Young Stage Circus Festival Basel, Prepare to ‘FLIP’ Over the Acts Coming to Town This Month!

Try the Drei? Special Augusta Raurica Tanzfest How the Swiss Celebrate The Dreiländerlauf Summer Program Gets its Groove May Day Challenge On in Basel

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MAGAZINE

A Family Guide to Discovering Basel for the Expat Community MAY 2013

From Circus Monti to Zirkus Rägeboge and the Young Stage Circus Festival Basel, prepare to ‘FLIP’ over the acts coming to town this month!

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LIFE TRAVEL E V E N T S DINING LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Dear Readers, MAGAZINE Spring weather has finally arrived and brought with it the MAY 2013 Volume 1 • Issue 7 return of the songbirds, the blooming of the wonderfully scented spring flowers, the green of the foliage, the out- TABLE OF CONTENTS door terraces, the asparagus menus in every restaurant, and of course the loads of outdoor activities and events.

Featured Event: Dreiländerlauf 3BASELWORLD has started and has the city buzzing with people and excitement. Festivals abound this month, May Events in Basel 4 – 5 with the Jazz Festival Basel still in full swing, the 3-day Tanzfest (dance festival), a cultural festival (Wildwuchs), an arts-in-the-Church festival (Festival für Kunst und Kirche), Special Events / Basel: The Circus Comes to Town! 6 and the Young Stage Circus Festival Basel, where the best young circus artists from around the world show off their Fun Family Outings: Beyond Basel 7talents. May is also filled with numerous sports events to sign Special Feature: Augusta Raurica 8 – 9 up for, from the beautiful Dreiländerlauf (three-country run) that is fun for the whole family, to swimming, in-line skating, cycling, cricket, field hockey, and more. And at Markets and Fairs in Basel 10 Augusta Raurica, the ruins of the Roman settlement just outside Basel, their summer program filled with workshops Did You Know? 11 and activities for the whole family is starting. You can find the comprehensive list and information in our “Special Feature” section on Page 8 and 9. Center Calendar: May 2013 12 – 13 If you are new to Basel, you may also be interested in the “Basel for Newcomers Tour” offered by the Basel Tourist Sports and Recreation: Get Going! 14 – 16 office on June 1. This English-language tour is filled with practical tips on everyday life for Basel’s new inhabitants, Basel Traditions: May Day 16 such as the public transport system, post office, health- care, garbage, recycling, and so much more. So if you are relatively new to Basel, mark your calendar! “Barfoolersplatz” Results! 17 Basel Family Magazine is written by expats for expats and so your feedback is most valuable to us. Please take a Workshops, Tours, and Education in Basel 18 – 19 minute to visit our website and send us an email or leave a comment. Entertainment: Parents’ Night Out 20 – 21 May this gorgeous spring weather put the spring back in your step! Eating Out in Basel: It’s Asparagus Season! 22

Wine Notes: Sauvignon Blanc 23 Christine Christine Pesold Mark Your Calendar: June 2013 Back Page Editor-in-Chief [email protected]

Basel Family Magazine Contacts Editor-in-Chief: Christine Pesold People of all ages get inspired Advertising Manager / to dance during the three days Editor: of Tanzfest in Basel. (page 4) Susanne Hiller Art Director: Jon Hoefer

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2 BASEL FAMILY MAGAZINE FEATURED EVENT photo credit: © john varaklis © john credit: photo Dreiländerlauf (Three Country Run) Sunday, May 26

For the 23rd time, runners ages 7 and older will be lacing Registration up their running shoes and preparing for this special spring running event. All runs start and end in Marktplatz, and as its You can register online for this special event until May 24 at name implies, the course of the longest run will cover territory 11:30 at their official website www.3laenderlauf.org. You in the three countries of Switzerland, France, and Germany. can also register by post until May 13. Late registration can be done in person at the Stücki shopping center on May 25 from The complete run, which crosses over the Rhein four times, is 10:00-15:00 (no late fees) or on the day itself at the Rathaus, a 21.1-km half-marathon that starts at 11:00. From the starting starting at 8:30 (late fee applies). Registration fees are CHF 40 point in front of the historical Rathaus (city hall) at Martplatz, for the 21.1-km run, CHF 30 for the 10.1-km run, and CHF 10 runners cross Basel’s oldest bridge, the Mittlere Brücke, then run for the 2.3-km run. Note that the first 100 school kids registered along the east side of the Rhein to the double-decker Dreiro- are free! CHF 2 per participant will automatically be given to the senbrücke, where they head back to the other side of the riv- Lions’ club to help sponsor their bilingual summer camps. er and to Voltaplatz. From there, the course follows the west side of the Rhein to cross the border into St-Louis, France. Run- Start Numbers ners will then pass through a short stretch of St-Louis up to the waterpark in Huningue and over the longest free-span pedes- Number bibs will be handed out trian arch bridge over the Rhein into Germany. The run then on the day itself at the Rathaus at continues along a tree-lined country garden, back over the Swiss Marktplatz starting at 8:30. They border near Lange Erlen, and along the meadow to the east side can also be picked up the day of the Rhein. The final stretch of the run takes participants before at the Stücki shopping along the scenic Rheinpromenade, across the Wettsteinbrücke, center from 10:00-15:00. The bibs and through the heart of the old town, down Freie Strasse, and are equipped with data chips that back to the finish line in Marktplatz. This complete run is for will calculate the time. Be sure to conditioned runners, and there are 10 different age categories; return these at the end of the race to avoid a CHF 40 charge.

5 for men and 5 for women. lions club © andi kasa regio credit: photo A shorter run of 10.1 km for beginners and runners relatively Prizes new to the sport starts at 10:45, also at Marktplatz. This run follows a well-marked course through the inner city. For this Each participant will receive a prize. The first three in each run there are 12 different age categories, 6 for men and 6 for category will receive a special prize. You need to be present women. The youngest age category is for teens born in 1998. to receive prizes as they will not be mailed to you. The prize ceremony will start at 13:00 in Marktplatz or, in case of bad Finally, there is also a student run of 2.3 km, which starts at weather, at the Turnhalle Rittergasse. 11:15, with the course taking runners from Marktplatz across the Mittlere Brücke, through Kleinbasel to the Wettsteinbrücke, Changing Rooms and back to the finish line at Marktplatz. There are eight categories for this run, including four for boys and four for girls born Changing rooms will be available for men and women at the between 1998 and 2005. All participating children will automat- Rittergasse-Schulhaus starting at 9:00. ically be entered in a raffle to win a mountain bike. www.3laenderlauf.org

MAY 2013 3 May Events in Basel

Das Tanzfest (Dance Festival) May 3-5 On these three days, Basel will be transformed into one large dance party. It starts on Friday evening outdoors at Kaserne Basel and indoors at Theater Roxy at 20:30. The party takes to the streets on Saturday starting at 11:00, with the Münster- platz becoming a stage. There will be indoor and outdoor events, dances, performances, discussions, and workshops of all kinds throughout the day. Sunday will see the public participate in 35 different dance courses, including Bollywood, Samba Reggae, ballet, afro dance, belly dance, Capoeira, modern jazz, street dance, hip-hop, Zumba fitness, breakdance, acroballet, and flamenco. For a complete list of times and locations for the various events check out the program on the official site. As this is a Switzerland-wide event, be sure to select the location Basel. www.dastanzfest.ch photo credit: © natalie francon © natalie credit: photo

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Family Sunday at the Spiel-Estrich Until May 26 May 5 The Naturhistorisches Museum Basel (Natural History Museum The Spiel-Estrich at Kaserne is an indoor play attic with things of Basel) has extended the very popular exhibit, Wildlife Pho- to ride on, play with, slide down, or jump from. Normally tographer of the Year. Stunning landscapes, enchanting animal only open on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, Robi-Spiel- images, and amazing natural sceneries are among the 100 prize- Aktionen is inviting families on this Sunday from 10:00-16:00 winning images and honorable mentions selected from 40,000 to come and play, meet, and talk, all while enjoying a coffee photographs from around the world. and Gipfeli (croissants). www.nmb.bs.ch Sheep-Shearing Event May 8 This is an annual event in Lange Erlen Tierpark. From 14:00- 16:00 you can watch the shearing of a special kind of sheep from the Wallis region of Switzerland. The texture, length, and reddish color of this wool is very special and it is used not only for regular clothing, but especially for making special garments for rheumatoid arthritis patients. http://www.erlen-verein.ch/aktuell/index.php

International Museum’s Day May 12 photo credit: © “relaxation”, jasper doest (the netherlands) This year, May 12 is not only Mother’s Day, but also Interna- tional Museum’s Day. The theme of this year’s International Hänsel and Gretel Museum Day, which is sponsored by the International Coun- Until June 16 cil of Museums, is “Ideas? Find them in Museums.” Museums Basler Kinder Theater will be presenting the Brothers’ Grimm worldwide participate and are excited to put the theme of “cre- classic story of Hänsel and Gretel. The sometimes happy, some- ativity” into the spotlight. In Switzerland, about 150 museums times sad, somewhat scary, but also funny production, coupled invite visitors for a day to exhibitions, tours, and other activities with a splendid scenery promises to be magic for the entire fam- centered around this theme. For more information about this ily. Tickets are CHF 12 for kids, CHF 14 for adults, or CHF 6 for special event, as well as a complete list of the participating mu- each family member with the Familienpass. seums and times, check out their official website. www.baslerkindertheater.ch http://www.museums.ch/ins-museum/museumstag.html

4 BASEL FAMILY MAGAZINE Festival für Kunst und Kirche (Festival of Art and the Church) Jazz Concert at the Tinguely Museum May 17 May 28 Nacht des Glauben (Night Starting at 19:00, the Meta-Obsession jazz ensemble will be per- of Belief) is the name of this forming at the Tinguely Museum. The concert is free with ad- festival, which embraces how mission to the museum. people express their faith and www.tinguely.ch religious beliefs through artistic means. They do it through music, dance, literature, theater, paintings, sculptures, or buildings, from the Basler Münster to Handel’s Mes- siah. On this Friday before

Whitsun, local and interna- © nachtdesglaubens credit: photo tional artists will present their religious, serious, humorous, critical, hopeful, and surprising works on “Faith and Order” at numerous locations around Basel from late afternoon until the early morning hours. There will be music concerts in the city-center squares, theater, film, and dance performances, and many of the city’s churches will open their doors for the public viewing of religious art. Visit their website for a complete list of events, times, locations, and participating churches. http://nachtdesglaubens.ch

Das Zelt (The Tent) May 18-28 Das Zelt is a movable show tent, similar to the one used by Cirque du Soleil, that travels around Switzerland all year, photo credit: © klaus lefebvre © klaus credit: photo stopping for one to two weeks in each major city. They present Wildwuchs Festival a number of shows and concerts in the tent, and the line-up differs for each city. Das Zelt will be set up at the Rosentalanlage May 24 – June 2 in Basel during the month of May presenting various shows, Wildwuchs is a multi-day cultural festival that comprises all including Young Stage, De Chli Isbär (The Little Polar Bear), sectors of the arts, including music, theater, dance, literature, and Comedy Club 13. Visit their website for a complete list visual arts, architecture, design, fashion, and performance. of the shows that will be presented in Das Zelt in Basel and Its program includes regional, national, and international neighboring cities. works of high artistic merit from disabled and non-disabled www.daszelt.ch artists, ensuring equal opportunities for artistic creation and cultural affiliation in spite of the odds. The various artistic works will be shown in many venues around Basel. Visit Family Concert their website for a complete program listing with times and May 25 locations. The Sinfonieorchester Basel is presenting the concert www.wildwuchs.ch “Im Schwimmbad” (“In the swimming pool”) for families with children. With swimming rings and snorkels, jump from the diving board into the deep, where you can hear the whales sing. This family concert will feature flute, violin, viola, cello, and piano. It will be held in the Grosser Festsaal of the Stadt-Casino Basel at 16:00. www.sinfonieorchesterbasel.ch/konzerte/kinder-familien

Ferdinand the Bull May 25 and 26 Gare des Enfants is a small music theater of a different kind. They will be presenting the classic Spanish story of Ferdinand the Bull, with orchestral music, flamenco guitar, castanets, and improvisation. Cost is CHF 15 for adults, CHF 10 for kids, and CHF 30 for families. www.garedunord.ch/garedesenfants

MAY 2013 5 SPECIAL EVENTS:BASEL The Circus is Coming to Town! If you enjoy going to the circus, this month offers you several Stage Circus Festival are a step further, presenting their acts opportunities with a varied range of circuses to attend. The to the world in the hopes of landing a gig in an established young talents of Basel’s own circus school (Zirkus Rägeboge) circus. And finally, the polished, award-winning Swiss Circus present their latest production to the public while gaining Monti is filled with clown and all kinds of acrobatic acts. some valuable stage experience. The fresh talents at the Young

Young Stage Circus Festival Basel May 25-28 The Young Stage festival offers young professional artists from all over the world a platform to present their talent to the public, to experts, and to a professional jury, showing them what “contem- porary circus” means. The festival had received 167 applications from three dozen countries, and from these they selected the best 15 acts from a total of 11 countries. The young artists present their acts in each of the four shows: the Saturday-night premiere, a Sunday matinee, the Monday-night show during which they are judged by a large panel of judges and recruiters, and the final show on Tuesday evening that ends with the presentation of the awards. There are monetary prizes as well as engagements in well-known circuses and variety- and TV-shows, generating many international contacts to agents, show producers, and circus directors. The festival is the “Swiss springboard” to a successful artistic career. Shows start at 20:00 on Saturday, Monday and Tues- day, and at 13:30 on Sunday. Visit their official website to learn more or to book your tickets online. Note that kids get reduced- price tickets, but only when booking in person at a Ticketcorner location, or by phone on their ticket hotline at 0900 800 800 (CHF 1.19 minute). www.young-stage.com photo credit: © pablo wünsch blanco/auslandia © pablo credit: photo

Circus Monti May 10-12 The Circus Monti will be pitching their tent in Arlesheim during the month of May. Their 2013 show entitled “Pop-Up!”is the journey of two clowns who, on their search for flight, un- expectedly encounter the fantastic world of a pop-up book that unfolds in front of their eyes. This act was just awarded the Swiss Inno- vation Award for 2013 for originality and quality. Check out their official website and click on “Tournéeplan 2013” to get a full listing of show times and locations. www.circus-monti.ch photo credits: © circus monti © circus credits: photo

Zirkus Rägeboge May 25 – June 2 The young talents at the Zirkus Rägeboge, Basel’s circus school, are cordially inviting all spectators to watch their latest performance at Querfeldhalle in the Gundeldingerfeld, at zirkus rägeboge zirkus Dornacherstrasse 192 in Basel. Visit their website for a list of show times and prices. www.zirkusschulebasel.ch photo credits: © credits: photo

6 BASEL FAMILY MAGAZINE Fun Family Outings: Beyond Basel

Night at the Haut Königsbourg Castle Orschwiller, Alsace, France May 18 Once a year, the Château Haut Königsbourg opens its doors at night. Starting at dusk, the views of the plains of Alsace, the Vosges, and the Black Forest disappear into darkness, leaving the castle in its shadows, with strategically placed lighting carefully illuminating its stone walls, sculptures, and iron details. From 19:00-01:00 (last entrance at 00:15), there will be guided tours and free visits to the castle with tremendous views of the starry night and the Alsacian valley. Practical tip: the Bas-Rhin County Council is providing a shuttle all evening long between the castle and Sélestat train station. Entrance and shuttle are free. Also, if you are going by car, bring a flashlight as there is no lighting in the parking lot. www.haut-koenigsbourg.fr photo credit: © klaus stoeber © klaus credit: photo

Foire ÉCO BIO d’Alsace Baby-, Kid-, and Family Fair Colmar, Alsace, France Winterthur May 8-12 May 24-26 The 32nd edition of this fair about everything organic (food, FamExpo is a fair all about wine, clothing, etc.) will take place at the Parc des Expositions the needs of babies, kids, near Colmar in Alsace. Spread over five halls, this fair will en- and families in Switzer- compass tastings, lectures, workshops, music, gardening, and land. From 10:00-18:00 entertainment for big and small. Entrance fee is €6 per person, daily, 140 exhibitors will kids under 14 are free. There is also free childcare for children present their products ages 3-6 from 11:00-18:00. For more information and a com- and services as well as plete schedule of events, you can check out their French-only offer loads of informa- website. tion, discussions, and www.foireecobioalsace.fr a wide range of entertainment sure to please young and old. Schweizer Dampftage (Swiss Steam Days)

www.babymesse.ch zug © present–service, credit: photo Sissach, Baselland May 9-12 The Lokdepot (locomotive shed) in Sissach is the location for the first Swiss Steam Days. Come for an amazing experience with more than six historical and modern locomotives from clubs in Switzerland and Germany and an attractive program of exciting events for young and old! There will be trips on We believe that every type of business should be represented with a steam trains between Sissach and Olten, photo shoots, model professional and functional website. railways with real steam, a Märklin children’s stand, information about modern steam engines, video shows, cabaret, mu- We are offering CMS integrated websites sic, food and drink, and much more. Train rides and photo (edit-yourself after go-live) shoots are offered Thursday through Sunday. Tickets can be starting from purchased for one-way or return journeys, 1st or 2nd class, and reservations can be made for special seating or in the lo- 999 CHF comotive. Opening hours of the site in the locomotive shed One-time payment with no hidden fees. are Friday from 11:00-20:00, Saturday from 9:00-20:00, and Sunday from 9:00-18:00. Visit their website for additional in- For more references on our websites, please take a look at our formation on prices and journey times. portfolio page www.webvisioncommunication.ch

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MAY 2013 7 SPECIAL FEATURE:AUGUSTA RAURICA

Augusta Raurica Augst, Baselland The archeological ruins of this Roman settlement, only 20 minutes from Basel, are continually being excavated to show life as it was in Roman times. In addition to the ruins you can visit, the site also houses a museum that displays the artifacts discovered here; a theater with occasional concerts, plays, and other events; as well as an animal park that is open year-round to the public. During the warmer months, they host a variety of events, workshops, and activities for families to get hands-on experience while learning about life in Roman times. Augusta Raurica can be reached by car or public transport; take bus 81 from Aeschenplatz, direction Reigoldswil/Liestal to the stop called Augst. From there it is a 10-minute walk to the museum. To download a PDF of their various events, go to: http://www.augustaraurica.ch/aktuell/ agenda_2013.pdf

Program Name Dates and Times Description Price

Family Tours May 19, June 16, These are 1-hour tours; Wednesdays at 13:30 or Sundays at 13:00 and 14:30. CHF 16 for adults July 21 and 24, In the authentically recreated Roman house, families will experience and CHF 8 for kids August 7, September 15, learn what daily life was like for families in Roman times. Tour is good for Prices include museum October 2 and 13 families with kids ages 5 and up. entrance; reservations (13:00; Sundays also 14:30) recommended.

Public Tours Every Sunday from This tour will take you on a voyage of discovery through the former CHF 15 for adults April 7 – October 27 center of Augusta Raurica. You will visit the largest silver treasure of CHF 7.50 for kids (15:00-16:30) late antiquity in the museum, experience daily life in Roman times in the Prices include museum authentically recreated Roman house, learn about the ancient games entrance; reservations and shows in the impressive theater, and hear about public life in a not necessary. Roman town on a walk through the ancient forum to the city hall.

Forschung live! April 28, May 26, What exactly is archeology? Researchers explain original discoveries Sessions are free, (Live research!) June 30, July 28, using modern research methods. There will be discussions of current but registration is September 29 projects, and presentations of the latest findings at Augusta Raurica. recommended. (13:30-14:15) A minimum age of 16 is recommended for these sessions. Topics are different at each session.

Göttliche Düfte May 1 (free trial- Incense Roman style: In every Roman house was a small home shrine CHF 16 for adults (Divine scents) workshop), June 23, with figures of gods, a receptacle in which items were smoked, as well as CHF 8 for kids July 10, September 22 offerings to the household gods. In this 1.5-hour workshop you will learn Prices include museum (13:00-14:30) which deities were important to the people of Augusta Raurica; what entrance; reservations might have been sacrificed; and what was smoked for scent, from herbs recommended. to woods and resins. Best for school-aged kids and older. photo credits: © augusta raurica / www.augusta-raurica.ch / raurica © augusta credits: photo

8 BASEL FAMILY MAGAZINE Program Name Dates and Times Description Price

Wachstafel & May 9 & 12, June 9, Create your own Roman writing instruments. Writing instruments were CHF 16 for adults Griffel July 14, August 11, well-utilized and discovered in Augusta Raurica. Learn about the types CHF 8 for kids (Wax tablet and September 8, they used, how they were made, who made them, and what they wrote on Prices include museum them. Then move to the workshop and create your own; kids ages 5 and stylus) October 9 entrance; reservations up can create a wax writing tablet, and kids starting at age 8 can forge (13:00-14:30) recommended. their own stylus to take home.

Salben und Öle May 5 & 26, Fragrant ointments and scented oils have always been very popular. Take CHF 16 for adults in der Antike July 3 a tour of the herb garden of the Roman house and learn about the basic CHF 8 for kids (Ointments and (13:00-14:30) materials used in ointments. Then go off to the atelier to produce your Prices include museum own ointments according to ancient recipes that you will be allowed oils in antiquity) entrance; reservations to take home. Best for school-aged kids and older. recommended.

Geschirr- May 20, June 30, Pottery in Roman times is the theme of this workshop. As in a dig for CHF 16 for adults Geschichten July 17 & 28, 2000-year-old pieces, you will learn to piece together shards of broken CHF 8 for kids (Dish-stories) August 1 & 18, pottery, to consider the vessel as a whole, and to think about the uses that Prices include museum September 29 the reconstructed piece had for the Romans. Learn about how the pottery entrance; reservations was turned in Roman times and create your own bowl out of clay on a (13:00-14:30) recommended. pottery wheel. Best for school-aged kids and older.

Brotbacken June 2, July 7, From wheat to Roman bread. How was bread made 2000 years ago? Step CHF 16 for adults (Bread baking) August 4, by step, children and their parents will learn how to make breads as they CHF 8 for kids September 1, did in Roman times: from milling the grain on the stone, kneading the Prices include museum dough and forming it into your own creative shapes, to baking it in the October 6 entrance; reservations oven and taking your delicious creations home. Best for school-aged (13:00-14:30 recommended. kids and older. & 15:00-16:30)

Römischer Every Sunday from Leave the iPods, Nintendos, and Game Boys at home! On Sunday Cost is free, donations Spielnachmittag April 7 – September 29 afternoons, families are shown how to play games like in Roman times, are accepted! (Roman game (except Aug. 25) under expert instructions in the large amphitheater of Augusta Raurica (in the Roman House in the event of rain). Join in anytime between 13:00-16:00. afternoon)

Publikums- July 1-4, July 15-18, This 4-day course gives its participants a true archeological experience. For kids ages 10 and up. grabung August 5-8 Under expert tuition, participants will excavate, measure, document, and Kids ages 12 and up don’t (Public excavation) (9:00-14:00; interpret their discoveries. The varied support program provides an need to be accompanied exclusive look behind the scenes at Augusta Raurica. for 4 days) by an adult. Check their website for individual and family costs. Registration is necessary.

Internationaler May 12 Come for a free day of fun and spend the day like a Roman. Leave the Entrance is free; Museumstag (10:00-17:00) electronics at home, don a tunic, and try to eat lying down or play no registration (International Roman games. necessary. Museum’s Day)

Römerfest August 24 Every year, Augusta Raurica comes to life on the last weekend of August, CHF 18 for adults (Roman Festival) (10:00-19:00) and with over 700 actors and contributors recreating life in Roman times with CHF 13 for kids August 25 shows, craftsmanship, theater, performances, and so much more. Look for Special prices for 2-day (10:00-17:00) a full description of this special event in the July/August issue of Basel tickets and families Family Magazine.

MAY 2013 9 Markets and Fairs in Basel

Thursday Market in Barfüsserplatz Every Thursday from 07:00-20:00, except during the Herbstmesse and Christmas Market, there is a market for new merchandise of all kinds at Barfüsserplatz, including clothing, jewelry, knives and scissors, minerals, crafts from around the world, silk, wool, woodworks, stuffed animals, baskets and brushes, shoes, food, fragrances, leather, CDs, watches, and much more. It is an especially popular market for young people to find a bargain. Traditional food stands help make your market visit complete. www.messen-maerkte.bs.ch photo credit: © matthiessen credit: photo

Market and Brunch BASELWORLD 2013 Every Sunday from 10:00-16:00, there is a Markt & Brunch at April 25 – May 2 the SUD. The brunch consists of bread with meat and chees- There are still a few days left of the 8-day watch, jewelry, and es as well as other proteins and of course there is also coffee, precious-stone show that is held in Basel each year. BASEL- tea, and juice to boost your spirits, and the necessary Müesli to WORLD is the leading event for the watch and jewelry indus- complete any Swiss breakfast. The first Sunday of the month, the try. It is a unique opportunity for 1,815 exhibitors— special- brunch is accompanied by a market where you can buy cloth- ists in watches, jewelry, precious gems, and related brands—to ing, home accessories, toys, jewelry, and agricultural products. showcase their latest products to those in the industry. Visitors The second Sunday of the month, the brunch is accompanied can browse through a select assortment of products in luxurious by a swap-market, this month for children’s clothing. The last surroundings that are sure to dazzle. BASELWORLD is open to two Sundays of the month are brunch only. So come and stroll, the public and runs daily from 9:00-18:00 (last day from 9:00- rummage, dine, and enjoy. 16:00). Day tickets for adults are CHF 60, kids under 12 are free. www.sud.ch You can find more information in our previous issue of Basel Family Magazine, or on their website. www.baselworld.com photo credit: © baselworld credit: photo

Swiss NanoConvention 2013 May 23-24 The Swiss NanoConvention brings together Swiss and international leaders from science and industry in the field of “nano,” key figures in innovation and technology, entrepreneurs, inves- tors, administrators, and politicians. The Swiss NanoConven- tion is a platform for connecting people, networking, debating, and exchanging ideas—or even generating new ones. Key players are able to gather the best available information on the po- tential, but also on the risks, of one of the key emerging technologies of the 21st century and its opportunities for innovative technologies, products, and services. Registration fee is CHF 150 per day. http://swissnanoconvention.ch/2013/

10 BASEL FAMILY MAGAZINE Did You Know...?

Transparents On the last Wednesday of each month from 19:30-21:00, English and German speakers are invited to get together at the Familienzentrum Riehen to learn from each other with curiosity and humor! Daniela Koechlin Kaluza, a long-time social worker in the Basel area and in schools and counselor for individuals, couples, and families, will lead the evenings according to the needs of the participants. The sessions are for couples, parents, and individuals and possible topics include relationships and parenting; Switzerland and beyond; and schools, education and training. Costs for these sessions are CHF 15 per person or CHF 20 per couple, with a maximum of 14 participants per session. Individual counseling is also available upon request. For information and to register, contact Daniela Koechlin at [email protected] or 079-151-9563. www.transparents.ch photo credit: © jon hoefer credit: photo

Cheap Train Travel with Children Book Donations Wanted If you are traveling by train with your own and/or other chil- On June 7 and 8, the GGG library Basel West, together with dren, the SBB offers several options to make the trip more af- Centrepoint, the American Women’s Club, and the Anglican fordable. Firstly, children under 6 years travel free of charge if Church, will organize a sale of second-hand English-language accompanied by a person at least 12 years of age and holding books and DVDs for children, adolescents, and adults. They are a valid ticket. Accompanying people ages 12-15 can travel with looking for donations of media in good condition. You can drop up to 4 children free of charge, and people ages 16 and up can off any donations at the library, which is located at Allschwiler be accompanied by up to 8 children. Secondly, if you travel with Str. 90 (tram no. 6 to Allschwilerplatz or bus no. 36 to Mor- children ages 6-16, there are two options. If they are your own gartenring). Their opening hours are Wednesday, Thursday, and children or grandchildren, you can buy them a Juniorpass or Friday 14:00-18:30, Tuesday 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:30, and an Enkelkarte (CHF 30 each) that will allow them free travel for Saturday 10:00-16:00 (closed Monday). one whole year on all SBB routes as well as free or reduced-price travel on many boats or tramways and gondolas in the moun- tains as long as they are accompanied by a parent or grandpar- ent, respectively. If you travel with children other than your own for a daytrip and you hold a Generalabonnement (GA) or Halbtax-Karte (half-fare card), you can buy a 1-day pass for the children, which costs only CHF 16 for 2nd class and is valid all day on all routes covered by the GA. You can take along up to four children like this. http://www.sbb.ch/en/travelcards-and-tickets/tickets- for-switzerland/children.html

In-line Skating Rules In Switzerland, in-line skates are considered quasi-vehicles. Skating is permitted on bicycle paths, hiking trails, and sidewalks as long as it doesn’t interfere with bicycle or pedestrian traffic. Skaters must always give the right of way to pedestri- ans on sidewalks, and to cyclists on bicycle paths. Skating is also permitted on public streets in areas of light traffic such as residential neighborhoods, roads where the speed limit is a maximum 30 km/hour, or secondary roads in the country. Like bicycles, in-line skaters are required to display working front and rear lamps after dusk. It is also recommended to wear reflective clothing at night. Switzerland has three national routes reserved for in-line skaters only, for a combined 600 km of paths; these include the Rhein Skate, Rhône Skate, and Mittelland Skate. There are also 11 regional in-line skating routes and many local routes. For more information and a detailed map of all routes, you can visit the informative English, German, and French website. www.skatingland.ch

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Ongoing Events / May 2013 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

Chagall Exhibit Zürich APR 28 29 30 MAY 1 Until May 12 >> BASELWORLD >> Classic Vintage Watch >> Iiro Rantala Europe String Trio >> Danilo Rea & Flavio Boltro >> R. Coltrane / R. Alessi Quintet Das Zelt Exhibit >> Joscha Arnold Quintett Duo >> Fly Agaric Jazz Basel >> The Beatles Musical >> Monday Night Skate >> Tendencia Nueva >> May Day May 18 – 28 >> Brunch at SUD >> Joe Cocker Concert >> Bicycle Race Wildlife Photographer of the year Exhibit Basel until May 26 5 >> Markt & Brunch 6 7 8 >> Das Tanzfest (Dance Festival) >> New Gary Burton Quartet >> Bicycle Race >> Foire Éco Bio d’Alsace Hänsel and Gretel >> Paolo Fresu & D. Di Buo- >> Sheep-Shearing Event naventura & Chor a Filetta Basel >> English Storytelling >> Family Sunday at Spiel-Estrich until June 16 >> Kids Lab >> Family Tour of Fondation Beyeler >> A Turkish & German Story Picasso Exhibit Kunstmuseum >> Science for Families Basel >> Kids Lab until July 21 12 >> Markt & Brunch 13 14 15 >> Foire Éco Bio d’Alsace >> Monday Skate Night >> Bookworms – English / German >> Picasso Workshop for Kids CALENDAR COLOR KEY >> Swiss Steam Days >> Tour of Tinguely Museum >> Kids Lab >> Basel Events >> Circus Monti >> Afternoon on the Farm >> Events Beyond Basel >> International Museum Day >> Story in English & Swahili

>> Sports and Recreation >> Tour of Fondation Beyeler

>> Workshops, Tours, and Education

>> Entertainment: Parents’ Night Out >> Markets and Fairs 19 >> Brunch 20 21 22 >> Tour of Picasso Exhibit >> Special Announcements / Events

>> On the Trail of Forest Animals >> Joe Cocker >> Tanita Tikaram

26 >> Brunch 27 28 291 >> Wildwuchs Festival >> Baby, Kid, and Family Fair >> Bookworms – English >> Animated German Story >> Young Stage >> Tell Me a Story (German) >> Zirkus Rägeboge >> Tour of Tinguely Museum >> On the Trail of Forest Animals >> Dreiländerlauf (Three Country Run) >> Jazz Concert at the Tinguely >> Sinéad O’Connor >> Tour of Haus zum Kirschgarten >> Mike, Duke & Nick >> Ferdinand the Bull BASEL FAMILY MAGAZINE IMPORTANT NUMBERS

SOS: 112 WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Police: 117 MAY 1 2 3 0 4 Fire Department: 118 >> BASELWORLD >> Das Tanzfest (Dance Festival) Ambulance: 144 >> R. Coltrane / R. Alessi Quintet >> Wine Tasting >> Fly Agaric Jazz >> Nils Landgren Funk Unit >> Eric Bibb & Habib Koité Trio >> Picasso Workshop for Kids Poison Center: 145 >> May Day >> The Australian Pink Floyd Show Brothers in Bamako >> Outdoor Pools Open >> Mike Stern / Bill Evans Band A Hand in Need: 143

Child/Teen Helpline: 147

Afterhours Pharmacy 9 10 11 Petersgraben 3, Basel >> Foire Éco Bio d’Alsace 061 263 7575 >> Sheep-Shearing Event >> Swiss Steam Days >> English Storytelling >> Circus Monti Kinderspital >> Kids Lab >> Jewelry-Making Workshop Spitalstrasse 33, Basel >> A Turkish & German Story >> Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson 061 704 1212

Emergency Dentist / Doctor 24 hour / 365 days service 16 17 18 061 261 1515 >> Picasso Workshop for Kids >> Cave Exploration >> The Count Basie Orchestra >> Night at Haut Königsbourg >> Kids Lab >> Wine Tasting >> Afternoon on the Farm >> Overseas Wine Tasting >> Kunst und Kirche (Festival for Art >> Story in English & Swahili & Church)

>> Tour of Basel Zoo 23 24 25 >> Ferdinand the Bull >> Wildwuchs Festival >> Baby, Kid, and Family Fair >> On the Trail of Forest Animals >> Swiss NanoConvention 2013 >> Young Stage >> Joe Cocker >> Fascination with Fire >> Gala Evening Food & Wine >> Zirkus Rägeboge >> Tanita Tikaram >> English Comedy >> Ziereisen Wine Tasting >> Jazz Brunch >> Lisa Stansfield >> Dance Party >> Family Concert 291 30 31 JUN 1 >> Wildwuchs Festival >> Animated German Story >> Zirkus Rageboge >> Tell Me a Story (German) >> Mike, Duke & Nick >> English Storytelling >> Newcomers Tour >> On the Trail of Forest Animals >> Sugar Ray & the Bluetones >> Breakdance Workshop >> Sinéad O’Connor >> Rick Springfield >> Mike, Duke & Nick

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Field Hockey Basler Hockey Club is a field hockey club offering training to girls and boys from age 5+. Not ice hockey and not unihockey, but the olympic field hockey. Our training groups are separated by age in U17, U14, U11, and U8 and are open to all levels from beginners to experienced players. No matter if you are an ambitious player, eager to compete within a team in the Swiss hockey league, or if you just want to have some fun once or twice a week and make some new friends, the Basler HC is looking forward to meeting you. Training is at Rankhof on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays depending on the age. Please contact Jens Stomps at [email protected] or 079 400 84 14 or check our website for the exact training times and any further information. And by the way, senior players of all ages are welcome, too. www.bhc.ch photo credit: © basler field hockey club © basler field hockey credit: photo

BMX Classes Basel (this site is in German, French, and Eglisee, and Bachgraben. If you have yet English). The next two events are on to discover them, they are large parks If your kid would like to do a BMX class, April 29 and May 13. equipped with several pools for serious there are two classes scheduled from10:00- swimmers, non-swimmers, children, and 11:30 and 12:00-13:30 on every first and www.nightskate.ch divers, as well as slides, playgrounds, third Saturday of the month. Cost is CHF beach volleyball, table tennis, restaurants, 20 for a 1.5-hour class, or CHF 30 for Skateboard Classes and much more. They are wonderful 2 X 1.5 hour classes and includes an Every second Saturday of the month, places for families to spend a lazy warm additional 30 min of free riding. Classes Skateboardschool offers skateboard- day. The regular season starts on May 4 will run with a minimum 5 and maxi- ing lessons for kids from 11:00-12:30 or and ends on September 15. St. Jakob with mum of 20 participants. Registration 13:00-14:30. Lessons cost CHF 20 per its heated outdoor pool already opened on is required and can be done in advance child per lesson, and there is a minimum April 20 and stays open until October 6, directly at the cashier at Pumpwerk or by of 4 and a maximum of 24 kids per class. weather permitting. You can pay as you go email at [email protected]. The locations of the classes depend on (CHF 6 for adults/ CHF 2.50 for kids www.pumpwerk-bs.ch the weather and will be emailed to you in advance. Private classes can also be 6-16), buy a 10-ticket booklet, or a season organized. pass. The Familienpass is accepted for big Parkschwimmbad Lörrach discounts at these pools. www.skateboardschool.ch This wonderful outdoor swimming park http://www.ed-bs.ch/jfs/sport/ with slides and much more will open sportanlagen for the season on Saturday, May 4. It is Basel Dragons Junior Cricket Club located just across the border in nearby Interested in cricket? The Basel Drag- Lörrach, Germany, and entrance costs ons, one of Switzerland’s leading junior Tuesday Evening Bicycle Race €3.50 for adults and €2.30 for kids. cricket clubs, offer training for boys and April 30 and May 7 There are also options for season passes girls ages 7-17 who are interested in Swiss Cycling beider Basel is hosting for kids, adults, and families. learning to play, or further developing several Tuesday evening bicycle races http://www.loerrach.de/en/ their cricket skills, in a fun and structured that start at 19:00 in Möhlin, around 20 Leisure-time-/-sports/Swimming- environment with ECB-qualified coach- min from Basel. Races are held on a 3.4- pools/Parkschwimmbad es. Throughout the year the U11, U13, km loop, and distances depend on the and U15 teams play competitive match- age category, ranging from 10.2 km for es and participate in tournaments kids born 1999-2002 to 44.2 km for elite Monday Night Skate throughout Switzerland and Europe. cyclists. To download a flyer with all of If you are a fairly good in-line skater Spring/Summer outdoor training start- the pertinent information, go to their (roller-blader) and would like to partici- ed in April at Rankhof stadium in Basel. website and click on “Dienstagabendren- pate in a long skate with a large group Sessions are usually Saturday morn- nen in Möhlin”, and then on “DIA_Flyer of people, this might be for you! Every ings from 10:00-12:00/12:30, but check 2013.pdf”. the website for more details. For further second Monday evening, you can come www.cycling-beiderbasel.ch to Theodorskirchplatz and join hundreds information and details on how to join of other skaters on a predetermined guid- the club, please contact: Club secretary ed route. The skate begins at 20:00 and Jacqueline at secretary@baseldragonsjcc. Breakdance Workshop com or visit their website. ends around 21:45, warm-up starts at June 1 19:00. Be sure to wear the proper safety www.baseldragonsjcc.com equipment! These skates are not intended Austober is offering a workshop for kids for beginners! In case of bad weather, the ages 10 and up to learn some cool break- decision to cancel will be made at 18:00; Outdoor Swimming Pools dancing moves; 11:00-14:00. Cost is notification by SMS. For more info, vis- There are three main outdoor swim CHF 50. it their website and be sure to click on parks (Gartenbäder) in Basel: St. Jakob, www.austober.ch

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Get Going! by Ann Bryson

Route: Basel to French border near Flüh

Mode: Bicycle

Distance: 27 km round trip (but can be adapted)

Time: 2 hours to half a day

Elevation: ~2%

Difficulty: Family friendly photo credit: © ann bryson credit: photo The sun is shining again, the birds are singing their spring have to decide when to turn around and follow the same route songs, and green is reemerging in the grass and on the trees. back. One good point to do this is the Swiss and French border, Everyone is itching to get outside. What better way than to just beyond the no. 10 tram stop of Flüh, heading northwest. dust off the family’s bikes and hit the trails! Many bike routes Another good place to turn around is in Bättwil, just short of wind throughout the Basel area, well marked with red arrow- Flüh, where the route turns right to follow a more heavily traf- shaped signs, all at varying degrees of difficulty. Route no. 7 is ficked road. The best thing about this route is that the return great for an easy family bike ride. to Basel is almost entirely downhill! Just follow these simple directions for an adventurous day in the outdoors! Variations If your family is up for a more challenging ride, instead of turn- Starting Points ing right in Ettingen, turn left and explore the graveled trails More experienced riders can pick up the route at the and rolling farmland that lead toward Aesch. From there turn Schifflände in Basel. This route has quite heavy traffic, how- back north and wind through Moosholz and the Bruderholz ever; therefore, a better place to start with younger riders is hill. at the main entrance to the Zoo. From there, follow the path Not up for such a long ride? Kids too inexperienced? During south along the Birsig and the no. 10 tram until reaching non-rush-hour times it is possible to transport bikes on the Schloss Binningen, and then turn right. Next, turn left on tram. This way, you can bypass riding in the city by taking the Schaffmattweg and follow the red bicycle signs from there. no. 10 tram to the Kanelmatt or Ettingen stops. Alternatively, follow the trail until the kids’ legs get tired and then take the The Route tram back home. If you hold a Halbtax-Abo (half-fare card), U- Abo card, or Generalabonnement (general travel card) you can The first few kilometers of the route twist and turn through purchase a reduced-fare ticket for each bicycle; otherwise you peaceful neighborhood streets along the Birsig and tramlines. need to pay the full fare. Before long, however, it turns into a smooth, car-free stretch of bike path. After passing the busy intersection in Therwil With several playgrounds along the way, beautiful views, and a and the Kanelmatt Schule, the whole countryside opens up. relatively flat trail, the no. 7 bicycle route is a fantastic outing. Vast fields beneath the hills of the Jura create a beautiful land- Pack plenty of water and a picnic and make a day of it! scape. Upon arriving in Ettingen, the red no. 7 route sign points to the right. After crossing through the relatively car-free neigh- Note: This trip actually covers only a small part of national bike borhood, the trail runs through a beautiful valley surrounded route no. 7, which goes from Basel all the way to Nyon at Lake by farms and small villages, and the ruins of Landskron Castle Geneva. For more information on this and other national, region- in Flüh are visible high on the hill. al, and local bike routes and other helpful hints on bike tours in Switzerland, go to: Turning Points http://www.veloland.ch/en/cycling-in-switzerland.html Because the no. 7 route stretches all the way from Basel to Lake Geneva, there is no fixed end point to this day trip and you will

MAY 2013 15 Sports and Recreation: Schedule

basel sport team schedule: MAY 2013

FC Basel 1893 (Fussball / Soccer) Red: Home Game Date Time Home team Guests

Thu., May 2 21:05 Chelsea FC FC Basel 1893

Sun., May 5 13:45 FC Sion FC Basel 1893

Wed., May 8 20:30 FC Zürich FC Basel 1893

Sun., May 12 13:45 FC Basel 1893 Servette FC

Thu., May 16 19:45 FC Basel 1893 Lausanne-Sport

Mon., May 20 16:00 Grasshopper Club FC Basel 1893

Sun., May 26 16:15 Grasshopper Club FC Basel 1893

Wed., May 29 20:30 BSC Young Boys FC Basel 1893 photo credit: © jon hoefer credit: photo

FC Basel Tickets: Prices range from CHF 25 to CHF 75 for adults in regular seating. Children ages 6-16 receive a discount of 25% in the regular seating areas. There is a special area for families and young adults (up to age 22) with slightly lower prices. For more information on seats and pricing, visit: http://fcb.ch/stadiumplanprices

Basel Traditions by Susanne Hiller

May Day in Switzerland

One of the holidays you get to enjoy Soviet Union and its allies, it was, when you live in this part of Swit- or is, also associated with large zerland is May 1, the International military parades. In Switzerland, Workers’ Day (equivalent to Labor however, May Day is celebrated Day in the United States). It is a holi- on a much smaller scale. In Ba- day in many countries around the sel, there typically is a group of world. In Switzerland, however, the protesters moving from Messeplatz holiday is officially celebrated only in to Marktplatz for a rally in the some cantons, including Basel Stadt, morning and an all-day festival on Baselland, Jura, and Zürich; it is a half- Barfüsserplatz. Other related events day in others (eg, Aargau and Jura), take place at the Kasernenareal, and is not celebrated at all in several Münsterplatz, Schützenmattpark, more (eg, Bern). Margarethenpark, and Kannen- May Day originated in the 19th feldpark. century, when workers in Austra- However, there are also less politi- lia first held a mass demonstration cal traditions associated with May on May 1, 1856, to demand 8-hour Day in the Basel area, such as the workdays, rather than the custom- setting up of “May trees” in many ary 12-hour workdays. Some years communities. The trees, mostly later, in 1886, similar protests were pines, typically are stripped of staged in the United States. During most of their branches, leaving the demonstrations in Chicago, somebody threw a bomb only the ones at the top, and then decorated with colored and in response police began shooting at the protesters, ribbons and/or eggs. The trees are then placed on the stocks killing many of them. This incident is known as the Hay- of one or more of the community’s fountains or, if it is a market affair. In commemoration of this incident, an inter- taller tree, on a central square. This is usually accompanied national organization of socialist and labor parties called by a small ceremony which may involve music and/or tradi- the Second International declared May 1 the International tional dancing. The trees usually are left up throughout the Worker’s Day. Over time, this was adopted in many coun- month of May. This tradition, which has pagan roots and is tries as an official holiday and used for demonstrations for also related to the mid-summer traditions in Scandinavia, has workers’ rights and improved working conditions. In many become more prominent in recent years, and now most com- communist countries, such as China, Cuba, and the former munities in the Basel area display May trees. photo credit: © trachtengruppe sissach und umgebung sissach trachtengruppe © credit: photo

16 BASEL FAMILY MAGAZINE “Barfoolserplatz”: Results!

A big “Thank You” to all of you who sent in your answers on the “Barfoolserplatz” raffle. We hope you had as much fun searching for the 25 things wrong with the picture, as we had creating it and reading your responses.

Congratulations to the Sieber family, winner of 2 tickets to Europapark, and to the Bourquelot family, Pamela Nolan, Laurel Lee, Charlie Boag, and Pratibha and Alok Khatreja, who all won family passes to the Erlebniskletterwald in Lörrach, Germany.

Solutions to “Barfoolserplatz” / April Fools 2013 Cover Challenge: 1. Double full moons in the sky 2. Rhein skyline (starting at the Münster) 3. Tyrannosaurus Rex 4. ”Ziche” should be “Eiche” 5. Zebra 6. White peacock 7. Alligator on steps 8. Blue monkey as a backpack 9. “Helvetia” statue in the foreground 10. Santa Claus on the bicycle 11. Fasnacht clique 12. Waggis working the basket stall 13. “Bar Rio” should read “Rio Bar” 14. “Athepoke” should read “Apotheke” 15. “Hasselhof Bier” should read “Ziegelhof Bier” 16. “Don’t Worry - Be Fooled Bar” should read “Don’t Worry - Be Happy Bar” 17. The tram 14 is never yellow (it is actually the tram 11) 18. The Leaning Tower of Pisa 19. The clock face is from the SBB 20. The rollercoaster (Europapark) 21. The ferris wheel (Herbstmesse) 22. Two painted ostriches on building -- there actually is only one 23. The cherub and striped roof (Christmas Market) 24. The stork and nest on top of the roof 25. Mountain range (Alps) in the background

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MAY 2013 17 Workshops, Tours, and Education in Basel

Picasso Workshop for Kids ist? Eventually, fear overcomes everyone. From 10:00-10:30 at Allschwilerstrasse May 4 & 15 In this workshop kids will learn why we 90 in Basel. all have fear and that fear may actually As part of their special exhibit, the www.stadtbibliothekbasel.ch be healthy. Registration is required and Kunstmuseum (art museum) invites kids can be filled out online. ages 7-12 to participate in a workshop de- Tour of the Tinguely Museum http://cafe.unibas.ch voted to Picasso, from 14:00-17:00. Cost May 14 & 28 is CHF 15, CHF 10 with Familienpass. To register, contact them at 061-206-6300. You are invited to join a short, guided Jewelry-Making Workshop tour in English of the Tinguely Museum www.kunstmuseumbasel.ch May 11 and the special exhibit “Les Mille lieux The Program für Elternbildung (pro- de l’art – photographs from Ad Peter- Family Tour at the Fondation Beyeler gram for parent education) is inviting son,” starting at 13:00. Admission to the museum costs CHF 15 for adults; free for May 5 kids ages 8-14 to a jewelry-making workshop, just in time for Mothers’ Day on kids 16 and under when accompanied by This tour is for kids ages 6-10 accom- May 12. Working with silver, amber, an adult, otherwise CHF 10. Cost of tour panied by their parent(s). It runs from and other precious stones, kids will be is included in the entrance fee. 11:00-12:00 and costs CHF 7 for kids up creating a necklace, bracelet, and earing www.tinguely.ch to age 10; parents pay regular museum set to take home. The workshop is one entrance. Saturday afternoon from 14:00-16:00 An Afternoon on the Farm http://www.fondationbeyeler.ch/ at the Freizeitzentrum Landauer in Rie- informationen/agenda hen and costs CHF 40 (plus CHF 30 for May 15 materials). You can register on their web- Visit an organic farm where you can site under “Kinderkurse,” by clicking on see and touch the cows and other barn Science for Families “Anmelden” for workshop number 83. animals. Kids will see how the animals May 5 www.peb-basel.ch live, learn how many eggs a chicken lays The University of Basel has a German- each year, and why cows can eat so much language program designed to stimulate grass. The afternoon is for kids ages 6 families’ interest in science. Café Scienti- Tour of the Fondation Beyeler and up from 14:00-16:00; cost is CHF 10 fique takes place one Sunday per month May 12 and fun and games are guaranteed. You from 15:00-17:00, with specialists in can register online on their website un- The Fondation Beyeler will be giving various fields of research giving talks in der “Kinderkurse,” by clicking on “An- a public tour (15:00-16:00) in English a relaxed café atmosphere. You can ask melden” for workshop number 82. of the temporary exhibit featuring the questions, join in discussions, or simply works of Swiss artist Ferdinand Hodler www.peb-basel.ch listen and learn. (1853-1918). Concentrating on works This month’s topic is “Herzrasen und produced in the last five years of his life, Kalter Schweiss” (Racing heart and cold the exhibition pays tribute to the Swiss sweat). Fear is an innate and evolution- artist whose works revolve around the arily anchored protective mechanism themes of self-portraits, the magnificent that enables us to secure our survival in Alpine landscape, women, and death. extreme situations. However, often our Admission is CHF 25 for adults (CHF 50 biological “alarm” is set so sensitive that for the whole family with Familienpass), it produces false alarms in everyday situ- CHF 6 for kids ages 11-19, and free for ations. This session will explore the topic kids under 11. The tour costs an addi- of fear and why we get a dry mouth and tional CHF 7. racing pulse, even when we are dealing www.fondationbeyeler.ch with an imaginary threat. http://cafe.unibas.ch/cafe/pro-

gramm/ Bookworms Program — English / © susanne hiller credits: photo German Cave Exploration Kids Lab May 14 Bibliothek Basel West is hosting a book May 16 and May 25, June 1, or June 8 May 5, 8, or 15 group for fathers, mothers, or grand- These workshops to learn all about caves The University of Basel organizes work- parents with babies and toddlers ages 9 are designed for one parent and one shops (in German) where children ages months to 3 years in English and Ger- child (age 6 and older). They consist of 6-13 can explore a variety of topics re- man. Playfully experience the English and two sessions; the first is an obligatory lated to the month’s Café Scientifique. German language with nursery rhymes, theoretical Thursday evening (May 16) This month’s topic is entitled “Alles nur finger plays, action stories, singing, and to prepare for the cave exploration by Angsthasen?” (All just scaredy-cats?). looking at picture books! Participation is learning about the cave and its difficult Are you afraid of spiders or snakes? Are free of charge and no registration is re- areas using maps and photos. The second you anxious before the next math test? quired. There will be something in Eng- session takes place on one of three Satur- Or are you scared of things that don’t ex- lish and German; so everybody can join. day afternoons (May 25, June 1, or June

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8) from 14:00-17:00. On this day, par- difference in each. The course is for one Tour of Haus zum Kirschgarten ent and child will walk, and sometimes Wednesday afternoon from 14:00-16:00 May 26 crawl, through the two-part cave and do and costs CHF 10. You can register online There will be a guided tour in English at a careful study of the bat cave (no worries, on their website under “Kinderkurse,” by 11:15 entitled “Sheik Ibrahim’s Dream. the bats are only present in the winter clicking on “Anmelden” for workshop Treasures from the Widad Kamel Kawar months); brave children can even crawl number 84. Collection.” Jean Louis Burckhardt, alias through the wind holes. Workshop costs www.peb-basel.ch Sheikh Ibrahim, was one of Switzerland’s CHF 35 for one parent and one child. most famous adventurers and explor- You can register online on their website Fascination with Fire ers. He is well-known for his discoveries under “Familienkurse,” by clicking on May 23 in Jordan over 200 years ago. This spe- “Anmelden” for workshop number 55. cial exhibit invites visitors to explore his www.peb-basel.ch This is a parent–child workshop (one child per parent for safety reasons, mini- magnificent textiles, more than 100 Arab mum 6 years of age) to learn all about costumes, expensive jewelry, and other Tour of the Picasso Exhibit fire. Together you will report on your accessories from the lands he so loved to roam, at the Haus zum Kirschgarten, the May 19 experiences with fire, watch a short film about fire safety and how to deal with stately home he lived in as a child, but The Kunstmuseum (art museum) Basel is fire, learn about what to do in case of fire was never allowed to return to. offering a guided tour for the whole fam- in the home, and experiment with indi- www.hmb.ch ily in English through the special Picasso vidual topics. Workshop is from 18:00- exhibit from 11:00-12:00. Price is regular 20:00 and costs CHF 20 for one parent admission plus CHF 5 for the tour. Bookworms Program—English and one child. You can register online on www.kunstmuseumbasel.ch their website under “Familienkurse,” by May 28 clicking on “Anmelden” for workshop Bibliothek Basel West is hosting a book number 54. group for fathers, mothers, or grand- On the Trail of Wild Animals in the www.peb-basel.ch parents with babies and toddlers ages 9 Forest months to 4 years. Join an interactive May 22 & 29 Tour of the Basel Zoo and enjoyable experience with your child Have you ever stroked a wild boar’s fur as you explore language in the amusing May 25 or read the tracks of a squirrel? Do you world of nursery rhymes and stories that know the difference between the tracks Families are invited for this special tour are all read, spoken, and sung in English left by a dog or a fox? In this Wednes- of the Basel Zoo, full of surprises. Tour in a fun and playful environment. Par- day-afternoon course, school-aged kids is from 17:00-18:00 on a Saturday after- ticipation is free of charge and no regis- will go into the forest and learn about noon and costs CHF 25 for the whole tration is required. From 10:00-10:30 at such things, see how wild animals live family (zoo entrance not included). You Allschwilerstrasse 90 in Basel. and what they need to survive in the can register online on their website un- www.stadtbibliothekbasel.ch forest. The course teacher will present der “Familienkurse,” by clicking on “An- the students with different animal furs, melden” for workshop number 56. prints, and antlers and demonstrate the www.peb-basel.ch

Jukibu Intercultural Library Events Jukibu is a multi-cultural library that houses books for children and adolescents in over 50 languages, their largest collection being English- language books. Below is the May schedule of the foreign-language events organized for fami- Unique and exclusive lies. To learn more or become a member, visit furniture and home accessories. their website at: www.jukibu.ch

Date and Time Event Suitable for…

May 8, 10:00-11:00 English storytelling (with BCT) Parents with toddlers

May 8, 15:30-16:30 A Turkish and German story Primary school children and their parents

May 15, 15:30-16:30 A story in English and Swahili Primary school children and their parents

May 29, 10:00-10:45 An animated German story Parents with toddlers Muttenz best kept secret!

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MAY 2013 19 Entertainment: Parents’ Night Out

Jazz Festival Basel April 19 – May 6 The Offbeat-Concert series is in full swing, presenting a fabulous line-up of concerts as part of the Jazz Festival Basel. There are still some great concerts left at various locations around Basel. Tickets can be purchased online or in person at the Basler Zeitung (BaZ) in Aeschenplatz, Bider & Tanner, Stadt-Casino Basel, Manor, Migros, post offices, and the SBB ticket counter. www.offbeat-concert.ch or www.starticket.ch

DATE BAND THEME LOCATION TIME

May 1 Ravi Coltrane / Ralph Alessi New York Now Gare du Nord 20:30 Quintet

May 1 Fly-Agaric Jazz In cooperation with Jazzschule Basel Bar du Nord 19:00 + 23:00

May 2 nils Landgren Funk Unit Funky & Dancefloor Theater Basel - Foyer 20:30

May 3 Eric Bibb & Habib Koité Trio Mama Koné Percussion Kaserne Basel 20:00 Brothers in Bamako

May 4 Mike Stern / Bill Evans Band Funky & Electric Kaserne Basel 20:00 Feat. Dave Weckl & Tom Kennedy

May 5 Paolo Fresu & D. Di Buonaventura & Mistico Mediterraneo Kaserne Basel 20:00 Chor a Filetta

May 6 new Gary Burton Quartet The 70th Birthday Concert Stadt-Casino Basel 20:15 Feat. Antonio Sanchez Musiksaal

The Australian Pink Floyd Show tive Breath.” Show starts at 20:00 at the May 2 Musical Theater in Basel. For the 40th anniversary of the album www.ticketcorner.ch “Dark Side of the Moon,” 12 Australians have set the goal to faithfully replay the Overseas Wine Tasting music of Pink Floyd. The band plays all May 16 of the album’s songs, note for note and full length, including milestones in mu- Paul Ullrich is inviting all enthusiasts of sical history such as “The Great Gig in new-world wines to a tasting of over 30 the Sky,” “Us and Them,” and the single wines from New Zealand, South Africa, release “Money and Time.” The show Argentina, USA, Israel, Lebanon, and starts at 20:00 at the Musical Theater in Morocco. This event costs CHF 10 and Basel. will take place from 17:00-21:00 at their © good news credits: photo store in Kleinbasel, at Untere Rebgasse www.musicaltheaterbasel.ch 18; no registration is required. There is Joe Cocker no obligation to buy, simply taste and May 22 Mövenpick Wine Tasting enjoy. Any wine purchased on the night The Hallenstadion in Zürich is the of the tasting will be 10% off, and the May 2-4 and May 16-18 location for Joe Cocker’s presentation entrance fee will be reimbursed with an of his latest album “Fire It Up.” After 40 Mövenpick Weinkeller in Basel (Halting- order of CHF 100 or more. years in the music industry, 22 platinum erstrasse 101) is hosting a tasting of over www.ullrich.ch albums, and countless awards, he is back 30 wines from their Mövenpick collec- for a 19-city European tour where in tion until 20:00 on Thursday and Friday, The Count Basie Orchestra addition to songs from his new album, and 16:00 on Saturday. you will also hear classics such as “You May 17 www.moevenpick-wein.com Can Leave Your Hat On,” “Unchain My The Count Basie Orchestra will be Heart,” and “Up Where We Belong.” presenting their program “Jazz Classics: www.ticketcorner.ch Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson Swing, Swing, Swing!” at the KKL Kon- May 11 zertsaal in Luzern at 19:30. Following Tanita Tikaram Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson plays the com- Basie’s passing in 1984, Dennis Mackrel plete CD “Thick as a Brick” for the 40th took over the Count Basie Orchestra and May 22 anniversary of the albums’ release. In has been on the road, playing concerts The singer of the haunting deep-voiced the second part of the concert, he will to their loyal followers, ever since. They song “Twist in My Sobriety” is coming present parts of his new album “Thick come to Switzerland in May to present to the Kaufleutensaal in Zürich to pres- as a Brick 2.” The show will finish with their new program. ent her newest and arguably best album hits like “Aqualung” and “Locomo- www.allblues.ch “Can not Go Back.” Tanita’s sensual voice

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contrasts with the sometimes rough Basel; no registration is required. There Miles, Duke & Nick sound of the band, which is saturated is no obligation to buy, simply taste and May 29 & 30 with a lot of glorious Soul. enjoy. Any wine purchased on the night The Nicholas Payton Quartet has joined of the tasting will be 10% off. www.allblues.ch forces with the Sinfonieorchester Basel www.ullrich.ch to present three classic pieces: Miles’ Da- English Comedy vis’ “Sketches of Spain,” Duke Ellington’s May 23 Jazz Brunch “Black, Brown and Beige,” and Nicholas May 25 Payton’s “The Black American Sympho- The Kuppel in Basel is the location for this ny.” When these pieces first emerged on English-language comedy show featuring On the last Saturday of each month, the the scene, there was much controversy U.K. comics John Moloney and Angela No. 2 Brasserie Volkshaus Basel pres- about whether they were to be consid- Barnes. Show starts at 20:00, doors open ents a rich breakfast from Marc Arnold’s ered classical or jazz music. Miles Davis at 19:00. Tickets are CHF 35 and can be kitchen, accompanied by live jazz from simply argued that it really didn’t matter purchased at Ticketcorner, in person or Eric Gilson and guests. Breakfast starts at because, “It’s music and I like it.” How- online. 10:00 and reservations are recommended ever they were classified, they became www.internationalcomedyclub.ch at 061-690-9311. beloved classics that will be revived on www.ticketcorner.ch http://volkshaus-basel.ch these two special evenings at the Musik- saal at the Stadt-Casino Basel. Lisa Stansfield Dance Party www.offbeat-concert.ch www.sinfonieorchesterbasel.ch May 23 May 25 This is a popular tradition on Saturday With her biggest hit to date, “All Around Sugar Ray & The Bluetones The World,” the soul-pop singer and ac- night from 20:00-23:00. Come and dance May 31 tress Lisa Stansfield became one of the to ballroom latin, disco fox, and much most popular and successful acts of the more. Event takes place at the historical Blues singer legend Sugar Ray & The Blue- British pop scene in 1989. The charming Zunftsaal (guildhall) on Freie Strasse 34. tones featuring Monster Mike Welch and charismatic singer is now coming to Admission is CHF 15 and includes soft (USA) will be playing at the Volkshaus Zürich as part of her European tour to drinks. Basel. Grammy-nominated Sugar Ray present her world famous hits as well as www.fromm.ch/tanzkalender will be sharing the stage with Monster some terrific new material. Mike Welsh, one of the best blues guitar- ists in the world, Neil Gouvin on drums, www.ticketcorner.ch Sinéad O’Connor Mudcat Ward on bass, and the great An- May 29 thony Geraci on keyboards. Show begins Gala Evening of Gourmet Food and With her ninth studio album, “How at 20:15. Wines About I Be Me (And You Be You),” Siné- www.bluesnow.ch May 24 ad O’Connor once again demonstrates, with her keen sense of songwriting and The 2-Michelin-star restaurant St. Al- Rick Springfield unique and distinctive voice, that she re- ban-Stübli is pairing up with Mövenpick May 31 mains one of the biggest female musical Weinkeller for a very special wine-and- icons from Ireland—and for more than The Grammy Award- and American Mu- dine evening in a friendly atmosphere, 25 years. Her brand new single “4th and sic Award-winning singer, songwriter, and combining excellent cuisine with match- Vine” from her latest album is considered actor, best renown for his 1981 song “Jes- ing wines. Price is CHF 180 per person one of the best works of her long career. sie’s Girl” will be performing one night and includes the menus, wine, water, She will be performing for one night at only at the Z7 Konzertfabrik in Pratteln. coffee, and digestive. To make a reser- the Volkshaus in Zürich. Tickets are CHF 52.80 and are for stand- vation, contact Mövenpick Weinkeller ing room only. at [email protected] or www.ticketcorner.ch 061-693-3131. www.ticketcorner.ch www.moevenpick-wein.com Beach Anyone? From early May until early September Presentation of Ziereisen’s Current you can enjoy an eclectic outing at the Vintage Basel City Beach. Not on the Rhein, but May 24 up above the Acqua-Areal on Binninger- On this evening you can taste 20 wines strasse 14 in Basel. Entrance is free and from the current vintage of the Ger- reserved for those 18 and up. Open from man winery, Ziereisen. Hanspeter and Sunday to Thursdays from 17:00-23:00, Edeltraud Ziereisen will also provide in- and on Fridays and Saturdays from formation about these newly released 17:00-24:00. Closed if the temperature wines. This event costs CHF 10 and will drops below 18°C. Check their website take place from 17:00-21:00 at the Paul for more details. Ullrich location at Schneidergasse 27 in http://basel.city-beach.ch

MAY 2013 21 Eating Out in Basel by Jon Hoefer

Food Facts: The Many Benefits of Asparagus ing free radicals. It is a particularly rich source of glutathione, a detoxifying compound that helps break down carcinogens and other harmful compounds, which may help protect against and fight certain forms of cancer.

Potty Talk OK. So this may not be appropriate talk for the dinner table, but for those readers who are curious as to why their urine might have an odd smell after consuming asparagus, there is a surprising answer. Asparagus contains a unique compound that, when metabolized, gives off a distinctive smell in the urine. There are no harmful effects, either from the sulfuric compounds or the odor. The more interesting fact is that while most people produce these odorous compounds after eating asparagus, not Along with the arrival of spring, you may have noticed a certain everyone has the ability to actually detect the smell. You’ll common vegetable becoming the focus and headliner at local know it if you’re one of them. supermarkets, farmers markets, and on restaurant chalk board menus: asparagus. Spring is officially “asparagus season” as the Serving Suggestions crops become ripe for the picking in mid-April for Switzerland The “classic” way to eat white and its neighboring countries. With the many ways of preparing asparagus in Switzerland is to peel this vegetable, not to mention the health benefits it possesses, the asparagus, boil it for about 20 now might be a great time to get aquainted with this superfood. minutes in salt water with a bit of History of Asparagus sugar added, then serve it with new potatoes (which is why you will Asparagus is pictured as part of an offering on an Egyptian frieze often find these small new potatoes dating to 3000 BC. Greeks and Romans ate it fresh when in next to the asparagus in the store), season and dried the vegetable for use in winter. Romans would thin slices of ham (eg, Schwarzwälder-Schinken), and either freeze it high in the Alps, for the Feast of Epicurus. A recipe melted butter or Sauce Hollandaise. In France, asparagus is also for cooking asparagus is in the oldest surviving cook book, often steamed and served with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, or Apicius’s third-century AD De re coquinaria, Book III. mayonnaise. Asparagus: White or Green? Asparagus is a great vegetable to use in soups, chopped and added into a broth with other veggies of choice, or as the main Asparagus is very popular in central Europe, particularly ingredient in a warming cream soup (see recipe below). the white variety. To cultivate white asparagus, the shoots are covered with soil as they grow: without Whatever color you choose, you can roast, grill, or stir-fry exposure to sunlight there is no photosynthesis, and the shoots your asparagus. These quick-cooking, waterless methods will remain white in color. They need to be harvested before they preserve the fantastic nutritional content and antioxidant break through the soil, otherwise the tips will turn greenish or power of asparagus. Enjoy! violet. Compared with the green variety, the white asparagus is less bitter and more tender. White asparagus always has to Creamy White Asparagus Soup be peeled, so thicker spears are preferred. For green asparagus, Ingredients: thin spears can be prepared simply by snapping off the tough ends prior to cooking. No peeling is necessary. 1 kg white asparagus 2.5 L vegetable bouillon 50 mL white wine Asparagus Season 150 mL cream You can buy white asparagus at the supermarket but also Chives (optional) at many roadside stands and farmers markets. The season Directions: traditionally finishes on June 24 (Johannistag, or Nativity of Remove the tops of the asparagus and cut them in two, if large. Peel the St. John the Baptist). After this date, the plants are allowed to bottom two-thirds of the asparagus stems and discard the hard ends grow out and become a bush, to gather enough strength for the (usually 2-3 cm). Prepare 2 liters of vegetable bouillon, add 50mL of white next year. wine and bring to a boil. Chop the stems into pieces and boil them in this bouillon until soft (about 30-40 min). Dietary Benefits In a separate pot containing 0.5 liters of bouillon, cook the tops of the asparagus for about 10-15 min; these should remain a little crunchy. The World’s Healthiest Foods Rating system has awarded Remove the asparagus tops and pour the remaining bouillon in with the aspargus a rating of an “excellent source” (the highest rating stems. When the stems are soft, remove from the heat and puree the bouil- given) for 8 vitamins and minerals: vitamins A, B1, C and E, lon and stems until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the cream until frothy, folate, iron, copper, and tryptophan. It is also a very good source not stiff. Incorporate the frothy cream gently into the warm soup, along with the pieces of asparagus tops. Sprinkle a few chopped fresh chives of potassium, fiber, as well as chromium, a trace mineral that at serving for presentation. enhances the ability of insulin to control blood sugar levels. Wine suggestion: Serve with a chilled New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Asparagus is packed with antioxidants and ranks among the Note: Green asparagus can also be used instead of white asparagus. top fruits and vegetables for its ability to neutralize cell-damag-

22 BASEL FAMILY MAGAZINE Wine Notes by Christine Pesold

Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc is an ideal spring wine as it pairs so well with the season’s bounty—asparagus, salads, dishes laced with fresh herbs, and goat cheese. It also goes very well with light meats such as chicken, fish, and shellfish, and is in fact one of the few wines that pairs well with Sushi. Sauvignon Blanc is a green-skinned grape from high-yielding, hardy vines. The grape benefits from plenty of sunshine, but because it buds late and ripens early, it requires a cool climate in order to have a long enough ripening time to develop its flavors. In the cooler Loire Valley of France, where Sauvignon Blanc originates, Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé are the best wines produced by this grape. They are dry and crisp wines that conjure up the color green, with aromas of cut grass, herbs, asparagus, and gooseberries. French wine makers place more value on the “terroir”– the com- position of the soil in each distinct area, than on the grape itself. They therefore ferment Sauvignon Blanc at a higher temperature to highlight the minerality of the wine and avoid the tropical fruit flavors of the grape. In the Bordeaux region of France, Sauvignon Blanc is often blended with Semillon grapes and aged in oak, to produce the gorgeous wines known as White Bordeaux. For example, Sauvi- gnon Blanc is the principal grape in Chateau Margaux’s famous “Pavillon Blanc.” In warm climates, the grapes will ripen too quickly, causing them to loose acidity and result in “flabby wines,” and some wine makers will actually add tartaric acid to the wines to give For your next spring menu, why not try a Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough region of New Zealand and see how many of these flavors and aromas you can them more structure. Alternatively, the grapes can be picked readily identify? earlier to retain some acidity, but then the flavors and aromas cannot really develop, resulting in herbaceous wines with little personality. There are nonetheless some good examples of Sau- with a good balance of acid and sugars, and distinct aromas of vignon Blanc from the cooler regions of warm countries; such lime, asparagus, cut grass, peppers, and most notably passion as the Adelaide Hills of Australia and the Casablanca Valley of and other tropical fruit. They are favorites at wine classes be- Chile. California produces different styles of Sauvignon Blanc, cause they consistently taste as they should, with distinctive fla- including crisp clean wines that resemble the style of the Loire vors that don’t fool around, making it easy for wine tasters to Valley with notes of melon and peach as well as oak-fermented identify their aromas. and aged wines called Fumé Blanc (a name coined by Robert Wines made entirely from Sauvignon Blanc are not intended Mondavi in 1968) that resemble the wines of Bordeaux. for aging. The wines that are crisp, fresh, and loaded with fruit Many of the world’s wine authorities assert, however, that the flavors are meant to be drunk the spring following the harvest. best Sauvignons Blanc come from the Marlborough region of They can be drunk up to 3-5 years later, but their trademark New Zealand’s South Island. It has only been grown there since fruity aromas will fade and be replaced by honey notes over the 1970s, originally as an experiment intended to be blended time. Sauvignon Blanc aged in oak, like some white Bordeaux with another grape variety. Wine makers quickly learned that and California’s Fumé Blanc, can be aged up to 15 years. the cool, dry, and sunny climate of this very long and nar- row island, whose vineyards are never more than 130 km from any coast, was ideal for growing the Sauvignon Blanc grape, Fun Fact: Back in the 1970’s, there were no wineries on the and these wines have since become the “classic.” Similar to whole of New Zealand’s South Island. The grapes therefore Chile and South Africa, where good Sauvignon Blanc can be had to travel by truck and ferry all the way up to Auckland in found, New Zealand wine makers have adopted the practice of the North, spending about 24 hours sloshing around in their blending grapes that were picked at different levels of ripeness: juices. This produced wines of such exceptional flavors and in- under-ripe grapes to give it good acidity, perfectly ripe grapes tensity, that they continue today with the practice of letting the to give it aromas of red and green peppers, and overly ripe grapes wallow in their juices for a day before pressing them in grapes for the tropical fruit aromas like passion fruit. They also the nearby wineries. An overly pungent wine was presumed to leave the must in contact with the grape skins a little longer result from the grapes rolling around too long in their juice, and to give the resulting wines more intense fruit flavours. Finally, was affectionately referred to as a “traffic jam at the ferry.” the grape juice is fermented at lower temperatures to preserve

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