88-year-old Jaap Hilbers is retiring from playing the saxophone after more than 70 years, including 60 years with the music association St. Caecilia in Heemskerk. His final performance will take place this Saturday at the Heemskerk town hall during a jubilee celebration for Cultuurhuis Heemskerk.
Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
A performance by DJ Paul Kalkbrenner at Theater Amsterdam was disrupted by pepper spray on Thursday night, resulting in at least one reported robbery. Organizers believe criminal gangs use this tactic to cause panic and steal valuables from attendees, a recurring problem during large events like the Amsterdam Dance Event.
A new afternoon dance party called Matin80s is coming to Club Baggerbeest in Amsterdam on November 15. The event features music from the 1980s and concludes at 19:00, allowing attendees to enjoy the festivities while still having a full evening ahead.
Journalists discussed current policy challenges in Amsterdam, including the effectiveness of the 30 km/h speed limit and a potential ban on single-use packaging. The panel also reviewed Mayor Halsema's leadership and the struggling reorganization of the municipal civil service.
Booking agent and manager Anna Knaup reflects on her essential role in the inception of the Amsterdam Dance Event. She contrasts the underground atmosphere of the nineties with the massive, multi-billion dollar commercial industry that has since emerged.
Haarlem native Anniek Pheifer will appear in the new unscripted comedy show Wat speelt er, hosted by Patrick Lodiers. The program, which debuts on NPO1 on October 29, features performers improvising scenes based on current weekly news events.
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