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Marina von Stroganoff - Meet the Diva of the 21st Century

February 6, 2026 • 12:00 AM

Marina von Stroganoff, German singer, artist and actress, presented an open stage concert, just before Christmas, on the 20th December. It was a charming evening, filled with classical and jazz music and proved to be a true gift for her fans and other lovers of such unique breathtaking songs!

Anyone who wished to present something artistic were allowed to access the stage to perform in front of the audience. The concert was well-received and guests were delighted with the popular and beautiful...

Munich phones home for foreign professionals

February 6, 2026 • 12:00 AM

Munich has long been one of the most prosperous cities in all of Europe. Thousands of international companies have offices in the city, with many multinationals headquarted in the wider Bavaria region or the capital iself.

Due to the economic success and high-tech nature of employment opporunities in Munich, the city boosts one of the must culturally diverse middle-class demographics anywhere in Europe. Conistently ranked in the top 10 livable cities to live in the world, Munich truly is a...

Marina von Stroganoff showcases the world of swing and jazz

February 6, 2026 • 12:00 AM

Expressive whilst at the same time delicate, Jazz singer Marina von Stroganoff stylishly brings swing and jazz back to stage. Together with the SWS Big Band, she recently brought to life her repertoire of characterful and sensitive sounds.

Concerts by the native Latina Marina von Stroganoff, held in the cultural center "Goldene Sonne" in Schneeberg in early November, showcased the diversified repertoire of the singer and that jazz and swing still have their own unique charm. Together with the...

Oktoberfest Season Is Here

February 6, 2026 • 12:00 AM

Munich's 183rd Ooktoberfest is fast approaching and many festival goers will be turning their attention to how best to prepare for the world famous Oktoberfest celebrations. In addition to the normal fest this year, the Bayerisches Zentral-Landwirtschaftsfest (Bavarian Central Agricultural Festival) is also grabbing a spot near the rear of the meadow, so be on the look out for that as well.

Lasting for 17 days, starting on the 17th September to the 3rd October. and attracting around six million...

An evening of toreros, bulls and Harlequins

February 6, 2026 • 12:00 AM

Gisa Michelón: a dancer who is always moving on, who doesn´t stand still and every time she goes on stage she has something new to present and to surprise her audience with. Her new show Flamenco y Picasso "De Málaga à Paris" opened at Munich´s Künstlerhaus patio on 26th July 2016. The rain had stopped, the beautiful venue was sold out, a smell of Spanish chorizo-tomatoe-manchego toast in the air.

Gisa Michelón entered the patio with a folkloristic flower hat which was a giant bouquet,...

Flamenco y Picasso "De Málaga à Paris": An evening of toreros, bulls and Harlequins

February 6, 2026 • 12:00 AM

Gisa Michelón: a dancer who is always moving on, who doesn´t stand still and every time she goes on stage she has something new to present and to surprise her audience with. Her new show Flamenco y Picasso "De Málaga à Paris" opened at Munich´s Künstlerhaus patio on 26th July 2016. The rain had stopped, the beautiful venue was sold out, a smell of Spanish chorizo-tomatoe-manchego toast in the air. Gisa Michelón entered the patio with a folkloristic flower hat which was a giant bouquet,...

Unforgettable Sound of Primavera 2016

February 6, 2026 • 12:00 AM

The indie festival Primavera Sound opened up its great lineup on 1st June for the 16th time with Britpop legend Suede who gave a free concert to the Barcelona citizens and the international crowd that was already in the city for five days of bliss. The first two festival days coincided - or not - with a metro strike. The trains were packed but people relaxed even though they were sandwiched and the concert about to start - and the metro not moving.

Finally at the Parc del Forum first-time...

Get to know Europe's best festivals - Primavera Sound Festival, Barcelona

February 6, 2026 • 12:00 AM

Summer & sun combined with music & beach - all this is Barcelona's Primavera Sound Festival which is taking place from June 1st until June 5th this year! From the very beginning the concept of Primavera has been bringing together the latest indie and electronic music trends and mixes them up with bigger and already well established artists/bands. The White Stripes, Arcade Fire, Pulp, James Blake, Sonic Youth, Portishead - to name only some of them: they all have been part of former...

The Professional's Women's Network Launches Entrepreneurship Program

February 6, 2026 • 12:00 AM

Leading up to this year's International Women's Day, the Professional Women's Network (PWN Munich) is proud to announce the launch of its much-anticipated Entrepreneurship Program starting this April 6, 2016 (program details) PWN Munich's aim is to equip women with the support, network, tools and resources they need to acquire and retain senior leadership and management positions. The PWN Entrepreneurship Program aims to empower professional women in Munich and Entrepreneurs around the world to...

Insane in da membrane - Cypress Hill in Munich (14th July)

February 6, 2026 • 12:00 AM

Guess what!? Cypress Hill was in Munich and tried to rock Tollwood! B-Real, Sen Dog, drummer and percussionist Bobo + DJ played in only three German cities in the year of their 25th anniversary of great successes, platinum and multi-platinum albums. The concert was sold out and many people were still trying to get tickets when we arrived. Expected: Clouds of weed smoke blowing over our noses, the heat, joyful people, a fun concert, all their hits, allover weed references! I want to get high - so...

TSV1860 win Anglo-German Boxing Tournament but fans the real winners

February 6, 2026 • 12:00 AM

When it comes to football, Munich is a city of red and blue. The red half of the city follow the mighty Bayern Munich and the blue, TSV 1860. It's the same colour combination in amateur boxing too.

On Saturday night at the Städttische Sport Hall in Sabener Strasse, just a stones throw away from the training ground where the likes of Bastian Schweinsteiger, Franck Ribery and Thomas Müller spend their days developing their skills on the football pitch, London ABA came to take part in an annual...

Ilustrated Tale: A signal

February 6, 2026 • 12:00 AM

 I will stop thinking for a while. I can´t, the music is a disaster and I came with Nataly. Who would think trying to get out of a breakdown going round bars with his sister? Although I´ve given up smoking, I keep on carrying my lighter everywhere. I light it and blow it out once and again. 'Let´s go,' I say and Nataly, behaving  as my therapeutical companion, jumps up from her seat as a spring. 'Where?,'  'Anywhere... anywhere you like...'  'Are you hungry?,' 'No, but I´ll go with...

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