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Welcome to Utrecht From September, Museum Speelklok (and practically the entire city) will be under the spell of musical robots. As well as imitating human movement, many of the robots can compose music and even improvise. You can even operate a few of the robots yourself! Another great exhibition is Climate Planet, an enormous globe standing on the Jaarbeursplein from October, where you will find out what you can do to help create a better world. But a late-summer day is also perfect for heading out of town: take a bike ride through the area around Utrecht, which is bursting with old stone-built forts, wooden houses and green walls concealing a rich history. And why not end your day with a fabulous meal without animal products in one of the city’s vegan hotspots?

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MAG Utrecht helps you discover everything the city has to offer, whether you’re in the heart of the city or in one of the suburbs. It also features a calendar with up-to-date information on the festivals, theatre, art and music events taking place in the city. For your convenience, you can find all the places we mention in the magazine on the map. So get to know the latest hotspots, the best bars and restaurants and the full scope of cultural activities in and around Utrecht. We hope you enjoy all Utrecht has to offer in late summer!

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What’s happening?

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THINGS TO DO & PLACES TO GO

EXHIBITIONS & MUSEUMS

Studio route Utrecht

From nineteenth century school buildings and former offices to vaulted cellars and brandnew studios in the Leidsche Rijn district: on two Sundays in October, more than two hundred Utrecht-based artists will open their studio doors to the public. Our tip: go to atelierrouteutrecht.nl or the VVV tourist information office on Domplein for a map before you start this artistic walking or bike tour. > 7 and 14 October, various studios atelierrouteutrecht.nl

MUSIC

Mikaela Davis

The American singersongwriter Mikaela Davis is the living proof that you can play more on a harp than classical music. She graduated from music academy, specialising in the harp, but ended up in the pop industry. Her debut album ‘Delivery’, released in July, shows just how versatile a harp can be. Folk, rock, funk and indie: Mikaela plays them all. > 19 September, TivoliVredenburg tivolivredenburg.nl

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Do you want to know what goes on behind the front doors of the monumental buildings dotted around the city? Heritage Day on Saturday 8 September is your chance to find out, because numerous listed buildings in Utrecht will be opening their doors to the public. This year’s theme is Europe: see how European history has marked the city and the impact Utrecht has had on Europe past and present.

Heritage Day (Open Monumentendag)

> 8 September, various locations openmonumentendagutrecht.nl

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Allemaal Utrechters

Allemaal Utrechters is a series of interviews with people who moved to Utrecht from another country (such as Imane Alhaddadi, see quote). They are asked about their background and their impression of Utrecht, revealing the true diversity of our city. On uitagendautrecht.nl/en/ allemaal-utrechters you can check out the series so far. The aim is to showcase all nationalities in Utrecht, so if you want to be interviewed yourself or know someone else who would like to contribute, please send an email to redactie@duic.nl.

Imane Alhaddadi From Morocco, has been living in Utrecht for years Imane runs SIS Bakery on Willem van Noortstraat with her four sisters, as well as working for Utrecht council as a project assistant. ‘I see being able to combine two different cultures into my life as a privilege. My character reflects both the directness of the Dutch and the customs of Morocco.’ sisbakery.nl

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THREE DANCERS CREEP, CRAWL AND PLAY THEIR WAY THROUGH A WORLD OF PAPER

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It tears, it crumples and it crackles. You can scrunch it up and fold it: paper. In this show, three dancers creep, crawl and play their way through a world of paper, that scrunches up almost as soon it appears. The paper waves around when they run, tears if they walk through it and shrinks if they cut it. Things that appear strong are actually fragile, and things that seem fragile can be very strong. > 21 and 22 October, Theater Kikker theaterkikker.nl

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Rewarding climb

For a spectacular view of the city’s skyline, you can climb the 465 (!) steps of the Dom, the highest church tower in the Netherlands. Thankfully, you will not be making the climb in one go: on your way up, the guide will pause in a number of places to tell you more about the history and the construction of the tower. You can only visit the Don Tower as part of a guided tour, which takes about an hour. Tickets are available offline or at the Tourist Information Centre (Domplein 9). > daily, Dom Tower domtoren.nl/en

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MOVIES

Movie marathon

From 6 to 9 September, movie theatre ’t Hoogt is celebrating its 45th anniversary. Non-Dutch speakers can opt for a movie marathon on Saturday 8 September, screening four classics that were released in 1973, the year ‘t Hoogt first opened its doors. The evening starts at 22.00 with Jesus Christ Superstar, followed by horror with The Exorcist at 0.15 and Don’t Look Now at 3.00. And for those who can’t get enough, there’s another film starting at 5.00. The title of this film will remain a surprise. > 6 to 9 September, movie theatre ‘t Hoogt hoogt.nl

THEATRE

House of Horror

The world famous Dutch illusionist Hans Klok will soon be swapping the Netherlands for Las Vegas, but not before he’s given a few farewell shows. In September, he’ll be performing his biggest horror show ever in the Stadsschouwburg Utrecht: House of Horror. Using revolutionary projections, spectacular illusions and breath-taking special effects, Klok will draw you into a mystic world where nothing is as it seems... > 17, 18 and 19 September, Stadsschouwburg Utrecht stadsschouwburg-utrecht.nl

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SPOTLIGHT

Uitfeest A weekend

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‘What is the city but the people?’ in Manchester in 2017

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THIS YEAR, UTRECHT INTENDS TO MAKE A SPLASH AT THE OPENING OF THE CULTURAL SEASON: ON 15 AND 16 SEPTEMBER, THE CITY WILL LIVE AND BREATHE MUSIC, THEATRE, ART, FILM AND LITERATURE. MAG UTRECHT HELPS YOU FIND YOUR WAY AROUND.

Saturday 15 September

A sixty-metre long mega-catwalk marks the start of the Uitfeest, and the official opening of the new Jaarbeursplein. ‘What’s the city but the people?’, based on a project by British artist Jeremy Deller, is a dynamic self-portrait of the city: 150 Utrechters - from top sportspeople, an ice-cream maker and an informal carer to the local baker - will walk the catwalk accompanied by live music, photos and quotes made by/ about themselves. A lot of cultural institutions are opening their doors to the public. For example, you can visit most galleries and exhibition spaces with a guided tour organised by Art Utrecht. There’s lot to do outside as well: a youth brass orchestra will be playing pop and film music on Stadhuisbrug. And you can also watch a tango demonstration and a pop-up belly dance performance on this location. Do you feel like dancing yourself? Then head to Theaterhuis De Berenkuil for a salsa, lindy hop or street dance workshop. You can also take a peek behind the scenes of numerous creative breeding grounds and hotspots dotted around the city. There’s art

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and music in Rotsoord, where music podium De Helling and LE:EN restaurant have joined forces. At various hotspots in the Merwede area, hundreds of creative, inspirational entrepreneurs will show you exactly what they do. On the other side of town, you can visit the studios of artists in the Cartesius area, or go to Lou Oudenoord, a temporary hotspot. The RAUM public square in Leidsche Rijn is packed with art installations depicting the city of tomorrow, and while you’re there, take the kids to Castellum Hoge Woerd where they can have a turn on the merry-go-round or learn an acrobatic trick. If you want to know more about visiting these creative hotspots on other days, check page 36.

Sunday 16 September

This day revolves around art music, theatre, literature and film. Art-lovers can eat their heart out on Neude, where eleven sea containers have been cleverly transformed by galleries and exhibition halls from Utrecht. Work by budding young talent is on display, such as ‘Imagination Arch’, a gateway to the square designed for the occasion by artist Yasser Ballemans. If you prefer buying art, pop into the Art Manifestation on Maliebaan, where local artists will be selling their wares.

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KIDS CAN HAVE A TURN ON THE MERRY-GO-ROUND In TivoliVredenburg, the Utrecht Young Jazz Society, a big-band comprising ‘young professionals’, will make its debut, and De Raad van Toezicht, a twelve-strong ensemble with a double rhythm section, a wind section and a violin, makes an appearance with a repertoire of jazz and funk. Book worms can go to the book market or check out the other activities organised by the International Literature Festival Utrecht. You’ll find all kinds of tasters for the forthcoming theatre and dance season in and around Stadsschouwburg Utrecht. Outside, Utrecht

dancers put on a rousing concert that cleverly unfurls into a dance performance, while inside, a battle in a cypher (freestyle dance in a group setting) is raging between the hip-hoppers from the Illusionary Rockaz Company and those from the Underdogz Crew. It’s all about digital media in the Winkel van Sinkel. Fancy shutting yourself off from the world for a bit in Oneseconds’ virtual reality lab? Inspired by stories from Utrecht, they’ve created short but unique experiences to show the city in a different light. Or come and watch A Double Life, the new short animation film directed by Job, Joris & Marieke. Three years ago, their film A Single Life was nominated for an Oscar. culturelezondagen.nl/en

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AFTER PRAGUE, MILAN AND BARCELONA, UTRECHT CAN NOW ALSO CALL ITSELF UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE. SO IT’S HARDLY SURPRISING THAT THE CITY IS SET TO HOST A TWO-WEEK INTERNATIONAL LITERATURE FESTIVAL FROM 15 TO 29 SEPTEMBER. A FEW TIPS. READING MARATHON A very special reading marathon will start at 11.00 on 15 September at Utrecht Centraal station, during Uitfeest. It’s set to last twelve days! Thousands of women will read aloud from the book Anna Karenina by the Russian author Tolstoy, in Dutch and almost sixty other languages.

ANTIQUE BOOKS Come and browse through stacks of secondhand and antique books on the 120 book stalls at this first edition of the Utrecht Book Fair on Sunday 16 September on Vredenburgplein, during Uitfeest.

GOOD AND EVIL On Friday 19 September, heroes, scoundrels and the struggle between good and evil will be the focus of Humanities Night in TivoliVredenburg. The evening, organised together with the Centre for the Humanities at Utrecht University, will feature minilectures, addresses given by international scientists, debates and a real pub quiz.

AN EVENING WITH Various international writers will visit Utrecht during the festival, among them Julian Barnes and Paolo Cognetti. Barnes has written many books, including The Sense of an Ending, for which he won the Man Booker Prize in 2011. The Italian writer/ documentary maker Cognetti has been writing for years, but his breakthrough came with the novel The Eight Mountains about loneliness and friendship set against the backdrop of the North-Italian Alps. ilfu.nl/en

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WITH DIDI STEEN

By Dieuwke de Boer

Street art by Munir de Vries

Didi Steen is the driving force behind Greetings from Utrecht, a company that organises all kinds of fun tours of the city (including in English!). Didi has tours based on practically anything you can think of: from chocolate, coffee and vegan food to galleries and Miffy. Her best-known tour is the Street Art Tour, in which she takes you on foot or by bike around the most stunning legal and illegal street art and graffiti in Utrecht.

Street art by Philipp Jordan

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> Greetings from Utrecht Oudenoord 330 greetingsfromutrecht.com

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‘One of my favourite murals is the rocketshaped monster painted by Philipp Jordan on the wall of a house on Hopakker. But I also love the one by the Utrecht illustrator Munir de Vries on the corner of Croeselaan and Van Zijstweg. And then there’s the eight-metrehigh painting of an original by the Utrecht artist Pyke Koch, recreated by the De Strakke Hand cooperative on Asch van Wijckskade. That’s one not to miss.’

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‘The Vlinderhof in Máxima park is a fabulous place that doesn’t get enough recognition as far as I’m concerned. It’s a green oasis smack in the middle of Leidsche Rijn district. Not many people know that this park was designed by the world-famous Dutch landscape architect Piet Oudolf, who also designed the High Line in New York.’

Outside the centre ‘I don’t really have a favourite bar or restaurant, but I do prefer to go outside the city centre for a meal or a drink. The café of music venue dB’s (CAB-Rondom 100) is surprisingly nice; you’ll find mainly locals there. A bit further on, there’s Werkspoorcafé De Leckere (Tractieweg 43) with a great water-side terrace. I like to eat at Jasmijn & Ik (Kanaalstraat 219-221) or De Klub (Europalaan 2B). And as I spent a long time in the Middle-East, I’m delighted to have Juuls Hummus (Baanstraat 1) and Le Comptoir Libanais in Hoog Catharijne within easy reach.’

Top hairdresser ‘Amsterdamsestraatweg definitely is one of the most under-rated streets in Utrecht. I’d advise everyone to zig-zag down this street from the start to Juliana park. A&J Bakery at number 116, for example, makes the most delicious vegan croissants and cinnamon rolls. And the Syrian hairdresser Maher at number 196 coiffed the rich and famous in Syria until he was called up for national service. He fled to Utrecht and started his business. Getting your hair cut in his salon can only be described as an experience!’

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I. LIKE. YOU

ROBOTJE (6+) Robotje is unique, funny and clumsy, almost like a real person. Almost... When Robotje meets a real person, his world is turned upside down. People know what a cuddle or a pat on the shoulder mean, but Robotje has no idea. Acting like a person isn’t as easy as you think, particularly when the people concerned are children, who really are very strange beings. So can a robot ever be friends with a person?

> 21 October, Theater Kikker theaterkikker.nl

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Music, art, theatre & more KIDS ROBOTS WILL BE COMING TO TOWN FROM SEPTEMBER. THIS INCLUDES A THEATRE SHOW FOR KIDS, IN WHICH THEY WILL DISCOVER IF A ROBOT IS CAPABLE OF FEELING EMOTIONS LIKE US. AND THERE’S A LOT MORE: READ ALL ABOUT MUSIC, THEATRE MOVIES, FESTIVALS AND EXHIBITIONS IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER.

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LEIDSCHE RIJN FESTIVAL To mark its 20th anniversary in 2018, the Leidsche Rijn district is putting on the cultural festival to beat all cultural festivals. This festival, which began as a street party organised by the original residents, is the perfect ode to the district. Luckily, the festival is not just for the neighbourhood: everyone is welcome. Especially children from 2 to 12 years, as they can enjoy all kinds of festivities throughout the day, including theatre shows, music acts and workshops. > 2 September, Castellum Hoge Woerd (Leidsche Rijn) leidscherijnfestival.nl

BREAKNECK ACTS

TRANSIT

You wouldn’t think many of the bizarre acrobatic tricks the Canadian circus troupe Flip FabriQue do are even possible, but apparently they are. The six jugglers, dancers, aerial acrobats and hoop artistes have spent years travelling the world with their breath-taking circus acts. In this show, they let you see what life ‘on the road’ is really like, including the inevitable boredom and irritations. > 23 September, Stadsschouwburg Utrecht stadsschouwburg-utrecht.nl

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> 14 October, Stadsschouwburg Utrecht stadsschouwburg-utrecht.nl

THE PERFORMERS TAKE EACH OTHER ON AGAINST A BACKDROP OF WOODEN POLES, STONES, EARTH AND BUCKETS

Ten performers and two musicians from the Australian company Gravity & Other Myths take each other on against a backdrop of wooden poles, stones, earth, buckets and magical lighting. They test each other’s strength and stamina in scenes that vary from poetical and spectacular to downright funny. Suitable for older children and their parents.

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Festivals & Events

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ZON FESTIVAL

This one-day festival is the annual cultural event in the Zuilen and Ondiep districts, on the north side of Utrecht. What should you expect? Great bands, interesting workshops and special introductions to various initiatives stemming from Zuilen and Ondiep. A great way to get to know local talent.

> 9 September, ZIMIHC theater Zuilen (Christinalaan 1) zimihc.nl/eng

Early September is a chance to get to know the latest generation of composers who draw inspiration from developments outside the world of classical music. The result? A festival with an opportunity to watch and listen to unique combinations of music, electronics, video, theatre and performance. The opening is a happening in itself: open-air concerts given by top musicians from the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group sailing around the canals in front of TivoliVredenburg in electric boats. If you have trouble choosing from the rest of the programme, go to the Gaudeamus Saturday Night: one ticket gives access to a staggering 22 acts in TivoliVredenburg. > 5 to 9 September, various locations gaudeamus.nl/en

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BUDDING TALENT Forty different towns and cities around the Netherlands take turns to host the free music festival Popronde. On 11 October, it’s Utrecht’s turn. Spend an entire evening listening to over thirty up-and-coming bands in bars, galleries, theatres, record shops, churches and clubs in the city centre. Just a few of the names appearing: Tape Toy, Donna Blue, Kita Menari, Jay-Way and Meis. > 11 October, various locations popronde.nl/steden/utrecht

CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL

MOTHER’S FINEST

The craft beer festival Mother’s Finest is a great opportunity to taste beers from over twenty Dutch and foreign breweries. Grab a bite to eat from the food court (with an American flavour), listen to the live bands playing mainly rock ’n roll and bring the kids to the special sideprogramme. > 14 to 16 September, Janskerkhof mothers-finest.nl

BRIGHT MINDS

> 3 to 9 September, Utrecht Science Park (Coïmbrapad) meetthefuturefestival.nl

Every day, thousands of brilliant minds work on Utrecht Science Park to shape our future. But where do you meet these ‘bright minds’? And how can you find out about their pioneering work? The knowledge festival Meet the future, with accounts of 3D-printed blood vessels, a satellite that can detect air pollution right down to town level and circular, self-sufficient, modular houses, is the living proof that the future has already arrived in Utrecht. What’s more, if you mix these young scientists and professionals with a group of theatre-makers, their fascinating stories really come to life.

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Netherlands Film Festival If you’ve always wanted to watch a Dutch film, now’s your chance. During the Netherlands Film Festival (NFF), Utrecht spends ten days as the Dutch capital of film. And films with English subtitles will be screened every day. Winkel van Sinkel is the festival’s nerve centre, where you can spend an evening discussing films with a drink in your hand. Check filmfestival.nl/en for the complete programme of nonDutch films and to buy tickets.

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> 27 September to 5 October, various locations filmfestival.nl/en

INDIE-GAMES

OPEN SEAS

Game-maker Adriaan de Jongh (1990) is best known for creating the indiegame hit Hidden Folks (2017). On Sunday 30 September, he and other international indie-game developers will give a crash course on the art and science that make the game world so thrilling. English will be spoken throughout the evening.

This film follows three young friends during their student days in Amsterdam. A sudden death within the group turns their lives upside down. They use this period to shake off their past, experience the meaning of friendship and discover who they really are.

> 30 September, movie theatre ‘t Hoogt

> Open Seas with English subtitles will be screened in Pathé Rembrandt (auditorium 2) on 27 September

THE VOICE OF HOLLAND

INTERACTIVE EXHIBITION

This film features free expression as an illustration of the current zeitgeist. From speeches at a party or at the Royal Palace to protest marches: no matter how different they may appear, the Dutch have one thing in common. They all want to say their bit.

This free exhibition revolves around ten interactive media productions, most of which you can experience for yourself. What about dancing to the music of LCD Soundsystem amid the usergenerated VR-recordings of other people?

> The Voice of Holland with English subtitles will be screened in Pathé Rembrandt (auditorium 2) on 29 September

> 28 September to 4 October, Academiegalerie (Minrebroederstraat 16) and IMPAKT (Lange Nieuwstraat 4)

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THE GAMIFICATION OF VIOLENCE

THE AUTOMATED SNIPER

DANCING WITH DEMONS

> 18 September, Theater Kikker theaterkikker.nl

> 18 October, Podium Hoge Woerd (Leidsche Rijn) podiumhogewoerd.nl

SWEET DEMON

The dance company LeineRoebana bases this production on its greatest source of inspiration: the human body. In Sweet Demon, the dancers put heart, body and soul into a performance of overlapping extremes. It is bursting with contradictions and inuendo, exhaustion and stillness, joy and despair, sense and passion. The dancers exorcise the demons they encounter along the way, lovingly embracing them. There’s an opportunity to meet the dancers, choreographers and musicians half an hour before the show.

Two men find themselves in a sterile, white room, surrounded by everyday objects that seem to have been left casually lying around. Taking great care, they study every object they find - a bucket, a chair, a coat rack - and gradually transform them into an artistically designed, but precarious structure. The two men challenge and provoke each other, asking various members of the audience to intervene. All goes well until the game turns sour and the two men become the target of a violent, dangerous force from outside the constructed reality of the stage. The show illustrates the perverse nature of modern warfare, in which attackers no longer have to look their victims in the eye.

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The American composer Philip Glass, widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the late 20th century, drew his inspiration for the opera ‘Satyagraha’ from Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolent resistance. The influence of Indian music on this opera, which is considered to be one of the composer’s key works, is unmistakeable. Glass gave his personal consent for sixty western and Indian singers, dancers and musicians to adapt his opera for modern Indian dance. > 26 October, Stadsschouwburg Utrecht stadsschouwburg-utrecht.nl

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Music

The Coathangers Anyone who likes cheesy punk music should go to dB’s on 24 October to see the all-girl garage pop punk band from Atlanta, The Coathangers. Their lyrics are packed with witty puns, and the music with bracing guitar riffs. Last but not least, their live shows are said to be highly infectious. > 24 October, dB’s dbstudio.nl

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MICROCLUB 7 September

CLUB BASIS

Pieces of Tomorrow If you’d like to know more about the world of classical music, then Pieces of Tomorrow is the perfect opportunity. The musicians explain what they are about to play before they start, there’s no dress code (this includes the orchestra) and you can take your drink into the concert with you. Immerse yourself in the majestic sounds of a full symphony orchestra when the Radio Philharmonic Orchestra performs not one, but a top ten of ‘doable’ excerpts from classical masterpieces. Add host DJ St Paul and some spectacular visuals, and the story behind the music will truly come to life. > 18 October, TivoliVredenburg tivolivredenburg.nl

Anna Burch The American singer-songwriter Anna Burch’s debut album, ‘Quit the Curse’, may sound like happy-clappy indie pop, but her lyrics are anything but. Burch sings about dark subjects, like destructive relationships, bad ties with a parent and alcohol abuse. The result: a refreshing sound with sixties choirs, gritty guitars and a touch of melancholia. > 11 September, EKKO ekko.nl

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If late-night clubbing isn’t your thing, come to De Microclub, where you can lose yourself in the very best (deep)house from 20.00 onwards. The gig officially lasts until midnight, but no-one will send you home!

NEVER MIND THE BREXIT 15 September

EKKO Great Britain may be a political disaster zone at the moment, but musically, the country is still a land of hope and glory. All the more reason for an all-nighter featuring British music from The Stone Roses to Oasis and everything in between.

KARENN (LIVE), PSYK, AR & VU (LIVE) AND SHOAL 15 September

WAS. A night of electronic music at a very special venue: a temporary nightclub in the former staff bathroom of a historic factory that used to produce motorbikes, steam engines and other rolling stock.

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Movies

Outdoor cinema You can always go into town to see a film, but you could also venture into the provinces. In early September, you’ll have three chances to watch a film in a stunning historical location in the province of Utrecht. These special outdoor screenings are organised by movie theatre ‘t Hoogt. On 7 September, you can watch Hugo by Martin Scorsese in Spoorhuis Vinkeveen, a former train station. On 8 September, The Beguiled by Sofia Coppola will be screened against the aristocratic backdrop of Amerongen Castle. And on 15 September, the classic 2001: A Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick will be shown on the former airbase at Soesterberg. > Hugo will be screened at Spoorhuis Vinkeveen on 7 September, The Beguiled at Amerongen Castle on 8 September and 2001: A Space Odyssey on Soesterberg airbase on 15 September. hoogt.nl/cinemabuiten

I Am Not a Witch Following an incident in her local village, 8-year old girl Shula is accused of witchcraft. After a short trial she is found guilty, taken into state custody and exiled to a witch camp in the middle of a desert. At the camp she takes part in an initiation ceremony where she is shown the rules surrounding her new life as a witch. Like the other residents, Shula is tied to a ribbon which is attached to a coil that perches in a large tree. She is told that should she ever cut the ribbon, she’ll be cursed and transformed into a goat. > I Am Not a Witch will be screened in movie theatre ‘t Hoogt from 13 September hoogt.nl

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Specially for fashionistas: in late September you’ll have a chance to see a documentary about Alexander McQueen, one of the world’s most famous fashion designers. The fashion world embraced him, but McQueen himself found fame difficult to cope with. This brand-new material includes home video’s, audio fragments and interviews with family and friends, giving a glimpse into the turbulent life of this British fashion designer who died in 2010 at the age of 40. > McQueen will be screened in het Louis Hartlooper Complex from 27 September hartlooper.nl

Journeyman Matty Burton, boxing world champion, leads a happy life with his wife Emma and their daughter Mia. He only has a few fights left before he hangs up his gloves. One of them is the defence of his world title against the controversial Andre Bryte. He wins with gusto, but once home, collapses in a delayed reaction to a devastating punch. When he awakes from his coma, he isn’t the man he used to be. While friends and family leave them to fend for themselves, Matty and Emma do their best to rebuild their life. Easier said than done. > Journeyman will be screened in the Louis Hartlooper Complex from 6 September. hartlooper.nl

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EXHIBITION

ROBOTS LOVE MUSIC From September, Museum Speelklok (and practically the entire city) will be under the spell of musical robots: ancient robots, interactive robots, metal robots, supersonic robots, life-size robots and cupboards with hidden robots. As well as imitating human movement, many of the robots can compose music and even improvise. You can even operate a few of the robots yourself! Besides a life-size eighteenth-century clarinettist, there’s a Beethoven-robot made of LEGO playing the xylophone and a hypermodern robot called Shimon, which plays the marimba. Gil Weinberg, the American who constructed Shimon, will be in Utrecht during the opening week giving lectures and performing on stage with Shimon in TivoliVredenburg on 26 September.

> from 21 September, Museum Speelklok museumspeelklok.nl Tip: If you can’t get enough of robots, go to Eindhoven, where you can learn about the relationship between man and artificial intelligence at the Robot Love festival robotlove.nl/en

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CLIMATE PLANET The way we live partly determines whether we will meet our Global Goals (international objectives regarding poverty, security, clean energy and equality). To find out what you can do to help create a better world, come to the enormous globe standing on the Jaarbeursplein from 6 October. The globe, which is nearly as high as a six-storey building, houses an international exhibition about the climate. Inside, you can watch a 360degree film that takes you on a voyage starting from the Big Bang and ending in the distant future. It includes a live-stream from four NASA satellites. The film is screened every evening. > from 6 October, Jaarbeursplein climateplanet.nl

EXHIBITION

MICHAEL TEDJA. HYPERSUBJECTIVE.

> until 14 October, Centraal Museum centraalmuseum.nl/en

Michael Tedja, Negeren series 818:32 (2016)

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This exhibition compiled by the Dutch artist Michael Tedja revolves around an enormous installation, comprising 134 large drawings varying between abstract, figurative, over-the-top bright and minimalist. The framed works have been hung next to each other with great precision, so that you are completely surrounded by drawings. The reflections in the glass give the impression that the work continues into eternity.

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In store for you DON’T YOU JUST LOVE THOSE SHOPS THAT STOCK PRACTICALLY EVERYTHING? MORE AND MORE OF THESE CONCEPT STORES ARE MAKING THEIR DEBUT IN UTRECHT.

SHOPS WITHIN SHOPS

COMMA CONCEPT STORE Amsterdamsestraatweg 271 Comma Concept Store works according to the rent-a-shelf concept: entrepreneurs, start-ups and webstores can hire a cupboard and convert it into a mini-shop. You’ll find hand-made children’s clothes and gifts, bags, home accessories, jewellery, note books and greeting cards. The range is always changing so you’ll never get bored in Comma. commaconcept.nl

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Twijnstraat 7 At Studio JUX, you can shop with a clear conscience because everyone benefits from your purchases. Not just you, but also the designers and producers. Hence the name ‘JUX’, which means ‘fun’ or ‘having a laugh’ in German. The shop sells honest, sustainable clothing for men, women and children, gorgeous accessories for the home and organic, ecological beauty products. studiojux.com 3

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Lijnmarkt 32 MUS is owned by the Utrecht-based entrepreneur Merel Hofhuis. The store sells clothing (mainly Scandinavian brands), shoes, bags, sunglasses and pretty earrings, necklaces and bracelets. But you can also go to MUS for exciting home accessories: some of them are new, some are vintage finds, lovingly restored by Merel herself. musconceptstore.nl

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THINGS I LIKE, THINGS I LOVE Oudegracht 364 This concept store started life as a pop-up in Amsterdam, opening another branch on Oudegracht in Utrecht last year. In Things I Like, Things I Love, you’ll find clothes, jewellery, lingerie and home accessories such as fabulous crockery. Be warned: this is one of those shops that make you feel greedy. thingsilikethingsilove.com

Also try: VOLLERS 386 Fashion & lifestyle store Oudegracht 386 BLENDUT Rent-a-shelf Ella Fitzgeraldplein 4 HUTSPOT Fashion, lifestyle & interior design Vinkenburgstraat 19

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Zakkendragerssteeg 13 Visiting De Kast is always a treat. This concept store mainly sells original items made by Utrecht designers: from home accessories, furniture, jewellery and clothing to shoes, glass, and paintings. It would be difficult to leave without something unique in a little bag. dekastutrecht.nl

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The area to the south-west of the centre is home to four of these hotspots. VechtclubXL provides a roof for various creative entrepreneurs, as well as De Klub restaurant, De Kromme Haring brewery and Nordkapp coffee bar. The two branches of De Stadstuin (Europalaan 20 and Europalaan 500) provide space for creative entrepreneurs, start-ups, consultants and lawyers. You can come to Bar Stadstuin 10 (Europalaan 20) for a drink and a bite to eat on weekdays, or Dagger Coffee 11 (Europalaan 500), which also serves excellent coffee. Kanaal30 12 (Kanaalweg 30) is located in premises that used to house a printing company. Nowadays, it’s home to photographers, designers, styling coaches and ceramic artists. And on Friday afternoons, it’s off to Marcus for coffee and cake, salads, rolls and wine, craft beer and a selection of delicious canapés. vechtclub.nl destadstuin.nl kanaal30.com

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LOU OUDENOORD Slightly closer to the centre, in one of the buildings that used to house Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, you’ll find Lou Oudenoord 13 (Oudenoord 330). This magnificent building was built in 1954 for an insurance company, but was vacated when Utrecht UAS relocated to Utrecht Science Park. The building now affords workplaces to designers, writers, artists and masseurs, a perfumery and a soap producer. Karibu Café on the ground floor 15 is a great spot for breakfast, coffee with cake or lunch. lououdenoord.nl

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The Leidsche Rijn district features a huge outdoor exhibition square, RAUM 14 (Berlijnplein 520). You’ll find all kinds of art here, including a reflecting cinema, a watchtower and a scale model of a mountain complete with villa. You can also see the Makershuis, a tiny house for artists. The entire house is portable and modular: you can move it, take it apart, put it back together and extend it. And while you’re there, visit the new Leidsche Rijn centre for a quick shop and a bite to eat.

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Cycling along the New Dutch Waterline THE AREA AROUND UTRECHT IS BURSTING WITH OLD STONE-BUILT FORTS, WOODEN HOUSES AND GREEN WALLS CONCEALING A RICH HISTORY. SO WHY NOT SPEND A LOVELY LATE-SUMMER DAY BIKING AROUND A FEW OF THESE HIDDEN GEMS. 1

FORT ’T HEMELTJE This is one of the ‘youngest’ forts, built around 1880. It belongs to the second (outer) ring of forts around Utrecht. There’s a lovely path that takes you on a walk through the area around the fort, which is inhabited by numerous birds. > Fortweg 9, Houten

They seem to loom up from nowhere: the forts that go to make up the New Dutch Waterline. The waterbased defence line was started in 1815 to protect the Netherlands from attack by flooding the country until it was kneedeep in water. Although most of the ingenious system of dykes, sluices,

canals, forts and bunkers is invisible, it is certainly worth taking a closer look at this piece of traditional Dutch history. There are several bike trails (available from the VVV tourist information office or online via nieuwehollandsewaterlinie.nl/en), but you can always shorten it or pick out the highlights.

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A special fort in a peaceful green oasis, right in the middle of the Botanic Gardens in the Utrecht Science Park. Due to their height, the bomb-proof gun emplacements proved to be a perfect spot for creating the Netherlands’ largest rockery. > Budapestlaan 17

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FORT VECHTEN This fort marks the most vulnerable part of the Waterline; a plain that could not be flooded. It is the secondlargest fort of all: the terrain inside the moat covers 17 hectares and the 22 buildings are built from a staggering 16 million bricks. The fort and Water Line museum are open to the public. > Achterdijk 12, Bunnik fortvechten.nl

Lunet IV is part of a complex comprising four forts built close to the city to close off an area that couldn’t be flooded. However, once cannon capable of firing across the forts were invented, the city was once again in danger. These forts were built to keep the enemy at a safe distance. > Oude Liesbosweg 68 fortlunet4.nl

FORT RIJNAUWEN

The largest fort in the New Dutch Waterline dates back to 1870. It was built to protect the north bank of the Kromme Rijn river. This fort has a reduit; a smaller fort built inside the main structure. If the main fort fell into enemy hands, the fight could continue from inside the reduit. > Vossegatsedijk 3-5, Bunnik

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Vegan MORE AND MORE RESTAURANTS IN UTRECHT ARE PROVING THAT YOU CAN PREPARE FABULOUS MEALS WITHOUT ANIMAL PRODUCTS. HERE ARE THE CITY’S BEST VEGAN ADDRESSES.

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Vredenburg 28 Green on the walls and ‘green’ on your plate: you can eat with a clear conscience at the SNCKBR restaurant. Everything they serve is 100% vegan, low-fat and free from refined sugar and artificial additives. It’s open every day for a breakfast of pancakes or a soya milkshake, a salad, soup or sandwich for lunch or a full-blown dinner with a good glass of organic wine, craft beer or a delicious cocktail. snckbr.com © Nan Fotografie

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Oosterkade 24 BROEI restaurant is always busy, which is hardly surprising because it’s superb. The menu is bursting with unusual, tasty vegan and vegetarian dishes. Ingredients are sourced locally wherever possible. The best part is that in warm weather, you can eat outside on the terrace in front of the restaurant, looking out across the water and in the buzz of the Oosterkade and Westerkade. broei-utrecht.com

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Amsterdamsestraatweg 113 & Voorstraat 77 Many of the dishes on the menu at GYS are vegan, or you can order a vegan version. What’s more, everything is 100% organic. GYS has two locations: one on Amsterdamsestraatweg and one on Voorstraat. They also do take-aways, just in case you fancy eating in the park or on the canal bank.

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Surinamestraat 5 Did you know that gorillas are strict vegetarians? That’s why The Vegan Gorilla is the perfect name for this plant-based restaurant in the Lombok district, where according to co-owner Thijs, you can expect ‘basic grub’ with world-wide influences. ‘From seaweed spring rolls to burritos and mushroom ‘krokets’: food you can eat without a knife and fork.’

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CAB Rondom 90A This industrial-looking restaurant owned by Oproer brewery once won a vegan award. The kitchen uses as many local, seasonal ingredients as possible, and the bread is baked in a bakery close-by. The by-products from the brewing process, including the spent grains, are incorporated into the bread dough. The menu changes every month and the great beers they serve and the good reviews are obviously a plus point. oproerbrouwerij.nl

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Willem van Noortplein 15 Perhaps a little quirky, but Muziek Staffhorst Vinyl is a record shop where you can enjoy a drink while you browse their collection. They share the premises with wine importer Q-Vignes, who regularly organises tasting sessions. And there are live performances almost every Friday. A good glass of wine and good music; what’s not to like? muziekstaffhorst.nl

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Stadsschouwburg Utrecht is a leading theatre in Central Netherlands. Many events are accessible for non-dutch speakers. Have a look at our September/October selection.

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Like a chameleon changes color, Rosa varies its music with a gorgeous voice in Akasha | 7 Sep

Indian dance meets opera by Philip Glass in Satyagraha which is considered a key work in Glass’ oeuvre | 26 Oct

Illusionist Hans Klok in a large-scale show for the whole family in House of Horror | 17/18/19 Sep The youngest branch of the circus tree, Flip FabriQue is offering you a lively and funny show: Transit | 23 Sep True to musical authenticity, The Analogues bring the complex and wonderful The White album | 16 Oct Travel back in time to Turkey in the seventies with De jaren 70 in Turkije - 70’li Yillar | 21 Oct Spectacular percussionists full of humor in Bam! | 30 Oct

dance and ballet Five male dancers provide an intense and fluent whole in Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s Fractus V | 15 Sep Follow the dancers of the Huang Yi Studio+ on a journey to the hereafter. Under the horizon | 21 Sep Three surprising new pieces by young artists, created for and with the dancers of Conny Janssen Danst | 10 & 11 Oct A poetic narrative around death, accompanied by an endless stream of soundscapes in Quite Discontinuous | 27 Oct

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Johann Sebastian Bach composed much of his music for special occasions, but sometimes wrote a piece ‘simply’ as a gift. The Count of Brandenburg was one of the lucky recipients. He was presented with a series of six orchestral works, known as the Brandenburg Concertos. The Netherlands Bach Society will perform the concertos, conducted by the new artistic leader, Shunske Sato (1984). > 2 October, TivoliVredenburg tivolivredenburg.nl

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Sharon Kovacs’ rich voice, reminiscent of Billie Holiday and Amy Winehouse, is not one you’ll soon forget. PODIUM HOGE WOERD (LEIDSCHE RIJN) > Alhambra Revisited [20.00] Musicians from three different cultures tell stories about the musical court life of Alhambra. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Tiny Ruins & Royal Wood [20.30] Two of the best contemporary singer-songwriters pair up for a double concert.

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CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15.30] Enjoy a free concert in the heart of Utrecht, with vocal and instrumental music. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Pierce Brothers [19.45] These Australian twin brothers have entertained the festival crowds already, and now come to Utrecht with their acoustic guitars.

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Club Fluxus: TEMKO [20.30] This trio went above and beyond to be able to perform ‘Shri Camel’ by Terry Riley: they even built new instruments in order to truly do justice to this rarely performed work. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Late Night: Nikel Ensemble [22.30] Expect new approaches to chamber music by this Viennese quartet, with a saxophone, electrical guitar, piano and drums.

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MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > No Bunny [20.30] An exciting mix of bubble-gum pop and catchy punk. GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Free lunch break concert [12.30] Enjoy a free classical music performance. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Transcendent or immanent [20.30] French Ensemble Variances has put together a programme of works by composers who were inspired by nature, the cosmos, or religion to make music. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Escape [22.15] Escape from the ‘rat race’ of everyday life with Dutch star pianist Saskia Lankhoorn. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > La Pegatina [20.00] We all know this Spanish mestizo band comes here for one thing and one thing only: to throw a massive party. DB’S > Archie & the Bunkers [20.30] ‘Hi-Fi Teen Organ Punk’ by two teenagers. EKKO > Sured [20.30] Release of the debut album of ‘2016’s best singersongwriter in Utrecht’. ‘T HOOGT > A Girls Walks Home Alone At Night [21.00] The Black Heart Rebellion performs a live soundtrack to the Iranian-American vampire western ‘A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night’. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Akasha [20.30] The Rosa Ensemble sings everything from pop music to ambient. They tell life stories about childhood, death and everything in between.

guided walking tour [11.00 and 14.00] The guides show you the most beautiful spots of the historic centre. Tours start at 11.00 ( free, 1 hour) and 14.00 (€ 3/6, 1½ hour).

4 Tuesday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Hauschka [20.15] German pianist Volker Bertelmann was in a rock band and a hip hop duo before focusing completely on his piano music. He keeps developing his sound, as heard on the latest album ‘What If’. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE HELLING > Parker Millsap [20.15] A young American roots artiste with a mature voice, who creates a pleasant mix of blues, folk and country. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Boris McCutcheon & the Saltlicks [20.30] The musical genre of this artiste is best described as ‘New Mexicana’: lots of different musical influences with Americana as its foundation.

5 Wednesday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE KARGADOOR > Jazz in the basement [19.30] Utrecht has a real jazz basement, in which you can listen to different styles of jazz and even play along. MOIRA > Moira Unplugged [19.30] Enjoy an evening of free music by up-and-coming local artistes. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Kovacs [19.45]

8 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15.30] See Sat 1. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ

DB’S > Big Ass Metal Fest #24 [19.00] Utrecht’s longest running metal festival.

9 Sunday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Present and Past [12.30] Go on an journey with the New European Ensemble to experience the music of Sebastian Hilli, Lam Lai and Sofia Goebajdoelina. GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > See Sun 2.

11 Tuesday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ EKKO > Anna Burch [20.30] Although she first performed in folk and rock bands, singer-songwriter Burch now focuses on her own indie pop music. Expect mellow tunes with serious lyrics.

12 Wednesday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE KARGADOOR > Jazz in the basement [19.30] See Wed 5. MOIRA > Moira Unplugged [19:30] See Wed 5. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Toots & The Maytals [19.45] 56 (!) years and counting, this legendary Jamaican reggae band is still going strong. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Home Free [20.00] This American a capella band mainly covers country songs, but don’t be surprised when you hear an Ed Sheeran or Meghan Trainor song.

13 Thursday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ MOLEN DE STER > Sue The Night: acoustic [20.00] Acoustic performance by this popular Dutch band. DB’S > Boppin’ the Rock presents Deke

Dickerson and Supersonics [20.30] Rockabilly roots music at its finest. LECTURES UCU AUDITORIUM > Maxim Februari [20.00] University College Utrecht welcomes the Dutch writer, lawyer and philosopher Maxim Februari. He will also read from his own work.

14 Friday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Free lunch break concert [12.30] See Fri 7. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Roméo et Juliette [20.15] The most tragic love story of all, re-imagined by Berlioz and performed by the Radio Philharmonic Orchestra and the Groot Omroepkoor. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE HELLING > Ben Miller Band [20.15] Listen to an irresistible mix of bluegrass, blues and country music by this American quartet. DB’S > Demented Are Go, Dead Cat

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Stimpy and Garbage Bags [20.30] Legends of psychobilly.

CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15.30] See Sat 1. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Fractus V [20.00] In a time of fake news and alternative facts, choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui explores the grey area between information and propaganda.

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16 Sunday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > HUSH [15.00] ‘Old’ songs from classical composers reimagined into arrangements for two singers and one electrical guitar. Free admission. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ EKKO > S. Carey [20.30] The drummer and supporting vocalist of Bon Iver is ready to showcase his own music. GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > See Sun 2.

17 Monday PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > House of Horror [20.00] Holland’s best illusionist Hans Klok makes you shiver and scream with this spooky goodbye tour.

18 Tuesday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ

TivoliVredenburg > DICE no. 9 [19.45] Six up-and-coming pop artistes are chosen to debut their music in Utrecht. The acts that are confirmed already are Flor, Haif Waif and Liza Anne. House of Horror [15.00 and 20.00] See Mon 17. PODIUM HOGE WOERD > Sweet Demon [20.30] The dancers of dance company LeinaRoebana try to exorcise the demons they encounter on their path. THEATER KIKKER > Automated Sniper [20.30] Now, more than ever before, violent acts are virtual rather than real. How does this ‘gap’ affect us?

19 Wednesday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE KARGADOOR > Jazz in the basement [19.30] See Wed 5. MOIRA > Moira Unplugged [19.30] See Wed 5. DB’S > Bob Wayne [20.30] Outlaw country by the hardest working man in showbiz. Support by Baby Face Nelson. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Mikaela Davis [21.30] Although she’s a classically trained harpist, Davis has found her

RIETVELD’S DAUGHTER Theater Kikker > 11 and 12 October An English-language version of Audrey Bolder’s compelling and musical solo about Bep, a painter and the eldest daughter of the Dutch architect and furniture designer Gerrit Rietveld.

way into the indie music scene. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > House of Horror [20.00] See Mon 17.

20 Thursday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Dutch Classical Talent [21.00] Talented pianist Rik Kuppen tours the Netherlands to do what he loves doing most: play music by Eastern European composers. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Ilse Delange [19.45] Holland’s own country super star visits Utrecht in between performing at her own festival, her new role in TV series ‘Nashville’ and selling out stadium concerts. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Jim Keaveny & Band [20.15] Keaveny writes his songs in the middle of the Texas desert, which you can hear in his music: the smooth Tex-Mex tunes ooze warmth and mystery. DE HELLING > The Doors Alive [20.30] Take a trip to the Swinging Sixties with this British tribute band, with front man Mike perfectly portraying Jim Morrison. EKKO > Amyl and the Sniffers [20.30] Band from Down Under, with snappy proto punk music straight from the seventies.

SWEET DEMON Podium Hoge Woerd (Leidsche Rijn) > 18 October Dance company LeineRoebana tries to exorcise the demons they encounter on their path. The dancers use their heart, head and body in this performance of extremes.

PERFORMING ARTS HET HUIS UTRECHT > My Heart Into My Mouth [20.00] A performance about masculinity, language and loss, about the moments where you cannot ‘wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve’.

21 Friday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Under the Horizon [20.00] Collaboration between choreographer Huang Yi, who amazed the world by dancing with a robot, audiovisual genius Ryoichi Kurokawa and the sixteen singers of the Nederlands Kamerkoor. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Enigma Variations [20.15] Star violinist Stefan Jackiw performs together with the Residency Orchestra. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > CloudNights:

Bert van den Brink & Cor Bakker [21.00] Pianist Bert van den Brink invites co-pianist Cor Bakker for an evening of musical collaboration, inspiration and improvisation. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE HELLING > Weekend Warriors: 10 year anniversary show [20:00] The boys of Weekend Warriors mash, cut, remix and stick different wellknown songs together into a feast of recognition. EKKO > Michael Nau [20.30] American singer Nau makes heart-

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FRACTUS V Stadsschouwburg Utrecht > 15 September In a time of fake news and alternative facts, choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui investigates the twilight zone of information versus propaganda and objectivity versus manipulation. How are we supposed to think objectively?

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22 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15.30] See Sat 1. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE HELLING > MaYan [19.30] Symphonic death metal band MaYan, created by Mark Jansen of After Forever and Epica, presents their third studio album. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > MEDFest [20.00] The traveling festival featuring music from Mediterranean countries has its closing celebration in Utrecht. Hindi Zahra sings in English, French and South-Berber with the support of the MEDfest Ensemble. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Straight No Chaser [20.15] Nine suited-up gentlemen with dance skills as well as incredible voices: this American a capella band brings you today’s music with a twist. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Rick Astley [20.15] Few of us reach the level of stardom where a verb is named after you, but this man has. Enjoy his 1980’s classic hits as well as his new music! DB’S > We’re Not Dead Yet #4 [20.30] Old school dance party.

23 Sunday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Storioni Trio [11.00] The Vossen brothers perform piano trios by Chausson and Ravel, with their pianist and friend Bart van de Roer. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Garbage [19.45] The legendary American alternative rock band perform the complete album ‘Version 2.0’ to celebrate their twentieth anniversary. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Allman Brown [20.15] This British singer-songwriter is more than just his most well-known song ‘Sons And Daughters’, and tours the world with this folky pop music. DB’S > Brutal Death Metal Matinee

feat. Cardiac Arrest and more [20.30] Snook Bookings presents an afternoon of quality death metal. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Andy McKee [20.30] You won’t believe it’s just one person playing the guitar. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Tangarine [20.30] Folk music by these Dutch twin brothers.

PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG > Transit [16.00] The youngest members of Canada’s ‘new circus’ elite, Flip Fabrique, perform feats that don’t seem humanly possible. GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > See Sun 2.

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25 Tuesday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Winterfylleth (acoustic) [19.45] After five metal albums, Winterfylleth surprised everyone with an acoustic new album. DB’S > Holy Wave [20.30] Top notch psychedelic rock for fans of Wooden Shjips and Brian Jonestown Massacre.

26 Wednesday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Free Sounds Live [20.00] A varying line-up of ‘free sounds’, ranging from classical to jazz and world music, for the show ‘Vrije Geluiden’. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE KARGADOOR > Jazz in the basement [19.30] See Wed 5. MOIRA > Moira Unplugged [19.30] See Wed 5. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Robert Cray Band [19.45] Accessible blues music and a rich voice have made Cray the popular artist that he is. DB’S > Tiny Moving Parts and Happy Accidents [20.30] Pop punk with a tinges of math rock and emocore. LECTURES UTRECHT UNIVERSITY HALL > Empathy in the Brain [20.00] Neuroscientist Prof Dr Christian Keysers (Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience) studies empathy. What makes us social?

L'Asset

HOFMAN LIVE: L’ASSET Hofman Café > 20 September Every Thursday night, you can listen to live music for free at Hofman Café. This time, you can listen to the tunes of L’Asset, an indie/synth pop band from Rotterdam. YSA

HOFMAN LIVE: YSA Hofman Café > 28 September Every Thursday night, you can listen to live music for free at Hofman Café. This time, YSA takes to the stage. YSA is the stage name of Isabelle van Beek, a talented young musician from Zeeland.

27 Thursday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Dina Ivanova & Huyk Lee [20.00] The previous winners of the Liszt Concours perform Rachmaninov, Ravel, Stravinksy and Liszt on piano. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Ben Caplan [19.45] Canadian folk singer delivers a curious mix of Tom Waits-like tunes and up-tempo Balkan folk music, together with his band The Casual Smokers. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Oum [20.00] One of the biggest stars in Northern Africa, singer Oum brings some Moroccan soul into every song she sings. DB’S > Club 3voor12/Utrecht [20.30] Monthly showcase for new talent.

28 Friday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Ian Bostridge & Saskia Giorgini [20.00] Highly acclaimed tenor Bostridge has seen all the grand

warming indie folk music, transporting you back to the mysterious seventies. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Under the Horizon [20.00] The Dutch Chamber Choir teams up with the dancers of the Taiwanese Huang Yi Studio. HET HUIS UTRECHT > My Heart Into My Mouth [20.00] See Thu 20.

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AUDIO ADAM Stathe > 29 September In this exclusive try-out show, the four members of Dutch band Audio Adam will be playing plenty of new songs, which can be best described as their own version of catchy pop songs.

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music venues of the world, and brings a romantic programme to Utrecht together with Italian pianist Giorgini. PIETERSKERK > Michaelsday [20.15] The Bach Ensemble Amsterdam brings a programme about arch angel Michael fighting with the devil and defeating him. With compositions of Weckmann, Hasse and Bach. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Tanejev: Johannes van Damascus [20.15] Get transported to 8th century Syria by the Radio Philharmonic Orchestra and the Groot Omroepkoor, directed by Stanislav Kochanovsky. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Mamas Gun [19.45] This British band has a full repertoire of songs with blues, soul and funky sounds. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Her Majesty [19.45] This is the last time that this tribute band plays the work of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Mehmet Uluda [20.00] Uludağ builds bridges between The Netherlands and Turkey with his work inspired by traditional Turkish music. DB’S > Part Chimp [20.30] Britain’s self-proclaimed loudest band on the planet returns with noisy guitars, drones and sonic eruptions.

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Orkest & Hannes Minnaar [15.00]

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1 Monday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Dublin Legends [20.15] This Irish folk band can turn a concert venue into a Dublin pub within seconds with their melancholic ballads and up-beat songs.

2 Tuesday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Brandenburg Concertos [20.15] Expect virtuoso solos and special combinations in this concert led by Shunske Sato, the new artistic director of the Netherlands Bach Society.

3 Wednesday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE KARGADOOR > Jazz in the basement [19.30] Utrecht has a real jazz basement, in which you can listen to different styles of jazz and even play along. MOIRA > Moira Unplugged [19.30] Enjoy an evening of free music by up-andcoming local artists. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Bokanté & Metropole Orchestra [20:15] The excellent Malika Tirolien performs the French and Creole songs against the background of not only her own band members, but a whole orchestra. DE HELLING > Alcest [20:15] The title says it all: this French black gaze band will be performing their latest album ‘Kodama’ in full.

4 Thursday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Kodaline [19.45] You’ll know them from the instant hits ‘High Hopes’ and ‘All I Want’, but that’s not all these ambitious men from Ireland have to offer: their third album is on its way, and they will no doubt give you a preview tonight. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Paul Weller [20.15] A completely acoustic performance by the former front man of The Jam and The Style Council, in celebration of his fourteenth (!) album ‘True Meanings’. DB’S > Eagle Twin [20.30] Heavy stoner sludge and doom. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Benjamin Herman Trio [21.00] Benjamin Herman’s 50th birthday has been lasting about a year now: the jazz icon released three albums and there’s no sign of him stopping anytime soon.

5 Friday CLASSICAL MUSIC PIETERSKERK > Again and again [20.15] Cappella Amsterdam sings works of Josquin dez Prez and the modern American composer David Lang. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Hohe Messe [20.15] Bach’s last work before his death, and definitely one of his best. Performed by the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin and the Ensemble Polyharmonique. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE HELLING > Lior + Joel Havea [20.15] Two Australian singer-songwriters for the price of one: the subtle Lior with his smooth voice, and groovy Joel Havea who is not afraid to season his music with a dash of reggae. DB’S > Five Minute March [20.30] This local band celebrates the release of its first EP. MOLEN DE STER > Adam Barnes [20.30] Melancholic songs reminiscent of Ed Sheeran: come see this British singer in an old windmill.

6 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15.30] Enjoy a free concert in the heart of Utrecht, with vocal and instrumental music. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ MOLEN DE STER > Yorick van Norden [20.30] Van Norden has a vibe straight from the swinging sixties, and writes rock songs with some Britpop mixed in. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Joshua Redman,

Aaron Parks, Matt Penman and Eric Harland: James Farm [20.30] With such a title, we have nothing more to add to the acoustic performance of this jazz quartet. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Mother’s Finest

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CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15.30] See Sat 1. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Janne Schra [19.45] After a busy period in her life, singer-songwriter Schra performs her songs about birds, New Orleans and driving to Paris in your first car. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Cassia [20.15] Time to delay the autumn with these British boys, who come to warm your heart with tropical indie pop music. DE HELLING > Jack and the Weatherman [20.15] Put Jason Mraz, Mumford and Sons and The Lumineers in a folky cocktail shaker, and out pour these Dutch artistes. DB’S > Hallo Venray [20.30] Dutch guitar rock trio that has been a constant factor in the Dutch music scene since 1985(!). PERFORMING ARTS THEATER KIKKER > Pulse 1 & Nucleus [20.30] Iris van Peppen creates dance performances that focus on subtle choices in terms of sound, movement and space. This double bill comprises two performances that explore pulsating rhythms.

Brahms and Schumann on this Romantic Sunday afternoon. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Black Metal Matinee: Noctem and more [20.30] Black metal ceremony led by Noctem, Spain’s most prominent black metal band. EKKO > Songs: Molina [21.00] Tribute to the life and work of deceased songwriter Jason Molina. PERFORMING ARTS THEATER KIKKER > Pulse 1 & Nucleus [15.00] See Sat 29. GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > See Sun 2.

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[21.00] An American rock band with not only traces of funk, gospel and R ’n B, but even metal and jazz music. You’ll know them from the energetic hits ‘Baby Love’ and ‘Piece of the Rock’.

7 Sunday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Amsterdam

Sinfonietta & Liza Ferschtman [15.00] Led by violinists Ferschtman and Candida Thompson, the orchestra will perform Bach, Pärt and Shostakovich. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > José González with The String Theory [20.00] González is known for his song ‘Heartbeats’, used in an advertisement with hundreds of thousands colourful bouncing balls (yes, that one). Discover his collaboration with a large orchestra tonight. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Tutu Puoane [16.00] The South African/Belgian singer Puoane pays tribute to her idol Joni Mitchell. DE HELLING > Mono [19.30] Japanese post rock band MONO has been making music according to their own rules since 1999, and will perform their ethereal work tonight. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Tarja and Stratovarius [19.45] Two big names from the Scandinavian metal scene. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > An evening with: G Love [20.30] Cocktail of blues, jazz and hip hop. GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht guided walking tour [11.00 and 14.00] The guides show you the most beautiful spots of the historic centre. Tours start at 11.00 ( free, 1 hour) and 14.00 (€ 3/6, 1½ hour).

8 Monday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Van Swieten Society [20.00] From newbies to nerds, Mozart’s music appeals to everyone. This ensemble will play a selection of his finest chamber music pieces. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Cuca Roseta [20.15] Roseta is of the opinion that fado should not just be melancholic, so she adds some Brazilian and African sound to her optimistic fado songs.

10 Wednesday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ MOIRA > Moira Unplugged [19.30] See Wed 3. DE KARGADOOR > Jazz in the basement [19.30] See Wed 3. DE HELLING > The Posies [20.15] For their 30th anniversary, the kings of power pop re-released three albums

this year, including new bonus tracks. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > John Carpenter [20.15] Famous director Carpenter will perform music from some of his classic films like ‘Halloween’, ‘Escape from New York’ and ‘Christine’, together with a full live band. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Danslokaal 6 [20:30] Every year, new and talented choreographers from Conny Janssen Danst get the opportunity to develop their skills and put on a refreshing show.

11 Thursday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Nederlands Blazers Ensemble [20.00] This ensemble will perform music inspired by their recent trip to Benin, together with musical friends they met there. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Club Fluxus: Fluid Orchestra [20.30] The Fluid Orchestra will perform ‘Lit Scenes’ by Jesse Passenier, who will be directing the musicians tonight as well. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Danslokaal 6 [20:30] See Wed 10. THEATER KIKKER > Rietveld’s Daughter [20.30] An English-language version of Audrey Bolder’s solo about Bep, a painter and the eldest daughter of the Dutch architect and furniture designer Gerrit Rietveld.

12 Friday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Alexander Gavrylyuk [20.00] Bach, Chopin, Liszt and Prokofiev by this excellent Russian pianist. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Bruckner: Symphony nr. 8 [20.15] The Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, directed by Markus Stenz and featuring Lars Vogt on the piano, will play this impressive work by Bruckner as well as some work by Schumann. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Martin Kohlstedt [20.30] Neoclassical piano music reminiscent of musicians such as Nils Frahm. Kohlstedt improvises and changes his music when he performs, so no two concerts will be the same. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Beach House [19.45] Perfectly produced dream pop from this American duo Alex Scally and Victoria Legrand. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Rondé [20:00] Rondé means ‘coming together’ in Spanish, and that is the goal of this pop band. The fact that they are bringing people together here is extra nice, since the members are all from Utrecht. DE HELLING > Satellite Stories [20.15] The goodbye-tour of a cheerful indie

pop band is bittersweet: although they will soon quit playing, they are certainly going out with a bang. DB’S > Searching for Relief [20.30] Local hardcore band celebrates the release of its EP. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Philippe Lemm Trio [21.00] Lemm is the first Dutch drummer that graduated with a master’s title from the Manhattan School of Music, and befriended two fellow jazz musicians to form this trio. PERFORMING ARTS THEATER KIKKER > Rietveld’s Daughter [20.30] See Thu 11.

13 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Rosanne Philippens & Friends [15.00] Vivaldi, Paganini and Boccherini in broad daylight by this Dutch violinist and her Italian ensemble members. DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15.30] See Sat 6. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > L’Arpeggiata [20.00] An evening revolving around the British composers John Dowland and Henry Purcell, with the combination of singing voices and old instrument like the lute and the harpsichord. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Don McLean [20.00] McLean’s legacy is so big that he entered the Songwriters Hall Of Fame in 2004, and continues to amaze. DE HELLING > The Cool Quest [20.15] Hip hop, funk, soul and pop by this Dutch band, who’ve just released their second album ‘Vivid’. DB’S > Cheetah Chrome [20.30] Punk rock brought to you by the legendary Cheetah Chrome of the equally legendary American punk band Dead Boys. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > a balladeer (solo) [20.30] Singer-songwriter Marinus de Goederen is at his best in small and intimate concert venues. MOLEN DE STER > Bert Dockx [21.00] Renowned guitarist Dockx performs solo versions of the work of his band Flying Horseman, as well as covers of contemporary songs.

14 Sunday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Brussels Jazz

Orchestra & Maria Schneider [16.00] World famous Grammy award winner Schneider has her own jazz orchestra, but always gets inspired when working together with the Brussels one. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Afrovibes [19.30] The festive end to the eponymous 10-day festival, which showcases dance, music and design from Africa. Tonight there is poetry by Koleka Putuma, performing arts by DOX & Die Hele Ding and music by The Kiffness.

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from Norway: double check. EKKO > LEYYA [20.30] Chaos versus routine and art versus pop: these are just two of the contrasting forces that inspire this Austrian electropop duo. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Jeff Lorber Fusion [20.30] Lorber and his jazz ensemble were invited back to Utrecht not only because he won a Grammy for ‘Best Contemporary Instrumental Album’, but predominantly because of that album, ‘Prototype’.

18 Thursday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Pieces of

SENSES WORKING OVERTIME Het Huis Utrecht > 7 and 8 September From an audioculinary installation to an electronic tool that generates unexpected sounds: this sound art exhibition includes a wide variety of installations and sensory performances. So open your senses to this special collection.

SASJA WAGENAAR De Kunstsalon > from 30 September to 21 October Artist Sasja Wagenaar gets the inspiration for her monumental still lives from the small objects of everyday life. She portrays them in all their simplicity against a background of rich fabrics.

15 Monday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Haydn: Die Jahreszeiten [20.15] Austria’s version of the Four Seasons, performed by the Dutch Orchestra of the 18th Century. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Why Don’t We [19.45] Although this boy band has only existed for two years, they have conquered the hearts of teenagers both inside and outside of their home country, the USA. STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > The Analogues [20.00] This Beatles tribute band conquers ‘The White Album’ with a little help from their friends: a classical ensemble.

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Han Bennink

with Mary Oliver & Simon Toldam [20.30] Returning guest Bennink will perform with violist Oliver and pianist Toldam, and is not afraid to play his drums in unconventional ways sometimes (i.e. with a foot).

16 Tuesday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Saxon [19.15] These men from South Yorkshire can be counted among the ‘New Wave Of British Heavy Metal’, and belong to the same line-up as Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden.

17 Wednesday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Calefax & Matthew Barley [20.00] Cellist Barley teams up with reed quintet Calefax to bring you Music by Walton, Purcell and the contemporary composers Hekkema and Buis. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ MOIRA > Moira Unplugged [19.30] See Wed 3. DE KARGADOOR > Jazz in the basement [19.30] See Wed 3. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Aurora [19:45] Angelic voice: check. Fairytale-like lyrics: check. Amazing live performer

Tomorrow: Top 10 Favorites [21:00] Perfect to those new to classical music: the Radio Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the top 10 of Radio 4’s ‘Heart and Soul’-list. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Bad Plus [20.30] This piano trio give their own spin on classics by Nirvana, Bowie and Pink Floyd, but are also not afraid to conquer a composer like Stravinsky. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Noah Guthrie [20.30] Known from the TV series ‘Glee’, or his cover of LMFAOs ‘Sexy and I Know It’, but remembered for his bluesy voice and music filled with soul. EKKO > Die Nerven [20.30] Dark post punk⁄noise rock music in German. DE HELLING > Canshaker Pi, Mozes and the Firstborn & Afterpartees [21.00] Three Dutch rock bands come together to celebrate the 15th birthday party of De Helling. PERFORMING ARTS PODIUM HOGE WOERD > Leineroebana [20.30] Inspired by the body, the dancers enchant their own demons and embrace them with love.

19 Friday CLASSICAL MUSIC PIETERSKERK > Musica Brexit [20.15] Ensembe Polyfoon selected a number of brilliant English a cappella songs by Taverener, Fayrfax, White and Stanford. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Heart & Soul Closing Concert [20.15] The grand finale to the ‘Heart and Soul’ list broadcasted on Radio 4 each year, including Brahms, Mahler and Rachmaninov. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Sven Helbig & Forrklang Quartet [21.00] German composer, producer and multiinstrumentalist Helbig connects the dots between classical and electronic music. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > DI-RECT [19.45] This band from The Hague is still one of the most successful Dutch bands. DE HELLING > Vive La Fête [20.15] This Flemish electro rock duo performed at

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TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Therapy? [19:45] Although this Irish rock band keeps evolving, their breakthrough album ‘Troublegum’, 24 years old this year, still sounds as good as on day one. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Backbone [20:00] The ten contemporary circus performers of Gravity & Other Myths challenge each other to test their strength and skills in inventive ways. GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > See Sun 7.

RELICS Catharijne Convent Museum > from 12 October What is the power of relics? Why are they cherished, and why do people travel thousands of miles to see them? This exhibition shows that relics are more than just Catholic and medieval; they have a universal appeal and are still remarkably popular.

56 MAG Utrecht — Sep/Oct 2018 the opening weekend of De Helling, so they were more than happy to come back for its 15th birthday. DB’S > Green Lizard’s tribute to the 90s [20.30] Grunge band plays 90s rock songs, varying from Nirvana to Nine Inch Nails. Vocals by Rudeboy of the Urban Dance Squad. EKKO > Rue Royale [20.30] This husband-and-wife folk duo use their many travels as inspiration for their enchanting music, with vocals that match each other perfectly. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Tribute to Mohamed Abdel Wahab [20.30] A tribute to ‘the Godfather’ of Arabian song, having written more than 1.800 songs and having been an important figure in the transition from traditional to modern Arabian music. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG > Paris - Berlin [20.00] Ellen ten Damme and her band revisit French classics, from Aznavour to Stromae. THEATER KIKKER > Giovanni’s Room [20.00] A dance in which gentle intimacy, male camaraderie, sexual tension and an all-consuming selfloathing struggle for precedence. Based on James Baldwin’s novel Giovanni’s Room (1956).

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concert [15.30] See Sat 6. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > American [19.45] Original band members Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley still lead this legendary band - even through the desert, on a horse with no name. DB’S > Big Ass Metal Fest #25 with

Disquiet, Player and more [20.30] Utrecht’s longest running metal fest. EKKO > Nordmann [20.30] If you can’t make up your mind between a rock and a jazz concert, this is the one for you.

21 Sunday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Bixiga 70 [20.15] No one seems to be able to control this ten-headed Brazilian afro beat / cumbia band, and no one wants to. All the energy and musical talent unleashed on the stage makes it impossible for you to stand still. DB’S > Acid King [20.30] Legendary LA based stoner trio returns to dB’s. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG > The 1970s in Turkey: 70'li Yillar [15.00] Travel back in time to Turkey in the seventies with Selim Dogru and ReART Collective. GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > See Sun 7.

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22 Monday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Matt Simons [19.45] Although his previous hit singles were slightly melancholic, Simons’s new single ‘We Can Do Better’ will definitely lift your spirits. LECTURES UTRECHT UNIVERSITY HALL > Erdogan’s Turkey [20.00] What has Erdogan’s rise to power meant for the country, on a national and international level? With Prof Başak Çalı (International Law, Hertie School of Governance)

23 Tuesday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Brit Floyd [20.15] ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ is 45 years old and has sold more than 45 million copies worldwide: good reason for this tribute band to go on a world tour to celebrate and, of course, pay tribute in the best way possible.

24 Wednesday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Free Sounds Live [20.00] Listen to inspiring musical work that does not restrict itself to genres or instruments. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE KARGADOOR > Jazz in the basement [19.30] See Wed 3. MOIRA > Moira Unplugged [19.30] See Wed 3. DE HELLING > Anna Calvi [20.15] This British singer has a powerful voice and excellent command of her electrical guitar, and is a true sensation to experience live. DB’S > The Coathangers [20.30] This all female garage punk band is known for its mix of poppy melodies and punk.

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DOWN TO THE BONE Utrecht University Museum > daily At first sight, humans look different from sharks, crocodiles and horses. But in what ways are they similar? Find out in this family exhibition.

CHUGGINGTON Railway Museum > 19 to 23 October During a long weekend in October, everything revolves around Chuggington, a popular children’s TV show is about three novice railway locomotives Wilson, Koko and Brewster.

AUTUMN CREATIONS Utrecht Botanic Gardens > 23 October Autumn is the season of fruit, seeds and brightly coloured leaves. Perfect for making works of art. So what could be better than spending the afternoon expressing creative talents?

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Per Gessle’s Roxette [19.45] Although the female half of Roxette can’t go on tour anymore, the other half is more than capable to keep up the early 1990s spirit of this power pop duo. DB’S > Club 3voor12/Utrecht [20.30] Monthly showcase for new talent. TivoliVredenburg > Martin Fondse: Card Games [20:30] Fondse composed ‘Card Games’ for his Boy Edgar Prize tour, which he will compose together with an impressive jazz ensemble.

26 Friday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The

Shostakovich Quartets: 1, 2, 3 [20.00] Quatuor Danel performs the fifteen

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string quartets composed by Shostakovich in chronological order. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Ibeyi [19.45] These French-Cuban twin sisters, daughters of a ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ band member, combine their heavenly voices with R ‘n B, jazz, soul and African rhythms. DB’S > Ruis Fest with The Devils, Sex Organs and The Kryng [20.30] Garage punk from bands on the infamous Voodoo Rhythm label.

27 Saturday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The

Shostakovich Quartets: 4, 5, 6 [15.00] See Fri 26. DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15.30] See Sat 6. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Shostakovich Quartets: 7, 8, 9 [20.00] See Fri 26. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Spandau Ballet [20.00] When you don’t have access to a time-travel machine, a concert of these eighties legends will do just fine. DB’S, MOIRA AND EKKO > Black Earth Festival [20.30] Three days of heavy stoner, sludge, doom and metal at three pop venues in town.

28 Sunday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The

Shostakovich Quartets: 10, 11, 12

[11.00] See Fri 26. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Mary Gauthier [15.30] American singer-songwriter Gauthier has truly turned an unfortunate childhood into meaningful work. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Fish [19.45] Former Marillion singer went solo with a progressive rock repertoire. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Vinchenzo [20.15] This 18-year old Dutch singer didn’t win singing competition The Voice Of Holland, but has scored a number of hit since then anyway. GUIDED TOURS IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > See Sun 7.

29 Monday MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Shakey Graves [19.45] The designated ‘Official Street

30 Tuesday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Bach & Sollima [20.00] Sollima leads the Holland Baroque orchestra and brings 18th century Venice to Utrecht for a night, as well as composed a sequel to Bach’s Brandenburg Concert no. 3. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Carpenter Brut [19.45] This is the synthwave band of the moment, with an overload of eighties visuals, synthesizers and sounds. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Christof van der Ven [20.15] After his musical journey brought him to Ireland, London, Glastonbury and Lowlands, he focused on his own journey and released his debut album ‘Empty Handed’ with renewed energy.

31 Wednesday CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Amsterdam

Sinfonietta & Harriet Krijgh [20.15] Composer Louis Andriessen celebrates his eightieth birthday next year, and this orchestra and cellist Krijgh honour him by playing his work. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > National Philharmonic Orchestra of Russia [20.15] You can leave it to this Russian orchestra to conquer famous works of their fellow countrymen Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE KARGADOOR > Jazz in the basement [19.30] See Wed 3. MOIRA > Moira Unplugged [19:30] See Wed 3.

Movies

MOVIE THEATRE ‘T HOOGT 7 SEP > Cinema Buiten (location Spoorhuis Vinkeveen): Hugo [time tba] In Paris in 1931, an orphan named Hugo Cabret who lives in the walls of a train station is wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father and an automaton. 8 SEP > Cinema Buiten (location Amerongen Castle): The Beguiled [time tba] The unexpected arrival of a wounded Union soldier at a girls school in Virginia during the American Civil War leads to jealousy and betrayal. 8 SEP > Movie Marathon [22.00] Watch four classic films that were released in 1973: Jesus Christ Superstar, The Exorcist, Don’t Look Now and the last title will remain a surprise. FROM 13 SEP > I Am Not a Witch [time tba] Following a banal incident in her local village, 8-year old girl Shula is accused of witchcraft. She is found guilty, taken into state custody and exiled to a witch camp in the middle of a desert. 15 SEP > Cinema Buiten (location Soesterberg airbase) 2001: A Space Odyssey [time tba] Humanity finds a mysterious, obviously artificial object buried beneath the Lunar surface and, with the intelligent computer HAL 9000, sets off on a quest. FROM 20 SEP > Hot Country, Cold Winter [time tba] A tale of a man and a woman suffering the near-absurd circumstances of the Armenian energy crisis. 8 OCT > Movies & Science: The End of Fear [19.00] What does the destruction of a world-famous painting tell us about the identity of an artwork? With a Q&A with Dr Marjolijn Bol (Art History, Utrecht University) afterwards. LOUIS HARTLOOPER COMPLEX FROM 6 SEP > Journeyman [time tba] Boxer Matty Burton suffers a serious head injury during a fight. This has a big impact on his life and his family. FROM 20 SEP > The Children Act [time tba] An eminent High Court judge has a difficult decision to make: should she force a teenage

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Shostakovich Quartets: 13, 14, 15 [15.00] See Fri 26. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Dutch Philharmonic Orchestra [15.00] This orchestra will perform, among others, some of the ‘Romeo and Juliet’ suites by Prokofiev.

Musician’ on Mumford & Sons’s tour, Graves now conquers the world by himself with his blues and folk music and charismatic stage presence. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Robben Ford [19.45] Ford’s music lives and breathes blues rock: it’s not surprising artistes like Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell and George Harrisson have asked for his help before. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > An Evening with Beth Hart [20.00] This American singer has performed honest blues rock music for years now, with her raw voice and personal lyrics. MOLEN DE STER > Steve Wynn & Chris Cacavas [20.30] Founders of the ‘Paisley Underground’ movement, these men know how to bring psychedelic rock back from the sixties. PERFORMING ARTS THEATER KIKKER > VOICE [20.00] This performance by Loïc Perela invites us to share the space with the performers and to listen to the soundscape they create with their voices.

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boyto have the blood transfusion that will save his life? FROM 27 SEP > McQueen [time tba] Documentary about the life of British fashion designer Alexander McQueen 8 OCT > Movies that Matter: Thank You For The Rain [19.00] Five years ago a Kenyan farmer started using his camera to capture the life of his family, his village and the damages of climate change. When a violent storm throws him and a Norwegian filmmaker together, he transforms into a community leader and global activist. FROM 18 OCT > The Sisters Brothers [time tba] In 1850s Oregon, a gold prospector is chased by an infamous duo of assassins, the Sisters Brothers. FROM 27 OCT > Life Itself [time tba] The unexpected twists of a young New York couple’s journey create reverberations that echo over continents and through lifetimes.

Festivals & Events

CAB RONDOM FEST – 1 SEP CAB RONDOM > [11.00] dB’s, Filmcafé and Oproer Brewery throw a party with an outside stage, bossaball work shops, cinema, vintage beers and music. LIEF FESTIVAL – 1 SEP STRIJKVIERTEL > [12.00] Your soundtrack to the end of summer with techno, deep-/tech house, disco and funk. URBAN CULTURE RUN – 2 SEP VARIOUS LOCATIONS > [9.00] Running event that takes runners through (not past!) all kinds of surprising locations, buildings and quiet courtyards. LEIDSCHE RIJN FESTIVAL – 2 SEP CASTELLUM HOGE WOERD > [10.00] Cultural festival for children from 2 to 12 years old.

MEET THE FUTURE – 3 - 9 SEP COÏMBRAPAD > (Utrecht Science Park) [various times] Knowledge festival about the brilliant minds that will shape our future. GAUDEAMUS MUSIC WEEK – 5 - 9 SEP VARIOUS LOCATIONS > [various times] Gaudeamus Music Week presents young music pioneers. From classical crossover and minimal soundscapes to modern composition with (live) electronics. KERKEN KIJKEN – UNTIL 8 SEP VARIOUS LOCATIONS > [various times] Visit most churches free of charge with a voluntary guide. HERITAGE DAY – 8 SEP VARIOUS LOCATIONS > [various times] Explore the city’s fabulous monuments for free. SMEERBOEL – 8 SEP GRASWEIDE PAPENDORP > [12:00] The ‘dirtiest’ festival of Utrecht returns with lots of artistes and DJs, enough to let keep you busy until the early hours. ZON FESTIVAL – 9 SEP ZIMIHC THEATRE ZUILEN > [13.00] Expect live performances by different bands, exciting workshops and get to know neighbourhood initiatives. A LAZY SUNDAY AFTERNOON – 9, 16 AND 23 SEP LEPELENBURG PARK, TOLSTEEGPLANTSOEN AND CASTELLUM HOGE WOERD (LEIDSCHE RIJN) > [14.00/15.00] A Lazy Sunday Afternoon is celebrating its 20th birthday. Lay down on the grass while watching a wide range of performances by various groups, soloists and bands from Utrecht and beyond. CULTURAL SUNDAY: UITFEEST – 15 AND 16 SEP VARIOUS LOCATIONS > [various times] The Uitfeest kicks off Utrecht’s cultural season with film, literature, music, theatre, dance and much more. MOTHER’S FINEST CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL – 14 TO 16 SEP JANSKERKHOF > [14.00] The second edition of this festival with more than twenty national and international craft beer breweries, love music and good food. TROPICAL BUT TERFLY FESTIVAL – UNTIL 16 SEP UTRECHT BOTANIC GARDENS > [from 10.00] Everyone is welcome to visit the beautiful tropical butterflies in the butterfly glass house. HARVEST FESTIVAL – 22 - 30 SEP STEEDE HOGE WOERD, EILANDSTEEDE, GAGELSTEEDE, GRIFTSTEEDE AND KOPPELSTEEDE > [time tba] Celebrate the harvest in Utrecht with all kinds of activities focused on mindful eating. NETHERLANDS FILM FESTIVAL – 27 SEP - 5 OCT VARIOUS LOCATIONS > [various times]

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The festival offers movie premieres, documentaries and more. There is also a daily talk show in Winkel van Sinkel. FAIR FASHION FESTIVAL – 6 OCT JANSKERK AND OTHER LOCATIONS > [13.00] Giving a stage to sustainable and ethical initiatives in the fashion industry and inspiring visitors with possibilities for more ethical consumption. Including lectures, runway shows, fashion fairs, workshops and much more. STUDIO ROUTE UTRECHT – 7 AND 14 OCT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN UTRECHT, VLEUTEN, DE MEERN AND LEIDSCHE RIJN > [11.00] More than 200 Utrecht artists open their workshops to the public on two Sundays in October. Meet the artists in the places they make their works of art. POPRONDE – 11 OCT VARIOUS LOCATIONS > [time tba] For just one evening, more than thirty up-and-coming bands will play in bars, galleries, theatres, record shops, churches and shops. CHUGGINGTON – 19 - 23 OCT RAILWAY MUSEUM > [10.00] During a long weekend in October, everything revolves around Chuggington, a popular children’s TV show is about three novice railway locomotives Wilson, Koko and Brewster. RAMBLIN’ ROOTS – 20 OCT TIVOLIVREDENBURG > [15.00] This festival is all about authentic contemporary soul, Americana, blues, country and roots-rock.

CASCO ART INSTITUTE FROM 14 SEP > Alma Heikkilä Solo exhibition of this Finnish artist. FROM 14 SEP > Erfgoed (Agricultural Heritage and Land Use) First project of the Centre for Ecological (Un) learning, co-initiated by Casco Art Institute. CATHARIJNE CONVENT MUSEUM PERMANENT > Museum collection Get an insight into the Christian art and cultural history of the Netherlands and its influence on Dutch society. PERMANENT > Rembrandt and the

CENTRAAL MUSEUM PERMANENT > Lights on Wood Interactive lighting installation on the Utrecht Ship. PERMANENT > Rietveld and Van Baaren collection The French and Dutch paintings from the Van Baaren collection are juxtaposed with furniture pieces by Gerrit Rietveld. PERMANENT > The World of Utrecht This exhibition is as wide-ranging as the title suggests. It not only draws liberally from the museum’s extensive collection, but the exhibition themes date back to the start of the Common Era and stretch all around the world. All disciplines rub shoulders in this exhibition: modern art, city history, fashion and costumes, old art and applied arts. PERMANENT > Studio Dick Bruna Dick Bruna’s studio (he’s the creator of Miffy) has been moved from its location in Utrecht’s inner city to Centraal Museum. The studio now has a new and permanent place on the top floor of the museum, which exudes the same atmosphere as Bruna’s studio at present. FROM 22 SEP > The Line Up: The Power of Drawing Presenting a wide selection of drawings by (inter) nationally renowned artists and upcoming talent, both from Utrecht and ( far) beyond. UNTIL 14 OCT > Jan Mulder This artist from Utrecht has been fascinated with the works of Paul Celan for over ten years. He traces the footsteps of one of the greatest poets of the second half of the previous century. UNTIL 14 OCT > Micheal Tedja. Hypersubjective The centrepiece of this exhibition is an installation consisting of one hundred and thirtyfour large drawings, in which Tedja investigates the potential of his own visual language on paper. DOM CHURCH PERMANENT > Visit the church The cathedral is open to the public 7 days a week.

PERMANENT > Dutch Museum Churches Discover the hidden treasures of the Dom Church with an English audio tour. DOM TOWER PERMANENT > Tour of the Dom Climb the 465 steps (there is no lift) of the Dom Tower to learn everything about its history. DOMUNDER PERMANENT > Secrets of Domplein Discover 2,000 years of history underneath the Domplein square. Explore the archaeological findings, dating back to the Roman Castellum ‘Trajectum’, with an interactive flashlight. EXBUNKER SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS > Monthlychanging exhibition Former WWII bunker, now filled with new art, performances, installations and other EXpressions made by up-and-coming talent. Free admission. DE HAAR CASTLE 1 SEP – 31 OCT > Visit De Haar Castle De Haar Castle is the biggest and most luxurious castle in The Netherlands. A visit will take you back to the glory days of the castle and will show you the splendour that surrounded the international rich and famous in the early 20th century. FROM 7 JUN > Films & Stars The Netherlands’ largest castle is unveiling the truth about the adventures of the rich baron Etienne van Zuylen and his wife Hélène de Rothschild during visits from a host of famous film stars, such as Brigitte Bardot and Roger Moore. HET HUIS UTRECHT 7 AND 8 SEP > Senses Working Overtime From an audio-culinary installation to an electronic tool that generates unexpected sounds: this sound art exhibition includes a wide variety of installations and sensory performances. KUNSTLIEFDE UNTIL 9 SEP > Summer collection The members of of Kunstliefde exhibit recent work, consisting of paintings, images, photography, video, art installations and more. 15 SEP – 14 OCT > Draw 2 Recent drawings by artists who followed the De Belofte programme for recently graduated artists in the past years. From 20 Oct > Sonar Exhibition of the work of artist Hans Laban, sculptor Beatrijs Schweitzer and artist Anna van Suchtelen. DE KUNSTSALON 30 SEP – 21 OCT > Sasja Wagenaar This artist gets the inspiration for her monumental still lives from the small objects of everyday life. She portrays them in all their simplicity

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Exhibitions & Museums

Golden Age Meet Rembrandt's predecessors, followers and contemporaries through 16th- and 17th-century masterpieces from the museum’s collection of bible painting. UNTIL 9 SEP > Shelter The museum is one of the best kept late-mediaeval convent complexes in the Netherlands. This summer, it celebrates its 550th anniversary with a surprising combination of contemporary and mediaeval works of art. FROM 12 OCT > Relics This exhibition shows that relics are more than just Catholic and medieval; they have a universal appeal and are still remarkably popular.

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against a background of rich fabrics. KUUB 2 SEP – 7 OCT > Same Mentality Exhibition of the blue biro drawings of Henny Overbeek and the posters of Vincent Dam. MIFFY MUSEUM PERMANENT > Step into the world of Miffy and her friends Ten rooms, each dedicated to a different subject, invite young children to discover the world around them step by step. MOLEN DE STER EVERY SATURDAY > Visit the mill This mill in the Lombok district is a traditional working sawmill. The volunteers put the mill into action and explain its history. Free admission. MUSEUM HOGE WOERD PERMANENT > Visit the castellum Discover everything about Castellum Hoge Woerd, a contemporary reconstruction of the Roman fortress that once stood here. MUSEUM OUD AMELISWEERD UNTIL 16 SEP > Flower Power This exhibition gives an overview of ‘floral’ (art)works from Utrecht collections; from paintings to ceramics and from utensils to fashion.

MUSEUM SPEELKLOK PERMANENT > The musical tour This tour takes you to the wonderful world of self-playing musical instruments, surprising you with cheerful tunes emanating from all corners of the museum. NEDERLANDS VOLKSBUURTMUSEUM PERMANENT > Museum collection The Dutch museum of backstreets and working class neighbourhoods will show you the two hundred yearhistory of the day-to-day life of the man in the street. RAILWAY MUSEUM PERMANENT > Trains over time Visit the completely renewed museum hall and watch the historical trains bring railway history to life. PERMANENT > Loaded trains Exhibition about the deportation of Jews by train during World War II. PERMANENT > Tech lab How does a train get electric power? And how does a train brake? The Tech lab answers many of these questions. Find out how everything works yourself by doing all kinds of experiments. UNTIL 28 OCT > Trailblazing Design In 1968, Dutch railway company Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

introduced a brand-new corporate design, including a new logo and new colours. This logo and the yellow and blue still are distinctive elements that are directly associated with the company. RAUM 1 SEP – 31 OCT > RAUM Exhibitions Come and visit the biggest playground for design, art and technology in Utrecht. You'll discover amazing art objects and installations built on the biggest town square of Utrecht. RIETVELD SCHÖDERHUIS WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY > Visit the Rietveld Schröderhuis Utrecht architect Gerrit Rietveld designed this whole building along the lines of the Dutch artistic movement De Stijl, known for its geometric shapes and primary colours. Reservation is compulsory. SLOT ZUYLEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY > Visit Slot Zuylen This castle is situated on the river Vecht in the village of OudZuilen near Utrecht. Whilst retaining many of its medieval castle-like features it was converted into a country mansion in the 18th century. HET UTRECHTS ARCHIEF PERMANENT > 2,000 years of Utrecht Free exhibition to learn more about the history of Utrecht. PERMANENT > Virtual carriage ride Imagine yourself in 18th-century Utrecht by taking a virtual carriage ride. PERMANENT > Hot off the press Permanent exhibition with a selection of newly required press photos from the 1950s of the local newspaper ‘Utrechts Nieuwsblad’. UTRECHT BOTANIC GARDENS UNTIL 16 SEP > I Wish I Could Fly The wish to be able to fly is as old as humanity. With this outdoor exhibition glass artist Lia Koster is giving her dreams wings. UTRECHT UNIVERSITY MUSEUM PERMANENT > Down to the bone At first sight, humans look very different from sharks, crocodiles or horses. How are humans and animals similar, and how do they differ? PERMANENT > FungiLAB Visit the brand-new FungiLAB to recreate a fungus or to dicover a new fungus in your own backyard. PERMANENT > Oude Hortus Beautiful garden in the middle of the city centre. Relax and enjoy the surroundings, or have a cup of coffee or lunch in Café Ginkgo, from where you have a great view of the garden. PERMANENT > Youth Lab Put on a lab coat and carry out experiments to discover more about your sense of sight, touch, hearing, smell and taste.

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Kids

EXHIBITIONS, MUSEUMS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES MIFFY MUSEUM > Step into the world

of Miffy and her friends [permanent] Ten rooms, each dedicated to a different subject, invite young children to discover the world around them step by step. MOLEN DE STER > Arts and crafts club (6+) [every Wednesday from 14.30 to 16.30] The Arts and crafts club in Molen de Ster is an opportunity to make crazy, bizarre, beautiful and impossible artworks. MUSEUM HOGE WOERD > ArcheoHotspot [every Wednesday-, Thursday, Friday- and Saturday afternoon from 12.00 to 16.00] Archaeology comes to life in Museum Hoge Woerd. Contribute to the

ongoing research by helping the (voluntary) archaeologists. RAILWAY MUSEUM > Trains over time [permanent] Visit the museum hall and watch the historical trains bring railway history to life. RAILWAY MUSEUM > Tech lab (6+) [permanent] How does a train get electric power? And how does a train brake? The Tech lab answers many of these questions. Find out how everything works yourself by doing all kinds of experiments. PERMANENT > Down to the bone At first sight, humans look very different from sharks, crocodiles or horses. How are humans and animals similar, and how do they differ? UTRECHT UNIVERSITY MUSEUM > FungiLAB [permanent] Visit the brand-new FungiLAB to recreate a fungus or to dicover a new fungus in your own backyard. UTRECHT UNIVERSITY MUSEUM > Youth Lab [permanent] Put on a lab coat and carry out experiments to discover more about your sense of sight, touch, hearing, smell and taste.

through a landscape that is made of paper. They share their dreams, fears and joy. Worlds come into existence and are crumpled up, time after time. THEATER KIKKER > Robotje (6+) [14.30] A performance about a funny and clumsy robot, who meets a human child for the first time. Will Robotje (= little Robot) feel emotions? And can he become friends with a human?

22 Monday (Oct) PERFORMING ARTS THEATER KIKKER > Papier (3+) [11.00 and 15.00] See Sun 21.

21 Sunday (Oct) PERFORMING ARTS THEATER KIKKER > Papier (3+) [11.00 and 15.00] Three dancers travel

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UTRECHT EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL

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BERLIOZ ROMÉO ET JULIETTE Radio Filharmonic Orchestra

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6 OCT

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JEFF TWEEDY (WILCO)

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DICE NO. 9

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SOHASO: JENNIFER CARDINI, DOLLKRAUT BAND, JOB SIFRE

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GARBAGE

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LIOR + JOEL HAVEA

Netherlands Bach Society

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JAMES FARM

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AURORA

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MATT SIMONS

25 OCT

UGLY GOD

26 OCT

IBEYI

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TRENTEMØLLER DJ SET, TINLICKER

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SHAKEY GRAVES

BRAHMS PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2

BACH - BRANDENBURG CONCERTOS

Redman, Parks, Penman & Harland 12 OCT

PIERCE BROTHERS

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ALEXANDER GAVRYLYUK Bach, Liszt & Prokofiev

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THE BAD PLUS

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NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA OF RUSSIA

Tchaikovsky Symphony no. 5

PARK 6 Free admission, every Friday and Saturday night Green indoorpark on the sixth floor with cocktails, craft beers, a LED dance floor, the best local dj's, free-to-play arcade games, table tennis, giant-Twister, weekly cultural activities and an excellent view over the city WEEKLY! Pop-O-Matic: studentnight on Thursday with DJ St. Paul - free for students CloudNights: friday night jazz sessions showcasing national and international jazz talent Free Lunchtime Concerts: classical music on Fridays at 12:30 - free admission

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Visitor information

Visit the store in the Tourist Information Centre for all kinds of Utrecht presents.

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE >

At the foot of the Dom Tower, you will find the Tourist Information Centre. They are happy to help you book your tickets, tours, and accommodation, and tell you about all the things you can do in Utrecht and its surroundings. Also make sure to check out the store, where you can buy all kinds of souvenirs. > Domplein 9. Open Mon 11.45-17.00, Tues-Sat 10.00-17.00, Sun 12.00-17.00

Getting around THE U-OV DAY TICKET > The U-OV day ticket (Dagkaart) is ideal for travelling to various places in the municipality of Utrecht, including Leidsche Rijn and Haarzuilens. It is valid for one day (€ 6), 3 days (€ 11.50), or 5 days (€ 16). Buy your ticket at the U-OV Service Store in the main hall of Utrecht Central Station (trains). Children up to the age of 4 can travel for free on U-OV buses and trams. OV-CHIP CARD (OV-CHIPKAART) >

Must-sees & must-dos

Utrecht Region Pass In addition to providing access to the entire public transport system in the Netherlands, the Utrecht Region Pass enables you to travel to most places of interest within the province. You can book the travel pass online, collect it when you arrive in town and start travelling straight away. utrechtregionpass.com

For more tourist information, must-sees, and must-dos in Utrecht, go to visit-utrecht.com

WiFi Utrecht has free public WiFi in the city centre. Also, most bars and restaurant have public WiFi. Just ask for the password.

The OV-chip card (OV-chipkaart) is a public transport card which is accepted by all operators in the Utrecht region. You can buy an anonymous OV-chip card for € 7.50 at the ticket vending machines at Utrecht Central Station or at the U-OV Service Stores in the main hall of the station. Please ensure you have enough credit on your OV-chip card before you travel and remember to always check-in and -out on the bus, train and tram platform using the OV-chip card. BICYCLE RENTAL > Cycling is the easiest and fastest way for getting around town. There are several bike rental spots in the city centre. Most bikes cost around € 10 per day (excl. deposit).

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SHOPPING

CULTURE

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1 Theater Kikker Ganzenmarkt 14 2 Castellum Hoge Woerd (Leidsche Rijn) Hoge Woerdplein 1 3 Stadsschouwburg Utrecht Lucasbolwerk 24 4 ZIMIHC theater Zuilen Christinalaan 1 5 TivoliVredenburg Vredenburgkade 11 6 Utrecht Science Park Coïmbrapad 7 Mother’s Finest Janskerkhof 8 Winkel van Sinkel Oudegracht 158 9 Podium Hoge Woerd (Leidsche Rijn) Hoge Woerdplein 1 10 dB’s CAB Rondom 100 11 EKKO Bemuurde Weerd WZ 3 12 Soesterberg airbase Verlengde Paltzerweg 1, Soest 13 Spoorhuis Vinkeveen Demmerik 68, Vinkeveen 14 Amerongen Castle Drostestraat 20, Amerongen 15 Movie theatre ‘t Hoogt Hoogt 4 16 Louis Hartlooper Complex Tolsteegbrug 1 17 Museum Speelklok Steenweg 6 18 Climate Planet Jaarbeursplein 19 Centraal Museum Agnietenstraat 1

1 Comma Concept Store Amsterdamsestraatweg 271 2 Studio JUX Twijnstraat 7 A m st er 3 MUS Concept Store d am Lijnmarkt 32 se 4 Things I Like, st ra Things I Love at w eg Oudegracht 364 5 De Kast Zakkendragerssteeg 13 1 2 3 4 5

Fort ‘t Hemeltje Fortweg 9, Houten Fort Hoofdijk Budapestlaan 17 Fort Vechten Achterdijk 12, Bunnik Fort Lunet IV Oude Liesbosweg 68 Vleu tense Fort Rijnauwen weg Vossegatsedijk 3-5, Bunnik

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1 SNCKBR Vredenburg 28 2 BROEI Oosterkade 24 3 GYS Amsterdamsestraatweg 113 & Voorstraat 77 4 The Vegan Gorilla Surinamestraat 5 5 Oproer CAB Rondom 90A 6 Rocking Chair Willem van Noortstraat 88 7 Badhu Willem van Noortplein 19 8 Tijm Pieter Nieuwlandstraat 5 9 Café Willem Willem van Noortstraat 186 10 Muziek Staffhorst Vinyl Willem van Noortstraat 15

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Check out online A Lazy Sunday Afternoon www.zimihc.nl/en Casco Art Institute www.casco.art Catharijne Convent Museum www.catharijneconvent.nl/english Centraal Museum www.centraalmuseum.nl Cultural Sunday: Uitfeest www.culturelezondagen.nl/english dB’s www.dbstudio.nl/en Dom Church www.domkerk.nl Dom Tower (VVV Tourist Info) www.domtoren.nl/en DOMunder www.domunder.com/en EKKO www.ekko.nl EXbunker www.exbunker.nl

Fair Fashion Festival www.fairfashionfestival.nl Gaudeamus Music Week www.gaudeamus.nl/en Geertekerk utrecht.remonstranten.nl De Haar Castle www.kasteeldehaar.nl/english De Helling www.dehelling.nl Hofman Café www.hofman-cafe.nl Het Huis Utrecht www.hethuisutrecht.nl De Kargadoor www.kargadoor.nl Kerken Kijken www.kerkenkijken.nl/english Kunstliefde www.kunstliefde.nl De KunstSalon www.dekunstsalon.com KuuB www.kunstruimtekuub.nl Leidsche Rijn Festival www.leidscherijnfestival.nl Lief Festival www.lieffestival.nl Louis Hartlooper Complex www.hartlooper.nl Meet the future www.meetthefuturefestival.nl Miffy Museum www.nijntjemuseum.nl Moira www.moira-utrecht.nl Molen de Ster www.molendester.nu Mother’s Finest Craft Beer Festival www.mothers-finest.nl Movie theatre ’t Hoogt www.hoogt.nl Museum Hoge Woerd www.museumhogewoerd.nl Museum Oud Amelisweerd www.moa.nl/en Museum Speelklok www.museumspeelklok.nl

Nederlands Volksbuurtmuseum www.volksbuurtmuseum.nl/visitorinformation Pieterskerk www.pieterskerkconcerten.nl Podium Hoge Woerd www.podiumhogewoerd.nl Popronde Utrecht www.popronde.nl/steden/utrecht Railway Museum www.spoorwegmuseum.nl RAUM www.raumutrecht.nl Rietveld Schröderhuis www.centraalmuseum.nl/en/visit/ locations/rietveld-schroder-house Slot Zuylen www.slotzuylen.nl/english Smeerboel www.smeerboel.com Stadsschouwburg Utrecht www.stadsschouwburg-utrecht.nl Studio route Utrecht www.atelierrouteutrecht.nl Theater Kikker www.theaterkikker.nl TivoliVredenburg www.tivolivredenburg.nl Tourist Information Centre www.visit-utrecht.com Het Utrechts Archief www.hetutrechtsarchief.nl Utrecht Botanic Gardens www.uu.nl/en/utrecht-botanicgardens UCU Auditorium www.uu.nl/en/organisation/ university-college-utrecht Urban Culture Run www.urbanculturerunutrecht.nl Utrecht Science Park www.utrechtsciencepark.nl/en Utrecht University Hall www.uu.nl/en/organisation/ utrecht-university-hall Utrecht University Museum www.universiteitsmuseum.nl/ english

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