New York – May 14 2016

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Join us for an afternoon of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Saturday, May 14th
LIVE STREAMING at 3PM EST

The Eurovision Song Contest 2016 will be the 61st edition of the annual Eurovision Song Contest.
Forty countries will participate in the contest, hosted in Stockholm, Sweden.

Happy Hour Drink Specials, Full Food Menu available!

We will have our own reserved area just for EuroCircle!

Frank and I look forward to seeing you on May 14th!

Your hosts,

Frank Breuer, Germany – Alexandra and the EuroCircle New York Team

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Philadelphia – May 18 2016

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Taste of Wines of the Balkans (TICKETS REQUIRED)

EuroCircle is a global network of fun, educated, professionals whose goal is to discover the world through cultural and social events, travel, and amazing experiences.

We have partnered with Park Towne Place, to bring you a series of events in a comfortable, yet upscale setting.

Tonight, we bring you the wines of the Balkans.

Though largely unknown, this region produces some of the most unique varietals in the world, and several species of grapes that are only available in Serbia. It is no wonder that French and Italian winemakers are buying land in the Balkans, and starting to export it.

The Balkan Wine Project is a platform designed to showcase wines from the Balkan region made using indigenous grape varieties and traditional winemaking techniques. The goal is to spotlight these wines in the US, with an emphasis on education to highlight the diversity of the Balkan history, regions, people, foods and wines. It is an effort to look at the complex and finely woven diversity of the Balkans through a wine glass.

Please LOGIN HERE to sign up/purchase your ticket. (discount before May 1)

Non-members can easily create a profile using your Facebook, Linkedin or twitter login (just add your eurocircle city – Philadelphia – and your country of origin)
OTHER EVENTS COMING UP:

Evening Pool Soiree, BYOB – July 20 2016

White Party on Aug 18 2016

More info and tickets: EuroCircle Philadelphia Page

Denver – Apr 28 2016

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Let’s have a good time at the Punch Bowl Social, new bar, restaurant and gaming parlor…

We look forward to seeing you all again.

Ksenia & Stephane

Europe’s Early Education Leavers – Which Countries Are NOT Doing That Well With Young People

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Eurostat recently releases stats that say that whopping  21.9 percent of young people in Spain were early leavers from education and training in 2014. That is more than any other EU country.

Early leavers from education and training may face considerable difficulties looking for jobs.  The employers may be more reluctant to take them on with their limited education.

An average of 11.2 % of young people (aged 18–24) in the EU were early leavers from education and training in 2014.    The early leavers are defined as young people having completed at most a lower secondary education and not being in further education or training during the four weeks preceding the survey.

I was surprised to see that Italy and the UK also have a higher leaving rate than the EU average with 15.0 and 11.8 percent respectively.  Turkey in particular has a very high rate of younger people departing education and training – 38.3 percent.

Infographic: Where Are Europe's Early Education Leavers? | Statista
You will find more statistics at Statista

Austin – May 22 2016

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4th Annual International Potluck with GlobalAustin, AIN & EuroCircle

EuroCircle team will be joining hands and building the next great event together with  GlobalAustin &  Austin InterCultural Network (AIN) by hosting the 4th Annual International Potluck. This means that you can all bring your traditional dishes and have other members experience new flavors and most of all, your cooking skills!

ATTIRE:  Casual, comfortable.

Esther and Angelos Angelou have invited us to picnic in their lovely tree-shaded yard surrounding their pool. It is a beautiful setting for another very enjoyable late afternoon of sharing food from many cultures. So – bring your favorite dish to share – and anticipate stimulating conversations with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences! The pool is available to those who wish to swim (bring suit and towel!)

Bring a picnic blanket or chairs. Lemonade, water, plates, cups, utensils and napkins will be provided.
Please bring any serving utensils needed for your dish.

**RAFFLE**
Haute European Salon is an up and coming salon in the heart of Mueller. With a team of vibrant hard working hairstylists Haute European Salon is quickly making a name for themselves as one of the best salons in Austin. Haute European Salon team is donating 2 blowouts, 2 accent balayage/highlight services, 1 woman’s haircut and a men’s haircut. (bring some change/$5-10 bills with you for the raffle)
Meet Katalin (from Hungary) who owns the Salon!

Special thanks to Esther and Angelos Angelou from INTERNATIONAL  ACCELERATOR for inviting us to their beautiful home. International Accelerator is dedicated to helping non-U.S. citizen entrepreneurs set up their U.S. company, give it an “American look and feel,” and lay a sturdy foundation to build a global business.  Check out their website here!

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Global Austin

 

GlobalAustin hosts approximately 500 visitors through these programs each year as we work in partnership with the U.S. Department of State to deliver educational and cultural programs to visiting international leaders. GlobalAustin celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2010. GlobalAustin is a 501(c)3 corporation.

Austin Intercultural Network is a 501c(3) nonprofit that was founded in 2011 by a group of friends who are passionate about celebrating and uniting Austin’s diverse cultures. Together, with all of you who are both new and old Austinites, we are realizing our vision of promoting cultural awareness within the community through partnerships and collaboration.

San Francisco – Apr 23 2016

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(SEE TICKETS AT THE BOTTOM)

The 13th Annual Orange Kingsday party has arrived in the Bay Area!

This year we are going to go back to the Old Amsterdam Kingsnight with traditional Dutch music in a “Bruin” (Brown) Cafe on the famous French Belden Lane Alley that will be Dutch for a night. So as the cafe will be deocrated in it’s traditional orange festive King’s Night look, the alley will be perfect to get away from the blasting Dutch tunes and enjoy the delightful street with a cocktail in your hand.

Yes one of the most favorite activities for Dutch People is to sit/stand (we will remove most of the tables) on a terrace and watch other people! So be part of the lookers with a glass of wine in hand and enjoy this immense Dutch tradition!

DJ Marc van Brabant will be your host and DJ . He will play some fun Dutch Tunes and as the night progresses he will mix in some 80’s and the best beats from contemporary DJ’s such as showtek, dannic, hardwell, tiesto, and sunnery james. As always he will bring the Dutch and classic songs to make you sing along and truly have a fun orange festival experience!

The space is limited, so buy your tickets beforehand as one we run out we run out (op is op) You don’t have to be Dutch to enjoy this Orange Party but does help to understand the Dutch Way of dancing with one beer in your hand and the other making some form of a windmill and jumping up and down in a 15 cm2 area as Dutch are also limited to territorial confinement and overcrowding on the dance floor. But lucky this will not happen as we keep the ticket count limited to observe this crazy fun gezellig party for the king of the Netherlands.

At the door it will be $20
Right now tickets online are only $7.50 as we need to forfill a bar guarantee. As soon as we have enough people the price will double!

Here is the link for tickets:
https://dutchking.eventbrite.com/

Use “EC” for a 15% discount (for the first 15 to buy tickets)
Use “NL” for a 15% discount (for the first 25 to buy tickets)

If the link does not work that means that people beat you to it!

Philadelphia – Aug 18 2016

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You asked for it, so we organized it. For years, Eurocircle members have been asking for a civilized alternative to that other event, as a way of avoid riding Septa with the masses, to a location no one can plan for.

Eurocircle has partnered with Park Towne Place to bring you a more refined alternative. A well manicured lawn, views of Center City, and an exclusive gathering, just for Eurocirce members and our friends at Park Towne.

What:  BYOB Picnic in White

(Please do not ask us to change the date. This is for guests who are looking for an alternative to DEB).

Dress:  White, head to toe

Bring:  Your own food, picnic blanket, wine, champagne or cocktails (NO GLASS CONTAINERS ALLOWED).

You are free to decorate your space as much or as little as you like. You can plan your parking arrangements in advance or take an Uber. You can bring your own music, picnic basket etc.

THIS EVENT IS FOR EUROCIRCLE MEMBERS ONLY.

If you would like to bring a friend, please make sure they are a registered and verified member of Eurocircle.com. Please bring a printed ticket with you.

Philadelphia – Jul 20 2016

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A hot summer night, the sun is setting over center city, and EuroCircle members are dressed in white beachwear, sipping cocktails all night long. You are invited to Philly’s hottest private pool, for a night of music, socializing and BYO cocktails.

Tonight we will be hosted by the residents of Park Towne, who will be meeting Eurocircle for the first time. The only rule is that no glass is allowed in the pool area.

So bring your favorite wine, a light snack, make yourself comfortable in a beautiful cabana, and chill in the most beautiful private pool in Philadelphia.

Dress code: White beachwear (get creative)

What to bring:  BYOB (wine, champagne, mixed drinks, snacks)

*****NO GLASS CONTAINERS ALLOWED. Please bring plastic cups/glasses.

Discount tickets if purchased before July 1, 2016.

TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. PLEASE BRING A PRINTED TICKET WITH YOU (please login to sign up and get your ticket)

NON-members can easily create a profile using your Facebook, Linkedin or twitter login (just add your eurocircle city – Philadelphia – and your country of origin)

Houston – April 27 2016

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Let’s raise a glass (or two, or three…) to new and veteran EuroCircle members during our April mixer at one of Houston’s hottest wine bars.
 
Relaxed and upscale, Beckrew Wine House, located in the trendy Upper Kirby District, has been named one of the Top 20 Wine Bars in America by WineEnthusiast and one of nine best bars in Houston by Food & Wine Magazine.
 
We’re thrilled that Beckrew will kindly extend their happy hour prices exclusively for EuroCircle members until 8pm.
Wine glasses starts at $7, bottles at $27 and small bites at $3.
 
Beckrew Wine House
2409 W. Alabama St.
Houston, TX 77098
Wednesday, April 27 2016
Street parking available
Your hostesses Juliana Moreira, Shahla Mohammad and Venere Vitiello
 
“I shall drink no wine before it’s time! OK, it’s time.”
-Groucho Marx, comedian
 
EuroCircle is free for all members.
Since 1999, our mission is to connect Europeans and Europhiles alike, regardless of your nationality. We welcome all!

Austin – May 14 2016

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Join us for an afternoon of Eurovision song contest.

LIVE STREAMING  starts at 2 PM
The Eurovision Song Contest 2016 will be the 61rd edition of the annual Eurovision Song Contest.
Forty countries will participate in the contest, hosted in Stockholm, Sweden. The Swedes won last year – AGAIN!

The Russian House team will set up 3 areas that will be screening Eurovision: 2 in the bar area and 1 in patio with loudspeaker connected to bar TV

CHECK-IN: Be sure to check in with Asel when you arrive – and get your name badge
VOTING: Asel will be provide each guest with one ticket on which she/he writes his full name and puts it in country jars with final participating 16 countries.

All drinks are $2 off (except of wells)

Russian House encourage all participants to dress up and represent their country, as you have opportunity to Get Glass of Champagne If Your Country Wins The Contest ! ! !

All DRINKS $2 OFF
COCKTAILS/BEER/VODKA/WINE

FREE ENTRY of course.

Asel – The Russian house hostess
Emma & Adnan will be there from the EuroCircle team (hopefully the rest of us will be able to at least drop by
www.EuroCircle.com

You could swing by at noon by the Multicultural festival and come here…or come here first and head over there later…

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The Eurovision Song Contest ( Concours Eurovision de la chanson) ,often shortened to ESC or Eurovision, is the longest-running annual international TV song competition, held primarily, among the member countries of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) since 1956.

It is fair to share that winning the Eurovision Song Contest provides a short-term boost to the winning artists’ career, but rarely results in long-term success. Great exceptions are ABBA , Bucks Fizz  and Céline Dion (YES), all of whom launched successful worldwide careers after their wins. Many of you may not recognize Bucks Fizz (UK) but I doubt there are many people who do not know the name Abba or Celine Dion.

The 2016 Eurovision Song Contest will be held at the Globe Arena in Stockholm. The Semi-Finals will be held on 10th and 12th May, the Grand Final will take place on Saturday 14th May. All shows will be broadcast at 21:00 CEST.  Måns Zelmerlöw and Petra Mede will be your hosts during the two Semi-Finals and Grand Final.

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