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3 Nov: Subcarpati concert at Artspace Rondeel Maastricht

October 31, 2010 Leave a Comment 

03 Nov | Subcarpati | concert – hip hop experimental (RO) + Bogdan Dragomir | disco reggae (RO) | Artspace Rondeel Maastricht |
Bogdan Dragomir is an experienced selector from Bucharest, Romania. He is responsible, under the ‘Deeproots’ alias, for starting the first 100% Jamaican music nights in Bucharest, several years ago. Ever since, he became [...]

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21 Nov: An illustrated bilingual tale: Preview reading with slide show of illustrations, and book signing of The Adventures of Yin & Yang: Snoepje & the Pizza Box

October 31, 2010 Leave a Comment 

Press release: American author wins hearts of Dutch audiences with an illustrated bilingual tale

What: Preview reading with slide show of illustrations, and book signing of
The Adventures of Yin & Yang: Snoepje & the Pizza Box – An illustrated book of international proportions
Where: Selexyz Dominicanen Book Store, Dominicanerkerkstraat 1
6211 CZ Maastricht, the Netherlands
Telephone: +31-43-321-0825
When: Sunday, [...]

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X: a new magazine for expats in the Southeast Netherlands

October 31, 2010 1 Comment 

X is published by the Brainport International Community and co-financed by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Provinces of North Brabant and Limburg and the city region of Eindhoven.

X magazine (pdf)
Read a review here.
More information:
www.brainporttalentregion.com
www.expatguideholland.com
5-7 November 2010: Brainport International Weekend

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X Magazine for Xpats

October 31, 2010 Leave a Comment 

X Magazine

X is a new guide for expats living in the Southeast Netherlands. A review by Crossroads editor Sueli Brodin.

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30 November: Film with keynote speaker: Caracas, the informal city

October 31, 2010 Leave a Comment 

Film with keynote expert on Caracas, prototype for the exploding urbanization

With an introduction by Felix Madrazo, founder of Supersudaca who has lived in Caracas and has worked closely with the filmcrew.
Caracas: The Informal City is a portrait of a city that is rapidly becoming the prototype for the exploding urbanization witnessed above all on the [...]

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Can we like contemporary art?

October 28, 2010 1 Comment 

contemporary art

“Can we still like contemporary art? And what is Conceptual Art? What’s the difference between modern and contemporary art?” These were the tag lines used by Studium Generale to entice potential attendees to their most recent lecture series, entitled, “An introduction to Contemporary Art”. A review by British student Dani Older.

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Maastricht Debates: upcoming events in November and December

October 27, 2010 Leave a Comment 

EVENTS ON CITIES AND GLOBALISATION

Tuesday November 16: Cities in Asia

Public event in Selexyz Dominicanen bookstore, Maastricht
7.30 - 9.30 PM | Free entrance
How to catch up with the population growth in Asian cities countering environmental degradation and urban poverty? With Emiel Wegelin, Cities Development Initiative for Asia. And several of our fellow citizens who have lived [...]

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Job vacancy for UK native content editor in Maastricht

October 26, 2010 Leave a Comment 

Self Service Company in Maastricht is looking for a UK native (only) content editor for 24-32 hours a week for a period of 3-4 months (possibly longer).
Applications can be sent to Sabine Ummels (HR-contact)
More information: http://www.selfservicecompany.com

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26 Oct: Baudrillard forever: Meditations on the perfect crime

October 23, 2010 Leave a Comment 

‎”Baudrillard forever: Meditations on the perfect crime”, a lecture by Dutch writer and philosopher Govert Derix, on Tuesday 26 October at 8.00 p.m.
The lecture will be followed by a debate.
Location: Wild West active space (Traders Pop), Heggenstraat 16.
Free admission and in English!

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23 Nov: England-Netherlands Society lecture: A visual presentation on exploring unexplained mysteries

October 20, 2010 Leave a Comment 

Genootschap Nederland-Engeland, Limburg Branch- 23 November 2010:
A visual presentation on

Exploring Unexplained Mysteries,
Global Cover-ups and

In a thought-provoking presentation, Andy Thomas explores some of the most famous mysteries of recent history, finding unexpected linking threads between them. What is the truth about UFOs, pyramids, religious apparitions, psychic phenomena, visions of the future and ancient prophecies, and [...]

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Learning Dutch in terra incognita

October 20, 2010 4 Comments 

feeling disoriented

Sarina Legge moved to the Netherlands three months ago from Montreal, Quebec, Canada and shares her story of her first week at Arcus College in Heerlen learning the Dutch language.

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6 Nov: Canadian crooner Matt Dusk performs in Maastricht

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“Matt Dusk is one of Canada’s most beloved male vocalists, forging a career in music that has resulted in 3 critically-acclaimed studio albums including a GOLD record for the debut album TWO SHOTS. Matt’s first recording in 3 years is GOOD NEWS, an album of originals and international hit songs that sees an exciting [...]

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27 Nov: Charity Ball, Maastricht Graduate School of Governance

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Invitation to Crossroads readers:
Charity Ball to benefit the Maastricht Graduate School of Governance Scholarship Fund/ SWOL Universiteitsfonds Limburg, Saturday 27 November 2010| 6:30 pm
Dear Crossroads reader,
We are proud to invite you to our fourth charity ball. The charity ball is organised to raise money for our scholarship fund. Many talented people, especially the ones from [...]

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Maastricht Debates: Who owns the city?

October 17, 2010 3 Comments 

Maastricht

Organised in the frame of the city’s international week, and held on this occasion in the entrance lobby of City Hall, the Maastricht Debates team provided Who owns the city?, the first in a series of events on ‘urban development in a globalised world’. A review by Clare Canning.

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16 Oct: Festival Jong in Maastricht: Bycicle bell concert

October 15, 2010 Leave a Comment 

Next Saturday 16 October there will be an unique concert on the Vrijthof: a bicycle bell concert!!!
Next to theatre performances Festival Jong will also organise a few activities for children and parents who don’t speak Dutch!
Coup’ Gazon: a dance perfomance by two lawn mowers!
All workshops will be open to children who do not speak or [...]

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Fashioning history: The Lace Museum in Horst

October 13, 2010 Leave a Comment 

De Kantmuseum in Horst

Swoosh, clatter, bang, whir! Antique lace machines rumble away inside the Museum de Kantfabriek - the lace museum - in the village of Horst in north Limburg. A report by Marisol Trowbridge.

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5-7 Nov: International Weekend in Eindhoven

October 13, 2010 Leave a Comment 

Announcement: BIW2010: Brainport International Weekend
Write it down in your agenda: International Weekend from November 5th - November 7th in Eindhoven!
We call it BIW2010 and from now you can check the event, see what you can expect, share and enlist. ‘To meet eachother and to party’, that is our goal for this weekend. Target group: international [...]

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12 Oct: Exploring the islands and Western coast of Scotland

October 9, 2010 Leave a Comment 

12 October 2010: Illustrated Presentation on ‘Exploring the islands and western coast of Scotland’
The Scottish islands provide some of the quietest and most beautiful stretches of the UK coastline – perfect for relaxation on holiday from the stresses of modern life. But is there a downside? – The weather, the midges, perhaps?
After [...]

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How to write about your life abroad

October 5, 2010 2 Comments 


Jo Parfitt

Expat, author and writers’ mentor, Jo Parfitt, tells you how.

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