Life in Berlin http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104686340&ft=1&f=104686340 This is NPR FM Berlin. Here you'll find short features reporting on the vibrant arts and cultural scene in Berlin. Mach Spass! en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:11:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Life in Berlin http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104686340&ft=1&f=104686340 yes Soccer Fans Scrap Sports Commentary For Organ Music Berlin's streets came to a halt as Berliners squeezed themselves into neighborhood bars to watch the European Soccer Championship. But at Lausitzerplatz in Kreuzberg, Emmanus Church was the main attraction. Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:11:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/07/09/156498087/soccer-fans-scrap-sports-commentary-for-organ-music?ft=1&f=104686340 http://www.npr.org/2012/07/09/156498087/soccer-fans-scrap-sports-commentary-for-organ-music?ft=1&f=104686340 Berlin's streets came to a halt as Berliners squeezed themselves into neighborhood bars to watch the European Soccer Championship. But at Lausitzerplatz in Kreuzberg, Emmanus Church was the main attraction. no Berlin's streets came to a halt as Berliners squeezed themselves into neighborhood bars to watch the European Soccer Championship. But at Lausitzerplatz in Kreuzberg, Emmanus Church was the main attraction.

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]]> Spain Dominates Euro 2012 as Germany Showcases Promising Players After 24 days and 31 matches the Euro 2012 is over. It's hard to imagine that Germany would have defeated such a dominating Spanish team. Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/07/02/156150339/spain-dominates-euro-2012-as-germany-showcases-promising-players?ft=1&f=104686340 http://www.npr.org/2012/07/02/156150339/spain-dominates-euro-2012-as-germany-showcases-promising-players?ft=1&f=104686340 After 24 days and 31 matches the Euro 2012 is over. It's hard to imagine that Germany would have defeated such a dominating Spanish team. no After 24 days and 31 matches the Euro 2012 is over. It's hard to imagine that Germany would have defeated such a dominating Spanish team.

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]]> Traveling with Berlin Muslim Youth to Israel "Traveling with Muslim Youth to Israel " - a 30 minute German documentary, was part of this years Jewish Film Festival in Berlin. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:31:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/06/26/155780174/traveling-with-berlin-muslim-youth-to-israel?ft=1&f=104686340 http://www.npr.org/2012/06/26/155780174/traveling-with-berlin-muslim-youth-to-israel?ft=1&f=104686340 "Traveling with Muslim Youth to Israel " - a 30 minute German documentary, was part of this years Jewish Film Festival in Berlin. 0 no "Traveling with Muslim Youth to Israel " - a 30 minute German documentary, was part of this years Jewish Film Festival in Berlin.

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]]> Germany Beats The Netherlands 2-1 The German football team is one of the top picks to win the Euro Cup 2012. Striker Mario Gomez has already kicked the German team into the quarter finals, beating equally strong teams from Portugal and the Netherlands. So far, the fans haven't been disappointed. Fri, 15 Jun 2012 09:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/06/14/155049049/germany-beats-the-netherlands-2-1?ft=1&f=104686340 http://www.npr.org/2012/06/14/155049049/germany-beats-the-netherlands-2-1?ft=1&f=104686340 The German football team is one of the top picks to win the Euro Cup 2012. Striker Mario Gomez has already kicked the German team into the quarter finals, beating equally strong teams from Portugal and the Netherlands. So far, the fans haven't been disappointed. no The German football team is one of the top picks to win the Euro Cup 2012. Striker Mario Gomez has already kicked the German team into the quarter finals, beating equally strong teams from Portugal and the Netherlands. So far, the fans haven't been disappointed.

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]]> 'Szimpla Musiksalon': Filling A Niche In Berlin's Music Scene Last year, Hungarian Attila Kiss opened Szimpla Musiksalon on Revalerstr. 99 in Friedrichshain. Like its precursor in Budapest, Szimpla Musiksalon aspires to be a cultural community area with film, dance, and concerts. Patrons say the club is filling a niche in the Berlin music scene. Fri, 15 Jun 2012 09:36:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/06/14/155034332/szimpla-musiksalon-filling-a-niche-in-berlins-music-scene?ft=1&f=104686340 http://www.npr.org/2012/06/14/155034332/szimpla-musiksalon-filling-a-niche-in-berlins-music-scene?ft=1&f=104686340 Last year, Hungarian Attila Kiss opened Szimpla Musiksalon on Revalerstr. 99 in Friedrichshain. Like its precursor in Budapest, Szimpla Musiksalon aspires to be a cultural community area with film, dance, and concerts. Patrons say the club is filling a niche in the Berlin music scene. no Last year, Hungarian Attila Kiss opened Szimpla Musiksalon on Revalerstr. 99 in Friedrichshain. Like its precursor in Budapest, Szimpla Musiksalon aspires to be a cultural community area with film, dance, and concerts. Patrons say the club is filling a niche in the Berlin music scene.

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]]> Inspired By Twitter, Filmmaker Records Stories In 140 Seconds Inspired by Twitter, filmmaker Mia Meyer and her colleague started a website that films Twitter users sharing stories in 140 seconds. Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:51:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/06/06/154427178/inspired-by-twitter-filmmaker-records-stories-in-140-seconds?ft=1&f=104686340 http://www.npr.org/2012/06/06/154427178/inspired-by-twitter-filmmaker-records-stories-in-140-seconds?ft=1&f=104686340 Inspired by Twitter, filmmaker Mia Meyer and her colleague started a website that films Twitter users sharing stories in 140 seconds. no Inspired by Twitter, filmmaker Mia Meyer and her colleague started a website that films Twitter users sharing stories in 140 seconds.

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]]> Berlin Restaurant Experiments With Virtual Currency At Room 77 in Kreuzberg, you can expect to pay 2 Bitcoin for a cheeseburger. The Texas-inspired eatery is the only restaurant in Germany accepting the virtual currency. Using Bitcoin, the customer pays via a computer or smart phone. The Bitcoin is then sent encrypted to ensure it can't be hacked. Fri, 01 Jun 2012 11:36:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/06/01/154140277/berlin-restaurant-experiments-with-virtual-currency?ft=1&f=104686340 http://www.npr.org/2012/06/01/154140277/berlin-restaurant-experiments-with-virtual-currency?ft=1&f=104686340 At Room 77 in Kreuzberg, you can expect to pay 2 Bitcoin for a cheeseburger. The Texas-inspired eatery is the only restaurant in Germany accepting the virtual currency. Using Bitcoin, the customer pays via a computer or smart phone. The Bitcoin is then sent encrypted to ensure it can't be hacked. no At Room 77 in Kreuzberg, you can expect to pay 2 Bitcoin for a cheeseburger. The Texas-inspired eatery is the only restaurant in Germany accepting the virtual currency. Using Bitcoin, the customer pays via a computer or smart phone. The Bitcoin is then sent encrypted to ensure it can't be hacked.

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]]> Soccer Pioneer Builds Her Own Revolution In Egypt Egyptian soccer pioneer Sahar El-Hawary recently stopped in Berlin to speak at a "Discover Football" conference before making her way to the women's Champions League Final in Munich. El-Hawary was the first female member of the Egyptian Football Federation and the first women's referee in North Africa. Thu, 24 May 2012 15:13:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/23/153512361/soccer-pioneer-builds-her-own-revolution-in-egypt?ft=1&f=104686340 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/23/153512361/soccer-pioneer-builds-her-own-revolution-in-egypt?ft=1&f=104686340 Egyptian soccer pioneer Sahar El-Hawary recently stopped in Berlin to speak at a "Discover Football" conference before making her way to the women's Champions League Final in Munich. El-Hawary was the first female member of the Egyptian Football Federation and the first women's referee in North Africa. no Egyptian soccer pioneer Sahar El-Hawary recently stopped in Berlin to speak at a "Discover Football" conference before making her way to the women's Champions League Final in Munich. El-Hawary was the first female member of the Egyptian Football Federation and the first women's referee in North Africa.

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]]> 'Berlin Sampler': Documenting Berlin's Rebellious Music History Kaffee Burger in Mitte recently hosted a launch for <em>Berlin Sampler</em>, a book that traces over 100 years of musical works in Berlin and the events that shaped them. Tue, 15 May 2012 13:17:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/14/152671633/berlin-sampler-documenting-berlins-rebellious-music-history?ft=1&f=104686340 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/14/152671633/berlin-sampler-documenting-berlins-rebellious-music-history?ft=1&f=104686340 Kaffee Burger in Mitte recently hosted a launch for <em>Berlin Sampler</em>, a book that traces over 100 years of musical works in Berlin and the events that shaped them. no Kaffee Burger in Mitte recently hosted a launch for Berlin Sampler, a book that traces over 100 years of musical works in Berlin and the events that shaped them.

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]]> From Brooklyn to Berlin, Pianist Explores New Jazz Benny Lackner, a jazz pianist and composer based in Berlin, has released a new album, <em>Cachuma</em>. The songs are inspired by places in Berlin and his journey back to his roots. Thu, 03 May 2012 11:02:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/01/151783473/from-brooklyn-to-berlin-pianist-explores-new-jazz?ft=1&f=104686340 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/01/151783473/from-brooklyn-to-berlin-pianist-explores-new-jazz?ft=1&f=104686340 Benny Lackner, a jazz pianist and composer based in Berlin, has released a new album, <em>Cachuma</em>. The songs are inspired by places in Berlin and his journey back to his roots. no Benny Lackner, a jazz pianist and composer based in Berlin, has released a new album, Cachuma. The songs are inspired by places in Berlin and his journey back to his roots.

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]]> Don't Like Going To The Gym? Try The Hula Hoop Hoopla!Berlin was established by Canadian Balazs Ari, a former mountain bike racer, and his girlfriend six years ago. They teach weekly classes of the "hoop-dance," a freestyle hooping exercise that starts on the waist and then moves up and down the body. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:39:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/04/16/150735222/dont-like-going-to-the-gym-try-the-hula-hoop?ft=1&f=104686340 http://www.npr.org/2012/04/16/150735222/dont-like-going-to-the-gym-try-the-hula-hoop?ft=1&f=104686340 Hoopla!Berlin was established by Canadian Balazs Ari, a former mountain bike racer, and his girlfriend six years ago. They teach weekly classes of the "hoop-dance," a freestyle hooping exercise that starts on the waist and then moves up and down the body. no Hoopla!Berlin was established by Canadian Balazs Ari, a former mountain bike racer, and his girlfriend six years ago. They teach weekly classes of the "hoop-dance," a freestyle hooping exercise that starts on the waist and then moves up and down the body.

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]]> Berlin's 'Rice Up,' Healthy Fast Food With A European Touch Directly on the U-Bahn platform of Schoenleinstrasse, Rice Up serves a selection of Onigiri, based on the traditional Japanese fillings. Some Berliners are calling the "healthy fast food" option the best grab and go snack in the city. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/04/16/150722836/berlins-rice-up-healthy-fast-food-with-a-european-touch?ft=1&f=104686340 http://www.npr.org/2012/04/16/150722836/berlins-rice-up-healthy-fast-food-with-a-european-touch?ft=1&f=104686340 Directly on the U-Bahn platform of Schoenleinstrasse, Rice Up serves a selection of Onigiri, based on the traditional Japanese fillings. Some Berliners are calling the "healthy fast food" option the best grab and go snack in the city. no Directly on the U-Bahn platform of Schoenleinstrasse, Rice Up serves a selection of Onigiri, based on the traditional Japanese fillings. Some Berliners are calling the "healthy fast food" option the best grab and go snack in the city.

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]]> Berlin's 'Pictoplasma' Festival Explores Visual Culture, Animation The Pictoplasma Festival, a festival dedicated to visual culture, begins this Wednesday in Berlin with main venues at the Babylon and HBC. Pictoplasma is a meeting ground for illustrators, animators, designers, and artists from all over the world. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:42:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/04/05/150071076/berlins-pictoplasma-festival-explores-visual-culture-animation?ft=1&f=104686340 http://www.npr.org/2012/04/05/150071076/berlins-pictoplasma-festival-explores-visual-culture-animation?ft=1&f=104686340 The Pictoplasma Festival, a festival dedicated to visual culture, begins this Wednesday in Berlin with main venues at the Babylon and HBC. Pictoplasma is a meeting ground for illustrators, animators, designers, and artists from all over the world. no The Pictoplasma Festival, a festival dedicated to visual culture, begins this Wednesday in Berlin with main venues at the Babylon and HBC. Pictoplasma is a meeting ground for illustrators, animators, designers, and artists from all over the world.

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]]> Documenting The Sound Of Berlin Some sounds in Berlin, like the S-Bahn, are unmistakable. Londoner, Peter Cusack, who is currently taking part in the Berlin Artists in Residence Program DAAD, is recording some of his favorite sounds in the city. His project, "Berlin's Favorite Sounds" will be playing at Schlossplatz until the 26th of May. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:44:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/26/149409770/documenting-the-sound-of-berlin?ft=1&f=104686340 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/26/149409770/documenting-the-sound-of-berlin?ft=1&f=104686340 Some sounds in Berlin, like the S-Bahn, are unmistakable. Londoner, Peter Cusack, who is currently taking part in the Berlin Artists in Residence Program DAAD, is recording some of his favorite sounds in the city. His project, "Berlin's Favorite Sounds" will be playing at Schlossplatz until the 26th of May. no Some sounds in Berlin, like the S-Bahn, are unmistakable. Londoner, Peter Cusack, who is currently taking part in the Berlin Artists in Residence Program DAAD, is recording some of his favorite sounds in the city. His project, "Berlin's Favorite Sounds" will be playing at Schlossplatz until the 26th of May.

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]]> One Berliner Sees 'A New Renaissance' In Knitting After working in a law office in Lithuania, Ruta Sluskaite decided to open her own knitting store in Friedrichshain. Berlin Wollen offers a wide selection of wool, mainly from Lithuania, but also local wool from Brandenburg. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:35:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/14/148609600/one-berliner-sees-a-new-renaissance-in-knitting?ft=1&f=104686340 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/14/148609600/one-berliner-sees-a-new-renaissance-in-knitting?ft=1&f=104686340 After working in a law office in Lithuania, Ruta Sluskaite decided to open her own knitting store in Friedrichshain. Berlin Wollen offers a wide selection of wool, mainly from Lithuania, but also local wool from Brandenburg. no After working in a law office in Lithuania, Ruta Sluskaite decided to open her own knitting store in Friedrichshain. Berlin Wollen offers a wide selection of wool, mainly from Lithuania, but also local wool from Brandenburg.

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