Yläkaupungin Yö 2012 festival
The festival programme offers plenty of cultural events during one night and day: live music, dance, theatre, movies, performances, lectures, recitals, visual arts and physical exercise. The festival starts on Saturday morning and continues with the help of hundreds of different performers until Sunday morning.
All the events are free of charge.
9.00
Go-board game tournament, organized by Tengen. University Library, 9-20
10.00
4H association, toy swap. Mäki-Matti family park, 10-15
Loiskis’ instrument workshop. Mäki-Matti family park, 10 o’clock onwards
Material costs 0,5-3€.
Jyväskylä friend-dog network introduces itself. Mäki-Matti family park, 10-15
MAM Productions, African music and reggae for children. Mäki-Matti family park, 10-15
FormulaX equipment exhibition and Kynnys ry movies. Musica, 10-16
10.30
Kulissi-theatre: songs from the play Pinocchio. Mäki-Matti family park
Jyväskylä’s adult education center’s theatre studies’ group: Välähdyksiä, “Flashes”. Play. Jyväskylä City Library, theatre hall
11.00
ISO folk dancers. Mäki-Matti family park
Jyväskylä – is it indeed a town? An exhibition spanning the history of Jyväskylä from the 1830′s until today. Museum of Central Finland, 11-24
Central Finland – past and present, exhibition. Museum of Central Finland, 11-24
Kotitehtäviä, “Homework”. Jyväskylä art school’s spring exhibition. Museum of Central Finland, 4th floor, 11-24
Graphica Creativa ’12. Finnish graphic arts. Museum of Central Finland, 1st floor, 11-24
Ola Kolehmainen: Enlightenment, abstract photographs of architecture. Alvar Aalto Museum, 11-23
Paulo David. Alvar Aalto prize 2012. Presentation of the Portuguese architect in the cinema room. Alvar Aalto Museum, 11-23
Alvar Aalto – architect. Exhibition. Alvar Aalto Museum, 11-23
Ilona Kivijärvi – “Nest” and other works. Gallery Becker, 12-22
Kaisa Kaivertaja – Puisevia tauluja. Carved art. Shasa, 11-23
Jyväskylä art school’s final project and workshop exhibition. Jyväskylä City Library, 10-15.45
Brave girls of Shatila. Photographs by Mikko Takkunen, texts by Kirsti Palonen. Jyväskylä City Library, 2nd floor, 11-15.45
Graphica Creativa ’12. Art Museum, 11-21, exhibition presented at 17
Graphics in the homes of the 60’s, exhibition. Art Museum, 11-21
11.30
Theatre group Raunot: Ähtäriin – eli kaunein poika heti Morrisonin jälkeen, “To Ähtäri – or the most beautiful boy after Morrison.” Play. Jyväskylä City Library, theatre hall
12.00
Croquet school open for all. Alba beach, 12-13.30
Children’s musical story Pihistetty Ässä, “The Stolen Ace.” JAMK, Hannikaissali
Songs and games in Swedish, Mäki-Matti family park
Graphic arts workshop, Art Museum Holvi, 12-16.
Material costs 7€
Art Lending Service, spring cleaning and art-sale. Gallery Becker, 12-22
Environment as heritage, exhibition. Nature Museum of Central Finland, 12-21
Tourujoki – an oasis in the city? Exhibition. Nature Museum of Central Finland, 12-21
12.30
AdAstra theatre presents: Vaahteramäen Eemeli -play rehearsals. Mäki-Matti family park
13.00
Mama Africa Jyväskylä, African rhytms and dance. Mäki-Matti family park
Recognising plants and animals, Mäki-Matti family park
Pole dancing students perform. Pole dancing school Ready Set Pole, 13-13.30
Circus Uusi Maailma: Deep Shit -performance. Sohwi garage, entrance from Vaasankatu. K18.
Jyväskylän Kansannäyttämö: Dario Fo’s 4 monologues, Pub Vakiopaine, cellar theatre
13.30
Applications for the croquet tournament. Alba beach, 13.30-14
Josef N. Josef: Aladdin – calligraphy and music. Mäki-Matti family park
Theatre group Raunot: Ähtäriin – eli kaunein poika heti Morrisonin jälkeen, “To Ähtäri – or the most beautiful boy after Morrison.” Play. Jyväskylä City Library, theatre hall
14.00
Children’s choir Nollakakkoset and boy choir, Mäki-Matti family park
New Generation Sound and Young Forever DJ’s. University main building, backyard, 14-23
Theatre Helmikuun 30. päivä presents: Lapset, “Children.” Directed by Matti Tulla. Ryhtilä yard.
Possibility to practice croquet. Alba beach, 14-14.30
Circus Uusi Maailma: Deep Shit -performance. Sohwi garage, entrance from Vaasankatu. K18.
Tero Ahonen’s fourth exhibition. Pub Vakiopaine, 14-02
14.15
Open class, circus pole. Pole dancing school Ready Set Pole, 14.15-15
14.30
Croquet tournament, preliminary rounds, 4 games for all. Alba beach, 14.30-16.30
Dance improvisation for children. Held by Teija Väyrynen / Jyväskylän Tanssiopisto. Mäki-Matti family park
15.00
Guided walking tour in the Seminaarinmäki and Älylä area. Start outside the University Library
Reward ceremony, Central Finnish School’s competition concerning the cultural environment. Museum of Central FInland
Dreadmark plays bass music. Juomatehdas studio, 15-22
Beat & Graffiti: DJ’s Kimmoko, Mehu Jussi, Soul Valpio and Temppeli provide live music and open-mic -sessions. Juomatehdas, upper yard, 15-22
Dance group Off/Balance: Pupuduetto, performance and workshop for children. Lounaispuisto park, stage
Children’s parkour class. Parkour Academy, Loikkaamo, 15-15.45
Try the game mölkky. Lounaispuisto park, upper field.
Children’s activities, drawing with chalk, guitar lessons etc. Seminaarinkatu, Grill 21, 15-16.30
Circus Uusi Maailma: Deep Shit -performance. Sohwi garage, entrance from Vaasankatu. K18.
Free training. Pole dancing school Ready Set Pole, 15-15.45
15.15
“The Return to Jyväskylä.” Participatory drama for the whole family (children 6-11 yrs). Museum of Central Finland, 3rd floor
Secapella, a cappella choir. Jyväskylä City Library, hall
15.20
Guided walking tour in the Seminaarinmäki and Älylä area. Start outside the University Library
15.30
Poppi & Svengi, children’s music. Lounaispuisto park, stage
15.40
Guided walking tour in the Seminaarinmäki and Älylä area. Start outside the University Library
15.45
Open class, pole. Pole dancing school Ready Set Pole, 15.45-16.30
16.00
Yläkaupungin Yö info desk opens and welcomes festival guests, outside the University Library and Alvarin aukio square, 16-24
Yläkaupungin Yö 20 years old -exhibition. University Main Building, lobby, 16-24
Summer festivals introduce themselves. University Main Building, lobby, 16-24
Sahaja Yoga info, Alvarin aukio square
Circus Uusi Maailma: Deep Shit -performance. Sohwi garage, entrance from Vaasankatu. K18.
Otofs, art photography exhibition. Gallery Hoppa, 16-24 CANCELLED!
Wellness Centre Origonova introduces its services. Indian head massage 10€/15 minutes, University Main Building, lobby, 16-19
Vox Aurea -choir’s greetings from their South-African tour. Seminarium, old auditorium
Antiquarian book sale. University Library, lobby, 16-20
Frisbee golf, Campus Sports field , 16-19
Oulu on the road! Authors from the north visiting. Kirjailijatalo, 16-18.30
Capoeira Boa Vontade. Lounaispuisto park, stage
16.15
Sam T, songs for the loved one. Musica
16.30
Jyväskylän Voimistelijat, rhythmic gymnastics. University Library, hall
Sinikellot, children’s choir. Museum of Central Finland, 4th floor
Parkour class for families. Parkour Academy, Loikkaamo, 16.30-17.15
Laajavuoren pelimannit, traditional music. Restaurant Ylä-Ruth
Mama Africa Jyväskylä, West-African rhythms and dances. Lounaispuisto park, stage
J+J theatre: Kuolema korjaa univelat, ”Death ends sleep deprivation.” Play. Pub Vakiopaine, cellar theatre
Free training. Pole dancing school Ready Set Pole, 16.30-17.15
16.45
Capoeira Boa Vontade. Lounaispuisto park, upper field
What do you expect from us? Jyväskylä youth theatre presents their project. Seminaarinkatu, Grill 21
17.00
Cooma Dance Academy. University main building, auditorium
Sirkat, male choir. Seminarium, the old auditorium
Voimalaitos theatre production’s youngsters present: Työmaa Force. Musica
Jyväskylä Frisbee Association’s Ultimate show. Campus sports field
The Seminaarinmäki Poem Council, poems chosen and evaluated by the university staff. University Library, 17-19
Jyväskylä Handicraft School, work presentations. Alvarin aukio square
Forging performances by JAO. Alvarin aukio square , 17-22
Croquet tournament, semifinal. Alba beach, 17-18
Tarmo & Tango Bolero. Restaurant Sohwi arena
Matti Mäki & Kalju Kirahvi, couplet songs. Lounaispuisto park, stage
Try team-pétanque! Organized by Valo Pétanque. Lounaispuisto park, upper field , 17-19
Pop up -store Emma and frame fleamarket, in front of Kehystämö-Galleria Patina
Graphica Creativa exhibition is presented. Art Museum
Yrjö Varjanne paints aquarelles. Kehystämö-Galleria Patina, 17-23.30
Minja Revonkorpi shoots material for her video/photo work. Kehystämö-Galleria Patina, 17-23.30
White Stories, textile artists’ Essi Kuula’s and Susanna Sallinen’s exhibition. Taide ja Kehystys Flyktman, 17-20
17.15
Open class for children. Pole dancing school Ready Set Pole, 17.15-18
Jigotai’s Kickboxing-show. Ryhtilä
Musamaatio – musical animations. Museum of Central Finland, auditorium
17.30
Secapella, a cappella choir, Museum of Central Finland, lecture hall, 4th floor
Mielukas, folk music. Pub Vihreä Haltiatar
What do you expect from us? Jyväskylä youth theatre presents their project. Alvarin aukio square
17.45
Tiina Harju and poodle Heka, dancing dog -performance. Alvarin aukio square
Jyväskylän Naislaulajat, female choir. Seminarium, old auditorium
Elohiiri, folk music. Alvar Aalto Museum
Laitinen & Kannas, jazz, blues & rillumarei. Grill 21
18.00
Mama Africa Jyväskylä, West-African rhythms and dances. University main building, auditorium
Jyväskylän Voimistelijat, rhythmic gymnastics. Ryhtilä
Croquet tournament, finals. Alba beach, 18-19
Free training. Pole dancing school Ready Set Pole, 18-18.45
Kööhä aka runoteatter, humorous poems by Kalle Väänänen. Riihi
Carola Tribute Ensemble. Lounaispuisto park, stage
Rajan takaa. Restaurant Sohwi Arena
Anu Kirkinen paints and talks about her exhibition /Mielen liikkeitä/. Kehystämö-Galleria Patina, 18-21
Heikki Heikkinen trio. Pub Vakiopaine
Juhani Petäjäniemi paints a portrait. Galleria Hoppa
The Bassless, rock. Art Museum
Original documents on display, advice for genealogists and web-service presentation. Microfilm room open for use. Jyväskylän Maakunta-arkisto, 18-21
Johanna Tuomisto, folk. Shasa
Adults’ parkour class. Parkour Academy Loikkaamo, 18-18.45
Jyväskylä Frisbee Association’s Ultimate show. Campus Sports Field
18.15
Laajavuoren pelimannit, traditional music. Hotel Alba
Troubadour Tenho Tornberg. Restaurant Ylä-Ruth
18.30
Musica-choir and KYL’s spring concert. Seminarium, old auditorium
Laitinen & Kannas, jazz, blues & rillumarei. Lounaispuisto park, Grill 21
Ryûtôkai’s kendo performance. Ryhtilä
Naiskuoro Harput, female choir. Museum of Central Finland, 4th floor
Read Paranoid! Peeks into the world of paranoia. Riihi
Lulu ja ystävät, folk music. Gallery Becker
Juha Mäkinen cuts his hair with a knife. University Gate
18.45
Tiina Harju and poodle Heka, dancing dog -performance. Alvarin aukio square
Mielukas, folk music. Alvar Aalto Museum
Sulavirrat, egyptian dance. Musica
Lucie Niemelä, singer-songwriter. Pub Vakiopaine
19.00
Historical fencing battle performance. Alvarin aukio square
Disco Oriental, dance. University main building, auditorium
Wedding Music Evening. Jyväskylä City Church
Riimi & Draama, “Rhyme & Drama”, a group from Jyväskylä adult education centre. Kirjailijatalo
Quest for Bai-Land, groove. Lounaispuisto park, stage
Turja. Restaurant Sohwi Arena
Trio PPP. Art Museum
Teija & Sari, evergreens for saw and piano. Restaurant Ylä-Ruth
Tummat Sävelet, slavic & gypsy music. Hotel Alba
19.15
Grainville Line Dancers, line dancing. Musica
Pil Sung! -stories about Taekwondo. Ryhtilä
Impropaatti, improvisation theatre. Pole dancing school Ready Set Pole
Kulissi goes a cappella. University library, hall
Kolmekuutoset, children’s choir. Museum of Central Finland, 4th floor
Jari Kaukua, saxophone improvisation. Gallery Becker
19.30
Anita de Coteau, Finnish folk songs and fado. Alvar Aalto Museum
Kihveliorkesteri Musti, skiffle. Restaurant Vihreä Haltiatar
19.45
Jyväskylä Wing Tsun -presentation. Ryhtilä
Andrews Abattoir, folk music. Restaurant Ylä-Ruth
Seppo Alvari & Itämaa, country and bluegrass. Pub Vakiopaine
20.00
Jyväskylä Sinfonia symphony orchestra, director Nikke Isomöttönen, Felix Mendehlsson’s Hebrides and W.A. Mozart’s Concerto for flute No. 1. Seminarium, old auditorium
Theatre Helmikuun 30. päivä presents: Lapset, “Children.” Directed by Matti Tulla. Ryhtilä yard.
Erityinen nainen, “Special woman”. Short film, directed by Pauliina Kinnunen. Museum of Central Finland, auditorium
Kööhä aka runoteatter, humorous poems by Kalle Väänänen. Gallery Becker
Laitinen & Kannas, jazz, blues & rillumarei. Lounaispuisto park, Grill 21
Räsynukke. Restaurant Sohwi arena
Kae-Nuu, jazz. Art Museum
20.15
Chamber choir Cantinovum, directed by Rita Varonen. Seminarium, old auditorium
Mary-A, hip-hop. University main building, backyard
Spiegel im Spiegel, music for cello and piano. Museum of Central Finland, 4th floor
Troubadour Tenho Tornberg. Restaurant Ylä-Ruth
20.20
Central Finnish writers -revue. Kirjailijatalo
20.30
Historical fencing battle performance. Ryhtilä
ISO folk dancers. Musica
Divine Dancers, show-dance. Pole dancing school Ready Set Pole. Moved to Musica 21.40!
Matti Mäki & Kalju Kirahvi, couplet songs, Alvar Aalto Museum
Guitar duo Juri Kobayashi & Marko Rutanen. Gallery Becker
Hepe & Pepe, songs and jokes. Restaurant Ylä-Ruth, 20.30-23.15 between other performances
20.45
Olkinukke. Pub Vakiopaine
21.00
Seminaarinmäen mieslaulajat, legendary male choir with a twist. Alvarin Aukio square
Laitinen & Kannas, jazz, blues & rillumarei. Lounaispuisto Grill 21
Iina Penttilä & Johannes Lintunen. Restaurant Ylä-Ruth
The Rivers of Mars. Restaurant Sohwi Arena
Toivola’s old yard, non-stop picture slideshow. Museum of Central Finland, auditorium, 21-23.30
Director and author Juha Hurme introduces his new book ‘Hullu’. Kirjailijatalo, 21-22
21.15
Naiskuoro Harput, female choir. Hotel Alba
AP Kivinen, songs and poems. Gallery Hoppa
21.30
Jyväskylän Tanssiopisto, dance. University main building, auditorium
Markku Pöyhönen, György Ligeti’s Musica Ricercata for piano. Seminarium, old auditorium
Tanhurentut, folk dance. Musica
Eva & Manu (FIN/FRA). Ilokivi. downstairs
Må Pyton, Monty Python classics in Finnish. Ilokivi, upstairs
Kheta Hotem, komutian ritual music. Alvar Aalto Museum
Firkløver. Gallery Becker
Palokan Viihdelaulajat, folk music. Museum of Central Finland, 4th floor
Seppo Alvari & Itämaa, country and bluegrass. Restaurant Vihreä Haltiatar
21.40
Divine Dancers, show-dance. Musica
21.45
Jyväskylä flamenco association. Pub Vakiopaine
22.00
Capoeira Força Natural. Musica
Blow. Restaurant Sohwi Arena
Stories for you. Irja Rane – storytelling and improvising. Kirjailijatalo, 22-23
Tomi Tajakka, singer-songwriter. Shasa
22.15
Ilonat. Museum of Central Finland, 4th floor
Crocodile Blues Band. Restaurant Ylä-Ruth
West’n Doh, Irish melodies. Restaurant Ylä-Ruth
Lajitoverit, balkan-kletzmer-humppa. Pub Vakiopaine
22.30
Seitsemän Hunnun tanssi, oriental dancing. University main building, auditorium
Fiamma nova, renaissance and early baroque music. Seminarium, old auditorium
Elohiiri, folk music. Hotel Alba
Lada Nuevo, etno. Ilokivi, upstrairs
Kiro, rock. Ilokivi, downstairs
23.00
Liekki, fireshow. Alvarin aukio square
Ahoy, folk music. Museum of Central Finland, 4th floor
Mallas Athene, burlesque. Restaurant Sohwi, inside
23.15
Olkinukke. Restaurant Sohwi, inside
23.30
Mia Suszko, pop-fusion. Ilokivi downstairs
Midnight with Henry Purcell – English fantasies, Christine Bürklin-Schwarzmeier’s musical ensemble. Seminarium, old auditorium
23.45
Helmasynti. Restaurant Ylä-Ruth
00.00
New generation DJ´s & MC Ray Jay on stage. Ilokivi upstairs
Mallas Athene, burlesque. Restaurant Sohwi, inside
00.01
Yövieraat & Teatterikone present: Moirislampi 120 years, performance. Campus Sports Field
00.15
Tulikukka, fire performance. Campus Sports Field
00.30
BitterTwisted. Ilokivi, downstairs
Zorse. Restaurant Sohwi, inside
00.45
Candy Starr & The Brewshakes
01.30
MadCraft, pop-punk. Ilokivi, downstairs
Candy Starr & The Brewshakes. Restaurant Sohwi, inside Moved to Ylä-Ruth 00.45!
SUNDAY 22.05.2012
05.00
Hear DJ’s, Aamukasteklubi, “Morning mist club”. Alvar Aalto Museum, Café Alvar, 05-09
Aamukasteklubi’s breakfast buffet: fresh rolls, oat-beer bread, cheese, vegetables, bacon, herring, boiled eggs, fruit salad, porridge, rhubarb-soup, coffee, tea, mint-strawberry juice, buns, 6,5€. Alvar Aalto Museum, Café Alvar , 05-09
06.00
La Sega Del Canto, Aamukasteklubi. Alvar Aalto Museum, Café Alvar
07.00
Heikki Heikkinen trio, Aamukasteklubi. Alvar Aalto Museum, Café Alvar
08.00
Duo Anitta & Jouko Kääriäinen, 2 accordions, Aamukasteklubi. Alvar Aalto Museum, Café Alvar
10.00
Go-board game tournament. University library 10-17