Contemporary art, modern design, photography, and classical and other music are all hallmarks of the current Swiss cultural scene.Welcome to the Events Calendar.
February 23 - June 16, 2013
Luzern
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Jorge Macchi
For his first institutional solo exhibition in Switzerland, Jorge Macchi (born 1968) is developing spatial installations in situ.
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March 13 - July 21, 2013
3000 Bern 7
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Hannes Schmid Real Stories
The Swiss photographer, filmmaker, and painter Hannes Schmid was born in 1946 in Zurich. He is one of the great visual narrators of our time. Hannes Schmid is famous since the early 1990s for his iconic staging of the Marlboro cowboys and innovative fashion shots.
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April 6 - June 2, 2013
San Francisco, CA
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Christian Marclay's The Clock
Sound and video artist Christian Marclay became well known for his early experimentation with turntables and intentionally damaged records used to create sound collage.
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April 23 - June 7, 2013
New York, NY
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Ugo Rondinone
For seven weeks this spring, nine 16-to 20-foot-tall, human-shaped stone figures by Swiss-born, New York-based artist Ugo Rondinone, will transform Rockefeller Center, inhabiting the plaza between 49th and 50th Streets as if transported from another time.
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May 22-25, 2013
Schaffhausen
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Schaffhauser Jazz Festival
Since its inception in 1990, the Schaffhauser Jazzfestival continues to showcase some of the best jazz musicians from Switzerland.
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May 24-26, 2013
New Glarus, WI
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Music Fest in New Glarus
New Glarus is the place to be for family fun, music and more this Memorial Day weekend! The fun begins on Saturday with a 5k run/walk, co-ed volleyball and a great day of music! Come back on Sunday for a kickball tournament, a 4H petting zoo and more great music starting at 11:30 am.
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June 2, 2013
Calgary
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Swiss eh!
We are very happy to announce the start of ticket sales for our annual concert on Sunday, June 2 - 3:45pm at the McDougall United Church in Calgary.
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June 4, 2013
Chicago, IL
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The Woman with the 5 Elephants
The Goethe-Institut Chicago will screen the documentary film The Woman with the 5 Elephants (2009, Die Frau mit den 5 Elefanten) by Swiss filmmaker Vadim Jendreyko on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at 6 p.m. The screening will take place after the Helen and Kurt Wolff Translator’s Prize.
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June 12-25, 2013
New York, NY
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More than Honey
Oscar-nominated director Markus Imhoof (The Boat is Full) tackles the vexing issue of why bees, worldwide, are facing extinction.
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June 14-16, 2013
New Glarus, WI
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New Glarus Polka Fest and Beer, Bacon & Cheese Festival
Polkafest pays tribute to the late Roger Bright, local musician and bandleader who was well loved in the polka world. The event includes a variety of polka music, from regional polka to Bavarian style.
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June 28-30, 2013
New Glarus, WI
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Heidi Festival/Taste of New Glarus
Join us for our annual Heidi Festival and Taste of New Glarus! The last full weekend in June. Taste of New Glarus Saturday Only!
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June 29, 2013
Bonney Lake, WA
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Matterhorn Madness 5K
Don’t miss the 2nd annual Fleet Feet Matterhorn Madness 5K! The event will take place at the Swiss Park in Bonney Lake, WA during Spring Schwingfest weekend. Pre-registration includes a high-tech t-shirt, gate fee, bratwurst dinner, and free camping all weekend!
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July 13, 2013
Toronto,ON
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Fourth Annual Bike and Picnic Day
Please come and join Denise and Sascha Frassini for a tour and picnic starting at Ward’s island. You can bike, walk, or rollerblade at your own leisure. Bring your own picnic.
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July 27-28, 2013
Seven Valleys, PA
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108th Glattfelder Reunion: Glattfelders in the American Civil War
A two day Reunion themed on "Glattelders in the American Civil
War" (as 2013 is the Sesquicentennial of the Battle of Gettysburg).
Saturday July 27 is a free picnic with concert by the Brodbecks
Band (reservations encouraged). Band begins playing around 4:00
PM with food available by 4:30.
Saturday July 28 is the formal reunion with catered lunch (reservations
and payment in advance required), Memorial Service, historical lecture,
and general membership meeting of the Association. Registration
begins at 11:30. Historical displays may be viewed and
Glattfelder family memorabilia, books, and DVDs are available for purchase.
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July 27, 2013
Morton Grove, IL
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Swiss National Day Celebration
The Swiss of the Chicago area celebrate Swiss National Day on July 27th. We would love to see you.
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July 27, 2013
Bronx, NY
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Swiss National Day NYC
Let’s celebrate!—Please join us on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at the Bronx Zoo in observance of the Swiss National Day.
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July 28, 2013
Ottawa, ON
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Swiss National Day Celebration
We will celebrate Swiss National Day at the end of July. We hope you will join us!
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July 31 - August 1, 2013
Saas area, Valais
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Swiss National Day
Come and celebrate Swiss National Day with us!
At the Swiss National Holiday, various festive activities take place in the Valley of Saas.
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August 4, 2013
New Glarus, WI
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Swiss Volksfest
We celebrate Swiss Independence Day with a program of traditional Swiss entertainment. The celebration is held at the Tell Shooting Park, 1/2 mile north of New Glarus on County Hwy O.
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August 5, 2013
Castle Hill
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Swiss National Day Celebration
Come along and met old and new friends as we celebrate Swiss National Day
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August 10-11, 2013
Bonney Lake, WA
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22ND PACIFIC COAST MUSICFEST/85TH ANNUAL SCHWINGFEST
Plan now to join the SSCT in celebrating the 22ND PACIFIC COAST MUSICFEST AND THE 85TH ANNUAL FALL SCHWINGFEST
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August 30 - September 1, 2013
New Glarus, WI
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Wilhelm Tell Festival
Come and enjoy this unique ethnic presentation! Share with your family the story of Swiss independence, written by German playwright Friedrich Schiller.Come and enjoy this unique ethnic presentation! Share with your family the story of Swiss independence, written by German playwright Friedrich Schiller.
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September 7, 2013
New Glarus, WI
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Schuetzen Fest
Schuetzen Fest is back! The traditional Swiss Schuetzen Fest is revived this year with small-bore (.22) shooting competition open to the public.
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October 6, 2013
New Glarus, WI
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Harvest Fest at the Swiss Historical Village Museum
The Swiss Historical Village will present a live cheese making demonstration Sunday, October 6, beginning at 10 am in the Historical Village cheese factory.
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