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St-Patrick’s Day St-Patrick’s Day

On Wednesday March 17th, the Irish celebrate St-Patrick’s Day as well as many across the globe. As early as the 17th century, the Irish have been wearing green ribbons and shamrocks on this day.  It is said that the Saint Patrick used the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity to the pre-Christian Irish, and since …

Wine Dinner at Cafe Provence: Mar 25 Wine Dinner at Cafe Provence: Mar 25

Wine Dinner at Café Provence  with the Takler Cellars from Szekszárd
Thursday, March 25th 2010, at 7 pm
Menu
Welcome Bites
Takler Rosé 2009
Foie Gras Filled Duck Breast Confit
and Baby Spinach with Blueberry Vinaigrette
Takler Siller 2008
Merlot Braised  Filet of Salmon
with Beet Risotto and Artichokes brulée
Takler Merlot 2007
Veal Supreme Colbert and Ris de Veau
with Takler Bartina demi-glace and Purple …

IHBC St. Patrick’s Day Gala Dinner: Mar 20 IHBC St. Patrick’s Day Gala Dinner: Mar 20

The Irish-Hungarian Business Circle invites you to a wonderful St-Paddy’s Gala!
This is a wonderful opportunity to sample a unique and fun Irish evening with family, friends and colleagues.

Open House at the French School: Mar 25 Open House at the French School: Mar 25

Open house at the French Lycée – Gustave Eiffel of Budapest being organized on Thursday March 25th 2010 from 1 pm to 3 pm.
At 3:45 pm parents present for the open house will get a guided tour of the school grounds, learn its mission and its methods.
The tour will be in French with Hungarian translation.
L.F.G.E.B
1029 …

WAMP Design Fair: Mar 28 WAMP Design Fair: Mar 28

The monthly WAMP design fair has become one of the most important cultural and design forums in Budapest.
Jewelery, graphic design, textiles, ceramics, glassware, recycling objects as well as  toy design objects are presented by designers and some galleries present their works on the fair. The special atmosphere of the fair was once a novelty in …

AISB International Festival: Mar 28 AISB International Festival: Mar 28

The American International School of Budapest will host its annual International Festival on Sunday, March 28th.  Celebrating cultural diversity, the school community welcomes vendors from in and around the city to come together for a day of international entertainment, food, games and prizes.  Money raised at the festival supports student participation in humanitarian and cultural …

The Road to the Final Four The Road to the Final Four

Basketball fans, are you ready for March Madness?!!
As you probably already know, if you’re not a basketball fan  but someone in your household is, you’re about to lose your TV for a better part of the month!

Quiz Night at The Caledonia: Mar 4 Quiz Night at The Caledonia: Mar 4

Welcome to round eight of our regular weekly quiz nights. We’re delighted to be back at the Caledonia for this one.  Come with a group of friends and form your own team or come alone and join a team. There are great prizes to be won and new friends and enemies to be made!
Don’t worry …

SEK International School Open House: Mar 10 SEK International School Open House: Mar 10

SEK International School of Budapest
Open house march 10th
School open house starts at 8:45 am
Kindergarten open house starts at 9 am
Open house scedule can be found here.
District II
Hűvösvölgyi út 131.
For more information call 36-1-394-2968

Open House at Lauder Javne Jewish School: Mar 3 Open House at Lauder Javne Jewish School: Mar 3

We welcome every student and parent in the elementary and high school on March 3, from 8 am.
Online registration
Registration begins at 8 am, where you have the chance to choose lessons you want to visit during the day.
Don’t forget to bring your child as well who has the choice to attend the lessons with you …

Wine Time at the British Embassy: Mar 26 Wine Time at the British Embassy: Mar 26

Welcome again, Ladies and Gentlemen! After we pulled the rabbit out of the hat by arranging Gundel for our February tasting due to damage in the Old Banking hall, we are delighted again announce that our March event will now be held at the British embassy!
March 26 2010
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Old Banking Hall – …

Wine and A Movie: Mar 6 Wine and A Movie: Mar 6

Join Taste Hungary at Örökmozgó for “Wine & A Movie.” Every month we will be featuring a themed tasting of around eight Hungarian wines preceding a select film at Örökmozgó, a Budapest film institution. Sample some new wines with us, and then stay and enjoy more wine with the film (during which you will be …