Star Trek Exhibition at the City of Arts and Sciences
The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia on the Cosat Azahar is having a special summer event this year. They want to take us on a journey through time from the Jurassic Age to the 23rd Century and the “Star Ship Enterprise”.
There are to be two displays one about dinosaurs,”Among Dinosaurs” and the other “Star Trek:An Exhibition”.All of this will take place at the Science Museum from July 14.
Star Trek Exhibit In Spain – El Espacio: La Ultima Frontera
For the first time in Europe, the City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia presents the “Star Trek. Welcome aboard” exhibition, which brings together original pieces from the series and films ‘Star Trek’ presented with an elegant set design capable of teleporting visitors to the starship “Enterprise”. Science and science fiction come together from the 22nd July to the 22nd February 2011 on the third floor of the Science Museum at the City of Arts and Sciences.
The exhibition, which will be open until February 2011, includes an extraordinary selection of some of the most important elements used in the episodes of Star Trek and its films. During the tour visitors can enjoy more than 10 models of starships, including two large ones, more than 20 pieces of the original costumes, the replica of the bridge of the Enterprise, a collection of 15 head of characters and the space shuttle simulator, including graphics and audiovisual.
On July 22nd the ‘Príncipe Felipe’ Science Museum, part of the Ciudades de las Artes Y Las Ciencias in Valencia, Spain, became host to the "Star Trek: Welcome Aboard" exhibition. This marks the first time that Star Trek: The Exhibition has come to Europe
The exhibit includes a replica of The Enterprise D bridge and models of the USS Enterprise and USS Voyager. There are also more models, props and costumes, including costumes from the new Star Trek movie. There are also episode scripts, posters, murals, artwork and Star Trek merchandise.
The “Star Trek” exhibition which will give visitors the chance to see real props and costumes from this legendary series for the first time ever in Europe, in a meticulously assembled set that will beam them up to the star ship ‘Enterprise’
The replica of the bridge, a flight simulator, models and real objects can all be seen in the exhibition on this series that actually did see into the future as it portrayed inventions such as laser rays, CAT scans, the mobile phone and automatic sliding doors. Pedro García Ribot also announced that in the autumn an assembly of Star Trek fans will be held in Valencia.
The Hemisferic will be showing its iMax films and the World of the Oceanografic will be open until midnight for the summer.The Umbracle will be the setting for the “Among Dinosaurs” and it will be available to view until next May.The exhibition recreates the habitats of these creatures.There are 26 robotic dinosaurs and they range in size from 2 metres to 27 metres in length.They make a wide range of movements and sounds.
Throughout the summer there will be special events and other exhibitions and film shows,often going on until very late,when it is cooler.Information can be viewed at www.cac.es
The Oceanografica will be opening two new exhibitions of corals and also the “Deep Ocean”.Four new King Penguins are being introduced and also a aHammerhead Shark.
Opening Hours:
Low season 01/01 to 30/06 and 13/09 to 31/12 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m
High season 1/07 to 12/09 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Ticket Prices:
Adult: 7.50 €
Reduced: 5.80 €
School Groups: 4.10 €
Adult Groups: 5.40 €
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
Saturday, August 21, 2010
La Tomatina - Bunol - Tomato Fight Valencia
La Tomatina is the world's biggest organised tomato fight.
Every year, thousands of people gather in the town of Buñol in Valencia to spend an hour pelting each other with rotten tomatoes. The tomato fight has become famous the world over, but is actually just one event in a week of festivities that attracts visitors from around the world. This year, La Tomatina will be held on 25 August at 11am.
Bunol, near Valencia.
Over 100,000 kilos of tomatos will flood the village square in the worlds biggest tomato fight!
Each year, on the last Wednesday of August, thousands of people plunge themselves into the tradition that has lasted for over 60 years. They come to Bunol from all over the world to feel and live throught one of the best, and more unusual fiestsa in Spain: La Tomatina.
It all started on the last Wednesday of August 1945, when some young people were getting fresh air in the town square. The evening did not promise much, so they decided to form part of a parade that was taking place with musicians and carnival figures of giants and enormous headed individuals. The impetus of their entry caused the fall of a participant who full of rage, began to hit everyone in his way. By a quirk of fate, there just happened to be a stand of vegetables beside them. The angry crowd started throwing tomatoes at each other until the public law put an end to the vegetable battle.
The following year, the young people repeated the tomato fight on a voluntary basis and brought tomatoes from home. Although the celebration was dissolved by the police during the following years, the boys, without knowing it, had made history. La Tomatina was banned in the early fifties, although this fact did not dissuade participants, eventhough some were arrested. But the will of the locals was heard and the celebration returned, more people took part in it and it became increasingly wild.
Again the event was canceled until 1955, when, in protest, the Burial of the Tomato was held: an event in which residents carried a coffin with a big tomato inside. The parade was accompanied by a music band playing funeral marches, and it obtained a complete success. Finally, in 1957 official permision was granted and La Tomatina festival was formaly established. After that it has been the City Councils of the municipality themselves that have organized and promoted this curious battle, that has made Buñol world famous.
The festival became popular in the rest of Spain thanks to Javier Basilio who, showed the event in a television program Informe Semanal “Week report” on Spanish TV. Since 1980, it has been the different City Councils that have supplied the tomatoes to the participants, which year after year, increase in number and enthusiasm. The success has led to have La Tomatina, of Buñol, be considered, as of August 2002, International Fiesta of Tourist Interest by the General Secretariat of Tourism of Spain.
At La Tomatina you can always have fun, but if you want it to be memorable, follow the tips we give you:
Choose running shoes you don’t have mush esteem for, and tie them to your ancles. Other types of shoes can be easily lost
Wear old clothes you don’t intend to use again, they will most likely end up broken.
Diving goggles are quite convenient. The acid contained in the tomatoes can sting your eyes a lot, but leaves your skin clean and soft.
If you want to take pictures, use a waterproof camera.
If you want to see better, never go up railings, windows, pillars, etc., you will become a perfect target for all the tomatoes
If you're an outsider and you want to spend the night in Buñol, make sure you look for accommodation in advance.
Do not miss the soap stick: a soap smeared pole with a ham hanging on the top. Whoever gets to the ham, keeps it.
And, of course, enjoy the most of it. It’s marvellous to do something as absurd as throwing tomatoes to everyone for an hour.
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Every year, thousands of people gather in the town of Buñol in Valencia to spend an hour pelting each other with rotten tomatoes. The tomato fight has become famous the world over, but is actually just one event in a week of festivities that attracts visitors from around the world. This year, La Tomatina will be held on 25 August at 11am.
Bunol, near Valencia.
Over 100,000 kilos of tomatos will flood the village square in the worlds biggest tomato fight!
Each year, on the last Wednesday of August, thousands of people plunge themselves into the tradition that has lasted for over 60 years. They come to Bunol from all over the world to feel and live throught one of the best, and more unusual fiestsa in Spain: La Tomatina.
It all started on the last Wednesday of August 1945, when some young people were getting fresh air in the town square. The evening did not promise much, so they decided to form part of a parade that was taking place with musicians and carnival figures of giants and enormous headed individuals. The impetus of their entry caused the fall of a participant who full of rage, began to hit everyone in his way. By a quirk of fate, there just happened to be a stand of vegetables beside them. The angry crowd started throwing tomatoes at each other until the public law put an end to the vegetable battle.
The following year, the young people repeated the tomato fight on a voluntary basis and brought tomatoes from home. Although the celebration was dissolved by the police during the following years, the boys, without knowing it, had made history. La Tomatina was banned in the early fifties, although this fact did not dissuade participants, eventhough some were arrested. But the will of the locals was heard and the celebration returned, more people took part in it and it became increasingly wild.
Again the event was canceled until 1955, when, in protest, the Burial of the Tomato was held: an event in which residents carried a coffin with a big tomato inside. The parade was accompanied by a music band playing funeral marches, and it obtained a complete success. Finally, in 1957 official permision was granted and La Tomatina festival was formaly established. After that it has been the City Councils of the municipality themselves that have organized and promoted this curious battle, that has made Buñol world famous.
The festival became popular in the rest of Spain thanks to Javier Basilio who, showed the event in a television program Informe Semanal “Week report” on Spanish TV. Since 1980, it has been the different City Councils that have supplied the tomatoes to the participants, which year after year, increase in number and enthusiasm. The success has led to have La Tomatina, of Buñol, be considered, as of August 2002, International Fiesta of Tourist Interest by the General Secretariat of Tourism of Spain.
At La Tomatina you can always have fun, but if you want it to be memorable, follow the tips we give you:
Choose running shoes you don’t have mush esteem for, and tie them to your ancles. Other types of shoes can be easily lost
Wear old clothes you don’t intend to use again, they will most likely end up broken.
Diving goggles are quite convenient. The acid contained in the tomatoes can sting your eyes a lot, but leaves your skin clean and soft.
If you want to take pictures, use a waterproof camera.
If you want to see better, never go up railings, windows, pillars, etc., you will become a perfect target for all the tomatoes
If you're an outsider and you want to spend the night in Buñol, make sure you look for accommodation in advance.
Do not miss the soap stick: a soap smeared pole with a ham hanging on the top. Whoever gets to the ham, keeps it.
And, of course, enjoy the most of it. It’s marvellous to do something as absurd as throwing tomatoes to everyone for an hour.
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Friday, August 20, 2010
THE NEW managers of Terra Mítica theme park, Aqualandia-Mundomar, announced this week that the park would be finishing its summer season at the end of September rather than in December and that at least 400 members of staff would be made redundant.
THE NEW managers of Terra Mítica theme park, Aqualandia-Mundomar, announced this week that the park would be finishing its summer season at the end of September rather than in December and that at least 400 members of staff would be made redundant.
It is believed that the park will close for at least 6 months, with around 400 staff losing their jobs.
A spokesman for the new management team said that it was necessary to close the facility for at least six months so that wide ranging reforms can be carried out.
Those facing the sack also include all of the top managers as well as the current director, Juan José Torres.
The Calendar & Schedules section on the Terra Mitica website does not yet reflect these reported changes to operations.
The official reason provided to workers to advance in late September the closure of the facility, which was originally scheduled for December, is the need to implement a comprehensive reform of Terra Mitica, forcing to close the entire park for at least six months. The closure, therefore, lead including a plan for temporary layoffs affect more than four employees, more than 600 are there in the company. Various sources that had access to this newspaper yesterday reported that although the meeting was provided little information or a list of workers affected by redundancy case, everything points to the same company contemplate the one hand to advance the end of the contract to more than 300 permanent-intermittent and, secondly, to include about 120 permanent workers, within which would also temporarily suspended all contract positions in the complex, including its own director general, Juan Jose Torres. The rest of the squad is completed by workers with temporary contract, which expires at the end of high season.
Sources indicated yesterday by this newspaper yesterday that the explanation provided by the park managers estimated that the renovation work could last for six months between October and April. However, they could not specify if the park will reopen its doors in April or later will, and in view of the summer. From the social side also expressed doubts over whether the complex now reduce their calendar theme for the months of major tourist, as for example in the other two parks of Benidorm which manages the same company, or keep for next winter a timetable similar to that planned for this year, with openings on weekends and holidays from March to December and every day of the high season.
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It is believed that the park will close for at least 6 months, with around 400 staff losing their jobs.
A spokesman for the new management team said that it was necessary to close the facility for at least six months so that wide ranging reforms can be carried out.
Those facing the sack also include all of the top managers as well as the current director, Juan José Torres.
The Calendar & Schedules section on the Terra Mitica website does not yet reflect these reported changes to operations.
The official reason provided to workers to advance in late September the closure of the facility, which was originally scheduled for December, is the need to implement a comprehensive reform of Terra Mitica, forcing to close the entire park for at least six months. The closure, therefore, lead including a plan for temporary layoffs affect more than four employees, more than 600 are there in the company. Various sources that had access to this newspaper yesterday reported that although the meeting was provided little information or a list of workers affected by redundancy case, everything points to the same company contemplate the one hand to advance the end of the contract to more than 300 permanent-intermittent and, secondly, to include about 120 permanent workers, within which would also temporarily suspended all contract positions in the complex, including its own director general, Juan Jose Torres. The rest of the squad is completed by workers with temporary contract, which expires at the end of high season.
Sources indicated yesterday by this newspaper yesterday that the explanation provided by the park managers estimated that the renovation work could last for six months between October and April. However, they could not specify if the park will reopen its doors in April or later will, and in view of the summer. From the social side also expressed doubts over whether the complex now reduce their calendar theme for the months of major tourist, as for example in the other two parks of Benidorm which manages the same company, or keep for next winter a timetable similar to that planned for this year, with openings on weekends and holidays from March to December and every day of the high season.
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Thursday, August 12, 2010
La Vuelta a Espana 2010
La Vuelta a España, the Tour of Spain cycling road race, is used to being regarded as the little brother of the three Grand Tours of Europe, lacking some of the history and tradition of the tours of France and Italy.
In 2010, the Vuelta a España will be celebrating its 75h Anniversary.
The Mayor for Orihuela, Monica Lorente, announced this week that the prestigious bike race will be going through the city and surrounding municipalities, including Rojales and Benijofar, when the Vega Baja stage of the event takes place on Friday 3rd September.
Ms Lorente told a press conference at the Orihuela Town Hall that she is honoured the city is to play host to one of Spain’s biggest annual sporting events and announced a series of projects in the city, such as road surface improvements, to prepare for the big event. She said: “This sporting event is one of the most important of the year and is a great way to promote the city of Orihuela.”
The city will be the main base for the seventh stage of the bicycle tour and will welcome cyclists from all over the World. It is the second time that Orihuela has been involved in the Tour of Spain but Ms Lorente says that this year it is even more symbolic as 2010 is also the centenary of the birth of Orihuela born poet Miguel Hernández.
FIESTA
The Town Hall has made an enormous effort to get the cycling tour organisers to include Orihuela as one of its stage cities. Ms Lorente said: “The organisation that goes into staging this event is enormous and many hours of dedicated work has taken place behind the scenes in order to have this prestigious event in our city.”
The Mayor also announced that the 3rd September will be officially classed as a fiesta day for the residents of Orihuela City as it is important that they can personally witness one of the most important sporting events, not only on a national level but internationally.
More than 14 municipalities in the Vega Baja will see cyclists from the tour go through, including Jacarilla, Benejúzar, Algorfa, Benijófar, Rojales, Formentera, Almoradí, Dolores, Catral, Redován, Albatera, Guardamar, Cox and Granja de Rocamora.
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In 2010, the Vuelta a España will be celebrating its 75h Anniversary.
The Mayor for Orihuela, Monica Lorente, announced this week that the prestigious bike race will be going through the city and surrounding municipalities, including Rojales and Benijofar, when the Vega Baja stage of the event takes place on Friday 3rd September.
Ms Lorente told a press conference at the Orihuela Town Hall that she is honoured the city is to play host to one of Spain’s biggest annual sporting events and announced a series of projects in the city, such as road surface improvements, to prepare for the big event. She said: “This sporting event is one of the most important of the year and is a great way to promote the city of Orihuela.”
The city will be the main base for the seventh stage of the bicycle tour and will welcome cyclists from all over the World. It is the second time that Orihuela has been involved in the Tour of Spain but Ms Lorente says that this year it is even more symbolic as 2010 is also the centenary of the birth of Orihuela born poet Miguel Hernández.
FIESTA
The Town Hall has made an enormous effort to get the cycling tour organisers to include Orihuela as one of its stage cities. Ms Lorente said: “The organisation that goes into staging this event is enormous and many hours of dedicated work has taken place behind the scenes in order to have this prestigious event in our city.”
The Mayor also announced that the 3rd September will be officially classed as a fiesta day for the residents of Orihuela City as it is important that they can personally witness one of the most important sporting events, not only on a national level but internationally.
More than 14 municipalities in the Vega Baja will see cyclists from the tour go through, including Jacarilla, Benejúzar, Algorfa, Benijófar, Rojales, Formentera, Almoradí, Dolores, Catral, Redován, Albatera, Guardamar, Cox and Granja de Rocamora.
Rpeort details from roundtownnews
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Barx Fiesta Programme 2010
FIESTAS OF BARX 2010.-
PROGRAM
MONDAY, 16th. OF AUGUST
18,00 h. Handball game in calle Gandia.
22,00 h. Brotherhood supper and paella competition in calle Gandia. Organized by the 2011 Fiestas Commission.
TUESDAY, 17th. OF AUGUST. YOUNG PEOPLE'S DAY.
09,00 h. Popular breakfast in Bar Nuria.
10,00 h. Card games championship.
13,00 h. Fiesta at the youth club, for the youngest.
14,00 h. Young people lunch with mobile disco.
16,30 h. Finals of the card games championships.
23,00h. Grand Fancy dress parade, it will start at the park, in calle Gandia.
24,00 h. Mobile disco PIRAMIDE at the Town Hall square.
WEDNESDAY, 18th. OF AUGUST, SENIOR CITICENS DAY.
08,00 h. Big noisy wake up call.
11,30 h. Collection of the pensioners and representatives of the municipality and
Council, by the band of Barx
12,00 h. Holy Mass in honour of Saint Joaquim and Saint Anna.
14,00 h. Pensioners lunch, at their association.
20,00h. Collection of the pensioners and town and Council representatives by the band
of Barx.
20, 30 h. Solemn procession in honour of Saint Joaquim and Saint Anna.
23,00 h. Variety show in calle Major.
01,00 h. Mobile disco at the at the Town Hall square.
THURSDAY, 19th. OF AUGUST. FIESTA OF OUR LADY OF CARMEL
AND THE SACRED HEART.
11,30 h. Collection of representatives of the Council.
12,00 h. Holy Mass in honour of our Lady of Carmel and the Sacred Heart.
20,00 h. Collection of the authorities by the band of Barx.
20,30 h. Solemn procession.
24,00 h. Dance with the LA CRUZADA orchestra.
FRIDAY, 20th. OF AUGUST. FIESTA OF SAINT MIQUEL.
11,30 h. Collection of the authorities by the band of Barx from the Town Hall
12,00 h. Holy Mass in honour of Saint Miquel the Archangel.
20,00 h. Cercavila de cabuts realitzada pel grup de Xirimiters de Castelló de la Ribera.
20,30 h. Collection of the authorities from the Town Hall by the band of Barx.
21,00 h. Solemn procession in honour of Saint Miquel Archangel.
24,00 h. Macrodisco in calle Mayor.
SATURDAY, 21st. OF AUGUST. FIESTA OF THE DIVINE SHEPHERDESS.
08,00 h. Big noisy wake up call.
11,30 h. Collection of the authorities from the Town Hall by the band.
12,00 h. Solemn Mass in honour of the Divine Shepherdess.
13,30 h. Bangers in the street by the Pyrotechnics RICASA.
19,30 h. Collection of the authorities from the Town Hall by the band.
20,00 h. floral offering to the Divine Shepherdess.
21,00 h. Solemn procession in honour of the Divine Shepherdess.
22,30 h. Firework castle by the Pyrotechnic RICASA.
01,00 h. Dance to the music of the ABRAXAS orchestra.
SUNDAY, 22nd.OF AUGUST.
11,00 h. swimming championship at the municipal swimming pool.
17,00- 20:00 h. Aquatic children's park at the municipal pool.
20,30 h. Children's theatre, at the Open Air Theatre. Presented by the Maduixa Theatre
Company who'll offer the spectacle MEGÀNIMALS.
FIESTAS OF BARX 2010.-
PROGRAM
MONDAY, 16th. OF AUGUST
18,00 h. Handball game in calle Gandia.
22,00 h. Brotherhood supper and paella competition in calle Gandia. Organized by the 2011 Fiestas Commission.
TUESDAY, 17th. OF AUGUST. YOUNG PEOPLE'S DAY.
09,00 h. Popular breakfast in Bar Nuria.
10,00 h. Card games championship.
13,00 h. Fiesta at the youth club, for the youngest.
14,00 h. Young people lunch with mobile disco.
16,30 h. Finals of the card games championships.
23,00h. Grand Fancy dress parade, it will start at the park, in calle Gandia.
24,00 h. Mobile disco PIRAMIDE at the Town Hall square.
WEDNESDAY, 18th. OF AUGUST, SENIOR CITICENS DAY.
08,00 h. Big noisy wake up call.
11,30 h. Collection of the pensioners and representatives of the municipality and
Council, by the band of Barx
12,00 h. Holy Mass in honour of Saint Joaquim and Saint Anna.
14,00 h. Pensioners lunch, at their association.
20,00h. Collection of the pensioners and town and Council representatives by the band
of Barx.
20, 30 h. Solemn procession in honour of Saint Joaquim and Saint Anna.
23,00 h. Variety show in calle Major.
01,00 h. Mobile disco at the at the Town Hall square.
THURSDAY, 19th. OF AUGUST. FIESTA OF OUR LADY OF CARMEL
AND THE SACRED HEART.
11,30 h. Collection of representatives of the Council.
12,00 h. Holy Mass in honour of our Lady of Carmel and the Sacred Heart.
20,00 h. Collection of the authorities by the band of Barx.
20,30 h. Solemn procession.
24,00 h. Dance with the LA CRUZADA orchestra.
FRIDAY, 20th. OF AUGUST. FIESTA OF SAINT MIQUEL.
11,30 h. Collection of the authorities by the band of Barx from the Town Hall
12,00 h. Holy Mass in honour of Saint Miquel the Archangel.
20,00 h. Cercavila de cabuts realitzada pel grup de Xirimiters de Castelló de la Ribera.
20,30 h. Collection of the authorities from the Town Hall by the band of Barx.
21,00 h. Solemn procession in honour of Saint Miquel Archangel.
24,00 h. Macrodisco in calle Mayor.
SATURDAY, 21st. OF AUGUST. FIESTA OF THE DIVINE SHEPHERDESS.
08,00 h. Big noisy wake up call.
11,30 h. Collection of the authorities from the Town Hall by the band.
12,00 h. Solemn Mass in honour of the Divine Shepherdess.
13,30 h. Bangers in the street by the Pyrotechnics RICASA.
19,30 h. Collection of the authorities from the Town Hall by the band.
20,00 h. floral offering to the Divine Shepherdess.
21,00 h. Solemn procession in honour of the Divine Shepherdess.
22,30 h. Firework castle by the Pyrotechnic RICASA.
01,00 h. Dance to the music of the ABRAXAS orchestra.
SUNDAY, 22nd.OF AUGUST.
11,00 h. swimming championship at the municipal swimming pool.
17,00- 20:00 h. Aquatic children's park at the municipal pool.
20,30 h. Children's theatre, at the Open Air Theatre. Presented by the Maduixa Theatre
Company who'll offer the spectacle MEGÀNIMALS.
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PROGRAM
MONDAY, 16th. OF AUGUST
18,00 h. Handball game in calle Gandia.
22,00 h. Brotherhood supper and paella competition in calle Gandia. Organized by the 2011 Fiestas Commission.
TUESDAY, 17th. OF AUGUST. YOUNG PEOPLE'S DAY.
09,00 h. Popular breakfast in Bar Nuria.
10,00 h. Card games championship.
13,00 h. Fiesta at the youth club, for the youngest.
14,00 h. Young people lunch with mobile disco.
16,30 h. Finals of the card games championships.
23,00h. Grand Fancy dress parade, it will start at the park, in calle Gandia.
24,00 h. Mobile disco PIRAMIDE at the Town Hall square.
WEDNESDAY, 18th. OF AUGUST, SENIOR CITICENS DAY.
08,00 h. Big noisy wake up call.
11,30 h. Collection of the pensioners and representatives of the municipality and
Council, by the band of Barx
12,00 h. Holy Mass in honour of Saint Joaquim and Saint Anna.
14,00 h. Pensioners lunch, at their association.
20,00h. Collection of the pensioners and town and Council representatives by the band
of Barx.
20, 30 h. Solemn procession in honour of Saint Joaquim and Saint Anna.
23,00 h. Variety show in calle Major.
01,00 h. Mobile disco at the at the Town Hall square.
THURSDAY, 19th. OF AUGUST. FIESTA OF OUR LADY OF CARMEL
AND THE SACRED HEART.
11,30 h. Collection of representatives of the Council.
12,00 h. Holy Mass in honour of our Lady of Carmel and the Sacred Heart.
20,00 h. Collection of the authorities by the band of Barx.
20,30 h. Solemn procession.
24,00 h. Dance with the LA CRUZADA orchestra.
FRIDAY, 20th. OF AUGUST. FIESTA OF SAINT MIQUEL.
11,30 h. Collection of the authorities by the band of Barx from the Town Hall
12,00 h. Holy Mass in honour of Saint Miquel the Archangel.
20,00 h. Cercavila de cabuts realitzada pel grup de Xirimiters de Castelló de la Ribera.
20,30 h. Collection of the authorities from the Town Hall by the band of Barx.
21,00 h. Solemn procession in honour of Saint Miquel Archangel.
24,00 h. Macrodisco in calle Mayor.
SATURDAY, 21st. OF AUGUST. FIESTA OF THE DIVINE SHEPHERDESS.
08,00 h. Big noisy wake up call.
11,30 h. Collection of the authorities from the Town Hall by the band.
12,00 h. Solemn Mass in honour of the Divine Shepherdess.
13,30 h. Bangers in the street by the Pyrotechnics RICASA.
19,30 h. Collection of the authorities from the Town Hall by the band.
20,00 h. floral offering to the Divine Shepherdess.
21,00 h. Solemn procession in honour of the Divine Shepherdess.
22,30 h. Firework castle by the Pyrotechnic RICASA.
01,00 h. Dance to the music of the ABRAXAS orchestra.
SUNDAY, 22nd.OF AUGUST.
11,00 h. swimming championship at the municipal swimming pool.
17,00- 20:00 h. Aquatic children's park at the municipal pool.
20,30 h. Children's theatre, at the Open Air Theatre. Presented by the Maduixa Theatre
Company who'll offer the spectacle MEGÀNIMALS.
FIESTAS OF BARX 2010.-
PROGRAM
MONDAY, 16th. OF AUGUST
18,00 h. Handball game in calle Gandia.
22,00 h. Brotherhood supper and paella competition in calle Gandia. Organized by the 2011 Fiestas Commission.
TUESDAY, 17th. OF AUGUST. YOUNG PEOPLE'S DAY.
09,00 h. Popular breakfast in Bar Nuria.
10,00 h. Card games championship.
13,00 h. Fiesta at the youth club, for the youngest.
14,00 h. Young people lunch with mobile disco.
16,30 h. Finals of the card games championships.
23,00h. Grand Fancy dress parade, it will start at the park, in calle Gandia.
24,00 h. Mobile disco PIRAMIDE at the Town Hall square.
WEDNESDAY, 18th. OF AUGUST, SENIOR CITICENS DAY.
08,00 h. Big noisy wake up call.
11,30 h. Collection of the pensioners and representatives of the municipality and
Council, by the band of Barx
12,00 h. Holy Mass in honour of Saint Joaquim and Saint Anna.
14,00 h. Pensioners lunch, at their association.
20,00h. Collection of the pensioners and town and Council representatives by the band
of Barx.
20, 30 h. Solemn procession in honour of Saint Joaquim and Saint Anna.
23,00 h. Variety show in calle Major.
01,00 h. Mobile disco at the at the Town Hall square.
THURSDAY, 19th. OF AUGUST. FIESTA OF OUR LADY OF CARMEL
AND THE SACRED HEART.
11,30 h. Collection of representatives of the Council.
12,00 h. Holy Mass in honour of our Lady of Carmel and the Sacred Heart.
20,00 h. Collection of the authorities by the band of Barx.
20,30 h. Solemn procession.
24,00 h. Dance with the LA CRUZADA orchestra.
FRIDAY, 20th. OF AUGUST. FIESTA OF SAINT MIQUEL.
11,30 h. Collection of the authorities by the band of Barx from the Town Hall
12,00 h. Holy Mass in honour of Saint Miquel the Archangel.
20,00 h. Cercavila de cabuts realitzada pel grup de Xirimiters de Castelló de la Ribera.
20,30 h. Collection of the authorities from the Town Hall by the band of Barx.
21,00 h. Solemn procession in honour of Saint Miquel Archangel.
24,00 h. Macrodisco in calle Mayor.
SATURDAY, 21st. OF AUGUST. FIESTA OF THE DIVINE SHEPHERDESS.
08,00 h. Big noisy wake up call.
11,30 h. Collection of the authorities from the Town Hall by the band.
12,00 h. Solemn Mass in honour of the Divine Shepherdess.
13,30 h. Bangers in the street by the Pyrotechnics RICASA.
19,30 h. Collection of the authorities from the Town Hall by the band.
20,00 h. floral offering to the Divine Shepherdess.
21,00 h. Solemn procession in honour of the Divine Shepherdess.
22,30 h. Firework castle by the Pyrotechnic RICASA.
01,00 h. Dance to the music of the ABRAXAS orchestra.
SUNDAY, 22nd.OF AUGUST.
11,00 h. swimming championship at the municipal swimming pool.
17,00- 20:00 h. Aquatic children's park at the municipal pool.
20,30 h. Children's theatre, at the Open Air Theatre. Presented by the Maduixa Theatre
Company who'll offer the spectacle MEGÀNIMALS.
For more information please visit:
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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
For more information please visit:
Valencia Costa Blanca - Tourist information for the Costa Blanca
or the forum
The Sat and PC Guy FORUM - Digital Satellite and Terrestrial Installations and Maintenance for the Costa Blanca
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
For more information please visit:
Valencia Costa Blanca - Tourist information for the Costa Blanca
or the forum
The Sat and PC Guy FORUM - Digital Satellite and Terrestrial Installations and Maintenance for the Costa Blanca
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
For more information please visit:
Valencia Costa Blanca - Tourist information for the Costa Blanca
or the forum
The Sat and PC Guy FORUM - Digital Satellite and Terrestrial Installations and Maintenance for the Costa Blanca
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
For more information please visit:
Valencia Costa Blanca - Tourist information for the Costa Blanca
or the forum
The Sat and PC Guy FORUM - Digital Satellite and Terrestrial Installations and Maintenance for the Costa Blanca
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