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You’ve taken the first step and picked up an issue of our informative publication, great work indeed! But the journey has just begun, inside you’ll find out about what’s Sure, we praise our city and rightfully so, we hot on our side love it as there is something here for everyone of the world in and in every season: speaking of which, we 2009. have just been informed that for the very first time this year, we’ll have a new manifestation called the Zagreb Cultural Summer which entails festivals, performances, exhibitions and other attractions between June and September. Great! So, without any further hindrance, pick up your marker, highlight your interests and we hope to see you in Zagreb throughout the course of 2009.

If you haven’t noticed we have all four seasons covered in details, now lets take a glimpse at autumn with the event appropriately entitled ‘Yes Zagreb’. From the end of September until the end of November, our city will be succumb by a variety of international and multicultural happenings ranging from festivals, theatre shows, performances, exhibitions etc. Creative people from different European and world centres arrive to Zagreb... and we invite you to partake, join in and share the experience with us!

60th Anniversary of the LADO National Folklore Ensemble

One of Croatia’s finest national and cultural institutions is LADO, the ensemble for folk dances and songs of Croatia and some would say our cultural ambassadors to the world. In its 60 years, LADO has gathered the most famous Croatian choreographers, ethno-musicologists, folklorists and composers who have spent endless hours in choreographing some of the most magnificent dances and songs of our land. Today, LADO has 37 outstanding dancers who are at the same time excellent singers and they can easily transform from a dance ensemble into a folk choir, whilst there are also 15 excellent musicians that play 50 traditional and classical instruments. Their exquisite costumes are of amazing beauty with some older than 100 years. In marking their 60 year celebration, LADO have a detailed 2009 schedule which begins in March with the promotion of the documentary and multimedia

DVD ‘60 Years of LADO’. On March 22nd, a replica of their first ever concert held on February the 4th 1950, on the same stage at the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb will be held. They perform at the Lisinski Hall on May 23rd with special concerts at the Croatian Music Institute in June and September. LADO will carry out their traditional summer tour with a performance at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival as well as visiting other coastal destinations. They travel to the USA and Canada from October 8th to November and will then carry out some traditional concerts back home before they begin to prepare for their traditional Christmas concerts in Zagreb. According to the critics, LADO is one of the best folklore ensembles in the world and have in 60 years graced 6 world continents and dazzled audiences throughout. In their jubilee year, we invite you to witness the pinnacle of our musical tradition and in all its glory.

23.10.08 – 20.01.09. The Greatest Masters of German Expressionism

16.12.08 – 15.03.09. Josip Račić – A retrospective exhibition marking the 100th anniversary since the painter’s death

Their artworks were an introduction to an entirely new, unstoppable avalanche of events which not only changed people, but their souls and spirituality. 120 masterpieces from the legendary groups ‘The Bridge’ and ‘The Blue Rider’ will be presented. Visitors will be able to enjoy the master pieces of Kandinski, Franz Marc, August Macke, Paul Klee, Aleksey Jawlenski, Ernest Ludvig Kirchner and many others who were so ahead of their time.

Considered as one of Croatia’s elite in modern fine arts, this memorial exhibit presents over 100 oils on canvas, as well as aquarelles and drawings. The exhibition gives the broadest and yet deepest insight into the artist’s relatively small opus which ended mysteriously at the tender age of 24. Modern Gallery, Andrije Hebranga 1, phone 00385.1.492.23.68

of Arts and Crafts, Trg maršala Tita 10, phone 00385.1.488.21.11, www.muo.hr

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Rembrandt, Faust, 1652

09.12.08 – 15.02.09. Rembrandt – Prints The first ever display of Rembrandt’s prints outside of Graz. A magnificent collection of 103 etchings by the famous Dutch artist include his self portraits, the portraits showing his mother, his wife, co-workers and contemporaries as well as etchings of body figures, scenes from the Old and New Testament, historical and literature topics, genre-scenes, landscapes and nature studies will all be presented. Not to be missed! Museum

Josip Račić, Mother and a child, 1908, detail

Klovićevi dvori Gallery, Jezuitski trg 4, phone 00385.1.485.19.26, www.galerijaklovic.hr

23.12.08 – 15.02.09. Homed Time – The House Clocks from the Museum of Arts and Crafts Collection and collections of other museums They say that time is of essence. The largest collection of clocks in this part of Europe has been gathered and themed sections organised to help inform visitors. These include Baroque types - classicist decoration, Clock as architecture, Historicism on the wall and the fireplace, Dedication to creation – secession and art déco and that’s just the beginning. It’s really timeless! Museum of Arts and Crafts, Trg maršala Tita 10, phone 00385.1.488.21.11, www.muo.hr

04. & 06.01. Audi FIS World Cup VIP Snow Queen Trophy On the mountain tops of Sljeme that peak just above the city of Zagreb, the very best in international men and women’s slalom racing for the world cup will be on. Special entertainment provided by legendary 70’s pop group Boney M. Croatian Skiing Association, Trg Krešimira Ćosića 11, phone 00385.1.309.30.09, www. vipsnowqueentrophy.com

Jan Reich is one of the Czech Republic’s leading contemporary photographers; his photography from the two cycles entitled Bohemia and House in a Landscape will be on display. Having worked in a circus, as a builder and a light technician, he uses his experiences which greatly influence his work. The Croatian Academy Glyptotheque, Medvedgradska 2, phone 00385.1.468.60.50

16.01. Gioachino Rossini – Cinderella

Ivica Kostelić, Snow Queen Trophy

When this reworked fairytale was written centuries ago, the librettist Jacopo Feretti replaced the glass shoe with a bracelet due to Roman censorship – a bare female foot was not allowed to be shown on stage. The words were written in 22 days and Rossini wrote the music in just 24 days. It is known to be Rossini’s most complex opera. Croatian National

16.01 – 01.02. World Handball Championships There’s a huge buzz around the nation about these championships. Six brand new stadiums have been built across major cities as the tournament opens in Split and the final will be held in the superb Zagreb Arena. Croatian Handball Association, Haulikova 6, phone 00385.1.457.61.11, www.croatia2009.com

20.01 – 05.02. Dora Kovačević – Calender Having undertaken a scholarship at the ‘Ecole Superieure des Arts Decoratifs’ in Paris and later pursued her work at the Accademia di Belle Art in Milan, it is of no wonder that her works can be found in many museums. Calender is an exhibit where Kovačević presents bronze sculptures as well as carvings and drawings on wood. The Croatian Academy Glyptotheque, 00385.1.468.60.50

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Theatre, Trg maršala Tita 15, phone 00385.1.488.84.18, www.hnk.hr

10 – 16.01. Century of Blues Traditional festival of blues music is to be held at Zagreb’s popular B.P.Club. Many Croatian and European blues bands will perform this year. B.P.Club, Teslina 7, phone 00385.1.481.44.44, www.bpclub.hr

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15 – 31.01. Jan Reich - Contemporary Czech Photography

21.01. Salzburg Chamber Soloists – Ci Divertiamo Mozart If classical music is your forte then this will tickle your fancy. Under the leadership of violinist Lavard-Skou Larsen, the Salzburg Chamber Soloists who are renowned for playing with an amazing intensity, will perform music by the famous Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.lisinski.hr

24.01. & 21.02. Skydivers The theatre show called ‘Skydivers or the artistry of falling’ has in the past three years become a world hit in particular for children. The show itself is in high demand and has performed at some of the most prestigious international festivals to date. Mala Scena Theatre, Medveščak 2, phone 00385.1.468.33.52, www. mala-scena.hr

25 – 26.01. Blink Blink is a dance show choreographed and written by Martine Pisani. It is one part of a bigger project entitled ‘Running times’ which is comprised of five sequential shows which spam over two years. The entire project is based on ‘time’ as its theme and is related to books by the philosophers H.Bergson and G. Delueze. Zagreb Youth Theatre, Nikole Tesle 7, phone 00385.1.487.45.61, www.zagrebackiplesniansambl.hr

27.01. Blackmore’s Night Medieval folk rock band led by legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his wife Candice Night will perform as part of their “European Secret Voyage 2009’ tour. After leaving Deep Purple and recording the album ‘Stranger in us all’, Blackmore has been intrigued by the idea of bringing renaissance music closer to today’s contemporary audience. Vatroslav

28.01 – 19.05. Guns and revolvers from the Fire Arms Collection of the Croatian History Museum Consider this a historical anecdote of European craftsmanship as these original and authentic weapons were made between the 16th and 20th century throughout the entire continent. This fire arms collection has over 500 models, some of which were owned by Dukes Nikola Zrinski and Josip Jelačić as well as other famous historical personas. Croatian History Museum, Matoševa 9, phone 00385.1.485.19.00, www.hismus.hr

30.01. The Night of Museums Pay nothing and see everything as all the museums in Zagreb are open till after midnight. This includes galleries as well as additional materials to be handed out, all free of charge! Croatian Museum Association, Trg maršala Tita10, www.hrmud.hr

30.01 – 06.03. The Renaming Machine This project includes a series of exhibitions and conferences, public discussions and workshops which will be organised in Skopje, Priština, Zagreb and Ljubljana. The aim is to raise the elements within political and cultural processes in the renaming of streets, buildings, monuments etc and the notion of identity in post war South Eastern Europe. Miroslav Kraljević Gallery, Šubićeva 29, phone 00385.1.459.26.96, www.g-mk.hr

30.01 – End of April / Archaeology and Tourism Being proactive, the exhibition will try to envisage the archaeological monuments of Croatia and their potential role as a tourist resource for the future. Archaeological Museum of the City of Zagreb, Trg N.Š.Zrinski 19, phone 00385.1.487.31.01, www.amz.hr

31.01 – 08.02. PBZ Zagreb Indoors – ATP World Tour 250 Game! Set! Match! International tennis tournament where the best Croatian players are expected to participate (Ivan Ljubičić, Mario Ančić, Ivo Karlović and Marin Čilić) as well as several players amongst the ATP top 30 list. Dom Sportova, Trg Krešimira Ćosića 11, www.zagrebindoors.com

February / Looking at others – the exhibition of video installations and photography Some interesting names of the contemporary art scene perform in Zagreb at the beginning of the year: Oreet Ashery (Israel), Big Hope (Scotland, Hungary), Božena Končić Badurina (Croatia), Stella Capes (England), Tina Gverović (Croatia), Runa Islam (India), Maria Kheirkhah (Iran), Margareta Kern (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Kristina Leko (Croatia), Mayumi Nakazaki (Japan), Olivier Menanteau (France), Boris Mihailov (Russia), Trine Lise Nedreaas (Norway), Julika Rudelius (Germany), Santiago Sierra (Spain), Gillian Wearing (England), Nika Radić (Croatia), Ivan Kožarić (Croatia). Art Pavilion, Trg kralja Tomislava 22,

03.02. Jose Antonio Rodriguez – Cordoba En El Tiempo Lovers of Latino look out as the best student of Paco de Lucia comes to Croatia. José Antonio Rodríguez’s flamenco style is characterized by its complex technique and festive sound, as well as by the perfection of his original music which has made him one of the world’s leading flamenco guitarists and composers. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www. lisinski.hr

08.02. HGM Jazz Orchestra Zagreb & the Refuge Trio When you put Theo Bleckman on vocals (Germany), pianist Gary Versace and multitalented drummer, percussionist and composer John Hollenbeck (USA) together, you get the Refuge Trio. They perform in Zagreb alongside our very own HGM Jazz Orchestra. Croatian Television, Bajsić Studio, Prisavlje 3, phone 00385.1.611.16.00, www.hgm.hr

10.02. Gorki Žuvela – Retrospective Even though Žuvela belongs to the so called first generation of the new artistic practice, he has had a keen interest in graphic design, paintings, sculptures, objects and installations in space. The exhibition will showcase his works from the 1970’s through to today. The Croatian Academy Glyptotheque, Medvedgradska 2, phone 00385.1.468.60.50

00385.1.484.10.70, www.umjetnicki-paviljon.hr

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Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.lisinski.hr

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10.02. Jennifer Bate & Crispian Steele Perkins It takes two to tango and we have two of the finest musicians within their own respective fields. One of world’s most recognised organ players Jennifer Bate and famous solo trumpet player Crispian Steele Perkins. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.lisinski.hr

Club, Vukovarska 68, www.bogaloo.hr

10.02. The Rasmus Heavy rockers look out as one of the most popular and award winning Finnish rock bands perform for the very first time in Croatia. So far they have visited 40 countries and played over 250 concerts, as they conquer audiences on their ‘Black roses’ tour. Boogaloo Club, Vukovarska 68, www.bogaloo.hr

11.02. Sting & Edin Karamazov – Songs from the Labyrinth As part of his world tour, the famous musician will perform together with Edin Karamazov, the Bosnian lute player. With his latest album ‘Songs from the Labyrinth’ which features music by John Dowland (1563-1626), the famous composer and singer experiments as he enters into a new musical area. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.lisinski.hr

12.02. The original State Opera Ball Orchestra & Vienna State Opera Ballet The nonchalantly famous orchestra of the traditional Opera Ball accompanied by the Vienna State Opera Ballet will perform a part of their grand repertoire in the Lisinski Concert Hall. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www. lisinski.hr

17.02. The Symphonic Orchestra of Czech Radio Under the leadership of chief conductor Vladimir Válek they have become one of Europe’s most famous orchestras. The orchestra is currently putting the finishing touches on the recording of Dvořak and Tchaikovski and they’ll perform in Zagreb with guest pianist Jan Simon. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg

17.02. European Jazz Prize Winner 2008 - Han Bennink Trio (NL)

20 – 27.02. Music Carousell Jazz and Ethno Music Festival, original musical programmes. B.P.Club, Teslina 7, phone 00385.1.481.44.44, www.bpclub.hr

21.02. Bobby McFerrin & the Munich Radio Orchestra McFerrin is a Grammy Award-winning jazz-influenced a cappella vocal performer and conductor; he combines a series of classical pieces with his own unique vocal improvisations, often with participation from the audience and the orchestra. He will perform together with the Munich Radio Orchestra. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.lisinski.hr

21. & 22.02. Live Pictures The last weekend before the Carnival, from 11am until 2pm, a jubilee 10th Live Pictures will be held in the Zagreb City Museum. All members, guests and friends will dress in historical costumes thus reliving the history of Zagreb, retelling stories about life, culture and the history of the city. Zagreb City Museum, Opatička 20, phone 00385.1.485.13.61, www.mgz.hr

23.02 – 01.03. The 5th ZagrebDox International festival of documentaries that gives an insight into contemporary film production as it gathers creative people within the film industry. The festival is a melting pot of film production in South East Europe as it screens over 120 world films and documentaries. Student’s Centre, Savska cesta 25, phone 00385.1.459.36.36, www.zagrebdox.net

March-May / Drawings by the Old Italian Masters from the 15th until the 18th century from the Graphic cabinet collection

Jazz admirers will be delighted to know that last year’s winner of the most prestigious European jazz award was the veteran of free jazz, legendary Dutch drummer Joachim Badenhorst. On tour he’ll be accompanied by Simon Toldam Rosengren on clarinet and Han Bennink on piano. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg

Unknown, never exhibited art works which dwell into different periods from renaissance to baroque and rococo. See the likes of Giulio Romano, Francesco Primattici, Paola Veronese and also autographs by Sebastian Ricci and other baroque masters of the Veneto region. It also includes our very own Juraj Julije Klović. Graphics Cabinet, Andrije Hebranga 1,

Stjepana Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www. lisinski.hr

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Sting and Edin Karamazov

Stjepana Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www. lisinski.hr

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19.02. Sepultura Few would argue that Sepultura are Brazil’s finest export in thrash/power metal. The rockers from Rio combine traditional music elements from the streets of Brazil with their powerful metal sound. Promoting their latest album ‘A-Lex’, the concert will be held as part of their three month European tour. Boogaloo

01.03. Appassionante The word ‘appasionante’ roughly means ‘excitement and tingles’ and is thus inseparably connected with the trio’s background. They perform around the world: from Beijing, to Moscow through to the Middle East. Songs on their repertoire include ‘Right here waiting’, ‘Habanera’, ‘Take my breath away’ and many others. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.lisinski.hr

01.03. HGM Jazz Orchestra Zagreb featuring Mark Feldman on violin (USA) Mark Feldman has played with the most renowned musicians of the modern jazz scene and on this occasion he combines with the HGM Jazz Orchestra Zagreb to perform a violin concert which was composed by the amazing Bill Dobbins. Croatian Television, Bajsić Studio, Prisavlje 3, phone 00385.1.611.16.00, www.hgm.hr

04.03. Basel Chamber Orchestra A touch of Swiss comes to Zagreb as the Basel Chamber Orchestra performs - conducted by David Stern and the repertoire includes a solo performance by one of world’s leading violinists Sarah Chang. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.lisinski.hr

06.03. Jacques Offenbach Beautiful Helen Directed by Dora Ruždjak Podolski, this satirical operetta and timeless story of greed, blind faithfulness and scheming will be transferred to the late 1950s and premiered in the Comedy Theatre. Through the mythological story of Homer’s Iliad, Offenbach’s’ librettists Ludovic Halévy and Henri Meilhac mock low passions of the ruling class of their time. Comedy Theatre, Kaptol 9, phone 00385.1.481.45.66, www.komedija.hr

06.03. Yaron Herman Trio (France/Israel/USA) Giving jazz a breath of fresh air, we have a young and upcoming star of the European jazz scene, an Israeli with a Parisian address and one who redefines the meaning of piano. For the first time this unique trio play on Croatian soil as Herman is joined by Matt Brewer on double-bass and Gerald Cleaver on drums. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.lisinski.hr

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19.03 – 06.04. The 43th Zagreb Salon of Applied Arts and Design The Zagreb Salon represents contemporary fine arts. Every third year, the salon is dedicated to the theme of applied arts and design and this year’s topic is Anti-design / Permanent alternatives – the social responsibility of an author. The Kvaternik Square underground car park, ULUPUH Gallery, Tkalčićeva 14, phone 00385.1.481.3 7.46, www.43zagrebackisalon.com

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10.03. Kiri te Kanawa Seen as a rare treat, this great New Zealand soprano who many have labelled as the Heavenly Voice has never performed in Zagreb. As part of her farewell tour, she’ll grace the stage at Lisinski for the first time.

10.03. Zoltan Novak – Night pictures The exhibition presents paintings in a large format and painted as oil on canvas. These recent works follow the steps of his art work so far. Novak is one of those painters who constantly, persistently and convincingly follow new possibilities and yet remain firmly within set boundaries. The Croatian Academy Glyptotheque, Medvedgradska

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20.03 – 03.04. Springtime Jazz Fever The annual international festival of jazz music; rattle your shoes with a series of concerts by local and international jazz musicians who will be playing at the legendary Zagreb jazz B.P.Club, owned by world-acclaimed vibraphone player Boško Petrović. B.P.Club, Teslina 7, phone 00385.1.481.44.44, www.bpclub.hr

21.03. Eric Sardinas He’s back! This famous blues guitarist has made Zagreb a permanent fixture when on tour. Sardinas is known for his ambidextrous playing (artistry of playing with both hands) but also for the series of materials that he uses to produce electric blues, country and rock sessions. Dom željezničara, Trnjanska 1

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22.03. Orchestra Baobab Five years after the release of their album ‘Specialist in All Styles’ and their Grammy nomination, Orchestra Baobab return in style with their latest album ‘Made in Dakar’. The band musicians were the first to combine West African and Cuban musical styles back in the 1970s. Aquarius Club, Matije Ljubeka bb, phone 00385.1.364.02.31,

27.03. Hilary Hahn (violin) & Valentina Lisitsa (piano) In 2001, Hilary Hahn received an award as the best American classical musician voted by Time Magazine. Since her youth she has performed with some of the finest orchestras worldwide. She’ll be accompanied by Ukrainian pianist Valentina Lisitsa who had her first piano concert at the age of four. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.lisinski.hr

28.03 – 08.04. The 18th Festivities of the Passion Heritage Established in 1992, this event seeks to promote the values of the Passion of Christ seen as the basis of European and Croatian civilization. The programme consists of numerous musical and theatre performances, as well as exhibitions of fine art. Jesus is the reason for the season! Udruga Pasionska baština, Barutanski breg

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31.03 – 03.04. Spring Jazz Review The season of spring begins with this four day bonanza; expect a versatile programme when it comes to music styles with excellent jazz performances from both domestic and international bands. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.lisinski.hr

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31.03 – 04.04. Test!9 Festival A test it isn’t but a festival it is! This year’s organisers will present the topic of communication. Communication as seen as a process of exchanging information, as content, form and goal, possibility and limitation and as confusion and intervention. In short, communication. Student’s Centre, Savska cesta 25, phone 00385.1.459.35.10, www.test.hr

01 – 04.04. World Synchronized Ice-skating Championship Only a team effort will help these fine athletes achieve success, see how the best in ice-skating remain ‘n-synch’ over 3 days of performance. Dom Sportova, Trg Krešimira Ćosića 11, Croatian Ice-skating Association, phone 00385.1.301.23.23, www.croskate.hr

02.04. Nightwish One band with a profound sound as the music is technically progressive adjoined by operatic vocals which sound angelic. Most fans of heavy music will be delighted that they are finally coming to Zagreb as part of their ‘Dark Passion’ World Tour. Dražen Petrović Sports Centre, Savska cesta 30, phone 00385.1.484.33.33

02 – 05.04. Jazzarela - All Women Jazz Festival Year after year, there have been jazz divas coming to our beautiful city of Zagreb to perform at this three day festival. The tradition continues with Carla Blay who is a pioneer of the Free Jazz movement; followed by American jazz singer, pianist and songwriter Patricia Barber, and Stacey Kent whose album’ Breakfast on the Morning Tram’, has been nominated for ‘Best Vocal Jazz Album’ at the 2009 Grammy Awards. Zagreb Youth

14 – 19.04. The 9th International Naj, Naj Festival

17 – 26.04. The 25th Zagreb Musical Biennial

Something for the kids! The festival was established in 2001 and it gives the best production of all Croatia’s professional children’s theatres. Each year the foreign contingent grows and this is no exception with 6 foreign and 7 domestic ensembles. Žar Ptica City Theatre, Bijenička 97, phone 00385.1.234.72.28, www.zar-ptica.hr

16.04 – 10.05. Croatia In Art – The Brogyanyi Collection from Vienna The largest art collection of drawings, prints, oil paintings and sculptures from the Viennese Alfred Brogyany arrive in Zagreb after a successful display in Vienna’s Kunstlerhaus. The oils on canvas and sculptures will be showcased on the first floor of the Modern Gallery, check details for other displays. Modern Gallery, Andrije Hebranga 1, phone 00385.1.492.23.68

Theatre, Teslina 7, phone 00385.1.487.45.61 or 00385.91.494.99.49

This international festival of contemporary music celebrates its jubilee with the theme ‘Arts-Politics’. The agenda comprises of opera, ballet, multimedia projects and a series of concerts by chamber ensembles from ten different countries throughout the world. On the 24th of April, the Beijing Symphonic Orchestra in cooperation with the Zagreb Philharmonics will perform as well as the great solo percussionist Biao Li. Croatian Society of Composers, Berislavićeva 9, phone 00385.1.487.23.70, www.mbz.hr

18.04 – 26.09. Zagreb time machine Every Saturday from spring to autumn there is something happening in the heart of town: venture to the Music Pavilion in Zrinjevac Park from 11am to 1pm and enjoy folklore performances, operettas, Italian canzone, jazz, evergreen and more. Then we have ‘Upper Town in the past’ where from 5pm to 8pm local legends from long ago are re-enacted marking important events in the city’s history. The Upper Town ‘Musical Panorama’ is also on Saturdays from 10am to 11am if you want to enjoy the romance and charm of the old city area. Tourist Information centre, Ban

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Jelačić Square 11, phone 00385.1.481.40.51, www. zagreb-touristinfo.hr

Zagreb’s Strossmayer promenade and the old romantic Upper Town are ready for yet another summer spectacle. Well known to the wider public, visitors will enjoy a feast of cultural events, entertainment, film, theatre and other programmes. www.kraljeviulice.com

22.04. The Plummer The premiere of the contemporary ballet called The Plummer, made according to the Boris Vian motif with music by the young Goran Tudor who has composed music for chamber ensembles as well as music for documentaries and animated films, electronic and dance shows. The Plummer is his debut in theatre music production. &TD Theatre, Savska cesta 25, phone 00385.1.459.35.10, www.sczg.hr/itd/

25.04 – 18.05. Saint Mark’s Festival What a feast we have at this year’s festival as we host the Salzburg Cathedral choir together with the Salzburg Cathedral Orchestra and its solo performers. Other performances include Vladimir Krpan playing sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, the Berlin Philharmonics Sinfonietta, the Zagreb Quartet with Haydn’s Quartet I and Boccherini featuring Turkey’s Serkan Agirom and many others. Check for details! Saint Mark’s Church, The Croatian Music Institute, St.Catherine’s Church, Mimara Museum, Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, phone 00385.1.482.11.75, www.festivalsvmarka.hr

26.04. Beyonce One of R&B’s hottest performers starts her European tour in Zagreb before leaving for Vienna. As a singer and songwriter, Beyoncé has sold more than 75 million albums throughout her career. Tickets are bound to sell fast, so get in early. Arena Zagreb, Lanište, www.lupapromotion.hr

28.04. The Beijing Symphonic Orchestra One of China’s best symphonic orchestras will play with a guest performance by Li Biao, dubbed as one of the most superb solo percussionists in the world due to his amazing technique, great understanding of percussion instruments and extremely powerful music sense. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www. lisinski.hr

Combine the art of design with the colour red and see what you get. Fashion designers will express their vision of red through designed clothes which investigate how red determines today’s male, female and androgen identity, as well as how it affects the distribution of power. ULUPUH Gallery, Tkalčićeva 14, phone 00385.1.481.37.46, www.ulupuh.hr

09.05. Ballet Devilish Girl On your tippy toes as this popular comic ballet which was first premiered in Bordeaux over 2 centuries ago returns. Over time it has been chopped and changed, today it is mostly performed in two versions. The ballet is choreographed by the former director of the Dresden Ballet, Vladimir Derevianko. Croatian National

Throughout his life as a great collector and engineer, Mandl had gathered over 3000 artefacts including medals, plaques, models, badges, money and more. This exhibit showcases the finest creations in Croatian medallion-ship over periods within the 19th and 20th century. Zagreb is a widespread theme and it’s a great way to see the changes in Croatian cultural history. Modern Gallery, Andrije Hebranga 1, phone 00385.1.492.23.68

May /July / The 5th Croatian Triennial of Graphics with additional exhibitions

Theatre, Trg maršala Tita 15, phone 00385.1.488.84.18, www.hnk.hr

This respectable national event in graphic art is going to be presented in several stages which depict the most important names in graphic media, the development and achievements in graphic art and also points out the area of computer graphics. Graphics

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Cabinet and the Croatian Academy Glyptotheque, phone 00385.1.492.23.74, www.kabinet-grafike.hazu.hr

03.05. HGM Jazz Orchestra Zagreb featuring John Thomas on trumpet (USA) A guest performer at this concert will be trumpeter John Thomas who had already performed with the HGM Jazz Orchestra Zagreb in New York, 2006. Thomas is a renowned lead trumpeter and a member of the Count Basie Orchestra. Croatian Television, Bajsić Studio, Prisavlje 3, phone 00385.1.611.16.00, www.hgm.hr

04.05. Gustavo Tavares, Antonio Meneses, Giovanni Sollima, Michael Flaksman, Julius Berger, Mario Brunello, Enrico Dindo, Thomas Demenga Commemorating 20 years since the death of Antonio Janigro, his former students and today world famous cello players perform in Zagreb in his honour. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.lisinski.hr

05 – 09.05. The 7th Queer Zagreb Queer Zagreb is an international festival which continues to question social norms via contemporary art. The festival brings renowned artists to Zagreb in theatre, dance, fine arts and film. This year’s topic is ‘Body-fetish’ with a guest performance by German choreographer Raimund Hoghe; a long term colleague of the legendary Pina Bausch. Student’s Centre and the &TD Theatre, Histrionski dom, Zagreb Youth Theatre and Europa Cinema, www.queerzagreb.org

Devotees of orchestra will be delighted to know that the London Symphonic Orchestra will perform in the new Zagreb Arena. The event will be conducted by Valerij Gergiev who always provides a streak of glamour to orchestras and who never lacks in quality. Arena Zagreb, Lanište , www. kdz.hr

15 – 23.05. The 2nd Subversive Film Festival The central issue in 2009 is the Chinese Revolution, 60 years from now “China in the global cultural imaginary”. It will look at Hong Kong and Taiwanese cinematography. The Festival offers a series of theme-related visual arts exhibitions and performances, lectures and panels by internationally acclaimed representatives of contemporary cinema and critical theory. Europa Cinema, Varšavska 3, phone 00385.91.179.99.88, www. subversivefilmfestival.com

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May/June / Medals and plaques from the Mandl Collection

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18.04 – 26.09. Strossmartre – Summer on the Stross

17.05 – 05.06. Damir Sokić – Rauch macht frei or Smoke liberates Freedom or restriction! Just as the title suggests, these are kinetic installations, sculptures and objects in which Sokić refers to many famous art icons of the 20th century and comments on them in his own particular way. The Croatian Academy Glyptotheque, Medvedgradska 2, phone 00385.1.468.60.50

21.05. Depeche Mode Retro fans look out! This famous British electronic music band which started from the 1980’s is back in Zagreb. The lads from Essex are one of the very few bands that have survived the ‘New Wave’ with their futuristic musical expression. Arena Zagreb, Lanište, www.lupapromotion.hr

Visas Citizens from the EU, the countries which signed the Schengen Agreement, the respective Principalities of Andora, Lichtenstein and Monaco, The Republic of San Marino, The Swiss Confederacy, The Vatican City State as well as citizens from Australasia, North and South America are allowed into Croatia without a visa. The tourist visa is issued for a one year period. ‘Continuous Stay’ refers to foreigners with a tourist visa who are able to remain in the Republic of Croatia for a period of (90) days, within a 6 month spam – this includes the first day of arrival. All other prospective visitors require a visa which can be obtained at any Croatian embassy or consulate before entering the Republic of Croatia. For the complete list of Croatian embassies and consulates please visit www.mvp.hr, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. For all other information regarding visa procedures contact the Consular Department of the Croatian Foreign Ministry, Trg N.Š. Zrinjskog 7-8, phone: 00385.1.456.99.64.

Arriving by air The Croatian national airline Croatia Airlines (info phone: 00385.1.487.27.27, www. croatiaairlines.hr) has direct flights to most European cities. Other airline companies with regular flights from Zagreb include low-budget airlines such as Germanwings (www.germanwings.com) and Wizzair (www.wizzair.com). Zagreb’s Pleso Airport is 17km from the city centre and has all the necessary facilities which include banks, exchange offices, restaurants, left luggage facilities, ATM’s, car rentals and organized transport service from the airport to the city and vice versa (www.plesoprijevoz.hr). For all necessary information call 00385.1.456.21.70 or visit www.zagreb-airport.hr.

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24 – 28.05. The 3rd Zagreb Jewish Film Festival Shalom! You can expect to see 20 recent foreign and domestic films dealing with Jewish subject matter, culture, language and history. As a bonus, visitors can attend film workshops guided by renowned producers, an educational program for primary and secondary students and an exotic music program. Europa Cinema, Varšavska 3, phone 00385.1.481.36.58, www.jfflondon-zagreb.com

Electricity The electricity supply in Croatia is 220W, so visitors from countries with a different electricity supply will need to use a transformer to run electricity appliances.

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Public transport Zagreb’s public transport has a comprehensive system of tram and bus lines. Both transport systems have daily services beginning at 4-5am through to 11-12pm. Several lines operate throughout the night but at less regular intervals; for all schedules and daily timetables visit www.zet.hr. Identical tickets are used for both bus and tram journeys and are best purchased from kiosks costing 8 kuna each. It is also possible to buy tickets from drivers for 10 kuna, however this does not include the new modern trams. From the moment you board and insert the ticket in the automatic stamping machine, it is only valid for a one-way journey lasting 45 minutes maximum. A daily ticket costs 25 kuna and allows one day’s unlimited travel until 3am the following day. This could prove to be a good choice. If you would like to go sightseeing in the Upper Town, you can buy a ticket for only 4 kuna and ride in the popular Uspinjača (Funicular), the 40m lift which is scheduled every 10 minutes and operates from 6.30am to 12pm.

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Tourist information One beautiful city has its fare share of tourist information offices that can assist you with all your questions and needs. You can’t miss the tourist information office on Ban Jelačić Square 11, it’s right in the heart of town and is open weekdays from 8.30am – 8pm, 9am – 5pm on Saturdays and 10am – 2pm on Sundays; simply phone: 00385.1.481.40.51. The other tourist information office is located at the ever busy Glavni kolodvor (Main Railway Station) at Trg Ante Starčevića; it operates from 21.06 – 30.09, beginning at 8.30am – 4.30pm on weekdays and from 3.30pm – 8.30pm on weekends. As you venture through town between April to October, you may come across our very new tourist informants. They are easily recognizable by their outfits, they walk in two’s and these tourist informants spend their days tracing the city streets providing helpful services and offering interesting information to visitors in several languages. Zagreb’s Tourist Guides Association is placed at Šubićeva Street 20 and is open from 9am – 1am through the week and closed on weekends. For more information, call 00385.1.481.70.22, email [email protected] or visit www.vodici-zg.hr . Last but not least, the office of the Zagreb County’s Tourist Association is situated at Preradovićeva Street 42. The contact number is 00385.1.487.36.65 or visit www.tzzz.hr.

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Museums Archaeological Museum, Trg N.Š. Zrinski, phone 00385.1.487.31.01 www.amz.hr Ethnographic Museum, Trg Mažuranića 14, phone 00385.1.482.62.20 www.etnografski-muzej.hr Meštrović Museum(Atelier), Mletačka 8, phone 00385.1.485.11.23 www.mdc.hr/mestrovic Gliptoteka HAZU – Sculpture Museum of the Croatian Academy of Arts and Sciences, Medvedgradska 2, phone 00385.1.468.60.50 www.mdc.hr/gliptoteka The Croatian Museum of Naive Art, Sv. Ćirila i Metoda 3, phone 00385.1.485.19.11 www.hmnu.org Croatian History Museum, Matoševa 9, phone 00385.1.485.19.00 www.hismus.hr Croatian Natural History Museum, Demetrova 1, phone 00385.1.485.17.00 Croatian School Museum, Trg maršala Tita 4/1, phone 00385.1.485.57.16 www.hrskolski-muzej.hr Zagreb City Museum, Opatička 20, phone 00385.1.485.13.61 www.mgz.hr Museum Commmorative of Dražen Petrović, Trg Dražena Petrovića 3, phone 00385.1.484.31.46 Mimara Museum, Trg Franklina Roosewelta 5, phone 00385.1.482.81.00 Arts and Crafts Museum, Trg maršala Tita 10, phone 00385.1.488.21.11 www.muo.hr Technical Museum, Savska cesta 18, phone 00385.1.484.49.50 www.mdc.hr/tehnicki Museum of Contemporary Art, Katarinin trg 2, phone 00385.1.485.18.08 www.msu.hr Croatian Architecture Museum, I. G. Kovačića 37, phone 00385.1.483.45.51 Museum of Croatian Post, Jurišićeva 13, phone 00385.1.491.15.89 www.mdc.hr/HT Typhlology Museum, Draškovićeva 80, phone 00385.1.481.11.02 www.tifloloskimuzej.hr The Blessed Alojzije Stepinac Museum, Kaptol 31 (Kula Nebojan), phone 00385.1.489.48.79

25.05 – 06.06. The 26th Week of the Contemporary dance In promoting modern and expressive dance forms as well as theatre movement and mime, this is still the most important dance event not only in Croatia but in the region as a whole. The gathering of world famous performer’s in-front of a home audience will this year begin with the Theatre from the Netherlands. Institute of Dance, Bijankinijeva 5, phone 00385.1.464.11.54, www.dwf.danceweekfestival.com

26 – 28.05. The 8th Festival of Equal Opportunities As an integral part of the music, theatre, fine art and film programme: people with disabilities will perform alongside other artists to showcase their own creative abilities and talents. This three day street festival will gather over 900 performers from Croatia and abroad. Ban Jelačić Square and Nikola Šubić Zrinski Square, phone 00385.1.485.41.82, www.dti.hr

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Gallery Forum, Teslina 16, phone 00385.1.481.07.14 www.kic.hr Gallery B.O.P., Ribnjak 3a, phone 00385.1.466.72.69 www.bop.hr Gallery Klovićevi dvori, Jezuitski trg 4, phone 00385.1.485.19.26 www.galerijaklovic.hr Gallery Miroslav Kraljević, Šubićeva 29, phone 00385.1.459.26.96 www.g-mk.hr Gallery Nova, Teslina 7, phone 00385.1.487.25.82 Gallery ULUPUH, Tkalčićeva 14, phone 00385.1.481.37.46 www.ulupuh.hr Gallery Likum, Ilica 40, phone 00385.1.484.73.67 www.likum.hr HDLU – Croatian Artists Centre, Trg žrtava fašizma bb, phone 00385.1.461.18.18 www.hdlu.hr Gallery Karas, Praška 4, phone 00385.1.481.15.61 HAZU - Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Andrije Hebranga 1, phone 00385.1.492.23.74 Modern Gallery, Andrije Hebranga 1, phone 00385.1.492.23.68 The Strossmayer Gallery of Old Masters, Trg N.Š. Zrinskog 11, phone 00385.1.481.33.44 www.mdc.hr/strossmayer/ Art Pavilion, Trg kralja Tomislava 22, phone 00385.1.484.10.70 www.umjetnicki-paviljon.hr

Sheraton Zagreb The Regent Esplanade Zagreb The Westin Zagreb Hotel Antunović Palace Hotel Zagreb Arcotel Allegra Hotel Dubrovnik Four Points by Sheraton Panorama Hotel Zagreb Hotel International Hotel Aristos Astoria Best Western Premier Hotel Hotel Central Hotel Dora Hotel Laguna Hotel Jadran Hotel Meridijan 16

27 – 31.05. The 44th International Floraart A colourful horticultural spectacle best describes this event which has its roots dating back as early as 1891 and 1906, since these were the years of Zagreb’s first floral expos. Today Floraart is held annually and brings us all a gasp of fresh air! Lake Bundek, phone 00385.1.659.89.88, www.floraart.net

27 – 31.05. Mark’s Fair – the fair of old trades Wander down and visit the numerous exhibitors and performers who add colour to Ban Jelačić Square as we reminisce the good old days of Zagreb with old trades, customs, music and crafts. The first fair was held in 1256 and trading would often move from one part of the town to another. Ban Jelačić Square, www.kraljeviulice. com

June / The Jelačić Heritage at the Croatian History Museum Step back in time and learn about one of the significant families in Croatian history, that of Duke Josip Jelačić and his ancestry. With over 600 artefacts on show, it embraces the uprising of the Croatian National Movement and the period following his death which had given him his cult status. Croatian History Museum, Matoševa 9, phone 00385.1.485.19.00, www.hismus.hr

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31.05 – 05.06. The Festival of European Short Story See contemporary literature at its finest with Ireland chosen as this year’s partner country amongst others. Join in the many presentations, round tables and meetings organised. To list the writers presenting we have are Philip Ó Ceallaigh (Ireland), Micheal Ó Conghaile (Ireland), Julia Franck (Germany), Gonçalo M. Tavares (Portugal), Alex Epstein (Israel) and Abdelkared Benali (Holland). &TD Theatre, Student’s Centre, Profil Megastore, Booksa, Philosophy University in Zagreb, www.festival-price.profil.hr

05.06. Giuseppe Verdi – The opera Falstaff Verdi’s masterpiece returns to Zagreb after 45 years; his opera offers a world of happiness in which cons are welcomed and loved because of their scheming antics. Verdi had finally found a comical libretto of which he dreamt all his life, soon enough it became an international hit. Croatian National Theatre, Trg maršala Tita 15, phone 00385.1.488.84.18, www.hnk.hr

06 – 07.06. Golden Bear – swimming tournament

International Folklore Festival

Regular swimming tournament held in the heart of town which gathers some of the best international swimmers from around the world. ŠRC Šalata, Schlosser Steps, Medveščak Swimming Club, phone 00385.98.41.79.60

07.06. HGM Jazz Orchestra Zagreb featuring Pete McGuinness on trombone (USA) Pete McGuinness, a jazz trombone player, composer, producer, vocalist, orchestra leader and jazz educator has been active in New York jazz circles since 1987. In Zagreb he performs the music from his latest album called “First Flight” which he recorded with his own jazz orchestra. Croatian Television, Bajsić Studio, Prisavlje 3,

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02 – 06.06. Animafest – The 19th World Festival of Animated Film Petar Barišić

Love your cartoons! Well, since its inauguration, Animafest has worked as a platform for film circulation and promotion. This year’s five day festival will screen the best world animated films in a competitive section whilst the art of animation will be presented through exhibitions, books and numerous meetings with their authors. Europe Cinema, The Croatian Academy Glyptotheque, Medvedgradska 2, phone 00385.1.468.60.50 or 00385.1.390.70.74, www.animafest.hr

03.06. Kodo Kodo is an elite taiko drumming troupe that derive from Sado Island, Japan. They have been a major force in revitalizing the art of taiko drumming and they strive to both preserve and re-interpret traditional Japanese performing arts. This is nothing short of a bombastic performance. Dražen Petrović Sports Centre, Savska cesta 30, phone 00385.1.484.33.33

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12 – 14.06. FIVB Swatch World Tour Serve, set or spike! Perfect for summer, pick up you shades and head on down to Lake Jarun to see the very best nations and competitors contest in beach volleyball. Lake Jarun, Zagreb Sand Volleyball Association, Vukovarska 284, phone 00385.1.639.85.90, www.zsop.hr

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The street festival where different artists and entertainers perform concerts, theatre shows, circus attractions, dance steps, children’s marathons, art installations and sports events. According to tradition, it is the audience who also participate giving the festival its true spirit. Flower Square, Bana Jelačića Square, www.kraljeviulice.com/

Marking its 25th anniversary since its first exhibition, this triennial gives a complete insight, more of a panoramic view of the development of Croatian sculpture over the past three years. Expect to meet some of the leading artists who make up the art sculpture scene. The Croatian Academy Glyptotheque,

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24 – 25.06. In Music Festival The British newspaper The Times has put the Croatian INmusic Festival on the list of top 20 European summer festivals. Two days of groove, rock and tunes to party away to amongst some of the worlds most famous artists. Check the web for updates! Lake Jarun, phone 00385.1.619.80.12, www.inmusicfestival.com

July / August / Design in the rhythm of dance music, rock and fine art The universal breakthrough of rock music during the 1960’s immersed with fine art mostly through the creation of musical records and in the decades which followed was also visible in videos. This exhibit depicts the artistic elements in promoting rock music within a global and local frame. Museum of Arts and Crafts, Trg maršala Tita 10, phone 00385.1.488.21.11, www.muo.hr

01 – 31.07. Zagreb Summer Nights

Eurokaz

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Traditional event in July presenting all sorts of musical styles from abroad. Included is Portuguese fado singer Ana Moura. La Shica from Spain fuses traditional flamenco with contemporary music such as reggae, funk and hip-hop. Other performers are Maria João and Mário Laginha (Portugal) who have become a permanent part of the European and world jazz scene; Musicalia (Italy) with traditional songs from South Italy; The Israeli Ethnic Ensemble, a five member band that represents musical expression of today’s Israel; Terem quartet (Russia), Gitani del Rajasthan (Gypsies of Rajasthan), Joji Hirota and the Taiko drummers (Japan) and the band Mokoomba from Tonga. Zagreb Concert Management, Kneza Mislava18, phone 00385.1.450.12.05, www.kdz.hr

Eurokaz 2009 promotes modern and innovative theatre, dance as well as other artistic productions from Argentina, the USA, China, Great Britain, France, Italy and more. Its programme is focused on research, the questioning and presentation of contemporary performing arts. Eurokaz festival, Dežmanov prolaz 3, phone 00385.1.484.78.56, www.eurokaz.hr

22.06. Bundek Fest As per tradition, World Music Day will start with a performance by the Zagreb Philharmonics and you can expect a wide range of musical events where there is something for everyone. Lake Bundek, Zagreb Concert Management, Kneza Mislava18, phone 00385.1.450.12.05

03 – 05.07. Rokaj fest The growing urban and rock scene in Croatia is promoted through this popular open air festival by bringing leading bands to perform. One of the festival’s missions is to promote young up and coming bands. More details online! www.rokajfest.com

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15 – 19.07. The 43rd International Folklore Festival Folklore dancing is a part of our heritage and it is through this festival that inspired performers gather from across Europe to present their own traditions. This year’s event presents Istrian folklore and the kolo ‘a type of celebratory dance’ as a universal musical form. The dance workshops will get your heart racing! Ban Jelačić Square, Gradec, Zagreb Concert Management, Kneza Mislava18, phone 00385.1.450.12.05, www.kdz.hr

31.08. IAAF Grand Prix Zagreb 2009, International Athletic Meeting This international athletics meeting continues to grow in popularity and stature as it attracts the cream of the crop in all athletic events. Mladost Sports Park, Jarunska 5, www.zagrebhanzek.com

28.08 – 04.09. PIF – The 42nd International Festival of Puppet Theatre Something for the kids! Pupteatra Internacia Festivalo - hence the abbreviation PIF has attracted over 450 puppet theatres from all continents since its initiation. The year 2009 is dedicated to the Marionettes puppets, and organised by the international centre of culture. Comedy Theatre, Zagreb Youth Theatre, the &TD Theatre,

September / The 4 th ZG Ethno Festival The festival is based on ethno music in combination with different music genres. It broadens the view of various cultures and music from countries afar. The festival gives young local and foreign musicians the opportunity to present their very own culture and tradition through the art of music. Student’s Centre, Savska cesta 25, phone 00385.1.459.36.36

15 – 21.09. Perforations – A week of performing arts New on the September 2009 calendar! The goal is to gather domestic and regional artists who work outside the mainstream. The latest aesthetic and production movements that have started to emerge on the artistic scene are so interesting that experimenting with different genre and cross-over performances have led to making artistic projects. Student’s Centre, Vidra Theatre, Histrionski dom

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International Culture Centre, Božidara Magovca 17, phone 00385.1.660.16.26, www.mcuk.hr

September / The 7th Festival of World Theatre For the 7th consecutive year, the festival presents recent theatre shows which had opened in previous seasons, thus contributing to the integration of Croatian theatre into European cultural streams. This year’s festival presents the following shows: Kontakthof (Tanztheater Wuppertal – Germany), Forests (Quebec – Canada), Troilus and Cressida (Cheek by Jowl –Great Britain), Life and Destiny (Small Theatre Saint Petersburg – Russia), Maurice Maeterlinck (NT Gent – Belgium), Rehearsal Hamlet (Company of Actor Theatre, Brazil), Purgatorio (Cesena – Italy). Zagreb Youth Theatre, Nikole Tesle 7, phone 00385.1.487.45.61, www.zagrebtheatrefestival.hr

19 – 20.09. Kepert’s Memorial Named and held in honour of the founder of the Zagreb Yacht Club - Captain Ivan Kepert. It is also a regatta of the Olympic class which is held every year at the end of September at Lake Jarun. YC Zagreb, Trg žrtava fašizma 14, phone 00385.1.611.35.65

19 – 27.09. The 10th Platform of Young Choreographers

Centre, Savska cesta 166, www.tala.hr Medieval Days

20 – 30.09. September Fest They call it a fest - we call it a feast! Patrons young and old can enjoy the fabulous gastronomic foods to be had not to mention a top notch entertainment program ranging from traditional to new alternative and electronic sounds. Lake Bundek, Zagreb 18,

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22 – 27.09. International Experimental Film and Video Festival 25 fps defines the number of frames per second according to the European PAL system (video), unlike film which has 24 or the NTSC system which has 30 frames per second. The festival puts experimetal film and video into a broader, wider context. Festival of World Theatre

See how Czech artists Zbynek Baladrán and Vít Havránek pose the question: What has happened to us, to the artistic imagination and to society in the past twenty years, since the fall of the iron curtain? Miroslav Kraljević Gallery, Šubićeva 29, phone 00385.1.459.26.96, www.g-mk.hr

Annual contemporary dance event and international gathering of choreographers, dance artists and groups who exchange their ideas, thoughts and individual approach to dance whilst presenting their creative work through various shows, lectures, discussions, installations, round tables and presentations. Tala

Concert Management, Kneza Mislava 00385.1.450.12.05, www.rujanfest.com

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Student’s Centre, Savska 25, phone 00385.1.457.22.03 www.25fps.hr

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24 – 27.09. The 14 CSIO4*-W, Equestrian World Cup Saddle up as the bond between rider and horse is ever so present at such an event. Attracting international teams and is a part of the world cup tour.

October / December, Sketches and drawings of Croatian artists / Munich students from the Graphics Cabinet and the Glyptotheque of the Croatian Academy of Science and Art collection Marking the 200th anniversary of the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich, an exhibition of drawings made by its glorified former students is being prepared. The drawings of 15 artists will be exhibited with a special mention to artists like Oskar Herman, Vladimir Becić, Josip Račić and Miroslav Kraljević. Graphics Cabinet, Andrije Hebranga 1, phone 00385.1.492.23.74, www. kabinet-grafike.hazu.hr

October / Improspection This is an international festival of music, dance and fine art improvisation. It consists of a series of workshops, meetings, concerts and public performances throughout the year with the central event being the autumn international festival of improvisation. Maksimir Culture Centre, phone 00385.95.832.86.82

October / Vojta Braniš (1893-1983) Retrospective Academic sculptor, pedagogue, writer and promoter, for the first time Braniš’ sculptures which were owned by family, friends and cultural institutions will be exhibited. Although his major highlights steer towards his wood work, the majority of his exhibits include portraits and female nudes. The Croatian Academy Glyptotheque, 00385.1.468.60.50

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27.09. The 4th Medieval Days on Mount Medvednica Bringing back the spirit of the medieval times! The pick of the events just might be the jousting tournament; visitors can attempt specific disciplines that knights once undertook, they can make their own coins, investigate the Zrinski mine, attend markets and more. Medvednica Nature Park, Bliznec bb, phone Jam Band

00385.1.458.63.17, www.pp-medvednica.hr

October / The 44th Zagreb Salon Consider this the top notch event within architectural circles where home based architects are given the opportunity to show their reach in contemporary production on a national scale. Besides its central exhibition there is a conglomerate of events taking place within the field. Croatian Architects’ Association, ban Jelačić Square 3/1, phone 00385.1.481.80.40, www.uha.hr

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October / Jan Vogler & Helene Grimaud

November / The 5th Festival of New Circus

Chamber music admirers take note as one of the most talented and most sought cello players today, Jan Vogler will perform alongside his guest Helene Grimaud who has set new standards in chamber music. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana

The festival promotes physical and non-verbal theatre and this year it holds some special surprises. The programme is somewhat secretive and is intended to draw the audience; in-fact challenges the audience which is exactly what this festival is about. The step by step approach in revealing information about the event has become a hit amongst followers and critics alike and can be followed on the their website. www.

Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.lisinski.hr

October / International World Music Festival - Nebo Embrace the world of music right here where many different genres and styles are accepted and made public at this event. Think beyond commercial! Our very own traditional music is promoted and the e festival has hosted over 200 musicians from 17 7 different countries. Student’s Centre, Savska cesta 25, 5,,

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November / The 7th Festival N of the First Ones o The T he e main theme of this year’s festival is Urbicide. This T his festival presents the first achievements of artists with w ith h different artistic curiosities. Artists respond to ssensitive en n social issues and do so through their art work w or through this festival; or as its consequence to iinitiate nitii cultural and social activities through different projects. p ro o Studio Artless, Prilaz Sv. Josipa Radnika 16,

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October / MaxArtFest This year’s topic is called Oblivion. With a series of art rtt and musical performances, as well as the shooting off a film during the festival, seven artists will try to find d the answer to the question of oblivion! Any comment? ?

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00385.1.483.08.22 or 00385.1.376.99.90, www.zagrebb-festival.com

18 – 24.10. The 7th Zagreb Film Festival Movie buffs prepare yourselves as this year’s festival all will present over 80 films from all parts of the world; d; with 10 feature films and 12 documentaries and d short films competing for the Golden Trolley Award. d. 35,000 visitors are expected as well as over 100 0 international guests. By jolly there will also be plentyy of lectures, presentations and entertainment till the e late night hours. Europe Cinema,Varšavska 3, phonee 00385.1.482.94.77,

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20 – 23.10. International Days of Jazz This event consistently pops-up on the yearlyy calendar as it showcases concert jazz music and d presents some of best musicians that the European n jazz scene has to offer. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall,l,, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www. w.. lisinski.hr

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0 – 15.11. G. F. Handel 250 02 – Marking the anniversary of the great masters of o classical music c Those T ho of you that value classical music are well aaware wa of the great Handel and in honour of 250 years ssince inc the death of this baroque great, a concert of his h is finest compositions will be held. Sesvete People’s University – Cultural centre, D. Domjanića Square 6/1, Univ phone pho 00385.1.200.20.60

0 – 07.11. The 5th Zg Jazz 05 ffestival This T his year’s autumn jazz scene in Zagreb will be rruled ule by Sonny Rollins, a famous American jazz ttenor en saxophonist. The jovial rhythm continues with Terence T ere Blanchard who is an internationally renowned jazz trumpet player and American saxophonist Branford B ra Marsalis. Nothing short of a star studded lline-up! ine Zagreb Youth Theatre, Nikole Tesle 7, phone 0 00385.1.487.45.60 03 or z zagrebjazzfestival.com ag

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A sseries of celebratory events dedicated to St Martine off T o Tours, the patron saint of winegrowers. See how wine w in n is blessed and take the opportunity to sample Croatian C ro o wines as well as nibble on traditional foods aand nd d delicacies. Flower Square, www.kraljeviulice.com/ Festival of New Circus

Chamber music comes alive in September as well elll known violinist Susanna Yoko Henkel – a renowned d artist of Japanese-German background leads the e events with a guest list which consists of Stefan n Milenković, Monika Leskovar, Giovanni Sollima and d others. Croatian Music Institute, Gundulićeva 6, phonee

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09 – 14.11. 10th No Jazz Festival This year’s No Jazz festival celebrates its 10th anniversary and is known for its educational value and excellent music. See where contemporary music and fusion entwines with a dash of jazz. Student’s Centre, Savska cesta 25, phone 00385.1.459.36.36

December / Harlem Gospel Choir Remember the movie Sister Act! Well the Harlem Gospel Choir who have been at the forefront of gospel music since 1986 are coming downtown. They originally formed in the town which is seen as the heart of black music and its members are some of the preeminent singers of churches in Harlem. Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, phone 00385.1.612.11.66, www.lisinski.hr

10 – 13.12. The 6th Culture Expo As 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy the expo will have a prime focus on the popularisation of star laws. See how scholars and researchers test their thoughts in five minutes and present their latest accomplishments. There are simply no limits as prophecy meets fantasy, we’ll try to teleport ourselves to different times and space through culture. Student’s Centre, Savska cesta 25, phone 00385.1.459.36.36

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The countdown has well and truly begun, the time is near and we look forward to the New Year. As we bring to close our publication, we and the kindred people of Zagreb invite you to spend Christmas and Advent with us. Champagne, fireworks, music and fun are sure to warm the hearts of everyone.

12 – 15.11. Pssst! Silent Film Festival Hush! Whisper! The third issue of this educational festival which gives reaction to lack of initiative, and focuses more on the topic of silent film with the aid of live background music will provide somewhat of a unique yet worthwhile experience. Trešnjevka Cultural Centre, Old Trešnjevka Park 1, phone 00385.1.302.74.11, www.cekate. hr

12 – 15.11. Golden Pirouette, ice-skating tournament Following the Olympics, this traditional contest attracts many young and up and coming male and female iceskaters. Expect to see solo and paired ice-skaters grace the ice. Dom Sportova, Trg Krešimira Ćosića 11, www. croskate.hr

26 – 28.11. Golden Bear, International ice-skating competition A traditional ice-skating competition that runs over three days for both male and female competitors.

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December / 100 years of scenography and costimography in Croatia This exhibition marks 100 years of scenography and costume design in Croatia. It’s broken into two parts: 1909-1990 the historical and 1990-2009 the contemporary. The audience will be given the opportunity to see the most representative works in both professions whilst also promoting contemporary theatre, film and art. ULUPUH Gallery, Tkalčićeva 14, phone 00385.1.481.37.46 and The Croatian Academy Glyptotheque, Medvedgradska 2, phone 00385.1.468.60.50

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