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Orlando

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Orlando

by Virginia Woolf

Date: Oct 2nd, 2024
Reviewed by: Vanya Dobrikova
tic Rating: 2.1/5 stars

Orlando by Virginia Woolf is a classic which was sold as a bestseller during her own historical time. However, it appears to be difficult reading for a modern common reader who does not know well her writing style or the philosophical origins of her ideas. The extremely rich language of Woolf requires a slow reading, but not a very close one, because the narrative is scattered and mixed with visual and bodily sensations.

Firebrand

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Firebrand

Date: September 27, 2024
Reviewed by: Anne van Oorschot

On Friday evening, 6 TIC members braved the rainy and damp weather to gather at Cinecitta to see Firebrand. The film, the first English film by Brazilian film-maker Karim Aïnouz, was a period drama inspired by the lives of King Henry VIII and his last wife, Katherine Parr.  Alicia Vikander stars as Katherine, and an almost unrecognizable Jude Law plays Henry VIII. The story follows the Queen and dove deep into the life of a woman married to a tyrant.

Launching TICmums!

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Great news! We’re excited to announce the launch of TICmums this season! 

This will be a special space for all moms to share their motherhood experiences, tips and tricks, and most importantly, plan regular baby/kid-friendly meetups where everyone can have fun.

Do you want to learn more? Send us an email to events@tic013.com

Saturday, Oct 12th

Members: Free!
Guest: 5 euros

 

Register Here!

Lady Tan’s Circle of Women

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Lady Tan's Circle of Women

by Lisa See

Date: Sep 10th, 2024
Reviewed by: Liliana Gonzalez-Wiltenburg
tic Rating: 4.8/5 stars

We kicked off our Book Club night in style, with the author, Lisa See, joining us remotely to discuss her latest novel, Lady Tan’s Circle of Women. Lisa kindly answered our questions and gave us fascinating behind-the-scenes insights into her writing process.

This wasn’t our first conversation with Lisa. Back in March 2022, we had the opportunity to talk with her about The Island of Sea Women.

Wicked Little Letters

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Wicked Little Letters

Date: May 24, 2024
Reviewed by: Masako Kato

Anne and I enjoyed this little jewel a lot on the last Friday of May, and yes, there were only two of us representing TIC. It was bit of disappointment in the beginning, but we enjoyed our movie night and each other’s company nevertheless. I had never heard about this movie before and did not have any idea what the movie was about. This lack of foreknowledge can be a good ingredient for a great movie experience.

Circe

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Circe

by Madeline Miller

Date: May 13th, 2024
Reviewed by: Anne Durand
tic Rating: 4.4/5 stars

It was again a full house to discuss Circe by Madeline Miller! This book, published in 2018 and widely acclaimed, is a retelling of Greek mythology from the perspective of the witch Circe. The novel beautifully chronicles Circe’s journey of self-discovery and her encounters with famous figures from Greek myths like the Minotaur, Medea, Daedalus, and Odysseus.


The story is old, but Miller’s approach is fresh and engaging.

Peerke Donders Private Event

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VISIT AND ENJOY HAPPY HOUR IN PEERKE DONDERS-PARK
SEPTEMBER 14th

Peerke Donders Park is a little gem in Tilburg-north. It shows the cultural heritage
of Tilburg with 3 national monuments in a charming setting. Peerke Donders is
the most well known Tilburg citizen and is considered a symbol and example of
compassion, self-sacrifice and charity. He is commemorated in/with this park
on the spot where he was born.
The pavilion in the middle of the park is (also) a little museum with changing
exhibits.

Welcome Event!

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Meet & Greet Tilburg
We begin our afternoon at De Harmonie with a drink and an official welcome from our club president Katie Schweitzer. After hearing about our panned events for the year and chatting with other expats living in the region, we will meet our teams for The Amazing Race Tilburg!

The Amazing Race!

Once we have our teams, you will be given a clue to various locations in the city centre of Tilburg. At these locations, the teams will complete a challenge or take part in an activity!

Looking for Membership Director & Secretary

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As Membership Director and Secretary, you would be a member of tíc’s Board of Directors helping steer the direction of tíc’s events and activities and taking an accurate recording of board meetings and decisions. However, the main responsibility is managing and coordinating membership, namely the joining of new members and membership roster. 

This is a voluntary position and the board works closely together to provide support for all club functions, as needed.

Interested in joining us or want to know all the details?

Dream Scenario

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Dream Scenario

Date: March 22, 2024
Reviewed by: Marc Jonkers

On Friday March 22 a group of TIC members and a couple of invitees went to see Dream Scenario at Cinecitta. Dream Scenario is a quirky black comedy about Paul Matthews (played by Nicolas Cage), a biology professor who begins appearing in the dreams of random people. In the dreams, Paul is passive and does not intervene. Paul becomes famous, which he enjoys, but when the dreams turn dark and violent he encounters the flipside of fame when he gets vilified and loses his job.