Sonisphere is a hard rock festival which is organised in several cities across Europe. The line-up of Sonisphere Istanbul 2010 is very impressive: hard rock fans are able to enjoy Metallica, Rammstein, Manowar, Heaven & Hell, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax, Alice in Chains! Grab the opportunity to see world-famous bands at the fantastic Sonisphere festival Istanbul.

Sonisphere features the greatest rock bands in the world. The Sonisphere festival Istanbul leg of the international event, scheduled to take place in 11 cities across Europe, will be held June 25-27 at the İnönü Stadium in Dolmabahçe. Other acts to take to the stage during the three-day musical fest include Metallica, Rammstein, Manowar, Slayer, Megadeth, Alice In Chains and maNga among others. The opportunity to experience a day filled with the best rock music will not present itself soon again, so get your Sonisphere festival tickets now while they are still available at Biletix sales points.

Sonisphere Istanbul Festival 2010 line up:
Metallica, Rammstein, Manowar, Heaven & Hell, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax, Alice in Chains, Stone Sour, Mastodon, Hayko Cepkin, Manga, Foma, Blacktooth

This is set to be one of the biggest and best rock festivals in Istanbul.

Sonisphere TV on MUZU

Order your Sonisphere tickets as soon as you can and be there at this exhilarating festival.

More info at sonispherefestivals.com

The event will bring world-famous chefs to the Beylikdüzü TUYAP Exhibition and Congress Center.

Considered among the top 10 festivals, and approved by the World Association of Chefs Society, the event will draw chefs from Albania, Azerbaijan, Britain, Bulgaria, Croatia, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Greek Cyprus, India, Israel, Latvia, Mongolia, Montenegro, Romania, Russia, Serbia, South Korea, Turkish Cyprus, the United States and Uzbekistan.

The International Gastronomy Festival aims to bring turkish cuisine together with other food cuisine from around the world. A second goal of the event is to affiliate Turkey’s chefs with their best counterparts from around the globe and allow for an exchange of knowledge about the culinary profession that will result in personal growth and achievement.

As a result of being accepted into the World Association of Chefs Society (WACS) in 2008 the festival has now become even more reputable and prestigious then ever before. The competition is being coordinated and executed based on the standards outlined by WACS. The chef’s who come out victorious from the competition will not only receive medals as a reward, but will also receive internationally accredited certificates.

The festival which will take place in Istanbul, the city that has been chosen to be 2010’s European Capital, plays a big role in promoting Turkey and the Turkish cuisine.

For more info visit www.istanbulgastronomyfestival.com

The owner of the club, Mithat Can Özer, is the son of one of the most famous singers of Turkey, Sezen Aksu. The place opened recently in place of the Door’s Group, Wanna. The opening date 11.11.2009 has been set as the club’s name: 11.11.

Beyoğlu has gained a new phenomenon. 11:11, consists of several spaces playing different music by famous local and international DJ’s. 11:11 is a Lounge-Bar & Club which also serves Asian / Fusion style food.

Many of the DJ’s are within 909 Productions Turkey’s most successful DJ team playing in the Downtown section of Tempo Lounge and Deep House from House, Club section, the Deep House, Tech House and Minimal Techno ‘or playing live music.

11:11 has become one of the major hangout places in Istanbul. The architectural design of 11:11 is done by famous Emir URAS.

11:11 offers the best music and entertainment with high tech, unique interior design, custom lighting effects and sound system and excellent ventilation.

11:11 is open from Wednesday untill Saturday between 18:00 and 04:00.

Address:
11.11 Istanbul
Tepebaşı Mah.
Meşrutiyet Cad. No.151
Beyoğlu İstanbul

( Eski Wanna )

Telefon: (212) 243 17 94

Joke Queen’s concept has a royal atmosphere with black and gold interiour crystal chandeliers and here and there the royal crown on which ‘Those Were The Days’ are written with the giant mirror details. Joke Queen’s interior has a sophisticated style with eye-catching foil seats, Joke Queen, king and queen’s love of their lives has been modernized classic looks to the palaces.

The paper place mat on the table shows pictures of the various meals you can choose. Each of Salih Saka, Tarkan, Betul Mardin, Ece Sükan, Fatih Terim’s own design of such celebrity. Most creative dishes by far is designed by Mustafa Toner.

The garden area reflects the hippie generation of the sixties and is the most colorful part. Parti-colored seats, illuminated tables and accessories decorated with objects from the hippie era was.

A minibuses Vos-vos has been converted into a hippie bar which looks peaceful and very enjoyable. DJ booth with giant neon lights ‘Do not worry, be hippie!’ Text at the bottom of the wall where the retro-looking screen displays in the air returning to the 1970s makes it easier to enter.

The focus of Garden is the vintage Volks Wagen van, covered with graffiti, which has been converted into a bar.

On Sunday at 10.00 you can enjoy a hippie breakfast ‘in the garden.

The restaurant serves delicious sandwiches, ‘Queen’s’ salads, pizzas, burgers, ‘the royal pasta’, risottolar, main meals, diet variety and ’round-table desserts’ var. Special mixes drink menu also available. Here special hippie Martini (vodka with watermelon, lime, basil, watermelon juice) and Smile:) Martini (chocolate vodka, chocolate sauce, Bailey’s, ocean salt, vanilla syrup), as well as drinks with vodka cocktails, sake menu, mojito’lar, champagne There are mixed. Beatles are not the only Mojito’yu: Gray Goose vodka, passion fruit, mint and vanilla combination.

Joke Queen / Hippie is the most unique and cool hippie Bar in Istanbul, Peace man!

Address:
Joke Queen / Hippi
Mayadrom Alışveriş Merkezi No: 41-42-43

Mayadrom Akatlar – Istanbul

Tel: (0212) 352 00 55

For more information visit Capamarka.com

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The small stage of this popular nightclub is always busy, featuring a variety of musical acts from Istanbul and around Europe.  Expect a crowds of devoted fans and a dark, warm atmosphere.  Live jazz is popular and so are indie rock bands and other eclectic artists. 

It may be small, but Dogzstar proves that size doesn’t matter: this diminutive club in Beyoglu has garnered quite a reputation. Although owners Koray and Kutayare planning to relocate to a bigger venue, but we’re glad they didn’t: the laid-back, let-loose, neo-punk vibe here packs a punch. It can get a little cramped, but it’s a good place to boogie, thanks to resident DJ Ari.

Dogzstar opened in 2004, since then Dogzstar hosted the electronic and alternative culture and countless DJ’s and artist in the new location. They preserve the original line to the visitors from the mainstream and continue to offer alternative entertainment.

Dogzstar brings a new sense of fun to Beyoglu, and took intense interest in the alternative demand for culture, and has become the meeting point of a lot of local and international artists, writers, musicians, listeners and followers.

Jump and dance around to rock music at Dogzstar

Address:
Dogzstar
Kartal Sokak 3, Istanbul, Turkey
+90 212 244 91 47 / +90 212 244 91 48

For more info visit www.dogzstar.com

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The restaurant offers a private boat service that can be taken from Rumeli Hisan. Parking here can be difficult so take a taxi. Look out for an unadorned wooden boat also named Lacivert. Passage is free but do tip the captain on your return.

Hop across for a coffee if you like, or stay for lunch or dinner. The view is spectacular especially at night; see the second bridge towering overhead.

Dinning can mean an intimate supper for two in the smaller dining room next to the fire. For something different request a table by the huge outdoor fireplace that is situated under one of the covered terraces. Outdoor dinning is a must here when the weater allows.

The decoration details and the whole atmosphere of the place will capture you, as the Meditteranian cuisine specialties and the service is remarkable.

Lacivert has the spirit of the Mediterranean kitchen with a wide choice of dishes from southern Europe and Turkey. The chocolate souffle is recommended for desert.

After dinner you move to the dance floor on the waterside and enjoy the DJ music which echo’s over the Bosphorus.

Address:
Lacivert Istanbul
Körfez Cad. No: 57/A Anadolu Hisarı  
Tel: 0216 413 42 24 / 413 37 53
Fax: 0216 425 19 74

For more info visit their website www.lacivertrestaurant.com

Akbati shopping and Lifestyle will be Istanbul’s 5th largest shopping and lifestyle center, two times bigger then Akmerkez and the biggest mall from Ikitelli to Beylikduzu.

Concep design held by the Akmerkez’s creator American Development Design Group and shop mix composed by French retail consulting group.

The new Akbati Shopping and Lifestyle Center project in Istanbul’s Esenyurt-Bahçeşehir area will cost $220 million.
The Akbatı Life and Shopping Center consists of 348 residences and common living areas and social facilities rising over one of the largest and most modern shopping malls of Istanbul.
The new building will be constructed on 50,838 square meters of land with a total gross construction area of 242,000 square meters. The residences will be in a 21-story “blue tower” and an 11-story “green tower,” and the size of these flats will range from 67 square meters to 571 square meters. The cheapest apartment will be TL 67,000, with the most luxurious suites costing TL 1.85 million. The company bought the land for the new mall from the Esenyurt Municipality in 2006 for $22 million.
Unlimited entertainment and new shopping experience. Akbati Shopping and Lifestyle Center is a 4 story mall for 300 retail stores and 3000 car capacity parking.
With a total construction area of 240000 m2, 63.500 m2 shopping center, 8.400 m2 Hypermarket and a 9 Cinema screen movie theatre.

The turnkey in Akbatı is expected to start in 2011, while the shopping center is likely to open doors for visitors in the same year. Akkök Group is the creator of the Akmerkez Shopping Center on Istanbul’s European side and the Akasya Acıbadem project on Anatolian side of the city.

Istanbul has been a rising star in Turkey for the last 25 years in shopping centers and are another attraction in the real estate sector in recent years. The investments in shopping centers in Istanbul is expected to increase the coming years.

More info at http://www.akbati.com/

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The annual International Istanbul Puppet Festival hosts many famous national and international puppeteers from as far as Taiwan and Brazil. The festival will be organised for 13th time this year with plays, exhibitions and work-shops on puppet and shadow theatre.

As part of the 13th International Istanbul Puppet Festival, World Puppet Day will be celebrated March 21 and the World Puppet Exhibition will open simultaneously. This year the International Istanbul Puppet Festival will be expanded to three months with the support of the Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture agency.
the Puppet Festival, will take place at the French Culture Center, Kukla Istanbul, Taksim Square, Profilo Culture Center, Sultanahmet Square, Caddebostan Culture Center and Ümraniye Meydan Shopping Mall.

The festival program is very rich. Twenty well-known groups from 12 countries will present a total of 75 shows in 17 different venues. Among other events to be organized as part of the festival will be the Mediterranean Puppet Symposium, Egyptian Puppet Exhibition, documentary screenings, Hacıvat Karagöz workshops, Philippe Genty Group workshops and talks. This year’s festival is joined by selected groups from France, Russian Federation, Hungary, Spain, Brazil, Japan, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy and Turkey.

The March 21 World Puppet Day will be celebrated with a mini festival on the occasion of the Istanbul European Capital of Culture. During the opening of the festival, directed by Cengiz Özek, leading Dutch puppet group Duda Paiva Company will perform “Morningstar,” featuring video, dance and puppet show.

Also during the opening of the festival, Karagöz masters Tacettin Diker, Orhan Kurt and Metin Özlen, who have been regarded as “providers of cultural richness” since Karagöz is accepted as an oral heritage, will be presented a special plague. On the same day, the World Puppet Exhibition will open at Taksim’s metro station and Kukla (Puppet) Istanbul venue. The exhibition will display puppets from around the world.

Foreign puppet companies and plays that will be featured at the festival will be Unia Teatr Niemozliwy “Toporland” and Tadeuzs Wierzbicki “Malei” from Poland; Dresdner Figurentheater “Psycho” and “The Story of the Little Much” from Germany; Slon Theatre “The Bewitched Phaeton” from Bulgaria; Yumehina Grup “Unjo” from Japan; Velo Theatre “The Postman” and Arkitel “L’oeil du loup” from France. There will also be many shows from Turkish puppet theater companies.

The puppet shows will be performed at the French Culture Center, Kukla Istanbul, Garajistanbul and Notre Dame De Sion. Also, with contributions from the Beyaz Ay Association, there will be puppet-making workshops for the handicapped children.

World-famous theater company Philippe Genty, with its owner, Genty, acclaimed French master of theatrical fantasy and illusion, is the most prominent name of this year’s International Puppet Festival. Company Philippe Genty is presenting an inspired and original work that merges visual and physical theater with dance and puppetry.

The company will meet the Turkish audience for the first time and perform its play “Zigmund Follies.” Genty, who is working on the fantastic language of objects, is using dance, light, object, action and theater together in a fascinating way. As part of the festival, the Philippe Genty group will also organize a three-day workshop at the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality City Theaters Harbiye Stage on May 12, 13 and 14.

This festival will make the art of puppetry a hot issue again.

Tickets for the festival can be purchased from Biletix and box offices one hour before the start of plays.

The 13th International Istanbul Puppet Festival will run from May 4 to 16.
Further information about the festival can be obtained at:

www.istanbulpuppetfestival.com

The 49-year-old actress will be the honorary guest of the Istanbul Fashion Week to take place between February 3 and 6. The second Istanbul Fashion Week (IFW) which unites fashion in Turkey under a single roof by bringing the leading fashion designers of our country and ready-wear brands together.

Meg Ryan will arrive in Turkey on Wednesday. The American movie actress known from Hollywood hit movies such as; When Harry Met Sally…, Sleepless in Seattle, French Kiss, City of Angels and You’ve Got Mail. Meg will stay in Istanbul for 2 days and receive 100 thousand dollars. During her stay in Istanbul, Ryan will visit the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and The Sultan Ahmed Mosque.

Meg Ryan the Blond-haired, blue-eyed with an effervescent personality won the Harvard Hasty Pudding Award as “Woman of the Year” and was voted as being one of “The 50 most beautiful people in the world 1994″ by People Magazine.

MiniMuzikhol is not a bar playing popular songs nor is it a traditional club blasting deafening dance music. The place intends to have both DJ performances and live bands and does not limit itself strictly to any musical genre. The goal is to create its own scene by adding some intelligence and meaning to the evening fun.

“Focus” nights are also organized at the hall during which differing musical cultures are honored with selected songs and visuals from their history. The first Focus night showcased Caribbean music and featured Reggae, Dub and Calypso styles.

Weekends are generally reserved for dance parties that serve to bring in the crowds that result in long lines at the door, so coming at an earlier hour is recommended.

MiniMuzikhol’s interior was designed by Melis and Sinem Kurultay while the installation in the main hall was designed and applied by Spanish artist Ovni. The permanent Anapop icon was created by Özlem Ölçer and the photography for the flyers is the work of Volga Yıldız. The slideshow and the decorative displays, meanwhile, were conceived by the etrafta.com Web site.

The founding partners consist of the staff of Web sites etrafta.com and undomondo.com, alongside the S.O.A.P. organization team led by Minas Balcıoğlu, from the famous (godet) club. All of them are well-known faces of Istanbul nightlife and all share the idea that the city is not particularly successful at offering different types of entertainment.

There are not many long-standing locations in Istanbul that have created their own identities and shaped their audiences. Peyote, Dogzstar, Babylon and Roxy in Beyoğlu or Dunia, Arkaoda and Karga in Kadıköy might be considered in that category – Mini Müzikhol is a likely candidate to join these select few.

Address
MiniMuzikhol
Sıraselviler Caddesi Soğancı Sokak Cihangir Palas 7/1
Taksim – Istanbul

Open through Wednesday’s to Saturday’s

Web: www.minimuzikhol.com

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