A Global Studies doctoral degree holder and former newspaper reporter, avid eater, pseudo-philosopher and poet, occasion-propelled singer, semi-professional socializer, movie addict, Brazilian-American nomad. In this space, she will share some of her experiences and (mis)adventures regarding various topics, with special attention to social issues.
Here's our regular listing of films being shown in English and other original languages (with labels such as OmU, OF and OV) at Leipzig cinemas for this movie week. Among this week's features are Australian horror film "The Babadook;" reruns of "Woman in Gold," "La mafia uccide solo d’estate," "Interstellar," "Cobain: Montage of Heck,"
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For last weekend, we announced that Germany's first professional wheelchair-skater, David Lebuser, was coming to Leipzig to give a workshop at Conne Island. We found that pretty cool, so our glocal photographer Stefan Hopf stopped by to bring us a glimpse into the action. Here's the result.
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Here's our regular listing of films being shown in English and other original languages (with labels such as OmU, OF and OV) at Leipzig cinemas for this movie week. Highlights include a Moroccan film fest, a sexuality-themed film fest, the return of Birdman, and the eagerly awaited animated film Minions and the new Terminator being
MoreIt's possible to pay less than 30 or even 20 euros to stay in a castle in Europe.
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The US band Alabama Shakes made the audience at Leipzig's Conne Island go wild last Tuesday, preceded by outstanding opening act Rhonda from Hamburg, and I captured some highlights on video for you.
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Elton John's performance in Leipzig Sunday afternoon filled me with adrenaline: his snafu with the security guards, his announcement he'll retire soon, and of course his epic signature songs; thought I'd share it with you here in a little video, shot from my privileged spot right up against the stage.
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