April 23, 2003
Happy Sant Jordi´s Day!
What is Sant Jordi all about?
The story by George Semler.
The official web site.
The agenda
Just make sure you get outside and see all the book vendors and rose vendors... The earlier, the less crowded. It is truly the most beautiful day of the year in Barcelona. All books are 10% off today.And keep your eyes out for Marie Claire´s rose stand on Rambla Cataluña 99 and Didi´s book stand near the Liceu.
Earth Day
Celebrations this weekend in Park Ciutadella. Check it out. Fun for all ages.
Music
Jazz Sushi Jam Sessions Featuring Joe Smith 10pm Thursday, April 24th. In Local Bar near the flaming Memorial next to St. Maria del Mar in the Borne. Check this out. freeCountry Music Sam Lardner and the Hurricane Band every Wednesday at the Sutton Club on C/Tusset for line dancing and country music.
Also, catch Sam April 26th in Plaza Sarriá, 5pm for el Día de los Comerciantes in Sarriá. free
American Football
American Society evening with the Barcelona Dragons.
Presentation by Sam Rutigliano, assistant coach of the Dragons. Rutigliano has forty five years of coaching experience and is entering his fourth year with the Dragons.He coached for the Broncos, Patriots, Jets and Saints before he was the award wining coach head coach of the Cleveland Browns. He'll talk not just about football and victories but also about how he has overcome defeats and setbacks in his life. Other members of the Dragons will be present. Soft drinks, beer and snacks as well as a raffle. (note new date it has been postponed)
7:30 PM, Thursday, May 15th at The Pressroom at the Dragons' offices
Cost: 5 Euros for non members. NO charge for members and children.
Please pay exact cash amount at the door.
To attend, RSVP by calling Jill Vermuelen 69.675.1645 by Friday, April 25, 2003
Film
Friday, 25th of April, CINECIRCULAR screening at L'Atelier, Rambla del Raval 49 (nearest metro Liceu or Drassanes). Tickets are 4 Euros which includes a drink. Cafe and patio open at 9pm. 10pm: Short documentary by Stefan Backes about his recent visit to Cuba.
10.30 pm: 'Dead Man Walking' by Bill Treharne Jones, U.K., a documentary
about a 16 year old on Death Row in Florida who has one more month to
live... and appeal. Bill and his filmcrew appeared to be the only people in Florida who thought it strange that a 16 year old could be given a death sentence. Check out cinecircular.com for an example of the weekly mailing with independent film news in English and Spanish.
Be a part of Art:
informativos.net/tunickbcn to sign up to be a part of his latest work. In exchange for posing nude with tons of your fellow catalans, you will receive a print of the event. See some of his past works. free
Links:
Barcelona Healers & Therapists Network welcomes both residents and visitors to Barcelona. Contact them on www.barcelonahealersandtherapists.net
Check out past reports with great information.
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