The Nutcracker arrives
The Cine-Teatro Louletano is welcoming the Russian Classical Ballet on December 13 for a special performance of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, coreographed by Petipa. Based on the story The Nutcracker and
Fantasy adventure book presented by author Brian Pemberton
Algarve author Brian P. Pemberton will be presenting his book, The Wolf and the Sorceress, at the Holiday Inn hotel in Armação de Pêra on December 17 at 4.30pm. If
Friends of music at São Lourenço excited about new year
The Amigos de Música (Friends of Music) held their annual general meeting, attended by more than half of the 105 members, at the Centro Cultural in São Lourenço on Monday,
Santa shopping
This month Santa Claus will be at Algarve Shopping in Guia, bringing fun to the young and old alike, with Christmas workshops and a lot of festive cheer. This weekend,
The Star of Bethlehem
On December 10, Clive Jackson will give a talk (organised by the Algarve History Association) about the Star of Bethlehem at the Tavira Municipal Library from 6pm. The talk will
We’re off to see the Wizard!
Finally, after months of preparation, Dorothy and her grumbling Granny are on the yellow brick road to the emerald city to find the Wizard of Odd! Aperitivo’s quirky and funny
Christmas cheer for the elderly
Members of the Balaia Golf Club (pictured Julia Bardill and Eve Woods) helped collect dozens of shoeboxes filled with Christmas presents for the elderly, supported by Silves-based charity Castelo dos
Auction marks end of 2012
Arte Algarve gallery at the Adega Cooperativa de Lagoa is celebrating the close of its main exhibition OPEN VI with a major auction on Sunday December 16 between 3pm and
Bilingual Carol singing for charity
Larga Vista Residents’ Association will be holding their annual bilingual carol singing concert at 6.30pm on December 19 at the Restaurante O Foral. Mulled wine and cookies will be served
Charitable Zumba in Vila do Bispo
Approximately 100 people gathered last Saturday in Vila do Bispo to participate in the initiative “Zumba Fitness – Charitable Rhythm”. The purpose was to collect food, clothing and toys, which

