Saucy sounds come to the Algarve
At the turn of the century, jazz was created in New Orleans. The city was an important seaport and sported many bordellos, open largely to satisfy the needs of sailors.
Mysterious medieval times
If you fancy stepping back in time, why not visit Castro Marim? For the seventh year running, the town is recreating life as it was in medieval Portugal. The famous
Three cultures come together
The Largo da Sé in Faro was transformed recently as part of the first ‘Festival of Three Cultures’, jointly organised by the Fundação Pedro Ruivo and the city câmara. The
Roman epic comes to town
Kirk Douglas was a courageous rebel and Laurence Olivier was a malevolent Roman general. The year was 1960 and the film was Spartacus, an epic motion picture that won four
Pop legend live on the beach – EXCLUSIVE
Thousands of Sir Cliff Richard’s devoted fans are expected to travel to the Fisherman’s Beach in Albufeira next Saturday (August 20) for a free concert to celebrate the city’s 500th
Good times will roll at festival
The Good Time Jazz Band has confirmed it will return to the Lagos Cultural Centre as part of the Lagos Jazz Festival 2004. With a programme of mainly modern jazz,
The Scene In – First Edition
Many readers will already be familiar with Paul Sterry’s comprehensive reference book Complete Mediterranean Wildlife, which gives information on birds, along with information about trees, butterflies, plants, insects, and so
The Scene In – Top Ten
Top Ten By Nikki Hall 1. Usher – Burn Usher landed his opportunity of a lifetime when he was only 14 years old. The choirboy auditioned for L.A. Reid,
Kidjo lights up the night
The Sheraton Pine Cliffs Hotel in Albufeira was the setting for a hugely enjoyable outdoor concert by African-born Angelique Kidjo last Saturday night, which was attended by more than 500
LOULÉ PARADES THROUGH THE NIGHT
Last Saturday night Loulé was the scene of a popular march – past during which 400 people took to the streets in the square near the Monumento Eng Duarte Pacheco
What’s On this week
Aug. 7th - Aug. 13th
