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ISLAND CONNECTIONS :: EDITION 634 :: 13/01/2011 - 27/01/2011
artists or groups create their
works while visitors watch
and interact. To apply, visit
www.teatenerife.com
To January 31, Si Quebro El
Cántaro, focusing on child
abuse. Sala A
To February 13, El cuerpo
inventado. Sala A
To October 16, Nessun
Dorma by Laura Gherardi
Santa Cruz:
To January 16, Socius by
Adrián Alemán. Museo
Municipal de Bellas Artes
January 28 to March 6,
Doble ó Nada by Carlos
Matallana. Museo
Municipal de Bellas Artes
To February 28, Música de
archivo. Archivo Histórico
Provincial, Comodoro Rolín 1
La Laguna:
January 21 to February 27,
Batista Blancas Roca, by
Juan Carlos Batista, Julio
Blancas and Gabriel Roca.
Instituto Canarias Cabrera
Pinto
To January 22, collection:
Galería de Arte Stunt
To February 25, sculptures:
La evolución de las especies by Rosa Hernández.
Chafiras Tenerife Gallery
To February 27, Arte, devoción y fortuna. Platería
Americana en las Islas
Canarias occidentales.
American silver plate work.
Ex-Convento de Santo
Domingo
South, cultural and civic
centres:
To January 18, paintings by
Mary Andreu, Los Cristianos
To January 19, photos: Lenin,
resumen de anécdotas 5.
Las Galletas
January 14 to 27, sculptures
by Juan Hernández. Adeje
January 14 to February 12,
photos: Fotosur by Oliver
Reina Rivero. Cho-Parque
La Reina
January 14 to February
25, wooden sculptures by
Eduardo Rodríguez Tamayo.
Arona Town Hall
January 21 to February 10,
photos: Velada by Francisco
Quico Hernández, Los
Cristianos
January 21 to February 15,
paintings: Appodia. Las
Galletas
To February 11, sculptures by
Juan Treitero. Cabo Blanco
OTHER EVENTS
To April 14, 8 pm, Canarias
Folk Fest Arona. Music and
processions, Thursdays: Los
Cristianos Paseo Marítimo.
Fridays: Las Galletas.
Saturdays: Playa de las
Américas
SPORT & NATURE
Failte fun walks
Stretch your legs every
Friday morning with Failte.
Meet outside the Hotel
Gran Arona in Los Cristianos
for a trek over Guaza mountain followed by refreshments. Wear stout shoes,
meet friends and get some
exercise. New faces always
welcome. More information
from Tony on 628 689 306.
Tourist routes
922 127 938
Every Tuesday:
Montes del Agua
1st Saturday of each month:
Teide National Park
2nd Saturday: Masca ravine
3rd Saturday: Volcanic tube
at Cueva de San Marcos
4th Saturday: Kayak trip off
Los Gigantes cliffs, Punta de
Teno
Kayak routes
Tours by kayak for all
abilities which may be combined with snorkelling, hiking, climbing or potholing.
More info on 922 127 938 or
www.elcardon.comSurfing
North: Escuela de Surf y
Body Board OAD La Laguna,
for those aged 12 years and
over. More information on
922 256 244 or www.oadlaguna.com
South: Escuela Oficial de la
Federación Canaria de Surf
K16 (Playa de las Américas).
Groups or individual training for those aged seven
years or over. More information on 922 798 480 or
www.k16surf.com
Hiking
www.thefabulousloungeswingers.com
Discover Arona
More info about trekking
routes on 922 725 180 www.
arona.org
All year round, guided
walks for groups through
the most emblematic buildings of the lovely northern
town of Los Silos. Contact
Oscar on 922 841 086.
Barranco del Infierno
(Adeje):
Closed for repairs
Information on 922 782 885.
Guided trails for
the general public:
The National Park’s interpretation service offers guided
tours free of charge. You
need to book in advance
with the National Park
Office (Tel. 922 290 129/922
290 183)
Miscellaneous
La Baranda Wine Museum
Promoting local quality
wines. TF-5 motorway (El
Sauzal exit). More info: 922
572 535 or
www.tenerife.es/Casa-vino
La Finca del Arte
Chayofa: jazz, brunch and
barbecue every Sunday 1.30
to 4.30pm.
Bar open every day 5
to 11pm, closed Tuesdays.
Reservations: 629 343 884
Castles Tours:
Tenerife History Museum
offers guided tours around
the island’s castles for
schools and groups. More
info: 922 825 949
Masonic Meetings
South of Tenerife.
Visitors always welcome.
Tenerife Craft, Chapter,
Mark. More info: 922 794
502 / 922 732 386
Ciudadanos Europeos
(European Citizens Group).
Meet new friends, get help
and advice on living in the
Canary Islands and participation in Canarian culture.
Social activities. Meetings:
Cultural Centre, Los
The Fabulous Lounge Swingers
A swinging time
T
he brilliant Fabulous Lounge Swingers
are a cheekily wonderful blend of good
old-fashioned entertainment and groovy tunes.
If you like your swing to be sassy, your covers
to be a touch kitch then you have to check
out some of the Fabulous Lounge Swingers,
who are appearing in Leonardo’s from January 19th to 23rd.
Cristianos, last Wednesday
in every month Sept-April
(expect December), 7.30 pm.
Contact the President, Harry
Davies on 922 781905 or
Secretary, Chris Stanyer on
922 751507. eurocitizens@
gmail.com
The Wednesday Club
Your opportunity to meet people like you, ladies, gentlemen,
couples or on your own.
1st. Floor Apolo Center,
Los Cristianos.
Wednesdays: 11am - 1pm.
More info: Edna
922 732 386 / 619 059 577
The Wednesday Group of
Friends.
The Group meeting and
lunch is held at Bar Tapas
F
rom Glenn Miller to Chas ‘n Dave, the
Fabulous Lounge Swingers will have
you doing a knee’s up in no time whatsoever,
and you’ll be back for more and more and
more. With a repertoire that covers classical
standards from west end musicals to cabaret,
this is swing with a Cockney touch that can’t
be beaten.
Luis, Plaza Charco, Puerto
de la Cruz on the 2nd
Wednesday of the month
at 12:30. The Art and Social
Group meet Wednesdays
(Pam 922368520). The
Literary and Cultural
Group meet Fridays (Suzi
922368084). Other weekly
meetings include Bridge
and Whist. Residents
and visitors are welcome
- please contact Tony at
wednesday.tenerife@gmail.
com.”
Saturday 11am - 1pm
Info: 922 383098 during
opening hours
Alcoholics Anonymous
(AA) Meetings in the
South:
1st Floor Apolo Centre, Los
Cristianos (next to bus terminal).
Mon, Wed and Sat: 5.45pm
Costa del Silencio,
Oasis group, CC Coral Mar.
Thursday: 7.30pm
Callao Salvaje, Living Sober
Group, Local 4, CC Buena Azul
(Sueño Azul). Sunday 6.30
For more info: call 630 478
448 (24hrs)
English Library
Calle Irlanda, Parque Taoro,
Puerto de la Cruz.
Monday 3- 5.30pm
Wednesday 10am - 12 noon
Friday from 4- 6pm
in Tenerife!!
www.thefabulousloungeswingers.com
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An amazing swing party band with a large
repertoire that ranges from classic
standards to kitsch covers. Performed
alongside well known artists that include
The Zutons, Simon Webbe and The
Overtones, in Venues as Café de Paris,
La Pigalle and London’s famous 100 Club.
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www.leonardostenerife.com
Las Américas - Tenerife • tel. 922 798 827