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Monday December 26, 2011

Berlin Event

'Les Pêcheurs de Perles' Premieres At Deutsche Oper

by Rebecca Schmid

December 26, 2011 • The Deutsche Oper, for its "premiere production" of the opera Pecheurs de Perles, presented a concert performance that allowed the company to maintain its high standard for leading soloists.

Thursday December 22, 2011

Berlin Daily Life

Why So Many H&M's In Berlin?

by Miriam Widman

December 22, 2011 • Take a breather during the busiest shopping season of the year and you might notice one store that pops up everywhere. 104,1 contributor, Miriam Widman, began to wonder why there were so many H&M clothing stores in Berlin.

Tuesday December 20, 2011

Kirsten Harms' 'Tannhäuser' At The Deutsche Oper

Kirsten Harms' "Tannhäuser" debuted this month at the Deutsche Oper. Matthias Horn/Deutsche Oper Berlin hide caption

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Matthias Horn/Deutsche Oper Berlin

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Kirsten Harms' 'Tannhäuser' At The Deutsche Oper

by Rebecca Schmid

December 20, 2011 • Kirsten Harms' 2008 production of "Tannhäuser," which was revived last season, took the stage again this month. The opera boldly challenges the subjugation of the feminine principle. Kirsten Harms' "Tannhäuser" at the Deutsche Oper is saved from aesthetic failure by its compelling music.

Monday December 19, 2011

Travel

A Mongolian Yurt Comes to Berlin

by Tam Eastley

December 19, 2011 • Globetrotter, the outdoors store at Rathaus Steglitz, has set up a traditional Mongolian yurt, or tent. Visitors can learn about Mongolian culture, history, art and customs.

Wednesday December 14, 2011

Berlin Daily Life

A Foreigner's Guide To Christmas In Berlin

by Tam Eastley

December 14, 2011 • For those new to Germany and German traditions, Christmas can be as confusing as it is exciting. Why? In part because Germany celebrates Christmas not with a one gift-giver but two: St. Nikolaus and the Christkind, or Christ child.

Monday December 12, 2011

Music

Monthly Music Tip: Peter Bonev's Bulgarian Bagpipes

by Anouschka Pearlman

December 12, 2011 • This month's music tip features Peter Bonev, one of Bulgaria's most acclaimed bagpipe players. Bonev will be performing this Thursday at Haus der Sinne in Prenzlauer Berg.

Friday December 9, 2011

German General Interest

Berlin's Interior Minster Call For Ban On NPD

by Jennifer Collins

December 9, 2011 • Berlin's newly appointed Interior Minister, Frank Henkel, recently called for a ban on the populist NPD party. A series of murders by an NPD ex-party functionary have increased the call to put an end the party.

Thursday December 8, 2011

Berlin Event

This Weekend, Berlin's 'Min to Max' Architecture Symposium

by Jennifer Collins

December 8, 2011 • The international architecture symposium, Min to Max, will bring together architects, artists, and activists from all over the world this weekend. Influential architects attending the conference include the New York Times' critic, Michael Kimmelman, Anne Lacaton, and many others.

Wednesday December 7, 2011

Berlin Daily Life

I Violated The Badeordnung

by Miriam Widman

December 7, 2011 • 104,1's newest contributor, Miriam Widman, writes about violating the Badeordnung at Stadtbad Wilmersdorf; the shame, the fear, and why she'll never forget her bathing suit again.

Monday December 5, 2011

Music

Austro-Hungarian Nostalgie At The Berlin Philharmonic

by Rebecca Schmid

December 5, 2011 • Hungarian conductor and composer, Ivan Fischer, made a guest appearance with the Berlin Philharmonic this past Friday. He is preparing to step in as music director of Berlin's Konzerthaus next season.

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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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

Monthly Music Tip: 'Talking Africa'

Vocalist Mfa-Kera and guitarist Mike Russell performing from their album Talking Africa. Gudrun Ardnt hide caption

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Music

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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Florian Niedermeier

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.

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