Editor's Note: These are courtesy translations of local news provided by the U.S. Army Garrison Poland Public Affairs team for the benefit the military community stationed here. Views or opinions are not endorsed by USAG Poland or the U.S. Army.
Torun host filming crew, expect difficulties
Once again, the streets of Toruń will be a film set. From October 2-8, a new series for the Max platform will be filmed. During this time, there will be traffic disruptions in the Old Town Complex.
The script for the series was based on a crime novel by Toruń writer Robert Małecki. The action of the novel takes place in Toruń, so some scenes will be filmed in the Old Town Complex and its surroundings.
On October 6, filming will take place on the Józef Piłsudski Road Bridge from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Therefore, the traffic organization on the bridge will be as follows:
- Pedestrians and cyclists will be allowed to use the western pedestrian and bicycle path of the bridge (from the side of the Copernicus Hotel),
- Car traffic will be alternating in one lane (from the side of the Copernicus Hotel),
- During the shots, traffic will be stopped for a few minutes,
- Traffic will be directed by signalmen.
Signs informing about difficulties on the bridge will be located at Kraszewskiego Street, Czerwona Droga Street, Wały gen. Sikorskiego Street, Chopina Street, Łódzka Street, Andresa Street, Poznańska Street.
On October 4, we can expect difficulties on Bulwar Filadelfijski (filming will be taking place outside the roadway near Mostowa Street), in the area of św. Jakuba Street and on Przedzamcze Street. Filming will last from 10:00 a.m. to midnight. The filmmakers will also return to Przedzamcze Street on Monday, October 7, from 10:00 a.m. to midnight. Appropriate signage will appear in these locations informing about changes in traffic organization.
Run & Row 2024 is behind us in Torun
Five rowing eights competed in a spectacular Run & Row race, which took place on the Vistula River and… on the streets of Toruń.
On Sunday, September 29, the eights rowing competitors competed for the sixth time. Five crews took part in the competition for the Toruń Mayor's Cup: AZS Szczecin, Lotto Bydgostia, BTW Bydgoszcz, the Gdańsk team and AZS UMK Toruń. The competitors and fans were welcomed by the deputy mayor of the city, Adam Szponka.
Run & Row is a spectacular run with boats and a rowing race on the Vistula River, ending with a relay on an ergometer. The competitors started from the Old Town Square, from where they ran with boats through the streets of the Old Town complex and Bulwar Filadelfijski to Przystań Toruń (approx. 2 km). There, they had 6 km of rowing on the Vistula and a return through the streets with boats to the Old Town Square. However, this was not the end of the competition - the icing on the cake was the 9x500 m relay on ergometers.
The winner of Rund & Row 2024 was Lotto Bydgostia, who beat AZS UMK Toruń (winners from 2023) and the Golden Boys team from Gdańsk. Off the podium, AZS Szczecin came in fourth, and BTW Bydgoszcz in fifth.
The event was held under the honorary patronage of the Mayor of Toruń Paweł Gulewski, and the organization and course of the competition were overseen by the AZS UMK Toruń club - rowing section.
Violins to play in Toruń
The 6th edition of the Karol Lipiński International Violin Festival and Competition is underway. The strings in Toruń will resound until October 6.
- As residents, we often hear the slogan that Toruń is a city of sports, which is also one of its calling cards. However, after a few months of functioning in the middle of events, I can safely say that Toruń is a city of culture. In fact, there are a lot of great events happening here throughout the season. We have festivals at the national and local level and, as in this case, an international festival and competition. This rich program and invited artists are only proof that we were not the only ones waiting for this festival. A group of young performers who want to show themselves and make a name for themselves were also waiting - says Adam Szponka, Deputy Mayor of Toruń.
- We are pleased that a smaller centre, namely Toruń, is preparing something very valuable, which it shares with the whole world, which is needed and which we want to cultivate for as long as possible - emphasizes the director of the Toruń Symphony Orchestra and the director of the competition, Przemysław Kempiński.
The festival was inaugurated on September 27. The Jordanki stage has already featured, among others, Elias David Moncado, currently a world-famous instrumentalist, winner of the Toruń competition five years ago, and Adam Bałdych - an excellent jazzman, whom we heard in a duet with Leszek Możdżer. Now it's time to start the violin competition. All events are under the patronage of Karol Lipiński (1790-1861), an outstanding violinist and composer who collaborated with Wagner, was friends with Schumann, and when asked who the best violinist in the world was, Paganini replied: "I don't know who the best is, but Lipiński definitely has second place."
Who among the twenty talented violinists will take first and second place in this year's competition? We will find out on October 6. Before that happens, music lovers will be able to watch the performances of the candidates for places on the podium and take part in several other events.
The second stage of the competition will take place on October 1-2. Each day, six participants will perform a recital accompanied by excellent pianists: Bartłomiej Wezner and Radosław Kurek. Compositions by L. van Beethoven, K. Lipiński and other selected pieces will be performed. The first two days of October will also include violin-making workshops, where participants will learn the history of this instrument. Six musicians will advance to the final stage of the competition, who will play concerts with the Toruń Symphony Orchestra on October 3 and 4. We will hear pieces by K. Lipiński, M. Karłowicz, H. Wieniawski, F. Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, J. Sibelius, J. Brahms and L. van Beethoven. The organizers – the Toruń Symphony Orchestra – invite you to the concert of the laureates on Sunday, October 6. The best of the best will play selected violin concertos or parts thereof with symphonists, while Dainius Pavilionis will be the conductor.
Admission to some of the events at the Karol Lipiński International Violin Festival and Competition is free. The program and details are available at www.lipinski-competition.com .
Seafood Festival at Winestone Bolesławiec
From October 3-6, the Winestone Bolesławiec restaurant, located at Plac Popiełuszki 2, right next to the Orka pool, invites you to another Seafood Festival. This event wins the hearts of guests every year, becoming a cyclical attraction in the city's culinary calendar. The popularity of the festival grows with each edition, attracting both Bolesławiec residents and tourists from the surrounding area.
The festival menu will include unique dishes that will delight every gourmet:
- Monkfish – fillet fried in clarified butter, delicate and full of flavour,
- Sea bass – grilled in herbs, with a subtle Mediterranean aroma,
- Grilled shrimps – 8/12 with herbal-lemon salsa (3 pcs.), juicy and aromatic,
- Mussels – baked with vegetables and tomatoes under béchamel sauce with parmesan, served with crispy baguette,
- Oyster bar – a selection of oysters with citrus salsa, for lovers of refined flavors,
- French Bouillabaisse fish soup – full of seafood, inspired by the traditions of French cuisine.
The festival is a great opportunity to discover the tastes of the sea in the heart of Bolesławiec. Winestone is a place that combines excellent cuisine with a friendly atmosphere, ideal for meetings with family and friends.
Dagmar entered Poland. What does this mean for Zagan Cluster?
The weather will remain cool and rainy for several days. When is the weather expected to improve?
The Dagmar low has entered Poland. It has brought with it cloudiness, periodic fog, cold and rainfall. We assure you right away that there is no threat of catastrophic rainfall and flooding.
For the next few days, the maximum temperature will be 12-14 degrees C. At night, it may drop to 5-6 degrees C. There may be scattered rain showers, fog and mist.
On Saturday, October 5, the weather will gradually improve (clearing up) and the temperature will rise. After the weekend, over the next few days, the temperature may rise to 20 degrees C.
II National Biathlon Festival at Polana Jakuszycka
On October 5-6, the Lower Silesian Sports Centre will host the Biathlon Festival. The event is a great opportunity to spend time actively in the mountains.
Adults will be able to take part in competitions with real biathlon weapons, and children can expect exciting competitions with laser weapons. A Family Activity Zone has also been prepared, where everyone will find something for themselves.
The National Biathlon Festival is a two-day, unique event, initiated and represented by Weronika Nowakowska, vice-champion of the World and Europe in biathlon, three-time Olympian. The organizer is the Team 111 Foundation.
Combining the strengths of both organizations, numerous ambassadors and engaged media will allow us to achieve reach throughout Poland!
The event is multidimensional, although its focus is of course physical activity, sports competition in competitions, with professional organization, electronic time measurement and division into age categories, as well as shooting training.
In the program
- competition with biathlon weapons type KBKS 5.6 mm over a distance of 3 km,
- shooting workshops and training in the principles of safe weapon handling,
- learning to ride on roller skis,
- summer biathlon competition for children with laser rifles,
- biathlon exercise zone for children,
- animations for children,
- Gala dinner with music and dancing (we hope) and wine (additional option, for adults only),
- relaxation in the spa (swimming pool, sauna),
- meeting with the most successful biathletes and figures from the world of sports and television.
Registration at biathlonfestiwal.pl
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