October 2020 a Monthly Guide to Living in Basel

DENIM EXHIBIT • TOBOGGAN SLIDES • BASEL GYMS • WINERY VISITS • E-VEHICLES

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A Monthly Guide to Living in Basel October 2020 2 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Dear Readers,

The coronavirus pandemic has led to the cancellation of many of the wonderful events that normally take place in Basel in October, including the wine and gourmet fairs; major October 2020 Volume 9 Issue 2 sporting events like the Swiss Open tennis tournament; music events like the Baloise Sessions; and, probably saddest of all, the fabulous fall fair—the Basler Herbstmesse— TABLE OF CONTENTS that would have been celebrating its 550th anniversary this year! The city will nonethe- less attempt to mark this special anniversary year with a few highlights; turn the pages to learn more about these plans as well as about the fair’s origins and history. Events in Basel: October 2020 4–7 Despite the numerous cancellations, however, there is still so much to do and see in and around Basel. With the beautiful foliage and the cooler temperatures, October is a ter- Fun Outings: Beyond Basel 8–9 rific time for Switzerland’s favorite pastime—hiking! In our “Get Going!” section we offer some suggestions on hiking trails into the past, right here in Baselland! You are also invited to visit the vineyards and wineries of wine producers of the Basel/Solothurn re- Get Going!: Hike Into the Past in Baselland 10–11 gion and discover some the high-quality wines they produce. Or, if your family is suffering from withdrawal of the Herbstmesse rides, why not race down one of the exhilarating mountain toboggan slides in the region? Also, history aficionados who would enjoy an Markets and Fairs 12–13 insider’s peek into Switzerland’s most beautiful castles can join some of the special tours and activities organized for the annual Swiss castle day.

Inside Basel: The Herbstmesse That Isn’t… 14 To satisfy your autumn nesting instincts, the month of October is a plentiful time for markets! You can browse flea markets specializing in items from vinyl records to retro design, as well as markets and fairs dedicated to the apple in all its glory, European Information Desk: Fitness in Basel 15–17 wines, and even reptiles! Also, don’t miss Blickfang, the international design exhibition for interior design, fashion, and jewelry, or venture over the border to Mulhouse to experience the 60th anniversary of the Journées d’Octobre—a fair dedicated to the best that Calendar: October 2020 18–19 the Alsace region has to offer in the fields of food, wine, gardening, artisanal crafts, fashion, beauty, as well as home renovations and decor.

Sports and Recreation 20-21 For additional family-oriented fun this autumn, you can join in the delightful Swiss tradition of conker collecting, treat the kids to one of the many children’s theaters, circuses, magic shows, family concerts, or family Sundays at the museum, or take the family to Workshops, Tours, and Education 22–24 watch some exciting horse-jumping competitions and dog races.

This month’s sport section focuses on the region’s skating rinks and the various sports Did you Know? 25–26 they offer, including figure skating, speed-skating, synchronized skating, curling, and hockey. Have you been thinking about joining a local gym and have no idea where to start? Check out our “Information Desk” to learn about Basel’s gyms and what they have Entertainment: Night on the Town 27–34 to offer, from memberships options and fitness facilities to child-care, personal training, fitness classes, and spa services. And with the ever-increasing variety of e-vehicles pop- ping up on Basel’s streets—from e-scooters and e-rollers to the more recent addition of the Enuu electric vehicle—you may want to check out our “Did You Know?” section to Mark your Calendar November 2020 Highlights 35 learn about the different requirements from licenses and helmets to minimum age and permissible riding locations.

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photo credit: © susanne hiller (cover) October 2020 3 EventsEvents in in Basel: Basel: FebruaryOctober February 2020 20202015 (continued)

Denim—Stylish, Practical, Timeless October 17 – April 5 Denim is an essential part of many people’s basic wardrobe. Almost everyone owns at least one denim item. Today, however, denim is much more than just a fabric for clothing. One might think that denim and art have nothing to do with each other. Far from it! Many artists around the world have discovered denim as a material in its own right. This unique special exhibition at the Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel shows the versatility and history of this popular material. It includes paintings by “The Master of the Blue Jeans” from the late 17th century, jeans, denim jackets, bags, shoes, furniture, and everyday objects, as well as sculptures or installations such as “The Secret Garden” by Ian Berry and the “Panthers” from the Milan Art & Events Center. Denim has a fascinating history that probably began in Italy before reach- ing America and its gold miners and movie stars. Have you ever wondered who invented the material from which the jeans you wear every day are produced? The story is quite captivating, and there is an ongoing dispute between Italy and France about which city this hard-wearing fabric was born in. Now the most famous and most widely used material in the world, denim soon went from being a fabric for workwear to the undisputed star of contemporary fashion. But what are jeans actually made of, and where does the name come from? Over the years, historians have identified two fabrics outside the United States that could be the precursors of jeans: a durable fabric from the southern French city of Nîmes, from which the name “denim” (“de Nîmes”) is said to derive, and a cotton fabric from Ge- noa, Italy, which may have led to the English word “jeans,” evolving from the French pronunciation of the city’s name, Gênes. However, there is no historical evidence for either explanation. It has been more than 100 years since blue jeans were invented as practical and robust work trousers. Nobody could have imagined back then that they would become a fashion item. Although they are newly styled and redesigned every year, the trousers originally worn by gold miners and cow- boys have retained their most important features—they are comfortable and durable. But blue jeans did not just become trendy clothing, they are also considered a cult object. Because of their history, they have already served as a status symbol for a wide variety of movements. Today they are a part of the standard wardrobe of both workers and their bosses. Even heads of state, models, and actors pose in front of the cameras in this comfortable leg attire. Nowadays blue jeans are available for both men and women, and for almost every occasion. In this exhibition, which features approximately 200 objects, visitors are taken on a journey through the facets of this fascinating material. Items on loan from various European museums and private collectors, as well as installations from galleries and artists all over the world have been brought together for this exhibition, which can only be seen in this form in Basel. www.spielzeug-welten-museum-basel.ch

The Backward Glance Can Be a Glimpse Into the Future Children’s Holiday City Until November 7 September 30 – October 2 The von Bartha gallery will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2020 with The “Kinder Ferien Stadt” for this year’s fall school holiday will be held in a group exhibition entitled, “The Backward Glance Can Be a Glimpse Into Claramatte Park and SpielEstrich (the play attic in the building at Kaserne). the Future.” This show, which is curated by Swiss curator Beat Wismer, They are open every day from 14:00–18:00. Also, the mobile "Kinderka centers on the subject of the gallery's 50-year history and will be on view rawane" will be at Erlenmatt on Monday, Dreirosen on Tuesday, Rosental in their Basel space at Kannenfeldplatz 6. By staging outstanding works on Wednesday, Glesslipark on Thursday, and Matthäusplatz on Friday from from the past 100 years, the exhibition will offer reflection on this mile- 14:00–18:00. Kids can participate in activities and crafts set up in various stone moment in von Bartha's history and look ahead to the future, incor- tents/stations, or can just skip, jump, and hop until they run out of steam! porating works by 45 leading artists, including modern artists Camille The program is ideal for kids ages 3–14. There is no cost and no registra- Graeser, Yves Laloy, and Jean Tinguely, as well as contemporary artists tion needed, and snacks can be purchased on site. Note that while the chil- Anna Dickinson, Terry Haggerty, and Sarah Oppenheimer. Open Tuesday to dren are guided and helped through all activities, younger kids cannot be Friday 14:00–18:00 and Saturday 11:00–16:00. dropped off like in a camp, and supervision is the parents’ responsibility. www.vonbartha.com www.robi-spiel-aktionen.ch/kinderferienstaedte.php

4 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com Jugendzirkus Robiano “Keschtenedaag” (Conker Collection Day) October 1–8 October 7 The Jugendzirkus Robiano (Youth Circus Do your children love to pick up conkers (horse Robiano) is small, nonprofit circus pre- chestnuts, “Kastanien”)? While they are regret- sented by youths for youths. The artists tably inedible to humans, they are a great pro- are about 20 children ages 10–17 who tein- and fat-rich feed for deer and wild boar in practice all year and go on tour for winter. On October 7, the Lange Erlen Park will 2 weeks each fall. They will be performing conduct their 15th annual conker collection. their new show entitled “Nie ohne mein From 10:00–12:00 and 13:30–15:30, kids can Team” (Never without my team) at various locations in Basel-Stadt and bring in their bags and boxes of conkers for Baselland, including the Primarschulhaus Dorf in Sissach on September CHF 0.20 per kilogram. They will also receive a butter roll and a glass of 30 and October 1, Station Circus at Dreispitz in Basel on October 2–4, apple cider for their hard work, and there is a prize for the three children Schulhaus Fiechten in Reinach on October 5 and 6, and Sportplatz Eiswei- who bring in the most conkers (there is a 200 kg limit per child!). Note that her in Oberwil on October 7 and 8. As there will be less seating this year, it while this is a one-day event only, you are always most welcome to drop off is recommended that you reserve your seats in advance online via their conkers into the box near the kiosk of the animal park. Last year, they col- website; only few tickets will be available before the shows at the box of- lected nearly 4,000 kg of chestnuts! fice. Reserved tickets must be picked up 30 minutes before the presenta- www.erlen-verein.ch/aktuell/anlaesse.php tion. Entrance is free, but donations are welcome. www.robiano.ch A Night at the Museum October 9 and 30 Basler Equestrian Sports Days A night at the museum—that sounds just like a movie! And it is, except that October 1–4 in this case the animals won’t come to life. Still, it’s a unique experience to roll out your sleeping bag next to a mammoth and to explore a museum at night, with just your flashlight for illumination. The Naturhistorisches Mu- seum (Natural History Museum) offers this special experience to children ages 6–10 and their adult companions. Cost is CHF 60 for adults and CHF 40 for kids and includes breakfast the next morning. Places are limited, so register quickly at [email protected]. Each adult can bring a maximum of three children. www.nmbs.ch

Zirkus Chnopf—Pluto October 9–11

The Basler Pferdesporttage Schänzli is the largest outdoor horse-jumping event in northwestern Switzerland. Speed, excitement, top performances, trust between horse and rider—horse jumping is a dynamic and emotional sport. The Pferdesportanlage Schänzli (near the St. Jakob area), which was built in 1926 and extended over the years, can meet the most stringent requirements for top-class equestrian events. There will be jumping competitions (obstacle size 105–135 cm) from 8:00–18:00 each day, concluding with the main competition (obstacle size up to 145 cm) on Sunday. About 350 riders and 650 horses will participate, for a total of 1,500 starts. Also, don’t miss the fifth inter-cantonal dog race on Saturday evening starting at 18:00. Spectators are most welcome; entrance is free, so bring the family and experience some great equestrian and canine activities live. http://basler-pferdesporttage.ch

Children’s Theater—Die Tolli Molly October 3 and 4 Molly, an unsuccessful clown, meets Max, the successful but unloved On this 30th anniversary of Zirkus Chnopf, they are making another stop in chocolate manufacturer. Two worlds collide that couldn’t be more differ- Basel with their new program, “Off to Pluto!” There will be great work on ent. Only one thing connects the two: their loneliness. But Molly manages the vertical rope, spirited trampoline jumping at lofty heights, balancing on to draw Max into her fantasy world. A story about loneliness, friendship, the seesaw, and much more (https://chnopf.ch/). Due to the coronavirus and fantasy filled with poetry and funny clowning. The Theater Arlecchino pandemic, the shows will be taking place in the Voltahalle in Basel this production is spoken and sung in dialect, lasts 60 minutes (without break), month. As always with this circus, young people and professionals will and is suitable for children starting at age 4 and their whole family. Tickets stand together on stage to inspire their audience with an entertaining cir- are CHF 22 for adults and CHF 17 for kids (CHF 17 and CHF 12 for holders cus performance. There will be no tickets but rather a hat collection at the of the Familienpass). end of the presentation. www.theater-arlecchino.ch www.stationcircus.ch photo credits: © fredrick ottoson (denim); © jugendzirkus robiano; © basler pferdesporttage; © christine pesold (keschtenedaag); © fabienne sieger (zirkus chnopf) October 2020 5 EventsEvents in in Basel: Basel: October February 2015 2020 (continued) (continued)

Beastly Magic! October 17 and 24 The new magic show from Zauberduolino Domenico is a treat for the whole family! Together with their animal assistants, the magicians Dominik and Nico, aka Zauberduolino Domenico, present a varied magic program in- tended especially for kids. Their new children’s magic show will captivate with a colorful mix of surprising and unbelievable magical effects and cheerful comedy, in which the children are often encouraged to participate. Of course, there is a lot of tricking and cheating, but just when the critical young viewers think they have figured out the tricks, nothing is as it seems! The Zauberduolino also delights their audience with some new animal friends that are causing quite a stir. There is, for example, the greedy ele- phant Berta, who juggles playing cards with her trunk—if she doesn’t get stuck at the theater entrance. The exuberant Mr. Hanky also graces the stage; while it is unclear what species he belongs to—terrestrial or extra- terrestrial—he is definitely lively and conjures up brilliant dance performances on the floor. The only one faster is a very jittery platypus that does everything possible ... except keep his beak closed! And when suddenly real pigeons appear out of nowhere and fly across the stage, the illusion is perfect. Families can enjoy the magic at the Fauteuil at 15:00; tickets are CHF 20–30 (CHF 5 rebate for kids). www.fauteuil.ch

Children’s Theater—Der Kleine Muck Das Luftschloss at the Theater Arlecchino in High German at 14:30. The dura- October 14, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25, 28, and 31 tion is 2x 40 minutes and tickets are CHF 20 for adults and CHF 12 for children. www.theater-arlecchino.ch This theater for families describes the fantastic journey of a small person who masters, with heart and mind, all the dangers that he Tsuyoshi Tane: Archeology of the Future encounters in search of happiness! This ver- October 17 – February 28 sion of “Little Muck” by Mónica Wohlwend is a magical story for families with kids ages 4 and What role can architecture play in mediating be- up, performed in Basel dialect. Tickets are CHF 15 for kids ages 4–16, tween the past and the future? This is a ques- CHF 20 for adults, or CHF 10 and CHF 15 with the Familienpass. tion that the architect Tsuyoshi Tane (*1979 in Tokyo) has consistently engaged with through- www.baslerkindertheater.ch out his international body of work. Each project by the Paris-based practice Atelier Tsuyoshi Children’s Theater—Das Kaleidoskop Tane Architects begins with an intensive re- October 14, 17, and 21 search phase meant to excavate the memories embedded in a place and integrate these into the creative process—a method the architect terms the Januschka has a precious commodity—access to the imagination. With the “archaeology of the future.” This exhibition at the S AM Swiss Architecture help of a kaleidoscope, she repeatedly travels to the other side to visit her Museum in Basel presents the diversity of the architect’s work, which ranges imaginary friends Fidelio, Diddi, and Dadda, as well as the lovable robot 7-7-3! from intimate interiors to the Estonian National Museum, and renders his But where there is light, there is also shadow, and this is also true in the fan- methodology tangible. Thematic “clouds” of reference images and sketches tasy realm. Carmina, the powerful magistrate of the fantasy world, doesn’t like are brought together with “archaeological” artefacts and elaborate architec- it that Januschka visits so often and she does everything to ensure that tural models in a cabinet of curiosities tracing how Tane’s ideas take form. Januschka stays in the human world! This play with music will be presented by The projects are further documented in an immersive film installation. Poet- ic in mode and comprehensive in scope, this exhibition provides a unique perspective on the value of history in contemporary architecture. It takes Ihre neuen place under the auspices of the Embassy of Japan in Switzerland. Zahnärzte in www.sam-basel.org Rheinfelden (DE) Samstags- und Abendtermine Sunday Matinée Concert Implantate & Zahnsanierungen Das gesamte Spektrum der October 18 Zahnmedizin The Chamber Academy Basel, with conductor Brian Dean and pianist Clau- vereinbaren! Gratis Erstuntersuchung dio Martínez Mehner, will be playing works by Franz Schubert (Symphony +49 7623 469 240 clinius.de No. 1 in D major) and Robert Schumann (Piano Concerto in A minor op. 54) in a Sunday-morning concert at the Stadtcasino Basel at 11:00; tickets are 15 Min ab Basel CHF 56–78. www.konzerte-basel.ch

6 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com Family Sunday at the Museum Tinguely A–PART October 18 October 25 – November 8 On this Sunday from 11:30–17:00, the Museum Tinguely will be hosting a The name A–PART was chosen to family day with special workshops and programs designed to please and reflect the focus of this year's educate the whole family. The cost of all activities is included in the regular Kunstkredit Basel-Stadt exhibition entrance price to the museum (CHF 18 for adults and CHF 12 for students; on things that bring us together and kids up to age 16 are free when accompanied by an adult) and no booking things that separate us. The exhibit is required. will display works by eight 2019 www.tinguely.ch Kunstkredit Basel-Stadt grant re- cipients who are at the same time a part and apart: they are part of a diverse and vibrant regional art scene, Family Concert—At the Cinema and yet they are also individual artists who have chosen their own individ- October 24 ual approaches to aesthetics and the media. The A–PART exhibition exam- ines this tension between proximity and distance that is particularly rele- Large, comfortable armchairs invite you to a unique cinema experience for vant this year, when our daily lives are dominated by the need to keep our the ears: Excitement and an atmosphere like in the old days, when the distance and avoid closeness. Yet we are reminded time and again that pictures started to move, with music played live by a film orchestra with closeness is still possible, even when we are apart, and that distance is two violins, viola, violoncello, and piano. Sinfonieorchester Basel’s possible, even when we are close. The artworks reflect this apparent con- mini.musik series is designed for families with kids ages 4 and up to stim- tradiction at various levels, both in terms of content and form. This exhibi- ulate their interest in music. The concert begins at 16:00 (box office opens tion will be at the Kunsthalle Basel; the public opening will take place on at 15:30) and will be held at the Scala Basel; tickets cost CHF 20 for adults, October 25 from 11:00–14:00. CHF 10 for children, and CHF 12.50 per person for families with two adults and two children. To benefit from additional Familienpass discounts, tick- www.kunsthallebasel.ch ets must be purchased directly from the orchestra office (061-272-2525; [email protected]) or through Bider & Tanner. Atrium Concert at the Basler Wirrgarten www.sinfonieorchesterbasel.ch October 31 In cooperation with the foundation Basler Wirrgarten, members of the Sin- Children’s Theater—The Valiant Little Tailor fonieorchester Basel will be playing a special concert in the atrium of the October 24, 25, 28, and 31 Basler Wirrgarten (Hammerstrasse 156, Basel) at 16:00; entrance is free but there will be a collection. www.sinfonieorchesterbasel.ch

The tailor has long suspected that his path would lead him into the big wide world. But now, just as he has killed seven flies in one fell swoop, he knows that his time has come! With a sash sewn with the inscription “7 in one fell swoop” he is off to new adventures. Thanks to cunning, courage, and friendship with the princess, no task is too difficult for him—and a happy ending is not far! This play by Peter Keller will be based very loosely on the fairy tale of the Brothers Grimm. It will be played and sung in Swiss dialect at the Theater Arlecchino; duration is 2x 40 minutes and tickets are CHF 22 for adults/CHF 17 for children. You can get a CHF 5 reduction per ticket with the Familienpass. www.theater-arlecchino.ch

Daylight Savings Time Ends October 25 As the saying goes, “spring forward and fall back”! In Europe, daylight savings time this year ends on October 25; when the clocks strike 03:00, they will be turned back to 02:00. Please note that this differs from the dates in North America, where daylight savings time this year ends on November 1, and in Australia/New Zealand, where the clocks are moved forward one hour on October 4 and September 27, respectively. Also, if you have smoke detectors or similar devices in your apartment or house, you may want to use the opportunity to check their batteries to make sure they are still in good working condition. photo credits: © courtesy zauberduolino domenico (beastly magic); © basler kindertheater (der kleine muck); © yuna yagi (tsyuyoshi tane); © theater arlecchino (the valiant little tailor); © inka ter haar (a-part) October 2020 7 Fun Outings: Beyond Basel Toboggan Slides

Even when there is no snow on the ground, you can toboggan down mountain sides on carts in metal tracks at so-called “Sommer-Rodelbahnen” (summer toboggan slides). While this is good, thrilling fun at any time of the year, autumn—with its cooler weather and colorful foliage—is an especially beautiful time to enjoy this exhilarating activity that is suitable for young and old alike. There are dozens of mountains that offer summer tobogganing fun, including four that are within 75 minutes from Basel and thereby perfect for a day outing with the family.

Deinkick Solarbob in Langenbruck in canton Baselland is the closest Rodelbahn to Basel. Located only 45 minutes away, the Deinkick Solarbob is unique in that it is the only toboggan slide in the world with a lift powered by solar energy. You can comfortably take the lift uphill, either alone or with a partner, and without having to dismount, the track will lead you down a 1 kilometer-long run in the scenic Jura mountains back to the start. The solar power is converted into electrical energy that is stored on the grid, allowing the run to also be operational without sunshine. Deinkick Solarbob also has a rope park with five different courses, ideal for adventure seekers ages 6 and up. Be sure to print out the “Use and conduct (pdf)” form online and bring the corresponding declaration of consent (pdf) with you, filled out and signed. http://deinkick.ch

Hasenhorn Coaster in the Southern Black Forest town of Todtnau is the most spectacular of its kind in Germany and is only one hour from Basel. You can take the modern double-chairlift up the mountain, enjoy the breathtaking views from the top, and then embark on the 2.9 km thrilling coaster ride in a large or small cart, back down to the valley below. Loaded with wavy parts, steep curves, and three great loops, you will experience a journey full of surprises. If you are feeling sporty, you can also opt to hike from the parking lot up to the starting point of the toboggan slide—this 400 m altitude difference can be covered via a more challenging hike of 3.5 km, or a more child-friendly trail of 4 km. If some family members prefer a walk to a coaster ride, you can also walk from the top of the mountain back down to the valley (3 km). Children must be at least 3 years old and 95 cm tall to ride the coaster with a parent, and 8 years old and 1.40 m tall to ride alone. You can buy single tickets as well as 10- or 20-ticket booklets for a discounted price (tickets are valid for 2 years after purchase). Note that the Hasenhorn Rodelbahn is also operational in winter. www.hasenhorn-rodelbahn.de

Steinwasen Park is a beautiful park in the Black Forest of Germany with two 800-meter-long toboggan slides. It also hosts a new outdoor coaster down the mountain and through the trees to the valley below, an indoor toboggan track, a smaller indoor roller coaster through a Glacier World, a 4-D cinema, an Interactive XD Motion Ride Theater, a river-splash white-water ride, and so much more. Constructed in the early 1970s with the help of wildlife biolo- gists, the park also serves as a wildlife reserve with a variety of animals, including deer, ibex, chamois, lynx, wild boar, raccoons, and ground hogs. You can admire the beautiful mountain and its inhabitants from a 218-meter-long suspended bridge that offers magnificent views of the surrounding Black Forest region. There is also a children’s playground, snack bars, and a family restaurant where you can enjoy some local specialties. This park makes for a great day outing, particularly for young families; it is not as crowded as other amusement parks, so the wait times at the attractions are negligible to reasonable. www.steinwasen-park.de

Rodelbahn Fräkigaudi is the longest summer toboggan slide in Switzerland. From May until the end of October you can ride the 1350-meter-long run. Part-way up Mount Pilatus near Luzern, this toboggan experience must be coupled with a panoramic gondola ride, aerial cable-cars, the steepest cog- wheel train in the world, or a hike up the mountain. On a clear day, the views from the top of Mount Pilatus are hard to beat. Next to the toboggan run, you can also enjoy a play park for the kids and a rope climbing park for the whole family. While the gondola up to the toboggan run is pricy, the gondola down is optional and can be substituted with a nice long family hike down the mountain (although probably not ideal for very small children). Furthermore, the “Junior Karte” is accepted, making your children’s journey free. This is a must-do in Switzerland! www.pilatus.ch/entdecken/rodelbahn-fraekigaudi

8 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com Journées D’Octobre (October Days in Alsace) Illuminated Art Experience Mulhouse, France Riedholz/Attisholz, SO September 30 – October 11 Until October 16 The Journées d’Octobre will be taking place for the 60th year, and the ac- companying Folie’Flore exhibit for the 20th year. To celebrate the anniversa- ries, these two unique events will come together at the Parc Expo in Mulhouse for a festival with good business, entertainment, relaxing, and festive moments for the whole family, as well as a magical and unique floral show.

Until the middle of October, you can experience a unique, immersive art experience in Riedholz/Attisholz (canton Solothurn—a 360-degree journey Journées d’Octobre: The traditional “villages” of the Journées d’Octobre through some of the best-known works of two famous Swiss artists, Ferdi- will present the novelties of regional artisans, producers, and creators as nand Hodler and Paul Klee. Using numerous video projectors, larger-than- well as events grouped around restaurants for convivial moments with life projections of the art works on the walls all around you provide you with family or friends! At the “Village des Créateurs,” about 40 artisans offer an entirely new way of experiencing art. original and quality creations ranging from jewelry and leather goods to The art is presented in 45-minute shows in a large empty industrial hall in fashion and decoration. The “Village du Jardin” offers everything you need the Attisholz Areal, Attisholzstrasse 10, 4533 Riedholz/Attisholz. There are to develop your little green corner at home! Outdoor specialists exhibit 3 shows each day at 19:45, 20:30, and 21:15. Only 100 people are admitted plants, barbecues, garden sheds, garden furniture, fences, and even cut- to each show in the large hall, allowing for sufficient distancing. Face stone creations. At the “Village des Corporations,” various food industry masks are therefore not required but suggested for people in high-risk corporations present their know-how, including butchers, bakers, and groups for Covid-19. You can book tickets for certain time slots online pastry-chocolate makers. Here you can buy their artisanal products devel- (https://projektil.ch/illuminatedart/tickets/); they are CHF 17 for adults, oped with the greatest respect for tradition as well as watch demonstra- CHF 10 for teens ages 13-17, free for kids under age 12 (kids and teens tions and competitions at “La Vitrine des métiers.” The “Village de l’Habi- need to be accompanied by an adult). Remaining tickets may also be avail- tat” includes activities related to the renovation, arrangement, or interior able at the box office on site (you also need to leave your contact details to design of the house—doors, insulation, spas, heating, electricity, tiling, and ensure contact tracing if necessary). household arts. Some exhibitors also offer products from the fashion and https://projektil.ch/illuminatedart/ beauty sector. The “Marché du Terroir” is an opportunity to discover artisanal and local producers who are keen to advise and present quality products from their regions. From teas to cold cuts, wines, and cakes, you will Schweizer Schlössertag (Swiss Castle Day) find everything to delight the taste buds. Last but not least, the “Village October 4 Gourmand” is considered the soul of the October Days, where people like to eat or have a drink in a festive atmosphere. Nearly 20 local restaura- Switzerland is a land of many teurs are on site with their gourmet specialties. There will also be three castles, fortresses, noble hous- entertainment stages spread across the Gourmet Village for musical en- es, and domains, once built and tertainment, dances, crafts, and culinary demonstrations. inhabited by the upper class. Many have been well preserved Folie’Flore: Folie’Flore is a unique floral show that takes place every year or meticulously restored and are in early October in Mulhouse. In total, 10,000 m² of ephemeral gardens wonderful places to visit for a come to life to the rhythm of the play of water and light for 11 days of show. glimpse into the country’s This 20th edition was conceived and produced in collaboration with land- past—a past that simultaneously scapers, florists, and municipalities in the region. In addition to beautiful screams luxury and difficult con- decorations for all of the villages of the Journées d’Octobre, there will be ditions and where the necessity numerous unique floral exhibits like an astonishing garden where a stone to defend oneself against uncer- of almost 15 tons rises above water jets, giving the impression of levitating; tain attack was a daily concern. an underwater world with an exceptional and colorful fauna; a children’s For the 5th Swiss Castle Day of participatory garden that children can enter to discover play structures; the Schweizer Schlösser Associ- and flavor madness, where Chef Henri Gagneux of the restaurant La Pal- ation, the 25 participating palaces and fortresses show themselves in all ette in Wettolsheim will offer menus and dishes decorated with flowers, their diversity. Castle enthusiasts of all ages can expect special activities, plants, and selected vegetables. hands-on programs, and historical delicacies. You can learn about old The fair will open daily at 10:00 (September 30 at 15:00) and will close dai- trades and traditions, explore hidden places normally not open to the pub- ly just before midnight (October 11 at 20:00). Entrance costs € 8 for adults lic, meet historical figures, and much more. Visit the website to see the list and € 6.50 for children ages 7–15 for both fairs; acess to only the villages of participating castles and click on their links to get the full day’s program of the Journées d'Octobre is € 2; kids under age 7 are free. at each castle. www.journees-octobre.fr www.dieschweizerschloesser.ch photo credits: © steinwasen park (toboggan slides); © catherine kohler (journées d'octobre); © projektil arts & entertainment gmbh (illuminated art); © schloss jegenstorf (swiss castle day); October 2020 9 © schloss waldegg (swiss castle day) GetEvents Going in Basel: February 2015 (continued)

Hike Into the Past in Basel’s Backyard!

With the persistent uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, garden, are a highlight of the visit. The seating areas and lookout points many of the usual fall activities, such as Basel’s Herbstmesse, wine fair, along the way are well worth a stop. For an informative short audio tour, gourmet fair, and major sporting and other events, have all been cancelled you can download the free app “GPS-Tracks” (iOS, Android); the tour is this year. However, “wandern” (hiking)—Switzerland’s favorite pastime—is called “Audio Tour Ermitage.” a fantastic autumn activity that is safe and encouraged during the pandem- https://ermitage-arlesheim.ch ic and is suitable for people of all ages. And one of Switzerland’s fantastic and diverse hiking regions is right here in our backyard—Baselland! Here you can find mountains and valleys, broad plateaus, steep rockfaces, and The Pfeffingen Ruins countless forests, all dotted with castles and fortresses. Hiking in Basel- The Pfeffingen ruins were once the head- land is full of surprises and delights with breathtaking views of the Alps quarters of the Count of Thierstein-Pfeffin- and their surrounding regions on clear autumn and winter days. At the gen and are still clearly visible today above height of the pandemic back in May, we published a “Hiking for Physical the hills of Pfeffingen and Aesch. The first and Mental Health” special with a particular emphasis on themed hikes for written mention of the Pfeffingen castle the whole family, including the Skulpturenweg in Reinach, the Planeten- was made in 1212, when the family Schaff- weg in Laufen, a hike displaying art pieces by Swiss and international art- ner von Pfeffingen lived there. The castle ists in Langenbruck, and a path with markers telling the history and the was completely redesigned in the middle stories of the surrounding area along the Rehberger-Weg 24 Stops (check of the 13th century, but then severely dam- out the May 2020 issue in our archives at www.basellife.com). With dozens aged by the great Basel earthquake of of palaces, castles, and ruins in the area, this month’s hiking special will 1356. Unlike other castles in the region, focus on a few interesting hikes into Baselland’s past. Pfeffingen castle was rebuilt relatively fast. There were many disputes about the rebuilt castle in the Middle Ages, and Ermitage it was later occupied by Swedish troops during the Thirty Years’ War. In 1750, the ruin was finally given up. Nearly 200 years later, interest in the The Ermitage near Arlesheim is the castle’s ruins grew again. Private citizens acquired them in 1931 and had largest and one of the most important some restoration work done, before canton Baselland bought them 10 English landscape gardens in Central years later. Since August 2017, the Pfeffingen ruins have been shining in Europe that was started in the 1700s. new splendor. They have undergone a 5-year renovation and are now safe Also, archeological remains found at to visit again. The construction of prominent walls has given the Pfeffingen the Ermitage have had a significant ruins a new, impressive face. Wider paths and new information boards, as impact on prehistoric researchs as well as two barbecue areas and benches await visitors. A special highlight this is the site of an early settlement is a new viewing platform that offers views of other, previously invisible that dates back to the middle Magdalenian period, around 17,000 years remains of the wall, as well as a view to the south of the Laufental. The ago. At that time, the Ice Age glaciers had already retreated into the Alpine ruins, which have always been a popular excursion destination, can be valleys, and the people here lived from hunting and gathering. You can dis- reached by car or by public transport with the regional train S3 from Basel cover the Ermitage on a relaxing and easy walk. The starting point is the SBB to Dornach-Arlesheim and then changing to post bus 65 to the stop tram stop “Arlesheim Dorf,” just a short 5-minute walk away. Following the “Pfeffingen Post,” from where it is a 15-minute walk to the castle. There signs, you will come to an old mill after about 20 minutes, where you can are also many other hiking trails in the region, including the “via Jura,” explore rocky paths and grottos. You can then walk to a large pond filled which passes close to the ruins. with frogs and fish and leave Arlesheim via a footbridge in the middle of the pond. The ruins of the Birseck castle, which are near the entrance of the www.baselland-tourismus.ch/suche/pfeffingen/ruine-pfeffingen

10 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com Chessiloch and the Kaltbrunnental minutes from Basel, visitors can get a glimpse into life as it was in Roman times. The Roman city, of which only about one-fifth has yet been excavat- The caves in the Chessi- ed, offers over 20 attractions, including the best-preserved ancient theater loch were used for protec- north of the Alps, the largest silver treasure of late antiquity, a unique re- tion by hunter-gatherers constructed Roman house, a massive defensive wall, and the Roman pet over 12,000 years ago. To- park. The ruins and associated animal park are freely accessible, but a day, however, the place is visit to their museum that displays the artifacts discovered here costs known for the heraldic CHF 8 for adults and CHF 6 for kids ages 6–17. The amphitheater on the rock where soldiers im- site also hosts occasional concerts, plays, and other events from April to mortalized themselves October; additionally, attractive workshops and tours throughout the year during World War I. invite you to a fun and educational family experience. Because of its overall During that war, border size, a visit to the various sights scattered around the ancient Roman city is guards were stationed on a complete trek on its own, especially for families with young children. Au- the right bank of the Birs near the railway bridge in the Chessiloch area, gusta Raurica can be reached by car or public transport: You can take bus guarding the railway line and particularly the bridge because this line 81 from Aeschenplatz, direction Reigoldswil/Liestal to the stop called through the Jura was one of the important connections to the border Augst (www.aagl.ch); from there, it is a 10-minute walk to the entrance. troops in the Ajoie. During the war years, around 60 different units com- Alternatively, you can take the S1 train from Basel SBB to Kaiseraugst and pleted their service here. Out of boredom, members of these units began walk about 15 minutes to the museum (www.sbb.ch). Additionally, until to paint the existing rock walls and ledges with various coats of arms and mid-October, you can take a scenic boat ride from Schifflände to Augst or symbolic figures. During the mobilization period, around 60 monuments Kaiseraugst and walk 20 minutes to the museum. Note that the boat ride were painted or carved in stone. In addition to numerous cantonal coats of takes 110 minutes to get there and 90 minutes for the return; check the arms and emblems of the units on duty, there are also landscape depic- timetable at www.bpg.ch. tions of Bern, Lucerne, and the St. Gallen monastery, as well as large-figure images from Swiss mythology, such as Wilhelm Tell, Helvetia, and a www.augustaraurica.ch/en guard soldier. The Chessiloch heraldic rock complex is unique in Switzer- land and is one of the most important military-historical cultural monuments. Every year in November, participants in antique uniforms from the association “Rost und Grünspan” march through the Chessiloch to com- memorate the guard at that time. You can begin your walk at the Grellingen train station; cross the tracks and follow the hiking signs to Chessiloch. The dirt road will lead you along the train tracks and the Birs, where you will reach the Chessiloch after 20 minutes. You can admire the wall paintings here and even stop at the grill stations for a picnic lunch. From the Chessiloch, you can hike a little further until a sign points the way to the Kaltbrunnental. Walking upstream will reward you with the sights and smells of a fairytale forest—moss-covered These are just a few examples of hikes offering insights into Baselland’s rocks, spectacular waterfalls, and prehistoric caves. The most famous history. For additional suggestions for hikes, visit the website of the Basel- cave in the Kaltbrunnen valley can be reached in about 10 minutes; the land Tourismus and download or order (for free) their physical brochures “Kohlerhöhle” is located on the right-hand side. Excavations of this cave in that include colorful maps and detailed descriptions of activities, including 1934 discovered prehistoric stone tools, animal bones, and teeth, some of additional ideas for excursions into the past (Ausflug in die Vergangenheit), which were more than 30,000 years old. The gently sloping and well-devel- hiking trails (Wanderkarte), hiking with a stroller (Wandern mit Kinderwa- oped path leads over bridges and footbridges to a large clearing on the gen), biking (Velokarte) and mountain biking (Mountainbikekarte) trails, connecting road between the communities of Brislach and Himmelried. A day outings (Ausflugskarte), cultural institutions (Kulturkarte), farms few hundred meters further in the direction of Himmelried is the restau- (Bauernhofkarte), restaurants, sports, and much more. In the new bro- rant Kaltbrunnental. Beyond the clearing, the hiking trail continues up the chures, as well as on their website, you can also find shorter circular hikes, Ibach to the Thierstein community of Meltingen. This is a good place to turn allowing your hike to start and end in the same location, as well as exciting around and hike back down the valley to the Birs. At the mouth of the valley, themed trails like the “Planetenweg Laufen” or the “Honigweg Rünen- you can either turn right to go back to Grellingen or turn left, towards Zwin- berg” (honey trail). gen. The one-hour hike to the Zwingen train station will reward you with www.baselland-tourismus.ch/service/prospektbestellung/ beautiful views of the largest floodplain landscape in Baselland, which is bestellung-drucksachen flooded periodically to create a unique habitat for rare plants and endan- gered animal species. Finally, this path leads past the hatchery in the Schällloch, where the Laufen District Fisheries breed around 600,000 young fish every year and distribute them in the regional waters. A trip to Happiness the Kaltbrunnental is great any time of the year, but is especially delightful on hot summer days because of its pleasant coolness and lush vegetation. is Reading. www.baselland-tourismus.ch/erleben/wandern/ausgesuchte- Where you find the best stories. wandertouren/chessiloch-chaltbrunnental

Augusta Raurica

Augusta Raurica was a Roman settlement that was constructed about 15 Orell Füssli BC. For over 300 years, it was a flourishing metropolis with about 15,000 Freie Strasse 17 CH-4001 Basel inhabitants. Today, the site, which spans about a square kilometer in the Tel. 061 264 26 26 two communities of Augst and Kaiseraugst, is an excavation site, a re- www.orellfüssli.ch search center, and a museum with impressive ruins and rich finds. Only 20 photo credits: © balbina iselin (top, ermitage); © wikipedia/eindao (pfeffingen ruins); © wikipedia/marco marjoleth (chessiloch); © susanne schenker (augusta raurica) October 2020 11

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Blickfang Basel 2020 October 16–18 Blickfang is an international design exhibition for interior design, fashion, and jewelry. The unique charm of Blickfang has always been based on the chance to meet the creators behind the various products and to buy everything directly at the booths. Design-oriented consumers, designers, and tradespeople can come together to sample the newest and most innovative trends. The interaction is also important for the designers, who get the unique opportunity to sell their products directly, eliminating the middle- man, and to get a first-hand look at how their products are accepted on the open market. For this 10th edition of Blickfang in Basel, visit with about 150 designers from the fields of fashion, furniture, jewelry, kids’ design, and lighting and see the latest creations of famous designers and promis- ing young talents! Located in Halle 3 of the Messe Basel at Riehenring 113 (corner Maulbeerstrasse), the fair will run from 12:00–20:00 on Friday, 10:00–20:00 on Saturday, and 10:00–18:00 on Sunday. Admission costs CHF 18 for adults and CHF 15 for students; kids under age 14 are free. You can buy your tickets at the door or in the Blickfang online shop. www.blickfang.com/internationale-designmesse/besucher/basel

Vinyl Records Market October 2–3 If you collect vinyl records or simply want to peruse some second-hand goods and rarities, come to the events hall of the Markthalle for a unique record exchange. Stands will offer records from the genres of hip-hop, funk, soul, reggae, rock, pop, and more. For the first time, the vinyl market will run over two days, from 18:00–23:00 on Friday and from 10:00–15:00 on Saturday. A DJ will be information in the form of tastings, lectures, and activities—a fun market on site to play any of the records for you, and a bar will be set up to make for the whole family from 10:00–16:00. If you would like to learn more about your browsing more enjoyable. the apples that are available in this region, their characteristics (tart, www.altemarkthalle.ch/agenda sweet, fleshy, etc.), and what they are best for (cooking, baking, eating raw), check out Adriana Musso’s article on apples in the September 2019 issue of Basel Life Magazine that can be found in the archives at Repair Market www.basellife.com. October 17 www.altemarkthalle.ch/agenda/ This one-of-a-kind event is a great place to come if you have items that need repair, such as small appliances, chairs, clothing, computers, or toys. Rudolf Steiner Schule Flea Market Don’t throw them away but bring them to the market, where volunteers will October 17 and 18 try to repair them. You should bring any special spare parts needed, such as a replacement zipper, matching sewing thread for unusual colors, On these two days, the Rudolf Steiner Schule at patches, or replacement LCD screen. This initiative is not only great for the Jakobsbergerholzweg 54 in Basel will be hold- environment, but a nice way to meet people and chat over some cake and ing their annual flea market. Open from 10:00– coffee. The service is free, and a variety of tools is available for use. A small 17:00, it is a popular event featuring antiques, donation in the collection box at the front is appreciated to cover the costs clothing, dishes, glassware, jewelry, toys, and of hosting this event and providing snacks and drinks. Alternatively, if you so much more. The selection is amazing—one are good at crafts or enjoy working with wood, metal, fabric, needles and visit, and it will be on your must-do calendar each year! Parking fills up thread, and/or soldering irons, perhaps you would like to volunteer some quickly, so it is best to reach the Rudolf Steiner Schule by public transport, time on that day to help fix items. You can sign up for this task on their using tram 16, bus 37, or bus 47 (stop called “Jakobsberg”). website. This month’s edition will be held at the Macherschaft, Gärtner- www.steinerschule-basel.ch/agenda/ strasse 46 in Basel, from 11:00–14:00. www.reparier-bar.ch Neighborhood Flea Market—Hirzbrunnen October 18 Öpfel-Tag 2020 (Apple Day) Neighborhood flea markets are becoming very popular in Basel. They offer October 17 residents a chance to sell some of their no-longer-needed items and offer Bake, cook, experience, feast, learn, linger, participate, refine, and taste— visitors a chance to pick up some treasures while going from building to at the “Öpfel-Tag,” everything revolves around the juicy, native autumn fruit building and getting unique views into courtyards und gardens. The Hirz- in the Markthalle Basel. This special market offers apples in all shapes, brunnen neighborhood will be hosting a flea market on October 18 from sizes, and colors that will be available for purchase fresh, dried, canned, 11:00–17:00. Colorful balloons will be hanging at the different participating jarred, fermented, or otherwise refined. There will also be stands with locations. Print the map and start the treasure hunt! home-made and creative goods to eat and to decorate, as well as a lot of http://quartierflohmibasel.ch

12 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com Basler Wymärt (Basel Wine Market) October 22–24 For three days, winegrowers will present their wines from surrounding areas in Swit- zerland and other wine- growing regions in Europe, Basel offers an interesting mix of modern architecture; histori- including wines that have cal buildings; and quaint cobblestone streets riddled with artis- been produced biologically tic sculptures, curious statues, colorful murals, historical foun- or biodynamically, under the tains, intricately detailed mailboxes, and other such works of motto “Klein, fein und sym- art. A short walk through any part of town will have you discov- pathisch” (Small, fine, and ering interesting and artistic gems at every corner. friendly). The spring edition had to be cancelled due to the coronavirus How well do you know Basel? Check out the “Where in Basel?” pandemic, but the fall edition of the Basler Wymärt will take place, even if picture in each issue and if you recognize the location, you have it needs to be a “masked ball,” because numerous winegrowers have lost a chance to win a fabulous prize. If you think you know where some of their sales opportunities due to the pandemic and still have full tanks in their cellars right before the harvest of this year’s grapes. About this month’s picture was taken, send us an email at info@ 40 wine makers will present over 750 different wines at the Alte Markthal- basellife.com with the subject title “Where in Basel?” by le (a short walk from the SBB), a trendy location for eating and drinking Monday, October 5. Among the respondents, we will raffle off a that can accommodate 800 guests daily. The Wymärt runs from 16:00– copy of the book "The Expert Guide to Your Life in Switzerland", 21:00 on Thursday and Friday and from 15:00–20:00 on Saturday. Entrance as well as a copy of the book “Swiss Wine—A Winelovers’ Tour to the wine fair itself costs CHF 10, and you may need to leave a CHF 5 of Switzerland," both published by Bergli Books. We will then deposit for a wine glass, which will be reimbursed to you upon exit. There post the solution on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ is no need to register in advance and no obligation to buy, but entrance is basellifemagazine). restricted to ages 18 and over. Come by public transport and enjoy! Good Luck! www.basler-wymaert.ch Solution to last month’s “Where in Basel?”: The image showed a house at Klosterberg in Basel, right next to the Atlantis restaurant Baselland’s Reptile Exchange and club. October 25 Congratulations to all our winners!

The Baselbieter Reptilienbörse (Baselland Reptile Exchange) is the largest and most visited reptile exchange in Switzerland. This year, they are celebrating their 20th anniversary. Exhibitors from Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and France will gather to buy, sell, and exchange amphibians, in- sects, reptiles, scorpions, snakes, tarantulas, and turtles, as well as ac- cessories (no poisonous snakes please!). The fair will be held at the Mehr- zweckhalle Stutz (Stutzstrasse 11 in Lausen, BL) from 10:00–16:00; entrance is CHF 7 for adults and CHF 4 for youths ages 10–16, free under age 10. www.boapython.ch

Evening Retro Flea Market and Streetfood Fair October 31 The Markthalle, a few minutes’ walk from the Basel SBB, will be hosting a flea market that is dedicated entirely to the best of retro design and antique second-hand goods, such as books, furniture, lamps, porcelain, tin, and many other collectibles and collector’s items. All this will be offered in parallel to the Markthalle’s regular Streetfood Saturdays—a one-stop fun evening for cool eats and great finds. The on-site bar serves drinks that will certainly complement any dish you choose. www.altemarkthalle.ch photo credits: © courtesy blickfang internationale design messe; © pixabay (vinyl records market, öpfel tag, rudolf steiner schule flea market); © courtesy basler wymärt; October 2020 13 © markus borer (baselland's reptile exchange); © dietrich varaklis (where in basel) InsideEvents Basel in Basel: February 2015 (continued)

The Herbstmesse That Isn’t… It all started on October 27, 1471, with the ringing of the bells on Basel’s boosting commerce and helping the city fill their coffers. (Local merchants, city hall at noon—the Herbstmesse (fall fair) was born! This year, the city however, were not as thrilled about the competition…) Even today, the Pe- was all set to celebrate the 550th anniversary of this beloved event on Ba- tersplatz venue is dedicated to stalls with a variety of fun and unusual sel’s social calendar, but then came the coronavirus pandemic… In light of crafts as well as a section with all kinds of pottery (Häfelimärt). In addition, the infection risks associated with large events, Basel’s city government fairs have offered a vast entertainment program through the centuries, decided already in July to cancel this year’s edition of the Herbstmesse. from minstrels, storytellers, and jugglers in the Middle Ages; sideshows But while the next full-scale edition of the fair is now planned for October 23 like the bearded lady or the wolfman in the 19th century; Ferris wheels, to November 7, 2021, some efforts will be made to still mark the beginning magicians, and escape artists in the 20th century; to today’s Calypso ride of the 550th anniversary year. and freefall tower. Since its first edition, the Herbstmesse has taken place almost without How the Herbstmesse Got Started interruption. In some years its scope may have been smaller than in others The Herbstmesse is not only Switzerland’s oldest fair, but also its largest. (eg, during the economic crisis of the late 1920s), but overall, there have Every year, hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over Switzerland and been very few years without the fair. All of those instances were due to the neighboring countries flock into town to enjoy rides ranging from car- pandemics, including the plague in 1721 and 1722, a cholera epidemic in ousels for the youngest kids to jaw- (and stomach-) dropping attractions 1831, and the Spanish flu in 1918. Now, the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 for adrenalin seekers, as well as a plethora of food and other stalls. Basi- must unfortunately be added to this list. cally, the entire city center becomes a giant fairground with rides and other attractions spread out over seven venues (Barfüsserplatz, Münsterplatz, Herbstmesse 2020 Petersplatz, Kaserne, Messeplatz, Rosentalanlage, and one of the Messe The coronavirus-related cancellation of this year’s Herbstmesse is partic- halls). For a good two weeks every October and November, these venues ularly disappointing because it prevents the planned kick-off of the fair’s attract visitors of all ages with rides, thrills, wares, and lots of delicious 550th anniversary year. To let this anniversary not pass by without any cel- foods. But how did this all get started? ebrations, the city has approved at least a few special activities and events In the 15th century, Basel was already a thriving, prosperous city and trade to mark the occasion. Thus, bell ringer Franz Baur will ring the traditional center. From 1431 to 1448 it was also the site of one of the councils, or bell on the Martinskirche at noon on October 24 as usual, followed this synods, of the Catholic church. One of the dignitaries attending this council year by the ringing of the church’s main bells. (Note, however, that they will and enjoying his stay in the city was an Italian named Enea Silvio Piccolo- forgo the official public opening ceremony on the square by the church.) mini, who a few years later became Pope Pius II. When Basel’s government Second, they are planning to still have the giant Ferris wheel up at its tra- approached the new pope in 1458 with a request that he may grant them ditional location on Münsterplatz, as well as a food stall and a sweets stall, the right to establish a “higher school” and an annual market or fair, Pius which will all stay until the end of the year. There will also be information quickly agreed. As a result, the University of Basel was established in 1460 points illustrating the history of Herbstmesse set up at Münsterplatz. as the first university in Switzerland. The right to hold a market, however, Finally, they will install a large clock in front of the SBB train station that could only be bestowed by the Holy Roman Emperor, the German Friedrich III. will count down the time to the start of the 2021 Herbstmesse. Additional Although Pius sent a letter to the emperor in 1459 with the recommenda- activities and attractions are still being planned. tion to approve the request for a market, it would take another 12 years And if you had been looking forward to purchasing some of the foods and until this right was ultimately granted, and the fair first took place in 1471. crafts products that are offered each year at the fair, despair not: Various Until 1925, it always started on October 27; since 1926, the start date has popular goods and specialties of the Herbstmesse can now be ordered been set to the last Saturday in October. And it always starts at noon, with online; you can find a listing of the traders with online shops at the ringing of a special bell from the Martinskirche above the Marktplatz www.marktverband.ch/D/verband-6040-Mitglieder-Links.php. (which is still done by hand to this day). So while the Herbstmesse 2020 certainly will be sorely missed by children In the Middle Ages, the right to hold a market was a big privilege because and adults alike who eagerly await those two fall weeks all year, everybody it allowed merchants from faraway places to sell wares that would other- can at least look forward to a few reminders—and then (hopefully) to the wise not have been available to the people. Thus, such markets and fairs fair’s return in its full glory in 2021! attracted large audiences from the entire region to obtain these goods, www.herbstmesse.bs.ch

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Fitness in Basel: Exercise is Medicine By Emily Johnson-Haug

Are you new to Basel and looking for a way to get active? Or maybe you are just Gyms and Coronavirus new to fitness and looking for the first time into the various options. Whatever In the current uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, you may be your motivation, the benefits of physical activity are manifold: asking yourself if it is safe to return to the gym. The answer is: it depends. • It helps prevent, control, and treat chronic and lifestyle-related diseases, Since European countries have eased restrictions, there have been no reports such as cancer, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, back pain, depression, obesity, of increased coronavirus infections that are linked to reopening of fitness facil- and heart disease. ities. A study conducted in partnership with the Norwegian government in • It strengthens the musculoskeletal system; protects joints from injury; June 2020 confirmed the lack of virus transmissions related to the opening of helps maintain and increase flexibility, mobility, and balance; improves pos- fitness facilities as long as social distancing and good hygiene routines are ture; increases bone density; and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. practiced. However, as gyms inherently can spread germs, there is some risk. • It reduces or prevents cognitive decline and improves sleep, sense of In order to mitigate this risk, it is important that you take the necessary steps to well-being, mood, and self-confidence. protect yourself and others by disinfecting yourself and the surfaces you touch • It assists with weight management and improving body composition. often, placing a towel between yourself and the equipment when possible, and practicing social distancing. If you are not ready to get back into the gym under What Do Gyms Offer? these circumstances, a great alternative could be personal training. Whether you are a newbie to Basel or to fitness, it can be a bit overwhelming to find the right fitness solution for your particular goals and desires. I my- Personal Fitness Training self have joined numerous gyms since moving to Basel seven years ago. One-on-one personal training is a great way to begin or enhance your fitness There are many aspects to consider that reach beyond just fitness goals, goals. A personal trainer can help motivate, educate, and coach you in order to such as the types of memberships offered, the availability of other facilities achieve your goals and avoid injuries. Each training session and program is in addition to fitness equipment, or the availability of childcare. The basic designed specifically for the client, which is what makes this option so effec- forms of fitness activities practiced in gyms can be divided into several cate- tive. Personal trainers can help optimize your workouts by designing the exer- gories—cardiorespiratory equipment, resistance training equipment, group cises to fit your needs as well as by motivating you throughout the session, all fitness or classes, and wellness. It is recommended that the average adult while ensuring good form to protect you. Personal training also allows for gets 150 minutes of moderate-intensity cardiorespiratory (aerobic) exercise more flexibility in terms of schedule and location, as many trainers can give per week, spread throughout the week. Cardiorespiratory exercise strength- trainings outdoors, in fitness facilities, virtually (Zoom/Skype), or in your ens the respiratory system, heart, and muscular system while burning a home; this can be especially important if you want to avoid gyms due to the significant number of calories. Cardiorespiratory equipment includes tread- coronavirus. Please be advised that the term personal fitness trainer is not mills, bikes, elliptical machines, cross-trainers, rowing machines, stair ma- legally protected nor bound by any uniform standards in Switzerland; there- chines, etc. Resistance training, also known as muscle-strengthening exer- fore, it is important to investigate which, if any, qualifications someone has cise or weightlifting, should be done two or more days a week and involve all with the title "personal fitness trainer." Some fitness facilities offer “in-house” major muscle groups. This type of training is designed to strengthen the personal training services; however, this service is not typically included in the musculoskeletal system by contracting the muscles against external resis- membership fee, the trainers do not always hold a personal trainer qualifica- tance. Equipment used in resistance training includes free weights (dumb- tion, and the training plan is typically not custom tailored. The table on the bells, barbells), weight machines, resistance bands, medicine balls, or your following pages includes basic information about some of the most popular own body weight. Group fitness or classes can be a fun way to participate in fitness facilities in Basel. Note that there are other more specialized centers, exercise, but this form of fitness varies greatly from center to center and is such as EMS training, CrossFit, etc., that are not included on this list. not offered at all fitness facilities. Classes can range from total body workouts using resistance equipment (BODYPUMP), aerobic-style exercise, dance based (Zumba), bootcamp (high intensity), fitness boxing and kickbox- ing, indoor cycling (spinning), to specific sports disciplines (yoga, Pilates, Emily Johnson-Haug is a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer with the American Qigong) and more. Saunas, steam-rooms, Moroccan hammams, Turkish College of Sports Medicine and the European Personal Training Institute. If baths, swimming pools, tanning beds, and spa treatments such as massag- you are looking to take your training to the next level, or even to begin your es are common wellness features offered at some facilities. Many of these fitness journey, she is working as a personal fitness trainer and nutrition wellness options are unisex and for hygienic purposes are “clothing-free” coach here in Basel as well as an external personal trainer at Evo Fitness and zones. A towel or robe and bathing shoes are recommended. It is important Löwenblut. She would love to meet with you and discuss your goals! She works to note that many fitness facility memberships are renewed automatically with a holistic approach, combining exercise and nutrition to ensure the most and require a termination period of one to three months. Be sure you fully effective plan is used, avoiding over-training and burnout. You can contact her understand how to cancel the membership contract before signing. at [email protected]. EJH Fitness www.johnsonhaug.com photo credits: © keija liu (herbstmesse); © sabrina stäubli, perspectiv - photographie & bildbearbeitung (fitness in basel) October 2020 15 Information Desk (continued)

FITNESS CENTER MEMBERSHIP SPA OPENING HOURS CHILD CARE GROUP CLASSES PERSONAL TRAINING ADDITIONAL SERVICES WEBSITE OPTIONS SERVICES

ActiFit: Exclusively 6 months M/W/F: 9:00–21:30 For women only 12 months Tu/Th: 8:00–21:30 Sauna Fitvibe vibration training* No Yes Women Only 24 months Sat: 9:00–16:00 Tanning beds* InBody analysis* http://actifit.ch/en Limited hours Sun: 9:00–15:00 Training plan included Monthly M-F: 6:30–23:00 4 Clubs in Basel Basefit Annual On demand courses, not S-S: 9:00–20:00 No No Tanning beds* Vibration training and drink packages available (Option to use all included in base price https://basefit.ch 365 days Fitness app Basefit locations)

Daily 6:00–23:00 Electronic chip to enter/exit Evo Monthly 365 days No No External personal trainers* No Semi-private showers Annual https://evofitness.ch/evo-basel Evo fitness app

Yes Yes, requires advance Wellness area Fitness Plus Various (price by M-F: 5:00–00:00 M/W/Th/Fri/Sat: sign-up (not included in In-house personal trainers* Relax zone Specialized offers for stability and back strengthening quote only) S-S: 6:00–21:00 https://fitnessplus.ch/clubs/base 9:00–11:30 basic membership) Tanning bed*

Monthly Hammam M-F: 6:00–21:30 Mineral beverages, fruit & tea in Hammam Fitorama Annual Yes, requires advance In-house personal trainers, Massage* S-S: 9:00–17:00 No Fitness app (Discount annual for 2 sign-up sessions included in membership Tanning bed* www.fitorama.ch/personal-training-center/home Closed on holidays Training plans and towel included people) Mud bath* In-house personal trainers, Ladies-only training area GYYM Monthly Daily 6:00–23:00 Yes, requires advance Cryocenter* Yes* 4 sessions included in annual Free parking up to 4 hours Annual 365 days sign-up Tanning bed* http://gyym.ch membership Private showers Annual Indigo M-F: 6:00–22:00 Finnish sauna Limited members Annual off-peak Yes, requires advance S-S: 9:00–18:00 No In-house personal trainers* Steam bath Private showers https://indigofitness.ch/en (Discounts with sign-up Closed on holidays Relax room Coffee & towel included partner companies) Various annual M-F: 7:00–22:00 Sauna Let’s Go Basel (Falknerstrasse) options S-S: 8:00–18:00 No Yes In-house personal trainers* Steam bath Training plan included Membership valid www.letsgofitness.ch/club/basel-falknerstrasse 365 days Switzerland wide Various annual M-Th: 7:00–21:45 Let’s Go Basel (Rebgasse) options F: 7:00–20:45 No Yes In-house personal trainers* No Training plan included www.letsgofitness.ch/club/basel-rebgasse#services Membership valid S-S: 9:00–15:45 Switzerland wide 365 days M-F: 5:00–23:00 Sauna (special days for Löwenblut Monthly In-house and external personal Extensive strength equipment, Boxing room, Basketball court S-S: 8:00–20:00 No Yes women only), Hammam, Annual trainers* Bistro, Coffee & mineral drinks included, Inbody scans included https://lb-fitness.ch/mitglieder 365 days Relax area Swimming pool Extensive wellness Yes, requires advance Sauna world: 6 different Bistro M-F: 6:30–22:00 Various Yes sign-up saunas, cold zone with snow Online fitness platform Migros Fitness Park Heuwaage S-S: 9:00–19:00 Switzerland-wide or M-F: 8:30–12:00 Not included in basic In-house personal trainers* Sauna area for women only Semi-private showers Closed on holidays www.fitnesspark.ch/de/standorte/basel/heuwaage-basel Basel-region options membership Massage* Towels available for rent Tanning bed* Aqua courses Parking nearby Yes, requires advance Various M-F: 6:30–22:00 sign-up Fitness bar Migros Fitness Clarastrasse Switzerland-wide or S-S: 9:00–16:00 No Not included in basic In-house personal trainers* Finnish sauna Semi-private showers Basel-region options Closed on holidays https://clarastrasse.migrosfitnesscenter.ch/home membership Online fitness platform

M/W: 6:30–21:45 Monthly Sauna Tu/Th: 9:00–22:15 NYSC: Forum Fitness Annual Yes, requires advance Steam bath Lockers and towels available for rent F: 6:30–20:45 No In-house personal trainers* Option to use all NYSC sign-up Massage* UXF training zone www.nysc.ch/en/forum_fitness.html S-S: 9:00–17:30 locations Tanning bed* Closed on holidays Monthly Lockers & towels available for rent M-F: 6:30–22:00 Massage* NYSC: Joggeli Fitness Annual Yes Yes, requires advance UXF training zone S-S: 9:00–19:00 In-house personal trainers* Tanning bed* Option to use all NYSC M-F: 9:00–11:30 sign-up Bistro www.nysc.ch/en/joggeli_fitness.html Closed on holidays locations Parking nearby Yes, requires advance Various annual M-F: 6:00–23:00 Update Fitness (3 locations in Basel-Stadt) Yes, at Basel Dreispitz sign-up options Sat: 6:00–20:00 www.update-fitness.ch location, (limited No group classes at In-house coach No Livestream/ training app service included Membership valid Sun: 8:00–20:00 hours) Gundeli location Switzerland wide Closed on holidays

*Indicates service available for an additional cost

16 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com FITNESS CENTER MEMBERSHIP SPA OPENING HOURS CHILD CARE GROUP CLASSES PERSONAL TRAINING ADDITIONAL SERVICES WEBSITE OPTIONS SERVICES

Daily 6:00–23:00 Electronic chip to enter/exit Evo Monthly 365 days No No External personal trainers* No Semi-private showers Annual https://evofitness.ch/evo-basel Evo fitness app

*Indicates service available for an additional cost

October 2020 17 October 2020

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Calendar Key: Important Numbers: Ongoing Events in October Kinderspital, Spitalstrasse 33, Basel (for more info refer to this section) SOS: 112 061-704-1212 Tsuyoshi Tane: Archeology of the Future Events in Basel Police: 117 Afterhours Pharmacy, October 17 – February 28 Beyond Basel Fire Department: 118 Petersgraben 3, Basel Markets & Fairs A Hand in Need / Suicide Hotline: 143 061-263-7575 Denim—Stylish, Practical, Timeless Inside Basel Ambulance: 144 Emergency Dentist/Doctor, October 17 – April 5 Sports and Recreation Poison Center: 145 24 hour/365 Days Service Workshops, Tours, and Education Child / Teen Hotline: 147 061-261-1515 A—PART Entertainment Emergency Veterinarian, October 25 – November 8 24 hour/365 Days Service The Incredible World of Photography—Ruth and 090-099-3399 Peter Herzog Collection Until October 4 4 5 6 7 Silent Vision. Images of Calm and Quiet Jugendzirkus Robiano (Basel) Jugendzirkus Robiano (Reinach) Jugendzirkus Robiano (Reinach) Jugendzirkus Robiano (Oberwil) Until November 15 Basler Equestrian Sports Days Journées D’Octobre (October Days Alsace) Journées D’Octobre (October Days Alsace) “Keschtenedaag” (Conker Collection Day) Curator’s Tour—Taro Izumi. Ex Taro Izumi. Ex Children’s Theater—Die Tolli Molly Journées D’Octobre (October Days Alsace) PARTOUT Performance Art—Workshop Until November 15 Journées D’Octobre (October Days Alsace) PARTOUT Performance Art—Workshop Schweizer Schlössertag (Swiss Castle Day) Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School Isa Genzken Identification Day “What’s This?” Until January 24 Tour—Incredible World of Photography Tour—Silent Vision

11 12 13 14 Zirkus Chnopf—Pluto Chamber Orchestra—Primadonna Assoluta Opera—Im Flow der Apokalypse Children’s Theater—Der Kleine Muck Journées D’Octobre (October Days Alsace) Children’s Theater—Das Kaleidoskop

Mosaics Workshop Storytelling in German Tour—Isa Genzken Opera—Im Flow der Apokalypse PARTOUT Performance Art—Performance Theater—Metamorphoses Opera—Im Flow der Apokalypse Basel’s English Dentist Emmet Cohen Trio

Dr. Garry Bonsall Dental Surgeon 18 19 20 21 Children’s Theater—Der Kleine Muck Opera—Im Flow der Apokalypse Children’s Theater—Der Kleine Muck Award‐winning Sunday Matinée Concert Chamber Music—Cuarteto Casals Children’s Theater—Das Kaleidoskop Author Family Sunday at the Museum Tinguely Curling Trials Blickfang Basel 2020 Opera—Im Flow der Apokalypse Rudolf Steiner Schule Flea Market Opera—Saint François d’Assise Painless, latest Neighborhood Flea Market—Hirzbrunnen Basel Composes Concert Workshop—Cool Bags for Dreamers Swiss Youth Symphony Orchestra family dental care, Theater—Metamorphoses braces, implants, Opera—Im Flow der Apokalypse Opera—Saint François d’Assise and hygienist — in English 25 26 27 28 Children’s Theater—Der Kleine Muck Opera—Saint François d’Assise Toddler Tales Children’s Theater—Der Kleine Muck Book 24/7 online Children’s Theater—Valiant Little Tailor Rising Star—Alexandra Dovgan Theater—Hitchcock in Pyjamas Children’s Theater—Valiant Little Tailor A-Part—Public Opening Gringolts Quartett Storytelling in German www.DrBonsall.ch Daylight Savings Time Ends Storytelling in Catalan and German Baselland’s Reptile Exchange Theater—Metamorphoses Theater—Metamorphoses Opera—Saint François d’Assise Open Mic St. Alban Vorstadt 78 Camerata Salzburg—Hélène Grimaud Call today: 061 271 06 04 WhatsApp: 079 926 30 99

SIS Swiss International School Bilingual Day School from Kindergarten through to College

SIS Swiss International School Erlenstrasse 15, 4058 Basel Tel. +41 61 683 71 40 [email protected] www.basellife.com

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 Children’s Holiday City Children’s Holiday City Jugendzirkus Robiano (Basel) Jugendzirkus Robiano (Sissach) Jugendzirkus Robiano (Basel) Basler Equestrian Sports Days & Dog Race Wine Shop Basler Equestrian Sports Days Basler Equestrian Sports Days Children’s Theater—Die Tolli Molly Wine Bar Boulevard Journées D’Octobre (October Days Alsace) Journées D’Octobre (October Days Alsace) Journées D’Octobre (October Days Alsace) Dance Party—Irie Night Vinyl Records Market Vinyl Records Market Just for you! Snakeskin Boozeband & Gentle Beast Dance Party—Formel 80 Basel for Newcomers—Live, Learn, Enjoy Performance Theater—"What is Human” Performance Theater—"What is Human” Performance Theater—"What is Human” Moonanga—Nocturna Visión Fondue Vigneronne

8 9 10 Jugendzirkus Robiano (Oberwil) Jugendzirkus Robiano (Oberwil) A Night at the Museum Zirkus Chnopf—Pluto “Keschtenedaag” (Conker Collection Day) Journées D’Octobre (October Days Alsace) Zirkus Chnopf—Pluto Journées D’Octobre (October Days Alsace) Journées D’Octobre (October Days Alsace) PARTOUT Performance Art—Workshop Journées D’Octobre (October Days Alsace) PARTOUT Performance Art—Performance PARTOUT Performance Art—Workshop Furlong & Rooftop Sailors PARTOUT Performance Art—Performance Rob Spence—The Master of Physical Comedy Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School Oh G! It’s Drag—The Roasting Edition Theater Basel—Season-Opening Picnic Rob Spence—The Master of Physical Comedy Opera—Im Flow der Apokalypse Theater—Metamorphoses Autumn Sessions—Blindzeile … probably the most beautiful wine bar in Basel 15 16 17 Der Kleine Muck / Das Kaleidoskop Children’s Theater—Der Kleine Muck After-School English Story Time Blickfang Basel 2020 Beastly Magic! Tuesday - Saturday 11am to 10pm Children’s Theater—Das Kaleidoskop Opera—Im Flow der Apokalypse Autumn Sessions—Sam Blaser Blickfang Basel / Repair Market Storytelling in German The Beauty of Gemina & Fiji Opera—Im Flow der Apokalypse Öpfel-Tag 2020 (Apple Day) Blumenrain 24 · 4051 Basel · vin-optimum.ch Opera—Im Flow der Apokalypse Opera—Saint François d’Assise Rudolf Steiner Schule Flea Market Saving Lives—CPR and Emergency First Aid Workshop—Cool Bags for Dreamers Storytelling in French and German EJH Fitness Dance Parties / Theater—Metamorphoses Certiﬁed Nutritional Coach & Fitness Trainer Opera—Im Flow der Apokalypse Basilisk Gin Tasting www.johnsonhaug.com Concert & Cinema—Singin’ in the Rain [email protected]

22 23 24 Der Kleine Muck / Beastly Magic! Children’s Theater—Der Kleine Muck Basler Wymärt (Basel Wine Market) Basler Wymärt (Basel Wine Market) Family Concert—At the Cinema Children’s Theater—Das Kaleidoskop After-School English Story Time Dance Party—Danzeria Disco Children’s Theater—Valiant Little Tailor A Holistic Approach Combining Curling Trials Opera—Im Flow der Apokalypse Opera—Im Flow der Apokalypse Basler Wymärt (Basel Wine Market) Nutrition & Exercise Opera—Im Flow der Apokalypse Swiss Youth Symphony Orchestra Swiss Chamber Concert—ViaBach Symbolic Herbstmesse Bell Ringing Opera—Saint François d’Assise Guarneri Trio Prague—Beethoven Evening Bitter Moon & Eclecta_JPTR Storytelling in Turkish and German Basel Composes Concert Blues & Beyond—Reverend Deadeye Clair-Obscur Film Fest Dance Party—Tanznacht 40 Swiss Youth Symphony Orchestra The Next Movement Opera—Im Flow der Apokalypse Opera—Saint François d’Assise Clair-Obscur Film Fest / Irish Folk Fest Theater—Hitchcock in Pyjamas Jasmin Albash—“Gold” Record Release 28 29 30 31 Children’s Theater—Der Kleine Muck After-School English Story Time A Night at the Museum Children’s Theater—Der Kleine Muck Children’s Theater—Valiant Little Tailor Theater—Hitchcock in Pyjamas Theater—Metamorphoses Children’s Theater—Valiant Little Tailor Storytelling in German An Evening with Carlos Martínez Opera—Saint François d’Assise Atrium Concert at Basler Wirrgarten Storytelling in Catalan and German Irrwisch Evening Retro Market and Streetfood Fair • Fatloss • 1:1 Personal Training Theater—Metamorphoses Songwriter Slam Basel for Newcomers—Live, Learn, Enjoy • Metabolic Repair • Bootcamps / Groups Opera—Saint François d’Assise Workshop—Cool Bags for Dreamers • Sports Nutrition Open Mic Storytelling in Portuguese and German • Flexible Locations Camerata Salzburg—Hélène Grimaud English Storytelling (With BCT) Dance Parties Transform Yourself! Theater—Hitchcock in Pyjamas Improve Your Health!

Your DENTIST in Basel

Dr. med. med. dent. Christoph Villiger

Member of: FMH Swiss Medical Association Swiss Dental Association

Holbeinstrasse 81 061 281 60 05 4051 Basel www.zahnarztpraxis-villiger.ch SportsEvents and in Basel: Recreation February 2015 (continued)

Ice Season is Back!

Ice season is fast upon us, so it is time to try on those skates and get ready to go out on the ice rink. There are three rinks to choose from in Basel, two outdoor and one indoor, and three rinks in the outskirts of Basel. They all offer public skating hours, as well as times where all or part of the rink is reserved for figure skaters, speed skaters, and/or hockey players. These six rinks, which are listed below, are all equipped with a café-restaurant for refresh- ments. You can pay as you go, buy 10-ticket packs, or get a season membership; check the websites for opening times and prices. They all rent skates, and most also rent little push-bars for the skater-in-training.

Rinks in Basel and Beyond Margarethen, BS: The Kunsteisbahn (KEB) Margarethen has three rinks side-by-side. Except for early Sunday morning, when the three rinks are connected for speed skating, at least one of them is available for public skating during their opening hours. www.jfs.bs.ch/fuer-sportlerinnen-und-sportler/sportanlagen/kunsteisbahnen/kunsteisbahn-margarethen.html

Eglisee, BS: Eglisee has two outdoor rinks—a full-sized rink devoted to skating classes and hockey training/matches, and a half-sized rink for public skating and at times, pick-up hockey (freies Stöckeln). There is also a domed swimming pool adjacent to the rinks that allows for mixed family fun throughout the winter season. www.jfs.bs.ch/fuer-sportlerinnen-und-sportler/sportanlagen/kunsteisbahnen/kunsteisbahn-eglisee.html

St. Jakob Arena, BS: This indoor ice rink is located next to, and shares a parking garage with, the St. Jakobshalle. Except for the summer weeks it is open year-round and offers just a few hours per week when the public can come to skate or play pick-up hockey on the divided rink. The schedule changes weekly, so be sure to check the website before heading out. Note that this rink (and the necessary equipment) can be rented for groups to play ice hockey; ice soccer (with hockey equipment but with a ball and shoes instead of a puck and skates); and “Eisstockschiessen,” which can be compared to lawn bowl- ing on ice or curling with a broom. www.st-jakob-arena.ch

Rheinfelden, AG: Located 20 minutes from Basel, the KuBa Rheinfelden offers a covered outdoor rink for skating and a smaller uncovered rink for pick-up hockey. The public can use the rinks daily, but evenings are reserved for hockey and skating clubs, as well as an ice disco every second Friday evening throughout the season. www.kuba-rheinfelden.ch/kunsteisbahn.shtml

Sissach, BL: This fully covered rink located 20 minutes from Basel offers ice time to the public on weekday and weekend afternoons, as well as on Friday evenings. Most evenings are reserved for hockey clubs and skating lessons as well as their curling club. www.kunsti-sissach.ch/index.php/kunsti-sissach/home

Laufen, BL: Located a 5-minute walk from the Laufen train station (25 minutes from Basel), this indoor rink is open to the public on weekday and weekend afternoons, while most evenings are reserved for hockey clubs and skating lessons. There is a terrific climbing hall in the building next to the rink, making for a day of mixed fun for families with varied interests. www.laufen-bl.ch/leben/sport-freizeit-kultur/eissport-und-freizeithalle.html/238

20 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com SKATING CLASSES ICE HOCKEY If you or your child would like to learn how to skate, it’s never too late! Ice hockey is a great sport that pro- Whether you are interested in just doing a few rounds around the rink motes conditioning, coordination, without suffering humiliation and/or injury, or whether you want to per- team sportsmanship, and camarade- fect your double-axle, learn synchronized skating or ice-dance, strength- rie, and for non-Swiss kids is a fan- en your skating for ice hockey, or give speed skating a try, there is a class tastic way to meet local kids and be for everyone. There are several clubs in and around Basel that offer the exposed to Swiss culture and dialect. various types of skating classes; refer to the list below to find what you Chasing that little black puck around are looking for. the rink is the fastest way kids learn to skate. There are many opportuni- SKATING CLUB WHAT THEY OFFER ties to play hockey in Basel-Stadt and • Group figure-skating courses beyond, including ice hockey school Eislauf Club St. Jakob for kids and adults (beginners’ for young, inexperienced kids; hockey Basel-Münchenstein levels 1 & 2 and Star levels 1–4) clubs for kids and teens who want to (www.eislaufclubbasel.ch) • Private figure-skating classes take it to a higher level with weekend starting at Star level 2 games; and fun leagues for adults • Figure skating for kids, teens, who just want to get on the ice and and adults (Star levels 1–4) play once a week. • Ice-dancing for kids and adults Ice Hockey School Eislauf Club Beider Basel • Synchronized skating for kids At hockey school, boys and girls ages 4–10 can learn skating, puck and (http://ecbeiderbasel.ch) and adults stick handling, and of course how to play hockey. Three organizations offer • Speed skating for beginners to hockey school in the area. In Basel, EHC Basel-Kleinhüningen offers experienced (specialized skates KIDS-Hockey at the Margarethen rink on Saturday mornings from October can be borrowed from club) 24 – February 13 (www.ehcbasel.ch/hockey-school). In Baselland, Hockey- • Skating lessons for kids, adults, schule is offered for kids ages 4–10 on Fridays evenings in Sissach (www. mother & child, and kids with ehc-zs.ch/nachwuchs/hockeyschule), and Kids Hockey is offered for kids disabilities starting at age 4 on Saturday mornings at the ice rink in Laufen (https:// Eislaufclub Rheinfelden • Figure-skating lessons for kids ehc-laufen.ch/kids_hockey). (www.ec-rheinfelden.ch) and teens (beginners’ levels 1 & 2 and Star levels 1–4) Ice Hockey Clubs • Ice-dancing for beginners, If your child/teen is serious about playing hockey, he/she can join a club intermediate, and advanced with more intense weekly trainings (two to four times per week, depending on age and level) as well as some weekend tournaments. Kids should have Eisclub Laufen • Skating lessons for kids • Figure skating for kids and teens some basic hockey/skating skills or simultaneously attend hockey school. (https://eclaufen.ch) at all levels The team they should register for depends on their competency (Fun- Team, A-Team, and for older kids also Top-Team and Elite-Team), as well as their age: Bambini/Bini (ages 5–8), Piccolo (ages 8–10), Moskito (ages CURLING 10–12), Mini (ages 12–14), Novizen (ages 14–16), and Junioren (ages 16– 19). There are several hockey clubs they can join in the Basel area. Curling is a sport involving strategy Basel-Stadt: The EHC Basel-Kleinhüningen trains at the Eglisee, Marga- and skill that has rethen, and St. Jakob ice rinks, depending on their level. They have a range been gaining popu- of teams for all age groups, as well as women and seniors. EHC Basel’s larity in recent Regio Fun league invites enthusiastic hockey players of all ages and gen- years among young ders to train once per week in addition to some friendly matches through- and old alike. Two out the season. Separate goalie training for club-team goalies is also locations in Basel- available. land offer curling www.ehcbaselklh.ch lanes. Binningen: The EHC Binningen is a hockey club that plays in the 3. Liga Curlingzentrum Region Basel: Located in Arlesheim, this is the biggest (third Swiss regional league) and is for experienced adults; they train twice curling center in northwest Switzerland with eight curling lanes. They are per week at the Margarethen rink and have weekend games. open from September to April and offer classes for beginners, experienced https://ehcbinningen.ch curlers, juniors, and even a one-time brush-up course with integrated skip Rheinfelden: The EHC Rheinfelden trains all levels at the KuBa Freizeit- elements. Children ages 8 and up are welcome to partake in a free trial center in Rheinfelden. Full equipment is obligatory and can be rented for lesson on October 21 from 15:30–17:00; simply register in advance with the season. There are also hockey clubs for parents and seniors. their office at 061-703-8100 or [email protected] or directly https://ehc-rheinfelden.ch/ with Yves Gigandet at [email protected]. www.curling-basel.ch Sissach: The EHC Zunzgen-Sissach trains at the Kunsteisbahn Sissach. This club has a wide range of teams at most competency levels; visit their Curling-Club Sissach: The club is located in the Kunsteisbahn Sissach and website to learn what is offered this season. offers beginner classes, a refresher course, as well as a 2-hour trial class www.ehc-zs.ch (Schnupperkurs) on November 12, where experts will introduce participants to the key concepts, rules, and secrets of the sport; register online. Laufen: The EHC Laufen teams play at the Eissport- und Freizeithalle in If you are an experienced curler and want to join a team, contact them via Laufen. They offer some A- and top-teams for various age groups, as well their website. as goalie training. www.curlingclub-sissach.ch http://ehc-laufen.ch photo credits: © pixabay October 2020 21 SportsWorkshops,Events and in Basel: Recreation Tours, February and Education 2015 (continued) in Basel

Curator’s Tour—Taro Izumi. Ex October 6 The Japanese artist Taro Izumi (*1976 in Nara) has a mischievous take on the world. He has created a unique creative universe, an organic ecosystem that does not fit into any established artistic category. It closely intermingles sculpture, installation, performance, and video: a sculpture becomes an installation, which is in turn made into the scenery for a performance, which itself reappears on the multiple screens that populate his exhibitions. Izumi inter- connects materials such as wood, textiles, plants, fur, furniture, and all kinds of recycled items to form structures that look like they have been “cobbled together.” Yet they have been precisely assembled, the result not only of high technology and long-term reflection, but also of spontaneous energy and a certain immediacy. He develops unclassifiable multimedia works that take the viewer on a journey to the limits of reality. Curator Anastasia Chaguidouline will be leading an English-language tour through the exhibition from 12:30–13:15. Cost is included in the admission to the museum. There is no reservation required, but participants will be asked to provide contact details before the tour starts (max. 15 persons). www.tinguely.ch

Autumn Camps for Kids Identification Day “What’s This?” If you would like to keep your kids busy during the October school break, October 4 various clubs and organizations offer a wide range of day camps for all age Have you found a bone and do not know groups, from sports such as acrobatics, ballet, hiking, horseback riding, what it once belonged to? Have you had a soccer, and tennis, to creative arts such as painting, pottery, and a variety beautiful rock in your drawer for a long of arts and crafts. For parents looking to find the right camps for their kids time and you want to know where it comes during school breaks, we have created a table with a long list of camp pro- from and how valuable it is? Whether a viders, with a description of the camps, the seasons in which the camps bone or tooth, spider or beetle, or pretty are normally offered, the approximate age range of the kids, the main lan- feather, the experts at the Naturhis- guage of the camp, as well as their website for more information and reg- torisches Museum Basel (Natural History istration. You can download the table from the “Resources” section on our Museum) will be on hand from 15:00– website at www.basellife.com. 17:00 on this day to help you better understand your finds. Admission to the museum is free on this first Sunday of the month at this and many Basel for Newcomers—Live, Learn, and Enjoy other museums in the Basel area. October 3 and 31 www.nmbs.ch 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 Tour—The Incredible World of Photography life, such as public transport, post, and healthcare. You will also receive October 4 useful information on where to shop, the many cultural institutions in the Over the past decades, Ruth and Peter Herzog have built one of the most city, and possibilities for spending your leisure time. This is a joint project important photography collections, which now encompasses more than by the Presidential Department of the canton Basel-Stadt and Basel Tour- 500,000 artifacts—a photographic encyclopedia of life in the industrial age. ism and is designed to make new residents of the city feel welcome and at Starting with works from the early days of the medium, the collection’s home as quickly as possible. The tour in English is from 10:00–12:30 and holdings span the complete history of analog photography, reflecting its costs CHF 5; meeting point is at the Basel Tourist & Hotel Information at manifold developments and physical materials, its plates, emulsions, the SBB train station. You can contact them at [email protected]. Due to the chemical agents, papers, and devices. There will be a tour in English of this current Covid-19 situation, it is recommended to bring along and wear a exhibition at the Kunstmuseum Basel from 14:00–15:00; cost is entry plus protective mask during this guided tour. CHF 5. www.basel.com/en/Media/Experiences/Basel-for-newcomers www.kunstmuseumbasel.ch

22 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com Tour—Silent Vision. Images of Calm and Quiet Tour—Isa Genzken October 4 October 11 “Silent Vision” is the name of the Isa Genzken is widely recognized as one of the most important living art- Fondation Beyeler’s current exhibi- ists. Her oeuvre, which continues to inspire and challenge younger gener- tion that focuses on works of mod- ations of artists, straddles the boundaries of disciplines such as sculpture, ern and contemporary art dealing installation, architecture, photography, film, and painting. From 13:00– with the topic of calm and quiet 14:00 on this day, there will be an English-language tour of her exhibition from their own collection. Each at the Kunstmuseum Basel | Gegenwart, which turns the spotlight on the room of the exhibition is devoted to outstanding creative practice that she devised in the first decade of her a specific aspect of the notion of career; cost is museum entry plus CHF 5. calm and quiet, inviting viewers to www.kunstmuseumbasel.ch silent vision and contemplation: static and bodily repose, the idyllic stillness of nature, celestial calm After-School English Story Time and the quiet before the storm, October 15, 22, and 29 stillness and emptiness, balanced compositions, still lifes, inner peace, silence, solitude and meditation, as The Basel West library (Allschwilerstrasse 90) invites children ages 3–8 on well as sleep and eternal rest are the themes underlying the exhibition’s Thursday afternoons at 15:00 and 15:40 to discover new ways to celebrate different sections. There will be an English-language tour of this exhibit literature. Join them each week for fun stories, songs, movement, from 15:00–16:00; price is admission plus CHF 7. The number of partici- hands-on activities, and more! Several storytellers will rotate throughout pants is limited, but tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the the winter months. Participation is free, but registration is required at box office on the day of the tour. [email protected]. Please visit the Basel West GGG Stadtbibliothek homepage for the most up to date information on events www.fondationbeyeler.ch and registration. www.stadtbibliothekbasel.ch Mosaics Workshop October 11 Saving Lives—CPR and Emergency First Aid October 17 This practical 4-hour course teaches participants skills that could save a baby, child, or adult’s life. Using realistic manikins and scenarios, as well as cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), participants get a demonstration of various medical emergency situations. The topics covered will include the protocol to follow in medical emergencies; how to call for emergency help in Switzerland and what to say; how to assess a person’s level of con- sciousness; putting an unconscious person into a safe position (the “recov- ery position”); how to give CPR to babies, children, and adults with practice on realistic manikins; an introduction to using an automated external defibrillator as part of basic life support; what to do in the case of drown- ing; warning signs of heart attack and stroke and how to react; and first aid for a choking baby, child, or adult. The workshop is conducted by the organization HealthFirst, costs CHF 115, and will be held from 9:30–13:30 at Kids Camp International School (Hohe Strasse 150, Oberwil). Register at www.healthfirst.ch/event/saving-lives-17-oct-basel. www.healthfirst.ch

Workshop—Cool Bags for Dreamers Mosaics are patterns made from colored stones. They were a favorite form October 17, 18, and 31 of interior decoration in Roman times. Augusta Raurica, the Roman settlement in Augst (BL), will be offering an English-language workshop where Denim is the stuff that baggy dreams are made of. They have three ingredi- participants will be introduced to the techniques of mosaic-making and the ents: creativity, imagination, and enthusiasm. In conjunction with the exhibit materials used. Then, after a tour of the original mosaics, participants will “Denim—Stylish, Practical, Timeless,” the Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel try their hand at making their own. Different-colored ceramic pieces and will be hosting workshops from 13:30–17:30 on select weekends, where par- suitable tools will be available for use. While the newly-created works of ticipants can decorate their own fashion accessory out of denim—a basic art are drying in their beds of plaster, you will be able to visit the large, backpack with a cool drawstring with denim flair. Turn it into the bag of your original mosaics in the cellar of the curia—the ancient town hall. The dreams with a whole cornucopia of fabric patches with fun print motifs in all workshop will take place from 13:00–14:30 and is for everyone starting at shapes and sizes—stars, elephants, emojis, you name it—and countless age 6; children must be accompanied by an adult. The workshop is held in other trendy embellishments. Children age 6 and up may attend together an unheated room, so if the weather is cool, warm clothes are recom- with an adult guardian. Everyone else is free to join on their own, no matter mended. Tickets, which include access to the museum, are CHF 16 for their age. The neutral denim drawstring backpack and everything you need adults and CHF 8 for kids and must be purchased prior to the event at the to make it uniquely yours will be provided for free by the Spielzeug Welten museum reception. Booking is recommended at 061-552-2222 or at Museum Basel. Of course, every artist gets to take their finished creation [email protected]. home. No registration is required, but you may need to wait your turn. www.augustaraurica.ch www.spielzeug-welten-museum-basel.ch photo credits: © gina folly (curator's tour); © pixabay (identification day, mosaics workshop); © marlene dumas; photo: peter cox (tour silent vision) October 2020 23 Workshops,Events in Basel: Tours, February and Education 2015 (continued) in Basel (continued)

Toddler Tales try and thus contribute to securing the Swiss workplace. They offer 2-day and 3-day workshops that take place in the fall break in both Basel and Muttenz, October 27 as well as evening classes (18:00–20:00) for beginners ages 13–18 that start Toddler Tales is designed for young listeners as they discover the wonder- just after the fall break (mid-October). New this fall is a multimedia course ful world of books and the fun of language in 45 minutes of interactive ex- that focuses on the practical work of photography and image processing. The ploration of classic stories. Storytellers will engage their listeners through issue of publishing photographs on social media platforms is also being singing, rhyming, and dancing. Toddler Tales takes place from 10:15–11:00 raised and discussed. Spaces will go quickly, so sign up right away. at the Basel West library (Allschwilerstrasse 90) every fourth Tuesday of www.jetz.ch the month and is ideal for children ages 9 months to 4 years. Participation is free of charge, but registration is required at baselwest@ stadtbibliothekbasel.ch. Please visit the GGG Basel West Stadtbibliothek Multilingual Events at St. Johann JUKIBU Library website for the most up-to-date information on events and registration. The GGG Stadtbibliothek branch St. Johann JUKIBU offers media for chil- www.stadtbibliothekbasel.ch dren and adolescents in over 50 languages. Below is is a list of some of the mulitlingual events that will take place at the library in October. Please Acting Classes for Adults visit the website for a detailed list of activities. A Visit to Regional Winegrowers https://tinyurl.com/JUKIBUevents Are you interested in acting? Maybe you are part of an amateur drama SUITABLE group or have been wanting to join one for a while? This class offers an DATE TIME EVENT FOR… introduction to skills relating to the acting craft. Beyond the benefits of Storytelling Parents improvisational and presentational skills, scenic role-play can also en- October 14 & 28 16:00–17:30 in German with toddlers hance self-understanding. Aside from exploring basic principles of move- Storytelling ment (posture, gesture, speed, effort, movement paths, and locations on- Parents October 17 10:30–11:30 in French and with children stage) and speech (voice, enunciation, emphasis, and phrasing), this class German focuses on imagination and social skills. Pre-requisites include a willing- Storytelling in Parents with ness to prepare and practice in between classes (ie, reading plays, memo- October 24 10:30–11:30 Turkish and children rizing lines, practicing elements of speech and movement for approxi- German mately 30 minutes per day), participation in all of the classes, and fluency Storytelling in Parents with October 28 15:00–16:00 Catalan and in English. The course is aimed at people age 16 or older and will consist children of 8 classes on Wednesday nights from 19:30—21:30, starting in January. German Storytelling in Cost is CHF 480, and the course is limited to 6 persons. So if you are inter- Parents with October 31 10:30–11:30 Portuguese and ested, sign up now on their website. children German https://lesartssceniques.ch/en/classes/acting-for-adults/ English Parents with October 31 10:30–11:30 Storytelling (with toddlers BCT) Adult Education Classes in English!

The Adult Education Center of Basel, known locally as “Volkshochschule beider Basel” (VHSBB), proudly enriches Basel’s cosmopolitan atmosphere with new and exciting educational opportunities. The Volkshochschule (lit- erally translated as “university for the people”) is a public institution for Brochures Ring binders Books Postcards & flyers Folded cards adult continuing education that is open to everyone. It has close links with the University of Basel, and they take pride in their attractive and challenging programs. They offer a broad range of creative classes as well as prepa- ratory courses for language certificates. This coming fall semester, they will Folded flyers & Envelopes & personalised Rollup-Displays Posters also offer new lectures, courses, and language classes in English. The En- Business cards letter papers Mailings glish-language courses cover a wide range of topics, with talented and pas- ... and other solutions for your individual communication. sionate lecturers offering participants a stimulating learning environment. Participants can gain insight into the history, culture, and politics of Basel; the art and science of poison; and Adobe Photoshop Elements. They can also participate in creative classes, including watercolor painting, drawing Job Factory Basel AG | Bordeaux-Strasse 5 | 4053 Basel | 061 560 01 44 | www.printhouse.ch for beginners, or creative writing (poetry and lyrics). The VHSBB even offers German for expats—a course that explicitly uses English as a resource and tool to explain structures, clarify meaning, and answer all of your questions! We wish all little ghosts, All you need to take advantage of the great range of new opportunities is to goblins, witches, angels, be fluent in English, although the courses are not limited to native speakers. Annas and Elsas, pirates, So join them if you wish to broaden your horizons, learn exciting new things Spidermen, Winnie Poohs, in English, learn German or French as an English-speaking expat, or to sim- ballerinas, and Jedi knights ply take an academic break from normal day-to-day life. a wonderful Halloween! www.vhsbb.ch/inenglish Haven’t visited a class yet? Come along and try a Electronics and Technical Classes for Youths session – you’ll have a howling good time! The Jugend Elektronik & Technikzentrum (JETZ) is an organization that offers electronics and technical workshops and classes for youths to develop inter- www.kidsmusic.ch ests and talents that meet the requirements of Switzerland’s high-tech indus-

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A Visit to Regional Winegrowers

Did you know that the region of Basel-Stadt/Baselland and neighboring Solothurn are excellent wine-producing regions? The Basel winegrowers are innovative and extremely quality-conscious. It is no wonder that some of the best wines in Switzerland come from this region. If you would like to learn and experience more about the wines made in this region, Baselland Tourismus, together with the wine producers’ association Region Basel/Solothurn, is launching a new offer entitled “Zu Besuch beim Weinbauern” (Visit the winegrowers) for outings that combine enjoyment, conviviality, and information. At these visits you will have the chance to look over the shoulders of the winegrowers to find out how some of these excellent wines are made. On a short walk through the vineyards, you will see where the grapes come from and learn a lot of interesting facts about wine and its production. Learn how climate change is having a positive effect on the Oechsle (weight of the unfermented grape juice [grape must]), what role the gateway to Burgundy plays in this, and so much more. And where could wine taste better than among the vines from which it comes? Tastings in the vineyard, enjoyment of good company, and wine discussions are just as much a part of the tour as the subsequent apéro with regional specialties like cheese, sausages, and smoked meats. The new offer “Zu Besuch beim Weinbauern” is a fun and educational experience that is open to groups, companies, association, or private individuals. The cost of the visits starts at CHF 25 per person and generally includes a tour, wine tasting, and an apéro with local specialties. There are currently seven participating vintners (see below), but more are expected to follow. Check out the participating winegrowers and book your visit directly with them. www.baselland-tourismus.ch/besuchweinbauer

Gschwind Weinbau (Therwil): The family business in the heart of the Leimental cultivates more than 10 grape varieties on a good 2 hectares of vineyards. A visit to this winery will allow you to get to know the diverse wines. They will also explain the tools they employ to avoid using chemicals and pesticides. The price of CHF 25 per person includes a guided tour of the vineyard and/or cellar, tasting of four wines with wood-oven bread, and a meat and cheese plate. Available all year-round for groups of up to 30 people. www.gschwindweinbau.ch

Imhof Wein- und Obstbau (Sissach): The Imhof family farm is located a little above Sissach, with a wonderful view of the Ergolz, Diegter, and Homburg valleys. Wine and fruit growing have been practiced on the farm for two generations. A visit to the winemakers will allow you to get to know their wines. The price of CHF 35 per person includes a 1-hour guided tour of the vineyard, tasting of three wines in the vineyard, and an apéro with two glasses of wine, a vintner’s platter (meat/cheese), and bread. Available any time of the year for groups of 5–25 people. www.imhof-weine.ch

La Famiglia Fluhberg & Domaine Chiquet (Sissach): The Fluhberg is a more than 200-year-old fruit- and wine-growing business on the sunny slope in Sis- sach. The Famiglia Fluhberg in Sissach has joined forces with Domaine Chiquet in Ormalingen to jointly build an organic self-pressing company in the Upper Basel region that specializes in new varieties. They look forward to welcoming you in Sissach and/or Ormalingen and introducing you to the world of new wines! A visit to the winemaker will take you on a 1-hour tour through the vineyard (weather permitting), where you will taste three wines along the way, followed by an apéro with a tasting of two more wines, cheese and meat platters, and bread. Available for CHF 35 per person from early May to late September for groups of 4–20 people. www.lafamiglia-fluhberg.ch

Obst- und Weinbau Kaufmann (Buus): This idyllic farm lies between Rheinfelden and Gelterkinden, on the outskirts of Buus. The established family with three generations under one roof runs a diverse and modern business, which includes viticulture, stone-fruit growing, and Highland Cattle, as well as direct sales and hospitality. A visit to the winemaker includes a 1-hour guided tour through the vineyard and the farm, various apéro tastings, and snack plates, starting at CHF 28. They can organize an event customized for your group; simply enquire about possible options. Their offers are available all year round for groups of 4–30 people. www.weinbau-kaufmann.ch

Peter’s Reben (Aesch): They cultivate a total of 80 acres of vines—40 acres in Flüh, directly below the Landskron ruins, and 40 acres in the Klus in Aesch. During the summer months, they run a small snack bar in their vineyard with regional food and their own wines. A visit to the winemaker includes a tour through the vineyard with a small snack (bacon plate) and an apéro with three wines for CHF 35 per person. Tours are offered from April to the end of September for a minimum of six people, or on request. https://peters-reben.ch

Siebe Dupf Kellerei AG (Liestal): The Siebe Dupf winery in Liestal is one of the leading wine houses in northwestern Switzerland. Founded in 1874 as a wine shop by Johannes Schwob from Basel, the company added its own vineyards, winery, bottling plant, and distillery in the 1950s. A visit to the winemaker will allow you to get to know the diverse wines on a visit to the winery. The price of CHF 25 includes an apéro, a tour through the Siebe Dupf cellar, followed by a tasting including cheese and bread. Available all year round for groups of 10 people or more, but there are additional highlights during the autumn grape harvest time. www.siebe-dupf.ch

Vogt Weine (Rünenberg): The Vogt family cultivates 1.3 hectares of vines in Gelterkinden. In their own specialized distillery, they also produce a wide range of fine brandies. The wines and brandies are sold in their own shop in Rünenberg. On a visit to the winemakers, you will learn about the diverse wines and taste four wines alongside bread, cheese, and meat snacks; seasonal vegetables; as well as coffee and something sweet, on request. The tours start at CHF 28 per person and can be booked all year round for groups of 6–20 people. https://vogtweine.ch photo credit: © pixabay (visit to regional winegrowers) October 2020 25 DidEvents you Know?in Basel: (continued) February 2015 (continued)

Theater Basel’s 2020/2021 Season The Enuu Vehicle A new member of the environmentally friendly, on-the-spot rentable forms of ride-on vehicles has hit the streets of Ba- sel this autumn— meet Enuu! Also af- fectionately referred to as the “Elektro-Ei” (electric egg) or “e-Ei,” Enuu allows you to drive around the city in a small, sheltered vehicle that not only will protect you in bad weather, but also has some extra space for bags. Reminiscent of a ride-on wheelchair, Enuu is the creation of a small startup company based in Biel, Switzerland. After hitting the streets in Biel, they were introduced to Zürich, and now Basel is the third city that will give them a try. As with the popular rentable e-scooters and e-bikes, you will need to download the Every year, Theater Basel offers hundreds of world-class performances in app from the Google Playstore or the App Store by searching “Enuu;” then the fields of theater, ballet, and opera, and this year is no exception! The scan your driver’s license (a minimum category M is required to ride the 2020/2021 season under the new artistic director Benedikt von Peter and Enuu) and your ID, and enter your credit card information in the app. When his team will start on October 9, with the first work by Antú Romero Nunes, you open the app, the map will show you where available Enuu vehicles are “Metamorphoses,” based on Ovid in the Schauspielhaus. On October 10, located; there are 40 Enuus in Basel at this point. You will pay a small un- Theater Basel will be hosting an opening party for everyone with a “picnic lock fee each time you use one, as well as a small riding fee per minute at the utopian table” on the Theaterplatz, while the ballet company dances that is comparable to that of the e-scooter; for new customers, the first through the city and around the table. In the evening, students from the three journeys are free. Enuus can be ridden like an e-bike on the streets Musik-Akademie Basel and music schools will occupy the Kleine Bühne or in the bicycle lanes, but never on the sidewalks! When you are finished (small stage) with the premiere of the scenic installation “Im Flow der Apo- with your ride, park it in any bicycle parking spot and tap the “end of rental” kalypse.” There will be a total of 29 new productions on the program this button in the app. They may not be the coolest-looking ride in the city, but season, including the ballets “Gloria,” “Giselle,” and “Empty Thrones;” the with a top speed of 30 km/hour and an intact hairdo when you get around operas “Saint François d’Assise,” “The Magic Flute,” and “Requiem;” and on a rainy day, they still may be worth looking into! the plays “Hitchcock in Pyjamas,” “Odysee,” “Moby Dick,” and “The Square,” just to name a few. To ensure that everyone can benefit from the www.enuu.ch wide variety of top-class productions, all productions on the Grosse Bühne (large stage) and in the Schauspielhaus will now be surtitled in English (operas will be surtitled in German and English). You can buy tickets for individual performances or purchase one of numerous “Abonnement” (subscription) options that suits your availability, bud- get, and interests. For example, you can choose a subscription to see only premieres or productions on a specific weekday; you can choose to see only ballets, operas, or plays; or you can choose a Kombi-Abo for a combi- nation of productions from Theater Basel and Sinfonieorchester Basel. Not yet convinced? Choose a “Schnupper-Abo” (trial subscription) with six new productions. Advantages associated with a subscription include savings of 10–20% on the regular-priced tickets, a 10% discount on performances outside of the subscription, a permanent seat of your choice, fixed dates for the entire season, free transferability of the subscription to others (ex- OPEN EVENINGS cept Sunday afternoon or student subscriptions), and subscription date exchanges due the coronavirus (the first 2 are free, then CHF 8). Note that ECOLE FRANCAISE DE BALE for individual performances, you can only purchase tickets for the current THURSDAY 22.10., 26.11., AND 17.12.2020 and the following month. Also, even for free events it is necessary to order FROM 18H30 TO 21H30 a free ticket from their ticket shop so that they can monitor the number of attendants to ensure compliance with all protection requirements. DAYCARE (From 3 months up to the age of 2) Furthermore, starting on November 14, the theater’s large and beautiful Site Gundeldingerfeld open entrance space—the Foyer—will be accessible to the general public Dornacherstrasse 192 – 4053 BALE

Monday to Saturday from 11:00–18:00. Everyone is welcome to use the NURSERY (Petite section – from the age of 3, Moyenne section – from the age of 4, Grande section – from the age of 5) space as a meeting place or for activities—reading, knitting, dancing, yoga, Site Gundeldingerfeld or simply sitting and contemplating life. A new theater café with access to Dornacherstrasse 192 – 4053 BALE the square at Elisabethenkirche will also be opening at the top of the Foyer in November. Use of the Foyer will be free, as will be WiFi access, use of PRIMARY (from CP (1st class) to CM2 (5th class) Site Engelgasse electrical sockets, workstations, and lockable charging station for mobile Engelgasse 103 – 4052 BALE phones. Children are also welcome, and there will be special kids’ programs on Wednesday afternoons, starting at 14:00 (sorry, no dogs allowed). SECONDARY (6th Class) So visit Theater Basel’s website and discover all of the exciting programs Site Engelgasse that are available to you! Engelgasse 103 – 4052 BALE www.theater-basel.ch

26 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com Electric Trend Vehicles

It seems like it was just yesterday that cars shared the roads with bicycles, whether they require a license plate or an additional drivers’ license, mopeds, and motorcycles, and not much else. The last few years, however, whether there are any minimum age requirements, and whether helmets have seen a huge increase in other types of motorized vehicles, from are mandatory or only recommended. The following table provides an e-bikes and electric scooters to, more recently, Segways, electro-rollers, overview of the regulations associated with these electric vehicles in can- hoverboards, electric skateboards, and even monowheels. While the temp- tons Basel-Stadt and Baselland. For more information, go to tation to invest in eco-friendly forms of transportation is high, it is import- www.baselland.ch/politik-und-behorden/direktionen/sicherheitsdirektion/ ant to understand the regulations for these various types of electric-motor polizei/downloads/folder_contents and download the 12-page brochure propelled trend vehicles—whether they are permitted on the roads or not, entitled “KAPOBS POL BL Trendfahrzeuge Lepo A6 es.”

LICENSE ELECTRIC DRIVER’S LICENSE HELMET SPECIFICATIONS PLATE WHERE TO RIDE? VEHICLE REQUIRED? REQUIRED? REQUIRED? E-Scooter Bicycle lane (equal to 20 km/hour 14–16 years: Cat M Not required but No bicycles) Max 0.5 kW motor 16+ years: No recommended! Sidewalk prohibited!

E-Bike (Slow) 20 km/hour Bicycle lane/path (equal to 25km/hour with pedal 14–16 years: Cat M Not required but bicycles) No assistance 16+ years: No recommended! Passage permitted if there is Max 0.5 kW motor a “ban on motorcycles”

E-Bike (fast) 30 km/hour Bicycle lane (engine must be 45km/hour with pedal Yes Yes Yes off if there is a “ban on assistance 14+ years: Cat M motorcycles”) Max 1.0 kW motor

Electro-Roller (slow) 20 km/hour Bicycle lane/path (equal to 25km/hour with pedal 14–16 years: Cat M Not required but bicycles) No assistance 16+ years: No recommended! Passage permitted if there is Max 0.5 kW motor a “ban on motorcycles”

Electro-Roller (fast) 30 km/hour Bicycle lane (engine must be 45km/hour with pedal Yes Yes Yes off if there is a “ban on assistance 14+ years: Cat M motorcycles”) Max 1.0 kW motor

E-Standing Roller (Segway) Bicycle lane/path (equal to 20 km/hour 14–16 years: Cat M Not required but bicycles) Yes Max 2.0 kW motor 16+ years: No recommended! Passage permitted if there is a “ban on motorcycles”

Monowheel

Not permitted on public roads, sidewalks, or public land!

Hoverboard + E-Skateboard

Not permitted on public roads, sidewalks, or public land!

Enuu-Ei Bicycle lane/path (equal to Yes 30 km/hour Yes Not required bicycles) Minimum Cat M Sidewalk prohibited!

photo credits: © ingo hoehn (theater basel's 2020/2021 season); © enuu, ltd (eenu vehicle); © courtesy stadtpolizei zürich, e-move motors, stromer, veo bikes, manor basel, segway schweiz, enuu ltd. / October 2020 27 kantonspolizei basel-stadt prevention / polizei basel-landschaft verkehrspolizei (electric trend vehicles) Entertainment:Events in Basel: Night February on the 2015 Town (continued)

Dance Parties!

Dancing is a great way to socialize and forget the daily grind, all while burning a few calories in a fun way. If you enjoy dancing the night away, there are numerous organized dance parties with various styles of music in the Basel area for young and old with “happy feet.” The following is a list of some of them:

Irie Night (October 1): Every first Thursday of the month, the Parterre One presents a mix of dancehall and afro beats. The party starts at 23:00 and entry costs CHF 10 (minimum age 18). www.parterre-one.ch

Formel 80 (October 2): The Parterre One will once again be hosting this beloved 80s party with 6 hours of pure 80s music with music videos, presented by DJ R. Ewing & Das Mandat, featuring DJ Dan-Kenobi & VJ Cpt. Pixel, from 21:00–04:00. www.parterre-one.ch

Tanznacht40 (October 17): This dance party for those ages 40 and up is hosted by DJ Fosi, who will be spinning the best dance tunes. The event will take place at Halle 7 (Dornacherstrasse 192, Basel) and will run from 20:30–02:00. Friends, couples, and singles are welcome; admission is CHF 15. www.tanznacht40.ch

Ü30 Party Basel (October 17): Party fans ages 30 and up are invited to dance and sing along to the best tunes from yesterday and today at the Offene Kirche Elisabethen (Elisabethen Church) near Bankverein from 20:00–02:30. Tickets cost CHF 25 through Ticketcorner; the money raised goes to charity. www.ueparties.ch

Danzeria Disco (October 23): Since 1988, this disco dance party lets party fans dance to a wide range of music. It is held once per month at the Halle 2 West at Gundeldinger Feld in Basel from 21:30–02:00. Cost is CHF 16, which includes supervised coat check. http://danzeria.ch

Tanznacht40 (October 24): This dance party for those ages 40 and up is hosted by DJ Ice, who will be spinning the best dance tunes at the Barock Club on Freie Strasse 52 from 21:00–03:00. Friends, couples, and singles are welcome; admission is CHF 15. www.tanznacht40.ch

Jukebox—Party Hard (October 31): Parterre One will be hosting this dance night filled with craziness and peppered with many surprises, starting at 23:00. Guests can send their music requests directly to the DJ via WhatsApp. Free Super Mario pizza is included in the admission. Entrance price will be determined on the night by a throw of the dice. www.parterre-one.ch

Disco—Le Freak, C’est Chic! (October 31): Atlantis Basel hosts this night of 70s and 80s disco—the new party craze. Starting at 23:00, you can feel the rhythm and freak out! Tickets are CHF 15; minimum age 25. www.atlantis-basel.ch

Snakeskin Boozeband & Gentle Beast Performance Theater—"What is Human—an Evening October 1 With and About Family” The Atlantis Basel will be October 1–3 presenting two bands back- The traditional ideas of the family are to-back. The three young dissolving more and more in favor of men from Snakeskin Booze- various manifestations. Families are band describe their genre— becoming more complex, thereby re- Booze-Rock!—as refreshing flecting the complex world in which and exquisite as a nicely we live. We now understand “the fam- mixed cocktail on ice in ily” as a group of people (and other which you can taste the fin- animate beings) who are socially and est ingredients of expensive elixirs like gin and vodka or the pure raw es- emotionally (and/or genetically and/or legally) connected and responsible sence of whiskey or absinth, or as a distinguished bouquet for the ears. It for each other. It is a social construct that is designed to last and which is advisable, however, to enjoy this product with caution, as, depending on recognizes and endures difference. We sit down at a table to zoom in, to the listener’s mood, it can cause a variety of emotions, such as euphoria, zoom out. We become part of a larger community; come into contact with reflectiveness, or a delightful intoxication for which there is no cure, as people of the most diverse backgrounds and cultures; and experience empa- well as side effects like head and neck pain from involuntary head banging. thy, an ability that is radically necessary in a complex world. This 90-minute Gentle Beast, with an obsession for loud, deep, fuzz guitars and scratchy theater performance entitled “What is Human—ein Abend über und mit bass sounds, will have you “rock on” and never give up! Raise your glasses Familie” at the Reithalle at Kaserne will be presented by Fleischlin/Meser to the not always decent but always friendly Gentle Beasts, who will be the (www.fleischlinmeser.com) in German with English surtitles. Tickets are supporting act on this evening. The show starts at 21:00 and tickets are CHF 35 for adults (CHF 15 for students and holders of the Legi, STUcard, CHF 15 in advance (CHF 20 at the door). colourkey, or Kulturlegi), which includes vegetarian food. www.atlantis-basel.ch www.kaserne-basel.ch

28 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School October 7 Come to the Parterre One in Kleinbasel for a monthly live art show—confidence, creativity, lust, drinking, drawing, and debauchery are on the agenda! All artists and wanna-be artists are welcome to join this fun and glam- orous creative event! Dr. Sketchy’s Switzerland is an international craze at which the most dazzling burlesque dancers, the most bizarre circus performers, and the most ripped hunks of boylesque are all posing in cos- tumes with various stages of undress, while lovers of beauty and fun with a wide range of talents should bring their pencils, brushes, paints, and paper! Grab a drink and some popcorn, then settle in for an evening of creating art, lovely connections, and—who knows?—maybe more than a few sweet memories. The creative and adventurous evening starts at 20:00 (doors open at 19:00) and costs CHF 29 per adult and CHF 15 for holders of colourkey, STUcard, Legi, and Kulturlegi. www.parterre-one.ch

Moonanga—Nocturna Visión Furlong & Rooftop Sailors October 2 October 8 After Dengue Dengue Dengue and Alma Negra provided the audience with feverish cumbia vibes in the last edition of the Morgestraich Party, Moonan- ga should have been delighting them with their musical program in the spring. After the show was cancelled in March, Kaserne Basel is now looking forward to presenting Moonanga in Rossstall I+II and enjoying an acoustic excursion, ranging from cumbia digital and electro-world to trop- ical bass or even psychedelic rock. Doors open at 21:00; tickets are CHF 18 in advance, with a CHF 5 reduction for holders of the STUcard, enjoy!-Kul- turpass (online & box office), colourkey, and Kulturlegi (box office). www.kaserne-basel.ch

PARTOUT—Platform for International Performance Art October 6–11 The heart of rock ‘n’ roll beats loudly, wildly, and powerfully. Furlong from Basel, New York, and London prove it again and again when they perform The Performance Art Net- on stage or in the studio. The quartet races through riffs and choruses with work Switzerland (PANCH) merciless love. The sound is continuously pushed—they are modern but wants to strengthen the archaic, tradition-conscious but innovative. They carry their audience to network of performance rock ‘n’ roll heaven. The supporting act, the Rooftop Sailors, is a rock band art, make international from Thun. In 2019, they were all about singles, with a diverse portfolio of contacts in Switzerland five songs that underscores the band’s multi-faceted character: From roll- known, and present the er-skate disco rock (“Second-Hand Love”), to floating indie (“3AM”) and versatility of performance their signature alternative rock (“Sucker,” “Where did We Go?”)—the to a broad audience. At band’s signature is unmistakable. The Atlantis Basel will be the location PARTOUT, over 30 performing artists from all over the world meet in Swit- for this double-concert evening starting at 21:00 (doors open at 20:00); zerland for performances, experimental exchange, and discussions. Over tickets are CHF 20 at the door, CHF 15 in advance, and CHF 5 less for stu- the course of nine days, current performance art will be presented in all its dents. diversity and beyond borders. Performance presentations at Arsenic Lau- sanne and Kaserne Basel will be enriched by workshops at Kaskadenkon- www.atlantis-basel.ch densator, HeK (Haus der elektronischen Künste Basel), Kunsthaus Basel- land, and Kaserne Basel and interspersed with exchange and talks about performative practice. The program in Basel includes all-day workshops for artists and other interested parties on October 6–8 and performances on October 9–11. The detailed program for workshops and performances will be announced at www.partout.panch.li and www.kaserne-basel.ch; registration is required. PARTOUT is linked with the Live Arts Workshop project, a series of collab- orative professional exchange workshops in the field of performance art. It is organized within an international network between the various part- ners—Institute for Creative Arts (Cape Town, South Africa), Khoj (New Del- hi, India), Explode! (Sao Paulo, Brazil), NAVE (Santiago, Chile), Zhao Chuan (Shanghai, China), Noor Abuarafeh and Mohamed Abdelkarim (Cairo, Egypt)—in cooperation with regional institutions, and in Switzerland with Arsenic Lausanne and Kaserne Basel. www.kaserne-basel.ch photo credits: © courtesy snakeskin boozeband; © promo (performance theater); © courtesy moonanga; © zhao chuan (partout); © santino lanuzzo (furlong & rooftop sailors) October 2020 29 Entertainment:Events in Basel: Night February on the 2015 Town (continued) (continued)

Oh G! It’s Drag—The Roasting Edition Autumn Sessions at the Markthalle October 9 October 9 and 16

Brace yourself for a night of outrageous comedy! Every autumn, the Markthalle presents the “Autumn Sessions,” where up- Drag Queens from all over Switzerland—and a few and-coming artists are invited to perform in the quaint setting of the from Germany—get on stage for an evening of polit- Wohnzimmer (event room) at 20:30. It is always a relaxing atmosphere and ically incorrect humor. They are all sisters, but as great music; entrance is free, but there will be a collection. There will be soon as the roast starts, everything changes! In two concerts this month. honor of her birthday, Odette Hella’Grand has invit- Blindzeile (October 9): Blindzeile is a band from ed only the nastiest and meanest queens to get the Basel area with songwriter David Pümpin, who roasted by. All ages and genders are welcome. But beware—it’s adult com- has gone through some challenging moments in edy and not for the faint of heart. Parterre One will be presenting this eve- the past two years. He addresses this and accepts ning, which will be followed by “Party by The Glitter Factor” after the show. to challenge himself. The music does not become The show starts at 21:30 and standing-room tickets are CHF 25 in advance an accompaniment but is the stable carrier for (CHF 30 at the door), or CHF 75 if you opt for a Dine & Dance ticket, which honest words (German) that get right under your includes a three-course menu in the restaurant Parterre One and entrance skin. to the event. Sam Blaser (October 16): Sam Blaser from Thun earned his first spurs at a young age in the indie www.parterre-one.ch rock band Loose Connection. He began his solo career in 2019 and has since been touring Switzer- Rob Spence—The Master of Physical Comedy land extensively to present his very own composi- October 9 and 10 tions live. His songs are characterized by a variety of content, from “Miracles” to self-discovery (“Fol- Whether as a stand-up comedian, low You”) and “Easy Cruising.” Check out his lov- mime artist, or dancer, Australian ingly staged videos on YouTube, in which he either climbs on the roof or Rob Spence has dedicated most of meets a ghost for a picnic. Blaser is a musical maverick whose voice is his life to art and creating deep reminiscent of the great Bob Dylan. laugh lines and burning abdominal www.altemarkthalle.ch muscles worldwide. In 2020, he will set off on a “Best of Rob Spence” tour, offering everyone the unique Theater Basel—Season-Opening opportunity to catch up on the high- “Picnic at the Utopian Table” lights from the past decades in one October 10 fell swoop. Audiences can expect an exquisite mixture of the greatest To celebrate the beginning of the new season, Theater Basel is inviting ev- laughs, the most unusual figures, erybody to a picnic at a long table that winds its way through the theater’s and the most spectacular dance in- foyer, across Theaterplatz, up and down the steps. Here you can enjoy soup terludes. The master of physical and bread while meeting new people. Please bring your own soup bowl and comedy will cast a spell over you with full commitment. Look forward to the spoon! At the same time, Ballet Basel will be dancing through the city and animal-friendly “Lumberjack,” the hot-blooded “Matador,” the dancing around the table. The event starts at 11:00. At 13:00, Theater Basel’s new member of the “Carabinieri,” and many more! Suitable for the whole family, artistic director, Benedikt von Peter, will give a short address, and at 17:00 the “Best-of-Rob-Spence-Tour” will be presented for two consecutive eve- Les Reines Prochaines welcome you to a tea dance. Finally, after that evenings at the Fauteuil Theater at 20:00; tickets are CHF 39–59. ning’s premiere of the opera “Im Flow der Apokalypse” on the Kleine Bühne, everybody will meet again on the dance floor until 03:00. Entrance is free. www.fauteuil.ch www.theater-basel.ch

Opera—Im Flow der Apokalypse October 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24 What does the apocalypse sound like? For 13 days, Basel students from the Musik-Akademie and the Academy of Art and Design (FHNW) will transform the Kleine Bühne of the Theater Basel into a walk-in installation. Somewhere between civilization waste, excavation tents, and a crashed captive balloon, Theater—Metamorphoses visitors will experience a unique evening of musical exploration. Audience and musicians become a sworn community that defies apocalyptic senti- October 9, 11, 17, 18, 25, 28, and 30 ment. From the farewell of the world to the “unveiling” of new worlds—medi- Ovid’s “Metamorphoses” are the source of many well-known stories, from eval opera meets new music meets artificial intelligence composition. For Shakespeare, Goethe, and Kafka to Lynch and Cronenberg. The anarchic two weeks, they will present different productions, starting every evening at power of metamorphosis is at home in storytelling and can even leave 20:00, including “Black Angels” (October 10), “Breath” (October 10 and 22), death behind. Whoever tells stories, is right; whoever tells stories, is alive. “Sponsus” (October 11 and 22), “Präteritum” (October 11 and 18), “Remem- Antú Romero Nunes stages the classic about gods and humans, about he- ber Me” (October 13 and 14), “It Must Be So” (October 16 and 21), “It’s Only the roes, monsters, nymphs, and muses in an everyday disguise. It is a cross- End of the World” (October 18 and 20), “Acustica” (October 14 and 20), “Pho- genre round dance and a song that never stops playing. This play with a bia” (October 15 and 24), “Révélation” (October 15 and 24), “Journey” (October large cast and band will be performed in German with English surtitles at 16 and 23), and “Romanzen des Teufel” (October 17). Entrance to all perfor- the Schauspielhaus in Basel; tickets are CHF 30–65. mances is free, and the stage is open to visit starting at 21:30. www.theater-basel.ch www.theater-basel.ch

30 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com Emmet Cohen Trio October 11 Award-winning jazz pianist Emmet Cohen began playing piano at age 3. He recorded two albums under the title “Masters Legacy Series” that deal with the history of jazz. Contributing musicians were jazz veterans Jimmy Cobb and Ron Carter, as well as Yasushi Nakamura and Evan Sherman. In the field of jazz, Cohen was involved in six recording sessions between 2010 and 2017. He has performed in New York jazz clubs such as Birdland, Blue Note, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, as well as Jazzhus Montmartre and Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club. He made a guest appearance at Club Smoke as a Ham- mond B-3 player. The Emmet Cohen Trio, with bassist Russell Hall and drummer Kyle Poole, will be playing at the bird’s eye jazz club at 20:30 as part of the Jazzfestival Basel (postponed from May 17); tickets are CHF 49.40 through www.starticket.ch. www.offbeat-concert.ch

Chamber Orchestra—Primadonna Assoluta October 12 It was the time that would later be called “Sturm und Drang.” Joseph Martin Kraus and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart had a lot in common, including their early deaths—Mozart died at age 35, Kraus at age 36. But in contrast to Chamber Music—Cuarteto Casals Mozart, Kraus spent his most important pro- October 20 fessional years in Sweden. He became court The Cuarteto Casals from Barcelona, with pianist Alexander Melnikov, will conductor in Stockholm and composed a large be playing works by Dmitrij Schostakowitsch and Ludwig van Beethoven in number of vocal and instrumental works, which the Hans Huber-Saal of the Stadtcasino Basel at 19:30; tickets are are now gradually being rediscovered. As the “Swedish Mozart,” he has CHF 39.20–69.80. secured a place in music history. There is probably no composer who knew www.kammermusik.org the human voice so well and explored its possibilities as deeply as Mozart. This is evident in his songs, operas, and masses, but also in sacred works such as the Latin motet “Exsultate, Jubilate.” His virtuoso “Alleluja” is an expression of the purest joie de vivre—music that people of all religions Opera—Saint François d’Assise and attitudes can understand spontaneously. Kammerorchester Basel will be accompanied by Franco Fagioli, who is considered one of the most vir- October 15, 18, 21, 24, 26, 28, and 30 tuoso countertenors of today and sets new stage standards with his mas- He lived in voluntary poverty and preached to animals—the radical life of terful technique. The concert will take place at the Stadtcasino Basel at Saint Francis of Assisi inspired Olivier Messiaen’s only opera. The compos- 19:30; tickets are CHF 30–90 for adults and half price for students. er created a huge mosaic of sound using vivid images, intense orchestral www.kammerorchesterbasel.ch colors, and atmospheric bird calls. Theater Basel’s new artistic director Benedikt von Peter stages this masterpiece of the 20th century as an exis- tential borderline experience in a world after the catastrophe. On Márton The Beauty of Gemina & Fiji Ágh’s spectacular arena stage, the audience becomes part of the action. October 15 Messiaen’s opera in three acts and eight scenes will be performed in French (with German and English surtitles) on the main stage of the The- Loyal fans, concerts around the world, chart positions, cover stories in mu- ater Basel; tickets are CHF 30–140. sic magazines—the charismatic songwriter, singer, arranger, and produc- er Michael Sele has achieved a lot with his band The Beauty of Gemina. www.theater-basel.ch With their unmistakable and fascinating mixture of melancholic wave, warm blues, and earthy folk, The Beauty of Gemina are an exceptional phe- Basilisk Gin Tasting nomenon in the Swiss music landscape in every respect. Over the last 10 years they have had one success after another. In fact, few other artists in October 17 the country can claim to have headliner qualities, to adorn the inside of The basilisk protects Basel’s coat of Rolling Stone magazine, as well as to feature on the covers of various oth- arms, which is why a beer was dedi- er music magazines. With more than 250 concerts in 25 countries across cated to it—the Ueli Basilisk beer, Europe and Middle and South America, it is no wonder that the band regu- which is produced by the well-known larly appears at the top of national and international charts. Their concert Fischerstube brewery in Basel. But at the Atlantis Basel will be supported by Fiji, the Bernese duo, who have they are not only brewing beer; they moved on to a darker sound with their electropop that is powerful and noc- are now also producing Basilisk Gin! turnal, yet simultaneously extremely heady and addictive. Tickets for this On this Saturday, you will have the fabulous night of blues are CHF 35 at the door or CHF 30 in advance. The opportunity to try Basilisk Gin at cost concert starts at 21:00, doors open at 20:00. Also, the cozy restaurant of from 11:00–17:00 at the central loca- the Atlantis invites you to a stylish dinner before the show from 18:00; re- tion of Paul Ullrich (Schneidergasse serve your table online or at 061-228-9696. 27, Basel); no registration necessary. www.atlantis-basel.ch https://ullrich.ch photo credits: © courtesy parterre one (oh g it's drag); © courtesy rob spence; © courtesy blindzeile (autumn session); © courtesy sam blaser (autumn session); October 2020 31 © julian laidig (primadonna assoluta); © courtesy cuarteto casals; © silverbogen (basilisk gin tasting) Entertainment:Events in Basel: Night February on the 2015 Town (continued) (continued)

Concert & Cinema—Singin’ in the Rain Guarneri Trio Prague—Beethoven Evening October 17 October 22 The Technicolor classic with Gene Kelly’s legendary performance of the title song is rightly considered the best musical film of all time. For the first of this season’s “Concert & Cinema” series, the Sinfonieorchester Basel will present the popular film classic as an extraordinary listening and viewing experience. While Gene Kelly is singing in the rain, the Sinfo- nieorchester will be playing the soundtrack live. Watching the original movie on a large screen while listening to the music performed live in- spires cineastes and lovers of film music of all ages. The performance will take place at 19:30 at the Stadtcasino Basel. Tickets are CHF 40–120 and CHF 20 for students. www.sinfonieorchesterbasel.ch

Basel Composes Concert—Space and Pure Forms October 21 K½8—Kammermusik um halb acht offers a stage to talented young musi- The concert series “Basel komponiert” (Basel composes) presents known cians as well as internationally known artists. Besides a classic-romantic and unknown pieces of Basel’s musical history from the Renaissance to and modern repertoire, they also offer an evening with only early music national romanticism and contemporary works. The compositions will be and the corresponding instrumentation in every concert season. On this performed at the Museum Kleines Klingental by young Swiss musicians evening, the Guarneri Trio Prague, which belongs to the most renowned who are all associated with Basel. Before the start of the concert, the com- piano trios in the world of classical music, will be performing an evening of posers and the music scene in Basel will be vividly presented in short in- pieces by Beethoven in the Hans Huber-Saal of the Stadtcasino Basel at troductions. On this evening, three solo works by Robert Suter are juxta- 19:30; tickets are CHF 42–55 for adults and CHF 22–30 for students. posed with compositions by Bohuslav Martinu, including the trio for flute, www.khalbacht.com cello, and piano. In Basel’s rich artistic life, both composers found a good breeding ground for their independent work. They probably met at concerts of the International Society for New Music, which Robert Suter led Blues & Beyond—Reverend Deadeye after Paul Sacher from 1954–1964, as well as at Suter’s place of work, the October 22 Basel Conservatory, where he lectured in composition, analysis, and coun- Reverend Deadeye spent his youth handling snakes and performing along- terpoint. The concert will be held in the Grosses Refektorium at 19:30; tick- side his Pentecostal family on the Navajo reservation in Arizona. This sa- ets are CHF 30 for adults and CHF 25 for students at the door. cred musical legacy finds its way prominently into his performances. How- www.mkk.ch ever, you shouldn’t expect a Sunday morning worship but rather a Saturday evening baptism with a holy fire and rolling awakening. Nicotine Sue recently added her screaming, pounding, and shaking to produce the sleazy Swiss Youth Symphony Orchestra gospel and dark trance-blues that can turn the whole music club into a October 21 and 22 ghost-filled bar revival. They will be playing at the Atlantis Basel at 21:00; The Schweizer Jugend-Sinfonie- entrance is free. Orchester (Swiss Youth Sympho- www.atlantis-basel.ch ny Orchestra) under the leader- ship of Kai Bumann will be playing works by Joseph Haydn The Next Movement and Ludwig van Beethoven at the October 22 Stadtcasino Basel at 19:30 on The three musicians of The both evenings. Tickets are Next Movement have been CHF 26–63. playing together for over a www.konzertgesellschaft.ch decade and, as sought-after musicians and rhythm sections, have repeatedly pushed out their own albums. Explosive groove-pop with enough funky soul would be the best way to describe their sound with its richness and grooves without end. These musicians can deliver live, which they have proven at more than 1,000 shows with various artists and projects throughout Switzerland and abroad. The Next Movement with frontman/drummer J.J. Flueck, Pas- cal “P” Kaeser on bass and synth, and guitar virtuoso Sam Siegenthaler will be playing at the Parterre One at 20:30; tickets are CHF 23 in advance or CHF 25 at the door. You can also opt for a Dine & Dance combi-ticket for CHF 73, which includes a three-course meal at the restaurant prior to the show. www.parterre-one.ch

32 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com Irish Folk Festival October 24 The Irish Folk Festival is more than a concert with four formations. The audience doesn’t just come because they want to listen to exciting music from Ireland but also to meet like-minded people at the festival. Many friendships have developed through the festival, between musicians and fans, musicians and musicians, the makers of the festival and the fans, but also among fans. “Come as a visitor— leave as a friend” is also an apt description of the feeling with which one leaves the Emerald Isle after a holiday in Ireland. The 2020 festival will feature four authentic Irish folk formations: the high-voltage duo Benedict Morris & Cormac Crummey; the award-winning duo Aoife Scott & Andrew Meaney; the Ar- magh Rhymers who follow the old tradition of mumming (a kind of folk theater with myths and music, where the performers wear mysterious oversized masks made of willow branches); and the young Irish neo-folk band from the West of Ireland, Billow Wood. Now in its 47th year, the festival will be held at the Volkshaus Basel, starting at 20:00 (doors open at 19:00); tickets are CHF 53.50–73.90 and can be purchased through www. ticketcorner.ch. www.dominoevent.ch

Swiss Chamber Concert—ViaBach Clair-Obscur Film Festival October 23 October 23 and 24 Founded around the turn of the millennium, the Swiss Chamber Concerts All are invited to the Markthalle Basel for this 23rd edition of the Clair-Ob- rapidly became an essential part of the musical scene. Their programs ex- scur film festival, where you can expect the unexpected. There will be in- plore the vastly rich chamber music repertoire in all its facets. Creation is ternational movies of all genres, all lengths, all kinds of performances, and also one of the main preoccupations of the three artistic directors who, par- full of surprises. It is a platform for friends of the cinema, cineastes, and ticularly through regular commissions to Swiss composers, have made a users of moving pictures—a dark horse for the eyes and with many seduc- significant contribution to the broadening of this repertoire. This “ViaBach” tive musical curiosities for the ears. The organizers are dedicated to inde- concert will feature works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Xavier Dayer, Helmut pendence, selflessness, ensuring artistic freedom, and accepting no com- Lachenmann, Rudolf Kelterborn, and Georg Philipp Telemann. The concert promise; they succeed in making the audience scrutinize what is being will be held at the Museum Tinguely at 19:30. Tickets costs CHF 35 for adults, offered, which is a far cry from the usual commercial entertainment fare of CHF 10 for students or holders of the colourkey, and can be reserved online. TV and movies. Entrance to the festival is free; however, visitors must be at least 16 years old. www.swisschamberconcerts.ch www.clair-obscur.ch Bitter Moon & Eclecta_JPTR October 23 Theater—Hitchcock in Pyjamas Organic drum beats, swirling synth October 24, 27, 29, and 31 constellations, and butter-soft vo- This story is about a boy who turns into a great artist. In his parent’s home, cals are the magical trinity that he makes a film about birds that inexplicably attack people for no reason at forms the sound of Bitter Moon. all. Revolving around the conflict between his mother and the leading ac- When the Zürich/Lugano-based duo tress, a story develops about offended masculinity, which almost always hits the keys, the dance floor be- ends in violence—but also results in the most beautiful works. Director comes a quivering sea of movement. Charlotte Sprenger, who gives her debut in Basel, tells the fable of an in- Eclecta_JPTR from Zürich offer a unique style of minimalist pop somewhere nocent child who becomes an abusive tyrant in a dream world inspired by between voice and beat that is currently unparalleled in the local scene. This Hitchcock’s life and imagination. Based on works by Daphne du Maurier evening will take place at the Rossstall I at Kaserne Basel; doors open at and Alfred Hitchcock, this psychological fairy tale will be performed at the 21:00 and tickets are CHF 15 in advance and CHF 18 at the box office. Theater Basel in German with English surtitles; tickets are CHF 30–60. www.kaserne-basel.ch www.theater-basel.ch photo credits: © anna-tia buss (swiss youth symphony orchestra); © tomasz trzebiatowski (guarneri trio prague); © rene mosele (the next movement); October 2020 33 © courtesy armagh rhymers (irish folk festival); © courtesy billow wood (irish folk festival); © courtesy bitter moon Entertainment:Events in Basel: Night February 2015 on the Town (continued) (continued)

An Evening with Carlos Martínez October 29 Spanish pantomime Carlos Martínez will be bringing selected pieces from his various stage programs together for the first time to the Tabourettli stage of the Fauteuil Theater. As a storyteller, poet, and actor, Martínez shows his intimate relationship with silence on stage. He invites the audience to immerse themselves in his visual space, where secrets reveal themselves, where contradictions, shadows, and transcendence become visible and merge with pure fun and liberating laughter, carried by an irre- pressible hope. On this special evening, the artist allows his pieces, which normally travel in separate suitcases, to change their travel companions and combines them on stage to create new stories. With a new composition, the audience will experience an evening that brings joy not only to first-time spectators, but also to loyal fans. Martínez creates a world in which the seemingly absurd changes and becomes tangibly real. All of the artist’s six full-length programs—“Books Without Words,” “Hand Made,” “Human Rights,” “My Bible,” “Time to Celebrate,” and the latest program “Fata Morgana”—will be represented in this special show. The show will start at 20:00 and tickets are CHF 29–49. www.fauteuil.ch

Jasmin Albash—“Gold” Record Release tikyan in the renowned Amati Quartet. What unites the four musicians is October 24 the immense joy they get from performing together and their passion for Be it with her project The RK; as part of the band Kallemi, the high demands presented by the string quartet repertoire. On this eve- which originated between Basel and Ramallah; or as a ning, the Gringolts Quartett will be playing works by Ludwig van Beetho- solo act—Jasmin Albash is always a welcome guest at ven, Arnold Schönberg, and Johannes Brahms at the Hans Huber-Saal of Kaserne Basel and has more than once stunned audienc- the Stadtcasino Basel starting at 19:30; tickets are CHF 39.20–69.80. es at the various venues with her extremely soulful voice www.kammermusik.org (www.jasminalbash.com). Kaserne Basel will finally be bringing her back this autumn as part of the record release party for her upcoming solo record “Gold.” Doors open at 21:00 and pre-sale tickets are Open Mic CHF 15, CHF 5 discount for holders of the STUcard, enjoy!-Kulturpass (on- October 28 line & box office), colourkey, and Kulturlegi (box office). Do you consider yourself a singer-songwriter? Would you like to play your www.kaserne-basel.ch first gig on a real stage? Or would you like to consolidate and expand your stage experience? If so, the Open Mic at Parterre One is exactly the right place for you! They offer you the opportunity to take yourself, your talent, Rising Star—Alexandra Dovgan and your songs directly from your living room to the Parterre One stage October 26 and present them to a welcoming and open audience. Legion Seven mod- The 13-year-old Russian pianist can hardly be erates the evening with lots of charm, musical know-how, and great empa- called a wonder child because her playing sounds thy. Just sign up today—the audience is looking forward to you and your like that of a talented grownup, rather than a child. songs! Write an email to [email protected]. Open Mic is real and easy In the Rising Star concert series, Alexandra Dovgan and always an adventure, so why not join the fun, starting at 20:30. There is will be playing works by Ludwig van Beethoven, no entrance fee, but there will be a collection to cover the costs of hosting Robert Schumann, Sergej Rachmaninoff, and the event. Frédéric Chopin in the Hans Huber-Saal of the www.parterre-one.ch Stadtcasino Basel. The concert starts at 19:30; tickets are CHF 35 for adults and half price for students. Camerata Salzburg—Hélène Grimaud www.konzerte-basel.ch October 28 French pianist Hélène Grimaud’s re- Gringolts Quartett cordings have been critically ac- October 27 claimed and awarded numerous accolades. Undoubtedly a multi-fac- The Zürich-based Gringolts Quar- eted artist, her passionate and tet was born from mutual friend- thoughtful play is highlighted in her ships and chamber music partner- new “Essentials” compilation drawn ships that cross four countries. from her award-winning Deutsche Over the years, the Russian violin- Grammophon catalogue. On this ist Ilya Gringolts, the Romanian vio- evening, she will be performing works by Ludwig van Beethoven and Wolf- list Silvia Simionescu, and the Ar- gang Amadeus Mozart with the Camerata Salzburg. The concert will be menian violinist Anahit Kurtikyan held at the Stadtcasino Basel at 19:30; tickets are CHF 55–135. frequently performed together in various chamber formations at distinguished festivals; the German cellist Claudius Herrmann played with Kur- www.konzerte-basel.ch

34 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com Irrwisch October 29 Mark Your Calendar! Irrwisch has been active in the Swiss music business since 1975 and is one November 2020 Highlights of the oldest Swiss rock bands. The band around the two protagonists Steff BuchBasel Book Fair November 6–8 Bürgi (music) and Chris Bürgi (lyrics) is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a series of concerts throughout Switzerland. The most beautiful song gems BaselHead Regatta November 14 will be taken from their rich treasure chest, from the beginnings until today. Fitness Expo Basel November 14–15 A special musical highlight will be a collection of songs from the cult albums Räbeliechtli-Umzug Old Town Basel November 18 “In Search of” (1981) and “Living in a Fool’s Paradise” (1982) that the band has newly arranged and will perform for the first time in this new form. After Palazzo Colombino November 20 – January 10 nearly 40 years, Irrwisch is returning to the legendary stage of the Atlantis, Basler Stadtlauf (Basel’s City Run) November 21 where the band experienced great successes in 1981 and 1982. Come to the Atlantis Basel for an exciting and colorful musical spectacle starting at 21:00 Welcome to Basel Information Evening November 24 (doors open at 20:00); tickets are CHF 25 in advance and CHF 30 at the door. Opening of Basel’s Christmas Markets November 26 www.atlantis-basel.ch Basel for Newcomers Tour November 28

Songwriter Slam October 29 Every couple of months, Parterre One hosts “Songwriter Slam,” a relaxed The cultural song contest where the atmosphere is a mix between magic, surprise, and anticipation. On these evenings, four to six singer-songwriters play for the favor of the audience, who after each round express their appreciation for resource in Basel. the songs—it is always relaxed, happy, and subjective. There are three main rules: The songs must be your original compositions (no covers), the time limit per song is four minutes, and the order of the performances is drawn. If you have talent or a song that you would like to present, why not give it a try? The event starts at 20:30 and entrance costs CHF 18 (CHF 15 in advance). All are welcome to join the fun as a singer-songwriter or as a Books | Music | Tickets Aeschenvorstadt 2 | 4010 Basel member of the audience. www.biderundtanner.ch www.parterre-one.ch

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