Vietnam Mountain Marathon 2014 for Charity
Sat 20 Sep 2014
Sapa, Vietnam
Following the success of the first Vietnam Mountain Marathon in 2013, the event is set to return this year on September 20.
It offers unique trail runs of 21km, 42km and 70km in the stunning rice terrace-clad mountains surrounding Sapa. With an expected field of 400 runners, this will be the largest mountain marathon ever seen in Vietnam. Competitors from Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, France, Denmark, Hong Kong, Brunei, England, and Switzerland have already signed up.
Contacts: info@vietnammountainmarathon.com
Charity purpose: Every entry fee for the event includes a $20 donation to Sapa O’Chau. Sapa O’Chau runs a variety of local projects in Sa Pa, Lao Cai Province, including its own school with over 70 students from disadvantaged families. Through their participation in the Vietnam Mountain Marathon, runners can help make this happen.
Recital “La Vie, L’Amour”
Sat 20 Sep 2014, 8 pm
HCMC Conservatory of Music
112 Nguyen Du Street, Ward 1, HCMC
You are invited to a recital of French operette and opera “La Vie, L’Amour” by Thanh Huyen.
Together with some of the best operatic voices in Vietnam: Ta Minh Tam, Cho Hae Ryong, Hagim, Ngoc Tuyen and dancing performed by Urban Dance Group (UDG), the show will feature more than 50 musicians and dancers, interpreting masterpieces of French Operette and Opera from Offenbach, Strauss, Audran, Bizet, Saint-Saens, Delibes …
The orchestra and the choir are conducted by Brian Riedlinger from the HCM City International choir and the show is staged by Chaymae Lougmani, a young artistic director from Morocco.
Tickets
Ticket prices: 50,000 ; 100,000 VNĐ
Ticket sale contact: Ms Lan Anh, email: lananh@lysevents.com, tel: 0932015454.
Opening of German Film Festival in Thai Nguyen, Hue, Da Nang
Huế: 11 – 17 Sep 2014 | Center for Culture Information
Đà Nẵng: 12 – 14 and 19 – 21 Sep 2014 | Le Do Cinema
Thái Nguyên: 15 – 20 Sep 2014 | Data Centre, Thai Nguyen University
German Film Festival 2014 has run its halfway and attracted a large number of audience as usual. Following Hanoi, Hai Phong and HCMC, the opening of Film Festival will be held in Hue, Da Nang and Thai Nguyen.
In 2014 German films take up current topics about family bindings and responsibilities; home and identity; and love and friendship. This year’s German Film Festival in Vietnam offers the audience a selection of 10 film highlights from renowned directors and with popular German actors.
Live Folk/Pop with David Christopher
Thu 18 Sep 2014, 8 pm
Hanoi Social Club
6 Hoi Vu Str, Hanoi
David Christopher returning to Vietnam to promote his latest album, “Apartment”, don’t miss this rare opportunity for new, international sounds.
Take one part sparse, heart-rending acoustic confessionals a la The Swell Season and Bruce Springsteen. Blend them with the image-laden pop sensibilities of James Blunt and Neil Finn and mix with good friends, food, drinks cushions and candles for an intimate acoustic performance from Australian singer/songwriter David Christopher.
Tickets: 50,000 VND The Door
Autumn Concert
Thu 18 Sep 2014, 8 pm
Hanoi Opera House
1 Trang Tien, Hanoi
You are invited to Autumn Concert with:
Conductor: Dong Quang Vinh
Singers: Thanh Binh (Tenor), Vanh Khuyen (Soprano), Thang Long (Soprano), Kieu Tham (Alto), Huy Duc (Tenor), Thanh Nga (Soprano), Long Vu (Baritone)
And the Hanoi International Choir, the Choir and Orchestra of the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet
Program
I. “Land of Hope and Glory” in D Major by Edward Elgar
II. Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” in E minor by Antonin Dvorak
1st movement: Adagio – Allegro molto
2nd movement: Largo
3rd movement: Scherzo: Molto vivace
4th movement: Allegro con fuoco
III. “Carmen” by George Bizet
1. Prelude
2. Aragonaise
3. Habanera
4. Gypsy Song
5. Aria of Micaela
6. Duet of Don Jose and Escamilo
7. Duet of Carmen and Don Jose
8. Intermezzo
9. Finale
10. Chorus
11. Toreador Song
Tickets
Ticket prices: 200000, 350000, 500000 VND. All tickets available at Hanoi Opera House or can book online at ticketvn.com.
For free delivery Call: 0913489858, 0983067996.
David Christopher: Hanoi Tour 2014
Tue 16 Sep 2014, 8 pm
Tadioto
24B Tong Dan, Hanoi
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Wed 17 Sep 2014, 8 pm
Đờ-luých Art Bar
19B/12 Dang Thai Mai Str, Tay Ho, Hanoi
After some great acoustic shows in February, David Christopher is coming back to Hanoi to perform in September.
Take the sparse, heartrending acoustic confessionals of The Swell Season and Bruce Springsteen. Blend them with the image laden pop sensibilities of James Blunt and Neil Finn and you’ll arrive at the emotive landscapes showcased on David Christopher’s debut album, Apartment.
Free entry.
Screening of Film “La Strategie de la Poussette”
Fri 19 Sep 2014, 8 pm
L’Espace
24 Trang Tien, Hanoi
You are invited to the film screening “The Stroller Strategy” (French, 2012, 90 mins) directed by Clément Michel. For more information about synopsis, please see L’Espace website (in French) or refer to the Vietnamese version of this post.
Language: French with Vietnamese subtitle.
Tickets:
Ticket price: 40 000 VND
Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 20 000 VND
Tickets are available at L’Espace.
World Music/Jazz Night with Quartet Fayçal Salhi
Fri 12 Sep 2014, 8 pm
IDECAF
28 Le Thanh Ton, Distr 1, HCMC
You are invited to the World Music/Jazz night with Quartet Fayçal Salhi – a brand new and thrilling experience which satisfies all music fans.
Despite coming from a family of musicians, Fayçal Salhi took up music quite late and pursues a unique style. The Quartet plays modern jazz songs with a flavour of Arab-Andalusian rhythm and tone. The rural melodies of Andalousie have imprinted in Fayçal Salhi since his early childhood, becoming his novelty style with his ancient Middle Eastern Oud.
Tickets
Entrance: 160.000 VND (50% discount for students)
Tickets on sale at the IDECAF (Tel : 08 38 23 99 68)
Quartet Fayçal Salhi also takes place in Hanoi on 11 Sep.
COCC + Proportions: First Time in Hanoi
Sat 13 Sep 2014, 8 pm
Hanoi Rock City
27/52 To Ngoc Van, Tay Ho
First ever Hanoi appearances of both these bands: COCC and PROPORTIONS, 2 of the Vietnamese rockbands (and musicians in general) who truly do not shy away from experimentations and pushing superficial boundaries of genres and styles
As with all the other line-ups curated by The Onion Cellar, though their music may not appear similar (and why should they?), the masterful combination of ‘violence’ and ‘melodies’ that both bands pursue (and manage to achieve) is sure to bring about a perfect gathering suited to lovers of all kinds of (heavy) music
And for those looking to find out more about contemporary Vietnamese rock music – YOU SIMPLY MUST BE THERE
COCC (HCM City / psychedelic alternative rock etc)
PROPORTIONS (Hanoi / melodic hardcore, post-rock, screamo etc)
Listen to Proportions music.
You can purchase Proportions’ Shadow at Hanoi Grapevine Shop.
TICKETS:
40,000 VND : Early Bird tickets, limited to 25, available from Hầm Hành (170 Đội Cấn) from 15.00 – 10 Aug
80,000 VND : Advance tickets, available from Hầm Hành once the 25 Early Bird tickets sell out, and available until 10 Sept
120,000 VND : door tickets
World Music/Jazz Night with Quartet Fayçal Salhi
Thu 11 Sep 2014, 8 pm
L’Espace
24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội
You are invited to the World Music/Jazz night with Quartet Fayçal Salhi – a brand new and thrilling experience which satisfies all music fans.
Despite coming from a family of musicians, Fayçal Salhi took up music quite late and pursues a unique style. The Quartet plays modern jazz songs with a flavour of Arab-Andalusian rhythm and tone. The rural melodies of Andalousie have imprinted in Fayçal Salhi since his early childhood, becoming his novelty style with his ancient Middle Eastern Oud.
Ticket
Ticket price: 160 000 VND
Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 80 000 VND
Tickets are available at L’Espace.
War Lords – Ngũ Cung Mini Live Show
Sat 16 Sep 2014, 9 pm
Hanoi Rock City
27/52 To Ngoc Van, Tay Ho
Come to War Lords – Ngũ Cung Mini Live Show this Saturday.
The show will be opened by “Cuộc Sống” an alternative/grunge band who’s been in the scene for 11 years, and they sure will make you sweat !!
After that will be the mini live show from Ngũ Cung Pentatonic, which, undoubtedly one of THE BEST progressive/hard rock band in the whole of Vietnam !!!
The only thing left is you !! BRING IT ON !!!
Check out one of many brilliant performances by Ngũ Cung
Tickets: 100,000 VND (Including 1 free beer/softdrink)
Screening of Film “Comme un Lion”
Fri 12 Sep 2014, 8 pm
L’Espace
24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội
You are invited to the screening of “Little Lion” (French, 2012, 102 mins) directed by Samuel Collardey
For more information about synopsis, please see L’Espace website (in French) or refer to the Vietnamese version of this post.
Language: French with Vietnamese subtitle.
Tickets:
Ticket price: 40 000 VND
Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 20 000 VND
Tickets are available at L’Espace.
Book presentation of “Camille and Paul” by Dominique Bona
Thu 18 Sep 2014, 2 pm
L’Espace
24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội
You are invited to the book presentation of “Camille and Paul” by Dominique Bona on the occasion of publishing this book in Vietnamese.
This bibliography features two parallel lives, two different trajectories: poet Paul – brother and Camille sculptor – sister. Two distinct destinies in spite of their similarities.
As attractive as a novel.
Author: Dominique Bona has published several biography books including: Romain Gary (Grand Prize for biography from the Académie Française, 1987) and Berthe Morisot (Goncourt Prize for Biography, 2000) and novels including: Le Manuscrit de Port-Ebène (Renaudot award, 1998).
With the participation of lecturers cum translators: Pham Thi That, Duong Cong Minh, Vu Ha Nguyen, moderator: professor Chu Hao
Language: Vietnamese
Free admission.
French Press Exhibition
trien lam bao chi phap
15 – 20 Sep 2014
Mezzanine floor, L’Espace
24 Trang Tien, Hanoi
Hundreds of French magazines and newspapers will be presented at French Press exhibition from 15-20 Sep 2014.
An annual event organized by UNIPRESSE local office in Vietnam for French readers in Hanoi where they can subscribe all kind of French magazines.
A discount of 10% will be applied for subscriptions by UNIPRESSE’s members.
Free admission.
Green Building: Art Gallery and Multimedia Exhibition
Exhibition: Fri 12 Sep 2014, 9 am – 8 pm
Exhibition Hall
29 Hang Bai, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi
“The Green Building: Art Gallery and Multimedia Exhibition” will showcase about 20 good green building case studies in Vietnam through posters, infographic and documentaries during the whole day. Besides, there are 2 small workshops. The morning workshop is a discussion panel on the constructive role of media in green building’s development in Vietnam. The afternoon one will serve as a green network gathering well-known architects to share information about modeling software.
Blue Hawaii (Canada) + Nova Lab (Hoi An) Live Show
Sat 13 Sep 2014, 8 pm
ATK
73a Mai Hac De, Hanoi
Come to enjoy chill-wave – electronic pop – ambient techno – live!
► from Quebec DIY scene with Grimes, Doldrums etc
► “songs of humid, sun-kissed, heart-on-its-cut-off-sleeve electro-pop” (Pitchfork)
Dense female harmonies, tape saturated synths, guitars and drum machines… this is the magical combination of BLUE HAWAII – a duo based outta Quebec, Canada.
Raphaelle Standell-Preston + Alexander Cowan have been making chill-waves around the world with their releases Blooming Summer (2010) and ‘Untogether’ (Arbutus) in 2013.
Part of a DIY Canadian scene which includes the electronic-jellyfish-core outfits Grimes, Majical Cloudz, Doldrums, BRAIDS and more, these groups have all emerged from a very collaborative, community-driven environment which combines the punk ethos with a pop sound: resulting in a blend of the two.
Tickets
100,000 VND advance via here
150,000 VND on the door.
Theater Performance “The Caucasian Chalk Circle”
17, 18 and 19 Sep 2014, 8 pm
Youth Theatre
11 Ngo Thi Nham, Hanoi
“The Caucasian Chalk Circle” is one of the most famous plays of the German dramatist and poet Bertolt Brecht (1898 – 1956). The Goethe Institute, in cooperation with the Youth Theatre Hanoi, brings this piece to the stage for the first time in Vietnam in a modern production of German director Dominik Günther – with an interactive stage design and plenty of music.
After four weeks of intensively rehearsing the premiere will take place on September 17th. It’s a special and exciting cooperation for the actors and the whole ensemble of the Youth Theatre as well as for the German director that brings great new insights to everybody.
It is wartime. Enemy soldiers are approaching; the house of the wealthy governor is in a panic as everyone frantically packs their bags for their escape. The governor’s wife presses her little son into the arms of the maid Grusche and flees to safety, taking her money and expensive clothes. Grusche escapes with the little one and raises him, through many perils and dangers, as if he were her own son. Her beloved Simon thinks she was unfaithful and leaves her. The years go by. One day the governor’s wife appears. She wants the child back, since the boy will soon inherit a large amount of money. But for Grusche he has long since become her own child, and she does not want to just give him away. The matter comes before the judge Azdak. How will he decide? And is there hope for the love of Grusche and Simon?
Director Dominik Guenther: “The piece fits into our current time”
Question: How will you make this play from a distant past interesting for today’s Vietnamese public, especially the young audience?
Dominik Guenther: Actually, the piece is not really all that distant. The question how love and humanity relate to each other in difficult times, when everyone thinks of nothing but oneself is always and in every culture relevant. This is why I have made no changes in the language or the setting in the fictitious state of Grusinien. However, I have transported other elements into the present. The costumes, for example, are modern. I have also recast the figure of the narrator: This character is a kind of a director who will lead the happenings with the help of electronic music and different sound effects. The secret behind this character I don’t want to reveal yet.
Language: Vietnamese
Free Tickets available from September 10th, 10 am at the following venues:
• Goethe Institute, 56-58 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Hanoi
• Youth Theater Hanoi, 11 Ngo Thi Nham