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Wednesday June 13, 2012

Travel

Berlin's 'Tropical Islands': Vacationing Inside A Dome

June 13, 2012 • 104,1's travel contributor, Tam Eastley, recently took a short, 60 kilometer trip south of Berlin to an enormous dome. There, she found palm trees, 26 Celsius heat, a rainforest, and sunbathers.

Berlin's 'Tropical Islands': Vacationing Inside A Dome

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Wednesday May 30, 2012

Berlin Community Event

'ArtFacts.net': The Methodology And Controversy Of Marek Claassen

May 30, 2012 • Marek Claasson, one of Europe's foremost media entrepreneurs, recently gave a talk in Berlin on ArtFacts.net, an artist-run non-profit that fosters community-building and support for American creatives based in Berlin.

Thursday January 26, 2012

Berlin Community Event

Monthly Music Tip: Yodeler Doreen Kutzke

January 26, 2012 • This month's music tip features Berlin's country yodeling queen, Doreen Kutzke. This weekend, this singer is hosting a 4-hour yodeling workshop at Jodelschule Kreuzberg.

Friday September 16, 2011

Travel

'Rixdorfer Strohballenrollen': Part 2, The Thrilling Conclusion

September 16, 2011 • The long awaited 178th annual Rixdorfer Strohballenrollen Competition, also known as "Popráci," took place this last weekend. 104,1's travel writer, Tam Eastley, visited the hay barrel rolling festival to take part in the action.

Friday September 9, 2011

Travel

This Weekend In Berlin: 'Rixdorfer Strohballenrollen Festival' Part 1

September 9, 2011 • 104,1's Tam Eastley recently stumbled upon a strange little German Dorffestival: the annual Rixdorf Strohballenrolle, or Hay Barrel Rolling Festival. The streets were littered with hay, ska music, petting zoo goats, and breakdancing children. The festival is celebrating its 178th year Saturday, September 10th.

Friday July 8, 2011

Travel

A Canadian In Berlin: Rediscovering A Country I Left Behind

July 8, 2011 • Last week, Canada celebrated its 144th birthday. In Berlin, Canadian native Tam Eastley wanted to do something Canadian, experience her culture, and be patriotic. But she wondered, "What exactly is Canadian culture?"

Tuesday June 28, 2011

Travel

How To Travel To Turkey In Berlin

June 28, 2011 • World traveler and newest 104,1 contributor Tam Eastley takes a trip to the lively Turkish Market in Neukoelln. After visiting the markets in Izmir, Eastley says Neukoelln's market is the real deal.

Tuesday May 3, 2011

Berlin Community Event

May Day Protesters Vocal But Mostly Peaceful

May 3, 2011 • This past weekend marked another round of May Day protests across Germany, most of which were based in trendy Kreuzberg and Neukoelln. Though most of the demonstrations were peaceful, some 7,000 police were dispatched to quell small pockets of violence.

Tuesday February 15, 2011

Berlin Community Event

Hertie School Hosts Panel Discussion On The Human Rights Situation In Egypt

February 15, 2011 • The Hertie School And Human Rights Watch, A Panel Discusses The Human Rights Situation In Egypt.

Friday February 11, 2011

Berlin Community Event

New Thriller 'Margin Call' Premieres Tonight At The Berlinale Palast

February 11, 2011 • The cast and crew of Margin Call gave a press conference this morning at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. Listen to what director J.C. Chandor and actor Kevin Spacey have to say about their film. Margin Call will be premiering tonight as part of the Competition section.

Listen To An Interview With Kevin Spacey

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