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Chiesa Evangelica Valdese – Classical Concert

May 16, 2013 by
Chiesa Evangelica Valdese

Chiesa Evangelica Valdese - A Venue for Classical Music: Singing is an important part of the Waldensian church service, so it is natural that Chiesa Evangelica Valdese is a venue for classical music in Rome. At the Great Opera meets Ballet in Rome you can enjoy wonderful lyrical singers, a couple of classical dancers and a famous quartet performing much loved works from opera and ballet. Music and Ballet in Rome Because of their good acoustics, churches are great venues for classical … [Read more...]

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Château de Versailles – Royal Serenade & Night Fountains

May 11, 2013 by
Palais de Versailles

Château de Versailles - An Evening of Royal Serenade & Night Fountains: The Château de Versailles or Palace of Versailles, home to three French monarchs, is one of France's top attractions. Millions of visitors come to Versailles each year to admire the Palace and its magnificent gardens. The exquisite furniture, art and antiques in the Palace showcase the opulence and grandeur of the monarchs who lived here. There's so much to see in the Palace, not to mention its gardens and the … [Read more...]

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Queen’s Day in Amsterdam – Koninginnedag 2013

April 29, 2013 by
Queens Day Amsterdam

Koninginnedag or Queen's Day is the Official Birthday of the Queen of Netherlands: Koninginnedag or Queen's Day (or Queensday) on April 30th is a national holiday in the Netherlands. On this day the entire country celebrates the official birthday of the Queen of the Netherlands. Queen Beatrix’s birthday is actually on January 31st and April 30th is the birthday of her mother Queen Juliana. However, as the weather is warmer in April, Queen Beatrix has kept April 30th as the official … [Read more...]

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Hampton Court Flower Show 2013

April 15, 2013 by
Hampton Court Flower Show - Credit: Jon-Enoch / VisitBritain

Hampton Court Flower Show: The UK's Largest Flower Show at Hampton Court Palace : Hampton Court Palace, to the south west of London, is the venue for many events and one of the most popular is the annual Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. Organized by the Royal Horticultural Society, the Hampton Court Flower Show is the largest gardening show in the U.K. At the Hampton Court Flower Show, visitors can admire the many different gardens created specially for the show, as well as shop for … [Read more...]

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Venice’s Marriage of the Sea – Festa della Sensa 2013

March 26, 2013 by
Doge's ship

Festa della Sensa - a Venice Festival Which Includes the Marriage of the Sea Ceremony: The Festa della Sensa (Feast of the Ascension), is a historical and colourful Venice festival that has been captured by many artists. This Ascension Day festival goes back to the days of the Venetian Republic and marks two important events in the city's history. Venice was a maritime power in the past and La Sensa celebrations also highlight the city's close affinity with the sea and the art of rowing … [Read more...]

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Bologna Festival 2013 – Bologna

March 7, 2013 by
Bologna Classical Concert

Bologna Festival - An Annual Classical Concert in Bologna: Bologna hosts quite a number of festivals throughout the year and one of the classical music festivals this city hosts is the Bologna Festival. Now in its 32nd edition, the Bologna Festival offers a selection of concerts that highlight the diversity of classical music in this city and the depth of the artists and ensembles. The Festival is held at the Teatro Manzoni Auditorium on Via de Monari 1/2, a couple of blocks north from … [Read more...]

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Breitling Wing Walk Aerobatics Over Sydney

March 7, 2013 by
Bretiling wing walk over Sydney, Australia

Barnstorming Retro Aerobatics Shot Over Sydney - Captured From My Balcony! Swiss watchmaker Breitling's commercial shoot of "wing-walking" aerobatics disturbed me from the perusal of my morning paper - a couple of biplanes and a helicopter are quite noisy - so I grabbed a handy camera and shot off a few frames from my balcony in Cremorne Point. Not the sharpest, but hey, no chance to grab a bigger lens (OK, I couldn't be bothered, I needed my coffee). Anyway, here they are, hot off the … [Read more...]

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450 Years of the Heidelberg Catechism

March 4, 2013 by
Heidelberger Katechismus

Heidelberg Catechism - 450 Years of the Catechism of Heidelberg: 2013 marks the 450th anniversary of the Heidelberg Catechism, the most important doctrinal document of the Reformed Church. Commissioned by Elector Friedrich III of the Palatinate in 1563, this prayer book takes its name from the city where it originated, Heidelberg being the capital of the Electorate of the Palatinate. What Is the Heidelberg Catechism The Heidelberg Catechism is a document in the form of a series of … [Read more...]

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Festival in Dublin: St Patrick’s Day 2013

March 3, 2013 by
Courtesy St Patrick's Festival

St Patrick's Day Celebrations 2013 Marks the Year of 'The Gathering': 2013 is the year of The Gathering in Ireland and one of the biggest gatherings is the 2013 St Patrick's Day Celebration. The Year of The Gathering is about inviting friends and family from all over the world to join in local events and gatherings and one of the main highlights of this year's St Patrick's Day Festival Parade is the 'People's Parade' where 8,000 participants from the around the world are invited to take … [Read more...]

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Easter Concerts in Berlin 2013

March 1, 2013 by
Berlin Easter

Easter in Berlin - Berlin Easter Concerts 2013: Easter is a popular holiday period in Germany and the Easter festivities are still celebrated in the traditional way by many Germans. Easter markets, Easter bonfires, Easter brunches and Easter services all form a part of the Easter celebrations in Germany. Music is another important element of the Easter festivities and if you are in Berlin, there is a huge repertoire of Easter concerts that you can enjoy, including an Easter Tango … [Read more...]

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