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Hungarian Born Tony Curtis Dies At 85
- 1 Oct 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"Tony Curtis died aged 85 on Wednesday night, his daughter Jamie Lee Curtis announced Thursday. The US movie legend was born Bernard Schwartz in 1925 to Jewish immigrants from Mátészalka, east Hungary. He grew up in the Bronx area of New York and spoke only Hungarian until the age of six.
Xtra: 6 Points Of A Good Gift Giver
- 1 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- specials
"Every big day you wonder, what to you give that special someone? Don’t worry, here's a big secret, the point is not the gift, it's the way you present it. So here are 6 great hints, and if you follow this list you'll be sure of success.
Palinka Is Now Tax Free In Hungary
- 29 Sep 2010 9:30 AM
- shopping
"Hungary will most likely enter the Guinness Book of Records for making the most moonshine (better known as Palinka in Hungary) after the Smallholdings and private homes have been given the green light to distill their own non-commercial amount of home palinka tax-free, as of Sept 27, 2010.
Dave Thompson, International Comedian
- 28 Sep 2010 12:00 PM
Dave has appeared in three feature films. He played Dave the comedian in ‘Maybe Baby’, written and directed by Ben Elton, and a porn star in ‘I Want Candy’, directed by Stephen Surgit (sadly his scene didn’t make the final edit). Dave’s third film ‘Huge’, was directed by Ben Miller, and will soon be on general release.
Harvest And Seed Planting Season, Millenáris Budapest, 2 October
- 28 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"In October crops are harvested and new plantations are made. Our activities are arranged around the traditions relating to harvest and new plantation.
New English Language Theatre Coming To Merlin In Budapest
- 22 Sep 2010 8:35 AM
- entertainment
"4 October is the new confirmed date for 'Arthur, Part One - The Legend Begins' with local expat actors Matt Devere and Mike Kelly. Merlin Theatre in a collaboration with Madhouse Company now invite us to a journey full of magic and imagination. A journey that can take audiences into their childhood dreams and a theatrical fantasy world. A journey, that will not end when the performance finishes.
NAWA Event: A Critical Look At Budapest On 24 September
- 13 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"Find out everything you need to know to make the most out of Budapest from Andras Torok, author of Budapest: A Critical Guide, possibly the truest, most personal, and funniest insider’s guide ever written about any major city!
Three Characters Abroad In Budapest
- 13 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"Andrew Ervin's fictional debut, Extraordinary Renditions, is a darkly evocative trilogy of stories set in contemporary Budapest - a city burdened by past and present acts of cruelty and ugliness, but buoyed by the beauty of its architecture and music. The stories are loosely linked, involving three characters who tread the same ground but intersect only fleetingly."
'16th Alternative Theatre Festival', Merlin Theater Budapest, 10 - 14 September
- 10 Sep 2010 5:00 AM
- entertainment
"This year the Alternative Theatre Festival takes place at the Merlin Theatre. As always, the Festival gives an opportunity to the independent theatres to present their latest productions. The program includes dance and theatre performances or sometimes the mixture of the two.
Hungarian Born Tony Curtis Dies At 85
- 1 Oct 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"Tony Curtis died aged 85 on Wednesday night, his daughter Jamie Lee Curtis announced Thursday. The US movie legend was born Bernard Schwartz in 1925 to Jewish immigrants from Mátészalka, east Hungary. He grew up in the Bronx area of New York and spoke only Hungarian until the age of six.
Xtra: 6 Points Of A Good Gift Giver
- 1 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- specials
"Every big day you wonder, what to you give that special someone? Don’t worry, here's a big secret, the point is not the gift, it's the way you present it. So here are 6 great hints, and if you follow this list you'll be sure of success.
Palinka Is Now Tax Free In Hungary
- 29 Sep 2010 9:30 AM
- shopping
"Hungary will most likely enter the Guinness Book of Records for making the most moonshine (better known as Palinka in Hungary) after the Smallholdings and private homes have been given the green light to distill their own non-commercial amount of home palinka tax-free, as of Sept 27, 2010.
Dave Thompson, International Comedian
- 28 Sep 2010 12:00 PM
Dave has appeared in three feature films. He played Dave the comedian in ‘Maybe Baby’, written and directed by Ben Elton, and a porn star in ‘I Want Candy’, directed by Stephen Surgit (sadly his scene didn’t make the final edit). Dave’s third film ‘Huge’, was directed by Ben Miller, and will soon be on general release.
Harvest And Seed Planting Season, Millenáris Budapest, 2 October
- 28 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"In October crops are harvested and new plantations are made. Our activities are arranged around the traditions relating to harvest and new plantation.
New English Language Theatre Coming To Merlin In Budapest
- 22 Sep 2010 8:35 AM
- entertainment
"4 October is the new confirmed date for 'Arthur, Part One - The Legend Begins' with local expat actors Matt Devere and Mike Kelly. Merlin Theatre in a collaboration with Madhouse Company now invite us to a journey full of magic and imagination. A journey that can take audiences into their childhood dreams and a theatrical fantasy world. A journey, that will not end when the performance finishes.
NAWA Event: A Critical Look At Budapest On 24 September
- 13 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"Find out everything you need to know to make the most out of Budapest from Andras Torok, author of Budapest: A Critical Guide, possibly the truest, most personal, and funniest insider’s guide ever written about any major city!
Three Characters Abroad In Budapest
- 13 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"Andrew Ervin's fictional debut, Extraordinary Renditions, is a darkly evocative trilogy of stories set in contemporary Budapest - a city burdened by past and present acts of cruelty and ugliness, but buoyed by the beauty of its architecture and music. The stories are loosely linked, involving three characters who tread the same ground but intersect only fleetingly."
'16th Alternative Theatre Festival', Merlin Theater Budapest, 10 - 14 September
- 10 Sep 2010 5:00 AM
- entertainment
"This year the Alternative Theatre Festival takes place at the Merlin Theatre. As always, the Festival gives an opportunity to the independent theatres to present their latest productions. The program includes dance and theatre performances or sometimes the mixture of the two.