6 Oct: Film Night: Special premiere of the film “The Tree” at Lumiere Cinema

Lumiere Cinema in Maastricht is organising a special premiere of the movie “The Tree” on October 6th at 8 p.m. The price for Crossroads readers is 6,50 euros. For more information about the film click on the following trailer….

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4 Nov: Day of Dialogue in Maastricht

The foundation ‘Maastricht in Dialoog’ is holding the third Day of Dialogue in Maastricht on November 4th, 2010. A wonderful initiative that started in 2001 in Rotterdam. The basic idea is to bring people together around one single theme and to have a space (table and time) for sharing positive experiences and personal dreams. No [...]

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15 Oct: Invitation Vernissage : Jeffrey Kuckelkorns, food curator and MiM resident

Invitation Vernissage : Jeffrey Kuckelkorns, food curator and MiM resident | Gouvernement aan de Maas, 15th of October 2010 Made in Mirrors Foundation has the pleasure of inviting you to a very special event supported by the Province of Limburg, which shall take place at Gouvernement aan de Maas at 17.00h on the 15th of [...]

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1 Oct: ARM | Artspace Rondeel Maastricht | Bizarre Divergence Night |

ARM | Artspace Rondeel Maastricht | Bizarre Divergence Night | Friday, 1st October 2010 Lina Paul will kick the evening off with a novel take on folk music. This Berlin based artist has a background in sound installations and operates on the fringe of music and sound performance. A fragile voice, a guitar and an [...]

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5 Nov: Special guided tour of World Press Photo exhibition

World Press Photo of the year 2009, by Italian photographer Pietro Masturzo The picture depicts women shouting in protest from a rooftop in Tehran on 24 June. EYEWITNESS The story behind the photos Guided tour through World Press Photo 2010 From November 5th up till and including November 28th, the World Press Photo exhibition can [...]

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Offered: Tax advice for expats

Note from the editor: I received the following message today, which I think might of interest to expats living in the Maastricht Region. Dear sir/madam, My name is Bob Meurs and I am a tax law graduate of the University of Maastricht and owner of the company Partner in Tax. Partner in Tax is specialised in [...]

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1-15 Oct: Maastricht International Week 2010 promotes euregional collaboration

Press release: There is no other city that shows the diversity of European culture as clearly visible as in Maastricht. The city has amassed a treasure of cultural historical heritage. It is not without reason that Maastricht witnessed the birth of the European Union in 1992 and is a candidate for the European Capital of [...]

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Pecha Kucha Night Maastricht: An absolute delight

Monday evening in Maastricht saw the innovative AINSI play host to the dramatic return of the Pecha Kucha Night. Based on one simple premise, a series of presentations of 20 slides shown only for 20 seconds each, the approach allows entrepreneurs and creatives alike to exhibit their thoughts, passions and oddities in a way which both excites, shocks, and often, amuses. A review by Clare Canning.

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1-31 Oct: 28 Utopian Video Projections in Public Space Maastricht/Hasselt

28 Utopian Projections in Public Space / 01 – 31 October 2010 / 17:00 – 00:00 hrs Maastricht / Hasselt With: Persijn Broersen & Margit Lukács (NL) (01/16), Thomas Bürke (DE) (02), Brody Condon (US) (17), Chris Cornish (UK) (03), Erwin Driessens & Maria Verstappen (NL) (18), Pieter Geenen (BE) (19), Stephen Honegger (AU) (04), [...]

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1,2 & 3 October: Dutch Dance Festival

The Nederlandse Dansdagen (Dutch Dance Festival) and Theater aan het Vrijthof would like to inform you about some special performances on 1, 2 & 3 October in Maastricht. The Nederlandse Dansdagen will showcase a wide range of dance styles and artists – from up-and-coming choreographers and urban dance makers to world-renowned dance companies. No better opportunity [...]

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13 November – Day of the International Student in The Hague

Nuffic invites international students 13 November – Day of the International Student in The Hague Nuffic has once again hired the World Forum for the Day of the International Student (DIS). The event will take place on Saturday 13 November. The World Forum, one of the Netherlands’ largest and best-known venues, will undoubtedly be packed [...]

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Reaching out

The month of September marks the opening of the new social and cultural season in Maastricht, and sees the arrival of many newcomers from abroad. Crossroads editor Sueli Brodin shares some tips about English-language activities and resources which can be of interest to the international community in the Maastricht region.

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14-17 Oct: JekerJazz Maastricht

JekerJazz is the brainchild of Giel Coenen who started programming jazz, blues, funk and related music in pubs and cafes around one of the most attractive inner city neighborhoods of Maastricht, the Jeker Quarter (Jekerkwartier). This was twenty years ago. It turned out to be a successful concept with a variety of music and free [...]

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Maastricht University School of Business and Economics LipDub 2010

Maastricht University School of Business and Economics LipDub 2010

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Wanted: Teachers of literature at United World College Maastricht

Announcement: UWC Maastricht is looking for teachers of literature in the following languages: – Bulgarian – Hebrew – Indonesian – Lithuanian – French – Dari – Farsi – Khmer – Tamil – Belarussian For more information, please contact Laurie Kraaijeveld, UWCM Language Coordinator.

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Studying in Maastricht: Asmaa feels free (video)

Asmaa Hjiej recently arrived in the Netherlands from her home in Morocco. She is here for four months to study at Maastricht University School of Business and Economics. Her home in Morocco was much more luxurious than her room in the southern city of Maastricht, where she shares a bathroom and kitchen with other students. [...]

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Join EJC & top media thinkers at PICNIC 2010 on 23 September

On 23 September, world class media thinkers including Jeff Jarvis, Rafat Ali, Mark Glaser and Paul Bradshaw, will join the Maastricht-based European Journalism Centre (and publisher of Crossroads) for a day of debates on the future of journalism at PICNIC 2010. Held in Amsterdam every year, PICNIC is a renowned festival-cum-conference that blurs the lines [...]

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Video portrait: Mitchy and Robert practise Aikido in Maastricht

In this video portrait, Mitchy Ogata (Japan) and Robert Norris (UK/Italy) explain what attracted them and made them choose to settle down in the Maastricht region. They both practise the martial art of Aikido.

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20 Sept: Pecha Kucha Night Maastricht

The next edition of Pecha Kucha Night will take place on September 20, at AINSI in Maastricht, at 20.20 hours. (Doors open at 19.30 hours and it is advised to arrive early!) Provisional line-up of speakers More information: Pecha Kucha Night website

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United World Collage Welcome Guide for international families

The United World College Maastricht has compiled a very useful and exhaustive welcome guide for international families living in the Maastricht region. Check it out here: Welcome Guide Maastricht (pdf)

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13-16 Sept: Children Art Atelier Sinopia: Handcraft and Painting courses for children and adults

Announcement: Children Art atelier SINOPIA in Bunde starts Handcraft and Painting courses (starting on 15th and 16th September 2010) Ideal for children in groups 5, 6 7, or 8. For more information please call Regula van Schaijk at 06 132 334 74 Atelier SINOPIA is also open for adults (starting 13th September 2010 ) Painting [...]

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New dental practice in Maastricht, with services in Dutch, English and French

A new dental practice has opened in Maastricht, with services in Dutch, English and French. More information: Website: Smile Dental Studio Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Maastricht-Netherlands/Smile-Dental-Studio-Tandartsenpraktijk-Dental-Practice/158039817543447?v=photos&ref=ts#!/pages/Maastricht-Netherlands/Smile-Dental-Studio-Tandartsenpraktijk-Dental-Practice/158039817543447 Address: Akersteenweg 104 Maastricht, Netherlands, 6227 AC Phone: +31 43 3630010 Opening times: Mon – Fri: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Sat: 9:00 am – 1:00 [...]

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11-12 September: weekend activities in Maastricht

Weekend tips from Sam Welie: This coming weekend is going to be a busy one in Maastricht: The centre of Maastricht will be car-free, more so than usual, as it is the Parcours: the opening of the cultural season, where all sorts of arts and cultural activities are showcased. There is a booklet that shows [...]

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2010-2011: Netherlands-England Society: Programme of lectures

Six interesting and enjoyable evenings out (Starting at 8 till approx. 10pm, with an interval for drinks around 9pm) in a beautiful setting, viz. ‘Grand Hotel l’Empereur, Stationstr. 2, Maastricht. 1. Tuesday, 12 October 2010 : Dr. Julian Parren on “Exploring the Islands & Western Coast of Scotland” The Scottish islands provide some of the quietest and most [...]

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Summer in Maastricht

Views of Maastricht, summer 2010

Video clip by Gaston Rings

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New website: Have you already made cross-border plans? Visit Charlzz.com

* An unforgettable evening at the opera in Liège * Shopping at exclusive boutiques in Hasselt * An authentic Italian dinner in Maastricht * Relaxing in the beautiful Roman baths in Aachen * A nice hike through “Heuvelland” Whatever you choose to do, Charlzz is the solution! Three countries, four languages, one website. Charlzz.com offers [...]

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6 Oct: Who owns the city? A free and public debate on regional urban cooperation

Debate: WHO OWNS THE CITY? Maastricht Debates and the Municipality of Maastricht present: Urban connections A free and public debate on regional urban cooperation October 6, 2010 How do we design and manage attractive urban settings which stimulate an active and engaged citizenship? There are many ways to conceive an urban region that is able [...]

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Preuvenemint: Food, Fashion and Charity

With its large array of reputable restaurants, including two Michelin listed restaurants and its a unique chique style, it is no surprise that Maastricht could pull off an event like the Preuvenemint. A photo-reportage by Faten Aggad.

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