The New York Times – Music:
A concert hall canceled the performance several months ago but then reached a compromise in which three concerts will be held. The bargain hasn’t satisfied critics of the events.
Category: Amsterdam (Netherlands)
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Visiting Leiden, Canals and Charm Without the Crowds of Amsterdam
The New York Times – Travel:
Leiden, a city whose university is often called the Oxford of the Netherlands, features museums, gardens, murals and plenty of ways to stretch your mind.
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Amsterdam’s Latest Effort to Fight Excessive Tourism: No New Hotels
The New York Times – Travel:
The city wants no more than 20 million hotel stays annually. The measure is one of multiple efforts to control the flow of visitors.
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Meet Frankey, the Street Artist Delighting Amsterdam
The New York Times – Travel:
Thanks to a street artist named Frank “Frankey” de Ruwe, a wander through the Dutch capital may lead to a playful discovery or two.
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‘Occupied City’ Review: Mapping the Holocaust, Street by Street
The New York Times – Film:
In his four-and-half-hour documentary, the British director Steve McQueen charts the fate of Amsterdam’s Jewish population during the Nazi occupation.
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In Steve McQueen’s ‘Occupied City,’ a Marriage of Art and History
The New York Times – Film:
Steve McQueen collaborated with his wife Bianca Stigter to make “Occupied City,” a four-hour documentary that brings Amsterdam’s World War II history into the present day.
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Eurostar to Suspend Amsterdam to London Service for 6 Months
The New York Times – Travel:
The no-transfer rail connection from the Dutch capital to London will close starting in June. A new terminal for Eurostar passengers is set to open at Amsterdam’s main rail station in 2025.
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Gen Z Americans Embrace Nostalgia With Miffy, the Dutch Bunny
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Hordes of young adults in North America are embracing joy and childhood nostalgia with Miffy, a poker-faced, fictional, Dutch bunny.