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2 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Dear Readers, As we start our fourth year of Basel Life Magazine, we want to take a moment to welcome our new readers, as well as to thank our loyal readers who September 2015 Volume 4 Issue 1 have helped drive and shape this incredible journey. Committed to helping Basel’s English-speaking community make the most of life in this incred- TABLE OF CONTENTS ibly vibrant and culturally rich city, we bring you information monthly on events, entertainment, sports, markets, tours, traditions, exhibitions, and Feature Event: White Dinner Basel 4 culture, as well as tips on everyday life and ideas for excursions from Basel. There is always so much to do and see in Basel that it is hard to pack it all into each issue—and this one is no exception! Events in Basel: September 2015 5–9 This September, Basel will play host to White Dinner Basel — a unique event where 10,000 people all dressed in white will dine together at ele- Fun Outings: Beyond Basel 10-11 gantly set tables in the streets of Basel’s city center. But that is only the tip of the iceberg! Check out the Entertainment section for plenty of other ideas for a night out on the town, from opera, theater, and concerts to dance par- Inside Basel: Towers of Basel 12 ties, wine or rum tastings, and Oktoberfest celebrations. September also brings us a multitude of festivals celebrating everything from theater, pup- Information Desk: Autumn Camps for Kids 13 pet theater, film, Chinese culture, children, and youth culture to squash, architecture, music, and even cupcakes! Check out the newest models at Basel’s car show, learn about environmentally friendly ways to get around Calendar: September 2015 14–15 during Mobility Week, join thousands for a day of non-motorized locomo- tion at the annual Slow-Up, partake in the IWB marathon, or check out a rowing championship on the Rhein. No matter what your interests are, you Markets and Fairs 16–17 will find something to draw you in—and out of the house! September is also a great time to celebrate the season’s beauty and bounty: Sports and Recreation 18–21 Travel the Wine Route of the neighboring Baden region of Germany to dis- cover its fabulous sites and flavors; spend a few hours at the Street Food Festival in Zürich; or try to find your way through one of the many autumn Workshops, Tours, and Education 22–24 labyrinths. If you are relatively new to Basel, you may want to join one of the tours or information evenings specifically designed for Basel’s new Entertainment: Night on the Town 25–27 English-speaking residents. And with the opening of the new Roche build- ing scheduled for this month, we take a closer look at several of the tall towers that dot the skyline of Basel. Ticket Office: Get Your Tickets Now! back page Wishing you a great start to the new season, Mark Your Calendar: October 2015 back page Christine Christine Pesold Editor-in-Chief [email protected]

COVER: The new Roche tower that now is a distinguishing feature of the Basel skyline Basel Life Magazine Staff: was supposed to look much different. The initial plans called for a building in the Editor-in-Chief: form of a twisting spiral, like a DNA double Christine Pesold helix. However, despite several modifica- Advertising & Subscription Manager / Editor: tions, these plans could not be realized Susanne Hiller because the costs would have been too high and the design could not accommodate all Photography: the functional requirements. As a result, the initial plans were scrapped and the Alexandra Mizrahi current design developed. But not everybody is happy with the new tower and Design & Print: especially with Roche’s plans to build a second, even higher tower right next to it. Schwabe AG Some residents of the Wettstein neighborhood are concerned about the impact the new developments have on their quality of life and property values and have For more information about subscribing or advertising – please contact us: founded an organization to represent their interests. Their concerns center on the info basellife.com increased traffic flow into the area and the long shadows the current tower and its www.facebook.com/basellifemagazine projected neighbor will cast on the neighborhood, leading to a daily “solar www.basellife.com eclipse.”

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White Dinner Basel September 11 Have you ever been to a dinner party with 10,000 guests? In honor of the 40th anniversary of the Pro Innerstadt Geschenkbon, Basel will play host to a “White Dinner”—a one-of-a-kind event that originated in Paris half a century ago and has been repeated in numerous cities around the world since. For this event, 1,250 tables decked in white linens will be set up throughout the city center—from Marktplatz through Eisengasse, over the Mittlere Brücke, and on to Greifengasse in Kleinbasel. You ­reserve your spot at one of the tables, where you enjoy a dinner with friends, acquaintances, or even strangers under the stars. Throughout the evening you will also be enchanted and surprised by a variety of entertainment acts: Dance groups will be presenting their latest cho- Your Tableware: You also have to provide your own dishes, cutlery, reographies throughout the evening, BMX riders and acrobats will be and glasses. To do this special occasion justice, you are asked to performing tricks in the streets, a comedian will suddenly appear at your bring your classiest tableware, silverware, and crystal glasses (don’t table, and a magician will show you his startling tricks first hand. Check forget your wine bottle opener!). You can decorate the table however their website for a full scope of the entertainment for the night. This you like—bring flowers, great-aunt Cora’s candelabra, tea lights, or magical picnic in white, with live music and dancing, will be an event your prettiest napkin rings. The fancier the better! Disposable table- that you surely won’t want to miss. And best of all—while you enjoy this ware is prohibited; besides, who wants to sip a fine wine from a plastic special evening with family or friends, you help to raise money for char- cup? Nothing will be provided, so if you need a bread knife or other itable causes! utensil, be sure to bring it with you! Globus is also offering a Pick- nickkorb (picnic basket) for purchase (CHF 40) that contains all of How Does the White Dinner Work? the dishes and cutlery needed for two people for the dinner, including plates, utensils, napkins, cutting board, bread knife, and wine and Your Chair: Essentially, your chair is your entrance ticket! Buy two water glasses. chairs for yourself and your date (they come in pairs), and bring them Dress Code: The dress code is simple—festive white from head to toe. with you to the dinner. The chairs cost CHF 40 each (which includes While there will be no fashion police frowning at your lack of necktie a charitable donation), are of course painted white, and are branded or the shortness of your skirt, bear in mind that the theme of the with the White Dinner logo and numbered. Each chair is assigned to event is elegance and sophistication. a specific table, so when you buy your chairs, you can pick which table you want to sit at. Depending on how many chairs you order, Additional Information you can go with a friend, a group, or get to know new people. Besides the color white, the theme of the event is to come together for a Evening Schedule: Guests arrive at 19:00 to find their place and common cause. You can purchase your chairs through their web shop ­decorate and prepare their tables. The music and entertainment will or through one of the White Dinner partners. If you buy them through start at 19:30, signaling the official start of the dinner. From 21:45– their website, you can have them delivered to your home (at a charge) 23:30, guests can dance, mingle, and enjoy good conversation and or you can pick them up yourself at the IWB CityCenter. Note that entertainment. At 23:30, everybody helps clear their tables so that these chairs will be yours to keep as a souvenir of the evening. the event can end at 24:00. Note that the event will occur irrespective Your Food: You have to provide your own food for yourself and your of weather; in the case of rain, guests are welcome to bring umbrellas date or share the task with your group. Bake a quiche, toss a beautiful of any color! salad, and prepare your own hors-d’oeuvres or buy some fine anti- Necessities: For the convenience of the attendees, there will be pasti and other delicacies. Wine and mineral water are also welcome waste containers placed on site, as well as toilets spread over the (the wine does not need to be white!). The choice of food and drink is perimeter of the dining area. yours, they only ask that it be fitting for the elegance of the occasion— Charities: All proceeds of the evening will be donated to the Basler so leave the 6-pack of beer and the pre-packaged convenience-store Spendenparlament—a Basel-based charity system where members hotdog at home. If packing up your own dinner seems daunting, decide in a democratic and public parliamentary session how the ­Globus, as a partner of White Dinner Basel, is offering a “Genuss­ funds will be allocated. Some of the advantages of this system are tasche” (gourmet bag) for purchase (CHF 80), which contains all of that 100% of funds will go to the projects (no money will be used for the fixings for an elegant picnic for two persons, including fine anti- administrative purposes), all donations are tax-deductible, and all pasti, fresh bread, cheese, cold cuts, desert, wine, and water. spending will be completely transparent and published. The Spenden- parlament also allows youths (ages 16 and up) to participate and vote on which projects to fund, thereby encouraging them to become aware of and involved in the socio-political issues and topics. White Dinner Basel Package: If you have a group of eight friends who would like to enjoy this evening completely hassle-free, you may want to consider purchasing an all-inclusive package. It includes eight chairs, four “Genusstaschen,” and four “Picknickkörbe” (each for 2 persons) with all of the eating utensils you will need from Globus, all delivered locally for your convenience. The whole package for eight people costs CHF 990, which includes the charitable donation. To take advantage of this White Dinner Basel Package, go to their website, click on “Package,” and fill out your personal information; they will then contact you to make the arrangements. http://whitedinnerbasel.ch

4 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com Events in Basel: September 2015

Eva Aeppli Exhibit Jugendkulturfestival 2015 (Youth Culture Festival) Until November 1 September 4 and 5 Artist Eva Aeppli, former wife of Jean Tinguely, passed away on May 4, The Jugendkulturfestival (JKF) Basel is the biggest non-commercial 2015. To commemorate her work, the Museum Tinguely Basel will be platform for youth culture in Switzerland. For two days every second hosting an exhibit of her works and photos. Beginning in the 1950s, year, Basel’s city center is firmly in the grip of the young. Whether you Aeppli, who grew up in Basel, cre- are punk, hip-hopper, nerd, hipster, skin, metal head, emo, hippie, ated an oeuvre that is characterized Goth, raver, skater, rocker, indie, psychobilly, or something completely by great intensity and in which she different; you are welcome! Within the framework of the JKF, around traced the depths of the human 1,700 contributing artists in the realms of music, dance, theater, sports, psyche. Her works include charcoal literature, DJ, and freestylers will be appearing on various stages drawings, large-format paintings, throughout the city center, including at the Stadt-Casino, Literaturhaus, fabric figures, and bronze heads. Safe of the Untermehmen Mitte, Elisabethenkirche, and Bird’s Eye Jazz She also created sculptures toge­ Club. The main outdoor stages will be at Barfüsserplatz and Theater- ther with Jean Tinguely, with whom platz, with secondary stages set-up at Elisabethen, Klosterhof, Pyra- she went to Paris in 1952 and to midenplatz, and Münsterplatz. Sixty thousand visitors and over 150 help- whom she was married until 1961. ers will transform the city of Basel into a vibrant melting pot of youth Since the 1950s, Aeppli resided in culture. A record number of voters decided on the 10 bands that will be France, with the last years spent in featured this year. They are still looking for helpers, so if you want to Honfleur (Normandy), where she passed away shortly after her 90th get involved, contact them at [email protected]. Check out their website in birthday. Museum Tinguely is showing two large-format paintings, a August for a complete list of events and times. group of fabric figures, nine bronze heads, and numerous photographs www.jkf.ch by the artist. www.tinguely.ch

Gässli Film Festival September 2-6 The Gässli Film Festival, so named because of its location in Gerber­ gässlein, is a nonprofit event, organized for young filmmakers in the Basel region. The aim is to inspire young people to make films and to give the film talents of tomorrow an opportunity to present their works to a wider audience. For this seventh edition, participants were invited to submit films or music videos that are no more than 15 minutes in length which have a connection to Basel or the partner region Bern. The best films will be rewarded with monetary or other prizes in sev- eral categories. Moreover, festival organizers have invited an interna- tionally renowned filmmaker to Basel to show his debut film and give the young people tips, tricks, and inspiration for their future careers in filmmaking. To learn more about the project, their success stories, how to participate, how to get there, or to just attend, visit their website. www.baselfilmfestival.ch BCT 5th Annual Cupcake Festival September 5 Treibstoff Theatertage Basel The Basel Children’s Trust (BCT) is a nonprofit organization for English- September 2-12 speaking families with children in Basel. They support over 270 fami- lies with young children in the Basel area with prenatal support as well Treibstoff (fuel) is a production festival for young theater professionals as playgroups for parents with newborn babies and preschool children. that will take place in several locations around town, including at the Kaserne Basel, the Roxy Birsfelden, and the Junges Theater Basel. Last The BCT also organizes a wide range of events and activities, such as fall, professional, non-established theater information evenings about education in Switzerland, family walks in artists from Switzerland, Germany, and nature, outings for parents, and much more. The organization is entirely Austria were invited to submit a project run by volunteers, and for the last five years the BCT committee and idea in the form of a written concept; from members have joined forces to organize a Cupcake Festival—the orga- these a jury selected the seven most com- nization’s primary fund-raising event that is mainly supported by its pelling projects. Treibstoff then provided members. On this Saturday, BCT members will be waiting for you on these artists and groups with financial the Kleinbasel side of the Mittlere Brücke with their beautiful and tasty backing as well as production support in display of cupcakes as well as activities for children. For example, they the areas of infrastructure, technology, will be setting up a station where kids can decorate their own cupcakes, and dramaturgy. The results of these from which the Children’s Best Decorated Cupcake is chosen for several projects will be performed to a broader age categories. There will also be a competition for the Best Looking audience, including theater professionals, Cupcake in Town that will be awarded to one of the cupcakes donated at one of the participating venues. Treib- by the BCT members. So come try, buy, and cast your vote for the best stoff therefore gives young aspiring theater professionals the “fuel” to cupcake in town, and learn more about the BCT and their cause. Also, take off. Visit their website for a complete program or to buy tickets. if you or someone you know is interested in supporting the event by Tickets for all productions are CHF 15, irrespective of location and pro- sponsoring one of the cupcake competitions, then please contact them duction. at [email protected]. www.treibstoffbasel.ch www.baselchildrenstrust.ch photo credits: © white dinner basel, © hansjörg stoecklin (aeppli), © nevin götschmann/philipp möckli (treibstoff), © brigitte fässler (jkf) September 2015 5 Events in Basel: September 2015 (continued)

Cy Twombly Exhibit September 12, 2015 – March 13, 2016 The Museum für Gegenwartskunst Basel (Museum of Contemporary Art) will be hosting an exhibit of American Cy Twombly, a key member of the new ­generation of artists to emerge in the 1950s. Like his close friends Robert Rauschenberg and Jasper Johns, he broke away from American Expressionism to develop his own unique and influential pictorial language. Twombly was born in 1928 in Lexington, Virginia, and died 2011 in Rome. At a time when the art world was shifting its focus from Paris to New York, Twombly headed in the other direction, moving to Rome in 1957. There, he not only found Mediterra- nean light but the history, myths, and poetry of antiquity that was to permeate his work on a level of association. Outlines, signs, or fragmentary words in- fused with the energy found in gestures and scrawls activate his mostly white canvases. These fragmentary traces of personal recollections and collective memories combine to form words and images. The exhibition focuses on paint- ings and sculptures from the 1950s to the 1970s in the collection of the Kunst- museum Basel, accompanied by exclusive select loans. Together they trace the development of what is arguably Twombly’s most outstanding artistic period. www.kunstmuseumbasel.ch

Punkt 12—Open Orchestra Rehearsal Children’s Theater—Sleeping Beauty September 8 September 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27, and 30 If you would like to listen to the Sinfonieorchester Basel rehearse over The Basler Kinder Theater is starting its new season with the Brothers your lunch hour, then this program is for you. The public is invited to sit Grimm’s classic fairytale “Dornröschen” (Sleeping Beauty) every Wednes- in on a half-hour practice workshop starting at 12:00, normally on the day, Saturday, and Sunday. This version will be presented in Basel dia- Tuesday preceding a symphony orchestra concert. The event is free and lect and is suitable for kids ages 4 and up. Tickets are CHF 15 for kids no ticket or pre-registration is necessary; simply come to the Musik- ages 4–16, CHF 20 for adults, or CHF 9 and CHF 13 with the Familien- saal at the Stadt-Casino Basel and listen in. pass. You can also enjoy unlimited entry to the Basler Kinder Theater www.sinfonieorchesterbasel.ch/konzerte/punkt-12 with a season pass for CHF 40 for kids and CHF 55 for adults. www.baslerkindertheater.ch Zeiträume Basel September 10–13 Europäischer Tag des Denkmals 2015 Zeiträume is a festival to highlight innovations in architecture and music, September 12–20 and what better place to do that than Basel, which is home to numerous The Europäische Tag des Denkmals (European Day of Monuments) is internationally renowned architects as well as many music institutions part of an EU-wide initiative that since 1994 has been implemented like the Musik Akademie Basel. Zeiträume Basel is devoted to inspiring under various names in many European countries. These days are de- people with the fascinating interplay between music and architecture. signed to celebrate our heritage by giving everybody an opportunity to The program will appeal to connoisseurs as well as young and old with visit some of Europe’s beautiful historical monuments. inquisitive minds, providing an opportunity to experience new and ex- citing music, visit special spaces, and experience Basel with open ears September 12: Basel will be focusing on Kleinhüningen–Dorf (Klein- and eyes. In addition to the concerts, performances, installations, exhi- hüningen village) and its ports. Kleinhüningen, situated at the northern- bitions, lectures, and discussions, the curious audience can also explore most edge of canton Basel-Stadt is characterized by a diverse mix of the festival catalog and website to learn about the contact between port facilities, ships, cranes, industrial buildings, the remains of former music and architecture, the long history of music space, and the sound- farming and fishing villages, new housing, creative economic niches, ing side of architecture. Many of the pieces to be heard at the festival were and unused brownfields. It is for this reason that the heritage days of composed for certain rooms in Basel, in close cooperation with archi- the Kantonale Denkmalpflege (Cantonal Preservation of Monuments) tects. Visit the website for a full listing of events, times, and locations. will be focusing on this area with numerous architectural, cultural, and historical tours both on land and on water, as well as with concerts, http://zeitraeumebasel.com free boat rides, and free admission to an exhibition about the transport hub of Switzerland. For a complete listing and times of the day’s events, go to the website of the Kantonale Denkmalpflege.

http://denkmalpflege.bs.ch/baukultur-entdecken/europaeischer- tag-des-denkmals/europaeischer-tag-des-denkmals-2015.html

To visit historical buildings in other regions of Switzerland, go to the web- site (German, French) of the Nationale Informationsstelle für Kultur­ güter Erhaltung (National Clearinghouse for the Preservation of Cultural Sites). On the map, click on the area you are interested in for a listing of all activities in that area. Overall, about 300 sites throughout Switzer- land will be participating this year.

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6 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com September 13: The corresponding event in Germany is called “Tag des tions in addition to the festival center on Münsterplatz include the offenen Denkmals” (Day of Open Monuments) and will take place this Basler Marionetten Theater, restaurant Zum Isaak, Saal der Allgemeinen year on September 13. You can find information on participating sites in Lesegesellschaft (Hall of the General Association for Reading), Museum the neighboring state of Baden-Württemberg on their website. der Kulturen, Scala theater, Vorstadttheater, and Gymnasium Leonhard. http://maps.tag-des-offenen-denkmals.de/#/land/bw Some presentations are in German, others in French, English, or Italian. For a complete list of shows, times, and locations, visit their website September 19 & 20: In France, the corresponding days are known as and click on Program. Ticket prices vary by location and program; check “Journées Européennes du Patrimoine” and take place one weekend their website for details. later. You can view the program at their website. www.figurentheaterfestival.ch http://journeesdupatrimoine.culturecommunication.gouv.fr/

Music Concert and Children’s Workshop September 13 Begegnung mit Musik (Encounter with Music) is the name of this con- cert series that invites the public to enjoy a chamber music concert in a cozy setting at the Museum Kleines Klingental. Each concert is ac- companied by a music workshop for children and families. The children listen to the beginning of the concert, experience the sound of the chamber music, and then join a workshop for a playful approach to music and musical instruments. TrioPlus, consisting of a violin, viola, violoncello, and an accordion will be playing some works by Haydn, Bach, Dvorák, and Reger at 17:00. Tickets can be purchased at Bider & Tanner and are CHF 30 for adults, free for kids (up to 18). www.netzwerk-kammermusik.ch/1/Begegung-mit-Musik

Children’s Festival in Park im Grünen September 13 Pumpkin Carving The organization Terre des Hommes is inviting you to a day of fun in Park im Grünen in Münchenstein from 9:00–16:00. The organization, September 20 which helps kids in need, will be hosting this day of games and activities This Sunday at Park im Grünen in Basel is all about pumpkins—from for children, including a bouncy castle, a variety of children’s games, pumpkin carving to cooking your own pumpkin soup. You can also enjoy face painting, and crafts. There will also be a raffle with some nice catered food, including snacks, two versions of pumpkin soup, and prizes. Cost is free and no registration is required; the raffle earnings pumpkin risotto. The kids can blow off some steam on a bouncy castle; will help support their causes. all are welcome. This event for the whole family runs from 10:00–16:00. www.tdh.ch www.seegarten-gruen80.ch/park/veranstaltungen.html

Mobility Week (Mobilitätswoche) Circus Nock September 14–20 September 22 – October 11 As a part of the European Mobility Week, the canton of Basel-Stadt will Circus Nock has been in exis- be hosting a week of action for environmentally friendly ways to get tence for 155 years, spanning around in Basel and in the three-country region. Numerous promotions seven generations of the Nock and events invite everyone to get actively involved and to try out eco- family. They will present their friendly forms of mobility, with more than 60 free activities waiting for new production at the Con- you. Cruise the harbor on a solar-powered boat, take a guided walking coursplatz in Sissach on Sep- tour through Basel using a new app for your smartphone, cycle through tember 22 and 23, and then at the three-country region on an e-bike, or find out about alternative the Rosentalanlage in Basel modes of transportation to get from point A to point B. The Mobility from September 25 – Octo- Week introduces you to environmentally friendly mobility in all its ber 11. This circus filled with ­facets. Check out their website and their Facebook site to get more acrobatic artistry, animal ­information. www.facebook.com/MobilitaetswocheBasel acts, and clowns is a perfect www.mobilitaetswoche.bs.ch outing for the whole family. They travel with over 50 ani- mals that the children can Figurentheater Festival visit in their little on-site zoo September 16–20 from 10:00–18:00. To learn more about Circus Nock, Switzerland cherishes its traditions, you can visit their website at and Figurentheater (puppet theater) www.nock.ch. Tickets are CHF 25–60 for is no exception. For the eighth time, adults, CHF 15–41 for kids ages 3–11, and can be purchased on the this 3-day festival will see the tradi- spot at the ticket window or up to three weeks in advance through Ticket­ tions of puppet, marionette, and shad- corner. ow theater come to life on and around the Münsterplatz. Participating loca- www.ticketcorner.com

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Station Circus September 24–27 Set up at the Dreispitz, Station Circus features various circus acts throughout the year. September 24: “Jeudi Cirque” is circus on a high level that performs on one Thursday evening per month. Local and international artists perform excerpts of their latest creations to the enjoyment of their audience. The show will start at 20:00, and the Circus Bar is open before and after the show to enhance the circus ambience. September 26–27: Circus, dance, theater, music—“E1nz ZWÄI” has a bit of everything to offer. Enter- taining and light-footed the duo takes their audience on an emo- tional rollercoaster ride with a sensual spectacle of acrobatics, mind-boggling tightrope, devilishly fast diabolo, and room-filling facial expressions. The shows start at 20:00 on Saturday and at 15:00 on Sunday. www.stationcircus.ch

Jazz Concert at the Tinguely Museum September 25 Bauhaus Design From 16:00–18:00 on the last Friday of every month, top jazz perform- September 26, 2015 – February 28, 2016 ers are giving concerts in the space dedicated to the current exhibition The Bauhaus is one of the most influential cultural institutions of at the Tinguely Museum, providing a musical highlight and a point of the 20th century, a place where the leading tendencies of the Euro- focus. The concert is free with admission to the museum. pean avant-garde converged and melded as if in a crucible. Stylized www.tinguely.ch into a myth, the Bauhaus also came to epitomize the modern de- sign cliché: geometric, in- dustrial, cool. For the first Mondfest Basel time ever, this major exhi- September 26 bition by the Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein, Basel and Shanghai are celebrating the 8th anniversary of their pros- Germany, provides a com- perous partnership with a festival on Münsterplatz from 15:00–20:00. prehensive overview of the The China–Basel association is inviting you to enjoy, relax, and mingle. Bauhaus concept of design. There will be market stalls, as well as a varied lineup of activities rep- The show presents a multi- resenting Chinese culture, including martial arts, workshops, dance, plicity of rare, in some cases music, acrobacy and more. Visit their website for a detailed program of never-before-seen exhibits the day’s events. from the fields of design, www.china-basel.ch architecture, art, film, and photography, but also doc- uments the underlying de- Jazz Brunch velopmental processes and September 26 societal models. At the same time, it confronts the Bauhaus idea On the last Saturday of each month, the No. 2 Brasserie at Volkshaus with current developments in design, such as the digital revolution, Basel presents a rich breakfast from Marc Arnold’s kitchen, accompa- as well as with works by numerous contemporary designers and art- nied by live jazz from Eric Gilson and guests. Breakfast starts at 10:30 ists. Viewed from this present- and reservations are recommended at 061-690-9310. day perspective, the Bauhaus reveals an array of new facets http://volkshaus-basel.ch with surprising contemporary relevance. Featured desig­n­ers Squash Festival and artists include Marianne Brandt, Marcel Breuer, Ronan & September 26 and 27 Erwan Bouroullec, Lyonel Fei­ The Mathis Brändelistal Hof in Bottmingen will be hosting their annual ninger, Joseph Grima, Walter squash festival. There will be lots of activities for the whole family, in- Gropius, Enzo Mari, Olaf Nico- cluding hayrides, pumpkin carving, crate climbing, and much more. lai, Open Desk, Adrian Sauer, They will be serving many specialties such as squash, squash soup, Oskar Schlemmer, and many squash cakes, bread, and sausages. You can also purchase from over more. 250 varieties of squash and other locally made products. The squash market is open daily from the end of August until November, from sun- www.design-museum.de up to sundown. www.mathis-hof.ch

8 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com Kite Festival The Sunken Treasure—The Shipwreck of Antikythera September 27 Starting September 27 The 31st annual kite festival will be held from 11:00–17:00 in Park in The Antikenmuseum Basel will be the first museum Grünen in Münchenstein. There will be kite flying, kite shows, and kite outside of Greece that will host an exhibit of the most building. Play4you will also be on hand with sport-stacking, juggling, important ancient shipwreck that has been discov- and diabolo workshops. You can also try slackline, obstacle courses, ered to date, the so-called Antikythera wreck. and much more. So much for the whole family, and entrance is free. This exhibition tells the story of a ship that sank www.play4you.ch/agenda in the year 70/60 B.C. in a storm close to the is- land of Antikyhtera, near the island of Crete. The cargo ship was en route from Greece to Italy and Circus GO—Gasser Olympia had wonderful Greek art for the Roman market September 28-30 on board; outstanding sculptures in marble This passionate little circus has been a Swiss tradition since 1880. and bronze, gold jewelry, silver coins and ves- Dominik Gasser, director of Circus GO, has created an exciting and varied sels, ornate glasses, sumptuous furniture, show entitled “Circus für Dich” (circus for you), in which no wish re- and transport amphorae. Most important- mains unsatisfied. It is breathtaking, fascinating, exciting and funny— ly, a mysterious machine consisting of sure to please across generations. Circus GO will be pitching their tent bronze gears was also found on-board— at the Alter Schlachthausplatz in Laufen. Tickets range from CHF 30–65 the so-called Antikythera Mechanism that for adults and from CHF 15–40 for kids ages 2–12. The guests are invited is regarded as a kind of computer and as one of to an apéro that starts 2 hours before the show. Your circus experience the most important discoveries in the history of archeology. In addition is enhanced by the food and drink in the unique circus-integrated res- to the sensational boatload, the Basel exhibition explains why the ship taurant. For more information, go to their website. was on its way from Greece to Rome. www.circus-go.ch www.antikenmuseumbasel.ch

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Fun Fall Labyrinths Trying to find your way through a corn maze can be a fun fall activity for both children and adults. Many of these sites are also equipped with pumpkin patches, squash farms, self-picking flower patches, playgrounds, and catering, making it a great family outing. The following are a few of those you can visit, located within a 1-hour drive from Basel.

Swiss Labyrinthe Délémont, JU Until September 20 The largest corn maze in Switzerland is located in Délémont for the sixth time this year. The site actually offers three different mazes with different levels of difficulty, with a combined length of about 5 km. You can choose to attempt one, two, or all three mazes; allocate a total of 2 hours for all three. Once you have entered a labyrinth, you become an intrepid adventurer who has to solve a number of riddles along the way before reaching their goal. An illustrated guide book (French or German) provides you with valuable tips. Opening hours are 13:30–18:00 on Wednesdays and 10:00–19:00 on Saturdays and Sundays, with actors providing entertainment in the labyrinth from 13:00–17:30 on the week- ends. There is also a large children’s play park right next to the labyrinth, and an outdoor catered eating area. Cost is CHF 12 for adults, CHF 9 for kids ages 2–15, CHF 34 for families (2 adults & 2 kids, CHF 7 for each additional child), which includes both the labyrinth and the play park. You can drive there by car or take the train to Délémont; a 5-minute walk will take you from the train station to the labyrinth. The labyrinth can be travelled with a sturdy stroller, and dogs are welcome on a leash. For more information, check their website. www.swisslabyrinthe.ch

Street Food Festival Zurich Discover the Baden Wine Route September 3–6 The Baden Wine Route is a famous tourist route in the neighboring This 4-day food festival is a celebration of good food, focusing on the Black Forest region of Germany, which stretches over 160 kilometers switch from the traditional fast-food lunch fares to more sophisticated, from Weil am Rhein to Baden-Baden, with a loop around the Kaiser- trendier, healthier, and more meaningful food options. In cooperation stuhl and Tuniberg. It is often also referred to as the “gourmet dining with local wine and drink companies, this food festival is a platform for route” because it zigzags by many village inns, all offering regional connoisseurs and gourmets to discover fine dining and good taste. The specialties ranging from asparagus to Speck (bacon). In addition to festival takes place at Hafendamm Enge, Mythenquai 15, in Zürich. wineries, half-timbered houses, fortresses, ruins, castles, monaster- Opening hours are 17:00–24:00 on Thursday, 17:00–02:00 on Friday, ies, and museums invite you to stop and visit. 11:00–02:00 on Saturday, and 11:00–20:00 on Sunday. As there are no You can drive, cycle, hike, or some combination thereof, through the parking spaces at the site, it is best to take public transport. vineyards and wine towns in the foothills of the Upper Rhine Valley on www.street-food-festival.ch the western edge of the Black Forest. Many places along the route offer parking for hikers; just leave the car and roam the vineyards on foot. If you are looking for a longer tour, the Markgräfler Wiiwegli is an 81 km- Medieval Market at the Lenzburg Castle long hiking trail through the wine-growing areas in the Markgräflerland Lenzburg, AG region that connects Weil am Rhein with Freiburg. You can book tours, September 18–20 lasting several days, called “Hiking without luggage” at Schwarzwald The historic Lenzburg Castle provides this most fitting backdrop for the Tourismus. Wander in the foothills and between the vineyards, drink colorful hustle and bustle of a medieval market. For these three days, your wine directly from the vintners, and spend the night in quaint wine- you can come to the castle to browse the many market stalls filled with growing villages. Another way to explore the wine route is in the diverse crafts and watch a birds-of-prey demonstration. Jugglers, the- ­“Rebenbummler,” a little train that chugs through Baden’s vineyards ater, music, and period dance will transport visitors back in time. There (www.rebenbummler.de). You can sample regional wines in the bar- will be medieval delicacies from the castle’s kitchen and cellar in the wagon while the old steam engine with its original wooden benches courtyard. Why not pair the medieval market experience with a visit to and open platforms is chugging the 26 km from Riegel in the north to the rest of the castle? The inner courtyard is surrounded by a variety of Breisach in the south of the Kaiserstuhl. This “rolling wine-tasting” buildings, including a knight’s hall, towers, keep, and bailiff’s residence, passes fertile fields, meadows with fruit trees, as well as vineyards and as well as beautifully maintained gardens. The castle is open daily from wineries. Sometimes the steam engine stops on its way so that the 10:00-17:00 (closed Monday) and can be reached by car in just under an ­“Vierteleschlotzer” (a name that the people in Baden like to give to those hour or by public transport by taking the train to Lenzburg, then either who appreciate a good glass of wine) can enjoy their wines directly from walking directly to the castle (20-30 minutes) or taking the bus to Kronen- the vintners in the middle of the vineyard. platz or Schlossparkplatz and walking 10-15 minutes to the castle. www.blackforest-tourism.com/discovery/food-and-trinks/ www.schloss-lenzburg.ch wine-enthusiasts

10 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com Haldenhof Hallwil. Erlebnis-Labyrinth Hallwil, AG Rothenburg, LU Until end of September Until end of October Another corn maze can be found at the Haldenhof in Hallwil (near This maze located near Luzern offers a unique experience as it consists Aarau/Lenzburg). This labyrinth is made up not only of corn but also of of squash plants, cherries, berries, vines, and flowers. This year, the sunflowers and other field plants, into which paths with a total length maze passes by an apple orchard with 5,000 trees. The labyrinth is dif- of about 1.5 km have been cut. If you are hungry after trying to find your ferent each year and includes an educational quiz that is fun for the way out of the maze, you can enjoy some cakes, desserts, or snacks at whole family. The total length of the maze is 1.8 km and it has a few rest their farm café on Sundays. You can reach the Haldenhof by car in about locations. There is catering on site, as well as a bouncy castle and a 1 hour from Basel (GPS: Haldenweg 241, Hallwil), or you can take the petting zoo with pigmy goats, rabbits, and other animals sure to please train to the Hallwil SBB; the Haldenhof is located about 5-minute walk the youngest members of the family. Located about 1 hour from Basel; from the train station. For more information, go to their website. entrance costs CHF 6 for adults and CHF 4 for kids ages 4–16. www.haldenhof-hallwil.ch www.kuerbishof.ch/erlebnis-labyrinth-irrgarten.html

Hofgut Obere Wanne Liestal, BL Until end of October This location is great for their fun corn mazes, as well as for their pump- kin and squash patch with over 200 different varieties (Kürbisland), a self-pick flower field with a gorgeous selection of colorful dahlias, farm-fresh eggs, and much more. Be amazed by the fantastic struc- tures artistically created from straw and other gifts from the autumn harvest. The corn maze is open around the clock, but they ask that you be respectful of the neighbors that live in the area. Money is to be left in the honor box at the entrance of the maze. This corn maze is located about 20 minutes from Basel by car. www.oberewanne.ch

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The Towers of Basel But the new tower is not the end of the line for Hoffmann-LaRoche: As part of their master plan for the Kleinbasel campus, the company is Compared with many other cities, Basel may not have a very impressive planning an even higher second tower of the same shape on the other skyline boasting numerous high-rise buildings. However, it does feature side of the street. This new Building 2 is planned to reach a height of several characteristic tall structures, including buildings, a radio tower, 205 m and about 50 floors and is projected to be finished in 2021. So and some chimney stacks. With the newest of these structures nearing Basel’s skyline may be changing again in the not too distant future! completion, this is a good time to look at some of them a little more close- ly, starting with the tallest one. IWB Chimneys Radio Tower St. Chrischona Also easy to spot from many places in Basel are three chimney stacks that are painted with very visible red and white markings. All of them This tower, which is visible from afar on the hill at St. Chrischona above are part of the facilities of Basel’s energy provider, Industrielle Werke Basel, is the tallest free-standing structure and second-highest man- Basel (IWB). The two chimneys located close made structure overall in Switzerland, to each other are part of the IWB garbage surpassed only by the retaining wall of a incinerator and reach a height of 110 m; the water reservoir near Geneva. The tower is third one is part of the district heating plant located in the municipality of Bettingen, near Voltaplatz and stands about 100 m tall. which is part of canton Basel-Stadt, where it was built by the Swisscom telecommu- While clearly functional in purpose, the nication company in 1980–1984. It reaches chimneys are visually interesting with their a height of 250 m, including a concrete very obvious red and white markings. These base of 152 m and an antenna of 98 m. Its markings are not just an effort by the IWB main function is the transmission of radio to beautify the environment. The Federal and television programs, but it also serves Office for Civil Aviation requires any struc- as a water reservoir for Bettingen and con- ture that is taller than 60 m to be marked tains numerous meteorological and other with red and white for safety reasons. In measuring instruments. fact, they even specify the exact shades of red and white that have to be used; however, The tower has several distinctive architec- on chimneys and other towers the pattern tural features. For example, it does not have can be freely chosen. And that is where the a solid base but stands on three “legs.” beautification aspect comes into play, because the IWB didn’t just slap Additionally, the lower part of the tower is hexagonal, which, together on some stripes but gave the job to Swiss artist Hannes Vogel. For the with the round construction higher up in the shaft, gives it an aerody- heating plant, he designed a pattern of three diagonal stripes in 1981, namic shape that can withstand high winds more easily and allows for creating a work of art in the public space that is called “Wegzeichen” only minimal sway (about 30 cm at the apex). Also, as this region is (trail mark) because it mimics the markings that you see on many known for seismic activity, additional construction features ensure that Swiss hiking trails. Then, when the stacks for the incinerator were built the tower should remain stable in an earthquake up to magnitude 8 on in 1999, Vogel decorated them as well, with a checkered pattern on one the Richter scale. stack and the word “BASEL” on the other. The St. Chrischona radio tower is not generally accessible to the public. However, Swisscom, who operates the tower, can organize guided Messeturm tours of the tower for groups (mostly in German, but other languages are available on request). Even before construction of the Roche tower, Basel could boast the highest building in Switzerland—the Messeturm—until the Prime www.swisscom.ch/en/business/broadcast/about/tours.html ­Tower in Zürich took over that distinction in 2011. With its 31 floors, the Roche Tower (Building 1) Messeturm, which was built from 2001–2003, reaches a height of 105 m. It houses a variety of facilities for diverse The newest addition to and currently most prominent feature of Basel’s purposes, including a hotel, the service skyline is the tower that has been erected on the Kleinbasel side of the center of the Messe Basel, conference Rhein and which will house the headquarters of the Hoffmann-LaRoche rooms and event facilities, office spac- pharmaceutical company. With its height of 178 m it surpasses the es, a restaurant, and the Bar Rouge on Prime Tower in Zürich as the tallest building in Switzerland. Designed the top floor, which offers a fantastic by Basel architects Herzog & de Meuron it features a relatively plain view over Basel. structure with only a slope on one side of the building. (Some people have The Messeturm also has been the site already nicknamed it the “cheese grater.”) It has 41 floors and provides of interesting sports events, such as office space for 1,900 workers as well as an auditorium for 500 people when a Swiss base jumper leaped off and a restaurant. the roof of the building in 2006. Another, Construction of the tower began in May more regular event connected with the 2012. The building structure was com- tower was the “Tower Run” that until pleted in December 2014, and the inter- 2013 was conducted annually during the nal work was expected to be completed MUBA fair in the spring. Not only did this summer so that it could be handed regular athletes race up the 542 steps over to the users and inaugurated this from the ground level to the top floor, September. For now, only Roche employ- but in a separate competition for the ees will be able to enjoy the new build- “Toughest Firefighter,” firemen in full ing. In May 2016, however, the company gear braved that challenge. And it is is planning to hold an open house where, quite a feat: In 2013, the top runner finished in about 2:36 minutes, and among many other offers, the general the fastest firefighter needed less than 4:29 minutes! Try to imagine public can also take a peek into the new that next time you get winded because you have to carry your groceries building. to the third floor…

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Autumn Camps for Kids If you would like to keep your kids busy during the autumn break, there are numerous camps for which you can enroll them. The table below is a list of many of the camps taking place in the Basel area, as well as several locally- organized away camps; they fill up fast, so don’t wait!

WEEK 1: October 5–9 PROVIDER WEBSITE CAMPS AGE Basler Stiftung für Ferienkolonien www.bsff.ch 1-Week horseback-riding away camp in Berner Mittelland 10–15 2-Week away camp of outdoor adventures in Prêles (Berner Jura) 8–14 Cleven-Stiftung www.fit4future-camps.ch Multisport camp 6–12 E9 jugend & kultur www.e9.ch Roman camp 6–9 Freizeitzentrum Landauer www.landauer.ch “Pippi Longstocking, Emil of Maple Hills & Co.” 6–10 Generationenhaus Neubad www.generationenhaus-neubad.ch Floor and apparatus gymnastics 6–12 Globepaddlers http://globepaddler.ch 1-Week sea-kayaking camp in Sardinia, Italy Intersoccer www.intersoccer.ch Morning soccer camps 3–5 All-day soccer camps 5–13 Kids Camp International www.kcinternational.ch Scout camp 3–14 Kinder Camps www.kinder-camps.ch Polysport—fun & action camp 6–12 Kindertreffpunkt zum Burzelbaum www.burzelbaum.ch Creative arts and crafts 4–10 K‘werk Bildschule www.kwerk.ch Shadow images and sound workshop 10–16 3-Day “Painting in the Wild West” workshop 7–11 Ooink Ooink Productions www.ooinkooink.ch. 1-Week mountain hiking camp in Melchsee-Frutt (OW) 8–16 Robi-Spiel-Aktionen www.robi-spiel-aktionen.ch Various camps, including energy detectives and hip-hop 4–12 Sportamt Basel-Stadt www.ed-bs.ch/veranstaltungskalender 1-Week away camp for overweight teens near Andermatt 12–17 Squash Club Van der Merwe www.kinderbasel.com 1-Week multisports camp 5–13 Töpferschule Ruth Moll Basel www.toepferschule-moll.ch 5-Day pottery workshop for 2 hours/day 6–12 Verein allwäg www.allwaeg.ch Autumn camp of nature and cooking over fire 5-13 Vitis Sportcenter www.vitis-allschwil.ch Tennis intensive week 4–9 Multisports (badminton, tennis, squash, and more) camps 7–16 Zirkus Schule Basel www.zirkusschulebasel.ch 1-Week learning circus acts, followed by the presentation 6–12

WEEK 2: October 12–16 PROVIDER WEBSITE CAMPS AGE Acroballet Center www.turngarten.ch Morning acrobatics 4–6 Floor, partner, and aerial acrobatics 7–16 E9 jugend & kultur www.e9.ch Hip-hop 9–13 Fantasia Basel www.fantasia-basel.ch Arts and crafts 4–12 Freizeitzentrum Landauer www.landauer.ch Autumn forest camp 4–7 Soap-box race car building and racing 8–11 Globepaddlers http://globepaddler.ch 1-Week sea-kayaking camp in Sardinia, Italy Intersoccer www.intersoccer.ch Morning soccer camps 3–5 All-day soccer camps 5–13 Kids Camp International www.kcinternational.ch All-star sports camp 3–14 Robi-Spiel-Aktionen www.robi-spiel-aktionen.ch Various camps, including soccer and forest adventures 4–12 Sportamt Basel-Stadt www.ed-bs.ch/veranstaltungskalender 1-Week away multisport-camp in Tenero (TI) 13–17 Squash Club Van der Merwe www.kinderbasel.com 1-Week multisport camps 5–13 Töpferschule Ruth Moll Basel www.toepferschule-moll.ch 5-Day pottery workshop for 2 hours/day 6–12 Treffpunkt Breite www.treffpunktbreite.ch Clay, pottery, and kneading 6–11 Vitis Sportcenter www.vitis-allschwil.ch Tennis intensive week 4–9 Multisports (badminton, tennis, squash, and more) camps 7–16 photo credits: © wladyslaw sojka, www.sojka.photo (st. chrischona), alexandra mizrahi (roche), © susanne hiller, © swiss prime site September 2015 13 September 2015

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Ongoing Events in September SEP 1 2 Family Play at play4you Treibstoff Theatertage Eva Aeppli Exhibit Get Ready for IWB Marathon Gässli Film Festival The Lion King The Lion King Museum Tinguely, Basel Masterkonzerte Jazz Masterkonzerte Jazz Until November 1 Greek Mythology Theater Greek Mythology Theater Opera—Viva La Mamma Cy Twombly Exhibit Museum für Gegenwartskunst, Basel September 12, 2015 – March 13, 2016

Bauhaus Design Design Museum, Weil am Rhein, September 26, 2015 – February 28, 2016 6 7 8 9 Treibstoff Theatertage Monday Night Skate Treibstoff Theatertage Treibstoff Theatertage The Sunken Treasure – The Shipwreck Gässli Film Festival Othella Dallas & Quintet Open Orchestra Rehearsal Storytelling in German Street Food Festival Zurich Family Play at play4you The Lion King of Antikythera Gellert-Cup Football Tournament Tinguely Tour Greek Mythology Theater Antikenmuseum Basel Breakdance Workshop The Lion King Starting September 27 Workshop—Storytelling Through Chairs The Lion King Greek Mythology Theater Othella Dallas & Quintet Open House at Winery

13 14 15 16 Zeiträume Basel Mobility Week Mobility Week Children’s Theater—Sleeping Beauty Children’s Theater—Sleeping Beauty Family Play at play4you Mobility Week Tag des Denkmals (D) Get Ready for IWB Marathon Figurentheater Festival Concert and Kids’ Workshop Welcome to Basel—Info Evening Discovery Tours for Kids Children’s Festival The Lion King The Lion King ProSpecieRara-Buuremärt Soap Box Car Race sutter & stürzinger The Lion King fine homes Special Concert—Pierre Boulez

„Nothing is so dangerous as 20 21 22 23 being too modern. One is apt to Children’s Theater—Sleeping Beauty Circus Nock (Sissach) Children’s Theater—Sleeping Beauty Tag des Denkmals (F) Family Play at play4you Circus Nock (Sissach) grow old-fashioned quite Mobility Week Tinguely Tour Typically Swiss!? suddenly.” Figurentheater Festival Toddler Tales Storytelling in German Oscar Wilde Pumpkin Carving The Lion King The Lion King Medieval Market Lenzburg Castle Auto Basel Expo 2015 We are happy to advise and Slow-Up Basel–Dreiland support you in the creation of Tour Fondation Beyeler your home. Discover your home The Lion King together with us and anew and design it in a different way. 27 28 29 30 Children’s Theater—Sleeping Beauty Circus Nock Circus Nock Children’s Theater—Sleeping Beauty Circus Nock Circus GO—Gasser Olympia Circus GO—Gasser Olympia Circus Nock Please contact us for further Station Circus—“E1nz ZWÄI” Family Play at play4you Circus GO—Gasser Olympia information. Squash Festival Evening Tour Botanical Garden Kids Flea Market Schützenmattpark Kite Festival The Lion King Swiss Toy www.sutterfinehomes.ch Real Estate Fair The Lion King Flea Market on the Roof (from August on) Family Bike Ride IWB Basel Marathon Email: [email protected] Tour of the Schaulager The Lion King

www.basellife.com Basel’s English Den st WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 3 4 5 Treibstoff Theatertage Treibstoff Theatertage Treibstoff Theatertage Treibstoff Theatertage Gässli Film Festival Gässli Film Festival Gässli Film Festival Gässli Film Festival / Youth Culture Festival The Lion King Street Food Festival Zurich Youth Culture Festival BCT Cupcake Festival Dr. Garry Bonsall Masterkonzerte Jazz The Lion King Street Food Festival Zurich Street Food Festival Zurich Dental Surgeon Greek Mythology Theater Masterkonzerte Jazz Storytelling in St. Johannspark Flea Market in Pratteln Greek Mythology Theater Bookbinding Workshop for Kids Skateboard School Autumn Wine Tasting Storytelling in Portuguese Gellert-Cup Football Tournament The Lion King / Masterkonzerte Jazz Workshop—Storytelling Through Chairs Opera—Viva La Mamma Storytelling in Tamil Autumn Wine Tasting / Rum Tasting The Lion King / Greek Mythology Theater Rum Seminar in English Masterkonzerte Jazz / Autumn Wine Tasting High‐tech, pain‐free, high‐quality 10 11 12 family dental care and implants Treibstoff Theatertage Treibstoff Theatertage White Dinner Basel Treibstoff Theatertage New‐pa�ent special: Storytelling in German Zeiträume Basel Treibstoff Theatertage Zeiträume Basel The Lion King Talk—African Urbanism Zeiträume Basel Children’s Theater—Sleeping Beauty CHF 125 clean and check Greek Mythology Theater The Lion King Storytelling in St. Johannspark Tag des Denkmals (CH) Greek Mythology Theater Bookbinding Workshop for Kids Repair Market Central loca�on — 3 minutes from Storytelling in Portuguese Storytelling in Tamil The Lion King The Lion King Aeschenplatz Greek Mythology Theater Greek Mythology Theater HELP! A Beatles Tribute Bryan Ferry St. Alban Vorstadt 78 Full-Moon Tango www.DrBonsall.ch

17 18 19 Call today: 061 271 06 04 Children’s Theater—Sleeping Beauty Mobility Week Mobility Week Children’s Theater—Sleeping Beauty Mobility Week Figurentheater Festival Figurentheater Festival Tag des Denkmals (F) Figurentheater Festival Auto Basel Expo 2015 Medieval Market Lenzburg Castle Mobility Week / Figurentheater Festival Discovery Tours for Kids The Lion King Auto Basel Expo 2015 Medieval Market Lenzburg Castle The Lion King Autumn Wine Tasting Storytelling in St. Johannspark Auto Basel Expo 2015 Basel Wiesn (Oktoberfest) Bookbinding Workshop for Kids Skateboard School / Rowing Championships Storytelling in Portuguese Basel for Newcomers Tour The Lion King Gift (Poison) / Storytelling in Tamil Autumn Wine Tasting Kids Contemporary Art Workshop Basel Wiesn (Oktoberfest) Autumn Wine Tasting / Talisco—Electro-Folk Collegium Musicum Basel Basel Wiesn (Oktoberfest) / The Lion King 24 25 26 Children’s Theater—Sleeping Beauty Station Circus—Jeudi Cirque Circus Nock Children’s Theater—Sleeping Beauty Circus Nock (Sissach) The Lion King Jazz Concert at Tinguely Circus Nock / Station Circus—“E1nz ZWÄI” Typically Swiss!? Basel Wiesn (Oktoberfest) Storytelling in St. Johannspark Mondfest Basel / Jazz Brunch Storytelling in German Spanish/Portuguese Wine Tasting Bookbinding Workshop for Kids Squash Festival The Lion King Storytelling in Portuguese Squash Market The Lion King Real Estate Fair Basel Wiesn (Oktoberfest) Streetdance / Hip-Hop Workshop Tord Gustavsen Quartet Storytelling in French & German Southern Hospitality Über-30 Dance Party The Lion King / MIKA An Innovative Approach to Business EducationTM Basel Wiesn (Oktoberfest) Contact us to learn more about OCT 1 2 3 Children’s Theater—Sleeping Beauty the innovative and flexible Circus Nock Bachelors, MBA, Certificate Circus GO—Gasser Olympia Calendar Key: and Doctoral programs at the Kids Flea Market Schützenmattpark (for more info refer to this section) Important Numbers: Swiss Toy Feature Event SOS: 112 region’s only recognized The Lion King Events in Basel Police: 117 English language university. Fun Outings: Beyond Basel Fire Department: 118 Markets and Fairs A Hand in Need: 143 Program information at 061 271 90 00 Sports and Recreation Ambulance: 144 or at www.thebaselschool.ch. Workshops, Tours, and Education Poison Center: 145 BSBA | MBA | EMBA | DBA Entertainment Child / Teen Hotline: 147

Language Courses No, you’re not too late! • Intensive Courses The new semester is just starting • Business Courses and, yes, there are still spaces • Private Lessons • Daytime and Evening Courses free. But you’d better hurry: • Children's Courses Classes are filling up! New: another Young Child group efficient – lively – certified begins this Fall! Elisabethenanlage 9, CH-4051 Basel www.benedict-basel.ch Tel: +41 61 202 12 12, [email protected] www.kidsmusic.ch

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Flea Market in Pratteln ProSpecieRara-Buuremärt September 5 (Rare Species Farmers’ Market) This flea market, small antiques market, and children’s flea market September 13 takes place at Schmittiplatz in Pratteln from 08:00–16:00. There are Tierpark Lange Erlen will be the location for this annual farmers’ market also baked goods, farmers’ stands, and food stands. You can get there featuring ancient or rare species of a variety of products. You will find by car (there is some parking available) or take tram 14 to the end of the local Swiss products, including a variety of cheeses, breads, fruit liquors, line (Pratteln Endstation) and walk in the direction “Schloss;” you should bacon, knitted products, and much more, reminiscent of a market from already see the market. the Middle Ages. The kid-volunteers of the park will be offering delicious www.flohmi-schmittiplatz-pratteln.ch crêpes, and sausages and drinks can be purchased from the stands alongside a colorful flea market. Short tours of the rare species as well as the park in general will be available throughout the day. Market runs Repair Market from 10:00–17:30. September 12 www.erlen-verein.ch/aktuell/anlaesse.php The Quartiertreffpunkt BURG (Burg- weg 7, Basel) is the location for this one-of-a-kind market from 11:00– Autumn Squash Market in Kleinbasel 14:00. If you have items that need September 26 repair, such as small appliances, Four times per year, the local market in front of the Matthäuskirche on chairs, clothing, computers, or toys, Feldbergstrasse in Kleinbasel hosts a seasonal market; this season’s don’t throw them away but bring market is the “Kürbismarkt” (squash market). On this Saturday from them to this market where volun- 8:00–14:00 you can find numerous stalls with pumpkins, squash, and teers will be on hand to try and re- other seasonal products. Of course there will also be some delicious pair them. On this Saturday, a local seasonal foods, including freshly squeezed apple juice and a veg- bookbinder will also be on site. This an bake sale. initiative is not only great for the environment, but a nice way to meet www.matthaeusmarkt.ch people and chat over some cake and coffee. Alternatively, if you are Real Estate Fair good at crafts, enjoy working with wood, metal, fabric, needles and thread, and/or soldering irons, perhaps September 26 and 27 you would like to volunteer some time on that day to help “fix” items. Looking at potentially buying a house? Consider attending the Immo- You can sign up for this task on their website. bilienmarkt (real estate fair) at the Burghof in Lörrach, Germany. More www.reparier-bar.ch than 20 real-estate and property-development companies from the region, as well as various local banks will be on hand for these two days from 11:00–17:00 to present a comprehensive range of new construction and resale properties. Entrance is free and on-site childcare is provided. www.burghof.com

Flohmarkt auf dem Dach (Flea market on the roof) September 27 This flea market and collectors’ fair is the largest in northwest Switzerland, with about 200 stands and 10,000 visitors. It will be held on the roof of the Interio in Pratteln from 8:30–16:00. Here you can find antiques, appliances, arts and crafts, stamps, camping, electronics, garden, household, children’s clothes and games, agriculture, motorcycle clothing, musical instruments, optical equipment, plants, collectibles, jewelry, watches, games, sports, bicycles, tools, and so much more. www.flohmarktaufdemdach.ch Auto Basel Expo 2015 September 17-20 Kids Flea Market at Schützenmattpark At this 12th Auto Basel car expo, you can browse, test-drive, and even buy your new car. At the event in the Rundhofhalle of the Messe September 30 Basel you can find over 350 new cars and 50 different utility vehicles Schützenmattpark is the location for a giant fall flea market hosted by from more than 41 different makes, including Aston Martin, Bentley, Robi-Spiel-Aktionen from 13:30-17:00. This flea market is dedicated to Ferrari, Jaguar, Lotus, Porsche, and Tesla. Opening hours are the selling of kids’ second-hand clothes, books, games, videos, toys, 16:00–20:00 on Thursday, 12:00-20:00 on Friday, and 10:00–18:00 sports equipment, and so on. You can go there to pick up some needed on Saturday and Sunday; entrance is free! items or to sell your no-longer-needed items; no registration neces- www.auto-basel.ch sary. Stand fee is CHF5 (maximum 2 meters). www.robi-spiel-aktionen.ch

16 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com Swiss Toy Bern September 30–October 4 For the 16th time, Bern will be hosting the Suisse Toy, a toy fair that attracts 60,000 visitors each year with fun for the whole family, including babies! Discover what is new in the world of toys, games, crafts, paint- ing, dolls, model trains, and the best from the world of multi-media. Professionals will be on hand to ­explain and play with you. The fair will be held at the BERNEXPO (Mingerstrasse 6, Bern) from 10:00–18:00 daily. Entrance is CHF 16 for adults, CHF 7 for kids ages 6–16 (under 6 are free), and you only pay for the first two children. If you go by train, you can get a SBB Kombi special, which entitles you to a 10% discount on the return train fare and a 30% discount on entrance tickets. www.suissetoy.ch

Better quality of life through early cancer detection

Canton Basel-Stadt offers all women from the age of 50 onwards the opportunity to take part in its voluntary breast cancer screening programme. We cannot prevent breast cancer – but together with radiolo- gists in Basel we can detect it early through mammograms. It is up to you whether to participate in this programme or not. Please discuss your decision with your family and/or your doctor. We look forward to hearing from you on tel. 061 319 91 70 to make an appointment at the programme centre.

Mammogram screening Canton Basel-Stadt Mittlere Strasse 35 | 4056 Basel | Telephone 061 319 91 70 Fax 061 319 91 79 | [email protected] www.mammografiescreeningbasel.ch

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Slow-Up Basel–Dreiland September 20 The Slow-Up Basel–Dreiland, as its name implies, causes all motorized traffic to be “slowed-up” as the streets on the circuit are only open to non-motorized travel modes. You can take your bicycle, inline skates, scooter, skateboard, wave board, wheelchair, or just walk or jog along all or part of the 62-km route through Basel, as well as neighboring France and Germany, making this a terrific family-friendly event. Thus, all roads on the circuit, including highways and rural roads, will be closed to car traffic from 10:00–17:00. This popular event, which is taking place for the ninth time, is absolutely free. There will be first-aid stations, toilets, as well as many festive stops along the way at which participants can get food, drinks, and free giveaway items. Note that if you live along the route, you will need to move your car before 8:00 if you plan to use it on that day!

The Circuit You can complete the entire 62-km circuit, only travel one or two of the three loops, or simply jump in and out wherever you like. Note that you should use the loops only in the direction indicated. 1. The West loop is approximately 23 km long and runs counterclock- wise from Basel to Riehen, Lörrach, Weil am Rhein (D), over the Rhein using the pedestrian bridge to Huningue (F), St. Louis (F), and back to Basel. 2. The middle loop is approximately 19 km long and runs counterclock- wise from Basel to Birsfelden, Muttenz, Pratteln, Augst, Wyhlen (D), Grenzach (D), and back to Basel. 3. The East loop is about 20 km long and runs clockwise from Augst to Wyhlen (D), Herten (D), Rheinfelden (D), over the Rhein to Rhein- felden (CH), Kaiseraugst, and ends again in Augst.

Equipment Rental If you want to participate but don’t have a bike, you can rent bikes (Mietvelos) from the Slow-Up organizers at the Hauptwachplatz in Rheinfelden. Rental bikes come in three different sizes; you can also rent kids’ bikes, bicycle trailers for the very young, bikes with a windscreen, and E-bikes, as well as bikes for handicapped individuals. Rental prices are discounted with the Halbtax cards or the children’s Junior Karte, and Famigros Club members receive a CHF 5 discount off the regular price. Helmets and kids’ bicycle seats will be loaned for free. Reserve by calling Rent a Bike AG in Rheinfelden at 041-925-1170, Veloparking at the Bahnhof SBB Basel at 061-272-0910, or online until 17:00 on Saturday at www.rent-a-bike.ch.

Important Information The routes are one-way only, so plan your trip such that it does not include doubling back on the same road you came on. Ride on the right side of the road and pass only on the left. If you plan to cross over the border, be sure to bring valid documents. While not obligatory, it is recommended to wear appropriate protection gear, such as helmets and knee/elbow pads. Visit their website and under “Events” and be sure to click on “Basel” for a full map of the route and a complete list of the locations of festive areas with food and drinks, toilets, first-aid stations, bike-repair zones, and more. The special emergency number assigned to this event is 061-283-0000; note it and be sure to bring it with you in case of accident, emergency, or lost child. www.slowup.ch

Get Ready for the IWB Marathon out for?); the motto for the workshops is “Carboloading, Gewichts­ September 1 and 15 reduktion und Supplemente—Experten informieren” (Carbo-loading, weight loss, and supplements—experts advise). The seminar on Sep- Experts from the University of Basel Department of Sports, Movement, tember 15 is entitled “Bald ist es soweit: Die Wettkampfvorbereitung and Health (DSBG) are offering seminars (in German) and workshops steht an” (It’s almost time: Get ready to prepare for the competition); to help runners of all levels prepare for the IWB marathon this fall. You the workshops include discussions with specialists on various topics can join in one or more of the evenings. They take place from 19:00– including “Mentaltraining und Erfahrungsbericht—so bleiben keine 21:00 at the Rennbahnklinik at Kriegackerstrasse 100 in Muttenz; par- Fragen offen” (Mental training and review—no questions remain unan- ticipation is free. Each evening starts with a seminar, after which you swered). You can register in advance for these seminars/workshops by can choose among several workshops. The topic on September 1 is emailing them at [email protected]. “Ernährung: Was sollte ich beachten?” (Nutrition: What should I watch www.iwbbaselmarathon.ch/seminarreihe

18 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com Familien Spieltreff (Family Play-Meet) Soap Box Car Race September 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 September 13 Every Tuesday evening from 17:00-19:00 (except during the public Robi-Spiel-Aktionen will once again be hosting the school holidays), kids, teens, and families can come to play4you to en- ­“Inferno Seifenkistenrennen” (Inferno soap box car joy a variety of activities, such as juggling, trick yo-yo, stacking, diabolo, race) at Margarethenpark in Gundeli. Reg- kiwido, and more, as well as numerous classic and modern games. istration is at 10:30, trial runs are at 11:00, Most games are self-explanatory, but there is always a friendly staff on and the races start at 13:00. Registration hand to show, explain, and even play with you. Entrance costs CHF 8 for is CHF 5 and requires parental permis- kids, CHF 12 for adults, and CHF 25 for families; discounts with Familien- sion, helmet, and appropriate clothing. pass. In der Ziegelei, Atelier T25 in Oberwil, Hohestrasse 134. www.robi-spiel-aktionen.ch www.play4you.ch/agenda

Rowing Championships Skateboard School September 19 September 5 and 19 For the 55th year, the Nautischer Club Basel is hosting a boating com- If you would like your kids to learn to skateboard, you can sign them up petition for 4- and 8-man boats called Weidlings. These flat-bottomed for skateboard school. Classes are held every second Saturday from wooden boats are traditional to the Rhein and Switzerland. In addition 13:00–14:30 for kids ages 5 and up. Kids are divided into groups from to the many teams from all over Switzerland, the competition attracts beginners to experienced and learn balance, coordination, strength, many spectators to the beautiful shores of the Rhein to watch and jumps, tricks, and techniques to improve crash safety. There is a mini- cheer on the participants, as well as to enjoy the rich culinary offers. mum of 4 kids and a maximum of 30 kids per lesson and each lesson The competition will take place near the Wettsteinbrücke and will run costs CHF 20. You can register online under “Anmeldung” or contact from 9:00–12:00 and 14:00–19:00. Corey Tschudin at [email protected]. www.ncbasel.ch www.skateboardschool.ch

Gellert-Cup Football Tournament September 5 and 6 For the 20th time, the Gellertkirche Basel and Gellert YMCA are orga- nizing a fun football tournament for children and youths ages 7–18; pri- mary school-aged kids will play on Saturday, and teens (up to birth-year 1997) will play on Sunday. At this tour- nament, the joy of the game and fair play are of the ut- most importance. There will also be drinks and BBQ foods available for participants and their families. Registration is necessary and places are limited. Visit their website to register your team of 6 to 8 participants. www.gellertcup.ch

Breakdance Workshop Streetdance and Hip-Hop Workshop September 6 September 26 Austober is offering a workshop for kids ages 10 and up to learn some Austober is offering a workshop from 11:00–14:00 for kids ages 12 and cool breakdancing moves from 11:00–14:00. Cost is CHF 50. up to learn some street-dancing and Hip-Hop moves. Cost is CHF 50. www.austober.ch www.austober.ch

Monday Night Skate Sunday Family Bike Ride September 7 September 27 If you are a fairly good in-line skater and would like to participate in a Gsünder Basel is offering an intermediate-level bike ride for the entire long skate with a large group of people, this might be for you! On this family with kids ages 8 and up. You will learn the most scenic and safest Monday evening (the last one for this season), you can come to Theodors­ ways to get around Basel. The ride is led by experienced leaders, and if kirchplatz and join hundreds of other skaters on a predetermined you don’t have a bicycle, they will lend you one. The bike ride is from ­guided route. The skate begins at 20:00 and ends around 21:45, warm-up 11:00–14:00 and will be held in High German. Meeting place is at the starts at 19:00. Be sure to wear the proper safety equipment! These Verkehrsgarten Erlenmatt in Basel; check their website for a related skates are not intended for beginners! In case of bad weather, the deci- map. There is a registration cost of CHF 5, and they even provide a healthy sion to cancel will be made at 18:00; notification by SMS. For more info, snack. You can register on their website by clicking on “Hier finden Sie visit their website and be sure to click on Basel (this site is in German, alle Infos zu unseren Velofahrkursen,” then click on “Sonntagsfahrt French, and English). mit dem Velo,” and “jetzt anmelden.” www.nightskate.ch www.gsuenderbasel.ch

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Half-Marathon: This run for women and men in 10 age categories starts at 9:15 on Freie Strasse and consists of a 21.1-km loop through the old town, the harbor, the shore of the Rhein, and over three Rhein bridges. Full-Marathon: This run for women and men in 10 age categories starts at 8:30 on Freie Strasse and leads twice along the same route as the half-marathon. Team Runs: This run is for groups of six in several categories, including women, men, mixed (minimum 3 women), juniors (1994 and younger), masters (1974 and older), company, and students (high-school age). The run involves 17 rounds on a 2.5-km course through the old town, over two bridges, and along the shores of the Rhein. All teams start at Bäumleingasse at 11:00.

Cost

The registration cost is CHF 100 for the full marathon, CHF 70 for the half marathon, CHF 210/team for the team run, CHF 40 for the 10 km run, and CHF 20 for the Jugendlauf (youth run). Also included in the registration fee are all running-related services, a medal awarded to IWB Basel Marathon all finishers, as well as travel to and from the run by means of public September 27 transportation when you present your start number. This year you can also purchase a cancellation insurance, which will reimburse your reg- The IWB, Basel’s energy, water, and telecom company, is the main istration fee in case of illness or pregnancy. sponsor of this 6th annual Basel marathon. There is something for everyone at this event. Whether you are a running enthusiast, a Registration hobby-runner, or just a beginner, participants can run anywhere from 2.4 to 42 kilometers through the most scenic areas of Basel, To participate, you can register online until Friday, September 25, at including the old town, the shores of the Rhein, the harbor, and www.iwbbaselmarathon.ch by clicking on “Anmeldung” under “Läufer- over three of Basel’s bridges. All start and finish lines are in the Infos,” or send them an e-mail to receive a pay-in slip by mail. With the town center where the festivities will be centered and the award exception of team runners, late-registration is also possible on the spot ceremonies will take place. in Barfüsserplatz on the day itself.

Runs Categories Number Bib Pick-Up Youth Run: This 2.4-km run through Gross- and Kleinbasel is for Number bibs can be picked up on Saturday, September 26, at the shop- boys under 15, boys under 13, girls under 15, and girls under 13; ping Center St. Jakob-Park from 10:00–17:00 or on Sunday, September 27, start is at Bäumleingasse at 13:00. at the Stadt-Casino in Barfüsserplatz from 6:30-11:00. You will need to 10-km Run: This run is for men or women. It starts at 9:30 at Markt­ present an identification card. platz and crosses Barfüsserplatz before it joins the route for the Visit their website to see a detailed map of the route, to register, or to marathon and half-marathon through Grossbasel, along the Rhein get more information about this event. to the harbor, back through Kleinbasel, over the Mittlere Brücke, and to the finish line in Barfüsserplatz. www.iwbbaselmarathon.ch

Cycling Classes felden), and September 26 (Basel West, Allschwil). Register quickly on If you or your children would like to learn safe cycling, there are several their website at www.provelo-beiderbasel.ch as classes fill up quickly. types of classes to choose from that are organized by Pro Velo Beider Riding for Intermediates: These courses organized by Gsünder Basel Basel and Gsünder Basel. are designed for adults who know how to ride a bicycle but are insecure A-Kurse: These classes are for kids ages 6 and up accompanied by an about riding in the city. They consist of three consecutive Wednesday adult. Here, kids learn about safe cycling in the Verkehrsgärten (traffic evenings in September, where participants will be taught how to cycle gardens) of the Basel-Stadt police. These outdoor parks mimic minia- safely on city streets. Meeting point is the Verkehrsgarten Wasgenring ture cities with streets, painted road lines, street signs, traffic lights, in Basel. To register, call 061-551-0120 or go to their website at www. sidewalks, bicycle paths, a tram crossing, and even a roundabout. gsuenderbasel.ch/Kursprogramm and click on “Klicken Sie für das There are no cars in these pretend cities so that the children can learn Kursprogramm,” then scroll down to “Velofahrkurs Mittelstufe” (inter- to ride without the dangers of actual traffic. The kids will learn elemen- mediate level bicycle riding classes). tary skills and build confidence. Classes last 2.0–2.5 hours at different Sports Classes for Kids times of the day. The next such class will be held on September 26 in Basel West/Allschwil. Classes fill up quickly, so register now by visiting Twice a year, the education department of Basel-Stadt publishes a their website at www.provelo-beiderbasel.ch. “Sportkalender” that lists many of the sports classes on offer at vari- ous clubs around the city, including gymnastics, dance, hockey, karate, B-Kurse: These classes are for kids ages 7 and up accompanied by an fencing, judo, yoga, skating, badminton, and other racquet sports. adult. In these classes, the kids go on actual city streets and learn the Classes start soon, so register now. Go to their website and click on rules of the road, proper riding etiquette, correct turns, and how to “Sportkalender” to download the flyer. manage roundabouts. The next of these 3-hour classes will be held on September 5 (Riehen), September 12 (Reinach), September 19 (Rhein- www.sportkalender.bs.ch

20 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com Golfing in Basel Winter Season Starts September 19 CityGolf is a 9- or 15-hole golf course located in Allschwil. It operates on the site and surrounding the outdoor pool in Allschwil (Gartenbad Bachgraben) from mid-September to April, while the pools are closed for the colder months. (There are six holes that can be used on a limited basis during the summer months, when there are no training or games taking place on the neighboring soccer field.) You can pay as you play or become a member for the year. The course is good for beginners and experienced golfers alike and offers also a small driving range as well as a clubhouse with restaurant facilities. City- Golf offers half-day, full- day, or season member­ ships at reasonable prices; you can even rent equipment for a small fee. There are classes for ­beginners to advanced players, as well as trial classes and private classes. CityGolf is open from 10:00 to sundown on weekdays and 9:00 to sundown on weekends. They are easily accessible by busses number 31, 38, 64, and 48 (stop called Bachgraben). www.citygolf.ch

Indoor Trend Sports Good News! The trend-sport facility Pumpwerk at Schorenweg 150 in Basel has been given permission to stay open until the end of November 2015. It is an indoor/outdoor sports facility near Lange Erlen equipped with tracks, ramps, jumps, and more, dedicated to inline skating, skateboarding, BMX biking, and scootering. They also offer slackline and bouldering for a comprehensive afternoon of active fun. A single entrance costs CHF 5, or you can purchase 12-run tickets or season passes for a reduced price. Kids can also enroll in 1.5-hour Saturday classes in BMX riding, scooter, or skateboarding for CHF 20 per class or CHF 30 per double class, which includes half an hour of free riding. All equipment can be rented for CHF 5 per class. Check their website for available times of the different sports and to check out their Saturday afternoon classes. www.pumpwerk-bs.ch ISB: where Inspiration, Engagement & Collaboration come to life FC BASEL SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER 2015 International Baccalaureate Programmes FC Basel 1893 (Fussball / Soccer) Ages 3 - 18 • Day School

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Additional games may be added based on the team’s performance in the Champion’s League and Swiss Cup. AESCH | FIECHTEN | REINACH Prices range from CHF 20–75 for adults in regular seating. Children ages 6–16 receive a discount of 25% in the regular seating areas. There is a special area for families and young adults (up to age 22) with slightly lower prices. For more information on seats and pricing, go to: www.isbasel.ch www.fcb.ch/de-CH/Stadion/Stadionplan-Preise#Preise photo credits: © iwb marathon, © city golf September 2015 21 Workshops, Tours, and Education in Basel

Basel for Newcomers—Live, Learn, and Enjoy September 19 On this tour, specially designed for new residents of the city, you can get to know the city and at the same time gain some valuable tips for day-to-day life, such as public transport, post, and healthcare. You will also receive useful information on where to shop, the many cultural institutions in the city, and possibilities for spending your leisure time. This is a joint project by the Präsidialdepartement des Kantons Basel-Stadt and Basel Tourism and is designed to make new residents of the city feel welcome and at home as quickly as possible. The tour in English is from 10:00–12:30 and costs CHF 5; meeting point is at the Basel tourist information at the SBB train station. You can contact them at [email protected]. www.basel.com/en/search/citytours

Acting for Kids design old chairs that people have brought from home or which were Until December 9 selected on site. The workshop starts at 12:00 and admission is free. Pre-register at [email protected]. Kids love play-acting. It is their natural way of exploring the world, their social environment, and themselves. Practicing the craft of acting along www.design-museum.de with other children simultaneously promotes a child’s personality ­development. This course held in English touches on voice and diction, movement for the stage, role analysis, imagination, and portraying. The Tinguely Tours secondary benefits are heightened self-assurance, awareness, grace, September 8 and 22 discipline, interaction skills, and effective communication. The class You are invited to join a short, guided tour in English of the permanent takes place at Les Arts Scéniques, Pfirtergasse 1, 4054 Basel. It is con- collection at the Tinguely Museum starting at 13:00. Admission to the ceived for children ages 7–10 and will be held on Wednesdays from museum costs CHF 15 for adults; free for kids 16 and under when 16:00–17:00. The cost is CHF 450. Full course description, registration, ­accompanied by an adult, otherwise CHF 10. The cost of the tour is in- and video-feedback from kids and parents are available on their website. cluded in the entrance fee. The course starts immediately, so sign up quickly! www.tinguely.ch www.lesartssceniques.ch

Yinka Ilori – The Art of Storytelling through Chairs Edgar Pieterse—African Urbanism September 5 and 6 September 10 The Vitra Design Museum just across the border in Weil am Rhein, Edgar Pieterse is one of the most influential urbanists in Africa. The ­Germany, will be the location of a two-day workshop conducted founder of the African Centre for Cities at the University of Cape Town, by the product and furniture designer Yinka Ilori. At South Africa, talks about the development of cities, both on the African this English-language workshop, participants will help continent and around the world. The growing urbanization of many to make old chairs shine with new splendor. In his own ­regions of Africa, where 50% of inhabitants are expected to live in cities upcycling works, Ilori not only employs physical by the year 2030, raises questions about the design of an urban space ­materials like colorful Dutch wax fabrics, but also that can also provide a productive impetus for the development of cities incorporates intangible elements, such as the tradi- on other continents. This English-language talk will take place at the tional Yoruba parables he grew up with as the son of Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein, Germany, at 18:00; admission Nigerian immigrants in London. Likewise on the is free. basis of stories, he will work with participants to re- www.design-museum.de

22 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com Welcome to Basel—Information Evening Tour of the Fondation Beyeler September 15 September 20 The Präsidialdepartement des Kantons Basel-Stadt (Presidential De- From 15:00-16:00, the Fondation Beyeler will be giving a public tour in partment of Canton Basel-Stadt) is hosting an information evening in English of their permanent collection. In addition to the fabulous tem- English for new residents of Basel. Experts will provide you with infor- porary exhibits, the Fondation Beyeler is home to an impressive collec- mation on residence permits, German language courses, employment tion of works from well-know artists, including Pablo Picasso, Henri law, tax and social systems, citizen’s advice, cantonal education system, Matisse, Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Joan Miró, Vincent van Gogh, and leisure and culture. The evening will take place in the Grossratsaal Paul Cézanne, Andy Warhol, Paul Klee, Marc Chagall, Max Ernst, and of the Basel Rathaus (city hall) at Marktplatz from 19:00–21:00 and will many more. Admission to the museum is CHF 25 for adults (CHF 50 for be followed by a boat ride on the Rhein, including an aperitif and various the whole family with Familienpass), CHF 6 for kids ages 11-19, and information booths. free for kids under age 11. The tour costs an additional CHF 7. www.entwicklung.bs.ch/integration/neu-basel/willkommen- www.fondationbeyeler.ch basel.html#page_section3_section1

Toddler Tales Discovery Tours for Kids September 22 September 16 Toddler Tales is designed to engage young listeners as they discover Deutschimpuls regularly organizes exciting city tours in which kids the wonderful world of books and the fun of language. Each session is ages 7-13 are invited to learn about and discover Basel and its sur- designed around a theme and includes an interactive exploration of rounding areas in a playful and interactive way. These tours are aimed classic stories, songs, and rhymes in English, as well as a simple craft at kids with a beginner to intermediate level of German (some know­ related to the overall theme for the children to complete and take home. ledge of German is necessary), and kids are encouraged to express Presented by storyteller Jeanne Darling, Toddler Tales will take place themselves in German. On September 16, they will be offering a tour from 10:15–10:45 at the Basel West Library every fourth Tuesday of the entitled “Basels Vögel” (Birds of Basel), where kids will learn about the month. Participation is free of charge and no registration is required. birds on the walls, facades, houses, buildings, and streets of Basel www.stadtbibliothekbasel.ch while touring the city between Barfüsserplatz and Spalentor. The tour is from 15:00–17:00 and costs CHF 25; meeting point is in Barfüsserplatz. To learn more about or register for these tours, check under “Activities” Typically Swiss!? on their website, or contact Joanna Krawczyk at [email protected]. September 23 www.deutschimpuls.ch You are invited to this free information evening to acquire practical in- formation and tips for business and day-to-day life in Switzerland. Gift (Poison) Learn about the differences between your culture and Swiss culture, Swiss manners, patterns of behavior, and even the unwritten laws—the September 19 do’s and don’ts. This information evening is in English and will start at The Naturhistorisches Museum Basel will be hosting a special day of 19:30 in the Zunftsaal at lectures (in German) in their series “Natur & Technik—Verständliche Rümelinsplatz 4 in Basel. Wissenschaft”(Nature & technology—Science made understandable). It is brought to you by the “To eat or to be eaten” is a challenge faced GGG Ausländerberatung, by all animals and plants, with poison play- an organization devoted ing a central role. Humans use poisonous to helping foreigners in- substances for many purposes, including tegrate by providing language classes, translation services, as well as healing purposes in the field of medicine. counseling for taxes, legal issues, and much more. Register to attend From 10:00–17:00, experts in the field of on their website or by phone at 061-206-9227. “poisons” will give numerous short presen- www.auslaenderberatung-basel.ch/swiss.html tations, from research to practical applica- tions, all explained in a way understandable to the layperson. The program includes a surprise for children and a parcour through the museum for anyone Tour of the Schaulager interested in poisons that are hidden throughout. All events are included September 27 in the normal entrance cost to the museum. On this Sunday, the Schaulager, a museum focusing on contemporary www.nmb.bs.ch art, will offer two tours in English of their exhibits. The first tour takes families on a “material safari” of contemporary art and takes a closer look at the works of art in terms Kids Workshop at the Museum of Contemporary Art of the materials from which they September 19 were created, be it fat, felt, wax, petroleum jelly, chocolate, tex- “KÜK – die KinderÜberraschungsKiste” (children’s surprise box) is the tiles, neon tubes, steel, plastic, name of this workshop at the Museum für Gegenwartskunst, designed or other materials. The second specifically for curious kids ages 7–12. Everything that awaits you in the tour will take visitors through the museum will be contained in the box. It is always exciting, the contents current exhibit. Both tours are of the box are always different, but will not yet be revealed. The work- shop is from 14:00–17:00 and costs CHF 15, CHF 10 for Familienpass from 13:00–14:00 and are includ- holders. Bring your own snack; registration is a must at 061-206-6300 ed in the entry price to the mu- or at [email protected]. seum; no registration necessary. www.mgkbasel.ch www.schaulager.org photo credits: © basel tourismus, © vitra design museum, © ggg ausländerberatung, © dieter roth estate, öffentliche kunstsammlung basel September 2015 23 Workshops, Tours, and Education in Basel (continued)

Evening Tour at the Botanical Garden Continuing Education Classes September 29 The canton of Basel-Stadt offers a variety of classes in German for adults, On this evening, specialists at the Botanischer Garten der Universität parents, families, children, and adolescents through the Programm für Basel (Botanical Garden of the University of Basel) will be giving a Elternbildung (PEB). Their 2015–2016 program has just been published 1-hour tour in German starting at 17:00 and again at 18:30. The tour and offers a wide range of classes, including parent–children education- will be entitled “Hotspot der Vielfalt: 350,000 Pflanzen im Herbar der al tours of various places around Basel (seeing-eye dog training school, astronomy observatory, TV station, fire station, etc.), crafts workshops Basler Botanischen Gesellschaft” (Hotspot of diversity: 350,000 plants (woodworking, glass blowing, painting, cooking, etc.) for children with in the herbarium of the Botanical Society of Basel). Meeting place is the or without parents, courses for teens, and more. The list is quite varied fountain at the corner of the Institutsgebäude (institute building). Cost and the prices are reasonable. Classes start in October. Visit their web- is free, but donations are accepted. site for a complete schedule and to register online. https://botgarten.unibas.ch/2015feierabend/index.php www.peb-basel.ch

Art Classes for Kids Stories in the Park K’Werk is an organization that offers creative classes and workshops Basel’s libraries host story time under the trees and tents in various for kids and teens throughout the year. They will be offering several parks throughout the Basel area in the warmer months. This program classes for youths, including film/video, comic/illustration, interior de- entitled “Schirm-Scharm” invites kids to enjoy colorful books, listen to sign, web design, experimentation workshops, paint­­ing, cartoons, fab- stories, as well as do crafts and puzzles. Participation is completely ric and yarn, and open workshop/moving images, which will start in free and no registration is required; simply show up and join in. For a September. You can find a complete list of classes, dates, times, loca- complete list of days and locations, visit the Basel library website and tions, and age groups, as well as register on their website. click on “Veranstaltungen” on the left side of the page. www.kwerk.ch www.stadtbibliothekbasel.ch

Jukibu Intercultural Library Events Jukibu is a multi-cultural library that houses books for children and adolescents in over 50 languages, their largest collection being English-language books. Below is the September schedule of the foreign-language events organized at the library. Please visit their website for a detailed list of activities or to become a member at www.jukibu.ch. You can also check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/jukibu.

Date Time Event Suitable for… Every Friday 15:00–17:00 Storytelling in St. Johannspark Parents with children Every Friday 17:00–19:00 Bookbinding workshop for children Children ages 9–12 September 4 16:00-17:30 Storytelling in Portuguese Parents with toddlers September 5 10:30-12:00 Storytelling in Tamil Parents with toddlers September 9 15:30-17:00 Storytelling in German Parents with toddlers September 11 16:00-17:30 Storytelling in Portuguese Parents with toddlers September 12 10:30-12:00 Storytelling in Tamil Parents with toddlers September 18 16:00-17:30 Storytelling in Portuguese Parents with toddlers September 19 10:30-12:00 Storytelling in Tamil Parents with toddlers September 23 15:30-17:00 Storytelling in German Parents with toddlers September 25 16:00-17:30 Storytelling in Portuguese Parents with toddlers September 26 10:30 Storytelling in French and German Parents with children

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Opera—Viva La Mamma September 1 and 4 The second soprano wants a solo, the prima donna is offen­ ded, the tenor loses his voice, composer and librettist can- not agree, the entire production lacks a headlining star, the director has no money, and the subsidies threaten to be withdrawn. Opera Basel will be presenting “Le convenienze ed inconvenienze teatrali” (Viva la Mamma), Donizetti’s 1831 timeless opera, first performed under its original title “Manners and Bad Habits in the Theater.” This comical op- era piece will be performed at the Volkshaus in Basel. Tickets are CHF 80–150 (CHF 30 rebate for students) or CHF 70 per person for famlies of up to two parents with their own children; they can be purchased at Bider & Tanner. www.opera-basel.ch

The Lion King Autumn Wine Tasting Until October 11 September 3, 4, 5, 17, 18, and 19 Enjoy the musical event of the year as Disney‘s original Broadway Mövenpick Weinkeller in Basel (Haltingerstrasse 101) is hosting a tasting ­musical “The Lion King” is in Switzerland for the first time! Immerse of the wines that they are currently featuring. There is no cost and no yourself in the colorful world of Africa and a touching story that moves obligation to buy; simply come in and taste during their opening hours the hearts of people like no other. You will be enchanted by captivating until 20:00 on Thursday and Friday and until 16:00 on Saturday. African rhythms, the warm spell of the Serengeti, and timeless hits like www.moevenpick-wein.com “Circle of Life” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” by Elton John and Tim Rice. Experience the musical world success in its magnificent Rum Tasting original English-version production at the Musical Theater Basel. Tickets range from CHF 48–148. September 4 www.thelionking.ch, www.ticketcorner.ch The Paul Ullrich store at Laufenstrasse 16 in Basel will be the location for this evening of tasting over 50 different rums—whether Masterkonzerte Jazz made from sugarcane or molasses, pot-stilled August 31–September 5 or column-stilled, you will have the opportunity The master concerts at the Jazz Campus Club, a division of the Musik to taste and compare rum styles. Listen to reg- Akademie Basel, will be presenting the end-of-year final projects of gae music while a well-known bartender mixes the Master graduates of the Jazz Campus. The concerts by aspiring rum cocktails. A Caribbean BBQ buffet will also jazz musicians will testify to the high quality and experimentation of the be on offer for an additional cost. Entrance is students. These concerts are a culmination of the students’ studies; CHF 25 per person, which includes one cocktail. both a demonstration that they are extremely active professionally and The rum-tasting evening is from 18:00–22:00 and a chance for the audience to be immersed in their creative projects. no registration is necessary. There will be two concerts each night, the first starting at 20:30 and the www.ullrich.ch second at 21:45; the bar opens at 19:30. Tickets are CHF 15; reduced- price tickets are CHF 10. Rum Seminar in English https://jazzcampus.com September 4 Rum expert Matthieu de Lassus will be offering a 1-hour rum seminar Greek Mythology Theater at Augusta Raurica in English on the different rum styles by presenting six characteristic September 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12 types. The seminar, which takes place from 18:30–19:30 on the same Augusta Raurica, the Roman ruins located about 20 minutes from Ba- evening and location as Paul Ullrich’s rum-tasting event, is perfect for sel, provide a spectacular backdrop to the theater play entitled “Der beginners and could provide a great springboard to the evening. The info ullrich.ch Trojanische Krieg findet nicht statt” (The Trojan War will not take place). seminar costs CHF 50; register at @ or 061-338-9090. The play takes place on the eve of the well-known Greek-mythology www.ullrich.ch conflict between Greece and Troy, but actually speaks of the present, of veneered patriotism, of radicalizing nationalist intoxication, fueled by Open House at the Jost & Ziereisen Winery prejudice and lack of solidarity. The cause of the crisis is the abduction of Helen, the most beautiful woman in the ancient world and wife of September 6 Greek King Menelaus, by the Trojan Paris. His brother Hector, command- The new winery by Thomas Jost and Hanspeter Ziereisen at Rössli- er of the Trojans, tries to avert the threat of war by all means—and for gasse 63 in Riehen will be hosting an open house on Sunday, September 6, 1 hour and 45 minutes it actually looks like the Trojan War will not take from 12:00–18:00. Taste the new vintages, eat fine grilled specialties place. The play, however, lasts three minutes longer... The shows start from Henz Delikatessen, and visit the wine cellar and the vineyards. at 20:00 and will take place in any weather as the seating area is covered. You can also bring your children as there will be a big sirup bar for kids. Tickets are CHF 34 for adults and CHF 18 for kids and students and can Entrance is CHF 28 for adults and CHF 14 for kids. Register for this be purchased online through www.theatergruppe-rattenfaenger.ch. open house at [email protected] or by calling 061-338-9090. www.augustaraurica.ch www.ullrich.ch photo credit: © opera basel September 2015 25

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Othella Dallas & Quintet Bryan Ferry September 6 and 7 September 12 This year, Offbeat is celebrating 40 years of “Jazz in Basel” as well as Since the release of the first record with Roxy Music in 1972, Bryan 25 years of Jazzfestival Basel. What better way to do this than with the Ferry is one of the most innovative and most stylish musicians, song- Grand Old Lady of Jazz, Othella Dallas, who is celebrating her 90th writers, and singers of the international pop and rock scene. Bryan birthday this year? Born Ferry will be presenting the greatest hits of his career, as well as piec- in 1925 in Memphis, an es of his upcoming album, at the Kongresshaus in Zürich. Tickets are acclaimed solo dancer in CHF 100.90–131.90 and can be purchased online. New York and owner of www.goodnews.ch the Othella Dallas Dance Studios in Basel, she has also been a great jazz Full-Moon Tango singer since 1960, having September 12 performed with Duke El- lington, Nat King Cole, Tango Schule Basel will be presenting an evening of tango disco with Sammy Davis Jr., and Quincy Jones. In her honor, two jazz gala evenings the best selection of music, a colorful mix of dancers from near and far, will be organized at the Bird’s Eye Jazz Club, a birthday event at its best and a great atmosphere. A favorite meeting venue for tango lovers, in the club’s wonderful atmosphere. Both galas start at 20:00; tickets VollmondTango will be held at the Volkshaus in Basel from 21:00–01:00; are CHF 45 and spaces are limited, so act quickly. tickets are CHF 15 at the door. www.starticket.ch, www.offbeat-concert.ch www.tangobasel.ch

HELP! A Beatles Tribute Special Concert—Pierre Boulez September 11 September 13 Take a walk down memory lane with 40 faithful original renditions of Composer and conductor Pierre Boulez (*1925) is a living legend whose Beatles songs by a cover band that gives an unparalleled attention to works have been a point of reference for other composers for more every little musical detail to achieve amazing authenticity. HELP! uses than 50 years. Together with his friend Paul Sacher he made contempo- Beatles-typical outfits and comparable instruments to give you the im- rary music an integral part of Basel’s musical scene during the second pression that you are at a real Beatles concert. The event will take place half of the 20th century. This special concert, which includes two pieces at the Konzertfabrik Z-7 in Pratteln; tickets cost CHF 34.50. by Boulez as well as works by Luciano Berio (1925-2003) and Edu www.z-7.ch Haubensak (*1954), is an homage to one of the most important person- alities of the musical avant-garde. The concert is directed by Dennis Russell Davies and features viola soloist Kim Kashkashian. It starts at 19:00 in the Musiksaal of the Stadt-Casino Basel. A special Explorer’s Concert starting at 17:00 will introduce the main concert with music and a podium discussion. Tickets are available at Bider & Tanner. www.sinfonieorchesterbasel.ch

Collegium Musicum Basel Concert September 18 The Collegium Musicum Basel, with pianist Olga Scheps and conductor Kevin Griffiths, will be playing pieces by Schubert (Des Teufels Lust- schloss), Mendelssohn (Piano Concerto No. 1 in G-minor, Op. 25), and Brahms (Symphony No.1 in C-minor, Op.68) in the Musiksaal at the Stadt-Casino. Concert starts at 19:30, with a (free) pre-concert at 18:15 by the Youth Orchestra of the Musikschule BS/BL. Tickets are CHF 54–80 (CHF 20 for kids and students) and can be purchased at Bider & Tanner, Stadt-Casino Basel, Basler Zeitung in Aeschenplatz, and the Basel SBB. www.collegiummusicumbasel.ch

Talisco—Electro-Folk September 19 The Parisian songwriter Talisco has opted for new musical territory, digging deeper into electro-folk experiments, always searching for more. Somewhere between the lowlands of Americana and downtown folk rock, the mysterious dark-haired artist and his angel voice have added a few cases to the six-chord guitar and quite a few miles to the meter. Come and discover this great artist at the Grand Casino Basel; the concert is free and starts at 20:30. Note that entrance to the casino, its bars, restaurants, and events hall is only permitted to people 18 years and older. www.grandcasinobasel.com

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The Munich Oktoberfest, also referred to as “Wiesn” after the site it is held on, is the world’s largest annual fair of its kind, running for over 200 years. Like many cities around the world, Basel will be holding their own Oktoberfest celebrations that are modeled after the original event in Munich. For two consecutive week- ends, the Basel Wiesn, complete with beer on tap, dancing, and plenty of enter- tainment, will be held at the Basel Messe. The first weekend will feature the festive band Blue Nights with Jessi, and the second weekend will feature the cult band from Bavaria, Manyana. There will be plenty of Oktoberfest foods like Sauerkraut, potato salad, and sausages to absorb the alcohol! Entrance on Thursday night costs CHF 20 and entrance on Friday and Saturday nights costs CHF 25. Your en- trance ticket includes a voucher worth CHF 15; students are free with I.D. www.basel-wiesn.ch

Spanish and Portuguese Wine Tasting MIKA September 24 September 26 Paul Ullrich is hosting a wine-tasting evening featuring over 50 Spanish The British-Lebanese pop singer and Portuguese wines. Many of the wine producers will be on hand to stormed the international charts present their products, and Spanish specialties and grill will be avail- with catchy tunes like “Relax, Take It able at CHF 15 per plate. This event costs CHF 20 and will take place Easy,” “Grace Kelly,” and “Underwa- from 17:00–21:00 at their store at Laufenstrasse 16 in Basel; no regis- ter,” singing his way into the hearts tration is required. There is no obligation to buy, simply taste and enjoy. and minds of local fans. MIKA will Any wine purchased on the night of the tasting will be 10% off, and the be coming with the brand-new single entrance fee will be reimbursed with an order of CHF 200 or more. “Talk About You” from his recently- www.ullrich.ch released new album to the Komplex 457 in Zürich; tickets are CHF 60, standing room only. Tord Gustavsen Quartet www.goodnews.ch September 25 Norwegian-born Tord Gustavsen is one of the most active and success- ful musicians in Scandinavia and has been a great influence on musi- Ü30 Party cians in his country and in Sweden. Influenced by Keith Jarrett and Garbarek’s spherical sound, his hallmark music describes the fjords September 26 and the vastness of Scandinavia, including pieces with long suspense This disco is for those over 30 years old who love to dance, listen to arcs and sensitive structure as well as ballads celebrating the reduc- good music with like-minded people, get together with old friends, or tion to soft tones. The Tord Gustavsen Quartet comes exclusively to the meet interesting new people. The Offene Kirche Elisabethen (Elisa- Musiksaal of the Stadt-Casino Basel to present their latest CD. Tickets bethen Church) near Bankverein hosts a dance party from 20:00–02:00 are CHF 32–80 and can be purchased online through www.starticket.ch. once every two months to raise money for charitable causes. This year’s www.offbeat-concert.ch beneficiary is Cartons du Coeur, an organization that provides basic food necessities to people on the poverty line. Tickets cost CHF 25; it is Southern Hospitality advisable to buy them in advance through Ticketcorner as this event sells out quickly. September 25 www.offenekirche.ch/programm_veranstaltungskalender.htm Blues Now! presents Southern Hospitality—a rising roots/blues super- group—at the Volkshaus in Basel as part of their “Southern Hospitality www.ticketcorner.ch Tour.” The band’s name was coined equally for the warm legendary hospitality in the southern states of the United States and for the ­actual homeland of the blues. But it will not be long before Southern Hospital- Offbeat Jazz Season ity is also the epitome of the musi- The new season of the Offbeat Concert series runs from September cal wealth of that region. The band, 2015 to May 2016. Now is the time to check out this year’s lineup and which consists of guitarists Damon choose your desired membership. There will be eight concerts between Fowler and J.P. Soars and key- September and March, as well as a number of concerts in April and boarder Victor Wainwright, com- May as a part of Jazzfestival Basel. You can buy tickets for individual bines soul, blues, and rock into an concerts or choose a membership that suits you, including for two con- independent amalgam. Doors open certs; three concerts; all concerts in the regular season, Jazzfestival- at 19:30 and the concert starts at concerts only, or both. Premium memberships are also available that 20:15; tickets are CHF 59 (CHF 39 for include drinks and apéro, as well as memberships for couples. To learn standing room), and students under more about these programs or to sign up, go to their website and click 30 pay only CHF 25 with student ID. on “Abonnemente.” www.bluesnow.ch www.offbeat-concert.ch photo credits: © offbeat concerts, © help! a beatles tribute, © basel wiesn, © mark goodman, © micasounds.com September 2015 27 Contact us for more information about subscribing or advertising: info basellife.com www.facebook.com/basellifemagazine A Monthly Guide to Living in Basel www.basellife.com

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Mark Your Calendar! October 2015 Highlights > Children’s Holiday City October 7–14

> Baloise Session October 23–November 12

> Swiss Indoors October 24–November 1

> Goods Fair (Warenmesse) October 24–November 1

> Basel Wine Fair (Basler Weinmesse) October 24–November 1

> Fall Fair (Herbstmesse) October 24–November 10

> Basel’s Gourmet Fair (Basler Feinmesse) October 29–November 1

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Sister Sledge Grand Casino Basel October 2 www.grandcasinobasel.com

Dave Matthews Band Hallenstadion, Zürich October 15 www.ticketcorner.ch

Diana Krall Club Hallenstadion, Zürich October 16 www.ticketcorner.ch

Chippendales 2015 Stadt-Casino, Basel October 16 www.actnews.ch

Swiss Indoors Basel St. Jakobshalle, Basel Oct 24-Nov 1 www.ticketcorner.ch

Irish Folk Festival Stadt-Casino, Basel October 25 www.actnews.ch

UB40 Volkshaus, Zürich November 4 www.ticketcorner.ch

Calexico Kaserne (Reithalle), Basel November 8 www.starticket.ch

Deep Purple Hallenstadion, Zürich November 9 www.ticketcorner.ch

Simply Red St. Jakobshalle, Basel November 11 www.ticketcorner.ch

BOY Volkshaus, Basel November 13 www.ticketcorner.ch

Thriller—Live Musical Theater, Basel November 17-22 www.ticketcorner.ch