NIGHT OF THE ARTS 21.8.2009 INDEX PLASTICIENS VOLANTS: PERLE 1 FINLANDIAPUISTO 2 TÖÖLÖ 3 CITY CENTRE 4 6 7 7 EIRA, , MUNKKISAARI 8 & LEHTISAARI 9 , , PIKKU-HUOPALAHTI, KANNELMÄKI 9 10 , , KAISANIEMI, KRUUNUHAKA 10 11 HAKANIEMI 12 SÖRNÄINEN 13 , , ARABIANRANTA, KÄPYLÄ, 13 MALMI, , OULUNKYLÄ, TUOMARINKYLÄ 14 , , ITÄKESKUS, 14 PIHLAJAMÄKI, , TAPIOLA 16

FOR CHILDREN Program suitable for children.

HF Program produced by the Festival.

PLASTICIENS VOLANTS: PERLE HF

On this year’s Night of the Arts, the French street theatre The cavalcade departs from by the Swedish company Plasticiens Volants will transform Helsinki’s Theatre at 9pm towards the Senate Square. A program- city centre sky into an enormous ocean aquarium. Giant me of entertainment will be on offer at the square for floating sea creatures will swim from Esplanadi to the the duration of the parade from 9pm onwards. The ur- Senate Square, telling their aquatic tale along the way. ban extravaganza culminates in an hour-long grand fi- Medusa, whales, fish and sea snakes will float over- nale at the Square, starting at approximately 9.30pm. head to a musical score by Philippe Bonnet. Also appea- This urban extravaganza is brought to you by Helsinki ring in the parade is the Finnish Bad Ass Brass Band. Festival and Helsingin Sanomat. KINOPIHA HF

A look at Berlin at key points during its 20th century history: pre-1939, recovering from the horrors of the war, in the shadow of the Iron Curtain and at re-unifi- cation. Enjoy open air cinema at the inner yard of Glass Palace! This is a free event.

20TH CENTURY BERLIN – ICH BIN EIN BERLINER At 00:00 Billy Wilder: One, Two, Three (1961) 21.8. at 22.00 In English, with Finnish subtitles Wolfgang Staudte: Murderers among us / Die Mörder sind unter uns (1946) At 02:00 In German, with English subtitles Wolfgang Becker: Good Bye Lenin! (2003) In German, with English subtitles

TÖÖLÖ BAY

YONDER HF WRITING THE DARK SIDE Klo 21, 22.30, 23 ja 24 At 18–24 Open air spectacle blending together animation, new cir- Helsinki writers gather to discuss the dark side of writing. cus, dance and music. What you see might just give you a The discussion will move hourly across the decades, start- surprise. ing in the 1950s and ending in the noughties. Presented by , car park, Mannerheimintie 13 E, journalist Maarit Niiniluoto. Villa Kivi, Linnunlauluntie 7 FINLANDIA HALL AFTER DARK Klo 18–01 WATCH OUT, GYPSIES! Klo 23–00 Guided tours of Finlandia Hall. With a pro- At 17–22 gramme featuring Kirsberry V.I.P and Chris de la Prada’s The History of a Misunderstanding. 19:00-22:00 Live mu- urban music classics and electro soul. Salmon soup and re- sic at the outdoor stage. freshments served. Finladia Hall courtyard patio. Hakasalmen huvila, Mannerheimintie 13 Mannerheimintie 13 E NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN NIGHT AT THE OPERA FOR CHILDREN At 18–22 Klo 17–21 A chance to explore the museum’s permanent exhibitions Klo 17–20 Peep board exhibition, children’s photography and the current Icon and People in the War Years exhibi- 18:00-20:00 (6pm to 8pm) jumble sale, tion. Vintti workshop open until 20:00. including stage costumes National Museum of , Mannerheimintie 34 20:00-21:00 (8pm to 9pm) Sing-along at the amphitheatre. Finnish National Opera IKEBANA ART AT THE CITY WINTER GARDEN Helsinginkatu 58 At 18–23 An introduction to ikebana, the Japanese art of flower ar- JAZZ PICNIC ranging, Klo 18–04 Enjoy a relaxing picnic to the sound of jazz. Dj Bunuel, GETTING GOING Georg Gorgeous and Mikko Koivisto. BYOB – bring your At 16.30–17.30 own blanket! Helsinki Festival The Arjen laulu, Uusi kukka and Ääri choirs get the Night of the Arts underway. THE CARAVAN GALLERY HF Hesperia Park, close to Finlandia Hall This art gallery, housed in an old caravan, displays the works of six artists who draw their inspiration from rab- LAULELI TYTÄRTEN MIELIIN bits. After the Night of the Arts, the caravan will be tour- Klo 19, 20 ja 21 ing the Tokoinranta bay area from 22 to 31 August. Fea- Too Many Sisters feat. Korso School perform new and old tured artists: Milja Aho, Alisha Davidow, Kaisu Koponen, folk music and dance. Töölönlahti. Laura Poranen, Viljami Saarinen and Markus Tsokkinen. SAHAJA YOGA At 17–20 Explore the art of meditation in an atmospheric yurt setting with the help of an instructor. Töölönlahti.

2 NAHANNI CANOE DANCE PUBLIC REHEARSAL: ORLANDO At 20.30 Klo 19 ja 20.30 Play based on Virginia Woolf’s classic novel Nahanni canoeists perform at Finlandia Hall and Orlando, exploring identity, gender and love. Director Linnunlaulu. Anna Viitala, on stage Olavi Uusivirta, Armi Toivanen, Noora Dadu and Santtu Karvonen. Run time, approx. DANCE ALL NIGHT 45mins. At 18–01 Puoli-Q , Tunturikatu 16 EtnoFitness dance ensemble and live DJ get the groove on. WET SOUNDS HF POETRY IN MOTION At 16.30, 18 and 19.30 At 18.00–n. 01 Dive into an underwater sound art gallery! Experience a Festival library on wheels carrying classical music, surreal new world created by speakers immersed in water. magazines and poetry. Don’t forget your library card! Also suitable for the hearing impaired. At 9pm live music, Kemialliset Ystävät. CREATURES OF THE NIGHT At 9pm scuba performance by Jutta Aalto. At 18 alkaen Uimastadion outdoor swimming pool, Hammarskjöldintie Performance art exploring animal rights at the Animalia – the Federation for the Protection of Animals in Finland TÄMÄN JULISTAN HYMNUKSESTA! marquee. At 20–23 Juha Lappalainen and friends take audience requests NIGHT LIGHTS on the hour. At 20–23 Hautauspalvelu Hymnus Funeral Directors, Vänrikki Help illuminate the Night of the Arts with a sea of can- Stoolin katu 12 dles! Tea lights sold in benefit of Unicef. At Restaurant Töölönranta. NIGHTLY NOTES At 18–21 MAA-ILMAN SYDÄN Live musical performances on the hour. Nocturnally- At 20 and 22 themed sheet music and books at bargain prices. This magical ceremony weaves together dance, shaman- Nuottikauppa Ostinato, Tykistönkatu 7 ism and drumming, calling all festival-goers to get in touch with their inner selves. Bring your own drum or MUSIC, BOOKS & GREEN TEA rattle. Duration approx. 45mins. At 12–24 With live music. THE ART OF LIVING Arkadia Oy International Bookshop, At 18–22 Pohjoinen Hesperiankatu 9 Words of Peace: Inspirational words on happiness from Prem Rawat. ART AT SOIHTU Café open 11:00-05:00 Music, art, literature and theatre from dusk til dawn – all TÖÖLÖ welcome. From 19:00 Atatürk Band, 21:00 Duo Epätoivo, 22:00 ”My soul smells of the Nevski Prospekt”: Tomi Hut- MUSEOKATU STREET ART GALLERY tunen discusses the links between Russian rock music and Transformer box art. Featured artists Sari Bremer, Juha literature . 00:00 Chinese tea ceremony. Holopainen, Jorma Hautala, Hannamari Matikainen, Kahvila Soihtu, Aurorankatu 13 B 16 Taina Kokkonen and Hanna Westerberg. Museokatu INNER ART At 18–20 KUNSTHALLE HELSINKI GRAND OPENING! Experience art therapy through dynamic drawing and Klo 17-22 physical exercise. Celebrating 80 years of Kunsthalle Helsinki and the launch Joogakoulu Shanti, Runeberginkatu 43 of the Arctic Hysteria exhibition. Ticket offer 5/3 e. Taidehalli, Nervanderinkatu 3 THE NIGHT OF THE SENSES At 17.30–01 TERVEHDYS ALLI PAASIKIVELLE Yoga classes, demonstrations, talks and meditation. Klo 19-22 Reading event featuring the delightfully absurd Joogakoulu Shanti, Runeberginkatu 43 works of Sinikka Nopola. Antikvariaatti Vilho, Cygnaeuksenkatu 5 THEATRICAL TEASERS AND TASTERS At 19–21 A sneak preview of the Teatteri Avoimet Ovet autumn programme. Doors open 18:00, bar open all night. Teatteri Avoimet Ovet, Cygnaeuksenkatu 4

3 PEN AND QUILL MITÄ VIDEOO! At 16–20 At 16–20.30 An exhibition of Erik Bruun’s unforgettable wildlife Get your voice heard! Make a video statement on a burn- conservation posters and other works spanning this ing issue of your choice. remarkable artist’s long career. Museum of Contemporary Art entrance, Finnish Environment Institute, Mechelininkatu 34a Mannerheiminaukio 2

PUBLIC REHEARSAL: JÄLLEENLÖYDETTY AIKA (TIME AITA – PLANKET 2009 REDISCOVERED) At 05–01.30 At 18–20 An exhibition showcasing the work of 30 photographers An exciting opportunity to watch the cast rehearsing Jäl- at Helsinki Railway Station. 30 Photography competition, leenlöydetty aika, due to open at Q-teatteri this autumn. to find out more visit www.kamera-lehti.fi and Director Fiikka Forsman, Dramatist Seppo Parkkinen, www.kameraseura.fi. on stage Hannu Kivioja, Outi Kavén, Taisto Oksanen and Helsinki Railways Station, Asema Square others. Q-teatteri, Tunturikatu 16 A BRUSH WITH ART At 07–22 MUSIC AND MARITA NIKULA Helsinki Art Association annual exhibition adds a splash At 18–21 of colour to the city. 18:30 Classical music: Ville Kaila, violin; Anna-Kaisa Mediatori, Sanomatalo, Töölönlahdenkatu 2 Uusipaikka, violin; Katariina Saarikoski, cello. Galleria Ulaani, Töölöntorinkatu 4 THE NIGHT OF THE ARTS COMMEMORATIVE MINT At 16–24 NATURE AT THE MUSEUM Mint your own Night of Arts 20th anniversary coin! At 18–21 Aluminium coin 2 e. Dive into the Baltic Sea, hear the crisp crunch of snow Kolmen Sepän aukio (Three Blacksmiths Square), corner and take a moment to get your head round evolution – of Mannerheimintie and Aleksanterinkatu the Finnish Museum of Natural History invites you to explore. SEITSEMÄN KULTTUURIA YHDESSÄ FOR CHILDREN Finnish Museum of Natural History, – SEVEN CULTURES TOGETHER Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 13 At 18–02 A host of exciting activities and events from exercise class- YOU’D BETTER NOT LAUGH! es and dance performances to dance music, pantomime At 17 and African beats. The four-strong Siitä pitäen poetry reading group mark Kolmen Sepän aukio (Three Blacksmiths Square), corner their 5-year anniversary with a recital of Finnish poetry. of Mannerheimintie and Aleksanterinkatu Run time, approx. 20mins. Töölö Library, Topeliuksenkatu 6 NIGHT AT THE POST OFFICE At 15–23 Post Scriptum – Letters from Four Millenia and Stories CITY CENTRE exhibitions 16:00 – 20:00 IVANAHelsinki 11th anniversary – guest ALT-DEMOWALL – THE BEST OF THE DEMOSCENE appearance from Pirjo Suhonen At 21–01.30 17:00-21:00 Calligraphy demonstration The best of demoscene projected on to walls of the Mu- 17:00, 18:00 and 19:00 Postimies Verneri muistelee (Remi- seum of Contemporary Art Kiasma. Experience a breath- nisces of a Postman) - play taking audiovisual extravaganza. www.demowall.org. 15:00-18:00 and 19:00-21:30 Silhouette artist Sirkka Le- Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, Mannerheimin- kman cuts silhouettes aukio 2 Post Museum, Pääposti (Helsinki General Post Office), POLITICS AND POLEMICS Asema-aukio 5 H At 17–20.30 Pamphletists from Rosebud and Into Kustannus take to A MOMENT OF SILENCE the stage. At 17–22 Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma lobby, Enjoy a moment of silence away from the revelry of the Mannerheiminaukio 2 Night of the Arts. Helsinki Zen Center, 2nd floor, Kalevankatu 4 RAKKAUSRUNOT RY – LOVE POEMS SOC At 17–22 Poetry and music performed by members of the Rakkaus- runo.fi love poetry society. Outside Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, Manner- heiminaukio 2

4 NOCTURNAL LITERARY ENCOUNTERS MAKE YOUR OWN JEWELLERY FOR CHILDREN At 18–23.30 At 17–20 Exploring burlesque – with apperances from members Free jewellery workshop. of Helsinki Burlesque and a host of fascinating literary Kierrätyskeskus, Lönnrotinkatu 45 guests. Suomalainen kirjakauppa, Aleksanterinkatu 23 A LITERARY EVENING At 19–21 CANDY AND CRACKERS FOR CHILDREN 19:00 Trygve Söderling in discussion with Sophia Ehrn- At 17–19.30 rooth and Jenny Kajanus about the newly published Obs! Just for kids! A fantastic evening featuring a magician, a Klass, 20:00 Björn Sundell introduces his exciting new clown, sweets and balloons, fun activities and good times. detective novel Svart brev från Kina (Black Letter from Luckan, Simonsgatan 8 China). Loft restaurant courtyard, Yrjönkatu 18 BEST OF OURVISION 2009 At 18–19 ETNO-ESPA ROCKS Featuring Ourvision 2009 winners Lauluyhtye Suoralähe- At 20–01 tys, Grupo Kanye hailing from Cuba and the Italian Luca Final concert of the 5th Etno-Espa festival featuring folk, Cannavo. Come and groove to some great music. jazz and electric beats. 20:15 Johanna Juhola Trio, 21:45 International Cultural Centre Caisa, Mikonkatu 17 C Korpi Ensemble, 23:30 Ville Leinonen & Unilehto. Espan lava (Espa Stage), Esplanadin puisto FANTASTICAL PROPERTY VIEWING AND PUPPET ANIMATIONS CELEBRATING 120 YEARS OF SALVATION ARMY At 17–21 At 15–20 A chance to see Hanne Ivars’ Good Will animation tril- New permanent exhibition charting the history of the ogy for adults and Hilda Kozár’s fantastical property Finnish Salvation Army movement. viewing show. Salvation Army Museum, Mikonkatu 20 MUU Galleria, Lönnrotinkatu 33 DANCE MEETS ART AWAITING PABLO FOR CHILDREN At 18–23 At 14–16 Carita Berg exhibition. The evening will also include a Create your own Pablo badge at the Pablo Picasso work- dance performance. shop. All ages welcome. Galleria Bulevardi 7, Bulevardi 7 Ateneumin puisto Park, Kaivokatu 2 NIGHT AT SUURI KUU POLTTOPISTE FOR CHILDREN At 16–21 At 19 and 22.15 New special offers on the hour, every hour. Come and have Pyro specialists Polte turn up the heat with a dazzling fire a rummage! 16:30-17:30 Book signing with Pertti Jarla, show. The earlier performance is designed with families creator of the hugely popular cartoon strip Fingerpori. and children in mind. Duration, approx. 20mins. Suuri Kuu bookshop, Lönnrotinkatu 4 Auroran kenttä, Karamzininkatu 4 SIGNMARK AT KALEVALA PHONOUR At 18, 19 ja 20 At 21–03 Signmark guest appearance at the DJS Juho Kahilainen & Jacedonia. Kalevala Jewelry flagship store. mbar, Mannerheimintie 22–24 Kalevala Koru, Unioninkatu 25

SINÄMINÄ DUNCAN BUTT JUVONEN At12–22 At 18–23 Become a participant in Kella’s collective Art exhibition. photography installation. Galleri Sinne, Yrjönkatu 23 Lasipalatsin näyttelytila, Mannerheimintie 22–24 KISS-PUSS-PUSU FOR CHILDREN ART, POWER AND THE UNIVERSITY From 17 At 18–19.30 Kissathon at the Parliament. The polling booths on the Professor Emerita Riitta Nikula examines how power is Parliament House steps may look familiar but tonight reflected in the art on display in the public areas at Hel- they are put to a new use – and this time you won’t be sinki University. Followed by a guided tour of the univer- entering alone. Suffrage is truly universal and a bumper sity main building. turnout is expected! Main Building, University of Helsinki (please gather in Parliament House steps, Mannerheimintie 30 foyer area), Unioninkatu 34

5 SOL(M)U-CELL THE THIRD DIMENSION At 17, 18 and 19 At 11–24 Modern dance and sound art blending two bodies togeth- Helsinki Camera Club exhibition showcasing Harri Hi- er. Dance/choreography: Karolina Gínman and Marja etala’s 3D photography. Koponen, sound design/musical score: Aki Päivärinne. Kameraseuran galleria (Helsinki Camera Club gallery), Run time 25mins. Lastenkodinkuja 1 Location: Stairs between Kiasma Museum and Sanomatalo building Mannerheim Square SHANKARA At 18 and 19.30 NIGHT OF THE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN The Shankara ensemble performs music from northern In- At 16–24 Author appearances, books signings, a cari- dia. Museum open 11:00-21:00 cature-o-mat, interior design advice, music, ballet and Museum of Cultures, Tennispalatsi, 2 krs., Salomonkatu 15 much, much more. 17:00-19:00 arts & crafts session at the children’s department,. For further information, please SURREALISM & BEYOND FOR CHILDREN visit: http://www.akateeminen.com (Finnish only). At 11–22 Akateeminen kirjakauppa, Keskuskatu 1 Masterpieces from Jerusalem’s Israel Museum 18:00 and 20:00 Guided tour in Finnish RAUHA MÄKILÄ: ALL WE WANT IS EVERYTHING 19:00 Guided tour in Swedish At 11–21 18:00-20:00 Ihana raato (The Lovely Carcass) non-stop A private exhibition of the latest works of this young Hel- workshop at the Tennis Palace Studio. Please note that un- sinki-based artist. Gallery Kalhama & Piippo Contempo- der 10s must be accompanied by an adult. rary, Mannerheimintie 3B Tennis Palace Art Museum, Salomonkatu 15

PHOTO MARATHON ALVAR AALTO’S HELSINKI LEGACY At 17–23 Six hours, twelve photos. Admission fee €5, prizes At 10–21 for best entries. Event kick off at 17:00 at the Alina Hall. An exhibition exploring Helsinki’s residential and For further information, please visit: www.fotomaraton. commercial buildings and cultural venues designed net (Finnish only). Alina Hall, Uusi ylioppilastalo (New by Alvar Aalto. Student House), Mannerheimintie 5 a Laituri Exhibition Space, Narinkka 2

POETRY EVENT AT WILLENSAUNA CITY LAB At 18 ja 19.45 actors recite poems At 16–22 requested by the audience. Free tickets available at the box What would you like to see the Lasipalatsi courtyard area office from 9:00 (9am). Run time 75mins. used for? A year-round outdoor pool? A massive outdoor Willensauna, National Theatre, Läntinen teatterikuja 1 cinema? Come and make your voice heard at this exciting community planning event! ”THE TIME IS NOW” KSV:n Laituri, Lasipalatsi Square At 11-22 Daniel Milton’s exhibition THE ART OF TEA Galleriy Uusitalo, Lönnrotinkatu 15 At 19–22 Tea Master Markku Peltola prepares the traditional Japa- JOHANNES HEINONEN nese Matcha tea. At 10-24 Théhuone, Eerikinkatu 12 Censored, exhibition. Gallery Artsano, Kalevankatu 17 REACH FOR THE STARS FOR CHILDREN At 17–21 At this fun event aimed at children you can identify con- KAMPPI stellations, create your own space art and get your face painted. Pick up your own telescope DIY kit, €4. ENTERTAINING HORS D’OEUVRES Alnilam, Lönnrotinkatu 15 At 19–22 20:00 Jessus mikä farssi (, what a farce), performer EERIKINKATU STREET ART GALLERY Jukka Pitkänen Transformer box photogprahy. Featured artists Kari Hol- 21:00 Drinking songs, performed by Madame X, accom- opainen, Pekka Niittyvirta, Ullamaija Hänninen, Anni panied by Janne Viitaniemi Kinnunen, Sami Pennanen and Marja Helander. Tony’s Deli, Bulevardi 7 Eerikinkatu

6 YOU’D BETTER NOT LAUGH! CHILDREN’S POETRY MOON FOR CHILDREN At 15.30 and 18 At17–20 Grab the poetry star and fly to the children’s At 15.30 Teerenpeli restaurant, Olavinkatu 2 poetry moon at the Cable Factory! At 18 Sopiva Shop, Eerikinkatu 15-17 17:00 Poetry workshop for newborns. Facilitators: Reetta The four-strong Siitä pitäen poetry reading group mark Hietanen and Outi-Maria Takkinen. 17:40 and 19:30 Risto their 5-year anniversary with a recital of Finnish poetry. Räppääjä quiz – and a chance to meet the boy himself! Run time, approx. 20mins. 18:00 Hannele Huovi and Soili Perkiö: Songs from Karva- korvan Runopurkki (Furry pooch’s jar of verse) 18:45 Atu NIKI’S FOUR JAZZMEN Ruotanen spins rhymes about dinosaurs and time ma- At 18–19 chines. Tammi Publisher bookshop and Children’s Book Live music from the East – with a set featuring Valeri Ni- Clinic open throughout the evening. kitin’s own compositions and jazz standards. Turbine Hall, Kaapelitehdas Cable Factory Turbiinisali, Institute for Russia and Eastern Europe, Antinkatu 1 Tallberginkatu 1

GURU SPOTTING NAHANNI At 15.30–18 At 17.30 Get your Night of the Arts underway with a sparkling Canadian Nahanni canoeists perform. debate and a sparkling drink. On the panel, life coaches, Ruoholahden canal, Selkämerenkatu 8, time management experts and motivational authors. Pre- Länsisatama Harbour senter Anna Laine Talentum Café, Annankatu 34–36 B NIIN GIMIS ON STADI! – SONGS OF HELSINKI At 18 and 19.30 TEXTMACHINE A concert and sing-along of songs about, 18:00 at the Hel- An urban parasite with a difference, this creature of poet- sinki Conservatory of Music lobby restaurant and at 19:30 ry gets its energy from its lamp post host. Press the button at the Chamber Music Hall. to hear contemporary poets reciting their own works. Helsinki Conservatory of Music, Ruoholahdentori 6 Paasikivi Square, Mannerheimintie CLASSICAL MUSIC CLUB PUBLIC REHEARSAL: HEMMAFESTEN At 19–21 At 19 Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences music This rehearsal session is open to the public for one hour. students perform the world’s most beautiful classical mu- Free tickets available from 16:00. Please note that ticket sic pieces. numbers are limited. Helsinki Conservatory of Music, Ruoholahdentori 6 Lilla Teatern, Yrjönkatu 30 KAARTINKAUPUNKI KIRPAKAT KINKERIT & PANEL DISCUSSION ON ART At 17–23 CARDBOARDIA HF 17:00-22:00 Artist Harri Kivi with Kirpakat kinkerit and Raketin apulainen 20.8 klo 12–22, 21.8 klo 12–01, 22.8 12–22, 23.8. klo 12-22 19:00-21:00 Your questions about art answered - panel dis- Come and build a cardboard city and enjoy the many cussion chaired by Bambu Hellstedt delights of Cardboardistan! Official opening event, Galleria Katariina, Kalevankatu 16 screenings of Russian animation films and finger skat- ing competition all taking place on the Night of the Arts. Screenings on the hour. RUOHOLAHTI 20.8. at 13 Masterclasses: Kraft Jewelry, Norigami, Cardboard Frames KAAPELITEHDAS FOR CHILDREN – FIVE HECTARES OF CULTURE at 14 Workshop: Cardboard House Building and Decorat- ing At 17–21 at 15 Webley Stadium: Cardboard Relay 13 galleries, 3 museums, open house events and Wild West at 17 Princess’ Hour: Gesture, Body language, Movements atmosphere. Dance games, videos and information on at 18 Pahvistan Personalization Exam by Tyran modern dance at the Zodiak Centre for New Dance. Meet- at 19 Official Nomination Ceremony the-artist events at the Finnish Museum of Photography. at 21 «Project Baltia» Pavillion Opening Circus workshop for 6 to 12-year-olds at the Hurjaruuth stage. Action painting for families at the Helsinki Artists’ 21.8. Association art school. Short films and animations at the at 13 Masterclasses: Felt Toys, Needlework on Cardboard French Culture Centre (Ranskan kulttuurikeskus). Arts at 14 Workshop: Knights and Princess Accessory and Cos- events at the Arkki School of Architecture for Children tumes and Young People. Workshops open to all – grab your art at 15 Webley Stadium: Knights’ Tourney and join in, whatever your medium! at 17 Princess’ Hour: How to obtaining the Princess’ Kaapelitehdas, Tallberginkatu 1 Heart?

7 at 18 Workshop: Collective Castle Building At 19.45 Circus Kutkut – Virkkuuhetki (Crochet hour) at 19 Cardboard Castle Storm At 20 Poets Olli Sinivaara, Sinikka Vuola, Pauliina Haas- at 21-00 CardBoxWars, Winners’ Honouring Auction, joki, Johanna Venho and Hannimari Heino At 20.45 Po- Knight of Arts’ Parade ems & accordions. Ilpo Tiihonen and Merja Ikkelä At 21 Poets Arja Tiainen, Juha Kulmala, Anja Erämaja, 22.8. Jussi Sutinen, Kristian Blomberg and Vilja-Tuulia Huota- at 13 Masterclasses: Patchworg Puppets, Hand Puppets rinen Klo 22 Katriinamies – musical improvisation at 14 Workshop: Municipal and Privat Cardboard Trans- At 22.15 Poetry cat walk. On stage poets Pauliina Haas- port joki, Katariina Vuorinen, Sinikka Vuola, Joni Pyysalo, Ju- at 15 Webley Stadium: Grand Hat Tennis Tournaments hana Vähänen and Vilja-Tuulia Huotarinen at 17 Princess’ Hour: Children’s Games At 23 Karri Lehtonen Orchestra – Finnish rock & pop at 18 First Tyran’s Rally «Pahvistan-Helsinki» with a mischievous edge at 19 Cardboard Wedding Ceremony At 23.30 Shortcomings – acoustic music big and small at 20 Collective Puppet Show At 24 Röpöskä – Finnish-language indie rock at 21 Auction Gloria Cultural Arena, Pieni Roobertinkatu 12

23.8. AFTER HOMO SAPIENS SAPIENS at 13 Masterclasses: Origami At 18–20.30 at 14 Workshop: Words Factory (Hand-Made Books) What might the new and improved hominid be like? at 15 Webley Stadium: Battleship With sculptor Tea Mäkipää ja Animalia – Federation for at 17 Princess’ Hour: Dance, Movements, Costume the Protection of Animals Director Salla Tuomivaara. at 18 Really Free Market Galleria Sculptor, Eteläranta 2 at 19 Concert of Requests at 20 Auction GERMANY AND I Kasarmitori Square At 16–21 Book market and talks on the topic of Germany and NIGHT OF THE ARTS AT RIKU I.16:15 Heikki Aittokoski,17:00 Matti Rönkä, 20:00 Leena At 17–21 Lehtolainen. 17–21 Brain-obics. Kokoushuone meeting room. Saksalainen kirjasto/ German Library, 17.30–19.30 Pimp my book: give all your old favourites a Pohjoinen makasiinikatu 7 brand new look. Children’s department. Klo 18.30 Kantele update from Eastern Helsinki. Kirjatorni book tower, 2nd AUSTRALIAN CERAMICS floor At 11–22 19.15 Karvakorvan runopurkki – Furry pooch’s jar of verse Angela Valamanesh’s ceramics. read and sing-along with Hannele Huovi and Soili Perkiö Galleria Johan S., Eteläranta 14 Kirjatorni book tower, 2nd floor. 20.30 Kaspar: John McGregor, vocals, guitar; Mikael VALAMANESH PRESENTS Hakkarainen, vocals, guitar. Kirjatorni book tower, 2nd floor. At 18–22 Rikhardinkatu Library, Rikhardinkatu 3 Sculture, installation and mixed media from Hossein Valamanesh. Guided tours on the hour. POETRY GUARD AT RIKU Galleria Ama, Rikhardinkatu 1 At 18–21 20 years of Night of the Arts poetry events at the DECADES OF FINNISH ARCHITECTURE Rikhardinkatu Library. 18 Ilpo Tiihonen, 18:15 Kristiina Wallin, 18:30 Peter Sand- At 18.30 elin, 18:45 Anne Hänninen, 19 Arto Lappi, 19:15 Kaisa Ijäs, Special programme of events at the courtyard between 19:30 Risto Ahti, 19:45 Monica Ålgars, 20:00 Hasso Krull, the Museum of Finnish Architecture and the Design Mu- 20:15 Helena Kallio, 20:30 Lauri Otonkoski. Present- seum. Curator Elina Standertskjöld introduces the Dec- ing the event is the literary scholar Sakari Katajamäki. ades of Finnish Architecture 1900-1980 exibition. Rikhardinkatu Library, 3rd floor, Rikhardinkatu 3 Museum of Finnish Architecture, Kasarmikatu 24

POETRY GUARD AT GLORIA CABARET KALLA KALKON At 18–01.30 Book market with sellers including publish- At 21.30–23 ers, antiquarian booksellers and the University of Art and A dada cabaret with Stella Parland & friends. Design Art Education department. Early evening com- Klockriketeatern Theatre, Skillnadsgatan 7 B peres Jyrki Kiiskinen and Nina Naakka, late night im- provisation by Katriinamies. SAIMA HARMAJA – FINLAND’S CHERISHED POET At 18 Poets Jarkko Tontti, Vesa Haapala, Ville Hytönen, At 21–22 Henrika Ringbom and Jarno Lindemark Eeva-Liisa Haimelin, Leena Maija Hurme, Mauri Heik- At 18.45 Toissailtana (The Night Before Last), video and kilä and Karl-Ivar Seire give voice to the poems of Sai- performance art by the Varis ensemble ma Harmaja and the thoughts and ideas her works have At 19 Poets Jani Nieminen, Marianna Kurtto, Heli Slun- evoked in her readers. Director Kaija Siikala. ga, Satu Manninen and Tytti Heikkinen Statue of the Shipwrecked, Observatory Hill

8 SHOWCASING YOUNG GRAPHIC ARTISTS CAR-Y, CAR-Y NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM At 17–22 Klo 17–22 A treat for all the senses. This exciting exhibition presents Car exhibition. Admission €1. the work of promising young graphic artists. Featuring Helsinki Car Museum, Munkkisaarenkatu 12 Joseph James, Outi Koivisto and Maria Matikka. Galleria G, Pieni Roobertinkatu 10 PUBLIC REHEARSAL: ODOTUS At 18 and 19 COLOUR IN PAINTING Pirkko Saisio and Marja Packalén performing rehearsed Klo 11–22 and improvised excerpts from the upcoming Odotus Anitta Ruotsalaisen’s paintings. 19:00 Panel discussion on (The Wait). Run time approx. 45mins. the use of colour in painting. Panelists Tiina Lamminen, KOM-teatteri Theatre, Kapteeninkatu 26 Pilvi Kalhama, Anitta Ruotsalainen, Katja Tukiainen and Tuomo Saali. tm•galleria, Erottajankatu 9, sisäpiha KUUSISAARI, LEHTISAARI

MEET AN ARTIST! ART IN THE ISLANDS FOR CHILDREN At 18–22 At 16-21 Didrichsen Art Museum A chance to meet the artists themselves at Taidelainaamo. At 16-20.30 Artist Kia Winqvist Appearances from Eeva Kokki, Galleria Rikhard; Krista At 17, 17.30 and 18 Wushu Kungfu society per- Kortelainen, Arthur. forms Rikhardinkatu 3, 00130 Helsinki At 18.30-19.15 The Finnish Chamber Music Society per- forms. POETRY MOON PUBLISHING Kuusilahdenkuja 1 At 17–22 Get your own poetry typeset and printed at this basement CHAMBER MUSIC NIGHT mini-publishers At 16–21 19:00-19:30 Romany poetry. At 17 The Finnish Chamber Music Society performs. Päivälehti Museum, Ludviginkatu 2-4 Gyllenberg Museum, Kuusisaarenpolku 11

POETRY MOON: STREET POETRY LEHTISAARI SHOPPING CENTRE ROCKS FOR CHILDREN The Tapiiri creative writing group chalks poetry on the At 16–21 pavement, leaving gaps for passersby to complete. 21:30 At 16–21 Art exhibition featuring Elvi Ragnell, Elina Fire show: Flames, fire, circus, sparks, spinning – and lots Laurinen and Elina Honkanen of fun. Kaartinkaupunki At 16–20 The Detective Challenge: Solve the amazing de- tective challenge set by crime writer Pekka Salo. Solution revealed at 20:00. EIRA, ULLANLINNA, MUNKKISAARI At 18–20 Children’s supervised art workshop. At 18–20 Sea grass craft session for adults and young peo- BIG BAND NIGHT ple with upholsterer Laura Kinnunen at Verhoomo Di- At 18.30– n. 23 Klaus Järvinen and the Ogeli Big Band belt vaani out old and new big band tunes with a Latin touch. At 19.30–21 Action to the Max: youth event with DJ Kana Café Ursula, Ehrenströmintie Lehtisaari Shopping Centre, Lehtisaarentie 1

ART AT THE ARCHIPELAGO FOR CHILDREN NIGHT MUSIC At 16–21 At 21–22 At 16–20.30 Leaving Traces installation for children and The Finnish Chamber Music Society performs at Le- the childlike at the courtyard. htisaari Chapel At 17, 17:30 ja 18 Lion Dance by the Wushu Kungfu Club Lehtisaari Chapel, Papinpöydänkuja 2 At 18.30–19.15 Finnish Chamber Music Society recital Didrichsen Art Museum, Kuusilahdenkuja 1 MEILAHTI, SEURASAARI, PIKKU- PIHALLA! FOR CHILDREN HUOPALAHTI, KANNELMÄKI At 18–20 Maija Lavonen exhibition opening. Knit art and tapestry SUMMERNIGHT AT SEURASAARI conservation demonstrations. Tapestry weaving work- At 18 ja 19.30 shop. Guided tours: 17:00 in Finnish and 18:00 in Swedish. This summertime play by the Palkolliset Amateur Dra- Children’s activities. Music by DJ Särmä. matics Society and the Friends of Seurasaari lays bare the Design Museum, Korkeavuorenkatu 23 secrets of the hundred-year-old Niemelä croft. 40mins. Seurasaari Open Air Museum, Seurasaari

9 YE OLDE HISTORICAL SUMMER FETE EXPOSE YOURSELF TO ART! From 19 At 17–20 Join the Ye Olde Historical Summer Fete at Tomtebo farm. 17:00 Guided tour in Finnish 18:00 Guided tour in Swedish Visitors are asked to wear period clothing, although this is 19:00-20:00 Here and now presentation optional. Music by the Klusteri Trio and the Sakarat Folk , Bulevardi 40 Players. Tomtebo FolAtre Centre, Tamminiementie 1 NIGHT OF THE CHEAP BOOKS CREATURES OF THE NIGHT FOR CHILDREN At 18–24 At 17–20 25% off all book stock The Kanneltalo Cultural Centre is buzzing with stories Hagelstam International Bibliophilic Antiquarian Book- and music telling the tale of creatures large and small. shop, Fredrikinkatu 35 Badge making, tapestry exhibition and workshop and an introduction to beekeeping. Also appearing are the Am- PAINTING MIRRORED PLEXIGLASS muu! children’s orchestra, the Annos puppet theatre, au- At 17–21 thor Eppu Nuotio and much, much more! Elina Ruohonen introduces her work. Kanneltalo Cultural Centre, Klaneettitie 5, Kannelmäki Galleria Bronda Oy, Annankatu 16 Station/Sitratori Square ART AT HUUTO DEFIANCE & MELANCHOLY At 12–21 At 11–22 Iida Nikitin, Galleria Huuto, Viiskulma German art from the Dresden Albertinum. The work- TextKonst – Helena Persson, shops are suitable for participants of all ages but please Galleria Huuto Uudenmaankatu note that under 10s must be accompanied by an adult. Galleria Huuto, Laivurinkatu 43 and Uudenmaankatu 35 17:00 Guided tour in Swedish 18:00 and 19:00 Guided tour in Finnish ON THE POND 17:00-20:00 Non-stop outdoor workshop – weather per- At 14–23 mitting A/W 2009 On the Pond collection launch event. With 18:00-21:00 Porcelain painting workshop. One item per Vesa Kemppainen’s illustrations and story book launch. participant. Antti Asplund Block, Iso Roobertinkatu 38 Meilahti Art Museum, Tamminiementie 6 CLUB UNIVERSUM TLC FOR THE SOUL At 19 alkaen At 17–24 A line up featuring the Universum choir led by Sam Hu- Aura photography and analysis, insightful mini readings, ber and a live band and DJ provide the night’s boundary healing treatments, café, second hand shop, lucky dips and breaking yet utterly laid back entertainment. much, much more! Bar open all night. Nouseva Aurinko, Korppaanmäentie 6 Universum, Perämiehenkatu 13 PUNAVUORI PUBLIC REHEARSAL: ITSETTÖMÄT (THE UN-SELFED) At 18 DESIGN AUCTION! Itsettömät tells Finnish love stories about alcohol. For At 17–21 more information, please visit www.teatteritakomo.fi. Picnic in the park with good food and drink. Teatteri Takomo, Fredrikinkatu 18 18:30 Charity auction, auctioneer Jani Toivola. All lots in the auction have been donated by members of the Design PICNICS AND PERFORMANCES District Helsinki collective. All proceeds will be used to At 18–22 support arts education for children and young people. At 19 Picnic performance by Helinä Hukkataival Dianapuisto Park/Kolmikulman puisto Park, Erotta- At 20 You/Me: Asko Keränen, vocals. Groovebox: Marjat- jankatu 7 ta Oja, vocals and guitar. Visual design by Oliver White- head, STUPIDO-SHOP SPECTACLE At 21 Björkenheim & Gustavson Quartet: Raoul Björken- At 18–24 heim, Jukka Gustavson, Mika Kallio and Ulf Krokfors A Night of the Arts classic going back 13 years, the Stu- DJ Sami Sallantaus pido Shop Night of the Arts spectacle features records, Galleria Jangva, Courtyard, Uudenmaankatu 4-6 music, surprises, late night shopping and something for the ladies. Stupido-Shop, Iso Roobertinkatu 23

10 KATAJANOKKA, KLUUVI, HITLANTIS At 18–24 KAISANIEMI, Hitlantis favourites hit the stage at Kaisaniemi. www.hit- lantis.com RAJATON – BORDERLESS – HATÁRTALAN Kaisaniemi Sports Field, Kaisaniementie 1–3 At 10–22 Exhibition opening. Showcasing the work of young Euro- CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF GALLERIA MARIA pean arts students exploring borders and borderlessness. At 17–21 Galleria U, Kaisaniemenkatu 10 Featuring Galleria Maria’s 10-year anniversary exhibition artists Mia Bergqvist, Sinikka Hautamäki, Mirja Havu- CAVALADE OF CHOIRS AND ORGANISTS kainen, Sari Hirva, Sirkka Koivula, Maarit Lassila, Katja At 19–23 Mesikämmen, Viivi Petterson, Maria Pulkkinen and Top choirs and organists perform at . James Sawkins. Featuring Grex Musicus ja Cantores Minores. Perform- Galleria Maria, Mariankatu 14. ances from 19:00 (7pm). Silent Cafe in the crypt open throughout the evening. Helsinki Cathedral, Un- THE MAGIC OF PHOTOGRAPHY ioninkatu 29 At 17–22 See the Helsinki of a hundred years ago in this unique MASTERS ON THE ROAD photography exhibition and solve a series of brain bend- At 11–21 Exhibition showcasing the work of new gradu- ing riddles. ates from the Helsinki University of Art and Design Gal- , Sofiankatu 4 leria Norsu, Kaisaniemenkatu 9 WHAT A FEAST DONNER AND BERGMAN At 17–22 At 17–20 Jörn Donner introduces his recently published An insightful introduction to the many colourful festive book on Ingmar Bergman. Miniature Bergman film fes- traditions that mark life in Helsinki. tival. 19:00 and 20:00 Raucous klezmer with the Freilach mit Laterna Magica, Rauhankatu 7 Kneinlach band Sederholm House, Aleksanterinkatu 16–18 A NIGHT OF GREEK MUSIC EXPLORING ORTHODOXY At 20–22 Greek music from Duo Zorbas At 16–23 Grecia, Katajanokanlaituri 5 16:00 Borscht, pies, cakes and coffee & tea. Please note that there is a charge for the food. VIA LACTEA 18:30-23:00 Akathist hymn, with live music Holy Trinity Church, Unioninkatu 31, Helsinki At 20–20.30 Vox Secret and friends perform classic favourites with a SONGS FOR TREES AND FLOWERSE fresh new twist. Courtyard, Pohjois-Esplanadi 11–13, At 17–17.45 entry through Sofiankatu A performance featuring songs and images dedicated to flowers and Helsinkians past and present performed on a PASI MANN fragrant bed of flowers. Virka Gallery, Helsinki City Hall, Pohjoisesplanadi 11–13 At 11–22 Pasi Mann exhibition PUBLIC REHEARSAL: Kluuvin galleria, Unioninkatu 28 B SYKTYVKARIN PIRU (THE DEVIL OF SYKTYVKAR) MASTERS ON THE ROAD At 17–20 At 11–21 Watch the rehearsal of Teemu Kaskinen’s latest. Director Exhibition showcasing the work of new graduates from Anna Veijalainen, cast Pinja Flink, Sesa Lehto and Jukka the Helsinki University of Art and Design. Manninen. Bar open til midnight. Galleria Norsu, Kaisaniemenkatu 9 KoKoTheatre, Siltavuorenranta 18

KAISANIEMI GOSPEL LAULU SUOMEN SOI! – CELEBRATING FREDRIK PACIUS At 17.30–22.30 At 18–22 Meet-the-artist sessions and live music. Delicious light Eero Tarasti, Seija Lappalainen, Petri Tuovinen, Jani bites and free tea or coffee. Performing: flutist Junnu Aal- Kyllönen and Mikko Nisula mark 200 years of Fredrik tonen, photographer Mona Mannerheimo, J.A.M, Sanna Pacius. Followed by sing-along accompanied by the Ajop- Viljanen, Menorah, Markus Liukkonen & band, Sinapin- uut orchestra. siemen and many more. National Library of Finland, Unioninkatu 36 One way mission, Kaisaniemenkatu 10

11 MAGICAL SURFACES FLEMINGINKATU STREET ART GALLERY At 18–20 Transformer box art. Featured artists Henrika Lax, Arto 18:30-19:00 and 19:30-20:00 Catwalk event showcasing Väisänen, Thomas Nyqvist, Mika Vesalahti, Mia Seppälä Finnish design and Inkeri Makkonen. Night of the Arts Exhibitions at Kiseleff House: Fleminginkatu Touching – Tactile art with a fairytale theme on display Jonk-Galleria. A WOMAN’S PLACE! Essence – Knitwear collection exploring the essential At 17–21.30 qualities of the materials used. Neuleliike Sypressi. The Mitäs tytöt? collective shows women their place in Picture Exhibition about the Finnish Midnight Sun. Naisen paikka! With theatre, poetry, music, photography Nro. 33. exhibition and feminist cakes. Kiseleff House, Aleksanterinkatu 28 Vaihtolava, Fleminginkatu 21

THE NIGHT OF THE WALL TAPESTRIES PUBLIC REHEARSAL: HARMONIA At 16–20 At 19–21 Weave yourself into Finnish culture! The Friends of Finn- Mika Myllyaho’s latest picks up where his smash hits Pa- ish Handicraft shop offers knitting demonstrations and niikki (Panic) and Kaaos (Chaos) left off. On stage Kari instruction on tapestry making. Heiskanen, Juha Kukkonen and Tiina Lymi. Kiseleff House, 2 krs. Aleksanterinkatu 28 Ryhmäteatteri, Pengerkatu 11

THE JOY OF PERFORMING THE DREAMS ARE IN KALLIO HF AT THE HELSINKI UNIVERSITY MUSEUM At 20–23 Community performance art by Theatre ILMI At 18–22 Ö and the inhabitants of Kallio, exploring the dreams Music, theatre and poetry performed by Helsinki Univer- of the participants. For further information, please visit sity students. www.teatteri-ilmio.com. Arppeanum, Helsinki University Museum, Matti Helenius Park, Agricolankatu/Porthaninkatu Snellmaninkatu 3 KARHUPUISTO PARK DOES THE TANGO At 17–21 ”Bear” emotion, drama and passion at Karhupu- KALLIO isto Park! 17:30 Phase four of the Night of the Bears installation – DAVAI GOGOL! READATHON come an donate your teddy! At 17–21 19:00-21:00 Vallilan Tango, live tango music. All dancers A readathon of Gogol’s The Nose and The Overcoat. You welcome. can also choose to read in Russian. With nose-themed Bear Park Cafe, Karhupuisto challenges and surprise guests. 19:00 Klezmer by Amici Musici. Matti Helenius Park, Agricolankatu/Porthaninkatu HAKANIEMI

THE VERBAL ARTS PUBLIC REHEARSAL: THE REVYY – TOSI HAUSKA ESITYS At 18–19 At 19–20 Public script read-through of the Autumn 2009 What role can the verbal arts and literature therapy play revue. On stage: Toni Wahlström (Director), Santtu Kar- in fostering workplace wellbeing? Piia Laine from the vonen, Johanna Kokko, Kiti Kokkonen,Titta Jokinen and Finnish Literature Therapy Association presents. others. Tickets €3. Komediateatteri Arena, Hämeentie 2 Kallio Library, Viides linja 11 BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE THEATRE TAKE A PEEK At 16.15 ja 17.15 At 18–22 Guided tours of the depart from the Live music, a jumble sale, a café and light bites on offer at main foyer. Tour duration 45mins. Free tickets available at the Salvation Army courtyard. the venue from 16:00 (4pm). Helsinki City Theatre, Eläin- Salvation Army, Courtyard, Castréninkatu 26 tarhantie 5

ORGAN MARATHON PUBLIC REHEARSAL: KUILU At 18–23 At 18.45, 19.30 ja 20.15 Two-organ recital, with a programme covering all of Free tickets available at the venue from 16:00 (4pm). Re- Mendelssohn’s organ sonatas. hearsal duration, approx. 30mins. Studio Elsa, Ensi linja 2 , Itäinen papinkatu 2

12 PUBLIC REHEARSAL: HARDCORE HUMPPAA OPEN DOORS EVENT AT HELSINGIN KIVIPAINO At 18.45, 19.30 ja 20.15 At 18–21 Free tickets available at the venue from 16:00 (4pm). Re- Stone lithography demonstrations by members of the Pro hearsal duration, approx. 30mins. The rehearsal room can Litografia association. Graphics for sale. be accessed via the park at Eläintarhantie 5 Helsingin Kivipaino, Nilsiänkatu 11-13 F 49

STRETCHY COTTON DIY SÖRNÄINEN At 16–21 Learn how to create fabulous clothes and accessories using SUVILAHTI POWER PLANT– 100 YEARS OF ENERGY stretch cotton. At 18–03 Kirpputori Emmaus, Mäkelänkatu 54 Graffiti, poetry, rock’n’roll and modern art converge at the former power plant. Namastic Art Collective event ex- FORGOTTEN LAND ploring the development of urban spaces and new energy At 19–20.15 sources. Photography exhibition featuring Adrian Black- Forgotten melodies. Kaisu Kurki and Marko Puro per- well, Ossi Kajas, Stefan Canham and Rufina Wu. Live form songs from before they were born as if they have bands at the Oranssi stage only just heard them for the first time. Suvilahti, Kaasutehtaankatu 1 Musiikkiteatteri Kapsäkki, Hämeentie 68

THE IRRESISTIBLE DISTRICT WONDERFUL WATERCOLOURS 21.8. ja 22.8. At 17–03, 23.8. At 16–22 At 16–21 Video art, music, installation, photography and perform- Esa Aikoma exhibition featuring new prints, pastels, post- ance art by the Namastic Art Collective. Featured artists: cards and posters – both framed and unframed. Roi Vaara, Petri Kuljuntausta, Hannu Karjalainen, David Galleria Aikoma, Porvoonkatu 16 O’Reilly, Hyoghi, Hannu Häkkinen, Rikard Lassenius, Ima Pico, Random Doctors, Adrian Blackwell, Ossi Kajas, KANTELE JAM SESSION & BOOK EVENT FOR CHILDREN Stefan Canham, Rufina Wu, Juhana Moisander, Shinji Kanki, Andrew Bentley, Juhani Liimatainen, Gavin Ka- At 17–24 lan, Adel Abidin, Nu Transit, Lackluster, Tomplex, Astro- 17:00 Jam session featuring the kantele, Finland’s national botnia, Egle Oddo, Oliver Whitehead, Delacrew, Dhan- instrument. 20:00 Avain Publishing’s Night of the Books: yapilo, Gillian Mc Iver, Tom Adriani and Luna Nera. For literary events and book market. further information, please visit Kustannusosakeyhtiö Avain, Toini Muonan katu 3 A www.irresistibledistrict.com Building 5, Suvilahti, Kaasutehtaankatu 1 CARELIAN TRADITIONS FOR CHILDREN At 17–20 CREDIT CRUNCH POETRY CARNIVAL! Showcasing Carelian culture in its many forms: Carelian At 21–22.30 pastry workshop, whittling workshop, folk music work- The Poetry Jury requests the pleasure of your company shop, Carelian arts & crafts, raffle and much, much more. at the Night of the Arts Recession Fest. A group of high- Please note that you may be asked to cover the cost of profile Finnish poets have been tasked with turning the workshop materials. downturn into poetry. They are joined by a team of char- Karjalatalo, Käpylänkuja 1 ismatic reciters, poised to lend a hand, and additional gravitas, in these troubled times. The Credit Crunch Po- ARTS & CRAFTS AT THE MUSEUM etry Carnival will be broadcast live on YLE Channel 1. At 17–20 Café Aaltopelti, Suvilahti, Kaasutehtaankatu 1 Patchwork workshop Virkki Handicraft Museum, Käpylänkuja 1

VALLILA, ALPPILA, ARABIA, GARDEN DELIGHTS KÄPYLÄ, KUMPULA At 18–21 Kumpula Botanic Garden invites you to enjoy art and ex- A MUSICAL BLAST FROM THE PAST perience the gardens at night-time. Kumpula Botanic Garden, Jyrängöntie 2 At 18–22 Renaissance and baroque music recital featuring Cappella A NIGHT OF HORTICULTURE Tibia, Galantina and others. Performances every 20mins, starting at 18:00. At 18–21 Paavalin kirkko (Church of St Paul), Sammatintie 5 Harvest market, gardening tips, art exhibitions, work- shops and café. Kumpulan koulukasvitarha, Vähäkyröntie 2-4

13 MALMI, TAPANILA, OULUNKYLÄ, A TREASURE HUNT At 19–20 TUOMARINKYLÄ The Agape Amateur Dramatics Society performs an evening mass. FAMILY FUN AT TUOMARINKYLÄ MANOR FOR CHILDREN Oulunkylän vanha kirkko/Oulunkylä Old Church, At 17–21 Siltavoudintie 12 The Elegance exhibition at the Tuomarinkylä Museum introduces visitors to a range of interior design styles from SIELL’ KAUNIS KANNEL SOI - HYMN CONCERT baroque to functionalism, while at the Children’s Mu- At 21–22 seum, the Mammoths and Guinea Pigs exhibition tells Histan veisaajat singers perform songs from the Hymns the story of Helsinki’s animals throughout the times. of Zion song book, as arranged by Säde Bartling. The Activities for the whole family from 18:00 to 20:00. Meet audience will also be invited to enjoy singing along to se- the Tuomarinkylä horses, get your face painted and see lected hymns. amazing balloon designs. Kengurumeininki concert at Oulunkylä Church, Teinintie 10 19:00. Tuomarinkylä Museum and Children’s Museum, Tuomarinkyläntie 7 THE NIGHT OF THE ARTS AT SEURAHUONE At 14–23.30 CHURCH CONCERT Karaoke at the café At 20–22.30 14:00 Unveiling of the Klaus & Seija Järvinen commemo- 20:00-20:30 Organ recital, 21:00-21:30 J. Rheinberger’s rative plaques at Oulunkylän yhteiskoulu, fanfare and live Mass, 22:00-22:30 Maarit Rajamäki, violin and Heikki music performances. Poutanen, piano, perform. 15:30 Unveiling of the Klaus & Seija Järvinen commemo- Malmi Church, Kunnantie 1 rative plaques at Seurahuone, fanfare and live music per- formances. PILES OF PINOCCHIOS FOR CHILDREN 16:00-19:00 Arts workshop: learn to create your own pa- At 17–20 per bead jewellery Pinocchio and Italy-themed activities for participants of 16:30 A dance by the pond with live music from the all ages: workshops, circus, music, marionette theatre and Pikkuhiljaa orchestra films. With a special guest appearance by Katti Matikai- 16:30-17:30 and 21:30-22:30 Theatrical walking tour, start- nen. ing at Seurahuone 17:30 and 18:30 Marionette Theatre Pinokkio: Lumottu 17:15 Unetar vaiko hyypiö – dance and puppet theatre linna (The Enchanted Castle) performance 18:30 Theatre: Suuri sankaritarina (The Great Hero Sto- 18:00 Kilven kuoro choir performs ry). Performed at the square outside Malmitalo. 19:00 Sara Paavolainen reads Heljä Anhava 19:00 Film screening: Federico Fellini’s La Strada (1954) 19:30 Music by Trubamolli-duo 19:00-20:00 Pinocchio musical opening night. Tickets for 20:30-21:30 Seurahuone dance, evergreen favourites from sale at Malmitalo from 17 August. the Pikkuhiljaa orchestra Ala-Malmin tori 1 Oulunkylän Seurahuone, Larin Kyöstintie 7 POPPANA – A FINNISH TRADITION FOR CHILDREN LAAJASALO, VUOSAARI, At 17–19 Traditional arts & crafts. Try your hand at poppana weav- ITÄKESKUS, ROIHUVUORI ing. From 17:30 Folk music and tanhu, Finnish folk danc- ing, performances. STORIES AND FAIRYTALES FOR CHILDREN Malmin virkistyskeskus, Latokartanontie 9 At 9–21 At 9.30 ja 10.30 Story session with Tuutikki Tolo- nen and Liisa Kallio. Suitable for children aged 3 and over. THE NIGHT OF THE ARTS AT TAPANILA FOR CHILDREN At 17 ja 19 Adventure yarn workshop for children aged 7 At 17–21 and over Cultural delights for the whole family At 18 ja 20 Story session for children aged 3 and over 17:00-19.30 Päivi Uljas’ watercolours, Viileä Punainen (books by Tuutikki Tolonen and Liisa Kallio) Gallery At 18.30 En Cuentro de Cuentos – Spanish-language story 17:00-19:00 Postcard painting workshop for children and session At 19–20.45 Meet-the-author evening featur- adults, Viileä Punainen Gallery ing Jukka Koskelainen, Jouko Sirola and Riikka Szalai. 18:00-20:00 Art cafe, exhibition and meet-the-artists or- Roihuvuori Library, Roihuvuorentie 2 ganised by the Tapaus art collective 19:00-20:30 Arts workshop for children and adults organ- NEIGHBOURS IN THE NIGHT FOR CHILDREN ised by the Tapaus art collective At 17.30–22 Galleria viileä punainen (Päivöläntie 20), Taiteilijayhteisö A fun-filled evening out with Estonian music, singing Tapaus (Viertolantie 2) and games. A BBQ with Estonian sausage and soft drinks. Furuvikin huvila, Furuvikintie 5

14 CIRCUS AND FAIRYTALES FOR CHILDREN PARK ART FOR CHILDREN At 17–20 At 17–19 From 17:00 Multi-lingual story-athon Art event for children organised by the Helsinki Art 17:00-18:30 Juggling and balancing demonstrations per- School at Ströms Manor Park formed by students from the Pukinmäki Circus School. Strömsin kartano/ Ströms Manor, Untuvaisentie 10 Lobby. 17:00-20:00 Workshop and gallery for the whole family STRING SERANADES 17:00 Matti Lipponen introduces his book on Man- At 19.30 or Helsingin juniorijouset and Helsingin Lapsijouset ensem- 17:30 Vuosaari Summer Theatre: Marbella! Final per- bles perform, conducted by Géza Szilvay. formance of the 2009 season, run time approx. 2hrs, tick- Itä-Helsingin musiikkiopisto/ East Helsinki Music Insti- ets €10 tute, Untuvaisentie 10 18:00-19:00 Sähköinen Salonkiorkesteri orchestra per- forms at Café Pokkari ROIHUVUORI WALKING TOURS Vuotalo, Mosaiikkitori 2 At 17 ja 20 FUN AT THE RASTIS FOR CHILDREN Walking tours conducted by Else Lundqvist. The tours start at Roihuvuori Church At 18–21 Roihuvuori Church, Tulisuontie 2 Enjoy performances by the magician Seth Pastuszek (USA), Pukinmäki Circus School, Anita Lähde’s oriental TUMPPI VARONEN enthusiasts, Aniri Dance School and the Helsinki Saxo- phone Orchestra Association. At 22 Monitoimitalo Rastis, Ulapparaitti 6 Ravintola Ugly Duckling, Tulisuontie 1

CARTOONS GALORE! FOR CHILDREN MUSIC AND PUPPET THEATRE FOR CHILDREN At 17–20 AT THE CHURCH A fantastic programme of events taking place across Stoa. At 17–23 Choose from workshops, exhibitions and cartoon recy- Church concerts on the hour. At selected concerts, the au- cling points. Something for all the senses – and all the dience will also be invited to enjoy singing along. family! At the parish meeting hall: 17:00 and 18:30 Hevosenkenkä Theatre: Elli-Velli-Kar- 17:45 and 19:00 Ofelia ja varjojen teatteri (Ophelia and the amelli. Run time approx. 45mins. , suitable for children Theatre of Shadows) puppet theatre performance. Suitable aged 3 and over for audiences aged 5 too 99, run time 45mins. 17:15 and 18:45 Aarne Alligaattori ja Viidakkorumpu 17:30, 19:45, 21:00 and 22:00 Roihuvuori in the 1960s and (Aarne the Alligator and the Jungle Drum) – a bi-lingual 1970s – a film collage musical extravaganza 20:15 through the Centuries, presentation by 17:15 and 18:45 Theatre of Science, Heureka – The Finnish Eva Packalén, Research Officer, Helsinki City Museum Science Centre 21:15 ”Roihis” of the 1960s Re-visited – Who Blew a Whole 18:00 Live music from the Laululaukku Orchestra in the Ice Rink and Other Mysteries Revealed – Crime 19:30 Benny Törnroos & the Moomins – games and songs writer Harri Nykänen reminisces. to the tune of the Moomins! Roihuvuori Church, Tulisuontie 2 Stoa, the Cultural Centre of Eastern Helsinki, Itäkeskus, Turunlinnantie 1 NUORISOTALOL ROCKS! At 16.30–21 HARD ROCK IN THE HOUSE Klo 16.30 Burning Deck,18:00-20:00 Cartoon and carica- At 18.30–02 ture workshop led by the noted Finnish caricaturist ”Kät- 18:30 Bob’s Quiz, 21:00 The Studets, 22:00 Mika Järvinen: sy” Koivunen, 20:00 Dance performance by the Tongan Acoustic Solo, 23:30 Bluestime Duo, 01:00 Lemmentykit Mano o Laka ensemble. Ravintola Hard Rock House, Roihuvuorentie 1 Nuorisotalo, Prinssintie 1

THE JAPANESE GARDEN AT NIGHT BANG A DRUM AT TUHKIMO FOR CHILDREN At 18–24 At 10.30, 13 and 13.30 Live music in a beautifully lit garden setting. Kassandra’s drumming workshops. Places allocated on a 18:00 Cantiamo Choir first-come-first-served basis, maximum workshop size 15. 19:00 Reneissance music performed by Rody van Gemert 10:30 workshop for pre-school children and their par- 20:00 Damn Seagulls ents,13:00 and 13:30 workshop for school-age children 21:15 Asa & Jätkät! Tuhkimo playground, Prinssintie 1 22:00 REDNOSECLUB presents: Hits from HAMLET, featuring clowns Zin and Strömppö 22:30 Night Music Roihuvuorentie 12-16

15 ART FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY FOR CHILDREN IV THE NIGHT OF THE ARTS AT MAUNULA FOR CHILDREN At 18-19 Maddaleena At 18–22 At 18-21.30 Nail polish art An exhibition of Finnish art and a chance to meet the art- At 19-20 Lime Hill Quartet and guitarist Risto Pekkanen ists at the café. Poetry recitals at the Poetry Corner – give At 20-20.30 Simo Paronen voice to your own poems or read those written by others. At 20.30- 21.30 Danceand music Book and magazine exchange and sales. Art workshop for At 21.50 Fireworks children. Aurinkolahden aukio FOR CHILDREN 20:00-21:00 Maunulan Jokeri theatre ensemble performs 21:00 Karaoke and dance party PIHLAJAMÄKI, MAUNULA, TAPIOLA Suursuo Shopping Centre, Pakilantie 11 LEO BROUWER MARATHON STRICTLY SHOPPING CENTRE At 16–22 At 17–20 Helsinki Guitar Society performs the works of Leo Brou- Oldies and goldies to get you dancing or at least toe tap- wer in celebration of the Cuban composer’s 70th birthday. ping, featuring the Kalliola viihdeorkesteri band, trou- EMMA, Espoo Museum of Modern Art, Ahertajantie 5, badour Rööri and the Etnica dance ensemble. At 20 Tie Tapiola tähtiin: karaoke with a live band, Ralli restaurant Pihla- jamäen ostoskeskus/ shopping centre, Meripihkatie 1-3

THEATRE FOR TOTS FOR CHILDREN At 15 Children’s theatre. Maasälpä playground, Maasälväntie 3

FUN AND GAMES FOR CHILDREN At 15–18 Hut building, arts workshops and chalking. Maasälvänpolku

POETRY CAFÉ At 18–20 Poetry of hope performed by actors Pinja Hahtola and Eero Enqvist. Pihlajamäen lähiöasema/ station, Liusketie 3 a

TRUMPETS AND ORGANS At 19–22 Concert and sing-along at Pihlajamäki Church. Pihlajamäki Church, Liusketie 1

ART ALL OVER PIHLAJAMÄKI >Jenni Markkanen’s Häivähdys parempaa maailmaa (Glimpsing a Better World) sculpture at Pihlajamäentie. Video art at the Ralli restaurant, Meripihkatie 1-3. >Minun Pihlajamäkeni II (My Pihlajamäki II): photog- raphy exhibition at the K-galleria gallery, Pihlajamäki Shopping Centre, Meripihkatie 1-3. >Katri Hakkarainen’s installation at Pihlajamäki Church, Liusketie 1 >Works by Anne Partanen, Tarja Peltonen and local up- per secondary school students on display at the shopping centre.

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