22 May, 2012: Bernard Reuter, plus prize draw, special events and much, much more

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First off, why not bring a bit of colour into your life with the English Show’s Cultural Calendar, detailing fun stuff in and around Basel. Plus, there’s more of the same going on in nearby France and Germany in our ‘Over the Borders’ feature.

What else? Well, there’s the Basel Report, the Swiss News Wrap with Andrew Brown, plus Jake’s very own take on the week’s sports happenings.

Bernard Reuter of Galerie Art & Context 101This week’s special guest is Bernard Reuter, originally from Germany, but much-travelled and now an art promoter living right here in Basel. His recently-founded gallery Art & Context 101 in Basel, is currently featuring 'Heoes,' a unique look at individuals called heroes by some and enemies by others.

And, as ever, easy-listening music, especially chosen this week to mark the work of Robin Gibb and Donna Summer, two of the industry’s greats who died this past week.

AND, for 4 lucky listeners: free tickets in The English Show draw for not one, but two top class gigs later this week: two tickets for this Saturday’s Bubbles, Burlesque & Bonbons evening at Basel's Sudhaus, and two more for ‘Neon Indian’ playing on Thursday at the Hinterhof. Pretty good, eh?

And lastly, details of two special events. First, the celebrations on 2^nd June on the Rhine in Basel and other locations in the area to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 60 years on the British throne. Second, one day later, this year’s Expat Expo on June the 3^rd at the Basel Congress Centre where you can see a wide range of organisations and businesses dedicated to the needs of expat residents.

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15 May 2012: Sue Style, Natashia of AntiSam, John Banville

 This week, Ciaran was in conversation with The English Show's very own resident kitchen queen, Sue Style. This month, Sue turns her attention to Mexican food, and she should know: she lived there for years, and even wrote her first book about the exciting food to be found there (and in Basel too!). Lip smackin' stuff.

Natashia of AntiSam came to the studio and explained to Christi about her upcoming event: Bubbles, Burlesque and Bonbons on May 26 at the SUD Haus. She spoke about the fully orchestrated theme, including one interesting snippet about a Burlesque Academy in Geneva. 

The last show like this sold out and we will be giving away a free pair of tickets on next weeks show!

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Irish Penmaster John BanvilleBasel was on the travel agenda this past week of well-known Irish fiction writer, John Banville. Taking time out from his hometown of Dublin, he visited our very own Literature House in Barfüssergasse to read some extracts from his latest book and talk to some of Switzerland’s fans of his lilting, allegoric style.

Ciaran was there, and so was Andrew...

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8 May 2012 Jeanne Heinzer, Dana Willis, Faiz Kermani, Christine Whitebread & Benedikt Vonder Mühll

Many wonderful guests on the show tonight, bringing news and goodies to you, our listener!

Woman's Professional Jeanne HeinzerKiwi Jon spoke with Jeanne Heinzer, the President of the Professional Womens Group Basel. They are there to help professional women network in the region with other English speakers. Listen to the podcast below to find out about next week's meeting that you can attend!

Christine Whitebread, Faiz Kermani & Dana Willis, with The English Show’s own Gaynor Dunraven peeping out from behind a mike.Gaynor had quite a crowd in the studio tonight promoting a fabulous English Book sale. A staggering 10,000 books will be on sale from a staggeringly low 2 CHF! Listen to Gaynor's interview with Dana Willis (American Womens Club), Faiz Kermani (Centrepoint) & Christine Whitebread (GGG). Also in collaboration with this event is the Anglican Church in Basel. 

The Bar Rouge at the Messeplatz is hosting a series of jazz concerts on Monday evenings right up until summer. Anna spoke to the organiser of the concerts, Benedikt Vonder Mühll, who is a bass player here in Basel. For this concert series, he’s organising a new trio every month, with a tribute to different musicians every month, from Duke Ellington to Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles. Enjoy music, drinks and a splendid view over the city!

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