Hombres, mujeres, hombres y fábricas – the title of a landmark exhibition by Paula Sanz Caballero, the artist and fashion illustrator who brings a fresh perspective to both worlds by enhancing her drawings and paintings with the textural and three-dimensional effect of needlework.
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On the 11th and 19th February and again on 3rd March 2012, Valencia will play host to the XIV Flamenco Festival, which will be held in the beautiful Palau de la Musica.
In Spain, Flamenco dancing is considered one of the most popular dance genres. Originally created by Andalusian gypsies, this traditional dance routine quickly spread across the entire country and influenced the nation as a whole. Flamenco dancing has evolved over time through various diverse cultures, including the Arab culture, which has brought about the musical and choreographic details of Flamenco as we know it today.
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Mickey, Minnie and a superb red convertible is how the latest show ‘Disney on Ice – Worlds of Fantasy’ begins. A Feld Entertainment production, it runs from 16th to 19th February 2012 at the Pabellón Municipal Fuente de San Luis, in Valencia.
During this enchanted journey, you get the chance to dive into the ocean with Arielle, the Little Mermaid, drive at full speed with Cars, discover the heart of Fairy Valley with Tinkerbell and finally explore Andy’s room complete with all the toys from Toy Story 3. Mickey and Minnie will travel through these four magical worlds with you, revealing each of the characters in turn.
Continue reading…Grab your skates – Disney on Ice is coming to Valencia!…
For the second consecutive year, the Russafa district in Valencia welcomes the Russafa Cultura Viva festival. From 14th to 26th February 2012, the streets will come alive with various activities organised by the multicultural residents of the district. The famous carnival will take place on the 25th February, the World Day of the Carnival, which marks the culmination of these celebrations.
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Spain’s new Foreign Minister, José Manuel GarcÃa Margallo, recently visited Jávea’s City Hall and declared that the town is the ideal venue for ministerial discussions.
Continue reading…Spain’s new Foreign Minister names Jávea as meeting point…
From Wednesday 15th to Saturday 18th of February, Valencia will once again become Europe’s fashion capital as designers from all over the world arrive to showcase their latest collections. Housed in the Agora building, this year’s eagerly awaited event will consist of various areas including the main runway, Zone D, the Zone Off, Valencia Cultural Palace and Dedal Showroom.
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How do you create interest in a subject that, at first appearance, might seem a little dry and dusty? Well, one sure-fire way to do it is to position it at the heart of a Hollywood blockbuster that is directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Harrison Ford!
Ever since the Indiana Jones franchise hit the cinemas, the previously sedate academic subject of archaeology has undergone a renaissance, with students signing up in the hope of covering themselves with a little bit of that Indy stardust.
Now an interactive exhibition at the PrÃncipe Felipe Science Museum in Valencia’s famous City of Arts and Sciences has gathered together an impressive collection of material from the Indiana Jones movies in order to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of this highly successful franchise.
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