In my new life as retiree my blog is my biggest entertainement and before anything else, I like to thank everyone of my readers and followers to stay with me over the years since November 26 2010 !!! Thank you !!! Especially my first likes from former travel forum friend Jeannette I decided to trim some of my older posts in my series Some news from Spain and condense them as not to lose the most important parts, me think, of them, Therefore, this is my new work, the condense news of my dear Spain, Hope you enjoy it as I.
Some news from Spain LXXV March 7, 2019
The Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum opens on Monday March a retrospective exhibition by the French artist Balthasar Klossowski , known as Balthus, jointly organized with the Fondation Beyeler in Riehen/Basel and the support of the family of the painter, as reported by the museum. Balthus, considered one of the great masters of Art of the 20C, is one of the most unique painters of his time. His work, diverse and ambiguous and so admired as rejected, followed a path virtually contrary to the development of the avant-garde, with a personal and unique figurative style, away from any label.
The magician Pop (Mago Pop), Antonio Díaz, has announced the purchase of the Teatro Victòria of Barcelona, a management that will be formalized from June, when the theater season ends. It has revealed that the theater’s infrastructure will not undergo significant changes, although some aesthetics. In fact, Diaz does not want a theater only of magic, but of great multi-generic spectacles, provided that the offer of Barcelona as a reference . As for the programming, the musical theater will continue to be protagonist in the Teatro Victòria in the month of September. His first season with the show ‘ Nothing is Impossible ‘, currently at the Teatro Rialto in Madrid and will make the jump to Broadway soon. Considered the most blockbuster European illusionist of the World by Forbes Magazine, the Magician Pop was found on the scene in 2013 on Discovery Channel, and was the first illusionist to have a television program that led him to be known in 150 countries.
Thursdays is a Rastro(flea market) trail that every week is located on Calle Ferias in Sevilla. Among the many antiques that are exposed there, it is easy to find records and cassettes. Some of them,you have to look well, as one can imagine are genuine jewels. That place and those found treasures are the starting point for the new work of the Huelva singer Rocío Márquez ( a good one of the genre). Marquez has become one of the indisputable figures of the Jondo contemporary art, understanding flamenco as a vehicle of communication between different sounds and genres. Her polyhedral vision is again evident in her sixth album, a kind of back to the roots in which she accompanies the guitar of Canito and the percussions of Agustín Diassera. The three recover pieces popularized by artists as different as Bambino, Turronero, El Cabrero, Pepe Marchena, Bambino, Concha Piquer, José Menese and Paco Ibáñez and take them to their terrain, prioritizing this time the most primary emotion on sound recesses. Rocío’s voice shines with her usual finesse, administering strength and subtlety, Jondura and class. As bonus track, a duet with Kiko Veneno in which they play the immortal Aceituneros of Jaén, by Miguel Hernández. Rocío Márquez transcends labels to certify that she is one of the great artistic personalities of our country. “Rocio Màrquez Visto en el Jueves” (seen on Thursday).
This is past event but worth mentioning me think. The 5th edition of the Salon de Vinos Radicales ( radical wines). They are labels of small vine growers, limited productions, very personal and sometimes product of heroic viticulture, of very old vineyards, and both the wines and their authors respond perfectly to the radical model, authentic people and passionate, risky, with a touch of madness. The meeting took place in the lower floor of the COAM , the official College of Architects of Madrid. It was 34 the wineries that participated this year in the Salon de Vinos Radicales, including three French, from the Southwest (Jurançon, Cahors and Madiran) as guests.
For info, Spanish wine exports closed 2018 with growth in value (+ 2%) and volume drop (-14%), increasing the average price by 18%. They were sold 1.986 billion of liters worth of 2,9 billion euros, at an average price in euro of 1.47/liter (about 5,5 US gallon). The turnover reached a record number in 2018, according to the Observatorio Espanol del Mercado de Vinos( OEMV) or Spanish observatory of the Wine Market. By markets, the UK is the main customer in both value and volume. Among the main customers, only increase their purchases of Spanish packaging in value and volume, Canada and Mexico. The other main markets are France, Germany, Portugal and Italy.
It was 15 years ago that El Paraguas opened its doors in the Calle Jorge Juan that was not even said much about the Golden Mile, but the restaurant of Brazilian chef Sandro Silva and his wife Asturian Marta Seco had a brilliant success and clamped much the concept. The couple did not stop on the road and, with Ten with ten, Amàzonico and Ultramarinos Quintin, built a multi-million dollar empire. As a complement, a very professional and attentive service, and a winery rich in these Riojas and Riberas that so many customers from Madrid consume with enthusiasm without even looking at other sources, but also contains small treasures like that Grans Muralles de Torres we had a while back, and that is one of our best Mediterranean wines, full of sunshine but also of finesse and lightness, without alcoholic heaviness. Love it,See it ,taste it ,enjoy it at Calle Jorge Juan, 16 ;closest Metro Serrano or Velazquez of Line 4.
A tour of the Prado Museum to discover the works of art that among its elements include some of the most recognized products of the Spanish pantry. Gastronomy and art or Art and gastronomy. Some portraits to see that were of interest to me are Los Pedroches (DOP), “Bodegón con chorizos, jamón y recipientes”, of Luis Egido Meléndez (1772), Mahón-Menorca (DOP) “Bodegón con plato de cerezas, ciruelas, jarra y queso”, of Luis Egido Meléndez (1760), “Plátano de Canarias” (IGP) of Luis Egido Meléndez (1760) ;”Frutas”, of Adela Ginés y Ortiz (1910), Queso Manchego (DOP) “Interior de la cocina de una posada del pueblo manchego de Maqueda”, of Cecilio Pizarro y Librado (1876), “Una de mesa embolsada del Vinalopó (DOP)” Bodegón con cuatro racimos de uvas”, of Juan Fernández “el Labrador” (around 1636), the previous painting showcase the only grape that grows protected “najo” (a paper bag), which carefully caresses and keeps all the grains of the bunch. And many more!
Some news from Spain LXXXIII August 8, 2019
The terraces of the Edificio Nouvel building of the Reina Sofía Museumhost this summer a film cycle that this year is dedicated to ways of thinking and feeling the city from the neighborhoods. Recovering a popular and transversal cinema, which also includes great milestones of fiction, recent documentaries or historical authors of the cinema. Neighborhood lives, Cinema and the right to the city seeks to think about neighborhood lives and how they produce, resist and reinvent urban space. August 16 and 17 – La vida en los márgenes , August 24 and 25 – Distopías urbanas, August 30 and 31 – Fiesta y diferencia. Resistencias lúdicas. At the museum in Calle Santa Isabel, 52 Terrazas Edificio Nouvel. Metro Estación del Arte (old name Atocha) line 1 , Lavapiés line 3 .
The Golden Age is a recurring time for many festivals in Spain, and how could it be less, this summer in Madrid will once again enjoy the Fiesta Corral Cervantes, an event with fun-festive activities suitable for all public. This is already the third edition of this festival of classical theater in the heart of the city, and will feature an extension of the 42nd International Festival of Classical Theater of Almagro. Among the wide theatrical offer that you will find, there are popular works such as El buscón de Francisco de Quevedo, El Perro del Hortelano and La dama boba de Lope de Vega, The medical love of Tirso de Molina, The wise women of Molière, or El lazarillo de Tormes accompanied by flamenco guitar that return after the success of the second edition of the Festival. The dance will also be present in the Saturday night sessions with the show Cervantes dances, while the nights of Thursdays and Fridays are reserved for music with the Golden Music cycle at the Corral. Also, on Friday and Saturday mornings Teatro Corral Cervantes will host the proposals of the different formations that work in the Retiro neighborhood. At Calle Claudio Moyano, s / n. nearest Metro Atocha Renfe and Estacion del Arte (old Atocha) line 1.
The Patio Sur(south patio) of the Conde Duquebuilding recovers its traditional cycle of outdoor summer cinema with an extensive program of films designed for all audiences. Both lovers of the original version to families with children will have an appointment to spend the summer in the city. Program highlights; Monday, August 12: Qué he hecho yo para merecer esto ; Tuesday August 13: Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios; Wednesday August 14 La ley del deseo ; Thursday August 15 : Todo sobre mi madre; Friday August 16 : SING-ALONG® The Rocky Horror Picture Show; Saturday August 17 : SING-ALONG® La llamada; Monday August 19 : La favorita (V.O.S.); Tuesday August 20: Metrópolis; Wednesday August 21: Cómo entrenar a tu dragón 3; Thursday August 22: Fahrenheit 11/9; Friday August 23: Yesterday ;Saturday August 24 : SING-ALONG® Lo mejor del pop español; Monday August 26 : El cuento de las comadrejas; Tuesday August 27 El ángel; Wednesday August 28 : Mi vecino Totoro; Thursday August 29 Un día más con vida; Friday August 30 : Mula; and Saturday August 31 : SING-ALONG® Lo mejor del pop español. All this at Calle Conde Duque, 11.metro Noviciado lines 2, 3 and 10 , Plaza de España line 2, 3 and 10, San Bernardo lines 2 and 4, Ventura Rodríguez line 3.
For the sixth consecutive year, the CentroCentro Galeria de Cristal(crystal gallery) once again hosts one of the most anticipated cinematographic, leisure and art offers of the season, with the best national and international cinema, great classics, recent premieres, accompanied by a great gastronomic variety and a program of activities that will complement the projections. The tribute that is paid to the mythical Hollywood studio 20th Century Fox, in August and September you can see the following titles: Two on the road, All that jazz, The Young Frankenstein, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Glass Jungle, Eduardo Manostijeras, The Fight Club and Moulin Rouge! Other essential classic titles, belonging to the Sunday Classics, will be: To be or not to be, The Twilight of the Gods, Singing in the rain, With skirts and the crazy, and Breakfast with diamonds. This at Calle de Montalbán, 1. Metron Banco de Espana line 2 .
With the arrival of summer the Outdoor Film Festival, FESCINAL, returns to the city in its 35th edition with a selection of films of all genres and for all types of audiences. Every day, two to four films will be screened between the two screens that make up the double program, being able to choose the film that most appeals and in continuous session. You can enjoy and laugh with classics like El Gordo and El Flaco; dance with West Side Story; being a boy or girl once again with The Lion King, Dumbo, The Lego movie 2 or Aladdin; practice languages with the VOS (original subtitled version) of Sunset, The sisters brothers, Au bout des doigts or Werk onhe author; dream of the X-Men super powers: Dark Phoenix or Captain Marvel; or give it all with the music of Bohemian Rhapsody. All this at Avenida de Valladolid, 4 in the Parque de la Bombilla; Metro Principe Pio lines 6, 10 and Radial and I’ll be with bus 46!!!
I have previously told this but it will continue in August 2019 as all year celebration. The Prado National Museumcelebrates its Bicentennial in 2019 and to commemorate it, throughout the year, a special program has been planned that hosts numerous exhibitions and activities related to the museum. A celebration where you will travel and reflect on your history but with your eyes on the future. The presentation: Prado Museum 1819-2019. A place of memory (Nov 19, 2018 – Mar 10, 2019). A chronological tour, articulated in eight stages, by the history of the museum with the evolution of the institution and how it has been a reflection of the historical evolution of Spain. You know it Paseo del Prado, s / n.Metro Banco de Espana line 2 or Estacion del Arte line 1 (old Atocha).
On October 17, 1919, a pioneer means of transport was inaugurated in Madrid, such as the Metro! Now 100 years later, with 294 km of network and about to inaugurate its station number 302, the metro has become the fastest, most economical and sustainable way to get around the city, with 626 million travelers a year. Multiple exhibitions such as Historic Trains, and various activities such as the Centennial Race, make up the proposals that Metro carries out for this year of celebration.
The Community of Madrid commemorates the Year Lorca 2019, dedicated to the universal poet, in the centenary of his arrival in Madrid. Great news will see Federico Garcia Lorca to me the best poet of Spain. A year of art and culture dedicated to the memory of the poet fromGranada. There will be numerous conferences, plays, concerts, exhibitions and various cultural activities around the figure of Lorca and this past century. The Sabatini Auditorium, the Spanish Theater, the Historical Auditorium of the Complutense University, the Student Residence, the Royal Post Office and the Theaters of the Canal will witness this International Congress.
Something unique in Royal countries and my Spain is one gladly. Every Wednesday and Saturday 10-12h you can enjoy at the Puerta del Principe (Prince’s Gate) of the Palacio Real(royal palace) the changing of the guard of the Royal Guard. Free entrance. Again the king does not live here and it is not his property, belonging to the national monument heritage of Spain. The palace sentries two on foot and two on horseback dressed in gala uniforms – blue, white and red – similar to those used by the Spanish army in the time of king Alfonso XIII, perform a relay every 30 minutes, accompanied by an orphan (piccolo of very acute tone used in the military bands) and a drum that interprets military marches, following the orders and regulatory voices. In addition, every 10 minutes and not coinciding with the relay of the sentinels on foot, the sentinels on horseback move in front of the façade of the palace. You know it a Calle Bailén, s / n Metro Opera lines 2,5 and radial, Plaza de España lines 2,3 and 10.
Claiming culture in every corner of the city, the vitality of public spaces and the possibility that all citizens can participate in the summer cultural events. Veranos de la Villa, (summers in the city) the summer festival organized by the Madrid City Council, picks up the essence of its three previous summers and presents a new and extensive edition that will expand numerous cultural proposals throughout the city until next September 1. The program offers in 2019, 41 artistic events in 35 different spaces and includes music, dance, theater, circus, zarzuela, cabaret, performance, cinema, astronomy, fashion, fireworks and urban sports, including the hybrids and crosses from which it is enriched The current creation. 90% free access, only 10% of activities are paid but with a maximum price of 15 euros.
Something unique to finish and very Spanish. An exhibition that links the creation of Cristóbal Balenciaga, the most admired and influential Spanish fashion designer of all time, with the tradition of Spanish painting between the 16C and 20C.Thyssen Museum, Paseo del Prado, 8. Metro Banco de Espana line 2.
There you go folks, a big task but a work of love to keep the best, me think of these wonderful older posts over the years, These are what I think worth keeping of my older Some news from Spain series, and I thank you, Again, hope you enjoy this post as I
And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!
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