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Monthly Highlights
Lunch on RefshaleøenWhen: Mon, 9/9, 11:30 The group that went to Refshaleøen in August loved it so much that we plan to return, while the weather is still good (we hope). Depending on what attendees prefer, we’ll meet and travel there either by harbor bus 992 (from the stop in Nyhavn) or bus 2A (from the stop in front of Christiansborg). Both routes are enjoyable and offer a lot to see in themselves. On arrival there’s a short walk to Reffen itself, and then all we have to do is choose from the dozens of booths offering every kind of food you can think of. We went for both Mexican and Korean dishes in August, but hope to have a larger group in September, willing to make various choices and share tastes. When we get our food, we will go to one of the covered eating halls to get drinks, and eat and chat in the shade. As you may know, Reffen is packed on weekends, but much more peaceful on weekdays at lunch time. Warning: Reffen offers excellent ice cream, too. Join us! Movie group, September–NovemberContact: Mary Stewart Burgher (emessbe@yahoo.com) If you want to join us, contact Mary Stewart. Tickets are cheaper if we book afternoon shows and/or go to local (and more hyggelige) cinemas like the Park Bio, Gentofte Kino and Valby Kino. Something on this list must appeal to you – we’re offering a biopic/war movie, a romance and a musical! And don’t forget: we always like to enjoy a chat and a snack together, before or after the show. September: Lee Lee, the directorial feature from award-winning cinematographer Ellen Kuras, portrays a pivotal decade in the life of American war correspondent and photographer, Lee Miller (Kate Winslet). Having started out as a fashion model and photographer for Vogue, Miller’s singular talent and unbridled tenacity resulted in some of the 20th century’s most indelible images of war, including an iconic photo of Miller herself, posing defiantly in Hitler’s private bathtub. Miller had a profound understanding and empathy for women and the voiceless victims of war. Her images display both the fragility and ferocity of the human experience. Above all, the film shows how Miller lived her life at full-throttle in pursuit of truth, for which she paid a huge personal price, forcing her to confront a traumatic and deeply buried secret from her childhood. Find out more about the movie, and see the trailer, on Kino.dk and Rotten Tomatoes. October: We Live in Time In October, we move from war to love with We Live in Time. Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. Through snapshots of their life together – falling for each other, building a home, becoming a family – a difficult truth is revealed that rocks its foundation. As they embark on a path challenged by the limits of time, they learn to cherish each moment of the unconventional route their love story has taken, in filmmaker John Crowley’s decade-spanning, deeply moving romance. Sounds like Kleenex may be required. Find out more about the movie and see the trailer at Kino.dk and Rotten Tomatoes. November: Wicked, Part 1 As this movie outing is tentatively planned for the night before the AWC Thanksgiving potluck and during an increasingly busy season, it may slip into early December – we’ll do the best we can. As always, contact Mary Stewart Burgher (emessbe@yahoo.com) to help choose the final date, location and time. Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy-, Grammy- and Tony-winning singer and actor Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. In addition to the two leads, the excellent cast includes Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh. Find out more about the movie and see the trailer at Kino.dk and Rotten Tomatoes. Danish on a Sunday at Cinemateket Also, you can see classic Danish films with English subtitles on two Sundays per month at 14:15 at Cinemateket (the Danish Film Institute). Tickets can be booked and purchased online. Booked tickets must be picked up no later than 45 minutes before the screening. The movies for September are:
Danish also means Danish pastry! Before each screening, Cinemateket has a special offer on a coffee with Danish pastry (or a piece of cake) at Restaurant SULT at an extra cost of only DKK 40. Our Secrets Walk: central Copenhagen parks and Cinemateket’s rooftop caféWhen: Sat, 21/9, 15:00 We’re going to salute the end of summer and the approaching autumn by strolling from Østerport through Østre Anlæg and Kongens Have – perhaps with a detour through Botaniske Have – and conclude with refreshments at the new rooftop café at Cinemateket (the Danish Film Institute). This will be a shorter walk than usual, but with lots to see. As you can see from the photo (taken by Nic Charlton), the view is spectacular. In addition, the café has covered seating, if we need it. Join us! Café Craft brunch at SalonenWhen: Sat, 7/9, 5/10 and 9/11 at 10:30 Café Craft is for people to meet to chat and craft together on a Saturday, while enjoying a cup of coffee (or tea) and brunch at Salonen. Our only goal is to relax and do our crafts –
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–in good company. Any craft project is welcome! Non-crafters also! This group is really lively – feel free to join us whether you are currently working on a craft or not. Café Craft will meet throughout the summer.
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