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Dear Readers, Spring in Basel resonates with the sounds of the returning songbirds as well as a variety of music festivals. Turn the page to learn all about the fabulous Jazzfestival Basel, its history, its mission, and the fantastic line- April 2018 Volume 6 Issue 7 up of world-class bands that will be gracing our city in the next few weeks. Also, the 6-day Blues Festival Basel will bring international blues bands to TABLE OF CONTENTS the stage of the Volkshaus Basel, and the bird's eye jazz club will be host- ing a week of bands honoring one of my favorite instruments in jazz and Feature Event: Offbeat Jazzfestival Basel 2018 4–5 blues, the Hammond B organ. The fabulous annual spectacle, Rock meets Classic, which features a brilliant collaboration between orchestra and well-known rock musicians, will take place in Basel this year for the first Events in Basel: April 2018 6–9 time! If you want to stimulate your kids’ interest in music, take them on one of the many concerts for families or to the Open House at the Musik- schule Riehen, where they can try a variety of instruments themselves. Fun Outings: Beyond Basel 10–11 The MUBA consumer fair is also on the calendar this month where you can pick out some new furniture for your house or garden, buy some fashion- able clothes or jewelry, try a new sport, or just indulge in some of the deli- Markets and Fairs 12–15 cious foods and wines. There is something for everyone, including great childcare! If you are into arts and crafts, don’t miss the Creativa fair that runs in parallel to the MUBA. Thinking outdoors? The nature market in Sports and Recreation 16–17 Riehen will help you select the best plants, seeds, flowers, and accesso- ries for your garden. Looking for reading material? Get some great deals at a large second-hand English book sale. Spring is also a great time for Calendar: April 2018 18–19 outdoor markets, so read on to get a complete overview of Basel’s regular markets. Spring is also the time when those destructive martens become most active; flip to the “Did You Know?” section to learn how you can pro- Workshops, Tours, and Education 20–23 tect your car from expensive marten damage. For the second year, Basel will be hosting BRICKLIVE, the world’s biggest Did You Know? 24–25 show for LEGO®-Fans. If culinary indulgence is more in line with your in- terests, try some of the local and international specialties with the indul- gent 3-day street food festival, discover your new favorite wine at a wine Entertainment: Night on the Town 26–35 tasting or at the Basler Wymärt (Wine Market), or explore the world of gin. If running is more your speed, get a team together for Quer Durch Basel, an exciting annual relay race in the city’s center. Mark Your Calendar: May 2018 back page Families with small children should make their way to the Markthalle mid- month for an information fair designed to introduce parents to the wide variety of services available for kids in the Basel area, including childcare, Ticket Office: Get Your Tickets Now! back page education, parenting, health, sports, and activities. If your kids love trains, read all about the ride-on miniature train parks in the region for good fam- ily fun and adventure for the little ones. Discover the beautiful and fasci- nating ruins of the Landskron castle that will surely please history buffs and nature lovers of any age. In addition to this month’s plethora of great concerts in all musical genres, the Entertainment section is filled with ideas for operas, ballet, theater, comedy, dance festivals and events, as well as musicals and shows includ- ing the “Rocky Horror Show” and “Thriller—Live.” Wishing you a happy start to a new season, Christine

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photo credits: © christine pesold (cover); © susanne hiller (page 3) April 2018 3 Feature Event Offbeat Jazzfestival Basel 2018 music sessions were causing them to seriously consider the organiza- tion’s future—whether to fold or reform. Fortunately, the decision was April 12 – May 16 made to start anew under the name Offbeat. Wanting to remain a cre- Jazz is a musical genre characterized by ative and alternative festival, they struggled financially, counting on improvisation and syncopated (offbeat) Win tickets in our government subsidies and even collections and benefit concerts in the rhythms that originated in the African- Where in Basel? contest early 1990s. By the mid-1990s, they teamed up with Jazzschule Basel American communities of New Orleans (JSB) and together built a successful brand, Offbeat Jazz. Equipped over 100 years ago. Likely a derivative of blues and ragtime music, jazz with good sponsors, media partners, and the support of jazz fan and music today is played and enjoyed by people of all cultures and eth- patron Heivisch, they were able to increase the volume and caliber of nicities and encompasses a wide range of musical elements and styles concerts, attracting big stars like . Offbeat/JSB had be- from all over the world. Jazz has become very mainstream in Basel— come a respected label throughout . Fast-forward 28 years, several restaurants and clubs, such the bird’s eye jazz club, offer jazz and the Offbeat Jazzfestival Basel has grown remarkably in size and music on a regular basis; the annual “Em Bebbi sy Jazz” outdoor jazz importance on a national and international level thanks to the dedica- event in August brings nearly 100 bands to various stages throughout tion and passion of its organizers, some important sponsors and pa- the city center; and the Musik-Akademie Basel now even has a dedi- trons, a massive increase in advertising funds, and an immense rise in cated Jazzcampus. The main source for jazz in Basel, however, is the the audiences, without whom it would all be futile. Offbeat organization that attracts the best musicians from the world of jazz throughout the year, in addi- Offbeat Jazzfestival Basel 2018 tion to organizing the Jazzfesti- The Offbeat Jazzfestival Basel gets bigger and better each year, and val Basel each spring with doz- this year is no exception! World-class jazz will be coming to Basel with ens of world-class concerts more than 30 bands and over 200 musicians from the , spread over a six-week period. Africa, Italy, Scandinavia, Poland, , , Belgium, and the But jazz has not always been at Middle East. Some of the themes of the current program include “Ori- home here; bringing this musi- ent Meets Jazz,” “New Sound,” “Vocals all Over the World,” “The cal genre to Basel has taken a in Jazz,” “Jazz Meets Classic,” and “Swiss Innovation.” This year’s lot of passion, dedication, and festival is meant to be a podium centering on rising stars, exploring the hard work. young and current music scene of jazz, ethnic music, soul, cross-over projects, the new electric jazz, as well as jazz legends from the past The History of Jazz in Basel 45 years, bringing big stars to Basel. Jazz found its way to Switzerland in the 1970s, when Urs Blindenbacher As a part of this year’s Jazzfestival Basel, and three other like-minded, destitute students with no starting capital, the Jazzcampus will be hosting the UNESCO no sponsors, no media partners, and no patrons, decided to organize Jazz Day 2018, a special day featuring Swiss jazz concerts in Basel. Equipped with little more than a passion for jazz, jazz musicians, as well as the Pop and Jazz they learned everything they could from jazz magazines, German broad- categories of the Youth Music Competition, casts of jazz sessions, European jazz festivals, and by listening to vinyls thus also supporting very young musicians. at one of Basel’s three music stores at the time. Together, these four Offbeat will also be presenting interesting young jazz aficionados founded the organization Jazz in Basel and orga- cross-over projects that blur or break down nized their first jazz concert series called “Jazzworkshop” in a club on the stylistic boundaries between electronic Totentanz in 1975. Starting in 1976, the concerts were moved to the first music and jazz. Special mention should be floor of the Safranzunft restaurant, located in the heart of Basel’s old made of the projects with the Basel Sinfo- town. Even though the location was beautiful, with great acoustics and a nietta and saxophone-marvel Marius Neset, big capacity, the room was up a long, steep flight of stairs with no lift. a wonderful project with accordionist Vivi- This presented great challenges for hauling up heavy instruments and ane Chassot, as well as performances of the amplifiers, but the organizers were young, strong, and determined! Jazz Parisian pianist Roberto Negro and the violinist Tobias Preisig. And as at the Safranzunft quickly became the epitome of upstanding, modern with all great festivals, Offbeat will be bringing some big names to Ba- jazz and groundbreaking concerts, with an increasing number of major sel, including 6-time Grammy winner Dianne Reeves; 11-time Grammy U.S. bands as their guests. They received tremendous help from local winner Bobby McFerrin; 4-time Grammy winners and legendary A- newspapers that happily reported on their concert series, as well as Cappella stars from South Africa, Ladysmith Black Mambazo; guitarist from the local radio station, Radio DRS, which became a co-producer. Eric Bibb; John Scofield; Kurt Rosenwinkel; Al Di Meola; and Philip Without the need for big advertising money and expensive media part- Cathérine, as well as Oud star Anouar Brahem with his masterpiece ners, Jazz in Basel was able to remain an “Blue Maqams” and his all-star band with Dave Holland, Django Bates, independent nonprofit organization. Un- and Jack de Johnette. Be sure as well to catch the “debuts” of future fortunately, when the Safranzunft under- stars and legends, as key virtuosos like Danilo Pérez, Stefano Bollani, went renovations in the fall of 1977, they Iiro Rantala, Bugge Wesseltoft, Jasper van’t Hof, and Joachim Kühn lost their stage, forcing the concert series take the stage. to find a new home. The newly built foyer of the Theater Basel turned out to be the The Jazzfestival Basel 2018 will bring out the dreamy sides, the musi- ideal venue for jazz, with an additional cal freedom, the spontaneity, the unplanned, the future-oriented, as smaller stage for smaller concerts. A con- well as the traditional side of jazz. Audiences can look forward to a tinual string of big concert stars made firestorm of improvised music and to new projects in the current jazz Jazz in the Theater a household name for scene! Tickets can be purchased online through Starticket or in person the next 12 years! at the BaslerZeitung (BaZ) in Aeschenplatz, Bider & Tanner, Stadtca- sino Basel, Manor, post offices, the BVB in Barfüsserplatz, Coop City, The Founding of Offbeat Jazz Plattfon Records, and M Parc Dreispitz and Claramarkt. Visit their web- The late 1980s brought about massive changes in the music scene. The site to learn more about the artists at www.jazzfestivalbasel.ch, or go founding members of Jazz in Basel were heavily engaged with their day to www.starticket.ch to buy your tickets. Note: Tickets for the April 14 jobs, and other concert series like the Rheinknie session (later called and May 4 concerts can only be purchased through bird’s eye jazz club. Avo session and now Baloise session), as well as other commercial www.offbeat-concert.ch

4 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com DATE BAND FESTIVAL SERIES / THEME LOCATION / TIME / PRICE April 12 Anouar Brahem Band Orient Meets New York Musical Theater Basel, 20:15 “Blue Maqams” CHF 44–109 April 14 Charette–Reuter–Terzic bird’s eye jazz club & Musikmuseum Cooperation bird’s eye jazz club, 20:30 & 21:45 CHF 12 (purchase through the club) April 16 Rantala–Berglund–Lund Trio Best Piano Trios in Jazz Volkshaus Basel, 20:00 CHF 32–69 April 17 Danilo Pérez–John Patitucci–Brian Blade Best Piano Trios in Jazz Volkshaus Basel, 20:15 “Children of the Light” CHF 39–79 April 17 Elina Duni; Jean-Paul Brodbeck A cooperation with Kulturscheune Liestal Kulturscheune Liestal, 20:30 Tickets at the box office April 19 Omer Avital Quintet Oriental Jazz Volkshaus Basel, 20:15 CHF 30–69 April 20 Kurt Rosenwinkel Group “Caipi” Guitar Night Volkshaus Basel, 20:15 CHF 37–78 April 21 Stefano Bollani Group Italian Night “Napoli Trip” Ziegelhofbrauerei Liestal, 20:15 CHF 37–55 April 23 Viviane Chassot Duets Jazz Meets Classic— Ziegelhofbrauerei Liestal, 20:15 From Piazzolla over Ligeti to Brahem CHF 35–49 April 24 Adam Bałdych & Helge Lien Trio “Brothers” in Jazz Gare du Nord, 20:15 CHF 35–53 April 25 Joachim Kühn “Beauty & Truth” Best Piano Trios in Jazz Gare du Nord, 20:15 Feat. Chris Jennings & Eric Schäfer CHF 35–53 April 27 Ester Rada & Band The Soul Voice of Kaserne Basel, Reithalle, 20:15 CHF 43–65 April 28 La Yegros Cumbia / Electronica Kaserne Basel, Reithalle, 19:30 CHF 28–38 April 28 Modus Quartet “Levant Jazz” A cooperation with Kulturscheune Liestal Kulturscheune Liestal, 20:30 Tickets at the box office April 28 Dengue Dengue Dengue Electronica Kaserne Basel, Rossstall, 23:00 CHF 20 April 29 Andreas Schaerer Virtuoso Kaserne Basel, Reithalle, 20:00 “A Novel of Anomaly” Quartet CHF 37-56 April 30 UNESCO Jazz Day at Jazzcampus Swiss Innovation— Jazzcampus, 17:00–24:00 in cooperation with Jazzcampus Basel Day pass CHF 26 May 1 Swiss Jazzfestival—Lucia Cadotsch and more Jazz-Matinée Jazzcampus Basel, 11:30–14:00 CHF 26 May 1 Bobby McFerrin & Circlesongs Vocal Gala Night Musical Theater Basel, 20:00 CHF 37–129 May 2 Danilo Rea Duo “Italian Dreams” Vino e Jazz Delinat Weindepot (Dreispitz), 20:15 CHF 39–79 May 3 Philip Cathérine & Martin Wind Duo Vino e Jazz Delinat Weindepot (Dreispitz), 20:15 CHF 47 May 4 Eddie Henderson Quartet In cooperation with bird’s eye jazz club bird’s eye jazz club, 20:30 & 21:45 CHF 12 (purchase through the club) May 5 John Scofield “Country for Old Men” Groovin’ Guitar Volkshaus Basel, 20:15 CHF 39–79 May 6 Marius Neset 4tet & Basel Sinfonietta— Jazz Meets Classic Volkshaus Basel, 19:00 “Snowmelt” CHF 35–75 May 8 Ladysmith Black Mambazo “Singing for Freedom” Martinskirche Basel, 20:15 A-Cappella Nonett South Africa CHF 28–89 May 9 Eric Bibb “Migration Blues” Solo & Duets Volkshaus Basel, 20:15 CHF 37–72 May 14 HSLU Big Band & Sheila Jordan HSLU & Jazzcampus & Euromusic Jazzcampus, 19:00 “Remembering George Gruntz & Charlie Parker” Tickets at the box office May 14 Schärli–Moreira–Feigenwinter A cooperation with Kulturscheune Liestal Kulturscheune Liestal, 20:30 Tickets at the box office May 15 Bugge Wesseltoft Solo Piano “Everybody Loves Jazz in Church Dorfkirche Riehen, 20:00 Angels” / Heinz Sauer & Jasper van’t Hof CHF 25–59 May 16 Chico Freeman & Heiri Känzig “The Arrival” Jazz in Church—The Art of Duo Dorfkirche Riehen, 20:00 CHF 20–49

photo credits: © ester rada; © omer avital; © roberto negro; © ladysmith black mambazo; © eric bibb; © john scofield April 2018 5 Events in Basel: April 2018

Charyn, and José-Luis Bocquet that have been met with huge respons- es. As an independent painter, Gefe portrays his generation of urban individualists in a simultaneously affectionate and critical manner, ­encapsulating whole narratives in dense, atmospheric, and usually ­unfathomable acrylic paintings. His distinctive work has brought him numerous awards, grants, and exhibitions. The comprehensive show at Cartoonmuseum Basel is a portrait of Gefe, a narrative artist who has a defining influence on the young Swiss artists’ scene. http://cartoonmuseum.ch

Tour of Theater Basel April 7 and 21 Behind the scenes at Theater Basel the clocks keep ticking day and night. People who come to watch a play often forget how complex a theater production of this kind really is. How are performances organized? How long do rehearsals for a production last? What happens in the wardrobe department? And what do the workshops look like where all the stage sets are not only designed, but also built? On these guided tours of the theater, visitors can see the everyday life of the theater aside from the International Tango Festival performances up close. Take a look at the workshops and discover the Until April 2 secrets of stage machinery. Public guided tours of Theater Basel are of- fered every first and third Saturday of the month from 14:00–15:30. Spac- Visitors and tango enthusiasts from around the world will come to es are limited, so buy your tickets in advance at the online ticket shop, Basel to enjoy this year’s 19th international tango festival called “Oster- at the box office, by phone (061-295-1133) or by e-mail (billettkasse@­ Tango” (Easter Tango). This five-day festival offers parties, concerts, theater-basel.ch); cost of the tour is CHF 16/CHF10 for kids or students. Tango Night, after-hours tango parties, numerous dance perfor- mances, a shop for tango accessories, seminars, workshops, and www.theater-basel.ch many different classes for various dance styles and suitable for all levels of skill. This year’s classes and workshops will be held in vari- The “Eierleset” (Traditional Easter Egg Race) ous locations in Kleinbasel, including the Hotel Merian am Rhein, Tango Schule Basel, Waisenhaus Aula, and Wettsteinhof, all of which April 8 are located within a 10-minute walk from each other and the festi- The Eierleset is an egg race that is traditionally held on the Sunday after val’s center at the Volkshaus in Kleinbasel. They offer tango classes Easter in some of the communities around Basel and which dates back for those with 1 year, 3 years, or at least 5 years of experience, as well to the 16th century. Today, these events are typically organized by local as classes just for beginners at the Tango Schule Basel; so if you have sports clubs and involve two or more teams of several gathers (kids and/ always been interested in tango, here is the perfect chance to give it or adults) and a catcher that compete against each other. For each team, a try. You can visit their German/English website for a full program of about 100 eggs (mostly hard-boiled, but some raw ones as well) are laid events, classes, seminars, and locations; register directly online. out in a row on the street. Then, the gatherers take turns to run from the www.tangobasel.ch starting line to the farthest egg in the row, pick it up, and run back to the start where they throw it to the catcher who tries to catch it in a big flat basket padded with grains and chaff. For some of these runs the gather- Andreas Gefe—Here We Are ers also have to fulfill special tasks, such as walking on stilts, using a Until June 17 crazy bike, pushing a partner in a wheelbarrow, and the like. With these tasks and the eggs flying all over the place (and not always into the bas- Expressive meaningful faces, in which the depicted person’s feelings ket), these races can be rather entertaining to watch. And usually the and essence can be read, characterize the works of the Swiss illustra- remaining eggs are used afterwards for an “Eiertätsch”—a (free) meal of tor, comics artist, and painter Andreas Gefe (*1966). His unconvention- scrambled eggs to be shared by competitors and spectators. al, personal, and internationally renowned oeuvre ranges from careful drawings to corporeal paintings that are rich in color and full of nu- Several communities host these egg races, including the following: ances. For newspapers and magazines, such as Das Magazin, Arlesheim: In front of the “Trotte,” from 13:30 Beobachter, NZZ Folio, and SonntagsZeitung, Gefe has created power- Bottmingen: At Talholzschulhaus, from 14:00 ful and intense images with social and political themes that are known to a wider audience. Additionally, he has published multifaceted comics Muttenz: In the Oberdorf (Bauernhofmuseum), from 14:00 in collaboration with authors like Martin Suter, Charles Lewinsky, Jerome Pratteln: At Schmittiplatz, from 14:00

6 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com Panel Discussion—Same Stories, Different Places English Second-Hand Book Sale April 11 April 13 and 14 The Professional Women’s Group of Basel is pleased to present their The GGG library Basel West, together with Centrepoint, the American panel discussion event “Same Stories, Different Places.” This will be a Women’s Club, and the Anglican Church, will be holding a sale of pre- discussion forum about migration and how our way of life after moving to loved English-language books for children, adolescents, and adults. a new country is affected. More specifically, the obstacles women face in The sale will take place from 10:00–19:00 on Friday, with a free apéro Basel and the repercussions in professional life will be highlighted. The from 17:00–19:00, and from 10:00–17:00 on Saturday, with an all-day evening will start with the presentation of a 15-minute documentary bake sale, at the Basel West library (Allschwilerstrasse 90 in Basel), called “Where the Magic Happens—Outside Your Comfort Zone” (Nine which can be reached by tram 6 (Allschwilerplatz) or bus 36 (Morgar- stories, nine countries—illustrate the challenges facing newcomers by tenring). Donations of gently used books—particularly children’s books settling into a multicultural city like ). The topic of migration will and fiction for all ages—are welcome, as are comic books, DVDs, and be discussed, and invited panel members will talk about their experience Blu-ray discs. Please help by donating books, but keep in mind that of migrating to Switzerland, ups, downs, and tips for others. The panel storage space is limited, so double-check the condition of your dona- discussion will last approximately 45 minutes, followed by an additional tion. The suggested copyright for non-fiction titles is 2011–2017; mate- 15 minutes that will be dedicated to questions from the attendees. All are rials not accepted include textbooks, encyclopedias, VHS tapes, audio welcome to attend; cost is CHF 20 for non-members and free for mem- CDs, LPs, books on CD or tape, computer software and console games, bers of the PWG. You can register in advance for the event online, but or magazines. Books can be dropped off directly at the Basel West li- last-minute drop-ins are also welcome! The event will begin with an brary until April 13 on Tuesday to Friday from 10:00–19:00 and on Sat- apéro at 19:00 and will take place at Centrepoint (Lohnhof 8) in Basel. urday from 10:00–17:00. If you have any questions or would like to vol- www.pwg-basel.ch unteer some time, contact them at [email protected]. www.awcbasel.org/book-sale Children’s Theater—The Valiant Little Tailor April 11, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28, and 29 Photo Exhibit—Spotlight The classic tale by the Grimm Brothers, “Das tapfere Schneiderlein” (The April 13–15 Valiant Little Tailor), will be presented by the Basler Kinder Theater in Body image—what does it mean? It Basel dialect every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. This is a charming can mean passion and hurt, beauty story of a tailor who kills seven flies while eating, which inspires him to and shame, love and hate. Our bodies carve the words “Seven at a Stroke” on his belt. As he goes out into the are our vessels, they are what makes world, everyone believes that they have a hero in front of them, including us human. We walk, we smile, we the king who then asks him for help. The play is suitable for families with speak, we dance, we fight, we cry, we kids ages 4 and up. Tickets are CHF 15 for kids ages 4–16, CHF 20 for leap… Our bodies are unique miracles, adults, or CHF 10 and CHF 15 with the Familienpass. yet we are reduced to features deemed www.baslerkindertheater.ch “attractive” or “unattractive”. The paranoia one feels when looking in the mirror is a concept so familiar and so Basler Wymärt (Basel Wine Market) corrupt that the artists decided to April 12–14 bring it into the light, literally. “Spot- light” is based on the idea that wom- The Basler Wymärt is a small, fine, and friendly wine fair. It will feature en, specifically young girls, are filled 45 regional, national, and international wine vendors, each with their with doubt about their figures and the finest wines on display for your tasting pleasure (for a list of the ven- way they are presented to the world. The issue of body image, while dors, go to their website and click on “Aussteller”). This sixth edition of widely known, is rarely showcased like it is at this photo exhibit by the Basler Wymärt will take place at the Alte Markthalle (a short walk Anne and Emma Kohler. Here, 12 fearless models share their deepest from the SBB), a trendy location for eating and drinking that can ac- insecurities, their pride, and their beliefs about body image. The orig- commodate 800 guests daily. The Wymärt runs from 16:00–21:00 on inal idea was to photograph the body parts the subjects most hated Thursday and Friday and from 15:00–20:00 on Saturday. Entrance to the about themselves, but the shooting evolved into a celebration of the wine fair itself costs CHF 10, and you will need to leave a CHF-5 de- parts they love. By stepping into the spotlight and declaring their hid- posit for a wine glass, which will be reimbursed to you upon exit. There den anxieties, they reclaimed their power. Be sure to experience this is no need to register in advance and no obligation to buy, but entrance very powerful photo exhibit at Hauptstrasse 36 in Arlesheim.­ You can is restricted to ages 18 and over. Come by public transport and enjoy! view the exhibit on April 13 from 19:00–21:00, as well as on April 14 www.basler-wymaert.ch and 15 from 10:00–17:00; the artists and models will be in attendance on the opening night.

Choir Concert April 14 and 15 The orchestra L’arpa festant (with period instruments) and the Basler Gesangverein (Basel Singing Club) will be presenting Felix Mendels- sohn Bartholdy’s 114. Psalm “Since Israel moved out of Egypt,” op. 51 for 8-part choir and orchestra, and Symphony No. 2 “Hymn of Praise,” op. 52 for soli, choir, and orchestra. The concert will take place at the Martinskirche at 19:30 on Saturday and at 17:00 on Sunday. Tickets cost CHF 40–70 (half price for students) and can be purchased at Bider & Tanner in person or online at www.biderundtanner.ch. www.bs-gesangverein.ch photo credits: © tangoschule basel; © andreas gefe, 2007 (butcher); © basler wymärt; © anne kohler (spotlight) April 2018 7 Events in Basel: April 2018 (continued)

ture of Nature” (creating a tree structure from the number sequence 1:3:5:7:9), and the work of the American concrete poet Robert Lax (1915–2000), whom Bick corresponded with. For 10 years, Bick has been working with two singular grid structures as a basis for all his drawings and paintings. He transfers the lines onto the work’s surface, keeping some elements and editing out others. His practice is thus one of constant evolution, with each new work existing as a variation of pre- vious versions. Finally, by incorporating painterly elements into the multi-layered works, the resulting pieces generate an interplay be- tween gesture and geometry, rational and irrational processes. This method of reinvention—integral to Bick’s practice—references key in- fluences within the abstract and concrete movements, in particular Klee’s concretized version of nature and Lax’s contemplation of the world through an ordered sequence of words. The exhibit includes new BRICKLIVE pieces, as well as works that have been re-painted over the past 5–10 April 20–29 years, covering or scraping off versions that Bick feels could take fur- BRICKLIVE, the world’s biggest show for LEGO®-Fans, will be back ther interrogation. Von Bartha will be open for this exhibit Tuesday to in Basel for the second year in a row. BRICKLIVE is the ultimate Friday from 14:00–18:00 and Saturday from 11:00–16:00, or by appoint- LEGO® experience that is sure to bring out the child in anyone. The ment; entrance is free. show features numerous sections—Star Wars, Friends, City, Cre- www.vonbartha.com ator, Technic, Duplo, Ninjago, Architecture, Minecraft, or the amaz- ing fan zone—where you can play with more than 2 million LEGO® bricks, limited only by your imagination. Fans can jump into the Jeudi Cirque (Circus Thursday) LEGO® pits and build together—the little ones with Duplos and giant April 19 LEGO®, the slightly bigger fans can build and drive their own LEGO® Set up at the Dreispitz, Station Circus features various circus acts cars, and the adults can build a house or large-scale architecture. throughout the year. Jeudi Cirque is circus on a high level that performs Visitors will also marvel at the works of the best amateur and pro- on one Thursday evening per month. Local and international artists per- fessional LEGO® artists from around the world who will present form excerpts of their latest programs for the enjoyment of their audi- their creations in the “Fan Zone / AFOL.” BRICKLIVE will take place ence. The show will start at 20:00, and the circus bar is open before and at Halle 1 of the Messe Basel, and while a separate event, will run after the show to enhance the circus ambience. Tickets are CHF 25, in parallel to the MUBA. Tickets for BRICKLIVE are CHF 18 for kids CHF 18 for students, and can be purchased through www.starticket.ch. ages 3–12, CHF 24 for those ages 13 and up, and free for kids under www.stationcircus.ch age 3. You can also get a VIP ticket for CHF 49 that includes access to the VIP lounge with free snacks and drinks, a goodie-bag filled with surprises, as well as access to BRICKLIVE one hour before it Street Food Festival opens to the public, allowing you to play and build in peace before April 20–22 the crowds arrive. The ticket to BRICKLIVE also serves as your en- Street food is commonly found in the United States and Asia, where trance ticket to the MUBA on that day, and if you have already paid street vendors cook, serve, and sell their specialties right from their your MUBA ticket, the price of that ticket will be deducted from your food carts in the streets of New York, Bangkok, and Tokyo, but has also same-day entry to BRICKLIVE; holders of a MUBA card will receive spread to European cities such as Berlin. This trend now also comes to a CHF 9 discount on their BRICKLIVE ticket. a few cities in Switzerland, including Basel, with one Street Food Festi- www.bricklive.ch val in the spring and one in the fall. Everyone who loves international cuisine and a non-stop feast should make their way to the Messe­ gelände at the Messe Basel on Friday from 17:30–24:00, Saturday from 11:30–24:00, or Sunday from 11:30–19:00. The great variety of dishes will be unique, inexpensive, and prepared with love by amateur chefs and professional caterers alike. Explore international foods, music, drinks, and fun in a lively environment. Entrance is free. www.streetfood-festivals.ch

Open House at the Musikschule Riehen April 20–27 The Musikschule Riehen, a part of the Musik-Akademie Basel, will be hosting a week-long open house with activities for everyone interested in music. On April 20, the rhythmic class of the Kindergarten 1 and 2 students will give a performance at 16:30. On April 21, all the instru- ments they teach will be presented in the Musiksaal starting at 10:00. Gallery Exhibit—Andrew Bick Here, teachers will be on hand to acquaint you with the instruments April 14 – May 26 and help you find one that is suitable for you. On April 22, you can listen The von Bartha gallery in Basel presents a solo exhibition of new works to numerous teacher concerts, and from April 23–27, all are welcome by British artist Andrew Bick, one of the leading contemporary paint- to enter the school and observe any of the ongoing instrument classes. ers. Bick’s technically complex and layered pieces merge drawing and For a list of instruments and times, download the flyer “Programm Tag painting, line and plane, transparency and opacity, to form a complex der offenen Tür PDF, 179,3 KB” from their website. There is no cost and whole. The exhibition takes two sources of inspiration as a starting no registration required; simply come to Rössligasse 51 in Riehen. point: the German artist Paul Klee’s lecture diagrams, from “The Na- www.musik-akademie.ch

8 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com VU The Exquisite Costumes of Venetian Carnival Balls April 21 and 22 April 21 – October 7 A cup, a kettle, a few This special new ex- cubes of sugar—a neatly hibition at the Spiel- dressed, extremely me- zeug Welten Muse- ticulous, conscientious, um is permeated by and orderly man makes a the charm and mys- cup of tea with the utmost care, accuracy, and perfection to the last ticism of carnival in detail. He devotes himself to even the most harmless little things with Venice. It focuses on the utmost seriousness, very calmly—very, very calmly. But little by the exquisite cos- little, the tension in this tea ceremony rises between laughter and tumes that continue shudder. In a mixture of object theater, miniature circus, and unwitting to give the Venetian clown, Vu looks sensitively and with a lot of humor into the depths of carnival balls their the seemingly unspectacular. This presentation is ideal for families legendary extrava- with kids ages 7 and up; it lasts about 45 minutes and is without words. gance to this day. There will be two performances at the Vorstadt Theater on Saturday at Only the most elab- 19:00 and Sunday at 11:00. Tickets are CHF 25 for adults, CHF 18 for orate costume will students, and CHF 10 for kids ages 16 and under; simply fill out their suffice for an ap- reservation form online to reserve tickets for pick-up 30 minutes be- pearance at one of fore the performance. the famous private www.vorstadt-theater.ch balls. The perfect interplay of a variety of craftsmen and Sunday Matinée Concert women is essential April 22 to the creation of the gown. A goldsmith CHAARTS Chamber Aartists with pianist Fasil Say will be playing who has mastered the art of enameling is needed, or an umbrella ­Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major and Schubert’s Quintet in maker who can make the perfect old-fashioned parasol. You won’t A major op. 114 at the Martinskirche at 11:00. Tickets are CHF 46–63, get anywhere without an artist who can make the obligatory fans or a free for kids under age 12. cobbler to create suitable customized footwear. The outfit is the main www.konzerte-basel.ch concern. Plenty of creativity and exemplary craftsmanship are a must. Only the finest and most exquisite materials are even consid- ered. Records from the year 1094 are the first to mention the carnival Family Concert-Theater—Ball Laden (Ball Shop) in Venice. It experienced its heyday in the 18th century. Celebrating April 22 carnival has always been a boisterous affair for Venetians. It lasts In “Ball Shop,” it’s all about playing with round shapes—everyday ob- 11 days and has come to be one of the most famous celebrations in jects such as balls, plates, and wheels are surprisingly transformed the world; its purpose is to make fun of the established upper class. into musical instruments. Another theme is musical “round” forms— The historic backdrop of the city puts the finishing touch on the Vene- refrains, rondos, and circle songs go full circle, always leading to new tian carnival. Its revival in the mid-1970s has allowed many handi- variations and ending up back where they started. This rolling musical crafts previously threatened with extinction to flourish. The costumes theater collage with compositions by John Cage, Wolfgang Reifeneder, in this special exhibition are from a private collection and were cus- and Mauricio Kagel is for four music-playing ball players and for listen- tom-made by the best craftsmen and women in the industry. All work ers over age 4. This concert-theater by the PhanTasten will be per- was done in France or elsewhere in Europe, using many techniques formed as a part of the Familienkonzerte series of the Gare des Enfants that are on the verge of extinction. and is ideal for families with kids starting at age 5. It will be held at the www.spielzeug-welten-museum-basel.ch Gare du Nord, located on the left side of the Badischer Bahnhof in Ba- sel, at 11:00. Tickets are CHF 10 for kids, CHF 15 for adults, and CHF 30 for a family card (or CHF 25 with Familienpass). www.garedunord.ch/gare-des-enfants/familienkonzerte disco party is a great place for children of all ages to dance their hearts out. Children of any age are invited to join the dance party between 13:00–16:00. Parents must stay and are responsible for their own Jazz Concert at the Tinguely Museum ­children. Parents are welcome to join the dancing or relax and April 27 enjoy refreshments. Entrance is CHF 4 (CHF 6 if they are not members From 16:00–18:00 on the last Friday of every month, top jazz perform- of the BCT), which includes syrup drinks, water, and popcorn. E-mail ers are giving concerts in the space dedicated to the current exhibition [email protected] for more details or to sign up. at the Tinguely Museum, providing a musical highlight and a point of www.baselchildrenstrust.ch focus. The concert on April 27 will feature the Marc Miralta Flamenco Reunion and is free with admission to the museum. Zirkus Rägeboge www.roche-n-jazz.ch April 28 and 29 The young talents at Basel’s circus school, Zirkus Rägeboge, are cor- BIP BOP Dance Party dially inviting all spectators to watch their latest program “Götterpfeile April 28 zum Glück” (God’s arrows for luck) at Querfeldhalle in the Gundelding- BIP BOP dances are a Basel Children’s Trust event for young children erfeld, Dornacherstrasse 192 in Basel. Entrance costs CHF 15 for held at the Quartierzentrum Bachletten (QUBA, Bachlettenstrasse 12, adults and CHF 9 for kids. Basel). With a mix of music from the 70s to today’s hits, the BIP BOP www.zirkusschulebasel.ch/index.php/kalender photo credits: © mch messe schweiz ag (bricklive); © alexis dore (vu); © spielzeug welten museum basel (exquisite costumes) April 2018 9 Fun Outings: Beyond Basel

Ruins of the Landskron Castle Sold at auction as a national asset, the ruin served as a quarry for de- Leymen, France cades, until it was purchased in 1856 by the Barons of Reinach, who put an immediate end to the quarry operation. Despite some occasional Just a 25-minute drive from Basel, and a few minutes over the border maintenance work, and its classification in 1923 as a historical monu- into France near Leymen, sit the ruins of 700 years of history. The Lands­ ment, the ruins continued to deteriorate until they reached a critical kron castle, not to be confused with the castle of the same name in state in the 1940s. After that, it became possible to secure and reha- Austria, sits majestically on a hilltop in the southern part of Alsace, bilitate most of the endangered parts, thanks to collections from Swit- while the south-east foot of the ruins lies in Flüh, Switzerland. For cen- zerland and construction-site volunteers. In 1970, the area was fenced turies, the Landskron has left its mark on the Leimental—first, as a in and a colony of monkeys was installed, but as this displeased the castle, a sign that the nobility claimed power; then as a fortress, reveal- donors and volunteers, the unfortunate experience was abandoned ing the tension existing between the European powers; and finally, as 10 years later and the ruins were once again for sale. The small mu- ruin, witness to the fragility of everything. nicipality of Leymen could not afford to buy it as the costs of repairs, The castle was built as a summer residence around 1297 by the Münch maintenance, operation, and safety measures were simply too high. In family, a rich, aristocratic family from Basel, who possessed it for six gen- an effort to preserve history, the Franco-Swiss Association Pro Lands­ erations. In the mid-1400s, the knight Burkhardt de Landskron suc- kron was created, and through the support of its now over 1,000 mem- cumbed to injuries received in a battle on the river Birs near St. Jakob, bers, they were able to acquire the ruins, with the goal of preserving inflicted by a single rock thrown by an injured Swiss. The castle was then and even to some extent restoring them. Thus far, € 1.2 million has taken under control by another rich and powerful family, the Reich von been spent on renovation work, such as consolidation of the tower and Reichenstein, who not only turned the castle into one of the most beauti- the palace, restoration of the entrance, paving of access paths, and ful structures in the area, but also fortified it to resist the Swiss confeder- building of two look-out platforms that allow visitors to get a breathtak- ates. This family were generous benefactors to the area around Maria­ ing view of the surrounding area. stein, also rebuilding the chapel that had been destroyed by fire and which Over the centuries, the Landskron has belonged to many noblemen, bears their name to this day. In 1541, Thüring Reich von Reichenstein fell but today it belongs to many people. A visit to the ruins of this once from the top of the cliff and survived. His grateful father had a tableau magnificent castle, with its rich history and breathtaking view of the painted in honor of this miracle, which depicts the newly built Landskron area, is a treat at any time of the year. You can drive and park at the foot castle in the background; this painting still hangs today in the chapel of of the ruins, or you can park at the bottom of the gently sloping hill and the Reich von Reichenstein. Under their reign, however, the castle was hike the whole way up. There are several small eateries at the base of witness to a lot of turmoil. First it was occupied by the Solothurns in 1468, the path where you can enjoy some local specialties. You can also reach then later by the Swedes during the 30-year war. In 1570, the Reich fam- the ruins by tram 10 (stop called Leymen Station), followed by a 20-min- ily wanted to sell it to the city of Basel, but the Habsburg family opposed it. ute walk to the castle ruins. For more information, you can purchase The treaty of Westfalia in 1648 marked a turning point, when the region the Landskron guide booklet for about € 7 at the restaurant “Hunter,” of Alsace, and consequently the Landskron, was returned to France. located below the castle, or at one of the bookstores or the mayor’s of- The fortress was once again enlarged and was eventually used as a fice in the town of Leymen. Admission to the ruins is free. state prison from 1690 to 1789, mainly for political prisoners and the www.ruine-landskron.eu mentally ill. One of its prisoners, Bernard Duvergez, had been a court- ier at the French court who had a love affair with a young lady that dis- pleased the minister. A “lettre de cachet” ordered by the king sent him to prison, where he was held for 21 years. As the story goes, the young lady searched for him for over 20 years, learning of his whereabouts from a local hostel owner in Flüh. He died just days after being freed by revolutionaries looking for political prisoners. His heart-wrenching love story became the subject of the novel, “The Prisoner of Landskron.” The Landskron saw its final hour of glory at the end of December 1813, when it was destroyed by Bavarian and Austrian troops in the war against Napoleon. As the cannonballs were not able to completely de- stroy the 5-meter fortress walls, troops were sent in the spring of 1814 to destroy what was left of the fort using explosives. Thanks to the in- tervention of a young priest, a native of Leymen who managed to con- vince the conquerors that the over 500-year old tower and dungeon could better serve as a testament to their victory than if it lay as a pile of rubble, the tower was spared. The Landskron is the only castle in the Sundgau area to have survived the revolution.

10 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com Night Walk Through Mulhouse April 7 The neighboring city of Mulhouse, about 40 minutes by car or train from Basel, is the second-largest town in the region of Alsace after Stras- bourg. A mix of older traditional timbered houses and modern build- ings, it is best known for two of its fabulous museums—the largest automobile (Cité de l’Automobile) and railway (Musée Français du Che- min de Fer) museums in the world. If you have yet to explore Mulhouse and would like to partake in an unusual guided visit, join them for their 13th annual “Rando de Nuit” (Night Walk) through the city. On a mis- sion to chase away winter, hundreds of people gather each year in ear- ly spring, starting at 20:00 at the city’s stadium, the “Stade de I’Ill.” Participants are provided with a flyer and a glowing object before de- parture at 21:00. The approximately 10-kilometer walk around town is guided by volunteers from the Club Vosgien Mulhouse et Crêtes. There is a “refueling” planned near the half-way point, and another snack is provided at the finish back at the stadium. The night hike is open to all—families, leisurely strollers, and sportsmen alike; participation is Ysebähnli am Rhy. Children and adults can ride small-scale steam, die- free and no registration is needed, you can simply show up! sel, and electric trains at the Ysebähnli am Rhy (Little Train on the Rhein)­ once per month from 11:00–18:00. Located at the Schweizerhalle in www.tourisme-mulhouse.com/FR/planifiez/voir-faire-vivre/ Pratteln, the 5- and 7.25-inch tracks make for good fun for young and old detail/234007049_rando-de-nuit.html as they guide the small-scale trains through gardens and between trees. Entrance to the grounds is free; rides cost CHF 1 for kids and CHF 3 for adults. Multiple-ride tickets can also be purchased, and discounts are Kids on Ice—Heidi available to Familienpass holders. There is a kiosk and barbecue on site April 8 to round out the family outing, and large tents invite visitors to linger. Kids on Ice is bringing the best- These trains run roughly once per month, starting this year on April 7; loved Swiss children’s story to check their website for a calendar. www.ysebaehnli-am-rhy.ch the ice! Two hundred children Swiss Vapeur Parc. Located 2 hours15 minutes from Basel, this fabulous from the Winterthur ice skating miniature city with small-scale ride-on trains is well worth the drive for club alongside 100 tap dancers serious train aficionados of all ages. When visitors board one of the from all over Switzerland will miniature trains, they will embark on a scenic journey on around 1.5 km take to the ice to live music by of track! They will travel through a miniature village consisting of 25 Andrew Bond and under the di- buildings, complete with a bank and a church, an artificial lake, several rection of Dance Studio Borak, bridges, tunnels, viaducts, railway points, level crossings, and 130 sig- for a magnificent show at the nals. There are also many miniature buildings that are essential for op- Hallenstadion in Zürich. Guest erating trains, such as a rotunda, train stations, and depots. With more stars for the show, including than 19,000 m2 of trees and greenery, the Swiss Vapeur Parc will en- Swiss ice skating champions in chant visitors, whether they take the train or explore on foot. The park several disciplines, will also be opens this year on March 17; entry includes unlimited train rides for the welcomed. And finally, for the ic- day and costs CHF 17 for adults and CHF 14 for kids ages 3–16. From ing on the cake, Kids on Ice will March 30 to April 15, the Swiss Vapeur Parc will be celebrating Easter in present the 11-time tap-dancing world champion Daniel Borak. Treat style—discover the park fully decorated for Easter and solve the riddles the whole family to this show; tickets are CHF 35–75 for adults and to find the colorful eggs that Capucine, the red fowl, has left around the CHF 20–60 for kids. park. The Swiss Vapeur Parc is a little slice of picture-postcard Switzer- www.ticketcorner.ch land situated on the banks of Lake Geneva and can easily be combined with a day-trip to Montreux or a visit to Switzerland’s prettiest castle, Château Chillon (www.chillon.ch). www.swissvapeur.ch Train Fun for Families If you or your kids are crazy about trains, why not visit a miniature train park? At these parks, visitors young and old can to ride on miniature versions of real trains that travel around tracks through parks, gar- dens, and forests. It is guaranteed excitement for adventurous train- loving kids and a wonderful day out for the whole family. There are sev- eral opportunities to visit miniature ride-on train parks in Basel and DISCOVERY TRIP beyond; below is a short list in order of their proximity to Basel. Dampfbahn Basel. On the last Sunday of every month from spring until IN A VINTAGE TRAM. autumn, the Dampfbahn Basel (Steam Train Basel), takes its enthusi- astic passengers for rides around the Basel PUK (Psychiatrische Uni- versitätsklinik). Children (and parents) can ride on these miniature steam trains around the PUK grounds. Rides are offered from 14:00– 17:00 for free, but donations are accepted and will go directly to benefit Dates: Every Sunday from 10.30 to 11.30 am and 11.45 am to the clinic. The PUK is located in Basel and can easily be reached by bus, 12.45 pm Prices: adults CHF 28, children 6 – 16 CHF 14 tram, or car. For more information on dates, how to get there, and their fleet of mini steam trains, you can visit their German-only website. BASEL.COM www.dampfbahn-basel.ch photo credits: © verein pro landskron, m. wagner; © albrecht kauw (burg landskron); © dachcom (kids on ice); © swiss vapeur parc (train fun for families) April 2018 11 Markets and Fairs

MUBA the senses, the bakery for children, the tasting restaurant, or an urban April 20–29 gardening area, visitors will experience a sensual and inspiring dining world of delicious, healthy, and sustainable food. Additionally, there are In existence for over 100 years, MUBA is the largest and oldest public tons of activities for the kids at Family World, as well as at the BRICK- consumer fair in Switzerland! Every year in late winter or early spring, LIVE (running in parallel; see Basel Events), and at the muba-Kinder- MUBA presents exciting products and services to look at, learn about, land. sample, taste, play with, order, buy, and/or simply enjoy. You can find everything from appliances, art, clothing, food, home furnishings, jew- Childcare: If you want to peruse the different offerings, browse for fur- niture, or enjoy a wine tasting without having to drag your kids along, elry, leather, renovations, and wines to activities, innovations and de- you can leave them with a professional childcare service at the muba- sign, international wares, nature, recreation, sports, vacation, and so Kinderland set up in Halle 2. It offers lots of activities for the kids, in- much more. There will be daily activities as well as lots of experimental cluding ride-on toys, a climbing wall, carts, bouncy castles, dress-up learning programs for school-aged kids, and many FC Basel stars will castles, arts and crafts, and much more. Kids ages 3 and up can be stop by for autograph sessions. The food court will have something for dropped off for CHF 5 per hour; open from 10:00–19:00 daily. even the pickiest family members, and many vendors will offer spe- cialty foods and wines for tasting. Opening Hours: Fair hours are from 10:00–19:00 daily. The wine- and food-tasting section (second floor right side) is open from 11:00–20:00, The main highlight of this year’s MUBA is INSPIRATION.live, which de- and the center courtyard stays open later most days. scribes the MUBA 2018 commitment to breaking new ground, repre- senting new things, and creating a place of mutual inspiration. Embod- Admission Price: A day-pass costs CHF 15 for adults; CHF 10 for students, ied by this year’s MUBA poster that shows a sprouting garden of ideas interns, and teens ages 12–16; entrance is free for kids under age 16 if and inspiration, newly conceived concepts of space and interaction accompanied by an adult. Holders of the GA and U-Abo pay only CHF 10, form the basis of an experience-oriented space in which exhibitors and Familienpass holders pay CHF 10 for the whole family, and Colour-Key visitors are offered a new platform for exchange. Like the water on the holders get in for free. Entrance after 17:00 each day is free. Note that germ, INSPIRATION.live aims to move the visitor from the role of con- your MUBA ticket is also valid for the Creativa Basel fair that runs in par- sumer to producer of ideas. An inspired visitor becomes an enthusias- allel. If you think you will go more than once, consider purchasing the tic customer. The four spatially interlinked areas—BASEL.live, START- “MUBA Friends Card.” It costs CHF 28 and allows free entrance to MUBA UP.live, YOU.live, and DESIGN.live—form the thematic focal points of and Creativa for their duration. In addition, the MUBA Friends Card pro- Halle 2.0. In order to stimulate the revival, partnerships with art and vides free or discounted entrance to many other fairs around Switzerland cultural organizations are sought. Another highlight of MUBA 2018 is and nearby France and Germany for one year, including the Basel Wein- FOOD.live, a platform dedicated to the topic of “Future Food” that pres- messe (wine fair) and Feinmesse (gourmet fair) in the fall! ents food trends interactively. In the cooking studio, the laboratory of www.muba.ch

Handbag Sale Information Fair for Parents with Small Children April 6 and 7 April 14 For the third time, two charitable organiza- The Department for Youth and Family Support of Canton Basel’s Edu- tions will jointly hold a two-day sec- cation Department and the medical services of the Health Department ond-hand handbag sale. Zonta are once again organizing an information day for parents of young chil- International and Soroptimist dren (0–5 years old). From 10:00–15:00, more than 30 institutions will International will be col- present their services in the field of childcare, education, parenting, lecting ladies’ handbags in health, and movement. For non-German parents, guided tours will be good condition and selling offered in various languages throughout the day. There will be an ac- them to raise money for companying program with games and face painting for the children, as their organizations that help well as a second-hand clothing and toy sale. Specialists from daycare refugee women in need. The centers, playgroups, or other institutions for early support are welcome handbag sale will take place at at the fair. The fair offers an ideal networking and exchange platform the Elisabethenkirche in Basel on Friday for parents and various institutions. This event will take place at the from 16:00–20:00 and on Saturday from 10:00–16:00. To learn more Markthalle, just a few minutes’ walk from the Basel SBB; admission about these two charitable organizations, visit their websites. is free. http://basel.zonta.ch; www.soroptimist-basel.ch www.altemarkthalle.ch

12 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com gardening exchange corner, where you can exchange seedlings, seeds, gardening tools, or even just advice for free. They also offer lunch of seasonal foods and a variety of activities for the children! www.riehen.ch/natur-und-umwelt/natur-und-umweltschutz/ naturmaert

Pottery and Artists’ Market April 28 – May 1 Come to Schloss Beuggen, a gorgeous castle on the banks of the Rhein Kids’ Flea Market in Kleinbasel in Rheinfelden, Germany, to enjoy the nice atmosphere of the castle April 18 while browsing the thousands of pots and artistic works. This market will take place from 11:00–20:00 on Saturday to Monday, and from Claramattpark is the location for a giant spring flea market hosted by 11:00–18:00 on Tuesday. The castle can be reached by car in about Robi-Spiel-Aktionen from 13:30–17:00. This flea market is dedicated to 25 minutes or by train in 20 minutes. the selling of kids’ second-hand clothes, books, games, videos, toys, sports equipment, and so on. Not only can you find great deals there, www.schloss-beuggen.de you can also sell your own items. No pre-registration is necessary, sim- ply show up, spread your items, and someone will come by to collect the Flohmarkt auf dem Dach (Fleamarket on the Roof) stand fee of CHF 8 for 2 m2, CHF 12 for 3 m2, and CHF 16 for 4 m2. April 29 www.robi-spiel-aktionen.ch This flea market and collectors’ fair is the largest in northwest Switzer- land, with about 200 stands and 10,000 visitors. It will be held on the roof Repair Market of the Interio in Pratteln from 8:30–16:00. The venue is completely cov- April 21 ered, so it is great in any weather. Here you can find agriculture, antiques, appliances, arts and crafts, bicycles, camping, clothes, coins, collectibles, The Quartiertreffpunkt BURG (Burgweg 7, Basel) is the location for this electronics, games, garden, household, jewelry, motorcycle clothing, mu- one-of-a-kind market from 11:00–14:00. If you have items that need sical instruments, sports, stamps, tools, watches, and so much more. repair, such as small appliances, chairs, clothing, computers, or toys, don’t throw them away but bring them to this market, where volunteers www.flohmarktaufdemdach.ch will be on hand to try and repair them. This initiative is not only great for the environment, but a nice way to meet people and chat over some cake and coffee. Alternatively, if you are good at crafts and enjoy work- Creativa Basel ing with wood, metal, fabric, needles and thread, and/or soldering April 26–29 irons, perhaps you would like to volunteer some time on that day to The Creativa fair, which runs in parallel to MUBA, is aimed at those help repair items. You can sign up for this task on their website. who are in a creative profession or who simply like to be creative in www.reparier-bar.ch their spare time. If you enjoy doing crafts at home, come and learn about new products, developments, and techniques; see special shows; visit the 50 exhibitors; and join in the many workshops. You Children’s Flea Market at Breite can paint pictures with the newest types of paints, create jewelry April 21 with beads of all kinds, and even decorate your own dishware with Treffpunkt Breite will be hosting a children’s flea market specializing in colorful ceramic paints. And if you become inspired, you can pur- children’s second-hand clothing and toys. Children and parents are chase a variety of craft materials on site. Open daily from 10:00– welcome to sell their own items in the square between Treffpunkt and 19:00 in the Foyer of Halle 1.0. Day-passes for adults are CHF 15, Cécile-Ines-Loos. Sellers can start setting up their wares at 9:30, the CHF 12 online; kids under age 16 are free if accompanied by a pay- sale will take place from 10:00–14:00, and there will be an open-air ing adult, otherwise CHF 10 for unaccompanied kids ages 12–16. café starting at 11:00. The fee for selling items is CHF 5, and for optimal Holders of a GA and U-Abo pay only CHF 10 for any day, holders of presentation of wares, there will be optional tables (CHF 10) and fixed the Familienpass pay only CHF 10 for the whole family, and Colour benches (CHF 5) to rent. The market will only take place in good weath- Key holders get in for free. Tickets are also valid for the MUBA on er; for more information call 061-312-9188. the same day. Entrance is free after 17:00. www.nachbarnetz.ch www.creativa-basel.ch naturMärt (Nature Market) in Riehen April 28 From 9:00–16:00, the annual nature market will be held at the Dorfplatz in Riehen for the 11th time. Here you can buy local plants, herbs, seed- lings, products, beautiful flower arrangements, and stone bird baths as well as receive lots of practical tips and advice on non-toxic gardening, composting, promotion of biodiversity around the house, rare garden birds, bird houses, and how to recover species in the garden. You can buy butterfly-friendly plants and even buy or build your own bee hotel. The motto of this year’s market is “Wild Corners in Field and Garden.” Learn how to create small structures as habitats with a pile of stones, a hedge, or a tree. With a wild corner in the garden or in the fields, we can create habitats for many animals who will thank us by exterminating pests and ensuring a healthy balance in nature. There will also be a photo credits: © mch messe schweiz ag (muba, creativa); © pixabay (handbag sale, children's flea market) April 2018 13 Markets and Fairs (continued)

Overview of Basel’s Regular Markets Whether you are looking to buy local produce, regional specialties, antiques, or cheap goods, you will enjoy the various markets that you can regu- larly visit in and around Basel. To promote the sale of regional products, the organizers have designed a label or sticker, the “Regio-Label,” with which vendors can mark locally produced fruits, vegetables, cheese, honey, or other products. The table below includes the farmers’ markets, flea markets, and other markets that are held in Basel on a weekly or bi-monthly basis. www.bs.ch/en/Portrait/markets.html

WHAT WHERE & WHEN GOODS Farmers’ Market Marktplatz Large selection of baked goods, flowers, fruit, honey, meat, mushrooms, spices, Tuesday to Thursday: 7:00–14:00 vegetables, etc. A few food stands and an outdoor café make for a well-rounded visit. Friday and Saturday: 7:00–18:00 Gourmet Market Marktplatz Street-food fair with creative, healthy, fast, and uncomplicated food, such as delicious Monday: 8:30–14:00 local burgers, curry sausage, other grilled meats, meatballs, country cuts and French fries in different variations, piadinas and various sandwiches, assorted breads and pastries, as well as coffee specialties. Numerous seating areas will entice you to linger. New Wares’ Market Barfüsserplatz Hand-crafted items, clothing, food, fragrances, jewelry, leather, delicacies, etc. Attractive Thursday: 9:00–20:00 food stalls complete the visit. (except on public holidays or during Herbstmesse & Christmas market) Flea Market Barfüsserplatz Used items, rarities, and antiques of all kinds. Second and fourth Wednesday of the month: 7:30–19:00 (except on public holidays or during Herbstmesse & Christmas market) Flea Market Petersplatz Anything from antiques, clothes, coins, dishes, and more. The center of the square is Saturday: 7:30–16:00 reserved for a children’s flea market where kids ages 6–14 can sell their own toys and (except on public holidays or during books from 8:30–15:00. They can register on the spot for a CHF 5 fee; bring your own Herbstmesse) blanket. Farmers’ Market Matthäusmarkt In front of the Matthäuskirche in Kleinbasel; produce, honey, baked goods, and other (Kleinbasel) local products. There are also seasonal markets, including a wild garlic market, cherry Saturday: 8:00–13:00 market, pumpkin market, and cinnamon (Advent) market. Farmers’ and Flea St. Johannsmarkt In the newly designed St. Johanns’ quarter; farmers' market with regional baked Market (Vogesenplatz) goods, cheese, flowers/plants, meat, pastries, produce, and sausages from 9:00–14:00; Saturday: 8:00–17:00 handicrafts and flea-market items from 8:00–17:00. Farmers’ Market Tellplatz Seasonal vegetables and fruit, fresh eggs, sausages, cheese, flowers, and wood-oven– (Gundeldingen) baked breads, as well as Ticinese specialties, such as chestnut products, liqueurs, olive Saturday: 8:00–13:00 oil, pasta, rice, and risotto. Occasional street food stalls, neighborhood activities like a suitcase flea market, or small concerts by music students can be found in alternation. Flea Market Erlenmatt Used flea-market items, as well as new wares, fresh produce, and food stands. With a Saturday: 10:00–17:00 friendly neighborhood atmosphere, all are welcome to come and sell their items; on- the-spot registration possible. With parks and playgrounds nearby, it is an ideal meeting place for families. Farmers’ Market Dienstagsmarkt Fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other agricultural products from the region. (Rütimeyerplatz) A coffee van enriches this Tuesday market. Tuesday: 9:00–11:00 Farmers’ Market Alte Markthalle The fresh market includes produce, breads, cheeses, and many other fresh products and Flea Market (Near the SBB) delicacies (Tuesday to Saturday). The beautiful domed building also offers regular specialty Street Food Monday: 08:00–19:00 markets, a Saturday-evening street-food market (17:00–22:00), twice-monthly Sunday flea Specialty Markets Tuesday & Wednesday: 08:00–24:00 markets (11:00–17:00), various bars, cultural events, and concerts. From morning until Thursday: 08:00–01:00 night, visitors will find cozy seating, a children’s corner, free Wi-Fi, and a variety of exotic Friday & Saturday: 08:00–02:00 food stands. Check the website for up-to-date events: www.altemarkthalle.ch Sunday: 09:00-17:00 Farmers' Market Freitagsmarkt Riehen This weekly market specializes in produce, baked goods, meat, spices, flowers, and other (Gemeindehaus Vorplatz, local specialties. Webergässchen) Friday: 8:00–13:30

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There will also be a workshop for women on May 4–6. All workshops take place on Friday from 17:30–19:30, Saturday from 14:00–18:00, and Sunday from 11:00–14:00 at the “Alte Rumfabrik” (Güterstrasse 145, Basel). Cost is CHF 240. Contact them at [email protected]. www.holla.ch

Skateboard School April 21 If you would like your kids to learn to skateboard, you can sign them up for skateboard school, which takes place two Saturdays per month for kids ages 5 and up. Classes are held every second Saturday from 13:00– 14:30 or from 14:00–15:30. Kids are divided into groups from beginners to experienced and learn balance, coordination, strength, jumps, tricks, and techniques to improve crash safety. There is a minimum of 4 kids and a maximum of 30 kids per lesson, and each lesson costs CHF 25. Tuesday Evening Bicycle Race Skateboard and knee protection are obligatory and can be rented for CHF 5 each. You can also ask for private lessons for CHF 60 per 60 min- April 3, 10, 17, and 24 utes (maximum 3 students). You can register by contacting Corey Swiss Cycling beider Basel is hosting five Tuesday-evening bicycle Tschudin at [email protected]. races (four of them in April) that start at 19:00 in Möhlin, around www.skateboardschool.ch 20 minutes from Basel. Races are held on a 3.4-km loop, and dis- tances depend on the age category, ranging from 10.2 km for kids born 2003–2006 (2002 for girls), to 44.2 km for elite cyclists. To learn Relay Race “Quer Durch Basel” all the pertinent information, go to their website and click on "Di- April 28 Abendrennen" to learn more and to download the official flyer. Everyone is invited to join the 37th edition of this special relay race www.cyclingbeiderbasel.ch/di-abendrennen/ through the center of Basel. The route, which loops between Barfüsser- platz and Marktplatz, is 825 m long for children and 1,515 m long for adults, offering an attractive competition arena for teams of different Nature Detectives Walk age groups and athletic fitness, including elite runners, men, women, mixed, families, girls, and boys. There is also a category for handi- April 7 capped participants with a shortened route of 695 m. Each team con- Looking for family-friendly walking trails in Basel, or a fun way to dis- sists of six participants; registration fee is CHF 90 for adult teams, and cover parks, forests, and animals of Basel with your small children? CHF 60 for handicapped and kids’ teams. You can register online by Then join the Basel Children’s Trust (BCT) for their monthly Nature De- clicking on “Anmeldung” on the left of the page, up until April 21 (no tectives walks. The walks take place on the second Saturday of each late registration possible). This relay is an evening race, with the young- month at 10:00 (unless otherwise specified). They are open to all ages, est participants starting at 18:00; exact start times will be announced stroller-friendly, reachable by public transportation, free of charge, on the day of the race, based on the number of participating teams. and are open to BCT members and non-members alike. This month, Number bibs will be handed out before the race at the event booth in the Nature Detectives will visit the Neuhof in Reinach, a working farm Barfüsserplatz, starting at 16:30. Changing rooms and showers will be with cows, hens, goats, donkeys, and a big playground. available for women (1st floor) and men (2nd floor) of the Theater- www.baselchildrenstrust.ch Turnhalle from 16:00–22:00. All participants will be given a commemo- rative t-shirt. This is a race where anything is possible as the interplay and harmony within a team often determine victory or defeat and you Curling Try-Outs need speed as well as skill in the handover of the baton. It guarantees April 11 high energy for both runners and spectators. Festival tents will be set If you or your child are between the ages 8–20 and want to give curling up at Barfüsserplatz from 14:00–22:00, so come and enjoy the party a try, the Curlingzentrum Region Basel is offering a free try-out on this atmosphere. Wednesday afternoon from 15:30–17:00. Send them an e-mail at info@ www.querdurchbasel.ch curling-basel.ch, or phone them at 061-703-8100. www.curling-basel.ch

Wen-Do Self-Defense Workshop April 20–22 and 27–29 Wen-Do was developed about 40 years ago in Canada, specifically by women for women and girls, to provide effective, easy-to-learn tech- niques of self-defense and martial arts using East Asian methods. Par- ticipants will learn selected kicks, defense techniques, and freeing grip holds that can be effectively applied without great effort. Everyone, ir- respective of physical ability or mobility can defend themselves if they know how! Wen-Do is based on the individual skills of each participant. In these 3-day workshops, participants will talk about fears and vio- lence, as well as practice techniques to reduce panic and allow fear to energize, rather than paralyze. The workshop on April 20–22 is for girls ages 7–11 and the workshop on April 27–29 is for girls ages 11–14.

16 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com Guided Bicycle Tour for All Sporty Through the Roman Times April 28 The Swiss-O-Finder is a fun and Vereinigte Radler Pratteln is a bicycle club that has been around since sporty way to discover certain geo- 1909. They promote staying fit through the joy of cycling. On this day, graphical areas in Switzerland. It they are inviting anyone interested in joining a guided bicycle tour with started in Arosa in 2015, with other street bikes through the lovely rural roads of Baselland, with some as- areas following thereafter. Starting on cents (that can be managed on foot, if necessary), magnificent views of April 1 of this year, the Roman site of Baselland and the Jura, followed by a nice descent back towards Prat- Augusta Raurica, 15 minutes from teln, for a total distance of approximately 30 km. The meeting place will Basel, will be added to the list. With be at Schmittiplatz in Pratteln at 13:30; the tour will last approximately the newly developed Swiss-O-Finder 2.5 hours, with a snack break along the way. Bicycle and helmet are App, all visitors, be it families with obligatory, and participation is free; call 061-821-3464 for info in case children, athletes, or golden agers of bad weather. can discover Augusta Raurica any way they like—in a relaxed, sporty, and ad- www.vrpratteln.ch venturous way, by walking, running, or racing. Simply download the Swiss- O-Finder App from the App Store or Google Play, select your area, load the map and print it out or pick it up from the issuing office on site (CHF 5). Strap on your running shoes and bring your phone to the starting point. Scan the QR-code at the “Start/Ziel” and get going. Along the way you will read the checkpoints, which will provide you with interesting in- formation, and you will always see how long you have been en route. At the end, you will return to the original QR-Code and scan it to see your total time and section times, and log in to record your times and compare them with other participants. When you scan a post, make sure that the orange control LED lights up, to ensure that the item was read correctly. www.swiss-o-finder.ch

Muttenz Marathon April 29 Basler Soccer Project The city of Muttenz will host its 10th marathon at the end of April—the Kids ages 5–12 are invited to join in soccer training every Wednesday from Muttenz Marathon. The marathon involves two rounds on a 21-km route 14:00–15:30 or every Friday from 14:30–16:00 at the Kunstrasenfeld (arti- through the town and surrounding forested area, with an altitude dif- ficial green) at the Sportanlage Schützenmatte in Basel, irrespective of ference of 500 m. Additional race categories include a half-marathon weather. Participation is free and you can join anytime by filling out the (one 21-km round), a 10-km spring run, a 1.5-km youth run, or a 0.8- form that you can download from their website and either sending it to km kids’ run. There are different age categories for the various runs. Christian Hürlimann at [email protected] or bringing it with you All runs start and end at the Schulhaus Margelacker in Muttenz, which at your first training. Meeting time is at the field 15 minutes before train- can be reached by tram 14 (stop called “Käppeli” + 400 m walk); there ing starts, and punctuality is a must! Kids should bring their water bottle is also parking near the Sportplatz Margelacker. You can register on- and shin-guards. A changing room is available at Garderobe 27. line for the runs until April 26; cost is CHF 55 for the marathon, CHF 35 www.oldboys.ch/bsp for the half-marathon, CHF 10 for the 10-km spring race, CHF 8 for the youth run, and CHF 5 for the kids’ run. On-the-spot registration is also possible (up until 45 minutes before the respective run) for an addi- FC BASEL SCHEDULE APRIL 2018 tional CHF 5–10. The three fastest women and three fastest men in each category will receive a prize, and all finishers will receive a medal. There will be plenty of refreshments offered by the sponsors along the FC Basel 1893 (Fussball / Soccer) route, as well as a grill, drink, and cake stand on the festival grounds. www.muttenz-marathon.ch Red signifies Home Game @ St. Jakob Stadion

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BASEL CHILDREN’S TRUST Wed., April 18 20:00 FC Basel 1893 Grashoppers Club BUMP Sun., April 22 16:00 FC Sion FC Basel 1893 Where families BABY Sun., April 29 16:00 FC Basel 1893 FC Thun Find their friends Prices range from CHF 20–75 for adults in regular seating. Children ages TODDLER 6–16 receive a discount of 25% in the regular seating areas. There is a special www.baselchildrenstrust.ch area for families and young adults (up to age 22) with slightly lower prices. For CHILD more information on seats and pricing, go to: www.fcb.ch/de-CH/Stadion/Stadionplan-Preise#Preise photo credits: © heinz kaufmann (tuesday evening bicycle race); © uwe zinke (quer durch basel); © rainer hauch (muttenz marathon; © susanne schenker (sporty through roman times) April 2018 17

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Basel’s English Dentist Ongoing Events in April APRIL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 International Tango Festival International Tango Festival Tuesday Evening Bicycle Race Shen Yun 2018 Silent Walk: Walking not Talking Handbag Sale Tour of Theater Basel Andreas Gefe—Here We Are Theater—Mary Page Marlow Shen Yun 2018 Sir Mark Elder Conducts Parsifal AFTER HOURS—Chillen im Museum Tour—Bruce Nauman. Disappearing Acts Night Walk Through Mulhouse Dr. Garry Bonsall Cartoonmuseum Basel Balmorhea Cocktail Concert—Barock’n’Roll Curtis Salgado Band Handbag Sale Until June 17 Opera— Nature Detectives Walk Dental Surgeon Special Tour of the Basel Zoo Gallery Exhibit—Andrew Bick Workshop—Design Your Own Perfume Flask Curtis Salgado Band von Bartha, Basel Opera—The Gambler Gentle, hi-tech, holistic family dental April 14 – May 26 care and implants — in English The Exquisite Costumes of Venetian Carnival Balls St. Alban Vorstadt 78 Spielzeug Welten Museum 8 9 10 11 12 13 Basler Wymärt (Basel Wine Market) 14 (St. Alban Vorstadt, between Aeschenplatz, Traditional Easter Egg Race Tuesday Evening Bicycle Race Discussion—Same Stories, Different Places JFB—Anouar Brahem Band English Second-Hand Book Sale JFB—Charette-Reuter-Terzic St. Alban Tor and Kunstmuseum) April 21 – October 7 Kids on Ice—Heidi Tour—Tinguely Museum Kids’ Theater—The Valiant Little Tailor Basler Wymärt (Basel Wine Market) Photo Exhibit—Spotlight Kids’ Theater—The Valiant Little Tailor Scanning Seti. The Recreation of a Workshop—Design Your Own Perfume Flask Orchestre National de France Curling Try-Outs Hammond Week—The Cleaners Talk—The Wit of Mr. W. S. Gilbert Basler Wymärt (Basel Wine Market) Schedule 24/7 online at Opera—Electra Hammond Week—B-Tonic English Book Discussion Basel BFB—Sari Schorr / Hammond Week—Bucher’s Organ Book English Second-Hand Book Sale ­Pharaonic Tomb BFB—Promo Blues Night 2018 A TingaTinga Story From Tansania Blue Maqams BFB—Jane Lee Hooker Photo Exhibit—Spotlight / Choir Concert www.DrBonsall.ch Antikenmuseum Basel Hammond Week—LaBox Tasting—Gin, More Than Juniper & Erja Lyytinen Info Fair for Parents with Small Kids Call today: 061 271 06 04 Until May 6 BFB—Estella Benedetti / Blind Boys Alabama Tasting—Gin, More Than Juniper Bookbinding Workshop for Children and Band Rock Meets Classic Storytelling in French and German Wildlife Photographer of the Year Collegium Musicum Concert—Amato Bene! Opera—The Gambler Ballet—Death in Venice Hammond Week—Charette-Reuter-Terzic Naturhistorisches Museum, Basel Tanzfestival Steps—Stream BFB—Selwyn Birchwood / Maria Muldaur Until June 3

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 JFB—Stefano Bollani Group Kids’ Theater—The Valiant Little Tailor JFB—Rantala–Berglund–Lund Trio JFB—D. Pérez / J. Patitucci / B. Blade Kids’ Theater—The Valiant Little Tailor JFB—Omer Avital Quintet JFB—Kurt Rosenwinkel Group Tour of Theater Basel Photo Exhibit—Spotlight Opera—Cinderella JFB—Elina Duni; Jean-Paul Brodbeck Kids' Flea Market in Kleinbasel Jeudi Cirque Street Food Festival Kids’ Theater—The Valiant Little Tailor Choir Concert Tanzfestival Steps—Love Chapter 2 Tuesday Evening Bicycle Race Storytelling in German (Multilingual) Talk—Catharine Rossi. Radical Disco Open House at Musikschule Riehen Street Food Festival / BRICKLIVE Available on Amazon Tour—Wildlife Photographer of the Year Tanzfestival Steps—Love Chapter 2 Storytelling in Arabic and German First Aid Course for Children & Adults BRICKLIVE Open House at Musikschule Riehen / VU BFB—Festival All Stars Blues Brunch Children of the Light Rocky Horror Show Rocky Horror Show MUBA MUBA / Repair Market Ballet—Death in Venice Rocky Horror Show Symphony Concert—Bruckner & Haas Symphony Concert—Bruckner & Haas Tanzfestival Steps—Take Off! Children’s Flea Market at Breite Talent programs Chamber Orchestra—So Pocht Das Schicksal Concert—Pulsars. Lighthouses in Space Tanzfestival Steps—Speechless Voices Skateboard School Coaching Bilingualism English Comedy Rocky Horror Show Opera—Cinderella / Rocky Horror Show Sessions Spectrum French Wine Tasting Moevenpick Tanzfestival Steps—Speechless Voices French Wine Tasting Moevenpick The Threepenny Opera French Wine Tasting Moevenpick The Threepenny Opera French Wine Tasting Paul Ullrich Concert—Fantasie

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 JFB—La Yegros / Modus Quartet Special Working Kids’ Theater—The Valiant Little Tailor JFB—Viviane Chassot Duets JFB—Adam Bałdych & Helge Lien Trio JFB—Joachim Kühn “Beauty & Truth” Open House at Musikschule Riehen JFB—Ester Rada & Band JFB—Dengue Dengue Dengue Basel City & needs hild techniques Street Food Festival Open House at Musikschule Riehen Open House at Musikschule Riehen Kids’ Theater—The Valiant Little Tailor BRICKLIVE Open House at Musikschule Riehen Kids’ Theater / BIP BOP Dance Partyr Your C Airport Shuttle Open House at Musikschule Riehen BRICKLIVE BRICKLIVE Open House at Musikschule Riehen MUBA BRICKLIVE BRICKLIVE / Zirkus Rägeboge Minibus up to 8 Guests BRICKLIVE / VU MUBA MUBA BRICKLIVE Creativa Basel Jazz Concert at the Tinguely Museum MUBA / Creativa Basel / Nature Market Sunday Matinée Concert Opera—Electra Tuesday Evening Bicycle Race MUBA Talk—Bas Princen. Architecture and Image MUBA Pottery and Artist Market

Sightseeing Tours Family Concert-Theater—Ball Shop Tour—Bruce Nauman. Disappearing Acts Visit to the Chrischona Tower The Threepenny Opera Creativa Basel Relay Race “Quer Durch Basel” Language MUBA Toddler Tales Opera—The Gambler Thriller—Live Ballet—Death in Venice Guided Bicycle Tour Dayschool VIP Service certificates Tour—Scanning Seti Tour—Sofia Hultén Thriller—Live Tanzfestival Steps—Everyness Basel for Newcomers—Live, Learn, and Enjoy Tour—Georg Baselitz Ballet—Death in Venice Symphony Club Mix & Mingle Thriller—Live Bookbinding Wkshp / Storytelling with BCT Small classes +41 (0) 79 533 44 44 Ballet – Death in Venice Thriller—Live Opera—Cinderella / Thriller—Live Rocky Horror Show / Concert—Fantasie Cesar Millan / Dance Night Kindergarten/Primary School 29 30 Calendar Key: Important Numbers: Kinderspital, Theodorskirchplatz 7, Tel. 061 683 96 01 We Speak E / G / F / I (for more info refer to this section) JFB—Andreas Schaerer JFB—UNESCO Jazzday at Jazzcampus SOS: 112 Spitalstrasse 33, Basel Feature Events Police: 117 061-704-1212 Secondary School (all levels) Great Ratings on www.google.ch Kids’ Theater—The Valiant Little Tailor Pottery and Artist Market BRICKLIVE Opera—Cinderella Events in Basel Fire Department: 118 Afterhours Pharmacy, St. Alban-Vorstadt 32, Tel. 061 278 98 88 Zirkus Rägeboge Radu Lupu Fun Outings: Beyond Basel A Hand in Need: 143 Petersgraben 3, Basel MUBA Markets & Fairs Ambulance: 144 061-263-7575 www.minervaschulen.ch Creativa Basel Sports and Recreation Poison Center: 145 Emergency Dentist/Doctor, Pottery and Artist Market Workshops, Tours, and Education Child / Teen Hotline: 147 24 hour/365 Days Service Flea Market on the Roof Entertainment 061-261-1515 [email protected] Muttenz Marathon Emergency Veterinarian, www.enzotaxi.ch Ballet—Death in Venice 24 Hour/365 Days Service Thriller—Live 090-099-3399

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Workshop—Design Your Own Perfume Flask April 7 and 8 Pleasant fragrances have the power to delight us, make us happy, and give us wings. The Egyptians and Greeks of antiquity were well aware of this. Since a fragrance is only effective when you always have it at your disposal, suitable storage containers are a must. Flacons were created in countless shapes and colors and still are today, and they lend a unique tone to every perfume—they are little works of art. In conjunc- tion with the special exhibition “Perfume flacons—vessels for seduc- tive fragrances,” the Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel is inviting adults and children ages 6 and older (only when accompanied by an adult) to design and create their own flacon (mini perfume bottle) to take home with a personal fragrance, which they can choose. Materials such as paint and flacons will be provided free of charge. Registration is not necessary, but you may need to be patient while awaiting your turn. www.spielzeug-welten-museum-basel.ch

Special Tour of the Basel Zoo Tour—Tinguely Museum April 7 April 10 From 17:00–18:00 on this Saturday afternoon, the Programm für El- The Tinguely Museum will be hosting an English-language tour of the ternbildung (PEB, Program for Parent Education) takes families on museum’s permanent collection from 13:00–13:30. The cost is includ- a special tour (in German) of the Basel Zoo. Conceived for families ed in the entrance ticket and no registration is required. with kids starting at primary-school age, this 1-hour tour will be full www.tinguely.ch of surprises, so nothing else can be said about it at this time. The cost is CHF 35 for the whole family; zoo entry not included. You can register online on the PEB website under “Familienkurse,” by click- ing on “Anmelden” for workshop number 20. www.peb-basel.ch

Silent Walk: Walking not Talking April 5 From 18:30–19:30, participants will be taken by a guide on a silent walk through town—through public buildings, churches, towers, or hidden alleys. While the walk itself is silent, there will be an opportunity for exchanging thoughts and feedback afterwards. The tour starts at the Hauptbau (main building) of the Kunstmuseum. English Book Discussion Basel www.kunstmuseumbasel.ch April 11 If you are interested in reading and discussing mainly contemporary Tour—Bruce Nauman. Disappearing Acts English literature, why not join Book Discussion Basel. The meetings April 6 and 24 take place once a month on a Wednesday evening, when participants discuss the chosen book that they have read in advance. They meet Schaulager and the from 19:00–20:30 at Treffpunkt Breite, next to Hotel Breite, Zürcher­ Museum of Modern strasse 149 in Basel (tram 3 or bus 36 to stop “Breite”). Participants Art (MoMA) in New are asked to read the book in advance and to contribute a token fee of York present the first CHF 5 at each meeting. The discussion on April 11 will be about the comprehensive retro- book “Remains of the Day” by Kazuo Ishiguro. If you are interested in spective of American learning more about this group or would like to participate, visit their artist Bruce Nauman website and contact the organizer. (born 1941) in over two decades. The large- https://bookdiscussionbasel.jimdo.com scale exhibition ex- pands upon the signif- Talk—The Wit of Mr. W.S. Gilbert icant holdings of MoMA and the Eman- April 13 uel Hoffmann Founda- The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Basel is delighted to invite you to a talk tion, allowing visitors by their President, Stephan Arthur, entitled “The Wit of Mr. W.S. Gil- the opportunity to ex- bert” in the Centrepoint foyer (Lohnhof 8, Basel) at 19:30; doors open at perience Nauman’s command of a wide range of media, from drawing, 19:00. Relax with an early-evening drink (and nibbles) and learn more printmaking, photography, and neon to performance, video, film, sculp- about the brilliant wit of the librettist behind the successful duo. Entry ture, and installations. There will be an English-language tour of this is free, but the Society hopes that the courtesy box will cover their ex- exhibit on April 6 and 24 at 12:30, which is included in the admission to penses. To register, contact them at [email protected]. You the museum. can find out more about the Gilbert & Sullivan Society on their website. www.schaulager.org www.savoyards.ch

20 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com photo credits: © zoo basel; © bruce naumann/ 2018; prolitteris zürich / foto: museum associates /lacma; from 18:00–22:00 at Academia International School (Margarethen- strasse 47, Basel). Register at www.healthfirst.ch/event/first-aid- children-adults-19-april-2018-basel. www.healthfirst.ch

Tour—Scanning Seti. The Recreation of a Pharaonic Tomb April 22 Antikenmuseum Basel is hosting an exhibition on the rock-cut tomb of Pharaoh Seti I, discovered in 1817 by Giovanni Battista Belzoni. It is the most outstanding burial site in the Valley of the Kings but is now in a pitiful state owing to the depreda- tions of ruthless souvenir hunters. Tour—Wildlife Photographer of the Year An exact copy of the 3,300-year-old royal tomb is on display in an im- April 15 pressive special exhibition at the “Wildlife Photographer of the Year,” which is organized by the Natural Antikenmuseum Basel. Thanks to History Museum in , is one of the world’s largest and most pres- watercolors made at the time of the tigious contests for nature photography. Each year, the pictures set new discovery that document the won- standards for animal and nature photography. Until June 3, the Naturhis- derful decorations, combined with torisches Museum Basel (Natural History Museum) will show the best the most up-to-date scanning and photographs of nature selected in the contest. Breathtaking landscapes, reproduction processes, it has been astonishing animal portraits, and dramatic nature adventures will allow possible to recreate the tomb in its you to immerse yourself in the beauty and magic of nature. On this Sun- original beauty. There will be an day, there will be an English-language tour of this temporary exhibit English-language tour of this spe- from 15:30–16:30, which is included in the entrance fee. cial exhibit at 14:00. The tour costs CHF 7 plus admission to the mu- www.nmbs.ch seum; registration is necessary at 061-201-1212. www.antikenmuseumbasel.ch Talk—Catharine Rossi. Radical Disco April 19 Tour—Georg Baselitz First emerging in Italy during the 1960s, the Radical Design movement April 22 sought to change social conditions by means of experimental designs. To mark Georg Baselitz’s 80th birthday, the Fondation Beyeler is devot- The avant-garde met in and even created newly established nightclubs ing an extensive exhibition to this German painter. The focused retro- that gave expression to their design ideas; the Piper club in Rome and spective will bring together many of the most significant paintings and Space Electronic in Florence were just two examples of entirely new sculptures he has created during the last six decades. The juxtaposi- spatial concepts that aimed to ex- tion on an equal footing of key works dating from all phases of Baselitz’s plore new architecture and design career will demonstrate the uniquely inventive richness of his oeuvre’s practices. Catharine Rossi, design form and content. Visitors to the exhibition will embark on a voyage into historian and co-curator of the exhi- beauty and ugliness, multiple meanings, and the disconcerting. There bition “Night Fever,” will speak about will be an English-language tour of this exhibit from 15:00–16:00. Ad- pioneering Italian clubs that were far mission to the museum is CHF 25 for adults (CHF 50 for the whole fam- ahead of their time. This English-lan- ily with Familienpass) and, until December 31, free for everyone up to guage talk will take place at the age 25. The tour costs an additional CHF 7. Note that there will be a Schaudepot of the Vitra Design Mu- French-language tour of this exhibit on April 29. seum, just across the border in Weil www.fondationbeyeler.ch am Rhein, Germany, at 18:30; admis- sion is free. www.design-museum.de

Course—First Aid for Children & Adults April 19 This 4-hour training course teaches basic first-aid skills in English to enable participants to react quickly in a variety of situations. The course is lively, practical, and packed full of information that is easy to under-  stand and remember. There are plenty of opportunities for hands-on practice. Participants will practice how to respond at the scene of an accident in order of priority. The workshop will cover the first aid for accidental poisoning, burns, broken bones, cuts, grazes, head and spi- nal injuries, major bleeding, nosebleeds, strains and sprains, plus what to include in your first-aid kit and much more. The workshop is con- ducted by the organization HealthFirst, costs CHF 115, and will be held Memories Are Worth Preserving

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Toddler Tales orative work with OFFICE, the Belgian architectural firm headed by April 24 Kersten Geers and David van Seeveren. In the Gallery of the Vitra De- sign Museum, Princen presents a new series of works that question Toddler Tales is designed for young listeners as they discover the won- the accepted conventions of architectural photography: What is archi- derful world of books and the fun of language in half an hour of interac- tecture, what is a picture? Where do the boundaries between them lie? tive exploration of classic stories. Storyteller Jeanne Darling will en- How do images of architecture shape our understanding of the built gage her listeners through singing, rhyming, and dancing. Toddler Tales environment? This English-language talk will take place at the Gallery takes place from 10:15–10:45 at the Basel West library (Allschwiler­ of the Vitra Design Museum, located just across the border in Weil am strasse 90) every fourth Tuesday of the month and is ideal for children Rhein, Germany, at 18:30; admission is free. ages 9 months to 4 years. Participation is free of charge and no regis- tration is required. www.design-museum.de www.stadtbibliothekbasel.ch Jukibu Intercultural Library Events Tour—Sofia Hultén. Here’s the Answer, What’s the Question? Jukibu is a multi-cultural library that houses books for children and adolescents in over 50 languages, their largest collection being Eng- April 24 lish-language books. Below is the schedule of some of the foreign-lan- There will be a short English-language tour at the Museum Tinguely of guage events organized at the library in April. Please visit their website the exhibit by Berlin-based Swedish artist Sofia Hultén. Through her for a detailed list of activities and opening hours or to become a mem- work, she examines unremarkable everyday items or materials from ber at www.jukibu.ch. You can also check out their Facebook page at the world of do-it-yourself stores and workshops that are marked by www.facebook.com/jukibu. Note that during the 2-week Easter break their previous lives, and via a series of methodical manipulations that (March 26 – April 8), the library is closed except for Wednesday after- sometimes verge on the absurd, she processes them into new arrange- noons from 15:00–18:00. ments. The tour will take place at 13:00; admission to the museum costs CHF 18 for adults and is free for kids ages 16 and under when accompanied by an adult, otherwise CHF 12. The cost of the tour is in- DATE AND TIME EVENT SUITABLE FOR… cluded in the entrance fee. April 11, A TingaTinga story from Children and their www.tinguely.ch 15:00–16:00 Tansania in English, parents German, and Swahili* April 14, Bookbinding workshop for Children ages 9–12 10:00–15:00 children April 14, Information Day at Parents with children 10:00–15:00 Markthalle: JUKIBU ages 0–5 storytelling in various languages April 14, Storytelling in French and Children and their 10:30–11:30 German parents April 18, Storytelling in German Parents with toddlers 15:30–17:00 (multilingual) April 18, Storytelling in Arabic Children and their 15:00–16:00 and German at KLARA parents (Clarastrasse 13) April 28, Bookbinding workshop for Children ages 9–12 10:00–15:00 children April 28, Storytelling in English with Parents with toddlers 10:30–11:30 the BCT

Visit to the Chrischona Tower * At the community center LoLa, Lothringerstrasse 63 in Basel (www.quartiertreffpunktebasel.ch/quartier-treffpunkte-basel/ April 25 quartiertreffpunkt-lola/) A visit to the Chrischonaturm (Chrischona tower) is a must! On this afternoon, the PEB takes families on a 1-hour tour (in German) of the tower, which is located in Bettingen. It is the tallest building in Switzer- land (250.77 m) and is responsible for much of the radio and television network transmission in the area. You will also visit the 47th floor of the tower and enjoy the wonderful panoramic views. For safety reason, Happiness only one child per adult is allowed, and children must be 6 years or older to participate. There are two time slots, from 15:00–16:00 and is Reading. from 16:00–17:00; cost is CHF 30 for one adult plus one child (CHF 36 if Where you find the best stories. you don’t live in BS). You can register online on the PEB website under “Familienkurse,” by clicking on “Anmelden” for workshop number 22. www.peb-basel.ch

Orell Füssli Talk—Bas Princen. Architecture and Image Freie Strasse 17 CH-4001 Basel April 26 Tel. 061 264 26 26 Over the past years, the Dutch photographer Bas Princen has gained www.orellfüssli.ch international acclaim for his suggestive artistic idiom and his collab-

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OF_Inserat_Basel_90x60.indd 1 26.01.18 10:06 Basel, our beloved smallish, big city, offers an interesting mix of modern architecture; historical buildings; and quaint cobble- stone streets riddled with artistic sculptures, curious statues, colorful murals, historical fountains, intricately detailed mail- boxes, and other such works of art. A short walk through any part of town will have you discovering interesting and artistic gems at every corner. How well do you know Basel? Check out the “Where in Basel?” picture in each issue and if you recognize the location you have a chance to win a fabulous price. If you think you know Basel for Newcomers—Live, Learn, and Enjoy where this month’s picture was taken, send us an email at April 28 [email protected] with the subject title “Where in Basel?” by Thursday, April 5. Among the respondents, we will raffle off tick- On this tour, specially designed for new residents of the city, you can ets to the Blues Festival Basel concerts (April 10–15) and to the get to know the city and at the same time gain some valuable tips for April 17 Jazzfestival Basel concert. We will then post the solution day-to-day life, such as public transport, post, and healthcare. You will on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/basellifemagazine). also receive useful information on where to shop, the many cultural institutions in the city, and possibilities for spending your leisure time. Good Luck! This is a joint project by the Presidential Department of Canton Basel- Solution to last month’s “Where in Basel?”: The image showed the Stadt and Basel Tourism and is designed to make new residents of the sculpture “Markttisch mit Obst und Gemüse” (Market stall with fruit city feel welcome and at home as quickly as possible. The tour in Eng- and vegetables) by Bettina Eichin that is located in the cloister of the lish is from 10:00–12:30 and costs CHF 5; meeting point is at the Basel Basel Münster. Congratulations to all our winners! Tourist & Hotel Information at the SBB train station. You can contact them at [email protected]. www.basel.com/en/Media/Offers/Basel-for-newcomers

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Did You Know?

It is quite common in Switzerland to have marten insurance as part of your car insurance. Whether you live near a forest or in the city—if you own a car in Switzerland or nearby Germany or France, it is recommend- ed that you contact your car-insurance company to be sure that you have adequate coverage against damage caused by martens (“Marder- schaden” in German). Be aware that while some insurers will assume the repair costs for damage caused by martens, this typically only covers the cost of parts directly damaged and not the consequential damage. For example, if a broken coolant hose causes engine damage due to overheating, only the cost of the hose replacement is covered. Addition- ally, the cost of your insurance deductible is often greater than that of the direct damage, resulting in the car owner assuming all costs of repairs. Therefore, even if you have marten insurance for your car, you should try to be proactive in preventing them from taking up residence under your hood. There are several techniques you can use to try to protect Protect Yourself against Martens! yourself against martens inhabiting and damaging your car, including The marten (or “Marder,” as they are called in German) is a small, cute- covering/enveloping your wires and hoses with specialized hard plastic looking animal in the weasel family. They are up to 50 cm long, but lean conduits (certain garages do this); encasing your car’s underside with enough to slip through an opening that is only 5 cm in diameter. They wire mesh so they can’t get in (martens hate walking on unsteady sur- have a thick brown fur, with a cream-colored area under their neck and faces); or keeping your car in an enclosed or underground garage (al- breast, and a long, bushy tail. These animals were once almost hunted though this is not a guarantee). There are also some easy-to-install de- to extinction for their fur, but today they are thriving again and creating vices that generate high-frequency sounds (inaudible to most humans) great havoc in this part of the world. Why? Mainly because expanding that will send them looking for quieter living quarters, and even one that cities and a resulting loss in their natural habitat has forced martens to produces small electric shocks, but these are somewhat controversial. become quite at home in urban environments. Like squirrels, they like Martens also have very sensitive noses and are turned off by strong to live in the walls and attics of homes, and similar to raccoons, they smells, so people use a variety of recipes that they claim are effective relish eating out of our garbage bins/bags. But unlike squirrels and against marten invasion—everything from an old sock drenched with a raccoons, these seemingly cute creatures are quite vicious, have ex- strongly scented oil, such as in tiger balm or eucalyptus, to garlic, moth- tremely sharp teeth, and can cause an estimated 100 million Euros in balls, dog/animal hair, toilet bowl stone / blue urinal cake, and even damage to cars each year in Germany alone! Marten damage is actu- human urine. However, martens habituate very quickly to these smells, ally the third-most frequent car-insurance claim in Germany, sur- which also fade over time and with rain, so these solutions are only tem- passed only by cracked windshields and wildlife-related accidents. porary at best. Poisoning martens is not permitted as it can harm other animals as well as the environment. So what to do in a nutshell? Get Martens are nocturnal animals that prefer to live in snug and protected marten insurance, stay vigilant, inspect (and sniff) your engine area reg- places, which is why they are attracted to the warmth of a recently ularly, make any repairs before they lead to bigger problems, and thor- turned-off car engine. They are very territorial and will mark your car oughly wash and treat your car at the first sign of an invasion. with urine or feces, which will attract other martens to do the same; they also leave bite marks on plastic and rubbers pieces to mark their Fun Facts: territory. According to Swiss car-insurance companies, over 100,000 cars in Switzerland are damaged by martens each year, with the major- – A nimble marten ran onto a football field and bit a player (Zürich’s ity of the damage occurring in the months of April to June. They are defender Loris Benito) during a match between Thun and Zürich in particularly fond of chewing on rubbery parts like hoses, belts, electri- March 2003. cal wires, and spark plugs, causing on average CHF 400 of damage to – In 2016, martens twice chewed through transformers associated with each car they inhabit. The damage often leaves the drivers stranded as the CHF 7 billion Large Hadron Collider at the CERN laboratory near gnawed-through cables can prevent the car from starting, chewed-up Geneva, causing the collider, which accelerates particles to near the ignition wires can lead to a misfiring engine, and a hole in a coolant speed of light to study the origin of the universe, to lose power and hose can cause the car to overheat; worse yet, a puncture in the brake- shut down. The remains of one of these martens are now on display fluid hose can lead to serious accidents. at the Natural History Museum in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Voting Abroad for Americans Switzerland has organized a great team of volunteers to help Basel-area Americans request their ballots and vote from abroad, whether they are If you want to vote in U.S. elections as an American living abroad, you Democrats, Republicans, independent, or have any other party affilia- need to register and request a ballot every election year in order to guar- tion! If you would like to help, contact them today at [email protected]. antee that your vote counts, even if your state always sends you a ballot. If you would like to know more about Democrats Abroad’s activities, Primaries start as early as March 20; therefore, you should register soon check out their website at www.democratsabroad.org in order not to miss important elections. In order to be able to vote, you . must complete a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). One way to com- www.VoteFromAbroad.org plete your ballot requests/registration and find out information about your state’s important elections and dates is at www.VoteFromAbroad.org. The site is maintained by the organization Democrats Abroad. But while Basel Canton’s HPV Vaccination Program the organization is affiliated with the Democratic Party, they do not use Cervical cancer is the second most common form of cancer in women the voter registration drive to recruit new members. Registration via worldwide. In Switzerland, each year about 5,000 women are diagnosed VoteFromAbroad is a public service that any U.S. citizen living abroad can with cervical cancer precursors, 250 women are diagnosed with cervical use, regardless of party affiliation! Every vote counts—many elections cancer, and roughly 90 women die from it. Research shows that almost for the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives have been decided by all cases of cervical cancer are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus margins smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters. So (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted disease. There are almost request your ballots today! The Basel chapter of Democrats Abroad, 100 different types of HPV; some only cause warts, while others cause

24 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com cervical cancer. Girls and young women ages 11–26 are recommended to have the vaccine, preferably before their first sexual contact. The vaccine is also recommended for boys to prevent genital warts and HPV-associ- ated cancers. In a pre-emptive measure, canton Basel-Stadt has initiat- ed a free HPV-vaccination program for all residents ages 11–26. Males or females under age 15 require only two doses of the vaccine 6 months apart, whereas those ages 15–26 require three doses of the vaccine. Free HPV vaccines can be obtained through the Kinder- und Jugendgesund- heitsdienst Basel-Stadt (Child and Youth Health Service Basel-Stadt) lo- cated at St. Alban-Vorstadt 19, the Universitäts-Kinderspital beider Ba- sel (UKBB) located at Spitalstrasse 33, the Universitätsspital Basel Frauenpoliklinik (Spitalstrasse 21, Basel), the Gesundheitszentrum Riehen (Schutzengasse 37), the Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health Institut (Socinstrasse 57, Basel), as well as a number of partici- pating doctors; check with your private healthcare professional in Basel. www.jugendgesundheit.bs.ch/mein-koerper/impfen/ gebaermutterhalskrebs.html

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Entertainment:Sports and Recreation Night on the Town

Shen Yun 2018 the much larger gaps in between, so that his Mary Page Marlowe is April 3 and 4 able to win over the hearts of the audience. Letts’ moving play holds up a gently resistant alternative to the current social norms of what a suc- In ancient times, China was heralded as the Land of the Divine. Its cessful or unsuccessful life is, and what fulfillment or failure might be. culture was so majestic that it was thought to be a gift from above. This play, directed by prize-winning Danish director Elisa Kragerup, Its people sought to live their lives in harmony with nature and the will be performed in German with English surtitles at the Theater Basel; universe. It was a world rich with creativity, beauty, and virtue. The tickets are CHF 28–60. Chinese dance group Shen Yun pushes the boundaries of the per- www.theater-basel.ch forming arts, melding timeless artistry with cutting-edge innova- tion—transporting audiences to visit this lost civilization, a world where legends come to life. Discover the breathtaking beauty of classical Chinese dance and treat yourself to Shen Yun’s unique blend of costuming, high-tech backdrops, and live orchestra. Be prepared for a theater experience like no other at the Musical The- ater in Basel; tickets are CHF 81.90–201.90. www.ticketcorner.ch

Balmorhea April 2 Pure relaxation—this group from allows you to forget the stress of everyday life through gentle soundscapes. For over a decade, Bal- morhea, pronounced bal-m -ray, has been creating their own instru- mental sound universe, taking listeners to an enchanting parallel world. Their blend of Americana featuring post-rock influences has been taken to a new level on their latest album “Clear Language” and will whisk you away on an epic trip through the Texan desert. The band will be playing at the Rossstall 1 of the Kaserne; tickets can be purchased at the evening box office or through Starticket for CHF 20, with a CHF 5 discount for holders of the STUcard, Colourkey, and Kulturlegi.­ www.kaserne-basel.ch

Opera—Cinderella April 2, 16, 21, 28, and 30 From housemaid to princess—in his opera “La Cenerentola,” Gioachi- no Rossini takes the famous fairytale of “Cinderella” to a cutting and comic extreme, letting off a firework of breathtaking coloratura arias. While her spoilt stepsisters Clorinda and Tisbe lead a comfortable life, Angelina (“Cinderella”) is forced by her stepfather Don Magnifico to work as a maidservant and is subjected to constant humiliation. When Don Magnifico learns that Prince Ramiro is looking for a bride, he sens- Theater—Mary Page Marlowe es an opportunity for his own two daughters. However, the man who April 2 appears in Don Magnifico’s house accompanied by a servant and claims to be the Prince is in fact the servant Dandini—and the “servant” is his The Pulitzer Prize-winning contemporary American playwright and ac- tor Tracy Letts has written a new, epic play chronicling the moving life of one woman, Mary Page Marlowe, from a baby through her youth in the 1950s and 1960s, starting a family, achieving a career, both taking and wasting first and second chances, going through crises, and start- ing over again, up until the autumn of her life, aged almost 70, in the present day. Letts weaves a gentle and touching biographical tapestry out of the moments of hope, turning points, and fragmented memories of his heroine, acknowledging the poetic fragility, vicissitudes, and ev- eryday qualities of human life. When seen in retrospect, the 19-year- old Mary’s dreams of the future and the reality of her life at age 36 or 50 are separated by gaping chasms that seem unbridgeable, painful, and baffling. However, it is in these intervening spaces that life hap- pens, with all its defeats, beginnings, moments of joy and guilt, respon- sibility, resignation, and reconciliation. Letts is remarkably successful in managing to present a complete life through the episodes shown and

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master. Only Angelina can recognize the underlying truth, because she (which is the opera’s subtitle) cannot be hindered. This melodramma sees with her heart. The Italian director Antonio Latella follows Rossi- giocoso in two acts, recommended for ages 10 and up, will be performed ni’s playful lightness, while also looking into the depths of the fairytale. at the Theater Basel in Italian with English and German surtitles; tickets The hurt that is done to young Cinderella ultimately cannot harm her are CHF 80–151 for adults and CHF 42–78 for youths. nature, because what matters are inner values. The “Triumph of Good” www.theater-basel.ch

tion of new influences, providing excitement and unique, warmly be- guiling sounds. Cost is CHF 14/CHF 8 reduced; tickets are valid for both sets. April 11: LaBox. With their own compositions, the three members of LaBox develop a very personal, explosive mix of jazz, Latin, and . The three outstanding and experienced musicians create sparks that are instantly noticed by the audience. Their seething, groovy, vital, and dense sounds based on the gentle majestic rumbling of the Hammond B-3 are irresistible. Cost is CHF 14/CHF 8 reduced; tickets are valid for both sets. April 12: The Cleaners. Rhythm and jazz and a concentrated dose of groove and electrifying funk are the keywords for Peter Wagner’s trio, the Cleaners. New Orleans beats, swing, and funk rhythms form the Hammond Week at the Bird’s Eye Jazz Club earthy foundation and starting point for jazzy soloist outings. And true April 10–14 to their band name, the three then completely sweep away any anti- Invented by Laurens Hammond and John M. Hanert and first produced quated restrictions and unleash an expressive firework of fresh, rhyth- in 1935, Hammond organs initially generated sound by creating an mically accented as well as soft-melodic sounds in a classical Ham- electric current from rotating a metal tone-wheel near an electromag- mond instrumentation. Don’t miss these three harmonious, yet netic pickup, and then strengthening the signal with an amplifier such individually sensitive, improvisational musical artists. Cost is CHF 14/ that it can drive a speaker cabinet. Hammond organs first were sold CHF 8 reduced; tickets are valid for both sets. mainly to churches as a low-cost alternative to the wind-driven pipe April 13: Bucher’s Organ Book. With their new album “27 Minutes,” this organs. However, the instrument quickly became popular among pro- trio oscillates perfectly between calm and eruption, between composed fessional jazz musicians, and when Jimmy Smith started to use the and improvised. The three hot-blooded musicians have fascinating, en- Hammond B-3 organ, with its additional harmonic percussion feature, thralling jazz stories to tell that provide a lot of variety and whose sto- there was no looking back. The Hammond B-3 became widely used in rylines follows the one, unmistakable red line that is called aesthetics. the 1960s and 1970s not only in jazz, but also in rock, reggae, and Varied, atmospheric dialogues between Hammond B-3 and guitar, car- rhythm and blues. For a fabulous example of the Hammond B-3 organ ried by the elegant, light-footed, propelling rhythm of the drums, draw at its best, give “The Cat” by Jimmy Smith a listen. from the rich fund of the classic Hammond trio line-up, occasionally In a special collaboration between the bird’s eye jazz club and Basel’s enriched by harmonica sounds. Cost per set is CHF 14/CHF 8 reduced. Historical Museums’ Musikmuseum, the bird’s eye jazz club will be April 14: Charette-Reuter-Terzic. Multiple Grammy-nominated Brian hosting a week featuring a different band every night, each with a Ham- Charette from New York is an explosive, expressive soloist whose solid, mond B-3 organ player. There are two sets per night, one at 20:30 and tradition-steeped, and forward-looking play makes him one of the most one at 21:45. Tickets can be reserved online through www.birdseye.ch respected Hammond B-3 experts in the United States. He is for the first or by phone at 061 263 33 41 and picked up and paid for at the door, up time accompanied by Travis Reuter, a high-caliber and rising guitar to 20 minutes before the start. star from New York who has recently settled in Zürich. They will be April 10: B-Tonic. From soft ballads to a mighty, forward-driving groove, joined by drummer Dejan Terzic, who is known for his sensitive and this formation, which has existed since 2008, offers everything the jazz melodic high-precision play and caused a sensation when he per- heart desires. The unique, rich heritage of the classic Hammond jazz formed with Brian Charette at the bird’s eye jazz club in 2015. Cost per trio of the 1950s and 1960s is combined with Patricia Kunz’s exquisite set is CHF 14/CHF 8 reduced. voice; the soft, full sound of the tenor saxophone; and the skillful addi- www.birdseye.ch

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Blues Festival Basel Win tickets in our (known for her top hit “Mid- Where in Basel? contest April 10–15 night at the Oasis”) who will be accompanied by her fantastic Blues Festival Basel has been bringing world-class blues artists to the live band and special guest Basel area for 19 consecutive years, helping to make this style of music Sam Burckhardt, the Chicago- a permanent fixture on the Basel music scene. For 6 days each April, based sax player and Blues the festival presents international stars from the world of blues, as Festival Basel’s ambassador. well as talent from the local blues scene at the Volkshaus in Kleinbasel.­ It is a fabulous venue for this style of music with round-table seating in Blues Festival Basel will end the front section, regular seating in the middle, and a standing area by on Sunday with the Festival All the bar where drinks can be enjoyed throughout the concerts. Stars Blues Brunch, deemed by many visitors the festival’s Like every year, Blues Festival Basel starts off with the Promo Blues secret highlight. For this final Night, an evening dedicated to the promotion of new talent from Swit- event, many of the artists will zerland and neighboring countries. The five bands have been nomi- get together on the stage in a nated by the Baden, Basel, Luzern, and Sierre Blues Festivals, and the very spirited and entertaining winner of this year’s Promo Blues Night (determined by the audience jam session. The secret of its and a jury) will be invited back next year to open for one of the main success is the willingness of all acts. Entrance on this evening is free. artists to improvise creatively This year’s Blues Festival line-up once again includes some attractive and skillfully with their fellow names, including the Five Blind Boys of Alabama, a southern U.S. gos- musicians. This event is a real treat for the audience as well as these in- pel and soul formation who have been guests at the prestigious ternationally successful stars, who rarely get such a fun opportunity. The and the Baloise Session in Basel; guitarist Wal- Blues Brunch offers blues in its purest form; tickets are CHF 81.90, which ter Trout from Ocean City, New Jersey, who is a former member of the includes a brunch buffet. Doors open at 10:15 and the event starts at 11:00; band Canned Heat; Sonny Landreth, who is considered one of the best but get your tickets now as this event sells out very quickly! and most innovative slide guitarists; as well as guitarist and lap steel The evening concerts start at 20:00, doors open at 19:00, and tickets specialist Selwyn Birchwood, hailed by Rolling Stone as “a powerhouse can be purchased through Ticketcorner. Prices range from CHF 41.20 player and emotive performer.” for standing-room tickets to CHF 71.80 for seats and CHF 111.90 for The main theme throughout this year’s Blues Festival Basel, however, is reserved-table seating with service (discounts for Roche employees). “woman power”! On each night of the festival, there will be a female lead Die-hard blues lovers can benefit from the Blues Festival 4-day pass in at least one of the acts. During Promo Blues Night on Tuesday, the band for CHF 101.90, which grants standing-room entry for the duration of Patchvox will feature three perfectly harmonized ladies—singers Aurelia the festival (not including the Sunday brunch). Erhardt, Dascha Lüscher, and www.bluesbasel.ch Franziska Hafner. On Wednes- day, the Estella Benedetti Band, DATE CONCERT winner of last year’s Promo Tuesday, April 10 Promo Blues Night 2018 featuring: Blues Night, will be the opening Martin Baschung & Big B Tonic (CH – AG/ZH) act, and New York’s Sari Schorr Patchvox (CH – BS/BL) Don P. & The Blue Jags (CH – LU) and her band will bring a multi- Flo Bauer Blues Project (FR – Alsace) faceted blues-rock to the stage Félix Rabin (CH – Romandie) on Thursday. Friday will see Wednesday, April 11 Estella Benedetti Band (CH) several women on stage, start- Presentation of the “Swiss Blues Award 2018” ing with Jane Lee Hooker, the Blind Boys of Alabama (USA) five raw, high-energy ladies Thursday, April 12 Sari Schorr (USA) from New York, and followed by Walter Trout (USA) the spirited Finnish guitarist Friday, April 13 Jane Lee Hooker (USA) and singer, Erja Lyytinen, who Sonny Landreth (USA) & Erja Lyytinen (SF) & will appear as special guest of Guests Sonny Landreth. Finally, the Saturday, April 14 Selwyn Birchwood (USA) concert on Saturday features Maria Muldaur (USA) feat. Sam Burckhardt (CH) Chicago singer Maria Muldaur Sunday, April 15 Festival All Stars Blues Brunch

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Sir Mark Elder Conducts Parsifal The concerts start at 20:30; doors open at 20:00 on Friday and at 19:30 April 4 on Saturday. Tickets are CHF 49 on Friday and CHF 59 on Saturday and can be purchased through www.starticket.ch. Can Wagner’s “Parsifal” be performed in a church? Certainly! In the opera’s third act, the magic of Good Friday plays a central role. The www.groovenow.ch beauty of nature that unfolds on Good Friday is depicted musically. Plagued by feelings of guilt, Parsifal looks on in wonder of the savior. Opera—The Gambler Where there is redemption, there is always guilt and sin. Sir Mark El- April 7, 14, and 25 der, one of the most sought-after Wagner interpreters, will conduct the Sinfonieorchester Basel for the first time. The concert begins at 19:30 Dostoyevsky’s partly autobiographical novel about an obsessive gambler and will be held at the Basel Münster; tickets start at CHF 20 (CHF 10 is heightened musically in Sergei Prokofiev’s opera “The Gambler.” With for students) and can be purchased online or at Bider & Tanner. its relentless driving energy, Prokofiev’s composition portrays a society in the grip of a fever, putting itself at stake by renouncing all its liabilities. www.sinfonieorchesterbasel.ch Luck is conspicuous by its absence—both in gambling and in love. The plot is set in the fictional spa town of Roulettenburg, where appearances AFTER HOURS—Chillen im Museum rule the day. A down-at-heel general is speculating on an inheritance from his wealthy great aunt in Moscow. However, instead of dying, “Babu- April 5 lenka” arrives hale and hearty in Roulettenburg and gambles away all her If you are interested in seeing the Naturhistorisches Museum Basel’s money in no time. Meanwhile, the private tutor Alexei also loses a small current exhibit “Wildlife Photographer of the Year” in the evening, here fortune in the hope of impressing his adored Polina. But Alexei only gets is your chance. You can visit this special exhibit at your leisure from more deeply addicted... The young Russian director Vasily Barkhatov re- 18:00–23:00 for free, followed by a relaxing drink with friends at the turns to Basel with the Swiss premiere of “The Gambler,” which will be museum bar (drinks are extra). performed at the Theater Basel in Russian with German and English sur- www.nmb.bs.ch titles; tickets are CHF 67–137 for adults and CHF 36–71 for youths. www.theater-basel.ch Cocktail Concert—Barock’n’Roll April 5 In close proximity to the orchestra, in a relaxed atmosphere, perhaps with a glass of wine in your hand—these are the Cocktail Concerts of the Sinfonieorchester Basel. Members of the Sinfonieorchester Basel will be performing works by Georg Philipp Telemann, Antonio Vivaldi, and Luigi Boccherini. The concert will be held twice on the same eve- ning; the first session begins at 18:00 and the second at 20:00. It will be held at the Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois; tickets start at CHF 40 (CHF 20 for students) and can be purchased online or at Bider & Tanner. www.sinfonieorchesterbasel.ch

Curtis Salgado Band April 6 and 7 Harmonica player, singer, bandleader, and songwriter Curtis Salgado of Portland, Or- egon, is known among film aficionados as the role model and great inspiration for John Belushi’s “Joliet Jake” of “Blues Opera—Electra Brothers” fame. Starting out in the 1970s April 8 and 23 alongside Robert Cray, going on to front A gripping psychological thriller about revenge, obsession, and mad- the legendary Roomful of Blues, and even ness—that is the opera “Elektra.” Based on Hugo von Hofmannsthal’s singing for Santana, this charismatic en- eponymous play, the composer concentrates entirely on the myth’s fe- tertainer has been on the road with his male characters, tracing the depths within those characters’ souls with own brand of triumphant, joyful, blues- extreme expressivity and the archaic force of sound. Blood demands soaked R&B for over 30 years. He records blood: Elektra still has her father’s treacherous murder by her mother in the studio with the renowned Phantom Blues Band, but on tour, he is backed by his handpicked regular live and her lover before her eyes. Ever since, she has only been thinking of troupe of first-class West Coast musicians. Repeatedly listed as Best one thing—revenge, which she wants to achieve with the help of her Male Soul-Blues Singer, clearly living up to his rank as “The One and brother Orestes, whose return she longingly awaits. Her sister Chryso- Only Mr. Soul,” it is no wonder that Blues Revue calls him “one of the themis is not much help as she closes her eyes to the past, yearning for most soulful, honest singers ever.” The Curtis Salgado Band, who won freedom and a normal “woman’s fate” as a wife with several children. But over their Basel audience in 2013, will be back in April under the Groove Elektra knows no future. All her thoughts are aimed at fulfilling her mur- Now logo. They will be presenting their prize-winning comeback album derous plan for revenge. Caught in the inescapable net of their guilt-laden “Soul Shot” that is laced with gripping new songs, including “The Beau- family, Elektra and her siblings are drawn ever deeper towards bloody tiful Lowdown,” twice nominated for a Blues Music Award as Best Soul revenge. This coproduction by Opera Vlaanderen and the Aalto Theater Blues Album of the Year, and “Walk a Mile in my Blues,” nominated as Essen, newly staged for Theater Basel, will be performed in German with Best Blues Song of the Year—a particular honor for Salgado as he German and English surtitles. It is recommended for ages 14 and over; wrote this latest album almost in its entirety! You can catch the Curtis tickets are CHF 67–137 for adults and CHF 36–71 for students. Salgado Band on two consecutive evenings at the legendary Atlantis. www.theater-basel.ch photo credits: © jane lee hooker; © estella benedetti; © blind boys of alabama; © erja lyytinen; © jessica keaveny (curtis salgado); © sandra then (electra) April 2018 29

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Orchestre National de France ­musicians towards improvisation, he teamed up with New York super April 10 bassist Dave Holland, the Keith Jarrett drummer Jack DeJohnette, and British keyboarder and pianist Django Bates. This special quartet Under the direction of Emmanuel Krivine, the Orchestre National de of great and innovative musicians, each with their distinct style, were France with violinist Renaud Capuçon will be playing Engelbert Hump- the ideal combination of jazz musicians for the dialogue between East erdinck’s prelude to the opera “,” Max Bruch’s and West. Consciously operating on the antipode of the contemporary “Scottish Fantasia” for violin and orchestra in E flat major op. 46, and hustle and bustle, while perfectly balancing the rhythmic self-aware- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 in E minor op. 64. The concert ness of the quartet and their infallible instinct for the melodic base- will be at the Musical Theater in Basel at 19:30; tickets are CHF 60–145. lines, they create a music that draws its power from within and liber- www.konzerte-basel.ch ates the listener. It is with this great all-star quartet that Brahem will be performing on the opening night of the Jazzfestival Basel 2018. The Anouar Brahem Band “Blue Maqams” will be bringing Mediter- Bob Dylan and Band ranean poetry, oriental sounds, and harmonies from Tunisia in a April 11 ­complex, enthralling, and sometimes odd rhythm to the Musical The- Bob Dylan has been called the ater in Basel; tickets are CHF 44–109 and can be purchased through most important interpreter of www.starticket.ch. . Like no other mu- www.offbeat-concert.ch sician before, he has reinvent- ed himself over and over, al- ways placing his artistic Gin, More Than Juniper integrity above commercial April 12 and 13 success. Bob Dylan was the Following last year’s overwhelming popularity, Paul Ullrich will again be voice of the protest movement conducting a gin tasting on two consecutive evenings. There will be over in the 1960s and became the 40 different gins from around the world to try, as well as premium tonic mouthpiece of a generation to taste. A bar tender will be mixing gin cocktails; one gin and tonic is with his unique songs, which included in the entrance fee. The event will take place at the Gundeli are poetry that has become location at Laufenstrasse 16 in Basel from 18:00–21:30. The cost for the music. “Blowin’ in the Wind,” evening is CHF 23 when purchased in advance at any Paul Ullrich loca- “Chimes of Freedom,” “The tion or online through www.starticket.ch, or CHF 28 when purchased on Times They Are A-Changin,” the evening itself; be aware that ticket numbers are limited. “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall”, and “Like a Rolling Stone” are composi- www.ullrich.ch tions for eternity that have not lost their fascination over the decades. In addition to millions of records sold and countless awards, Bob Dylan has received numerous Grammys, including one for his lifetime’s Rock Meets Classic achievements. He has been an influential and successful artist from April 13 his first record deal in 1961 to the present day. Bob Dylan has been on This fantastic concert extravaganza, where hits from world-famous the “Never Ending Tour” since 1988, with nearly 100 concerts a year. He rock stars meet classical music in a way that is guaranteed to give you plays guitar, piano, and harmonica, and sings original compositions as goose bumps, will be taking place for the 9th time. The Mat Sinner well as traditional songs from folk, country, blues, jazz, ragtime, and Band and the RMC Bohemian Symphony Orchestra are on stage, ac- standards. Fans can catch him at the Hallenstadion in Zürich; tickets companied by stars that have made rock history with their voices: sing- are CHF 88–170 and can be purchased through www.ticketcorner.com . er Jesse Siebenberg and saxophonist John Helliwell from Supertramp; www.abc-production.ch Francis Rossi, frontman of the superband Status Quo; Leo Leoni and Nic Maede from Gotthard, the most successful Swiss rock band ever; Michael Sadle, singer and multi-instrumentalist of the Canadian leg- Anouar Brahem Band “Blue Maqams” endary rock band SAGA; and Eric Brazilian from The Hooters, who April 12 wrote very successful songs for , Bon Jovi, Patty Smith, Anouar Brahem realized a very special dream in the summer of 2017, Robbie Williams, and Billy Idol. Rock meets Classic has established it- when he went into the studio with three of the top musicians and style self in recent years as a not-to-be-missed opportunity to experience a designers of the New York scene and recorded his latest CD, “Blue legendary cross-over project that combines emotional classics with Maqams.” Since Brahem loves the open-mindedness of Western rock songs and a grand atmosphere. The Rock Meets Classic show will be coming to the St. Jakobshalle in Basel; tickets are CHF 69.80–129.90. If you hold a Migros Cumulus Card, you can purchase your tickets on- line at a 20% discount at www.cumulus-ticketshop.ch. www.actnews.ch

Collegium Musicum Concert—Amato Bene! April 13 Collegium Musicum Basel, with conductor Kevin Griffiths and counter- tenor Andreas Scholl, will be performing Georg Friedrich Händel’s “Water Music,” Arco Pärt’s “Our Father,” Felix Mendelssohn’s “Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage,” and Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Welling- ton’s Victory.” This concert will take place at the Musical Theater in Basel starting at 19:30. Tickets are CHF 70–95 (CHF 15 for kids and students) and can be purchased at Bider & Tanner. www.collegiummusicumbasel.ch

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Tanzfestival Steps April 13, 16, 17, 20, 21, and 27 Since 1988, the biennial Migros Kulturprozent dance festival Steps has been working continuously and successfully to bring Switzerland’s con- temporary dance out of the shadows and into the country’s cultural gen- eral education. For this festival, dozens of dance companies and styles from all over the world are presented at locations all over Switzerland, with a supporting program that consists of artist talks, workshops, and symposia. This year, they are marking their 30th anniversary with the 16th edition of the festival, which will include performances at two loca- tions in the Basel area—Kaserne Basel (www.kaserne-basel.ch) and the Burghof in neighboring Lörrach, Germany (www.burghof.com). April 13: Gauthier Dance (CAD) / Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart (DE)—“Stream.” Based at Theaterhaus Stuttgart, the ensemble led by Canadian dancer Eric Gauthier wants to bring as many people as pos- sible into contact with dance. While this introduction to dance is a mat- ­Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Fabrice Mazliah, Jasmine Morand, and Michael ter close to his heart, the fundamental requirement underlying all his Schumacher, as well as a classic piece choreographed by Itzik Galili. initiatives and formats is always a high artistic quality. This is evident The joy of discovery conveyed by these young dance talents confronting both in the company whose virtuosity and technical perfection leaves diverse dance languages can be discovered at the Burghof in Lörrach, nothing to be desired and in the many renowned choreographers who Germany, at 20:00; tickets are € 30–40. help create dance magic in Stuttgart. The program “Stream,” which was April 20 and 21: Cie Greffe / Cindy Van Acker (CH)—“Speechless Voices.” specifically developed for the Steps festival, encompasses seven works The choreographer Cindy van Acker, originally from Belgium, has been that are swift, poetic, grotesque, and always humorous. They shed light living in Switzerland for over 25 years and addresses issues pertaining on the multifaceted possibilities of dance in diverse colors. The perfor- to the relationship between body, mind, space, and sound with immense mance will take place at the Kaserne Basel at 20:00; tickets are CHF 45. stylistic assurance and almost scientific meticulousness. She often ex- April 16 and 17: L-E-V / Sharon Eyal & Gai Behar (ISR)—“Love Chapter 2.” plores her themes with the help of minimalistically applied movements. Famous for her hypnotic-enticing dance works, the Israeli choreogra- Based on a holistic approach, she conceives productions that are visu- pher Sharon Eyal and her company L-E-V (Hebrew for heart) create ally powerful, precisely composed, and at the same time highly sensitive. dance performances that border on the addictive. Gai Behar comes In “Speechless Voices,” van Acker contrast the complex musical compo- from the Israeli underground and club scene and has made a name for sitions by Mika Vainio with ritualistic dance tableaus. Using repetitive himself as the producer of techno raves. The DJ and musician Ori Lich- movements, the dancers from her company Cie Greffe set a pulsating tik is also part of the team, and his pulsating techno beats, sometimes underlying rhythm. Gradually, a work emerges that demands the ut- recorded live, are the hallmark of all L-E-V creations. “Love Chapter 2” most concentration from everyone on stage. They face the possibility of is completely devoted to the world of feelings left behind by lost love. being repelled at any time, then having to immediately pull themselves The dancers move, mostly as an anonymous and androgynous group, together and begin all over again. The performances will take place at across the stage and keep forming new expressive body images with the Kaserne Basel at 20:00; tickets are CHF 45. astonishing flexibility. However, this unity is deceptive—razor sharp April 27: Steps: Compagnie Wang Ramirez (F/D)—“EVERYNESS.” The in- down to the very last detail they lend form to their emotions. The per- ternationally renowned choreographer tandem Wang Ramirez, consisting formances at the Kaserne Basel will begin at 20:00; tickets are CHF 45. of the Korean-German Honji Wang and the French-Spanish Sébastien April 20: The Swiss Bachelors of Dance (CH)—“Take Off!” The bold and Ramirez, has been linked since 2005 in a long-term life and work partner- self-determined manner in which young people begin their journey ship. Since 2009, they have been constantly enthralling as a duo or with through life, especially professional life, never ceases to impress. “Take their ensemble with various productions, all of which share the charis- Off!” makes it possible to experience, live on stage, the spirit of opti- matic style fusion of hip-hop, contemporary dance, and martial arts. With mism and the energy that is inherent in this phase of life, including in “EVERYNESS,” Wang Ramirez have now conceived a poetic, enchanting dance. The fact that dance is on the rise in Switzerland is also due to piece that researches the emotional spectrum of a relationship—love, new education structures, including two Bachelor’s degree programs friendship, indifference, and jealousy. The couple is joined by three other in contemporary dance that were established in Zürich and Lausanne dancers and a large fabric sculpture, which plays a major role with its in 2014 and which prepare students ages 17–24 for a professional great versatility and acts as a visible reflection of the emotions. Together ­career. The two schools are very differently oriented, however, and until with contrasting light and sound effects, “EVERYNESS” fills the room with now, their students have not appeared together on stage. In this show, a kaleidoscope of sensory impressions. This performance will take place they will be presenting four premieres of new creations resulting from at the Burghof, in Lörrach, Germany at 20:00; tickets are € 36–46. their collaborations with internationally renowned choreographers www.steps.ch photo credits: © bob dylan; © anouar brahem; © denis koon kuhnert (steps); © andré le corre (steps); © regina brocke (steps) April 2018 31

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Ballet—Death in Venice Chamber Orchestra—So Pocht Das Schicksal April 13, 15, 22, 24, 27, and 29 April 15 The protagonist of this ballet, Gustav Aschenbach, is overcome by the The Kammerorchester Basel with clarinetist Sabine Meyer will be pre- urgent desire to question his thoughts, his feelings, and his entire life. senting “So Pocht das Schicksal” (This way destiny is knocking on the After the death of his young wife he feels compelled to test new things, door), where they will play works by two musical giants and one con- to transcend society’s accepted boundaries, and to give in to his burning temporary Swiss composer. The two well-known pieces are Mozart’s need to act upon his unfulfilled erotic fantasies. Richard Wherlock cho- Clarinet Concerto in A major—his last concert and one of his last works reographs a narrative ballet based on Thomas Mann’s autobiographi- ever, written in the last year of his life—and Beethoven’s Symphony cally influenced novella of an artist that was written between June 1911 No. 5 in C minor op. 67, probably his best-known piece. Sandwiched and July 1912. It is strongly influenced by the author’s own experiences, between these two works will be “Morphosis” for 42 instruments, a including the Mann family’s holidays in Venice and the news of the death work by composer and conductor William Blank, one of the most im- of the composer Gustav Mahler, whom Mann had chosen as the model portant representatives of New Music. The concert will be held at the for his description of the character of Aschenbach. Like in Mann’s “Death Musical Theater in Basel at 19:30; tickets are CHF 28–89 for adults and in Venice,” the ballet shows the clash of irreconcilable opposites. CHF 19–40 for students. Aschenbach, who acts rationally and strives for perfection, encounters www.kammerorchesterbasel.ch a world of emotion that holds a magical attraction for him: death and desire, beauty and decay, sobriety and rapture lie so close together and form the matrix for the choreographic realization of the story. The richly Danilo Pérez / John Patitucci / Brian Blade— colored music by Dmitri Shostakovich reflects the complexity of emotion “Children of the Light” that the protagonist experiences during his trip to Venice. Shostakovich’s­ April 17 multi-layered compositions also reflect the 20th century in a very spe- Pianist Danilo Pérez has been an active bandleader since 1993, when cial way and allow the spirit of the time and its atmosphere to be grasped he released his first own albums, “Danilo Pérez” and “The Journey.” In and felt. The ballet will be performed at the Theater Basel and the mu- 1994, he recorded the Grammy-winning album “Danzon” with Arturo sic will be played live by the Sinfonieorchester Basel. Tickets are Sandoval. He was also a member of Wynton Marsalis’ band since 1995. CHF 70–118 for adults and CHF 30–61 for youths. In 1996, he published the album “Panamonk,” which resulted from his www.theater-basel.ch engagement with the music of Thelonious Monk; this was quickly fol-

Rocky Horror Show April 17–22 Richard O’Brien’s “Rocky Horror Show”—without question the most lu- rid show in rock theater history—is a mind-blowing and sensual expe- rience, a divine party, an infernal joke in life’s Garden of Eden. It created its own world from the start, impossible to categorize. This internation- ally acclaimed production takes the show back to its roots: the fascina- tion and shrill charm of the B-movie, of burlesque and glam rock. With “Time Warp,” “Sweet Transvestite” and many more songs that are ir- removably lodged in our collective cultural consciousness, it has de- fined an entire era. Brilliantly bizarre and atmospheric, it was its own phenomenon from the very beginning, far removed from the conven- tions of the glitzy world of commercial musicals. Two years after its premiere in the U.K. and one year after its U.S. debut, the off-beat sto- ry of Brad and Janet—an innocent couple lost in a mysterious castle and caught up in a mad series of events, including rock ‘n’ roll hits, an anarchic sense of humor, and some of the funniest lyrics in musical “Let’s do the Time Warp again”—at the Musical Theater in Basel; tick- history—was made into an equally legendary film, “The Rocky Horror ets are CHF 38–98, CHF 10 more for Friday and Saturday evening per- Picture Show.” Even today, audiences partake in the story of Brad, Ja- formances. net, and the diabolical Dr. Frank N. Furter in an almost ritualistic way. www.ticketcorner.ch

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lowed by the Grammy-nominated album “Central Avenue.” In the same year he was honored as “Best Artist or Band in Performance” at the annual New York Jazz Awards. In 2015, Danilo Pérez teamed up with bassist John Patitucci and drummer Brian Blade to record their first critically acclaimed CD together as a super trio entitled “Children of The Light.” Offbeat will be bringing this trio of top musicians from the New York scene to the Volkshaus in Basel as a part of the Jazzfestival Basel 2018; tickets are CHF 39–79 and can be purchased through www.starticket.ch. www.offbeat-concert.ch

Concert—Pulsars. Lighthouses in Space April 19 Camerata Variabile is a Basel-based ensemble that consists of inter- national musicians who dedicate themselves to chamber music. Their fourth concert of the season is entitled “PULSARE—Leuchtürme im All” (Pulsars—Lighthouses in Space). Pulsars, also called lighthouses in space, are actually neutron stars, spinning fast and with immense mass. They are the result of a supernova and are among the most in- teresting phenomena to be observed in space. They were chosen as the Symphony Concert—Bruckner + Haas theme of this program to directly bring together science and art, be- April 18 and 19 cause pulsation is of the utmost importance to music. For this concert, The Sinfonieorchester Basel will be presenting two works, including a the ensemble will play works by Richard Strauss, Karlheinz Stockhau- piece by Georg Friedrich Haas that will be performed for the first time sen, Morris Kliphuis, Erik Oña, and Johannes Brahms. The concert will in Switzerland. Starting in Vienna, Haas has made a name for himself take place at the Gare du Nord, located on the left side of the Badischer in international concert halls and opera houses with his music that is Bahnhof in Basel, at 20:00. Tickets costs CHF 35 for adults, CHF 20 for as fragile as it is sensuous. His trombone concerto was written for so- students, and can be purchased through www.garedunord.ch. loist Mike Svoboda, whom he first met at the Musik-Akademie Basel http://camerata-variabile.ch/konzert4.html and with whom he has repeatedly worked since then. This new work will be paired with Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4, which he called the “Romantic” and that remains his most popular symphony to this Spectrum day. Accentuated by programmatic notes like “Song of the Great Tit,” April 19 “Song,” and “Hunt,” it became best known and most loved in its simpli- Together with his band Spacemen 3, British musician Pete “Sonic fied second version. The concert begins at 19:30 and will be held at the Boom” Kember helped define space-rock, shoegaze, and drone-rock in Basel Münster; tickets start at CHF 20 (CHF 10 for students) and can be the early 1980s. Kember can look back on a huge number of releases purchased online or at Bider & Tanner. with his main band as well as with his side projects, Spectrum and www.sinfonieorchesterbasel.ch E.A.R. (Experimental Audio Research). Spectrum is a continuation of the more rock-based work of Spacemen 3, while E.A.R allows the cre- ation of mind-blowing synth-based pieces. Kember’s characteristic English Comedy style as a producer is more than evident on the second MGMT album April 19 “Congratulations,” which was released in 2010. In recent years, Kem- In their 12th year of shows in Switzerland, the International Comedy ber has also played and collaborated with indie stars, such as My Bloody Club now brings a full club-show format to their new, once-monthly Valentine, Stereolab, and Panda Bear from Animal Collective. So look night show! This show, which is MC’ed by Guy Stevens, will feature the forward to a great psychedelic live show from Spectrum and band at highly experienced and well-respected stand-up comedian Ben Norris the Rossstall 1 at the Kaserne. Tickets can be purchased at the evening from the U.K. He has developed an incredibly relaxed stage persona box office or through Starticket for CHF 15, with a CHF 5 discount for with an innate ability to improvise as well as deliver sharply crafted holders of the STUcard, Colourkey, and Kulturlegi. material, and he has performed at comedy festivals the world over. www.kaserne-basel.ch Norris will be joined by Anuvab Pal, the first Indian stand-up comedian chosen to perform at the Comedy Store of London in Mumbai. He has French Wine Tasting Moevenpick performed his first special, “The Nation Wants to Know,” about the madness of contemporary , to sold-out houses from Sydney to San April 19, 20, and 21 Francisco. The show will be at the Alte Markthalle in Basel, just a few Mövenpick Weinkeller (Haltingerstrasse 101) in Basel is hosting a tast- minutes’ walk from the Basel SBB train station. Doors open at 19:30, ing of a variety of French and other wines from their current catalogue and the show starts at 20:00; tickets are CHF 40 and can be purchased on Thursday and Friday until 20:00 as well as on Saturday until 16:00; online at www.starticket.ch. the event is free of charge. www.internationalcomedyclub.ch www.moevenpick-wein.com photo credits: © jens hauer (rocky horror show); ©perez/patitucci/blade; © camerata variabile (pulsars) April 2018 33

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Thriller—Live and videos once again. Brilliant singers deliver electrifying interpreta- April 24–29 tions of Jackson’s megahits, while extremely talented dancers repro- duce his unique moves on stage with scintillating energy. They are sup- “Thriller—Live” is a terrific show that celebrates the phenomenon that ported by spectacular multimedia effects that are continuously being was and is a tribute to his greatest hits and unmistak- developed further by the show’s creators. Experience all the magic of able dance style. The unique show, which originated in London’s West Michael Jackson in one show at the Musical Theater in Basel; tickets End, brings together all stages of Jackson’s career, which spanned are CHF 39.20–99.90, half price for kids up to age 16. over 40 years—from his first hits with the Jackson 5, through smash hits such as “Bad,” to songs from the world’s bestselling album of all www.ticketcorner.ch time, “Thriller.” “Thriller—Live” is already one of the West End’s lon- gest-running shows, and there is no sign of it stopping any time soon either. It isn’t just in the British capital that this celebration of Jack- son’s tremendous musical and dance legacy is still extremely popular, however. The show devoted to the King of Pop has already enraptured 3.1 million viewers in 28 different countries, because it is a real hom- age to an exceptional artist. Now, “Thriller—Live” is returning to se- lected venues in Germany and Switzerland, so that Jackson fans here can experience that concentrated live sensation evoked by his concerts

The Threepenny Opera that used the tools of entertainment to practice social criticism. Bertolt April 19, 20, and 26 Brecht’s dashing adaptation of the “Beggar’s Opera” contrasts two pro- totypes of a capitalist order—Macheath, known as Mac the Knife, the “See the shark with teeth like razors. All can read his open face.” With charismatic boss of a London gangster organization, and Jonathan the legendary “Ballad of Mac the Knife” and 21 other songs, the “Die Peachum, proprietor of the company The Beggar’s Friend. According to Dreigroschenoper” (The Threepenny Opera) started a new genre of Brecht, “The bourgeoisie’s liking for robbers is based on an error: that musical theater. Written for 22 instruments played by a 9-piece salon a robber is not a bourgeois. This error has spawned a further error: orchestra, and sung by actors, the music combines elements from tan- that a bourgeois is not a robber.” We watch “the beggars begging, the go, jazz, and fairground music. Kurt Weill created a musical language thieves thieving, and the whores whoring.” Brecht demonstrates the criminal nature of bourgeois society and the urgent need for it to change. This cross-art-form collaboration produced by the theater and opera departments of Theater Basel will be bringing this musical the- ater to the Grosse Bühne of Theater Basel; tickets are CHF 67–137 for adults and CHF 36–71 for youths. www.theater-basel.ch

French Wine Tasting Paul Ullrich April 20 Experience the French “savoir-vivre” by tasting wines from the Bor- deaux to the Roussillon regions of France. There will be wines from the finest classics to bio-wines and many more, personally presented by the winemakers themselves. The tasting will take place from 17:00–21:00 at the Laufenstrasse 16 location of Paul Ullrich in Basel. There is no pre- registration necessary and no obligation to buy. Entrance costs CHF 20 (without food), which will be reimbursed with a minimum purchase of CHF 200. In addition, all wines presented on that evening will be 10% off. www.ullrich.ch

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Concert—Fantasie doing so, he also ensures relaxation in everyday normal relationships April 21 and 22 between humans and dogs. Millan has developed a completely new program in which he presents on stage all the steps dedicated to a Neues Orchester Basel has been promoting talented young local musi- dog’s life, from the moment they enter our families. At his German- cians for 35 years. In this concert entitled “Fantasie,” they will be play- moderated show at the Hallenstadion in Zürich, Millan will present his ing Henry Purcell’s “Fantasy Upon One Note,” Wolfgang Amadé Mo- audience with instructive, exciting, entertaining, and funny teachings zart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp, Johannes Matthias Sperger’s on how the two- and four-legged friends can best coexist. As part of his “Arrival Symphony,” and ’s “Farewell Symphony.” There new infotainment show “Once Upon a Dog,” he also explores questions will be two concerts: one at the Katholische Kirche (Kirchgasse 7, Rei­ such as: How can you be sure that a dog really suits you? How should nach) on April 21 at 20:00, and one at the Elisabethenkirche in Basel on you deal with your new housemate from the first day of his coexistence April 22 at 17:00. Tickets are CHF 20–55 for adults and free for anyone with you? Why do some four-legged Prince Charmings mutate into under age 18; they can be purchased at Bider & Tanner or through house tyrants? How does life go on when a four-legged friend is gone? www.ticketino.com. In addition, he is dedicated to the topics “humanization of the dog” and www.neuesorchesterbasel.ch “normal behavior during the various stages of a dog’s life” and shows techniques on how to prevent dogs’ frequently occurring misconduct. Tickets for this show are CHF 71.80–91.90 and can be bought through Symphony Club Mix & Mingle www.ticketcorner.com. April 25 www.abc–production.ch Musicians from the Sinfonieorchester Basel perform snippets, or tast- ers, of upcoming symphony concerts at these events hosted by the or- chestra’s Symphony Club, where you can have a drink and a chat with Radu Lupu fellow English speakers interested in classical music. The event begins April 30 at 18:30 at Hotel Euler, Centralbahnplatz 14 in Basel. Admission is free For this special soloist evening, multiple award-winning Romanian pia- of charge. For more details visit the Symphony Club website. nist Radu Lupu will be playing works by Schubert and Schumann at the www.sinfonieorchesterbasel.ch/en/communities/ Musical Theater at 19:30; tickets are CHF 40–110. symphony-club/programme.html www.konzerte-basel.ch

Dance Night April 28 “Tanznacht40” dance parties are for those who have at least 40 years under their belts. The event will take place at Halle 7 (Dornacher­ strasse 192, Basel) with DJ Ice and will run from 21:00–03:00. Friends, couples, and singles are welcome; admission is CHF 15. www.tanznacht40.ch English Speaking Counseling ­Services for ­Adolescents, Adults and Couples.

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Cesar Millan—”Once Upon a Dog” Tour 2018 April 28 Cesar Millan is a world-renowned dog-training expert. His methods enable a happier and healthier relationship between humans and their Books | Music | Tickets four-legged companions. In over 25 years of working with dogs, Millan Aeschenvorstadt 2 | 4010 Basel has developed a successful philosophy of trust, respect, and love to www.biderundtanner.ch rehabilitate aggressive, anxious, and obsessive-compulsive dogs. In photo credits: © hugo glendining (thriller); © irina chira (thriller); © sandra then (threepenny opera); © cesar millan April 2018 35 Contact us for more information about subscribing or advertising:

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Mark Your Calendar! May 2018 Highlights

Mondovino Wine Fair Basel May 1–6 Fantasy Basel (Comic Convention) May 10–12 Open Day at Local Wine Cellars May 1, 5, and 6 Young Stage May 11–15 Blickfang International Design Fair May 4–6 International Museums Day May 13 Velomärt Basel (Bicycle Market) May 5 TEDx Basel May 26 Basler Frauenlauf (Woman’s Run) May 6 Expat-Expo Basel May 27 City Skate Basel May 6 Dreiländerlauf (Three Country Run) May 27 European Festival of Youth Choirs Basel May 9–13 Bildrausch Filmfest Basel May 30–June 6

Ticket Office: Get Your Tickets Now! Who Where When Tickets Die Schöne und das Biest (Beauty and the Beast) Musical Theater, Basel May 3 www.actnews.ch Hairspray—Das Broadway Musical Musical Theater, Basel May 5 www.ticketcorner.ch Young Stage Circus Festival DAS ZELT, Basel May 11–15 www.ticketcorner.ch HAIR—The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical Theater Spirgarten, Zürich May 16 www.actnews.ch Jimmy Cliff Volkshaus, Zürich May 22 www.ticketcorner.ch Roger Waters Hallenstadion, Zürich May 28 & 29 www.ticketcorner.ch Katy Perry Hallenstadion, Zürich June 1 www.ticketcorner.ch Nickelback Hallenstadion, Zürich June 12 www.ticketcorner.ch Stade de Suisse, Bern June 13 www.ticketcorner.ch Supertramp’s Roger Hodgson Volkshaus, Zürich June 14 www.ticketcorner.ch Bryan Adams Hallenstadion, Zürich June 20 www.ticketcorner.ch Jeff Beck Tour 2018 Z7, Pratteln June 21 www.abc-production.ch Rock the Ring (Simple Minds, Uriah Heep, Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, and more) Autobahnkreisel, Hinwil June 22 www.rockthering.ch Rock the Ring (Santana, UB40, Level 42, Nazareth, and more) Autobahnkreisel, Hinwil June 23 www.rockthering.ch Lenny Kravitz—Raise Vibration Tour 2018 Hallenstadion, Zürich June 27 www.abc-production.ch Billy Idol Hallenstadion, Zürich July 6 www.abc-production.ch Letzigrund Stadion, Zürich August 3 & 4 www.ticketcorner.ch Justin Timberlake Hallenstadion, Zürich August 16 www.ticketcorner.ch Cirque du Soleil—TOTEM Grand Chapiteau, Zürich September 5 – October 14 www.ticketcorner.ch Grease—Das Musical Musical Theater, Basel September 18–23 www.ticketcorner.ch Brit Floyd—The World’s Greatest Show Musical Theater, Basel November 1 www.ticketcorner.ch Let it Be Musical Theater, Basel November 6–11 www.ticketcorner.ch The Simon & Garfunkel Story Musical Theater, Basel December 4 www.ticketcorner.ch