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3 back to school

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The ”Back to School Issue” October/November
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- What happend in the
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20.BUSINESS&
POLITICS
8.MUSIC
- Monthly ask the polticians
- Political update
10.GENERAL
- A King by ther river...
- Interview with Jaqee
- Sounds of Göteborg
- Beyond IKEA
- Compact Living
22.OUT&
BEYOND
- The Monthly Guide
14. DRINKING &
DINING
- Back to School
- Streetfood
16.THEME
- After school
19.ETC
- In Göteborg
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23.LISTINGS
12.ART
- Göteborg Gallery tour
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27.MY GÖTEBORG
28.INFO
- Noticeboard
- Useful information
30.IN PICTURES
- Back to School in Pictures
31.CITYMAP
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EDITORIAL
No matter if it’s absolutely your first day of school, introduction
CONTRIBUTORS
SIMON LINTER
to Uni or just that day in autumn when a confused student with a “0”
on her chest appears before you; it just sets something off inside. This is
the time of year when many of us make promises to change old habits,
in hopes of coming out wiser (and slimmer) persons. Monthly would
like to compare this process to the building of a card-house. (Preferably, with a pair of aces on top this term)
The first weeks of autumn are when we build a solid foundation.
We start out with empty notepads and a brand new pencil-box. We
buy a new calendar and spend a full day marking our friends’ birthdays. We circle the Waffle Day, Childermas Day and all the name-days
of friends, family and possible future children. We register at the local
gym. We go to the Ekostore for grains/seeds, so we can bake our own
bread. And finally, we register with the non-governmental organization
that for ages we’ve intended to join.
ANNELIE IVARSSON
After a few weeks, we start on the second-floor of the card house.
This is when our nice handwriting in the first few pages of our notepad
turns to unreadable squiggles. The margins are filled with hard, circular
ink marks from pens that are almost dry. Upcoming birthdays in your
calendar have disappeared under big read letters reading “STUDY
FOR EXAM”. You’ve been to the gym twice-a-week, but are fed up
with the gym instructor’s cheerful encouragements and merry grin.
The only visible result on your body is red knees from those fake pushups you have been struggling with the last weeks. The seeds you bought
for baking served as snacks at and an after party at your house. And you
are stressed-out by the promises you made to the organization. How
will you have time to organize that book-fair, send two thousand letters
for a prisoner and create a debate article in two weeks?
The third floor is constructed by term’s end. You no longer use
your notepad; you have started writing on whatever you can find in
your bag. The calendar is long gone, you think you might have left it
next to the computer in the library, but are not sure. You’ve not been
to the gym in weeks because: you were too hung-over to get out of bed,
you caught the winter flu, there was a snowstorm or an alien abducted
you (definitely the alien). The grains are still in your pantry but now
with sprinkles of mould on top. You no longer answer any calls whose
number you don’t recognize.
Wrote this issue article about ”Upp till
kamp” and I also made the comicstrip.
I moved to Göteborg in 2003 and have
worked for several newspapers and magazines in the UK as a writer and designer.
Now, I run ”Swedish Islands Guide” in
Göteborg alongside writing for monthly.
My favourite spot in town is anywhere
within the southern archipelago.
Wrote this issues article ”A King by the
river and a Pearl in the sea” Student of
science journalism. Currently in Umeå
in body but Göteborg in soul. I strive to
fulfil the cliché to live every daylike it is
my last, but people who know me will
tell you I am far from my goal; I make
millions of plans every day. If I were to
choose one place in Göteborg to spend
the rest of my life it would be on the jetty
on the northern shoreline of river Göta
where I can both run and relax.
ANDREAS GRANLUND
Wrote the article ” Fancy Fotball?”
Andreas is a dedicated football supporter. He has played, trained and watched
football most of his life. Now spending
a lot of his time to put his managment
and knowledge skills to the test in Fantasy Premier League. He is confident that
he will get the highest score among his
friends.
And what of the top floor? Will there be a pair of aces this year?
Don’t really know, we just think the content for this issue surely is a
straight flush. Read about the musical queen Jaqee, the four-of-a-kind
football teams and how to build a solid foundation for the coming
term. Enjoy!
- Charlotta Green & Johanna Kempenaar
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Monthly: The Back to School Issue: October/ 2007:
LETTERS to the EDITORS i
Letters to the Editors is an open forum for you to express your opinions. Write to info@monthly.se,
Subject: Letter to the Editors. Or post a comment on www.monthly.se. Thanks!
Dear Monthly!
Dear Monthly!
I came across your magazine the other day and I thought it was
fabulous! Just what I always have been looking for here in town.
It think you guys are great. Having said that I’m longing for some
information what to explore outside the city centre. Hope you are
in it for the long run.
Cheers
/Sarah
I was reading the last issue of monthly and found a lot useful information about the city. As a born and bread Göteborgare I read the Urban
Legends article with great joy. I just want to make it clear that the Slottsskogen myth is more true than you made it sound. A friend of my neighboor personally knows the guy who woke up one morning with ...not a
penguin, but a flamingo in his bathtub. He didn’t know how to bring
it back…so in panic he wrapped it in his bathrobe and walked back in
shame. I don’t think anyone ever knew that it was missing for the night.
But the guy has felt guilty ever since. Even though this was a few years ago
he consequently refuses to go to for a beer at Villa Belparc.
/Erik
Dear Sarah
Many thanks for your letter! Happy to hear that you like the
idea of Monthly. Regarding your request for more information
beyond the “Vallgraven” area…You´re in luck! The next issue
is actually going to be “ The Neighbourhood issue” and will be
filled with local information and neighborhood treasures. Hope
you´ll enjoy it!
/Monthly
Hello Monthly Magazine
I live in Göteborg since a couple of months and I´m very interested in visiting Stockholm for a weekend trip. Maybe you have
some tips on how to get there?
Thanks a lot!
/Jim
Dear Erik
I once woke up with a grizzly on my spare mattress. He hung around
for days, ate my food, smoked my fags and made a mess. This was a
few years ago, but the other day I got a letter saying “Forgive me”.
I’m not sure this was from the grizzly but if it was, please let yourself
be known.
/Monthly
Dear Jim
We are interested in visiting the island of Atlas, but that’s unfourtanly not possible.
/Monthly
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>>UPDATE
THE AUTUMN BUDGET
NEW CLIMATE COMMISION
Sweden is creating an international commission to examine the
environmental effects of development assistance. Sweden is one of
the few countries that meet the United Nations minimum level for
aid to developing countries. But, prime minister Reinfeldt says, the
accomplishments of aid may be nullified by global warming. He
says the commission will seek ways of using assistance to meet the
climate challenge.
ROY ANDERSSON FOR SWEDEN’S OSCAR
Roy Andersson’s ”You, the Living” has
been chosen by the Swedish Film Institute as this year’s candidate for the
Oscar shortlist in the Best Foreign
Language Film category. Seven years
have passed since Andersson’s last release, the critically acclaimed ’Songs
from the Second Floor’, a film that
won the Grand Jury Prize at Cannes
and was also chosen as the Swedish
Oscar candidate. The film is Competing for the Best Foreign Language
Film award. The Oscar nominations will be announced on January
22, 2008 and the 80th Academy Awards ceremony will take place on
February 24 in Los Angeles.
Details about the upcoming autumn budget have been released.
This time it’s Higher Education Minister Lars Leijonborg who
has announced what the center-right coalition government is
planning when it comes to university education. According to
him it’s a shift in policy from quantity to quality, with 30 million dollars being moved from the general university budget
and being concentrated on students studying humanities, law,
theology and Social Sciences. Leijonborg says that although the
total number of students may fall as a result of the move, the
quality of the education will improve. Swedish National Radio
News reports that the government also is planning to limit the
amount of time people can be on sick benefits. At the moment
there is no such limit, but the government now wants to stop
people getting the benefits after 30 months. By then the claimants should either be given a job they can handle, or be put
into early retirement.
REFORM OF ALCOHOL LAW
The Swedish government wants to revise its alcohol laws and a
preliminary peek suggests that it may soon be possible to buy
alcohol in a restaurant that does not serve warm food. But
the current connection between food and alcohol will stay in
place. The government also wants the inquiry to investigate
whether further demands should be placed on establishments
wishing to serve alcohol later than 1am
VIKING TREASURE FOUND!
PRICE OF DAIRY PRODUCTS IS SET TO RISE
The Scandinavian dairy producer
Arla is warning Swedish consumers that the price of milk, butter,
cheese and other dairy products
are set to increase this winter.
Prices are expected to go up by
around 10 percent. Arla, Sweden’s
biggest dairy manufacturer, says it
is having to raise the prices to compensate farmers for higher feed
costs and a general milk shortage
around the world.
In Gotland two coins were uncovered by rain on
the lawn of farmer Tage Pettersson in early August.
He called in Gotland’s archaeologist, who found a
further 52 coins on the site. Most of the coins are
German, English and Arabic currency from the late
10th and early 11th centuries. But archaeologists are
most excited about the presence of six very rare Swedish coins, from the reign of Olof Skötkonug, king
of Sweden from 994-1022. Gotland is one of the
richest sources anywhere of buried Viking treasure.
Discoveries of coins and other treasure are made on
a regular basis.
Monthly: The Back to School Issue: October/ 2007: MUSIC
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Q
NEW RELEASE: JA
TEXT: Charlotta Green
PHOTO: Press
Monthly:We have seen you working in various musical contexts the
One crowded night, there was a jam-session in
the local pub, St. George. I was a bit tipsy, but
an extraordinary voice cut through the alcohol
fogging my brain. It was an amazingly unforgettable voice.
That was a few years ago, the first time I heard Jaqee live. My friends
and I left the pub starstruck. Sure that when Jaqee became the buzz of
the town, we would pompously tell them about that night in Masthugget. Since that night, we have seen her on a number of occasions:
with Nationalteatern, on stage with the dub reggae band Kanzeon and
recently, in a more laid-back setting with Mattias Hellberg. After the
first album, Blaqalixious, we have been longing for the release of a new
album. And that time has finally come. On the last day of October,
Monthly’s editorial board will all go for a jog to Bengans and lay our
hands on the new cd. In the meantime, we stole a few minutes of Jaqee’s
time to find out more about her and any plans for the future.
last few years. Since Blaqalixious, you’ve been on stage with bands
like Kanzeon and Nationalteatern. This summer you did A Tribute
to Billie Holliday, with Bohuslän Big Band. Recently you performed
in a simple setting with Mattias Hellberg on guitar. Can you tell us
a bit more about the last three years? And what the different musical
settings have meant to your career? How have all these different collaborations influenced the sound on the new album?
Jaqee: Well, I am the restless and stubborn type... I just need to do
what feels good and sometimes it’s wack, other times it’s brilliant...So
really I have spent the last three years doing just that.. Started all out
with the Blaqalixious album that nobody thought had an essence, so
then I decided to go live with it, and after the Grammy nomination
people started noticing it, which was really good for me.. I needed that
energy and it worked like a Viagra. At the end of 2006, I was really tired and bored, so then I decided to take a break and rebirth myself. So
January 2006, I was asked to do a duet with Mattias Hellberg, (who
wrote the album with me) and that’s when I found out what a brilliant musician he is...The rest is history. Also, the past two years I have
spent with Nationalteatern, which has been a wonderful experience.
You can’t help but learn a whole bunch with people like that. So the
new album is definitely something refreshing for me...
M: You have played with a variety of musicians in Göteborg. How
is the music scene in town? In what way has the “Göteborg scene”
influenced you?
J: Oh yeah...Sometimes I think I have an Idea, then all of a sudden
I am caught off guard. But one thing is clear; Göteborg is rich city
music-wise... Everyone can have their piece of cake and even get to
enjoy it slooowly.
M: This past summer you worked on A Tribute to Billie Holliday in
collaboration with Bohuslän Big Band. How did this cooperation
come to be? What is your connection to Billie Holliday?
J: Back in elementary school, I was assigned the song ”Strange Fruit”
by my music class teacher, Annika Johansson. My first Billie Holiday
contact. Very inspiring. Fourteen years later, I got a phone call from
Göran Levin, asking me to collaborate with BBB...I haven’t regretted
my decision. It’s challenging, but also fun.
M: What are your plans for the future?
J: Try to keep myself happy every way possible...
M: You have a passionate interest in human rights issues. Is there any
matter particularly close to your heart?
J: The simple word ”humanism”, I think we neglect a lot... Looking
out for one another, having some kind of empathy... We are so full of
ourselves these days...And also, EVERYBODY!!! Switch of the lights,
recycle, think about human rights and the unfortunate...
M: Favourite spot in Göteborg:
J: For a picnic: Anywhere far from buildings and roads.
For a night out: more house parties please, or Pustervik.
Dates to remember:
Release date: 31 0ctober, 2007
Gig @Nefertiti; 1 December, 2007
Monthly: The Back to School Issue: October/ 2007: MUSIC
SOUNDS
of GÖTEBORG
TEXT: Hjörtur Einarsson
PHOTO: Karin Pettersson +Press
You might have to dig for them, but the sounds of Göteborg are diverse and many. Our little,
big city might once have been linked with (understandably) Goth culture and hard rock. But
look beneath the rough white face paint and black mascara, you’ll discover music in all the
colors of the rainbow. Monthly gives you a peek underneath the surface at two of the different progeny spawned by Göteborg’s music scene.
DETEKTIVBYRÅN
I sat down one night to listen to Detektivbyrån and quickly
began thinking about a French dramatic comedy (one which
Jean-Pierre Jeunet would probably direct). “Giggle” and “joy”
are words that come to mind upon hearing their music. At least
that’s how I’d describe my impressions and mood while listening
to Detektivbyrån. Wonderful sounds from glockenspiel and
accordion, in combination with “fuzzy beats, swinging hugs and
sweet respect”, to use their own words. Great while you’re doing
the dishes, jogging, reading a Swedish deckare, putting the kids
to bed, or basically anything but partying. Detektivbyrån is three
guys: Anders, Jon and Martin. They’re actually from Värmland
(you might hear the woods echoing in their music), but they
create their music and live in Göteborg. So... we’ll give them the
Göteborg stamp without hesitation.
Detektivebyrån will have a gig here in Göteborg October
27th at the Poesifestival at Pustervikteatern, starting 20:00. Don’t
miss it! Also check out their webpage at www.detektivbyran.net.
NEW TANGO ORQUESTRA
Probably the best “Nuevo Tango Band” in Sweden! New
Tango Orquesta is critically acclaimed all over the world and
seems especially popular in Germany, Russia and Turkey.
Now, I don’t know much about tango music, but what I’ve
heard from them is fantastic. For a guy mainly interested in
alternative rock and indie music, it was a pleasant surprise
to discover a new sound: New Tango. And not only discovering it, but more or less falling for it! New Tango Orquesta
is composed of five people, playing bandoneon (Per), violin
(Livet), piano (Thomas), double bass (Josef ) and electric
guitar (Peter). They’ve released three albums: The New Tango
Orquesta (1998), Part II (2000), and Bestiario (2005). The
group has also made music for film, television, theatre and
various performances.
In the beginning of October, New Tango Orquesta
will tour Russia. Consequently, we’re not sure when they’ll be
performing again in Göteborgsområded, but let’s hope it’s not
too long a wait! In the meantime, check out their webpage
(www.nto.nu). Or better yet, go to the nearest record store
and purchase one of their cds!
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GENERAL
TEXT: Simon Linter &Charlotta Green
UPP till KAMP
If you ever wanted to know what Göteborg was
like in the mid 60s then look no further. A new
drama is being shown on SVT1 called ”upp till
kamp” deals with just that. The 6 hour extravaganza (4 x 90 min parts) follows the lives of 4
friends who cope with turbulent times alongside their own personal lives.
Set in 1966 through to
1976, ”upp till kamp” deals
with the protests against the
Vietnam war, drug use and,
of course, love. The series also
has a huge musical input from
none other than Mattias Bärjed
(Soundtrack Of Our Lives guitarist) who has crafted some clever
sounding 60’s songs just for the
occasion.
The four actors in the main
roles are virtually unknown
who certainly rise to the occasion and are totally convincing
as rock stars and activists. Alongside Peter Birro’s gritty script,
there is also some great direction
from Mikael Marcimain using
black and white footage and colour film to create the authentic
60’s and 70’s look. One of the
best features of ”upp till kamp”
(apart from the storyline and ac-
IKEA
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and
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ry
edita
t
Dep
ting) is the fact that everything
takes part in Göteborg. Using
some clever footage and technology, you will see old footage of
Göteborg including the Älvsborg
bridge still being built. ”Upp till
kamp” has also recreated the old
60’s Cue club that was the main
place where bands performed in
Göteborg. All of this will just be
a distraction because you will be
forever squinting your eyes and
trying to work out where everything was filmed. Also, if you
squint harder, you will probably
spot someone you know from
the hundreds of statists that were
used to complete the film.
”Upp till kamp” is available
online to watch on www.svt.se
(limited time only) and is released as a 3 DVD box set on the
12th September with extras and
subtitles.
I guess it starts the first time your parents leave you alone in
one of those free supervised playrooms…
I had my first feeling of “fake” independen-
ce in the room with all those small colourful
balls. I was on my own in a room full of toys;
free to do whatever I wanted! I could go berserk
and throw balls at other kids or make funny
faces at people passing outside the big glass
windows. Occasionally, the staff would call for
parents over the speaker system. But by then
they were long gone or too busy munching
away on a low-priced meal in the cafeteria. The
playroom served as a breathing space for my
Mom. She would drop me off and race-off in
the car to a friend’s house for a needed hour on
her own, before she had to pick me up again.
And all for the price of a plastic toilet-brush.
Twenty years later, I hated that playroom. It
was my first job ever (part-time)and I was looking after the kids in the playroom. The second
day on the job I spotted a nasty little kid, stop
what he was doing, take his pants off and take
a dump among those one million balls. I had
to press the emergency button; all balls had to
be taken out and washed.
I refused to work there again. For many Swedes
of Generation X, a visit to IKEA was one of the
most vivid and enjoyable memories from childhood. IKEA often wins the battle over first tooth, first day of school and even first friend. An
American acquaintance of mine sends his Swedish girlfriend to IKEA for a few hours when
she is feeling blue. He says that it’s like a cleansing for her; wandering around the furniture,
gazing at brand names that once were names
of classmates in middle school. She hums the
names as she passes them: Irma, Felicia, Andrea
and Bettan... His wife returns home, with that
blue bag filled with all kinds of “good to have”
stuff. She behaves as if she had a good cry; relaxed and ready for new beginnings.
Living in Southern California, in my
teens and without a driver’s license, was certainly a trial. I often felt stuck in my house,
dependent on friends to pick me up. One day
I had enough; a Swedish friend and I stole her
host family’s car and took off. Finally free to
go wherever we wanted! After one and a half
hours on the freeway, we ended up at IKEA
in Los Angeles. We sat in one of the display
rooms, discussing Swedish design for a while.
Later, we bought a pack of Gillecockies on our
way out and went back home. We could have
gone to Hollywood, Beverly Hills, or even a
detour to Vegas, but no. A few years later, the
same friend and I were backpacking around
the world. It was somewhere north of Surfers
Paradise in Australia and it was her birthday.
I decided to set out and find her the perfect
birthday gift. Four buses and three hours later
I stood in a killer queue at IKEA for a small
stuffed animal called “barnslig” (childish) and a
100g Marabou chocolate bar. Why, why? What
has IKEA done to the Swedes? Nevertheless, I
think it is time for a massive therapy session,
free for everyone in need. It’s time we break free
from that hereditary debt IKEA has laid on our
shoulders. It is time we stand on our own feet;
getting our own apartments, with our own furniture and kitchen utensils!
Monthly: The Back to School Issue: October/ 2007: GENERAL
COMPACT LIVING
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PHOTO: Press/Softline
Just moving into a new flat? Chances are that
it’s a bit less spacious than you might have wished. No matter what your reason for living in a
small space, you’ll undoubtedly have to make
some compromises in decorating and getting
organized, while making some adjustments to
your lifestyle in order to make everything fit.
And without feeling cramped.
Monthly sat down with interior designer Bessie Gonzales and
interior consultant Jennifer Brundin at Attractions for some useful tips
regarding how to get the most out of your square metres. Just as small
spaces can actually be harder to keep clean than large ones, they can
also be harder to design because they necessitate a more clever attention to picky detail
First, get an overall picture of the room. What is the lighting
like? What are the colours of the floors and walls? What are the room’s
assets? What can you change and do you have to ask the landlord first?
You can make some decorating changes that make the area look and
feel larger, without moving any walls! With arranging, colour, furniture, and interesting lighting, your space won’t feel so cramped.
Set a budget. You can make a lot of difference in a room, with just
a limited budget. Search second-hand shops and markets. Restore
old furniture then spend the extra pocket-money on textiles, curtains and pillows. Jennifer advises that when buying furniture, try
to stick with one kind of wood. Many different types of woods will
make the room look disorganized, therefore smaller.
”The Donut” from
Softline is a multif
unctional furniture
Both to be used as
.
a lazychair and a tab
le. Suitable for compact living. www.s
oftline.dk or at att
raction.se
Clear out the clutter. There’s nothing that makes a small space
feel cramped more than having too much stuff. Think feng shui. Just
keep stuff you really like. With things neatly arranged and out-ofsight, the space in view will feel tidily open.
Think light colours; they make a space feel open and airy. Bessie
points out that it’s always a sure bet to paint the walls white. This
will make the space feel more open. Use more colour for your decorations. But stick with few colours, too much mixing will make
the room look messy.
Design with multiple use in mind. A dining room table can be
made into a writing-desk. A sofa can be transformed into a bed. Use
drapes or curtain panels to separate different parts of the room.
Make sure that you have different types of lighting. You
can easily create different settings in one part of the room just by
using another form of lighting.
Add paintings or prints to the walls. Try to keep paintings in
a straight line or in an orderly symmetry with each other. Do not
put paintings too high up on walls.
ATTRACTIONS
If you walk down Kungsgatan you may
spot this trendy shop, focusing on interior
design. Attractions opened it’s doors in May
this year and a new upper floor showroom is
planned to be revealed on October 18th.
General manager Tom Sörnes hopes that the
average Swede is ready for the latest trends. On display will be top
Italian brands and high-class design from brands like the German
brand Hülsta. It will also show the brand ”Softlines” which may
serve as an inspiration for compact living. The store focus on uniqueness and aims to only bring in products that can not be found
elsewhere in Göteborg. The showroom will also exhibit different art
venues, which might be well worth checking out.
Kungsgatan 15
www.attractions.se
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Monthly: The Back to School Issue: October/ 2007: ART
TEXT: Johanna Kempenaar
PHOTO: Press
GÖTERBORG GALLERY GUIDE
The art scene in Göteborg is growing. New galleries have been popping up
and this August the International Biennale of contemporary art opened its doors for the Göteborg public. During two months international artist will exhibit contemporary art around town. Monthly will guide you to some upcoming
exhibitions in and beyond the biennale, as well as where to catch interesting
art outside the museums.
RÖDA STEN
GALLERI BOX
Box is an artist-run space for contemporaryprojects and exhibitions located in the city
centre. Box’s program consists of between
four and five exhibitions each semester, this
autumn being no exception. First off in
the coming season is a performance work
by Love Enqvist, Alison Gerber and Maria
Karlsson called ”Overheard”. Their exhibition is a co-operative piece, evolving around
performance art. Both handling the feeling,
background and the idea of performance.
This gallery is one of the largest scenes for contemporary art in Göteborg. The old boiler house is also
the main host for the Art biennial. This is an excellent spot to begin with as the place will be housing some interesting events in the fall. During the
biennale the work of 15 artists and artists groups
will be exhibited. Armando Lulaj from Albania is
one of them. He is internationally known for his
installations based on social criticism. Here he will
be screening a video work on the communistic
strive and it’s consequences. Jenny Holzer(USA) is
also an interesting name within the biennale. She
is mostly recognized for her text based art viewing
her imagery on the struggle between censorship
and openness in the States.
Until the 25th of November.
Rödasten. 1
www.rodasten.se
ARTWORK FROM THE UPCOMING
EXHIBITION ”OVERHEARD”
Between 28/9-28/10.
Kastellgatan 10
www.galleribox.se
300m3 ART SPACE
This has been an established gallery in
Göteborg since 2003. Directed towards
International art in various forms.
During the Biennale the German movie
creator and artist Hito Steyerls is showing
her exhibition ” Dependence”. In Dependence features the work of the Japanese
performer Asagi Ageha. It shows her self
in a suspension performance, developed
from Japanese bondage practices. Hito is
described to work in the border between
movies and art with the focus on globaliHITO STEYERL - DEPENDENCE
zation, feminism and migration.
Until 21st of October.
Kastellgatan 22
www.300m3.com
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KONSTEPIDEMIN THE EPEDEMIC OF ART
This is more than a gallery. The area of Konstepidemin feels almost like a small town, with
the artist studios scattered around the hills
behind Linnégatan. The Epidemic of Art consists of ten buildings and a large park. There are
actually more than 100 studios with many different artistic groups represented like designers,
silversmiths, painters, writers, sculptors, textile
artists, photographers and film producers. The
diversity of art on exhibit here is huge. In two
galleries, the Boiler Room and The Cave, different artists will show their work during the
fall. Between 27okt- 18nov the master students
of the media program at Göteborg academy
of art will take over the space of the galleries.
Until 25th of November, in connection with
the art biennale, Konstepidemin will be having
two studios open, every weekend, free for the
public to enjoy.
Konstepidemins väg.
www.konstepidemin.com
GRAFIK I VÄST
For you interested in graphic art, this is the gallery
in town. Grafik in Väst have a wide range of both
local and Scandinavian graphic artist represented.
The work exhibit at Grafik in Väst often shows a
great range of diversity in different graphic techniques, such as etchings, wood engravings and digital
art. In the fall some Swedish artist will display their
work. Until the 18th of October the wood engravings from Sven Ljungberg are to be seen, followed
by Björn Therkelson whom is displaying his digital
images. Between 20okt-8nov.
Storgatan 20.
www.ramverk.se/giv
GALLERI THOMASSEN
This gallery aims to show you the best
of the contemporary art scene. Working
with artist from Sweden, Scandinavia
and Berlin. The gallery also wants to
promote young, upcoming artist and
doing so by dedicating a space within
the gallery for display. Until the 17th
of October you will have the chance to
see the grand sculptors from local artist,
Claes Hake. Between 20th of October
until 7th of November, the Malmö based artist Helmtrud Nyström will exhibit her colorful paintings.
CLAES HAKE - GREY GRANIT
Götabergsgatan 26
www.gallerithomassen.se
HASSELBLAD CENTRE
If you still want to head to a museum be sure
not to miss the exhibition by Gregory Crewdson at Hasselblad Center/ Konstmuseet. Gregory
Crewdson is perhaps one of the most renowned
photographer of contemporary art. The exhibition at Hasselblad is a comprehensive overview
of the beautiful oeuvre of the American photographer. The exhibition handles work from
Crewdson between the years 1985-2005, including ”Twilight” Where he reworks the American
suburb into a stage-set for the inexplicable, often
disturbing, events that take place at twilight
To be seen until 28th of October. Gregory
Crewdson will also be having a lecture on Wednesday 10 October , 18:00.
Götaplatsen
www.hasselbladcenter.se
GÖTEBORGS KONSTHALL
With the central location, right on Götaplatsen, next to the Göteborg art museum, this is an easy gallery to try out. The
exhibition program for the fall includes
Swedish and International contemporary
art. During the Biennale, work by four artists and one group will be exhibited. One
of the strongest as well as the most unpleasant piece, is an installation by Thomas Hirschorn. Two exhibitions rooms
are transformed into his exhibition called
Concretion. This is a strong piece that certainly wont leave anyone unaffected. The
exhibitions taking part in the biennale are
ongoing until 25th of November.
Göteborgs Konsthall
Götaplatsen
www.konsthallen.goteborg.se
www.myspace.com/goteborgskonsthall
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Göteborg is a city for diners, with high-class restaurants never far away. But what do you do if
you’re in the mood for something good to nibble on, but don’t have the time to sit and wait to
be served? Fret not; the city contains plenty of
places to grab a bite to eat while you’re on the
move. Here are some of our favourites.
FALAFEL EXPRESS
Grönsakstorget, adjacent to the canal
This van vies with a langos vendor and Thai food eaterie for the attention of hungry passers-by. It dispenses cheap and enormous kebab
rolls, filled with your choice of crunchy falafel, crisp salads, vegetarian
fillings, or meat. The portions are vast, the price is right, and with all
the food fresh and tasty. Well worth a visit if you’re in a rush, as are
the local competition – the falafel van has the edges in portion size and
value for money alone.
CREPERIET
Linnegatan, next to Prinsgatan tram stop
Situated conveniently on Linnegatan, within staggering distance of Andra Långatan’s pubs and bars, this tiny street outfit sells freshly-made
crepes with a head-spinning variety of fillings. Perfect for a post-pub
snack while waiting for the tram, or for grabbing something to fill you
up as you saunter up the street. Savoury options such as blue cheese and
ham are our favourites, although the sugary varieties should tempt those
of you with a sweet tooth.
SNABBT & GOTT
Various locations through the city – look for the signs on street booths
Of all the chains of kebab shops and other places which specialise in selling quick, tasty snacks to booze-soaked Swedes, this is the best. Avoid
the meretricious allure of Burger King and its glitzy ilk, find a Snabbt
& Gott (“Fast & Tasty”) and choose a wrap with sausage and mash for
truly curious, but nonetheless delicious, post-pub food. They’re much
of a muchness in terms of quality, with shops dotted here and there
about the city. We can be found most frequently in the one next to
Vasagatan tram stop.
14 M²AT
http://www.14mat.com
Kungstorget
Easily spotted, thanks to the queue that snakes out of its door every
lunchtime. This tiny bar serves up good and filling (if not that cheap)
portions of rice and noodles to hungry local workers and passers-by.
Purists insist that the vegetable noodles are the best, although personally we’d plump for the more substantial rice dishes. The daily-changing lunch specials provide excellent value, for money and convenience.
Choose from a selection of ingredients, load up on the sambal olek
and soy sauce, and enjoy.
FASTFOODTHAI
Kristinelundsgatan 3
Order tel. no. 031 188565
This innocuous place, on the corner of Kristinelundsgatan and Chalmersgatan (a short walk away from Vasagatan and Valand tram stops),
looks more like a convenience store from the outside. However, it
also serves some of the best Thai food in the city, eat-in or take away.
Prices are low and, for your money, you get authentic rice or noodle
dishes with a variety of frequently-changing specials, including some
of the best pad thai we’ve tasted here in Sweden. Grab a box and head
to the nearby park for a pleasant lunchtime break (assuming it’s not
raining).
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TEXT: Johanna Kempenaar
VICTORIA ARENA
VILLAGE WINE TASTING!
Are you tired of the same old beer at the pub? Do you want to add
an extra flavor to your regular Friday night out? Then Le Village could
be your answer. On one of the side streets to Tredje Långgatan, with
an exterior looking like some crooked canal house in Amsterdam. Le
Village entered the Göteborg restaurant scene in 1998, but the interior
takes you back way further. You feel like you just entered the 18th
century. Le Village is a French restaurant with some Swedish sidekicks
on the menu,. But the best thing about this French corner is perhaps
not the food so much as their huge wine cellar. Every Friday, starting
at 17:00, you can enjoy the wine stockings of Le Village. For the price
of 200 SEK, you’ll get to try six sorts of wine and also get a dinner with
it.. So crawl into one of their easy chairs next Friday and have some
wine and cheese.
If you have some extra money in pocket one day, head down to Victoria Arena and go wild. Victoria Arena opened its doors in 2004, with
the aim to create a new form of shopping in town. Inspired by the
concept ”design before function”, this place feels like some trendy store
in New York or Paris rather than one in Göteborg. Here you’ll find not
only designer wear but books, magazines, beauty product, shoes, bags
and accessories,. If the prices feel too intimidating, just have fun wandering around and dream about a world where brands such as Prada,
Miu Miu, Vanessa Bruno and Paul Smith are merely everyday. Also
keep an ear and an eye open for Victoria Arena’s fashion shows and art
installations.
Victoria Arena
Kungsgatan 46.
Mon-Fri: 10:00-18:30, Sat: 10:00-17:00
www.victoriaarena.se
CINEMA FANTASTICO
Le Village
Nordhemsgatan 22-24
www.levillage.se
”The Last Adventure” (from the series of Jan Halldoff)
A BETTER LUNCH
Have you tried the pea soup and pancakes at Uppåt Framåt
yet? Every Thursday the restaurant cooks up an eco-friendly
lunch, together with the homeless people’s magazine Faktum
and Ekostore. This is much more than just pea soup, while
going there you support work for the homeless people in town.
You pay whatever you can spare for the lunch and the surplus
goes straight to the people in need!
Peasoup, pancakes and coffee are served:
Thursdays between 11.30-1400.
Uppåt Framåt, Magasinsgatan 3
www.faktum.se
Are you one of those people who would introduce yourself as a ”cineaste” at a party? Lucky for you there is a counterpart in town to all
those blockbuster screenings! In the halls of the old cinema, Capitol,
you’ll find the delightful club called Cinémateket. It has been around
since the Sixties and aims to keep cinema history alive through showing
old classics, as well as new foreign films that don’t get any commercial
distribution in Sweden. Five times a week you can entertain yourself
with a broad program from Cinémateket. The only thing you have to
do is buy a membership card at the counter of Bio Capitol for 80SEK.
The card is valid for twelve months and then you only pay 45SEK per
film. Some pearls in the program this fall are films by and with: Zhang
Yimou, Göteborg profiles, Alfred Hitchcock , Jan Haldoff, David Cronenberg and Audrey Hepburn. You can download the full programme
at Cinemateket’s webpage: www.sfi.se/cinemateket/
Cinémateket
Bio Capitol
Skanstorget, 031-71143
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How to get the most out of your freetime in
Göteborg. Monthly will highlight some activities both for the sporty aswell as the sportfan.
THEME - AFTER SCHOOL
I remember coming home from my first yoga pass feeling like someone
stuffed my body through a meat grinder. Tired but extremely relaxed,
I was pleased to feel all those muscles vibrating in my beaten body. I
had attended my very fist lesson of Ashtanga yoga. Before going there
I thought yoga was for wimps, celebrities or burnout people in need
of a mantra or karma or whatever they call it. Entering with the word
skepticism written in my forehead, I sat down with all the rather fit
people beside me. We began with some “downward-facing dog” and I
was sure I heard a crack somewhere…and so it continued. Man, was I
wrong. Ashtanga yoga is like a hard workout session. Hence the meat
grinder feeling. I continued for a year and all the clichés about yoga
were fulfilled. I had better posture, physique, concentration and I could
actually sit upright on a chair for the first time. There are many types of
yoga, but Ashtanga yoga is the most physical one. It’s more like going to
the gym plus some soft relaxation. In Göteborg you can probably find
all the types, but if you are like me and want to feel like someone took
all your limbs and squeezed them, check out:
Göteborg Ashtanga Yogashala center at www.ashtanga.se, Risåsgatan
14. Or in if you want yoga lessons in English; Gentle drop-in Hatha
yoga class ,every Sunday from 16:00 until 17:30 in Vasastan. Contact
april.streeter@gmail.com for more info.
Really, no matter if you are student, fulltime worker or a slacker, it’s
much more enjoyable having some recreational activity on your weekly
agenda. As we are heading into the darker season, the city just blooms
with activities for the urban citizen. There are gyms on almost every
street corner, the open colleges have full catalogues filled with activities
and on the internet you can even make your own jogging diary. In the
next pages Monthly will give you some tips for activities that perhaps
will sweep you up. Something for sporty types and something for the
person standing on a terrace shouting instead of participating. Also,
don’t hesitate to head down to the public library. Pick up any copy of
those catalogues and become one of the people who say YES to the
question “Do you have a hobby?”
MUAY THAI
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PHOTO: Johanna Kempenaar
Lina and Chris, two of the best fighters at Göteborg Muay thai.
Lina Lansberg is one hundred percent dedicated
to what she believes is the most beautiful sport in the world.
Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) is what the Thai people call their own
martial art. The art of Muay Thai has evolved from a battlefield art into
an increasingly popular sport even outside of Thailand. The best Thai
boxing club in Sweden is Göteborgs muay thai. This is the mother club
for Lina Lansberg, gold medal winner of Sweden in 2007. Monthly
met her between trainings for a quick chat about her preparation for
the World Championship in Thailand, being held this November.
Lina started with Muay thai about four years ago. She has been
back and forth to Thailand the last couple of years to receive the most
of her training. Mid-October she’ll be off again to Kaew Samrit Muaythai Gym, outside of Bangkok. It’s a famous gym and one of the ten best
muaythai gyms in Thailand. Born in this gym are boxers such as Anuwat Samrit Muay thai, one of the most successful boxers in Thailand.
Lina explains that in Thailand it is more technical, yet more playful
than in Europe, where it is harder with a greater focus on the physical
training.
In Europe the toughest challenges are found in Finland and the
Netherlands, but Sweden is on its way to fight for the top positions.
Lina hopes she will fight her first match as a pro in Sweden after New
Years. But first there’s the Muy thai World Championship. It is without
doubt that Lina is one hundred percent dedicated to her sport, but she
does not want to speculate on the outcome of the championship. “I
will focus on what I can do in every game instead of worrying about
my opponents’ advantages. Then we’ll see how far it will get me.” says
Lina.
When Lina first started with Muay thai she expected it to be a very
hard sport where she really had to challenge herself. She tells us that
this was partly true but what it’s really about is strategy, smartness,
timing and to figuring out the oppnant.
”I have never come across a sport with more respect for the proponent
as in Muaythai,” Lina says.
Compared to many other fighting disciplines, like for example
kickboxing, Muy thai is unique in its approach to close-quarters fighting. Fighters are able to more effectively use their elbows, knees, feet
and fists than in other martial arts. “The broad spectra of what you can
do, makes it such an interesting sport. You can be very good at one
technique, to gain a distinct advantage in fighting. And the best of it
all is that you never get sick of it before there is always something you
can improve” states Lina.
We stay to watch part of the training. The music is turned-up
and a few boxers start warming up. Lina had told us that it’s as important to work on technique and balance, as well as hard physical
training. We are amazed by the amount of concentration and focus
that is required from the practitioners. Even though this is just training
in a run-down industrial gym, the heat reminds us of the semi-open
fighting arenas in the outskirts of Bangkok. The commitment and enthusiasm is really rubbing off. For these two cooch potatoes, just watching makes us exhausted. Before getting on the tram home we make
sure to stretch our bodies to prevent injuries when getting out of bed
the next morning.
TEXT: Matt O’Leary
rg’s
Götebo
best student
discounts!
It can be a bit of a financial stretch being a student in Göteborg – everybody knows that the beer isn’t the cheapest in the world, you may find yourself paying through
the nose for accommodation, while even the budget
macaroni and meatballs from Willy’s will eventually start
putting a dent in your savings.
Fortunately, various businesses around the city have seen fit to
make life easier for you. It’s possible to make a variety of savings
on food, drink, clothes, and those things which make studying
easier, simply by keeping an eye out for student bargains. Here’s
how to make a start…
University students
All university students should receive a Mecenat kort which, if shown
when shopping for a number of things, can entitle the bearer to some
discounts. For example, if you show this ID when you buy a cinema
ticket at Bergakungen (the massive cinema in the city centre) you’ll get
a reduced price on your ticket. And if you prefer to watch your movies
at home, you can get a student discount at: www.lovefilm.se.
If you visit the associated Mecenat.se site, you can find a wide range
of discounts on magazines (70% saving on certain titles, if ordered online) and cosmetics from companies such as La Redoute – meaning
that some of the things which make life more pleasant aren’t going to
have to be completely ignored in favour of the essentials. And if you’re
out and about, in need of a perk, showing your student ID in Espresso
House stores can entitle you to a 10% discount. In all of these cases,
restrictions apply, and details vary, at time of going to press. However, it’s worth asking for discounts and showing your ID when buying
anything from iPods to train tickets, as there are often discounts that
can help you out.
Buying books
Whether you’re a university or high-school student, be sure to check
websites such as Internetbokhandeln.se for your reading material. Often a discount is available on book prices and shipping. Wettergrens,
the high-street bookshop, also offers student discounts (most frequently
10%) In completing your reading lists, try websites such as bokus.se.
Not only can you find reductions on shop prices and a wide variety of
hard-to-find titles, but you’ll often discover that, as a student, you won’t
have to pay for the delivery of your purchases.
Finally, if you’re consider a jaunt outside Göteborg
Finally, if you’re considering a jaunt outside Göteborg – whether you’re
remaining in Sweden or heading abroad – present your ID when you
buy your tickets, as a number of companies (including international
airline SAS) will, under certain conditions, be able to give you travel
discount. Fundamental to all of this is your ID, so make sure that you
have it sorted when you arrive in the city. Bear in mind that it’s never
cheeky to ask whether or not you can get some form of discount, and
don’t be disappointed if it can’t always be offered; you should find life
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EMERGENCY GUIDE
POLICE, AMBULANCE, FIRE -112
Non-Emergency Police - 114 14
Non-Emergency Rescue - 031-335 26 00
Crime Victim Support - 031- 20 20 20
Hospital Emergencies
Mölndal, Sahlgrenska & Östra (paediatric)
031-342 00 00
Non-Emergency Ambulance
031-703 13 00
Health Advice Line
031-703 15 00
Pharmaceutical Information
020-66 77 66
Dentist
031-61 15 15
Poison Information Line
Work Hours - 08-33 12 31
After Hours - 112
For children
The Childrens Helpline (BRIS- Children,s Rights in Society)
Children and young people can use this number up to age 18
to safely and anonymously and free of charge call adults at
BRIS. One can turn to BRIS to talk or write about both large
and small things. www.bris.se 0200-230 230
Automotive Breakdown
Assistancekåren - 020-650 000
Electricity & Gas
Report Damaget o Local provider:
Fortum - 020-46 00 00
Göteborg Energi - 020- 62 62 62
Telephone & Water
Water and Sewage Damage - 031-62 70 70
Telephone Line Damage - 020-53 10 00
Lost Credit Card
Mastercard -020-791 324
Visa - 020-795 675
American Express - 0771-29 56 00
VMA - (Important Message to the Public)
This signal is sent by sirens and is very rarely being used.
It means:- Go indoors, Listen to the radio, Close doors and
windows and turn off ventilation. A test takes place at 3 PM
the first Monday of the last month in each quarter of the
year and has two parts: Important Message (short siren, short
silence, for two minutes) and No Danger (long siren).
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FANCY FOTBALL?
TEXT: Andreas Granlund
You could, of course, follow any of the big leagues at home or in your local pub, since nearly
every game worth mentioning is televised nowadays. But honestly, football is best watched
from the terraces, therefore Monthly will give you a brief introduction to the top clubs of our glorious city. For the Women’s Premier Division (Damallsvenskan), it is fairly easy since there is only
one team in Göteborg, Göteborg FC. But for the Men’s Divisions it becomes more of a choice.
Which one will suit you most and become your adopted favourite team?
IFK GÖTEBORG
ÖIS
The giants of Swedish football and by far the most successful city team is “Blåvitt”.
They peaked in the Eighties,
winning two UEFA-cups
(1982 & 1987) and reaching
the semifinal of the European cup in1986. IFK dominated Swedish football until
the mid-Nineties, when they
regularly competed with the
cream of the finest teams
in Europe. The last decade,
however, has been lean. The
club has struggled economically and failed to produce
on the pitch. They haven´t
been crowned champions
of Sweden since 1996. Will
they bring back the championship this year?
Örgryte is one of the oldest
football clubs in Sweden,
established in 1887. They
have a rich history. A player
like Agne Simonsson, who
scored in a friendly at Wembley against England in
1959, thereby winning the
Swedish athlete of the year
award, must be mentioned.
The high-point of modern
ÖIS was reached in 1985,
when “rödblått” (the red
and blue) conquerd IFK in
a series of derbygames, becoming champions of Sweden.
ÖIS were not top-flight last
year and they seem to fail
in attempts to bounce back
to first division status in an
instant.
The supporter
The supporter
The IFK-supporter is hard to
categorise as they come from
every layer of society. IFK still
attracts the largest crowds in
Göteborg. But due to a lack
of recent successes, the IFKsupporter is beginning to
focus on the good old days,
while doubting that a player
of Torbjörn Nilssons´ calibre
will ever emerge again.
The ÖIS supporter is most
likely to be found in well-situated areas of the city. The
slogan “lirarnas lag” (the
flair-players team), illustrates the ÖIS-fan’s desire not
only to win, but to win with
brilliance (good luck on that
one!).
GAIS
Göteborgs Atlet & Idrottssällskap is without doubt a
part of Göteborg folklore.
Their proud history includes legend Karl-Alfred Jacobsson, who hammered in
a total of 145 goals for the
club. In 1954, GAIS became
champions and have been
starving for further success ever since. This season
has been solid but far from
sparkling, yet the relegation
ghost has been kept at bay
and that is good enough for
most supporters.
The supporter
The GAIS supporter is often
considered somewhat of a
bohemian and a workingclass background ensures
credibility. Used to setbacks
and poor results, the GAISfan almost takes pride in
supporting a struggling side.
A real mackerell is extremely
loyal to the colours of green
BK HÄCKEN
By Swedish standards, this
club does great financially,
thanks to hosting Gothia
cup, the world’s largest youth
tournament. However, situated in Hisingen, the islanders
find it hard to compete with
the innercity clubs when it
comes to recruting supporters. BK Häcken has a reputation of being somewhat
of a yo-yo club, not quite
able to establish themselves
in the first division, but too
good to be squandering their
talents in the second. The
Wasps are still in the race for
promotion, but I doubt that
they will play first-division
football again next year.
The supporters
Sorry, I cannot say, since I
have not met one yet.
Which team
will get your
much needed
support this
autumn?
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BUSINESS & POLITICS
TEXT: Nicholas Feeney
SEX, DRUGS & ROCK’N ROLL?
Having been just over a year since Prime Minister Reinfeldt and his coalition government took office,
it is perhaps a good time to reflect on what have been the big topics of discussion since the ‘rise of
the right’ and what questions lie ahead for the Swedish citizen to debate over the coming months.
Plus, what other issues relevant to us living in Sweden have sparked our attention lately?
Just to make things interesting, I would like to
say the three themes of the past year were Sex,
Drugs and Rock ‘n Roll…
swing back and forth, apparently favouring
one side then the other. At first, the EU seems to be in the box seat and we are free to
purchase beer over the internet from other EU
countries (you know, that free movement of
goods thing). Then suddenly Systembolaget
fights back and we are apparently now supposed to pay local tax on these purchases (thus
defeating the purpose of self-importation). The
final outcome is still a ways away, but be sure
that the government, whatever the colour, will
fight the EU to the death to hold on to their
precious Systembolaget. After all, it would be
Okay, there were other interesting po-
litical and social debates this year and social
debates this year that haven’t got anything
(apparently) to do with Sex, Drugs or Rock n’
Sex, unfortunately not. It’s difficult to find
Roll. There was a new property tax reform that
any tantalizing bits about politicians wrapped
really hasn’t changed too much, as other taxes
in some bizarre scandal, like we hear coming
were increased to compensate. The governfrom England or the USA. Reinfeldt hasn’t
ment has made it much cheaper and easier
the charisma or charm of Clinton (or a shato hire domestic assistance, allowing people
ped office). And with so many women in the
who were already providing these services to
Swedish parliament, statistics showing that
legitimise their companies, thus benefiting
50% of politicians wore women’s underpants
from entering the ‘system’. Additionally, the
would hardly cause a giggle. In fact, the only
government has begun the process of reforrecent resignation that I recall was due to
ming the welfare system by cracking
the absolutely unforgivable, and of course ”What makes the Swedes tick and down on sick leave, attempting to
deeply shameful, act where a parliamen- what do they think about the reforms uncouple the unemployment scheme
tarian was exposed (yes, EXPOSED) for
from the union movement. Of course
not having paid their television licence. that are changing, even if every so I know what I think about these issues,
Another unlucky sod also left in disgrace
and I have talked with other foreigners
slightly, their society?”
after being busted for hiring domestic
about the pros and cons, but what do
help on the black market! Oh, the shame of it
terrible to think that teenagers could easily get
Swedes think? Newspapers are certainly guiall! With scandals of this calibre, and very inhold of alcohol (except of course from the galded by their political tendencies, so it’s fairly
teresting single farmers, is it any wonder that
lons that come across the border and hit the
easy guessing the views of each publication.
Swedes rarely discuss politics?
black market) or alcohol could be advertised
But what about the person on the street? Not
on Swedish television (except by V&S, the staa clue. As a foreigner in this lovely country I
Okay, drugs next. Well actually here the te-owned alcohol maker who already does this intend to find out. What makes the Swedes
theme can be examined. The famed Apoteket
on foreign-based channels) or that consenting,
tick and what do they think about the reforms
(Pharmacy) is about to undergo an upheamature adults could make the conscious decithat are changing, even if ever-so-slightly,
val. At the beginning of next year the retail
sion to enjoy a glass of their favourite red on a
their society? I suppose this is the challenge of
pharmaceutical market will be opening to
Sunday evening.
living in a foreign country, really being able to
competition, something that of course has its
discern the mood of the people and find out
up and downs (yes, poor humour I know). I
Which brings us to Rock ‘n Roll. Now what concerns them day-to-day. Is it whom
find the lack of public debate over the changes
I really draw a blank. The only thing that you
was best last night on Idol, or is it whether the
that this will bring quite surprising. Perhaps as
could say is that Schlager music and Euroviunemployment reforms will make for a more
the dates get nearer, we will hear more. Either
sion has, and always will, cause debate. Yes, I
dynamic workforce? Is it the uproar over two
way, we can only hope that it will be easier and
thought that the Eurovision was a joke, but afthousand kronor a year less going to the telequicker to fill prescriptions on weekends than
ter being scorned by my colleagues for dissing
vision gods in Kiruna or the uproar over the
is the case today.
this most prized of nights, I now stand correc6% of Sweden’s female workforce at home on
ted. The Eurovision Song Contest is SERIOUS
sickness benefits? Or is it simply concern over
Alcohol. Definitely an ordinary substance, business, the songs are GREAT, the artists are whether to get the new C30 or the new V70
but of course it can also be a drug. Perhaps
TALENTED, the dances ROCK, and the cosmodel Volvo this summer? Tell me, is that
there is no country in the world that projects
tumes are FINE EXPRESSIONS of cultural
what it means to be truly integrated?
this better to its citizens. We see the titanic
fashion. I think that Romania was robbed and
struggle, Systembolaget vs EU Court, as the
that all the Swedish participants in Melodifestimonopoly aims to maintain its position as
valen are worthy of multi-record deals and apruler of the roost. The debate over control of
pearances at Liseberg. PS: Carola, I love you.
alcohol importation and sales continues to
Monthly: The Back to School Issue: October/ 2007: BUSINESS & POLITICS
The Monthly Question
-HOW DO YOU WANNA IMPROVE FOR STUDENTS IN GÖTEBORG?
The Left-wing Party wants to introduce a
twelve-month study allowance and believe that
students have the same right to a holiday rest as
people who work full-time. Also, we work for
the building of additional cheap apartments for
rent and well-organized public transportation.
These issues will benefit everyone in Göteborg,
including students.
It is strategically important that Göteborg be
considered a good city for students and knowledge. We are in a growth region which requires
well-educated labour. We want youth to choose
Göteborg for studies because we are an attractive city for higher education. Göteborg should
be a good city for students during their time
of studies and it should be a natural thing to
remain here after such studies.
The Moderate Party
Moderaterna
We want to simplify life during studies and
desire youth to take part in decision-making.
In practice, we propose lowering the voting age
to sixteen. We desire school boards with pupil
or parent majority. Our party lowered the fees
for voluntary culture and music courses for all
pupils. We have increased the number of small
apartments for young adults and want to increase monthly grants for university students
by 1000 SEK. Our party supports free public
transportation during daytime for students
younger than age twenty and we have cut the
charges on public transportation for all, specifically for those under twenty-six years of age.
The Moderate Party has suggested a forum for
cooperation between the students and the municipality, called “Studentforum”. Our vision is
to make Göteborg the best town in Sweden for
students – during and after their study periods.
We want to offer good quality housing for students, not only student accommodations. Students should have the possibility of obtaining
bank loans, so they can buy their own place to
live. In order to increase the number of students
that stay in Göteborg, even after they have completed their studies, the industry in the region
should take advantage of the precious manpower that the academics offer.
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Students often have a tough economic situation, which during past years has become
even tougher, since the students’ allowances
have not followed general economic development in past years. As a consequence,
students’ financial status has worsened. The
Center Party wants to raise the amount of
free support to students, while at the same
time making it easier for students to work
extra without getting their allowances decreased. Members of the Center Party believe
that working experience helps students to get
a natural entrance into the job market, which
eventually even leads to a richer life in a new
and foreign city. Along with all the new and
fancy apartments there also must be simple,
small and cheap apartments available for our
students who have chosen Göteborg as home
city for their studies.
”Students often have a tough economic situation, which during past
years has become even tougher,
since the students’ allowances have
not followed general economic development in past years.”
The Christian Democrats
Kristdemokraterna
We believe that all children should be given the chance to learn reading
and writing in pre-school. Our party wants to focus on educated and
knowledgeable personnel. We want to break the class structure. Everyone, regardless of background, should have the same preconditions in
school. We want to unite freedom of choice with collective schooling,
where people from different conditions can learn together.
Lack of housing and availability of apartments in the city greatly affects students. The Christian Democrats want to see an increase in the
building of smaller, inexpensive apartments, as well as avoiding the demolition of real estate with low-cost apartments. Many students today
ride bicycles. By constructing more bicycle paths, we aim at improving
riding conditions for the ones already using this method of transportation, as well as encouraging others to do so.
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OUT&BEYOND
TEXT: Annelie Ivarsson
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Göteborg is guardian to many old things: old industrial areas, old people, old statues, old canals, old
trams, old students, old locks and old dogs, and first
and foremost, old buildings. In the city centre, Skansen Krona and Kopparmärra possibly spring to mind,
but what is beyond? Less than half an hour by bus
to the north, you can find Bohus fortress. It’s an astonishing sight on a sunny day where it towers over
the small city centre of Kungälv.
Cultural heritage
”You get to experience what is left of a cultural heritage of a kind you
may not see in many other places,” says Linnea Johansson, project manager at Bästkusten i Bohuslän AB. She also points out that if you are
interested in the historical background, they have guided tours. For
a small entrance fee (discount for students!) you can walk around on
your own for hours, though the area itself is not too large. Would a
picnic in the sun, or under an umbrella, be fun amidst all the ancient
architecture? If you do not mind the occasional tourist strolling by,
you can certainly explore your cheesy romantic tendencies with your
beloved here.
Evil Danes and Norwegians
One might think this fortress was an incredible asset, protecting the
Swedish against the Danes and Norwegians in the good old days. That
would be partially correct, it was an asset. Nobody was able to conquer
it for seven hundred years, but in truth it was the Swedes who were not
able to do so. Because the fortress was built and run by a Norwegian
king, it was therefore an asset to their temporary guardian, Denmark.
After the final battle, at the end of the 17th century, the fortress was
used as a prison for witches and political criminals. This was before the
villagers helped themselves to the prime rock of the fortress for whatever purpose they chose. Today, the inhabitants of Kungälv probably
think the rock serves them better right where it is, as a part of a grand
cultural landmark.
Faulty crackers and chocolates
If you develop a craving for sweets inside the fortress you can walk
down to Bräckboden, by the river, where they sell broken or defective
rejects from the cracker factory next door.
Willy Wonka will not exactly open the door for you, but you can
eat faulty crackers and chocolates until you drop, while still having a
penny in your pocket.
The island of Marstrand
A thirty minute bus ride from Kungälv brings you to the island of
Marstrand and another fortress. Just a short ferry-ride across the
hundred meter-wide strait and you arrive at a little island that seems
frozen in time.
”It is a place where you can experience a lot of things in a rather small
area. It is hard to say one thing I like the best about Marstrand. Visiting
the fortress, for example, is really nice, but I think it is the atmosphere;
the restaurants, small cafés and the silhouette of the fortress, that makes it an experience to just be there,” says Linnea Johansson.
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The Carlstens fortress
The Carlstens fortress is open all year, though if you want to visit it
in winter you should call first to make sure they will let you in. At
the moment, not much is going on at Marstrand apart from a sailing
competition and a few conferences. Although the atmosphere may be
slightly lessened, it will not be washed away by the west coast’s autumn
rain and wind. If you have had enough of cultural monuments for
now, you can wander among a number of walking tracks and lookouts
on the island. Even those without a good sense of direction can take
part. Since the island is not large enough to get lost upon, you will always be able to find your way to the ferry and home on the mainland.
Enjoy the mysteries!
THE MONTHLY GUIDE!
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Monthly: The Old issue: August/ 2007:
What’s on in Göteborg
CLUBS
MUSIC
CULTURE
OCTOBER - NOVEMBER
For updated info don’t forget to log
on to: www.monthly.se
Send listings and suggestions to
listings@monthly.se
THE 8TH INTERNATIONAL EXILE FILM FESTIVAL
The International Exile Film Festival is a forum for filmmakers in exile. The festival focuses
on freedom of speech and democracy and acknowleding the rights of filmmakers to express
themselves.
Between: 5-14October
Film screenings at: Hagabion, Blåstället,
Museum of Worldculture, City Library
and Hammarkullen. Tickets 30SEK
www.exilefilmfestival.com
BONDE DE ROLE
On the the 24th of October this trio will make the people go wild at Nefertiti. Bonde Do Role
is a crazy mix of funk, electro, hard rock and disco, straight out of Brazil! The name Bonde de
Role actually means rollercoaster and supposedly, seeing them live will leave you with a feeling
of just that. The trio did their first major tour in 2006 and now it’s time for their Scandinavian
one, with it’s last stop in Göteborg. So don’t miss the opportunity to jump around and dance
to those sweaty rythms of Baliefunk!
Bonde Do Role
www.myspace.com/bondedorole
Nefertiti
21:00 | 170SEK
VÄRLDENS BAR / THE WORLD BAR
Göteborgs Stadsteater- Götaplatsen
This is a great place to start your Friday evening! Världens Bar is situated in the lobby of Göteborgs Stadsteater. It’s really a cool spot and it makes you feel a bit like you are invited to some
exclusive premiere. The atmosphere is laidback though and the concept of the bar is to always
have some international or local live acts on stage. Upcoming this fall are the Afro-Cuban jazz
rythm’s of Simbi and the deep afro funk, reggae-blues of Khaled Habib.
www.stadsteatern.goteborg.se/
12 October- Simbi
21.30- 02.00 | 120SEK
DJ Said, Club Barbés
19 October- KhaledHabib
21.30- 02.00 | 180SEK
DJ Said, Club Barbés
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MUSIC
FRI 5 OKTOBER
WED 17 OKTOBER
Fatboy
Rockabilly
Stickyfingers
20:00 | 165SEK
Jonathan Richman
Downtempo 60’s Pop
Trädgårn
20:00 | 260SEK
Miss Li
Jazz, country, pop
Sticky Fingers (Top Floor)
20:00 |140SEK
SAT 6 OKTOBER
Rakim
Hiphop
Pustervik
22:00 | 390SEK
SUN 7 OKTOBER
Killswitch Engage. Support: The Bleed
Hard rock
Kåren
19:30 | 280SEK
Chris Barber Big Band
Jazz
Konserthuset
19:00 | 375SEK
GBG Art sounds final party!
On stage: Sunburned Hand of the Man +
Gas Ensemble
Nefertiti
19:30 | 100SEK
Tomas Anderson Wij
Swedish singer/songwriter
Storan
20:00 | 210SEK
TUE 9 OKTOBER
Behemoth +support: Katalysm &
Aborted 8be) & Lyfthrasyr
Black/deathmetal
Musikens hus
20:00 | 320SEK
THU 18 OKTOBER
Monk’s Casino
Jazz
Nefertiti
19:00 | 140SEK
SAT 20 OKTOBER
The Bronx
Rock
Sticky Fingers (Top Floor)
21:00 | 180SEK
Sambassadeur
Indie Pop
Pustervik
22:00 | 100SEK
Göteborgs Symfoniker
Classical music
Haydn - Skapelsen
Konserthuset
15:00 | 270/80SEK
TUE 23 OKTOBER
Iced Earth
Heavy metal
Trädgårn
19:00 | 250SEK
WED 24 OKTOBER
Mark Kozelek
Melodic rock
Stenhammarsalen
18:30 |185SEK
WED 10 OKTOBER
Bonde Do Role
Brazilian-electro-crazy-party-disco
Nefertiti
21:00 | 170SEK
Sunrise Avenue
Rock
Trädgårn
19:00 | 160SEK
Göteborgs Symfoniker
Schubert & Berwald.
Konserthuset
19:30 | 270/80SEK
SAT 13 OKTOBER
Jim White
American southern singer/songwriter.
Pustervik
22:00 | 150SEK
Slagsmålsklubben
Electronic, blip-blop disco
Fängelset-Härlanda
18.00 | 115SEK
Chalmers Kårhus
21.00 | 140SEK
SUN 14 OKTOBER
Bone Thugs n Harmony
Hiphop
Wishclub
19:00 | 325SEK
SAT 27 OKTOBER
Göteborg Deathfest 2007
Hardhardhard
Musikens Hus
www.musikenshus.se
18:00 | 210SEK
Love is all you need
A tribute to the 60’s
Konserthuset
19:30 | 425SEK
SAT & SUN 28 OKTOBER
Lars Winnerbäck
Swedish singer/songwriter
Lisebergshallen
19:30 | 325SEK
MON 29 OKTOBER
Jaqee and the Bohusläns Big Band
Jazz
Nefertiti
19:30 |160SEK
THU 1 NOVEMBER
Brad Mehldau trio
Jazz
Nefertiti
19:30 | 240SEK
Ulugbek Palvanov
Piano
Konserthuset/Stenhammarsalen
19:00 | 220/100SEK
The Skatalites
Reggae & Ska
Musikens Hus
20:00 | 240SEK
FRI 2 NOVEMBER
Dia Psalma + Hellsongs + Skitsystem
Swedish Punkrock
Lisebergshallen
19:30 | 230SEK
Lasse Lindh
Swedish Pop
Fängelset, Härlanda
20:00 | 90SEK
Svenska Akademien + Kapten Röd 6
Majorerna,
Swedish Reggae & Hiphop
Trädgår’n
20:00 | 175SEK
MON 5 NOVEMBER
Dimmu Borgir + Amon Amarth
Metal
Trädgår’n
19:00 | 300SEK
TUE 6 NOVEMBER
The Cat Empire
Mix of funk, soul, jazz, hip hop & reggae.
Konserthuset/Stenhammarsalen
19:30 | 265SEK
COMING UP!
The Donnas
Rock / Klassisk rock / Alternativ
Sticky Fingers
Thursday 15 November
20:00 | 240SEK
Ryan Adams
Rock / Alternativ / Country
Konserthuset
Sunday 18 November
19:00 | 360SEK
Paul Lewis
Beethoven / Piano
Konserthuset
Tuesday 20 November
18:00 | 270SEK
Kent
Rock / Indie / Alternativ
Lisebergshallen
Friday, Saturday 23-24 November
19:30 | 325SEK
Marilyn Manson
Goth
17 December
19:30 | ?
SAT 3 NOVEMBER
Lucinda Williams
Rock / Country
Trädgår’n
19:30 | 350SEK
Sonata Arctica
Finnish Metal
Lisebergshallen
19:30 | 270SEK
Pain
Metal / Industri
Sticky Fingers
20:00 | 240SEK
Information on concerts can be
found on: www.ticnet.se,
www.luger.se www.pkmusik.se
Pustervik Ticket Office,
Järntorgsgatan 12,
Tel: 031-130680
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CLUBS
MON 8 OCTOBER
SAT 13 OCTOBER
KARAOKE NIGHT - KELLY’S
Sing your hart out!
LOCUS - PUSTERVIK
House and Techno
03:00 | Free before 23:00
PUZZLE DISCO CLUB -STORAN
Electro, house and disco
-03:00 | 80SEK
BONDI PAVILLION - CAFÉ PUBLIK
Dj´s and a pre-party atmosphere
-01:00 | Free
BEAT - NEFERTITI
Jazz is the teacher, Soul is the preacher
-04:00 | 80SEK
EFFEKTVERKET - RÖDA STEN
Electro, house and techno
17:00 | Free
DIGGIN IN DA CRATES - LOKAL
Soul
-01:00 | Free
TUE 9 OCTOBER
BAGHEERA- KEYBAR
Hiphop, Soul and R’n’b
-02:00 | 70SEK
CLUB MAYDAY-STICKYFINGERS
Metal and Hardrock
Always some liveact
-02:00 | 60SEK
WED 10 OCTOBER
WOODY WEST- PUSTERVIK
Rock, Indie, Country and often Livemusic
-02:00 | Free
FUCK FUCK FUCK - RISE OF THE
IDIOTS! - KONTIKI
Remix of Everything
-01:00 | Free
CLUB CENTURION - DIAMOND DOGS
Rock, pop and Punk and Liveacts
-03:00 | 80SEK
NICE ELECTRONIC MUSIC - JORD
Electronica
-00:00 | Free
THU 11 OCTOBER
CLUB GEISHA - PEACOCK
House and DJ’s
-03:00 | Free
CLUB TOTAL - STICKYFINGERS
Pop, Rock, Indie and Soul
-02:00 | 60SEK
SOMETIMES - LOKAL
Hiphop, funk, disco and brazil
-02:00 | Free
THURSDAYS - TRANQUILO
Afro-, latin- and soulful house
-03:00 | 20SEK
CLUB CARIBBEAN NIGHT - NELLI
Reggae and dancehall
-01:30 | 30SEK
FRI 12 OCTOBER
THE EYE - NEFERTITI
Electronic beats and techno
-04:00 | 90SEK
SLIPPERY PEOPLE - PUSTERVIK
Rock, Indie and Pop
-03:00 | 50SEK
WORLDBAR - STADSTEATERN
Afrobeat, Oriental , Bhangra , Salsa &Tango
-02:00 | Free
SCHOOL DISCO - RÖDA STEN
Classic hits and memories
-03:00 | Free before 22:00
FRIDAY - STYRBORD BABORD
Party on a boat! New club by the creators of
”Uppåt Framåt”
-03:00 | Free
-03:00 | 50SEK
SEVEN SINS - STORAN
Rock, psychobilly, punk, garage and rockabilly
-02:00 | 80SEK
CASTRO - HAKET
Gay
MON 29 OCTOBER
CLUB SOFT -INFERNO
Soul, classics, rń´b, dancehall and
hiphop.
-03:00 | 60SEK
SLIPPERY PEOPLE - PUSTERVIK
Rock, Indie and Pop
-03:00 | 50SEK
SAT 20 OCTOBER
LOLLYPOP- GOSSIP
Gay, pop, r’n’b, schlager och disco!
-02:00 | Free
BEAT - NEFERTITI
-04:00 | 80SEK
-03:00 | 80SEK
SUN 2I OCTOBER
SUN 14 OCTOBER
SUNDAY CLUB- RÖDASTEN
Soft mix of Music, often live acts
-00:00 | 80SEK
MUSICQUIZ - NOTTINGHILL
Guess your heart out and have the chance to win
some fine music prizes
19:00 | Free
KOLONI- JORD
Mix of Music, often live acts and films
-00:00 | Free
WED 17 OCTOBER
WED 24 OCTOBER
CLUB RHYMES - KONTIKI
HipHop
-01:00 | Free
100%UNSIGNED - STICKY FINGERS
Live music
-02:00 | Free
WEDNESDAY JAZZ - JAZZÅ
Live music
-01:00 | Free
CLUB BELLA - PUSTERVIK
Live music, upńćoming-artist.
On stage: Lava, Mammas Havre and Internal
Space.
WOODYWEST- PUSTERVIK
Pop and country and live music
-00:02 | Free
-02:00 | 70SEK
THU 18 OCTOBER
SVANEN - JAZZHUSET
Indie with Live acts
-03:00 | 60SEK
CLUB GEISHA - PEACOCK
House and DJ’s
-03:00 | Free
CLUB TOTAL - STICKYFINGERS
Pop, Rock, Indie and Soul
-02:00 | 60SEK
-01:30 | 30SEK
FRI 19 OCTOBER
THE EYE - NEFERTITI
-04:00 | 90SEK
FLOWERS & BIES - KONTIKI
Softrock, pydchedelica and pop.
-02:00 | Free
MON 22 OCTOBER
SOULTRAIN- NIVÅ
Soul, soul and more soul
-00:03 | Free
FRI 26 OCTOBER
BELSEPUB- HENRIKSBERG
Hardrock and rock
-00:02 | 80SEK
THE EYE - NEFERTITI
-04:00 | 90SEK
WIPEOUT - KONTIKI
Rock
-02:00 | Free
Party and dance on a boat! New club by the creators of ”Uppåt Framåt”
-03:00 | Free
SAT 27 OCTOBER
EFFEKTVERKET - RÖDA STEN
Electro, house and techno
-03:00 | 50SEK
BEAT - NEFERTITI
-04:00 | 80SEK
-03:00 | 80SEK
OPEN STAGE -JAZZÅ
Live jazz
-01:00 | Free
HEAVEN - KLARA’S
Soft mix of music with a Monday vibe.
-01:00 | Free
WED 31 OCTOBER
100%UNSIGNED -STICKYFINGERS
Live bands
-02:00 | Free
CASTRO FAMILY -HAKET
Gay
-02:00 | Free
THU 1 NOVEMBER
DELICIOUS DOUGNUTS -AVENY NO1
Mixed music
-03:00 | Free
-01:30 | 30SEK
THURSDAYS - TRANQUILO
Afro-, latin- and soulful house
-03:00 | 20SEK
FRI 2 NOVEMBER
THE EYE - NEFERTITI
-04:00 | 90SEK
Party on a boat! New club by the creators of
”Uppåt Framåt”
-03:00 | Free
WORLDBAR - STADSTEATERN
Salsa Night
-02:00 | 120SEK
SAT 3 NOVEMBER
CLUB POPULAR-STORAN
Electronic, dance and pop
-03:00 | 80 SEK
BEAT - NEFERTITI
-04:00 | 80SEK
BONDI PAVILLION - CAFÉ PUBLIK
Dj´s and a pre-party atmosphere
-01:00 | Free
WED 7 NOVEMBER
WOODYWEST- PUSTERVIK
Pop and country and Livemusic
-00:02 | Free
SOULTRAIN- NIVÅ
Soul, soul and more soul
-00:03 | Free
For updated info and address index
see: www.monthly.se
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CULTURE
ART & MUSEUMS
STAGE & EVENTS
Hito Steyerl
Performance / installation
The German artist Hito Steyerl will exhibit at the gallery during the Biennial.
300m3 Art Space
August 25 – October 21
Il Barbiere di Siviglia
Opera
David Radok’s production of Rossini’s
opera. In Italian with Swedish subtitles.
Until October 28
The Göteborg Opera house
Sven Nilsson
Illusionary Art
Sven Nilsson’s art functions as scenes
where the viewer is placed at the centre
of the work and is there confronted in
different ways. Often he uses strongly
illusionary tools like mirrors and 3D
techniques.
Konstmuseét-Stena salen
Until October 10
Faust
Opera
Production of Gounod’s opera Faust.
Until October 25
The Göteborg Opera house
Gregory Crewdson
Photographs 1985–200
Contemporary photography
Until October 28
Hasselblad Center
Light the darkness
Mixed techniques
Art from the time of the punk movement. The exhibition aims to focus
on artists from an epoch sunk into
oblivion, but who may be of interest to
an audience even today.
4 October - 6 January 2008
Göteborg Art Museum
Listening sites/tracking stories
Installation / Sound
Göteborg in sound expressions by
Andrea Wollensak and Brett Terry.
Konstepdemin
Until November 25
Fair Fashion
How do the clothes you wear impact
the world? How can you combine your
shopping habits with the concept of
sustainable development? Learn more at
the exhibition Fair Fashion.
Until January 2008
Museum of Worldculture
www.varldskulturmuseet.se
Swedish Book Art
Design
Direct from the Book and Library Fair,
Röhsska presents the jury’s selection of
twenty-five books.
Circus Cirkör
Contemporary Circus
This is a fusion of traditional circus culture and underground or new culture.
Six shows only!
4 - 13 Oct, 19:00
Folkteatern
www.cirkor.se
The 8th International Exile Film
Festival
Film
The International Exile Film Festival is
a forum for filmmakers in exile. This
festival focuses on freedom of speech
and democracy while acknowledging the
rights of filmmakers to express themselves. Between 5-14October
Film screenings at: Hagabion, Blåstället,
Museum of Worldculture, City Library
and Hammarkullen. Tickets 30SEK
www.exilefilmfestival.com
Dig it
Dig it is an extra-ordinary musical
experience - a 250 square metre music
exhibition in glass. All the glass displays
house exciting music machines at the
cutting edge of technology
Until 1 January 2008
Universeum
Corpus Queer: Bodies of resistance
Lecture with Del la Grace Volcano, one
of the photographers behind the exhibition Gender Blender. Her work may
be seen as a contribution to the current
debate among queer theorists, artists
and activists.
October 25th at 18:30
MISCELLANEOUS
StopGAP
Dance and Workshop
StopGAP Dance Company has the
vision: ”To create a world where people
refuse to accept the phrase Ìt can´t be
done´”. StopGAP are one of Britains
most popular dance groups. The group
consists of four dancers, with and
without functional disabilities. They
work with choreographies that challenge
our prejudices about what people can
and can’t do.
9-10 October
www.varldskulturmuseet.se
Knaster
Dance
A dance performance way different than
everything you’ve seen before. In collaboration with ”Musik i väst”, ”Sensus”
and ”Kulturlabbet” Choreography
by: Per-Olof S Dalnäs. Music: Martin
McFaul and Jesper Norda
October 11th at 18:30
Entrance fee: 90SEK
Gregory Crewdson
Lecture
In connection with the photo exhibiton
at Hasselblads Center, The artist himself
will be holding a lecture.
10th of October 18:00
Hasselblads Center
Film Sunday
Sunday happening at the city library.
Film screenings and a Aikido show.
Animé - three Japanese catroons
Akira, Appleseed, Grave of the Fireflies
14th of October between: 11:00 - 17:00
Free entrance
Astro show
Watch the stars and the planets in the
sky around us, using a telescope. Only
on selected evenings at Observatoriet.
8,10,15,17,29,31 of October at 20:00
Observatoriet- Slottskogen
House & Home/Interior design 2007
Fair
Sweden’s biggest fair for houses, home,
gardens and interieur design.
25-28 October| 120SEK
Svenska Mässan
Language Evenings at Språkcaféet
Practise a second language or learn a new
one everyday at Språkcafeét.
For more information and timetables:
www.sprakcafeet.se
Once in a Lifetime
Bill Clinton meets Hans Blixt
8th of October ,18:30 | 3495SEK
Svenska Mässan
Gais-Malmö FF
Fotball
10th of October ,15:00 | 130-165SEK
Ullevi
Frölunda Indians-Brynäs IF
Icehockey
23rd of October ,19:00 | 100-300SEK
Scandinavium
IFK Göteborg-Trelleborg FF
Fotball
28th of October ,15:00 | 100-140SEK
Ullevi
COMING UP!
Queen, the musical
Written by Ben Elton and featuring
the hits of legendary rockband, this
musical will blow you away. Book
early to avoid any dissapointment.
16th of November
Scandinavium
Glenn Miller Christmas Show
A Christmas Show in a Glenn Miller
Mood
Konserthuset
Sunday 25 November
16:00
A Classic Christmas Night
Another Christmas Show
Scandinavium
11th of December
Monthly: The Back to School Issue: October/ 2007: MY GÖTEBORG
Back to
School!
27
TEXT: Ed Hicks
ILLUSTRATION: Love Lundstedt
”There I was sitting on tram number 5, en route
to Hisingen and my new school. The tram was
such a pleasant change from that old London
double-decker bus, which was claustrophobic
with the impacted smell of thousands of cigarettes”
It was the spring of 1981 and school was out for good (cue suitable
Alice Cooper song)! Or, at least it was for this sixteen-year-old South
London schoolboy. If only I had been as good at the rest of my subjects
as I was at football, then I may have gone to amaze the dons at Oxford or
Cambridge. As it was, I ended up at neither of those famous institutions.
And of course, nor did I embark on a career as professional footballer.
No, there was nothing really enjoyable about school then and I obviously couldn’t wait to get out! With absolutely no thoughts whatsoever of
returning to studies, my young life continued on without teachers or
textbooks. Never again! Or at least that’s what I told myself at the time!
But after racking up twenty-six years of work experience(!), a pre-
viously unfelt need to further develop myself and gain new skills manifested, bringing me full circle again. With a return to full-time studies
in a two-year course in “Hospitality Management”, I re-entered the academic universe. And so on the first Monday in September, it was time
for this mature student, like many others, to start “Back to School”.
There I was sitting on tram number 5, en route to Hisingen and my
new school. The tram was such a pleasant change from that old London
double-decker bus, which was claustrophobic with the impacted smell of
thousands of cigarettes. All I can say is that when I rode those old busses,
it seemed like an entire army was upstairs smoking all at once! Riding
on a smoke-free tram in Göteborg made my mood so buoyant that I was
ready for anything.
The short ten-minute walk up Kungsgatan provided me enough
time to stretch my legs and ponder over what I might expect from my
first day. My mind wandered through many possibilities before I began the final leg of my journey, a brief four-minute scenic ferry-crossing
from Rosenlund to Lindholmen. My short journey by ferry allowed me
to take in a good gulp of fresh air before making my entrance. But by
the time the boat pulls in, I’m actually really looking forward to the day
ahead! Lindholmen is alive with new students and workers, all criss-crossing each other like little ants, trying to find out where their respective
schools or offices are located.
Eventually, I arrive at my new academic residence. After ma-
king my way up through the building and along the long corridors,
there they all are: my new classmates for the next two years. Mostly
made up of young women and a handful of guys, all in their twenties.
Some are sitting on the sofas provided, but most are standing all very
quietly, perhaps a little nervously. One thing is for sure though, I’m
definitely the oldest!
We are greeted by two of our lecturers who usher us into the classroom. The “Class of 2007” quickly files into the room, grabbing every
first available chair. As always with the First Day, our lecturers set
about burying us under a mountain of administration and information (both verbally and by way of handouts). [I’m still trying to find
time to go through it all, even now!] Two hours later, you can sense
a little nervousness in the room when a lecturer asks if there are any
questions. Of course nobody answers!
But by 12.30 my first day back in school is history! And even
though the hard work has not yet begun, I have the feeling school is
going to be quite enjoyable this time round! Well you know what they
say, “School is cool!”
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NOTICE BOARD
COMIC BY: Simon Linter
NOTICE BOARD
Do you want to place a classified here? Contact us at: classifieds@monthly.se
Or do you want us to publish your comicstrip: info@monthly.se
How signs in Göteborg could be misread.
All dogs that have
It is not advisable to
had their heads
It’s not allowed to eat a hotdog in one
severed, please take look at steam trains hand whilst playing
them to the back of
“cup and ball” with
at a distance.
the tram.
the other.
GENERAL
Monthly is looking for fun and creative contributors! Please contact us at: info@monthly.se if
you are interested in writing articles, taking photos, illustrating comics or contributing in any way!
Hope to hear from you - Monthly
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FOR A DISTRIBUTION LISt!
If you see a huge
bottle of beer next
to your block of
flats, don’t worry you’re drunk.
Walking on marbles This seat is reserved
It’s not worth diving
is not
for Charlie Chaplin
into bacon.
recommended.
impersonators.
Osteopaten
Kristina Hagberg
MOVERI,
Järntorgsgatan 12,
5th floor
Ph: 0709 812181
Osteopathy is a healthcare system complementary to other medical
practices. It can help relieve and alleviate several conditions, such as:
upper and lower back pain
muscular aches, joint pain
tennis elbow, stiffness and tension
repetitive strain injuries
headaches, respiratory and circulatory problems
My clinic is centrally located,
Welcome!
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Monthly: The Back to School Issue: October/ 2007: INFO
USEFUL INFORMATION
SERVICES
USEFUL NUMBERS
Emergency number: 112
Police: 114 14
MEDICAL HELP
The Sahlgrenska University Hospital
has 4 casualty wards:
SU/Mölndal, Göteborgsvägen 31,
SU/Sahlgrenska, Gröna Stråket 4,
SU/Östra, Smörslottsgatan 1,
Drottning Silvias paediatric and
youth hospital, Smörslottsgatan 1,
(up to the age of 16)
For advice 24 hours a day,
call healthcare information
Telefon 031-703 150
Dental Emergency:
031 - 16 54 49
ADRESS AND PHONE INFO
118 100, eniro.se, hitta.se
OPENING HOURS
Bars & Clubs: Most of the bars
& clubs close between 2.00- 4.00.
Shops: Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00, Sat,
09:00-16:00 Bank: 09:30- 15:00
(Many offices have flexible
opening hours.)
Systembolaget: Mon- Fri,
10:00-16:00, Sat 10:00-14:00
TOURISM
& INFO
TOURIST INFORMATION
Göteborgs Turistbyrå:
Kungsportsplatsen 2,
Nordstadstorget
031 - 61 25 00
www.goteborg.com
LEARN SWEDISH
Vuxenutbildningsförvaltningen,
Göteborgs Stad: Visiting address for
student information: Rosenlundsplatsen 2, 031-61 10 00
WORK & RESIDENT
PERMIT
www.migrationsverket.se
or visitingadress:
Streteredsvägen 90
031-795 94 30
INSURANCE
www.forsakringskassan.se
or visitingadress:
Första Långgatan 28 C
or call: 020-524 524
MONEY
Sweden’s national currency is the
Krona even if som einternational
minded stores will accept Euros.
Major credit cards are accepted
almost everywhere.
TIPPING
In resturants services are included
in the bill but it is common to leave
a ten precent tip. In bars and Taxi’s
it’s customary to round up to the
nearest tenth.
GETTING
AROUND
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Västtrafik is the collective name for
the public transport system There are
three kinds of public transport; tram,
bus & boat. For routes, costs etc,
visit: vasttrafik.se, the office at Brunnsparken or call: 0771-41 43 00
If you spend a few days here, buy a
tramcard for 100SEK in any
Pressbyrån store.
RENT A BIKE
Millenium Cykel - Chalmersgatan 19
031-18 43 00
Sportkällaren - Bohusgatan 2
070-727 56 82
TAXI
Minicab: 150150
Minitaxi: 140140
Taxi Göteborg: 650000
BUS & TRAIN
Nils Ericson Terminalen. (Bus)
Centralstationen, (train)
SJ, tickets & departures:
0771-75 75 75
www.sj.se
AIRPORTS
Landvetter Airport, www.lfv.se
Säve, Göteborg city airport,
www.goteborgcityairport.se
FACTS ON
GÖTEBORG
Göteborg was founded 1621 and
is located at the mouth of the Göta
river on the West Coast (best coast)
of Sweden. Göteborg is the second
largest city in Sweden with 489 757
habitants.The position of Göteborg
is 57°42’N, 11°56’O. The city sometimes goes under the name ” Little
London” or ” The Face of Sweden”
Göteborg is composed of thirteen districts: Kortedala, Bergsjön, Angered,
Majorna, Örgryte, Kålltorp, Högsbo,
Askim, Västra Frölunda, Tuve,
Biskopsgården, Backa and Lundby.
The city has many greenbelts & parks,
such as: Slottskogen, Trädgårdsföreningen, Vasaparken, Botaniska trädgården. Göteborg has the largest harbour
in Scandinavia and is hometown for
industries such as VOLVO, SKF &
Hasselblad. www.goteborg.com 30
”BACK to SCHOOL”
Monthly: The Back to School Issue: October/
PHOTO &2007:
TEXT: G BUCKEN
The idea with this page is to give a photographer a chance to show his/hers personal view on
the Monthly theme. For October, G. Bucken made a portrait of three students at Högskolan
Väst, in Trollhättan, about being Back to School. If you are interested in having your photos
shown on this page. Contact us at: info@monthly.se
What’s the most stressful thing about going back to school after a long summer?
I was engaged in the kick off for new students taking place during the first two
weeks and all the preparation for that was the most stressful thing for me.
What’s been the best thing about going back to school?
Meeting all people I haven’t seen during the summer and also the possibility to get
to know the new students.
In ten years, I bet we’ll see your name in the newspapers all the time. Why?
Hopefully because I will be in a position where I can make some changes and do
good in my surroundings.
What’s the greatest thing about the Göteborg-region??
The different kinds of people with their ideas and thoughts. Having my parents
only a two-hour bus trip away is also worth mentioning.
Patrik Andersson, 21, Trollhättan
The most stressful thing with going back to school must be all the exams and grade
pressures one has.
What’s been the best thing about going back to school?
The best thing about going back to school is meeting all my friends again and
settling one’s curiosity.
In ten years, I bet we’ll see your name in the newspapers all the time. Why?
I will be the most humble man alive. No seriously, I don’t know. The best thing
with studies at IPPE is that you have so many opportunities to do many things
when you graduate.
What’s the greatest thing about the Göteborg-region??
It is that everything is so close and that connections within the region are good.
Not to mention that University West is a good and quality university, where students have many influences and teachers are keen to listen to students.
Nikola Bralic, 23, Belgrade
Rosie Baho, 21, Trollhättan /Lebanon
I think the hardest thing in the beginning of a semester is the thought of having something you have to do (homework), the routine and the planning you have. You
have always something to think about and something to do, more responsibilities. What’s been the best thing about going back to school?
Well, I thing the best thing is to have your “social life” back, you meet new people,
you talk about different things, you meet your friends. Because during the summer
I get very lazy and it’s very easy to just go out with some of my friends and it becomes like a “bad” circle, so to go back to school is like breaking the circle. In ten years, I bet we’ll see your name in the newspapers all the time. Why?
Hehe, I hope it’s because I’ve done something good for the world. My dream is to
come up with an idea to solve the Middle East problem, so I hope that’s why I’m
in the newspaper. The Middle East is my second home and I would be proud of
myself if I could help. What’s the greatest thing about the Göteborg-region??
I not from Göteborg, but what I like about Göteborg is that it’s so integrated. 31
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Copyright © Erkki Kuronen, 2007
the monthly map
1. 14 M²A - Stora SaluhallenT
12. Grafik i väst - Storgatan 20
18. Konstepidemin
2. 300m3 Art Space - Kastellgatan 22
13. Göteborg Ashtanga Yogashala
19. Le Village - Nordhemsgatan 22-24
3. Attractions - Kungsgatan 15
14. Götaplatsen:
20. Lisebergshallen
4. Kluturhus Blå Stallet - Angereds torg 13
Göteborgs Konsthall
21. Museum of Worldculture
5. Cinémateket - Bio Capitol - Skanstorget
Göteborgs Stadsteater
22. Nefertiti - Hvitfeldtsplatsen 6
6. Creperiet - Linnégatan
City Library
23. Pusterviksteatern
7. Falafel Express - Grönsakstorget
Hasselblad Center
24. Röda Sten
8. Fastfoodthai - Kristinelundsgatan 3
Konserthuset
25. Snabbt & Gott - Vasagatan tram stop
9. Galleri Box - Kastelgatan 10
15. Göteborgs Muay Thai
26. Sticky Fingers - Kaserntorget 7
10. Galleri Thomassen - Götabergsgatan 26
16. Hagabion
27. Uppåt Framåt - Magasinsgatan 3
11. Hatha Yoga Class - Vasagatan
17. Hammarkullen
28. Victoria Arena - Kungsgatan 46

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