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Mtricht.com will move to Maestricht.net next week

Like mentioned last month Mtricht.com and Maestricht.net will be merged into one platform: Mtricht.com

In recent weeks members of Maestricht.net have probably noticed differences and adaptations to allow the merger. Adjustments are made to both design and language. Check the NL-info and EN-info section at Maestricht.net for… Continue

Added by Mtricht on August 8, 2010 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Maestricht.net and Mtricht.com join together in Mtricht.com

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Social networks Maestricht.net and Mtricht.com will be merged into one platform: Mtricht.com in the course of this month. By merging the two networks with increasing overlap, there will be more clarity for users and editors. The pillars of the new network will be the areas of overlap: integration issues, people, Maastricht area, arts and… Continue

Added by Mtricht on July 20, 2010 at 9:21pm — No Comments

Paintings, Sculptures and Drawings by Roy Lichtenstein on View at Museum Ludwig

COLOGNE.- The halftone dots used by Pop maestro Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997) are world famous. Taking motifs from the realms of comics and consumerism, Lichtenstein made paintings by piecing together dots and coloured surfaces. But a very different side of his work can be discovered at this exhibition in Museum Ludwig. Around 100 exhibits, chiefly large-scale paintings along with a number of… Continue

Added by Mtricht on July 14, 2010 at 9:52pm — No Comments

Spirito-Martini - Urban HotSpot in Brussels: From Church to Modern Nightclub

Although some could see this as sacrilegious, it's hard to deny that this church-turned-nightclub looks absolutely stunning. Entrepreneur Franseco Ravo purchased the church and hired Puresang Design Studio to create Spirito – Martini, a new urban hotspot in Brussels, Belgium.

Combining modern glamor with "gothic extravaganza," the space includes three bars with five different lounges and a private room. Guests… Continue

Added by Mtricht on June 23, 2010 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Show your solidarity with the Women In Black Maastricht on Thursday, June 24

Hello everyone,

We'd like to invite you to join us next Thursday on June 24, to come and show your solidarity for the Palestinian people. The vigil starts at 18.00 and lasts until 19.00 hrs, near the Stadhuis back entrance opposite the Forum.

Due to Israel's actions, based upon a firm conviction they act out of self-defence, the Palestinians have been robbed from their right to move about freely and other essential human… Continue

Added by Gina Vodegel on June 21, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Maastricht Region Expat Guide launched

The Maastricht Region Expat Guide called ‘Brigth site of life’ is a comprehensive guide to help newcomers feel at home in the Maastricht Region quickly. It contains everything one needs to know about the Maastricht Region, including insights into the the Netherlands.

The Expat Guide was produced in cooperation with Brainport Development N.V, the City of Maastricht, Maastricht University and the Maastricht Region Branding… Continue

Added by Mtricht on June 21, 2010 at 2:32pm — No Comments

Diving Into the History of Amsterdam’s Canals

In the 17th century, Amsterdam was a growing city. Foreign adventures and the colonial wealth they brought with them enriched a merchant class eager to display its might with opulent new homes outside the city’s inner core. The result was Amsterdam’s Grachtengordel, or canal belt. Three canals — the Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht — saw a building frenzy that created what is now one of the city’s most popular destinations.

If… Continue

Added by Mtricht on June 20, 2010 at 10:21pm — No Comments

Incredible Subway Art in Amsterdam by Million Dollar Design

Dutch design group Million Dollar Design won a competition to give a 30-year-old Amsterdam subway car a face-lift. Taking a worn-out grey background as a canvas, they transformed an old subway car into an incredible underwater world! Mermaids, sea turtles, eels, and octopuses are only a few creatures seen in this colorful fantasy.

Since the subway car has two compartments, the design group painted one predominantly green, giving the… Continue

Added by Mtricht on June 18, 2010 at 11:05pm — 1 Comment

Happy Doubt Day - Herakut Opens in Dusseldorf, Germany

Collaborative artists Herakut opened their show “Happy Doubt Day” a few days ago at Galerie Springmann.Varol in Dusseldorf, Germany. The exhibit features 20+ new canvas paintings, wood pieces, sculptures, and additional installations, showcasing herakut's unique, intensely original style.

Through the strength of their work, coupled with the demand for their style, Herakut have moved beyond producing strictly "street art," and are now… Continue

Added by Mtricht on June 17, 2010 at 12:01pm — No Comments

Samenloop voor Hoop 2010 Maastricht

SamenLoop voor Hoop Maastricht is een 24 uur durende wandelestafette waarbij wordt stilgestaan bij de strijd tegen kanker.

Teamleden lopen samen of om beurten rondjes op de atletiekbaan van Sportpark West in Malberg, Maastricht. Overledenen worden herdacht, het leven wordt gevierd en er wordt geld ingezameld voor onderzoek. Het belangrijkste is dat het een onvergetelijk weekend wordt, 19 en 20 juni 2010!!…

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Added by Mtricht on June 15, 2010 at 11:47am — No Comments

New photos M'tricht member Soraya Aboud

Photographer and M'tricht member Soraya Aboud added new work to our community.

Check out more work of Soraya at her M'tricht page

Feel free to show of your own work at Mtricht.com. We might… Continue

Added by Mtricht on June 15, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments

Get Your Work in the Guggenheim

Nothing gets me more excited than seeing creative ideas rise to the top and get the recognition it deserves. The Guggenheim Museum and YouTube must love this too because they've partnered up to discover new talent.

"The project, called YouTube Play and conceived as a biennial event, is intended to discover innovative work from unexpected sources. It is open even to entrants who don’t consider themselves artists, and actively encourages the participation of… Continue

Added by Mtricht on June 15, 2010 at 9:36am — No Comments

Women in Black Maastricht: 24th June

Once a month, Frances Scarrott holds a vigil in the tradition of the Women in Black, an initiative that started in Jerusalem, Israel to protest against war, ethnic cleansing and human rights abuse. "On Thursday 24th June, I will be protesting and asking people to boycott Israel. I will be at the back of the Stadhuis near H&M, from 18.00 until 19.00", says… Continue

Added by Gina Vodegel on June 9, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

The Dutch party leaders with the bare buttocks

The environmental organization Greenpeace ranked the programs of the national parties on a 'green scale'.

On the site ‘De Nederlandse politiek met de billen bloot‘ Jan-Peter Balkenende, Geert Wilders, Femke Halsema, Job Cohen, Mark Rutte, Alexander Pechthold literally expose their bottoms. As they strip you see their plans for the environment.

I myself have… Continue

Added by Mtricht on June 5, 2010 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Onbekende reisschetsen van Pieke Dassen ontdekt

In Pand 6211 Kunstkwartier in Maastricht wordt zaterdag een aan Pieke Dassen (1926-2007) gewijde tentoonstelling met onbekend werk geopend. Het betreft naast schilderijen voornamelijk schetsen die hij tijdens reizen in de omgeving van Maastricht, Egypte en Vietnam maakte. De beheerders troffen in dozen, mappen en ordners van de nalatenschap een ware schatkamer met onbekend werk aan.

Sourde: De Limburger

Added by Mtricht on May 19, 2010 at 6:50pm — No Comments

Sunweb tracker: solar energy innovation from Heerlen/Aachen

Recently the mayors of Heerlen and Aachen opened the Sunweb solar tracker at Solland Solar. Unique in its kind, the solar tracker follows the movement of the sun to maximize energy output based on the available sunlight.

The Sunweb technology, developed by Solland Solar (Heerlen/Aachen) in cooperation with research institute ECN, enables Solland to significantly increase the efficiency of solar panels and thereby make a big step forward in reducing the costs of solar energy. The… Continue

Added by Mtricht on May 19, 2010 at 6:39pm — No Comments

Tempura of Black Pudding

It's a traditional winter dish. "Bloedworst" or Black Pudding. They usually serve it with slices of apple and onions and some bread. Like this, it's not a light meal. So, what can we do to change that?

Tempura! Now generally considerd typical Japanese but originally from Portugal, this way of preparing food ensures a certain degree of healthy, crispy, low-fat… Continue

Added by Gina Vodegel on April 23, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Being Frank by Nigey Lennon: now available as e-book

The passing of time can both be significant and irrelevant depending on what position you'd take when reviewing certain issues in life. The internet, for instance, changes very rapidly. Information that wasn't at hand a week ago, can all of a sudden be available in numerous pages, elegantly coughed up by your favorite search engine and its not lesser spin-offs: as if the internet is a… Continue

Added by Gina Vodegel on April 4, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Another wounded badger found in snare in Eben Emael!

Amper enkele dagen nadat er een das in een strop te Eben Emael werd gevonden, werd er door boswachters een tweede gewonde das aangetroffen in een strop te Eben Emael. De reden waarom dit pas vandaag bekend kon worden gemaakt, is omdat de jachtwachter het eerlijk heeft opgebiecht. Dat vergde enige tijd en… Continue

Added by Gina Vodegel on March 23, 2010 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Thank you for signing the petition!

(click image for article) It's been a month since the regional newspaper La Meuse published a story about the badger in the snare. We hereby present a Dutch translation that will soon be followed by an English one. What is interesting in this article, is that the words from the game warden contradict various facts… Continue

Added by Gina Vodegel on March 20, 2010 at 6:54pm — No Comments

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