmosphere of hotels in the centre of Amsterdam, without compromising on a bohemian feel. At
Xaviera and Philip’s home you won’t only feel welcome, but you are sure to hear some interesting stories from a woman who is not only ‘a jolly Madam at heart’ but also a ‘people pleaser and a bit of a mother figure’. Certainly all the right ingredients to draw up a very successful path from Happy Hooker to Happy Hostess. Sometime in Mid June, Xaviera will be celebrating her 70th birthday with a bang. Expect live music and a bunch of colourful guests. Join by participating in the event (dance, sing, cook, entertain) or purchase a ticket by contacting Xaviera through her official website. For more info, visit Xaviera’s Official website: http://www. xavierahollander.com To book a room: http://www.xavierahollander.com/sleeper or email bb@xavierahollander.com To purchase Xaviera’s book and products: http://www. xavierahollander.com/shop/books-dvd-s-and-cd-s
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Restaurant CafĂŠ Van Puffelen Prinsengracht 375-377 1016 HL in Amsterdam
Telefoon: 020-624 62 70 www.restaurantvanpuffelen.com info@restaurantvanpuffelen.com
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5 MOUTH WATERING CHOCOLATERIES
Image: David Leggett
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aking chocolates is an art, the same as making perfumes, designing chic clothes or blending fine liquor. This art is assiduously followed in the many Chocolateries that abound in Amsterdam. So we went around the great hospitable city looking for the best five Chocolateries that are truly a class among themselves. Forget Lent, give into temptation!
HET OUD-HOLLANDSCH SNOEPWINKELTJE OR THE OLD DUTCH CANDY SHOP
2e Tuindwarsstraat 8 Het Oud-Hollandsch Snoepwinkeltje literally takes the cake as the embodiment of the wholesome Chocolaterie. Situated in the previously working class district of the Jordaan, it is the kind of store where locals, tourists and expats can spread out their saved up coins gleefully on the sales counter and choose mouth watering treats from the many old fashioned apothecary jars. Mariska, the owner who seems to be everywhere at the same time, is ever ready with suggestions, demonstrations, calling all the regulars by their first names. Look around and be enchanted by the distinct ambience of the place.
PUCCINI BOMBONI
Singel 184 Puccini Bomboni is a hot favourite with tourists visiting Amsterdam. Puccini’s handmade bonbons really are a product of craftsmanship. There are the time-tested flavours such as cognac, caramel and walnut with their own unique aromas and tastes, not to mention the exotic flavours of gin, tamarind and aniseed. Expect to be fully satisfied, as the spirit of adventure is aroused within you. Other chocolate delights include sprinkles as well as stock cocoa and many more. They wrap their sweeties so affectionately and beautifully in a packaging of glossy purple with a fine bow to boot, that Puccini’s bonbons are indeed a delightfully tasty gift.
VAN VELZE’S CHOCOLATERIE & PATISSERIE
Eerste Oosterparkstraat 7 The proprietress is from Ireland and the chocolates available at this incomparable establishment reflect the fact. Within its precincts, you can get chocolates sporting exotic flavours such as fennel and Guinness, sweet chilli and balsamico as well as bonbons made from Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa in the more classic flavors such as champagne, raspberry, and cinnamon. If so requested Van Velze also provides sugar or lactose free chocolates.
CHOCOLATL
Hazenstraat 25-A The fact that Chocolatl is a spanking new Chocolaterie does not take away anything from it, as it has become a favourite for many in no time at all. The speciality of this inimitable chocolaterie is premium chocolate bars bearing famous international brands. Here you can find anything from the renowned French chocolate maker Francois Pralus and his 100 per cent cocoa bar to Summerbird’s sets of eccentric chocolate sushi not forgetting of course the can of chocolate “sardines” created by Cluizel and Vosges’s chocolate bacon bar. The personable owner named Eric Spande is modestly humble considering his vast knowledge in regards to his rare treats.
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Haarlemmerstraat, 122 If you happen to be the kind of person who strays away from the beaten path and likes to experiment, then this is just where you want to be when thinking of buying exotic chocolate. This shop is celebrated for their unusual bonbons such as caramel and cayenne, tamarind and sambal, as well as tamarind and sea salt. Now, can you hope for anything more out of the box! Of course, Amsterdam’s Chocolateries are not limited to these five, as there are many more worth mentioning and visiting. With all this temptation around, don’t blame us if you turn into an incurable chocoholic.
6 THIS DAM LIFE Just Add Culture A surinAmese experienCe By Yahaira L. Reyes The Surinamese people are considered one of the most integrated ethnic minorities in the Netherlands. Although there are several links between these two countries, the cultures differ. A former colony of the Netherlands, How do both cultures relate and associate with each other in the city? I spoke with Miss Margery about her experiences in Amsterdam and Dutch people.
Born in Suriname, Edgar Davids started his career playing for Ajax and became an icon in Dutch Football
Margery, our lovely interviewee
M Surinamese Ruth Jacotts represented the Netherlands in the Eurovision Contest back in 1993
The Dutch-Surinamese journalist Anil Ramdas was awarded the prestigious E. du Perron Prize. Image: Paul Blank, http://www.postproduktie.nl
argery is an accounting and marketing assistant. She lives in Amsterdam since she was 8 years old. She and her younger brother came to Netherlands with their mother during the 1980’s. They settled near Muideport station with their Surinamese stepfather. They came, as many others, during the mass migration of Suriname nationals between 1975-1980, after the country’s independence from the Netherlands. She grew up and went to school in Amsterdam Oost. Although the area was primarily a Dutch community at the time, she also remembers having friends from Morocco and Turkey. The different cultures around her were no issue: “… I was in a school with children from different backgrounds but coming from Suriname – a country where people from many different cultures and nationalities live together and accept each other – I quickly got used to different people”. What is there to love about Amsterdam and the Dutch? “I think Amsterdam is very open-minded about the people who come to live here and we all try to live together in harmony. That is great. I cannot think of any other city in the Netherlands I would want to live in”. “I like to see Dutch people in a party; whether outside or inside no matter the type of music, they dance their asses off! I don’t know if its lack of shame, but they seem free and I enjoy seeing this behaviour”. How about the personality of the Dutch people? Any dislike? She laughs “ok, let’s spice it up a bit”. “Many see the women and Dutch people as very liberal, and if you look in the dating scene you see that a lot; men waiting and women approaching them. At the end of the day, I am from south-America and I like a guy who likes a woman
and is clear about that”. “Although their appearance is masculine and I find them attractive I personally feel that their conduct is the opposite. I prefer if they take charge at the beginning”. Have there been any bad or upsetting experiences? “In college when I decided to study and do internships in the corporate world I realized that, although the Dutch world seems very tolerant, when it comes to this level of corporate life you feel the difference. It is made clear that you are from another country”. “People tend to set the differences on the table, and I think “yeah I know I am black, have voluminous hair and large earrings and I guess you needed to point that to me one more time”. This is strange for me, but maybe this labelling is not strictly of the Dutch but of corporate people worldwide”. For her and many others, Dutch tolerance is not perfect. A report made by Humanity in Action, in 2011, studies statements such as the following: “despite the ability of Surinamese and their communities to integrate into and succeed in Dutch society, they are unable to overcome basic perceptions of them based on their skin colour”. The country and city are not immune to the race issue. The situation exists also in other countries. Many see it as a consequence of rapid globalization with societies, which many times, can be unprepared to accept new and different cultures. For Margery, and most of us, however, Amsterdam remains in general a liberal society. She embraces her Surinamese culture, enjoying their traditions, diverse cuisine and love of nature. All of this while loving Amsterdam and its people mixture, making the city her beloved home.
BULLDOG HOTEL: HOME FROM HOME
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IF yOU’RE LOOkInG FOR a pLacE TO sTay wITH a HOME FROM HOME vIBE, THE BULLDOG HOTEL sHOULD yOUR FIRsT cHOIcE.
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here most people might associate the Bulldog brand with weed, this shouldn’t put you off. It is, after all, one of the first five star hostels in the world, and attracts people from all over the world. The rooms are clean, and like many hostels now, dorms aren’t the only you’re looking to spend a bit more you can also rent out an apartment. The Bulldog Hotel has been around since 1996 and has gone through several changes since including renovations and refurbishments. The Bulldog brand has been around even owner Henk de Vries tried to do more than just selling weed and hash and create a surrounding for young people to feel comfortable, experiment of course, and meet each other.’
You can definitely see this vision in the lounge downstairs and the roof terrace, which has a bar during the summer months. In the lounge there is a very social atmosphere. With groups of young people enjoying themselves, playing games, having a smoke or watching a film, it is a popular choice for travellers staying there. The bar is spacious and also has a pool table, wifi, and reasonably priced drinks and food. The lounge was last updated in 2011, when they added more sofas in all of the corners, and changed the lighting which gave it a much more relaxed feel. It helps that the staff are so welcoming and friendly and will come over to make sure you’re ok if you’re sat on your nationalities, which is an extra bonus.) Many of the staff have said `Together with this location, the way the Bulldog exists boring day’ `Backpackers come here in several ways. They are brave. They have been in an aeroplane for 20 hours, or in a train, or in a bus, they travel for hours, they walk for hours, they maybe get lost, maybe they pay too much for the taxi, or they eat something too expensive and then they come here….they should feel home immediately.’ The hotel’s location is a short distance away from Dam Square and it sits on the edge of the red light district, so it’s an ideal base to explore Amsterdam from. It is in a safe neighbourhood, it is easy to find, and it is a short walk from Central station. This hotel is all about the relaxed vibe, and this is helped by their strict policy which doesn’t allow for hen or stag groups, sports groups, or male groups of more than children anywhere in the hotel. The building itself is much bigger than it looks. There are four ranging from eight to twelve beds, there are all female dorms
available as well as standard mixed dorms. The rooms are reasonably priced, and inside there are a mixture of bunks and single beds and most importantly, the rooms are clean. If you’re worried about security there are lockers in each dorm so you can lock away your valuables. All of the dorms have a private bathroom as well, complete with hairdryer. You can also hire private rooms, which are quite spacious, and if you choose the more luxury rooms, there are televisions with a Wii console! There are also nine apartments which are spacious, airy and bright. Designed for groups between two to five people it includes a kitchen, a generously sized lounge and a bathroom. The Bulldog Hotel has all of the amenities a traveller needs, including a 24 hour reception, wifi throughout the hostel, washing machines, dryers and most importantly an area to socialise - the Lounge Bar. With a company motto of `Nothing is normal, everything is comfortable’ you can definitely see that this rings true - the rooms are clean, the staff are friendly, it is in an excellent location and the most important thing, is that it still manages all of this even for those who are on a budget. Prices range
(depending on the season, and number of people). As always, the prices fluctuate throughout the year.
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‘Het ScHip’: DutcH arcHitecture, expreSSioniSm anD brickS
By Athena Zap Photos by Anastasia Sopikioti
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ooming into the district of Spaarndammerbuurt from above, in an attempt to locate the famous “Het Schip” in Amsterdam West, one sees the three streets Hembrugstraat, Oostzaanstraat and Zaanstraat enfolding a remarkable building block, outlining a triangular door knob which once turned, opens the gate into the spectacular world and work of the Amsterdam School. The Amsterdam School is broadly known as a style of architecture that emerged in the early 1900s in The Netherlands. A group of architects, through their exploration of space, shape and form, rebelled against tradition thus suggesting a new approach to architecture. Driven by socialist ideals, the Amsterdam School style was often applied to social housing and public institutions. Its representatives stretched architecture’s dynamics and turned it into concrete or, more precisely ‘brick art’. Yet, brick was just one of their materials and means of expression for these architects also liked vivid colors, ornaments and manipulation of both the exterior and the interior. They treated buildings as sculptures and molded them in curves and peculiar shapes in the name of elegance. With the implementation of the Housing Act in 1901, the Amsterdam School found the opportunity to propose an alternative design for social housing. Blending concrete and abstract elements one of the architects of the School undertook and completed a project emphasizing and highlighting the artistic side of architecture while also introducing quality living for the lower classes. ‘The Ship’ (“Het Schip”) designed by Michel de Klerk, one of the main representatives of the Amsterdam School is an apartment building representative of this specific style of
architecture. Michel de Klerk, a prodigy swiftly recognized for his genius, tackled a difficult task and created a community including a school, a post office and social dwelling. The result was a remarkable building block loosely resembling a ship that is slowly making its way in an invisible sea. The structure takes you back in time recalling the days of Dutch imperialism and ruling of the seas, while at the same time reflecting the cultural exchange with the colonies. The building exudes an exotic aura blended with brick expressionism and borrowing gothic, classic and modern elements in a quest for a new architectural language. Both the interior and the exterior of the building are covered with elaborate details subtly alluding to Antoni Gaudi,
often seen as the father of international Expressionist architecture. Starting from the post office, which as of 2001 is the museum of the Amsterdam School, and slowly walking around the building, one can admire the beautiful masonry, the repetitive curves and the unique details on the building’s façade. It is as if the building breathes or moves while also changing shapes thus revealing its secret corners. Beyond the curves one can find extraordinary projections of crows, tiny windmills and an archer, let alone the ‘cigar’ and the little tower with a ‘feather’ on its top, which adds to its uniqueness. The museum also allows a tour inside a restored working class apartment, designed by Michel de Klerk and a glimpse into the turret. We see the artist’s vision, how he molds the building in the shape of a ship and his attempt not to disturb or destroy what is already there. He incorporates the already existing school in his design thus creating a hybrid brick synthesis uniting the past with his present. Yet the architects of the Amsterdam School didn’t limit themselves to architecture. Nearby the school one can also find the street furniture exhibition at the museum garden, plus a small stamp and photo exhibition inside the museum’s premises. Whether one is interested in architecture and design or not, visiting the “Het Ship” is an unforgettable experience allowing us to admire the expressionist movement and the artists’ insight as far as society and architecture are concerned. Despite of being just a source of inspiration the structure provides much food for thought about the present and the future of architecture in a modern social context. The Museum Het Ship is located at Spaarndammerplantsoen 140, for more information call +31 (0)20 4182885 or visit http://www.hetschip.nl/en
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YAMAZATO: THE TOP JAPANESE RESTAURANT IN EUROPE Y
amazato, located in the stylish Hotel Okura on Ferdinand Bolstraat in the charming Pijp district, is the premiere Japanese style restaurant in the whole of Europe. Boasting one Michelin star, Executive Chef Masanori Tomikawa has carefully designed each dish to reflect the seasonal changes of Japan. If you’ve never had a chance to visit a truly authentic Japanese Kaiseki style restaurant or you find yourself craving a remarkably unique culinary experience, Yamazato is waiting for you. To call Yamazato “authentic Japanese” would be an understatement. It’s actually the only Japanese restaurant on the continent to have earned a Michelin star. Yamazato Marketing Manager, Joyce Aerts tells us that people come from all over to enjoy the delicacies. “Not just Amsterdam locals, but also people from the greater Amsterdam area and other places in Holland.” For those who know what they are looking for, Yamazato is a destination in itself, “We even have a lot of Germans who travel all the way from Germany just to taste the food here.” Yamazato is also an ideal spot for a business meeting or a place to take clients for dinner. It’s classy 15th and 16thcentury Sukiya style décor, scenic view of the Japanese garden, and renowned Japanese hospitality are sure to make an impression.
ExTRAORdINARY SUSHI
The sushi bar is located at the head of restaurant, where travelers, tourists, and business people alike sit and enjoy a front row seat at the chef’s counter. This is where the magic happens. Watching the chef slice each piece of fish is like watching Leonardo de Vinci adeptly apply paint that would become the uncanny smile of the Mona Lisa. At Yamazato, you’ll discover just how sushi is supposed to be prepared. This is not your average sushi bar. Joyce describes the skill of the chefs, “They are not ordinary. In Japan, it takes years to become a sushi chef. You have to be trained in everything: in the cutting, in the preparation. It’s really hard to do.”
MAkINg dINNER A dESTINATION
Kaiseki refers to the traditional Japanese multi-course cuisine served in delicate wooden boxes or on fine porcelain plates. This kind of food can only be described as wholly
aesthetic because it is meant to excite not just your palate, but all the senses. The lunchtime bento box contains several dishes such as tempura, sashimi, and other carefully arranged fare to whet your appetite. Dinner is something else altogether. At Yamazato, you’re encouraged to sit and relax while you dine. The seasonal
menu contains 6 or 7 course dishes, which as Joyce reminds us, takes time to enjoy, so relax and allow yourself to take it all in. Each dish reminds one of a work of art. The taste and aroma is equal to the visual composition. In other words, the preparation of each meal is nothing short of a masterpiece. The food and atmosphere combine to make each experience at Yamazato an unforgettable one. Itadakimasu!
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DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER BIRD WATCHING IN AMSTERDAM: YES IT IS POSSIBLE!
“Diamonds are forever.”
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his is probably the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about these precious pieces of pure beauty. One diamond can light up a whole room – and even shine beyond it. Now imagine many, many diamonds – sparkling, enthralling, capturing the light and winking with their smooth edges - a scene truly stunning, fiddling with the imagination – a scene that seems so distant and dreamy. Yet such a marvel can be found within the borders of Amsterdam! That’s right – our fair city is a home to an amazing collection of gems and diamonds in various forms – in jewels, single, even as parts of art pieces. The Diamond museum is something one of the places in Amsterdam that you just have to see for yourself in order to grasp the idea of what amazing experience it offers– going there truly is a must, not only for people who appreciate the beauty of gems, but also for everybody who is taken away with art and history. Old weapons, jewels, tiaras, crowns and other instructed with diamonds and precious stones creations of art and monuments of craftsmanship can be seen – an experience that will take you on a stirring journey throughout the halls of the museum. Your experience there can also come with an engrossing educational part. You will have the chance to observe an explanation about the formation of these rare, mysterious creations, called diamonds. The program continues with a film about the polishing procedures and a brief overview of the enigmatic, intriguing craft that the goldsmiths practice. The whole experience ends with a tutorial of how to evaluate a diamond – the four C’s - carat, clarity, colour and cut. After that you will be taken to the most interesting part – a tour through the wonders that lurk deeper in the building. One of the most significant pieces is one amazing katana sword, made of Murano glass, with diamonds and rubies in it. It has 1967 pieces of diamonds and 494 pieces of rubies in it - this numbers can only represent a shadow of the beauty teeming from this Japanese sword. Another interesting thing is that at some point you will be presented to one very special room – the glamour room. It is filled with diamond shaped mirror through the line, showing to the common eye, how diamond and glamour go together. Well, dear reader, I gave you a glimpse of what you can expect in the Diamond museum – the uncovering of its other offers is entirely up to you now! Website of the museum: http://www.diamantmuseumamsterdam.nl/en
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eeing all those pigeons in Amsterdam, one would think that the sole object of bird watching in the fine city is the pigeon. Nothing can be farther from truth. To get away from all the usual birds that throng the city, and find some variety, it is necessary to move away from the bustling city and go birding in the many parks scattered around Amsterdam. Get down to Vondelpark, Flevopark or Rembrandt Park (among others) and get your binoculous on! The best time to reach these scenic parks abounding in greenery is either in the early morning or around midday. Vondelpark is by far the most famous of the parks in Amsterdam. This wonderful park is compared to the famous New York City landmark of Central Park. The size and shape are very similar between the two, but Vondelpark isn’t particularly central, although the location is still really handy for most visitors. Once in one of these parks, you will be astounded by the number and quality of birdlife right in the heart of Amsterdam. They s are home to an extensive array of birds such as Garden, Marsh and Reed Warblers, Blue Tit, Nuthatch, Rose Ringed Parakeet, Common Whitethroat, Greenfinch, and Blackcap. Another interesting place to visit is the Kinseldam, which is an extensive rocky dam wetland along with IJdoorn,which offers nesting ground as well as shelter to Black-tailed Godwit, Little & Great Ringed Plover, Common Redshank, Eurasian Spoonbill, White-fronted Goose, Barnacle Goose, Avocet, Little Grebe, Goldeneye, Great Black-backed Gull, Mediterranean Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Fieldfare and Scaup. The two fine birding locations are just a fifteen minutes drive from Amsterdam. The grasslands around Fort of Krommeniedijk have a profusion of meadow birds. With the arrival of spring, certain areas surrounding the fort are kept deliberately flooded. These regions attract a host of migratory birds and they love to sojourn there for a while. The wet region welcomes numerous special birds such as large crowds of Lapwings, Golden Plovers, Black-tailed Godwits, wild geese as well as ducks. This fine bird sanctuary is just 27 kms away from Amsterdam. Another haven for birders is the Naardermeer,a protected area, this it is necessary to acquire a special permit in order to visit it. It has been preserved as a reserve because since 1906 it remains a major region for birds, and now includes a number of habitats comprising of pools, lakes, swamp forest, willow thickets, reed beds as well as canals. The area abounds in birds such as Purple Heron, Bitterns,
Black Tern,Garganey,Great White Egret and others. In the summer birds like Northern Hobby, Marsh Harrier, Warblers like Savi’s, Grasshopper, Reed and Sedge Warbler arrive in droves. If you can go a little further, and drive the 40 kms that it takes to reach Oostvaarderplassen, which is maintained as a fine nature reserve in the Netherlands. This reserve consists of both dry and wet lands. In the wetlands known as Markermeer, molting geese often arrive to feed. This
nature preserve is home to such varied birds as Cormorants, Barnacle geese, Spoonbills, Great Bittern and White Herons. To make things easier for you and not wasting any time by going on a possible wild goose chase, it is advisable to seek the services of a seasoned bird guide or join one of the many conducted birding tours available from within Amsterdam parks or contact a speciaized agency. Happy birding.
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The Rose-ringed Parakeet, a wholly exotic bird is seen in large numbers in and around the city of Amsterdam. Primarily a bird of India, parakeets are highly adaptable and could withstand the frozen winters of the foothills of the Himalayas. This has made them acclimatize themselves to the bitter winter in Europe. According to a recent report in De Staadard, they spread to Holland from the neighboring Brussels where some of them were released. Soon the enterprising birds spread to Holland too and once here, they established themselves without more ado. However, it is not all rosy as these highly competitive and hardy birds pose a threat to smaller birds native to the area. Besides, they reproduce rapidly and prolifically and have no natural predators of kind.
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amhoud & places is that perfect restaurant that combines rich, ethereal cuisine with the classy elegance that you’d expect from a 2 Michelin starred establishment without taking itself too seriously. It’s the perfect place for connecting with people. Recently, we sat down with Marketing Manager Myriam Lingeman and Executive Chef Moshik Roth to find out why. The Layout The beautiful dining area of the main restaurant is located upstairs and out of the way of the relaxed and interesting longue downstairs, where you can also order a meal from the same menu or just sit and have drinks with friends or a client. There’s also a killer cocktail bar where you can imbibe some of the best and most innovative cocktails found in the city. Did we mention it’s only a five-minute walk from the Centraal Station and open for both lunch (12pm-3pm) and dinner (7pm to 1am)? That makes &samhoud places one of our favorite spots to recommend for business meetings, birthdays, and well, just about any activity you’d want to do at a bar or pub, you can do here at &samhoud places! Being right smack dab in the middle of the city makes it the choice spot to meet with friends and clients. As Myriam points out, “&samhoud is all about connecting people, inspiring people, networking, making a place you want to come to.” Upstairs you’ll find the sit-down restaurant atmosphere you’d expect from a two star Michelin restaurant. Downstairs you’ll find a cozy longue where you can eat, relax, and enjoy a drink with friends or clients. At the front, the excellent bar staff will serve you an amazing cocktail.
The Clientele At &samhoud places, everybody is welcome! According to Myriam, “We are very explicit about our clientele. Here, everybody is welcome. It’s the ideal place to takes clients for lunch or dinner on the weekdays. On the weekends, we are mostly populated by locals and tourists.” That nifty cocktail bar downstairs is perfect for checking it out over a delicious drink and deciding if you want to come back for dinner later. Believe us, you will! The Food Executive Chef Moshik wants to bring gastronomy to the world. “It’s a place where I want to connect people. I want people to think of it as if I am inviting them into my home. I try to send people out of the restaurant with this idea in their mind: You are my guest. Come back soon.” Executive Chef Moshik hand selects only the best products to use in his exquisitely constructed 6 and 7 course dishes. For himself, Chef Moshik finds it difficult to choose a favorite dish because everything he prepares is designed with such care and thought. “There’s a difference between making food and creating food,” he explains. “The moment you create food, you have broken some rules. When you are making food, you are making it from a recipe. What I do here is create.” According to Chef Moshik, “a chef must understand the product in order to get the maximum out of that product. The goal for me is to make it perfect instead of changing
it into something that it is not. A tomato tastes different in the summer when it is in season then when it is not and if you understand that then you can create dishes that make sense.” You simply have to see and taste the Tomeato Burger. Made from entirely from homemade ingredients, upon a cursory glance it looks almost exactly like a Big Mac from McDonalds. But the taste, wow. Is it tomato or burger? satisfying meal that won’t break your wallet. Myriam adds, “Chef Moshik’s goal is to give gastronomy to the world. We want to have all kinds of people enjoy our cooking. You have to see it like a house where you feel like a comfortable guest.” Eet smakelijk! &samhoud places
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AmsterdAm’s Historic cAnAl Belt
Image: Amsterdam Municipal Department for the Preservation and Restoration of Historic Buildings and Sites (bMA)
By Ashley Howe
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he Amsterdam canals have a rich history starting 400 years ago and were part of the economic and cultural boom during the 17th Century. The three canals which comprise the canal belt are the Herengracht, Prinsengracht and the Keizersgracht. Originally constructed in the Golden Age, the canal belt was built to improve the infrastructure of the city, to allow for new development and was part of a project to turn Amsterdam into a port city. In 1602 the Dutch East India Trading company (or VOC) was born and this led to a massive boom in maritime trade, shipping goods from all corners of the globe. Because of this Amsterdam became one of Europe’s most important cities, which led to an influx of immigrants seeking wealth. It attracted many highly skilled craftsmen, the political elite and the artistic elite. By 1685 Amsterdam’s per Capita income was four times that of Paris, which led to a huge boom in real-estate development along the canals during the 17th and 18th Centuries, many of which are still there today. In 1621 the West Indies Company was formed, and this meant that the Dutch became the centre of the slave trade between the West Coast of Africa, the Americas and the West Indies. At one point the WIC was the second biggest trader of slaves in this area, it wasn’t until 1790 that they stopped trading because of abolitionists and slave rebellions. This year Amsterdam will be celebrating 150 years since the abolition of slavery. By the 19th century the city was in decline. The maritime trade suffered because of wars with France and England, and at first paying the French and English to maintain the freedom of the seas seemed like a good idea, but very quickly the costs mounted up, leaving Amsterdam stripped of its wealth This also meant a huge increase in poverty for Amsterdam, and several freezing winters caused transport problems which quickly led to food shortages. With Britain blockading the coast because of their support in the American war of Independence, the British very quickly started to attack
Image: Klovenier Burgwal (canal) Amsterdam Holland
Dutch trading posts around the world which led to the dissolving of both the Dutch East India, and Dutch West India trading companies. Today, the canals are host to many colourful events, most notably Queen’s day and Gay Pride both featuring lots of music, festivities and dancing. With all of the celebrations going on in Amsterdam this year, the Canal festival in August is set to be a highlight, with both indoor and outdoor performances of classical music in different locations all over the city. The best way to explore the city’s canals is on the water and there are several boat companies offering different packages, so you can experience the canals both during the day and at night. If you’re looking for a bit more of an adventure though, from April onwards you can learn how to paddleboard in the Ij and on Amsterdam’s canals (although it’s closed during the winter, because nobody wants to fall into the freezing water).
There are also exhibitions going on throughout the year around Amsterdam where you can learn about the vast history of the canals, but the best place to learn about it is at the Museum Het Grachtenhuis (Museum of the Canals), where they have an interactive exhibition where 400 years of history is covered in just 40 minutes. It is also a canal house built in the 17th Century and inhabited by many wealthy traders over the years, so the house is a piece of Golden Age history in itself.The Amsterdam Museum is also exhibiting the story of the Golden Age where you can learn about the economic prosperity during the 17th Century, which is running until August 2013. So, the canals have seen it all. From the rise and fall of the Dutch East India company, to the present day, all without really changing that much. It is rare that a piece of history this old still works as it would have done 400 years ago (though with much less traffic), and still maintain its beauty. Here’s to 400 more years.
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The SilenT ProceSSion By Diw M Amsterdam has many faces and one of them is ‘Miracle City.’ The term is rooted in a miracle dating back to the medieval times and celebrated every year without fail. This miracle seems to have occurred in the Heiligeweg, one of the many streets along which the presentday tourists love to stroll. Dutch Catholics have been observing the anniversary of this miracle ever since. The commemoration takes the form of a Still Omgang or ‘Silent Procession’. The route of the procession takes in several landmarks related to the ‘Miracle of the Host’, known otherwise as the ‘Miracle of Amsterdam’. Amsterdam has been a centre of pilgrimage ever since the Middle Ages. Tradition tells us that on the 15th day of March, 1345, a person lay critically ill at his home.. Feeling certain that his death was imminent, he asked for the presence of a priest in order to perform the last rites. As soon as he received the host, the last sacrament, he turned sick and vomited. Abiding by the custom, his vomit was cast into the burning fire. To everyone’s surprise, the very next morning, they found that the host remained undamaged among the ashes. Although, it was duly placed in a box and a priest took it to the parish church it was found back in the sick man’s house miraculously. It was again taken to the parish church with the same result. This miracle initiated a new tradition called the ‘Miracle Procession’ as everyone took the event as a divine sign that should be known to all. Some time afterwards, a pilgrimage chapel was constructed at the location of the miracle, the “Holy Site” or Heilige Stede and where the man’s house once stood, Kalverstraat became the Heiligeweg or “Holy Way”, the centre of the pilgrimage route. People thronged to the city from near and far to participate in the large, magnificent Procession. In the 16th century, Amsterdam came under Protestant rule with the result that the Catholic Church became illegal and Catholic masses along with the celebration of the Miracle were banned. Saying Mass in Catholic Churches was done clandestinely. Yet, a large crowd would gather in the city in the month of March and proceed to walk as the silent procession along the Kalverstraat and through the city. None could accuse this being a celebration of the Catholics as it was mascaraed as simply a band of friends taking a walk in silence through Amsterdam. The old tradition of depicting the Miracle Procession
remained so ingrained powerfully in the minds of the Amsterdammers that all through the period ranging from the 17th - 18th centuries, people inhabiting the city somehow managed to continue with the yearly celebration but on a scale that was much diminished. The age old tradition was perpetuated within the clandestine church of Beguinage and people kept walking the same route as the original Procession. With the restoration of the Catholic faith in the late 19th century, a plan for the Silent Procession was initiated in 1881, and grew into the present tradition, the perpetuation of the Miracle Procession which comes to an end with Mass said in any one of the parish churches in Amsterdam. Actually, the Silent Procession is manifold: for some it represents an original tradition whilst for others, the importance lies in the meditative character of the Procession. According to the spokesman of the Secretariaat van het Gezelschap van de Still Omgang “Through the silence and the absence of outward display, the participants feel bound to each other and apart from the worldly city through whose attractions they pass.” The procession begins at Spui and winds its way through locations such as the ‘GedachteNis’, where the former Holy Stead is situated and as it reaches Rokin, it passes the
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Column of the Miracle and ends up in the ‘Heilige Stede’, where the once clandestine church stands. Nowadays, the silent procession is joined by not only the Catholics but people of all shades of belief. Silent, without ostentation, the Procession has become an understated tradition of the great city and in a way symbolizes the solidarity of all of the inhabitants of Amsterdam. The Still Omgang of 2013 will take place on the 16th of March.
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By Tsvetomir Todorov March is coming – the expectations are that it will bring warmer weather and more sun, but hey – you never know. This is why it is a good idea to have a plan for inside activities – like going to the cinema perhaps? We have prepared some short reviews of four of the most anticipated films to come out this month, enjoy!
BroKen
Broken tells us the story of one young girl, whose life changes dramatically after she witnesses a violent attack. Combining drama and thriller, Broken is the type of movie that is filled with emotions, dynamics, and controversial events. It is a chance to experience
the misfortunes of the character, as well as to feel the passionate strive for survival, the hope and the belief of a brighter future. Filled with unexpected twists, a world seen from the perspective of the shaken main character is presented for the viewer to experience. Starring Tim Roth and introducing Eloise Laurence, catch this intense drama from the 8th March.
and on dvd...
the sweeney
“Think like a criminal to get one.” Fast, dynamic and conflicting - The Sweeney is just the thing that may put some more thrill in your Friday night! Released on the first of March, it is an action thriller about The Sweeney Flying Squad – a division of the police force, enforcing the law the “old way”. The legendary detective Jack Regan (Ray Winstone) and his rising partnerwill do whatever it takes to get a job done – especially when it is about Jack’s old rival, who is making a grand return on the London crime scene.
hitchcocK
It is an unusual love story about one of the most famous
filmmakers of the 20th century - Alfred Hitchcock - and his wife Alma Reville, played by Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren respectively (wow!). The events occur during the making of Hitchcock’s famous movie Psycho. It is a drama filled with emotion and controversial feelings – the stress and dynamics from Psycho have a reflection on the life of the filmmaker and he has to meet and cope with them, while alluring Alma and maintaining their relationship. It will be released on DVD at the 12th of March.
oz: the great and powerful
One of Disney’s last offerings – Oz: The great and powerful tells us about the origins of L. Frank Baum’s all-famous wizard character. Oscar Diggs (James Franco) - a circus magicianwith questionable ethics who is not taken seriously by others - leaves the well-known Kansas and finds himself in the unfamiliar and totally new Land of Oz. He thinks that he has a real chance of finding his fortune, and that it lies just a few easy steps further, until he meets three suspicious witches - Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who hold the belief that he is the great wizard they’ve been expecting for so long. You can trace his stirring adventures from the 8th of March, when the film will be launched worldwide.
Welcome Home SHortcutz AmSterdAm
Photos by Imprint Magazine
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hortcutz has arrived fellow Amsterdammers! The project providing a weekly platform for filmmakers and filmlovers alike is already in full swing every Wednesday night at our city’s favourite rooftop, Canvas. Showing a minimum of 3 films a week, the only criteria imposed is that the film is under 15 minutes and produced in the Netherlands in the last year. It is no wonder, Shortcutz Amsterdam was included in Time Out’s 10 Bright Ideas for 2013. The concept is not about mere spectatorship, but about bringing together up-and-coming industry names and film lovers to enjoy, discuss and above all network. What is more, every showing includes a very informal Q and A session with the featured directors. With two films competing weekly for the Winner of the Month, the competition is backed by an all star jury, who are given the difficult task to select an entry to be screened at the Eye Film Institute. The carefully selected board comes from all walks of culture, the 10 jury members include Jans Possel, the director of Mediamatic Foundation, the Dutch actor Vincent van Ommen, the legendary director, and screenwriter George Sluizer and the infamous street artist Laser 3.14. Not bad huh? The project began 3 years ago, back in Portugal and soon found new homes in Spain, England, Germany, Ireland and last month it was finally firmly established in Amsterdam.In Portugal the project has been the birth place for 3 of the filmmakers labelled as ‘the young generation’ including Andre Badalo, whose short shown at Shortcutz Lisbon went on to win a Los Angeles Movie Award. Alexa Rodrigues, the executive producer of Shortcutz Amsterdam explains the suitability of our city for such an event: ‘In the beginning it was difficult to pass on the idea that it is a weekly event, people here are so used to the idea of festivals,which is good but they only last one week, one occasion. That is the main issue, not so much the competition from other events, because Shortcutz is unique, there are no other weekly platforms for filmmakers’. That it is a unique event it is true. Amsterdam, the city of festivals boasts all year round activities, especially in the film department, from the Underground Cinema weekly screenings to an array of seasonal film festivals. However as aforementioned, Shortcutz is not simply about watching and above all it is ongoing, as Alexa bluntly puts it: ‘go there, meet people, start new stuff, send it to us and compete at Shortcutz!’. Week in and week out. Another defining feature of the event is of course the format screened, the short film, snappy but not shortlived, it is incredible how filmmakers can turn 15 minutes into a fully fledged piece. This format I am told is ideal within the context in which the Shortcutz project is always carried out: in public spaces, namely bars, which asides from being highly sociable networking spots, also provide an environment where you can catch the unassuming public. Going to the public rather than waiting for them to come to you.
Shortcutz, a self proclaimed non-profit organisation, is a necessity and a welcomed solution in the current economic climate. In recent years it has become
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impossible to talk about art and culture and avoid the question of the recession, the impact of the cuts and the repercussions faced by aspiring creatives. Alexa highlights the role of the project in supporting the creative industry: ‘ Shortcutz Amsterdam is doing more than just putting filmmakers together which is important in the current situation but it is also fuelling a public interest in cinema’. What is more, it is not only the audience who gets to watch cutting edge, locally produced short films for free but most striking perhaps is the exempt of an entry fee for those who wish to show their films (unlike big corporate film festivals where a hefty fee is charged for entrances). ‘It is nice to catch these young filmmakers now, as they have the potential to be major filmmakers in the near future. The audience feels like it is nurturing their careers and their future success. It is good to see the locals in your country supporting you’ says Alexa with a smile on her face when she refers to the potential projects created through, at and for the event she runs as Shortcutz Babies. Whether you are a filmmaker, a film buff or are simply looking for something different to do whilst sipping on a beer, Shortcutz Amsterdam is the place where locals can swap business cards, get inspired and get known. In this exchange everyone is a winner.
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paradiso
studio 80
sugarfactory
23 March 2013
21 March 2013
17 March 2013
Weteringschans 6 | www.paradiso.nl
fuzed: far too Loud
Genre: Electro, Dubstep, Drum&bass
31 March 2013
Magneet Kick off Benelux, Space Girls, The Itches, Artificial Happiness, Dj Elfje, Qeaux Qeaux Joans, Pure!soul!power!, Isis, Sorrie Area, Tettero, Bmkltsch Rcrds Presents
13 april 2013
Koekoek invites WaNKELMut (NL debuut) sauna / Get Physical), Mike Ravelli & Miss Melera Franklin Reeves, Jama, De Bovenzaal, Prunk, Pony, Cat Carpenters, Kevin Duane, De Kelder, Bakermat, Robin Fett, Daan De Boer, Elior Belmonte, Der Tucan.
29 april 2013
(Queensnight) - Krush groove invites diplo tysquad, The Flexican & MC Sef, DJ Punish, Girls Love DJs, FeestDJRuud, FS Green, Abstract, EL, Henzel & Disco Nova,
29 april 2013
aciiiiiid
Time: 23.30-05.00 | Genre: Classics, Acid & AcidTechno
6 May 2013
the Knife Time: 20.30
11 May 2013
drumcode Night Capriati (4 Hrs B2b), Bart Skils, Ida Engberg, Reset Robot
Rembrandplein 17, www.studio-80.nl
Wknd
Line-up: Julien Chaptal, Vincenzo de Bull, Max Abysmal
22 March 2013
gregor tresher’s Birthday
Line-up: Gregor Tresher (DE), Petar Dundov - live (CR), Mike
Lijnbaansgracht 238 | www.sugarfactory.nl
Wicked Jazz sounds club Night
Line-up: D-Rok (DJ), Jules de la Courgette (DJ), Berenice van Leer (vocals) | Pablo Minoli (guitar), Howard Sie (sax)
18 March 2013
yolo
Line-up: Team Chachi en Elroy Vanderley
23 March 2013
tomorrow is now, Kid
Line-up: - Agnès (Sthlmaudio Recordings, Drumpoet Community, CH), Inner Sense (My Love Is Underground, FR), Daan Groeneveld, Alex Salvador, Times Are Ruff, Malin
28 March 2013
Wknd
Line-up: Juan Sanchez, Dorine Dorado, AM&I, Lumiere Time: 23.00-4.00
30 March 2013
Bla Bla invites Week-End club | Berlin W/andrea oliva
Line-up: Daniel Sanchez (Bla Bla), Andrea Oliva (Cadenza), Dave Vega (De) & Marcus Kraushaar (De) | Time: 23:00-5:00 |
6 april 2013
19 March 2013
pump
23 March 2013
terry toner invites Nachtrime
Line-up: Terry Toner, Timothy Watt, Watt Jr., Maya J, Joija
24 March 2013
Wicked Jazz sounds club Night
Line-up: Leroy Rey (DJ), Mr Speak (DJ), Paul van Kessel (vocals), Floris van der Vlugt (sax), Tony Roe (keys), Wouter
25 March 2013
yolo
26 March 2013
compound W/ Henning Baer & dimi angelis pump Line-up: Henning Baer, Dimi Angélis, Dispar Vulgo, Gloom,
29 March 2013
Ledlight district (Mysterland), Raphaella Brown (Club Werck, Mambo Beach Curacao), Freakquen-C (Lemon Rave)
17 May 2013
crystal fighters Photo: Wankelmut (blog.promotion-us.com)
31 March 2013
Wicked Jazz sounds club Night
Line-up: Phil Horneman (DJ), Jay.Soul (DJ), Berenice van Leer (vocals), Laurens Priem (guitar) and other musicians
escape
panama
club nl
24 March 2013
20 March 2013
21 March 2013
Rembrandtplein 11, www.escape.nl
episode
Line-up: Frederik Abas, Tony Cha Cha , Kimberlee Ramirez,
28 March 2013
Oostelijke Handelskade 4, www.panama.nl
Of Je House lust
Line-up: Dj Jean (Tech-house set), Bass Robbers, Asino di Medico, Gio Brown, Row Sunshine, Emiel Roche, Graven
Reveal
22 March 2013
29 March 2013
Line-up: Lady Bee, Fullscale, Gijs Scheeringa, Steviie Won-
Time: 20.30-04.00
House Rockers presents Gregor
Line-up: Gregor Salto, Michael Mendoza, Brian Chundro & Santos, Miss
epic
23 March 2013
Of Je House lust
30 March 2013
Line-up: DJ Jean (Tech-house set), Bass Robbers, Asino di Medico, Gio Brown, Row Sunshine, Emiel Roche, Graven
Line-up: Raymundo, Georgio Schultz, Mc Marboo, Lj/vj
27 March 2013
brainwash 31 March 2013
episode
bacause I like color
Reveal
Genre: Detroit House Music & Techno
22 March 2013
Vixen Galore
Line-up: Erick Eerdhuizen, 8BC, Mr Smith, DJ Rove
23 March 2013
celebration!
Line-up: Special guest | Genre: House, Tech-house
24 March 2013
neon Funk lights
Line-up: Samuel Goldberg, Victor Badoux | Genre: House, Deep House, Tech House, Techno | Time: 23.00-03.00
29 March 2013
Line-up: Fady Ferraye (Lebanon) | Genre: Progressive-house Time: 23.00-03.00 | Price: Free
epic
Line-up: Dyna, Kid Q, Stevie Wonder, Gijs Scheeringa, Rico
30 March 2013
Golden, Future Focus night
We all love 80s and 90s
6 april 2013
31 March 2013
brainwash
epic easter edition
7 april 2013
5 april 2013
episode
epic
11 april 2013
6 april 2013
Reveal
misbehave “mischievous lounging”
25 March 2013
Time: 20:30-04:00
5 april 2013
Nieuwezijds Vooburgwal 169 |www.clubnl.nl
Line-up: Mc Boogshe, Dj Kish Jugoaa, Dj Fabz & special mystery guest, Dansschool Nicole | Genre: RnB, Dancehall,
Line-up: Jean, Robert Feelgood, Frederik Abas, Tony Cha Cha,
4 april 2013
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Goosebumped 27 March 2013
Keiharde Feestbeesten
Line-up: Mike Lachman, Jeff Residenz, Coolidge , Jayzo, Johannes
28 March 2013
shake ‘n’ bake
Line-up: Brian S, Hero De Janeiro, Guest-DJ Victor Simon
29 March 2013
sub
Line-up: Ruben Alexander, Sander de Rapper
Time: 23.00- 04.00
phenomenal Deejays 12 april 2013
epic
Time: 23.00- 04.00
13 april 2013
earth @ panama Feat Hernan cattaneo
30 March 2013
Floorplay
Line-up: Paul Sparkes (SexonWax, UK) | Genre: House
31 March 2013
body & soul
Line-up: DJ Martin Selector (Club Oh, Budapest)) Genre: Deep-house | Time: 23.00-03.00 | Price: Free
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SUNDAYTILLWEDNESDAY @SUGARFACTORY
Wicked Jazz Sounds Clubnight every Sunday at Sugarfactory. For more than 10 years DJs and musicians have been playing together on a danceable mix of soul, hip hop, jazz, funk, house, drum & bass. Making you dance with a Smile!
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ome of you may have known for a while, but for others this may be new: since last year, Sugarfactory has been open for clubnights 7 days a week! This was all possible after a small renovation, during which the intermediate space between the entrance and the stage was reconstructed into an independent room, with its own bar, lighting and sound system. Programmed with a wide range of highly interesting bands and great nights to have a drink and do a dance, all throughout the week! Against very reasonable prices of course, because we feel going out in the weekends is expensive enough. Join us in the early eve for bands such as Chad Valley, A Balladeer and Public Service Broadcasting but also book presentation and cabaret shows. The club nights vary from R&B and Hip Hop to Dubstep, Drum and Bass, Deep House and Garage. Curious? Come by Sugarfactory on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday and experience it yourself! Trust us, going out during the week has never been as much fun.
“Off from work tomorrow, teacher called in sick, or are you a tourist visiting the city for some leisure time? Sugarfactory is the place to go!�
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THE DAM REGULARS If you are looking for an event a little off the beaten track – Look no further. Check out the ‘Dam Regulars’ for some real local events and a chance to mingle with some like minded people.
EVERY SUNDAY
‘ Easylaughs’ Comedy Workshop @ CREA
Café Cultural student centre for the University of Amsterdam for 4 work-shops
EVERY MONDAY
Okido Yoga: Training for health, strength and mobility @ OT301
Famous squat which contributes immensely towards community activities. Check out their program! EVERY MONDAY
Drag Bingo @ The Queen’s Head Pub
A night which everybody should experience at least once, if not regularly! EVERY MONDAY
Sneak Preview @ Kriterion Movie Theatre Locally famous student-run theatreregularly! EVERY MONDAY
Cheeky Mondays @ Winstons Kingdom EVERY TUESDAY
Open Mic Night @ Jet Lounge
Great venue, great vibe and totally acoustic.
EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY
Noche Latina @ Candela
Grab a partner for a bit of Salsa dancing
EVERY SATURDAY
Organic Farmers Market
Organic Local Produce Time: 9:00-16:00 | Location: Noordermarkt, De Jordaan EVERY SUNDAY
Nude Swimming @ Zuiderbad
Not for everyone, but if you’re into it, well here it is, strip of a
Every Monday
Club Sugar Factory Have you got a small local event or activity and want to let people know? Send us an email @ events@amsterdo.com
THE GOLDEN GNOME AWARDS ARE COMiNG TO TOWN
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By Tsvetomir Todorov
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he annual Golden Gnome Awards party is back again – on the 11th of March you will have the chance to visit the event, soaking in the high-spirited atmosphere of this year’s theme. For those who are not familiar with it – the Golden Gnome Awards is an award giving ceremony held annually in a great mass of people both in the entertaining business and entertainers – it became an earnest and famous award show, the focus of the which falls on the nightlife scene of Amsterdam. It takes place at Paradiso – located on the border of the all-famous Leidseplein – one of the greatest tourism and nightlife areas in the city. The venue, previously a nineteenth century church now converted in a concert hall has seen
their sold-out concerts. Thus, it is no surprise that it has been chosen for the Golden Gnome Awards. A great number of DJs and club owners will be competing to honour the occasion by taking home a
“golden man” – the symbolic award of the show. The spectre of categories range from the ‘Sexiest DJ’ through to ‘Club
this year’s event will be even more spicy – there might be a chance to watch a true “Catfight” on stage... Previous Golden Gnome Awards winners have included David Guetta, Armin
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