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Highlights in November Ljubljana Wine Route
28 Aug - 3 Dec International Biennial of Graphic Arts Ljubljana is currently hosting the 31st International Biennial of Graphic Arts, which is considered to be one of the world’s most acclaimed events of its kind. p. 5
7 Nov Ljubljana Wine Route The Ljubljana Wine Route, a wine tasting and culinary event held on the river Ljubljanica embankments, gives you an opportunity to taste wines from all the wine regions of Slovenia. p. 16
11-22 Nov LIFFe The extremely popular Ljubljana International Film Festival, better known as LIFFe, will once again present the best and the latest in European and international film production. p. 4
9 Nov Vienna Symphony Orchestra The Vienna Symphony Orchestra has been shaping the classical music scene in the Austrian capital since the early days of the 20th century. p. 9 www.visitljubljana.com 3
Festivals
26th LIFFe - Ljubljana International Film Festival 11-22 Nov, various venues
The Ljubljana International Film Festival, better known as LIFFe, will once again add vibrancy to the city’s autumn cultural life by presenting the best and the latest in European and international film production. The festival’s main competition strand, Perspectives, will feature films by emerging film directors, who will compete for the Kingfisher (Vodomec) award. Other awards to be handed out include the FIPRESCI prize, voted for by a panel of judges from the International Federation of Film Critics, the Dragon (Zmaj) audience award, and the Best Short Film award. www.liffe.si
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Festival sections: Perspectives, the official competitive section of new filmmakers competing for the Kingfisher Award
Retrospective, a thematic or overview retrospective of a foremost contemporary filmmaker
Avant-premieres, the world’s finest films purchased for Slovenian distribution.
Focus, an insight into a prominent contemporary national cinematography.
Kings and Queens, films by notable and award-winning virtuosos of contemporary cinema.
Kinobalon, a selection of films for children aged 7 to 14; in association with the Kinodvor Cinema for the fifth year.
World Film Panorama, front-runners of five-continent festivals.
Tribute: Hal Hartley, one of the most prominent representatives of American independent film of the past 25 years.
Extravaganza, the so-called late-night cinema of daring idiosyncratic artists addressing sensual topics.
Europe in Short, competitive programme of contemporary short films.
“Technicolor 100” Theme Retrospective; a retrospective of some of the most illustrious and spectacular specimens of colour film commemorating the centennial of the pioneering process of producing colour movies, the celebrated Technicolor.
Festival venues: Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre, Kinodvor Cinema, Kino Šiška, Kino Komuna Cinema, Slovenian Cinematheque, Kolosej Maribor
Exhibitions
Water 24 Jun - 8 May 2016, City Museum of Ljubljana Through four main themes and various timelines, the exhibition presents the importance of water. It is essential for our survival, the mobility of humans, goods, ideas and knowledge, our mythologies and beliefs, art and language. The exhibition is also discussing water cycles in nature, their meaning and ecology. The first three themes build their stories through museum artefacts among which a larger wooden boat, presented to the public for the very first time, deserves a special mention. Other artefacts also include a rich glass collection, famous artworks by Slovenian artists and a selection of the most important artefacts from the collection of the Potočnik family, originating from the riverbed of the Ljubljanica. The fourth theme is presented with an interactive experimental element, primary intended for children’s experiential workshops. Guided tour in English on Sunday, 8 November at 13:00 Open 10:00 - 18:00, Thursdays 10:00 21:00. Closed: Mondays
Museum of Modern Art (at 16:00) and the Jakopič Gallery (at 17:00). Open 10:00 - 18:00. Closed: Mondays. Will Benedict: BAd weather & Asad Raza: There is no east or west – photo exhibition & light installation 27 Aug – 2 Dec The Tivoli Park open air exhibition on the occasion of the 31st Biennial of Graphic Arts, Will Benedict and Asad Raza present two new commissions specially conceived for the Jakopič Promenade in Tivoli Park. The Shroud of La Higuera: The Suprarelic 10 Sep - 15 Nov, City Museum of Ljubljana Do not miss the mysterious image of Ernesto Che Guevara. Miracle and forgery, a work of art or a relic? It brings us back to the roots of community, back to the sources of cult and culture and smashes us against the banality of the realcapitalistic moment. The controversial Shroud of La Higuera is on public display for the first time. The world’s premiere is taking place in the Treasury of the City
The Biennial, held since 1955, is one of the world's most acclaimed events of its kind. The thematic point of departure for the main exhibition of this year's Biennial is 'Over you / you', a quick note borrowed from the corner of a drawing by the German contemporary artist Martin Kippenberger that led to all kinds of considerations that have come to underlie the conceptual framework of this year's edition of the Biennial. The main exhibition, whose curator is Nicola Lees, brings together both traditional and contemporary forms of graphic production, emphasizing their common political and aesthetic foundations. The Biennial's main exhibition is accompanied by exhibitions of work by the winner of the 30th edition of the Biennial and a number of other exhibitions and artistic events held at various exhibition venues. www.mglc- lj.si/bienale/ bienale_2015
31st International Biennial of Graphic Arts 28 Aug - 3 Dec International Centre of Graphic Arts, other venues
Giles Round: Ljubljana, 1955 28 Aug - 3 Dec, Jakopič Gallery Exibition within the scope of the 31st Biennial of Graphic Arts Jakopič Gallery hosts Giles Round. The English artist’s project is the interpretation of the history of the Biennial of Graphic Arts. Guded tours: Sundays at 15:00 Meeting place in front of MGLC (at 15:00), viewing of exhibition at MGLC, followed by a walk through the Jakopič Promenade, visit to the exhibition at the www.visitljubljana.com 5
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Festivals
Saša J. Mächtig: Systems, Structures, Strategies - retrospective exhibition 26 Nov - 20 Mar 2016, Museum of Architecture and Design
The designer and architect Saša J. Mächtig is considered to be one of the most important figures in Slovenian industrial design. His best known work is the K67 kiosk, a multi-purpose modular unit that became a familiar feature of cities and towns across Slovenia and a number of other central European cities in the second half of the 20th century. The exhibition Saša J. Mächtig: Systems, Structures, Strategies offers a retrospective overview of Mächtig’s major design achievements, which include, among others, the Žaba (Frog) litter bins, the Ekos recycling containers, wall-mounted acoustic phone booths, and a number of other street furniture elements. Open: 10:00 - 18:00. Closed: Mondays
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Museum of Ljubljana. Accompanying texts were written by the owner and curator of the Shroud Janez Kardelj and by the poet, publicist, art historian and critic Dr Miklavž Komelj. Open: 10:00 - 18:00, Thursdays 10:00 21:00. Closed: Mondays 7th Biennial of Slovene Visual Communications 20 Oct – 22 Nov National Gallery The National Gallery of Slovenia is once again hosting the most important national overview of design production that is organized by the Brumen Foundation. The exhibition presents 210 design works selected by a five-member international jury. The purpose of the Biennial of Slovene Visual Communications is to establish the standards of excellence in visual communications design, to encourage growth and promotion of its quality, to elevate the level of visual culture, highlight good practices, and encourage the promotion of contemporary quality visual solutions. Apart from the Grand
Brumen Award, the Brumen Award, Jury Commendation for the best work in every category, the jury also awards the Best Client Commendation, which is awarded together with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia. Open: 10:00 - 18:00, Thursdays 10:00 20:00. Closed: Mondays and 1 Nov Matjaž Krivic (Slovenia): Blue photographic exhibition 20 Oct – 20 Nov Galerija Fotografija Matjaž Krivic: “When was the last time you heard silence? Total and utter silence – not only in your surroundings – but also within. That stuff is hard to come by these days. And this is precisely what spawned my venture to find the world’s silent spaces. I wanted to depict stillness and peace, and was drawn to places of worship; places where people seek inward instead of outward....” Open: 10:00 - 13:00 and 15:00 - 19:00, Saturdays 10:00 - 14:00. Closed: Sundays, Mondays, holidays Admission free
Plečnik Collection The new permanent exhibition at the Plečnik House in Trnovo presents the most important projects of the late architect. Plečnik’s creativity comes to life through the plans, models and photographs of his creations such as the Zacherl House in Vienna, Prague Castle, the National and University Library in Ljubljana, the Ljubljana Central Market, Žale Cemetery, the Church of St. Michael at the Ljubljana Marshes and numerous other masterpieces. Several plans of Plečnik’s never realized visions are also on display. The Cathedral of Freedom, the master’s vision of the Slovenian parliament, is especially worthy of our attention. Guided tours: every hour, on the hour (the last guided tour at 17:00). Groups must not contain more than seven people. Open 10:00 - 18:00. Closed: Mondays. Puppet Museum at Ljubljana Castle Slovenia is a country with a rich tradition of puppeteering. The Puppet Museum’s permanent exhibition, set up by the Ljubljana Puppet Theatre, introduces you to the history of puppeteering in Slovenia and the creativity of contemporary Slovenian puppeteers, presents the most popular puppet characters, and gives you an insight into puppeteering techniques and the process of creating a puppet show. After viewing the exhibition, you can try your hand at puppeteering skills. Open 9:00 - 21:00 daily
Taste Ljubljana Food Tour Wednesdays and Saturdays at 12:00 Other times can be arranged for groups of more than ten people by prior request. Information: Tourist Information Centre, Stritarjeva Street, Tel. 306 12 15, tic@visitljubljana.si
Explore the flavours of Ljubljana. Join a guided city tour including tasting sessions of traditional Ljubljana dishes and get to know the city's culinary offerings and their historical tradition. The tour will give you an insight into traditional Ljubljana dishes, which are today mostly prepared using modern cooking methods and have recently been given a new life as part of the much-acclaimed Taste Ljubljana project. You will visit five different styles of restaurants and taste five different dishes as well as five selected drinks. Today, traditional Ljubljana food and drinks are coming alive in widely differing ways, for which reason the tour will take you to a street food outlet, a traditional 'gostilna' restaurant with a historical concept, a modern restaurant, another modern restaurant, this one following the model of socially responsible entrepreneurship and a catering outlet located at a popular lookout point. To learn about Ljubljana dishes' locally sourced ingredients, you will also visit the Ljubljana Central Market and the vegetable gardens located in the Krakovo area of Ljubljana.
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Music
Doug Hammond Quartet & Milan Stanisavljević Trio - jazz concert 4 Nov, 20:00, Slamič Coffeehouse
The renowned jazz and funk drummer Doug Hammond will perform with a jazz quartet whose members include the Slovenian saxophonist Jure Pukl, one of this year’s winners of the Prešeren Foundation Award, the highest national award in the field of arts. The Doug Hammond Quartet will share the stage with a trio led by the Serbian pianist Milan Stanisavljević, whose two albums released to date have received glowing reviews from both Serbian and renowned international jazz critics.
Diana Črevenšek - flute; Joe Kaplowitz hammond; Ratko Divjak - percussion 2 Nov, 20:00 ZOO Club Jazz concert Admission free Žiga Murko presents Glow and Jimmy Barka Experience – jazz 3 Nov, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Rashad Becker, Alex Augier – electronic music 3 Nov, 20:00 Kino Šiška Opening of Sonica Festival - Festival of Transitory Art Doug Hammond Quartet / Milan Stanisavljević Trio - jazz 4 Nov, 20:00 Slamič Coffeehouse
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Sozvočja Slovenije Trio 4 Nov, 20:00 ZOO Club Slovene folk tradition through modern and vivid interpretations. Andrej Šifrer with friends - pop 5 Nov, 18:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra TaeJung Lee - conductor Sir James in Lady Jeanne Galway - flute Programme: P. Merkù / W. A. Mozart / D. Cimarosa / P. I. Tchaikovsky 5 Nov, 19:30 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Balkan Boys (Slovenia) 5 Nov, 20:00 Ethno Club Zlati zob Andrej Šifrer with friends - pop 5 Nov, 20:30 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
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Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra TaeJung Lee - conductor Sir James in Lady Jeanne Galway - flute 6 Nov, 19:30 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Programme: P. Merkù / W. A. Mozart / D. Cimarosa / P. I. Tchaikovsky Kvelertak (Norway) - rock 6 Nov, 20:00 Kino Šiška Tabu (Slovenia) - pop rock 6 Nov, 22:00 Orto Club Joe Dibrutto (Italy) - disco 6 Nov, 21:00 Cvetličarna Shining + Caligula’s Horse + Jack Dalton (Norway, Australia) – rock 7 Nov, 20:00 Kino Šiška Riblja čorba (Serbia) - rock 7 Nov, 21:00 Cvetličarna
High Tone (France) - dub 7 Nov, 20:00 Metelkova mesto alternative culture centre The Fakerrs (Slovenia) - rock 7 Nov, 22:00 Orto Club Doroteja Senica - flute Tadej Horvat - piano 8 Nov, 18:00 Grand Hotel Union Jure Pukl – saxophone and Matija Dedić – piano 8 Nov, 19:30 SNT Drama Jazz concert Vienna Symphony Orchestra (Austria) Charles Dutoit - conductor 9 Nov, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Programme: S. Prokofiev / C. Debussy / M. P. Mussorgsky
The Vienna Symphony Orchestra has been shaping the classical music scene in the Austrian capital since the early days of the 20th century. Even though the number of symphony orchestras has grown since its foundation, the Vienna Symphony Orchestra still gives the lion’s share of symphonic concerts in Vienna (200 per year). It has given first performances of a large number of important masterpieces by Viennese composers and collaborated with all the legendary 20th century conductors. Conductor: Charles Dutoit Programme: Sergei Prokofiev, Claude Debussy, Modest P. Musorgsky Vienna Symphony Orchestra 9 Nov at 20:00
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The Drummers of Burundi - world music concert 15 Nov, 20:00, Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
The Drummers of Burundi, Africa’s best-known percussion ensemble, have for decades been thrilling music lovers around the world. The ensemble’s repertoire includes music traditionally performed in Burundi as part of ceremonies related to births, deaths, and coronations using a distinctive drumming technique passed down from generation to generation. The Drummers of Burundi have been performing since the 1960s. They have inspired the foundation of the WOMAD festival and collaborated with renowned Western artists such as Joni Mitchell, Echo & the Bunnymen, and Def Leppard.
Barbara Jernejčič Fürst - mezzosoprano Žarko Ignjatović - guitar 9 Nov, 19:30 Križanke Admission free
Emilia Mårtensson/Janez Dovč/Adriano Adewale – world music 10 Nov, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
Bilka Peršič -harp Kaja Lešnjak – baroque flute Dalibor Miklavčič - harpsicord 9 Nov, 19:30 Opera house Admission free
Alexander Gadjiev - piano 11 Nov, 19:30 Slovenian Philharmonic Hall Programme: J. Haydn / L. van Beethoven / F. Chopin / I. Stravinsky
Brit Floyd - rock 9 Nov, 19:30 Tivoli sports hall Pink Floyd Tribute Jan Sturiale Trio - jazz 9 Nov, 19:30 ZOO Club Admission free RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra and RTV Slovenia Big Band Michel Legrand - conductor - piano 10 Nov, 19:30 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Traditional concert of film music
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Eva Tomšič - harp Luka Mitev - bassoon Helena Kosem Kotar - piano Katarina Kozjek - violoncello 11 Nov, 19:30 Križanke Programme: W.A. Mozart / E. ParishAlvars / M. Wiesenberg / M. Tournier / F. Devienne / L. Firšt / O. Nussio / G. Grovlez Young virtuosi series. Admission free.
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Bob Margolin & Mike Sponza Band blues 11 Nov, 20:00 Slamič Coffeehouse Spoonfool (Slovenia) - blues, r&r 11 Nov, 20:00 ZOO Club Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra Olari Elts – conductor Lilya Zilberstein – piano 12 Nov, 19:30 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Programme: B. Dean / W. A. Mozart / A. Pärt / L. van Beethoven Nikki Louder (Slovenia) - noise-rock Threesome (Serbia) - power surf Knnt (Macedonia) - electro-rock 12 Nov, 20:00 Kino Šiška Admission free
Tanja Žagar - pop 13 Nov, 20:00 Tivoli sports hall Sue Foley and Peter Karp (Canada, USA) - blues 13 Nov, 20:30 Grand Hotel Union Zebrahead, MxPx (USA) - punk rock 13 Nov, 22:00 Metelkova mesto alternative culture centre The Doors Alive (G. Britain) - rock 14 Nov, 20:00 Študentski kampus, Pivovarniška ulica 5 Hidden View (Slovenia) - downtempo… 14 Nov, 20:30 Stara mestna elektrarna/Old Power Station Jinx (Croatia) - rock 14 Nov, 21:00, Cvetličarna
Neisha (Slovenia) - rock-pop 12 Nov, 20:00 Cvetličarna
Super Action Heroes (Slovenia), Banditi (Slovenia) - punk rock 14 Nov, 21:00, Orto Club
Blu.Sine (Slovenia) - trip hop 12 Nov, 22:00 Metelkova mesto alternative culture centre
Slovenian Philharmony Choir Matjaž Šček – conductor 15 Nov, 19:30 Slovenian Philharmonic Hall Programme: I. Antognini / V. Ukmar
Kalaia (Slovenia) - hard rock 12 Nov, 22:00 Orto Club Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra Olari Elts – conductor Lilya Zilberstein – piano 13 Nov, 19:30 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Programme: B. Dean / W. A. Mozart / A. Pärt / L. van Beethoven
Drummers of Burundi 15 Nov, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Gregor Ftičar - keyboards; Zvonimir Šestak - bass; Mathias Ruppnig percussion po, 16 Nov, 20:00 ZOO Club Jazz concert Admission free
Marko Hatlak –accordion, Vasilij Meljnikov – violin, Matjaž Drevenšek – saxophones, Milko Lazar – harpsicord, Nino de Gleria – double bass, MC Brane – aka, Brane Zorman - live electronics 17 Nov, 19:00 Ljubljana Castle Neža Koželj – paino Nadja Rus – paino Scaramouche Piano Duo 17 Nov, 19:30 Slovenian Philharmonic Hall Admission free Rob Mazurek at 50 (USA): Black Cube - free jazz 17 Nov, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Frères Guissé with guests (Senegal) 18 Nov, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Stjepko Gut & Eddie Luis and His Passengers 18 Nov, 20:00 Slamič Coffeehouse Jazz/music of the Balkans Jazz In the Pants (Slovenia) - swing, funk, fussion 18 Nov, 20:00 ZOO Club RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra En Shao - conductor Zhang Hongyan - pipe 19 Nov, 19:30 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Programme: Xu Zhenmin / Wu Zugjang / Guan Xia
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Ansambel musica cubicularis Bernarda Bobro – soprano, Tanja Vogrin - mezzosoprano 19 Nov, 20:00 ZRC SAZU/SASA - Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts Programme: Bach and Händel Battle Beast (Finland), Alpha Tiger (Germany) - heavy metal 19 Nov, 21:00 Orto Club Hladno pivo (Croatia) - rock 20 Nov, 21:00 Cvetličarna Šmucig Švanc (Slovenia) - hard rock 20 Nov, 22:00 Orto Club Golliwog (Slovenia), The Mor(R)Ons (Slovenia), Real Life Version (Slovenia), Mental Strike (Slovenia) - punk rock 21 Nov, 21:00 Orto Club Die Nerven (Germany), Straight Mickey and The Boys (Serbia) 21 Nov, 21:00 Metelkova mesto alternative culture centre
Recommended!
Moonlight Sky (Slovenia) – rock 22 Nov, 19:00 SNG Drama
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Nace Kogej – saxophone Duo: Ana Julija Mlejnik – violoncello and Tomaž Hostnik - piano 23 Nov, 19:30 Town Hall Admission free Martina Martensson Trio - jazz 23 Nov, 20:00 ZOO Club Admission free Slovene Philharmonic String Chamber Orchestra Matej Šarc - oboe 24 Nov, 19:30 National Gallery Programme: K. Penderecki / W. A. Mozart Lecture before the concert Bratko Bibič & The Madleys with guests – classical music, jazz, rock 24 Nov, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Folk Union 25 Nov, 20:00 Grand hotel Union Performance by folk singers from Slovenia. Admission free Katja Šulc - chanson 25 Nov, 20:00 Slamič Coffeehouse
Doggy Stones (Slovenia) - fussion, jazz, funk, stones rock 25 Nov, 20:00 ZOO Club Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra Uroš Lajovic – conductor Dubravka Tomšič Srebotnjak - piano 26 Nov, 19:30 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Programme: J. Mihevec / L. van Beethoven / W. Lutosławski Lola Marsh (Izrael) + Daniel Vezoja (Slovenia) - indie folk 26 Nov, 20:00 Kino Šiška Vojvođanski klas 26 Nov, 20:00 Etho Club Zlati zob Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra Uroš Lajovic – conductor Dubravka Tomšič Srebotnjak - piano 27 Nov, 19:30 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Programme: J. Mihevec / L. van Beethoven / W. Lutosławski Julijan Erič & The Message of Love (Slovenia) - r&r 27 Nov, 22:00 Orto Club Smokie (G. Britain) - rock 28 Nov, 20:00 Tivoli sports hall The Sausages (Slovenia) - rock 28 Nov, 22:00 Orto Club Partisan Choir 30 Nov, 19:00 Španski borci Charity concert
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Prifarski muzikanti Choir - folk 30 Nov, 19:30 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Juliette de Massy - soprano Nejc Lavrenčič - piano 30 Nov, 19:30 Križanke Admission free Marko Arh – horn Zala Vidic - violoncello 30 Nov, 19:30 Grand hotela Union Admission free Adam Klemm – saxophone, Milan Stanisavljevič, - keyboards, Robert Jukič – bass, Ratko Divjak - percussion 30 Nov, 20:00 ZOO Club Admission free
Koala Voice (Slovenia) – rock 30 Nov, 20:00 Kino Šiška Željko Bebek & Symphony Orchestra - rock 1 Dec, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Bilbi in Direktorji - pop 1 Dec, 21:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Editors (G. Britain) - indie-rock 1 Dec, 21:00 Kino Šiška
The British pop-rock band Smokie rose to fame in the 1970s with a string of hit songs such as Living Next Door to Alice, Mexican Girl, Oh Carol and Needles and Pins. Today, so many years later, Smokie’s albums, which have sold over 30 million copies to date, are still among the best-selling albums in the world and the band’s live concerts are still extremely well attended and recognized not only for the band’s accomplished performances, but also for their amazing sound system and lighting setup.
Smokie (G. Britain) - pop-rock concert 28 Nov at 20:00, Tivoli Hall
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Opera, theatre, dance
Slovene National Theatre in Maribor: Peer Gynt - ballet 24 Nov at 19:30, Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
The Slovene National Theatre in Maribor’s current production of Peer Gynt is choreographed by Edward Clug, a dancer and choreographer trained in classical ballet, but committed to speaking a dance language combining various contemporary aesthetics and elements from different cultural backgrounds. Clug’s choreographic interpretation of the protagonist of Henrik Ibsen’s famous play hovers on the edge of objective surrealism, the rational absurd, and witty self-irony, which represent Peer Gynt’s fundamental psychological traits. The ballet is set to the original music that Edvard Grieg, today the best-known Norwegian Romantic composer, wrote for the premiere of Ibsen’s play in 1876. Choreographed by: Edward Clug, Music by: Edvard Grieg, Set design by: Marko Japelj Costume design by: Leo Kulaš
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G. Vojnović: Yugoslavia, My Country – theatre performance 3 Nov, 19:30 SNT Drama English surtitles Heartmeat/Cacti - ballet 3 – 7 Nov, 19:30 Opera house J. W. Goethe: Faust – theatre performance 7 Nov, 19:30 SNT Drama English surtitles M. Klemenčič: Doctor Faust (1938) – puppet show 8 Nov, 18:00 Castle Theatre I.Djilas after the story by T. Pavček: Juri Muri in Africa Dances – dance-musictheatre performance for children Performers: Blaž Celarec, Jose, Maša Kagao Knez, Vito Weis 8 Nov, 16:00 PTL - Dance Theatre Ljubljana Performance in English
J. Offenbach: Orpheus in the Underworld - opera 12 and 14 Nov, 19:30 Opera house M. Klemenčič: Doctor Faust (1938) – puppet show 15 Nov, 18:00 Castle Theatre Steps in Time 15 Nov, 19:00 Španski borci Step through dance and music. G. Bizet: Carmen - opera 17 Nov, 19:30 Opera house M. Zupančič: 20th Century Fog – theatre dance performance EnKnapGroup 17 Nov, 20:00 Španski borci G. Bizet: Carmen - opera 19 Nov, 19:30 Opera house
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G. Verdi: Rigoletto - opera 20 Nov, 18:00 Opera house G. Bizet: Carmen - opera 21 Nov, 19:30 Opera house E. Lubitsch: When I Was Dead – theatre performance 21 Nov, 19:30 SNT Drama English surtitles M. Klemenčič: Doctor Faust (1938) – puppet show 22 Nov, 18:00 Castle Theatre G. Bizet: Carmen - opera 23 Nov, 19:30 Opera house Blossoms in Autumn - musical 23 Nov, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Leading roles: Matjaž Robavs/Domen Križaj; Nina Pušlar/Maja Martina Merljak; Jure Ivanušič; Alenka Kozolc Gregurić Peer Gynt – ballet 24 Nov, 19:30 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Irena Tomažin (Slovenia) – sound-voice Jana Jevtović (Serbia) - movement Maja Vučić (Serbia) – intermedia painting 26 Nov, 20:00 Španski borci Music-performative improvisations
S. Ožbolt: Wellfare to the Nation – dance-theatre performance premiere Sinja Ožbolt - choreography Co-creators and performers: Ana Čigon, Sara Janžeković, Sabina Schwenner, Dušan Teropšič, Matija Udovič, Eni Vesović 26 Nov, 20:00 PTL - Dance Theatre Ljubljana
The Ljubljana Castle Time Machine Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 and 15:00 Ljubljana Castle Info's Centre
T. Svete: A Hero of Our Time – chamber opera premiere Slovenian Chamber Music Theatre 27 Nov, 20:00 Stara mestna elektrarna/Old Power Station More Than Naked – dance performance Doris Uhlich – choreographer Insert (Theaterverein) 27 Nov, 20:00 Kino Šiška Performing are naked dancers. P. I. Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake - ballet 27 and 28 Nov, 18:00 Opera house S. Ožbolt: Wellfare to the Nation – dance-theatre performance Sinja Ožbolt - choreography Co-creators and performers: Ana Čigon, Sara Janžeković, Sabina Schwenner, Dušan Teropšič, Matija Udovič, Eni Vesović 27 and 28 Nov, 20:00 PTL - Dance Theatre Ljubljana P. I. Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake - ballet 29 Nov, 16:00 Opera house Blossoms in Autumn - musical 30 Nov, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress 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. www.visitljubljana.com 15
Miscellaneous
Ljubljana Wine Route - wine tasting and culinary event 7 Nov, 10:00-17:00, historical city centre
The Ljubljana Wine Route, held annually on the river Ljubljanica embankments in the historical city centre of Ljubljana, brings together winemakers from all the wine-growing regions of Slovenia. Apart from wines, it also features traditional Slovenian dishes. Wines and food are available to visitors both for tasting and purchase at attractive prices. The event also offers an opportunity to enjoy brass band music and folklore shows and experience a bit of Slovenia’s rich cultural heritage. In case of bad weather, the event may be cancelled.
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Nature – Health Fair 5 - 8 Nov Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre The Nature - Health (Narava - Zdravje) fair brings together providers of products and services from the fields of wellness, healthy nutrition, cosmetics, body care, etc. Open 9:00 - 19:00 (8 Nov, 9:00 - 17:00) Ambient Ljubljana – Furniture Fair 17 – 22 Nov 26 th Furniture Fair Open 10:00 - 20:00 (22 Nov, 10:00 18:00) Culinary Festival & Slovenian Wine Festival 19 and 20 Nov Grand Hotel Union These two annual festivals, traditionally held simultaneously, present the best that Slovenia has to offer in terms of culinary delights and wines. This year’s Culinary Festival will feature, among other things, traditional dishes of Ljubljana as part of the Taste Ljubljana project.
Slovenian Book Fair 25 – 29 Nov Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre The Slovenian Book Fair brings together the latest in Slovenian book publishing. Admission free Kurzschluss 27 Nov – 31 Dec Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre The finale to the musical year in Ljubljana will be the Kurzschluss festival of electronic music, which will include a string of top-quality club events featuring more than twenty internationally awarded bands, solo artists, and DJs. Festive December in Ljubljana 27 Nov – 3 Jan 2016 Historic city centre During the festive season, Ljubljana always has a vibrant atmosphere, with a Christmas market and countless free events held in the festively decorated historical city centre. Do not miss one of the most imaginative Christmas lights displays in this part of Europe.
Sports
SILA Bazaar 28 Nov, 10:00 - 17:00 Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre SILA Bazaar is a charity event organized by Slovenian International ladies Association (SILA). As a voluntary, non-profit and non-governmental organisation, SILA every year donates the profit of the bazaar to selected organisations in Slovenia. Admission free 31st LGBT Film Festival 28 Nov - 6 Dec Slovenian Cinematheque The upcoming LGBT Film Festival will present a programme of films by gay and lesbian filmmakers and other films dealing with LGBT themes. With its more than 30-year history, the Ljubljana LGBT Film Festival enjoys the reputation of being Europe’s oldest festival of its kind.
HDD Telemach Olimpija : EC VSV (Austria) - hockey 1 Nov, 17:30 Tivoli sports hall
RK Ljubljana : RK Maribor - rugby 21 Nov, 14:00 Oval Stanežiče
ACH Volley : Modena Volley - handball 5 Nov, 18:00 Stožice sports hall
Union Olimpija : JSF Nanterre (France) - basketball 24 Nov, 19:00 Stožice sports hall
Union Olimpija : EWE Baskets Oldenburg (Germany) - basketball 11 Nov, 20:30 Stožice sports hall
HDD Telemach Olimpija : EV Vienna Capitals (Austria) - hockey 26 Nov, 19.15 Tivoli sports hall
HDD Telemach Olimpija : HC Orli Znojmo (Czech republic) - hockey 13 Nov, 19.15 Tivoli sports hall
HDD Telemach Olimpija : EC KAC (Austria) - hockey 27 Nov, 19.15 Tivoli sports hall
Slovenia : Denmark - rugby 14 Nov, 14:00 Športni park Ljubljana
Union Olimpija : KK Metalac Farmakom (Serbia) - basketball 28 Nov, 17:00 Stožice sports hall
HDD Telemach Olimpija : EC Dornbirn (Austria) - hockey 17 Nov, 19.15 Tivoli sports hall RK Krim Mercator : Rostov-Don (Russia) - handball 20 Nov, 18:00 Stožice sports hall
Olimpija Ljubljana : ND Gorica - football 28 Nov Stožice stadium RK Ljubljana : RK Nada Split (Croatia) - rugby 28 Nov, 14:00 Oval Stanežiče
Ljubljana’s festive lights switch-on event 27 Nov, 17:15, Prešernov trg square Be there when Christmas lights are switched on in Ljubljana! Following a short festive ceremony and an address by the Mayor of Ljubljana, all the city’s festive lights will be turned on simultaneously. The switch-on event will be held next to the Prešeren Monument in the central town square of Ljubljana.
45th Male’s Memorial - gymnastics 21 Nov, 10:00 ŠD Tabor hall Union Olimpija : KK Mega Leks (Serbia) - basketball 21 Nov, 17:00 Stožice sports hall Olimpija Ljubljana : NK Krka - football 21 Nov Stožice stadium
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.
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HDD Telemach Olimpija : HC Bolzano (Italy) - hockey 20 Nov, 19.15 Tivoli sports hall
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December 2015 in Ljubljana 27 November 2015 – 3 January 2016
Ljubljana’s Festive Lights Switch-On Event 27 Nov, 17:15 Prešernov trg square
Festive Fair
Music programme in the Novi trg square 14 - 25 Dec, 19:00
Good Fairy
Street Theatre
26 – 30 Dec, 19:00 Petkovškovo nabrežje
Music programme in the Kongresni trg square
27 Nov – 3 Jan 2016, 10:00 - 23:00/24:00 Breg
14 - 30 Dec, 17:00 - 21:00 (except 24, 25 Dec) Mestni trg square
Christmas Crib made of straw
Music programme in the Pogačar trg square
Music programme in the Trg francoske revolucije square
27 Nov - 3 Jan 2016 Breg embankement
St. Nicholas Fair
22 - 30 Dec, 16:00
26 Dec - 2 Jan, 20:00
30 Dec, 20:00
3 - 6 Dec, 10:00 - 20:00 Prešernov trg square
Christmas Concert
24 Dec, 17:00 In front of the Town Hall
New Year’s Eve Celebration
St Nicholas Procession
Grandpa Frost Procession
Fireworks from the Ljubljana Castle
5 Dec, 17:00 Krekov trg square, Ciril-Metodov trg square, Stritarjeva ulica street, Prešernov trg square
26 - 30 Dec, 17:00 Breg, Čevljarski most bridge, Mestni trg square, Stritarjeva ulica street, Prešernov trg square, Kongresni trg square
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31 Dec, 21:00 Mestni trg square, Kongresni trg square, Trg francoske revolucije square, Pogačarjev trg square
1 Jan, 00:00
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