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The Summer Magazine 2015

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Dear Readers,

Contents

Welcome to the Feel at Home in The Hague – The Summer Magazine 2015. This is our fifth edition of our summer magazine for the Expat and International community. Inside you will find a full listing of all the major summer events in The Hague region and beyond, as well as various interesting articles on topics such as bilingualism, fashion & lifestyle and books for Expats.

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If you are a beach volleyball fan, you will be in heaven this summer as The Hague is one of the Dutch host cities for the World Beach Volleyball Championships. Our Top Summer Picks include the festivities around the Volvo Ocean Race pit stop, in June, and the International Fireworks festival, in August. Summer is a great time to get active and enjoy the outside life, check out Outdoor Activities, Top Summer Sports as well as our Summer Bar Tips. To stay up to date with the latest events, as well as daily news and information, in The Hague region check out our website www.TheHagueOnLine.com regularly. You can also subscribe to our weekly Arts and Entertainment newsletter and follow us on facebook and twitter. Moreover, if you are organising an event which is suitable for the Expat and International community, we would gladly place it in the websites agenda section. Just email the information to editor@thehagueonline.com Feel at home in The Hague this summer. Billy Allwood Director TheHagueOnLine

Top Picks – Events not to be missed this summer ...............................4 Bilingualism – Good for you at any age ..............................................7 deco Home – Creating homes from home in The Hague....................8 Fashion and Lifestyle ..........................................................................9 Beach Volleyball World Championship ............................................11 Family Activities ..............................................................................12 See the world anew at the Gemeente Museum ............................14-15 Worth Leaving Town for ..................................................................16 Feel at Home in The Hague fair ......................................................17 6 of my favourite books for expats by expats in The Netherlands ......19 Outdoor Activities ............................................................................20 Haags Hofkwartier – Courteous The Hague ................................22-23 Get out and enjoy the summer .........................................................24 Top Summer Sports..........................................................................26 Alternative tours not to miss.............................................................27 Culture and Leisure Agenda Summer 2015 .................................28-42

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Welcome to the city of culture The Hague has a rich and rewarding cultural life we are more than proud to be a part of. Art and culture belong to everyone and are vitally important for our city. People want to live in a district which is not only safe, but which is also attractive, challenging and culturally engaging. As such, cities which invest in art and culture are much more attractive than cities which donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. And, companies settle where people want to live. A multitude of theatres, museums, galleries and institutes give The Hague colour and make the city attractive to residents and international businesses alike. People enjoy a top show or concert, and are inspired, challenged and stimulated by art. Our museums are world class. Masterpieces by Vermeer, Rembrandt and Mondriaan find homes in the Mauritshuis and Gemeentemuseum, while the biggest painting in the Netherlands, the Panorama Mesdag, takes up residence in our city centre. The Escher museum and the Beelden aan Zee museum also pay testament to our artistic and cultural heritage and are well worth a visit. | The Summer Magazine 2015

Art and culture are not restricted to the museums, however. They express and portray the values of our democratic identity. Houses, streets and squares with historic appeal and impressive designs make people proud of their own district and city. Pop concerts, exhibitions, choirs and harmony societies encourage people to gather in theatres and museums, at rehearsal venues and festivals - to enjoy music (classical and pop), theatre and dance. In the summer months, everyone is welcome at one of the many festivals held in The Hague. Big festivals like Parkpop, attract more than 250,000 visitors every year. While, smaller festivals like Festival Classique, Movies That Matter, Todays Art, Crossing Border and De Betovering also do their part to add vibrance to the city. As Deputy Mayor of Culture in this city, you can imagine how proud I am of all the wonderful things that The Hague has to offer its residents and its many Dutch and international visitors. I wish you all a wonderfully cultural summer. Deputy Mayor Joris Wijsmuller 3

Top Picks

Events not to be missed this summer By Laura Parry-Davies

Volvo Ocean Race Festival 18 - 20 June

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Scheveningen The world renowned Volvo Ocean Race is coming to The Hague! For a fun packed three days our city will play host to a number of international boating teams, as they make a 24 hour stop-over. International music acts, food and festivities will take over Scheveningen harbour and Zuiderstrandtheater as we proffer our classic Dutch hospitality and fondness for parties. Anouk, Golden Earring, Racoon and DI-RECT will all be performing during the festival, helping to revive the sailors’ spirits and boost their energy levels for the long race ahead! By this time the sailors will have been sailing for 8 months and have covered 65,000 miles. There is no definite arrival time for any of the boats, but after the time of their landing we will have exactly 24 hours to admire their boats before they begin the next leg of the race. Among the many delights in store for us are movies, water sports, children’s activities, a lecture from a former ocean race sailor, live music… and of course the arrival and departure of the vessels! For sailing fans this is an unmissable event - and for anyone else, its a great opportunity to soak up some more beach sun and revel in the summer festivities.

De Parade 3 - 12 July Westbroekpark, The Hague

Gus Kovac

Transport yourself into a world of spectacle and imagination with De Parade’s travelling theatre festival. From 3rd-12th of July Terce Brinkhoff, Nicole Vessum and Ray van Santen of the Mobile Arts Foundation will pack the parks of The Netherlands with carnival tents, carousels, world restaurants and speciality acts.

De Parade is celebrated as a ‘Real Show Men’s Fair’, embracing creativity, surprise, extravaganza and a carnival-like program.

Entrance fees are required and performances (typically lasting half an hour and reoccurring several times a night) are sold on a per-act basis.

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The most notable Parade acts in the past, have included: The Living Jukebox, Pierre van Duijl, His Dope Forgiving Township, Loes Luca with Nenette et les Zezettes, Van Houts and De Ket, Hendrick Jan Stuntman, Orkater, Ellen ten Damme and the Silent Disco.

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Art, theatre and music will captivate all ages as the festival travels, successively, through Rotterdam (Museum Park), The Hague (Westbroekpark), Utrecht (Moreelsepark) and Amsterdam (Martin Luther King Park).

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International Fireworks Festival 14 - 15 and 21 - 22 August Scheveningen Tens of thousands of spectators are drawn to the beaches of The Hague every year to witness the world’s top firework experts display their art in their countries name! On two consecutive weekends the skies above Scheveningen become the canvas on which several countries battle it out for the title of the best international fireworks display.

Rogier Vermeulen: www.roview.nl

Last year more than 60,000 observers were treated to a spectacular show, in which the Polish team triumphed with both children and the official jury voting their fireworks to be the most beautiful. Teams may only use up to 2000 fireworks and each display lasts between 11-13 minutes. Fireworks are not the only things on display over the course of these evenings, however. Scheveniningen will once again take up a carnivalesque theme as jugglers, fire-eaters, dancers and music groups use their own sets of skills to light-up the night. Due to the popularity of these evenings we recommend that you use public transport or ‘Go-Dutch’ and take your bikes to the beach, as parking will be hard to find!

Tong Tong Fair 27 May until 7 June Malieveld, The Hague The biggest Eurasian fair in the world where East and West meet to delight in one another’s culinary and cultural expertise. The Tong Tong Fair has existed in some a form since 1959 and in collaboration with the Tong Tong Festival - provides the perfect fusion of culture, food, and theatre. Hundreds of performances are spread over 12 days, stands offer Eastern merchandise and food , while dozens of restaurants and ‘warungs’ tempt the senses at the famous Food Court. Exhibitors come all the way from Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia. While workshops, lecturers, musicians, dancers and other artists travel from across Asia to share their trades. So, if you don’t have the luxury of booking a week-off to visit Southeast Asia in-person, the Tong Tong Fair/ Festival offers the perfect introduction to the East - without the jet-lag. A day-pass to the fair will give you entrance to the tents and stands in Maliveld and includes a theatre pass for the Tong Tong Festival.

STET Open Air Theatre 3 - 6 September Raadhuis de Paauw, Wassenaar Shakespearian magic once again takes to the (open-air) stage in, British theatre company, Illyria’s adaptation of the Taming of the Shrew! This is the hilarious tale of sisters, lovers, schemes and The Bard’s impeccable wit. “Everyone wants to marry mild-mannered Bianca. No-one wants to marry her acid-tongued older sister Kate. Their father won’t let anyone marry Bianca until a husband can be found for Kate - but no-one knows anyone mad enough to take her on. Until Petruchio comes to town. What happens when a woman who suffers no fools meets a loud-mouthed braggart when neither is ever lost for words?” On the 3rd and 4th September, the Raadhuis de Paauw in Wassenaar will provide the perfect summer backdrop for this giggle-inducing comedy. While, on the 5th and 6th, Illyria will entertain earlier audiences with a matinee performance of The (not-so-Shakespearian-but-still-good!) Sorcerers Apprentice. Breathing poetry and silliness into our summer nights, STET’s open air festival is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon (or evening) with the whole family. For more information about these events please see the agenda

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Loving care from then

with all the prospects of now

Bronovo Hospital, which recently merged with Medical Center The Haque, offers general hospital services for the residents of The Hague and surrounding areas, especially for expats. At our hospital, employees and specialists work closely together in a multidisciplinary team to provide what we like to think of as health care with added hospitality. Nursing as a ‘labour of love’, as it was performed by devoted deaconesses in the past, has anchored certain fundamental values. Today, the mindset of our employees reflects these values, expressed through kind assistance and qualitative service. Great value is attached to gracious manners, because at our hospital personal attention is viewed just as important as medical attention. That’s why our motto is: ‘Courteous care’. Medical Center The Hague and Bronovo merged and form the foundation ‘Medical Center The Hague and Bronovo-Nebo’.

Information meetings If you are interested to attend an info meeting on the Dutch Healthcare System which will be organised in autumn, please send an email to Nanda, the expat coordinator. You will then be informed about the date and time when this info meeting will take place.

Patients Administration Financial issues, questions about your invoice or health insurance matters can be discussed with Deborah. Using her experience as a native English speaker, she can assist you straight away. Deborah can be reached on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 08.30 - 16.00 hours.

Deborah Warmenhoven-Walmsley Nanda Jagusiak-Monteiro Overseas Administration Bronovo Expat Coordinator T: +31 (0)70 312 41 80 E: NJagusiak@bronovo.nl E: DWarmenhoven@bronovo.nl

General questions Do you have any questions about ﬁnding your way around the hospital, about the Dutch Health Care system, or are you considering having your baby at our hospital? Then Anneke and her colleagues can connect you with the right person. They can help you ﬁnd a General Practioner, Dentist or Midwife. Anneke and her colleagues can be reached from Monday till Friday from 8.00 - 16.30 hours. Anneke van Kooten and colleagues Expat Service Desk T: +31 (0)70 312 40 16 E: expat@bronovo.nl (not for appointments)

Bronovo hospital Bronovolaan 5, 2597 AX Den Haag • Wassenaar Health Centre Hofcampweg 65, 2241 KE Wassenaar Bronovo Satellite Outpatient Clinic President Kennedylaan 15, 2517 JK Den Haag • www.bronovo.nl

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BILINGUALISM Good for you at any age Eowyn Crisfield You can hardly open your Facebook page these days without running into a link to an article expounding the benefits of bilingualism. “The Bilingual Advantage!”; “The Business Case for Bilingualism”; “Being Bilingual Boosts Brain Power!” - these are just a few of the headlines over the last years. So why the seemingly sudden interest in what is, after all, not a new or unique phenomenon? Recent research is consistently showing that bilingualism has many benefits that far surpass the simple ability to use another language.

What do we know about bilingualism?

Finally, it’s never “too late” to learn another language

Firstly, we know that bilingualism is beneficial and attainable for the vast majority of people. The standard wisdom is that “earlier is better” and for some aspects of language learning, this is true. We know that people who are successfully bilingual from birth usually have better accents than those who learn later. In addition to the idealised “native speaker accent”, early bilinguals often have a broader vocabulary, and better processing speeds in both their languages than later bilinguals. We know that many “early bilinguals” (roughly, before age 3) show signs of cognitive benefits to do with reasoning and rulediscovery. Both of these skills generally help students perform well in mathematics! More importantly, early bilinguals often show signs of being gifted communicators, and of being openminded and empathetic.

Adults can, and do, become successfully bilingual at all ages. While young children are better at some aspects of language learning, teens and adults are actually faster at learning new languages, because they can apply previous knowledge and learning strategies to the process. When you consider how long it takes a baby/toddler to learn to say a first full sentence versus how long it takes an adult language learner to say a full sentence, it becomes clear that “later” is not always a bad thing! There are a myriad of benefits to being an adult bilingual, regardless of how old you were when you learned your second language. Some of the areas in which bilingual adults show advantages are: working memory, focus, decision-making and multi-tasking.

The journey to bilingualism is not al ways easy or smooth While most children can seemingly acquire two or even more languages easily, some children do struggle with the additional burden. If you are raising a bilingual child, it is important to make sure you are doing everything you can to provide them with a strong bilingual environment, and positive language models across the board. If, despite this, your child seems to be struggling, it is important to find the right team to help. Ask professionals, who understand bilingualism, to work with your child to develop their ability. | The Summer Magazine 2015

In addition, adult bilinguals who use their languages regularly show a delay of 4-5 years in the onset of Alzheimer’s and other memory-related diseases, compared to monolingual peers! No, your accent may never be “native-speaker like”, but in light of all the benefits you can gain from learning a second language, that really doesn’t matter. So, Dutch for your kids, Dutch for you, and why not learn a little more French while you are at it? “Eowyn Is a Canadian-educated teacher, teacher-trainer and bilingualism advocate. You can find out more about her, and her work, at http://onraisingbilingualchildren.com/”

decoHOME By Lily-Anne Stroobach

Creating homes from home in The Hague Moving home is never easy, especially if it means uprooting yourself and your family and settling in a new country. A couple who understands this situation all too well and has made it their business to take the hardship out of decorating a new home, are Peter and Mehtab van der Wallen, the owners of decoHOME. ‘My wife, Mehtab, is an expat and I’m technically a repat,’ so we’ve both been in the situation of having to create a new home in various countries ourselves,’ Peter explains. Chatting to the couple in their busy store on the Fahrenheitstraat in The Hague, they emphasise that theirs is a ‘people business’ in which listening, understanding and interpreting people’s dreams is essential. Both have been in the decorating business for years and opened their store in The Hague three and a half years ago. Helping to create homes for internationals and expats is their core business. ‘One of the most important elements of settling into a new country is to have a safe and comfortable haven – something to call home. It helps people to feel established and gives them peace of mind,’ says Mehtab, who was born in Germany and worked in the textile industry in Turkey. Many of their customers in this niche market of internationals have busy working lives. decoHOME offers them a complete service. Everything is taken care of from start to finish. They specialise in window decoration, curtains, wallpaper, fabrics, paints and soft and hard flooring. They also have access to a team of service providers who can take care of electrical and plumbing jobs, plastering, painting and other tasks - even minor building alterations such as erecting a partition or installing a shower screen. Their customers vary from embassies to busy mothers. No task is too small or too ambitious for decoHOME, they assure me. And everyone gets the same service. ‘Trust is essential when you give someone the task of creating a new home for you. Most of our customers come to us through word of mouth referrals. They

have heard about our services through friends or colleagues and have seen the results of our work in other homes,’ says Peter. Asked about trends and taste in the decorating world, Mehtab livens up. ‘Thank goodness I have expats as customers too! They are so much more exotic and adventurous when it comes to colour and design. The Dutch are much more conservative and play it safe with off-whites, shades of grey and sandy neutrals,’ she explains. Peter van der Wallen is certainly not your typical Dutchman. He is a fervent cricket player and often meets prospective clients at his cricket club. ‘Just recently I was approached by three new arrivals when I came off the field. A strange place to find prospective customers, but it made my day!’ he laughs.

For more information, go to:

www.decohomevanderwallen.nl Facebook page: Facebook.com/decohomeNL

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Fashion & Lifestyle By Ermine Fevrier

“Eventuall y, we will all tur into 70s’ zo n mbies ” You cannot go wrong with the perfect pair of jeans. This season is all about the flares. After ruling the spring runways of Saint Laurent, Gucci, Kenzo and Tom Ford, the style is finally available at high street prices; from Zara to H&M… meaning, eventually, we will all turn into 70’s zombies. So how to avoid looking like everyone else this summer? While I am all for flare jeans and a t-shirt, my pick is the denim kaftan, and not just any kaftan, but Aisha, named after a girl I met in Marrakech. It is a perfect piece for warmer days and a true statement maker, whether you are heading to the Grote Markt, BBQing in your garden or hanging out on the beach in Scheveningen. It is versatile and tailored to fit almost any figure. Elegant, funky, beach ready and easy to wear, it is certain to make you stand out.

After all, summer is all about colour and individuality. Channel your inner Joni Mitchell by pairing it with flare trousers, or go for an all-out look by wearing it with matching shorts and our showstopper raglan-backsleeves top. Rock it throughout the year, swapping sandals for boots. Oh, and don’t forget about the statement necklace! My choice would be a classic blue or yellow beaded necklace that you can team up with a variety of colours. Finally, jewellery lovers like me will definitely want to add a touch of something to their wrists. Our beaded multi-wrap bracelets are the perfect year-round accessory…and you can also wear them around your neck. We like versatility and the art of recycling, making sure that we do not just wear a piece once, but over and over again. Ermine Fevrier is a Style & Fashion Advisor @erminefevrier.com

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Welcome to The Hague Enjoy a guided tour Choose from 18 routes including the town center, the Binnenhof or one of the picturesque neighbourhoods of The Hague and Scheveningen. We also offer tours with special themes such as the Hofjes (Almshouses), Jugendstil or International City of Peace and Justice. The tours, in various languages, are available throughout the year and at whatever time you request. Duration: approx. 1.5 hours. Cost: € 4,00 p.p. Required: at least 4 persons or a minimum tariff of € 16,00 Maximum 15 persons.

for an international audience The main Dutch news stories in context and in English, online, by email and on your mobile phone www.dutchnews.nl

Check the website for news updates, debate & comment, expat directory, book reviews, blogs, jobs, housing and what’s on.

Further information and reservations: Gilde Den Haag, Riviervismarkt 2, 2513 AM Den Haag phone: 070 356 12 81, Mon. to Fri. 09:30-12:30 info@gildedenhaag.nl www.gildedenhaag.nl

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BEACH VOLLEYBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS This year is set to be another top year for sport in The Netherlands, as thousands of spectators gear up to experience volleyball, at its finest, as the Beach Volleyball World Cup comes to The Hague. Beach volleyball has grown so much in popularity that it is even played ‘off the beach!’ The sport captured the worlds imagination during the 2012 Olympic Games. As millions were glued to their TVs, cellphones and laptop screens - images of London’s innovative beach stadium, filled with ecstatic fans, captivated audiences worldwide! This year, The Netherlands is doing its best to continue this trend by presenting multiple iconic championship venues. Amsterdam’s stadium will be located in non-other-than the historic Dam Square. Rotterdam will live up to its nautical theme by situating their games on an illustrious steamship. While Apeldoorn’s famous Market Square will be transformed into a beach. In spite of the spectacles, we are sure to witness at these three fantastic locations, the cherry on-top of this beachy-world-championship will undoubtably be in The Hague. Not only will this stadium be twice the size of the others, seating up to 5500 spectators, but it will be situated on a floating stadium on top of the Hofvijver!

Tournament director of the World Cup and Indoor Olympic Volleyball Champion, from Atlanta 1996, Bas van de Goor, praises the game and the imagination that is going into this years venues. “This sport has everything. Top sports from the top shelf, but also a high level of fun and entertainment. That is exactly what makes a World Cup championship. As a player and even more as a visitor you feel part of a summery, cheerful sporting event. I’m sure after a day of the World Cup you will be going home with a feeling of awe.”

Other exciting, non-Dutch, players to look out for are: Kerri Walsh Jennings and April Ross an American women’s duo (Walsh Jennings is a triple Olympic champion), and both the Brazilian and Chinese teams promise to raise the bar of the competition. A total of 208 matches will take place between June 26th and July 5th. With ninety-six teams, forty-eight male and forty-eight female teams, competing for the world title, excitement and an action packed couple of weeks are guaranteed! Festivities surrounding the games will be spread across all four cities over this period. For more on ticket sales, programs and side events please see www.wkbeachvolleybal2015.nl

It is here (beneath Prime Minister Rutte’s window) that we will witness the culmination of the World Cup, with both the semifinals and finals being held on July 4th and 5th. So, who should you look out for this summer? Beach volleyball is a sport where the Dutch are taking the lead. The current world champions are, Dutch born, Alexander Brouwer and Robert Meeuwsen. The successful duo, Reinder Nummerdor and Christiaan Varenhorst, recently won two titles on the FIVB World Tour, and Marleen van Iersel and Madelein Meppelink remain European Champions to watch.

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Family Activities Summer is finally here and it is time for some family fun in the sun! Here is our selection of some great activities to keep both young and old entertained this season! Are you a busy parent looking for a perfect way to ensure your child has a great Summer Holiday? Zein offers an amazing programme of games, sports, music, dance and creative activities, designed to keep children energised and entertained. Several times a week our fun red double-decker bus will also take the children on field-trips such as, snowboarding, surfing, or for the smaller ones, the butterfly garden or Museon. Visit www.zeinchildcare.nl

Rabarber Bilderdijkstraat 35 The Hague info@rabarber.net 070 345 09 96

For almost 30 years theatre school Rabarber The Hague has been well-known for its drama classes and productions for youngsters. Children start with an hour of drama classes per week and receive an additional hour of dance classes as they get older to support their dramatic skills. Courses start in September and include exercises to stimulate the imagination, role-playing, improvisation, text interpretation plus lots more! Visit www.rabarber.net/english

Every school holiday, SnowWorld Zoetermeer organises Summer camps for children ages 6 to 16. From Monday to Friday, 09.00 to 18.00, we have a fun packed itinerary with skiing, snowboarding, tube gliding, football, volleyball, survival-skills and more! Each group of 10 children is provided with a healthy lunch and dinner, and has a professional instructor who is fluent in English. Price: € 275. For more information and reservations: www.snowworld.com.

GlowGolf & A-Amazing Spiegeladventure Scheveningen Palace Promenade Gevers Deynootweg 990-70 2586 BZ The Hague 070 3589 387

SnowWorld Zoetermeer Buytenparklaan 30 2717 AX Zoetermeer 079 3202 202

Experience indoor mini-golf like you’ve never experienced before with 18 holes of glow-in-the-dark fun at GlowGolf! Neon air-brushed coloured walls, golf courses and putters all glow in a pirate and underwater theme. Bring an adventurous and active mind and….don’t be afraid of the dark! Also in the Palace Promenade Scheveningen, A-Amazing Spiegeladventure Scheveningen offers just as much fun with a mirrored maze. Which archway contains a mirror and which archway is simply…an archway? Birthday party packages available! Visit www.glowgolf.nl/scheveningen and www.mirrormaze.nl. Getting settled in The Hague and looking for music lessons for yourself or your family? Muziekacademie Den Haag is the place to be! Our team of 45 highly experienced, certified teachers offers lessons for every instrument and voice, as well as introductory music classes for children, ensembles, master classes, projects and special preparation courses for conservatory entrance and ABRSM exams. All lessons are available in English; many are available in other languages. Register now online or ask for a free trial lesson! Visit www.muziekacademiedenhaag.nl

Zein Child Care Jozef Israelsplein 36 2596 AV Den Haag 070 326 82 63

Muziekacademie Den Haag Berlage-Huis, Raamweg 36, 2596 HN The Hague (beside the Shell buildings)

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HSV International School

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Tel: +31 (0)703184965

Email: id-admissions@hsvdenhaag.nl

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The best sportscamps in the Netherlands! Locations: Delft, The Hague & Scheveningen

Available with Dutch lessons and overnight stay option

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See the world anew at the G Anton Corbijn

The GEMEENTE MUSEUM walks the line between classical and modern art - featuring both prized ‘traditional beauties of Holland’ and iconic mode photography.

(21 March - 21 June 2015)

“The i ntensi ty of creatio n is w hat fascin ates me in perfor ming artists .” Anton Corbij n

Beautiful Holland (4 April - 30 August 2015) The natural beauty of The Netherlands surrounds us on a daily basis and, even abroad, its quintessential windmills, grazing cattle, billowing white clouds and … cheeses are images we closely associate with the country. But, how did these scenes come to be so ingrained in the world’s imagination? Beautiful Holland pays tribute to those artists who were first inspired by, and captured, Holland’s unique day-today scenes and landscapes. Mesdag, Weissenbruch, Gabriël, Mauve and other Hague School painters’ fascination with these scenes, led to the creation of reflective works of immense beauty and skill. Such was the power and appeal of these renderings, that to this day their images determine the way we see and think of The Netherlands, globally. The exhibition celebrates this in a unique and dynamic fashion. Paying tribute to both the artists and the beauty that inspired them. Here, history, art and conservation

The Anton Corbijn and Beautiful Holland exhibitions pay homage to the power of the artist, and the belief that art can become the medium through which we see the world anew. What do Nelson Mandela, David Bowie, Kate Moss, Gerhard Richter and Robert de Niro have in common? They are all among the many legendary figures whom, renowned portrait photographer, Anton Corbijn, has immortalised in his dark room over the course of his career. Corbijn’s photographs are well known for their timing and his ability to capture a glint of emotion in an ordinary scene. Shedding a new light on, or revealing subtle truths about, his subjects. The moments he captures are so striking that many have acquired iconic status in their own right and have become the lens through which we remember the icons pictured. This year, The Hague recognises his life-long achievement with two exhibitions, showcasing the most comprehensive retrospective of his work, to date.

come alive, as the Gemeente Museum and the Nature Conservation Society encourage visitors to see the Dutch landscape, beyond the canvas. In combination with museum visits, trips to nature conservation areas have been organised. Walks, cycle tours and boat trips will provide great opportunities to immerse ourselves in the spring landscapes of The Netherlands, to look on with an artist’s eye and see if inspiration strikes! The excursions are in addition to the collection of over 100 iconic pictures, wildlife photographs and archive materials that have been amassed, depicting the evolution of the Dutch landscape, the passing of history and changing of techniques. Both indoors and outdoors, this exhibition challenges us to look at our country with new eyes. Comparing the Holland of Mesdag, Weissenbruch, Gabriël and Mauve, to that of our own. Quintessentially Dutch and internationally extolled the Gemeentemuseum and The Hague Museum of Photography’s spring exhibitions demonstrate, once again, that The Netherlands art and artists are masters that transcend time and medium.

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The evolution of Corbijn from an avid, but shy, music fan to photographer and multimedia artist, of international acclaim, is a success story The Hague takes pride in telling. As an admirer of those who have inspired millions with their innovation and dedication, it seems only apt that, in the year of his sixtieth birthday, Corbijn’s own achievements are acknowledged in the country where he had his start. Since his first course in professional photography in The Hague (1974-1975) Corbijn’s multitude of creative projects have received international acclaim. These include, but are not limited to, the MTV Award for Nirvanas Heart-Shaped Box music video in 1994; more than 15 wins and multiple nominations at prestigious international film festivals for his 2007 film Control; the Camerimage Award for Outstanding Achievements in the Field of Music Videos in 2007 and the Prince Bernhard Culture Fund Prize in 2011.

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Worth Leaving Town For By Laura Parry-Davies

The annual, one-day free-of-charge music festival that has the world of pop, rock, hip-hop, word-music and dance bouncing to its rhythm, on the 5th July. This is a chance for up-and-coming artists to strut their stuff on a stage that has hosted the likes of Radiohead, The Black Keys, The Gossip, Smashing Pumpkins and The Vaccines… before they were famous. Last year, Metropolis was nominated for the Best Festival Rotterdam award and has a reputation for being the ‘must-be-site for emerging music talent’. For those of you who want to see variety and, potentially, the next top music act - this is the festival for you!

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World Port Days

Get a glimpse behind the scenes of modern maritime culture with ship tours, naval activities, demonstrations, excursions, exhibitions, music and much more! Rotterdam has long been one of the world’s biggest ports and World Port Days (Wereldhavendagen) provide a fantastic opportunity to learn about and celebrate what that means. This year’s activities will take place on the weekend of the 4th-6th September. Highlights of the festival include marine demonstrations, helicopter shows, diving demonstrations, a water canon show and boat races! Live music will drift across the city’s waterways and the festivities will conclude with an impressive fireworks

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Glitter and glamour are just a few of the traits you will see taking over Amsterdam between the 31st July to 2nd August in celebration of International Gay Pride. Amsterdam is purported to have the biggest Gay Pride Festival in the world. With public speeches, exhibitions, movies, workshops, theatrics and parties all giving face to the LGBT community. The crowning event of the festival, however, is the Canal Parade, which comprises a dazzlingly fun longboat parade through the canals of Amsterdam with more than 500.000 spectators cheering from the banks. Join in the fun and witness some of Amsterdam’s most sensational festivities!

Tall ships, naval vessels and impressive replicas pageant around the Eastern harbour of Amsterdam in this 5 day celebration of Dutch seafaring heritage. Taking place once every five years, SAIL Amsterdam is as large as it is auspicious and has been part of Dutch tradition since 1975. From Wednesday 19 to Sunday 23rd of August Amsterdam will be bustling with boat themed cultural and sporting events.The most beautiful, exotic and historical ships from across the seven seas are promised to be showcased here. Among other highly anticipated vessels, representatives from Germany, Columbia, Spain, France, Norway and Poland will be on exhibit.

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The International Community Fair

We at the TheHagueOnLine have been heartened by the response from our fellow internationals who have told us that they have missed the Feel At Home in The Hague International Community Fair. We, too, believe that The Hague region should have a special event where for one day the whole community comes together. The first Fair was held in 2006 in the Carlton Ambassador Hotel, before the age of social media, with the goal of helping Expats “feel at home” in their new environment, by showcasing the depth and diversity of sports & social clubs and culture in the region. It was an immediate success with around 70 standholders and 2,000 visitors. As a result, the following year we were invited by the Gemeente to hold the event in Atrium of the City Hall. The larger size of the exhibition space gave us the opportunity to increase the number of standholders to 200 and the visitors to 4,000. This bigger fair included other municipalities, local Expat and International small businesses, as well as various service providers. Additionally it allowed for a podium program, seminars and a Food Court. However, the core of the fair remained the Sports & Social clubs, which are a reflection of the unique community spirit which makes this region special. Since those early days, both the nature of the international community and the way we are connected by new technology has changed. The International community is now more inclusive and comprises not just Expats on 2-3 year assignments, but students and free movers on much shorter stays, as well as global citizens, putting down roots in the region alongside repats, lovepats and thousands of internationallyminded locals. The internet and social media have affected the way | The Summer Magazine 2015

we communicate with each other so that we are better informed and more inter-connected than ever, and we would like the Fair to reflect that change. We would like to create a Fair which is not just providing information, but celebrating everything our region has to offer, providing a full and entertaining day out for the whole international, and internationallyminded, community. And we would welcome you, as part of that community, to be involved in the planning of that day. Our first idea is to move the date of the Fair from September to the early in the New Year to avoid conflicting with the busy post holiday schedule and so allow as many people as possible to participate in the Fair, from schools and charities, to companies and international organisations. After a brief spell away, we also plan to return to the City Hall and so make the most of its central location and plentiful space, both inside and outside. But most importantly we plan to make the Fair more fun and interactive by encouraging you, the community, to participate in a full program of sporting and cultural competitions and activities at the Fair. We’ve already enlisted some partners and come up with some exciting activities and events, but we’d also love to hear your ideas about what you think makes you Feel at Home in The Hague and which activities and information you’d like to share with your international compatriots at the Fair.

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OF MY FAVOURITE BOOKS by Expats for Expats in The Netherlands

It seems the international community in The Netherlands harbours wonderful writing talent amongst us. Here’s a list of just a few books to get started. Each of these would be a perfect addition to your beach bag this summer!

The Mobile Life

Diane Lemieux and Anne Parker compare the move to a new country to that of an expedition of great explorers. This recently released book takes a totally new approach to assisting expats build a successful life in a new place. What made a huge impression on me was not just the recognition of the enormity of a move, but the useful practical tips and explorer anecdotes that help make this process more manageable. www.themobilelife.eu

How to be Orange

Greg Shapiro is known as the American “Netherlander” and recently celebrated twenty years of life in The Netherlands. In this time, he has gathered a wonderful array of experiences to share, to which he gives his own humorous twist. Promoted as “an alternative Dutch assimilation course”, what I like most about this book is that you are learning while you’re laughing. www.howtobeorange.nl

a Career in Your Suitcase

When relocating your life to a new country, this book is a must-have to make sure your career not only comes with you helps you create your unique Career Passport! The original edition was written by Jo Parfitt, a well known name for expat books in the Netherlands, with many great titles available through Summertime Publishing. This most recent (4th edition) brought career consultant, Colleen ReichrathSmith, on board as well, adding even more insights and information. www.careerinyoursuitcase.com

In The City of Bikes

Pete Jordan is an American who relocated to Amsterdam and pours his passion for bikes into this book. Were the Dutch always born to bicycles or were there factors that contributed to developing this national obsession? Part personal memoir and part historical insight, this is a fascinating read that will change the way you look at cycling in this country. www.cityofbikes.com

Dutched Up! Rocking the clogs expat style

I’m a little biased here as I’m a contributor, but mine is just one of 45 personal stories from 27 female bloggers based in The Netherlands. With tales of culture shock, eating and shopping, bikes, language, working, tax, making friends and much more, reading this book is like sitting down for a friendly cup of coffee with other expats. A perfect read for feeling that you’re not alone in the challenges and joys of life in this crazy country. Currently available as an e-book, with the print copy coming soon. www.dutchaustralian.com/book-dutched-up

Ready, Steady, Go Dutch

Produced through a collaboration between expat experts DutchNews.nl and ACCESS, it’s no surprise that this book is packed full of practical tips and tricks. Giving “The Lowdown on the Lowlands”, bite-sized pieces of information are grouped together under a range of topics including Working Life, Officialdom, Play and Health. A handy list of additional support and resources is also included. A treasure trove of tips from those who have done it all already. www.readysteadygodutch.com

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Ready, Stead Can you recommend any other books? Come and share on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/thehagueonline. Visit www.thehagueonline.com for more book reviews and we’d love you to contribute your own review. Renée Veldman-Tentori loves to connect, share, learn and teach. She is the online editor and community manager at TheHagueOnLine and lectures at The Hague University of Applied Sciences in Marketing Communications. Mother to two little bilingual Dutch Australians, Renée loves living in The Hague. Her personal blog can be found at www.dutchaustralian.com

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Outdoor Activities Learning a new skill or sport is always better in the sunshine, get out and enjoy! Beach yoga workshops are back on, on Sundays, this summer. Meet us at the beach in Scheveningen (opposite the lighthouse ). Just bring a large towel, some water and a smile. smile. The Hatha Rahja Yoga Clinic has classes for beginners, intermediates and advanced levels. You will practice yoga sequences to energize, detox or tone the body. The HRY Clinic offers an eclectic range of yogic traditions, ranging from the quiet inner body - through to the more energetic experience. Also available is therapeutic healing do-inyoga. Here students learn how to improve their concentration and experience the benefits of deep relaxation and meditation. Private lessons are also available on request. www.hatharahjayoga.com

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Summer is the time for strawberries, cream and of course tennis. If you are looking to improve your game, then why not take some lessons with GameCedMatch tennis school. The owner Cedric van Eps has 10 years experience of coaching and is a certified coach with the Netherlands Tennis Association (KNLTB). Cedric is giving lessons at the Nieuwe Marlot Club (NMC), in The Hague, and tennis club Vreugd en Rust, in Voorburg. All ages and stages of tennis are welcome either individually or for group sessions. So join us and let GameCedMatch improve your swing this summer.

Looking to play social golf with fellow Expats and Internationals on a regular basis? Join TheHagueOnline Golf Society! During the summer we are organising a monthly evening of 9 holes at the Leeuwenbergh golf club in The Hague. We have reserved 6 tee times. The events start at 6pm for all our members and guests. Please join us on Thursday 4 June; Thursday 9 July; Tuesday 18 August and Tuesday 8 September.

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Fancy getting back in the saddle? Feel the salty breeze on your face as you ride along Scheveningen beach or the Meyendel nature reserve with Stalhouderij Fjordenpaard. We offer horse riding throughout the year for beginners and experienced riders. In the dunes of Scheveningen you ride side by side with foxes, deer, rabbits, wild horses and cows in beautiful surroundings. Even if you have never been on a horse before you can ride along with us. Visit www.stalhouderij-hetfjordenpaard.nl

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Top Summer Sports Once again, this summer, The Netherlands will be hosting some major international sports events for your enjoyment. TENNIS Jo-Wilfried Tsonga as well as former world number-one players Leyton Hewitt and Jelena Jankovic will be competing at the ATP Topshelf Open grass court tennis championships. Just over an hours drive from The Hague, the tournament takes place in Rosmalen, from 8 - 14 June. This event is used by many players as a warm up for Wimbledon. MOTORSPORT Motorbike fans should not miss the 85th edition of the Dutch TT, the longest running event on the MotoGP calendar, which is being held at the TT Circuit Assen on Saturday 27 June. The track is in the north of The Netherlands and is about 2.5 hours drive from The Hague. The famed TT Assen circuit is affectionately known as “The Cathedral “ by motorcycling fans worldwide. Its narrow track, with rapid changes in direction, is fully surrounded by grassy banks and grandstands, providing excellent viewing points for the hundreds of thousands of fanatical spectators. This truly is the most prestigious event on the Dutch motor sport calendar. LE TOUR DE FRANCE The world’s most famous cycle race “Le Tour de France“ will start in Utrecht on 4th July. Le Tour de France will begin with a 14km time trail, through the streets of Utecht, and the next day riders will set out on a 166 km peloton from Utrecht to Zeeland. If you are planning to witness this firsthand, you

may be wise to leave your cars at home and take the train (about 40 mins), as huge crowds are expected. After Amsterdam (1954), Scheveningen (1973), Leiden (1978), Den Bosch (1996) and Rotterdam (2010) this will be the 6th time that the Netherlands has had the honour of “Le Grand Départ”. GOLF Golf fans can get their fix at the KLM Open which will be held from the 10 - 13 September at the Kennemer Golf & Country Club. The seaside links course is located in Zandvoort, just over an hours drive from The Hague. The tournament is part of the European tour and previous winners have included Seve Ballestros, Darren Clarke, Martin Kymer and Bernard Langer. The defending champion is the Englishman, Paul Casey, who matched the course record (62) during his third round. The excitement does not end there however, last year (English) Andy Sullivan won a trip into space worth US$100,000 by making a hole in one on the 15th hole. Last but not least two major international events will coming to The Hague in June and July. During the weekend 18-20 June, the Volvo Ocean Race will have a 24 hour pitstop in Scheveningen, while The Hague will act as one of the host cities for world beach volleyball championships between June 26-July 5th.

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Round The Hague with Sjors & Co Enjoy Sjors & Co’s (Rob and Fred’s) authentic and theatrical Hague experience, with the ‘Round the Hague’ tour. A 3.5 hour trip filled with humorous asides and playful facts about the ‘Residentie’ Be amazed by the many comic characters The Hague has to offer, and perhaps even experience a ‘real’ demonstration outside the Peace Palace!!!

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The Hague Close Up Take part in many the memorable moments from The Hague’s film history! Re-visit sites of iconic movie and television scenes, meet overzealous extras, crazy cameramen, nervous directors and driven casting directors! You may even be offered a part, if your screen test goes well… If your acting skills are not quite up to par though, why not take part in our playful “Who will win that coveted Oscar Hague?” quiz.

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Shockingly, between 1813-2013, King Willem Frederik has still not changed a ‘stitch’! Have you always wanted to know where our King hung out over 200 years ago? Well, now you can ask him during the most playful, historic, city tour in the Netherlands: the ‘Round 200 years Kingdom!’ Taking us on a playful sovereign adventure, through the most characteristic and historical royal city sites, over the past two centuries. After numerous sightings and anecdotes from our Royal family you will feel personally acquainted with King William Frederick, Prince Bernhard and Louis Napoleon and many more illustrious figures from our past .

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Culture and Leisure Agenda Summer 2015 For updated information go to www.TheHagueOnLine.com MAY UNTIL 5 MAY COMMUNITY: Haagse Koningskermis An annual fun fair, with fairground food, games, horse rides and a festive atmosphere, ideal for a family day out. Various locations in The Hague www.denhaag.nl

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UNTIL 17 MAY EXHIBITION: Keukenhof A well-nurtured, world famous, annual flower exhibition, situated on a 32 hectare-wide old hunting area. Expect to see the quintessential Dutch fields of tulips. Keukenhof, Lisse www.keukenhof.nl UNTIL 21 JUNE EXHIBITION: Anton Corbijn Photo Exhibition A selection of more than 300 of Corbijn’s best shots documenting famous bands and singers such as Nirvana, U2, REM and the Rolling Stones. The Hague Museum of Photography, The Hague www.fotomuseumdenhaag.nl UNTIL 2 AUGUST EXHIBITION: Beelden in Leiden (Sculptures in Leiden) Foundation Pictures Leiden’s annual highquality picture exhibition of young Dutch sculptors. www.beeldeninleiden.nl UNTIL 30 AUGUST EXHIBITION: Beautiful Holland Art exhibition dedicated to displaying and experiencing the traditional landscapes and iconic beauties of Holland. The Gemeente Museum and the Nature Conservation Society come together as they encourage visitors to see the Dutch landscape, beyond the canvas. The Gemeente Museum, The Hague www.fotomuseumdenhaag.nl UNTIL 26 OCTOBER EXHIBITION: Alam-Tadema in Panorman Mesdag An exhibition of original prints by Lawrence Alma-Tadema, one of the most successful English painters of the 19 century. Panorama Mesdag, The Hague www.panorama-mesdag.com

1 - 2 MAY MUSIC: Rewire Festival Adventurous music, special concerts, screenings, talks and workshops make up this international festival. Rewire focuses on contemporary electronic music, neo-classical, new jazz, experimental pop, sound art and multimedia collaborations. Various locations, The Hague www.rewirefestival.nl 1 MAY MUSIC: Godspeed You!Black Emperor A Canadian band famous for combining orchestral arrangements with electronically synthesised sound. This nine piece band has been highly influential in the ’post-rock’ genre. Rewire Festival, The Hague, 20:00 www.songkick.com 1 MAY DANCE: INSIDE OUT An adventurous dance talent project by choreographer Conny Janssen. With works by Shailesh Bahoran, Roser Lopez Espinosa and Conny Janssen. iET Lucent Dans Theater, The Hague, 20:30 www.connyjanssendanst.nl 2 MAY MUSIC: Joshua Radin Singer-songwriter made famous by TV hit shows such as Scrubs, One Tree Hill, Greys Anatomy and much more. Paradiso, Amsterdam, 20:30 www.concertboom.com 2 MAY THEATRE: Hindi Jazz Lucent Dance Theatre In this concert Dutch, Hindustani and Indian musicians combine jazz and Indian (Bollywood) music. Lucent Dance Theatre, The Hague, 20:15 www.ldt.nl 3 MAY MUSIC: Douwe Bob Singer-Songwriter Douwe Bob promotes his new album “Can Not Slow Down.” Zaal, Paard Van Troje The Hague, 20:30 www.paard.nl 3 MAY MUSIC: War Requiem Benjamin Britten Hague Toonkunstkoor and Residential Bach Choir present an orchestral allergy, addressing the consequences of war. Dr. Anton Philipszaal, The Hague, 15:00 www.bachensembles.nl

3 MAY MUSIC: Bel Air Jazz Club Saxophonist, Tom Beek, is joined by Martijn van Iterson, Boudewijn Lucas and Marcel Serierse for an evening jazz concert at the Bel Air. Johan de Wittlaan 30, Den Haag 16:00 www.belairjazzclub.nl 4 - 5 MAY FAIR: Kermis The Hague Fair Lange Voorhout; Lange Vijverberg; Outer court; Frederick Henry Square The Hague, various times. www.kermisdenhaag.nl 5 MAY FESTIVAL: Liberation Festival Shows on open air stages set up around the city, debates, speeches, street theatre, children’s activities and a festival market are held, to celebrate the day, in 1945, when WWII ended for the Dutch. Various locations, The Hague www.bevrijdingsfestivaldenhaag 5 MAY MUSIC: 70 Years at the top Dutch Swing College Band This swinging orchestra has been widely acclaimed as the pinnacle of Dutch Jazz internationally. This year’s program will showcase the bands top hits, over 70 years! Dr Anton Philips Hall ,The Hague, 20:15 www.ldt.nl 6 MAY MUSIC: Orphee et Eurydice Dutch Touring Opera A new production of Gluck’s Orphée et Euridice, performed in its rarely shown French form. Lucent Dance Theatre, The Hague, 20:00 www.reisopera.nl 7 MAY THEATRE: PePijn Stand-Up Comedy Night Every first Thursday of the month Night Theatre PePijn presents a Stand-Up Comedy Night. Featuring international acts such as Adam Fields and Nigel Williams. www.diligentia-pepijn.nl 7 MAY THEATRE: Multus #2: Dance on Piano Japanese-Dutch pianist Tomoko Mukaiyama and Gerard Bouwhuis introduce a theatrical spectacle, uniquely choreographing music, dance and ‘a forest of screens’. Korzo Hall, The Hague, 20:30 www.korzo.nl

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8 MAY - 30 JUNE THEATRE: Anne The life of Anne Frank, in a spectacular and moving theatrical performance. Theatre Amsterdam, Amsterdam, various times. www.theateramsterdam.nl

8 - 9 MAY MUSIC: Fame and transience Music historian Leo Samama and the residence orchestra tells the story of Schubert’s fame and transience. Dr. Anton Philips Hall, The Hague, 20:15 www.residentieorkest.nl 8 MAY MUSIC: Back to Bach National Ballet The National Ballet pays tribute to Johann Sebastian Bach’s classical masterpieces. Lucent Dance Theatre, The Hague, 18:15 www.operaballet.nl 9 MAY MUSIC: Jonathan Jeremiah British folk and soul singer brings us back to the best of the sounds of the sixties and seventies. Paard Van Troje, The Hague, 19:30 www.songkick.com 9 MAY MUSIC/ DANCE: El Café del Rincón Heartbreaking flamenco music and dancing from Barcelona. Korzo Hall, The Hague, 20:30 www.terremoto.nl 9 MAY MUSIC: Flow My Tears Combattimento and Maarten Koningsberger The musicians present a compelling program of baroque instrumentals, featuring renowned soloist Maarten Koningsberger. Nieuwe Kirk, The Hague, 20:15 www.ldt.nl 9 MAY MUSIC: 85 and Counting Anniversary Concert & Benefit The American Women’s Club of The Hague celebrate their 85th anniversary with a solo pianist, stories from American Author and Steinway Artist Robin Meloy Goldsby followed by a buffet dinner and live and silent auctions. Nieuwspoort, Lange Poten 10, The Hague, 18:00 www.awcthehague.org 9 MAY MISCELLANEOUS: What Women Want The day before Mother’s day the Grote Kerk is putting a day of pampering for ‘Fabulous Women’. Enjoy stands filled with beauty treatments, culinary treats and fashion. Grote Kerk, The Hague, 11:00 30 www.thehagueonline.com

10 MAY DANCE: All there is in May ‘Dance to tilt your view’ This series shows dancers as mediums for a kaleidoscope of expressions and the wonders of life. Every afternoon is different and features international acts. Korzo Hall, The Hague, 16:00 www.korzo.nl 11 MAY MUSIC: KC Lab Sixty talented composition students from the Royal Conservatory perform their original composition pieces, accompanied by assorted illustrious composers. Korzo Hall, The Hague, 19:30 www.koncon.nl 12 - 25 MAY SPORT: The North Sea Regatta Various sailing competitions between Hoek van Holland, Harwich and Scheveningen. Music and other ‘after sails’ festivities make the event fun for sailors and non-racers alike. Scheveningen, The Hague http://nsr.nl 12 MAY THEATRE: The Cycle Paths A fast-paced, high-energy, audience orientated improv show. Theatre Pepijn, The Hague, 20:30 13, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 MAY FESTIVAL: Solos @ the Sea 2015 A full evening of delight for lovers of dance, theatre and eating out. Dancers provide entertainment on the beach and on the stage, as you enjoy a three-course dinner. Scheveningen, The Hague, 18:30 www.ddddd.nu 13 - 17 MAY FOOD: Rolling Kitchens Dozens of mobile kitchens settle into Amsterdam’s parks creating an enormous open air restaurant! From fresh Italian pizza to seafood dishes, there will be something for all tastes. Westergasfabriek, Amsterdam www.iamsterdam.com 13 MAY THEATER: Paradise Lost Samir Calixto Brazilian-Dutch choreographer Samir Calixto brings us his latest dance interpretation of John Milton’s Paradise Lost. Korzo Hall, The Hague, 20:30 www.korzo.nl

14, 16 , 17 MAY SPORT: Leiden Marathon The 25th edition of the Leiden Marathon includes a 2km, 5km, 10km, 21km and 42km over the weekend with the 1st Leiden Sport Film Festival taking place on the 14th. Leiden www.marathon.nl 14 - 15 MAY MISCELLANEOUS: Night of the Refugee A 40-kilometre charity walk from Rotterdam to The Hague, that emulates the struggles of the refugee. How far would you walk in the night for fear of violence? Rotterdam - The Hague, 17:00 www.nachtvandevluchteling.nl 14 MAY MUSIC: The Creation The Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century along with Early Music students from the Royal Conservatory will form a grand orchestra to perform Haydn’s The Creation. Dr. Anton Philips Hall, The Hague, 20:15 www.ldt.nl 15 MAY MUSIC: Alpha Blondy & The Solar System The Ivorian Alpha Blondy is the reggae icon of Africa Paard van Troje, The Hague, 19:30 www.songkick.com 15 MAY SPORT: Glow Run A 5 kilometre night Glow-Run on Scheveningen beach. The DJ’s, glow-paint and fun atmosphere will make this running event one to remember… The Hague Beach Stadium, Scheveningen, The Hague, 19:30 www.glow-run.nl 16 MAY COMMUNITY: Surf & Turf BBQ Party BBQ against a backdrop of vintage Volkswagen vans and Beetles. A variety of national and international Reggae artists will awaken feelings of sun and surf. Grote Markt, The Hague, 16:00 www.gmdh.nl 16 - 17 MAY MUSIC: Nick Cave Austrian singer-songwriter often referred to as rock musics “Prince of Darkness”. World Forum, The Hague, 20:00 www.songkick.com

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16 MAY MUSIC: Residence Orchestra and Indie Games The Hague Philharmonic together with Dutch Game Music (platform for game composers) and HKU (Utrecht School of the Arts), will recreate game music compositions for orchestral arrangements. Paard van Troje, The Hague, 19:30 www.residentieorkest.nl

16 MAY MUSIC: Le Sacre du Printemps Pianist and composer Martin Bon plays tribute to Stravinsky’s The Right of Spring, written for four pianos, a large orchestra and large battery of percussion. Dr. Anton Philips Hall, The Hague, 22:00 www.ldt.nl 17 MAY SPORT: Aircooled Scheveningen A free event on the beach boulevard, where everyone who brings along a VW Beetle or Bus can learn to surf for free. Scheveningen, The Hague www.scheveningen.com 17 MAY MUSIC: Coffee Concert Jazz Royal Conservatory Jazz combos play standard and original compositions. Dr. Anton Philips Hall, The Hague, 11:00 www.ldt.nl 19 MAY MUSIC: Nils Frahm A musician who integrates electronic and classical music though a selection of vintage keyboards and synths. Paard van Troje, The Hague, 20:00 www.songkick.com 20 MAY - 25 OCTOBER EXHIBITION: Vormidable (Contemporary Flemish Sculpture) This summer Museum Beelden aan Zee focuses on contemporary Flemish sculpture. The exhibition will be a visual spectacle, with work by both established and young, up-andcoming Flemish artists. Lange Voorhout and Museum Beelden aan Zee, The Hague www.beeldenaanzee.nl 20 - 23 MAY DANCE: Voorjaarsontwaken 2015 (Spring Awakening) An annual dance event where in Korzo and NDT bring you the best and most innovative new dancers they can find, from home and abroad. Dutch Dance Theatre, The Hague, 19:30 www.korzo.nl

20 MAY MUSIC: Chamber Music with bassist Roelof Meijer Bassist Meijer, and other Hague Philharmonic musicians, introduce an evening of new compositions interspersed with music by Astor Piazzolla and Igor Stravinsky. Nieuwe Kerk, The Hague, 20:15 www.residentieorkest.nl

23, 24, 25 MAY FESTIVAL: Open Lucht Hotel Fields of Wonder (Open Air Hotel) Spend the night under the stars in a unique ‘ hotel room ‘, designed by artists and designers in Leiden. The Outdoor Hotel experience offers an evening program with surprising performances and breakfast in the morning. Stadspark De Burcht, Leiden, 9:00

21 MAY - JUNE 7 ART: Your light is My Life A major solo exhibition by Czech artist Krištof Kintera with sculptures and installations that move, communicate and challenge your expectations. Kunsthal, Rotterdam www.kunsthal.nl

23, 24, 25 MAY MUSIC: Leidse Hofjesconcerten (Courtyard Concerts) The most enchanting courtyards in Leiden will be the backdrop to over 200 free concerts by talented new and up and coming musicians. Various Locations, Leiden www.expatcentreleiden.nl

21 MAY MUSIC: Lunch Concert Free lunchtime concerts by The Hague Philharmonic. Dr. Anton Philips Hall, The Hague, Lunch Concert www.residentieorkest.nl 22 AND 24 MAY MUSIC: Handel’s Semele In this semi-theatrical version of Handel’s opera, the secret love of Semele and Jupiter is displayed and the vengeance of Juno is brought into the limelight. Dr. Anton Philips Hall, The Hague, 20:15 www.residentieorkest.nl 22 - 24 MAY SPORT: The Hague Pro Freestyle Festival An action sports festival in the city centre of The Hague. Sports categories include; Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Wakeboarding, BMX, MTB & Skiing. Various locations, The Hague www.thpro.eu 22 - 24 MAY THEATRE: Schemerstad (Twilight city) Various plays are viewed from the Leiden waterways at twilight. Boats sail from one performance to another in a unique display of dance, acting and musical theatre. Various locations, Leiden, 20:15 www.schemerstad.nl 23, 25 MAY AND 13, 14TH JUNE COMMUNITY: Neuzelbeurs Over several weekends, more than 350 stalls sell second-hand products, at bargain prices at Neuzelbeurs (The Bread Factory). De Broodfabriek, Rijswijk www.neuzelbeurs.nl

24 MAY SPORT: FBK GAMES ‘Hengelo’ The AA Drink FBK Games are part of the IAAF World Challenge and attracts top athletes from around the world every year. FBK Stadium, Hengelo www.aadrink-fbkgames.nl 24 MAY MISCELLANEOUS: Japanmarkt (Japanese Market) Stands displaying all kinds of Japanese cultural and culinary merchandise will line the Rapenburg, in commemoration of the Japanese emperors visit in 2000. The Rapenburg, Lieden, 12:00 www.sieboldhuis.org 25 - 28 MAY FESTIVAL: Leidse Laken Feesten A celebration of Leiden’s rich textile history. Events include bustling city markets, a Dragon Boat Race and the Leiden Culinary festival and its much anticipated feast! Various Locations, Leiden http://www.lakenfeesten.nl/ 26 MAY MUSIC: Gumball 3000 Over 100 supercars and their famous drivers will compete on the European stage, en route from Stockholm to Las Vegas! Drivers include Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton, Baywatch superstar David Hasselhof, skateboard legend Tony Hawk and Dutch DJ superstar Afrojack. Stadion Amsterdam Aren A, Amsterdam www.gumball3000.com

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27 - 31 MAY ART: Kunst Rai A national art fair for modern and contemporary art from both Dutch and foreign artists. Amsterdam RAI, Amsterdam, times change each day. www.kunstrai.nl 28 - 29 MAY MUSIC: Ariana Grande Grammy nominated pop star most famous for songs such as “Bang, Bang’, “Break Free’ and ‘Problem’. Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, 19:00 www.concertboom.com 29 - 31 MAY FESTIVAL: Sniester A free three day festival in and around Grote Markt and the Paard van Troje, creating a summer refuge of unique music, theatre and culinary discoveries. Grote Markt, The Hague www.gmdh.nl 29 - 31 MAY FESTIVAL: Huygens Festival Muziek This festival combines classical music, family shows , lectures, musical education and evening concerts. Leidschendam-Voorburg, various locations and times. www.huygensfestival.net 29 MAY FESTIVAL: Club Tropicana “Spring in Style” A Expat meet-and-greet party. There will be dancing, DJ’s and ‘the best’ tropical tunes from the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s. Club 1660 Den Haag, The Hague www.expatevents.com 30 MAY MUSIC: Toto American band best known for a diverse music style that encompasses pop, rock, soul, funk, R&B, blues..and more. Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, 18:30 www.concertboom.com

30 MAY MUSIC: Urban Lounge The Woo The Woo is a stage where emerging and established names in soul and jazz make an appearance. Souvolle jazz music, poetry and film, stimulate your senses. Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam www.thewoo.nl 30 MAY MISCELLANEOUS: Museum Night Leiden See seven museums in Leiden through the lenses of interactive projects, music, new media, theatre and various other night activities. Lieden Museums, Pieterskerk and Sterrewacht, 20:00 museumnachtleiden.nl 31 MAY - 1 JUNE MUSIC: Fleetwood Mac Fleetwood Mac is a British-American Grammy Award winning rock band formed in London. Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, 18:30 www.songkick.com 31 MAY SPORT: Royal Ten The Hague Royal Ten is an annual competitive and recreational running event. All participants will receive a medal from The Hague Royal Ten. The Hague, 12:15 http://www.royalten.nl/

JUNE 2 JUNE MUSIC: La Cenerentola, Opera Zuid La Cenerentola Rossini transforms the fairytale, Cinderella, into a magical opera. Lucent Danstheater, The Hague, 20:00 www.operazuid.nl 3 JUNE MUSIC: Maroon Five American pop rock band who have been charting consistently for almost fifteen years. Best known for hits such as ‘Songs For Jane’, ’Sunday Morning’ and ‘She Will Be Loved’. Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, 20,00 www.songkick.com 4 JUNE MUSIC: Chris Smither American folk and blues musician. Musemix Concerts @ Soc. Engels, The Hague, Netherlands, 20:30 www.songkick.com

4 - 6 JUNE FESTIVAL: Leiden International Film Festival (LIFF) Summer Special During these three days Peiterskerkplein will be transformed into an outdoor cinema, providing a fantastic location to watch both art house and mainstream movies. The Peiterskerkplein, Leiden leidenfilmfestival.nl 6 JUNE - 31 AUGUST EXHIBITION: The Hague Sculpture Henri Laurens The museum Beelden aan Zee exhibits the work of Henri Laurens and contemporary French sculptures. Museum Beelden aan Zee and Lange Voorhout, The Hague www.beeldenaanzee.nl 6 - 7 JUNE DANCE: Dance Mix Theatre A dance performance by teenagers, who wish to perform in a professional setting. Theatre Dakota, The Hague www.dancemixtheatre.nl 6 JUNE FESTIVAL: The Hague African Festival Several markets are set up and presentations, discussions, a special children’s programme and African-inspired performances will take place. Spuiplein, The Hague www.ldt.nl 6 JUNE MUSIC: Mark Knopfler Rock and blues-rock guitarist and singersongwriter, best known for being lead guitarist and vocalist in the band Dire Straits. Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, 20:00 www.ziggodome.nl 6 JUNE FESTIVAL: Kaderock A variety of pop, blues, urban, electronic and of course rock music comes together in the small festival in The Hague. Musicon, The Hague, 11:30 www.kaderock.com 7 JUNE FESTIVAL: Summer Jazz Leiden One day of international jazz acts with a small side program featuring theatre and cabaret. Leidse Hout, Lieden, 13:00 www.summerjazzleiden.nl

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7 JUNE MUSIC: Paul Mc Cartney Rock and blues-rock guitarist and singersongwriter, best known for being lead guitarist and vocalist in the band Beatles Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, 18:30 www.ziggodome.nl 8 - 14 JUNE SPORT: Top Shelf An international tennis tournament which is part of the ATP World Tour 250 series and the WTA International Tournament. Rosmalen, Netherlands www.topshelfopen.nl 9 JUNE MISCELLANEOUS: TEDxYouth ‘Beyond Boundaries’ In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events where TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The International School of The Hague, The Hague www.tedxyouthish.com 9 JUNE MUSIC: Olly Murs British Pop star who got his first break on XFactor and has gone on to be a world sensation. His latest appearance is to promote his latest album ‘Never Been Better!’ Heineken Music Hall, Amsterdam, 20:00 www.songkick.com 11 JUNE MISCELLANEOUS: EPMD EPMD is a prominent east-coast hip-hop duo consisting of emcees Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith. Paard Van Troje, The Hague, 19:30 www.paard.nl 12 - 14 JUNE FESTIVAL: Pinkpop Known as the oldest and longest running annual pop/ rock music festival in the world. This years artists include Muse, Robbie Williams, the Foo Fighters and Avicii. Megaland, Landgraaf www.pinkpop.nl

12 , 13 , 17, 18, 19, 20 JUNE DANCE: Up & Coming Choreographers 2015 Korzo productions Budding choreographers are given the opportunity to create and display new pieces, under the guidance of the Dutch National Dance Theatre and Korzo professionals. Korzo Hall, The Hague, 20:00 www.korzo.nl 12, 13, 14 JUNE FESTIVAL: Anime 2015: “Don’t try this at home!” The oldest annual Japanese animation, film and culture festival in the Netherlands. This years focus is on films and series with science themes. World Forum, The Hague, 14:00 www.animecon.nl 13 JUNE MUSIC: Symphonic Junction: Residence Orchestra & Torre Florim Symphonic Junction joins frontman for The State, Torre Florim, with The Hague Philharmonic orchestra, in the fifth concert of the series. Paard Van Troje, The Hague, 19:30 www.paard.nl

18 - 20 JUNE FESTIVAL: Pitstop Volvo Ocean Race A three-day festival to welcome racers on their stop-over from what is considered the most challenging sailing race in the world. Music, theatre and other entertainments will take over Scheveningen, for those who do not want to simply ogle the boats. Scheveningen www.volvooceanracefestivaldenhaag.com 18 JUNE MUSIC: Albert Hammond Emmy winning pop rock, singer-songwriting legend best known for singles such as “It Never Rains In Southern California” and “The Peacemaker”. Paard Van Troje, The Hague, 19:30 www.paard.nl 20 JUNE FESTIVAL: Mega Bollywood Festival This year’s theme is ‘Beyond Bollywood’, featuring traditional music and film, alongside new international artists who have been inspired by the genre. www.ldt.nl Dr. Anton Philipszaal, The Hague, 20:15

13 JUNE FESTIVAL: Vlaggetjesdag Scheveningen Vlaggetjesdag celebrates the new herring season with one big street festival. The streets will be filled with music, flags and people dressed-up in traditional attire. Harbour of Scheveningen, The Hague, 11:00 www.vlaggetjesdag.com

21 JUNE COMMUNITY: The Hague Architecture Day Many architectural buildings around the city open their doors to the public. English tours available during this year’s ‘People Make The City’ theme. Various locations in The Hague www.dvda-denhaag.nl

18 - 21ST JUNE FESTIVAL: Festival Classique Family festival of classical music. Dance, food, workshops, performances and concerts are all aimed at making classical music fun for everyone. City centre of The Hague, various locations. www.festivalclassique.nl

21 JUNE MUSIC: Taylor Swift One of the biggest international country/pop stars. Recent hits include, “I Knew You Were Trouble”, “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” and “Shake It Off”. Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, 18:00 www.ziggodome.nl

18 JUNE MUSIC: KISS and The Dead Daisies American rock band, who have been making hard rock, heavy metal and glam rock since 1973. Twelve-inch platform boots and spectacular stage antics are expected. Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, 20:00 www.ziggodome.nl

25 AND 27 JUNE MUSIC: Neil Diamond With timeless singles such as “If you know what I mean” and “I’m a Believer” Diamond is an international household name. Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, 18:30 www.ziggodome.nl 25 JUNE MUSIC: The Moody Blues A progressive English rock band, known for their innovative combination of classical and rock genres. Heineken Music Hall, Amsterdam, 18:30

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25 JUNE MUSIC: Caetano Velosso & Gilberto Gil (Two friends, a century of music) The opening concert of the Viva Brasil Festival kicks-off with an exclusive inaugural concert from these two legends of Brazilian Tropicália music. Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, 20:15 www.vivabrasil.nl 26 JUNE - 5 JULY SPORT: FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championship 2015 The world’s top beach volleyball athletes are competing on a specially-made floating stadium in the heart of the city. Hofvijver pond, The Hague www.netherlands2015.fivb.org 26 JUNE SHOPPING: Shopping night Tonight retail has an extended bed-time. On this evening/ night The Hague’s shops will remain open until midnight. Retailers offer their customers a special evening filled with promotions, DJs, fashion shows, events and attractive discounts. Various locations in The Hague www.shoppingnight.nl 27 JUNE FESTIVAL: Night at the Park An outdoor evening music festival in the park, with performances from the likes of UB40, K’s Choice and Duran Duran. Zuiderpark, The Hague. www.nightatthepark.nl 27 JUNE SPORT: TT Circuit Assen The Dutch TT (Tourist Trophy) is a motorcycling event, held as part of the MotoGP World Championship. TT Circuit Assen. www.ttcircuit.com 27 JUNE FESTIVAL: National Veteran Day Celebrations are held around the city in honour of the Dutch veterans nationwide. Various locations in The Hague www.veteranendag.nl 28 JUNE FESTIVAL: Parkpop Biggest free pop festival of Europe with national and international performances. Zuiderpark, The Hague, 13:00 www.parkpop.nl

30 JUNE MUSIC: Santana Grammy award winning Mexican-American, rock musician - best known for Latin fusion music showcases new material from his latest album, Corazon. Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, 18:30 www.ziggodome.nl

JULY 1 - 5 JULY FESTIVAL: Zeehelden Festival Music, dance, theatre and children’s activities. Different stalls and an open stage make up the largest neighbourhood party in The Hague! Zeeheldenkwartier, The Hague www.zeeheldenfestival.nl 1 - 4 JULY FESTIVAL: Amsterdam Roots Festival Indoor concerts featuring international artists of varying style and languages. This year featured acts include: Jamaican reggae band, Black Uhuru, Long Shen Dao from Beijing and the legendary Brazilian O Rappa from Rio de Janeiro. Melkweg, Paradiso, Bimhuis, North Sea Jazz Club and Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam. www.amsterdamroots.nl 1 JULY MUSIC: The Who World famous English rock band, formed in 1964, best known for hit songs such as “My Generation” alongside energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction. Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, 18:30 www.ziggodome.nl 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10 JULY DANCE: Final Performance Dance Department The Dance Department of the Royal Conservatoire shows off the talent of students and teachers in their Final Performance. Koninklijk Conservatorium, The Hague www.koncon.nl 3 - 12 JULY FESTIVAL: De Parade A carnival themed traveling festival featuring music, theatre, dance, food and cocktails terraces. Westbroekpark, The Hague www.deparade.nl

4 JULY SPORT: Beach Challenge Cross Triathlon. The Beach Challenge is an absolute must for sport lovers. The triathlon is a fun challenge and work-out for everybody. Those who are not Triathletes, will not miss out either as you can sign up for other activities like swimming in the sea and the beach run! Deltaplein, Kijkduin, The Hague www.beach-challenge.nl 5 JULY FESTIVAL: Roots Open Air Free open-air music festival in Park Frankendael, offering a diverse program of ‘Roots’ live music, workshops, children’s activities and ‘exotic drinks and snacks’ Park Frankendael, Amsterdam www.amsterdamroots.nl 5 JULY FESTIVAL: Metropolis Festival Free outdoor music festival with national and international talent. The programme consists of a mix of pop, rock, hip hop, world music and dance. Zuiderpark, Rotterdam www.metropolisfestival.nl 6 JULY MUSIC: Summer Concert Atheneum Kamerorkest A classical concert to display pupils talents through symphonies of string and wind instruments, as part of the Jong KC Summer Festival. Koninklijk Conservatorium, The Hague, 19:30 www.koncon.nl 10 - 12 JULY MUSIC: North Sea Jazz Great jazz musicians take the stage to flood Rotterdam with blues, soul and jazz. Some of the famous artists performing include; John Legend, Paolo Nutini and Lionel Richie. Ahoy, Rotterdam www.northseajazz.com 10 JULY MUSIC: Take That Take That (formed in 1990) is the most successful English boy band in UK chart history, specialising in their own style of pop balladry, the band hails from Manchester, England. Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam www.songkick.com 12 JULY FESTIVAL: Werfpop One of the largest free pop music festivals in the Netherlands. Leidse Hout Leiden www.werfpop.nl

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For updated information go to www.TheHagueOnLine.com 18 - 19 JULY FESTIVAL: VIVA Brazil A rich, three-day programme of music reflecting the breadth of Brazil’s artistic and cultural expression. Various locations in Amsterdam www.vivabrasil.nl

14 - 23 AUGUST FESTIVAL: Grachtenfestival An annual classical music festival held in various unique locations across Amsterdam and featuring some of our most talented young Dutch musicians. Various locations in Amsterdam www.grachtenfestival.nl

27 - 30 AUGUST SPORT: SLS Classic The 52nd edition of the SLS car rally from Scheveningen to Luxembourg and back. The sports cars start and finish at the Boulevard in Scheveningen. Scheveningen Boulevard, The Hague www.slsclassic.nl

19 JULY FESTIVAL: Milkshake Festival A collaboration between Air and Paradiso, two of the biggest clubs in Amsterdam, with many different stages. Expect sparkling decorations, spectacle and a wide variety of performances and visitors. Westerpark, Amsterdam www.milkshakefestival.nl

14, 15, 21, 22 AUGUST FESTIVAL: International Fireworks Festival Scheveningen Fireworks at the beach in Scheveningen. Different countries compete for the Fireworks trophy Scheveningen. Scheveningen, The Hague, 21:45 www.vuurwerkfestivalscheveningen.com

28 - 29 AUGUST COMMUNITY: BIG TEXAS BBQ 2015 A two day BBQ event in the centre of the city, where Hillbilly, Bluegrass & Country are words to live by. Grote Markt, The Hague, 15:00 www.gmdh.nl

20 JULY - 2 AUGUST DANCE: De Dutch Summer Dance Course International dance courses from De Dutch Don’t Dance Division in collaboration with Ballet & Co and Holland Dance. The Hague www.ddddd.nu

15 AUGUST MISCELLANEOUS:Commemoration WWII Southeast Asia The commemoration service to remember the end of the Second World War in Southeast Asia. World Forum, The Hague, 10:30 www.indieherdenking.nl

20 - 26 JULY SPORT: Sport1 Open An international tennis competition played on outdoor red clay courts and part of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Challenger Tour. Mets Tennisbanen, The Hague www.thehagueopentennis.nl

19 - 23 AUGUST FESTIVAL: SAIL Amsterdam Every five years there is a SAIL organised to honour The Netherlands nautical heritage. The heart of SAIL are a myriad of Tall Ships, naval ships and replicas. Various Amsterdam www.sail.nl/2015

26 JULY - 3 AUGUST FESTIVAL: Gay Pride A festival which celebrates all sexual identities. The crowning event takes place on the first Saturday, when a colourful boat procession fills the Amsterdam’s canals. Various locations in Amsterdam www.amsterdamgaypride.nl

20 - 22 AUGUST MUSIC: Jazz in de Gracht Literally translates to Jazz in the Canal. A festival where in flat bottomed boats are loaded with blues and jazz musicians, who serenade the city’s many canal quaysides as they float by. Various Locations in The Hague. www.jazzindegracht.nl

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21 - 23 AUGUST FESTIVAL: Lowlands An annual music festival with wide and eclectic performances varying from rock, pop, hip-hop and alternative music to stand-up, ballet and literature. Fairgrounds Walibi Holland, Biddinghuizen www.lowlands.nl

1 AUGUST FESTIVAL: Schollenpop A free live rock and pop music festival with numerous music workshops and creative activities to keep you busy in those non-dancing moments. Scheveningen Beach, The Hague, 12:00 www.schollenpop.nl 8 AUGUST FESTIVAL: Waterpop A musical festival for young and old. Bands range in genre from heavy metal and rock & roll to funk, jazz, pop and blues. Also part of the festival are street theatre performers, festival market and children’s activities. Hofpark, The Hague, 12:00 www.waterpop.nl

23 AUGUST MUSIC: Day of the Romantic Music Rotterdam’s own 28 year old, free outdoor festival dedicated to romantic classical music! Het Park, Rotterdam, 10:00 www.dagvanderomantischemuziek.nl

29 - 30 AUGUST COMMUNITY: The Hague Art and Antiques Days The 21st edition with 180 stands that offer great art and antiques for two consecutive days. Lange Voorhout/Denneweg/Noordeinde, The Hague, 10:00 www.hkad.nl

SEPTEMBER 3 - 4 SEPTEMBER THEATRE: STET Shakespeare and Magic Open Air Theatre British open-air theatre company ILLYRIA will once again delight audiences with their rendition of Shakespeare’s The Taming of The Shrew and Johann Wolfgang Goethe’s The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Raadhuis de Paauw, Wassenaar www.theenglishtheatre.nl 4 - 6 SEPTEMBER FESTIVAL: World Port Days Festival to celebrate the harbour of Rotterdam with demonstrations, excursions and more. Wilhelminakade, Rotterdam www.wereldhavendagen.nl 5 SEPTEMBER FESTIVAL: Embassy Festival A festival that celebrates global culture with a musical programme featuring pop, jazz, folk and classical music, alongside food, theatre, literature, art and activities from across the globe. Lange Voorhout, The Hague, 12:00 www.embassyfestival.com

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Culture and Leisure Agenda Summer 2015

5 SEPTEMBER FESTIVAL: Zomerfestival Weimarstraat Summer festival in the Weimarstraat in The Hague with over 120 stalls. Weimarstraat, The Hague, 10:00 www.starpromotions.nl 5 SEPTEMBER MISCELLANEOUS: Children’s Museum Night The children’s edition of Museum Night, which travels through museums from late afternoon till early evening. Various locations in The Hague, 16:00 www.museumnachtdenhaag.nl 5 SEPTEMBER MISCELLANEOUS: Museum Night Fourth edition of the night when museums, galleries and political buildings open their doors from 19:30 till late at night. Various locations in The Hague, 20:00 www.museumnachtdenhaag.nl 6 SEPTEMBER FESTIVAL: Haags UIT Festival The opening of the cultural season with over 100 performances and different activities. Lange Voorhout, The Hague www.haagsuitfestival.nl 7 SEPTEMBER MISCELLANEOUS: Big City Breakfast A free breakfast for any visitor in the light of the Haags UIT Festival. Spuiplein, The Hague, 10:30 www.haagsuitfestival.nl 8, 9, 12, 13 SEPTEMBER MUSIC: U2 Popular pop band U2 once again take to the large concert halls with their ‘Innocence + Experience’ tour. Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, 19:00 www.ziggodome.nl 10 - 12 SEPTEMBER FESTIVAL: Rotterdam Philharmonic Gergiev Festival This years festival focuses on Russian music and, specifically, the maestro Valery Gergiev, displaying five of his concerts in the space of three days! De Doelen, Rotterdam www.gergievfestival.nl 10 - 13 SEPTEMBER SPORT: KLM Dutch Open Golf Champ With 50,000 visitors, prize money amounting to 1.8 million (of which the winner earns €300,000) the KLM Open is one of the best attended golf tournaments on the European Tour. Kennemer Golf & Country Club in Zandvoort http://www.klmopen.nl/nl/

11 - 13 SEPTEMBER FESTIVAL: Strandwal Festival A weekend filled with the sound of musicians and joy. Art, culture and sports come together in a great three day programme. Rijswijk www.strandwalfestival.nl

24 - 27 SEPTEMBER FESTIVAL: Todays Art 2015 The 11th edition of the international festival for contemporary visual and performing arts and e-culture. Scheveningen, The Hague www.todaysart.nl

12 - 15TH SEPTEMBER COMMUNITY: Prince’s Day A four day festival to celebrate King WillemAlexander giving his second King’s speech and opening the parliamentary year. The festal will consist of ceremonial royal appearances, activities and the Kings speech, on the Tuesday. City centre of The Hague www.prinsjesdagdenhaag.nl

25 - 27 SEPTEMBER FESTIVAL: THISSFest The Hague International Singer-Songwriter Festival boasts a line-up with more than 200 new and established artists. Rijswijkse area thissfest.org

12 - 13 SEPTEMBER COMMUNITY: Heritage Days/ Monumentendag During these days close-to 4,000 historical buildings and sites in The Netherlands will be open to the public, free of charge. The Hague, Amsterdam and other areas in The Netherlands. http://www.openmonumentendag.nl/ 14 SEPTEMBER COMMUNITY: Cavalerie Ere-Escorte The military practice in preparation for Prince’s Day; training of the horses is a highlight. Scheveningen Beach, The Hague, 10:00 www.dagjeweg.nl 19 SEPTEMBER SPORT: The Peace Run The Hague The third edition of a unique running event will be held: the Peace Run The Hague. In this way the Peace Run The Hague will be part of the annual “Peace weekend”. www.vredesloop.com

25 SEPTEMBER - 17 JANUARY ART: Munch and Van Gogh meet in Amsterdam This unique exhibition brings together the works of renown artists Edvard Munch and Vincent Van Gogh. Highlighting the parallels in their innovative styles and expressive imagery. Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam http://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/ 26 - 27 SEPTEMBER FESTIVAL: International Kite Festival The largest international kite festival in the Netherlands where kites of all shapes and sizes take to the sky in the garb of the year’s decided theme. Scheveningen, The Hague www.vliegerfeestscheveningen.nl 29 SEPTEMBER MUSIC: Weird Al Yankovic American singer-songwriter known for his comedic pop parodies, such as ‘Party in the CIA’, ‘Like a Surgeon’, ‘I love rocky road’ and ‘Eat It’ Melkweg, Amsterdam, 19:30 www.concertboom.com

20 SEPTEMBER SPORT: Den Haag Marathon The third Den Haag Marathon. A run through the historic city centre of The Hague and surrounding areas. Races you can participate in are: The Peace Marathon (42 km), Half Marathon (21 km), Ultra Marathon (60 km),Tourist-run (2 km), The Peace Walking Marathon (42 km) and the Walking Half Marathon (21 km). The Hague www.denhaagmarathon.nl

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PATHÉ OPERA SEASON 2015-2016 Experience the most outstanding live & encore performances of international opera performances by The Metropolitan Opera. Coming soon to Pathé Buitenhof in The Hague. View all program details at www.pathe.nl/specials and buy your tickets in advance. Enjoy!

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VERDI - IL TROVATORE

OCTOBER 3rd 2015

OCTOBER 11th 2015

VERDI - OTELLO

OCTOBER 17th 2015

NOVEMBER 1st 2015

WAGNER - TANNHÄUSER

OCTOBER 31th 2015

NOVEMBER 8th 2015

BERG - LULU

NOVEMBER 21th 2015

DECEMBER 6th 2015

BIZET - LES PÊCHEURS DE PERLES

JANUARY 16th 2016

JANUARY 24th 2016

PUCCINI - TURANDOT

JANUARY 30th 2016

FEBRUARY 7th 2016

PUCCINI - MANON LESCAUT

MARCH 5th 2016

MARCH 13th 2016

PUCCINI - MADAMA BUTTERFLY

APRIL 2nd 2016

APRIL 10th 2016

DONIZETTI - ROBERTO DEVEREUX

APRIL 16th 2016

APRIL 24th 2016

STRAUSS - ELEKTRA

APRIL 30th 2016

MAY 8th 2016

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