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#CONCERT
Chopin Concert
Chopin Concerts in Łazienki Królewskie (Royal Baths Park) have been organized by Fryderyk Chopin Association, in collaboration with Stołeczna Estrada, for over fifty years. Each and every edition of Chopin Concerts proves to be one of the greatest cultural attractions of the capital city. On 27th July, we will listen to live music performed by Bogdan Czapiewski (12:00) and Aldona Budrewicz-Jacobson (4 PM)
Where: Łazienki Royal Baths Park, by the Chopin Momument
Map: click to open
When: Sunday 27 July, 12 and 4 PM
How much: free
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#EXHIBITION
Slow Future
From year to year, Warsaw is becoming a more popular place for foreigners; here, they study, work, and fall in love. In order to expand our connection with the CCA audience, we propose, after Senior Day, guided tours held in English. These efforts are in hopes of making Warsaw a more open and friendly place for English speaking art enthusiasts and to those who just want to spend good quality leisure time.
The theme of the exhibition SLOW FUTURE is degrowth, a social movement advocating that we should abandon the current model of compulsory economic growth and search for ways to improve the quality of life within the limits of capacity of natural environment. The promoters of degrowth, also known as degrowthists, question the supreme value of material possessions and propose alternative models of economy – barter, cooperatives, co-ownership, and community exchange. According to them, it is mistaken to think that economic growth is indispensable for development and that it is the most important goal that everyone should pursue. Supporters of the idea of degrowth believe that it is precisely unrestrained consumption that aggravates social inequalities, not to mention irreversible damage to natural environment. Through their lifestyles, they are trying to oppose the universal pursuit of growth (in development and in economics), which according to them, creates far more social harm than objective benefits. In order to cut down consumption, we don’t have to make sacrifices or reduce our quality of life. It would be enough to use alternative means and methods at a larger scale, such as: recycling, green transport, converting deserted buildings into flats; and finally – to engage local organizations in decision-making processes relating to changes in public space. In times of economic crisis, such concepts become highly appreciated and inspire artists from all over the world.
Where: Centre for Contemporary Art (Centrum Sztuki Współczesnej) at Ujazdowski Castle (Zamek Ujazdowski), meeting in the CCA’s main hall.
Map: click to open
When: Sunday 27 July, 5:30 PM
How much:ENTRANCE included in the ticket price. Registration is not necessary.
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#MUSEUM
Discover the Museum!
On Sunday 27th the Museum of the History of Polish Jews invite all English speaking tourists to discover the extraordinary architecture of the Museum during a guided tour in English. During the tour visitors will learn about the history of the Museum and the area where it is located. The guide will also talk about the legend of “Polin” – the word inscribed on the glass panels covering the building. Participants will examine the symbolism of the building designed by Rainer Mahlämaki and visit accessible areas. They will also view a film presenting the Core Exhibition, scheduled to open in 2014.
Where: Museum of the History of Polish Jews
Map: click to open
When: Sunday 27 July, 12 PM, 2 PM
How much: 15 PLN, booking in advance is recquired at https://www.jewishmuseum.org.pl/en/reservation
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Bored of sunbathing and partying? We have some great culture for you this Sunday!