Events in Ljubljana from 12. to 19.11.2014 OTHER BTC City FAMILY Šmartinska cesta 152, +386 (0)1 585 22 22, http://www.btc-city.com ENTERTAINMENT 24.10.2014 to 4.1.2015 Mega Luna Park at the BTC City shopping centre The large funfair set up at Ljubljana's BTC City shopping centre offers a variety of different adrenaline-pumping attractions for the whole family, including a rollercoaster, giant swing rides, motion simulators, roller coasters, free-fall rides and much more. FAIRS Central Market +386 (0)1 42 594 37, +386 (0)1 300 12 30, +386 (0)31 608 686, +386 (0)31 756 880, http://www.lpt.si/trznice 16.11.2014 10.00 - 15.00 FairArt fair Free admission The FairArt fair will offer a wide and varied choice of unique handmade designer products created by many young Slovenian designers who have yet to make a name for themselves. Kino Šiška - Centre for Urban Culture Trg prekomorskih brigad 3, +386 (0)30 310 100, http://www.kinosiska.si 18.11.2014 16.00 44th Ljubljana Comics Bazar Free admission Comics Bazar where old, used and new comic books are exchanged, sold or purchased. Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre Dunajska cesta 18, +386 (0)1 300 26 00, http://www.gr-sejem.si 13. to 16.11.2014 Nature - Health Fair The Nature - Health (Narava - Zdravje) fair brings together providers of products and services from the fields of wellness, healthy nutrition, cosmetics, body care, etc. Maximarket Trg republike 1, +386 (0)1 476 68 12, http://www.maxi.si OTHER 18.11.2014 10.00 - 19.00 Creative Fair 12. to 23.11.2014 LIFFE - 25TH LJUBLJANA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL various venues FESTIVALS FILM EVENTS Free admission The Creative Fair offers visitors an opportunity to buy unique handmade products, from leather and textile items and jewellery to natural cosmetics and fine art paintings. Every year, the Ljubljana International Film Festival, better known as LIFFe, adds vibrancy to the city's autumn cultural life by presenting the best and the latest in European and international film production. various venues 12. to 23.11.2014 LIFFe - 25th Ljubljana International Film Festival Every year, the Ljubljana International Film Festival, better known as LIFFe, adds vibrancy to the city's autumn cultural life by presenting the best and the latest in European and international film production. GALLERIES 25.9. to 30.11.2014 SAMO: TAKE IT EASY Ljubljana Castle Free admission The exhibition "Take it easy" refers to artists slow transition from figural art to abstraction. 21.10. to 21.11.2014 DANIJEL ŽEŽELJ (CROATIA): FINAL SETTLEMENT - MULTIMEDIA EXHIBITION Galerija Kresija 1/6 Events in Ljubljana from 12. to 19.11.2014 Ljubljana tourism Events in Ljubljana from 12. to 19.11.2014 Free admission 21.10. to 22.11.2014 VOLKER MORAWE IN TILMAN REIFF ALIAS //////////FUR//// (GERMANY): NO PAIN NO GAME - MULTIMEDIA INSTALLATION Vžigalica Gallery - MGML Free admission The first solo exhibition of artistic duo is set as interaction with visitors. Entering the exhibition the visitors are invited to interact and thus making them part of the multimedia installation. 22.10. to 14.11.2014 MLADEN STROPNIK (SLOVENIA) - ILUSTRATIONS Škuc Gallery 28.10. to 12.12.2014 LANA ČMAJČANIN (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA) - MULTIMEDIA EXHIBITION Tobačna 001 (cultural centre) Free admission 30.10. to 27.11.2014 SONJA RAUTER ZELENKO: IZ TRADICIJE K IZVIRNOSTI Galerija ZDSLU, Komenskega 8 1000 Ljubljana Free admission Solo exhibition by sculptor and ceramist Sonja Rauter Zelenko. 31.10. to 5.12.2014 MARKUS GUSCHELBAUER (AUSTRIA): LANDMARKS - PHOTOGRAPHS, INSTALLATION Photon Gallery - contemporary photography centre 11.11.2014 to 4.1.2015 ARJAN PREGL: PETMINUTNA REVOLUCIJA - EXHIBITION Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova (MSUM) 12.11. to 21.12.2014 IRA NIERO MARUŠIČ (SLOVENIA): EARTHLY MOONS - PAINTINGS Bežigrajska galerija 1 17.11.2014 to 2.2.2015 11TH BIENNIAL OF SLOVENIAN ILLUSTRATION Cankarjev dom (cultural and congress centre) The Biennial of Slovenian Illustration (Slovenski bienale ilustracije) showcases the finest works by Slovenian illustrators created over the past two years. Illustration is presented as a distinctive art discipline with a strong influence on the development of children and young people's feeling for and understanding of art. 17.11. to 6.12.2014 ANTONI MUNTADAS: NASILJE IGER - EXHIBITION Center in Galerija P74 Antoni Muntadas is a pioneer of media and conceptual arts. This is his first solo exhibition in Slovenia. In the project Muntadas explores topics such as mass event, control, spectacle, violence, sport, football - topics that he's been loyal to since the late 70s. The exhibition presents a selection of images and video projections, as well as new works that highlight the selected archive material and images from the Internet. 19.11. to 23.12.2014 LUKA DOLMAR (SLOVENIA): SHADDOWS - PHOTOGRAPHS Bežigrajska galerija 1 OTHER 2.10. to 29.11.2014 EVA PETRIČ (SLOVENIA): FRACTALS AT 46°3 Ljubljana Castle Free admission EXHIBITIONS 9.10.2014 to 1.9.2015 GORENJE AT A TOUCH Technical Museum of Slovenia 29.10. to 14.12.2014 ŽELJKO STEVANIĆ: MOVIES IN PHOTOGRAPHY Cankarjev dom (cultural and congress centre) Free admission The exhibition is documenting Slovenian films. 13. to 28.11.2014 ASIANA JURCA AVCI: CHICK HABIT Kino Šiška - Centre for Urban Culture Free admission DANCE 18.1. to 20.12.2014 DANCE EVENINGS AT LJUBLJANA CASTLE Ljubljana Castle These monthly social dance evenings scheduled on Saturdays throughout the year except in July and August are held in the unique surroundings of Ljubljana Castle. The highlight of the year is the Dance under the Stars, held in the castle's courtyard in June. 12.11.2014 20.00 CLÉMENT DAZIN (FRANCE): BRUIT DE COULOIR, WENDY HOUSTOUN (UK): PACT WITH POINTLESSNESS - CONTEMPORARY DANCE Španski borci cultural centre 13.11.2014 20.00 TANJA ZGONC: TULKUDREAM - DANCE-THEATRE PERFORMANCE Dance Theatre Ljubljana Author, Screenplay of the video, Choreography, Dance: Tanja Zgonc Video Directing, Editing and Scenography: Ema Kugler Music: Aldo Kumar Costumography: Alan Hranitelj 2/6 Events in Ljubljana from 12. to 19.11.2014 Ljubljana tourism Events in Ljubljana from 12. to 19.11.2014 14.11.2014 20.00 TANJA ZGONC: TULKUDREAM - DANCE-THEATRE PERFORMANCE Dance Theatre Ljubljana Author, Screenplay of the video, Choreography, Dance: Tanja Zgonc Video Directing, Editing and Scenography: Ema Kugler Music: Aldo Kumar Costumography: Alan Hranitelj 15.11.2014 20.00 ST MARTIN Ljubljana Castle The thematic dance evenings at the Ljubljana Castle are devoted to entertainment and an opportunity for socialising, relaxation and, of course, dance. OTHERS 18.11.2014 19.30 RENATA BAUER - ORGAN CONCERT Cankarjev dom (cultural and congress centre) Renowned Slovenian organist will prepare an organ recital on Schucke organs. POP 14.11.2014 21.00 PARNI VALJAK Cvetličarna Popular Croatian pop rock band will present their last studio album " Nema predaje ". 14.11.2014 PRULČKOV ODPETI PETEK: ALKIMIA Prulček Bar Free admission Chanson jazz-pop-swing concert. ROCK 15.11.2014 22.00 MUFF (SLOVENIA) 13.11.2014 21.00 STARDOG CHAMPION TRIBUTE PARTY Klub Cirkus Orto bar Cover bands concert: Dropped D (Alice In Chains) and Shub (Bush) 14.11.2014 21.00 PARNI VALJAK Cvetličarna Popular Croatian pop rock band will present their last studio album " Nema predaje ". 15.11.2014 21.00 1. ROCKERIADA Orto bar Rock campaign to raise money for young musicians who can't afford musical instruments. Marko Soršak (drummer Elvis Jackson) started the project and he was joined by many musicians and fans of good music. 15.11.2014 22.00 MUFF (SLOVENIA) 16.11.2014 20.00 ONEREPUBLIC (USA) - ROCK CONCERT Klub Cirkus Stožice Sports Park Arena The Colorado-based pop-rock band OneRepublic rose to international fame in 2007, with their hit single Apologize. Since then, the band have released a string of hit songs including, among others, All the Right Moves, Secrets, Stop and Stare, and Good Life. 18.11.2014 21.00 TRIGGERFINGER (BELGIUM) Cvetličarna The trio Triggerfinger are considered to be one of Europe's best rock bands, renowned for their energetic concert performances. JAZZ 14.11.2014 PRULČKOV ODPETI PETEK: ALKIMIA Prulček Bar Free admission Chanson jazz-pop-swing concert. 18.11.2014 21.00 JANEZ DOVČ, ACCORDION, ELECTRONICS (SLOVENIA), GORAN KRMAC, TUBE, ELECTRONICS (SLOVENIA), NINO MUREŠKIČ, PERCUSSION (SLOVENIA) Celica Art Hostel Free admission These superb musicians, known as soloists and members of numerous Slovene and international ensembles, will present themselves in a unique combination. Their repertoaire will present a mixture of Slovene, African and Indian rhythms, as well as jazz and tango. 19.11.2014 JAZZ JAMM: PHILIPP KIENBERGER QUARTET Prulček Bar Free admission Alexander Kranabetter - Trumpet Simon Raab - Piano Hubert Bründelmayer - Drums Philipp Kienberger – Bass 3/6 Events in Ljubljana from 12. to 19.11.2014 Ljubljana tourism Events in Ljubljana from 12. to 19.11.2014 ELECTRONIC 18.11.2014 22.10 JAMES ZABIELA (UK) 13.11.2014 KRIVI SPOJI: BURKINA FASO - 4 TOLKALA Klub Cirkus MUSIC FOLK AND African rhythms and traditional music of Burkina Faso. WORLD MUSIC Prulček Bar Free admission 18.11.2014 21.00 JANEZ DOVČ, ACCORDION, ELECTRONICS (SLOVENIA), GORAN KRMAC, TUBE, ELECTRONICS (SLOVENIA), NINO MUREŠKIČ, PERCUSSION (SLOVENIA) Celica Art Hostel Free admission These superb musicians, known as soloists and members of numerous Slovene and international ensembles, will present themselves in a unique combination. Their repertoaire will present a mixture of Slovene, African and Indian rhythms, as well as jazz and tango. MUSEUMS City Museum of Ljubljana - MGML Gosposka ulica 15, +386 (0)1 24 12 500, http://www.mgml.si/ The card entitles you to free admission to the museum. 30.5.2014 to 31.5.2015 Emona: A City of the Empire The exhibition provides a comprehensive overview of the Roman city of Emona, built two millenniums ago on the site of the present-day Ljubljana. Learn about the city's birth, life and decline, the everyday life of its residents, and the heritage they left behind. Museum of Architecture and Design Pot na Fužine 2, +386 (0)1 548 42 70, +386 (0)1 548 42 80, http://www.mao.si 18.9. to 7.12.2014 BIO 50 - 24th Ljubljana Biennial of Design The Ljubljana Biennial of Design is a prestigious international exhibition of industrial design products, visual communication pieces, corporate identity solutions, and design concepts. National Gallery Prešernova cesta 24, +386 (0)1 241 54 18, http://www.ng-slo.si The card entitles you to free admission to the gallery. 24.9.2014 to 4.1.2015 Awakening Beauty: The Crowther-Oblak Collection of Victorian Art The exhibition of works from the Crowther-Oblak art collection brings together more than 150 paintings and drawings created by the 19th century British artists of the Victorian classical tradition. National Museum of Slovenia - Metelkova ulica street Maistrova ulica 1, +386 (0)1 230 70 30, http://www.nms.si The card entitles you to free admission to the museum. 21.3.2014 to 8.2.2015 The Mummy and the Crocodile: The Slovenians Exploring the Lands along the Nile After nearly a century, the National Museum of Slovenia is putting on display the Egyptian Collection of its predecessor, the Provincial Museum of Carniola. The exhibition reveals the stories of three Slovenian Egyptologists who brought the objects in the collection over to Slovenia. Slovene Ethnographic Museum Metelkova ulica 2, +386 (0)1 300 87 00, http://www.etno-muzej.si The card entitles you to free admission to the museum. 11.10.2013 to 31.12.2014 Doors. Spatial and Symbolic Passageways of Life In this exhibition, doors are presented as objects of historical heritage offering an insight into the life of the residents of different parts of Slovenia. They tell stories about the people they were made by as well as those who lived behind them. 18.6.2014 to 31.1.2015 The Magic of Amulets The exhibition The Magic of Amulets presents the tradition of amulets as objects related to magical beliefs from the times of the ancient Egypt to the present day. It brings together exhibits from various Slovenian and international collections. 4/6 Events in Ljubljana from 12. to 19.11.2014 Ljubljana tourism Events in Ljubljana from 12. to 19.11.2014 Slovenian Museum of Natural History Muzejska ulica 1, +386 (0)1 241 09 40, http://www.pms-lj.si The card entitles you to free admission to the museum. 25.11.2013 to 15.9.2015 Long Live the Evolution! This interactive exhibition gives you an insight into how the immense diversity of life on Earth evolved over more than three and a half billion years. Technical Museum of Slovenia Bistra 6, +386 (0)1 750 66 70; +386 (0)1 750 66 72, http://www.tms.si The card entitles you to free admission to the museum. 7.5.2013 to 2.12.2014 With technology to health Exhibition depicits the achievements of Slovenian scientists and their have been among the leaders in the world in some areas of biomedical engineering. OPEN-AIR 1.11.2014 to 16.1.2015 PICTURE SLOVENIA - OPEN-AIR PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION The Tivoli Park Free admission EXHIBITIONS What does Slovenia look like through the eyes of amateur photographers? It looks absolutely stunning. To see for yourself, visit Ljubljana's Tivoli Park and view an exhibition of large-format photographs of Ljubljana, the Central Slovenia region and Slovenia's major sights taken by amateur and professional photographers for the Picture Slovenia photographic competition. THEATRE Menza pri koritu (Metelkova mesto alternative culture centre) Masarykova ulica 24, +386 (0)1 434 03 45 , http://www.menzaprikoritu.org OPEN-AIR 15.11.2014 19.30 Iglu, Improvisational Theatre Ljubljana: Najs & Pikova dama- Dual Impro Evening 15.11.2014 10.00 - 17.00 LJUBLJANA WINE ROUTE FAIRS Old city centre Free admission The event entitled Ljubljana Wine Route (Ljubljanska vinska pot) marks St. Martin's Day, when, according to Slovenian tradition, grape must officially turns to wine. The event includes tastings of young wine and culinary delights served from stalls set up in front of the old city centre's bars and restaurants. CULINARY 15.11.2014 10.00 - 17.00 EVENTS LJUBLJANA WINE ROUTE Old city centre Free admission The event entitled Ljubljana Wine Route (Ljubljanska vinska pot) marks St. Martin's Day, when, according to Slovenian tradition, grape must officially turns to wine. The event includes tastings of young wine and culinary delights served from stalls set up in front of the old city centre's bars and restaurants. CLASSICAL 13.11.2014 19.30 MUSIC SLOVENIAN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Cankarjev dom (cultural and congress centre) Conductor: Tan Dun Soloist: Chenchu Rong, percussion Programme: M. De Falla, T. Dun, M. Ravel 14.11.2014 19.30 SLOVENIAN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Cankarjev dom (cultural and congress centre) Conductor: Tan Dun Soloist: Chenchu Rong, percussion Programme: M. De Falla, T. Dun, M. Ravel 17.11.2014 AKUSTIKA: PIHALNI KVINTET OPUS 5 Prulček Bar Free admission Young woodwind Quintet band, will perform works of Gerg Onslow, Paul Hindemith, Antonin Dvorak, Primož Ramovš and Astor Piazzollia. 19.11.2014 20.00 THE URAL ACADEMIC PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Cankarjev dom (cultural and congress centre) The Ural Academic Philharmonic Orchestra from Yekaterinburg is one of the oldest Russian ensembles. The ensemble takes especial pride in its invaluable instruments made by Vuillaume, Ruggeri and Bergonzi. 5/6 Events in Ljubljana from 12. to 19.11.2014 Ljubljana tourism Events in Ljubljana from 12. to 19.11.2014 PERFORMANCE 16.11.2014 20.14 ART OPERA AND ALEKSANDER LEGEN: GLOBAL WORMING OF THE BRAIN Elektro Ljubljana's Old Power Station An independent art project by a young painter and designer at the 100th anniversary of the WW1 demonstrates a futuristic concept that applies a critical perspective to various levels of the present-day society, which represents the final component of the degenerated human history and its absurdity. What happens when different art genres (painting, sculpture, costume design, philosophy, interior, design and the written word) collide in the moment that hasn’t happened yet. Kazina building Kongresni trg 1 BALLET 12.11.2014 10.00 Pavel Šivic: Curiosity Punished - Opera for children Klemen Adamlje (baritone), Inez Osina (mezzo-soprano) Children's Choir of the Music Society Ljubljana, conductor Irma Močnik Chamber Ensemble of the Academy of Music in Ljubljana Directed by: Eva Hribernik Conductor: Simon Dvoršak Slovenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Ljubljana Župančičeva ulica 1, +386 (0)1 24 1 17 66, +386 (0)31 696 600, http://www.opera.si PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVALS 6/6 12.11.2014 19.30 G. Verdi: Nabucco - opera 19. to 23.11.2014 NAKED STAGE - 12TH INTERNATIONAL IMPROVISATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL The opera Nabucco, one of Verdi's most successful works, is based on a biblical story about Nebuchadnezzar and his campaign against the Israelites from the Old Testament. Elektro Ljubljana's Old Power Station The Naked Stage (Goli oder) festival has made a name for itself as one of the most important festivals of improvisational theatre in the European and North American region. Events in Ljubljana from 12. to 19.11.2014 Ljubljana tourism