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C
ARNIVAL:
As Easter falls so early this year, carnival is already upon
us! From Thursday 3rd (called here Dijous Gras) to
Wednesday 9th February (Ash Wednesday) there will be celebrations in
Barcelona itself, in Vilanova i La Geltrú, and especially in
Sitges, which has the biggest carnival
celebrations hereabouts, with processions,
fireworks, gay carnival, fancy-dress competitions etc. The high
points in Sitges are the procession through the town on Sunday
evening (from 10pm) and the closing procession on Shrove Tuesday.
Needless to say, parking will be a problem then! More info on:
www.sitges.com/carnaval/
. In
Vilanova the celebrations are more
traditional with different barrios competing against each other (for
example in the Battle of the Sweets in the Plaça de la Vila on
the Sunday). Full programme on
http://www.vilanova.org/carnaval/index.htm
. Barcelona also joins in the celebrations in different parts of the
city. You can find details (in English) on:
www.bcn.es/carnaval/english/welcome.htm
.
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TRADITION IN FEBRUARY: LA XATONADA: February is traditionally the
month for the Xatonada in the Penedes and the Garraf. You’ll
find xato ( a kind of salad) on the menu in Vilanova i la Geltru,
Sitges and El Vendrell for example. The xatonada is closely related
to carnival traditions: Vilanova’s carnival even opens with
one. What makes this salad so special is the combination of salt-cod,
tuna and anchovies with the unique sauce. Each town uses a slightly
different recipe and restaurants vie with each other to see who makes
the best xato. So, if you’re in the area, look out for it!
CULTURE: EXHIBITION: The Sala Montcada exhibition space of Fundació La Caixa has been transformed into an apartment this month! The Swiss artist Zilla Leutenegger presents “Wishful Thinking” – a promising installation, which shows an apartment full of contradictions and ambivalences. The visitor can watch the fictitious life in this apartment on video and in a slide-show and thus the frontiers between dream and reality merge. From 29th January to 13th February in Sala Montcada at Carrer Montcada, 14. Open Tues-Sat 11am-3pm & 4- 8pm. Sundays 11am- 3pm
CULTURE:
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION IN GIRONA: With the title “TV-Wars”
the German artist Monika Anselment presents images of wars in
different countries as shown in TV news programmes between 1991 and
2004. The main theme is the visual effect of the images –
fireworks over a city, a colourful ball of light, a sunset, pillars
of smoke– and their consequent aesthetic appeal. The photos
show how the images were used as a spectacle and a demonstration of
force. More info on:
www.fundacioespais.com.
The exhibition runs from 4th February to 5th March. Mon-Sat 12
noon-2pm & 4.30 –8.30pm. Closed Sundays. Fee admisión.
Fundació espais d'art contemporani, Pou Rodó 7 –
9, 17004 Girona, Tel. 972 20 25 30.
FAMILIES: CONCERTS: In CaixaForum on12th February at 5.30 pm & 13th February at 12noon there will be performances of “ALEHOP! Gandini Juggling“. 4 British artists offer a visual spectacle with lights and music: 45 minutes of juggling for the eyes and ears. For children aged from 4. Tickets 3€. Further info on 902 22 30 40 or http://www.fundacio.lacaixa.es.
FAMILIES: MUSIC: Dagoll Dagom, the Catalan theatre group, is celebrating its 30th anniversary by staging a new version of its dramatic and hugely popular musical “Mar i Cel”. Based on a classic play by Angel Guimerá which shows piracy in the western Mediterranean in the 17th century, it is a plea for tolerance between two worlds, Christian and Muslim. The production opened in Teatre Victoria (Paral.lel 67) on 18th January for an indefinite run . Tickets available from the theatre box office(Tues-Sun, from 5pm) Tel. 93 329 9189 or through Servicaixa. Prices from 18€to 36€ (with a bonus of a fixed price of 15€ for under14’s for all performances).
CHILDREN: MUSEU MARITIM
The Museu Maritim in the Royal Shipyards (Drassanes) is celebrating its 75th anniversary with special exhibitions. In additon there is a Family Activity Les aventures del submari Naupeix every Sunday at 11.30 am and 1 pm. (until April). More info: www.museumaritimbarcelona.org or Tel 93 342 9920
Aula Gastronomica on 3rd floor of admin. building (Direcció) at Mercat de la Boqueria (Rambla 89). 2 groups : for 4-7 year olds 10-11.30am & for 8-12 year-olds 12noon-2pm. More info: Tel 616 97 68 93
Patacutxi in Restaurant Semproniana at Rosselló 148. 1.30-3.30pm. Info from Lola or Agustí on 93 453 18 20
Tel. 93 373 1647 www.englishandme.com
Mondays & Wednesdays 10am-12noon. For parents and children 0-5. Contact Tracey on 93 218 4946 or e-mail: parentsandtoddlersbcn@yahoo.co.uk
Newly set up. Contact: eskidsclub@yahoo.es
SATURDAY MUSIC & ARTS SCHOOL
Music and performing arts in English at American School of Barcelona in Esplugues.
Details: music@a-s-b.com
ENGLISH_LANGUAGE THEATRE GROUPS
New English Theatre Society. 4 productions a year. New members sought. Contact: Brian Tompkins on 93 896 0165
Sitges English Theatre Club Join us for playreadings, performances, quizzes etc. Contact: Maggie on 93 894 9352 or www.sitgesetc.com
SPORTING ACTIVITIES IN ENGLISH:
Barcelona International Cricket Club. Looking for players all abilities. Contact:605 562 047 or cricketinbarca@yahoo.com
Barcelona International Football League. 18 clubs. Contact Nick Simons on 93 218 6731 or mroberts@worldonline.es
Darts. Tuesday is Darts Night at Dubliner Irish Cultural Association at Ros de Olano 10 (Gracia) www.dubliner-bcn.com
Gaelic Football : Contact Stephen Barry at Irish Cultural Centre, Ros de Olano 10 (Gracia) www.dubliner-bcn.com
Golfers: Looking for people to go golfing with? Contact: golfbuddy@gmail.com
Scottish Country Dancing Every Mon. In catedral area 8.30-10.30pm. Tel. 93 268 3823 or racom@erasmas.net
WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH: To get tickets for a variety of activities, or just to get an idea of what’s on (sport, music, theatre etc) go to http://ww4.serviticket.com . There you can call up a calendar of events for a specific place. All events and venues (incl cinemas) appear in alphabetical order, so you can look up a concert and book the ticket straight away. You do still have to pick up the tickets however: either at the venue itself or through a ServiCaixa machine. For those who don’t like booking over the internet, there is also a phone number: 902 33 22 11, or you can go to the Servicaixa machines.