It's recently been announced that the fantastic Nile Rodgers will be performing again at the Puente Romano tennis club on 30th August. We were lucky enough to go and see him last year and the performance was incredible. The full band, great voice, excellent performance and...
Continue ReadingTaking place on Sunday 8th September at 8.00 pm this Gala Dinner will feature a fabulous Michael Buble tribute and band, cocktail reception and a 3 course meal with wine. There will also be an amazing raffle and some terrific auction prizes , which include VIP X factor Tickets...
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On August 16th from 7-9, the Red Penguin Art Gallery is presenting Julia Martinez’s special series of photographs “A Private View” for the first time in Spain.
Julia Martinez is a British photographer, specialising in portraiture, including fine art nude work. Her interest in photography started out in childhood, with the best possible training, helping in the darkroom alongside her Grandfather, a professional photographer, where she was excited by the “magic” of the process, a response evident in her work.
Last year saw the first Marbella Fashion week and the organizers have announced the dates for this year’s “momentous fashion experience”. We have been invited to attend the SS13 runway show at Nikki Beach on 23rd August which promises “an amazing array of inspirational brands” taking to the runway in this stunning setting – I am really looking forward to it.
Sponsored by Charles Fox, this event features the following designers –
Arboretum Marbella is an environmental project which has been operating on the Costa del Sol for two years and held the first Permaculture Design Course in the area in 2012. This course will be held again in October and is an internationally recognised qualification which in the words of Director Alejandro César Orioli, “is one of the most effective ways to face the current financial crisis and build a sustainable future through education, enabling and taking action.”
Permaculture is a holistic system which deals with the design, planning and construction of spaces where people can relate to nature in an ecologically sustainable way, but which is socially beneficial and economically viable.
By applying different techniques into the various components of a system you can make all the elements work to their best ability, reduce energy use and get the best returns in a sustainable way. Techniques can be applied to the construction of homes and buildings, food production, energy use, water use etc. to make them more sustainable and productive.
What an 80s party night there is in store at the Puente Romano on 12th August. Two fantastic 1980s bands with a back catalogue of fun, classic tunes and a lovely intimate concert venue - should be great fun!! I must try to remember that...
Continue ReadingYet another example of the great cultural diversity on the Costa del Sol is the live music event taking place at Alanda Club's restaurant La Despensa de Alanda on Sunday 28th July. There will be two great performers, one from Russia and the other from...
Continue ReadingNew restaurant, bar and café El Banco in Aloha Pueblo is celebrating the start of a summer of live music with a special event on Thursday 8th August from 8pm. Guests arriving between 8 and 9pm will be given a free glass of cava upon...
Continue ReadingPhil from La Chispa sent me news of this great looking festival over the weekend on San Pedro's lovely Paseo Maritimo. It calls itself a "Healing Arts Festival on the Beach" which sounds intriguing and has lots going on from 11 in the morning until midnight Saturday...
Continue ReadingOn the 11th of July a new restaurant opened its doors in Aloha Pueblo with a great launch party for local residents, friends and holiday makers. This restaurant has given a new lease of life to the urbanization’s old bank and created a much needed...
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