Autumn is the ideal season to visit The Hoge Veluwe National Park, home to the famous Kroller-Muller Museum, while it is clothed in autumnal reds and golds. Also to discover the many museums on offer, or to warm up in one of the welcoming brown cafes.
TIP OF THE MONTH
CHRISTMAS MARKET IN THE VELVET CAVE AT VALKENBERG CASTLE FRIDAY NOVEMBER 19th until TUESDAY DECEMBER 21st 2004
The ‘Fluweelengrot’ (Velvet Cave) yearly makes up the set for a unique event, ‘the Christmas Market Fluweelengrot’.
Visitors from all over the world and of all ages are welcome!
The Christmas Market Fluweelengrot (Velvet Cave) this year concerns a Christmas event in settings of the new theme "Christmas around the World". Striking is the romantic and fairy-tale translation of the theme into decoration, stories and scene of the market.
Twinkling lights and magic illumination that reflect the soft marlstone walls break through the rustic darkness of the cave. Gentle Christmas music breaks through the (normally) every day serene silence. A tour of capricious passages will lead you past caverns, decorated ‘gnomy scenes’, stalls with various quality (Christmas) items for sale, and a few stalls that demonstrate old Dutch trade & (handi)craft. Don’t forget to visit our enchanting catering garden in the ‘heart’ of the cave, to have a bite to eat and experience our famous Dutch Christmas drink ‘Glühwein’ (sparkling hot wine)...
Dates: Christmas Market Fluweelengrot 2004 Opening hours: November 19th-December 5th, December 6th-December 21st Admissions: Adults, Children 4 - 11 Years, Children 0 - 3 Years: Location: Fluweelengrot (Velvet Cave) in Valkenburg, the Netherlands
Adress: Daalhemerweg 27, 6301 BJ Valkenburg
Informations: Tel. 043-6090110, Fax: 043-6090114, Dogs: are not allowed! Monday-Friday: 12.00 bis 21.00 h.
Weekend: 11.00 bis 21.00 h.Tuesday 21-12 untill 18.00 h.!
Avoid queues in weekends between 11.00 and 16.00 h.!
Please visit us on weekdays or in the evening hours.
All in one, a Christmas event for visitors of all ages, never to forget...! We hope to welcome you at the Christmas Market Fluweelengrot
CADANCE – 30 Oct to 13 November in various locations
This fall, The Hague is hosting the 12th edition of the CaDance festival – a contemporary dance event organized every two years by the Korzo theater and the Theater aan het Spui. Over a two-week period, this fabulous dance adventure will unfold in various theaters in The Hague. Daring and innovative, CaDance presents new work by both up-and-coming and established choreographers from the Netherlands, while also turning the spotlight on new dance trends.
With regard to emerging trends, this year CaDance will center on MOVING MOTIVES in dance & society. Today’s world is in turmoil, facing economic malaise, problems relating to immigration and integration, increased violence and aggression, as well as the growing forces of globalization. These and other developments are having a strong impact on the lives of ordinary people. What is the role of dance as an art form in all of this? To what extent are dance professionals getting involved in present?day social issues? Are they conveying a particular message or pursuing an agenda? MOVING MOTIVES explores the motivation of choreographers and dancers as they reach out to and seek to move the audience through dance.
ROTTERDAM - Dutch Electronic Art Festival Rotterdam
The Dutch Electronic Art Festival (DEAF) is a biennial international festival for electronic art. The festival is both a podium for recent works made in part by commission, and a platform for critical discussion and art education. DEAF04 includes an exhibition of interactive artworks and Internet projects, live (music) performances, seminars and workshops, discussions and presentations, a scientific symposium, and much more. Location: Van Nelle Design Factory, Rotterdam Dates: 9 through 21 November
DEAF04
tel. 010- 206 72 75
RESIDENTIAL ORCHESTRA THE HAGUE: 1904-2004
During the 100 years, the Residential Orchestra of The Hague has attracted the collaboration of many a world famous composer, conductor and soloist. Maestros such as Richard Strauss, Igor Stravinsky, Maurice Ravel and Leanard Berstein have stood on its podium. To celebrate its anniversary, the Residentie Orkest will be joining forces with the Netherlands Dance Theatre to present a special music and dance production in November. Also special this autumn: performances of Cavalleria Rusticana & II Pagliacci and Verdi’s Requiem. Address - Dr Anton Philipszaal - Central
MUSEUMS IN AMSTERDAM – OPEN EVENING
November 6, 2004
This night, museums and other art institutions will open their doors from 7 pm to 2 am. It is a unique opportunity to visit all these museums with just one ticket. Tickets can be obtained from the largest museums who take part in the event or with the "Amsterdam Uitkantoor" (ticketservice). It is a wonderful chance to get to know the museums and cultural life of Amsterdam. All the museums are organising special events and of course the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions will be open, too.
De Museumnacht (N8)
Amsterdam, Phone: (+31) (0)20 621 13 22 Fax: (+31) (0)20 621 13 12
Description: Some thirty Amsterdam museums will open their doors to you from 7 p.m. until 2 a.m. The museums all have a surprise in store for you at this unusual time.
INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL AMSTERDAM
Various locations, Amsterdam
18 – 28 Nov 2004
Kleine Gartmanplantsoen 10
1017 RR Amsterdam
Phone: (+31) (0)20 627 33 29
IDFA is an Amsterdam’s eleven-day-long film festival which features a wide range of documentaries. From early in the morning until late in the evening, you will be able to enjoy world cinema, classic documentaries, national debuts and world premieres.
INTERNATIONAL
During the IDFA festival, documentaries from all over the world will be shown. In addition to this, you can attend talk shows, performances, exhibitions, concerts and dance nights. Various awards will be presented to the makers of winning productions during the film festival.
Description: International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam. This festival presents 200 documentary films and videos. In addition, special screenings, discussions and talk shows can be enjoyed.
