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Regular sightseeing tours: • Regular Sightseeing Tours of Ljubljana • Experiencing the Roman City of Emona • Town Hall Tour • Sightseeing Tour of the Ljubljana Cemetery
Information and tickets sale: LJUBLJANA TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE– TIC Stritarjeva Street, Tel. 306 12 15, Fax 306 12 04 SLOVENIAN TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE – STIC, Krekov trg 10, Tel. 306 45 76, Fax 306 45 80
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Highlights in September
BIO 50
Roman Stories from the Crossroads In the year of the 2000th anniversary of the Roman city of Emona on the site of the present-day Ljubljana, do not miss the National Museum’s new permanent exhibition on the Roman history of Slovenia. p. 8
24th Biennial of Design Ljubljana, Slovenia 18. 9.—7. 12. 2014
4 - 6 Sep 50th Vino Ljubljana international wine fair An excellent choice of Slovenian and international wines will be available for tasting at the Vino Ljubljana international wine fair, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. p. 17
Dušana Uršič, System of keys, 1973, Titan, Kamnik
3 - 13 Sep Klovnbuf! - international clown theatre festival The Klovnbuf! festival will bring together Slovenian and international clown artists. It will present various styles of clowning. p. 4
14 - 21 Sep Ex Ponto Those interested in contemporary performing arts dedicated to socially relevant themes should not miss Ex Ponto, one of Slovenia’s major international performing arts festivals. p. 5
28 - 30 Sep Perpetuum Jazzile Vocal music lovers will enjoy the upcoming concert by the Slovenian music group Perpetuum Jazzile, famous for their virtuoso style of replacing musical instruments with vocals. p. 14
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18 Sep - 7 Dec BIO 50 - 24th Ljubljana Biennial of Design To learn about recent trends in international design, visit the 24th Ljubljana Biennial of Design, which focuses on design solutions combining high quality with originality and innovation. p. 8
Festivals
Klovnbuf! 3 - 13 Sep, various venues This year’s 7th edition of the international clown theatre festival The Klovnbuf! will bring together Slovenian and international clown artists. It will present various styles of clowning, such as buffonade, circus clowning, street clowning, and music and clowning eccentricities and make sure to create a relaxing and entertaining atmosphere for onlookers and passers-by. www.zavodbufeto.com
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Circus Umbrella Can Be…! - public rehearsal 3 Sep, 17:00 KUD France Prešeren - courtyard Theatre Korolevski Giraf (Estonia), Zavod Bufeto (Slovenia) Julia or Augusta 4 Sep, 20:00 KUD France Prešeren - courtyard Participants of Commedie Dell’ arte workshop; under the mentorship of director Matteo Spiazzi (Italy) Circus Umbrella Can Be…! avantpremiere 5 Sep, 17:00, Ljubljana castle courtyard Theatre Korolevski Giraf (Estonia), Zavod Bufeto (Slovenia) Circus Umbrella Can Be…! - premiere 6 Sep, 17:00 Muzejska ploščad/Museum platform Theatre Korolevski Giraf (Estonia), Zavod Bufeto (Slovenia)
Weatherman - clown theatre 7 Sep, 18:00 Slovensko mladinsko gledališče/ Mladinsko Theatre Aleksej Mironov (Russia) Jelizaveta Bam - clown theatre 8 Sep, 20:00 KUD France Prešeren Zavod Bufeto (Slovenia Interactive circus street actions 10 Sep, 16:00 City centre, various locations Zavod Bufeto (Slovenia), Združenje Cirkokrog (Slovenia) Cirkus Is …! - circus clowns 10 Sep, 17:00 Novi trg square Aleksej Mironov (Russia), Zavod Bufeto (Slovenia), Združenje Cirkokrog (Slovenia) Cabaret of Diversity 10 Sep, 20:00 Stara mestna elektrarna/Old Power Station Nouveau Cirque, My!Laika (France) & Los Santos (Spain)
Festivals
Ex Ponto
Circus Cabaret…! - circus 11 Sep, 17:00 Novi trg square My!Laika (France) & Los Santos (Spain)
B. Brecht: Schweik in the Second World War - theatre performance 14 Sep, 20:00 SNT Drama Martin Kočovski - director Teatar Vojdan Černodrinski - Prilep (Macedonia) Festival opening
Post Circus - urban circus 12 Sep, 12:00, 17:00 City centre, various locations Raw Art (Ukraine), Zavod Bufeto (Slovenia)
M. Inoue: Dojo-ji - dance performance 15 Sep, 20:00 Španski borci Makoto Inoue - choreographer Makoto Inoue ind. (Japan)
Gulliver - My Travels to Lilliput premiere, puppets/interactive theatre/ clowns 12 Sep, 20:30 Mesarski most/Butchers’ Bridge Embarkation and voyage with Mr J. Swift Društvo lutkovnih ustvarjalcev (Slovenia), Barbara Bulatović (Slovenia), Zavod Bufeto (Slovenia)
D. Moravec: The Right Man for Capitalism (Slovenia) - film 16 Sep, 17:00 Slovenska Kinoteka/Slovenian Cinematheque Admission free
Gulliver - My Travels to Lilliput 12 Sep, 21:00 Botanical garden Performer: Blaž Šef Post Circus - urban circus 13 Sep, 11:00 City centre, various locations Raw Art (Ukraine), Zavod Bufeto (Slovenia) What a Circus…!!! - circus workshops, circus performances 13 Sep, 12:00 Dvorni trg Zavod Bufeto (Slovenia), Združenje Cirkokrog (Slovenia) with guests
N. Begović: Cell Phone Movie (Bosnia and Herzegovina) - film 16 Sep, 13:30 Slovenska Kinoteka/Slovenian Cinematheque Admission free Invisible 2: Fu 16 Sep, 20:00 PTL-Dance Theatre Ljubljana Neda Sokolovska - director Theatre Studio Vox Populi (Bulgaria) M. Kovačević: Unplugged (Serbia) - film 17 Sep, 17:00 JSKD, Skladovnica, Beethovnova street 5 Admission free N. Slijepčević: Gangster of Love (Croatia) - film 17 Sep, 18:30 JSKD, Skladovnica, Beethovnova street 5 Admission free
The Ljubljana Castle Time Machine - sightseeing Daily at 11:00, 13:00, 17:00 and 19:00 Departure point: Ljubljana Castle’s Info Centre The Ljubljana Castle Time Machine takes you through some of the most important periods in the history of Ljubljana and the castle towering over it. The tour includes a visit to the castle’s Outlook Tower, a virtual tour through the castle’s history called Virtual Castle, and a tour of the castle’s permanent exhibition titled Slovenian History. Your journey through time will begin in Emona, a Roman city on the site of the present-day Ljubljana. During this leg of the tour, your guide will be a Roman soldier or priestess. Your journey will continue with the story of St. George, who defeated a terrible dragon to save the townspeople of Ljubljana from its terror. On your way through the Middle Ages, you will be accompanied by Emperor Frederick III of Habsburg or his wife, Eleanor of Portugal. A French soldier and a nun will take you through the time of the Napoleonic Empire’s Illyrian Provinces, the prisoners confined in Ljubljana Castle through the 19th century, and Ljubljana’s famous mayor Ivan Hribar through the early 20th century.
Recommended!
Interactive circus street actions 11 Sep, 16:00 Mestno jedro, različne lokacije, Zavod Bufeto (Slovenia), Združenje Cirkokrog (Slovenia)
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21st Ex Ponto - international performing arts festival 14-21 Sep, various venues Ex Ponto, one of Slovenia’s major international performing arts festivals, presents contemporary theatre productions with a particular emphasis on those dealing with socially relevant themes. This year’s edition of the festival will be held under the title “New Bridges”. A new addition to the festival programme will be a programme section dedicated to documentary films. All performances will be surtitled in English.
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L. Đurković: Tobelia - Slovene premiere 17 Sep, 20:00 PTL-Dance Theatre Ljubljana Nick Upper - director Kulturno društvo B-51 (Ex Ponto), Dramski teatr Vratza, Mal dramski teatar Bitola (Slovenia, Bulgaria, Macedonia) M. Džidževa: Persuit of Luck (Macedonia) - film 18 Sep, 17:00 JSKD, Skladovnica, Beethovnova street 5 Admission free V. Perović: Life Is (Macedonia) - film 18 Sep, 18:30 JSKD, Skladovnica, Beethovnova street 5 Admission free L. Đurković: Tobelia 18 Sep, 19:00 PTL-Dance Theatre Ljubljana Nick Upper - director Kulturno društvo B-51 (Ex Ponto), Dramski teatr Vratza, Mal dramski teatar Bitola (Slovenia, Bulgaria, Macedonia)
A. Jarry: King Ubu - theatre performance 18 Sep, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Zoltán Balázs - director Maladype teater (Hungary) K. Krasniqi: Sex (Kosovo) - film 19 Sep, 17:00 JSKD, Skladovnica, Beethovnova street 5 Admission free Ž. Suková: Maria’s Own (Croatia) - film 19 Sep, 18:30 JSKD, Skladovnica, Beethovnova street 5 Admission free E. Zueneli: Tant’amati - dance performance 19 Sep, 20:00 Španski borci Erika Zueneli - choreographer Tant’amat Ensemble (Belgium)
Festivals
Wednesdays 17:00 - 18:30 at Slovenian Tourist Information Centre, Krekov trg 10 The course is free of charge
J. Neziraj: One Flew Over the Kosovo Theatre 20 Sep, 20:00 Šentjakobsko Theatre Blerta Neziraj - director Qendra Multimedia (Kosovo) G. Contreras: Amarillo - theatre performance 21 Sep, 20:00 Anton Podbevšek Teater, Novo mesto Jorge A. Vargas - director Teatro Linea de Sombra (Mexico) Lutke - international puppet festival
12 - 16 Sep, Ljubljana Puppet Theatre The Lutke international puppet festival, held in Ljubljana every other year, brings together puppet troupes from all over the world and features a rich and varied programme of puppet shows for children and adults. The festival selection ranges from reworkings of classic fairy tales and pieces of adult literature to original puppet plays and street theatre performances. The festival is organized by the Ljubljana Puppet Theatre, which contributes to the festival also with its own productions. The University of Ljubljana's Centre for Slovene as a Second/ Foreign Language runs a »survival« language course offering an opportunity to get to know the basics of the Slovene language and some common and useful expressions which can make a stay of a foreigner in Slovenia more pleasant. No registration is necessary for the course. Just come to Slovenian Tourist Information Centre on Wednesday 5 minutes before 17:00.
Contemporary Japanese Cinema
17-24 Sep, Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Contemporary Japanese Cinema is the title of a series of seven film screenings offering a unique opportunity to watch typical Japanese films that rarely find their way into the programmes of European film festivals and get to know the part of Japanese film culture that is not adapted to the taste of Western audiences. T. Toyoda: Blue Spring (Blue Spring) 17 Sep, 20:30 H. Hirayama: A Laughing Frog (Warau Kaeru) 18 Sep, 20:30 H. Hashimoto: Another Battle/ Conspiracy (Shin Jingi Naki Tatakai/ Bousatsu) 19 Sep, 20:30 N. Iguchi: The Cat Leaves Home (InuNeko ) 20 Sep, 20:30 H. Hirosue: Fourteen (Juyon-sai) 21 Sep, 20:30 K. Negishi: Translucent Tree (Toukou no Ki) 23 Sep, 20:30 K. Izutsu: Break Through! (Pacchigi! ) 24 Sep, 20:30
Need a ticket? Tickets are for the majority of cultural, entertainment, sports and other events available from Tourist Information Centres and online on www.visitljubljana.com.
Recommended!
Mini course of Slovenian language
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Exhibitions BIO 50: 24th Ljubljana Biennial of Design 18 Sep - 7 Dec, Museum of Architecture and Design, Jakopič Gallery, Museum of Modern Art
The Ljubljana Biennial of Design (BIO) is a prestigious international exhibition of industrial design products, visual communication pieces, corporate identity solutions, and design concepts. This year’s BIO exhibition will bring together innovative, comprehensive, functional, and sustainable design solutions from 27 countries, selected by an international panel of judges. Since its foundation in 1964, it has featured works submitted by designers and design clients, manufacturers, and students from around the world. Open 10:00 - 18:00. Closed: Mondays
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Roman Stories from the Crossroads National Museum of Slovenia’s permanent exhibition The National Museum of Slovenia’s new permanent exhibition brings together archaeological finds from the time when the territory of the present-day Slovenia was part of the Roman Empire. The exhibition was set up to mark the 2000th anniversary of Emona, a city that stood on the site of the present-day Ljubljana in Roman times. Over a thousand objects on exhibition include an imperial construction inscription dated to 14 or 15 AD, which provides evidence on the time of the foundation of Emona. Another important exhibit is a gilded bronze statue of a citizen of Emona, displayed complete with the reconstruction of its original position in the time of Emperor Trajan. The statue was part of a sepulchral monument obviously modelled on Trajan’s Column in Rome. Open 10:00 - 18:00, Thursdays 10:00 - 20:00.
Doors: Spatial and Symbolic Passageways of Life 11 Oct 2013 - Nov 2014, Slovene Ethnographic Museum This exhibition presents doors as a part of cultural heritage, an element of everyday life, and an object that has many different symbolic meanings. It brings together all kinds of doors and related objects, from the oldest known doors, keys and locks sourced from various museums and private collections to state- of- the- art objects. Exhibited doors tell stories about families of different social and professional backgrounds from various parts of Slovenia, both those who the doors were made by and those who used them in daily life. Open 10:00 - 18:00. Closed: Mondays
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The Mummy and the Crocodile: The Slovenians Exploring the Lands along the Nile 21 Mar - 31 Dec, National Museum of Slovenia - Metelkova After nearly a century, the National Museum of Slovenia is putting on display the Egyptian Collection of its predecessor, the Provincial Museum of Carniola. The exhibition reveals the stories of three Slovenian Egyptologists who brought the objects in the collection over to Slovenia. It is not widely known today that a number of successful explorers of Africa were Slovenian, despite the fact that the achievements of the Slovenian Egyptologists Anton Lavrin, Ignacij Knoblehar, and Josef Švegel (Josef Schwegel in German) were on a par with those of their contemporaries exploring the ancient Egyptian civilization. Apart from the objects that the three Egyptologists donated to the Provincial Museum of Carniola, it was also the stories of their experiences in exotic lands that stirred the imagination
of the Slovenian public of their time. The centrepiece of the exhibition is the mummy of Isahta (A-Keswy-Ta), a priest of Amon, which aroused great public interest at the time it was brought over to Ljubljana along with a stuffed crocodile. The mummy kept at the National Museum is the only human mummy to be held in Slovenia. Open 10:00 - 18:00. Closed: Mondays Free entrance every first Sunday of the month Aquae Iasae - archaeological exhibition 21 May - 26 Oct, Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Aquae Iasae is the first exhibition to bring together the extraordinary archaeological finds discovered during the latest excavations in the area of the Croatian town of Varaždinske Toplice, carried out by the Zagreb Archaeological Museum. In the autumn, the exhibition will also be on display in Zagreb, Croatia. From the 1st to the 4th century AD, the area around the town of
Emona: A City of the Empire - historical exhibition 30 May 2014 - 31 May 2015, City Museum of Ljubljana - MGML
This exhibition provides a comprehensive overview of the Roman city of Emona, built two millennia ago on the site of the present-day Ljubljana. It offers you an opportunity to learn about the city’s birth, life and decline, the everyday life of its residents, and the heritage they left behind. The most recent archaeological explorations carried out in Ljubljana city centre have yielded remarkable new findings. 1 Jun, 13:00 Guided tours of the exhibition in English language 8 Jun, 16:00 Guided tours of the exhibition and Archaeological Park Emona in English language Open 10:00 - 18:00, Thursdays 10:00 21:00. Closed: Mondays www.visitljubljana.com 9
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Varaždinske Toplice in north-western Croatia was the site of a thermal spring and a Roman settlement called Aquae Iasae. Systematic research conducted in the area since 1953 by the Antiquity Department of the Zagreb Archaeological Museum yielded the discovery of a complex of public buildings consisting of a bathing area with various building facilities, pools, and a basilica, and an open area with a temple surrounding the thermal spring. The latest archaeological research, conducted between 2011 and 2012, yielded the discovery of highly interesting Roman architectural solutions and numerous stone monuments, reliefs, inscriptions, and sculptures testifying to the extraordinary importance of Aquae Iasae as a Roman thermal spa centre. Open 10:00 - 19:00, Sundays 10:00 - 14:00 We never imagined such a war exhibition marking the centenary of the First World War 22 Jun 2014 - 15 May 2015, National Museum of Contemporary History Marking the centenary of the First World War, this exhibition focuses on human stories of civilians and those mobilized to fight on the side of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy during the war. The majority of exhibits are part of the surviving heritage coming from family legacies and various museum collections. Exhibited photographs and personal use items take visitors on a journey across the battlefields where Austro-Hungarian soldiers fought during the war.
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The exhibition presents some of the crucial events in the history of the First World War. It deals with the cause of the war, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the AustroHungarian throne, who is depicted in a large number of exhibited photographs, including several lesser known ones. It also presents other historic events, from the declaration of war and the opening of the Isonzo Front to the death of Franz Joseph I of Austria and the attempt at the life of the prime minister, a dark premonition of the inevitable disintegration of Austria-Hungary. Open 10:00 - 18:00. Closed: Mondays, holidays Lighting Guerrilla 2014: Bright Future 8 Sep - 10 Oct Vžigalica Gallery, its surroundings and other locations Lighting Guerrilla Festival was formed as a series of events on a theme of lighting installations and lighting itself. It is not limited only on the presentation of artistic lighting projects and events from the international artists, but acts also as a producer of original light installations. Bright future will present works that, each in its own way, address or highlight this topic - from critical, satirical to futuristic visions of bright future. Open: 12:00 - 23:30. Closed: Mondays.
France Marolt
Academic Folklore Group
11, 25 Sep, 18:30
Dvorni trg square The group performs traditional dances from all the regions inhabited by Slovenians. Promenade from Čevljarski most/Cobbler’s bridge to Dvorni trg square (only in good weather) Information: Tourist Information Centre, Tel. 01 306 12 35, tic@visitljubljana.si
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Music
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Amsterdam Mariss Jansons - conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet - piano 1 Sep, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Programme: D. Shostakovich / M. Ravel Closing of the 62nd Ljubljana Festival Simbolični orkester - ethno 1 Sep, 21:00 Bar Prulček Litostroj Brass Band 2 Sep, 18:00 Boat sailing on the Ljubljanica River between Prule and Dragon Bridge and back Jan Kus Trio - jazz 3 Sep, 20:00 Gornji trg square Admission free Nikola Matošič & Peter Ugrin - jazz 3 Sep, 21:00 Bar Prulček
Perkakšns (Slovenia) 4 Sep, 21:00 Bar Prulček Traditional African music for drums in different arrangements Matej Kranjc in Sužnji Sendvičev chanson 5 Sep, 19:00 Bar Prulček Ana B Good (Croatia) - blues-jazz 5 Sep, 21:00 Bar Prulček Dan D (Slovenia) - rock 5 Sep, 20:30 Ljubljana castle Vič brass band 7 Sep, 11:00 Novi trg square Admission free Vinko Vodopivec Academy Choir 7 Sep, 21:00 Bar Prulček
Amsterdam’s Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra - classical music concert 1 Sep, 20:00, Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
This year’s Ljubljana Festival will end with a concert by one of the best symphony orchestras in the world, Amsterdam’s Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra under the baton of its artistic director, the conductor Mariss Jansons. The soloist will be one of the world’s best pianists, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, whose exciting renditions, profound musical expression, poetic musicality, and brilliant technique have won him rapturous acclaim from audiences around the world. Conductor: Mariss Jansons. Soloist: Jean-Yves Thibaudet (piano). Programme: D. Shostakovich, M. Ravel The concert is part of the Ljubljana Festival programme of events.
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Moscow’s Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra classical music concert 24 Sep, 20:00, Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
Moscow’s Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra will perform under the baton of its artistic director, the charismatic conductor Vladimir Fedoseyev. The orchestra, named after a famous Russian composer and a symbol of Russian music, has been active since 1930. Since its foundation, it has premiered works by legendary composers such as Dmitri Shostakovich, Aram Khachaturian, Sergei Prokofiev, Boris Tchaikovsky, and Sofia Gubaidulina and discovered a number of the stars of the future, including Yuri Bashmet, Mischa Maisky, Gidon Kremer, Maxim Vengerov, and Vadim Repin. Conductor: Vladimir Fedoseyev. Programme: L. van Beethoven, P. I. Tchaikovsky. 12 www.visitljubljana.com
Gallina vocal group - classical music 8 Sep, 20:00 Town Hall Admission free
Contrast wind quintet - classical music 10 Sep, 20:00 Town Hall Admission free
Kalliope Duo - classical music 08 Sep, 21:00 Bar Prulček
Mihael Hrustelj trio - classical music 11 Sep, 20:00 Town Hall Admission free
Vevče Brass Band 9 Sep, 18:00 Boat sailing on the Ljubljanica River between Prule and Dragon Bridge and back Capella Carniola - classical music 9 Sep, 20:00 Town Hall Admission free Bojana Šaljič Podešva (Slovenia) and Maria Papadomanolaki (Greece) experimental music 9 Sep, 21:00 Kino Šiška Cromatic 5 - jazz 10 Sep, 21:00 Bar Prulček
Moonlight Sky - fusion jazz, rock, blues 11 Sep, 21:00 Bar Prulček Jungle (XL Recordings) (G. Britain) indie-soul-funk-disco 12 Sep, 21:00 Kino Šiška Soul jazz in jaz - jazz 12 Sep, 21:00 Bar Prulček JuicyJuice 12 Sep, 23:00 Bar Prulček
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Slovenian Pop Song Festival 13 Sep, 20:30 Križanke Slovenian Pop Song is the oldest and the most prestigious annual pop song contest in Slovenia. Maja Založnik - pop 13 Sep, 21:00 Bar Prulček Bežigrad brass band 14 Sep, 11:00 Novi trg square Admission free Lynch (Slovenia) - rock 14 Sep, 19:00 Bar Prulček Nvmeri (Slovakia) - indie pop 14 Sep, 21:00 Bar Prulček NUR Trio - oriental music 15 Sep, 21:00 Bar Prulček
Ljubljana Vič brass band 16 Sep, 18:00 Boat sailing on the Ljubljanica River between Prule and Dragon Bridge and back Theresa Plut - soprano Giacomo Battarino - piano 17 Sep, 19:00 Ljubljana castle Programme: C. Debussy / L. M. Škerjanc / R. Strauss Igor Matkovič band - jazz 17 Sep, 21:00 Bar Prulček
Il Divo - operatic pop concert 26 Sep, 20:00, Stožice sports hall
The vocal group Il Divo, whose hit songs combine elements of classical and pop music, consists of the opera singers David Miller, Sébastien Izambard, Urs Bühler and Carlos Marín. The group was formed in 2004 on the initiative of the renowned pop producer Simon Cowell. In a very short time it became famous around the world.
Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra Jacek Kaspszyk - conductor Andrej Žust - horn 18 Sep, 19:30 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Programme: L. Lebič / R. Strauss / E. Elgar
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Perpetuum Jazzile vocal music concert 28-30 Sep, 20:00, Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
Ljubljana will host a concert by the Slovenian vocal ensemble Perpetuum Jazzile, who achieved worldwide fame for their recording of the vocal arrangement of the song ‘Africa’ by Toto, posted on YouTube. The main part of the programme will feature compositions arranged in Perpetuum Jazzile’s signature style, with vocals replacing musical instruments, particularly percussion. The ensemble will perform their own renditions of well known pieces of music of a variety of different styles, including some purely instrumental ones.
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Good Vibrations (Slovenia) - reggae 18 Sep, 21:00 Bar Prulček 2B (Slovenia) 19 Sep, 19:00 Bar Prulček Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra Jacek Kaspszyk - conductor Andrej Žust - horn 19 Sep, 19:30 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Programme: L. Lebič / R. Strauss / E. Elgar Hakuna Matata (Croatia) - rock 19 Sep, 21:00 Bar Prulček Moveknowledgement (Slovenia) - hiphop, reggae, electro dub… Koala Voice! (Slovenia) 19 Sep, 21:00 Kino Šiška
Litostroj brass band 21 Sep, 11:00 Novi trg square Admission free New Hopes Trio - jazz 21 Sep, 21:00 Bar Prulček Pikaja & the Swing wingS (Slovenia) - swing 22 Sep, 21:00 Bar Prulček Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra (Russia) Vladimir Fedosejev - conductor 24 Sep, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Programme: L. van Beethoven / P. I. Tchaikovsky J. P. Quartet - jazz 24 Sep, 21:00 Bar Prulček
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Lastovka - world music 25 Sep, 21:00 Bar Prulček Bežigrad brass band 25 Sep, 18:00 Boat sailing on the Ljubljanica River between Prule and Dragon Bridge and back RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra Dragan Đorđević - violoncello En Shao - conductor 25 Sep, 19:30 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Programme: L. M. Škerjanc / J. Brahms / A. Dvořák Noureddine Khourchid & the whirling dervishes of Syria - world music 25 Sep, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Eva-Nina Kozmus - flute Karmen Pečar - violoncello Mojca Zlobko Vajgl - harp 25 Sep, 21:00 City Museum of Ljubljana Programme: music for flute, violoncello and harp
8th Festival of veteran brass bands 28 Sep, 11:00 Novi trg square Admission free
Bojana Šaljić Podešva - composer 1 Oct, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
Black Monk - jazz, funk 28 Sep, 19:00 Bar Prulček
Billy Martin’s Wicked Knee (USA) groove-jazz Kar Češ Brass Band (Slovenia) - jazz 1 Oct, 21:00 Kino Šiška
Miga jazz band - dixieland 28 Sep, 21:00 Bar Prulček Perpetuum Jazzile (Slovenia) - vocal jazz concert 28, 29, 30 Sep, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Vokal xtravaganzza 2014
Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra Martina Filjak - piano Marcelo Lehninger - conductor 2, 3 Oct, 19:30 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Programme: V. Avsec / L. van Beethoven / F. Mendelssohn
Katalena (Slovenia) - ethno 28 Sep, 20:00 SNT Drama Elisabeth Harnik/Didi Kern/Ken Vandermark Trio - jazz 30 Sep, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Documentary film Musician by D. Kraus before the concert
Il Divo (G. Britain) - classical music, pop Featuring Lea Saronga (Philippines) 26 Sep, 20:00 Stožice sports hall
Balkan Boys - Balkan music 26 Sep, 21:00 Bar Prulček
Kavalir (Gallant Helper) You can get around the city centre pedestrian area by the so called Kavalir (Gallant Helper) - a small electric vehicle running daily from 9:00 to 18:00. Telephone: +386 (0)31 666 331 or +386 (0)31 666 332.
Recommended!
Navi (G. Britain) - pop 26 Sep, 21:00 Cvetličarna Michael Jackson Tribute
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Miscellaneous
Open Kitchen - food market Fridays, 8:00-20:00 Central Market The Open Kitchen is a food market where you can experience the delights of freshly cooked food prepared by different Slovenian chefs right there in front of you, on the market stalls. On Fridays from mid-March to October, the Open Kitchen offers you an opportunity to meet Slovenian chefs, taste Slovenian and international dishes, and learn about different methods of food preparation. In case of bad weather, the market may be cancelled. XV. Art Market Ljubljana Saturdays, 9:00 - 16:00 Breg embankment The Art Market offers an opportunity to buy original art and creatively designed arts and crafts products. Participating artists include painters, sculptors, architects, jewellery, wood, glass, leather and fashion designers, mosaic makers, and other interesting artists from around Slovenia. In case of bad weather, the market may be cancelled. Vilenica International Literary Festival 2014 2 - 6 Sep Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre The 29th Vilenica International Literary Festival, organised by the Slovene Writers’ Association and the Vilenica Cultural Society in SeŞana, will once again host the best authors and literatures from Central Europe and the rest of world.
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The Countryside in the City: Gastronomy products from Slovenian farms 6 Sep, 9:00 - 14:00 Central Market The event will present foods and traditions of the Slovenian countryside. Farm produce and various products from different farms in Slovenia will be available from market stalls.
Experiencing Emona by Torchlight Thursdays and Saturdays at 20:00 Starting point at Tourist Information Centre
Contemporary Japanese Cinema 17-24 Sep Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Contemporary Japanese Cinema is the title of a series of seven film screenings offering a unique opportunity to watch typical Japanese films that rarely find their way into the programmes of European film festivals and get to know the part of Japanese film culture that is not adapted to the taste of Western audiences. Ljubljana Wine Route Presents Slovenian Wine Regions: Podravska 20 Sep, 11:00-19:00 Historical city centre An open-air event presenting the Slovenian wine region of Podravska will be held under the umbrella of the Ljubljana Wine Route, a popular wine tasting and culinary event traditionally held in the historical city centre of Ljubljana. The event will be cancelled in case of bad weather.
Treat yourself to a truly Roman experience in the light of flaming torches. Put on Romanstyle attire and take a torchlit evening tour of the remains of Emona in the company of a tourist guide and a Roman legionary, who will lead you through the streets and squares testifying to Ljubljana's 2,000year history as a city. Information: TIC, Tel. 306 12 35
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Miscellaneous
4.-6. septembeR 50. mednarodni vinski sejem
Medieval Day - living history event 21 Sep, 10:00 - 18:00 Stari and Gornji trg square The Medieval Day, conceived as an openair living history event, will try to evoke an authentic medieval atmosphere in the midst of the historical city centre of Ljubljana. Stalls at a medieval fair will be selling medieval objects, food, and drinks. The fair will be accompanied by demonstrations of medieval handicraft techniques and nowadays unusual practices such as bloodletting using leeches, medieval dentistry, torture, etc. Accompanying events will include creative workshops offering visitors an opportunity to try their hand at medieval handicrafts and a theatre show featuring medieval buffoons. The event may be cancelled due to bad weather.
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ARTish - festival of creativity accompanied by a selling exhibition of arts and crafts 27 Sep, 9:00 - 19:00 Gornji trg square The ARTish festival, held in Ljubljana every last Saturday of the month, features a selling exhibition of original works by Slovenian creators. From May to October, it will take place in the old city centre’s Gornji trg square. ARTish is a series of events where artists not only show their works, but also present their techniques and ideas. The festival programme includes free creative workshops for adults and children, theatre performances, music concerts, charity projects such as the exchange of used clothes, and various fundraising events.
50th Vino Ljubljana international wine fair 4-6 Sep, Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre
The Vino Ljubljana international wine fair, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, is one of Slovenia’s oldest fairs. Each year, it brings together Slovenian and international wine-makers offering their wines for tasting and organizing various wine-themed workshops. In 1987, Ljubljana was awarded the international title of ‘City of Vine and Wine’ in recognition of its long tradition of hosting the Vino Ljubljana fair and one of the world’s leading wine competitions, its large choice of excellent Slovenian wines, and its centuries-long tradition of wine trade. The fair is intended both for the general public and business visitors.
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Opera, musical, dance
Room & Road - remake of a contemporary dance performance 6, 7 Sep, 21:00 Moderna galerija/Museum of Contemporary Art Production: DUM - Association of Artists, Ljubljana A.Veselko: Through the Ice contemporary dance 10 Sep, 20:00 PTL-Dance Theatre Ljubljana Choreography and dance: April Veselko
Blossom in the Fall musical 17 Sep, 20:00, Križanke Summer Theatre
Blossom in the Fall, a 19th century Slovenian literary classic telling a story about the love between a successful middle-aged citydweller and a young country girl, which has been etched into the national consciousness also by its film adaptation, is now coming alive with a stage adaptation as a musical. In the musical, performed by renowned Slovenian singers and actors, the classic story of romance occasionally reflects the contemporary reality. Directed by: Vojko Anzeljc. Music by: Matjaž Vlašič. Title roles: Matjaž Robavs, Nina Pušlar, Jure Ivanušič, Alenka Kozolc, Maja Martina Merljak, Ana Grasselli. The performance is part of the Ljubljana Festival programme of events. 18 www.visitljubljana.com
P. Šavli: The Swineherd - opera 4 Sep, 18:00 Opera house L. Jurišić, P. Veber: Ballet of Revolt 4 Sep, 20:00 PTL-Dance Theatre Ljubljana Choreography and performance: Leja Jurišić M. Kejžar: HIT - dance performance 4 Sep, 21:30 PTL-Dance Theatre Ljubljana Choreography and performance: Matej Kejžar Music and live music: Marjan Stanić Room & Road - remake of a contemporary dance performance 5 Sep, 21:00 Moderna galerija/Museum of Contemporary Art Production: DUM - Association of Artists, Ljubljana G. Verdi: Nabucco - opera 6 Sep, 19:30 Opera house
France Marolt Academic Folklore Group 11 Sep, 18:30 Dvorni trg square The group performs traditional dances from all the regions inhabited by Slovenians. Promenade from Čevljarski most/ Cobbler’s bridge to Dvorni trg square (only in good weather) Blossoms in The Fall - musical 17 - 21 Sep, 20:00 Križanke Summer Theatre Vojko Anzeljc - director Title roles: Matjaž Robavs, Nina Pušlar, Jure Ivanušič, Alenka Kozolc, Maja Martina Merljak, Ana Grasselli A.Foerster: The Nightingale of Gorenjska - opera 20 Sep, 18:00 Opera house I. Kovač, J. Janša: Falcon! 23 Sep, 18:00 and 20:30 Španski borci Concept and performance: Iztok Kovač and Janez Janša Performance is in English language. M. Delak: What If - dance performance 23 Sep, 20:00 Stara mestna elektrarna/Old Power Station Performer: Maja Delak
Sports
R. Hribar & G. Luštek, C. Molnár: ‘68 dance performance/diptych 24 Sep, 20:00 Španski borci Performers: EnKnapGroup France Marolt Academic Folklore Group 25 Sep, 18:30 Dvorni trg square The group performs traditional dances from all the regions inhabited by Slovenians. Promenade from Čevljarski most/ Cobbler’s bridge to Dvorni trg square (only in good weather) A. Rauch Podrzavnik: Time Body Trio 29, 30 Sep, 19:00 Stara mestna elektrarna/Old Power Station Performers: Katja Legin, Christopher Benstead, Jaka Šimenc in Andreja Rauch Podrzavnik K. Trappeniers: selfed - dance performance 30 Sep, 20:00 PTL-Dance Theatre Ljubljana Concept, choreography and visual image: Kevin Trappeniers (Belgium) Dance: Dagmar Dachauer, SloMotion, Slovenian Parkour Family Programme Emona 2000 - The performance starts at the Roman wall and ends at PTL-Dance Theatre Ljubljana
Olimpija Ljubljana : NK Zavrč - football 13 Sep | Stožice sports hall HDD Telemach Olimpija : HC Orli Znojmo (Czech republic) - hockey 19 Sep, 19.15 | Tivoli Hall ACH Volley : OK Lunos Maribor handball 20 Sep | Tivoli Hall HDD Telemach Olimpija : EC VSV Villach (Austria) - hockey 26 Sep, 19.15 | Tivoli Hall Olimpija Ljubljana : NK Koper - football 27 Sep | Stožice sports hall
RK Ljubljana - RC Donau (Austria) rugby 27 Sep, 14:00 | Oval Stanežiče playground RAK Olimpija : Stade Rugby (Austria) - rugby 27 Sep, 14:00 | Štepanjsko naselje playground Flat racing 28 Sep, 14:00 | Hippodrome Stožice HDD Telemach Olimpija : HC TWK Innsbruck (Austria) - hockey 28 Sep, 17:30 | Tivoli Hall
Ljubljanica Sports Weekend 5-7 Sep, Prešernov trg square, historical city centre
The Ljubljanica Sports Weekend features a series of interesting sports and recreational competitions taking place in the city centre of Ljubljana. The programme of competitions includes children’s competitions, the Ljubljanica Triathlon, which traditionally brings together professional athletes from home and abroad, a 100-yard (914.4-metre) cyclist vs. runner battle, and a 10-kilometre and a 21-kilometre night run.
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