21.1.10

"Pokój Stołowy" - a Play in Ochota Theatre

„Pokój stołowy” (Dinner Table) is a play depicting the modern world where the traditional values have been substituted by an incessant chase of career and a shared meal gives the feeling of loneliness and loss. Time never stands still and although customs do change, we will long for the warmth of the other person and hearth and home.
A. R. Gurney is a noble conservatist and great playwright. He managed to squeeze more than fifty characters in one play allowing only six actors to play them making this play a real feast for theatre-goers.

21, 22, 23, 24 of January
19:00
Ochota Theatre
Reja 9 street
source: www.teatrochoty.pl
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Tr@nsl@ted by Paweł Ochmański

Massage Workshops

Here is an interesting proposition for those who feel different levels of stress;)
On Saturday, ekoJa center organises workshops related to Jivika massage (also known as Nuad in Thailand).

Reading the information found on masazjivaka.pl learn that "through the work on energy channels the massage allows deep relaxation, relieves shoulders from stress and gives an overall feeling of leisure.
Moreover, the massage frees the body from toxins, regulates the blood pressure, improves concentration and provides a surge of positive energy :)
Find out more on www.ekoja.pl and masazjivaka.pl

ekoJa Center
Bohdanowicza 6 street (mapa)
23 January - Saturday
10:00-15:30
Price: 120 zł
to enroll, click this LINK
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-moni-
Tr@nsl@ted by Paweł Ochmański

Mandalas - the Art of Life

Galearnia The Two of Us and LożaKobiet2006 organise a meeting devoted to an artistic form of Mandalas. The meeting "Zdrowia naszego powszedniego..."will take place this Saturday at 5 pm.


Anna Morawska, a passionate artist of mandalas, will be the host of the evening.
She will share both her passion and knowledge with the guests and invite them to experience "the magic" of this artistic form. During the meeting, one will have an opportunity to:
- learn the origin and history of mandalas;
- listen to methods of mandala creation - both the old and modern versions;
- see some of the artist's work
- discover infinite possibilities "contained" within mandalas, which can turn life into a celebration and festivity - a true Art of Life;
- take part in the creation of mandalas.
We would like to invite all those who are curious of mandala and seek a new means for expressing themselves as well as those searching for true happiness and fulfilment!

source: www.galearnia.eu
www.mandalamagica.pl

23 January - Saturday
17:00
Galearnia The Two of Us
Wawelska 28 street, apartment number 2 (map)
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Tr@nsl@ted by Paweł Ochmański

19.1.10

The Future of Korotyńskiego Park


We would like to present you with a modernization plan for the Korotyńskiego park. The park is situated in Rakowiec where the forts formerly stood. The aim is to clean the park and to increase its recreational value. Some parts of the fortifications of the XIX century Warsaw Stronghold have preserved and possess considerable historical and scenic value.
We would like to invite everybody to the open consultation on January 21 at 17:00 held in the primary school of Gabriela Mistral in Skorochód-Majewskiego 17 Street.
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Tr@nsl@ted by Paweł Ochmański

4.1.10

Concerts in Ochota Churches on Saturdays

Here is a treat for all those who still want to feel the Christmas glee.

"W noc betlejemską" (At the Bethlehem Night) is a concert full of carols performed by Sława Przybylska (singing), Janusz Tylman (piano), Jan Krzyżanowski (lead-in). The event will take place in the church of Annunciation (kościół Zwiastowania Pańskiego) at Gorlicka 5/7 street.

9th January 2010 (Saturday) at 7.30 pm

Free admission



10.12.09

Great Directors of Photography in Iluzjon

"I have always been convinced that my work requires the use of light in creating a movie scene in such a way as to inspire emotions and feelings in the viewers." If you are curious whether the author of these words - Giuseppe Rotunno - managed to fulfil his desire, you should visit the Iluzjon cinema this week.

From today you can see such movies as:

- BIAŁE NOCE (Notti bianche, Le)
- SABRINA (Sabrina)
- RZYM (Roma)
- LAMPART (The Leopard)
- GLINIARZ DO WYNAJĘCIA (Rent-A-Cop)
- ROCCO I JEGO BRACIA (Rocco e i suoi fratelli)
- WIELKA WOJNA (Grande querra, La)
- AMARCORD (Amacord)
- CAŁY TEN ZGIEŁK (All That Jazz)

More info at: www.fn.org.pl

8.12.09

Ceramics Workshops

If you want to explore the world of ceramics then you should take part in totally free workshops in ceramics that will take place in Angoba - the ceramics workshop - on Sunday (13 December), from 11-15. Angoba is in 18 Przemyska street.





During the workshops one can:

* make a christmas decoration of his/her own

* watch how ceramic objects are created

* buy an original souvenir

* take a tour of the workshop

* win a ceramic prize in a competition

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/Krystian

Tr@nsl@ted by Paweł Ochmański

This Thursday (10 December) at 8 pm come to another author's meeting organised in art-cafe Przystanek Ochota. The main guest will be a famous writer Henryk Waniek.

25.11.09

A Postcard from Mongolia

Art Center Radomska 13 will take you on a trip around Mongolia.
During this event there is going to be a presentation with viewing of some photos, a short course in calligraphy as well as stories related to Mongolian customs and its culture. Hot tea and delicious Mongolian snacks will be given out to keep the participants nourished:)
Felicja Hoffman will be the guide on this trip.


26 November - Thursday
5 p.m.
Art Center Radomska 13 (map)
the event is free
source: www.radomska13.art.pl
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Tr@nsl@ted by Paweł Ochmański

Erazm Ciołek in Art-Cafe Przystanek Ochota

This Thursday (26.11) art-cafe Przystanek Ochota (Narutowicza's Square) invites you to take part in a meeting devoted to Erazm Ciołek - an artist-photographer and journalist. The event begins at 8 p.m. and will be headed by Wojciech Włodarczyk.


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/Krystian

23.11.09

The Therapy in Proxima

If you like a blend of indy rock and heavy metal then you should go and see The Therapy in Proxima this Wednesday.



25 November - Wednesday
8 p.m. in Proxima
99a Żwirki i Wigury Street (mapa)
Ticket price: PLN50/60

www.klubproxima.com.pl
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-moni-

20.11.09

The Death of the Cinematography

A cafe-gallery Stara Ochota invites everybody to a meeting with Józef Gębski - a director and lecturer. The meeting will take place this Saturday at 6 p.m. and it is for free.



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/Ochota

In Search of the Rose

We invite children, parents and grandparents alike for a series of meetings called "Podróże po róże" (Journeys for Roses). By means of one's imagination we will travel to places where roses bloom and are the center of attention of not only the gardeners but also artists, poets and storytellers.
During the event:
- lots of fun for both old and young
- fascinating facts
- yummy and rosy treats
- a complementary rose for everyone

21st November - Saturday
11:30 to 14:00
Klub Osiedlowy SURMA
17 Białobrzeska Street (mapa)
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/Ochota
Tr@nsl@ted by Paweł Ochmański

Polański's Films in Iluzjon

"Polański. Ścigany i pożądany." a film directed by Marina Zenovich has been in cinemas since last Friday.




In Iluzjon cinema, on the other hand, you can see films directed by Polański.



Iluzjon cinema
213 Niepodległości Avenue (map)
www.fn.org.pl
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Tr@nsl@ted by Paweł Ochmański

Reading for Children

ABC XXI Foundation
Cała Polska czyta dzieciom (Whole Poland reads to children)
along with
Club-cafe Mam Ochotę

invite everybody for a family meeting with a book "Burzliwe dzieje pirata Rabarbara" (Stormy Adventures of Pirate Rhubarb) written by Wojciech Witkowski which will take place in the club-cafe Mam Ochotę (75 Grójecka Street) on 21st November at 12 o' clock. Jarosław Boberek will read the story out.
Many extra activities and competitions related to the book are also planned for this event. We kindly ask to confirm the participation till 20th November (12:00 - 21:00) by calling this number: 022 667 82 80.

A drawing of a pirate or a sailor made by the child is the ticket for this event. We would like all the children to bring a pirate's hat if possible.
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/Ochota
Tr@nsl@ted by Paweł Ochmański

17.11.09

National Students' Day

Today we celebrate the National Students' Day.
All the best to the students and we are happy to inform you that all day today every student can raise toasts to his/her health in Taverna 10B with beer at reduced price. All you have to do is to show a valid student ID. There will be also a free concert of Tomasz "Bory" Borkowski so remember to drop by:-)



Taverna 10B
139 Racławicka Strteet(map)
www.taverna10b.pl
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-moni-
Tr@nsl@ted by Paweł Ochmański

Ennio Morricone in Iluzjon

Iluzjon cinema has prepared a treat for all the cinema and music buffs. Films, to which the music was written by Ennio Morricone, will be showed as part of the Masters of Film Music series (Mistrzowie Muzyki Filmowej).



ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA
THE MISSION
DAYS OF HEAVEN
THE UNTOUCHABLES
IL DESERTO DEI TARTARI
SALTO NEL VUOTO
INVESTIGATION OF A CITIZEN ABOVE SUSPICION

More datails on screenings to be found in our calendar on
http://ochotanawolnyczas.blogspot.com/
You can watch the films in Iluzjon cinema (map)
www.fn.org.pl
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Tr@nsl@ted by Paweł Ochmański

13.11.09

Łotrzyce in the Ochota Theatre

Łotrzyce, a play with songs written by Agnieszka Osiecka, has been staged several times so far. Its debut was in 1974 on the STS stage and was directed by Maciej Englert. The latest version was prepared by Piotr Bogusław Jędrzejczak.
The main characters are two women who feel unfulfiled both in their personal and career lives. They make a living chasing after extra work, but dream of acting in a theatre. They do not get along with men, but long for true love. What is more, they continually keep up appearances.
Finally, there comes a time for a breakthrough. Beaten by life, the two women gain some inner strength and will to act. The want to take control of the situation and decide rebel against the agent, to who they had obiedently listened. They inebriate him, tie up, put on make-up and chase him out onto the icy weather...
Hilarious moments intertwine with tragic ones in this play. Łotrzyce provides an intellectual entertainment that boarders on thriller.



12th and 13th November
7 p.m.
Ochota Theatre
9 Reja Street (mapa)
Ticket costs PLN35
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Source: www.teatrochoty.pl
Tr@nsl@ted by Paweł Ochmański

Floral Workshops

Chrysanthemums are usually associated with decorating graves, but the flower's variety allows for almost infinite composition possibilities. These flowers can form the base for a bouquet or serve as an addition to the decoration. The multitude of colours and sizes is another asset of chrysanthemum.
If you want to discover these flowers anew and learn about the ways of nurturing and creating your own floral composition, do not hesitate - sign on for the workshops at Arts Centre Radomska13 (Centrum Artystyczne).

13/21 Radomska Street
tel. 22 8233756
email: radomska13@oko.com.pl

Price: PLN60
14th November (Saturday)
10a.m. - 3 p.m.
(map)
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Source: www.radomska13.art.pl
Tr@nsl@ted by Paweł Ochmański

10.11.09

Concerts in Proxima

This week you can listen to such bands as:

ISIS on Tuesday
www.myspace.com/isis

Easy Star All-Stars on Wednesday
www.myspace.com/easystarallstars

Aviv Geffen on Thursday
www.myspace.com/avivgeffen

Proxima
99a Żwirki i Wigury Street (mapa)
www.klubproxima.com.pl
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Warsaw Citizens Cafes

School for Leaders Association and Warsaw authorities would like to invite to informal meetings with representatives of the Ochota district government. The topic of the meeting will be the mediation as a link between the citizens and the district government.



The meeting will be held in Filtry Cafe on Tuesday and is a perfect opportunity to learn more about the last 20 years of development of the district seen from both the citizens' and the government point of view. The use of mediation in e.g. solving local conflicts will also be discussed.

More information can be found on: www.maszglos.pl

10th November - Tuesday
6 p.m.
Filtry Cafe
3 Niemcewicza Street
kawiarniafiltry.wordpress.com
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-moni-
Tr@nsl@ted by Paweł Ochmański

5.11.09

The DOORsz in Taverna 10B


The Doorsz band will perform today in Taverna 10B. The band started playing together in Autumn 2002. In 2005 the duo welcomed a new member, Darek Lewandowski, whose astounding solos on the accoustic guitar strenghtened their music. The trio, at that time known as Miki Band'a, received the audience award at the Szanty Gniazda Piratów Festival in Warsaw.
Unfortunately, after a year and a half, Darek decided to return to his solo career as the classical music player and left the band. This was also the moment when the band changed its name to The Doorsz, which was thought up by Paweł Leszoski (DNA); thus he became the band's godfather.
The band performed as a duo until the beginning of 2007 when Kuba joined up with his double bass. The current size of the band seems just right and is unlikely to change in the near future.
What distinguishes the band is the perfectly low voice of Mikołaj, which, combined with blues harmonica and uncommon for this genre double bass, produces original and interesting sound.
Each member of the band co-operates with other music bands, not necessarily shanty-like ones.
Playing as The Doorsz, they share the love for sailing and all other activities connected with that hobby :-))
They play together because it gives them joy. This apparent "light-heartedness" towards performances on the stage rubs off on the audience as well because it is with the help of their listeners that the band creates the unforgetable atmosphere during the live concerts.

November 5th - Thursday
9 p.m. - Taverna 10B
Racławicka 139 (map)
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The source: www.taverna10b.pl
Tr@nsl@ted by Paweł Ochmański

Gregory Peck in Iluzjon Cinema

Iluzjon is launching a series of films of which the shining movie star Gregory Peck is the focal point.



The Big Country
director: William Wyler
cast: Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker, Charlton Heston, Burl Ives
screening: 04.11.2009 19:15
How the West Was Won
director: John Ford, Henry Hathaway, George Marshall
cast: Carroll Baker, Lee J. Cobb, Henry Fonda, Carolyn Jones, Karl Malden, James Stewart, John Wayne, Debbie Reynolds, Gregory Peck
screening: 05.11.2009 19:45
Million Pound Note
director: Ronald Neame
cast: Gregory Peck, Ronald Squire, Joyce Grenfell, A. E. Matthews, Maurice Denham, Reginald Beckwith
screening: 09.11.2009 20:00
MOBY DICK
director: John Huston
cast: Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Orson Welles, Leo Genn, Harry Andrews, Mervyn Johns
screening: 06.11.2009 18:00
Shoot Out
director: Henry Hathaway
cast: Gregory Peck, Robert F. Lyons, Patricia Quinn, Susan Tyrrell, Jeff Corey, James Gregory, Dawn Lyn
screening: 04.11.2009 17:30
OMEN
director: Richard Donner
cast: Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, David Warner, Billie Whitelaw
screrening: 07.11.2009 20:00
On the Beach
director: Stanley Kramer
cast: Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire, Anthony Perkins, Donna Anderson, John Tate, Lola Brooks
screening: 10.11.2009 19:45
Duel in the Sun
director: King Vidorob
cast:Jennifer Jones, Gregory Peck, Charles Bickford, Joseph Cotten, Lionel Barrymore
Roman Holiday
director: William Wyler
cast: Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn, Eddie Albert, Hartley Power

screening: 06.11.2009 20:00
Gentelman's Agreement
director: Elia Kazano
cast:Gregory Peck, Dorothy McGuire, John Garfield, Celeste Holm, Anne Revere, June Havoc
screening: 08.11.2009 17:45
Spellbound
director: Alfred Hitchcock
cast: Ingrid Bergman, Gregory Peck, Rhonda Fleming, Leo G. Carroll, Michael Chekhov
screening: 08.11.2009 20:00
To Kill a Mockingbird
director: Robert Mulligan
cast: Gregory Peck, John Megna, Frank Overton, Rosemary Murphy, Robert Duvall, Brock Peters, Richard Hale, Mary Badham
screening: 07.11.2009 17:30
Mackenna's Gold
director: J. Lee Thompson
cast: Gregory Peck, Omar Sharif, Camilla Sparv, Julie Newmar, Telly Savalas, Edward G. Robinson
Designing Woman
director: Vincente Minnelli
casr: Gregory Peck, Lauren Bacall, Dolores Gray, Edward Platt, Sam Levene, Tom Helmore
screening: 05.11.2009 17:30
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Krystian
Tr@nsl@ted by Paweł Ochmański

3.11.09

Graphic Art Exhibition of Jerzy Różański

The Public Library in Ochota in Grójecka 109 ("Pod Skrzydłami") will host the exhibition of small-format graphic works of Jerzy Różański.


Jerzy Różański (born in 1947) has been creating graphics since 1973. He has been a member of the group "RYS" from Wrocław which gathers the best Lower-Silesian graphic artists. He made his first ex-libris in 1975 for himself and Dr. Wiktor Dziulikowski - an expert and collector of bookplates. His artistic achievements comprises about 800 bookplates made in such techniques as: linocut, etching, aquatint, dry point and mezzotint. The author received many awards for his works - First Award in Mediolan (1981), Luxembourg (1987), Wrocław (2008) and the Special Award in Katowice (2007).

The exhibition will take place on November 4th (Wednesday) at Warsaw's Gallery of Exlibris, in Grójecka Street 109, at 5 p.m.
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Source: www.bpochota.waw.pl
Tr@nsl@ted by Paweł Ochmański

1.11.09

Wednesday in Ochota

Grupa MoCarta will perform on 4th November 2009 (Wednesday) in Dom Kultury Rakowiec in Wiślicka 8. The show starts at 7 p.m. and the tickets cost PLN30.

29.10.09

Halloween Costume Party in Taverna 10B




On October 31st (Saturday) be sure to visit Taverna 10B to take part in a Halloween Costume Party. It starts at 6 p.m. and the admission is free. The place is located in Racławicka 139 (map).
For more information, please visit:
www.taverna10b.pl