January 19, 2004

Happy 2004!

Classes
Acting
The Drama Factory was set up to provide native and non native English speakers, children and adults living in Barcelona, an opportunity to begin or continue studying theatre. TDF is a weekly theatre workshop providing two very different types of drama classes. One caters for children and the other for adults. So if you are an adult interested in theatre and performing, enjoy flexing your imagination and want to learn more; or if you are a parent looking for somewhere for your children to have fun, develop their imagination and be creative: Check out www.thedramafactory.com for all the information you need or call Sophie on 93 301 4301.

Potpourri Class
At 5 Elements Spa. Using pure and natural ingredients to make therapeutic blends. Learning how to use essential oils and herbs as well as flowers. All the blends you make you get to bring home. Sunday, February 8. 10-2pm. 50 euros. To register call 93.412.3133.

Dancing Classes
Buena Vista www.salsabuenavista.com 10 weeks for 100 euros or 15 euros a class

 

Culture/Art
Spanish Authors Speak
At Caixaforum Enrique Vila-Matas Martes 20 de enero 20.00 h, Luis Landero Martes 17 de febrero 20.00 h, Rosa Montero Martes 23 de marzo 20.00 h Precios Por sesión: 2,00 € Carnet jove y Carnet +25: 1,00 € at servicaixa. Plazas limitadas

Also at Caixa forum
The exhibition Art portuguès i espanyol dels anys 90 opened last Friday at the CaixaForum, bringing together works from the contemporary art collections of the Fundação de Serralves and the Fundació "la Caixa". The works reflect directly on the social problems of the last decade: such issues as isolation, globalisation, immigration and identity. The artists with works on display include Augusto Alves da Silva, João Onofre, Francisco Queirós and Joana Vasconcelos. The exhibition runs through 25 April. free

The Fortuny exhibit at MNAC has been extended until February 14th and is supposed to be very good. They have recently found a never before seen piece of work of his.

CCCB
This exhibition presents a selection of imaginary architectures by creators of all epochs, from ancient Rome up until the present day. The exhibition brings together in the region of 80 works of art on a variety of supports, including frescoes, painting, photography and installations. It turns around the genre of the architectural capriccio, from the 16th to the 18th century , with representatives of the foremost painters of the leading European schools: Monsù Desiderio, Vredeman de Vries, Van Delen, Codazzi, Francisco Gutiérrez, Marieschi, Bellotto, Hubert Robert. Until Feb 1 www.cccb.org

MACBA
20 Antoni Tapies retrospective February - 09 May 2004

Barcelona English theatre
Skid Row Theatre Companyis proud to announce their production of the Rock Musical Little Shop of Horrors , which will be performed at the beautiful Centre Moral i Cultural del Poble Nou (c/ Pujades, 176-178<metro> Llacuna or Poblenou), from the 6th to the 8th of February. The cast and musicians are drawn from the best of the English language theatre and live music scene here in Barcelona which has been a hotbed of talent for the past decade. Add that to a great score played by a live band and sung with true 50's gusto, a colorful set and a wacky story of man-eating plants and sadistic dentists and you've got a must-see show. Right now this dark comedy is selling out on Broadway and Skid Row is proud to bring it to Barcelona. Friday, 6 February at 21:00, Saturday, 7 February at 21:00, Sunday, 8 February at 14:00, Sunday, 8 February at 19:00. Tickets can be purchased in advance for 11€ at Discos Castelló(c/ Tallers, 7) or for 13€ on the door.

Ser y Tener, a french film, really a documentary about a teacher in a small village in northern France, it is said to be very inspiring especially for teachers.

 

Happy Hour
The American Society has a NEW Happy Hour Venue. Come meet Bernard, owner of La Abadia, Rosello, 172. Enjoy some free snacks and order wines and beers from only €1.50. Bernard and his staff will also be able to make sandwiches / bocadillos and other foods for those hungry people who want something a little more filling.
• Date: Every Wednesday night (beginning Jan. 14th 2004)
• Time: 8 to 10 p.m.
• Where: La Abadia, Rosello 172
• Open to members and potential members

 

Upcoming
Eric Clapton March 24 at 21.30 h. at Palau Sant Jordi

 

Ojo EEUU (for US Citizens)
Democrats Abroad chapter in Spain is helping elect a Democratic President in 2004 email daspain@fastmail.fm for more info.

After 9/11 many changes have taken place in the US Postal System.  You should be aware that a letter with U.S. stamps, to be mailed in the U.S. MUST HAVE A U.S. RETURN ADDRESS.  They will not process a letter with an overseas return address.  

 

Beware of Telefonica:
Are you aware that with your last Telefonica bill that there was an insert stating that your personal data would be given to other companies so that you can be hassled to purchase their products and services unless you replied by mail not giving your permission. This notice was timed to arrive during the busy holiday events. No self-addressed envelope was included. Many of you probably missed this - as did I until someone advised me. I have called Telefonica and am told that the reply may only be done by mail -at your cost of time and effort - and the stamp! If you have a complaint about this, I was given this Telefonica fax number 900 134 957.

Regulars
Sushi Jam Sessions at LOCAL BAR in the Born. C/ Ases 7 held every Thursday at 10:30pm. free

Links
www.partner-para-todo.com Free and a spanish friendster type web site.
www.friendster.com

 

Check out past reports with great information.

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Hasta la próxima,
christine

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