397 result(s) for literature
Literary Titbits With Ben Fergusson, Brody Studios Budapest, 27 January
- 26 Jan 2016 8:04 AM
- community & culture
Ben Fergusson`s debut novel won the Historical Writers’ Association Debut Crown for debut historical fiction. HWA chair Manda Scott said: “Ben Fergusson’s The Spring of Kasper Meier is a truly outstanding work of fiction that will, I hope, enter into the canon of English literature. It takes the known tragedies of the Second World War and extends them into what was, for most of the judges, an ...
New International Jazz Festival In Budapest
- 19 Jan 2016 3:48 AM
- entertainment
A new festival dedicated to jazz will be added to the Budapest music scene from April, the organiser said. “We want the festival to become a regular event presenting prominent foreign performers and leading Hungarian musicians, as well as promoting young Hungarian amateur bands,” Attila Kleb, managing director of Get Closer Concerts, said.
Hungarian Writers’ Union To Mark 1956 Anniversary In 2016
- 31 Dec 2015 2:30 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Writers’ Union will organise a series of programmes next year to mark the 60th anniversary of the 1956 anti-Soviet revolution and freedom fight, including conferences, exhibitions, a poetry competition for secondary school students, poetry in theatre evenings and literature classes on 1956.
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.
Foreign Authors Produce 29% Of Published Works In Hungary
- 19 Nov 2015 4:00 AM
- community & culture
About 29% of works published in Hungary are by foreign authors, a fresh summary of data compiled by the Central Statistical Office shows. American authors accounted for about half of the works published by foreign writers, and UK and German authors for about a quarter, the data from 2013- 2014 show. Foreign authors’ share of published works was the biggest in fiction, reaching almost 44%, and ...
Family Day, K11 Arts & Community Center, Budapest, 14 November
- 13 Nov 2015 10:00 AM
- community & culture
3.00 pm The Frog Prince - The Pódium Theatre's performance for young children
4.00 pm Szalóki Ági Trio - concert for children, but it is also enjoyable for everybody
5.00 pm Lackfi János contemporary Hungarian writer talks about his stories and reads his stories. It is funny, interesting and exciting. Literature and "child language", language oddities etc.
4.00 pm Szalóki Ági Trio - concert for children, but it is also enjoyable for everybody
5.00 pm Lackfi János contemporary Hungarian writer talks about his stories and reads his stories. It is funny, interesting and exciting. Literature and "child language", language oddities etc.
See What Happened: Xpat Party for Charity, 5 November 2015
- 12 Nov 2015 5:36 PM
- community & culture
Over 250 Xpats came together in the Corinthia Hotel's historic ballroom to raise money for charity at XpatLoop's 15th birthday celebration. Praise is due to all event supporters, as this annual XpatLoop.com fundraiser proved a bigger success than ever, with nearly exactly HUF 2.7 m raised.
See What Happened @ The Xpat Party For Charity on Bonfire Night, 5 November
- 11 Nov 2015 12:50 AM
- community & culture
Over 250 Xpats came together in the Corinthia Hotel's historic ballroom to raise money for charity at XpatLoop's 15th birthday celebration. Praise is due to all event supporters, as this annual XpatLoop.com fundraiser proved a bigger success than ever, with nearly exactly HUF 2.7 m raised.
CAFe Budapest Contemporary Arts Festival, Now On Until 18 October
- 16 Oct 2015 9:02 AM
- entertainment
Organisers rightly claim that this contemporary arts fest offers unique, 'not-to-be-missed' forms of entertainment. With almost 110 events at 40 venues, the colourful programme includes productions in classical and pop music, jazz and world music, opera, theatre and contemporary circus, along with evenings of literature and visual art exhibits.
Literary Titbits With Ben Fergusson, Brody Studios Budapest, 27 January
- 26 Jan 2016 8:04 AM
- community & culture
Ben Fergusson`s debut novel won the Historical Writers’ Association Debut Crown for debut historical fiction. HWA chair Manda Scott said: “Ben Fergusson’s The Spring of Kasper Meier is a truly outstanding work of fiction that will, I hope, enter into the canon of English literature. It takes the known tragedies of the Second World War and extends them into what was, for most of the judges, an ...
New International Jazz Festival In Budapest
- 19 Jan 2016 3:48 AM
- entertainment
A new festival dedicated to jazz will be added to the Budapest music scene from April, the organiser said. “We want the festival to become a regular event presenting prominent foreign performers and leading Hungarian musicians, as well as promoting young Hungarian amateur bands,” Attila Kleb, managing director of Get Closer Concerts, said.
Hungarian Writers’ Union To Mark 1956 Anniversary In 2016
- 31 Dec 2015 2:30 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Writers’ Union will organise a series of programmes next year to mark the 60th anniversary of the 1956 anti-Soviet revolution and freedom fight, including conferences, exhibitions, a poetry competition for secondary school students, poetry in theatre evenings and literature classes on 1956.
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.
Foreign Authors Produce 29% Of Published Works In Hungary
- 19 Nov 2015 4:00 AM
- community & culture
About 29% of works published in Hungary are by foreign authors, a fresh summary of data compiled by the Central Statistical Office shows. American authors accounted for about half of the works published by foreign writers, and UK and German authors for about a quarter, the data from 2013- 2014 show. Foreign authors’ share of published works was the biggest in fiction, reaching almost 44%, and ...
Family Day, K11 Arts & Community Center, Budapest, 14 November
- 13 Nov 2015 10:00 AM
- community & culture
3.00 pm The Frog Prince - The Pódium Theatre's performance for young children
4.00 pm Szalóki Ági Trio - concert for children, but it is also enjoyable for everybody
5.00 pm Lackfi János contemporary Hungarian writer talks about his stories and reads his stories. It is funny, interesting and exciting. Literature and "child language", language oddities etc.
4.00 pm Szalóki Ági Trio - concert for children, but it is also enjoyable for everybody
5.00 pm Lackfi János contemporary Hungarian writer talks about his stories and reads his stories. It is funny, interesting and exciting. Literature and "child language", language oddities etc.
See What Happened: Xpat Party for Charity, 5 November 2015
- 12 Nov 2015 5:36 PM
- community & culture
Over 250 Xpats came together in the Corinthia Hotel's historic ballroom to raise money for charity at XpatLoop's 15th birthday celebration. Praise is due to all event supporters, as this annual XpatLoop.com fundraiser proved a bigger success than ever, with nearly exactly HUF 2.7 m raised.
See What Happened @ The Xpat Party For Charity on Bonfire Night, 5 November
- 11 Nov 2015 12:50 AM
- community & culture
Over 250 Xpats came together in the Corinthia Hotel's historic ballroom to raise money for charity at XpatLoop's 15th birthday celebration. Praise is due to all event supporters, as this annual XpatLoop.com fundraiser proved a bigger success than ever, with nearly exactly HUF 2.7 m raised.
CAFe Budapest Contemporary Arts Festival, Now On Until 18 October
- 16 Oct 2015 9:02 AM
- entertainment
Organisers rightly claim that this contemporary arts fest offers unique, 'not-to-be-missed' forms of entertainment. With almost 110 events at 40 venues, the colourful programme includes productions in classical and pop music, jazz and world music, opera, theatre and contemporary circus, along with evenings of literature and visual art exhibits.