inmadrid october 2011 issue

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4 SCENE What’s new in town

5 THE SINISTER SIXSix Spanish B movies to make youscream this Halloween

6 SPORT: CAPITAL

FOURA guide to Madrid’s La Liga clubs thisseason

7 ORDINARY PEOPLE, EXTRAORDINARY TIMESThe 75th anniversary of the International Brigades

8 ¡POUR FAVOR!Our wine review—2009 La Kiuva “Arnad Montjovet”

8 GOOD GRIFO!A bar under the spotlight

8 CONCERT HIGHLIGHTSPlaying Madrid in October—The Kooks, Nneka and Mogwai

8 FOR THE RECORDThis month’s album reviews—Ry Cooder and Tinawiren

9 NIGHTLIFEOctober’s best club nights

10 MONTH AHEAD: ART & THEATREWhere to go and what to see

11 RESTAURANT & SERVICE GUIDES

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VIII Mad Open Mic: Captured WordsMad Open Mic events give an opportunity for all budding andestablished writers of different nationalities to showcase theirwork. It’s a supportive forum where participants take to the stagefor up to three minutes to present monologues, poems orextracts from novels or short stories. All presentations are inEnglish. Come to present your own creations or just to enjoy theatmosphere and to listen to what others have to offer. It’s a greatnight to get your literary juices flowing. Mad Open Mic, CaféConcierto La Fídula, C/Huertas, 57 (Metro: AntónMartín/Sevilla). Wed, 19 Oct. From 9pm.

Poppy PartyThe British Consulate has organized a‘Red, White and Blue’ party to supportthe 90th Anniversary of the RoyalBritish Legion. Don yourself in red,white, or blue, or go to town andincorporate all three! Tickets availableupon arrival: �5 not only gets youthrough the door but gets you a drinktoo. All funds raised will go to theBritish Legion’s Poppy Appeal whichhelps UK forces past and present.Poppy Party, Finns Tavern, C/Eguilaz,10 (Metro: Bilbao). 11 Oct, 7pm-late.

IV Interactive Kids Fun Ideas FairHello, Hola, Bonjour, Hallo! The Kids Fun Ideas Fair on 8October is a must for parents in Madrid looking to encouragetheir children to develop a second language in fun ways, andmake new friends at the same time. The programme, aimed atchildren ages 0-12, includes a broad range of activities andentertainment, including language workshops, theatre, magic,storytelling, music, crafts, and gymnastics, as well as contests,raffles and more. Kids Fun Ideas Fair, Edificio Mirasierra,Calle Peña Auseba, 5 (Metro: Tres Olivos) 8 Oct. 11am-8.30pm. Entrance: ��5 for kids, ��7 for adults, or a family deal(2 adults and 2 children) for ��20. Seewww.kidsinmadrid.com/en/kids-fun-ideas.html

Madrid Gothic WeekIndulge in all things gothic! Events range from gothic art andliterature lectures(including EspidoFreire, the youngestwinner of the PremioPlaneta book prize) totheatre performancesand concerts—therewill even be a fashionshow. Most activitiestake place at theMuseum ofRomanticism, and theweek ends withSGMFest, a multi-bandconcert and aftershowparty where you canreally let your innerdark side shine.Semana Gotica deMadrid Festival, 21-29Oct. MuseoRomanticismo, C/SanMateo, 13 (Metro:Tribunal). Entrance: 0-��30 (depending on event). Seewww.semanagoticademadrid.com/en/festival.html

International Short Film FestivalLove cinema, but cursed with a short attention span? (Wait!Keep reading!) If so, head down to La Boca del Lobo for its 14thAnnual International Short Film Festival. Its aim is to promote“the most interesting, avant-garde and daring movies frominternational and independent cinema”. All entries are less than25 minutes long, with prizes for different categories. Winnersreceive ��1,000 and a Lobo (which we assume is an Oscar-typeaward, not a large, lupine animal). International Short FilmFestival at “La Boca del Lobo”, C/Argumosa, 11 (Metro:Lavapies). 19-29 Oct. See www.labocadellobo.com/festival/

El Ojo Cojo Film FestivalEl Ojo Cojo, an NGO which promotes diversity and campaignsagainst racism and intolerance, is holding its annual Film Festivalfor shorts and features from all over the world, ranging fromdocumentaries to animation. The festival’s goal is to promotecultural and social integration of marginalised groups, and topresent high-quality movies that do not usually reach a Spanishaudience. The Ojo Cojo Madrid International Film Festival. 7-16 Oct. See http://elojocojo.org/

Semana de la ArquitecturaA highly anticipated event for architecture fans, “ArchitectureWeek” is staged by thearchitecture school ofMadrid, and allowspeople to experience amore in-depth view ofthe city’s buildings. Fromthe BBVA Tower to theRoyal AstronomicalObservatory, there is awide range ofprogrammes, with toursof many buildings led byarchitecture students. Various locations, 3-10 Oct. Seewww.esmadrid.com/semanaarquitectura/index.php/

Ruta Multicultural de la TapaFor the first time, the neighbourhood of Lavapiés is hosting amulticultural tapas route, with the participation of 30 restaurantsin the area. Participants will “tapas crawl” through foods fromBangladesh, Senegal, Ecuador, and Thailand, to name just afew. Gather as much culinary cultural experience as yourstomach can hold, starting from �1 per tapa. “Tapapiés”, 20-30Oct. See www.tapapies.es/

FestdiwaliDiwali, or the “Festival ofLights”, is the celebrationof the New Year in Hinduculture.This month, it will be celebratedin the barrio of Lavapiés, and is open toeveryone.The celebrations will includeIndian dancers, who will create the firstever “Flash Mob” Bollywood-styledance. Festdiwali 2011, Plaza deAgustín Lara (Metro:Lavapiés/Embajadores). 22 Oct,5pm.

Getafe NegroThis month Getafe’s towncouncil would like to makeyou an offer you can’trefuse. October sees thereturn of its “Festival ofCrime Writing”, withdiscussions on variousliterary themes—the mafia,organized crime andcorruption, domesticviolence, cybercrime, warand revolution, and globalsocio-political change. Therewill be a host of famous writers from around the world, includingPatrick Hennessey, JM Guelbenzu, Juan Bolea, Rafael Reig,Andrea Fazioli, Francesco Forgione, and Maurizio de Giovanni.Festival de Novela Policiaca de Madrid, 14-28 October.Various locations in Getafe. See www.getafenegro.com

The British Ladies Association’sAnnual Charity BazaarAdvance notice for November—The British Ladies Association’sAnnual Charity Bazaar will be held on Sunday, 27th. The bazaarwill include stalls selling nearly new clothes, Christmas food andcards, handicrafts, books, and toys, plus a tea stall andrefreshment bar. Father Christmas will also be in attendance!Funds raised support a number of Madrid charities. AnnualCharity Bazaar, Apartamentos Centro Norte, C/MauricioLegendre, 16 (between Plaza de Castilla and ChamartinStation). Parking available. 27 Nov, 12am-6pm. Entrance: ��3adult, ��1 for children (ages 3-10).

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Tips from the TowerHelpful monthly advice from the British Consulate office in Pº de la Castellana’s Torre EspacioYou’ve recently arrived to start a new life in Spain and you’ve heard that there are quite a few documents thatyou will need to get hold of from the Spanish authorities. Where should you start? You’ll be pleased to learn that

one of the most essential documents is also one of the most straightforward to obtain. It’s called the empadron-amiento, which is basically a registration with the local council, a bit like being on the electoral roll in the UK.

All you need to register is an address in Madrid. Appointments can be booked online at your nearestcouncil office—see www.munimadrid.es—and all you need to take is your passport as ID and proof ofaddress (usually your rental contract or utility bill) in order to complete a short form. The service is freeand you walk away with the all-important volante del padrón. This certificate gives you access to awhole new world of possibilities—you’ll need it, amongst other things, to get the residency certificatefrom the Oficina de Extranjeros, to register with a doctor and access a whole host of other public ser-vices such as classes at local cultural centres. It can also help get you access to certain benefits in Spain.See the information pages on the British Consulate’s website for more details: ukinspain.fco.gov.uk

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he Spanish horror genre has taken oninternational recognition in recent years.You would be hard-pressed to find somebo-dy who hasn’t seen or heard of The Others,The Orphanage or REC I and II, all ofwhich garnered widespread acclaim andwere box-office hits. But when a horrormovie is produced with boundless enthusi-asm, but only a negligible budget, the

results can be by turns disastrous and hilarious. Tobring you a selection of such rarities, we have exploredthe underbelly of Spanish horror cinema, and discover-ed cinematic treasures that will undoubtedly make youscream, although more likely with laughter and disbe-lief than fear and fright.

El sonido de la muerte (Sound of Horror)Jose Antonio Nieves Conde, 1965A group of treasure hunters find a cave full of Naziremains and awaken a mysterious beast—an invisibledinosaur, the sound of which gives the film its title.This movie is a perfect example of the creativity thatemerges when the budget is low. After all, what couldbe easier and cheaper than creating a monster thatyou can’t see? Genius. As the American trailer for thefilm says: “You will shiver and shake. Quiver andquake”. FFuunn ffaacctt:: See if you can spot the ever-stylish, famousSpanish actor Arturo Fernández in the role ofProfessor André.

Los monstruos del terror (Assignment Terror orDracula versus Frankenstein)Hugo Fregonese, 1970When Planet Ummo becomes endangered, the alienswho inhabit it cook up a cunning plan. They will con-quer the Earth by bringing back two scientists who inturn will revive a werewolf, Frankenstein’s monster,Count Dracula, and a mummy. This quadrumvirate ofhorror proves to be less helpful than the aliens hadplanned. The verdict? Considering it was shot in sixdays by three different directors, this is actually anexcellent film. See our June edition for a “Made inMadrid” feature about this remarkable movie.FFuunn ffaacctt:: Although the film claims Dracula andFrankenstein, their names are never mentioned, inorder to avoid copyright expenses. Frankenstein isinstead called Faransan.

El espectro del terror (The Spectre of Terror)Jose María Elorrieta, 1973Charly is a drug-addicted, sex-crazed, Vietnam vet whoworks in an airport laundromat and routinely harras-ses stewardesses. He is a psychopath and a misogynistto boot, and when the police open an investigation to

find out who is responsible forthe brutal murders of severalwomen, it becomes clear that heis no ordinary murderer—he hassupernatural powers.FFuunn ffaacctt:: This movie is virtuallyimpossible to find. TheFilmoteca has a battered copy ofit, but the quality is so bad thatit’s unfit for screening. This hasmade it one of the most covetedfilms of the Spanish B moviegenre among enthusiasts.

El asesino de muñecas(Killing of the Dolls)Miguel Madrid, 1975El asesino de muñecas is intro-duced by director MiguelMadrid, who waxes lyrical aboutcriminal psychopathology whiledismembering and beheading asqueaky doll. Thus begins thestory of our protagonist: Paul.During the day, Paul suffersfrom a debilitating aversion toblood, which is interesting consi-dering his shattered dreams ofbecoming a cardiovascular sur-geon. But at night, he dons amask and goes on killing spreesdressed as a woman, althoughin his mind the women he mur-ders are lifeless mannequins.This makes for some interestingcinematography when we see Paulin drag stabbing mannequins left and right betweendream sequences and dance parties. FFuunn ffaacctt:: The soundtrack is composed entirely by thefunky 70s band Amores, who make a brief appearanceto delight us with a psychedelic cover of “Für Elise”.

Killer BarbysJess Franco, 1996This movie is like Spiceworld, but instead of the SpiceGirls you have the Killer Barbys, a Spanish rock bandwhose album titles include Big Muff and Sin is In, andinstead of high fashion and VIP parties, you haveblood, gore and nudity! When the band’s van breaksdown while on tour, they are forced to spend the nightat Countess Olga’s castle. Little do they know that thesecret of the Countess’s youthful appearance is bathingin the blood of the young. The film is directed by noneother than the prolific Jess Franco, a master of the Bmovie whom John Waters recently described as being

one of his favourite directors. Don’t miss the sequel,Killer Barbys vs Dracula.FFuunn ffaacctt:: Watch closely to catch a glaring blooper inwhich a woman, who is thrown naked out of a window,is clothed by the time she hits the pavement.

Ellos robaron la picha de Hitler (They Stole Hitler’sWiener/They Pinched Hitler’s Pecker)Pedro Temboury, 2006If the title isn’t enough to reel you in, the plot surelywill. Hitler’s secret bunker is discovered, and within it,in an urn, his (improbably intact) penis. When DrWeissman of Torremolinos gets wind of this, he gathersa group of neo-Nazis who are willing to risk their livesto purloin the Führer’s bratwurst in order to clonefrom it an army of Adolfs.FFuunn ffaacctt:: Cult film director Jess Franco stars, at theripe age of 80, as Weissman’s father, who appears tohim in visions.

tThe Sinister SixBlood, bones, and bloopers are exposed as Jessica Ruizselects six Spanish B movies—the best of the worst—that you should seek out this Halloween

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Real Madrid CF Stadium: Santiago Bernabéu (Metro: SantiagoBernabéu)Last season table finish: 2ndNicknames: Los Blancos (The Whites), LosMerengues (The Meringues)Significant signings: Coentrão (from Benfica),Varane (from Lens)Odds: 5/4 for the Championship; 10,000/1 forrelegationReal Madrid (translation: Royal Madrid) is not onlya Spanish institution, but the most successfulfootball club of the 20th Century. Founded in1902, it was given its regal title in 1920 byAlfonso XIII, the King of Spain. The club has wonthe UEFA Champions League (formerly theEuropean Cup) nine times, more than any otherteam in the competition’s history. It’s also theworld’s most popular club, with an estimated 228million fans worldwide, more than 34 times thecity’s population.

In recent years Real has struggled against thedominance of Spain’s other great football club,Barcelona, having finished second to its Catalanrivals for the last three seasons. But with JoséMourinho still at the helm and a number of newsignings, expectations remain high. El Clásico, thefixture between the two giants, takes place at theBernabéu on Sunday 11 December.TTiicckkeettss:: Can be bought online atwww.servicaixa.com or at the Santiago Bernabéuticket office (tel: 902 32 43 24) next to Gate 42.Prices start at ��35, but buy early in the weekbefore a scheduled game to avoid missing out.Tickets for games against the top clubs may bevery difficult to obtain.DDiiaarryy ddaatteess:: 12 Sept: Real 4-2 Getafe; 24 Sept:Real 6-2 Rayo; 27 Nov: v Atlético Madrid.

Atlético MadridStadium: Vicente Calderón (Metro: Piramides)Last season table finish: 7thNicknames: Los Rojiblancos (The Red and Whites),Los Colchoneros (The Mattress Makers)Significant signings: Falcao (from Porto), Diego(loan, from Wolfsburg), Turan (from Galatasaray)Odds: 150/1 for the Championship; 50/1 forrelegationAtlético won the Europa League in 2010, attainingthe club’s first continental honours in 48 years bybeating London side Fulham in the Hamburg final.The team has a varied history of success andheartbreak, which is why its fans are often knownas Los Suffradors, or The Sufferers.

Famously playing in red and white stripes, thereare numerous tales about Atlético’s strikinguniform choice. When the club was established, thetraditional colouring of mattress-lining material wasa similar pattern, hence the nickname The MattressMakers, whilst another claim is that after the FirstWorld War, English club Sunderland donated itsprevious season’s shirts to the team, and in honourof the gesture Atlético has played in the samecolours ever since.TTiicckkeettss:: Can be bought online atwww.servicaixa.com or at Vicente Calderón stadium(tel: 902 53 05 00) a few days before a match.Prices from ��30.DDiiaarryy ddaatteess:: 4 Dec: v Rayo Vallecano; 1 April: vGetafe; 11 April: v Real Madrid.

Getafe CFStadium: Coliseum Alfonso Pérez (Metro: LosEspartales)Last season table finish: 16thNicknames: Los Azulones (The Dark Blues), El GetaSignificant signings: Michel (from Birmingham),Pedro León (loan, Real)

Odds: 1,000/1 for the Championship; 4/1 forrelegationGetafe is on the up, having been bought in Maythis year by Dubai-based giant Royal EmiratesGroup for an estimated ��80 million. The origins ofthe club are disputed—there was a football sidein the Madrid suburb during the mid-1920s, but itwas gone a decade later. Getafe as we know ittoday was founded in 1945 by five prominentresidents in the area, who decided to form a localteam around a bar where they met to drink. Oneyear later the club was registered as an officialside, with its offices based at the Bar Hispano.

In 1982, after spending six years in theSpanish second division, the club was relegatedand went out of business. A new team was set upunder the old name, since which time it hassurprised everyone by reaching and remaining inthe country’s highest league. Under the new,money-slinging management, Getafe fans havegreat expectations for the future.TTiicckkeettss:: Can be purchased online atwww.ticketsfc.com or at the Alfonso Pérez stadiumfrom 10am-1.30pm and 5-8.30pm, Monday toFriday, or from 11am until the start of half-time onmatch days. Prices from ��30.Diary dates: 18 Sept: Getafe 0-1 Rayo; 6 Nov: vAtlético Madrid; 5 Feb: v Real Madrid.

Rayo VallecanoStadium: Teresa Rivero (Metro: Portazgo)Last season table finish: 2nd (Segunda División)Nicknames: RayoSignificant signings: Botelho (loan, from Arsenal),Raúl Bravo (from Olympiakos)Odds: 2,500/1 for the Championship; 1/4 for relegationPromoted Rayo Vallecano has returned to top-flightSpanish football after an eight-year absence. Theclub was most successful two decades ago, when

it spent eight of eleven seasons in the top league,before falling on hard times after 2003 anddropping two leagues in as many years.

The goal this year will be to remain in the topdivision. Like many clubs in Spain, Rayo is mired infinancial difficulties with players and staff goingunpaid for periods of last season. However, sinceMay the club has been under new ownership—localbusinessman Raúl Martín—so there may be hopethat things can only get better.TTiicckkeettss:: Can be purchased online atwww.ticketbis.net or at the stadium (tel: 91 47822 53) on match days. Prices from ��30.DDiiaarryy ddaatteess:: 12 Feb: v Getafe; 26 Feb: v RealMadrid; 15 April: v Atlético Madrid.

Our results and league tables for the IFL Madrid,and for FC Británico in Grupo 7 of the Liga Tercerade Aficionados will start next month. IFL Madrid isalways recruiting new players to join existingteams. Send an email with the subject “IFLBosman Board” to [email protected].

Capital FourMadrid has four clubs vying for positions in La Liga this season. AlasdairBaverstock checks out their tales, key dates and ticket opportunities

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onsidered by many to embody the highest ideals of humani-ty, by others to be agents of Soviet Russia, the estimated35,000 foreign volunteers who came to fight for the Republicin the Spanish Civil War continue to inspire debate and pas-sion today. They came from more than 50 countries, as nearas France, Poland, Germany, Italy and Portugal, and as dis-tant as China and Argentina, to serve in the International

Brigades, created on the initiative of the Moscow-controlled CommunistInternational movement in October 1936.

English-speaking countries were well-represented. Small contingentscame from Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and Canada, more than 2,000from Britain, and another 2,800 from the United States, including almost100 female nurses. The units were often named after national or politicalheroes of the volunteers’ home countries, and the presence of a number ofAfrican-Americans in the Abraham Lincoln Brigade made it the firstracially integrated military unit in US history and the first in which blackofficers commanded white troops.

Talks, films, a concert and the inauguration of a new monument arejust some of the events planned to celebrate the anniversary, and with justa few volunteers left alive, none of whom are under 90 years old, this willalmost certainly be the last major tribute for these legendary anti-fascistsin their lifetimes.

Life and lossesAround a quarter of all the volunteers are thought to have died in Spainand thousands more were wounded. The International Brigades fought onthe frontline in each and every one of the great battles of the Civil War,from the siege of Madrid in November-December 1936, where the firstBrigaders went into action on the campus of the Complutense Universityin Moncloa, through to the Battle of the Ebro in the summer of 1938.

Most volunteers had no military experience and little training, andunits were often led by officers appointed on political as much as militarygrounds. They suffered as much as others from the ever-greater shortage ofweapons and supplies that played such a decisive role in the defeat of theRepublic, but they quickly earned a reputation as some of the toughestunits, respected for their motivation and discipline. Republican comman-ders knew that they could be relied on. Some Brigades complained thatthey were being treated as cannon fodder, and some dreamed of goinghome. Others, however, described their withdrawal in October 1938, in a

futile bid by theRepublican govern-ment to force Hitlerand Mussolini toend their help forthe rebels, as one ofthe saddest days oftheir lives, matchedonly by how theyfelt four monthslater when Francosealed his victory.

Who and whyThe majority of those who came to Spain were ordinary people, often intheir teens or early twenties, whether students, workers or unemployed.British veteran David Lomon (originally Solomon) is now 92 years old, buthe arrived in Spain in December 1937, aged just 19, and his story is typicalof many Brigaders.

The son of Jewish migrants from Poland, he became politicized in histeens during the fight against Oswald Mosley (founder of the British fas-cist movement) and the Blackshirts in London’s East End. He soon joinedthe Young Communist League, and as Lomon recently explained to histori-an Richard Baxwell, his decision to go to Spain was a continuation of hisanti-fascist activism. “I wanted to do something,” he recalled, “I wanted tofight fascism.” Volunteers hoped their presence would help force the democ-ratic powers, led by Britain, France and the USA, to reverse their policy ofnon-intervention in the Spanish conflict.

Having travelled via Paris, then struggling through the Pyrenees atnight in order to avoid the French police, on arrival in Spain, Lomonchanged his obviously Jewish surname to avoid being singled out if cap-tured. He was wise to do so, as after just minimal training as a machinegunner and a few weeks on the Aragon front, he was taken prisoner by

Italian soldiers and held in one of the concentration camps set up by theFrancoists near Burgos. He was repatriated to Britain in October 1938 andwas lucky to return relatively unscathed. Health permitting, he hopes to beback in Madrid for the anniversary events.

Post-warThe Brigaders may have lost the battle against fascism in Spain, butmany, including Lomon who served in the Royal Navy, took up arms againin the Second World War and were able to celebrate the defeat of fascismin Europe in 1945. What they could not imagine is that they would have towait another 30 years for the end of Franco’s dictatorship, and another 20more until they received recognition for their act of selfless solidarity fromdemocratic Spain. This came in 1996, when the surviving veterans weregranted Spanish citizenship, and hundreds of them returned to a heroes’welcome. Twenty thousand people filled the Palacio de Deportes for anemotive concert, and thousands more greeted them in Barcelona, the sceneof their famous farewell parade almost 60 years earlier.

DivisionsGiven that the Civil War and historical memory still divide Spanish society,it is hardly surprising that mixed opinions about the InternationalBrigades still remain. For critics, the Communist control meant that theBrigades were mere pawns of Moscow in its alleged plans for a Soviet-styletakeover in Spain, and the Brigaders more or less conscious Communiststooges, tainted by the worst crimes of Stalinism.

The Asociación de Amigos de las Brigadas Internacionales (AABI) andthe other organizations responsible for this month’s events see things dif-ferently. They are convinced that the “volunteers for freedom” picked theright side in the Civil War, by defending a democratically-elected govern-ment against a military rebellion. Equally important, they believe that thebrigadistas represent an outstanding example of idealism, activism andinternationalism in a progressive cause that should serve as continuedinspiration for present and future generations.

Whatever you think about the Civil War, the ideological struggles of the20th century, or politics today, at the most basic human level it is difficultnot to be impressed by the Brigades and the spirit of those passionatetimes. The volunteers were ordinary people who were willing and able toact in an extraordinary way, leaving their family, friends, studies or careersto risk their lives in a war that was not their own. It is this that makes theBrigaders’ individual and collective stories of self-sacrifice so compelling, asrelevant today as ever before, and which provides reason enough to sharein the unique tribute this month.

Justin Byrne is a historian and coordinator of the October conference on theInternational Brigades.

75th Anniversary Events ProgrammeThe AABI has arranged a major programme of events in Madrid. Forfull information see the Amigos’ website: http://www.brigadasin-ternacionales.org/

Ordinary people, extraordinary times

This month sees the 75th anniversary of the formation of the first InternationalBrigades, units of volunteers created to fight for the Republic in the Spanish Civil War.Justin Byrne looks at the Brigades’ story, and at the events to mark the occasion

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For the first red of autumn, we’re venturing beyond the borders ofSpain. Not because there’s any shortage of wines here, butbecause there are just so many out there that we felt it wrong tocontinue ignoring them. Besides, October’s lukewarm evenings callfor a red on the lighter side, and Spain admittedly falls short in thatcategory to some of her neighbours. So we looked to Italy, specifi-cally its smallest wine sub-region, the DOC Vallée d’Aosta in thenorthwest of the country known as Piemonte. There, 60 growersaround the villages of Arnad and Montjovet that form the co-opera-tive La Kiuva tend small plots of the indigenous red grapeNebbiolo, another local varietal Dolcetto, and the French grapePinot Noir. All three thrive in northern climes, and produce intensityand depth in wine. Italian wines typically burst with personality, andwe found quite an interesting one hiding in the little Valley of Aosta.Appearance Light, almost pale brick-red, with a rusty, oxidizedearth colour at the edges. The colour indicates light weight andbody, while the hue seems to suggest a wine with a bit more age. Aroma An interesting bouquet of fruit includes redcurrant, cherry and stewed strawberry, but there’s a def-inite acidic aroma that smells like farm apple cider. The scent of old cedar wood adds to the complexity.Taste You’re immediately struck by the combination of light body and big flavour. Wildberries mix with thefruit of the bouquet, while a strong acidic presence makes your mouth and tongue water. A copper miner-ality enhances both the fruit and acid. As you continue to sip, smooth fruit tannins (coming from the highskin-to-pulp ratio of the small Nebbiolo grapes) accumulate, leaving a palatable impression and showingthat, along with the integrated flavours and acid backbone, this is a well-crafted and structural wine. Allthis becomes even more compelling when you consider how light and refreshing the wine is. Whilesomething from the sun-baked vineyards outside Murcia might exhaust, this alpine Nebbiolo enlivens.Try it with Cheeses, meat-sauce pastas or oysters. Anything really spicy will overpower the wine, and any-thing super light won’t stand up to all that’s going on in the glass. Try fish with butter sauces to see how theacidity cuts through the rich sauce, or pork with apples to bring out those cider aromas. Briney fare like rawoysters could match perfectly with the minerality of the wine. Steak tartare might be the perfect pairing.Final thoughts Like Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo leaves some people unimpressed, dissatisfied and wondering whatcauses all the fuss. But when its qualities are brought out by the right producer in the right climate, disparatebody, flavour and structure can still achieve balance; it’s both fascinating and delightful. ■ THOMAS SPAETH

2009 La Kiuva “Arnad Montjovet”, DOC Vallée d’Aosta, Italy 75% Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir, Dolcetto. Stainless steel aged.12.5% alc.

¡Pour favor ! What to drink this month

Café GaldósWhere: Calle de los Madrazo, 10 (Metro: Sevilla). Tel: 91 429 01 85.When: Mon-Thurs, 9am-12pm. Fri, Sat, 12-3am.What: A lively, trendy and slightly bohemian bar, Café Galdós hosts live music, art and photography exhi-bitions and DJ sets. Striking marble columns and a large mural give the place character, and the old-fashioned coffee tables are suggestive of a 19th century literary café. Towards the back of the bar there

is a more intimate room where you can danceto the rhythms that the bands and DJs have tooffer. The music adds to the bar’s lively atmos-phere but doesn’t inhibit conversation, makingit an ideal spot to kick off a night out.People: At weekends, a mixed crowd with avariety of ages, mostly Spanish. Those whopop in for a chat over a caña don’t feel outof place alongside those dancing with amojito in hand. Weekdays, expect the localworking contingent too.Food & Drinks: At Café Galdós they pridethemselves on their cocktails and the chop-ping board and knife behind the bar assureyou that old favourites will be carefully crafted

with fresh ingredients. Prices range from €8-10. What really sets the bar apart, though, is its remarkableGin & Tonic menu. The speciality gins come from all over the world and are made using complex andinnovative methods. Different tonics are suggested based on how well they complement each gin anddifferent slices of fruit are used depending on each drink. Although it’s the most expensive on the list,the G’Vine, served in a glass full of ice and with a slice of grapefruit, is stunning and has to be sampled.At lunchtimes, there’s an excellent value menú del día for €9.60 or a half menu for €6.Music: On weeknights the music is carefully selected but if it’s live stuff you’re after, then come to CaféGaldós at the weekends, when the bar makes a real effort to promote live music. There are a variety ofacts worth seeing, with performances spanning genres such as pop, acoustic and jazz. The entry fee isusually around the €7 mark with a free drink. Live DJs then take over, taking you into the night with coolhouse and electronic vibes. ■ PATRICK FLETCHER

¡good grifo !Tapping into Madrid’s finest watering holes

Ry Cooder Pull Up Some Dust And Sit DownNonesuch/Perro Verde Depressingly enough, whenever I’ve beenasked the question “Who is Ry Cooder?” (it’shappened a couple of times), I’ve tended tosay “He’s that guy who thought up the BuenaVista Social Club”, or words to that effect,tacitly affirming that he’ll always be betterknown for that than any of his other 30-oddsolo records since 1970. But Pull Up SomeDust And Sit Down could be about to changeall that, a late career flourish that’s as mucha state of the nation address as it is a study

in American roots music; the withering put downs against the rich and themighty sure to put the wind up any God-fearing Wall Street financier. “NoBanker Left Behind” is a jaunty country romp that imagines all thebankers everywhere heading off on a train, having conspired to “rob thenation blind.” On “John Lee Hooker For President”, Cooder delivers a hilari-ous impersonation of the famous bluesman, imagining him running for theoffice of president of the United States on the pledge that “Everyone getsone bourbon, one scotch, one beer/Three times a day if they stay cool.”He’s taking aim at the whole political party system, lampooning the peren-nial tussles between Republicans and Democrats and in the process prov-ing that irony is as good a weapon as anger to get your message across—especially when allied to such superlative songwriting.

Tinariwen TissaliIndependienteThe famous Lou Reed quote that “One chordis fine. Two chords is pushing it. Threechords and you’re into jazz”, is a sentimentthat desert blues outfit Tinariwen probablyagree with. One note, or a single chord, isthe foundation of many a Tinariwen song,and with the group’s new long player Tissalithis is further pared down. Recorded in atent in the Algerian desert, the electric gui-

tars of previous outings are largely set aside in favour of a leaneracoustic sound. You can hear the musicians breathing as they gear upto perform; hand drums reverberating alongside syncopated hand claps.Vocals provide texture, not just a melody, often simply sounding theroot note to create a soothing drone like in the sumptuous “Walla Illa”.Purists will cock a snook at cameos made by Nels Cline of Wilco, whoguests on opener “Imidiwan Ma Tennam Tunde” with some nimble gui-tar playing, and Kyp Malone of TV on the Radio, who provides somelyrics in English, sung in a whispered falsetto, on the excellent “TenereTaqqim Tossam”, but the music of Tinariwen has never really been tra-ditional. Peaceful, profound and deeply soulful, Tissali is a fine additionto the group’s already burgeoning catalogue.

RRuusssseellll PPaarrttoonn gets out his olives and tells uswhat we should, or shouldn’t, be listening to

for therecord

concerts

NnekaSun 23 Oct, Joy Eslava, C/Arenal, 11 (Metro: Opera/Sol). Tel: 91 366 37 33.www.joy-eslava.com

Nneka’s music is an interestingmix of many genres—soul, hip-hop, R&B, Afrobeat, Reggaeand Jangle Pop. She grew up inNigeria, but sings in Germanand the Nigerian language Igbo.Deep lyrics about capitalism,poverty and war characteriseher music and she reached awider audience through her2008 hit “Heartbeat”. Thesong could be understood as alove song, but is equally a polit-ical message about mercy andempathy, a theme which contin-ues to the present day.

MogwaiWed 26 Oct, Sala San Miguel (Palacio de Vistalegre), C/Utebo, 1 (Metro: VistaAlegre). Tel: 91 563 94 93. www.palaciovistalegre.es

These post-rockers from Glasgowhave been making music togethersince 1995. Signed to the Seattle-based Sub Pop Records, echoes oflabel mates Sonic Youth can beheard in their bass heavy lengthytracks. They have been previouslypinned as makers of monothematicambient music that is at timesquite dark, yet their latest album,Hardcore Will Never Die, But YouWill, veers from this stamp and is alittle lighter. The songs are general-ly shorter and laced with morelyrics, but still take you on a minijourney, fulfilling that Mogwai mission. Be sure to check outthe video for “Mexican Grand Prix”.

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The KooksSat 22 Oct , La Riviera, Paseo Virgen del Puerto, s/n (Metro:Puerta del Angel) Tel: 91 365 24 15. www.salariviera.com

A number of influences can be heard in themusic of these four talented young guys hail-ing from Brighton. Fans of the 60’s BritishInvasion movement and post-punk revival ofthe new millennium, they also tend to experi-ment with different genres, such as rock,Britpop, Reggae and ska, and gained main-stream media attention after being signed byVirgin Records in 2006. In the same year, theywon the award for Best UK & Ireland Act atthe MTV Europe Music Awards. Check out theKinks-esque “Petulia” from their latest albumJunk of the Heart.


booking aheadWilco Tues 1 Nov, Teatro Circo Price, C/Ronda de Atocha, 35 (Metro: Embajadores). Tel: 91528 81 22. www.teatrocircoprice.es. €45 from www.entradas.comYes Fri 4 Nov, La Riviera, Paseo Virgen del Puerto, s/n (Metro: Principe Pio/Puerta delÁngel). Tel: 91 365 24 15. www.salariviera.com. €36 from www.ticketmaster.esRihanna Thurs 15 Dec, Palacio de Deportes de la Comunidad de Madrid, Avenida Felipe II,s/n (Metro: Goya/O Donnell). Tel: 91 444 99 49. www.palaciodedeportes.com. €45 fromwww.ticketmaster.esRed Hot Chili Peppers Sat 17 Dec, Palacio de Deportes de la Comunidad de Madrid,Avenida Felipe II, s/n (Metro: Goya/O Donnell). Tel: 91 444 99 49.www.palaciodedeportes.com.

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Rock/pop

SALA CLAMORES, c/Albuquerque, 14 (Metro:Bilbao). Tel: 91 445 79 38. www.salaclam-ores.com1 Oct: Carmen Boza1 Oct: The Braiben Band2 Oct: Ara Malikian - Fdo. Egozcue Quintet2 Oct: El Turuta y Pau3 Oct: LunesALVERSO4 Oct: Mossa Mayor5 Oct: El Chinchilla6 Oct: Ricardito y El Quinteto Tipico7 Oct: Guadalupe Plata8 Oct: In verso9 Oct: Daniel Higiénico9 Oct: Generación Ochenti

COSTELLO CLUB, c/Caballero de Gracia, 10(Metro: Gran Vía). Tel: 91 522 18 15.www.costelloclub.com1 Oct: Odette + Cosmonauta6 Oct: Mihassan7 Oct: Moebio8 Oct: Pasajero12 Oct: Malacabeza13 Oct: the Funiculars + Hush E-Femme14 Oct: Brandauer + Varaverde15 Oct: Bonafonte20 Oct: La Hostia22 Oct: Lady Grape26 Oct: Alternativas 201127 Oct: Ghostcat29 Oct: Lighting Teeth + Trajano31 Oct: Día de los Muertos 2011

SALA GALILEO GALILEI, c/de Galileo, 100(Metro: Islas Filipinas/Canal). Tel: 91 534 7557/58. www.salagalileogalilei.com1 Oct: Siete Pulgadas5 Oct: Pol Castillo6 Oct: Los Galvan 7 Oct: Ornamento y Delito + Tarantula8 Oct: Canderlaria9 Oct: La Casa Del Mar11 Oct: Demiserables13 Oct: Judith Mateo15 Oct: Jeffrey Lewis & The Junkyard + Mate19 Oct: Depedro Coca-Cola Conciert Clun21 Oct: Christina Rosenvonge27 Oct: Miguel Campello31 Oct: Los Sirex

GRUTA 77, c/Cuclillo, 6 (Metro: Oporto). Tel: 91471 23 70. www.gruta77.com1 Oct: The Moonstones + La Reaccion2 Oct: Nomad5 Oct: Juan Abarca (Mama Ladilla)8 Oct: Mad Sin + Lucky Dados9 Oct: Culto al Ruido11 Oct: Spakle Gross + Amorica14 Oct: Freedonia15 Oct: Proyecto Kostradamus 21 Oct: Garrido Rock.Punk: Sublevados +Malditos Bastardos + Debruces + Yeska22 Oct: Arenna + Fungus28 Oct: Insaciables

29 Oct: Aniversario Jekyll: Castigo +Macarrada + Desorden + Kolico30 Oct: XIII Aniversario Jekyll: Censurados+ Atake Urbano + Extractos de Lupulo31 Oct: Fiesta Halloween: 7 Muertes

SALA HEINEKEN, c/Princesa, 1 (Metro: Plazade España). Tel: 91 547 57 11. www.sala-heineken.com3 Oct: Peter Murphy5 Oct: Marah13 Oct: Michael Franti and Sparhead14 Oct: Edguy15 Oct: Cat People16 Oct: Doro18 Oct: The Mission22 Oct: El Chojin29 Oct: Musicamanovella30 Oct: Pain

JOY ESLAVA, c/Arenal, 8 (Metro: Sol). Tel: 91366 54 39. www.joy-eslava.com6 Oct: Kitty, Daisy & Lewis7 Oct: The New Reamon (with Maria Rodés)14 Oct: Garaje Jack20 Oct: Junip21 Oct: Bonnie "Prince" Billy23 Oct: Nneka

SALA LEMON, Avda del Brasil, 5 (Metro:Santiago Bernabéu). Tel: 646 006 433.7 Oct: Tributo a Extremoduro y Platero y Tu8 Oct: Banda Jachis15 Oct: Luter 22 Oct: Kaxta 28 Oct: La Kinky Beat

PALACIO DE DEPORTES, Avenida Felipe II, s/n(Metro: Goya/O Donnell). Tel. 91 444 99 49.www.palaciodedeportes.com.14 Oct: Sergio Dalma

CAFÉ LA PALMA, c/Palma, 62 (Metro:Noviciado). Tel: 91 522 50 31. www.cafelapal-ma.com1 Oct: Reikiavik + Àngel Santos6 Oct: Monofunk Club7 Oct: The Clams + Dj`s Cue & Caution8 Oct: Michelle & The New Spielbergs +Freedom B11 Oct: Low Battery + Ross Curry13 Oct: Nur + Rewak Dj14 Oct: Folk Abisal + Vasco Ispirian15 Oct: Betamotion + Min & Mal20 Oct: Inra + Café Columpio + From BeatTo The Beat21 Oct: Aa Henchman + Watch TV22 Oct: Clientes De La Noche + Mountage27 Oct: Barflies + Narol Margó & Be.Lanuit28 Oct: Fford & Mirémonos + Victor FL29 Oct: nO & Lara Rosales + HDSubstance31 Oct: Jenny & The Mexicats + Dj's Cue &Caution

LA RIVERA, P° Bajo de La Virgen, s/n (Metro:Puerta del Ángel/Príncipe Pio). Tel: 91 365 2415. www.salariviera.com10 Oct: Within Temptation15 Oct: Mago de Oz20 Oct: Muchachito Bombo Infierno22 Oct: The Kooks+

Flamenco

LLAASS TTAABBLLAASS, Plaza de España, 9 (Metro:Plaza de España). Tel: 91 542 05 20.www.lastablasmadrid.comCCAARRDDAAMMOOMMOO, C/Echegaray, 15 (Metro: Sol).Tel: 91 369 07 57. www.cardamomo.esCCAASSAA PPAATTAASS, C/ Cañizares, 10 (Metro:Antón Martín). Tel: 91 369 04 96.www.casapatas.com

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NightlifeSpotlight

Van Czar@AreiaC/Hortaleza, 92 (Metro: Chueca). Sat, 1Oct. 11.30pm-3.30am.www.areiachillout.com. Free entry.

Belgian DJ Van Czar kicks off this month’s clubbingsessions at Areia. Dubbed the colonial chillout bar,expect to walk into an intimately beautiful macro clubgarnished with decoration from Bali where fellowclients will feel more like friends in this refreshinglyunique venue. Van Czar is one of the newest DJs tohit the Madrid scene and is already making wavesacross the trendiest of the city’s clubs, as well ashaving just completed a tour of Mexico. His style isdeep, sensual house thrown in with electro beatsand melodic harmonics that’ll make you wannadance the night away.

Klubbers Meeting@TelefonicaMadrid ArenaCasa de Campo (Metro: Lago). Tues, 11Oct. 2.30am-6am. www.klubbers.com. €22.

The guys at FSM Clubbing have pulled out all thestops this month as their famed Klubbers Dayfestival returns to Casa de Campo. The three-dayfestival normally takes place once a year—the lastone having been in April. But this month, they’vedecided that they just couldn’t wait another year toput on a party for 30,000 ravers. For one night onlyand headed by the world’s number one DJ ArminVan Buuren, with support from Markus Schultz andJochen Miller, expect a tasty trance takedown.

Plastikman Live 1.5@FabrikAvenida Industria, 82, Humanes de Madrid.(Bus service from Plaza de España). Sat,29 Oct. From 11.30pm.www.grupo-kapital.com/fabrik. €15

British born DJ Plastikman aka Richie Hawtin joinsLivio & Robby, Ambivalent and Magda at Fabrik fora night of abstract and minimal house. The venue,located on an industrial estate just south of the city,was recently voted one of the best nightclubs in theworld by industry dictators DJ Mag, and rightly soas clubbers are amazed and blown away bybreathtaking laser trickery and an epic laserdromeof sound, colour and energy that swallows you upand flips you head-over-heels. Hector, TheMartinez Brothers, Barem and Gaiser play theSatelite stage.

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Bar callStereoC/Campoamor, 4

(Metro: Alonso

Martínez). Thurs, Fri, Sat, 10pm-3.30am.

Any bar with €1 Mahou botellines and a Fifa 99 video game readily available is going to be a winnerin my book, but Stereo actually offers a lot more. In fact, this intimate bar, located near AlonsoMartínez, offers its customers something a lot of venues in the city are lacking: repose. Stereo is avery unassuming and welcoming place—about as humble and modest as an establishment can be.The two female English-speaking bartenders greet you with smiles, and gladly wait for you to orderas you debate dipping into their extensive selection of spirits or sticking with a reliable beer. Theprices are more than reasonable, and you won’t be breaking the bank for a good time. The music isengaging, but not overwhelming, as the DJ mixes anything from electro-indie dubstep and rock to apoppy Feist track, striking a great balance between catering to the needs of people having aconversation and also those looking to burn calories on the dance floor. The vast majority of thetracks are in English. It’s calm and cordial—you won’t find eight stories of sweaty, crazy debaucheryhere, but Stereo seeks to provide a sought-after alternative—one goes (and goes again) to relax,meet friendly people, listen to good music, and enjoy the night without hindrance, as more than a fewnative English speakers have already discovered. ■ KYLE SAMUEL

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Centro de Arte Reina SofíaC/ Santa Isabel, 52 (Metro: Atocha). Tel: 91 774 10 00. Mon-Sat,10am-9pm; Tues closed; Sun 10am-2.30pm. General admission€6, temporary exhibition €3. Free Mon; Wed-Fri, 7-9pm; Sat, 2.30-8pm; Sun, 10am-2.30pm.

AAlliigghhiieerroo BBooeettttii:: EEssttrraatteeggiiaa ddee JJuueeggoo.. ThisItalian artist is often included in Arte Povera, amovement during the 1960s that challengedthe use of art for capitalist means. Artists usedmaterials that were considered of poor value toquestion whether art requires money and priva-tisation. Boetti specifically focuses on art’ssubjectivity in order to question imposed powerand rankings. 44 OOcctt--55 FFeebb.

Círculo de Bellas ArtesC/Alcalá, 42 (Metro: Sevilla/Banco de España). Tel: 91 360 5400. Tues-Sat, 11am-2pm, 5-9pm; Sun, 11am-2pm. €1.

PPiieerrrree BBoouurrddiieeuu:: IImmáággeenneess ddee AArrggeelliiaa.. PierreBourdieu was one of the most important socio-logists of the 20th century. A member of theEuropean Academy of Science and Art, his workfocused on the relationship between socialposition and power. He travelled and lived inAlgeria during the late 1950s and photographedhis experiences. This exhibition shows his pho-tographs not only as memories of his timethere, but as reflections of his studies andobservations. 1133 OOcctt--1155 JJaann..

Other galleriesTThhrroouugghh oouurr EEyyeess.. PLAN is an international non-governmental organization dedicated to the pro-tection and implementation of children’s rights.Through our Eyes runs unitl 6 October, and con-sists of photographs taken by children living inSpain and in impoverished countries such asThailand, Bangladesh, Colombia and Haiti. Afterattending photography and human rights work-shops, the Spanish children chose subjects

that they believed represented what they hadlearned. The children living in the other coun-tries, however, photographed their daily livesand hardships. EEssttaacciióónn ddee CChhaammaarrttíínn.. CC//SSaannAAgguussttíínn ddee FFooxxaa ((MMeettrroo:: CChhaammaarrttíínn)).. TTeell:: 990022443322 334433.. MMoonn--SSuunn 44..3300aamm--0000..1155aamm.. FFrreeee..UUnnttiill 66 OOcctt..

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Talking HeadsBook ahead for November to see Thisbie Burns,Julie Davis and Jim Trainor bring three of world-renowned Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads mono-logues to life. In Bed Among the Lentils, onewoman’s search for consolation at the bottomof a bottle leads to a new-found relationship,revealing unsuspected facets of God, sex andher own life. A Lady of Letters tells of awoman’s constant need to complain about herwild and unruly neighbours, whose son may bethe victim of child abuse, and finally, A Chip inthe Sugar, relates the story of a middle-agedman living at home, who has to come to termswith his mother taking up with an old flame. Allset in Bennett’s home county of Yorkshire, eachcharacter presents a poignant scenario that allof us can relate to or identify with. These arebeautifully observed portraits and a rarechance to catch some of Bennett’s finest workin Madrid. TTeeaattrroo EEssttuuddiioo LLiibbeerraarrttee,, CC//FFrraanncciissccaaCCoonnddee,, 77 ((MMeettrroo:: VVeennttiillllaa)).. TTeell:: 9911 773333 0000 2299..TTiicckkeettss ((eennttrraaddaass..ccoomm)).. FFrrii,, SSaatt,, 99ppmm.. 44,, 55,, 1111,,1122 NNoovv..

4PLAYRecently gracing the stage of London’s VaudevilleTheatre, the Flying Karamazov Brothers, who are infact neither Russian nor brothers, and have yet tofly, are now sweeping through Madrid with 4PLAY, amischievous and satirical performance. Combiningfour artists with musical, comical and acrobatic tal-ent, the show is a multidisciplinary masterpiece,kilts and juggling included. Paul Magid, MarkEttinger, Roderick Kimball and Stephen Bent are nostrangers to the entertainment world and haveworked with big names, from Frank Sinatra to RobinWilliams. Find out what tricks the quartet have uptheir sleeves in this latest endeavour that will surelyastound with the unexpected. TTeeaattrroo CCoommppaacc GGrraannVVííaa,, CC//GGrraann VVííaa,, 6666 ((MMeettrroo:: PPllaazzaa ddee EEssppaaññaa)).. TTeell::9911 554411 55556699.. TTiicckkeettss ((eennttrraaddaass..ccoomm)) ��1199.. WWeedd--TThhuurrss,, 88..3300ppmm;; FFrrii,, 99ppmm;; SSaatt,, 77ppmm aanndd 99ppmm;; SSuunn,,66ppmm.. UUnnttiill 1166 OOcctt..

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Arquitecturas Pintadas: Del Renacimiento al Siglo XVIIIMuseo Thyssen-Bornemisza. Po del Prado, 8 (Metro: Banco de España). Tel: 91 369 01 51. Tues-Sun, 10am-7pm. General admis-sion €8, students €5.50.

Architecture is revealing not only of thedesigner’s taste but society’s history.It determines how people movethrough a specific place and reflectstheir interpretations of their environ-ment. The Thyssen is hosting morethan 140 paintings of urban architec-ture and its evolution across time.Spanning the Mediterranean toNorthern Europe, works by artists suchas Duccio di Buoninsegna, Canaletto,and Tintoretto are on display, depictingtheir interest in how architectureaffects movement and place, as wellas their ability to portray it as an art form. The exhibition is actually housed in twolocations—works from the 14th to the 17th century are shown at the Thyssen, revealing thereligious, historical and mythological influences across city scenes, whilst the Fundación CajaMadrid (Plaza San Martín, 1. Metro: Ópera) houses paintings from the 18th century, by whichtime the genre was considered independent. The paintings in the Fundación include incredi-ble expressions of landscape ruins. 1188 OOcctt--2222 JJaann..

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accommodation-offeredFURNISHED CENTRAL FLAT FOR RENT, 3bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, living room anddining room, with all amenities, 5 mins tube,would suit English teachers. €390 eachbedroom. Call Margaret on 634 801 575.BIG ROOMS CENTRO MADRID Big rooms forrent in a house, Centro Madrid easy walkingdistance to 2 metro stations cercanias,bus,freeparking rooms are bright and airy as there arelots of windows,All mod cons in huge kitchenand an outside patio,internet,musicalthread,Soils radiant 290€ [email protected] COZY DUPLEX FOR SHORT OR LONGRENTALS: BILBAO Refurbished 32m2 duplexavailable for short/long term lets. Upstairsequipped with double bed & chest of drawers.Downstairs theres a wardrobe, 2 seater whitesofa, bathroom with shower & kitchenette withwashing machine, 2 burner hob & large fridge. 1min walk from Bilbao metro, 3 mins fromTribunal & 2 mins from the popular MañuelaMalasaña area. Email: [email protected] Tel:670681435.NEWLY REFURBISHED 25M2 LOFTSTUDIO/DUPLEX-TRIBUNAL For short or longterm lets we have this top floor newlyrefurbished 25m2 loft studio duplex with orwithout furniture and appliances. In the verysought after area of Tribunal close to anabundance of bars, restaurants, nightlife andclubs. €730 Tel: 670681435 Email:[email protected] TO LET NEARPROSPERDAD/ALFONSO XIII €335 Singleroom for a professional non smokingmale/female available now. To share with 2males and 1 female (English, Irish and Spanish )Metro, bus and shops on doorstep. Nice flat,large lounge, good atmosphere. Room hassingle bed, wardrobe. €335 plus bills (gas, elec,wifi,water, = €30pm). One months depositrequired. Tel 655439134 /610687575 oremail:[email protected] IN SHARED FLAT FOR SHORT/LONGLETS - CHAMBERI Lovely 10m2 roomavailable for €560 in spacious 170m2 6 bedshared flat with mixed international atmosphere.To share with students & professionals agedbetween 20 and 35. Living room with two sofas& kitchen with oven, dishwasher & two largefridges. Price includes internet and expenses.One Full Bathroom & One WC, Double & TwinRooms Available @ €650 Email:[email protected] Tel: 670681435.NEW LUX 14M2 ROOM WITH A/C, TV &BALCONY: TRIBUNAL Newly refurbished100m2 4 bed flat with 4 luxury 14m2 doublerooms to let with prices from €630 to €750 allwith private A/C, flat screen TV & fridge, Roomswith large cupboard, desk, chair, chest of draws,2 lamps & storage area built into the bed forsuitcases. 2 full bathrooms & fully equippedkitchen with oven, 4 burner hob & dishwasher€630 Email: [email protected] Tel:670681435.30M2 BRIGHT STUDIO FOR SHORT/LONGLETS-ANTON MARTI 19th Century bright 3rdfloor quiet 30m2 fully furnished studio availablefor short / long term lets 5 mins walk from AntonMartin, Tirso de Molina & Lavapies Line 1 & 3metro stations. Separate kitchen & dressingarea. Windows & skylights. Real wood beams.No elevator. Ideal as a siteseeing base for ashort term let or a longer term professionalhome €650 Email: [email protected] Tel:670681435.IN 4 CAMINOS AVAILABLE ROOM TO RENTFOR MAN/WOMAN In 4 CAMINOS, room torent in a centric flat with another girl. Completlyfurnished apartment. The room to rent has a bigtable to study. 380 euros month + expensesapart + 1 month deposit. Call diana: 676 15 6987.10M2 ROOM IN FIVE BED REFURBISHEDFLAT - ARGUELLES Two 10m2 single roomsavailable in this 160m2 5 bedroom flat for shortor long term lets with exterior facing balcony. 1min walk from Arguelles metro station & 3 minswalk from the Moncloa transport hub. Roomswith single bed, desk, chair & wardrobe. The flat

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booksWANTED: DONATIONS OF BOOKS: InEnglish & Spanish for the British LadiesAssociation's Christmas Bazaar on 27 Nov.Especially childrens in English, also LPs, CDs& DVDs. Call Stephen on 650984329 or914465797 or email: madridbeast2hotmail.com

classes

music-classesGUITAR CLASSES Graduate from Madrid’sConservatorio Superior with lots of professionalexperience playing jazz, blues, bossa, folk,pop, etc., offers guitar classes. I’ve got lots ofexperience teaching. Retiro area. E-mail:[email protected] GUITAR LESSONS IN MADRID(EMBAJADORES) CLASSICAL GUITARLESSONS for all levels and ages in Madrid (MLavapies or student’s home). Experiencedconcert guitarist and qualified teacher trained atthe Royal Conservatory in The Hague andUniversity Mozarteum in Salzburg. Lessons areheld in English, Spanish, German or Slovene.For more information please [email protected].

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spanishLEARN SPANISH EASILY! Make learningfunny with experienced teachers. Referencesavailable. All levels and purposes: survival,business, etc. We go to your place and providethe material. 60-minute class 30e / 90-minuteclass 40e. Small groups (up to 4) at same price686808091 / [email protected] CLASSES I am a Spanish teacherwith 25 years experience. I am looking for “Oneto one “ classes (All levels). Role- playconversation, grammar, business,DELEexamination. Also there are Openings for ashared class at any level FOR FIRST MONTHYOU PAY FOR ONLY 3 WEEKS. Maria :699331505 91.7736471 [email protected] CLASSES Qualified native teacherwith experience. One to one or groups.Grammar, conversation. DELE.Revision text.Zone: Moncloa or in your place. From 15 eurosnegotiable. Cristina 656 634 343. Email:[email protected] CLASSES IN CENTRAL MADRIDLearn Spanish easily with experienced teacher,graduate by International House. One to one orgroups. Materials provided. Grammar andconversation for all levels. DELE exam.Contact Javier: 661 871 239 mail:[email protected] web:http://javiersanjoseespeso.jimdo.com.PERSONALIZED SPANISH COURSES Reacha Spanish level that best fits your time,interests and needs! Try my personalizedcourses using interesting and effective methodsthat make learning easy. I go to your home orbusiness and provide the material. All levels;private or small groups (up to 3). 60-min class25€; 90-min class 35€. I am a native,

experienced and highly-qualified teacher—contact [email protected] / 676-249-744.SPANISH LESSONS Bilingual andexperienced teacher offers Spanish lessons athis place located in downtown (near calleHuertas, Antón Martín subway station). Alllevels, grammar and conversation. Reasonablerates. Call anytime at (91) 420 10 49 or emailme for further information:[email protected].

englishQUALIFIED ENGLISH TEACHER, LondonUniversity. Specialized in business English andCambridge exams. 20 years [email protected], 679159919

clubs

clubs-artMADRID PLAYERS MADRID PLAYERSEnglish amateur theatre group for allnationalities. Are you the new budding actor,singer, dancer or just want to be part of thetheatre scene? DON’T BE SHY come and joinus. New members always [email protected] Club house: PlazaPerseo, 9 Metro Conde Casal Information: Findus on Facebook. www.madridplayers.orgwww.madridplayers.blogspot.com Tel.916322991.

clubs-general-socialTHE GUILD AT ST. GEORGE’S Invites you tojoin an informal talk given on a wide range ofsubjects by Writers, Travellers, Diplomats etc.We meet at 10.30am on the First Tuesday ofevery month from October to June alsoLIBRARY attached Open every Sunday Tuesday& Wednesday. Contact for more informationJenny Tel. 915478913 email:[email protected] or StephenTel.650984329 email [email protected] AND CHILD GROUP Parent andChild Group in Madrid. If you are new in townor a single parent looking to meet other parentswith kids or simply want to expand your child’snetwork of friends then join us for walks andoutings with the kids. All nationalities welcome.Write to [email protected] or call 626065 482. Thanks!.THE BRITISH LADIES ASSOCIATION is anassociation of English speaking people (of anynationality; men and women). We welcomenew members, and meet on the last Tuesdayof each month at 10.30am in the St. George’sChurch Hall, c/Nuñez de Balboa 43. A talk froma guest speaker, and coffee and snacks areoffered on each occasion. For more informationplease contact: Frances Bushby, tel:918152185; or Sheila Jones, tel: 918034713.

clubs-sportsLOS NARANJAS - FIELD HOCKEY We are amixed team of men and women of all ages andlevels of experience, who meet up at theweekends to play hockey and socialiseafterwards. If you are interested in joining,contact us via email:[email protected] LIONS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB,EST. 1997 Madrid Lions Rugby Football Clubwelcomes new players of all levels andnationalities. Pub night Thursdays from 8.30pmat Finnegan’s, Plaza de las Salesas (MetroAlonso Martínez or Chueca) where you canfind out why we are Madrid’s most popular andsuccessful social rugby club. Check outwww.madridlionsrfc.com, [email protected] or ring Charlie on 636067 716 or Paul on 679 225 067.MADRID CRICKET CLUB Madrid Cricket Clubis always looking for new players of all levels andnationalities. We hold regular training sessionsand friendly matches in Madrid from March toNovember and we have two teams in theSpanish Cricket League. For more info contactJoss (663 395 058) or Jon (655 069 9 11), sendan E-mail to [email protected] or visitwww.cricketinmadrid.com.

counsellingCOUNSELLING MADRID Counselling Madridis devoted to the international community inMadrid. We provide confidential counsellingservices to students, expats and spouses. Visitour website for more details:www.counsellingmadrid.org.PSYCHOLOGY/PSYCHIATRY/SPEECH&OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYCounseling/Psychology, Psychiatry, Speech andOccupational therapy services in English andSpanish (some services also available in otherlanguages) for all ages. Our staff ofprofessionals has vast clinical experiencehelping adults and children in the English-speaking community in Madrid with depression,anxiety, cultural adaptation, couples/relationshipproblems, sensory impairments, languagedisorders and more. www.sinews.es Address:C/ Zurbano, 34, 1ºizq. Madrid 28010 Telephone:91 700 19 79 Fax: 91 308 23 72.

for-saleWHIRLPOOL HALF-HEIGHT FRIDGE withicebox. Good condition. €50 ono. Tel: 679 159919

health-and-fitnessASHTANGA YOGA ,THAI MASSAGE &THAICOOKING CLASS My name is Amorn fromThailand. I live in Madrid almost two years now.I am Ashtanga Yoga teacher and also offerThai Massage (certified from Wat PhoTraditional Medical School in BangkokThailand) and Thai cooking classes at homeand outside. My place is located in the centerof Madrid, metro Goya and Principe deVergara. For more information about me andprice for Yoga, Thai massage and cookingclass, please kindly check my website:www.BAAN-AMORN.COM or write me at:[email protected] AND POWERYOGA CLASSESCome and join the growing Acroyogacommunity in Madrid! It’s fun! For moreinformation about regular acroyoga andpoweryoga classes please mail [email protected] or call 664 163 124(certified Acroyoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, HathaYoga teacher & Thai Massage therapist).

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LOOKING FOR FOREIGNER GIRL,INTELIGENTE, LECTORA, agradable ytranquila, para amistad y quizá más. Soyprofesor de Francés, delgado, 1m80, paciente,tímido pero provocador, no fumo ni bebo nidrogas, bailo fatal. Me encanta leer de todo,pensar, mi trabajo y los chavales, aprender, lasmanualidades y diseñar, el deporte (correr, bici,nadar, sobre todo), viajar, las buenasconversaciones en sitios sin ruido, je cuisinebien, ñam, ñam... , los gatos, sorprender, losretos, la luz de las sonrisas, y el cariño. Ah, mijerbo se llama Malaria. Y todas las plantas seme mueren. Gustavo. [email protected].

intercambios

groupsMADRIDBABEL: INTERNATIONALACTIVITIES IN MADRID!!! Meet people fromall over the world, practise languagesabsolutely FREE & make new friends throughour wide range of international activities:EVERY WEDNESDAY > International Eveningfrom 20:30 at The Quiet Man (Valverde 44 -metro Tribunal or Gran Vía). EVERY SUNDAY> International Afternoon from 19:00 at TheQuiet Man (Valverde 44 - metro Tribunal orGran Vía). EVERY WEEK-END > Films in o.v.,international dinners, tapas evenings,excursions, sports, wine tastings, cultural visits,parties & many other activities!! For more infocontact Fran ([email protected]) or visitwww.madridbabel.es.MULTILINKUAL: INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSIN MADRID Multilinkual.com Meet new peopleand practice languages, FREE. Tuesdays(O’Neill’s, Príncipe 12, 22h), Thursdays (BeerStation, Santo Domingo square, 22h), Fridays(o.v. movies at Cine Ideal, 4D pub, JacintoBenavente square), ask for David. Alsodinners, trips... [email protected], Facebook:Multilinkual.

jobs

jobs-offeredAMERICAN INTERN FOR SOCIAL MEDIANew social media company in Madrid needsAmerican interns to write. You must be Americanwith fluent, native English and a strongknowledge of American pop culture. Workschedule will be 9-15 hours/week, 3-4 days,after 3pm, in our impressive offices in Madrid. Abackground in journalism or writing is preferred.A strong interest in social media and onlineresearch is essential. Fluent Spanish is NOTrequired, the office is Spanish-speaking, butyour job will be in English. Full training provided+ perks of working in a dynamic new start-up.contact: [email protected] ENGLISH TEACHERS NEEDED -ESTUDIO SOTOMAYOR Full- and part-timepositions available in all areas of Madrid forpersonable, dynamic teachers with universitydegree and TEFL certification. Must have

experience teaching adult ESL, goodreferences and permission to work in Spain.Competitive pay and transport bonus forclasses out of centre. Apply to [email protected], tel. 91 353 1406.NATIVE ESL TEACHER FOR SAN MARTIN DELA VEGA Estudio Sotomayor Idiomas is lookingfor an experienced NATIVE ENGLISHTEACHER for a mid-afternoon course in SanMartin de la Vega. Experience teachingadvanced ESL and exam preparation, universitydegree and TEFL certificate or CAP, andpermission to work in Spain are required. A car isnecessary for this location. Late afternoonclasses in Getafe may also be available.Competitive pay and a transport bonus. Send CVto: [email protected] tel. 91.35314 06.RECEPTIONIST FOR BACKPACKERSHOSTEL Seeking for full time bilingual(English/Spanish) receptionist at internationalhostel in Madrid. Other languages desired.Responsible, enthusiastic, and travelled.Availability for morning/evening shifts andweekends. Enjoying hard work & customerservice. Ability to deal with and help travellers.With Working permit. Please, send CV [email protected] PAIR Fantastic live in au pair roles inMadrid and across Spain. The perfect way tofully immerse yourself in Spanish culture, learnthe language and see the real Spain. Withworking hours from 15 to 25 hours a week, youalso have plenty of time to explore, pursuehobbies or other work. More info [email protected] TEFL COURSE W/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Oxbridge isbased in Barcelona and Madrid. We teachEnglish to more than 800 students and 150clients. We also offer: Intensive TEFL TrainingCourse in Barcelona or Madrid with 20+ hoursreal teaching practice Subsidised 499€ courseprice (1,250€ full price) after a successfulinterview in Barcelona Employmentopportunities for some of the best students Allapplicants for the TEFL course need to passthrough the interview process and will then beable to be offered sponsorship. For further info& start dates, please visit www.oxsite.com orcall +34902500100.ENGLISH & GERMAN SPEAKING SALESCONSULTANT Environmental Expert.com isthe industry’s leading web-based informationresource and marketplace. Full-time SALESCONSULTANTS are needed to join ourinternational professional sales team based inMadrid, Spain. Candidates must haveEuropean residency, work permit (whereapplicable), fluent English. You will need strongorganisational skills with previous telephonesales experience, demonstrating the consistentdelivery of results. You must be self-motivated,results focussed and have a strong desire tosucceed & improve. Email:[email protected] TEACHER IS REQUIRED We are a smalllanguage school teaching English to kids from 4 yearsold and also to adults. We run general Englishcourses and also Cambridge Preparation. We alsorun in company classes, translations and coursesabroad. We are looking for an English teacher to workpart time mainly afternoons from Monday-Friday from16 to 21 pm. Minimum experience required: 2 years.Salary: To negotiate directly with the candidate. Email:[email protected]

servicesLIVELY CELTIC MUSIC Talented Irishmusicians available for concerts, functions,weddings and parties. Tel: 654 225 305.PIANO TUNING AND SERVICES We providean expert piano tuning, maintenance andrepair service throughout Madrid, Avila,Segovia and Toledo [email protected].: 661530299.COMPUTERS / NETWORKS / WEBSITESSystem administrator offers professional service.Computer / laptop repair, data recovery,password recovery, IT infrastructure planning,software installation and maintenance, networkadministration, resolving email problems, ITsecurity, backup solutions, web pages. Windows,Linux/UNIX supported. I speak English andGerman. email: [email protected] orMobile: +34 65 335 11 36.FOODSMITHS MADRID British, Irish andAmerican food and drink. Suppliers to bars,restaurants, shops and NOW the generalpublic. Fully registered with Health authorities.We keep overheads low so that we can offeryou great prices. No website, no shop but wedo have a collection point in the heart of Madridand free deliveries for minimum size orders.For amazing quality food from home at verylow prices then Foodsmiths is your best placeto buy in Madrid. Wholesale prices available forbusinesses dependent on volume. email:[email protected].

tertuliasMADSHORTS LITERATURE GROUP Wediscuss three previously read texts in English:mainly prose fiction, but also poems,translations and papers. We do this in amonthly two-hour meeting. Our social eventsinclude restaurants, theatre, film nights andliterary visits. If you are interested pleasecontact: [email protected].

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