Starting with a film festival in Menorca... this weekend has it all!
CINEMA IN PARADISE. Have you ever imagined that one of your favorite cultural activities would take place in a dream setting? Within the framework of a unique event and on the occasion of the fourth edition of the Minorca Film Festival , the island will open its most outstanding public spaces —the Plaza de la Catedral de Ciutadella, the courtyard of the church of Sant Francesc or the Isla del Rey, in Maó— to host a film island cycle which will take place from July 15 to 21.
In homage to the vast number of islands scattered around the world and having Malta as special guest , the event will surprise with short films, feature films and professional conferences open to the public to discuss sustainability in cinema or the impact on festivals. one of the most interesting , Cinema and Sustainability, will be performed by the actor Sergi López and the director Miguel Ángel Tobias, who will share the experience of producing a 100% sustainable film , on Thursday 18 at 10:00 in the Museum of Menorca.
As a bonus, there will be parallel activities such as musicals , a concert of Soundtracks at the Teatro Principal in Maó on Sunday 21, exhibitions What The sea of plastics , Georges Mélies and the cinema of 1900 and video clips with the collaboration of Mecal. Children will have a special section, a section of short films and performances by the companies Teatre de Xoc (Maó) and S'Espai de Circ (Ciutadella).
Not only public spaces will participate in this initiative, Cinemas Ocimax, La Margarete in Ciutadella and the Canal Salat cinemas They will project exciting and nostalgic stories of survival in various archipelagos throughout the world map. Ticket sales and the information point will be The hall of La Caixa, in Maó and can also be purchased on the event website.
OF ARTISTS AND COLORS. Coco Dávez and the Cocol store have combined their talent to design a collection of mythical Spanish jugs that will be exhibited Until July 15th at his local in La Latina. Chaos and Other Lights is the result of the combination of unique pieces, an ode to the personal and creative crises signed by the artist from Madrid, who usually dazzles us with colorful and cheerful works, although on this occasion she wanted to explore her darker side.
coconut It has been on the market for two years and, thanks to Pepa, its owner, it has become an arsenal of classic pieces that she has been collecting on each of her trips -another of her passions-. The motto of this store is to talk, reinventing trades and tradition, there is nothing like the good work of the hands. Both artists, Coco and Pepa, share an enthusiasm for stories, high-quality objects, and a determination to enhance Spanish culture.
"So far it is my most personal project, where I feel that I show more of myself , where I open myself to an abstract world of ideas that give new forms to my imagination, I like to see something so different made with my hands through this process", says Coco. And so, almost without thinking about it, Cocol and Dávez sealed a collection that emerged from a passion for crafts and the extravagant universe of the artist from Madrid, with clay as the protagonist.
There are still a few days to visit and by the way, take advantage of getting lost in the mythical streets of the La Latina neighborhood (until July 15 at Costanilla de San Andrés, 18, Madrid).
HEALTHY SUMMER. If the hot days of July make you long for a drink, one of those very refreshing ones that make you forget the high temperatures, but for some reason you can't or shouldn't, we have the perfect solution for you. Kevita Kombucha , as you read it, is the Non-Alcoholic Fermented Californian Beverage who is going to become the star of the season.
Mocktails, these healthy alcohol-free cocktails, come in three flavors: Pineapple Peach, Tart Cherry and Ginger . Created based on tea fermented by Kevita, a company that has been producing its drinks in the Ojai Valley for ten years, they will make it difficult for you to resist one of the healthiest options on the market. With this proposal, Kombucha KeVita invites us to have fun with innovative recipes to explore all possible varieties.
And if you wonder where you can taste it , Madrid, Barcelona and Ibiza are the answer. In Madrid , go to Hotel Villareal , Suite&Tea , Hotel Urban or Grupo Kiosco. In Barcelona , head to Hotel OHLA , Hotel Clarís , Picasso's Dream or restaurants like Pez Vela, Bestial, Bluespot and Greenspot. Lio by Pacha, Café Mambo or Beso Beach are the places where you can find it in Ibiza.
Kevita's mocktails are innovative, enjoyable and refreshing.
THE GOOD LIFE. Who would be able to resist the company of an exquisite wine and a classic film from yesteryear? Well, I would say that hardly anyone…and that is why the Franco-Spanish wineries They have organized four sessions during each Thursday of the month of July at 7:30 p.m. in the patios and gardens of the centennial Rioja winery.
The film series includes films from the likes of Breakfast with diamonds or Delicatessen, by director Blake Edwards; amelie , by Audrey Tautou; or El guateque, by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. The proposal is varied, with funny comedies and the classics of the usual cinema. To this is added good live music, a gastronomic bar and Bordón wines. Appetizing right?
Outdoor sessions can be accessed with a 6 euro ticket, although there is the option of buying a package that includes 2 tickets and a bottle of wine for 16 euros. In addition, La Bodega will donate 1 euro from each ticket sold to an NGO.
**Buy tickets here** (Calle Cabo Noval, 2, Logroño, La Rioja).
Open-air cinema sessions organized by Franco-Spanish wineries
POP-UP EXPERIENCE . Are you over 18 years old and do you usually eat ice cream almost every day? Perfect, you can continue reading. Gelateria J&B arrived in the center of Madrid with a pop-up space and a tempting proposition for fans of ice cream and whiskey.
The delicious pilot test, inaugurated last Thursday, includes creamy ice creams of different flavors, fun fruit lollies and poptails , a combination between cocktails and popsicles. The featured component? More than obvious, Justerini & Brooks with pink tonic, ginger and apple, the brand's new serves.
As if that were not enough, they have organized _afterwork_s and musical events , starting today with Radio Relativa (19:00), tomorrow with Guacamayo Tropical (19:00) and on Saturday, El Cuerpo del Disco (19:00). Next week the spotlight goes to the women, Angie O on Thursday, Anni Frost on Friday and Cori Matius on the last day.
Attention, It will only be open until July 21, Better make a getaway before you regret it.
Thursday to Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Calle de Sandoval, 3, Madrid.
J&B arrived in the center of Madrid with a pop-up gelateria
CLOSE IN A BIG WAY . What would become of us without a festival a week? And if it's about music, much better. the long awaited MAD Cool Festival arrives in Madrid on days July 11, 12 and 13 . With a line-up of 110 artists that will take your breath away: The Cure, Bon Iver , The National, Prophets Of Rage, Vampire Weekend, The Chemical Brothers, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Disclosure, Iggy Pop and Noel Gallaghers High Flying Birds, among others.
For the fourth consecutive year, the festival will feature a total of six stages, food trucks and stalls with flavors from around the world, a market with a wide selection of shoes, sarongs, lingerie and even accessories. If you forget your sunglasses, don't worry, you can buy them there.
Get ready to jump and dance to the rhythm of the best indie, rock, funk, pop, disco and even trap . If you're hesitating you're still in time to get the subscriptions to be part of this unforgettable edition. Buy tickets here.
From July 11 to 13, from 5:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. at Calle Prov Parque Valdebebas 5, Madrid.