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During the Eurovision Song Contest Design District Helsinki offers aesthetic experiences and events from exhibitions to unique shopping. 11th May Design District Helsinki is celebrating the Late Night Shopping event.

See, experience, shop! For example:

At Aarikka experience the day of unique jewelry – come to meet our jewelry maker and design your own bracelet! Combine it with a necklace from our collection.

The Grand Final of the DESIGN ATTITUDE week in the kirsiLille shop: a lounge evening with the Next Big Thing presenting music of talented young artists.

At Hanna Sarén`s shop you will find special Eurovision t-shirs and
original designs in a modern and easygoing atmosphere.

Scarpazza is celebrating the Eurovision Song Contest 9.-12.5. In the shop`s window you can see the Monster shoes made in the Night of the Arts. Welcome!

SECCO`s customers can make a design item from electronic waste and take it home as a souvenir. You can dig into the Electronic Waste Mountain in the shop with the help of our SECCO designers and discover objects no one has ever seen before.

Klaus K will take part in Eat&Joy InsideOut event on Friday. Enjoy and Explore the Culinary Delights at Klaus K Terrace with Chef Markus Maulavirta and his team. From 4 pm to 8 pm, Bulevardi 2. At 5 pm Special Show à la Markus & Marc (General Manager).

At twilight time: Club Ritmo – in Ahjo, Bulevardi 2-4, Dj Magic Sam in Ahjo Club from 10 pm.

All events and opening hours!

INTERIORS, DESIGN

Aarikka
Pohjoisesplanadi 27
Open 9–21
At Aarikka experience the day of unique jewelry – come to meet our jewelry maker and design your own bracelet! Combine it with a necklace from our collection.




Alnilam
Lönnrotinkatu 15
Open 10.30–21
Get to know the night sky! We guide you to identify star constellations and read star charts.

AMFORA shop
Bulevardi 11
Open10.30–21
Amfora 's tableware and interior decoration items bring timeless design and playfulness into your everyday life.

Artek
Eteläesplanadi 18
Open 10–21
Artek, which was founded by Alvar Aalto and his friend 70 years ago, is a strong statement for combining art and technology. The store offers and impressive window for Nordic and international design. Alvar Aalto classics like stool 60 and Paimio chair have been creating the picture of Finland, its aesthetic, ecological and ethical identity. Artek believes in the importance of art and culture, high quality and simple character of the beauty.

Artisaani
Unioninkatu 28
Open 10-21
The redecorated Finnish arts and crafts shop Artisaani opens again in May. The new interior is designed by interior architect Hanni Koroma. Welcome!

Aste 90
Rikhardinkatu 1
Open 11-21
Limited edition and made to order designs by new Finnish designers, from charms to furniture.

Casuarina
Fredrikinkatu 30
Open 10–21
Asian tradition elegantly combined with European and Finnish design.

Design Forum Finland
Erottajankatu 7
Open 10-21
Finnish Design Information Corner during the Eurivision Song Contest. Exhibitions and Finnish Design Shop.

Eiring
Korkeavuorenkatu 15
Open 12–20
Kitchen tools and design gadgets; coffee and Mediterranean food –
all in a kitchen.

Everyday Design
Pieni Roobertinkatu 12
Open 12–21
Welcome to the home of crunching Finnish snowballs!

Finlayson
Eteläesplanadi 14
Open 10–21
Finlayson has a wide selection of domestic interior designs and a new bed concept. Experts are there to help you.

Forme
Pursimiehenkatu 16
Open 12-21.
Timeless and modern, easy-care rugs from Finland.

Formverk
Annankatu 5
Open 10.30 - 21
Formverk is celebrating with Fatboy while Eurovision! Design fans are free to try Fatboy originals in an outside area in front of Formverk store. Formverk is one of the leading shops in Helsinki for contemporary Scandinavian and international design, ranging from the smallest design-gadget to big comfortable couches.

Galleria Primavera
Uudenmaankatu 7
Open 12–20
Interior design from Europe.

Gero
Lönnrotinkatu 23
Open 10.30 - 20.00
Details make home. Tableware, home accessories, linen and fabrics by Kenzo.

GRAYSCALE Helsinki, Nounou Design/Anu Penttinen Showroom
Uudenmaankatu 2
Open 11-21
Modern glass designs handmade in the Nuutajärvi Glass Village.

Iittala Shop
Pohjoisesplanadi 25
Open 10-21
Everyday life is yours to design. At the Iittala shop you will find the real Finnish hits, all time design classics meet the pop items of today. All Iittala objects are designed to be combined. They survive everyday wear and tear, as well as our changing needs and tastes.

JIA
Bulevardi 15
Open 11-20
Jia offers you contemporary Asian design and refreshing Japanese ice tea. Welcome!

Kartell
Erottajankatu 5
Open 10–21
Kartell is design, technology, innovation, colourful installations, and more... Join us and discover the Kartell's world!

la terre
Eteläranta 20
Open 10–21
Polar bear exhibition.

LISN
Tarkk’ampujankatu 4
Open 11-21
LISN has produced a new and exciting item for your special interior. It combines video, sound and scents. The DVD and the scents will be on show at LISN Helsinki during the Eurovision Week from 8 to 12 May. First time in Europe and only available in Helsinki!

Marimekko
Pohjoisesplanadi 31
Pohjoisesplanadi 2
SPECIAL DISCOUNT AT THE MARIMEKKO STORES IN THE CENTRE OF HELSINKI ON 11 MAY 2007! In celebration of the Eurovision Song Contest, the Marimekko stores at Pohjoisesplandi 2 and the Kämp Galleria and Kamppi shopping centres will allow a discount of 15% on all regular-priced Unikko products on 11 May 2007, the eve of the final of the contest. All three stores will then be open until 9pm.

Pino
Annankatu 13
Open 10–21
Small snacks and special offers at 18–21!

SECCO
Fredrikinkatu 33
Open 11-21
SECCO`s customers can make a design item from electronic waste and take it home as a souvenir. You can dig into the Electronic Waste Mountain in the shop with the help of our SECCO designers and discover objects no one has ever seen before.


CLOTHING

3union4design
Uudenmaankatu 34
Open 10.30-21
Unique clothes, accessories and interior textiles made by Finnish, Russian and Spanish designer.

asuna
Fredrikinkatu 24
Open 10– 21
Modern design shop for women and men.

Glamour Mercado / TOKYO22 GALLERY
Uudenmaankatu 4-6
Open 11-21
We love fashion, design & art. Do you?

Goodis
Laivurinrinne 2
Open 11 - 20
Goodis opens at the new location in Viiskulma!
Nice surprises with -10 - 20% discounts on selected summer collections. Welcome for a visit!

Green Papaya
Eerikinkatu 15–17
Open 11-21
Unique and trendy jewellery, clothes and accessories.

HANNA SARÉN
Fredrikinkatu 45
Open 10-21
At Hanna Sarén`s shop you will find special Eurovision t-shirs and
original designs in a modern and easygoing atmosphere.

IRIS AALTO Designer Shop
Kasarmikatu 25
Open 11-19
Designer Iris Aalto and surprise quests, for example designer Kirsti Kasnio showing the new collections at 16–19.

IVANAhelsinki
Uudenmaankatu 15
Open 19–24
Live Finnish music and DJ ‘s ! Welcome!

kirsiLille
Eerikinkatu 1
Open 11-20
The Grand Final of the DESIGN ATTITUDE week in the kirsiLille shop: a lounge evening with the Next Big Thing presenting music of talented young artists.

Liike
Yrjönkatu 25
Open 11-21
7th birthday party of Liike!

Miun
Uudenmaankatu 14
Open 11-21
Miun designer is present and telling about collection. Small snacks served!

Muotihuone Selavi
Uudenmaankatu 13
Open 12-21
Sari designs and creates feminine, high-quality summer dresses, suits etc.
with petit size design. Sanna makes matching accessories and jewels for your dress.

Nemaki
Open 14–19
Nemaki offers design by Tua Rahikainen and other luxury fashion.

Scarpazza
Pursimiehenkatu 1
Open 11-21
Scarpazza is celebrating the Eurovision Song Contest 9.-12.5. In the shop`s window you can see the Monster shoes made in the Night of the Arts. Welcome!

Uman
Tarkk’ampujankatu 10
Open 11–21
A unique combination of a boutique and designer`s workroom. Welcome!

urban a*
Erottajankatu 5
Open 11–21
Leave me alone – I´ve gone shopping, to urban a*!

Work of Art WOA
Uudenmaankatu 7
Open 11 – 21.
Work of Art WOA offers top quality, unique shoes and accessories for ladies and gentlemen.



ANTIQUES, ART

Christine's Design
Iso Roobertinkatu 35–37
Open 12-21
Unique Finnish design glass, ceramics and furniture from the 1930`s until today.

Pop Antik
Iso Roobertinkatu 14
Open 11-21
Magic of the OLD TOYS.


GALLERIES, MUSEUMS

Annan Galleria
Annankatu 13
Open10–21
Annan galleria presents Pekka Hermanni's oil paintings of snow, reindeer and Lapland sceneries. Annan galleria also offers a wide variety of art by other Finnish artists.

Design Museum
Korkeavuorenkatu 23
Open 11–21
REDDRESS, design Aamu Song
Reddress is both the singers clothing and estrade. In the hems of the dress there is seating for 238 listeners. Reddress –consert on May 11th from 7pm-8pm: SANSA & MIR-O. Come and experience the Reddress! Tickets from Lippupalvelu: adults 22 €/students 20 €. www.lippupalvelu.fi

Galleria BE’19
Uudenmaankatu 19-21
Open 11-18
JORMA TOIVANEN, paintings 9.5.–27.5.2007.

Galleria Bronda
Annankatu 16
Open 11-21.
Bruno Maximus, paintings.

Galleria Jangva
Kalevankatu 18, courtyard
Open 11-20
RIIKKA PEKANPALO
Miss Pekanpalo, her brother and godmother.
Paintings 25.4.–13.5.2007.

Galleria Krista Mikkola
Neitsytpolku 9
Open 12–21
Finnish contemporary art.

Galleria Pirkko-Liisa Topelius
Uudenmaankatu 40
Open 11–21
Anna Kiiskinen, paintings: "staring at the sea, seeing a forest"!

Päivälehti Museum
Ludviginkatu 2-4
Open 11–21
Päivälehti Museum is celebrating The Eurovision Song Contest until 9pm. Free entry, Welcome!

Taidesalonki Piirto
Uudenmaankatu 7
Open 11–21
Tapani Piirto´s oil paintings inspired by music.
5.5.- visiting artist Louise Freshman Brown from USA. Freshman Brown exhibition
featuring mixed media photo collage paintings exhibited for the first time, in Helsinki.
Open every day 2.-12.5.2007, Free entrance!

tm•galleria
Erottajankatu 9
Open 11–20
Paintings of Raija Heikkilä, the artist is present at 17-19.


JEWELLERY

Galleria Koru
Fredrikinkatu 32
Open 10–21
Contemporary and unique jewellery design!

Kalevala Koru / Lapponia Jewelry
Unioninkatu 25
Open 10-19
Famous jewelry design from Finland.

Kultaseppä R. Nieminen
Korkeavuorenkatu 8
Open 11-21
Jewellery and precious stones.

Goldsmith Kati Lappalainen
Uudenmaankatu 34
Open 11-20
Colourful and personal jewellery!

Moment! Galleria
Fredrikinkatu 45
Open 10-21
New Finnish jewellery design – show of new collection 2007!


RELAXATION

Klaus K Hotel
Bulevardi 2-4
Klaus K will take part in Eat&Joy InsideOut event on Friday. Enjoy and Explore the Culinary Delights at Klaus K Terrace with Chef Markus Maulavirta and his team. From 4 pm to 8 pm, Bulevardi 2. At 5 pm Special Show à la Markus & Marc (General Manager).
Club Ritmo – in Ahjo, Bulevardi 2-4, Dj Magic Sam in Ahjo Club from 10 pm

Sokos Hotel Torni
Yrjönkatu 26
Ravintola Torni, open 11.30-14.30 and 17-01 (kitchen open until 0.30)
American Bar, open 17-02
Ateljee Bar, open 14-02
O'Malley's Irish Bar, open16-02

SERVICES

Kirjansitomo Juhani Roininen
Korkeavuorenkatu 5
Open 10-21
Hand made bookbinding.

Living Room
Yrjönkatu 8-10
Open 10-20
Living Room offers fresh flowers and unique flower design in a cosy atmosphere.

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