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LET THE SUN SHINE

PAINTER FABRICE STICKS TO HIS ORIGINALITY

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WORLD PRESS PHOTO EXHIBITION...

TOP 5 BEER CAFÉS...

HEALTH CLUB JORDAAN AMSTERDAM

ROBECO SUMMER NIGHTS

HARLEY-DAVIDSON AMSTERDAM

MOEDERS: WELCOME HOME...

RON GASTROBAR...

UNSEEN OUDE KERK

14 FLETCHER HOTEL... 23 THE DAM REGULARS

the Amsterdo team As the first month of the year when you can expect reasonably pleasant weather almost every day, April can be a great time to visit Amsterdam for people who like to avoid crowds and without having to worry about bringing a parka. The year’s events calendar begins to pick up steam, and the blossoming of the local tulips is in full swing in April. April in Amsterdam in April is filled with chilly days but sunny days, a smattering of rain and a profusion of spring flowers. Keukenhof Flower Gardens has thrown open its welcome doors. It is warm weather in April after months of cold and snow. Everything comes to life as if a switch has been turned on by nature’s own hand, including the numerous parks that dot Amsterdam and its streets too. Springs sunshine means curtains up for the tourist season. Museums begin extending their opening hours and cafes suddenly come to life on outside terraces. For the budget minded, cost of accommodation as well as flights remains still low, particularly during the middle of the week. If you want to revel in this famous city and truly let yourself go, plan your sojourn here towards the end of April, Queen’s Day or Koninginnedag, the birthday of the iconic Queen Beatrix’s official birthday. I on behalf of Amsterdo.com welcome all reveling tourists to my singular city, Amsterdam. Here within the confines of the city and all around, you can find everything that a tourist looks for in a country. Have a good time

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Welcome to Amsterdam’s community newspaper! We provide a reliable source of news, opinion and insight into the depth and diversity of Amsterdam, whilst simultaneously providing visitors with a unique guide to the various levels of the city. The team at AmsterDO come from all over the world and have a very mixed background, but one thing we all have in common is that we all love Amsterdam! We at AmsterDO don’t pretend to know it all. We don’t want this paper to voice the thoughts and opinions of a select group of people. We want this paper to be the voice of a city! We want local writers, photographers, artists, organizations and businesses to all be a part of AmsterDO.

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WORLD PRESS PHOTO EXHIBITION IN OUDE KERK

ased in Amsterdam and founded in 1955, World Press Photo is an independent, non-profit organization that aims to support and advance high standards in photojournalism and documentary photography worldwide. Against the majestic background of Amsterdam’s oldest church, the World Press Photo exhibition takes place in a

near-perfect setting. As always, the exhibition features a diverse range of categories and genres such as contemporary issues, daily life, nature, sports, and portraits. Among this year’s highlights are Paul Hansen’s haunting image of a funeral procession in Gaza City, Micah Albert’s photo of a woman reading a book in a municipal dump outside Nairobi in Kenya, and an impressive snapshot of a

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bull race in West Sumatra by Wei Seng Chen. Visitors can also enjoy the side exhibition World Press Photo laureates from Russia and the Soviet Union, organized by Russ Press Photo on the occasion of the Year of Russia in the Netherlands. This unique collection covers more than 50 years of Russian history seen through the lenses of 90 Russian and Soviet World Press Photo winners.

4 Settling in, simply. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here to make it easier for highly skilled migrants like yourself to work and register in the Amsterdam area. Qualifying companies can start the paperwork before arrival and a single visit to the Expatcenter will complete the process. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more, our website has loads of valuable information on a wide range of topics including housing, education, taxes and healthcare. The cities of Amsterdam, Amstelveen, Almere and Haarlemmermeer are working with the Immigration and Naturalisation Services (IND) to bring you the Expatcenter services. To learn more please visit:

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TOP 5 BEER CAFÉS & BREWERIES IN AMSTERDAM

he Netherlands has a long, established history in beer brewing. Certainly, Heineken and Amstel are known as international giants for their exportation of Dutch brew to every corner of the world. Moreover, Amsterdam maintains a tradition of hosting some of the finest beer cafés and breweries around. Here’s a list of the top five breweries, tasting rooms, and beer cafés in town that feature traditional Dutch beer and handcrafted brews and microbrews.

1. Brouwerij ‘t Ij

Brouwerij ‘t Ij is housed in a traditional Dutch windmill. Just a few minutes walk from Centraal Station, you’ll find this gentile establishment caters to locals and tourists alike. They offer a wide assortment of pilsners and ambers. In addition, the double Natte and the triple Zatte are worth a try for those seeking a more full-bodied brew. The brewery’s claim to fame is their use of organic and all-natural ingredients in the brewing process. Tours of the brewery are also available. Funenkade 7 020 622 8325

2. Brouwerij De Prael

Located in a former auction house, Brouwerij De Prael is one of Amsterdam’s gems. Boasting the production of 500 liters of tasty beverage every week, they offer daily tours so you can inspect the brewery’s facilities for yourself. Learn about Amsterdam’s beer trading history and afterwards, enjoy a tasty beverage in the charmingly decorated tasting room. Oudezijds Voorburgwal 30 020 408 4470

3. De Brabantse Aap

Located between the canal and the famous literary district, Het Spui (home to American Book Center, Athenaeum Bookshop, and the Friday book market), De Brabantse Aap (named after a rambunctious little monkey) plays host to tourists and locals alike. Being so close to the University, with an elegant décor and delicious, affordable dishes, it’s an equally great meet-up spot for both students and professors. They offer a fine selection of handcrafted brews including a blond, a wheat, and a triple. On Fridays from 12:30, you have a great chance to meet brew master Harrie Vermeer and see the brewing in action. Spui 30 020-6225110

4. Proeflokaal Arendsnest

Proeflokaal Arendsnest boasts one of the largest selections of Dutch beers around. Currently offering about 100 different kinds of beer, including 50 different selections of Dutch beer, Proeflokaal Arendsnest’s knowledgeable staff will guide you through this impressive menu. Located right on the Gentleman’s canal, they also offer special beer tasting events. Herengracht 90 020 421 2057

5. Brouwerij de 7 Deugden

The newest brewery in Amsterdam, Brouwerij de 7 Deugden has named its seven brews after the seven virtues: Chastity, Temperance, Charity, Diligence, Patience, Kindness, Humility. Each are worth a try and are available for purchase directly or at selected cafés and pubs around town. Stop in for a tour to see how their dedicated team tirelessly crafts some of that tasty brew. Osdorperweg 578 06 51648115

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PAINTER FABRICE STICKS TO HIS ORIGINALITY

f you are looking for a tattoo gallery that can create incomparable and quality tattoos, then the great hospitable city of Amsterdam should be your destination.

Wisekidproductions.com If you take a casual stroll around the city, enjoying sights like the ubiquitous canals, and the well known museums, you are sure to come across the Wise Kid tattoo and Gallery. You are warmly welcomed with a cup of coffee. Enter with a sure and confident step and once inside, you can peruse through a plethora of aesthetic designs and hit upon your choice without too much effort. And whether you want a tattoo on your neck, arm, ankle, chest or shoulder blade or even all over your body, the the great tattoo artist Lukasz Kies will do it for you in a highly professional, friendly and artistic manner employing the best of equipment and the latest in techniques provided in your own, requested style. You can choose from a wide array of designs, traditional as well as contemporary in a way that combines both custom and originality, in other words, what is most appropriate for your personality. The choice is followed by a personalized size and design ot you tattoo. And once you both decide on a design and the part of the body where it should go, Lukasz is ready to create art with a confident, reassuring smile. With sure sweeping hands, he’ll make an initial ´sketch´ on your skin, put in the necessary colors and tattoo your chosen design exquisitely, with a sure, deft touch. He’ll catch the whole spirit of Amsterdam and transfer it to your person, so that suddenly you feel like another individual standing apart from all the others, for the simple reason that you carry nothing less than a work of art. That is the magic of the wise kid tattoo gallery - not painter fabrice, conveniently situated at Dirk van Hasseltssteeg 47. To contact Lukasz on phone, just dial +31 6 26643871. Your welcome at Wisekid’s tattoo and gallery where you can get inspired for artwork on canvas, walls and or skin.

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SKY RESTAURANT Pi “Delicious food and wines in the best atmosphere. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Kitchen open 06.00 - 23.00.”

SKY LOUNGE & BAR Pi “Tasty cocktails, drinks and ﬁngerfood in a perfect glamorous ambiance, 11.00 - 01.00 (kitchen open till 23.00).”

Bough Bikes

Discover the unique experience of the Bough Bike. Enjoy the thoughtful and comfortable Dutch Design. Share the passion for simplicity and natural materials and feel closer to yourself and to nature. The bike is built out of oak wood with its origin in the French Jura area. These forests are managed with respect to the local eco system. Besides oak wood we prefer to use stainless steel and high quality parts. The robust frame and Big Apple tires lead to a comfortable driving experience. The Bough Bike has passed the TÜV Rheinland endurance test.

BOARDROOMS Pi “Executive business meetings from 8-22 pers.”

PRIVATE DINING Pi “Strictly private dining in a special place from 8-22 pers.”

Your personal Bough Bikes

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It is possible to personalize your own Bough Bike on our website. We offer three different steer heights and carriers for the front and rear of the bike. You can choose from various colours of tires and saddles. So don’t saddle for less! The Bough Bikes makes a striking appearance and therefore it is the ultimate advertising object. The natural urban look attracts the attention of loads of passengers. A Bough Bike advertising bike gives a positive boost to your reputation as a sustainable entrepreneur. Using Bough Bikes for company use allows you to enjoy a pleasant bike ride instead of a frustrating traffic jam while visiting nearby business relations. Furthermore it allows your employees to enjoy fresh air, daylight and some easy exercise. The bikes weights 20 kilo, identical to a standard bicycle and is sustainable, robust, weather and water resistant.

120 LUXURY 4« ROOMS “Surprising rooms at the best rate.”

RECEPTION PARKING BRIZIO COFFEE BAR “Barista bar with fresh coffee and New York bagels.”

Designer Jan Gunneweg

Designer Jan Gunneweg designed the Bough Bike. Jan Gunneweg is a Dutch Designer with a passion for natural materials. As a child Jan developed his passion for wood while building tree houses. He discovered the special characteristics of wood: it’s strength, warmth hand flexibility. The wood designs by Jan Gunneweg are characterized by simplicity and functionality. Jan’s products bring together men and nature. This is a result of Jan’s main drive to bring people and nature into harmony. That’s what makes people happy. Happiness by Nature! That drive is the origin for the Bough Bike design. The Bough Bike is a wooden design bike with the comfort of a regular urban bike that makes you live the sensational freedom of nature. Riding an oak wooden Bough Bike lets you escape the jazz of the city to recognize and enjoy the beauty and nature that the city has to offer. That’s what makes you feel free and happy. Therefore Bough Bikes motto is: Be moved by nature!

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Bough Bikes will attend the Sunday Market: every first Sunday of the month in Amsterdam. If you are interested in the events that we attend, please take a look on our website: www. boughbikes.nl/evenementen/

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ROBECO SUMMER NIGHTS

rom 29 June to 31 August 2013 the 25th edition of the Robeco Summer Nights (formerly Robeco Summer) is taking place at the Concertgebouw. A series of musical summer evenings full of classical, pop, jazz and world music that promise to offer music-loving Amsterdammers an unforgettable experience. Dutch jazz singer Caro Emerald will open the Robeco Summer Nights together with the Metropole Orchestra with a mix of latin, 195os jazz and swing. Among several special shows, this year’s edition also includes the film music of John Williams (known for composing the score for films such as Star Wars and Schindler’s List) played by the Dutch Symphony Orchestra and presented by actress Anna Tracker, as well as the extraordinary duo Igudesman & Joo (Russian violinist Aleksey Igudesman and British-Korean pianist Richard Hyung-ki Joo) and their hilarious, virtuoso show with music from Mozart to Ennio Morricone. Jazz lovers are not left unsatisfied either. On July 20 Christian Scott and the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw will pay a tribute to Miles Davis. And there is more. On July 3 American jazz vocalist Kurt Elling Sings Frank Sinatra, while Dutch singer Trijntje Oosterhuis will be performing songs of Aretha Franklin on August 24. For the more classically-oriented, conductor Andrey Boreyko and the National Orchestra of Belgium together with pianist Nikolai Lugansky will be performing Rachmaninoff’s well-known Piano Concerto No.2 and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 ‘Eroica’ on July 5. On August 23 the Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra with conductor Philippe Jordan and pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet will also be playing music from Wagner, Ravel and Shostakovich. On July 14 the The Radio Chamber Orchestra will be giving its farewell concert with the cantata “Eine feste Burg is unser Gott” by J.S. Bach and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5 ‘Reformation’. Last but not least, the Robeco Summer Nights Live! is introduced for the first time, where interested people can meet their favorite musicians and attend interviews. The Robeco Summer Nights Live! admission is free upon presentation of a concert ticket. For more information and the full agenda of Robeco Summer Nights 2013, check: www.concertgebouw.nl/robecozomerconcerten

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MOEDERS: WELCOME HOME TO TRADITIONAL DUTCH SUPPER

f you’ve been searching for that perfect place to take your mother, wife, or girlfriend on her birthday for some specially made home cooked Dutch cuisine, search no further than Moeders on the corner of Rozengracht and Nassaukade (Rozengracht 251 to be precise). Recently we sat down with restaurateur Jurriaan van der Reijden, who explained how the charming Restaurant Moeders came to be. “Twenty-three years ago, yes I believe it was 1990, we decided to make a restaurant where you could eat some really nice homey food.” The name, Jurriaan explains, stems not only from their desire to cultivate a feeling of hominess—or, as the Dutch say, gezellig—but also to honor all the mothers of the world whose tender home cooking has nourished us throughout the years. The décor of Moeders is like no other. In honor of mother’s everywhere, Jurriaan and his team accept portraits and photos (framed and unframed) of their patrons’ mothers (they are currently accepting pictures of mothers, so bring yours in today!). The walls are literally covered in portraits, along with other humorous motherly accoutrements such as dishrags hanging out to dry and a large brassiere. Everything there is to say about Moeders is in the name. Where are we eating tonight? At Mother’s of course! The cuisine choices come from tried and true recipes of Jurriaan’s own mother and of his mother-in-law. For those out-of-towner’s who miss their own mother’s cooking, they even offer international dishes including Italian and curry. On the menu card, you’ll find a simple layout with recipes including Annie’s Dishes (€15), Betty’s Dishes (€17), and Corry’s Dishes (€19) or you can opt for the three course menu which includes a starter plus a dessert for €26.50, €28.50, and €30.50 respectively. Moeders dishes are no flash-in-the-pan fast food. Stop by for some flavorful slow cooked meals, where the beef is braised and then simmered for hours in the traditional Dutch stew. According to Jurriaan, “Every mother has her own secret recipe and so we chose recipes that every Dutch person would recognize their own mother’s cooking a little bit.” We opted for one of the three course recipes and we weren’t disappointed! A traditional Dutch “rijstafel” (more like a banquet!) is prepared on tiny plates donated by the original patrons back when the restaurant first opened in 1990. This gives Moeders the feeling of the warm cozy kitchen most of us grew up in because like the traditional Dutch meal Hotchpotch or Stompot (potatoes mashed with vegetables and a of side sausages), the cutlery is itself

something of a hotchpotch. That is, every unique piece of mismatched plating and cutlery adds its own charm to your experience. If you want to try the kind of food that Dutch people actually eat in their homes, try Moeders, where you’re always

welcomed home. Open Monday-Friday from 17.00 to 24.00 and Saturday and Sunday from 12.00 to 24.00. From May till September, there’s a sunny terrace so you can enjoy your meal by the canal. For large groups reservations can be made online by calling 020-6267957.

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“Diamonds are forever.”

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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RON GASTROBAR: FUN AND ELEGANT DINING IN AMSTERDAM ZUID

he logo for Ron Gastrobar Amsterdam is an egg just about to crack open. In case you’re wondering what that’s all about, restaurateur and chef Ron Blaauw explains the promise of an egg. “In every kitchen everywhere, you’ll find an egg.” Fresh eggs are nutritious, versatile, and come in a handy single serving package. “With one egg,” Ron says, “you can make hundreds of different kinds of dishes. An egg [represents] the start of something.” That pretty much describes what went on during the transition from Ron Blaauw to Ron Gastrobar in an eggshell (pardon the pun). Ron is a chef who simply loves to cook. Operating an eponymous 1 and then 2-star restaurant for nearly twelve years, he recently gained even more notoriety when he announced he would close Ron Blaaw for good and reopen in the same location (Sophialaan 55) as a new gastrobar

called Ron Gastrobar Amsterdam. So what’s different? Well, the staff is pretty much the same. Ron still does the cooking. The décor is totally renovated replete with silver flatware and post-modern coffee cups. But what’s really different is the menu and the approach. The reason behind this change was simple. While on sabbatical in Australia, Ron realized he wasn’t cooking

the kind of food he wanted to cook and knew that he was capable of more than slavishly performing for guidebooks. Ron emphasizes the differences between him and some other chefs, “These people think they are artists, but come on, we cook food.” That is, a huge selection of twenty two main courses such as the Grilled Baby Leeks with anchoiade and crispy veal brains, the Fried Skate with artichoke, lovage, and lemon; Ron’s Cauliflower with meatballs and Messeklever cheese. You can’t leave without trying dessert. Our absolute favorite was the Lamada Strawberries with Crème Fraiche with foam of madeleines. Since reopening at the beginning of April, Ron Gastrobar has been fully booked everyday, which means something between one hundred and one hundred fifty customers. So what’s the concept? Again, simple: Ron knows people want to eat delicious food with great service at a reasonable price. He’s even taken out the math when divvying up the bill at the end of the night. Each carefully designed dish is priced at just €15. They recommend ordering three to four dishes per person. The ingredients are sourced from the same suppliers as before, which means there’s no downgrade in the quality of meats, cheeses, vegetables, etc. According to Ron, “It’s all about ingredients, people, and enjoyment.” And you could tell that’s true from listening to all the happy customers chatting away as they delved into yummy dishes on gorgeous flatware. So what’s next for Ron Gastrobar? More gastrobars! Ron is toying with the idea of a gastrobar in London, Italy, maybe even Asia. For Ron, classy means embracing all the classes and he believes every city should have a fun place where you enjoy yourself and eat a lot of delicious food without a lot of nonsense.

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FLETCHER HOTEL AMSTERDAM

ocated in the Zuidoost area, luxurious Fletcher Hotel contains 120 sizeable rooms, an elegant roof terrace, a fully equipped gymnasium, free WiFi, plenty of free parking both above and below ground, but those features are just the tip of the iceberg. All the staff, including Hotel Manager Trudy van der Hulst, makes sure you have a pleasant stay on the highest level. On entering Fletcher Hotel Amsterdam you notice an unusual building, oval shaped, overlooking a lake, highway, golf course (the view from the 18th floor is amazing…) what more can you ask for? All designed by renowned architectural firm, Benthem Crouwel, who also designed Rotterdam Centraal Station and the recently re-opened Stedelijk museum. At the remarkable Sky Lounge Pi, you can enjoy a tasty, alcohol free, fruit cocktail, made from fresh strawberries with a touch of mint, prepared by one of Fletcher’s expert bartenders or the Restaurant Manager himself, Kevin Scherpenzeel. One floor up and you experience a kaleidoscope of delicious meals, prepared fresh out of adjacent Sky Restaurant Pi by Chef cook, Raffael San Jose. All served by top class and very friendly waiters. The dishes itself strive for a Michelin Star award due to their taste and plate presentation. Arrive at magic hour and your lucky to catch the smooth tunes of the amazing Whaletone grand piano... But the aesthetic experience doesn’t stop there. Every detail of the cylindrical Fletcher Hotel Amsterdam, from the lighting arrangements, round seats, the cylindrical shower stations, large, circular windows, to The Dream (one of the largest chandeliers in the world) reflects the Fletcher’s fascination with round objects and wholeness, reflected by it’s opulent style. The whole building, from the interior to the exterior— even the view from the Skybar—is a feast for the eyes. Be that a business meeting or a date, Fletcher hotel has the best venue to stagger everyone’s senses. If you’ve come for business, Fletcher Hotel Amsterdam offers five private meeting rooms all featuring modern meeting and presentation equipment, a sleek dining room set-up, and an open fireplace, especially convenient and well-suited for private business dinners. Fashionable Brizio Coffee bar on the ground floor makes an excellent and tasty morning meeting place. Coming in by plane or train? Ask about free of charge shuttle service. Schepenbergweg 50, 1105 AT Amsterdam , 020 311 3670

HEALTH CLUB JORDAAN AMSTERDAM

singel 101bg 1012 VG Amsterdam, Netherlands +31 20 771 0915

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f health is your bag, look no further than Health Club Jordaan, which offers the most complete fitness experience right here in Amsterdam. It’s not only a fitness centre, including a sauna, solarium, Superfood Centre, Pilates studio, and an onsite chiropractor. It’s also a complete sports club with a fully-equipped, high-tech gym. Health Club Jordaan offers an extensive range of group activities focusing on your health such as yoga, zumba, pilates, and spinning classes. They also have expert staff on duty to help advize you on all your fitness and nutritional needs. Make an appointment with one of their fitness trainers and find out how fit you really are. And let them help you reach your fitness goals! Are you a tourist? Short term memberships are available. € 25 a week and € 69 a month. Do you want to visit Health Club Jordaan? Walk-ins are welcome! The club is situated in the popular Jordaan district at Eerste Rozendwarsstraat 10. You can also make a reservation by phone (020 - 4897676). For more information go to www.healthclubjordaan.com

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MEET A WOMAN WHO RULES THE ROAD: HARLEY-DAVIDSON AMSTERDAM

imone Bokma is not your typical Harley-Davidson dealer. Apart from being featured on the cover of her own WOW! (Women on Wheels) Magazine, she’s also the only female dealer/owner of a Harley-Davidson dealership on the entire continent. In 2010, Simone was crowned Motorcycle Woman of the Year and as a motorcycle ambassador, Simone has made it her personal goal to get women involved in the sport that for her has become not just a passion, but a successful career. It all started around the time Simone turned 40-yearsold. A mother of two, she was experiencing that all-too familiar “mid-wife crisis” that comes with the pressures of balancing work and family. She already had a driver’s license. Why not get a motorcycle license? So, when Simone and her husband decided to each buy a bike, a Harley Sportster 1200 for her and a VROD for him, the rest was Harley history. Riding a Harley, as many owners claim, is like no experience out there. After becoming something of a celebrity in the Harley world, Simone got invited to Harley’s Milwaukee Corporate Headquarters in Wisconsin, where she sat down with industry professionals who suggested she start her own dealership. Why not? It seemed like a natural step since Harley was becoming such a big part of her and her family’s lives. Simone opened her own Harley-

Davidon dealership in August 2011. Since then, Simone and Harley-Davidson Amsterdam have become active participants in promoting female riders, including hosting and sponsoring events such as all woman ride-outs, where female Harley enthusiasts can ride together, share driving tips, and train. Simone says these ride-outs help would-be female riders gain the confidence and independence they need to get started on the pathway to experiencing the ultimate freedom that owning and riding a Harley can bring. Simone also started a Harley-Davidson Amsterdam Facebook group that shares and promotes local ride-outs and sponsored events. Simone and Harley-Davidson Amsterdam recently got together with jewelry and apparel designers, Buddha to Buddha, another successful Dutch company that shares the same enthusiasm for rugged style and excellence, to craft a custom bike like no other. The “Buddha Street Glide Bagger” features black denim and anthracite alcantara upholstery, a black matte finish, 26” rear wheel, trunk extensions, Monkey Ape handlebars, a Roland Sands air filter, a Vance & Hines exhaust, and of course the stylish elements that make it a signature Buddha to Buddha / Harley-Davidson vehicle.

Come see the Buddha Street Glide Bagger and many of the other bikes on sale in the showroom. See their friendly staff about advice and rentals. Simone and her crew at Harley-Davidson Amsterdam pride themselves on the great customer service you’d expect from one of the world’s leading motorcycle brands. In addition to servicing all Harley models, Harley-Davidson Amsterdam also offers one-hour express lane service for tourists and riders on-the-go. If you’re stopping in on a road trip, check out their massive souvenir shop upstairs, where you’ll find the largest selection of Harley-Davidson apparel, Black Label, and other Harley-themed gear in the Benelux area, specially designed for the Amsterdam collector. No visit to the Harley-Davidson Amsterdam Dealership is complete without an Amsterdam Harley-Davidson T-shirt with personalized Dutch backprint. Simone and her crew at Harley-Davidson Amsterdam welcome you to join in on their ride-outs every first Sunday of the month. Their riding group, The Amsterdam Chapter, also plan 3-day ride-outs to Germany. Can’t make it to Jarmuiden 43? Harley-Davidson Amsterdam anticipates expanding in the near future to a satellite store in and around Rembrandtplein to satisfy all your souvenir and rental needs.

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Monday 13.00 - 18.00 Tuesday till Friday 09.00 - 17.30 Thursday 09.00- 17.30 en van 19.00 - 21.00

Saturday 10.00 - 17.00 1st Sunday of the month; Open Sunday 12.00 - 17.00 Jarmuiden 43

1046 AE Amsterdam Telephone: 020 722 0000

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paradiso

studio 80

23 May2013

25 May 2013

Weteringschans 6 | www.paradiso.nl

Dondergrondse

Time: 23.30-5.00 | Price: €5 | Line-up:Seapony (live) + The Daily Indie dj’se.a.

24 May 2013

Indiesatad: London Calling

Time: 18.00 | Price: €25 | Line-up: Palma Violets, Echo Lake, Metz, Swim Deep, Mount Kimbie, RDGLDGRN, The Family Rain, Jagwar Ma, Charlie Boyer &The Voyeurs, Guards, Vondelpark + Audio Culture DJ’s

30 May 2013

Dondergrondse

Time: 23.30-5.00 | Price: €5 | Line-up: Indie Indie DJs E.a.

6 June 2013

Dondergrondse

Time: 23.30-5.00 | Price: €18

7 June 2013

OsiDarap: The Movie

Genre: House, Techno, Hip Hop, Deephouse, Eclectic, Funk Time: 23.30-5.00 | Price: 1€ 5 | Line-up:Ici Sans Merci (Lazy Sundays/Open air), La Vondèl (Awakenings festival / Morgen AM /I amtechno), Jimmy van Esch (Spacerijen), Daniel Zuur, super exclusive dj-set (Shoeless, Zauer records), Paul Cairo (Studio 80/CLR), OsiDarap DJ TEAM ( World Tour special / STD / MOB), Dirty Bastards(Georgie’s Garage / Chasing The Hihat), Primo Disco (Georgie’s garage / Chasing The Hihat), Alamaison (Paradiso / Hannekes boom), Flem (Studio 80), $OLO (jimmy Woo/Rosescantina) | Cleon MacNack (Paradiso / sffrMkrs), Acda (Nachtdivisie), Radmaker (Socialclub / Plus 1), Roelove (supperclub), Sunny (Social Club / Nyx), Andy Chunes, Ruttenbergs (Op de Valrave)

8 June 2013

Fuzed

Genre: Electro, Dubstep, Drum&Bass, House | Time: 23.305.00 | Price: €12.50 | Line-up: Gtronic, We Are Presidents, Determinators, Sunaivod feat. mc TEN6, Duckfront

29 June 2013

Awakenings Festival After

Rembrandplein 17, www.studio-80.nl

BlaBla - Closing of The Club Season

Time : 23.00-5.00 | Price: €12.50 | Line-up:Daniel Sanchez & Juan Sanchez, Pascal Benjamin.

30 May 2013

Wknd

Time : 23.00-3.45 | Price :€6 | Line-up: William KouamDjoko, Tom Trago, Fresh kids presents: Brand! Live, Vincenzo de Bull

sugarfactory

Lijnbaansgracht 238 | www.sugarfactory.nl 25 May 2013

Nachtritme invites friends

Genre: House | Time: 24.00-5.00 | Price: €10-12.50 | Line-up: Henzel& Disco Nova (VageGasten), Timothy Watt (Nachtritme), New Jack City (Tomorrow Is Now, Kid!), Maya J (Nachtritme), Jimmy van Esch, Watt Jr. (Nachtritme), Joija (Nachtritme), DIGITAL EXPO, JAIMIE PEETERS

26 May 2013

31 May 2013

Wicked Jazz Sounds Club Night

Time: 23.00-5.00 | Price : €11-14 | Line-up: Studio 1: Scott Ferguson (USA), Nick Simoncino (IT), MaartenPordon Studio 2: Mark Antoni, Roy Habets, Dayak

27 May 2013

Cartel 1 June 2013

Sweso Label Night

Time:23.00-5.00 | Price: €9-12.50 | Line-up: Studio 1: Tom Ruijg live, Kabale und Liebe, Lauhaus | Studio 2: Makcim, Nenna Noir

7 June 2013

Kreativ

Time: 23.00-5.00 | Price: €12.50 | Line-up:ARGY (Cadenza), TijnBenedek (Studio80, Kreativ), Mulla& Mailman (Studio80, Kreativ) | Studio2 / Fanfare: Ferro (VBX), Reiss (Dialegestai), Joris (Mood)

8 June 2013

Watergate 13 Release - RuedeHagelstein Time: 23.00-5.00 | Price: €13-15 | Line-up: RuedeHagelstein (Watergate, Berlin), Sebastian Wilck (Watergate, Berlin), Onno, Beesmunt, Soundsystem, Tettero

15 June

Genre: House, jazz, soul, funk, disco | Time: 23.00-4.00 Price: €9.50 | Line-up: Phil Horneman,LourensLefreak, Paul van Kessel (vocals), Floris van der Vlugt (sax), RobbertScherpenisse (trumpet), Anan den Boer (keys)

Yolo

Genre: Hiphop House R&b | Time: 23.00-4.00 | Price: €3 Line-up: Urvinho&Faya en Rob Black

30 May 2013

De Nachtbus

Genre: Disco, Hiphop, House, R&b | Time: 23.00-4.00 Price: €5 | Line-up: Chei If, Alain Kuipers, Full Crate, BeauDamian, Weslo

31 May 2013

Extravert

Time: 23.30-5.00 | Price: €9.99 | Line-up:Samuel Deep (Slapfunk), Pony (We Are E), Kerk! (BarreTijden), Wndwlckrs (Cookieclub)

1 June 2013

Mystic Garden Festival Afterparty

Time: 20.00-5.00

Genre: house, tech house, techno | Time: 23.00-5.00 Price: €8-10 | Line-up: Gloom B2B DisparVulgo (4hr set), Alex Salvador

21 June 2013

2 June 2013

Time: 23.00-5.00 | Price: €13

Genre: Disco, funk, house, jazz, soul | Time: 23.00-5.00 Price: €9.50 | Line-up: Mr Speak, D-Rok, Lorrèn, Susanne Alt, QuintenHuigen

Zomerpark - Festival After Tomorrow Is Now Kid!

Wicked Jazz Sounds Club Night

Time: 23.00-5.00 | Price: €22 | Line-up: Main room: Joran van Pol, JorisVoorn, Adam Beyer, Marcel Dettmann Upper room: Melon, Mathias Kaden, La Vondèl& ME.N.

22 June 2013

6 July 2013

Time: 23.00-5.00 | Price: €13-15 | Line-up: 16 Bit Lolit∆s (Bits & Pieces / Warung), Wor∆kls (Fr / / Form / W-Mgmt), Hubert Kirchner Live (Traum / Morgen.am), Het Meisje (Zeezout) Studio 2 Hosted By Sekoia: Sivesgaard (Dk / / Noir Music / Eklektisch / Parquet) Romyn (Sekoia), FlorinszJ∆nvier (Sekoia / + +)

Yolo

28 June 2013

Filth

I Like To Watch Too Festival Time: 20.30 | Price: €15

12 July 2013

Sappig

Line-up: Brian Chundro and Santos

27 June 2013

Trashbounce Thursday

Prisma

The Shell

Genre: Techno | Time: 23.30-5.00 | Price: 5€ Line-up: TrashBounce, Don Ruijgrok

Genre: House | Time: 23.00 - 5.00 | Price: 9,50€ Line-up: Your Home Away From Home, Detroit Swindle, Musclefarm, Victor Coral, Tales From The Bolo, Elias Mazian + Juri Miralles

2 July 2013

19 July 2013

Trash Talk

Time: 22.15 | Price: 25€ | Line-up: Trash Talk

5 Years Rebellion

Time: 23.00 - 5.00 | Price: 10€

3 June 2013

Genre: house, hiphop en r&b | Time: 23.00-3.00 | Price: €3 Line-up: Team Chachi, EllroyVanderley, Alain Kuipers, DDK, Urvinho&Faya en Rob Black

5 June 2013

Genre: Urban, Eclectisch | Line-up:Dubstep, DnB, Jungle, Roots, Reggaedub | Time: 23.30-4.00 | Price: €3 | Line-up: KENTI, The Legion of the Confused

6 June 2013

De Nachtbus

Genre: Disco | Time: 23.30-4.00 | Price: €15 | Line-up: Kid Q, Made in June, Klaproos, Night Delight, Jarrau Vandal, Dennis Williams, Weslo, Java, KleineDondersteen, Steviie Wonder, Jan Jabba The Hut, Urvinho&Faya, DDK, Cje If, BeauDamian, MC Smiley

6 June 2013

TWSTD DJ Contest – Voorronde

Genre: House, Techhouse, Disco | Time: 23.30-05.00 Price: Free | Line-up: Johannes, A Boogie, Ticatawih, Lewski, Bart V

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panama

club nl

30 May 2013

25 May 2013

26 May 2013

Rembrandtplein 11, www.escape.nl

De Nachtbus

Genre: Disco, Hiphop, House, R&B | Time: 23.00-4.00 Price: €5 | Line-up: Chei If, Alain Kuipers, Full Crate, BeauDamian, Weslo

31 May 2013

Episode

Oostelijke Handelskade 4, www.panama.nl

We All Love 80s,90s,00s Time: 23.00-4.00 | Price: 1 € 0-15

30 May 2013

We Rob This

Time: 23.00-3.00 | Price: 5 € | Line-up: Bass Robbers, Toby Traxx, Re-West, The South

Time: 20.30-5.00 | Price: €9.99 | Line-up: Samuel Deep (Slapfunk), Pony (We Are E), Kerk! (BarreTijden), Wndwlckrs (Cookieclub)

31 May 2013

1 June 2013

Time: 23.00- 4.00 | Price: 1 € 0 Line-up: Flava, Dyna, Kid Q, Mr. Ox, Denta, Massive Mc

Mystic Garden Festival Afterparty

Genre: house, tech house, techno | Time: 23.00-5.00 Price: €8-10 | Line-up: Gloom B2B DisparVulgo (4hr set), Alex Salvador

2 June 2013

Wicked Jazz Sounds Club Night

Genre: Disco, funk, house, jazz, soul. | Time: 23.00-5.00 Price: €9.50 | Line-up: Mr Speak, D-Rok, Lorrèn, Susanne Alt, QuintenHuige

3 June 2013

Yolo

Genre: House, hiphop, R&B | Time: 23.30-3.00 | Price: €3 Line-up: Team Chachi, EllroyVanderley, Alain Kuipers, DDK, Urvinho&Faya en Rob Black

5 June 2013

Filth

Genre: Dubstep, DnB/Jungle, Roots, Reggaedub Time: 23.00-4.00 | Price: €3 | Line up: KENTI, The Legion of the Confused

6 June 2013

De Nachtbus

Time: 23.00-4.00 | Line-up: Kid Q, Made in June, Klaproos, Night Delight, Jarrau Vandal, Dennis Williams, Weslo, Java, KleineDondersteen, Steviie Wonder, Jan Jabba The Hut, Urvinho&Faya, DDK, Cje If, BeauDamian, MC Smiley

6 June 2013

TWSTD DJ Contest - Voorronde

Genre: Elektronisch | Time: 19.30-23.00 | Price: Free Line-up: Johannes, A Boogie, TicaTawih, Lewski, Bart V

#epic Invites DjDyna 1 June 2013

Funkadelic 5 Year Anniversary

Time: 23.00-5.00 | Price: 1 € 5 | Line-up: Mastiksoul (Pt), Roog, Lucien Foort, Michael Mendoza, DelivioReavon& Aaron Gill, Nene Dasile, Village Brothers, Team Rush Hour, Pascal Moreno & Tyron Kemble, Bootsman2bootsman, Soriënto, McDimitri Nikita &Mc Rahm

15 June 2013

Timeless

Time: 23.00- 4.00

22 June 2013

Nineties and Nixties

Time: 22.00- 4.00 | Price: 1 € 5-20 | Line-up: Rob Boskamp, Silverius, Mike Lachman, DJ JeroenskiJordi Lopez | D-Guan, Morinho

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Nieuwezijds Vooburgwal 169 |www.clubnl.nl

1212

Genre: House, Deep House, Tech House, Techno | Time: 23.003.00 | Line-up Samuel Goldberg, Victor Badoux and friends

27 May 2013

Goosebumped

Genre: Progressive-house | Time: 23.00-3.00 Line-up: FadyFerraye (Lebanon)

29 May 2013

Zenuwslopend

Genre: Sexy House, Tech &Deephouse | Time: 23.00-3.00 Line-up: Mike Ravelli, John Wolff, Daan de Boer, Ginger Giant

30 May 2013

Shake’n’ Bake

Genre: House | Time: 23.00-3.00 | Price: €5 Line-up: Brian S, Hero de Janeiro

31 May 2013

SUB

Genre: SUB-House | Time: 23.00-4.00 | Line-up: Reuben Alexander, Aron Friedman, Genre: progressive

1 June 2013

Jaywalk

Genre: Funky Dance grooves | Time: 23.00-4.00 Price: €5 | Line-up: Greg van Bueren, Edwin Bazen, Jayh Samson, Timothy Wattimena

2 June 2013

The Sessions

Genre: Progressive, Tech-House, Techno | Time: 23.00-3.00 Line-up: C-Jay, Clay

3 June 2013

Goosebumped

Genre: Progressive-House | Time: 23.00-3.00 | Price: Free Line-up: FadyFerraye

4 June 2013

Nachtcollege -- The Man With No Shadow Time: 23.00 | Line-up: The Man With No Shadow

5 June 2013

Spirits

Genre: House | Time: 23.00-3.00 | Line-up: Vidya, Anthity

2 00 Local Beat Classics in the Mix

July-Aug 2013

robecosummernights.nl

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UNSEEN OUDE KERK

ude Kerk ( Old Church, for the ones who doesn’t have a smattering of Dutch ) is Amterdam’s oldest building and parish church. Today the Church hosts both religious and cultural activities, like the renomated World Press Photo awards ceremony. Many visitors every day pop in it, but just some of them take a closer look to the misericords, where small pieces of art from the 15th century are carved: some are merely decorative, while others illustrate everyday scenes and proverbs. Most of all reminds us not to waste our life in vain efforts, vices and luxuries, but is something really hard to do nearby the Church if you think it’s located in De Wallen (Adam’s main Red Light District) where the major tourists attractions are coffeeshops and window-prostitutes!

A common Flemish proverb ‘To outgape the oven’, means to try to do the impossible and marks the paths of the Flemish carvers through Europe: Amsterdam, Hoogstraten, Isle Adam, Oviedo, Zamora and Kempen.

‘Banging your head against a brick wall’: don’t spend too much time trying hard to obtain something completely hopeless.

A man drinking from a mug. ‘Fall between two stools’: when you can’t choose between two different possibilities (stools), you could end up sitting on the ground.

‘Pull gently at a weak rope’: if you pull the rope too quickly, it could get broken (and you could lose all your job).

‘Muck and money go togheter’: you can earn good money if you don’t mind dirtying your hands.

OUR GRASS IS GREENER FOR ALL YOUR RAW & SUPERFOODS EERSTE ROZENDWARSSTRAAT 10 | 1016 PC AMSTERDAM | 020-4897676 | WWW.SUPERFOODCENTRE.NL

THE DAM REGULARS

A “DUTCH WIFE” WOULD NEVER CHEAT

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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 Time: 15:00 | Location: Nieuwe Achtergracht 170 | Price: €30 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! Time: 19:00 | Location: Overtoom 301 | Price: €12 EVERY MONDAY

Drag Bingo @ The Queen’s Head Pub

A night which everybody should experience at least once, if not regularly! Time: 22:00-03:00 | Location: Zeedijk 20 | Price: €2.50 EVERY MONDAY

Sneak Preview @ Kriterion Movie Theatre

Locally famous student-run theatreregularly! Time: 22:15 | Location: Roetersstraat 170 | Price: €5 EVERY MONDAY

Cheeky Mondays @ Winstons Kingdom

Time: Starting at 23:00 | Location: Warmoesstraat | Price: €7

EVERY TUESDAY

Open Mic Night @ Jet Lounge

Great venue, great vibe and totally acoustic. Time: 21:00 | Location: Groen van Prinstererstraat 41 EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY

Noche Latina @ Candela

Grab a partner for a bit of Salsa dancing Time: 23:00-04:00 | Location: Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 85 | Price: Free before 12 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 few layers and jump in! Time: 16:30-17:30 | Location: Hobbemastraat 26 | Price: €3.30 Every Monday

Club Sugar Factory

Yolo; house, hiphop en r&b | Line-up: resident dj’s Hardtog, Urvinho & Faya, Alain Kuipers, DJ Broodkast, Team Chachi, Jan Jabba de Hut, Elroy VanderLey en Rob Black Time: 23.00 - 04.00 uur | Price: € 3,- incl. garderobe Have you got a small local event or activity and want to let people know? Send us an email @ events@amsterdo.com

n Japan, love dolls were known as “Dutch Wives” until a few years ago because during Indonesia’s colonization from 1602, Dutch soldiers had sweaty sheet problems: they so used a bamboo bolster in bed to keep their bodies cool. Due to the lack of their wives, soldiers also needed someone (or something, in this case) to hug through the lonely nights. “A voyage around the world, during the years 1835, 36, and 37” written by the surgeon William Samuel W. Ruschenberger and published in 1838, describes his stay on the Indonesian island of Java (passed from the Dutch to the British in 1811): “We found our sleeping rooms pleasant. The beds were supplied with an additional hard bolster or

pillow whereon to rest the lower limbs, which has obtained the somewhat equivocal name of “Dutch wife””. These pillows, lately known in Japan as “Dakimakura” (from the Japanese daki “to hug” and makura “pillow”) became really famous and appreciated over the years and slowly took the shape of a real woman. Love dolls, at first made of used clothes, are older than they seem: also Spanish and French sailors enjoyed their companionship while isolated on the sea for several months. So next time, walking through Rembrandtplein or the Red Light District, you’ll meet one of these “beautiful” inflatable women, think about how long that piece of vinyl’s history is! Corinna Campanile

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