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Between 5^th – 9^th October, the city of Barcelona will play host to ULLS, which this year will take place in different places around the city, but based at the Plaça de la Mercè.

The festival has all kinds of different events to offer such as monologues, theatre plays, music and dance concerts as well as master classes and workshops with topics related to the performing arts. The aim of this edition is to bring experimental language to everyone with the help of innovative shows based on surprise and accessibility (all of the acts are free of charge).

The programme includes the Assemblea Teatro performing their show entitled Viva la vida!, German director and writer Patrick Wengenroth who will be giving a course on monologues, new trends in Argentine theatre will be represented by the Banfield Teatro Ensamble and Fernando Lancellotti, and the musical part will be provided by concerts from the Suprafónicos, Cita a Cegues and TheDestroyed Room (among others).

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When: October 5th to 9th

Where: Barcelona

Price: Free

Web: www.ulls.org

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001624772891

Celia Jerez (RGP – Radio Gladys Palmera)

Mecal Air

For the third year, Barcelona’s international short films festival Mecal presents Mecal Air, an open air film season which has become firmly established as one of the summer’s most popular al-fresco meet-ups.

Short films are screened every Friday and Saturday, accompanied by a barbecue and Moritz drinks promotions. There is also a chill out area with hammocks where you can listen to music and audiovisual performances. Each session has a different theme, which includes humour, sex, horror, love, and Star Wars. Spend a pleasant summer evening with quality entertainment under the  stars!!!

When:  Until 17/Sep/2011

Where: Poble Español, Pl de Baluard

Price: 5,50€ ( from 20Hoo to 21H00 a free beer with the entrance)

Web: mecalbcn.org

Adrian & Shane at Artevistas gallery

They are an Irish couple working as one artist since 1998.Their work is a collection of memories, ideas and thoughts, presented with visual, graphic anad stunning impact.Not sticking to one medium, they work with text, paint, collage, aerosol, photography and stencil. Over the past 13 years, they have had many successful exhibitions, and their work has appeared in numerous publications worldwide.

EDGING, their first exhibition in Spain is about bringing the artists themselves back into their paintings. This collection is an invite into the (pop) world of ADRIAN+SHANE. Exciting

When:  Until 28/Aug/2011

Where: Artevistas Gallery, Passatge del Crèdit nº4

Price: Free

Web: www.artevistas.com

Exhibition: You Are Not Alone

“When you share, you are not alone”. Han Nefkens Founder and President of the ArtAids Foundation.This exhibition exemplifies the role and function of art as a medium for exploring social issues, and for finding a language through which one can express difficult experiences and emotions.

14 international artists display work that confronts the discrimination and stigmatization still suffered by people with AIDS today through false perceptions, prejudice and ignorance. The artists have been chosen torepresent their country, and include Lithuania, Denmark, Vietnam, and Norway.

When:  Until 18/Sep/2011

Where: Fundació Joan Miró en el Parc Montjuïc

Price: 6€

Web: fundaciomiro-bcn.org

Mas i Mas Festival

With the idea of providing first class cultural activity during the quietest month in the city, the Mas i Mas group, with the help of San Miguel beer, launched a festival in 2003 that has become a classic nowadays on Barcelona’s summer nightlife scene.

You can catch an extensive variety of styles, from jazz and flamenco to smooth grooves and techno. Gaudí’s Modernist masterpiece of La Pedrera is a unique venue for any occasion, and a dazzling series of classical concerts will be performed here, from Vivaldi and Mozart, to modern vocal arrangements.

When:  Until 9/Sep/2011

Where: Various

Price: Various

Web: masimas.com ( all the info, program, artist, place…)

Focus on the series ”Children” started nearly 20 years by photographer and journalist Steve McCurry. Having worked and traveled throughout the world, this renowned artist capture the four corners of the globe looks of children.

Steve McCurry has covered many areas of international and civil conflict, including the Iran-Iraq war, the disintegration of the former Yugoslavia, Beirut, Cambodia, the Philippines, the Gulf War, and continuing coverage of Afghanistan.

Magnum photographer Steve McCurry never set out to take portraits. Critically acclaimed and recognized internationally for his classic reportage, over the last 20 years he has worked for the “National Geographic” and other publications on numerous assignments: along the Afghan border, in Baghdad, Beirut and the Sahel. McCurry’s coverage of the monsoon won first prize in the World Press Awards, and was part of his portfolio when he was named Magazine Photographer of the Year in 1984.

In 1985, McCurry photographed an Afghan girl for the “National Geographic”. The intensity of the subject’s eyes and her compelling gaze made this one of contemporary photography’s most celebrated and best-known portraits. McCurry is now equally famous for his other portrayals of memorable faces that he has encountered while travelling throughout the world.

Compelling, unforgettable and moving, McCurry’s images are unique street portraits: unstylized and unposed snapshots of people that reveal the universality of human emotion.

Follow him on www.stevemccurry.com www.stevemccurry.wordpress.co

Kabul, Afghanistan, 1992

Hajjah, Yemen, 1999

Peru, 2004

Bojonegoro, Indonesia, 1983

Angkor, Cambodia, 2000

Lhasa, Tibet

Haridwar, India, 1998

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1992

Thirumullaivayil, India, 2003

Mandalay, Myanmar, 2011

Sahel, Bamako, Mali

Kabul, Afghanistan, 2002

Tibet, 2000

India

Afghanistan, 1985

Bagan, Myanmar, 2010

Manigango, Tibet, 1999

Jaipur, India, 1982

A friendly visual match between two cities told by a lover of Paris wandering through NewYork.

Details, clichés, contradictions created by graphic designer & art director Vahram Muratyan the new yorker based in Paris.

This work of original illustration and comparison between the two  cities presents nearly 20 colorful posters around various urban themes. Discover the ten first up to wait for the next episode …

Follow him on his brilliant blog parisvsnyc.blogspot.com

BOYS NOIZE is the stage name of ALEX RIDHA. Born in 1982 in Hamburg, he ‘s nowadays one of the most valued electronic artists, awarded with the Independent Music Award in 2010 as well as 3 years in a row Best Electronic Artist on Beatport.

Ridha has a refreshing approach: not afraid to break new grounds, beaming a myriad of influences from his hip-hop and disco roots to create an innovatory sound. His DJ-sets are equally uplifting and he’s regarded by many as one of the worlds’ best DJs, not only technically but also as a showman.

Seamlessly mixing and remixing on the spot, Boys Noize never fails to deliver high-powered and gripping sets: unforgettable experiences for the witnesses.
He released his early work on labels such as International Deejay Gigolos Records, Kitsuné Music and Turbo Recordings. In order to retain full artistic freedom however, he established his imprint Boysnoize Records in 2005.His highly anticipated long players “OI OI OI” and its successor “POWER”, the two long players that included contemporary anthems such as “Don’t Believe The Hype”, “&Down” and “Jeffer”.

He remixed David Lynch, N.E.R.D, Depeche Mode, Snoop Dogg and The Chemical Brothers amongst many other great artists and became a producer of note, highly sought after having worked with Kelis, UK rapper Kano and Black Eyed Peas to name a few.

Chilly Gonzales’ “Ivory Tower” is his first fully produced and co-written album which was released in August 2010.
He has further collaborated with his friend and fellow Erol Alkan: The first record “Death Suite” / “Waves” was released on Ridhas imprint BNR, follow up “Lemonade” / “Avalanche” came out on Erol’s label Phantasy Sound. An “Avalanche” re-release, a new version featuring Brit-God Jarvis Cocker, is due for early 2011.

Ridha is currently working on the forthcoming Spank Rock album and as well as with New York´s finest Scissor Sisters. His recent release of original Boys Noize tracks in September 2010 celebrated the 50th release on Boysnoize Rec as well as the launch of the first sublabel BNR TRAX which presented its first release in October 2010. He ’s coming soon in Spain and as he di’dn’t use to, you really have to see him.  Boys Noize ’s shows, like his music, are spectacular.

Want to listen to him? Follow this link.  Boys Noize – Shine Shine

http://www.youtube.com/user/NestHostels?feature=mhee#p/f/6/51K0DQm94xw

There is no doubt about what music means to Nôze – a fun thing to do! The French duo founded in 1999, is Nicolas Sfintescu, who is co-founder of the popular Circus Company imprint, and Ezechiel Pailhès, a classically trained pianist.

Grounded in the fundamentals of house, with keyboards and vocals, Nôze deliver a very energetic and wacky sound,  in which they crisscross a variety of styles – swing, chanson, golden age Hollywood-musicals, reggae, boogie woogie, ska, cumbia, jazz, hip hop, klezmer, and even cabaret find their way into the pair’s multicolored tracks.

Their very best moments culminate in something that might be called a house revue show for postmoderniste.  Dring, the third album is clearly a statement of belief in, well, everything. It’s all fun and diverting, and probably is most effective when dressing up for the real party.

Want to listen to them? Follow this link.  Nôze – In the back of my ship feat.dop  http://www.youtube.com/user/NestHostels?feature=mhee#p/f/6/R2W_h8Bkzgg

Nicolas Jaar  is only 21 years old and he’s already had quite the life. Much of his childhood was spent in Chile, but his formative years were spent in NY, where he entered the world of electronic music and released his first record before he completed high school, on the renowned Wolf + Lamb label no less.

He is the crossover sensation story of 2010. He’s young but he has already positioned himself as a one of the most promising new artists to come out of the USA’s electronic music scene in recent times.

And with music fans from all walks of life announcing devotion to this young producer’s unique take on house music. With slow tempos, sparse but engaging arrangements of organic instruments and just the right amount of new school production, his music is downright amazing.

Want to listen to him? Follow this link.  Nicolas Jaar – Mi mujer

http://www.youtube.com/user/NestHostels?feature=mhee#p/f/6/hFAEYWQl1eM

Gracia Arts Project (GAP) is a non profit artist platform and assocition.

Since 2006 GAP has been developing exhibitions, multimedia events, films, books, videos and music events large and small across the city of Barcelona.

GAP promotes the intergration of different artistic disciplines where creativity is the key.  Based primarily from it’s gallery in the center of the city, which is widely recognised as a cultural hub for Catalans, Spaniards and Internationals alike.

GAP Gallery is proud to announce its presence and cooperation in Off Loop, a multimedia dynamic festival showcasing local Catalan and international artists in Barcelona during the month of May.

Will be showing several works from established and “up and coming” artists living in the area of Barcelona. The underlining theme is a celebration of the movement of the senses.

Where: C/Sant Honorat 11, Barcelona

When: 2/May/2011 to 31/May/2011

Price: Free

Web: graciaartsproject.com

You have always desire to be a Pin up, this festival is for you. Tonight in the sala KGB of Barcelona takes place the first edition of the Pin up Cheesecake Festival.

To the planning live and photo shows, with a lot of girls who reinvent the trend Pin up, delightful mix of innocence and provocation. Hair and makeup workshops to offer you to be a pin-up for a day (guaranteed effect on the men). Live music session with the rock singer Perrocker and the band of Crapulesque…

We invite you to look, let you watch, listen, dance, jump and most of all enjoy the Pin UpCheesecake Festival tonight.

If you go, send us some photo. We will pushish it and you will be our Nest Pin Up!

When: 19/May/2011 from 20h20

Where: Sala KGB, Alegre de dalt,55

Price: 10 euros

Web: pinupcheesecake.es

Phone: 669517076

The fifth edition of My Secret Showroom  will open its doors during 3 days again at nice space Corretger 5.

You will find great selection of clothing and accessories for man and woman from international brands up to 80% discount!!! To receive your invitation for the next edition, please write us at:
mysecretshowroom@gmail.com or  follow them  on Facebook!

Besides the big new just for members:  they organize a private sale My Secret Showroom at home with yours friends! If you want to participate write us at  MYSECRETSHOWROOM@GMAIL.COM

Where: Calle del Corretger 5 (borne)

When:  13/05/2011 to 15/05/2011, from 11h to 21h

Price: Free

Web: mysecretshowroom.com

Contact:  mysecretshowroom@gmail.com