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Jerry Lee Lewis In Budapest, Postponed To 31 October
- 28 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- entertainment
"Born in Ferriday, Louisiana, Jerry Lee Lewis showed an early, natural talent for the piano. His parents were poor but took out a loan to buy a third-hand upright piano for him. Sharing piano lessons with his cousins Mickey Gilley and Jimmy Lee Swaggart, the ten-year old Lewis is said to have shown remarkable aptitude for the instrument.
New Israeli Cultural Institute In Budapest
- 27 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"September of 2010 saw the cultural montage of Budapest enriched with another shade: the Israeli Cultural Institute is now open. Concerts, exhibitions, language courses, film screenings, theme nights, club events and get-togethers await Hungarians and Israelis alike beyond the threshold of the house at Paulay Ede Street.
High-tech Qumran Scrolls Avialable To General Public Via Internet
- 22 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- tech
The Israeli Government, via its Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) is reportedly digitalizing the ancient scrolls and scroll fragments, better known as the Dead Sea Scrolls (first discovered in clay pots in a cave 1947). The IAA says that it has started the digital upload of the documents some two years ago and once completed the scrolls will be available to the general public via the Internet.
Xpat Event Report: Wallenberg Commemoration In Budapest
- 20 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Embassy together with the Raoul Wallenberg Association organised a ceremony on 15 October at which a plaque was unveiled commemorating the courageous efforts of Raoul Wallenberg. The Swedish diplomat gave shelter for Hungarian Jews in the building of the British Embassy (Hazai Bank at that time).
Futurspektiv2 Festival, Budapest, Until 19 October
- 15 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- entertainment
"A panoramic picture of physical and digital Flemish culture in Budapest in October - Visit the Futurspektiv2 Festival in Budapest between 10 and 19 October and avoid having to drive almost 50 hours to and from Flanders, which would otherwise be necessary if you wanted to get acquainted with one of the most vibrating cultural environments of Western Europe in Antwerp, Ghent, Mechelen or Leuven.
U S Ambassador Speaks At Pécs Conference
- 14 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Remarks at the "Expanding Europe" Conference: Ministers, Rectors Colleagues, distinguished guests, thank you for this opportunity to speak to you today. I am so impressed with our host institution, the University of Pécs, which was founded in 1367 by the Hungarian king Louis Anjou the Great. That’s more than 400 years before the United Stated declared its independence.
9th International Circus Festival, Budapest, 26 - 30 January 2012
- 14 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- entertainment
"
This will be the 9th time that we have the privilege to host and organize the International Circus Festival of Budapest. Once again our task is to present the best of International and Hungarian circus arts, comparing the best performances of the exceptional talents appearing during the shows at the Capital Circus.
Xpat Pub Review: Drink Oasis In Downtown Budapest
- 13 Oct 2010 8:30 AM
- food & drink
This watering-hole opened earlier this year in the heart Budapest, facing Károlyi garden. Csendes Társ (Silent Partner)is a wine store, café and pub all in one. The place is multifunctional: beyond the usual selection of soft-drinks, coffees and various types of alcohol, more than 500 types of Hungarian wine and around 200 types of Pálinka are available.
'Voice of Piaf', Jil Aigrot in Budapest, 15 October
- 13 Oct 2010 8:30 AM
- community & culture
"I’m sure that Edith Piaf must be very proud up there seeing you singing her chansons!" wrote someone in the guest book at one of Jil Aigrot’s concerts. Some are moved to tears by the singer’s voice, others relive long forgotten memories, feelings and love affairs – the effect is diverse but one thing is for sure: after the concert, no one leaves as the same person who entered.
Jerry Lee Lewis In Budapest, Postponed To 31 October
- 28 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- entertainment
"Born in Ferriday, Louisiana, Jerry Lee Lewis showed an early, natural talent for the piano. His parents were poor but took out a loan to buy a third-hand upright piano for him. Sharing piano lessons with his cousins Mickey Gilley and Jimmy Lee Swaggart, the ten-year old Lewis is said to have shown remarkable aptitude for the instrument.
New Israeli Cultural Institute In Budapest
- 27 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"September of 2010 saw the cultural montage of Budapest enriched with another shade: the Israeli Cultural Institute is now open. Concerts, exhibitions, language courses, film screenings, theme nights, club events and get-togethers await Hungarians and Israelis alike beyond the threshold of the house at Paulay Ede Street.
High-tech Qumran Scrolls Avialable To General Public Via Internet
- 22 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- tech
The Israeli Government, via its Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) is reportedly digitalizing the ancient scrolls and scroll fragments, better known as the Dead Sea Scrolls (first discovered in clay pots in a cave 1947). The IAA says that it has started the digital upload of the documents some two years ago and once completed the scrolls will be available to the general public via the Internet.
Xpat Event Report: Wallenberg Commemoration In Budapest
- 20 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Embassy together with the Raoul Wallenberg Association organised a ceremony on 15 October at which a plaque was unveiled commemorating the courageous efforts of Raoul Wallenberg. The Swedish diplomat gave shelter for Hungarian Jews in the building of the British Embassy (Hazai Bank at that time).
Futurspektiv2 Festival, Budapest, Until 19 October
- 15 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- entertainment
"A panoramic picture of physical and digital Flemish culture in Budapest in October - Visit the Futurspektiv2 Festival in Budapest between 10 and 19 October and avoid having to drive almost 50 hours to and from Flanders, which would otherwise be necessary if you wanted to get acquainted with one of the most vibrating cultural environments of Western Europe in Antwerp, Ghent, Mechelen or Leuven.
U S Ambassador Speaks At Pécs Conference
- 14 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Remarks at the "Expanding Europe" Conference: Ministers, Rectors Colleagues, distinguished guests, thank you for this opportunity to speak to you today. I am so impressed with our host institution, the University of Pécs, which was founded in 1367 by the Hungarian king Louis Anjou the Great. That’s more than 400 years before the United Stated declared its independence.
9th International Circus Festival, Budapest, 26 - 30 January 2012
- 14 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- entertainment
"
This will be the 9th time that we have the privilege to host and organize the International Circus Festival of Budapest. Once again our task is to present the best of International and Hungarian circus arts, comparing the best performances of the exceptional talents appearing during the shows at the Capital Circus.
Xpat Pub Review: Drink Oasis In Downtown Budapest
- 13 Oct 2010 8:30 AM
- food & drink
This watering-hole opened earlier this year in the heart Budapest, facing Károlyi garden. Csendes Társ (Silent Partner)is a wine store, café and pub all in one. The place is multifunctional: beyond the usual selection of soft-drinks, coffees and various types of alcohol, more than 500 types of Hungarian wine and around 200 types of Pálinka are available.
'Voice of Piaf', Jil Aigrot in Budapest, 15 October
- 13 Oct 2010 8:30 AM
- community & culture
"I’m sure that Edith Piaf must be very proud up there seeing you singing her chansons!" wrote someone in the guest book at one of Jil Aigrot’s concerts. Some are moved to tears by the singer’s voice, others relive long forgotten memories, feelings and love affairs – the effect is diverse but one thing is for sure: after the concert, no one leaves as the same person who entered.