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Wednesday November 30, 2011

Berlin's 'C3' Brings Classical Underground

The musical group Victoire, features Missy Mazzoli, composer/keyboardist, Olivia De Prato, violin, Eileen Mack, clarinet, Lorna Krier, keyboards, and Eleonore Oppenheim on double bass. Stephan S. Taylor/Artefakt hide caption

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Music

Berlin's 'C3' Brings Classical Underground

by Rebecca Schmid

November 30, 2011 • The C3 Festival returned for its second iteration this past weekend. The festival hopes to provide a platform for today's post-classical, neo-contemplative, electronic spiritual movement.

Monday November 28, 2011

Food

'Barcomi's': How Food Shapes Who And Where We Are

by Molly Hannon and Gianna Banducci

November 28, 2011 • Barcomi's, a deli, bakery, and coffee roastery in Berlin, offers a story of culture, owing to the mix of ethnic influences on its owner, Cynthia Barcomi. Over the past 17 years, the American baker, cookbook author and businesswoman has bridged the gap between culinary customs through her desserts.

Monday November 14, 2011

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Monthly Music Tip: 'Talking Africa'

by Anouschka Pearlman

November 14, 2011 • This month's music tip looks at vocalist Mfa-Kera and guitarist Mike Russell's latest album release, Talking Africa. The duo will be performing this Friday at Quasimodo.

Thursday November 10, 2011

Markthalle Neun's Resurrection In Berlin

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Food

Markthalle Neun's Resurrection In Berlin

by Abigail Wick

November 10, 2011 • Kreuzberg's newly reopened Markthalle Neun is a commercial experiment in economic and social justice.

Tuesday November 8, 2011

Music

The MCO Gets Radial In Berlin

by Rebecca Schmid

November 8, 2011 • This past Saturday, the Mahler Chamber Orchestra joined with the alternative arts space Radialsystem for its first "Radiale Nacht," a rotating program of 20th century repertoire.

Friday November 4, 2011

German General Interest

'Little-Known Rebel' Georg Elser Memorial Unveiled

by Rachel Beddow

November 4, 2011 • Ulrich Klages, a Berlin-based artist, was selected in a recent competition to design a monument for this little-known rebel, Georg Elser. In November of 1939, Elser, a carpenter and loner, attempted to assassinate Adolf Hitler in a Munich beer hall.

Thursday November 3, 2011

Music

A 'Wozzeck' That Makes Your Skin Crawl

by Rebecca Schmid

November 3, 2011 • Rebecca Schmid explores Andrea Breth's remake of Alban Berg's haunting "Wozzeck." First premiering in Berlin in 1925, the opera was an instant controversy as a result of its dark nature.

Wednesday October 26, 2011

Music

The Deutsche Oper Unveils A Sleek Don Carlo

by Rebecca Schmid

October 26, 2011 • The Deutsche Oper, for its new production of Don Carlo, has staged the classic Verdi opera in Italian and brought in several singers well-versed in the bel canto tradition. 104,1's classical music writer Rebecca Schmid has the review.

Monday October 24, 2011

Travel

Tajikistan Tearoom: 'Drink Some Tea And Forget Your Troubles'

by Tam Eastley

October 24, 2011 • Snuggled in a small room in the Palais am Festungsgraben is a quiet room of wonders. The Tajikistan Tearoom serves teas from all over the world, ranging from sweet to smoked.

Thursday October 20, 2011

Berlin Event

Monthly Music Tip: Bruno Kliegl And The Glass Harmonica

by Anouschka Pearlman

October 20, 2011 • This month's music tip highlights maestro Bruno Kliegl who will be performing on his glass harmonica at the Kulturzentrum in Prenzlauer Berg. The glass harmonica's popularity did not last beyond the 18th century due to strange rumors that using the instrument caused both musicians and their listeners to go mad.

Monday October 17, 2011

Berlin Event

Occupy Wall Street Sweeps Through Berlin

by Jennifer Collins

October 17, 2011 • This past Saturday, an estimated 10,000 protesters marched from Alexanderplatz to the Reichstag as part of the Occupy Wall Street protests that went global this weekend.

Monday October 10, 2011

Food

A Curious Road From Mercedes-Benz To Veganz

by Abigail Wick

October 10, 2011 • Veganz, Europe's first and only 100% vegan supermarket, opened just a few months ago in Prenzlauer Berg. Since then, it has become a neighborhood institution. Unlike many boutique grocers with top-shelf goods, Veganz offers premium options as well as more reasonably priced versions of the same goods.

Thursday October 6, 2011

German General Interest

Former NPR Berlin Intern Attends Young Journalist Seminar In Frankfurt

by Robert H. Smith

October 6, 2011 • Former NPR Berlin intern Robert H. Smith recently spent 10 days in Frankfurt as part of the Xplore Frankfurt program for young journalists around the world.

Wednesday October 5, 2011

Food

Currywurst: The Evolution Of Berlin's Popular Street Food

by Molly Hannon

October 5, 2011 • Molly Hannon explores the history of Currywurst, the on-the-go food that has survived and thrived for decades on the streets of Berlin. With a past woven both in times of struggle, and in times of rediscovery, currywurst popularity shows no signs of relenting.

Monday October 3, 2011

Travel

Inside The North Korean Film Week

by Tam Eastley

October 3, 2011 • The first annual North Korean film week just wrapped up this weekend. Twenty-one films from North Korea were screened for German audiences -the first film retrospective of its kind anywhere in the world.