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Dear Readers Music is in the air this month with an impressive variety of concerts in a wide range of musical styles, including classical, opera, musicals, musical April 2017 Volume 5 Issue 7 theater, movie music, Cuban beats, choir, gospel, and the ever-popular Rock meets Classic event. However, the musical highlights of the month TABLE OF CONTENTS are undoubtedly the Blues Festival Basel and the Jazzfestival Basel, which bring fantastic line-ups of international acts to our city. Feature Event: Blues Festival Basel 4–5 April is also a great month to visit a variety of wine festivals, including the Basel Wyschiff (wine ship), the Basler Wymärt (wine market), the Mondo- vino wine fair, and a weekend of visiting and trying wines directly at the Events in Basel: April 2017 6–11 wine cellars in the region. For a culinary experience, you can indulge at the 3-day street food festival. Fun Outings: Beyond Basel 12–13 If a cultural outing with your children is on your wish list, the month of April has plenty to offer families with a multitude of family concerts; opera; and several children’s theaters sure to entertain, including "Little Red Rid- Markets and Fairs 14–15 ing Hood," "The Valiant Little Tailor," "The Golden Goose," and "Heidi." Don’t miss the book premiere of “Basel’s Hidden Stories,” a delightfully illustrated new children’s book filled with an amusing collection of the best Sports and Recreation 16–17 ghost and monster stories about Basel’s old town. A sure sign of spring includes the popping up of markets and fairs in the Calendar: April 2017 18–19 area. The nature market in Riehen will help you select the best plants, seeds, flowers, and accessories for your garden. Looking for reading material? Get some great deals at a large annual English second-hand book sale. The in- Cycling Special: Part 1 20–23 ternational design exhibition Blickfang will have you discovering the newest and most innovative trends in interior design, fashion, and jewelry; Fantasy Workshops, Tours, and Education 24–27 Basel will attract fantasy freaks, digital geeks, and game addicts for a 3-day game and comic convention; and parents of small children are invited to the Markthalle for an information fair introducing wide variety of services from Entertainment: Night on the Town 28–35 childcare, education, and parenting to health, sports, and activities. If spring tends to lure you outdoors, get a team together for Quer Durch Ba- Ticket Office: Get Your Tickets Now! back page sel, an exciting annual relay race in the city’s center. Running is not your thing? Why not give archery, climbing, or soccer a try? Spring also brings with it the beginning of bicycle season. If you would like to cycle in Basel, be Mark Your Calendar: May 2017 back page sure to check out this month’s bicycle special bursting with information on everything you need to know from buying and disposing of a bicycle, getting it ready for the road, to important regulations for cycling in Basel for regular and E-bikes, riding with children, bicycle classes, securing your bike, and so much more. Or enjoy this month’s cycling events, including a guided bicycle tour, Tuesday evening bicycle races, and eight hours of cycling in a church. And if you are interested in Swiss traditions, turn the pages to discover the strange but fun after-Easter egg races (Eierleset) or the even stranger burning of a giant snowman at Zürich’s traditional Sechseläuten spring festival. Wishing you a month of April filled with music, sports, and excitement! Christine Basel Life Magazine Staff:

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For 18 consecutive years, the Blues Festival Basel has been bringing world-class blues artists to the Basel area, helping to make this style of music a permanent fixture on the Basel music scene. On its 10th anniversary, the Blues Festival Basel was officially recognized by The Blues Founda- tion in Memphis, Tennessee, and the annually awarded “Swiss Blues Award” has become prestigious—not only in Switzerland, but also in the birthplace of the blues, where one award now sits in the Chicago living room of blues talent and Basel native Sam Burckhardt. For 6 days each April, the Blues Festival Basel features international stars as well as local talent from the world of blues. The Volkshaus in Kleinbasel is the perfect venue for this style of music, with round-table seating in the front section, regular seating in the middle, and a standing area by the bar where drinks can be enjoyed throughout the concerts. The evening concerts start at 20:00, doors open at 19:00, and tickets can be purchased through Ticketcorner. Prices range from CHF 41.20 for standing-room tickets to CHF 71.80 for the best seats and CHF 91.90 for reserved-table seating with service (dis- counts for Roche employees). The themes and artists vary for each of the 6 days, but will entertain the most die-hard fans. www.bluesbasel.ch

April 4: Promo Blues Night April 6: Tasha Taylor (USA) / Aynsley Lister Feat. Ben Poole, Stevie Nimmo, and Laurence Jones (UK) The opening night of the Blues Festival Basel has from its inception been dedicated to the promotion of young talent, offering young blues Tasha Taylor, daughter of bands from Switzerland, Alsace, and the southern Baden area in Ger- R&B trailblazer and Stax many the opportunity to present themselves and their music to a wider giant Johnnie Taylor, has audience. A pre-festival competition determines the five participating always carried the torch for bands, and the winner of the year’s Promo Blues Night will be invited soul and blues. Now, with back the following year to open for one of the main acts. This year’s her dazzling third album, selected bands are Blue Scream (nominated by Blues Festival Baden), “Honey for the Biscuit,” the Estella Benedetti & Michael Giger Band (nominated by Lucerne Blues U.S. singer-songwriter-mu Festival), Basel band Coffee n’ Blues, The Blues Mystery (nominated by sician unveils 13 new songs Sierre Blues Festival), and Guido Melone and the Down Town Blues that push her beloved Band from Baselland. Entrance on this evening is free! genre into the spotlight. For the second act of the evening, Aynsley Lister, Ben Poole, Stevie Nimmo, and Laurence Jones, who are among the U.K.’s best blues guitarists and have won many awards, will per- form both solo and together. Aynsley Lister covers everything from blues to rock and pop—energetic, powerful, and with a great deal of passion. Guitarist and singer Ben Poole is considered the most promising talent in the British blues-rock scene; Stevie Nimmo not only plays the blues, but lets it flow through his veins; and Laurence Jones delivers exciting and energetic guitar playing that the BBC even likened to that of a young Robin Trower.

April 5: Sarah Jory (UK) / Ben Waters and Band (UK) Feat. Axel Zwingenberger (DE) Steel guitar is in the soul of Sarah Jory, who began playing at age 5. She played steel guitar in a band from age 9 and recorded her first CD with her band at age 11! The British Country Music Association voted her “The Most Promising New Act” at age 16, followed by “Female Vocalist of the Year” for 9 consecutive years. She has also made a name for herself with her virtuoso performance on the rarely heard pedal steel guitar with its sonorous and expressive sound. The second part of the evening is dedicated to the Boogie Woogie, a special blues style played exclusively on the piano. British pianist Ben Waters and German key artist Axel Zwingenberger are considered masters of the Boogie Woo- gie with its fast and accentuated bass riffs and shifted enhancements of the right hand. Also on this evening the winner of this year’s Swiss Blues Award will be announced.

4 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com devoted his whole life to this music. His physical presence is unbelievable, his powerful and expressive voice, as well as his colorful, humorous stage performances, bring enthusiasm to his audiences. Joel Paterson is one of Chicago’s most respected guitarists; whether blues, country, rockabilly, or jazz—he masters the whole range in the most brilliant way. As a special guest of the evening, the jazz and blues icon Othella Dallas will generate goose bumps and a warm tingling sensation.

April 7: Philip Sayce (CAN) / Dana Fuchs (USA) Canadian singer and songwriter Philip Sayce, with a blues-rock style on the guitar and an impressive singing talent, provides earthy blues with rock and a pinch of pop in the most awesome way. Psychedelic influences provide moments for slipping away. The evening’s second act, American singer, composer, and songwriter Dana Fuchs, is often compared to legendary blues interpreter Janis Joplin. It is not by chance that with her power- April 9: Blues Festival Allstars Brunch ful grating voice, she The Blues Brunch with the Festival Allstars is the final event and is played and sang the deemed by many visitors as the secret highlight of the Blues Festival lead role in “Love Basel, always selling out very quickly. The secret of its success is the Janis,” a musical willingness of all artists to participate in the jam session and improvise about Joplin’s life. creatively and skillfully with their fellow musicians. A real treat for the Her stage perfor- audience as well as the internationally successful stars, who rarely get mance is ingenious such a fun opportunity. The Blues Brunch on Sunday is blues in its pur- and grandiose, and est form and costs CHF 81.90, which includes a brunch buffet; doors she will move you open at 10:15 and the event starts at 11:00. with her smoke- and-honey voice, as she sees the music as a place of hope and spirituality.

April 8: Dominic Schoemaker (CH) / Oscar Wilson, Joel Paterson, Sam Burckhardt, Othella Dallas (CH/USA) Following some exciting and inspirational months in the Chicago blues scene, jamming in various blues bars and making valuable contacts in the music world, the winner of last year’s Promo Blues Night Award, Dominic Schoemaker, will return to Basel with his new band as the opening act on Saturday night, which is dedicated to Chicago Blues. Basel saxophonist Sam Burckhardt, who has been based in Chicago for decades, is bringing an exclusive formation to Basel with Oscar Wilson & The Joel Paterson Band. Oscar Wilson, a living legend of the Chicago Blues, has

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Beyeler Collection—The Original documents and contemporary testimonies, reconstruction of the Until May 7 original hanging was possible. Despite certain changes in the collec- The Fondation Beyeler was inaugurated on October 18, 1997. This col- tion over the past decades, the original presentation has been largely lection of major works of modern art was amassed from the late recreated. Works by the main protagonists of modern art—from van 1950s onwards by Ernst and Hildy Beyeler, proprietors of a gallery in Gogh, Cézanne, and Monet, through Picasso, Matisse, Léger, and Basel. The new museum in Riehen for the first time enabled its pre- Klee, down to Giacometti, Rothko, and Bacon—are represented in sentation as a whole and on a permanent basis. In 2017, the Fonda- striking ensembles that illustrate the outstanding quality of the tion Beyeler is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a sequence of Beyeler collection. The exhibition reflects the special interplay among three special exhibits that present the collection from three different individual works as envisaged by the collection's founders and serves viewpoints: a look back, a look at the present, and a look into the fu- as the point of departure for numerous past and future presentations ture. The first exhibit, conceived as an homage to Ernst and Hildy of the Beyeler collection. Beyeler, is based on the opening exhibition of 1997. Thanks to visual www.fondationbeyeler.ch

Open House at the Musikschule Riehen phone at 061-295-1133, or by email at [email protected]. April 1 Tickets are CHF 16 for adults and CHF 14 for kids up to age 14. The Musikschule Riehen, a part of the Musik Akademie Basel, will be www.theater-basel.ch hosting an open house from 10:00–12:30 where the public is invited to tour the facilities, listen to music, learn about the various programs, Basel Wine Ship and even try out the instruments. There is no cost and no registration April 1 and 2 required; simply come to Rössligasse 51 in Riehen. For the 14th time, the annual “Wyschiff” (wine ship) will be docked at www.musik-akademie.ch Schifflände in Basel for four days. For a CHF 10 entrance fee, you can try from over 300 mainly Swiss wines from more than 20 different vintners. There will also be culinary delicacies for purchase to complete Behind the Scenes at Theater Basel your tasting experience. Come for the atmosphere or simply to discover April 1 what the Swiss wine world has to offer. Many of the wine makers will be Things are happening around the clock at Theater Basel. One doesn’t present to personally introduce their wines and provide interested visi- normally think about what goes into the preparation of their produc- tors with plenty of information on wine production in their region. This tions. How are the performances organized? How long are the rehears- is a great opportunity to learn a bit more about Swiss wines and to buy als? What goes on in the costume ateliers or the workshops where all wines directly from the producer (for more information on Swiss wines, the stage sets are built? This season, you can take a look behind the see the article by Timothy Magnus in the March 2017 issue of Basel Life scenes and inside the workshops to learn about the secrets of stage Magazine). There is no obligation to order and you can take home your technology from 14:00–15:30 on the first Saturday of each month. Tours souvenir Wyschiff glass. Opening hours are Thursday and Friday from are held in German; please note that places are limited and it is advis- 16:00–21:00, Saturday from 11:00–21:00, and Sunday from 11:00–18:00. able to buy your tickets in advance through the online ticket shop, by www.wyschiff-basel.ch

6 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com Children’s Theater—The Valiant Little Tailor golden goose under a tree and takes it with him through the country, April 1 and 2 the amusing story unfolds—everybody who attempts to steal one of the goose’s feathers gets stuck to it. Soon a horde of greedy hunters are This fairytale theater show, a loose interpretation of the Brothers attached to the plumage of the goose, which eventually benefits the boy Grimm’s classic story of “Das tapfere Schneiderlein” (The Valiant Little in the quest for his beloved princess. This amusing theater piece with Tailor), will be performed on the stage of the Fauteuil Theater in Basel lots of charm and wit for the whole family will be performed every dialect. The show lasts 100 minutes, including a 15-minute break, and Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. Ideal for families with kids ages 4–16; is ideal for families with kids ages 4 and up. Tickets are CHF 20–30 for in Basel dialect. Tickets are CHF 15 for kids, CHF 20 for adults, or adults, CHF 12 for kids, and can be purchased online. CHF 10 and CHF 15 with the Familienpass. www.fauteuil.ch www.baslerkindertheater.ch

Choir Concert—St. John’s Passion April 1 and 2 Johann Sebastian Bach’s two-part “St. John’s Passion” had its premiere on Good Friday of the year 1724 in Leipzig’s Nikolai Church. In a musically imaginative and even dramatic manner, Bach put the text of the Gospel of John and free texts by Barthold Heinrich Brockes to music. The first part deals with the betrayal by Judas, followed by the cap- ture. The second part describes the interrogation and the scourge, followed by condemnation and crucifixion. The conclusion is the death and the burial of Jesus. The Basler Gesangverein (Basel Singing Club) will be presenting the “Johannes-Passion” at the Basler Münster at 19:30 on Saturday, April 1, and at 17:00 on Sunday, April 2. Tickets cost CHF 40–70 (half price for students) and can be purchased at Bider & Tanner in person or online at www.biderundtanner.ch. www.bs-gesangverein.ch Family Concert—“Tape voor Kleuters” April 2 In cooperation with Hochschule für Musik Basel, the Belgian company Tuning People and fABULEUS make sounds with tape and bring fanta- sies made of cardboard to life with cool eyes! They are dedicating the “Tape voor Kleuters—Klebewelten” (Tape for preschoolers—world of glues) to the youngest listeners and are inviting families for a special sound experience—hundreds of adhesive tapes serve as a stage set and instruments at the same time. The Belgian company drew inspiration from the remains of a large duct-tape factory, and the result is a joyous interplay of absurd images, charming dance, and cheerful fun. This family concert, brought to you by Gare des Enfants, will be performed at the Konzertsaal of the Gare du Nord, on the left side of the Badischer Bahnhof in Basel. The concert starts at 11:00 and is ideal for families with kids ages 5 and up. Tickets are CHF 10 for kids, CHF 15 for adults, or CHF 30 for families. You can reserve your tickets online and pick them up at the box office until 15 minutes before the concert starts. www.garedunord.ch/gare-des-enfants/familienkonzerte Children’s Theater—Heidi April 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 26, 29, and 30 Opera—The Cricket’s Recovery Little Heidi is taken to her grandfather in the Alps as an orphan. The April 2, 6, 9, 17, and 29 grumpy old man is not very enthusiastic at first, but the sunny girl One morning, the cricket wakes up with a gloomy feeling; suddenly, quickly finds her way into his heart. Their happiness, however, does nothing seems fun anymore, not even chirping. It sets off to look for not last long. Heidi is soon taken to Frankfurt by her Aunt Dete to ben- advice and meets all sorts of animals in the forest—a serious ant, a efit from a better education. In addition, she is supposed to keep com- friendly squirrel, a grumpy worm, and even a studious owl—but none of pany to Klara, the sick daughter of the house. Far from the mountains, them can say where this feeling is coming from and how it might go Heidi suffers terribly from homesickness, and as this only gets worse, away again. To cheer the cricket up, its friends throw a surprise birth- she is allowed to go back home. When Klara comes to visit, nothing day party at which the elephant longs for nothing more than to be able can stop the happiness. Theater Arlecchino is presenting this classic to climb trees, right to the very top. However, every time it tries, it falls Swiss story of “Heidi,” in dialect, for families with children starting at down. Can the other animals help them? Based on the award-winning age 4. Tickets can be purchased through www.ticketino.com and cost children’s book of the same title by Dutch author Toon Tellegen, British CHF 20 for adults and CHF 15 for kids; there is a CHF 5 rebate per composer Richard Ayres concentrates on the emotional world and de- person for holders of the Familienpass. sires of animals, who seem to be all too human. With the aid of a broad www.theater-arlecchino.ch spectrum of brass instruments and percussion, he depicts the atmosphere of the forest and the individual quirks of the various characters with humor and playful sensuality. This family opera, recommended for Children’s Theater—The Golden Goose families with kids ages 6 and up, will be performed on the small stage April 1, 2, 5, 8, and 9 of the Theater Basel; the performances start at 16:00 on April 2, 9, 17, Basler Kinder Theater will be presenting the Brothers Grimm’s funny and 29 and at 10:00 on April 6. Tickets are CHF 10–46. story of “Die goldene Gans” (The Golden Goose). After a boy finds a www.theater-basel.ch photo credit: © succession henri matisse / prolitters, zürich / photo: robert bayer (henri matisse, nu bleu i); © photo: peter schibli (paul cézanne, madame cézanne im gelben lehnstuhl); April 2017 7 © theater arlecchino (heidi); © clara hermans (tape voor kleuters) Events in Basel: April 2017 (continued)

Mid-Day Concert children up to age 6, admission is free. You can also enjoy a brunch at April 5 the Bar du Nord from 10:00–14:00. Advance registration is required for the free childcare at 061-683-1313 or [email protected] and/or for The Musikschule Basel offers lunch-time concerts for interested audi- brunch at [email protected] (brunch is CHF 20 for adults, reduced ences. This month’s concert is entitled “Détente à 4” (Relaxation at 4) price for children). The concert begins at 11:00 at the Gare du Nord and will feature Marianne Aeschbacher and Nicolette Rey Nieder on vio- (left side of the Badischer Bahnhof); tickets cost CHF 30 for adults, lin, Naomi Lozano on viola, and Lea Hosch on cello. Mittagskonzerte CHF 20 for students, and CHF 8 for kids ages 6–16; they can be pur- take place at the Haus Kleinbasel (Rebgasse 70); doors open at 12:00 chased online or at Bider & Tanner. with snacks, and the concert starts at 12:30 and lasts about 45 minutes. Entrance is free, but donations to offset costs are graciously accepted. www.sinfonieorchesterbasel.ch www.musikschule-basel.ch Holiday Fun in the Park April 10–13 and 18–21 During the Easter break, Robi-Spiel-Aktionen sets up a “Kinder-Ferien- stadt” (children’s holiday city) in Schützenmattpark, where kids can play on a variety of equipment as well as do crafts, build things, join workshops, and much more. The site will be open from 13:30–17:30 on Mon- day to Thursday during the first week of the break and Tuesday to Friday of the second week. There will be a snack bar on site for refreshments at family-friendly prices; no registration is required and entrance is free! www.robi-spiel-aktionen.ch

International Tango Festival April 13–17 Visitors and tango en- thusiasts from around Basler Wymärt (Basel Wine Market) the world will come to April 6–8 Basel to enjoy this year’s 18th internation- The Basler Wymärt is a small, fine, and friendly wine fair. It will feature al tango festival called 44 regional, national, and international wine vendors, each with their “OsterTango” (Easter finest wines on display for your tasting pleasure (for a list of the ven- Tango). This five-day dors, go to their website and click on “Aussteller”). This 5th edition of festival includes par- the Basler Wymärt will take place at the Alte Markhalle and will run ties, concerts, Tango from 16:00–21:00 on Thursday and Friday and from 15:00–20:00 on Sat- Night, after-hours tan- urday. Entrance to the wine fair itself costs CHF 10, which entitles you go parties, numerous to a CHF 5 coupon that can be redeemed at one of the many food stalls. dance performances, a There is no need to register in advance and no obligation to buy, but shop for tango acces- entrance is restricted to people ages 18 and over. You will need to leave sories, seminars, work- a CHF 5 deposit for a wine glass, which will be reimbursed upon exit. shops, and many class- Just come by public transport and enjoy! es for different dance www.basler-wymärt.ch styles and suitable for all levels of skill. This year’s classes and workshops will be held in various locations in Klein- Blues Brunch basel, including the Hotel Merian am Rhein, Tango Schule Basel, Volks April 8 and 22 haus, Waisenhaus, and Wettsteinhof, all of which are located within a On the second and fourth Saturday of each month, the Brasserie No. 2 at 10-minute walk of each other. They offer tango classes for those with Volkshaus Basel together with Blues Basel will present a rich breakfast 1 year, 3 years, or at least 5 years of experience, as well as classes just from Marc Arnold’s kitchen, accompanied by the perfect mix of blues covers for beginners at the Jufa (Peter Merian-Strasse 30); so if you have al- and own compositions. Musical accompaniment will be Tommy Schneider ways been interested in tango, here is the perfect chance to give it a try. & Friends on April 8, and Feelx Ambient Piano on April 22. Breakfast starts You can visit their German/English website for a full program of events, at 10:30 and reservations are recommended at 061-690-9310. classes, seminars, and locations; register directly online. http://volkshaus-basel.ch www.tangobasel.ch

Family Concert—Schubert Promenade Circus Royal April 9 April 19 – May 1 For this Promenade Concert, the Amar Quartet, with the participation This big Swiss circus features a wide range of acts, from spirited acro- of musicians from the Sinfonieorchester Basel, will play the String bats and funny clowns to magnificent animal performances, including Quartet No. 13 in A minor “Rosamunde,” by Franz Schubert. This sea- white lions. The tent will be set up at the Rosentalanlage in Basel, right son’s three promenade concerts are dedicated to Schubert’s final beside the Messeplatz. There will be afternoon and evening shows each three string quartets, which mark a pinnacle in the royal genre of day, and the onsite zoo is open to visitors from 10:00–18:00. Tickets can chamber music and represent the radical confrontation of life and be purchased directly at the ticket office at the entrance between death, man and God. The concert is meant for families; however, free 10:00–20:00, or via their ticket hotline at 084-884-8049. childcare is also available. Older children are welcome to join, and for www.circusroyal.ch

8 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com ¡Hola Prado!—Two Collections in Dialogue April 8 – August 20 When the Kunstmuseum Basel was closed for construction in 2015, they lent 10 significant Picassos to the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid, where they were viewed by about 1.4 million visitors. To repay the favor, the Prado is now sending a small sample of their own collection—26 works dating from the late 15th to the end of the 18th century—to Basel. The Kunstmuseum Basel and their colleagues in Madrid plan to arrange the exhibit in 24 pairs (or, in a few instances, trios) that trace latent connections between the two museums: Titian, Zurbarán, Velázquez, and Goya appear in dialogue with Memling, Holbein, Goltzius, and Rembrandt. One example: on the eve of the Reformation, Basel painter Hans Holbein the Younger revolutionized Christian art when he created his “Dead Christ in the Tomb,” a still life that distilled the Bibli- cal narrative to its essence and shifted the categories and boundaries of religious painting. Roughly a century later, Francisco de Zurbarán, working in the wake of the Counter-Reformation, painted an even more Both works beg the question: how, if at all, should painting render the radical picture: very much in the tradition of the bodegón, the austere Son of God? Zurbarán subsequently even painted that question as such, Spanish still life with victuals seen from up close, it shows a lamb with slipping into the role of Saint Luke beneath the cross, immersed in its feet tied together, painted with such utter perfection that the be- silent colloquy with the crucified Christ. This special exhibition will be holder almost thinks he can feel the precious merino wool—yet it is shown in the new building of the Kunstmuseum Basel. John the Baptist’s Agnus Dei, one of the most ancient symbols for Jesus. www.kunstmuseumbasel.ch

Street Food Festival Malevich, Kandinsky, and Revolutionary Porcelain April 21–23 April 22 – October 8 Street food is commonly found in the United States and Asia, where Russian porcelain of the period from street vendors cook, serve, and sell their specialties right from their 1917–1927 reflects the dramatic changes food carts in the streets of New York, Bangkok, and Tokyo, but has also in Russian life at the time with its charac- spread to European cities such as Berlin and a few cities in Switzer- teristic novel and thematically contempo- land. These include Basel, which is now hosting Street Food Festivals rary designs. Having emerged in the at- in the spring and fall. Everybody who loves international cuisine and a mosphere of the Russian Revolution, this non-stop feast should make their way to the Messegelände at the “white gold” of the 1920s was used for Messe Basel on Friday from 17:30–24:00, Saturday from 11:30–24:00, more than just propaganda and didactic or Sunday from 11:30–19:00. The great variety of dishes will be unique, purposes. In a period dominated by in- inexpensive, and prepared with love by amateur chefs and professional dustrial design, many outstanding artists caterers alike. Explore international foods, music, drinks, and fun in a turned to this as the art form most likely to reach the broad masses. lively environment. Entrance is free. Technically superb craftsmen modeled their creations after designs by the artists. This combination yielded amazingly beautiful, never-before- www.streetfood-festivals.ch seen porcelain pieces that were often only produced as one-offs or in small series. The Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel will be hosting this unique and special exhibition of over 300 select porcelain pieces from the finest private collections, most of which will be displayed publicly for the very first time. On display are creations from avant-garde artists such as Kazimir Malevich, Wassily Kandinsky, and Nikolai Suetin, to name some of the most prominent ones. The exhibit is rounded out with drawings and designs from these renowned masters as well as other artists of the time. Let yourself be inspired by a breathtakingly creative era of Russia’s history, with something new and surprising at every turn. www.spielzeug-welten-museum-basel.ch photo credit: © basler wymärt; © tango schule basel (tango festival); © museo del prado (francisco de zurbarán, agnus dei); © kunstmuseum basel, martin p. bühler (hans holbein d. j., lais corinthiaca); April 2017 9 © susanne hiller (street food festival); © spielzeug welten museum basel (vasily vasilyevich kandinsky, cup and saucer with abstract composition) Events in Basel: April 2017 (continued)

The “Eierleset” pushing a partner in a wheelbarrow, and the like. With these tasks and April 23 the eggs flying all over the place (and not always into the basket), these races can be rather entertaining to watch. And usually the remaining The Eierleset is an egg race that is traditionally held on the Sunday after eggs are used afterwards for an “Eiertätsch”—a (free) meal of scram- Easter in some of the communities around Basel and which dates back bled eggs to be shared by competitors and spectators. to the 16th century. Today, these events are typically organized by local sports clubs and involve two or more teams of several gathers (kids and/or adults) and a catcher that compete against each other. For each Several communities host these egg races, including the following: team, about 100 eggs (mostly hard-boiled, but some raw ones as well) are laid out in a row on the street. Then, the gatherers take turns to run Arlesheim: In front of the “Trotte,” from 13:30 from the starting line to the farthest egg in the row, pick it up, and run Bottmingen: At Therwilerstrasse from 13:30 back to the start where they throw it to the catcher who tries to catch it Muttenz: In the Oberdorf (Bauernhofmuseum), 14:00–17:00 in a big flat basket padded with grains and chaff, while the runner sets off for the next egg in the row. For some of these runs the gatherers also Oberwil: At Hauptstrasse 28, from 14:00 have to fulfill special tasks, such as walking on stilts, using a crazy bike, Pratteln: At Schmittiplatz, from 14:00

Picnic Concert—Orient Brass Express reached by Tram 6 April 23 (Allschwilerplatz) or Bus 36 (Morgarten For the special “Picnic Concert” series, the Sinfonieorchester Basel is ring). Donations of inviting all music lovers for free classical-music concerts in a unique gently used books— setting—the courtyard of the Museum der Kulturen. Bring your picnic particularly children’s and a chair or blanket to enjoy works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, books and fiction for Daniel Schnyder, Olivier Truan, and more, performed by brass players all ages—are wel- and percussionists of the Sinfonieorchester Basel, Philippe Schnepp come, as are comic on double bass, and Oliver Truan on piano. The concert starts at 11:00; books, DVDs, and admission is free, but capacity is limited—so arrive early! In the event Blu-ray discs. Please of bad weather, the concert will take place in the Hedi Keller-Saal in help by donating the museum (without any picnic). books, but keep in www.sinfonieorchesterbasel.ch mind that storage space is limited, so double check the con- Jazz Concert at the Tinguely Museum dition of your dona- April 28 tion. The suggested From 16:00–18:00 on one Friday of every month, top jazz performers copyright for nonfic- are giving concerts in the space dedicated to the current exhibition at tion titles is 2011– the Tinguely Museum, providing a musical highlight and a point of fo- 2017; materials not cus. Each concert features two sets, with an intermission in between to accepted include text- allow you to get a drink at the bar set up in front of the museum or to books, encyclopedias, VHS tapes, audio CDs, LPs, books on CD or tape, visit the exhibits. The April concert will feature the Jovino Santos Neto computer software and console games, or magazines. Books can be Trio. The concert is free with admission to the museum. dropped off directly at the Basel West library from April 1–28 on Tuesday www.roche-n-jazz.ch to Friday from 10:00–19:00 and on Saturday from 10:00–17:00, or at any city library. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer some time, contact them at [email protected]. English Second-Hand Book Sale www.awcbasel.org/book-sale April 28 and 29 The GGG library Basel West, together with Centrepoint, the American Family Concert—Peter and the Wolf Women’s Club, and the Anglican Church, will be holding a sale of pre- loved English-language books for children, adolescents, and adults. The April 29 sale will take place from 10:00–19:00 on Friday, with a free apéro from Sergej Prokofiev’s musical fairytale “Peter and the Wolf” is one of the 17:00–19:00, and from 10:00–17:00 on Saturday, with an all-day bake sale, best-known and best-loved orchestral works for children, in which the at the Basel West library (Allschwilerstrasse 90 in Basel), which can be instruments of the orchestra introduce themselves one by one. They

10 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com come to life, enchanting young and old alike with their melodies. The Children’s Theater—Little Red Riding Hood Sinfonieorchester Basel, with narrator Vincent Leittersdorf, will be April 29 and 30 presenting this delightful family concert at the Hotel Engel in Liestal at Basler Kinder Theater will be presenting a version of the Brothers 14:30. Tickets cost CHF 36.10 for adults, CHF 15.70 for students, or Grimm’s story of “Rotkäppchen” (Little Red Riding Hood). One day Little CHF 81.90 for families with 2 adults and 2 children (CHF 10.60 for each Red Riding Hood, with a basket full of delicacies, is sent by her mother additional child); they can be purchased online or at Bider & Tanner. to pay a visit to her sick grandmother. As the girl walks through the for- www.sinfonieorchesterbasel.ch est, she meets a sneaky wolf, who sends her to a meadow to pick flowers for the grandmother while he himself goes to grandmother’s house. It’s a classic story with a lot of tension and a breathtaking stage design. Book Premiere—“Basel’s Hidden Stories” This amusing theater piece with lots of charm and wit for the whole family will be performed every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. Ideal April 29 for families with kids ages 4–16; in Basel dialect. Tickets are CHF 15 for Don’t miss the launch of this kids, CHF 20 for adults, or CHF 10 and CHF 15 with the Familienpass. very special children’s book, www.baslerkindertheater.ch published in English (“Basel’s Hidden Stories”) and German (Basels Verborgene Geschich- GO Ahead With English ten), written by Jeanne Darling English for children and illustrated by Jooce Gar- rett. Set children on the tracks of Basel’s best ghosts and Pre-school: Structured, nurturing program in English for monsters with this thrilling children 3 - 5 year old who are not yet in kindergarten. tour of Basel’s old town. Six Mornings, 8:30 – 11:30. stories lead through the nar- English classes: for speakers of English who attend row alleys to a basilisk, a mag- local schools – Several afternoons. We also offer ESOL classes. ic swan, a medieval duel, and Our teachers and pre-school leaders are qualified mother- much more, while engaging tongue English speakers. maps feature the remains of the old city. This book, published by Bergli, Please call or send us an email to schedule a visit. is a child’s active guide to Basel’s old town and is available for purchase Ahead With English GmbH at Bider & Tanner or wherever books are sold. The book premiere will www.aheadwithenglish.ch Känelmattweg 5, 4106 Therwil take place at the Basel West library at 10:30; admission is free. And Haus der Vereine in Riehen 061 421 4109 or 061 901 8921 www.stadtbibliothekbasel.ch

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Zürich’s Spring Festival—Sechseläuten The main protagonist at the Sechseläuten is the “Böögg,” a snowman- April 23 and 24 like character that symbolizes winter. Historically, young boisterous boys in Zürich would tie Bööggs to wagons on the vernal equinox, pull The coming of spring in Zürich is marked by a most peculiar traditional them through the streets, and eventually light them on fire. Since this festival—the Sechseläuten, or “Sächsilüüte” as it is known in local dia- event, which was meant to drive out winter, coincided with the Sech- lect, which translates to “six o’clock ringing of the bells.” This tradition seläuten, the two traditions were combined in the 19th century. The dates back to the 16th century, when in the winter months, workers procession of jeering youths became what is now known as the chil- would end their workday at 17:00 as they would run out of daylight. But dren’s parade that is held on the Sunday preceding the Monday of the with the coming of spring and longer daylight hours, the workday could Sechseläuten, and the events on the Sechseläuten Monday include the be officially extended until 18:00. This transition would take place on public burning of a giant Böögg—a 3.4-meter (11 ft.) snowman-like fig- the first Monday following the vernal equinox, when the bells of the ure whose head is filled with firecrackers and which is placed on top of Grossmünster (cathedral) would ring at 18:00 to proclaim the begin- a 10-meter (33 ft.) bonfire. This ritual also serves as a sort of weather ning of spring. Since 1952, the date for Sechseläuten has been moved forecast, similar to Groundhog Day in North America. During the Sech- to the third Monday of April, unless it falls on Easter Monday, in which seläuten ceremony, the pyre with the Böögg on top is set alight at ex- case it would be the Monday before. actly 18:00, and the faster the fire reaches the snowman figure and his head, causing it to explode, the nicer the summer is predicted to be. Incidentally, the Böögg was very accurate in his prediction for the extremely hot summer of 2003—in that year, his head exploded after a record-breaking 5 minutes, 42 seconds. Sunday, April 23: The children’s parade, where 2,000–3,000 children ages 5–15 walk through downtown Zürich dressed in historical cos- tumes, starts at 14:30. Around 800 musicians from youth formations from the Zürich region accompany the marchers. Monday, April 24: The Sechseläuten parade, which includes 3,500 guild members on foot, 350 horsemen, 50 horse-drawn parade floats, and 30 music ensembles, is the procession of the guilds to the bonfire. It starts at 15:00 at the lower end of the Bahnhofstrasse and finishes at Sechseläuten- platz, where the pyre with the Böögg is waiting. At 18:00, the huge bonfire in the middle of the Sechseläutenplatz is lit and the crowd watches and cheers as the pyre burns and finally reaches the Böögg, culminating in the explosion of its head. An official public sausage roast ensues at 20:00, when people of all ages gather around the remains of the bonfire to barbe- cue their sausages over the lasting embers—often referred to as the “after-hour of the Böögg.” Swiss tradition at its strangest… www.zuerich.com/en/visit/sechselaeuten

Open Day at Local Wine Cellars April 29 – May 1 Vintners from the German-speaking region of Switzerland between the Thunersee and the Austrian border, as well as from the three-lake region of Biel and the Principality of Liechtenstein, are inviting all wine lovers to a special event, the “Offene Weinkeller Deutschschweiz 2017.” On this weekend, most wine cellars that belong to the Branchenverband Deutschschweizer Wein (association of the wine industry in German- speaking Switzerland) are opening their doors starting at 11:00 to give visitors a real “taste” of their wines—from the vineyards to the production and of course the final product. Some cellars are even open through the night! For a complete list of participating wine cellars, visit their website and select your region of interest; there are wine-makers in Basel-Stadt as well as Baselland (www.baselbieterwein.ch). Don’t miss the opportunity to discover the wines this region has to offer. www.offeneweinkeller.ch

12 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com La Volerie des Aigles (Eagle Park) Château de Kintzheim, Alsace This Eagle Park is located approximately 1 hour from Basel in the center of the Alsatian wine route, close to the Haut-Koenigsbourg castle on a hilltop at the ruins of the Kintzheim medieval castle. It houses over 250 birds of prey from roughly 40 different species of eagles, falcons, condors, buzzards, vultures, and owls. The Volerie provides visitors with the unique opportunity to observe and admire the world’s finest and largest raptors, either on the ground or in flight, in an impressive show where emotions and thrills are sky-high. The Volerie des Aigles was founded in 1968, after the populations of these beautiful birds of prey had dropped significantly, both as a result of a false and unjustified image, which led to wrongful trapping, hunt- ing, and poisoning, and because of the development of human infrastructure such as electricity poles. By touching the hearts of its visitors, the Volerie wants to increase awareness of these raptors and the importance of biodiversity and species conservation for our planet. A visit to the park should take about 90 minutes, including about 40 minutes of shows, which are designed to educate spectators about the natural behavior of the birds—the acrobatic flight of the eagles, the speed of the falcons, the hovering nature of the buzzards, and the inge- nuity of the vultures. While the shows are all presented in French, each show’s dialogue is available on paper in English and German. The vaulted cellar of the castle has been restored and turned into an educational showroom where visitors can learn more about flight, repro- duction, as well as the feathers and wings of the different birds. This year, the Volerie des Aigles opens on April 1 for the season; entrance to the park costs € 9.50 for adults and € 6.50 for kids ages 5–14; reduced ISB: where Inspiration, rates for students (with I.D.) and for kids on Wednesday afternoons (except during school holidays). Complete your trip to the Volerie des Engagement & Aigles with a visit to the nearby Montagne des Singes (Monkey Moun- tain), the Haut-Koenigsbourg castle, Le Centre de Réintroduction des Collaboration come to life Cigognes et des Loutres d’Hunawihr (Hunawihr Stork and Otter Rein- troduction Center), or simply visit the wine route and enjoy an Alsatian meal in one of the many quaint village restaurants. International Baccalaureate Programmes www.voleriedesaigles.com Ages 3 - 18 • Day School

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Blickfang Basel 2016 April 21–23 Blickfang is an international design exhibition for interior design, fashion, and jewelry. The special charm of Blickfang has always been based on the chance to meet the creators behind the various products and to be able to buy everything directly at the booths. Design-orientated consumers, designers, and tradespeople can come together to sample the newest and most innovative trends. The interaction is also important for the designers, who get the opportunity to sell their products directly, eliminating the middleman, and to get a first-hand look at how their products are re- ceived on the open market. For this 8th edition of Blickfang in Basel, visit with about 200 designers from the fields of fashion, furniture, jewelry, kids’ design, and lighting and see the latest creations of famous designers and promising young talents! Located in Halle 3 of the Messe Basel (Sperrstrasse, corner Riehenring), the fair will run from 14:00–21:00 on Friday, 11:00–20:00 on Saturday, and 11:00–18:00 on Sunday. Admission costs CHF 15 for adults and CHF 12 for students; kids under age 12 are free; a 3-day pass costs CHF 23. You can buy your tickets at the door or in the Blickfang online shop at www.blickfang-onlineshop.com. www.blickfang.com

Flea Market in Pratteln Mondovino Wine Fair April 1 April 25 – May 1 This flea market, small antiques market, and children’s flea market Coop’s Mondovino will be presenting over 300 wines from all over the takes place at Schmittiplatz in Pratteln from 10:00–16:00. There are world from their very own collection at the Messe Basel. In the inviting also baked goods, farmers’ stands, and food stands. You can get there atmosphere of the newly designed wine fair, you will have the opportu- by car (there is some parking available) or take tram 14 to the end of nity to savor wines and receive knowledgeable information from wine- the line (Pratteln Endstation) and walk in the direction “Schloss;” you loving professionals. One highlight will be the presentations by mem- should already see the market. bers of Generation Riesling—a platform established 10 years ago by www.flohmi-schmittiplatz-pratteln.ch the German Wine Institute for the young wine scene. The participating winemakers are under 35 years young and ambassadors of the modern, high-quality, and dynamic wine scene in Germany. Two represen- tatives of the Generation Riesling will be present at the fair to introduce you to Generation Riesling wines: Constantin Richter from the Max Fer- dinand Richter Winery on Tuesday, April 25, and Natalie Henninger of the Koenigshausen-Kiechlinsbergen cooperative on Wednesday, April 26. If you buy more than 12 bottles of wine at the fair, or spend more than CHF 1,000, you will receive a 20% discount. Modovino fair hours are 19:00–22:00 on Tuesday, 17:00–22:00 on Wednesday to Friday, 14:00–22:00 on Saturday, and 14:00–18:00 on Sunday and Monday. En- trance is CHF 10, free with a Coop Supercard. www.mondovino.ch

Easter Egg Market April 8 and 9 The Spielzeugmuseum in Riehen is hosting an Easter-egg market from 11:00–17:00 where you can buy beautifully decorated eggs from artists and collectors alike. Whether real or glass, painted or engraved, glued on or pointillistically decorated, there will be something for everyone. www.spielzeugmuseumriehen.ch

Kids’ Flea Market at Schützenmattpark Pottery and Artists’ Market April 12 April 28 – May 1 Schützenmattpark is the location for a giant spring flea market hosted Come to the Schloss Beuggen, a gorgeous castle on the banks of the by Robi-Spiel-Aktionen from 13:30–17:00. This flea market is dedicated Rhein in Rheinfelden, Germany, to enjoy the nice atmosphere of the to the selling of kids’ second-hand clothes, books, games, videos, toys, castle while browsing the thousands of pottery pieces and artistic sports equipment, and so on. You can go there to pick up some needed works. This market will take place from 11:00–20:00 on Friday and Sat- items or to sell your no-longer-needed items. Stand fee is CHF 8 (max- urday, and from 11:00–18:00 on Sunday. The castle can be reached by imum 2 meters). car in about 25 minutes or by train in 20 minutes. www.robi-spiel-aktionen.ch www.schloss-beuggen.de

14 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com Information Fair for Parents With Small Children fly-friendly plants and even buy or build your own bee hotel. The motto April 29 of this year’s market is “Exchanging instead of buying.” Whether seeds, seedlings, gardening tools, household appliances, or anything else, we The Department for Youth and Family Support of the Basel-Stadt edu- usually have these in surplus. Oftentimes, things that are still working cation department and the medical services of the health department end up in the garbage and surplus plants land in the compost. So why are once again organizing an information day for parents with young not exchange them for something you can use? They also offer lunch of children. From 10:00–14:00, more than 35 institutions will present their seasonal foods and a variety of activities for the children! services in the fields of child care, education, parenting, health, and movement. For non-German parents, guided tours are offered in Alba- www.riehen.ch/natur-und-umwelt/natur-und-umweltschutz/ nian, Arabic, English, Portuguese, Spanish, Tigrinya, and Turkish. For naturmaert the children, there will be an accompanying program with games, makeup, a book corner, a slide, and the miniMove movement project. Flohmarkt auf dem Dach (Flea Market on the Roof) The fair offers an ideal networking and exchange platform for parents April 30 and various institutions. This event will take place at the Markthalle, just a couple of minutes’ walk from the Basel SBB; admission is free. This flea market and collectors’ fair is the largest in northwest Switzer- www.gesundheit.bs.ch/ueber-uns/veranstaltungen/infomesse.html land, with about 200 stands and 10,000 visitors. It will be held on the roof of the Interio in Pratteln from 8:30–16:00. The venue is completely cov- Nature Market in Riehen ered, so it is great in any weather. Here you can find agriculture, antiques, appliances, arts and crafts, bicycles, camping, clothes, coins, collectibles, April 29 electronics, games, garden, household, jewelry, motorcycle clothing, mu- From 9:00–14:00, the 10th annual nature market will be held at the sical instruments, sports, stamps, tools, watches, and so much more. Dorfplatz in Riehen. Here you can buy local plants, herbs, seedlings, www.flohmarktaufdemdach.ch products, beautiful flower arrangements, and stone bird baths as well as receive lots of practical tips and advice on gardening, composting, promotion of biodiversity around the house, rare garden birds, bird Flea Market in Petersplatz houses, and how to recover species in the garden. You can buy butter- Every Saturday from 7:30–16:00, Petersplatz is a popular meeting place for all flea-market lovers. From fine antiques to bicycles, coins, dishes, and stamps, there is something for everyone—at extremely competitive Fantasy Basel—The Swiss Comic Con prices. From April 22 to October 7, kids ages 4–14 are welcome to sell April 29 – May 1 their own children’s items in the center of the square. Just spread out Basel is hosting Switzerland’s biggest convention for anime, art, a blanket with your wares (maximum 2 m wide x 1 m deep), and some- comics, cosplay fans, e-spots, film props, games, gaming design, one will come around to collect the CHF 5 stand fee. No electronic movies, science fiction, virtual reality, and walking acts. Fantasy items or war toys permitted! There is plenty of animation for the kids Basel is a mixture of adventure world, exhibition, and party that and fun for the whole family. combines the spirit of the time, lifestyle, and future. It is the place to be for fantasy freaks, digital geeks, and game addicts! Spread over 50,000 m2, Fantasy Basel combines art, design, high tech, and passion. Creative minds and consumers can spend three days cel- English Speaking Counseling Services ebrating the fascination of creativity and imagination. For the 2017 for Adolescents, Adults and Couples. edition, celebrities from film, TV, and gaming will be live on site for autograph sessions and photos. The fair will take place at the Messe Tara Gaffney, MS, LPCC Basel from 10:00–19:00 daily; Golden Ticket holders get in at 9:30. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Tickets can be purchased through www.starticket.ch; day passes cost CHF 35 in advance and CHF 40 at the box office (box office opens at 10:30), CHF 25 for youths ages 10–16 (CHF 30 at the box Steinenbachgasslein 49, 4051 Basel office), and free for kids under age 10 when accompanied by a par- +41 78 646 97 44 ent (kids under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult). Silver www.lifetransitionscounselingllc.com Tickets allow entry for all 3 days (CHF 85), and 3-day Golden Tickets with VIP service are CHF 235; these special tickets are limited and “Everything can always be different” – Alfred Adler only available for advance purchase. www.fantasybasel.ch

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Sports, Recreation, and Fun during the Easter Break and a maximum of 30 kids per lesson, and each lesson costs CHF 25. Many clubs, community centers, and sports halls offer 3-, 4-, and 5-day Skateboard and knee protection are obligatory and can be rented for camps during the Easter school break where kids of varying ages can CHF 5 each. You can also ask for private lessons for CHF 60 per 60 min- do everything from arts and crafts (eg, baking, graffiti, painting, pho- utes (maximum 3 students). You can register by contacting Corey tography, pottery, and wood-working) to physical sports and activities, Tschudin at [email protected]. such as acrobatics, basketball, racquet sports, skiing, snowboarding, www.skateboardschool.ch soccer, and so much more. You will find a complete list of these camps in the March 2017 issue of Basel Life Magazine (in the archives at Tuesday Evening Bicycle Race www.basellife.com); spaces go quickly, so register now. April 11, 18, and 25 Swiss Cycling beider Basel is hosting five Tuesday-evening bicycle rac- Cycling in the Church es that start at 19:00 in Möhlin, around 20 minutes from Basel. Races April 1 are held on a 3.4-km loop and distances depend on the age category, The third edition of “Cycling in the church” will take place at the Elisa- ranging from 10.2 km for kids born 2003–2006 (2002 for girls) to 44.2 km bethenkirche in Basel. The idea behind this day is to challenge yourself to for elite cyclists. To learn all the pertinent information, go to their web- remain in motion on stationary bikes for eight straight hours! The event site and click on download and then on “Flyer DI-Abendrennen 2017” to takes place from 10:00–18:00 and will be led by renowned instructors. get the official flyer. There are only 120 stationary bikes available, and online registration is www.cyclingbeiderbasel.ch required. Costs is CHF 160 for one person, or CHF 180 for two people, which includes the use of a stationary bike, 8 hours of cycling in the very cool setting of the church, and food served between 14:00–18:30. MHE Martial Arts Expo www.indoorcyclingbiel-bienne.ch April 22–23 Interested in martial arts? This third edition of the Masters of Honor and Fame Europe is a great way to discover the world of martial arts at the highest level. For these two days, the art and the sport of martial arts will be presented to the greater public at the Sporthalle Sandgrube Basel (Schwarzwaldallee 161). International luminaries, including Olym- pic athletes, world champions, European champions, as well as masters ranging up to the rank of Grandmaster 9th Dan, will offer skill and insight into a great variety of martial arts styles, including karate, nunchaku, muay-thai kickboxing, pencak silat, DCT, taekwondo, taiji/ tai chi, action movie fighting, swordsmanship, jun fan, jeet kune do, VT-WC, xingyi, and BJJ. Opening hours are 10:00–17:00 on both days. Entrance to the expo is free; however, you can sign up for workshops at a cost of CHF 20 for one workshop, CHF 30 for two workshops, CHF 50 for one day, and CHF 80 for two days of workshops. http://masters-hall-of-honor-and-fame-europe.eu

Kindersportnachmittag 2017 (Kids Sport Afternoon) Rope-Skipping Championships 2017 April 26 April 1 Come to the St. Jakobshalle to join in this very exciting event. Kids are The best rope-skipping athletes in Switzerland will be competing for invited to participate in one of six different workshops to gain insight the Swiss championship title. More than 100 athletes, from young to into a new sport. Kids can choose from badminton, dance, handball, old, will compete in different disciplines in the Fiechtenhalle in Rein- judo, karate, and unihockey. Simply fill out the form on their website, ach, where the Swiss champion as well as the Swiss master in rope indicate your first, second, and third choice of workshops, and indicate skipping will be determined. This event, which is being hosted by the your size to receive a t-shirt for participating. The Kindersportnachmit- Rynach Skippers, will take place for the first time in canton Baselland. tag runs from 13:45–19:00. You can download the official flyer by click- Never heard of rope skipping? Then come on this day and admire the ing on “Flyer Kindersportnachmittag 2017 (PDF, 310 KB, nicht barri- old children’s past-time of rope jumping in a completely new form. The erefrei)” on their website. event will run from 10:00–18:00 and entrance is free. If this event man- www.jfs.bs.ch/fuer-sportlerinnen-und-sportler/ ages to pique your curiosity and you would like to give rope skipping a freiwilliger-schulsport/kindersport-nachmittag.html try, you are always welcome to join in a trial training; just contact Caroline Sievi at [email protected]. www.sportmap-bl.ch/veranstaltungen/ rope-skipping-schweizermeisterschaft-2017

Skateboard School April 1, 15, and 29 If you would like your kids to learn to skateboard, you can sign them up for skateboard school, which takes place two Saturdays per month for kids ages 5 and up. Classes are held every second Saturday from 13:00– 14:30 or from 14:00–15:30. Kids are divided into groups from beginners to experienced and learn balance, coordination, strength, jumps, tricks, and techniques to improve crash safety. There is a minimum of 4 kids

16 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com Relay Race “Quer Durch Basel” They also offer a class for teens age 16 and up who have always wanted April 29 to try climbing but didn’t have the know-how or materials. On the outdoor climbing wall at the SAK Wasserwerk, participants will learn the Everyone is invited to join the 36th edition of this special relay race basics of climbing, how to secure their climbing equipment, as well as through the center of Basel. The route, which loops between Barfüsser- various climbing techniques. This class takes place on 6 consecutive platz and Marktplatz, is 825 m long for children and 1,515 m long for Tuesdays from 18:00–20:00, starting on April 25, and costs € 50. adults, offering an attractive competition arena for teams of different age groups and athletic fitness, including elite runners, men, women, Teens ages 16 and up who have completed basic training can also par- mixed, families, girls, and boys. There is also a category for handi- ticipate in a climbing group that meets every Thursday from 18:30– capped participants with a shortened route of 695 m. Each team con- 20:00, starting on April 6. If you have not completed a training course at sists of six participants; registration fee is CHF 90 for adult teams and the SAK, the climbing instructors will assess whether you can partici- CHF 60 for handicapped and kids’ teams. You can register online by pate by checking that you have mastered some basic knotting, secur- clicking on “Anmeldung” on the left of the page, up until April 22 (no ing, and other techniques. Cost for participation is € 40 for the whole late registration possible). This relay is an evening race, with the young- season (until the end of October) and you can register online. est participants starting at 18:00; exact start times will be announced www.alteswasserwerk.de on the day of the race, based on the number of participating teams. Number bibs will be handed out before the race at the event booth in Barfüsserplatz, starting at 16:30. Changing rooms and showers will be Basler Soccer Project available for women (1st floor) and men (2nd floor) of the Theater- Sportamt Basel-Stadt and BSC Old Boys Basel are inviting kids ages Turnhalle from 16:00–22:00. The first three teams in each category will 6–12 to join in a soccer training every Wednesday from 14:00–15:30 at win a medal and all participants will receive commemorative t-shirts. the artificial green (Kunstrasenfeld) at the Sportanlage Schützenmatte This is a race where anything is possible as the interplay and harmony in Basel, or every Friday from 14:30–16:00 at the artificial green at St. within a team often determine victory or defeat and you need speed as Jakob, irrespective of weather (no training during school holidays). well as skill in the handover. Festival tents will be set up at Barfüsser- Participation is free and you can join anytime by filling out the form that platz from 10:00–24:00, so come and enjoy the party atmosphere. you can download from their website and either sending it to them at www.querdurchbasel.ch [email protected] or bringing it with you at your first training. Meeting time is at the field 15 minutes before training starts and punc- tuality is a must! Kids should bring their water bottle and shin-guards. At St. Jakob, a changing room is available at Garderobe 27. www.oldboys.ch/bsp

Bogenschule Zufallstreffer Basel (Archery) If you or your children are interested in trying the sport of archery, the Zufallstreffer Basel is a club for intuitive archery, which means that they do not use visors, targets, or other technical tools—just intuition, as our ancestors did. This club offers courses, training times, company, and even family events for participants of all ages and levels. Check their website for details or to arrange a trial at 078-926-4959 or at [email protected] . https://zufallstrefferbasel.wordpress.com

FC BASEL SCHEDULE APRIL 2017

Guided Bicycle Tour for All April 29 FC Basel 1893 (Fussball / Soccer) Vereinigte Radler Pratteln is a bicycle club that has been around since 1909. They promote staying fit through the joy of cycling. On this day, they Red signifies Home Game@ St. Jakob Stadion are inviting anyone interested in joining a guided bicycle tour with street bikes through the lovely rural roads of Baselland, with some ascents (that can be managed on foot, if necessary), magnificent views of Baselland Date Time Home Team Guests and the Jura, followed by a nice descent back towards Pratteln, for a total Sat., April 1 20:00 FC St. Gallen FC Basel 1893 distance of approximately 30 km. The meeting place will be at Schmitti- platz in Pratteln at 13:30 and the tour will last approximately 2.5 hours, Wed., April 5 18:45 FC Winterthur FC Basel 1893 with a snack break along the way. Bicycle and helmet are obligatory and Sun., April 9 16:00 FC Basel 1893 BSC Young Boys participation is free; call 061-821-3464 for info in case of bad weather. www.vrpratteln.ch Sat., April 15 20:00 FC Lausanne Sport FC Basel 1893

Sat., April 22 20:00 FC Basel 1893 FC Vaduz Climbing Class Fri., April 28 19:45 FC Luzern FC Basel 1893 The SAK Wasserwerk in Lörrach, Germany, offers kids ages 12–16 who are interested in climbing, regardless of whether they are beginners or Prices range from CHF 20–75 for adults in regular seating. Children ages already know the basic techniques, a chance to climb on a regular ba- 6–16 receive a discount of 25% in the regular seating areas. There is a special sis on their outdoor climbing wall. Starting in March, the group meets area for families and young adults (up to age 22) with slightly lower prices. For every Thursday from 17:00–18:30. Cost is € 40 for the season (until the more information on seats and pricing, go to: end of October), and you can register online. www.fcb.ch/de-CH/Stadion/Stadionplan-Preise#Preise photo credit: © indoor cycling biel-bienne (cycling in church); © sportamt basel (kids sport afternoon); © uwe zinke (quer durch basel) April 2017 17 April 2017 www.basellife.com Your English-Speaking SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Health Coach 1 Open House at Musikschule Riehen 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Behind the Scenes at Theater Basel Basel Wine Ship Musical Theater—Oresteia Promo Blues Night Sarah Jory / Ben Waters & Band T. 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Getting Ready for Bicycle Season

Basel is a city that is perfectly sized for getting around by bicycle. But Velobörse (April 29). For the first year, the Grüssen-Center in Pratteln (by whether you use it as an environmentally friendly way to get to work, run IKEA) will be hosting a large second-hand bike sale where you can buy or your errands, or only for recreational fun with the family, there are some sell a bike. To buy a bike, simply show up between 11:00–16:30; compe- important things that you should know to make the most of your outing tent advisors can guide you in finding the right bicycle for you (only cash while staying safe! Part 1 of our Cycling Special focuses on cycling rules is accepted). To sell a bike, fill out the form on-site or at home by down- and bicycle safety. Part 2 in the upcoming May issue of Basel Life Magazine loading the PDF on their website and show up with your bike between will provide suggestions and tips for exciting bicycle excursions. 9:00–11:00. Make sure that the bike is clean and in riding condition, and bring your I.D. At 16:30, you can come back to pick up your money or un- Buying a Bicycle sold bike. Note that any unsold bikes not picked up by 17:00 will result in the proper disposal of the bike as well as a CHF 20 disposal fee. www. If you don’t already have a bike, there is no shortage of bicycle stores in gruessen-center.ch/veloboerse2017 Basel and surrounding areas to choose from. You can take advantage of the low Euro and shop in Germany or France for a new bike. However, Disposing of a Bicycle before crossing the border, you may want to check out Basel’s bike shops as many have dropped their prices in the past two years to adjust If you have an old bike that you no longer use or a small bike that your for the fallen Euro and to promote sales here in Switzerland. child has outgrown, whether it is roadworthy or not, you are encour- aged to donate them to Velafrica. This is a Swiss nonprofit organiza- Velomärt (April 22). If you prefer to buy a second-hand bicycle, consider tion that collects old bicycles, makes them roadworthy again, and visiting Basel’s giant annual bicycle market on Saturday, April 22. The ships over 15,000 bicycles from Switzerland to Africa each year. Even Velomärt Basel is the oldest and largest bicycle market in Switzerland, if the bicycle cannot be salvaged, any reusable parts will be removed, with over 1,000 new and used bikes changing hands on this day. It takes cleaned, and reused or sent alongside the bicycles for spare parts, place in the Rundhofhalle 2 of the Basel Messe (enter via the main en- and the rest will be properly recycled. In Africa, having a bicycle can trance of the Rundhofhalle, under the large clock). If you would like to change the life of a child, a family—in fact a whole village community. buy a bike, come between 10:00–16:00; bikes can be paid for in cash, by Bicycles reduce poverty by allowing people to travel greater distances, Postcard, or by Maestro card (no credit cards accepted). You can get ad- transport more goods, and leave more time for learning and cultivat- vice from neutral specialists in the field of bicycles. If you want to sell a ing the fields. Velafrica also works with local partners in Africa to set bike, go online and fill out the “Verkaufstalon” (sales slip) and print it out up bicycle workshops, hold instruction courses, and train bicycle me- three times. Bring the bike (and your photo I.D.) to the selling location on chanics, which leads to job opportunities in bicycle assembly, repair, Friday, April 21, between 17:30–19:00 or on Saturday, April 22, between and sales. Switzerland also benefits from this program as they train 10:00–12:00. Return on Saturday between 14:00–16:30 to pick up your and employ disabled or unemployed people to repair the donated bi- money (-10% for the organization) or your unsold bike. The Velomärt is a cycles and prepare them for transport. It is a win-win! If you have a nonprofit organization, and proceeds of the sales go to promoting bicycle bicycle to donate, there are over 500 collection locations in Switzer- and pedestrian traffic in the Basel region. www.velomaert-basel.ch land, including 3 in Basel and 4 in Baselland. Visit their website to find out more about this terrific organization, to watch a video about the process entitled “More than two Wheels,” or to simply find a collection location nearest you. If you would like to help this organization, contact the program director Matthias Maurer ([email protected]) to volunteer some time fixing, cleaning, and repairing bicycles (no experience necessary); to organize your own bicycle collection with your school, friends or neighborhood; or to run a fundraising event, such as a bicycle cleaning day, sponsored run, or bake sale. Volunteering some time could be a great learning experience and summer vacation activ- ity for your teen! http://velafrica.ch/en

20 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com Requirements for Bicycles ed to place a flag on the back of the kid’s bike to alert car drivers of the Roadworthiness: Whether you are dusting off your bike after its hiber- actual length of the nearly double-length bicycle. While not obligatory, nation or have just acquired a “new” bicycle, you should first make sure it is recommended that children wear a helmet on either of these types it is ready for the road. A regular check of the tire pressure, tightening of transport. Note that one has to be at least 16 years old to transport a of the brake cables, adjusting the gears, and oiling the chain and other child on their bike. These three types of bicycle seats for kids are per- moving parts is a good place to start. You can also bring your bicycle to mitted on E-bikes as well. one of the many bike shops and ask for a tune-up and inspection. It is always a good idea to get a quote before getting work done! Important Laws for Bicycles in Switzerland Mandatory Bicycle Parts: In addition to being in good riding condition, your Bicycles have rights, rules, and restrictions that are very similar to those bicycle requires some mandatory parts to ride on the streets of Switzerland: of cars. While many of Basel’s streets are equipped with lanes and traffic 1. A nonblinking white light in the front lights devoted to cyclists, bicycles in most cases share the roads with cars, and a red light in the back; failure to and cyclists are therefore expected to abide by the same general rules and have either light can result in a fine, road signs as motorists: and you will be forced to dismount 1. Cyclists are expected to stop at stop signs and crosswalks, obey traf- and continue your journey on foot. fic lights, yield at “sharks’ teeth,” and follow the posted speed limit. 2. A white reflector at the front and a 2. Cyclists are required to have private liability insurance, so call your red reflector at the back. private insurance company to be sure that you are properly covered 3. Functioning brakes in the front and for bicycle accidents. rear. 3. Cyclists are subject to the same alcohol limits as motorist and can 4. Yellow reflectors on the front and be subjected to a breathalyzer test at any time, without prior suspi- back of the pedals. cious behavior. Note that the maximum allowable blood alcohol lev- 5. A proper lock or chain to secure the el in Switzerland is 0.5 mg/ml (0.05%), stricter than that in the Unit- bike from theft. ed States or United Kingdom. 6. An audible bell. 4. Cyclists are not allowed to text or use a hand-held phone while riding; as with motorist, hands-free options are permitted. Failure to comply may result in a fine, especially if you are riding at 5. Cyclists are permitted to go in night without the proper lights. both directions on most one- way streets in Basel. There Safety Gear for Cyclists are two different street signs Helmets: In Switzerland, bicycle helmets are recommended but not to indicate this fact, which can mandatory. Of the 26,000 cycling accidents each year in Switzerland, an be confusing for non-German– estimated 1,600 result in head injuries, 65-85% of which could have speaking newcomers. Both been prevented by the use of a helmet. It is important to try on a helmet signs display a “No Entry” before buying to ensure a proper fit; it should not be loose enough to symbol (a red circle with a jiggle, but should also not be pinching or binding. As a rule, the dis- horizontal white bar through tance between the bridge of your nose and the helmet should be the the center), with some writing width of two fingers. Swiss safety officials recommend using bike hel- below it. One of the signs mets that conform to European Norm EN 1078. reads “Velos gestattet,” (bi- Lights: In addition to the mandatory nonblinking front white light and back cycles permitted), the other red light and the white reflector at the front and a red reflector at the sign reads “ausgenommen back, it is recommended that you have reflectors on your wheel spokes as Velos,” which means that well as wear a blinking red light on your person (helmet, bag, arm, leg). there is no entry except for bikes. Both signs indicate that while cars Clothing: Cyclists have a three-fold increased risk of accidents when are not permitted in that direction, bicycles are! riding at night, mainly because they are difficult to see in the dark. For optimal visibility at night, it is recommended that you wear reflective E-Bikes and/or light-colored (yellow or white) clothing. Pedal-assisted electric bikes, or E-bikes, are becoming increasingly popular in Switzerland. Getting around by E-bike is not only environmentally Bicycle Seats for Kids friendly, but is also great for your health as it provides optimal training for There are three ways that a cycling adult can transport children. The your muscles, joints, heart rate, and circulation. They are a good alterna- safest option for kids in case of an accident is to use a special child tive to car travel as the pedal-assisted function allows E-cyclists to travel trailer that is pulled behind the bike. Up to two children are permitted longer distances and manage steeper inclines than classic non-powered in these trailers, for a maximum operating weight of no more than bicycles, and they may keep you from breaking a big sweat, making them 80 kg. Additionally, there must be white reflectors on the front right and ideal for cycling to work or in hot weather. There are two main categories left (as far out as possible), and red reflectors on the back right and left of E-bikes: the so-called slow E-bikes (Type 1), with a maximum power of of the trailer to make its dimension visible. Note that if the trailer hides 500 Watt, can only reach speeds of up to 20 km/h without pedal assistance the back red light of the bicycle, an additional back red or yellow light and 25 km/h with pedal assistance, whereas the fast E-bikes (Type 2) have must be mounted on the back of the trailer for night use. a power of up to 1000 Watt and can reach speeds of up to 30 km/h with The second option is to use a child’s seat mounted on the adult’s bike. motor alone or 45 km/h with pedal-assistance. It is recommended that you buy a seat that conforms to European Norm License Plate and Insurance: Type 1 bikes are treated like regular bicy- EN 14 344. Be sure to mount the child seat behind the adult’s seat— cles and do not require a license plate; however, as with a regular bike, those mounted between the handlebars and the adult seat or, worse you should be sure that you have private liability insurance so that you yet, in front of the handlebars are the most dangerous options. are properly covered in the event of an accident. Type 2 E-bikes require The third option is a “follow me”-style small bike or partial bike that is a yellow license plate (Motorfahrrad-Kontrollschild), as well as an in- hooked onto and pulled by the adult bike. With these, it is recommend- surance sticker (Motorfahrrad-Vignette), which can normally be pur- photo credit: © anne kohler, © velomärt basel; © susanne hiller April 2017 21 Cycling Special – Part 1 (continued) chased with your E-bike or obtained through your local Gemeinde (in Riding on the Road. Bikes are supposed to stay within 1 meter from the right Basel, this would be the Motorfahrzeugkontrolle, www.mfk.bs.ch). side of the road; the recommended distance is 70 cm, which can be in- Driver’s License: One must be at least 14 years old to be allowed to ride creased when passing parked cars. Bicycles are not permitted to ride next an E-bike. Type 1 E-bikes do not require a driver’s license, unless the to each other, unless they are on a bike path or in groups of 10 or more. driver is age 14 or 15, in which case a category M license (Mofaausweis, Cyclists are permitted to pass on the right of stationary or moving cars, but or Moped license) is required; starting with age 16, no license is re- are not allowed to ride up on the sidewalk or swerve between cars. quired. Type 2 E-bikes require a minimum of a category M license. If Left Turns. The left turn is probably the most common maneuver that the rider possesses a driver’s license for cars, no M license is required. results in an accident. It is therefore prudent to employ the correct sequence of actions to assure your safety. Firstly, look back and use clear Headlight and Rearview Mirror: Type 1 E-bikes have the same lighting hand signals to show your intention to turn left. Stick to the left side of requirements as regular bicycles (ie, a nonblinking white light in the the lane when turning from a single-lane road. Stay in the middle of the front and a red light in the back). Type 2 E-bikes require the same type lane when using a proper turning lane. Make sure to yield to cars that and intensity for the front white light as a motorbike, as well as an have priority—that is, cars that are travelling straight from the opposite obligatory rear-view mirror. direction. Then, with both hands on the handlebars, turn left and go Helmet: It is recommended but not obligatory to wear a bicycle helmet with back to the right side of the road. a Type 1 E-bike. A helmet is mandatory for riders of Type 2 E-bikes, and a Roundabouts. Cyclists can and should ride in the middle of the lane in motorcycle helmet is recommended if speeds of 20 km/h are exceeded. single-lane roundabouts (traffic circles), so that they are easily seen. Bicycle Lanes: Both types of E-bikes are required to use bicycle lanes Riding on the side of a lane encourages cars to overtake the cyclists, the whenever present. If there is a sign that specifies “Verbot für Motor- cause of most roundabout accidents. Cyclists should use clear hand sig- fahrräder” (motorbikes forbidden), Type 1 E-bikes, like regular bikes, nals to indicate their intention to move to the center of a lane before en- are always permitted, whereas Type 2 E-bikes are only permitted with tering the roundabout, as well as their intention to leave the traffic circle. the motor turned off. This is true for most of the Basel’s inner city, The Blind Spot. Despite the good side-view mirrors on trucks, there are where Type 2 E-bikes are only permitted without the motor running; areas around a truck where drivers are simply unable to see. These blind failure to turn off the motor can result in a fine. spots are especially dangerous for cyclists because they are lower than Parking: E-bikes can be parked anywhere where regular bikes are per- the truck’s cab and therefore even harder to notice. Travelling in this blind mitted. Unlike car parking, which is becoming more and more scarce in spot, as well as standing in the blind spot while waiting at a light or to turn, the city, bicycle parking is readily available and free. Fun fact: 10 E-bikes puts cyclists in mortal danger. Stay behind the truck or in front of the truck can be parked in the same space as 1 car! and remember—if you can’t see the driver, then the driver can’t see you! Greater Danger With E-Bikes: E-bike riders are in greater danger on the roads than riders of regular bicycles, due mainly to the increased speeds Cycling Classes for Kids and Adults attained—the higher speeds and weight of E-bikes necessitate a longer Until kids are primary-school age, they must ride their bikes on side- breaking distance than for regular bikes. E-bikes are not only fast, but walks alongside an adult, who must ride on the road. As soon as chil- unlike cars and motorbikes, they are relatively silent. Other road users dren are old enough to enter school, they are allowed to ride their bikes may underestimate the speed of E-bikes, so ride defensively. E-bike rid- on the regular roads. No mandatory tests are needed, but they have to ers should exercise greater prudence and completely master the bike’s be aware of the rules and know the road signs. maneuvers. While not mandatory, E-bike courses are highly recommended, especially for beginners or those without a car driver’s license. Practice Location If you would like your school-aged child to practice cycling in a safe Street Cycling Regulations environment, you can take them to the Verkehrsgarten Wasgenring, located on the border between Basel and Allschwil (Wasgenring 158). Basel is considered The Verkehrsgarten is an outdoor park that mimics a miniature city one of the most bicy- with streets, painted road lines, street signs, traffic lights, sidewalks, cle-friendly cities in bicycle paths, a tram crossing, and even a roundabout. The children Switzerland, with can ride along and practice turning, stopping, hand signals, reading many bicycle paths; signs, and changing lanes without the dangers of actual car traffic. The bicycle lanes, includ- site is free to use and is open Monday to Friday from 16:00–20:00 ing permission to use (Wednesday from 12:00–20:00) and on Saturday, Sunday, and school taxi and bus lanes; holidays from 08:00–20:00. flat-sided speed bumps for cyclists; Classes extra bicycle turning lanes at large inter- If you or your children would like to learn safe cycling, there are two sections; and many organizations that offer several types of classes to choose from for be- traffic lights that are ginners, intermediates, as well as for experienced riders who simply want to learn to navigate the streets of Basel more safely on a regular especially designed bicycle or an E-bike. to give cyclists the advantage. However, A-Kurse: These classes are for kids ages 6 and up accompanied by an despite this bicycle- adult. Here, kids learn about safe cycling in the Verkehrsgärten of the friendly infrastructure, Basel-Stadt police. The kids will learn basic skills, such as getting on numerous bicycle ac- and off the bike, turning correctly, and building confidence. The 2.5-hour cidents still occur each classes run either in the morning or afternoon and cost CHF 30 per year, most of which result from three tricky situations: left turns, round- child–adult pair (CHF 40 if there is more than one child per adult). There abouts, and blind spots. Safety tips for riding on the streets, as well are three classes on May 13, June 10, and August 19, but because they as these potentially hazardous situations are described below; to see fill up quickly, you should register now at www.provelo-beiderbasel.ch. some terrific short animated clips on how to best execute these maneu- B-Kurse: These classes are for kids ages 7 and up accompanied by an vers, go to www.pro-velo.ch/themen-und-angebote/verkehrssicherheit/ adult. In these classes, the kids go on actual city streets and learn the sicher-velofahren. rules of the road, proper riding etiquette, correct turns, and how to

22 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com manage roundabouts. The classes start with some practice exercises for the children in a safe area while the adults have a half hour of theory. The next of these 3-hour classes will be held on April 1; there will be a total of 10 sessions of this course to choose from in Basel-Stadt and Ba- selland until mid-September (except during school holidays). Check their website for the various dates and locations; classes fill up quickly, so register early at www.provelo-beiderbasel.ch. • Secure your bike! You should always park it in a clearly intended C-Kurse: These classes teach adults and kids starting at age 12 to ride bicycle-parking zone. Be sure to secure your bike with a high-qual- on the streets of Basel; from navigating difficult intersections to merg- ity chain, bracket, or armored cable lock. Whenever possible, se- ing on the main roads, bike paths, and low-traffic roads. There will be a cure the frame and one wheel together and lock your bike to the day-time C-Kurs in Basel on September 2, and two night-time C-Kurse parking stand. Secure or remove expensive removable bicycle parts, on November 1 and 8; register at www.provelo-beiderbasel.ch. and remember that quick-release fasteners are also more conve- C-Kurse for E-bikes: This is a new course to help teach teens and adults nient to thieves. Whenever possible, leave your bike in a cellar or to learn safety at higher speeds with E-bikes. This class is given in two garage overnight. parts and will include both theory and practice, where course instructors • A GPS tracking system helps in finding a stolen bike. GPS trackers take participants into a recreational area, a quiet neighborhood, and are available as stand-alone units or as built-in devices for bicycles; eventually city traffic to help assess the risks and teach appropriately both can easily be installed on the bicycle by the user. As soon as the quick reaction times. The classes will be held on two evenings from bike is moved after the installation, the GPS tracker continuously 18:00–20:00 and cost CHF 90 for both. There is one session in spring and transmits its position. At the same time, it sends an alarm by SMS one session in autumn; register at www.provelo-beiderbasel.ch. or e-mail to the user, who can track the location of their bike online Bicycle Riding for Adults: The organization Gsünder Basel offers several and report it to the emergency telephone number 117 of the police. courses for adults who have never learned to ride a bicycle. In a safe • Be sure to talk to your insurance agent about your bicycle’s cover- environment, participants will learn the balance and coordination age. Bicycles are usually insured under your household insurance, needed for riding and turning, as well as road safety. Those who are but this may vary depending on whether your bicycle was stolen ready will be able to ride on a quiet neighborhood street on the last day. from inside your garage or home or from another location. For cov- The classes include 2-hour sessions on the same weekday for 5 con- erage of your bicycles away from home, you will need a supplemen- secutive weeks (morning and afternoon classes are available); they will tary clause stating “simple theft off-premises” in your household- take place either at Allschwiler Weiher (Monday, Wednesday, and content insurance. Additionally, fast E-bikes are often not covered Thursday) or at the Schulhaus Horburg (Tuesday). These classes will due to their speed and may therefore require a separate rider. be taught in High German, so they are particularly suitable for foreign- • Always report the theft of your bicycle to the police; this is the only ers. You can bring your own bicycle and helmet or you can borrow them way to ensure that it will be returned to you if recovered and may be on site. The total cost for the beginner class is CHF 65, which includes necessary for an insurance claim. You can register the theft of your a catered snack break. Courses will start in the last week of April, but bicycle at any police station in Switzerland; bring your I.D. and you should register quickly as they fill up fast. “Velopass” if you have it. Check for a station near you online at For adults who know how to ride a bike but are not quite confident rid- www.polizei.bs.ch. ing on city streets, there is a less intensive 3-evening class, for 2 hours • Before reporting your bicycle stolen, consider if it may have been each evening. These classes are offered on either Monday, Tuesday, or lawfully towed or removed. Bikes, E-bikes, motorbikes, or motor- Thursday at Allschwiler Weiher; they start in June and cost CHF 39 for cycles are often removed if found parked or abandoned in inappro- the three evenings. priate locations, or if parked near the location of an upcoming pa- To register for an adult class, call 061-551-0120 or go to their website, rade or event like Fasnacht. These bikes are then securely stored in click on “Alle Kurse & Veranstaltungen,” then scroll down to “Velofahr a central facility, the “Velosammelstelle” (bike collection location) kurse.” www.gsuenderbasel.ch at Prattelerstrasse 27 in Basel, where they can be picked up by their lawful owner. You can call them at 061-201-7130 or 061-201-7131, Protect Yourself Against Bike Theft or register your loss at the Zeughaus in the main building at Bicycle theft is on the Zeughausstrasse 2, ground floor, office 28. rise, and the Kantons- polizei therefore start- ed a campaign in 2016 Computer Support in english entitled “Machen Sie Schluss mit Velodieben” Dipl. PC/LAN Supporter (Put an end to bicycle theft). Through various Mac & Windows stands, placards, radio spots, and information Basel & Region flyers, they are trying to raise awareness of the various ways you can help protect your bike against theft. Here are some recommendations: » Mobile: 078 892 02 19 • Fill out a "Velopass" (back of the card shown above). These are avail- » [email protected] able at all police stations and are free of charge. On the pass, you register your bicycle’s details along with your own contact details, » www.dccs.ch so that your bicycle can be returned to you in the event of theft, loss, or towing; this can also be helpful for an insurance claim. photo credit: © susanne hiller April 2017 23 Workshops, Tours, and Education in Basel

teries of Time) exhibit. You can, for example, uncover the secret of the Inca mummy with the help of 3-D glasses or make a small mummy and then wrap it up according to all the secret rules of the trade. You can send hieroglyphic messages or immerse yourself in the Museumskino (cinema). Enjoy a varied day for the whole family from 10:00–17:00; entrance is free! www.nmbs.ch

Talk—Curating: Lectures from the Exhibition Maker’s Practice April 4 Diana Campbell Betancourt, artistic director and chief curator at the Samdani Art Foundation and Dhaka Art Summit, will be giving an English talk entitled, “Developing spaces for the curatorial in South Asia” from 18:15–19:15 in the New Building of the Kunstmuseum Basel; admission is free and no pre-registration is required. https://kunstmuseumbasel.ch

Mummies From the DVD-Player April 6 Ancient Egyptian amulets project holograms into the air and show the way to the gods’ tombs. Hollywood and Co. prey on our anxieties for entertainment. Art historian and Egyptologist Christine Pössmeier will be giving a lecture in the context of the special exhibit “Mumien—Rätsel der Zeit” (Mummies—Mysteries of Time). She will explore our fascination with the land on the Nile and its ancient secrets. This German-language talk will take place from 18:30–19:30. www.nmbs.ch Tour of the Ape House at the Basel Zoo April 1 Easter Fun at Spielzeugmuseum Riehen During this tour organized by the Programm für Elternbildung (PEB, Program for Parent Education), families with children ages 6 and up April 8 and 9 will learn about the various species of monkeys and apes and their dif- The Spielzeugmuseum Riehen is organizing some Easter-related work- ferent social systems at the Affenhaus (ape house) of the Basel Zoo. shops and activities on this weekend. In addition to their ongoing Easter Watch how small marmoset fathers and sons carry the young ones shop and Easter-egg market, they will be hosting an egg-decorating around or how the huge male gorilla defends his harem of several fe- workshop from 14:00–16:30 on both days. Kids from age 6 (younger if males. The tour is in German, runs from 17:00–18:00, and costs CHF 30 accompanied by an adult) and adults can decorate their own eggs using for the whole family; zoo entry is extra. You can register online on the interesting tie-dying techniques. Cost for this workshop is CHF 5. In ad- PEB website under “Familienkurse,” by clicking on “Anmelden” for dition, from 12:00–16:00 they will be exploring Easter traditions, egg workshop number 19. traditions, and games in the interior courtyard of the museum. www.peb-basel.ch www.spielzeugmuseumriehen.ch

“Fish Plate” Workshop Crockery Stories: Making Pots the Roman Way April 1 and 2 April 9 With their depictions of mystical ocean life, decorative dolphins, and mys- Like on a real archeological excavation, participants will be able to handle terious mythical creatures, ancient “fish plates” have fascinated people original 2,000-years-old shards and ask the questions: What did the whole for centuries. For the last few days, the Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel vessel look like? How did the Romans use it? You can find out how Roman is showing a special exhibit of these plates that even today pose many dishes were made on the potter’s wheel, put together broken beakers and questions. As part of this exhibition called “The Girl and the Sea,” all are pots, and model your own bowl of clay. This workshop from 13:00–14:30 invited from 13:30–17:30 to join the last two associated workshops for will be held in English at Augusta Raurica; meeting point is at the tent on young and old. Those enthralled with these phenomenal plates can put the forum of Augusta Raurica. Suitable for children from school age; cost their own fantastical story on a fish plate that they can of course take is CHF 16 for adults and CHF 8 for children, which must be paid at the home afterwards. Children ages 6 and up may participate if accompanied museum reception and includes entrance to the museum. by an adult. Participation is free and there is no need to register for the www.museenbasel.ch workshop, although you may need to wait for a turn. www.spielzeug-welten-museum-basel.ch Family Day at the Monet Exhibit April 9 Family Sunday at the Mummy Exhibit This special Family Day at the Fondation Beyeler is designed to allow April 2 children, adolescents, and their parents a fun day of art at the Monet The Naturhistorisches Museum Basel is inviting families for a day of exhibit. From 10:00–18:00, there will be art workshops in the park, the learning and fun at the “Mumien—Rätsel der Zeit” (Mummies—Mys- museum, and the studio that will encourage playful and experimental

24 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com examination of the works and themes of the exhibition. Informative a freelance editor, director, and producer at the Swiss station SRF Kul- short tours will offer exciting encounters with the original works, and turplatz, participants will be immersed for a day in the world of filming. museum games invite you to experience the exhibition playfully as well Bring your ideas with you and go behind as well as in front of the camera. as interactively. Guided tours, workshops, and museum games, as well Experience how a professional trailer can be created with a smartphone. as entry for everyone under age 25 are free; adults need only pay regu- The videos that are created at this workshop will be posted on their lar entrance. homepage and Facebook page, so the signature of a guardian is re- www.fondationbeyeler.ch quired for each application. The workshop will be held in German from 09:00–17:00; the number of participants is limited to eight, so sign up quickly with Kerstin Abstreiter at [email protected] or by phone at 077-400-4254. www.stadtbibliothekbasel.ch

Radio Workshop for Youths April 19–21 The Creative Club of the local library Bibliothek Breite is inviting youths ages 10–14 who are interested in the world of radio for a 3-day Ger- man-language workshop. Participants will work together to produce a radio broadcast on the subject “75 Jahre Jugendarbeit Basel” (75 years of youth work in Basel). Participants will do everything themselves— from researching, interviewing, and recording to moderating and cutting. The first two days are devoted to information gathering, visiting different places in Basel, conducting interviews, and deciding on the music. On the third day, participants will record the program directly in the studio of Radio X, under the guidance of a professional from the radio school klipp+klang. Your clip will be broadcast on Radio X and can also be heard on the website of Radioschule klipp+klang. The workshop will be held from 10:00–17:00 on Wednesday and Thursday and Science for Families from 14:00–17:00 on Friday. A maximum of eight youths can partici- April 9 pate, so sign up quickly with Kerstin Abstreiter at kabstreiter@ The University of Basel has a German-language program designed to stadtbibliothekbasel.ch or by phone at 077-400-4254. stimulate families’ interest in science. Café Scientifique takes place www.stadtbibliothekbasel.ch one Sunday per month from 15:00–17:00, with specialists in various fields of research giving talks in a relaxed café atmosphere. There is no fee and no registration required. Simply show up at the Universität Ba- Talk—Carlo Ratti: Senseable Cities sel, Totengässlein 3 in Basel. This month’s topic is “Vom Mars für die April 20 Erde lernen” (Learning about Earth from Mars). To gain insights into Architect and engineer Professor Carlo Ratti teaches at the Massachu- the origin of life on Earth, researchers often look to our neighboring setts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he directs the Senseable City planet. In millions of years, Mars has hardly changed, so its surface is Lab. He is founding partner of the design and innovation office Carlo very similar to that of the young Earth. Researchers at various Swiss Ratti Associati. His work has been exhibited in places like the Venice universities are involved in the planning of the next Mars mission of the Biennale, New York’s MoMA, and London’s Science Museum. Two of his European Space Agency (ESA). Among other things, they want to inves- projects—the Digital Water Pavilion and the Copenhagen Wheel—were tigate why the climate on Mars, in contrast to Earth, is now much cold- hailed by Time Magazine as “best inventions of the year.” In his lecture, er and drier. What has prevented the same development on Earth? he will explore how the increasing deployment of sensors and hand- http://cafe.unibas.ch/cafe/programm/ held electronics is allowing a new approach to the study of the built environment. This English-language talk will take place at the Vitra De- sign Museum in Weil am Rhein, Germany, at 18:30; admission is free. Kids Lab www.design-museum.de April 9, 12, and 19 The University of Basel organizes three workshops per month (in Ger- man) where children ages 6–13 can explore a topic related to the month’s Café Scientifique. Children can attend the Kids Lab on Sunday, which takes place at the same time as the adult Café Scientifique talk (15:00–17:00), or on one the following two Wednesdays from 14:30– 16:30. This month’s topic is entitled “Expedition Mars.” Although the planet Mars is our neighbor in the solar system, no one has ever visited it. What would it be like to live on the “red planet”? Come on a journey to alien planets, meteorites, and dying suns. http://cafe.unibas.ch/kidslab/programm

Film Workshop for Teens April 10 The Creative Club of the local library Bibliothek Breite is inviting teens ages 11–16 who are interested in making an advertisement video for their reading contest “readytoread 2017” to join this workshop. Led by photo credit: © zoo basel (tour of ape house); © president and fellows of harvard college, foto: imaging department (claude monet, la cabane du douanier); April 2017 25 © carlo ratti associati, photo max tomasinelli Workshops, Tours, and Education in Basel (continued)

Robo Wunderkind April 22 and 23 The Austrian company Robo Technologies has been awarded numerous prizes for its Robo Wunderkind toy, from as early as the initial crowdfunding phase. Suitable for both children and adults, these colorful bricks filled with processors, sensors, and motors can be playfully connected and just as easily programmed and brought to life. Through- out an entire weekend, the Vitra Design Museum is offering children and adults the opportunity to drop in and explore the manifold possibilities offered by Robo Wunderkind. This German/English event will start at 12:00 on both days and admission is free. www.design-museum.de

Tour—Claude Monet Exhibit designed around a theme and includes an interactive exploration of April 23 classic stories, songs, and rhymes in English, as well as a simple craft related to the overall theme for the children to complete and take home. To mark its 20th anniversary, the Fondation Beyeler is presenting mas- Presented by storyteller Jeanne Darling, Toddler Tales takes place terpieces by one of the most important and best-loved artists, Claude from 10:15–10:45 at the Basel West library (Allschwilerstrasse 90) ev- Monet. From 15:00–16:00, there will be an English-language public ery fourth Tuesday of the month and is ideal for children ages 9 months tour of the exhibition, which celebrates light and color, illustrating the to 4 years. Participation is free of charge and no registration is required. artistic development of the great French painter from Impressionism to his famous late work. Claude Monet was a great pioneer who found the www.stadtbibliothekbasel.ch key to the secret garden of modern painting and opened everyone’s eyes to a new way of seeing the world. Admission to the museum dur- Tour—Happy Arabia? Myth and Reality in the Land of the ing this special exhibit is CHF 28 for adults (CHF 50 for the whole fam- Queen of Sheba ily with Familienpass) and, for this year, free for everyone up to age 25. April 28 The tour costs an additional CHF 7. Note that a French tour of this exhibit will take place on April 30. The Antikenmuseum Basel is hosting an exhibition that illuminates the little-known area of ancient Southern Arabia (current Yemen) with ar- www.fondationbeyeler.ch tifacts from the days of huge caravans with exotic goods on the incense road—beguiling fragrances, gold, silver, and precious stones as signs Toddler Tales of infinite wealth. There will be an English-language tour of this special exhibit at 18:00. The tour costs CHF 7 plus admission to the museum; April 25 registration is necessary at 061-201-1212. Toddler Tales is designed to engage young listeners as they discover www.antikenmuseumbasel.ch the wonderful world of books and the fun of language. Each session is

Basel for Newcomers—Live, Learn, and Enjoy Visit to the Chrischona Tower April 29 April 26 On this tour, specially designed for new residents of the city, you can A visit to the Chrischonaturm get to know the city and at the same time gain some valuable tips for (Chrischona tower) in Bettingen is day-to-day life, such as public transport, post, and healthcare. You will a must! On this afternoon, the PEB also receive useful information on where to shop, the many cultural takes families on a 1-hour tour (in institutions in the city, and possibilities for spending your leisure time. German) of the tower that is the This is a joint project by the Presidential Department of the canton tallest building in Switzerland Basel-Stadt and Basel Tourism and is designed to make new residents (250.77 m) and is responsible for of the city feel welcome and at home as quickly as possible. The tour in much of the radio and television English is from 10:00–12:30 and costs CHF 5; meeting point is at the network transmission in the area. Basel Tourist & Hotel Information at the SBB train station. You can con- You will also visit the 47th floor of tact them at [email protected]. the tower and enjoy the wonderful panoramic views. For safety rea- www.basel.com/en/Media/Offers/Basel-for-newcomers son, only one child per adult is allowed, and children must be Special Tour of the Basel Zoo 6 years or older to participate. April 29 There are two time slots, from 15:00–16:00 and from 16:00–17:00; From 17:00–18:00 on this Saturday afternoon, the PEB takes families cost is CHF 30 for one adult plus on a special tour (in German) of the Basel Zoo. Conceived for families one child. You can register online with kids starting at primary-school age, this 1-hour tour will be full of on the PEB website under “Famil- surprises, so you will have to wait and see. The cost is CHF 35 for the ienkurse,” by clicking on “An- whole family; zoo entry not included. You can register online on the melden” for workshop number 20. PEB website under “Familienkurse,” by clicking on “Anmelden” for workshop number 21. www.peb-basel.ch www.peb-basel.ch

26 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com Workshop—Man, Body, Pose: Figurative Drawing From a Model April 29; May 6, 13, and 20 This four-session workshop on four consecutive Saturdays in April and May is an intensive course for teens ages 12–16 on learning to draw the human body. During the theoretical and analytical part, you will learn International about the anatomy of the human body and its proportions. You can observe the human figure closely by means of a model, and you will learn about different techniques and tools to help you represent the body in School space in a two-dimensional medium. You will then experiment with the staging of a person in a picture and observe gestures and poses. In this workshop, participants can deepen their drawing abilities and develop Rheinfelden and expand their own imagery. This workshop offered by k’werk costs CHF 120; places fill up quickly, so register now! www.kwerk.ch

Jukibu Intercultural Library Events Jukibu is a multi-cultural library that houses books for children and adolescents in over 50 languages, their largest collection being English-language books. Below is the schedule of some of the foreign-language events organized at the library in April. Please visit their website for a detailed list of activities and opening hours or to become a member at www.jukibu.ch. You can also check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/jukibu. Note that the library is closed during the 2-week Easter break (April 9–23) except for Wednesday afternoons from 15:00–18:00.

Date and Time Event / Ages

April 1, 10:30–12:00 Storytelling in German and Japanese (Children and their parents) ■ April 5, 15:30–17:00 Storytelling in German English-medium day school: (Parents with toddlers) Kindergarten and Primary sections

April 7, 17:00–19:00 Bookbinding workshop for kids ■ Internationally recognised programmes (Children ages 9–12) and qualiﬁ cations April 26, 15:30–17:00 Storytelling in German ■ German second language (Parents with toddlers) of instruction April 28, 17:00–19:00 Bookbinding workshop for kids ■ Individual coaching and mentoring (Children ages 9–12) ■ Part time options available April 29, 10:30–11:30 Storytelling in English with the BCT (Parents with toddlers) April 29, 10:30–11:30 Storytelling in French and German Global (Children and their parents) and April 29, 10:00-14:00 Information day at Markthalle JUKIBU storytelling in various languages local Passion for English, French and Greek Speaking learning and success Psychological and Coaching Services For more information, please contact us on: Gina Kouri Tel: +41 61 831 06 06 | [email protected] Clinical and Health www.isrh.ch Psychologist, MSc Certified Coach, ICF

“I am who I choose to become” www.kouricoaching.com Erlkönigweg 23 — 4058 Basel — Tel. +41 79 370 88 53 photo credit: © robo technologies gmbh; © wladyslaw sojka, www.sojka.photo (st. chrischona) April 2017 27 ISRH_Inserat_en_IB_world_90x270mm_Basel_Family_Magazin.indd 1 21.01.2016 13:21:02

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with her lover Aegisthus she kills her husband. Her son Orestes sees himself forced to avenge this murder and, overcoming all his doubts, kills his own mother. Which is worse: murdering a husband or a mother? Calixto Bieito will direct this family saga of the house of Atreus at the Theater Basel with actors, singers, choruses, and an orchestra, combining ancient images with a view of Europe today. This cross- artform project produced by the opera and theater departments will be performed in old Greek and German with English surtitles. Tickets are CHF 50–118 (CHF 27–61 for students). www.theater-basel.ch

Theater—Carousel April 2 and 29 Giacomo Puccini, George Gershwin, and Kurt Weill all tried in vain to persuade Hungarian playwright Ferenc Molnár to give them the rights to set his famous play “Liliom” to music. It was not until the mid-1940s, that the successful musical writers Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein succeeded in convincing Molnár, now living in exile in New York, to grant them permission. In “Carousel,” their adaptation of Molnár’s Hungarian “suburban legend,” Rodgers and Hammerstein transplanted the plot from Budapest to a working district on the Ameri- can East Coast during the Industrial Revolution. It centers on the mal- adjusted showman Billy Bigelow, who gets deeper and deeper into trou- ble and disaster when he is no longer able to provide for his pregnant wife. This work by Rodgers and Hammerstein, consisting of drama, musical theater, and dance, will be performed in English and German, Tap Factory with English and German surtitles, at the Theater Basel; for ages 12 and April 2 up. Tickets are CHF 67–137 for adults and CHF 36–71 for youth. The magic mix of quilting, urban percussion, invented instruments, www.theater-basel.ch ground and aerial acrobatics, hip hop, and comedy are all a part of this successful recipe. Critics have already compared the French-American troop Tap Factory with successful groups such as Stomp, Tap Doges, Portuguese Wine Tasting and Blue Man Group. This tour offers audiences an opportunity to dis- March 30 – April 1 cover the exceptional talents of Gilles Guenat, Dorel Surbeck (eight-time If you are a fan of Portuguese wine, Gomes Wein in Basel (Spalenring 150) world champion in different categories of quilted dance), and Jérémie will be hosting their spring tasting of over 50 top-quality wines from Champagne (finalist of the TV show “So You Think You Can Dance”). Portugal on Thursday and Friday from 16:00–20:00 and on Saturday Catch the explosive, high-octane rhythms at the Musical Theater Basel from 12:00–16:00; entrance is free. at 19:00; tickets are CHF 49–79 and can be bought through Ticketcorner. www.gomes-weine.ch http://musicaltheaterbasel.ch

ABBA Musical—Thank You for the Music Angelo Branduardi—The Hits Tour 2017 April 1 April 3 The biographical musical “Thank You for the Music” tells the story of Angelo Branduardi’s dis- ABBA, from “Waterloo” to their last performance in 1982. The perfectly tinctive voice, his masterly matched performers give the impression of experiencing ABBA live on playing of the violin, his stage. All the great hits are faithfully arranged in their original English rousing songs, and his version and are complemented with historical video recordings to tell charm still draw the audi- the story. This show will stop for one night at the Musical Theater in ence under their spell. He Basel; tickets are CHF 81.90–116.90 for adults and CHF 66.70–101.90 will be taking his biggest for children and students. hits like “La Pulce d’Acqua” www.ticketcorner.ch and “Alla Fiera dell’Est” on a big European tour, “The Hits Tour 2017.” Angelo Musical Theater—Oresteia Branduardi, who began his April 1, 3, 6, and 21 musical career throughout Europe in the 1980s, has to date released over 50 albums, of which more In an unbreakable cycle of revenge and counter-revenge, generations than 80 million copies have been sold. His symbiosis of classical music of the mythical house of Atreus have slaughtered each other battling and traditional folk music has fascinated his fans for decades, and their for the throne. The members of Mycenae’s royal family are so steeped appreciation is growing steadily. Don’t miss this master of his discipline, in guilt that not even the gods can tell the difference between right and who is phenomenal at enchanting audiences, at the Musical Theater in wrong any more. Agamemnon returns victorious from the Trojan Wars Basel; tickets are CHF 51.40–81.90 and can be bought through Ticket to be greeted by his wife Clytemnestra with the knife she has been corner. sharpening to murder him—in response to his following an oracle and sacrificing their daughter to secure good fortune for his fleet. Together http://actnews.ch

28 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com Time) in the evening, here is your chance. You can visit this special exhibit at your leisure from 18:00–23:00 for free, followed by a relaxing drink with friends at the museum bar (drinks are extra). www.nmb.bs.ch

Dr. Feelgood April 8 The group Dr. Feelgood, founded in 1971 by the singer Lee Bril- leaux, is still known today for their rhythm & blues concerts. They are one of the few bands who were successful in the “Brit- ish Blues Boon” and “Punk” mu- Opera—Don Giovanni sic. The band became famous in April 4, 7, 9, 17, 22, and 27 the U.K. with their first album The character of Don Giovanni is regarded as hedonism personified: a “Stupidity” with tracks such as seducer, bon viveur, and egoist, promising nothing but the sensuality of “Roxette,” “Back in the night,” the moment. For him, there are no boundaries, either social or legal. and “Milk and alcohol”—but it was the song “See you later, alligator” His entire life is devoted exclusively to personal pleasure. However, his that won them the golden disc award. Relive the ‘70s rock like you nev- powers of seductions are never entirely successful and he remains a er experienced it before at the Metro Club by Grand Casino Basel. You promise unfulfilled. The hopes that he dashes, the people he abandons can buy tickets online in advance for CHF 32 or at the box office for along the way—even as a result of murder—bother him little. Following CHF 38. Note that entrance to the casino, its bars, restaurants, and the murder of Donna Anna’s father and a failed attempt to seduce her, events hall is only permitted to people 18 years and older. Don Giovanni has to flee from her and her fiancé, as well as from Don- www.grandcasinobasel.com na Elvira, another of his scorned victims. The chase eventually ends in a cemetery, where Don Giovanni is invited to dinner by a statue, at the end of which he will be devoured by the Earth. Normality has been re- Titanic Live Concert established and good has (apparently) triumphed. Mozart’s musical April 8 comedy questions to what extent the limits placed on our social behav- Titanic Live Concert is a show created thanks to the musical genius of ior should be lifted: Which values do we want to hold on to and which Robin Gibb, a member of the legendary Bee Gees, and his son R.J. This would we be better off getting rid of? What does personal freedom show was born out of Gibb’s desire to attract the audience to classical mean? The production is directed by the British director Richard Jones, music and to move and amaze them by experimenting with new forms whose work has thrilled audiences at opera houses around the world. of musical expression, such as the crossover of pop and classical music. This coproduction between Theater Basel and the National Opera Lon- Inspired by the centennial of the Titanic’s sinking, Gibb created a unique don will be sung in Italian, with English and German surtitles; mini- show by enriching the cinema classic with an appealing and innovative mum age is 12. Tickets are CHF 60–137. technology, uniting music, cinema, and theater and creating a show with www.theater-basel.ch visual emotions that is a true revolution in the field. The use of hologram technology, or the creation of a virtual environment through image pro- jection, gives the audience the feeling of not only seeing the show, but of AFTER HOURS—Chillen im Museum participating in it. Don’t miss this emotional, touching, and critically ac- April 6 claimed show, with live orchestra and choir, at the St. Jakobshalle in If you are interested in seeing the Naturhistorisches Museum Basel’s Basel. Tickets are CHF 69.20–117.40 and can be purchased online. current exhibit “Mumien—Rätsel der Zeit” (Mummies—Mysteries of www.ticketcorner.ch

Best of John Williams cannot be left out—“Star Wars.” In addition to famous themes and mel- April 5 odies of the episodes I-VI, music from “Star Wars VII—The Force Awakens” will also be performed. This unforgettable night will take place at the The legendary film music of the 5-time Oscar and 12-time Grammy Hallenstadion in Zürich; tickets are CHF 81.90–161.90. award winner John Williams (living artist with the most Oscar nomina- tions) will be presented in a spectacular light and LED stage show that www.actnews.ch will be accompanied by an over 70-strong orchestra, under the direction of star conductor Claudio Vandelli. The audience will dive acousti- cally and visually into the emotional worlds of the films, while a mod- erator entertains throughout the evening with facts and anecdotes about films, directors, actors, and John Williams himself. “The Best of John Williams” show takes you into Harry Potter’s mystical magical world; accompanies Harrison Ford on his adventures as Indiana Jones; tells the story of little Elliott with the extraterrestrial being, E.T.; and lets you experience the gigantic world of dinosaurs on the Pacific island of Isla Nublar in “Jurassic Park.” The touching melodies of the epic Holocaust drama “Schindler’s List” provide thoughtful moments, and the unforgettable notes of “Jaws” will conjure up memories of fears. Of course, the soundtrack of the biggest science-fiction saga in film history

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Dance Night April 8 “Tanznacht40” dance parties are for those who have at least 40 years under their belts. The event will run from 21:00–03:00 at Club One (at Kaserne) in Basel and will feature DJ Bruno. Friends, couples, and sin- gles are welcome; admission is CHF 15. www.tanznacht40.ch

Cuban Beats All Stars April 9 Take great urban beats, bolshie rap, and lively Hip-Hop, joined by some classical Cuban beats, and all of this mixed by the widely celebrated and prize-decorated DJ Datflex. With their debut album “La Receta,” the Cuban Beats All Stars have already toured Europe and South Amer- Branford Marsalis Quartet with Special Guest Kurt Elling ica several times and entertained on the biggest stages worldwide. April 12 Some of the Cuban Beats All Stars musicians have also made a name Two exceptional American jazz musicians at a rare summit meeting: for themselves as a part of the successful Cuban band “Orishas.” The tenor and soprano saxophonist Branford Marsalis has been transform- Z7 will be bringing them in this new formation to the Metro Club by ing jazz, classical, and pop for over three decades. His play, which for Grand Casino Basel. You can buy tickets online in advance for CHF 28 him is always a form of storytelling, draws on the celebration of the or at the box office for CHF 32. The concert starts at 20:00; doors and melodic and goes beyond chronological and stylistic arrangements. His box office open at 19:30. Note that entrance to the casino, its bars, res- quartet, with the humorous Joey Calderazzo on piano, Russell Hall on taurants, and events hall is only permitted to people 18 years and older. bass, and hotshot Justin Faulkner on drums, opens now for a special www.grandcasinobasel.com encounter—Grammy-crowned guest singer Kurt Elling. These two exceptional musicians will be coming to the Burghof in Lörrach, Germany, with their project “Upward Spiral;” the album of the same name was released in June 2016. The performance will start at 20:00; tickets can be purchased online and are € 44–54. www.burghof.com

Joey De Francesco April 11 Joey de Francesco, one of the United States’ best current jazz Hammond organist, embodies the talent of the musical legacy of Jimmy Smith. He signed his first record contract with Columbia Records at the young age Rock Meets Classic 2017 of 16 and played throughout his career with greats like Miles Davis, April 18 David Sanborn, George Benson, and John McLaughlin. De Francesco, At this fantastic concert extravaganza, world-famous rock hits meet who could also be described as the Oscar Peterson of the Hammond classic in a way that is guaranteed to give you goose bumps. The Mat organ, will be playing at the Q4 jazz club (lower level of Hotel Schützen) Sinner Band and the Prague Bohemian Symphony Orchestra are on in Rheinfelden, only a 2-minute walk from the Rheinfelden train sta- stage, accompanied by stars that have made rock history with their voic- tion. Public car parking is available in front of the hotel. Tickets are es: Don Felder, former member of the Eagles was responsible for hits CHF 50 for adults and CHF 10 for students (with I.D.); reserve them at like “Hotel California;” singer-songwriter Rick Springfield, wrote time- [email protected] or for dinner and concert at 061-836-2525. less hits like “Jessie’s girl” and “Celebrate youth;” and Steve Lukather, www.jazzclubq4.ch founding member of TOTO, was made famous by hymns like “Africa,” “Rosanna,” and “Hold the line.” The line-up also features the power Italian Wine Tasting duos of Mick Box and Bernie Shaw from Uriah Heep, as well as Bob Catley and Tony Clarkin from Magnum, who celebrate their timeless April 11, 12, 13, and 15 songs with unmistakable voices and melodic hard rock. Rock meets Mövenpick Weinkeller (Haltingerstrasse 101) in Basel is hosting a tast- Classic has established itself in recent years as a not-to-be-missed op- ing of Italian and other wines from their current catalogue on Tuesday portunity to experience a legendary cross-over project in a grand atmo- to Thursday until 20:00, as well as on Saturday until 16:00 (closed Fri- sphere. The show will be coming to the Hallenstadion in Zürich; tickets day). The event is free of charge and the staff at Mövenpick is always are CHF 135–155. If you hold a Migros Cumulus Card, you can purchase happy to assist you in English. your tickets online at a 20% rebate at www.cumulus-ticketshop.ch. www.moevenpick-wein.com www.goodnews.ch

30 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com Simple Minds will be presenting Karen Lovely and her band at the Atlantis in Basel, April 19 for an up-close-and-personal blues experience. The show starts at 20:30 on Friday (doors open at 20:00) and at 21:00 on Saturday (doors With over 60 million albums sold, numerous number-1 albums, and open at 19:00); tickets are CHF 49 on Friday and CHF 59 on Saturday. songs such as “Don’t you,” “Alive and kicking,” “Mandela day,” and “Belfast child,” which remain forever in the collective musical memory, www.groovenow.ch Simple Minds is still hard at work today. Singer Jim Kerr and his band mates still stand for melodic pathos and those ingredients that defined African Angels pop and rock in the ‘80s and ‘90s—synthesizer, electronic drum sounds, and hymnic songs. Their latest and 17th album (released in November April 22 2016) is mix of stripped down and re-imagined songs spanning their The Cape Town Opera Chorus, eclectic and illustrious career. On the lead single “Promised you a mir- the world-renowned vocal en- acle,” the band is joined by fellow Scot KT Tunstall, whose distinctive semble of the first-class opera vocals, acoustic strumming, and rolling bass groove transform a piece company in Cape Town, is on of music that was the band’s first pure pop song when it was released tour again. With moving gospel, in 1982. Simple Minds will be gracing the stage at the KKL Konzertsaal passionate opera melodies, in Luzern. Tickets start at CHF 81.90. and ancient traditional African rhythms, the vocalists show- www.ticketcorner.ch case the heartbeat of the black continent. The grandiose voic- Soy de Cuba es of the Cape Town Opera Chorus in their production April 21 “African Angels” will ensure a Fiery dances to pul- thrilling concert performance sating rhythms, emo- with goose bumps at the Musi- tional singing, and a cal Theater in Basel. Tickets moving love story range from CHF 49.40–89.90, against the brilliant half price for kids under age 16. backdrop of Havana— www.ticketcorner.ch Soy de Cuba leads the audience on an unforgettable journey into Kyle Gass Band the heart of the Ca- April 22 ribbean island. At the center is the young The Kyle Gass Band is an American rock band from Los Angeles. Ayala, who comes to Formed in 2011 by Tenacious D acoustic guitarist and vocalist Kyle Havana to try her luck Gass, the band is fronted by vocalist and guitarist Mike Bray and also as a dancer. But while features electric guitarist John Konesky (also of Tenacious D), bassist she quickly gets to Jason Keene, and drummer Tim Spier. The Kyle Gass Band will be play- know the shadows of ing at the Metro Club by Grand Casino Basel. You can buy tickets online this dazzling world, in advance for CHF 32 or at the box office for CHF 35. Note that en- Ayala does not give trance to the casino, its bars, restaurants, and events hall is only per- up; she will prove mitted to people 18 years and older. herself as a dancer www.grandcasinobasel.com and conquer the heart of her great love. Soy de Cuba celebrates an exciting and multifaceted culture—the music of Cuba, its unmistakable variety of rhythms and Houston Person Quartet Feat. Dena DeRose dances, and the people themselves. Authentic film footage immerses April 23 the audience in the pulsating life of Havana. The original Cuban sounds The experienced saxophonist Houston Person has always embraced delivered by the live band prove that music and dance are simply in the the rich and sensitive tenor tradition of Gene Ammons, especially when blood of the Cubans. With their fiery exclamation “Soy de Cuba” (I come playing alongside organists. Since recording his first album as a leader, from Cuba!), the first-class Cuban ensemble will be coming to the Musi- “Underground Soul” in 1966, Houston has released nearly 100 albums cal Theater in Basel; tickets are CHF 39.20–89.90. with various prestigious labels and played with the likes of Charles www.ticketcorner.ch Brown, Ron Carter, Lena Horne, Etta Jones, and Lou Rawls. The pianist, singer, and pedagogue Dena DeRose began playing the piano at the age of three. She quickly learned that through singing, she could Lady Sings the Blues—Karen Lovely and Pacific Northwest bring more lyricism and phrasing into her piano playing. In addition to All-Stars her own trio, DeRose has worked with such great names as Randy April 21 and 22 Brecker, Ray Brown, Marian McPartland, Benny Golson, and Benny With her highly praised third studio album, “Ten Miles of Bad Road,” Green. Houston Person and Dena DeRose will be accompanied by Ig- Karen Lovely has definitely joined the major league of contemporary nasi Gonzalez on bass and Mario Gonzi on drums at the Q4 jazz bar in blues and soul singers. Several times nominated for best female artist Rheinfelden, located in the lower level of Hotel Schützen, which is only at the Blues Music Awards and best contemporary female artist, the a 2-minute walk from the Rheinfelden train station. Public car parking charismatic singer-songwriter from Portland (Oregon) has been hailed is available in front of the hotel. Tickets are CHF 45 for adults and as a worthy successor to the unforgettable “Queen of the Blues,” Koko CHF 10 for students (with I.D.); reserve them at [email protected] or Taylor. In 2016, she won the “Muddy Award” for performance of the year for dinner and concert at 061-836-2525. with the band that will accompany her on stage in Basel. Groove Now! www.jazzclubq4.ch photo credit: © cuban beats all stars; © palma kolansky (branford marsalis/kurt elling); © jay gilbert (rick springfield/rock meets classic); © philippe fretault (soy de cuba); April 2017 31 © kim stevens (african angels)

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Milow to the Metro Club by Grand Casino Basel with some fresh urban beats. You can buy tickets online in advance for CHF 38 for regular seating or CHF 48 for balcony seating, or at the box office for CHF 45 and CHF 58. Note that entrance to the casino, its bars, restaurants, and events hall is only permitted to people 18 years and older. www.grandcasinobasel.com

Hagen Quartett April 23 Clarinetist Jörg Widmann will accompany the Hagen Quartett to play works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johannes Brahms at the Musical Theater Basel at 19:30. Tickets are CHF 40–110 and can be purchased online. Milow www.konzerte-basel.ch April 23 With his new album “Modern Heart,” Milow is exploring a new and inter- All You Need Is Love!—Das Beatles Musical esting music style and creates a link between folk music and soul-pop. His top hits, such as “Ayo technology,” “You don’t know,” “You and me (in April 25 my pocket),” and “Little in the middle” are famous around the globe. More than five decades ago, the Beatles began to fascinate the world With “Modern Heart,” he demonstrates a new orientation—an emotion- with their songs, earning their spurs with gigs in the nightclubs of al and instrumental repositioning. Together with two very gifted artists Hamburg. In a sweeping biography, the Beatles musical “All You Need and a line-up of slightly surprising producers, Milow succeeded in rede- Is Love!” tells the most significant stations of the most successful band fining his sound aesthetics and positioning himself with some new com- ever on their way to international fame. The story spans from the first positions in a mixture of urban soul and tropical house. The Z7 brings performances in Hamburg’s Star-Club right to their last concert to-

Jazzfestival Basel April 24 – May 18 This year, Basel hosts the 27th edition of the Offbeat Jazz Festival Basel, which will bring another fabulous line-up of dozens of jazz bands of international reputation playing at various locations around Basel. Tickets can be purchased online through Starticket or in person at the Basler Zeitung (BaZ) in Aeschenplatz, Bider & Tanner, Stadtcasino Basel, Manor, post offices, the BVB in Barfüsserplatz, Coop City, Plattfon Records, and M Parc Dreispitz and Claramarkt. Visit their website to learn more about the artists at www.jazzfestivalbasel.ch, or go to www.starticket.ch to buy your tickets.

DATE BAND FESTIVAL SERIES / THEME LOCATION / TIME/ PRICE April 24 “Cinema Italia”—Luciano Biondini Plays Ennio Morricone & Nino Rota Volkshaus Basel, 20:00; CHF 42–75 & Rosario Giuliani Quartet April 25 Martin Tingvall; Tasten-Magier Volkshaus Basel, 19:30; CHF 34–69 Leszek Mozdzer & Lars Danielsson April 26 Jan Lundgren & String Quartet “The Ystad Concert” UBS Forum, Aeschenvorstadt 1, Basel, 20:15; CHF 42–75 April 27 Gerardo Núñez & Ulf Wakenius Guitar Special Musical Theater Basel, 20:00; CHF 34–85 Trio; Biréli Lagrène Allstar Quartet April 28 Chick Corea New Trio feat. Eddie Piano Gala Night Musical Theater Basel, 20:15; CHF 37–90 Gomez & Brian Blade April 29 Jeff Lorber Fusion feat. Jimmy Funky & Groovy Kaserne Basel, 20:00; CHF 35–59 / combi-ticket CHF 50–79 Haslip April 29 Jean-Paul Brodbeck Trio “Extra Time”—CD Christening Kulturscheune Liestal, 20:30, CHF 33 April 29 Funk Off Brass Band Funky Brass Kaserne Basel, 22:00; CHF 25–45 / combi-ticket CHF 50–79

April 30 Electro Deluxe Young & Hip Kaserne Basel, 20:00, CHF 37–58

32 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com gether as the Beatles on the rooftop of a London office building. With masterpieces like “Help,” “Love me do,” “Yesterday,” or “Hey Jude,” the American revival band “Twist & Shout” brings the Fab Four back on stage. Every part of the show is performed with the utmost authenticity and it’s more than just a great show—it’s a chance to re-live the history of Beatlemania. Experience the same atmosphere that fascinated the crowds back then and left them yelling for more. This show at the Musi- cal Theater Basel is a must-see, not only for Beatles fans! Tickets are Basel, our beloved smallish, big city, offers an interesting mix of CHF 71.80–116.90 for adults and CHF 57.60–93.90 for kids up to age 16. modern architecture; historical buildings; and quaint cobblestone www.ticketcorner.ch streets riddled with artistic sculptures, curious statues, colorful murals, historical fountains, intricately detailed mailboxes, and other such works of art. A short walk through any part of town will Insula Orchestra have you discovering interesting and artistic gems at every corner. April 26 How well do you know Basel? Check out the “Where in Basel?” The Insula Orchestra under the direction of Laurence Equilbey with picture in each issue and if you recognize the location you have a mezzo-soprano Wiebke Lehmkuhl and tenor Stanislas de Barbeyrac chance to win a fabulous prize. If you think you know where this will be playing works by Franz Schubert at the Martinskirche starting at month’s picture was taken, send us an email at [email protected] 19:30. Tickets are CHF 35–90 and can be purchased online. with the subject title “Where in Basel?” by Tuesday, April 4. Among www.konzerte-basel.ch the respondents, we will raffle off 2 books by Bergli, “How to be Swiss” and “Basel’s Hidden Stories.” We will then post the solution Henrik Freischlader Trio on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/basellifemagazine). April 27 Good Luck! Henrik Freischlader is a workaholic when it comes to music, as evidenced Solution to last month’s “Where in Basel?”: The photo showed the by his extensive discography that already contains six studio albums and mural opposite the bar/restaurant L’Unique—House of Rock at three live albums. For the self-taught multi-instrumentalist, singer, song- Gerbergässlein 20. Congratulations to our winners! writer, producer, and label owner, the stages in Europe have been a second home for many years now. Through numerous shows all over Europe—including performances with legends such as BB King, Peter Green, Gary Moore, and Johnny Winter—he has gained a steadily increasing number of fans. Today, the German singer and guitarist is one of the most sought- after musicians of his genre worldwide. Henrik Freischlader will be at the Z7 in Pratteln with the rhythm section around Carl-Michael Grabinger and Alex Grube, for a sound of uncompromising energy and with attention to the smallest detail. Tickets are CHF 38 and can be purchased online. www.z-7.ch

Concert—The Emigrant April 27 Camerata Variabile is a Basel-based ensemble that consists of international musicians who dedicate themselves to chamber music. In their fourth concert of the season, they will be playing works by Gary Berger, Anton Webern, Hanns Eisler, Kurt Weill, Heiner Goebbels, Charlie Chaplin / Uwe Dierksen (“The Immigrant” film), Thelonious Monk, and Dominik Blum. This concert will take place at the Gare du Nord, located on the left side of the Badischer Bahnhof in Basel; it starts at 20:00. Tickets cost CHF 35 for adults, CHF 20 for students, and can be purchased through www.garedunord.ch. http://camerata-variabile.ch/konzert1.html

Wishing you a Happy Easter! Haven’t visited a class yet? Why not hop on over and see what we get up to? www.kidsmusic.ch

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Gin & Tonic Tasting formed milestone in 20th-century music theater that will also feature April 27 and 28 dancers from his company Eastman. The opera will be performed in Sanskrit with German and English surtitles. Tickets are CHF 67–137 for Following last year’s overwhelming popularity, Paul Ullrich will be adults and CHF 36–71 for youths. spreading the gin & tonic tasting over two consecutive evenings. There will be over 40 different gins from around the world to try, as well as pre- www.theater-basel.ch mium tonic to taste. A bartender will be mixing gin cocktails; one gin & tonic is included in the entrance fee. The event will take place at their Ü30 Party Gundeli location at Laufenstrasse 16 in Basel from 18:00–22:00. The cost April 29 for the evening is CHF 23 when purchased in advance at any Paul Ullrich location or online through www.starticket.ch, or CHF 28 when purchased This disco is for those ages 30 and older who love to dance, listen to on the evening itself; be aware that ticket numbers are limited. good music with like-minded people, get together with friends, or meet interesting new people. The Offene Kirche Elisabethen (Elisabethen www.ullrich.ch Church) near Bankverein hosts a dance party from 20:00–02:00 once every two months to raise money for charitable causes. The hour from Ballet de L’Opéra National du Rhin—SACRE 20:00 is dedicated to couples’ dance, from 21:00–22:30 you can dance April 28 to oldies, and after that you can dance to the best hits of yesterday and today. This year’s beneficiary is Cartons du Coeur, an organization that Since it was performed for the first time in 1913 at the Théâtre des provides basic food necessities to people on the poverty line. Tickets Champs-Élysées in Paris, Igor Stravinsky’s “Le Sacre du Printemps" cost CHF 25; it is advisable to buy them in advance through Ticketcor- has been one of the key works of 20th century music and continues to ner as this event sells out quickly. inspire contemporary choreographers. Stephan Thoss now brings his new production with the Ballet de l’Opéra National du Rhin to the Burg- www.ueparties.ch hof in Lörrach, Germany. In addition to “Le Sacre du Printemps,” the program includes Thoss’ “La Chambre Noire.” The piece recalls a black, mysterious universe in which the laws of space and time, gravity and light do not exist as we know them on Earth. The dancers move like fro- zen planets in their gravitational fields, without the possibility of deciding where the path leads. Tickets for this special two-part performance at the Burghof can be purchased online and are € 36–46, € 12 for youths. www.burghof.com

Opera—Satyagraha April 28 and 30 The 100 Voices of Gospel Before Gandhi set foot on the world political stage and led the Indian April 30 independence movement as Mahatma (“great soul”), he spent his for- mative years in South Africa, where his response to discrimination and The singers and musicians of the show “The 100 Voices of Gospel” will injustice was to develop the concept of nonviolent resistance under the present a completely new show throughout Europe in 2017! As an ex- name “Satyagraha” (“the force of truth”). These early years in Gandhi’s pression of the encounter between the pain of the slaves and the joie de life inspired the American composer Philip Glass to write his opera vivre of the Caribbean, gospel has become a social phenomenon that “Satyagraha.” Using verses from the ancient Indian epic poem “Bhagavad touches the heart through the power of its message and the beauty of Gita,” one of the central texts of Hinduism, and with the aid of insistent, its songs. The singers of “The 100 Voices of Gospel” with their bound- almost hypnotic music, Glass created a ritual “redemption play” about less energy are among the best gospel singers in the world—more than human beings’ capacity to influence history through their own actions— 1,500 choristers from 24 different countries and various religions were irrespective of the time and place. Glass emphasizes this universality chosen for this tour based on their talent as singers as well as dancers. by referencing three of Gandhi’s historical contemporaries, each of whom The goal of “The 100 Voices of Gospel” is the love of singing, of one’s lend their names to one of the three acts: Leo Tolstoy; Rabindranath neighbor, as well as the strong emotions that arise at each concert with Tagore; and Martin Luther King, who kept Gandhi’s teachings alive after the audience. This special show will be stopping for one night at the his death. With this coproduction between Theater Basel, the Komische Musical Theater in Basel on its tour through Europe. Tickets are Oper Berlin, and the Vlaamse Opera Antwerp, dancer and choreographer CHF 69–99 and can be bought through Ticketcorner. Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui will offer a new interpretation of this rarely per- http://musicaltheaterbasel.ch

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Mark Your Calendar! May 2017

Basler Frauenlauf (Women's Run) May 7 Echo.ch Festival May 13 City Skate Basel May 7 International Museums Day May 18 Creativa Basel May 12–15 Basel for Newcomers Tour May 20 Young Stage May 12–16 Dreiländerlauf (Three Country Run) May 21 Muba May 12–21 Expat Expo May 21

Ticket Office: Get Your Tickets Now! Who Where When Tickets Falco—Das Musical Musical Theater, Basel May 1 www.ticketcorner.ch Stefanie Heinzmann / Anastacia Kursaal-Arena, Bern May 5 www.ticketcorner.ch Jamie Cullum / Tom Odell Kursaal-Arena, Bern May 6 www.ticketcorner.ch Natalie Imbruglia Kaufleuten, Zürich May 7 www.ticketcorner.ch Bruno Mars Hallenstadion, Zürich May 12 www.ticketcorner.ch Young Stage Circus Festival Das Zelt, Basel May 12–16 www.ticketcorner.ch The REAL Wolf of Wallstreet Samsung Hall, Zürich May 13 www.ticketcorner.ch Mummenschanz Musical Theater, Basel May 16–21 www.ticketcorner.ch The Earth Wind & Fire Experience Das Zelt, Basel May 27 www.starticket.ch Guns N’Roses Letzigrund Stadion, Zürich June 7 www.ticketcorner.ch The Beach Boys Kongresshaus, Zürich June 14 www.ticketcorner.ch Justin Bieber Stade de Suisse, Bern June 15 www.ticketcorner.ch Depeche Mode Letzigrund Stadion, Zürich June 18 www.ticketcorner.ch Aerosmith Hallenstadion, Zürich July 5 www.ticketcorner.ch George Benson Kongresshaus, Zürich July 10 www.ticketcorner.ch Evita Musical Theater, Basel July 11–16 www.ticketcorner.ch Sido (Z7 Summer Nights Open Air) Z7, Pratteln July 15 www.starticket.ch Céline Dion Stade de Suisse, Bern July 15 www.ticketcorner.ch Tom Odell Marktplatz, Lörrach July 20 www.starticket.ch Alvin Ailey—American Dance Theater Musical Theater, Basel July 25–30 www.ticketcorner.ch Bryan Adams (Support Act: Seven) Heitere-Platz, Zofingen August 8 www.ticketcorner.ch Robbie Williams Letzigrund Stadion, Zürich September 2 www.ticketcorner.ch Neil Diamond Hallenstadion, Zürich September 13 www.ticketcorner.ch Lady Gaga Hallenstadion, Zürich September 24 www.ticketcorner.ch Diana Krall Samsung Hall, Zürich October 5 www.ticketcorner.ch Cirque du Soleil—OVO Hallenstadion, Zürich October 5–8 www.ticketcorner.ch James Blunt Hallenstadion, Zürich November 9 www.ticketcorner.ch Jamiroquai Hallenstadion, Zürich November 18 www.ticketcorner.ch The Big Andrew Lloyd Webber Gala Musical Theater, Basel March 23, 2018 www.ticketcorner.ch