Portraits of Portugal
A solo exhibition to be launched at São Brás Museum on March 8 features the impressionistic paintings of Will Kellermann. A distinguished Dutch artist working professionally for more than 30
Education with a difference
There is more to modern education than simply remembering facts in order to pass exams. With a growing world population, ever-depleting resources and dubious practices in food production processes, it
Rotary Club visits cork factory near São Brás de Alportel
For many of the world’s cultures, the sound of a popping cork is synonymous with good food, good times and good company. But we seldom give a thought to where
Lagoa Carnaval draws inspiration from the ocean
Lagoa’s streets will be filling up with a number of small sea-creatures this Carnaval on February 28, as children are expected to be dressing up in honour of the municipality’s
The Portuguese Court in Brazil
Rachel Barnard will present the second half of the story of ‘The Portuguese Court in Brazil’ on February 25 in the Lagoa Municipal Library at 6pm and on February 28
The Algarveans make it to 20!
The Algarveans Experimental Theatre Group was founded in September 1991 when, after an advertisement in the local newspaper, some 20 interested people gathered at Jerry Lane’s house. The outcome was
Silver Mask prepares for March show
The Silver Mask Theatre Group is preparing “exciting” new sketches and has announced that auditions for those wanting to be involved will take place on Thursday, February 20 at O’Grady’s
Argentine dance display in Loulé
A vibrant display of Argentine dancing – under the name ‘Así Baila Argentina’ (This is How Argentina Dances) – will be coming to Loulé’s Cine-Teatro Louletano on February 22 at
Anti-bullying ambassador visits school
Jessica Alice, an up-and-coming UK singer songwriter, visited the International School of the Algarve, near Lagoa, last week, to perform her anti-bullying song ‘Stand Up and Say’. All download royalties
GNR has a word about safety
A team from the GNR’s ‘Escola Segura’ (Safe School) visited the International School of the Algarve educational facility in Espiche, Lagos, to discuss safety with pupils from Pre-Reception, Reception, Year