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Interview: Elastic Band
Pablo Román, leader of Granada group Elastic Band, answered our questions ahead of their show at Sidecar this month
Feb 1, 2012 by Hannah Pennell in GOING OUT (1 Comments)
Interview: Marc Collins
Marc Collins, one of the men behind Nouvelle Vague, answers our questions about their new show, sexy men and future plans
Nov 30, 2011 by Hannah Pennell in LIVING
Preview: Gandules 2011
CCCB's free film festival kicks off in August with a challenging programme of flicks
Jul 28, 2011 by Hannah Pennell in GOING OUT
Photo by Melanie Aronson
Out-takes
Outlet shopping is a good alternative to battling the crowds at the January sales
Dec 29, 2010 by Hannah Pennell in LIVING (1 Comments)
Photo by Lee Woolcock
Influential woman: Isabel Coixet
From the archive: In 2008, we spoke to Isabel Coixet, one of Spain’s leading film directors
Nov 22, 2010 by Hannah Pennell in THE ARCHIVE
Photo by David Murano
French Catalunya
From the archive: Less than two hours' drive from Barcelona, Perpignan combines the best of France and Catalunya
Nov 15, 2010 by Hannah Pennell in VISITING
Festival TNT 2010
Terrassa's mixed genre festival opens at the end of September
Sep 27, 2010 by Hannah Pennell in GOING OUT
Image by Rafa Rayes Lopez
Race relations
From the archive: What Spaniards think of as just good, clean fun may seem overtly racist to people from the UK or the US
Sep 23, 2010 by Hannah Pennell in LIVING (1 Comments)
Photo by Patricia Esteve
Keep remembering
From the archive: Back in 2008, we found out why Catalunya celebrates September 11th
Sep 10, 2010 by Hannah Pennell in THE ARCHIVE (2 Comments)
BCN Bloggers
Blogging in Barcelona is on the rise
Aug 27, 2010 by Hannah Pennell in LIVING (21 Comments)
Illustration by Kat Cameron
Surviving August
It’s too hot. Here are some ideas to help you get through the next 31 days
Jul 30, 2010 by Hannah Pennell in LIVING (1 Comments)
Night workers
We speak to three workers whose working day starts long after most people’s have finished
May 28, 2010 by Nadia El-Yousseph | Hannah Pennell in LIVING
Flavour of a festival
The summer festival Grec opens its doors on June 13th and runs until August with music, theatre and dance; something for everyone
May 28, 2010 by Hannah Pennell in GOING OUT
Over to you: Amy Blaise
Amy Blaise is an American living in Sitges who has twice brought the traditional British pantomime to the Catalan stage
Dec 1, 2009 by Hannah Pennell in LIVING
Survivors
Two big British bands from the Eighties (and one small one) are visiting Barcelona, with lessons to teach about how to keep the music playing for 30 years
Oct 27, 2009 by Hannah Pennell | Nicola Thornton in GOING OUT
Photo by: Julio Arboleda
Over to you: Quicksand Remedy
We speak to Chris Southern and John Skillington, Barcelona foreign residents who make up two thirds of the rock-funk band Quicksand Remedy
Sep 29, 2009 by Hannah Pennell in GOING OUT (1 Comments)
Be upstanding
The comedy season kicks off with Jane Godley
Aug 28, 2009 by Hannah Pennell in GOING OUT
Photo by Joe Wray
Over to you: Jessica Rainey
This month we speak to Jessica Rainey, a freelance translator and writer, who is one of the organisers of Tri-Lengua (www.trilengua.org), which aims to provide a place for writers to read their work in public regardless of the language it’s written i
Aug 28, 2009 by Hannah Pennell in LIVING
An unhostile takeover
If you go to a concert this month, chances are that's it part of the Mas i Mas Festival, which is taking over Barcelona
Jul 29, 2009 by Hannah Pennell in GOING OUT (1 Comments)
Over to you: Ron Rosenow
Each month we throw the spotlight on a reader who is embarking on a new challenge, preparing for a special event or has an unusual hobby. This month we talk to US teacher Ron Rosenow about his short documentary The Language of Should, which explores the experiences of learning Castilian for six North Americans who are living here.
Jul 27, 2009 by Hannah Pennell in LIVING
Photo by Bartek Molga
FC Barcelona - the best in Europe
They did it. They really did it. The fans of FC Barcelona are renowned for their anxiety, their lack of belief, their worries, but on May 27th, 2009, their team of heroes won an historic third title in one season
May 28, 2009 by Hannah Pennell in LIVING (1 Comments)
Zero traffic deaths
It’s an apparently impossible goal, but this February 2007 article introduces some people who are dedicated to proving it can be reached
May 21, 2009 by Hannah Pennell in LIVING
Summer studies
For those who want to give their minds some exercise this summer, there's plenty on offer
Apr 1, 2009 by Hannah Pennell in LIVING
Many Merry Christmases
There are numerous ways to celebrate Christmas in Barcelona. Here are some tips for a Catalan, child-focused, British or environmentally-friendly festive season
Dec 1, 2008 by Hannah Pennell in LIVING