Fourth edition of the Eurostars Hotels Travel Narrative Prize
March 13, 2008
Following in the lines of its firm commitment to bond with the world of art and culture, the Hotusa Group calls the fourth edition of the Eurostars Hotels Travel Narrative Prize. The event, organized in collaboration with Barcelona University and RBA Libros S.A, will award one sole prize of 18,000 euros to the piece of narrative which, in the opinion of the judges, is the best story or set of stories entered for the competition.Originals must comprise a minimum of 80 and a maximum of 150 pages, typed in double spacing on one side of the sheet only, in the Spanish language and may be restricted to one story or be segmented into no more than three independent stories, provided these do not exceed the permitted extension limit. In addition, a sine qua non condition is established that each item of work entered shall be original and unpublished.
Candidates must present 5 (five) copies of their work at the Gabinete de Comunicación (Communications Dept.) of the UNIVERSITAT DE BARCELONA, Gran Vía de les Corts Catalanes, 585. Barcelona. (08007). The deadline for entries will close on 31 May 2008. The competition shall in no case be declared null and void and under no condition shall work sent by e-mail be accepted.
The panel of judges appointed to determine the granting of this prize will be composed of a representative from Barcelona University, a representative from RBA Libros S.A., a representative from Hotusa Group, two writers of acknowledged prestige, two journalists specialized in cultural subjects, in addition to a non-voting secretary. In the previous three editions of the award, judges have included writers Ángela Vallvey and Alfredo Conde (2007), writers Anna María Moix and Eduardo Mendicutti (2006), and journalists Ángela Rodicio and Jon Sistiaga (2005).
One of the greatest incentives of this prize is the fact that the winning piece of work will be distributed, free of charge, throughout the over 4,000 rooms comprising the 46 establishments belonging to the Eurostars Hotels chain in Spain, various European and Latin American countries. At present, guests of this Hotusa Group chain are able to enjoy El Barbero del Antananarivo (The Barber of Antananarivo), the winner of the last edition, of which a total of 10,000 copies have been published. Full details of the conditions ruling the Fourth Edition of the Eurostars Narrative Prize can be consulted here.
The Kills
March 10, 2008
I keep having to check my ticket. Can this be right?
The UK’s favourite scuzz-rock heroes, daters of Kate Moss, wearers of leather and chelsea boots, cooler that a polar bear’s icebox, supported by the equally cool, equally rare in Paris the Gossip? And a chance to catch up-and-comers Pete and the Pirates?
L’Olympia, 6:30pm
28 Boulevard des Capucines
75009 Paris
France
Family Silverware Exhibition
March 10, 2008
A new exhibition in Hungarian National Museum features the amazing collection of silver tableware from the 18th and 19th century.
The collection of gold and silver works of art that represents country’s culture and history was started over 200 years ago. Many of the pieces were obtained by the museum during the Socialist period when many were forced to part with precious heirlooms, and acquired from Pawn Store Company, that used to be a monoplist in the antiques market in Hungary.
In addition to table silverware crafted in Hungary, the collection also features some works made outside the territory of the former Habsburg Monarchy, especially the splendid works of Viennese goldsmiths.
The exhibition will continue till 24th March, on the second floor of the Hungarian National Museum.
Address: VIII district, Múzeum krt. 14-16
Open: Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00
The noble passion of collecting
March 10, 2008
The exhibition “The noble passion of collecting - Arts works from Hungarian private collections” that will continue in the Budapest Museum of Applied Arts till April 20th displays about 600 artworks form 65 private collections.
This exceptional selection includes works from the Middle Ages to the present day - Gothic wooden statues, orthodox icons, a 17th century Brussels tapestry, oriental rugs, Hungarian porcelain, Art Deco furniture, silver jewellery and oriental ceramics from the cargo of sunken ships.
The gem of collection is a crystal cow called the Milky Way. This piece of art was created for the annual Cow Parade, and just returned from its special trip to Vienna where it was displayed in the café window. This sparkling cow is decorated with 13,500 Swarowsky crystals and illuminated from within.
Museum of Applied Arts
IX. district, Üllői út 33-37
Closed on Mondays
Wushu
March 10, 2008
Wushu has a wok and knows how to use it. In fact, this restaurant knew how to use it so well, whipping up a range of Asian treats (pad Thai, lo mein and laksa) and sending them tumbling in generous potions into mammoth plates, that queues began to form. Now in bigger but no less lovely premises, Wushu offers good Asian grub rarely found in Barcelona, courtesy of expert Aussie chef Bradley Ainsworth.
Kitchen open Tue-Sun, 1pm-4.30; 7pm-11pm
Wushu restaurant and bar
Avda. Marqués d’Argentera 1
08003 Barcelona
Metro: Barceloneta
Tel: 933 107 313
Alicia Keys
March 10, 2008
Wallet? Keys? Hopes and Dreams?
She’s hot, intelligent AND she can sing? These three virtues, rarely experienced together (however much they try to make us believe it), intermingle and explode in the lovely Alicia Keys. Go and hear her in action on March 16th. The venue is Pavelló Olímpic de Badalona (Barcelona) NB. This is NOT the Olympic stadium on Montjuïc, but a 12,500-seater basketball stadium slightly out of town. The show starts at 9pm and you have the added pleasure of getting out at a Metro station called Gorg.
Avinguda Alfons XIII, s/n
08921 Badalona (Barcelona)
Metro Gorg
Tickets: €48-€58
Milk
March 10, 2008
Chic and unpretentious, Irish-owned bar/bistro Milk has the best Sunday brunch in town and a nightly happy hour from 7pm until 9pm, when you can get an elegant cosmopolitan double the size of anywhere else in town for half the price. Ideal for that first date. Soulful music and toilet walls lined with comic strips complete the experience.
Open 6.30pm-3am Mon-Sat; noon-3am Sun.
C/Gignàs 21
08002 Barcelona
Tel: 93 268 09 22
Joaquín Cortés
March 10, 2008
Joaquín Cortés, devilishly handsome and dressed by Jean Paul Gaultier, indulges in a frenetic show of foot-stamping, sweat-spurting, shamelessly attention-seeking flamenco dance with interludes of rapturous applause from the audience. With his private clan of musicians and singers to frame him, JC attains new heights in Latino kitch in this highly theatrical performance entitled Mi Soledad (My Solitude). Leave your boyfriend at home. O-lé. Tickets are €20-€58
9.30pm/7pm on Sunday
Tívoli theatre
C/Casp 8-10
08010 Barcelona
Café George
March 10, 2008
If you’re tired of getting a side of hip and trendy with every meal, you might want to have dinner at Cafe George. This down to earth brasserie serves tasty simple food. The interior of the café is down to earth too, yet George attracts a huge and divers crowd. With their non-reservation policy there might not be a table available all the time, but it’s worth the wait!
Café George
Leidsegracht 84
1016 CR Amsterdam
020 6260802
World Music Theatre Festival
March 10, 2008
Until March 16 the sixth edition of the World Music Theatre Festival (WMTF) will take place. The WMTF will bring performances from Japan, New Zealand, Venezuela, South Africa, Taiwan and from New York to our capital. You can enjoy these performances together with lectures, films and workshops. I say there’s nothing better to bring some colour to these last grey days of winter than music from around the globe!
WMTF
Until March 16 2008
For more info on tickets and theatre’s please visit the website
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