October
October, dates will follow. Lecture nights, the Ribelund area in words and pictures
The institutions of Ribelund are hosting a number of lecture nights as well as a guided tour in the Ribelund area in fall 2010. The lecture nights will have different themes, e. g. college teacher Erik Henriksen lecturing about Ribelund’s history and the relation to the town of Ribe.
There will be a special exhibition at the museum café on Ribelund before and now during this period. The final program with dates and sign up is found on Ribelund’s website. The event is suitable for disabled persons.
Place: Ribelunds Museumscafé, Bøge Alle 6, Ribe.
Time: From 19-21.
Price: Free.
1.-31. House of Psalms
In connection with the anniversary year, Taarnborg initiates the project House of Psalms, which stretches to 2014, which is the 250 year anniversary for the death of psalm poet Brorson. House of Psalms consists of 12 smaller publications, where known Danes like Jens Smærup Sørensen, Ulla Terkelsen, Jan Lindhardt etc. pick a psalm. Each psalm results in a publication, in which the author describes, what the chosen psalm means to them. In 2010 the first three books are released and in April-May and October-November Taarnborg will be the location for two exhibitions with art work of e. g. Kirsten Klein and Per Bach-Jensen.
Place: Taarnborg, Puggaardsgade 3, Ribe.
1.-31. My Ribe and Wadden Sea
Great photo exhibition at Danhostel Ribe. Over 50 large photos on canvas show the inhabitants of Ribe, their town and nature. All captured with a wink by Gudrun Rishede.
Place: Danhostel Ribe, Sct. Peders Gade 16, Ribe.
Time: All day.
Price: Free.
1.-31. Children, nature and exercise
A day of role play for children in daycare, about Ribe in the Middle Age. The children are dressed in medieval costumes, walk through the streets of Ribe and are told about the town’s history. The walk ends at Riberhus Slotsbanke, where the children hear the story of Queen Dagmar.
Place: Ribe.
Time: See the homepage for contact and exact times.
1.-31. Ribe’s Tales, educational material for school children
Esbjerg Educational Unit and local culture and nature institutions have put together a large, free educational program with exiting and fun programs for children from 0- 10. grade. The program will be based in Quedens Gård, an old trader’s house from the late 1500s. Teaching can also be based at the schools, but days in Ribe and the surrounding area in authentic sceneries can be arranged as well.
Our offers consist of e. g. reading theater in historical costumes in the streets of Ribe and sailing to the sluice Kammerslusen. Al is target-oriented on different grades to reach the subject-specific goals of the public school.
Following themes are offered: Art in Ribe, Reformation, Queen Dagmar, They made a difference (famous people from Ribe), Mathematics and more in and around the cathedral, Punishment and crime – Ribe Court, Field geography in Ribe, Witchcraft – superstition– witches – Maren Spliids and the convents.
Place: In the schools as well on visits in Ribe.
Time: See our homepage for contact and times.
Price: The educational material is free.
1.-31. Ribe’s Tales for families with children
Parts of the educational material will be translated into English and German. All families with children are welcome to use it. Following themes are offered: Art in Ribe, Reformation, Queen Dagmar, They made a difference (famous people from Ribe), Mathematics and more in and around the cathedral, Punishment and crime – Ribe Court, Field geography in Ribe, Witchcraft – superstition– witches – Maren Spliids and the convents.
Place: At home or in Ribe.
Price: Free download on the internet.
1.-24. The art of Ribe
Ribe Kunstmuseum’s collection of art contains a number of important motives from Ribe, painted by famous Danish artists. P. Ussing, J. Roed, Th. Brendstrup, Kr. Zahrtmann, J. Rohde, A. Gottschak, S. Swane etc. have all been here and have left several works with motives from town. These, complemented with a number of older and newer works, show town over the years, the way the artists have captured the atmosphere, lines, forms and colours. Tales and stories have also been inspiration for artistic works over the years, such as the tale of Queen Dagmar.
Place: Ribe Kunstmuseum, Quedens Gård, Sortebrødregade 1.
Time: See the homepage.
Price: Free entrance.
1.-31. Why Ribe?
Who founded Ribe in the year 700? What is Ribe around the year 900? … and many other important questions. Activity exhibition for all. Enjoy this exhibition with all your senses and you might find the answers.
Place: Museet Ribes Vikinger, Odins Plads, Ribe.
Time: See the homepage.
Price: Entrance.
1.-31. Vikings in new robes
We present our new and improved exhibition in Ribe’s oldest period, from 700-1050. The latest 18 years of research mean that we must re-write history. Enjoy this new and exciting exhibition with new challenges for children.
Place: Museet Ribes Vikinger, Odins Plads, Ribe.
Time: See the homepage.
Price: Entrance.
1.-22. Experience Ribe in the Viking Age
Go back 1300 years and experience life in three magnificent Viking sceneries from the oldest town in Denmark. Meet the craftsmen, farmers and inhabitants of the Viking Age, and experience great things to remember. At Ribe VikingeCenter you get close to it all.
The farmer and the Icelandic horses: In the great manor the Icelandic horses graze and sparkles fly in the smithery. Have a chat with the farmer about farming and the many animals.
The Viking ship Gisla: The Viking ship Gisla lies at the quay at the market place, the place representing the first Ribe – the cradle of Denmark. Here the smith, the glass pearl maker, the wood turner and the potter work side by side with traders offering their goods at a nice price. .
Taste, smell, listen and learn: The town of Ribe, in the year 825, has been reconstructed by the best Viking carpenter of Denmark. The town has many fun activities for the whole family; do some carving, play Viking games, ’Tor, Odin, Tyr’, down fights, bake bread, shooting with bow and arrow and much more.
Place: Ribe VikingeCenter, Lustrupvej 4, Ribe.
Time: All days 10-15.30.
Price: Entrance.
1.-22. See the prey birds of the Viking Age
Meet the falconer; listen to the exiting stories of hunting with falcons, hawks and buzzards in the Viking Age. Experience the fantastic birds of prey and feel the excitement when the falcon dives over the audience to elegantly catch his reward in the air – a nice piece of meat.
Place: Ribe VikingeCenter, Lustrupvej 4, Ribe.
Time: Falcon show Monday – Friday 12.30.
Price: Entrance.
1.-22. The history of the Vikings on the wall
As in other cultures, the Vikings also had the tradition to capture great events in pictures. At Ribe VikingeCenter we do the same now! The story of Ribes founding 1300 years ago is now told in the fine Tinghus, where the chief of the village lives.
The mural is an exiting piece of art and for new generations to enjoy. Watch as we decorate the clay walls.
Try it yourself: Make your own piece of art. Paint lovely Viking motives with paint and brushes of the Vikings.
Place: Ribe VikingeCenter, Lustrupvej 4, Ribe.
Time: All days 10-15.30.
Price: Entrance.
7. Ribelund’s Museum
Ribelund’s over 100 year history is exhibited at Ribelund’s Museum. In the museum, life and everyday routines at Ribelund from the founding in 1907 is shown in pictures, effects and the stories told by the museum staff. The purpose of the museum is to show, how life was lived in an institution with rough conditions for people. Further the great development of Ribelund over the years is clarified.
Place: Ribelunds Museum, Bøge Alle 6, Ribe.
Time: 10-16.
Price: Entrance.
9th Organ Concert
Organ concert with Henry Fairs, Birmingham under Vestjysk Organ Festival.
Works by e. g. Bach, Buxtehude, Schumann and Reubke.
Place: Cathedral of Ribe.
Time: 4.00 pm
Price: Free
Info: www.ribe-domkirke.dk
14. Ribelund’s Museum
Ribelund’s over 100 year history is exhibited at Ribelund’s Museum. In the museum, life and everyday routines at Ribelund from the founding in 1907 is shown in pictures, effects and the stories told by the museum staff. The purpose of the museum is to show, how life was lived in an institution with rough conditions for people. Further the great development of Ribelund over the years is clarified.
Place: Ribelunds Museum, Bøge Alle 6, Ribe.
Time: 10-16.
Price: Entrance.
17. Ribe’s Night of Culture – The best of all times in Ribe
A total experience in the medieval streets of Ribe with music, art, history, drama, theater etc. The Night of Culture will use Ribe’s historical scenery and take you back 1300 years. The opening will be really spectacular with a play about Hans Jessen Søhane and the pirates from 1573. Hans Thiemes’ story with over 30 actors takes place at Skibbroen and the river. The night ends with a great concert in the cathedral.
Place: Ribe.
Time: See program.
Price: Armlet for the events, buy at event places.
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