“Los Angeles Invisibles”, a comprehensive exhibition of photography by Julius Shulman, will be on display at the Consejeria de Cultura y Deporte del Canal Isabel II until May 2nd. Shulman documented the rise and development of modern homes in L.A. and other parts of California and as a result his work has become an invaluable record of modern architecture in the U.S. With works by Frank Lloyd Wright and Richard Neutra on display, this exhibition is a tale of urban development, designer rivalry and aesthetic evolution—and the admittance is free. Hours are: 11:00 a.m. to 14:00 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays / 17:00 p.m. to 20:30 p.m. on Sundays.
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Brooklyn based rock band Yeasayer will be performing alongside Hush Hush at the Sala Caracol on Wednesday March 17th. Not widely known in Spain but extremely popular in its home base, Yeasayer’s style is hard to define—experimental rock, electronic and new age psychedelic music are descriptions that may give you an idea. Hush Hush doesn’t stray far with its Trip Hop sound, also an experimental kind of downbeat electronic music. The concert is sure to be an exciting event, click here to hear some samples from Yeasayer. Doors open at 20:30 p.m., entrance costs between 16.00 and 20.00 euros.
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The Real Jardin Botanico has been in the very center of the city for over two hundred years and has since then blossomed into a place dedicated not only to nature but also to culture. Those who like both of these will be pleased to know of a new sculpture exhibition in the gardens: Artist Jose G. Onieva will be including his own steel models of plants and flowers—some of which reach six meters in height. The Plaza de Murillo entrance is the most convenient for those wanting to see these pieces, which can also be found along the Puerta de Murillo (in front of the Prado Museum) and the Puerta del Rey. The exhibition will go on until April 16th, garden hours are from 10:00am to 19:00 p.m. and until 20:00 p.m. in April. Fees for the Garden are 2.50 euros, children and seniors over sixty-five have free entrance.
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A photography exhibit of great cultural and poetic proportions is on display at the Circulo de Bellas Artes: Ricky Dávila’s “Ibérica” is a visual documentation of the faces and attitudes that characterize the Iberian Peninsula. The artist’s intention is to present an emotive rather than journalistic display of his own region; to help those unfamiliar with it to discover it, and for those who are a part of it to explore further. The exhibition will go on until the 28th of March, entrance fee is 1.00 euro. Hours are: 11:00 a.m. to 14:00 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays / 17:00 p.m. to 21:00 p.m. on Sundays.
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Come celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in the best place possible, an Irish pub of course. The Colonials, the band that performed at The Irish Rover’s opening thirteen years ago, has been giving a free Saint Patricks concert every year since. The music is a mix of traditional Irish folk and pop-rock and the atmosphere is joyous to say the least, so mark Thursday March 18th at 23:45 p.m. on your calendar for a night of fast paced tunes and a lot of drinking—hey, we all need to vent sometimes.
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We’ve got different genres playing in diverse venues with one thing in common: the entrance and music are free! So dump the seedy club offers and expensive cover charges, grab your rocking shoes and look no further for an itinerary of live music for the weekend.
Blues – Friday, March 12th: Moe has been the stage for many, many blues and jazz acts in the past decade and doesn’t seem to have any plans of slowing down: Mondays are reserved for the Bob Sands Big Bands, Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s are dominated by jam sessions and the rest of the week usually have concerts in store. The 12th at 22:30 p.m. will be the date of a free concert featuring blues musician Boney Fields. This veteran American has worked with various artists such as Buddy Guy and Junior Wells, don’t miss him!
Classic Rock – Saturday, March 13th: Straight up classic rock will be the sound coming out of the long running Segundo Jazz club starting at 24:00 a.m. Saturday night. The Beat Beat Yeah is a new tribute band that mostly dips into The Beatles repertoire, but also meddles with The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Kinks and other rock bands that transformed popular music forever in the sixties and seventies. So come have a few drinks with friends and sing songs you already know and love, with no cover charge.
Jazz – Sunday, March 14th: End the weekend with some good and smooth jazz with Marta Sanchez’s Jazz Jam, playing at El Plaza starting at 22:00 p.m. Pianist Sanchez will be accompanied by her band of sax, base and drum players, who have together been touring the Madrid Jazz circuit for the last couple of years: look for samples of their great songs here.
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This Sunday, March 14th, from noon to 23:00 p.m., is the seventh edition of LA RADIO ENCENDIDA. In collaboration with Radio 3, La Casa Encendida will be hosting sixteen different music groups in the patio and in the auditorium. Here is the full schedule here. Groups include: Najwa, La Bien Querida, Niño y Pistola, Pony Bravo, Delafé y Las Flores Azules, Jorge Drexler and Los llegales. It’s totally free; no advance tickets.
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Directed by Lone Scherfig and starring Carey Mulligan, Peter Sarsgaard and Alfred Molina, “An Education” is a coming of age story and time capsule that takes us back to early sixties London. Jenny Mellor is a bright and obedient seventeen year old who has put all her energy into getting accepted to Oxford University. But then she meets David Goldman, a cultured and slick dressed man twice her age, who is bent on showing her a more thrilling side of life. Soon enough Jenny’s doubts aren’t only about whether she wants to continue the studious path her father has laid down for her, but also whether David and his friends really are who they seem. Nominated for best actress and best picture in this year’s Oscars, you can catch the film in its original version at Yelmo Cines Ideal and Cines Renoir.
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The Voll Damm Jazz Festival is in its second year in Madrid at La Escalera de Jacob and brings together an eclectic mix of Jazz musicians. The event has been going on for many years in Barcelona and now has extended to Madrid, bringing with it a nice sprinkling of concerts throughout the months of March and April. For venue info go here and for tickets go here.
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Film — By MAP on March 10, 2010 at 2:41 am
Now in its twelfth year, the week of short films presented by the Communidad de Madrid at Circulo de Bellas Artes begins March 9th and runs until March 14th. This year the event will showcase over 40 short films in competition, as well as two special event screenings during the culmination of the weeklong contest. The event is free until seating is filled, for all the info go here.
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