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Thursday, July 22, 2010

The Gandia International Music Festival - August 2010

The town of Gandía, in Valencia, is laying on a wide range of cultural events to mark the anniversary of the first saint to come from one of the most important families in Valencia’s history, the patron saint of the city, and Chief Minister of Emperor Charles V of Spain.

Visitors can enjoy a whole host of activities all year round on the occasion of this important event. Highlights of the musical programme include “Polisònic: Gandía International Music Festival”, a concert by the Orfeó Borja choir, the concert entitled Visitatio Sepulchri en Jazz by the Big Band Centenari and “La Mar de Músiques” (sea of music) festival. Street theatre, art and philatelic exhibitions, gastronomic events and a literary week are just a few of the options on offer in this programme.

THE POLISÒNIC (Gandia’s International Music Festival), is one of the most important cultural events in the city of Gandia and one of the most prestigious music festivals throughout the Valencian Community.

On Tuesday 3rd August, 14 international music groups will meet in the splendid garden of the Casa de Cultura de Gandia, to offer a compelling display of different musical styles: blues, jazz, flamenco, Cuban music, African and Irish.

Admission will be free.


Polisónic XX International Music Festival Gandia
3rd to 20th August: GARDEN OF the Casa De Cultura Marques De Gonzalez De Quiros

Free Admission: Concerts at 22.30

TUESDAY 3RD: Krokodillos
Fun to the rhythm of New Orleans. Originally from St. Petersburg, Krokodillos is formed by musicians from England, Japan, Australia and Russia. These five virtuosos interpret the energetic music of New Orleans in the 20s, with its own style full of swing and an enjoyable show. Krokodillos gigs are always a guarantee of entertainment and happiness, thanks to their rhythmic, positive and contagious music.

Mikha Violin (banjo, vocals), Julian Aymí (clarinet), Jay Wallis (trumpet), Chiaki Mawatari (tuba), Martí Elias (washboard)

www.myspace.com/loskrokodillos

WEDNESDAY 4TH: RED HOUSE and LOU MARINI
The most powerful rhythm and blues. American saxophonist Lou Marini is known as one of the founding members of The Blues Brothers Band. He has recorded albums with Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder and Frank Zappa among others, and has played with bands like The Rolling Stones and Aerosmith.

Red House is the result of long experience and friendship between Francisco Simon and Jeff Espinoza, giving as result an excellent rhythm & blues band and, for many years, musically accompanied the TV show ‘Caiga quien caiga’.

Jeff Espinoza (guitar, vocals); Francisco Simón (guitar); Manuel Bagüés (bass); Carlos Sánchez (drums); Lou Marini (sax; vocals).

www.redhouse.fm

www.myspace.com/loumarinijr


THURSDAY 5TH : Äl Jawala
Balkan music: The proposal prepared by the German group Äl Jawala is a fusion of traditional Balkan music and rhythms of urban culture. Oriental music combined with funky and traditional melodies with festive, effervescent and danceable rhythms. Winners in 2007 of the first prize in the German-Créole Awards dedicated to ethnic music, Äl Jawala now presents its new album entitled ‘Asphalt Pirate Radio’.

Daniel Pellegrini (drums, didgeridoo, piano); Markus Schumacher (percussion); Daniel Verdier (bass); Krischan Lukanow (sax); Steffi Schimmer (sax)

www.jawala.de


FRIDAY 6TH: The Art Tango Ensemble
The sensuality of tango. The Art Tango Ensemble is formed by international soloists seduced by the musical language of Gardel and Piazzolla. The show presented, entitled Pasión Carnal, arises from the concern of the prestigious violinist Joaquin Palomares and Argentine maestro Orlando di Bello, managing to merge the classic concept with tango arrabalero. A show that will, in addition, benefit from the participation of Matías and Magda, subchampion dance partner of the world.

Joaquín Palomares (violín, director); Katalin Petrik (violin); Herwig Coryn (cello); Serafín Rubens (bass); Orlando di Bello (bandoneon); Michel Wagemans (piano); Matías i Magda (dancers)

www.pal-music.com/sitio/tango


SATURDAY 7TH: Oncle Strongle
Garage Swing: Formed in 2003, the French Oncle Strongle are, by definition and by vocation, a live band. With a 1930-ish look, the Strongle are able to play a funny movie on stage, with a style of an undeniable musical personality, which combines mambo; Eastern europe music or Rock'n 'Roll; adapting classic and jazz standards; and always with the presence of the contagious rhythm of swing.

Nicolas Vezzoni (trumpet, vocals); Benjamin Vezzoni (sax, vocals); Gilles Stroch (clarinet, sax); Sebastien Tournie (banjo, guitar, vocals); Guillaume Gendre (double bass); Loris Pertoldi (drums).

www.myspace.com/onclestrongle


TUESDAY 10TH: Jerez-Texas
On the frontiers of flamenco: Jerez-Texas’s offer is not easy to classify. Flamenco, jazz and classical music are, in essence, the three pillars on which rests the style of Jerez-Texas and in these are always present Mediterranean musical aromas. ‘Sun’ is the title of his latest album and where better to demonstrate the creative universe and the acoustic textures of a group that has performed more than 400 concerts worldwide.

Matthieu Saglio (cello); Ricardo Esteve (flamenco guitar); David Pastor (trumpet); Jesús Gimeno (drums, percussion); Isabel Julve (vocals, dance).
www.jereztexas.com




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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Vuelta a España 2010

In 2010, the Vuelta a España will be celebrating its 75h Anniversary.

Over these past 75 years, the world and cycling have changed a great deal. That first edition held 75 years ago had 14 stages, almost all of which were over 250 kms long. What is to be the 75th “Platinum” edition will have 21 stages averaging 170 kms. A considerable difference aimed at being a spectacular event with shorter stages and fast-paced dashes to the finish line.

And the show will be getting off to a start in Seville, against the backdrop of the La Maestranza Bullring. On August 28th, a Vuelta as none ever before will be getting under way. A night-time team time trial through Seville’s most emblematic areas will be welcoming racers, sponsors, technical personnel and numerous spectators gathering to once again follow this excitingly vibrant events of three-week Spanish race.

Six summit finishes, two of which are newcomers to La Vuelta, will be crowding fans along the shoulders of the roads to greet the passing peloton. Xorret del Catí, where Alejandro Valverde earned himself the yellow jersey last year, Andorra’s Pal Pass, Peña Cabarga, which will be on the course for the second time, and Lagos de Covadonga will all be providing the enjoyment of great finishes just as in the past. The new finishing points in Cotobello in Asturias and the “Bola del Mundo” in Madrid, will be joining in with these icons to make the history of La Vuelta a España even greater yet.

Other heart-stopping finishes will be at the finish in Malaga with its Gibralfaro Castle, in Murcia with the Cresta del Gallo a few short kilometers from the finish line, Vilanova i la Geltrú in Catalunya with the new Rat Penat climb. All of these finishes, in conjunction with the 46-kilometer time trial in the homeland of the Ribera del Duero wineries will be shaping a Vuelta which – if last year’s edition amazed us – promises not to leave anyone indifferent.

The 75th Anniversary Edition of La Vuelta a España will be reminding us of our past, will be showing us a course heretofore unseen for the most part and will be giving rise to the wonderful days of racing that we still as yet have to enjoy decked out in red.

Stages in Communidad Valencia


7 Murcia – Orihuela
Friday September 3rd
170,0 kms.

We leave Murcia, a locality with a great deal of experience in La Vuelta, for Orihuela, hosting the stage finish for the first time in La Vuelta. The Orihuela stage will comprise part of the many events which will be held in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Miguel Hernández. The first week of the race winds up with a day which would theoretically seem well-suited to sprinters, as it has only one cat 3 climb at km. 112, known as the “Alto de Hondón de los Frailes.

This stage starts in Murcia, and ends in Orihuela, via Jacarilla, Algorfa, Rojales, Catral, Albatera, Hondon de las Neives, Aspes, Crevillente.

see the map at http://www.lavuelta.com/10/ingles/recorrido/etapa7.html

8
Villena - Xorret del Catí
Saturday September 4th
188,8 kms.

We arrive at the mountain in Alicante where Alejandro Valverde took the lead to then finally win the race. Travelling from newcomer Villena to Xorret del Catí on La Vuelta’s fifth visit to this summit finish line. The last four were a magnificent spectacle on the part of the racers. Five mountain passes mark the course leading up to the final climb: A cat 3, the Onil Pass, which made a name for itself in 2009, and three cat 2 climbs, the famous Tudons, Carrasqueta and Torremanzanas Passes.

A leg-breaking stage with a grueling course assuring a spectacular day, and goes through Biar, Onil, Alcoy, Concentaina, Benilloba.

9
Calpe - Alcoy
Sunday September 5th
187,0 kms.

Second stage of this mountain duo in the Autonomous Community of Valencia, totaling 187 kilometers with six mountain passes: two cat 3 and four cat 2 climbs. All well-known in the peloton, guaranteeing a real event in the stage with the most mountain passes in the entire 2010 Vuelta.

Calpe, which had not hosted a stage start since 1973, will be doing so this time with all eyes on the stage ending in Alcoy that may be reconfirming the changes that Corret del Catí leaves us in the general classification.

This stage starts in Calpe, and ends in Alcoy, via Moraira, Benitachelle, Javea, Denia, Ondara, Pedreguer, Llosa de Camarcho, Alcalali.

See the route map
http://www.lavuelta.com/10/ingles/recorrido/etapa9.html

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Ondara Cinema / Portal De La Marina - Costa Blanca

Ondara Cinema / Portal De La Marina - Costa Blanca Spain

Located just outside Ondara, is the Portal De La Marina Commercial Centre.

The centre has plenty of shops and also a cinema which also shows films in their original language - i.e. mainly English. This is done by the use of headphones, you have to make a 20 euro refundable deposit for the hire of the headphones, and some people has reported that you leave a document like your driving license or Residencia as security.

Portal De La Marina is in a prime location as far as communication is concerned. The centre enjoys direct accesses from all the roadways surrounding it, making for an uncomplicated and straight drive to arrive at the complex. Highway AP-7 Ondara-Denia-Jávea, exit 62 N332, Exit to Ondara. Avda. Costa Blanca, 1 03760 Ondara (Alicante)


Cinemas in the Costa Blanca - Ondara

There are many cinemas on the Costa Blanca, and many of them show English-language films with Spanish subtitles.

These films are listed as VO (versión original), VOS (versión original subtitulada) or lingua originale films.

So if you want to watch a film in English, look for "VO" or "VOS" beside the listing.

Some cinemas advertising VO films show the film in Spanish but transmit the original version language soundtrack via headphones. This is done by the use of headphones, you have to make a 20 euro refundable deposit for the hire of the headphones, and some people has reported that you leave a document like your driving license or Residencia as security.

ONDARA
IMF Ondara
Centro Comercial Portal de La Marina · Ondara
Telf: 96 647 74 64

Films currently showing at the IMF Cinema at La Portal Marina Ondara



More Cinemas in the Costa Blanca - many show films and movies in English

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Friday, July 9, 2010

Port Aventura Theme Park Salou - Kids go Free Offer Discount Tickets

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Take an adventure of a lifetime at PortAventura theme park near Salou on the beautiful Costa Daurada in Spain.

Our tickets give you the ultimate deal, as you discover award winning rides, attractions, shows and much more.

Within Port Aventura you can travel over 70mph through 8 loops on Dragon Khan, be the first to finish the double tracked wooden rollercoaster on Stampida or board the Seafari 7 and explore what lives on the Polynesian seabed on Sea Odyssey.

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Top Attractions
Rides

With an adventure a minute PortAventura offers award winning rides in the Mediterranean sun, allowing you to tackle thrilling challenges in 5 exotic lands. Every land provides a new journey and caters for everyone from adrenaline seekers to the tiniest of tots.

The Park

Enter the park and take in the charm of Mediterrania, this quaint little village is full of shops and restaurants all facing the picturesque lake, but all the peace can soon turn into mayhem when the Furious Baco is realised, go from 0 to 135km/h in 3 seconds on this chaotic ride.

The biggest land in the park is The Far West with a Wild West setting you can journey through the uphills, downhills and sharp bends on the Silver River Flume or go and see the NEW – Big Small Show, where puppets perform unbelievable magic.

The land of Mexico is a tribute to the country’s ancient Mayan and Aztec cultures. One of the most thrilling attractions is the Hurakan Condor as you are launched 100 metres up and rapidly dropped down. If that sounds too terrifying settle down at the Ritmos de America and enjoy the spectacular show of exotic dances.

In the tropical paradise of Polynesia enjoy the Aves del Paraiso show as birds from around the world fill the stage, this fantastic show is sure to charm and amaze. If that isn’t enough excitement in the land of China you can visit the old alchemist’s lab at Bubblebou, enter a surprising world of bubbles, as a wonderful artist creates colourful bubbles in endless forms and shapes.


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Friday, July 2, 2010

Aqualandia and Terra Natura Discount Tickets

Here are a few links for some Discount tickets for two Benidorm attractions.



Aqualandia Benidorm Discount Tickets


Terra Natura Benidorm Discount Tickets


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Thursday, July 1, 2010

Oliva Moors & Christians Fiesta July 2010

Oliva Moors & Christians Fiesta Schedule

Saturday July 10
From 10.00: Children's fair at station car park
23.00: Presentation of insignias at station car park, followed by fireworks

Sunday July 11
20.00: Concert of fiesta music at station car park

Thursday July 15
20.00: Official start of fiestas at town hall, followed by brass band procession to station car park and firecrackers

Friday July 16
07.30: Diana procession from castle
20.00: Christians entrance parade

Saturday July 17
05.45: Moors disembark on beach, gunfire, fireworks
19.00: Moors entrance parade

Sunday July 18
19.30: Children's procession leaving from Loygorri
20.30: Procession from Passeig del Rei Jaume I to castle
21.00: Christians take castle
24.30: Fireworks




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Denia Fiesta July 2010

Details / schedule for Denia Festival / Denia Fietas

Friday July 2,
19.00: Party and disco in marquee at port

Saturday July 3
11.00: Start of fiesta at marquee
12.00-14.00: Bouncy castles, marquee
19.00: Bulls from Marqués de Campo to bullring, followed by bull running to sea
23.00: Manu Carrasco
23.30: Disco
24.30: Party and disco, marquee
01.00: Dance show, marquee

Sunday July 4
09.00: Tatting demonstration, Marqués de Campo
10.00: Sardines and beer at fish market car park
12.00-14.00: Bouncy castles, marquee
12.00: Magic show for children, Plaza del Consell
13.00 & 19.00: Bull running to sea
19.00-24.00: Children's entertainment, marquee
19.30: Children's show, Plaza del Consell
20.00: Procession of dancers, Glorieta to Plaza del Convent
20.30: Dancing exhibition, Plaza del Convent
21.00: Latin dance exhibition, marquee
22.30: Dance exhibition by pupils at Patricia Sentí school at marquee
23.00: Theatre presentation, Calle de la Vía
23.00: Competitions at port
23.30: Disco, marquee
24.30: Dance show, marquee

Monday July 5
12.00-14.00: Bouncy castles, marquee
13.00: Bull running to sea
19.00: Bull running, Marqués de Campo to bullring, then to sea
19.00-24.00: Children's entertainment, marquee
19.30: Children's disco, Plaza del Consell
21.30: Fire show, marquee
22.00: Theatre presentation, Calle la Vía
23.30: Efecto Mariposa in concert, fish market car park
23.30: Disco, marquee
24.30: Foam party, marquee
01.30: Dance show, marquee

Tuesday July 6
07.00: Awakening
09.00: Informal procession leaving from town hall
12.00-14.00: Bouncy castles, marquee
12.00: Paella competition, Marqués de Campo
13.00 & 19.00: Bull running to sea
19.00: Sardines and refreshments
19.00-24.00: Children's entertainment, marquee
19.30: Children's show, Plaza del Consell
20.00: Gathering of authorities, festeros and band at town hall, procession to Calle la Vía for presentation
21.00: Karaoke, marquee
23.30: Disco, marquee
24.30: Fire show, Marqués de Campo
01.30: Party, marquee

Wednesday July 7
09.30: Cycle race leaving from Marqués de Campo
12.00-14.00: Bouncy castles, marquee
13.00 & 19.00: Bull running to sea
19.00-24.00: Children's entertainment, marquee
20.30: Religious procession leaving from Calle Diana
23.00: Equestrian exhibition
23.00: Concert, Calle la Vía
23.30: Disco, marquee
24.30: Party, marquee

Thursday July 8
12.00-14.00: Bouncy castles, marquee
12.00: Paella competition for pensioners, Marqués de Campo
13.00 & 19.00: Bull running to sea
18.00: Bulls show for children, port
18.00: Competitions, Marqués de Campo
19.00-24.00: Children's entertainment, marquee
20.30: Firecrackers, Marqués de Campo to Glorieta
21.00: Latin dancing, marquee
21.00: Pastries and refreshments, show and dancing for pensioners, Calle la Vía
23.30: Disco, marquee
24.30: Party, marquee

Friday July 9
12.00-14.00: Bouncy castles, marquee
13.00: Bull running to sea
14.00: Giant paella
19.00: Bull running, Marqués de Campo, bullring, then to sea
19.00-24.00: Children's entertainment, marquee
19.30: Children's show, Plaza del Consell, refreshments
23.00: Concert by Seguridad Social, car park at fish market
23.30: Disco, marquee
24.00: Show, marquee
01.00: Foam party, marquee

Saturday July 10
12.00-14.00: Bouncy castles, marquee
13.00: Bull running to sea
19.00: Parade with floats leaving from Marqués de Campo
23.30: Competitions, port
23.30: Disco, marquee

Sunday July 11
10.00: Chess championship, Marqués de Campo
10.00: Gathering of antique cars and motorbikes, Marqués de Campo
12.00-14.00: Bouncy castles, marquee
13.00 & 19.00: Bull running to sea
22.30: Concert by Rosana, car park at fish market, followed by fireworks at port, then disco in marquee





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