From 23 September to 23 October, the issue of rising sea levels and how it affects the city of Rotterdam is central to the impressive 9-metre-high pop-up building NOA. NOA is located in the Semiramistuin in Oosterflank (Prince Alexander), at a location 6 metres below sea level. Visitors are invited to walk around the pavilion, admire the 6-metre-high waterfall and attend the various programmes.

 

NOA stands for "Nomadic Overnight Aquatecture" and was designed by Bas Kortmann of Studio Kortmann. The pavilion consists of a steel scaffolding construction, with a skin of white mesh. The walls catch moisture from the air which is collected in a water basin. Together, the white gauze cloths form a 'pixel-cloud' or a large floating cloud. The big eye-catcher is the 6-metre-high waterfall that makes visitors realize how high the sea level at that spot actually is.

 

NOA is more than just a striking architectural pavilion. Workshops, lectures and a theatre performance of its own, "The Fairytale of Prince Alexander", take place there. All the lectures and workshops have the theme of water, but are all different. "The fairy tale of Prince Alexander" was created with the help of the local residents of the Oosterflank district. They shared their inspiring stories with the theatre group, which were then incorporated into the performance. By actively involving the local residents in NOA, Powerboat wants to strengthen social cohesion and increase the quality of life.

 

The pavilion consists of a walkway that leads from the ground floor via stairs to a height of 6 metres, with one walking direction, in connection with Corona measures. The public walks around the waterfall and can therefore view the waterfall from multiple perspectives. During the programming there is a seat for everyone at a safe distance from others. Of course the measures announced by Dutch medical authorities RIVM are taken into account and visitors with (mild) complaints are expected to stay at home.

 

NOA Pavilion is located at the Semiramistuin in Rotterdam. You can visit from 23 September to 23 October 2020 between 11:00 - 17:00. Theatre performances start at 17:00.

 

A visit to the pavilion is free of charge and reservation is not required. For some programmes, such as the theatre performance, visitors must buy a ticket in advance (€16). Local residents can pick up a voucher for a free ticket at various locations. For info, see the NOA Pavilion website.

 

 

 

 

 

The artist trio recognized a particular phenomenon of the information overload era we live in today and translated it to a new art movement, popularly known as ‘maniacism’. AAA compared the behaviour to a ‘mania’; an excessively intense enthusiasm, interest and desire to do something.

 

‘Everything in the cloud’ captures this restless phenomenon in a collection of energetic, colourful and truly impressive works. Through the chaotic self-portraits and cracked skulls spewing data, rings the underlying message that what is real still remains physical.

 

It does not happen often: three art egos coming together to develop a singular style, which only exists with all three of them participating. Hans Kleinjan (1958), Maikel Kleinjan (1984) and Roderik Faasen (1990) started to paint together in 2009 in Rotterdam. After having multiple exhibitions around Europe, they started their own combined gallery and atelier concept, named AAA Gallery, which later became AAAFRESH123. Nowadays, the gallery has grown out to be somewhat of a cult living room in Rotterdam, regularly holding live paintings, exhibitions and shows.

 

The authentic building in the Veerhaven in Rotterdam in which Dock Gallery is located has two floors where artists from all over the world exhibit their work. In the raw, modern space with only concrete and glass elements, the artworks are able to receive the undivided attention they deserve. Gallery owners Brigitte and Raymond Wanders create a diverse collection ranging from paintings to sculpture, photography, and even virtual art. They are known to select artworks based on quality, originality and personal taste.

 

Official opening: September 12th 16.00
Location: Dock Gallery, Veerhaven 4, 3016CJ Rotterdam
Visit: until October, from Friday to Sunday from 13.00-18.00
Website Dock Gallery: https://www.dockgallery.com/aaafresh123-exhibition/
Website AAAFRESH123: http://aaafresh123.com/

 

 

Mike Milosh alias Rhye is a talented songwriter and composer with a breathtaking, androgynous voice. Rhye started as a duo project with Danish instrumentalist Robin Hannibal. The first steps were taken in L.A. with the recordings of the beautiful album 'Woman' (2013), full of stylish, perfectly produced bedroom R&B. That year Woman grew into a cult album and eventually even a year end list album.

 

It took no less than five years before the second Rhye album 'Blood' saw the light of day. A year later the Canadian singer returns with 'Spirit', a magical album that is praised by international critics and on which the minimalistic keys of Ólafur Arnalds return. This summer already saw the release the track 'Beautiful'.

 

On April 21, 2021 Rotterdam's Maassilo will host the music collective around Milosh plus support act Babeheaven. This concert is presented by Motel Mozaique Concerts and Rotown.

 

event details

Rhye Place: Maassilo Rotterdam Ahoyweg 10, 3084 BA Rotterdam Date(s) & Time(s):  21 April 2021 | 20:30 Featuring: Babeheaven Entrance/Tickets: Regular: €28.50 (incl. service costs) Event type: Music Concert

 

Location: Maassilo

 

 

From 18 to 27 September is the Rotterdam Pride 2020 is from 18 to 27 September. For over a week the city is one big rainbow as together, Rotterdammers celebrate sexual, gender and cultural diversity.

 

As there's no such thing as Pride without drag queens, the Pride-week ends in Club Villa Thalia with a spectacular Drag Queen Dinner Show titled 'Dare to love us!'. On Saturday, September 26th, there'll be performances by six nationally and internationally renowned drag queens as well as delicious drinks and a three-course menu.

 

At the Drag Queen Dinnershow no less than six amazingly dressed ladies from home and abroad give two performances. In total, vVisitors are treated to as many as 12 shows. None other than Lola McQueen (known from Belgium's Got Talent), Kimberley Clark (USA), Amy Astoria (NL), Magica Wonders (NL), Vanity Kip (NL) and DJ Diva MayDay (NL) will be performing. In between the acts, acrobat Mizai Kobi, known from Holland's Got Talent, gives an enchanting performance from the air. Your MC for this evening is singer and entertainer Marvin Verwijk.

 

During the show visitors also get an excellent three-course menu at the table as well as drinks. Visitors have a choice of meat, fish or vegetarian dishes. The menu is another surprise, but we'll reveal the dessert: Romanoff strawberries.

 

The Drag Queen Dinner Show is a unique collaboration between The Party Group (of which Villa Thalia is part) and Gay Pride Rotterdam. Other cafés owned by The Party Group in the heart of Rotterdam are also participating in Pride Week. In café De Beurs, Scharrels & Schuim and George Cocktailbar you'll see rainbow colours all week long.

 

Anuschka Bozo, creative producer of The Party Group: "Everyone is welcome in our business, including the gay and open-minded community. In Villa Thalia we regularly organize spectacular dinner shows, so an edition with beautiful drag queens is a perfect fit with Pride Week. We fully support this great organization and would like to do our bit".

 

Location: Villa Thalia, Kruiskade 31, Rotterdam
Date: Saturday, September 26th, 18:30 - 23:00 hours
Tickets: €52,50 (excluding drinks and service costs)*
Booking: https://dragqueendinnershow-villathalia.eventbrite.nl
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/villa-thalia/drag-queen-dinnershow/734189830462715/