Barney Greengrass
March 10, 2008
Stereotypical New York waiters, amazing smoked fish, and surprisingly good coffee add up to one of the best breakfast experiences on the planet at Barney Greengrass. The self-proclaimed sturgeon king has been serving New Yorkers on the Upper Westside since 1908. Start your day with the combo: Nova Scotia Lox and Sturgeon—a delicious white fish that perfectly complements the salmon. It comes with scrambled eggs and a toasted bialy (sort of like a bagel, but better). Thanks to Barney, you’ll pack enough protein in yourself for a whole weekend of partying down.
Impulsive creations by Blanca Gala, in the limelight at the Eurostars Las Adelfas 4*
March 10, 2008
The Eurostars Las Adelfas 4* (Cordova) presents, from 7 March to 4 May, an exhibition of work by Blanca Gala. Blanca Gala defines her creations as the result of a “controlled impulse”, causing the appearance of “a tension, more spiritual and physical, charged with great lyricism”. Read more
The Eurostars Ciudad de Córdoba presents light-filled paintings by José Mario Fajardo
March 10, 2008
The Hotel Eurostars Ciudad de Cordoba 4* presents, from 6 March to 6 May, an exhibition by José Mario Fajardo. The exhibition comprises a series of canvases in which Fajardo carries out a conscientious investigation of light in all its forms. Read more
The spirit of North Africa fills the Eurostars Laietana Palace with art
March 10, 2008
The Eurostars Laietana Palace 4* (Barcelona) presents, from 5 March to 20 April, an exhibition of work by the painter and sculptor, Antonio Zapata. This show entails a dozen canvases in which Zapata explores the use of new forms, materials and colours in a series of compositions much influenced by the artist’s travels, throughout his lifetime, to North Africa and the Canary Islands. Read more
Lume inundates the Eurostars Grand Marina Hotel with an explosion of colour
March 3, 2008
The Eurostars Grand Marina Hotel***** G.L. presents an exhibition dedicated to the French artist, Ludivine Lapasset, ‘Lume’ (Marseilles, 1979). The exhibition, which will be held from 4th March through to 1st May, will be officially opened on Tuesday, 4th March, as from 8 p.m. Read more
Stereophonics
March 3, 2008
In October of 2007 Stereophonics’ sixth album, ‘Pull the Pin’, came out. It entered the album charts on number one in England. In Holland they’re also very popular, their last concert was sold out in an instant. So you’d better get your tickets quick if you want to enjoy the Stereophonics this Sunday in the Heineken Music Hall!
Sunday March 2, 2008
Doors open at 18.30, concert starts at 20.00
Order tickets online
Stereophonics
Heineken Music Hall
ArenA Boulevard 590
1101 DS Amsterdam
Studio K
March 3, 2008
Studio K is a new cultural centre in East Amsterdam. Located in an old school building, Studio K is a diverse source for you cultural appetite. There’s theatre, film and even art on the menu, as are delicious foods on the menu of Studio K’s restaurant, the perfect place for a cup of coffee or lunch (and dinner too). Whether you’re in for a cultural adventure, or looking for a place to meet the locals, Studio K has it all and more.
Studio K
Timorplein 62
020 6920422
Müller Villa
March 3, 2008
The Müller Villa is a classic example of the often self-contradictory work of architect Adolf Loos. Loos designed the house for František Müller, a leading industrialist during Czechoslovakia’s First Republic.
The villa itself is a leading example of Modern architecture, embodying Loos’ concept of Raumplan living space. Loos famously stated that he considered ornamentation to be “a crime”. “The work of art is not answerable to anyone, the house to everyone,” Loos once said. “And thus I love the house and hate art.” But while the exterior of the Müller Villa is so plain as to be harsh, the interior is richly decorated in various woods, marbles and fabrics.
After decades of neglect and abuse, the villa has been completely restored and is now in the care of the City of Prague Museum. Until the end of May, the museum is offering half-price admissions to the villa.
Müller Villa
Nad Hradním vodojemem 14
CZ 162 00 Prague 6 - Střešovice
Czech Republic
Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and weekends, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tours begin at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
The Battles of František Vláčil
March 3, 2008
It is somewhat inexplicable that filmmaker František Vláčil lacks the popular international renown of Miloš Forman and Jiří Menzel. A poll of 100 Czech film critics in 1998 revealed Vláčil’s 1967 medieval-set epic Markéta Lazarová to be the greatest Czech film of all time
Comparable in vision and acumen to Bergman or Kurosawa, Vláčil was an uncompromising and demanding master of cinema whose films are unflinching stories of man’s struggle against some implacable force, be it society, nature or his own passion. It’s a struggle Vláčil knew well, as the director suffered through the strictures of the communist authorities, his battles with alcohol and his failed marriages.
The current exhibit at Prague Castle includes countless film clips and stills, screenplays, props, drawings and set designs, as well as behind-the-scenes footage never seen (and unlikely ever to be seen again), such as how Vláčil filmed scenes of dismemberment.
The Battles of František Vláčil
Until 31 May
Imperial Stables, Prague Castle
Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily
Prologue
March 3, 2008
Small but perfectly formed – we’re loving the little show at the rather excellent Nancy Victor gallery on Charlotte Street. Like all the best shows at the moment this is right at the cusp of where the graffiti world meets the fine art world. Those of you with a little bit of street history will recognise some of the names – Jay One, Juice 126, LX One, Remi/Rough, System and Timid – but if you’re new to the world then this is a good introduction to where exactly the scene is at at the moment. Vibrant, funny, political and brash, and all fro the princely sum of zero pound, zero pence, this is well worth a visit. Watch the stairs mind!
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