The Jozami Collection at the Lazaro Galdiano Museum

http://www.flg.es/your-visit-to-the-museo-lazaro-galdiano


Exhibition: BETWEEN TIMES...

PRESENCES OF THE JOZAMI COLLECTION AT THE LAZARO GALDIANO MUSEUM

Curator: Diana B. Wechsler

OPENING: February 13, 2014

Venue: Lazaro Galdiano Museum
Serrano 122 Madrid

February 13 through May 12, 2014

The Lazaro Galdiano museum on Serrano is one of Madrid´s best kept secrets.

Once the private home of José Lázaro Galdiano (1862-1947) Spanish financier, journalist, publisher and art collector, who at the time of his death owned one of the largest and most significant art collections in Spain. Described in 1940 as "one of the greatest patrons of culture in nineteenth century Spain".

The building itself or palace is one of the few left in the Barrio Salamanca in Madrid, many of which have been torn down to make way for high rises. The corner of Serrano and Maria de Molina is where you can still find these original "palace homes". The Lazaro Galiano museum maintains its structure both inside and out. Across the street, the IE Business school, have kept most of the outside structure, but the insides have been butchered.



BETWEEN TIMES... PRESENCES OF THE JOZAMI COLLECTION AT THE LAZARO GALDIANO MUSEUM

The Jozami Collection consists in a vast selection of works of modern and contemporary art by artists from Argentina, other Latin American countries, and other places around the world. Initiated more than 35 years ago by Aníbal Yazbeck Jozami, it has grown in recent years with additional contributions by his wife Marlise Ilhesca. It is a collection that has taken shape through desire and passion and it is consolidated with every new acquisition as a markedly international aggregate of global aspirations coexisting with local tensions. Centering on diversity, it represents the perspectives of a contemporary humanism.

Between Times... is an exhibition produced of a selection of works of the Jozami Collection that comprises two main sections: Presences of the Jozami Collection at the MLG and Figuration and its Limits.

In Presences... each piece correlates-by adhesion or dissent-to the conditions of production and interpretation of its time. However, it is also interpreted from the present and with the interpretive conditions that this entails. With these considerations in mind, the pieces of the Jozami Collection, chosen for their pertinence to each one of the narrative themes in the halls of the Lazaro Galdiano Collection, are presented with an aim to activate the senses and convert the show into a thought-provoking space.

Intervention, convergence, analogy, quotation and parody are among the situations sought/provoked/evoked from this international contemporary art show featuring the Jozami Collection. It is an invitation to revisit the Lazaro Galdiano Museum with attention to the signals, interferences, and dialogues...in short, the presence of the pieces of the collection of this South American couple within the historical-artistic narrative of the showrooms in this Spanish museum.

Figuration and its Limits, the other section of Between Times... arises from the assumption that the arts offer other means of accessing the real and that we can progress with regard to some of the forms that these realities take on. This selection of works of the Jozami Collection offers an overview of the modern and contemporary figurations in the works from a series of artists from the Southern Cone, brought together through different micro-stories: that of the critical figurations (Lacámera, Vigo, Berni, Muniz, Schvarz, Espina, Sacco) and their metaphysical and surreal drifts (Batlle Planas, Forner, Xul Solar, Ducmelic, Aizenberg), that of the representations of space and landscape as marks of belonging (Sívori, Malharro, Figari, Quinquela Martín, Noé, Kuitca, Liliana Porter) and that of modern-style figurations on the frontiers of abstraction (Torres García, Gurvich, Pailós, Seoane, Hlito).

In Spanish, but will help you see the exhibition

Summer in Madrid 2013 "Veranos de la Villa".

Every year, Madrid organizes extensive cultural events in the city and in surrounding towns and villages.

Kick off date this year is Saturday the 6th of July LOS JARDINES DE SABATINI  on Saturday the 6th of July with the “Concierto de Aranjuez” by the Orchestra of the Community of Madrid (ORCAM).


Summer in #Madrid? #VeranosdelaVilla Here is the official link for the summer events in #summerMadrid http://goo.gl/X96kT

Madrid creates "Legacy Cities" for the promotion and protection of El Escorial, Aranjuez and Alcalá de Henares

Madrid boosts tourism of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Aranjuez and Alcalá de Henares consolidating the promotion and protection of these historical sites

The Community of Madrid has created the brand "Legacy Cities" to promote the three Unesco heritage sites of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Aranjuez and Alcalá de Henares

A “passport” will be offered to visitors allowing for  a reduction in the entry fee to monuments, discounts in shops and travel

The passport 'Legacy Cities'

The “Cities Legacy passport” will allow for special prices at museums and monuments, as well as at 157 commercial establishments, restaurants and hotels adhered to the program in the three municipalities with discounts from 5 to 10%. Renfe and the Madrid travel Consortium have also joined the initiative.

The “passport” will be sold both at the three Heritage site cities and at the office of Tourism of the City of Madrid, located in the Plaza Mayor.

The Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial became Unesco World Heritage in 1984. The city of Alcalá de Henares was declared a World Heritage site in 1998 and is home to Cervantes. Aranjuez Cultural was declared a World Heritage Unesco in 2001 whose Royal Palace and historical gardens are
unique.

All information on this program 'Legacy Cities' can be found on www.madrid.org / tourism, as well the websites of the various entities that are part of agreement.

Madrid celebrates 400 years of the 'Exemplary Novels' of Cervantes

The Cervantes Museum in Alcalá de Henares "Casa Natal de Cervantes" is hosting an exhibition on 12 short stories Miguel de Cervantes wrote in 1613


The exhibition is part of the program of activities "Night of the Books" to be celebrated on Abril 23.

400 years of exemplary novels can be seen at the Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes (C / Mayor, 48. Alcalá de Henares) from tomorrow, April 23, to October from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m to 6 p.m.

The exhibition brings together for the first time the complete Cervantes collections in the Community of Madrid´s libraries, as well as other
collections kept in Madrid.

Alcalá de Henares can be reached via train from Atocha Station.

Ara Malikian Performed Live From The Cortefiel Shop Window

Photos (copyleft) for Cortefiel by Jose Antonio Rojo  http://www.rojofoto.es

Violinist Ara Malikian spearheads “Talented People” initiative

http://gentecontalento.cortefiel.com/

The concert was video streamed today on social networking sites for fans of the brand and broadcast on a giant outdoor screen for the general public.

For one morning, the window of Cortefiel’s Gran Via store came to life as a stage for the famous Lebanese violinist, Ara Malikian. He will perform a repertoire of his favourite music to launch Cortefiels’ “Talented People”"Gente con Talento" initiative. Malikian is the star of this new campaign, just as chef Mario Sandoval and mountaineer and children’s storybook writer Araceli were for “Courageous People”.

“Talented People” is a Cortefiel initiative whereby they collaborate with role models with something to say. Cortefiel wants to democratise fashion, by telling stories with which everyday people can identify. Here, fashion and violin music come together to do just this.

Malikian believes that clothing, like music, “is a way of expressing our personalities. Our differences are what make us special, nobody has the right to criticise anyone”. And so, when speaking of the “Talented People” campaign, he says that “we all have talent, each in our own way, and it’s up to us what we do with it”.

Malikian is not alone in this mission. He is joined by other talented luminaries such as dancer Eva Yerbabuena, winner of the National Dance Prize; fado singers Rodrigo Costa Félix and Marta Pereira; journalist Verónica Durán, president of Fusionarte and champion of the 100 latinos project in Madrid; the science writer Sonia Fernández-Vidal, author of the book Quantic Love; Daniel Vicente, ranked seventh in the woodcarving world championships; wine expert Meritxel Falgueras, Promising Young Golden Nose of Cataluña; José Luis Serzo, the multidisciplinary artist who combines painting, sculpture, photography and literature, among other media; and the Spanish canoeist Saúl Craviotto, gold medallist in Beijing and silver medallist in London.

Cortefiel is reinventing itself with this campaign, seeking inspiration from people who choose clothes that reflect their personality and make them feel good rather than being slaves to fashion. People who strive to be better, who constantly push themselves because they know that talent without hard work is worthless. People who, above all, love what they do.
These are the faces of the new era for Cortefiel – itself a brand steeped in history and with a rich narrative. Part of Grupo Cortefiel, Cortefiel is a leader in the fashion sector with 380 outlets in 23 countries and more than 1900 retail stores. It also has a presence in a further 65 countries through its main chains: Cortefiel, Pedro del Hierro, Springfield and women’secret.

 
About the artist
Ara Malikian is undoubtedly one of the most brilliant and passionate violinists of his generation. Born in Lebanon to an Armenian family, he began playing the violin at a very early age, taught by his father. He gave his first concert at 12 and at 15 received a grant by the German Government (DAAD) to study at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover. He then continued his studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, whilst also being taught by some of the most respected teachers in the world such as Franco Gulli, Ruggiero Ricci, Ivri Gitlis, Herman Krebbers and members of the Alban Berg Quartet. His relentless passion for music and humanity led Ara Malikian to immerse himself in his Armenian roots and assimilate music from a variety of different cultures from around the world - the Middle East (Arab and Jewish); Central Europe (gypsy and kletzmer), Argentina (tango) and Spain (flamenco) – to create a unique sound which blends their rhythmic and emotional power with the fluidity and finesse of the great classical European tradition. www.aramalikian.com

ARA MALIKIAN TO PERFORM LIVE FROM CORTEFIEL SHOP WINDOW

The violist Ara Malikian will be offering a live concert on February 27, from the Cortefiel shop window at Gran Via, 27 from 1130 am!

The concert will also be video streamed on social networking sites for fans of the brand and broadcast on a giant outdoor screen for the general public.

For one morning, the window of Cortefiel’s Gran Via store will come to life as a stage for the famous Lebanese violinist, Ara Malikian. He will perform a repertoire of his favourite music to launch Cortefiels’ “Talented People” initiative. Malikian is the star of this new campaign, just as chef Mario Sandoval and mountaineer and children’s storybook writer Araceli were for “Courageous People”.

“Talented People” http://gentecontalento.cortefiel.com is a Cortefiel initiative whereby they collaborate with role models with something to say. Cortefiel wants to democratise fashion, by telling stories with which everyday people can identify. Here, fashion and violin music come together to do just this.

About the artist
Ara Malikian is undoubtedly one of the most brilliant and passionate violinists of his generation. Born in Lebanon to an Armenian family, he began playing the violin at a very early age, taught by his father. He gave his first concert at 12 and at 15 received a grant by the German Government (DAAD) to study at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover. He then continued his studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, whilst also being taught by some of the most respected teachers in the world such as Franco Gulli, Ruggiero Ricci, Ivri Gitlis, Herman Krebbers and members of the Alban Berg Quartet. His relentless passion for music and humanity led Ara Malikian to immerse himself in his Armenian roots and assimilate music from a variety of different cultures from around the world - the Middle East (Arab and Jewish); Central Europe (gypsy and kletzmer), Argentina (tango) and Spain (flamenco) – to create a unique sound which blends their rhythmic and emotional power with the fluidity and finesse of the great classical European tradition. (www.aramalikian.com)

The blogger, María León at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Madrid #MBFWM

The fashion and events blogger, Maria León covered the third day of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid http://www.elblogdemarialeon.com/

Organised by the Madrid fair ground, IFEMA, the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid #MBFSM is the showcase for creation and design in Spain.

42 designers presented their Fall/Winter collections 2013/ 2014 collections.

Over a period of five days, the main purpose of this showcase is to promote the world of Spanish fashion in all its creative diversity, by presenting the latest ideas for Autumn/Winter 2013-14 by 42 established designers and several up-and-coming designers of the moment.

Known es EGO, twenty young design talents also presented their collections.

We also found that ebay is selling fashion on ebay!

MADRIDEM- relocation service in Madrid

Are you relocating to Madrid? Have you decided Madrid might be the city for a couple of months stay?

Put your move into the hands of the experts!

Moving house is always a stressful experience, even more so when moving to a different country and you don't speak the language. Since 2005, relocation experts MADRIDEM have been relocating people smoothly to the Spanish capital and, through their quality range of tailor made relocation and property search packages, they will help you find your dream home and make sure you settle in. Additionally they will ensure the property is in good condition and that all appliances are in working order. If needed, they can advise on legal formalities such as opening a bank account, obtaining residency, school admissions, health cover and settting up utilities. MADRIDEM can also organise domestic services such as maids, babysitters and au pairs, all fully trained and with references.

MADRIDEM also offers short term rentals for those who would like to spend a couple months in Spain and use Madrid as their base. Whether its long or short term MADRIDEM has the solution.

MADRIDEM pride themselves on offering friendly service, efficiency and listening to the client's needs; you will be guaranteed a problem-free move for a very reasonable price. All the staff are professionals, speaking English, French and Spanish with many years of experience and excellent knowledge of Madrid and Spanish law.

MUF recommends them for their efficiency and knowledge. We will keep you informed with their latest news and offers either on this page or our blog: http://madridisuserfriendly.blogspot.com/

For more details visit www.madridem.com

For information or requests, please e-mail : info@madridem.com or phone,
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Cortefiel and "Soul Food Nights" with Chef Mario Sandoval

The top Spanish chef, Mario Sandoval and Coque transform Cortefiel on "Soul Food Nights"

Cortefiel transformed their store on Serrano into a "Pop Up" restaurant in aim of raising money for Action Against Hunger

The charity event “SOUL FOOD NIGHTS”, which brought the most renowned chefs in Spain together at a selection of the best stores in Madrid's Salamanca district. Fashion and cuisine share the stage to showcase the best of Madrid for the charity.

For one night, Cortefiel's fashion area was briefly transformed into a restaurant of the utmost elegance. According to Mario, “We do this in luxury stores because we feel that fashion and cuisine share a bond. And what better place to do it than a fashion store like Cortefiel”.

During the event, a select group of diners enjoyed food prepared by Mario Sandoval, owner of the Michelin-starred restaurant "Coque", and his team.

http://www.restaurantecoque.com/

CORTEFIEL
http://cortefiel.com/

Salon del Gourmets 2013- 8,9,10,11 April

New 2013 video:


2012 video:


The International Gourmet food fair, "Salon del Gourmets" will be celebrated in Madrid from the 8th-11th at IFEMA.
A professional food fair, four days to network, see and feel first hand the best of Spanish and International Gourmet products among colleagues.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid: 18-22 February 2013

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid: 18-22 February 2013

The Fashion Showcase for Design and Creation in Spain

Spanish fashion dresses up. Once known as the “Pasarela Cibeles”, for the iconic Cibeles fountain in Madrid, MERCEDES- BENZ FASHION WEEK MADRID (MBFWM) kicks off on February 18 hosted by Ifema in Madrid to show off the Autumn/Winter 2013-14 collections.

Five days, where the world can see Spanish fashion in its full diversity and creativity. Monday 18th February, features Andrés Sardá, Francis Montesinos, Hannibal Laguna, Miguel Palacio, Teresa Helbig, Ana Locking and Juana Martín.

Tuesday, February 19 open up with a double show presented by Rabaneda and María Barros followed by Ailanto, Roberto Torretta, Roberto Verino, Victorio & Lucchino, Angel Schlesser, and the fashion jeweler, Aristocrazy.

Wednesday 20th kicks off with another joint show by Ion Fiz and Sara Coleman followed by Davidelfín, Juanjo Oliva, AA de Amaya Arzuaga, Duyos, Devota y Lomba and Agatha Ruiz de la Prada.

The double fashion show presented by Rabaneda and María Barros will open the fashion show programmed on Tuesday 19th February. This event will be followed by the shows presented by Ailanto, Roberto Torretta, Roberto Verino, Victorio & Lucchino, Angel Schlesser, and the firm, Aristocrazy, which specializes in fashion jewelry. In effect, this jewelry firm will stage its second show at MBFWM a year after it made its spectacular debut on the catwalk.

Wednesday 20th will kick off with a double fashion show presented by Ion Fiz and Sara Coleman, followed by the presentation of collections from Davidelfín, Juanjo Oliva, AA de Amaya Arzuaga, Duyos, Devota y Lomba and Agatha Ruiz de la Prada.

Thursday 21st February, host Sita Murt, TCN, Etxeberria and Moisés Nieto, Maria Escoté and Martin Lamothe. Miguel Marinero and Jesús Lorenzo will show fur.

Friday 22nd February is for EGO, 10 young designers chosen specially from the world of up and coming Spanish fashion.


http://www.ifema.es/Institucional_06/noticias/INS_018808


by www.mediatoolstv.com

PEDRO DEL HIERRO, PRESENTS OFFICIAL SUIT FOR SPAIN NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM

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PEDRO DEL HIERRO, PRESENTS THE OFFICIAL TAILOR MADE SUIT FOR THE SPAIN NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM

The players of Spain’s national football team, coaches and management will be wearing the suit designed by the Spanish brand, Pedro del Hierro, part of Grupo Cortefiel.

Grupo Cortefiel, the Royal Spanish Football Federation and Santa Mónica Sports have signed a new sponsorship agreement whereby the brand Pedro del Hierro will be acting as an Official Supplier / Collaborator for an extendable two-year period.

The made-to-measure Pedro del Hierro total look that the team will be wearing was presented to the media during a press conference held in the Natioanl Football team’s headquarters. The total look includes a cool wool suit, shirts, ties, shoes, socks and coat. The firm has resorted to a clever mix of the very latest in fashion design, innovation and technology created especially for the Spanish team.

Vicente del Bosque, the National Coach, and Fernando Sáenz, General Manager were present at the press conference to officially announce this agreement. The team will wear Pedro del Hierro’s suit whenever they attend a public engagement, as well as the coaching and management team, will be sporting a full outfit made up of a suit, coat and accessories, all designed by the Pedro del Hierro design team, just as they did during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, when they became World Champions.

Major international competitions such as the 2013 Confederations Cup and the 2014 World Cup will provide the Spanish team that boasts the greatest number of supporters around the world with the chance to showcase design ‘made in Spain’ by a luxury fashion firm that is committed to its major international expansion and development.

In the words of Fernando Sáenz, Cortefiel and Pedro del Hierro’s General Manager: “This year, in which our international presence has expanded to more than 70 countries, has been one of major progress in consolidating our international presence, especially in the Asian market where the firm is set to open more than two hundred stores in the mid-term. We are extremely proud to be involved with the Spanish football team and their work as ambassadors for our country, whose prestige is renowned throughout the world.”

Pedro del Hierro, part of Grupo Cortefiel since 1992, is present in 24 countries and distributes to 400 points of sale, including own stores and Cortefiel spaces.
Grupo Cortefiel, founded in Madrid, Spain in 1880, is one of Europe’s top fashion retailers, with a network of 1,900 stores. The Group is present in over 60 countries through its four brands: Cortefiel, Pedro del Hierro, Springfield, and women’secret.

Madrid Horse Week 2012 from 20 to 23 December

We have a video of this event: It was great and hopefully it will be repeated this year too!!!






For horse and equestrian event lovers, the Madrid Horse Week 2012 celebrates its first edition in IFEMA from 20 to 23 December.

The Madrid Horse Week Banco Sabadell will offer offer different competitions, exhibitions, horse art and fun events for kids.

The multidisciplinary equestrian event offers various sports competitions and horse shows for all ages.

The Olympic dressage Champion, Beatriz Ferrer-Salat, will be offering a Dressage Exhibition. The event includes a Show Jumping Event with over a 100 international show jumpers participating. There will be concerts and parades.

The Madrid Horse Week will also have a village with shops offering textiles, food, and equestrian products.

Their web is http://www.madridhorseweek.com
Its not in English as of yet....

WOMEN'SECRET invites you to join the bed jumping party in your pyjamas!!!

PYJAMA PARTY IN MADRID!

It's the latest trend; even the celebrities come in pyjamas! women'secret is organizing a revolutionary event at the Nuevo Ministerios Metro stop in Madrid.

WOMEN'SECRET encourages all their fans to come dressed in pyjamas.

WOMEN'SECRET invites you to join the bed jumping party in your pyjamas!!!

Via the social media, women'secret is inviting all their fans and followers to join them at the Nuevos Ministerios Madrid metro station on Tuesday and Wednesday 6 and 7 November, to come and join!

The women'secret event will show their new collection of pyjamas - with real models- as well as organize various activities so the fans can interact. Attendees who dare to come in pyjamas will receive special treatment.

The event on Tuesday, November 6 begins at 17:00 (5pm,). The TV star, Yoon Usun will present the various activities. The comedian Luis Piedrahita will liven up the act with an original monologue on pyjamas, as well as a live performance of the band CLOVERACE.

The big surprise will be a giant cube filled with balloons where a bed jumping competition will take place. Prizes, lots of prizes will be given out.

Women’secret´s bed jumping event takes place on the 6th of November from 5 pm on and on November 7 from 3 pm to 8 pm.

women’secret has 560 points of sale in 45 countries and is part of Grupo Cortefiel, a leader in the fashion industry with a sales network of 1,855 points of sale and four chains: Cortefiel, Pedro del Hierro, Springfield and women’secret.

Women´secret is a brand for woman with a strong vision as a leader in creativity, efficiency and sensitivity in the lingerie sector.

MAGNOLUZ and VA DE RETRO amazing vintage shop!

This is a real discovery!!! If you like vintage Marie and François Magnol - sister and brother- are designing and producing collectors pieces.
Their web is www.va-de-retro.es and they can be found in Madrid at Alejandro Villegas, 42.
MUF found them at the I LOVE RETRO FAIR.

FRUIT ATTRACTION- Spain´s leading fruit and vegetable fair

The 4th edition of FRUIT ATTRACTION, the leading event for the fruit and vegetable industry organised by IFEMA and FEPEX (Federación Española de Asociaciones de Productores Exportadores de Frutas, Hortalizas, Flores y Plantas Vivas) was held from 24 to 26 October at IFEMA in Madrid.

I LOVE RETRO

I LOVE RETRO, the vintage furniture fair takes place in Madrid from the 18th to the 21st of October at the Chamartin Train Station. An initiative for lovers of vintage furniture and objects from the 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's. 4 days from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m

A second edition I LOVE RETRO will be a showcase for over a dozen companies from furniture to interior design. The stands will have all the look, touch, buy, advice sensations.

Everything is possible in I Love Retro. Countless objects and temptations of different styles and prices await the visitor. A great theme park and a unique opportunity to soak up this trend that has now become so popular.

Participating antiquarians and auctioneers from Spain, France, Belgium, Italy and the UK are among the 80 stands. Among them, The European, Reno, South Mahogany, Singulartmob, Va Retro, Madrid in Love, Non Vacui, Nicholas, Tado, La Recova or Poppy, all of Madrid and Athena Against Barcelona, Tokyo Story, and Paul Ziarsolo The cabin of the northern peninsula, The Kula and Judith Wells in London; Objetology Antwerp and Genoa Dolcemascolo Stefano.

Estación de Chamartín. Calle Agustín de Foxá s/n, Madrid. - Metro / tren / bus: Estación de Chamartín - Entrance fee 3 euros

www.iloveretro.es

The Tate in London brings an English touch to the CaixaForum

-->If you are a rebellious type then artist William Blake could be your poster boy. The painter, poet, engraver and creator of new techniques expressed great political and social events in his work. While he was misunderstood back in his day, he's now a part of art history.

Some of that history is now on show in Madrid thanks to the Tate Britain and La Caixa Foundation. The exhibition “William Blake (1757 – 1827) Visions in British Art” at the CaixaForum looks at the artist and his influence on art. There are more than one hundred works to take in, 30 of which are from artists who were influenced by his style. What makes this a big deal, is that it's the first exhibition on William Blake to be organised in Spain since the mid-nineties.

The exhibition is now on and will run until October 21. It's at the CaixaForum Madrid on Paseo del Prado, 36. See Madrid Is User Friendly website for more information on the CaixaForum.

If you want to see what his work is all about check out this video below.

July 4 at the Hotel Intercontinental Madrid!

On July 4, the HOTEL INTERCONTINENTAL plans a true American Independence Day
celebration.

Special decoration with flags, traditional American cuisine and loads of surprises

The celebration will be held at the Garden Terrace Restaurant with chef Joseph Luque who is preparing a varied buffet of typical hot and cold dishes for a July 4 celebration. The highlight will the the hamburgers, hotdogs and roast veal just like at home!!!
Desserts include Carrot cake, brownies and apple pie.

Planned as a family affair, starts at 8 PM to midnite.

Price: 45 € VAT and drinks (not included)

Children (4 to 12 years): 27 € VAT and drinks (not included)

Paseo de la Castellana, 49 28046 Madrid
917 00 73 00

Step back in time with the Clásicos en Verano festival

Music dating back to the 13th century will be played out across Madrid from next month.

It's all part of the Clásicos en Verano festival presented by the Communidad de Madrid. Over 300 musicians will play across 50 council areas across the city in just over 80 concerts.

For a festival that's been around for 25 years, don't expect the line up to be outdated. There are 48 premieres on show, including national acts Trío Arbós and el Cuarteto Ercolani.

If you're on a budget, this festival gets even better. Most of the performances are free and for the ones that aren't, they won't break the budget. The cheapest ticket starts at €3, with the most expensive reaching €18. 

If you want to see what is playing in your area and when check out this link: http://www.madrid.org/clasicosenverano/2012/municipios.html

If you are after more information the FULL program can be downloaded here:  http://www.madrid.org/clasicosenverano/2012/companiasyformaciones.html

The festival runs from the 1st of July until the 19th of August.

Photos courtesy of Andrés de Gabriel.