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Oo-Boop-I-Do (Sunday 1st, 8.00 pm)
They call themselves a “20’s Hot Dance
Orchestra” because they feature hot-dance and jazz music of the 20’s
and 30’s. This ten piece band plays lively infectious music, excellent for
pure fun dancing and entertainment.
Their music appeals to a wide audience - The 20’s music
was so hot that we still know it today – the Charleston being the most
famous rhythm of its time. The band made its debut performance on April 30,
2006 at the Spring Fair at the Museu do Trajo de São Brás.
Oo-Boop-I-Do – seen & heard on BBC TV & Radio,
renowned for superb entertainment & silent tap dance! The band comprises
trumpets – trombone – saxophones – clarinets – piano –
banjo – tuba – drums ... plus stylish vocals. An international band,
combining talents from Portugal, Brazil, Canada, Australia, England and Wales.
It’s splendid! – not to be missed. Oo-Boop-I-Do,
featuring the most popular music of the 20th century, plays again in São
Brás: Sunday 1st, starting at 8.00 p.m. Tickets: 12 euros (Friends: 10
euros)
Sun 1st |
Oo-Boop-I-Do. Hot-dance and jazz music of the 1920s
and 30s.
Hot food and bar (please book food by 29 March).
Tickets 12 € (Friends 10 €).
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Mon 2nd |
Film club
- First film — 5.00 pm — Surviving Picasso. 1996 Merchant-Ivory film starring Anthony Hopkins. This passionate drama tells the story of Francoise Gilot, the only lover of Pablo Picasso who was strong enough to withstand his ferocious cruelty and move on with her life.
For synopsis, reviews and other information click: en.wikedia.org/wiki
- Second film — 7.30 pm — Girl with a Pearl Earring. 2003 film from the novel by Tracy Chevalier. The film, which stars Scarlett Johansson, Colin Firth, Tom Wilkinson and Cillian Murphy, tells of a young peasant girl working in the house of painter Johannes Vermeer. She becomes his talented assistant and the model for one of his most famous works. For synopsis, reviews and other information
click: en.wikipedia.org/wiki
Please reserve food with Penny
289 845 452 or 960 227 085 by 31st March. Bar available.
Entry: 2 € (Friends free). Monday 2nd, 5.00pm and 7.30 pm |
Sat 7th |
Flower Making Master Class with Linda Disse. Plants and wire provided, but please bring your own vase/container, secateurs and a sharp knife. Price 15 €. Please book by 31st March - 919 946 965.
Saturday 7th, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm. |
Sat 14th |
Music: Classical music concert with Katharina Krüger (Violin) and Irene Ainstein (Piano), playing music by Corelli, Schubert, Brahms, Biber and Beethoven. Bar and light refreshments from 8.00 pm.
Tickets 16 € (Friends 15 €).
Saturday 14th, 8.30 pm |
Sun 15th |
Jazz Club. Trio Rico, featuring jazz accordionist João Frade. Bar and Refreshments from 5.30 pm
Entry: 5 €. Sunday 15th, 6.00 pm |
Thu 19th |
Athenaeum Discussion Group: Charity begins At Home introduced by David Davies.
Thursday 19th, 4.00 pm |
Fri 20th |
German Film Night: Kebab Connection is a 2005 German-Turkish comedy film, with some slapstick, set in Hamburg ( German dialogue, with Portuguese subtitles). Filmfreak Ibo is dreaming of a career as the first German director of a Kung Fu film His pregnat girlfriend Titzi has other plans for him! Starring Denis Moschitto and Nora Tschirner.
For synopsis and further details click here:-
en.wikipedia/wiki
Entry 2 €. Friday 20th, 8.00 pm |
Sat 21st |
Art Opening: São Brás and Portuguese tradition featuring the works of Valentina Brito, Linda Brubacher, Jane Page, Elsa Newton, Sesil Ceramicas, Olavo Cavaco and Erik van Lint. The event starts with a short play by members of the Friends' performance group Aperitivo.
Saturday 21st, 6.30 pm
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Sun 22nd |
Walking Tour with Identification of Wild Plants
We regret that this event has been CANCELLED. |
Sun 22nd |
A Night At The Opera The Land Of Smiles (Franz Lehár). Video presentation with Helga Hampton; bar and refreshments in the interval.
Click here for more information about The Land Of Smiles: en.wikipedia.org/wiki
Entry: 2 € (Friends free). Sunday 22nd, 6.00 pm
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Mon 23rd |
Shakespeare Festival. Various events throught the day, featuring a talk by Peter Booker on Shakespeare's kings at 11.00 am; Romeo and Juliet puppet show at 7.00 pm; Pyramus and Thisbe at 7.30 pm; and scenes from Shakespeare at 8.30 pm. Bar and refreshments throughout the day.
Click here to see full programme
Monday 23rd, 10.00 am till late! |
Wed 25th |
The Carnation Revolution of 1975
Thirty-three years ago to the day young officers ended Portugal’s 40-year dictatorship with the bloodless "Carnation Revolution" that led to independence for its African colonies. This talk (in German) covers the reactions to this event in Germany, the EU and NATO, with original documentation and music. Further details to follow.
Wednesday 25th (time to be announced) |
Fri 27th |
History Group. The Fortifications of Tavira by Peter Booker.
Friday 27th, 11.00 am
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Sat 28th |
Friends' Social Event. Bar, light refreshments and entertainment.
Saturday 28th, 8.00 pm |
Sun 29th |
Fado with Carlos Oliveira (guitar), Carlos Plácido (viola) and guest fadistas (Carla Patricia, Peres David, Patricia Serra, Carlos Costa and Sara Gonçalves). Bar and refreshments from 8.30 pm. Entry: 3 €
Sunday 29th, 9.00 pm
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Events for April 2007
See also: Regular Events
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