MARCH 17 | Saint Patrick’s Day
| 17:00 | Universitatii Square, MAP | | Everybody is Irish on Saint Patrick’s Day. Starting at 5 PM, the outdoor stage will feature Shanon Band an Irish Way dance crew. There will also be dancing from dansirlandez.ro students, and various exciting contests. MARCH 17-22
| One World Romania Film Festival
| 19:00 | | | The 3rd edition of a documentary film festival dedicated to human rights, One World Romania, should not be missed. Created by the Czech Center, the festival is now organized by the newly-founded association ONE WORLD ROMANIA. For more details, click here. | MARCH 18 | Blazaj in concert | 21:00 | | | Those who appreciate rhythmic jazz, sarcastic lyrics, the pleasure of playing crazy and the detached attitude of the Blazaj band are invited on to their next concert in Romania's capital city. Tickets can be purchased at the club for RON 20. | MARCH 26 | Body, Mind and Spirit Festival
| 19:00 | | | During its evolution, the event was said to be the most attractive festival for personal development in the country. The festival itself was conceived as an interactive and event, bringing together diverse activities and items from personal care products to books. | | During their 84th consecutive world tour, the Harlem Globetrotters will make a stop in Bucharest . They bring a delightful mix of comedy, basketball stunts and entertaining moves. Tickets can be found online at www.bilete.ro for RON 50-150. MARCH 27 | PROMS of Delight: Voices of Romance | 19:00 | | | The fifth edition of Proms of Delight is an Opera Gala featuring young talented artists, famous worldwide: mezzo- soprano Oana Andra, soprano Narcisa Brumar, tenor Yuriy Tsiple and the special guest, tenor Teodor Ilincăi. The artists will be accompanied by the Romanian Symphony Orchestra –Jeunesses Musicales, conducted by Maestro Adrian Morar. Cost per double seats invitation: 100 euro. For reservations call +40 0722 296 642 or write to booknow@promsofdelight.ro | | MARCH 28 | Artistic Workshop: Mug Painting
| 12:00-16:00 | | | Choose from a wide variety of white ceramic mugs and special paints and then create your own personalized cup, bowl or flower pot. All this while enjoying a delicious cup of tea. Places are limited; make a reservation at the club! | MARCH 29 | Brendan Perry
| 19:00 | | | Brendan Perry of the band Dead Can Dance will perform for the first time in Bucharest this month. Tickets can be found online at www.myticket.ro and in Diverta stores for RON 70-160. | | | | Michael Jackson’s tribute band, Who’s Bad will be in Bucharest on March 17. This is a band that strives to recreate the entire Michael brand and to show its audiences that Michael's legend lives on. For more details,click here. Tickets can be found online at www.bilete.ro for RON 80-260. | Jojo Mayer & Nerve Prohibited Beats
| | | | Silver Church brings you a most interesting sound experience from the underground favorite Jojo Mayer, who considered by some one of the best drummers in the world – and Nerve music style. Nerve's live music is based on an improvised electrical structure using classical instruments. Tickets can be found online at www.eventim.ro and in Germanos stores for RON 65.
| MARCH 23 | Second Chance Spring Bazaar
| 10:00-16:00 | Str. Erou Iancu Nicolae MAP | | Come and find the perfect gifts for Easter at the annual Second Chance Spring Bazaar: wood painted products, mosaics, painted eggs, ceramics from Cucuteni, children's costumes, jewellery, handmade dresses, cheese, felt products, knitwear, bags and more. Second Chance is a charity aiming to revitalize the village of Berceni in Romania. Please contact Sinead at 072136 66 03 for details and questions. | | Kidex is an entertaining, fun, and colorful event that takes place every year, which invites you to play with your children, and also to discover the latest products, clothing and accessories that make life easier for parents and more colorful for the little ones. For more details, click here. | | Andy Rourke, a member of the internationally renowned band “The Smiths” will perform for the first time in Bucharest as part of the Front Famous DJ Sets event organized by Club Front.
| | E-mariage Fest 2010 Spring Edition
| | | | E-mariage Fest has become the largest outdoor fair in Romania with over 20,000 visitors at the 2009 edition and two Guinness World Records. Ths year's edition promises to be just as big and enjoyable. This is also the last fair of the season so do not miss it! | | Alphaville and Bad Boys Blue | | | | Alphaville and Bad Boys Blue will perform live as part of the “Back to the 80’s” project meant to reinvigorate the public's passion for 80’s music. The bands will celebrate their 25th anniversary in Bucharest and perform famous hits like “Big in Japan” and “Pretty Young Girl”. Tickets can be found online at www.ticketpoint.ro and in Germanos stores for RON 40-150.
| | | | | | Fox's Bar Review with Richard Fox | The Dubliner | ADDRESS: B-dul Titulescu 18
PHONE: +40 021 222 94 73 The Dubliner is an Irish bar, an institution among many, and it has been around for seventeen years on the Bucharest Night Life scene. It has the feel of a traditional Irish bar and has a loyal gang of regulars which sit at the bar solving the problems of the world. | There is a smoky atmosphere and rather tired furnishings but if you want to watch sports from around the world and drink good Guinness this is a great place to go. They have UK Sky Sports so you can watch Premier league football with your favorite commentators and all the banter. They serve traditional English/Irish pub food with exceptionally good pies most notably the steak kidney.
If you are living in Bucharest and missing your local at home, The Dubliner can give you that warm fuzzy feeling!
| | CDD Relocation presents this issue's Hint! | Casa Traditiei Romanesti
Address: Calea Vitan 10, Block V 50
Phone: +40 0744 483 952 A City Compass friend recommended a new traditional foods shop, which offers traditional organic food from Transylvania. It is a very nice and small shop with great items (salami, cheese, wines,juices and more)! After having tried some of the stuff personally, we have to say that they offer the best butter we have tried in many years. The owner speaks English!
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NATIONAL OPERA: see website for
official schedule
Der Fliegende Hollander March 20, 18:30 A Summer Night’s Dream March 21, 11:00 Der Fliegende Hollander March 21, 18:30 Amadeus March 23, 18:30
| Samson and Dalila March 26, 18:30 La Cenerentola March 27, 18:30 Canto International Contest March 28, 18:30 Rare Music March 30, 18:30 Der Fliegende Hollander March 31, 18:30 |
AT THE ATHENEUM: see website for official schedule
GEORGE ENESCU SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA
Tuesday Evening Session Concert: Enchanted Cello Tuesday, March 16, at 19:00
Chamber Concert Concert: Collegio Stravagante Tuesday, March 16, at 19:00
Chamber Concert Concert: Chamber Music Wednesday, March 17, at 19:00 GESO Concert Conductor: David Gimenez Carreras Thursday & Friday, March 18/19, at 19:00 Chamber Concert Concert: Chamber Music Saturday, March 20, at 19:00 Philharmonia Orchestra Concert Conductor: Nicolae Iliescu Sunday, March 21, at 11:00 | Medics Orchestra Concert Conductor: Iosif Ion Prunner Sunday, March 21, at 11:00 Tuesday Evening Session Concert: Alhambra Guitar Quartet Tuesday, March 23, at 19:00 Lied Recital Concert: Lied Recital Tuesday, March 23, at 19:00 Piano Recital Concert: Piano Recital Wednesday, March 24, at 19:00 GESO Concert Conductor: Horia Andreescu Thursday & Friday, March 25/26, at 19:00 Educational Concert VIII Symbol Choir Sunday, March 28, at 19:00 Chamber Concert Ausonia Ensemble Sunday, March 28, at 19:00 Chamber Concert Concert: Trio Pro Arte Tuesday, March 30, at 19:00 GESO Concert Conductor: Alain Paris Wednesday, March 31, at 19:00 | | Don't forget to sign up for this newsletter at www.citycompass.ro | | | | Newcomer's Corner
presented by: | |  | | | Are you worried about getting bitten by stray dogs in Bucharest? Indeed, there are a lot of stray dogs throughout the city, and the risk of getting bitten is for sure higher than in other cities.
But, in order to face difficult situations with aggressive dogs, you can at least prepare theoretically.Click here in order to find out about an NGO that takes care of them, a specialized hospital you can go to in case you are bitten, and helpful hints about what to do if you are threatened by a dog.
Check out this picture of stray dogs and a crocodile in a Bucharest park!
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