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Christmas in Vienna is one of the most well known Christmas concerts in Vienna. 150 musicians of the St.Florian Boys’ Choir, the Vienna Sing-academy and the orchestra make this evening a very special one. Traditional Christmas songs such as “Silent night” are played, but also international traditional, as well as modern Christmas songs are presented by international soloists such as Ramòn Vargas, Liliana Nikiteanu. This year the music presented will have Austrian, Italian, French, Spanish, Romanian, British, American, Mexican and also Japanese background.
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The Harlem Reach Ensemble has got 60 members. Most singers come from Harlem and Brooklyn many of them work on Broadway. Each year before Christmas they tour around Europe with 6 of their members, heading Alvin Freeland and each year they stop in Vienna several times for their beautiful concerts.
Gospels, Spirituals, Traditionals as well as international Christmas songs are presented. Their rhythms and voices are thrilling and entertain people of all ages, cultures and religions.
Concerts take place in Minoritenkirche on the following dates: December 03rd, 07th, 08th, 09th, 10th, 15th, 16th, 18th starting at 7pm.
Tickets can be purchased online; Children from €26, adults from €36.
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A multicultural charity bazaar will take place on the 3rd of December 2011. It is the 43rd time that this “International Festival Charity Bazaar” will be organized by the United Nations Women’s Guild, held in the Austria Centre in Vienna.
It offers you the possibility to travel around the world in just a few hours. Enjoy the culinary specialties, get enchanted by different cultures and bring home some souvenirs and presents. There will also be a raffle with good prizes to win.
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For all of the sushi-lovers and adventurers
The Japanese restaurant Dots is located at Mariahilferstraße. It looks rather unspectacular from the outside, but you are convinced otherwise once you enter the restaurant. A modern and elegant atmosphere as well as the white furniture create a special flair.
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Ordering a coffee in Vienna requires a bit of expertise, because of the numerous types of coffee. Try a “Melange” (espresso with milk and milk froth), a “Verlängerter” (espresso with hot water, milk separately), a “kleiner Brauner” (espresso with milk) or a “Einspänner” (small mocca served in a glass with whipped cream) … coffee in Vienna is definitely an experience.
One of the most beautiful cafés in Vienna is Café Central in Herrengasse. You can enjoy your coffee and one of the delicious pastries while listening to piano music. Typical Viennese café tradition!
One of the oldest Cafés is Café Hawelka. It is situated in the centre of Vienna in Dorotheergasse. This Café is pure history. Since its opening in 1939 nothing has changed. Try out the “Buchteln” a typical Viennese dessert!
We can also highly recommend Café Jelinek. The Café is located in the vicinity of Mariahilferstraße and has a particular flair. The furniture is all vintage and it is full of paintings! The homemade cakes are excellent.
Café Phil is one of the “in“ places to visit, it is located in Gumpendorferstraße, as well as the Café Europe in Zollertstraße. Both Cafés are individually designed and furbished and have a great choice of food on their menu.
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On the 24th of November 2011 a cocktail tour around the city will take place in Vienna. Starting at 7pm you can visit several bars in the 4th, 5th and 6th district and consume one free cocktail in each of them, all with only one ticket. The cocktails are high quality drinks; most bars also offer non-alcoholic cocktails.
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The time has come! Days are getting shorter, it is definitely much colder now and slowly the smell of Christmas cookies and mulled wine is filling the atmosphere.
Advent will be here soon and with it, all the many beautiful Christmas markets in Vienna! While the little ones can enjoy warm chestnuts, the older ones can warm up with a glass of Punsch or mulled wine.
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– a kiss changes the world
2012 will be dedicated to Gustav Klimt. Gustav Klimt was a painting genius and pioneer of the Modern era around 1900. Most of his life he lived in Vienna. Klimt revolutionized the art of painting and his works continue to fascinate to this day. His best known painting “The kiss” can now be seen at the Vienna Belvedere. In 2012 he would have celebrated his 150th birthday. Many museums in Vienna use this as an occasion and present special exhibitions.
Our special suggestion is the Klimt Villa in the 13th district of Vienna. Until his death he had his studio there.
Here is a list of all the exhibitions of next year!
Sources:Vienna- Now or Never
Author: Anna
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Starting on November 9th an exhibition on René Magritte, surrealist of the 20th century, will be shown at the Albertina museum. The exhibition will last until the 26th of February 2012.
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The game-festival is an annual event that offers the opportunity to try out and play all sorts of games. It is a celebration for everyone who likes to play games and get informed about the novelties in this field, children just much as adults. The festival is the largest event for families in Austria.
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