In the past 7 years there have been several attempts to open a Fair Trade "world shop." in Budapest with varying degrees of success. Now, the founder of the Fair Trade movement in Hungary and her oldest daughter are making a go of it on their own.Read more »

I have been unfortunate to miss the last few Mookie Brando and the Second Cousins gigs, but made up for it by staying out until 1:30am at the Gondozo on January 12th.Read more »

Having first heard about a museum for the blind in the UK over 20 years ago, I was intrigued by the Invisible Exhibition (Lathatatlan Kiallitas) that has been touring Hungary for some time and is now hosted in Building B at the Millenaris Park.Read more »

When I saw the article in a Time Out Budapest a couple months ago, I tore it out for reference and decided I wanted to see the Vivien Maier photo exhibition at the Mai Mano House of Photography.Read more »

Just before Christmas I had a chance to meet up with my friend Gabi and her daughter Nilda. I had not seen them in at least a year, and they were going to some kid's programme at the Millenaris. I had no idea what I was going to be in for, but I was happy to see them.Read more »

The 2012 Standup Comedy season ended with a bang, or should I say, a sassy-snap.Read more »

My friend Nora has wanted to see Mikve at the Vigszinhaz (Pesti Szinhaz stage) for some time, but tickets proved impossible to obtain. Luckily Julcsi was able to help out, 3rd row center - thanks Julcsi! Indeed the place was packed.Read more »

Musical genius and international sex symbol Earl Okin took the Baby Blue Banana stage again last week.Read more »

Saturday, November 10th saw the long-awaited debut of Budapest's newest cover band super-group, The Vibe. Shameless, consisting of two of the members of The Vibe, Michael Kentish and Jon Spinks, opened the show with a grooving mix of old classics and more contemporary tunes.Read more »