In a special concert evening, two outstanding works of sacred vocal music will meet: Johann Sebastian Bach's Motet Jesu, meine Freude impresses with its artful structure, the close connection between chorale and biblical text as well as its rich expressive content. Heinrich Schütz's Musical Exequies, written in the midst of the turmoil of the Thirty Years' War, combine personal farewell culture with liturgical form and show a deep examination of death and consolation. Both compositions reflect in their own way the baroque idea of music as a means of edification and inner movement. A concert that offers space for concentration, resonance and musical discoveries.

With the Ensemble le phénix and soloists from the choir, conducted by Thomas Gropper

After the official ceremonial reopening of the city archive, the building will be open to the public for viewing from 13 to 16 May.

After more than 500 years, the city archive and its holdings have left the Chur town hall. In the new "Mehrwerk" building on the Hofgraben, a modern archive has been created that is appropriate to the rich history of the "oldest city in Switzerland". This is a special opportunity for all history buffs. In a series of guided tours, the audience gets a rare insight into all the archive rooms. The guided tours are free of charge, but registration is mandatory (stadtarchiv@chur.ch or 081 254 41 32). The meeting point is the entrance to the Chur City Archives, Hofgraben 3. Each tour lasts about 30-45 minutes and is conducted in German.

On the occasion of the reopening, the city archive is organizing a book launch in the new city archive on Hofgraben.

A special book now makes a unique source on the history of Graubünden accessible to all interested parties. In Chur, a father and two sons of the Terz family wrote a chronicle from 1727 to 1811. Reading her entries leads us into the world of the 18th and early 19th centuries, which is foreign to us today, with its very own values, ideals and ideas. The Terz Chronicle offers an insight into the mentality of the guild bourgeoisie, on whose history today's urbanity in Switzerland is based.

The important family book has an eventful past. After the authors died without descendants, excerpts from the manuscript appeared in public in 1880. Just twenty years later, the chronicle was considered lost and remained so for more than a century. In 2017, the city archive was able to acquire this cultural treasure and secure it for the public.

The historian and former city archivist Ulf Wendler and the genealogist Markus Köhl have edited the manuscript and provided it with explanations. They present the Terz Chronicle and provide insights into life in Chur 200 to 300 years ago.

The event will take place on May 15 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Chur City Archives, Hofgraben 3. Admission is free, but due to the limited number of seats, registration is mandatory (stadtarchiv@chur.ch or 081 254 41 32). The publication is available in bookstores for 85 francs and can also be purchased on site on the day of the opening.

Peach Weber "King of Gäx"

July 24, 2022 was one of the most important days in Peach's life. There he was awarded the highest honorary title of the European entertainment scene in London: "King of Gäx". In the presence of the Queen, who was still more or less alive at the time, and Prince Charles, who was still on standby at the time, the Dean of the Royal University of Europeans Funniest People named him an honorary bearer of this title, which was awarded for only the third time after Charly Chaplin and Mister Bean. But Peach has nevertheless remained modest. He renounces a world career and continues to tour his beloved homeland, Switzerland. After countless awards, he even managed the Grand Slam of comedy: "Oltener Gurke", "Spreitenbacher Humorgarette", "Salzburger Goldhamster", now as a highlight the "King of Gäx".

Contributors:
Peach Weber

Children and young people from Zapperlot will play two plays. Group Zapperplapper plays the play "Mein Schatz" by Vollmerth & Eisenbarth and Gruppe Zapperlinchen "Angstmän" by H. El Kurdi, both in an adaptation of the children's and youth theater Zapperlot.

The first performances will take place on Wednesday, 21.05.2025.
If the Chur City School organises the Maiensässwanderung on this day, the performances will be cancelled and the play "Angstmän" will be played on Friday 23.05.2025 at 6.00 pm.

Both performances will take place on Saturday 24.05.2025, at 3.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m

Energy is omnipresent – but how sustainable is our use? Rising prices, energy crises and climate change show that the energy transition is not a distant vision, but an urgent task. But how do we design a sustainable energy supply? Which technologies are driving change? And what political course must be set? Five experts shed light on these questions from different perspectives. You are invited to participate in the discussion and talk to the experts. Afterwards, we will open the Grischa Energy Park with an exclusive guided tour and invite you to an aperitif together.

Experts:
- Simon Gredig, City Councillor Chur: How can sustainable urban development succeed?
- Andreas Mehli, farmer and plant operator: What does renewable energy look like in everyday life?
- Andreas Oesch, operator of the Vals heating network: Why are local energy solutions crucial?
- Regula Petersen, Swiss Federal Office of Energy SFOE: How can policymakers accelerate the energy transition?
- Fabienne Thomas, AeeSuisse: Which innovations are driving the energy transition?

Moderation: Jan van Ditzhuijzen

Organizer: University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons

"Generation Z" by booktoker Valentina Vapaux is a differentiated examination of current youth culture. What influence do influencers have, to what extent does social media shape and reinforce classic gender roles, what does the online world driven by the advertising industry really look like and how political are the Z's? It also analyzes how dating apps are changing the love and relationships of this generation and why Generation Z is seen as the "loneliest" generation.

The topics are intended to draw young readers' attention to socially relevant issues and encourage them to rethink their own, generation-typical behavior patterns and consumer behavior.

Valentina Vapaux is an author, journalist and social media creator. After internships at FOCUS magazine and the New York Times, she wrote essays, columns and poems for the English-language TITLE magazine and hosted the ARD politics podcast "Pancake Politik". In 2021, her Spiegel bestseller "Generation Z" was published by Graefe und Unzer Verlag. She studied literary writing at the Hildesheim Literature Institute and Columbia University and is currently working on her novel project.

Contributors:
I Quattro

Embark on a soulful journey with the "master guitarist and guardian of the blues", Josh Smith. From his miraculous beginnings to sharing the stage with legends like Joe Bonamassa, Smith's electrifying blend of blues, rock and jazz will be. It will captivate you. Don't miss the chance to experience this musical phenomenon as it brings its deep emotional expression and technical brilliance to European audiences. The "master guitarist and guardian of the blues" Josh Smith is more than a guitarist - he is a phenomenon. From his youth as a musical prodigy, Smith has become one of the most capable and sought-after guitarists of his generation. His breathtaking technique, coupled with deep emotional emotional depth and an unwavering devotion to the blues, has earned him a worldwide following.

At the age of 14, Smith was already performing in clubs with his own band, thrilling listeners with a sound reminiscent of the great blues legends. His style, a captivating fusion of blues, rock and jazz, pays homage to musical traditions while boldly redefining their future. With an impressive discography and countless international tours, Smith has worked with renowned musicians such as Joe Bonamassa and Eric Gales. His solo albums and live performances prove again and again that he is one of the best guitarists of our time. A concert by Josh Smith is an unforgettable experience - every solo is both technically brilliant and emotionally stirring. With every note, he weaves a narrative that captivates the audience and invites them to dive deep into the world of authentic, unfiltered blues. Prepare for an emotional journey that will resonate long after the last chord has faded away.

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Lineup:
Josh Smith – guitar, vocals
Trevis Carlton – bass
Gene Lake – drums

Polenta7000 – the summer bar with stage on the polenta hill behind the Mediamarkt. Every Thursday & Friday from 5 p.m., Saturday from 3 p.m., weather permitting. With ping-pong, drinks, kiosk, food, concerts. Spontaneous information can always be found on the website.

A day for children – and for all those who have stayed. Small stations, big eyes: clowns whirl across the square, the Ballonmaa conjures up wild figures in the air, tigers, fairies and glitter monsters are created during face painting. In addition, games, fun and lots of space to marvel, laugh and do nonsense. Clear the ring for the imagination!