Projects by Ja Wisła Foundation
FRIDAYS
DECHY/DANCE PLANKS
This summer Ja Wisła Foundation, together with Dom Tańca/House of Dance Association and Czas Tradycji/Time for Tradition Foundation, invite all the dance lovers to “Dechy”. Every Friday evening at 6 p.m. in Czerniakowski Port, next to the barge Herbatnik, you will be able to learn and practice diverse dancing styles guided by experienced instructors. Bands from Poland and abroad will play to dancing.
Ja Wisła will revive a prewar tradition of dances on the wooden plank dance floor by the Vistula, inspiring you to discover the joys of dancing together and to admit that spending time by the river is indeed agreeable.
3th of July: Mediterranean dances, performed by: Trizzi Ri Donna.
Trizzi Ri Donna group originated from a universal experience of people, who regardless of the times and places in which they live, grasp the great force of dance that makes direct and intuitive communication possible. The group is composed of: Barbara Crescimanno – vocals, dance, frame drums; Bettina Nocke – vocals, flute; Emanuela Lodato – vocals, dance, frame drums; Stefania Monti – vocals, dance, frame drums; Veronica Caggia – vocals, accordion; Veronica Racito – vocals, dance; Simona Ferrigno – dance, frame drums; Francesca Martino – vocals.
Hosted by: Grzegorz Ajdacki (Dom Tańca/House of Dance) – Polish traditional in crudo music enthusiast, namely one without stylization or remixes. He devotes his time to dance, singing and instrumental music of Central and Eastern Poland.
10th of July: Polish Traditional Music, performed by: Janusz Prusinowski Trio,
Trio J.P. created in 2007 in order to keep musical traditions of Central Poland alive, and in particular the legacy of village musicians. For about 15 years they have been learning how to play the violin, bass, drums, baraban, button accordion, and cimbalom, at the same time activating the movement of Dance Houses and promoting a true, unembellished image of the music created in the Polish countryside. They wish to infect the listeners with their fascination, and transform them into active participants and co-creators of the project, which can easily be called a gig, a party, an encounter, or a workshop.
The group: Janusz Prusinowski – violin, vocals, dance; Piotr Piszczatowski – baraban, bass, dance; Michał Żak – flute, shawm, voice, dance; Piotr Zgorzelski – bass, dance.
Hosted by: Piotr Zgorzeliski (Czas Tradycji/Time for Tradition)
17th of July: performance by Warszawska Kapela Zdzisława Patera z Chmielnej / Zdzisław Pater’s Warsaw Folk Band from Chmielna St
Warszawska Kapela Zdzisława Patera z Chmielnej was created in 2001. The musicians come from a traditional Street Orchestra from Chmielna St, and they have begun their musical career playing in the best restaurants of Warsaw.
The core of the band are: Zdzisław Pater – double bass; Jerzy Jastrzębski – accordion; Henryk Duda – guitar, banjo, vocals.
24th of July: Bagpipe folk bands Manugi and Muzaki from Bukowiec Górny
Kapela Manugi/Manugi Folk Band is composed of: Tomasz Kiciński – Kapela’s leader, piper, violinist, bagpipes constructor; Michał Mocek – violinist; Wojciech Białasik – piper,
Zbyszek Kasperski – violinist.
31th of July: Kapela Kapsell / Kapsell Folk Band
Kapela Kapsell equals urban folklore with a dash of beautiful poetic lyrics.
Musicians: Marcin Maroszek – accordion, vocals; Tomek Szcześniak – guitar and banjo; Paweł Goleń – double bass, vocals; Paweł Maruszak – percussion.
KINOMOST/CINEBRIDGE
Every Friday at 10 p.m. outdoor screenings of young cinema will take place. Documentary, nature and educational films, both amateur and professional will be projected on an old parachute extended between the pillars of the Łazienkowski Bridge (at Cypel Czerniakowski, entry from Zaruskiego St). Outdoor cinema will enjoy a truly summery vibe since viewers will watch the film screenings resting in beach chairs set on sand. The project is organized in partnership with the Polish Filmmakers Association, Adam Mickiewicz Institute, Andrzej Wajda’s Master School of Film Directing, and Łódź Film School.
3.07 – DOCUMENTARIES
The first cycle of students’ shorts from the film school of Andrzej Wajda. Different stories and real characters touched by the camera’s eye.
“Latarnicy” dir.: Kalina Alabrudzińska 3′
“Kredens“ dir.: Jacob Dammas 26′
“PRL de LUXE” dir.: Edyta Wróblewska 15′
“Henio, idziemy na Widzew” dir.: Michał Jóźwiak 29′
Before the showing we will present a photocast by Dariusz Golik “Autyzm”/“Autism”.
The film screenings will take place thanks to the kindness of Andrzej Wajda’s Master School of Film Directing. Photocast has been created for Fotorzepa Agency.
10.07 – FICTION AND DOCUMENTARIES
Filmmaking Podlasie strikes (back)! This time we will see independent fiction and non-fiction films created by filmmakers from Podlasie.
“Gry wojenne” dir.: Rafał Samusik 16′
“Mai Drim“ dir.: Kacper Pawluk 2′30″
“Cisza i spokój” dir.: Ania Błachno 3′
“Kto z kim przestaje takim się staje” dir.: Agnieszka Waszczeniuk, Paweł Brajczewski 3′
“Ukraina” dir.: Marek Włodzimirow 2′
“W pętli” dir.: Marcin Gwarda 4′
“Misja Kodox” dir.: Paweł Nazaruk 10′
“Hep i end” dir.: Grupa Przeciąg 10′
“See – video TMC” dir.: Kasia Kijek & Przemek Adamski 4′
“Krowi spławik – Film from the series “Ginące zawody”/”Disappearning professions” dir.: Hermanos de Chamico 12′
Before the showing there will be a presentation of a photocast by Rafał Guz “Szczepienia w Świętokrzyskim” / “Vaccinations in Świętokrzyskie” created for Fotorzepa Agency.
17.07 – FILM EXCERCISES BY CAMERA OPERATORS
We invite you for the first cycle of showings of the students’ achievements from Łódź Film School (PWSFTViT). We will kick off by presenting the best shorts created by camera operators from the recent years.
“O kierowcy autobusu, który chciał być Bogiem” dir., phot.: Marcin Nadolny 12′
“Pan Much” dir., phot.: Marcin Władyniak 9,5′
“Ulewa” dir., phot.: Yori Fabian 8′
“Pętla” dir., phot.: Maciej Majchrzak 10′
“Księżniczka” dir., phot.: Karolina Pająk 3,5′
“Mój brat” dir.: Jan Wagner, phot.: Michał Stajniak 9,5′
“Ostatnia klatka” dir., phot.: Piotr Janowski, 7,5′
“W trakcie 5 sekund“ dir.: Magnus von Horn, phot.: John Magnus Borge 3,5′
Before the showing a photocast: “Naczelny Antyfacet RP” by Adam Lach/Napo Images.
The film screenings will take place thanks to the kindness of the Leon Shiller National Film, Television and Theatre School in Łódź. Photocast created for Newsweek Polska.
24.07 – DEBUT FICTION FILMS
On love of art, voyeurism, prostitution and selling cars. What do all those things have in common? Loneliness, as proven by selected features from the programme “30 minutes”, created in order to promote first time filmmakers.
“Kilka fotografii” dir.: Marcin Pieczonka 30′
“Wszystko” dir.: Gilles Renard 30′
Before the showing a photocast: “Inscenizacja Powstania Warszawskiego” by Adam Lach/Napo Images.
The film screenings will take place thanks to the kindness of the Polish Filmmakers Association Film. Photocast created for Newsweek Polska.
31.07 – FICTION FILMS
We invite you for the next screening of student fiction films from the film school of Andrzej Wajda. We will push your emotional buttons. With both the photocast and the films. From one extreme to the other, from acceptance to rejection. Multidimensional, ambiguous characters, waiting to be understood.
“Trójka do wzięcia” dir.: Bartek Konopka 37′
“Aria Diva” dir.: Agnieszka Smoczyńska 30′
Before the showing a photocast: “Kosowo” by Adam Lach/Napo Images.
The film screenings will take place thanks to the kindness of Andrzej Wajda’s Master School of Film Directing. Photocast has been created for Newsweek Polska.
SATURDAYS
GIGS ON THE BARGE HERBATNIK
Every Saturday after dark at 10 p.m. we invite you for concerts on the barge Herbatnik in Czerniakowski Port (entry from Czerniakowska St vis-à-vis Łazienkowska St). The barge is a legendary venue in Warsaw, it was extracted from the bottom of Czerniakowski Port and since 6 years it has provided a stage for gigs organized by the Foundation. By animating weekly concerts in the port, we would like to remind the inhabitants of Warsaw and out-of-towners about this amazing, more than a hundred years old place and encourage them to stop more often by the Vistula. After sunset, illuminated by hundreds of candles, bands representing various music genres will perform for the audience: folk, jazz, ethno, rock, among other groups. After the gigs, there will be a bonfire and singing till the early morning.
4th of July: performance by Sarakina
SARAKINA group was established in 1999. It plays music, which could be defined as ethno-jazz. Currently (2008) the band is composed of: Jacek Grekow – accordion, gajda, and kaval; Jan Mlejnek – clarinet, tambura; Mateusz Bielski – double bass; Wojciech Bronakowski – percussion instruments.
11th of July: performance by Frutti Di Mare
Frutti di Mare band was created in 2006 in Warsaw. In their music you’ll discover a psychedelic blend of rock, punk, sunken country, homeless blues, reggae and peculiar lyrics.
The group is composed of: NutCane – vocals, guitar; Szkło (Glass) – guitar, vocals; Myszu (Mouse) – bass guitar; Wieża (Tower) – keyboard instruments; Mleczak (Milk-Tooth) – percussion.
18th of July: performance by Beltain
Beltain is one of the most interesting groups of the Polish folk music scene. It blends traditional celtic tunes with modern music.
The band is composed of: Adam Romański – violin, keyboard; Grzegorz Chudy – Whistler, vocals, accordion, bombard, bansuri; Jan Gałczewski – bouzoki, bodhran, electric guitar, gaita pipes; Jan Kubek – tabla, darabuka, djembe, cajon, percussion instruments; Łukasz Kulesza – acoustic guitar; Bartek Dudek – bass guitar; Mateusz Sopata – percussion.
25th of July: performance by Indialucia
Indialucia is a group, which mixes two fascinating music styles: Hindu music and flamenco. The project is a brainchild of Michał Czachowski, its producer and art director, and the album Indialucia, issued in 2005, is a result of many years of his work.
The group is composed of: Michał Czachowski – flamenco guitars, palmas,
and arrangements; Avaneendra Shedikar –sitar; Sandesh Popatkar – tabla; Leszek
Wiśniowski – flute.
SUNDAY
RIVER BEATS
River Beats are drumming workshops – “drum circle”, led by Kazik Klicki. The activities will take place on the barge Herbatnik every Sunday at 7 p.m. Drumming lessons for everyone are organized on various levels, both for beginners and for advanced. The only thing that you have to do is come, grab the instrument (or if you have your own just bring it along) and enjoy the pleasure of playing together. After workshops, a jam session will take place, or joint improvisation by a bonfire.
Kazimierz Klicki – musician, music therapist, psychologist – he runs, uninterruptedly since 10 years now, the first Polish drumming school KLICK&DRUM, he organizes outdoor workshops, integration activities for business and institutions. For a year he has been cooperating with Bemowo Cultural Centre ART.BEM regularly preparing classes for children and the disabled, BEM.BEM.BAND. He funded a band BĘBNY
NIE-DZIELĄ, and sometimes he performs for his own project DR.DRUM.
THE BEACH
Beach chair and sandcastle mould rental on the Desant beach by Pomnik Sapera (the Sapper’s Monument). From the 1st of July to the 31st of August, daily from 11 a.m. till 8 p.m.
TO BELANY
Those, who would like to get to know Warsaw from the Vistula’s perspective, will have the chance, between the 1st of July and the 30th of September, to set off on a cruise on board of Krypa Basonia (a traditional wooden boat for transporting cows), following the route of Warsaw dwellers expeditions of the olden days from Solec to Bielany (and back). On the way you will visit Czerniakowski and Praski Ports. During the cruise, Przemysław Pasek, Ja Wisła Foundation leader, will talk about the Vistula’s history, the rafters and river navigation. Krypa Basonia will sail TO BELANY from Monday till Friday. We will set off at 6 p.m. from a shipway on the barge Herbatnik in Czerniakowski Port. The cruise will last about 2 hours. It will end in the Bielany district, at the foot of Camaldolese Monastery. We will sail back from Bielany at 8 p.m. and at 10 p.m. we will call at Czerniakowski Port. Registration of participants is obligatory: call 605 143 904 (from Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. till 8 p.m.). It’s necessary to call! The foundation doesn’t accept registration by text messages, e-mail or voice mail!
Detailed information on the projects on the website: www.jawisla.pl