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Welcome to the latest edition of Eindless Magazine. Once again, we take you on an exciting journey through the diverse world of the Brainport region. As a versatile community of some 800,000 residents, shaped and filled by local and international influences, our region is a bustling melting pot of business, culture, and social developments, the pillars that we consistently address in our formula. In addition, we focus on current events and the exchange of perceptions between people appropriate for this time of year.
With International Women’s Day on 8th March in view, our agenda pages highlight when ‘strong ladies’ such as Ellen ten Damme, Lizz Wright, Alexandra Stréliski, Selda Bağcan, Mariette Petkova, and others can be seen on stage. At Pennings Foundation, there is the group exhibition ‘I am’ with which Maryam Yazdani shows the social systems under choice and self-determination, and International Women’s Day is celebrated by the Latin American CLO at Parktheater. Kavitha Varathan speaks as the Brainporter for this month, and our columnists Jin Chen and Mathilde Lageman share their personal reflections, providing space for everyone’s own thoughts and contributions to the conversation.
Eindless brings together past, present, and future in a dynamic mix of stories and perspectives. The interviews with Queer040 and the Rocking Rebels show how diverse subcultures still deal with affirming or breaking traditional values and patterns. We ask pressing questions, showcase often still secluded communities, and cast a critical eye on societal issues that concern us all.
Many perspectives, new insights; together, we build an inclusive and flourishing society where all voices are heard a nd get equal opportunities to shine. Eindless Magazine showcases this
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The Old Church in Middelbeers is a monumental, little church whose origins date back to the 15th century. It is used, among others, as an exhibition space. To preserve the church, the local community organized a record fair.
PHOTO: WILLEM WOUTERSE
Greek tragedian Euripedes proposed “The first requisite to happiness is that a man be born in a famous city”. Well, we can safely agree it is not a requisite at all! Nevertheless, many influential cities throughout history have inspire great migrations, which makes one ponder there just maybe something akin to happiness, that people seek and probably find in a great city.
What are internationals seeking when they move to the Brainport region? And is Brainport a great city or region in the making? I imagine much like Eindhoven a century ago, when people - mostly from within the Netherlands thencame to be part of the Philips story, people from every corner of the world, come to find inspiration, their calling, and contribute to innovation. I have heard countless ‘Philips Stories’ in the past decade so – from cab drivers, elderly people striking a conversation at a café, a new or old business acquaintance, a neighbor. I realized later people are not really sharing a Philips story, but their own story. These stories even today are their coordinates. It answers the simple yet fundamental question for many - “Who are you?’’ Brainport will be a great region of the future if people find purpose and identity here. Why this? Why me? Why here? Internationals are likely to become ‘Brainporters’, if it is possible to be part of its story.
I lost my career here but found a calling… Brainport has challenged, rewarded and empowered me to drive change from the forefront.
I’m an architect and designer by training, and I experienced first-hand the high threshold to enter the labor market as an accompanying partner. I decided I’m not going to stand-by and watch my identity being reduced to the ‘wife of someone’ when I founded the Expat Spouses Initiative.
Usually, it’s not just an individual talent that relocates, but an entire family that uproots. While the working partner typically experiences a new routine at work, the accompanying spouse or partner often lack access to essential information, networks, or even a natural reason to engage with the local community, leading to mental and emotional setbacks.
Paradoxically, accompanying partners and spouses of knowledge migrants are often highly skilled and educated individuals in their own
right, but unfortunately, are overlooked in the local labor market. Failing to effectively engage them not only inflicts significant setbacks in the inclusion of the families involved but also hampers talent retention in the region-statistics show that one-third of all international assignments end prematurely and nearly 70% is due to ineffective partner engagement.
The Expat Spouses Initiative, driven by a grassroots community approach, is actively working to bridge this gap. Our community is now over 3,500 professional accompanying spouses and partners, and we’re still expanding. In the Brabant region alone, it’s estimated that there are around 23,000 income-dependent partners up until 2020.
I’m a proud Brainporter, because I found my purpose and identity here. With Expat Spouses Initiative, we are helping several other internationals find their own.
Kavithaa Varathan
Founder Expat Spouses InitiativeStrijp-T is a vibrant hotspot. On the other side of the Strijps bultje, Strijp-S is situated. Together, they form the Eindhoven Design District. Strijp-T has its own community. Nearly a hundred Strijp-T’ers come together for fun activities and brainstorming sessions on topics such as mobility or the new function of the monumental weeghuisje.
Would you like to join this active Communi-T?
Please reach out to Brainport Bereikbaar (www.brainportbereikbaar.nl) and Bureau Franken (www.bureaufranken.com), they can share more information.
Van Piere Books, the Eindhoven Library, and literary house Watershed are looking for writers, poets, and other artists or creators for a Stadsredactie – a City Editorial Team. This team consists of a stadsdichter, two city writers, and two creators from other disciplines. Together, they aim to stimulate the imagination, bring more wonder to the streets of Eindhoven, and contribute to the city’s identity. Interested? Sign up with one of the organizers. Visit www.bibliotheekeindhoven.nl/stadsredactie
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hether it will all come to pass as anticipated is uncertain. ASML continues to build tirelessly and at a high pace in Veldhoven, where the multinational is located. Revenue increased by a third to nearly €28 billion in 2023. The manufacturer of highly advanced chip machines steadily expands its activities, buys land without batting an eye, after which construction cranes soon appear to add yet another cleanroom to the already impressive number. There are now 16,000 people working at ASML in Veldhoven. Involuntarily, the comparison with the expanding Philips in Eindhoven in the last century comes to mind.
The politics in Veldhoven is stirring. There are concerns about a society being oppressed. In the City Council, GroenLinks-PvdA has been the first party to speak out about the “shadowy sides” of ASML. Because the “Davids” in the region do not want to wake the giant for fear that the company will start making plans to leave. That seems to be an unrealistic (doomsday) scenario because ASML is connected to a unique chain of regional suppliers, often now just as specialized high-tech companies that not only cooperate but are also dependent on each other’s knowledge and skills.
Nevertheless, GroenLinks-PvdA loudly cursed in the church. And they did so at a time when ASML is seeking attention. Outgoing CEO and Veldhoven native Peter Wennink is concerned about political ideas within the (right-wing) parties that want to form the new cabinet.
If new talent is not available, ASML will look to places where it is
Such as abolishing the 30 percent tax benefit for expats coming to the Netherlands. He fears a decline in knowledge workers, while they are considered indispensable.
The grabbing by the House of Representatives into the Growth Fund to fill financial gaps, while it is intended to stimulate innovation, for example. And making Dutch mandatory at universities, thereby keeping foreign talents away. However, the Eindhoven University of Technology maintains English as the language
of instruction. The growth of ASML depends on new talent. If that is not available, ASML looks to places in the world where it is, Wennink stated.
Despite the almost untouchable position of ASML, the first dissent was heard in Veldhoven at the end of January. The multinational’s tumultuous growth would be the “talk of the town” in the Municipality. However, GroenLinks-PvdA does not want to impose restrictions on ASML but does want to conduct a debate in the City Council on the desirability of the company’s unrestricted growth within the municipal boundaries, no matter how proud the community might be of the enterprise on the other hand. After all, ASML has also become the jewel in the crown of the Dutch economy and the engine of prosperity in the region, including all its suppliers.
Previously, ASML had abandoned a plan for a transferium with 2,500 parking spaces within the Best Municipality before the city council could make a decision, because buses were not allowed to use the A2 highway emergency lane to Veldhoven. Moreover, it would take too long to realize such plans, and ASML simply does not have that time. ASML does have such a
After years of shared adoration in Southeast Brabant for ASML’s economic success, the first voices of dissent are surfacing: should limits be placed on growth?
The Brainport region is under pressure: housing shortage, unaffordable houses, waiting lists for schools, sports clubs, and general practitioners, roads are congested. Meanwhile, the tech giant threatens to shift its focus abroad.
TEXT: HANS MATHEEUWSEN
parking hub in Eersel. However, because buses from there are also not allowed to use the emergency lane (of the A67), too few employees choose to use this option. The company does not want to risk leasing more of such locations without it affecting the immense flow of traffic towards Veldhoven. Cycling is promoted as an alternative.
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ASML is anything but given everything they want, argues Hans van de Looij, vice fractievoorzitter of Gemeentebelangen Veldhoven (GBV) in the Veldhoven City Council. As examples, he cites a zoning plan for De Run where, after good consultation with residents, it was ultimately decided that ASML could not build higher than twenty meters there. ASML should be able to develop, is the common opinion, but in a socially responsible manner. “There is no question of blindly agreeing,” says Van de Looij, “rather, realize that the only sensible thing to do is to continue the dialogue with the company to mitigate the potential consequences of further growth for all Veldhoven residents as much as possible.”
Caution is the key, lest ASML might reconsider their position… Van de Looij warns in his argument against the small-town sentiments that claim ASML gets everything its way. He finds
such sentiments to be unjust and undesirable scaremongering. He then proceeds to caution against the “big brother” Eindhoven, which for various reasons has cast covetous eyes on Veldhoven several times: “If Veldhoven politics start to complicate cooperation with ASML then, in my opinion, it won’t be the company that disappears from our municipality, but
‘There is no question of blindly agreeing’ according to GBV in Veldhoven
rather the opposite: forces might emerge that prefer to see Veldhoven disappear administratively. And believe me, then we would be much worse off!”
It’s a succinct example of the regional administrative power field within which a mature and international company like ASML operates. Globalism versus provincialism, where
self-interest - existence, independence, and autonomy? - prevails over the broad prosperity in the region. As long as administrative navel-gazing and ideological pettiness dominate the debate and municipal administrators continue to fear their neighbours, the threat of departure - or the decision by a foreign company to not come to ‘Brainport’ - will continue to loom over the region like the sword of Damocles in the coming years. Then we may still call ourselves a Metropolitan Region, but we are anything but. n
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One of the larger projects I work for is the BRIDGE Guitar Festival in Eindhoven, which returns to the Brainport region this year from May 29 to June 2, 2024. A festival that connects young and old, expats and locals through music. In addition to major artists such as Floor Jansen, relatively unknown bands play different genres. You often discover something that you don’t know yet but find great to listen to.
I like being in the city, having people around me. If I go out for a drink with my boyfriend or girlfriends, we often go to Strijp-S; The Ketelhuisplein, Biergarten of Blue Collar. Me and my boyfriend met at The Little One, which is temporarily closed, but as soon as it opens again we will definitely take a look again!
I like to go to the park or the forest with my dog Jessy. The Philips de Jong Park is a lovely park to walk in and a forest I like to visit is the Stratumse Heide. Before you know it, a few Scottish highlanders will be in front of you!
I have been able to make many wonderful trips to Taiwan and Korea, among others. That’s where my passion for Asian food started. In Eindhoven I like to go to Hot & Hot, the chinese hotpot restaurant in town. Highly recommended if you want to eat something different!
A musical night out? Then take a look at the Effenaar website. They have very diverse programming. Dance evenings, hip hop, metal, really something for everyone. I love it!
Monique is a freelance creative marketer, specializing in strategy, management, and creation. She enjoys being around people and has a strong affection for Eindhoven.
During her studies, she lived in Amsterdam for almost four years. Monique sincerely missed the people of Brabant around her. In her opinion, individuals from Brabant have a different way of interacting with each other, attach less value to visible status, and have a down-to-earth mindset that runs deep in her DNA.
After her studies, Monique worked for a while as an editor/producer at a TV station in Amsterdam but soon she moved back to the always pleasant Eindhoven.
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In the spotlight of the financial world, women often face a challenging dance, a balancing act between ambition and prejudice.
This predominantly male-dominated world was and remains a challenge for me, and my ‘female allies’, in striving for equality where the first tricky dance step is on the thin rope of gender expectations. The image of the smart and determined businesswoman is sometimes overshadowed by stereotypes where she is considered too emotional or not assertive enough for the tough world of numbers.
The phenomenon of the glass ceiling, though invisible, is certainly felt as an unseen force that limits women in their climb to the top. Despite impressive academic credentials and professional achievements, women sometimes remain stuck in positions that do not match their skills and potential. Where a man does not doubt himself and secures a top position, women are simply passed over or appointed to leadership positions in times of crisis or uncertainty. Such a ‘glass cliff’ position is associated with a higher risk of failure.
The second dance step is the balance between assertiveness and diplomacy. Women must navigate between displaying leadership without being labeled a ‘bitch’ or too bossy. Moreover, women in the financial world must face the reality that networking can sometimes be an exclusive boys’ club.
The lack of female role models and mentors can make the path to success difficult or impossible. Therefore, ‘male allies’ are incredibly important. Personally, I wouldn’t make it in the male financial world without them.
The third and final dance step is the ‘work-life balance’, a challenge that is not exclusive to women, but is often experienced differently. While dads in the financial world are often seen as heroes when they go home early, women are frequently juggling their own professional career and/or being an involved mother. For me, at least, this choice always causes a feeling of guilt and remains an internal struggle that men, in general, tend to experience less intensely.
Despite these challenges, I must acknowledge that we are making progress. More and more ‘leading ladies’ around me are breaking through the glass ceiling. Companies are starting to see the value of diversity in thought and innovation, which is bringing about a positive shift in the perception of women in the world of finance!
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Could Eindhoven become a bit more inclusive? Absolutely, Queer 040 says. The foundation therefore contributes to the integration and emancipation of LGBTIQ+ people in Eindhoven and its surroundings.
TEXT: MARIE-JOSÉ DEKKERS | PHOTO’S: QUEER 040
Chairman Johan Stribos, also co-founder and secretary of the Eindhoven Pride Foundation, shares the fun events with which Queer 040 sprinkles the city with cozy rainbow glitter: “Last year, we started with Saturday Serve, the drag brunch on Saturdays at The Social Hub.”
It was an immediate success: “Three in the spring and two in the autumn, all completely sold out. At Christmas, an evening edition was added because the brunch itself was sold out within two days. This year, four are planned. The Saturday Serve on 9th March is also
‘There, a very prominent Eindhoven resident will perform as a mystery drag’
already sold out. There, a very prominent Eindhoven resident will perform as a mystery drag,” he chuckles. Johan absolutely does not want to reveal which queen it will be but shares that “our secretary and my best friend Dennis Drummen, alias Destiny D, will perform. I am also frequently seen in drag at the brunches, as Jo’anna Gimme Hoe.”
He is already looking forward to it: “Many regular visitors come back because they enjoy it so much. That’s why we also offer a good variety, including in the themes.” At the Saturday Serve, around seventy guests can be accommodated: “Sometimes a bit less if queens come with hoop skirts.” The brunch is made possible by The Social Hub: “They really enjoy the event and want to support our foundation.” The other events put on by the hardworking volunteers of Queer 040 are also well-attended. Johan says, “In addition to Saturday Serve, we also organize XTRA, the largest club party for queers in the south, at Effenaar, and Kernkraft, the only queer techno event south of the rivers, at Stroomhuis.”
Queer 040 is part of the well-known Brainport collaboration: “No one needs to fear being a competitor to each other. From day one, we share news and activities of other organizations through our social media, as a kind of gathering place. Yes, even an “Opsporing Verzocht” (Crime Watch) episode, for example, if there has been an assault. Or positive things, like the Rainbow Square that was opened during the first Eindhoven Pride Walk last year. We have since built up a large group of followers. From there, we looked at what was still missing here. I could think of that myself – I also have an opinion on it – but we held simple polls. People strongly indicated that they missed drag and techno. That’s how Saturday Serve and Kernkraft started, with a beautiful mix of people from the community and those with an open mind.”
In addition to Queer 040, there are more rainbow organizations in Eindhoven, Johan acknowledges: “Like the socially oriented COC, which is well-versed in Eindhoven politics, and DayDayGay (the name, of course, nods to DDW – ed.) in Plug-In-City on Strijp-S that organizes all sorts of artistically inclined events. But there’s a large group that falls between the cracks and doesn’t feel at home on Stratumseind. We founded Queer 040 two years ago with a few friends because we felt something was missing in Eindhoven. Just before the pandemic, we had already started the XTRA party at Effenaar.” >>
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While Johan, originally from Weert, wanted to move to the ‘big city’: “I ended up in Brabant for love and stuck around. But I truly feel like an Eindhovenaar! Gay club PallaZ was my local hangout. On Carnival Friday, there was always a Whores Ball, with many men dressed as women. That was my first time in drag, Dennis’s too, in our dresses from Coolcat. We had the best time, and naturally, it continued from there, also at home parties. We also often participate in Saturday Serve or act as hostesses at the Effenaar during XTRA; you could hire a door bitch, but you can also do it yourself. It’s not just about quickly putting on a dress anymore. You spend two hours on your makeup and padding for the hips and such.”
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Eindhoven could really use more queer vibes: “The Friso parties at the Effenaar have been gone for a long time, and going out in Eindhoven isn’t really great. I don’t like going to Stratumseind - I hear that from many people in the community too - because of the atmosphere that doesn’t feel safe. Rainbow flags that are stolen or vandalized. Reports to the anti-discrimination agency RADAR of cursing and unpleasant comments during the Pride Walk last year. I’ve always been able to say I haven’t been bothered by it, but last year I also had an unpleasant experience. My husband and I were cycling to the afterparty of the Pride Walk, in our foundation shirts with a little rainbow, when we were cursed at from a car window. I ignore that but unfortunately, I also hear more and more that people have such experiences.” And there was still a lack of a real Pride in June, Johan also thought: “We launched it in January 2023. Permit? Reservation calendar? Subsidy? That should have been done the year before at the Municipality. Oops! The press release was already out, the media picked it up. The Municipality, which thought that the fifth-largest city in the country should also have a Pride by now, turned out to be willing, and together with Eindhoven247, we were still able to arrange all the important matters
in time. That coincided nicely with the Rainbow Square. Queer 040 Secretary Dennis is a graphic designer and submitted the winning design. Dennis is also the person who created the Eindhoven Pride flag with the vibes.
Everyone who donates gets such a flag. For the opening of the Rainbow Square, the Mayor had already committed. We immediately also included the Pride Walk, together with COC, and 1,700 people participated in it, while the permit was for up to 1,000. And at the final party in the Effenaar, 2,700 people came, which
“We are here to celebrate diversity in all its colours, together with all the letters of the alphabet” – Eindhoven Pride -
was more crowded than carnival. For us, that was a signal to continue and involve the other queer organizations.”
The Eindhoven Pride Foundation Team, besides Secretary Johan Stribos, includes: Yema Lumumba (Queerhoven), Bas Berends (DayDayGay), Lenka Bachoríková (Culture Prize Winner, Ballroom Eindhoven), Benjamin Ector (Chairman COC Eindhoven and surroundings), Claire O’Brien (Queerhoven), and Rik Verhalle (city expert and organizer). n
SPECIAL FOR EINDLESS READERS: priority for Saturday Serve tickets on 18th May.
Of course, you’ll want to experience the Saturday Serve Drag Brunch & Bubbles yourself! The theme on 18th May is movie music. From 1:00 pm, you’ll enjoy the brunch platter from The Social Hub, unlimited bubbles, and performances by fabulous queens.
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Want to know more, participate? Visit www.queer040.nl, www. eindhovenpride.nl, www.xtraparty.nl, and www.kernkraft.nl
This month shows a great variety of activities to do in the city in the field of music, theater, sports & culture.
FR 1 MARCH
NATLAB • 8:30PM • THEATER
The Circus Coalition selected three short pieces from a new generation of circus artists for the second edition of Great Catch. They showcase their unique talent in funny, moving, and personal theater performances. Luuk Brantjes specialized in the teeterboard, his piece LONE is an ode to being alone. Tête-bêche combines spectacular acrobatics with a diabolo. Harvey Cobb won the BNG Bank Circus Prize with his distinctive mix of comedy, improvisation, and juggling. He performs a part from his first solo Pink Boots and An Alcoholic Sock Puppet. Catch it if you can!
FR 1 MARCH
PARKTHEATER EINDHOVEN • 8:30PM • DANCE, MUSIC, DRAMA
What has to happen for you to feel like a mere clown? A fool on the margins. Someone who finally gets their cake but gets it right in the face. The lowest of all life forms. And what has to happen before you’re completely fed up?
Not content to be the laughingstock anymore? The Underground is a theatre performance, a concert, and a spectacular musical circus, where humour and tragedy are never far away. This inspiring NITE performance is a rollercoaster blend of theatre, dance, and music.
Guy Weizman is a maximalist who uses music, dance, and text to tell stories. Even the costumes from international fashion house Maison the Faux are an integral part of the characters’ personalities. You won’t be able to keep pace with everything that goes on, but no worries, you don’t have to. Just step in and enjoy the ride.
THU 7 MARCH
PARKTHEATER X NATLAB • 8:00PM • DANCE
In the new theater performance Rhythm & Flow by ISH Dance Collective, musicians, freerunners and hip-hop dancers gather round the edges of the stage. What happens when the rhythms of these different disciplines merge or clash?
A dancer challenges a musician, they turn up the beat and feel the adrenaline pumping. They throw themselves into each other’s flow full of surrender. Feel your heart rate rise with spectacular choreography against a vertical wall, power moves on a transparent floor and rousing live music. This breathtaking show will keep you on the edge of your seat.
SAT 9 MARCH
NATLAB • 8.30PM • THEATER
YVES DEGRYSE
“The making of Berlin” is a portrait of a city, built around the exceptional story of a Berliner who worked as an orchestra director at the Berliner Philharmoniker.
A man who would most like to go back in time to complete an unfinished chapter of his life. BERLIN commits, with the help of, among others, the orchestra of Opera Ballet Vlaanderen, radio station Klara, and the German actor Martin Wuttke, to assist the man in realizing his dream. Along the way, however, they find cracks in his story, and the whole project becomes jeopardized.
FR 22 MARCH
NATLAB • 8:30PM • THEATER
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During a sharp satirical housemate interview night at a communal living group, we whirl through perspectives, excesses, and options in a world where space has become scarce. Living space, nitrogen space, breathing space, movement space. Claiming space, sharing space, and the desire for habitable planets… Whether she finds a room remains to be seen, but the unparalleled theatergroep De Warme Winkel guarantees a surprising evening.
TUE 12 MARCH
PARKTHEATER EINDHOVEN • 8.30PM DANCE/DRAMA/SPOKEN WORD
Real freedom, what does it look like? How do you deal with the future if you haven’t had a safe nest? Are you ready for society? And is society ready for you?
In Birds, you are drawn into the world of young people living in a youth care institution. The young talented choreographer and dancer Dalton Jansen often looked out the windows at the birds outside. They were free, yet they spent the whole day gathering their food. How would he himself fare if he were soon free? Would he make it out there in the outside world?
Dalton Jansen won a Zilveren Krekel in 2022 with this performance full of dance, spoken word and music.
WED 27 MARCH
PARKTHEATER EINDHOVEN • 8:30PM • DRAMA
TONEELSCHUURPRODUCTIES & INTERNATIONAAL THEATER AMSTERDAM
The Trojan War is a myth, but the fall of Troy is a fact. But where do the stories begin and the facts cease to exist? When a war rages on the screens of our TVs or smartphones, we think we are seeing the truth, while it is a story presented to us by the media. How are the facts presented? And who benefits?
Troy is on the verge of collapse. The city’s future is determined not by fate or the gods, but by the Trojan elite: Queen Hecuba only accepts victory and is willing to sacrifice everything for it. Andromache must secure the throne for her son. And Cassandra believes she is the only one who can save her family from themselves. Through their position of power, the privileged class can afford a level of comfort and security. Meanwhile, the people are on the battlefield. But what is patriotism worth if overcoming war mainly ensures a privileged, established order?
SAT 16 MARCH
NATLAB • THEATER • 8.30PM
The talented Antonin Rioche enjoys pushing the boundaries between art forms such as film, dance, and theater. In a personal way, he manages to pinpoint the sore spots of our modern life. His first full-length performance, Glitter, is about love, fame, and recognition. It harks back to our childhood where everything seems possible and dreams have not yet faded. A melancholic glimpse of lost moments propels the work forward. The cast embodies, with a hint of humor, intimate memories of dreams that are long behind us. In Glitter, the allure of stardom is set in stark contrast to reality. In a flirtation with tragic burlesque, we are taken to what we all recognize: the illusion of greatness that everyone carries within.
NATLAB • 8:30PM • THEATER
ROSA DA SILVA
‘“I will enjoy myself later.” But when is later? And how do you know if you are enjoying yourself? After living on a pink cloud for a while, Rosa has come back down to earth. Since the birth of her daughter, she wonders if she has truly followed her own path until now. Is everything as rosy as she expected? All the (well-intentioned) advice from (un)inspiring people around her are reviewed. A personal and musical performance, with a mix of beautiful ballads in which her love for Americana and Bossa Nova will clearly emerge! You see Rosa at her most vulnerable, but also at her most combative. Armed with ‘that voice!’, the best voice in cabaret.
The Turkish artist Selda Bağcan was mentioned by Times Magazine in ‘Legendary and Historical Female Singers Living in World Music’ and in Rolling Stones Magazine in ‘100 Best Female Vocals of 100 Years.’
And that’s for a reason! Her music, blending traditional Turkish folk with rock, electronic, and psychedelic elements, is globally recognized and has influenced various modern artists. She is compared to legends such as Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Joni Mitchell.
THU 7 MARCH
Making the most romantic record of the twenty-first century. That, in a nutshell, was the plan Simon Casier (Balthazar bassist) had in mind with his record ‘Love Songs’. And the least you can say is that he made it happen. An album full of love songs is a delicate balancing act. The trick is to maintain the balance between cheesy sentiment and genuine beauty. Timeless, yet modern. Light-hearted, but never without obligation. And always undisguised.
TUE 5 MARCH
The intriguing eight-member male vocal ensemble M’ANAM brings a unique blend of traditional and modern singing.
With a vast range of musical experiences from countries like Ireland and Iceland, they sing in languages such as Irish, Latin, and Icelandic, effortlessly connecting with the audience. Let yourself be carried away on a journey through the mysteries and history of ancient cultures and peoples, with ancient songs dating back to the ninth century and contemporary original repertoire.
FR 8 MARCH
The warm and soulful sound, combined with her ability to convey profound emotion, makes Lizz Wright’s music sincere and moving. Her music is rich with influences from various genres, including jazz, soul, gospel, and folk. The singer’s career has flourished since she was noticed in 2000 for her contribution to a Billie Holiday tribute. She immediately secured a record contract and delivered fantastic performances worldwide. Various music magazines described her as a promising talent. And that has proven to be true!
THU 7 MAART
MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN • 8:15PM •
She captivates listeners worldwide: Alexandra Stréliski.
Thanks to her minimalist, emotionally striking piano music, this modern classical talent not only receives rave reviews but also achieves commercial success; Stréliski is now a world-class artist with a unique classical sound. And you’re going to experience that during this concert!
SAT 9 MARCH
STROOMHUIS • 8:00PM • GARAGEPUNK
A young band from Antwerp making waves with a bunch of talent and an equal amount of passion and swagger. Driven by the metronomically tight rhythm section of Tim Penseart (bass) and Simon de Geus (drums) and fueled by the sharp and virtuoso guitar of Yunas de Proost. At the glowing center is frontman Sietse Willems, who appears to be the incarnate mix of Jim Morrison’s charisma, Robert Plant’s sex appeal, and Iggy Pop’s fury. It’s no wonder the band storms every stage, playing shows as if each one were their last. Mel-theads bring infectious garage, clever post-punk, and (cold) wave influenced by The Chats, Amyl and the Sniffers, Gang of Four, Wire, and - yesDe Brassers and Aroma Di Amore. Catch them!
THU 14 MARCH
MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN • 8:15PM • ROCK
SUN 10 MARCH
EFFENAAR • 8:15PM • JAZZ/FUNK
HBE consists of seven brothers, the sons of jazz trumpeter Phil Cohran (Sun Ra Akestra). In addition to music, spirituality was also instilled in the brothers. Thus, they learned to play the horn from childhood and were instilled with a deep sense of the spiritual connections to music. Since the release of their debut album “Flipside” (2004), this band has achieved leading status. They have already collaborated - toured and/or recorded - with an array of artists such as Prince, Gorillaz, Macy Gray, De La Soul, WuTang Clan, Erykah Badu and Yasiin Bey. Their eclectic sound called ‘’now music’’ or ‘’Hypnotic’’ ranges from hip-hop to jazz to funk to rock.
FR 15 MARCH
Sam and Gert Bettens are seasoned performers on the stage. The beating duo heart of K’s Choice celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2023, adding another candle to their career cake!
They continue to captivate the audience, and their musical hunger is far from satisfied. After gracing both national and international rock stages in 2023, they are now returning to an acoustic setting where their voices and melodies can shine even more. In the early ‘90s, Sam and Gert started as a duo on a small stage. Now, 30 years later, they return to an intimate setup.
SUN 17 MARCH
EFFENAAR • 8:00PM • ROCK
The British trio manages to fuse pop, punk and hip-hop into a hypnotic alternative rock hybrid. The group digs deep into themes of mental health, empowerment and the here and now with a clear intention and expansive vision. For fans of: Nothing But Thieves, Black Honey & You Me at Six.
Imagine what would happen if we gathered together the greatest hits of the past decades and smeared a thick layer of metal on them? Pene Corrida is the cover band with the sharpest edge. A whirlwind of ripping guitars and recognizable dance beats as they fuse songs with metal, ranging from Slayer to Daft Punk and from System of a Down to Ed Sheeran. Be amazed during their merciless pop-metal party show!
During their participation in the Hollands Got Talent in 2023, the band proved that their approach could make metal accessible. They received rave reviews and a standing ovation from the judges and the audience. With their biggest tour ever coming up, the “Bring The Action Tour,” they bring an array of new medleys packed with hits and guilty pleasures from past and present.
TUE 19 MARCH
MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN • 7:00PM • CLASSIC
Perhaps the most beloved musical composition ever: Bach’s St Matthew Passion is performed in over a hundred places across the country around Easter, including Muziekgebouw Eindhoven.
The St Matthew Passion is one of the most well-known compositions from the Baroque music era, with its impressive chorales, arias, and recitatives that convey the emotional depth of the biblical story. This time the work will be in the hands of the Dutch Bach Society - the nations experts in performing baroque.
SUN 24 MARCH
MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN • 8:15PM • CLASSIC
Marietta Petkova is a celebrated pianist whose exceptional talent was quickly recognized in the Netherlands and beyond
She is particularly known for her outstanding interpretation of Rachmaninov’s Études-Tableaux, of which she will perform a selection during her concert at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven. Marietta Petkova knows how to deeply move her audience and bring a fresh perspective to even the most familiar pieces. In addition to Rachmaninov, she will also showcase works by Debussy and Beethoven.
SAT 23 MARCH
MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN • 8:15PM • CLASSIC
Dutch violin legend Janine Jansen is praised for her major solo concerts and she excels in chamber music, including the work of Bach.
This evening, she will perform with the Amsterdam Sinfonietta string orchestra, showcasing both of Bach’s violin concertos and a double concerto. These pieces were written in the 1720s and are among the earliest concerts in which the solo violin was allowed to shine.
THU 28 MARCH
Time flies, but where is time? You have to take time, but then you have to be given time... Time is money, but where can I buy it?
Time heals all wounds and time will tell, but times change and everything comes in its own time....
Either way, it’s time for an evening of timeless musical and theatrical cabaret, totally up to date. In short: Time for Max!
FR 29 MARCH
MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN • 8:15PM • CLASSIC & POP
Enjoy a unique musical experience as Ellen ten Damme’s original compositions, her favorite (classical) music, and covers are transformed into a new and virtuosic classical string sound. Ellen’s versatility provides a glimpse into the past and the future, including new, surprising musical (pop) paths and a newly composed song cycle. The 22-member young and enthusiastic orchestra, Kamerata Zuid, takes the stage alongside Ellen at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven.
SUN 31 MARCH
MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN • 8:15PM • POP
Venice is back! After a sold-out concert in 2022, the band returns to Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
Over the years, the group has gained a large and loyal following worldwide, both for their intimate acoustic performances and their full band electric shows. However, Venice is nowhere as popular outside the US as it is in the Netherlands! From rock songs like ‘Think Again’ to the heartfelt ballad ‘The Family Tree,’ which have become true classics.
SAT 30 MARCH
HET VESTZAKTHEATER • SON EN BREUGEL • 8:15PM
The concert titled “zeijn” is focussing on the journey in finding my identity as being of Indonesian (Indo) descent. Life is a source of inspiration, and I find solace and hope in making music.
In ‘Zeijn’ I reveal who I am, the direction I choose, and the meaning I impart to my life. Join us in this intimate acoustic concert with emotional depth, atmospheric melodies and a characteristic voice. Featuring Addy Toatubun on electric double bass and Stefan van Erp on drums.
FR 1 march 9:00PM
Karaoke with Live Band “YOUTRY” Sing along with YOUTRYband! Don’t be shy, give it a try! Every first Friday of the month.
SAT 2 march 9:00PM
Steeltrain
Blues, Rock band
FR 8 march 9:00PM
Stoeptegels + Afvalmannetjes + Infliktion Partypunk, Grindpunk, Groovy hardcore
SUN 10 march 9:00PM
CPJ Showcase
I.s.m. Centrum voor pop en jazz
SUN 17 march 9:00PM
St Patrick’s day with: THE WHISKY MEN Acoustic Folk Music
FR 22 march 9:00PM
Lars en het Volume = Pop, Rock Private Storage = Rock
SAT 23 march 9:00PM
Sold - Blues rock band
FR 29 march 9:00PM
Beat Oven
Hip Hop artists and dj’s
SAT 30 march 9:00PM
Jamsession
For everyone who wants to play or sing along. Backline and instruments are ready so Come & Play! Every last Saturday of the month
Stage Music Cafe
Stratumseind 25, 5611 EN Eindhoven stagemusiccafe.nl
WED 3 APRIL
EFFENAAR • 8:15PM • ROCK-‘N-ROLL
This year marks 70 years since a young Elvis Presley recorded his first single “That’s All Right Mama” in the Sun Studio in Memphis. The singer is still immensely popular, and so is The Elvis Concert: a tribute production that is presented with a lot of passion and authenticity. Lead singer Dwight Icenhower (USA) knows better than anyone how to make Elvis’ looks, voice and charisma his own. In addition, several original band members and friends of Elvis are part of the line-up..
“When pulling over to tank at the petrol station in my club jacket,” says Rick de Groot (35) of Rocking Rebels, “you see people look. And they quickly turn away. But good to know, we’re not a biker club. We have about 25 members, one of them has a motorcycle. We like to get rid of the stigma. Rocking Rebels is a brotherhood that preserves and promotes rock-’n-roll, and rockabilly in particular.”TEXT: FRANK VONKEN | PHOTO: PHOTOARCHIVE ROCKING REBELS
The brotherhood does this, among other things, by visiting rock-’n-roll meetings all over Europe. And the Club organizes festivals. For instance, Rocking Rebels is celebrating its own party in Asten on 12th & 13th April. It will be 45 years since the Club was founded. Hotel Nobis has been rented, and the 500 available tickets were quickly sold. The lineup includes bands like The Polecats, Matchbox, The Deltas, and Mac Taple from Eindhoven.
Rocking Rebels originated from the Elvis Gang. This group was not well-regarded in Eindhoven in the seventies. Even
‘Even the police were afraid of us”
the police were afraid of them. When the name changed to Rocking Rebels in 1979, the identity did not. However, many members no longer wanted trouble. And their interest in rock-’n-roll did not stop at Elvis, the god of then Chairman Frans van Dorst. Irreconcilable differences regarding the character of the Club emerged. This led to the dissolution of Rocking Rebels in 1984. As of February 2024, Rocking Rebels have been active again. The Board of the brotherhood is present in the Stratum Community Centre Fab28. The board members: Chairman Bendix
Goudzwaard (52), the Gestel Secretary Jan de Nies (64) - who has been called Jan van Gestel for decades - Merchandiser Gerard Holland (58), and Treasurer Rick de Groot (35).
Elvis Gang founder Frans van Dorst also joins in, but he can’t stay long. Van Gestel works as a stadium manager for the football club FC Eindhoven. “In 2014, a few of us were at a beach bar near Barcelona,” he says. “We didn’t exist anymore, but we were still wearing our Rebels jackets. A Spaniard shouted: “Hey, you from Eindhoven!” Those guys treated us like kings. We could drink whatever we wanted. Well, we always grabbed everything.” Holland: “Especially if it was for free.” The Rebels thus enjoyed fame even in Mediterranean Europe. “We were icons in England,” says Van Gestel.
Most members wear the controversial American Confederate flag on their jacket. “In principle, it stands for brotherhood and independence,” says Van Dorst. “But in America, the flag is regularly misused by rednecks. We are definitely against any form of racism.” Entrepreneur De Groot is not only the Tre-
“And the American rockabilly scene knew about us too. Even Brian ‘Zwetser’ from Stray Cats knows us. Yes, I know his name is Setzer, he wore our jacket. At a Johnny Cash night in the Klokgebouw, we met everyone from the past. We decided to breathe new life into Rocking Rebels.” The brotherhood was registered with the Chamber of Commerce in March 2015. Goudzwaard progressed from member to chairman. “Rocking Rebels took a different direction,” says the chief engineer of a tugboat. “That required a calm chairman. Less emotional than Frans (van Dorst, ed), who is now our ambassador.
My job on the tugboat? One time you’re in Tahiti, another time somewhere in Africa. But always with my Rebels jacket on. Six weeks on, six weeks off. You really need to have a strong woman by your side for that.” Holland can’t resist commenting: “Six weeks on, six weeks off... she just doesn’t want you at home too often.”
‘We are definitely against any form of racism’
asurer of Rocking Rebels, but he also takes care of organizing trips to foreign meetings and setting up their own events. “Rick is the most modern of the bunch,” says Holland, who works as a team leader at a pharmaceutical wholesaler.
“When the board met, Rick was the only one with a laptop. He has professionalized things.”
De Groot modestly deflects not all the praise. “The other guys are just as important,” he says. “So, Frans’s role has become smaller. But everyone knows him. If Frans doesn’t show up, 500 people won’t come to Asten.” The board is already busy organizing the 46th year of Rocking Rebels. More information will be available in due time on the website: rockingrebels.nl
The club is aging, De Groot also knows: “We need young blood, but people with the ‘vest syndrome’ can immediately bugger off. It’s about brotherhood. When a Rebel is stranded somewhere with a broken car, he should be able to count on his brothers.”
His father ‘Toolie’ passed away in 2009. “He was fifty,” says De Groot Jr. “My father was part of Rocking Rebels, but he never revealed much about it. On his deathbed, various people I didn’t know visited him. And I often heard: “Are you Toolie’s son?” Among his stuff, I found The Polecats and Matchbox records. These bands are in Asten, how great is that? Through stories and photos, I learned a lot about my father. I’m proud to follow in his footsteps.” n
‘Our staff must be as diverse as the people in the city’
“Eindhoven, work for what you stand for,” is the theme of the labour market campaign \=by the Eindhoven Municipality. Because no matter what you stand for, at the Municipality you will find a job that suits you. The campaign aims to contribute to positioning the organization as a pleasant employer for everyone. Because the Municipality also works hard to attract and retain suitable people. Alderman Mieke Verhees and Sharon Augustus, specialist in inclusion, diversity, and onboarding, discuss this further.
MIEKE VERHEES IS COUNCILOR FOR HOUSING, NEIGHBORHOODS, SPACE, AND SERVICES
‘It is meaningful, you can make a difference.’
“Working for a municipality means that you are committed to the people in the city. It is meaningful, you can make a difference. In conversations with employees, I often hear that this is an important motivator,” Mieke explains. “At the moment, we can fortunately say that there are still enough candidates responding to almost every vacancy. Our challenge mainly lies in attracting people with different backgrounds who look at our challenges from other perspectives. Specifically, people who might not quickly see themselves working at a municipality, those are the ones we are looking for! We would like the people who work at the Municipality to be as diverse as the people in our city. That only makes our service to the city better. The challenges in the city are significant. As a municipal organization, we can only respond well if we have the city’s diversity within our team.”
The city is growing, and the organization is growing with it. Attracting the right people starts with the recruitment and selection of employees. Sharon deals with the challenge of attracting suitable people on a daily basis: “By selecting objectively and treating everyone equally, we will achieve more diversity in the organization. Thus, we continuously work on improving our job postings. Everyone should feel addressed by our vacancies, including those who have never worked for a municipality before. We try to eliminate as many criteria as possible that are not really necessary for the start of a position. Anything that can be learned in practice can be removed from the job description. Since September 2023, applicants no longer need to write a covering letter. The reason for this is that we select based on objective aspects such as competencies, knowledge, and skills. This was a big change for everyone and was not decided lightly. Research shows that personality traits, such as being enthusiastic or fitting within a team, do not predict how someone will perform in a role. In addition, there are many qualified candidates who might not be able to sell themselves on paper, but perfectly match the desired profile.”
The recruiters pay close attention to what someone is capable of: “We are increasingly eliminating the strict requirement of a completed education and asking for a work and thinking level in our vacancies. If a vacancy asks for an HBO work and thinking level and a candidate with an MBO education level and several years in a similar function applies, we advocate for inviting them anyway. In addition, we have removed from all vacancies that experience with a municipality is a plus. For some functions, that’s useful, but we want everyone to be able to work here. Continuously offering opportunities to the same group of people does not contribute to an organization’s diversity.”
Not only the recruiters focus on objective selection and equal treatment. Supervisors are also trained in offering equal opportunities for entry and advancement, and there is also training for employees on themes such as social manners, providing equal opportunities (anti-discrimination), and leadership development.
‘Young people have a fresh perspective and bring innovation with them. That is very welcome.’
To attract more young talent, the Municipality works closely with educational institutions. Sharon says, “From experience, we know that interns and trainees have a great chance of entering as employees after their studies. Therefore, it is intended that the number of internships and traineeships increases each year”. Mieke Verhees sees the added value of this every day: ‘Young people have a fresh perspective and bring innovation with them. That is very welcome. Our largest group of employees is over 45. We have a lot of knowledge and experience, but the addition and input of young employees are urgently needed to prepare our organization for the future.’”
New employees can expect a warm welcome from their immediate colleagues and HR professionals. Keeping employees engaged and retained is a key priority. As such, there is significant emphasis on career advancement, through numerous training opportunities and a development programme. The benefit of being such a large organization is the abundance of possibilities available. Mieke Verhees notes, “You really don’t need to do the same job here for 10 years. In fact, we’d prefer that you didn’t, as change keeps people invigorated!”
“Do you have a tip for applying to the Municipality?” Sharon is willing to offer one. “Every vacancy lists 3 to 5 competencies needed to perform the job. So, make sure your CV demonstrates how you have used the required competencies, because that’s what the recruiter looks at. We don’t need to read hobbies, personal details, or jokes in your CV. We mainly want to bring in a good candidate!”
Mieke concludes: “The Municipality wants to offer everyone equal opportunities. To be an organization where it is pleasant to work, where people care for each other, and where everyone can be themselves. Regardless of where you come from, how old you are, what you believe in, or who you love. That’s what we stand for! So, if you want to or know someone who wants to work for the city, take a look at www.werkenvooreindhoven.nl.”
FROM THU 7 MARCH
NATLAB
NICOLAJ ARCEL
1755, Denmark. Captain Ludvig Kahlen has set himself the goal of making the untamed Danish heath habitable to build a colony in the name of King Frederik V. In return, he expects a royal title with the accompanying honour and wealth. However, Kahlen quickly makes an enemy. According to the ruthless landowner, Frederik de Schinkel, the piece of land belongs to him.
FROM THU 14 MARCH
TATIANA HUEZO
A documentary that takes you to the paradisiacal El Eco (The Echo) in Mexico. Here, high on a hill, a small community has nestled amid vast nature. The men mostly work outside the home, leaving the women and children to determine the rhythm of life. An intimate miracle of a film, where you can feel the love and warmth for each other. How thrilling it is, to be at the mercy of nature’s whims. It’s no wonder the film became a crowd favourite at IDFA and was awarded both Best Documentary and Best Direction at the Berlin Film Festival.
FROM THU 21 MARCH
HAMAGUCHI RYUSUKE
Takumi and his daughter Hana live in the village of Mizubiki near Tokyo. Like the generations before them, they lead a modest life in harmony with nature. One day, plans to build a glamping site near Takumi’s house are revealed, which will affect their water supply, causing unrest among the residents. The arrival of the glamping site will permanently change the peaceful community and surrounding environment, having severe consequences for Takumi’s life.
WED 20 • WED 27 MARCH & WED 3 APRIL
NATLAB • COURSEKEVIN TOMA
We tend to see film as a visual medium, but how differently would images work if there was no sound or if the composer had chosen slightly different music? With the three-part course The Power of Film Music, Kevin Toma (film critic, composer, and pianist) advocates for a more attentive approach to film music. Through numerous stimulating film clips, he explores the meaningful way in which music, sound, and image can interlock.
FROM THU 14 MARCH
KRISTOFFER BORGLI
Ordinary professor and lonely loser Paul Matthews (Nicolas Cage) suddenly becomes a viral celebrity when he appears in the dreams of millions of people. How and why this happens is a complete mystery, but he’s not enthusiastic about it. Students finally come to his lectures, he gets big brand deals, and his relationship with his wife is great. But then the nighttime appearances take a dark turn and transform into horrific nightmares.
FROM THU 14 MARCH
NATLAB
RAMATA-TOULAYE SY
A heart-wrenching love story set in a remote village in Northern Senegal. Tragedy strikes when Banel’s husband falls into a well and dies. According to tradition, his brother, Adama, must take his place. For Banel, this is a welcome turn of events, as she has been in love with Adama from a young age. As the two become inseparable, Adama starts to neglect his duties as village chief. They dream of settling in an abandoned house outside the village. But when a period of extreme drought arrives, the mood among the villagers shifts, and their plans are thwarted.
FROM THU 15 MARCH
With All Inclusive, we reflect on queer stories and how they influence our history and future. During this edition, we look at In Bed by Thom Fitzgerald. Maybelline has just lost her son and inherits his drag bar in San Francisco. She meets her son’s friends Sienna and Nathan, who help her keep the business, which is in financial trouble, running. Initially hesitant about her son’s legacy, Maybelline transforms into a house mother who takes care of the drag queens under her wing.
ALL INCLUSIVE
SUN 3 MARCH
MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN • 11:00PM • THEATER
PANCAKECONCERT
Are your kids crazy about pancakes and love music too? Then the pancake concerts at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven are perfect for them!
In ‘Pim & Pom vieren feest,’ the two best cat friends in the country embark on a new, funny, musical, and, above all, festive adventure. You might already be familiar with Pim & Pom from their enjoyable escapades. But is Pom truly the wise one, and does Pim talk too much again? Dive into the world of Fiep Westendorp’s Pim & Pom. Join the whole family in celebrating a Pim and Pom-tastic party! Please note: this concert is completely Dutch spoken
SUN 3 MARCH
PARKTHEATER EINDHOVEN • THEATER
Fantastic adventures await Wendy when Peter Pan flies into her bedroom and takes her to the magical world of Neverland.
The fairy Tinkerbell teaches Wendy to fly, and together with the Lost Boys, they discover an island. There they meet the fierce princess Tiger Lily, but also rugged pirates. Is Wendy ready to team up with Peter Pan to take on the infamous Captain Hook? Theater Terra presents the family musical Peter Pan, based on the world famous adventure in Neverland.
After the performance, everyone can have their picture taken with Captain Hook, Wendy or one of the other characters from the musical
SUN 3 MARCH
MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN • 3:00PM • MUSIC/ THEATER
“Me, Little Mozart” introduces you to a 30-member symphony orchestra, as well as ballet dancers from the opera, breakdancers, circus artists, singers, and rock musicians.
You’ll sing and dance (just like mom and dad!) with Michael Jackson, Queen, and Justin Bieber, as well as to the music of Beethoven, Strauss, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Tschaikovsky. “Me, Little Mozart” is a vibrant spectacle and a big celebration for both young and old!
SAT 23 MARCH
MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN • 11:00AM & 1:00PM • THEATER
Are your kids crazy about pancakes and love music too? Then the pancake concerts at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven are perfect for them! Pot-bellied pig Herman doesn’t like competitions.
The chickens around him do. Every morning, it’s about who’s the best, the fastest, and the first. One day, Herman has had enough: he will show who is the fastest. All the animals on the farm cheer him on. Go, Herman! But does it really matter whether you win or lose?
Please note: this concert is completely Dutch spoken
TUE 27 FEBRUAR *
DOMUSDELA • 19:30 U • LECTURE
LECTURE:
Jan Rotmans is a professor and scientist in the field of climate change, sustainability, and transitions. He advocates for 11 transitions to keep our society, and thus the world, livable. In his lectures, Rotmans simplifies this complex subject matter, making it easy and accessible while motivating and inspiring. Tickets: bibliotheekeindhoven.nl/programma
SEASON 2023/2024
SUN 3 MARCH
DE BIBLIOTHEEK EINDHOVEN • 2:00PM
LECTUR:
In this interactive presentation, we will learn through a number of effective exercises from the book “Holistish Opvoeden” how to parent with pleasure and ease by utilizing your four bodies: your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual body.
You will learn how emotions arise, how to manage emotions, and how to guide your child in this process. Additionally, you will learn how to prevent overstimulation or reduce it to an acceptable level Tickets: bibliotheekeindhoven.nl/programma
WED 6 MARCH
Do you ever worry about your memory, or that of someone around you? You’re not alone. That’s why there is “Geheugenkracht,” provided by volunteers from Alzheimer Nederland, Zuidoost-Brabant. During the informal meeting, you will receive information about how memory works and what can cause problems.
Tickets: bibliotheekeindhoven.nl/programma
DE BIBLIOTHEEK WAALRE • 2:00PM • PRESENTATION
Dutch courses: Never underestimate the power of language. Elevate and improve your speech, writing, comprehension and vocabulary with these courses.
• Dutch level 1 (to A1) starts Thursday, February 22, 7pm-9:15pm, 16 lessons
• Dutch level 2 (to A2) starts Thursday, February 22, 7pm-9:15pm, 16 lessons
• Nederlands niveau 3 DEEL 1 – naar B1 starts Monday, February 19, 7pm-9:15pm, 16 lessons
• Nederlands niveau 3 DEEL 2 - naar B1 starts Tuesday, February 20, 7pm-9:15pm, 16 lessons
• Nederlands niveau 6 - C1 plus starts Thursday, February 22, 7pm-9:15pm, 16 lessons
Registration is possible until two weeks before the start of the course. Do you need more information? Call: 040-7820810 (Mo-Th 10am-12:30pm) or mail us: info@vu-eindhoven.nl, or visit: www.vu-eindhoven.nl.
All courses are on www.vu-eindhoven.nl
Does having a biodiverse garden mean that your garden doesn’t need maintenance?
In this lecture at the GroenCafé, Marije van der Park teaches you how to work with nature instead of against it and will lecture you the importance of the soil, as that’s where having a biodiverse garden starts. Tickets: bibliotheekeindhoven.nl/programma
FR 8 MARCH
EVOLUON • 5:00 -9:00PM • NIGHT EXPERIENCE AT THE MUSEUM
Experience the Evoluon in the evening with a drink in your hand, a DJ and a food experience during Friday Next! On Friday, March 8, we will make a good start to your weekend with our evening opening with a packed futuristic program.
Order your tickets via evoluon.com/nl/expo/friday-next
SUN 17 MARCH
DE BIBLIOTHEEK EINDHOVEN • 2:00PM • LECTURE
LECTURE
Author Peter Brouwer gives a lecture from his new novel ‘Op alles wat ik ben’ (‘On All That I Am’). He reads excerpts and discusses the content and backgrounds of a story that closely aligns with the theme of the Book Week 2024: In Our Family. The novel is about the blueprint of a childhood and the background that shapes us.
Tickets: bibliotheekeindhoven.nl/programma
FR 22 MARCH
DE BIBLIOTHEEK EINDHOVEN • 2:00PM • WORKSHOP
SCHRIJFWORKSHOP:
During this accessible workshop we will take a closer look at our family. Was there a motto in your family of origin? What habits and rituals existed? Do you find these habits back in your life? Whether you’re just starting or already are an experienced writer, for all it’s a journey of discovery! Join us and discover what you have to tell yourself!
Tickets: www.bibliotheekeindhoven.nl/programma
WED 13 MARCH
STUDIUM GENERALE, BLAUWE ZAAL, AUDITORIUM, TU/E CAMPUS • 12:40 - 1:45PM • FREE • ENGLISH
In times of armed conflict and war, there are international legal rules that countries and groups must abide by to limit the suffering caused to civilians. Drawing on recent examples, Marieke de Hoon, Associate Professor International Criminal Law at the University of Amsterdam, will discuss the importance of international humanitarian law and how it works in practice, in this free to visit Studium Generale lecture.
TUE 26 MARCH
NATLAB • 8:00PM • LIVE-PERFORMANCE
Maakbaars: is it a live performance or a talk show? Or both? In any case, it’s the creative event where everything revolves around the creation process. We look into the brains of musicians, poets, artists, and all other kinds of creators. An hour and a half full of live music, poetry, and little feasts for the eyes. All of that with a unique twist. City poet and singer-songwriter Iris Penning hosts the evening.
GROUP EXHIBITION
If women are not free to make their own choices, if they do not have the right to self-determination, there is gender inequality. Gender inequality is a result of existing social systems and often leads to oppression, persecution and violence.
Women in West Asia are fighting for freedom and equality to pave the way for future generations so that their daughters can study, work and live in freedom. With portraits by Maryam Yazdani, Gilda Wilpstra Gouhari, Maryam Saeedpoor, Shaghayegh Moradiannejad, Marielle van Uitert, Martin & Inge Riebeek, among others.
UNTIL SUN 17 MARCH 2024
Philips Museum Late
Every first Thursday of the month, the Philips Museum is open until 9pm and has something special planned. Our next evening opening will be on March 7th. This evening you can join our interactive tour for free! As a visitor, you will actively engage in assignments in the museum, with the guide accompanying the group and taking them on a journey of discovery.
HealthLab
During the weekend of 16 and 17 March, the Philips Museum is once again dedicated to health! Learn more about the MRI scan or make your drawing come to life in the Ambient Experience. Take part in the Heart Quiz, measure your blood pressure and much more! Children and adults learn how innovations in healthcare can help us live healthier lives.
Learn more about technological innovations in the Philips Museum
Be amazed by technology at one of our mini-lectures such as: ‘From analogue to digital’, ‘X-ray, from technology to health’ or ‘Sound as fast as light’. You can attend the mini-lectures, given by a Philips expert, on several weekends in March.
Last chance to see the ‘Eyecatchers’ exhibition!
Between 1910 and 1965, Philips commissioned many unique advertising designs. Well-known artists and designers designed posters, brochures and other graphic work. This was the heyday of graphic art in advertising. Eyecatchers shows the original prints, from the time they were first printed and also shows some preliminary studies. You can see the exhibition until 10 March.
Philips Museum Late: 7 March
Minicolleges: 2, 3, 9, 10, 23 en 24 March
HealthLab: 16 & 17 March
Eyecatchers: Until 10 March
FR 1 MARCH UNTIL SUN 7 APRIL 2024
T65 • EXPO • FINISSAGE SUN 7 APRIL
Birds of the same plumage find each other and hang together, enter into relationships, connect without prejudice or judgment. Archie, Edith, the meatball, the daughter, that were the days. All the figures in the exhibition just arrived, sometimes as exhibition surplus, sometimes as a foundling...
Ramon de Nennie not only compiles art magazines or comic books, but also 3-dimensional figures. Found objects, coincidence and bravado are the basic elements for the works that he created for this exhibition in his studio in Vlissingen. During the finisage on Sunday April 7, you can move among them with a musical accompaniment, you can start to feel a little related to these eccentric guests, because they are a bit, but still... talk to them, listen to them, understand their situation, they depend on who cherishes them...
Open on sun 3, 10, 17 24, 31 march & 7 april 2024 from 1 tot 5 u
Language plays an important role in Sung Hwan Kim’s work. In his dreamy film environments, you see that texts and the images not always run parallel. Sometimes the text is slowed down, at other times it is sped up. In the video installations, words play their own role, forming a poetic whole.
In 60-minute multilingual tours, you’ll discover the exhibition Sung Hwan Kim: Protected by roof and right-hand muscles in Turkish, Mandarin or German. Try a language you don’t understand and discover what you experience when you wander through Kim’s exhibition with collage, light, music.
Participation in these tours is free in combination with a valid museum ticket. The dates of the tours are:
• Turkish: Saturday 24 February and Saturday 20 April 2024.
• Mandarin: Sunday 25 February and Thursday 7 March 2024.
• German: Sunday, February 25 and Sunday, March 24, 2024.
“South Korean artist Sung Hwan Kim’s first retrospective exhibition is one big labyrinth of image and sound.”
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For more information and tickets please visit vanabbemuseum.nl
FR 5 UNTIL SUN 7 APRIL 2024
The special thing about this group of painters is that they are all inspired by nature. The uniqueness with which the theme is approached can be found in the materials through which the artists express themselves.
In the paintings, besides the remarkable techniques, the different handwriting is clearly visible. In the Horizons exhibition, at the Kruisruimte, autonomous paintings, sculptures with beautiful paintings and textile works are being displayed. Content-wise, the work of the exhibitors is as diverse and sincere as nature itself. They explore the border area of abstraction; perhaps landscapes can be discovered in the paintings? Impressions of gardens? Associations with trees or parts thereof? In short, the heterogeneity, the different forms of expression and the personal perspective on nature make for a special and original exhibition. For the viewer, certainly a surprising experience!
Horizonten
Gerda Cijsouw - Lia van RijsewijkAnita Roijackers - Henrian Selten
Exposition Horizonten - 5 until 7 april 2024
FR 5 april 6.00PM - 8.30PM
SAT 6 april 11.00AM - 17-00PM
SUN 7 april 11.00AM - 17-00PM
The sun shines. the frost from the ground. the flowers in the bud. spring. time for Seasoning Spring!
About Seasoning: At every turn of the year, United Cowboys invites you to witness developments in the field of live art. We open our doors to local, national and international guests to showcase their new work and... show research. We take the audience through the various spaces in the Arthouse, we stimulate the senses and invite the viewer to observe and absorb up close.
The upcoming edition Seasoning Spring is once again developing a program of new work, which we place in an international context of performances. An artistic dialogue with dance, music, performance and image, in which the physical predominates.
The Seasoning program is curated by the artistic team of United Cowboys: Maarten van der Put and Pauline Roelants
Muziek in de Cathrien - Openingsconcert
March 2 • Catharinakerk • 3:00pm • entrance free
Collegium Vocale Eindhoven o.l.v. Ruud Huijbregts
The Sacrifice – Antonin Tučapsky
14:25 u Beiaardbespeling door Rosemarie Seuntiëns
KamerMuziek in de Cathrien
March 9 • Catharinakerk • 3:00pm
Kali Baldou, fluit; Angeliki Kokkinou, piano
o.a.Bach, Poulenc
KoorMuziek in de Cathrien
March 16 • Catharinakerk • 3:00pm
Eindhovens Kamerkoor o.l.v. Arjan Veen
F. Liszt – Via Crucis
OrgelMuziek in de Cathrien
March 23 • Catharinakerk • 3:00pm
Tannie van Loo
Josef Labor; Joh. Brahms
Muziek in de Cathrien
April 6 • Catharinakerk • 3:00pm
Ariosto Ensemble
Josquin, Ockeghem, Clemens non papa
14:25 u Beiaardbespeling door Rosemarie Seuntiëns
KamerMuziek in de Cathrien
Apri 13 • Catharinakerk • 3:00pm
Ensemble Venti Musicali
Muziek uit de tijd van Lodewijk XIV
KoorMuziek in de Cathrien
April 20 • Catharinakerk • 3:00pm
Ensemble s’OTTOvoces
Koormuziek uit de 19e en 20e eeuw
St. Catharinakerk, Begijnenhof 2, Eindhoven
Kaartverkoop via www.muziekindecathrien.nl
Van Abbemuseum Stratumsedijk 2 040 238 10 00 vanabbemuseum.nl
Academisch Genootschap Parklaan 93 040 243 48 08 academischgenootschap.nl
Carte Blanche Daalakkersweg 10 08 040 245 17 39 carteblanche.nu
Sint Catharinakerk Catharinaplein 1 040 244 88 97
CKE Pastoor Petersstraat 180 040 216 32 63 cke.nl
Bibliotheek Eindhoven Emmasingel 22 040 260 42 60 bibliotheekeindhoven.nl
Dynamo Catharinaplein 21 040 239 31 10 dynamo-eindhoven.nl
Evoluon, Stichting Next Nature Noord Brabantlaan 1A 040 250 4620 evoluon.com
Effenaar Dommelstraat 2 040 239 36 66 effenaar.nl
Fifth-NRE Gasfabriek 5
040 237 60 70 fifthnre.com
Galerie Nasty Alice Sint Antoniusstraat 10 06 34053028 galerienastyalice.nl
Kazerne Home of Design Paradijslaan 2-8 040 207 37 30 kazerne.com
MU Hybrid Arthouse Torenallee 40-06 040 296 16 63 mu.nl
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven Heuvel Galerie 140 040 244 20 20 muziekgebouweindhoven.nl
Muziek in de Cathrien Begijnenhof 2 040 283 39 68 muziekindecathrien.nl
Natlab
Kastanjelaan 500 040 294 68 48 natlab.nl
Pand P Leenderweg 65 040 303 21 70 pand-p.nl
Parktheater Eindhoven Theaterpad 1 040 211 11 22 parktheater.nl
Pathé Eindhoven Dommelstraat 27 pathe.nl
Pennings Foundation Geldropseweg 63 040 3080609 penningsfoundation.com
philharmonie zuidnederland Jan van Lieshoutstraat 5 088 166 07 00 philharmoniezuidnederland.nl
Philips Museum Emmasingel 31 040 235 90 30 philips-museum.com
preHistorisch Dorp Boutenslaan 161-b 040 252 22 81 prehistorischdorp.nl
Stage Music Café Stratumseind 25 stagemusiccafe.nl
TAC Temporary Art Centre Vonderweg 1 tac.nu
Ton Smits Huis Jacob Reviuslaan 25 040 211 47 86 tonsmitshuis.nl
T56
Tarwelaan 56 t56.nl
Studium Generale, TU/e
• De Blauwe Zaal
• Luna, Corona
• Filmhuis De Zwarte Doos
Den Dolech 2 | 040 247 49 00 tue.nl/sg
United Cowboys Kleine Berg 040 237 12 77 unitedcowboys.nl
Volksuniversiteit Eindhoven Kanaaldijk-Zuid 11 040 782 08 10 vu-eindhoven.nl
6 With Roots in ’t Groen, HT Roberts will let you enjoy acoustic music, rooted in folk and blues from across the water with feet in Flemish clay Weeffabriek, Geldrop
8 Viola player Esther Apituley plays with pianist Jeroen van Veen en percussionist Tatiana Koleva ‘Philip Glass; Songs & Poems, Tissues & Issues’. A concert that goes beyond music. With Poems by Lieke Marsman and Ellen Deckwitz. Kattendans, Bergeijk
To the Evoluon Eindhoven in the evening where you’ll find a jam-packed futuristic programme; that is a great start of your weekend. Join us at Friday Next! An evening event with a DJ, music, food and drink.
9 The Latin American CLO celebrates International Women’s Day in Eindhoven in 2024 with the theme: Inspire inclusion. Women from different backgrounds will meet this day at the Parktheater Eindhoven. A great opportunity to strengthen each other’s network..
10 Join Atletiek Oirschot! The Groene Woud Spring Trail walks straight through one of Brabant’s most beautiful natural areas: de Mortelen. Choose your distance, go in groups or individual, enjoy the trail walking or running!
13 With music and disco lights on, you can roll with your friends at the Friday night Rollerdisco, Valkenswaard
15 For many years he was the guitarist of artists like Sanne Wallis de Vries, Paul de Munnik, Jeroen van Meerwijk, Maarten van Roozendaal, Viggo Waas, Ricky Koole, and now it is time for Wouter Planteijdt! Cacaofabriek Helmond
16 When shit hits the fan… What can you do then? A super funny cabaretperformance Who’s the man by Stefan Hendrikx at Het Schouw, Lage Mierde
16-17 On Saturday 16, De Bibliotheek Veldhoven, Museum ‘t Oude Slot, Theater de Schalm and Bruna Veldhoven will host writer Roxane van Iperen. And on 17 March, Literary Café Dommeldal will host her. Van Iperen writes for Vrij Nederland, Het Financiële Dagblad, De Correspondent, she gives readings, and has written several novels.
17 Jan Klaassen gets an invitation from the King to come to his birthday party. Wizard Arie Bombarie is not invited and very disappointed. Puppet theater in het Speelhuis, Helmond
27 A beautiful performance, a moment of reflection. Hundreds of musicians will take you on a journey while listening to the Matthäus Passion. Performed in the impressive St Peter’s Basilica by Kempenkoor. On 25 March, a performance with only the highlights from the Passion will be organised in the Brigidakerk Geldrop
Every day At Van Gogh Village Museum, you can learn about Vincent Van Gogh and listen to the stories in Nuenen, the place he lived and worked from 1883 to 1885. Hear about who he was, what he did, where he lived and who he hang out with. Check out our educational audio tour, set-up in eight languages.
Everyone knows ASML as the builder of highly advanced chip machines, accurate to a ten-thousandth of a millimetre. According to experts, this can only be achieved here, in Brainport, because only in this region
is the necessary knowledge and expertise available. A legacy of Philips that has since been developed into a performance at such a rare high global level that the international competition has so far not succeeded in building such machines.
TEXT: HANS MATHEEUWSEN | PHOTO’S: KEES MARTENS/DCI MEDIAMBut perhaps there’s a company in the region that surpasses ASML? That would be Raith at De Dintel in Best. They also manufacture lithography machines that write on a substrate via an electron beam. But they do it threedimensionally, while ASML does it two-dimensionally, explains Raith Assistant Operations Manager, Ad Fiers. So, does Raith make even more advanced chip machines than ASML? Yes, is the determined answer.
However, the scale at which Raith operates cannot be compared to ASML. There, chip machines the size of a bus and larger are shipped out. Raith’s largest machine covers two square meters. Last year, they sold nineteen of these. This year, that number will be twenty-five, Ad says with pride: “So, we are growing significantly.” Raith’s machines mainly find their way to the research world, he says, universities, and larger companies that develop chips.
ORIGIN
Raith is a company of German origin, based in Dortmund. The branch in Best employs eighty people. Just like ASML, Raith has a network of regional suppliers that provide all the components for the machines.
‘Raith’s machines mainly find their way to the research world’
Subsequently, the assembly takes place. “We don’t manufacture anything ourselves,” Ad clarifies. Not yet, because Raith has recently acquired a manufacturing company, he adds. The secret of the trade here too is exploring the limits of nanotechnology, just like their big brother in Veldhoven. There is a slight difference, though, Ad acknowledges that Raith’s machines are somewhat slower than ASML’s. However, they offer 3D writing capabilities, which is indeed a significant advantage. n
In Eindless, we provide practical information for new inhabitants, aiming to help you settle in and get to know the city of Eindhoven and its surroundings better.
Here are some useful resources and services:
Legal documents
For local information and assistance with legal documents, make an appointment at our Burgerzaken office.
Important phone numbers:
Call 112 • Police: 0900 8844 • Fire Department: 040 260 86 08
• GGD (Health Service): 040 238 94 44 • Hospitals and General
Doctors: - Catharina Ziekenhuis: 0900 8861 - Maxima Medisch
Centrum Veldhoven: 0900 123 20 24 • Central Dentist Number: 0900 P543 77 45
Getting Around
Public transport: www.9292ov.nl • Trains: Download the app to buy train tickets: www.ns.nl • International traveling by train: www.nsinternational.com.
Calendar with Activities
Eindhoven events and cultural activities: www.uitineindhoven.nl. More to discover in Eindhoven: www.thisiseindhoven.nl
Explore the Brainport region: www.regioradareindhoven.nl
Language
• Library/Bibliotheek Eindhoven • Language Cafe: Thursdays, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM • The Reading Pier for children: - Wednesdays, 10:30 AM (for children aged 0-4 years) - Wednesdays, 4:00 PM (for children aged 4-10 years)
For more detailed information and guidance about living in Eindhoven, get access to the recommended Living In Guide by the Municipality of Eindhoven and the Holland Expat Center: hollandexpatcenter.com/ en/publications/living-in-guide. This guide will provide comprehensive information about the city and its surroundings.
events en ambitieuze, toekomstgerichte vacatures op elk niveau.
WERKEN VOOR ELKAAR
Vijftigplussers aan de slag
Workshops, advies, coaching, netwerken
DI 5 maart 10.00-11.00: Online workshop LinkedIn, deel 1
VR 15 maart 13.30-14.30: Workshop in Pand P: Het beste uit jezelf halen
DI 26 maart 10.00-11.00: Online workshop LinkedIn, deel 2 Ben je vijftigplusser en wil jij ook stappen zetten op je pad naar nieuw werk en een vervullend leven? Nieuwe dingen leren, jezelf ontwikkelen en je netwerk uitbreiden? Doe dan mee aan de workshops, persoonlijk consulten, netwerk- en samenwerkactiviteiten voor jou en al die andere vijftigplussers die aan de slag willen in een nieuwe baan of als zelfstandige Online of op locatie. Gratis deelname. werkenvoorelkaar.nl
Inloopspreekuur de Bibliotheek Eindhoven Heb je een loopbaanvraag of wil je informatie en advies over een opleiding? Heb je behoefte aan inzicht in jouw talent? Onze adviseurs denken graag met jou mee tijdens het inloopspreekuur in de Bibliotheek Eindhoven. We zijn er om de week op donderdag tussen 14.00 - 16.00 uur. Reserveer een 30-minuten afspraak voor een gratis loopbaangesprek en/of informatie over leren en werken. www.zuidoostbrabant.leerwerkloket.nl/regionaalevenement/inloopspreekuur-bibliotheek-eindhoven
PHILIPS MUSEUM
Vacature vrijwilliger BEGELEIDER EDUCATIE
Vind jij het leuk om kinderen te begeleiden? Ben je een beetje technisch, kun je bijvoorbeeld timmeren, zagen en/of solderen en ben je beschikbaar in schoolvakanties? De begeleider Educatie ondersteunt en begeleidt kinderen bij Museum Kids Factory, de populaire vakantie-activiteit waarbij kinderen ontdekken hoe leuk het is om te knutselen met techniek. www.philips-museum.com
PHILIPS MUSEUM
Vacature vrijwilliger
VISITEKAARTJE MUSEUM
Wil jij vrijwilliger worden bij het Philips Museum? Als vrijwilliger ben je het visitekaartje van het museum. Je werkt bijvoorbeeld in het museumcafé, bij de balie, als gastheer/vrouw in de expositieruimte of je kunt meewerken aan de diverse educatieve programma’s.
Meer weten of reageren? Mail naar anita.van.son@philips.com
It’s February 4th again, my father’s birthday; around this day, my thoughts drift away. As a young child, he had a great, carefree childhood in Manado, Indonesia. Adventurous Dutch people went to the colonies in the late 1930s to build a life there, including my grandparents. Indonesia became my father’s native soil, and he lived there with his mother, sister, and sometimes his father. He told me what it was like to grow up in the tropics; always outdoors, the adventure, the freedom, animals, sun, and nannies who adored the blonde boy. But one day, the carefree existence came to an end; in 1942, Indonesia was occupied by Japan. The Dutch disappeared into Japanese internment camps. My father was separated from his mother and sister, only to see his father years later in the Netherlands. He was a 10-year-old boy, alone in the men’s camp. A complete upheaval of his existence. He lived in Camp Solo for three years. Every day was a struggle for food, no space for oneself, and death lurking around. Surviving in constant fear. For my father, the absence of his mother and sister must have been enormous. He was entirely on his own. He later told me that the best survival strategy was not to stand out and above all, not to show any emotion. After three years of hardships, the camp was liberated. Through the Red Cross, my father found his mother and sister again. A sheet, a drawn portrait, and a camp scene embroidered by himself were the only belongings he carried with him. Several months later, all the Dutch were put on ships back to the Netherlands, and life went on. My father went to school and later studied in Delft, as if nothing had happened. He had a successful career as an engineer, got married, and even had twins. My sister and I adored our father. Many memories of the camp must have haunted my father, but not a word was spoken about it at home. I did notice, however, that my father was different from those of my friends; food was never wasted, every last crumb was eaten, being scared or crying was not done, and complaining about something simply didn’t exist.
Also, my father showed little emotion or grief, not even when he left my mother and twin sister when we were 10. He left for America and never returned. My father remained restless and started a new life or a new adventure time and again. Luckily, I always kept in touch, sometimes in Thailand, sometimes in America or the Netherlands, and even in his birthplace, Manado, where he stranded with his boat when he made a solo sailing trip around the world. It wasn’t always easy to have my father as a father, but his perseverance and resilience are still an example to me. Every day I meet students with similar stories at our school. War made them flee; trauma and loss haunt them and sometimes lead to confrontations or misunderstanding. But I also see resilience and an enormous will to live. I’m glad that, just like with my father, I’m sailing along on their journey for a bit.
Mathilde Lageman Directeur & mede-eigenaar STE Languages
How do you ensure that schoolchildren make music together, learn more about rhythms, and at the same time receive a fun technology lesson? The March-ine by Jorg Duitsman, Maurits Brock, Kim Duitsman, and William van der Put makes this possible. Together, they conceived and created an interactive, musical game. At the Maker Faire in Eindhoven, they presented it to the public. Rabobank rewarded their design with the Best Maker Award.
The Maker Faire is a global event where tech enthusiasts show how fun it is to create something themselves. Given that this can be the foundation of new innovations, Rabobank sponsors the Maker Faire. However, the designs do not necessarily need to have practical utility. "For instance, you see high-tech designs with robots, but also craft projects like ours," says Jorg Duitsman from Geldrop, who is a technology teacher in his daily life.
Jorg's sister Kim is a music teacher in primary education. "She wanted her
'We thought it would be fun to design something to help her in the classroom'
students to learn more about rhythms and beats. We thought it would be fun to design something to help her in the classroom," he says. So, Jorg, along with Maurits and William, got to work in their workshop, "with my sister as an important sounding board."
The Mars-chine actually looks quite simple. Fundamentally, it consists of circles that are powered by rechargeable batteries. These circles are connected to percussion instruments: think of drums, wooden blocks, tambourines. By pushing plastic pegs into holes in the circles, the students determine the rhythm. With the whole class, they can thus create one large rhythmic piece of music. "Everything about the machine, we made ourselves with our laser printers, laser cutters, and CNC milling machine. The drive and the batteries are housed in transparent boxes, so everyone can see what happens," Jorg explains.
Naturally, Kim's students have tested the Mars-chine. "They love it! They didn't want to stop, which says enough." And now to market it to become rich? "No, we're not interested in that at all. It takes so much time. I'd rather spend that time thinking of new things. But if an external party wants to take this further to market, fine. I'd rather go back to the workshop."
Besides their jobs as teachers, Maurits and Jorg run a small business offering technology workshops and training for education. "This prize is, of course, a great business card. It now prominently features on our website www.praktik.nl."
The Matthäus Passion The Matthäus Passion shall we go or not? And why or why not?
"Ten years ago, my brother persuaded me to accompany him to the Matthäus Passion, and since then, I've been hooked. That is to say: The Matthäus Passion is related to the Passion Time like eggs are to Easter," says a random visitor during the intermission of the performance by the Kempen Choir in the Petrus Church in Oirschot.
TEXT: MARJOLIJN SENGERS | PHOTO: LIZA VAN DE VENThis year, there are seven performances in this region, five of the Matthäus Passion and one of the St. John Passion. The Kempen Choir, conducted by Cees Wouters, will perform three times, while Philzuid, the Philips Philharmonic Choir, Bach Choir & Orchestra of the Netherlands, and the Dutch Bach Society will take care of the other performances. The Kempisch Chamber Choir will perform the St. John Passion.
The magazine ZingMagazine publishes a passion barometer each year. This is a list of all Bach passions performed in the weeks leading up to Easter in the Netherlands. Nowhere in the world are these performances as numerous as in the Netherlands. The number of performances in 2019, before the coronavirus struck, was just under two hundred and fifty! In 2023, the first coronavirus-free year, the figure was already close to two hundred. Despite the length - the Matthäus Passion
lasts two and a half hours and the St. John a little under two - the former is by far the most popular, even among young people.
‘Applaud after the Matthäus Passion is not done’
But why is the St. John so much shorter when the story is the same? "The Matthäus Passion is written from a humanly relatable perspective, with Jesus as a suffering, anxious, doubting man. The St. John is conceived from the perspective of a distant, above-human God," says Boxtel Bach expert Kees van Houten.
GUILT AND REGRET
The denial of Jesus by Peter - 'Ich kenne des Menschen nicht' ('I do not know the man')plays a central role in the Matthäus Passion. Consider the two parts of the work as the parts of a cross; lay them over each other, and the intersection point is precisely the moment of denial. The aria that follows is filled with guilt and regret. 'Erbarme Dich, Mein Gott, um meiner Zähren willen. Schaue hier, Herz und Auge weint vor Dir bitterlich' ('Have mercy, my God, for my tears' sake. Look here, heart and eye weep bitterly before You'). The melody of the alto voice and solo violin are mostly descending and express sadness. The Matthäus Passion ends well, that is to say, even in the music, it becomes Easter Saturday again with the cheerful bass aria 'Mache dich mein Herze rein' ('Make my heart clean'). Applauding after the Matthäus Passion is not done, but some form of release is certainly allowed for the listener, in my opinion! n
Matthäus Passion Geldrop
Highlights (shortened performance)
Mon, 25 March 2024
Starts at 8:00 pm (no intermission)
H. Brigidakerk
Nieuwendijk 2, Geldrop
Matthäus Passion Oirschot
Full performance
Wed, 27 March, 2024
Starts at 7:30 pm
Sint-Petrusbasiliek
Markt 2, Oirschot
Ticket sales online via:
www.matthauspassionoirschot.nl
Elena and Olga welcomed us kindly into their home, a house managed by Springplank040 and shared with two other fugitives. The place is idyllic, surrounded by the greenery of the park Stratumse Heide and a beautiful sunny day. This scenario creates an extreme contrast with the story of two Ukrainian refugees that we are about to tell, while Elena Chop begins to speak with great dignity and melancholy.
TEXT: AILÉN GAMBERONI | PHOTO’S: EDDIE MOL
Iam part of the international community. I chose Eindhoven as a destination to profoundly change my lifestyle away from family and loved ones, adapting to the local culture.”
It is unimaginable for me or any of us to be able to walk in the shoes of these two strong and lovely women. We sometimes had to take a few breaks due to deep emotions. Meanwhile, Elena’s mother, Olga Teslenko, watches me, and we smile at each other, using the only common language to dialogue without words.
When did you arrive in Eindhoven?
“In April 2022. We were living in Kharkiv, the second-largest city in Ukraine, close to the Russian frontier. When the war started, we thought it was speedy, but to be safe, we moved to the western part of the country. But the situation became more and more complex every day. We didn’t want to accept it, but we were starting to understand after the initial shock that this war was only at the beginning and not at the end. Then, my son - who decided to stay in Ukraine - insisted that we go to the Netherlands in Eindhoven, a city that he knew well because he came there often and loved it very much. We didn’t want to leave, but he was right that we would find it here, friendly and peaceful people.
We share the house with two other people, which sometimes is difficult. Here, my mother avoids climbing the stairs; she can walk in the park and meet the neighbors. It is essential because she is 81 years old and doesn’t speak English. Whenever someone walks the dogs in the park, they all come to our door. She has always loved them, and unfortunately, the dog we brought with us passed away recently. Unfortunately, owning a pet could create problems with finding a home, so we gave up on adopting one of our own.”
Are you helped, and do you feel supported?
“People are amiable, and even for her, staying here is a big deal. All the people support us. We came by car and only brought some stuff; the volunteers brought us what we needed. We had moral support from the neighbors and the municipality regarding everything like bureaucracy, GP, and medications. After a few months, we got a BSN number in just ten days, then the bank account and health insurance.
I have been working as a volunteer in a nursing home, walking and talking with older adults with dementia, and then I had to stop when I found a job. Straight away at Primark, then in the logistics. Even though I could do much more, working and being independent is excellent; I feel safer and calmer.”
‘I don’t want to put down roots here; my home awaits us’
What do you do in your free time?
“We travel on the weekend, discovering new places. Last week, we went to Den Bosh. We have friends from Ukraine here, and we go swimming together. And with my mum, I love to taste a good cappuccino in the city center or an excellent pizza at L’Azzurro. She loves Italian food, which is comforting her.”
What opinion have you formed of this area?
“I have traveled a lot, and this was the first time I had been to the Netherlands. This country has supported us entirely, although accepting the culture is a bit tough. I like openmindedness. I love communicating in English. People are very democratic, and I am happy I didn’t find any obstacles with bureaucracy.”
How do you feel living here as a refugee?
“It is difficult for me, too, to consider myself a refugee. I’ve traveled worldwide for pleasure but am not a tourist, immigrant, or expat.
I don’t want to put down roots here; my home awaits us. We are profoundly grateful but can’t wait to return to our country and for the war to end soon. Unfortunately, this is not the case at the moment. We have to steel ourselves and wait.”
We will part with a long hug, saying the only word I know. Spasibo. Thank you. n
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This is the story of Suvigya Suvi who convinced three of his friends to become co-founders of a new, modern Indian restaurant in the city. With a modest start-up investment of €25,000, they joined forces to make their entrepreneurial dream a reality. Despite being outsiders in a market dominated by Dutch entrepreneurs, they persevered.
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Parktheater Eindhoven
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Parktheater Eindhoven
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3pm | Openingsconcert
3:25pm | carillon playing by Rosemarie Seuntiëns
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
5pm | Jazz
KRUIDKOEK
Parktheater Eindhoven
8pm | Theater
Who’s afraid of Virginia Wolff
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8:15pm | Classic music
PROMS 2024
SUN 3
Parktheater Eindhoven
9:30 | Classic music for the little ones - Krulmuziek
Natlab
11am | Cinemini
De slak en de walvis
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
11am | Music
Pim & Pom vieren feest (2+)
Parktheater Eindhoven
11:30am | Classic music for the little ones
Krulmuziek
1:30pm | Youth-theater
Morssinkhof de Bibliotheek Eindhoven
2pm | Lecture
Holistisch Opvoeden
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
3pm | Classic
Ik, Kleine Mozart
MO 4
de Bibliotheek Waalre
2pm | Presentation
Geheugenkracht
Filmhuis De Zwarte Doos
7:30pm | Drama
Perfect Days
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
8:15pm | Pop
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TUE 5
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
8:15pm | Music
Selda Bağcan
DomusDela
8:15pm | Pop
M’ANAM
Filmhuis De Zwarte Doos
7:30pm | Drama
Perfect Days
Dynamo
Free hiphop show home grown sessions
Parktheater Eindhoven
8pm | Cabaret
Anuar, Dolf Jansen & Erhan
Demirci
WED 6
Studium Generale
Blauwe Zaal, Auditorium
12:40pm | Lecture
Minds on Music: Music as Medicine
de Bibliotheek Eindhoven
8:30pm | Lecture
GroenCafé: Onderhoudsarme en biodiverse tuin
Filmhuis De Zwarte Doos
7:30pm | Drama
Perfect Days
Parktheater Eindhoven
8pm| Theater
Anne Wil Blankers, Henriëtte
Tol, Renée Fokker
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
8:15pm | Music
Loreena McKennitt
8:15pm | Jazz
Robben Ford meets Licks & Brains
Dynamo
Eindhoven biggest gaming event eindhoven game festival
THU 7
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
12:30pm | Jazz
Lunchbreakconcert
Parktheater Eindhoven
7:30pm | Theater
De Toneelmakerij
8pm | Dance
ISH Dance Collective Pathé
8:15pm | Opera
Royal Opera House | Manon
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
8:15pm | Pop
Alexandra Stréliski
8:15pm | Classic
Eindhovense Oratorium
Vereniging
Altstadt
8:30pm | Indie Zimmerman
Dynamo
Plus support chris creswell + Northcote
Dynamo • at the effenaar
microwave + the dirty nill
FRI 8
Parktheater Eindhoven
8pm | Dance
Isabelle Beernaert
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
8:15pm | Jazz
Lizz Wright
Parktheater Eindhoven
8:30pm | Cabaret
Jeroens Clan
SAT 9
Parktheater Eindhoven
12:00 | Internat Womensday
Latijns-Amerikaanse centrum voor Oriëntatie (C.L.O.)
KamerMuziek in de Cathrien
3pm | Kali Baldou, fluit; Angeliki Kokkinou, piano
Effenaar
7:30pm | noise-rock
SØWT + Texoprint + To Adelaide
Stroomhuis
8pm | garagepunk
Meltheads
Parktheater Eindhoven
8pm | Classic
Opera from Moldavië
8:30pm | Cabaret
Kirsten van Teijn
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
8:15pm | Pop
Harry Sacksioni
8:15pm | Pop
House on fire!
Natlab
8:30pm | Theater
BERLIN | Yves Degryse
8:30p | Documentary
The making of Berlin
SUN 10
Parktheater Eindhoven
11am | Youththeater
Meneer Monster
Natlab
7pm | Film
All Inclusive | Stage Mother
Effenaar
8pm | Pop
Nacht van de Nederpop
8:15pm | Jazz/funk
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
8:15pm | Pop
Anneke van Giersbergen
Dynamo
W/ cynic + obscura + persefone and more prognosis presents
MON 11
Studium Generale
7pm | Workshop
Performing Spoken Word (in Dutch)
Filmhuis De Zwarte Doos
7:30pm | Drama
Next Goal Wins
Parktheater Eindhoven
8pm | Cabaret
Philippe Geubels
TUE 12
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
7pm | Classic
Bachs Matthäus-Passion
Parktheater Eindhoven
7:30pm | Theater
DOX | Dalton Jansen
Natlab
8pm| Event
Mensen Zeggen Dingen
WED 13
Blauwe Zaal, Auditorium
12:40 | Lecture
Law in War: The Fight for Accountability
Filmhuis De Zwarte Doos
7:30pm | Next Goal Wins
Parktheater Eindhoven 8:30pm | Theater
Gover Meit (Stefano Keizers)
THUR 14
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 8:15pm | Pop
K’s Choice
Parktheater Eindhoven 8:30pm | Theater
Theater Utrecht
FRI 15
Parktheater Eindhoven 7:30pm | Theater
Phion
8pm| Cabaret
Najib Amhali
Effenaar
8:15pm | Pop & metal
Pene Corrida
Parktheater Eindhoven 8:30 | Dance
Another Kind of Blue
Dynamo Support: almost dead + 72 legions atheist + cryptopsy ART HOUSE UNITED COWBOYS
8:30pm | Live performance
Seasoning Spring
SAT 16
KoorMuziek in de Cathrien
3pm | Eindhovens Kamerkoor
ART HOUSE UNITED COWBOYS
8:30pm Live performance
Seasoning Spring
Pand P
8:00pm | Theater
Festen
Natlab
8:30pm | Film
Glitter
8:30pm | Dance
Antonin Rioche
Parktheater Eindhoven
8:30pm | Music
The Legends
Dynamo
W/ macabre + undergang + otto van schirach & more grindhoven
SUN 17
Parktheater Eindhoven
11am | Youththeater
Mime Wave
Natlab
11am | Cinemini
Groot en klein
de Bibliotheek Eindhoven
2pm | Lecture
Peter Brouwer
Parktheater Eindhoven
4pm | Youththeater
Het Filiaal
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8:15pm | rock
Yonaka
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Filmhuis De Zwarte Doos
7:30pm | Drama
All of Us Strangers
Parktheater Eindhoven
8:30pm | Theater
Matzer Theaterproducties
TUE 19
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
7pm| Classic
Bachs Matthäus-Passion
Dynamo
Frenchcore & raggatek w/ vandal + mat weasel + floxytek and more elysium of sound
WED 20
Natlab
7:30pm | Lecture
The power of filmmusic
Filmhuis De Zwarte Doos
7:30pm | Drama
All of Us Strangers
Blauwe Zaal, Auditorium |
12:40 | Lecture
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Corona hall, Luna building
7:30pm | Lecture
The History of Jazz
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
8:15pm | Pop
Danny Vera: Sold out!
Dynamo
Your favorite sad party emo night mainland
Parktheater Eindhoven
8:30pm | Dance
De Dansers
THU 21
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
12:30 | Classic
Georgia Burashko
Parktheater Eindhoven
8pm | Cabaret
Van der Laan en Woe
Effenaar
8:15pm | Hiphop
Conway the Machine
FRI 22 de Bibliotheek Eindhoven
2pm| Workshop
Bij ons in de familie
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
6:45pm | Classic
Candlelight Concerts
Effenaar
8pm | Hiphop
Willem
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
8:15pm | Classic
Philzuid
Natlab
8:30pm | Theater
Myrte Siebinga zoekt kamer
8:30pm | Theater
De Warme Winkel
Parktheater Eindhoven
8:30pm | Music
Circus Treurdier
SAT 23
Parktheater Eindhoven
10am | Youththeater
De Stilte
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
11am | Music
Hup Herman! (3+)
OrgelMuziek in de Cathrien
3pm | Music
Tannie van Loon Josef Labor
Parktheater Eindhoven
2:30pm | Theater
155
3:30pm | Theater
Dirk De Wachter
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
5pm | Jazz
Brintex Collective
8pm | Music
Music from the Orient
8:15pm | Classic
Amsterdam Sinfonietta & Janine Jansen
Parktheater Eindhoven
8pm | Cabaret
Merijn Scholten
8pm | Theater
Carte Blanche
SUN 24
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
12:00 | Classic
Marietta Petkova
Filmhuis De Zwarte Doos
7:30pm | Drama
Holly
TUE 26
Parktheater Eindhoven
7:30pm | Theater
Geef me de 5
Natlab
8:15pm | Royal Opera House
Madama Butterfly (Film)
WED 27
Studium Generale
Blauwe Zaal, Auditorium
12:40pm | Lecture Our Future
Digital Energy System
Natlab
7:30pm | Lecture
De kracht van filmmuziek
Filmhuis De Zwarte Doos
7:30pm | Drama
Holly
7:30pm | Short films
Kaboom Satellite Film Program
Parktheater Eindhoven
8pm | Dance
Conny Janssen Danst
Blauwe Zaal, Auditorium
8pm | Lecture
Navigating Modern Dating Life
THUR 28
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
7pm | Classic
Philzuid
Parktheater Eindhoven
8pm | Music
Nick Schilder
Natlab
8:30pm | Film
A vida rosa
8:30pm | Music
Rosa da Silva
Parktheater Eindhoven
8:30pm | Cabaret
Diederik van Vleuten
FRI 29
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
5pm | Jazz
Fenix
8:15pm | Music
Kamerata Zuid & Ellen ten Damme
Parktheater Eindhoven
8pm | Cabaret
Ashton Brothers
Dynamo Support: sugar spine + serve breakdown of sanity
Pand P
8:30pm | Cabaret
Valentina Tóth
Natlab
8:30pm | Cabaret
Leids Cabaret Festival
Natlab
11am | Cinemini De kleine vogel
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
8:15pm | Pop
Venice
Albert van Abbehuis
Frank Havermans
Expanding structuresjungles t/m 24 maart
EVOLUON
Spacefarming Until April 2024
VOORAANKONDIGING
KRUISRUIMTE
Exposition Horizonten
April 5 - 7 2024
MU
Plotting patterns & portals
Until March 17 2024
PENNINGS FOUNDATION
I am – Group exhibition
March 8, 2024 – May 4, 2024
PHILIPS MUSEUM
Gerard Philips
Founder, inspirator, innovator
Eyecathers
Sharing graphic arts highlights
Philips advertising
T56
All in the Family, birds of a feather flock together Ramon de Nennie
March 1 – Sunday April 7 2024
Finissage 7 april from 3:00pm
VAN ABBEMUSEUM
Delinking and Relinking until 2026 | 11am – 5pm
Discover art from the collection by smelling, feeling, hearing and seeing.
Hidden Connections
2 March 2024 - 2026 | 11am – 5pm
Ongoing research into the Van Abbemuseum’s colonial past.
Relinking: Kabakov Cabinet
Until 24 March 2024 | 11am – 5pm
Unique insight in oeuvre of artist couple Ilya and Emilia Kabakov.
Display take-over:
Annelies Hermsen
Until 31 March | all day
Van der Valk Hotel
Temitayo Ogunbiyi
Until 7 April | 11am – 5pm Playscape in the oval museum patio.
Sung Hwan Kim
Until 26 May 11am – 5pm
With collage, performance, music and light, explores themes of ‘migration’ and ‘borders’.
Friday Next
Fri March 8
Experience the Evoluon in the evening with futuristic programmes.
PENNINGS FOUNDATION
Wed March 13 - 8–9.30 pm
Lecture by Bertien van Manen
Daily tours
Guided tours:
daily 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Architecture tour: Sun 3 March | 1:30 – 2:30pm
Short tours about a specific artwork: daily | 3 – 3:15pm (Dutch) & 3:30 – 3:45pm (English)
Feldenkrais lesson
Fri 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 March
2024 | 9:15 – 10:30am.
Workshop: awareness through movement. 8 March is a special with artist Yael Davids.
Unlimited Van Abbe
Sun 10 March 2024 | 2 –4pm: multi-sensory tour for blind and visually impaired visitors
Mon 11 March 2024 | 1.30 – 3pm: Unforgettable Van Abbe – Tour for visitors dealing with dementia
Multi-lingual tours
Sung Hwan Kim
Sat 24 Feb. & Sa 20 April: Turkish
Sun 25 February & Thu 7 March: Mandarin
Sun 25 February & Sun 24 March: German
Van Abbemuseum
Family Art Club
Sat 2 March | 2 – 4pm
Viewing and making art for the whole family.
Children’s Art Club
Sat 9, 16, 23 & 30 March | 2 – 4pm
Viewing and making art for kids aged 6 to 12.
Theatre tour
Sun 3 March 2024: 12:30 – 1:15pm
A creative voyage of discovery for 6+.27 feb
De Bibliotheek Eindhoven
7:30pm | lecture Jan Rotmans
