Europa im MQ: Program for All Ages

Europa im MQ: Program for All Ages
Theme Day for Students, Teachers, and MQ Visitors

Date: Fri May 6, 9-22h
Venue: MQ Areal, siehe einzelne Programmpunkte
Admission free, unless otherwise stated

One of the highlights of the program for the tenth anniversary of the MQ is a big, full-day event on the theme of Europe for kids and young adults on May 6, 2011. It will include discussions with high-ranking representatives from politics and business. Workshops, exhibitions, literature, and performances give children and young adults an opportunity to playfully and critically explore European issues like integration, climate protection, sustainability, cultural diversity, and multilinguality. The program will conclude in the evening with a cabaret act followed by a concert in the Main MQ Courtyard. Lectures and discussions are held in German.


>>> Europa im MQ: Program for Grade School Students (ages 6-10)

>>> Europa im MQ: Program for Lower Secondary School Students (ages 10-15)

>>> Europa im MQ: Program for Upper Secondary School Students (ages 15-19)


Program for All Ages:

9-15h Cyber-Rätselrallye durch Europa
Age group: 3-12
Location: Main MQ Courtyard
A production of Internet Centers for Education
www.ice-vienna.at

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9-15h EU - Programme Kultur und Bürgerschaft: Infoplatz
Location: Main MQ Courtyard
http://www.bmukk.gv.at
http://www.ccp-austria.at
http://www.europagestalten.at

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9:00-15:00 Raffle with EU Quiz
Test your knowledge about Europe and win neat prizes!
Location: Main MQ Courtyard
A production of the Information Office of the European Parliament in Austria and the Representation of the European Commission in Austria

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9:00-14:00 KulturKontakt Austria (KKA): Information Place
Advice and information about KKA\'s activities in the fields of art, culture, and education in Austria and Eastern and Southern Europe. For educators, kids, young adults, and everyone interested in art and education in Austria and Eastern and Southern Europe.
Location: Main MQ Courtyard
www.kulturkontakt.or.at

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9:00-15:00 European Umbrella: Bringing Europe to the Communities
The European Umbrella (Europaschirm) information campaign travels through Austria giving citizens a chance to discuss their concerns with EU experts. An information booth of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Representation of the European Commission in Austria, the Austrian Society for European Policy, and the Office of the Federal Chancellor
Location: Main MQ Courtyard

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17:00 Fathomizing Memory
This exhibition will give a voice to the invisible. It commemorates the victims, survivors, and resistance fighters of the Nazi regime.
Exhibition opening with Danielle Spera
Location: Main MQ Courtyard
Exhibition and workshops on the theme of memory are produced by ORANGERIE - ORANGE 94.0 under artistic director V. Nino Jaeger.
Cofinanced by the Europe for Citizens\' Programme, the Future Fund of the Republic of Austria, the National Fund of the Republic of Austria, and KulturKontakt Austria
http://fathomizingmemory.o94.at

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18:10-20:30 Russkaja
A concert with a cult band celebrated all over Europe. These seven musicians from Russia, the Ukraine, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Austria are electrifying. You won\'t be able to not dance!
Willkommen Europa with Stermann & Grissemann
A special edition of the legendary satire show for Europe Day promises a brutally honest take on Europe that is guaranteed to be different.
Location: Stage in the Main MQ Courtyard
On the invitation of the Information Office of the European Parliament in Austria and the Representation of the European Commission in Austria
http://www.eu-haus.at/view/de/index.html

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20:30-22:00 Concert with Kraak & Smaak
Electric Hustle
A hot live and DJ act from the Netherlands.
Location: Stage in the Main MQ Courtyard
A production of Gabbi Werner/Club New Amsterdam on behalf of the Royal Dutch Embassy with the support of The Ring Hotel
www.kraaksmaak.com
www.diehollanderkomme.com

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from 22:00 Suie Paparude (ROM): The Soul in the Machine
Age group: 18+
Suie Paparude (who take their name from a Romanian rain dance) have a reputation as national heroes in their homeland. They play a mixture of drum\'n\'bass, dub, dancehall, ambient, and breakbeat and have appeared with greats like Moby, The Prodigy, and Depeche Mode.
Admission: €5.00 to €8.00
Location: Cafe Leopold
With the support of the Romanian Cultural Institute Vienna
www.cafe-leopold.at

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>> Full kick-off program (PDF)http://"http://www.cafe-leopold.at/"