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Star Wars: New Hope in Concert @ Budapest – 2018.

 

Papp László Budapest Sport Arena

District, XIV., 2 Stefánia Rd. Budapest

Tuesday,  8 p.m. October 16, 2018.

 Star Wars: A New Hope Concert and Film Show

Surely for many seared into the minds of generations of wonder-struck children … and adult … the music of Star Wars and echoes the first words of the Star Wars film  … “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away” 

To-day the grown up generation as parents probably coming with their kids to the show to relive and show their kids their favorite film from the late 70s.  An absolute treat for the Star Wars fans. Will most probably enjoy watching pictures on enormous cinema screens and spectacular laser lighting and hearing the music remembering along the way as they grew up with this spectacular film in the history of films.  Share  with your family an exciting journey, not experienced before.

Previously, the performance was held at many parts of the world e.g. London, Ontario, California and coming soon within the Central European tour to Budapest. The audience will experience a visual and acoustic blast at the same time. The film-style, digitally completely revised version of the 1977. Since the release of the first Star Wars movie nearly 40 years ago, the Star Wars saga has had a seismic impact on both cinema and culture, inspiring audiences around the world with its mythic storytelling, captivating characters, groundbreaking special effects and iconic musical scores composed by John Williams.

After the 2007 facelift of the film has undergone recently refreshing of blood to the XXI. century requirements. The Death Star and the Tatooine planet are almost in reality … bringing three truckloads of equipment … having a three-story high-rise projector pioneers the Star Wars movie as it has not been seen by the most fancied fans in the past 40 years.

The sophisticated show with powerful music production is provided by the world-famous Prague Philharmonic Orchestra with conductor – Christopher Eliot, who play Oscar®-winning composer John Williams’ everlasting melodies at the live concert from the original trilogy, running in chronological order, accompanied by clips from the films at the live concert. John Williams has become world-famous for the eight Star Wars films, and for the 1977 song “A New Hope” he also received an Oscar Award. The Empire Returns, The Jedi Returns and The Enchanting Power Music have all been nominated for the most important award in the film industry. Williams has a total of five Oscars, 4 Golden Globes, seven BAFTA and 22 Grammy Awards. With 50 Oscars, John Williams is the most nominated live person, and in the history of the prize he is the second most nominated artist after Walt Disney. John Williams joined the Hollywood Hall of Fame in 2000 and received the Kennedy Center Life Prize. Composer John Williams’ spectacular symphonic soundtrack was named the greatest film score of all time by the American Film Institute .

This is a once-in-a-lifetime  date, opportunity to experience for Star Wars fans. So off you go start to plan to be present, go back in time on the journey with the Star Wars legends. Give a treat for yourself by being at the “Star Wars in Concert” … gain an unforgettable concert experience, no matter if saw it before to re watch enjoy it again.

The tickets quickly are running out, make sure to get your seat at the Arena.

Update Aggie Reiter

Opening DreherFest 2018 Beer Specialties

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It is still not too late to hop over to the DreherFest after all the lineup of beers and the concerts are still ahead until Sunday, 2 a.m. Lightning rains come and go but the mood is still high and may go to have a Saturday night fever.

The 5th year anniversary, 5 beers specialities never tasted before, 5 concerts at the big stage small stage.

Visitors can taste the Dreher Tripla hops, as well as the Dreher Pale Ale and the classic Dreher introduced this year in an extra fresh, unplastered tank version. In fact, the latter is unfiltered as there will be the lineup.

The only available specialties at the festival include two fruity flavors: a refreshing camp called Tropical Mango and a plump, fruity, Japanese plum aroma known as Black Plum, a real curiosity. The line does not end there, as brewery masters came up with the Dreher Red Ale, which is characterized by aromas of caramel flavors and roasted bitterness; as well as a large, spicy Bombay IPA.

In the first couple of hours the 555 piece of Dreher Bak and Maltese muffin shape cookies invented and designed by Dani Sass was pretty popular and consumed.

There was a beer brewery tour, a tapping competition, and in the afternoon the Dreher Inside looked forward to interesting tasks for those who want to have a glimpse behind the brewery’s scenes.

There was a beer testing completion, which was attended by the representatives of the country’s beer brewers.

The first three awarded as well as one person receiving votes received from the audience won a three-day full-service  to Pilsen brewery to Praha.

Here are few snaps of  this day’s event.

Update and snaps Aggie Reiter

Herald News – Neverland – Bar – Escape Room – Budapest

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Upon the press invitation visited the newest entertainment spot in Budapest

District, VII., 22-24 Dohány Street.

Was led around the venue and was told that the idea acctually was born in Hungary and the successful Hungarian idea proven at a couple of the States in America and now-a-days is rethought and returned to Budapest!

Opening coming up soon and visitors are invited from Monday – Sunday 9 a.m. – 2 a.m.

Budapest nearby to the party district, creates a new kind of spooky parting out environment within September opening.

Neverland is the perfect example of why the image of the “stubborn Hungarian” will never change. Why? Because the escape rooms – Hungarian real-time adventure games – are currently one of Budapest’s main tourist attractions, alongside the ruins.
You find the experience here unmatchable and will be rewarded with excitement and laughter.

At the moment not sure when will the opening g take place, but it happens it will be from Monday – Sunday between 9 a.m. – 2 a.m. at District VII., 22-24 Dohány Street.

This is a fantastic place for those tired of traditional café and pubs but still looking for simply a cuppa tea and/or homemade lemonade.

If you are looking for somewhere to have a relaxed conversation with friends while having a beer or wine… pull up a chair! There they will know what you exactly what your thinking of.

BAR – Open for not only private events but friends gathering. In addition to premium spirits and craft beer, sheer excitement and wonder will not only be in your glass. Also the Neverland is a grand place with has all-day breakfast available with American-style meals and great drinks. On the menu, you will find tasty treats like crispy deep-fried Jalapeño Poppers and sizzling prawns in garlic sauce served.

THE ESCAPE ROOMS – Hungarian real-time adventure games, unmatchable and rewarded with excitement and laughter. The game is about entertaining fun where you can escape from reality. The game is about entertaining fun where you can escape from reality. In an escape room the game relies on solving diverse tasks as a team so you can break out within 60 minutes. You will be given all the important information before the game begins. The price of the room is 3500HUF/person. The rate varies depending on the day of the week, the time you wish to play, and the number of people in your team. All rooms have a maximum of 7 participants.

THE VR EXPERIENCE – Virtual reality is part of the fascinating world of interactive entertainment. Technology brings you into an elusive, surreal realm, removing the lines between reality and fiction. From the moment you pick up your VR Glasses, you forget the world around you while you fall into another world.

PRIVATE ROOM – The private room has the exclusive look, unique not only in its distinctive style, the exclusive atmosphere, ambiance, and personalized services create a truly VIP experience to the special guests. On request, our private, well-separated room can offer you a pianist and your own bartender as well as many other amenities you may desire. Water pipes, cigars, and pianists complete the sensual atmosphere along with your very own bartender serving  missing whiskeys such as the deluxe Johnnie Walker Black Label, the stylish Old Pulteney from Northern Scotland and the 16-year-old Lagavulin Whiskey the Duke of Whiskey. This deep, smoky drink is especially recommended for those who like to indulge long into the night. In addition to the many exclusive services they offer for VIP guests.

Further information get in touch through josep.zara@neverland.hu with Josep Zara – event guru.

Below are some games description to live through e.g. … Want to be rich, not dead! … Here is a great opportunity…a big win coming! Obviously, in a bad situation, so it’s time to put everything on the line! The Great Wild West Poker Tournament is waiting for you, the prize is half a million dollars! But there is a problem … there is no chance cause the royal flush or two pairs. We will arrange to get arrested and plan our escape later!

Another e.g. … Celebrating at the hotel bar when an armed gang attacked. Not long after, you found yourself in a ruined mansion, the former home of a wizard. There are papyrus rolls on the desk, and you are stunned to learn you are in the year 1525! You cling to one another frightfully, then search for something to help you get back to your time. There is a crystal ball and in it, you see a meowing cat with a key dangling from its neck. You are all certain finding this key is will solve your situation. You have one chance to get back: you have to find the wizard’s cat!

Also mention another superb experience as You and your fellow prisoners are condemned to death. Your lawyers have done everything they can, but all appeals have been rejected. Your nerves have been crushed by waiting, and the priest called to comfort you through your last hours brings no peace. Time’s up. You are alone with your thoughts in the cold cell. There are 60 minutes until the execution. Can you escape your destiny?

Beside many games here you go g.e. …It is the year 2041. You are on a spaceship on your way to the planet Tante … the lonely planet. You were in a state of hibernation, and, after traveling many years a meteor shower has caused damage to some systems. This has caused some of the hibernation systems to disengage earlier than planned. Co-ordination systems are down, but the dashboard timer is still fully operational. You have 60 minutes before oxygen runs out. If you cannot find a closer planet capable of sustaining life, you lose.

Further updates as they come available.

Update and snaps Aggie Reiter

The 3rd Budapest Urban Games (BUG) 2018.

Budapest in the year 2019 annual Sports Capital of Europe.

On the first of September for the 3rd time streets and squares will be for the sporty lovers to compete or just watch and cheer to the participants in the race. At the River Danube, Footy field, Streetball, Running, Laser Run. Again  will fill the air/water/streets with athletes and sporty lovers, as the beginning to the 3rd Budapest Urban Games (BUG). This special “Street Olympics” was brought under the umbrella by the support of the Municipality of sports and the city’s organization as to was gain sporting recovery of the city and to the attention of the sport communities to activate among the locals to be in the mood for sports.

So off you go only for the day September, 1.

“Grund” – football field – Klauzál Square – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Five-a-side football games)

Streetball – Klauzál Square – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Streetball competition)

Running – Citadel – 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. ( 4/8 kilometer running up the Hill to the Citadela). Previously to the registration the venue is already full.

Swimming – Freedom Bridge on the Pest side – 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. (swimming across the River Danube, quay at the Buda side). Previously to the registration the venue is already full.

Laser Run – Citadella – 2 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.

Registration is still open for some games a/m, so check out the website for more discription where and when (Hungarian-only).

Among the well-known “faces” oat the event are among others Gergely Kiss, world champion and Olympic champion water polo player and Alexandra Szalay-Bobrovniczky –  Deputy Chief of Human Capital of Budapest, István Kovács … alias Koko  – Olympic and World Champion Hungarian Boxer and Bianka Bujakosó – Client service director at ACG Budapest.

Update Aggie Reiter

 

 

Persian Days in the Central Market Hall – Budapest

Central Market Hall

 August,  28. – 30. 2018.

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

District, IX.,, 1-3 Vámház Blvd. – Budapest

Throughout the years of diversity with Hungarian goods, the National Days in the Central Hall Market not only show Hungarians, but to the foreigners giving a hint of other countries  merchandise.

Between August, 28-30, the Peruvians will entertain offer their ornamental belongings, handicraft products, ceramic items, special Persian carpets and many shape of glasses which are included in  the World Heritage. So locals and tourist visitors arriving to the Market Hall may admire the thousand years old traditions and feel a bit like rolling back in time around these items.

On Wednesday, August, 29. at 2 p.m. a live concert will be presented by Nóra Winkler.

Update Aggie Reiter

Mexico Festival @ Budapest 2018.

Mexico Mood in Budapest!

Mark the date to the last week-end … good-bye to August and hit the road to the Mexican colors, lights, shapes, moods, flavors in Budapest

  September, 14 – 16, 2018.
District XI., Bartók Béla Road – Budapest

Mexico’s colors, moods and flavors can be at the fingertips by visiting the festival. May attend at the painters and photo exhibitions also switching over to the workshops. Fiery dance performances, performances and concerts will most probably move the body. Three days  gastronomic delights Mexican cake tastings, Street Taco Mexican Grill at Arriba Taqueria … Spicy meals, for the sweet tooth, alsorts of sweets will make to dance the buds. Movies and stories tell about Mexico. About the exhibition in Budapest will be mentioned the spirit of Frida Kahlo. The children will have the opportunity to create their own artwork inspired graphics by Frida. Also to play a Mexican game! Shoot the ass! – Piñata. Beside many concerts on Friday Réka Tóth and Ágnes Csiki: The Ellas Duo acoustic concert and PERKALAND percussion experience – experience workshop. The 3 day program are full of entertainment.

Participation in the programs is free!

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BUSHO – XIV. International Short Film Festival – Italian Day – Budapest

August, 29.  –  September, 2. 2018.

Italian Cultural Institute – Federico Fellini Hall

District, VIII., 8 Bródy Sándor Street – Budapest

Wednesday, August, 29. –  7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

The BUSHO (Budapest Short) International Short Film is being held for the 14th time in Budapest. In the framework of the Short Film Festival – Italian Day is taking place within the cooperation of  the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Italian National Short Film Center and the Figari Film Festival.

This is an opportunity for the audience to see the Italian short films selected for the occasion introducing also films of the Olbia Figari Film Festival as well. Furthermore during the days of the Festival, including  films of the Portuguese, Estonian, Turkish and Armenian screened at the Institute.

The festival was established in 2004 by a group of young Hungarian filmmakers in order to fill a gap in the category of short film, but over the years it became clear that it was about much more than that. The international breakthrough came rapidly on the 3rd festival in 2007 when shorts were screened from 45 countries.
The number of entries in fiction, animation and experimental category is gradually increasing, in 2011 there were 962 shorts selected by the pre-jury of which 90 made it to the competition. Beside the competition and informational program have plenty of festival screenings, selections of film universities, feature films, film-and all-art workshops in the program. The aim of the “BUSHO” festival is to give ground to young filmmakers for they can introduce, create and together can make a new European Value.

No registration in advance is needed  the access is free of charge.

Update Aggie Reiter

Dreher 5th Beer Factory Festival – Budapest – 2018

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Not too many breweries … probably around the world … can tell about themselves that their breweries are holding annual gigs with presenting new beers and at the same time offering brewery house tour to their visitors!

Saturday, September 1. from 2 p.m. to Sunday, September, 2. 02 a.m.

Beer and Music connect people … experience yourself at the DreherFest!

Black Plum, Red Ale, IPA, Tropical Mango and Unfiltered will feature fantastic beers, offering  some never before tasted beer specialties specially developed for this day by Dreher. In addition, to the occasion of the jubilee, they made even an edible birthday surprise by the organizers … the dream become true by Daniel Sass to produce the Dreher Bak malt made cookies and the first arriving 555 visitors entering will receive as a gift to taste it.

Visit the cultic Brewery House on a tour between 2 p.m.- 6 p.m.  and take a look behind the legendary walls of the brewery with Dreher colleagues, pour yourself a cool draft beer on the tap.

From 2 p.m. till 6 p-.m. SUHANJ! Foundation programs, Retur Pack Games, Drink responsibly program.

The most popular Hungarian festival bands will be on the main stage such as: Cloud 9+, Magashegyi Underground, Bëlga, Kelemen Kabátban, Lóci Játszik (4.30 p.m. – 00.30 a.m.) and DJ parties after midnight closing at 2 a.m. At the small stage DreherFeszt Explorer talent show.

Well done by the Dreher brewery to keep in mind by  supporting their visitors to No Drink and Drive  in approaching  back-and-forth to the DreherFest with free buses to run every 30 minutes in front of the Dreher Factory between Örs vezér square – Metro Stadion.

Sorry teenagers, but entry only over 18 years of age! But over time you can try out the Dreher beers yourself.

Tickets are available for purchase up to August, 31. for 2000HUF through internet, then after on the spot for 2500HUF. With each entry ticket a coupon entitles 0,5 litre of beer.

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Red Bull Kayak Paddling Sprint @ Budapest – 2018.

On Saturday, September, 1, between 2.15 p.m. till 7 p.m. worth visiting the world’s best kayak kennels at the City Park Lake (Lake Városliget), watching a guaranteed, lasting experience of what they are capable to do through paddling 100 meters.

The Red Bull Kayak Paddling Sprint calling the fans and audience to watch and cheer to the multiple domestic competitors. Within the show including Sándor Tótka and Anna Karász will prove their speed is unmatchable with their kayak in the water at the Budapest’s pond. At the event will  pay honor of many Hungarian legends of the sport, including Botond Storcz and Zoltán Kammerer three-time Olympic champion kayaks.

Of course, there will be not missing the excitement on the mainland as well, including an extreme trials show. The bravest ones can also give it a try of the water sports equipments.

Participation is free, but the number of seats is limited and they are occupied first in order of arrival.

Update Aggie Reiter

The 4th Cholent Festival @ Budapest – 2018.

As I make it!

The 4th Jewish Gastronomy Festival – 2018.
Sunday, August, 26. from 11 a.m. till 9 p.m.

As in the previous years coming up at the last week-end in August the real kosher gastrofestival in Budapest will be held at the same place at the District, VII. Kazinczy Street. The event offers you a traditional diverse gustatory journey. The venue is in a friendly and familiar atmosphere and enjoy known and unknown favorite Jewish food. You just have to let yourself be guided by all your senses! Now how does this make you feel in advance?

The event can be enjoyable of all ages. The visitors can discover on site the kosher cuisine, have a taste of the Shabbat dishes, furthermore the traditional Jewish foods known around the world. The Klezmer music is also known around the world and the Klezmer band on the spot playing music during the whole day. The little ones, children are not left out in the whirl of activities at the special KidZone set for their entertainment.

The festival is organized by the Unified Hungarian Jewish Congregation (EMIH). (In 2004, the Unified Hungarian Jewish Congregation (EMIH) was established in Budapest by the members and followers of the Chabad Lubavitch Movement. Representing the young generation in search of its ancient roots, EMIH combines authentic values and traditions with openness and a dynamic intellectual approach.)

Worthwhile to go have taste for those who do not follow the Jewish tradition.

The event is free, no tickets are required!

Update and snap Aggie Reiter