Tavira
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Women who inspire – International women’s day
Since the early part of the 20th Century there has been a day when people have come together to celebrate and mark the changes that have occurred in women’s lives. International Women’s Day (IWD) emerged from the activities of labour movements in North America and across Europe. By 1975, during International Women’s Year, the United Nations began celebrating International Women’s Day on 8th March. It is day that many countries mark and it is a day celebrated by men and women. The tradition in some countries sees men honouring their mothers, wives, girlfriends, colleagues, etc with flowers and small gifts. Women’s organisations and governments across the world also observe IWD…
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Mediterranean Diet – Dieta Mediterrãnica – Intangible culture – Tavira exhibition
On Saturday 23rd February 2013, Jorge Botelho, Mayor of Tavira, launched the exhibition, Mediterranean Diet – Dieta Mediterrãnica, at the Palácio da Galeria. The exhibition runs until May 2014. The exhibition explores the intangible cultural heritage of human health and nutrition found in the Mediterranean diet. This is a timely exhibition aimed at a variety of audiences. Only this week, another report has credited the Mediterranean diet, with reducing heart attacks and strokes. According to the New York Times “About 30 percent of heart attacks, strokes and deaths from heart disease can be prevented in people at high risk if they switch to a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, nuts, beans,…
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Photo Exhibition at Museum Tavira – no Museu Municipal de Tavira – Palácio da Galeria
An exhibition of photography, video and other visuals arts was launched on the 16th of February at the Palácio da Galeria in Tavira. The subject of the exhibition is the Algarve and Andalucia “Geographies of Water and other Dreams”. Sea, rivers, mountains and hills are illuminated by the Iberian lens. The stillness before the possibility of tempest is present in some photos. Water, water droplets, heat, coloured soil, streams, creeks, forests, trees, plants, meadows, ponds, lakes, oceans, rock formations, vapour and texture are the elements that bring the exhibition into unity. The eight artists from Spain and Portugal, span a generation, with the youngest, Joanna Braganza (26), being one of…
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Chris Keil and Jenny Grainer – Writers in Tavira – Follow up
Chris Keil and Jenny Grainer came to Tavira to read in the not to be missed bookshop A Lura dos Livros. Both writers have a passion for their work. Jenny writes regularly for the Algarve Resident and has written for the Portugal News. Her latest article about the recent tornado and the aftermath is here Jenny has a keen eye for what has gone on over the last 30 years as an expat and resident. What was obvious during the book reading and the workshop the following day is that Chris Keil, inhabits a world of his senses. He comes to the Algarve for the sensuality, passion, intensity of this…
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Two writers read at A Lura dos Livros
Two writers will be reading at A Lura dos Livros at 7:30pm, on Monday 3rd December 2012. I have already publicised Chris Keil, in a previous post. Chris will be reading from his third novel “Flirting at the Funeral.” The second writer is Jenny Grainer, who will be reading from her book “Portugal and the Algarve, Then and Now.” About the Author Jenny Grainer was born in Portsmouth, England. She spent much of her early life on the Island of Malta where her father, an officer in the Royal Navy was based. Jenny had a brief career in the theatre before marrying her first husband the Australian Ron Grainer who…
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Chris Keil – Author reading and workshop
Chris Keil is coming to Tavira in December! He has kindly agreed to do a reading at Lura dos Livros on Monday 3rd December. He is also going to run a writing workshop on Tuesday 4th December 10am -1pm The workshop will cover, how he writes, how to write narrative, dialogue and much much more, also lots of tips and ideas!! After the workshop people who sign up, will be able to have a 3 course lunch at 1pm at Casa Alexandra. The menu includes one of Marianne’s fabulous soups, wholefoods from the garden (also fish and meat)!!!!! Fabulous puddings! It is a great opportunity. (please see booking below for the workshop, the reading on Monday night is free) Chris Keil…
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August 24th – Bartolomeu Cid dos Santos – workshop inaugurated
Bartolomeu Cid dos Santos was a Professor of Fine Art. He was proud to be Portuguese, but spent much of his career in the UK, teaching and working at the Slade College of Fine Art, at University College, London. On his birthday 24th August, together with his wife Fernanda, he would often entertain artists and prospective artists at their home in Sintra. The triangle of travel from 1995 to 2008 when he died, was London, Sintra, and Tavira. It is in Tavira that he created a studio, with echoes of the Slade workshop space, similar lighting, equipment and of course copper plates for printing. His widow, Fernanda, recalled the places around the studio that he frequented,…
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Fado and other lives – Tell me Other Fados
The Arts are suffering in Portugal! It’s a difficult time to get funding. Of course it’s not just the Arts it’s also cultural organisations, the glue of society, that are suffering. In Tavira, in the Algarve, only 4 associations have received funding this year. Some groups are still waiting for funding from last year. A theatre building was given by the Council to AL- MaSRAHtheatre group, but they will not allow the group to use it as it is not fit for the public to enter. They are one of the groups who are still waiting for the funds from 2011. Despite this, Tela Leao invited the theatre group and 4…
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New year’s eve Tavira, Portugal
New year’s eve is a strange night. On the one hand you think of past new year’s when you have been out and about – the fun you had and what you may promised yourself. This year, I did not want to move from the sofa. The memory of last year’s fireworks on the old roman bridge was pulling but it was cold out there. At 10:30pm we put on our coats and went down to Tavira to see what was happening. As we got out of the car I knew it was going to be very cold. We bumped into a few friends who were clearly better prepared,…
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Field of artistic dreams
A group of artists are working together in Tavira to inspire the local community to take a step into a range of creative activities. They work together as a cultural association using creative arts. What inspires them is the desire that people will share their skills and learn together in a workshop space opposite the old Tuna factory on the road to Tavira Island. It’s a magical site overlooking the river Gilão. The studio has taken nearly a year to set up and officially opened its doors in January 2011. The studio is called Criativa Unidade and is the idea of three artists working with different mediums, Isabel Viegas, Martin Dornellas, Miguel Mastinho. They all hale…
