April 30, 2011

Dos de Mayo Fiestas en Madrid

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The Dos de Mayo fiesta is the celebration and commemoration of the day the resistance of the population of Madrid drove the French out,in 1808.It was a bloody affair but many Spaniards are very proud of this fact.If you are in Madrid this weekend,keep in mind that Monday is a holiday in Madrid so shops will be closed.Now back to fiestas all around Madrid for the celebration of el día del Dos de Mayo.Of course some of thee most interesting fiestas take place in the Plazas de Dos de Mayo all over Madrid.On the 1st of May, a day which also happens to be the International Worker´s Day,there will be all sorts of plays and acts from the 19th century. Various scenes of popular plays about the history of the date like ‘Trapos sucios en el lavadero’, ‘¡A la Fuente Mozas!’, (more…)

 

April 30, 2011

El Corte Ingles Discount for Tourists

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The other day when an Italian friend told me that El Corte Ingles was promoting a discount to foreigners I was quite curious,so yesterday I went to El Corte Ingles to investigate.I went right to the heart of the city centre,Sol,to inform myself.The promotion is held at the El Corte Ingles store whose first floor is a cosmetic and perfume section, not the store whose first floor is a CD and electronics store.The theme of the promotion is ¨Welcome Gift¨. A 10% Discount¨ and as the picture above indicates, it is meant for tourists.It works real simple:those interested need to go to the second floor´s Tourist´s Customer Office to collect the 10% vouchers.In order to collect the vouchers a passport or a driver´s licence is obligatory. (more…)

 

April 29, 2011

Free Cello Concert

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This Saturday April 30 at noon, Adolfo Gutiérrez Arenas, will be playing several of Bach’s suites as part of the Juan March Foundation’s Bach cycle. This cellist has participated in many European festivals, including the Schleswig Holstein Festival, Munich Hochschule, Bulgaria Hall, Holland Music Sessions, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Thy Music Festival (Denmark), Academie Ravel Festival (France), Auditorio Nacional (Madrid), Festival Internacional de Órgano de León, L’Auditori (Barcelona), Palau de la Música Catalana (Barcelona), Auditorio de Zaragoza, Palacio Euskalduna (Bilbao), Auditorio de Galicia (Santiago) and Auditorio Príncipe Felipe (Oviedo). (more…)

 

April 28, 2011

Thursday Percussion Jam Sessions

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This Thursday, April 28 at 22:30 you can participate free in a jam session. It will be a night when improvisation and percussion are the stars. Musicians of all sorts are joining this initiative. All that is needed to participate is to bring your own instrument and play along with the other musicians that get onstage- and enjoy the music! (more…)

 

April 26, 2011

Book Day and Night in Madrid

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This Wednesday, 27th of April, is book day in Madrid. Book day is celebrated usually on the 23rd of April. This date happens to also coincide with the birthdays of two of the greatest writers of all time, William Shakespeare and Cervantes. In fact The International Book Day is celebrated in their honour. This year it was not celebrated on the 23rd as usual because the date fell on Easter Week. (more…)

 

April 25, 2011

Head to the Príncipe Pio Book Fair for Great Deals

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The Principe Pio shopping center will host its  seventh annual book fair – VII Feria del Libro – everyday until the 3rd of May. The book fair offers something for everyone, whether you want to brush up on your Harry Potter knowledge before the final film, improve your Spanish, find out more about the Civil War or grab a great antique souvenir. Take your time with your current read and visit the fair on the 27th of April when all books are 10 percent off.

 

April 24, 2011

Expo of Dragons of Barcelona in Madrid

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Barcelona is in the news again this April, not for sporting reasons, but for cultural. This is an exposition highlighting the dragon sculptures all over building in Barcelona. These dragons are represented in stone, iron, wood, and mosaics. There are about 400 dragons which have been restored by photographer Josep Martínez. This is happening at Centre Cultural Blanquerna (Alcalá, 44. Metro: Banco de España L2).The centre is open on Mondays to Fridays from 10:30 to 21:30 h. Saturdays from 10:30 till 20:30 h. The exposition ends on the 3rd of May.

 

April 22, 2011

Weekend Processions in Madrid

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The following processions take place from today till Sunday,provided it does not rain.Find a procession route to attend by looking at the list below.Today in Madrid there will be 5 processions,then 2 tomorrow,then 1 on Sunday.

Church:  Santísimo Cristo de los Alabarderos
Friday  22 April  – 19:00h
Starts here: Iglesia Catedral Castrense
Address: Calle Sacramento, 11

Church:  Procesión del Silencio
Friday  22 April  – 19:00h
Starts here: Iglesia del Santísimo Cristo de la Fe
Address: Calle Atocha, 87 bis

Church:  El Divino Cautivo
Friday  22 April  – 19:30h
Starts here: Colegio Calasancio de los PP Escolapios
Address: Calle General Díaz Porlier, 58 (more…)

 

April 20, 2011

Events Ending on the 20th of April

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The first exposition to check out is around the coming wedding around the corner of Prince William and Kate Middleton, who is considered to be the International Bride of the Year 2011.For this event 30 Spanish bridal designers and other general fashion designers have proposed the ideal wedding gown including shoes, tiaras, veils etc. The designers involved are Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Miguel Palacio, Victorio & Lucchino, amongst others. (more…)

 

April 19, 2011

Easter Week Processions in Madrid

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There will be various Easter Week concerts all around Madrid.Here follows the list:

Church:  Nuestro padre Jesús de La Salud “Los Gitanos”
Wednesday  20 April  – 21:30h
Starts here: Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen y San Luis
Address: Calle Carmen, 10

Church:  Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno “el Pobre” y María Santísima del Dulce Nombre
Thursday  21 April  – 19:00h
Starts here: Iglesia de San Pedro
Address: Calle Nuncio, 14

Church:  El Divino Cautivo
Thursday  21 April  – 19:00h
Starts here: Colegio Calasancio de los PP Escolapios
Address: Calle General Díaz Porlier, 58

Church:  Nuestro Padre Jesús del Gran Poder y María Santísima de la Esperanza Macarena
Thursday  21 April  – 20:00h
Starts here: Real Colegiata de San Isidro
Address: Calle Toledo, 37 (more…)

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