FRIDAY 21.8.
- THE NIGHT OF THE ARTS
Kaarti Poetry
The Kaartinkaupunki district, Night of Arts
Gloria's Night
Gloria Cultural Arena, Pieni Roobertinkatu 12
21/08 at 18-01.30,
free entry
A memorable marathon for all those hungry for art! Early evening is emceed by Jyrki Kiiskinen and Nina Naakka. Improvising master of ceremonies is Katriinamies.
18 Poets Arja Tiainen, Vesa Haapala, Ville Hytönen, Henrika Ringbom and Jarmo Lindemark
18.45 Artistic group Varis - video/performance work Toissailtana
19 Poets Jani Nieminen, Marianna Kurtto, Heli Slunga, Satu Manninen and Tytti Heikkinen
19.45 Circus Kutku - Virkkuuhetki
20 Poets Olli Sinivaara, Pauliina Haasjoki, Johanna Venho, Sinikka Vuola and Hannimari Heino
20.45 Poem & Accordion. Ilpo Tiihonen and Merja Ikkelä
21 Poets Anni Sinnemäki, Jarkko Tontti, Juha Kulmala, Anja Erämaja, Jussi Sutinen, Kristian Blomberg and Vilja-Tuulia Huotarinen
22 Katriinamies
22.15 Poetry Fashion Show - thrills of moon flights and space fashion from the 1960's. Poets on stage: Pauliina Haasjoki, Katariina Vuorinen, Sinikka Vuola, Heli Slunga, Juhana Vähänen and Vilja-Tuulia Huotarinen
23 Karri Lehtonen Orchestra
23.30 Shortcomings
24 Röpöskä
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Lunar Verses
The Rikhardinkatu Library
21/08 at 18-21,
free entry
20 th anniversary of poetry evenings of the Night of Arts.
18 Ilpo Tiihonen 18.15 Kristiina Wallin 18.30 Peter Sandelin 18.45 Anne Hänninen 19 Arto Lappi 19.15 Kaisa Ijäs 19.30 Risto Ahti 19.45 Monica Ålgars 20 Hasso Krull (Estonia) 20.15 Helena Kallio 20.30 Lauri Otonkoski. Emcee Sakari Katajamäki.
Library's 2 nd floor at 19.15
Hannele Huovi and Soili Perkiö, songs from Karvakorvan runopurkki (Furry pooch's jar of verse)
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Poetry Printing
Päivälehti Museum, Ludviginkatu 2-4
21/08 at 17–22, free entry
Visitors can get their short poems composed and printed in the Printing Cellar.
At 19-19.30 Letitia Petrila, Julia Petrila and Leena Maaranen recite Romanian poetry.
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On the streets of Kaartinkaupunki
Members of the writers' group Tapiiri chalk poems onto streets. At 21.30 Fire Show by Aino Nieminen and Pekka Nieminen. Fire Show cancelled! Performance group ELVIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Children's Poetry Moon
Kaapelitehdas Cable Factory, Tallberginkatu 1
21/08 at 17-20, free entry
Grab the poetry star and fly to the children's poetry moon at the Cable Factory!
17 Poetry toy workshop for new-born
17.40 Risto Räppääjä quiz
18 Hannele Huovi and Soili Perkiö, songs from Karvakorvan runopurkki (Furry pooch's jar of verse)
18.45 Poet Atu Ruotanen puts dinosaurs and fishing stories into rhymes
19.30 Risto Räppääjä quiz
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Recession Carnival by the Poetry Jury
Suvilahti Bay, Café Aaltopelti
21/08 at 21-22.30, free entry
The Poetry Jury invites you to a recession carnival on the Night of Arts! Famous poets have been invited to turn the economic depression into poetry. To be broadcast live on TV1 at 21.30-22.30. The audience is requested to arrive by 21 at the latest.
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Saturday 22/08
Kanteletar Concert
Helsinki City Hall, Pohjoisesplanadi 11-13
22/08 at 15-17, free entry
The Kanteletar concert is composed by Maija Kaunismaa and Eeppi Ursin for the 2009 Kajaani poetry week and it is performed by the vocal ensemble Miniät: Maija Kaunismaa, Matleena Kuusniemi, Laura Malmivaara, Eeva Soivio, Eeppi Ursin and percussionist Markus Jaatinen.
Free tickets to the concert are available at the City Hall's Virka Info as of August 3th
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The Kallio Church, Itäinen papinkatu 2
22/08 at 18-19, free entry
A performance full of feeling and intensity, combining Finnish poetry and cello music. Poems of Cajander, Larin-Kyösti, Kilpi, Leino, Malmberg, Meriluoto, Mustapää,Vala. Reciter Susanna Kolehmainen, cello improvisation by Matti Makkonen.
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Explorers of the Night, Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden
22/08 at 22-24, free entry A nighttime poetic excursion to the world of bats and moths. Guided by Tiina Raivikko and Dan Sävel, poet guest Saila Susiluoto. Performance group ELVIT.
Departure: Entrance of the garden, Kaisaniemenranta 2.
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Sunday 23/08
El Paisaje Poético
Café Engel, Aleksanterinkatu 26
23/08 at 14-15, free entry
Poetic coffee break with actress Tarja Keinänen and pianist Jenni Lappalainen.
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Helsinki Winter Garden, Hammarskjödintie 1
23/08 at 17, free entry
The night of Spanish poetry with translators Tarja Roinila, Alice Martin and Jukka Koskelainen. Interviewer Taina Helkamo. Performance group ELVIT.
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Helsinki Poetics Conference
Kiasma Theatre, Mannerheim Square 2
23/08 at 10-13 and 14-16, free entry
The theme of this year's conference is “poetry and politics”. The main foreign guest of the conference is Estonian poet Hasso Krull.
The detailed programme of the conference will be announced in early August at http://poetiikkakonferenssi.wordpress.com/
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Ears Open - concert
Kiasma Museum, Mannerheim Square 2
23/08 at 16.30 -18, free entry
The Helsinki Poetics Conference is concluded by Ears Open - concert that features chamber music with various political themes.
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Monday 24/08
Poetry Stop
Asematunneli tunnel, Helsinki Railway station
at 15 and 16
Vuosaari Metro Station at 17.30, free entry
Poetry Slam contest at the Asematunneli at 15 and 16: Kati Neuvonen, Outi-Illuusia Parviainen and Harri Hertell. Vuosaari station at 17.30 poets Henriikka Tavi and Sirpa Kyyrönen, beatboxer Michael Dawkins. Emceed by Teemu Manninen.
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Poetic horticultural walk in Meilahti
24/08 at 17.30-18.30, free entry
Departure: Junction of Paciuksenkatu and Johannesbergintie
Poetry walk in the vicinity of the Meilahti Arboretum. Professor Pentti Alanko introduces participants to traditional garden plants. Poet guest Merja Virolainen, erformance group ELVIT. Maija Saksman's songs for trees and flowers, the Helsinki Ukulele Orchestra, saw playing by Antti Halonen, jouhikko player Tytti Metsä.
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An Evening with Living Poets
Huvila Festival Tent, Tokoinranta, Hakaniemi
24/08 at 19-22, Tickets €16
Deep playfulness in the bowels of the Huvila Festival Tent! Ron Padgett (USA), Dmitri Bykov (RUS), Rakel Liehu (FIN) and Kaisa Ijäs (FIN). Oikarinen, Pohjola & Riippa - a trio of a poet, trumpetist and drummer. Emceed by Anna Tulusto and Niina Mäkeläinen.
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Tuesday 25/08
Poetic history walk
25/08 at 18-19.30, free entry The history walk takes place around the Punavuori district and is guided by museum educator Sauli Seppälä. Poet guest Hannu Kankaanpää.
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New Moon Poetry Club
Restaurant Belly, Uudenmaankatu 16-20
25/08 at 21-21.55, free entry
The poets performing at the club are Peter Mickwitz, Vilja-Tuulia Huotarinen, Henrika Ringbom and Tuomas Timonen. The evening is emceed by Tarleena Sammalkorpi. To be broadcast live at YLE Radio 1 at 21-21.55. The audience is requested to arrive by 20.45.
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Wednesday 26/08
Poetic architecture walk
26/08 at 18-19.30, free entry An architecture walk in the Jugend-style district of Katajanokka where the seashore is close at hand. Architectural expert Anne Mäkinen, poet guest Stella Parland.
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Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, John Storgårds
Finlandia Hall, Mannerheimintie 13
26/08 at 18.30, Tickets €35-25/€10
The universe and the planets, the sheer cosmic scale of it have long been a source of fascination for composers. This highly visual concert for the whole family travels from the belligerent Mars to the ethereal Venus. Astronomer Esko Valtaoja, author Jouni Inkala and artist Outi Heiskanen introduce the audience to the mysteries of the dome of heaven.
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Thursday 27/08
Rocking Poetry
Restaurant Belly, Uudenmaankatu 16-20
27/08 at 17.30-01, free entry
The concluding event of the Poetry Moon festival features rocking poetry. Club emceed by Tuomas Timonen.
At 17.30-20 Poetry Slam: Helsinki qualifying round
On-spot enrolment by 17.
At 21-01 Poetry with Rock'n' Roll attitude
Jani Nieminen and Jouni Hynynen on stage. Kauko Röyhkä's solo gig.
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ALL WEEK
Textmachine
21/08-27/08, Paasikivenaukio
German sculptor Karo Kollwitz places poetry within reach of everyone! Textmachine has been a big success in Europe and it offers living poetry by a push on a button.
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Exhibition of visual poetry
Pasila Library, Kellosilta 9
21/08-12/09, free entry
The exhibition features visual poetry created in a workshop that was held at the Saari Mansion in 2009. Includes also works of American poet Troy Lloyd.
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Poems on Tracks
21/08–4/09 2009
This year tram an metro passengers can enjoy poetry focusing on game and play. Poem cards available on public transportation vehicles, libraries and Poetry Moon events
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Jarkko Tontti
Photo: Irmeli Jung
Henrika Ringbom
Photo: Charlotta Boucht
Sinikka Vuola
Photo: Kari Sarkkinen
Vesa Haapala
Photo: Irmeli Jung
Risto Ahti
Photo: Irmeli Jung
Anne Hänninen
Photo: Veikko Somerpuro
Fireshow: Aino Nieminen
ja Pekka Nieminen
Atu Ruotanen
Photo: Oldich Imek
Hannele Huovi
Photo: Laura Vesa
Minna Joenniemi
Photo: Hanne Granberg
Miniät
Photo: Tiina Kaukanen
Matti Makkonen
Photo: Mika Kirsi
Saila Susiluoto
Photo: Irmeli Jung
Jenni Lappalainen
Photo: Veera Smidt
Hasso Krull
Photo: Peeter Laurits
Korvat auki
Eero Tiittula / 2007
Henriikka Tavi
Photo: Heini Lehväslaiho
Merja Virolainen
Photo: Kari Siekkinen / Tammi
Ron Padgett
Photo: Ulla Montan
Dmitri Bykov
Hannu Kankaanpää
Photo: Vesa Niinikangas
Tuomas Timonen
Photo: Heini Lehväslaiho
Stella Parland
Photo: Irmeli Jung
Jouni Inkala
Photo: Veikko Somerpuro
Jouni Hynynen
Photo: Ville Juurikkala
 Kauko Röyhkä
Photo: Aki Roukala
 Textmachine
Photos: Karo Kollwitz
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