Poetry Moon 26.8.-1.9.

 

READ art!

Helsinki’s only literary festival, Poetry Moon, will enliven peoples lives for the seventh time this summer. The ever-growing festival will offer a varied programme for readers, writers and listeners of all ages.

In order to stay alive and well poetry has to connect with its immediate social environment and other forms of art. This summer Poetry Moon will for the first time expand to cover all forms of literature, including prose, theatre and song. The themes of interaction and dialogue between forms of art will receive more attention than in previous festivals.

The preliminary festival, Rendez-vous, will present the fruits of theatrical exchange between Finland and France. In Gloria’s night poetry will meet modern dance, greet choral music, embrace music and animation. The co-operative concert between Viapori Jazz and Poetry Moon, Vierailta mailta (From Foreign Lands), will intoduce texts by immigrant poets laid down to music. Runo kotiin (House Poetry) -series will bring to life the traditions of literary salons’ and choir-recitacion along the lines of Runoraadin runokuorosota (Runoraati’s Poetry choir war). The Kindlings - An Artistic Family’s Century -discussion aims to build bridges between film and literature. The freedom of speech and expression themed An Evening Dressen In Black will offer excerpts from forbidden books, similarily themed music and fado-songs composed to the texts of Fernando Pessoa.

Put on your spectacles, break down barriers and enjoy!

 

Anna Chydenius
producer
Nuoren Voiman Liitto

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Preliminary Festival 19.–20.8.

Rendez vous - French Encounters presents the fruits of franco-finnish theatrical exchange.

 

Rendez-vous -klubi (Club Rendez-vous)

Fri. 19.8., KOM-restaurant, Kapteeninkatu 26

7-9 pm, free admission

Readings of texts by french writers Philippe Malon and Marion Aubert. Timo Torikka and Véro Dahuron will perform an excerpt from the play William Burns by Frédéric Sonntag. Free admission. Please inform of your attendance from 8.8. onwards at the ticket office of KOM-theatre. Tel. (09) 6841 841.

 

Ranskalaiset demot (French Demos)

Sat. 20.8., Willensauna, Finnish National Theatre

16–18.30, free admission

Excerpts from two french plays, which finnish actors have been practicing for ten days with a french director. Jean Luc Lagarcen (1957–1995) Juste la fin du monde (Just The End of The World). Direction: Guy Delamotte, cast: Pirjo Luoma-aho, Pirjo Määttä, Jouko Keskinen, Katja Salminen, Kristo Salminen. Frédéric Sonntags’ (b. 1978) new work Souscontrole (Supervision). Direction: Michel Raskine, cast: Laura Malmivaara, Vilma Melasniemi, Marja Packalén, Niko Saarela, Eeva Soivio, Pekka Valkeejärvi. An audience discussion will take place after the performances. Free tickets will be given out at the ticket office of The Finnish National Theatre on the day of the performance 20.8. from 12:00.

 

Organizer: KOM-theatre, The Finnish National Theatre, Le PANTA-Théâtre

Frédéric Sonntag, Guy Delamotte (Photo: Le PANTA-Théâtre)

 

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Friday 26.8.

 

Glorian yö (Gloria’s Night)
Fri. 26.8., Gloria Kulttuuriareena, Pieni Robertinkatu 12
18–01, free admission, age limit 18 from 21:00 onwards.

Language: Finnish

A colourful cavalcade of culture will fill Gloria for the third time running. Poetry, modern dance, animation, fascinating music and publishers’ stalls. See, hear, experience, participate! The audience will be invited to let their creativity run free. The evening will be presented by the poets Sinikka Vuola and Joni Pyysalo.

18–18.45 Poets Miki Liukkonen, Hannele Huovi,
Riina Katajavuori, Rita Dahl and Henriikka Tavi
18.45–19 Animations: Sulaa ja Happy Hour
19–19.45 Poets Pilvi Pääkkönen, Eetu Salunen, Tiina Lehikoinen,
Timo Salo and Juha Rautio
19.45–20 Fresh creations by the organization Animaation apupyörä
20–20.45 Poets Satu Manninen, Markku Aalto, Suvi Valli, Jani Nieminen
and Esa Hirvonen
20.45–21 James Joyce’s Ulysses: a composition for folk-harp and vocal.
Leevi Lehto & Salla Hakkola
21–21.45 Song ensemble Fiori: the premiere of Janne Salmenkangas’ composition Kuningattaren ääni (The Queen’s Voice), a four-part recital for female choir based on poems by Vilja-Tuulia Huotarinen
21.45–22 prettybruisessquad: REBIRTH REVOLUTION pt. 3.0
prettybruisessquad presents the rebirth of their ever-evolving dance production
22–22.30 Improvisational orchestra Katriinamies
22.30–23.15 Mustavuori
23.30–00.15 Posteljoona and friends

– bright and colourful finnish reggae and rhythm music.

 

Organizers: Gloria Kulttuuriareena, Kesuura, Laura Porola / Hapnik, Osuuskunta Poesia, Poetry Moon, Runoyhdistys Nihil Interit ry, Savukeidas Kustannus, Teos

Lauluyhtye Fiori (Photo: Tuija Puumala), Posteljoona (Photo: Jani Laukkanen)

Mustavuori (Photo: Eveliina Pentikäinen), Hannele Huovi (Photo: Eva Persson 2007)

 

Anja Snellman ( Photo: Otava / Katja Lösönen 2009 ), Salla Hakkola (Photo: Ilmari Hakkola)

 

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Taiteiden yön Runotusina

(Poetic Dozen in the Night of the Arts)

Fri. 26.8., Rikhardinkatu library, Rikhardinkatu 3, third floor
18–21, free admission

Language: Finnish

Poetry readings: 18.00 Agneta Enckell, 18.15 Anni Sumari, 18.30 Ville Hytönen, 18.45 Pauliina Haasjoki, 19.00 Helena Sinervo, 19.15 Suvi Valli, 19.30 Jukka Viikilä and Janne Nummela, 19.45 Marianna Kurtto, 20.00 Aulikki Oksanen, 20.15 Sirpa Kyyrönen, 20.30 Jouni Inkala, 20.45 Esa Mäkijärvi. Presenter: Sakari Katajamäki.

 

Organizers: The Finnish Reading Center, and Rikhardinkatu library

Ville Hytönen (Photo: Olli Urpela), Pauliina Haasjoki (Photo: Otava / Tommi Tuomi 2009)

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Runoja ja sarjakuvaruutuja (Poetry and Comics)

Fri. 26.8., Päivälehti museum, Ludviginkatu 2–4
18–22, free admission

Language: Finnish, Romania

18–22 Poetry printing in Painokellari: printing professionals will print audience members’ poems using traditional letterpress printing. 17.30–20.30 Comic and badge workshop for children. 21–21.45 Romanian and Finnish poetry: Leena Maaranen, Letitia Petrila, Liviu Petrila and Cornelia Ulfstedt. Home baked buns in Camilla’s Cafeteria! The museum is open until 22:00.

Organizer: Päivälehti Museum

Poetry printing (Photo: Päivi Lehtovirta)

 

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Runohäiriköt (Poetry Troublemakers)

Fri. 26.8., 16–20

Language: Finnish

Poetry Troublemakers, those government supported good-for-nothing artists hand out free bread in the street! At 18:00 they will visit Bulevardi Café as waiters. At the City Planning Council’s Kontti on Kamppi’s Narinkkatori you will encounter the Troublemakers wearing paper bags on their heads and reciting poetry. Vilja-Tuulia Huotarinen, Jani Nieminen, Jukka Viikilä.

 

Organizer: Poetry Moon

Poetry Troublemakers : Jukka Viikilä, Vilja-Tuulia Huotarinen ja Jani Nieminen

 

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Runoraati: runokuorosota (Poetry Choir War)

Fri. 26.8., The National Opera Amphitheatre, Töölönranta
20–21.30, free admission

Language: Finnish

Does poetry register better if recited by a large group of people? Five leaders will march their reciting choirs to war, where the weapons are modern poetry and attitude. The jury will determine how well the young stars succeed in giving new life to this ancient, revolutionary, conservative, inspiring and sobering art form.

 

Organizer: Yle Kulttuuri

Minna Joenniemi (Photo: Yle kuvapalvelu Jussi Nahkuri)

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Kirjallinen kauhukävely (A Literary Horror Walk)

Fri. 26.8., The Finnish National Theatre, Läntinen Teatterikuja 1
23–24, free admission

Language: Finnish

The Midnight Literary Horror Walk will explore the terrible secrets of Finland’s National Theatre. Guides: theatre curator Pirjo Virtanen and novelist Tiina Raevaara. Attendance is limited to the first thirty people to register.

THE LITERARY HORROR WALK IS FULLY BOOKED!

 

Organizers: The Finnish National Theatre, Poetry Moon

Tiina Raevaara (Photo: Heini Lehväslaiho)

 

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Saturday 27.8.

 

Helsinki Poetics Conference
Fri. 27.8. & Sun. 28.8., House of Science and Letters, Kirkkokatu 6

10–18, free admission

Language: Finnish, English

The Seventh Helsinki Poetics Conference. This years’ theme is Transmission. You are welcome to listen to presentasions and speeches from Finland and abroad, to take part in workshops and watch performances.

More information at www.poetiikkakonferenssi.fi.

 

Organizers: Runoyhdistys Nihil Interit ry, The Finnish Literary Research Society

Michael Cronin, Brandon Brown (Photo: Andrew Kenower)

 

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Poetry Mash!
Fri. 27.8., Café Mascot, Neljäs linja 2

20–24, free admission

Language: Finnish, English, Latvian, Swedish, Estonian

At the Poetry Mash club languages and trains of thought collide and entangle! Voices of new poetry include Brandon Brown (USA) and Teemu Manninen (FI) from the Helsinki Poetics Conference. The stars of the Runoajelu-troupe make their Helsinki debut: Agneta Enckell (FI) Valts Ernštreitš (LV), Rose-Marie Huuva (SE) and Igor Kotjuh (EE). Poems will be read in their original languages and in Finnish. The evening will be presented by Arno von Pfaler. At the end of the night you will have an opportunity to perform your own texts in the Open Mic section! Welcome!

Organizers: Runoyhdistys Nihil Interit ry,

The Finnish Institute in Estonia,Poetry Moon

Valts Ernštreitš

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Vierailta mailta (From Foreign Lands)

Sat. 27.8., Suomenlinna, Tenalji von Fersen, Viapori Jazz
15–16.15
admission 25 € + Lippupalvelu charges a commision of 2,50 / ticket

Tickets from Lippupalvelu
Language: Finnish

Frizzle, Sizzle, Dazzle - music for jazz guitar and string quartet (premiere). The composition by Sid Hille explores encounters between different musical cultures. Teemu Viinikainen - guitar, Maija Linkola, Elina Viitasaari - violin, Lotta Poijärvi - alto, Markus Hohti - cello .

In The North - songs based on texts by immigrant poets. The composers Sid Hille’s and José Mäenpää’s compositions to poetry by Roman Schatz, Farzaneh Hatami Landin, Sergej Zavljajov and Kiamars Baghbani. What kinds of emotions and thoughts does Finland awaken in the minds of citizens coming from different cultural backgrounds? Sid Hille - keyboards, José Mäenpää - vocals, trumpet

Organizers: Viapori Jazz, Poetry Moon

Sid Hille (Photo: Maarit Kytöharju)

 

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Sunday 28.8.

 

House Poetry

Sun. 28.8. – Wed. 31.8.

19–20, Tickets 15 € / 13 € / 7 € +

Lippupalvelu charges a commision of 2,50 / ticket

Tickets from Lippupalvelu

Language: Finnish

The poetry ambassadors are coming! Finland's foremost poets, hosted by ordinary Helsinkians in their living rooms, invite you to share beautiful, funny and relevant words together. Specific addresses will be enclosed only to ticket holders.

28.8. ja 29.8. klo 19 Poetry!
Ilpo Tiihonen & Merja Ikkelä
Saila Susiluoto
Tomi Kontio
Host: Mikko Myllylahti

28.8. ja 29.8. klo 19 Prose!
Kari Hotakainen
Leena Parkkinen
Host: Anna Tulusto

30.8. ja 31.8. klo 19 Poetry!
Anja Erämaja & Petra Lampinen
Sanna Karlström
Risto Oikarinen
Host: Maria Ala-Kuha

30.8. ja 31.8. klo 19 Prose!
Anja Snellman & Jukka Orma
Olli Jalonen
Host: JP Pulkkinen

 

Organizers: Poetry Moon, Helsinki Festival

 

Anja Snellman (Photo: Otava / Katja Lösönen 2009), Ilpo Tiihonen (Photo: Irmeli Jung / WSOY), Saila Susiluoto (Photo: Otava / Pekka Holmström 2010)

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Vihdoinkin on aamu (Finally It Is Morning)

Sun. 28.8., Temppeliaukio church, Lutherinkatu 3
19–20, free admission

Language: Finnish

Poems and new spiritual songs by Irja Askola, Niilo Rauhala and others. Thoughts concerning everyday living and one-winged angels. The Poems have been set to music by Sara Suvela. Aino-Kaarina Mäkisalo - recitacion, Hannele Soljander-Halme - vocal, Sara Suvela - piano, Matti Suvela - guitar, Mikael Seire - Percussion

 

Organizer: The Parish Union of Helsinki

Sara Suvela ja Hannele Soljander-Halme

 

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Tulevaisuus ei ole entisensä

(The Future Is Not What It Used to Be)

Sun. 28.8., Ylioppilasteatteri, Aleksanterinkatu 23
(entrance via Kolmen sepän aukio)
15–18, free admission

Language: Finnish

Poetry Moon Kino presents jewels of experimental film:

ZIF [kaupunki] (ZIF [City]): a movie about language, the invented and the shared and about the city, the invented and the shared. The first movie by Ylioppilasteatteri was filmed in Viipuri and Terijoki.

Films by Mika Taanila: Tulevaisuus ei ole entisensä (The Future Is Not What It Used to Be), and Optinen ääni (Optical Voice). Seppo Renvall and Jouni Tommola:

Poetry video Valoa (Light). On the way to Poetry Moon Kino you might bump into poetry-bearers. The Yht’äkkiä Tässä -group wanders along Aleksanterinkatu carrying poetry.

 

Organizers: Poetry Moon, Ylioppilasteatteri

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Monday 29.8.

 

Childrens Poetry Moon

Mon. 29.8. 17–19, Rikhardinkatu library, Rikhardinkatu 3
Tue. 30.8. 17–19, Malmi library, Ala-Malmin tori 1
Wed. 31.8. 16–18, Vuosaari library, Mosaiikkitori 2
free admission

Language: Finnish, Swedish

Is your poetry-tooth aching? Join the poetry playtime, be creative in the poetic art workshop and catch a poetry fish! The toubadour Lauri Seutu will perform and the poets Annika Sandelin and Henriikka Tavi will read excerpts from their book, Retkuliina. The bi-lingual (finnish and swedish) programme is intended for children of 0-6 years, their siblings and parents.

 

Organizers: Helsinki City Library, The City of Helsinki Cultural Office, Poetry Moon, Sydkustens Landskapsförbund r.f.

(Photo: Flavio Takemoto), Retkuliina (Linda Bondestam)

 

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Mustiin pukeutuva ilta (An Evening Dressed in Black)

Mon. 29.8., Cultural Centre G18, Yrjönkatu 18
18–21, free admission

Language: Finnish

The first part of the programme will defend freedom of speech with performances of censored texts and music from different periods of history. More fiery emotions will be expressed at 20:00 after the intermission in the form of Fado-music. The concert is dedicated to the beloved poet Fernando Pessoa, whose fado-texts and fragments are included in the programme. Sinikka Vuola, Lauri Otonkoski and the Fado group: Kirsi Poutanen - vocal, Risto Toppola, Jarmo Julkunen - guitar. Presenter Jarkko Tontti.

 

Organizers: Cultural Centre G18, Korvat Auki Ry, Finnish PEN, Poetry Moon

Lauri Otonkoski (Photo: Irmeli Jung), Kirsi Poutanen (Photo: Antero Kahila)

 

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Runollinen historiakävely (A Poetical History Walk)

Mon. 29.8.
18–19.30, free admission

Language: Finnish

The Poetical History Walk will explore 20th century artist life in Töölö. Helsinki City Museum’s curator of education Sauli Seppälä will guide you along the footstes of young poets. The poet Jyrki Kiiskinen will recite. Attendance is limited to the first thirty people to register.

Registrations: ilmoittautumiset(at)nuorenvoimanliitto.fi.

 

Organizers: Helsinki City Museum, Poetry Moon

Jyrki Kiiskinen (Photo: Raisa Kyllikki Karjalainen 2008)

 

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Tuesday 30.8.

 

Poetry Tram

Tue 30.8., Departure: Töölön halli
16.22–17.14

Language: Finnish

The young poets of Helsinki Poetry Connection, Rauhatäti, Antiolla and Kasper Salonen enliven your commuting on the Poetry Tram! The fun will be presented by Tuukka Terho. The tram will depart from the Töölön halli stop and drive along the route of tram 7B.

 

Organizers: HKL, HSL, Korjaamo Culture Factory,

Helsinki Poetry Connection, Poetry Moon

Rauhatäti (Photo: Risto Kuulasmaa)

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Story Club

Tue 30.8., Restaurant Dubrovnik, Eerikinkatu 11

19–20.30, free admission

Language: Finnish

The strangest thing happened to me once... Come and share your best stories and most surprising encounters and listen to the tales of others. No registration required. The story teller Markus Luukkonen and musical guests will accompany all true and tall tales.

 

Organizers: Poetry Moon, Samova-yhdistys

Markku Luukkonen (Photo: Reetta Viljanen)

 

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Kuutarha-runoklubi (Poetry Club Kuutarha)

Tue 30.8., Restaurant Dubrovnik, Eerikinkatu 11
21–22, free admission

Language: Finnish

Readings by poets Tomi Kontio, Jukka Viikilä and Anja Erämaja, performances by actor Terhi Panula and musician Kiureli Sammallahti. Presenter Tarleena Sammalkorpi. Live broadcast on YLE Radio 1 at 21-21:55. We kindly ask the audience to arrive by 20:45.

 

Organizers: YLE Kulttuuri, Poetry Moon

Anja Erämaja (Photo: Ulla-Maija Lähteenmäki)

 

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Wednesday 31.8.

 

A Poetic Cruise on Helsinki’s Shores

Wed. 31.8., Departure: Vesibussi Leila departs from Kauppatori at 17:30
17.30–23, free admission

Language: Finnish

The cruise will begin at 17:30 with a boat trip from Kauppatori and continue with a walk in Santahamina. It is possible to participate in either one or both parts of the programme. The boat trip will include introductions to new building projects of Helsinki City, including the Cable Car Project, by Hilla Rudanko and Juha-Pekka Turunen of Helsinki City Planning Council. The walk in Santahamina will explore the area’s unique history and natural environment. The trip includes performances by Vilja-Tuulia Huotarinen, Riina Katajavuori and Ozir Godots’ Drum Poems. The Yht’äkkiä tässä group will present an athletic poetry performance. A club evening will be held at Santahaminan Maanpuolustuskerho together with artist guests and the musical group Motelli Skronkle.

 

THE BOAT TRIP IS FULLY BOOKED!

Obligatory registration at www.santahamina.fi for those who wish to take part in the Santahamina walk 1.8.-25.8. Attendance to this part of the programme is not limited. Those attending the Santahamina walk will meet at the area’s main gate at 18-18:20.

All who register will receive detailed instructions.

 

Organizers: Poetry Moon, Henlsinki City Planning Department, Santahaminaseura ry

Riina Katajavuori (Photo: Marja-Leena Hukkanen)

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Poetry Portraits

Wed 31.8, Bulevardi Café, Bulevardi 1
17–19, free admission

Language: Finnish

What would you look like as a poem? The writing group Tapiiri will draw poetry portraits at Bulevardi Café. Be a model, be touched by poetry. Poetry Portraits is a part of The Turku 2011 European Capital of Culture project.

Organizers: Poetry Moon, Kirjoittajaryhmä Tapiiri, Bulevardin kahvisalonki

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Cabaret interruptus

(Cabaret Interruptus presents – SORRY!)

Wed. 31.8., Restaurant Lämpö, Kaasutehtaankatu 1, Suvilahti
19–21, free admission

Language: Finnish, Estonian

The Estonian people owe the Finns an apology. Why do the Estonians apologise? In any case not because one third of the inhabitants of Finnish prisons are Estonians, or because Estonians have stolen the jobs of Finnish buss drivers and builders! The apologies, poems and songs will be performed by various artists, including Asko Künnap, Jaan Pehk, Jan Kaus, Jürgen Rooste, Pastacas, Saila Susiluoto, Raista Marjamäki, Saara Markkanen and Stina Koistinen.

Organizer: The Finnish Institute in Estonia

Cabaret interruptus (Photo: Grete Ahtola)

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Thursday 1.9.

Peter von Bagh: Lastuja – taiteilijasuvun vuosisata

(Peter von Bagh: Kindlings – An Artistic Familys’ Century)
Thu. 1.9. Ateneum, Ateneum-sali, Kaivokatu 2
17–20, free admission

Language: Finnish

Kindlings - An Artistic Familys’ Century is a documentary film story about life and work of the writer Juhani Aho, the painter Venny Soldan-Brofeldt, the photographer Claire Aho and the filmmakers Heikki Aho and Björn Soldan. How does the historical period of the builders of modern Finland compare with our times? Is it possible to turn a culture into a brand? Finnish writer Tuomas Kyrö and Editor-in-Chief of Taide & Design -magazine Maria Hirvi-Ijäs will take part in the discussion led by poet Olli Sinivaara. The film will be shown after the discussion (75 min).

Organizers: Ateneum, Illume Oy, Poetry Moon

© JB

 

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Gubaidulina, Rachmaninov and the Palm-Reader

Thu. 1.9., Bulevardi Café, Bulevardi 1
18–18.45, free admission

Language: Finnish

Performances of improvisations based on Sofia Gubaidulina’s Chaconne and Sergey Rachmaninoff’s etude No 6 op. 39 together with poetry. Poet Vilja-Tuulia Huotarinen and musician Maria Tuokko.

Organizers: Bulevardin kahvisalonki, Poetry Moon

Vilja-Tuulia Huotarinen (Photo: Jyrki Nisonen), Maria Tuokko (Photo: Sampsa Tuokko)

 

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Helsinki Preliminaries of the Finnish Poetry Slam Championship

Thu. 1.9., Cafe Mascot, Neljäs linja 2
19–21, free admission

Language: Finnish

Come and see the who will become the stage poetry champion of Helsinki! The winner will participate in the nationwide finals of Runopuulaaki. The evening will be presented by Jouni Tossavainen.

Competitors are required to register in advance at ilmoittautumiset(at)nuorenvoimanliitto.fi or at Cafe Mascot on the day of the event between 17:30-18:30.

Rules and information on the nationwide competition: www.runokukko.blogspot.com.

 

Organizers: Runokukko, Poetry Moon

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All Week 26.8.-1.9.

Literary Café

Bulevardi Café, Bulevardi 1
Open Mon.-Tue. 8–21, Sat., Sun. 10–21

Bulevardi Café is Poetry Moon´s official literary café. Take advance of the festival’s special offers, leaf through brand new collections of poetry and enjoy the atmosphere.

Organizers: Bulevardin kahvisalonki, Poetry Moon

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Poetry on the Rails

26.8.–9.9.2011

Romance chugs along the tracks! This year the metro, trams and suburban trains will carry love poems by modern Finnish poets. Poetry postcards will be available throughout the festival on public transport, in libraries and Poetry Moon events.

 

Organizers: HSL, Poetry Moon

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Recycled Poetry Workshop

Sat. 27. – Wed. 31.8., Hauhonpuisto, Vallila

16–20, free admission

The focus of artist Suvi Nurmi’s Recycled Poetry Workshop are texts found in the environment. Along the way to the workshop attendants are encouraged to supply the artist with litter that has writing on it. The workshop is part of the environmental art project Kuori - kaupunkikulttuuria katastrofin jälkeen (Bark - City Culture After The Catastrophe).

 

Organizer: Korkalo workshop

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Poetry Behind Bars

Sörnäinen prison, closed to the audience

The Poetry Portraits of the Writing Group Tapiiri expands poetry towards social art. The poetry portrait makes it possible to look at a person with acceptance, without roles. The gates of Sörnäinen prison will open to the Tapiiri squad. Portraits will be writen of the prisoners and of the staff. The event is supported by Turku 2011 European Capital of Culture

 

Organizers: Kirjoittajaryhmä Tapiiri, Poetry Moon, Sörnäinen Prison