Take part in the Candlemas Winter Walk, come and see how Myrte Siebinga looks for a room, discover the world of country duets, listen to the story of Normal or go to the village hall for the performance of the theater association Tovertha.
The world of country duets
Edwin Jongedijk and Hilde Vos take over the audience The History of Country Duets along back in the days of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rodgers, Johnny Cash and June Carter, George Jones and Tammy Wynette and many others. Jongedijk is known for, among others, De Troubadoers, Slow Movin’ Outlaws and his hit If I got the cheese . Vos toured with Johan Derksen and was half of the duo with Dick Van Altena. She recently recorded a duet with normal singer Bennie Jolink and she has been nominated for a Texas Sounds award this year. Together Jongedijk and Vos bring the most heartbreaking country duets of timeless value to the stage. The history of music from the 1940s to hits like Island In The Stream by Dolly Parton and Kenny Roger, Somewhere Between by The Tumbleweeds and Calm After The Storm by The Common Linnets.
During their musical journey, Jongedijk and Vos are guided by a group of experienced musicians with the same love for country music. They are assisted by Fokke De Jong (Normaal, De Kast, King of the World, Johan Derksen) on drums, Paul Verberne (Tineke Schouten) on bass guitar, Franco Giacoia (Teresa de Sio and Gino Paoli) on electric and acoustic guitar and dobro and Marcel Gerritsen (Bertolf, Edwin Jongedijk) on pedal steel guitar, mandolin, banjo and dobro. Reservations for the concert can be made by emailing [email protected].
Spijkerboor – Café ‘t Keerpunt, Sat 8.30 pm, 17.50 euros
Myrte Siebinga is looking for a room
Theater company De Warme Winkel and the Grand Theater are joining forces for the satirical performance Myrte Siebinga is looking for a room . ‘Hi, I’m Myrte Siebinga (24) and I’m looking for a room (or apartment??). Preferably no smaller than 12m2, a bit in the center and with a high ceiling??. My budget is +/- €850. I am sociable, neat, quiet (indoors at least??) and have just graduated. Buying something won’t be possible for the next 600 years, I’m afraid??. Do you know something or do you know someone? Text me at +3197010255885. The golden tip gets free tickets for a lifetime.’
During a fierce residential group hosting evening, the viewer whirls through perspectives, excesses and options in a world in which space has become scarce. Living space, nitrogen space, breathing space, exercise space. Claiming space, sharing space and the desire for habitable planets. It is still unknown whether Myrte will find a room…
Groningen – Grand Theater, Thu to Sat 8 p.m., 19 euros
De Heinoos tells the story of Normal
The story of Normal is perhaps the story of the roughest Dutch pop group ever. A bond that gave the countryside a face and an identity. With forty albums, successful Campaigns throughout the Netherlands in full steaming party tents, there is a truckload of stories and songs to share.
In the theater show Høken with the Heinoos, The Story of Normal you will of course hear classics from the Achterhoek band Normaal, but the lesser-known songs and hidden gems will certainly not be missed. In the more than 23 years that the band has existed, the Heinoos have also produced a large oeuvre of their own work in the regional language.
Emmen – ATLAS Theater, Fri 8 p.m., 23.50 euros
Tovertha plays farce Crazy Animals
The amateur theater association Tovertha is the theater association of ‘t Haantje and surrounding areas. Their base is Ons Dorpshuis in ‘t Haantje, where rehearsals take place every week and where annual performances take place. The players have recently been preparing for the performance Crazy Animals .
This hilarious farce in three acts contains absurd situations, many jokes and this time many stray animals. The piece was written by Henk Roede and can be seen in the village hall on Saturday. The performance can also be seen next Saturday. Tickets are available from Henk Elling on 0612955487 or from Nanda Zwiggelaar on 0618754462. The hall is open one hour before the start of the performance.
‘t Haantje – Our Village House, Sat 8 p.m., 6 euros
Churches full of music, poetry and art
Stroll past four churches full of music, poetry, exhibitions and local delicacies. The Candlemas Winter Walk offers the opportunity to explore the Groningen countryside. During a 15 kilometer tour, participants pass the churches of Leermens, Eenum, Zeerijp and ‘t Zandt, where music and all kinds of art can be found. The area is that of the big sky: the vastness is endless and the view is barely limited by high-rise buildings.
It is the Groningen countryside through and through and is at the same time an introduction to culture and delicacies. Local committees of the churches in Eenum, Leermens, ‘t Zandt and Zeerijp revived the tradition of Candlemas in 2019. The route will be started in each of the four churches, at marialichtmistocht.nl more information can be found.
Eenum, Zeerijp, ‘t Zandt En Leermens – Churches, Sat 10 am – 5 pm, free