Hotel de Russie
March 3, 2008
If you have a penchant for art and history and budget is not an issue, we might have just the place for you. Claiming to be ‘as breathtaking inside as out’, you can stay in a style that James Bond himself would be impressed with.
This sumptuous hotel also offers a vast array of full and half day excursions that will simultaneously satiate both your thirst for knowledge and basic tourist desires: from historical trips outside the city to extremely informative art centred city jaunts.
If their jaw-dropping prices are outside your budget, do not fear, as until the 29th February they’re hosting an amusing St. Valentines influenced mixed media exhibition by Vittorio Rappini. This show, it seems, aims to prove that you can artistically replicate women’s mouths just as well via pixel as oil and pencil. Good work if you can get it!
Rome Wine Festival
March 3, 2008
Hooray! This coming weekend at the impressive Spazio Etoile is the Rome Wine Festival, running from the 29th until the 2nd of next month.
Whether you have a thirst for knowledge or vino and whether you choose to visit for information or inebriation, both are suitably and extensively provided for. Though there is a €20 entrance, there is free
tasting of over 350 wines from 84 producers and an impressive collection of international experts, critics and journalists offering their experience, insight and opinions into the fine art of winemaking.
Look out for us in the corner, nodding knowingly in agreement while surreptitiously necking our money’s’ worth.
The Music Hall of Williamsburg
March 3, 2008
The hippest neighborhood in the land (Williamsburg) recently saw the opening of another fantastic music venue. The Music Hall of Williamsburg is small enough to feel intimate, but big enough to get some phenomenal acts. The Hall has already hosted Patti Smith on opening night and a memorable series of shows by The National. On March 3 and 4, two classic lo-fi rockers take the stage—Vic Chesnutt and Jonathan Richman. This is your rare chance to see two legendary songwriters share the same stage. Arrive in the ‘hood early or stay late so you can hit up the gazillion cool bars that litter the area. Other notable upcoming shows include The Hives, The Black Lips, and Pelican. Williamsburg rocks.
Franceba Party
March 3, 2008
All things French in the Repeta Sarok Club hosting the second French evening on February 29th.
From classic to electric through rock, retro, and more, the program includes entertainments that cater to every taste.
The party will start with two short French films to be followed by a discussion. Afterwards at around 21:30, the guests will be entertained with music – Mylene Farmer, Manu Chao, Noir Desir, France Gall, Gotan Project – all of these mixed and spun by French DJ Monsieur.
The party goes on till 4am.
Time: February 29th from 20:30
Place: Repeta Sarok (V district, Curia u. 2)
Entry: 1 000 Ft (Students: 700 Ft. until 22:00)
Café Bo!
March 3, 2008
After a stroll around Parc Güell, don’t rush back to the centre so quickly… mosey on down to the barrio of Gràcia with its pretty squares and cute boutiques. For sunny snacks (yes, even in February) grab a terrace table at Bo! on plaça Rius i Taulet and have an early tapas lunch accompanied by a heady Volldamm malt beer. Then sit back, relax and watch the kids play in the square. Nice.
Plaça de Rius i Taulet, 11
08012, Barcelona
Metro Fontana
Open 10am-12.30am
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