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Spring ‘15 Amsterdam

Vincent van Gogh | Sunflowers| Arles, 1889 | Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam | (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)

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Amsterdam UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES

A hearty welcome to Amsterdam, our capital and

This year starts with Late Rembrandt in the Rijksmuseum

largest city and the financial and cultural centre of The

and we celebrate 125 years van Gogh in the van Gogh

Netherlands. Amsterdam has more then 10 million visitors

Museum Amsterdam, there are also some interesting van

a year and with reason! Amsterdam has so much to offer.

Gogh exhibitions in the surroundings of Amsterdam, Van

There are the canals, full of character in every kind of

Gogh & Co in the Kroller Muller Musem thats located in

weather. You can take a canal cruise boat and view the

the centre of National Park De Hoge Veluwe in Otterlo and

seventeenth century houses from the water, or just take

van Gogh Village in Nuenen.

a walk. Then there are the museums. Amsterdam is the place to be for Rembrandts, Van Goghs and modern art.

Other landmark events in 2015 are the 120th birthday of the Stedelijk Museum and 50 years of the National

The theatres present shows mainly in Dutch off course,

Opera. Sail Amsterdam, the world’s finest sailing vessels,

there are shows with English surtitles (Projected English

historical and modern, sail into Amsterdam every five

translation), but opera and ballet are universal languages.

years. From 19 to 24 August this massive event will lure

The Spiegelkwartier and P.C. Hooftstraat are rich

boating enthusiasts from all over the world and offer the

shopping grounds for fashion, jewellery and antiques.

Amsterdam many business opportunities.

When it comes to food and drink, Amsterdam offers the wide range you would expect of a big city: from little fast

Enjoy your stay in Amsterdamn

food stalls to Michelin-star gourmet restaurants and bars and nightclubs in all sorts and sizes. Whatever your liking,

The Editor

Amsterdam is an exciting city for everyone.

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Content SPRING | 2015

08 CITY OF AMSTERDAM Where to begin?

10 DUTCH DESIGN

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For those with an exclusive taste

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Style - Simplicity - Quality

28 AMSTERDAM

Vincent van Gogh | Sunflowers| Arles, 1889 | Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam | (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)

Characterised by simplicity and clarity

Van Gogh Year

125 YEARS OF INSPIRATION NOW: ALL SPRING EVENTS IN AMSTERDAM! DUTCH DESIGN & LUXURY AMSTERDAM

CITY OF CULTURE FINE ART AND ANTIQUES

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City of culture, fine art and antiques

32 THIS SEASON

A selection of exhibitions and performances

35 PORGY AND BESS Timeless theatre

40 ADRESSES

Museums, Sightseeing & Theatres

50 FOOD DRINKS & NIGHTLIFE

Michelin star restaurants & live music

58 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Essential Information and useful tips

64 MAP OF AMSTERDAM

Find your way in Amsterdam

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City of Amsterdam WHERE TO BEGIN?

BY DORIEN TER VELD. That’s a good question! Amsterdam has so much to offer that it is impossible to see everything in a week, let alone in a weekend. To make things a little easier for you we have divided the city into nine easy-reference areas for you. In the one area you will mainly find the authentic Amsterdam with its real brown pubs (the Jordaan), in the next area you will find the most important art collections of the Netherlands Museum Quarter, large shops or on the contrary unusual specialist shops Centre, Nine Streets or nature combined with history (the Plantage). For those who want to go out, Amsterdam (Rembrandtplein, Leidseplein) is the place to be. Also modern architecture buffs can indulge themselves here (Eastern Docklands) and those who also want to see Amsterdam’s worldfamous and typical side, now’s your chance (Red light district). SEE MAP ON PAGE 64-65.

You could easily spend a day in each area, but luckily combining the areas is also easy. The areas link up well, public transport will take you everywhere. Should you be at a loss: Amsterdammers are helpful and practically everyone speaks English. Welkom en veel plezier! (Welcome and enjoy!)

JORDAAN Enjoying authentic Amsterdam in a relaxed way that is what you do in the Jordaan. Inthe past labourers and craftsmen used to live in the crisscross of little streets. Now you get pleasantly lost among the local shops, antiquarian bookshops, galleries and (brown) pubs. This charming working class area is hot!

9 STRAATJES Not far behind Dam Square, between the well-known ring of canals, you will find nine small streets full of small specialist shops, bou­ tiques and galleries. The three times three streets are situated neatly side to side and together they are a kilometre long, but make no mistake!

You can easily lose yourself here for a day.

FASHION & MUSEUM DISTRICT (see page 20) There are a number of things you cannot get round in Amsterdam. Culture enthusiasts cannot go home before they have admired a number of masterpieces in Holland’s most important museums with their own eyes.

OLD TOWN Anyone who has been in Amsterdam, will get inevitable questions about the Red Light district. In the Netherlands prostitution is legal. A tour through the Red Light district will certainly be an interesting experience. It can be combined well with a visit to and a good meal in adjacent ‘China Town’.

CITY CENTRE A five-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station, you will get to Dam Square. Here you

will find the Palace and the National Monument. The large dove population and street artists also attract the attention. From Dam Square you walk straight into the Walhalla for shopping fanatics. The major store chains are all represented here.

REMBRANDPLEIN Eating, drinking and dancing you do around Rembrandtplein. All year around this is the place to be for dazzling nightlife and in summer the outdoor cafés are crowded. There’s also enough to see and do in the area for people who enjoy the good life.

THE PLANTAGE You don’t feel a lot of enthusiasm for the still life works in the Museum Quarter and you don’t feel like shopping or sight-seeing? With its 19th century architecture the Plantage is a greenand quiet part of Amsterdam where there is plenty to do.

LEIDSEPLEIN Amsterdam’s most famous, largest and most touristic entertainment area. There are countless restaurants with affordable day specials and outdoor cafés that even have heating when the weather is somewhat cold. Leidseplein is also the epicentre of all kinds of well-known theatres and concert podiums.

THE DOCKLANDS In the past fifty years Amsterdam’s harbour activities have moved to the west of the city. As a result space to live opened up along the IJ lake. The architecture is striking and interesting, it is the architecture of Amsterdam in the future. ■

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EDWIN OUDSHOORN WWW.EDWINOUDSHOORN.COM

His romatic designs tell a story. He takes you away to a fairytale world with dashing silhouets - with thousands of sequins and Swarovski-chrystals that are placed on the dresses one by one.

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Dutch Design In the twentieth century, Dutch design has evolved. Besides, for instance, architecture and modern dance, design has become another area where the Netherlands excels internationally. As a result, current Dutch graphic design, fashion design, product design, interior design and furniture design are in the spotlight.

From the lingerie of Marlies Dekkers, to the costumes of the Harry Potter movies and the interior pieces of Marcel Wanders; they have all been created on Dutch soil.

TYPICAL DUTCH DESIGN Dutch design is characterised by simplicity and clarity. It is often described using terms such as down-to-earthness, sense of humour and perspective and surprising, smart design. These characteristics are the result of creativity in an open, tolerant society. Functionalism has long been the leading ideology behind Dutch design and worked well with the Calvinist attitude of the Dutch. At the start of the twentieth century, the Netherlands became famous by the works of the members of ‘De Stijl’ artistic movement, with artists such as Mondrian and Rietveld. In the nineties, a new artistic trend developed. Functionality of the product no longer came first; the concept behind the design took centre stage. Design became less of an artisanal and more of an artistic discipline. As part of this international trend, the emphasis shifted more towards artistic aspects such as concept and originality and away from production and user requirements. In the process, designers such as Tord Boontje and Viktor & Rolf shift with ease between commercial and artistic considerations. In this sense, Dutch design is at the forefront.

AMSTERDAM From designer shopping to a glamorous fashion week, Amsterdam has a fashionable centre just waiting to be discovered. Amsterdam is a source of inspiration for stylish individuals. Even if your budget prevents you from shopping for exclusive high-end designs, there are plenty of more affordable ways to soak up Amsterdam’s fashionable vibe.

A lot of the Dutch Designers have choosen Amsterdam, in the Fashion & Museum district you will find the Dutch Designers: Fred de la Bretonière, Pauw and The People of the Labyrinths. When you are interested in Haute Couture visit the designers Mart Visser en Frans Molenaar.

You will find other Dutch Designers throughout of Amsterdam like the international well known Designers Viktor & Rolf , Jan Jansen Shoes, Tony Cohen, Sheila de Vries and Marlies Dekkers, young talented designers such as Dennis Diem and Dorhout Mees are also Amsterdam-based fashion houses. Dutch brands: G-Star RAW, Claudia Strater, Gaastra, Gsus Industries, Scotch & Soda and Supertrash. ■

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TONY COHEN

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Photo: Jeroen Snijders

Tony Cohen is a designer label with international elegance. His dresses graced the catwalk of New York Fashion Week and Amsterdam Fashion Week. It’s the mission of Tony Cohen to make women look extraordinary in a subtle manner, he dresses women with eye for detail. His signature lies in the use of luxurious materials and combining leather with silk. These materials translate the strong and soft features of women.

DORHOUT MEES

WWW.DORHOUT-MEES.COM Dorhout Mees is distinctive in its elegant style.

It is feminine and conceptual, but wearability is always an important element. Organic forms contrasted sharp next to constructual forms.

The base of all collections are prints, silk, wool and delicate knits. Combined with the use of wearable unconventional materials.

Fasinaction of the constant connection between body and material, covering and uncovering of the female body is always the starting point.

Contradictions in structures, silhouette and textures are the essence of the collections.

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shoes & accessories MADE IN HOLLAND

FLORIS VAN BOMMEL E 199,90

SARA FRINGE E 164,95

OLD SCHOOL BAG RETURNS WWW.OLDSCHOOLBAG.NL

FRED DE LA BRETONIERE E 289,95

FRED DE LA BRETONIERE E 219,95

DUTCH BASICS E 210,-

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SAID MAHROUF WWW.SAIDMAHROUF.NL

For his Prêt-à-Porter collection 2015 Said Mahrouf drew his inspiration from paintings

by Kazimir Malevich. This Suprematism collection is Mahrouf’s interpretation of Malevich’s basic geometric forms and use of a limited range of colors, expressing “the supremacy of pure artistic feeling” (Malevich description of the term Suprematism).

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Ace Jewelers Group Van Baerlestraat 46 www.acejewelers.com Ace Jewelers can always show you jewellery, watches and accessories that will meet your requirements. To make sure we can advise you in the best possible way, we keep up with leading trends globally and locally in the fascinating world of watches and jewellery. However if desire something out of the ordinary, we can create a piece unique for you. Together with one of our advisers, you will create your one of- a-kind jewel. Based on your ideas and wishes, a team of designers, goldsmiths and diamond setters will design and manufacture your unique piece of jewellery in-house. You start with a dream and witness that dream come to life in a ring, bracelet or necklace, that perfectly matches your ideas, style and taste.

TONYCOHEN flagstore Huidenstraat 28 | www.tony-cohen.com Tony Cohen is a designer label with international elegance. His signature lies in the use of luxurious materials and combining leather with silk. These materials translate the strong and soft features of women.

LUXECADEAUTJES.NL Kinkerstraat 71 near the new Amsterdam hotspot “de hallen�

We sell Secrid, a new generation of high quality RFID/NFC protected wallets. We are also known for selling handmade leather briefcases, made in Holland. Furthermore we carry a range of products like Montblanc or leather items like wallets, notebooks, iPhone covers and much more.

You are more than welcome in our store and on our website.

Christiaan van der Klaauw Amsterdam Watch Company Reestraat 3 - 1016 DM Amsterdam T. (0)20 389 27 89, www.awco.nl

The beautifully crafted dial was made by Kees Engelbarts, the famous master-engraver.

This classical beauty represents a special interpretation of our rotating 3-dimensional real moon indicating the true moon phase. The moon rotates around the earth every 29,530588853 days. Our hand-made 3D miniture moon indicates the moon phase so accurately that it deviates only one day in 11.000 years. It is the most accurate 3D moon phase in the world ever incorporated in a mechanical watch. The watch also shows the time. And who needs more?

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CHANEL by Karl Lagerveld

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Luxury Shopping FOR THOSE WITH AN EXCLUSIVE TASTE The city has an wide selection of luxury shops, ranging from designer fashion houses to uniquboutiques and custom-made items you won’t find anywhere else. Part of the charm of the exclusive shopping experience in Amsterdam is the lovely neighbourhoods you’ll discover along the way. Amsterdam has two gorgeous department stores with a variety of luxurious goods under one roof. Magna Plaza behind the Royal palace and an the edge of Dam Square, de Bijenkorf will keep you entertained for hours.

The selection extends from fashion, handbags and shoes to housewares, luggage and electronics. On the ground floor, there are a number of luxury ‘shop-in-shops’ like Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Gucci.

MUSEUM DISTRICT

VAN BAERLESTRAAT

Most people visiting Amsterdam come to this area on the south

When you’ve had your fill of the P.C. Hooftstraat, wander over

side of the city centre for one thing only: the three biggest mu-

to the Van Baerlestraat. Here you’ll a number of renowned

seums of the city that gave the neighbourhood its name. True,

Dutch fashion designers like Pauw, The People of the Labyrinths

the Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum and Van Gogh Museum

and Fred de la Bretonière which is known for its functional yet

are definitely worth visiting for lovers of the great arts, even

elegant boots and handbags. If you’re looking for a bit of extra

though the first two are now temporarily closed for renovation.

pampering, schedule an appointment at the Soap Treatment

However, apart from these three fabulous museums, this area

Store for a facial , manicure or massage.

has much more to offer. This is the place for the high end, most luxurious shopping streets of the country.

WILLEMSPARKWEG From the Van Baerlestraat, head deeper into Amsterdam Zuid

How to get to the Museum District

down the lovely Willemsparkweg. Visit Oog in Oog for designer

By tram: Tram lines 2, 3, 5, 12, 16 and 24 will get you to the

(sun)glasses, get a suit made to measure at Suitsupply or try on

Fashion & Museum District.

an elegant dress at Thalian. Lovers of distinctive furniture and

By water: The Canal Bus, a hop-on/hop-off canal boat line, stops

lighting head to Edha Interieur, while the best dressed dogs get

on the Singelgracht, just across the Stadhouderskade from the

their fashion fix at Vovnjau. The Willemsparkweg also has a va-

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riety of tempting cafés and restaurants.

P.C. HOOFTSTRAAT

CORNELIS SCHUYTSTRAAT

Named for the 17th-century poet and playwright Pieter

Halfway down the Willemsparkweg you’ll cross the Cornelis

Cornelisz Hooft, the P.C. Hooftstraat has been an exclusive shop-

Schuytstraat – the perfect place to put together a complete new

ping destination since the 1970s. Located at the Fashion&Muse-

outfit. Step inside French Connection for the best in British de-

um district, this street is your first stop for big-name designers

sign. Admire the designer shoes at Shoebaloo or Manwood, and

like Flippa K, Chanel, Hugo Boss, D&G, MaxMara, Ralph Lauren,

then find the perfect earrings or watch at one of the many je-

Hermes, Gucci and more.

wellers on the street.

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FILIPPA K

WWW.FILIPPA-K.COM Simple functional garments with a clean design.

Essential pieces to build a wardrobe around, easy to combine and long-lasting in both style and quality. That was the start of Filippa K in 1993 and is still the essence of this brand today. Based on real needs and real experiences, Filippa K offers style solutions for the challenges of modern life. By doing so we help women and men, on the move, to look fashionable and feel comfortable whatever the situation.

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Men & luxury goods IN AMSTERDAM

U-BOAT CLASSICO TUNGSTENO CITY DIAMONDS AMSTERDAM

VERTU RED GOLD BLACK DLC SCHAAP & CITROEN MONT BLANC LEATHER COLLECTION: EXTREME

LOUIS VUITON IPAD AIR SOFTCASE MONOGRAM CARTIER CUFFLINKS WITH WATCH CROWN DECOR

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BEETHOVENSTRAAT

9 STRAATJES

A few blocks from the Cornelis Schuytstraat, the Beetho-

Not far behind Dam Square, between the well-known

venstraat hides a number of treasures in this fairly compact

ring of canals, you will find nine small streets full of

shopping street. Here you’ll find popular Dutch designers like

small specialist shops, bou­ tiques and galleries. The three

Pauw or Claudia Sträter, as well as a number of jewellers and

times three streets are situated neatly side to side and to-

specialty shops. Sterre & Tijl has gorgeous furniture, toys and

gether they are a kilometre long, but make no mistake!

clothes for babies and infants, while The English Hatter offers

You can easily lose yourself here for a day.

a selection of hats for the distinguished gentleman. If your taste in luxury extends to food, stop by Huize van Wely for

DIAMONDS ARE A GIRLS BEST FRIEND…

amazing chocolate bonbons or sample the delectable cheeses

As one of Europe’s diamond capitals, Amsterdam is the ideal

at Tromp.

place to shop for jewellery. It’s true that you can buy loose diamonds here, but you might prefer jewels you can wear out of the

UTRECHTSESTRAAT

store! For the inside scoop on the diamond industry plus an op-

In the heart of the city centre, the Utrechtsestraat starts at the

portunity to shop, pay a visit to Gassan or Coster Diamonds.

Rembrandtplein and crosses Amsterdam’s most famous canals.

You’ll find a number of small specialty jewellers on

The street has a mix of shops, but gets more luxurious with

the shopping streets listed above, but for big

each passing year. For example, the Netherlands’ first Marc by

names like Bvlgari, Cartier or

Marc Jacobs store will open at Utrechtsestraat 120 sometime in

Tiffany & Co, head straight to

the near future. You’ll find designer fashion at Centre Neuf and

the P.C. Hooftstraat. ■

Angel Basics, while Zwartjes van 1883 sells well-made leather shoes that will last a lifetime. For contemporary interior design, be sure to pay a visit to Mobilia.

Major brands

MONT BLANC

IN AMSTERDAM

There are numerous international flagship stores of major brands in Amsterdam, we will list some of them for you. Lose yourself for more than one day BURBERRY PC HOOFTSTRAAT 48 AND 50

LOUIS VUITTON PC HOOFTSTRAAT 65 - 67

BVLGARI PC HOOFTSTRAAT 73

MARCCAIN PC HOOFTSTRAAT 84

CARTIER PC HOOFTSTRAAT 132 - 134

MARLIES DEKKERS BERENSTRAAT 18

CAROLINE BISS PC HOOFTSTRAAT 95

MARLIES DEKKERS CORELLISTRAAT 27

CHANEL PC HOOFTSTRAAT 66 - 68

MAXMARA PC HOOFTSTRAAT 110

CHOPARD PC HOOFTSTRAAT 53

MCGREGOR PC HOOFTSTRAAT 114

CHRISTIAAN VAN DER KLAAUW REESTRAAT 3

MICHAEL KORS PC HOOFTSTRAAT 111

DIESEL PC HOOFTSTRAAT 119

MONTBLANC PC HOOFTSTRAAT 57

DIOR PC HOOFTSTRAAT 100

MULBERRY PC HOOFTSTRAAT 46

ESCADA PC HOOFTSTRAAT 43

NESPRESSO PC HOOFTSTRAAT 128

EMPORIO ARMANI PC HOOFTSTRAAT 39 -41

PAUL SMITH PC HOOFTSTRAAT 136

FILIPPA K (SEE PAGE 25-27)

PRADA PC HOOFTSTRAAT 63

FLORIS VAN BOMMEL STORE SINGEL 439 - 441

RALPH LAUREN PC HOOFTSTRAAT 89

FRED DE LA BRETONIERE VAN BAERLESTRAAT 34

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO PC HOOFTSTRAAT 59

FRED DE LA BRETONIERE UTRECHTSESTRAAT 77

STILLS CORNELIS SCHUYTSTRAAT 16

G-STAR PC HOOFTSTRAAT 24 -28

THE STORIES STORE OVERTOOM 435

GUCCI PC HOOFTSTRAAT 56 - 58

TIFFANY & CO. PC HOOFTSTRAAT 86 - 88

HERMES PC HOOFTSTRAAT 97

TOD’S PC HOOFTSTRAAT 74

HUGO BOSS PC HOOFTSTRAAT 140

TOMMY HILFIGER PC HOOFTSTRAAT 101 EN 103

ICEBERG PC HOOFTSTRAAT 126

TONY COHEN’S FLAGSHIP STORE HUIDENSTRAAT 28

IKKS WOMEN AND MEN PC HOOFTSTRAAT 37 AND 54

TRUSSARDI PC HOOFTSTRAAT 35

IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN (49) PC HOOFTSTRAAT 49 - 51

U-BOAT - CITY DIAMONDS KALVERSTRAAT 51

JIMMY CHOO PC HOOFTSTRAAT 62

VALENTINO PC HOOFTSTRAAT 121

KAREN MILLEN PC HOOFTSTRAAT 71

VIRTU - SCHAAP & CITROEN PC HOOFTSTRAAT 40

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Fashion & accessories

BY MARINA RINALDI

Opposites do not attract. They blend together, in clothing and often in the life of every woman.

The colours merge into one another and, in apparent contrast, the textures look and feel like one.

Rarefied, faded and dusty hues are chosen: interrupting the harmonic sequence through a cascade of optical white, handsful of natural shades and a sparkle of deep yellow that warms up and illuminates the palette.

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Fashion & jewels

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FILIPPA K €130,-

MILL DIAMONDS - HANDMADE JEWELLERY -

LONGINE - DOLCE VITA - €4.130,-

STILLS - STILLS-ATELIER.COM -

TED BAKER - MAXI DRESS - €455,-

YSECREAM WWW.YSECREAM.COM 24 - CINQ

ANA DYLA FT. SWAROVSKI €169,95,-

F I L I P PA - K . C O M

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Special

Filippa K

STYLE - SIMPLICITY - QUALITY Filippa Knutsson, right, is the creative director and founder of Filippa K, one of Scandinavia’s most well-known fashion companies. But although se gave her name to this label se has virtually no interest in celebrity. “What I do is more important than who I am,” Filippa said with emphasis. What she does is to serve as creative director of a Swedish company she founded in 1993 which is steadily expanding throughout the world. In september 2014 she opened the first flagship store in Amsterdam.

Effortless yet fashionable garments with a clean design and

The belted waist is an important feature this season where

high quality. Essential pieces to build a perfect wardrobe

several styles come with a belt, but the look can also be

around, and long-lasting in both style and quality. That

achieved by adding a leather belt to your outfit. The colour

was the start of Filippa K in 1993 and is still the essence of

card consists of a range of warm beige tones, shades of white,

our brand today.

powder y pinks and greys with playful accents of citrus yellow, strong green and blue. To complement this is a graphic black

The brand philosophy of Filippa K is built on three core

and white stor y in the form of prints and details.

values: Style Simplicity Quality. These brand values lead us in expressing our brand, in how we do business, in defining

Openinghours (PC Hooftstraat)

our store concept, in communication, in how we meet our

Sunday

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customers, and of course how we design our collections.

Monday

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Tuesday 10-18 The women’s wear Spring Summer 2015 collection continues

Wendsday 10-18

to explore the effor tless style of Filippa K and presents a less

Thursday 10-20

tonal look then previous seasons; with a focus on a vibrant

Friday 10-18

diversity in materials. The lines are either close to the body

Saturday 10-18 ■

with draped, pleated and folded details or generous and soft.

FILIPPA K ( WOMAN/MAN) PC HOOFTSTRAAT 129, 1017 BS AMSTERDAM FILIPPA K (WOMAN) LEIDSESTRAAT 53, 1017 NV AMSTERDAM FILIPPA K (WOMAN) WOLVENSTRAAT 6, 1016 EP AMSTERDAM WWW.FILIPPA-K.COM 26 - CINQ

WE INTERPRET FASHION INTO WEARABLE, AESTHETICALLY BALANCED PIECES THAT STAND THE REST OF TIME

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Vincent van Gogh | Self-portrait as a painter| Paris, 1887-1888 Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam | (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)

Amsterdam CITY OF CULTURE, FINE ART AND ANTIQUES

Amsterdam offers a diverse array of world-class entertainment, as for centuries has been one of the leading centres of culture in Europe. High-quality culture spread across 65 theatres and concert halls, 42 museums and over 140 galleries. The multitude of theatres, galleries, museums and concert venues put Amsterdam at the very heart of arts and culture in the Netherlands.

VAN GOGH 125 YEARS This year On 29 July 2015 it will be exactly 125 years since Vin-

called in Dutch Stedelijk Museum are a must to visit. The prin-

cent van Gogh (1853-1890) died. Throughout the year, various

cipal collection of the world’s beloved painter at the Van Gogh

European towns are organising unique exhibitions and cultural

Museum and a rich division of the Russian Hermitage Museum

events linked by the theme of ‘125 Years of Inspiration’.

are also not to be missed, even if you are in the Dutch capital

Even today, Van Gogh inspires people all over the world and,

for a brief visit.

125 years after his death, is still more ‘alive’ than ever. In memory of the Dutch artist in this year, the Van Gogh Europe

ART GALLERIES

Foundation, an association comprising around 30 institutions,

Even if you’re not planning to expand your personal art collec-

is organising an international programme in four countries. In

tion, a visit to one of Amsterdam’s many art galleries is a great

this issue you can find more.

way to spend an afternoon. Discover what’s new in the Dutch and international art scene!

EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS

At the corner of Weteringschans and Spiegelgracht you will see

Exhibitions and cultural events are being organised in the va-

the well-known Diamond House Lazare Diamonds on the right

rious towns and villages in the Netherlands, Belgium, France

in the Museum Plaza building; on the left-hand corner there is

and England that are of importance for the life and work of the

Reflex Modern Art Gallery which sells contemporary art.

artist. For the first time, museums and institutions that actively contribute to conserving Van Gogh’s heritage are working

ART/ANTIQUES STORES

together on a large scale.

Spiegelkwartier: Nieuwe Spiegelstraat runs between the world-famous Rijksmuseum and Keizersgracht, its history goes

MUSEUMS

back as far as the 17th century.

Throughout the centuries, the Dutch gave the world most

In and around this street with its many characteristic Amster-

famous painters as Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh, who

dam facades more than 70 art and antique dealers have set up

until today provoke our admiration. This tradition continued

business. These specialists offer a wide range of objects, ran-

in the 20th Century with Mondrian and later with the Cobra

ging from Egyptian antiquities which are 6,000 years old to se-

group abstract artists. Amsterdam art museums have not only

venteenth-century Delft ware, from antique Chinese porcelain

unparalleled collection of the most famous, but also many les-

to abstract modern art. You name it, it is for sale in the Spiegel-

ser known amazing Dutch masters of all epochs. The State Mu-

kwartier. This makes the Spiegelkwartier a must-see quarter

seum called in Dutch Rijksmuseum, and a wonderful collection

for those with an eye for the unique, rare and beautiful.

of modern art from Europe and America at The City Museum

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THE SPIEGELKWARTIER If you collect antiques or modern art, the Spiegelkwartier is the

The proof of a historically grown connection with the Rijks-

place to go. Just across the bridge opposite the Rijksmuseum

museum is the exhibition in 1985 of a selection of objects

you will find this historical neighbourhood with its typical old

bought in the Spiegelkwartier. The first acquisition dates

Dutch houses. This area had been the heart of the national art

back to 1914 but the museum still buys from dealers in the

and antiques trade for the past eighty years and has a friendly

Spiegelkwartier.

relaxed atmosphere. There are few places in the world where you will find such a stunning choice of art and antiques.

A visit to the Spiegelkwartier is easy to combine with a visit to one of many museums in the area. At walking distance you

Over seventy specialised art and antique dealers offer a wide

will find the Rijksmuseum, Vincent van Gogh Museum and the

variety of objects, ranging from archeological finds to 17th cen-

Allard Pierson museum.

tury furniture, glass and Dutch Delftware, from oriental art to Art Nouveau, from tribal art to contemporary art, from old me-

HOW TO GET TO THE SPIEGELKWARTIER

dical instruments and clocks to jewellery and, last but not at

Public Transportation - (recommended)

least paintings from the COBRA period or finished yesterday.

From Centraal Station tram nr 1,2 & 5 Leidschestraat, stop Keizersgracht, walk via Keizersgracht in eastern direction.

In the Spiegelkwartier you can have a drink or a bite to eat on

From Centraal Station tram nr 16, 24 & 25 Vijzelstraat, stop

almost every street corner. A fun way to get to the Spiegelkwar-

Keizersgracht, walk via Keizersgracht in western direction.

tier and the nearby Rijksmuseum, is with the CANAL-BUS.

Canal Bus - Stop Rijksmuseum With the car:

Today one finds fine art and antiques dealers in almost every

From the direction Noord-Holland and Den Haag Ring south,

house in the Nieuwe Spiegelstraat and on the Spiegelgracht.

exit S106 direction centrum: Over the Overtoom until the end,

This is the result of a historical development of almost 120

at traffic lights right, on the right side is parking garage Q-Park

years. Without the building of the renown Rijksmuseum the

Byzantium, at the Leidsebosje. After parking cross the passen-

neighborhood would surely have looked very different. Before

gers bridge at the Lido/Max Euweplein, then go to the right and

the Rijksmuseum was built (1877/1885) there used to be a large

walk via Weteringschans, Zieseniskade, to the Spiegelgracht.

windmill on that spot. The existing small business like watch-

(If you use a route planner, the postal code of the Spiegelkwartier

makers, carpenters, furniture repair shops etc, slowly changed

is 1017 JP)

into art and antique dealers.

HOW TO REACH PARKING GARAGES According to old address books the first antique dealer star-

Q-Park Museumplein.

ted in 1900 in de Kerkstraat nr 219. In 1910 there are already

Entrance opposite the Concertgebouw. Cross the Museum-

seven antique shops mentioned. After the war the number of

plein and walk around the Rijksmuseum, cross the bridge to-

galleries and shops really extended.

wards the Weteringschans to the Spiegelgracht.

Q-Park Byzantium

If one looks at the objects bought by the Rijksmuseum in the

Cross the passengers bridge at the Lido/Max Euweplein, then

Spiegelkwartier one notices that it mainly concerns objects

go to the right and walk via Weteringschans, Zieseniskade, to

like furniture, glass, textile and earthenware. This is not sur-

the Spiegel足gracht.

prising since the shops were specialized in these antiquities.

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EXHIBITION BEPPE KESSLER ‘Ruimte | Space’ 28 febr - 11 apr 2015 Galerie Rob Koudijs Elandsgracht 12, Amsterdam info@galerierobkoudijs.nl www.galerierobkoudijs.nl

We love Picasso…

Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 44, Amsterdam T. +31(0)6 34261770 or +31(0)6 17240937 www.renssenartgallery.com Visit Renssen Art Gallery; located close to the Rijksmuseum.

Oil paintings and sculptures by Dutch artist Renssen (born in 1960) and high quality Graphic Art by Pablo Picasso.

Open daily from 11 to 5.30 pm.

ASTAMANGALA ART FROM TIBET, NEPAL AND INDIA

Hidden in one of the wonderful 17th century canalhouses is a surprise: the only art gallery of the Netherlands dealing with ancient art from Tibet, Nepal and India: Gallery Astamangala.

We are located on the Keizersgracht, one of the three canals proclamed in 2013 as Unesco World Heritage, in the famous `Spiegelkwartier’, international centre for art and antiques.

Established in 1979, Astamangala offers high-quality relgious art from the fascinating Tibetan-Buddhist World: scoll-paintings, sculptures and ritual objects, dating from the 11th till the 19th century. Also we have a large collection objects from the Hindu-world of Nepal and India.

DRS. S.J. DE VRIES | ASTAMANGALA Keizersgracht 574, Mob.: +31-621546317 e-mail: asta@xs4all.nl WWW.ASTAMANGALA.COM mandala of the goddess Vajravarahi - paint on textile, Tibet, early 19th cent. Size: 45 x 68 cm

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Tony Oursler

ART & CULTURE What’s the best time to visit Amsterdam? That depends of course on what you’re looking for.

Springtime is bright and colourful in Amsterdam.

In summer it buzzes with all sorts of outdoors activities and festivals. In autumn and winter, as the leaves are blown from the trees, Amsterdam’s beautiful gables reappear in their full glory from behind thefoliage.

photo: Stef Verstraaten

Van Gogh Village Nuenen

Keys to Rome TRIBUTE TO VAN GOGH Kröller-Müller Museum Houtkampweg 6 6731 AW Otterlo (0318) 591241 www.krollermuller.nll

TONY OURSLER

ABesides the exhibition Van Gogh & Co. Criss-crossing the collection, a smaller presentation with tributes to Van Gogh is also on display.

Among other things, this includes a sculpture of a tormented Van Gogh by Joseph Mendes da Costa and an impassioned homage to the artist made by Vilmos Huszár.

A number of posters are also included. These were made in 1990 to commemorate Van Gogh’s death, at that time a hundred years previously. A variety of artists, such as Roy Lichtenstein, Giuseppe Penone and Mario Merz had made works that emphasized their admiration of Van Gogh and these are compiled in the series of posters..

1 - 29 MARCH 2015 Amsterdam’s Oude Kerk is the dream location for Tony Oursler’s first solo exhibition in the Netherlands in 20 years.

The oeuvre of the born and raised New Yorker Tony Oursler (1957), who together with Bill Viola and Gary Hill belongs to the second generation of video artists, covers a broad range of techniques and media. It explores the complex relationships between high and low culture and between the individual and mass media and he does this using humour, irony and fantasy.

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Oude kerk Oudekerksplein 23 (020) 625 82 84 www.oudekerk.nl

VAN GOGH VILLAGE NUENEN Vincentre Museum Berg 29 - 5671 CA Nuenen (040) 2839615 vangoghvillagenuenen.nl

KEYS TO ROME

In the Vincentre museum we get to know van Gogh as a person and we see how he developed to become a world-famous artist. Modern technology make this a real experience. We then go outside, where no fewer than 22 locations remind us of Van Gogh; 14 of which he painted or sketched. Other objects are statues or buildings with a special significance.

TILL 15 MARCH 2015.

The exhibition provides an insight into the cultural cross fertilization that took place within the vast Roman Empire and gives an insight into the daily lives of the Romans by using digital techniques to present archaeological objects.

Visitors have the opportunity to view the exhibition through from differing angles, by choosing one of the following perspectives by means of a key card: the Mediterranean, Egypt or the Low Countries.

Vincent had his own way of thinking about things.

That applies to the current designers. They will enter into a relationship, an affair with Vincent. What brings them together in ‘alternative thinking’ will result in the designs for the rooms in this house: The Vincent Affair.

Allard Pierson Museum, Oude Turfmarkt 127 (020) 525 25 56 www.allardpiersonmuseum.nl

Rembrandt huis

photo: Joh. de Haas

Nicolaes Maes, Het offer van Abraham, ca. 1653, doek, Kingston, Ontario, Agnes Etherington Art Centre, schenking Alfred en Isabel Bader 2014

Stedelijk in the war To the farms!

Rembrand Art Market

Credits: Menno Huizinga/ Nederlands Fotomuseum ‘Children being braught to Friesland by boat, Den Haag (1944-1945)’

REMBRANDT ART MARKET Rembrandtplein, 1017 CV Amsterdam www.rembrandtartmarket.nl www.facebook.com/ RembrandtArtMarket

STEDELIJK IN THE WAR

TO THE FARMS!

Stedelijk museum Musweumplein 10, (020) 573 29 11 www.stedelijk.nl

Dutch Resistance Museum Plantage kerklaan 61 (020) 620 25 35 www.verzetsmuseum.org

EVERY SUNDAY, FROM THE MIDDLE OF MARCH TILL THE END OF OCTOBER Every sunday from 10.30-18.00 / 10:30-6 pm you’ll find The Rembrandt Art Market on the Rembrandtplein. A modern and contemporary art market where International artists of all disciplins exhibit and sell their works. At the Rembrandt Art market you will find original Paintings, Sculptures, Jewellery, Photograpic, Digital, Graphic and Airbrushed Art, etc.

There you can find art at a fair price by dealing directly with artists and avoid paying the extra fees you would get by buying through a gallery.

21 FEBRUARY - 31 MAY 2015 Next spring, as part of the 70th anniversary commemorations of Dutch liberation, the Stedelijk presents The Stedelijk Museum in the Second World War. The presentation is structured around work from the museum collection, accompanied by unique, previously unseen visual material. The results of the Stedelijk’s provenance research are also included, clearly presented and placed within a context. The exhibition brings together five fascinating storylines: The 1930s: Art in Exile

13 SEPTEMBER 2014 - 12 APRIL 2015 70 years since the Hunger Winter, it’s time for the Dutch Resistance Museum Amsterdam to show a moving exhibition on some 40.000 children who were evacuated in the first few months of 1945 from the urban western part of the country ‘to the farms’, to save them from starvation. To the farms! Winter 1944/45, the Netherlands has been at war for more than four years. The Germans are going to lose, but nobody knows when. There are terrible food shortages in the urban western part of the country. Thousands of malnourished children are threatened with starvation.

Rescue operations are launched, with the permission of the occupying Germans.

REMBRANDT HOUSE Rembrandt huis Jodenbreestraat 4 (020) 520 04 00 www.rembrandthuis.nl

12 FEBRUARY - 17 MAY 2015 Rembrandt’s Late Pupils Studying under a Genius.

Drawings and paintings by artists like Nicolaes Maes, Willem Drost, Abraham van Dijck, Jacobus Leveck, Heyman Dullaert and Arent de Gelder, brought together from major international museums and private collections, shed new light on Rembrandt’s special position as a highly sought-after teacher of students who wanted to continue their training after apprenticeships elsewhere.

It focuses on Rembrandt’s influence, his teaching methods and the relationship between master and pupil, providing greater insight into this aspect of the Netherlands’ most famous artist. The exhibition will coincide with Late Rembrandt, the major exhibition in the Rijksmuseum.

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Swan Lake

THEATRE

Die Zauberflöte

MARIONETTENTHEATER

SWAN LAKE

DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE

Nieuwe Jonkerstraat 8 (020) 62 08 027 www.marionettentheater.nl

Nationale Opera & Ballet Waterlooplein 22 (020) 551 81 17 www.operaballet.nl

Nationale Opera & Ballet Waterlooplein 22 (020) 551 81 17 www.operaballet.nl

1, 3, 4, 7, 8 MARCH 2015 Dutch National Ballet is opening the new ballet season in spectacular fashion with a festive Gala: a unique evening of highlights from the company’s rich ballet repertoire. Last year was the first time that Dutch National Ballet organised a gala for the official opening of the ballet season, and it was received with great enthusiasm. This year, the company continues the tradition with an equally festive programme of famous pas de deux, new creations, work by the Netherlands’ greatest choreographer Hans van Manen and highlights from Swan Lake.

6, 9, 12, 15*, 17, 19, 22*, 24, 27 MARCH 2015 The fanciful theatre-maker Simon McBurney presented a very unique interpretation of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte in 2012, to overwhelming success. In response to popular demand, Dutch National Opera has decided to reprise the opera after an unusually brief interval. press quote: ‘it effortlessly shifts between knockabout comedy and highfalutin’ philosophy, and moves out of darkness into light in the surest of directorial hands.’ Sunday Times

The Amsterdam Marionette Theatre presents a unique form of music theatre: the European tradition of the classical marionette theatre.

Wooden actors, in their silk and velvet costumes, present opera’s by Mozart and Offenbach. Six puppeteers manipulate the large marionettes.history straight to hearts of audiences around the world.

The Amsterdam Marionette Theatre (AMT) performs in its own, small theatre in the old city centre of Amsterdam, and now and then abroad in opera houses and at festivals.

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THE IMITATION GAME Thursday 26 February at 20:00 pm and Tuesday, March 3rd at 14:00 and 20:00 pm Running Time: 1 hr 54 min Genre: Drama Director: Morten Tyldum Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley and others During World War II, mathematician Alan Turing tries to crack the enigma code with help from fellow mathematicians. In The Imitation Game, Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Alan Turing, the genius British mathematician, logician, cryptologist and computer scientist who led the charge to crack the German Enigma Code that helped the Allies win WWII. Turing went on to assist with the development of computers at the University of Manchester after the war, but was prosecuted by the UK government in 1952 for homosexual acts which the country deemed illegal.

Queen Lear

Porgy & Bess

ANNE

Photo: Kurt van der Elst

Theater Amsterdam Danzigerkade 5, (088) 123 24 11 www.theateramsterdam.nl

QUEEN LEAR Stadsschouwburg A’dam Leidseplein 26 (020) 624 23 11 www.tga.nl/en/productions/ koningin-lear

PORGY AND BESS, AMSTERDAM RAI, ADMISSION FROM € 29 WWW.STARDUSTTHEATRE.NL

EXTENDED TILL 30 APRIL 2015 Anne is a theater performance based on the life of Anne Frank.

It covers the two years spent

by Anne and her family in the Secret Annex as well as the events of the times before and after. Anne’s words - poignantly reflecting the tensions and tragedy of their existence during these times - come alive against the backdrop of a lifesize set, allowing spectators to experience Anne’s life journey that leads the lonely little girl towards writing and womanhood in the midst of terrible oppression. ANNE is the first ever theater performance based on all the versions of her diaries, including the uncensored ones, edited by Anne Frank herself and is playing at the purpose-built Theater Amsterdam.

5 TILL 15 MARCH, 7 TILL 18 APRIL 2015 In King Lear, Shakespeare tells the story of an ageing king who must share his kingdom among his three daughters, thus precipitating his own ruin and that of his country.

In Tom Lanoye’s Queen Lear, the kingdom becomes an international family company managed by the eponymous ‘Leading Lady Lear’.

Lanoye paints a portrait of an elderly businesswoman who has lost all sense of reality. She is unable to use her power to solve the very real problems all around her.

She is concerned only with popularity and reputation.

The piece is unsurpassed in its ability to present the pettiness and powerlessness of a ‘ruler’ unable to cope with unforeseen events.

3-14 MARCH 2015 Porgy and Bess tells the story of the intense love between Porgy, a disabled beggar, and the beautiful but unsteady Bess.

Eighty years after Porgy and Bess premiered in the United States the plot still manages to move its audience, not in the least because of its great songs, like “Summertime” and “I Got Plenty of Nothing”, which have become classics in their own right. Once the curtain opens, you are introduced to the hard life of Catfish Row. When Bess’ boyfriend Crown (a temperamental drunk) murders the gambler Robbins he flees town. When Bess refuses to join him, Porgy offers to take her in. This is how Gershwin’s love story begins, and until this day it still attracts audiences from all over the world.

It is to be presented in the original version, as intended by George Gershwin, Edwin DuBose, Dorothy Heyward and Ira Gershwin. Their descendants keep a strict eye on the production process to make sure that performances are only authorised if they meet all their requirements in terms of casting, orchestra, sets and costumes. These stringent conditions are the reason why Porgy and Bess is not a commonly seen production nowadays. The leading roles are reserved for those names who have already gained fame and fortune in the world of opera. When considering the complexity of the songs, all the roles must be cast several times, just like in the world’s large opera houses.

ANNE

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Chocoa festival

EVENTS

Cinedans on screen

CINEDANS ON SCREEN EYE film institute nederland ijpromenade 1 (020) 589 14 00 www.eyefilm.nl

CHOCOA FESTIVAL

SONIC ACTS

Beurs van Berlage Damrak 243, (020) 530 41 41, www.chocoa.nl

Various locations www.sonicacts.com

11 TILL 15 MARCH 2015 Cinedans-¬‐Dance on Screen is the biggest and most diverse dance film festival in the world, and it’s Returning to the EYE in Amsterdam from 11 to 15 March 2015. Over the course of five days this twelfth Edition of Cinedans will present the best new international dance films, documentaries and Interactive installations. The festival programme includes documentaries on Jiří Kylián and Sasha Waltz as well as premieres from ISH choreographer Marco Gerris and director Ruben van Leer–the First to shoot a fictional film in CERN, the particle accelerator in Geneva.

6 TILL 8 MARCH 2015 Chocoa Festival will be from March 6th to 8th this year. During the Festival you can see, smell and taste more chocolate than you can imagine. The chocolate makers informed visitors about the extraordinary qualities and origins of their products, as well as how it positively influenced environmental and/or socio-economic conditions for cocoa farmers.

Cinedans received more than 300 submissions for this year’s festival. A selection of these films, Alongside films curated by the festival itself, make up the six hour¬‐long shorts programmes. Our Documentary selection includes one about Jiří Kylián choreographing his final works for Nederlands Danstheater as well as A Portrait, which focuses on the internationally celebrated choreographer Sasha Waltz.

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As many as 700 different flavours can be differentiated in good chocolate. Learn to appreciate the richness in varieties, flavours and aromas, and be informed about the background story of chocolate.

Once you know how to maximise your tasting experience, you will realise there is so much more to your favourite chocolate bar than you thought.

26 FEBRUARY TILL 1ST OF APRIL. Since its inception in 1994, the annual Sonic Acts festival has questioned, examined,assembled and exhibited contemporary and historical developments at the cutting edge of the arts, technology, music and science. Over the years, Sonic Acts established itself as a thematic festival for interdisciplinary arts. Each festival edition explores the chosen theme by means of an international conference, a wide range of concerts and performances, exhibitions and screenings, covering a great variety of fields, practices and disciplines. More recently, Sonic Acts has developed into a platform for research, development and production at the intersection of art, science and theory. It also commissions and co-produces new works, often in collaboration with international festivals, arts organisations, funders and other partners. Sonic Acts is generously supported by Creative Industries Fund NL, City of Amsterdam and Paradiso.

5 days off

NEIGHBOURFOOD MARKET Westergasfabriek.

Polonceaukade 27, Amsterdam 020 586 0710 www.neighbourfoodmarket.nl EVERY 3RD (OR 4TH) SUNDAY OF THE MONTH A meeting place for caterers, eco farmers, bakers, butchers, celebrated local chefs, cheesemakers, sausagemakers, juice pressers, sandwich heroes, fanatical foodies, baristas… in other words: everyone who offers fine food and drinks, along with love and a story. Gather your meal here and enjoy eating from simple, long tables in a relaxed vibe and a stylish, urban environment.

In winter mostly inside, in summer mostly outside.

14+15 MARCH - FOODPORN WEEKENDER 19 APRIL 24 MAY (4TH SUNDAY) 20+21 JUNE - HAUTE NOUVEAUTÉ WEEKENDER

5 DAYS OFF www.5daysoff.nl Melkweg, Lijnbaansgracht 243a, (020) 531 81 81, www.melkweg.nl Paradiso, Weteringschans 6-8, (020) 626 45 21 www.paradiso.nl 4 TILL 8 MARCH 2015 5 Days Off is the electronic music festival of Paradiso and Melkweg.

For five days, Amsterdam’s foremost pop venues are turned into night clubs to let the whole city dance on the best new sounds and enjoy the finest upcoming live acts. In five days, you’ll be prepared for the summer festivals.

The fifteenth edition of 5 Days Off will take place from March 4 till 8, 2015. The program this year focuses on techno, house, electronica and beats music.

Festival passes are now on sale, as well as separate tickets for the first events. At the end of January, we will announce the full program, including all live shows, club nights, an exhibition and film program.

AUTORAI 2015 FROM 17 TILL 26 APRIL The Amsterdam Motor Show ‘AutoRAI’ will take place at the Amsterdam RAI convention center. New models, Supercars, Classics and more will be at display.

Innovation and car design are themes that are present all over the show. Wanna race in a Ferrari, Lamborghini or Aston Martin? Or test drive a fuel cell car? Family tickets for just € 29,- and are sold at the door, via Primera or online: www.autorai.nl.

THE SPIRIT OF AMSTERDAM, Whisky Festival Zuiderkerk Zuiderkerkhof 72, Amsterdam 020 308 0399 www.thespiritofamsterdam. com.

7TH OF MARCH 2015 Visitors can experience and taste the presen-ted whiskies and discuss their findings with experts. Brand ambassadors of well-known importers and international whisky sellers will proudly present their brands.

The festival has two sessions: in the afternoon from 13.00 to 17.00 and an evening session from 19.00 to 23.00. Visitors can also enjoy a masterclass.

During these sessions specific whisky editions can be tasted.

We will organize a whisky trail and special introduction masterclass for the beginning whisky drinker. Visitors can also take place in a unique masterclass on a boat, a whisky canal cruise.

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PLYMOUTH

MUSIC & CONCERTS

Within temptation dressed by Jan Boelo Photo by Lars Griemelijkhuijsen

Robben Ford

Late Night Live: The Tibbs

ROBBEN FORD

WITHIN TEMPTATION

North Sea Jazz Club, Pazzanistraat 1, (020) 772 09 80, www.northseajazzclub.com

Carré Amstel 115-125, (0900) 252 52 55 (40cpm) www.carre.nl

30 APRIL 2015 This 63-year-old blues veteran has completed his twenty-fifth album in 2014: A Day In Nashville.

And the name says it all; the record was recorded in one day in the famous Sound Kitchen Studios in Nashville.

Robben collaborated with musicians who have worked with David Sandborn, Sting and Tony Bennett. He describes the new material as a diverse mix of blues that flirts with soul, R&B and pop. Tonight he plays old material, but the American also plays new songs.

2 MARCH 2015 In early 2014, WITHIN TEMPTATION unleashed ‘Hydra’. This monster record claimed more than 10 European Top-10 chart positions, a #2 position in the iTunes World Charts, and the band’s highest US Billboard Top-20 chart position to date. The album success was followed by a 33-date European arena tour, selling out noted venues like Wembley Arena in London, Le Zenith in Paris, and the legendary Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam (twice).

Over 15,000 fans joined the ‘Elements’ show celebrations and more than 120,000 fans witnessed the ‘Hydra’ beast on stage in Europe, but WITHIN TEMPTATION is far from done.

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LATE NIGHT LIVE: THE TIBBS North Sea Jazz Club, Westergasfabriek Pazzanistraat 1, (020) 772 09 80, www.northseajazzclub.com

PLYMOUTH

21 MARCH 2015 In the spring of 2014. The Tibbs went into the studio with producer Paul Willemsen (Beans & Fatback, Lefties Soul Connection and Kris Berry) who guided the process. Not much later, the band’s debut album ‘Cleaned Out’ was released. The Tibbs create immersive garage soul with a touch of blues, funk and jazz.

The voice of frontwoman Elsa Bekman is the “icing on the cake” and gives the band a rock edge.

FRIDAY MARCH 6, 8:30PM Joe Morris, Mary Halvorson gitaar, Jamie Saft piano/orgel, Chris Lightcap bas, Gerald Cleaver drums

Bimhuis Piet Heinkade 3 www.bimhuis.com/gigs/ plymouth-2

Pure improvisation that touches on avant-jazz, rock and psychedelica, with groundbreaking New York guitar players Joe Morris and Mary Halvorson.

Guitarist and avant-jazz icon Joe Morris has turned surprising angles recently in his collaborations with painist/organist and producer Jamie Saft. Plymouth can easily switch from quiet parts to exuberant psychedelic outbursts, as demonstrated on the eponymous album from 2014.

Tickets: € 18

Leyla McCalla

Fatoumata Diawara - aAfrican life Bach, Bach, Bach

The Rembrandt House Museum

Fred Hersch FATOUMATA DIAWARA AFRICAN LIFE Bimhuis & Muziekgebouw Piet Heinkade 3 (020) 788 20 00 www.muziekgebouw.nl

BACH, BACH, BACH NEDERLANDS KAMERKOOR conducted by Erik van Nevel Muziekgebouw aan ‘t ij, Piet Heinkade 1, (020) 788 20 00 www.muziekgebouw.nl

FRED HERSCH

7 MARCH 2015 ‘The major talent of world music’ (de Volkskrant) sings with her sparkling voice about African life. Fatoumata Diawara has found her destiny as a singer/ songwriter. She is inspired

by Malinese Wassouloutradition, western pop and jazz. Fatou’s EP ‘Kanou’ was released on 9 May, followed by her debut full length album ‘Fatou’ on 19 September 2011 to much critical acclaim. The album was awarded No.1 album 2011 in the world music charts, where it remained for 6 months. It was also given No.1 in several end-of-year album polls including The Times and Mojo. Locatie: Muziekgebouw.

15 MARCH 2015 With Bach, Bach, Bach the Nederlands Kamerkoor (Netherlands Chamber Choir) presents a programme a Bach-lover can delight in. The motets of Johann Sebastian are generally well-known.

And although Bach’s son Carl Philippe Emanuel produced an extensive oeuvre, the motets he composed are considerably less known. But that he also proved to be a brilliant pupil of his father in this genre is evident from these little gems.

8 APRIL 2015 Fred Hersch - piano, John Hébert - bass, Eric McPherson - drums.

Masterful New York trio led by pianist Fred Hersch, who strives for absolute beauty.

‘Luxurious, free-flowing, unashamedly gorgeous jazz’ (New York Times).

Bimhuis & Muziekgebouw Piet Heinkade 3 (020) 788 20 00 www.bimhuis.nl

‘There’s nothing wrong with beauty’, says Fred Hersch, one of the most prominent jazz pianists today. Thanks to famous former students such as Brad Mehldau and Ethan Iverson (The Bad Plus) he has inspired a whole generation of pianists. Ever since the 1970s, when he started in New York in the bands of Lee Konitz and Art Farmer, he has strived for absolute beauty.

LEYLA MCCALLA North Sea Jazz Club, Westergasfabriek Pazzanistraat 1, (020) 772 09 80, www.northseajazzclub.com SUN 15 MARCH Leyla McCalla’s cello sounds raw and thick. It is consistent with the spirit of New Orleans, where she has lived for years. Music is everywhere in this city. McCalla played her cello (and banjo and guitar) on every corner of the French Quarter, when she was not on the road with The Carolina Chocolate Drops.

With an expressive voice, McCalla sings folk songs with a message.

Songs of African-American emancipation and of passion for pure music. Last summer, she made her debut at Lowlands and she can count the Taj Mahal as one of her biggest fans.

DOORS OPEN & DINNER FROM 19:00 ENTRANCE FEE: €18,- / €15,-

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Mus eums AMSTERDAM

Amsterdam has so much to offer. There are the canals, full of character in every kind of weather.

You can take a canal cruise boat Anne Frankand view the seventeenth century houses from the water, or just take a walk. Then there are the museums. Amsterdam is the place to be for Rembrandts, Van Goghs and modern art.

Anne Frank House

COBRA Museum

Amsterdam Historisch Museum Arcam

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ALLARD PIERSON Archaeological Museum of the University of Amsterdam Oude Turfmarkt 127, Phone: (020) 5252556, www.allardpiersonmuseum.nl (open: Tue.-Fri. 10.00 to 17.00 Sat., Sun. 13.00-17.00) The collection of the Allard Pierson Museum (named after the first professor Classical Archaeology at the University of Amsterdam) consists of artefacts, antiques, books, from all over the world, the Mediterranean area, Egypt, Iran, The New World, etcetera.

Amsterdam Museum The Story of Amsterdam, your entry to the city Kalverstraat 92, Phone: (020) 5231822, www.ahm.nl (open: Mon.-Fri. 10.00-17.00/ Sat., Sun. 11.00-17.00) The Amsterdam. Long ago, a small settlement on the river Amstel. Later the centre of 17th-century world trade. Today, a colour­ful international city, with its special appearance and independently minded inhabitants. Paintings, exhibits, photos, film and interactive presentations show how the city has flourished, as well as the poverty, disease and war that Amsterdam has faced over the years. Situated in the inner-city building complex that once housed the civic orphanage, the museum tells the compelling story of the growth and heyday of this unique city.

Anne Frank House Prinsengracht 267, Phone: (020) 5567100, www.annefrank.org (open: 15 Sep. – 14 Mar. Mon.-Sun. 9.0019.00, Sat. till 21.00; 15 Mar.-14 Sep. Sun.-Fri 9.00 – 21.00, Sat. till 22.00; Jul. and Aug. 9.00-22.00) At the Anne Frank House you can visit the hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her diary during World War Two. Quotations from the diary, historical documents, photographs, film images and original objects that belonged to those in hiding and the helpers illustrate the events that took place at this location. Anne’s original diary and other notebooks are on display in the museum. In addition to the historic rooms, where the history of Anne Frank is central, there are other exhibitions in the museum. To avoid crowds we advice you to visit the museum in the evening and/or buying tickets online.

ARCAM Centre for Architecture Prins Hendrikkade 600, phone (020) 6204878, www.arcam.nl Amsterdam Centre for Architecture Informes on architecture and urban design in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area and stimulates the discussion on topical subjects.

AMSTERDAM TULIP MUSEUM Prinsengracht 116, Phone: (020) 421 00 95, www.amsterdamtulipmuseum.com Conveniently located in the heart of historic Amsterdam, near many fine shops, galleries and cafes, the museum features exhibits and films devoted to the tulip, the unofficial national flower of the Netherlands.

ARTI ET AMICITIAE Rokin 112, Phone: (020) 624 51 34, www.arti.nl Arti et Amicitiae is an art-society, founded in 1839. The society of visual artists and art-loving members is a place where artists and those who are interested can meet each other in an outstanding building on the Rokin, in the centre of Amsterdam. The building contains a private 19th century society, with the interior designed by architect Berlage.

The building also houses monumental exhibition rooms.

MUSEUM OF BAGS AND PURSES Herengracht 573, phone: (020) 5246452, www.tassenmuseum.nl (open: daily 10am-5pm) The Museum of Bags and Purses displays the history of the bag in western culture from the late Middle Ages up to the present.

It is the only bag museum in the world that offers such an extensive and specialized collection. The collection consists of more than 3500 objects, bags and accessories, and highlights the wide-ranging forms and materials used in bag design.

BIJBELS MUSEUM / BIBLICAL MUSEUM Where Bible, art and culture meet in a monument full of history Herengracht 366-368, phone: (020) 6242436, www.bijbelsmuseum.nl (open: Mon.-Sat. 10.00-17.00, Sun. 11.0017.00) Make a fascinating journey through the world of one of the oldest and most read books in two historical buildings on the Herengracht canal in Amsterdam. The museum itself centers around high-quality models of historical and religious scenes. Visitors can explore biblical history and geography through a variety of artifacts, images, and installations.

COBRAMUSEUM Sandbergplein 1, Amstelveen, phone: (020) 5475050, www.cobra-museum.nl (open: Tue.-Sun. 11.00-17.00) Presentations of art from the CoBrA movement, varying in composition or theme, are permanently held in the Museum. Not only works from the Museum’s collection, but also works from the other important museums and private collections are shown on a regular bases.

DIAMOND MUSEUM AMSTERDAM Paulus Potterstraat 8, phone: (020) 30 55 300, www.diamantmuseumamsterdam.nl (open: daily 9.00-17.00) The Diamond Museum Amsterdam gives you an ideal introduction into the world of diamonds by means of photographs, film, diamonds (real and almost real), history and jewellery. After a short or a long visit you can have a drink in the Museum café or look around in the Museum shop.

DUTCH RESISTANCE MUSEUM Plantage Kerklaan 61, phone: (020) 6202535, www.verzetsmuseum.org (open: Tue.-Fri. 10.00-17.00. Sat.-Mon. 12.00-17.00) The permanent exhibition: It is the museum’s task to stimulate the visitor’s curiosity to learn about the most momentous period in the Dutch twentieth century history. The form and content of the permanent exhibition is now geared to include visitors who might not have much prior knowledge of the subject (but who are used to collecting information quickly from IT skills).

The permanent exhibition takes visitors back to the thirties and forties by using street scenes and house interiors.

EYE FILM INSTITUTE NEDERLAND IJpromenade 1, phone: (020) 5891400, www.eyefilm.nl As a national centre for cinematography Eye Film Institute aims to promote a lively Dutch film culture, by the collection, restoration and screening of film treasures. For the play list please see website.

FOAM MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY Keizersgracht 609, phone: (020) 5516500, www.foam.nl (open: Sun.-Wed. 10am-5pm; Thu.-Fri. 10am-9pm) Foam is a museum for photography that collaborates with other organisations and corporations. It gives photographers, image editors, designers and others in the profession a place to meet and find inspiration.

VAN GOGH MUSEUM Paulus Potterstraat 7, phone: (020) 5705200, www.vangoghmuseum.nl (open: daily 10.00 – 17.00 and open until 22.00 every Fri. evening; special program those evenings) The collection section is organized into three parts, featuring the work of Vincent van Gogh, the work of other (contemporary) artists and the history of the museum collection. Just like in the museum, Van Gogh’s work is organized chronologically into five periods, each representing a different phase of his life and work: The Netherlands, Antwerp, Paris, Arles,

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Saint-Rémy and Auvers-sur-Oise. Permanent Works by Van Gogh and other 19th-century artists (Cézanne, Gauguin, Manet, Monet, Redon, Vuillard, Alma-Tadema, Puvis de Chavannes, Rodin, Picasso, de Toulouse-Lautrec, Pissarro and others).

MUSEUM GEELVINCK Keizersgracht 633, phone: (020) 6390747, www.museumgeelvinck.nl (open: every day 17.00) For those interested in the more illustrious side of the city, the Museum Willet-Holthuysen is certainly worth a visit.

This canal house elegantly reveals the mysteries that lie behind the majestic facade, offering a unique glimpse into the lives of the 17th century’s happy few.

Wandering through the beautifully decorated ballroom, kitchens and corridors makes you wish the former owners were still around to give you their personal tour.

HOUSEBOAT MUSEUM Prinsengracht, opposite 296, phone: (020) 4270750, www.houseboatmuseum.nl (open: summer Tue.-Sun., winter Fri.-Sun. 11am-5pm). A look inside a houseboat.

On board the visitor obtains a good idea of what this special life style – so unique to Amsterdam – is. The museum has been established on the “Hendrika Maria” a former commercial sailing ship built in 1914.

The deckhouse, where the skipper’s family resided, including the cupboard bed, is still in place. The former cargo hold has now been converted into a comfortable living space provided with all conveniences.

HERMITAGE AMSTERDAM Amstel 51, phone: (020)5308751, www.hermitage.nl (open: daily 10.00-17.00 and wednesday from 10.00-20.00) A new museum in Amsterdam based on the St. Petersburg collections opened its doors in 2004. Many highly successful exhibitions have been organized already. Extended to 15 June.: Rubens, Van Dijck & Jordaens; Flemish Painters from the Hermitage HUIS MARSEILLE, FOUNDATION FOR PHOTOGRAPHY Keizersgracht 401, phone (020) 5318989, www.huismarseille.nl (open: Tue.-Sun. 11.00-18.00) Opened on 18 September 1999. In the five exhibition rooms of this monumental 17th century canal house on the Keizersgracht, the Foundation organises photo exhibitions every three months. The exhibitions programme is varied and diverse, with an emphasis on the visual quality of the works displayed.

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JOODS HISTORISCH MUSEUM Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, phone: (020) 5310310, www.jhm.nl (open: daily 11.00-17.00) Religion, culture and history of the Jews in the Netherlands dominate the museum’s permanent collection. A museum route is indicated along this display. The route starts in the New Synagogue. Here they address the five elements that figure in contemporary Jewish identity: religion, ties with the state of Israel, the experiences of World War II, personal life histories and the impact of Dutch society on Jewish culture.

DE NIEUWE KERK Dam Square, phone (020) 6386909, www.nieuwekerk.nl (open: daily 10.00-17.00 and thursday till 22.00) The major exhibitions held in De Nieuwe Kerk are devoted to treasures from other countries and cultures. In the last few years, the exhibition policy has been expanded to include a “world religion” theme. Striking exhibitions like Islam, The Black Pharaohs, The Way to Heaven, and Mexico - journey to the land of the gods, were for many a first exciting glimpse into these religions and cultures.

OUDE KERK Oudekerksplein 23, phone (020) 6258284, www.oudekerk.nl (open: monday - saterday 11.00-17.00 and sunday 13.00-17.00) De Oude Kerk, oldest church in Amsterdam, is now a centre of cultural activities in the heart of the old town centre.

PIANOLA MUSEUM Westerstraat 106, phone (020) 627 96 24, www.pianola.nl (open: daily for groups tour (only on reservation), for individual visitors on Sunday open 14.00–17.00) The Pianola museum is amongst the smallest museums of Amsterdam. It is dedicated to the history of the player piano, but foremost to the musical heritage, recorded in over 15,000 paper pianola rolls.

REMBRANDTHUIS MUSEUM Jodenbreestraat 4, phone (020) 5200400, www.rembrandthuis.nl (open: daily 10.00-17.00) Permanent Rembrandt House Restoration. Museum Het Rembrandthuis consists of two parts: 1. The recently refurbished house of the world famous painter Rembrandt van Rijn, who lived and worked here from 1639 until 1658. 2. The new museum wing, in which you will find the exhibition rooms for the permanent collection of almost all of Rembrandt’s etchings and for temporary exhibitions.

RIJKSMUSEUM Stadhouderskade 42, phone (020) 6747000, www.rijksmuseum.nl (open: daily 9.00-18.00) Moreover, the Rijksmuseum’s aim is to continue to show the permanent collection to as wide an audience as possible at home and abroad. A major presentation of 17th-century masterpieces from the Rijksmuseum’s collection (including Rembrandt’s Night watch and others) is given in the Philips Wing.

RIJKSMUSEUM SCHIPHOL Holland Boulevard at Schiphol Airport (past passport control between), phone (020) 6747000, www.rijksmuseum.nl (open: daily 6.00-20.00, admission free) The Rijksmuseum is the first museum in the world to have an annexe at an airport. His Royal Highness the Prince of Orange opened it in 2002. The little Rijksmuseum Schiphol has a permanent display of 10 works by Dutch masters of the seventeenth century. The temporary exhibitions change several times a year.

NEDERLANDSE SCHEEPVAARTMUSEUM Kattenburgerplein 1, phone (020) 5232222, www.scheepvaartmuseum.nl (open: daily from 9.00-17.00) The Netherlands Maritime Museum is housed in the National Naval Depot, a former 300-year old arsenal of the Dutch Navy. The unique and superb collection tells the story of the maritime past of the Netherlands. The jetty outside the Museum provides a permanent berth for a replica of the Dutch East Indiaman Amsterdam. Actors playing the sailors provide a ‘life-like’ impression of life on board the Amsterdam.

STEDELIJK MUSEUM Paulus Potterstraat 13, phone (020) 5732811, www.stedelijk.nl The Stedelijk Museum is closed for the final phase of construction and completion of the building renovation and expansion project.In the mean time we present Temporary Stedelijk 3: Stedelijk @, a diverse program in collaboration with several peer institutions in Amsterdam encompassing lectures, performances, film screenings, large-scale events and many more activities. .

THEATERMUSEUM Sarphatistraat 53, phone (020) 5513300, www.tin.nl (open: Tue.-Sat. 11.00-17.00/ Sun. closed) The Theatre Museum also organizes guided tours, readings and activities for children. Permanent, costumes change Theatre-costume Exhibition.

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DISCOVER THE JEWISH CULTURAL QUARTER in the heart of Amsterdam Beautiful synagogues, striking buildings and impressive monuments colour the streets of Amsterdam’s Jewish Cultural Quarter. Stroll through this area and visit the intriguing Jewish Historical Museum with it’s fascinating JHM Children’s Museum, the imposing Portuguese Synagogue, and moving National Holocaust Memorial. Four cultural institutions accessible with a single ticket.

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Galle ries

AKINCI Lijnbaansgracht 317, Phone: (020) 638 04 80 akinci.nl GALERIE PAUL ANDRIESSE Leliegracht 47, Phone: (020) 623 62 37 paulandriesse.nl

AMSTERDAM

Romeo Vetro GALLERY DELAIVE Spiegelgracht 23, Phone: (020) 625 90 87 delaive.com PETER DONKERSLOOT GALERIE Spiegelgracht 14-16, Phone: (020) 623 65 38 peterdonkerslootgalerie.nl GALLERYNINE Keizersgracht 548, Phone: (06) 132 120 49 gallerynine.nl FOAM EDITIONS Keizersgracht 609, Phone: (020) 551 65 00 www.foam.nl/editions

FOAM Editions

Gallerie Delaive

MARK RAVEN ART STORE AND GALLERY (near Dam Square, behind Royal Palace) Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 174, Kiosk at Museum Square, Leidsestraat 42 (open daily from 10:30-18:00 hrs) www.markraven.nl GALERIE ALEX DANIELS Reflex Amsterdam Weteringschans 79a, Phone: (020) 627 28 32 www.reflexamsterdam.com ROMEO VETRO Specialized in works in glass Hobbemastraat 11, (corner PC Hoofdstraat) 200 meter from the Rijksmuseum Phone: (020) 4702705 www.romeovetro.com Open: Tue-Sat. 11.00-17.00, Sun 12.00-17.00.

Mark Raven

GALERIE ROB KOUDIJS Elandsgracht 12 HUIS, Phone: (020) 331 8796 www.galerierobkoudijs.nl GALERIE PIEN RADEMAKERS Prinsengracht 570, Phone: (020) 622 54 96 www.galerierademakers.nl STEDELIJK MUSEUM Bureau Amsterdam Rozenstraat 59 Phone: (020) 422 04 71 www.smba.nl

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GALERIE ROB KOUDIJS IS A 100 SQUARE METER EXHIBITION SPACE LOCATED IN THE GALLERY DISTRICT IN THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF AMSTERDAM. THE GALLERY SPECIALISES IN CONTEMPORARY ART JEWELLERY. THE WORK WE OFFER COMMUNICATES IDEAS, IS VERY SCULPTURAL AND DISPLAYS AN INNOVATIVE USE OF MATERIALS, BOTH PRECIOUS AND NON-PRECIOUS. THE GALLERY REPRESENTS MANY, INTERNATIONALLY HIGHLY ACCLAIMED JEWELRY ARTISTS, WHO PRODUCE PIECES WHICH CHALLENGE THE DISTINCTIONS BETWEEN CRAFT AND CREATION, BETWEEN THE APPLIED AND THE FINE ARTS. AS THESE ARTISTS COME FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE GLOBE, THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THIS EXCITING FIELD ARE ON DISPLAY. THE GALLERY ALWAYS SHOWS TWO SOLO EXHIBITIONS AND A WIDE-RANGING CHOICE OF JEWELLERY PIECES IN THE STOCK PRESENTATION OF THE GALLERY. AS WELL AS SHOWING JEWELLERY, GALERIE ROB KOUDIJS SELLS BOOKS AND CATALOGUES ABOUT THE REPRESENTED ARTISTS. MEMBER NETHERLANDS GALLERY ASSOCIATION

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Sight seeing AMSTERDAM

ARTIS Plantage Kerklaan 38-40, Phone: (0900) 278 47 96, www.artis.nl A visit to The House of Bols, Cocktail & Genever Experience on the Museumplein square in Amsterdam, is a unique adventure and an unforgettable interactive experience of the glamorous world of cocktails, liqueurs, bartending and the Dutch spirit Genever. At the House of Bols you will find all about Lucas Bols – the world’s oldest distilled spirit brand, which has been making liqueurs in Amsterdam since 1575! You will also discover Bols Genever – Holland’s rediscovered cocktail spirit, which dates back to 1820.

GASSAN DIAMONDS Nieuwe Uilenburgerstraat 173-175, Phone: (020) 622 53 33, www.gassan.com Amsterdam has been giving shine to diamonds for more than 425 years. Over the years the cutting techniques have been passed down from generation to generation. The well-known ‘Amsterdam Cut’ has been perfected by diamond cutters HEINEKEN EXPERIENCE Atadhouderskade 78, Phone: (020) 523 92 22, www.heinekenexperience.com Discover the world of Heineken. Be a bottle.

Brew your own beer and see why Heineken is the most famous brand of beer in the world. Four levels and 18 attractions in the former brewery will give you an amazing experience. Amongst many new elements, guests will experience an interactive journey through the brewering process and will have the opportunity to create and take home their own personalised bottle of Heineken. Two drinks a person is included in the entrance fee.

HOLLAND INTERNATIONAL CANAL CRUISES AND EXCURSIONS Prins Hendrikkade 33a, Phone: (020) 217 05 01, www.canal.nl A fun activity which must not be missed during a day out in Amsterdam.

Sail through the Amsterdam canals and become acquainted with all the places of interest of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Discover on one of the Canal boat trips why Amsterdam is best seen from the water.

HOLLANDSCHE SCHOUWBURG Plantage Middenlaan 24, Phone: (020) 531 03 80, www.hollandscheschouwburg.nl The Hollandsche Schouwburg was built as a theatre in 1892, but during the Second World War it was a deportation centre for Jews. Today, the building is a monument to the memory of those victims. At that time, the Hollandsche Schouwburg Foundation was established, and since then the mayor of Amsterdam has always served as its chair

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man. The monument contains a memorial wall, bearing the 6,700 family names of the 104,000 Dutch Jewish victims of the Second World War, and an educational exhibition for young people. In the coming years, the Hollandsche Schouwburg will be thoroughly renovated and expanded ROMANTIC HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE Veemarkt 50, Phone: (020) 691 34 78, www.koetstaxi.nl From Dam Square everyday it is possible to take a horse drawn carriage tour of Amsterdam between 11.00 and 18.00.Karos Rondritten are the company that offer these tours. The prices are per ride and for a maximum of 4 people - 20 minutes is 35 Euros, 40 minutes is 60 euros and 1 hour costs 85 euros.

HORTUS BOTANICUS Plantage Middenlaan 2a, Phone: (020) 625 90 21, www.dehortus.nl The Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam is one of the oldest botanic gardens in the world. Located in the city centre of the Dutch capital, the garden is a beautiful and intimate place with an unique collection of plants. In the midst of busy city the Hortus offers an oasis of tranquillity, a flowery relief in the urban busyness.

NEMO (F.K.A. NEW METROPOLIS) Oosterdok 2, Phone: (020) 531 32 33, www.e-nemo.nl Science is fascinating, fun, useful and relevant to everyone. Science Center NEMO has strong links with an extensive international knowledge network that is focused on science and technology. We make this knowledge available in many different ways. The central principle is to encourage people to discover things for themselves.

HOUSE OF BOLS,COCKTAIL & GENEVER EXPIERIENCE Paulus Potterstraat 14, Phone: (020) 570 85 75, www.houseofbols.com A visit to The House of Bols, Cocktail & Genever Experience on the Museumplein square in Amsterdam, is a unique adventure and an unforgettable interactive experience of the glamorous world of cocktails, liqueurs, bartending and the Dutch spirit Genever.

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Whatever your taste is...

FOOD, DRINKS & NIGHTLIFE

RESTAURANTS | CAFÉS

known for its gift shops and international restaurants.

As one might expect from a cosmopolitan city,

Before dining, you can unwind with a drink on a terrace

Amsterdam not only offers the possibility of en-

on Rembrandtplein.

joying classical French cuisine, but since a few decades the city has also abounded in - sometimes surprisingly good - Greek, Italian, Moroccan, Turkish, Chinese, Korean and even Nepalese and Ethiopian restaurants.

This fact has caused the extensive, daily public market in Albert Cuypstraat to adapt its range to the purchasing requirements of these restau­ rants. For a quick cheap lunchtime bite try the sandwich shops, the chips stands or herring stalls.

Eating maatjes (‘mates’) herring is quite possibly the only important culinary tradition of our otherwise in this respect poorly endowed country.

Amsterdam is also a city with many bars and cafés, some 1,500 in all. Each of the areas mentioned below has something to offer, from friendly and relaxed brown cafés, stylish grand cafés to crowded designer bars. The cafés and bars vary greatly and have their own special attraction: a wide range of beers, jenever (Dutch gin), live music, canal-side terraces, board games, pool tables or just good old fun.

Jordaan The most easy-going area of the city hosts a great number of outstanding restaurants and bars, from classical French cuisine, Thai food to Tapas bars.

Something can be found to everyone’s taste.

Rembrandtplein Observed by the cast-iron statue of Amsterdam’s most famous painter lies Rembrandtplein. This place is bustling with places to eat and drink. Some of the most beautiful grand cafés are located here, like Schiller withits marvellous art deco interior.

Reguliersdwarsstraat As far as gay nightlife is concerned, without a doubt, the Reguliersdwarsstraat is the hippest street in town.

However, some of the best restaurants are located here.

Leidseplein Leidseplein is Amsterdam’s centre of entertainment, with its many bars, nightclubs, theatres, music halls and hotels. Of course there are many different types of restaurants here.

BARS | LIVE MUSIC Amsterdam has some great small bars where you enter for free and or a small fee to listen to live music.

Singer-songwriters, jazz, pop, folk or even classical music. You just have to know where to go.

COCKTAILS | DINNER The Venice of the North, Amsterdam’s attractions are considerable. Besides the famed red-light areas where window-shopping takes on a whole new meaning and the coffee bars that are more popular for their other wares, Amsterdam is also home to hundreds of great bars and clubs: style bars, cocktail bars, bistros, restaurants and casinos, and the famous brown cafes where you can linger long over a beer and watch the people of Amsterdam go about their business. Once you’ve visited the museum quarter and taken a tour of the canals, you can hit the town. A night out in the many bars of Leidseplein or Rembrandtplein should see you into the small hours.

DINNER | CLUBS Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to groove.

In Amsterdam you can party all night long, nearly every night of the week! Have a look at the listings below - whether you’re into techno, drum & bass, top 40,

Utrechtsestraat area

hip-hop or anything in between, you’ll find a club to

This narrow street has a special atmosphere and is

match your mood. ■

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Restaurant Zushi Amsterdam .... for the best sushi

Long-lunchers, shoppers on a quick break, delicate diners – all head to Zushi, on the banks of the Amstel river. Hip coloured lighting, tight design, give a contemporary edge.

Cool music softens the mood. It’s smart, relaxed, rejuvenating. Whether you’re looking for a quick pulse of protein, or a lingering riverview meal, Zushi fits the bill.

There are no starters, our menu is moving Sushi rolls freshly on help the moving along right in front of you, so just yourbar. Pearly self from the conveyor belt.white, succulent pink,

deep sea green – different shapes, and rolls, move slowly along.

Zushi (sushi) usesstrips six different coloured A flash of chopsticks, and another plates, each colour denotes a different price. one disappears.

Steaming miso Enjoy as many little dishes as you please, soup arrives lacquer stacking your plates as inyou go. bowls. The chef behind the bar chops and folds, and keeps the conveyor-belt well fed.

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Fine Dining

De Kas

Vinkeles

Vermeer

KAMERLINGH ONNESLAAN 3

KEIZERSGRACHT 384

PRINS HENDRIKKADE 59-72

020 - 46 24 562

020 - 530 2010

020 - 55 64 885

WWW.RESTAURANTDEKAS.NL

WWW.KOH-I-NOOR-RESTAURANT.NL

WWW.RESTAURANTVERMEER.NL

Located in a 75-year-old greenhouse that once The unique setting and sleek interior design give the restaurant a wonderfully natural ambiance, enhanced by the light that pours through the glass ceiling. Fresh greens and herbs are grown in the restaurant’s own surrounding farm, and the ever-changing Mediterranean menu consists of a starter selection, main course and dessert.

One of the places to see and be seen in Amsterdam, De Kas is located next to the beautiful Park Frankendael, a former 17th century country estate.

A restaurant named in honor of a Dutch painter, the Michelin-starred Vinkeles is located in The Dylan hotel that was once a Catholic bakery.

Located in four 17th century buildings within the historic NH Barbizon Palace, Restaurant Vermeer is bursting with history and character.

Indeed, the interior design still has touches of the restaurant’s former life, including the original ovens. Head Chef Dennis Kuipers has created a delightful menu of delicate French cuisine that flirts between classic and contemporary. Many of the city’s elite head to Vinkeles to enjoy the fabulous views over the Keizersgracht, while sampling the fine food on offer.

Restaurant Vermeer offers a superb dining experience that has ensured the elite of the Dutch capital return again and again.

Head Chef Christopher Naylor has created a menu that has delighted critics and led to the restaurant being awarded a Michelin star.

Stylish and graceful, the restaurant would have appealed to its namesake, Johannes Vermeer, who, much like the restaurant, was well known for his skill and precision in his craft.

Ciel Blue

Beddington’s

La Rive

FERDINAND BOLSTRAAT 333

UTRECHTSEDWARSSTRAAT 141

PROFESSOR TULPPLEIN 1

020 6787 450

020 620 7393

020 - 5203264

WWW.CIELBLEU.NL

WWW.BEDDINGTON.NL

WWW.RESTAURANTLARIVE.NL

The only two-starred Michelin restaurant in Amsterdam, Ciel Bleu mixes stunning views with delicious dishes to create one of Amsterdam’s finest eateries.

Run by Jean Beddington, this eponymously named restaurant has been wowing critics for a number of years, thanks to its innovative style and elegant, intimate feel.

Housed within one of the city’s swankiest hotels, La Rive’s clientele is similar to that of InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam: rock stars, royalty and dignitaries.

Located on the 23rd floor of the delightful Hotel Okura, the restaurant offers sumptuous fare among elegant surroundings. Chefs Onno Kokmeijer and Arjan Speelman use fresh, locally produced ingredients to create gastronomic masterpieces. Combined with impeccable service, the food on offer is likely to be one of the highlights of your holiday, but remember to book ahead; the restaurant’s popularity means that reservations need to be made well in advance

The décor is modern and simple and the atmosphere exclusively intimate, and the restaurant is frequented by some of Amsterdam’s finest. Chef Beddington has received praise for her mixture of Japanese, French and English styles, all of which blend together seamlessly to create delicate dishes bursting with flavor. Sleek and elegant, this is a place for food lovers, but remember to book ahead, as the restaurant’s small size ensures seats are at a premium.

Getting a table at the Michelin-starred restaurant may not be the easiest task in the world but your patience will be rewarded. Chef De Cuisine Rogér Rassin, Maitre d’ Ronald Opten and Sommelier Ted Bunnik work together to create a perfect dining experience for elite travelers; expect a delectable menu of Mediterranean and French cuisine, a wine list that includes generous vintages to complement any dish, and impeccable service from staff.

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Excl usive RESTAURANTS IN AMSTERDAM

The best gourmet, finedining and Michelinstarred restaurants in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam restaurants tend to be less formal and fussy than in other European capitals, but quality dining options abound regardless. While some of the restaurants below may be casual in style, they all serve exceptional cuisine and, for memorable meals, are among the most reliable addresses in the city.

DISCOVER AMSTERDAM’S MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANTS!

Ciel Bleu FRENCH

www.cielbleu.nl

Le Restaurant FRENCH

www.lerestaurant.nl

Bord’eau FRENCH

www.bordeau.nl

Posthoorn (Monnickendam) FRENCH www.posthoorn.eu

&Samhoud Places FRENCH

www.samhoudplaces.com

Ron Gastrobar FRENCH

www.rongastrobar.nl

Bridges Inspired by Ron Blaauw FRENCH www.bridgesrestaurant.nl

Vermeer FRENCH

Lastage REGIONAL www.restaurantlastage.nl

Vinkeles FRENCH

La Rive FRENCH

www.restaurantlarive.com

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www.restaurantvermeer.nl www.vinkeles.nl

Yamazato JAPANESE www.yamazato.nl

BIOLOGICAL FRENCH

Blauw aan de Wal www.blauwaandewal.com

Chef’s Table www.chefs-table.nl

Rijsel www.rijsel.com

Bordewijk www.bordewijk.nl

La Sirène www.lasirene.nl

Riva www.caferestaurantriva.nl

Brasserie Harkema www.brasserieharkema.nl

Merkelbach www.huizefrankendael.nl

Serre Restaurant www.serrerestaurant.nl

Hemelse Modder www.hemelsemodder.nl

Brasserie Paardenburg Ouderkerk aan de Amstel www.brasseriepaardenburg.nl

Christophe www.restaurantchristophe.nl

Gebr. Hartering www.gebrhartering.nl

Juuls www.restaurantjuuls.nl

Brasserie van Baerle www.brasserievanbaerle.nl

De Vijfde Smaak Koog aan de Zaan www.devijfdesmaak.nl

Jaimie van Heije Ouderkerk a/d Amstel www.jaimievanheije.nl

Screaming Beans www.screamingbeans.nl

Hotel de Goudfazant www.hoteldegoudfazant.nl

Eau de Vie www.restaurant-eaudevie.nl

Jaspers www.restaurantjaspers.nl

Beulings www.beulings.nl

Oud-Zuid www.restaurantoudzuid.nl

Elkaar www.etenbijelkaar.nl

De Culinaire Werkplaats www.deculinairewerkplaats.nl

Baut www.bautamsterdam.nl

Red www.restaurantred.nl

Fyra www.restaurantfyra.nl

Fifteen www.fifteen.nl

Bolenius www.bolenius-restaurant.nl

The French Café www.thefrenchcafe.nl

The Harbour Club www.theharbourclub.nl

Pianeta Terra www.pianetaterra.nl

A La Ferme www.alaferme.nl

Jagershuis Ouderkerk aan de Amstel www.jagershuis.com

De Kas www.restaurantdekas.nl

Breitner ww.restaurant-breitner.nl

Brasserie Hogeweg www.brasseriehogeweg.nl VandeMarkt www.vandemarkt.nl De Oesterbar www.oesterbar.nl

CHINESE Oriëntal 128 www.oriental128.nl Sichuan Food www.sichuanfood.nl A-Fusion www.a-fusion.nl Chang i www.chang-i.nl Cuisine Sapphire www.cuisinesapphire.nl Dynasty www.restaurantdynasty.nl Yu Woah www.yuwoah-amstelveen.nl DUTCH De Silveren Spiegel www.desilverenspiegel.com Restaurant d’Vijff Vlieghen www.d-vijffvlieghen.com Tunes www.conservatoriumhotel.com Wilde Zwijnen www.wildezwijnen.com FISH Visaandeschelde www.visaandeschelde.nl

De Compagnon www.decompagnon.nl De Kersentuin www.derkersentuin.nl Elmar www.restaurantelmar.nl FLO Amsterdam www.floamsterdam.com Graves www.restaurantgraves.nl Halvemaan www.halvemaan.nl Marius www.deworst.nl l’Entrecôte et les Dames www.entrecote-et-les-dames.nl Le Garage www.restaurantlegarage.nl Brasserie Occo www.dylanamsterdam.com Hoofdstad Brasserie www.leurope.nl

Klokspijs www.klokspijs.nl Le Hollandais www.lehollandais.nl Le Zinc...et les Autres www.lezinc.nl Prego www.restaurantprego.nl Van de Kaart www.vandekaart.com Van Vlaanderen www.restaurant-vanvlaanderen.nl

Ristorante Sogno www.ristorante-sogno.nl Segugio www.segugio.nl Toscanini www.restauranttoscanini.nl JAPANESE

Nevy www.nevy.nl

Izakaya Tanuki www.restaurant-tanuki.nl

Reflet www.reflet.nl

Izakaya www.izakaya-amsterdam.com

Volt www.restaurantvolt.nl

Sazanka (Okura) www.sazanka.nl

Fusion Umami Amsterdam, www.umami-restaurant.com Mashua www.mashua.nl INDIAN Mayur www.mayur.nl

De Belhamel www.belhamel.nl

Blauw www.restaurantblauw.nl INTERNATIONAL

De Jonge Dikkert www.jongedikkert.nl Het Bosch www.hetbosch.com

Envy www.envy.nl

Anna www.restaurantanna.nl

Lute www.luterestaurant.nl

Lion Noir www.lionnoir.nl

Bistrot Neuf www.bistrotneuf.nl

Utrechtsedwarstafel www.utrechtsedwarstafel.com

Ricardo’s in Odeon www.odeonamsterdam.nl

‘t Deurtje Ouderkerk a/d Amstel www.deurtje.nl

Incanto www.restaurant-incanto.nl

Geisha www.restaurantgeisha.nl

Amstel Bar & Brasserie, www.amsterdam. intercontinental.com

FRENCH

A Tavola www.atavolarestaurant.nl

Brasserie SenT www.brasseriesent.nl

Te Pas www.restauranttepas.nl

Daalder www.daalderamsterdam.nl

ITALIAN

KOREAN Yokiyo www.yokiyo.nl NORTH-AFRICAN Noara’s Restaurant and Lounge www.noaras.nl PERUVIAN Casa Peru www.casaperu.nl SUSHI Zushi www.zushi.nl THAI Take Thai www.takethai.com Veri Sapori www.verisapori.nl

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What’s for dinner? &SAMHOUD PLACES

‘TOGETHER WE BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE. WE GIVE GASTRONOMY TO THE WORLD BY INSPIRING AND CONNECTING PEOPLE’ In 2012 Moshik Roth joined forces with entrepreneur and service specialist Salem Samhoud. Salem was touched and inspired by Moshik’s innovative ideas on food and his drive to share his gastronomy. Their gastronomical adventure started in August 2012: &samhoud places. We believe food is a way of making the world a better place. We do this on three levels: First, by &samhoud places restaurant, our ‘laboratory’ to create innovative dishes. Next, &samhoud places streetfood so we can share Moshik his gastronomy in a more casual setting.

Last, we bring gastronomy to the world by &samhoud food, a product line for retail. ■ &SAMHOUD PLACES Oosterdokskade 5, Amsterdam +31 (0) 20 260 20 94 places@samhoud.com samhoudplaces.com

EAT AND SHARE At &samhoud places you have a special table companion.

Children in SOS Children’s Villages eat along with our guests.

Your bill at &samhoud places also pays for a child’s meal in an SOS Children’s Village somewhere in the world. We aim at 100.000 meals by the end of next year.

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Bars &live music AMSTERDAM

Amsterdam has some great small bars where you enter for free and or a small fee to listen to live music. Singer-songwriters, jazz, pop, folk or even classical music. You just have to know where to go.

Bimhuis Door74

Photo: Paul vd Linde

Club NL Momo

SkyLounge

Suzy Wong

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BARS | LIVE MUSIC

SOPRANOS PIANOBAR Paardenstraat 11-15, 020 -4288211 www.sopranospianobar.nl All Sopranos Events are listed here! No matter if you are in Amsterdam, Aruba, Curacao, St Martin or Miami, be sure you don’t miss our events…. Check it out!

Open: Mon- Thurs: 8pm - 2 am, Fri-Sat: 5pm -4 am, Sun: 8pm-4 am DINNER CRUISE

BOURBON STREET Leidsekruisstraat 6-8, 020 - 62 33 440, www.bourbonstreet.nl Bourbon Street features live music from local talent and international artists every night of the week. The shows and jam sessions attract a mixed crowd, as well as musicians playing blues, rock, soul and funk.

Open: Mon. - Fri. 10pm - 4am, Sat. & Sun. 10pm - 5am BIMHUIS Piet Heinkade 3, 020 788 2150, www.bimhuis.nl The Bimhuis provides a perspective on Dutch and international music in over 300 concerts annually, in which a variety of jazz and improvised music can be enjoyed.

The focus is on new developments, but the Bimhuis also offers a significant selection of more mainstream music. open: Mon. - Fri. from 14:00 till 18:00, Sat. from 14:30 till 18:00 on concertnights from 18:00 till the end of the concert.

DOOR 74 Reguliersdwarsstraat 74I, 06 34045122, www.door-74.com Door 74 hid behind its door over 6 years ago, being the very first speak-easy style bar in the Benelux. In its existence it has been the highest national and international awarded Dutch bar, ever. The team of Door 74 is the most awarded in the country on a personal level, with several world championship winners working behind the bar. Door 74 takes reservations only on the same day via +31634045122, and is open 7 days per week, every week from 8 pm until 3 am weekdays and 8 pm until 4 am in the weekends. The atmosphere is relaxed and we do not serve food. Hope to see you at Door 74.”

PIANOBAR MAXIM Leidsekruisstraat 33 www.pianobarmaxim.com The Maxim Pianobar has the laid-back vibe of a piano bar in a place like New Orleans (or at least that’s how we imagine it to feel).

While it’s true there are smarter venues in the city, shinier, chicer places, this one has its own low-ley energy, a sense of heart.

Inside it’s a deep red boudoir sort of space, draped in velvet. There are thick burgundy curtains and lots of dark wooden furniture and – of course – there’s a piano, where every day of the week, from 9 pm till late, live music is played.

AMSTERDAM JEWEL CRUISES Singel 235, 020 - 440 21 385 www.amsterdamjewelcruises.nl Enjoy a 3-course à la carte dinner whilst cruising the world famous canals on a classic riverboat, built in 1898. Comfortable and intimate. 20 seats only.

COCKTAILS | DINNER BLUE AMSTERDAM Shopping center Kalvertoren 3rd floor Singel 457, 020 427 39 01 www.blue-amsterdam.nl Restaurant Blue is a wonderful ‘secret’ in the centre of Amsterdam. Situated atop the Kalvertoren shopping centre, many shoppers below often have no idea of the spectacular views and food that awaits.

Housed in a glass building designed by Pi de Bruijn, the restaurant is inside a futuristic glass tower offering stunning 360-degree views of Amsterdam. Naturally, the food and drink is of equal importance, offering tasty dishes made with the finest fresh ingredients.

THE HARBOUR CLUB AMSTERDAM Cruquiusweg 67, 020 - 767 0421, ww.theharbourclub.nl A unique location in Amsterdam with international allure, a sparkling atmosphere and exceptionally great food. A blend of Miami, Barcelona and the Cote d’Azur: an industrial site, a former wine-terminal-turned fashionable chic. Where once the wine was bottled, bottles are now being opened. Be amazed by the immense space (2200m2), the ‘top notch styled ‘ interior, the 6 meter long fish display, the high art of cooking and the 16 meter long mural by Selwyn Senatori. The waterside restaurant is provided with free wifi, at less than a 5 minute drive from the A10 (also known as the beltway of Amsterdam), has 300 free parking spaces and docking places for boats.

MOMO BAR & LOUNGE Stadhouderskade 25, 020 671 1222 Timeless, Cosmopolitan & Sparkling: MOMO is a culinary hotspot and popular meeting place for an (inter) national audience of visitors to the Fashion & Museum District, business and metropolitan crowd.

Relax and enjoy spectacular food and amazing cocktails in a stylish setting, which is what makes MOMO already unique for six years.

SKYLOUNGE AMSTERDAM Oosterdoksstraat 4 (next to central station) 020 – 530 08 75 www.skyloungeamsterdam.com Each metropolis has a unique spot to discover the city from great height. Amsterdam has SkyLounge Amsterdam, an award winning roof-top lounge bar overlooking the capital. This is the place where locals and global travellers meet each other. SkyLounge Amsterdam offers you a panoramic view of Europe’s most energetic city, 365 days a year.

Open: Sun. - Thur. 11 am – 01 am Fri. & Sat. 11 am – 03 am SUZY WONG: Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 45, 020 626 67 69, www.suzy-wong.nl Thirsty for some excellent drinks? Hungry for some tasty bites? This glamorous and sensuous cocktail lounge will take your breath away in a world of modern American, oriental and classic French elements while enjoying the most unique cocktails shaken by her personal cocktail shakers. Serving the greatest cocktails and Asian/American snacks up until closing time, Open Wednesday through Sunday starting at 18.00 with every day a different DJ providing a unique experience not to found elsewhere in Amsterdam.

XTRACOLD LOUNGE AND ICEBAR Amstel 194-196, 020 - 32 05 700 www.xtracold.nl XtraCold Amsterdam is a combination of the XtraCold Lounge and the XtraCold IceBar. The ‘Some like it Hot’ Lounge area contrasts with the ‘Some like it cold’ XtraCold Ice Café.

Open: Sun. - Thur. 11:30 - 00:00, Sat. & Sun. 11:30 - 02:00 DINNER | DANCING SUPPERCLUB CRUISE Ruyterkade Pier 4, 020 - 62 67 078 www.supperclub.com A stylish club experience can now also be enjoyed on the water on a fantastic ship called Supperclub Cruise. Supperclub Cruise is lounging, clubbing, dining and entertainment.

CLUBS CLUB NL Nieuwezijds voorburgwal 169, 020 622 75 10, www.clubnl.nl Club NL is a sexy stylish house club in the centre of Amsterdam. Focusing on a sophisticated and complete nightclub experience.

Great intimate atmosphere, superb national and international dj’s and -of course- great quality music.

Open 6 days a week from 23.00 till late.

NOMADS Rozengracht 133-1, 020 - 34 46 401 www.nomads.nl Nomads draws its inspiration from the Arabian Nomad culture. Beatifully designed interior and ‘East meets West’ menu. Under the direction of their DJ Jimmy Jazz. Open: Sun. - Thu. 6pm - 1am, Fri. & Sat. 6pm - 3am

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What you need to know ESSENTIAL INFORMATION AND USEFUL TIPS

Amsterdam has so much to offer. There are the canals, full of character in every kind of weather.

You can take a canal cruise boat and view the seventeenth century houses from the water, or just take a walk. Then there are the museums. Amsterdam is the place to be for Rembrandts, Van Goghs and modern art. The theatres present shows mainly in Dutch off course, but opera and ballet are universal languages. The Spiegelkwartier and P.C. Hooftstraat are rich shopping grounds for fashion, jewellery and antiques. When it comes to food and drink, Amsterdam offers the wide range you would expect of a big city: from little fast food stalls to Michelin-star gourmet restaurants and bars and nightclubs in all sorts and sizes. Whatever your liking, Amsterdam is an exciting city for everyone. We give you some handy facts, figures and customs to make you enjoy your stay even more.

LANGUAGE

ELECTRICITY

Just about everyone speaks English in Amster-

The electricity voltage in the Netherlands was 220

dam. Many people speak German and French too

volts, and then moved up at a rate of 1 volt per year to

but not as well. A common misconception is that

the European standard of 230 volts.

Dutch is similar to German. In truth they are not: Dutch people have to learn German at school, and

TELEPHONING

they generally speak better English than German.

When dialling from abroad, prefix any number

The German and Dutch languages are similar in

you find in this site with +31 (for Holland) and the

the way that French and Italian are.

area code (Except the 0). For example, if you find a number (020) 123 45 67, from abroad you dial 0

WEATHER

20 123 45 67.

Typically, Dutch weather ranges from slight freezing in the dead of winter, usually with little

MONEY

snow, to pleasantly sunny days of 20 to 30ºC in

There are several different outlets where you can

the summer. Spring and autumn are pleasant.

change money in Amsterdam. The best rates are usually offered by the Various GWK offices. Changing

TIME

money at your hotel is normally more expensive.

Amsterdam time is one hour ahead of GMT; when daylight saving time is in operation the sun is at its

CREDIT CARDS

highest point at around 1.40pm (which makes for

Credit cards are not as widely accepted here as

long evenings: since Amsterdam is very far West

in many other countries yet, but the situation is

in its time zone, a midsummer sky can be light as

improving steadily. Always inquire first if you in-

late as 11 o’clock in the evening). Amsterdam is a late

tend to pay by credit card. You can use Cirrus and

city: many shops don’t open until 10am and bars and

Maestro cards to withdraw cash from cash dis-

cafés stay open till 2am and some even longer.

pensers.

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GLOBALBLUE

AMSTERDAMMERTJES

Look for stores displaying Global Blue Tax Free

An Amsterdammertje is the typical red brown

Shopping signage in the window. When paying

steel bollard that is used to separate the side-

for your purchases ask the shop staff for a Tax

walk from the street in Amsterdam. During the

Free Form. Tax Free Forms are available in two

2000s, the side­ walks in Amsterdam are being

versions, one blue, and one white. Fill in all the

slightly elevated from the streets, meaning that

required fields in block letters, using the Latin

the Amsterdammertjes are nog longer needed

alphabet. Remember: Incomplete Tax Free Form

to separate the sidewalk from the street. Yearly,

= No refund

around 2.000 Amsterdammertjes are sold online by the city government of Amsterdam.

Go to a Refund office displaying the Global Blue logo. Present your stamped and completed Tax

OPENING HOURS

Free Forms to receive the refund in cash or to

Shops are open from 9am until 6pm daily, alt-

credit card. In a rush? Mail your stamped com-

hough many do not open until midday on Sundays

pleted Tax Free Forms to the address of the Pro-

and Mondays. Thursday is late shopping night

cessing Centre and receive your refund on your

with stores staying open until 9pm. However,

credit card. Please observe that at some airports

many will offer late opening on the run up to

a cash handling fee per “Form” will be charged

Christmas.

should you require an Immediate Refund in cash.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Amsterdam can best be travelled by public trans-

NB: The refund you receive is the VAT minus

port. Parking is not only a problem, but also rather

Global Blue’s service fee. For more details see

expensive. Public transport is well-organised and

www.globalrefund.com or call phone: (023)

you can either take a tram, bus, metro or taxi. The

5241909.

entire city centre has a dense network of trams, which can get you almost everywhere. Amster-

TIPPING

dam also has an underground, but since there

All prices in the Netherlands by law include tax:

are only a few stops in the centre, this is not very

the price you see is the price you pay. However,

practical for visitors. The trams run until just after

although not obligatory, tipping is a common

midnight. After that there is an hourly service of

practice in Dutch restaurants. A normal tip in

night busses that leave from Central Station. For

restaurants, and taxis, would be somewhere in

information about travelling in the Netherlands

the region of 10-15%.

you can call the national public transport information service, phone: 0900 9292 (Dutch language,

AIRPORT

€ 0,70 per min.). When you phone them, you can

Schiphol Airport is located about 15 kms from

tell them when and where you want to go to, any-

the city centre, and is easily reached by train (20

where in the Netherlands, and then they will in-

minutes from Central Station at € 4,00) or taxi

form you how to get there. www.http://9292.nl/en .

(± € 42).Several of the major hotels operate a shuttle bus service. For general inquiries you can call

TRAINS

Schiphol

(0900-72447465)

Trains in the Netherlands are fast, frequently

(Dutch language, € 0,40 per min. 0,045 per con-

going, comfortable and relatively cheap. Many

versation).

stations have a taxi-sharing scheme called

at

0900-schiphol

“Treintaxi’s” which only cost about e 4,20.

COAT OF ARMS

You can check train times online on the National

The official motto for the city is Vlor, Resoluti-

Dutch Railways (NS) site: www.ns.nl

on and mercy and these are represented by the

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three X’s (St Andrews crosses) which you find al-

TAXIS

most everywhere, though the X’s are older than

In the Netherlands it is not customary to hail a

the motto. A popular tradition also links the X’s

taxi. To take a taxi you go to a taxi rank, of which

to the three threats of the city: water, fire and

there are many. In your hotel, restaurants, shops,

Pestilence.

etc. you can ask them to order you a taxi, or you

FUN CANAL BUS can call (020) 677 77 77. Taxis are of good quality,

Hop on, hop off all day long with a Day Pass! The

but relatively expensive.

Canal Bus provides the ideal transport along the canals of Amsterdam. 14 stops are located near

DRIVING A CAR IN AMSTERDAM

the major museums, attractions and shopping

Amsterdam’s historic centre wasn’t built for the

centres. With a Day Pass, which is valid till 12.00

modern means of transportation and as a result it

in the afternoon the next day, you can hop on and

has become quite congested over the years. Due to

off as often as you like. On board there is a com-

the municipal policy to ban cars from the city cen-

mentary providing interesting information about

tre it is difficult nowadays to reach the centre by car

Amsterdam. If you have limited time, the Canal

and even more difficult to find a parking space. So

Bus is a perfect way to see Amsterdam: you can

driving in Amsterdam is not recommended.

combine a ‘must do’ canal trip with transportation around town. Canal Bus/Canal Bike reservations:

THROUGH THE CANALS

Phone (020) 6239886/(020) 62 655 74, www.canal.nl.

Of course the canals are one of the major attrac-

Holland International Cruise department Pier op-

tions of the ‘Venice of the North’. By daytime al-

posite Centr. Railway st., Prins Hendrikkade 33a,

ready very charming, by night they become even

phone (020) 6253035, www.hir.nl.

more enchanting because many of the canal houses and bridges are beautifully illuminated. You

CANAL HOPPER

can sample the canal views by taking a canal tour

A new way of discovering Amsterdam! Seven

with one of the shipping companies on Damrak or

electrically powered open boats glide through the

Rokin. You can tour the canals of Amsterdam on

stunning Amsterdam canals, showing you pla-

a one-hour canal cruise or harbour cruise, which

ces you have never seen before. These quiet and

will give you an impression of the seventeenth

eco-friendly boats offer a wonderful and innova-

century canal system and the beautiful merchant

tive way to enjoy Amsterdam. During the trip the

houses from the Golden Age. You can also order a

skipper will tell you all sorts of fascinating details

Water taxi ((020) 530 10 90) to get you from A to B

about the city. Carrying no more than 12 passen-

in a pleasant way. Since a lot of places of interest

gers, the boats cruise along two different routes

in Amsterdam are located on or near a canal, there

on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Naturally you

are two scheduled boat services to combine sight-

can get on and off at different stops. The West Line

seeing and transport in a leisurely fashion. The

connects the city-centre and the vibrant ‘Wester-

Museumboot is a circular boat line passing by six-

park’. The East Line cruises the modern North-Eas-

teen museums and some shopping and entertain-

terly parts of Amsterdam, including the KNSM-,

ment areas. There are also special cruises in the

Java- and Borneo Islands. The Canal Hopper stops

evening. A Dinner cruise combines a five-course

near museums and other touristic attractions.

seasonal menu with an ever-changing view during

Guaranteed an unforgettable experience!

a three-hour canal cruise. Later in the evening, you can enjoy a candlelight cruise, a two-hour roman-

Some passenger reactions:

tic cruise with something to eat and drink. For re-

‘Open with an exhilarating sense of freedom – and all

servations see www.lovers.nl or call (020) 5305412.

on the water’ ‘An unending discovery’ ‘This is far better than Venice, much more relaxing and less noise’

CANAL BIKES If you care to venture into the canals on your

YOUR OWN PRIVATE HOPPER

own or if you’re feeling energetic, you can also

Did you know that you can rent your own

try the more adventurous pedal boats.

private Hopper? As you cruise along, the skipper will point out all the most beautiful spots -

You can set off from one landing stage and lea-

seen at their best from the water – while you

ve your Canal Bike at another., drift through the

enjoy Amsterdam in a unique and quite different

canals in your own time, you cannot fail to dis-

way. For more information or to book: phone

cover the most surprising things and experience

+31 (0)20 53 53 303. ■

the unexpected! Call (020) 62 655 74 for more information or to make a reservation!

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Facts & FIGURES Inhabitants Amsterdam

811.185

Inhabitants Greater Amsterdam 2.332.773 Nationalities 178 Bicycles 881.00 Trees ± 400.000 Flower bulbs in parks and public gardens 600,000 Parks 40 City trams 216 Markets 32 Flower market 1 Shops 6.073 Antique shops 165 Diamond polishing factories 24 Canals 165 Bridges 1.281 Wooden drawbridges 8 Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) 1 Glass-topped canal boats 112 Pedal boats 120 House boats 2.500 16th, 17th and 18th century buildings 8.863 Gable stones 654 Royal Palace 1 Statues and sculptures 302 Windmills 8 Museums 75 Art galleries 141 Paintings of Rembrandt 22 Nachtwacht (Night watch) 1 Paintings of Van Gogh 207 Schuttersgalerij (Civic Guard Gallery)

1

Wax statues at Madame Tussaud’s 140 Animals at the Artis Zoo 6.100 Barrel organs 4 Carillons 9 Historical church organs 42 Concerts and theatrical performances p/y

9,000

Concerts and theatrical performances p/d Theatres and concert halls

25 55

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra 1 Muziektheater 1 Cinemas 15 Cafés and bars 1.515 Discotheques 16 Restaurants 1.325 Hotels 413 Hotel beds 54.857 Camp grounds 6 Bed nights by tourists from abroad *Day visitors per year

9.700.000 13.800.000

Source: Amsterdam Tourism & Congres Bureau

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Residential Area

Church

Park

Mosk

Fire Station

Shopping Area

Synagogue

Police Station

Motorway

Memorial

Hospital

Residential Way

Museum

Pharmacy

Pedestrian Way

Theatre

Bank Office

Bicycle Path

Cinema

ATM

Tram Line

Library

Department Store

Railway

Interesting View

Supermarket

Subway

Drinking Water

Hairdresser

Subway Entry

Restaurant

Market

Parking

Toilet

Flower Market

Hotel

Letter Box

Bicycle Rental

Buddhist Temple

Post Office

Canal Cruises

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