Wine in a cellar. (source: SME - Jozef Jakubčo)
LAST CHANCE
Inspired by the wheel
A symbol of progress, the wheel has served humankind for thousands of years. Its motif can be found in many places, such as embroidery, pottery wheel, and metal working, not to mention toys, to which this exhibition is dedicated to. It showcases how the wheel shaped wooden toys in the past, how it does now, and will continue to do so in the future. Located in the Dom Remesiel (House of Craft) in Košice, the exhibition closes this Sunday. Click here for more information.
Kingdom of ice
With the winter season slowly coming to an end, this Sunday will be the last opportunity to visit the Tatra Ice Dome in the Hrebienok resort in the High Tatras. This year's edition is dedicated to the 2008 visit by Queen Elizabeth II, so the dome has an ice sculpture inspired by Westminster Abbey. In total, 225 tons of ice in 1,800 blocks were used in the production of the cathedral.
MISCELLANEOUS FUN
Jazz celebration
On the occasion of Jazz Appreciation Month, the Štátna Vedecká Knižnica library in Banská Bystrica, central Slovakia, is holding an audiovisual exhibition dedicated to American jazz and screenings of period concerts of famous musicians. The event runs until April 30 on weekdays. Click here for more details.
Visit to a heating plant
During communism, buildings were heated by a central heating plant in the city. Some flats are still heated this way. On Sunday, the M810 retro train's first ride of this season will head to the Košice heating plant, taking you through its entire railway infrastructure, as well as showcasing the heating technology. Get your tickets here.
An illustratory image of the M810 train. (source: WIKIMEDIA CC)
Celebration of wine
On Saturday, dozens of wine cellars and wineries in Modra will open, offering a taste of more than 400 wines made from grapes grown in local vineyards. In addition, the event promises a rich programme. Click here to get your tickets.
Plastic Model Show
On Saturday, the culture house in the town of Svit under the High Tatras will be home to the Plastic Model Show, showcasing the work of modellers from Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary, especially the younger generation. Click here for details. Come see model planes, trains, and automobiles!
Welcoming cranes
The Senianske Rybníky lakes are a protected area in eastern Slovakia of European significance. On Saturday, the 10th edition of the Vítanie Žeriavov (Welcoming Cranes) event will take place. Intended for bird lovers of all ages, the biggest bird watching event promises stunning views coupled with guided tours. Click here for more information.
Also, with storks beginning to nest in April, be sure to check out the Kukaj.sk website offering an unprecedented way of looking into their life. You'll find several online live feeds into their nests, giving you a glimpse into how they take care of eggs, and later younglings. In addition to storks, there are many more animals to watch.
Common cranes at the Senianske Rybníky lakes. (source: TASR)
SPORT
A run with a long tradition
This Sunday, the 76th edition of the Národný Beh (national run) Devín - Bratislava race will take place, once again gaining the attention of thousands of runners from around the world. The event has a long tradition dating back to 1921. There is still time to register. If you're not the athletic type, you can always join the crowds cheering for runners giving their best on the trail from Devín to the Bratislava centre. Learn more here.
The start of the 75th edition of the race last year. (source: TASR)
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 17-19:Craft Beer Festival in Bratislava
April 20: The historic Samove Hry (Samo's games) event in Bratislava
April 20:The Dobrý Trh (Good Market) in Bratislava
April 20:The PixelZest game and technology festival in Trnava
April 20-21: The Bratislava City Days
April 25-27: The Sharpe music festival in BratislavaApril 25-27: The Sharpe music festival in Bratislava
BEFORE YOU GO
WHAT TO DO FOR FREE: The cycle of organ concerts under the pyramid continues.
WHAT TO EXPLORE IN BRATISLAVA: Don't miss this American football game, beer salon, and science workshop for kids.
WHAT TO READ: No other monument in Bratislava is like this, its future is uncertain.
WHAT TO LEARN: I don't eat skirts, and other language mishaps. Words that sound almost the same are just always difficult.
That's it for this week. Take care, and have a nice weekend!
