Stories behind forgotten walls…..
If your German is up to it there is a wonderful event happening at the Soviet Pavilion at the Alte Messe this weekend. A documentary is being shown by a group of independent film makers which tells the stories behind some of Leipzig’s beautiful ruins. These are stunning architectural spaces, tunnels and cellars which have lain dormant for the last 20 years…waiting for a fairy godmother to bring them back to life (though I do like them in their ruin form).
The première takes place on 30.03.12 at 20:00. Further showings will take place on 31.03 and 01.04 – both also at 20:00.
There will also be a photo exhibition and an after-show party.
Second hand clothes store: Garderobe im Westwerk
Hello, we’d just like to share with you a great tip for saving money on the clothes front. Garderobe im Westwerk has 160 sqm of second hand clothes to be had at bargain prices. The location is also pretty special; the first floor of what was an old metal foundry which is now home to a host of artists and entrepreneurs, rather like its more famous neighbour – the Spinnerei.
Garderobe also has costumes for hire….for that special occasion, and of course if you have stuff to sell, donate then head over there also. On your way, you can enjoy the many cafes and little shops which have been springing up all along Karl-Heine-Strasse over the last few years.
Garderobe im Westwerk
Tor A
Karl-Heine-Straße 87
04229 Leipzig
tel: 01 77 / 6 24 83 71
mail: garderobele@yahoo.de
just a section of the clothes......
...and the shoes......
....and not forgetting the changing cubicles (with their own personal heaters!)
....they even have a cute corner for making repairs...should they be necessary - though, obviously, its best to bring cleaned things which are not damaged!
Manga Festival 2012!
The Japanese House invites you to its Manga Festival which runs from the 15.03 – 31.03.
The opening will take place on the 15th at 18:30 and the exhibition will then run until the 31.03, with a full programme of other activities such as Manga-workshops and a symposium with Professors from the Japanologie department at the University of Leipzig’s Ostasiatisches Insitut.
Check out the Japanese House’s website for all the details!
Das Japanische Haus e.V.
Delitzscher Str. 3, 04105 Leipzig
japanischeshaus@googlemail.com
Ph: 0152 0590 9735