Austria Pop-Up Store at Openhouse Gallery in Nolita, Oct. 5-Oct. 19

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Manhattan, New York, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) September 21, 2011 -- “Austria Pop-Up” New York!

The Austrian Tourist Office will be opening a Pop-Up Store in the heart of New York City's most fashionable neighborhood, Nolita. This "Austria Flagship Store" will open its doors at the Openhouse Gallery on Mulberry Street from October 5 - 19, 2011. The Austria Pop-Up will be open Sun - Thu from 12 pm to 9 pm and Fri - Sat from 12 pm to 10 pm.

Begin your Austria travel experience in this unique display of Imperial history, stunning art and architecture and music.

Guests will be able to experience true Viennese coffeehouse culture at the temporary Cafe Sacher offering Viennese coffee specialties and, of course, the famous Original Sacher-Torte, a sinfully delicious chocolate cake. Or you can also nosh on Apfelstrudel, another staple of dessert menus in Austria and Grandma’s kitchen. Coffee specialties will be US$ 5; desserts ( Original Sacher Torte, Apfelstrudel) will be US$ 6. Part of the Café Sacher’s proceeds will be donated to City Harvest.
As important as the culinary delicacies are in a Viennese coffeehouse, it is also a lot about the ambiance and the service. In a slow-food, slow-pace kind of way, take a break from the hustle and bustle of New York City streets, lean back comfortably and enjoy your newspaper over a cup of coffee under an old-world chandelier. Sip your coffee from original Café Sacher cups on marble table tops, and feel like you had just crossed the Atlantic. Meet fellow travelers, Austria aficionados and revel in an authentic experience.

Need a savory treat after coffee and cake indulgence? Sure! Visit the Austrian Deli and sample some delicious pumpkin seed oil or artisanal vinegars by Gölles... and, well, if you need something sweet again, handcrafted chocolates from Zotter, Manner wafers or original Austrian Christmas cookies.

In cooperation with the Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, KHM, the Austria Pop-Up will showcase some of the masterpieces of one of the world’s greatest art museums. The reopening of this venerable museum’s Kunstkammer “Chamber of Wonders” in December 2012 is one of the most anticipated museum events worldwide.

Swarovski Crystal Worlds present themselves shiny and sparkly, with displays of some of their crystal masterpieces.

Gustav Klimt's most famous painting "The Kiss" will serve as the backdrop for an interactive reenactment of visitors' version of their "perfect kiss". Yes, we invite you to kiss! And not only that, we will take a picture for you to keep and share.

Our Austria Travel Lounge powered by Austrian Airlines will offer personal guidance and fun tools to start planning your trip to Austria. Sit down and browse through coffee table books, get the nitty-gritty from travel guide books, have a friendly chat with one of our Austrian hosts at the travel lounge or linger over a game of “Memory” featuring Graz, charming Renaissance city in the southern part of Austria.

Throughout this two-week period the Austria Pop-Up will be the venue for concerts, food & wine events, film screenings and much more. More detailed information and a complete schedule of events will be available soon at www.austria.info/popup

The Events Calendar:

October 8th, 8-9 pm:
The Talea Ensemble will present highlights of Austrian classic and contemporary music ranging from Franz Schubert to Olga Neuwirth. One of the up-and coming new ensembles in New York City, the Talea ensemble has recently performed works by Olga Neuwirth to high critical acclaim at the Bohemian National Hall in New York.
http://www.austria.info/us/austria-pop-up-store/talea-ensemble-1570894.html
http://www.taleaensemble.org/Talea_Ensemble.html

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/27/arts/music/talea-ensemble-performs-at-bohemian-national-hall-review.html?_r=1

October 9th, 4-5 pm:
Sound of Music event

October 10th, 1-7pm:
On Monday, October 10th we invite you to indulge in a marathon viewing of the movie trilogy “Sissi”, “Sissi: The Young Empress” and “Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress.” Made between 1955 and 1957 by the German director Ernst Marischka, the movies about the romance and early marriage of Emperor Franz Joseph and Elizabeth of Bavaria (played by Romy Schneider), continue to be a huge favorite with audiences today and enjoy cult status in Austria and beyond.

http://www.austria.info/us/austria-pop-up-store/sissi-trilogy-1570936.html

October 11th, 7-7.45pm:
The Claring Chamber Players of the Friends of Mozart will enthrall the audience with a program for 1 oboe and 3 strings featuring highlights from their Mozart repertoire.

MAYUKI FUKUHARA, violin, studied at the Curtis Institute and at Mannes College of Music under Ivan Galamian, Jaime Laredo, and Felix Galimir. He performs with several of the metropolitan area's most prestigious chamber orchestras including Orpheus, St. Luke's, and the Brandenburg Ensemble. Mr Fukuhara is a participating artist in such festivals as Marlboro and Caramoor.
SARAH CLARKE, viola, earned her undergraduate degree at Curtis under Michael Tree and Karen Tuttle. Former principal violist of the Bard Festival Orchestra and Solisti New York she is a member Emeritus of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Ms. Clarke has toured extensively on several continents and has participated in such festivals as Music from Marlboro, the International Festival in Sophia (Bulgaria), Caramoor, and Mostly Mozart.

ROSALYN CLARKE, cello, is a graduate of the New England Conservatory. A founding member of the Claring Chamber Players and the New York Baroque Consort, she has been heard widely as chamber musician and soloist. Ms. Clarke has been a member of the Orchestra of St. Luke's since its inception in 1980 and also performs with the St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble, the Opera Orchestra of New York, Orpheus, and the Dodd String Quartet. Ms. Clarke can be heard at many music festivals, including Caramoor, Summertrios, New England Bach Festival, and with the North Country ChamberPlayers.
STEPHEN TAYLOR, is principal oboist with the Orchestra of St. Luke's, Speculum Musicae, and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. A member of Orpheus, Mr. Taylor is on the faculty of the Manhattan School of Music, Yale University and the Juilliard School. His numerous recordings include Handel arias, Bach Sinfonias, and the Marcello Oboe Concerto.
October 12th, 6:30 pm, and October 15th, 3pm:

Taking a cue from the relaxed pace of the cafés that are a hallmark of the Viennese lifestyle, Visions of Austria – produced by WLIW 21 - offers a serene tour of the country that invites you to linger, perhaps with a cup of coffee in hand for the total experience of a virtual vacation.
Stunning high definition footage shot in winter and spring captures the idyllic essence of Austria: you can almost smell the waft of strudel as the helicopter-mounted camera glides over picturesque streets and spacious squares.
The program’s soundtrack showcases a glorious musical tradition of a region where even the wind sounds musical, including compositions by “Waltz King” Johann Strauss and native sons Franz Schubert, Gustav Mahler, Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

To complete your virtual journey to Austria, stop by at our Café Sacher for a slice of chocolate cake with whipped cream or indulge in a real piece of apple strudel...
http://www.austria.info/us/austria-pop-up-store/visions-of-austria-1573111.html

October 15, 8pm:
Peter Wortsman Reads Altenberg
A reading of Altenberg’s selected prose by writer and translator Peter Wortsman. The prototypical Bohemian Coffeehouse poet who designed his own clothes and lived like an urban nomad, Peter Altenberg was a favorite of Thomas Mann, Arthur Schnitzler and Karl Kraus. He was a virtuoso Fin-de-Siecle Viennese innovator of what he called the “telegram style” of writing.

http://www.austria.info/us/austria-pop-up-store/peter-wortsman-presents-peter-altenberg-1576289.html

October 16, 8-10 pm: ?Dorit Chrysler: according to The Village Voice the "Theremin Queen". Born in Graz, Austria Dorit has shared the stage with great musicians such as Marylin Manson, Lee Hazelwood and many more...

http://www.austria.info/us/austria-pop-up-store/dorit-chrysler-1570935.html??October 19, 7-10 pm:?Join us for a culinary journey to Austria, sampling the creations of New York’s celebrated Austrian chefs Kurt Gutenbrunner (Wallsé, Blaue Gans), Wolfgang Ban and Edi Frauneder (Seasonal, Edi & The Wolf), and Erwin Schrottner (Café Katja). Sample a selection of excellent Austrian wines including Austria’s signature grape, Gruener Veltliner, and learn more about traditional varietals and the best pairing options.

Participating chefs:
Kurt Gutenbrunner: bio http://kg-ny.com/about-kg?page_alias=about
Edi Frauneder and Wolfgang Ban: bio http://www.seasonalnyc.com/post/2195420203/about
Erwin Schrottner and Andrew Chase: Café Katja

Tickets are 75 USD - to register, click on the link below. Proceeds from this event will go to City Harvest.
http://www.austria.info/us/austria-pop-up-store/taste-of-austria-1570937.html

Teresa Faudon
Manager of Public Relations
Austrian Tourist Office
120 West 45th Street, 9th floor
New York, NY 10036

Tel: (212) 575 7723 x118
Fax: (212) 730 4568OP
E-mail: teresa.faudon@austria.info
www.austria.info

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