Local Farmer’s Market “Made in Madrid” with Free Tastings

Carmen — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 06:00:58 +0000

Under the slogan Madrid Cultivates & Produces, the Agrarian Chamber of the Community of Madrid, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning, has launched the initiative "Market Day" since June 2011 in order to create a meeting point for locals to view the ample products from Madrid & for consumers to purchase directly from the producer with no intermediaries. You will find everything here - fruits, vegetables, legumes, olive oil, cheese, meat, wine, bread...100% Made in Madrid. The best part: at the entrance, purchase a wine glass for 1€ yours to keep and go around tasting all the wines provided by local wineries! Not to mention also tastings of local cheeses, olive oils and bread, mmm! :) When: Saturday, April 6th from 10am - 3pm. Where: La Cámara Agraria on Pº de la Puerta del Ángel, 4. Metro Lago (L10) or Puerta del Ángel (L6). Free entry.

Free Classical Concerts Every Sunday

Carmen — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:00:56 +0000

The Fundación Canal has been hosting a series of free classical concerts on every last Sunday of the month that will continue until June 2013. This month's concert will be this Sunday, March 24th @ 7:30pm. These concerts are well attended so be sure to arrive at most one hour ahead to find seating. Located on Calle Mateo Inurria, 2 (metro: Plaza de Castilla) Click here for a complete schedule of these free classical music concerts

10€ discount at Foster’s Hollywood

Carmen — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:15:51 +0000

Until March 31st, get 10€ off every 30€ spent at Foster's Hollywood when presenting this coupon. Check nearest restaurant on what time the coupon is valid, whether lunch and/or dinner, weekdays and/or weekends. Not valid with other offers, promotions, take away or delivery. Also not valid on national holidays, local or the Community, or the day before. Essential to inform the waiter of the promotion before ordering. Free refills on fountain drinks included.

Introduction to Fencing

Carmen — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:25:37 +0000

The art of fencing is the only Olympic sport of Spanish origin. Learn this unique sport and enjoy the modalities it offers. Just come wearing comfortable sports clothes & shoes. When: Every Friday until the end of June 2013 from 19:30 to 21:00 Where: National Training Center of the Royal Spanish Federation of Fencing (Calle de Ordoñez,

Choosing where to stay on holiday in Spain

Sarah — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:59:00 +0000

Summer holidays in Spain are a big attraction to many in Europe and abroad. First consideration to make is where: the mountains, the beach or the city. If you choose to go mountaineering then go north. Regions like Asturias and of course Galicia offer mild and even breezy climates in summer to contrast the scorching and dry Spanish summer heat at most coastal destinations as well as inland. The climate in the north of Spain is ideal for outdoors sports and family excursions like hiking. In choosing a place to stay, rental villas are ideal for activity filled holidays as well as family or group holidays. Now considering holiday takers looking for a sunny Spain: there are beautiful beaches all over Spain and the choice of a beach holiday, depends on accommodation availability and duration of the holidays. It is also true that some beach destinations are more popular with certain European visitors than others, for example Benidorm is popular destination with the so called guirris referring to Germans and British. While, an island like, Palma de Mallorca is more spread out with French citizens mainly found in Puerto Pollenza and Germans in Arenal. This information is usually helpful, to choose accommodation because the shops and commercial zones usually offer services akin to the groups which stay there. It is useful to remember to choose the right season to take a holiday for the corresponding accommodation. For instance, more and more Spanish people prefer to take their summer holidays right at the end of summer when people return to work to avoid crowds and tourists. Lastly, lets evaluate the option of a city holiday in Spain. This applies to inland cities like Madrid and other inland towns like Segovia or Salamanca. Taking holidays in the cities during July and August in cities is not advisable. The heat is simply unbearable. However, this option can be attractive for partyers who have many exterior entertaining alternatives. Now back to accommodation choices, this depends on the profile of each holidayer. A family with small children can opt for rural homes or villa renting, while young people as well retirees mainly find hotels or hostels more convenient and practical. As people´s tastes and accommodation needs evolve, more and more people choose accommodation that affords them independence from institutionalized accommodations like hotels and hostels to choose the flexibility and intimacy of holiday homes and villas.

Canadian High School Choir Ensemble

Carmen — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:00:29 +0000

Magee Secondary School Chamber Choir from Vancouver, Canada is coming to Spain to travel and perform, complete with a jazz, wind & string ensemble. They will be performing on Friday, March 22 @ 7pm in the Centro Cultural Carril Del Conde (on Carril del Conde 57, metro: Arturo Soria). Free.

Free Yoga Class in Retiro Park this Saturday Morning

Carmen — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:00:37 +0000

Awaken your body and mind with a free yoga class this Saturday, March 16th @ 11am followed by breakfast with fellow yogis! Bring a mat or towel and something to eat or drink to share at breakfast with everyone! Location: Enter through Puerta del Ángel Caído park entrance in front of "Cuesta de Moyano" walk about a block and the site is to the right next to some almond trees. See purple pinpoint below:

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Solidarity Sale: items @ 5€!

Carmen — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 06:00:16 +0000

The holiday sales have ended but now shopoholics already have another excuse to go shopping without feeling guilty this time: the NGO Grupo 2013 and the Spanish clothing shop Blanco have teamed up again to organize a charity outlet, where you can buy a lot of their clothes and accessories for the unbelievable price of 5 euros. All proceeds will go to Grupo 2013, an NGO dedicated to promoting education in developing countries and improving education in Spain. When: Monday-Saturday from 2pm-9pm & Sundays from 2pm-6pm until March 23rd Where: Calle de Covarrubias 7 (metro Alonso Martinez)

Comedy in English

Sheila — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:40:18 +0000

JaJaHa Has a great lineup for this Thursday, March 14 at 9:00 p.m. at Beer Station (Cuesta de Santo Domingo 22, metros: Santo Domingo/Ópera/Callao). Miky McPhantom, Archie Bezos, Jerry Adam, and Pilar de Francisco will be doing standup, and special guest Gerald B Fillmore will be taking part in the improv. Tickets cost €5 with reservation from www.freshlycomedy.com and €10 at the door.

The Good Life Market

Carmen — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:00:14 +0000

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="512"] Photo by: Rosapolis (Flickr)[/caption] Do we know what we eat? Do we think what we buy? Just when we thought all was lost and that tomatoes would never taste like a tomato, a revolution has occurred in markets: multiple organic food stores and emerging trends such as craft beer or homemade bread. More and more people become conscious consumers. Mercado La Buena Vida is an innovative initiative that was created to highlight and promote conscious food and open spaces where consumers and producers can meet. They support the use of proximity, organic farming and craft production. On 9 and 10 March Mercado La Buena Vida will celebrate their second edition. Following the success of the first edition, which was attended by over 5,000 people, Mercado La Buena Vida will become the first space of its kind in recurring capital and repeat the first weekend of each month. In this new edition, the market expands its product offering with chocolates, wine and the chance to take home prepared dishes. Among the products that are offered in the market: artisan cheeses, bread with designation of origin, organic fruit and vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, canned vegetables or the increasingly popular craft beer. There will also be a tasting area where you can enjoy tapas, juices, desserts and beverages offered by shopkeepers or even stop for breakfast, lunch or dinner in the market. Live Music on Saturday night headed by a musical ensemble formed by entrepreneurs HUB Madrid. When: Saturday March 9 from 10:00 to 24:00 & Sunday March 10th from 10:00 to 20:00. Where: The Hub Madrid (Calle del Governador, 26. Behind Caixa Forum. Metro: Atocha L1) Free Entry. Facebook Event here.

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