JAZZ CAMPING 2009

Jazz has a surprisingly long tradition in the highlands. From the fifties, jazz was seen as a kind of protest against the Communist tyranny. Twelve years ago, some jazz enthusiasts decided to give the tradition a boost, and they set up this cracker of a festival. Veterans of Poland's jazz scene will join up and coming stars at the beautifully located prewar Gorski Hotel in Kalatowki. Well worth checking out.

when - 28th September until 4th October
where - Kalatowki, Gorski Shelter
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EXHIBITION: THE TIME OF THE TATRA EXPLORERS

This exhibition was created to chime in with the 120th anniversary of the Tatra museum. It takes us back to the time when exploring the mountains was a true adventure - Zakopane was not much more than a remote hamlet 120 years ago. Soon it became the spiritual capital of the nation, as artists, poets and intellectuals convened from all parts of the then divided country. Here, photographs, paintings and mementos recall that golden age.

when - Until 25th October
where - Koziniec Art Gallery, ul. Koziniec 8
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EXHIBITION: INFINITY, BEYOND DREAMS - THE SOURCE OF MOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPHY

This small but delightful exhibition is being hosted in the lovely old Willa Koliba, seat of the Museum of the Zakopane Style. Twenty-two photographs on loan from the Museo Nazionale della Montagna in Turin take us back to the very dawn of mountain photography. You'll be able to savour pictures by pioneers of the genre, such as the legendary Bisson brothers, famed here in Poland for being the only snappers of national icon Fryderyk Chopin.

when - Until October 25th
where - Museum of the Zakopane Style, ul. Koscieliska 18
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EXHIBITION: POLYFORMS & THE DESERT - ZOFIA ARTYMOWSKA

The wacky Hasior Gallery is always worth a look, but this autumn you can also find a temporary show to complement the curious works by the great man himself. As of October 3rd, art lovers can catch a retrospective of Zofia Artymowska's striking studies of space.

when - 3rd October until 29th November
where - Wladyslaw Hasior Gallery, ul. Jagiellonska 18b
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FINAL CONCERT OF JAZZ CAMPING

All the musicians taking part in this much-loved festival will be joining forces for the end of show shindig. Unmissable if you're in the highlands...

when - 3rd October
where - Kalatowki, Gorski Shelter
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EXHIBITION OPENING: SCULPTURE IN WOOD

Tonight sees the opening of a new exhibition by the Gasienica Szostak brothers.

when - 8th October
where - Galeria Strug, ul. Koscieliska 35
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CONCERT: CALIFORNIA STORIES UNCOVERED

Polish, yes Polish post-rockers hit Zakopane as part of their tour to promote Confabulations, their debut album. Expect great things from this band, which has already become something of a hit on the festival scene. Starts 8 pm.

when - 9th October
where - Ampstrong Club, ul. Jagiellonska 18
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1ST FESTIVAL OF REGIONAL FILMS

If you're smitten with the Malopolska region, and would like to discover more, why not drop into this little festival of films promoting the region...

when - 14th - 16th
where - Various
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CLASSICAL CONCERT: KARLOWICZ ANNIVERSARY

The South Silesian Young Philharmonic will be performing tonight in tribute to the great Romantic composer Mieczyslaw Karlowicz, who passed away in an avalanche nearby, a hundred years ago. Starts 6 pm.

when - 22nd October
where - Church of the Holy Cross, ul. Zamoyskiego
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ANNIVERSARY OF TYTUS CHALUBINSKI

Today, continuing the celebrations of the 120th anniversary off the Tatra Museum, there will be a tribute to its founder, Dr. Tytus Chalubinski. Various events are planned including a piano recital in the Koziniec Gallery, where there will a chance to meet members of his family. Flowers will be laid in the charming Old Cemetery, earlier in the day.

when - 24th October
where - Various
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