November 9, 2003
Music
The Project is a a festival of mostly jazz from now until December 18th. Bobby McFerran November 13th at L'Auditori. Joe Smith's Melodic Workshop November 21st at L'ESPAI 15€.
Chick Corea, November 13th at L'Auditori from 22 to 45 €. tickets
Sunday, 16th November Big Band Concert 11.30am Passeig dels Til·lers. Parc de la Ciutadella freeThe latest jazz in from NY. BILL McHENRY TRIO Tues. and Wed. Nov 11th and 12th at Jamboree 10 €
Don´t miss this season’s jazz Sushi Jam Sessions at LOCAL BAR in the Born. C/ Ases 7 held every Thursday at 10:30pm. free
Art
Painters Enrique Ramirez and Marta Cucurella will be opening their show at Restaurant Alboroque a las 8pm with live music calle Mallorca 304 between Bruc and Girona. 8pm freeCaixa Forum currently has an incredible collection of black and white photographs from his tours through the world from the 1930s-60s of Cartier-Bresson until January (Rubens, Van Dyck, Jordaens opens next week)... free
Palau de la Virreina on the Rambla, 99 Brigades Internacionals exhibition through January 11th. The photos on display evoke the memory of the more than 35,000 volunteers from fifty countries who fought on the Republican side during the Spanish Civil War.
Fotografia Latinoamericana 1991 - 2002 opens November 14
Looking for Responsible cat-lovers
Two gray tabby females. Beautiful markings. Born June 6. Smart, lovable and affectionate Call James 93 237-7639 james_townsend@menta.netRestaurants
L'Antic Bocoi del Gotic on Baixada de Viladecols, 3 tel. 93.310.5067 is a lovely restaurant hidden down in el gotico not far from the Post Office. One of the interior walls is one for the old roman city walls. This great ambiance is enhanced by lovely food - salads, tostadas with interesting combinations, cheese platters, and smashing desserts. about 8-14€ per person. Closed Sundays (Thanks Michael)
Film
Barcelona's Independent Film Festival, L'Alternativa 2003, is celebrating its tenth anniversary. The festival showcases the most innovative production and paves the way for young creators. In addition to the regular features (official section, full-length films, shorts, documentaries and animation), this year's parallel sections include a retrospective of the work of Chris Marker, an overview of Iranian cinema, a tribute to Margarethe Von Trotta and a look at the work of Uruguayan film-makers Mario Handler and Manane Rodríguez. http://alternativa.cccb.org L'Alternativa pass: 32 € for all sessions. Admission to the Auditorium of the CCCB: 4 € per session / Concessions 3.20 €
Career Moves
Importation and distribution company is looking for a new secretary fluent in spanish and english with high understanding of catalan and computer skills. Contact me if you're interested.
Apartment
Room in nice apartment available Nov 15-December 15th. 300€ near Arch de Triumph. Contact
Courses
Aromatherapy, Spa Techniques and Massage courses offered at 5 Elements Spa. 93.412.3133
Books
Dude, Where's My Country by Michael Moore is now available in paperback in FNAC for 15€.
Sales
Relax in Autumn: Get a Full body massage and Flower essence facial for just 60€
(A total of 2 1/2 hours of total relaxation! Save 1/3 off the regular price!)
FALL SPECIAL treatment packs are available once again, plan ahead and save money! BONOS: Buy 5 treatment pack for 225€ and get the sixth treatment FREE! Buy 10 treatment pack for 450€ and get 13 treatments! (3 Treatments absolutely FREE!) 5 Elements Spa 93.412.3133Regulars
American Society Happy Hour Every Wednesday night from: 8 to 10 p.m. at Toscano Antico, Aribau 167 (corner of Paris) free Italian appetizers.freeIntercambio (Language Exchange)- Get involved with our new intercambio program. The American Society is creating this program for those who are interested in practicing theirSpanish or English in a friendly, relaxed environment. For more information, please e-mail admin@amersoc.com free
Links
www.friendster.com I'm trying to get it started in Barcelona. If you want to get into this network, let me know.
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