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Butterfly Garden has first children’s afternoon of 2020

Bob

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22 July 2020

Butterfly Garden has first children’s afternoon of 2020

Today (Wednesday), the first children’s afternoon of the year was held in the Vlindertuin (Butterfly Garden) in Waalre.

The garden cancelled the children’s afternoons in April, May, and June. That was because of the coronavirus outbreak. The afternoon included things like treasure hunts and arts and crafts. The Butterfly Garden is open every year in butterfly season

That’s from 1 April to 1 October. Volunteers do weekly maintenance during this season. They do so out of season too, weather-permitting.

Weekly inventory

The butterflies are also inventoried every week. The Garden does so for the Butterfly Foundation. You can download the results (in Dutch).

There are also regular special activities such as children’s afternoons, working days, and moth counting. The next kids’ afternoons are planned for 26 August and 16 September. Each time from 14:00 to 16:00.

Children can also take a digital treasure hunt with their smartphone. There is also an ornamental garden and various habitats. Groups of ten or more people must register via email in advance.

There are guided group tours available by appointment for €20.

Source: Studio040 and Vlindertuin Waalre

Translator: Bob

Editor: Melinda Walraven

The Night Watch replica on display at local nursing homes

Bob

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22 July 2020

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The Night Watch replica on display at local nursing homes

On Thursday, a life-size replica of the world-famous De Nachtwacht (The Night Watch) will be unveiled at the Vitalis Wilgenhof nursing home.

The replica of one of the Netherlands’ most famous paintings is being brought to Eindhoven. That is thanks to a collaboration between the Rijksmuseum and Philips. That is according to the Vitalis care group.

The Night Watch is a 1642 masterpiece by Rembrandt van Rijn. The replica, which is 4 x 5m, will remain in Eindhoven for five weeks. It will change location every week.

‘A way to enjoy something beautiful’

The project fits in well with the care group’s attitude to art and culture. “We see the arrival of ‘De Nachtwacht’ as a means to think a little more freely,” says a Vitalis spokesperson. “It’s a way for the elderly to stay connected, to make and enjoy something beautiful.”

“Art and culture is a vitamin for the mind. It’s not only a means of development and meaningful contact. It also allows for meaning and pleasure.”

The initiative came about because the corona crisis makes it difficult for senior citizens to visit museums. The Rijksmuseum, therefore, wants to accommodate this group. The life-size ‘The Night Watch’ is a print of a very high-resolution photograph, taken of the masterpiece earlier this year.

Source: Studio040

Translator: Bob

Editor: Melinda

Effenaar opens its doors to live audiences again

Rachael

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9 July 2020

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Effenaar opens its doors to live audiences again

This Saturday, Effenaar will welcome a live audience for the first time in four months. It marks the first concert since the coronavirus pandemic forced theatres and other public venues to close back in March.

The concert venue marks its return with a concert by Jeangu Macrooy, a Surinamese singer. Macrooy will perform on the main stage to an audience of 100 people. According to the Dutch government’s coronavirus measures, theatres and performance spaces may host up to 100 people from 1 July.

Audience members must keep one and a half metres distance from each other. In addition, they must wash their hands upon entering the building. Singing and shouting is also not allowed, as the coronavirus spreads via droplets from the mouth.

Effenaar has hosted several dozen digital concerts throughout the coronavirus crisis. Audiences could watch along at home via a live stream.

Source: Studio040

Translation: Rachael Vickerman

MPs: ‘Why no Park Hilaria?’

Bob

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8 July 2020

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Christian Democrats (CDA) in the Dutch House of Representatives also want to know why Park Hilaria will not be held this year.

Last week, the Eindhoven municipality and organisers, Eindhoven247, decided to cancel this well-loved event. According to them, there’s not enough time to figure out an adapted version of the fair. There has to be sufficient space to keep the required 1.5m distance.

The fairground operators were angry about this. They referred to Tilburg. There a slimmed-down fair will soon be possible.

Meeting didn’t alter decision

Eindhoven’s CDA branch put questions about the same issue to the council. The fairground operators threatened to take action if nothing changes. They were invited for a meeting with Councillor Monique List. That, however, did nothing to change the decision.

CDA MPs now want to know if State Secretary, Mona Keijzer, can change anything about the situation. According to the CDA members, these problems play a role in multiple municipalities.

Even some small fairs are being denied permits. They asked Keijzer to talk to the Association of Dutch Municipalities. They want more events to go ahead.

Source: Studio040

Translator: Bob

Editor: Melinda Walraven

Maker Faire may be partly online

Bob

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8 July 2020

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The Eindhoven Maker Faire organisers are looking into possibilities for an online and physical programme.

The event usually takes place in the Klokgebouw in Eindhoven. It attracts some 15,000 visitors. But, this year, due to the corona crisis, this isn’t possible.

That’s why the organisers will now focus on a compact version of the event. There’ll be a smaller number of projects and a limited number of visitors. “A Maker Faire that we’re used to is, obviously, not feasible.”

‘Not under these circumstances’

“Not, under these circumstances, with 15,000 visitors in the Klokgebouw. We’re currently investigating how we can still allow our visitors and makers to enjoy the Eindhoven Maker Faire. But safely, taking the Dutch Health Department’s guidelines into account,” the organisers say.

The organisers hope to have more clarity about this soon. The event would have taken place on the weekend of Saturday, 26 September, and Sunday, 27 September.

Source: Studio040

Translator: Bob

Editor: Melinda Walraven

DDW: ‘The New Intimacy’

Melinda

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7 July 2020

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This year’s Dutch Design Week (DDW) will be about ‘a new balance in a time in which we’ve started to relate differently to each other’.

This is partly due to COVID 19. ‘Major societal challenges have been further accentuated in a short period by COVID 19 pandemic,’ reads a DDW press release. ‘We have long been aware of these.’ They include climate change, inequality, and poverty.

The theme – The New Intimacy – also illustrates the festival’s unique 19th year. DDW20 will, after all, take place both in an intimate physical form and extensively online. Applications are now open for designers who want to participate in this well-known international event.

The New Intimacy

“The search for a new balance has begun,” states the press release. “A balance in which important values such as intimacy and affection must not be lost. It is a challenge that demands the knowledge, imagination, and inventiveness of designers.”

All approved participants will become part of the online programme. The designers will have their own digital space at their disposal. There, can set up a virtual 3D exhibition.

The Dutch Design Foundation organises DDW. Last month, they announced that, after extensive consultation with all the relevant stakeholders, the festival would continue. This would be as a physical and online festival.

More ‘live’ content

The Dutch Health Department recently relaxed some anti-corona measures further. This has made it possible to expand the ‘live’ part of the festival. The organisers hope to welcome more professional visitors.

Pre-planned visits to studio expos and ‘design areas’ are on the cards. That means there’s a limited number of physical locations available for designers. Designers must submit their applications by Monday, 31 August, at the latest.

DDW will also have an extensive online programme. It’ll not only feature virtual exhibitions of designers from across the world. There will be live streams, video content, DDW talks, virtual parties, and more too.

Source: Dutch Design Week

Translator: Melinda Walraven

Park Hilaria is officially off limits

Bob

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1 July 2020

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The City of Eindhoven and Eindhoven247 have decided to officially cancel the 2020 edition of Park Hilaria.

The reason for this is that in the short period of time it could not be guaranteed that visitors could keep a distance of one and a half metres from each other. As a result, the municipality could not guarantee the safety and health of the visitors. It was therefore decided to cancel the event.

Before this decision was taken, the municipality looked at alternatives. For example, it looked into whether it would be possible to start the event on a small scale, and start it later. Because of the short duration of Park Hilaria this turned out not to be an option.

The previous edition of the event attracted 450,000 visitors. The temporary amusement park is scheduled from 30 July to 8 August next year.

This year Park Hilaria was scheduled for 31 July.

Source: www.studio040.nl

Translated by: Bob

Potato mountain comes to Campinaterrein

Rachael

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25 June 2020

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Saturday, 27 June will be a great day for potato lovers. A ‘potato mountain’, made of thousands of kilos of potatoes will be delivered to Campinaterrein in Eindhoven.

As eateries closed and festivals cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis, the food and hospitality industry purchased far fewer potatoes than normal. This led to a huge surplus of potatoes that suppliers could not sell.

To prevent the surplus from going to waste, the potatoes are offered to the public. A similar event in Amsterdam at the beginning of the month saw 20 tons of potatoes go on sale to the public. They quickly sold out.

Via the Too Good To Go app, you can reserve a time slot to buy potatoes. The event runs from 12:00 noon to 18:00.

Source: Studio040

Translation: Rachael Vickerman

Geldrop quiz is still on

Bob

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24 June 2020

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The fourth edition of the Geldrop Dorpsquiz (town’s quiz) will go ahead in November as planned.

That’s despite the new anti-corona measures. The games have been adjusted in such a way as to meet the Dutch Health Department’s rules. That’s what the organisers say on their website.

“We have several scenarios in mind that we can implement, depending on the rules.” This year there will be hardly any assignments given in advance. There’ll only be a registration assignment and a quiz evening.

Like every year, the organisers have given a taste of what’s to come. This year’s it’s, “In November 2008, Pastor Felie Spooren wrote the foreword in which book about the men in Dongen”. Registration open on Saturday, 27 June on the website

The town quiz will take place on Saturday, 21 November. Please note, it’s in Dutch.

Source: Studio040

Translator: Bob

Editor: Melinda Walraven

Violist, pianist to give first ‘concert for 100’

Bob

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24 June 2020

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Violist, pianist to give first ‘concert for 100’

Violist, Dana Zemtsov, and pianist, Anna Fedorova, will give the first concert in the Muziekgebouw that can be attended by a hundred people.

The concert hall announced this. The performance will be on Wednesday, 1 July. That’s the first day on which the anti-corona measures will be further relaxed.

The duo will also present a new CD on that day. This will not only be the first 100-person concert. It’ll also be available via live streaming.

The musicians will play works by Rebecca Clarke and Claude Debussy, among others.

Source: Studio040

Translator: Bob

Editor: Melinda Walraven

Event News

Butterfly Garden has first children’s afternoon of 2020

Weekly inventory

The Night Watch replica on display at local nursing homes

‘A way to enjoy something beautiful’

Effenaar opens its doors to live audiences again

MPs: ‘Why no Park Hilaria?’

Meeting didn’t alter decision

Maker Faire may be partly online

‘Not under these circumstances’

DDW: ‘The New Intimacy’

The New Intimacy

More ‘live’ content

Park Hilaria is officially off limits

Potato mountain comes to Campinaterrein

Geldrop quiz is still on

Violist, pianist to give first ‘concert for 100’

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