557 result(s) for birthday
Now On Open Eyes Exhibition, Hungarian National Museum
- 19 Feb 2016 8:02 AM
- community & culture
Now On until 15 March: The beginnings: “I got tuberculosis as a present for my twentieth birthday”, Hemző recalled ironically in a later interview. It was nothing short of a miracle that he survived in the ruined and looted capital after the war. Nevertheless, he managed to turn even the experience of this lethal illness to his advantage in the course of his long and successful career.
Week-Long Kurtág 90 Festival Starts Sunday
- 13 Feb 2016 7:04 AM
- community & culture
Hungarian and international musicians will pay their respects to composer and pianist György Kurtág to celebrate his 90th birthday at a week-long festival starting on Sunday. The Kurtág 90 festival organised by the Budapest Music Center (BMC) will be held between February 14 and 21.
More & Cheaper Tickets Available To See Domingo In Budapest
- 5 Feb 2016 4:00 AM
- community & culture
"Due to huge demand", the Hungarian State Opera is adding more than 100 tickets to the total available for a performance by Plácido Domingo on February 6, said general director Szilveszter Ókovács. As a result, more than 1,200 spectators can enjoy the performance as the Opera House stages an evening of songs celebrating William Shakespeare. Moreover, the new tickets will be cheaper than the ...
Budapest Promenade Named After Former US Congressman Lantos
- 2 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
A promenade was named after Hungarian-born former US Congressman Tom Lantos in Budapest on Monday in a ceremony marking the politician’s birthday. The promenade named after Lantos connects Viza and Révész streets. Addressing the event in the 13th district where Lantos used to live, US Ambassador Colleen Bell said Lantos had done much to benefit Hungary and had been proud of being Hungarian.
January Highlights At The Hungarian State Opera
- 11 Jan 2016 3:00 AM
- community & culture
In the first month of the New Year, the Hungarian State Opera offers a selection of premieres and concerts at the Opera House and the Erkel Theatre featuring international guest soloists and conductors.
Hungarian Cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond Dies
- 4 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Oscar Prize winning Hungarian cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond died in Big Sur, California on Friday at age 85, his business partner announced on Sunday. Zsigmond left Hungary after the 1956 Uprising and worked in Hollywood for 50 years, winning an Oscar for Close Encounters of the Third Kind in 1978, a Bafta prize for The Deer Hunter in 1980 and an Emmy award in 1993 for Stalin, a co-production ...
'One Must Love', Mupa Budapest, 22 December
- 21 Dec 2015 8:03 AM
- community & culture
This year, on the precise date of this event, one of Hungary's greatest and best-known directors, the creator of countless films and television programmes, celebrates his 90th birthday. We too will be toasting Károly Makk, the director, screenwriter and actor who, following a career spanning the entire post-war renewal of Hungarian film, has been recognised with the title of Artist of the Nation, ...
WAMP’s Christmas Series In Budapest Starts This Sunday
- 2 Dec 2015 2:00 AM
- shopping
As usual this year your favorite design fair is waiting for you at each Sunday before Christmas. If you prefer to give unique and personal presents to your loved ones, and you would also spice up the Christmas meal with some special gastro products, you can easily arrange all this in one step at Millenáris B Hall.
The Budapest Times: Charities Benefit By HUF 2.7 Million From Expatriates
- 15 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Exactly HUF 2.7 million was raised by 250-plus expatriates and locals at XpatLoop.com’s Annual Party for Charity last week, held in the Corinthia Hotel Budapest’s historic ballroom. The Bonfire Night event featured plenty of refreshments, live music, exotic dancers, a laser show, virtual bonfire and fireworks. It was the 15th birthday celebration of Hungary’s most popular portal for Xpats, and ...
Now On Open Eyes Exhibition, Hungarian National Museum
- 19 Feb 2016 8:02 AM
- community & culture
Now On until 15 March: The beginnings: “I got tuberculosis as a present for my twentieth birthday”, Hemző recalled ironically in a later interview. It was nothing short of a miracle that he survived in the ruined and looted capital after the war. Nevertheless, he managed to turn even the experience of this lethal illness to his advantage in the course of his long and successful career.
Week-Long Kurtág 90 Festival Starts Sunday
- 13 Feb 2016 7:04 AM
- community & culture
Hungarian and international musicians will pay their respects to composer and pianist György Kurtág to celebrate his 90th birthday at a week-long festival starting on Sunday. The Kurtág 90 festival organised by the Budapest Music Center (BMC) will be held between February 14 and 21.
More & Cheaper Tickets Available To See Domingo In Budapest
- 5 Feb 2016 4:00 AM
- community & culture
"Due to huge demand", the Hungarian State Opera is adding more than 100 tickets to the total available for a performance by Plácido Domingo on February 6, said general director Szilveszter Ókovács. As a result, more than 1,200 spectators can enjoy the performance as the Opera House stages an evening of songs celebrating William Shakespeare. Moreover, the new tickets will be cheaper than the ...
Budapest Promenade Named After Former US Congressman Lantos
- 2 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
A promenade was named after Hungarian-born former US Congressman Tom Lantos in Budapest on Monday in a ceremony marking the politician’s birthday. The promenade named after Lantos connects Viza and Révész streets. Addressing the event in the 13th district where Lantos used to live, US Ambassador Colleen Bell said Lantos had done much to benefit Hungary and had been proud of being Hungarian.
January Highlights At The Hungarian State Opera
- 11 Jan 2016 3:00 AM
- community & culture
In the first month of the New Year, the Hungarian State Opera offers a selection of premieres and concerts at the Opera House and the Erkel Theatre featuring international guest soloists and conductors.
Hungarian Cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond Dies
- 4 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Oscar Prize winning Hungarian cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond died in Big Sur, California on Friday at age 85, his business partner announced on Sunday. Zsigmond left Hungary after the 1956 Uprising and worked in Hollywood for 50 years, winning an Oscar for Close Encounters of the Third Kind in 1978, a Bafta prize for The Deer Hunter in 1980 and an Emmy award in 1993 for Stalin, a co-production ...
'One Must Love', Mupa Budapest, 22 December
- 21 Dec 2015 8:03 AM
- community & culture
This year, on the precise date of this event, one of Hungary's greatest and best-known directors, the creator of countless films and television programmes, celebrates his 90th birthday. We too will be toasting Károly Makk, the director, screenwriter and actor who, following a career spanning the entire post-war renewal of Hungarian film, has been recognised with the title of Artist of the Nation, ...
WAMP’s Christmas Series In Budapest Starts This Sunday
- 2 Dec 2015 2:00 AM
- shopping
As usual this year your favorite design fair is waiting for you at each Sunday before Christmas. If you prefer to give unique and personal presents to your loved ones, and you would also spice up the Christmas meal with some special gastro products, you can easily arrange all this in one step at Millenáris B Hall.
The Budapest Times: Charities Benefit By HUF 2.7 Million From Expatriates
- 15 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Exactly HUF 2.7 million was raised by 250-plus expatriates and locals at XpatLoop.com’s Annual Party for Charity last week, held in the Corinthia Hotel Budapest’s historic ballroom. The Bonfire Night event featured plenty of refreshments, live music, exotic dancers, a laser show, virtual bonfire and fireworks. It was the 15th birthday celebration of Hungary’s most popular portal for Xpats, and ...