Opinion
Tosca at the Staatsoper
On the 11th of October I decided to take my two dear, yet strong-minded, friends to another production of a Puccini opera. [more]
Why not sleep more, instead of buy more?
The Christmas business is stuck. Could it be that Germany has finally realised that mobile phones, Playstation 3 and modern television screens are made for inbreds? [more]
The Sound of the Gong
As a simple enthusiast I was chosen to attend the opera and write a review aimed at the everyday opera-goer, such as me. Nevertheless, I decided to bring along two friends of a more informed opinion;... [more]
From ‘station/street’ by Alistair Noon
Alistair Noon belongs to the English-speaking minority in central Brandenburg... [more]
Primary Colours' True Colours
The Zitadelle Spandau hosted an electro party this weekend. How many of us knew about it was clear from the turn out. Although perhaps it was because of the lost presence of a supposed party bus... [more]
Nothing is better than the brand of the bear, the bear of the Spree...
Berlin has slowly become a brand. The characteristic green and red "little men" on the traffic lights, the bears which invade this city, or simply the word "Berlin" are now more than just a souvenir.... [more]
Leinestraße
by Michael Haeflinger
where I live, piano slithers
through double thick windows as the sun
begins nudging the grey back ‘round the bend. [more]
