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BOOKS 28th April 2023 THE LEGENDARY ‘SANTIAGO CAÑIZARES’ WILL BE SIGNING BOOKS ON SATURDAY, 29 APRIL, AT ‘FIRA DEL LLIBRE DE VALENCIA’!
By: 247valenciaSantiago Cañizares is a famous former goalkeeper and a living legend of Valencia CF. He will be signing copies of his biography (written by Cesar Toldrá and Alfonso Gil), on Saturday, 29 April, at the Abacus stand (82-83) of the Valencia Book Fair, from 18.00 hours, accompanied by one of the two authors of the […]
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Places 28th April 2023 ‘JARDÍN DEL TURIA’ OF VALENCIA (SPAIN’S LONGEST URBAN GARDEN)
By: 247valenciaPaloma Ceballos (https://tuguiaenvalencia.com/) refers to the ‘Jardín del Turia’ as a river (rio in Spanish), which used to cross through the city. The river that is now a garden was diverted south of the city, in 1957, because of the big flood. “When we go to the Gardens, we start in the city centre to […]
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Music 28th April 2023 LIVE FLAMENCO MUSIC EVERY WEDNESDAY AT ‘MATISSE CLUB’
By: 247valenciaThis Wednesday, I experienced ‘flamenco’ music at ‘Matisse Club’; a pervasive marker of Spanish national identity, flamenco is a traditional art form consisting of three parts: guitar (‘toque’), song (‘cante’), and dance (‘baile’). Upon entering the darkly lit room, the shining neon sign ‘Matisse’ greeted my eyes; and I was immediately drawn to the musical […]
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Art 27th April 2023 A COLLECTION OF JOAQUÍN SOROLLA’S PAINTINGS ARE BEING ASSEMBLED AT THE BANCAJA FOUNDATION FOR THE ‘SOROLLA IN BLACK’ EXHIBITION
By: 247valenciaThe works of Valencian artist Joaquín Sorolla have begun to arrive at the Bancaja Foundation in Valencia in preparation for the showcase. The painter has special prominence this year in the annual programme of the Bancaja Foundation as part of the ‘Sorolla Year’ celebration, commemorating his death 100 years on. The exposition, curated by Carlos […]
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Editorial 27th April 2023 THE TOP COUNTRIES THAT BRITS MOST WANT TO RETIRE TO… WITH SPAIN TOPPLING THE REST!
By: 247valenciaEver wonder where the best place to live would be when you retire? Many places may spring to mind, but it is curious to know which is the most popular destination that Brits can envision spending their retired lives in. According to a study recently conducted by Retirement Solutions, who provide advice on equity release, […]
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events 26th April 2023 Women’s solidarity group ‘Top Women Talks’ kicks off in Valencia with a unique chair yoga and brunch event
By: 247valenciaThe ‘yoga en silla’ or ‘chair yoga’ session will take place on 13th May at the Hotel Barceló, where women of all abilities can participate. Expert Natalia Chávez will demonstrate and teach the yoga session, which is said to ‘improve flexibility, strength and increase endurance’. The attendees will also enjoy a brunch prepared by the […]
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Sports 26th April 2023 THE INTER-COMPANY REGATTA FOR EQUALITY WILL BE HELD ON 19 MAY IN VALENCIA
By: 247valenciaGet out of the office and onto the sea with Corporate Yachting & Partners’ annual inter-company regatta event, aiming to promote gender equality and inclusivity on an oceanic level. On the 19th of May this year, Corporate Yachting & Partners will be hosting its 4th Solidarity Regatta for Equality between Women and Men here at […]
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Music 26th April 2023 VALENCIA MUSIC….’BANDES A LES ARTS’ AT THE PALAU DE LES ARTS ON April 30th!
By: 247valenciaLes Arts, as a cultural reference of the Valencian Community and witness of the influence that musical societies exert on the musical fabric of our territory, collaborates with the Federation of Musical Societies of the Valencian Community (FSMCV) in the organisation of the cycle “Bandes a Les Arts”, which reaches its tenth edition. There will […]
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Music 26th April 2023 LIVE MUSIC AT ‘JIMMY GLASS JAZZ BAR’ THIS WEEK!
By: 247valenciaThis week Jimmy Glass Jazz Bar, known to showcase the best international jazz programme in Valencia, will be entertaining the crowd with some spectacular jazz concerts; live and direct. Jimmy Glass Jazz Bar is offering weekend concerts this week from Thursday the 27th of April to Saturday the 29th of April, opening at 21:15h with […]
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Music 25th April 2023 ‘ETNOMÚSIC’ festival 2023 FROM APRIL 20 to JUNE 10!
By: 247valenciaValencia’s annual ETNOMÚSIC festival, held at L’ETNO, Museu Valencià d’Etnología, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an eclectic lineup of musical performers from around the world. The museum, translated into English as ‘L’ETNO, the Valencian Museum of Ethnology’, was created in 1982 to collect, study and disseminate everything related to popular and traditional Valencian culture. […]