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Tiger and Bear retrospective

Expat LivingSept 13, 2011

Tiger and Bear. (Tiger and Bear)Korea-based British artists James Topple and Colin Riddle, AKA Tiger and Bear, are holding a retrospective of their multi-disciplinary art project in Seoul. “The Tiger and Bear Museum” will take a look at the journey of the performance art duo, who confront Korean cul
‘Streetcar Named Desire’ on in Daegu

Expat LivingSept 13, 2011

Daegu Theatre Troupe is putting on Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire” on Sept. 24 and 25. The play is the troupe’s first full-length production and will be directed by Stevie Baker.Also at the event will be a bake sale in aid of Korea Animal Protection Society. The Saturday show will ope
Singers wanted for ‘Messiah’ concert

Expat LivingSept 13, 2011

Camarata Music Company is looking for members to join its Chorale for the annual December performance of Handel’s “Messiah”Camarata organizes opportunities for people to perform classical music together, and the annual “Messiah” concert is a chance to sing with a 30-piece orchestra and professional
Come Together

Expat LivingSept 13, 2011

This is a regular feature introducing associations and clubs that expats can get involved in. This week, Expat Living spoke to Shyam Paliwal of Indians in Korea ― Ed.Name of Club: Indians in KoreaLocation(s): Seoul, Busan, Daegu and DaejeonNumber of members: 1,584Started: Jan. 1, 2011Who is it for?
‘Cosi’ shows Mozart in a new light

Expat LivingSept 13, 2011

“Cosi” (picture by Chris Backe)A junkie, a pyromaniac and a Lithium addict who hates Mozart will be part of the cast performing Mozart’s “Cosi Fan Tutte” at White Box Theater.At least, that’s the subject of Probationary Theater Company’s new play “Cosi.”The comedy follows the troubles and trium
Staying on top of his game

Expat LivingSept 13, 2011

American hip-hop artist Pinnacle TheHustler releases first solo albumIn a waistcoat, bowtie and crisp white shirt, Pinnacle TheHustler looks sharper than your average MC.He says it’s the dressiest he’s ever performed, but while it may be more formal than his typical preppier look, he admits his imag
South Korean composers scoop prizes at Enescu music festival

CultureSept 12, 2011

Three South Korean composers won top prizes at the George Enescu International music competition held in Bucharest, organizers said on Sunday.Kwang Ho Cho with his "Cytisus/A-Phonie" and Mihyun Woo with 'The play of light for string quartet", tied for the first prize in the chamber-music section.In
Don’t get stuck at home this Chuseok

CultureSept 9, 2011

Wide variety of events available for expats to enjoy during holidaysAfter Dillon Jones’ first Chuseok, there was nowhere to go but up. It was September 2003, and he had just arrived in Seoul from the U.S. about a month earlier. He knew a traditional holiday was coming; for one thing, his Korean-Amer
Take the scenic route this Chuseok

TravelSept 9, 2011

The winding Okjeong Lakeside Driveway on National Road No. 27 between Jeonju and Imsil. (KTO)National roads offer pleasant alternative to highways for homecoming motoristsChuseok is here and a majority of the nation’s population will head for their home towns for family gatherings, using major expr
Global tourism hits new record: U.N. agency

TravelSept 9, 2011

MADRID (AFP) ― International tourism grew by almost five percent in the first half of the year, recording a record 440 million arrivals, the World Tourism Organization said Thursday.The results show that “in spite of multiple challenges, international tourism continues to consolidate the return to g
Unlimited German beer at Grand Hilton

TravelSept 9, 2011

Grand Hilton Seoul will hold its 2011 Oktoberfest German beer festival on Sept. 23-24, offering unlimited German beer. With the Paulaner Oktoberfest Band flying directly from Munich, Paulaner beer will be provided at the hotel’s Convention Center. The traditional spread includes cold dishes such as
Fin Air holds ‘Angry Birds Asian Challenge’

TravelSept 9, 2011

Fin Air said it will hold an “Angry Birds Asia Challenge” competition jointly with Finnish company Rovio, provider of the mobile game Angry Birds, to promote its brand in the Asia market and expand flight capacity between Europe and Asia. The company will look for competitors online by Sept. 12 who
Krakow: Historic Polish city, college-town vibe

TravelSept 9, 2011

KRAKOW, Poland (AP) ― With crowds of tourists and a college-town atmosphere, Krakow ― once the capital of Poland ― has become a European hotspot.The center of it all is the centuries-old main square in the Old Town, or Stare Miasto, where brick streets are filled with restaurants, coffee shops, tren
See you in Cuba! It’s no ordinary island vacation

TravelSept 9, 2011

HAVANA ― The mojitos were in our hands, and we could see the shimmering blue of the Caribbean.But this was no ordinary island vacation.Television cameras whirred as a group of Americans checked into Havana’s stately Hotel Nacional, as history was being made ― by us.Except for a brief period from 200
New Books

BooksSept 9, 2011

A savage critique of China’s ‘great rise’Why China Will Never Rule the WorldBy Troy Parfitt(Western Hemisphere Press)The title of “Why China Will Never Rule the World” points to a provocative argument, but few readers will be prepared for just how damning an assessment author Troy Parfitt makes of a