After all the campaiging this year, Pam and I are exploring the project of the European Capital of Culture Ruhr.2010. Especially, the Schachtzeichen-event was great. But now there is something that is a must see but will end soon.
The next two weeks will see the last days of FlicFlac which is a circus. Is not a classical, retro-style thing like Roncalli but more a modern art show. The title of the last programm indicates this, too. It’s ARTgerecht. The show can be watched without any knowledge of German language. It’s mostly juggling and acrobatics but not in the boring dog and pony show style. have a look at the pictures at the show’s website.
Usually the show moved aorund with its tent. For the last chance you will have to go to CentrO in Oberhausen (engl.). Here the link to a German newspaper article which motivated me to get tickets.
Last year I have been to the exhibition at the Gasometer in Oberhausen. Seems to me and my wife that ‘gasometer’ is a British word which is used for large gas holders or gas tanks. The Gasometer in Oberhausen is no longer used as a gas tank but as an exhibition hall. Starting in 2009 the exhibition runs through this year – the year of the Ruhr being the Cultural Capital of Europe – the exhibition will end on December 30th.
At the desk inside the gasometer, there is a big poster advertising the audio guides. It is also available in English language. That’s the message for today.
The exhibition is really good. The large model of the moon installed inside is very impressive. The explainations next to the objects are good and as far as we remember some are in English as well. “Out of this World – Wonders of the Solar System” is worth a visit. A good suggestion for the next visit of my in-laws.
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