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A Monthly Guide to Living in Basel March 2015 The World is Watching Basel Ticks with Excitement as Baselworld Begins LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Dear Basel Life Readers: The month of February saw die-hard carnival goers determined to chase away the winter blues until the last “Räppli” (confetti) had fallen—and no March 2015 Volume 3 Issue 6 matter how thoroughly you try to dust, clean, and vacuum, stray Räppli in every nook of your home will remind you for months of this year’s Fasnacht TABLE OF CONTENTS festivities. However, if you haven’t heard enough piccolos and drums for this year, you are in luck—the close of the Fasnacht season is marked annually Events in Basel: March 2015 4-6 on the three Sundays following Fasnacht, when the Cliques rather solemnly march through town playing their instruments. March is always an interesting month, allowing the serious winter sports Fun Outings: Beyond Basel 7 enthusiasts to enjoy the last chances to ski, snowboard, and toboggan in Switzerland’s higher elevations, while signs of spring are popping up around every corner of the city. One sure sign of spring in this part of Switzerland Swiss Traditions: Chocolate—Brown Gold! 8 is the preparation for the over 150,000 visitors that will descend on Basel around the middle of the month to trade in watches, jewelry, and precious gems at Baselworld, the world’s most important show of its kind and Basel’s Did You Know? 10-11 most economically important event. Basel will also host a 4-day wine event on a ship at Schifflände; a spectacular Markets and Fairs 12-14 horse show; the music Clubfestival BScene, where the young-at-heart ex- plore the local music scene; as well as a multitude of new museum exhibits. If you are planning day excursions outside of Basel, you might want to check Information Desk: Slow Down. Take It Easy. 15 out a hot-air balloon festival in Germany, visit the comic festival “Fumetto” in Luzern, or get to know the fabulous Zürich Zoo with its large domed tropical Masoala Rainforest. Calendar: March 2015 16-17 In this issue you can also read all about why Switzerland is so famous for mmmm… chocolate! Peek inside for a list of camps to keep your kids busy Sports and Recreation 18-19 during the Easter break and to get practical information on how to best deal with the rising energy rates, what to do in case you find or lose something in Basel, why you shouldn’t speed, and what you can do to properly prepare Workshops, Tours, and Education 20-23 yourself for that exotic trip you are planning. The month of March also offers entertainment opportunities galore with dance-related events like ballets, tango, a Flamenco festival, and dance Special Report: Easter Camps for Kids 24 parties; wine, gin, and whisky tastings; shows ranging from theater, cir- cus, and opera to English comedy and musicals; photographic journeys; and concerts of all kinds from blues and jazz to Entertainment: Night on the Town 26-31 classical and pop. With all these diverse events to occupy your time, don’t Ticket Office: Get Your Ticket Now! 31 forget to move your clocks ahead for the beginning of Daylight Savings Time on March 29! Wishing you a wonderful start to spring! Mark Your Calendar: April 2015 back page Christine Christine Pesold Editor-in-Chief Basel Life Magazine Staff: [email protected] Editor-in-Chief: Christine Pesold COVER: This month, the Baselworld fair is expected to bring Advertising & Subscription Manager / Editor: around 150.000 visitors and exhibitors from all over the globe Susanne Hiller to Basel, including more than 4,000 journalists from over 70 countries. The fair can look back on almost 100 years of history; its beginnings can be traced Art Director: to the first “Schweizer Mustermesse” (MUBA fair) in 1917, which featured a Jon Hoefer watch and jewelry section. The first separate fair just for watches and jewelry took place in 1973. It was initially limited to European exhibitors, but was ex- For more information about subscribing or advertising – please contact us: panded in 1986 to allow admission of non-European exhibitors. In 2003, the fair [email protected] acquired its current branding and official name as “Baselworld, The Watch www.facebook.com/basellifemagazine and Jewellery Show.” From its humble beginnings as part of the MUBA, it has www.basellife.com now grown into the world’s leading event for the luxury goods industry.

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2 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com photo credits: © baselworld (front cover), © michael kors March 2015 3 Events in Basel: March 2015

Ryoji Ikeda Peter Gut. Lifelines Welcome Kids! Until March 29 March 3-June 21 March 7, 14, 21, and 28 The House of Electronic Arts Basel (HeK) in Münchenstein is the Swiss The internationally renowned artist Peter Gut (born 1959) from The Brasserie No. 2 at the Volkshaus Basel will be giving parents a national competence center that deals with art forms which address and Winterthur is one of the most famous and eminent illustrators of needed break on Saturday afternoons from 12:00-16:00. Whether you reflect upon new media and technologies. Until the end of March, they German-speaking Switzerland. The Cartoonmuseum Basel shows want to have lunch, enjoy a glass of wine, read a newspaper, have a are presenting the first-ever solo exhibition in Switzerland by Japanese his manifold oeuvre in a comprehensive retrospective. The show conversation with friends, or enjoy the Jazz Brunch (March 28 only), artist and composer Ryoji Ikeda. Ikeda is famous for his large-scale in- includes his well-known cartoons for the “Neue Zürcher Zeitung” (NZZ), your kids will be actively minded with a variety of activities, including stallations and audiovisual performances, in which he focuses on data “Bilanz,” and “Die Zeit,” as well as—and this is a premiere—illustra- painting, arts and crafts, drawing, and knitting. Call 061-690-9310 to and datascapes as the invisible principle and driving force behind the tions, independent drawings, and paintings. reserve a table. information space. In time for the opening of the exhibit, Ikeda created Peter Gut combines the two most important qualities of a caricatur- http://volkshaus-basel.ch two new site-specific pieces for HeK’s new exhibition space; in addition, ist: He is an alert, sharp commentator and an equally economical and he presents examples of various older series that range from immersive precise illustrator. Urged by personal concern, he brings together Paul Gauguin in the Evening installations to sculptural work. events and faces from politics and society and mixes them into surreal March 13 Ryoji Ikeda’s artistic strategy and combinatorial systems are deeply rooted scenes imbued with an acid cocktail of message, innuendo, and cross- This spring, the Fondation Beyeler is hosting a most dazzling exhibit of in mathematic principles. Aesthetic qualities of mathematics are used in reference. The illustrator is at his best when celebrities step into the works by French artist Paul Gauguin, one of the most fascinating art- their purest form, creating immersive spaces that are based on barcodes firing line of his mockery. In precise strokes, he creates faces, hilarious ists in history. The exhibit includes around 50 masterpieces, on loan or 0/1 binaries to generate an output of visual and sound patterns. Ikeda even without a punch line, simply because of their exposing exaggera- from Gauguin collectors from around the world, making it one of the evokes the universal principle of the electronic world by breaking it down tion. Peter Gut great European cultural highlights of 2015. To accommodate the into pure forms of code. By turning endless flows of data into a poetic puts a lot of expected record numbers of visitors, they will be extending the environment, Ikeda creates immersive datascapes on an overwhelming energy into mor- museum hours until 21:00 on March 13. They are expecting long scale, which confront the viewer with a sensory overload of information as dantly ridiculing lines at the ticket counter, so it may be best to buy your tickets in well as visual and audio input, thus challenging one’s perception. Ikeda’s his victims. But advance online. use of images and sound in immersive installations creates in the viewer he stages their an acute consciousness of the here and now. dismantling with www.fondationbeyeler.ch www.hek.ch great care and affection. Every Puppet Theater—Pinocchio detail fits, and all March 14 and 15 the pictures, even Children’s Theater—Zeit Machine (Time Machine) Côte d’Ivoire, Zambia, Ghana, and Senegal, which mirror the forward- the quick sketch- The Basler Marionettentheater will be presenting the classic story Until March 29 looking spirit that was dominant in these countries at the time. es, are strikingly of Pinocchio, the wooden figure that comes to life one night when The Basler Kindertheater is presenting this journey into the fantastic www.design-museum.de balanced. The a fairy breathes life into him. Families with kids starting at age 5 world of fairy tales—sometimes happy, sometimes sad, a bit myste- fact that Gut, who can enjoy this magical story and the lost art of large-marionette originally trained as a typesetter, can resort to a vast repertory of styles theater. The show starts at 15:00, lasts 85 minutes (including intermis- rious, and somewhat comical. This in-house production of the “Zeit Sonntagsmatinée Machine” (Time Machine) will leave children with plenty of room for and techniques makes this exhibition a real treat for everyone inter- sion), and is in Basel dialect. Tickets can be purchased online, at Bider March 1 the imagination. Presentations will be every Wednesday, Saturday, ested in critical drawing and comic art. & Tanner, or at the theater box office. and Sunday. This play, presented in Basel dialect, will enchant the If a late Sunday-morning concert appeals to you and your family, why www.cartoonmuseum.ch http://bmtheater.ch whole family and is suitable for kids ages 4 and up. Tickets are CHF 15 not come to the Musiksaal of the Stadt-Casino Basel to listen to vio- for kids, CHF 20 for adults; CHF 9 and 13 for Familienpass holders. linist Arabella Steinbacher play compositions by Ravel, Mozart, and Grieg? The concert will start at 11:00 and tickets cost CHF 46-63; kids Theater—Grosser Bruder (Big Brother) Family Day at the Peter Doig Exhibit www.baslerkindertheater.ch under 12 are free. March 6-29 March 15 www.konzerte-basel.ch The Vorstadttheater in Basel will be presenting this production entitled The Fondation Beyeler’s exhibit on the works of British painter Guitarorama—From Stradivari to Stratocaster “Grosser Bruder,” a humorous piece that playfully takes a personal Peter Doig, presenting the artist’s major monumental paintings and a Until April 26 look at siblings. With mostly physicality, and almost no words, the two selection of works on paper, will come to an end on March 22. Before it Guitars come in many forms—from the precious instruments made by siblings in this theater piece go on the search for the meaning of life. closes, they will be hosting a family day from 10:00-18:00. There will be Antonio Stradivari in the 17th century to the loud Stratocasters of our There will be a number of matinée and evening presentations; tickets short tours through the exhibit for kids, teens, adults, and families in modern time, from the beloved guitar to play in the park to the clas- range from CHF 10-25, and there are reductions for families. For tick- various languages, as well as museum games to play and workshops to sic concert instrument. With their exhibit “Guitarorama,” the Museum ets, simply fill out their online form under “Tickets” and indicate the experiment in. Admission to the museum is CHF 25 for adults; youths für Musik offers a panorama of diverse instruments and sounds, in number of tickets and the date and time requested. up to age 25 are free on this day. which the various facets of the guitar can be discovered with all of the www.vorstadt-theater.ch www.fondationbeyeler.ch senses as the guitars in the exhibit may be seen, heard, and felt. Visi- tors can also experience the functioning of an electric guitar or the different properties of the wood and strings. Circus FahrAwaY www.hmb.ch March 11-15 The FahrAwaY circus will be presenting their program “Eisenartig” (Iron- like), the story of a metal worker and his apprentice who pore over an Architecture of Independence—African Modernism Close of Fasnacht unfinished work piece, when they are surprised by new and whimsical Until May 31 March 1, 8, and 15 characters who turn the workshop on its head with the artistic music When many countries in Central and Sub-Saharan Africa gained their If you or your children have not yet had your fill of the piccolos and playing and dancing. Without much language but with expressive move- independence in the 1960s, experimental and futuristic architecture drums of Fasnacht for this year, you’re in luck! Traditionally, on the ments, poetic images, and music, the circus artistry will immerse you in became a principal means by which the young nations expressed their three Sundays following Fasnacht, called “Bummelsonntage” (stroll- a world where nothing and everything is normal, where music and circus national identities. The exhibition in the Vitra Design Museum Gallery ing Sundays), the Cliques will parade through town without masks are part of everyday life, and everyday life is part of a circus. Tickets cost in Weil am Rhein, Germany, is one of the first presentations of this re- or costumes but with their instruments, playing their tunes on the CHF 25 for adults and CHF 12 for kids and can be purchased through markable period of more recent architectural history. This exhibition streets, riverfront, bridges, and ferryboats before they must put away Starticket locations, including Manor, Coop City, and post offices, as well was researched and curated by architect and author Manuel Herz, their drums until the next Fasnacht. The last of these Sundays is March as online at www.starticket.ch. with a substantial contribution by photographer Iwan Baan. The exhi- 15. It is a mixed atmosphere of fun, music, and melancholy. So if you www.zirkusfahraway.ch bition documents more than 50 buildings in countries such as Kenya, happen to be in town, why not check it out?

4 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com photo credits: © franz wamhof (ryoji ikeda), © juri junkov (bummelsonntage), © peter gut, © circus fahraway March 2015 5 Events in Basel: March 2015 (continued) Fun Outings: Beyond Basel

Apassionata March 21 and 22 Apassionata is a very popular horse show that is described as the magical encounter between man and horse. This year’s presentation entitled “Die gold- ene Spur” (The Golden Track), with about 40 stallions and more than 90 participants, provides an explosion of emotions and offers a show of rousing music and spectacular acts—an experience for the whole fam- ily. There will be two shows at the St.Jakobshalle; the one on Saturday, March 21, will be at 20:00, and the one on Sunday, March 22, will be at 14:00. Tickets cost CHF 70-120 for adults and CHF 55-105 for kids ages 5-12; children under age 5 can sit on a parent’s lap for free. www.ticketcorner.ch Zürich Zoo / Zürich, ZH While Basel is home to a fantastic zoo, the Zürich zoo is also worth a visit, housing many animals and exhibits that differ from the ones we have here in Basel, including panda bears, polar bears, spectacle bears, baboons, and anteaters. The Zürich zoo houses over 375 differ- Die Schöpfung who will also get a chance to try the instruments at the end of the ent species of animals, and is actively involved in the conservation of endangered species. Thus, they are breeding Siberian tigers, snow March 21 and 22 concert. The concert is at 16:00 at the Grosser Festsaal of the Stadt- leopards, otters, Arabian oryx, Indian lions, and Asian elephants, not to mention the rearing of a giant Galapagos tortoise, which is unique Casino. Tickets can be purchased online or at Bider & Tanner and The Basler Gesangverein (Basel Singing Club), together with L’arpa to Europe. Like in the Basel zoo, the animals are kept in environments that closely mimic their natural habitats, including an African high- cost CHF 20 for adults and CHF 10 for kids; families with 2 adults and festante orchestra, will be presenting Haydn’s “Die Schöpfung” lands house, Eurasian wetland area, elephant house, South American cloud forest enclosure, Himalaya enclosure, lion enclosure, African 2 kids pay CHF 50, plus CHF 7 for additional kids. (The Creation) on March 21 at 20:00 and on March 22 at 17:00 at the mountain area, and ape house. The most notable attraction at the Zürich Zoo, however, which is especially nice to visit in the colder winter Münster Basel. Tickets cost CHF 20-70 (half price for students) and www.sinfonieorchesterbasel.ch months, is the Masoala Rainforest. This large dome houses a tropical forest with 42 species of wild animals, such as lemurs, chameleons, can be purchased at Bider & Tanner or at Ticketcorner online. geckos, frogs, birds, and monkeys, that can roam freely in the dome. You can walk through the whole building and see the animals in action (bring binoculars so you can best observe all www.ticketcorner.ch Daylight Savings Time Begins the animals around you), but you must stay on the designated paths, and touching any of the March 29 www.bs-gesangverein.ch 20,000 tropical plans is forbidden. Before heading out, check their website for the schedule In Europe, daylight savings time this year begins on of feeding times in the various animal houses, the pony rides, and the penguin parade. The Jazz Brunch March 29; when the clocks strike 02:00, they will be Zürich zoo also offers several restaurants, cafes, picnic areas, playgrounds, and a petting zoo advanced to 03:00. Please note that this differs from the for the little ones. It can easily be reached by public transport by taking tram 6 from the Zürich March 28 dates in North America, where daylight savings time this year starts main train station to the end of the line (about 25 minutes), from where it is a 5-minute walk On the last Saturday of each month, the Brasserie No. 2 at Volkshaus on March 8, and Australia/New Zealand, where the time change to the zoo. If you take the car from Basel, it is about a 60-minute drive and there are two large Basel presents a rich breakfast from Marc Arnold’s kitchen, accom- occurs on April 5. Daylight savings time ends here on October 25. (paid) parking lots near the zoo. On very busy days (Sundays and holidays), there are also panied by live jazz from Eric Gilson and guests. Breakfast starts at remote parking lots from which you can take a shuttle bus to the zoo entrance. 10:30 and reservations are recommended at 061-690-9310. Holiday Fun in the Park www.zoo.ch http://volkshaus-basel.ch March 30 – April 10 Robi-Spiel-Aktionen sets up a “Kinder-Ferienstadt“ (holiday city) in Family Concert Schützenmattpark during the Easter break, where kids can come and Fumetto—International Comix-Festival / Luzern, LU Balloon Festival / Rust, Germany March 28 play on a variety of equipment available, as well as do crafts, build March 7-15 March 27-29 things, join workshops, and much more. The site will be open from As part of the mini.musik series, the Sinfonieorchester Basel pres- Fumetto is one of Europe’s leading international comics and related The Europa Park in Rust, Germany, 13:30-17:30 from Monday (March 30) to Thursday (April 2) of the first ents “Im Museum” (At the Museum). Musicians play colorful sounds media festivals featuring fine art, graphic design, and illustration. For 9 is opening for their 2015 season on week and from Tuesday (April 7) to Friday (April 10) of the second and create sound images. An artist sketches tirelessly, visitors days, it incorporates around 12 main and 40 satellite exhibitions. Work March 28. To mark the occasion and week of the break. There will be a snack-bar on site for refreshments become works of art or petrified sculptures. Then one painting comes by the world’s most important comics artists, renowned illustrators, celebrate their 40th anniversary, they at family-friendly prices; no registration is required and entrance to life, the frame is empty—now what? The program includes music by and up-and-coming talent, as well as current trends in the worlds of will be hosting a big balloon festival is free! Mussorgsky, Dvorak, Prokofiev, Schoenberg, Reich, and Lutosławski illustration and comics will be on display. Attracting over 50,000 visi- that weekend. Forty differently col- played on clarinet, cello, and piano. Suitable for kids ages 4 and up www.robi-spiel-aktionen.ch tors, Fumetto is one of the largest events in Luzern’s festival calen- ored and shaped hot-air balloons will dar each year. Visitors can look, learn, laugh, and participate in various dot the sky over Germany’s biggest workshops. The heart of the festival can be found at the Kornschüt- theme park, located in the beautiful Basel Wine Ship te center in the Luzern historic district, five minutes on foot from the upper Rhein valley about 70 minutes March 26-29 main train station, only one hour from from Basel. Come to see the fascinat- The annual “Wyschiff” (wine ship) will be docked at Schifflände in Basel. Those travelling by car are ing spectacle from the ground or to Basel for four days. For a CHF 10 entrance fee, you can try from advised to use parking facilities enjoy the view from one of the hot-air over 300 mainly Swiss wines. Come for the atmosphere or sim- at the train station and the Lu- balloons. On all three days, you will ply to discover what the Swiss wine world has to offer. Many of the zerner Kantonalbank because the have the opportunity to book a balloon flight. The flights start on Fri- wine makers will be present to personally introduce their wines and historic district is a pedestrians- day evening at 17:00 (meeting time 15:30), on Saturday morning at 6:30 provide interested visitors with plenty of information on wine only zone. Open from 10:00-20:00; (meeting time 5:30), Saturday evening at 17:00 (meeting time 15:30), production in their region. This is a great opportunity to learn a bit tickets are CHF 28 for adults and Sunday morning at 7:00 (meeting time 6:00), and Sunday evening at more about Swiss wines; there is no obligation to order and the CHF 15 for children ages 6-16 (kids 18:00 (meeting time at 16:30). Morning rides are € 130 per person and entrance fee includes a souvenir Wyschiff glass. Opening hours under age 6 are free). They also evening rides are € 160 per person; book by calling +49-782-277-6697; are Thursday and Friday from 16:00-21:00, Saturday from 11:00- offer special deals for families there is a minimum age of 12 years. Please note that balloon rides will 21:00, and Sunday from 11:00-18:00. (CHF 60), evening passes, 2-day not take place in the event of rain, high winds, poor visibility, or thun- passes, and weekly passes. derstorm warning. www.wyschiff-basel.ch www.fumetto.ch/en www.europapark.de

6 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com photo credits: © equiarte (apassionata), © jacques perler (wyschiff), © zürich zoo, © europa park March 2015 7 Swiss Traditions by Susanne Hiller ChocolateChocolate——Switzerland’sSwitzerland’s BrownBrown GoldGold With the Easter holiday approaching, mountains of chocolate Easter eggs and Easter bunnies are piling up in the stores—in addition to all the wonderful chocolate bars you can find there year-round. Many of these delicacies are even “made in Switzerland.” But why did Switzerland be- come so famous for its chocolate? After all, the country has never been a seafaring nation with colonies overseas where they could have easily obtained the raw materials needed to create the delicious sweet. The answer is that Swiss inventiveness resulted in some crucial improve- ments in chocolate production that established this country’s reputation as producer of some of the world’s best chocolates.

What is Chocolate? isfied with the consistency and taste of the chocolate at the time. To improve this, he modified the chocolate-making process. For the The main ingredient in chocolate is cocoa beans, regular chocolate production, the cocoa beans were smashed and which originate in South America, where they were mixed with other ingredients in a roller grinder. While maintaining cultivated by the Maya as early as the 7th century. the same principle, Lindt now heated the roller grinder, added extra The Maya used the beans to make a drink called cocoa butter, and extended the processing time in the machine to “xocolatl”—hence the word “chocolate.” In the 16th three whole days. The result of this modified process, which is now century, Spanish conquerors introduced cocoa to known as “conching”: The chocolate has a smooth, velvety texture Europe, where sweetened chocolate drinks be- with a matte silky shine, produces a much better flavor, and it melts came very popular. Because of the high cost of co- on the tongue—fondant (melting) chocolate was born! The new, more coa, however, chocolate was affordable only to the liquid product also had the advantage that it could easily be poured aristocracy. Only once the import of cocoa beans into molds, making the production of chocolate bars much easier and increased, and new processes to press the beans allowing for the creation of hollow shapes, such as Easter bunnies and and grind them to a powder were invented, did chocolate become avail- Easter eggs! able to the general population. It came to be considered a strengthen- ing agent (and was even sold as such in pharmacies) and aphrodisiac. Swiss Chocolate Today From Spain, the trade with cocoa and chocolate spread to other Euro- pean countries throughout the 17th and 18th century. Also, it was no Since the late 19th century, the longer consumed only as a drink, and solid chocolate became more Swiss chocolate industry has grown popular. Especially in Italy, craftsmen called “cioccolatieri” created this continuously, despite increasing new confection and sold it for high prices. And this is where the Swiss competition from manufacturers entered the picture, as traveling journeymen from numerous coun- in other countries who adopted the tries, including Switzerland, came to Italy to learn the art of the confec- chocolate-making processes devel- tioners and cioccolatieri. Among them was François-Louis Cailler, who oped here in Switzerland. Over the brought his knowledge back to Switzerland and opened a mechanical first 20 years of the 20th century, lit- chocolate production facility near Vevey in 1819. He was followed by tle Switzerland became the chocolate world power, accounting for 55% many others, some of whose names you may recognize from the choc- of the chocolate exports worldwide in 1912. While they no longer hold olate brands you still find at stores today, including Philippe Suchard, that share of the market today, Swiss chocolate is still sought after the Rudolf Sprüngli-Ammann, Rodolphe Lindt, and Jean Tobler. world over. About 60% of the chocolate produced in Switzerland is ex- ported to about 150 countries worldwide, and that doesn’t include the Swiss Inventiveness and Chocolate much larger amounts of chocolate produced abroad for Swiss brands. Today, more than 4,000 people work in the Swiss chocolate industry, Chocolate at the beginning of the 19th century was rather different from producing about 180,000 tons of chocolate products annually. And, not what we enjoy today—with a much coarser and almost sandy texture surprisingly, the Swiss are world champions of chocolate consumption and a slightly sour taste—and Swiss chocolatiers were instrumental with about 12 kg per person per year (although that does include the in creating the delicious confections Switzerland is now renowned for. purchases by tourists). So don’t feel bad about buying an extra bag of Two inventions were particularly important. First, Daniel Peter, a son- chocolate Easter eggs or another bar of the wonderful, melt-in-your- in-law of François-Louis Cailler, began to experiment with refining the mouth chocolate—it’s a Swiss thing to do! traditional cocoa mixture with milk, arguing that if people mixed the If you want to learn more about chocolate and its production, there are cocoa with milk for their drink anyway, it might also be possible to a number of chocolate factories that you can visit, including the visitor add it to the cocoa base. In 1875 his attempts finally paid off and he center at Chocolate Frey in Buchs (AG) (www.chocolatfrey.ch/de/be- created the first cocoa milk powder, followed sucherzentrum/ihre-schokoladenmomente) and the Maison by solid milk chocolate bars. The development Cailler in Broc (FR) (http://cailler.ch/en/maison-cailler/visit- of milk chocolate was a win–win situation for us/tarifs/). (Broc is actually close to Gruyere, so you can combine consumers and producers: Consumers en- a visit to the chocolate museum with a visit to the cheese factory.) joyed the improved flavor and consistency of Other chocolate factories you can visit throughout Switzerland the milk chocolate, while producers required are listed at www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/via/ausgabe- less of the expensive cocoa beans to produce dezember/winter-excursions/swiss-handicrafts-winter/ the same amount of chocolate. chocolate-factories.html. Finally, you can learn more about The second major contribution to chocolate- Swiss chocolate, its history, and its production in a brochure making came from Rodolphe Lindt, who owned called “Chocologie” that you can download a www.chocosuisse. a chocolate factory in Bern. Lindt was dissat- ch/chocosuisse/en/other_services/booklet.

8 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com credits: © nestlé suisse SA, © chocoladefabriken lindt & sprüngli (schweiz) AG illustrations: © mix and remix (bergli books) March 2015 9 Did You Know?

the hours of 9:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00 on weekdays, or you can and vaccines that you should take. All vaccines can be administered go online at https://secure.easyfind.com/webpublic/UI/Search on the spot, and other tools, such as insecticides for clothing and the FoundItems.aspx and register your lost item by filling in the online like, can be purchased there as well. You can pay cash or debit for form. Please note that the person who has found your item needs to the services you receive, and you will be provided with a receipt for your health insurance company. If you or your children have a health find the time to bring it to the appropriate authorities; therefore, it card or vaccination record, you should bring it along. If you would may take some time before the item has been returned, so don’t give prefer to receive advice by phone, you can call them at 0900-57- up too quickly! For more information on the lost-and-found office, 5131 between the hours of 8:30-11:30 and 14:00-17:00, for a cost of or to register a loss, go to www.bdm.bs.ch/Weiteres/Fundsachen. CHF 2.69/min. Follow these and other simple steps (Boil it, cook it, peel html. it, or leave it!) to get the most out of your well-deserved get-away! www.swisstph.ch >> If you have lost or found an item while using public transporta- tion—on a tram, bus, train, at the airport, train station, and even at a bus stop—you must contact the appropriate transport authorities Joint English Book Sale (BVB, BLT, SBB, Euroairport). Save the date, April 24-25, for Lost and Found in Basel the upcoming Joint English Book >> If you have lost an animal, or if your pet has run away, you need to An interesting Swiss practice you may have already noticed is that Sale at the Basel West Library! when someone finds something on the street or sidewalk—a glove, contact the Tierfundbüro beider Basel (animal lost-and-found office) Donations of gently used books— scarf, hat, sweater, or baby toy—people generally pick it up and place at 061-378-7810. particularly children’s books for it somewhere off the ground (eg, on a fence, park bench, street sign, all ages—are welcome. Stor- >> If you believe that your item has been stolen, you are asked to parking meter) to facilitate its recovery as well as presumably to pro- age space is limited, so please tect it from being stepped on. If, however, you find an item of greater register the theft with the police. The loss of a passport or national double-check the condition of value (eg, phone, computer, wallet, school bag), you can also hand it I.D. should also be reported to the police to facilitate the issuing of a your donation. The suggested in at the nearest police station or you can bring it to the city’s official new document. copyright for non-fiction titles is 2010- “Fundbüro” (lost-and-found office). 2015. Please help by donating books! For a quicker and more reliable way to secure your more valuable Books can be dropped off on Saturday, If you have lost an item, you have several possibilities for trying to items, you can register for Easyfind, an e-government application for March 7, from 9:00-12:00 and on Monday, March 16, from 17:00- retrieve it: the national Swiss Lost Property Service. If you lose an item with an 20:00 at Dammstrasse 30 in Münchenstein. After April 7, book >> You can go to the Fundbüro and see if you can retrieve it there. Easyfind code, you will be informed by email or SMS if the item is donations can be brought directly to the Basel West Library at found. You can also search for lost property online more easily using Allschwilerstrasse 90 in Basel. For additional information visit This works especially for smaller items, such as hats, scarves, your code. Visit the Easyfind website (www.easyfind.com/ch) and go http://awcbasel.org/book-sale. If you would like to volunteer, gloves, or umbrellas, because these items will not be registered in to their online shop to buy your Easyfind tags. They are offering bag please contact Nicole Scoles at [email protected]. the system. You will need to give them a general description of the tags, pet tags, key rings, luggage tags, security cards for your purse item as well as the approximate day you lost it. If the item has a sig- or wallet, stickers, and even tags for clothing. The tags come with an nificant value, they may ask for a CHF 20 processing fee to retrieve Easyfind number that you then register online with your item. The site it. Alternatively, you can telephone them at 061-267-7000 between is also in English and easy to navigate.

Combat Rising Energy Rates! appliances whenever possible during the “Spartarif” (savings rate) times. Electricity costs are highest between the hours of 6:00-20:00 The Swiss in general are very en- from Monday-Friday, so why not try to run your dishwasher, wash- ergy conscious, using, for example, ing machine, clothes dryer, and other energy-thirsty appliances in the motion-activated, timed lights in evenings after 20:00 or on weekends whenever possible? public restrooms, hallways, build- ing entrances, and car parks. Another great example of their quest Going South? First Stop: The Swiss TPH to conserve energy is the use of motion detectors to trigger escalators and roll- Are you planning to travel somewhere exotic on your vacation? Be ing carpets. I myself have used the stairs sure to make the most of your trip by taking the necessary precautions at airports and train stations, only to before you leave and while away to avoid possible health problems. A later observe that the motionless escala- visit to the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) at tors were simply waiting for the next user. In Socinstrasse 57 in Basel will provide you with all of the necessary addition to protecting the environment, these information, tips, tools, and vaccines needed to travel safely abroad. energy-saving measures are also employed No need for an appointment—simply drop in during their opening because energy costs are quite high. Although Canton Basel-Stadt hours (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 16:00-19:00, Wednes- boasts the lowest energy rates in the country, energy costs have in- day and Friday from 12:00-14:00), creased at the beginning of January 2015 for the second consecutive take a number, and fill out their year—this time by 5%, which will translate to an approximate increase questionnaire (available in several of CHF 2-5 per month per household, or about CHF 25-60 per year. languages) while you wait. You will The energy company IWB (Industrielle Werke Basel) claims higher then get a private consultation with duties to the Federal Government as grounds for this increase. an infectious-disease specialist (most speak English), with up-to- You can try to reduce the impact of this increase on your household date information and expert advice by adopting some simple habits, such as turning off lights when leav- on the types of infectious diseases ing a room and opting to shut off appliances, computers, stereos, and and dangers present in the region TVs whenever possible, rather than always defaulting to the stand-by you are planning to visit, as well as mode. Another great way to reduce your energy bill is to use your the precautions, practical advice,

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Regio Messe March 14-22 This smaller-scale version of the MUBA takes place in Lörrach, Ger- many. It features over 500 exhibits on various topics, including home, furnishing, garden, building, sports, fashion, health, auto, hobby, tourism, food, and wine. The special feature on the first weekend (March 14 and 15) is an old-car fair “Oldierama,” and the special fea- ture for the second weekend (March 21 and 22) is entitled “US-Cars, Bikes & Kustom—Träume in Chrom und Lack”. Entrance fee is € 8 (€ 6 for kids) or € 16 for families; this includes a free train ride from Basel SBB or Badischer Bahnhof to the fairgrounds (stop called Lör- rach-Haagen). Opening hours are 10:00-18:00. www.messe-loerrach.de

Market Day in Basel March 21 For the fifth time, the Präsidialdeparte- ment (Presidential Department) Basel- Stadt is organizing the “Tag der Basler Märkte” to officially start the open-air BASELWORLD 2015 For those 8 days, as well as in the weeks leading up to and follow- market season and promote Basel’s diverse markets. On this day, from 8:30-16:00, you can enjoy a fun March 19-26 ing BASELWORLD, the face of Basel will change dramatically. Se- curity and police presence will be heightened around town; don’t be shopping experience, a wide range of goods directly from the produc- BASELWORLD is the world’s biggest and most significant watch, surprised to see police motorcades or temporary road closures to ers, attractions for the whole family, and much more at Marktplatz, jewelry, and precious-stone show and is therefore economically ensure the safety of the vendors as they travel with their precious Barfüsserplatz, Petersplatz, and at the local markets in different of great importance to Basel and to Switzerland. It is held at the merchandise. Additionally, border crossings in and out of Swit- locations around the city (Matthäusplatz in Kleinbasel, Vogesenplatz Basel Messe for 8 days each spring and brings over 150,000 visitors zerland can be delayed and those entering Switzerland by car or by St. Johann train station, Tellplatz in Gundeldingen). from 100 countries around the world. This year, there will be 1,460 ex- plane will be subjected to more frequent searches, so watch your hibitors from 40 countries—specialists in watches, jewelry, precious limits! The streets will be filled with visitors, the riverfront will be Bärlauchmarkt gems, and related brands—showcasing their latest products, col- lined with hotel boats, and there will be long lines at Basel restau- lections, creations, and innovations. BASELWORLD is the focal point March 21 rants. For an after-hours chill-out zone, a Baselworld Village will be of the industry where new trends are set! In front of the Matthäuskirche in Kleinbasel, you will find the Matt- set-up at Binningerstrasse 14 in Basel to keep the During this week, merchandise worth tens häusmarkt every Saturday from 8:00-13:00. Eighty percent of the visitors entertained from 18:00-02:00. With an eclec- of billions of dollars is displayed, bought, produce and goods are locally grown or produced, making it an ideal tic choice of restaurants and bars, Baselworld Village and traded. In addition to the jewelers, place to shop and to meet the farmers as well as your neighbors. will be an oasis for after-show evenings and night- wholesalers, retailers, agents, and dis- Four times a year they have a seasonal market that highlights some life! Participating restaurants include Osteria Acqua tributors, around 4,000 journalists from 70 of the season’s bounty. March marks the beginning of the season for (www.acquabasilea.ch), and Baracca Zermatt (www. countries will try to interview the CEOs of Bärlauch, known in English as wood garlic, devil’s garlic, gypsy’s on- baraccazermatt.ch); you can reserve a table by call- the biggest brands in the watch and jewelry ion, ramsons, buckrams, and bear’s garlic (because bears love it and ing 061-564-6666. business and report on the new products, dig it up with voracious appetite). A relative of chives, it is a bulbous elegance, and luxury that defines this most BASELWORLD is open to the public daily from 9:00- perennial with elegant, broad, pointed leaves, a very small bulb, and extravagant show. The unbelievably opu- 18:00 (last day 9:00-16:00). Day-tickets for adults are white flowers at maturity that is abundant in many woods in this area. lent, creative, and glamorous displays— CHF 60, 8-day passes are CHF 150, and kids under 12 Wild garlic is extremely versatile with a taste that is as similar to do- some three-stories high, others equipped are free. You can now buy your ticket online and print mestic garlic as it is to chives, albeit slightly milder. The leaves are with indoor waterfalls—will dazzle any visitor, whether they are in the it out yourself, right up to the last day. You can visit their multilingual delicious raw or cooked and work well in salads, soups, cream, cot- industry or not. website for more information on BASELWORLD 2015. tage cheese, sauce, mashed potatoes, omelets, risottos, and pesto. www.baselworld.com www.matthaeusmarkt.ch

eco.festival Basel Flohmarkt auf dem Dach (Flea market on the roof) Indoor Flea market March 27-29 March 1 and 29 March 8 This fair, formerly known simply as Natur, is This largest flea market and collectors fair in northwest Switzer- Markthalle in Basel is organizing a large indoor flea market from Switzerland’s largest event focusing on sustain- land will be held on the roof of the Interio furniture store in Prat- 11:00-17:00. It’s a great destination for lovers of vintage design able development and lifestyles, with an empha- teln from 8:30-16:00. At the approximately 200 stalls you and other second-hand goods. sis on sustainable consumption. During these three will find agriculture, antiques, appliances, arts, bicycles, This market is not only for flea days, there will be market stalls, exhibitions, cultural performances, camping, children’s clothes, children’s games, col- market aficionados but caters discussions, debates, games, plants, animal shows, and a variety of lectibles, computers, crafts, film, games, garden, HiFi, to the whole family as a large other events. It is a national festival of sustainability—an “eco.festival.” household, jewelry, motorcycle clothing, music equip- brunch is also available, as Young and old are invited to the city center to learn, think, share ideas, ment, musical instruments, optical equipment, photo, well as numerous (free) play eat, and drink. The event, which takes place between the Theater and plants, radio, sports, stamps, tools, TV, video, watches, opportunities for the kids. They Barfüsserplatz, is free to the public and there will be something for and so much more. The site is covered, so the event can also offer their regular Sunday everyone. take place rain or shine! market from 10:00-17:00. www.eco.ch www.flohmarktaufdemdach.ch http://altemarkthalle.ch

12 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com photo credits: © baselworld, © liz moody (flea markt) March 2015 13 Markets & Fairs (continued) Information Desk

…. is the name of a campaign launched back in 2010 that is aimed at decreasing the number of speeding- related accidents in Switzerland. On average, over 1,200 people are seriously injured and 160 are killed each year in automobile crashes where excessive speed was involved. The installation of radar detec- tor cameras and the development of new laser tech- nologies to catch speeding motorists has led to a 50-60% decreased in speeding on Swiss roads, and a great reduction in the number of speeding-related crashes and resulting mortality. So if you are tak- ing to the road this Easter break, please respect the posted speed limits!

Two-and-a-half million motorists are issued speeding tickets each km/h OVER FINES (CHF) year in Switzerland. Speed traps are everywhere on the roads and THE LIMIT in tunnels, even in the darkened rear window of undercover vehicles (after grace is subtracted) City Roads Rural Roads Highways parkedSlow on residential streets,Down. and they are equipped Take with cameras it to Easy. 1-5 km/h 40 40 20 photograph the license plates of speeding cars. Therefore, you will 6-10 km/h 120 100 60 Bicycle Weekend at Markthalle likely never get pulled over and you may not even be aware that you were “flashed,” but you will receive a ticket in the mail roughly 2 to 4 March 28 and 29 11-15 km/h 250 160 120 weeks later. Based on the sensitivity of the speed detector, you will 16-20 km/h reported 240 180 As soon as the weather turns warmer, people get their bicycles be given a certain grace; thus, with the traditional radar speed de- out of the basements and sheds and get ready for cycling sea- tectors you will be given a higher grace than with the newer, more 21-25 km/h reported reported 260 son. (For more information on everything related to cycling in the sensitive laser speed detectors (see table below). Note that only a Over 25 km/h reported reported reported Basel area, see the upcoming April 2015 issue of Basel Life Maga- few of these new laser speed detectors have been installed thus far. zine.) This bicycle fair at Markthalle will help you and your bike get The fine you will be charged depends on the number of km/h you are ready for the roads. On Saturday, March 28, they will be holding over the limit, after subtracting the grace tolerance, and where the Another type of speed detector that is being tested on Swiss roads is a used-bicycle market from 10:00-16:00 where you can sell your violation occurred (see table at right). Excessive speed violations will called “Abschnittsgeschwindigkeitskontrollen” (section speed control). used bike or trailer or find a good bargain for yourself or a family be reported and fines will be based on your income, and your license With these systems, the speed is no longer measured at a single time member. If you want to sell a bike, simply drop it off on the day may be revoked for a period of time. point, but rather the average speed is calculated over a stretch of road. between 8:00-10:00 and tell them the price you want to get. The The first such system that is currently operational in Switzerland has organizers will try and sell your bike for you. After the sale, you TOLERANCE been installed in the Arisdorf tunnel on the A2, just outside of Basel. It SPEED can pick up your unsold bike or the money (minus a 15% commis- Radar Laser Mobil Radar tracks the time it takes you to get through the entire 1.8-km length of sion that goes to the organizers) between 16:00-18:00. the tunnel, calculates your average speed, and if that speed exceeds the Up to 100 km/h 5 km/h 3 km/h 7 km/h Concurrent with the bike market, they will be offering a bicycle re- limit, your car is photographed upon exiting the tunnel, and you are tick- pair and cleaning station where you can clean and repair your own 100-150 km/h 6 km/h 4 km/h 8 km/h eted based on the number of km/h you were driving over the limit, minus the tolerance. These systems are already operational in many other Eu- bicycle or the one you just purchased. They will also have a team 151 km/h + 7 km/h 5 km/h 9 km/h of bike mechanics on hand who can help you with the repairs. ropean countries, including Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, and the U.K. From 17:00 onward, the Basel bike messenger association MEO In addition to the laser speed detectors, new “super radars” are be- If you look closely, you will will also organize spectacular games and races for the audience ing installed and tested successfully on Swiss roads. These devices notice that speed traps are Note that speed camera detec- to watch or participate in, from skills games to alley cats. not only detect speeding, but also failure to stop at a red light, close everywhere, so if you speed, tors are illegal in Switzerland! If they are incorporated in your The event continues on Sunday, March 29, with the “Tour des tailgating, crossing the safety line, or disregarding rights of way. And you will get caught! There- GPS, SatNav, or Smartphone, Trucs,” a flea market where you can buy or trade bike-related because of the longer range of these super-radar systems, multiple fore, stick to the speed they must be disabled. items, including used bicycle parts, used bicycle clothing, dis- lanes or even entire street intersections are monitored—the “Big limits and help keep the continued models in mint condition, and anything else related to Brother” of Swiss roads! roads safer! cycling. This market for both professional and private sellers is a great opportunity for cycling enthusiasts to meet others with the same interests and share tips and ideas. http://altemarkthalle.ch

Easter Egg Market March 28 and 29 The Spielzeugmuseum in Riehen is hosting an Easter egg market from 11:00-17:00 where you can buy beautifully decorated eggs from artists and collectors alike. Whether real or glass, painted or engraved, glued on or pointillistically decorated, there will be something for everyone. Entrance to the museum on both days is free. www.spielzeugmuseumriehen.ch

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Badminton Swiss Open 2015 Dreirosen Freizeithalle FC BASEL SCHEDULE MARCH 2015 March 10-15 If you would like your kids to blow off some steam but the weather outside is less than cooperating, consider taking them to the Dreiro- Come and witness the 25th edition of this excit- FC Basel 1893 (Fussball / Soccer) ing tournament that will be taking place at the St. sen Freizeithalle, a highly subsidized indoor play hall and youth cen- Red: Home Game @ St. Jakob Stadion Jakobshalle in Basel. Around 300 world-class play- ter. Located directly under the Dreirosenbrücke (bridge), kids can ers from 40 nations will be competing for $125,000 climb; bounce on the trampolines; play table football, table air hock- in prize money at this International Grand Prix ey, table-tennis, or pool; and much more. There is also a room filled Gold Tournament. With fantastic sports, including with padded equipment for Date Time Home Team Guests smashes clocking in at over 400 km/h; restaurants, the little ones to safely play Wed., March 4 19:30 FC Münsingen FC Basel 1893 bars, and other food; betting stations; and enter- in, a café-bistro for snacks and family-friendly meals, tainment, it promises to be an exciting event for the Sat., March 7 20:00 FC Basel 1893 FC Thun expected 20,000 spectators! Entrance on Tuesday and a seating area to re- (qualification and 1st round) and Wednesday (1/16 lax or for parents to enjoy Tue., March 10 20:45 FC Porto FC Basel 1893 finals) is free. Tickets for Thursday, Friday (quarter a book and a coffee while finals), Saturday (semifinals), and Sunday (finals) are the kids play. Each activ- Sun., March 15 16:00 FC St. Gallen FC Basel 1893 CHF 25; whole-tournament passes cost CHF 90; ity costs a small fee; you Sat., March 21 17:45 FC Luzern FC Basel 1893 kids up to 18 years of age are free on all days! can pay as you go or buy a day-pass, a yearly or half- www.swissopen.com yearly membership, or multiple-use punch cards. Colour Key cards Prices range from CHF 75 to CHF 20 and the Familienpass can be applied for discounts. Note that from for adults in regular seating. Children 10:00-14:00 on Monday to Thursday, as well as from 17:00-19:00 on ages 6-16 receive a discount of 25% Eskimo Roll Class Breakdance Workshops Wednesday and all day on Sunday, children must be accompanied in the regular seating areas. There by an adult; the center is closed for private functions on Fridays and is a special area for families March 2-23 March 14 Saturday. Visit their website for a complete price list for the activities and young adults (up to age 22) The Eskimo roll is an important kayaking technique, so called because Austober is offering a workshop from 14:00-17:00 for kids ages 10 as well as their opening hours. with slightly lower prices. For it was conceived by Eskimos who needed a move that would allow and up to learn some breakdancing moves. Cost is CHF 50 and you www.dreirosen-freizeithalle.ch more information on seats and them to right themselves quickly in the event of capsizing in freezing can register online. pricing, visit their website: water during a seal hunt. It looks easy and effortless, but actually re- www.austober.ch www.fcb.ch/de-ch/stadion/ quires quite some practice. Globe Paddlers is offering a 4-week class Indoor Playground at Spielestrich stadionplan-preise#preise. (once per week on Mondays) to teach the technique in the safety and The Spielestrich is an indoor playground located in the attic of a build- warmth of an indoor swimming pool. Classes will take place at the ing at the back right corner of the Kaserne where Robi-Spiel-Aktion- Wasserstelzen Hallenbad in Riehen for small groups of 8 participants; en invites kids for supervised playtime on Wednesday and Saturday the course costs CHF 275 for all four lessons. afternoons from 14:00-17:00. The children can expend their ener- http://globepaddler.ch gy on a variety of equipment, including slides, suspended swings, ladders, and ride-on toys, while parents enjoy a coffee and Gipfeli or Familien Spieltreff (Family Play-Meet) do a little shopping nearby. On the first Sunday of each month, the Spielestrich is open from 10:00-14:00 for families; kids cannot come March 3, 10, 17, and 24 on their own. Every Tuesday evening from 17:00-19:00 (except during the public www.robi-spiel-aktionen.ch school holidays), kids, teens, and families can come to play4you to enjoy a variety of activities, such as juggling, trick yo-yo, stacking, Ski and Snowboard Day-Trip for Youths diabolo, kiwido, and more, as well as numerous classic and modern March 15 Robi-Spiel-Aktionen Activities games. Most games are self-explanatory, but there is always a friend- Skiclub BVB Basler Verkehrsbetriebe (SC BVB) takes youths on Robi-Spiel-Aktionen is a foundation that is all about providing lots ly staff on hand to show, explain, and even play with you. Entrance one-day ski and snowboarding excursions throughout the ski of activities for kids to keep them busy and stimulate their creativ- costs CHF 8 for kids, CHF 12 for adults, and CHF 25 for families; season; the last one for this season will be on March 15. Cost is ity and fantasy play throughout the year. The organization runs four discounts with Familienpass. In der Ziegelei, Atelier T25 in Oberwil, CHF 50 per person and includes lift ticket and bus fare; there is a outdoor Robi-Spielplätze (play areas) in Basel (Robi Allmend at All- Hohestrasse 134. CHF 10 sibling discount, and a CHF 10 surcharge for non-members or mendstrase 219; Robi Bachgraben at Felsplattenstrasse 11; Robi www.play4you.ch/agenda participants over 20 years of age. The location depends on the snow Horburg at Wiesenschanzweg 49, and Robi Volta at Voltaplatz 4) conditions at the time. To participate, register with Boris Weibel by as well as one in Birsfelden (Hofstrasse 51) where kids, teens, and Trapeze and Aerial Silk Workshop email ([email protected]) or phone (076-373-7423), up until 20:00 of families can gather and play. They also run two indoor play areas— the preceding Thursday. the Spielestrich (see above) and the Spielfeld at Dornacherstrasse March 7 www.scbvb-basel.ch 192. In addition, the Robi-Spiel-Aktionen host the Holiday Fun in Austober is offering a workshop from 11:00-14:00 for kids ages 12 the Parks during school breaks, the fairytale land at the Christmas and up to learn some skills and techniques on the trapeze and on the market at Münsterplatz, the semi-annual giant kids’ flea markets, aerial silk. Cost is CHF 50; register online. Parkour Training the children’s flea market at Petersplatz each Saturday morning, a www.austober.ch You have probably witnessed teens and young adults engaging in the host of different week-long camps during each school break, and new trend of parkour—using only the human body and the surround- so much more. The various Robi locations offer different organized activities around holidays like Christmas, Fasnacht, and Halloween. Acrobatics Workshop ings (usually urban spaces) for propulsion, with a focus on maintaining as much momentum as possible while still remaining safe. Parkour, This month’s emphasis is on spring and Easter-related activities, so March 14 which requires a great amount of discipline and agility, can include if your kids are interested in planting a garden (March 4, 11, and 18), The Acroballet Center (ABC) in Gundeli is offering a workshop for kids obstacle courses, running, climbing, swinging, vaulting, jumping, and joining a ping-pong tournament (March 13 and 14), building a wood- starting at age 7 that will focus on backwards handsprings. The work- rolling. With a professional trainer from the Parkour and Freerun- ed hut (March 14), playing in a table-football tournament (March 21), shop is from 10:00-12:00 and costs CHF 32. Participants will be as- ning-Gruppe STREEM, your teen could join the Street Monkeys Basel baking sweet-dough Easter bunnies (March 25 and 27), or making sisted based on their level and needs. You can register in person or and give parkour a try. They normally train twice per week (Tuesday chocolate Easter bunnies (March 28), check out their website; click directly on their website. and Friday); interested parties are welcome to two free trial lessons. on “Aktuell” and then on “Veranstaltungen Februar März 2015.” www.acroballet.ch/de/aktuell/workshops.html www.parkourstreetmonkeys.com www.robi-spiel-aktionen.ch

18 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com photo credits: © michel matthey de l’etang (swiss open), © jon hoefer, © dreirosen freizeithalle March 2015 19 Workshops, Tours, and Education in Basel

Please Disturb—Hotel Review Talk About Curating an Exhibit tour costs CHF 35 for one parent and one child age 8 or older. Meeting March 15 March 10 place is at the main entrance of the Basel Zoo, Binningerstrasse 40. Register on the PEB website under “Familienkurse,” by clicking on On this day from 11:00-17:00, many Swiss As part of a series of talks on curating museum exhibits offered by “Anmelden” for workshop number 42. hotels will be opening their doors to provide a the Museum für Gegenwartskunst (Museum of Contemporary Art), fascinating and exclusive insight into the inner Maria Hlavajova, Direktorin bak - basis voor actuele kunst, Utrecht www.peb-basel.ch workings of their vibrant businesses. This is a (Netherlands), will be giving a talk in English entitled “On Mediation: great opportunity for young people who may Theory and Curatorial Practices in the Global Art.” For this series of be considering a career in the hotel industry to lectures, curators, theorists, and artists are invited to talk about the come and listen, observe, and learn from young concept of curating, be it an insight into their own curatorial practice, students who will present their work. More reflections on projects of other curators, or discussions of the theo- than a conventional open day, it is the leading retical concept of curating. The talk is free of charge and will be held information event on training in the hotel and at 18:15 in the MGK studio opposite the Museum für Gegenwartskunst catering industry. You can check out the list of (St. Alban-Rheinweg 64); no registration necessary. participating hotels on their website, then visit www.kunstmuseumbasel.ch/de/museum-fuer- them for a day of warm hospitality, attractive gegenwartskunst/studio programs, contests, tastings, and more. www.pleasedisturb.ch/en Bookworms Program—English/German March 10 Tour of the Ape House at the Basel Zoo Bibliothek Basel West is hosting a book group for babies and toddlers March 21 ages 9 months to 4 years and their caregivers with nursery rhymes, finger plays, action stories, singing, and picture books in English and On Saturday evening from 17:00-18:00, families with children ages German. Participation is free of charge and no registration is required. 6 and up can learn about the various ape species and their different From 10:00-10:30 at Allschwilerstrasse 90 in Basel. social systems at the Affenhaus (Ape house) of the Basel Zoo during this tour organized by the PEB. Watch how small marmoset fathers www.stadtbibliothekbasel.ch and sons carry the young ones around or how the huge male gorilla Tours and Workshop of Ryoji Ikeda Exhibit Flip-Flop Workshop defends his harem of several females. The tour costs CHF 25 for the March 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 28, and 29 March 7, 8, 21, and 22 Easter Bunny Nest Workshop whole family; zoo entry is extra. You can register online on the PEB The House of Electronic Arts Basel (HeK) will be offering several tours In conjunction with the special exhibition “History under your feet— March 15 website under “Familienkurse,” by clicking on “Anmelden” for work- and workshops in conjunction with their current exhibition focusing 3000 years of shoes,” the Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel invites shop number 54. At the Atelier Allerlei Bastelei of on the Japanese artist and composer Ryoji Ikeda, who is famous for you from 13:30-17:30 to participate in a workshop for young and old, the Spielzeugmuseum Riehen, www.peb-basel.ch his large-scale installations and audiovisual performances. where you can design your own dream flip-flops anyway you please. young and old are invited to craft Classic, crazy, smart, colorful, glamorous, or playful—it’s up to you! Thursday Tours (March 5, 12, 19, and 26): nests for the Easter bunny. The Everything you need to create your artwork will be provided free of Open House at the Basler Marionetten-Theater Free introductory tours in German of the exhibit starting at 19:00; workshop is from 14:00-16:30 and charge at the workshop, including glitter, sequins, beads, feathers, March 21 no advanced registration necessary. costs CHF 5. and of course a pair of flip-flops in the size and color of your choice. If you have ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a puppet Sunday Tours (March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29): The special exhibition is the perfect place to draw inspiration with www.spielzeugmuseumriehen.ch theater, families with kids ages 7 and up are invited on a tour of the Free introductory tours in German of the exhibit starting at 15:00; their hundreds of historic, elegant, or crazy pairs of shoes. Give away Basler Marionetten Theater that is organized by the PEB. Under pro- no advanced registration necessary. your dream flip-flops as a gift, keep them as a souvenir, or wear them Tour of the Birsig River fessional supervision, participants will gain insight into the magical home. Children ages 6 and up may participate if accompanied by an Pedal Power USB Charger (March 28): March 18 world of puppetry, learn just how much dexterity is needed to move adult. Participation is free and there is no need to register for the Use pedal power to charge your smartphone and simultaneously keep the puppets, and have a chance to build simple stick figures. The tour workshop, although you may need to wait for a turn. The Birsig river used to run through the city of Basel, and despite its yourself fit. At the Pedal Power USB Charger workshop, you can build is from 10:00-12:00 and costs CHF 40 for the whole family. You can currently quiet demeanor it has shaped the city in many ways. The a gadget that will allow you to do so, simply by soldering a few simple www.spielzeug-welten-museum-basel.ch register online on the PEB website under “Familienkurse,” by clicking Programm für Elternbildung (PEB, Program for Parent Education) components and a dynamo. Create your very own mini-generator for on “Anmelden” for workshop number 53. is offering a German-language tour from 14:00-15:15 that will take your bike with the aid of the SGMK (Swiss Mechatronic Art Society). families underground to visit the Birsig and hear about its history. The www.peb-basel.ch This workshop from 14:00-17:00 is for those ages 10 and up; admis- Tour of “A Realm of Flowers. Rebirth in the Tombs of the sion is CHF 15 and you can register online. Pharaohs” March 8 and 22 www.hek.ch Family Tour of Telebasel The Antikenmuseum Basel is presenting the last weeks of an ex- March 19 hibit that is a cross between botany and archeology. Ancient Egyp- Tour of “Parasites—Life Undercover” tians believed that flowers, plants, and fruit had special powers that This tour organized by the PEB is for March 1, 15, and 29 assured survival in the afterlife. Floral decorations were laid down families with children ages 12 and up The Naturhistorisches Museum Basel, in conjunction with the Swiss on royal mummies at burial, and 16 such flower arrangements that and allows you to learn about the history Tropical and Public Health Institute, is presenting an exhibition that were discovered in the famous royal mummy hiding of the local TV station “Telebasel” and to sheds light on life cycles, transmission, and reproduction strate- place in Thebes in 1881, and later housed in the experience how television is made. You gies of parasites and illustrates their amazing ability to make their basement of the Institute of Systematic Botany will learn about editing; visit the editing hosts mindless slaves of their own interests. Every Sunday, the at the University of Zürich, are the highlight suites, recording booth, and studio; and museum will be offering 1-hour German-language public tours of of this exhibit. Visitors can admire more than see the director in action while watching this special exhibit at 11:00 and 14:00. On Sunday, March 1, there will 100 originals of outstanding quality, includ- a live recording. The tour is from 18:00- be an additional tour of the exhibit from 15:00-16:00 entitled “Kuck- ing many coffins magnificently painted with 19:30 and costs CHF 20 for the whole uck, Katzenfloh und Kopflaus” (Cuckoo, cat flea, and head louse) flowers and an exact replica of the tomb of family. You can register online on the that is especially designed for families. With riddles to solve and the architect Sennedjem from the 13th PEB website under “Familienkurse,” by exciting stories about the amazing feats of parasites, this tour is century. The last two tours of this exhibit clicking on “Anmelden” for workshop sure to be fun and educational. Tour costs CHF 7 for adults and will be in German on March 8 and 22 at number 52. CHF 5 for teens ages 13-19; kids under age 13 are free. 11:00, cost is admission plus CHF 5. www.peb-basel.ch www.nmb.bs.ch www.antikenmuseumbasel.ch

20 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com photo credits: © grand hotel les trois rois, © antikenmuseum basel, © spielzeug museum, © basel zoo, © telebasel March 2015 21 Workshops, Tours, and Education in Basel (continued)

Experimentation with Geometry Olympics). From 10:00-17:00, kids will get ‘close’ to the parasites. Bookworms Program—English Perfumes as in Antiquity March 21 They will learn about the parts of the parasites’ mouths with which March 24 March 29 they bite, how long the stingers that drill through their victim’s skin The Kunstmuseum is hosting an afternoon workshop for kids ages 7 Bibliothek Basel West is hosting a book group for babies and toddlers Families are invited to attend a workshop at the ancient Roman settle- can be, and where the flea is hiding. Are there any good parasites? So to 12 about geometry. With the help of a pencil, ruler, and compass, ages 9 months to 4 years and their caregivers. Join a morning of nurs- ment of Augusta Raurica about perfumes and fragrances, which have much to see and learn! participants will create artful shapes, inspired by the large wall draw- ery rhymes and stories that are all read, spoken, and sung in English. had a direct influence on our well-being since antiquity. In ancient ing by the artist Sol Lewitt. The workshop www.nmb.bs.ch Participation is free of charge and no registration is required. From times, people wore perfumes and scented body lotions, and even sac- will take place from 14:00-17:00 at 10:00-10:30 at Allschwilerstrasse 90 in Basel. rifices to the gods were conducted with fragrant incense. Following a St.Alban-Rheinweg 60 in Basel; cost is Tour of the Paul Gauguin Exhibit www.stadtbibliothekbasel.ch tour of the Roman bathhouses, the principal constituents of ancient CHF 15, CHF 10 for Familienpass perfumes (flowers, herbs, and wood) will be presented and partici- March 22 holders; registration is required at pants will be invited to create their own perfumes, which can be taken 061-206-6300. From 15:00-16:00, the Fondation Beyeler will be giving a public tour in Easter Egg Coloring Workshop home in a decorative bottle. The workshop is from 13:00-14:30 and English of the temporary exhibit featuring around 50 masterpieces by www.kunstmuseumbasel.ch March 28 costs CHF 16 for adults and CHF 8 for kids. Meeting point is at the French artist Paul Gauguin. This very exciting exhibit will feature the At the Atelier Allerlei Bastelei of the Spielzeugmuseum Riehen, young Museumskasse, pre-registration is recommended. Be sure to dress world-famous paintings he created in Tahiti, depicting his ideal of an and old are invited to dye Easter eggs with the tie-dye technique. according to the weather. Searching for Spheres unspoiled exotic world, as well as his multifaceted self-portraits and Workshop is from 14:00-16:30 and costs CHF 5. www.augustaraurica.ch March 21 and 22 the visionary, spiritual paintings from his time in Brittany. Admission to the exhibit is CHF 28 for adults (CHF 56 for the whole family with www.spielzeugmuseumriehen.ch K’werk is holding a weekend workshop for kids ages 6-11 that is all Familienpass), CHF 12 for students under age 30. The tour costs an about spherical objects. Participants will go in search of balls in our Sustainable Art Workshop additional CHF 8. Tour of Peter Gut Exhibit environment—city, nature, architecture, and art. After collecting a Caroline’s School of Life is an after-school www.fondationbeyeler.ch wide range of spheres—big, small, heavy, light, hard, soft—kids will March 29 program offering sustainable art work- explore them through play, find out how they were created, what they The Cartoon Museum will host a guided, German-language tour of the shops on Mondays, Wednesdays, and represent, and how they can be changed. They will also invent their A Peek Behind the Scenes of retrospective exhibit of the works of the satirical cartoonist Peter Gut, Fridays from 14:30-18:00. Children ages own ways to create beads and experiment with various materials. They Augusta Raurica presenting the broad range of his works from illustrations, paintings, 4-10 are welcome in a creative, bilingual can work together to build a giant ball to get rolling or even crawl into. March 22 and freehand drawings to the newspaper cartoons published in the French–English and multicultural envi- This 2-day workshop will be held from12:30-17:00 and costs CHF 75. “Neue Zürcher Zeitung” (NZZ) and the magazine “Bilanz.” The tour of ronment, located at Bartenheimerstrasse Researchers are still learning more Register on their website. the exhibit will be given by museum curator Anette Gehrig at 14:00; 45 in Basel. For information or to register, about life in Roman times through www.kwerk.ch the cost is entrance fee plus an additional CHF 5. contact them at 078-699-3407 or online. rescue excavations at the archeological ruins of the Roman settle- ment Augusta Raurica, only 20 minutes from Basel. The museum www.cartoonmuseum.ch http://carolinesschooloflife.com Family Workshop of the Peter Gut Exhibit storerooms house well over a million objects that have been acquired March 22 through archaeological digs at Augusta Raurica. On Sunday, March 22, the public is invited for a 45-minute tour to look behind closed Jukibu Intercultural Library Events On the occasion of the exhibit of the Swiss satirical cartoonist Peter doors and to learn how the discovered items are identified, invento- Gut, the Cartoon Museum is hosting a family workshop with illustra- Jukibu is a multi-cultural library that houses books for children and adolescents in over 50 languages, their largest ried, stored, and even restored, to allow research projects and exhibi- tor Alessia Conidi and artist Martina Gmür. Every child can draw stun- collection being English-language books. Below is the March schedule of the foreign-language events organized at tions, as well as for posterity. The tour is not recommended for kids ning faces in a few brief strokes. At this workshop entitled “Fertig ist the library. Please visit their website for a detailed list of activities or to become a member at www.jukibu.ch. You under age 12; costs is CHF 10 for adults and CHF 5 for children. The das Mondgesicht” (Dot, Dot, Comma, Dash—Smiley Face in a Flash), can also check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/jukibu. Note that during the Easter Holiday from meeting point is at the Museumskasse for a 13:30 start; pre-registra- participants will have the opportunity to sketch heads and to practice March 28- April 12, the library is only open on Wednesday, April 1 and 8, from 15:00-18:00. tion is recommended. the art of omission. Suitable for children ages 7 years and up. Cost is Date Time Event Suitable for… CHF 14 for adults, CHF 9 for children, CHF 9 and CHF 7 for Familien- www.augustaraurica.ch pass holders, which includes an afternoon snack. Registration is re- Every Friday 17:00-19:00 Bookbinding workshop for children Children ages 9-12 quired via email ([email protected]) or by phone at 061-226-3360. Tour of the Jewish Museum March 1 12:00-13:00 Storytelling in Portuguese and German* Parents with children www.cartoonmuseum.ch March 22 and 24 March 3 16:00-17:30 Storytelling in Portuguese Parents with toddlers The Jüdisches Museum der Schweiz (Jewish Museum of Switzerland) March 4 15:30-17:00 Storytelling in German Parents with toddlers Family Sunday at the Natural History Museum is offering a tour through the museum in English and German, start- March 22 ing at 15:00 on Sunday, March 22, and at 18:00 on Tuesday, March 24. March 7 10:30-12:00 Storytelling in Tamil Parents with toddlers In conjunction with the current exhibit “Parasiten—Life Undercover,” No registration is necessary; the tour is included in the admission March 7 10:30-11:30 Storytelling in Catalan and Spanish Parents with children the Naturhistorisches Museum Basel will be hosting a family day price. March 10 16:00-17:30 Storytelling in Portuguese Parents with toddlers entitled “Familiensonntag Tier-Olympiade” (Family Sunday Animal www.juedisches-museum.ch March 14 10:30-12:00 Storytelling in Tamil Parents with toddlers March 14 10:30-11:30 Storytelling in French and German Parents with children March 17 16:00-17:30 Storytelling in Portuguese Parents with toddlers March 18 15:30-17:00 Storytelling in German Parents with toddlers March 20 18:30-20:00 Manga drawing workshop Primary school-aged kids March 21 10:30-11:30 Storytelling in Japanese and German Parents with children March 21 10:30-11:30 Storytelling in English with the BCT Parents with toddlers March 21 10:30-12:00 Storytelling in Tamil Parents with toddlers March 24 16:00-17:30 Storytelling in Portuguese Parents with toddlers March 25 9:30-11:30 Storytelling in Dutch Parents with toddlers March 25 17:30-18:30 Storytelling in Croatian Parents with children

* Markthalle, Viaduktstrasse, near Basel SBB

22 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com photo credits: © augusta raurica, © caroline’s school of life March 2015 23 SPECIAL REPORT Camps During Easter Break! March 30 – April 10 If you want to keep your kids busy during the 2-week Easter break, there are numerous camps for which you can sign them up. The ta- ble below provides you with some web addresses to find camps and register online. Spaces fill up quickly, so don’t wait!

Provider Website Camps Ages

Acroballet Center www.turngarten.ch/de/ Morning acrobatics from 9:00-10:00 4-6 aktuell/ferienkurse.html Floor-, partner-, and aerial- acrobatics from 10:40-12:40 7-16 All-day floor-, partner-, and aerial- acrobatics from 10:40-16:30 7 and up

Caroline’s School of Life http://carolinesschooloflife.com Spring workshop camp 4-10

E9 jugend & kultur www.e9.ch Stories: Dive into exciting, fun, and funny stories 5-8 Best of musicals: Learn the steps and songs of famous musicals 9-12 Soccer camp 6-9 Hip-Hop meets Salsa dance week 9-12

Fantasia Basel www.fantasia-basel.ch Painting and drawing camp 4-12

Freizeitzentrum www.landauer.ch Spring camp of planting, hiking, crafts, games, baking, 6-12 Landauer and cooking

Generationenhaus www.generationenhaus- Baking and crafts around the theme of Easter 6-12 Neubad neubad.ch Cooking and baking camp 6-12

Intersoccer www.intersoccer.ch Morning soccer camps 3-5 All-day soccer camps 5-13

Kids Camp International www.kcinternational.ch All-star sports camp 3-14

Kinderhuus Gampiross www.kinderhuus- Easter nests, decorations, crafts, egg hunt, songs, and stories 4-9 gampiross.ch

Kindertreffpunkt zum www.burzelbaum.ch Spring activities and Easter crafts camp 4-10 Burzelbaum

K’werk Bildschule www.kwerk.ch 3-Day graffiti workshop 12-16 3-Day painting workshop on tropical nature 7-10 3-Day workshop on creating art with nature 7-12

Robi-Spiel-Aktionen www.robi-spiel-aktionen.ch Various camps, including city expeditions, life in the Middle Ages, nature in spring, object theater, Easter crafts, art, pirates, Robin Hood

Töpferschule Ruth www.toepferschule-moll.ch Pottery class in Basel (mornings) or Liestal (afternoons); 7 and up Moll Basel each is 2 hours/day for 4 days

Treffpunkt Breite www.treffpunktbreite.ch Football camp 6-11

Squash Club Van www.kinder-sportwochen- Two 1-week multisport camps; kids can participate in various 6-13 der Merwe basel.ch racquet sports, bowling, indoor soccer, karate, billiard, slack-line, basketball, parkour, mini-trampoline, table-tennis, and more

Verein allwäg www.allwaeg.ch Sights and sounds of nature, plants, and animals with play and games 5-13

Verein Walympiade www.kindernatur.ch A week of fun in the forest of Allschwil 7-12

Vitis Sportcenter www.vitis-allschwil.ch Intensive tennis week 4-9 Badminton, tennis, and squash multisport camps 7-16

Zentrum für Spielen www.kaltenbach-stiftung.de Located in Lörrach Germany, they offer a variety of camps, including und Gestalten building monsters out of wood scraps, painting, crafts, puppetry, time- travel to Roman times, photography with your self-made pinhole camera, sculpting animals from wood, making something for Easter out of old things, creating with old bicycle parts, paper airplanes, pottery, sewing from recycled clothing, and building metal sculptures.

Zirkus Schule Basel www.zirkusschulebasel.ch 1-Week circus camp, followed by the presentation of a show 6-12

24 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com ADVERTISEMENT March 2015 25 Entertainment: Night on the Town

Cirque du Soleil—Kooza Joey De Francesco Trio Moonwalker—Tribute to the King of Pop March 4 March 5-8 Until April 4 Come to the Volkshaus Basel for a Michael Joseph Jackson, aka “The King of Pop” was and probably KOOZA tells the story of The Innocent, a melancholy loner in search of his night of swing and groove when Joey is one of the world’s greatest and most famous artists, with the place in the world. KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil, com- Francesco, one of the U.S.’s current best-selling album of all time, “Thriller.” “Moonwalker” is a tribute bining two circus traditions: acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. best jazz Hammond organists, brings show to honor Michael Jackson by celebrating all his greatest hits. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its his band and his new CD to Basel. The program features one of the world’s best Jackson imperson- splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful mélange that emphasizes bold slap- Embodying the talent of the musical leg- ators, coupled with the fresh sounds of a live band and supported by stick humor. The Innocent’s journey brings him into contact with a panoply of comic acy of Jimmy Smith, an evening with the professional dancers and acrobats. There will be two shows at the characters, such as the King, the Trickster, and the Obnoxious Tourist and his Bad Joey De Francesco Trio will surely bring audiences to their feet. Doors Theatersaal National in Bern on March 5 and 6, one show at the Dog. Set in an electrifying and exotic visual world full of surprises, open at 19:30, concert starts at 20:15; tickets range from CHF 35-75. Sursee Stadthalle on March 7, and one show at the Neues Theater thrills, chills, audacity and total involvement, KOOZA explores Spirgarten in Zürich on March 8. Tickets range from CHF 55-95. themes of fear, identity, recognition and power. Cirque du www.offbeat-concert.ch Soleil will be pitching their Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at www.ticketcorner.ch Allmend, Bern (Papiermühlestrasse 75). Tickets range AFTER HOURS—Chillen im Museum from CHF 75-150, CHF 65-140 for kids ages 2-12. March 5 The New John Németh Band www.ticketcorner.ch The Naturhistorisches Museum Basel is inviting you to the special March 6 exhibit, “Parasites—Life undercover.” You can visit the exhibit at your The new John Németh Band bring their Chicago-style blues and mod- leisure from 18:00-23:00 and relax at the museum bar to discuss some ern Southern soul sounds from Memphis to Basel. Winner of numer- of the awesome facts that you have discovered. Drinks and treats are ous awards, including the best male soul–blues artist at the U.S. Blues served up by oNo Deli Café Bar. Admission is free, but drinks are not Music Awards in 2014, he will be presenting his new album “Memphis Ballet—Die Liebe Kann Tanzen its European tour, it will be stopping in Zürch for 14 shows at Theater included. Grease” at the Volkshaus in Basel. Doors open at 19:30, concert starts 11. Tickets range from CHF 29-119, with discounts for children, stu- March 1 www.nmb.bs.ch at 20:15; tickets are CHF 39 for standing room and CHF 59 for seats. dents, and seniors. The second ballet production of the season at Theater Basel is a world http://volkshaus-basel.ch premiere—a full-length ballet entitled “Die Liebe kann tanzen” (Love www.ticketcorner.ch German, Austrian, and Swiss Wine Tasting can Dance) by German choreographer Stephan Thoss. In this latest March 5 Flamenco Festival piece, Thoss turns his attention to a topic that is closer to the the- Opera—Daphne ater’s heart than any other, namely, love. Dance and love are silent Paul Ullrich is hosting a wine-tasting evening featuring over 60 wines March 6 March 2, 8, and 18 speakers that make our hearts and bodies swing and lure us over and from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland presented by many wine Flamenco is a living, constantly evolving art that is rooted in Andalusia, over into hidden and unfamiliar territories. Tickets are CHF 50-115; Theater Basel will be presenting this lyrical bucolic tragedy by master makers. The event costs CHF 10 and will take place from 17:00-21:00 Spain, and which is loved all over the world for its deep, passionate discounts for children and students. composer Richard Strauss. Former childhood friends Leukippos and at their central location at Schneidergasse 27 in Basel. Specialty feelings and the sensitive interplay between dance, guitar, and sing- Daphne meet at the beginning of the ritual feast of Dionysos. Leu- www.theater-basel.ch appetizers will also be available for purchase on the evening. No ing. The Flamenco Festival highlights four artists who have dedicated kippos desires the young woman but she shies away from him. The registration is required; there is no obligation to buy, but any wine their lives to Flamenco, with their spirited expressive dance, virtuoso god Apollo appears and, in disguise, succeeds in seducing the girl. purchased on the night of the tasting will be 10% off, and the entrance guitar playing, and impassioned vocals all melding together on stage Katy Perry What follows is the archetypal confrontation between god and man, fee will be reimbursed with an order of CHF 100 or more. in an impressive unit. The show will take place at the Hans Huber Saal in which Leukippos meets his death. Daphne is overwhelmed with March 1 www.ullrich.ch of the Stadt-Casino at 20:00; tickets cost CHF 35-50, reduced rates for grief. Apollo finally asks Zeus, father of the gods, for forgiveness and Since her first single “I kissed kids and students. the beloved returns, transformed into a laurel tree. The opera will be a girl” in 2008, this pastor’s www.starticket.ch performed in German, with German and English surtitles. Tickets are English Comedy daughter from California has CHF 67-153; discounts for children and students. won several awards, includ- March 5 Clubfestival BScene ing “Best Female Artist” at www.theater-basel.ch Renowned for his cutting-edge comedy and intrepid social com- the MTV European Music mentary, Irish comic Andrew Maxwell is always a must-see for any March 6 and 7 Awards in 2013, as well as Symphony Concert—Bruckner 4 comedy fan. He will be performing at the Kuppel in Basel at 20:00; BScene has been an explosive and colorful snapshot of the region- being nominated for two doors open at 19:30. Tickets are CHF 35, CHF 25 for students, and can al music scene since 1997. For two days, bands will play rock, pop, March 4 Grammy Awards. Follow- be purchased through www.eventbrite.co.uk. electro, hip-hop, jazz, reggae, world music, and folk on nine different The Sinfonieorchester Basel welcomes guest conductor Stanisław ing the huge success of her www.internationalcomedyclub.ch stages in various club locations around Basel. The stylistic range of current tour in the U.K., which received rave re- Skrowaczewski as he leads the orchestra in one of Bruckner’s most views by critics and fans alike, Katy Perry will be bringing her “Pris- beloved symphonies, the Romantic Symphony (Symphony No. 4 matic World Tour” to the Hallenstadion in Zürich. Tickets are CHF 85 E-flat Major, WAB 104). Skrowaczewski is one of the great Bruck- for seats, CHF 75 for standing room, and can be purchased online. ner interpreters, winning numerous awards for his recordings and The Lion King performances of the complete works of Bruckner. The program also www.goodnews.ch March 5 – August 16 includes Mozart’s Symphony No. 34 in C Major, KV 338. The con- cert will be held at Stadt-Casino Basel at 19:30 with a pre-concert Get ready for the musical event of the year as Disney‘s origi- Shrek—Das Musical talk (in German) at 18:30. Tickets range from CHF 30-90 and can be nal Broadway musical “The Lion King” comes to Switzerland for the first time. Immerse yourself into the colorful world March 1 purchased in advance at Bider & Tanner. of Africa and in a touching story that moves the hearts of www.sinfonieorchesterbasel.ch The daring hero Shrek and his beloved Princess Fiona have enter- people like no other. You will be enchanted by captivating tained millions of movie-goers worldwide, catching an Oscar for Best African rhythms, the warm spell of the Serengeti, and timeless Animated Feature Film. Now DreamWorks Theatricals has brought Wine Tasting hits like “Circle of Life” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” this award-winning story to the stage, where it has been nominated March 4-7 by Elton John and Tim Rice. Experience the musical world for eight Tony Awards. Shrek—The Musical is a colorful, cheerful, and success in its magnificent original English version at the Mövenpick Weinkeller in Basel (Haltingerstrasse 101) is hosting a naughty show experience for the whole family. The production brings Musical Theater Basel. Tickets range from CHF 48-148. the beloved characters from the movies to life with vibrant choreo- tasting of wines from their current selection. The event is free and www.thelionking.ch graphy to rousing music, such as the cult anthem “I’m a Believer.” will take place during their opening hours on Thursday and Friday The theater production of Shrek—The Musical premiered on Broad- until 20:00 and on Saturday until 16:00. www.ticketcorner.ch way in December 2008 and in London’s West End in 2011. As a part of www.moevenpick-wein.com

26 Basel Life Magazine / www.basellife.com photo credit: © cirque du soleil kooza, © good news, © joey de francesco, © disney (the lion king) March 2015 27 Entertainment: Night on the Town (continued) the festival attracts an eclectic crowd from the three-country region Explora: Tiefenrausch (Rapture of the Deep) Femme Schmidt Ullrich’s central location at Schneidergasse 27 in Basel from 18:00- and makes BScene one of the benchmarks in Basel’s cultural calen- March 9 March 14 22:00. Entrance is CHF 35 and no pre-registration is necessary. dar. It is staged by a non-profit organization with the goal of promoting Marine biologist and underwater nature photographer Uli Kunz has Femme Schmidt is a German www.ullrich.ch new or lesser-known bands. Tickets can be purchased for one day travelled the world and has taken incredible photos under the thick pop/jazz singer and songwrit- (CHF 30, CHF 25 for students) or for two days (CHF 50/CHF 40); they ice of the Artic, in underwater caves in Mexico, of sunken ship wrecks er who wrote her first English allow entrance to all shows on that day. Visit the website for a com- Opera—Don Pasquale in the Baltic Sea, and of Beluga whales in Canada. In their “Explora” songs at the age of 16 and re- plete list of shows, times, and locations. March 19 series, the Volkshaus Basel presents his latest production entitled leased her first EP, “Above www.bscene.ch “Tiefenrausch—Tauchexpedition in eine unbekannte Welt” (Rapture of Sin City,” in October 2011. Her In this opera by Gaetano Donizetti, Don Pasquale, an aging skin- the deep—Diving expedition into an unknown world). Showing starts full-length album “Femme flint, is looking for a young wife with the help of Doctor Malatesta. Pasquale’s nephew and sole heir, Ernesto, is in love with the impov- Ü30 Party at 19:30; tickets range from CHF 28-34 for adults, and Schmidt” followed in Mai 2012, CHF 6-12 for kids up to age 16. and she also opened for Mela- erished girl Norina, and she is looking forward to laying her hands on March 7 Don Pasquale’s money. This piece of unadulterated fun for the theatre http://volkshaus-basel.ch/programm nie C, Elton John, and Lionel This disco is for those over 30 years old who love to dance, listen to Richie. Listen to a clip on her is all about intrigue, money, power games, mistaken identity, love af- good music with like-minded people, get together with “old” friends, website and you will surely be fairs, and a wittily ironic battle of character types, the generations, or meet interesting new people. The Offene Kirche Elisabethen (Elis- Gin & Tonic Tasting hooked (www.femmeschmidt.com). Femme Schmidt will be playing and the sexes. The opera is sung in Italian, with German and English abethen Church) near Bankverein hosts a dance party from 20:00- March 13 at the METRO Grand Casino Basel at 20:30; tickets for this concert surtitles, and will be performed on the Grosse Bühne of the Theater 02:00 once every two months to raise money for needy causes. This Basel. Tickets cost CHF 27-115. The indoor and outdoor bars at Paul Ullrich will be open are free. Note that entrance to the casino, its bars, restaurants, and year’s beneficiary is Cartons du Coeur, an organization that provides and inviting all gin lovers to an evening of tasting over 40 events hall is only permitted to people 18 years and older. www.theater-basel.ch basic food necessities to people on the poverty line. Tickets cost different gins. There will also be different paninis from Conto www.grandcasinobasel.com CHF 25; it is advisable to buy them in advance through Ticketcorner 4056 for purchase. In addition, they will be distilling their own gin on as this event sells out quickly. Symphony Concert—Horizonte their mobile distiller, and Dieter Meier will be present to personally Echoes of the Jazz Age March 19 www.offenekirche.ch/programm_veranstaltungskalender.htm introduce his very own new gin. The event will take place at their Gun- March 14 and 15 www.ticketcorner.ch deli location at Laufenstrasse 16 in Basel from 18:00-22:00. The cost In preparation for their Far East tour this spring, Sinfonieorchester of CHF 25 includes one gin and tonic; no pre-registration necessary. The penultimate Sinfonieorchester Basel Black on White concert of Basel offers a glimpse at their tour program, exploring music from the season—a concert series that sets works of literature to music— three different continents. The journey starts with “Symphonic Meta- Vivaldi’s Four Seasons www.ullrich.ch focuses on the music of the Jazz Age. Excerpts from “Tender is the morphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber” by German composer March 7 Night” by F. Scott Fitzgerald are paired with music by George Gersh- Paul Hindemith. Next is the Violin Concerto No. 3 by Korean composer The New Hamburg Philharmonic was founded in 2001 by freelance Nena win, Cole Porter, and Erik Satie. While most Black on White concerts Isang Yun with Yumi Hwang-Williams as guest soloist. Ending the eve- professional musicians from around the world and has since devel- March 13 are in German, the Saturday concert (March 14) will be in English. ning is Symphony No. 2 “The Age of Anxiety” by American composer oped a leading position in the North-German music scene. They are Both concerts will be held at the Basler Papiermühle at 17:00. Tickets Leonard Bernstein; Fazil Say joins the orchestra as guest pianist. The Nena, the singing sensation from the 1980’s who brought us such un- funded entirely by ticket sales, giving them the artistic freedom to in- are CHF 35 and can be purchased at Bider & Tanner. concert will be held at Stadt-Casino Basel at 19:30, with a discovery forgettable hits like “99 Red Balloons,” will be coming to Basel to pres- terpret the music depending on the feeling and exchange with the concert at 16:00 (entrance free) followed by a pre-concert talk (in Ger- ent her newest album “OLDSCHOOL.” Flagship of the German New www.sinfonieorchesterbasel.ch audience on the evening itself. They will be performing Vivaldi’s “Four man) at 18:30. Tickets range from CHF 30-90 and can be purchased in Wave scene, her new album has an electro beat that you have yet to Seasons” at the Hans Huber Saal of the Stadt-Casino at 20:00; tickets advance at Bider & Tanner. hear from her. She will be performing at Restaurant Rhypark on the cost CHF 35-50, reduced rates for kids and students. Dance Night Rhein at 20:00; tickets are CHF 85 and are expected to sell quickly. www.sinfonieorchesterbasel.ch March 14 and 27 www.starticket.ch www.actnews.ch “Tanznacht40” dance parties are for those who have at least 40 years Primavera Wine Tasting under their belts. At the event on Saturday, March 14, DJ Bruno will be Opera—Otello Ballet—Juditha Triumphans spinning the tunes at the Querfeld-Halle (Halle 8), Dornacherstrasse March 19-26 March 7, 14 and 16 March 13, 15, 17, 21, 25, and 31 192 in Basel. The dance party on Friday, March 27, features House & This 11th edition of the Frühlings-Wein- Theater Basel will be presenting this opera based on William Shake- Electro with DJ Ice and will take place at the Kult-Basel, located at messe (Spring wine fair) will be held at Theater Basel presents Vivaldi’s oratorio “Juditha Triumphans,” which speare’s play of the same name. Despite being an outsider in the Steinentorstrasse 35. The parties run from 21:00-03:00; admission is the PULS 5 Giessereihalle in Zürich West. takes its story from the book of Judith in the Old Testament, as a narra- society in which he lives, Otello is a successful and powerful leader. CHF 15. Friends, couples, and singles are welcome. Visitors can taste from over 2,000 wines tive ballet choreographed by Richard Wherlock. The male and female This causes envy and hostility, especially in Lago. Aware of Otello’s in a unique architectural environment. dancers mingle with the all-female singers on the stage and tell—in www.tanznacht40.ch/daten_basel.html greatest weakness—his passion for his wife, Desdemona—and his Open from 16:00-22:00 on workdays words and dance—the story of the beautiful Jewish widow Judith and unbridled jealousy, Lago arouses suspicion in Otello’s mind that Des- (until 21:00 on the last day), 14:00-22:00 how she courageously and selflessly enters the military camp of Ho- demona is deceiving him. Otello promptly falls into the trap, and the Tango Pasión on Saturday, and 12:00-18:00 on Sun- lofernes and decapitates the enemy as he lies in a drunken stupor tragedy takes its course. Verdi’s great, yet dark, opera about power, March 18 and 19 day; entry cost is CHF 25 and includes in his sleeping quarters. This collaboration between Ballett Basel, mistrust, and the humiliations suffered in personal relationships is the catalogue. La Cetra Barockorchestra Basel, and La Cetra Vokalensemble Basel Tango Pasión is a globally successful and authentic tango ensemble sung in Italian with English and German surtitles and accompanied by will be staged at the Theater Basel, premiering on March 13. Tickets that has thrilled audiences on Broadway and in many cites in North www.expovina.ch the Sinfonieorchester Basel. Tickets range from CHF 32-134. range from CHF 50-115, reduced prices for children and students. and South America since its foundation in 1992. Whether elegant, erot- www.theater-basel.ch ic, traditional, or contemporary tango, couples dance full of passion www.theater-basel.ch Banff—Moving Adventures and melancholy, impressively choreographed by the no-less-famous Hector Zaraspe. The 20 magnificent dancers, singers, and musicians March 20 James Taylor Buika will be presenting their new production “Sinfonia de Tango,” which is The Banff Mountain Film Festival is the world’s most famous outdoor March 8 March 14 dedicated to the Argentinean composer Astor Piazzolla, at Theater 11 film festival, where once a year the “Outdoor Oscars” are awarded. Af- Together with Joni Mitchell, Carole King, and Cat in Zürich. Tickets range from CHF 55-99. terwards, a selection of the best films goes on a world tour (see their Dubbed the Queen of Flamenco, Buika won the Grammy for Stevens, James Taylor invented a singer–song- website for a trailer). So if you enjoy watching spectacular scenes of her new album, “La noche mas larga,” in 2014. She em- www.ticketcorner.ch writer style in the 1970s that is rarely seen today. gorgeous nature and extreme sports, witness this special showing at bodies the open form of the Spanish ethno music, with a Five Grammys, more than 100 million albums sold, the Hans Huber Saal of the Stadt-Casino at 20:00. The film program palpable influence of Cuban music and the music of and other awards clearly show that James Tay- Whisky & Bourbon Tasting has a total length of 120 minutes, with a break of around 30 min- Central America. Presented as part of the Offbeat- lor ranks among the most striking voices in the March 19 utes in between (total duration 2.5-3 hours, including the supporting Concert series, Buika comes with a new band and a U.S. Many of his songs, such as “Fire and Rain” program with the host’s presentation and sweepstakes). Tickets are new program for an exclusive concert at the Musik- On this evening, you can taste from 50 different single malts, bour- or “Carolina in My Mind,” are classics. James CHF 25 and can be purchased directly at the box office, or can be saal of the Stadt-Casino in Basel. Tickets range bons, Japanese whiskies, and more. The fish experts from Dörig & Taylor will play at the Kongresshaus in Zürich. ordered online and retrieved at the box office. from CHF 36-90. Brandl will be serving up their finest Scottish smoked salmon as well www.ticketcorner.ch as other specialties at CHF 15 per plate. This event will be held at Paul www.banffmountainfilm.de www.offbeat-concert.ch

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Alan Parsons Live Project tures the biggest hits and catchy ballads of his extraordinary career, Dance Night March 20 from The Commodores to today, including songs like “All Night Long,” March 28 “Three Times a Lady,” and “Easy.” Tickets range from CHF 80-175. Alan Parsons wrote music history as an assistant engineer for Pink This is a popular tradition on Saturday night from 20:00-23:00. Come Floyd and The Beatles, as well as the producer of various legend- www.ticketcorner.ch and dance to ballroom latin, disco fox, and much more. Event takes ary albums and hits like “Eye in the Sky,” “Don’t answer me,” and place at the historical Zunftsaal (guildhall) on Freie Strasse 34. Ad- “Lucifer.” The Alan Parsons Live Project will be touring with his band Opera—Nabucco mission is CHF 15 and includes soft drinks. again this year through Europe, with one stop in Switzerland at the www.fromm.ch/Tanzkalender Volkshaus in Zürich. March 24 www.goodnews.ch The Choir and Orchestra of the National Opera of Moldavia will be performing Verdi’s most beloved opera, Nabucco—a romantic and Explora: Inseln des Nordens political plot about the exile of the Jews in Babylon, with well-known March 30 Ballet—Giselle numbers including “Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves,” and “Fly, thought, Olaf Krüger and Kerstin Lan- March 21 on golden wings.” This four-act opera will be performed at the Musik- genberger have an enthusiasm The Classical Ballet of Saint Petersburg is made up of young and dy- saal of the Stadt-Casino Basel; tickets range from CHF 60-100. for the nature and culture of namic dancers that have been classically trained in the Russian tra- www.ticketcorner.ch the North. Following six inten- dition in Russian and Ukrainian ballet schools. “Giselle” is a story sive research years living in the about a peasant girl named Giselle who dies of a broken heart after wildest and most beautiful is- Night of the Musicals discovering her lover is betrothed to another. The Wilis, a group of fe- lands of the North, they will be Sting & Paul Simon male spirits who dance men to death, summon Giselle from her grave March 27 presenting their spectacular and target her lover for death, but Giselle’s love frees him from their “Die Nacht der Musicals” photos as part of the “Explora” March 27 grasp. The ballet will be performed at the Musiksaal of the Stadt- (The Night of the Musicals) series at the Volkshaus Basel. It is a rare occasion when two artist of the caliber of Sting and Paul Casino Basel at 20:00. Tickets start at CHF 60. will pair powerful voices The production entitled “Inseln Simon can be experienced together with one concert ticket. Long- www.stadtcasino.ch with soulful ballads. The des Nordens” (Islands of the time friends, the two musicians will appeal to generations of fans at most famous songs from North) illustrates the natural their concert entitled “On Stage Together.” The concert consists of the most successful musi- wonders of fire and ice in Ice- about 30 songs and includes the greatest hits of the two stars like Blues in the Church cals, including Sister Act, land, the homeland of the Inuit in Greenland, the polar-bear territory “Boy In The Bubble,” “Fields of Gold,” “Driven To Tears,” “Mother & March 21 Tarzan, Dirty Dancing, The of Spitsbergen, the vagaries of the weather and cliffs on the island Child Reunion,” “Desert Rose,” “Every Breath You Take,” and “The As a prelude to their main event, which will take place from April Lion King, Mamma Mia, nation of the Faroe Islands, and the spectacular Northern Lights of Boxer.” This European tour will include one stop at the Hallensta- 14-19, Blues Festival Basel will be presenting “Blues in der Kirche” Rocky Horror Show, Evita, the Lofoten archipelago. Showing starts at 19:30; tickets range from dion in Zürich. Tickets range from CHF 85.65-213.70. (Blues in the Church). Zürich deacon Reto Nägelin, who believes that Phantom of the Opera, and CHF 28-34 for adults, and CHF 6-12 for kids up to age 16. www.ticketcorner.ch Blues is the window to the soul, will be coming to the Stadtkirche in Cats, will be combined with dance and acrobatics for an entertaining http://volkshaus-basel.ch/programm Liestal along with guest musicians. These include singer and guitarist and varied show. They are in Basel for one night only at the Stadt- Roli Frei; singer Christina Jaccard; swing, stride, and boogie pianist Casino, starting at 20:00. Tickets are CHF 59.90-119.90. Dave Ruosch; and guitarist and vocalist Marco Marchi. Doors open www.ticketcorner.ch Ticket Office: Get Your Tickets Now! at 18:00; concert is from 18:30-20:15 and entrance is free (donations Who Where When Tickets accepted). UB40—35th Anniversary Tour Night of the Jumps St. Jakobshalle, Basel April 10 www.ticketcorner.ch www.bluesbasel.ch March 27 UB40 are a British reggae/pop band formed in 1978 in Birming- Lang Lang Stadt-Casino, Basel April 11 www.konzerte-basel.ch Lionel Richie ham, England. They have had more than 50 singles in the U.K. Sin- All you Need is Love! Congress Center Basel April 11 www.ticketcorner.ch March 23 gles Chart and have achieved considerable international success, —Das Beatles Musical Winner of the American Music Awards, a Golden with four Grammy nominations and a 1984 nomination for the Brit Award for Best British Group. UB40 will be playing at the METRO Globe, an Oscar, and five Grammys, interna- Blues Festival Basel Volkshaus, Basel April 14-19 www.bluesbasel.ch tional superstar Lionel Richie will be perform- Grand Casino Basel at 20:30; tickets are CHF 43. Note that en- trance to the casino, its bars, restaurants, and events hall is only ing at the Hallenstadion in Zürich as a part of 5 Seconds of Summer Hallenstadion, Zürich May 10 www.ticketcorner.ch the European leg of his current world-wide permitted to people 18 years and older. tour. The show “All the Hits all Night Long” fea- www.grandcasinobasel.com Dianna Reeves & Band Stadt-Casino, Basel May 10 www.starticket.ch

The Australian Pink St. Jakobshalle, Basel May 12 www.ticketcorner.ch Floyd Show

Young Stage Rosentalanlage, Basel May 16-19 www.ticketcorner.ch

Mark Knopfler Hallenstadion, Zürich June 1 www.ticketcorner.ch

AC/DC Letzigrund Stadion, Zürich June 5 & 7 www.ticketcorner.ch

One Republic Hallenstadion, Zürich June 6 www.ticketcorner.ch

Jackson Browne Volkshaus, Zürich June 6 www.ticketcorner.ch

Deep Purple Hallenstadion, Zürich November 9 www.ticketcorner.ch

Simply Red St. Jakobshalle, Basel November 11 www.ticketcorner.ch

Thriller—Live Musical Theater, Basel November 17-22 www.ticketcorner.ch

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