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October 2013 events In this special edition e-newsletter you'll find details of events in October you may wish to put in your diary and consider atte
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In this special edition e-newsletter you'll find details of events in October you may wish to put in your diary and consider attending.
We are also sharing a few other interesting snippets that came to our attention since you last heard from us. |
Return season Ben Lomas in 'The Caffeinator'
Ben Lomas' hilarious show 'The Caffeinator' - a massive sell out hit at this year's Melbourne International Comedy Festival - is returning to Melbourne for two final nights on the 4th and 5th of October!
'The Caffeinator' is an uproarious journey through Melbourne’s coffee obsession which wowed Melbourne's coffee lovers and played to full houses every night of its comedy festival run. Ben has visited hundreds of cafes, attended the World Barista Championships, and stepped behind the coffee machine himself to create one of 2013’s funniest and most memorable shows.
WIN!
Ben has generously donated two double passes for readers and followers of Holland Focus. To win one of these double passes, send an email to editor@hollandfocus.com before Saturday 28 September with your name and address details and which night you like to come along.
Tickets can be bought through Trybooking
If you would like to take this final chance to see 'The Caffeinator' Ben is offering you and anyone you bring a discount on your tickets. Simply enter the discount code 'latte' when purchasing your tickets and you will receive 20% off each seat that you book.
Come along to CBD venue Five Boroughs on 68 Hardware Lane on 4 or 5 October to see the show that the Herald Sun called "as refreshing as the day's first double espresso."
An intro trailer for the show can be viewed on Youtube |
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 September/October 2013 edition |
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From Mosque to Opera
Directed by Will Wroth (Netherlands)
Will Wroth (Netherlands), directs a performance of English Musical Theatre from the Renaissance to the Baroque, including excerpts from John Blow’s ‘Venus & Adonis’ and Henry Purcell’s ‘Dioclesian’. This performance will feature vocal, string and brass students from the MCM, along with leaders of Melbourne’s early music community.
When & Where: Friday 11 October 2013, 7.30pm at the Melba Hall, Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, Gate 12 Royal Parade, Parkville
Admission: Free. No bookings required.
About Will Wroth
Will Wroth’s early musical schooling was centred around rigorous vocal training under an ex-King’s College chorister between the ages of 9 and 16 – a solid singing education which firmly established his love for, and familiarity with, the great Anglican choral tradition. He studied both violin and trumpet, alongside his multiple choral activities, and was playing professionally by the age of 15.
He studied for the Bachelor of Music (performance/musicology) at Sydney University, went on to the Canberra School of Music to specialise in baroque trumpet, and moved to the Netherlands in 1992, receiving the Certificaat from the Royal Conservatorium in the Hague in 1995. Since then, Will has established himself as one of Europe’s leading players, and has featured as a soloist on several important recent recordings (Brandenburg Concerto, Tafelmusik etc). He still plays regularly with many of the leading ensembles in the Netherlands and abroad.
A lifelong love of 17th and 18th century English literature, theatre, and music has led him to make a particular study of the relationship between culture, text and music during the English Restoration up to the death of Handel. He’s now putting that knowledge and experience into practice through his work with Restoration Company. |
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 Johannes Vermeer, A Young Woman Standing at a Virginal, c.1670-2, The National Gallery London |
VERMEER AND MUSIC: THE ART OF LOVE AND LEISURE
Discover works of love and leisure by the painter of Girl with the Pearl Earring
Johannes Vermeer is the third artist profiled in 2013 as part of the acclaimed cinema-exclusive event series EXHIBITION: GREAT ON SCREEN. A global revolution showcasing the world’s greatest fine art exhibitions, uniquely created exclusively for cinema audiences worldwide.
VERMEER AND MUSIC, direct from the National Gallery, London, will screen for a strictly limited season from Saturday 19 October in Australian cinemas.
The National Gallery, London, is offering a fresh look at one of the most startling and fascinating artists of all – Johannes Vermeer, painter of the famous Girl with the Pearl Earring. The National Gallery has chosen to focus on Vermeer’s relationship with music. It is one of the most popular themes of Dutch painting and reveals an enormous amount about the sitter and the society they lived in. New research, revealed for the first time at this exhibition, shows how his technique and materials affected his works.
Tim Marlow goes beyond the exhibition to tell the entire story of Vermeer’s life – and, in doing so, shows in fabulous HD detail many other of the artist’s captivating works.
For those inspired by the 2003 film, Girl with a Pearl Earring, starring Colin Firth and Scarlett Johansson, this new, cinematic exploration will take their enjoyment and fascination of Vermeer’s life and work to a new level.
Tickets are on sale now from participating cinemas: www.exhibitiononscreen.com |
Juffrouw Blom voor Nederlandse kinderen in het buitenland
De software van Juffrouw Blom is zeer geschikt voor de kinderen van expats om de Nederlandse taal op peil te houden en voor emigranten zodat hun kinderen kunnen blijven communiceren met de familie in Nederland. Iedere week een uur op de computer oefenen met taal is voor de meeste kinderen genoeg om bij terugkeer in Nederland gemakkelijk mee kunnen komen in de klas. De software van juffrouw Blom laat je oefenen met de Nederlandse taal en geeft een heldere uitleg aan het begin van elke oefening, maar ook tijdens het oefenen. Om bij te blijven met spelling en woordkennis, is slechts één keer in de twee jaar een nieuwe cd nodig.
Sinds kort zet Juffrouw Blom de online-drempeltoetsen in om kinderen – vaak in een ander deel van de wereld – op afstand te testen. Zij geeft daarmee antwoord op de vraag: ‘Als wij straks terugkomen in Nederland, kan mijn zoon dan mee, qua taal en rekenen in havo2?’
Onze cd’s zijn geschikt voor Windows-pc’s. Voor MAC’s en tablets leveren we dezelfde software in een online-account.
Als u hulp nodig hebt bij het uitzoeken van de juiste software, stuur een email naar: info@juffrouwblom.com.
Onze zojuist vernieuwde website vindt u op: http://www.nederlandslereninhetbuitenland.nl. Vanaf deze website kunt u het gratis JuffrouwBlomwoordenboek downloaden.
Ellen, Annelies en Coby Blom |
Anne Frank, A history for today
This exhibition "travels" around major cities and regional towns throughout Australia in this and the coming years.
The exhibition is currently on display at the Town Hall in Casterton (Vic) until the 4th of October 2013.
For more information and travelling dates & places, go to the Anna Frank website
Message
The worldwide tour is coordinated by the Anne Frank House and is directed at young people from 11 to 18 years old. “The diary of Anne Frank is a book with a strong message which is still relevant for all young people throughout the world: ‘learn to live together with other communities and respect each other’s culture and habits.’ And that is what we want to explain in this exhibition,” according to Ronald Leopold, general director of the Anne Frank Foundation. “We want to pass on the message to the younger generation. Therefore supplementary material such as a catalogue, a DVD and instructions for guides and schools will be part of the exhibition.” |
Dutch Dayz
Netherlands Embassy Wellington
The Dutch Dayz are a unique series of events which showcase the modern Netherlands in the field of photography, film, technology, design, infrastructure and more.
The next in this series is the Photo exhibition 'Dutch Wellington' - Helena Sofia de Kok.
24 September - 29 September at Matchbox Gallery, 166 Cuba Street, Wellington. Monday-Thursday, Saturday 10.30-6pm/ Friday 10.30 -8pm/ Sunday 11-5pm
‘Dutch Wellington'is a solo exhibition by local photographer Helena Sofia de Kok. As a pilot of a long-term national project, Dutch Wellington is an exploration and celebration of Dutch culture in the capital. The exhibition includes stories and portraits of Dutch immigrants, from new arrivals to well established members of our community, as well as Dutch influences on Wellington's landscapes.Join us for the official opening on Tuesday 24 September, 5.30- 8 pm!
For the full program, visit New Zealand Embassy / Dutch Dayz |
Vacature - Nederlandse Ambassade in Wellington
Per 15 november 2013 is bij de Nederlandse Ambassade in Wellington de volgende positie vacant:
Senior Secretarieel Administratief Medewerker (m/v) – 20 uur per week
Gezocht wordt naar een ervaren medewerk(st)er die bereid is om vijf dagen per week vier uur ‘s- ochtends te werken.
Minimaal 8 jaar ervaring op secretarieel en administratief gebied.
Vloeiend in de Nederlandse en Engelse taal, zowel mondeling als schriftelijk.
Indien u geïnteresseerd bent in de functie kunt u voor nadere inlichtingen contact opnemen per e-mail wel-az@minbuza.nl . |
 Dutch Tall Ships departing Rotterdam. (photo by Gerda Poot) |
International Tall Ship Festival Program
More than 20 tall ships from around the world will gather in Australia for the International Tall Ship Festival and the Sydney Auckland Tall Ship Regatta – the first event of its kind in Australasia.
The three month Festival Program will see Tall Ships celebrating with Parades of Sail, street parades and festivals in several cities, including the International Fleet Review – celebrating 100 years since the first entry of the Royal Australian Navy’s Fleet into Sydney Harbour.
Remaining festival dates for your diary:
Hobart 20 - 25 September 2013
Sydney 03 - 10 October 2013
Auckland 25 - 28 October 2013 |
Dutch Club WA - End of Month Drinks
Elf keer per jaar komen wij op de laatste vrijdag van de maand bij elkaar voor een borrel, een babbel en een bitterbal. Dit gebeurt allemaal tussen 5.30 en 9.00pm in de Dutch Club WA in Perth, 230 Cambridge Street, Wembley. Wij zijn er weer op 27 september, 25 oktober en 29 november. Tot dan dan! www.dutchclubwa.com |
Dutch Family Day – Brisbane
Following the successful first Dutch Family Day held last August, we received many requests to repeat this event.
The Club and Committee are planning another Dutch Family Day for Sunday 20 October from 10am – 4pm at the Dutch Club NAQ, 123 Pine Road, Richlands, Brisbane.
A fun day out for the whole family with the usual Dutch food – kroketten, pannekoeken, poffertjes, friet, etc - and entertainment for children of all ages – sjoelen, ball games, colouring in, etc. |
The list of Dutch Playgroups, Clubs and Businesses is too long for publication in our e-newsletter. Go to Playgroups, Clubs, Businesses and search for a listing in your area about playgroups, social clubs, Dutch language schools, aged care, news and entertainment, etc.
If you would like your contact / website included, please send your details to editor@hollandfocus.com |
 www.crimestoppers.com.au |
Een ieder met informatie over misdaden en gezochte personen, wordt verzocht contact op te nemen met Crime Stoppers. Voor informatie over verschillende gezochte personen is een beloning van $1000 beschikbaar gesteld. U hoeft uw naam niet te noemen. De persoon die belt, krijgt een codenummer toegewezen dat gebruikt moet worden in elk contact met de politie totdat de beloning betaald is. Bel gratis: 1800 333 000. |
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