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Angelika Evergreen

“Berlin Berlin”: The 1920s come back to life

On January 15, 2025, the musical "Berlin, Berlin" celebrated its premiere in the Museumsquartier Vienna, formerly known as the "Messepalast". The actual premiere of the still quite young piece, which is currently on tour, took place in the eponymous federal capital Vienna. In the 1920s in Berlin, there was a social upheaval and a cultural revolution. After the shock of the First World War, the then capital of the Reich experienced an explosion of creativity and joie de vivre, which was evident in the areas of art, music, fashion and dance. During this time, a groundbreaking cultural and social rise flourished in the Prussian capital. In art, culture, nightlife and social life, people rebelled and wanted to achieve change. Content and ensemble The musical conveys the feeling of the 1920s with the motto: "The night is worth a sin". The show takes you to the era of Berlin in the 1920s, where freedom, life and pleasure are the main focus. In this restless world we see beautiful sequined dresses that glitter in the frame light, lustful music and lyrics of various songs let the young people of that time give free rein to their feelings through dance and song. All social boundaries and norms disappear in the sinful night of Berlin and its clubs. The musical takes the characters away from their everyday lives and lets them enter the world of the "Roaring Twenties", into the ecstasy of the city of vice as it was then and still is today. Style icons such as Marlene Dietrich, the legendary entertainer of the Comedian Harmonists,

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“Holiday On Ice – No Limits” A show of superlatives

This year, HOI is celebrating its 80th anniversary and is setting new standards in live entertainment and green events. When the show "Holiday On Ice - No Limits" is reported on, keywords such as spectacular, unique, grandiose are used. So it was time to visit this show to take a closer look and see if it really delivers what it promises. On January 16, 2025, the time had come in Vienna. The premiere of the ice show attracted over 4000 visitors to the Vienna Stadthalle. Peter O'Keeffe, the producer of the show, wants to "abduct" the audience into a magical world full of imagination and innovation. He succeeds in doing this through the most diverse tricks of modern technology and, of course, the staging itself. The use of impressive technology alone makes the show a visionary highlight for young and old. In the castings for the actors in his shows, he rigorously selects the best of the best figure skaters. When and where: The spectacular show “Holiday on Ice – No Limits” can be seen in the Vienna Stadthalle from January 16th and until January 26th, 2025. There are other options in Innsbruck and various cities in Germany. Prices: Tickets for this show are available from 32 euros for adults. For children up to 15 years of age, half price. Children under 6 years of age, senior citizens over 65 years of age and wheelchair users can claim a discount. The entrance ticket for the show entitles all visitors to use the

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Billa Dubai slices: Is it worth it?

Dubai chocolate slices are now available in Vienna, for example, at the Rewe subsidiary Billa for 5,98 euros per unit. Can they meet expectations given the price? Each pack contains two pieces. The ingredients include cream, whipped cream, pistachio paste and more. The crunchy base structure is pleasant, not overly sweet and consists of a thin chocolate sponge base of around 5 mm thickness, a 1 cm layer of angel hair, another 1 cm layer of chocolate mousse with whipped cream and a glaze made of pistachios and chocolate. The dominant flavor of pistachios can be found in the 1 cm thick layer of angel hair and pistachios. The careful selection of high-quality ingredients and the balanced composition are testament to well-thought-out quality. All in all, I would briefly describe this outstanding product as a delicate angel hair pasta creation with a delicious pistachio cream on a wafer-thin chocolate sponge base and a fine chocolate glaze. This remarkable creation deserves an unreserved recommendation and is definitely worth indulging in. Carpe Diem.

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“Merci Udo”: A festival for all Udo Jürgens fans

For Udo Jürgens' 90th birthday, a special tribute concert called "Merci Udo - The Udo Jürgens Story" took place in the Vienna Stadthalle. This show was presented by the Udo All-Star Band under the direction of Bernhard Heher and Josef Pepe Schütz. The Udo Jürgens Story - his life, his love, his music were brought back to life thanks to the extraordinary support of Gabriela Benesch and Alex Parker. The gifted singer and Udo Jürgens interpreter sang his greatest hits and Gabriela Benesch told his best stories to go with them. Both performers led the audience through Udo's life in an elegant, humorous and passionate way that captivated the entire audience. Jenny Jürgens, daughter of Udo Jürgens, was also there and reported that the evening in honor of her father was great and that she enjoyed it very much. She also congratulated the brilliant protagonists of the evening and said it was a show that every Udo fan should attend. Udo Jürgens: From Carinthia to the world Udo Jürgens was born in Carinthia, in Klagenfurt, on September 30, 1934. His real name Jürgens Udo Bockelmann is known to every Udo fan. He was a world-famous Austrian singer, composer, lyricist, and a gifted pianist. He sang mainly in German, but he also delighted his fans with songs in English, French, and Italian. He sold an incredible 105 million records and was one of the best-known and most successful German entertainers. Jürgens' musical style was pop, chanson, jazz, and pop music. One of his greatest successes

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Highlight of fine cuisine in the heart of Klosterneuburg: “Das Kritz” in the Amtshaus

If you want to surprise your partner with an exceptional restaurant, you should take him or her to “Das Kritz”. This very small restaurant with around 30 seats is located in an exceptional setting in an office building. It is new, very elegant and freshly decorated. The room of this restaurant has a lot of natural light, due to a large number of windows. It is closed Monday to Tuesday. From Wednesday it is open to guests from 11:30 a.m. to 22:00 p.m. (kitchen until 21:11 p.m.). On Sunday from 30:17 a.m. to 00:14 p.m. (kitchen until 00:XNUMX p.m.). This gourmet ambience is characterized by its motto: “For us, enjoyment comes first: we rely on fresh ingredients, homemade Austrian cuisine and a warm atmosphere”. I can personally confirm this, because if you are looking for fresh cuisine with a small menu, this is the right place. The restaurateurs offer freshly tapped beer, which is rather unusual for a small restaurant. Furthermore, the feeling of being invited to a friend's house is conveyed, simply an atmosphere like at home. It is also worth mentioning that the operators allow the guest to see their partners and supplier list. For example, they order vegetables from Weingut Windisch, Transgourmet and Rungis Express. The meat is supplied by Wiesbauer, as well as Thorhof Fisch & Wild. They also get the fish from Thorhof Fisch & Wild, as well as Rungis Express. The "Kritz" works with seven different wineries: Niki Windisch, Weissinger, Edwin Weber, Kolkmann, K + K Kirnbauer, Krutzler, Zöhrer, Alphart, Thomas Schwarz. Bread and pastries are

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“Flashdance” – The musical based on the cult film: Must-See or not?

Shortly before Christmas 2024, the musical "Flashdance" produced by Showslot was on tour in Austria. Among other places, the show stopped in the federal capital Vienna and in Linz. Was the production, which is based on the cult film from 1983, able to live up to the audience's expectations? The production by the German entertainment company was shown in October 2024 at the Festspielhaus Bregenz, in October and November 2024 at the Helmut List Hall Graz, in December 2024 at the Wiener Stadthalle and in the Tips Arena Linz. With the two performances in Upper Austria, the Austrian tour is provisionally over. Showslot has not yet announced any new dates for the Alpine republic, Germany and Switzerland. However, this should follow soon. First, however, the production "Footloose" is scheduled to tour Austria. The musical production "Flashdance" is based on a film that was released in 1983. This has now achieved cult status and it is all the more surprising that no remake has managed to make it into cinemas to date. Instead, it has made it into theatres and event halls in the form of a musical. The differences between film and musical are, for various reasons, sometimes very extensive. Cult film from 1983 as inspiration The film was released in the United States in 1983. Jennifer Beals as Alex Owens enchanted the audience with her likeable, innocent, but at the same time seductive charisma. The 18-year-old welder named Alex Owens works in a Pittsburgh steel factory and dreams of becoming a professional dancer. The title song "what a feeling" by Irene Cara from the soundtrack of the same name reflects her love of dance.

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Jolanthe and the Nutcracker: Suitable for children or not?

The Vienna Volksoper and the Vienna State Ballet in cooperation with the Tokyo Nikikai Opera Foundation have produced a fairytale ballet in the form of a musical theater for the whole family entitled “Iolanta and the Nutcracker” by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. This piece is the result of a collaboration directed by Lotte de Beer, choreographed by Andrey Kaydanovskiy and conducted by Omer Meir Wellber. It is a mixture of the lyrical opera, the libretto by Tchaikovsky based on Henrik Hertz, the play King René's Daughter based on the German adaptation by Hans Schmidt and The Story of a Nutcracker by Alexandre Dumas (father) and The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by ETA Hoffmann. Daniel Kahneman once said “We are blind to our blindness.” This quote reflects the essence of the piece. Content of the piece The young woman Iolanta, the daughter of King René, lived a happy, carefree life. She played with her friends and worries were foreign to her. When she meets Vaudemont, her whole life changes. King René takes loving care of his daughter Jolanthe and hides from her that she cannot see. Ibn Hakia is said to have great healing powers and advises the king that his daughter must face her blindness by becoming aware of it and that way she can be healed. The king refuses him access and thus prevents his own daughter from recovering. Jolanthe has been promised to Robert, the Duke of Burgundy, as a future wife since she was a child, but his heart beats for someone else. Again, the knight Vaudemont falls in love with

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“Luxury enjoyment in the Mäci style”: This is how the Dubai donut from “Schachtelwirt” performs

There is currently a real "Dubai boom" in Europe, which started with a chocolate named after the UAE city. In the meantime, discount giants such as Aldi Süd ("Hofer" in Austria and Slovenia), bakeries, butchers and even petrol station chains have jumped on the trend. We just can't get enough of it! This trend has its origins in Dubai chocolate, which was created from three elements: chocolate, pistachio and angel hair. It hasn't stopped with the chocolate bar. Canned drinks, desserts in almost every Viennese coffee house, donuts at McDonalds or Dunkin Donuts have followed this trend. The fast food chain McDonalds is jumping on the "luxury Dubai cornucopia sweets" wave of the year. The fast food restaurant is bringing out its version in the form of a donut. As in the previous article about the Fresh Pistachio Dubai Edition drink, I want to keep you going with this donut. If you want to eat it, please put on your shoes and go to the nearest McDonald's of your choice. Now we would like to talk about the sweet temptation of the donut, which has an impressive 295 kilocalories and has been available in Austria since the beginning of December. The leek was accompanied by the donut ambassador Money Boy, an Austrian musician and influencer. The Tiktok generation immediately followed this trend and tried this donut. I asked some of these young people and their conclusion was: “Awesome donut”, “Finally, McDonald's is joining in”, “I could eat this donut every day”. So I also got in line at McCafé to try one. The McDonald's branches offer the donuts for around 3,20 euros, depending on the franchisee. On every McDonald's channel, as well as vending machines and

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In the test: “Dubai Drink”: Must Have or Fail of the Year?

Fresh Pistachio Dubai Edition: What makes it so unforgettable and does it keep its promises? For all foodies who don't know it yet, we have made a comparison of 6 Dubai foods to make it easier for you to buy the right Dubai chocolate. If you follow the social channels and call yourself a foodie, you have certainly already come into contact with the hype surrounding Dubai chocolate or similar product variations derived from it. For some time now, transparent plastic canned drinks have been available on the market under the name "Fresh Drinks". The Germany-based company has now also jumped on the "Dubai train" and is currently offering a special "Dubai Edition". Since December 30, 2024, this drink has also been available in branches of the German discounter Aldi Süd. Is it the luxury drink of the year? The "Fresh Pistachio Dubai Edition" drink is offered in a transparent plastic can that makes the contents visible. The manufacturer of the product tries to give the customer a unique drinking experience with a very unique, neon green color of the drink. This beautiful color also increased my interest in the product. I discovered it personally at a gas station. The manufacturer assures the consumer that their drink, the pistachios, which are bottled unsalted and without additional processing, offer a fabulous refreshment. Drink in a transparent plastic container In practice, however, this is not really relevant, because it is - to put it objectively - a bright green liquid, encased in a transparent container with a print and product information. Personally, I find the design very

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Vegan Planet: The fair where Johannes Rauch himself cooked

A few days ago, the tenth edition of the “Vegan Planet” trade fair took place at the MAK in Vienna. Angelika Evergreen was on site for Aviation.Direct Foodinsider and took a close look at the range on offer in a personal report. On November 16 and 17, a must-visit event for all vegans in Vienna took place. In the beautiful MAK - Museum of Applied Arts, “Vegan Planet” celebrated its tenth anniversary. Of course I was there. I am a flexitarian myself, and for those who don’t know what this term means, I’d like to explain it: Flexitarians are people who eat a predominantly vegetarian diet, but also eat high-quality, organically produced meat or fish, and sometimes dairy products such as butter or cheese. Most of them eat 80 percent plant-based food. Sometimes more, sometimes less - flexible, in other words. Around 100 exhibitors represented I visited the small trade fair myself on Saturday, November 16.11.2024, 2024 at lunchtime. The atmosphere that prevailed in the MAK was a positive surprise. All exhibitors were very relaxed, friendly and passed on these positive vibes to the guests of the "Vergan Planet 100". This paradise for vegans was a wonderful mix of sustainable products, plant-based enjoyment and inspiring ideas about what is possible in vegan cuisine. According to the organizer, around XNUMX exhibitors were represented. The fair was turned into a spectacle with hands-on workshops and competent specialist lectures. The offerings ranged from cosmetics, fashion, food to exciting discussions among the visitors present. The chairman of the Vegan

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