Koloniënpaleis

Het museum [Huis van Dijck] voor Midden-Afrika is een uniek historische locatie in de rustige, groene omgeving van Tervuren. Het is gemakkelijk bereikbaar en de huidige balzaal is nog steeds de oorspronkelijk feestzaal van het authentieke paleis uit de negentiende eeuw. Hier kunnen diners tot 300 personen en cocktails tot 600 personen plaatsvinden. In de zomer kan men genieten van het mooie terras met zicht op het park van Tervuren.

First, the banquet hall is part of the historic palace where the Royal Museum for Central Africa is housed. What’s more, the Royal Museum for Central Africa originated from the World Exhibition of 1897.

And too stimulate the interest in Belgium for its Congo Free State, Leopold II organised an exhibition. Congo exhibition in the Colonial Palace in Tervuren was part of this grand event. Furthermore, the enormous success led to the founding of the first Congo Museum in 1898. From the beginning, this institution received a scientific assignment. However, due to the rapid expansion of the collections, a larger building was necessary. So, in 1910 Albert I inaugurated the museum and bestowed the name after the Congolese independence. Source:www.huisvandijck.be

“ABC Gospel Choir made our wedding compleet at Colonial Palace in Tervuren – Belgium. It was a wonderful, soulful and unforgettable day.” Aagje & Robrecht, Brussels.

“De Smaakboulevard is een nieuw bruisend cultureel en culinair event aan de Amsterdamse Sloterplas en staat volgens de organisatie garant voor veel lekker ‘werelds’ eten. Culinaire ondernemers uit Amsterdam Nieuw-West en omgeving verwennen het publiek met het lekkerste streetfood uit verschillende streken. ‘Mondverwenners’ uit de buurt en daarbuiten prikkelen alle zintuigen, is de belofte.

Culinaire festivals schieten als paddestoelen uit de grond. Steeds meer mensen vinden het leuk om met voedsel en koken bezig te zijn en worden ‘voedselbewust’. Het festival De Smaakboulevard zet het grootste park van Amsterdam op een culinair podium. Op zondag 22 juni kan je van 14:00 tot 21:00 uur genieten van wereldse gerechten, lokale acts, muziek, dans, workshops en beeldende kunst voor jong en oud.” Gratis toegang. Voor meer informatie en de hele line-up: www.smaakboulevard.com

Experience Smaak Boulevard Sloterpark Foodfestival, where you can meet local talent and watch dynamic performances. Gospel songs. Before and during the festival on Sloterplas you can treat yourself to some amazing food and mouth-watering delights.  And if you’re in the mood you just might end up singing and swinging along to the Wazzup Singers! This is a great event for young, old and for the entire family. Don’t miss out on this FREE event!

Check out the below site for more information.

https://www.facebook.com/smaakboulevardsloterpark/

image credit (C) Dorytha – photographer

Experience the late Sunday Gospel Brunch at OSCAM Café, where local talent perform both traditional and contemporary Gospel songs. Before and during the show treat yourself to some amazing food mouth-watering delights. Don’t miss out! And if you’re in the mood you just might end up on stage waving a napkin and dancing off some of that delicious cuisine! This is a great event for young, old and for the entire family.

Check out the below site for more information.

Africa4u spoken word artist clover jean @ Schouwburg het Park

On June 28, 2019 the second edition of AFRICA4U Fashion show will be held. Last year was a huge success and this year promises to be even better. This African fashion, dance and market founded by De Bleeker Foundation invites you to come along.

Moreover, you can enjoy the fashion show and the amazing top African designs! Furthermore, there will be talented designers, Afrodance and spoken word poetry performances, including Clover Jean. And let’s not forget the extensive AFRICA4U market full of culture, tradition and beautiful people. See you there!

So, the organisers of the jazz concert have asked me to present the festival again. What’s more, I’ll be singing a few jazz standards from Ella Fitzgerald along with MDM Jazz Orkest.

But who will top the Duke op het Diemerplein stage bill in 2019? … Well, the 6th edition promises to be extra exciting this year. The acts headlining are the renowned Dutch Jazz singer Denise Jannah & the Ramón Valle Trio.  See you there!

JazzFestival Duke op het Diemerplein Line-up

Clover Jean – Presentatrice – Jazzfestival Duke op het Diemerplein

PROGRAM

Official opening Erik Boog, Mayor of Diemen

13.00     Armando Cairo quartet

14.00     Ramon Valle piano & lady of jazz – Denise Jannah

15.00     Celia Berkers & Boris Rodenko piano

15.30     Dweilorkest de Neuteblazers

16.00     Diemer Harmonie

16.45     Surprise act

17.00     Jazzorkest MDM speelt Mingus, Duke en Monk

17.45     The Bears Project

18.45     Amy Koopmanschap – Duke op het Diemerplein Jazz Award Ceremony

19.00     The Young Experience – Youth Jazz Bigband

20.00     End

Presenter         : Clover Jean 

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Shopping centre program

14.00     Leo Herzog quartet

15.00     Diemen music school

Breda Jazz Festival

Since 1971 the Breda Jazz Festival has grown into a magnificent four-day musical event
appealing to a wide audience. The kick-off is on Ascension Day, at 13.00 on the Grote
Markt. Four days later, on Sunday evening, the last notes are played.

Almost 20 stages

image credit (C) Dorytha – photographer

In the beginning, the ‘Turfschip’ (a former eventhall located at the Chasséveld) was the main center of of our festival. The outdoors concerts were mainly located on the Havermarkt and the Grote Markt. Nowadays, our festival counts almost 20 stages located throughout the city, each with its own characteristics and jazz style.

These outdoors concerts are free of charge and accessible for everyone. For some of our indoors concerts tickets are available. Every year at Easter Monday, the official ticket sale starts during the “Jazzin’ Around” event in the Ginneken-area in Breda.

What’s more, the menu showcases creative dishes, incorporating edible flowers, fresh herbs and seasonally grown produce, where possible organic and locally sourced. Furthermore, Eat Well Do Good have a separate children’s area and plenty of room outside for them to play safely. So, you can enjoy a relaxed, casual and stress-free dining experience.

A fun canal boat wedding in charming Amsterdam is many couples dream wedding! On the magnificent canal boat Ondine, a very special wedding shall take place. And as the officiant I have the honour to conduct the marriage ceremony.

Actually, the incredibly beautiful and very luxurious Amsterdam saloon boat Ondine is truly authentic. Built in 1909 on the famous Amsterdam wharf Kromhout, Rent A Boat Amsterdam is perfect for your wedding celebrations.

And with her splendid Javanese teak and classic features, the Lady Ondine provides a charming warm welcome to her guests. Equipped with all modern day facilities the Lady Ondine is a unique location for your big day. From a relaxing canal cruise to a luxurious haute cuisine dinner you and your guests will have a memorable trip of a lifetime.