Exhibition: "The Japanese Poster - Today"

The exhibition "The Japanese Poster - Today" comes from the collection of the DNP Archives of Graphic Design in Tokyo, and will be shown at the Wilanow Poster Museum for the first time. The exhibition is a closer look at the multifaceted contemporary culture of Japan, through the eyes of both established artists and young designers. Under the computer-manipulated designs lie classic techniques such as calligraphy, collage, and hints at Japan's long history of artistic innovation. The display encompasses over 120 works from the last fifteen years, incorporating various themes and purposes. The opening of the exhibition will take place at 5 pm on October 5th, and the exhibition will be open to the public from the 6th of October until the 25th of November.

when - Until 25th November
where - Wilanow Poster Museum, ul. St. Kostki Potockiego 10/16
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Exhibition: "Time Remembered"

The exhibition "Time Remembered" at the Centre for Contemporary Art in Lazienki Park remembers the Mala Gallery during its existence between 1977 and 2006. The Mala Gallery was one of the longest-running independent galleries in Poland. After being established in 1977 by the prominent artist Zbigniew Dlubak and his friends, several established artists and photographers curated the gallery's exhibitions throughout the years. Throughout its history, many artist meetings, discussions, film showings, performances and happenings took place there, in addition to 355 exhibitions, most of which presented works for the first time. As the gallery's focus was photography, its catalogues tell a nearly complete story of the history of Polish photography in the past three decades. The current exhibition at the Centre of Contemporary Art will display the works of 30 artists who had cooperated with the Mala Gallery in the past, as well as works and recordings documenting the gallery's activities throughout its history.

when - Until 18th November
where - Centre for Contemporary Art, Al. Ujazdowskie 6
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All Saints and All Souls Feast Days

No one celebrates the festivals of All Saints and All Souls with quite as much panache as the Poles. Solemn prayers for the deceased are accompanied by the lighting of thousands upon thousands of candles. Visit any cemetery at night during the early days of November and be startled by the sombre beauty of the spectacle.

when - 1st and 2nd November
where - All Catholic Cemeteries
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Exhibition: "Flemish Painting of the Golden Age"

The exhibition "Southern Netherlands in the 17th century - Flemish Painting of the Golden Age" will be shown at the National Museum in Warsaw from the 6th of November until the 30th of December. The exhibition focuses primarily on the works of Rubens, Van Dyck, and Jordaens in the years 1608 until 1678, or, as the exhibition's title suggest, the Golden Age in Flemish painting.

when - 6th November until 30th December
where - National Museum, al. Jerozolimskie 3
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JVC Jazz Jamboree

Warsaw’s very own Jazz Jamboree is one of the longest running jazz festivals in Europe. American jazz artists as well as some local stars make this festival an international event. Miles Davies, Keith Jarrett and Dizzie Gillespie have all performed here over the years and you can expect a suitably strong line-up in 2007. Beard-strokingly good!

when - 8th until 26th November
where - Sala Kongresowa, Palace of Science and Culture, pl. Defilad 1
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Warsaw Jewish Film Festival

The fifth edition of the Warsaw Jewish Film Festival is dedicated to the legendary Polish director Andzej Wajda, whose latest film about Katyn is just a tiny (but impressive) fraction of his life's work, and will be shown during the opening ceremony. There will be retrospective screenings of his works as well as the works of Jewish filmmakers. Of course there will also be plenty of new offerings on show, as well as awards given out for the following main categories - Best Fiction, Documentary Feature, Short Film and Short Documentary. This will definitely one of the highlights of November for culture cats. The festival will take place in the Silver Screen Pulawska and Iluzjon cinemas.

when - 8th until 13th November
where - Various Locations
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Play: "The Mother Again"

Montownia Artistic Centre is the only theatre in Warsaw with regular presentations in English, as part of their "English Stage" cycle. This time, the theatre is doing an English take on famous Polish writer and artist Stanislaw Ignacy Witkiewicz (Witkacy). "The Mother Again" ("Powrot Matki") is based on an "unsavoury play" by Witkiewicz, the grandfather of absurdism. This intense piece explores Witkacy’s fascination with the dualism of his characters, his rejection of naturalism and his belief that upon leaving the theatre we should feel as if we have awoken from a nightmare where our understanding of what we have seen is purely and deeply instinctive. It is also a look at the vampires that lurk within family relations. The play will be shown on the 20th of November at 7 pm.

when - 20th November
where - Montownia Artistic Centre, ul. Konopnickiej 6
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5th Piano Festival

The 5th edition of the Piano Festival, organized by the Ludvig van Beethoven Association, is a special treat for piano music lovers each year. The highlight of this year's festival includes a recital given by the winner of the 2007 Rubinstein Piano Competition in Dresden, in addition to the many concerts by prominent pianists and orchestras. The festival's performances will be taking place in several locations, including the Warsaw Philharmonic Hall (10 Sienkiewicza St.), Warsaw Philharmonic Chamber Hall (5 Moniuszki St.), and the Grand Hall of the Royal Castle (4 Zamkowy Square).

when - 23rd until 29th November
where - Various Locations
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Concert: Budka Suflera

Legendary Polish rock band Budka Suflera will be performing for one night only in the Congressional Hall of the Palace of Culture. Tickets can be purchased online, and doors open at 6 pm on the day of the concert.

when - 24th November
where - Palace of Culture, Pl. Defilad 1
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Exhibition: "Not Just the Kebab"

Despite its name, "Not Just the Kebab" has nothing to do with everyone's favourite 4 am meal, but is rather an exhibition of contemporary Turkish art. The exhibition has been organized by the Warsaw Artists' Cadre (Warszawski Aktyw Artystow), and will be shown at their gallery. It will open at 7 pm on the 24th of November, and run through the 8th of December.

when - 24th November until 8th December
where - Warszawski Aktyw Artystow, ul. Kozia 3/5 m 26
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