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| English Language Theatre Festival: EAST WEST EAST
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 As part of The Hague Festivals in June, Stichting The English Theatre (STET) presents East West East, a unique English language theatre festival.
Theatre companies TUSK and White Mahogany, run by two women who have earned their place within the international theatre scene, have joined forces with two productions: Chekhov Times Three and Petya’s Story. [more] |
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| Gemeente and Radio NL Launch International Debates on Peace and Justice
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The Hague Gemeente and Radio Netherlands Worldwide have joined forces to launch a series of five debates focusing on international justice and peace. 'The Hague Debates' will be held in different languages and admission is free. The first debate will take place in the Peace Palace on 22 May and will examine the application of international law on populations displaced by climate change. [more] |
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| Public Warned of Dangerous Coastal Conditions
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| The Royal Netherlands Lifeboat Society has issued a warning to beach-goers for the next few days. The combination of an easterly wind and heavy seas could be very dangerous for people using inflatable air beds for floating off the beach. |
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| Police to Create Public Database for Stolen Art
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| Later this year, the police will create a database for registering information about stolen art. The data be available to the public, art organisations, the Inland Revenue and Customs. [more] |
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| Museum News: Oyen Brothers Offer Double Talent and Double Vision
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 The Gemeentemuseum has organised an inspired exhibition featuring the artwork of identical twins David and Pieter Oyens. Dutch by birth and nearly lifelong inhabitants of Brussels, the brothers were inspired by that city's international flair and bohemian circles. Step back in time and experience what is now the seat of pan-Eurocracy: scenes of the joie de vivre in Brussels in the 19th century. [more] |
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| Benoordenhout: Music and Outdoors – No Dutch Required
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| Two years ago in May, while bicycling past Arendsdorp (a park in Benoordenhout) on a beautiful pre-summer day, I heard music. We had nothing to do, so my children and I made a detour to follow the music. That was around 1pm. At 6 that evening we finally made our way home. It was Mothers’ Day, and my young children had exhausted their ability to focus on this fact by breakfast. The rest of the day, though, was a gift to all of us. [more] |
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| Schiphol Baggage Handlers to Strike
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| The personnel of Menzies Aviation, who supply baggage and passenger handling services to Schiphol, are to go on strike on Friday for an indefinite period. [more] |
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| Council Rejects Duinrell Expansion
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| The Council of State has rejected plans by theme park Duinrell in Wassenaar to build a roller coaster and holiday homes on part of the land it owns in the dunes. [more] |
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| PGS International 5 in Big Westland Win
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With only two weeks until the end of the season, the emphasis was on enjoying the weather and having a bit of fun on the football pitch. The 2nds finished off their unfortunate end to their programme with a 2-0 loss away at KMD; the 1sts also took it easy on their opponents losing 2-1 at Schipluiden; but the 5ths bagged a great 5-1 win away at Naaldwijk. The Sunday team also won, keeping their tilt at the title going. [more] |
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| International Multi-Media Quiz Night Sponsored by Octagon Professionals
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 After the success of last October's International Multimedia Quiz night, TheHagueOnLine is hosting another quiz night on Thursday 22 May at 20:00 in the Fiddler pub. Quiz master Paul Brewin invites international organisations and individuals to enter teams. The prize for the winning team, courtesy of Octagon Professionals, will be tickets in see John Mayer at the Picnic in the Park event on Sunday 22 June. [more]
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| Images International Photo Club
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| Started in 1984, Images International Photography Club is a well established group of over 60 enthusiastic photographers of all levels, from novice to expert. The monthly club nights are held in the lounge area of the Café-Restaurant Gember, located at the Museum of Photography in The Hague. [more] |
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| Little Interest in Commemoration of Pim Fortuyn
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| Fame is fleeting and memories are short. The assassination of flamboyant politician Pim Fortuyn six years ago made world headlines, threw the Netherlands into confusion and altered the face of Dutch politics. [more] |
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| Casema Offers to 16 May 2008
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| Casema offers TV, internet and digital telephone services to the greater The Hague area. Below is a summary of the current offers, valid until 16 May 2008. [more] |
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| The Best Of Reggae Dancehall In The Paard
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 On Saturday 17 May, Sizzla, one of the influential leaders of conscious reggae dancehall will be skanking/performing in the Paard. Emerging in the latter half of the 90’s, he helped lead dancehall back to the musical and spiritual influence of roots reggae and heavily Rastafarian subject matter. Among Jamaican artists, he is revered as a brilliant and passionate performer. [more]
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| The Next Feel at Home Fair Creates a Buzz in the Air
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 The Carlton Ambassador hotel in The Hague buzzed with anticipation for the Feel at Home in the Hague - The International Community Fair 2008 Fair. On Friday, 25 April, TheHagueOnline kicked off preparations for its third annual fair, which will take place on Sunday, 21 September at the Atrium in City Hall in The Hague. [more] |
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| The Music in Mike's Head This May
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| Local music scene maestro Mike Grunfeld gives us the latest lowdown on upcoming May music gigs - and there are many Kiwis among them! [more] |
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| City Dune Walk
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| On Sunday 18 May, learn about The Hague's natural setting and its history on the annual Dune Walk. A 7 km stroll through the most scenic areas of The Hague, this is a great chance for the whole family to enjoy the spring weather. [more] |
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| Filmhuis Review: It’s a Free World
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 The Filmhuis is currently featuring 'It's a Free World', British director Ken Loach's latest film. Though it might not be the first film inspired by the EU's influence on boundaries, economies and identity, all projected onto the class strata of Britain, I consider it the best attempt yet to wrap all of this into a gripping, authentic narrative. [more] |
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