February 14, 2003
Protest the war
15 de Febrero Passeig de Gracia / Diagonal 17:00hs
Fiesta
Las Fiestas de Santa Eulàlia, (the old city patron saint). Saturday there will be a concert in Pl. San Jaume at 6:30pm (but you'll be at the war protest, so you can enjoy Sunday's event) Sunday there will be a correfoc through Barrio Gotico.
More importantly, Sunday the city's museums will be open and free. more info
Food
Trying to get off some holiday weight?
Weight watchers 93.356.9970. My mom lost 70lbs at WW in the states, and looks and feels great. (hi mom!)Organic
Vegetarian Restaurant and products c/Junto de Comerc 11, right off of c/Hospital. For 7,50 euros you get soup, salad bar, and choice of main dish and dessert.Cuban food
Aché pa ti bar restaurante c/ Castillejos, 208 right above Consel de Cien 93.245.0865
Incredible cuban food and drinks – recommended by cubans. Metro monumental.
Jazz
Chris Higgins is back for a brief tour of his old stomping ground.
Tonight and tomorrow Feb 14 and 15 at 11pm at Jamboree in the JORDI FARRÉS QUARTET
Jordi Farrés guitar, Joan Monné piano, Chris Higgins bass, Jo Krause drums.
and again at Jamboree Feb 18 and 19 in the CHRIS HIGGINS QUARTET
Fredrik Carlquist tenor sax, Albert Bover piano, Chris Higgins bass, Jordi Gardeñas drums.As always, Jam Sessions Sunday in Bell Luna, Monday at Jamboree, and Tuesday at 213 are free.
Art & Culture
The father of Pop Art, Richard Hamilton March 6 at 7:30pm Opening at MACBA
Also at the MACBA there is a course Vivir con el Pop Arte de vanguardia y cultura de masas en la Europa de los años 60. 13, 14, 20 y 21 de marzo de 2003, de 19 a 21h. more info
CCCB
ZEPPELIN 2003 SIXTH SOUND ART FESTIVAL
MUSIQUE D'AMEUBLEMENT From 25 February to 1 March more infoThe new Scheherazades. Women and citizenship in the Mediterranean
A project in the framework of the exhibition Harem Fantasies at the CCCB 18, 19 and 20 February. call 93.306.41.33 or www.cccb.org for info.Wednesday 19 February, at 7.30 p.m.
Current-day uses of culture: on the market, in cities, in the media and in politics
Free admission. Info: promocion@gedisa.com
La Virreina
On the Ramblas, the show 'El Banquete' is getting good reviews from my friends. 3 euros or 1.50 with your library card (see below) and 'Ciudad' is downstairs in the free gallery.
Contemporary Theatre in English
Sexual Perversity, Feb 21st-23rd Fridays and Saturdays at 10pm and on Sundays at 7pm at the Teatre Riereta in Carrer Reina Amalia 3, in the Raval.
tel. 93 442 98 44 Tickets are available at the theatre. (7 euros, I think)
Courses
Aromatherapy, Bach flowers, Thai Massage courses and more in English offered at
5 Elements Spa. Also, there will be a Music Therapy course in spanish in March.
Discounts
Did you know you can get discounts for having a library card? La Central bookstore, Crisol Bookstore, CCCB, L'Auditori, Teatre Lliue, Mercat de les Flors, Verdi, La Vireina and more have discounts when you show your library card. How do you get a library card?
Interesting Links
Web Cam in Bagdad The Iraqis are never seen, they seem not to exist...
barcelona.fawco.org - Barcelona Women's Network
Check out past reports with great information.
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Hasta la próxima,
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