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A Monthly Guide to Living in Basel October 2014 Good Gourd! With Fall Festivals, Autumn-Themed Markets, and Halloween Events, it’s Easy to “Fall for Fall” in Basel LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Dear Readers, Glorious fall days are upon us, bringing with them an incredible bounty of fairs—from the amazing two-week Herbstmesse (fall fair) filled with rides, October 2014 Volume 3 Issue 2 foods, stands, over 500 years of tradition, and fun for the whole family to the fabulous Basel wine fair, the delectable gourmet fair, and the Warenmesse TABLE OF CONTENTS (goods fair). Want more ideas for autumn fun? Read our fall special and learn about Events in Basel: October 2014 4-6 autumn festivals; pumpkin and squash festivals; Halloween events, activities, and parties; roasting chestnuts; and some truly horrifying excitement for the adventurous minded. You can also partake in the lovely Basel tradition of the Feature Event: Baloise Session 7conker collection day at Lange Erlen, enjoy the season’s bounty in the Black Forest, or take the family fossil hunting in the Jurassic region of Switzerland. There are also flea markets galore, including the annual “must”—the Rudolf Fun Outings: Beyond Basel 8Steiner Schule flea market. The month of October also brings with it numerous great new museum exhibits focusing on everything from a realist painter and a Finnish architect Markets and Fairs 9-11 to the history of shoes, Switzerland and the Great War, and the secret world of parasites. Delve into the cultural and creative activities of Tokyo through the exhibitions and presentations at CULTURESCAPES. Inside Basel: Falling for Fall in Basel 12-13 With the opening of the local ice rinks, you can once again enjoy skating and ice hockey, even in the warm autumn sun. Don’t miss the excitement as the world’s best tennis players compete for the title at the Swiss Indoors; watch Calendar: October 2014 14-15 a car rally in France; or take in a heavyweight-championship boxing match, the first in over 100 years of Swiss boxing history. Sports and Recreation 16-17 As always, there are plenty of entertainment events for you to enjoy, includ- ing concerts, circuses, theater, wine tastings, comedy, and dance, and be sure to experience an intimate concert with one of the international music Workshops, Tours, and Education 18-21 stars at the Baloise Session. In this issue you will also find useful information about the expat subscrip- tion at Theater Basel, why the crosswalks are disappearing in some Basel Did You Know? 22-23 neighborhoods, how to buy your train tickets online, and much more. And finally, don’t forget to make your clocks “fall back” for the end of Daylight Entertainment: Night on the Town 24-26 Savings Time on October 26! Wishing you fantastic fall fun, Ticket Office: Get Your Tickets Now! 27 Christine Christine Pesold Mark Your Calendar: November 2014 Back Page Editor-in-Chief [email protected]

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the dynamic urban coexistence in one of the most multicultural coun- 078-610-9694; entrance is free but donations are welcome. For the History under your Feet tries in the world. CULTURESCAPES Tokyo 2014 will show some of Sunday presentation on October 12 you can also reserve space for a October 18 – April 6 the roots of Japanese culture, such as bunraku (the traditional pup- brunch from 9:00-10:30 preceding the show; cost for this is CHF 20 for pet theater), ikebana (the art of traditional flower arrangements), tea adults and CHF 10 for kids ages 6-15. This is not an exhibit on archeology, as you may think, but one about the 3,000-year history of shoes—an everyday object that for ceremonies, and Noh theater. The focus of the festival, however, will www.robiano.ch millennia has served to protect the soles of men, women, and children. In collaboration with the Northampton Museums and Art Gallery in be on the work of contemporary artists. The exhibitions and presen- England, home to the world’s largest collection of historical shoes, the Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel will be exhibiting over 220 pairs tations will take place in many locations; visit their website for the of shoes, taking you on a journey through the footwear fashions of the comprehensive schedule. “Keschtenedaag” at Lange Erlen Park last 3,000 years. In addition to their purely protective function and their October 8 importance for many people as a fashion item, throughout history shoes www.culturescapes.ch have also been connected with social status and membership of particular Do your children love to pick up conkers (horse social groups. In ancient Egypt, only pharaohs were allowed to wear san- Children’s Theater—Cinderella dals made of silver or gold. The oldest shoe in the exhibition comes from chestnuts, “Kastan- Egypt, and dates from around 1,000 B.C. Every shoe form that we wear October 1, 22, 25, 26, and 29 ien”)? While they are regret- today has a link to the past, so we are always wearing a piece of history The Basler Kinder Theater is presenting the Brothers Grimm’s tably unedible to humans, they are on our feet. More recently, shoes have also become a subject for the art classic fairytale “Aschenputtel” (Cinderella). This version will be pre- great protein- and fat-rich feed for world. More than 30 artists from across the globe have made their artistic sented in Basel dialect and is suitable for kids ages 4 and up. Tickets the deer and wild boar in winter. On shoe creations available for the exhibition. Shoes from the designers of to- are CHF 15 for kids, CHF 20 for adults, or CHF 8 for kids and CHF 9 October 8, the Lange Erlen Park morrow also offer visitors a taste of the future. Additionally, Thomas Mur- for adults with the Familienpass. will conduct its 10th annual conker

collection. From 10:00-12:00 and © lange erlen park photo: phy, an English shoemaker of bespoke shoes for children and adults, will www.baslerkindertheater.ch demonstrate his craft on various weekends. Visitors will have the chance 14:00-16:00, kids can bring in their bags and boxes of conkers for CHF to experience live how handmade shoes are made today and will have the 0.20 per kilogram. They will also receive a butter roll and a glass of opportunity to try their hand at a bit of shoemaking themselves. Family Concert apple cider for their hard work, and there is a prize for the three chil- October 4 dren who bring in the most conkers (there is a 200-kg limit per child!). www.spielzeug-welten-museum-basel.ch levi / kobe © spielzeug-welten-museum-basel photo: Note that while this is a one-day event only, you are always most As part of the mini.musik series, the Sinfonieorchester Basel presents welcome to drop off conkers into the box at the entrance of the “Auf der Baustelle” (At the construction site). With warning jackets Autumn 2014 is “Courbet Season” in Switzerland 14/18 – Switzerland and the Great War animal park. and helmets on, construction workers tear up the soil, lay pipes, take Until January 18 Until February 2 breaks, sing, and proceed to bang away at their work. Come and listen www.erlen-verein.ch/aktuell/anlaesse.php Gustave Courbet, the great Realist painter and a revolutionary of Early in the 20th century, the world was shaken to the core by a war to the beautiful music from this world of sounds through the music of painting, came from the French part of the Jura, the mountain range later known as the Great War, or World War I. Not even Switzerland Eccles, Pleyel, Saint-Saëns, Brahms, and Ligeti, played on bassoon, Art Exhibit at Lange Erlen Park that links Switzerland and France. He was always closely attached was left unscathed. Yet little is known about the shattering experi- double bass, piano, and percussion. This concert series offers musi- October 10-26 cal and playful productions for kids ages 4 and up. Children can really to his native region but died in exile in Switzerland, on Lake Geneva. ences of the war years and the lasting changes they precipitated, For the fifth year, the Tierpark Lange Erlen will be hosting artworks feel involved in what is happening and will also get a chance to try His provocative pictures, and his emphasis upon his individuality as and even today, there is still a lot of research to be done on the sub- of six local artists. Under the motto “vielfältig” (diverse), artists will the instruments at the end of the concert. Concert starts at 16:00 at an artist, make him one of the forerunners of modernism, especially ject. This exhibition at the Historisches Museum Basel explores the present their works daily from 12:00-17:00 on weekdays and 10:00- the Grosser Festsaal of the Stadt-Casino. Tickets can be purchased because he also broke with the conventions of Academy training. This impact that World War I had on Switzerland—and continues to have to 17:00 on weekends in the pavillon at the Erlebnishof. Allow yourself online or at Bider & Tanner and cost CHF 20 for adults and CHF 10 for fall, the Fondation Beyeler and the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire in Geneva this day. The focus will be less on the military and more on the social to be surprised by the diverse forms and colors of the works. are staging two exhibitions devoted to Courbet’s oeuvre. The exhibi- aspects of the war: the sense of insecurity, the threat to political co- kids; families with 2 adults and 2 kids pay CHF 50, plus CHF 7 for each tion at the Fondation Beyeler is dedicated to Courbet’s early avant- hesion, the precariousness of the food supply, the spread of poverty, additional child. www.vielfaeltig.ch gardist works, bringing together self-portraits, representations of social conflict, and the struggle for the free movement of people and www.sinfonieorchesterbasel.ch women, grotto pictures, and seascapes. It focuses on Courbet’s freedom to migrate. In addition, the exhibit will pay special attention Circus Nock strategy of ambiguity and his innovative handling of paint. At the heart to Basel’s unique situation as a border city. Children’s Holiday City Until October 19 of the show is Courbet’s famous painting “L’origine du monde.” The www.hmb.ch Geneva show focuses on Courbet’s years in exile in Switzerland, to October 8-15 Circus Nock has been in existence for 154 years, spanning 7 generations of the Nock family. They will be setting up their tent which little attention has been paid until now. The “Kinder Ferien Stadt” for this year’s fall school holiday will be in the Rosentalanlage to present their new production from held in Claramatte Park and Kasernenmatte (including the indoor www.fondationbyeler.ch September 26 – October 12, and then again at the Gitterli in Liestal Spiel-Estrich). They are open every day, including Saturday and Sun- http://institutions.ville-geneve.ch from October 17-19. This circus filled with acrobatic artistry, animal day, from 13:30-17:30. Here kids can participate in activities set up acts, and clowns is a perfect outing for the whole family. They travel in various tents/stations, such as working with wood or chalkstone, with over 50 animals that the children can visit in their little on-site Alvar Aalto theater, circus play, and a recycling project. Of course they can also zoo from 10:00-18:00. To learn more about Circus Nock, you can visit just skip, jump, and hop until they run out of steam! The program is Until March 1 their website at www.nock.ch. Tickets can be purchased on the ideal for kids ages 3-14. There is no cost and no registration needed, Finnish architect and designer spot at the ticket window or up to three weeks in advance online. and snacks can be purchased on site. Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) was one of the www.ticketcorner.com most important proponents of organic www.robi-spiel-aktionen.ch/robi_spiel_aktionen. design in the 20th century. His archi- html tecture continues to captivate with its natural materials and sculp- Poetry of the Metropolis. The Affichistes tural, curved forms. For the Paimio Sanatorium, Aalto designed the October 22 – January 11 Jugend Zirkus Robiano first wooden cantilevered chair in 1932, while his Savoy Vase (1936) Among the avant-garde artists of the new orientation towards real- remains a quintessential symbol of Finnish design. The Vitra Design October 8-16

photo: © matt long © matt photo: ity in around 1960, the “Affichistes” were perhaps the most radical, Museum’s exhibition provides comprehensive insights into Aalto’s CULTURESCAPES - Tokyo 2014 The Jugend Zirkus Robiano (youth or at least the most poetic. Francois Dufrêne, Raymond Hains, and oeuvre, presenting his most significant buildings, furniture, and light- circus Robiano) is a small, non- Jacques Villeglé belonged, like Tinguely, to the “Nouveaux Réal- ing designs and exploring the inspirations that shaped his work. Key September 27 – November 22 profit circus presented by youths istes” group of artists. Their creative work fitted in with the like- themes are Aalto’s dialogue with important artists such as Hans Arp, Through its annual festival, CULTURESCAPES aims to allow audiences for youths. The artists are about 20 minded Mimmo Rotella and Wolf Vostell. This exhibition at the Alexander Calder, and Laszlo Moholy-Nagy; his extensive internation- to gain a deeper insight into the current cultural and creative activities children ages 10-17 who practice all Museum Tinguely, in collaboration with Schirn Kunsthalle in Frank- al collaborations and activities; his investigations of rational architec- of a country. To mark the 150th anniversary of the diplomatic relations year and go on tour for 2 weeks each fall. They will be performing furt, is laid out in the form of a course, presenting the urban space ture; as well as his constant concern for the human factor in design. between Switzerland and Japan, this year’s focus is on Tokyo—a city their new show entitled “wunderBAR” at various locations in Basel- as a place of manifold inspiration for flaneurs (idlers), which creates photo: © design-museum / alvar aalto © design-museum / alvar photo: www.design-museum.de of change and the center of artistic avant-garde, and the fascination of robiano © jugend zirkus photo: Stadt and Baselland in October. You can reserve tickets by calling places for encounters with the radical inventions of these five artists;

4 basel life magazine / www.basellife.com OCTOBER 2014 5 Events in Basel: October 2014 (continued) FEATURE EVENT be these décollages, filmic, photographic, or also poetic experiments. Jazz Brunch Baloise Session Don’t miss the vernissage at 18:30 on October 21; entrance to this October 25 October 24 – November 11 opening is free. On the last Saturday of each www.tinguely.ch Mark Knopfler, The Blues Brothers, and Joe Cocker, just to name month, the No. 2 Brasserie at a few! Volkshaus Basel presents a rich One of the most special features of the Baloise Session is the close Parasites—Life Undercover breakfast from Marc Arnold’s kitch- proximity of the stars to their audience in a unique New York-style en, accompanied by live jazz from Eric October 24 – April 26 club setting with round tables and candlelight. The intimacy of Gilson and guests. Breakfast starts at the small concert hall, which only seats 1,550 people—unlike the No one really lives alone. Man 10:30 and reservations are recommend- more common stadiums holding tens of thousands of people that is accompanied by numerous ed at 061-690-9310. species of parasites that suck his these stars normally perform in—contributes to the unforgettable http://volkshaus-basel.ch blood and move around on his skin experience of this special event. Giant screens ensure that even the and hair. Most people associate audience members seated at the back will not miss any details. An- the idea of parasites with repul- Sonntagsmatinee other characteristic of the Baloise Session is that all concerts are double concerts, with two main performers who have something in sive monsters that are destructive October 26 and bring about disease. But para- common—be it a similar style, history, geographical background, or sites are also important drivers of If a late Sunday-morning concert appeals to you and your family, why some other link. not listen to the Schweizer Jugend-Sinfonie-Orchester (Swiss Youth evolution. The Naturhistorisches Museum Basel, in conjunction with This year’s Baloise Session will again present an impressive line- Symphony Orchestra) play compositions by Carl Maria von Weber and the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, will be presenting an Now in its second year under the new name “Baloise Session” up of performers and bands, including James Blunt, Amy Macdon- Ludwig von Beethoven. The concert will be at the Musiksaal of the exhibition that sheds light on life cycles, transmission, and reproduc- (named after the presenting sponsor, the Baloise insurance ald, Lisa Stansfield, Elvis Costello, Bryan Ferry, CeeLo Green, Leona Stadt-Casino Basel at 11:00; tickets range from CHF 46-63. tion strategies of parasites and illustrates their amazing ability to company), this phenomenal annual concert series has been bring- Lewis, and Foreigner; the table below lists the complete program. make their hosts mindless slaves of their own interests. Face to face www.konzerte-basel.ch ing international music stars of the highest caliber from the world All concerts will take place at the Congress Center Basel in the new with tapeworms and bed bugs, visitors learn where they may come of pop, rock, singer-songwriter, soul, funk, blues, jazz, and world events hall designed by Herzog & de Meuron. All of the public and into contact with parasites. Whether through pets, tropical travel, or music to Basel for the past 29 years. The festival started off as the Jazz Concert at the Tinguely Museum VIP areas are decorated with great attention to detail, giving the improperly cooked meals, we are exposed to parasites everywhere. more jazz-oriented Rheinknie Session in 1986; later, it became festival a touch of glamour. Guests appreciate the ambiance, and October 31 Although they can make us sick, can their skills also be used in medi- known as the AVO Session after its then-main sponsor AVO cigars, well-known faces can often be spotted in the audience. cine for our benefit? What is the significance of globalization and From 16:00-18:00 on the last Friday of every month, top jazz introducing artists and bands from many more genres of music. Over Tickets are available in three categories for each concert and range climate change for the spread of parasites? Anyone who embarks on performers are giving concerts in the space dedicated to the current the years, this concert series has attracted an eclectic mix of super- from CHF 70-170, depending on the specific line-up. They can be a journey into the mysterious microcosm of parasites will discover exhibition at the Tinguely Museum, providing a musical highlight and stars, including Elton John, Oscar Peterson, Simply Red, Eric Clap- purchased online, but they go fast—so visit their website or a Ticket- their fascinating world. a point of focus. Concert is free with admission to the museum. ton, Herbie Hankock, Jamiroquai, Joe Jackson, Tom Jones, Jethro Tull, Chuck Berry, Sheryl Crow, Rod Stewart, Miles Davis, The Beach corner location near you quickly to secure your unforgettable night. photo: © museum für naturkunde berlin © museum für naturkunde photo: www.nmb.bs.ch www.tinguely.ch Boys, Deep Purple, Paul Anka, James Brown, Lionel Ritchie, Pink, www.baloisesession.ch

DATE SESSION PERFORMERS

October 24 Opening Night James Blunt / Butterscotch

October 26 Storytellers Amy Macdonald / James Gruntz

October 27 Back to the Eighties Lisa Stansfield / Matt Bianco

October 28 Chameleons Elvis Costello solo / Rebekka Bakken

October 30 Get up and Dance CeeLo Green / The Asteroids Galaxy Tour

October 31 Sound Inventors Bryan Ferry / Schiller

November 3 Characters Morrissey / Beth Hart

November 4 Urban Hymns Wyclef Jean / Charles Bradley and his Extraordinaires

November 6 Rock Legends Foreigner / Krokus

November 8 Chart Breakers Leona Lewis / Pegasus

November 10 Face to Face Fatoumata Diawara, Robert Fonseca, Omara Portuondo & Mayra Andrade

November 11 Border Crosser Dr. John’s “Spirit of Satch” with Sarah Morrow, Musical Director, and featuring Arturo Sandoval /Monty Alexander’s “My Roots to Jazz”

photos: james blunt, butterscoth, elvis costello (© a. gotts), ceelo green, bryan ferry, fatoumata diawara (© p. sharp), charles bradley (© e. weinberg), foreigner, leona lewis photos: © baloise session © baloise photos:

6 basel life magazine / www.basellife.com OCTOBER 2014 7 Fun Outings: Beyond Basel Markets and Fairs Basler Herbstmesse (Basel’s Fall Fair) Dinosaur Hunting October 25 – November 9/11 Frick, Switzerland The Basler Herbstmesse is one of the absolute highlights of the (garlic bread), as well as typical Swiss specialties such as grilled Did you know that the largest dinosaur footprints in Europe were the discoveries at Frick, and on the first Sunday of every month, year in Basel, with a very long tradition. Now in its 544th year, it sausages, raclette, cheese fondue, sticks of fruit dipped in discovered 3,300 meters up a mountain in the Swiss Alps? Two there is a showing from 14:00-17:00 of some of the bones found is the oldest fair in Switzerland and the largest between Milan and chocolate, and so much more. hundred and twenty million years ago, before geological pres- on location. Note that the museum is only open on Sundays from Stuttgart, attracting over 1 million visitors each year from all over But whether you are testing your nerves on the rides, browsing sure folded the land into the mountain region that it is today, this 14:00-17:00; entrance costs CHF 6 for adults and CHF 3 for chil- Europe. This year, the bells of the Martinskirche will officially open through the numerous stands for that one-of-a-kind gift, or trying area was a huge tropical coast with dinosaurs abounding. At the dren. The dinosaur education path has eight stations that lead the fair at noon on Saturday, October 25. some of the traditional Herbstmesse beginning of the Jurassic period, about 200 million years ago, the from the museum to the clay quarry at Frick, where you can dig Traditionally, all rides are free for the first foods, make your visits to the fair enjoy- area was flooded to form a large sea. It is no surprise, therefore, for fossils yourselves! hour of the fair, which means that the fair able and safe. Here are a few tips: With that if you dig a little under the surface, in Digging for Fossils: The region of Frick grounds are crowded with people franti- the many rides and large crowds, it is many regions of Switzerland you will find provides amateur fossil hunters with cally trying to push their way to the front very easy to get separated from your various types of dinosaur fossils, as well an exciting opportunity to collect an of the “line,” so if you want a free ride or kids. It is therefore advisable to hold their as countless fossils of sea creatures, abundant array of fossilized remains two, you will need to put your manners in hands whenever possible, and to write such as ammonites and nautiloids, large of marine animals that lived approx- your pocket and push with the best! your cell phone number on their hand or snails, clams, brachiopods, sea urchins, imately 200 million years ago. The At this year’s Herbstmesse, there will be arm so that you can be contacted quickly shark’s teeth, and large fish dinosaurs. Tongrube (clay pit) is open to the rides and attractions set up on different in case of separation. There is a Polizei If you and your family would like to dig public for collecting. Simply bring squares around Basel, including Bar- (police) booth set up at Kaserne whose into the world of dinosaurs, you need hammers, chisels and the like füsserplatz, Petersplatz, Münsterplatz, time is predominantly spent reuniting not go much further than the town (safety glasses are highly recom- Kasernenplatz, Claraplatz, Rosentalan- parents with their children. Also keep in of Frick in canton Aargau, about 30 mended) and start banging away; lage, and Messeplatz. Also, for the sec- mind that the large crowds and loud set- minutes from Basel. Here, the fossil- look for blackish protruding ob- ond year in a row, the old Messehalle 3 ting makes events like these easy targets ized remains of many dinosaurs and jects in the rock. It’s fun work at Riehenring will be transformed into an for pick-pockets, so be aware and keep other prehistoric creatures have been and you can keep what you find. indoor fair under the heading of “Super your wallet or purse securely in front of found, and a museum has been built Entrance is free. You can walk 80s,” where you can travel back to the you (or at home!). to exhibit these awesome specimens. there directly from the museum 80s with rides like the haunted house The Herbstmesse is open 7 days a week, In addition, if you would like to spend by following the indicated path, and bumper cars. While the attraction at but opening hours vary depending on some time as an amateur fossil hunter, you or you can skip the museum and most of these squares are rides for the the location and the day of the week. For can bring some tools and delight in an afternoon go directly there. You can take the train to kids (and adults), the site at Petersplatz Barfüsserplatz, Münsterplatz, Kasernen- of digging for fossils. Frick, or take the motorway A3 towards Zürich, is lined primarily with artisan and craft platz, and Claraplatz, opening hours are take the exit to Frick, and follow the signs to the train sta- Sauriermuseum Frick: The dinosaur museum in Frick is stalls, including dish wares, hats, pottery, wooden toys, jewelry, 12:00-22:00 on Sunday through Thursday and 12:00-23:00 on Friday tion (Bahnhof) in the village center. From the train station, walk the only one in Switzerland that shows a complete skeleton of a spices, and other hand-made crafts; note that this site traditionally and Saturday. The attractions at Messeplatz, Rosentalanlage, and on Bahnhofstrasse northbound (direction Basel), crossing over 4.5m-long Plateosaurus, which was recovered in a nearby clay closes 2 days later than the rest of the fair, this year on Tuesday, the Super 80s Messehalle are open 11:00-22:00 on Sunday through the train tracks via an overpass. Immediately turn left onto the pit. You will also find part of the skeleton of a 200-million year- November 11. Thursday and 11:00-23:00 on Friday and Saturday. The stalls at Pe- old predatory dinosaur that was found nearby in its entirety, dirt road and continue walking past the Tonwerke Keller, walk In addition to rides and wares, another memorable aspect of the tersplatz are open 11:00-20:00 every day. including its stomach that contained its last prey, a tuatara. Pred- up a small, sloped hill and discover a small wooden house where Herbstmesse is the typical foods, many of which can only be found To download a PDF of the official 2014 Herbstmesse brochure that atory dinosaurs from the last Triassic period are not only rare in information about the site is exhibited. The entrance to the clay on this occasion. These include Magenbrot (an ultra-sweet dense highlights all the rides, attractions, and opening hours at each loca- Europe, but also worldwide, making this an extraordinary find. In pits is slightly further away and easily recognizable. Have fun! spice cake), Rosekiechli (a rose-shaped fried dough covered in tion, go to www.bs.ch/portrait/veranstaltungen/basler- addition to the numerous fossils, you also can view a film about www.sauriermuseum-frick.ch powdered sugar), gebrannte Mandeln (caramelized candied messen-und-maerkte/basler-herbstmesse.html and click almonds), Käskiechli (cheese pie), Öpfel Küchli (apple rings dipped on Broschüre Basler Herbstmesse 2014 at the very bottom of the Car Rally Fünfschilling in dough, deep-fried, and served with vanilla or apple sauce), page. Note that from November 3-6, you can use your Familienpass Mässmogge (striped candy sticks filled with nuts), Knoblibrot for discounts at several of the rides and stalls displaying their logo. Alsace, France Fischingen, Germany photo: © basel tourismus © basel photo: October 2-5 Located about 15 minutes from Basel in the beautiful countryside of Kids Flea Market at Schützenmattpark and the best from the world of multi-media. Professionals will be on If you are a fan of car rallies, Germany, the Fünfschilling farm with its vineyards, restaurant, and hand to explain and play with you. The fair will be held at the BERN- the Rallye de France will take shop is a great place to experience. The large restaurant can seat October 1 EXPO (Mingerstrasse 6, Bern) from 10:00-18:00 daily. Entrance is place just across the border in over 200 guests, with indoor, outdoor, and semi-enclosed seating Schützenmattpark is the location for this flea market of children’s CHF 15 for adults, CHF 6 for kids ages 6-16 (under 6 are free), and Alsace, France. Pulling in the (winter garden). It is a terrific place to go for breakfast, lunch, and items (clothes, books, games, videos, toys, sports equipment, etc.) you only pay for the first two children. If you go by train, you can get greatest number of spectators dinner, as well as brunch on Saturdays. A large playground adjacent hosted by Robi-Spiel-Aktionen from 13:30-17:00, rain or shine. You a SBB Kombi special, which entitles you to 10% discounts on return next to the Tour de France, this to the restaurant makes it an especially great place for families to can go there to pick up some needed items or to sell your no-longer- train fare and 30% discounts on entrance tickets. popular rally is a not-to-miss meet, eat, and linger on weekends. The food is typical for the re- needed items. You don’t need to register to have your own stand— event that is free to the public. gion, and made with fresh, locally-grown ingredients. As the quality simply show up, spread your blanket (maximum 2 m2), and pay a www.suissetoy.ch The 1,233-km circuit will run from is high and the prices are good, it is a popular place and always very CHF 5 stand fee. Mulhouse through Colmar, to busy, so you may need to hover and wait for a table. There is a large www.robi-spiel-aktionen.ch Flea Market in Pratteln Strasbourg and beyond, with three shop on the spot where you can different legs to the course. Spec- buy seasonal produce, home-made October 4 jams and pastas, nuts, locally pro- tators are invited to watch from se- Swiss Toy This flea market, small antiques market, and duced wines, baked goods, smoked cure locations at a safe distance to the course, as well as enjoy the Bern, October 1-5 children’s flea market takes place at Schmitti- special events, music, catering, and service park in the “Exhibitors meats, and so much more. A trip to For the 15th time, Bern will be host- platz in Pratteln from 8:00-16:00. There are also & Automotive” park. There are numerous free car parks along the the shop alone will make your visit ing the Suisse Toy, a toy fair that at- baked goods, farmers’ stands, and food stands. circuit with free shuttle buses to take you to and from the course. worthwhile! They are open Monday tracts 60,000 visitors each year, with You can get there by car (there is some parking Check their website for details on shuttle bus times and locations, through Saturday from 8:00-24:00 fun for the whole family, including available) or take tram 14 to the end of the line as well as to download a flyer with the map of the race course. (shop until 22:00). babies! Discover what is new in the (Pratteln Endstation) and walk in the direction www.fuenfschilling.de www.rallyedefrance.com world of toys, games, crafts, “Schloss;” you should already see the market. photo: © saurier museum / ralle de france fünfschilling © saurier photo: photo: © suisee toy bern toy © suisee photo: painting, dolls, model trains, www.flohmi-schmittiplatz-pratteln.ch 8 basel life magazine / www.basellife.com OCTOBER 2014 9 Markets and Fairs in Basel (continued)

Marinatal (Wedding and Party Fair) Indoor Flea Market Herbstwarenmesse (Fall Goods Fair) October 11 and 12 October 25 October 25 – November 2 This yearly fair presents a wide range of Aktienmühle will be holding their giant autumn indoor flea market The 42nd Herbstwarenmesse exhibitors for all matters relating to the for the last time before the space is converted into a workshop. At features hundreds of exhibi- topic of marriage and parties. There will this market you can find anything from the missing silver spoon to tors from the areas of food be fashion shows, professionally made-up children’s bikes or that vintage leather jacket. Stop in anytime and drink, home, family, fash- and coiffed models, as well as artists and between 13:00-18:00. ion, cookery, sport, leisure and musicians with live performances. The fair will take place at Messe- www.aktienmuehle.ch recreation, interior design, and platz KUSPO in Münchenstein (Loogstrasse 2) from 10:30-18:00 on technologies and draws some 130,000 visitors each year. This year, both days. Cost is CHF 10 for adults; kids 14 and under are free. play4you will be on hand with countless games, sports, and fun for the Autumn Market at the whole family. The IVB, an organization that helps people with disabili- photo: © marinatal photo: www.hochzeitsmessen.ch Markthalle ties, will be presenting the Vitamobil, where guests can try a wheel- October 25 chair parcours, specially designed to help them experience some of the challenges faced daily by people with disabilities. There will also WBZ Flea Market The Alte Markthalle will be cel- be demonstrations of almost-forgotten professions and crafts, such October 24-27 ebrating the year’s bountiful as carpentry, porcelain painting, cobbler, and saddle-making; you harvest with apples, squash, This annual 4-day flea market is a cherished Reinach tradition for can watch, learn, and/or purchase some of the one-of-a-kind items and everything else that this which volunteers collect items throughout the year to sell and help created on the spot. Additionally, a number of businesses from the season has to offer. The market raise money to benefit people with physical disabilities, creating German border town of Weil am Rhein will be present to introduce you will take place on Saturday from jobs for them. The Wohn- und Bürozentrum für Körperbehinderte to the services they have to offer to their Basel neighbors, including 10:00-17:00. The Markthalle is (WBZ) flea market is the largest in the region—a meeting place for the newly reopened water-park Laguna-Badeland. The Herbstwaren- located at the tram stop by the collectors, a paradise for bargain hunters, a place for everyone to find messe takes place in Halle 2 of the Messe Basel; opening hours are same name, or a few minutes’ something. Whether clothes or fabrics, all kinds of household goods 11:00-19:00 daily, and entrance is free! in good quality, dishes, games, bags, jewelry, basketry, pictures, walk from the Basel SBB. www.herbstwarenmesse.ch electronics and antiques—the selection is enormous and with a little www.altemarkthalle.

luck you can unearth beautiful rarities. A visit is definitely worth it! ch/home/saisonmarkt © jon hoefer photo: Visitors will also be lured by the beautiful Christmas booth, a large Flohmarkt auf dem Dach (Fleamarket on the roof) well-stocked bookstall, and great offers on electrical appliances. The October 26 WBZ is located at Aumattstrasse 71 in Reinach and can be reached Rudolf Steiner Schule by tram 11, stop called “Landererstrasse.“ The flea market will Flea Market This flea market and collectors’ fair is the largest in northwest take place from 17:00-21:00 on Friday, 10:00-18:00 on Saturday and October 25 and 26 Switzerland, 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. Here you can Sunday, and 12:00-18:00 on Monday. On these two days, the Rudolf Steiner Schule at Jakobsbergerholzweg find antiques, appliances, arts and crafts, stamps, coins, camping, If you live in the area and would like to volunteer some time, new 54 in Basel will be holding their annual flea market. Open from 10:00- electronics, garden, household, clothes, games, agriculture, motor- helpers are always welcome year round for sorting, repairing, 17:00, it is a popular event featuring antiques, toys, dishes, glassware, cycle clothing, musical instruments, collectibles, jewelry, watches, washing, and storing, as well as setting up, decorating, and selling clothing, jewelry, and so much more. The selection is amazing—one sports, bicycles, tools, and so much more. for the flea market—a diverse and interesting task that contributes to visit and it will be on your must-do calendar each year! www.flohmarktaufdemdach.ch the well-being of people with disabilities. www.steinerschule-basel.ch/homeaktuelles/ www.wbz.ch/cnt/flohmarkt.html veranstaltungshinweise/flohmarkt/

The Basler Weinmesse (Basel Wine Fair) October 25 – November 2 The Basel Wine Fair is one of the most important wine fairs in Switzerland. This 41st edition will feature over 5,000 wines for tasting at your leisure and enjoyment in a smoke-free en- vironment. Wine merchants, producers, and suppliers from the world’s major wine-growing regions, including Switzer- land, France, Italy, Spain, South Africa, and Austria, as well as from new and more unfamiliar wine regions, will come and make their wines available for the public to taste, com- photo: © mch messe schweiz (basel) ag © mch messe schweiz photo: pare, discuss, learn about, and buy. The number of vendors Basler Feinmesse (Basel Gourmet Fair) and choices of wines are so overwhelming; therefore, it is good to have a strategy before you start tasting so that you October 30 – November 2 don’t end up lost in the sea of bottles that lie ahead. You will The third edition of the Basler Feinmesse is a gourmet fair dedicat- receive a catalogue of the vendors and their wines free with ed to the lovers of fine foods and spirits. There will be close to 100 your entrance ticket, and it is well worth taking a few min- exhibitors from the fields of eating, drinking, kitchen, and tableware utes to study it and plan what you want to taste! You can also presenting the public with their finest products. The motto for this browse the catalogue and sort by region or grape variety. In fair is to discover, try, enjoy, and buy the finest of cheeses, oils, addition to wine there are also glasses and specialized books coffee, caviar, salmon, champagne, microbrewery beer, and distilled on wine for sale. Opening hours are from 15:00-21:00 Monday spirits. Special themes for this year’s fair will be cocktails, to Saturday, and 12:00-19:00 on Sunday. The Basler Wein- Appenzell’s regional specialties, and beer enjoyment. The event will messe will take place at Halle 4.1 at the Messe Basel and take place in Halle 4 of Messe Basel, the same hall as the Basler entry costs CHF 15; note that your ticket is also valid for a Weinmesse (Basel wine fair). Open Thursday-Saturday from 15:00- visit to the Basler Feinmesse on the same day. 21:00 and Sunday from 12:00-19:00. The CHF 15 entrance ticket is valid for both the Feinmesse and the Weinmesse.

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Europa-Park, Rust, Germany The Europa-Park in Rust, Germany (about 1.5 hours from Basel) is a Halloween huge amusement park that offers entertainment for the whole family almost all year round. But the park can be particularly attractive when Many people associate the month of the trees on their grounds show their amazing fall colors. Also, from September 27 to November 3 the park is decorated with tons of colorful October with colorful leaves on the trees, pumpkins, apples, and corn plants. Additionally, goblins, witches, and colorful pumpkins decorating houses and demons make for a spooky experience. They also offer several special Halloween events. stores, and colorful Halloween costumes on October 31. However, while you will Horror Glam Night October 9 find all of these in Basel nowadays, The first Horror Glam Night promises to be a memorable party where you can experience a Horror Nights Maze and celebrate with the stars pumpkins and Halloween are by no means in the Vampire’s Club. Party starts at 22:30, cost is € 25.00 (over age 18 a typical Swiss tradition. Below is some only, no masks permitted). Tickets are limited and can be reserved at +49-7822-6697. The Irish and American tradition of Halloween celebrations and information on places in or near Basel “trick-or-treating” is only slowly gaining popularity in Switzer- that help you make this fall the colorful Halloween Party October 31 land, so you won’t find many kids or teens dressing up on Octo- ber 31 and going door to door, calling “Süsses oder Saures” (the season it should be... At Germany’s largest Halloween party, you can dance to catchy tunes at several party locations throughout the park. In addition, several of equivalent of “trick or treat”) to collect candy. Likewise, if your their rides have extended opening hours for party-goers. Doors open kids would like to go out trick-or-treating, chances are that many Pumpkins wonderful way to warm your hands, as well as a healthy snack. You at 18:00, the party begins at 19:30. Cost is € 23 to visit just the party, of your neighbors won’t open the door or will not really know can buy them from any vendor as prices usually are rather uniform € 44 for a combination ticket that includes a day-pass to the park. what to make of it. Only in neighborhoods with a higher density Pumpkins used to be considered primarily animal feed in Swit- throughout town. of expats is this custom becoming more common. Additionally, zerland, and Halloween was a festival you only heard about from www.europapark.de You can also buy raw chestnuts at the grocery store and roast them several Halloween events for kids are organized by Robi-Spiel- other countries. In recent years, however, this has changed. Where yourself. Simply cut a cross through the outer shell at the tip of the Aktionen. in the 1990s only a handful of pumpkin varieties were even grown in Horror Nights 2014 Until November 1 chestnuts, all the way down to the soft edible part. Then place them Switzerland, you can now choose from several hundred edible and Throughout the month of October, fearless • October 29: Halloween afternoon at Robi-Spiel-Aktionen on a cookie sheet and roast them in the oven at 200o C for 20-25 decorative varieties. You can find some of these at grocery stores; visitors can dive into their own horror movie Ackermätteli (Ackermatt, across from Horburgpark in Klein- minutes. When the shells get darker and open widely at the cuts, additionally, at least three farms in Baselland sell a huge variety of where monsters, zombies, and vampires test basel): From 13:00-17:00, children can carve a pumpkin and take them out of the oven; they should be easy to peel at this point. pumpkins and squash. their bravery. The Horror Nights take place prepare a pumpkin soup. Contact: 079-284-5783. Be aware, though, that you can only eat the special chestnuts sold on certain dates in a special, darkened area The Mathis Brändelistalhof in Bottmingen offers about 250 variet- at the store. The so-called horse chestnuts (conkers) that you find of the park swarming with dressed-up actors • October 31: Halloween afternoon at Robi-Spiel-Aktionen Acker- ies of pumpkins and squash, as well as seasonal products, eggs, throughout Basel’s parks are not edible for humans! They do, how- who will give you goosebumps. (However, they mätteli: From 13:00-17:00, children can have their faces painted homemade brandies, and, in December, Christmas trees. ever, make great winter feed for deer and other wild animals. So if will never touch you, and you should never as scary monsters, vampires, etc. Contact: 079-284-5783. your kids love to collect bags full of horse chestnuts, you can always touch them). In addition, five themed “Houses www.mathis-hof.ch take them to the Lange Erlen Park and drop them in the collection of Horror” await your visit with scary sound and light effects. Three of the • October 31: Halloween party at Robi Allmend (Allmendstrasse box at the entrance for their animals. roller coasters (Pegasus, Matterhornblitz, and Cassandra’s Curse) are 219 in Basel): From 16:00-20:00, children can join their The Kürbisland in Liestal offers over 200 varieties of squash, each also still open during the events; additionally, there will be an ice show at Halloween party with pumpkin soup at 17:00 and disco from with a recipe to take with you, and they are adjacent to a self-pick 21:00 and 22:30, and from 23:00 you can visit the Vampire’s Club with DJ flower field with a gorgeous selection of colorful dahlias, as well as 18:00. Kids wearing a costume will receive a small welcome Fall Fun Beyond Basel and Bar (over age 18 only, € 7 entrance fee). The Horror Nights begin at a corn maze for the family to navigate. gift! Contact: 061-601-1410. Jucker Farm, Canton Zürich 20:00, last entrance to the Houses of Horror is at 23:00. Cost is € 14-25, www.oberewanne.ch/kuerbisland/wegbeschreibung depending on date, or you can buy a combination ticket including a day- • October 31: Halloween party at Robi Bachgraben (Felsplatten- This large farm is a highly popular pass to the park and entrance to the Horror Night for € 55-66. Tickets strasse 11 in Basel): From 14:00-20:00, join them for their scary Additionally, the Kürbisegge in Muttenz, at the corner of destination for a day trip throughout the should be bought in advance as the events sell out quickly! Note that the Sevogelstrasse and Baslerstrasse, offers about 330 varieties year, but is particularly attractive in the fall, Horror Nights are recommended for ages 16 and up; also, costumes and Halloween party with face painting, costumes, witches brew, of pumpkins and squash, as well as other seasonal products and during pumpkin season. Until the begin- masks are not permitted. and ghost disco! Contact: 061-382-9997. fresh cider. They are celebrating their pumpkin festival on October ning of November, they have a huge pump- photo: © europa park © europa photo: www.horror-nights.de 25 from 11:00-16:00, and are open daily during pumpkin season. kin exhibition with more than 100,000 edible and decorative pumpkins, giant sculptures www.kuerbisegge.ch made from pumpkins (including airplanes,

pianos, and various animals), a collection of © jucker farm photo: Also, the city of Lörrach, Germany, is celebrating their Herbstfest several hundred varieties of pumpkins and squash (many of which (fall festival) with a big pumpkin market on October 11 from 10:00- they also sell), a wide range of pumpkin-based food specialties, and 18:00 and October 12 from 13:00-18:00. (For the festival, stores in pumpkin carving for children and adults. They have two locations in Lörrach will be open on Sunday afternoon.) canton Zürich, the Juckerhof in Seegräben (about 75 minutes from Basel) and the Bächlihof in Jona (about 85 minutes from Basel). At the Jona location, they also organize several pumpkin-centered spe- Chestnuts cial events, including the Swiss Pumpkin Weighing Championships One of the undeniable signs that fall on October 5, a Halloween party on October 25, a large Halloween- has arrived in Basel is the appear- pumpkin sale (with face painting for the kids) on October 29-31, and ance of the chestnut vendors in the on November 2 the “Kürbis-Schlachtete” (pumpkin butchering), streets, replacing the ice cream where the giant pumpkins from the championship are carved up carts that have been there all and their seeds sold (in case you want to try growing your own summer (in fact, they are typically giant next year). For more information and directions to both the same vendors). With the cooler locations, go to their website. fall temperatures, the hot “Maroni” are a www.juckerfarm.ch 12 basel life magazine / www.basellife.com OCTOBER 2014 13 OCTOBER 2014 www.BASEL LIFE.com

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Ongoing Events / OCTOBER 2014 SEPT 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 >> Children’s Theater – Cinderella >> Car Rally >> Circus Nock (Basel) >> Circus Nock (Basel) Gustave Courbet Exhibit >> Circus Nock (Basel) >>Swiss Toy >> Car Rally >> Family Concert IMPORTANT NUMBERS Fondation Beyeler, Riehen >>Kids Flea Market Schützenmattpark >> Talk – Shigeru Ban >>Swiss Toy >> Car Rally sOS: 112 Poison Center: 145 Kinderspital >>Swiss Toy >> Theater – Frankenstein >> Bookbinding Workshop for Kids >>Swiss Toy Until January 18 Spitalstrasse 33, Basel >> Outdoor Workout >> Italian Wine Tasting >> Theater – Frankenstein >>Flea Market Pratteln Police: 117 a Hand in Need: 143 061 704 1212 >> English Storytelling (with BCT) >> Opera – Tales of Hoffmann >> European Heavyweight Championship >> German Storytelling >> Royal Philharmonic Orchestra London >> Theater – Frankenstein Afterhours Pharmacy Fire Department: 118 Child/Teen Helpline: 147 >> Theater – Frankenstein >> Italian Wine Tasting >> Italian Wine Tasting Alvar Aalto Petersgraben 3, Basel ambulance: 144 Vitra Design Museum 061 263 7575 Weil am Rhein, Germany Until March 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 >> Circus Nock (Basel) >> Theater – Frankenstein >> Circus Nock (Basel) >> Children’s Holiday City >> Car Rally >> Opera – Tales of Hoffmann >> Theater – Frankenstein >> Circus Nock (Basel) >> Circus Nock (Basel) >> Circus Nock (Basel) >> Circus Nock (Basel) 14/18 – Switzerland and the >>Swiss Toy >> Jugend Zirkus Robiano (Sissach) >> Jugend Zirkus Robiano (Sissach) >> Jugend Zirkus Robiano (Basel) >> Jugend Zirkus Robiano (Basel) >>Pumpkin Weighing Championships >> Conker Collection Lange Erlen >>Horror Glam Night >> Theater – Frankenstein >>Marinatal (Wedding Fair) Great War >> Storytelling at the Markthalle >> Typically Swiss!? >> Theater – Frankenstein >> Hollywood in Concert >>Fall Festival (Lörrach) Historisches Museum Basel >> Tour of the Rathaus >> Margarethen Ice Rink Opens >> Opera – Tales of Hoffmann >> Theater – Frankenstein Until February 2 >> Opera – Tales of Hoffmann >> English Comedy >> Dance Night CULTURESCAPES – Tokyo 2014 Various Locations 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Until November 22 >> Children’s Holiday City >> Jugend Zirkus Robiano (Oberwil) >> Circus Nock (Liestal) >> Circus Nock (Liestal) >> Jugend Zirkus Robiano (Basel) >> Jugend Zirkus Robiano (Reinach) >> Jugend Zirkus Robiano (Reinach) >> Jugend Zirkus Robiano (Oberwil) >> Talk – Working with Aalto >> Theater – Frankenstein >> Swiss Indoors >> Circus Nock (Basel) >> Tinguely Tours >> Tour – Switzerland and the Great War >> Theater – Frankenstein >> Cirque du Soleil – QUIDAM >> Flip-Flop Workshop >>Marinatal (Wedding Fair) >> Bookworms – English/German >> Cirque du Soleil – QUIDAM >> Cirque du Soleil – QUIDAM >> Blues Meets Fusion >> Cirque du Soleil – QUIDAM Art Exhibit >>Fall Festival (Lörrach) >> Chippendales >> James Blunt >> Tour – Gustave Courbet >> GlasBlasSing Quintet Lange Erlen Park, Basel >> Tour – Going West! October 10-26

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European Heavyweight Championship Skating Rinks rink, which will be open to schools and to the public during the day (until 17:00) and to hockey school, hockey clubs, and figure skat- October 4 Basel is home to two out- ing clubs in the evening hours. Weekend mornings from 9:00-11:30 door skating rinks, Eglisee and For the first time in the 100-year history of Swiss boxing a professional boxer will be reserved for hockey clubs and afternoons until 17:00 will be Margarethen. These outdoor with a Swiss boxing license will compete in a European Heavyweight Champi- open to the public. The biggest casualty of the limited ice this season rinks are artificially frozen, allow- onship. Be at St. Jakobshalle for what could be the big moment for 29-year- is that there will be no pick-up hockey at Eglisee. The immediate ing for wonderful days of skating old Arnold “The Cobra” Gjergjaj from Boxclub Basel, who will go up against reason for the renovations is to update the archaic ammonia-based even when the weather is above Bosnian boxer Adnan Redzovic. In the EBU-EE, Arnold Gjergjaj ranks as num- cooling system with a mixed glycol-water cooling system. The long- freezing. Both locations offer both ber 5, while his opponent Redzovic ranks as number 8, and both boxers so term plan for Eglisee is to cover one of the swimming pools with skating and ice hockey as well as far are unbeaten. Additionally, both Redzovic and Gjergjaj fought against the a dome that will permit swimming year-round and to add a second skating lessons, and are equipped same two opponents before and both of them won both of those fights. Thus, rink in the adjacent green space of the Eglisee park to provide two with a restaurant and snack bar to it is difficult to predict who will come out on top on this night. The fight starts rinks for use in the winter months; however, permits have yet to be complete your visit. at 20:00, with doors opening at 18:30. To watch this exciting event, you can granted for either project. Check the website for further updates on buy your tickets online; prices range from CHF 25-200, kids up to age 16 can Margarethen: The Kunsteisbahn (KEB) at Margarethen will be open the season opening and the activities offered at this outdoor rink. acquire tickets for free in categories 3-5 with a paying adult. from October 11 until March 8, 2015. You can buy individual tickets for CHF 7 for adults and CHF 4 for kids ages 6-16, a 10-pack of tickets www.kunschti-eglisee.ch

www.stjakobshalle.ch © keystone photo: for the reduced price of CHF 63 for adults and CHF 36 for children, Wednesday Evening Outdoor Workout categories of runners, including women only, men only, women born or a season pass at CHF 110 for adults and CHF 60 for kids. You can Skating Classes 1969 and earlier only, men born 1969 and earlier only, mixed (three bring your own skates or rent them on site; additionally, you can rent October 1 a little pusher to help the very young learn to skate. Entrance and Eglisee will be hosting skating classes men and three women), and multi (without restrictions). You can reg- for kids ages 5-6 on Wednesday after- Join Gsünder Basel for the last of a series of seven Wednesday evening ister online until October 12 for CHF 150, or late-register on the day skate rentals are both reduced 50% after 17:00. workouts in the park. The program called “Moving Erlenmatt” involves noons starting November 5, for kids of the race at Sportanlage Grendelmatte for CHF 180. The event also www.ed-bs.ch/jfs/sport/sportanlagen/ ages 7-17 on Fridays starting November 1 hour of fun and healthy workouts with elements of dance and good includes a kids’ run of 1.2 km for kids born 2001 and younger. Early kunsteisbahnen/margarethen-keb/ music in the Erlenmatt park located between Musical Theater and Ba- 7, and for adults on Wednesday morn- online registration costs CHF 5 and late registration on the day of the ings starting November 5. For more discher Bahnhof. Led by Gsünder Basel’s instructor Bharti Ramdhoni, race costs CHF 10. All participants will receive a breathable t-shirt. Eglisee: During the colder months, the outdoor pools at Eglisee are the program will take place from 18:00-19:00, rain or shine (in case of converted into outdoor ice rinks. This year, however, the KEB Eglisee information or to sign up, contact A. rain they will move to the Quartiertreffpunkt Rosental). It’s free and www.herbstlauf-riehen.ch will be undergoing extensive renovations, which may in fact last up Heitz at 061-643-0115, 078-624-3062, everybody can participate; there is no need to register, just show up! to three years. This means that Eglisee will not open for the win- or [email protected]. Familien Spieltreff (Family Play-Meet) www.gsuenderbasel.ch ter season until November 1 at the earliest and will only offer one www.kunschti-eglisee.ch / chelsea piers © margarethen photos: October 21 and 28 Every Tuesday evening from 17:00-19:00 (except during the public Ice Hockey Fun Hockey in Basel: This offer is for kids ages 6-16 who just want Swiss Indoors school holidays), kids, teens, and families can come to play4you to to play pick-up hockey under the guidance of young coaches, October 18-26 enjoy a variety of activities, such as juggling, trick yo-yo, stacking, di- without belonging to any club. While there will be some skating and The Swiss Indoors, the third- abolo, kiwido, and more, as well as numerous classic and modern passing exercises, instruction will be minimal and no club membership largest indoor tennis tourna- games. Most games are self-explanatory, but there is always a friendly is required. Minimum equipment includes a helmet with grid (which ment on the ATP World Tour, staff on hand to show, explain, and even play with you. Entrance costs can be rented on the spot for CHF 20 for the whole season), hockey is the biggest national sports CHF 8 for kids, CHF 12 for adults, and CHF 25 for families; skates (which can be rented at the rink each time), stick, good winter event in Switzerland and one discounts with Familienpass. In der Ziegelei, Atelier T25 in Oberwil, gloves (hockey gloves can be rented for CHF 10 per season), as well of the most important indoor Hohestrasse 134. as knee and elbow pads. Fun hockey will take place every Wednes- tournaments in the world. St. www.play4you.ch/agenda day afternoon from 16:00-17:00 at Kunsteisbahn Margarethen (rink 3), Jakobshalle is the location for from October 22 to February 11. There is a one-time fee of CHF 50 to In June of this year, Basel’s professional hockey team, the EHC Basel

this week-long event that is © swiss indoors photo: join, which should be handed in at the first session. Entrance price to Sharks, were forced to declare bankruptcy. Despite this loss, hockey expected to draw over 70,000 spectators who watch the tournament fc basel schedule OCTOBER 2014 the rink is separate. For more info or to register, contact Jolanda We- live, in addition to several million people in over 70 countries who lives on in Basel through the team’s junior players—the EHC Basel Young ber at 079-745-9252 or [email protected]. You can also register will follow the matches on television. From the qualifying rounds on FC Basel 1893 (Fussball / Soccer) Sharks. If you or your child would like to play hockey, there are several directly online. October 18 and 19 to the final on October 26, this year’s tournament opportunities in Basel and Baselland. Red: Home Game @ St. Jakob Stadion www.young-sharks.ch/funhockey promises real excitement when the Swiss connection—Stan Wawrinka Hockey School in Basel: and Roger Federer—will play against Rafael Nadal and the rest of the The EHC Basel Young Sharks are offering Date Time Home team Guests Basel Ice Hockey Club: If your child is serious about playing hockey world. Monday, October 20, is Super Monday, with a Paul Anka concert hockey school for kids ages 4-10 who want to learn hockey. In these and wants to join a club with more intense weekly trainings as well starting the spectacle at 17:30, followed by the opening match of Ra- classes, kids will learn skating, puck and stick handling, and of course Wed., Oct. 1 20:45 FC Basel 1893 Liverpool FC as some weekend tournaments, the EHC Basel Young Sharks may fael Nadal at 18:45 and then the main-round match of Stan Wawrinka. how to play hockey. Classes are at St. Jakob’s Arena on Saturday be more suitable. Kids should have some basic hockey/skating skills Check their official website for more detailed information on matches mornings from 9:45-10:45, starting October 25. The cost for the whole Sat., Oct. 4 20:00 FC St. Gallen FC Basel 1893 or simultaneously attend hockey school. The number of trainings and to buy your tickets. season is CHF 50; entrance to the St. Jakob rink is extra. For infor- ranges from 2-4 times per week, depending on age and caliber. To Sat. Oct. 18 20:00 BSC Young Boys FC Basel 1893 mation or to register by phone, contact Kirsten Fender (she speaks www.swissindoorsbasel.ch English) at 077-455-5434. You can also register directly on their find out more, you can visit their website or contact Daniel Baur at Wed., Oct. 22 20:45 PFC Ludogorets Razgrad FC Basel 1893 website by filling out the online form. [email protected] or 061-377-5156. Herbstlauf (Fall Run) Riehen www.young-sharks.ch Sat. Oct. 25 20:00 FC Basel 1893 FC Sion www.young-sharks.ch/kidshockeyschule October 19 Hockey School in Laufen: Fun Hockey for Men and Women: If you are a man or a women between This interesting run is a relay marathon, Wed., Oct. 29 N/A FC Wohlen FC Basel 1893 If you live in canton Baselland, you may want the ages of 18 and 60 and simply want to get on the ice to play hockey in which teams of 6 will collectively run to consider the hockey school in Laufen. Kids from age 4 are welcome to come and learn skating and the basics of ice hockey playing. The every Saturday morning from 09:00-10:45, then the “Yysrockies” may a distance of 42.195 kilometers through Prices range from CHF 75 to CHF 20 for adults in regular seating. Children ages equipment can be borrowed for free and the skates can be rented be for you. Ice hockey experience, your own equipment, and CHF 150 the beautiful recreational area of Lange 6-16 receive a discount of 25% in the regular seating areas. There is a special at the rink. While ice hockey school started on August 30, kids are for the season’s fee (plus entrance fee) are all you need. Since play is Erlen. Each of the six runners will run 7.033 kilometers, crossing the area for families and young adults (up to age 22) with slightly lower prices. For welcome to join at any time and participation is free—so why not give at Eglisee, there may be changes or delays in the start date due to the border between Switzerland and Germany in the process. The trans- more information on seats and pricing, go to: construction. Contact Jürg Guldimann at 079-408-1855 if interested. fer of the baton occurs in the stadium, making this relay race espe- it a try? www.fcb.ch/de-ch/stadion/stadionplan-preise#preise photo: © see saw images © see saw photo: cially interesting for team members and spectators. There will be six http://ehc-laufen.ch/nachwuchs/hockeyschule www.kunschti-eglisee.ch/dokus/flyer_yysrockies.pdf

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German. Participation is free of charge and no registration is required. shops are from 13:00-17:00 and are included in the entrance fee to Typically Swiss!? From 10:00-10:30 at Allschwilerstrasse 90 in Basel. the museum. October 8 www.stadtbibliothekbasel.ch www.papiermuseum.ch You are invited to this free infor- mation evening that will provide Tour of 14/18—Switzerland and the Great War Science for Families you with practical information and tips for business and day-to-day October 15 October 19 life in Switzerland. Learn about the The Historisches Museum in Barfüsserplatz will be giving a tour in The University of Basel has a German-language program designed to differences between your culture English of their current exhibit at 12:15. In the early 20th century, the stimulate families’ interest in science. Café Scientifique takes place and Swiss culture, Swiss manners, world was shaken to the core by a war later known as the Great War. one Sunday per month from 15:00-17:00, with specialists in various patterns of behavior, and even the This tour will talk about the impact that World War I had on Switzer- fields of research giving talks in a relaxed café atmosphere. There is unwritten laws—the do’s and don’ts land, and especially on Basel as a border city. Tour is free with en- no fee and no registration required. Simply show up at the Universität of living in Switzerland. This infor- trance to the museum. Basel, Totengässlein 3 in Basel. This month’s topic is “Konfuzius- mation evening is in English and www.museenbasel.ch Renaissance—Wie der Aufstieg Chinas die Welt und unser Leben will start at 19:30 at the Zunftsaal verändert” (Confucius Renaissance—How the rise of China is chang- at Rümelinsplatz 4 in Basel. It is ing the world and our lives). China is one of the oldest civilizations of brought to you by the GGG Auslän- Talk: Contemporaries—Working with Aalto mankind and its art, philosophy, and religion have always had a great derberatung, an organization devot- October 16 influence on the East Asian world. Today, China’s growing influence ed to helping foreigners integrate around the world is clearly noticeable. Since its economic opening Finnish architect Alvar Aalto employed a number of Swiss architects by providing translation services, as at the end of the “Cultural Revolution,” the most populous nation on in his studio over the decades; he called them his “Swiss Guard.” Four well as counseling for taxes, legal earth has developed into an economic superpower. How is this un- of these contemporaries, Walter Moser, Theo Senn, Ulrich Rüegg, and issues, and much more. To attend, precedented rise to global power structured? What does it mean for Michaela Mina, reflect back on specific projects and share anecdotes register on their website or by phone Switzerland and Europe? and personal experiences. This English-language talk will take place at 061-206-9227. at the Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein, Germany, at 18:00; ad- http://cafe.unibas.ch/cafe/programm/ www.auslaenderberatung- mission is free and no registration is required.

basel.ch/swiss.html © jon hoefer photo: www.design-museum.de Kids Lab October 19, 22, and 29 Talk: Shigeru Ban—Starting from Nature century French painting. Admission to the museum is CHF 25 for Flip-Flop Workshop The University of Basel organizes three workshops per month (in October 2 adults (CHF 50 for the whole family with Familienpass), CHF 6 for kids ages 11-19, and free for kids under age 11. The tour costs an October 18 and 19 German) where children ages 6-13 can explore a topic related to the Shigeru Ban, 2014 Pritzker Prize winner, is one of the most important additional CHF 7. In conjunction with the special month’s Café Scientifique. Children can attend the Kids Lab on Sunday, Japanese architects. His buildings include the Centre Pompidou in exhibition “History under your at the same time as the adult Café Scientifique talk (15:00-17:00), or Metz and innovative single-family homes as well as humanitarian and www.fondationbeyeler.ch feet—3,000 years of shoes,” you on one the following two Wednesdays from 14:00-16:00. This month’s experimental projects, such as emergency shelters made of card- are invited from 13:30-17:30 to topic is entitled “China zum Anfassen” (In touch with China). More board. Ban has expressed his admiration for Finnish architect Alvar Tour of Going West! Exhibit participate in a workshop for than a billion people live in the 9.5 million square kilometers of China. Aalto’s masterly treatment of the material wood with two exhibition October 12 young and old, where you can de- So great and yet so unknown is this distant land. We know people projects. In this talk, Ban speaks about his design philosophy, his en- sign your own flip-flops any way from China, know their culture, their daily lives, and maybe even want gagement with Aalto, and Aalto’s intensive relationship with Japanese The Cartoonmuseum Basel is host- you please—classic, crazy, smart, to study Chinese language and writing. architecture. The talk will be in English at 18:00 at the Vitra Design ing an exhibit on the history of west- colorful, glamorous, or playful. It’s http://cafe.unibas.ch/kidslab/programm Museum in Weil am Rhein, Germany; admission is €10; register at ern comics that began in the United up to you! Everything you need to [email protected]. States and later caught on in Europe. There will be a German-language create your artwork will be provided www.design-museum.de Parent–Child Woodworking Workshop tour of this exhibit at 14:00 that intro- free of charge at the workshop at the duces visitors to the genre of western Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel, includ- From October 21

© lucky comics © lucky ing glitter, sequins, beads, feathers, and of course a pair of flip-flops Tour of the Rathaus comics and familiarizes them with The PEB is offering a six-evening in the size and color of your choice. The special exhibition is the per- one of its most important artists, the woodworking w0orkshop (Tuesdays October 8 fect place to draw inspiration. There you will find hundreds of ideas Swiss cartoonist Derib. The tour will be given by the director and cu- from 18:00-20:00) for a parent with As a part of the celebrations to com- for your design. Give away your dream flip-flops as a gift, keep them rator Anette Gehrig and costs entrance plus CHF 5. one child age 9 and up. The first memorate the 500-year anniversary as a souvenir, or wear them home. Children ages 6 and up may par- evenings are spent learning various of Basel’s Rathaus (city hall), you www.cartoonmuseum.ch ticipate if accompanied by an adult. Participation is free and there is woodworking techniques (drilling, can learn more about the Rathaus, no need to register for the workshop, although you may need to wait sawing, grinding, dowels, over plates, etc.), while making some sim- its history, the building itself, and for a turn. Tinguely Tours ple tools for measuring etc. The next evenings will be spent building a the numerous artworks, as well as October 14 www.spielzeug-welten-museum-basel.ch project of your choice (jewelry box, game board, bird house, crossbow, its current functions in one of the CD rack, etc.). Workshops are in German, no previous woodworking many German-language tours of- You are invited to join a short, guided tour in English of the permanent experience is required. Cost is CHF 160 plus CHF 20 for materials. fered. “Geschichte als Schauspiel— © jon hoefer collection at the Tinguely Museum starting at 13:00. Admission to the This class fills up fast, so register quickly on the PEB website under Das Bildprogramm um 1900” (History as a play—the artworks around museum costs CHF 15 for adults; free for kids 16 and under when Origami Workshop “Familienkurse,” by clicking on “Anmelden” for workshop number 37. 1900) focuses on the paintings created in the renovated Grossratssaal accompanied by an adult, otherwise CHF 10. Cost of tour is included October 19 in the entrance fee. www.peb-basel.ch in 1901. The tour takes place from 12:30-13:30; meeting place is the If you have not yet been to the Basler Papiermühle (Basel paper mill), interior courtyard. www.tinguely.ch it is a wonderful place to visit with your family. Here, historical tech- nical exhibits straight from the Middle Ages come together with fully Discovery Tours for Kids Tour of Gustave Courbet Exhibit Bookworms Program—English/German functioning workshops to keep the museum and the crafts related to the creation and use of paper alive. From making paper to print- October 22 October 12 October 14 ing and binding it into books you can follow (and in many cases even Deutschimpuls regularly organizes exciting city tours in which kids From 15:00-16:00 the Fondation Beyeler will be giving a public tour Bibliothek Basel West is hosting a book group for babies and toddlers participate in) every step of the process. On the third Sunday of each ages 7-13 are invited to learn about and discover Basel and its sur- in English of the temporary exhibit featuring the works of French ages 9 months to 4 years and their caregivers with nursery rhymes, month, the Origami-Verein Gelterkinden holds workshops where mu- rounding areas in a playful and interactive way. These tours are aimed painter Gustave Courbet, who led the Realist movement in 19th- finger plays, action stories, singing, and picture books in English and seum visitors can explore the colorful world of paper folding. Work- at kids with a beginner to intermediate level of German (some knowl-

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edge of German is necessary), and kids are encouraged to express Evening Presentation at the themselves in German. The title of this tour is “Blumen in Kleinbasel” Botanical Garden (Flowers in Kleinbasel). On this tour, kids will learn about the animals October 28 and flowers on the walls, facades, houses, buildings, sculptures, and small streets (Gassen) of Basel while touring the city between Clara- On this evening, there will be a platz and the Mittlere Brücke. Afterwards, the kids will be treated to presentation in German at 17:15 an ice cream at the Manor Restaurant. The tour is from 15:00-17:00 entitled “Pflanzen am Limit— and costs CHF 25; meeting point is in Claraplatz. To learn more about Öffentliche Abschiedsvorlesung or register for this tour, check under “Activities” on their website or in der Aula des Kollegienge- contact Joanna Krawczyk at [email protected]. bäudes” (Plants at the limit—

Public farewell lecture in the © jon hoefer www.deutschimpuls.ch auditorium of the University building). Meeting place is the fountain at the corner of the Institutsgebäude (institute building). Cost is free but donations are accepted. Family Day at the Gustave Courbet Exhibit http://botgarten.unibas.ch/2014feierabend October 26 From 10:00-18:00, the Fondation Beyeler will be giving short tours for children, youths, adults, and families in various languages of the temporary exhibit featuring the works of French painter Gustave Cour-

© long islandtheater © long bet. There also will be a museum’s game and workshops that invite Acting for Kids you to experiment. Admission to the family day is CHF 25 for adults; October 22 – December 10 free for people under 25. Kids love playacting. It is their natural way of exploring the www.fondationbeyeler.ch world, their social environment, and themselves. Practicing the craft of acting together with other children promotes a child’s personality development. This course touches on voice and Tinguely Tour—Poetry of the Metropolis. The Affichistes diction, movement for the stage, role analysis, imagination, October 28 and portraying. The secondary benefits are heightened self- You are invited to join a short, guided tour in English at 13:00 of

assurance, awareness, grace, discipline, interaction skills, and © lake fong photo: the exhibit “Poetry of the Metropolis. The Affichistes.” Among the effective communication. The class is held in English and takes avant-garde artists around 1960, the “Affichistes” were perhaps the place at Les Arts Scéniques at Pfirtergasse 1 in Basel. The class Bookworms Program—English most radical, or at least the most poetic group. Admission to the is conceived for children ages 7-10 and will be held on Wednes- October 28 museum costs CHF 15 for adults; free for kids 16 and under when days from 15:30-16:30. Cost is CHF 175. Visit their website for accompanied by an adult, otherwise CHF 10. Cost of tour is included Bibliothek Basel West is hosting a book group for babies and a full course description and to sign up. in the entrance fee. toddlers ages 9 months to 4 years and their caregivers. Join a www.lesartssceniques.ch morning of nursery rhymes and stories that are all read, spoken, and www.tinguely.ch sung in English. Participation is free of charge and no registration is required. From 10:00-10:30 at Allschwilerstrasse 90 in Basel. Jukibu Intercultural Library Events www.stadtbibliothekbasel.ch 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 October schedule of the foreign-language events Cocktails at the Museum organized at the library. Please visit their website for a detailed list of activities or to become a member at www.jukibu.ch. You can also check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/jukibu. October 30 Note that Jukibu will be closed for school holidays from October 4-19. The Antikenmuseum Basel is offering an evening of short tours and cocktails from 18:00-22:00. A German tour will begin at 19:00 and an Date Time Event Suitable for… English tour will start at 19:30, both of which will spotlight the exhi- bition “Roma Eterna.” Entrance cost of CHF 5 includes the tour and October 1 10:00-11:00 English Storytelling (with BCT) Parents with toddlers admission to the cocktail bar. October 1 15:30-17:00 Tell me a story in German Parents with toddlers www.antikenmuseumbasel.ch

October 3 17:00-19:00 Bookbinding workshop for children Children ages 9-12 Family Tour of Radio X October 5 12:00-13:00 Storytelling at the Markthalle* Parents with toddlers October 31 October 22 15:30-17:00 Tell me a story in German Parents with toddlers The PEB is organizing a tour of Radio X, a local radio station now October 23 Starting at 19:00 A Danish evening of literature and film Adults located in the Dreispitz area of Ba- October 24 17:00-19:00 Bookbinding workshop for children Children ages 9-12 sel, which offers radio programs in multiple languages, includ- October 25 10:00-11:30 Tell me a story in Tamil Parents with toddlers ing English! The tour will provide

families with an interesting insight © radio x photo: October 29 Starting at 15:30 Storytelling in Albanian and German Parents with children into the world of radio broadcasts, from the editors to the making of October 31 17:00-19:00 Bookbinding workshop for children Children ages 9-12 playlists and the live studio filled with modern technology. Tour is from 17:00-19:00 and costs CHF 30 per family. Register on the October 31 Starting at 15:30 Storytelling in Spanish Parents with children PEB website under “Familienkurse,” by clicking on “Anmelden” for workshop number 40. * A story from Ireland told in French and German with musical accompaniment (Markthalle, Viaduktstrasse, near SBB) www.peb-basel.ch 20 basel life magazine / www.basellife.com OCTOBER 2014 21 Did You Know...?

The Story Behind the Sculpture Can you guess where this month’s cover photo was taken? The bronze market stall that provides the backdrop for our Basel pumpkin is part of a two-piece sculpture located in the cloister of the Basel Münster. It was created from 1986-1991 by artist Bettina Eichin, who also created the Helvetia sculpture on the Kleinbasel side of the Mittlere Brücke. The second piece of the sculpture—another table that was originally planned to show some papers, folders, scrolls, and a drum—is located at the other end of the cloister. The two pieces were supposed to be a gift to the city by the pharmaceutical company Sandoz, one of the two predecessors of Novartis, for their 100th anniversary. They were to be placed at Marktplatz in front of the Rathaus, together with a stone-hewn fountain, to reflect both the economic and political signifi- cance of the square. However, on Novermber 1, 1986, while the pieces were being crafted, a serious chemical accident at one of the Sandoz Live Classic Performances at Basel Area Cinemas facilities in Schweizerhalle that caused widespread pollution of the Rhein, led Eichin to revise her concept for the “political table.” This We all know that the movie theaters in Basel and surrounding change created conflict with Sandoz, who rescinded their order. Ulti- areas bring you all the latest blockbusters, often in their original mately, hundreds of private donors financed the creation of the revised language. But did you know that you can also watch opera, ballet, sculpture, with the political table now showing a book with a poem by and theater performances from some of the most famous stages Johann Peter Hebel entitled “Vergänglichkeit” (impermanence) and in the world, live, in your local cinema? Several cinemas in Basel the date of the accident. With all the controversy, the city no longer wanted to place the sculpture at Marktplatz and it first found a tempo- and Lörrach offer this service, and many screenings of these live performances will even be subtitled in English. rary, and since 2010 permanent, home in the Münster cloister. © jon hoefer photo:

At the Pathé Küchlin in Basel you can watch live performances from Crosswalk Removal in 30-km/h Zones in Basel the National Theater in London, Bolschoi Ballet in Moscow, and Met- So much effort has been put into trying to keeps pedestrians safe in ropolitan Opera in New York. They will show the following productions Basel, not the least of which involved repainting numerous cross- in October: walks with reflective beads at great expense to the canton last year. • From the National Theater: Frankenstein (with Benedict Cumberbatch Despite this, 34 crosswalks in Basel’s inner city—that is, one quar- as the Creature) on October 15 and “Skylight” on October 23. Shows ter of all 123 crosswalks—are now being removed. Kleinbasel will be start at 20:00 and tickets are CHF 30. hit even harder, with 16 of 51 crosswalks being painted over in black within the next few weeks. This crosswalk-disappearing act is all part • From the Bolshoi Theater: “The Legend of Love” on October 26 at 16:00; of the new concept for traffic control in the city of Basel, which low- tickets are CHF 30. ers the speed limit to 30 km/h in much of the city. However, a national • From the Metropolitan Opera: “Macbeth” on October 11 at 18:55 and “Le photo: © theater basel theater © photo: regulation states that there can be no crosswalks in 30-km/h zones— Nozze di Figaro” on October 18 at 18:55; tickets for these showings are Expat Subscription at the Theater Basel unless there is a special need for them, as near schools or seniors’ CHF 45 and include a glass of champagne or a soft drink and a Theater Basel offers hundreds of world-class performances in the homes. However, many drivers are not yet aware of the new, lower program. fields of theater, ballet, dance, and opera each year. This year, The- speed limits, increasing the risk to pedestrians trying to cross without ater Basel is offering a subscription especially designed for expats crosswalks. In an effort to combat this speeding, numerous under- http://pathe.ch/en/pathelive/ because all performances will have English surtitles. The subscrip- cover vehicles are now parked on city streets with speed detectors tion includes tickets to five different productions, including “The Tales mounted in their darkened hatchback window. Drivers only realize of Hoffmann” on November 2, “Don Pasquale” on January 14, “The that they are there when they see the bright orange flash. Important: The Kino Rex in Basel presents opera and ballet performances live Merchant of Venice” on March 2, “Juditha Triumphanes” on April Don’t rely on your navigational system for speed limits as most still from the Royal Opera House and the English National Opera in London. 11, and “Così Fan Tutte” on May 3. Subscription price is CHF 470 for display 50-km/h limits in the new 30-km/h zones; therefore, watch for Their October showings include the following: Cat A, CHF 420 for Cat B, CHF 370 for Cat C, and CHF 308 for Cat D. signs or for the number 30 painted on the streets, and be especially • From the Royal Opera House: The ballet “Manon” on October 16 and the Subscribing is easy and can be done directly on their website. vigilant of pedestrians. The decision to remove crosswalks in 30-km/h opera “I Due Foscari” on October 27; regular tickets are CHF 38. zones has been met with extreme criticism and continues to be pub- www.theater-basel.ch licly challenged. Meanwhile, it is important to remind your children www.kitag.com/programm/kitagoperalive.aspx about crossing safely, helping them to choose the most manageable SBB Ticket Shop for Electronic Tickets places to cross the street on their way to school, and to always remain aware of the traffic when walking through town. The SBB is now offering you the option to buy your train tickets using The Union Filmtheater in Lörrach, Germany, shows live performances your computer or smartphone, in the comfort of your own home. No from the Royal Opera House in London, the Metropolitan Opera in New need to stand in line—with SBB’s Online Tickets and Mobile Tickets, York, and the Berliner Philharmoniker in Berlin. Their October dates you can buy them on your computer and instantly print them at home. include the following: Alternatively, you can buy them last minute at the train station using • From the Royal Opera House: The ballet “Manon” on October 16 and the your smartphone, and your Mobile Ticket will appear directly on your opera “I Due Foscari” on October 27; shows start at 20:15 and tickets display screen. You will need a credit card, PostFinance Card, or a are € 26.00. prepaid Visa or Mastercard, and for Online Tickets you will also need a • From the Metropolitan Opera: “Macbeth” on October 11 and “Le Nozze computer with internet connection, PDF reader, and a printer. Simply di Figaro” on October 18; both shows start at 19:00 and tickets are register for this service online, and in the future you only need to use € 30.50. your username and password to make your bookings. http://sbb-etickets.ch/comfort?wt.mc_id=eshift14- www.cineplex.de/loerrach/kino/oper-ballett/524/

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Cirque du Soleil—QUIDAM GlasBlasSing Quintet Hollywood in Concert— October 15-19 October 18 21st Century Symphony Orchestra The internationally acclaimed production of QUIDAM will reach This sensational quintet from Berlin will entertain and amaze you Switzerland this month. Cirque du Soleil is a circus like no other— with their creative and imaginative music performance using noth- October 10 the diverse mix of different characters and the opulent visuals draw ing but bottles—beer bottles, wine jugs, water cooler bottles, bottle Under the direction of Ludwig Wicki, the the audience into a fantastic dream world. At the center of this show carriers, and bottles openers. Whether blowing at the bottle mouths, 21st Century Symphony Orchestra will will be about a dozen world-class acrobatic performances, includ- flicking their thumb in the openings to create notes, or tapping jugs be playing the music of John Williams, ing a masterpiece choreographic jump rope act and an intricate aer- and shaking bottles holders for percussion, you will surely tap along five-time Oscar winner for his scores ial acrobatic act, set amidst a beautiful backdrop, magical lighting, to the catchy rhythms of their well-known repertoire. They will be in for Hollywood blockbuster movies. and a symphony of live original music compositions. QUIDAM will be Basel for one night on their European tour at the Fauteuil Theater in Hear the powerful and ever-memorable performed at the Hallenstadion in Zürich; tickets start at CHF 120. the heart of Basel’s old town. Tickets range from CHF 30-59. music from movies such as “Jaws,” www.ticketcorner.ch www.fauteuil.ch “Jurassic Park,” “Harry Potter,” “Su- perman,” “E.T.,” “Star Wars,” and many more, while stunning scenes from the Foreigner movies play on a large screen behind October 20, 26, and November 6 the orchestra. This production will take place in the Musiksaal of the Stadt- The British-American rock band For- Casino Basel. eigner achieved international success in the late 1970s with their hits “Cold Tickets are CHF 49 and can be purchased as ice,” “I want to know what love is,” through www.reservix.de. and “Say you will,” selling over 50 mil- www.stadtcasino.ch lion records. They will be stopping in several European cities as part of their “Unplugged Tour,” playing their catchy, melodic, and Frankenstein—The Demon of Switzerland Italian Wine Tasting (indio) © armin photo: sometimes melancholic songs. You can see them per- Until October 17 October 2-4 Blues Meets Fusion form at the KKL Konzertsaal in Luzern on October 20 Hardly anyone knows that the story of Frankenstein’s monster has Mövenpick Weinkeller (Haltingerstrasse 101 in October 17 (www.ticketcorner.ch), at the Konzethaus in Freiburg, its origins in Switzerland. It was on Lake Geneva that Mary Shel- Basel) is hosting a tasting of Italian wines. Simply Scott Henderson, America’s “number one jazz guitarist” according Germany, on October 26 (www.deutschland-tickets.de), ley created the scientist Victor Frankenstein who, with the help of drop in during their opening hours on Thursday or to “Guitar World;” bassist Jeff Berlin; and coveted session drummer or in Basel on November 6 as part of the Baloise Session Basel alchemist Paracelsus, becomes the creator of a nameless, giant, Friday until 20:00 and on Saturday until 16:00. Dennis Chambers will be teaming up for one night at the Volkshaus (www.baloisesession.ch). monstrous superhuman in need of love. The creator and his creature www.moevenpick-wein.com Basel. Whether playing classic jazz pieces by Wayne Shorter and meet once again in the Alps, and this story has no happy ending. Movie Herbie Hancock or blues standards such as “Hound Dog,” this English Comedy director Philipp Stölzl will be staging “Frankenstein” in German, his Super Trio guarantees the highest standard of music with deep roots. first play, for Theater Basel at the Schauspielhaus, Steinentorstrasse Royal Philharmonic Orchestra London Concert starts at 20:15 and tickets cost CHF 49. October 23 7 in Basel. Tickets range from CHF 23-60. October 3 www.bluesnow.ch This English-language comedy show at the Kuppel in Basel features www.theater-basel.ch The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra London with U.K. comics Alistair Barrie, with his intelligent wit, and Dane Baptiste, pianist Martha Argerich, under the direction of con- a relative newcomer to the U.K. comedy scene. Show starts at 20:00, ductor Charles Dutoit, will be performing pieces by Carl Maria von Chippendales doors open at 19:00. Tickets are CHF 35 (CHF 25 for students) and can Weber, Schumann, and Tschaikowsky at the Stadt-Casino Basel. October 17 be purchased online. Tickets range from CHF 85-195 and are expected to sell out quickly. Ladies, they’re back! The Chippendales, masters of erotic performance www.internationalcomedyclub.ch www.konzerte-basel.ch with imaginative choreography, live vocals, and captivating stage sets, will be in Basel for one night to present their new show “Forever Jan Garbarek & The Hilliard Ensemble English Comedy Sexy” at the Musiksaal of the Stadt-Casino Basel. Tickets range from CHF 45-90 and can be purchased online. October 23 October 11 www.actnews.ch The Jazz Offbeat concert series is presenting “Officium—Farewell Tour This English-language comedy show at the Kuppel in Basel 2014,” which brings these artists together on tour for the very last features U.S. comedian Reginald D. Hunter. Controversial, challeng- time. Garbarek flies as an improviser through the musical spaces t+t fotografie ing, and most definitely one of the America’s funniest comedians, he James Blunt that the Hilliard Ensemble has created with their enchantingly will make his first return visit since 2007 for an exclusive run of his October 18 and 24 sung vocal scores. You will experience melodies that have soul photo: © photo: amazing one-man show, “A Nigga Runs Through It.” Show starts at and depth as well as sound of great luminosity and pure beauty. British singer and songwriter James Blunt has received The Tales of Hoffmann 20:00, doors open at 19:00. Tickets are CHF 45 (CHF 30 for students) In cooperation with the Allblues Konzert AG, the concert will a lot of attention in the last few years after releasing and can be purchased online. take place at the Münster in Basel. Tickets range from October 3, 6, 8, 11, 19, 25, 28, and 30 his world-wide hits “You’re Beautiful,” “Goodbye CHF 35-95 and can be purchased through Ticketcorner. Theater Basel presents Jacques Offenbach’s opéra fantastique in www.internationalcomedyclub.ch my Lover,” and “Bonfire Heart.” He has been on three acts with a prologue and an epilogue. Three women, three tales: tour since the summer, promoting his fourth al- www.offbeat-concert.ch while eagerly awaiting the arrival of his sweetheart, the singer Stella, Dance Night bum “Moon Landing,” playing at several open- www.starticket.ch at his favourite tavern in Berlin, the poet Hoffmann is urged by revel- air festivals. Now he is headlining the opening lers to recite something familiar from his works for them. Indulging in October 11 and 24 night at the coveted Baloise Session on October his fantasies, Hoffmann veers from his intended path and unwittingly “Tanznacht40” dance parties are for those who have at least 40 years 24 (www.baloisesession.ch) in Basel. Pink Floyd—The Wall Live Orchestra relates stories that are rooted in his own love life. “The Tales of Hoff- under their belts. Both parties will feature DJ Ice and will run from Additionally, as part of his tour through Ger- October 24 mann” are daring love stories in which the boundaries defining real- 21:00-3:00. The event on October 11 will be held at the Querfeld-Halle many, he will be performing at the Rothaus The Wall Live Orchestra is much more than a ity, reverie, and artistic imagination become blurred. This opera will (Halle 8), Dornacherstrasse 192 in Basel and the event on October Arena in Freiburg, about one hour from Basel, tribute show: It’s a live experience where music, be performed in French, with English and German surtitles, on the 24 will be held at Kult House Basel, Steinentorstrasse 35. Friends, on October 18. Tickets for this latter show are lights, original film clips, and 3D graphics come to- Grosse Bühne of the Theater Basel; tickets range from CHF 27-115. couples, and singles are welcome; admission is CHF 15. € 51.35; standing room only. gether to form a stunning and unique blend. Over

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of the Pink Floyd concept album “Another Brick in the Wall,” 30 years New York Now! Terence Blanchard E Collective Quintet after the release of the film by Alan Parker. The show will be at the October 28 Ticket Office: Get your tickets now! Kongresshaus in Zürich; tickets range from CHF 55-95 and CHF 35-75 for kids under age 12. Terence Blanchard’s E-Collective will explore various music areas These are some of the great concerts and shows that will be happening around Switzerland in the upcoming months. with a focus on jazz, but also including various elements of blues, www.starticket.ch R & B, funk, and jazz fusion. The quintet guarantees swinging, groovy Who Where When Tickets contemporary jazz from the United States with lots of Southern Don Pasquale feeling! The performance at the Volkshaus Basel starts at 20:15; Anastacia Kongresshaus, Zürich November 3 www.actnews.ch tickets range from CHF 33-69. October 24, 26, 29, Lady Gaga Hallenstadion, Zürich November 6 www.ticketcorner.ch and 31 www.offbeat-concert.ch Don Pasquale is suf- http://volkshaus-basel.ch Klangkarussell Volkshaus, Basel November 11 www.ticketcorner.ch fering the problems of an aging skinflint: he Rocky Horror Show Musical Theater, Basel November 11-16 www.musicaltheaterbasel.ch has lived well, earned Jazznojazz well, and now he wants October 29 – November 1 Lenny Kravitz Hallenstadion, Zürich November 16 www.ticketcorner.ch a young wife. Doctor For four nights and at three indoor venues, some of the finest names Malatesta is to help him in jazz will perform at the 16th Zürich International Jazz Festival. The Kylie Minogue Hallenstadion, Zürich November 17 www.ticketcorner.ch find her. It’s all about lineup of bands is impressive, so visit their website to see a complete one thing and one thing program. You can buy your tickets online or in person at Ticketcorner Peter Gabriel Hallenstadion, Zürich November 18 www.ticketcorner.ch only: the inheritance. locations. Pasquale’s nephew and Elvis Musical Theater, Basel November 21 www.musicaltheaterbasel.ch www.jazznojazz.ch sole heir, Ernesto, is in love with the impover- Béjart Ballet Lausanne Musical Theater, Basel November 27-30 www.musicaltheaterbasel.ch ished girl Norina, and she is looking forward to laying her hands on Don Pasquale’s money. This piece of unadulterated fun for the theatre Elton John Hallenstadion, Zürich December 3 www.ticketcorner.ch is all about intrigue, money, power games, mistaken identity, love af- fairs, and a wittily ironic battle of character types, the generations, Bryan Ferry Kongresshaus, Zürich December 4 www.ticketcorner.ch and the sexes. It is also an opera buffa, which led the ancient tradi- tion of the Italian Commedia dell’arte to late, renewed heights in the Bryan Adams Kongresshaus, Zürich December 12 www.ticketcorner.ch middle of the 19th century. Don Pasquale is interpreted as the por- trait of a man who is obsessed with the idea that life can always be ABBA Gold Musical Theater, Basel December 20 www.actnews.ch started over fresh—hence, the “Don Pasquale syndrome.” This opera by Gaetano Donizetti is in Italian with German and English surtitles. It Irish Celtic—Spirit of Ireland Musical Theater, Basel January 13-18 www.musicaltheaterbasel.ch

theater basel theater will be performed on the Grosse Bühne of the Theater Basel. Tickets range from CHF 50-115, CHF 27-60 for kids and students. Das Phantom der Oper Musical Theater, Basel January 20 www.ticketcorner.ch pat’s big band © pat’s photo:

photo: © photo: www.theater-basel.ch Dance Party with Pat’s Big Band The Black Keys Hallenstadion, Zürich February 16 www.starticket.ch October 31 Irish Folk Festival 2014 Katy Perry Hallenstadion, Zürich March 1 www.goodnews.ch This event is a cross between a traditional ball and a disco dance night. October 25 The program will include standard and Latin dances, waltz, tango, and Moonwalker—Tribute to Bern, Sursee, Zürich March 5-8 www.ticketcorner.ch Experience musical entertainment by the samba—all in the style of the legendary dance big bands—as well as the King of Pop best performers of traditional Celtic mu- the most popular hits of pop and rock ‘n roll and the originals from the sic at the Stadt-Casino in Basel. The lineup glamorous “Swing era.” This event will take place at the Volkshaus James Taylor Kongresshaus, Zürich March 8 www.ticketcorner.ch on this Celtic Super Night includes Lúnasa, The Friel Sisters, Martin in Basel starting at 20:00, with a large dance floor and a continuous Hayes & Dennis Cahill, and Iarla O’Lionaird. Show starts at 20:00 and flow of drinks and cold snacks. Tickets are CHF 35 and are available Lang Lang Stadt-Casino, Basel April 11 www.konzerte-basel.ch tickets range from CHF40-70. through Ticketcorner. www.actnews.ch http://bigband.ch 5 Seconds of Summer Hallenstadion, Zürich May 10 www.ticketcorner.ch

Don Juan in Soho October 23, 24, 25, and 26 “Don Juan in Soho” is a funny, witty, and sexy updated version of Molière’s 17th century play. The Don Juan in this play is a modern-day womanizer let loose among the seedi- ness of London’s Soho district. He is a shameless flirt, an aristocrat who will go to bed with anything female and attractive, without a thought for the consequences. Playwright Patrick Marber has written a rollicking play with sparkling dialogue, and not without a critique of who we are as a society. This Don Juan takes a bite out of our obsession with a confessional culture, where anything is forgivable just so long as you are famous and prepared to publicly “open your heart” about it. This production will be presented at Corrientes, an intimate theater in Basel’s Gundeldingerfeld, Dornacherstrasse 192. The cellist Lukas Raaflaub will perform music live, taking interpretative riffs on Mozart’s Don Giovanni and from other works. The show will start at 20:00 (19:00 on Sundays) and tick- ets are CHF 35 for adults, CHF 25 for students, and CHF 45 for Special Sponsor tickets. www.happyville.ch

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