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Full-dome Films in English in Agora

Agora Science Center Great Forest, Botanic Garden Entrance from Móricz Zsigmond Road!, Debrecen, Hungary

Full-dome films are offered in English to the visitors of the Science Centre. Agora Science Centre has one of the largest portable digital planetariums in Hungary that enables visitors to surf in the starry sky, discover the motion of celestial bodies, and familiarise themselves with constellations. It guarantees a lifelong experience for both children and adults. Full-dome films available in English are the following: Europe to the Stars - from 4.00  p.m. every Thursday and Saturday. The Sun, Our Living Star - from 4.00 p.m. every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Participation is possible with the Agora entry ticket. The planetarium has a capacity of 40 people. Thus, visitors can participate in these programs with a limited number, in order of arrival. Further information about the films can be found here. Location: Great Forest, Botanic Garden, Entrance from Móricz Zsigmond Road,Great Forest, Botanic Garden Source: Agora

Exhibition entitled “Metamorphosis” in Kálvin Gallery of the Reformed Great Church

Great Reformed Church Piac u. 4-6, Debrecen, Hungary

Gábor Kustár's exhibition entitled “Metamorphosis”  opened  on the 10th of  March in  Kálvin Gallery of the Reformed Great Church.  The artist is a pastor and teacher in his everyday life, and now shows his sculptures in this sacred space. The sculptor describes his work as a wrestling between matter and spirit, to create a unique blend of both. Through the special exhibition the rotten wood, the rusty iron also come to life. The exhibition can be visited until June. Location:Kálvin Gallery of the Reformed Great Church   Source: dehir.hu

New Public Collection Exhibition of MODEM titled “What year are you?” opened

MODEM art center 1-3 Hunyadi János Street, Debrecen, Hungary

The new public collection exhibition, with around 50 different artists presented from the founders to Generation Z marking a new chapter for MODEM, can be visited until the 31st of December 2024. The curators of the exhibition have chosen artists who have shaped MODEM's image over the years, showcasing works from a collection that has evolved over 18 years, incorporating collections, acquisitions, Debrecen International Artists' Colony results, and artist donations. Drawing on the insights of generational theory, each section is arranged according to the artists' year of birth, rather than according to the aesthetic, art theoretical or art historical categories they represent or can be associated with their work.  Exhibiting artists: Lost Generation: Vilmos Aba-Novák Founders (Builders):Judit Reigl, Vera Molnár Veterans: Ákos Birkás, Ilona Keserü, László Lakner, István Nádler, Endre Tót, Zoltán Tölg-Molnár, Baby Boomers: Imre Bukta, Lajos Csontó, Ágnes Eperjesi, László Fehér, László feLugossy, Imre Gábor, Pál Gerber, Balázs Kicsiny, Ilona Lovas, Sándor Pinczehelyi, Gyula Várnai Generation X: Zsolt Asztalos, Emese Benczúr, Attila Csörgő, Marcell Esterházy, Tibor Gyenis, Kriszta x-T Nagy,  Péter Pettendi Szabó, Sára Richter, Katharina Roters, Société Réaliste, József Szolnoki. Generation Y: Nikolett Balázs, Kincső Bede, Máté Dobokay, Tim Freiwald, Judit Ágnes Gallai, Judit Lilla Molnár, Márton […]

Exhibition by Impressionist Painter Opens in Egri Borbarát Gallery

Borbarát Bar Gallery Bajcsy-Zsilinszky utca 4., Debrecen, Hungary

An exhibition of paintings by  teacher and agricultural engineer György János Adamik entitled “The Dream of a Lightsmith” opens on the 2nd of May at 6:00 p.m. at  Egri Borbarát Gallery in Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Street, Debrecen. This is not the first time that the artist, who considers himself an impressionist painter, has exhibited here; he paints in nature, but his paintings are not intended to depict only the visible world. The exhibition opened by cultural organiser Szilárd Tömöri  is on view until the 3rd of June. As the owner of the wine bar István Kovács says in the hope of spring and renewal, Egri Borbarát Gallery  would like to contribute to the city's events with this programme.   Date: 2  May - 3 June Location: Egri Borbarát Gallery Source: dehir.hu

New Interactive Exhibition on Hunting Opened

Méliusz Library Bem tér 19/D, Debrecen, Hungary

At Méliusz Juhász Péter Library, the informative exhibition of Természettár (local environmental amateur community) presents the small and large game that live in Hungary. Among others, visitors for example can find out what kind of footprints a wild animal has.  Hungary has a hundreds of years of hunting tradition, visitors can  get to know this as well. The exhibition also tells about the role that hunting plays in preserving the natural balance, if it takes place within a controlled framework, but also about how much damage poachers cause. In addition, Hungarian specialty falconry and Hungarian hunting dog breeds,  that are considered Hungaricums,  are also presented. Date: on display until the beginning of June Location: Méliusz Juhász Péter Library    Source:dehir.hu, hajdupress.hu  

Photo Exhibition on the Wonders of Debrecen Opens on the 14th of May

Csapókert Community Center Süveg Street 3, Debrecen, Hungary

Péter Károlyi is preparing for his first solo exhibition, which will open at DEMKI Csapókerti Community Centre on the 14th of May at 5.00 p.m. Deputy Mayor István Puskás and municipality representative of the Csapókert Edina Szilágyi will give a welcome speech at the event. The exhibition will be opened by photographer Márton Fejes, with the participation of university student Lizett Kunvári. Péter Károlyi  sees Debrecen as a very good mix of modern and classical styles, creating a unique cityscape and atmosphere. Among his eternal favourites are the Great Church, the Csokonai Theater, the Small Reformed Church, Gambrinus köz, Lake Békás-tó and the Árpád Square Church.  The exhibition will be on display at the Süveg Street institution until the 10th of  June.    Date: 14 May - 10 June Location: Csapókert Community Center, Süver Street Source: dehir.hu

Exhibition Titled Answers Without a Question of Kristóf József Balogh at MODEM

MODEM art center 1-3 Hunyadi János Street, Debrecen, Hungary

Kristóf József Balogh is an artist born in Debrecen, currently living and working in Budapest. His first institutional solo exhibition will take place in the newly opened Project Space at the MODEM Centre for Modern and Contemporary Art. Although the painterly qualities may deceive viewers, Balogh actually uses screenshots of mysterious incidents as source material, where one is not quite sure what is happening. This varied visual collection draws on a wide spectrum of references and brings them into play. The artist's new series of anecdotal paintings for the exhibition often make unexpected shifts between cartoon characters, animals and human figures. These shifts can be seen as both references to the fluidity of (self-)identity and as reinforcing the intensity of abstract thinking and storytelling. In many cases, the opaque acrylic images are difficult to relate to each other, which further enhances the logic and narrative structure of their abstract representation. Balogh's aim is not to encourage the viewer to quiet contemplation, but to create a receptive situation in which the viewer can respond directly to images stripped of their original context. Curator: Török Krisztián Gábor Date: 9 May - 7 July Location: MODEM Source: modemart.hu  

Attila Kővári’ s new exhibition at Új Galéria

New Gallery (Új Galéria) 1 Széchenyi Street, Debrecen, Hungary

Painter Attila Kőváry is opening his latest exhibition at Új Galéria in Széchenyi Street, organised by the Debrecen Artists' Guild Association, where he promises to show nature, garden, order and peace through his paintings. The artist admires the beauty, the goodness, the wisdom of the divine order manifested in nature, he stepped out of the twilight of the studio and expanded the space, the materials, the tools of creation. The exhibition entitled “Grass Garden for Sick Souls” will be opened by writer and journalist Miklós Szénási on the 23rd of May at 6.00  p.m., with the hintaLOW band performing.   Date: from 23 May Location: Új Galéria Source:dehir.hu

Short Film Screenings at Apolló Cinema

This year, for the first time, rural cinemas will join the Friss Hús (Fresh Flesh) festival for seven days, Apolló Cinema will also be the location of the program. About the festival: In 2024, the Friss Hús Budapest International Short Film Festival will be held for the twelfth time. The primary purpose of Friss Hús is to present the latest Hungarian and foreign short films, as well as to build a professional forum where creators who want feedback and dialogue can show their films to a larger audience. The screenings are usually sold out and generate significant professional and press coverage. The increasing number of visitors to the festival every year proves that short films are of wide interest. In Debrecen, the works of the Hungarian competition film blocks of the festival will be screened for seven days between the 30th of May and the 5th of June at Apolló Cinema. Ticket sales have already started, the detailed program can be found here, and you can read more about the films here. Date: 30 May-5 June Location: Apolló Cinema Source:dehir.hu, frisshusbudapest.com

Night of Literature, an Unusual World Literature Tour

The Night of Literature invites you on an extraordinary journey through world literature. Over three nights, actors will read excerpts from 24 authors from 24 countries, in places not necessarily connected to literature, but which will show it in a new light.  This year's theme, to which the selected texts are linked, is the “ Opposite Shore”. For the sixth year running, Debrecen has hosted literary readings in atmospheric downtown venues. The texts, representing the many shades of world literature, are brought to life by the Csokonai National Theatre's theatre artists. The readings will take place in 8 outdoor venues in parallel from 7:00 p.m.  to 9:30 p.m., with a rain venue provided. At each venue, a 10-15 minute excerpt of a particular author's work will be performed, starting at 7:00 p.m, 7:30 p.m, 8:00 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9:00 p.m. Each venue will offer a taste of literature from different countries on different days. You can plan your own literary itinerary for the day, with the help of a printed map. Participation is free of charge and no pre-registration is required. For more details, please visit website, debrecen.irodalomejszakaja.hu   Date: 31 May- 2 June Location: Downtown Debrecen   Source:csokonaiszinhaz.hu  

Lavender Picnic at Ondód-Debrecen Lavender Garden

Ondódi Levendulás Kádárdűlő 72/b, Debrecen, Hungary

The Lavender Garden in Ondód invites visitors to an extraordinary pre-harvest where  the tranquillity of picnicking among the scents of lavender with your family and your partner can be experienced on the 1st of June. Guests can now take a seat among the rows of lavender, relax and enjoy a snack, in the meantime harvest, take photos or just enjoy the sunset, which shows a different face every day.  At the end of the event to complete the relaxation, there is a possibility to take part in a sound bath. To ensure peace of mind, only the first 30 registrations are accepted. Sponsorship fee: 13,500ft/family/max 4 people, which includes: - entrance fee. - for picking lavender bags - (max. 13,500 people) - 0,9 kilograms of biscuit-type cakes/each person - participation in a sound bath The event will be held for a minimum of 25 families. Registration deadline is midnight on the 28th of May. To register, please send an email to the following email address: ondodilevendulas@gmail.com. Registration is valid upon payment of the sponsorship fee. Sponsorship fee: HUF 13.500ft/family/max 4 persons, which includes: - entrance fee - lavender picking bags -  90 decagrams of biscuit-like cakes - participation in a […]

Free Gala Evening of Violinist Zoltán Mága in the Heart of Debrecen

Liszt-Ferenc Prize-winning violinist Zoltán Mága invites you on a special musical journey to Kossuth Square in Debrecen, where he will recall the defining moments of his career. The charity gala, which starts on Saturday, the 1st of June at 7:00 p.m., will feature the world-famous violin virtuoso, as well as acting legends, internationally renowned opera singers and prominent artists from the Hungarian popular music scene.Among others, Gyula Bodrogi, Ági Voith, Sándor Csikos, Margit Bangó, Eszter Sümegi and Levente Molnár will be on stage.  The violinist celebrated his 50th birthday in February this year, and to mark the occasion he has announced a series of “50 years 50 concerts” for 2024, which will take him all over the country. Recently, the musician celebrated his 50th birthday with a concert in the MVM Dome in Budapest, which attracted around 500 performers and contributors. Zoltán Mága's concert series also serves a charitable purpose, as part of his new charitable mission to help children in state care and disadvantaged situations, he has donated one million HUF to five foundations that support the recovery, development and future of children.   Date: 1 June, 7:00 p.m. Source: dehir.hu