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Backpackers and Trailblazers
A guide to Kyiv’s budget accommodation for independent travellers
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| 30 July - 5 August 2010 | |
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The Projection of Talent
Stepping up the search for talented artists to head up the What’s On Master Class, we came across a rather extraordinary band called Antenna. Now, we know what you’re thinking – yet another nameless group out of the myriad of Ukrainian bands out there... But this is where you’d be wrong, and we’re going to tell you why.
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Inception (in English)
Directed by Christopher Nolan
Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller USA 2010
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page
Dom Cobb is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable.
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A Clothier to the Stars
 I have known this lady for a number of years, but it was only when I started doing a little background on her did I realise just how significant she is in Ukraine’s celebrity circles. She has worked with groups like Okean Elzy, solo acts Sofia Rotaru, Ani Lorak and Andriy Danilko (better known as Serduchka), and even movie directors like Semen Gorov. If I didn’t know better, I’d think she was the girl next door. I do know better, however, and getting Angela Lisitsa down on the sofa, What’s On gets the goods on one of Ukraine’s behind-the-scenes personalities.
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Draw Some Rock!
 Gouache and Lady Arlett (pop-rock), Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b), 4 August at 22.00
This last month of summer will kick off with a great concert by Gouache and Lady Arlett. Beginning his career in Kharkiv while studying at theatrical school, Gouache’s lead singer quickly realised that his stage talents included not just acting but singing as well, and so in 2006, he created this new band with the funky name from which we can soon expect a debut album. On this particular evening, Gouache will be playing with another one of Kyiv’s local groups, Lady Arlett, and together, they’re going to keep you rocking despite the heat.
All Night Long
Marakesh (pop-rock), Bochka Khmilna (B. Khmelnytskoho 3b), 31 July at 21.00
Metal Heads’ Mission
Zvezdniy Bereg Resort Complex (Kachinskoe 33, Orlovka, Sevastopil), 5 – 7 August
The World Around
Exhibition of photographs by Serhiy Mykhalchuk, Brucie Collections (Artema 55b), Until 6 September
Ride the Summer Wave
Kashtan Summer Sport Camp, X-Park Water Complex (Druzhby Narodiv Park), Until 26 September
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Bringing Humour to 44
 Oleksandr Pushnoy (Russia, pop, funk, rock), Art Club 44 (Khreshchatyk 44b), 6 August at 22.00
His antics on the highly popular improv comedy show, KVN, were what Eastern Europe were first introduced to, until that is, his name became synonymous with entertainment and Oleksandr Pushnoy could soon be seen as host, comic, showman, you name it. Wanting another challenge, he thought he might try his hand at music; something it turns out he’s actually pretty good at. So coming to Kyiv for the first time ever, this man, along with the Dzhankoy Brothers are a few very good reasons to make sure you’re in town.
Gettin’ Down on the Buh
International Ecological Ethno-Festival Pristine Springs of the Buh River, Verkhobuzh, Lviv Oblast, 7 – 8 August
Conner is Coming
Sarah Connor in concert, Palace Ukraine (Chervonoarmiyska 3), 26 November at 19.00
Farewell, Scorpions
Scorpions (rock), International Exhibition Centre (Brovarsky Pr. 15), 2 November at 19.00
Manowar Headlines
Global East Rock Festival, Chaika Aerodrome, 3 – 4 September at 15.00
Mono Night
DJ Monoloc, Forsage Club (Harmatna 51a), 28 August at 23.00
Georgian Pride in Kyiv
Paata Burchuladze in concert, National Philharmonic of Ukraine (Volodymyrska Uzviz 2), 8 September at 19.00
Screaming Opera
Vitas (Russia, pop), Palace Ukraine (Chervonoarmiyska 103), 12 October at 19.00
Italian Electro
Angy Kore DJ set, Forsage Club (Harmatna 51 a), 21 August at 22.00
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Frogs Legs, Snails & All Things French
 French cuisine is respected throughout the world, and rightly so. With their focus on flavour and presentation, and their use of some unique ingredients, most famously snails and frogs legs, the French really know how to cook, and how to eat. There are a number of French restaurants in Kyiv these days, but whether they offer authentic French cuisine is often a matter of opinion. Having recently celebrated its first birthday, Café de Paris on Andriivskiy Uzviz certainly sounded to us like a place where me might find the real thing, so last Sunday Zhenya and I set off to find out.
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The Mess of Mel and Oksana
 We covered the story when Mel Gibson got together with Oksana Grigorieva, the Russian-born-Ukrainian-raised pianist and songwriter, and we commented then that having previously been married to a Russian businessman, a wealthy British artist, and actor Timothy Dalton (with whom she had a child) it was probably safe to use the words gold digger to describe her.
And it seems like we were right. Last week recordings of phone calls between the two, who have now separated and are going through a bitter custody battle over their child, appeared on the internet. And guess what? Surprise, surprise!
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What’s On: Read All Over the World (#29)
 The Trevi Fountain in Rome featured heavily in Fellini’s move, La Dolce Vita, so it has to be more than a coincidence that Olga Labunska sent us the above photo with Okean Elzy on the cover of What’s On when they launched their album with the same title. Well done, Olga! Below we have a photo sent to us by Ian Bearder of Yulia reading What’s On in front of the European Parliament and illustrated sections of the Berlin Wall that have been erected there.
Every month we will be giving away a pair of tickets to any scheduled Ukraine International Airlines destination absolutely free! And these excellent photos from Olga and Ian are now in the running. But do you think you can do better?
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On the Other Side of the Camera
 As one of the country’s most expensive photographers, and a favourite of Playboy, there isn’t much Oleksandr Morderer hasn’t seen. As such, it seemed quite natural for us to want to find out more about him. Unfortunately, a few years ago he suffered at the hands of a journalist who published some rather inaccurate information about the man. So while this sought after photographer was slightly reluctant to talk with us, we managed to win him over, and get the goods on his first earnings, who’s after the nudies and why he prefers to be behind the camera, rather than in front of it.
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Sleeping on a Budget
 Coming to Kyiv from various ports of call can and does include certain costs. You’ll be happy to know, however, that your sleeping arrangements don’t have to be included in your bigger expenses. The Ukrainian capital has picked up on the influx of tourists over recent years, and offering travellers a more affordable option when it comes to where you lay your head, the hostels of Kyiv are affordable, (mostly) clean, and open for business.
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