MAG Utrecht #32: January & February 2022 by magutrecht

JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2022

A purrfect winter YOUR GUIDE TO THE CITY’S HOTSPOTS AND ITS CULTURAL EVENTS

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We have an amazing program off performances for non dutch speakers! Hope to see you in our Stadsschouwburg Utrecht again! In Wasted skin the dancers try to bridge the mutual distance with ritual sequences of movements | 1 feb Cold Blood by Kiss & Cry and Michèle Anne de Mey is an international theater hit full of stunning visual discoveries, on the border of theatre, dance and film | 8 feb In this modest performance ‘Father Figure’ breakdance movements highlight the problematic and positive sides of fatherhood | 11 feb On the occasion of the Bach Society’s centenary, OPERA2DAY is making ‘J.S. Bach – the Apocalypse’, the opera Bach never wrote | 13 feb

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‘Traces left Within’ presents the comeback of Jirí Kyliáns ‘Toss of a Dice’ and a two dimininal worldpremieres | 12 feb

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Photography Jelmer de Haas

Welcome to Utrecht The chances of the Winter King covering Utrecht in another thick pack of snow are pretty slim, but we live in hope. However, one thing we can hopefully be certain of is a big slice of culture. How about visiting one of the new exhibitions in the Centraal Museum, Museum Catharijneconvent or Museum Speelklok? Or a theatre show by Podium Sprits for our youngest visitors in ZIMIHC Theater? Other bright spots in the cold, dark months include the Gluren bij de Buren living room festival, the Stukafest student digs festival and the swinging UJazz jazz fest at Rotsoord. We’re also donning our hiking boots to discover some beautiful winter nature trails and last but not least, we’re highlighting five places-to-be this winter. Think crackling woodfires, an XL board-game cupboard and most importantly, lashings of hot chocolate. Perhaps winter’s not that bad after all?

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What’s happening

Things to do & places to go

Find it on the map

Spotlight

Werkspoorgebied: a vibrant hotbed

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The local’s favourites

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Contents

Q&A with Omar Waseq Theatre, music, art & more

Eco-tainment 18

Theatre

Sawdust Symphony 20 Music

SHOPPING

Great gigs

22 Judy Blank

25 Movies

Movie night 26 Kids 28 Exhibitions & Museums

Statement chairs 30 Festivals & Events

Living room festivals 32 Shopping

Shop locally in Hardebollenstraat

Off the beaten track 42 Eat & drink

5x place to be

CALENDAR

36 Explore

EAT & DRINK

Embrace the unknown

EXPLORE

‘I nearly threw in the towel after my debut’

46 The new locals Claudia-Corina Giese 48 Throwback

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What’s happening? THINGS TO DO & PLACES TO GO

MUST-DO

Light in the darkness

In the hours of darkness between sunset and midnight, 27 works of light art come to life. Together, they form Utrecht Lumen. Some of the light art plays with famous buildings, such as the Willibrordkerk or Paushuize, which is where the only Dutch Pope once lived. Or does he perhaps still live there? Light artists Jan Hein Daniels and Willem Hoebink bring the Paushuize and the University building at the top of Trans to life: light fills the windows with glimpses of old souls and poetic illuminated images. Other works of art take you to unexpected places that you wouldn’t glance at twice during the day, such as the recesses on Drift and the tunnel leading from Ganzenmarkt to the basement underneath the Winkel van Sinkel. You can walk past all the light art yourself, or book a guided tour. > From sunset to midnight, various locations discover-utrecht.com/collection/lumen

PICK UP YOUR PEN

Giulia’s Writer’s Café

A place where writers can get together and chat (in English) about anything to do with writing. Giulia: ‘As a writer in Utrecht, I am enjoying myself but I still miss a network to connect with people who share my passion. So I thought: let’s do it! The writers café is a great opportunity for all those authors who would like to share their ideas and experience with other writers, or simply get to know each other and have a chat in a cosy place. Please feel free to join alone or with your mates!’ You can drop in every other Wednesday from 19:30. > 5 and 19 January, 2 and 16 February, Neude Library bibliotheekutrecht.nl

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THE WRITER’S CAFÉ IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR AUTHORS WHO WOULD LIKE TO SHARE THEIR IDEAS AND EXPERIENCES

GET GROWING

Photography Jelle Verhoeks, Corine Kutz (UNSPLASH), Wessel Spoelder, Sergei Rafaël Xavier Kogeldans, HUA/DC Goosen

January & February

MUST-SEE

Miffy packs her bags

Due to major renovation work (after which the Miffy Museum will be even bigger), Miffy has had to move out for a bit. Until summer 2022, you can visit Miffy and her friends on Oudegracht. The Miffy lives here projection is still on display every evening from 17.15 to 23:00 at the original site in Agnietenstraat. Miffy’s winter adventures have been customised to be projected onto the front of the museum: windows and doors can open and close, the snow piles up on the windowsills and Miffy pops out to say hello every now and then. > Tuesday to Sunday, Miffy Museum nijntjemuseum.nl

Hannah’s Plant Library

Swap, donate or bring a plant to Hannah’s Plant Library the library on Neude. The plant library contributes to a better, plant-based and more sustainable life. So save your avocado, lemon or orange kernels and get growing. > during opening hours, Neude Library bibliotheekutrecht.nl

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What’s happening? January & February

ROLLERCOASTER RIDE

GOSH! This is love!

Prepare to be swept away on a voyage of discovery into the meaning of love in a feminist world. Bustie La Tish brings together of group of powerful burlesque and drag artists, ready to bare their bodies and their souls. Get ready for an exciting ride on the ‘rollercoaster of emotions’ that we call love. > 4 and 5 February, Stadsschouwburg Utrecht stadsschouwburgutrecht.nl

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OPEN-AIR ART

Carrying the weight

DISCOVER THE REGION

Magical place

An endless amount of atmospheric, Christmassy lights will lead the way past the elephants, lions and all other creatures living in Amersfoort Zoo. Besides learning more about the animals that go into hibernation or head to Africa for the winter, you will discover everything about the Dutch nature in winter. And as dusk sets in, the zoo will become an even more magical place! On some evenings, the zoo will stay open until eight. > until 9 January, Amersfoort Zoo dierenparkamersfoort.nl/kersvakantie

This idea was hatched during the first COVID19 lockdown: the mural on the side wall of Draaiweg 47, created by graphic designer and artists Max Kisman, is an ode to strong women who carry the weight of the world on their shoulders. The design, entitled Vrouwen dragen de wereld, was painted onto the wall in 2021 by the artists collective De Strakke Hand. > side wall of Draaiweg 47

THE MURAL IS AN ODE TO STRONG WOMEN

HIDDEN GEM

Moving Gallery

The Moving Gallery gives artists a podium, and continually focuses on young talent. Exhibitions are held in vacant spaces, made available on a temporary basis. The artists are present in person wherever possible. So the word ‘moving’ stands for the alternating locations and for the mission of the gallery, which aims to exhibit work that really moves people, in the figurative and the literal sense of the word. > check the website for opening hours, Mgr. van de Weteringstraat 69 movinggallery.nl

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SPOTLIGHT

THE WERKSPOOR DISTRICT, THE AREA BETWEEN CARTESIUSWEG AND THE AMSTERDAM-RIJN CANAL, USED TO BE FULL OF FACTORIES. UNTIL THE 1970S, TRAIN CARRIAGES WERE STILL PRODUCED HERE. IT IS NOW A VIBRANT HOTBED RUN BY AND FOR EVERYONE, FROM LOCAL MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS TO BREWERS AND INNOVATIVE ENTREPRENEURS. DEFINITELY WORTH A VISIT! By Silvie van de Laar

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hotbed IT LOOKS A BIT RUN-DOWN FROM THE OUTSIDE, BUT THAT JUST MAKES IT EVEN MORE OF A SUPRISE WHEN YOU GO IN

De Nijverheid

CIRCULAR HOTSPOT

If you leave the Werkspoorkathedraal and head for Vlampijpstraat, you’ll find the Vlampijp studios 3 . These studios are housed in another old Werkspoor building, the former head office. It looks a

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he Werkspoor kathedraal 1 is one of the few factories that’s been preserved from earlier times. The huge letters at the top of the front façade make this impressive building difficult to miss, which makes it a good starting point for our route through this area. The industrial production hall used to house equipment, but is now mainly used for events. The building also has eight studios, rented by ten innovative entrepreneurs. At first glance, you wouldn’t think much was going on, but check the agenda for fun events. Behind the Werkspoorkathedraal, close to the water, you’ll find Werkspoorcafé De Leckere 2 . This is a tasting venue for De Leckere, a 100% organic Utrecht-based brewery. You still feel the industrial vibe in the bar and on the terrace, where you can order a delicious lunch, drink or dinner, with (it goes without saying) a good glass of beer.

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bit run-down from the outside, but that just makes it even more of a surprise when you go in. Both up-andcoming and established artists work in these studios, which are also used for courses and workshops. The Hof van Cartesius 4 is also in this street. This is the best known circular-built workplace in Utrecht, run for and by creative, sustainable entrepreneurs. It comprises 110 Hof members, who take an active part in designing and creating the lay-out, managing the venue and devising the programmes. They are experimenting with reducing waste and waste flows at every level. Walking through the Hof, you’ll encounter all kinds of creative , sustainable buildings. There’s a 16-metre tower, constructed for 99% from circular materials,

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SPOTLIGHT

Vlampijpaterliers

Find it on the map See page 64

including old NS railway timetables. There’s also a workplace and DIY store for recycling materials, where workshops and other events are regularly organised.

regular feature inside and outside. For example, on arrival I was welcomed with an outdoor exhibition of the KunstKoers, featuring several works of art by seven Utrecht-based artists. Stop for a drink or a bite to eat in the Kunstcafé, widely acknowledged to be the heart of De Nijverheid. The atmosphere is homely, with a bar made from old park benches, chairs designed by artists and a small stage. They regularly hold music nights, cultural dinners and film screenings.

CREATIVE HAVEN

ON DRY LAND

Hof van Cartesius

AT DE NIJVERHEID, THREE FORMER BROTHEL BOATS ARE MOORED ON THE QUAYSIDE

Continue walking until you reach Nijverheidskade. Hidden between the business premises, you’ll see De Nijverheid cultural haven 5 , which provides studios and creative workplaces for artists, designers and creative makers. Art exhibitions are a

Three former brothel boats are moored on the quayside. Until 2013, these boats were on the Zandpad in Overvecht, which used to be a waterside red light district. These days,

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De Nijverheid

PRACTICALITIES

The Werkspoor district is easy to reach, both by car and public transport. If you’re travelling by train, get out at Utrecht Zuilen, where you can hire an OV bike or explore the area on foot. If you’re coming by car, park at the Werkspoorkathedraal. We’d recommend planning your visit on a Saturday as that’s when most of the hotspots are open.

EXboot 6 is a gallery. One of the rooms has been left intact and serves as a minimuseum recounting the history of the Zandpad. Another room is used for exhibitions of work by budding artistic talent. The second boat is a beer bar: Boot 122 7 brews its own beer and also has a fridge full of beers from across the world. The third boat, the Kadeboot, is used for workshops, meetings and parties.

HANGING AROUND

The brand-new Galerie Larik 8 , just a stone’s throw from De Nijverheid, opened its doors late last year. This is also a largely self-built, circular building. After visiting the exhibition, you can settle yourself down in NAR - Café der Kunsten 9 . Although this is the perfect place to hang around for the rest of day, you could consider watching a film at De Nijverheid or Hof van Cartesius, or going back to Boot 122 or De Leckere for a beer. Or go dancing in WAS. 10 , a club situated in the former washroom of the Werkspoorkathedraal. Check the agenda before you go because the club isn’t open every week.

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THE LOCAL’S FAVOURITES

Q&A WITH OMAR WASEQ By Wieneke van Koppen

Sarban

Until recently, Omar Waseq and Alwin Beumer’s Filmcafé was a popular spot in the cultural landscape of Utrecht. A disastrous blaze meant that the Filmcafé was unable to open its doors again. But there is now light at the end of the tunnel. ‘We were closed for months due to the pandemic and then the fire was the final straw. But we started to feel the urge again, so we opened the Kaasbar on Oudegracht. Having done this, we realised that the Filmcafé simply had to return. Thanks to a crowd-funding campaign and a large dose of creativity, we are delighted to report that the Filmcafé will reopen in 2022 in a new, mysterious location. We’re keeping the exact spot a secret until the day of the relaunch. Like the last café, we’ve invested in good sound and acoustics, but the furniture will be a jumble of stuff we’ve managed to scrape together. We want it to be a place run by and for the people of Utrecht, like the original Filmcafé, so we’re open to suggestions and initiatives. You can help us by ordering a metre of beer in advance, which will guarantee you a whole row of delicious ales at the opening. As you’ll see, the vibe at the Filmcafé hasn’t changed, but the food is a lot better! Instead of just having a pizza oven, we’re now offering a bit more culinary choice.’

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Afghan hospitality ‘The best place to eat in Utrecht is Sarban (Oudegracht a/d Werf 161), started by two guys from Afghanistan. It’s where I come from and I recognise the typical Afghan hospitality. The food and wine menus are in perfect harmony. If you go, you mustn’t miss the mantoe. The name of this dish roughly translates as ‘my you’, and it’s traditionally served on special days in the north of Afghanistan. People spend hours making this dish that most closely resembles steamed tortellini with lentils, spices and minced meat. It says: I’m giving you my time and my energy. It looks very festive and Sarban also serves a vegetarian version.’

Off the beaten track ‘More and more bars and restaurants in Utrecht seem to be competing to be the trendiest or best places in town by adding botanical vibes and Chinese influences. I’m a huge fan of Willem Slok (Korte Koestraat 2), mainly because no-one cares where you’re from or what you do. You can just go in and order a beer or jenever and mind your own business. It’s so relaxed. It’s been there for a quite a while, but despite having lived in Utrecht for thirteen years, I only discovered it three years ago. It’s off the beaten track I suppose.’

Fresh ‘At Op Saj (Steenweg 1), absolutely everything is home-made, from the wraps and falafel to the sauces and hummus. Every morning, the Syrian owner will be there peeling the garlic for his garlic sauce. You can tell it’s all freshly made, and that’s what good food is all about. I come here for lunch a lot and I’ve never had anything I didn’t like.’

Amelisweerd StayOkay

the cherry tree that once stood in my garden. I just go there to sit.’

Croquetas ‘On Biltstraat, you’ll find a Spanish tapas bar that does the most amazing croquetas. The woman who works there speaks such fluent Spanish that we always assumed she was the owner. Apparently she’s not: she’s the next-door-neighbour and she just learned Spanish. If you go, ask her (or one of the other people working at Bar Bellota) about the chef’s daily special.’

Creative talent ‘My last tip isn’t a place that you can visit, but an initiative to keep your eye on. We have a wealth of creative talent in Utrecht, and La Cassette is one of them. In 2022, one of their ventures will be to screen films in an abandoned bike depot. It promises to be well worth a visit!’

Nostalgic ‘There’s a field close to StayOkay Bunnik with a fabulous cherry orchard. It makes me feel very nostalgic as it reminds me of

Willem Slok

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ECO-TAINMENT

ANTHROPOCENE, THE MUSICAL Science made it official. Planet Earth has entered a new geological era. An era in which mankind is having a significant impact on the top layer of Earth: the Anthropocene. And let’s be honest - we’re fucked. This musical on steroids by the Rotterdam-based music and performance collective Club Gewalt, discharges the final weapon left to avert this ecological crisis: a gripping epic with songs and dances that would even make Walt Disney sit up and take notice. > 1 to 3 February, Theater Kikker theaterkikker.nl

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START THE NEW YEAR WITH A MUSICAL ON STEROIDS ABOUT THE DEMISE OF THE EARTH, A CONCERT BY ONE OF THE BEST LIVE DUB REGGAE ACTS IN THE WORLD OR AN EXHIBITION ABOUT AN ORDINARY UTENSIL THAT YOU SIT ON EVERY DAY WITHOUT A SECOND THOUGHT.

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Theatre, music, art & more

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Theatre

EMANCIPATION

MAJKA

The Amsterdam choreographer Sandra Kramerová zooms in on the differences and similarities between East and West European femininity. Inspired by the popular Czech TV series Spadla z oblakov (She fell from the sky, 1981), Sandra adopts the character of Majka, an alien from the planet Gurun, who learns to be feminine by imitating adverts, TV shows and socialist Czech propaganda. But something isn’t quite right. > 18 and 19 January, Theater Kikker theaterkikker.nl

Photography Jona Harnischmacher, Alwin Poiana, Moon Saris, Bowie Verschuren

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ALONE, OR TOGETHER?

CULTURE

RIOT

Dance, spoken word, film and live music merge in this show about the timid voice of a loner in a crowd. Nine dancers join forces to oppose a manyheaded enemy, which is constantly changing colour, system, gender and origin. Do we really need each other to carry on? And how do you make sure that you can still hear your own voice? > 5 February, Stadsschouwburg Utrecht stadsschouwburg-utrecht.nl

DIY

SAWDUST SYMPHONY

NINE DANCERS JOIN FORCES TO OPPOSE A MANY-HEADED ENEMY, WHICH IS CONSTANTLY CHANGING COLOUR, SYSTEM, GENDER AND ORIGIN

MYSTIC UNDERWORLD

DISAPPEARANCE

During the coronavirus pandemic, we lost touch with many of the things that we considered normal. In this fascinating performance, eleven dancers, music, projections, light, a radio presenter and children’s voices all come together in the ether. Sound artist Salvador Breed mixes songs by artists including Bowie, Björk and Radiohead with radio sounds. This, in combination with the projections made by film maker Ruben van Leer, creates a mystic underworld where you can still feel the things that have disappeared. > 22 January, Stadsschouwburg Utrecht stadsschouwburg-utrecht.nl

In a society where traditional craftmanship seems to be disappearing, this contemporary circus show looks at the human desire to keep on creating: the process leading from idea to actual construction, the connection between humankind and their tools and the tragedy of working on a project. Three obsessive characters take the audience on a unique DIY voyage, in which they discover and transform their own workspace and themselves. > 28 January, Podium Hoge Woerd podiumhogewoerd.nl

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Sylvie Kreusch You might know Flemish artist Sylvie Kreusch as the front woman of Soldier’s Heart and singer (and muse) of Warhaus, the solo project of her ex Maarten Devoldere (Balthazar). After splitting from Devoldere, the subject of her single ‘Wild Love’, she made waves on the Belgian pop scene with her expressive shows and exciting mix of lively pop and sultry vocals. She’s now ready to conquer the rest of the world with her debut album ‘Montbray’. > 9 February, De Helling dehelling.nl

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Photography Carneil color, Alex Kozobolis

Mammal Hands This British trio is one of the most exciting bands on the modern composed jazz scene. Mammal Hands released three albums and built up a good live reputation relatively quickly, with an orchestra comprising piano, saxophone/clarinet and drums. The trio draws inspiration from all kinds of genres, varying from Sufi trance and West African music to spiritual jazz and electronic sounds. > 27 February, TivoliVredenburg tivolivredenburg.nl

Zion Train Thirty years on, the British Zion Train is still one of the best live dub reggae acts on the planet. They perform with a live band, so get ready to party. A party that will keep on going after the gig, with the tunes of the Reggae Bomb DJ crew.

> 19 February, dB’s dbstudio.nl

ZION TRAIN IS ONE OF THE BEST LIVE DUB REGGAE ACTS ON THE PLANET

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‘I nearly threw

in the towel after my debut’

GIGS AT MAJOR FESTIVALS, TOURS ABROAD AND AN ALBUM RECORDED IN NASHVILLE: JUDY BLANK’S CAREER CURRENTLY KNOWS NO BOUNDS. WE TALKED TO THIS UTRECHT-BASED SINGER-SONGWRITER ABOUT HER ADVENTURES IN AMERICA, MENTAL PRESSURE AND HER END-OF-THEWORLD SONGS. By Rosa Lee Szarzynski

udy Blank hasn’t switched off since the moment she took part in the TV show De beste singersongwriter van Nederland. In the six years that followed, she was either performing in Sweden, providing the support act for Wilco or having adventures in the USA. ‘COVID-19 was a welcome break after all that hard work,’ she explains. ‘Instead of grabbing every opportunity to catch the limelight and plan my next move, I finally had time and headspace to work on my new album. And to get a new band together, to back me at my concerts.’

HAVE YOU DRAWN INSPIRATION FROM THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC? ‘Yes, I’ve been reminiscing and jotting things down in my notebooks. Like last summer when I was touring in England and caught COVID-19. I felt dizzy and tired, and was struggling with my energy levels. I just couldn’t be bothered and even cancelled gigs when I got home. In my darkest hours, I was afraid that I would never enjoy music again. But as I sat sobbing at my piano, this song about how I was feeling suddenly engulfed me. Just for a minute, I was that 16-year-old girl again. The one who wrote songs as a way of processing her emotions. A few weeks later, I was back on stage doing what I do best. My last album features end-of-the-world songs about feeling aimless, and songs about mental pressure.’

DOES THAT PRESSURE AFFECT YOU TOO? ‘I don’t like the idea that a person can’t be imperfect, that you always have to excel. It’s a theme in my songs. I sometimes find life as an artist, and other people’s expectations, hard to deal with. I feel pressurised by questions like: when’s your next album coming

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out? Or I worry that my music isn’t good enough, or that fans won’t like it being different from my previous stuff. But I try to focus on the high points and that makes it all worthwhile.’

Photography Nico Brons

HOW DID YOUR LOVE OF AMERICANA COME ABOUT? ‘I used to listen to The Beatles as a child, and in my teens, I became a huge fan of punk bands like Green Day. I gradually became more critical: I wanted everything I wrote to have thought-provoking lyrics and an exciting melody. I started piano lessons when I was 14 and went to

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Music

music academy after secondary school. Appreciating, understanding and being able to explain really tricky jazz music or music theory was a sport there. But while I was travelling through the USA, some friends took me to Nashville. The music culture there really inspired me and for the first time, I realised that music doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s about the vibe and the message in the song, not about how many difficult chords it contains. Then I started listening to 1970s music, like Joni Mitchell, for example, and I’m experimenting with 1980 synthesizers for my new album. I don’t want to

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MUSIC IS ABOUT THE VIBE AND THE MESSAGE IN THE SONG, NOT ABOUT HOW MANY DIFFICULT CHORDS IT CONTAINS’ been a tourist, but when I went back a year later, it was to be part of day-today life. I did some open mic sessions, and was asked to perform in coffee bars. There weren’t any pianos, so I practised like mad on a guitar someone lent me. People liked my songs and I met local musicians. I started to regain my confidence; it felt like people were seeing the real me. And in 2018, I recorded my own album in Nashville.’

YOUR SONG 1995 WAS IN ELTON JOHN’S SPOTIFY PLAYLIST compartmentalise music; I just want to sing nice songs. That's it!’

YOU TRAVELLED TO THE USA WHEN YOUR FIRST ALBUM, WHEN THE STORM HITS, FLOPPED. WERE YOU TRYING TO ESCAPE? ‘Perhaps. I nearly threw in the towel after my debut album, because I realised that people just weren’t getting it. I wasn’t allowed to perform at Noorderslag, for example. I needed to charge my batteries and to me, America was an exciting country full of adventure and a cool language. I started writing songs in English quite early on. I wanted to nail it and where better to practise my English than in the USA? So I flew to New Orleans: the birthplace of jazz.’

DID YOU MANAGE TO RECHARGE THOSE BATTERIES?

‘I felt at home straight away and made loads of friends. On my first visit, I’d

‘I know! I suddenly got loads of notifications on Twitter, but I didn’t believe it at first. Elton is my King of Melody. I asked my management to check, and it was true. It was such a boost, partly because the song hadn’t done much in the Netherlands. Now it’s one of my fans’ favourite tracks.’

THE HAM QUESTION: UTRECHT OR NASHVILLE?

‘Before the coronavirus pandemic, I wanted to live in Nashville. But America isn’t a good place to live at the moment with all the political tension. I recorded my first album in Utrecht and I’ve really embraced the city. I can drift away watching films in the Louis Hartlooper Complex or just sit by myself in Koffie Leute with a book or my notebook. EKKO has a special place in my heart too. I’ve chosen Utrecht; I feel at home here.’

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CineTopia: Leaning into the Wind

According to Scottish situational artist Andy Goldsworthy, there are two ways of looking at the world: walking on the well-trodden path, or deviating from it. It is on the latter path that Goldsworthy bases his work. He creates his art in nature and with nature, so that it is subject to the changes that nature goes through and causes. This film is a wonderful introduction to Goldsworthy, who turns petals, raindrops, boulders and snow into art. > 8 January, ‘t Hoogt on Tour at Hof van Cartesius hoogt.nl

Movies GOLDSWORTHY TURNS PETALS, RAINDROPS AND BOULDERS INTO ART

Photography Thomas Riedelsheime

Belfast

Northern Ireland, late 1960s. 9-year-old Buddy is a cheerful boy. He lives with his parents and grandparents in a working-class area in Belfast, where the alleys are his playground. But it is a chaotic time. Written and directed by Kenneth Branagh, Belfast is a gripping tale of love, joy and loss in the life of a boy growing up surrounded by the movies, music and social upheaval of the late 1960s. With Jamie Dornan, Judi Dench, Caitríona Balfe and Jude Hill as Buddy. > from 24 February, Kinepolis and Pathé kinepolis.nl pathe.nl

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Kids GETTING MUCKY

KLEUR+ WACHT ‘S EVEN (WAIT A MINUTE...) Watch as a world unfolds from a flatpack. The space is filled with snowy white objects. A table, a stool, a door, a small piano. But wait a minute... Is there anybody there? Two characters come and go until the inevitable happens: they bump into each other. How do you behave with someone who is different? When you don’t even know what sort of person they are? A human, a dog, a bird? Should you try to change each other? Wait a minute... no, just be who you are. Suitable for children from 6 months to 5 years. > 23 February, Podium Sprits in ZIMIHC Theater Zuilen podiumsprits.nl

A dancer dressed entirely in white crawls, rolls and spins across a paper floor, leaving a trail of red, blue and yellow paint. A colourful painting gradually emerges, not created with just brushes or hands and fingers, but with the whole body. For anyone of 2 and older. > 28 February and 1 March, Theater Kikker theaterkikker.nl

KNIT, SWEEP, CUPS OF TEA, THAT'S ALL THEY NEED

EMBRACE THE UNKNOWN

HET LAATSTE KOEKJE

Victor and Thorsten live under one roof. Victor knits a scarf a day and Thorsten sweeps the room. Every day at half past three, they have a cup of tea and a biscuit. Knit, sweep, cups of tea. That’s all they need. But one day, a big ‘thing’ appears in the middle of the room. How did it get there? What’s in it? And more importantly: what are they going to do with it? A show with no words, but packed with humour and movement, about conquering your fear of anything new by embracing the unknown. For children of 3 and older. > 9 January, Stadsschouwburg Utrecht stadsschouwburg-utrecht.nl

Photography Hans Gerritsen, Halie, Ben van Duin , Jean van Lingen

BE WHO YOU ARE

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SHINING ON THE CATWALK

ZINDERELLA

You’re having a bad-hair day, you’ve got a spot on your nose and your bum is too flat. And all the while, your shiny friends have perfect jawlines, legs up to their armpits and radiant complexions. Your conclusion: I don’t matter, just leave me in a corner to be ugly. This show is about your body and the demands made on it by the outside world. It’s a varied show featuring the young and slightly less young bodies of lanky teenagers and professional dancers: everyone has a place on this smouldering, extravagant fairy-tale catwalk. From 10 years upwards. > 18 to 20 January, Stadsschouwburg Utrecht stadsschouwburg-utrecht.nl

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TURBULENT TIMES

GODLESS?

Welcome to the heady 1960s, one of the most revolutionary and religious periods in Dutch history. At the beginning of the decade, the church still had a huge influence on people’s day-to-day lives. Large families were the norm, mixed marriages were taboo and you got your shopping from a grocer who shared your faith. But cracks started to show. Women took the pill, the gospels were abandoned and homosexuality became an option. > from 4 February, Museum Catharijneconvent catharijneconvent.nl

Reformed family, Zwolle (1961), photographer unknown

Anna Aagaard Jensen, A Basic Instinct, 2018. Collection Centraal Museum, Utrecht

Photography Iris Rijskamp, Zone5 Fotografie

ARE YOU SITTING COMFORTABLY?

STATEMENT CHAIRS

It’s an ordinary utensil that you sit on every day without a second thought: a chair. But are you being fair to the chair? The Centraal Museum has over one hundred splendid chairs on display, all of which have something to say in terms of material, technology or societal development. Alongside more familiar chairs, you also see designs and works of art that are less familiar to the general public. > from 5 February, Centraal Museum centraal museum.nl

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Exhibitions & Museums COMPOSING MACHINE

THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS COINCIDENCE While Netherlands was in lockdown, the restoration team at Museum Speelklok continued their work on a ‘composing machine’. They were following in the footsteps of the ingenious inventor Diederich Nicolaus Winkel, who worked in Amsterdam around 1800. Exactly 200 years ago, Winkel had already found a mechanical method for making the random choices that our current algorithms make for us: the Componium. Unfortunately, the 3.5-metre-long original model no longer works, but the restoration team managed to construct a working mini-version. > until 4 September, Museum Speelklok museumspeelklok.nl

THE RESTORATION TEAM OF MUSEUM SPEELKLOK CONSTRUCTED A WORKING MINI-VERSION OF THE COMPONIUM

Galerie SANAA is presenting a group show by artists from the Middle East, such as Raafat Ballan, Fatima Barznge, Oussama Diab and others. Raafat Ballan was born in Syria in 1990. He was trained as a painter at Damascus University. Ballan left Damascus shortly after graduating and relocated his studio, first to Lebanon and then Turkey. He eventually settled in the Netherlands in 2015. In his work, Ballan uses art as a tool for people to express emotions other than with words, especially for those who experienced war or any kind of conflict. > from 15 January to 20 February, Galerie SANAA galeriesanaa.nl

Raafat Balan

CULTURE

EXPRESS YOURSELF

MIDDLE EASTERN ART

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THERE ARE A FEW BRIGHT SPOTS THAT LIGHTEN THE DARK AND GLOOMY WINTER MONTHS: THE GLUREN BIJ DE BUREN LIVING ROOM FESTIVAL AND THE STUDENT DIGS FESTIVAL STUKAFEST. NOT FORGETTING MUSIC AT VIOLIN NIGHT AND UJAZZ JAZZ FEST.

EXPLOSIVE IMPROVISATIONS

Photography Maarten J. Eykman, Lenny Oosterwijk, Foppe Schut

UJAZZ JAZZ FEST On Saturday 29 January, jazz will be the buzz word at De Helling, LE:EN and a few other hotspots at the Rotsoord area. A free afternoon programme showcases promising talent from Utrecht Conservatoire and some surprising local ensembles. And in the evening, you can listen to a 30-strong close harmony jazz ensemble, the dulcet tones, rugged grooves and explosive improvisations of the Undercurrent Orchestra, and a mix of sax and percussion by Artvark & Drums United. > 29 January, Rotsoord ujazz.nl

JAM SESSION

VIOLIN NIGHT From 8 to 29 January, violin music-lovers can come and enjoy the Netherlands Violin Competition and Festival, where talented violinists from the Netherlands and abroad will compete for different prizes. Violin Night, the first Dutch festival to revolve around the versatility of the violin, is a new addition to this year’s programme. Six stages in TivoliVredenbrug will feature different genres, from Arabic maqam and Indian raga to jazz and ragtime, mostly performed by Dutch violinists. Violins can sound very different, depending on the violinist and the style. Violin Night concludes with a joint jam session, led by guest curator Tim Kliphuis. > 28 January, TivoliVredenburg nederlandsvioolconcours.nl

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Festivals & Events

TAKE A PEEK

GLUREN BIJ DE BUREN

During this living room festival, a rug forms the stage and a sofa acts as an auditorium. For one afternoon on Sunday 13 February, enthusiastic participants transform their living rooms into intimate podia for budding talent and ‘old hands’ in the performing arts business. From singer-songwriters and theatremakers to choirs and poets. > 13 February, various locations glurenbijdeburen.nl

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VIOLIN NIGHT IS THE FIRST DUTCH FESTIVAL TO REVOLVE AROUND THE VERSATILITY OF THE VIOLIN

STUDENT DIGS

STUKAFEST

On Thursday 10 February, the students of Utrecht will offer up their living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms or basements to serve as venues for music, cabaret, spoken word, theatre and more. The perfect chance to look around some of the tiny, large, cosy or grim student digs in the centre of Utrecht. > 10 February, various locations stukafest.nl/utrecht

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SLOW FASHION

MIRK

Photography Simone Hettinga

Mirjam Pater makes very special, sustainable clothing from organic fabrics and remnants. Each and every one is a unique design. She makes them all by hand in her workshop, on her trusty sewing machine. A few sample designs are hanging in her cosy boutique, but if you can’t find your size, Mirjam will happily make it for you. > Hardebollenstraat 11 mirk.shop

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UNTIL 2013, HARDEBOLLENSTRAAT WAS KNOWN FOR THE RED LIGHTS THAT LIT UP THE WINDOWS. NOWADAYS, THE FORMER BROTHELS ARE HOME TO A WHOLE RANGE OF CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS.

SHOPPING

Shop locally

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GREEN PARADISE

STEK VOOR JE PLEK

DESIGN & FOOD

LIFE’S A PEACH The focaccia is a classic Italian lunch dish from the Liguria region, which just happens to be where the owner of this establishment comes from. She gives her own focaccia, which she makes fresh every day, a very special twist. She also makes various sweet delicacies, which are all plant-based. And that’s not all: Life’s a Peach might only be a small place, but it still has room to showcase the work of local artists and designers. And everything you see is for sale. > Hardebollenstraat 9 lifesapeach.nl

Having plants in your home lowers your stress levels, improves the air quality and generally makes you feel happier. So why not cheer up your house with some mini-cacti, bonsai trees, Chinese money plants or a terrarium? As well as plants, cuttings and pots, the Stek voor je plek shop sells vintage furniture and accessories. After all, you need somewhere to show off all that new greenery! > Hardebollenstraat 4 instagram.com/stekvoorjeplek

BLING BLING

SUS GOUDSMEDEN

Working under the name of Sus Goudsmeden, Jolanda and Steiny combine silver, recycled gold, diamonds and pretty gems to create unique jewellery - somewhere between frivolous, feisty and elegant. They have their own collection, but make most of their stuff to order. If you want to look around their workshop, make an appointment in advance. > Hardebollenstraat 8 susgoudsmeden.nl

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HOP HEAVEN

LITTLE BEERSHOP

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location TAKE A BREAK MISS TAJINE FRESH TAJINES, PASTILLAS, SOUP AND SALADS > Hardebollenstraat 2

PIZZA BEPPE

Photography Simone Hettinga

AUTHENTIC NEAPOLITAN PIZZAS > Hardebollenstraat 10

LIFE’S A PEACH PLANT-BASED FOCACCIAS AND SWEET DELICACIES > Hardebollenstraat 9 > Stadhuisbrug 5 green-up.eco

SHOPPING

From imperial stouts and hazy IPAs to tropical sours and extra hopped lagers: Little Beershop is and a haven for beer buffs, a place where you’ll want to buy some of the beers simply because of the beautifully designed cans. If you can’t choose (which is perfectly understandable given the vast array of beers), there’s always someone around to give you some personal advice. > Hardebollenstraat 7 littlebeershop.nl

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IF YOU FANCY WALKING SOMEWHERE THAT ISN’T THROUGH THE WOODS OR A PARK, TRY A KLOMPENPAD (CLOG TRAIL). IT WILL TAKE YOU ALONG ROUGH PATHS AND STRAIGHT ACROSS FARMLAND. GREAT FUN! By Floor Tinga, in association with Landschap Erfgoed Utrecht

EXPLORE

Off the beaten track

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he first Klompenpad was marked out WHAT WILL YOU SEE ALONG THE ROUTE? almost ten years ago. Originally a COMPOST HEAPS one-off initiative, these trails have You can recognise a grass snake from the since developed into a successful brand. yellow and black markings on the back of There are now over 130 trails in the Proits head. These snakes are harmless. They vinces of Utrecht and Gelderland. Our promainly eat frogs and small mammals, such vince has 35 trails. Some people only really as mice. Compost heaps have been created discovered how pretty the Netherlands is for the snakes to lay their eggs. during the lockdowns, when the Klompenpaden were busier than ever. So what’s so ANTI-TANK TRENCH different about a Klompenpad? Most of the In 1939, an anti-tank trench was dug in this trails follow rough paths, through farmarea, as part of the New Dutch Waterline. land and along historic routes. In other The reason for its name is fairly obvious: it words, off the beaten track. But it’s the was designed to keep out tanks. These combination of nature and heritage that days, the Mastwetering (as it is now makes these trails so special. One of the known) is a haven of peace and quiet. nicest local Klompenpaden is the Slagmaatpad. It’s on the FRUIT ORCHARDS MOST OF THE TRAILS outskirts of Bunnik and FOLLOW ROUGH PATHS, The Kromme Rijn region is Houten, to the east of traditionally a fruitTHROUGH FARMLAND growing area. You’ll find Utrecht. The starting point AND ALONG HISTORIC numerous orchards with (TOP Fort bij Vechten) is easy ROUTES to reach by public transport. cherry, apple and pear

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trees. The Romans first introduced us to apples and pears during their military campaigns. Even Charlemagne ordered fruit orchards to be planted in his imperial gardens.

LOCAL PRODUCE

The route takes you past the Nieuw Slagmaat Farm. This is a great place to stop for a cup of tea, coffee or fruit juice on the terrace. The farm shop sells local produce such as fruit juice, cheese, meat and jam, and you can pick your own fruit.

FORT BIJ VECHTEN

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BLAARKOP COWS ARE AN ANCIENT BREED OF CATTLE. THEY ARE VERY INQUISITIVE, SO DON’T RUN AWAY OR THEY’LL CHASE AFTER YOU

1870. Water was used as a weapon to protect the Netherlands in wartime. Locks, dykes and canals were built to create difficult terrain for the enemy.

FECTIO CASTLE

A fort was built in this region some 2,000 years ago: the Roman Fectio Castle. The Romans built their castle here on the banks of the River Rijn and it drew people from all across Europe. The contours that have since been reconstructed in the landscape measure 100 x 120 metres.

KINGFISHERS

Nieuw Wulven is a newly designed nature reserve, where you will often see deer. There are also seventy different species of birds, including bluethroats and grasshopper warblers. But if you see a bright blue flash skimming over the water, you’ve probably seen a kingfisher!

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Fort Vechten Fectio Castle

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Nieuw Slagmaat Farm

Nieuw Wulven

FACE TO FACE WITH A BLAARKOP

Blaarkop cows are an ancient breed of cattle that were documented as early as the late Middle Ages. They originate from the Kromme Rijn region. These cattle are very inquisitive, so don’t run away or they’ll chase after you!

KIDS VERSION

KIDS Klompenpaden have been devised especially for children. They feature lots of things to do along the route. The Slagmaatpad has a KIDS version, with playground equipment, such as climbing racks and swings. There’s also a pull-along raft taking you across the water. Go to klompenpaden.nl or download the Klompenpaden app for more information.

Where? The Slagmaatpad trail starts at TOP Fort bij Vechten, opposite the carpark at Achterdijk 21 in Bunnik. You can also join the trail from the Binnenweg carpark in Houten. How long? The trail is 7 kilometres long, but you can shorten it to 2 or 5 kilometres. Marking: Follow the orange clompshaped signs. The trail is marked out in two directions, so you can walk it clockwise or anti-clockwise. Tip: Wear solid shoes or hiking boots. N.B: No dogs. More info: klompenpaden.nl/ slagmaatpad The Klompenpaden are an initiative of Landschap Erfgoed Utrecht. The trails are maintained by an enthusiastic group of volunteers.

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PRACTICALITIES

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SING YOUR HEART OUT

DUKE OF TOKYO At last: sing along to your favourite tunes in Utrecht without inflicting it on the entire bar. At Duke of Tokyo, you can hire a private karaoke booth for yourself and your BFFs, while enjoying Japanese cocktails, sake or some other delicious drink. The owners of this karaoke and cocktail bar were inspired by the lively alleyways in the coolest parts of Tokyo. In short: a Japanese evening out, minus the jetlag. > Ganzenmarkt 3 dukeoftokyo.com

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DRINKS LOOKING OUT AT THE YELLOW BRIDGE, A CAT CAFÉ/SHOP IN THE FRIENDLIEST STREET IN THE CITY, AN URBAN BEACH WITH CRACKLING BONFIRES AND A CUPBOARD PACKED WITH BOARDGAMES, A JAPANESE KARAOKE BAR AND A TAKE-AWAY WITH AUTHENTIC ARGENTINE EMPANADAS: THESE ARE THE PLACES TO BE THIS WINTER.

EAT & DRINK

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KAT & BAKKIE Late last year, Laura and Melissa opened Kat & Bakkie: a shop selling designer products for (and with) cats, where you can also grab a coffee and stroke the six cats that live there. The cat family consists of mother cat Gaia and her three kittens Midas, Helios and Athena, and two more adult females, Hera and Hestia. All of the sustainable products in the shop were made and designed by Laura and Melissa. Think wooden cat trays, a Dom Tower scratch pole, cat toys and T-shirts, bags, posters and cards with cat prints. > Twijnstraat 54 instagram.com/ katenbakkie

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MUCHOS EMAPANADAS

HOLA EMPANADAS

The authentic Argentine empanadas and churros from this small take-away on Korte Jansstraat make you think you’re in Buenos Aires. The empanadas are filled with all sorts of things, such as blue cheese, goat’s cheese, rocket and caramelised peanuts, or Argentine chorizo, Manchego and mozzarella. They also have plant-based options, such as mango, vegan cheese, Mexican chilli peppers and lime. > Korte Jansstraat 16 holaempanadas.nl

Photography Michiel Ton, Petra

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BEER BENEATH THE BRIDGE

BUITEN BIJ DE SLUIS

Originally from Brabant, Willem and Melanie lived in the Leidsche Rijn neighbourhood for thirteen years and shared a dream of running their own bar. Not in the city centre, but on ‘their’ side of the canal, at the foot of the yellow bridge. So they renovated the old 1930s lock-keeper’s house and converted it into a barrestaurant called Buiten bij de Sluis. Set up your laptop, come for lunch or drinks, or book a table for shared dining. > Oude Vleutenseweg 2 buitenbijdesluis.nl

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COSY

SOIA An urban beach in the middle of winter? Oh yes! In the darkest, coldest months of the year, SOIA (or Strand Oog in Al) will have crackling bonfires, cosy corners, a huge cupboard packed with boardgames and a menu offering hearty, warming dishes. So no sand between your toes, but you can still chill in the festive spirit. > Kanaalweg 199 soia.nl

EAT & DRINK

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INTERNATIONAL UTRECHT

New Local

the

CLAUDIA-CORINA FROM GERMANY

CLAUDIA-CORINA GIESE IS FROM BERLIN AND CAME TO UTRECHT TO DO HER PHD ABOUT A FASCINATING TOPIC: HOW SPECIFIC ORGANIC MATERIALS ALTER IN ASTEROIDS. THE SCIENCE FICTION SOUNDING TOPIC IS ROOTED IN A CHILDHOOD INTEREST AND THE LOVE OF THE OLD ANIME, SAILOR MOON. WHERE’S THE CENTRE OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM? AND HOW DOES IT ALL FIT INTO OUR LITTLE CITY? By Anita Nánási

‘It all started with an anime. I watched Sailor Moon and like most of my generation, I loved it. There’s astrology, astronomy, and mineralogy in the show. My research is in an interface between astrochemistry, astrophysics and geoscience, geochemistry, and additionally organic chemistry. Let’s say it’s a mixture of a lot of chemistry and using the information we have from Earth transferred to how we think certain reactions would have happened on asteroids. In the last few years, I have experimentally investigated a specific organic material and how these react or interact under certain asteroid-like

conditions. You have this organic material, minerals and water, you mix everything nicely and heat it up and wait to see what happens. Once I used a picture of a witch stirring in a pot in front of her, staring at all these bubbles to describe how I sometimes felt during my experiments.’

CENTRE OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM ‘What I love about Utrecht is that we have the Sun in front of the Academiegebouw and the entire solar system is built up from there. Utrecht is the centre of the solar system of the Netherlands! So I can’t be in a better place to work. I did my PhD dividing my time between Utrecht University and Leiden University. What I was missing is a centralised department I could work for. We have great minds in the academic life of geo-science and astrophysics across The Netherlands, but there’s no single combined department for it.’

SOCIAL CIRCLE ‘Traditionally, I hate every city I move to in the first year. After that first year, you start to like it more and more and start seeing the good sides. The more you live here, the more you see the differences, the advantages and the disadvantages and the more you can weigh in to what you prefer personally. You

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Claudia’s favourites GIN-TONICS Café Kalff, the place in town where you can be who you want to be, is the one and only best place for gin tonics! CHILL Klein Berlijn is my favourite café to chill and have a relaxed day, probably because I’m from Berlin and I feel at home here.

‘THE MORE YOU GET TO KNOW THE CITY, THE MORE YOU START TO LIKE IT’

Photography Mathijs Jorritsma, Het Utrechts Archief/D.C. Goosen

build your social circle. The more you get to know people and the more you get to know the city, the more you start to like it.’

NEVER BORING ‘Many people complain about the size of Utrecht. As I am from Berlin myself, Utrecht is big enough for me. Everything is here, in terms of cultural events, restaurants, bars, clubs, people and the university. There’s always something different, something new everything changes every year, when new students with their new student rituals come to the city. So it’s never boring. And if you don’t find what you’re looking for, seriously: how long does it take to get to the next city? The best part of living in Utrecht is that you can easily go anywhere in the country from here.’

MEET-UPS I’m a big fan of Mariaplaats, as it’s the best place for any type of meet-ups with friends. Café Jozef is very cosy and the food and drinks are tasty. AFTER-WORK-BEER The international neighbourhood group of the UU has introduced me to after-work-beer-pub Jan Primus. NATURE Amelisweerd is great for a walk. The pancake house, to where you can bike or kayak from the city, is awesome.

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THROWBACK

Watching the

It was busier than ever during the lockdowns; as if everyone in Utrecht had chosen the Singel for their daily walk. And quite rightly, as you couldn’t wish for a nicer walk. That’s what this man must have been thinking, sitting on a bench during his walk, watching the ducks quacking happily in the icy cold water. The big difference is that back then, nobody had even heard of COVID-19. > In collaboration with Het Utrechts Archief. Visit them at Hamburgerstraat 38 hetutrechtsarchief.nl/english

Photography Het Utrechts Archief - F.F. van der Werf

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The Future is not what it used to be

An ode to the uncertain and unfinished

Don’t miss it!

EVERYTHING IS CONSTANTLY IN MOTION. NOTHING EVER STAYS THE SAME, EVEN IF NOT EVERY CHANGE IS PERCEPTIBLE. WE CANNOT STOP THE CLOCK. THE HOURS OFTEN SLIP BY, BUT AT OTHER TIMES SEEM ELASTIC AGAIN. ‘The Future is not what it used to be’ by Panama Pictures is a physical and sensory performance about the mystery of time. The performers show the human desire to create cohesion in a fragmented world, to not lose the past, to get a grip on the future and to be absorbed in the moment. Floating objects form a surreal and poetic universe. On crumbling fragments, solidified in time, the performers balance high in the air. Above the gaping abyss,

they unravel the connection between time and gravity. Without something to hold on to, they move into a vacuum. Beyond all certainties, they embrace risk and play with our perception of time. This performance is part of the National Theater Weekend 2022 and therefore the tickets cost only 10 euros. Saturday 29 January, Stadsschouwburg Utrecht Buy tickets at: ssbu.nl

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January & February

Unseen

An unhappy woman who cannot shake off her past, a husband who feels frustrated and lonely, and a silent burglar who spends the night in empty houses. The arrival of the burglar ramps up the strain on the marriage, but also highlights what is really important. Real love will only stand a chance if the burglar makes himself completely and utterly invisible. > 24 February, Podium Hoge Woerd

Cultural Events Calendar

CALENDAR

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CLASSICAL MUSIC

January

1 Saturday

CL ASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Dreaming like Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) [15:30] Audiovisual performance of ‘La Nativité du Seigneur’ (1935) with sliding images and colours, performed by Dom organist Jan Hage in collaboration with Marcel Wierckx. Free entrance.

4 Tuesday

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Metropole Orchestra & Richard Bona [20:15] One of the best bass players of this generation is back in Utrecht. He plays his best work and new pieces together with the Metropole Orchestra.

5 Wednesday

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE KARGADOOR > JazzKelder [19:30] In the heart of Utrecht you will find the best kept jazz secret in the city: VARIOUS HOFMAN CAFÉ > Utrecht Laughs [20:30] A relaxed evening with jokes from experienced and novice stand-up comedians. In English.

6 Thursday

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Liszt Utrecht [11:30] The first round of Liszt Utrecht, in which 40 talented pianists from 21 different countries try to prove to the audience and a jury that they are the best Liszt player.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ Xx TIVOLIVREDENBURG > New Cool Collective [20:15] This eight-piece jazz dance collective is coming to Utrecht with a brand-new album! Another perfect blend of jazz, dance, salsa, and afrobeat. HOFMAN CAFÉ > Hofman Live [21:00] Every Thursday: band night in the café with local, up-and-coming musicians and bands. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT >

Winter under African Skies [20:00] A heart-warming performance about the South-African tradition of travelling back from the city to their

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Liszt Utrecht [11:30] See Thu 6.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Cervus [19:15] A heavy mix of stoner, doom and 70s hard rock. The band presents the new EP with a little help from befriended bands Karvel and Desert Colossus. DE HELLING > Stash feat. The Ones That Got Away [19:30] A new concept by ‘masters of the mash-up’ Memphis Maniacs: a non-stop live set. GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] Join the English speaking local guides for a free (tip-based) walking tour through the city.

8 Saturday

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Liszt Utrecht [11:30] See Sat 6. DOM CHURCH > New Year’s Concert [15:30] Enjoy a free classical concert for the whole family celebrating the start of the New Year by Dom organist Jan Hage. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Vivaldi Gloria [18:30 and 21:00] A unique group of young baroque players and young female vocalists, that bring a unique sound to classical pieces.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Big Ass Metal Fest [20:00] The one and only as well as the longest running metal extravaganza of Utrecht. Line-up to be announced. GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Fri 7. IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht guided walking tour [14:00] The guides show you the most beautiful spots of the historic centre. Book the tour (kids/U-pas €4/adults €8, 1½ hour) in advance.

9 Sunday

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Liszt Utrecht [11:30] See Sat 6.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ HOFMAN CAFÉ > Jazzbende [15:00] An afternoon of live jazz music. DB’S > Boppin’ the Rock New Year’s Party [16:00] 50s rock ‘n roll, country and rockabilly afternoon with shows by Black Elvis, Tornado Beat, JJ Country and DJ Miss Twist. GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Fri 7.

10 Monday

PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Invites [20:30] An opportunity to see some of the biggest talents in dance right now, carefully selected by Club Guy.

11 Tuesday

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Dolly Dots [20:15] This legendary Dutch girl group is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Expect an evening full of danceable classics. PERFORMING ARTS THEATER KIKKER > Kikker Introduces: SUN-SET [19:00 and 21:00] Theatre makers Ezra Veldhuis, Bosse Provoost and Oshin Albrecht try to find out how a ‘cosmological moment’ - the fragile moment when ‘nothing’ becomes ‘something’ - can be imagined. STADSSCHOUWBURG > The Age of Harry Belafonte [20:30] A musical tribute to the handsome singer with catchy songs like ‘Island in the Sun’, ‘Matilda’ and ‘Day-O’, but also a spokesperson of equality.

12 Wednesday CLASSICAL MUSIC

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Holland Baroque

& Bastarda Trio [18:30 and 21:00] A uniquely modern interpretation of music from throughout history, ranging from Gregorian chants to Renaissance music. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Dolly Dots [20:15] See Tue 11. PERFORMING ARTS THEATER KIKKER > ALPH/Together [20:00] An exciting dual performance in which hip-hop choreographer Donna Chittick shares her vision of sister- and brotherhood. Her dancers hold you in their grip with their energetic movement, powerful body language and intimate solos. Accompanied by the melodies and beats of DJ Lovesupreme.

13 Thursday

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ HOFMAN CAFÉ > Hofman Live [21:00] See Thu 6.

14 Friday

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Beethoven 6 [20:15] Famous conductor Sir Mark Elder is back to lead the Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, bringing with him a selection of beautiful British poetry. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE HELLING > dB’s presents: U.K.

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Subs [19:00] For this exclusive Dutch concert of UK punk legends the U.K. Subs, dB’s is moving to De Helling for one night. See you in the pit. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Dirty Daddies [19:45] After a two-year break, this spectacular Dutch band is back to play as many hits as they can possibly fit within two hours. DB’S > Open Jam Session [20:00] Open jam session led by local hip hop legend Bon Sjef. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > GROLLO [20:30] The best - and only - Cuby + Blizzards tribute band of the Netherlands. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Oerknal [20:30] The latest Concerto by Richard Ayres, played by the young Oerknal (big bang) ensemble with top-talented violist Joseph Puglia. GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Fri 7.

15 Saturday

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Davina van Wely Award [10:30] In this semi-final, the candidates will try to show their musical skills as well as their creativity and originality, by selecting romantical and modern pieces for solo violin and piano. DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15:30] Listen to 'Cantiones sacrae’ and ‘Geistliche Konzerte’, written by Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672) and performed by soloists ensemble Cantores Martini. Free entrance.

IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht guided walking tour [14:00] See Sat 8.

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Skip Sempé [12:00] This harpsichord player and conductor is a master of French classical music. This concert will be all about the work of Charpentier and his predecessors. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Duo Serenissima [14:00] For Charpentier Day, this duo has made a selection of Charpentier’s best works to be played on guitar. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Ricercar Consort [16:00] To celebrate Charpentier Day, the Ricercar Consort is bringing you a classical afternoon with a French twist. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Charpentier Te Deum [18:30 & 21:00] A combination of Charpentier’s church music and the inventive motets of the Dutch Henry Dumont.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Krijg de Kleure 4+ [14:00] This family-friendly concert is all about the role of colour in our world, told through dance and music. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > One Direction Fan Party [14:30] The perfect event for hardcore Directioners. Dance to One Direction’s biggest hits alongside other fans. HOFMAN CAFÉ > Jazzbende [15:00] See Sun 9. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > One Direction Fan Party (18+) [20:00] See 14:30. Guided tours DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Fri 7.

17 Monday

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Amsterdam Sinfonietta with Rufus Wainwright [18:30 & 21:00] The ‘Prince of Chamber Pop’ is back, this time together with the Amsterdam Sinfonietta, to perform his own versions of legendary songs. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Coskun Karademir & Ensemble [20:15] The perfect opportunity to listen to a true ‘Master of Anatolia’, Coskun is widely regarded as one of the most talented players of traditional Anatolic music.

18 Tuesday

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Lavinia Meijer & Nadia Sirota [18:30 and 21:00] This harpist and violinist take you on a journey through wonderous music, stories, and anecdotes of modern day’s most prominent composers.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Anneke van

All events listed in this calendar are subject to change. Check the website of the venues for the most up-to-date information. Giersbergen sings Kate Bush [20:15] An ode to the legendary Kate Bush by the former front woman of The Gathering. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Bjørn Berge [20:30] The first thing that makes this Norwegian musician stand out is his deep, Nick Cave-like voice. Combined with his masterful guitar skills, it’s no wonder that Berge has won many awards over the years. PERFORMING ARTS THEATER KIKKER > Majka [20:30] The alien girl Majka is working hard to become an emancipated Czechoslovak woman. Dancer Sandra Kramerová steps into Majka’s red boots to help her search. What does she learn from advertising, television and propaganda from Czechoslovakia in the 70s?

19 Wednesday

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Melanie [20:00] This Woodstock-legend is back in Utrecht after last year’s sold-out show. Whether you’re an old-school or modern hippie, this is the concert for you! TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Dayna Kurtz [20:15] This American singersongwriter fluently goes from jazz to blues to chanson. DE KARGADOOR > JazzKelder [19:30] See Wed 5. PERFORMING ARTS THEATER KIKKER > Majka [20:30] See Tue 18. VARIOUS HOFMAN CAFÉ > Utrecht Laughs [20:30] See Wed 5.

20 Thursday

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ EKKO > Wet Leg [20:30] The indie sensation of the moment. Expect a night full of energy, garage, and a few hints of punk. HOFMAN CAFÉ > Hofman Live [21:00] See Thu 6. PERFORMING ARTS PODIUM HOGE WOERD > Each time we fall, a city rises [20:30] Dynamic, unpolished and spectacular performance by Panama Pictures full of dance and acrobatics.

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MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Kane Down On Me [19:45] A one-time only tribute of Kane’s many hits such as ‘Rain Down On Me’, performed by a group of highly-praised musicians. DE HELLING > Another Now [20:15] Alternative metal from Eindhoven. DB’S > Tankzilla + Pendejo [20:30] Tankzilla is the new band of Peter Pan Speedrock singer and guitarist Peter van Elderen. Opener Pendejo is a Latin American inspired stoner band renowned for their live performance. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Matteo Myderwyk [22:00] After perfecting his skills as a classical pianist, Matteo left the music of his heroes Bach and Liszt behind to find his own musical style. This resulted in a wonderous world of free improvised music without many rules. GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Fri 7.

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21 Friday

CLASSICAL MUSIC PIETERSKERK > Dutch Chamber Choir [20:15] The programme of this evening is completely centred around the hexachord ut-re-mi-fa-sol-la, brought to you by Paul van Nevel, the master of Renaissance music. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Young Talent Festival AvroTros Classical [20:15] This night’s concert is all about Vienna, the city that captured so many famous composers, such as Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Wesenwille + Moonreich [20:30] Black metal night with local favourite Wesenwille and support act Moonreich. DUMS > UJazz local club concert: Coen Kaldeway Quartet [20:30] The jazz quartet presents the new album ‘Vanishing Point’. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Lera Lynn [20:30] This Texan singer-songwriter creates americana with a pop-noir twist. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Jazzbois [20:30] This Hungarian instrumental trio combines jazz fusion of the seventies with modern hip hop beats into an almost hypnotising whole. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Fortunate Sons - A Tribute to CCR [20:30] This Dutch tribute band takes you back to the peak of Creedence Clearwater Revival. GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Fri 7.

22 Saturday

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Oskar Back Award [14:00] For the semi-finals, the candidates have to play Bach to the best of their abilities and a sonata by Debussy or Ravel, and on top of that a special performance based on music written after 1945 in a non-European continent. DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15:30] Listen to ‘Geistliche Chormusik: Psalm 116’ and ‘Herr nun lässest du deinen Diener’, written by Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672) and performed by Domcantorij. Free entrance. TUINDORPKERK > The larks, still bravely singing [19:30] After a twoyear hiatus, Utrecht chamber choir Sforzato presents the programme ‘The larks, still bravely singing’, consisting of a wide palette of romantic songs, a trip to early music and some modern pieces. DUMS > Rietveld Ensemble [20:00] The ensemble performs work by

Mozart, Khatchaturian and Faure. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Improvisations with Silent Film Modern Times [11:00] A unique opportunity to experience a silent film like back in the old days: with live music. DE HELLING > The Ocean [18:45] Post metal with The Ocean, pg.Lost, Hypno5e and Psychonaut. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Stef Kamil Carlens & The Gates of Eden [20:15] An evening dedicated to Bob Dylan, focusing on Dylan’s lesser-known works of the second half of his career. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Ada Lea & Sun June [20:15] Canadian indie folk artist Ada Lea makes enigmatic music reminiscent of Phoebe Bridgers. Sun June is an American band making dreamy indie pop with a melancholic twist. DB’S > X Raiders + Rats & Daggers [20:30] X Raiders, formerly known as Rectum Raiders, have an eye and ear for dirty rock ‘n roll. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > 20 Year 80s [21:00] A night full of the best hits of the 80s. Expect bangers by The Cure, Talking Heads, David Bowie, and many more. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Disappearance [20:00] A fascinating dance performance with projections, light, a radio host, vocals by children, and chopped-up songs by Bowie, Björk, Radiohead and others. GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Fri 7. IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht guided walking tour [14:00] See Sat 8.

23 Sunday

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Iordens A and B Award [13:15] The finale of the Dutch Violin Concours 2022: six young musicians play a hand-picked selection of pieces to convince the jury that they are the best violinist.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Four!: 4+ [12:00] No words, just four great musicians playing music people of all ages can enjoy. HOFMAN CAFÉ > Jazzbende [15:00] See Sun 9. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Comeback Kid [18:30] Canadian formation Comeback Kid makes heavy hard core with a lot of energy and tons of scream-along choruses. DE HELLING > Fleddy Melculy [20:15] Hardcore/metal from Belgium. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Silje Nergaard & Espen Berg [20:00] This Norwegian

jazz singer is celebrating her 30th anniversary with a special collaboration with pianist Espen Berg. GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Fri 7.

25 Tuesday

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Denis

Kozhukhin [18:30 and 21:00] Many of the pieces played this evening have somewhat of a childlike touch to them, such as Schumann’s ‘Kinderszenen’ and Tchaikovsky’s rarely played ‘Album for the Young’. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Patch Symphony of Beethoven [18:30 and 21:00] The selected pieces for this concert were voted on by the audience itself. Perfect for anyone who’s new to Beethoven and doesn’t know where to start. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes [19:45] This British punk band makes hardcore punk like hardcore punk was meant to be: loud and in your face.

26 Wednesday

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Celebrating the Music of Steely Dan [20:15] This ten-man band manages to recreate the perfection of Steely Dan’s music live.

27 Thursday

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ S > Club 3voor12/Utrecht [20:30] Monthly showcase organised by Utrecht music platform 3voor12/ Utrecht. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Maat Saxophone Quartet [20:30] This group has a way of stimulating all senses and keeping audiences engaged all over the world. For this tour, the main focus has been creating jazz inspired by poetry and dance. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Jett Rebel [20:30] This Dutch singer, multiinstrumentalist and producer can pretty much do anything. HOFMAN CAFÉ > Hofman Live [21:00] See Thu 6.

28 Friday

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Night of the Violin [19:00] The first Dutch festival centred around the versatility of the violin. Many talented violinists will play on six different stages. PIETERSKERK > Bach Motets [20:15] Cappella Amsterdam sings four motets by Bach. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > National Youth

Orchestra plays Rachmaninov [20:15]

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This unique concert combines the National Youth Orchestra with the Storioni Trio, regarded as one of the best piano trios of the moment. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Domstad Metal Productions presents Inferno, Wrang & more [19:00] Utrecht based black metal band Wrang is performing together with black metal legend Inferno from the Czech Republic. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Blaudzun [20:00] This Dutch singer-songwriter has made his mark on the indie pop scene with his cinematic, emotional tracks. DE HELLING > Nirvana Tribute [20:30] An ode to one of the best grunge bands that ever existed. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Johan Gielen Trance Classics Tour [22:00] A night full of the best trance classics, brought to you by a true Dutch trance pioneer. PERFORMING ARTS PODIUM HOGE WOERD > Sawdust Symphony [20:00] A confrontation between craftsmanship and circus with a lot of sawdust and an amazing decor. GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Fri 7.

29 Saturday

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MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Neal Francis [19:30] This singer and keyboard player brings you back to the relaxing grooves of the seventies. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Therapy? [19:45] To celebrate their 30th anniversary, Therapy? is releasing a special compilation album and going on an anniversary tour, full of hits but also lesser-known masterpieces. DB’S > The Bottom Line + Get Jealous [20:30] Emo punk from the UK, for fans of All Time Low, Zebrahead and Sum 41. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Dennis van Aarssen [20:30] From Frank Sinatra

30 Sunday

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Dutch Chamber

Orchestra with Lucas & Arthur Jussen [13:00 and 15:00] The famous piano brothers are playing Beethoven again, specifically his earlier works. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > De Komijnen Show [15:00] Komijnen is a cross-border, crossgenre music and art show. If you’re ready to leave the beaten track, this is the place to be for some refreshing performances. HOFMAN CAFÉ > Jazzbende [15:00] See Sun 9. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Lauren Ruth Ward [19:45] This American singer makes a truly unique mix of indie and americana, finished with a layer of seventies glam. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Nai Barghouti ft. Amsterdam’s Andalusian Orchestra [20:30] This Palestinian talent is often compared to historical masters such as Oum Kalmthoum. On stage she manages to perform traditional eastern maqam with her own flair of jazz and improvisation. GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Fri 7.

February

1 Tuesday

PERFORMING ARTS THEATER KIKKER > Antropocene, the musical [20:00] We have entered a new geological era in which Man is the biggest influence on the earth’s surface: the Anthropocene. And we are fucked. This ia a musical on steroids, that turns to our last resort in this crisis: making its complexity bearable through a showstopping epos with song and dance. STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT >

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Wasted Skin [20:30] Dance performance about the search for social and physical contact, and the risks that come with it.

2 Wednesday

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Calefax [18:30 and 21:00] This concert is all about letting go of complicated musical structures and embracing the fantastical. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TivoliVredenburg > Percossa [20:15] An exciting mix of many musical styles and object theatre, brought to you by four energetic drummers. PERFORMING ARTS THEATER KIKKER > Antropocene, the musical [20:00] See Tue 1. HOFMAN CAFÉ > Utrecht Laughs [20:30] A relaxed evening with jokes from experienced and novice stand-up comedians. In English.

3 Thursday

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > John Williams’

90th Anniversary [18:30 and 21:00] Calling all film buffs, this is the evening for you. Expect music from legendary films such as Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Deathstars [19:45] This Swedish metal band makes catchy industrial/gothic metal in the style of Rammstein, Marilyn Manson and The Kovenant. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Mogwai [20:15] The music of this Scottish post rock band often starts slow, but don’t be fooled: many songs end in an eruption of guitar violence. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Otis Gibbs & Nathan Bell [20:15] Two extremely talented singer-songwriter and masters of storytelling are bringing you and unforgettable night. DE HELLING > Het Gezelschap [20:30] Hip hop electro with a hint of blues and spoken word. HOFMAN CAFÉ > Hofman Live [21:00] Every Thursday: band night in the café with local, up-and-coming musicians and bands. PERFORMING ARTS THEATER KIKKER > Antropocene, the musical [20:00] See Tue 1.

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TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Davina van Wely Award [14:00] The final of the most prestigious concours for young Dutch violinists. DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15:30] Listen to organ music written by Edward Elgar (1857-1934) and Herbert Howells (1892-1983), performed by Dom organist Jan Hage. Free entrance. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Violin Orchestra [16:00] The last opportunity to hear all the young participants of the Dutch Violin Concours one more time. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Oskar Back Award [19:30] The final of the Dutch Violin Concours for the ages 18 to 26.

to Michael Bublé, There’s no artist this Voice of Holland-winner can’t handle. GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Fri 7. IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht guided walking tour [14:00] See Sat 8.

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CLASSICAL MUSIC PIETERSKERK > Around Martin’s Mass [20:15] The VU Chamber Choir brings compositions of Lang, Sandström, Pärt, Martin and Elgar. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Händel Judges Salomon [20:15] A classical concert telling the tale of Salomon, the son of king David and creator of the first Jewish temple in Jerusalem. GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] Join the English speaking local guides for a free (tip-based) walking tour through the city.

5 Saturday

CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15:30] Dom organist Jan Hage and a soloist perform English songs written by H. Howells (1892-1983) and R. Vaughan Williams (1872-1958). MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Nina June [20:30] This Dutch singer makes cinematic pop songs about the search for love and the meaning of life. On her latest album, acoustic and electronic music go hand in hand. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > RIOT [20:00] A combination of dance, spoken word, film, and live music, in an attempt to answer the question: how do you fight for a better world?

GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Fri 4. IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht guided walking tour [14:00] The guides show you the most beautiful spots of the historic centre. Book the tour (kids/U-pas €4/adults €8, 1½ hour) in advance.

6 Sunday

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Herz Ensemble [20:00] A formation full of different styles that work surprisingly well together, with compositions inspired by the sounds of nature.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ HOFMAN CAFÉ > Jazzbende [15:00] An afternoon of live jazz music. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Amaranthe & Beyond The Black [19:00] Swedish power metal band Amaranthe has three unique vocalists and create metal core and melodic metal. Beyond The Black from Germany, on the other hand, mixes power metal with symphonic metal. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Venice [20:15] This Californian band has been

making melodic west coast pop for over 20 years. Fans of the Eagles, Crosby and Stills should definitely check these legends out. GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Fri 4.

7 Monday

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Blood Red Shoes [20:15] Never before has a two-man band made so much noise. The latest album of this British indie rock band incorporated some electronics for the first time.

8 Tuesday

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Aoife O’Donovan [20:15] She’s not only a successful solo singer, but also founder of folk trio I’m With Her and front woman of country band Crooked Still. Her etherical voice enchants people all over the world. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Bootleg Beatles [20:30] This British Beatles cover band got a stamp of approval from Sir Paul McCartney himself, so it’s probably the closest you’ll get to the real thing in this day and age.

9 Wednesday

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Maestro Jules [18:30 and 21:00] An in-depth exploration of the many emotions of Beethoven, the man who famously claimed to like trees more than people. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Fuse Live [20:00] Fuse creates enigmatic arrangements of (neo-)classical music by the likes of Nils Frahm, Maurice Ravel and Miles Davis.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE KARGADOOR > JazzKelder [19:30] In the heart of Utrecht you will find the best kept jazz secret in the city: the jazz cellar of De Kargadoor. DB’S > Multi Track Master Quiz [20:00] The most adventurous music quiz there is. DE HELLING > Sylvie Kreusch [20:15] Sensual synth pop from Belgium. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Legendary Albums Live Presents – Stayin’ Alive with The Bee Gees [20:15] The best of productions by the brothers Gibb, who were responsible for an almost endless stream of hits. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > UB40 [20:30] This British formation has been the most successful reggae band in the world since the 80s. Expect a wonderful trip down memory lane with all the classics. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Pearl Charles [20:45] This singer-songwriter gives us exactly what we need in these tough

times: relaxing summer pop with some hints to the psychedelic 60s and 70s.

10 Thursday

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Wibi Soerjadi [20:30] This piano master manages to impress both experienced as well as newer fans of classical music with his virtuosic skills.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > DeWolff [20:00] This famous Dutch rock-‘n-roll trio blends their love for 70s rock with what would best be described as psychedelic cosmic sounds of the future. DE HELLING > Jaga Jazzist [20:15] Experimental jazz from Norway. EKKO > Brendan Benson [20:30] This member of The Raconteurs combines roots with rock and is finally releasing another solo album after 7 years, all about the lust for life and fatherhood. HOFMAN CAFÉ > Hofman Live [21:00] See Thu 3.

11 Friday

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Chamber Music by Baerle Trio [20:15] A pianist, violinist, and cellist come together to bring you an ode to the recently passed Dutch composer Theo Verbey.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Lord Huron [19:45] The emotional music of Lord Huron finally got its well-deserved fame when their song ‘The Night We Met’ was used in Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why. Since then, the band has continued to release many gutwrenching singles. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Strand Of Oaks [20:15] This American singersongwriter is able to get you in your feels within seconds. If you’re a fan of indie folk and explosive guitar solos, Strand Of Oaks is your guy. DB’S > Kalaallit Nunaat release show [20:30] With a love for noise rock, post punk and kraut, the Kalaallit Nunaat trio builds sonic walls. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Love Is On [20:30] This is the ultimate love fest of the year! A whole evening full of old-school bangers, some drinks, and retro film. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Enrico Pieranunzi/Jasper Somsen/Jorge Rossy [21:00] This trio consists of three talented jazz musicians. Together, they combine their different styles and stories into a unique twist on traditional jazz. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Father Figure [19:30] Ten years after ‘Father Father’, Lloyd Marengo is back

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with ‘Father Figure’, inspired and brought to you by the original cast of b-boys and multi-instrumentalist Julio Pimentel. GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Fri 4.

12 Saturday

CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15:30] Domcantorij performs a mass and motets written by Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958). Free entrance. DUMS > Rietveld Ensemble [20:00] The ensemble performs work by Debussy, Saint-Saëns, Michans, Caplet Conte and Ravel. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DB’S > Tech Wauws [19:00] Techno party. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Madeleine Peyroux [20:15] This jazz singer might be from the United States, she prefers to sing in French. To celebrate the anniversary of her best-selling album ‘Careless Love’, she’s back to perform this heart-warming collection of songs. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Traces left within [20:00] A performance celebrating the comeback of Jirí Kyliáns ‘Toss of a Dice’, with live music by The Ballet Orchestra.

GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Fri 4. IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht guided walking tour [14:00] See Sat 5.

13 Sunday

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Berlage

Saxophone Quartet [11:00 and 13:30] Bringing a new interpretation of the Goldberg Variations, through décor and of course live music. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ HOFMAN CAFÉ > Jazzbende [15:00] See Sun 6. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Benjamin Herman & Mayuko Katakura Quartet [15:00] After gaining experience playing the lively jazz scene of Tokyo, Herman decided to bring some of his Japanese friends to perform together. DB’S > Old Seed [16:00] The melancholic folk music of Old Seed is more than fitting for a Sunday afternoon: this prolific singersongwriter knows how to pull your heart string. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Wolf Alice [19:45] This British band is hard to classify: are they grunge, synthpop, punk,

14 Monday

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE HELLING > Enslaved [18:40] Norwegian metal band.

15 Tuesday

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Five Top-Talents United [14:00] Five highly-acclaimed musicians combine their forces to bring to you Fauré’s ‘First Piano Quintet’ and Franck’s ‘Piano Quintet’. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE HELLING > Taxiwars [20:15] Alternative jazz band, a side project of dEUS frontman Tom Barman. PERFORMING ARTS THEATER KIKKER > FF - And here I am / a lonely woman [20:00] An all-female cast rock performance about rebellion and female artistry. Composer Huba de Graaff turned the work of Forugh Farrokhzad - one of Iran’s most important poets of the 20th century into an epic protest ballad.

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TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Insomnio [21:00] This evening combines both solo music and ensembles, into a fun unpredictable mix.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE HELLING > The Notwits [20:15] This German krautrock band has been around for a long time. Performing arts THEATER KIKKER > FF - And here I am / a lonely woman [20:00] See Tue 15. VARIOUS HOFMAN CAFÉ > Utrecht Laughs [20:30] See Wed 2.

All events listed in this calendar are subject to change. Check the website of the venues for the most up-to-date information.

17 Thursday

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE HELLING > Het Zesde Metaal [20:15] Flemish rock band. HOFMAN CAFÉ > Hofman Live [21:00] See Thu 3. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Giulio Cesare in Egitto [19:30] This spectacular baroque opera written by George Petrou is a modern interpretation of the alleged love story between Caesar and Cleopatra.

18 Friday

CLASSICAL MUSIC PIETERSKERK > Polyphonic songs [20:15] World Choir Haarlem and Vgrdznob sing polyphonic songs form different countries. You will hear wonderful Bulgarian harmonies, fascinating Georgian intervals and exciting Occitan and South-African rhythms. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Of Melancholic Nights and Ecstasy [20:15] For this concert, conductor Karina Canellakis leads her orchestra through the works of two female composers of the 20th century. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Olga Vocal Ensemble [18:30 and 21:00] ‘Mystical sounds of the Nordic countries’ is the theme of this a capella concert. The international collective Olga Vocal Ensemble brings back old traditions in a modern way with a healthy dose of humour. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Jacob Collier [20:15] Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Jacob Collier completely deserves the title of prodigy. From jazz, pop, folk to electronica and soul, Collier can do it all! DB’S > Cocaine Piss + The Covids [20:30] Cocaine Piss is probably one of the most energetic Belgian bands. With the blend of hardcore and punk, and most notably singer Amelie, the band has taken the stages in Europe, big and small, by storm. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Will And The People [20:30] This British band scored a massive hit back in 2012 with the catchy ‘Lion In The Morning Sun’. If you enjoyed this feel-good track, you should definitely check out the rest of their uplifting discography. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Anna Meredith [21:00] In her playful, somewhat weird universe, anything is possible. Catchy,

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shoegaze, or indie rock? It’s probably all of them combined. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Kiefer Sutherland [19:45] Not only a talented actor (Designated Survivor, Stand By Me), but also an amazing singersongwriter. His latest country album was strongly influenced by Bruce Springsteen. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Club Fluxus Alistair Sung [20:30] A unique solo cellist concert, with influences of dance, ambience, minimal, and a lot of improvisation. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > J.S. Bach - The Apocalypse [20:00] This opera is based on the many operainspired pieces that Bach has written throughout his life, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Bach Society. GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Fri 4.

58 MAG Utrecht — Jan/Feb 2022 fast music that can make anyone dance. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > La Galerie [20:00] This performance by Machine de Cirque has it all: seven acrobats, a multi-instrumentalist, humour, slapstick and exciting live music. GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Fri 4.

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CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15:30] Service music written by Robert Parsons (ca. 1535-1571/2) and performed by soloists ensemble Cantores Martini. Free entrance. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Brodsky Quartet [18:30 and 21:00] This British quartet wrote history with its execution of Shostakovich’ last string quartet in the packed Grote Zaal of TivoliVredenburg. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Sven Figee [20:00] A solo programme on a Hammond organ and piano with music by Bach, Vivaldi, and Satie, mixed with modern classics by The Beatles and Figee’s own work. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Ode to the Sun [20:15] A wonderous concert with lots of adventure and variety, with works by Panufnik, Whitacre, Boulanger, and more. MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Aborted + The Acacia Strain + Benighted + Fleddy Melculy [18:00] The perfect opportunity to see four metal bands for the price of one. DB’S > Zion Train + Reggae Bomb [20:30] Zion Train is one of the longest running and most established names in the genre. Exclusive Dutch show, followed by the DJ’s of Reggae Bomb. EKKO > The Districts [20:30] After almost breaking up, this lo-fi indie rock band decided they couldn’t go on without making music, and decided to create an album with themes of doubt, personal struggles, and relationships. DE HELLING > The International Burlesque Circus [21:00] An evening of variety entertainment reminiscent of the 40s and 50s. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Philippe Lemm Trio [21:00] Lemm is the first Dutch drummer to earn a master’s degree from the Manhattan School of Music. His latest album ‘City Bird’ breathes the energy and urgency of New York, with compositions inspired by jazz and rock. GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Fri 4. IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST

INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht guided walking tour [14:00] See Sat 5.

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MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ HOFMAN CAFÉ > Jazzbende [15:00] See Sun 6. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Eric Vloeimans & Frank Woeste Quartet - Pocket Rhapsody [15:00] This concert is based on Woeste’s album ‘Pocket Rhapsody’, an album full of improvisation and without any editing afterwards. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Tommy Emmanuel [20:15] Possibly the best acoustic guitarist of the moment is coming to TivoliVredenburg, together with another highly talented guitar player: Mike Dawes. GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Fri 4.

21 Monday

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Big Thief [19:45] This American formation based around singer and guitarist Adrianne Lenker and guitarist Buck Meek blends sweet vocals with rough guitar arrangements into a satisfying mix.

22 Tuesday

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Blackberry Smoke [19:45] Southern rock at its best: a mix of boogie, rock ‘n roll, bluegrass, and blues. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Masego [19:45] This Jamaican-American singer/ musician sings like Stevie Wonder, can play all major instruments and has an amazingly charming stage persona. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > JP Harris & John R. Miller [20:30] American singer-songwriter JP Harris’ music is often described as western swing or honky-tonk. John R. Miller’s music is definitely country, in West-Virginia style. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Dino Brandão [20:45] You might know this Swiss artist from his band Frank Powers, but his solo work is also definitely worth checking out. His music is difficult to classify, but afrofolk might be close. PERFORMING ARTS STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Furia [20;30] A raw dance production all about mentally and physically strong women, full of personal stories, explosive dancing and powerful voices.

23 Wednesday

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ DE KARGADOOR > JazzKelder [19:30]

See Wed 9. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Masego [19:45] See Wed 22. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Delines [20:15] This American band calls its own music ‘retro-country’, and we couldn’t agree more. PERFORMING ARTS THEATER KIKKER > Tremble - A Skipping Piece [20:00] A group of dancers embarks on a journey without a destination. They move in geometric patterns across the stage, falling in and out of rhythm.

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MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Suzanne Vega [20:00] This American singersongwriter shot to fame in the 80s with multiple hits, such as ‘Luka’ and ‘Tom’s Diner’. Her latest album is based on a play about writer Carson McCullers. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Queen Extravaganza [20:15] A night fully dedicated to the greatest hits of Queen, performed by tribute band Queen Extravaganza. DB’S > Club 3voor12 [20:30] Every last Thursday of the month, the 3voor12 internet music platform hosts a night with promising bands. HOFMAN CAFÉ > Hofman Live [21:00] See Thu 3. PERFORMING ARTS PODIUM HOGE WOERD > Unseen [20:30] A melancholy love drama of an unhappy woman who cannot shake the past and a frustrated husband who feels lonely. The arrival of a silent burglar puts even more strain on their relationship.

25 Friday

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Remember The Future: Tinlicker Live [19:30] A special evening edition of Remember The Future, the ultimate club night of Utrecht’s very own Tinlicker. DE HELLING > Pip Blom [20:15] Garage rock from the Netherlands. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Dana Winner [20:15] Winner’s theatre concert ‘One Moment’ is full of personal and musical stories. GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Fri 4.

26 Saturday

CLASSICAL MUSIC DOM CHURCH > Saturday afternoon concert [15:30] Dom organist Jan Hage plays English organ music written by J.H. Willan (1880-1968) and others. Free entrance. GUIDED TOURS

Jan/Feb 2022 — MAG Utrecht DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Fri 4. IN FRONT OF THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE > Gilde Utrecht guided walking tour [14:00] See Sat 5.

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Kids

TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Das Lied von der Erde [20:00] A complete performance of Reinbert de Leeuw’s version of Gustav Mahler’s ‘Das Lied von der Erde’.

MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ HOFMAN CAFÉ > Jazzbende [15:00] See Sun 6. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Napalm Death + Siberian Meat Grinder + Doom + Show Me The Body [19:15] A line-up of the best metal bands of the moment, with grind core legend Napalm Death as the main act. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > dEUS [19:45] It’s been almost 27 years since their debut album, but this Flemish indie rock band is still going strong. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Mammal Hands [20:00] This British piano trio is one of the most exciting bands in the current jazz scene. DE HELLING > Turmion Kätilöt [20:15] Industrial metal from Finland. DB’S > Nova Twins + DJ DNA [20:30] Nova Twins’ eye-popping blend of gnarly bass, hip hop and glam-infused punk and buzzsaw riffs will leave you speechless. GUIDED TOURS DOMPLEIN > Free Walking Tour Utrecht [13:30] See Fri 4.

28 Monday

than you think. Go on an adventure with this theatre-hip hop-music performance. STADSSCHOUWBURG UTRECHT > Confetti (6+) [15:00] A colourful mix of dance styles, ranging from urban to classical, perfect for the whole family.

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THEATER KIKKER > Lejo Kerstshow (4+) [11:00 and 15:00] Lejo, the finger puppet famous for his appearance in the Dutch Sesame Street, celebrates Christmas with his friends, a Christmas tree, carols and Rudolf the Reindeer.

3 Monday ( Jan)

ZIMIHC THEATRE ZUILEN > Wacht ’s even (0,5+) [10:30 and 15:00] A new world unfolds. A table, a chair, a door, a small piano… But wait a minute… Is someone there? A dance performance for babies and children between six months and 5 years.

28 Monday (Feb)

PERFORMING ARTS THEATER KIKKER > KLeuR (2+) [11:00 &15:00] By rolling, crawling and turning over a white floor, two dancers create a colourful painting made with their whole body.

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THEATER KIKKER > Lejo Kerstshow (4+) [11:00 and 15:00] See Sun 2.

9 Sunday ( Jan) PERFORMING ARTS

ZIMIHC THEATRE ZUILEN > Podium Sprits: Poppetje van Papier (2+) [15:00] Paper will never just be paper ever again after seeing this performance. Paper can make you laugh and cry and can take you to a world you haven’t been to before.

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MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Krijg de Kleure (4+) [14:00] This family-friendly concert is all about the role of colour in our world, told through dance and music.

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ZIMIHC THEATRE ZUILEN > Podium Sprits: Geel (2+) [10:30] In the performance ‘yellow’ you will be taken to a yellow world, where everything is yellow. Until… Blue appears. Blue is not our colour. We don’t know blue. But in the battle between yellow and blue something magical happens.

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TIVOLIVREDENBURG > Be Opera (5+) [14:00] A perfect introduction to opera. Bring your kids, nephews, or anyone new to opera to this familyfriendly concert.

PERFORMING ARTS ZIMIHC THEATRE ZUILEN > Podium Sprits: Super Slow (2,5+) [10:30 and 15:00] Toddlers are much tougher

EXHIBITIONS MUSEUMS & OTHER ACTIVITIES CENTRAL LIBRARY NEUDE > Kris Kras Atelier [every Friday and Saturday] Drawing, painting, smearing, scattering or dipping, anything goes in this creative workshop. CENTRAL LIBRARY NEUDE > Open Lab [every Thursday] Get acquainted with new technology, machines and robotics. 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. MUSEUM HOGE WOERD >

ArcheoHotspot [permanent] Archaeology comes to life in Museum Hoge Woerd. Contribute to the ongoing research by helping the (voluntary) archaeologists. RAILWAY MUSEUM > eduTRAINer (all ages) [permanent] The EduTRAINers are on hand every day to tell you all about our trains, the turntable, signal box and train dispatch centre. Keep an eye out for them; you can recognise them by their vests covered in railway buttons and insignias. RAILWAY MUSEUM > Tech lab (4+) [permanent] How do electric trains get their power? Why can pigeons sit on overhead wires without getting electrocuted? What keeps trains from derailing all the time and how do train brakes work, anyway? This practical learning lab has answers to all these questions. RAILWAY MUSEUM > Trial by fire (12+) [permanent] A tour that ends

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MUSIC / POP, WORLD, JAZZ TIVOLIVREDENBURG > dEUS [19:45] See Sun 27. TIVOLIVREDENBURG > The Johnny Cash Roadshow [20:00] This British tribute act is so close to the real one that even Johnny Cash’s own family is enthusiastic.

60 MAG Utrecht — Jan/Feb 2022 with a real trial by fire. Do you dare? Narrator Rutger Hauer guides you on a journey through railway history. Experience what it was like to be an engine driver in the old days. SONNENBORGH MUSEUM & OBSERVATORY > Bringing far away close by Climb the stairs to the observatory and wonder at the starry heavens. Learn all about the stars in de sky and the weather in one of our exhibitions, tours or lectures. Or take a virtual journey through the universe in the planetarium. SONNENBIRGH MUSEUM & OBSERVATORY > Stargazing nights for kids [every Saturday evening] Kids between 6 and 12 years old can take a look at the stars through the giant telescopes. SONNENBORGH MUSEUM & OBSERVATORY > Sun on Sunday [every Sunday] Do you fancy watching a star during the day? In clear weather you can study the sun with your own eyes. The largest solar telescope in the Netherlands will then be aimed at the sun. In clear weather you can see the sunspots and gas clouds on the solar surface. UTRECHT UNIVERSITY MUSEUM > Fossil Hunt Download the app and go on a fossil hunt! In this audio tour scientist Jelle Reumer shows you all kinds of fossils in unusual, often hidden places in the city centre. At every stop, he will disclose some interesting facts, you’ll be able to do your own research and answer some quiz questions. UTRECHT UNIVERSITY MUSEUM ONLINE > Become a real researcher! The Online Museum of the University Museum Utrecht offers the possibility to start research at home. Check umu. nl/museum-online.

Movies

Check the websites of the movie theatres for the most up-to-date film programme. HOOGT ON TOUR > hoogt.nl LOUIS HARTLOOPER COMPLEX > hartlooper.nl/en SPRINGHAVER > springhaver.nl/en HOOGT ON TOUR AT HOF VAN CARTESIUS 8 JAN > CineTopia: Leaning into the Wind [time tba] A wonderful immersion into the world of Andy Goldsworthy, a Scottish artist who makes you part of nature in an unprecedentedly inspired way. Kinepolis/Pathé FROM 24 FEB > Belfast [time tba] A young boy and his working class family experience the tumultuous late 1960s in Ireland.

Festivals & Events

DUTCH VIOLIN COMPETITION & FESTIVAL – 8 - 29 JAN VARIOUS LOCATIONS > [various times] Young violin talent and renowned musicians from all over the world will flock to Utrecht. Participants compete for prizes in five categories and music lovers can listen to all kinds of performances and concerts. WINTER STATION – UNTIL 9 JAN RAILWAY MUSEUM > [10:00] During the holidays the museum is transformed into Winter Station. Go on a journey filled with Christmas trees, thousands of sparkling lights, an ice-skating rink, the smell of freshly baked waffles and an authentic merry go round. UJAZZ JAZZFEST – 29 JAN ROTSOORD > [15:00-23:00] The festival

presents a varied programme with national jazz acts and local talent in De Helling, LE:EN and other hotspots at Rotsoord. With performances by the Dick de Graaf Quartet, the Undercurrent Orchestra, Artvark and many others. STUKAFEST – 10 FEB VARIOUS LOCATIONS > [various times] Twenty student rooms in the city centre are transformed into a stage for intimate theatre, music and spoken word performances. FOOTPRINTS FESTIVAL – 12 FEB TIVOLIVREDENBURG > [17:00] This festival is all about mixing traditional and modern sounds with some exotic influences. GLUREN BIJ DE BUREN – 13 FEB VARIOUS LOCATIONS > [time tba] Living room festival where the carpet is the stage and the sofa is the grandstand. Enthusiastic locals open their living room door for local talent, ranging from theatre makers, poets, singers and more. UTRECHT INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL – 23 FEB - 5 MAR VARIOUS LOCATIONS > [various times] With more than 50 artists on the bill, the UICF is the largest international comedy festival in the EU. Over the course of eleven days, the festival will visit several venues in town and will conclude on March 4 and 5 with a festival in Tivoli/Vredenburg.

Exhibitions & Museums

ATELIER SCHALKWIJKSTRAAT UNTIL 15 JAN > Swingin’ Time Utrecht artist Jackie Sleper shows what moves her in a colourful and sometimes humorous way. Old clocks with new content are the focus of this exhibition. BAK UNTIL 30 APR > No Linear Fucking Time An exhibition with meetings, an online publication and a symposium. The project questions dominant conceptions of time and proposes alternative forms of liveable time. BUITENPLAATS DOORNBURGH UNTIL 9 JAN > Robots in Captivity As a visual artist, Bram Ellens creates

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PERMANENT > Tour of the Dom Climb the steps of the Dom Tower and learn everything about its history. There’s also a lift that takes you to the top to admire the beautiful skyline of the city.

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.

EXBOOT MONDAYS TILL FRIDAYS > Monthly changing exhibitions of upcoming artists EXboot used to be a boat for window prostitution, but was transformed into an exhibition space for art, located at De Nijverheid. EXBUNKER 1 - 30 JAN > Travis Geertruida In her work, artist Travis Geertruida looks at the role that stories play in the expression of culture and identity. She uses her history and heritage as inspiration to create her own rituals, artifacts, monuments and mythos. Saturdays, Sundays and every 2nd, 3RD AND 4TH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH >

Monthly changing exhibitions of upcoming artists EXbunker used to be a bunker during World War II, but is now an exhibition space for art. GALLERY SANAA UNTIL 8 JAN > Painting back the wild Solo exhibition by artist Jessica Skowroneck. 15 JAN - 20 FEB > Artists from the Middle East Group exhibition by artists Raafat Ballan, Fatima Barznge, Oussama Diab and others. DE HAAR CASTLE 1 JAN – 28 FEB > 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. IMPAKT UNTIL 6 FEB > Modern Love (or Love in the Age of Cold Intimacies) Exploring meaningful relationships and experiences in the light of increasing digital interactions and physical distance. Some works are exhibited at IMPAKT, others in Centraal Museum. MIFFY MUSEUM PERMANENT > Step into the world of Miffy and her friends Various 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 CATHARIJNECONVENT FROM 4 FEB > Van God los? Welcome to the turbulent sixties, one of the most revolutionary and religious periods in Dutch history. At the beginning, the influence of the church on daily life was still all-consuming. But cracks appeared: more and more women started using birth control and homosexuality was carefully being discussed. UNTIL 6 FEB > Mystical Moluccan Highlighting an extremely intimate religious phenomenon: the piring natzar. This offering bowl plays an important role in the ProtestantChristian Moluccan tradition. 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 Golden Age Meet Rembrandt’s predecessors, followers and contemporaries through 16th- and 17th-century masterpieces from the museum’s collection of bible paintings. MUSEUM HOGE WOERD PERMANENT > Visit the castellum Discover everything about Castellum Hoge Woerd, a contemporary reconstruction of the Roman fortress that once stood here. Three thematic audio tours are available in English and several other languages. There is also a free English handout available. MUSEUM SPEELKLOK UNTIL 7 JAN 2022 > Straatbeeld Get to know the many different types of fairground organ figures and discover the work of artist Peter Demetz, who makes lifelike, unpainted dreamy, wooden images, inspired by the age-old organ figures. UNTIL 4 SEP > Toeval bestaat niet The restoration team at Museum Speelklok made ‘composing machine’, following in the footsteps of the ingenious inventor Diederich Nicolaus Winkel. 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 UNTIL 23 JAN > People of the market Utrecht has been a real market town for over a thousand years. In this exhibition, you’ll learn more about the history of the Utrecht markets and meet market vendors and market goers.

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sculptures and installations that explore the relationship between man and technology. Who is actually controlling whom? CENTRAAL MUSEUM UNTIL 6 FEB > jaune, geel, gelb, yellow. Acts of modernism with Antonis Pittas and Theo van Doesburg. UNTIL 6 FEB > Modern Love (or Love in the Age of Cold Intimacies) Exploring meaningful relationships and experiences in the light of increasing digital interactions and physical distance. Some works are exhibited in Centraal Museum, others at IMPAKT. UNTIL 9 JAN 2022 > The botanical revolution, on the necessity of art and gardening This exhibition forms the story of the garden as a fertile source of inspiration for artists. Throughout the centuries, artists, writers, poets and philosophers have described, depicted and defined the garden in constantly changing ways. PERMANENT > The Utrecht Ship Interactive lighting installation on the thousand years old ship that was found in Utrecht in 1930. PERMANENT > Gerrit Rietveld The museum has the largest Rietveld collection in the world. This collection consists of more than 250 pieces of furniture and other objects, such as scale models and furniture models. 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. PERMANENT > Sculpture before the iconoclasm In the Nicolai Church, on the square next to the museum, a selection of medieval sculpture from the collection of the museum is exhibited. 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.

62 MAG Utrecht — Jan/Feb 2022 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 > The great discovery After descending 150 metres in a lift, you’ll step out into the early 19th century, a world filled with soot and steam. Listen to the special audio tour to hear all the stories. PERMANENT > Loaded trains In this exhibition, the museum remembers the forced transport of Jews, Roma and Sinti to extermination camps during World War II. PERMANENT > Trains through the years From the Maliebaan Station, you’ll walk along the platform to the museum building. In the central hall, you’ll find the most important trains from the history of the Dutch railway. RAUM UNTIL 30 JAN > WinterSense Is there a place in the city where we don’t have to do anything and can reflect on life? And what does that place look like? Check out the art installations by We Make Carpets and Good Friday on Berlijnplein, or take part in various workshops and performances on

Fridays and Saturdays. PERMANENT > RAUM Exhibitions Come and visit RAUM city lab, the biggest playground for design, art and technology in Utrecht. Rietveld Schröderhuis Wednesday to Sunday > Visit the Rietveld SchröderhuisUtrecht 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. SALON VAN WELEER PERMANENT > Salon van Weleer Visit the Salon van Weleer for the Tearoom of Yesteryear (a unique Salon, live games Scriptorium, Purgatorium and Reliquiarium. SLOT ZUYLEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY > Visit Slot Zuylen Whilst retaining many of its medieval castle-like features, this castle on the river Vecht in the tiny village of Oud-Zuilen was converted into a country mansion in the 18th century. SONNENBORGH MUSEUM & OBSERVATORY PERMANENT > Bringing far away close by Climb the stairs to the observatory and wonder at the starry heavens.

Learn all about the stars in de sky and the weather in one of our exhibitions, tours or lectures. Or take a virtual journey through the universe in the planetarium. EVERY FRIDAY EVENING > Stargazing nights Take a look at the stars through the giant telescopes. EVERY SUNDAY AFTERNOON > Sun on Sunday Do you fancy watching a star during the day? In clear weather you can study the sun with your own eyes. The largest solar telescope in the Netherlands will then be aimed at the sun. In clear weather you can see the sunspots and gas clouds on the solar surface. HET UTRECHTS ARCHIEF PERMANENT > Utrecht starts here! The exhibition takes visitors on an interactive journey through the city’s history, based on accounts given by residents. Utrecht University/UMC Utrecht YEAR ROUND > Utrecht Time Machine In Utrecht, history is there for the taking. With innovative techniques, Utrecht Time Machine brings bygone days to life and places them in the middle of our world. By scanning one of the thirty QR tiles with your phone, you can dive into the history of Utrecht.

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At the foot of the Dom Tower, you’ll find the Tourist Information Centre. They are more than happy to help you book tickets for heading up the Dom Tower, tours or bikes to get around the city. Of course, they can also tell you about everything you can do in and around Utrecht. > open daily from 11:00 to 17:00, Domplein 9

Getting around BY BIKE > Cycling is the easiest and fastest way for getting around town. There are several bike renting spots in the city centre and around the station. Bikes are also for rent at the Tourist Information Centre. BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT > The U-OV day ticket (Dagkaart) is valid for one day (€ 6,20), 2 days (€ 9,25) or 3 days (€ 11,85) on all buses and trams. Buy your ticket at the U-OV Service Store in the main hall of

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Practicalities Tourist Information Centre

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Utrecht Central Station. Children up to the age of 4 can travel for free on U-OV buses and trams. THE OV-CHIP CARD (OV-CHIPKAART)

s a public transport card which is accepted by all operators in the Utrecht region. You can buy an anonymous card for € 7,50 at the ticket vending machines in the main hall of Utrecht Central Station. You can also get one at the Tourist Information Centre. Please note that it’s mandatory to wear a face mask in all buses, trams and trains.

New in town? The International Welcome Centre Utrecht Region (IWCUR) is located on the second floor of the Stadskantoor (Utrecht municipal offices). The staff helps international newcomers and residents with all their questions and paperwork regarding their move to the region, including formalities with the municipality and the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND). The IWCUR also provides information about housing, education, job opportunities, health care and more. For opening hours, check welcome.utrechtregion.com. You can also contact the IWCUR by phone and email.

THE UTRECHT REGION PASS

Free tours

provides access to the entire public transport system in the Netherlands. You can book the travel pass online, collect it when you arrive in town (at the Tourist Information Centre, for example) and start travelling straight away. Check utrechtregionpass.com for more information.

Free walking tours, such as Utrecht Free Tours and Free Walking Tours Utrecht, provide you with inside information you won’t find in a guide book. Most of these tours start on Domplein. The Tourist Information Centre also organises walking tours in English.

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1 Werkspoorkathedraal Tractieweg 41 2 Werkspoorcafé De Leckere Tractieweg 43 3 Vlampijp studios Vlampijpstraat 50 4 Hof van Cartesius Vlampijpstraat 94 5 De Nijverheid Nijverheidskade 15 6 EXboot Nijverheidskade 15 7 Boot 122 Nijverheidskade 12 8 Galerie Larik Nijverheidsweg 6 9 NAR - Café der Kunsten Nijverheidsweg 6 10 WAS. Tractieweg 41 1 Miffy Museum Oudegracht 167 2 Neude Library Neude 11 3 Moving Gallery Mgr. van de Weteringstraat 69 4 Stadsschouwburg Utrecht Lucasbolwerk 24 5 Theater Kikker Ganzenmarkt 14 6 Podium Hoge Woerd Hoge Woerdplein 1 7 TivoliVredenburg Vredenburgkade 11 8 De Helling Helling 7 9 dB’s CAB-Rondom 100 10 ZIMIHC Theater Zuilen Pr. Christinalaan 1 11 Centraal Museum Agnietenstraat 1 12 Museum Speelklok Steenweg 6 13 Museum Catharijneconvent Lange Nieuwstraat 38

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Check out online BAK bakonline.org Buitenplaats Doornburgh buitenplaatsdoornburgh.nl Library Utrecht bibliotheekutrecht.nl/english Centraal Museum centraalmuseum.nl dB’s dbstudio.nl Dom Church domkerk.nl Dom Tower (VVV Tourist Info) domtoren.nl/en DOMunder domunder.com/en DUMS dums.nl EKKO ekko.nl EXboot exboot.nl EXbunker exbunker.nl Free Walking Tour Utrecht freewalkingtourutrecht.com Galerie SANAA galeriesanaa.nl Gilde Utrecht gildeutrecht.nl/english Gluren bij de Buren glurenbijdeburen.nl De Haar Castle kasteeldehaar.nl/english De Helling dehelling.nl Hofman Café hofman-utrecht.nl Hof van Cartesius hofvancartesius.nl Hoogt on Tour hoogt.nl IMPAKT impakt.nl De Kargadoor kargadoor.nl Kunstliefde kunstliefde.nl Louis Hartlooper Complex hartlooper.nl/en Miffy Museum nijntjemuseum.nl

Moira moira-utrecht.nl Molen de Ster molendester.nu Museum Catharijneconvent catharijneconvent.nl/english Museum Hoge Woerd museumhogewoerd.nl Museum Speelklok museumspeelklok.nl Netherlands Violin Competition & Festival nederlandsvioolconcours.nl/ english Nederlands Volksbuurtmuseum volksbuurtmuseum.nl/visitorinformation Nicolaïkerk nicolaikerk.nl De Nijverheid denijverheid.com Pieterskerk pieterskerkconcerten.nl Podium Hoge Woerd podiumhogewoerd.nl Quintessens Gallery galeriequintessens.nl Railway Museum spoorwegmuseum.nl RAUM raumutrecht.nl Rietveld Schröderhuis centraalmuseum.nl/en/visit/ locations/rietveld-schroder-house Salon van Weleer salonvanweleer.nl Slot Zuylen slotzuylen.nl/english Sonnenborgh Museum & Observatory sonnenborgh.nl/english Springhaver springhaver.nl/en Stadsschouwburg Utrecht stadsschouwburg-utrecht.nl Studium Generale Utrecht University sg.uu.nl/en Stukafest stukafest.nl/en/utrecht Theater Kikker theaterkikker.nl

Theater Lombok theaterlombok.nl TivoliVredenburg tivolivredenburg.nl Tourist Information Centre discover-utrecht.com Tuindorpkerk tuindorpkerk.nl Het Utrechts Archief hetutrechtsarchief.nl Utrecht International Comedy Festival utrechtinternationalcomedy festival.nl Utrecht University Hall uu.nl/en/organisation/utrechtuniversity-hall University Museum Utrecht universiteitsmuseum.nl/english De Vrijstaat devrijstaat.nl Zimihc zimihc.nl

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STUNNING VIEWS

CROWNE PLAZA

Next time? CROWNE PLAZA UTRECHT - CENTRAL STATION IS LOCATED WITHIN THE HOOG CATHARIJNE MALL AND JUST MINUTES AWAY FROM THE TRAIN STATION AND THE CITY CENTRE. COMBINED WITH SOME RETAIL THERAPY, A THEATRE OR CONCERT VISIT AND A NICE DINNER IT’S A PERFECT ESCAPE.

The hotel is the first Crowne Plaza in the Netherlands to feature the brand’s new design concept. The design of the 144 ‘WorkLife’ guest rooms focuses on functionality and comfort. The stunning views of Utrecht from the hotel room windows are a nice extra touch. The Plaza Workspace re-imagines the traditional lobby and public area of t he hotel and combines a casual and buzzing atmosphere with a variety of working spaces and dining options. It’s a good place for guests and locals to work, enjoy a coffee over a business meeting, or socialise with friends. In addition, the hotel has seven state-of-the-art meeting rooms and The Studio - a private, informal space for social gatherings and casual gettogethers. > Catharijne Esplanade 13 https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/ hotels/us/en/utrecht/utcur/ hoteldetail

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