Mom, what's architecture?

Architect guild's new gallery called "Mom, what's architecture?" has opened it's doors (address: Neitsytpolku 8, Helsinki) and the opening exhibition is:

Kari Kuosma: REVELATIONS - at the great exhibiton hall.
Architecture caricatures!

Opening exhibition is open till 5.9.2008, tuesday-sunday 1-6 pm.

More info: http://www.momwhatsarchitecture.com/

Summer festivals @ Alppipuisto

The summer of love and peace climaxes with a new series of festivals in the Alppipuisto park between 26 July to 17 August. It is hard to find a more perfect venue for music festivals in Helsinki. Nestled in a valley, the park is a popular picnic place; a more hippie-spirited alternative to Kaivopuisto park.

Music is complemented with theatre at the Yoyogi Park concert on 9 August; if you like the latest Taratino movie soundtracks, you probably like Angelica Kult *TrashGang*.

The festivities at Alppipuisto end with Elmu‘s public festival on 17 and 18 August. The Live Music Association Elmu celebrates its 30th anniversary, don't miss Pintandwefall, Mattip, I walk the line and The Micragirls.

Eatable diamonds

How about eating some diamonds?
These "diamonds" are made of sugar.

More info:
www.confetti.fi

More not so usual diamonds:
http://finnhits.blogspot.com/2008/01/diamonds-are-forever.html

Low cost airline launches new route between London and Helsinki

EasyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has recently launched its winter 2008/9 schedule for flights from London Luton and London Gatwick.

EasyJet will launch two new routes from London Gatwick: The new services to Lyon (France) and Helsinki (Finland), will commence on 3 October and 3 November and will be available from just £25.99 one way and £32.99 (around 43 euros) one way.

More info:
http://www.easyjet.com

Love Jazz @ Viapori Jazz

The brainchild of Henrik Otto Donner, Love Records is the Noah’s Ark of Finnish Jazz history. Now the flower powered Teppo Mäkynen and his team, the "Excavators of Love" gently lead the most interesting specimen to the pier of Fersen to graze.

LOVE JAZZ
Friday 29th August at 7 p.m. at Tenalji von Fersen (Suomenlinna island) / tickets 20 eur.

More info:
Viapori Jazz (Helsinki Festival)

Levi Spirit - the arctic luxury

The arctic definition of luxury: Levi Spirit area. Levi Spirit area will comprise a total of 46 villas designed by architect Kari Lappalainen.

Levi Spirit Villas are crafted with remarkable skill and attention to every detail, with the special know-how required for building in the Arctic setting. The functional arrangement of the interior, high-quality materials, and state-of-the-art technology creates a truly unique and comfortable living experience in the Arctic.

Nautor's Swan - luxury sailing yachts

Finnair Blue Wings magazine highlights the Finnish mentality: "The Finnish mentality is that if you're going to do something, you have to do it properly." says the sales director of the Finnish yacht brand Nautor's Swan.

Nautor’s Swan yachts are considered the ultimate ocean-going, performance, luxury sailing yacht of unrivalled build quality.

More info:
http://www.nautorswan.com

Strömsö island

Strömsö Island in the archipelago of Tammisaari (Finland) provides magnificent surroundings for quality leisure. In addition to large lots, luxury Villas are also available (most of the Villas and lots seemed to be sold already).

Beach villas are designed by Finndomo (model: Villa Aava).

Some of their key selling points:
"All the beach Villas have a sea view through large panorama windows."
"Strömsö homeowners’ private beach and pool area close by make Strömsö Beach Villas a unique holiday paradise."

More info:
http://www.stromso.fi
http://www.finndomo.fi/aava/

Reggae breakfast @ Nolla (every sunday between 11-15)

There aren't that much good places for a sunday breakfast or brunch in Helsinki. Here is one nice option (good price/quality ratio):

Reggae breakfast buffet is served at Nolla (Pohjoinen Rautatienkatu 21, Helsinki) every sunday between 11-15. Just tested it today and can recommend it! Reggae tunes + toast, bacon, omelette, fruits, juices, etc.

More info:
http://www.ravintolanolla.fi
More options listed by City magazine (in Finnish only)

Finnair lounge: Sauna with a view of the runway

Finns enjoy a sweat bath and sauna people like to have a sauna in every possible place: Now Finnish aircraft company Finnair will open a luxurious Spa and Wellness centre in autumn 2009 adjacent to its new via.Helsinki Lounge in the Helsinki Airport terminal extension. The facilities include ie. a sauna with a view of the runway.

Other crazy places for sauna are:

• Cabinet sauna inside the Hartwall arena (watch a live ice-hockey game while you sweat in sauna),
  
• Fin-Duck is a boat, a sauna, a duck, a summer cottage powered by an outboard motor
• Saunabus is a steaming design exhibition on the road,
• Own Sauna island,
• Sports Academy's sauna is situated in the middle of the sports bar behind a one-way window - where you can see but can't be seen