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AngloINFO Balearics's comprehensive English-language guide to What's On throughout Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera with events, music, sport and more… | What's On Focus | | Garito Cafe |  | At: Garito Cafe, Palma de Mallorca | | Garito stands out in Palma´s night life. Open since 1981, Garito has become a reference for its quality music, from jazz, soul and funk to the latest tendencies of electronic music. The unbeatable ambience and excellent service guarantee an... | | Find out more... |
| Gala Dinner Dance |  | On: 18 July 2009 · At: Castillo Hotel Son Vida, c/ Raixa 2, Urbanización Son Vida. | | abcBusiness Club Gala Dinner Dance on the terrace of the Castillo Hotel Son Vida. Candle-light dinner and dancing under the stars, it promises to be a fantastic evening. Building on the amazing success of last year with over 200 people... | | Read more... |
| X Swimming Tour Around Formentera against Cystic Fibrosis |  | From: 3 July 2009 To: 5 June 2009 · At: Formentera | | The swimming tour taking place on the first weekend of July is part of Respiralia 2009 and has been organised to raise funds and make people aware of the existence of Cystic Fibrosis, a serious condition for which there is yet no definite... | | Read more... |
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Tell Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza about YOUR event! Local Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza What's On: today Walks & Visits Visit Ses Salines Natural Park Every Sat The Natural Park is situated in area that lies between southern Ibiza and northern Formentera, the natural park also includes the sea channel that separates both islands. It encompasses 2,838.44 hectares of land and some 9,012 hectares of water. Every Saturday, guided tours are held around the Ses Salines Natural Park. These tours help visitors discover this important ecosystem. You will need to book in advance by calling the Park offices. Tel: 971 301 460, Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 15:00. Exhibitions & Art MACE Collections 1969-2009: 40 Years From: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 To: Thursday, October 01, 2009 This exhibition showcases works from the Museum of Contemporary Art permanent collection covering forty years between the day the museum was founded to the present day. Works by Jordi Alcaraz, Erwin Bechtold, Erwin Broner, Vicent Calbet, Isabel Echarri, Will Faber, Barry Flanagan, Marcel Floris, Hans Hinterreiter, Antoni Hormigo, Conrad Marca-Relli, Antoni Marí Ribas "Portmany", Eduard Micus, Robert Munford, Carlos Sansegundo, Adolf Schlosser, Rafel Tur Costa and Heinz Trökes. At the Cloister of Ibiza's City Hall, Plaza de España. Times: 8:00- 15:00. Tel: 971 397 500. Museu Puget Every day The permanent collection includes 130 paintings by Narcís Puget Viñas and Narcís Puget Riquer. At Museu Puget, Carrer de Sant Ciriac 18, Dalt Vila. Times: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-13:30, Tuesday-Friday 17:00-20:00. Mondays and holidays closed. Community & Social Events Hed Kandi @ Space Every Sat From: Saturday, June 20, 2009 To: Saturday, September 26, 2009 Top line-up of DJs from the internationally recognised record label. At Space Night Club, Playa d'en Bossa. Open from 16:30 to 06:00. Tickets from €35. Email: info@space-ibiza.es. Music: Clubs Es Paradis - Water party Every Wed, Sat One of Ibiza's most emblematic parties. Nearly 80.000 litres of water flooding the dance floor. With resident DJs MDK and Denis A. At Es Paradis, Calle Salvador Espriu 2. Open from 23:59 to 06:00. Tickets from €30. Contact Tel: 971 346 600 email: info@esparadis.com. Music: Clubs Matinée at Amnesia Every Sat House Music. Matinée DJs are J. Louis, Taito Tikaro, Andre Vicenzzo, Paco Maroto and friends. Performances by Vanesa Klein, Luca G and Clarence. At Amnesia Ibiza, Carretera Ibiza a San Antonio Km 5. Tel: 971 198 041. Music: Clubs Ibiza Global Radio & Guests Every Sat From: Monday, June 15, 2009 To: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 At Atzaró, Carretera San Juan km 15, Santa Eulària des Riu. Time: 21:00. Cost: Free. Tel: 971 338 838. DJ Jonathan Grey Every Thu, Sat From: Thursday, June 18, 2009 To: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 At Atzaró, Carretera San Juan km 15, Santa Eulària des Riu. Time: 21:00. Cost: Free. Tel: 971 338 838. Mallorca: Alcudia Exhibitions & Art Sa Bassa Blanca Museum - Fundación Yannick y Ben Jakober Every day Set in a beautiful landscape, the private cultural foundation Jakober was created in 1993 by the British artist couple Ben Jakober and Yannick Vu. The main houses the Karlweis Wing, where the largest collection in the world of paintings, sculptures and drawings by Domenico Gnoli are on show. There are also works by Fabrizio Plessi, Alan Rath, Miralda, Meret Oppenheim, Takis and Ben Jakober / Yannick Vu. The exhibition "NINS" offers not only interesting aspects of the art of the portrait painting from the 16th to the 19th century, it also shows the world of the children from the different periods. At Sa Bassa Blanca Museum, Finca Sa Bassa Blanca, Es Mal Pas, Alcudia. Times: Closed on Sundays, Mondays and public holidays. Tuesdays are open days with no entry fee for NINS and the Sculpture Park. From Wednesday to Saturday Guided tours by appointment only. Cost: 9 € one exhibition, 12 € two exhibitions and 15 € whole day voucher. Children up to 10 free. Tel: 971 549 880. Exhibition: Tomàs Horrach From: Monday, June 01, 2009 To: Sunday, July 12, 2009 At Casal de Can Fondo d’Alcúdia, carrer Serra 13. Time: Tuesday to Friday 9:00-14:00 and Saturdays 10:00-13:00; Wednesday to Friday 16:00-20:00. Tel: 971 547 375. Music: Live Music Live Music: Lisa Theunissen Every day Live music every night with South African singer Lisa Theunissen. At Teatre Pereira, calle Conde Roselló 3. Cost: Free. Tel: 971 304 432. Mallorca: Andratx Dance Performances Traditional Dances On: Saturday, July 04, 2009 A show by the prizewinning folklore group of Andratx - traditional dances and music. At Associació Cultural Sa Taronja, calle Andalucia 23. Time: 11:30-12:15. Cost: Free. Tel: 971 235 268. Exhibitions & Art Exhibition: Alice Celedón From: Friday, May 15, 2009 To: Sunday, July 12, 2009 Argentinian artist Alice Celedón shows her latest works in collage and acrylics. Location: Sa Taronja, calle Andalucía 23. Time: Wednesday to Friday from 17:00 to 21:00. Saturdays and Sundays 11:00 to 14:00 (or by appointment). Cost: Free. Tel: 971 235 268. Exhibition: "Myth of Childhood" From: Saturday, May 30, 2009 To: Sunday, July 26, 2009 The exhibition "Myth of Childhood" does not aim to analyze childhood from a historical or sociological point of view but instead strives to examine ways in which childhood is perceived and represented in contemporary art. It includes works of more than 15 international artists. At CCA Andratx, calle Estanyera 2. Times: Tuesday to Friday from 10:30 to 19:00. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10.30 to 16:00. Monday closed. Tel: 971 137 770. CCA Andratx Every day Located on the southside of the Tramontana Mountains only 30 minutes from Palma, the CCA Andratx art centre is dedicated to the creation and exhibition of contemporary art. To the general public it offers a unique cultural experience, whereas the studio program is open to national and international artists. This museum organises 3–4 international exhibitions per year, showing challenging artistic projects and experiments in a wide range of media. Location: CCA Andratx, calle Estanyera 2. Times: Tuesday to Friday from 10:30 to 19:00. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10.30 to 16:00. Monday closed. Tel: 971 137 770. Rosemary Marchetta: Secret Alphabets From: Friday, June 19, 2009 To: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 Exhibition showcasing drawings and engravings by North American Rosemary Marchetta. Location: Sa Taronja, calle Andalucía 23. Time: Wednesday to Friday from 17:00 to 21:00. Saturdays and Sundays 11:00 to 14:00 (or by appointment). Cost: Free. Tel: 971 235 268. Music: Classical & Opera Summer Concert: Camerata Deià Every day As part of the CCA Andratx Spring and Summer Concerts, Camerata Deià will be performing works by Haydn, Cavestany and Bruch. At CCA Andratx, calle Estanyera 2. Time: 21:00. Cost: €15. Tel: 971 137 770. Music: Live Music Summer Concert: Ensemble "La Cuarentena". Every day As part of the CCA Andratx Spring and Summer Concerts, the programme for this first performance includes: Ensemble "La Cuarentena" with Sergio Bustos (vocals) and Leo Juanes (guitar). Andean, Latin-American music and Tango. At CCA Andratx, calle Estanyera 2. Time: 21:00. Cost: €15. Tel: 971 137 770. Sport Yoga Classes at CCA Every Wed, Sat From: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 To: Saturday, August 22, 2009 Classes of Yoga in an environment of contemporary creation surrounded by nature. The classes are in charge of Derina – Mukunda Priya, expert in Yoga and Dharma Yoga in Great Britain and Majorca. Based in psychic force, the interior peace and total mental relaxation, the classes welcome people of all ages and yoga levels. To culminate one morning of exercise morning between the body and the mind, the CCA Café proposes a healthy natural breakfast. At CCA Andratx, C/ Estanyera 2. Cost: Class price per month (4 weeks): €80 per person, €60 for club members. Class price per week: €25 per person, €20 for club members. Yoga breakfast €6. Tel: 971 137 770. Mallorca: Costa D'en Blanes Community & Social Events Saturday Night Sound Session @ Mood Blue Bar Lounge Every Sat DJ & dancing every Saturday. Location: Mood Beach Bar, Costa D'en Blanes, Calvia, Mallorca. Time: 23:00 to the early hours. Contact: 971 676 456. Food A Touch of Asia Every Sat A special selection and menu “A Touch of Asia". Location: Mood Beach Bar, Costa D'en Blanes, Calvia, Mallorca. Time: from 20:00. Cost: €25 (3 courses) Contact: 971 676 456. Mallorca: Costitx Talks & Workshops Workshop: "Before dawn" Every Thu, Fri, Sat Through this relaxing trip across the firmament, you will discover the main stars and constellations, the Milky Way and its nebulas and you will learn how to find the pole star. At the Mallorca Planetarium, Camí de l'Observatori, 07144 Costitx. Time: 20:00. Tel: 971 513 344. Mallorca: Llucmajor Sport Dance Classes for Children 4-12 Every Sat Every Saturday. New modern dance classes for children ages 4-12. First class on Saturday 20th September is free for all. Classes are held in English and Spanish. Location: Colege Sant Bonaventura, Calle Convento 25, Time: 10:30-11:30. 07620, Llucmajor, Mallorca. Event Dates: For more info contact Julie: 661 942 180 or email medmodelsmallorca@hotmail.com. Mallorca: Magaluf Educational Classes Pickles Dance Studio: Children's Ballroom and Latin Every Sat Location: Pickles Dance Studio, Avenida Notario Alemany 1. 13:00-14:00. Cost €8 per child. See website for full details. Mallorca: Muro Family & Kids' Events El Laberinto Maze Fun Park Every day Something quite different. A maze that will test and amaze you. Be prepared to meet monsters of the night! Entertainment for kids, clowns, magicians and witches. Afternoon and night shows Times: 16:00 & 20:30. Great for families. Groups and private parties catered for. Location: Calle Anecs s/n, Playa de Muro, Mallorca. Contact: 971 893 190. Community & Social Events Independence Day at Palma Aquarium On: Saturday, July 04, 2009 Alumni and friends of American Universities in Mallorca organise to this visit and picnic at the Palma Aquarium. Bring a dish to share. At Palma Aquarium, Manuela De Los Herrerosi Sora 21, Can Pastilla. Cost: Reduced entrance fee adults €12.95, kids €9.90. Please RSVP by Friday, July 3th on 669 888 932 or 609 144 667. Dance Performances "Made in Spain" Show Every Sat Dinner-Show with dance performances covering a wide range of styles at Es Folgueró, one of the most important halls of the island. At Es Folgueró, Autopista Palma-Santanyí, exit 10. Time: 20:00-23:45. Cost: €49, €79; €32 show only. Tel: 971 265 260. Exhibitions & Art Various Collections Every day Location: Ses Voltes, Parc de la Mar s/n. Palma de Mallorca. Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00-20:30. Sunday and public holidays 10:00-13:45. Contact: 971 728 739. Museu de Mallorca Every day Permanent exhibtion. Prehistory, archeology, medieval and contemporary art. Location: Calle Portella, 5. Palma de Mallorca. Casal Balaguer Every day Art centre. Location: Calle Uniò, 3. Palma de Mallorca. Times: Monday - Friday 11:00-13:30 then 17:30-20:30. Saturdays 11:00-13:30. Museu Krekovic Every day Permanent exhibition of paintings. Location: Calle Ciutat de Quètaro, 3. Palma de Mallorca. Times: Monday - Friday 09:30-13:00 then 15:00-18:00. Saturday 10:30-13:00. Gabriel Vanrell Every day Permanent exhibition, Fondo de pintura de la Galería. Location: Calle Tous i Maroto, 1. Palma de Mallorca. Times: 10:30-13:30 then 16:30-20:30. . CaixaForum Every day Built at the beginning of the 20th century by the great Catalan architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner, the four-story building's sculpted facade is the best example of modernism on the island. Today the home of the CaixaForum Palma, the building's interiors have been restored to house a contemporary art library, changing exhibitions and a collection of works by local painter Anglada Camarasa. Location: Caixaforum Palma, Plaça Weyler 3. Time: Monday to Saturday 10:00-21:00, Sundays & holidays 10:00-14:00. Cost: Free. Tel. 971 178 500. Palau March Museum Every day Within the historical centre of Palma de Mallorca, you will discover the Palau March Museum, right beside the Cathedral and Almudaina Palace. The Museum exhibits exceptional contemporary collections, containing sculptures by Rodin, Chillida and Henry Moore among others, an 18th Century NeapolitanNativity Scene, one of the latest wall murals by Josep Maria Sert. As well as Salvador Dali's remarkable Collection of lithographs: Alchemy and Eternity. Bibliophilyand Art: Bartolomé March Foundation's treasures and books from the 12th & 16th centuries. The Palace has also a room showcasing a unique Majorcan Cartography collection. All this is integrated within the exceptional design of March Palace, built in 1945. A walk along Carrer Palau Reial provides a fascinating insight into Palma, past and present. Location: Carrer Palau Reial, 18. Palma de Mallorca. Contact: 971 711 122. Times: Monday-Friday (November-March) 10:00-17:00. Monday -Friday (April-October) 10:00-18:30. Saturdays 10:00-14:00. Closed on Sundays and the following holidays: 1st& 6th January, 5th& 6th April, 1stOctober, 6th 8th25th 26th December. Alselm Kiefer- Works of the Grothe Collection Every day Location: Es Baluard. Museum of Contemporary and Modern Art Plaça Porta de Santa Catalina 10 - 07012, Palma de Mallorca. Times: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00-23:00. Monday closed. Cost: €6 reduced €4.50. Contact: 971 908 200. Exhibition: J.M. Brazam From: Friday, June 05, 2009 To: Monday, August 03, 2009 "Registros de la Simetría Brazamiana" by Juan Manuel Brazam. This exhibition showcases 60 paintings from 2001 until 2006. The artist understands symmetry as a form of beauty and truth, on the base of the Greek concept of beauty. At Riskal, Galería Atalaya, calle Son Serra Parera 3. Open from Monday to Thursday 10:00-14:00 and 17:00-20:00. Fridays and Saturdays 10:00-14:00 and 17:00-21:00. Sundays 10:00-14:00, holidays closed. Cost: Free. Tel: 971 664 984. Exhibition: Ross Abrams From: Thursday, May 21, 2009 To: Saturday, July 18, 2009 American craftsman Ross Abrams had an unerring eye for form and perspective. His work, while being very attentive to detail, has at times an almost Zen-like simplicity: there is more there than what he has brought to visible life with strokes of the brush or pencil. Such an effect can only be achieved through innate talent combined with acquired skills and years of experience. At Museu Krekovic, calle Ciutat de Quètaro 3. From Monday to Friday 9:30-13:00 then 15:00-18:00. Saturdays 10:30-13:00. Tel: 971 219 606. Exhibition: "Self as Subject and Object" From: Friday, June 05, 2009 To: Friday, July 17, 2009 Artist Diana Coca conceives the body as a "performative existence" within the cultural framework, making the bodies metaphors of the society they belong to. At SKL Gallery, Costa Santa Creu 8. Tel: 971 716 061. Exhibition: Charles Chaplin From: Thursday, June 11, 2009 To: Sunday, September 20, 2009 Photographs, extracts of movies, magazines and objects. This exhibition offers a fascinating journey through the life and work of Charles Chaplin. At CaixaForum Palma, Plaça Weyler 3. Times: Monday to Saturday 10:00-21:00, Sundays & holidays 10:00-14:00. Cost: Free. Tel. 971 178 500. Exhibition: "Shadows" by Montserrat Soto From: Thursday, June 18, 2009 To: Friday, July 31, 2009 This photographic exhibition reflects the outskirts of some cities. The works mark the identity of left in these places by the different types of immigration they contain, creating a new cultural identity. At Galeria Horrach Moyà, Catalunya 4. Tel: 971 731 240. Exhibition: "The Kenwood series" by Anthony Caro From: Friday, May 01, 2009 To: Saturday, August 15, 2009 Anthony Caro, born 1924, has played a pivotal role in the development of twentieth century sculpture. He currently exhibits some sculptures he created between 2003 and 2004 at Galeria Altair in Palma. Location: Galeria Altair, Sant Jaume 15. Tel: 971 716 282. Exhibition: "Legs, footprints of evolution" From: Friday, June 19, 2009 To: Sunday, August 30, 2009 The exhibition showcases 25 big photographs of the extremities of reptiles, amphibians, mammals, birds and fish. By German photographer Ingo Arndt, from GEO magazine. At Caixaforum Palma, Plaça Weyler 3. Time: Monday to Saturday 10:00-21:00, Sundays & holidays 10:00-14:00. Cost: Free. Tel. 971 178 500. Exhibition: "Barceló before Barceló" From: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 To: Sunday, September 27, 2009 At Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró, calle Joan de Saridakis 29. Times: From 16th May to 15th September: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-19:00; Sundays and Public Holidays 10:00-15:00. From 16th September to 15th May: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-18:00; Sundays and Public Holidays 10:00-15:00. Cost: general admission €6, admission residents €2, reduced €3. Tel: 971 701 420. "The renewal of the Mallorcan Landscape" From: Monday, June 01, 2009 To: Sunday, September 06, 2009 The works displayed are essential in the history of landscape painting by artists who offered a genuine and innovative perspective of the island’s landscape in the early 20th century. At Es Baluard, Museum of Contemporary and Modern Art, Plaça Porta de Santa Catalina 10. Times: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00-23:00. Monday closed. Cost: €6, reduced €4.50. Contact: 971 908 200. "Under the Snow" by Ilya Kabakov From: Thursday, June 11, 2009 To: Sunday, September 06, 2009 The exhibition includes 23 big pictures of an asphyxiating world of snow interrupted by surfaces of different sizes, showing persons and wasted landscapes. At Es Baluard, Museu d'Art Modern i Contemporani de Palma, Plaça Porta Santa Catalina 10. Times: 1st October-15th June, Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00. 16th June-20th September, Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 21:00; Fridays & Saturdays of July and August until 00:00. Cost: €6, €4 temporary exhibition. Reduced €4,50 and €3. Tel: 971 908 200. Exhibition: Juli Ramis meets Picasso, Poliakoff, de Staël and Lam From: Sunday, June 21, 2009 To: Sunday, September 20, 2009 Juli Ramis was an important contemporary artist of Majorca. This exhibition shows works that represent the whole artistic career of Ramis, including as well works of artists that had an influence on him. At Es Baluard, Museu d'Art Modern i Contemporani de Palma, Plaça Porta Santa Catalina 10. Times: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 21:00; Fridays & Saturdays of July and August until 00:00. Cost: €6, €4 temporary exhibition. Reduced €4,50 and €3. Tel: 971 908 200. Exhibition: "Sport me baby" From: Thursday, June 18, 2009 To: Friday, July 31, 2009 Artist Marcelo Viquez presents four photographs and a video expressing the irony of his own personal interpretation. This photography exhibition is part of PalmaPhoto. At Galería Kewenig, Sant Feliu s/n. Times: Monday to Friday 11:00-14:00 and 16:30-20:30. Saturdays 11:00-14:00. Cost: Free. Tel: 971 716 134. Exhibition: "We got it" From: Thursday, June 18, 2009 To: Monday, September 14, 2009 The photographs of Antoni Bernad invite spectators to immerse themselves into the fascinating universe of fashion. During his 45 years of dedication to fashion and portrait photography, Antoni Bernad has worked for the best magazines in the world, consolidating himself as one of the most sought-after photographers in editorial photography. This exhibition is part of PalmaPhoto. At Aba Art, Plaza Porta Santa Catalina 21. Times: Monday to Saturday 11:00-14:00 and 17:00-20:30. Cost: Free. Tel: 971 717 835. Exhibition: "Vietnam" From: Thursday, June 18, 2009 To: Saturday, September 05, 2009 Hans-Christian Schink is one of the most outstanding representatives of contemporary landscape photography. The "Vietnam" series consists of photos taken during his trip to the country in 2005. This exhibition is part of PalmaPhoto. At Kunstmann, Sant Feliu 18. Times: Monday to Friday 11:00-14:00 and 17:00-20:00. Saturdays 11:00-14:00. Cost: Free. Tel: 971 495 327. Exhibition: "Assorted Cocktail" From: Thursday, June 18, 2009 To: Friday, July 31, 2009 Martin Parr is one of the great names in photography and was awarded the PhotoEspaña prize in 2008. His work focuses on social groups and lifestyles. This exhibition is part of PalmaPhoto. At Casal Solleric, Paseo del Born 27. Times: Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-14:00 and 17:00-21:00. Sundays and holidays 10:00-13:30. Cost: Free. Tel: 971 722 092. Exhibition: Xisco Bonnin From: Thursday, June 18, 2009 To: Friday, July 31, 2009 This exhibition showcases a selection of the latest works of Xisco Bonnín, co-founder of La Fabrica de Licors Arts Visuals and member of the ContraFoto group. Joan Fontcuberta, critic and art promoter, and Cecilia Paredes, whose works explore the sensual plane on which the body becomes confused with nature. This exhibition is part of PalmaPhoto. At Galeria Xavier Fiol, San Jaime 23 A. Times: Monday to Friday 10:00-14:00 and 17:00-20:00. Saturdays 10:00-14:00. Cost: Free. Tel: 971 718 914. Exhibition: "Person. Human presence in contemporanean photography " From: Thursday, June 18, 2009 To: Friday, July 31, 2009 This exhibition brings together the works of various contemporanean artists such as Helena Almeida, Amador, Aina Perelló, Pilar Albarracín, Carmela Garcia... This exhibition is part of PalmaPhoto 2009. At Galeria Maior, Can Sales 10. Times: Monday to Friday 11:00-14:00 and 17:00-20:00. Saturdays 11:00-14:00. Cost: Free. Tel: 971 728 098. Exhibition: René Peña From: Thursday, June 18, 2009 To: Friday, July 31, 2009 René Peña is part of the boom in Cuban photography that has been growing since the early 1990s. His international audience spans basically Havana and the United States where his work in the 1996 exhibition "The voluble face of reality" was wildly acclaimed. This exhibition is part of PalmaPhoto. At Galeria Joan Guaita Art, Verí 10. Times: Monday to Friday 10:00-14:00 and 17:00-20:00. Saturdays 11:00-14:00. Cost: Free. Tel: 971 715 989. Exhibition: "Homework" From: Thursday, June 18, 2009 To: Monday, August 10, 2009 Artist Blanca Pérez-Portabella stands formally between the art of objects and photography. She shows fragments and objects from everyday life working more from containment than from emotion, as she is not interested in swift seduction or immediate stimulation. This exhibition is part of PalmaPhoto 2009. At Sala Pelaires, calle Pelaires 5. Times: Monday to Friday 10:00-13:30 and 16:30-20:00. Saturdays 10:00-13:30. Cost: Free. Tel: 971 723 696. Exhibition: "Caragols" From: Thursday, June 18, 2009 To: Friday, July 31, 2009 Nude painting in black and white. Snails appear in all the photographs, sliding over the skin of the models. This contact might seem disgusting but it can also arouse unusual sensations after one has overcome the initial phase. At Galeria Ferran Cano, calle Forn de la Gloria 12. Tel: 971 714 067. Exhibition: "20 years is nothing", Mordillo From: Thursday, June 18, 2009 To: Sunday, September 06, 2009 This is the most important retrospective exhibition that has ever been held to showcase the works and the figure of Guillermo Mordillo, one of the world's most international graphic humourists. His creations have crossed frontiers and have been published in hundreds of countries. At Casal Solleric, Paseo del Born 27. Times: Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-14:00 and 17:00-21:00. Sundays and holidays 10:00-13:30. Cost: Free. Tel: 971 722 092. Exhibition: "Acuarelas" by Jaime Colorao From: Thursday, July 02, 2009 To: Saturday, August 08, 2009 Jaime Colorao's work is characterized by the use of colour and calligraphy in a free hand style of abstract forms, using many different techniques ranging from oil painting to watercolours, digital photography, prints… His sometimes minimalist work reflects joviality and simplicity, being the result of an inner-search that takes form on the canvas. The inauguration is on July 2nd at 19:30. At Rialto Living, Sant Feliu 3C. Times: Monday to Saturday 10:00-20:30. Cost: Free. Tel: 971 713 331. Film Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Every day Decepticon forces return to Earth on a mission to take Sam Witwicky prisoner, after the young hero learns the truth about the ancient origins of the Transformers. At Cinema Porto Pi Centro, Avenida Gabriel Roca 54, 07015 Palma de Mallorca. Showing at 16:00, 19:00 and 22:00. Tel: 971 405 500. Music: Classical & Opera La Traviata On: Saturday, July 04, 2009 Opera in three acts by G. Verdi. The italian libretto is based on Alexandre Dumas's La Dame aux Camélias and is written by Francesco Maria Piave. At Castell de Bellver, Camilo José Cela s/n. Time: 22:00. Cost: €15. Tel: 971 730 657. Music: Jazz, Blues & Country Cafè Barcelona - Live Jazz, Blues & Flamenco Every day Live music seven nights a week. A mixed bag of jazz, blues and flamenco performers. Location: Cafè Barcelona, 5 carrer Dels Apuntadors, Palma, Mallorca. Time: Most live performances start at 22:30. Cost: cover charge of €4. Contact: 971 713 557. Blue Jazz Club: Palma Jazz Quintet On: Saturday, July 04, 2009 Jazz concert. Location: Blue Jazz Club, Hotel Saratoga, Paseo Mallorca 6, Palma. Time: 23:00-01:00. Contact: 971 727 240. Live Music: We R Coming On: Saturday, July 04, 2009 At Jazz Voyeur Club, Apuntadors 5. Time: from 22:30. Cost: Free. Tel: 971 720 780. Music: Live Music Aperitif with Live Music Every Sun, Sat Enjoy a relaxed aperitif accompanied by live music. Every Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Location: Riskal, Calle Son Serra Parera, 3 07010 Palma de Mallorca. Times: from 12:00. Contact: 971 717 455. Amaral in Concert On: Saturday, July 04, 2009 The Spanish pop duo Amaral will be presenting their fifth album "Gato Negro, Dragon Rojo" in Palma. Eva Amaral and Juan Aguirre have sold more than two million copies of their 5 albums and have won several awards. At Plaza de Toros, Avenida Arquitecte Gaspar Bennàzar 32. Time: 22:00. Cost: €26 (advance), €30; available from Servicaixa. DJ's - Miami Jazz Cafe Every Fri, Sat Every Friday & Saturday. The best music chill-out and deep house. At Miami Jazz Café, Riskal Complex, Son Serra Parera 3. Time: 23:00. Tel: 971 253 965. Concert on the street On: Saturday, July 04, 2009 By the Municipal Music Band of Palma. At Plaça de Pius XII, Can Pastilla. At 19:00. Cost: Free. Music: Rock, Pop & Soul Garito: "Vamos a bailar música casa" Every Sat Every Saturday at 00:00. At Garito, Dársena Can Barbara. Tel: 971 736 912. Theatre & Shows Nightly Spectaculars - Buffon's Cafe Theater Every day Sa Botiga de Buffon's Cafe Theater brings you a different show every night after enjoying a meal. Theater, poetry, music, magic and more. Dinner from 20:30 then shows start at 22:30. No admittance once the show has started. Location: Calle Valldargent 29, Palma, Mallorca. Contact: 660 419 673 or email sabotigadebuffons@buffons.net. Cirque Bouffon: Angell From: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 To: Sunday, July 12, 2009 Don’t miss Cirque Bouffon's new show "Angell"! The show combines artistic circus, humour, music, theatre and dance and features 12 outstanding artists and musicians under the direction of former Cirque du Soleil member, Frederic Boul Zipperlin. At Parc de la Mar, Palma. Time: Wednesday to Friday 20:30, Saturdays at 18:00 & 21:00, Sundays at 18:00. Cost: adults €19, children €12. Tickets available from Servicaixa. "Product" On: Saturday, July 04, 2009 A young actress is asked by a film producer to play the starring role in his next project: an action film that mixes a love story with Islamic terrorism. In the film, the leading lady falls in love with a young Al-Qaeda member. At Teatre Principal, calle Riera 2. Time: 21:30. Cost: €12. Tel: 902 332 211. Walks & Visits The courtyards of Palma - Guided Tours From: Saturday, June 06, 2009 To: Saturday, July 11, 2009 This route gives you access to the patios of Palma, this cultural legacy that is a hallmark of the city. Over 130 outings are organised between the 6th June and the 11th July, distributed between two possible routes: one that covers the most emblematic patios of the Upper Part of the city and another for the patios in the Lower Part. The route lasts for approximately 2 hours and explanations are given by specialised guides. If you are interested in these routes, please go to the registration and reservation point at carrer de Sant Domingo, 11 —next to Plaça de Cort, or call 971 720 720. Mallorca: Portals Nous Talks & Workshops Mallorca Ladies Club - Weekly Computer Workshop Every day Learn more about your computer and learn how to use your software efficiently by a fully qualified programmer and Top European analyst on a weekly basis. See website for details. Mallorca: Puigpunyent Music: Jazz, Blues & Country Puigpunyent Jazz Festival From: Friday, July 03, 2009 To: Saturday, July 04, 2009 The 4th edition of this jazz festival will feature concerts by Sheela Gathright, Manfred Kullmann and other jazz bands. At the Town Hall square. Time: 22:00. Mallorca: San Agustin Family & Kids' Events 1st Mallorca Scouts Every Sat Meet every Saturday morning at the Baleares International School, Calle Cabo Mateu Coch, 17 07015 San Agustin, Palma de Mallorca. Contact: Stephen Baggaley 971 703 789 or steve@go-logo.net. Sport Ballet/Tap/Jazz/Singing/Mime Every Sat Every Saturday for ages 5-8. Location: Elite Fitness Club, San Agustin, above Eroski, Mallorca. Time: 12:00-13:30. Cost: €13. Contact: 620 107 302. Ballet Every Sat Every Saturday for ages 8 & over. Location: Elite Fitness Club, San Agustin, above Eroski, Mallorca. Time: 13:30-14:15. Cost: €7. Contact: 620 107 302. Tap Every Sat Every Saturday for ages 8 & over. Location: Elite Fitness Club, San Agustin, above Eroski, Mallorca. Time: 14:15-14:45. Cost: €5. Contact: 620 107 302. Jazz/Hip-Hop Every Sat Every Saturday for ages 8 & over. Location: Elite Fitness Club, San Agustin, above Eroski, Mallorca. Time: 14:45-15:30. Cost: €7. Contact: 620 107 302. Singing Every Sat Every Saturday for ages 8 & over. Location: Elite Fitness Club, San Agustin, above Eroski, Mallorca. Time: 15:30-16:00. Cost: €5. Contact: 620 107 302. Drama Every Sat Every Saturday for ages 8 & over. Location: Elite Fitness Club, San Agustin, above Eroski, Mallorca. Time: 16:00-17:00. Cost: €8. Contact: 620 107 302. Family & Kids' Events English Speaking Play Group Every day Run by a qualified and experienced kindergarten teacher. Curricular games and activities including dance, music, cooking and art. Contact: Ria 971 642 221 or 646 883 844. Theatre & Shows Medieval Show Every Thu, Fri, Sat Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Welcome to the royal court of King Sancho, and to this splendid day of festivities. The noble king has invited six fearless knights from nearby kingdoms to compete in the battle games along with his own brave champion. The servants of the royal household have been most excited preparing a hearty three course banquet for your delight served in the medieval fashion of this year of our lord 1311. Location: Carretera de Sóller, Km. 10 07193 Palmanyola, Mallorca. Cost: Adults €45, Children €22.50 (20% discount for residents). Contact: 900 200 500. info@medievalshow.com Mallorca: Son Caliu Educational Classes Spanish Lessons Every day Spanish lesson will be starting early August in Son Caliu. Small group lessons, day-times or evenings, for beginners, intermediate and advanced with a qualified teacher. Cost is just €8 per hour. For more information call Heather 608 069 445. Sport Mallorca Ladies Club - Spinning Classes Every Wed, Sat Fat burn spinning classes have been reduced for the summer to Wednesday and Saturday. Location: Viva Sports, Son Caliu. Time: 09:30. First class free to try it out. Contact Sandra on 639 564 031 Exhibitions & Art Municipal Museum of Ciutadella Every day Originally built as a fortress, the Bastio de Sa Font was renovated as a museum in the mid 1990's. Collections include Iron Age skulls, Roman coins and jewellery. Location: Plaça de sa Font s/n de Ciutadella. Times: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-14:00. Tel: 971 380 297. Music: Classical & Opera Organ Concerts in Santa Maria Church Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday, May 01, 2009 To: Saturday, October 31, 2009 The church of Santa Maria was built in the XVIIIth century over the foundations of a XIIIth century Gothic Church. The inside designed by the Italian artist Giuseppe Chiesa is Neogothic in style and boasts an organ of great instrumental and artistic quality, built by the Swiss Joan Kyburz and adorned by the Maó sculpture Francesc Comas. At Santa Maria church, Plaza de la Catedral 42. Time: 11:00. Cost: Free. Music: Jazz, Blues & Country Jazzbah Every day Located in Ciutadella Port, Jazzbah is a live music and club, playing funky jazz beats, house and rare grooves. Located in Plaça de Sant Joan 3. From 20:00 until late, with free entry. Menorca: Es Castell Walks & Visits Fort Malborough Every day Fort Malborough was built by the British in the late 18th century and was named after Sir John Churchill, the Duke of Malborough. Now open as a museum, this fascinating seven-sided building was subject to many attacks but amazingly was never destroyed. Guided tours last for approximately 1 hour. Location: Cala Sant Esteve. Times: June-October: Tuesday-Saturday 9:30-20:30; Sundays&Mondays 9:30-15:00. April, May, November and December: Tuesday-Sunday 9:30-15:00. January, February and March closed. Tel: 971 360 462. Community & Social Events Mahon Casino Every day Every night. Menorca's only casino is situated on the harbour front of Mahon. Gaming tables include blackjack, poker (caribbean stud) and roulette. A restaurant is on site for those wishing to dine, plus there is a bar area with comfy sofas. Passport identification is required, there is a €3 entrance fee for first time visitors. Location: Moll de Llevant, 287, Mahon, Menorca. Contact: 971 364 962 Exhibitions & Art Museum of Menorca Every day This Archaeology museum is located in an old Franciscan monastery, a late 17th century Baroque building. The heritage preserved by this centre is an invitation to take a journey through the history of the island of Menorca by means of the materials discovered. The collections are distributed over three floors. At Museum of Menorca, Avenida Doctor Guardia. Times: From 1st April to 31st October: Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-14:00/18:00-20:30, Sundays 10:00-14:00. From 1st November to 30th March: Tuesday to Friday 9:30-14:00, Saturdays & Sundays 10:00-14:00. Cost: €2,40 and €1,20 (reduced); free on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings. Tel: 971 350 955. Local Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza markets taking place today Mercat de Sant Francesc: Second-Hand Every Sat Popular second-hand outdoor market. Ideal for seekers of curiosities. At the Ses Eres garden, Sant Francesc Xavier. Time: from 11:00 to 14:00. Mercat de Sant Francesc Every day Time: from 10:00 to 14:00. Mercat des Pujols Every day Time: from 20:00 to 24:00. Mercat de La Savina Every day Time: from 11:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 24:00. Artistic Market in Sant Ferran Every Fri, Sat Time: from 19:00 to 24:00. Mercat de San Carlos Every Sat Hippy market open 10:00 until late. Mercat de Santa Eulalia Every Sat Artisan market at S'Alemna Way open 10:00-22:00 May to October. Mercat de Santa Eulalia Every Sat Flea Market at Ramblas, starts at 10:00. Mercat de Alaro Every Sat Traditional Spanish market selling fruit, vegetable, clothes and gifts. Open 08:00-14:00 in the centre of the town. Mallorca: Buger Mercat de Buger Every Sat Traditional Spanish market open 08:00-14:00 in the centre of the town. Mallorca: Bunyola Mercat de Bunyola Every Sat Traditional Spanish market selling fruit, vegetables, clothes and gifts. Open 08:00-14:00 in the centre of the town. Mallorca: Cala Rajada Mercat de Cala Rajada Every Sat Traditional Spanish market open 08:00-14:00 in the centre of the town. Mercat de Campos Every Thu, Sat Traditional Spanish market open 08:00-14:00 in the centre of the town. Mallorca: Costitx Mercat de Costitx Every Sat Traditional Spanish market open 08:00-14:00 in the centre of the town. Mercat de Rastro Every Sat Flea market at Avinguda Gabriel Alomar i Villalonga. Open 08:00–14:00. Mercat de Slutty Catalina Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Fresh fruit and vegetable market held in Placa Navegacio. Open Monday to Saturday 07:00-14:00. Mercat de Rambla Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Flower stalls at Passieg de la Rambla. Open Monday to Friday 08:00–14:00 and 17:00-20-00 and Saturday 08:00–14:00. Mercat de Pere Garau Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Livestock market at Placa Pere Garau. Open Monday to Saturday 07:00-14:00. Mercat de Olivar Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Fresh produce at Plaza Olivar near Placa d'Espanya. Open Monday to Saturday 07:00-14:00. Mercat de Arsanal Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Craft market at Placa Major. Open Monday to Saturday 10:00-14:00 in summer and Fridays and Saturdays only in winter. Mercat de Llotja del Peix Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Fish market at Es Moll de Pescadors. Open Monday to Saturday from 06:00. Mercat de Santa Eugenia Every Sat Fresh fruit and vegetables, clothing and gifts on sale 08:00-14:00 in the centre of the town. Mercat de Santanyi Every Wed, Sat Traditional Spanish market open 08:00-14:00 in the centre of the town. Mercat de Soller Every Sat Traditional Spanish market open 08:00-14:00 in the centre of the town. Mercat de Ciutadella Every Sat Fruit, vegetable, clothes and gifts on sale 08:00-14:00 in the centre of the town. Mercat de Ferrerias Every Sat Traditional Spanish market open 08:00-14:00 in the centre of the town. Mercat de Mahon Every Sat Traditional Spanish market open 08:00-14:00 in the centre of the town. |