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Dream Library Project: Call for Donations and Supports
The Dream Library Project (DLP) donates libraries for children in underfinanced schools and children shelters across Vietnam. By igniting the project, Vietnamese Dream Volunteers (VDVs) is eliminating the inequality in books accessibility among groups of children. We hold a strong belief that having fun with educational books available in donated libraries will encourage reading skill improvement, independent learning, and a lifelong passion for reading.
Formerly known as “Books for mountainous children” or “Books for poor children in Hue”, the project has put thousands of books and stationeries in hand of eager kids in need throughout Vietnam since its introduction in 2011.In 2013, the project initiated new approach going along with new name, that focuses on setting up libraryin everyclassroom called “Dream Library” for easily accessible books.
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Our project locations
In the North:
1. Dong Nghe Primary School, Dong Nghe commune, Da Bac Dist., Hoa Binh province
2. Dong Nghe Boarding Secondary School, Dong Nghe commune, Da Bac Dist., Hoa Binh province
3. Nan Sin Primary School, Nan Sin commune, Simacai Dist., Lao Cai province
4. Nan Sin Secondary School, Nan Sin commune, Simacai Dist., Lao Cai province
5. Sin Cheng I Primary School, Sin Cheng commune, Simacai Dist., Lao Cai province
6. Sin Cheng II Primary School, Sin Cheng commune, Simacai Dist., Lao Cai province
In the Central
1. Phu Thuong 2 poor and excellent children Shelter, Phu Thuong commune, Phu Vang Dist., Thua Thien Hue province
2. Phu Da Primary school, Phu Da commune, Phu Vang Dist, Thua Thien Hue province
3. Phu Thuong 2 Primary school, Phu Thuong commune, Phu Vang Dist., Thua Thien Hue Province
In The South
1. Bien Gioi B Primary school, Bien Gioi commune, Chau Thanh Dist., Tay Ninh province.
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How you can help
Your strong support would go along the way to make our project successful. We welcome both in kind and in cash donations. Please visit our website for more detail about the project.
Please registerhere if you want to place donation.
About Vietnamese Dream Volunteers:
Vietnamese Dream Volunteers (VDV), is a non-profit, non-governmental, volunteer organization, which was established in Oct 2011.We envision a image of “Vietnamese Dream” – the dream about Vietnam as a peaceful, developed, progressive and sustainable country. To achieve this goal, we focus on children education through library projects implementation as we understand that education is key motivator for development.
For further information, please email to giacmovietnam.vn@gmail.com.
Youth Melody Program in April – Contemporary Dance
Mon 29 Apr 2013, 8 pm
HCMC Opera House
Youth Melody program in April introduces contemporary dance to young people. Besides two popular works: Water, The puzzles of a dream, the program will introduce two latest works of the two choreographers Phuc Hai and Phuc Hung: “Tram”, “Yesterday”.
The purpose of the program:
- Introduction of a deeper and broader view to the youth about dance.
- What is contemporary dance (modern Ballet), and what is the difference between contemporary dance and modern dance?
- The formation and development of Modern dance of Theatre.
- What do Choreographer and contemporary dancer imply in their way of creativity and expression, how does it differ from other types?
- How is the message of contemporary dance given to the audience?
Contact us for free tickets:
Student Support Center HCMC
33 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai – Ben Nghe Ward – District 1 – Ho Chi Minh City.
Tel: 08.38274709
HCMC Opera House
No. 7 Lam Son Square, D.1, HCMC
New Screening Schedule: “Helsinki, Forever” and “Goodnight Sofia”
HCMC:
Fri 26 Apr, 8 pm: Screening of “Helsinki, Forever”
Sat 27 Apr, 8 pm: Screening of “Goodnight Sofia”
Ca Phe Thu Bay
1st Floor @ Trung Nguyen Cafe – 19B Pham Ngoc Thach, HCMC
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Hanoi:
Fri 3 May, 8 pm: Screening of “Helsinki, Forever”
Sat 4 May, 8 pm: Screening of “Goodnight Sofia”
Goethe Institut Hanoi (Screening Room)
56-58 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Hanoi
The Onion Cellar has just announced the new schedule for the screenings of ”Helsinki, Forever” and “Goodnight Sofia”. This is the next chapter in their “The City Limits” series focusing on the theme of ‘cities’ (starting last summer with two screenings of Copenhagen Dreams).
Free entry.
Music Night Breakout at Rooftop
Tue 30 Apr 2013, from 8.30 pm
The Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
Celebrate Mayday with DJ Slim V, the talented DJ that has just rocked the Hanoi Sound Stuff Festival 2013), Flutist Huyen Trang (Vietnam’s got talent) and Giang Popper (Vietnam’s got talent) to experience the amazing combination of flute and electronic music.
Program as below:
- 8.30 – 9.30 pm: DJ Slim V
- 9.30 pm: Open act: Flute Solo Performance
- 9.33 pm: Huyen Trang solo flute + beatboxing
- 9.45 pm: Flute & DJ
- 9.50 pm till late: DJ Slim V
Free entry.
Contact: The Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
Address: 19th floor, Pacific Place, 83B Ly Thuong Kiet street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Phone to reserve: 043 946 1901 – Hotline: 091 370 6966 – 0123 954 9900
Email: therooftop@vnn.vn
Simon Starling’s Class Visits Goethe-Institut
25 and 26 Apr 2013, 1.30 – 6 pm and 7 – 9 pm
Goethe-Institut Hanoi
56-58 Nguyễn Thái Học
Ba Đình, Hà Nội
On April 25th and 26th, Simon Starling and his students invite everyone interested to participate in open workshops and sharing of experiences in the form of a collaborative market, joined by a member of the Superflex artist group, Rasmus Nielsen.
The two-day program:
During both of the days, a “Market” platform is presented. A reading corner with a small selection of books previously published by the students, a viewing station with videos taken by the students in Vietnam during the project, plus an ongoing workshop focused on techniques of building the class’ mobile tent.
The tent, as the central and modular space of the project, is being constructed with bamboo, fabric and principals of Tensegrity (which uses isolated parts compressed within a net of continuous tension to make a very light collapsable structure). As a group of artists each with there own approaches, a continual pressing of the reset button occurs through discussions and questioning the best responses to each step along the way. The tent as on-going process can be re and deconstructed on this occasion for feedback and input from all people in attendance, where questions of participation, conflict and spatiality can also be challenged and negotiated.
At Noon On Thursday and Friday, please join us for a mutual dialogue about experiences and perceptions of public and private space and how they may relate to the street as a dynamic threshold. The Städelschule students, coming from different backgrounds and countries, start with threads that lead from simple activities happening in the streets of Hanoi — like crossing, eating and gathering — which at the first glance appear to be in a contrast with the same activities in Europe. We would like to start from these points to discuss how such activities reflect understandings of urban participation, movements and flows of public/space, and how such activities are respected, demarcated and reflected.
We hope these discussions could shift into a productive activity during the second day of the event, involving the publication and film group of the students and participants.
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On Thursday and Friday, two open participatory exercises will take place, during the “Market” hours, focussing on methods of filmmaking and documentation:
1) Visitors will be invited to generate a simple narrative, a story in any form to be told or retold. Basic guidelines for a Goal>Conflict>Resolution system of image-based storytelling will be provided, and participants will create three short images or ‘shots’ that, assembled together represent a narrative whole.
2) Participants will take to the streets of Hanoi, equipped with a ‘wearable’ camera – a device that records a video image from a perspective other than the traditional human ‘eye level’. A set of simple instructions will lead participants through the city, whilst the camera makes decisions of its own.
The results of these exercises will be continually screened for the visitors at Goethe Institute.
On Thursday, there will be a reading session with local writers where any participants are invited to share their writings to be read and discussed together.
25th April:
13.30 – 18.00 | ‘Market’ – different workshops in the courtyard of Goethe-Institut as described above
16.00 – Reading session together with local writers
19.00 | Talk and screening by Rasmus Nielsen (from the artist group Superflex)
26th April:
13.30 – 18.00 | ‘Market’ – different workshops in the courtyard of Goethe-Institut as described above
17 – 17:30 | ‘Terrain Minimalism’ – Audio/Visual Performance by Jol Thomson
19.00 | Filmscreening and discussion between Simon Starling and Nguyen Trinh Thi with Q&A in the courtyard of Goethe-Institut, among others:
- Film by Nguyen Trinh Thi
- Film by Simon Starling: „Project for a Masquerade (Hiroshima)“
(English with Vietnamese subtitles)
“Life of Pi” Visual Arts Competition
Deadline: 30 May 2013
Join the visual arts competition based on the novel ‘Life of Pi’ by Canadian author Yann Martel. The competition is open to people aged 15 to 25 years old who after reading the book or watching the film ‘Life of Pi’ visually express the central messages or themes from the book or the film. The visual arts may include, but is not limited to, drawing, painting, photography, graphic design and video. The winner will receive a BlackBerry Bold 9900 generously provided by Research In Motion.
Competitors should send their entries to PR Department, Nha Nam JSC, 59 Do Quang St, Trung Hoa, Hanoi, or email to cuocdoicuapi2013@gmail.com. In addition to the first winner, 10 runners-up will receive prizes from the organisers.
For more information, please contact:
Embassy of Canada: Ms. Vu Thi Hai Anh, Email: haianh.vuthi@international.gc.ca
Nha Nam Culture and Communication JSC: Mr. Dang Tran Quan, Email: pr.nhanam@gmail.com
Photography Exhibition “Etonnant Vietnam”
Opening: Thu 25 Apr, 6 pm
Exhibition: 25 Apr – 15 May 2013
L’Espace
24 Trang Tien, Hanoi
What surprises you.
What makes you feel excited.
What seduces you.
Welcome to Photography Exhibition “Etonnant Vietnam” at L’Espace.
DocNet Southeast Asia’s SUMMER SCHOOL 2013
Apply for DocNet Southeast Asia’s SUMMER SCHOOL 2013
Application deadline: 06 May 2013
Get inspired by experienced international film makers and meet your fellow film makers from other Southeast Asian countries at the DocNet Southeast Asia SUMMER SCHOOL.
The 10-day workshop offers you the opportunity to get hands-on advice on your on-going project from renowned film makers from Europe and the region. At the same time the SUMMER SCHOOL is the unique chance to get to know other film makers from Southeast Asia and their projects, exchange knowledge and start a network of film makers in the region.
We are seeking applications of film makers with their documentary projects in pre- production and production for our project development workshop or projects in post-production stage for our editing workshop.
Submissions are free. All costs for participating in the workshop, airfare, accommodation and catering will be covered by Doc Net Southeast Asia.
WHO
Participants must be at least 21 years old.
Participants’ origin country must be one of the following: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand or Vietnam.
Participants should already have made at least 1 documentary film.
Participants are obligated to participate for the whole duration of the “Summer School”.
WHEN:
10 days from June 7-17, 2013
WHERE:
Hanoi, Vietnam
WHAT:
Intensive workshop in documentary filmmaking including one to one sessions with international tutors and group discussion sessions
For more information about the program, vist this website: http://www.goethe.de/ins/id/lp/prj/dns/eve/2013/ssc/cft/enindex.htm
Jazz Concert with Fabien Mary
Wed 24 Apr 2013, 8 pm
L’Espace
24 Trang Tien, Hanoi
Don’t forget the Jazz concert of Fabien Mary tonight in Hanoi. Being nominated the 4th time in a row for Django Reinhardt award for Artist of the year 2011, these days, Fabien is one of the most prominent trumpet players of the European jazz scene.
Tickets:
Ticket price: 120 000 VND
Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 60 000 VND
Tickets are available at L’Espace.
Vu Nhat Tan and Nguyen Thuy Dung’s Intimate Concert
Thu 25 Apr 2013, 8 – 10.30 pm
Manzi Art Space
14 Phan Huy Ich, Hanoi
Blending the traditional Vietnamese đàn tranh with contemporary electronic music, Nguyen Thuy Dung & Vu Nhat Tan’s intimate concert at manzi art space | café | bar this Thursday promises to be a wonderful & magical night.
The young and talented đàn tranh artist Nguyen Thuy Dung has been making waves recently in the music community in Hanoi. With refreshing and open-minded approach to music making, Dung has been praised to have what it takes to revamp the use of this traditional Vietnamese plucked, stringed instrument. As one of Vietnam’s pioneering experimental sound artist & electronic musician, the well-known & respected Vu Nhat Tan needs no further introduction. Having collaborated with various local & international artists, and performed at many festivals throughout Europe, Australia, America & Singapore, Tan will once again bring back to Hanoi his exhilarating sonic work.
This event is co-organized by manzi art space | café | bar, Hanoi Grapvine & Hanoi To Go.
Ticket at door: 100,000 VND.
Call for Residencies and Collaborations
The Black Box is the first active independent artist-run space for experimental and multi-disciplinary performing arts in Vietnam. We provides a plat-form for experimental productions and creative processes including (but not li-mited to) theatre, dance, puppetry, spoken words literature and other multi-disciplinary activities. We also hosts workshops, lectures and collaborations between Vietnamese and international practitioners to raise awareness about performing arts in Vietnam and the world.
We are very proud to have supported artists and production teams from different genres with our facilities, expertise, and network. In the recent years we have hosted various dance, theatre and experimental film projects.
We encourage applications and proposals for a wide range of projects from a diversity of artists, composers, directors, choreographers, film makers, and performers of different cultural and geographic backgrounds. We are open to proposals for all phases of a project, from initial concept to full production.
Depends on the project scale and needs, artists will be supported with our rehearsal & performance space, facilities and accommodation.
Please let us know how we can support and collaborate with you by sending us an email to life.art.vietnam@gmail.com.
Sound, Affect: Vu Nhat Tan, Hoai Anh and Mai Lan Phuong
Wed 24 Apr 2013, 9 pm
ATK
73 a Mai Hac De, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi
A new incarnation of the Vu Nhat Tan Group (VNTG) will take to the stage for the monthly night of experimental electronic sounds from Hanoian musicians.
This month Tan will be joined by both Hoai Anh on electric and acoustic guitars and vocalist Mai Lan Phuong. Her debut will be eagerly anticipated as she adds vocals both abstract and traditional to the heady mix that is the VNTG sound.
Vu Nhat Tan [electronic music]
Hoai Anh [electronic/acoustic guitar and vocals]
Mai Lan Phuong [vocals]
Entry VND100,000 (free before 8pm)
Concert “I Dreamed a Dream”
27 & 28 Apr 2013, 7.30 pm
Worker Theatre
42 Trang Tien, Ha Noi
I dreamed a dream is a fundraising concert to raise fund for children’s smile with special miserable circumstances. The theme of the program is I dreamed a dream – everyone will enjoy the soundtracks of the popular films such as 007, Enchanted, Les Miserable …. with a completely different style!
Please join us for children’s smile.
Ticket
27 Apr 2013 : 500,000vnd ( including teabreak, networking and auction)
28 Apr 2013: 300,000vnd (200.000 vnd for pupils, students) – including 1 voucher of Twitter Beans Coffee
For tickets please contact: Trong Anh: 098 955 9069
(Tickets are available at RMIT International university – 521 Kim Ma, contact Trong Anh)
A Night at the Opera – The Best of Verismo
Thu 25 Apr 2013, 7.30 pm
Hanoi Cinematheque
22A Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội
Come to the screening of the quintessential verismo operas: Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci.
In the second half of the 1800’s more operas were composed based on principles of French naturalism, called verismo in the Italian tradition. They took as their stories the problems that everyday people dealt with, as opposed to the gods and goddesses, kings and other royalty of opera stories a hundred years earlier. Cavalleria Rusticana, composed by Pietro Mascagni, and Pagliacci, composed by Ruggero Leoncavallo, are short one-act operas and are usually performed together as the double bill CAV/PAG. Both of these operas were composed in the 1890s, both works involve jilted lovers who seek and get revenge on their faithless lovers before the opera ends.
The opera will be screened in the original Italian with English subtitles.
For those with membership at the Cinémathèque, make a reservation as usual by phoning the Cinémathèque, daily between 14:30 – 21:00 at 3936-2648. A limited number of tickets are also available through the Opera Guild, send an email to info@hanoioperaguild.com. A donation of VND 60,000 is suggested.
Friday Night with Vietnam Cinema
8 pm every Friday, starting from May to August 2013
Centre for Assistance and Development of Movie Talents
51 Tran Hung Dao Str (4th floor), Hanoi
In recent years, under the project “Cinema Space” of TPD Center, a great number of film screenings have been set up at weekend, many of which have been screenings of Vietnamese movies. Aiming to boost the promotion of Vietnamese cinematic works to to both domestic and foreign audience, TPDCenter has decided to organize screenings of Vietnamese movies every Friday night.
Movies selected for the screenings are outstanding artworks of temporary Vietnamese cinema. The first selected ones are 5 films including Living in fear, Adrift (Director Bui Thac Chuyen) Bi, don’t be Afraid (Phan Dang Di), For June (Nguyen Huu Tuan), Mother’s Soul (Pham Nhue Giang) with English Subtitle.
Different from other non-profit screenings on Saturday afternoon, the program Friday with Vietnam Cinema is a fund-raising event. In this program, we are calling out for audiences’ contributions to continue the operation of TPD Center in the future.
Agenda
19:30: Reception
20:00: Screening
21:55: Discussion with film crew (Optional)
Screening schedule in May
8p.m Friday May 3nd 2013: Adrift
8p.m Friday May 10th 2013: For June
8p.m Friday May 17th 2013: Bi, don’t be afraid
8p.m Friday May 24th 2013: Living in fear
8p.m Friday May 31st 2013: Mother’s Soul
Booking:
Via email ( tpdmovie@gmail.com).
Directly at TPD Center
Via phone : (04) 39336 559
Methods of contribution
Direct donation at TPD Center (for direct booking method).
Home donation (for phone booking)
Suggested Donation 100,000 VND for Foreinger
Facility
Full HD projector (1920×1080)
Wide screen
Digital sound 5.1
27-seat screening room.
Workshop of Character-based Improvisation and Stage Performance Bootcamp
Deadline to register: 30 Apr
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Stage Performance Bootcamp
Deadline to register: 02 May
The Black Box
You are invited to register for 2 courses: Workshop of Character-based Improvisation with Robert Marchand and Stage Performance Bootcamp. For more information about the courses, see below:
1. CHARACTER-BASED IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP WITH ROBERT MARCHAND
as used by British Director MIKE LEIGH
(Naked, Secrets & Lies, Vera Drake, Another Year)
A seven day workshop for actors and directors
In contribution to creating changes and diversifying different film making approaches in Vietnam, BlackBox has collaborated with award winning Australian Film director Robert Marchand to bring about an intensive training workshop in Character-based improvisation.
This intensive workshop is a practical investigation of a unique process. It examines Mike’s – and Robert’s – methods from beginning to end in a dynamic, informative and interactive 7-day workshop. It breaks down this process into logical, easily-absorbed steps. Then the actor creates a character during the workshop, building depth and complexity over several days of improvisations and discussions. Finally, the directors film scenes based on the dramatic work created through the workshop.
“Rob’s inventive use of the Mike Leigh process gives actors the opportunity to experience deeply the state of being in character as opposed to acting the character. The actors found the experience incredibly rewarding, for some it changed the way they approached their acting. Rob has an intuitive, supportive and totally non-judgmental way of bringing the best out of any actor and his blend of process and creativity provides not merely an educational experience but a creative journey for the actors which takes them seamlessly to the point of delivering authentic screen performances.” Kim Krejus, 16th Street Acting Studio
“I was rapt that the course was so informative and hands-on. I thought the blend of the participants was also fantastic and Robert wasn’t too bad a tutor too he he he. I am armed with lots of ideas to incorporate into the rehearsal and scripting process.” Elissa Down, Film Director ‘The Black Balloon’
Workshop Information
Duration: 7 days from 28 May to 3 June 2013
Participants: 10 actors, 5 directors
Registration deadline: 30 April
Fee: 7.350.000VNĐ
Participating criteria
All citizens age 18 to 45
Is an aspiring actor (stage, film), or film maker
Scholarship Application
5 scholarships worth 65% of the full fee are awarded to applicants who are ambitious and talented.
Scholarship applicants should submit the following documents to the given address below:
CV
Cover Letter
Past work example
2. STAGE PERFORMANCE BOOTCAMP
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The stage performance bootcamp, which aims to conduct a final professional performance, is where you can perfect your own performing style and techniques. This workshop will help you make the most from your own ability as a stage performer, encouraging you to act naturally and improve your creativity regardless of the art areas (dance, films, theater…etc.) This will be a revolution in your career.
Some acting techniques include:
Individual and group improvisation
Story telling through body language, voice, music, symbol, ect.
Stage control
Intuitive acting
Story handling
In the process of creation and practice for the performance, participants will receive intensive support from trainers (Phan Ý Ly, Hồ Ngọc Bảo Khiêm) and have chances to improve their own skills.
Workshop information
Number of sessions: 20 (3 hours per session)
Number of participants: 10
Open for applications: May 2nd
Audition day: May 6th
Performance day: May 26th
Discounted Fee: 4,000,000 VND
Selection criteria
All Vietnamese citizens aged from 15 – 40
Have passion and serious attitude to acting
Satisfy criteria of the audition (creativity, expression, interpretation, spontaneity..)
Ensure adequate time for training, rehearsal and performance night
How to apply
An application includes a statement of purpose, 1 photo of recognizable face, 1 CV of personal information (name, DOB, sex), summarizing acting experiences and interests. Applications must sent to life.art.vietnam@gmail.com before 6 p.m, May 2nd.
Audition on May 6th : Only for selected applicants after application screening. The audition includes 2 parts:
a. Personal techniques: Each applicant has 5 minutes to perform personal talent (music, motion, vocal, acting, ect.)
b. Exercises: Applicants do exercises assigned by the selection panel.
REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION CONTACT
Ms. Thu Hiền Tel: 04-62757088, Mobile: 0912081950, email: life.art.vietnam@gmail.com or visit www.theblackbox.vn http://www.facebook.com/blackboxvn
The Black Box
56 Nguyen Khuyen, Hanoi
Email: life.art.vietnam@gmail.com
Website: www.theblackbox.vn
The Academy of Fine Arts “Staedelschule” Frankfurt Visit the Goethe-Institut
25 and 26 Apr 2013, 1.30 – 6 pm and 7 – 9 pm
Goethe-Institut Hanoi
56-58 Nguyễn Thái Học
Ba Đình, Hà Nội
On 25th and 26th April, the students of Städelschule invite everyone interested to participate in open workshops. In the form of a market, there will be several stands where students are going to show and discuss photos, films and books. Furthermore, there will be another stand where participants will be shown how to build tents from different materials (including bamboo).
On both evenings, several short films will be screened in the courtyard of Goethe-Institut. Besides films of the art students and DocLab, Professor Simon Starling and Nguyen Trinh Thi are going to show one of their works. Notice: The screening is open only for participants of the workshop and members of DocLab.
The contemporary fine arts academy “Staedelschule” in Frankfurt is one of the most traditional art schools in Germany. The degree courses in visual arts and architecture are visited by many international students, renowned German and international artists teach there. In April the master class of Professor Simon Starling will take a study trip to Vietnam. The 26 students will visit cultural places, meet artists and process their impressions artistically. At the end of their journey the master class will be guest at the Goethe Institute in Hanoi and present their work, which will be created during the trip. We invite artists, art students and the interested participants to the exhibition.
(Language: English/Vietnamese)
The Academy of Fine Arts Staedelschule Frankfurt 2
25th April:
13.30 – 18.00 | ‘Market’ – different workshops in the courtyard of Goethe-Institut
19.00 | Filmscreening in the courtyard of Goethe-Institut (only for participants of the workshop and members of DocLab)
26th April:
13.30 – 18.00 | ‘Market’ – different workshops in the courtyard of Goethe-Institut
19.00 | Filmscreening and discussion between Simon Starling and Nguyen Trinh Thi with Q&A in the courtyard of Goethe-Institut, among others:
Film by Nguyen Trinh Thi
- Film by Simon Starling: “Project for a Masquerade (Hiroshima)”
(English with Vietnamese subtitles)
(Only for participants of the workshop and members of DocLab)
For more detail, please visit: www.goethe.de/vietnam, http://masvietnam.tumblr.com/ or http://www.staedelschule.de
Spanish Night
Tue 23 Apr 2013, 6 pm
Pots ‘n Pans
57 Bui Thi Xuan Str, Hanoi
An exciting night of cultural exchange and Flamenco music.
Booking is essential please telephone 043 944 0204/5 or email info@potsnpans.vn
Luala Concert Spring Summer 2013
20 Apr – 05 May 2013
Saturdays and Sundays, 3 – 5 pm 4 – 6 pm
61 Ly Thai To, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
At LUALA Spring Summer 2013, audience will be able to enjoy performances by Vietnamese traditional and contemporary musicians; at the same time, observe the encounter between Vietnamese traditional music and popular Western styles.
With the aim to promote the development of the Vietnamese music culture, encourage artists to expand their creativity, as well as provide the public with access to new music pieces and experiences, each session of LUALA Concert will feature a specific band or artist. They will perform a distinctive music genre in an open and interactive space.
The artists participating in LUALA Concert Spring Summer 2013 include: Phu Sa Band, Tri Minh, Le Cat Trong Ly, Pho An My, and especially many artists playing Vietnamese traditional music (cheo, cai luong, hat van): Thanh Hoai, Xuan Hoach, Tra My, Dao Van Trung, Le Xuan Quy, Nguyen Ngoc Khanh, Nhu Thang, Tran Luan, Nguyen Van Quy, Duc Minh, Ngo Hong Quang, Xuan Truong, Quang Minh, Pho Ha My, Khuong Cuong, Ha Dinh Huy and Le Minh Chieu.
France Celebrates 40 Years of Diplomatic Relation with Vietnam
2013 marks the 40 years of diplomatic relation between France and Vietnam and is celebrated as “French Year in Vietnam” (next year will be “Vietnamese year in French”) with many exciting activities.
In April, Fabien Mary will perform jazz in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city.
Later on, Charles Pasi, Champs-Elysees and Jojo will light the local music scene with their talents in June.
And in October, a huge electronic and experimental concert by French and Vietnamese artists will be held in Hang Day stadium.
In November, there is “Focus Jazz” with Mezcal Jazz Unit, Erik Truffaz, guitarist Nguyen Le and Tung Duong.
During Hue Festival, famous Vietnamese fashion designer Minh Hanh will exhibit her special embroidery collection thanks to sponsorship from French Embassy.
There will also be various exhibitions from July to September showcasing dining table design, stamps, handicraft from Reunion Island, etc.
From October to December comes the French Film Festival which will be organized in 20 cities and towns in Vietnam!
French Embassy will also present French contemporary dance with J.-C. Gallotta and Grenoble dance company in June, “Petites histoires.com” by Kader Attou and Accrorap, and “Underground” by Chiroptera in September.
Finally, in December, there will be a big lighting show in Reunification Palace in Ho Chi Minh city to close a year full of culture activities.
Jazz Concert with Fabien Mary
Wed 24 Apr 2013, 8pm
L’Espace
24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội
Tue 23 Apr 2013, 8 pm
IDECAF
IDECAF
28 Le Thanh Ton, Distr 1, HCMC
Welcome to the Jazz concert of Fabien Mary. Being nominated the 4th time in a row for Django Reinhardt award for Artist of the year 2011, these days, Fabien is one of the most prominent trumpet players of the European jazz scene.
At age 34, he has already played and/or recorded with a very long list of musicians such as Johnny Griffin, Michel Legrand, Diana Krall, Harold Mabern, Steve Turre, Wynton Marsalis, Preston Love, Archie Shepp, Benny Golson, Baptiste Trotignon, Steve Williams, René Urtreger, Stephane Belmondo…
Tickets:
Ticket price: 120 000 VND
Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 60 000 VND
Tickets are available at L’Espace.
Entrance: 100.000 VND (50% discount for students)
Tickets on sale at the IDECAF. Tel : (08) 38 23 99 68
Exhibition “A New Day”
Exhibition: 18 Apr – 02 May 2013
Song Huong Magazine
No. 9, Pham Hong Thai, Hue City
Welcome to the exhibition “A New Day” of 5 young disabled artists and guests: Le Quang Linh (Ha Tinh), Nguyen Tan Hien (Da Nang), Le Thi My Binh (Yen Bai), Ta Minh Quang (Phu Tho), Pham Đinh Thai (Hue) va Nguyen Van He (Hue city – guest).
Art Conversation “Change in Urban Life”
Sun 21 Apr 2013, 9 am
274 Nghi Tam Str, Hanoi
Come to an art conversation of Vietnam Artist-round Table (VART) about CHANGE IN URBAN LIFE thought artist’s eyes and their art works with stories inside art works of Do Tuan Anh, moderator Tran Quoc Hung.
Viet Nam in the eyes of the foreigners is a land influenced by China until 19th century, some people think we are still writing like Chinese. With European, there was no Vietnam, just French Indochina through a famous movie INDOCHINA. The term Vietnam was widely known to the world by the War with American.
But after all these History stuffs in Textbook, who is Vietnamese nowadays?
Not too much Soviet-era’s style, Viet Nam now is changing everyday. Still a poor country, but economy grows fast, open relations to all the world. When you talk about Viet Nam now, you have to talk about the changes and no place reflect the changes better than the big cities, or Metropolites…
Language: English.
Free entry.
Web Wednesdays Hanoi in April
Wed 24 Apr 2013, 6pm
Puku Cafe
16-18 Tong Duy Tan Street, Hanoi
Web Wednesday is a regular networking event for anyone who works within or are interested to learn about Digital media and Internet industry in Vietnam, and how it can benefit you.
This month, JC Smith will be presenting “Content Marketing – Building a Voice for Your Brand”.
We may start doing mini pitches. What is it? It’s a platform of speed intro for your company. You’re given 5 minutes to introduce yourself on the following:
1. Who you are
2. What are you doing now in reference to your topic
3. At what stage is your project/company/startup at?
4. What are you looking for or any areas of expertise you’re seeking.
You have only 5 minutes, so plan your intro properly. The first 10 respondents will be put into a ballot and the chosen 5 names will be notified for presentation. This should be interesting, and mind you, YOU WILL BE CUT OFF AFTER 5 MINUTES. So plan carefully.
Entry: Free Of Charge (free 1st drink for 50 guests)
This is an open event, anyone can join.
Music Night Techno Soul
Sat 20 Apr 2013, 8-12 pm
ATK
73a Mai Hac De, Hanoi
Free admission
Ukestra 2! Ukelele Strikes Back
Sun 21 Apr 2013, 5 – 7 pm
Hanoi Social Club
Ukestra the First was too good an event to not do again. So…we’re going to do it again!
We are will be holding a follow-up session with new songs. You do not need to have attended the first workshop to participate. A little bit of ukelele familiarity is recommended but you do not have to be an expert to take part.
Have a look at www.thesumoftheparts.com.au for an indication of what to expect from our pro-uke teachers from Australia.
Pre-register again at hanoisocialclub@gmail.com with your name and phone number.
Tickets: 100,000 VND.
4/20 Reggae Party
Sat 20 Apr, 5 pm
Hanoi Rock City
27/52 To Ngoc Van, Tay Ho
The counterculture calendar is calling… this date can mean only one thing: the biggest reggae party of the year!
★ MC KAZTET D
★ SELECTA ELPEE
★ ZAMINA
★ RAGGAMUFFINS
★ GIGIMIX
★ DF
★ ZiLO (visuals)
Starting from 5PM through till midnight, we’re in for a blaze of live entertainment, bands, guest MCs, DJs, artwork, food and all things love.
Tickets
50,000 VND. Free entry before 8 pm.
Program “Ca Trù – Once Upon A Time”
Sat 20 Apr 2013, 2 – 5 pm
Ngoc Chau Artspace
310 Nghi Tam, Tay Ho, Hanoi
Come to the program “Ca Trù- Once Upon A Time”. You will get opportunities to discover and enjoy Ca Trù – a patch of Vietnamese soul. Joining this event is a great chance for those whose have passion in traditional art and culture wallowing in traditional poetic and musical space where traditional space for Ca tru is reappeared.
Not only you are offered a chance to enjoy Ca Trù but also have small talks with Meritorious Artist, Dr. Nguyen Van Khue- the artist of the Đàn Đáy (one Vietnamese type of musical instrument) who was born in traditional family with seven generations pursuing Ca Tru and People’s artist, Mr. Nguyen Duc Mau- Hán-Nôm researcher who indulges with Ca Tru.
Tickets: 50,000 VND/person.
- Please register at:
- Contact:
Ms. Ngoc Anh : 0982550810
Ms. Chi Mai: 0974573068
Notes: Tickets will be sold on Sunday, 21st April, 2013 at Ngoc Chau Artspace. Ticket fee is used for the expenditure of Windy Day only, without any profit purposes.
Books and Reading Culture Day 2013
19 – 20/04/2013
Literature Temple, Hanoi
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20 – 21/04/2013
Labor Culture Palace in Ho Chi Minh City
55B Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, District 1, HCMC
You are invited to the activities on Books and Reading Culture Day in 2013 in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City this week.
In Hanoi, Books and Reading Culture Day 2013 with many diverse activities, friendly reading space, the special discount program, will be very attractive, a really fun, fresh, elegant festival and will become a traditional culture.
In HCMC, besides book display by publishers, book stores. On Reading Day, there are many other activities such as Discussion about reading culture.
Exhibition “Japan Handmade: Crafts and Design from Kyoto”
Opening and A talk by Ms. Pham Thi Kieu Phuc: Tue 24 Apr, 6 pm
Exhibition: 24 Apr – 12 May 2013, 9 am – 6 pm
Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam
27 Quang Trung
Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội
Tel: 3944 7419
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Lectures and Workshops
Hanoi: Tue 07 May 2013
Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts
HCMC: Thu 09 May 2013
In celebration of the Japan – Vietnam Friendship Year 2013, the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam, in cooperation with Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts, Consulate General of Japan in Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam Design House, proudly present a series of events entitled “Japan Handmade: Crafts & Design from Kyoto” in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Kyoto, Japan’s former imperial capital, is worldly famous for the abundance of traditional crafts and craftspeople. Equipped with its long history of tradition, craftspeople in Kyoto have been continuously creating high quality products for generations.
In today’s harsh global market, however, high quality per se seems not to be enough to keep regular patrons attracted to your products. Something extra, novel design for instance, is required. Craftspeople in Kyoto, thus, are also struggling to survive and make their best efforts to develop new products in the context of the globalized market.
In this series of events, such efforts by a collective of young craftspeople, all are young heirs of traditional crafts in Kyoto, will be introduced through an exhibition, lectures and a workshop. Their secrets how to apply the time-honored techniques of Japanese art and craft to create inspiring new designs with contemporary international appeal will be revealed.
The exhibition “Japan Handmade: Crafts & Design from Kyoto” will open at 18:00 on Tuesday 23 April at the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam (27 Quang Trung, Hanoi), followed by a talk by Ms. Pham Thi Kieu Phuc (Founder/Designer of Module 7). She will talk about her thoughts on crafts and design, referring to the Japanese crafts and design.
Lectures by Ms. Noriko Kawakami (Journalist / Associate Director of 21_21 Design Sight) & Mr. Masataka Hosoo (Brand Director of Hosoo Co., Ltd.) as well as workshops by Mr. Toru Tsuji (Craftsman of metal knitting) will be conducted on Tuesday 7 May in Hanoi and on Thursday 9 May in Ho Chi Minh City. All activities are free of admission but registrations in advance are highly recommended for lectures and workshops (observers only for workshops).
Lectures and Workshops
Lectures “Traditional craft and contemporary design in Japan”
By Ms. Noriko Kawakami (Journalist / Associate Director of 21_21 Design Sight)
“Kyoto’s new tradition – Nishijin textile & wired handicrafts”
By Mr. Masataka Hosoo (Brand Director of Hosoo Co., Ltd.)
Workshop “Let’s make a tofu server with metal knitting”
By Mr. Toru Tsuji (Craftsman of metal knitting)
Ha Noi: Time: Tuesday 7/5/2013
09:30 – 12:00 Lecture
14:00 – 15:30 & 16:00 – 17:30 Workshop
Venue: Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts (360 Đê La Thành, Hà Nội)
HCMC: Time: Thursday 9/5/2013
09:30 – 12:00 Lecture
14:00 – 15:30 & 16:00 – 17:30 Workshop
Venue: (TBC)
* Registrations in advance are highly recommended for lectures & workshops. Workshops are for invitee only but registrations as observers are welcome.
* For registrations, please contact at:
Ms. Nha (04-3944-7419 ext: 115) / Mr. Yoshioka (0123-384-4138)
The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam
27 Quang Trung, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam TEL 04-3944-7419
Exhibition “Bonne Nuit” (Good Night)
Opening: Thu 18 Apr, 5 pm
Exhibition: 18 Apr – 02 May 2013
21 NORTH
49 Lang Yen Phu, Tay Ho, Hanoi
“Bonne Nuit” is 5hadows first solo exhibition. It contains a collection of new and unseen drawings inspired by nighttime, dreaming and the unconscious mind.
Bonne nuit (Good night) is the mirror of one’s mind; dreams within dreams, within dreams, within dreams… One can see it as a reflexion on society or, more simply, an interesting creature to look at. It’s up to the viewers to interpret it as they may please. Bonne Nuit is the outcome of what I call automatic drawing. What comes to mind comes on paper; do not think, just keep drawing and dreaming.
Mincity – Art Inside You
Duration: On the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month, 9 am – 4 pm
Start from: Sun 21 Apr 2013
Hanoi Rock City
27/52 To Ngoc Van, Tay Ho
“MinCity – Art Inside You” is a series of Handmade events held by Mintown Handmade. Unlike a flea market or a garage sale, MinCity is an artistic event aiming to uphold the creative spirit.
If you have come to Mintown Handmade Fair and are interested in all kinds of handmade products chosen from the greatest crafters in Hanoi, MinCity would be a perfect choice for your weekend. Besides, the artistic space of Hanoi Rock City will be decorated by unique, creative handicrafts and a “City of art” will be established just for handmade lovers.
We also provide visitors with opportunities to exchange experiences with our guest artists. This event is believed to be an ideal place for art to fly!
Main activities:
- Selling handmade products
- Workshop
- Meeting special guest
- Artistic activities
- Food & Beverage
For more information:
Mintown Handmade số 3/409 Kim Mã, Ba Đình, Hà Nội
Fanpage: www.facebook.com/mintown.vn
Email: mintown.handmade@gmail.com
Hotline: 01675652670
Film Screening “Crossroads: Vietnam – Mongolia”
Fri 26 Apr 2013, 7.30 pm
Cinematheque
Hanoi Cinematheque
22A Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội
Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH), together with a French non-profit organization would like to present the screening of Perrine Le Roy’s “Crossroads: Between Vietnam and Mongolia”. A 30 minute silent documentary to be accompanied by a live concert.
Through observation of daily life of both countries: from their emptiness, to their crowds, from family relationships, to everyday expressions of their beliefs, from a Vietnamese cyclo-driver to a Mongolian shaman’s spirit ritual, “Crossroads: Between Vietnam and Mongolia” brings cultures together, which meets the film maker Perrine’s aim in promoting cross-cultural understanding through film
Crossroads: Between Vietnam and Mongolia is accompanied by a live performance of three talented Vietnamese musicians: Quynh Chi (accordion), Dinh Lan (singer) and Thuy Dzung (Dan Tranh – traditional musical instrument)
The musicians will open with some select pieces followed by the films screening along with their live accompaniment. A question and Answer session will follow with the film producer and the musicians.
Duration: 90 minutes
Languages: English
Cost: 150,000 VND (Please pick up and pay for your tickets on the evening of the event at the cinema, 6:30-7:15 pm).
Reservation: Please contact Hang at: fvh.films@gmail.com
Jump for Jazz: “Bird Lives” Concert
Thu 25 Apr 2013, 8 pm
Dong Kinh Hall, 16 Le Thai To, Hanoi
JumpforJazz aims to promote and support Jazz and Jazz musicians in Vietnam. JumpforJazz wants to reach this goal, first and foremost by organizing high quality Jazz concerts on a regular basis.
To this extent a series of concerts, a Chronology of Jazz, will be held on every last Thursday of the month, starting Thursday 25 April 2013, at the Dong Kinh Hall, 16 Le Thai To, Hanoi. The first concert in this series, Bird Lives: April in Hanoi, will be a Tribute to Charlie Parker.
Performers:
- Nguyen Bao Long, bandleader; saxophone
- Nguyen Tien Manh; piano
- Le Viet Hung; drum
- Dao Minh Pha; doublebass
Tickets
At door: 350,000 – 250,000 VND
Online booking: 300,000 – 200,000 VND
Tickets for student: 50,000 VND
Contact: Bao Long 090 321 7273
Green Drinks
Tue 23 Apr 2013, 6.30 – 8.30 pm
Zest Cafe
5 Ton Duc Thang, District 1, HCMC
Join us for the “Money-Edition” of Saigon Green Drinks. Speaker Aru David from ASSIST ASIA will share secrets on how to get funding from regional donors for your sustainable development projects. Individuals, companies and NGOs, will find his presentation an invaluable insight into the available financial sources and how they select and decide to sponsor a project.
And in Green Drinks style there will be a relaxed interactive session afterwards followed by networking. Come and share your sustainable development ideas, projects and opinions with your Green peers and possibly meet potential investors.
Aru David is a chemical Engineer and begin his career as project engineer, and then moved into developmental work by being part of ASSIST since 2005. Currently Aru is regional director of ASSIST in Mekong region, Africa and Germany. He has been living and working in Vietnam since 2007, as a consultant and management. To know more about ASSIST, please visit their website.
WHAT: Come to the world-famous *** Green Drinks ***
WHEN: 18.30 – 20:30, Tuesday 23rd April 2013
(Presentations begin at 19:00 and will last for 50mins, followed by networking)
WHERE: Zest Cafe, 5 Ton Duc Thang, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
HOW: Walk, cycle, bike, bus to: Saigon South. Taxi is OK – if you take more than 2 passengers
WHO: Environmentalists, CSR People, Marketers, Investors, Architects, Brands… Anyone working with an environmental interest at heart
WHY: Fun, contacts, alcohol, info, gossip, inspiration, business and pleasure
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Exhibition “Unidentified Light Objects”
Exhibition: Sat 20 Apr 2013, 5 pmModule 7
83 Xuan Dieu Str, Tay Ho, Hanoi
Tel. +84-4-3719 7247
With an idea of combining sculpture and techniques for making lamps, an unique event called “UNIDENTIFIED LIGHT OBJECTS” of artist Lolo Zazar will take place on 20 Apr.
Lolo Zazar is a talented French artist who has worked in different genres of art, from fine art and photography to animated film, for 30 years, and draws inspiration from Viet Nam.
If you would like to join, please confirm via mobile phone 0904.960.076 (Ms Quynh).
Watch the presentation of the exhibition below:
Last year Lolo also joined an event in the Grapevine Arts Forum series with very interesting demonstration and discussion about animation and animated films.
Film Screening and Networking: Zero Dark Thirty
Fri 19 Apr 2013, 8 pm
ClickSpace
5th Floor, 28 To Ngoc Van Str, Tay Ho Dist, Hanoi
Join fellow Hanoians and internationals for a screening of the 2012 Hollywood film Zero Dark Thirty. The movie sparked controversy for its depiction of CIA interrogation techniques in the pursuit of Osama Bin Laden. Come for the show. Stay for the discussion.
Time: Patio open at 7:00PM for refreshments. Show starts at 8:00PM. Networking to follow.
Languages: Film in English without English or Vietnamese subtitle.
Tickets: VND 50,000 at the door includes 1 beer or soft drink.
Space is limited to 40 people. Please RSVP at info@clickspace.vn.
Modern Ballet Program
Fri 19 Apr 2013, 8 pm
HCMC Opera House
No. 7 Lam Son Square, D.1, HCMC
The program includes contemporary dance pieces were formed from the working together process, thinking, concern and ideas, insights about life, society today of a group of young authors of HCM City Ballet & Orchestra. The authors are: Nguyen Phuc Hai, Nguyen Phuc Hung, Nguyen Manh Duy Linh, Vu Viet Anh.
Program
Water
Choreographer: Phuc Hai
Music: Viet Anh – Duy Linh
Performers: Phuc Hai-Phuc Hung-Đuc Nhuan
Solo – from Pieces of dreams
Choreographer: Phuc Hung
Music: Max Richter
Performers: Kim Cuc
Duet – Tram
Choreographer: Phuc Hung
Music: Le trio Joubran
Performers: Phi Diep-Thu Trang
Duet – from Pieces of dreams
Choreographer: Phuc Hung
Music: Max Richter
Performers: My Nuong-Thanh Van-Van Thien
Yesterday
Choreographer: Phuc Hai
Music: Paul McCartney
Performers: Ballet team
Transformation
Choreographer: Phuc Hung
Music: Amon Tobin
Performers: Ballet team
Tickets
Ticket price: 400,000 – 350,000 – 200,000 – 80,000 VND (for students only)
All tickets are available at:
Ticket Counter, HCMC Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera, 7 Lam Son Square, D.1, HCMC, Tel: 08. 38237419
Cabaret Night in April
Sat 27 Apr 2013, 8.30 – 9.30 pmL’Espace
24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội
Cabaret Night at L’Espace is the stage for new music talents. Come here to enjoy great drinks and listen to fabulous French, English and Vietnamese songs.
If you are a song-writer, singer or you can sing in French, Vietnamese or English, contact Cédric Drouard to participate in the Cabaret Music Night at L’Espace: cedminimum@hotmail.fr.
Free admission.
Jazz Concert with Fabien Mary
Wed 24 Apr 2013, 8pm
L’Espace
24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội
Welcome to the Jazz concert of Fabien Mary. Being nominated the 4th time in a row for Django Reinhardt award for Artist of the year 2011, these days, Fabien is one of the most prominent trumpet players of the European jazz scene.
Tickets:
Ticket price: 120 000 VND
Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 60 000 VND
Tickets are available at L’Espace.
Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2013
27 Apr – 01 May 2013
Hue City
Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2013 will take place on the banks of the Perfume River with the theme of “Essence Vietnamese Craft”. During this festival, visitors can meet the artists in Hue and villages across the country, they will take part in the exhibition of antiques, art program and special festivals, art installations, culinary fair and folk games.
A new special feature in this Festival is the appearance of the exhibition “Heritage in the process of transformation”, Mestamorphoses exhibition tour from France. In addition, the event “Miracle” with the presence of the designer Minh Hanh and the participation of Francoise Hoffmann (France), Patis Tesoro (Philippines), Kinor Yang (Hong Kong) and Tre exhibition is also an important element of the Festival.
The Everlasting French Songs 2nd Edition
Sat 20 Apr 2013, 7 pm
Ben Thanh Theatre
6 Mac Dinh Chi Str, Dist 1, HCMC
Subsequent to the success of 1st edition was held in 2012, this year to commemorate the magical romance of those evergreen French songs, come to the event “Everlasting French Songs 2nd Edition” on 20th of April, 2013 at Ben Thanh Theatre. The French songs which captivated many people will be performed by famous artistics such as: Elvis Phương, Quang Vĩnh, Trang Pháp, etc. and other special activities.
Tickets
Ticket Price:
Category A : 600,000 VND
Category B : 450,000 VND
Category C : 300,000 VND
Ticket purchasing and reservation at:
TDT Event: 100 D2 Street, Ward 25, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.
VNTIC website: www.vntic.vn
Nam Phong Bookstore: 94 Ho Tung Mau Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
or via telephone:
TDT Event: (08) 6258 4799
Mrs. Christine: 0908.992.615 (French – Vietnamese)
Mr. Fabrice: 0907.924.131 (English – French)
Ms. Uyen: 0978.554.777
Subscription Concert Vol.60 “The Fire of April”
25 and 26 Apr 2013, 8 pm
Hanoi Opera House
1 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội
Tel: 84.04.(39330113/4 – 39330131/2)
Come to the concert “The Fire of April” with conductor Dorian Wilson and artists of Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra. For more information about the program and tickets, see below:
PROGRAM
G.Bizet Symphony
E.Grieg Peer Gunt Suite no.1
D.Ellington Suite
Tickets
Ticket prices: 200000, 350000, 500000 VND. All Tickets available at Hanoi Opera House – 1 Trang Tien or can book over ticketvn@gmail.com
For free delivery Call: www.ticketvn.com, 0913489858, 0983067996, 35651806, 66617859.
Sculpture Exhibition “The Birds”
Opening: Sun 21 Apr, 5.30 pm
Exhibition: 21 – 27 Apr 2013
Vietnam Fine Arts Museum
66 Nguyen Thai Hoc St. Hanoi
Come to Sculpture Exhibition “The Birds” by artist Thai Nhat Minh. A solo exhibition with more than 150 small sculptures (made of wood and aluminum casting) inspired by the image of the birds. Combined with bamboo to create surrounded and narrowed space in a general layout.
The first space includes 3 square columns about 3m height, 45 – 50 cm width, from the ground up to the ceiling of the exhibition. Formed by the straight, solid, dashed bamboo sticks which inspires from the bird cage. In this cramped space there is a lot of birds with different posture and mood, are interlocked and overlapped.
Second space is created by the bamboo sticks connected with others, bending into curves as arcs, and continuously occupy the entire second room which is 80m2 of space. It is expressed as the orbit of the birds with the curve in a big space.
Connection between the two spaces is the experience and thought of the audience.
Using sculpture as the expression language, but using installation to impact directly on the viewer. The author let the audiences experience themselves in that space and feel their own feeling.
Exhibition Palimpseste
Opening: Wed 17 Apr, 6pm
Exhibition: 17 Apr – 24 May 2013
L’Espace
24 Trang Tien, Ha Noi
From L’Espace:
Welcome to the exhibition of Nguyen Oanh Phi Phi at L’Espace. Phi Phi Oanh will turn the glass of facade of L’Espace into the dim screen to show lacquer paintings, to create a strange encounter between passengers and the space and images.
Free entry.
“A Night of Concert and Ballet” and Ticket Giveaways
HG Mikhael Shcherbakov
Wed 17 Apr 2013, 8 pm
Hanoi Opera House
1 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội
Come and enjoy the classy concert at the Opera House with the famous conductor from Russia – Mikhail Shcherbakov, pianists Irina Bui and Ylan Bui. A chance to receive a ticket for this from Mercedes, check out below in “Tickets”.
About the program “A Night of Concert and Ballet”
Conductor: Mikhail Shcherbakov (Russia)
Piano Soloists: Irina Skobliakove Bui, Ylan Bui
Program
Part I
1.J.S Bach- Concerto N3 for 2 piano and string orchestra in C minor
Piano Soloists: Irina Skobliakova Bui, Ylan Bui
2.F. Mendelsohnn- Concerto N1 for piano and orchestra in G minor
Piano Soloist: Irina Skobliakova Bui
Interval
Part II the Classical Ballet “Les Sylphides”
Music: F.Chopin
Choreographer: Mikhail Fokine
and Dancers of Vietnam National Ballet Company
Tickets
Ticket prices: 150.000, 250.000, 350.000, 500.000 VND.
All Tickets available at Hanoi Opera House – 1 Trang Tien: Thanh Tam 0983080159
or can be booked via ticketvn@gmail.com
For free delivery Call: 0913489858, 0983067996, 35651806, 66617859.
Jazz Concert with Fabien Mary
FABIEN MARY
Tue 23 Apr 2013, 8 pm
IDECAF
28 Le Thanh Ton, Distr 1, HCMC
You are invited to a jazz concert with Fabien Mary Quartet. Fabien Mary was born in 1978 in Normandy, France, and is nowadays regarded as one of the most gifted and sought after trumpet players in France.
At age 34, he has already played and/or recorded with a very long list of musicians such as Johnny Griffin, Michel Legrand, Diana Krall, Harold Mabern, Steve Turre, Wynton Marsalis, Preston Love, Archie Shepp, Benny Golson, Baptiste Trotignon, Steve Williams, René Urtreger, Stephane Belmondo…
Tickets
Entrance: 100.000 VND (50% discount for students)
Tickets on sale at the IDECAF. Tel : (08) 38 23 99 68
Fabien Mary will also play at L’Espace Hanoi on Wed 24 Apr.
Operation Smile – 18th Arts Auction
Sat 20 Apr 2013, 6.30 pm
Park Hyatt Hotel Saigon
No 2, Lam Son Square, Dist 1, HCMC
Come to the 18th “Floating” Charity Art Auction & Gala Dinner – an annual event to support children born with facial deformities by Operation Smile.
For admission and sponsorship package, please click here.
If you have any queries, please call Ms Tra on 0912 67 9495 or email huongtra.ho@operationsmile.org. Hotline: 090 488 5555.
Ukestra! Ukelele Workshop
Tue 16 Apr 2013, 7 pm
Hanoi Social Club
6 Hoi Vu Str, Hanoi
Got the uke but not the lele? Love the ukelele but feeling a little rusty?
Two awesome ukeleleteachers, Mark and Jane, are going to be here from Australia. Famous for their “ukestrations” in Australia and at the Hawaii Ukulele Festival, they will be holding a special course for Hanoians at our café. The course caters for people who have played uke before but are not necessarily beyond the intermediate level. It will be fun!
Please preregister by sending your name and phone number tohanoisocialclub@gmail.com. You will need to bring your own ukelele. Check out Hao Nam or Hang Manh streets for a bargain instrument.
Tickets: 100,000 VND for 2 hour lesson with notes.
World Music Sundays – Vu Nhat Tan
Sun 21 Apr 2013, 7 – 9.30 pm
The Hanoi Bicycle Collective
44, lane 31 Xuan Dieu Str, Hanoi
Come to a music night with performances VNTG (Vu Nhat Tan Group) – Electronic Music and Nguyen Thuy Dung – “dan tranh” artist.
An unique combination between electronic music and Vietnamese traditional instrument.
Tickets: 100 000 VND.
Performance “Living Cinema”
Wed 17 Apr 2013, 9 pm
ATK
73a Mai Hac De str, Hanoi
Sound artist Bob Ostertag and film maker Pierre Hebert bring their world renowned audio visual theatre Living Cinema to Hanoi on Wednesday 17 April to perform their latest work Shadow Boxing.
A completely live synthesis of sample based music and live drawing, Living Cinema combines two of north America’s most interesting artists in a completely unique viewing and listening experience.
Entry: 50 000 VND.
SOLO FOR A CHOIR Installations
Opening: Thu 18 Apr 2013, 6.30 pm
Video-Installation: 19 – 24 Apr 2013, 10 am – 7 pm
Live Performance: 25 – 27 Apr 2013, 10 am – 7 pm
Special Performance and Art Talk: Sun 28 Apr 2013, 7 pm
Goethe-Institut Hanoi
56-58 Nguyễn Thái Học
Ba Đình, Hà Nội
It’s a kind theater, or an exhibition in which the exhibits are not pieces of artwork but the artists themselves – caught in a moment of their realities.
In this series, the artist is exploring possibilities for combining video installation with performance art and experimental theater, and for possibilities of preserving differences of individuals while creating a sense of collective experience.
For 3 days, a number of artists will rotate in presenting themselves as exhibits. The exhibition will change from hour to hour depending on the number of and which artists will be there at each hour.
Live performance with all artists who have appeared in the video and human installations.
Art talk: Nguyen Trinh Thi presents the process of working with the artists in her performance video series from Unsubtitled (NhaSan Studio 2010) and Que Faire (2011-12) to Solo for a Choir (2013).
Participating artists
Dương Tường, Nguyễn Huy An, Phạm Thu Thuỷ, Nguyễn Xuân Sơn, Nguyễn Quốc Thành, Nguyễn Mạnh Đức, Lê Thị Lương, Vũ Đức Toàn, Bill Nguyễn, Nguyễn Trinh Thi, Nguyễn Trần Nam, Trương Quế Chi, Nguyễn Văn Song, Ngô Thành Bắc, Lê Huy Hoàng, Nguyễn Ban Ga, Vũ Tiến Đại, Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng.
Nguyen Trinh Thi is a Hanoi-based independent filmmaker and video artist. She studied journalism and photography at University of Iowa; and international relations and ethnographic film at University of California, San Diego. Her documentary and experimental films have been screened at festivals and art exhibitions in Asia and Europe – including Bangkok Experimental Film Festival; Kuandu Biennale, Taipei; Fukuoka Asian Art Museum; Stenersen Museet, Oslo; Oberhausen International Film Festival; and ZKM Karsruhe.
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