The far north of Iceland at the turn of the century. There, Jón Magnússon Ósmann takes people, animals and goods across the waters of the Skagafjord with his cable ferry. He is a fisherman and seal hunter, he sees ghosts and elves, he is a philanthropist who feeds and shelters the needy, and he is a God-fearing drunkard and poet. Larger than life, strong, sociable and at the same time damaged by his own fate, so that the floods he has navigated for over forty years begin to lure him. A lively and almost unbelievable story based on a real life.

Joachim B. Schmidt, born in 1981, grew up in the Swiss canton of Graubünden, emigrated to Iceland in 2007. His novels are bestsellers and have received many awards, including the Crime Cologne Award and most recently the Glauser Prize. The dual citizen lives in Reykjavík with his wife and two children.

Niia is an award-winning vocalist and pianist known for her cinematic songwriting, world-class musicianship and haunting and deeply intimate vocals. She is one of those rare artists who is both timeless and modern, making her an outstanding voice in contemporary jazz.

This fall, Niia returns to Europe to present the music from her upcoming album on the iconic jazz label Candid Records. Her live show is hypnotic, emotional and raw and is often described as a truly transporting experience.

The jazz choir Chur Arcas Syncopics will be a guest at the Kulturpunkt on Friday, 22.08.2025 at 6.30 p.m. and 8 p.m. He s(w)ings and grooves his way through his current repertoire and also performs songs and pieces from the successful program "Vive la difference" from March 2025. A light-footed, funny and rousing evening. The choir is directed by Heinz Girschweiler.

Origen's Commedia plays the novelists' favorite fairy tale of little "Tredeschin". The thirteenth child of a family of mountain farmers falls in with the Turkish sultan and makes a career at the court of the King of France until he is overcome by homesickness. Humorous, multilingual, witty, fast-paced - and without any age restrictions. We look forward to seeing you!

The Commedia is an open-air theater. If the weather is bad, the play will be performed in the town hall in Chur. The location of the performance is always announced on the day of the performance. Please consult our homepage from 12 noon, www.origen.ch/ or call us at the production office on 081 637 16 81 from 2 pm.


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Summer party on Saturday, June 28 – We invite!

3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at Kulturpunkt

Summer is just around the corner – and we want to celebrate that with you! On Saturday, June 28, the Kulturpunkt will be transformed into a lively meeting place for the whole family. Look forward to a colourful programme that will delight young and old!

Live music creates the perfect summer atmosphere - from relaxed to exhilarating.
There is something for everyone in terms of culinary delights: fine grilled food, crispy wraps, homemade cake and delicious ice cream are waiting for you.
Children's programme with games, fun and lots of action ensures that even the little guests get their money's worth.

Come by, bring friends and family and enjoy an unforgettable summer day with us - we look forward to seeing you!

Table 14 is a young, local pop/soul band of 6 young women. Celine on bass and Adwen on drums form a strong base on which Victoria on guitar can bring the songs to life. Michelle, Jana and Debora sing with three powerful, very different timbres, which gives them a wide range of possibilities. The whole thing is framed by Debora and Jana, who take turns at the keys. A year ago, they also started composing their own music and were already able to release their first single "Mess".

Southern Filipino music is almost unknown to most people. In order to give this part of our culture to the people of Chur and also to
We have invited Mr. Conrad Benedicto, Kulintang Master and Professor at the University of San Francisco, and his assistant. The evening offers the audience not only a unique performance, but also the opportunity to get to know and play the instruments.

Learn about Baybayin, the original Filipino script, and learn how the Spanish and Americans influenced the country and culture in the Philippines. Finally, you will learn a few words in the main language of the Philippines.

The workshop will take place as part of the special exhibition "Panahanan sa Graubünden – On the happiness of a Filipino community" at the Balikatan Centre.

With the stage production SAMAR, Rigolo explores the in-between worlds - the area between dream and reality, between the known and the unknown.

The piece shows the journey of the artists who move between heaven and earth, always balancing, always searching. The danced story tells of the longing to understand this elusive dimension.

Like the last Rigolo productions, SAMAR is interdisciplinary. The four artists perform contemporary dance and aerial acrobatics with acting elements. In the rope installations, the dancers move weightlessly. Floating and swinging, they explore the world of being in-between.

Transparent fabrics, floating platforms and light installations create an atmosphere that immerses the dancers in a diffuse, constantly changing environment.

The visual poetry is accompanied by specially composed music.

further information at: rigolo.ch


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Is he a man or a machine? This question arises when Peter Conradin Zumthor works on his drums. For the special exhibition "Attention Car!" in the Rhaetian Museum, he plays the sound of the street: from the background noise of the distant motorway to the deafening traffic noise.