Algarvian chanteuse Viviane is in a concert today with Algarve Orchestra at 22h @ Vilamoura Casino, 18th December 2010

Chanteuse Viviane is in a concert today, 18th December 2010 with Algarve Orchestra at 22h @ Vilamoura Casino.

Hits from Viviane’s career, traditional Xmas songs and music by Ary dos Santos and Zeca Afonso.

Meal and concert €40. Recommended!

Saturday 18^th December 2010, 22h

Venue: Casino de Vlilamoura

Location: 8126-908 Quarteira

Tel.: + 351 289 310 000

E-mail: casinovilamoura@solverde.pt

Google map:

Tickets: At the venue €40 with meal

Links & Notes:

Viviane:

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Wine and Sculpture @ Quinta dos Vales in Estômbar: Open day 5th December 2010

The Open Day at Quinta dos Vales begins at 11:00 and finishes at 18:00.

Quinta dos Vales in Estômbar is much more than a winery. And not for the first time invites you to it’s free ‘Open Day’. Recommended!

In addition to the presentation of new wines and its original sculptures, the “Pedro Frias Band” & friends will also be present with their lovely music.

Others invited will display chocolate, bread, regional cakes and sweets, locally produced sausages, meats and cheeses. All for your pleasure.

It is worth noting that the wines produced at Quinta dos Vales have been won prizes at different competitions and have recently been distinguished as the best wine in the Algarve.

Prepare to enjoy a great day out!

Situated next to Estombâr and close to Portimão & Praia da Rocha (10 min drive) is Quinta dos Vales.

Sunday 5^th December 2010, 11:00 – 18:00

Venue: Quinta dos Vales

Location: Sitio dos Vales,

8400-031 Estombâr, Algarve, Portugal

GPS: 37º08’ 59.01’’N 8º28’35.83’’W

Tel: (+351) 282 431 036

google map

Tickets: Free entry this day only.

Contact Quinta dos Vales to arrange visits and price for visits on other dates.

Links & Notes:

Quinta dos Vales

On Tripadvisor

Pedro Frias band

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What’s On in the Algarve in December 2010 ?

Xmas in the Algarve is a great idea. Being next to a lovely beach at Xmas is both relaxing and thrilling. New Year’s Eve is both spectacular and great fun.

Prepare to start the New Year in style! And remember there is more to the Algarve than Sun, Sea and Sand!

- Choir Music Festival (Portimão)

- Portuguese Rock band ‘UHF’ in concert (Olhão)

- Amateur Fado Competition (Portimão)

- Ballet ‘The Nutcraker’ (Portimão)

- City of Portimão Car Rally Championship (Portimão)

- World Artistic Roller Skating Championship (Portimão)

- Christmas Concerts (Albufeira, Faro, São Brás de Alportel, Tavira)

- Painting & Sculpture Exhibitions (Several Locations)

- European Cross Country Championships (Albufeira)

- Medieval Paderne Fair (Paderne)

- New Year Eve Parties and Celebrations (Albufeira, Portimão, Lagos & other locations )

- Ballet ‘Coppelia’ (Faro)

- Christmas Fair (Faro, Ferragudo, São Brás de Alportel, Tavira)

- Jazz concert with Peter King (Faro)

- Christmas Choir Concert (Lagos)

- Experimental Dance & Video concert ‘Planalto’ (Lagos)

- Jazz concert with Cindy Blackman Quartet (Faro)

- Half-Marathon (Lagos)

- Handicrafts Fair (Lagos)

- Schumman song and Piano Recital (Lagoa)

- ‘The Swing Thing’ Jazz Quartet (São Brás de Alportel)

- Piano Concert with Joana Gama (Almancil)

- Michael Jackson dance tribute show (Vilamoura)

- Viviane and Algarve Orchestra Christmas Concert (Vilamoura)

- Algarve Orchestra in Concert (Tavira)

- Music in the Churches concerts (Tavira)

- Portugal to Dakar challenge (Tavira)

And a lot more is taking place this month!

Obtain the Algarve What’s On Guide in hard copy at Faro Airport (in the Tourist Office) and in all Tourist Offices throughout the Algarve or you can download it from here:

What’s On in the Algarve in December 2010

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

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Downhill Cycling and Walking in the Algarve can be arranged!

Love to cycle or walk in the Algarve? It can be arranged. Come and enjoy lovely Algarve countryside!

More Mountain Biking Videos >>

Links & Notes:

Cycling tours in the Algarve

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What’s On in the Algarve in November 2010

The Algarve is alive with activity in November! However, if relaxation and stress free living is what you need then this is the ideal place to visit.

Whilst the backdrop is some of the most beatirful and unspoilt beaches in the World there is more to the Algarve than Sun, Sea and Sand!

- Classical Music with Ching-Yun Hu and Algarve Orchestra (Faro/Portimão)

- Portuguese singer Samuel Úria (Portimão)

- Michael Jackson Dance Tribute (Praia da Rocha)

- Painting exhibitions (several locations in the Algarve)

- World Championship in Artistic Roller Skating (Portimão)

- Algarve Casinos Rally (Portimão,Praia da Rocha, Monchique)

- Saint Martin’s Fair (Portimão)

- Cinema at TEMPO: Film by Portuguese Director João Botelho: O Filme do Desassossego (Portimão)

- Classical music: Concert ‘Suite das Descobertas’ with Orchestra do Algarve (Lagos)

- Fado Competion ‘Lagos City’ (Lagos)

- Concert by the Choral Group of Lagos (Lagos)

- Timo Dillner drawings and Painting Exhibition (Lagos)

- ‘Perfume de Tango’ show by the Mariel Martinez Tango Quintet (Lagos)

- Commemorations of the 550^th Anniversary of the death of Prince Henry (Lagos)

- 4th Organ Festival Faro 2010 (Faro)

- Portuguese singer Rita RedShoes in Concert (Faro)

- ‘Ossónoba’ Faro Choral Group Meeting (Faro)

- Acoustic Bands Concert: ‘Bands from Here’ @ Teatro Lethes (Faro)

- Alentejo Folk Music Evening (Albufeira)

- Jazz Evening: ‘Jazz with Everything’ (Lagos)

- Classical Music with the Consort Al-Gharb (São Brás de Alportel)

- Fado Evening (São Brás de Alportel)

- 26thYouth Accordionist Festival (São Brás de Alportel)

- Painting and Art Exhibitions (Several Locations)

- 80 KM Mountain Bike Marathon (São Brás de Alportel)

- Aljezur Sweet Potato Festival (Aljezur)

- ‘Ten Monumental British Sculptures’ (Vilamoura)

- Church Music Concerts (Tavira)

- Korean ‘Laboratory Dance Project and Jeon Mi Sook (Olhão)

And a lot more is taking place this month!

Obtain the Algarve What’s On Guide in hard copy at Faro Airport (in the Tourist Office) and in all Tourist Offices throughout the Algarve or you can download it from here:

What’s On in the Algarve in November 2010

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

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Come and see ‘Alzirinha’ at the Marina of Portimão – next to Praia da Rocha, Algarve!

Stay at Algarve Holiday Studio: all the amenities in a quiet location! All at the right price too! Contact us for further details!

Suggestions on what to do & where to go supplied free of charge!

We want you to enjoy your stay and come back to visit us!

Venue: Jardins da Rocha

Address: Avenida das Comunidades V-3,

Praia da Rocha,

8500-309 Portimão,

Algarve - Portugal

Tel.: 00 44 (0) 798 659 6572

e-mail: algarve_holiday@yahoo.co.uk

See location in Google map: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&t=h&msa=0&msid=107057708050506305966.00044e22b037142c0fe18&ll=37.118494,-8.541645&spn=0.004825,0.007575&z=17

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Remarkably talented jazz singer Jane Monheit is at Vilamoura Casino, 30 October 2010

The voice of the young Barbara Streisand with a touch of Ella Fitzgerald?

Jane Monheit in Concert, Saturday 30 October 2010, 22:30

Venue: Vilamoura Casino

Address:

8126-908 Quarteira

Portuga

Tel.: +351 289 310 000

E-mail: casinovilamoura@solverde.pt

Google map: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?t=h&hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=107057708050506305966.000493d1484c6a29b8eea&ll=37.074089,-8.115249&spn=0.005016,0.007607&z=17&iwloc=000493d1533ff9b518243

Tickets: 60€ (including dinner) at venue

Links & Notes:

Jane Monheit is an accomplished jazz vocalist that has collaborated with artists such as Michael Bublé, Ivan Lins, Terence Blanchard and Tom Harrell. She has received Grammy nominations for two of her recordings. (Wikipedia)

Official website: http://janemonheitonline.com/

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