NEW BRANCH OF THE TATRA MUSEUM OPENS

A brand new branch of the Tatra Museum is unveiled today. The idea is to show the roots of the famed Zakopane Style of architecture in the late nineteenth century. The distinctive folk dwellings of the region served as an inspiration for one of the most glittering personalities in Polish art, Stanislaw Witkiewicz (father of the equally colourful Witkacy).

when - 1st July
where - Droga do Rojow 6
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EXHIBITION: THE TIME OF THE TATRA EXPLORERS

This exhibition was conceived for the 120th anniversary of the Tatra museum. It takes us back to the time when exploring the mountains was a pioneering adventure - Zakopane was little 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 Poland. Here, photographs, paintings and mementos recall that golden age.

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

This small but evocative exhibition is being hosted in the charming Villa Koliba, seat of the Museum of the Zakopane Style. 22 photographs on loan from the Museo Nazionale della Montagna in Turin take us back to the very dawn of mountain photography. Here, visitors can savour pictures by pioneers of the genre, such as the legendary Bisson brothers, who are famed in Poland for photographing national icon Fryderyk Chopin.

when - Until October 25th
where - Museum of the Zakopane Style, ul. Koscieliska 18
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RECITAL: INTERNATIONAL ORGAN FESTIVAL

The Perucki family head down from Gdansk for three-pronged musical sally. Roman will be doing the honours on the organ, whilst Lukasz and Maria will be providing violin accompaniment.

when - 3rd July
where - Church of the Holy Family, ul. Krupowki 1
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RECITAL: INTERNATIONAL ORGAN FESTIVAL

Special guest Earline Moulder, all the way from the Unites States, will be hitting the keyboard today. Percussive accompaniment comes courtesy of Ryszard Haba from Krakow. An 8 pm start.

when - 11th July
where - Church of the Holy Family, ul. Krupowki 1
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ZAKOPANE SUMMER OF THEATRE

Enjoy some theatrical frolics courtesy of Zakopane's respected thespian community. This two-event is being hosted on main drag, ul. Krupowki.

when - 24th - 25th July
where - Open air stage, ul. Krupowki
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RECITAL: INTERNATIONAL ORGAN FESTIVAL

A trio of Varsovians are in town today for the organ fest. Jerzy Dziubanski will be on organ duty, joined by Michalina Jaxa on the flute, and Zuzanna Sawicka on the Celtic harp.

when - 25th July
where - Church of the Holy Family, ul. Krupowki 1
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EXHIBITION: SYMBOLIC MOUNTAIN

A new exhibition opens at the wacky Hasior Museum. This one showcases the work of distinguished Polish artist Zygmunt Januszewski, some time professor at Warsaw's Academy of Arts. His sketches and graphic art explore mountains and landscapes, rich in symbols.

when - From 25th July
where - Wladyslaw Hasior Museum, ul. Jagiellonska 18a
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RECITAL: INTERNATIONAL ORGAN FESTIVAL

Hannah Dys from Gdansk will be piping away today for this refined annual fest. She's joined by the Krakow Horn Quartet. Kicks off at 8 pm.

when - 26th July
where - Sanctuary of the Holy Mother Fatima, ul. Krupowki
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RECITAL: INTERNATIONAL ORGAN FESTIVAL

Florian Wilkes from Germany is doing the honours today for the international organ festival. He'll be joined by Mr Marcin Wolak, from Krakow, who'll be providing booming baritone accompaniment. Starts 8 pm.

when - 31st July
where - Church of the Holy Family, ul. Krupowki 1
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