Amsterdam
Going to press
The annual exhibition of award-winning press photography opens in Amsterdam before travelling to 100 locations worldwide. Although often confrontational (there is something intrinsically powerful about a still – as opposed to a moving – image), it remains a veritable homage to the photojournalist who frequently works in challenging and dangerous conditions to report the news.
WORLD PRESS PHOTO April 23 to June 20; Oude Kerk, Oudekerksplein 23;
+31 20 6258284; www.worldpressphoto.org
EVENTS
LES TROYENS
April 4, 8, 12, 16, 21, 25, 28, May 2 De Nederlandse Opera perform Berlioz’s magnum opus, based on Virgil’s Aeneid.
Muziektheater, Amstel 3; +31 20 6255455; www.muziektheater.nl
THE GYPSY QUEENS & KINGS
April 11 More than 20 artists play their unique brand of contemporary gypsy music, influenced by French rumba, Bulgarian rock and Macedonian songs, among other genres.
Melkweg, Lijnbaansgracht 234a; +31 20 5318181; www.melkweg.nl
IMAGINE
April 14-24 The superb annual cult, horror, thriller, fantasy, sci-fi and animation film fest.
Kriterion, Roetersstraat 170; +31 20 6231708; www.imaginefilmfestival.nl
UPGRADE OR DIE!
Until April 29 Boom Chicago’s latest multimedia comedy show explores new technologies, such as Twitter and smart phones.
Leidseplein Theater, Leidseplein 12; +31 20 4230101; www.boomchicago.nl
EXHIBITIONS
DARING PATRONAGE: FROM CHAGALL TO MONDRIAN
Until May 16 The lives and collections of three Jewish patrons of the arts with an eye for talent. Includes works by Mondrian, Chagall and Breitner.
Jewish Historical Museum, Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1; +31 20 5310310; www.jhm.nl
TULIPS IN AMSTERDAM
Until June 1 Beautiful 17th- and 18th-century prints and drawings of the famous Dutch flower icon.
Rijksmuseum, Jan Luykenstraat 1; +31 20 674700; www.rijksmuseum.nl
PAUL GAUGUIN: THE BREAKTHROUGH INTO MODERNITY
Until June 6 Around 60 artworks show the development of Gauguin’s signature style in this fascinating exhibition at the Van Gogh Museum.
Special offer: Flying Blue members can receive a unique Gauguin exhibition poster for free (normal price: €7.50) by showing their membership card in the museum shop, throughout the duration of this exhibition. Van Gogh Museum, Paulus Potterstraat 7; +31 20 5705292; www.vangoghmuseum.com
RESTAURANT
VILLA RUYSCH
A stylish restaurant prized for its pristine rich pickings from the French kitchen. Unsurprisingly, you will find meat and fish dishes on the menu, plus choice vegetarian options and a fine wine list. For dessert, order the ‘Café Complet’ only if the size of your sweet tooth is matched by your tummy.
Ruyschstraat 15; +31 20 6635366; www.villaruysch.nl
GIGS
The Four Tops & Temptations
April 2, Heineken Music Hall
Autechre
April 7, Melkweg
Audio Bullys
April 15, Melkweg
Don McLean
April 19, Carré
Killing Joke
April 21, Melkweg
Ultravox
April 26, Paradiso
Lou Rhodes
April 28, De Duif
WEBSITES
www.dutchnews.nl
Daily Dutch news in English
www.specialbite.com
Cool and comprehensive restaurant reviews
www.underwateramsterdam.com
Events and info galore
www.iamsterdam.com
The city’s most comprehensive portal
www.amsterdam.info
Useful tourist information
www.lastminuteticketshop.nl
Half-price tickets to events
REMEMBER! This copy of Holland Herald is yours to take off the plane.
