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12 November"

What's On: Thursday 12 November 2009

the Algarve What's On: on Thursday 12 November 2009

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Art & Exhibitions
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Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 31 October 2009 To: Saturday 28 November 2009
By Teresa Paixão. Albufeira Municipal Gallery, Rua do Município, 8200 Albufeira. 10:30-16:30. Tel: 289 804 197.
An Open Window on the Algarve
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Monday 2 November 2009 To: Thursday 26 November 2009
"Janela aberta sobre o Algarve." By Artur Franco. Pintor Samora Barros Art Gallery, Largo Engº Duarte Pacheco. 10:30-16:30. Tel: 289 589 201.
35th International Algarve Photographic Art Exhibition
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 6 November 2009 To: Monday 4 January 2010
By the Racal Clube. Albufeira Library, Quinta da Correeira, 8200-112 Albufeira. 09:30-19:15, 13:45-19:15 on Monday and Saturday. Tel: 289 598 700. biblioteca@cm-albufeira.pt
Music: Rock, Pop & Country
Karaoke
Every day
With over 10,000 tracks available Karaoke every night and competitions and prizes to be won at the Diamond's bar, 21:30. Tel: 289 542 952.
Live Pop Rock
Every day
Live music and karaoke every day with Irish and International musicians at Erin's Isle Irish Pub and Restaurant. Tel: 289 542 949.
Dancing: Latin & Salsa
Singles Night: Beginners
Every Thu From: Tuesday 29 September 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009
Dance in different styles and meet new friends. Dance instruction available for those who want it. Strictly Social Dance, Parque Industrial, near Bricomania. 20:00-21:00. Tel: 282 314 900. info@strictlysocialdance.com
Singles Night: Intermediate
Every Thu From: Tuesday 29 September 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009
Dance in different styles and meet new friends. Dance instruction available for those who want it. Strictly Social Dance, Parque Industrial, near Bricomania. 21:00-22:00. Tel: 282 314 900. info@strictlysocialdance.com
Social & Community Events
Ladies' Keep Fit Dance Program
Every Thu From: Tuesday 29 September 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009
Improve your health and meet new friends. Strictly Social Dance, Parque Industrial, near Bricomania. 14:00. €7. Tel: 282 314 900. info@strictlysocialdance.com
Art & Exhibitions
Five Artists Five Senses
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Tuesday 29 September 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009
Studio GT, Rua do Vale Formoso. 10:00-18:00. Tel: 289 391 566.
Georg Scheele and Glyn Uzzell
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Monday 19 October 2009 To: Thursday 3 December 2009
Centro Cultural São Lourenço, Apartado 3079, 8136-901 Almancil. 10:00-19:00. Tel: 289 395 475. ccsl@iol.pt
Children's Events
Mums and Tots
Every Thu
New playgroup for mums and babies held in Almancil every Thursday 10:30-12:30. Contact Fiona for further information. Tel: 919 150 412.
Expos & Trade Fairs
Book Fair
Every Thu
Luz Book Fair offering new and used books for all the family from the Griffin bookshop. Held at at Hotel Belavista, Rua 5 de Outubro 206-A every Thursday from 10:30-13:30. Tel: 829 393 904. Or e-mail: griffin@mail.telepac.pt.
Pub & Café Entertainment
Quiz Night
Every Thu
Quiz night at C@SA, 19:30, every second Thursday of the month.
Social & Community Events
Line Dancing
Every Thu
Line dancing group organised by Sue Helen. Meets at Almancil Community centre every Thursday morning from 10:00.
Music: Rock, Pop & Country
Nig Ericson - keyboard and vocal entertainer
Every Thu
Live music every Thursday with Nig Ericson playing a variety of music through the decades. At Pestana Alvor Praia Hotel from 20:30-23:30.
Live Music
Every Thu
WIth Mediterranean cuisine. Buzio Restaurant, Prainha, Apt 25. 18:00. Tel: 282 458 772.
Art & Exhibitions
Pearl Exhibition
Every Thu
Reception Area, Hotel Garbe, 8365-909 Armação de Pêra. 18:00. Tel: 282 320 260. info@hotelgarbe.com
Art & Exhibitions
Marrakech
From: Saturday 5 September 2009 To: Sunday 28 February 2010
13 paintings by Belgian artist Mikki F. Monte Santo Resort, Aldeamento Turístico Monte Santo, Sitio do Mato Serrão. Tel: 282 321 000. info.montesanto@imocom-grupo.com
Art & Exhibitions
Modern south
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday 29 October 2009 To: Sunday 29 November 2009
"Moderno ao Sul." Work by Gomes da Costa. Faro Municipal Museum, Largo D.Afonso lll. 10.00-18.00 Tuesday to Friday, 10.30-17.30 Saturday and Sunday. Tel: 289 897 400.
Rachel Caiano
From: Monday 2 November 2009 To: Saturday 14 November 2009
A selection of the artist's illustrations. Biblioteca Municipal António Ramos Rosa, Rua Carlos Porfírio. Tel: 289 897 500.
Art & Exhibitions
Carmelita Falé
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri From: Monday 9 November 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009
Galeria 1, Antigos Paços do Concelho, Praça Gil Eanes. 09:00-17:00.
Sports & Sailing
VH Pilates
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Regular classes are held by Veronica Hutchinson, who is a highly qualified Pilates instructor. There are classes for beginners, one to one personal training and small group classes. Free consultation is available prior to the first Pilates session. Sessions held at The Pilates Studio, Loja 1 Lote 24, Lagos Marina. Classes Monday 09:00, 10:30 and 18:00; Tuesday 08:30, 10:30; Wednesday 10:30; Thursday 08:30, 10:30 and 18:00; Friday 08:30 and 10:30. Small group classes €9.50 (10 classes €85.50) One to One Training from €38 per hour. Tel: 938 630 954.
Walks & Visits
Casa Fogaça
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
See how the caravels were built and what was eaten on board. Access to Casa Fogaça is through the Municipal Market on Avenida and from Rua Dr. Faria e Silva. 10:00-18:00. Tel: 282 780 060.
Art & Exhibitions
Art Exhibition
Every day
An exhibition of the lifetime work of Marianela Vasconcelos, who sadly died last year. She was very talented and left an amazing legacy of her work in a variety of media such as watercolours, acrylics, pastel, charcoal and literature and verse. This exhibition is being organised by the Lion's Club de Loulé and is at the Galeria do Arte, Convento Espirito Santo. For more information contact Bruce Allen. Tel: 282 444 874 or e-mail: vf@hotmail.com.
Oils and Watercolours
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Monday 9 November 2009 To: Saturday 28 November 2009
By Luís Furtado. Galeria de Arte do Convento Espírito Santo, Rua Vice Almirante Cândido dos Reis. 09:00-17:30 and 10:00-15:00 on Saturdays.
Charlie and Hilary Holt
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Monday 9 November 2009 To: Wednesday 2 December 2009
Gallery Studio 21, Rua Martim Moniz 21. 11:00-17:00. aliza@gallerystudio21.com
Social & Community Events
Duplicate Bridge
Every Thu
Duplicate bridge matches held every Thursdays 13:30 at Porta Dona Maria, between Luz and Burgau. Tel: 282 799 379.
Afpop luncheon
On: Thursday 12 November 2009
A three-course Chinese meal with Afpop, the Association for Foreign Residents and Property Owners in Portugal. City Sol, opposite Hotel Belavista. . 12:30 for 13:00 start. €16.50 for members, €19 for guests. Tel: 282 697 548/969 814 789. patallen@sapo.pt
Sports & Sailing
Energyball
Every Tue, Thu
Toning class to music using the fit ball, dumb bells and resistance bands. In the studio at Estrela da Luz. For 45 minutes from 18:30. For more information from the Health and Beauty reception tel: 282 771 200 or e-mail: hbreception@oceanicogroup.com.
Art & Exhibitions
Paintings by Liz Allen
Every day
Open studio. Phone for times and directions. Tel: 282 955 320. art@lizallenart.com
Art & Exhibitions
David Bachman
Every Sun, Thu, Fri, Sat
Exhibition of paintings entirely in the tradition of ‘plein air’, in which the major part of each canvas is worked on site, enabling a palpable sense of connection with the environment. Corte Real Gallery, Old Railway Station. 11:00-17:00. Tel: 912 737 762 or 918 980 199. galeria@corterealarte.com
John Lamonby and Paula Will
Every Sun, Thu, Fri, Sat
An exhibition of the artists' works alongside a collection of handmade pottery from small independent potters across Europe. Galeria Corte-Real. 11:00-17:00 Thursday and Sunday, 11:00-19:00 Friday and Saturday. Tel: 918 980 199/912 737 762. galeria@corterealarte.com
Six Automatons
From: Monday 21 September 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009
Created by Wendy Sowry. Galeria Corte Real. Tel: 918 980 199/ 912 737 762.
Colin Howe
From: Monday 21 September 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009
Painting exhibition. Casa do Povo de Santo Estevão. Tel: 281 963 184.
Rodrigo Silva
Every Sun, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Monday 9 November 2009 To: Saturday 21 November 2009
Corte Real Art Gallery, Apartado 63. 11:00-17:00 and 10:00-19:00 on Friday and Saturday. Tel: 918 980 199/912 737 762. galeria@corterealarte.com
Art & Exhibitions
A Journey to Discover Portimão
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
This exhibition is being held at the Municipal Market. Monday to Friday from 07:00-14:00 and 17:00-20:00 and Saturday from 07:00-14:00. Tel: 282 470 700.
Portimão - Territory and Identity
Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday 4 November 2009 To: Monday 30 November 2009
Museu de Portimao, Rua D. Carlos, Zona Ribeirinha. 10:00-18:00. Tel: 282 405 230. museu@cm-portimao.pt
Pathways in the Imagination
From: Wednesday 4 November 2009 To: Friday 20 November 2009
"Percursos no Imaginario." Work by Maria Celeste Cabrita. EMARP - Empresa Municipal de Águas e Resíduos de Portimão, Rua José António Marques 17. 08:30-17.00. Tel: 282 400 260. geral@emarp.pt
Carts Exhibition
From: Monday 9 November 2009 To: Sunday 15 November 2009
The carts on show were used for transportation across the Algarve until the end of the 1970s. Museu de Portimao, Rua D. Carlos, Zona Ribeirinha. 10:00-18:00. Tel: 282 405 230. museu@cm-portimao.pt
Events & Festivals
346th Saint Martin's Fair
From: Friday 6 November 2009 To: Sunday 15 November 2009
Portimão celebrates São Martinho with a large fair selling jewelry, toys, footwear and china. In line with tradition there are also roast chestnuts, água-pé, farturas and grilled octopus. Portimão Park of Fairs, Caldeira do Moinho. 8500–726 Portimão. Tel: 282 410 440.
Art & Exhibitions
Collective Exhibition
From: Saturday 10 October 2009 To: Monday 30 November 2009
Featuring work by Ben Helmink, Peter de Jong, Silvia Cavelti, Hilary Holt and Charlie Holt. Museu do Trajo São Brás de Alportel, Rua Dr. José Dias Sancho, Nº. 61. 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00 Monday to Friday, 14:00-17:00 Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Tel: 966 329 073.
Dancing: Latin & Salsa
Ballroom Dancing
Every Thu
Museu do Trajo São Brás de Alportel, Rua Dr. José Dias Sancho 61. 19:00-20:00. Tel: 916 984 177. admin@amigos-museu-sbras.org
Social & Community Events
Portuguese Lessons
Every Mon, Tue, Thu
Portuguese lessons organised by the Amigos do Museu de São Brás de Alportel at the museum. Held weekly on Mondays 10:00-11:30, Tuesday 10:00-11:30 and Thursday 10:00-11:00 (in English). Tel: 966 157 984.
Yoga
Every Tue, Thu
Yoga classes in English organised by the Amigos do Museu de São Brás de Alportel. Held weekly on Tuesdays 16:00-17:30 and Thursday 11:00-12:30. Contact Sally Rich. Tel: 917 700 588.
Charity Event
Every Thu
To raise money for the São Brás Bombeiros, there will be a quiz on the first Thursday of every month. All proceeds will go to the bombeiros. Organised by the Amigos de São Brás and held at Monte da Palhagueira Retirement Home in Gorjões. Starting at 20:00. For more information e-mail: melvinfarrell@hotmail.com.
Ballroom Dancing Classes
Every Thu
Museu do Trajo São Brás de Alportel, Rua Dr. José Dias Sancho, Nº. 61. 19:00-20:00. Tel: 916 984 177.
Choir Rehearsals
Every Thu
The Amigos do Museo choir practive at São Brás Public Library, R Dr. Vitorino Passos Pinto, n.º 18. 18:30-20:30. Tel: Walter Sulzer 289 842 774. e-mail: walter_sulzer@sapo.pt
Sports & Sailing
Yoga
Every Tue, Thu
Yoga in English at the Museu de São Brás de Alportel. Sessions Tuesday 16:00-17:30 and Thursday 11:00-12:30. Tel: 917 700 588.
Talks & Workshops
Photo Club
Every Thu From: Thursday 9 April 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009
For professionals and amateurs to learn more about their hobby. May become a fortnightly event on Thursdays at the same times. The São Brás Museum. 15:00-17:00. Tel: 289 432 943. e-mail: f.m.stueben@sapo.pt
Art & Exhibitions
Impressions
From: Monday 9 November 2009 To: Monday 30 November 2009
By Brigitte von Humbolt. Café Inglês, Rua do Castelo 11. Tel: 282 442 585.
Music: Rock, Pop & Country
Traditional Music Hall
On: Thursday 12 November 2009
Sing along to old Music Hall favourites with The Third Age University Singers from Bournemouth. Proceeds will go to the Castelo de Sonhos charity. Silves Cine Theatre. 20:00. €8. Tel: 282 332 665.
Talks & Workshops
Painting for Pleasure
From: Wednesday 14 October 2009 To: Wednesday 30 June 2010
Afternoon sessions. Quinta Fonte do Bispo, EN270, CXP 797A Tavira. Tel: 289 845 561/916 389 810.
Art & Exhibitions
Triptico
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Painting exhibition by Jason Berger, Zé Ventura and Miguel Andrade at the Palacio da Galeria, rua da Galeria. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-17:30. Tel: 281 320 500.
Dawn of my Humanity
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday 21 October 2009 To: Saturday 21 November 2009
"Aurora da minha Humanidade". By Francis Tondeur. Palácio da Galeria, Municipal Museum. 10:00-12:30 and 14:00-17:30.
Hops! Tom & Rico
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 6 November 2009 To: Monday 30 November 2009
A collection of 20th century cartoons. Palácio da Galeria, Calçada da Galeria. 10:00-12:30 and 14:00-17:30. Tel: 281 320 540.
Colin Howe
From: Monday 9 November 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009
Painting exhibition. Casa do Povo de Santo Estevão, Rua do Pinheiro. Tel: 281 963 184. cpsantoestevao@gmail.com
Pub & Café Entertainment
Jamming Session
Every Thu
Bring along your musical instrument and take part. Quinta Fonte do Bispo. 18:30-22:00. Tel: 281 971 484. info@qtfontebispo.com
Social & Community Events
Individual Bridge Match
Every Thu
Individual bridge match to be held at Tavira Gardens. Every Thursday from 14:00. Tel: 289 794 738.
Line Dancing
Every Thu
Regular dance sessions every Thursday night, once a fortnight. Meeting at 19:00 for food and then dancing at 20:00. Can attend regularly or 'as and when' at the Quinta Fonte do Bispo. Cost is €5 per person. Contact Linda Cree. Tel: 289 798 374 / 912 071 000.
Children's Events
Dolphins
Every Tue, Thu From: Tuesday 6 October 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009
Swimming classes. Browns Health Club, Caminho dos Golfes, Vilamoura 8125. 18:00-19:00. Tel: 289 322 740. gclientes@browns-club.com
Babies II
From: Saturday 10 October 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009
Swimming classes. Browns Health Club, Caminho dos Golfes, Vilamoura 8125. 11:30-12:30. Tel: 289 322 740. gclientes@browns-club.com
Dancing: Latin & Salsa
Dance
Every Tue, Thu From: Tuesday 6 October 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009
Instruction and classes with an eye on fitness. Browns Health Club, Caminho dos Golfes, Vilamoura 8125. 18:30-19:00. Tel: 289 322 740. gclientes@browns-club.com
Pub & Café Entertainment
Karaoke with Del Boy
Every Sun, Mon, Thu
Includes half price happy hours on local beers. Check dates and times during winter months. Parky's Bar, Parque das Amendoeiras. Tel: 964 833 414.
Sports & Sailing
Ashtanga Yoga Classes
Every day
Vila Sol Spa, Vilamoura. Tel: 289 300 550. vilasol.spa@renaissancealgarve.com
Swimming
Every Thu From: Monday 5 October 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009
Session for adults. Browns Health Club, Caminho dos Golfes, Vilamoura 8125. 09:30-10:30. Tel: 289 322 740. gclientes@browns-club.com
Body Pump
Every Tue, Thu From: Monday 5 October 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009
Fitness sessions. Browns Health Club, Caminho dos Golfes, Vilamoura 8125. 18:30-19:25. Tel: 289 322 740. gclientes@browns-club.com
Total Condition
Every Tue, Thu From: Monday 5 October 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009
Fitness classes. Browns Health Club, Caminho dos Golfes, Vilamoura 8125. 10:30-11:30. Tel: 289 322 740. gclientes@browns-club.com
Spinning
Every Tue, Thu From: Monday 5 October 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009
Fitness classes. Browns Health Club, Caminho dos Golfes, Vilamoura 8125. 08:00-08:50. Tel: 289 322 740. gclientes@browns-club.com
Spinning
Every Tue, Thu From: Monday 5 October 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009
Fitness classes. Browns Health Club, Caminho dos Golfes, Vilamoura 8125. 19:30-20:20. Tel: 289 322 740. gclientes@browns-club.com
Body Combat
Every Tue, Thu From: Tuesday 6 October 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009
Fitness sessions with an eye on strength development. Browns Health Club, Caminho dos Golfes, Vilamoura 8125. 19:30-20:30. Tel: 289 322 740. gclientes@browns-club.com
Balance
Every Thu From: Thursday 8 October 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009
Fitness and body-improvement classes. Browns Health Club, Caminho dos Golfes, Vilamoura 8125. 10:45-11:45. Tel: 289 322 740. gclientes@browns-club.com
Local the Algarve markets taking place on Thursday 12 November 2009
Alcoutim (website)
Mercado Vaqueiros
Every Thu
Fresh vegetables, fruit, clothing, textiles, shoes and household items. At Vaqueiros every second Thursday of the month from 09:00-14:00.
Alte (website)
Monthly Market
From: Thursday 17 September 2009 To: Thursday 17 December 2009
Every third Thursday of the month. Largo José Cavaco Vieira.
Boliqueime
Monthly Market
From: Thursday 24 September 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009
Last Thursday of the month. Church Square.
Loulé (website)
Alte Market
Every Thu
General market at Largo Jose Cavaco Vieira every third Thursday of each month 08:00-14:00.
Ameixial General Market
Every Thu
Market of fruit, vegetables, flowers, clothes, textiles and shoes. At Estrada Nacional 2 on first Thursday of the month. 09:00-14:00.
Boliqueime Gipsy Market
Every Thu
Gipsy market at Boliqueime. Last Thursday of the each month 08:00-14:00.
Daily Market
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Every morning in the Arabian style market hall on Praça da República.
Luz
Book Fair
Every Thu
Weekly book fair with new and second-hand books for all ages from the Griffin bookshop. At Hotel Belavista 10:30-13:30. Tel: 289 393 904. E-mail: griffin@mail.telepac.pt.
Monchique (website)
Fuzeta
Every Thu
Gipsy market next to the Fuzeta Camping park. First Thursday of every month 08:00-13:00.
Silves (website)
Azilheira Market
Every Thu
General market close to the urban centre held on the first Thursday of every month 08:00-13:00.
Vila do Bispo (website)
Market
Every day
Market selling handicraft items made of wicker, wood and ceramics, as well as household and dry goods. In the market square on the first Thursday of each month 08:00-13:00.
Budens
Every day
Fresh vegetables, fruit, clothing, textiles, shoes and household items on sale in Budens. First Tuesday of each month 09:00-14:00.
Market
Every day
Market featuring fruits, vegetables, fish and other food products. In the market building behind the Café Zig Zag, Vila do Bispo. 09:00-13:00.
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