Baku News and Events

June 2013

Baku Charity Triathlon The 9th annual Baku Charity Triathlon will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2013. The race is a sprint-distance triathlon: 500m swim, 20km bike, 5 km run. The swim will take place at the Hyatt Oasis Club indoor pool during the morning, while the afternoon bike and run will take place at Stonepay Royal Park. The categories are an Open Race (men and women), an over 40’s race (men and women), an over 50s race (men and women) and two team races – teams of two or teams of three (no gender difference here). For more information, to volunteer, or to sign up, contact: John Patterson at [email protected] http://www.britishbusinessgroupazerbaijan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/9th-Annual-Baku-ERNST-YOUNG- Triathlon.pdf

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Maria Pia Forte Prize for Expats An online resource for expatriate women, ExpatClic (http://www.expatclic.com), is sponsoring the Maria Pia Forte Prize and I thought CLO clients might be interested in this competition. Full contest rules are available on the site, but it’s open to women (18+) who have lived outside their own countries for more than two years. The contest is in honor of Ms. Forte, a dynamic and inspirational expatriate woman who died in 2011 and would have turned 70 this year. They are accepting stories (both fiction and non-fiction), poems and photographs around the themes of life as an expatriate woman, travel reflections, cross- cultural encounters, and the value of writing. Submissions may be in several different languages and the prize is €1500 Euro for each category. Contest submissions between 7 May and 31 July, 2013.

MAY 28 - JUNE 6 -- U-17 III International Tournament "Caspian Cup 2013" (soccer men under 17) The Men’s International Football Tournament for ages 17 and under begins this week. Team USA will be playing the following times, but location is TBD: (1) Azerbaijan’s first game is on WEDNESDAY, May 29th @ 8:30PM & they are playing against Kazakhstan; (2) USA’s first game is on THURSDAY, May 30th @ 5PM & the rival team will be Kyrgyzstan; (3) SATURDAY, June 1st @ 9PM – Azerbaijan/USA game. The Kazbegi, Georgia Trail Marathon - September 7, 2013 The adventure trail marathon will take place in the background of the Great Caucasus magnificent views, the towering Mt. Kazbegi, alpine slopes, ancient towers and enchanting churches will accompany you throughout your race. In Georgian, known as Mkinvartsveri (“Ice-Top”), this perpetually snow-covered giant, reaching 5047m, is one of the highest peaks in the Caucasus. Mt. Kazbeg faces down towards the town of Kazbegi (Stephantsminda). The peak is steeped in legend: the ancient Greeks believed that Prometheus was chained to the rocky flanks of the mountain as a punishment for stealing fire from the Gods and giving it to mortals, while Christian legend tells that the manger of Christ was brought to Kazbegi and is still hidden somewhere hereabouts. Whether you believe these legends or not, visiting the area is sure to be an unforgettable experience! The race is a true ‘adventure trail run’ that begins with a 4 mile steep climb up the mountain to the monastery, down a goat trail, and through a swamp. The race consists of 4 distances for runners at all levels: 8 km road race (flat road, no trail), half marathon (21 km), full marathon (42 km), and ultra marathon (53 km). Everyone willing to try his/her abilities, who loves running and is fascinated by nature is welcome to participate in this marathon. Date is 9am on September 7, 2013. You must preregister. Please visit the website for more information: www.kazbegi- marathon.com For questions email: [email protected], [email protected] , or [email protected]

Sport equipment and supplies stores In Ganjlik there is a row of 4 sports stores that sell all kinds of equipment from swimming to yoga to weights. Good pricing and range of products. Here’s the scoop: 4 stores: Sport Line, SportTech, Green immediately into parking lot. Sport, Champion Location: in Ganjlik, pass the McDonalds Address: 98 F. Xan Kumasi and Bazaar store on right, continue past the Metro: Ganjlik wall of construction and immediately turn Champion phone: 012-465-6471 right on top of the sidewalk and into the SportTech phone: 012-447-7848, 051-589-1110 Website: sport tech.az parking lot. Or, turn right on next street and

Soloha Ukranian Restaurant Soloka offers a 6 AZN business lunch or you can order Ukranian food from the menu. The borscht soup is quite delicious as are the creamy mushroom dumplings. Soloha Ukranian Restaurant Address: 61 Academic Mirali Gashgay Str. Phone: 012-440-3031, 070-254-5222 Email: [email protected] Website: www.soloha.az Hours: M-F: 12:00-11:00pm, Sat-Sun: 1:00-12pm

Travel Section

ROCK CLIMBING in AZERBAIJAN

The sport of rock climbing has recently taken root in Azerbaijan. In Baku, what is claimed as the very first indoor climbing gym, was opened on November 17, 2011. The Green Rock was opened by two friends, Ali Tahmazov, from Baku, and Michał Piasecki, from Poland. This climbing wall is located on Salatin Asgarova 101, off of Samad Vergun and in the neighborhood of the Heydar Aliyev Saray. Its rates are very inexpensive and includes experienced instructors to teach and belay customers when needed (a belayer is the person on the ground who is also attached to the rope, he or she raises the rope as someone climbs and then slowly lets the rope out to bring a person back down after the completion of their climb). Newly rediscovered by the CLO, however, there is another climbing gym, located in the White City (formerly the Black City), called ClimBaku. ClimBaku is supported by the Air and Extreme Sports Federation of Azerbaijan (FAIREX). This climbing gym is free, though only with a membership to FAIREX, which, reportedly, is also free. With a climbing wall in the new mall, perhaps climbing will gain even more prominence here. There even is a climbing gym outside Baku, in Sheki, which also leads outdoor climbing expeditions to the nearby mountains. Azeri Mountain Adventures, operated by two Americans, Joseph Shekarabi and Mike Pakizer opened in May 2011. All of these locations offer monthly memberships to climb. These facilities also boast trained instructors, great equipment, and low prices; but in its essence climbing can be a dangerous sport, so always exercise caution and strictly follow established safety rules.

Climbing can be a great way to exercise your muscles and your mind. With two climbing gyms, a climbing wall, and another climbing gym in Sheki, everyone, whether a beginner or experienced, can take advantage of this sport!

Climbing Centers in Azerbaijan

Green Rock Website: http://www.greenrock.az/ or [email protected] Address: Salatin Askerova, Building 101, near Nizami metro Phone: (012) 415 7017; (040) 215 7017. Hours: Monday to Sunday, from 10.00 to 22.00

Azeri Mountain Website: http://www.azerventures.com Email: [email protected] Location and facebook page accessible through website ClimBaku Address: Baku city, Xetai district, Nobel avenue 61. Tel/Fax: (+99412) 564-53-95 ; (+99412) 564-79-85 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.climbaku.az (FAIREX: Website:http://fairex.az/index.phtml?lang=en§ionid=74)

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Cultural Events

Check website for details: http://citylife.az

Theatre of Opera and Ballet Address: 8, 28 may str. Phone: 012-493-3188, 493-1651 Tickets: 10, 13, 16 AZN

Performance "Masha and the Bear" 01 June , 02 June - 12:00, 15:00, 17:00 Opera “Masha and Medved” 01 June, 02 June – 15:00, 17:00; 12:00, 15:00 Graduate Concert of Baku Choreographic Gymnasium 04 June – 18:00 Concert of popular singer EMIN Opera “Leyli and Madjnun” 05 June – will take place on July, 11, 2013 at Opera “Tosca” 08 June – the Green Theatre (Yasil Teatr). Opera “Ashig Garib” 09 June - Opera “The 1001 Nights” 12 June - Emin-is romantic music, amazing Opera “Jizel” 15 June – voice and bright show. EMIN sings Opera “Shakh Ismayil” 19 June - Opera “Troubadur” 22 June - Contemporary Rock Ballade (CRB) style based on connection Baku Jazz Center of classical rock ballads with Address: 19, Rashid Behbudov Str. Phone: 012-493-9941, 055-200-7172 computer technologies. Tickets 20- Site: http://www.jazz.az 200 AZN. Every evening from 9.00 pm – live concerts

Pantomime Theatre Address: 49, Azadliq ave. Phone: 012-441-47-56, 050-314-9401 Tickets: 5 AZN

Theatre of the Young Spectator Address: 72, Nizami str. Phone: 012-493-7928 Tickets: 4, 6 AZN

"Sleeping beauty" 30 May - 15:00 "Witch Peri" 31 May - 19:00 "The Beauty and the monster" 31 May - 15:00

Russian Drama Theatre Address: 7, Hagani str. Phone: 012-493-0063, 493-4242 Tickets: 4- 50 AZN Georgian state ensemble of song Site: http://www.rusdrama-az.com and dance "Erisioni" will perform "Even a Wise Man Stumbles" 09 May , 10 May - 19:00 on June 6 - 20:30 at the Green "My wife's Name is Maurice" 11 May - 19:00 New year performance 11 May - 12:00 Theater (Yasil Teatr). This is "Muse Jordan, the scientific botanist and dervish Mastalishah" 28 May - 19:00 Baku’s outdoor theater located "Seven beauties" 31 May - 19:00 near the Philharmonic. Anniversary evening with Vladimir Etush 12 June - 19:00 Puppet Theatre Address: 36, Neftchiler ave. Tickets: 10-80 AZN. Come see a Phone: 012-492-6425, 492-6435, 492-4458 live performance of traditional Site: http://www.kuklateatri.com/ Tickets: 2 AZN dances and see beautiful "Dzhyrtdan" 28 May - 12:00, 14:00, 16:00 Georgian costumes.

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Heydar Aliyev Center to host exhibition of world famous artist Andy Warhol

http://www.news.az/articles/79847

The exhibition of famous US artist Andy Warhol is due at the Heydar Aliyev Center. The opening ceremony will be held on 21 June, 1news.az reports. According to the press service for the center, the exhibition is organized as part of the center's cooperation with the Andy Warhol Museum (United States). The international exhibition called 'Life, death and beautiful' feature nearly 100 works of the author including portraits by celebrities of cinema, music, fashion, as well as other works by the artist. The exhibition is to last until 9 September 2013.

HOUSES OF WORSHIP AND RELIGIOUS SERVICES

Azhdarbey Mosque Sunday Services in Russian with English translation and 100 Samad Vurghun Street; Azeri; Tel: 494-69-16, 494-80-71 Protestant services Sundays at 5:00 pm.

Ashkenazi Synagogue New Apostle Lutheran Church 171 Chingiz Mustafayev Street 17 28th May Street Friday Shabbat evening services in Hebrew Sunday Services at 10:00 in Russian and German at the German Lutheran Church Baku Eparkhy at Caspian Russian Orthodox Church 205 Shamil Azizbeyov Street; Sephardic Synagogue Tel: 440-43-52, 440-04-43 39 Shemsi Badalbeyli Street Friday Shabbat evening services & Saturday morning Baku International Fellowship services at 9:00, both in Hebrew Non-denominational, English-speaking church, meets at Baku International School Seventh Day Adventist Church Ajami Nakhchivani Street, Block 3097. 27 Yashar Huseynov Street (Ganjlik area); Tel: 564-65- Sunday Service 10:30-12:00, in English on 1st floor and 14. Bible study in English, Russian and Azeri on in Korean on 2nd floor. Saturday mornings at 10:00. http://www.bakuchurch.org/wrdprs/ Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Greater Grace Church (Protestant, Evangelical 10 Izaat Orujov Street (at the corner of Orujov Street and Church) Nobel Avenue); Tel: 416-87-82 German Kirche, 17 28th May Street Services in English on Saturday at 6:00 pm and Sunday at 11:00. ______

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9th Annual Baku Triathlon ADULT SPRINT DISTANCE

TRIATHLON

Saturday, 8th June 2013 Triathlon: 500m swim + 20km bike + 5 km run Location: Hyatt Oasis Club (morning swim) and

Stonepay Royal Park (afternoon bike and run)

Teams of 2 or 3 people, or do it alone.

Entry deadline is 25th May

For more information or to register, please contact

John Patterson at [email protected] **All Profits to Benefit Local Charities**

Wine Nights at Four Seasons

Every Friday come taste wine s at the Four Seasons hotel. Come from 8:00- 10:00pm at Bentley’s Whiskey Bar in the Four Seasons to taste unlimited wine and

cheese, with snacks

while listening to A la Mode Latin Band. Cost is 35 AZN/person. 6

 BIS presents

GARAGE SALE Friday, June 7th Saturday, June 8th Contacts: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] please rent your table before Thursday June 6th, rentals AZN 15 for 1 day, AZN 25 for 2 days

DETAILS: Friday: 14.00 to 17.00 Saturday: 10.00 to 14.00

LOCATION: Baku International School Darnagul Qasabasi Ajami Nakhchivani Str.Block 3097 Baku, Azerbaijan AZ1108

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each. Pay between 30-60 AZN a lesson. Contact FOR SALE Turkan: 489-84-62, 050 552 33 11, [email protected] Fox Coat -Full length red fox fur coat. Rarely worn, kept stored, brand new condition. The fox was ranch English Language Teachers raised. Cost: 300 AZN. Contact: The British Education company, Education and [email protected] Training International, is looking for experienced part –time English Language SERVICES Teachers. Candidates should have a qualification a minimum of three years teaching experience or Baku International School ability to lead Conversation clubs using topics BIS, located in Ganjlik, is searching for for speaking and listening skills development. qualified full time and substitute teachers (in all Experience of working with groups of students subject areas) for school year 2013-2014. is essential. Apply ASAP with resume/CV to: Teachers are needed both in primary grades and [email protected] in secondary subjects. Please contact Gary Tuttle ([email protected]) or Therese McClymont French Teacher ([email protected]) directly for French teacher needed to teach children after further information concerning available school, must also speak English. Contact: positions and compensation. Baku International [email protected] Specific hires include:  A full time local hire elementary English Editor Needed position with a two year contract. Azer Ilme Ltd “Magic Knots” is seeking an  A 6 week subbing position for the 6th English native speaker for editing projects. 5 grade class (11 year olds), dates: AZN/page. For more information please contact Monday 4th November through Friday Orkhan Rzayev either by phone (+994 55) 362 13th December. 1156 or email: [email protected] or th  A one-on-one tutor for a child at 6 grad [email protected] class (11 year old).

Baku Oxford School Writing Tutor Wanted BOS, located in Badamdar, is looking for Tutor wanted to teach writing skills, mostly foreign teachers to hire for 2013-2014: need 3 through editing. Previous editorial experience is primary teachers, 3 English teachers for middle desired. Class schedule and salary negotiable. school, science teacher and art teacher. If Contact: [email protected] interested or for more information, contact: English Language Volunteer Aygun at [email protected] Azeri employees of charity United Aid for

Azerbaijan (UAFA) are looking for English English Teachers Needed speaking volunteers to help improve their Universal Tur is tourism agency which includes English. Classes held at UAFA office on the language teaching courses and courses abroad. Boulevard. Contact: Lena Looking for professional English language [email protected] teachers to teach twice a week for 90 minutes

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Favorite Food Recipes

Citrus Marmalade

From Country Living Magazine

Ingredients 1.5 kilo citrus fruits: oranges, lemons, limes, kumquat, mandarins, grapefruit (remove seeds) 1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp/5ml vanilla extract 4 cups/804 g sugar 1 cup/ 250ml water 1 Granny Smith, green apple

Directions 1. Peel or grate the rind of citrus into strips, put in large pot. Juice the fruit into pot. Add vanilla bean or vanilla extract, sugar, water, and half a green apple into the pot. 2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally until the rinds are tender and liquid is thickened, about 1hour. 3. Remove and discard apple and vanilla bean pod. Set marmalade to cool, about 1 hour. 4. Transfer to clean glass jars and store, refrigerated, for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy with a range of items: bread, oatmeal, ice cream, tea, cakes, muffins, whipped cream, etc.

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