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7. Digital version May issue ‘Music & Festivals’
Open publication - More english Festival season is just around the corner and The Hague is exceptional when it comes to the number and array of events taking place. And believe me – there are a lot! In the coming months The Hague has an extended musical agenda for all tastes and genres. Digging into The Hague’s musical past revealed a young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performing and even … [Read More...]
Never Forget – The Little Girl in her Red Coat
Alison Woodward reports on the talk held by Judge Gabriel Bach, senior prosecutor in the Eichmann trials In answer to a question from the audience, ‘Was there a time you found the things you heard too much to continue?’ The answer was a firm, … [Read More...]
The Last of the Haagse Dandies
Monika Lovric studies the life of Louis Couperus, writer and critical observer of the Fin-de Siècle society Arguably the greatest Dutch novelist, Louis Marie Anne Couperus was born in The Hague on 10 June 1863, the youngest of eleven children … [Read More...]
Interview: Orange Grove
by Keith Powell Orange Grove is a bit of an anomaly in Dutch music. For a reggae band you would think they’d be more at home in their native St.Maarten playing for drunk tourists on the beach than in a country known more for its rain and cold … [Read More...]
Dorine Schreiner discovers a piece of Mozart history in The Hague
He was a prodigy. A wunderkind .With more than 600 musical works to his name, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s legacy as a classical composer will live on forever. A small part of his work and tours during his youth took place right here, in The … [Read More...]
Hotel des Indes a royal connection
In 1858, Willem D.A.M. Baron van Brienen van de Groote Lindt en Dortsmunde, Chamberlain of King Willem III, wished to have a centrally located property to host huge parties and private functions. Thecity palace he built included an inner yard, … [Read More...]
Help The Hague’s Animal Shelter
The oldest animal shelter of the Netherlands is in trouble, but you can help! Over 2000 cats and dogs a year are saved and cared for by The Hague’s animal shelter. The shelter offers animals a second chance, with specially certified reintegration programmes, trained and qualified staff, and an … [Read More...]
Meet the Artisan:Dmitry Badiarov
Dmitry Badiarov's award-winning violin-making studio celebrated its 20th anniversary on 3 March … [Read More...]
Artisans The Hague: Lisa Di Campli
Lisa Di Campli is a glass artist who lives and works in Den Haag. Almost ten years ago she began her … [Read More...]
In the spotlight
I’m 25, actress, singer and MA in Arts and Education. Romanian living in The Netherlands for almost 3 years. Check my website for upcoming … [Read More...]
Artisans The Hague: Hendrik Komen
Briefly describe your craft. My name is Hendrik Komen, I am a jewellery designer from The Hague. Since 1990 my shop and workshop are located on … [Read More...]
The Studentground
Starting up, finishing off
By Jans Schaper The parties are gearing up for their campaigns, campaign budgets have to be drafted, volunteers recruited and voting lists drawn up. Most parties already know which person will lead the party into battle, but the CDA are choosing a new leader. Maxime Verhagen who was vice-premier stated that he would leave politics. [...]
DRESS UP!
Do you ever feel like throwing or attending a vintage party, but don’t know where to find affordable costumes for it? Or perhaps dressing up every day with a unique splash here and there is actually your thing? Curious and excited, our writers Nataly and Cathy decided to go on a little cycling voyage around [...]
Nice and Cozy! Chapter 2: Café de Oude Mol
by Catherine Shannon This café may seem small and cramped from the outside, yet it delivers a whole new meaning to coziness once you step in. With melting candle sticks on the tables, fairy lights above the bar and old flower portraits on the wall, you are bound to feel charmed. Judith, the owner, [...]
