November 20, 2 PM – “Vrolijk, Vrij en Vunzig”
On Wednesday, November 20, we are heading to Ypres. We will meet at 2 PM at the Yper Museum. First, Bart Lambert (VUB) will introduce us to the latest research findings from the excavations at St. Nicholas Church in Ypres with a lecture titled “Ieperse isotopen: een bioarcheologische kijk op de geschiedenis van een middeleeuwse grootstad” (Please note this lecture will be in Dutch). Following this, Hannelore Franck, the researcher behind the exhibition, will give us an introduction to the “Vrolijk, Vrij en Vunzig” exhibition. After that, we will visit the exhibition at our own pace. Those who wish can join for a drink afterward.
Practical Information:
- 1:50-2:00 PM: Arrival at the Yper Museum, gather at the entrance (Grote Markt 34, Ypres)
- 2:00-2:45 PM: Lecture by Bart Lambert – “Ieperse isotopen: een bioarcheologische kijk op de geschiedenis van een middeleeuwse grootstad”.
- 2:45-3:00 PM: Introduction to the “Cheerful, Free, and Filthy” exhibition by Hannelore Franck
- 3:00 PM: Exhibition visit
- 4:30 PM: Drink
Would you like to join this activity? Please sign up by sending an email to secretariaatvwm@gmail.com by November 6.
February 14, 2 PM – Library of the Bollandists
On Friday, February 14, we are welcome at 2 PM for a visit to the library of the Bollandists in Brussels. François Devriendt and Robert Godding (none other than the grandson of François Louis Ganshof) will give us a tour. In addition, Jeroen Deploige (UGent) will illustrate a recent research case using manuscripts from the library.
Practical Information:
- 1:50-2:00 PM: Gather at the Société des Bollandistes (Boulevard Saint-Michel 24, Brussels)
More information to follow.
April 30, 4 PM – Alamire Foundation & “Passie van de Stemmen” Concert
The Leuven Chansonnier, a small songbook from the collection of the Alamire Foundation, will be brought to life in the Passion of the Voices 2025 by Anna Danilevskaia, a viola player, and the Sollazzo Ensemble in a series of four concerts. The concerts organized by Passie van de Stemmen are usually sold out quickly, but this year we have secured 20 tickets for VWM members for the concert on April 30 at 8:30 PM in the Abbey Church of Park in Leuven. The spots for this evening activity are limited, so be quick to register. Prior to the concert, we will visit the Alamire Foundation’s collection at 4 PM, for which a larger group can participate.
Practical Information:
- 4:00 PM: Meet at the Abbey of Park in Leuven for a visit to the Alamire Foundation’s collection, led by Pieter Mannaerts (KU Leuven & Alamire Foundation)
- 6:00-8:00 PM: Opportunity to dine at Brasserie de Abdijmolen (self-financed)
- 8:30 PM: Concert Aime qui vouldra
Information on registration to follow.