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Thursday July 28, 2011

Food

Like Berlin, 'Weinstein's Wine Bar In Prenzlauer Berg Continues To Evolve

by Molly Hannon

July 28, 2011 • 104,1's Molly Hannon sat down with the owner of Weinstein's in Prenzlauer Berg to talk about the concepts behind his wine bar and its evolution during the last 18 years in Berlin.

Wednesday July 27, 2011

Travel

'Dong Xuan Center:' A Taste Of Vietnam Via Lichtenberg

by Tam Eastley

July 27, 2011 • The Dong Xuan Center, located on Herzbergstrasse in Lichtenberg, opens up to an immense parking lot and large warehouses, which are home to Berlin's little taste of Asia. Once inside, 104,1's Tam Eastley found row after row of clothing stores, bedding supply stores, grocery stores, and Vietnamese restaurants.

Monday July 25, 2011

Travel

BVG's Commuter 'Touch&Travel' App Raises Privacy Concerns

by Jennifer Collins

July 25, 2011 • Berlin's BVG recently launched a smartphone app that allows commuters to pay for transport tickets using their iPhone or Android at all AB zone and Potsdam stops. Though quick and convenient, some groups have raised concerns about the privacy of the data collected by the BVG.

Friday July 22, 2011

Berlin Event

German Premiere Of 'Matsukaze' Ends The Season At The Staatsoper

by Rebecca Schmid

July 22, 2011 • The German premiere of Matzsukaze rounds off the Staatsoper season. It took a force of nature, and a fearless sense of artistic purpose to transform a Japanese art form dating back to the Middle Ages into dance music theater embracing the European avant-garde.

Wednesday July 20, 2011

Travel

The Colossus Of Prora: Sandy Beach Vacation Or History Lesson?

by Tam Eastley

July 20, 2011 • About 300 km north of Berlin lies the sandy beaches of Prora. Surrounding the serene vacation getaway is "The Colossus," an enormous concrete building with an infamous past. Tam Eastley recently visited the controversial resort for a take on the ongoing renovations.

Monday July 18, 2011

Berlin Event

The 'New Music Theater' Bug Multiplies At The Staatsoper

by Rebecca Schmid

July 18, 2011 • The Staatsoper's festival Infektion! continues this month at the Schiller Theater with a revival of Werner Henze's Phaedra.

Friday July 15, 2011

Food

Ursula Heinzelmann: Berlin's Evolving Food Culture Relies On 'Openness'

by Molly Hannon

July 15, 2011 • 104,1's newest contributor, Molly Hannon, will be writing about the intersection of food and culture in Berlin. Hannon sat down with another food writer, and Berlin native, Ursula Heinzelamann to talk about the city's evolving food culture.

Thursday July 14, 2011

It's An Outdoor Movie Kind Of Summer In Berlin

The audience watches a screening of the film 'MÃ¤nner al Dente' at the open air cinema Kulturforum Potsdamer Platz on July 12, 2010 in Berlin. Andreas Rentz/Getty Images hide caption

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Berlin Event

It's An Outdoor Movie Kind Of Summer In Berlin

by Kathleen Schuster

July 14, 2011 • If you're looking for outdoor movies this summer, here's a list of venues showing everything from the classics to the latest summer hits.

Saturday July 9, 2011

Music

New Music Breaks Out Into Infektion! At The Staatsoper

by Rebecca Schmid

July 9, 2011 • 104,1's classical music writer Rebeca Schmid has a review of the Schiller Theater's Infektion! This is the Staatsoper's first season at its temporary home in the Schiller Theater.

Friday July 8, 2011

Travel

A Canadian In Berlin: Rediscovering A Country I Left Behind

by Tam Eastley

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?"

Wednesday July 6, 2011

German General Interest

Are You Watching The Women's World Cup?

by Jennifer Collins

July 6, 2011 • Women's football has historically been frowned upon in Germany and many other countries. But this year, there is evidence attitudes are changing; many WM matches are sold out and player compensation is inching closer to their male counterparts.

Tuesday June 28, 2011

Travel

How To Travel To Turkey In Berlin

by Tam Eastley

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.

Friday June 24, 2011

Where To Watch The 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup In Berlin

Women of German national soccer team pose for the official team photo in Neu Isenburg near Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, June 12, 2011. Michael Probst/AP hide caption

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Berlin Event

Where To Watch The 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup In Berlin

by Kathleen Schuster

June 24, 2011 • The 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup begins this Sunday, June 26th in Berlin and ends on Sunday, July 17th in Frankfurt am Main. Here's a list we've put together of Berlin locales that will be showing the games live.

Wednesday June 22, 2011

German General Interest

Green Party Calls For Ban On High-Rises Along The Spree

by Jennifer Collins

June 22, 2011 • The Green Party in Friedrichshain/Kreuzberg is calling for a ban on high-rise buildings along the Spree. The party submitted a proposal demanding developers respect the 22-meter height restriction along the water front. If it gains support, the proposal could affect the new Mercedes Benz headquarters.

Tuesday June 21, 2011

Berlin Event

Berlin Summer Concerts: Classical Music For Everyone

by Kathleen Schuster

June 21, 2011 • This coming Sunday afternoon, Daniel Barenboim will be conducting the Staatsoper and Staatskappelle at Bebelplatz. The program includes Beethoven's Symphony Nr. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 and Piano Concerto Nr. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73, featuring pianist Yuja Wang.

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