Cezanne
By Bob Enzel It’s been many years since I visited Aix en Provence and drank the refreshing wine of Provence while sitting at a sidewalk café and staring at the natives and admiring the lovely landscape of this region. What brings the above reminiscences to mind is the Cezanne exhibit now on view at the […]
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
By Bob Enzel Ongoing in Munich through July 30, 2006 visitors may see the Bavarian Kingdom Exhibit celebrating the 200 year Anniversary of its founding as a Kingdom. The Heritage Trail begins in Munich, then head west to Passau, north towards Nuremberg and continues on the trail until it returns back in Munich. Many famous […]
Hans Holbein the Younger in Basel and London
By Bob Enzel Following Europe’s recognition of Cezanne, Rembrandt and Mozart, we now we have Hans Holbein the Younger being honored at Basel’s Kunstmuseum from April 1 through July 2, 2006. Hans Holbein the Younger moves over to London’s Tate Museum for a second exhibition that runs from September 28 – January 7, 2007. Holbein […]
Jewish Culture Festival
By Bob Enzel Krakow, Poland – July 1 – 9 In the Old Jewish Quarter previously devastated by WWII there will be many events to celebrate the rebirth of the Jewish Quarter and remember the end of the Krakow Ghetto 63 years ago. Ulica Szeroka, where the Festival’s Grand Finale Concert takes place, is the […]
Leonardo da Vinci
By Bob Enzel And now we have da Vinci on display. What a great summer for art enthusiasts. The Exhibit will be at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and is one element of the Universal Leonardo. da Vinci’s work in art, science and technology. A series of linked exhibitions and scientific investigations will […]
Quebec City Summer Festival
By Bob Enzel The Festival runs from July 7-17, 2006 featuring the Grand Theatre de Quebec which presents a broad selection of classical and popular concerts; story telling by Fred Pellerin the top Quebecois story teller in a one-per-night-yarn… Check the food and festival our on www.infofestival.com/ And, while in Quebec check out the “Musee […]
Rembrandt
By Bob Enzel Amsterdam — All of 2006 Not to be outdone by Cezanne and Mozart, Rembrandt’s 400th anniversary of his birth will be celebrated throughout the country. Museums, such as, the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum will have major shows. Also, The Rembrandt House Museum—former home of the man himself—will have exhibitions of his […]
The Flower Show in Chelsea
By Bob Enzel London – May 23 -27 Visit England for one of the world’s largest garden extravaganzas. The grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea are transformed into a plant paradise with thousands of blooms and a selection of spectacular gardens. Find out about new plants that will be launched at the show and […]
The World Cup of Football
By Bob Enzel Germany – June 9 – July 9 Every four years football (soccer to Americans) takes on its own Super Bowl-type event. Twelve German cities will host 32 internationals teams in 64 matches. The below listed web site offers a video tour of the 12 host cities; match schedules, venues and players to […]
Wagner
By Bob Enzel A festival for music lovers…that is, those that love Richard Wagner’s work. It will take place in the Bavarian city of Bayreuth as it has every year since 1876 with the exception of a couple of time outs for wars. July 25 – 28. August 2006. On-line tickets if still available will […]
