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ARCIMBOLDIS COLUMN #42: RÜCKBLICK 2024 -OPER

ARCIMBOLDIS COLUMN #42: RÜCKBLICK 2024 -OPER #operalover #review #musicwasmyfirstsloveanditwillbemylast #oper2024

Es ist bereits Februar und ich bin – kaum zu glauben – noch nicht in das neue Opernjahr 2025 gestartet, also Zeit, um ein letztes mal auf das vergangene Jahr 2024 zurückzublicken… Continue reading ARCIMBOLDIS COLUMN #42: RÜCKBLICK 2024 -OPER

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Still Sanders

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MCU Timeline: Iron Man 3

+ "All Hail the King" one-shot.

MCU Phase One

The main events take place in December 2013.

October 12, 1964 - Trevor Slattery lands his first role (Liverpool Royal Court Theatre).

October 6, 1968 - James Rupert Rhodes is born.

1986 - Slattery's mother dies while he is working on a rejected CBS pilot in the US.

Before 2000 - Pepper works with Aldrich Killian.

December 31, 1999 - January 1, 2000 - scientific conference in Bern, Switzerland. Tony, Yinsen, Dr. Wu, and Aldrich Killian meet for the first time.

2007 - Birth of Harley Keener's sister. Their father leaves the family.

2008 - Aldrich Killian injects himself with Extremis.

Note: it could also mean "5 years and then a few more years without them", but given the next date, it's unlikely that the time gap between injecting himself and testing others was significant. And I'll remind you that by the time of the test on volunteers, Killian already looked healthy.

June 25, 2009 17:30 - Project Extremis Injections tests Phase 1. The first human death as a result of Extremis explosion.

2011 - The Roxxon Norco scow spilled a million gallons of crude oil off the coast of Pensacola, and President Ellis let the culprits off the hook.

April 2, 2011 - Killian records a video of Trevor as "the Mandarin" somewhere in the Middle East.

2013 (most likely no more than a few months before the main events) - Chad Davis explosion in Rose Hill, Tennessee.

December 15-16, 2013 ~11 pm - 2 am - Tony's first night without sleep. He (most likely) woke up from a nightmare and avoided going to bed from then on.

December 17, 2013 - An Extremis soldier exploded at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait.

December 18-19, 2013, ~11 pm - 2 am - Tony implants 48 micro-repeaters for Mark 42 into his body and watches the Mandarin's TV broadcast.

Yes, I determined the date by the phase of the moon.

December 19, 2013 - presentation of Iron Patriot to the public.

December 20, 2013 - Tony and Rhodey at Neptune's Net restaurant. Tony experiences his first anxiety attack. He returns home and orders a custom rabbit for Pepper.

December 22, 2013 (Sunday):

4 pm - Killian's appointment with Pepper at SI.

I don't know why SI works on Sundays, guys. It must be illegal.

4:25 pm - Tony calls Happy via Skype, and Happy tells him that Killian is showing Pepper his big brain.

Note: wrong day of the week on the phone screen. It was Sunday, not Tuesday.

~6 pm - Tony and Pepper's "date". They go to bed, but are soon awakened by Tony's nightmare.

Night - Happy follows Savin to the Chinese Theater, where he is injured by another Extremis explosion.

Tony spends the night at Happy's bedside in the hospital.

December 23, 2013 (Monday):

Morning - Tony challenges the Mandarin upon leaving the hospital.

~4 pm - Savin attacks the Malibu mansion.

5-7 pm - Tony arrives in Rose Hill, Tennessee, sends a message to Pepper, and meets Harley Keener.

Pepper stays at the ruins of Tony's mansion. She finds one of Iron Man's helmets with the message from Tony. She and Maya head to a hotel.

8 pm - Tony and Harley go to downtown Rose Hill to investigate the explosion.

~8:30 pm - Savin and Brandt attack Tony. He kills Brandt and knocks out Savin. Tony almost dies sacrificing himself to save EJ (Harley's bully), but Harley saves him.

~11:30 pm - Tony hacks into AIM system.

Killian takes Pepper hostage. His agent captures Rhodey.

December 24, 2013:

Early morning - Tony makes weapons to storm the Mandarin's mansion.

Afternoon - he reaches Miami and storms the mansion. He meets Trevor and learns the truth about the Mandarin, but Savin knocks him out.

Tony wakes up tied to a bed in Maya's lab. Killian kills Maya.

Killian and Savin take the Iron Patriot suit. Tony escapes and reunites with Rhodey and Trevor. They head to Roxxon Norco.

Evening - Savin captures President Ellis. Tony kills Savin and saves the people falling from Air Force One.

Night - the Battle on the Norco.

December 25, 2013 - The Vice President and Trevor are arrested.

Last days of December 2013/First days of January 2014 - Happy comes out of a coma.

Happy still has bright bruises and scratches on his face when he wakes up, meaning it's been less than two weeks since the explosion.

Early 2014 - Tony stabilizes Extremis and removes it from Pepper's system.

May 2014 - Tony, in gratitude, remodels Harley's garage and replaces his sister's broken watch.

Why May: Harley is still in school, but there is green grass everywhere, some flowers, and his clothes hint that it is May.

~Late May 2014 - Tony undergoes surgery to remove the reactor and shrapnel from his chest in China and stays there with Pepper for some time for post-op rehabilitation.

Note: here Tony gifts Pepper with a necklace made of shrapnel from his heart. They are still in China (Shanghai).

Why it was most likely late May: judging by the weather and clothing, it was no earlier than April and no later than September. Since Tony arranged his gift to Harley in May, it's safe to assume that he did it right before such a risky procedure as open heart surgery (especially when doctors told us his chances were slim).

Second half of 2014 - an agent of the Ten Rings takes Trevor Slattery from Seagate Prison and delivers him to the real Mandarin.

Note: Don't forget about the time a trial takes! This will add months between Trevor's arrest and the one-shot events.

Late 2014 - Tony returns to the ruins of his Malibu mansion to throw the reactor into the ocean and pick up the damaged robots.

Note: look at the plants that have grown in the ruins. It would take them about a year, or even more, to grow.

Late 2014 or Early 2015 - Tony tells his story to Bruce, who fell asleep at the very beginning.

Some argue that the events of the movie take place not in 2013, but in 2012. Why it can't be December 2012:

The movie says it's December 2013.

The Official Timeline says it's December 2013.

Logic says it's December 2013.

All the evidence aside, let's think about it for a second. How long would it take to build all these suits? In The Avengers, Tony's newest suit was Mark 7. Between The Avengers and IM3, Tony created 35 suits, and from May 5 to December 18, 2012, there were 228 days. Creating a suit would take at least several days. That is, if that was Tony's main occupation. But it wasn't. He worked on them at night, and during the day he was SI's R&D department, was working on the redesign/rebuild of Avengers Tower, and was also busy dating Pepper. We can't say exactly how many days it would take to create a new Mark, but most likely at least 10 days (nights): 35*10=350 days minimum, which he would need to create them all. In 2012 we are already out of days. So in any case we get 2013, not 2012.

While searching for existing MCU timelines, I also found this attempt at creating a timeline that went horribly wrong because the author forgot about logic and didn't calculate anything correctly. Let's take this for example, "it's 2012 because Maya said the kid is 13." How old is "the kid" if it is December 23, 2012? Well, conception would have occurred on January 1, 2000. Now we need to add 9 months, don't forget about that! We get October 1, 2000. Now add 13 years and we get October 1, 2013. Before that, "the kid" would have been 12 years old, not 13. Case closed.

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Sharing some Umineko stageplay EP4 thoughts/impressions. To comply with theater restrictions this will be text-only.

I really enjoyed the stageplay and you can watch the stream archive online for about a week here. You'll need to have a (international?) credit card:

The stageplay this time, instead of being one big performance split into two acts, is split into two separate stageplays: Untruth and End Me.

Untruth is slightly shorter than End Me, and is primarily about Ange (her time at St. Lucia, the first section of her 1998 journey) and also deals with the first section of the gameboard, pre-twilights/murders. End Me deals with the rest of Episode 4, including the Tea Party.

What stands out to me most in the cuts are:

No depiction of young Ange / Eva interactions

1998 Ange summons the stakes again while on a boat (iirc) to Nijima, rather than in a hotel room

Shortens the conversations with Nanjo's son / Kumasawa's son

Cuts out the conversation with the Witch Hunter

Sakutarou doesn't appear in front of Rosa during the fantasy sequences with MARIA killing Rosa

The 'loser flags' extended fight/joke is cut, though Krauss still beats up some goats

The Beatrice/Battler phone conversation is shortened

Battler's "test" is shortened to just remembering his sin (no "I love you, Beatrice", etc.)

Something of note about this stageplay is that it takes a lot from the manga version of Episode 4. This is notable because the manga version of Episode 4 is decently different from the visual novel, both in its ordering of things and in the emphasis it places on certain aspects of Ange's story.

The stageplay also lifts directly from the manga for inspiration: Battler with a blank face, child Battler holding Asumu's hand (Rudolf not included, with Battler to Battler conversation), the cubes with the episode numbers (I think they look silly but they did their best to make it work).

I feel like a lot of the complexity of Ange and Eva's relationship was lost in the stageplay, with much more focus on Ange's experience at St. Lucia, especially with regards to making the bullying there much more overt and physically violent. I don't particularly enjoy this change and appreciate how the visual novel primarily keeps the bullying non-physical and verbal.

However, they did add an extended Amakusa-Ange chase/fight sequence. Amakusa even princess carried Ange and used her feet to kick someone, haha. He also did a jump kick at one point. I also really liked this section of the chase where they went behind a panel, and they had the classic gag of coming out with the wrong person (one of the people chasing them). Amakusa had to go back for Ange and she slapped him. Adorable little interaction.

They even added a moment where Okonogi showed up in disguise (hat, glasses, even a coat...) to help out.

Since they didn't have a child Ange actor, they depicted one or two childhood Ange sequences with these tiny little puppets. They did have a child actor for Sakutarou, though, and he and Maria were so cute together... (They break my heart.)

Another really cute addition for Untruth was that for the 'Beato thinks Battler is super down and comes to cheer him up' sequence, they had the ensemble actors and Beato do this dance with golden pompoms. It was adorable.

For End Me, since they used One-Winged Bird for the opening sequence in Untruth, they actually used the original Umineko VN opening for End Me. It was incredible.

They also had more of Lambda and Bern showing up here and there and being really cute - the Lambdadelta actress absolutely embodies Lambda's pop-cute energy but can still be menacing when need be, and in the stageplay(s) they put more focus on Ange debating whether or not to accept Lambda's offer of remaining in an eternal game with Battler, which was a really nice touch.

Speaking of acting: both Ange and Beatrice's actresses are incredibly talented. I really love Beatrice's acting during the 'sin' sequence; she plays the Beatrice on the board, while they have a body double in the meta with her face turned away (not sure if lines are delivered by the Beatrice actress and played over the speakers, or prerecorded). On the board, you can tell she's completely heartbroken and desperate for Battler to remember. It's really incredible delivery.

Maria's actor also did an amazing job!! She had a lot of screentime this episode and some really intense and emotional scenes with Rosa (which made me tear up), but she pulled them all off beautifully. She also seemed happy about becoming a witch this episode, ahaha.

I believe the current Beatrice actress is leaving, so the curtain call/remarks were very emotional. The Beatrice and Battler actors even came out again (unscripted, I believe?) to say one last goodbye...

Battler also did a princess carry with Beato during the curtain call, it was really cute~

Overall though I had some criticisms of how they adapted the material, the actors were all incredible and it was wonderful to watch them act out this episode. I also found that with live actors, the Stakes were super lively and fun to watch, especially Mammon's dynamic with Ange. And the finale with Beatrice and Battler broke my heart.

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Volume (1984) for the Travelling Theater “Forum culturel du canton de Neuchâtel” in Bern, Switzerland, by Hans-Walter Müller

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Roman-era Tomb Scattered with Magical 'Dead Nails' Found in Turkey

A 2,000-year-old tomb discovered in Turkey was sprinkled with "dead nails" and sealed off with bricks and plaster, likely to "shield the living from the dead."

In ancient Roman times, people may have feared the "restless dead," according to the discovery of a cremation tomb sprinkled with intentionally bent nails and sealed not only with two dozen bricks but also a layer of plaster, a new study finds.

The unusual grave, found at the site of Sagalassos  in southwestern Turkey and dating to A.D. 100-150, had 41 bent and twisted nails scattered along the edges of its cremation pyre, 24 bricks that had been meticulously placed on the still-smoldering pyre, and a layer of lime plaster on top of that. The individual — an adult male — was cremated and buried in the same place, an unusual practice in Roman times, according to the study, published Feb. 21 in the journal Antiquity.

"The burial was closed off with not one, not two, but three different ways that can be understood as attempts to shield the living from the dead — or the other way around," study first author Johan Claeys), an archaeologist at Catholic University Leuven (KU Leuven) in Belgium, said in an email. Although each of these practices is known from Roman-era cemeteries — cremation in place, coverings of tiles or plaster, and the occasional bent nail — the combination of the three has not been seen before and implies a fear of the "restless dead," he said.

The archaeological site of Sagalassos was occupied from the fifth century B.C. to the 13th century A.D. and boasts numerous examples of Roman-era architecture, including a theater and a bath complex. Following its abandonment, vegetation quickly overgrew the city, preserving it.

As part of the Sagalassos Archaeological Research Project, burials in the outskirts of the town were excavated and studied, including the "non-normative cremation." Typically, Roman-era cremations involved a funeral pyre followed by the collection of the cremains, which were put in an urn and then buried in a grave or placed in a mausoleum. The Sagalassos cremation, however, was performed in place, which the researchers could tell from the anatomical positioning of the remaining bones.

Even more unusual was the contrast between the grave goods and the closure of the tomb. The archaeologists discovered typical funeral items — fragments of a woven basket, remains of food, a coin, and ceramic and glass vessels. "It seems clear that the deceased was buried with all appropriate aplomb," Claeys said. "It seems likely that was the suitable way of parting with a loved one at the time."

Marco Milella, a research fellow in the Institute of Forensic Medicine at the University of Bern in Switzerland who was not involved in this study, said in an email that "I tend to agree with their conclusion" about the bent nails, which Milella said are frequently found in Western European cemeteries dating to the first to second centuries A.D. "The sealing of the remains is also interesting and tantalizing given its possible association with the deposition of nails," Milella noted. "Fear of the dead is a possibility, as well as amulets to protect the dead — or both, perhaps."

Claeys thinks that the man in this strange cremation grave was likely buried by his next of kin in a ceremony that would have taken days to prepare and carry out. The set of beliefs that encouraged people at Sagalassos to bury this man in an unconventional way are best understood as a form of magic, or an act intended to have specific effects because of a supernatural connection. It is possible that his odd burial was made to counteract an unusual or unnatural death; however, the researchers found no evidence of trauma or disease on the bones. Unfortunately, even though the "magic cremation" overlaps in time with other graves, Claeys said that "it cannot be established with certainty whether or not any family members were buried nearby," as DNA is usually destroyed by high temperatures in ancient cremations.

"Regardless of whether the cause of [the man's] death was traumatic, mysterious or potentially the result of a contagious illness or punishment," the researchers concluded in the study, it appears to have left "the living fearful of the deceased's return."

By Kristina Killgrove.

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Would you like the Timberns to dm you or send you asks?

If yes to asks, who do you think would like a 'cheesey date' more? Like going for a picnic, beach walks, tunnel of love, the stereotypical types of dates.

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Probably dm but either is fine ! And I think Bernard would be more into the picnic dates but Tim would enjoy any excuse to be at the beach with Bernard again, I also feel like he’d enjoy taking Bern to the drive in theater in one of Bruce’s sports cars 💕 thank you for the ask !!! Feel free to dm me if you have any more ideas 💕

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Upcoming Live REMA Dates:

Europe:

6/1 - Barcelona, Spain @ Primavera Sound Barcelona

6/8 - Madrid, Spain @ Primavera Sound Madrid

6/9 - Porto, Portugal @ Primavera Sound Portugal

6/24 - Reims, France @ La Magnifique Society

6/25 - Paris, France @ Solidays Festival

6/28 - Roskilde, Denmark @ Roskilde Festival

6/30 - Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands @ WOO HAH! x Rolling Loud

7/2 - Maramande, France @ Garorock Festival

7/4 - Montreux, Switzerland @ Montreux Jazz Festival

7/12 - Tønsberg, Norway @ Slottsfjell Festival

7/13 - Bern, Switzerland @ Gurtenfestival

North America:

7/15 - Washington, DC @ Broccoli City Music Festival

7/16 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia

7/21 - Boston, MA @ Citizens House of Blues Boston

7/22 - New York, NY @ Coney Island Amphitheatre

7/23 - Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues Cleveland

7/26 - Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle

7/28 - Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center

7/29 - Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom

7/31 - Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall

8/2 - Minneapolis, MN @ Uptown Theater

8/3 - Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza

8/5 - Montréal, QC @ Osheaga Music Festival

8/6 - Toronto, ON @ History

8/11 - Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre

8/12 - Seattle, WA @ Neptune Theatre

8/15 - San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore

8/17 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern

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umineko ep8

oh dont involve baby ange. Battler writing kinzo ooc so badly that even ange is failing to suspend disbelief and it's breaking her immersion. Just waiting for bernkestel to crash this and traumatize ange further. Battler gaslighting 6yo ange. Hey maybe in this golden route italian beatrice escaped kinzo's imprisonment and made it to argentina. 6yo ange getting drunk, forgetting about object permanence, and doing almond thought experiments. Girl hasn't taken statistics yet. Ever consider that an almond has 2 halves.

I wonder how Beatrice and Shannon existing at the same time works. You know what would be a messed up but far more interesting romance than any of the canon cousins? Shanon and Beatrice. I means we already have toxic loli yuri lamda and bern and whatever erika and dlanor have going on.

Party didn't address how theater kyrie said ange was just a tool to chain down rudolph.

Are we counting shannon and kanon as 1 or 2 people and would they have 1 or 2 master keys. Because there being no mention of kanon either means he's imaginary friend in this story or he's running around with a master key. Am i interpreting the no fake dead thing in that the culprit for all the murders has to the george, maria, or battler or could say gouda done the first murders and jessica the second for example. Not sure about the locked rooms.

Yeah I'm never finishing this. I do not care

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ARCIMBOLDIS COLUMN #40: RÜCKBLICK 2023 -OPER

ARCIMBOLDIS COLUMN #40: RÜCKBLICK 2023 -OPER #operalover #musicwasmyfirstloveanditwillbemylast #opernjahr2023 #opera

Mein persönliches Opernjahr 2023 hatte einige interessante Vorstellungen zu bieten, der Zürcher Ring wurde vollendet, der Berner Ring weiter geschmiedet, es gab spannende Neuentdeckungen, Uraufführungen und an Silvester habe ich an der Opéra de Lausanne meine 500. Opern-Vorstellung besucht… Continue reading Untitled

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bernie would’ve won

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Theater schlachthaus bern Thx Lia <3

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Exploring Switzerland with Kids: Top Activities for Family

Switzerland in summer is a playground for outdoor enthusiasts, cultural explorers, and those seeking relaxation amidst stunning landscapes. From hiking in the Alps to cruising serene lakes and exploring charming cities, the country offers a diverse array of famous activities that capture the essence of a Swiss summer adventure. Harder Kulm, consider visiting Beatenberg, a tranquil village offering panoramic views of Lake Thun and the Bernese Alps it includes harder kulm funicular ticket . Another nearby gem is the St. Beatus Caves, with their fascinating limestone formations and underground waterfalls.

Hiking in the Swiss Alps

Switzerland’s iconic Alps beckon hikers with a network of well-marked trails that traverse meadows, forests, and towering peaks. Popular regions include the Jungfrau Region, Zermatt, and the Engadin Valley. Hikes range from gentle strolls suitable for families to challenging routes for seasoned hikers, each offering breathtaking views of glaciers, pristine lakes, and alpine flora. Don’t miss the Eiger Trail near Grindelwald or the Five Lakes Walk near Zermatt for stunning panoramas.

Scenic Train Journeys

Switzerland is renowned for its scenic train routes that traverse some of Europe’s most spectacular landscapes. The Glacier Express, Bernina Express, and GoldenPass Line offer panoramic views of mountains, valleys, and picturesque villages. These journeys are not just a mode of transportation but a quintessential Swiss experience, allowing travelers to relax and enjoy the scenery from the comfort of luxurious panoramic train cars.

Cruising on Swiss Lakes

Switzerland’s pristine lakes, including Lake Geneva, Lake Lucerne, and Lake Zurich, offer idyllic settings for boat cruises. Relax on a steamboat or modern cruiser and soak in views of vineyards, medieval castles, and snow-capped peaks. Many cruises offer stops at charming lakeside villages like Montreux, Lucerne, and Rapperswil, where you can explore historic sites, enjoy local cuisine, or simply unwind by the water’s edge.

Exploring Charming Swiss Cities

Switzerland’s cities come alive in summer with cultural events, festivals, and vibrant street life. Zurich, Geneva, and Bern boast UNESCO-listed old towns filled with medieval architecture, museums, and lively markets. Stroll along Zurich’s Bahnhofstrasse for upscale shopping, explore Geneva’s international flair with its lakeside promenades, or wander through Bern’s arcaded streets and visit the Zytglogge clock tower.

Alpine Adventure Sports

Summer in Switzerland offers a playground for adventure enthusiasts. Try paragliding in Interlaken, where you can soar above lakes and valleys with views of the Jungfrau massif. Mountain biking trails crisscross the Alps, offering thrilling descents and scenic rides. Canyoning in Ticino’s Verzasca Valley or whitewater rafting on the Rhine River are perfect for those seeking adrenaline-pumping experiences amidst breathtaking natural scenery.

Cultural Festivals and Events

Switzerland hosts a variety of cultural festivals and events in summer, celebrating music, art, and local traditions. The Montreux Jazz Festival on Lake Geneva attracts world-renowned musicians and jazz enthusiasts from around the globe. Locarno’s International Film Festival showcases independent films in a stunning lakeside setting, while Lucerne’s Festival de la Cité offers free performances ranging from theater to dance.

Relaxation in Swiss Spa Towns

For a relaxing retreat, visit one of Switzerland’s renowned spa towns like Bad Ragaz or Leukerbad. These thermal resorts offer mineral-rich hot springs, wellness treatments, and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Unwind in outdoor thermal pools or indulge in massages and wellness therapies, rejuvenating both body and mind amidst Switzerland’s serene landscapes.

Culinary Delights and Alpine Dining

Swiss cuisine shines in summer with fresh ingredients and regional specialties. Enjoy fondue or raclette in mountain huts after a day of hiking, or savor local dishes like rosti (potato fritters) and Swiss chocolate in picturesque village cafes. Farmers’ markets offer an opportunity to sample artisanal cheeses, chocolates, and wines produced in Switzerland’s diverse regions.

Sustainable Tourism and Outdoor Education

Switzerland promotes sustainable tourism practices, encouraging visitors to explore responsibly and appreciate the country’s natural beauty. Eco-friendly accommodations, hiking trails with minimal environmental impact, and educational programs on wildlife conservation and alpine flora enrich the summer experience for travelers interested in sustainability and outdoor education.

Planning Your Swiss Summer Adventure

Whether you seek outdoor adventures in the Alps, cultural immersion in historic cities, or relaxation in thermal spas, Switzerland’s summer activities promise unforgettable experiences for travelers of all ages and interests. Plan your itinerary to include a mix of hiking, scenic train journeys, cultural events, and culinary delights to make the most of your Swiss summer adventure amidst stunning landscapes and vibrant cities.

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«A N G E Z O G E N»

Ein zartwilder Hybrid aus Live-Konzert, Theater und Smartphone-Stream.

Von Steinhart/Schwegler/Nauer & Reverend Beat-Man.

Koproduktion mit dem @schlachthaustheaterbern

Freitag 22.12.2023 / 20:00 AUSVERKAUFT

Samstag 23.12.2023 / 19:00

Freitag 29.12.2023 / 20:00

Samstag 30.12.2023 / 20:00

Sonntag 31.12.2023 / 20:00 AUSVERKAUFT

Idee, Konzept, Text & Regie: @juristeinhart

Mitarbeit Text & Spiel: @ruthschwegler & #PhilippeNauer

Live-Musik & Sounds: @reverend_beat_man

Bühne und Raum: @cpfitzi

Technik: @vale_the_rodel

Produktionsleitung: Annette von Goumoëns

Grafik: @efentwell

Koproduktion: @schlachthaustheaterbern

Unterstützung: Stadt und Kanton Bern

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#angezogen #theater #stück #theatre #drama #Bern #Switzerland #director #ComingSoon #ReverendBeatMan #juristeinhart #onStage #schlachthaustheaterbern

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Darsteller (m/d)  "Tragende Rolle" für Theater-Tournee 2024 (vergütet)

Theater sucht Schauspieler im Spielalter 25-60 Jahre für Theater-Tournee 2024 in Bern (Schweiz). http://dlvr.it/SypGz0

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FEEL THE BERN(ADETTE)

Now in theaters:

The Miracle Club--After many decades in Boston, Chrissie has returned to her working class neighborhood in Dublin in 1967, after the death of her long-estranged mother. She gets a cold reception from her old friend Eileen (Kathy Bates) and from Lily (Maggie Smith), the mother of her teenage lover who later died by drowning.

Lily and Eileen are about to leave on a trip to Lourdes; somehow Chrissie (Laura Linney) ends up on the bus too. Also on the trip is Dolly (lovely Agnes O'Casey; a descendant of Sean, no less!), a young mother hoping the waters at Lourdes will heal her little son Daniel, who hasn't started speaking yet.

This comedy-drama, directed by Thaddeus O'Sullivan from a script by Jimmy Smallhorne, Timothy Prager and Joshua D. Maurer, doesn't push too deep into the psychology and theology of pilgrimages to holy places and the search for authentic supernatural miracles. About as far as the exploration goes is the pronouncement of the priest (Mark O'Halloran): "You don't go to Lourdes for a miracle; you go for the strength to go on when there is no miracle." Well, okay, but...so many questions.

Mostly the pilgrimage is used here as a device to gradually tease out the poignant backstory of the characters, and to give them a symbolic redemption. There's also a good deal of comedy derived from the bumbling husbands, including Stephen Rea as Eileen's not-much-better half, cluelessly trying to manage back home without their wives.

So the movie is slight, despite being adjacent to some intriguing themes. But if you appreciate fine acting, can you really afford to miss this ensemble? Between the quietly intent Linney, the bitter and frightened Bates and the chastened, open-hearted Smith, trying to decide who carries the most grandeur is not a critical task I find myself up to. Their talent is, you know, miraculous.