Architecture’Van Nelle Factory’Van Nelle Factory, Rotterdamwww.ontwerpfabriek.nlThe masterpiece of 20th century architecture, an example of the New Building, this remarkable factory is built of concrete, steel and glass and is nominated for the Unesco World Heritage List.
For guided tours, events: info@vnof.nl.
‘Erasmus Bridge’
Willemsplein/Wilhelminaplein, Rotterdam
www.architectuur.org
The Erasmus Bridge is not only the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world, it’lso the highest bridge in Holland! 365 million guilders and you’ got a dramatic departure in bridge building, a part of the Rotterdam’s official logo and a must-not-miss!
‘Berlage’s Museum Building’
Municipal Museum, The Hague
www.greatbuildings.com
Not with granite or marble, but with ordinary brick Berlage wanted to invite the public in. A new idea that once attracted criticism, nowadays considered as a masterpiece of modern architecture with colourful tiles, bronze window-frames and subtle detailing.
Art
‘Chiefs & Spirits’
Chiefs & Spirits Gallery, The Hague
www.chiefsandspirits.nl
An image of Africa, sheer quality and spirituality. Aesthetically pleasing, sensitive and intelligent works of African artists communicating emotions and beauty. Wed.-Sat. 12:00-17:00 and by appointment.
‘The Art Centre’
The Art Centre, Delft
www.delftkunst.nl
Still life, colour and fame, all that inspires and sets your spirits ablaze. Through Oct. 08 Rene Roeten presents his works, Wed.-Fri. 13:30-18:00, Fri. 19:00-21:00, Sat. 11:00-17:00.
Dance
‘Safe as Houses’
Lucent Dans Theatre, The Hague
www.ndt.nl
NDT provides another masterpiece. A mix of classic music, ingenious choreography, sublime performance and intense atmosphere. Oct. 06, 07, 08, starting 20:15, 27 euro, uitpas 24.50 euro, 17.50 with CJP pass.
‘Key to the House of the Monk’
Theater de Veste, Delft
www.theaterdeveste.nl
A play within a dance within a play, they say. Rogie & Company is a young and sexy dance company that delivers impeccable performance combining not only dance elements. Oct. 08, starting 20:15, 14.50 euro, various reductions apply.
‘LIMBO’
Rotterdamse Schouwburg
www.scapinoballet.nl
Like a hurricane, the diverse choreographies sweep the audience along via repetitive, robust ensemble dance to forceful, razor-sharp duets and solos. Oct. 07, starting 20:15, 19 euro, 16 euro, 13 euro, various reductions apply.
Disco
‘OV Student Night’
ASTA, The Hague
www.asta.nl
Party, urban and Fout in de Foyer. Do not forget your ID! Oct. 06, starting 23:00, 4 euro, 2.50 with OV pass.
‘Ladies Night’
Het Feest van Sinterklaas, The Hague
www.drinkenendansen.nl
Girls, get the sexiest dress and your bf! Photoes will be taken, free cocktails will be given. Oct. 07, 00:00-04:00.
Exhibitions
‘Prehistory and Middle Ages’
National Museum of Antiques, Leiden
www.rmo.nl
A coherent history of the Netherlands with the oldest objects, striking items and other highlights in this renewed presentation. Tue.-Fri. 10:00-17:00, Sat.-Sun. 12:00-17:00, 7.50 euro, various reductions apply.
‘Medical Pharmaceutical Museum’
De Griffioen, Delft
www.museum.nl
A former postnatal clinic presents a unique collection of old medical instruments and historic pharmacy. The museum is open by appointment for groups, 5 euro.
‘Seaman’s Life’
Maritime Museum, Rotterdam
www.maritiemmuseum.nl
People usually think of seamen as tough, rough and ready sea dogs with tattoos and a ‘sweat hart in every port’. The collection sets out to correct this stereotype and presents various themes such as: how do you become a seaman? What do seamen earn etc. Tue.-Sat. 10:00-17:00, Sun. 11:00-17:00, 5 euro.
Festivals
‘Dansweek’
Various locations in the Netherlands
www.dansweek.nl
From October 07 through 16 dance is on the stage! Classic, modern, traditional, local or international . it’s all here. Also various workshops (free) are given.
‘Yo! Opera Festival’
Various locations, Utrecht
www.yo-festival.nl
Once every two years the Yo! Opera Festival brings the opera world together to the most surprising and exciting locations: on a bridge, in theatres, moving buses, restaurants! Oct. 12 trough 16, various locations, partially free.
Music
‘Jazz meets Tango’
De Doelen, Rotterdam
www.dedoelen.nl
If you miss a lecture, don’t miss this: Dick de Graaf with Trio Nuevo playing jazz and tango! Oct. 12, 12:45-13:13, free.
Architecture
‘Van Nelle Factory’
Van Nelle Factory, Rotterdam
www.ontwerpfabriek.nl
The masterpiece of 20th century architecture, an example of the New Building, this remarkable factory is built of concrete, steel and glass and is nominated for the Unesco World Heritage List. For guided tours, events: info@vnof.nl.
‘Erasmus Bridge’
Willemsplein/Wilhelminaplein, Rotterdam
www.architectuur.org
The Erasmus Bridge is not only the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world, it’lso the highest bridge in Holland! 365 million guilders and you’ got a dramatic departure in bridge building, a part of the Rotterdam’s official logo and a must-not-miss!
‘Berlage’s Museum Building’
Municipal Museum, The Hague
www.greatbuildings.com
Not with granite or marble, but with ordinary brick Berlage wanted to invite the public in. A new idea that once attracted criticism, nowadays considered as a masterpiece of modern architecture with colourful tiles, bronze window-frames and subtle detailing.
Art
‘Chiefs & Spirits’
Chiefs & Spirits Gallery, The Hague
www.chiefsandspirits.nl
An image of Africa, sheer quality and spirituality. Aesthetically pleasing, sensitive and intelligent works of African artists communicating emotions and beauty. Wed.-Sat. 12:00-17:00 and by appointment.
‘The Art Centre’
The Art Centre, Delft
www.delftkunst.nl
Still life, colour and fame, all that inspires and sets your spirits ablaze. Through Oct. 08 Rene Roeten presents his works, Wed.-Fri. 13:30-18:00, Fri. 19:00-21:00, Sat. 11:00-17:00.
Dance
‘Safe as Houses’
Lucent Dans Theatre, The Hague
www.ndt.nl
NDT provides another masterpiece. A mix of classic music, ingenious choreography, sublime performance and intense atmosphere. Oct. 06, 07, 08, starting 20:15, 27 euro, uitpas 24.50 euro, 17.50 with CJP pass.
‘Key to the House of the Monk’
Theater de Veste, Delft
www.theaterdeveste.nl
A play within a dance within a play, they say. Rogie & Company is a young and sexy dance company that delivers impeccable performance combining not only dance elements. Oct. 08, starting 20:15, 14.50 euro, various reductions apply.
‘LIMBO’
Rotterdamse Schouwburg
www.scapinoballet.nl
Like a hurricane, the diverse choreographies sweep the audience along via repetitive, robust ensemble dance to forceful, razor-sharp duets and solos. Oct. 07, starting 20:15, 19 euro, 16 euro, 13 euro, various reductions apply.
Disco
‘OV Student Night’
ASTA, The Hague
www.asta.nl
Party, urban and Fout in de Foyer. Do not forget your ID! Oct. 06, starting 23:00, 4 euro, 2.50 with OV pass.
‘Ladies Night’
Het Feest van Sinterklaas, The Hague
www.drinkenendansen.nl
Girls, get the sexiest dress and your bf! Photoes will be taken, free cocktails will be given. Oct. 07, 00:00-04:00.
Exhibitions
‘Prehistory and Middle Ages’
National Museum of Antiques, Leiden
www.rmo.nl
A coherent history of the Netherlands with the oldest objects, striking items and other highlights in this renewed presentation. Tue.-Fri. 10:00-17:00, Sat.-Sun. 12:00-17:00, 7.50 euro, various reductions apply.
‘Medical Pharmaceutical Museum’
De Griffioen, Delft
www.museum.nl
A former postnatal clinic presents a unique collection of old medical instruments and historic pharmacy. The museum is open by appointment for groups, 5 euro.
‘Seaman’s Life’
Maritime Museum, Rotterdam
www.maritiemmuseum.nl
People usually think of seamen as tough, rough and ready sea dogs with tattoos and a ‘sweat hart in every port’. The collection sets out to correct this stereotype and presents various themes such as: how do you become a seaman? What do seamen earn etc. Tue.-Sat. 10:00-17:00, Sun. 11:00-17:00, 5 euro.
Festivals
‘Dansweek’
Various locations in the Netherlands
www.dansweek.nl
From October 07 through 16 dance is on the stage! Classic, modern, traditional, local or international . it’s all here. Also various workshops (free) are given.
‘Yo! Opera Festival’
Various locations, Utrecht
www.yo-festival.nl
Once every two years the Yo! Opera Festival brings the opera world together to the most surprising and exciting locations: on a bridge, in theatres, moving buses, restaurants! Oct. 12 trough 16, various locations, partially free.
Music
‘Jazz meets Tango’
De Doelen, Rotterdam
www.dedoelen.nl
If you miss a lecture, don’t miss this: Dick de Graaf with Trio Nuevo playing jazz and tango! Oct. 12, 12:45-13:13, free.
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