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A Monthly Guide to Living in Basel September 2016 Museum TingTuuernsly Twenty LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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Y B TABLE OF CONTENTS charming city on the Rhein is a gift, and we hope that Basel Life Magazine will help you enjoy it to the fullest. School pick-up and 1 A highlight of the month will be the POPUP Basel Sommerfest, an unfor- 9 5 6 drop-off at Basel Events in Basel: September 2016 4–9 gettable evening when thousands will gather at the Münsterplatz to dine Badische Bahnhof together. In addition to this special event, you can visit numerous other fes- Fun Outings: Beyond Basel 10–11 Quality Christian tivals, including the seasonal kite and squash festivals; the fabulous Klang- Basel and VivaCello music festivals; and festivals celebrating film, theater, Schooling since 1956 or Chinese culture. September is also a busy time for markets, from a 3-day D Markets and Fairs 12–13 Mulhouse market celebrating Latin American culture, a farmer’s market focusing on Kandern F rare species, and a rose and flower-bulb market to a real estate fair. Sports and Recreation 14–16 Basel Zurich This month you can also check out new cars at the auto show, take the family to the circus or a soap box car race, explore the region’s historical CH Get Going!: Adventures on Treetop Ropes 17 monuments during the European Heritage Days, get involved in Clean-up Day, and learn about environmentally friendly ways to get around during Mobility Week. Basel’s wonderful museums offer not only fascinating ex- Calendar: September 2016 18–19 hibits from the artistic movement of Der Blaue Reiter and Radical Design to the depiction of violence in ancient Greek art, but also special events, Inside Basel: Museum Tinguely Turns 20! 20–21 such as a weekend focusing on the culture of diet and cooking or a family day at the Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein, Germany. Those who are more interested in outdoor activities can enjoy a day of non- Workshops, Tours, and Education 22–24 motorized locomotion in and around Basel at the annual Slow-Up, partici- pate in the IWB marathon, discover the excitement of treetop climbing Information Desk: Autumn Camps for Kids 25 parks, or visit breathtaking Mount Pilatus for a typically Swiss experience. bfacademy.com Before heading out to the mountains, be sure to read about how you can visit them for less this fall, and how you can protect yourself against ticks Did You Know? 26–27 and Lyme Disease. This issue will also introduce you to Basel’s Tinguely Museum that is dedi- Entertainment: Night on the Town 28–34 cated to the works of the innovative Swiss artist, Jean Tinguely, and which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this fall. In addition, you will find a long list of camps for kids during the autumn break, as well as new important Ticket Office: Get Your Tickets Now! back page information for travelers to Canada. If you are looking for a night out on the town, check the entertainment sec- Mark Your Calendar: October 2016 back page tion for fabulous choices of shows, theater, comedy, dance parties and performances, opera, as well as wine and whiskey tastings. And as always there are a plethora of concerts from baroque to electronic music and ev- erything in between, including the welcome concert for Ivor Bolton, the new conductor of Basel’s symphony orchestra. Wishing you a Super September! Christine Basel Life Magazine Staff: COVER: Jean Tinguely applied his charac- teristic kinetic-art approach not only to Editor-in-Chief: sculptures but also to the design of foun- Christine Pesold tains. Two of these are located right here Advertising & Subscription Manager / Editor: in Basel—one by the Museum Tinguely, A cAsuAl Susanne Hiller the other in the city center, at Theater- ApproAch platz. This “Fasnachtsbrunnen” consists Design & Print: of nine separate kinetic sculptures with to luxury Schwabe AG whimsical names referring to their shape For more information about subscribing or advertising – please contact us: or movement, such as “dr Schuufler” (the scooper) or “dr Wäädel” (the brush). Particularly in cold winters, when the water freezes, these make for amazing ice-covered sculptures. info basellife.com Another well-known example of a Tinguely fountain is the Fontaine Igor Stravinsky in www.facebook.com/basellifemagazine Paris that Tinguely created together with his wife, Niki de Saint Phalle, and which com- www.basellife.com bines several of his kinetic sculptures with some of her characteristic colorful pieces.

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POPUP Basel Sommerfest Cruelty and Nothing Else? Images of Violence Rex, Stadtkino, and Studio Central. You can also check this link September 9 in the Classical World www.tagdeskinos.ch/#cinemasearch and scroll through the city menu to find a participating cinema near you. Similar in concept to last September’s White Dinner Basel, Pro Inner- September 2, 2016 – January 29, 2017 stadt Basel will be presenting THE Summerfest of 2016. On this eve- In ancient Greek fine arts, scenes of violence were displayed on many www.tagdeskinos.ch ning, thousands will come together to enjoy a one-of-a-kind dining ex- public buildings as well as on vessels in private homes. Ancient writ- perience at a magical summer-evening event with friends at the ings were also dominated by descriptions of war, battles, and atroci- Kite Festival in Birsfelden Münsterplatz. There will be hundreds of tables for 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and ties. What was the purpose of these images of violence? Was the an- September 4 even 16 people set up around the Münster. Guests bring their own food cient world characterized by limitless brutality? The Skulpturhalle and wine and even decorate their table to their liking. Be creative, be Basel will be hosting a new special exhibit that focuses on whether Autumn is a great time to fly a kite, chic, be fun! Come up with your most delectable summer menu, take these scenes, in a period without mass media, had specific meanings and areas by the Rhein are especial- along your favorite wine, decorate your table with your best china, and functions, and how society dealt with the depictions of violence, ly windy. If this sounds like a fun ac- glasses, and utensils, and don’t forget your most colorful and sum- both in antiquity and today. The exhibition includes casts of ancient tivity, join a group of kite-flying afi- mery candles, flowers, and napkins. Make this evening an event that PostFinance card and will then be e-mailed to you for printing. Tables sculptures as well as original objects from the Antikenmuseum Basel. cionados at the Kraftwerkinsel (the you will never forget! To reserve your table, simply go to and chairs will be set up on site, simply bring your tickets and a print- The exhibition will also feature related works by contemporary artists. island with the hydroelectric power the website and download the PDF of the table arrange- out of the table numbering plan. Guests are asked to arrive at 19:00 to Admission to the Skulpturhalle Basel is CHF 12 for adults, CHF 5 for plant) in Birsfelden on this Sunday. decorate their tables and set out their food so that the festivities can ment (Tischplan PDF). Select the table you would like youths and students, and free for kids under age 13 and for ColourKey www.horvath.ch/de/drachenfeste to reserve by choosing one in the size and location begin at 19:30. Clean-up is scheduled to start at 23:30 so that the Sum- holders. There will be guided tours of the exhibit in German at 11:15 on you desire. Then click on “Jetzt Ticket Kaufen” (buy merfest can end at midnight. There will be POPUP Corners situated the first Sunday of each month, as well as a guided tour in English at tickets now) and on the desired table size to choose throughout the square (let yourself be surprised), as well as toilet fa- 14:00 on October 2 and a guided tour in French at 14:00 on November 6. Children’s Theater—Rumpelstilzli your preferred table. Tickets are CHF 40 per person; cilities and trash bins; the evening will take place rain or shine. Guided tours cost CHF 7 per person and pre-registration is re­ quired at September 4–28 they can be bought directly online with a credit card or www.popupbasel.ch 061-260-2500 or [email protected]. Theater Arlecchino is presenting “Rumpelstiltskin,” one of the most www.skulpturhalle.ch popular tales from the Brothers Grimm's collection. The story starts with a big misunderstanding: The miller and the royal chamberlain joke Aline Kominsky-Crumb & Robert Crumb—Drawn Together ­Design continues to influence numerous designers and artists today. Arlecchino-Fest about how the miller’s beautiful and clever daughter Marie can spin Many of the current design trends, such as Critical Design, Social De- straw into gold. The stern queen accidentally overhears the conversa- Until November 13 September 3 sign, und Participatory Design, relate to the concept of Radical Design. tion and takes the miller at his word, insisting that Marie spins gold Aline Crumb-Komin- Another part of the exhibition shows interviews with contemporary de- To celebrate the start of its 21st season, Theater ­Arlecchino will be hold- overnight. But no one can do that… This play with songs is for children sky and Robert Crumb signers, design theorists, and producers, who explain the influence and ing an all-day festival for families. From 11:00–17:00, all are invited to and adults and will be performed in Basel dialect. Shows will be held are an odd couple, in significance of Radical Design in their work or in the design world today. play, do crafts, and enjoy clowns Manu and Minu, who will amaze as every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at 14:30; tickets are CHF 20 for life as well as in art. wizards, balloon artists, and face painting artists. There will be a live adults and CHF 15 for kids; they can be reserved online and picked up www.design-museum.de She is a pioneer of the performance by the Hedgehog Band, dr Haas und dr Igel, a bouncy cas- at the ticket office 30 minutes before the performance. autobiographic comic tle, raffle, food, drinks, and much more. Entrance is free. www.theater-arlecchino.ch and he a celebrated Gässli Film Festival www.theater-arlecchino.ch underground illustra- September 1–4 tor and creator of Kandinsky, Marc & Der Blaue Reiter The Gässli Film Festival, so named because of its location in Gerber­ characters such as Kultur Kocht! (Culture Is Cooking!) September 4, 2016 – January 22, 2017 Fritz the Cat and Mr. gässlein, is a nonprofit event, organized for young film-makers in the September 3 and 4 For the first time in a quarter of a century, a Swiss exhibition will be Natural. Together, Basel region. The aim is to inspire young people to make films and to Cooking shows, food blogs, devoted to one of the most fascinating chapters in modern art: The ar- they manage to con- give the film talents of tomorrow an opportunity to present their works and rapidly multiplying tistic movement of Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider). This movement vey this highly pro- to a wider audience. To this end, festival organizers invite an interna- cookbooks and maga- and the exhibition of the same name that was held in Munich in 1911 ductive creative ten- tionally renowned filmmaker to Basel to show his debut film and give zines—cooking is hip, resulted in a revolutionary new art experience. The exhibition at the sion in many crazy the young people tips, tricks, and inspiration for their future careers in trendy! “Right food,” “func- Fondation Beyeler in Riehen will highlight the eponymous almanac stories. With an aston- filmmaking. There will be monetary and other prizes awarded to the tional food,” “comfort food,” ishing frankness where nothing best film of the festival, the best of Switzerland, the best music video, published by Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc, which heralded a is ­off-limits, they depict the story of their lives as a side-splitting drama, as well as a social-media audience prize and a youth prize. To learn and “love food,” from veg- turning point in art and has left its mark on generations of artists right especially their move from the United States to France. In the leading more about the project, their success stories, how to participate, how an to omnivorous—where up until today. roles you will see the societal upheavals of the 1970s, gender differ- to get there, or to just attend, visit their website. do these trends come from www.fondationbeyeler.ch and where are they going? ences and inequalities, and some solid neuroses. The Cartoonmuseum www.baselfilmfestival.ch Basel is the first to curate a comprehensive show of their original works, On this weekend, the Museum der Kulturen Basel will be hosting a fes- Station Circus focusing on the cooperation of these two pioneering artists. tival in which many questions surrounding food and its cultural context Image Afrique 2016 will be addressed. All are welcome for an enjoyable weekend to experi- September 9, 10, 11, and 22 http://cartoonmuseum.ch September 1–17 ence food and drink in the exciting field between conscious nutrition Set up at the Dreispitz, Station Circus features various circus acts and appetite, between carnality and veganism, and between mass nu- Image Afrique is an annual festival for contemporary African photogra- throughout the year. Radical Design phy, focusing this year on a retrospective of POPCAP, the prize for con- trition and fine food. September 9–11: For one whole weekend in September, Zirkus Fahr- Until November 17 temporary African photography. Its three events in Basel aim to www.mkb.ch AwaY will be bringing their circus wagons and tractors back to Basel strengthen the position of African photography, promote talented peo- "Radical Design" is the first temporary exhibition at the Schaudepot, the for performances by their artists and guest companies, workshops, live ple, and stimulate discourse regarding the image of Africa. On Septem- new addition to the Vitra Design Museum just across the border in Weil music, and many culinary delights. These are whole-day events with no ber 1 from 18:30–22:00 at Holzpark Klybeck, a concert by African Acid Tag des Kinos (Day of the Cinema) am Rhein, Germany. A design movement that reached its peak at the entrance fee; a donation to the collection hat at the end of the perfor- is the Future will be followed by the POPCAP’16 award ceremony and a September 4 end of the 1960s and beginning of the 1970s in Italy, Radical Design is mances is appreciated! one of the most important avant-garde movements in the history of de- large-format open-air projection of all 25 outstanding works exhibited If you love the excitement of going to the movies and seeing adventures September 22: “Jeudi Cirque” is circus on a high level that performs on sign. With manifestos, unconventional design vocabulary, trans-disci- by POPCAP since 2012. From September 3–17, a photography exhibi- and stories come to life on the big screen, which has been made even one Thursday evening per month. Local and international artists per- plinary working methods, and utopian design ideas, exponents of Radi- tion that is complemented by historic African photographs from the ar- more realistic with 3D technology and the Dolby Atmost sound system, form excerpts of their latest creations to the enjoyment of their audi- cal Design were protesting against functionalism and the established chives of African Photography Initiatives will take place in the Heuberg then this day is for you. In over 250 cinemas in Switzerland, including ence. Tickets are CHF 25 for adults and CHF 18 for kids and students. taste in design and architecture. Thus, they showed that designers and 24 art space. On September 3, a symposium, “Africa in the Photo Book,” Basel, you can watch all movies for only CHF 5. Bring your family, get The show starts at 20:00, and the Circus Bar is open before and after architects must not only be seen as service providers in a commercial will be held at the Basler Afrika Bibliographien, Klosterberg 23. All your friends together, or ask someone on a date—just don’t miss this the show to enhance the circus ambience. context, but that they can also actively and critically engage in social and events are public and there is no entry fee. special opportunity! Participating cinemas in Basel include the Capitol, political matters. The critical awareness brought about by Radical www.imageafrique.com Kult.kino Atelier, Kult.kino Camera, Pathé Küchlin, Pathé Plaza, www.stationcircus.ch

4 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com photo credit: © ben koechlin (popup basel), © aline kominsky-crumb & robert crumb (parlez-moi d'amour), © museum der kulturen basel (kultur kocht), © markus dietl (kite festival) September 2016 5 Events in Basel: September 2016 (continued)

Silofest 2016 sweet and spicy, played on clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, violin, cello, and at 13:00. Registration is CHF 5 and requires parental permission, hel- Mummies— September 10 piano. This concert series offers musical and playful productions for met, and appropriate clothing. Mystery of Time kids ages 4 and up. Children can really feel involved in what is happen- All are invited to the annual Silofest in the east Erlenmatt neighbor- www.robi-spiel-aktionen.ch September 16, 2016 – ing and will also get a chance to try the instruments at the end of the April 30, 2017 hood. Starting at 13:30 on this Saturday, neighbors, city dwellers, young concert. The concert starts at 14:30 at the Scala Basel on Freie Strasse. and old, singles, and families will gather to enjoy music, food, and fun. Mummies are legacies of Tickets can be purchased online or at Bider & Tanner and cost CHF 20.80 Family Day at the Vitra Design Museum There will be ample activities for kids, from making magic ointments to bygone eras that allow us to for adults and CHF 10.60 for kids. printing their own bags, baking bread over an open fire, and taking a September 11 decipher where we come ride on the carousel. There will be food for purchase, as well as an www.sinfonieorchesterbasel.ch From 10:00–18:00, families are welcome to come and explore the Vitra from. As individual witness- open potluck-style buffet where all are invited to bring and share a Design Museum, just across the border in Weil am Rhein, Germany. es of our history, they are dish, and an on-site grill where you can cook your own food. Exhibitions Concert—Heritage Day Visitors can participate in special family tours, numerous activities and culturally and historically will be held from 14:00–18:00 in the silo that will introduce interested workshops, a 3D printing demonstration, and much more at the mu- invaluable. The Naturhisto- visitors to the future plans for the area, as well as a chance to meet September 10 seum, the new Schaudepot building, and all over the campus. Entrance risches Museum (Natural future new neighbors. The music program will feature a series of The Sinfonieorchester Basel will be playing a special concert at 12:30 at is € 9 for adults (including all activities and exhibits), free for kids and History Museum) Basel will ­different live bands from 17:30–24:00, and there will be a light show in Leonhardskirche. Under the direction of guest conductor Erik Nielsen, teens up to age 18. be hosting a new exhibit in the evening that will leave spectators enchanted. the orchestra, accompanied by pianist Iryna Krasnovska, will be playing www.design-museum.de which they show human www.erlenmatt-ost.ch/Erlenmatt-Ost/Erlenmatt-Ost/Silofest.html pieces by Ferruccio Busoni and Hans Huber. This concert is free. mummies, each with their www.sinfonieorchesterbasel.ch own touching and unusual Children’s Festival in Park im Grünen stories, as well as sensa- Family Concert September 11 tional animal mummies. Most of the items shown were mummified nat- September 10 urally, without manipulation by man. Animal mummies testify to the The organization Terre des Hommes is inviting you to a day of fun in Soap Box Car Race various fascinating natural processes of mummification. In an impres- As part of the mini.musik series, the Sinfonieorchester Basel presents Park im Grünen in Münchenstein from 9:00–16:00. The organization, September 11 sive way, this exhibit will demonstrate that mummification is not only a “In der Küche” (In the Kitchen). Amid the clattering, bubbling cooking which helps kids in need, will be hosting this day of games and activi- burial ritual from the kingdom of the pharaohs, but that desert sand, ice, pots, six musicians prepare a five-star menu that even children find Robi-Spiel-Aktionen will once again be hosting the “Inferno Seifen- ties for children, including a bouncy castle, a variety of children’s or even dry basement air can preserve dead bodies. Human mummies tasty. At mini.musik, not even too many cooks spoil the broth, for they kistenrennen” (Inferno soap box car race) at Margarethenpark in Gun- games, face painting, and crafts. There will also be a raffle with some come not only from ancient Egypt; other sensational discoveries from taste everything as they prepare it—all to the sound of music both deli. Registration is at 10:30, trial runs are at 11:00, and the races start nice prizes. Cost is free and no registration is required; the raffle earn- Europe, Africa, and Latin America also reveal secrets about life and death ings will help support their causes. on our planet. This exhibition will explore the question of why dead bod- www.tdh.ch ies are preserved as well as what conditions and processes allow a body Europäischer Tag des Denkmals 2016 or its parts to remain unharmed for centuries after death, rather than rot. Find the answer to these questions and take the time to reflect on the September 10–18 Mobilitätswoche (Mobility Week) social and personal dealing with life and death. There will be a vernis- September 12–18 The Europäischer Tag des Denkmals (European Day of Monuments) is sage to this special exhibit starting at 18:30 the evening before the offi- part of an EU-wide initiative called European Heritage Days that since As a part of the European Mobility Week, the canton of Basel-Stadt will cial opening (September 15) that is free to the public. 1994 has been implemented under various names in many European be hosting this 5th edition of Molibilty Week—a week of action to intro- www.nmbs.ch countries. These days are designed to celebrate our heritage by giving duce you to environmentally friendly ways to get around in Basel and everybody an opportunity to visit some of Europe’s beautiful historical the three-country region. Numerous promotions and events invite ev- monuments. eryone to get actively involved and to try out eco-friendly forms of mo- Oslo Night September 10: The activities in Basel this year will focus on the Altstadt bility, with more than 60 free activities waiting for you. Cruise the har- September 17 bor on a solar-powered boat, take a guided walking tour through Basel (old town) between Heuberg and Blumenrain. Basel’s old town offers a For the 5th time, Oslo Night will be taking place as a cultural street using a new app for your smartphone, cycle through the three-country prototypical and picturesque setting, with the small streets and alleys festival from 14:00–04:00 at the Dreispitz area. Initiated by HeK (House region on an e-bike, get on the large Basler Cargo-Corso, enjoy a happy surrounding Leonardskirche and Peterskirche offering an almost com- of Electronic Arts Basel) and HGK (University of Applied Arts North- hour in a bicycle taxi or in the Tram-Lounge, or find out about alterna- plete set of historical buildings. These mansions of the aristocracy and western Switzerland), the cultural agents of Oslostrasse and Freilager- tive modes of transportation to get from point A to point B. Check out houses of wealthy citizens used to line the inner city walls. Today, this Platz are organizing a festival of the arts and presenting a multifaceted their website and their Facebook site to get more information. area with private homes, university buildings, stores, theaters, and program, including exhibitions, performances, games, workshops, in- restaurants is a lively oasis among the surrounding business ar­ eas www.facebook.com/MobilitaetswocheBasel; stallations, talks, an outdoor cinema, live acts, and DJs. where on this day you can discover the exquisite and lavish decorations www.mobilitaetswoche.bs.ch www.hek.ch of the buildings, archeological finds, or architectural masterpieces and rarities. For a complete listing and times of the day’s events, go to the website of the Kantonale Denkmalpflege. KlangBasel 2016 www.denkmalpflege.bs.ch/baukultur-entdecken/europaeischer-tag- September 23–25 des-denkmals/europaeischer-tag-des-denkmals-2016.html Don’t miss this second edition of KlangBasel—a weekend of music with To visit historical buildings in other regions of Switzerland, go to the around 1,000 musicians playing in about 100 concerts in 40 different website (German, French) of the Nationale Informationsstelle für Kul- ­locations, including private homes, public spaces, and businesses. A turgüter Erhaltung (National Clearinghouse for the Preservation of sneak peek at the program includes the Basel Sinfonietta, the Kammer­ Cultural Sites). On the map, click on the area you are interested in for a orchester Basel, the Sinfonieorchester Basel together with bass-bari- listing of all activities in that area. Overall, about 300 sites throughout tone Erwin Schrott, the Notabene und Partial choirs, the Novantik Proj- Switzerland will be participating this year. ect Basel, the Swiss Foundation For Young Musicians, a Basler All Star Band with Roli Frei and Steffi Klär, “A Tree in A Field Records’ Happy www.nike-kultur.ch/hereinspaziertch-denkmaltage House,“ the Theater Basel with a commissioned work by Georg Nuss- September 11: The corresponding event in Germany is called “Tag des baumer, and even the Projekt “Unorthodox Jukebox“ that takes place at offenen Denkmals” (Day of Open Monuments), and this year’s theme is unorthodox hours during the night and early morning hours. Sunday “Gemeinsam Denkmale erhalten” (Preserving monuments together). September 17 & 18: In France, the corresponding days are known as boasts a special family-friendly program filled with workshops and You can find information on participating sites in the neighboring state “Journées Européennes du Patrimoine” and take place one weekend singing that all are welcome to participate in. Check out their website of Baden-Württemberg on their website. later. You can view the program at their website. for a complete program of concerts and purchase your tickets through http://tag-des-offenen-denkmals.de/laender/bw/ http://journeesdupatrimoine.culturecommunication.gouv.fr/ www.starticket.ch. www.klangbasel.ch

6 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com photo credit: © bau- und verkehrsdepartement kanton basel-stadt, © senso (mobility week), © gregor brändli (mummies) September 2016 7 Events in Basel: September 2016 (continued)

Mondfest Basel of activities for the whole family, including hayrides, pumpkin carving, sure to please across generations. Circus GO will be pitching their tent September 24 crate climbing, and much more. Enjoy some of the many specialties, at the Alter Schlachthausplatz in Laufen. Tickets range from CHF 30–65 such as squash, squash soup, squash cakes, squash beer, bread, and for adults and from CHF 15–40 for kids ages 2–12; they can be purchased Basel and Shanghai are celebrating the 8th anniversary of their pros- sausages, while experiencing the varied entertainment program from by phone at 0900-000-665 (1.19/min), or through www.starticket.ch. perous partnership with a festival on Münsterplatz from 12:00–20:00. International Alphorns to line-dancing. You can also purchase from over 250 variet- Guests are invited to an apéro that starts 2 hours before the show. Your The China–Basel association is inviting you to enjoy, relax, and mingle ies of squash and other locally made products. The squash market is circus experience is enhanced by the food and drink in the unique cir- in a Chinese people’s garden that will be created in the square. In addi- open daily from the end of August until November, from sun-up to cus-integrated restaurant. For more information, go to their website. tion to market stalls, there will be a varied lineup of activities, including School sundown. music, dance, crafts, and food; visit their website for a detailed pro- www.circus-go.ch gram of the day’s events. www.mathis-hof.ch Rheinfelden www.china-basel.ch Circus Nock Children’s Theater—Puss in Boots September 27 – October 16 September 24, 25, and 28 Circus Nock has been in ex- The Basler Kindertheater will be presenting the classic story of “Der istence for 156 years, span- gestiefelte Kater” (Puss in Boots)—the Brothers Grimm’s story of a mill- ning seven generations of er and his three sons. When the miller dies, the three sons split the in- the Nock family. They will heritance; the eldest inherits the mill, the second the donkey, and the present their new produc- youngest feels cheated to only inherit the cat, until the adventure begins! tion entitled “Ritmo y pa- Families with kids starting at age 4 can enjoy this magical story, which is sión” at the Concoursplatz played and sung in Basel dialect; tickets are CHF 15 for kids ages 4–16, in Sissach on September 27 CHF 20 for adults, or CHF 10 and CHF 15 with the Familienpass. and 28, at the Rosental­ www.baslerkindertheater.ch anlage in Basel from Octo- ber 1–9, and at the Gitterli in Liestal from October 14–16. Kite Festival Münchenstein This circus filled with Span- September 25 ish passion, acrobatic art- Five-Year Jubilee at the Basel West Library istry, traditional circus acts, The 32nd annual kite festival will be held from 11:00–17:00 in Park in animal acts, clowns, and a September 24 Grünen in Münchenstein. There will be kite flying, kite shows, and kite live traditional circus or- The Basel West Library will be celebrating their 5-year anniversary building. play4you will also be on hand with sport-stacking, juggling, and chestra is a perfect outing for the whole family. They travel with ani- with a festival! From 10:00–17:00, there will be storytellers, a book flea diabolo workshops. You can also try slackline, obstacle courses, and mals—including horses, ponies, donkeys, camels, lamas, and even a market, face painting, children’s programs in English and German, a much more. There are activities for the whole family, and entrance is free. ■ English-medium day school: zebra—that the children can visit in their little on-site zoo from 10:00– live concert featuring The Palomines, and fun for the whole community. Kindergarten and Primary sections www.play4you.ch/agenda 18:00. To learn more about Circus Nock, you can visit their website at If you are not already familiar with the Basel West Library, this is a www.nock.ch. Tickets are CHF 20–60 for adults, CHF 12–41 for kids ■ Internationally recognised programmes great opportunity to get to know them and their many programs in Eng- ages 3–11, and can be purchased on the spot at the ticket window or up lish and German. The library is located at Allschwilerstrasse 90 in Ba- and qualifications Music Concert and Children’s Workshop to 3 weeks in advance through Ticketcorner. sel and can be reached by tram 6 (stop Allschwilerplatz) and bus 36 September 25 ■ German second language (stop Morgartenring). www.ticketcorner.com Begegnung mit Musik of instruction www.stadtbibliothekbasel.ch (Encounter with Music) is ■ Individual coaching and mentoring the name of this concert Jazz Concert at the Tinguely Museum sun.set series that invites the September 30 ■ Part time options available public to enjoy a chamber September 24 From 16:00–18:00 on the last Friday of every month, top jazz perform- music concert in a cozy ers are giving concerts in the space dedicated to the current exhibition For the last time this season, the park at the Fondation Beyeler will be setting at the Museum at the Tinguely Museum, providing a musical highlight and a point of Global converted into an outdoor stage for innovative electronic-music artists. Kleines Klingental. Each focus. The concert on September 30 will feature Das Jazz Kollektiv and The program is a collaboration between the renowned Basel Club Nord­ concert is accompanied is free with admission to the museum. and stern and the Young Art Club of the Fondation Beyeler. On September by a music workshop for www.tinguely.ch 24, Solomun will be performing from 17:00–21:00. The sun.set music children ages 4–12 and local set is free, and entrance to the museum on this evening is free for families. The children lis- members of the Young Art Club, reduced for non-members. Passion for ten to the beginning of the concert, experience the sound of the cham- www.fondationbeyeler.ch ber music, and then join a workshop for a playful approach to music and musical instruments. In this concert, TrioPlus, consisting of a vio- leleaarrninningg and success lin, viola, and violoncello, will be accompanied by a glass harmonica Happiness Jazz Brunch and cimbalom musician; the program includes pieces by Mozart, September 24 Schostakovitsch, Ravel, and others. The concert starts at 17:00; tickets is Reading. For more information, please contact us on: On the last Saturday of each month, the No. 2 Brasserie at Volkshaus can be purchased at Bider & Tanner and are CHF 30 for adults, free for Where you fi nd the best stories. Tel: +41 61 831 06 06 | [email protected] Basel presents a rich breakfast from Marc Arnold’s kitchen, accompa- kids (up to age 18). nied by live jazz from Eric Gilson and guests. Breakfast starts at 10:30 www.netzwerk-kammermusik.ch/1/Begegung-mit-Musik www.isrh.ch and reservations are recommended at 061-690-9310. http://volkshaus-basel.ch Circus GO—Gasser Olympia Orell Füssli September 26–28 Freie Strasse 32 Squash Festival CH-4001 Basel This passionate little circus has been a Swiss tradition since 1880. September 24 and 25 Tel. 061 264 26 26 Dominik Gasser, director of Circus GO, has created an exciting and var- www.orellfüssli.ch The Mathis Brändelistal Hof in Bottmingen will be hosting their an- ied new show entitled “Apollon,” featuring the kings of the animal king- nual squash festival. From 10:00–18:00 on both days, there will be lots dom, the lion family. It is breathtaking, fascinating, exciting, and funny—

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enjoy a playpark (Pilu-Land) for the kids and a bite at the restaurant, Victorian Dinner ­VivaCello. As this work was inspired by an unfinished screenplay by Italian film before getting back on and continuing to Fräkmüntegg. At this stop you September 2 director Federico Fellini, the concert will be performed in the Oris cinema. can find fun for the whole family with the Pilatus Rope Park as well as Bad Bellingen-Hertingen, Germany Prices for the concerts range from CHF 0–60 for adults, reduced price for the longest summer toboggan run in Switzerland. From Fräkmüntegg, The Landhaus Ettenbühl is a very English-style place located about students and youths ages 12–18, free under age 12. All concert locations are the new aerial cableway “Dragon Ride” will then take you to Pilatus 30 minutes from Basel in the Black Forest of Germany. Its main within walking distance of the Liestal train station; if you come by car, park- Kulm in an exhilarating 3.5 minutes. ­attraction is a 5-hectar rose garden with an unimaginable variety of ing is available in the town center. For program, tickets, and more informa- Walking/Hiking roses. Its beautiful landscaping makes a tour through the garden a tion please visit their (German-only) website. In addition to the short walking trails that you can take at the top of must! On this evening in September, you are invited to come for a There are also opportunities for some individual VivaCello events for Pilatus Kulm to fully appreciate the panoramic views, you can also opt little Downton Abbey feeling, when the opulence of the Victorian age ­sponsors of the festival, such as experiencing a rehearsal with the­ to hike one or more of the travel segments on the north route up or in England is resurrected. Guests will enjoy an authentic 5-course orchestra, getting a cello lesson from one of the artists, or bestowing a Mount Pilatus down. While both the segments between Kriens and Krienseregg and dinner at richly decorated tables with centerpieces, silver cutlery, ­serenade to a loved one. To learn more, visit the crowdfunding page Luzern, LU between Krienseregg and Fräkmüntegg are relatively easy trails, the and service reminiscent of the Victorian age. In Victorian society, it https://miteinander-erfolgreich.ch. stretch from Fräkmüntegg to Pilatus Kulm is more challenging. Final- was customary to dress elegantly for dinner and to dance after the Whether you are a tourist or a resident of Switzerland, a trip to Mount www.vivacello.ch ly, if you are really sporty, there is also a hiking trail on the south side meal, so come smartly dressed and dance to the music if it brings Pilatus is a must! This gorgeous mountain overlooking Luzern in cen- of the mountain, from Alpnachstad all the way up to Pilatus Kulm. you pleasure. The Victorian dinner evening starts at 19:00 and costs tral Switzerland offers spectacular views, nature, walking/hiking trails, € 85 per person, which includes 1 dl wine with each course. Choir Festival panoramic gondolas, aerial cable-cars, the steepest cogwheel train in Silver Round Trip September 25 the world, a play park, a rope climbing park, and the longest summer To get the full Mount Pilatus experience, you can book a round trip, tak- www.landhaus-ettenbuehl.de toboggan run in Switzerland. You can reach the top of Mount Pilatus at ing the gondola and aerial cableway up to the top from Kriens and go- Bad Bellingen-Hertingen, Germany 2128 m by cogwheel train from the south side of the mountain from the ing down by cogwheel train to Alpnachstad. Then, take the train from VivaCello Festival On this Sunday, the beautiful gardens of the Landhaus Ettenbühl will provide the backdrop for a festival of choir music. More than 20 renowned choirs town of Alpnachstad or by cable car and gondola from the north side of Alpnachstad to Luzern and from there the bus to Kriens and to your September 21–25 the mountain, starting in the town of Kriens. Whichever way you go, be car. Of course you can also do this tour in the opposite direction, going from Germany and Switzerland will present a diverse program, making a Liestal, BL sure to check the live view on the TV screen near the ticket counter at up from Alpnachstad, down to Kriens, and then returning to your car by walk through the park-like gardens a feast not only for the eyes but also for The VivaCello Festival the bottom before you purchase your tickets so that you don’t pay for bus and train. This experience also allows some time for a scenic visit the ears. Each choir will perform two sets of about 20 minutes, presenting a has become a musical the trip up, only to stare at the clouds! to the beautiful city of Luzern. colorful mix of traditional and modern pieces, including jazz and soul. For tradition in Liestal. Be- the grand finale, all choirs—more than 600 singers—will together perform The South Route Golden Round Trip cause it coincides with the round “Dona nobis pacem.” In between these acoustic highlights you can To get to the south side of Mount Pilatus, you can drive directly to Alp- The Golden Round trip takes the Mount Pilatus experience to another Liestal’s “Genusswoche” enjoy culinary delicacies in their restaurant, beginning with breakfast from nachstad following the A2 and A8 motorway or you can take the train to level by substituting the 20-minute train ride from Luzern to Alpnach- (gourmet week), this 9:00. The choir festival starts at 11:00; entrance is € 6 for adults, € 3 for Luzern, followed by a 20-minute train ride to Alpnachstad. From there, stad with a 50–90-minute scenic boat ride on beautiful Lake Lucerne 5th edition of VivaCello children ages 4–11, free for kids under age 4. you can then reach the top of Mount Pilatus by taking the world’s steep- (Vierwaldstättersee). This Golden Round trip, which lets you enjoy the is named “Cellikates- www.landhaus-ettenbuehl.de est cogwheel railway, which follows a winding route through lush beautiful lake, mountains views, and technological marvels of Switzer- sen,” a word composed meadows carpeted with Alpine flowers, past sparkling mountain land, is an experience that you and/or your guests will not soon forget. from cello and the Ger- streams, and along fascinating rock faces. The cogwheel train, which man word for delica- Prices first opened as a steam train in 1889 and was converted to an electric cies. So if you visit Lies­ A full round-trip to the top of Mount Pilatus and back down on either motor in 1937, will have you reaching the top (Pilatus Kulm) in about tal during this week, side costs CHF 72 for adults/CHF 36 for kids. A return trip from Kriens 30 minutes. you can buy and savor to Krienseregg is CHF 20/CHF 10), and a return trip from Kriens to the delicacies from the The North Route Fräkmüntegg costs CHF 40/CHF 20). You can also opt for one-way tick- market with regional The get to the top of Mount Pilatus from the north side, you need to go ets for half the price if you intend to walk up or down the other direc- products and food to the town of Kriens near Luzern. If you go by car, take the Luzern Süd/ tion. The Silver Round trip costs CHF 83.20/CHF 42.60, and the Golden stands as well as enjoy Kriens exit off of Autobahn 2. You can also get to Kriens by public trans- Round trip costs CHF 106/CHF 54. Halbtax cards can be applied for some of the best music port by taking the train to Luzern and then bus 1 from Luzern to Kriens discounts, and kids ages 6–16 can travel for free with their parents if ever written for the violoncello. The festival program includes both (15 minutes); get off at the stop called Linde Pilatus and walk approxi- they hold a Junior Card. Note: Until the end of October, UBS customers “best-of” classical music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Joseph mately 5 minutes to the base of the cable car. can get a return trip to the top of Mount Pilatus for only CHF 10. You can Haydn, Wolfgang Amadé Mozart, and Antonio Vivaldi and less- also choose to go up one side and come back down on the other side, but From here, the trip up the mountain is completed in three segments, known masterpieces, such Tan Dun’s “Crouching Tiger Concerto,” will then need to separately purchase your train and bus fare between Alp- and you can buy tickets up to the first station (Krienseregg), the second Arnold Schoenberg’s “Verklärte Nacht” (Transfigured Night), or nachstad and Kriens directly at the station. You can read more about this station (Fräkmüntegg), or the top of the mountain (Pilatus Kulm). The compositions by Giovanni Sollima. The latter will himself play at UBS special offer in the “Did You Know?” section of this issue. first two segments are served by the same gondola. You can go up di- the festival, along with other internationally acclaimed cello play- rectly to Fräkmüntegg or you can get off the gondola at Krienseregg to www.pilatus.ch ers, such as Nicolas Altstaedt (picture), Maximilian Hornung, or Julian Steckel. Playing the “little sisters” of the cello will be the inspiring violinist Vilde Frang and viola virtuoso Lawrence Power. Nicolas Altstaedt, this year's artistic director of VivaCello, has put together a highly diverse program. There will be intimate breakfast or happy-hour concerts where you get the chance to meet the art- ists, talk, and discuss music. For lovers of choir music there is a full morning concert with the Basler Madrigalisten. In honor of William Shakespeare’s 400th birthday, the viol consort “Phantasm” will play works by several of his contemporaries, including Orlando Gibbons, Henry Purcell, William Lawes, and John Byrd. For those who prefer contemporary music, Raphaël Merlin’s jazzy concert will have its Swiss premiere, and HAUSCHKA, one of the most rec- ognizable 21st-century proponents of what is known as prepared piano—whose sound is altered by striking objects between or on its strings, hammers, and dampers—wrote a piece for prepared piano and cello for himself and Nicolas Altstaedt, to be premiered at

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Latin America Market crash courses that will get visitors to dance along. Numerous workshops Flea Market in Pratteln September 2–4 will allow visitors to discover new activities like the Afro-Brazilian martial September 3 arts dance Capoeira and instruments from the Andes, listen to stories, do On this weekend, you will find the flavor and spirit of Latin America trans- This flea market, small antiques market, and children’s flea market some crafts, and visit the lamas, for exciting cultural exchanges. Fair ported to the Dorfplatz in Riehen. From Argentina to Mexico, Guatemala takes place at Schmittiplatz in Pratteln from 08:00–16:00. There are hours are 14:00–20:00 on Friday, 10:00–02:00 on Saturday, and 11:00– to Cuba, and Brazil to Peru—there will be a great bazaar with many ven- also baked goods, farmers’ stands, and food stands. You can get there 17:00 on Sunday. For a full list of times and events, go to the website and dors selling exquisite jewelry, specialty handicrafts, garments, fabrics, by car (there is some parking available) or take tram 14 to the end of download the flyer by clicking on “Flyer Lateinamerikamarkt 2016.” and exotic foods. There will be musical concerts with tango, Afro-Brazil- the line (Pratteln Endstation) and walk in the direction “Schloss;” you ian rhythms, Latin-American folklore, traditional Cuban dance, as well as www.riehen.ch/lateinamerikamarkt should already see the market. www.flohmi-schmittiplatz-pratteln.ch

ProSpecieRara-Buuremärt (Rare Species Farmers’ Market) September 4 Tierpark Lange Erlen will be the location for this annual farmers’ mar- ket featuring ancient or rare species of a variety of products. You will find a wide range of local Swiss products, including cheeses, breads, fruit liquors, bacon, knitted products, and much more. The kid volun- teers of the park will be offering delicious crêpes, and sausages and drinks can be purchased from stands alongside a colorful flea market. Autumn Kids’ Flea Markets Short tours of the rare species as well as the park in general will be available throughout the day. The market runs from 10:00–17:00. In addition to the weekly children’s flea market in the center of Petersplatz, numerous other flea markets dedicated to the buying and selling of second-hand children’s items, such as clothing, toys, games, sports equipment, books, and other media, are held once or twice annually in parks, www.erlen-verein.ch/aktuell/anlaesse.php churches, and community centers in or near Basel. There are various formats for these flea markets: at some you can sell the items yourself for a small stand fee, while at others you bring in your items and they will sell them for you. The following is a short list of these markets, for additional Repair Market details about their format, go to www.nachbarnetz.ch/index.php?id=3. September 10 The Quartiertreffpunkt BURG (Burgweg 7, Basel) is the location for this DATE & TIME WHERE WHAT FORMAT/CONTACT one-of-a-kind market from 11:00–14:00. If you have items that need September 2 Rufacherstasse 19, Basel Children’s clothing, shoes, Tel. 079-214-0863 or [email protected] repair, such as small appliances, chairs, clothing, computers, or toys, 10:00–17:00 and toys don’t throw them away but bring them to the market where volunteers Auto Basel Expo 2016 September 3 Mehrzweckhalle, Endstation 33, All types of children’s items Sale of all donations will try to repair them. This initiative is not only great for the environ- 10:00–14:00 Schönenbuch and bikes [email protected] September 15–18 ment, but a nice way to meet people and chat over some cake and cof- September 3 Langgartenweg 28, Allschwil Children’s and women’s Sell your own items; no pre-registration, CHF 2 fee. Alternatively, if you are good at crafts or enjoy working with wood, At this 13th Auto ­Basel car expo in the Rundhofhalle of the Messe ­ 13:30–16:00 ­clothing stand fee for up to 2m2. Cancelled if raining. metal, fabric, needles and thread, and/or soldering irons, perhaps you Basel, you can browse, test-drive, and even buy your new car. There will September 3 Familienzentrum, Therwil All types of children’s items Sell your own items; no pre-registration and no would like to volunteer some time on that day to help “fix” items. You be over 300 new cars and 50 different utility vehicles from more than 10:00–14:00 stand fee. can sign up for this task on their website. 40 different makes, including Alfa Romeo, Bentley, Citroen, Ford, Jag- September 7 Schützenmattpark, Basel All types of children’s items Sell your own items; no pre-registration; CHF 5 uar, Jeep, Lexus, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes, Peugeot, Porsche, Range 2 www.reparier-bar.ch 13:30–17:00 stand fee for up to 2m , bring your own blanket Rover, and Volvo. Opening hours are 16:00–20:00 on Thursday, 12:00– or table. Takes place rain or shine. 20:00 on Friday, 10:00–18:00 on Saturday, and 10:00–17:00 on Sunday; September 10 Dorfplatz Curt Goetz-Strasse, All types of children’s items Sell your own items, bring your own blanket Rose Market entrance is free! 14:00–17:00 ­Binningen or table. May be cancelled in bad weather. September 16–18 September 10 Loogschulhausplatz, Münchenstein All types of children’s items Registration is necessary; stand fee is CHF 5. www.auto-basel.ch 14:00–17:00 No rain date. Tel. 079-411-1188 Stop and smell the roses at a rose and flower-bulb market. Rose and September 10 Pfarreisaal AH, Laupenring 40, All types of children’s items They will sell your items for you for CHF 5 garden lovers will find a fine selection of rose seedlings, autumn-flower- 9:00–12:00 Basel plus 10% of proceeds. Tel. 061-302-7937 or ing rose-garden perennials, iris and tulip bulbs, peonies, and other bo- Real Estate Fair [email protected] tanical beauties. There will also be rose-themed crafts and other items. September 10 Im Glögglihof, Riehen All types of children’s items Only held in good weather. Tel. 061-981-1921 For the 6th year, the courtyard of the Museum für Musik at Im Lohnhof September 24 and 25 10:00–15:00 or www.gloegglihof.ch will be the stylish setting for this rose market, which will be open from Looking at potentially buying a house? Consider attending the Immo- September 14 Katholisches Pfarreiheim, All types of children’s items They sell your items for you. Childcare available 11:00–18:00 on Friday and Saturday, and from 11:00–17:00 on Sunday. bilienmarkt at the Burghof in Lörrach, Germany. More than 20 real es- 10:00–15:00 Kummelenstrasse 3, Oberwil from 10:00–11:30. tate and property development companies from the region, as well as www.kinderkleiderboerse-oberwil.ch www.oekostadtbasel.ch; www.hmb.ch various local banks, will be on hand for these two days from 11:00– September 21 Holderstüdelipark, Muttenz Children’s clothing and toys No pre-registration; stand fee is CHF 3, bring 17:00 to present a comprehensive range of new construction and re- 14:00–17:00 your own blanket or table. Rain date September Autumn Squash Market in Kleinbasel 28. Tel. 061-599-1990 sale properties. Entrance is free and onsite childcare is provided. September 24 September 24 Titus-Kirche, Im tiefen Boden 75, All types of children’s items They will sell your items for you, contact them www.burghof.com 10:00–13:00 Basel for detailed instructions at 061-361-3922 Four times per year, the local market September 24 Treffpunkt Breite, All types of children’s items Sell your own items; stand fee is CHF 5, tables in front of the Matthäuskirche on Feld- Flohmarkt auf dem Dach (Flea Market on the Roof) 10:00–14:00 Züricherstrasse 149, Basel and benches can be rented for CHF 10/CHF 5. bergstrasse in Kleinbasel hosts a sea- Cancelled in case of rain. www.qtp-basel.ch/breite sonal market; this season’s market is September 25 September 24 Ref. Kirchgemeinde, All types of children’s items They will sell your items for you for CHF 5 the “Kürbismarkt” (squash market). This flea market and collectors’ fair is the largest in northwest Switzer- 9:00–11:30 Lärchenstrasse 3, Münchenstein plus 20% of proceeds. On this Saturday from 8:00–14:00, you land, with about 200 stands and 10,000 visitors. It will be held on the September 28 Kaserne, Basel All types of children’s items No pre-registration; stand fee is CHF 5 for up can find numerous stalls with pump- roof of the Interio in Pratteln from 8:30–16:00. Here you can find an- 13:30–17:00 to 2m2, bring your own blanket or table. Takes kins, squash, and other seasonal prod- tiques, appliances, arts and crafts, stamps, camping, electronics, gar- place rain or shine ucts. Of course there will also be some den, household, children’s clothes and games, agriculture, motorcycle September 28 ELCH im Allmendhaus, All types of children’s items They will sell your items for you for 15% of the delicious local seasonal foods, includ- clothing, musical instruments, optical equipment, plants, collectibles, 14:00–18:00 Allmendstrasse 36, Basel (no stuffed animals) proceeds. Contact them for detailed instructions ing freshly squeezed apple juice and a jewelry, watches, games, sports, bicycles, tools, and so much more. at tel. 061-601-2021 or [email protected] vegan bake sale. The site is covered, so the market takes place rain or shine. www.matthaeusmarkt.ch www.flohmarktaufdemdach.ch

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2. The middle loop is approximately 19 km long and runs counter­ Tennis Trials clockwise from Basel to Birsfelden, Muttenz, Pratteln, Augst, Wyhlen September 4 (DE), Grenzach (DE), and back to Basel. The Vitis Sportcenter in Allschwil is inviting all kids ages 4–9 for a trial 3. The eastern loop is about 20 km long and runs clockwise from Augst hour of tennis from 10:00–11:30; cost for the trial lesson is CHF 5. to Wyhlen (DE), Herten (DE), Rheinfelden (DE), over the Rhein to Rhein- www.vitis-allschwil.ch felden (CH), Kaiseraugst, and ends again in Augst.

Equipment Rental Monday Night Skate If you want to participate but don’t have a bike, you can rent bikes (Miet­ September 5 velos) from the Slow-Up organizers at the Hauptwachplatz in Rhein- felden. Rental bikes come in three different sizes; you can also rent If you are a fairly good in-line skater and would like to participate in a kids’ bikes, bicycle trailers for the very young, bikes with a windscreen, long skate with a large group of people, this might be for you! On this and e-bikes, as well as bikes for handicapped individuals. Rental prices Monday evening (the last one for this season), you can come to The- are discounted with the Halbtax cards or the children’s Junior Karte, odorskirchplatz and join hundreds of other skaters on a predetermined and Famigros Club members receive a CHF 5 discount off the regular guided route. The skate begins at 20:00 and ends around 21:45, warm- price. Helmets and kids’ bicycle seats will be loaned for free. Reserve up starts at 19:00. Be sure to wear the proper safety equipment! These by calling Rent a Bike AG in Rheinfelden at 041-925-1170, Veloparking skates are not intended for beginners! In case of bad weather, the deci- Slow-Up Basel–Dreiland at the Bahnhof SBB Basel at 061-272-0910, or online until 17:00 on sion to cancel will be made at 18:00; notification by SMS. For more info, Saturday at www.rent-a-bike.ch. visit their website and be sure to click on Basel (this site is in German, September 18 French, and English). Important Information The Slow-Up Basel–Dreiland, as its name implies, causes all motor- The routes are one way only, so plan your route such that it does not www.nightskate.ch ized traffic to be “slowed-up” as the streets on the circuit are only open include doubling back on the same road you came on. Ride on the right for non-motorized travel. You can take your bicycle, inline skates, side of the road and pass only on the left. If you plan to cross over the scooter, skateboard, wave board, or wheelchair, or just walk or jog border, be sure to bring valid documents. While not obligatory, it is rec- along all or part of the 60 km route through Basel, as well as neighbor- ommended to wear appropriate protection gear, such as helmets and ing France and Germany, making this a terrific family-friendly event. knee/elbow pads. All roads on the circuit, including highways and rural roads, will be closed to car traffic from 10:00–17:00. This popular event, which is tak- Visit their website and be sure to click on “Basel” for a full map of the ing place for the 9th time, is absolutely free. There will be first-aid sta- route and a complete list of the locations of festive areas with food and tions, toilets, as well as many festive stops along the way where par- drinks, toilets, first-aid stations, bike-repair zones, and more. The special ticipants can get food, drinks, and free giveaway items. Note that if you emergency number assigned to this event is 061-283-0000; note it and be live along the route, you will need to move your car before 8:00 if you sure to bring it with you in case of accident, emergency, or lost child. plan to use it on that day! www.slowup.ch The Circuit You can complete the entire 62 km circuit, only travel one or two of the three loops, or simply jump in and out wherever you like. Note that you should use the loops only in the direction indicated. 1. The western loop is approximately 23 km long and runs counter­ clockwise from Basel to Riehen, Lörrach (DE), Weil am Rhein (DE), over the Rhein using the pedestrian bridge to Huningue (FR), St. Louis (FR), and back to Basel. Familien Spieltreff (Family Play-Meet) September 6, 13, 20, and 27 ISB: where Inspiration, Wake Up and Run sphere. This is an experience to enjoy with friends, colleagues, your Every Tuesday evening from 17:00–21:00 (except during the public school holidays), kids, teens, and families can come to play4you to en- Engagement & September 2 family, or alone (spaces are limited to 2,000 participants). The run starts at 05:30 at Theodorsgraben, but you are welcome to arrive as early as joy a variety of activities, such as juggling, trick yo-yo, stacking, diabolo, Here is a great opportunity to enjoy an early-morning run with like- Collaboration come to life 04:30. As there is very little or no traffic at this hour, participants can kiwido, and more, as well as numerous classic and modern games. minded people while enjoying the beauty of Basel at dawn. This 5-km really enjoy the city in a new atmosphere. You can register online; the Most games are self-explanatory, but there is always a friendly staff on run, which follows a course mainly along the river’s edge, is not timed registration fee of CHF 32 covers the “Wake Up and Run” sports t-shirt; hand to show, explain, and even play with you. Take a break and enjoy and takes place on a weekday to promote a healthy lifestyle of starting International Baccalaureate Programmes a healthy, balanced breakfast; a reusable cup; and gifts from the spon- pizza and drinks at family-friendly prices. Entrance costs CHF 8 for your work day with sport, a healthy breakfast, and a convivial atmo- sors. The participants’ material can be picked up at the Theodorsgra- kids, CHF 12 for adults, and CHF 25 for families; discounts with Fami­ Ages 3 - 18 • Day School benanlage in Basel on Thursday, September 1, starting at 15:00 or on lienpass. In der Ziegelei, Atelier T25 in Oberwil, Hohestrasse 134. the day itself starting at 04:30, if necessary. www.play4you.ch/agenda www.wake-up-and-run.ch/de/staedte/basel Gellert-Cup Football Tournament Fleischbachstrasse 2 Skateboard School September 10 and 11 4153 Reinach September 3 and 17 For the 21st time, the Gellertkirche Basel and Gellert YMCA are orga- Switzerland If you would like your kids to learn to skateboard, you can sign them nizing a fun football tournament for children and youths ages 7–18; Tel: +41 61 715 33 33 up for skateboard school. Classes are held every second Saturday primary school-aged kids will play on Saturday and teens (up to birth from 13:00–14:30 for kids ages 5 and up. Kids are divided into groups year 1998) will play on Sunday. At this tournament, the joy of the game from beginners to experienced and learn balance, coordination, and fair play are of the utmost importance. There will also be drinks AESCH | FIECHTEN | REINACH strength, jumps, tricks, and techniques to improve crash safety. and BBQ foods available for participants and their families. Registra- There is a minimum of 4 kids and a maximum of 30 kids per lesson tion is necessary and places are limited. Visit their website to register and each lesson costs CHF 20. To register, contact Corey Tschudin at your team of 6–8 participants. This event will be cancelled in case of [email protected]. heavy rain with no rain date. www.isbasel.ch www.skateboardschool.ch www.gellertcup.ch

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Half-Marathon: This run for women and men in 10 age categories Adventures on Treetop Ropes starts at 9:15 on Freie Strasse and consists of a 21.1 km loop through the old town, the harbor, the shore of the Rhein, and over three Rhein By Andrea Beck bridges. Have you ever dreamed of swinging through the jungle on tree vines Full-Marathon: This run for women and men in 10 age categories like Tarzan and Jane? Or scampering from branch to branch up in the starts at 8:30 on Freie Strasse and leads twice along the same route treetops, without hesitation or fear? Even people with height phobias as the half-marathon. may find the monkeys at the zoo entertaining with their high-flying, Team Runs: This run is for groups of six in several categories, includ- death-defying acrobatics. Fortunately, humans can now also safely ex- ing women, men, mixed (minimum three women), juniors (1994 and perience such feats as balancing on ropes high up among the trees younger), masters (1974 and older), company, and students (high- and zipping through the forest foliage. In the last 30 years, Kletterwald school age). The run involves 17 rounds on a 2.5 km course through (climbing forest) facilities have appeared all over Europe. These ad- the old town, over two bridges, and along the shores of the Rhein. All venture parks, which are also called Seilparks (rope parks), may differ teams start at Bäumleingasse at 11:00. in their layout, but they all tend to offer thrilling zip lines and self-be- laying climbing challenges made out of wires or ropes of varying Cost heights and difficulties. It has become an experience that many people The registration cost is CHF 100 for the full marathon, CHF 70 for the can enjoy, playing courageously among the treetops or perhaps con- half marathon, CHF 210/team for the team run, CHF 50 for the 10 km fronting possible fears. run, and CHF 15 for the Jugendlauf (youth run), plus a 5% service A Brief History IWB Basel Marathon charge for all categories. Included in the registration fee are all run- ning-related services, a medal awarded to all finishers, as well as The first rope courses were never intended for recreational adventure- September 25 travel to and from the run by means of public transportation when you seekers, but instead were created for military training, with the ex- The IWB, Basel’s energy, water, and telecom company, is the main present your start number. tremely fit and fearless in mind. As far back as the ancient Greeks, sponsor of this 7th annual Basel marathon. There is something for ev- there is evidence that challenging obstacle courses were used to test eryone at this event. Whether you are a running enthusiast, a hobby Registration and train potential soldiers. It is believed that in the early 1900s, a runner, or just a beginner, participants can run anywhere from 2.5 to You can register online until Friday, September 23, at French naval officer called Georges Hébert was the first to build rope 42 kilometers through the most scenic areas of Basel, including the old http://iwbbaselmarathon.ch by clicking on “Anmeldung” under courses to simulate the risks, obstacles, and materials seamen would town, the shores of the Rhein, the harbor, and over three of Basel’s “Läufer-Infos,” or send them an e-mail to receive a pay-in slip by experience in extreme conditions on a ship. Armies were also using bridges. All starts and finishes are in the old town, where the festivities mail. With the exception of team runners, late-registration is also tyroliennes, or zip lines, to transport equipment and men across can- will be centered and the award ceremonies will take place. possible on the spot in Barfüsserplatz on the day itself for an yons with very little safety precautions. After World War II, a German additional CHF 10. educator, Dr. Kurt Hahn, started the first Outward Bound program in Run Categories Wales, aiming to allow young military recruits to quickly gain experi- Number Bib Pick-Up Youth Run: This 2.5 km run through Gross- and Kleinbasel is for boys ence through intense life-like scenarios. The program became a tool Number bibs can be picked up on Saturday, September 24, at the under 15, boys under 13, girls under 15, and girls under 13; start is at to identify stamina, agility, strength, and character traits. Bäumleingasse at 13:00. ­Läufermesse (runner’s fair) or on Sunday, September 25, in front of the Stadt-Casino in Barfüsserplatz from 6:30–11:00. You will need to Rope courses only became accessible and achievable to less experi- 10 km Run: This run for men or women starts at 9:30 at Marktplatz and present an identification card. enced adventurers and tentative risk-seekers after a new safety mech- crosses Barfüsserplatz before it joins the route for the marathon and anism with a self-belaying system of hooks, the “lobster claws,” was Flyer”, a 150 m-long zip line over a pond. After frolicking in the trees, Visit their website to see a detailed map of the route, to register, or to half-marathon through Grossbasel, along the Rhein to the harbor, back introduced in 1975. As rope courses gained popularity, their uses ex- you can explore the many hiking trails or relax in one of the various get more information about this event. through Kleinbasel, over the Mittlere Brücke, and to the finish line in panded to include team-building, coaching, trust issues, and crafts- restaurants. To top off this wonderful experience, rent a Trottinet Barfüsserplatz. http://iwbbaselmarathon.ch manship. Courses sprang up at colleges, summer camps, rehabilita- (scooter) and roll down the winding forest trail to the base station. The tion settings, and corporate headquarters. Implementing safety ticket booth at the base station offers combination tickets for the gon- standards became critical. For instance, in Europe, the European dola, scooters, and Seilpark ranging from CHF 45–56 for adults and Ropes Course Association (ERCA) establishes protocols for inspec- CHF 32–40 for children. The Waldseilpark is open 13:00–17:00 Monday tors, trainers, and owners, as well as organizes an annual conference to ­Friday and 10:00–17:00 on weekends and during school holidays. for all rope-course enthusiasts. www.region-wasserfallen.ch Sunday Family Bike Ride FC BASEL SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER 2016 Rope Courses Near Basel Another rope park nearby is called Deinkick Langenbruck. It is small- September 25 From Basel, there are many options for trying a Kletterwald this fall, er and less naturalistic, but offers opportunities for younger children Gsünder Basel is offering an intermediate-level bike ride for the entire FC Basel 1893 (Fussball / Soccer) when the temperatures cool off and the autumn colors provide a spec- and can be combined with a thrilling ride down a Solar Bob summer family with kids ages 8 and up. You will learn the most scenic and safest tacular, fiery backdrop. The one closest to Basel is in Lörrach, Ger- tobogganing course. www.deinkick.ch ways to get around Basel. The ride is led by experienced leaders, and if Red signifies Home Game @ St. Jakob Stadion many, only 20 minutes away, which can also easily be reached by pub- For those willing to travel a little further, there are rope parks in Bern you don’t have a bicycle, they will lend you one. The bike ride is from lic transportation. The Erlebniskletterwald has four gold stars for and on Mount Pilatus in Switzerland, as well as at Feldberg, Germany, 11:00–14:00 and will be held in High German. Meeting place is at the excellent service quality, facility layout, safety, and comfort. It features all about a 75-minute drive away. Two parks in France that also offer Verkehrsgarten Erlenmatt in Basel; check their website for a related 135 exercises from 1–10 m above ground, a partner obstacle course, Date Time Home Team Guests a variety of other activities include Natura Parc near Strasbourg, map. There is a registration cost of CHF 5, and they even provide a an ultra-long zip line, and a free parcour course for those under with unique experiences like archery and a kind of laser tag healthy snack. You can register on their website by clicking on "Kurse" Sat., Sept. 10 20:00 FC Basel 1893 Grasshoppers Club 1.30 m. You have to be at least 8 years old and 1.30 m tall to participate, (www.naturaparc.com), or, a little closer, the Parc Alsace Aventure in in the header and then on "Velofahren lernen." Then choose “Sonn- and those over 1.40 m can climb unaccompanied by an adult. Tickets Breitenbach, which offers everything from ground adventures to para- tagsfahrt mit dem Velo,” and “jetzt anmelden.” Sat., Sept. 17 N/A Zug 94 FC Basel 1893 are € 21 for adults and € 17 for kids; families receive a discount of € 2 gliding (www.parc-alsace-aventure.com). And if you are feeling very per ­family member. Opening times change with the ­season and are www.gsuenderbasel.ch Wed., Sept. 21 20:30 FC Lausanne Sport FC Basel 1893 daring, take a trip to Saas Fee to do the longest zip line in Europe, going weather dependent; go to their website for up-to-date information. 280 m out and 210 m back! Finally, if the weather just will not cooperate Sports Classes for Kids Sat., Sept. 24 20:00 FC St. Gallen FC Basel 1893 www.erlebniskletterwald.de with outdoor fun, there is even an indoor rope course nearby in Frenk- The closest Kletterpark in Switzerland is the Waldseilpark Wasser- endorf, called the Swiss Mega Park (www.swissmegapark.ch). Twice a year, the education department of Basel-Stadt publishes a Additional games will take place on September 13/14 and September 27/28 fallen in Reigoldswil, a 50-minute drive from Basel. It is the first high- Rope courses are a safe way to confront your fears, get your adrena- “Sportkalender” that lists many of the sports classes on offer at vari- for the UEFA Champions League. wire park in Switzerland to have all their guides trained through the ous clubs around the city, including gymnastics, dance, hockey, karate, line pumping, and be free in nature, like a monkey. Just don’t forget to Prices range from CHF 20–75 for adults in regular seating. Children ages Association of Swiss High Wire Parks. The course is located at an alti- fencing, judo, yoga, skating, badminton, and other racquet sports. let out a loud Tarzan yell while gliding through the trees! 6–16 receive a discount of 25% in the regular seating areas. There is a special tude of 922 m, with a scenic view over the Basel/Jura region, and can Classes start soon, so register now. Go to their website and click on area for families and young adults (up to age 22) with slightly lower prices. For be reached by gondola or a 4 km hike. Participants have to be at least “Sportkalender” to download the flyer. more information on seats and pricing, go to: 8 years old and 140 cm tall, and all children under age 12 must be ac- Andrea Beck is an English teacher, tutor, counselor, and writer from www.sportkalender.bs.ch www.fcb.ch/de-CH/Stadion/Stadionplan-Preise#Preise companied by an adult. One highlight of this course is the “Wassi-­ ­Canada. She is always on the lookout for adventures nearby.

16 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com photo credit: © susanne hiller (marathon, rope parks) September 2016 17 September 2016 www.basellife.com SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Basel’s EnglishDen�st Calendar Key: Important Numbers: Kinderspital, SEP 1 2 3 (for more info refer to this section) SOS: 112 Spitalstrasse 33, Basel Gässli Film Festival Gässli Film Festival Gässli Film Festival / Arlecchino-Fest Ongoing Events in September Events in Basel Police: 117 061-704-1212 Image Afrique 2016 Image Afrique 2016 Image Afrique 2016 Fun Outings: Beyond Basel Fire Department: 118 Afterhours Pharmacy, Aline Kominsky-Crumb & Robert Talk—Mario Bellini Victorian Dinner Culture is Cooking! Festival Dr. Garry Bonsall Markets and Fairs A Hand in Need: 143 Petersgraben 3, Basel Urban-Art Tour Latin America Market Latin America Market / Flea Market in Pratteln Crumb—Drawn Together Sports and Recreation Ambulance: 144 061-263-7575 Dental Surgeon Theaterfestival Basel Kids Flea Market Kids Flea Markets Inside Basel Poison Center: 145 Emergency Dentist/Doctor, Cartoonmuseum Basel Bruckner + Messiaen and Reger Wake Up and Run Skateboard School Workshops, Tours, and Education Child / Teen Hotline: 147 24 hour/365 Days Service Until November 13 Ladies Night at Paul Ullrich Theaterfestival Basel Tour—Basel for Newcomers Did You Know? 061-261-1515 Wild Turkey Tasting Tour A Trio of Tragedies Tour—Kunstmuseum Masterpieces Entertainment Emergency Veterinarian, Whiskey Master Class / A Trio of Tragedies Autumn Wine Tasting Theaterfestival Basel / A Trio of Tragedies Radical Design 24 Hour/365 Days Service Opera—Bianca e Fernando Eric Burdon & The Animals Opera—Bianca e Fernando Schaudepot of the Vitra Design Museum, 090-099-3399 Autumn Wine Tasting Georgieva & Gulzarova Autumn Wine Tasting High‐tech,pain‐free,high‐quality Weil am Rhein (DE) familydental care andimplants Until November 17 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Gässli Film Festival / Image Afrique 2016 Image Afrique 2016 Image Afrique 2016 Image Afrique 2016 Image Afrique 2016 Image Afrique 2016 Image Afrique 2016 New‐pa�ent special: Cruelty and Nothing Else? Culture is Cooking! Festival Monday Night Skate Family Play at play4you Children’s Theater—Rumpelstilzli Theaterfestival Basel POPUP Basel Sommerfest Children’s Theater—Rumpelstilzli Station Circus—Zirkus FahrAwaY CHF125 clean andcheck Images of Violence in the Classical World Kite Festival Birsfelden Theaterfestival Basel Theaterfestival Basel Kids Flea Market Autumn Wine Tasting Station Circus—Zirkus FahrAwaY Day of the Cinema Theaterfestival Basel Augusta Raurica—Live in Concert Tour—Zita apa Silofest 2016 / Family Concert Skulpturhalle Basel Children’s Theater—Rumpelstilzli Clean-up Day 2016 Concert—Heritage Day St.Alban Vorstadt 78 September 2, 2016 – January 29, 2017 Latin America Market Theaterfestival Basel Europäischer Tag des Denkmals (CH) Rare Species Farmers’ Market Autumn Wine Tasting Kids Flea Markets / Repair Market www.DrBonsall.ch Gellert-Cup Football Tournament Tennis Trials Augusta Raurica—Live in Concert Kadinsky, Marc & Der Blaue Reiter Clean-up Day 2016 [email protected] Open Atelier at Kunstmuseum Fondation Beyeler, Riehen Theaterfestival Basel Tour—Kunstmuseum New Building Autumn Wine Tasting September 4, 2016 – January 22, 2017 Theaterfestival Basel Augusta Raurica—Live in Concert Call today: Mummies—Mystery of Time 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 061271 06 04 Naturhistorisches Museum Basel Image Afrique 2016 Image Afrique 2016 Image Afrique 2016 Image Afrique 2016 Image Afrique 2016 Image Afrique 2016 Image Afrique 2016 Starting September 16 Children’s Theater—Rumpelstilzli Mobility Week Mobility Week Children’s Theater—Rumpelstilzli Mobility Week Mobility Week Children’s Theater—Rumpelstilzli Station Circus—Zirkus FahrAwaY Family Play at play4you Mobility Week Vernissage of Mummies Exhibit Auto Basel Expo 2016 Europäischer Tag des Denkmals (FR) Europäischer Tag des Denkmals (DE) Tour—Michael Landy. Out of Order Kids Flea Market Auto Basel Expo 2016 Rose Market Mobility Week / Oslo Night Soap Box Car Race Nickelback Urban-Art Tour Auto Basel Expo 2016 Talent programs Family Day at Vitra Design Museum Top Wines in Switzerland Rose Market Coaching Children’s Festival at Park im Grünen Theater—In the Tower of Basel Skateboard School Bilingualism Sessions Gellert-Cup Football Tournament Theater—In the Tower of Basel Tour—Zita apa English Comedy Theaterfestival Basel Bravo-Hits Party Basel Augusta Raurica—Live in Concert Opera—The Dead City

Special Working 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Children’s Theater —Rumpelstilzli Workshop—Neuroscience Discoveries Family Play at play4you Children’s Theater—Rumpelstilzli Station Circus—Jeudi Cirque KlangBasel Children’s Theater—Rumpelstilzli needs Child techniques Your Europäischer Tag des Denkmals (FR) Jeff Ballard Trio Opera—The Dead City VivaCello Festival VivaCello Festival VivaCello Festival KlangBasel / Mondfest Basel Mobility Week Kids Flea Market Talk—Jonathan Olivares Opera—The Dead City 5-Year Jubilee at Basel West Library Auto Basel Expo 2016 Chorus Concert—Fauvel Swamp Rock & Roots Damon Fowler Band sun.set / Jazz Brunch Rose Market Dance—Silk Squash Festival Slow-Up Basel–Dreiland Dance Evening—B | E Children’s Theater—Puss in Boots Language Dayschool Tour—Kadinsky, Marc & der Blaue Reiter VivaCello Festival certificates Tour—Sculpture on the Move Kids Flea Markets Small classes Jukibu 25-Year Celebration Autumn Squash Market Real Estate Fair Kindergarten/Primary School English Storytelling Theater—In the Tower of Basel Theodorskirchplatz 7, Tel. 061 683 96 01 25 26 27 28 29 30 Theater—Twelfth Night, or What You Will Tinguely 20th Anniversary Celebration Circus GO—Gasser Olympia Circus GO—Gasser Olympia Children’s Theater—Rumpelstilzli CPR Workshop for Babies, Kids & Adults Jazz Concert at Tinguely Museum Fight Night Secondary School (all levels) Children’s Theater—Rumpelstilzli / Puss in Boots Theater—In the Tower of Basel Circus Nock—Sissach Children’s Theater—Puss in Boots Dance Evening—B | E Dance Evening—B | E St. Alban-Vorstadt 32, Tel. 061 278 98 88 KlangBasel / Squash Festival Philip Catherine Trio Family Play at play4you Circus GO—Gasser Olympia Concert—Murray Perahia Wine Tasting: Italian Passion Kite Festival Münchenstein Evening Tour at the Botanical Garden Circus Nock—Sissach Italian Wine Tasting Concert—Emperor www.minervaschulen.ch Music Concert and Kids’ Workshop Mobility—The Way to Success? Kids Flea Markets Opera—Thursdayt VivaCello Festival / Choir Festival Toddler Tales Wine Tasting: Italian Passion Real Estate Fair / Fleamarket on the Roof Tinguely Tours IWB Basel Marathon Portrait Concert Sunday Family Bike Ride Tour—Zita apa Dance Evening--B|E / Jazz Piano Trios Concert—Welcome Ivor!

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ers of Tinguely for many years before his death in 1991. It took only merous other donations and endowments were added both before and three years from the first concrete idea of establishing such a museum after the museum opened. As a result, the museum’s holdings are now and securing a building lease for the Solitude Park next to the Roche considered not only the biggest but also the most comprehensive col- campus to the museum’s inauguration in October 1996. This extraordi- lection of Tinguely’s works. It is supplemented with hundreds of letters, narily fast realization of the plans was possible because of the work of letter drawings, papers, documents, and prints that form the basis of experienced architect Mario Botta who quickly came up with the plans. the museum’s archive and documentation department. It may have helped that Botta had already worked with Tinguely on a In addition to presenting the pieces of its own collection, the museum never-realized project for a building on Sacher’s estate that was sup- has also organized more than 50 exhibitions of other artists since its posed to house one of Tinguely’s major works, “Mengele’s Totentanz.” inauguration. These exhibit have explored Tinguely’s role models, such The new museum is built on top of an underground water-treatment­ fa- as Marcel Duchamp, Max Ernst, and the Russian Constructivists; have cility that processes water from the Rhein for use in the pharmaceutical focused on works of his contemporaries and friends, such as Bernhard industry. To the East and North, it is rather closed off towards the busy Luginbühl, Yves Klein, or Eva Aeppli; or have illustrated Tinguely’s im- streets, motorway, and railroad tracks by windowless facades. The other pact on today’s art world. Finally, some of the exhibits are addressed two sides of the building, however, offer fantastic views of its surround- specifically to children and young people or explore artists and con- ings. To the West, the building is open with room-high windows, towards cepts that are, like Tinguely himself, just a little crazy. a grassy meadow with a fountain designed by Tinguely against the back- Museum Anniversary Celebrations drop of the ancient trees of Solitude park. This side also shows the char- acteristic fish-shaped structures of the roof construction. To the South, To celebrate their 20th anniversary, the Museum Tinguely has organized the museum prominently features the “Barca”—a glass-enclosed pas- a varied program on Sunday, September 25, to coincide with the last day sageway that joins the ground floor to the gallery on the first and second of their current exhibition, "Michael Landy. Out of Order," which features floor and allows a beautiful view of the Rhein, the riverbank below, and works by British artist Michael Landy. On this “Out of Order Day,” you the opposite Grossbasel shore. Inside the museum, the wide range of can enjoy a diverse range of activities, including a film program focused Tinguely Turns room sizes, from an 11 m-high hall to regular-size rooms allows not only on Tinguely and his works, as well as "insider tours" through the mu- for the free arrangement of Tinguely’s large and small sculptures, such seum that are guided by the museum’s director and other long-term as the “Fatamorgana” and “Grosse Méta-Maxi-Maxi-Utopia,” but also for staffers who can entertain you with anecdotes and personal insights the display of other large-scale works during special exhibits. into the life and work of Jean Tinguely. Another highlight will be the EepyBird's Coke and Mentos Spectacular performance. To help you Equally instrumental to the quick realization of the museum was the Basel’s cultural landscape is full of exciting museums, some of which to build, plus an additional 15 years for further decorations. And here in ­fortify yourself for all these activities, there will be a BBQ stall, a paella generous donation in 1992 of 52 sculptures from Tinguely’s estate by are world ­renowned—the Kunstmuseum Basel and the Fondation 20Basel we have the Fasnachtsbrunnen (Fasnacht fount!ain) in front of the buffet, and a cocktail bar; in addition, special picnic baskets will be his widow, de Saint Phalle. These sculptures formed the basis of the Beyeler spring to mind. But 20 years ago, another museum joined this Theater Basel with its nine kinetic sculptures—which was donated by ­available for a leisurely, relaxing picnic in Solitude Park or along the museum’s collection, which since then has been continuously expand- illustrious community that is just as interesting and offers many fasci- Migros to mark their 50th anniversary—as a well-known and beloved Rhein. The festivities run from 11:00–18:00; entrance is free on this day. nating exhibits—the Museum Tinguely on the shore of the Kleinbasel example of Tinguely’s work. ed by further purchases and generous donations. For example, in 1999 the museum acquired a large number of Tinguely’s early works. Nu- www.tinguely.ch side of the Rhein. As they celebrate their anniversary this fall, we take Tinguely became famous not only for his creation of sculptures, but a look at this special museum and the artist after whom it is named and also for his destructive art. The first of these was the monumental ma- whose work is at the center of its collections and exhibitions. chine “Homage to New York” that he created in 1960 and which self- Jean Tinguely destructed in front of an invited audience in the garden of the Museum Jean Tinguely, one of the most innovative and important Swiss artists of Modern Art in New York. Other destructive actions followed in the of the 20th century, was born in Fribourg on May 22, 1925, but he grew coming years. But whether they were creative or destructive, kinetic or up here in Basel, in the Gundeldingen district. After finishing school, he immobile—Tinguely’s works were widely acknowledged in a variety of completed an apprenticeship as a window dresser and for several years exhibitions, including solo exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art in worked as a freelancer, designing window displays in Basel and Zürich. New York and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. Already at that time his rather unconventional nature showed, as he The Museum Tinguely was dismissed from his first apprenticeship for his anarchic behavior The Museum Tinguely was established on the occasion of the 100th an- at the workplace, and he and his first wife, Eva Aeppli, lived in a house niversary of the Roche company in 1996. It was the brainchild of the Guided tours in Basel. marked for demolition near the Kunstmuseum before they moved to company's CEO, Fritz Gerber, and of Paul Sacher, a great music patron Experience history first-hand. Paris in 1952. and member of the Board of Directors at Roche who had been married Tinguely’s artistic career began while he still lived in Basel, when he to Roche heiress Maja Oeri. Both Sacher and Gerber had been support- started to design objects and engines hanging from the ceiling of his For further information or booking please go to www.basel.com/guidedtours. appartment. In Paris, this work intensified, and in 1954 he already had At academia we his first solo exhibition at a Parisian gallery. Over the following years, •Educatethe whole individual: academically, socially, Tinguely and Aeppli established themselves in Paris, with Tinguely con- physically andemotionally tributing pieces to various exhibitions and meeting numerous artists •Nurturestudents to reach their fullpotentialand pursue excellence in everything they do who would influence him, including Yves Klein and Bernhard Luginbühl, •Foster alove of learningand creativity with whom Tinguely collaborated extensively, and Niki de Saint Phalle, •Develop compassionateglobal ambassadors who would later become his second wife. From then until his death in •Emphasize teamwork and problem solving Bern on August 20, 1991, he continued to create numerous sculptures and installations—often for a specific event or commissioned for a pub- Preschool / Primary / Pre-College (K-8) lic space, such as the fountain “La Fontaine Igor Stravinsky” in Paris. •BilingualEducation (German/English) Throughout his career, a major focus of Tinguely’s work was kinetic •Integrated Cambridge International Curriculum and sculptures and automatons. Among the earliest examples, created in Basel Stadt Curriculum the 1950s, were his “Méta-Matics”—drawing machines that produce College (9-12) abstract drawings by means of a motor-driven arm that holds drawing •HighQuality ExamPreparation implements of the viewer’s choosing against a piece of paper. Also in •Entry into Swiss and International Universities this category is the huge sculpture “Le Cyclop” that Tinguely built to- gether with de Saint Phalle and several other artists in the small vil- lage of Milly-la-Forêt near Paris. The sculpture of a gigantic head is Phone +41 61 260 20 80 www.academia-international.ch more than 22 m tall, weighs more than 350 tons, and took over 10 years

20 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com photo credit: ©2016 prolitteris zürich; foto: museum tinguely, bettina matthiessen (jean tinguely, fatamorgana. méta-harmonie iv, 1985), © anne kohler September 2016 21 Workshops, Tours, and Education in Basel

Tour—Kunstmuseum Masterpieces Tour—Kandinsky, Marc, und der Blaue Reiter English Storytelling September 3 September 18 September 24 The Kunstmuseum has an impressive collection of fine art, including From 15:00–16:00, the Fondation From 10:30–12:00, the JUKIBU library, in cooperation with the Basel many works by Picasso, Degas, Matisse, Miró, Rembrandt, Rénoir, and Beyeler will be giving a public Children’s Trust (BCT), will be hosting a storytelling event in English for van Gogh, to name just a few. They will be giving a tour in English of tour in English of the temporary parents with toddlers. Cost is free and no registration is required. For a these masterpieces of the museum in the Hauptbau (main building) exhibit on the artistic movement full schedule of their foreign-language events, please see their website from 13:00–14:00. The tour costs CHF 5 in addition to the museum­ of Der Blaue Reiter, one of the and their Facebook page (www.facebook.com/jukibu). entry. most fascinating chapters in www.jukibu.ch www.kunstmuseumbasel.ch modern art. The presentation will highlight the almanac of the same name published by Wassily Evening Tour at the Botanical Garden Open Atelier at the Kunstmuseum Kandinsky and Franz Marc, which September 27 September 4 heralded a turning point in art On this evening, specialists at the Botanischer Garten der Universität and has left its mark on genera- On the first Sunday of every month, the Kunstmuseum Basel will be Basel (Botanical Garden of the University of Basel) will be giving a 1-hour tions of artists right up until today. Admission to the museum is CHF 25 hosting an Open Atelier from 10:00–16:00 in the new, spacious prem- tour in German starting at 17:00 and again at 18:30. The tour will be en- for adults (CHF 50 for the whole family with Familienpass), CHF 6 for ises on the ground floor of the Hauptbau (main building). All are invited titled “Bekannte und unbekannte Hülsenfrüchte” (Known and unknown kids ages 11–19, and free for kids under age 11. The tour costs an ad- to an art workshop before or after their visit to the exhibitions. Under legumes). Meeting place is the fountain at the corner of the Institutsge- ditional CHF 7. Note that a French tour of this exhibit will take place on expert guidance, visitors will have the opportunity to experiment with bäude (institute building). Cost is free, but donations are accepted. September 25. different materials and techniques and experience the joy of making https://botgarten.unibas.ch/2016feierabend/index.php their own creations. In addition, on the first Sunday of each month, the www.fondationbeyeler.ch museum will be offering family tours that playfully explore the exhibi- Mobility—The Way to Success? Talk: Mario Bellini—Project as a Cultural Act tion or collection. Neither the Open Atelier nor the tours require pre- Tour—Sculpture on the Move registration, and both are free of charge for children. September 27 September 1 September 18 www.kunstmuseumbasel.ch Many people today are mobile and migrate for both their professional and The Italian design legend Mario Bellini ranks among those respon- The exhibit “Sculpture on the Move 1946–2016” at the Kunstmuseum private lives. Seizing opportunities, taking chances, and showing flexibil- sible for revolutionizing and redefining our ideas about design in the Basel focuses on sculptural art between the end of World War II and ity are characteristics associated with highly qualified professionals who 1960s and 1970s. He began his career as consultant designer for the present. It illustrates how the classical idea and form of sculpture Tour—The Kunstmuseum’s New Building choose to relocate. Relevant considerations for those contemplating relo- Olivetti and Cassina in 1963. For Cassina, he designed the armchairs grew more flexible and abstract as artists began to integrate everyday September 4 cation include individual aims and wishes, but also career and educa- “Teneride” and “Cab;” the latter was sold over a million times world- objects into their art or blurred its spatial and conceptual boundaries. Want to know more about the new construction of the Kunstmuseum tional outlooks for both themselves and their family, demands of universi- wide. Both designs became icons of our times. He continues to direct The Kunstmuseum Basel will be hosting a guided tour in English of the Basel? Come for a close-up architectural tour in English of the Neubau ties and companies, as well as political and economic conditions. The a Milan-based major design and architecture studio to this day. In temporary exhibit, which will take place in the Neubau (new building) (new building) from 13:00–14:00. Swiss Society for Folklore Studies (SSFS), which was founded in 1896 with anticipation of his retrospective at the Milan Triennale in October from 11:00–12:00; cost of tour is CHF 5. the aim of researching and documenting historical and modern-day forms 2016, Bellini will introduce his work, tracing it from the beginnings in www.kunstmuseumbasel.ch www.kunstmuseumbasel.ch of everyday culture in Switzerland, has this year organized a speakers’ the 1960s right up to the present day. This English-language talk will series under the theme of “Migration and Mobility.” Supported by the take place at the Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein, Germany, at Tour—Zita apa Swiss Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHAS), the Basel 18:00; admission is free. Neuroscience Discoveries: Practical Application for Your September 9, 11, and 25 Life Here and Now branch of the SSFS will be hosting an English/German event at 18:15 in www.design-museum.de which recent research will be discussed regarding the considerations in- The Schaulager museum in Münchenstein will be giving an English- September 19 volved in relocating for success for people on career and/or educational language guided tour of the current exhibition of the three-room instal- Conscious Connection Network (CCN) is a group of expats and local paths. The event, which will be followed by an apéro, will take place at the lation by Katharina Fritsch Swiss who come together in Basel to connect and grow on personal Institute of Cultural Anthropology and European Ethnology (old university Urban-Art Tour and Alexej Koschkarow. levels. In a 2013 CCN presentation, Andy Habermacher provided an building, Rheinsprung 9, Basel). For further information and to register, September 1 and 15 The new sculptures and overview of the latest research findings in the field of neuroscience. please contact Dr. Sabine Eggmann at [email protected]. The IWB energy company will be offering city tours designed to appre- drawings created for this Now, CCN has asked Andy to return to lead through interactive exer- ciate the urban art scene of Basel. Philipp Brogli, founder and director presentation are the out- cises where you can look at your current goals and practice applying of Artstübli and longtime expert on the Basel art scene, will be your come of the artists’ intense key principles to your own life in a very practical way. This workshop Toddler Tales tour guide through the city. Tours are in German and last approximate- exchange of ideas and con- will be held at the Centrepoint Library at 19:00; cost is CHF 15 and no September 27 ly 2.5 hours; meeting place is in front of the IWB Center at 16:45. Cost cepts. The 30-minute tours pre-booking is required. To get the most out of the evening, listeners Toddler Tales is designed to en- is CHF 10 for IWB customers, otherwise CHF 29. Register online or di- are at 12:30 on Friday, Sep- have the option to take his free online assessment in advance: gage young listeners as they rectly at the IWB Center at Steinenvorstadt 14. tember 9, and at 16:00 on http://scoap-profile-cn.questionpro.com. discover the wonderful world of Sunday, September 11 and www.iwb.ch/de/privatkunden/kundenservice/citycenter/touren/ www.BaselCCN.org; www.andyhabermacher.com books and the fun of language. 25. Tours are included in Each session is designed around the entrance fee of the mu- a theme and includes an inter- Talk: Jonathan Olivares—Designer-Collectors! Basel for Newcomers—Live, Learn, and Enjoy seum, but as spaces are active exploration of classic sto- September 3 limited, pre-registration is September 22 ries, songs, and rhymes in Eng- required at 061-335-3232. On this tour, specially designed for new residents of the city, you can Many designers are themselves passionate collectors. These collec- lish, as well as a simple craft get to know the city and at the same time gain some valuable tips for www.schaulager.org tions not only serve as important sources of inspiration but also docu- related to the overall theme for day-to-day life, such as public transport, post, and healthcare. You will ment their view of the world, their investigations of everyday life, and the children to complete and their aesthetic preferences. Alexander Girard, whose work is the focus take home. Presented by story- also receive useful information on where to shop, the many cultural Tour—Michael Landy. Out of Order institutions in the city, and possibilities for spending your leisure time. of the current exhibition at the Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein, teller Jeanne Darling, Toddler This is a joint project by the Presidential Department of the Canton of September 13 Germany, is no exception, having collected more than 100,000 objects Tales takes place from 10:15– Basel-Stadt and Basel Tourism and is designed to make new residents The Tinguely Museum will be giving an English-language tour of the of folk art from all over the world. Jonathan Olivares, himself a suc- 10:45 at the Basel West Library of the city feel welcome and at home as quickly as possible. The tour in temporary exhibit on British artist Michael Landy at 13:00. Admission cessful industrial designer and author, will discuss the importance of (Allschwilerstrasse 90) every English is from 10:00–12:30 and costs CHF 5; meeting point is at the to the museum costs CHF 15 for adults, free for kids age 16 and under collecting for designers, using a number of contemporary examples in fourth Tuesday of the month. Basel tourist information at the SBB train station. You can contact them when accompanied by an adult, otherwise CHF 10. The cost of the tour addition to Girard. This English-language talk will take place at the Participation is free of charge at [email protected]. is included in the entrance fee. ­Vitra Design Museum at 18:00; admission is free. and no registration is required. www.basel.com/en/search/citytours www.tinguely.ch www.design-museum.de www.stadtbibliothekbasel.ch

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Tinguely Tours Continuing Education Classes September 27 The canton of Basel-Stadt offers a variety of classes in German for You are invited to join a short, guided tour in English of the permanent adults, parents, families, children, and adolescents through the Pro- collection at the Tinguely Museum starting at 13:00. Admission to the gramm für Elternbildung (PEB). Their 2016-2017 program has just been If you would like to keep your kids busy museum costs CHF 15 for adults; free for kids age 16 and under when published and offers a wide range of classes, including parent–children during the autumn break, there accompanied by an adult, otherwise CHF 10. The cost of the tour is in- educational tours of various places around Basel (seeing-eye dog train- are numerous camps for which you Autumn Camps cluded in the entrance fee. ing school, astronomy observatory, TV station, fire station, etc.), crafts can enroll them. The table below workshops (woodworking, glass blowing painting, cooking, etc.) for www.tinguely.ch is a list of many of the camps taking children with or without parents, courses for teens, and more. The list place in the Basel area, as well as is quite varied and the prices are reasonable. Classes start in October. several locally-organized away camps; CPR Workshop for Babies, Children, and Adults Visit their website for a complete schedule and to register online. they fill up fast, so don’t wait! for Kids September 29 www.peb-basel.ch At this hands-on workshop, participants will learn what to do if a child or adult stops breathing, how to give cardio-pulmonary resuscitation Art Classes for Kids (CPR), how to help a person who is choking, the safe position for an K’Werk is an organization that offers creative classes and workshops unconscious person, how to recognise a heart attack or a stroke, how for kids and teens throughout the year. They will be offering several to react in a drowning situation, and much more. The workshop will be classes for youths, including film/video, comic/illustration, game de- given in English by health care professionals from 18:00–22:00 at the WEEK 1: October 3–7 sign, experimentation workshops, painting, cartoons, fabric and yarn, Kids Camp International School, Hohe Strasse 150 in Oberwil. Visit PROVIDER WEBSITE CAMPS AGE and a class on 3D form and building, which will start in September. You their website for more information or to register. can find a complete list of classes, dates, times, locations, and age Basler Stiftung für www.bsff.ch 2-Week away camp of outdoor adventures in Prêles (Berner Jura) 8–14 Ferienkolonien 1-Week horseback-riding away camp in Berner Mittelland 10–15 www.healthfirst.ch/first-aid-courses/154/193759/ groups, as well as register on their website. E9 jugend & kultur www.e9.ch American Indian camp 6–13 www.kwerk.ch Fantasia Basel www.fantasia-basel.ch Arts and crafts, painting and drawing 4–12 Freizeitzentrum Landauer www.landauer.ch Autumn camp with animal tracking, open fires, and leaves 4–7 Stories in the Park Professions camp: astronaut, baker, hairdresser 7–12 Basel’s libraries host story-time under the trees and tents in various Intersoccer www.intersoccer.ch Morning soccer camp 3–5 parks throughout the Basel area in the warmer months. This program All-day soccer camp 5–13 entitled “Schirm-Scharm” invites kids to enjoy colorful books, listen to Kids Camp International www.kcinternational.ch Scout camp 3–14 stories, as well as do crafts and puzzles. Participation is completely Kinder Camps www.kinder-camps.ch Polysports—fun and action camp 6–12 free and no registration is required; simply show up and join in. For a Football/soccer camp 6–13 complete list of days and locations, visit the Basel library website and Kindertreffpunkt zum www.burzelbaum.ch Creative arts and crafts 4–10 click on “Veranstaltungen” on the left side of the page. Burzelbaum K’werk Bildschule www.kwerk.ch 4-Day painting workshop: Rope dancer and juggler 7–11 www.stadtbibliothekbasel.ch Film + music: Rhythms and spheres 10–16 Ooink Ooink Productions www.ooinkooink.ch 1-Week mountain-hiking camp in Melchsee-Frutt (OW) 8–16 Robi-Spiel-Aktionen www.robi-spiel-aktionen.ch Various camps, including energy detectives and autumn crafts 4–12 Sportamt Basel-Stadt www.ed-bs.ch/ 1-Week multisport away camp in Tenero (TI) 13–17 veranstaltungskalender The challenging language school. Psychic Crisis? Squash Club Van der Merwe www.kinderbasel.com 1-Week multisport camp 5–13 Vitis Sportcenter www.vitis-allschwil.ch Tennis intensive week 4–9 Multisport (badminton, tennis, squash, and more) camps 7–16

WEEK 2: October 10–14 PROVIDER WEBSITE CAMPS AGE Acroballet Center www.turngarten.ch/de/aktuell/ Morning acrobatics 4–6 ferienkurse.html Floor, partner, and aerial acrobatics 7–16 Badminton-Halle www.badminton-halle.ch Badminton and multisport camp 6–13 E9 jugend & kultur www.e9.ch Multisport camp 11–15 Freizeitzentrum Landauer www.landauer.ch Autumn camp in the role of American Indians 7–12 Generationenhaus Neubad www.generationenhaus-neubad.ch Sports, play, and fun 6–12 Intersoccer www.intersoccer.ch Morning soccer camp 3–5 All-day soccer camp 5–13 Kids Camp International www.kcinternational.ch Arts and crafts camp 3–14 Kinder Camps www.kinder-camps.ch Polysports—fun and action camp 6–12 Football/soccer camp 6–13 K‘werk Bildschule www.kwerk.ch Arts and crafts: Everyday aliens 9–13 Master all language obstacles. Robi-Spiel-Aktionen www.robi-spiel-aktionen.ch Various camps, including wind, pirates, and forest adventures 4–12 Sportamt Basel-Stadt www.ed-bs.ch/ 1-Week away camp for overweight teens near Andermatt 6–16 Find a suitable treatment in English at: veranstaltungskalender Contact us for a cost-free, individual level evaluation Privatklinik Liestal, T +41 61 553 56 56 Squash Club Van der Merwe www.kinderbasel.com 1-Week multisport camp 5–13 and consultation at www.inlingua-basel.ch Treffpunkt Breite www.treffpunktbreite.ch TBA 6–11 inlingua is dual certified: Vitis Sportcenter www.vitis-allschwil.ch Tennis intensive week 4–9 Multisport (badminton, tennis, squash, and more) camps 7–16 www.pbl.ch Zirkus Schule Basel www.zirkusschulebasel.ch 1-Week learning circus acts, followed by a presentation 6–12

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EntSportDid ertYousainment: and Kno Rw?ecr Nighteation on the Town

1991–2016 JUKIBU Intercultural Library—A Success Story In 1991, a group of parents (Swiss and foreign-born), teachers, and Tick Tock St. Johann residents decided to establish a library offering books in lo­ cal By Maureen Senn-Carroll, Director JUKIBU Library citizens’ native tongues. The founders were faced with many challenges. By Dr. Michelle Wright They didn’t share a common language, they had no funding, they didn’t It might be back to school and work after the summer break; however, Basel is a multicultural city. Whether taking the have a place to house the library, and no one was a trained ­librarian. The there is still time to enjoy the Swiss countryside before the weather tram across town or strolling along the visionary group of volunteers, however, was very dedicated to their cause changes and the leaves start to fall. It may be the final hikes and pic- ­Rhein, many languages can be heard along and found creative ways to deal with the obstacles that arose. the way. The JUKIBU intercultural library nics… but you still need to watch out for the ticks! To see what has become of this shared vision, you are invited to the li- located at Elsässerstrasse 7 in Basel’s Ticks are small arachnids about the size of a pinhead before they feed brary’s 25-year celebration on Sunday, September 18. The opening cer- St. Johann neighborhood is home on the blood of their animal or human meal. Found the world over, ticks emony will take place at 11:00. The JUKIBU library association is pub- to these languages. JUKIBU stands for hang out in forests, parks, gardens, and playgrounds, hiding in thick lishing an anniversary brochure that recounts the library’s unique Jugend Kind Buch and is a meeting place undergrowth, dry leaves, and low-lying vegetation. In Switzerland, tick history. There will be an open house until 15:00, during which time for families, children, teenagers, and school season usually runs from March to November. visitors can get a taste of the library’s many programs and activities. groups. The library loans books and other media in over 60 languages These opportunistic little vampires get onto the skin of passers-by and www.jukibu.ch and organizes bilingual storytelling on a regular basis. look for a choice place to bite, preferably a warm, moist area where the skin tends to be a bit softer, such as the groin, under the arms, around the hairline, behind the ears, or behind the knees. And they’re clever— How Can You Protect Yourself and Your Family? Clean-up Day 2016— Important Information for Travelers to Canada people don’t usually notice when they’ve been bitten because tick saliva • Wear long trousers, socks, and closed shoes in areas where there A Shared Commitment for a Clean Switzerland Whether you are Canadian or not, some new regulations regarding air contains a local anaesthetic. may be ticks. September 9 and 10 travel to Canada have been implemented in 2016 that may apply to you. Although a tick bite itself is not really harmful, we worry about ticks • Avoid walking in undergrowth. Does littering bother you? Then do something about it on this Friday So if you are planning a trip to Canada, please read on: because of the potential infections they can pass on to humans when • Consider insect repellent. and Saturday! Together with your school, company, scout group, sports Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA): Since March 15, 2016, all citizens they bite. In Switzerland, ticks may carry the virus that leads to tick- • Talk to your doctor about vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis. club, book club, walking group, or church, you can organize your own of countries that usually do not need a visa to enter Canada must obtain borne encephalitis—a serious infection causing inflammation of the The Swiss Federal Office of Public Health recommends vaccination local clean-up project and take a stand against littering while working an eTA to travel to Canada by air or transit in the country. An eTA allows brain and the meninges (the protective covering that surrounds the against this disease for adults and children over 6 years living in high- towards a cleaner Switzerland. The more such actions are organized, Canadian authorities to verify if a traveler is eligible to enter Canada brain and spinal cord). the greater the effect will be, so band together and contribute to the risk areas. Note that there is no vaccination against Lyme disease. before their departure, which consequently may facilitate their entry They may also carry the bacterium that causes Lyme disease. The first quality of life and sense of security in your community! Go to the web- into Canada. The eTA applies to short stays, whether visits, tourist, or • Check yourself and your children regularly for ticks. symptom of such an infection is usually a red, circular rash (“bull’s site and click on “Melde Deine Aufräum-Aktion hier an” (register your business activities. The eTA is electronically linked to the traveler’s eye”) that spreads outward from around the tick bite. If recognised at What Should You Do if You Find a Tick? clean-up action here) to register your project. If you are alone and passport and is valid for five years or until the passport expires, which- this stage, Lyme disease can be easily treated with antibiotics. If not 1. Remove it as soon as possible. Special tick removers are available would like to participate in a group, register as a single person and they ever comes first. This means that travelers can visit Canada multiple treated, the disease can worsen some weeks, months, or even years from pharmacies. will inform you of the actions taking place in your area. times without having to reapply for an eTA. Although border agents after the initial tick bite, possibly affecting the joints, nervous system, have shown leniency towards travelers who are not aware of the re- 2. Wash and disinfect the area around the bite. www.igsu.ch/de/aktuelles/clean-up-day/ skin, and (rarely) the heart. quirement for an eTA in the months following its implementation, this 3. If you think some of the tick has been left behind, see a doctor. period of leniency will end on September 29, 2016. Travelers should But don’t panic! Not all ticks in Switzerland carry the virus or bacteri- 4. Stay vigilant—see a doctor if you develop any redness around the tick Go Higher for Less! ideally get their eTA before booking their flight to Canada. The applica- um that can lead to these infections, and even if a tick is carrying them, bite, a rash, a fever, or you are worried about any other symptoms. tion process is simple and inexpensive ($ 7 CAN) and takes only a few the rate of transmission to the human host is not 100%. Thus, although minutes to complete online. Travelers only need their passport, a cred- countless people receive tick bites each year in Switzerland, there are The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute in Basel is also a great it card, and an e-mail address. In most cases, the eTA will be issued a only about 3,000 cases of Lyme disease annually and about 120 cases resource. few minutes after the submission of an application. For more informa- of tick-borne encephalitis. (www.swisstph.ch/services/medical-services-and-diagnostic.html) tion, the answers to frequently asked questions, a video about the eTA, Ticks in the northern and eastern parts of Switzerland are most likely Stay safe with this knowledge, but still enjoy the wonderful countryside and for help in completing the eTA application, visit their website at to carry the virus that can cause tick-borne encephalitis. The Federal in Switzerland. www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp. Office of Public Health produces a map showing the hotspots Canadian Citizens with Dual Nationalities Travelling to Canada by Air: (http://map.geo.admin.ch/?layers=ch.bag.zecken-fsme-impfung). Dr. Michelle Wright is Medical Director of HealthFirst, providing first-aid All Canadians have the right to However, ticks throughout the whole of Switzerland may carry the bac- training and health education in English in Switzerland. The numerous extraordinary and majestic mountains undoubtedly ­enter Canada. However, as of terium that causes Lyme disease. www.healthfirst.ch contribute to the beauty of Switzerland’s landscape, and a visit to their ­September 30, 2016, Canadian peaks is an unforgettable experience filled with fantastic vistas and in- ­citizens, including dual nationals, teresting hikes. But getting up those mountains using their gondolas, must prove that they are citizens cog railways, funiculars, or chair lifts can be rather costly. However, if to be able to board their flight to you are a customer of UBS bank and are planning any trips to the Swiss Canada. The only acceptable proofs mountains this fall, you are in luck! Until the end of October, UBS cus- of Canadian citizenship that you GO Ahead With English tomers can get special tickets on 35 different mountain railways for can use to enter Canada by plane English for children only CHF 10 per person and trip! All you need to do is show your UBS will be a valid Canadian passport debit or credit card at the valley station of the rail or cableway and, if (the only reliable travel document required, an official ID. Then you pay only CHF 10 for a ticket that is recognized internationally as proof of Canadian citizenship), a Canadian valid for a return trip on the date of issue. Note that some railways re- temporary passport, or an emergency travel document. If you only have Pre-school: Structured, nurturing program in Englishfor quire advance reservations (the railway/cable way up Mount Pilatus other documents, such as an expired Canadian passport or a non-Cana- children 3 - 5 year old who are not yet in kindergarten. dian passport with your Canadian birth certificate or other identifica- Mornings, 8:30 – 11:30. near Luzern) and others allow for advance reservations, so make sure tion, you may not be able to board your flight! Canadians with dual citi- to check the important information for this offer, as well as the infor- English classes: for speakers of English who attend zenship should always travel with two passports—they should only enter local schools – Several afternoons. We also offer ESOL mation sheets for the specific railways or gondolas you plan to take, Canada with a valid Canadian passport and enter Switzerland with their classes. before you head out! And since all of the participating mountain rail- Swiss passport. A Canadian with dual citizenship is not eligible to obtain Our teachers and pre-school leaders are qualified mother- ways are easily accessible by train, bus, or boat, you can even get a 10% an eTA on their non-Canadian passport and will therefore not be per- tongue English speakers. discount on public transport to and from your destination. You can find Please call or send us an email to schedule a visit. mitted to enter using that passport. To ensure that travel to Canada re- all the details for this great offer online; be sure to print your voucher Ahead With English GmbH mains easy and free of stress, Canadians should always travel with a from the UBS website and redeem it at the respective ticket office to www.aheadwithenglish.ch valid Canadian passport! Since it takes some time to obtain a Canadian Känelmattweg 5, 4106 Therwil qualify for the CHF 10 deal. passport, you should apply as soon as possible. Learn more about how And Haus der Vereine in Riehen 061 421 4109 or 061 901 8921 www.ubs.com/microsites/entdecken/en/home.html to renew your passport at www.canada.ca/passport.

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Bruckner + Messiaen and Reger nar costs CHF 50 and includes entrance to the ongoing tasting. Regis- Opera—Bianca e Fernando August 31 and September 1 tration is necessary at [email protected], 061-338-9090, or directly on September 1 and 3 their website. The Sinfonieorchester Basel opens their new season with pieces by Playing for the 10th time in Basel, and for Bruckner, Messiaen, and Reger performed in the Basler Münster. www.ullrich.ch the 4th time at the Volkshaus, Opera Bruckner’s Mass in E minor was guided by the vision of a grand Gothic Basel will be presenting Vincenzo Bell- edifice—even though he didn’t know the original music of the Gothic Autumn Wine Tasting ini’s “Bianca e Fernando,” the plot of era. The subject of Olivier Messiaen’s “L’Ascension,” four meditations which includes the typical ingredi- September 1–3 and 8–10 for orchestra, is Christ’s ascent into paradise as described at the be- ents of Italian opera: villains, ginning of the Acts of the Apostles: “And when he had spoken these Mövenpick Weinkeller in Basel (Haltingerstrasse 101) is hosting a tast- claims to power, an inseparable things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him ing of the wines they are currently featuring. There is no cost and no sibling love, and of course a out of their sight.” In Messiaen’s setting, this barely imaginable event is obligation to buy; simply come in and taste during their opening hours happy ending. Tickets range conveyed not pictorially, but in accessible stages—each with its own until 20:00 on Thursday and Friday and until 17:00 on Saturday. from CHF 50–200 and include characteristic atmosphere. The program opens with Max Reger’s “Fan- www.moevenpick-wein.com a drink during intermission. tasy and Fugue on the Theme B-A-C-H” to mark the 100th anniversary Kids and students receive a of the composer’s death. This concert is part of the 2016 Basel Organ CHF 30 discount on all seats, Festival dedicated to Max Reger. The concert will start at 19:30; tickets Eric Burdon & The Animals and there is also a family are CHF 20.80–71.20 (half price for students) and can be purchased September 2 special for CHF 80 per seat through their website or at Bider & Tanner. Eric Burdon, proud member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and re- (all ­seating) for two par- www.sinfonieorchesterbasel.ch vered as one of the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time” by Rolling Stone ents with children up to Magazine, will be coming to Zürich for an exclusive concert on his age 20. To complete your 75th Birthday Tour. For over 50 years, Burdon has been a showcase of outing, make ­reservations Ladies Night at Paul Ullrich the blues, rock, and soul music scenes. At his recent concert in 2014 and for the “Opera Menus à la Carte” at the Brasserie before or after the September 1 on his latest album “`Til Your River Runs Dry,” Burdon has shown him- show by calling 061-690-9310. Tickets for the opera can be purchased Wine academic Sandy Spahlholz welcomes ladies for an evening of fin- self as still fresh and “crisp,” so you should look forward to this evening at Bider & Tanner or online. ger foods and sparkling wines from around the world. The evening will at the Volkshaus in Zürich. Tickets are CHF 66.70 for standing room only. www.volkshaus-basel.ch take place at their central location at Schneidergasse 27 in Basel from www.allblues.ch www.opera-basel.ch 19:00–21:00 and costs CHF 60 per person, which includes an apéro riche. There is a maximum of 20 participants, so register quickly for your spot online. www.ullrich.ch/events/index.php

Wild Turkey Tasting Tour A Trio of Shakespeare Tragedies September 1 Basel, our beloved smallish, September 1, 2, and 3 The grand finale of the Wild Turkey Tasting Tour Switzerland with master distiller Ed- big city, offers an interesting Upstart Entertainment is presenting a new edition of their beloved die Russell will be taking place at the Paul mix of modern architecture; Shakespeare in the Courtyard series, celebrating the bard’s 400th birth- historical buildings; and quaint day with teaser tasters of three of his best-known tragedies. “Dogg’s Ullrich store at Laufenstrasse 16 in Ba- cobblestone streets riddled Hamlet and Cahoot’s Macbeth” by Tom Stoppard and Patrick Deslarze’s sel. Taste different Wild Turkey whiskeys, with artistic sculptures, curi- take on “Romeo and Juliet,” entitled “Benvolio & Tybalt are Dead” re- including highly awarded bourbons ous statues, ­colorful murals, veal unusual aspects of these tragedies that focus on family feuds, love, from the United States, along with fine historical fountains, intricately hate, ambition, and power struggles, all of which culminate in blood- wines from Charles Smith, and, last but not detailed mailboxes, and other shed. The program is a feast for Shakespeare aficionados while offer- least, refreshing craft beers from Flying such works of art. A short walk ing access to Shakespeare to those who feel daunted by these great Dog. Be pampered with pulled pork burgers and through any part of town will works. All performances will be held at 20:30 (doors open at 19:30) in turkey drumsticks from the smoker! Entrance is the courtyard of the Schönes Haus in Basel. Tickets are CHF 31.45 for CHF 35 per person, which includes a coupon for have you discovering interest- adults and CHF 20.60 for youths and can be purchased online through food and one cocktail. This event will run from ing and artistic gems at every www.ticketino.com. 18:00–22:00 and no registration is necessary. ­corner. www.upstart-entertainment.ch www.ullrich.ch How well do you know Basel? Check out the “Where in Ba- sel?” picture in each issue and Whiskey Master Class with Eddie Russell be the first to write us where in Theaterfestival Basel September 1 the city the picture was taken to win a fabulous prize. If you think August 30 – September 11 Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind chance to join Wild Turkey master distiller you know where this month’s For 13 days this summer, Basel will once again be transformed into an Edie Russell for a 1-hour seminar into picture was taken, send us an international center of theater and dance, packed with new forms of his personal world of whiskey. With 30 email at [email protected] theater, experimental performances, musical theater, Nouveau Cirque, years of experience in bourbon pro- with the subject title “Where in B­asel?” As soon as we receive the correct answer, we will post the ­solution on our Facebook page and much more. Twenty productions from 17 countries will be staged duction, he has an incredible amount (www.facebook.com/basellifemagazine) and contact you regarding your prize. This month’s prize is two VIP tickets to the Kunstmuseum at Kaserne Basel, ROXY Birsfelden, Theater Basel, junges theater ba- of knowledge that he would like to ­Basel’s special exhibit, “Sculpture on the Move 1946–2016.” But act quickly, the exhibit closes on September 18! sel, neuestheater.ch in Dornach, and Union Basel. Events in the city share with you. The seminar will be Good Luck! center of Basel and Birsfelden will invite passers-by to stop and par- held in American English from 19:00– Solution to last month’s “Where in Basel?”: The photo showed the “Basler Dybli” (Basel dove) mailbox designed by Melchior Berri at the corner ticipate, and the central festival site at Kaserne Basel encourages ev- 20:00 on the same evening and loca- of Spiegelgasse and Totengässlein. eryone to linger and soak up the atmosphere. Check their website for tion as Paul Ullrich’s Wild Turkey Tast- details on the programs, locations, times, and ticket prices. ing event, thus serving as a great Congratulations to Valerie T. and Susan L. for being the first to send in the correct answer! www.theaterfestival.ch springboard to the tasting. The semi-

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Georgieva & Gulzarova before the concerts begin, or you can bring your own picnic or even grill Chorus Concert—Fauvel September 2 items yourself on the onsite BBQs provided. September 22 For this very special concert, two piano virtuosos will be playing both as www.z-7.ch/augustaraurica2016.php This piece of vocal theatre developed exclusively for the Theater Basel soloists and as a duo like you have never seen before. The two pianists, Chorus, “Fauvel,” is based on a work by composer Lojze Lebicˇ, Irina Georgieva from Bulgaria and Irena Gulzarova from Uzbekistan, Nickelback (“Fauvel ’86”), which in turn draws on the medieval poem with music will be playing works by Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, Arensky, Ravel, and September 13 “Roman de Fauvel.” This allegorical tale from the 14th century about a Gershwin. They both came to Switzerland to perfect their art and their cunning donkey’s rise to power is a humorous and ironic critique of a skills, studying under the great master pianist Rudolf Buchbinder at The Canadian band Nickelback is among the most commercially suc- corrupt and decadent society. With her sensual and poetic concept of the Music Academie Basel. They have won the hearts of their audienc- cessful and influential rock bands of the past two decades. They have “choral direction,” conductor and director Karmina Šilec has provided es as soloists and with famous orchestras in venues such as Carnegie had more than a dozen Top Ten singles, have sold over 50 million re- “the musical answer to Pina Bausch’s dance theatre” (Opera World) Hall, the Musikverein in Vienna, the Tonhalle in Zürich, and the princi- cords worldwide, won numerous gold and platinum awards, and have and has been hailed around the world for her “powerfully theatrical, pal Musikhalle in Basel. Over the years, the two pianists have main- earned a special reputation for their electrifying live act. Nickelback genre-busting productions” (New York Times). Under her guidance, a tained their friendship and their artistic exchange, and they will now be has recently announced their massive 30-city European tour, where remarkable evening is now created with the Theater Basel Chorus at playing together by repeated audience demand. The concert will take they will present their new spectacular show with all of their biggest its center. “Fauvel” will be performed in French, English, Slovenian, place at the Kaisersaal of the Theater Fauteuil in Basel. Tickets are hits. Catch their Swiss performance at the Hallenstadion in Zürich at and Latin with German and English surtitles. Tickets are CHF 40–82; CHF 50 and can be purchased online. 19:30. Tickets are CHF 85 for standing room, CHF 95 for seats, and can half price for students. be purchased through www.ticketcorner.ch. www.fauteuil.ch www.theater-basel.ch www.abc-production.ch

Theater—Im Turm zu Basel (In the Tower of Basel) Jeff Ballard Trio ­Morte” by Georges Rodenbach, one of the key texts of French symbol- September 15, 17, 24, and 26 September 19 ism. Erich Wolfgang Korngold and his librettist Paul Schott (alias Julius “We can say things here we’re not allowed to say anywhere else!” This Korngold, the composer’s father) nevertheless made substantial The super drummer of the Brad Mehldau Trio, Jeff Ballard, will be is just one of the rules in the Tower of Basel, where the world’s most changes to the story, giving the opera a happy ending and giving the coming to Basel with his own band for the first time. Expect highly ex- powerful central bankers meet for dinner every other month. Far from central character Paul the strength to take control of his own destiny citing music filled with spark, virtuosity, and African and Latin jazz the beaten financial track, in a stumpy tower block near the SBB sta- once again and return to the living as a result of a cathartic dream. This sounds. Jeff Ballard will be accompanied by saxophonist Chris Cheek tion, there is a tiny state within a state, a Vatican of the financial system. new production of Theater Basel will be conducted by their Music Di- and Lionel Loueké, who has been deemed an innovative guitarist in the Here the world is treated like a giant weather map, as if the tiniest rector Erik Nielsen, who has a particular fondness for the sound worlds bands of Herbie Hancock, Angelique Kidjo, Terence Blanchard, Esper- change in interest rates can determine where rain will fall today and of the early 20th century. The opera will be in German with English anza Spalding, and Richard Bona. The Jeff Ballard Trio will be playing where there will be drought tomorrow. Just before one such dinner of surtitles; tickets are CHF 50–118. in the first concert of this season’s Offbeat Concert series. Tickets are Augusta Raurica—Live in Concert 2016 delicacies and fine wines is served by two deaf waitresses, Mr. Greeper, CHF 48 and can be purchased online. The concert will take place at the www.theater-basel.ch September 8–11 the most powerful of all the central bankers, is found dead in his office. Jazzclub Jazz Campus Basel at 20:15. The phenomenal ruins of the 2000-year old Roman town of Augusta This is the man of whom the Governor said: “Like Jesus to the disciples, www.offbeat-concert.ch Raurica, only 20 minutes from Basel, provide a spectacular setting for Mr. Greeper spoke to the markets!” Because his demise not only spells a four-evening series of rock music concerts. On September 8, you can disaster for the organization in the tower but would destabilize the en- enjoy the sounds of Tangerine Dream and Frederic Robinson; on Sep- tire global financial system, the Governor decides that not even death Opera—The Dead City should stop Mr. Greeper from taking his seat at the table. The Theater tember 9 the program includes Ten Years After, Chi Coltrane, and De- September 17, 20, and 23 wolff; on September 10, Morcheeba, Maverick Sabre, and Baum will Basel opens its new season with the world premiere of this comedic Bruges, once a key center of medieval trade and commerce, has now take the stage; and on September 11, Fish, Chris Thompson, and La- commissioned play, in which German playwright Theresia Walser become a symbol of isolation and remoteness from the world. It is here zuli will perform at Augusta Raurica’s historical amphitheater. Tickets imagines the entirely non-transparent activities of the Bank for Inter- that Paul settles after his wife’s death and attempts to preserve every for individual concerts range from CHF 49.50–69.50, and tickets for all national Settlements (BIS), an organization that has operated on neu- detail of her existence for eternity. Paul’s only contacts with the outside four nights are CHF 175. Doors open at 18:30 and concerts start at tral territory in Basel since the 1930s, and their far-reaching interna- world come through his housekeeper Brigitta and his best friend Frank, 20:00. You can buy drinks and food from the stands starting 90 minutes tional consequences. This play will be performed at the Schauspielhaus; tickets are CHF 41–60. until life comes bursting into Paul’s temple of memories in the form of the dancer Marietta. In Paul’s eyes she looks so similar to his dead wife www.theater-basel.ch that he cannot tell them apart. He becomes ever more absorbed in an Taste the Top Wines obsessive love. The boundaries between life and death, dream and re- in Switzerland English Comedy ality become increasingly blurred until Paul commits a murder—or September 15 September 17 does he? “Die tote Stadt” (The Dead City) is based on the novel “Bruges-­la-­ 2015 was a fantastic year for American comic Dave Hill and U.K. comic Mark Maier will be bringing wines, and the Paul Ullrich lo- their English-language comedy show to the Alte Markthalle in Basel. English Speaking Counseling ­Services cation in Kleinbasel (Untere Reb­ The show will start at 20:00, doors open at 19:30. Tickets are CHF 40 for ­Adolescents, Adults and Couples. gasse 18) is inviting you to come, and can be purchased online at www.starticket.ch. taste, and be awestruck. From www.internationalcomedyclub.ch 17:00–21:00, you can taste, get Tara Gaffney, MS, LPCC advice, and buy wines for your Licensed Professional cellar, but beware that the best Bravo-Hits Party Basel wines will sell out quickly! This September 17 Clinical Counselor event costs CHF 20, which will This disco is for those ages 21 and up who love to dance, listen to good Steinenbachgasslein 49 be reimbursed with an order of music with like-minded people, get together with friends, or meet in- 4051 Basel CHF 200 or more; there is no teresting new people. The Offene Kirche Elisabethen (Elisabethen +41 78 646 97 44 registration required and no Church) near Bankverein is hosting this dance party from 20:00–02:30, obligation to buy. www.lifetransitionscounselingllc.com which will be featuring hits from 1992 to the present all night. Tickets www.ullrich.ch cost CHF 25.90; it is advisable to buy them in advance through Ticket- “Everything can always be different” – corner as this event will sell out quickly. Alfred Adler www.üparties.ch

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Dance Evening—B | E Fight Night September 23, 25, 29, and 30 September 24 Theater Basel continues its series of invitations to artists who are re- The Grand Casino Basel is the location for this 3rd edition of the Hard garded as leading contemporary choreographers with works by Joëlle Fighting Championship. On this night, there will be over 16 fights of Bouvier and Alexander Ekman. In “Jeanne d’Arc,” Swiss choreographer mixed martial arts. The event starts at 20:00 and tickets range from Bouvier presents two highly contrasting sides of Joan of Arc, who was CHF 30 for standing room to CHF 70 for first-row seating (CHF 100 for initially able to overcome all resistance until she herself became the VIP tickets). Note that entrance to the Casino and its events is limited to victim of a politically motivated trial. On one hand there is the warrior people ages 18 and up. leading soldiers fearlessly and with great enthusiasm into a battle she https://grandcasinobasel.com is utterly convinced is God’s mission. On the other, there is the young and fragile Joan, still practically a child, who has given up on herself and places herself impotently in the hands of her killers. With “Cacti,” Ekman achieves something rarely encountered in dance today: humor, charm, and the overwhelming joy of pure movement. In this fast-paced piece for 16 dancers, Ekman does not shy away from loving parodies of contemporary trends in dance. Performances will be at the Schau­ spielhaus; tickets are CHF 45–102. www.theater-basel.ch

Dance—Silk September 23 Theater—Was Ihr Wollt (Twelfth Night, or What You Will) On this evening, three dance piec- September 24 Opera—Thursday es will be performed at the Théâtre Theater Basel has paired up with Theater-Board Augusta to bring La Coupole, just across the border you a German-language performance of William Shakespeare’s sav- September 29 in St-Louis, France. This silky pro- agely comic gender comedy “Twelfth Night, or What You Will,” which Acoustic visionary Karlheinz Stockhausen created nothing less than a musical creation myth in his monumental cycle of operas called “Licht” gram is all about beauty, grace, was originally written in 1601 as a “cheerful play” for Epiphany—ex- (Light), which celebrates the creation of the world out of the spirit of music theater within the seven days of the week. The first of the seven operas, and sensuality. In the first piece, actly 12 days after Christmas. Following a shipwreck, Viola is strand- “Donnerstag” (Thursday), embarks on a spiritual journey through space and time. At the center of the work is Michael, a modern Orpheus, whose “Without,” Benjamin Millepied ed on the coast of Illyria. Believing that her twin brother Sebastian task is to bring “the music of the heavens to man and the music of man to the heavens.” On his path through life, Michael visits many exotic loca- brilliantly combines the classic has not survived the disaster, she decides to enter the Duke’s service tions both on Earth and in space where he is repeatedly confronted with the dark power of Lucifer. However, Michael succeeds in passing the many with the urgency of the current es- disguised as a man. The lovesick Duke Orsino trusts “Cesario,” as tests he must set for himself, not least with the help of his trumpet and the magical healing powers of music. In “Donnerstag,” Stockhausen creates tablishment for a neat and brilliant Viola calls herself, and sends “him” to deliver messages of love to a spectacle of sound that seemingly breaks all boundaries of music theater and even attempts to challenge the physical structure of the theater choreography. In “Untouched,” his beloved Lady Olivia. The disguised Viola carries out her mission building—the performance extends beyond the auditorium into the foyer and then further, outside the theater. Theater Basel’s doors will therefore Canadian choreographer Aszure so effectively that the countess immediately falls for her. Viola, open at 16:00 for “Michael’s Greeting,” the overture to a theatrical marathon that will only be interrupted for a supper break between acts 2 and 3 Barton takes us closer to the meanwhile, has already lost her heart to Orsino. A comic and melan- and is timed to end at sunset in the square in front of the theater. This is the first time that Stockhausen’s masterpiece can be seen in Switzerland, movement and the body of plea- cholic game of mistaken identities ensues. Despite all the confusion, in a new production by the young American director Lydia Steier and conducted by the famous New Music specialist Titus Engel. This opera in three sure for a moment of malicious three weddings are celebrated at the end of the play, though there is acts will be performed in German with English and German surtitles. Tickets are CHF 50–118 for adults and CHF 27–61 for students. neoclassicism. “Gemini,” a virtuo- a stronger sense of order being restored than just the lovers having www.theater-basel.ch so piece by Glen Tetley, offers pure genuinely found each other. This production will be performed for dance—melancholic, sensual, and one night only in the foyer of the Theater Basel, which will be trans- passionate. The performance will start at 20:30; tickets are € 25.00 for formed into an amphitheater-like space. Tickets for this special per- adults, € 9.50 for youths, and can be purchased online. formance are CHF 60. Special Concert—Welcome Ivor! the Union Basel at 19:00 and 21:00. Tickets are CHF 30, CHF 20 for stu- dents up to age 25. www.lacoupole.fr www.theater-basel.ch September 25 A new age is dawning for the Sinfonieorchester Basel with their new www.offbeat-concert.ch English conductor, Ivor Bolton, one of the world’s most popular celeb- rity musicians. For his debut, the star Uruguayan singer Erwin Schrott Portrait Concert will be making an exclusive appearance in Basel. Bass-bariton Schrott Swamp Rock & Roots Music Feat. Damon Fowler Band September 27 is currently being enthusiastically acclaimed in the great opera houses September 23 of London, Vienna, and Munich. This special concert will take place at In this first concert, the members of Theater Basel’s opera studio en- Groove Now! is bringing master guitarist Damon Fowler (*1984) back to the Event Halle of the Messe Basel at 17:00. Tickets are CHF 20.80– semble, Operavenir, introduce themselves. The young singers, who Basel with his very own trio and an exciting special guest—the fantastic 61.60 (half price for students) and can be purchased through their web- come from all around the world, will use the language of music from singer and keyboard player Beth McKee. Damon’s latest album called site or at Bider & Tanner. the widest range of periods and styles to offer impressions of their own countries; their aims and desires; and of their great passion, which is “Sounds of Home” was produced by Swamp Blues specialist Tab Ben- www.sinfonieorchesterbasel.ch oit—and the meaning of the title was best explained by Living Blues song. If you would like to get to know Operavenir, don’t miss this intro- magazine: “Where the swamp meets the cotton field, there lies the ductory evening on the small stage of the Theater Basel; tickets are music of Damon Fowler.” As online magazine No Depression adds: Jazz Piano Trios: Vein; Rusconi CHF 37. “The way this guy plays guitar, his given name should have been Demon September 25 www.theater-basel.ch instead of Damon Fowler.” But don’t worry, this does not mean flashy For the New Piano Sounds series, Offbeat and KlangBasel present two virtuosity: “Fowler may be so skillful that he prefers pickin’ tasty to of the most important piano trios of the current Swiss jazz scene. Vein, Concert—Murray Perahia larger-than-life guitar heroics,” says Billboard. The concert will be held with Thomas Lähns and brothers Michael and Florian Arbenz, will be September 29 at the Volkshaus Basel at 20:15; doors open at 19:30. Tickets are CHF 39 presenting their new CD and new music material. Rusconi has thrilled for standing room and CHF 59 for seats; students under age 30 pay only audiences throughout Europe and is always seeking new musical ave- Pianist Murray Perahia will be playing pieces by Haydn, Mozart, Brahms, CHF 25 with student ID. nues—jazz, free rock, electronic music, groove, and improvised music and Beethoven at the Musical Theater at 19:30. Tickets are CHF 55–135 www.groovenow.ch at the highest level are the hallmarks of Stefan Rusconi, Fabian Gisler, and can be purchased through their website. and Claudio Strüby. This new horizon of piano trios will take place at www.konzerte-basel.ch

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EntSportertsainment: and Recr Nighteation on the Town (continued) Italian Wine Tasting September 29 The wine specialists at Paul Ullrich have traveled to Italy and have dis- covered many great new wines. Taste more than 40 different wines from all over Italy and take the opportunity to chat with some of the producers. To enhance your tasting, there will be Italian delicacies for purchase. This event costs CHF 20 and will take place at their Schneidergasse 27 location in Basel from 17:00–21:00; no registration is required. There is no obligation to buy, but the CHF 20 entrance fee will be reimbursed with an or- der of CHF 200 or more. www.ullrich.ch

Philip Catherine Trio Wine Tasting—Italian Passion September 26 September 29 – October 1 London-born Philip Catherine started touring at age 18 and has been at Mövenpick Weinkeller (Haltingerstrasse 101) in Basel is hosting a tast- the forefront of the jazz scene since the 1960s, playing with a host of ing of wines, with a particular focus on Italian wines, during their open- jazz greats. His unique style of interpretation, his sound, and his pas- ing hours on Thursday and Friday until 20:00 and on Saturday until 16:00. sion for music are still an important source of inspiration for many mu- www.moevenpick-wein.com sicians of the younger generation. Don’t miss this unique concert trio with Philip Catherine on guitar, Nicola Andrioli on piano, and Bart De Nolf on bass at the Q4 Jazz Club, located in the beautiful old and his- Concert—Emperor toric cellar at the Hotel Schützen in Rheinfelden. The club can be September 30 reached with a quick 15-minute train ride from Basel SBB to Rhein- felden; it is only a few minutes’ walk from the Rheinfelden train station. The Collegium Musicum Basel, with conductor Kevin Griffiths and Public car parking is available in front of the hotel. Tickets are CHF 45 guest pianist Ronald Brautigam, will be playing works by Beethoven for adults and CHF 10 for students (with ID); reserve them at info@ and Schubert at the Musical Theater Basel starting at 19:30, with a jazzclubq4.ch or for dinner and concert at 061-836-2525. pre-concert by members of the Junge Sinfoniker and Musikschulen Basel und Baselland at 18:15. Tickets are CHF 54–80 (CHF 20 for kids www.jazzclubq4.ch and students) and can be purchased at Bider & Tanner. www.collegiummusicumbasel.ch

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Ticket Office: Get Your Tickets Now! Who Where When Tickets Red Hot Chili Peppers Hallenstadion, Zürich October 5 and 6 www.abc-production.ch Chippendales Musical Theater, Basel October 14 www.actnews.ch David Sanborn & Christian McBride Group Volkshaus, Basel October 26 www.starticket.ch The Cure St. Jakobshalle, Basel November 4 www.ticketcorner.ch Brit Floyd—The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show Musical Theater, Basel November 6 www.actnews.ch Musical—Chicago Theater 11, Zürich November 8–20 www.musical.ch Jethro Tull Musical Theater, Basel November 13 and 14 www.ticketcorner.ch Paul Simon Hallenstadion, Zürich November 15 www.ticketcorner.ch Justin Bieber Hallenstadion, Zürich November 17 www.ticketcorner.ch Katie Melua with the Gori Women’s Choir Musical Theater, Basel November 19 www.ticketcorner.ch West Side Story Musical Theater, Basel November 22–27 www.ticketcorner.ch Elton John Hallenstadion, Zürich December 8 www.ticketcorner.ch Alter Bridge St. Jakobshalle, Basel December 11 www.ticketcorner.ch The Harlem Gospel Singers Show Musical Theater, Basel December 26 www.musical.ch Die Grosse Giuseppe Verdi Gala Musical Theater, Basel December 29 www.actnews.ch Stomp Musical Theater, Basel January 10–15 www.musical.ch Moscow Ballet’s Schwanensee (Swan Lake) Musical Theater, Basel January 20 www.actnews.ch Shadowland Musical Theater, Basel February 5 www.actnews.ch