January 3, 2003Happy 2003. Hopefully it's treating you well.
To start the New Year off right, I've got some suggestions…
Some last treats for the kids:
Annie
Annie is running until January 6th at Teatre Victòria in Spanish 15-30 euros.
and of course…
The Three Kings Parade
They sail into the harbor at around dusk, and are driven around town in an open carriage, throwing sweets to the cheering crowds. (Often hard candies, so watch out). The route is published in the morning papers, and lined with crowds of familes. There is also a toy market on Gran Via. The next day, El Día dels Reis (6 January), children awake to their presents.
5 Jan, evening, 6 Jan, all day, Kings normally arrive at Moll de la Fusta, then parade up the Rambla to Plaça Sant Jaume, and continue to Passeig de Gràcia; detailed route changes each year. Information: Centre d'Informació de la Virreina & 010. free
While you're downtown:
Concerts of the Chiming Clock
Above the palace of the Generalitat are the 49 bells of the chiming clock, called the carillon. Originally installed 76 years ago and later replaced by a larger one in 1976 concerts of the carillon are held throughout the year. The next hour-long concert will be held 5 Jan, featuring more classical works by such composers as Mozart, as well as Spanish ones. Jan 5th noon, Palau de la Generalitat, Plaça Sant Jaume tel. 93 402 4600. free
Why not learn something new this year?
There are tons of interesting courses in your local Centro Civico
(You can find a list of them in the back of your Guia. But here are a few.)Centre Civic Drassanes: Nou de la Rambla 43-45. tel. 93.441.2280
Gotico - Pati Llimona: c/ Regomir 3. tel. 93.268.4700
Sagrada Familia: Mallorca 433. tel 93.446.2620
Or my personal favorite:
Casa Elizalde www.casaelizalde.com
Registration Jan. 13th from 4pm - 8pm and Jan. 14th - 18th from 10 - 1pm and 5pm - 8pm.
Many classes are in catalan, but some are in spanish (you can call and ask). Classes range from tai-chi to japanese cooking to drawing and acting and more. All 25 - 50 euros for 6 - 10 weeks. If you really want to get a spot in a class, get there early on the first day of registration, because they tend to be quite popular.
tel. 93.488.0590 c/ Valencia, 302
Yoga in English:
Ashtanga Yoga: contact Diane at deebstar@hotmail.comVinyasa Yoga and Workshops
including Learning to Breathe Again, Partnership Yoga, and Yoga for Absolute Beginners.
see www.spa5elements.com for more info email coritab@hotmail.com or call 93.412.3133.
Photography course in spanish:
Cursos intensivos de FOTOGRAFIA en FEBRERO: 30 horas
Opción 1: de 9:00 a 14:00 - 31 de enero y del 3 al 7 de febrero
Opción 2: de 15:00 a 21:00 - del 10 al 15 de febrero
Carretes y revelados INCLUIDOS!
Curso abierto a todo el mundo
No es necesario tener cámara. Aprende todos los trucos y secretos en 30 horas 40% de teoría y 60% de prácticas (salidas, estudio, etc...) Aprende a hacer las mejores fotografías
Aprende a mejorar los reportajes gráficos en tus proyectos
Echale un ojo a la web de más abajo para más información.
Precio: 100 euros http://aved.upc.es/cursos o email Jorge R Fuentes
Visit your local libraries:
There are libraries all over town. Check the back of your guia or http://www.bcn.es/biblioteques. To sign up for a library card (asociarte) all you need is a passport, a passport-sized photo, and proof that you live here (a bill or something with your name and address). All have books in castellano and catalan, and some even have books in english.
Comments, questions, additions you'd like to make to the Scharf Report…let me know.
Thanks for passing this on.
Hasta la próxima,
christinecscharf@wanadoo.es
www.christinescharf.com
