Oct. 12, Notes for Adenaur- a portrait from Hans-Peter Shwarz
European University of Tirana, Central Hall at 12 p.m.
The Conrad Adenauer Foundation and the European University in Tirana will be introducing the Albanian translation of the book ‘’Notes on Adenaurer’’ by Hans-Peter Shwarz, the most renowned expert on the figure. In a biographical essay he explores the complex personality and political achievements of the founder of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Oct. 12, Exhibition of ‘’Ruth Wolf-Rehfeldt: Collages and Editions’’
National Arts Gallery of Tirana at 7 p.m.. The exhibition will be open until Jan. 12, 2019
Ruth Wolf-Rehfeldt is a German artist which has experimented and worked on the border between visual poetry and abstract art. By the beginning of 1970s, she started to create graphics on an Erika typewriter. Out of her hands, the black and red symbols of the typewriter turn into dynamic waves, a stream of symbols and poetry structures built with punctuation marks and letters. She spread her works globally to ‘Mail Art’ artists.
The artistic work of Ruth Wolf-Rehfeldt is closely linked to the history of Germany’s division. Living and working in the ex- Democratic Republic of Germany, she expressed her percepted oppression through graphics of cages and towers. Her studio in Eastern Berlin turned into a meeting space for the local and international contemporary artists. After the fall of Berlin’s wall, Wolf-Rehfeldt decided to stop her work on the thought that they weren’t necessary any longer.
This is the first exhibition in Western Balkans from Wolf-Rehfeldt’s works. The exhibition is curated by Sven Spieker and architect Johanna Meyer-Grohbrugge.
Oct. 12, Youth 4UM
At Tirana International Hotel
Western Balkans Youth Cooperation Platform (WBYCP), a regional platform for youth cooperation, announced a competition lasting from May 21 until July 2, 2018, for ‘’Three reasons to stay in my country.’’ Youth aged between 16-24 participated, and two winners from each country of WBYCP will be invited in Tirana for youth exchange. They will be sharing their viewpoints and perspectives on their country’s development in a Youth4UM, and share their thoughts and ideas with their colleagues, EU representatives, regional and national institutions.
Oct. 12-13, DIHA-Oktoberfest
At Mak Hotel in Tirana, 7 p.m.
The German Association for Industry and Trade in Albania (DIHA) will be hosting the tradition of Oktoberfest at Mak Hotel, bringing Tirana the aura of ‘Wiesn.’
DIHA will be bringing German beers, traditional food and the Bavarian charm. Glaudi Blos’n, a music band based in Munich will be playing in both nights, making sure they provide the authentic and loose aura. 500 seats in tables are in stock, a large dancing floor and an outdoors environment.
A unique sponsoring concept is in hand for various companies that want to introduce their products closer to the vast audience. Tickets can be bought near DIHA.
Oct. 15, Literary reading with writer Sandra Hoffmann
Youth Canter ‘Arka’ in Shkoder at 6 p.m.
Oct. 24, at Hemingway Bar in Tirana, 7 p.m.
When Paula dies, she takes a secret with her in the other world. Her daughter and granddaughter will never know who their father and grandfather was. With bravery and tenderness, Sandra Hoffmann tells the story of her grandmother Paula, by opposing to silence’s power the clout of speech.
Sandra Hoffmann is a free writer and teaches creative writing. She won the Thaddaus-Troll award for her novel ’What will he miss when he’ll die’ from 2012. In 2018 she was awarded with Hans-Fallada from the city of Neumunster. Her novel ‘Paula’ will be published this October in Albanian.
Oct. 16/17/19/20, Dogfall- Theatre, Discussion, Reconciliation
Oct. 16 & 17 at Metropol Theatre, 1 p.m., for pupils and high school students
Oct. 19 & 20 at Metropol Theatre, 7 p.m., for the public
The western Balkans and Albania face challenges like the reflection for war and peace, confronting the past, recognition of neighbours, reconciliation cases, and building a common future. On the framework of the 100th anniversary of WWI ending, Dogfall will be staged. The play from Australian author Caleb Lewis discusses these topics in a setting of German-French issues and reconciliation, prior and after the war. The play is directed by Stefan Capaliku and will be touring around Albania in the hope of open discussions and reflecting. Talks with the director, actors, representatives of German and French embassies, and RYCO will be held after the show.
Oct. 17, Career Orientation Day
At Nehemiah Gateway Albania in Bucimas, Pogradec, at 2 p.m.
Youth from Pogradec are invited at Nehemiah Gateway Albania campus to participate in discussions regarding careers in local companies, and where they will be informed on studying opportunities at Universities ‘Fan Noli’ in Korce and ‘Nehemiah Gateway’ in Bucimas. Various entrepreneurs and university representatives will be introducing their work and programs, and will be advising the interested on studying and qualifications. They will also help them with choosing their study or professional majors. The event will also provide entertaining events.
Oct. 18, Travel and environmental journalism of Albanian Alps
At Millenium Cinema in Tirana, 7 p.m.
In the framework of the program for biodiversity preservation in rural Albania, a summer school was held in Valbona on the ‘travel and environmental journalism of Albanian Alps.’ The program was financed by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and was organized by GIZ and the Albanian Ministry of Tourism and Environment. The participants touched topics related to tourism and environment, and turned them into media pieces with the help of the professors. The event will be an exhibition comprised of videos, photographs and articles made in the summer school, adjusted for online and press media, as well as radio.
