THE PRESENT IS PRESENT BIKE TOUR

Sunday, May 14th, 13.30 (sharp: ferry departure time!) – 17.30
START: 13:30 at Azartplein ferry stop (KNSM island) or 13:30 at Zamenhofstraat ferry stop (Amsterdam North)
This year’s Amsterdam Bicycle Tour, curated by Kaja Draksler and Oscar Jan Hoogland, takes place in the open air: on the water, in the woods and meadows and on the picturesque Nieuwerdammerdijk, ending in the garden of a freshly squatted building. The musicians will be traveling along with, against, around and towards the biking audience.…

Believe it or not, Available Jelly is turning 40 this year! Hard to imagine this ensemble has been going so long, and sounds as fresh and inspired as ever. Originally a part of the Great Salt Lake Mime Troupe, a group of musicians, dancers and clowns, they first came to Europe to perform in the “Festival of Fools” in the 70s. Many of the musicians stayed on, including Michael Moore, Michael Vatcher and Gregg Moore. Gregg returned to the USA some time ago but we’re happy to say he will rejoin the band for this tour of the Netherlands.…
Belangrijke podiumkunstinstellingen worden in hun voortbestaan bedreigd. Ze maken de mooiste theaterstukken, dansvoorstellingen en concerten, begeleiden nieuw talent en enthousiasmeren kinderen voor cultuur. Wel goede plannen, geen budget. Alleen de politiek kan er nog voor zorgen dat ze blijven. Daarom hebben Kunsten ’92 en NAPK een petitie aan de Tweede Kamer gestart. Meer dan 8.000 mensen hebben de petitie ondertekend. Wil jij dat ook doen? Ga naar 

