Unpublished pictures of the Spanish Civil War by Robert Capa, Gerda Taro and ‘Chim’ on show in Barcelona

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The MNAC, in co-production with New York’s International Center of Photography (ICP), shows the content of the ‘Mexican suitcase’, the pictures of the Spanish Civil War taken by Robert Capa, Gerda Taro and David Seymour ‘Chim’ for the first time in Barcelona and Spain. Capa left Paris in 1939, just before the occupation by the Nazis of the French capital. He left 126 films in his studio containing 4,500 photographs taken in Spain between May 1936 and March 1939, most of it corresponding to the Spanish Civil War. Read more…

Source: Catalan News Agency

An opera on the relationship between Salvador Dalí and Gala arrives at Barcelona’s Liceu

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The tense, complex and ambiguous relationship between the Catalan painter Salvador Dalí and his muse and life partner Gala is the theme of ‘Jo, Dalí’ (I, Dalí), by Xavier Benguerel. The opera ‘Jo, Dalí’ is on at Barcelona‘s famous Liceu Theatre for the first time, but only for three shows. ‘Jo, Dalí’ has already run in Madrid. The Catalan composer  had already been thinking about doing this opera since 1999, but it was with the push by the Ministry that the opera was finally finished in its current form. The opera is split into four acts and is based on a libretto by Jaime Salom. Read more…

Source: Catalan News Agency

High-Speed Train between Barcelona and Madrid is reduced to 2h 30 min

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Travel time by high-speed train between Barcelona and Madrid is reduced as of Monday to 2h. 30 min thanks to the implementation of a new navigation system. Direct trains between the Catalan capital and Madrid are benefiting from the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), a common navigation system for high-speed trains throughout Europe. Trains will reach a maximum speed of 310 km/h at certain points of the 621 kilometres journey between the two cities. Read more…

Source: Catalan News Agency

Barcelona and Expoquimia the capital of applied chemistry

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Expoquimia is back in Barcelona in November (14th to 18th), the leading event for the chemistry sector in southern Europe with Exhibitors and speakers from around the world. This edition will be putting an emphasis on the scientific side of chemicals with an ambitious programme of conferences, seminars and other activities. Read more…

Source: Expoquimia

Barcelona and its people. Barcelona and Uzzy

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Name: Uzzy Gonzalez
Profession: Student
Age: 16

Lives in Barcelona: For 6 years, now in London
What do you like the most in the city : There are so many things to do, and as I am a big football fan, I love watching Barcelona games, even though I support Chelsea FC!
How do you move around the city: I go by bike, or by Bus, not train
A place to get lost: Park Guell
A place to go out or have a drink: Go out with friends in the city centre
A perfect sunday morning: Go to the Cathedral of Santa Eulalia and have pictures taken, and then to the Nou Camp for a tour of the biggest stadium in Europe!
Your highlight: Barceloneta Beach

Chicago, the musical, in Barcelona

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Chicago visits Paral·lel in Barcelona. This musical is a combination of black comedy and prison drama. Chicago tells the story of Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, two ambitious women who are serving sentences for crimes of passion and try to earn the favour of the lawyer Billy Flynn all of which is set in a 1920s Chicago. It’s represented until 13rd November from Tuesday to Thursday at  9 pm. Fridays and Saturdays, at 6 pm and 10 pm. Sundays, at 7 pm. Read more…

Source: Barcelona Turisme

Les Misérables in Barcelona

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The musical Les Misérables finally reaches Barcelona. Although it is the first time it will be represented in Barcelona, it has been preceded by a tremendous success. Critics have confirmed this show to be one of musicals with the best stage production, and with good reason, as it includes a spectacular vocal performance and an amazing staging, which moves more than 100 people and has been decorated under the inspiration of the original paintings of Victor Hugo himself. It’s represented until 1st April every Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8,30pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and 22 pm and Sundays at 6pm. Read more…

Source: Barcelona Turisme

Barcelona and its people. Barcelona and Raquel

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Name:  Raquel Puigcerver
Profession: Biology student
Age: 22

Lives in Barcelona: My entire life, in Poblenou.
What do you like the most in the city: All the many things that you can do, and different places and neighborhoods you have to visit. Always there’s a new places to go.
How do you move around the city:  Usually by Metro, but for short distances I prefer to walk or take a bike.
A place to get lost: Some park, like Parc de la Ciutadella.
A place to go out or have a drink: a Hawaiian bar in Eixample called Kahiki.
A perfect sunday morning: Go to the beach at summer, and take a walk or go cycling along the seafront in the other seasons.
Your highlight: Parc Güell 

15th Edition Barcelona Meeting Point

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The 15th edition of Barcelona Meeting Point, to take place from October 19th through the 23rd, 2011, will offer a great variety of new ideas for everyone to participate in the Exhibition and in the International Symposium. Barcelona Meeting Point is the only international and professional real estate exhibition in Spain. Of an annual basis, since its founding in 1997, it has become a mandatory meeting for the real estate industry in the Autumn. BMP has three different parts: the Professional Exhibition, the General Attendance Exhibition and the International Symposium. Read more…

Source: Barcelona Meeting Point

Albert and Ferran Adrià open 41º and Tickets in Barcelona

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Albert Adrià doesn’t ever stop moving, talking, gesticulating, planning, dreaming. Fortunately, the one-two punch of 41 Degrees and Tickets, the new projects Albert and his brother Ferran Adrià are opening on Barcelona‘s Paral·lel, seems the perfect playground for his rustic energy. Due to delays in construction, Tickets, the ambitious but casual restaurant that adjoins it, will now open at some point in February. Read more…

Source: Eater