News Archive
Since 2005, Linz09’s editorial staff has documented Capital of Culture events and activities in more than 700 articles. From rundowns on preliminary projects and reports about the many productions staged throughout 2009 to interesting updates from other Capitals of Culture, they’re all available here in chronological order.
Fairytale Creatures on the Loose in Downtown Linz! (27.08.2009)
The Klangwolke (Cloud of Sound) is Linz’s signature alfresco extravaganza. Ever since this legendary event debuted in 1979, it annually attracts a crowd topping 100,000 to the riverside Donaupark. The 2009 Klangwolke will be a full-day production.
Things are Brewing in Linz … (27.08.2009)
A Brauhaus is a place where things get brewed up. And that’s exactly what’s happening in Linz, though this entails no malt or hops. Here, a wide array of interesting ingredients are being combined to create a 21st-century folk culture blend.
See this Sound (27.08.2009)
Visualizing what can be heard is what “See this Sound” is all about. An exhibition focusing on the interplay of sounds and images opens at the Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz on August 28.
The Homecoming of a ‘Round-the-World Trip (27.08.2009)
The Base Camp of the “80+1 – A Journey around the World” project has been a high-profile presence on Linz’s Main Square since June. It’s the point of departure of a virtual excursion across the face of our planet that’s now nearing completion—on the itinerary’s 81st day.
Now Hear This: Nine-Minute Radio Plays (27.08.2009)
A competition launched last spring invited authors to submit short radio plays on the subject of “industry.” The jury has reached its verdict and the winners can now be announced.
Happy Linz (27.08.2009)
From industrial town with an air pollution problem to a setting for high-tech and cultural diversity: these two poles bracket the process of transition Linz has undergone in recent decades. The “Linz. City in Luck” exhibition elaborates on what makes Linz Linz.
The Good and Bad Sides of Everyday Family Life (19.08.2009)
“Another Day with My Family” is the next exhibition being staged in conjunction with “The Ill Rabbit // Crazy about Linz” project. An integral part of it is an indoor playground designed by Estonian artist Marko Mäetamm.
Culture Capital Universities to Meet for General Assembly and Conference (15.08.2009)
The University Network of the European Capitals of Culture (UNeEEC) is a platform for universities and other institutions of higher learning located in cities that have been, are or will be European Capitals of Culture. This autumn the Network is due to meet in Vilnius; registration for visitors has started and will end in September.
Circus: The Grand Finale! (13.08.2009)
“Circus” has been delighting audiences in Linz, Schärding and Gmunden since May. Now, after almost 80 performances, the final countdown is running. So you have only a few chances left to see one—or better yet, several!—of these unforgettable evenings of musical entertainment.
Far Away Yet So Very Close: Brazil and Linz at Theatre Mania2: Sunburn (13.08.2009)
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“Theatre Mania2: Sunburn” means summer-style theatergoing. It’s also synonymous with programming diversity. Here, we present for your consideration two very dissimilar productions—both don’t-miss theatrical experiences!
Summer at Bellevue (13.08.2009)
You can’t miss it: the yellow building perched atop the downtown expressway’s Bindermichl Tunnel. Into September, Bellevue will be offering a daily program for the residents of the Bindermichl and Spallerhof neighbourhoods, and anybody else who’d like to stop by and join the fun!
Between Urban and Rural (13.08.2009)
The rolling hills of Upper Austria’s Mühlviertel region make up an idyllic landscape extending north from Linz to the Czech border. Many Linzers like to go there for relaxation and recreation, but it’s also a place to experience history and culture. That’s what “Journey Time” is all about.
Linz Goes Around the World (13.08.2009)
Linz’s Hauptplatz is the site of a futuristic piece of architecture featuring a reflective metallic façade—the Base Camp of the “80+1 – A Journey around the World” project. This building is the setting for global excursions via satellite and fiber optic cable to the furthest reaches of our planet.
European Networking (13.08.2009)
Europe’s been naming Capitals of Culture since 1985. Among the spin-offs have been wide-ranging networks of all sorts. The EU Art Network, a coalition of European artists, will be holding a multi-day symposium in Linz at which attendees will also consider the Capital of Culture concept.
Linz on the Danube. Literally (10.08.2009)
There are so many impressive vantage points around Linz. But the opening of the Linzer Eye provides an observation platform that reveals some fascinating new perspectives. This rotating island will soon be floating on the Danube. A wonderful spot for riverfront relaxation!
Summer Concert on the Water’s Edge (03.08.2009)
So you thought the Parkbad was impossible as a cultural venue? The opposite is true. In early August the Parkbad’s open air pool will be the scene of a concert, fittingly entitled “Watermusic”.
Linz as a Pin-Up? (03.08.2009)
Why not choose your favourite take on Linz and pin it up at home? Whether it lands on one of your living room walls or above the tub in the bathroom, Linz09 has a way of making a difference to your home.
Join the Friends of Kepler Salon now! (01.08.2009)
Kepler Salon has become synonymous in Linz and beyond with lowering that threshold that cuts so many of us off from specialist knowledge of the most diverse kinds. Since the beginning of this year the Salon has served as a venue for popular science in the best sense of the word. A wide variety of topics were presented here and developed with enthusiastic participation from the audience. Making sure that this institution will be continued beyond Culture Capital year is one of the aims of the newly founded Friends of Kepler Salon.
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