Sunday 27 July 2008

What’s On in the Algarve in August 2008

You are invited to a month of Seafood Festivals, beach parties, cool music, photo exhibitions and much much more!

With so much to choose from which invitation will you accept?

A very exciting and entertaining month in Portimão, Praia da Rocha and in the whole of the Algarve !

You’ll find this leaflet in hard copy at Faro Airport (in the Tourist Office) and in all Tourist Offices in the Algarve or you can download it from here:

http://www.visitalgarve.pt/NR/rdonlyres/C53BB814-255A-481C-987D-79F16071DEDE/0/Guia_Agosto_08_online.pdf

Enjoy the Algarve! There is more to it than ‘Sun, Sea & Sand’!

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Wednesday 23 July 2008

Jesus Christ Superstar in Portimão throughout August 2008

The famous rock opera of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice tells the story of Jesus Christ through the eyes of Judas.

It comes to the magnificent Portimão Arena - Parque de Feiras e Exposições with performances every night throughout the month of August.

The show involves more than 50 actors, singers, dancers and musicians and is sung in Portuguese with subtitles in English and Spanish.

A great show - not to be missed!


Friday 1st to Sunday 31st of August, 10PM
Venue: Portimão Arena - Parque de Feiras e Exposições - Portimão

Tickets: €15 to €30

Tickets can be bought at the ticket office of the Portimão Arena at FNAC shops or online at http://www.plateia.iol.pt/ and http://www.ticketline.pt/

Location: Portimão Arena is an excellent exhibition centre easily accessible from the centre of Portimão by car or local bus. It’s within walking distance from Portimão’s Riverside Area. Location (Google Maps)

Links & Notes:

'Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Released as a double-album in 1970, it highlights the political and interpersonal struggles of Judas Iscariot and Jesus.' (Wikipedia)

Jesus Christ Superstar (youtube)

Jesuscristosuperstar.pt/multimedia
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Saturday 19 July 2008

Portimão’s Wine Festival is in Alvor, 18-20 July 2008

This weekend visit Alvor’s Riverside Area (Zona Ribeirinha) to re-discover Portuguese wine.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday - 18th to 20th July, 9PM - 1AM
Venue: Alvor Riverside Area


Entrance is free of charge and to take part in the wine tasting you only need spend €3 to buy a glass of wine. You can then taste as many wines as you wish free of charge!

Visitors can also experiment food that enhances the pleasure of wine with the scenic Ria de Alvor in the background.

Worth a visit don’t you think?


Location: Alvor Riverside area is the characterful riverfront harbour of the popular resort of Alvor. A quiet fishing village in days gone by. (Google Maps)

Links & Notes:

‘Portugal started to export its wines to Rome during the Roman Empire. Modern exports developed with trade to England after a treaty in 1703.' (Wikipedia)

Portimão Wine Festival (sensusvini)

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Friday 18 July 2008

‘Cuba – The Musical’ at the Municipal Auditorium, Portimão, Algarve, 25th July 2008

Expect a mix of drums and dances with great colour and at an exultant pace!

The show provides a tribute to the great Cuban musicians, composers and singers such as Benny Moré, Perez Prado, Pablo Milanés and Celia Cruz. Prepare to enjoy the mambo !

Friday 25 July, 10PM
Venue: Portimão’s Municipal Auditorium
Tickets: €12.50

Tickets are on sale during weekdays at the box office of Portimão’s Municipal Auditorium from 2PM to 8.30PM and on the day of the performance up until the start of the show.

Portimão’s Municipal Auditorium is excellent for musical events and is located in the centre of town (Avenida Miguel Bombarda; near Portimão’s main tourist office). It’s easily accessible from Praia da Rocha, Alvor, Monchique, Ferragudo, Carvoeiro, Lagoa, Armação de Pêra and Lagos.



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Links:

Beny (sometimes Benny) Moré is considered by many fans of Cuban music as the greatest Cuban singer of all time. He was gifted with an innate musicality and fluid tenor voice which he coloured and phrased with great expressivity. Moré was a master all the genres of Cuban music, including son montuno, mambo, guaracha, guajira, cha cha cha, Afro-Cuban, canción, guaguancó, and bolero.’ (Wikipedia)

Dámaso Pérez was a Cuban/Mexican bandleader and composer. He is commonly referred to as the "King of the Mambo".’ (Wikipedia)

Pablo Milanés Arias is a Cuban singer-songwriter and guitar player. He studied at a conservatory in Havana. He is considered one of the founders of the Cuban nueva trova, along with Silvio Rodríguez and Noel Nicola. A pianist and guitarist whose Brazilian like melodies set him apart from the raw style of Silvio Rodriguez.’ (Wikipedia)


Celia Cruz was a Cuban salsa singer, and was one of the most successful Cuban performers of the 20th century, with twenty-three gold albums to her name. She was renowned internationally as the "Queen of Salsa," as well as "La guarachera de Cuba".She spent most of her career living in New Jersey, and working in the United States and several Latin American’ countries.’ (Wikipedia)

Music clips
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Thursday 10 July 2008

Julio Iglesias in Concert, Portimão, 5th August, 2008

As part of his World Tour 2008, Julio will make his way to Portimão to sing such classics as "Manuela", "Quijote", "Me olvide de vivir", "Hey!", "Abrázame", "El amor", "Un canto a Galicia".

Tuesday 5th August, 10PM
Venue: Estádio Municipal de Portimão (Portimonense Football Stadium)
Estádio Municipal de Portimão is the stadium of Portimonense S.C.Located in Portimão, near the main tourist office (Avenida Zéca Afonso).
Tickets (€45- €120) can be bought at different outlets including online.
Notes:
'Julio Iglesias, the famous Spanish singer has sold over 300 million albums in 14 languages and released 77 albums. He has performed approximately 5,000 concerts.' (Wikipedia)


Links:
Julio Iglesias Official Web Site


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Portimão Riverside World Music - Inspired by the River Arade, 18th and 19th July 2008

Throughout the year there is a stream of cultural and musical activities taking place in Portimão’s Riverside Area. This is specially true during the Summer months.

This time we have 2 days inspired by the River Arade. Why not stroll down to the Riverside?

Friday 18th July, 2008

20.45 PM - Opening session with a short recital of poetry on the Arade River and introduction of participating bands
21.00 PM - “Marenostrum”, Algarvean Traditional Folk Band from Tavira
22.30 PM - “Zé Manel Martins” (Angolan music) / Projecto Atlântico – Launch of the new CD “Atlântico”, with the contribution from various musicians from different Portuguese-speaking countries.

Saturday 19th July, 2008

20.45 PM - Poetry recital inspired by the Arade River
21.00 - “Raspect” – Portuguese Reggae Band.
22.30 PM - “Forro Camaleão” – Brazilian capoeira music
Location: Porimão’s Riverside (Zona Ribeirinha) is at the entrance of Portimão when arriving from Parchal via the EN125 road. It is near the old neighbourhoods of Portimão: the prettiest and most character full part of town.


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Links:
‘The Arade is a river located in the Algarve, Portugal. It has its source in the Caldeirão mountain range, passes through the city of Silves and has its mouth into the Atlantic Ocean next to the city of Portimão.’ (Wikipedia)

Marenostrum

Zé Manel Martins

Forro Camaleão

Raspect


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Monday 7 July 2008

Something wonderful happens when you hear Freddy Cole, Sítio das Fontes, Estômbar, Algarve, 13th July, 2008


"Freddy has an impeccable sense of swing... he is, overall, the most maturely expressive male jazz singer of his generation, if not the best alive." The New York Times

"Gorgeous autumnal baritone, expressive phrasing and pitch-perfect feel for jazz standards, pop tunes and love ballads." People Magazine

Sunday 13th July, 10PM
Venue: Sítio das Fontes, Estômbar

Ticket prices: €25
Ticket sales and reservations: www.ticketline.pt
T: +351 707 234 234
Tickets can also be bought in shops of Fnac, Worten, Agências Abreu & Megarede

Note: Sítio das Fontes is a beautiful park area & an ideal tranquil place near Estômbar. Perfect for a picnic. Go to Estômbar and then follow the directions for Sítio das Fontes. The park has an amphitheatre that can be used to hold music concerts!



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Notes and links :

'The Freddy Cole Quartet (Cole on piano and vocals, with guitarist Randy Napoleon, drummer Curtis Boyd, and bassist Elias Bailey) regularly tours the US, Europe, the Far East and South America.' (Wikipedia)


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Sunday 6 July 2008

Vibrate to the sound of The Manhattan Transfer in Alvor, Algarve, 12th July, 2008

What better way to enjoy Summer than listening to The Manhattan Transfer in Alvor, Algarve.

Soul Food to go !

Saturday 12th July, 10PM

Venue: the Restinga Stadium in Alvor

Ticket prices: €25
Ticket sales and reservations: www.ticketline.pt
T: +351 707 234 234
Tickets can also be bought in shops of Fnac, Worten, Agências Abreu & Megarede


The Restinga Stadium is not just the football grounds of the Portuguese club Alvorense but is also a venue for music concerts. It’s next to Alvor’s beach. Within reach of Alvor’s Riverside. It’s easy to get to it by car or taxi from Praia da Rocha, Portimão or Alvor.


After the concert continue with an ‘after party’ at Sasha Beach (Praia da Rocha, next to the Marina

Notes and links :

The Manhattan Transfer is famous for mixing jazz, big band, and popular music styles. (Wikipedia)

Music by The Manhattan Transfer

'Soul Food to Go'

In Brazil, 2007 with Tim Hauser telling the story of the band!

‘Killer Joe’

‘Just Hang On’

‘Shaker Song’

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Saturday 5 July 2008

What’s On in the Algarve in July 2008

Cool Music, wine tasting, football, kite surfing, Sasha Summer Music Sessions, Bike meeting, Irish dance and lots more!

A very exciting and entertaining month in Portimão, Praia da Rocha and in the whole of the Algarve !

You’ll find this leaflet in hard copy at Faro Airport (in the Tourist Office) and in all Tourist Offices in the Algarve or you can download it from here:


Enjoy the Algarve! There is more to it than ‘Sun, Sea & Sand’!

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Thursday 3 July 2008

A great night of Ballet Flamenco: “Carmen Flamenca”


Spectacular music and dance in Portimão!

A memorable show interpreted by 4 musicians and 16 dancers + Juan de Juan ballet dancer from Compañia de António Canales.

Saturday 5th of July, 10.00PM,
Arade Pavilion (Centro de Congressos Arade Algarve – Pavilhão do Arade, Lagoa)
Ticket prices: €15.
Tickets on sale on the day from 6PM.

Note: Arade Pavilion (Centro de Congressos Arade Algarve – Pavilhão do Arade, Lagoa) is at Sítio da Passagem, Parchal, 8400 Lagoa
Tel. 282 424 660; Fax 282 381 246; E-mail: info@pavilhao-arade.com


Links
Carmen (Wikipedia)

Flamenco from "Torero", Juan de Juan

Carmen flamenco

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