Belgian Academy of Culture and History
Would you like to learn more about Belgium and its rich history? The Belgian Academy of Culture and History organises classes at Muntpunt in Brussels. Historian Mirella Marini believes that by enhancing our historical knowledge of the country we call home, we can improve our cultural well-being.http://www.cultureandhistory.org/
3m Jan 29, 2017
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Behind the scenes of Brussels film Joanne
Christopher Morrison (American) and Ioana Mattei (Romanian) are a Brussels-based expat couple making movies. Their latest project, Joanne, is currently being shot in Brussels. It is "the world's first one-woman feature film" and is "a feminist elevated genre one room movie." Christopher Morrison explains what this entails. https://www.seedandspark.com/fund/joanne#wishlist https://www.facebook.c...
3m Jan 29, 2017
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Irish set dancing in Brussels
The Irish Club of Brussels, and most of the Irish diaspora, hold their national identity close to their hearts and this is why every Thursday evening at 18.30 at 1 Rue Montoyer in the EU district, you can participate in one of Ireland’s most loved traditions, set dancing. Set dancing is a traditional folk dance from Ireland that involves groups of four or eight dancers dancing one of the hundre...
3m Jan 29, 2017
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Laurier Fourniau: Low Notes
Laurier Fourniau is a French film director, writer and editor based in Brussels whose first feature film Low Notes, is a Belgian movie shot entirely in English in Los Angeles. Fourniau has managed a coup: a movie with excellent production values made with a practically non existent budget. How did he accomplish this?https://www.facebook.com/LOW-NOTES-un-film-de-Laurier-Fourniau-953947791378479/
4m Jan 23, 2017
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Lights for Rights demonstration in Brussels
More than 600 people gathered at the Place de la Monnaie in Brussels at sundown on Friday to stand up for the rights of people they say are threatened by a Trump presidency. Timed to coincide with Donald Trump’s inauguration, the Lights for Rights demo featured speeches, music, the lighting of candles and a minute’s silence and was one of 600 organised in 60 countries around the world this week...
3m Jan 22, 2017
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Magic Monkey lights up Brussels and the world
Magic Monkey co-founder Marc Largent explains what being an expert in monumental communication entails, and where we can see examples of it here and there in Brussels.Bright Brussels Winter until 5 February.www.magicmonkey.nethttps://visit.brussels/en/sites/bright
4m Jan 19, 2017
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King of the Belgians: director Jessica Woodworth
Peter Brosens and Jessica Woodworth recently released their fourth feature film King of the Belgians to very enthusiastic reviews and audiences. What does it take to make a film idea a reality? What are the advantages of doing this in Belgium? What is the importance of the festival circuit? What's next? Jessica Woodworth shares her experiences.The King of the Belgians: Currently screening in Br...
5m Jan 19, 2017
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ISF Waterloo: A pioneering new daycare centre
The team at ISF school in Waterloo used scientific research to build a daycare centre that stimulates a child's senses, maximises the neurological development of baby's brains and their mental well-being. The result: a trilingual, innovative creche for children aged 0 to 3. The first babies arrived in December. Our reporter Noreen Donovan spoke to Professor Karen Dobkins, whose research informe...
3m Jan 14, 2017
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Mike & Becky: bean-to-bar chocolate
What are a Russian and a German doing making chocolate in Brussels? They tell us all about it.https://www.facebook.com/MikeAndBeckyBrussels/
3m Jan 08, 2017
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ECC pantomime: Cinderella
For lovers of pantomime, the English Comedy Club, under the direction of Cath Howdle, has adapted the pantomime Cinderella to comically reflect 2016’s political goings-on. This was not a difficult job for Howdle as 2016 provided her with a wealth of unbelievable events to draw from. As in all pantomimes, girls pretend to be boys and boys pretend to be girls and the cast of Cinderella do not dis...
3m Jan 08, 2017
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Stoempdog: Fast slow food in Brussels
Stoemp is one of the great comfort foods: creamy buttery mashed potatoes mixed with an endless array of vegetables and served most often with sausage. It is now evolving as chefs are inspired to upgrade and create on the basic theme. Albert Verdeyen the self-proclaimed King of Stoemp has three cookbooks to his credit with 172 different stoemprecipes. Now he and restaurateur Cédric Gerard have o...
2m Jan 07, 2017
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Brexit's impact on Belgium
Here's what we learnt from a debate at St John's International School in Waterloo, starting with Thomas Spiller, president of the British Chamber of Commerce in Brussels.
2m Dec 16, 2016
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Zebrabook: The European Tour
The European Tour is a personalised storybook where children embark on an adventure-filled journey around the continent - planting tulips in the Netherlands, putting Swiss cuckoo clocks back together, consoling a Romanian vampire and enjoying a cup of tea with the British Queen. Author Marie Thibaut de Maisières explains more.http://www.zebrabook.com
3m Dec 16, 2016
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Nazanin Fakoor at La Bellone
It's always a pleasure to discover La Bellone, one of Brussels' most spectacular hidden gems and during the end of the year to coincide with the Winter Wonders it's especially worth a visit because each year an artist is given carte blanche to reinterpret the space. This year Iranian artist Nazanin Fakoor has created an environment which reflects in a virtual, liquid, and obscure and ever chang...
4m Dec 16, 2016
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Be Film Festival
The film festival that's so nice it opens twice.If it's the last ten days of the year it's time for the Be Film Festival, the round up of the best Belgian films of the year plus a few sneak previews to spice things up. A total of 40 shorts and full feature films will be screened at the Cinematek or in Bozar auditoria from the 22nd to the 30th of December. And special this year, the Festival ope...
4m Dec 10, 2016
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Brussels Cultural Guide 2017
Guy de Bellefroid, Director of the Foundation for the Arts in Brussels tells us why they print a Brussels Cultural Guide even though all the events are listed on their website www.agenda.brussels:"There are so many things to do in Brussels, there are over 20,000 events per year, so finding your way through the website can be daunting. A printed book being more limited in scope is sometimes more...
3m Dec 10, 2016
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Sabena: Travel in style
Founded in 1923 under the acronym Société Anonyme Belge d'Exploitation de la Navigation Aérienne. SABENA was the third oldest airline of the world. A new exhibition in the Atomium covers the airline from the beginning in the airport at Haren to the abrupt ending in 2001 with its development on four continents including a preeminent position in Africa and its extensive regional helicopter networ...
6m Dec 03, 2016
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Soviet Propaganda Art
We are all familiar with Soviet Russian posters but we never see the actual art that was produced for poster production. This show at MB-XL Gallery compels us to appreciate the considerable talents of the artists issued from the Russian Academy with a unique show of 45 paintings and sketches created between 1956 and 1984. Art collector and gallery owner Jan de Maere, a professor of both art his...
4m Nov 23, 2016
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Happy Museum
Art historian Catherine de Duve has published a series of colorful eye-catching books aimed at children 4 to 12 and their families. The art books are each devoted to one artist but are often connected to specific exhibitions, for instance, there is a book on Picasso which is available in tandem with the current Picasso show at Bozar. There are also history books such as a book on the Battle of ...
2m Nov 23, 2016
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65 years of the International School of Brussels
Recently, the International School of Brussels (ISB) celebrated its 65th anniversary with a weekend reunion that gathered together alumni, teachers past and present and parents and children. Richard Harris spoke with Director Lee Fertig and with returning and current members of the school community about what makes the school so special.www.isb.be
8m Nov 23, 2016
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Europe in Brussels: Finland
On December 6 Finland celebrates its national holiday, with 2016 being the 99th anniversary of the country’s independence. Already the Finns are getting ready for major centenary celebrations next year in 2017, including the Finnish expat community that have made Brussels their home. The Bulletin finds out more.
3m Nov 23, 2016
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Europe in Brussels: Romania
Since their country became an EU member in 2007, Romanians have become one of the most populous expat communities in Belgium. Ahead of their native land's national holiday on December 1, we find out more about the Romanian presence in Belgium.
4m Nov 23, 2016
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Green Parrot Productions: Joseph
Green Parrot Productions' first show of 2017 will be Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s unforgettable Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dream Coat, with well-known hits such as Any Dream Will Do. We attend a rehearsal and speak to cast and crew.http://www.greenparrot.eu/
2m Nov 23, 2016
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The Brussels Snowman Concert
It wouldn't be the Saint-Nicolas weekend without the annual Brussels Snowman Concert at the Auderghem Cultural Centre, raising money for Brugmann children's hospital. Pianist Mary Gow explains all...http://www.brusselssnowmanconcert.com
1m Nov 23, 2016
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BEAT: Our Town
Theatre goers may already be familiar with Thornton Wilder’s play ‘Our Town’, which was written in 1937 and tells the story of the citizens of a fictional small town in New Hampshire called Grover’s Corner. To mark the 10th Anniversary of the Flanders Acting Studio, ‘Our Town’ is the first production of the newly created Brussels English Actors Theatre (BEAT). Acting coach, John Flanders, and 2...
4m Nov 19, 2016
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Lawrence Hass: Philosophy meets magic
Lawrence Hass is a philosopher turned magician and magic teacher who suggests that far from tricking people and deceiving them, magic is an art form that can be a force for good and lift the spirit. This, he says, helps explain why there have been magicians in every recorded human culture. The American will be performing his magic for one night only in Brussels at Op-Weule Cultural Centre on 26...
3m Nov 19, 2016
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Stéphane Oiry: French cartoonist creates English heroine for Belgian comic book
Frenchmen Stéphane Oiry and Lewis Trondheim, inspired by London and the films of Mike Leigh have created detective comic book series Maggy Garrisson for Dupuis Publishers and their iconic weekly Spirou. Maggy is a Londoner and Kilburn resident down on her luck who falls into private detecting for an alcoholic boss as a means to make ends meet. Oiry speaks with Richard Harris about the series, n...
3m Nov 13, 2016
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US Elections: Republicans Abroad Brussels
"I am uncomfortable with the choice (of candidate)." Mike Kulbickas, from Republicans Abroad in Belgium, discusses Donald Trump's election campaign at The Bulletin's US election night party in Brussels. And Sandrine Dixson-Declève from Democrats Abroad reflects on what went wrong with Hillary Clinton's campaign.
3m Nov 13, 2016
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Europe in Brussels: Latvia
Latvia celebrates its national day on 18 November. We meet members of the Latvian community in Brussels.
3m Nov 06, 2016
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KVS director Michael De Cock
Actor, director and writer Michael De Cock has taken the reins at KVS (Royal Flemish Theatre) and as the new director speaks with Richard Harris about how the exceptionally cosmopolitan nature of Brussels has created a uniquely vibrant arts scene that informs and feeds the multilingual, multicultutural, intergenerational, gender diverse programming that he is creating at KVS.www.kvs.be Photo (...
4m Nov 06, 2016
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The Brussels Academy
The Brussels Academy is an urban and citizen university. It is the meeting point for everyone who is interested in Brussels and wants to know more about the city. In this context, a number of professors and urban experts share their knowledge of Brussels with civil society. In order to achieve this, a wide range of activities are organised: courses, seminars, tours and visits, master classes, c...
3m Nov 06, 2016
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BLOC - A Christmas Carol
BLOC, the Brussels Light Opera Company, present their festive performance, A Christmas Carol, based on the classic Charles Dickens tale at Auderghem Cultural Centre from 24-27 November. We went along to a rehearsal to speak to cast and crew.www.bloc-brussels.com
3m Nov 06, 2016
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Pianist Reed Tetzloff's Belgium tour
American pianist Reed Tetzloff is a rising star in the world of classical music. Aged just 24, he has already won multiple competitions and played to audiences from Cincinnati to Beijing. As part of a Belgian tour also encompassing Antwerp, Ghent and Waterloo, Tetzloff will perform six pieces by famous artists, such as Cézar Franck, Franz Liszt, Charles Griffes and Nikolai Kapustin at Flagey on...
4m Nov 06, 2016
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Guillaume Bottazzi: Mural Painter with a Healing Touch
French mural painter Guillaume Bottazzi is bringing his art to Etterbeek's Place Jourdan in a big way: a 7 meter wide by 16 meter tall mural which he is painting entirely by himself. He is inviting everyone to come down and watch him at work. And, in two months when the mural is complete we will be able to enjoy its anxiety-lowering effects "akin to dopamine." The renovations scheduled for the ...
3m Oct 29, 2016
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Project Room at Galerie La Forest Divonne
La Forest Divonne Project Room Brussels is a showcase for young artists. Jean de Malherbe wants to offer them a chance at exposure so two to three times a year the gallery will be given over to young talent. There will be a jury-awarded prize periodically and the winner will be given a solo show in the entire gallery.This first Project Room edition is entitled Anthropology and features three wo...
3m Oct 29, 2016
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Guggenheim: Full Abstraction at the ING Art Centre
"Peggy Guggenheim was an extraordinary character; I would recommend Mary Dearborn's biography Mistress of Modernism; that's a play on words" Philip Rylands Director of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice subtly reveals how personal her involvement in art collection was. Mr. Rylands was in Brussels for the opening of Guggenheim: Full Abstraction, at the ING Art Center. The show presents an i...
5m Oct 29, 2016
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Full Circle: Ideas and networking in Brussels
Four years ago Bridie Nathanson and Louise Hilditch founded Full Circle “an inspiring place to be”. They bring experts from all around the world to discuss topics such as culture, economics, hard science, philosophy and history, amongst others. As Louise says: “We wanted to create a community of people who were interested in change and ideas”www.fullcircle.eu
3m Oct 29, 2016
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Europe in Brussels: Czech Republic
October 28 is the anniversary of the former Czechoslovakia's independence from the Austrian empire in 1918. While the country split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993, the Czechs still celebrate the day as one of their national holidays. We find out more about the Czech Republic and the activities of its community in Belgium
4m Oct 27, 2016
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BXL Universel
If you really want to have a fun time and feel the true spirit of Brussels you have to come to see this show" says Carine Fol, the Director of the Central(e) for Contemporary Art and curator of BXL Universel. The show, a subjective view of Brussels encompassing archive documents, films, videos, photographs and the works of Brussels born and Brussels based artists, is about as far as one can get...
6m Oct 22, 2016
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Brexit 4 months on: What next? We meet British Influence founder Peter Wilding
It's been four months since Britain voted to leave the EU. Where are we now, and is the future any clearer? Kate Havrlik hears from Peter Wilding, founder of the think-tank British Influence, author of a new book entitled "What Next?" and the man who lays claim to first using the term "Brexit".
4m Oct 22, 2016
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31 Days in Belgium
Itinerant artists Tim and Zoe are spending a month in Belgium and have set themselves the task of producing a unique drawing of the country every day. Print sales help raise money for Serve the City. The pair explain more about the 31 Days In... project and how it works.
3m Oct 22, 2016
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Europe in Brussels: Austria
Austria celebrates its national day on 26 October. We speak to some Austrians and discover that their country’s close relations with Belgium have existed long before EU membership.
3m Oct 22, 2016
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Brussels Carol Concert
The Brussels Carol Concert has been a festive tradition in the capital for the past 45 years. Rehearsals are under way but new memebers of all ages and abilities are still welcome. The concert will be on 18 December at the Royal Conservatorium in the Sablon. Organiser Mary Gow explains more. http://www.brusselscarolconcert.com
4m Oct 16, 2016
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Brussels Toastmasters
Is public speaking a core part of your job? Have you been given a leadership role at work? There's an organisation on hand to help guide you through what for many can be a stressful situation of having to address and impress colleagues and peers. The Toastmasters International is a worldwide organisation that's been in existence since 1924, with thousands of clubs globally. Its purpose is to he...
4m Oct 15, 2016
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The Zenne Pistolet Cantillon
The pistolet is a Belgian bread the size and shape of an ovoid hamburger bun. Valérie Lepla in her Pistolet Original shops (Sablon & Schumann) has raised the pistolet to higher culinary peaks with lunch-worthy combinations of locally sourced ingredients. Dirk Myny, chef and owner of the restaurant Les Brigittines has created a quintessential Brussels dish the Zenne Pot with sauerkraut that he c...
3m Oct 14, 2016
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American Fragments
Belgian journalist, photographer and documentary filmmaker Philippe Cornet who has been traveling to the US regularly for the past 35 years has teamed with Le Vif/L'Express magazine for their Extra spécial USA issue about the US on the eve of the presidential election. Many of the photos he took of a fragmented US full of contrasts are on display at the Galerie of the Botanique.GalerieLe Botani...
4m Oct 14, 2016
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Team Jake Run for Charity - De Eglantier care home
When Colm O'Brien and his wife Mairead lost their severely disabled son Jake in June, they wanted to give something back to the care home where Jake spent the last two years of his life. 42 runners are taking part in the Ekiden Run, a relay marathon, next Sunday to raise much-needed funds for De Eglantier, in Leefdaal. To donate, search Facebook for "Team Jake Run for Charity".http://web.eglant...
4m Oct 08, 2016
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A new mural for an international Brussels neighbourhood
Comic book artist Brecht Evens was chosen by Brussels to paint a very large mural nearby the Papenvest social housing buildings in central Brussels. It's a community of people from four continents and many of them were on hand when Brecht showed his model for the mural. Members of the neighborhood were asked to review the drawing and make suggestions. Alderwoman Ans Persoons talked about the pr...
3m Oct 08, 2016
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Claudia Kaiser: Metabolance
German expat Claudia Kaiser has been in Brussels for nine years. Originally posted to Brussels by multi-national Bayer, five years ago after an 11-year stint with the company she decided to follow her dream of being her own boss and working in a field that was close to her heart: nutrition with a holistic approach to health. She tells us why she decided to stay in Brussels to accomplish this an...
5m Oct 08, 2016
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Europe in Brussels: Spain
Spain celebrates its national day on 12 October. We ask Spanish expats for their advice on where to find Spanish culture and food in Brussels, plus we find out about the Instituto Cervantes’ year-long events marking 400 years since the famous writer’s death.
3m Oct 08, 2016
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