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ORANGE CINEMA – July 27 – August 20

July may be coming to an end but there is still plenty of summer fun to be had in Basel. One of the best outings is Orange Cinema, outdoor movies in the Muensterplatz. Don’t miss this for a fun outdoor experience. This weekend’s offerings include: Saturday, July 29 – “Match Point” with Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Scarlett Johansson Sunday, July 30 – “My Super Ex-Girlfriend” with Uma Thurman and Luke Wilson Monday, July 31 - The classic “Pink Floyd – The Wall” with Bob Geldof, Kevin McKean, Bob Hoskins Tickets are CHF 19. For more information, a complete list of movies, and to purchase tickets, visit the website: http://www.orangecinema.ch/en/basle.htm

SWISS CONFEDERATION DAY CELEBRATIONS – July 31 & August 1

Head to the Rhine to enjoy the Swiss Confederation Day celebrations! This two- day event will feature live music from different bands, acrobatics, and fireworks over the Rhine river. For complete details, visit the website: http://www.basel.ch/en/events/up_to_date/swiss_national_day?ctool_pic_id=0

RIVER MUSIC – July 31 – August 23

The Rhine (Klein Basel side) is also the place to be to enjoy local and international bands this summer. The three-week “Im Fluss” (in the river) program features live performances on the Rhine. Returning for the seventh time, this year the program is being run in collaboration with the film festival “Volts & Visions.” On Monday, July 31 head to the river to hear the following bands: 4th Time Around ,19:00 (Alternative Country & Neofolk) Mojo Swamp, 20:10 (Blues, Country, Folk) For a complete list of performers visit the website: http://www.imfluss.ch/basel_programm.php

BEHIND BARS - TICKETS ON SALE

Beginning August 2, tickets will be on sale for two one-act plays collectively called “Behind Bars.” Semi-Circle, Basel’s English language theater group, presents the event which includes David Campton’s highly successful and thought provoking “The Cagebirds” and John H Newmeir’s hilarious “Baby Sitting Calvin” in the original English versions at Das Neue Theater am Bahnhof Dornach. Performance dates: September 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th.starting at 19:30 Tickets: CHF 25 (Students CHF 20) on sale at Bider & Tanner, Aeschenvorstadt 2, Basel (tel: 061 206 99 93) For more information visit the website: www.semi-circle.ch

WINE TASTING AND MORE IN SOUTHERN SWITZERLAND

A wine tasting and visit to the wine cellars of the Mendrisiotto is just one of the many events planned in the Mendrisiotto and Lower Ceresio region of Switzerland over the summer months. For more information about this beautiful region and events planned there, visit the website: http://www.mendrisioturismo.ch/contenuto.asp?nid=6&lid=1

SHOP TIL YOU DROP - FOXTOWN!

While you’re in the area, don’t miss the chance to do some shopping! Switzerland’s Foxtown designer outlet mall was featured in a recent edition of the Wall Street Journal – and for good reason! A 10-minute car ride from Lugano and about an hour’s drive from Milan, Foxtown features 130 stores on four floors offering such brands as Gucci, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent, Emporio Armani and Versace as well as Esprit, Guess and Replay all at great discount prices. To read the complete article visit the website (subscription may be required): http://online.wsj.com/wsjgate?subURI=%2Farticle%2FSB115222976981100143-email.html&nonsubURI=%2Farticle_email%2FSB115222976981100143-lMyQjAxMDE2NTIyODIyMjg5Wj.html

Foxtown Factory Stores
Via Angelo Maspoli 18
Mendrisio
41-848-828-888
www.foxtown.ch

SPORTMUSEUM SCHWEIZ

If your kids – or you – can’t get enough of sports, make time to visit the Swiss Sports Museum. Located in Basel, it provides a look at a cross-section of sport and games over three centuries. It also features changing temporary exhibitions. The current exhibition (through December 14) is Fussballfieber or Football Fever. For more information visit the website (German only): http://www.swiss-sports-museum.ch/museum/oeff.htm

Sportmuseum Schweiz
Missionsstr. 28 | CH - 4055 Basel
Phone: + 41 61 261 12 21
Tram 3 to Pilgerstrasse

MAIL MATTERS

The Swiss Post is great, but sometimes you need speedier delivery. If you’re looking for an express courier in Basel, look no further than the SBB. The global delivery service DHL has a service center in the lower level of the Swiss train station. Simply take the escalators down from the main station area for help in meeting your mailing needs.

DHL
Bahnhof SBB
Centralbahnstrasse 20
4051 Basel

BASEL RESTAURANTS MADE EASY

It’s too hot to cook! Luckily there is a very good site providing information in English or German about restaurants in Basel. The site organizes restaurants by location or by type of cuisine and is updated frequently. Visit Basel Restaurants at: http://www.basel-restaurants.ch/english/index.html.

APARTMENT AVAILABLE - RIEHEN

A spacious apartment is immediately available in Riehen. The apartment is very large with a living room, kitchen, 2 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite) and a storage room. Total floor space is 92 square meters on the top floor. The rent is CHF1500 per month with a low deposit. The location is Baselstrasse 67, Riehen. It overlooks the Beyeler Foundation, and the number 6 tram stop is 30 seconds away. Remember, taxes are also lower in Riehen! Please contact Elise McManus at elise.mcmanus@syngenta.com This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it for more information.

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