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 movies being shown in English and other original languages (with labels such as OmU, OF and OV) at Leipzig cinemas for the next eight days. Although not dubbed, they often come with German subtitles, so you can still access the movie if you don't know the original language but know
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Plagwitz's Noch Besser Leben hosts stand-up comedy in English periodically, and the next one is Thursday, June 18. According to their Facebook event page, the lineup for Thursday, brought by Comedy in English Berlin, includes comedians from the U.S., Russia, Poland and Ireland; the emcee is from Colombia. The show starts at 9 p.m. For
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For those of you who haven't had a chance to see the absolutely mind- and soul-shaking rendition of Cleansed by the new Glasgow-based Fear No Colours Theatre Group - and for those who'd like a glimpse into what has driven its director and actors, and shaped the characters - I've put together a video narrative
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A young, brave and intensely talented troupe of Glasgow actors performs Cleansed by Sarah Kane for the last time in Leipzig, at least this season, Sunday at 8 p.m. at Neues Schauspiel. I'd take the opportunity to see them if I were you; it's the most intimate, passionate and raw theater performance I've ever seen.
MoreLeipziger Maike Steuer has only a week left to raise enough money to buy a quality espresso machine for her intercultural café under construction at Leipzig north. If you feel like helping out with some bucks or spreading the word, read this post for more information or go directly to http://www.visionbakery.com/bohnenbubi.
MoreFrom a safe distance/
Watching her daily doings/
'Til she notices
(Ana Beatriz Ribeiro)