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Budapest High School Celebrates America Day
- 18 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Károlyi István High School in Budapest organized an elaborate America Day program for 250 students on February 20, 2013. Embassy representative Joe Klinger discussed American culture and why historically the United States has been considered a land of opportunities. Veronika Nagy, an educational adviser from the Fulbright Commission, gave a presentation on the American higher education and ...
Xpat Report: All Nations Lions Club Budapest Annual Charity Gala Concert
- 14 Mar 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
When you get an invitation to the Italian Institute of Culture, you know you are in for a treat. The annual ‘All Nations Lions Club’ event did not disappoint. The blind pianist Tamás Érdi had played a selection of classics from Brahms, Bartok, Debussy, to Liszt. This was not just a fabulous evening in a fabulous building, but it had a purpose.
Invitation: Oldtimer Show, Budapest, 15 - 17 March
- 8 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
The Oldtimer Show Ltd. decided to revive the tradition in the Railway Museum, which was left without the oldtimer exhibition in 2012, and we organize a large-scale exhibiton of veteran cars in the spring of 2013, between 15 and 17 of March. The Weekend of Oldtimers veteran car exhibition is going to be enlivened by many outdoor programs. This weekend is also going to be the season opening of ...
Poetry Of Ethelbert Miller In Hungary
- 6 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
American writer, poet and literary activist E. Ethelbert Miller visited Hungary from February 24 to March 1 as part of the Embassy’s commemoration of African American History Month. Miller traveled around the country sharing his poems and discussing the influence African American history on his work.
Xpat Report: The Vibe Concert, Becketts Budapest, 16 February
- 21 Feb 2013 10:49 AM
- entertainment
“Do do do da da da , that’s all I want to say to you” wasn’t all “The Vibe” had to say and play to us on Friday night at Becketts. There were lots of classics, which slowly pulled the audience into the palm of their hands and onto the dance floor. Playing a wide selection of well-known covers, The Vibe are Budapest's new band of choice. With dynamic guitar solos, tight rhythms and harmonies ...
The Vibe Concert, Becketts Budapest, 16 February
- 16 Feb 2013 11:00 AM
- Russell Skidmore
“Do do do da da da , that’s all I want to say to you” wasn’t all “The Vibe” had to say and play to us on Friday night at Becketts. There were lots of classics, which slowly pulled the audience into the palm of their hands and onto the dance floor. Playing a wide selection of well-known covers, The Vibe are Budapest's new band of choice.
Celebrating Immortal Rabbie Burns In Budapest
- 7 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Scots certainly know how to party and did exactly that over 3 days here in Budapest at the end of January to celebrate the birthday of their most famous poet Robert Burns. More than 450 tartan revellers enjoyed three consecutive events at The Caledonia Scottish Bar (Friday), The Corinthia Grand Hotel ('Big Burns Supper' on Saturday) and The Scottish Mission ('Wee Burns Supper' on Tuesday). ...
16th Annual Budapest Burns Supper: Another Success For Hungarian Foundation
- 7 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Almost 240 guests were treated to a splendid Scotish style 5-course dinner worthy of the 5-star hotel, complete with beer sponsored by Heineken, wines sponsored by Varga Pincészet and Hangácsi és Fia, as well as whiskies sponsored by Diageo (Johnnie Walker) and WhiskyNet.
Xpat Opinion: I Love Going To See Modern Dance In Budapest
- 6 Feb 2013 11:00 AM
- entertainment
Love'n'go in Budapest last night was dance to remember, in a run-down former art cinema, the setting for this provocative performance, set-up by an intro speech (comical shout, due to the lack of a mic) by director Eva.
The show started by intriguing and engaging us, the audience became the dancers, and before we knew it many guests were laughing out loud, then almost crying, and were finally ...
Budapest High School Celebrates America Day
- 18 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Károlyi István High School in Budapest organized an elaborate America Day program for 250 students on February 20, 2013. Embassy representative Joe Klinger discussed American culture and why historically the United States has been considered a land of opportunities. Veronika Nagy, an educational adviser from the Fulbright Commission, gave a presentation on the American higher education and ...
Xpat Report: All Nations Lions Club Budapest Annual Charity Gala Concert
- 14 Mar 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
When you get an invitation to the Italian Institute of Culture, you know you are in for a treat. The annual ‘All Nations Lions Club’ event did not disappoint. The blind pianist Tamás Érdi had played a selection of classics from Brahms, Bartok, Debussy, to Liszt. This was not just a fabulous evening in a fabulous building, but it had a purpose.
Invitation: Oldtimer Show, Budapest, 15 - 17 March
- 8 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
The Oldtimer Show Ltd. decided to revive the tradition in the Railway Museum, which was left without the oldtimer exhibition in 2012, and we organize a large-scale exhibiton of veteran cars in the spring of 2013, between 15 and 17 of March. The Weekend of Oldtimers veteran car exhibition is going to be enlivened by many outdoor programs. This weekend is also going to be the season opening of ...
Poetry Of Ethelbert Miller In Hungary
- 6 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
American writer, poet and literary activist E. Ethelbert Miller visited Hungary from February 24 to March 1 as part of the Embassy’s commemoration of African American History Month. Miller traveled around the country sharing his poems and discussing the influence African American history on his work.
Xpat Report: The Vibe Concert, Becketts Budapest, 16 February
- 21 Feb 2013 10:49 AM
- entertainment
“Do do do da da da , that’s all I want to say to you” wasn’t all “The Vibe” had to say and play to us on Friday night at Becketts. There were lots of classics, which slowly pulled the audience into the palm of their hands and onto the dance floor. Playing a wide selection of well-known covers, The Vibe are Budapest's new band of choice. With dynamic guitar solos, tight rhythms and harmonies ...
The Vibe Concert, Becketts Budapest, 16 February
- 16 Feb 2013 11:00 AM
- Russell Skidmore
“Do do do da da da , that’s all I want to say to you” wasn’t all “The Vibe” had to say and play to us on Friday night at Becketts. There were lots of classics, which slowly pulled the audience into the palm of their hands and onto the dance floor. Playing a wide selection of well-known covers, The Vibe are Budapest's new band of choice.
Celebrating Immortal Rabbie Burns In Budapest
- 7 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Scots certainly know how to party and did exactly that over 3 days here in Budapest at the end of January to celebrate the birthday of their most famous poet Robert Burns. More than 450 tartan revellers enjoyed three consecutive events at The Caledonia Scottish Bar (Friday), The Corinthia Grand Hotel ('Big Burns Supper' on Saturday) and The Scottish Mission ('Wee Burns Supper' on Tuesday). ...
16th Annual Budapest Burns Supper: Another Success For Hungarian Foundation
- 7 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Almost 240 guests were treated to a splendid Scotish style 5-course dinner worthy of the 5-star hotel, complete with beer sponsored by Heineken, wines sponsored by Varga Pincészet and Hangácsi és Fia, as well as whiskies sponsored by Diageo (Johnnie Walker) and WhiskyNet.
Xpat Opinion: I Love Going To See Modern Dance In Budapest
- 6 Feb 2013 11:00 AM
- entertainment
Love'n'go in Budapest last night was dance to remember, in a run-down former art cinema, the setting for this provocative performance, set-up by an intro speech (comical shout, due to the lack of a mic) by director Eva.
The show started by intriguing and engaging us, the audience became the dancers, and before we knew it many guests were laughing out loud, then almost crying, and were finally ...