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Atlanta International Soccer Fest 2010 Launches to benefit SOS Children's Villages
Please cast your nomination for the 2010 Halve Maen Award Recipient. Please submit your vote to info@nlatlantaconsulate.org by April 16, 2010. 2010 Halve Maen Nomination Form
Dear friends from the Netherlands May I have your attention for the following, This week, WTTW Atlanta will present an exciting TV broadcast of a young Dutch/European Poporchestra, Guido’s Orchestra. The orchestra is lead by the young Dutch orchestra leader Guido Dieteren. The name of the broadcast is: Guido’s Orchestra, live from the heart of Europe. The broadcasts takes place on March 27th at 20.00 PM and on March 28th at 4.30 PM Guido and Wendy will be interviewed during every break. The show is taped exactly on the spot were the three countries Belgium, Germany and The Netherlands meet. On that spot, Guido built a huge stage and performed a wonderful concert in front of 7.000 spectators of the 3 countries. The show was opened with the European Hymn of Ludwig van Beethoven and children of the three nations brought the national banners to the stage. The cities of Plombiers, Aachen and Vaals worked very professional together in this wonderful event. This wonderful modern and energetic poporchestra represents 9 European countries. Of course we have a lot of Dutch musicians participating in this one of a kind project. The only language what is used in this orchestra is the universal language of music, which communicates from heart to heart. The average age of the orchestra musicians is 27 years. They have a dream, to conquer the World with their European musicians and cross-over poporchestra music. One of their first steps is the national PBS TV deal they signed exactly on the border of the three countries on June 27th 2009. Recently they signed a record deal for the US and they hope, that they will have a major breakthrough in the US. This breakthrough will be a gateway to other continents as Asia and Australia. This special will be broadcasted in 11 countries next year. During the last years, they were honoured to work with some world stars as Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, Andrea Bocelli, Tony Braxton and Elvis Costello. The career path of Guido’s Orchestra for the next years is looking very positive. But as real Europeans, they know, that a lot of work still has to been done. The US is a big country and they need all the support of you, the Dutch but also the Belgium, and German people, to make it happen and to be introduced to the American people and society. They will promote Europe as cultural ambassadors in all the interviews and also thanks to their TV special Live from the heart of Europe. In Atlanta they will perform a concert on Sat. September 18th 2010 in the Cobb Energy Centre. Their goal is, to perform in front of a full audience. It’s really important for them and their career in America, to receive good TV ratings and a lot of support for Atlanta PBS (Concert tickets and CD/DVD donations). How better the result, the more broadcasts the orchestra will get in April, May and June. If Atlanta is successful, then the other stations in the US will follow that example. Please help this wonderful European poporchestra and make them a household name in Atlanta, so they will visit us many times again in Atlanta for new shows. If you like the broadcast, tell your friends and neighbours, because people from The Netherlands buth also Belgium, Germany and are on TV in Atlanta! Guido’s Orchestra believes that Music education is very important for children and will co-operate in Atlanta with a local Highschool choir. The choir will perform 4 pieces together with Guido’s Orchestra in the show. All the help and suggestions to support Guido’s Orchestra are very welcome. Link of the TV show, which took place exactly in the heart of Europe, were Belgium, Germany and The Netherlands meet.
Dutch American Heritage Day 2009 Dear Friends and sponsors of the Dutch community in Atlanta: For the past few years as Consul, I have organized two major annual events: Queen’s Birthday Celebration and Dutch American Heritage Day in November. My goal with both these events has been to not only help my fellow countrymen and women in the Atlanta area celebrate our heritage but also to showcase our nation and traditions to create goodwill in the community in which we live. These are two goals I plan to continue pursuing as Consul. Dutch American Heritage Day (DAHD) has evolved into a platform for networking with and among the Dutch business community. Last year, local Dutch and American business leaders launched the Netherlands American Chamber of Commerce (NACCSE), and the NACCSE has been very active and successful in organizing multiple events and enjoys a growing membership. It is a logical next step for the NACCSE to take over as host of Dutch American Heritage Day. Starting with this year’s event, DAHD will become an invitation-only event for members and guests of the NACCSE and Consulate organized at a first class venue. We realize that this will result in a smaller group of guests than in prior years; however, the goal is to create a better opportunity for the business community to network and socialize with each other. This year’s DAHD will be co-hosted by the Consulate and NACCSE; announcements and invitations to follow. I look forward serving you in the years ahead. Warm regards, Ewoud Swaak |
