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EDITORIAL

Wim van der Leegte (1947-2023)

At the time of writing, the news has emerged that Wim van der Leegte has unexpectedly passed away at the age of 76. From his residence in Duizel, a shockwave of astonishment, sadness, and sympathy ripples through the region, reaching the far corners of the country. Wim was an icon of the industry in Southeast Brabant and the Netherlands.

Wim van der Leegte can rightfully be called the embodiment of everything Brainport stands for. From innovation to Brabantian friendliness, from entrepreneurship to pride, from internationalism to family. Under Wim’s leadership, VDL - representing Van der Leegte - in Eindhoven grew into an international conglomerate of more than a hundred companies, 16,000 employees, and a billion-dollar turnover. VDL stands for manufacturing with innovative power. He passed the baton to his children in 2016, including Willem who became CEO, but he always kept a watchful eye.

Editorial the editors-in-chief have their say

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The picture Merhabe Festival

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Brainporter Tanja Mlaker about culture

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The issue Brainport discovers the new ‘one society’

11 Eindhoven through the eyes of

Sanne van Kempen

13 Column

by Jin Chen

One could even argue that without Wim, Eindless Magazine would not exist. Because without Wim, there would be no Brainport, no rapid growth, no internationals, no readership, no Eindless. He was not only a rock on which other entrepreneurs could build but also the cement between the stones. In that sense, we too are part of his legacy. And we are proud of that!

Lidy Lathouwers & Hans Matheeuwsen Uitgevers en hoofdredactie Eindless magazine

In this edition 24 City & Country National Park Bosland

35 Highlights regio culture and leisure found for you

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An example for all of us. Thanks to entrepreneurs like Wim van der Leegte, the region overcame many crises in recent decades. With farmer’s shrewdness, a sense of numbers, but also with both feet firmly on the Brabantian soil. That’s why we dedicate this editorial to Wim, whom we had the privilege to meet regularly, and it was always inviting and in a warm atmosphere.

36 Innovation: The Automative Campus in Helmond

39 Column

by Mathilde Lageman

42 Focus Christmas thrift store for cancer research

44 Service & information 45 Culinair Restaurant Smaek

14 Storytiles #2 Shirma Rouse about her love for music

18 Agenda with everything you don’t want to miss

46 Monthly overview going out in december

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Merhaba Eindhoven!

November 18, 2023 Children’s choir Biz Cocuklar led by Seniz Duru during Merhaba Eindhoven! in Muziek gebouw Eindhoven, the photo is captured by Willem Wouterse.

During the Merhaba festival, Turkish culture is celebrated with music, performances, a colorful bazaar, festive food and drinks.

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B RAI NPORT E R

Tanja Mlaker is director of the Eindhoven Culture Foundation, which has largely taken over the cultural task of the municipality of Eindhoven. As such, the ‘Stichting Cultuur Eindhoven’ is responsible for the distribution of subsidies to cultural institutions. The Slovenian native sees herself as a bridge builder and connector between politics and the cultural sector.

FOTO: TWYCER - CHRIST CLIJSEN

Dear Readers, There is a good chance that you looked in amazement at a light artwork during Glow last month, listened to music with pleasure - with or without others - or had an enthusiastic conversation with your friends or colleagues about a film or performance that you loved, because culture is something we do together and would like to share. Culture brings movement into our lives and sets us in motion. That is why culture is crucial for the vitality of a city.

‘Cultuur Eindhoven’ finances artists’ activities, designers and cultural organizations in Eindhoven and stimulates connections and collaborations within the region and (inter) nationally. This year we also worked on ‘Culture Scan’, a report on the current state of culture, and ‘Culture Letter 2025-2028’. Both documents were drawn up in conversation with cultural creators and organizations and were published in September.

‘Culture Letter 2025-2028’ is our advice to the Eindhoven Municipality for cultural policy, but we also looked a little wider and a little further

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on in time. During the debate in the Municipal Council, it was clear that this is also perceived: Culture Letter is a vision document for the next ten years.

The Municipality can provide direction with a culture budget and help make culture possible in the city. But more is needed to truly be an attractive and vital cultural city and region. Together we create culture! Artists with great ideas and plans, Brainport residents who allow themselves to be transported and participate, real estate owners who offer a place for culture, business, and social organizations. Everyone is a link in Brainport’s cultural and creative system. What are you going to do in the coming year or years and what is your wish for culture in the Brainport region?

Eindhoven is Brainport’s central city, it’s growing and will continue to grow in the coming years.

This applies to the entire region. Many new residents arrive, with their own cultural tastes and interests, with new creative ideas and energy to realise them, with a desire to express themselves and belong. In ten years’ time, Brainport will have many more different voices and languages, but there are also many things that are universal and connect people. Culture is one of them. That is why it is important to strengthen culture in Brainport in the coming years, to continue investing in cultural places and creators and together to ensure that all residents of the region can enjoy culture. Culture as oxygen for the mind, available to everyone.

Tanja Mlaker Director Eindhoven Culture Foundation

IN THE NEWS

Atmospheric city center ‘Wrap up the Year’ will start in December in the city center of Eindhoven. There will be a walking route past Christmas artworks

by Eindhoven designers that will also take you past various light installations and past the Domes, an ice rink and a Christmas tree distribution point.

There will be a light art project on the 18 Septemberplein consisting of eighteen ‘candle lights’ of more than five meters high. In addition, the center will of course once again be attractive illuminated, but there are also ‘Festipoorten’ (Porte Celesti) and Christmas trees on Wilheminaplein and Clausplein. And all that with atmospheric music in the background.

More international students Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is stringing together one record after another.

This academic year, 3,093 new students registered.

1,571 of these come from abroad, which is more than from the Netherlands. The top 5 countries of origin are: Romania, China, Poland, Turkey, and Bulgaria. Most interest is in mechanical engineering and computer Science & engineering.

The number of new students is about 12% higher than the last academic year. According to Chairman, Robert-Jan Smits, the increase is “a recognition of the quality and reputation” of the 67-year-old university. TU/e currently has the most students ever: 13,500.

Free New Year’s Party Another month and then we will be celebrating New Year. There will be plenty to do in the city to celebrate the arrival of 2024. Many parties are private, but the free event “New Year’s EHVE” takes place on the 18 Septemberplein at the foot of the Light Tower. Well-known local heroes such as Fresku, Joël Borelli and DJ La Fuente will perform, the latter even with a NYE Special. At midnight there is a big firework show. Officially, lighting fireworks in the city by private individuals is prohibited. The City Council hopes that a new tradition will be born with the event.

TOUGH PROGRAMME FOR PSV The final weeks of 2023 will be exciting for PSV. The club is at the top of the Eredivisie without dropping any points (!), 7 points ahead of nearest rival Feyenoord. PSV is in the race to become champions again, for the first time in six years! PSV’s next home match, against Heerenveen, is on 7th December. Before that, the club will play away against FC Twente (25th November), Feyenoord (3rd December), and on 12th December against AZ in Alkmaar. That is against three clubs in the top four in the Netherlands now. Afterwards the players can have champagne, as ‘autumn-champions’, we hope. Fingers crossed!

PSV supporters Tygo and Tim van Werkhoven.

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T H E ISSUE

Brainport discovers the new ‘one society’ STIJN STEENBAKKERS

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to improve life here. This new impetus should benefit the social jump in scale because of the large increase in the number of inhabitants, as a consequence of the rapid economic growth that places an enormous burden on society. Eindhoven and the region must also move forward in the social field, says Eindhoven Councilor Stijn Steenbakkers, it is the only way to keep up with developments.

NEW SOCIETY

The Brainport region has once again asked for a financial contribution from the Cabinet

TEXT: HANS MATHEEUWSEN | PHOTO: EINDHOVEN MUNICIPALITY

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he Brainport region consists of the 21 municipalities in Southeast Brabant. After intensive lobbying by successive administrators, the Rutte III Cabinet designated Southeast Brabant as a ‘main port’ about five years ago.

That is a term used by administrators and civil servants for major economic activity, at a junction of transport routes. Initially, Amsterdam (Schiphol) and Rotterdam (port) were the Dutch ‘main ports’. The Eindhoven region (technology and knowledge) was added. In terms of economic potential and growth, Eindhoven is now the second ‘main port’ in the country, after Amsterdam. The economy here is growing four times as fast as the national average. Within the ‘technology region’ Brainport Eindhoven, administrators, thinkers and doers work together.

Due to the success and growth, for example due to the arrival of knowledge workers from all over the world, life in the region is under pressure. Roads are congested, living space is scarce, houses are expensive, schools are full, doctors have waiting lists, as do sports clubs. More and more residents are confronted with this. Government, business, and knowledge institutions are looking for ways to grow. Including by investing in affordable housing, such as ASML has done through the housing fund. The local government has appealed to the National Government for support.

disappear underground. The government is releasing another €48m for this. The agreement is that the region itself, in this case government and business, will invest €775M. That is ‘the hard side’.

Projects on the soft side that have been proposed include a vitality project in the region’s countryside and outdoor areas, called: Eindhoven Backyard, regional school De Berkenschutse in Heeze, the Kempen Museum in Eersel, nature border park De Groote Heide, the cooperation of libraries to combat low literacy, re-use of the Wielewaal estate in Eindhoven, the Stationskwartier in Helmond and the GLOW Light Festival for the region, just to name a few.

‘It’s a puzzle advanced players; look at each project to see what is possible and what is not’

SOFT SIDE After the Government indicated that it wanted to invest additionally in certain regions in the Netherlands to stimulate broad prosperity, the municipalities in Southeast Brabant applied to Den Haag for €40M. In this Regional Deal 2.0 ‘At Home in Brainport’, thirty social projects have been designated on ‘the soft side’ that should make life in the region more pleasant and attractive for all residents. This concerns social and cultural facilities, but also, for example, nature projects that were, in part, not eligible for a previous contribution.

Two years ago, the Government released €1B within the so-called Regional Deal for improving infrastructure and mobility.

Money that is put into, among other things, the development of KnoopXL in the centre of Eindhoven. 6,500 homes are to be built here in the coming years. The bus station will

Also included are an intercultural audience activation program in which internationals, locals, and cultural organizations collaborate (Place of Change), and the international labor market project Talent100, both registered as promising projects. Initiatives for the further development of various museums are also mentioned: Museum Helmond, Kempenmuseum Eersel, Steendrukmuseum Valkenswaard, and Weverijmuseum in Geldrop.” The Cabinet will decide in February whether the region will receive the money. The decision at project level will be made sometime between February and December 2024.

ADD A LEG Councilor Stijn Steenbakkers (Brainport councilor, economy, education and KnoopXL) cannot emphasize the importance of the investment enough. Continued investment in the region is

needed to keep up with growth, he argues. And he is certainly not just talking about building thousands of homes, widening and constructing roads and bus lanes. Precisely because of the construction of homes in the municipalities and the densification of cities, full attention must be paid to the quality of life and the presence of high-quality facilities, especially in the cultural field. “Investing in housing and mobility is all well and good, but we also have to step up our game here,” said the participant in the administrative consultation with the Cabinet about the future of Brainport.

It must also remain fun, he argues, and above all we must remain connected to each other.

That is the strength of this region. Social cohesion, as it is called, is important. Furthermore, everyone should be able to participate, says the Councilor. This means that facilities must remain or become open, affordable, and accessible. “We can push hard on the economy and build a lot of homes, but we cannot run at top economic levels without the soft side. It is important that all municipalities continue to work together, because we have a long way to go. The story goes much further. After the Regional Deal 2.0, we will focus on education.”

PUZZLES FOR ADVANCED STUDENTS The Brainport Councilor shows enormous enthusiasm, and energy radiates. But more and more parties involved, including builders and residents, are wondering whether all the great plans will go ahead at all under the influence of various negative developments, including inflation, and if so: when? Because we seem to be in a hurry to keep up with population growth.

Stijn Steenbakers remains optimistic about the feasibility of all plans. “Eindhoven continues to build,” he declares strongly, “It is the only way”.

Everyone will have to make concessions and settle for lower returns, and the Municipality will certainly have to demand less. The ambitions are only growing. The business community is now taking its role and responsibility.

We are inventing a kind of new society: doing things together, not only economically but also in all other areas. That is the only way to get out of the dip and gain speed. We must work as hard as possible. At the moment, it’s puzzling for advanced players. In other words, look at each project to see what is possible and what is not.” n

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Ph.D. student TU/e & Hermes public bus driver

TEKST & FOTO: KIKA MARQUARDT

Seven years ago, Sanne van Kempen made the deliberate choice to embark on a transformative journey to Eindhoven for educational pursuits. Captivated by the allure of Brabant culture, Sanne foresaw the city as a very ‘gezellige’ city. Over the years, Eindhoven has become more than an academic hub for Sanne, who now dedicates weekdays to advancing knowledge as a Ph.D. student in mathematics at Eindhoven University of Technology. However, weekends unfold a different facet of Sanne’s life, steering buses for Hermes through the city’s streets - a juxtaposition that provides a comprehensive and nuanced perspective on the essence of Eindhoven.

Sanne brings some new perspectives of the life and culture of the city below.

Movie

My favorite movie nights are definitely the Buitenfilms at Natlab over the summer Just bring your own lawn chair, sit back and relax!

City

Driving throughout the city and its surrounding areas as a bus driver brings me immense satisfaction. Despite my familiarity with the city, discovering new ‘hidden’ gems is a constant delight. Some noteworthy examples include the Van Gogh Cycle Path, Genderpark, Stiphoutse Bossen, and Oirschotse Heide.

Music

EINDHOVEN THROUGH THE EYES OF

Sanne van Kempen

As a violinist, I enjoy the opportunities to play in different orchestras and ensembles in and around Eindhoven. I have played with Ensuite, the symphony orchestra of the student music association ESMG Quadrivium and with the Philips Symphony Orchestra. It is great to be able to make music together and perform in venues like the Muziekgebouw, Parktheater, Catharina Church or De Schalm.

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In the years that my fitness allows for it, I like to participate in the ASML half marathon. The crowds cheering you on from beginning to end make it feel like you can fly all the way to the finish. For training, I enjoys my runs in the Philips de Jongh Park or around the Karpedonkse Plas.

Fun Fact In the Muziekgebouw, just before entering the stage through the artist entrance, there is a sign that says, ‘Just hold on for a bit; you can almost go to the bar.’ I believe this is truly characteristic of the spirit and vibe of Eindhoven. It could be interpreted as a casual and light-hearted way to encourage people to achieve their goals with the promise of a pleasant experience waiting for them at the end. The effort pays off, after all.

Sanne in december

For December, I very much look forward to performing in a Christmas themed concert of ESMG Quadrivium featuring selections from the Messiah and Brandenburg Concerto No 3. The concert is on the 9th of December at 8pm in the Catharina Church in Eindhoven so I hope to see you there!

In her capacity as a bus driver, Sanne encounters people from various parts of the city, providing her with a more expansive perspective compared to interactions solely within University circles. The satisfaction derived from assisting individuals in reaching their destinations is a significant aspect of her role. Furthermore, Sanne holds the view that public transport plays a crucial role in mitigating car traffic and fostering the integration of more green spaces within the city.

‘Gezellig’ is a Dutch term that encapsulates a sense of warmth, coziness, and conviviality. It implies a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere, often associated with social gatherings and a feeling of togetherness. When Sanne envisioned Eindhoven as a ‘gezellige’ city, she foresaw it as a place with a charming and inviting ambiance, where people could come together and enjoy a sense of community.

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We are living in times of war, political division, and radicalization.

These events are tearing society apart instead of bringing people closer together. This is the reason why I believe that we need to focus on increasing inclusivity in organisations more than ever. Having diversity within your organization is not enough. It’s all about inclusivity. Do you even know what the key difference is? I urge you to approach this with an open mind and to take action.

Some companies struggle with inclusivity due to the fear of change.

And yes, that fear is widespread, even among the gray Caucasian men with their old boys’ network. It’s understandable; it can be intimidating to feel that, as part of the majority, you need to embrace a minority perspective. But the concept is really not scary. The goal of inclusivity is not to replace one group with another but to create an environment where everyone feels free and safe to participate in the conversation.

Note that inclusivity is not just about accepting different cultures and beliefs within an organization but more importantly about finding common ground on which everyone can build. Being open-minded and realizing that we are all responsible for connecting in and with the organization, even if connecting is not your natural talent. Everyone with a heartbeat can contribute to this. It’s truly nonsense and a weak excuse if people don’t see themselves as connectors. It’s not that difficult to genuinely show interest in a colleague from another team.

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Inclusivity in organisations: let’s try harder to connect And the benefits of inclusivity are obvious: an inclusive environment promotes diversity, leading directly to a broader range of perspectives and ideas. This creates a fertile ground for innovation and creativity.

Moreover, it improves the work culture, resulting in higher satisfaction, employee engagement, and, consequently, productivity.

I am proud to work at Crowe. We are continuously focused on the well-being and development of our organization.

As a result of our annual employee satisfaction survey, we have consistently scored highest in the fact that our employees feel comfortable at work being their authentic selves. If every organization in the world focuses on connecting, well-being, and the development of their employees, we can resolve division and radicalization, thus improving the world.

Jin Chen Head of European China Desk / Partner transfer pricing Crowe Foederer Accountancy

The significant challenge in many organizations is the lack of diversity in leadership. When the top of an organization is not diverse, a gap in understanding and representation of different perspectives within the organization emerges. Unfortunately, I have personally experienced a severe form of discrimination that was then downplayed by the organization’s leadership. I wouldn’t wish such experiences on anyone, but it still happens.

If you want to create an inclusive organization, cultural change is inevitable. It is essential to promote equity, respect, and a sense of appreciation for all employees.

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IN-DEPTH: STORYTILE #2

Storytiles unfold the story of culture in the metropoolregion

EDO RIGHINI & SHIRMA ROUSE on the urge of musical inspiration and human connections

Storytile#2 When: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Location: At Shirma Rouse’s home, Rotterdam Timings 11am – 3pm About: Love for/through/ via music, with a shared passion for Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix Enjoying: Delivered lunch Coffee, tea, water & homemade hibiscus lemonade by Shirma’s mother

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VA L U E O F C U LT U R E

All those people, and I really mean all those people, who love her and whom she equally loves. It seems that singer and producer Shirma Rouse effortlessly engages in sincere and profound connections with others. From her audience and family to her social projects , private interactions with loved ones and foremost her music; is it consciously or unconsciously that Shirma focusses so completely on love?

Driven by a shared passion for the music of Jimi Hendrix and Aretha Franklin, this edition of our Storytile also delves into the value of art and culture. Exploring the meaning of and being moved by music deepens and celebrates connections between people. What a powerful force! To what extent does one relate to the other?

INITIATIVE, INTERVIEW, PRODUCTION LIDY LATHOUWERS & EDO RIGHINI | PHOTOGRAPHY THOMAS ANDREAS PARPOULAS | THOMASANDP.NL

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IN-DEPTH: STORYTILE #2

‘As an artist, it’s my civic duty to raise my voice to do good’

Edo: More crucial for life than accumulating material wealth or pursuing spiritual wisdom are human connections. The fact that you make and celebrate those connections through music expresses, for me, the value of music. It seems to come so easily to you, Shirma, both in your music and beyond. Why is that?

Shirma: Because it’s in my DNA! If you knew my grandmother or great-grandmother, you would understand who I am. It all starts with my faith. God, love, is the reason I create space. I love to love; it feels good to acknowledge and see the other person. ‘Shirma is truly involved with me‘ - that’s who I am. I have inherited this and always have faith as the foundation of all I do. When I am connected to what is good for me, it comes naturally. Two hours of signing and taking photos is very common for me. People come to tell me that I have touched them. That can only happen because I show or make them feel that I am here and I see you.

‘As creative people, we often forget to fill our own cup’ Those who see you on stage and offstage will recognize this about you.

Is it something you consciously use, or is it just a part of who you are?

I am the train, and the music is the carrier, the bearer of what I consciously and unconsciously want to convey. And by that, I mean everything about the music: the conception, production, the performance and the release. This also touches on a part of my faith: ‘who does good, encounters good.’ Music, for me, is a platform. It’s the place that gives me a voice. It was Nina Simone who stated that as a creator, she said you have the responsibility to reflect the spirit and the social cohesion of the time we life in, in your work: ‘An artist’s duty, as fas as I’m concerned, is to reflect the times.’ You must speak up, that’s an action. She found that very important, and so do I: As an artist, it’s a civic duty I have to raise my voice, to do good. Thanks to the music platform, I can do just a little more. I enjoy working for the good cause, speak out for target groups, see and embrace the target audience. My belief in God and the fact that I ‘love to love’ motivates and helps me.

So, you use music both as a platform and as a form of personal expression.

How do you maintain the balance between both?

I believe in the music and people I work with. I surround myself with individuals who share the same inner love, love for the music and who

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show compassion. Authenticity. I am cautious and selective in what I do and with whom I work. This way, I can ensure that I stay close to who I am.

Does that have to do with trust?

If I play music with people who don’t have the same values, it doesn’t work. It has to stay in sync with my vision. That way, both of us can convey our stories and be aligned with each other.

We both played music in the same scene and share our love for artists like Jimi Hendrix and Aretha Franklin. Your new album ‘Celebrating Aretha Franklin’ was released today! Why Aretha?

We have so much in common. The church, charitable causes, foundations for children’s education. Her work ethic. She did what she wanted. She was a risk-taker, fearless. She just did it. And I haven’t even mentioned her voice yet!

You attended her funeral five years ago and met her family. Was that the moment your journey started?

Absolutely, immediately I knew: I need to do something with this. It was only later that I thought about the framework, the purpose, the orchestra. Aretha’s lifestyle and her approach to artistry, her faith, and spirituality touch me so deeply, I hear that in her voice. It’s that character that I’m a fan of. I’m a fan of her ‘why,’ not just the ‘what’ about her.

Aretha Franklin led a certain life, and you can feel that in the music. The same applies to the tragically young deceased Jimi Hendrix. He played phenomenally: virtuosic, innovative, spiritual, and above all, very beautiful because he had no musical fear. You can hear that. Do you think he would have remained as great if he had lived longer?

These individuals share the commonality of leaving behind timeless cultural heritage. They spoke from an inner necessity, were authentic, and fearless. Bob Marley only lived to the age of 36, but wherever I go in the world, his legacy remains. Jimi Hendrix also had that natural connection. And, the new generation also listens to him, so we don’t know what would have happened if he was sill among us. These artists felt the need to express themselves. The songs were uncompromising - they can make you cry or go to bed with a certain feeling. Again this is timeless. The same happens with the ballads of saxophonist John Coltrane with Johnny Hartman. “Dedicated to You” is by far one of the most beautiful recordings.

If you compare the style in which Hendrix worked to the current digital production and distribution methods of music, would it be much harder for him to stay relevant now?

I call that urgent! Having the freedom and the will, that’s where the urgency comes from. Truly giving 100% because you cannot do otherwise. I also live with this urgency. People might say to me, ‘you’re a singer,’ but I prefer to feel myself first before expressing and giving. This

You’ve conceived it, so you want to go, to make it happen. That’s the urgency of creation. Therefore, a better question is, ‘How far do you want to go?’ We give, but we are also a product ourselves and are constantly utilized. We belong to everyone who needs something. With our high sense of responsibility, we forget to fill our own cup. We sell music, emotions, and experiences, but we are also the living water of connections. Before you know it, you are being lived. Layer upon layer upon layer.

Recently, you joined the Board of Directors of Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, where I am the director. What attracts you?

Several things. As a creator and producer, I often interact with similar institutions. Muziekgebouw Eindhoven is significant, has a reputation, belongs to the crème de la crème. When the question arose, I found it natural to say yes because I want to contribute at a facilitative level.

As a creator, it gives me the possibility to get a behind-the-scenes look and have an influential voice in what I would like to see. This includes considerations for inclusion and programming, which are handled very well! But also, from a managerial perspective, in a company like Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, factors like maintenance and vision are important: where do you want to go, what do you want to innovate, and

Few people move on your energy. Many primarily project their fears onto the opinions of others, but you visualize the result as you’d like it to be.

You work hard to get there. You connect, have a spiritual foundation, and integrity. However, there are also examples in our sector of colleagues taking shortcuts. How do you maintain this unique energy when things get tough?

There are plenty of makers and creators who move on the same frequency, but you don’t talk about it with each other. While I know vulnerability is your strength. What I give, I get back. I choose to be an artist and must be willing to be photographed. But what do I take, what do I want from you? That balance can easily go wrong. If I have a sold-out tour and go on stage, everyone will be looking at me. If it fails, not all those people fail, but I do. I could bypass myself, but I would be betraying myself. And I won’t do that. However, I do need to sometimes dare to step back, right in the middle of the storm. Like in the bible: David needed Goliath to come into his own strenght. For me, it means: See the bright spots and own them; it’s you.

‘Franklin, Hendrix, Marley, they have left behind some serious cultural heritage’ how to approach these? There’s so much involved. And then, the fact that you, Edo, asked me, it shows mutual respect and recognition of each other’s expertise. For me, that’s the most important reason. And it’s super exciting.

You’ve been working on the album since April and oversee a whole crew, including musicians, tour managers and others. The writing, recording, mixing, distributing, and now presenting it to the public asks for a vision on leadership: do you consider ‘the greater good on a daily basis?

My job would be incredibly dull if I didn’t prioritize people. This includes, as you also mention, not only taking responsibility for individuals in their roles but also for their families. Everyone’s personal story, and sometimes language and cultural barriers, come into play and require your guidance. How can I inspire and connect with them, offer more that is interesting to them? The goal is to create a healthy and inspiring work environment where everyone feels valued and contributes to the greater good. But if you do too much too quickly, unrest arises. You have to pause, put the brakes on, until you can efficiently move forward again.

Jimi Hendrix created a more informal collaboration of musicians to make music in an open and experimental way. He called it the Electric Church.

You also describe yourself as a spiritual catalyst who leads people to live in connection and creates the conditions for it.

Correct. This is my church. And the church is love. My task is to con-

‘Love is living water.

Every drop of love we give creates a wave. That is my aspiration.’ nect people in love. In my analogy, we are all a vast ocean. But every drop of love we give creates a ripple - the living water. You feel an additional piece of love for yourself and towards each other. Love is the living water that I aspire to. n

How far do you go in that regard?

As creative people, we are entirely focused on the vision - on what we do and who it needs to reach. You are leading, the leader in what you do.

STORYTILES

Storytiles is a initiative by Edo Rhigini and Lidy Lathouwers, who unfold the story of culture in the Metropoolregio Eindhoven to life. We believe in the power of art & culture and we aim to understand and appreciate the natural drive behind it. With Storytiles we explore the heartbeat and impact of culture, providing a platform for conversations and encounters.

They will function as puzzle pieces that together will expose the value and meaning of culture. We meet relevant culture-makers, stakeholders, and experts to understand how culture affects us and what value it holds from various perspectives. Each interview, encounter, and conversation contributes to the larger narrative.

VA L U E O F C U LT U R E

goes beyond passion and beyond having a sense of purpose. It’s allencompassing, truly everything.

It goes straight to the heart. It reminds me of powerful speeches, such as Martin Luther King’s at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. Regardless of the incredible content of his speech, the power, the urgency, the deep sense of respect for humanity. He speaks to the hearts of the people.

It moves me, this truly comes from my vanes.

In connection with, creating, experiencing, and living. What is the superlative for you?

In Bussum I played jazz classics for Vier het Leven, an organization for the elderly, acoustically. It was a fantastic audience, with an average age of around eighty.

Those people enjoyed music so much.

I asked them, ‘Are you here with someone you deeply love? Just go ahead and tell them. Tell the people who are always there, tell your colleague without whom the day is dull.’ The whole room was filled with joy. There were a son with his mother, at a very advanced age.

She came to say, ‘I thought I would never hear ‘I love you’ again. But tonight, it happened.’

Bringing people to such ecstasy that you can surprise them is so beautiful and makes me very grateful.

December 20, 2023 Shirma Rouse in Eindhoven Gospel concert for connection at the Catharinakerk Eindhoven Tickets www.spread-love.nl

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AGENDA

THU 7 DECEMBER PARKTHEATER EINDHOVEN • DRAMA

Alleen familie (Only family) This month shows a

HUUB STAPEL

great variety of activities

Huub Stapel, the man who mercilessly measured Mars and Venus against the yardstick of life and dissected marriage down to the bone, now devotes himself to an even greater subject: family.

to do in the city in the field of music, theater, sports

Mark Engelen

& culture.

No quarrel cuts as deep as a family quarrel. At the same time, it is the one bond you can never get rid of. You can dissolve a marriage, you can end a friendship, but family always remains. Huub Stapel is back with his successful performance Alleen Familie and leads you, more personally than ever, through celebrations of recognition and hidden pasts.

SUN 10 DECEMBER

FR 15 DECEMBER

FR 19 JANUARI

MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN • 2.15PM • CLASSIC

PARKTHEATER EINDHOVEN • DANS

PAND P • 9:00 – 10:30PM • COMEDY

Dancing with clarinetist Martin Fröst

What Ever Happened to Mr. Pete

EINDHOVENS COMEDY FESTIVAL

‘A virtuosity and musicality surpassed by no other clarinetist (perhaps instrumentalist), at least in my memory,’ wrote a critic from The New York Times about Martin Fröst. ‘Indescribable, this you must experience, heavenly and rugged at the same time,’ said a critic from Le Figaro. This wonder clarinetist and music magician will perform solo at Philzuid in Dance Mosaic, a segment from his acclaimed program Xodus. In it, he intertwines folk, jazz, and classical elements into a colorful combination of dance music that sparks with energy. After the intermission, he ascends the conductor’s podium to lead the orchestra in Brahms’ Fourth Symphony.

What Ever Happened to Mr. Pete is not your usual play. This estranging theatrical experience is a quest for the truth behind Mr. Pete.

Martin Baêcker (c) Sony Music Entertainment

HET ZUIDELIJK TONEEL

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Who is he? And who are we, actually? A necessary question in times of algorithms, digitization, and the celebration of our happiness as free individuals. It’s a performance about loneliness, community, and the loss of control. Losing grip and feeling alone in that experience. It’s a shared journey because Mr. Pete, too, discovers himself in short, humorous scenes populated by a colorful cast of characters.

Kings of of Comedy

IS COMMING IN 2024!

On Friday, January 19th, a real stand-up comedy night is organised. The lineup consists of 5 acts and an enthusiastic Master of Ceremonies. Within 1 minute, you’ll feel the energy of a genuine comedy show. The stage will feature comedians known from shows like Raymann is Laat, The Comedy Factory, Lowlands, and Paaspop.

The show will be headlined by JÖRGEN RAYMANN, a well-known figure from radio and television. This man needs no further introduction, and during this show, he’ll be live at Pand P in Eindhoven.

The show is scheduled from approximately 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM. These are estimated times and may vary slightly. The venue opens 20 minutes before the start of the show. There’s no intermission, but feel free to bring your drinks. Make sure to be present We look forward to your enthusiasm!

SAT 9 DECEMBER

THU 14 UNTIL ZO 17 DECEMBER

SUN 17 DECEMBER

PARKTHEATER EINDHOVEN • SHOW

PARKTHEATER EINDHOVEN • THEATER

MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN • 2.15 PM • CLASSIC

Club Salvador

Brabantse nachten zijn lang

Get wings with violinist Alena Baeva and The Firebird

EL TIGRE BLANCO

MARGOT ROS

A tragicomic evening on the edge of real and absolutely made up. Margôt Ros leads the way: hilarious, poignant, sparkling and sometimes painful. Celebrate, but with a lump in your throat.

At the age of thirteen, she fell in love. ‘Suddenly, I didn’t just find music beautiful; I fell in love, and it was with one piece.’

Sweat droplets illuminated by the lights, glitter on pants, and the wind in your hair. In the carousel of your dreams, the impossible approaches near, and the night is a celebration. International burlesque starlet Xarah von Den Vielenregen and Eindhoven EL Tigre Blanco treat you an experience of escapism. Just as colorful and surreal as the brushstrokes of grandmaster Dalí himself.

Ros talks about family quarrels that get completely out of hand, losing virginity during carnival, comforting sausage rolls, and other Brabant crown jewels.

In procession, she showcases memorable characters and lively anecdotes from her youth, and she gives ‘our pa’ the rightful leading role. In Brabantse nachten zijn lang (audience favorite of 2022), Ros shows how you can celebrate life until the very last moment and that dying well is an art.

That piece was music by Brahms. Two years later, she played his Violin Concerto. ‘Because I learned it at such a young age, it’s in my body. I feel free when I play it.’ Brahms’ Violin Concerto was once called a concerto against the violin. But not for Alena Baeva.

She gives this masterpiece wings, from the heavenstorming opening to the dancing finale. Even more wings and winged tales in Stravinsky’s Song of the Nightingale, based on Andersen’s fairy tale, and the thrilling Firebird.

Simon vann Boxtel

Vincent van den Hoogen

Club Salvador guides you to a world of burlesque, cabaret, acrobatics, comedy and live music. An evening where the theater is transformed into a place that makes you forget where you are.

SAT 23 UNTIL SUN 31 DECEMBER PARKTHEATER EINDHOVEN • KERSTWINTERCIRCUS

Kerstwintercircus Highly respected audience! It’s time for the 51st edition of the International Christmas Winter Circus. The Hertog Jan Hal once again got a stunning transformation into a real circus arena. From jugglers to trapeze artists and from clowns to balancing artists: Parktheater again brings the best and most beautiful acts from all over the world to Eindhoven.

HIGHLY R E S P E C TE D AUDIENCE!

And this year too, ringmaster Arjan Smit is present again.

Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon or evening in the Parktheater with the whole family! There is also plenty to do off the slopes, so be on time (from one hour before the start) and feel free to stay. Cozy stalls where you can enjoy delicious food and children can be circus artists themselves. Also record your visit in the special Christmas Winter Circus photo booth; a special memory for home.

On December 31, during the last circus, the Christmas Winter Circus Audience Award 2023 will be awarded to the most favorite circus act. Who will win this year?

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E V E NT THU 30 NOVEMBER

SAT 2 DECEMBER

EFFENAAR • STROOMHUIS • 8:00PM • INDIE

MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN • 1:00PM • WORLD

Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys HEAVING

India Day

With their hauning, gothic art-pop and ambient noise, Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys take you into raw emotions and poetic introspection.

“India Day, we celebrate the enriched everything India culture. Immerse yourself in the enchanting colors, flavors, and sounds of India. In the foyers and halls of Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, you can enjoy live performances with (traditional) dance and music, taste delicious Indian food at various stalls on the bazaar and participate in various workshops in the field of traditional arts and crafts such as yoga, martial arts, and painting. All regions and languages are represented in the program.”

The South African artist moved to Berlin in 2018 and released the ‘Tapes’ trilogy together with The Lost Boys; a series of grim and melancholic records about finding your way in a new city. The new album ‘Heaving’ picks up where this series ended, and the new-found stability goes hand in hand with experimentation. Which can be heard in a more expansive sound full of Depeche Mode-esque darkness, fear, elation, longing and hope that falls somewhere between Savages, Emma Ruth Rundle and Chelsea Wolfe. See Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys together with Nevin and Ellenor Vora in Stroomhuis.

YOUR WORLD YOUR MUSIC

EVENTS 01 MI GENTE 12 (REGGAETON) 09 CITY SHOWDOWN 12 LEAGUE OF LEGEND + ROCKET LEAGUE + FIFA 09 SOMNIO 4 12 SUPER SMASH BROS. MELEE + TETRIS 15 POKEQUIZ 12 POKEMON PUBQUIZ 16 BLASTTEK 12 (DARKPSY | TEKNO HITECH | PSYCORE)

DYNAMO WISHES YOU

HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND A

WONDERFUL NEW YEAR!

HOPEFULLY YOUR 2024 WILL BE FILLED WITH AMAZING

SHOWS, EVENTS, CLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND OTHER GREAT THINGS!

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SUN 3 DECEMBER

WED 6 DECEMBER

EFFENAAR • 8:15PM • INDIE

MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN • 8:15PM • FOLK

Sue The Night

Moya Brennan (the voice of Clannad)

Sue the Night is back! You might know them from songs like The Whale, The World Below, Top of Mind and Mind Dear.

The band previously performed their perfect indie pop on the festival grounds of Zwarte Cross, Best Kept Secret and Paaspop, among others. The dreamy voice of frontwoman Suus in combination with melancholic melodies moves and enchants.

A long break followed from 2018 until after the corona period. Whether singer Suus has been sitting still? Certainly not! Ample time was taken to write and find musicians to translate the whole in the studio. The result? A new album is on its way. Don’t miss out!

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CHRISTMAS SONGS

“Moya Brennan, the voice of Clannad, has already touched many hearts with her beautiful and distinctive vocal style. In addition to a wonderful and impressive career, she has also been honored with a Grammy.

With Clannad stopping in 2022 after 52 (!) years, this allows Moya Brennan the space to tour under her own name. In December, she will travel through the Netherlands with her own band, presenting a Christmas program that brings warmth to a concert at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven. The concert will not only feature Christmas songs but also include songs from Clannad, solo projects, and film themes.”

THU 7 DECEMBER

FR 8 DECEMBER

SUN 10 DECEMBER

MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN • 8:15PM • CLASSIC

STROOMHUIS • HEAVY

EFFENAAR • 8:15PM • POP / ROCK

Francis van Broekhuizen & Phion MARIA CALLAS

These New South Whales

Jett Rebel SUPER SWEET 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR

The members of These New South Whales do not have blood running through their veins, but pure entertainment.

In 2013 he suddenly appeared: Jett Rebel. With his hits Louise and Tonight he shot to the top like a comet and the Netherlands was a real phenomenon richer.

‘La Divina’ Maria Callas: this year she would have turned one hundred. Renowned for her uniqueness and versatile singing and acting talent, Callas remains a great inspiration for contemporary opera singers.

The prima donna of our time, Francis van Broekhuizen, steps into the shoes of Maria Callas, narrating and singing her eventful life story with her most beautiful arias, such as Casta diva and Vissi d’arte, serving as the thread throughout. She is accompanied by various prominent vocalists and, of course, by Phion, under the baton of conductor George Petrou.

WHAT A GREAT PUNK

They are known as one of the best punk bands in Australia - with multiple headline tours across Australia, the UK and Europe - and are probably the only ones to also have a successful run on Comedy Central. In 2022, their podcast ‘What A Great Punk’ debuted in Spotify’s top 5 music podcasts and their latest album ‘TNSW’ was released.

These New South Whales started as a passion project for parodies. Yet you can safely say that their musical career has transcended their comedy. With their irresistible songwriting and old school energy, they have followed a similar trajectory to genre-bending bands like Ceremony or Turnstile. And it’s raining rave reviews.

10 years later, all-rounder Jett Rebel has become an indispensable part of the (international) rock circuit and this has to be celebrated with a tour of the finest concert halls in the Netherlands.

Jett Rebel’s Super Sweet 10 Year Anniversary Tour will be a series of musical highlights from 10 years of Jett Rebel. After more than 600 performances in clubs, theaters and festivals, the best has yet to come.

TUE 12 DECEMBER

TUE 12 DECEMBER

EFFENAAR • 8:15PM • ALTERNATIVE ROCK

MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN • 7:30PM • KLASSIEK

Cardinal Black

Händels Messiah

JANUARY CAME CLOSE

AKADEMIE FÜR ALTE MUSIK BERLIN

In May, Cardinal Black had to cancel their performance at the Bridge Festival due to the big fire in the city centre, but now they are coming to Eindhoven for an intimate show in the Kleine Zaal of Effenaar.

Handel’s Messiah: the most beloved oratorio of all time. Just think of the radiant Hallelujah chorus alone. This evening, it will be performed by none other than the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin.

On their debut album, ‘January Came Close’ rock and soulful blues come together in a unique love project. And with tracks like ‘Tell Me How It Feels,’ ‘Terra Firma’ and ‘Rise Up,’ singer Tom Hollister and guitarist Chris Buck reveal themselves as world-class artists.

This award-winning ensemble specializes in authentic performances of Baroque music. Together with the RIAS Kammerchor Berlin and top soloists Julia Doyle (soprano), Benno Schachtner (alto), Alexander Sprague (tenor), and Neal Davies (bass), this promises to be an evening you won’t want to miss!

The story of Cardinal Black begins in 2010: Hollister, Buck and drummer Adam Roberts gained musical momentum. They were praised by some of the biggest names in British rock like Steve Winwood, who invited the band to his secret Wincraft Studios. This in turn was followed by a phone call from Alan Niven Guns N’ Roses’ manager – who had big plans for the band in the American scene in Nashville. Due to circumstances the band lost momentum, but now they are back. And better than ever before!

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SAT 16 DECEMBER

TUE 21 DECEMBER

EFFENAAR • 8:15PM • HEAVY

MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN • 8:15PM • CLASSIC

Ploegendienst RAY FUEGO BAND

Choir of Clare College, Cambridge

Shift workers like to kick hard and kick hard. Against the masses, closed doors and against public transport gates. Literally then.

SUN 31 DECEMBER

As one of the finest university choirs in the world, the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge is the perfect atmosphere creator for the most wonderful time of the year!

10.00PM – 1.30 AM • 18 SEPTEMBERPLEIN

They present centuries-old traditionals, festive polyphony, and English choral classics from past and present, featuring works by composers such as Praetorius, Byrd, Morales, Sheppard, and Beamish.

Figuratively, it is a band that wants to demolish every venue in as short a time as possible. Musically it’s somewhere between 80’s hardcore punk, oi and thrash. Led by Ray Fuego, the band brings you compact, pruning loud songs that you immediately want to scream along to. The Dutch lyrics are mainly about the major inconveniences of life: tourist terror, broken telephones and the system

FR 22 DECEMBER

TUE 28 DECEMBER

THU 28 DECEMBER

MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN • 8:15PM • CLASSIC

MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN • 8:15PM • CLASSIC

EFFENAAR • CLASSICS & LEGENDS

Get wings with pianist Boris Giltburg and The Firebird

An Irish Christmas by Celtic Steps

The Dutch Queen Tribute

“After their first successful tour, Celtic Steps is returning to the Netherlands! Enthusiasts of Irish folk, Christmas, and traditional dance are in for a treat with this grand Irish dance and music show featuring sixteen dancers and musicians on stage.

All the big hits and beloved album tracks of the great rock band ‘Queen’ are presented in detail in an energetic show.

The piano soloist touches a chord to the right, a bass note to the left, initially casually, but increasingly intense, culminating in: ‘Yes, that glowing string melody...’

The show is presented by the renowned Irish Riverdance company Celtic Steps, which has been in existence for over twelve years. Especially for Christmas, they are coming to Muziekgebouw Eindhoven with ‘An Irish Christmas’!”

Sasha Gusov

The unmistakable Second Piano Concerto by Rachmaninov. It is etched in our collective memory. ‘His playing between spiritual calmness and deep empathy is gripping,’ wrote the Washington Post about pianist Boris Giltburg. This Piano Concerto is one of his signature pieces. His recording of it even earned a prominent place in the Gramophone top 10 of ‘Rachmaninov recordings.’ After this piano celebration, our guest conductor Jun Märkl gives wings to Stravinsky’s Song of the Nightingale and the thrilling Firebird.

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From the superior vocal range of Freddie Mercury to the refined dynamics of Brian May, from the melodic bass parts of John Deacon to the characteristic grooves of Roger Taylor, forged together by Freddie’s recognizable piano parts.

The music of the rock giants Queen has now left a significant mark on our culture. The fact that their countless hits are timeless is evident from the large fan base that only grows with each new generation.

The band members of The Dutch Queen Tribute were also touched at a young age and it shaped them musically.

film

This month in NATLAB

FROM THU 7 DECEMBER NATLAB

PREMIÈRE FILMS

Wonka PAUL KING

In this imaginative film starring Timothée Chalamet, we meet a young Willy Wonka who has all sorts of delicious ideas and is determined to make the world a tastier place. With an enchanting blend of magic, music, chaos, and emotion, delivered with much warmth and humor, we witness how he becomes the beloved Willy Wonka from ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ that we all know.

FROM THU 13 DECEMBER

FROM THU 28 DECEMBER

NATLAB

NATLAB

Teddy’s Cristmas

The Virgin Suicides

ANDREA ECKERBOM

SOFIA COPPOLA

During Maria’s visit to the Christmas market, she discovers an incredible secret: on a shelf in the lottery booth, a teddy bear has just moved its head—Teddy the teddy bear is alive!

Maria can’t think of a better Christmas wish than to win the teddy bear. However, he has other plans. He dreams of a wealthy owner who can teach him everything the world has to offer.

The Virgin Suicides” is Sofia Coppola’s debut, with which she made her breakthrough as a director in 1999. This classic psychological drama returns to theaters in a restored 4K version. The five daughters of the Lisbon family grow up sheltered in Michigan, until the youngest of the family ends her life. On the doctor’s advice, the strict Catholic parents give their four remaining daughters a little more freedom.

SUN 10 DECEMBER NATLAB

Carol

FILM SPECIALS ALL INCLUSIVE

WED20 DECEMBER NATLAB

Priscilla

CINEVILLE SPECIAALTJE

TODD HAYNES

SOFIA COPPOLA

With ‘All Inclusive,’ we reflect on queer stories and their impact on our history and future. In this edition, we delve into ‘Carol,’ a film depicting a forbidden love that blossoms between a young photographer and an older woman trapped in a loveless marriage. Their passionate connection defies societal norms and expectations in 1950s New York. Join us afterwards for a complimentary drink at the café, where we can continue the conversation.”

On December 20th, edge to the edge of your seat during a Cineville Special featuring the premiere of ‘Priscilla.’ When teenager Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the international rock ‘n’ roll superstar unexpectedly transforms into someone else in intimate moments: a captivating lover, a vulnerable best friend. Through Priscilla’s eyes, Sofia Coppola reveals the unseen side of the long relationship and tumultuous marriage between Elvis and Priscilla. As a Cineville member, you can bring a +1 for free to this special screening!”

Tip by Pathé Eindhoven DECEMBER

Human Forever DOCUMENTARY OF TEUN TOEBES & JONATHAN DE JONG

It appears that you’re sharing a viewing recommendation for the documentary “Human Forever”

by Teun Toebes and Jonathan de Jong, with additional screenings due to its success. Teun Toebes will be present at cast visits on Saturday, November 18, and Thursday, November 23 at Pathé Eindhoven. The documentary follows the story of Teun, a 24-year-old man who resides on the closed ward of a nursing home, living alongside people with dementia.

The documentary explores how other countries handle dementia and what we can learn from those approaches. It seems to be an impressive journey where Teun and Jonathan seek answers for the future. Information about tickets and the trailer can be found on the Pathé website: www.pathe.nl/ humanforever.

Tickets & Trailer: www.pathe.nl/humanforever

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C I T Y& C OU N T RY

National Park Bosland:

largest adventure forest just across the border The countryside and green area is not new, but its recognition as a National Park is.

With thousands of hectares, Bosland is the largest in Flanders and close to the Brainport region. Do you know it?

TEXT: MARIE-JOSÉ DEKKERSI | PHOTO’S: NATIONAAL PARK BOSLAND

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CLIMATE ROBUST The driving forces behind this are the Flemish Municipalities of Peer, Lommel (also walking municipality of the year), Pelt and Hechtel-Eksel. They each have their own information office that - in beautiful Flemish style - is the reception for visitors. The Dutch Bergeijk and Flemish Mol were initially also expected to participate. Those municipalities are still interested and are again looking at cooperation or participation. Bladel and Eersel have also shown interest.

The Lommelse Sahara, a mini desert, is also in Bosland. The sandy area is clearly visible from the Reus van Bosland, the 38-meter-high lookout tower.

ATTRACTION Above all, Bosland is an attraction for the million visitors annually. It is located just across the border and therefore easily accessible from Brainport, within half an hour by car.

Bosland appeals to everyone: children, campers, picnickers, walkers, runners, cyclists, mountain bikers, horse riders and wheelchair users. A multi-day stay, or holiday is also

A literal highlight is Cycling through the Trees. You cycle to the tops of the trees via a double, 700m long, circle. The Hovenring, but green! Since its opening in 2019, 800,000 cyclists have made this climb.

There are also three adapted wheelchair and pushchair paths, including experience equipment. You can also be active on the 400kms of walking routes, 300kms of cycling and mountain bike routes, 150kms of equestrian routes and 70 running routes.

ON A QUEST However, recognition is subject to conditions: several observations from the jury report must be resolved within a year, but these should not be insurmountable, according to Bosland. In any case, the intention is to expand the park, including walkways and ecoducts.

A wildlife warning system has even been installed that ensures far fewer traffic accidents involving animals.

Bosland will be the most child-friendly forest in Flanders and an attractive international park with ecological value. That is the ambition. The domain would like to expand and de-fragment by making connections where there are currently enclaves and barriers.

The park must also become climate-robust by coping with challenges such as drought, flooding, and heat.

Heritage also plays a role. The area has been inhabited and cultivated for thousands of years. Archaeological finds point to ancient cultural sites and burial mounds and there are traces of prehistoric land cultivation in the Celtic Fields. More recently, sand, wood and coal were extracted, which also left visible traces in the landscape, such as lakes and commercial forests.

‘Most child-friendly forest of Flanders with ecological value’ possible, because the area has campsites, B&Bs, hotels, marinas, camper pitches, holiday parks and houses. In the many catering establishments, local products play a leading role, from gin to tea and from beers to cookies.

The hosts, together with well-known Flemish people and the forest rangers, are ambassadors for Bosland.

Children - and of course their parents - are the most important Bosland target group, which is why it is subtitled “the largest adventure forest in Flanders”. There are and will be play forests and playgrounds, treasure hunts and nature treasure hunts. Along the way, young visitors can encounter giant insects, play, do geo-coaching or go on an expedition in the (Lommel) Sahara. There are forest learning trails, obstacle courses and various adventurous and educational children’s walks, and they are also interesting for older visitors.” n

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fter 17 years, Bosland was given the label of National Park Flanders in October. The recognition also means that additional investments will be made in the coming years in nature development and protection, recreation, research, and heritage.

Want to know more?

Check bosland.be or download the brochure on the website.bosland.be

OUR OWN ‘BIG FIVE’ Although not a completely adjoining nature reserve - there is a nature centre of more than 6,500 hectares, 7 sub-centres of more than 200 hectares and 8 nature reserves - Bosland has a lot to offer for essential nature management and conservation that is recognized by European programmes. Large parts of the park belong to the European Natura 2000 network. The park is the initiator and founder of the Flemish FSC group for sustainable forest management.

Various rare and endangered animal species live here. Bosland calls them their own Big Five (wolf, eagle owl, fox, roe deer and wild boar) and Magnificent Seven (nightjar, spring fire spider, smooth snake, field fritillary butterfly, woodlark, garlic toad and kingfisher).

The rather picky raven has also settled there.

The landscapes are equally varied; from sand dunes to lakes and fens and from heathland to peat and coniferous forests.

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Helmond, always something to do!

Helmond, a city where past and present go hand in hand.

You can dance to the beat of the music in a building where cocoa was once produced. You can watch theatre performances in an old church, then have a chat in the new wing that has been added to it.

A city harsh at the edges, where you will find traces of its industrial heritage around every corner, but which also has trendy boutiques, numerous restaurants and plenty of street art.

MUSEUMS IN HELMOND: JAN VISSERMUSEUM

Learn more about Helmond’s agricultural past here. www.janvisser-museum.nl

When you say Helmond, you are saying culture!

HOMECOMPUTERMUSEUM

A journey back in (computer)time.

You can view computers from a previous era and play games on them. www.homecomputermuseum.nl

Helmond has plenty of cultural attractions.

Visit one of the exhibitions in the Kunsthal (Hall of Art) or De Cacaofabriek. Or discover cultural heritage in Helmond Castle or Loods20.

If you want to enjoy the theatre or a film, there’s plenty of choice. Culture and art lovers won’t go short of anything here.

INDUSTRIAL ATRIUM

Learn all about the city’s fascinating industrial past.

Watch old films and demonstrations of old working equipment. www.industrieel-atrium.nl

You will also find art literally on the street in Helmond. No fewer than 73 sculptures and many walls decorated with murals are spread right throughout the centre. To be sure of not missing anything, you can walk along the art route or the street art route (or both).

Foto: Mirja van Dijk

HELMOND MUSEUM

Helmond Museum has two locations: the Castle and the Kunsthal.

You can discover the rich history of the Castle, while the Kunsthal is the place to go for art and photographic exhibitions. www.museumhelmond.nl Helmond Castle Helmond Castle is the city’s showpiece.

The largest square moated castle in the Netherlands is open to the public, so you can easily wander around it. It’s a great way to see how people used to live.

Interesting fact: the Castle has been nominated as a Kidsproof museum.

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LOODS20

Visit two museums at the same time: The EDAH-Museum and the Draaiorgelmuseum (barrel organ museum). What used to be on sale in supermarkets in days gone by? And see how beautiful a barrel organ is from close up. www.loods20.nl

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HOTSPOTS NOT TO BE MISSED: DE CACAOFABRIEK A concert hall, cinema, exhibition hall and brasserie all under one roof. This is where they used to produce cocoa, nowadays it’s a hotbed of creativity

HET SPEELHUIS This theatre in a church is an architectural highlight.

Watch performances in an unusual setting.

CUBE HOUSES These tall iconic houses, designed

by Piet Blom, were once world news.

Nowadays they are one of Helmond’s most noticeable eyecatchers.

THE SINT-LAMBERTUSKERK Helmond’s largest church, where you can admire the impressive Robustelly organ dating from 1773.

Right in the centre!

Foto: John Arndts

Countryside just around the corner!

To be sure, Helmond is a bustling city with plenty of chance to shop, eat and soak up culture. What you maybe didn’t know is that there are beautiful areas of natural beauty to be discovered. The best of both worlds, in our opinion.

Go outdoors and get a different view of Helmond.

Visit the city parks with their rich history, stroll endlessly through the woods where you may come face to face with deer, or get on your bike to make the most of all these different areas.

In other words: if you like exploring highways and the byways, Helmond gives you the space, and it’s all so beautiful. “That’s a promise!

“Helmond gives you the space, and it’s all so beautiful.

That’s a promise!”

Sample and enjoy Are you a bit of a foodie? If so, you’re in luck.

Life is good in Helmond, and so is the food.

You can choose from a wide range of restaurants, bars and cafes. If it’s a quick snack you want, go to a cafeteria. If you like to be pampered, fine dining is an option. And have you ever eaten Polish food?

A versatile city like Helmond is home to a whole range of international cuisine.

Drinking and dancing People-watching over a drink; what a treat!

There are various places on the Market or the Havenplein square where you will be well looked after the whole afternoon. The Steenweg is the place to have a chat with your friends, where you can drink delicious wines, mocktails or a gin and tonic. Not ready to go home yet? Then have a dance at the Muziekcafé.

Unusual routes What better way is there to discover the city than by using a marked-out route? Admire historic buildings or modern street art, wander past works of art or surprise yourself with the poetry that appears everywhere. You can literally go whichever way you want. Various route booklets are available at the VVV Tourist Office.

To make sure you don’t miss anything, you can go on a city or street art walking tour with an experienced guide. They will be able to tell you wonderful anecdotes and great stories.

If you want to stay up to date, you can see what’s being planned in the visithelmond.nl online calendar.

Always something to do!

There’s plenty to do in Helmond.

Many events are organised at all times of the year, most of them large, often free and always lots of fun.

Visitors from far and wide find their way to the Sinterklaas Kasteel, the Kasteeltuinconcerten or the big fair each spring.

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culture+ SAT 9 DECEMBER T/M 7 JANUARY 2024 EVOLUON • LUMINA PARK EINDHOVEN • DAYLY OPEN 5:00-9:00PM

Lumina Park

MAGIC WORLD!

Starting from December 9, 2023, the garden of the Evoluon transforms into a magical illuminated forest. Lumina Park is a magical world filled with illuminated decorations and buildings. This winter attraction in Eindhoven is the place where magic comes to life, offering you and your family, friends, and loved ones a truly extraordinary evening.

Let yourself be enchanted by millions of lights, art, and innovation in the very first Lumina Park in the Netherlands. We’ll take you on a fairy-tale-like walk in a unique location that will bring light to the dark days. As you stroll through the magical forest, you’ll be taken on a journey through history with the theme ‘Back to the Future.’

Lumina Park invites you to embark on a journey back in time with light and sound!

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Tickets via evoluon.com

FR 1 DECEMBER UNTIL SUN 7 JANUARY DE BIBLIOTHEEK EINDHOVEN, BEST, WAALRE • VARIETY ACTIVITIES

BIEB WARME WINTER WEKEN

WARM UP WITH SOMETHING TA ST Y !

Come and enjoy the warm atmosphere and winter activities during the Bieb Warme Winter Weken! From Friday, December 1, to Sunday, January 7, the Bibliotheken in Eindhoven, Best, and Waalre will be transformed into a warm, wintryatmosphere. In this world, there is much to experience for both young and old. Be surprised by various winter activities.

De Bibliotheek is a greatmeeting place and invites you to participate in various winter and fun activities. For example, try out a new game during a cozy game night at de Bibliotheek Eindhoven. Or learn to crochet a winter craft at the Bibliotheek Waalre.

Don’t forget to take a look at the inspiration tables for beautiful books, stories, and tips during your visit.

Everyone can enjoy themselves during the Bieb Warme Winter Weken Children, youth, and adults can craft, build, create, watch, and read to their heart’s content. Children create a real magic lantern, young people work on their own ‘zine,’ a mini-magazine, and adults learn hand lettering to give their Christmas cards that extra touch! Fun for the whole family: in Waalre, enjoy the theater performance ‘De Kleine IJsbeer’ (The Little Polar Bear). But there’s more: Fantamagie,

MakersClub, craft workshops, bookbinding. Check the entire program at bibliotheekeindhoven.nl/winter.

Warm up with something tasty The Bieb Warme Winter Weken is the ideal time to experience the library’s atmosphere. Join us in the Bibliotheek Café in Eindhoven, for example, for a special Pumpkin Spice Latte and one of our delicious pastries. Meanwhile, read a newspaper or magazine – they’re ready for you.

FR 1 DECEMBER

SUN 3 DECEMBER

SUN 3 DECEMBER

DE BIBLIOTHEEK EINDHOVEN • 6:00PM • WORKSHOP

DE BIBLIOTHEEK EINDHOVEN • 3:00PM • THEATER

DE BIBLIOTHEEK WAALRE • 3:00PM • THEATER

Inner Cartoonist

Childrentheater: Piet op pad

Theater: Baboesjka

During this workshop, illustrator Hani takes the audience on a journey to meet their inner cartoonist. By the end of this journey, all inner cartoonists, equipped with tools and techniques, will be ready to shape their stories and ideas! In this workshop, participants learn, entertain, and strengthen each other. After this workshop, you will be able to create cartoons on your own.

This workshop is conducted in English.

Tickets: bibliotheekeindhoven.nl/programma

Piet has to deliver an important package to Nina’s shoe. Santa Claus gives a crucial piece of advice: “Don’t lose it along the way!” However, the road is long, it’s dark outside, and Piet has to walk, climb, and find the way. Piet gets distracted. Uh-oh... where is the package now? Oh dear... Piet has lost the package. Who will help with the search? Will Piet manage to put the package in Nina’s shoe on time?

Children, along with the performers, decide where the performance will go. The content of the performance is partly unknown, but one thing is certain: it will be an exciting, musical, interactive, and humorous show!

Tickets: bibliotheekeindhoven.nl/programma

POETRY ABOUT GRANDMOTHERHOOD Three poets, two refugees, and two storytellers embark on a quest to discover the stories of their grandmothers. Each follows the traces of their own grandmother. What was she like? What did she do?

What were her desires? They are all different, but their past connects us in the present.

It is a search for connection, closeness, acceptance, and comfort.

Tickets: bibliotheekeindhoven.nl/programma

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DECEMBER

FR 8 DECEMBER 2023 UNTIL 14 JANUARY 2024

PHILIPS MUSEUM EINDHOVEN • MUSEUM KIDS FACTORY + MINI-LECTURES

T56 • The window exhibition can be viewed at all times of the day.

Join Museum Kids Factory

Perceptiën Fluorescent XL WERNER KLOMPEN

Want to learn more about technology while having fun? Visit the Philips Museum and participate in Museum Kids Factory during the Christmas vacation. Children aged 5 and up get to work with the 3D printer and 3D pen, they can do drawing, coloring and crafting. Are you already 8 years old? Then you can learn about electronic circuits, soldering, drilling and sawing.

Learn more about technological innovations at the Philips Museum Be amazed by technology during one of our mini-lectures on a variety of topics from the history of technology. You can attend the mini-lectures, given by a Philips expert, on several weekends in December. Some of the topics are: ‘from analog to digital’, ‘the fascination of innovation’, ‘x-rays, from technology to health’, ‘from radio lamp to LED lamp’, and ‘sound as fast as light’.

Museum Kids Factory: December 27 to 30 and January 2 to 7.

Minicolleges: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 & 17 December

General opinion is that black light only makes white colours stand out. In fact, this light accentuates all fluorescent colours and materials as well. Another trait of fluorescent paint is that it creates a sensational effect of depth. If you add shapes and objects, you get a surreal landscape where you can give free reign to your imagination.

Werner Klompen, born in Roggel, Limburg, has been working with black light for more than 30 years. While he initially worked exclusively with paint on flat surfaces, over time his arsenal has expanded and he now also creates work with 3D pens.

With utmost patience he builds up layer by layer to create these uniquely bizarre landscapes. The whimsical, fascinating images evoke associations with creatures from the deep sea or fungal networks or a host of other possible interpretations.

This window exhibition can be viewed for free from the street. The effect of black light is only really visible when it is dark outside!!!

Boudewijn Bollman

There is a limited number of participants for Museum Kids Factory, so book quickly at www.philips-museum.com

UNTIL 23 DECEMBER

WED 6 & THU 7 DECEMBER

FR 17 NOVEMBER UNTIL FR 9 FEBRUARY 2024

GALERIE NASTY ALICE

PARKTHEATER PHILIPSZAAL• 8.30 PM

ONOMATOPEE • EXPO • NOTES ON BOOK DESIGN

Unicolor

UNITED COWBOYS

The exhibition will feature work that consists of one color or in which a color is very decisive. Anne Vincent Dijkstra paints disturbing everyday situations using only Prussian blue.

Bram Hermens work is characterized by the merging of contemporary and historical sources. With a sense of nostalgia Eliot Allsop gives us a glimpse of the future.

Rick van Strien is guided through the gallery during Talenthub jump! He explores emotion and use of color in his paintings.

United Cowboys has something to celebrate. This year the company exist for 30 years. At the invitation of Parktheater, we will present 2 evenings of a program full of dance, music, images and performance in the Philipszaal. The space where we have often been guests to take advantage of all the possibilities and impossibilities; a space in which we feel very comfortable and have somewhat grown up with. We do this with ‘old’ cowboys, with new ones and with a host of guests.

We show intimate - mainly solo - work, combine it with monumental images, we let you watch from a safe chair, but we also let you go every now and then to view parts at your own pace and in your own order.

Observe and Absorb.

Resilence

ITS (IM)POSSIBLE FORMATION ON AMASSING AND ASSEMBLING A PUBLISHING PRACTICE

An exhibition that delves into the publishing practice of Onomatopee, looking both backwards and towards the future. Here, almost all the books Onomatopee has ever published are on display and in conversation with each other, the space, and the reader.

Displayed at the heart of the space is a shelving unit from the warehouse, turned into a dynamic and democratic altar of books. We challenge the more conventional ‘warehouse’ perception by transforming the room into an abundant sanctuary of reading, writing, (re)searching. Within this collage-like set-up, we explore the intricate relationship between object and book, where the books themselves emerge as artistic objects too.

We extend to you an open invitation: choose a book, take a seat, make notes, and gently return it to the center; thereby perpetually reshaping the choreography of our initial arrangement.

Expositie opening & book launch van Notes on Book Design vrijdag 17/11, 19.00 - 22.00 u.

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DECEMBER IN VAN ABBEMUSEUM 2 DECEMBER 2023 UNTIL 26 MAY 2024

Poetic installations in solo exhibition Sung Hwan Kim In the poetic installations of artist Sung Hwan Kim (1975, South Korea), borders and migration are recurring themes. With collage, performance, music and light, he immerses you in his imagination. Via different common languages he draws you into his story: sometimes with drag, other times through universal myths. Kim’s exhibition Protected by roof and righthand muscles is his largest European solo exhibition to date and brings together works from his 20-year career.

Sung Hwan Kim

With the Activity Book full of assignments, young museum visitors discover Sung Hwan Kim’s art in a playful way.

UNTIL 2026 VAN ABBEMUSEUM

Delinking and Relinking for the whole family In the exhibition Delinking and Relinking, you can view with your hands, ears and nose! With over 25 tools such as tactile replicas, scent cards and soundscapes, you experience art differently. An excellent way for children to experience art through all their senses!

Boudewijn Bollmann

Komt nog

Five free Smartify tours each guide you through the exhibition’s stories from a different perspective. The Family Tour challenges young museum visitors to help the character Happy Blob find its way back home. Blob is lost and continues to end up in a different artwork.

Playful assignments provide kids with clues to help Happy Blob. Will you join?

UNTIL MARCH 2024 VAN ABBEMUSEUM

Relinking: Kabakov Cabinet The exhibition Relinking: Kabakov Cabinet gives you a unique insight into the oeuvre of artist couple Ilya and Emilia Kabakov. In 2021, the Van Abbemuseum acquired 86 of their graphic works. A selection of 40 will on display for the first time. This exhibition pairs them with other of their artworks from the museum’s collection: from big paintings that invite you to step back and view from a distance to small book illustrations that have to be viewed close up.

Meer informatie en tickets: vanabbemuseum.nl

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SAT 16 DECEMBER 2023 UNTIL SAT 24 FEBRUARI 2024

UNTIL APRIL 2024

PENNINGS FOUNDATION • PHOTOGRAPHY

EVOLUON

Ornithology

ANNE GEENE & ARJAN DE NOOY Study of birds, but pseudoscientific and with a good dose of humor Ornithology refers to the scientific study of birds, including their physiology, classification, ecology and behaviour. Due to their visibility and colourful appearance, birds are a popular subject of both the sciences and the visual arts – photography in particular. With their pseudo-scientific approach Geene & De Nooy defy the borders between these disciplines. Their classification of bird pictures exhibits the humorous outcome of creative and associative thinking, opening new perspectives on the subject. The exhibition may be seen both as a photographer’s study of birds and as an ornithologist’s excursion into photography. It is highly recommended by Charles Darwin, Harper Lee, Humphrey Bogart, Charlie Parker and Woody Woodpecker, amongst many others.

SEIZOEN 2023/2024 VOLKSUNIVERSITEIT REGIO EINDHOVEN

Courses in winter Dutch courses: Elevate and improve your speech, writing, comprehension and vocabulary with these courses. Grab your spot, don’t be late.

• Dutch level 1 (to A1) starts: Saturday, December 9, 9:30 am – 11:45 am, 16 lessons • Dutch level 1 (to A2) starts: Monday, December 4, 9:00 am – 11:15 am, 16 lessons • Nederlands niveau 3 DEEL 1 - naar B1 starts: Tuesday, December 5, 7 pm – 9:15 pm, 16 lessons English-spoken course: Enjoy the beautiful poems of Nobel Prize-winning poet Seamus Heaney and improve your English language skills: • Poetry Circle starts on Tuesday, January 9, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, 6 lessons Do you need more information? Call: 040-7820810 (Mo-Th 10.00 AM-12.30 PM) or mail us: info@vu-eindhoven.nl, or visit: www.vu-eindhoven.nl.

You are most welcome!

All courses are on www.vu-eindhoven.nl

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Spacefarming Discover a world of future food like never before! Step into our stunning exhibition design, in which geodesic domes house a multitude of surprising ideas and innovations sourced from the minds of scientists, technologists, farmers, designers, philosophers, makers, and artists. Immerse yourself in alternative culinary realities and uncover the exciting opportunities that lie ahead for our food.

WED 20 DECEMBER STUDIUM GENERALE, BLAUWE ZAAL, AUDITORIUM, TU/E CAMPUS • 12:40 – 13:20PM • FREE • LECTURE • ENGLISH

Who is Escher?

Who is the man behind the mind-boggling works of art?

For many, the name Escher immediately conjures up images that are mind-boggling. Ever-changing birds and fish flow into one another and transform into other figures. Impossible objects and buildings that defy gravity make a mockery of reality as we know it. But who was the man who created all this work? His great-nephew is a guest speaker at Studium Generale TU/e and he will tell you all about him.

Free reservations via www.tue.nl/sg

THU 28 DECEMBER MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN • 11:00PM • THEATER • 2+

Een kist vol winterliedjes

DCI media

“Are your kids crazy about pancakes and do they love music too? Then the pancake concerts at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven are made for them! In ‘A Chest Full of Winter Songs,’ Apennoten takes the children on a winter music adventure. They sing songs about things like Christmas trees, beautiful lights, and snowballs. They also make music with Christmas bells because, as always, the kids get to join in the fun! They’ll dance, sing, and make music together.

And what’s hidden in the chest this time...?”

SAT 2 & SUN 3 DECEMBER

FR 29 DECEMBER

PARKTHEATER EINDHOVEN • THEATER • 3+

NATLAB • 3:00PM • THEATER • 3+

Loulou & Lou en de swingende sinterklaasband

3+

Ping Win

3+

HOUSE OF NOUWS Loulou & Lou! Sinterklaas is back in the country! And what a festive visit it will be this year. Together we will dance, sing and roar with laughter along with the best Sinterklaas music.

A musical performance for everyone from 3 years old and up, together with Loulou & Lou, their musical friends, and the one and only Sinterklaas band. An introduction to all styles of music, from jazz to classical, in a wonderfully festive December gift-wrapped package. The musicians of Loulou & Lou! make all kinds of children’s music to conquer every child’s heart.

Loulou & Lou! Sinterklaas is back in the country! And what a festive visit it will be this year. Together we will dance, sing and roar with laughter along with the best Sinterklaas music.

A musical performance for everyone from 3 years old and up, together with Loulou & Lou, their musical friends, and the one and only Sinterklaas band. An introduction to all styles of music, from jazz to classical, in a wonderfully festive December gift-wrapped package. The musicians of Loulou & Lou! make all kinds of children’s music to conquer every child’s heart.

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adressen agenda FAMILY ART CLUB: SA 2 DEC CHILDREN’S ART CLUB: SA 9, 16, 23 & 30 DEC | 2 – 4 PM PLAYSCAPE BY TEMITAYO OGUNBIYI: UNTIL 7 APRIL 2024

Christmas, kids & culture at the Van Abbemuseum During the Christmas holidays, the Van Abbemuseum has plenty on offer for the whole family. Children can climb and swing on the museum patio in Temitayo Ogunbiyi’s playscape. “Play is something that we should continue to do throughout our lives,” the artist says about the work. Her installation of rippling forms of curved steel invites visitors, both young and old, to come out and play.

The weekly Family and Children’s Art Clubs welcome children in the ages 6 to 12.

Every Saturday, after visiting the exhibitions, they get to be creative themselves: one week they will draw or paint, other times they’ll work with clay. They discover that there is a real artist wihtin!

THEATRE TOUR: THU 28 DEC, WED 3 JAN

Boudewijn Bollmann

Blob is an escaped spatter of yellow paint who desperately wants to become a real artwork. However, this is not easy: Blob is being chased by a cleaning cloth that wants to wipe her away. Join the theatre tour and find out whether Blob manages to get a place in the Van Abbemuseum.

Van Abbemuseum Stratumsedijk 2 040 238 10 00 vanabbemuseum.nl

Natlab Kastanjelaan 500 040 294 68 48 natlab.nl

Academisch Genootschap Parklaan 93 040 243 48 08 academischgenootschap.nl

Pand P Leenderweg 65 040 303 21 70 pand-p.nl

Carte Blanche Daalakkersweg 10 08 040 245 17 39 carteblanche.nu

Parktheater Eindhoven Theaterpad 1 040 211 11 22 parktheater.nl

Sint Catharinakerk Catharinaplein 1 040 244 88 97

Pathé Eindhoven Dommelstraat 27 pathe.nl

CKE Pastoor Petersstraat 180 040 216 32 63 cke.nl

Pennings Foundation Geldropseweg 63 040 3080609 penningsfoundation.com

Bibliotheek Eindhoven Emmasingel 22 040 260 42 60 bibliotheekeindhoven.nl

philharmonie zuidnederland Jan van Lieshoutstraat 5 088 166 07 00 philharmoniezuidnederland.nl

Dynamo Catharinaplein 21 040 239 31 10 dynamo-eindhoven.nl

Philips Museum Emmasingel 31 040 235 90 30 philips-museum.com

Evoluon, Stichting Next Nature Noord Brabantlaan 1A 040 250 4620 evoluon.com

preHistorisch Dorp Boutenslaan 161-b 040 252 22 81 prehistorischdorp.nl

Effenaar Dommelstraat 2 040 239 36 66 effenaar.nl

Stage Music Café Stratumseind 25 stagemusiccafe.nl

Fifth-NRE Gasfabriek 5 040 237 60 70 fifthnre.com Galerie Nasty Alice Sint Antoniusstraat 10 06 34053028 galerienastyalice.nl Kazerne Home of Design Paradijslaan 2-8 040 207 37 30 kazerne.com MU Hybrid Arthouse Torenallee 40-06 040 296 16 63 mu.nl Muziekgebouw Eindhoven Heuvel Galerie 140 040 244 20 20 Muziekgebouweindhoven.nl Muziek in de Cathrien Begijnenhof 2 040 283 39 68 muziekindecathrien.nl

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TAC Temporary Art Centre Vonderweg 1 tac.nu Ton Smits Huis Jacob Reviuslaan 25 040 211 47 86 tonsmitshuis.nl T56 Tarwelaan 56 t56.nl Studium Generale, TU/e • De Blauwe Zaal • Luna, Corona • Filmhuis De Zwarte Doos Den Dolech 2 | 040 247 49 00 tue.nl/sg United Cowboys Kleine Berg 040 237 12 77 unitedcowboys.nl Volksuniversiteit Eindhoven Kanaaldijk-Zuid 11 040 782 08 10 vu-eindhoven.nl

1, 2 Bergeijk’s Rosa Spruit released her first album Tussen Stad en Platteland/Between City and Countryside this year. An album that mainly resulted in numerous performances throughout the country. She plays a nostalgic home game at the Kattendans.

1, 2, 3 The Sinterklaas theater show on December 1 and 2 in Werkpaleis Oirschot is a wonderful performance for the whole family. On December 3, a Sinterklaas brunch is organized at Toon Kortooms Park in Deurne. In Valkenswaard, on December 2 and 3, the most enjoyable Club of Sinterklaas will show the film: ‘The Stranded Steamboat.

2 Immerse yourself in Indian culture during India Day at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven and enjoy the enchanting colors, flavors, and sounds of India.

4, 11, 18, 25 Iedere zaterdagmiddag van 13.00 tot 17.00 uur is Molen de Oostenwind in

REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

IN DECEMBER

Asten open. Kom alles te weten over deze korenmolen met Geert van Stekelenburg.

6, 7 Every Saturday afternoon from 1:00 to 5:00 PM, Molen de Oostenwind in Asten is open. Learn everything about this windmill. Geert van Stekelenburg will tell you all about it.

from 8 The Wollige Winterweken Geldrop-Mierlo are bigger than ever this year! Cozy activities in a wintry setting, including a spectacular ice rink, sledding slope, Christmas market, lots of music, and snacks and drinks. Until January 7, 2024.

9, 10 + 2 more days This year, the Christmas joy starts early with the cinema special André Rieu’s White Christmas. It promises to be an unforgettable celebration at the Biobest theater in Best.

16 After success on London’s West End, South African Road Trip presents a brand-new show: “ROOTS”! Join a unique and authentic journey through South Africa and immerse yourself in the rich traditions of the beautiful Xhosa culture.

16, 17 As soon as you pass through the large gate with gatekeepers, you find yourself in earlier times. At the Dickens Festival in Wintelre, you’ll wander through streets and squares until you encounter David Copperfield or one of the other characters from the Charles Dickens stories.

Vanaf 16 Dwèrs op het ijs in Nuenen: an energy-neutral ice rink in the middle of the park where everyone is welcome to skate during the Christmas period until January 7, 2024.

23 – 31 Honored audience! It’s time for the 51st edition of the Kerstwintercircus/ International Christmas Winter Circus at Parktheater Eindhoven. The Hertog Jan Zaal undergoes a special transformation into a real circus ring once again.

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INNOVATIE

WHAT IS THE POWER OF THIS BREEDING GROUND OF INNOVATION?

The Automotive Campus, Innovation in overdrive

On the western edge of Helmond, a stone’s throw from Eindhoven, the Automotive Campus shines as a futuristic hub of local pride and global innovation. Amid this regional hotspot of creativity and technological advancement, companies, municipalities, and academic institutions come together to forge the future of mobility. From electric vehicles to self-driving cars, this campus breathes life into the rapidly evolving automotive world, and all in our backyard.

TEXT: MARTIJN VAN DER VEN | PHOTOGRAPHY: KEES MARTENS/DCI MEDIA

When you think of a typical Dutch car brand, you probably think of DAF. The Eindhoven truck builder played a major role in the creation of the Automotive Campus. In 1975, Volvo Cars took over the passenger car branch of DAF and established itself on Steenovenweg in Helmond, right next to the current campus site. Until the end of the 1970s, Volvo Cars produced DAF models with a Volvo nameplate.

Afterwards, the Volvo 300 and 400 series were developed in Helmond and produced in the factory in Born. In 1991, NedCar was founded as the successor to Volvo Cars, a joint venture with the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Volvo Cars Corporation, and the Dutch State. NedCar produced popular models on a large scale such as the Volvo S/V40, Mitsubishi Carisma and the Spacestar. In 2001, NedCar’s development department became independent under the name PDE Automotive.

In 2003, TNO established the VEHIL lab for active safety systems in Helmond, and in 2006 TNO moved all its automotive activities from Delft to Helmond. In 2008, the idea of a campus was discussed for the first time and a year later the Automotive Campus officially opened its gates. Companies such as Siemens and NXP Semi-conductors will collaborate there from 2023? and Fontys Hogescholen, Eindhoven University of Technology, DAF Trucks and Lightyear will soon follow.

Eindless Magazine lists the strengths of this breeding ground of innovation, where the future of mobility is forged.

>> International connections Through collaborations with global players such as Siemens, TomTom and NXP, the campus contributes to the global automotive agenda. This means that the innovations that take place here have an impact not only locally, but also globally. According to Kurt Sievers, CEO of NXP, “The Automotive Campus is a laboratory for the mobility revolution we are living in today.”

>> Education as a driving force Fontys Hogescholen is one of the educational institutions that play an active role on campus. This direct connection between education and industry lays a solid foundation for 36

the development of future professionals and stimulates a continuous flow of fresh ideas. In addition to Fontys, other (educational) institutions, such as TU/e, Innovam, Summa and Rijkswaterstaat, also work closely with companies on campus. This educational network not only promotes knowledge transfer, but also enables students to immediately apply their

Concepts hit the road, shaping the future with every turn skills in practice. In the words of Robert-Jan Smits, Chairman of the TU/e Executive Board: “The Automotive Campus is a unique environment where students are immersed in the most advanced developments in the field of mobility.”

>> Testing ground for smart mobility The A270 highway runs in front of the Automotive Campus. A kilometre-long real-life test environment equipped with cameras, transponders, and WiFi beacons. TNO plays a key role in testing smart mobility solutions. “From advanced traffic management systems to connected vehicles, this testing ground accelerates the development and implementation of technologies that will transform our mobility,” says Paul de Krom, CEO of TNO until earlier this year.

>> Open innovation in practice Companies such as DAF Trucks and KPN embrace the principle of open innovation on campus. Sharing knowledge and working together towards common goals not only promotes rapid technological development, but also strengthens cohesion within the Brainport region. Preston Feight, former CEO of DAF Trucks, emphasized the importance of collaboration: “The Automotive Campus is a unique place where we work together on mobility of the future.”

>> Sustainability as a guideline Figurehead of sustainable mobility, Lightyear, was founded in 2017 by students from TU/e and worked on solar energy-driven vehicles on campus. Only a few solar cars ultimately saw the light of day, but the company is not standing still. Lightyear is now focusing on making solar panels for cars from other manufacturers. Lex Hoefsloot, CEO of Lightyear: “We still believe that the Automotive Campus is the ideal place to realize our sustainable mobility vision and have a positive impact on the world.” DENS (Dutch Energy Solutions) shows that sustainability can reach even further than the sun. This startup develops sustainable engines on formic acid!

>> Community engagement The Automotive Campus is not just a business park; it is a community hub. Events such as Automotive Week attract local companies such as ASML and Philips, but also curious residents. This promotes awareness, creates pride, and actively involves regional residents in the fast-paced world of mobility innovation.

>> Beyond borders More than 1,250 people work at the Automotive Campus. The impact of the Campus extends far beyond the region. Indirectly, this gathering place influences internationally successful companies such as ASML, Philips and the Japanese Sekisui, but also startups. The campus contributes to the Brainport region’s global reputation as a hub of technological progress.

CONTINUOUS EVOLUTION The Automotive Campus is not static and is constantly evolving. With companies such as TNO, NXP and Siemens as active participants, this hub of innovation continues to explore new paths and push boundaries in the search for breakthrough mobility solutions. The future starts here. n

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Language • Library/Bibliotheek Eindhoven • Language Cafe: Thursdays, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM • The Reading Pier for children: - Wednesdays, 10:30 AM (for children aged 0-4 years) - Wednesdays, 4:00 PM (for children aged 4-10 years) For more detailed information and guidance about living in Eindhoven, get access to the recommended Living In Guide by the Municipality of Eindhoven and the Holland Expat Center: hollandexpatcenter.com/ en/publications/living-in-guide. This guide will provide comprehensive information about the city and its surroundings.

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My favourite season has been underway for a while.

I love the colours, the falling leaves, the mushrooms, and the unpredictable weather. In the Netherlands, we say the ‘r’ is in the month, meaning autumn has started, and winter is on its way! The season of speculaas (spiced cookies), soup, and stamppot (mashed pot). Stamppot may not sound appealing to everyone; mashing food and putting it in a pot? Yes, that’s correct, but it’s much more than that. Stamppot is a serious part of Dutch culture. The potato, popular in the Low Countries, forms the base and is indeed mashed with vegetables in a pan.

It originated in times when we didn’t have luxury stovetops, and it was practical to cook food in just one pot. There are many variations of stamppot, but boerenkoolstamppot (mashed kale) served with gravy and smoked sausage called rookworst (also available in a vegetarian version) is by far the most popular winter dish in our country. Many Dutch people love stamppot; for us, it’s comfort food in the colder season and the difficult and uncertain times we are living in. In addition to stamppot, the Dutch also love soup, especially in autumn and winter.

Making soup and eating it together has a cozy feel; it fosters a sense of togetherness, and people often talk about the soup they’ve made ‘what’s in it?’

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From stamppot to stroopwafel At my workplace, I always celebrate my birthday in November with homemade pumpkin soup and hot worstenbroodjes (sausage rolls). Actually, sausage rolls are a typical treat in Brabant - you won’t find them in other parts of the country. Often, there’s a story behind food. The tradition was to eat the roll after the Catholic church service. The sausage roll originated because farmers were looking for new techniques to preserve meat. Ground meat stayed fresh longer when rolled in dough and baked. Another thing we love is cookies with coffee.

We, Dutchies, have a reputation for offering only one and quickly closing the cookie jar. Maybe it’s our frugal nature? There are all kinds of varieties with special names like bokkenpootjes, Jan Hagel, kattentongen, or speculaas. The king of cookies is, of course, the stroopwafel, and it’s well known worldwide. It seems that the sticky waffle originated in Gouda around 1800.

Although the Dutch kitchen is modest and certainly not ‘haute cuisine,’ we are still a bit proud of it. Food is a form of recognition of your culture. It tells about who you are, where you come from, your country, customs and your family. It brings cultures closer together.

Our students love our sausage rolls, stroopwafels, and maybe even our stamppot; we embrace their falafels, baklava, and empanadas. We proudly exchange each other’s recipes, admire the displayed food after the last lessons, and talk and taste together. Food as a binding agent. As we say in the Netherlands, ‘When the pot is boiling, friendship blossoms.’

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‘Persoonlijk contact maakt zakendoen veel makkelijker’ ‘Een bedrijf dat zich focust op alleen raamfolies, is dat rendabel?’ Een vraag die eigenaar Paul Machielsen bij de start van zijn onderneming Luna Glass Tinting in 2000 vaak kreeg.

Hij antwoordde dan simpelweg dat het een bewuste keuze is om juist, in tegenstelling tot veel concurrenten, op één ding te focussen. ‘Wij verkopen kwaliteit voor een eerlijke prijs, maar willen ook gewoon een goed advies afgeven. Dat is onze kracht.’

Van een autoraamfolie die een auto minder inbraakgevoelig maakt tot zonwerende gebouwfolie die bijdraagt aan een gezond en comfortabel binnenklimaat. Gebouwfolie kent tal van toepassingen. En die kennen ze bij Luna Glass Tinting met al die jaren ervaring inmiddels maar al te goed. ‘De tijd dat er alleen enkel- en dubbelglas was, is voorbij. Er zijn veel meer varianten, zoals hoogrendements-, zonwerend- en triple-glas. Daar passen wij ons advies op aan,’ zegt Paul.

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ming alleen. Daar kwam verandering in toen hij in 2006 ziek werd. ‘Ik besloot te strijden voor mezelf, mijn gezin én voor mijn bedrijf. Dat betekende personeel opleiden en aannemen én een pand kopen.’

‘Omdat mijn cijfers voor mijn ziektebed goed waren en het jaar daarna nog beter, kreeg ik de financiering.’

Hij vroeg Rabobank om hulp voor het realiseren van die uitbreidingsplannen. ‘Omdat mijn cijfers voor mijn ziektebed goed waren en het jaar daarna nog beter, kreeg ik de financiering.’ Hij kocht zijn eerste pand in Best in 2008. Sindsdien is zijn onderneming ieder jaar gegroeid. Met klanten als Carglass, bouwbedrijven, pandeigenaren, bekende automerkdealers en overheidsinstanties. In 2011 volgde weer een sprong in het diepe, toen het bedrijf switchte naar highend leverancier Saint-Gobain Solar Gard. ‘Daardoor konden we onder andere stabielere, duurzamere en daardoor financieel voordeligere folies leveren. Ook de garantie en voorwaardes zijn gunstiger dan voorheen.’ Dat alles gaf het bedrijf een enorme impuls.

De ondernemersplannen van Paul waren 23 jaar geleden redelijk uniek, maar ook risicovol. ‘Dat heb ik wel gemerkt. Ik kreeg nog geen werkbusje gefinancierd’, vertelt Paul. Dat hij met zijn 22 jaar nog een ‘broekie’ was, speelde wellicht ook mee. ‘Ik was er trots op dat ik op die leeftijd al een succesvolle onderneming kon runnen en bekendheid had bij de autobedrijven in de regio. Ik had al snel mooie particuliere en zakelijke klanten.’ De eerste jaren runde Paul zijn onderne-

PERSOONLIJK CONTACT Adviseur MKB bij Rabobank Arno Stammen kwam zo’n twee jaar geleden in beeld, bij de financiering van het tweede pand in Eindhoven. ‘Ik heb één aanspreekpunt bij de bank. Dat persoonlijke contact maakt zakendoen veel makkelijker.’ Op dit moment kijkt Paul samen met Arno naar financieringsmogelijkheden om het tweede pand te verduurzamen. ‘Ik wil mijn kapitaal graag behouden voor de doorontwikkeling van mijn bedrijf. Arno begrijpt dat en denkt mee.’

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TOEKOMST Want plannen voor de toekomst heeft Paul genoeg. ‘Op dit moment groeien we steeds meer in de rol van folie leverancier van Saint-Gobain Solar Gard. Het product is de afgelopen jaren namelijk populairder geworden. Dat heeft mede te maken met de energiebesparende eigenschap van folie.’ Ook Arno ziet nog genoeg kansen voor deze ondernemer. ‘Paul staat altijd open voor nieuwe mogelijkheden. Hij ziet kansen die anderen niet zien, maar denkt daarbij wel altijd goed na voor hij actie onderneemt. Dat maakt hem een sterke ondernemer waar ik veel bewondering voor heb.’ n

‘Dit product is de afgelopen jaren populairder geworden. Dat heeft mede te maken met de energiebesparende eigenschap van folie.’

WIL JE WETEN WAT RABOBANK VOOR JOUW BEDRIJF KAN BETEKENEN? Neem dan contact op met Arno Stammen, adviseur MKB in de regio Eindhoven via Stammen, GAH Arno.Stammen@rabobank.nl of 06 22 61 58 50.

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CHRISTMAS LIGHT POINT IN DARK TIMES

Christmas thrift store for cancer research MIRELLA FILA-CLOOSTERMAN WITH A BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE CHRISTMAS BIRD FROM 1920.

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speaks these difficult words. The doctor delivered the news that she had finished her treatment. The chemotherapy she had the day before is only to prolong her life. Amid the glittering Christmas baubles and festive garlands, we sit together at the Christmas thrift store canteen table in the WoensXL shopping centre.

TEXT: NIKITA VAN VUGT | PHOTOGRAPHY: EDDIE MOL

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er eyes shine when she starts to talk. “These bags are also made here, by Rony. Every bag I sell takes at least an hour, I offer conversation and I receive conversation”. For a moment the disease seems to have faded into the background. Hannie has fun with the other volunteers. Together they form the Team Lekker Important Foundation, and they fight against cancer.

Connection and conviviality have a powerful healing effect. Wim, Hannie’s helpful husband, is the nativity scene man in the store. He repairs and fixes them. Wim shares his thoughts: “For Hannie this is a way to cope, and I can get away from the disease for a while. In a relaxed atmosphere, the Christmas atmosphere. It takes you into another world for a moment and makes you forget everything.”

Wim works at a large funeral director in the Netherlands. “I feel like eighty percent of my work results from cancer. This means that we are far from finished here, we still have many great things to do.” Hannie and Wim both clearly get a lot of strength and encouragement from this initiative. The strength they need to keep laughing together in a hopeless situation.

UNIQUE VINTAGE AND ANTIQUE TREASURES It took her some effort to get the vintage section off the ground in the Christmas thrift store, but Mirella Fila-Cloosterman succeeded, and it is going very well. “People underestimate the value of vintage. They think it’s just a ball but there is a world full of collectors.” She starts to say with enthusiasm: “We buy things at the Breda fair to breathe new life into pieces.

Take this bird, the feathers faded. It is from around 1920 and survived the war.” Like a true Christmas wine waiter, Mirella shares the unique details about each vintage Christmas piece. “This new vintage department is unique in the Netherlands and people come from far

’People underestimate the value of vintage’ and wide for the rare vintage pieces. There is only one Christmas thrift store like this in the whole of the Netherlands. We are even much cheaper than many other thrift stores in the area. This makes people with a small budget happy. Everything that does not have a price tag is priced as follows: “Small balls are five

cents and large balls are ten cents. The real vintage stuff is of course more expensive. But there is much more than just that, you name it, the store has it.”

“Anyone who loves beautiful Christmas decorations or likes to contribute to charity is also welcome. ‘You give something to us, and we give something back to you,’ is the motto.

I would like to call on everyone to donate old Christmas items, we want to raise as much money as possible!”

THERE IS NO GREATER SIGN OF CHRISTMAS SPIRIT THAN SAVING LIVES The sparkling Christmas shop in the WoensXL Shopping Centre is like a cozy community center for everyone who could use a bright spot in their lives. All proceeds from the Christmas thrift store go to charities such as the KWF, No Guts No Glory and the Eindhoven centre for people with and after cancer, De Eik. Mirella: “You will find many volunteers from Centrum De Eik here. Thanks to them, lives are being changed and people whose lives have been turned upside down in an instant are not alone. Their commitment is really about life before, during and after cancer.”

In just thirteen years, Team Lekker Important raised a lot of money, an impressive €700,000.

This amount formed the bridge to a breakthrough.

When Hannie had her operation, a doctor approached her. Euphoric, he revealed that thanks to this money, a new medicine had been made possible, a new chance at life. This allows the cancer to be kept under control for patients who are still relatively healthy.

A fantastic victory for Team Lekker Important!

Hannie accepted the new life-extending treatment with both hands. It is sad to hear that it is too late for her, the drug did not work for a complete recovery. n

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“I don’t know how long I have left.” Tears welling up when Hannie

Your surplus Christmas items can help cure cancer. Take them to WoensXL By donating your Christmas items, you support a good cause and also if you come and choose a new Christmas decoration for a minimal amount. Your contribution could mean a breakthrough in the cure for cancer. Deliver your Christmas items to the Christmas thrift store Eindhoven at Winkelcentrum Woensel 328, 5625 AG Eindhoven. Questions?

Send an email to Kerstactie@tlb1.nl.

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OVERVIEW DECEMBER

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Bibliotheek Eindhoven

PODIA

Effenaar

FR 1 Van Abbemuseum 9:15am | workshop Feldenkrais workshops

Bibliotheek Eindhoven 6:00pm| workshop Inner Cartoonist

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 8.15pm | pop Starman

Parktheater Eindhoven 8pm | theatre Plien van Bennekom, Ilse Warringa, Rop Verheijen e.a.

8:15pm | concert Woody Sings Love Songs

MON 4 Filmhuis De Zwarte Doos 7:30pm | drama Baghdad Messi

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven P.J.M. Bond 8:15pm | pop

SAT 9 Dynamo 10:45am | electronic fun SOMNIO 4

Parktheater Eindhoven

3:30pm | movie Royal Opera House | Don Quichot

MON 11 Pathe 7pm | movie Human Forever

2:00pm | theatre Onze laatste dag

TUE 12

Muziek in de Cathrien, Catharinakerk

8:15pm | alternative rock Cardinal Black

3:00pm | music Brabants Youth Project Orkest

Natlab

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

movie ALL INCLUSIVE

5:00pm | jazz Ben van Gelder & Reinier Baas

WED 6

Parktheater Eindhoven

Effenaar Natlab 8:00pm | lecture Boekie Night

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 8:15pm | pop Cardinal Black

8:00pm | dance Club Salvador

12:40pm | lecture Student Take-Over: Riding the Spectrum

8:30pm | musical Melk

8:15pm | movie Royal Opera House | De Notenkraker

Filmhuis de Zwarte Doos

Pand P

Parktheater Eindhoven

7:30pm | movie Spirited Away

20:30 | theatre Hier is Iris Live

8:30pm | theatre Sawdust Symphony

Parktheater Eindhoven

Dynamo

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

8:30pm| theatre City Showdown

7:30pm | classic Händels Messiah

Bibliotheek Eindhoven

8:00pm | theatre Aaf Brandt Corstius en Lies Visschedijk

10:30am | workshop Kom maken bij de MakersClub

8:30pm | dance Resilience , United Cowboys

Van Abbemuseum

WED 13

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

2:00pm– 4:00pm | children’s art club 6-12 year

Dynamo Lab 1 11:00pm | music Melodic

SAT 2

1:00pm | festivities India Day

8:15pm | pop Moya Brennan

Parktheater Eindhoven

TUE 7

3:00pm | youth theatre Loulou & Lou! Comedy Walks 3:00pm | wandeltocht vanaf Stationsplein

Natlab Première movie Wonka

Parktheater Eindhoven

Natlab

8:00pm | theatre Huub Stapel

8:30pm | muzic, theatre Gavin-Viano

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

Natlab

12:30pm | music Lunchpauzeconcert

8:30pm | film onlosmakelijk verbonden

Kazerne, Home of Design

SUN 10 SG Blauwe zaal, auditorium

Natlab

SG Blauwe zaal, auditorium 12:40 | discussion SpaceFarming

Filmhuis de Zwarte Doos

11:00am | movie, youththeatre Auletes goes Japanese

19:30 | film Jurassic Park

Effenaar 8:15pm | pop Jett Rebel

Motion Imagination Experience 19:30 | yoga Immersive Yoga

DomusDela

Natlab

7:15pm | classic laydown concert Challem

Premiere movie Teddy’s kerstfeest

Natlab

Parktheater Eindhoven

11:00am | movie, youththeatre Cinemini | Sneeuw!

8:30pm | comedy café The Laughing Lizard

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8:15pm | classic Eindhoven Innovation Café

19:00 | film, toneel

8:00pm | cabaret Peter Pannekoek

11.00am | Citywalk through Eindhoven

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

Effenaar

Muziek in de Cathrien

8:15pm | classic Francis van Broekhuizen & Phion

3:00pm | Collegium Musicum Catharina 2:25pm | Carillon playing

Van Abbemuseum 2:00 – 4:00pm Familiekunstclub

SUN 3 Van Abbemuseum 12:30pm | theatre tour for the family

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8:15pm | indie Sue The Night

Natlab

SG Blauwe zaal, auditorium

8.30pm | theatre Black Sheep Can Fly

9:00pm | going out Mi Gente

Stay tuned, go out!

3:00pm | children theatre Piet op pad

8:15pm | music Mesut Süre 8:15pm | pop Bouke Rocks Elvis

Parktheater Eindhoven 20:30 | dance Resilience, United Cowboys

FR 8 Parktheater Eindhoven 8:30pm | dance Saskia Noort, Stella Bergsma e.a.

All Inclusive | Carol

8:15pm | pop Jett Rebel

Parktheater Eindhoven 3:00pm | youth theatre De Grote Haay

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 14:15 | classic Philzuid

Natlab 7:00pm | movie, theatre All Inclusive | Carol

THU 14 Kazerne, Home of Design 5:30pm | Eindhoven Innovation Café

Parktheater Eindhoven 8:30pm | theatre Margot Ros

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 8:30pm | theatre Dirk de Wachter & Het Collectief

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 12:30pm | classic Lunchpauzeconcert

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 8:15pm | classic Symfonie Orkest Eindhoven

FR 15 Natlab 8:30pm | dance What Ever Happened to Mr. Pete?

8:30pm | theatre Het Zuidelijk Toneel

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 8:15pm | pop Frans Bauer & Sieneke

Dynamo 7:00pm | pubquiz POKEQUIZ

Parktheater Eindhoven 20:00 | theatre Political end of the year show

Pand P 8:00pm | theatre Wortels en Cassava

SAT 16 Van Abbemuseum

MON 18

Parktheater 12.00 & 4.00pm | Christmas Winter Circus

8:15pm | pop Mell & Vintage Future

TUE 19 Filmhuis de Zwarte Doos

Natlab

7:30pm | movie The Three Musketeers: D’Artagnan

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 8:15pm| pop Wende

WED 20 SG Blauwe zaal, auditorium 12:40pm | lecture Who is Escher?

MON 25 Parktheater 12.00 & 4.00pm | Christmas Winter Circus

Parktheater

Filmhuis de Zwarte Doos

12.00 & 4.00pm | Christmas Winter Circus

SUN 31 Parktheater 12.00 | Kerst Winter Circus

Effenaar 10.00pm NEY we all love 80’s New Years EHVE New Years Eve |Fresku, Joel Borelli, Vuurwerkshow, La Fuente

EXPO GALERY NASTY ALICE Till 23 December Unicolor

WED 27 Parktheater

Parktheater Eindhoven

PENNINGS FOUNDATION

12.00 & 4.00pm | Christmas Winter Circus

Wat een amateurs!

UNCOVER23

8:30pm | theatre Prima facie

5:30pm Eindhoven Innovation Café

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

Parktheater Eindhoven

FR 22 Parktheater Eindhoven 8:30pm | dance Closed Eyes

SAT 23 Van Abbemuseum 2:00pm– 4:00pm | 6 - 12 year KidsArtclub

THU 28 Parktheater 12.00 & 4.00pm | Christmas Winter Circus

Kazerne, Home of Design 5:30pm | Eindhoven Innovation Café

Effenaar Classics & Legends The Dutch Queen Tribute

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 8:15pm | music An Irish Christmas

Natlab 3:00pm | youth theatre Mooi voor Schut

FR 29 Parktheater 12.00 & 4.00pm | Christmas Winter Circu

SUN 17

Orgelmuziek in de Cathrien

KLM urban trail Eindhoven Run event

3.00pm | Ruud Huijbregts Christmas program

Eindhoven 247

NATLAB

12:30pm | guided tour Strijp-S Wandeling: tijdens Feelgood Market

11:00 | film, jeugd Cinemini | Mijn huis

3:00pm | youth theatre Ping Win

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

5:00pm | jazz Matthias Van den Brande Trio

SAT 30

2:15pm | classic Philzuid Alena Baeve

8:15pm | pop Queen Must Go On

7:30pm | movie The Three Musketeers: D’Artagnan

12:30pm | classic Lunchpauzeconcert

1:00pm | electronic BLASTTEK

11:00am | music Kerstvlokjes (3+)

7:30pm | music-quiz Quiz’M | Top 2000 Editie

8:15pm | heavy Ploegendienst

Dynamo

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

TUE 26

Effenaar

8:15pm | pop Clean Pete’s Kerstshow

11:00am | youth movie Cinemini | Mijn huis

Effenaar

8:15pm | classic Choir of Clare College, Cambridge

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

Fakkeltocht 7.00pm | starting from Wilhelminaplein

Kazerne, Home of Design

8:00pm | cabaret Ton Kas

Gerard Philips Founder, inspirator, innovator

7:30pm | movie The Three Musketeers: D’Artagnan

Koormuziek in de Cathrien 3:00pm | theatre Baboesjka

PHILIPS MUSEUM

Filmhuis de Zwarte Doos

THU 21

Bibliotheek Waalre

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 8:15pm | pop Queen Must Go On

2:00pm– 4:00pm

3.00pm | Ensemble Giocoso

SUN 24

Parktheater Eindhoven 12:00 | youth theatre Editie 51 12.00 & 4.00pm | Christmas Winter Circus

Natlab 3:00pm | youth theatre House of Nouws

Parktheater 12.00 & 4.00pm | Christmas Winter Circus

Van Abbemuseum 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Kidsartclub

From 16 December till 24 February Ornitology

LUMINA PARK EINDHOVEN From 9 December 2023 till 7 January 2024

EVOLUON Till April 2024 Spacefarming

VAN ABBEMUSEUM Delinking and Relinking Until 2026 Discover art from the collection by smelling, feeling, hearing and seeing.

Display take-over: Annelies Hermsen Van der Valk Hotel until 31 March 2024 Temitayo Ogunbiyi until 7 April 2024 | Playscape in the oval museum patio.

Relinking: Kabakov Cabinet Until 24 March 2024 Unique insight in oeuvre of artist couple Ilya and Emilia Kabakov.

Eyecathers Graphic design Philips reclame

ONOMATOPEE until 9 february ITS (IM)POSSIBLE FORMATION

T56 8 December until 14 Januari 2024 Perceptiën Fluorescent XL, Werner Klompen

EVENTS VAN ABBEMUSEUM Free tour Daily (Tuesday until Saturday 12.30 & 2.30pm, Sunday 2.30pm) Architecture tour Sunday 3 December 2023 12 – 1pm Muzical tour Sunday 10 December 2023 12 – 1pm The museum choir guides visitors while singing.

Feldenkrais lesson Friday 1, 8, 15 & 22 December 2023 | 9:15 – 10:30am Workshop: awareness through movement.

Unlimited Van Abbe Monday 4 December 2023 Spraakmakend Van Abbe: tour for dealing with aphasia.

Sunday 10 December 2023 Multi-sensory tour for blind and visually impaired visitors.

Monday 11 December 2023 1.30 – 3pm: Unforgettable Van Abbe – Tour for visitors dealing with dementia.

Bibliotheek Eindhoven 1 december t/m 7 januari BIEB WARME WINTER WEKEN Library warm winter weeks

Sung Hwan Kim 2 December 2023 until 26 May 2024 Sung Hwan Kim explores themes of ‘migration’ and ‘borders’.

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