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MUZEDECHANGA

Allow yourself to choose from a variety of excellent Turkish cuisine in an atmosphere of art in one of the best locations of the city with the most beautiful views of the Bosphorus. You can also visit the beautiful Sabanci Museum at the same time. Sakip Sabanci Cad. No 2 Emirgan Tel: (212) 323 09 01

MANGERIE

In Bebek, boasting a wonderful Bosphorus view, Mangerie has a very comfortable atmosphere. The food is prepared with passion and is very tasty and the deserts are exceptional. You can also enjoy the terrace now that the weather is warmer.
Cevdetpasa Cad. No 69, Bebek Tel: (212) 263 51 99

NUTERAS

Nuteras is one of the most charismatic venues of Istanbul. Located in the 200 year old famous Petits-Champs Pera passage it has incredible views of the Golden Horn. The menu is varied and excllent. Enjoy the famous mojitos, frozen margaritas and passion on the terrace at sunset.
Mesrutiyet Cad. No. 149 Tepebasi Tel: (212) 245 60 70


'I was very happy with the services provided by YKC/Bosphorus Relocation but what I appreciated most was their professional approach. I really loved sharing my first time in Turkey with them!'

Natalia
A Relocation Client

February's Istanbul


KIDS


Bugs Bunny Basket Show - Feb 6, 2010 @ 15:00 & 19:30 -Feb 7, 2010 @ 14:00 & 18:00
World's famous rabbit is back! Bugs Bunny and his friends Face Team are in Turkey for this year's Basket Show! Tickets @ Biletix.
Abdi İpekçi Arena, Sports Hall,100. Yıl Caddesi, Kazlıçeşme.

DisneyLive! Mickey's Magic World - Jan 21- Feb14, 2010@ 18:30

Disney characters Mickey, Minnie, Donald Duck, Goofy presenting the famous fairytales, Snow White & Seven Dwarfs, Cindrella and Beauty & the Beast. Tickets @ Biletix.
Haliç Show Center, Sütlüce district, Karaağaç Caddesi, Beyoğlu.

Peter Pan Musical -Jan 17 -Feb 07, 2010 @ 15 .00

MKM Attila Ilhan Salonu, Uğur Mumcu Caddesi 8, Akatlar. (0212) 351 24 56  


FESTIVAL


9th !F Istanbul International Independent Films Festival - Feb 11 -21, 2010
AFM Movie Theatres (Caddebostan Budak, Beyoglu Fitas Hall 1 & 4, İstinye Park), Darissafaka High School, beyoglu Dirty Cheap, Galatasaray Ghetto, Kadıköy KargArt, Baglarbasi Usküdar American Academy, Beyoglu The Hall.


EXHIBITION


Mind Models: The First Show - Feb 3 - 27, 2010 @ 10:00 -18:00 (closed on Monday & Sunday)
Composed of the works by 13 artists of Art Center/Istanbul, also a Borusan establishment. Young talents' paintings, sculptures, photos, video and installations will be on display on the 1st, 5th and 6th floors. Audiovisual configurations and new media art.
Borusan Music House,Istiklal Caddesi 160, Orhan Adli Apaydın Sokak 1, Tünel.

Venice And Istanbul During The Ottoman Period; Love, By Any Other Name -
Nov 19, 2009 - Feb 28, 2010
The exhibition is intended to acquaint visitors with the mutual influences and historical synergy between the two cities.
Sakıp Sabancı Museum (SSM) - Atlı Köşk, İstinye Cad. 22, Emirgan. (0212) 277 22 00


CONCERT
 
Oi Va Voi -Feb 10 -12, 2010 @ 22:00
The experimental British band takes its name from a an exclamation popular in modern Hebrew meaning, approximately "Oh, dear!" Their sound draws on Jewish music as well as Eastern European, especially Hungarian folk music, as well as contemporary electronic music.Tickets @ Biletix.
Babylon, Şehbender Sok 3, Asmalımescit, Tünel. (0212) 292 73 68

Gudrun Gut -Feb 26, 2010 @ 22:30
An electronic musical artist from Germany. According to The Wire magazine's April 2008 issue, which featured Gudrun Gut on the cover, "this 'dilettante' has genially hosted Berlin's new music scene for 30 years".
Babylon, Şehbender Sok 3, Asmalımescit, Tünel. (0212) 292 73 68

Buena Vista Show -Feb 13-14, 2010 @ 20:00

CRR Concert Hall, Darülbedai Caddesi, Harbiye. (0212) 231 54 97-8


Jozi Levi Brazil Project featuring Berg Campos & Bate Bumbo -feb 17, 2010 @ 22:00

Babylon, Şehbender Sok 3, Asmalımescit, Tünel. (0212) 292 73 68

The Veils -Feb 28, 2010 @ 21:00
Babylon, Şehbender Sok 3, Asmalımescit, Tünel. (0212) 292 73 68


SHOW


Mother Africa Show - Feb 13 - 14, 2010 @ 21:00 & 20:00

Composed of artists from seven different African countries with colorful costumes and modern dance choreography. Tickets
TIM (Türker İnanoğlu Maslak) Show Center, Büyükdere Caddesi, Derbent Mevkii (Next to Darüşşafaka Lisesi), Maslak. (0212) 286 66 86. 


CLASSICAL MUSIC

Borusan İstanbul Filarmoni Orkestrası -Host Chief: Cem Yilmaz -Feb 9, 2010 @ 20:00
Since four years Borusan has been choosing a host chief for a special concert and they were mostly from business world. Cem Yılmaz will be the first among the artistic scene. For this very special event, Yilmaz has been working with master chief Gürer Aykal and Borusan Strings Quartet.
Lütfi Kırdar Convention & Exhibition Center, Concert Hall, Harbiye. (0212) 296 30 55  

Istanbul Recitals /
Peter Jablonski (piano) - Feb 17, 2010
Program: Scarlatti, Chopin, Debussy, Copland/Bernstein
MKM Mustafa Kemal Kültür Merkezi, Ugur Mumcu Caddesi 8, Akatlar. (0212) 351 9390



Prepare this wonderful Turkish Specialty and enjoy it with your family and friends!
This week: Tel Kadayif with walnuts

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