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SICAB - Salon International del Caballo

Location: Palacio de Congresos (Avda. Luis Uruñela).
Dates: November 25 - 30
Web: ancee.es
SICAB is an international fair devoted exclusively to Purebred Spanish horses. This is the largest equestrian event in the world to focus solely on demonstrating the virtues and attributes of one particular breed. SICAB has become one of the most prestigious and internationally recognized top-level equestrian events, attracting over 200,000 visitors each year.

BIACS - International Biennial of Contemporary Art of Seville
Locations: CAAC - Monasterio de Sta. Mª de las Cuevas;
Reales Atarazanas de Sevilla
Dates: 25 Oct - 8 January
Tickets: fundacionbiacs.com
Presenting the artwork of 91 artists and creative groups from 35 different countries. The artists selected will present reflections on the Biennial’s conceptual theme, The Unhomely: Phantom Scenes in Global Society, using a wide variety of artistic media: sculpture, painting, photography, audiovisual media and theatre, and drawing.

Rebajas - Sales!
Location: Just about everywhere
Dates: January, February
The holiday shopping season is over, and overstock is on sale. Stores are clearing inventory for spring and you can't pass a store without seeing a "Rebajas" sign. Anyway, as January is a slow month you can take a stroll through the center and find just about anything on sale.

El Deseo Atrapado por la Cola
Location: Teatro Central
Dates: 11 - 28 January
web: Teatro Central
Most think of paintings when they hear the name Pablo Picasso. El Deseo Atrapado por la Cola is Picasso's first play, written in 1941. Some classify this as a baroque comedy, others as something simply strange.

XXVII Jazz Festival in Granada
Location: Various Venues GRANADA
Dates: 3 - 30 November
web: Jazzgranada.net
This year's line up includes: Ahmad Jamal, Joâo Bosco and Gonzalo Rubalcaba Group, Vince Benedetti with the Granada Big Band, Marc Copland Trio with Tim Hagans, Buena Vista Social Club™ Presents: Cachaíto López, Guajiro Mirabal, Aguaje Ramos Y Manuel Galbán, Javier Colina Cuarteto, Kenny Garrett Quartet, Dianne Reeves, Dave Holland Quintet with Robin Eubanks, Chris Potter, Steve Nelson y Nate Smith and Joe Lovano Nonet. Some events are already sold out but plenty of tickets are available for others. Aside from the large concerts many of the bars and clubs will be holding nightly performances as well as other events.

Month of Dance Festival - Mes de DanzaLocations: Various venues (plus outdoor performances)
Dates: 1 - 19 November
Tickets: laespiraldanza.com
In its 13th year the Mes de Danza is hitting it's stride. Featuring national and international dance groups from Europe, Africa and Asia, you can catch performances through most of the month of November. There are many free performances in outdoor locations throughout Seville. More information including schedules and venues can be found on the website.

Colón desde Andalucia (1492-1505)
Location: Archivo de Indias
Dates: 1 Jul - 10 Oct
web: Archivo General de Indias
A look at the life on Columbus during his time in Southern Spain. The exhibit of over a hundred pieces includes paintings, documents, instruments, original maps books and coins. A Portrait of Queen Isabel La Católica by Juan de Flandes is a worthy of special mention.

Noria de Sevilla: Seville's new Ferris Wheel
Location: Prado de San Sebastian
Dates: Feb 18th - until...
web: noriapanoramicadesevilla.com
How long will it be here? At over 60 meters high, it seems permanent, but it's only temporary. Opened in mid-February, rides start at 8 Euros, but you can also rent a cabin with seating for up to 8. Or rent eh VIP cabin, complete with LCD television, plush leather seats, a phone, air conditioning and of course champagne! All for about 100 Euros for 4 people. This should provide some excellent views of the city, so enjoy it while it's here.

Bruce Springsteen
Location: Plaza de Toros GRANADA
Dates: 22 October
web: brucespringsteen.net
A train ride away and a walk to the Plaza de Toros, Bruce Springsteen presents his 21st album, We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions. The songs are all personal interpretations, associated with the "legendary guiding light" of American folk music, Pete Seeger.

The Rolling Stones
Location: Estadio de Santo Domingo (MADRID)
Dates: 16 Aug
web: rollingstones.com
Will they ever stop touring? Well, some day they'll have to, and so maybe this is your last chance to catch this group of aging rockers who still manage to put on a pretty good show. Especially when they stay away from their most recent works and stick to play lists of older songs.

Depeche Mode
Location: Plaza de Toros (GRANADA)
Dates: 26 Jul
web: depechemode.com
Return the 80's with the return of Depeche Mode. Join Martin Gore, Dave Gahan and Andrew Fletcher as they present their latest work, while others show up to relive their youth from several decades past. This is the groups only stop in Andalucia.

Museo del Baile Flamenco
Location: Calle Manuel Rojas Marcos, 3.
Dates: 1 April (Opening to public)
The grand opening of the Museum of Flamenco Dance was the 1st of April. Under the direction of Cristina Hoyos, the museums features permanent as well as changing exhibits. It also acts as a center of flamenco dance, including instruction in small class sizes, conference facilities and more. Located close to Plaza Alfalfa in the Santa Cruz neighborhood, it is easy to get to from just about any location in the center.

TERRITORIOS 2006:
IX Festival Internacional de Música de los pueblos
Location: Many sites throughout Seville
Dates: 20 May - 3 June
The ninth around and this event, dedicated to music from around the world, is still picking up steam. Venues throughout the city will feature various themes, or "Territorios": Solidarios, Mujer, Mediterráneos, Reggae, Tres Culturas, Contemporáneos, and Mestizos. Something for just about anyone. More information can be found, soon, at: territoriossevilla.com,

Cirque du Soleil -Dralion
Location: Charco de la Pava (Triana)
Dates: 19 January - 26 February
After a very successful show two years ago, the Cirque du Soleil is back in Seville for January and February with Drailon, this time in Charco de la Pava, the future site of the Feria de Abril. Tickets are going quickly, but can still be purchased through El Corte Ingles among other places. We were there on opening night, and were most impressed with the main features of the Chinese acrobats.

Rosa Muñoz "El Bosque Animado"
Location: Galería Full Art, C/ Madrid, 4
Dates: 1 - 24 October
Using photographs of natural settings as a backdrop and adding the surreal by superimposing digital images, Muñoz creates some interesting contrasts. The results are a change of meaning, giving the "artificial" a different perspective when placed in the context of nature. In the end many appear to be stage scenes for a theatre.

Retablo de la Rioja
Location: Museo de Bellas Artes
Dates: 6 September until...
After several years in restoration you can get an up close view of the individual works of the main altarpiece of the church of Santa María de Palacio de Logroño. This 16th century work is on display in the museum along with various displays and descriptions documenting the difficult restoration work involved. This is a good chance to see up close one of the most important altarpieces in it's time in Spain before it is moved back to the church.

Real Betis vs. Getafe
Location: Estadio Ruiz de Lopera (Avda. Palmera)
Dates: 16 October, time tbd
League leader Getafe - yes that's right - league leader Getafe comes to Seville without a loss in this years competition. Betis hopes to hand them their first loss and climb out of the bottom of the league table. Edu should be ready to play and things look promising!
More info at www.realbetisbalompie.es

Real Betis vs. Real Madrid
Location: Estadio Ruiz de Lopera (Avda. Palmera)
Dates: 29 October, time tbd
The history of Real Madrid - so many championships and great players bought with the finest Spanish money (and recently many, many bank loans) arrives in Estadio Ruiz de Lopera for a match up of two of La Liga's Champions League teams. This should be a good match up, and expect many from Madrid to take the AVE down, hopefully to watch their club lose.
More info at www.realbetisbalompie.es

Real Betis vs. Chelsea
(Champions League)
Location: Estadio Ruiz de Lopera (Avda. Palmera)
Dates: 1 November, time tbd
Another clash of two champions from last season. Chelsea, the Premier League champion versus Real Betis, the Copa Del Rey champs. Chelsea has been coveting Real Betis player Joachín for several years, but he's thankfully stayed put. This is also a big family rivalry for me, with supporters of each team on both sides. ¡Viva er Beti!
More info at www.realbetisbalompie.es

Marta Corcho Tarifa "Retazos de Glamour"
Location: Galería San Vicente, C/ San Vicente, 31
Dates: 7 Oct - 24 Oct
A look back at the age when some of the most beautiful women of Hollywood captivated America and the rest of the world. Marta Corcho Tarifa's digital art shows a lifestyle and time which perhaps defined the modern day idea of glamour.

Jovenes con Talento
Location: Museo de Artes y Costumbres (Plaza America), Sala Juan Mareina (C/ Arguijo, 2)
Dates: 20, 25, 26, 28 October
Young, very talented and in Seville for a series of piano concerts:
20 October (12:00 in Museo) Mari Tammik: Piano
25 October (22:00 in Sala J. Mairena) Hisako Hiseki: Piano
For guitar and string you can also catch on 26 and 28 October: Michel Perez Rizzi and Cuarteto Toldrá. More info can be found at www.elgiraldillo.es

"El Consort de Violas" Baroque Music
Location: Museo de Bellas Artes, Plaza del Museo
Dates: 22 October, 12:00 noon
In an effort to mix music in some of the most distinguished venues throughout Seville, the Cultural Department of Seville has launched a series of concerts. El Consort de Violas offers a selection of different styles of European baroque music, all with the baroque art in the Museum as the backdrop. Best of all the entrance to this afternoon concert is free.

Fuerza Flamenca
Location: Sala Joaquín Turina , C/ Laraña, 4
Dates: 6, 13, 27 October, 21:00
Kicking off the fall season of Fuerza Flamenca are a series of dance and music performances in the center, just a few blocks from La Campana. Performances include Eva Yerbabuena (Ballet), Rafael Requeni (guitar), Arcángel (voice). The venue is perfect for these performances and everyone I know who has attended a show from this series has come away very pleased with the artist and production.

Gerardo Nuñez
Location: CHICLANA: Teatro Moderno, C/ Nueva, 20
Dates: 14 October
A drive to the beach is always worthwhile, especially when Gerardo Nuñez will be in Chiclana. One of the most talented guitar players of any kind, his blend of jazz and flamenco offers a clean sound with spectacular skill. I highly recommend either "Calima" or "Jucal" two of his CDs which have made their way into my collection over the years. Plus after what I promise will be a good show you can hit the beach in the last few weeks before it gets too cold!

José de Ribera "Bajo el signo de Caravaggio"
Location: Museo de Bellas Artes
Dates: 14 Sep - 23 Oct
Spanish born painter Jose de Ribera lived most of his life in Italy. Much of his early life went undocumented, although with this exhibit of his early works (17th century, mainly oil paintings) shows his adherence to the Caravaggesque style, which Ribera slowly strayed away from in his later years. Known as the "Little Spaniard" in Italy, he was one of the first famous Spanish artists, well-known in his time outside of his home country.

El Quijote de Carlos III
Location: Real Alcázar
Dates: 23 Sep - 23 Oct
A collection of tapestries and their models (paintings) from the Royal Tapestry Factory of Naples can be viewed in the Real Alcazar as part of the celebration of the 400th anniversary of Quijote. Five complete tapestries plus thirty paintings from the 18th century are on display, works which were commissioned by King Carlos III, and some of the few representations of Quijote created outside of Spain for any royal.

Exposición Álbum Familiar 1839-1939
Location: Sala Triunfo, Casa de la Provincia, Plaza del Triunfo
Dates: 15 September until...
Wonderful collection a photographs of scenes and people representing everyday life in Spain between the years 1839 and 1939. Approximately 100 photographs will be on display.

Real Betis vs. Barcelona
Location: Estadio Ruiz de Lopera (Avda. Palmera)
Dates: 25 September, time tbd
There were two champions last year in Spain. Barcelona won the league title, while Real Betis won the Copa del Rey. The two met this summer with Real Betis losing to Barcelona. Now that the league has begun this should be an important match-up which will influence the standings at the top of the table. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at the stadium, or the day of the game if you show up a few hours in advance.
More info at www.realbetisbalompie.es

Sevilla F.C. vs. FSV Mainz 05
(UEFA Cup)
Location: Estadio Sánchez Pizjuán, (Avda. Eduardo Dato)
Dates: 15 September, 21:30
Sevilla came close to being in Champions last year, but thankfully Betis held on to deprive them during their 100 year anniversary. But Sevilla did make it into the UEFA Cup, and they take on German team FSV Mainz 05. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at the stadium, as well as the day of the match. While not a Sevilla fan, it's nice to see both teams in European competition which brings a lot of visitors to Seville!

Real Betis vs. Liverpool
(Champions League)
Location: Estadio Ruiz de Lopera (Avda. Palmera)
Dates: 13 September, 20:45
The UEFA Champions League comes to Seville for the first time ever thanks to Real Betis efforts last year. This means visits from clubs such as Liverpool, Chelsea and Anderlecht this fall. If you are unfamiliar with the competition, think of it as the championship for the best clubs from all over Europe, and you have one of the best leagues in the world. Liverpool is up first in September. Tickets can be purchased at the stadium in advance. More info at www.realbetisbalompie.es

La Ciudad Placentera
Location: Sala Villasís (c/ Laraña, 4)
Dates: until 30 June
Exhibit of focusing on artists renditions of city culture and pastime during the end of the 19th century and the early 20th century (1930's in particular). An interesting look at the artists different interpretations of the pleasures of city life. Paintings as well as illustrations by artists including: Sorolla, Picasso, Mongrell, Pinazo and many more.

"Sevilla, luz y reflejos" Jan Spielvogel
Location: Iglesia el Salvador - Patio de Naranjos
Dates: 6 - 20 July
While undergoing renovations the patio de naranjos of this church is a venue for music, conferences and exhibits. The best exhibit by far starts on July 6th, with a series of photographs by someone who curiously enough has my same last name! Ok, so she is my sister, but she has taken some excellent photographs around Seville and you will certainly enjoy this one. Entrance is free and you can take in a little history of the church while you're there.

TERRITORIOS 2005:
VIII Festival Internacional de Música de los pueblos
Location: Many sites throughout Seville
Dates: 23 May - 5 June
The seventh time around and this event, dedicated to music from around the world, is still picking up steam. Venues include the Monasterio de San Jerónimo, Alameda de Hércules and the Auditorio de Sevilla. More information can be found, soon, at: territoriossevilla.com, (at the time of posting this the information was still about the 2004 event).

Summer Festival 2005
Location: Algeciras
Dates: 30 July
web: summerfestival2005.com

It's summer and perhaps your heading to the beach. Stop by in Algeciras for Summer Festival 2005 which includes lots of music, graffiti, breakdancing, video projections, mercadillos, and of course food and drink. 13,000 square meters all outdoors. If you are interested in catching a bus from Sevilla you can learn more by calling the following number: 687 933 108.

The Rounder Bluegrass Band
Location: Santiponce and Umbrete
Dates: 19 June (Santiponce); 21 June (Umbrete)
A Spanish Bluegrass band playing in the pueblos? I couldn't believe it myself, but in the spirit of Bill Monroe and the mountains around my home town, The Rounder Bluegrass Band is holding two concerts just outside of Seville. Put your dancing shoes on and head to the hills...well, maybe head towards Camas and then take the appropriate turns.

University of Seville: Big Band Jazz
Location: Patio del Rectorado (Univ. of Seville)
Dates: 21 June (22:00)
Just over 6 years old, this band was a project of the university jazz club to help develop local talent in jazz and improvisation. Offering a mix of music from local composers as well as classics they are offering this free concert in the University, celebrating the 500th anniversary of the University of Seville.

Carnaval and Carlinhos Brown
Location: Avda. de la Palmera
Dates: 26 June (20:00)
A free Carnaval roaming the streets of Seville, where you can enjoy percussion, dancers and more from Brazil. The main feature is a free concert by Carlinhos Brown, and everyone is encouraged to show up in casual dress with plenty to drink - it will be hot as can be at the end of June!

Mies van der Rohe Award for European Architecture
Location: Antiguo Convento de Santa Maria Reyes
Dates: 5 May - 19 June
There is almost always an architecture exhibit or conference in the Antiguo Convento de Santa Maria de los Reyes. This month is no exception, with an exhibit dedicated to the 2003 European Union Award for Contemporary Architecture. The prize is awarded by a jury of architects, architectural historians and critics. Over 35 of the participant's projects will be featured.

Joan Miró
Location: Sala San Hermenegildo (Plaza Concordia)
Dates: 3 May - 29 May
Exhibit of close to 70 works by Miró, including paintings, sculpture, ceramics and more. There are likely to be lines during the weekends, so a weekday is often your best bet to get in. Still the lines should move quick enough!

Jan Hendrix: After Nature
Location: Galeria Rafael Ortiz (c /Marmoles, 12)
Dates: 10 March - 30 April
Hailing from the Netherlands, but having spent 20 years in Mexico, Jan Hendrix has traveled through many parts of the world. After Natures features 20 watercolors as well as other works, all the artist's interpretations of landscapes and nature.
Visit the gallery home page.

REM
Location: Nuevo Estadio los Carmenes (Granada)
Dates: 25 May
Web: musiserv.com

REM made a stop in Madrid and Barcelona the first time around. There were plenty of people who had problems getting tickets as promised after online pre-sales failed. This time they plan four stops, with only Granada being the first date finalized. Will they make it to Seville as well? I doubt it, so it may be the best chance to see them down south.

Betis - Sevilla
Location: Estadio Manuel Ruiz de Lopera
Dates: 8 May (22:00, TV: Canal Sur)
They generally happen just twice a year and tickets can be hard to come by. But nobody wants to miss what is always a great rivalry match - the two first division fútbol teams in Sevilla square off with serious implications for the UEFA and Champions. If you head to the game it might be best to hide your team preference no matter who you pull for. At least until you get close to the stadium if you are a Betis fan. You can buy tickets in advance at the stadium or show up the day of and try your luck with resellers. Photos of Betis.

Sevilla - Real Madrid
Location: Estadio Sanchez Pizjuan
Dates: 15 May (time/date can change due to television)
Real Madrid comes into Seville on a roll, hoping to close the gap with league leader Barcelona. Beticos everywhere will of course be pulling for a Real victory, hoping to overtake Sevilla in the league table. Why is there only the team crest for Real Madrid to the right? Well, I am a big Betis fan, and there is simply no way another Sevilla crest is showing up on my page. (It was hard enough just to put one up above!)

Christa Näher, "Paso Español"
Location: Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporania, Avda Americo Vespuci, 2
Dates: 20 January - 17 April
Naher's art has centered around the figure of the horse. The German born artist brings her art to Sevilla with large, life sized portraits of this animal in Spain. This is a collection of her works from 1998 - 2002, shown in an ideal venue for the topic: the Antiguo Monasterio de La Cartuja

Gustave Doré
Location: Museo de Bellas Artes
Dates: 10 March - 30 April
Exhibit of over 80 works by the French illustrator is on display at the Fine Arts Museum in Seville.. Best known for his illustrations works in the mid-19th century such as Don Quijote, Dante's Inferno, The Divine Comedy, The Raven and more.

Festival del Mosto
Location: Umbrete (15 minutes from Seville), Recinto Ferial (Fair grounds)
Dates: 5 - 6 February
Umbrete is a small town just 15 minutes from Seville which I've gotten know over the years because of family members who now call it home. It's a great place for a weekend lunch, and the Festival del Mosto y Aceituna is a good time to visit as well. The Festival has grown over the years and now features a wide variety of food and drink which is local to Umbrete. Umbrete is famous for it's mosto, a seasonal white wine which is at it's peak at this time of year. Aside from wine tasting there's plenty to eat as the bars and restaurants of the town set up stands and offer some of their best cooking.

Edgar Insuasty, "Presencias por ausencia. La escalera de maíz"
Location: Galeria Full Art, c/ Madrid, 4, Bajo 1
Dates: 28 January - 9 March
The Colombian born painter has been residing in Spain (Madrid) for over 6 years now. This exhibit is a mix of his latest works, and while similar, the differences are apparent in his studio work in Madrid versus others which were inspired by his recent return trip to Colombia.

Patricio Veléz, Dibujos (Drawings)
Location: Galería Rafael Ortiz, c/ Marmoles, 12
Dates: 11 January - 27 February
From simple sketches of black and white to more vibrant and colorful examples like the one to the right, Veléz shows a range of works while exhibiting a constant of style. This is one of my favorite galleries if nothing else for the style of the exhibition space.

500th Anniversary of the University of Seville
Locations: Sala Villasis c/ Arguijo
Monasteria de Santa Maria Jesus c/ Aguilas, 22
Dates: 5 February - 17 March
All this year there will be events and cultural activities to mark the 500th anniversary of the University of Seville. To kick things off there are two exhibits featuring historical documents, manuscripts and instruments from the universities library and archives. The Monasteria de Santa Maria de Jesus itself is the exhibit, as it served as the first chapel for the University. Displayed are works of art including portraits of some of the university's most important historical figures.

Artesanía Cofrade
Location: Reales Atarazanas, (c/ Temprado)
Dates: 3 - 13 February
As someone pointed out to me the other day we're just a couple of months away from Semana Santa. The preparations are already beginning and there's no better way to get ready than an exhibit covering the art and objects which are part of the history and tradition. Items on display come from Andalucia and the rest of Spain. See them now up close, or you may only get a glimpse through the crowds come late March!

From sculpture to Architecture
Location: Sala Imagen c/ Imagen, 2
Dates: until January 31st
This exposition is the fruit of works of over 50 students of architecture, given the assignment to create an architectural model inspired by sculpture. Each miniature work is related to a sculpture by such well known artists as Chillida, Oteiza, Tony Smith, and Brancusi. Each is the expression of the student and their interpretation of the selected work, with the result showing what could be functional architecture.

Bienal Internacional de Arte Contemporáneo de Sevilla
Location: Monasterio de la Cartuja
Dates: October 3 - December 5
Just as the Bienal de Flamenco is winding down the First International Biennial of Contemporary Art of Seville (I BIACS) will be gearing up. Under the title La Alegría de Mis Sueños (The Joy of My Dreams), the curator Harald Szeemann, is organizing a wide exhibition of contemporary art with installations, sculptures, paintings, photography, net art and more. Performances will be held at the spaces of La Cartuja turning the city into the world-wide epicenter of contemporary creation during the fall. Learn a whole lot more on the official page.

Circo Italiano
Location: Recinto Ferial - Feria grounds in Los Remedios
Dates: December 25th - January 10th
If you're looking for a traditional circus over the holidays the Circo Italiano is in town on the fiar grounds in Los Remedios. Animals, high-wre acrobatics, clowns and more from the traveling circus which has been all over Spain the last 6 months.

Sevilla - Betis
Location: Estadio Sanchez Pizjuan
Dates: December 19th
They generally happen just twice a year and tickets can be hard to come by. But nobody wants to miss what is always a great rivalry match - the two first division fútbol teams in Sevilla square off just before Christmas in what will likely test the holiday spirits of both groups of fans. If you head to the game it might be best to hide your team preference no matter who you pull for. At least until you get close to the stadium if you are a Sevilla fan. For the Betis fans you should wait until May for the match at home, and watch this one on pay-per-view somewhere.

Davis Cup Finals
Location: Estadio Olympico
Dates: December 3 - 5th
It's down to Spain and the U.S. in the end of this year's Davis Cup Championship. Sevilla is expecting tens of thousands of visitors who don't even have tickets! For Spanish side you'll see Juan Carlos Ferrero, Carlos Moya, Rafael Nadal and Tommy Robredo. For the Americans its Andy Roddick, Mardy Fish plus twins Bob and Mike Bryan. Tickets through El Corte Inglés, although the link is pretty much useless. There were only 3,600 available to the public in Sevilla, on sale on November 25th. They are all sold now and going for as much as 1000€ on the internet. More information on the Official Davis Cup page.

Betis-Barcelona
Location: Estadio Ruiz de Lopera
Dates: November 15th
Once again the league leaders march into town to face a Betis team which has been a little down on their luck recently. This time the league leader is Barcelona and the match should be a good one considering the fight Betis put up against Real Madrid and Valencia. Do come to pull for the home team, or even just see them take on a good team, not just to see Barcelona and their stars!

500th Anniversarry of the University of Seville

Pintura Andaluza: Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection
Location: Museo de Bellas Artes
Dates: October - January 15
As many as 80 works from the Museum in Madrid will be featured, all by Andalusian artists depicting scenes from the region. Works include those of Francisco Zurbarán, Julio José Moreno Villa, Aguado Bejarano, Romero de Torres, Domínguez Bécquer, Gómez Gil and others. The exhibit will then move to Malaga where it will continue through April. And of course there are plenty of works in the Museo de Bellas Artes permanent collection which perfectly compliment this exhibit.

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Noches en los Jardines del Real Alcázar
Location: Real Alcázar
Dates: July, August and now extended through September 12th
A chance to see music from around the world in a great location and at a great price. This has been so successful that they've extended the dates to the middle of September. Tickets cost just 2€ and are first come first serve at the Alcázar.

World Wakeboarding Championships
Location: Guadalquivir River
Dates: October 13-17th
Boasting 160 riders from over 26 countries, this year's Wakeboarding Championship makes it's first appearance in Spain. Three nights of music on Isla Cartuja will also be part of the festival, and no, Eminem will not be making an appearance. So what is wakeboarding? Think of a boat, a guy with a rope and a mix between surfing and water skiing. It should provide some fun along the river in October. More info on the official site.

Medieval Market
Location: Nervión: Avda. Diego Martínez Barrios
Dates: October 22nd - 24th
Take a step back in time in the modern neighborhood of Nervión with the Medieval Market. Celebrating a past when three cultures in Spain lived together: Muslims, Christians and Jews you can take a glimpse at the past and enjoy everything from foods to crafts, a little theatre and at night some music there will be plenty to take in. It all starts on Friday from 16:00 to 02:00. Then all day Saturday and wrapping up early in the evening on Sunday.

Feria Regional de Jamón y Cerdo Ibérico
Location: Aracena (hour and a half from Sevilla)
Dates: October 22nd - 24th
Get down and dirty with the beloved and tasty pig which is served up throughout Spain. I know that sounds terrible, but during the festival you can learn everything there is to know about raising these little guys and producing the cured meats that come from them. Likely to be a vegetarians nightmare, but a culinary aficionados' dream. Of course of interest to the major producers in the area.

Reurbanización de la Alfalfa
Locations: Sede del Colegio de Arquitectos
Plaza Cristo de Burgos, 35
Dates: September 10 - September 30
Get a glimpse at what the plazas in the Alfalfa area will look like in 3 years. Take a look at the designs of the participants plus the final selection for renovations to some of the most important plazas in the Alfalfa including: Plaza Salvador, Plaza del Pan, Plaza Alfalfa and Plaza de la Pescadería. The renovations will begin next year and are slated to finish sometime in 2007.

Urban Art Festival
Location: Auditorio de Sevilla (Palenque)
Dates: September 23-25
All things urban, or at least music and graffiti, come together for three days and nights across the bridge. Music performances include theme nights: Sep. 23rd: Drum N' Bass; Sep. 24th: Reggae and Dancehall; Sep. 25th: Hip Hop. Graffiti at it's best will be on display plus other "urban activities". Certainly a unique event.

Carmen in Sevilla CANCELLED!!
Locations: Plaza España, Parque María Luisa, Plaza de Toros
Dates: September 2 - 12
This was something you didn't want to miss, but you will. For the first time in history, Seville itself would have been the stage for Bizet's Carmen, perhaps the most popular opera ever written. In September 2004, the first Seville International Music Festival was going to present nine unique, all-star performances of Carmen in Seville, live, open-air, conducted by Lorin Maazel, directed by Carlos Saura, and using different historic locations in Seville. Was it Maazel being ill, or was it a question of money? The truth may never be known. And I had an entire page dedicated to the event including links to sites about the production and more information.

IV Concurso Sevilla Música Joven
Location: Prado de San Sebstián
Dates: June 18
Web: Sevilla.org

A battle of the bands of varying styles comes to an end with the finals on June 18th with special guest Katie King. The battle began with everything under the sun: rock, pop, hip hop, fusion and electronica. The bands in the semi-finals included: Llul, Entónado, Urban Glad, Jaffa Cakes, Territorial Pissings, El Hijo Pródigo, Camping Gas, Neumática, Gortesca Dulzura, Pepo Man, Sandasaun, Inner Silence, Soab, Los Kuruká, Binchuka, Protesta, Hybernia and Sunfire.

Territorios Sevilla: VII Festival Internacional de Música de los Pueblos
Location: Palenque, Teatro Central, Auditorio de la Cartuja
Dates: May 24 - June 6
Web: Territoriossevilla.com

The festival returns to Sevilla with a larger number of acts and venues than years past. The main acts take place in the places listed above, but you can also catch performances in the Reales Alcazares, the Plaza del Pan, Plaza San Francisco and others. The music is as diverse as the type of venues: rock, hip-hop, ethnic, jazz, electronica and more. Everything fits just as long as it comes from the city and surrounding areas. Acts include: Akwid, Banda Ionica, Carlos Carvalho y la Cooperativa, Clotaire K, D'Brasil, Derviches de Konya, Divna Ljubojevic, El Bicho, Haze, Junior, Kilema, Las Niñas, Manuel Imán, Matmos, Matthew Herbert & Gilles Peterson, Mojo Project, Najwa Nimri, Nitin Sawhney, Oi Va Voi, Ojos de Brujo, Rebekka Bakken, Sidy Samb, Swayzak, Taller de compás Almanjáyar.

Londres, Ciudad y Arquitectura
Location: Convento de Sta María Reyes, C/ Santiago 33
Dates: until July 31st

Exhibits and conferences addressing modern architecture in London and it's urban evolution in the last 30 years. From technologial to political, cultural and economic consequences, the exhibit and conferences take a look at the architectural movement and development in the city of London, and furthermore as an example for other cities in Europe.

Domingo Martínez en la estela de Murillo
Location: Fundación El Monte - Sala Villasís, c/ Laraña, 4
Date: until June 30th

Domingo Martínez was a follower of Murillo and by nature of birth the Sevillian school of the 17th century. He is perhaps overlooked when considering the notoriety of the movement in Sevilla from the century before his career. His works from the 18th century school have been gathered, and in some cases restored, by the Fundación El Monte. 35 works are part of the exhibit, including some from various collections in Sevilla such as el convento de Capuchinos, el convento del Buen Suceso, and the Museo de Bellas Artes in Sevilla.

Santana: Transito de la luz
Locations: Sala de Exposiciones Santa Ines, c/Dona Maria Coronel, 5
Dates: until June 30th A good one to see for Chicago natives, this is a series of photos from the 1980's onwards, many of Lake Michigan and the beaches during various points of the day, sunrise and sunset. In a city with much life, Enrique Romero Santa captures the changes of light and shadow over water without people or any of the bustle of the city.

La Vida de San Ambrosio
Valdés Leal
Location: Museo de Bella Artes
Dates: February - April 18th

If you finished with the exhibit on 500 years of Spain and America and want to see more of Valdés Leal, then head to the Museum of Bellas Artes for a special exhibit of seven paintings never before seen together, all portraying various scenes in the life of San Ambrosio, the Archbishop of Milan in the 4th century. Some of these paintings were missing since the early 19th century and then reappeared on the market in the 1970's. This exhibit just finished at the Prado in Madrid and has now come to Sevilla.

Museo del Mar César Portela, Arquitecto
Location: Antigua Convento de Santa Maria de los Reyes (c/Santiago, 33)
Dates: March 4- April 25
Portela was born in Galicia and studied architecture in Barcelona. His work covers Spain with buildings and museums in Galicia such as the Museo del Mar del in Vigo as well as other northern provinces. Andalucia is no stranger to Portela where you can see his graceful touch in places such as Cádiz and Córdoba. Outside of Spain his work has reached as far away as Japan (Azuma Bridge). In 2002 Portela won the Premio Nacional de Arquitectura Española for the Estación de Autobuses in Córdoba and is now focusing on Sevilla's Metro among other things.

The Photographic Voyage of Carlos Pérez Siquier
Location: Estación de Trenes Santa Justa
Dates:
Siquier documents his voyage by train across Andalucia by way of Sevilla-Granada-Almería. His work displays the personal nature and direct experience of the traveler.

(April 16th) April/May update coming in 2 days

La Casa de la Memoria
(c/Ximénez de Enciso, 28)

3rd Black Music Festival 2004
Location: Palacio de Congresos and La Industrial Copera (Granada)
Dates: March 26-April 2
Web: blackmusicfestival.com

Making it's way to Madrid and Girona, the closest stop to Sevilla will be in Granada at the end of March and early April. Some acts you don't want to miss and others who had more of a brush with fame rather than an actual dose of it, like the Former Ladies of the Supremes, who never actually performed with Diana Ross during her time with the group. Still a great show with acts such as Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Soledad Brothers and Bob Log III (March 26); Fito y los Fitipaldis (March 27th); John Mayall and The Bluesbreakers and Joaquín Malahierba (March 28th); The Temptations Review and Former Ladies of The Supremes (April 2nd).

Imágenes del Quijote
Location: Museo de Bella Artes
Dates: March 1 - April 2

An excellent collection of some of the most famous illustrations from the various published editions of Quijote over the centuries. The Museum of Fine Arts in Sevilla has the luck of hosting a "collection of collections", ranging from the Legado Ashbee collection in New York to public and private collections in Spain such as samples from the Real Academia Española. An interesting looks at the artists interpretations of one of the most personajes in Spanish literature.

# Muleta A small red cloth stretched over a stick (Palo)
# Capote The red cape
# Paseillo The parade of fighters at the beginning
# Corrida A Bullfighting show
# Espada The matador's sword also called the ESTOQUE
# Matador The top bullfighter
# Novilladas Beginners fights
Rejoneo
# Rejoneadores Horse-mounted fighters
# Toril Enclosure for the bulls
# Picador Fighter to weaken the bull
# Banderillas Barbed darts on coloured shafts placed into the bull's shoulders
# Puntilla A dagger that is stabbed into the base of the bull's skull
# Puerta grande The main door to the arena
# Gradas Highest seats at the back of the ring (cheapest seats)
# Barreras Front seats
# Sol/Sombra Sun/Shade - the choice as to where you sit
Sombra
Sol y Sombra
# Plaza de Toros Bullring

Semana Santa vocabulary:

costalero
nazareno
paso = procession
virgin = virgin
cristo - christ
torrijas - like french toast, a typical food prepared in Semana Santa
la salida - the exit of a procession from a church (the start of the procession)
la entrada - the entrance of a procession in a church (the end of the procession)
incienso - incense
vela - candle
hermandad - church fraternity or brotherhood
La Madrugada -

Feria Vocabulary

caballo - horse
Charco de la pava - possible new setting for Feria in the years to come

coche de caballo - horse drawn carriage
corrida - bullfight
jerez - sherry
fino - sherry
Los Remedios - neighborhood next to Feria grounds
Sevillanas - flamenco-like dance with origin in Sevilla,
tienda - tent
traje - dress or suit
borracho - drunk (estar borracho = to be drunk; ser borracho = to be a drunk)

Sevillanas both the music and dance typical of Seville’s April Fair, influenced by flamenco.

Alumbrado the official opening of the week-long April Fair, the streets of the Fair and the portal are all lighted at once, at midnight on Monday evening.

Caseta roughly1000 brightly coloured canvas tents, set up especially for the April Fair.

Portada de feria the main entrance to the April Fair, every year it is designed differently, representing a different architectural masterpiece typical of Seville.

El Real the site or grounds of the Fair.

Enganches horse-drawn carriages, especially decorated for Seville’s April Fair.

Traje de flamenco the typical dress worn by women in the Fair. Different in design every year, it is always floor-length and is generally brightly-colored.

Traje corto the typical dress of men in the April Fair (although not so commonly worn). It consists of tight-fitting trousers, a short jacket, and a characteristic brimmed hat.

Corrida de toros bull fights, traditionally the most spectacular during the April Fair in Seville.

Sajones chaps worn by horse riders during the Fair of Seville.

Fino dry white wine or sherry from Jerez, typical drink of the April Fair of Seville.

Manzanilla dry white wine or sherry from Sanlucar, typical drink of the April Fair, whose primary distinguishing characteristic is that it is less hangover-causing than Fino.

Rebujito a light, refreshing drink consisting of Fino or Manzanilla and Sprite.

Pescaito fried fish and seafood, typically eaten at the Fair of Seville and especially the evening of the alumbrado.

Churros con chocolate strips of fried bread dough with cups of thick hot chocolate, typical breakfast at the Seville’ April Fair after a night of eating, drinking and dancing.

Calle del infierno the part of the April Fairgrounds with rides and attractions, called ‘hell street’ because of its extreme loudness.

Shopping Vocabulary - stores

ferreteria

panaderia

horno

pasteleria

carneceria

charcuteria

chacineria

zapateria

tienda de alimentacion

bars and restaurants

bodega

cerveceria

restaurante

bar

casa

meson