http://www.xpatloop.comhttp://www.xpatloop.com/images/xs_logo.gifhttp://www.xpatloop.com/Expat Life in Budapest, Hungary - News, Events, Movies, Restaurants, Jobs, Schools, Sport, Clubs in the Hungarian Capital© Copyright, 2007 XpatLoop.comen-ENinfo@xpatloop.com"While the name of the Leipzig School sounds more and more familiar to art lovers, and its influence on other artists is becoming common knowledge, few people have in fact seen the original works, and few are aware that the art of Leipzig equals a visual idiom that is colourful, eye-catching, entertaining, and at the same time, thought-provoking.http://xpatloop.com/news/the_leipzig_phenomenon_mucsarnok_until_18_mayFri, 16 May 2008 05:40:00 GMT"The International Women’s Club Association of Budapest (IWCA) annual ball is always a great night to remember. The date this year is 17 May, the festivities include live entertainment, dancing, French wine and a 3 course dinner.http://xpatloop.com/news/iwca_annual_charity_ball_james_bond_from_budapest_with_love_marriott_hotel_17_mayFri, 16 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT"Founded in 1957, the Danube Folk Ensemble presents their unique repertoire of Hungarian folk at the Duna Palota in Budapest. After the show, you are invited to a cruise trip with a delicious dinner of traditional Hungarian and European style food.http://xpatloop.com/news/danube_folk_ensemble_with_dinner_and_cruise_danube_palace__19_mayFri, 16 May 2008 03:00:00 GMT"A Honvéd Ensemble and National Dance Theatre co-production The authors have turned to Géza Gárdonyi’s masterpiece Stars of Eger, one of the most famous historical novels in the Hungarian language.http://xpatloop.com/news/stars_of_egerFri, 16 May 2008 02:55:00 GMT"Johannes Brahms (1833–1897) the German composer was one of the greatest figures of the Romantic era and yet in Hungary, people often think that his music is too serious, tiring to listen to and for initiated ears only. This concert aims to prove that this is pure fiction.http://xpatloop.com/news/an_optimistic_requiem_festival_theatre_17_mayFri, 16 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT"For the second year running Malév has announced its "Flight Attendants of the Year". The ten stewards and stewardesses considered to be the best the company has based on their activities over the past year were congratulated by Géza Fehérváry, the airline's deputy CEO, and Éva Molnár, head of the Flight Attendants Department.http://xpatloop.com/news/flight_attendants_of_the_year_at_malévFri, 16 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT"The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble presents their great show combining folklore with classical music at the Theatre Budai Vigado in Budapest.http://xpatloop.com/news/hungarian_state_folk_ensembleFri, 16 May 2008 01:50:00 GMT"The popular “Palace of Delights” series continues every Sunday, welcoming children and parents keen to experience handicrafts, educational activities, logical games, intelligent quizzes and various theatre performances. Entry is free.http://xpatloop.com/news/palace_of_delights_at_palace_of_arts_every_sundayFri, 16 May 2008 01:42:00 GMT"Called „the most exciting open air museum in Eastern Europe”, Budapest’s Statue Park or Memento Park gives home to the propaganda statues raised during the Communist Era. Such names as Lenin, Marx and Engels, Dimitrov and Ostapenko are represented in the park, along with memorials to The Soviet Soldier, the Communist Martyrs, and the Republic of Councils.http://xpatloop.com/news/a_walk_in_communisms_statue_parkFri, 16 May 2008 01:00:00 GMT"Shakespeares tragic drama of the star-crossed young lovers Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet is best remembered for the famous balcony scene. Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet are teenagers who fall deeply in love but their families are bitter enemies.http://xpatloop.com/news/romeo_and_juliet_operetta_theaterFri, 16 May 2008 01:00:00 GMT"The Schengen rules that have come into force at Ferihegy airport from the start of this year’s summer timetable have brought changes to the operations of Malév and its passengers.http://xpatloop.com/news/malév_passengers_need_to_note_schengen_changeoverFri, 16 May 2008 01:00:00 GMT"Tucked on a peaceful little square next to the giant City Hall, and flanked by gourmet salami and cheese shops, this classy café features international cuisine with several seating options (out on the square, in the coffee-house interior, upstairs in the non-smoking section, or down in the wine cellar).http://xpatloop.com/news/gerlóczy_café_is_more_stylish_intimate_and_upscale_than_centrál_kávéházFri, 16 May 2008 01:00:00 GMT"Sensation show was organized in the Budapest Arena in Budapest.The Sensation was first introduced to the audiences in Holland in 2000; it was a memorable and enjoyable event. The first party entertained over 20 thousand people.http://xpatloop.com/news/sensation_white_budapest_2008Fri, 16 May 2008 01:00:00 GMT"Do you wish to make more out of your life in Hungary? This Professional Women's Association event, on Monday 19 May, is open to both sexes. It will take the format of an interactive workshop and includes a Buffet dinner.http://xpatloop.com/news/pwa_event_how_to_feel_at_home_wherever_you_areThu, 15 May 2008 11:00:00 GMT"After the festival line-up made public a couple of weeks ago, VOLT Festival organizers have just announced brandnew celebrity recruits: beside 250 other artists performing between 2nd and 5th of July, Soproni Main Stage will host Manu Chao Radio Bemba Sound System and Cyppress Hill!http://xpatloop.com/news/manu_chao_and_cypress_hill_at_volt_festivalThu, 15 May 2008 10:55:00 GMT