Making friends with strangers

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There are those wonderful moments in life when you realise that someone else has ideas similar to yours. And you can tell straight away that they’re good. When you just feel deeply understood, without digression. When you are in absolute agreement for just a split second. That’s how we felt when we heard about the »Erzähl-Mahl« (Story-telling meal), a social dining event taking place in Berlin for the first time on May 20th. The concept is marvellously simple: People who don’t know each other meet for a delicious meal and get into conversations with one another. Now that, as such, is not that big of a deal. But at the »Erzähl-Mahl«, you just skip the tedious small talk that we all shy away from anyway because we are so bored with it and it’s often a waste of time when you really want to get to know someone and find out interesting things about them while you talk. Really talk. That’s why, at the »Erzähl-Mahl«, you get a new conversational partner from a group of strangers with each course, as well as a personal question. What are you thankful for? What was your first travel destination without your parents? Why do you do what you do? And you get a chance to really talk. And listen. And get to know new people, views, ideologies, stories and biographies. And yourself. Because that’s what it’s all about on these long evenings: making connections and conversations, experiencing encounters and finding meaning. The idea for the »Erzähl-Mahl« came from Barbara Zevnik and Katrin Frische. As a landscaper, Barbara professionally plans spaces for encounters. Katrin is a Biographer and passionate about people’s stories. And boom – they found each other immediately in this social dining idea. Though it was originally directed at singles, it has long since passed this category. »Erzähl-Mahl« isn’t speed dating for philosophers, isn’t Tinder with aspirations. Its an evening that gives us the chance to peer beyond the horizon. And enjoy some good food at the same time. Next time, it will be at Conny Schulz’s May am Ufer – which really pleases us because we support Conny’s Refugee Board and our graphic designer Britta created the design for the sweet restaurant at the Maybachufer. We’re feeling connected already.  For all other dates in Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt or Hamburg check erzaehl-mahl.de.
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Erzähl-Mahl | 20. Mai 2016 | May am Ufer, Pannierstraße 32, 12047 Berlin |  Tickets and 3-course menu at 39 € per person | Facebook |  registration via erzaehl-mahl.de

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The big picture

Please take up an uncomfortable position and put the chair standing in front of you on your head. Please be sure to hold this pose for exactly one minute. The Austrian artist Erwin Wurm sounds out the lines between sculpture, object and performance. For the first time, his works are on display in a monographic exhibition in Berlin. The centre of attention is the human body and Wurm’s participatory approach to letting the beholder become part of the artwork. The point of origin is the “Narrow House”, a detailed walk-in model of Wurm’s parental home, compressed to a width of 1.10 metres. The proverbial provincial narrowness is made physically perceptible to the visitor. And there are numerous drawings, models of dented fridges, huge deformed telephones and bent sideboards. But the absolute highlight of the show is the One Minute Sculptures. With the help of every day objects, the visitor is encouraged to strike unusual poses. As mentioned above. If he follows the artists instructions, he himself turns into a living sculpture for one minute and anyone entering the room turns into a witness. Which also means that the exhibition constantly changes its face. Or does it? Do the poses swallow the performer, are we all assimilated and therefore become part of the big picture? The exhibition is open until August 22nd and our recommendation to each and every one of you is: Go there. Get involved. Do it again.
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Erwin Wurm – Bei Mutti | 15th April to 22nd August 2016 | Berlinische Galerie, Alte Jakobstraße 124–128, 10969 Berlin | berlinischegalerie.de/erwin-wurm

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The in-between-man

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»A book that causes a stir is always worth reading. «, Harry Graf Kessler wrote into his diary on January 15th, 1891. And foreclosed the meaning of his own minute and sensually accurate observations in words. The publisher, nobleman, patron and diplomat filled 57 volumes with his diary-like notations in 57 years. They are snapshots from eventful times, from the Weimar Republic to the rise of the Nazis. Like a “photographer in words”, the covert homosexual observed his surroundings on innumerable journeys on express trains and during afternoons in salons and museums and put the contradictions of his time into sentences, that have lost none of their topicality today. The German literature archive Marbach edited the 57 volumes never intended for publication and is supporting The Stiftung Brandenburger Tor with the multimedia exhibition in the Max Liebermann Haus, which is putting Graf Kessler’s observations in the center of attention and surrounding them with historical documents in images and sounds. The bon viveur’s passion for art and collecting is symbolised with artworks on loan. Because on November 20th, 1903 he wrote: »Great task: teaching the German to believe in art.« With Kessler, we are submerged in a fascinating world regarding political history as well the humane aspects: The unique and manifold cabinet of curiosities of a world in between collected by a man who himself was always caught between ideologies, the environments, the two stools. So go, see, marvel and understand.
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Harry Graf Kessler, Flaneur durch die Moderne | 21st May to 21st August 2016 | Max Liebermann Haus, Pariser Platz 7, 10117 Berlin | hgkberlin.de

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Lovedlabelleftovers

Chanel, Hermès, Céline, Gucci… We love looking at luxury fashion and yearningly thumbing through magazines – but normally, looking or maybe touching it at a shop is as far as it goes. The bravest of us might actually indulge in taking it into the changing room. But buy it? Most of the time, we’re missing quite a chunk of dosh. Except – tadaa! – if it’s been worn before. Even a designer piece can lose the affection of its owner after a while. But normally, it has been treated much better than its cheap and nasty cousin. And that’s why the boys and girls at Vestiaire Collective created one of the (oh go on, THE) leading European demand and supply platform all about selling and buying designer and premium fashion. All articles are checked regarding authenticity and condition and only cleared for sale by the professional team when they are absolutely sure that you didn’t sew fake Gucci labels into your Hennes blouses after one too many glasses of wine. This weekend, the social online market place is visiting the analogue world. From May 20th to 22nd, the first Vestiaire Collective Drop-Off Event is taking place in the Galeries Lafayette in Berlin. All of you regretting that bad buy from way back when (the Diane von Fürstenberg-Robe with the waaaaaay to high slit or the Prada sandals that just should have been one size bigger) can hand over your luxury fashion rejects. The Vestiaire Collective team of experts will check the condition of your articles and will thank you for it with an, at best, 500 € voucher for the Galeries Lafayette. It might not be quite enough for a complete re-launch of your wardrobe but will definitely help with some top-class recycling.
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Vestiaire Collective Drop-Off-Event| Friday, May 20th & Saturday, May 21st 10 am to 8 pm, Sunday, 22nd May 1-8 pm | Galeries Lafayette, Friedrichstraße 76-78, 10117 Berlin | vestiairecollective.de

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From sidewalk to skyline

A clear, powerful, hypnotic voice. An uncomplicated soprano without all the nerve-wracking, hysterical trebles. A frugally applied vibrato giving a delicate melody just the right twist. A touch of brittleness in the right places, some smoke, some blues. Before even having taken one look at Alice Phoebe Lou, her voice, accompanied by a guitar, carried through the Mauerpark or wafting along the Warschauer Brücke, will completely enchant you. Alice takes you with her to the wonderland on the streets of the capital. After having independently completed her debut album „Orbit“ she will be performing her jazzy-folky-bluesy arrangements on Friday, May 13th in the Passionskirche in Berlin. As in: a real concert with a stage, audience, tickets – the whole shebang. Besides Phoebe’s incomparable vocals, we can look forward to a brilliant show, a celebration of life with many acquainted musicians, dancers and trapeze artists. Tickets are available at a price of 25 Euro a pop here. Or send us an email headlining ‚SOMETIMES I THINK OF SIX IMPOSSIBLE THINGS BEFORE BREAKFAST‘ to hurra@muxmaeuschenwild.de. Maybe then something crazy could happen and you’ll end up winning 2 tickets.
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Concert Alice Phoebe Lou | May 13th 2016 from 7 pm | Passionskirche Berlin, Marheinekeplatz 1, 10961 Berlin | alicephoebelou.com | Video

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Ceci n´est pas du Jazz

The “Schlesi”, the gateway to Kreuzberg, is always good for a jam. Those who pitch their musical tent here in a sunny moment are rewarded by an instant audience gathered around them within seconds. Which makes this area an excellent geographical entrée into the XJAZZ-Festival, taking place from May 5th to 8th. Starting in the afternoon, visitors can dive into the contemporary continuation of Jazz. Because XJAZZ is just more than Jazz. It’s Jazz magnified by x. It’s Jazz in x different shapes and sizes.  It’s a hybrid of various influences, a crossover from related types of music. The festival presents over 80 concerts in 11 clubs (and one church) and a musical range from traditional Jazz to Funk, Soul and Hip Hop to singer/songwriter melodies and new classical music. Of course, we are aware that this leaves visitors exquisitely spoilt for choice. So we went and hand-picked a few acts from this kaleidoscopic bouquet and are giving away 1×2 tickets for them. Those of you looking for music that “sounds like a hug, a kiss feels” will find it at the cinematically inspired session of German-American-Persian Malakoff Kowalski  on Friday at 6 p.m. in the Lido. Friends of contrasts will love the combination of intimate lyrics and driving beats of Me & my Drummer (Friday, 9 p.m., Emmauskirche). Hip Hop Aficionados should head for the Prince Charles at 11 p.m. on Thursday. The trio Green House Expansion is playing the logical connection of Jazz and Hip Hop, lyrically led by the first Hip Hop artist ever allowed to perform in the legendary Blue Notes Jazz Club: MC Stimulus. If you feel like dancing, we’ll send you to the Bi Nuu at 11 p.m. on Thursday to experience the international ensemble Ilhan Ersahin’s Istanbul Sessions – instrumental music made for hoofin’ it. Or, our final offer: The temporary, dynamic and musical collaboration of greats such as Casper Clausen, Martyn Heyne or Greg Haines. »The Group« will be filling the Lido with their spherical sounds at 12.30 a.m. on Friday. If you want to go to one of these concerts, send an email headlining ‚AND ALL THAT JAZZ‘ to hurra@muxmaeuschenwild.de. Everyone else will find some other amazing acts in the elaborate programm on offer at XJAZZ (Sophie Hunger! Miss Kenichi!! Nightmares on Wax!!!). Because Jazz ain’t just Jazz ain’t just Jazz.
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XJAZZ Berlin | 5th to 8th Mai in 11 clubs und 1 church | www.xjazz.net | Facebook | Events

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Shop this, Folks!

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Our friends from Folkdays are opening a shop. Enough said, really. The mission is obvious. Go there, shop some incredibly great products and make the world a better place. At Folkdays, you get hand-made products from countries that aren’t exactly at the economic centre of globalisation – real, traditionally manufactured accessories, jewellery, clothing and interior products far away from ethno-kitsch. All products are purchased directly from the manufacturer at a fair price. On site, support is given to improve the working and living conditions and at the end of the year, a full 10% of profits flow back to the manufacturer. And because one kind of wants to touch and feel potential new favourite products, best case while having a chat and a cup of coffee, Folkdays is now finally available to walk in, look around and stay. Starting from May 6th, Manteuffelstraße 19 is not only a great address for shopping, you can also celebrate there and exchange with various protagonists on sustainability, design or social business. The official opening is already happening in situ tonight at 6 p.m. Be there or be square!
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FOLKDAYS Store | Opening on 4th May 2016 | Manteuffelstraße 19, 10997 Berlin | Facebook | folkdays.com

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Artsy Fartsy

Artsy Fartsy

The gallery weekend is right around the corner. Goodness gracious, where will we go, what’s worth it and what isn’t? Honestly? We don’t know either. But being able to discover and just drift adds to the attraction of this city brimming with art, ideas and trash, that is Berlin. But of course we are not at a loss of a small selection for you, a sort of guide through the highlights in the wild goings-on. Here you go: In his newest paintings, Olaf Holzapfel is addressing the relationship between man and nature. What’s special: They are collages made of material from the periphery – straw from the Lausitz and Brandenburg, Chaguar from the dry forests of Chaco in Northern Argentina, paintings and folds of interleaved straw, lined spaces in which the light breaks, net-like woven textile pictures from cactus threads coloured with substances won from surrounding plants. The vernissage to this exhibition, which is open until June 4th at Daniel Marzona in Friedrichstraße 17, is taking place on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. The line as a place of movement that is path and point at the same time is the connecting element between the two exhibitions „Flowers will cover everything“ by Elio Graziano and „SPEKTRA“ by Stefan Reiss, both starting tonight from 6 to 10 p.m. in the HB55 Kunstfabrik and open over the Gallery Weekend daily from 12 to 6 p.m. To celebrate the opening tonight there will be a live performance by OKO and Any Pretty in the installation of Stefan Reiss. Forecast: it will be awesome! Find more information here. And saving the best for last: Our friends from sygns – yes, the guys with the neon-signs – are opening their first pop-up bar before, during and all around the weekend. Come and visit them at Linienstraße 87 in Mitte to arrive, linger, talk shop and indulge in some cultivated tipsiness. They have created a little island in the artistic buzz for animated exchange, relaxation and inspiration for artists and anyone who appreciates a good chat and good drink in the glow of a neon light. Pop-up Gallery Bar Weekend, if you like. At the opening on Friday from 6 p.m. you can enjoy Jonathan Mendiola’s DJ-set. So we’ll see you there for a glass and a cheers in the flow of time and space. All for art, art for all!
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Berlin Gallery Weekend | sygns Pop-up Gallery Bar, Linienstr. 87, 10119 Berlin, Facebook | Olaf Holzapfel – Der perfekte Weg, Fr. 29. April 18-21 Uhr, Galerie Daniel Marzone, Friedrichstr. 17, 10969 Berlin, Facebook | SPEKTRA & Flowers will cover everything, HB55 Kunstfabrik, Herzbergstr. 55, 10356 Berlin, Facebook |Copyright: Olaf Holzapfel, Spread, 2014 (detail), courtesy of Daniel Marzona

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Berlin Boys

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Tatu Rönkkö killed Efterklang! R.I.P. The best and most beautiful Danish band, recently and for a long time, is history. And we can put the blame on that Finn, whose name is so spectacular it makes you want to dance it. Because: when Mads Brauer, Casper Clausen and Rasmus Stolberg, aka Efterklang, met the charming percussionist and decided to make music together, they realised that it sounded awesome, but definitely went beyond the musical scope of their band. This was no longer Efterklang, this was more. And so the trio gone quartet gave the musical child a new name – a finish one, mind you. Liima means glue and that fits quite well, doesn’t it? One and one is one! Their first album, released on March 18th, came into being in a most spectacular way. The four young men went on tour with light luggage – synthesizer, drum-samples, vocals, effect pedal and bass guitar – for exactly one week each in Finland, Berlin, Istanbul and Madeira. Each stay inspired and impacted with different moods, sounds and vibrations, countless samples and field recordings were captured. The band produced song drafts in a totally new creative dynamic, collected ideas and sounds and let them peak in a closing concert at the end of the week. Later on, they actually recorded the complete album live in just three days. Where? In Berlin, of course, the playground for creative border-pushing and testing the new. Because this where they all live, have been for years. This is where they met and this is where they will be playing tomorrow, a scorching home match in the Berghain. And because we urgently want to share this experience with you, we’re giving away a space for two on the guest list to the particularly scandophile amongst you. Send an email headlining ‚Tatu Tadaa?‘ to hurra@muxmaeuschenwild.de. Normal tickets can be bought for a remarkable skinny price of 18 Euro here. Bye bye, best and most beautiful Danish band, recently and for a long time, and hello, you wonderful new band from here and the neighbourhood! More Berlin is just not possible. And who knows, maybe soon everything will be new again and therefore remain the same. Hej fremtid!
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Liima concert | April 21st, 9 p.m., admission 8 p.m. | Berghain, Am Wriezener Bahnhof, 10243 Berlin | efterklang.net/liima | 4ad.com

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Yippie Yippie Yeah Yippie Yeah

Yippie Yippie Yeah Yippie Yeah

The festival season is coming and we’re getting ourselves warmed up! We’re making a start with goose bumps, anticipation and the very first edition of the Remmi Demmi Festival in the Glashaus of the Arena. Remmidemmi, a synonym for »frolicsome goings-on « is, incidentally, semantically related to the Austrian-Bavarian »Remisuri«, which means »the exuberance of children in absence of parents«. Well, that is a lovely promise the young festival is making. This exuberance will be inspired by local bands such as Milliarden,  Berlin indie rockers with a dirty sound, chiselled lyrics and a passionate drive. But also by the synthpop reminiscences of FINS, whose only three-month old debut album reminds us of Phoenix. Completely different but also grown from German soil: the eclectic-electronic escapades of the young NEWMEN. Offering promising newcomers a platform is one intention of this festival, which will be taking place twice annually in April and November. Headlining the first edition of it is the Australian Berliner by choice Kat Frankie with her very unique touching and intense singer/songwriter style – well-known from radio and television (yes, she’s the one delivering the dreamy soundtrack to »Schulz und Böhmermann«). She will be flanked by the whimsical pop musicians Kadebostany from French-speaking Switzerland that dare to try out anything new. Irish flair is coming in from the Raglans with their rocking pace and the soulful and versatile voice of singer Marc O’Reilly and his guitar. The mix of styles is intentional, nationality is technically irrelevant. Because, even if it sounds cheesy, one thing music can still accomplish is to overcome borders. And on April 23rd, the border between day and night. So if you want to leave your parents at home and celebrate the diversity of contemporary music on the banks of the Spree, send us an email titled ‚IMPULSIVE PEOPLE KNOW NO BORDERS‘ to hurra@muxmaeuschenwild.de. Because we’re giving away 2×2 tickets for the musical merry-go-round.
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Remmi Demmi Festival | April 23rd from 8 p.m. | Glashaus of the Arena, Eichenstraße 4, 12435 Berlin | Tickets 24 Euro | remmidemmi-festival.de | Facebook

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