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An interview with Kirsten Spuijbroek
Kirsten Spuijbroek, September 5, 1981 location: centre/north, Rotterdam time: August, 27, 2011 website: kirstenspuijbroek.nl, zward.com I was lucky to meet Kirsten at De Schouw during one of their amazing ‘gallery’ openings and she was wearing a necklace (looked like the wing from a robot made out of a beautiful, foggy resin) and I was...
A day in the life of Eva Peters
Eva Peters is the owner of the Rotterdam based PR agency: Public_ Public_ brings a breath of fresh air to the world of PR, by creating meaning, impact and relations for lifestyle-oriented messages that matter. Eva lives in Rotterdam West Public_ office at Mauritsweg Loves Paris Can’t cook Coffee to go The UEB West...
Stories from Rotterdams gardens
My view on Rotterdam, the city I’ve been living in for the last decade, has definitely changed the past 2 years. While studying and working in different areas throughout Rotterdam I really saw the city as something I had to cycle through to get from A to B. (And of course I got to know...
The UN-reviewables
8 out of ten, 3 stars out of 5, ‘likes’. Ratings, everyone’s doing it. Regardless of whether it’s an object, a service, a form of entertainment, a place or even a person, we are reviewing it. Whatever it is, you don’t have to look far to find out what other people think of it. But...
A food lover’s guide to Katendrecht – Rotterdam’s tasty south side
Photo: Marcel Otterspeer Fotografie If you are living in Rotterdam and belong to the group of people that think: ‘I’ve heard good stuff about Katendrecht but never went there. It’s so far!’, then you’re in luck. Here’s some top tips that will definitely make you want to run, cycle or swim across the Maas immediately....
A day in the life of Okkie Vijfvinkel
Okkie Vijfvinkel; DJ, Graphic Designer, Father of 2 and happily married. Who doesn’t know Okkie, he’s one of those faces you will come across a lot if you’re exploring Rotterdam nightlife. He has played almost everywhere in our lovely city. Besides that, he’s just a very nice guy. We asked him about his favorite places in Rotterdam. ...
Tropical Rotterdam
Rotterdam can be welcoming in its summer. There are hours of daylight. You go to bed, it is still bright outside. Neighbors arrange plastic furniture along the sidewalk, crowds descend upon a few city parks, you bicycle along under trees that are heavy and green. But the summer is short and Rotterdam is otherwise rarely...
Tineke – Café De Schouw
They know what you want to drink, when you need a good conversation or just a quiet drink. They make the bars of Rotterdam worth your stay and spending your last pennies. Meet the most hospitable, famous and seasoned bartenders of Rotterdam in a series made by journalist Ellen Mannens en photographer Jurgen Dorrenboom. Who...
A day in the life of Gyz La Riviere
Gyz La Rivière (1976, Rotterdam) is one of the two HuMobisten and also works as a solo artist. Art started playing a role in his life when he started skateboarding in 1987. Skateboarding opened a door to a whole new World for him.
Some tips your belly will thank you for.
I am happy to announce Anastasia de Ruyter as our first themed city guide. As one of the ladies who run ‘Lof der Zoetheid’, you know you can trust her to guide us through the maze of cultural Rotterdam.
An interview with Daan Botlek
Daan Botlek, born July 8, 1977 location: Daan’s anti-squat houseboat in Spaanse Polder, Rotterdam time: April 7, noon, 2011 More Pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/botlek
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We Own Rotterdam (new events)
- BIRD presents Zwart Licht – Album Release 21 mei 2012
- SODA | STUDIO BARNHUS 21 mei 2012
- Parfum de BoemBoem 21 mei 2012
- The Wizard of Oz on the Heemraadsplein 20 mei 2012
Vers Beton (nl)
- Skatepark dicht: renovatie of einde verhaal door wanbeleid? 17 mei 2012
- Voor welke button kiezen we? 16 mei 2012
- Het geheugenverlies van Rotterdam 16 mei 2012
- Verwende Kutduiven In Zicht 11 mei 2012
