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Ozaín Quartet

Submitted by jazz4you on Mon, 03/07/2022 - 22:24

Ozaín quartet, is a band with special orchestration, formed by two winds, supported by the pulsation of the double bass and the uncompromising rhythm of the drums. An opportunity for the four musicians to express themselves as soloists or in joyful collective improvisations, as tradition dictates.

Holiday on Horse

Submitted by Harlan Levey Pr... on Mon, 03/07/2022 - 19:20

In preparation for his first solo exhibition at HLP 1080 (April, 2023), Willhead Eilers' presents "Holiday on Horse", which brings together oil and acrylic painting, drawings and video works. From the crude lines of acrylic to sharp details brushed in oil or the text-based videos that speak towards his dedicated writing practice, each medium gives and takes lessons from another.

No Means No campaign preventing violence against women with disabilities

How disabled women in Belgium are being taught to say no to violence

When the coronavirus pandemic sparked a rise in domestic violence, campaigns were launched to offer women and children shelter and support during lockdown. But primary prevention was overlooked, points out Irene Zeilinger, founder and director of Garance , a Brussels-based organisation specialised...
Fuel prices to hit record high

Prices of petrol, diesel and heating oil set to further rise this week

Energy prices are projected to continue to soar this week, with a further increase expected on 8 March. That’s when the price of petrol is expected to hit a new record of €1.9510 per litre for 95 E10, according to the Federal Public Service Economy. This is 8.2 cents per litre higher than the...

St. John Passion - Bach - Royal Music Conservatory Brussels

Submitted by mmaximbedo on Mon, 03/07/2022 - 17:08

For its annual Spring Concert, the European Union Choir will sing  the monumental St. John Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels . The Choir will be joined by longtime collaborators:  conductor Jacques Vanherenthals, a Bach specialist and 
the Ensemble Orchestral de Bruxelles.  Renowned soloists will join the 80 choristes from 25 different nationalities to present this marvelous concert. 

Wallonia to distribute free menstrual products to combat period poverty

The Walloon government has budgeted €440,000 for the distribution of free menstrual products for women in vulnerable situations, including those living in poverty. Walloon Minister of Health and Women's Rights Christie Morreale (PS) announced the initiative on Twitter, adding that it would focus on...

Stand with Ukraine: Thousands join solidarity march in Brussels

Around 5,000 people according to Brussels-Ixelles police, 8,000 said organiser Promote Ukraine , demonstrated in support of Ukraine in Brussels city centre on Sunday. The rally started at 13.00 in Boulevard Roi Albert II before demonstrators set off around 14.00 for Place Jean Rey, reports RTBF...

Keep calm and carillon! Church bells ring out in Belgium in worldwide solidarity for Ukraine

Ukrainian melodies filled the air in some 15 Belgian cities this weekend, as local bellringers showed solidarity with the war-torn country in an international peace initiative. Chiming in unison with tunes like ‘Prayer for Ukraine’, ‘Marigolds’ and the Ukrainian national anthem, were hundreds of...

New pop-up gourmet restaurant to open on roof of Brussels Expo

It promises to offer one of the most stunning views of the Belgian capital as well as a unique dining experience. Four-star Table 58 opens its doors on 15 March on the rooftop of Palace 5 of Brussels Expo in Laeken for a four-month period. Occupying the eight floor of the Art Deco building and...

Jan Danckaert succeeds Caroline Pauwels as VUB’s rector ad-interim

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) has confirmed that Jan Danckaert will take over from rector Caroline Pauwels who recently stepped down from the position due to illness . Danckaert, vice-rector for education and student policy, assumes the role of ad interim rector until the start of the 2022-23...

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