Eindless Magazine December 2024 January 2025 ENG by Uit In Eindhoven

Photo interview Willem van Hoorn

Like a Slice of Christmas Stollen

The winter months are a time of coming together, traditions and reflection. In this edition of Eindless we want to offer a place where all these elements come together. While the cold air outside surrounds us, we bring you stories and insights that radiate warmth and connection.

You will meet designer Boey Wang, who is committed to inclusion by developing kitchen tools especially for the visually impaired; a reminder of how small, well-thought-out innovations can have a big impact. The winners of the Eindhoven Culture Prize share their joy and indicate how they will use their prizes. We also delve deeper into the work of Stichting Anders, an inspiring force within the Brainport region that removes obstacles to people’s self-reliance and thus pushes boundaries in a very concrete way.

There is also a brand-new Burst your Bubble, with the story of Ajay, that broadens your horizons with a simple do-it-yourself. We bring you the inspiring activities from the Fontys School of Life, where personal growth and social involvement are their focus points. In our World Dishes & Traditions section, we celebrate the Dutch Christmas Stollen; a dish that symbolizes warmth and sharing traditions.

Just like a Christmas Stollen that reveals its taste and warmth with every

COLOPHON December 2024 / January 2025

Eindless magazine is published by the Uit in Eindhoven foundation

Editing & publication Claire van der Elst, Yukiko Funakoshi, Ailén Gamberoni, Mathilde Lageman, Moniek Louwers, Nikita van Vugt Magazine management & editor-in-chief Lidy Lathouwers

Translations Duncan Hollands, STE Languages Photography Eddie Mol, Willem Wouterse Design & Layout Irene Pijnenburg, Zoubida Tulkens, Plan C

Partners ‘We are Eindless!’ STE Languages, Expat Spouses Initiative Eindhoven, Brainport Development, Eindhoven Airport, Municipality of Eindhoven, Mikrocentrum, PSV, Rabobank, SDK, Simac, TU/e, WTC-E & > 30 collective cultural organizations, affiliated with the Uit in Eindhoven foundation The following people contributed to this edition: Ineke Hurkmans, Ankita Mukherjee

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slice you cut, we hope that this edition of Eindless inspires you, touches you, and perhaps even encourages new thoughts and conversations. That is what Eindless stands for: it makes you a participant in everything that is happening in our region, accompanied by stories that bring people together and make us pause for a moment to reflect on what connects us.

Enjoy reading and have a fantastic New Year!

Lidy Lathouwers Publisher & Editor-in-Chief Eindless Magazine

Brainporter

Luka van den Herik

Between cultures: China Boey Wang

Column Mathilde

Hip & Happening News from the region

What’s on Eindhoven With everything you don’t want to miss

Jong Cultuur Eindhoven Talent Lena Claessen

Eindhoven Culture Award ‘24

The winners

Step out of your bubble With Do It Yourself

Column Loubna

A Slice of Life

Photo interview with Willem van Hoorn

Overview

Podia&Expo December’24 / January ‘25

Closer than you think

Luka van den Herik

‘Closer than you think. I hear myself say that statement more and more to explain that poverty can happen to you. That sometimes you don’t have it all under control and are surprised by an unexpected situation such as illness, domestic violence or bankruptcy and that this can make you feel deeply depressed. People in these vulnerable situations often get stuck because of this.’

These are the words of Luka van den Herik, Stichting Anders Coordinator. Together with Bart and Diana, she is part of the core team.

‘With Stichting Anders, we want to get a stalled situation moving again. Not only is poverty closer than you think, but the same applies to the solution. That is why we also visit people at home to discuss the practical help they need; we think along with them, and we also encourage them to get started themselves first or with help through their own network.

Only when that doesn’t work, we bring these stories to energetic entrepreneurs and ask them to help with what they’re good at, for free. They are impressed by such a story and, for example, donate a floor covering, make a removal van available or connect a stove.

With Stichting Anders, we make the connection, we make a match between the person seeking help and the entrepreneur, and I think it is important to mention that we work ‘demand-driven’ from the person seeking help. As the icing on the cake, we challenge the person seeking help to become a helper. So, to pass on a good deed to someone else, a Pay it Forward. What is striking here is that many people are already doing this, they do volunteer work or, for example, bring a leftover meal to the neighbours. And by being of significance to someone else in this way, the circle is complete for us.

If you recognise yourself or someone who is in such a situation and is stuck, you can always contact us. The same call to entrepreneurs: do you want to be part of this wonderful network with your company and make a difference for people in the region? Do not hesitate to get in touch. Together we will find a way.’

LUKA VAN DEN HERIK 06 18 78 62 80 | E lvdherik@stichtinganders.nl | W stichtinganders.nl/eindhoven

‘Let’s follow the D Boey Wang

When I was still living in Milan, attending design week was a special experience. The city changed completely: eccentric people in bright colours brought the streets to life. My friends and I were curious about the Dutch exhibitions which stood out for their practical approach to spatial planning and high-quality innovative design proposals. Among us, the saying went: ‘Let’s follow the Dutch’. Almost magical. Every year it happens during DDW, the event where all sorts of things are created and developed in a unique, energetic atmosphere.

Designers have a unique gift for making the unthinkable thinkable. One of the most distinctive design projects was the inclusive work of Chinese designer, Boey Wang.

How did you end up in Eindhoven? Do you like living here?

‘Eindhoven has become a comfortable place for me, where I feel connected to the design community and where I can base my work on the inclusive values that I cherish. This environment challenges my perspective and encourages me to approach design experimentally, especially to explore how to make experiences tangible and intuitive. The Academy gave me essential design skills and a transformative vision of design. The perspective on design ‘as a powerful, human-centered tool for social change,’ differs greatly from my experience in China, where design is often seen primarily as decorative.

I discovered the power of hands-on experimentation to shape human behaviour, perception, ethics and culture. Functional innovation, which closely aligns with my dream to realise tangible, lasting social change. The Academy and the design community have provided me with irreplaceable support and challenged me to question norms and think independently. That has become the basis of my development and has deepened my connection to this city. It is a great pleasure to live and work here.’

How would you describe inclusive design?

‘Inclusive design is about creating meaningful experiences that everyone can relate to, regardless of physical or social differences. It should not only be accessible, but also foster a natural and intuitive connection that enriches the experience for everyone. For my collection Haptics of Cooking, I developed tools that seamlessly integrate into daily life.

What was your inspiration for this collection?

‘I noticed a clear void in the market for inclusive kitchenware. By focusing on the tactile aspect, I wanted to create something that makes the sensory experience equal for everyone. This collection embodies that vision: functionality and inclusive accessibility are combined with a refined aesthetic. I launched the brand Sensory Cooking and was able to work with Homeij in Den Bosch to bring the concept to the market. Inclusive design often struggles to attract investment. This is because the focus is socially innovative rather than purely commercial. Yet this step is important, both for me and for the advancement of the inclusive design field. It shows that socially impactful products can reach a wider audience.’

How did the Creative Industries Fund NL help you?

‘Their support started at a crucial moment, just after I graduated. Due to the COVID19 pandemic, exhibitions and work opportunities were severely limited. I was fortunate enough to be part of their Talent Development Programme, which allowed me to explore, experiment and learn from my successes and failures during this challenging period, while also transforming my student project into a viable business. The Stimuleringsfonds allowed me to take root in the Netherlands as a young, international, graduate. Thanks to their support and resources, I was able to refine every element of the design and make the products meet functional and inclusive standards. In addition to the funding, they were instrumental in helping me shape my design vision and methodology and supported my presentations at DDW and exhibitions abroad.’

How was your experience at Dutch Design Week?

‘This was my third year in a row exhibiting in the Klokgebouw, and I am truly grateful for the trust and support. I want to bring accessible, tangible design to the market - a mission that aligns with their vision; they want to create tangible social effect through design. DDW provided a great platform to connect directly with the public, where both sighted and visually impaired visitors could experience the tangible features of Sensory Cooking first-hand. It validated my work and gave me the insights I need to build my ‘responsive, value-driven business with lasting effect’. At the end of the exhibition, a particularly moving moment occurred. An elderly gentleman came specially to my presentation, despite his age and visual impairment. He carefully examined each piece and shared his thoughts with me. Navigating such a noisy and bright space was not easy for him, but he made the effort to be there and asked me how to say ‘thank you’ in Chinese. This touched me deeply and gave me a lot of affirmation.’

What is your opinion of the Brainport region?

‘The Brainport region has had a great influence on my development as a designer and entrepreneur. It is a thriving ecosystem with a deeply open and optimistic mindset, respecting diverse perspectives and encouraging innovative, forward-looking ideas. I feel incredibly lucky to have been able to study and start my business here. This inclusive environment has allowed me to realise my dreams. As someone from a minority background, I strive to unite people through functional, thoughtful design that respects life and emphasises shared human values. My work in tactile and sensory design is rooted in this vision, and Brainport has given me the support and freedom to explore and bring these ideas to the market. I see myself as a bridge connecting Eastern and Western approaches to inclusive design. I am extremely grateful to be able to contribute to the long-term vision of this region, which fosters individual growth and collective progress, making it one of the world’s leading hubs for design and innovation.’

utch’

‘Coming to Eindhoven from Luoyang to study design, and especially learning to ‘think with your hands’ at the Design Academy Eindhoven, has been transformative for me. The Design Academy is truly where my heart lies. Here I have progressed not only as a designer, but also as a person.’

‘Functional innovation, which closely aligns with my dream to realise tangible, lasting social change’

ABOUT CHINA & BRAINPORT

The Chinese community in the Brainport region is growing, especially among students and professionals in technology and engineering.

zAbout 25.6% of international students in Eindhoven come from outside Europe, including many Chinese. They contribute to the region’s innovation system. Some stay for short periods of time to study or work, while others want to settle permanently, which is supported by family-friendly facilities, international schools and integration programmes in Eindhoven.

COLUMN MATHILDE

Kinship

While digging through the bookcase I come across it: a large, black but thin book with the title ‘The school - to Bartel Lageman’ in gold, elegant letters. I vaguely remember that I had already let this book pass through my hands, but I have no idea what it contains. Curiously I open it. Immediately a letter falls out in beautiful handwriting, written with a fountain pen. It is a thank-you letter from the Education Inspector to my grandfather who, in 1930, was about to leave for Indonesia to work there as a teacher. ‘If you need me, I will be happy to help you,’ the Inspector said to my grandfather. This beautiful book in my hands turns out to be a collection of stories from the time my grandfather spent as a teacher in Indonesia. Leafing through the book I come across my grandfather. Dressed in a white suit and tie - that is apparently what a teacher looked like in the tropics. In front of him, a huge group of children watching breathlessly at Sinterklaas and Zwarte Piet, who apparently also visited Indonesia. It could hardly have been more colonial, I think. Reading further in the book, I get a different picture. My grandfather turned out to be an advocate of public education for everyone.

‘Society can only be served by school education where respect for the other person’s philosophy of life is a pre-requisite. A community in which all kinds of beliefs, races and nationalities share and live together.’ I read these two solemn sentences a few times and try to remember my grandfather. My grandfather died when I was very young, and I never really got to know him because of that. What immediately comes to mind is that my twin sister and I always received joint presents from him on our birthdays. I still feel the disappointment that we had to share the tea set. The fact that it was an expensive and large present did not count. I must laugh about it now, that is how a child’s brain works: you want something for yourself, you will learn to share later. Maybe my grandfather wanted to teach us this early on.

My grandfather wasn’t talked about much at home. My father had no contact with him for a long time. The family my father grew up in fell apart due to the Japanese occupation of Indonesia. My father disappeared into the boys’ camp for three years because he was already ten years old, all alone. My grandmother and aunt went to the women’s camp. My father never told me where my grandfather stayed. In any case, he was not with his family. I do not know whether he was imprisoned in a camp or escaped. In any case, he did not return to the Netherlands with his family when the war ended. How painful must it have been to have to make the crossing to the Netherlands without him after all the hardships?

He apparently chose a life there. It was only much later that he returned to the Netherlands, and we cautiously made contact. Because of his death, this was short-lived.

Yet I now look at my grandfather differently. Not as my father looked at him, but through my own eyes. Thanks to the book I got to know him a little: this man was not afraid of change, was idealistic and had a big heart for education. So that’s in the genes.

I recognise myself in him. To get to know yourself better, it helps to know something about your family history. I would have liked to get to know him even better.

MATHILDE LAGEMAN Director & Co-owner STE Languages

‘This man was not afraid of change, was idealistic and had a great heart for education’

Everyone is a future thinker!

The Stichting Toekomstbeeld der Techniek (STT) developed the free online Course Future Thinking to give participants insight into future thinking and how they can shape both their own future and that of society. The course focuses on developing skills to proactively make choices for a future that does not yet exist. After a Kickoff event at Next Nature, Eindhoven, where prominent experts such as Koert van Mensvoort (Director Next Nature), Tessa Cramer (Lecturer Designing the Future, Fontys University of Applied Sciences), Loes Damhof (UNESCO Chair on Futures Literacy), Farid Tabarki (Founder Studio Zeitgeist) and Rudy van Belkom (Director STT) led you through different perspectives of future thinking, anyone can now participate in the course online.

New Year’s Eve in Eindhoven

NEW YEARS EHVE! Enjoy a spectacular light and fireworks show at the Lichttoren with live music by Eindhoven artists. This free event, organized by the Municipality of Eindhoven, is a public celebration, offering a safe and atmospheric alternative to setting off fireworks yourself. With a central show we are building a new tradition without nuisance, damage and accidents. Be there and experience an unforgettable turn of the year! In 2023, the General Municipal Regulations state that self-starting consumer fireworks is no longer allowed in our city. Children’s fireworks (category F1) are still allowed. These are, for example, stars.

Eindhoven Region

Become a Buddy!

Do you want to make a difference in someone’s life? Several organizations are looking for buddies or buddies! From companion buddies for a chat and a walk to shopping volunteers and handymen. Do you prefer coaching or support? There are also buddy projects for people with dementia, young people and families. There are buddy projects at Humanitas, the Vrijwillige Hulpdienst, Taalmaatjes, Lunet... With just 1 to 4 hours a week, you give personal attention and support to someone who needs it. Sign up at: maatjesgezocht.nl

Terminal expansion Eindhoven Airport

Good news for travelers! Eindhoven Airport is expanding the terminal to make room for the growing number of passengers. The current building, once designed for five million travelers, had to handle nearly seven million people. The new terminal, designed by EGM Architects and Partners, will be sustainable. With solar panels, extra insulation, no gas and a green roof. The work is planned so that passengers experience little disruption. In 2.5 years, travelers can enjoy a more modern airport!

Agrifood Innovation Event Future of Vertical Farming

Discover the future of food production during the Agrifood Innovation Event on December 3 at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven. Let be inspired by experts talking about innovative techniques such as vertical farming and 3D food printing. Visit exclusive sessions, network with pioneers and join the Signify tour to see high-tech farming solutions up close and personal. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the revolution in sustainable food production!

AGENDA

SUN 8 / TUE 10 / W0

PARKTHEATER EINDHOVEN | VARIOUS TIMES | THEATRE

To the theatre during the holidays

Celebrate the holidays at the Parktheater! There is plenty to experience in the festive month of December with a varied range of performances.

Enjoy the Political End of Year Show, in which Joost Vullings, Xander van der Wulp and Vincent Rietberge look back on the political year in their own unique way. Or let yourself be carried away by the anniversary show of the Top 2000 Live! The Top 2000 has been conquering the hearts of listeners for a quarter of a century with its special mix of timeless hits and new favorites. And don’t miss the New Year’s Eve performance by Dolf Jansen! A perfect end to the year!

New Moon

In January 2025 it is time for the third edition of the New Moon festival in collaboration with Brabant Kennis. The moon is the symbol for transformation and connection at this festival. In search of new vistas, theatre makers and forward thinkers sketch new perspectives on the Joekomst. Look forward to a programme full of inspiring Muannedien, performances and performances! With Alan de Al. Actor and performance band LaPiratesse (also the cover image).

PARKTHEATER EINDHOVEN | VARIOUS DATES | FAMILY & YOUTH SAT 21 -SUN 29

Friday Doomsday - Remko Vrijdag

A special collaboration between Remko Vrijdag and the Parktheater. The catiaretier and actor, raised in Eindhoven, premieres his very first solo in the Parktheater! He plays his show Vrijdag Doemsdag for no less than two weeks. It is a post-apocalyptic tragicomedy in the most pleasant time of the year, a dystopian one-man show for adults who can handle the dark. With delicious pleasure he tells jokes and sings about how we have let bat come 20. far. You know Remko from, among other things, the Vliegende Pantern, his show with Martine Sandifort and the many characters for various TV shows.

Christmas Winter Circus 2024

Dear audience! It is time for the 52nd edition of the International Christmas Winter Circus. The Hertog Jan Hall will once again undergo a special metamorphosis into a real circus ring. In this edition we bring the best and most beautiful acts from all over the world to Eindhoven! From jugglers to trapeze artists and from clowns to balancing artists. Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon or evening with the whole family in the Parktheater!

PARKTHEATER & NATLAB EINDHOVEN | VARIOUS DATES | FESTIVAL

PARKTHEATER EINDHOVEN | VARIOUS TIMES | CABARET

Eddie

Mol

Scala Photography

Inge

van Beekum

Carla Gorter

SAT 18 JANUARY 2025

PARKTHEATER EINDHOVEN | 20:00 | SHOW

The Dutch Drag Dynasty

‘The Original’ on tour

Get ready for a hot rollercoaster of glitter, glamour and edgy humor! What Doit started as The Rotterdam and Amsterdam Dragshow, has now grown into a true empire: The Dutch Drag Dynasty. Created out of love for the art of drag, they make the biggest drag show in Europe with the best queens in the world!

With Miss Continental Vanessa Van Cartier and winners of RuPaul’s Dragrace Holland Miss Envy Peru! After the success in cities such as Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Utrecht, The Dutch Drag Dynasty goes on tour with “The Original”. The biggest drag production in Europe!

Janine Jansen & Denis Kozhukhin

The Netherlands’ most renowned classical artist? Perhaps even its greatest? One thing is certain: violinist Janine Jansen stands among the world’s elite. Her passionate performances captivate audiences worldwide, filling concert halls wherever she plays. On Sunday, December 1, she takes the stage at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven alongside pianist Denis Kozukhin, a brilliant talent who launched a remarkable international career after winning the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition in 2010. In recent years, Jansen and Kozukhin have become a golden duo in chamber music, exploring timeless masterpieces by composers like Brahms, Schumann, and many others. A night not to be missed!

FRI 24, SAT 25 & SUN 26 JANUARY 2025

PARKTHEATER EINDHOVEN | THEATRE

National Theatre Weekend

The Netherlands celebrates theatre during the National Theatre Weekend with many performances by the Netherlands and a wide range of extra fun activities. During the National Theatre Weekend, you can enjoy great performances for only ￡10,-. In the Pariktheater you can go to the new cabaret show by Karin Bruers, Not Havens & Marjolin Heesters or with the hot family to Fien Teun the Musical (2+).

La Cetra Barockorchester & Vokalensemble Basel

‘Scusa!! Excuses’, wrote Claudio Monteverdi on December 29, 1616, to a friend. He had not been in touch for a while. ‘There was so much work to be done for Christmas’. As maestro di cappella of the famous San Marco in Venice, he was always incredibly busy in December composing for the evening service. So busy, in fact, that music by others was also performed. La Cetra reproduces a Christmas Eve in Venice with music by Monteverdi and his contemporaries. For these Venetian Vespers, Andrea Marcon has selected the finest parts from Monteverdi’s *Selva Morale e Spirituale*, complemented by works by Gabrieli, Grandi, and others. ‘Utterly irresistible and uplifting’, according to The Times. Wednesday, December 4th, live at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven!

Hannah Anthonysz

MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN | 20:15 | CLASSIC

SAT 7 DECEMBER

MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN | 20:15 | POP

Young Gun Silver Fox

The sound of the duo Young Gun Silver Fox is easy to describe: relaxed ’70s West Coast pop with a touch of the eighties, inspired by legendary bands like The Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, and Hall & Oates. Andy Platts (Young Gun) and Shawn Lee (Silver Fox) form a perfect duo, resulting in enchanting melodies, catchy song structures, and beautiful harmonies. A soulful sound that, despite all its influences, is entirely authentic. Put on their latest album ‘Ticket To Shangri-La’ and you’ll immediately feel like you’re cruising through 1970s Los Angeles in a convertible. On December 7, they will be performing at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven for the first time!

SUN 1, 8, 15 & 22 DECEMBER

MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN | 14:00 | JAZZ, GLOBAL, POP

Wrap Up The Year meets Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

With Wrap Up the Year meets Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, MgE offers four Sundays this December filled with music, culture, and connection in their M concert hall. Under the title Wrap Up the Year meets..., they present afternoons co-created with and for the city. Expect performances by local artists, contributions from cultural initiatives, and opportunities to connect with diverse communities. These accessible events provide a perfect introduction to Muziekgebouw Eindhoven’s program and their rich musical offerings.

Will you join in for an inspiring and welcoming afternoon?

FRI 13 DECEMBER

MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN | 21:00 | FUNK

A lex Figueira Trio

He is known as ‘the hardest-working man in the tropical music industry’: Alex Figueira. The Venezuelan-Portuguese musician, producer, and DJ earned this title for good reason! Alex is also the founder of the tropical psych-punk group Fumaca Preta and the Afro-Caribbean psychedelic sensation Conjunto Papa Upa. He definitely doesn’t sit still, and neither will you during this edition of Kaleidoscope! With Figueira’s music, you’ll feel transported to a tropical party. This celebration comes with a musical cocktail of Latin American music, Caribbean influences, danceable cumbia vibes, and elements of funk, soul, and psychedelia. On December 13th, Alex, along with two fellow musicians, will create a dance party at M. The perfect start of your weekend!

TUE 17 DECEMBER

MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN | 20:15 | CLASSIC Bachs Weihnachtsoratorium

No Christmas is complete without Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. The Netherlands Bach Society also celebrates the birth of Jesus with this magnificent work.

On December 17th, Lars Ulrik Mortensen, artistic director of Concerto Copenhagen, leads the ensemble from the organ and performs cantatas 1, 4, 5, and 6 of the Christmas Oratorio at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven. From the very first notes—the characteristic timpani strikes of cantata 1—the Christmas celebration bursts forth: “Jauchzet, frohlocket, auf, preiset die Tage!” With Mortensen’s flamboyant and extroverted conducting, the celebration is truly complete.

THU 19 DECEMBER

MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN | 20:15 |

Lustrum concert (11th) ‘New World’

The concert opens with the jazzy “Sing, sing, sing” by Louis Prima/Benny Goodman, in a stirring arrangement by conductor Quentin Clare.

The talented 15-year-old soloist David Kooi plays the piano concerto by George Gershwin, a colorful collection of moods, feelings and atmosphere and typically American from beginning to end. The name of Dvořák’s 9th symphony “From the New World” is derived from the name ‘New World’ that is given in Europe to the continent of America. He composed the symphony during his stay in the US and is part of the iron repertoire of the most performed and beloved works in classical music.

Evgeny Kissin, Gidon Kremer, Gautier Capuçon & Maxim Rysanov

2025 is the year to honor a great composer: Dmitri Dmitrievich Shostakovich. He passed away exactly fifty years ago, making this the perfect moment for a remarkable project. The concert will feature his three string sonatas – for violin, viola, and cello. With Evgeny Kissin at the piano, Muziekgebouw Eindhoven perhaps has the world’s best pianist, who has gathered three top musicians around him to bring extra brilliance to Shostakovich’s sonatas. This is how to start a Shostakovich year!

SUN 22 DECEMBER

S10 • Groeipijn

With “De Diepte” and her participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022, S10 broke through to the general public. She is now called the crown princess of Dutch alternative pop. Through rap, singing, and spoken word, S10 tells her personal stories. With millions of streams, collaborations with artists like BLØF, Wende, and Ronnie Flex, and multiple Edisons and 3FM Awards, S10 is at the top of the Dutch music scene. Now, for the first time, she is going on a theatre tour with Groeipijn, about the quest for safety. On December 22nd, along with her band, S10 performs familiar repertoire and new music, sharing the stories behind her songs at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven.

FRI 24 JANUARI

MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN | 20:15 | JAZZ

The Köln Concert – 50 years later

Exactly fifty years after Keith Jarrett’s legendary recording of ‘The Köln Concert’, Ralph van Raat brings this jazz classic to life at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven. On January 24, 1975, Jarrett took the stage at the Cologne Opera and played an unparalleled solo piano improvisation. The resulting album, ‘The Köln Concert’, became one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time, loved for its emotional depth and spontaneity. Tonight, Ralph van Raat will perform the iconic album in Eindhoven. Known for his exceptional piano playing and expression, Van Raat is the ideal artist to pay tribute to Jarrett’s masterpiece.

Celebrating David Bowie

Celebrating David Bowie honors one of the greatest and most influential pop icons of all time. Enjoy an evening filled with Bowie classics like “Under Pressure,” “Starman,” “Space Oddity,” “Heroes,” and many more hits at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven. The concert features an impressive line-up of artists, each with their own deep connection to Bowie’s musical legacy. Peter Murphy (Bauhaus), Angelo Moore (Fishbone), Scrote, Ron Dziubla (Joe Bonamassa), Kevin Armstrong (Bowie & Iggy Pop), Ben Ellis (Iggy Pop), and Mat Hector (Iggy Pop) bring Bowie’s visionary work to life tonight. Get ready for an electrifying live show!

WINTER SEASON 2024-2025

WINTER COURSES | VOLKSUNIVERSITEIT REGIO EINDHOVEN

Go for a vibrant winter season

Break through the boring winter months with a nice course or workshop. Experience whether Mindfulness can do something for you in the introductory workshop, be open to a different way of experiencing art in the workshop Experiencing art better or get a taste of the world of gestures in the workshop Dutch with gestures. Would you rather participate in a longer course? Choose Spanish shortened level 1 or (Modern) Greek level 1. New is the course Drawing and Painting Studio where you can develop your creative talents. In the new year, the course Art between Enlightenment and 1919 starts, after which your museum visits and city trips will become even more fascinating.

Take a look at our website. There is bound to be something that interests you: vu-eindhoven.nl Questions? Please call or email: info@vu-eindhoven.nl or: 040-7820810 (Monday to Thursday 10:00 am to 12:30 pm).

Artificial Intelligence: past, present and future

Explore the future of AI in an engaging session featuring experts on its transformative potential and challenges. Emile Aarts delves into AI’s rich history and current stage, Nienke Bakx discusses how AI has been implemented into radiotherapy, and Nicola Pezzotti showcases deep learning advances in MRI technology. This lecture program is organized in collaboration with the Philips Museum.

Free reservations via tue.nl/sg

jongcultuureindhoven.nl

UNTIL MARCH 2025 Jong Cultuur Eindhoven: Discover and create!

From now until March 2025, Jong Cultuur Eindhoven offers a dynamic and free program especially for young people up to and including 27 years old. You can visit one of the Jong Cultuur Weekends, but you can also stay active all year round with inspiring workshops and creative meetings.

What can you expect?

• Making radio at RaRaRadio on Tuesdays

• Stop-motion and textile workshops at Keukenconfessies

• Producing podcasts at Pitstop Youth Center

Word art sessions ‘Jong (M)enTaal’ under the guidance of talents such as Lena Claessen (winner of Kunstbende Taal 2023)

• And a unique opportunity to help build an exhibition at Foundation We Are and De Fabriek

This ongoing program is an initiative of Cultuur Eindhoven in collaboration with 19 cultural organizations, and offers you the opportunity to learn, create and share your creativity. More information about the program and how to participate can be found on jongcultuureindhoven.nl

Step in, discover your passion and become part of the culture in Eindhoven, Participation is free!

The Book Club YA is the place for young adults between the ages of 18 and 28 who love Young Adult and New Adult books. We are looking for enthusiastic members who want to read with us and share their experiences about the latest and best books in these genres.

More info:

bibliotheekeindhoven.nl/boekenclub-ya

Writing workshop: From old to new

Short, easy writing exercises help you look back on the past year. By doing this, you might discover new paths for the new year. The fun of writing and the curiosity about what comes to you from your pen are central.