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Culture within Tamy
Culture in Tampere

Culture within Tamy

• ELKI – Association for the Enlivenment of Literature. ELKI was founded in spring 2009 by literature students in the University of Tampere. Its purpose is to enliven the culture of letters and to create alternatives to the commercialization and productization of literature.
• Vastavalo Photography Club. Vastavalo is your route to the world of photography. Whether you occasionally snap a picture or devote yourself passionately to the values of aesthetics, we have a lot to offer!
• Keri. Keri is a joint culture association for educational institutions in Tampere. It organizes inexpensive visits to theatres and concerts, nature trips, board game nights, bowling, floor ball, ultimate, miniature golf and other fun stuff.
• TASO – Tampere Academic Symphony Orchestra. Founded in spring 2003, TASO is the first symphony orchestra with musicians from all higher education institutions in Tampere.
• TYL – Tampere University Singers. Founded in 1964, TYL is a mixed student choir that offers its members a chance to be target-oriented about their music interest – in good company, of course.
• TYRMÄYS – Association for Heavy Metal in the University of Tampere. The purpose of Tyrmäys is to unite people with an interest in heavy metal and to arrange related events and activities.
• Tampereen ylioppilasteatteri. Tampereen ylioppilasteatteri is one of the most prominent amateur theatres in the Pirkanmaa Region. It has a diverse repertoire and student-friendly prices.
• Torvikopla. Torvikopla is a student big band whose players come mainly from the University of Tampere and Tampere University of Technology.
• Tukkateatteri. Founded in 1999, Tukkateatteri is a theatre group that aims to discover new perspectives and to look beyond the obvious in their performances.

Culture in Tampere

• Telakka. Awarded with Tamy's Culture Section's Vappulakki award in spring 2011, Telakka is home to a live music venue and an alternative professional theatre.
• Klubi. Klubi, located in the 100-year-old Tullikamari building, is a popular live music venue and meeting place among students.
• Events in Tampere. An event calendar hosted by VisitTampere.
• Arthouse Cinema Niagara. Located in the idyllic Kehräsaari, Arthouse Cinema Niagara boasts a diverse programme of films. Niagara's special screenings are subtitled in English.
• Poetryshop Kattila. Maintained by the Supporters' Association for Poetry, Kattila is the only poetryshop in Finland.
• Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra. Classical music in Tampere Hall.
• Museums in Tampere. A list of museums in Tampere by the City of Tampere.
• Theatres in Tampere. A list of theatres in Tampere by the City of Tampere.
• Vastavirta. Vastavirta is an alternative music club in Pispala.
• Yo-talo. Partly owned by Tamy, Yo-talo has been home to clubs, discos and live music ever since 1960s.
• O'Connell's Irish Bar. O'Connell's has an immensely popular weekly pub quiz and gigs.

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