Wednesdays in January and February

Cultural Encounters

Central Library, 18.00 h

January 5th

18.00 h

Three Kings Parade

The next 5th of January the town of Benidorm will receive to the Three Kings throught the Great Three Kings Parade with the following itinerary: Parque de Elche, almendros av, c / Marte C / Venus, c / Ruzafa, C / Herrerias and Town Hall square

January 7th to 18th

Exhibition of painting and sculpture

XIV Competition New creators

Espai d 'Art Town Hall

Monday to Friday from 09.00 to  14.00

Wednesday 09.00 to 14.00 & 17.00 to 19.30

14, 21, 28 January and 4, 18, 25 February

Reading Club

Jelena social centre 18.30

January 15th to February 14th

Poetic representation

Objects Speak

Josep Sou

Mercat Espai d art,  mercat 16 st

From Monday to Friday  09.00 to 14.00

The exhibition space will host from today until February 14th this "Objectual Poetics Work", which can be visited from Monday to Friday from 9 to 14 hours. The exhibition comprises 20 works framed within Surrealism.

The artist from Alcoy described the exhibition as "an ironic reflection with a pinch of humor about our reality, wishes and desires, as well as our failures and social fracture".

January 18th, 20.00 h

Projection and the first meeting with the directors in Benidorm

Short Films by Alberto Evangelio(Beniwood)

Theatron (19 ') Maid Asleep (16') The Cruz (10 ') and Alexis (10'). Discussion with the director Alberto Evangelio and producers Rafa Navarro and Javier Abinzano

Town Hall Auditorium

The Department of Culture of the Town of Benidorm has organised for Friday 18th and 25th January the screening of several short films by new directors, two cultural events where the authors of the shorts may share with the public the creative process.

On January 18th, at 20 hours, it will be screened the shorts 'Theatron', the 'La doncella dormida', 'La cruz' and 'Alexis'. Subsequently, there will be a discussion with Alberto Evangelio and producers Rafa Navarro and Javier Abinzano, moderated by journalist Jorge Fauró.

On Friday, January 25th, also in the Hall of the Consistory at 20 hours, the shorts screened will be 'Los ojos del ángel' and 'Efímero' by Ivan Montero and 'Turno de noche' by Victor Palacios, 'La madre' by Alberto Evangelio and 'Leo creciente' by Ruben Mateo-Romero. Later there will be discussion with the directors of the shorts and the assistant director Beatriz Hernandez.

These new directors already stand out inside and outside Spain, as some of these films have been screened and even awarded in international competitions in countries like Mexico and Finland. Also, from the local producer 'Beniwood', founded in 2005, works to produce audiovisual works produced by local filmmakers.

Both Alberto Evangelio and Rafael Navarro have ensured that it has been so successful some of their short films that they are already working up to five relevant projects, like filming the new video for the singer Soraya, who was shot in Benidorm, the creation of a animation short film in 3-D, and the performance of two feature films: 'Límite 15-M' and an adaptation of the short film 'Alexis'.

From 'Beniwood' is working, Abinzano indicated, to support "young producers" and, especially, to allow "Benidorm is known for more than just the sun and the beach, which is a great town to do this kind of Projects". Is also underway a hard work from local production company to develop new productions focused on information technology, such as the Internet or the video game world.

January 24, 20.00 H

Book Launch

Els Quan Trabucs Refilaven

Manel I Arcos Martinez

Town Hall Auditorium

The group of photographers 'Llum' exhibits its work at the Espai d'Art of the Town Hall

'Journey through the dreams of Levante' is the title of the latest exhibition the Department of Culture has organised in the Espai d'Art of the Town Hall, and opens to the public until next Friday, February 1st.

The group of photographers 'Llum' has been commissioned to collect its best work for this initiative, which focuses on images, specifically in the sunrises and sunsets from our Levante Region.

Altogether twelve artists have collected with their cameras the marine, wild nature, or popular festivals portrayed in flashy fireworks. The exhibition will be open in the morning, from 9 to 14 hours.

January 24th to March 1st

Travelling group exhibition

Dream Trip Llum Levante

Photography Collection

Espai d 'Art Town Hall

Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 14.00

Wednesday 09.00 to 14.00 & 17.00 to 19.30

From 5th february to 29th March 2013
Unpublished photos of  Benidorm

Central Library

View from Rincon (start 20 century)

Photographic Collection "Edelmiro Trillo"

Monday to Friday a | From 9 to 14 h and 17 to 20’00 h

February 7, 20.00 h

conference

The Navy fighters

Manel I Arcos Martinez

Town Hall Auditorium

"The Iberian priestess" is the title of the book that Miguel Llopis, its author, will present on Friday February 8th, at the Town Hall Auditorium of Benidorm, with the collaboration of the Department of Culture.

The author of "The Iberian priestess" explained that the presentation of the book does not focus exclusively on the novel, but he has also prepared a talk with a slide show on the Iberian culture in general, comparing current images of people of the world that continue living at that time.

The presentation ceremony will be on Friday at 20 hours in the Town Hall Auditorium.

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

Saturday, February 9

CHILDREN CARNIVAL

• Inscriptions from 10:00 10:45h. at the intersection of Gambo Street with Martinez Alejos Ave.
• Departure at 11:00h. with the following route: Gambo Street, Puente Street, SSMM Los Reyes de España Square.
• Playground at SSMM Los Reyes de España Square with inflatables, entertainment and magic.
• Performance by Ronald McDonalds, sponsored by McDonalds of Benidorm Centre (Hispanidad Square) and Levante Beach (Rincon de Loix).
• Snack by the Association of Our Lady of Suffrage for participating children.
• Bar with affordability prices: 1€ montaditos, 1€ beer and soda, 3€ combined.

ADULT CARNIVAL

• Inscriptions at the Casa del Fester (3, La Biga Street) until Thursday February 7th.
• Concentration at 21.00h on Venus Street.
• Departure at 21.30h with the following route: Marte Street, Ruzafa Street, Herrerías Street and SSMM Los Reyes de España Square.
• Dinner for registered participants.
• Fiesta enlivened by DJ Benidorm.
• fireworks display.
• Bar with affordability prices: 1€ montaditos, 1€ beer and soft drinks, 3€ mojitos and combined.

TUESDAY 12 FEBRUARY

Burial of the Sardine

• Concentration to accompany on its last trip to our beloved sardine in the Plaza Mayor from 21.00h
• start our funeral procession at 21:30h. with the following itinerary: Tomas Ortuño Street (1st stop to recharge and continue our moans, Escuelas Street), Ruzafa Street (2nd stop at Rioja Street), Paseo de la Carretera Street (3rd stop at La Palmera), Paseo de Colon, and Poniente Beach where we will incinerate Dona Sardina as she deserves, under a fireworks display.
• We will finish to mourn our loss in the LIVING ROOM (old Franky's Bar, La Palma Street), where the association of clubs will continue paying its particular tribute with economic prices.

On Saturday February 9th, between 14.00 and 18.00 hours celebrates a new edition of the second Open BTT 'Ciudad de Benidorm' organised by the 'Sol Cycling Club' of Benidorm, sponsored by the Department of Sports of Benidorm.

This morning has been presented this test starting and finishing at the Sports Centre Guillermo Amor, with a distance of 7,800 meters. This test is scoring for the Regional MTB Cross Country Championship and for the Mountain Bike Rankings for the Royal Spanish Cycling Federation 2013. There will be schools races, juvenile, kids, cadets, master-30, master-40, females, elite, under-23, senior and junior.

After departing from the Foietes Sports Centre it will run through the Xixo Canyon and Murtal Canyon, which will feature several laps according to the category, with a minimum of two or three laps, cadets and females and the most elite, will be six laps to complete about 40 kilometers.

Especially for you the voice of Paco Arrojo at the Benidorm Palace.

On 14th, 15th and 16th February.  Valentine´s day Special Show.

Regular Prices.

More Information: Benidorm Palace.

February 15th

Concert - Ara Malikian

24 Caprices of Paganini

Town Hall Auditórium

III Historic Route

February 17

TORRE DE LES CALETES

Information Patrimonio  Historico dept 966 815 486

On 17th February, It will take place the I Carnival Poniente Beach Swim Across included in the 2013 Swim Alicante Winter League.

This test is organised by Grupo Brotons Alicante Events and Globalon Foundation, with the collaboration of the Department of Sports of Benidorm, Benidorm Yacht Club and various commercial firms. Registration is now open on the website www.grupobrotons.com. The across is scheduled to start at 11.00 hours from the Benidorm Yacht Club.

18 feb – 1 marzo

Photography Exhibition

II Photo Competition

Digital and Mobile

Young people Marina Baixa

Espai Mercat d'Art, mercat st,  16

From Monday to Friday from 09.00 – 14.00

XXV International Music Competition

February 24, 20.00 h

Inaugural concert

Cristina Palau (Horn)

XIV 2012 competition

Town Hall Auditórium

February 25, 21.00 h

Concert by  Competition tutors

Margarita Escarpment (Guitar)

Mariano García (Cello)

Town Hall Auditorium

XXV International Music Competition

26 febrero, 21.00 h

Final del concurso de Guitarra

Salón de Actos ayuntamiento

Wednesday February 27th: Conference by Infodona "Impact of crisis on women" in the 'Casa del Fester' at 18:30 h.

Tuesday March 5th: "XIII Meeting of Women of the Sea" in L'Alfac of Pi.

Friday March 8th:

• From 10 to 14 h. L'Espai d'Art of the Town Hall of Benidorm, exhibition and demonstrations of arts and crafts by women's associations in Benidorm: Benidorm Housewives, Bolilleras of Benidorm, Virgen del Suffrage´s Crafts, Women 2000 and Patch-Benidorm.

• 11:00 h. in the Auditorium of the Town Hall of Benidorm, tribute to Ms. Guadalupe González Ordaz. After the event, tasting of sweets and sweet wine.

• 18:00 h. Town Hall of Benidorm, the theatrical adaptation of the work "The Price" by Arthur Miller and debate-discussion.

After the symposium will be the performance of the Choir of the Housewives of Benidorm.

XXV International Music Competition

February 27, 21.00 h

Concert course students

Town Hall Auditorium

XXV International Music Competition

February 28, 21.00 h

Concert by the tutors

Igor Malinovsky (Violin)

Radovan Vlatkovic (horn)

Town Hall Auditorium

From 1st to 15th March

Collective Exposition

Casa del Fester “Diego Cano Enguera”

XI CERTAMEN DE DIBUIX I PINTURA “LA BARQUETA”

Monday to Friday | From 9 to 14 h and 17 to 21 h

March 1st, 20.00 h

Closing concert of the winner of the course and their tutor

Christian Wetzel (oboe)

Award Ceremony of the XV music competition Benidorm 2013

Town Hall Auditorium

Monday 4th and 11th March | 18:30 h Monday 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th April | 18:30 h

Centre Social Jelena

READING CLUB

Escritura e intimidad Literatura y memoria

Wednesday 6th March | 19’00h.

Saló d’actes. Ajuntament

TOCA MÚSICA

GRUPS INSTRUMENTALS I VOCALS

CONSERVATORI DE MÚSICA “JOSÉ PÉREZ BARCELÓ”

Entrance for general public: 19h

Free Entrance

Wednesdays on Març | 18’00 h Wednesdays on April | 18’00 h

Biblioteca Central

CULTURAL MEETINGS BY AGORABEN

Thursday 7th March | 20:00 h

Cine Colci. C / dels Ametlers, 36

MILLENNIUM. La xica que somiava un misto i un bidó de gasolina

Daniel Alfredson (Suècia, 2009)

Adult Public

From 7th to 21st March

Espai d'Art Mercat. C/ Mercat 16

Collective Exposition

MULIER MULIERIS

Mostra d’Art Contemporani

FACULTAT BB. AA. UNIVERSITAT MIGUEL HERNANDEZ

Monday to Friday | From 9 to 14 h

LOGO UMH

Sunday 10th March

LA RUTA DEL CASTELL

Regidoria Patrimoni Històric

Information: 966815486

Friday 15th March | 20:00 h

Saló d’actes. Ajuntament

RECITAL POÉTICO MUSICAL

CELEBRATION OF THE 10th ANNIVERSARY

LICEO POÉTICO DE BENIDORM

Donative: 2 € on benefit of Cruz Roja-Prevención desahucios

One of the most popular events of the festive calendar of Benidorm, l'Alba, will take place on Saturday 16 March, and for the celebration the major festivals Commission has prepared a full program of activities. The president of the Commission, Vicenta Asensio, explained that "as this year fell on Saturday we have prepared all acts for the same day".

According ahead Asensio on Saturday at 5:30 h. at St. James's Square will start the transfer of the Virgin of Suffrage to the beaches of the town, in the traditional time of l'Alba. Then it will be offered a chocolate and at 10 hours in the Church of San Jaime and Santa Ana, there will be a Mass in honor of the patron.

In the afternoon, at 18:00 h. will take place the floral offering in honor of the Virgin of Suffrage, with concentration of authorities, queens, ladies, associations, committees and festive entities at Paseo Colón.

On Sunday, at 20 h. the Church of San Jaime and Santa Ana will host the concert of Plucked, by Recreational & Cultural Association 'The Barqueta'.

Sunday 17th March | 20:00 h

Church of Sant Jaume i Santa Anna

CONCERT COMMEMORATIU DE LA “TROBADA DE LA MARE DE DÉU DEL SOFRATGE”

ORQUESTRA A.C.R. LA BARQUETA

The Benidorm Palace hosts the next Monday, March 18th at 20h, Verdi's opera "Nabucco", by the company 'Opera 2001'.

The artistic director of the opera, Luis Miguel Lainz, explained at a press conference that the company 'Opera 2001' has 120 actors and said it is the last show in Spain, after staging more than 30 cities.

Lainz declared that the representation coincides with the celebration of the Verdi´s year, and described it as one of the most popular operas of the author, "especially the chorus fragment 'Va, pensiero ...', which interprets a choir of 45 people" said the artistic director.

Nabucco is an opera with great force and intrigue, amorous jealousy mixing with political conflict. According to Lainz, 'Opera 2001' will perform a new original production with simultaneous subtitled translation, and emphasized its scenery and costumes, "being the first opera by Verdi that was successful".

Thursday 21st march | 20:00 h

Cine Colci. C / dels Ametlers, 36

INTOCABLE Olivier Nakache, Eric Toledano (França, 2011)

All publics

Friday 22nd March | 20:00 h

Saló d’actes. Ajuntament

LA CORBATA DE APOLO

By Javier García-Mauriño

TEATRO DE LA SOMBRA

Free Entrance

Friday 22nd March | 20:00 h

Church of Carmen

CONCERT DE MÚSICA SACRA

AGRUPACIÓ CORAL DE BENIDORM

Saturday 23rd March | 20:00 h

Church of Sant Jaume i Santa Anna

CONCERT DE MÚSICA SACRA

AGRUPACIÓ CORAL DE BENIDORM

From 26th de March to 16th April

Espai d’Art Ajuntament

Photographic Exposition

VISIONS DE TERRA SANTA

Fons de la col·lecció Boulos Meo

Monday to Friday | From 9 to 14 h

Wednesday | From 9 to 14 h and 17 to 19’30 h.

'Visions of Terra Santa' is the exhibition that from today until April 16th will host the Town hall at the Espai d'Art. A photo exhibition very consistent with the dates and Easter holiday because travels places of worship in Palestine during the nineteenth century.

The exhibition is based on the album 'Terre Sainte', conducted between 1870 and 1880 by Boulos Meo, the main tourist shop in Jerusalem. Boulos Meo opened in 1872 his own shop 'Persian Carpet' at the Jaffa Gate, and transformed his emporium dedicated to sell antiques and souvenirs, and introduced into the world of photography, getting photographers collections of the time as Felix Bonfils, who obtained a collection of photographs of places of worship in the city.

The exhibition, organised by the 'Centre for Contemporary Culture 'October'', complete with works of other contemporary photographers among them the brothers Zangaki, of Greek origin, or the entrepreneur and photographer from Alcoy Frances Botella as explained the curator of the exhibition , Emili Payá.

From 26th March to 13th April

C/ Bilbao

TECNO REVOLUCIÓN

EXPOCAIXA

Fundació “La Caixa”

Monday to Sunday

Benidorm hosts 'TecnoRevolución', an interactive exhibition that explores new technologies and their application

Benidorm today inaugurated the exhibition 'ExpoCaixa TecnoRevolución', an exhibition that will tour the Spanish territory in order to publicize the progress of converging technologies whose application has brought unthinkable progress.

Monday to Friday from 9.30 to 13.30 h. and from 16 to 21 h. and on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays from 11 to 14 h. and from 17 to 21 h, those who come to see the exhibition can enjoy an interactive exhibition that seeks to knowing converging technologies: nanotechnology, biotechnology, information and communications technologies (ICT), and cognitive science (NBIC).

Move a ball with the power of the mind, using a computer to guess how a virus spreads and a pandemic occurs, see a mini-robot takes a drug to a specific point of the body, these are just some of the applications converging technologies that will see visitors in 'TecnoRevolución', an exhibition organised by the Obra Social La Caixa in collaboration with the town hall of Benidorm.

Admission is free, and school students can do visits by phone 902 906 666. In addition, guided tours are offered from Monday to Friday at 19 h. and Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays, at 12:30 and 19 h.

The 'Electro Weekend' is an event to be held in Benidorm on 29th and 30th March coinciding with the Holy Week, where electronic music will be featured.

You can buy tickets HERE.

The next March 31st at 21.30 h. Benidorm Palace will host the concert of Malú, the undisputed voice of the Spanish Pop.

Born into a family of great artists, she grew up surrounded by talent, art and music. Paco de Lucia's niece and daughter of Pepe de Lucía, began his career with only 15 years old. She had as godfather Alejandro Sanz who composed for her "Aprendiz" theme that quickly became a huge success.

Since then, Malú has developed one of the most solid and respected careers of music in Spain with more than two million copies sold, ten albums published, 19 platinum albums and numerous awards including the Latin Grammy nomination for 2011 in the category of "Best Female Pop Vocal Album."

Malú especially noted for her powerful and care direct with which she has toured the main scenarios hanging the sign 'no entries'. Her force on stage has led her to sing live with the legendary Tony Bennett, Alejandro Fernandez and Alejandro Sanz, among other artists.

Malu has participated as a coach on "The Voice" TV programe of Telecinco.

Buy your tickets at 25 € or 30 €, depending on location.

From 4th to 30th Ap ril

Espai d’Art Mercat C/ Mercat 16

Exposition of Paintings

LA MATERIA CORPÓREA

MIGUEL ESPINOSA

Monday to Friday |From 9 to 14 h

The Department of Culture organises at the Espai d'Art Mercat in Benidorm a new art exhibition. This time it is 'corporeal matter', by the artist Miguel Espinosa. A wide range of paintings depicting the human body, both male and female, the result of hard work by Espinosa in recent months, after several years without exposing. Espinosa's work will be open from today Thursday, April 4th, until the 30th of this month, in morning, from 9-14h, from Monday through Friday.

Thursday 4th April | 20:00 h

Cine Colci. C / dels Ametlers, 36

LES AVENTURES DE TADEU JONES

Enrique Gato (Espaya, 2012)

All publics

Sunday 7th April

LA RUTA DE LA TORRE DE LES CALETES

Regidoria Patrimoni Històric

Information: 966815486

On Sunday 7th at 9.30 am, will start the II historic route of Benidorm: "Les Caletes Route".

The meeting point will be at 9.15h. in the Department of Tourism (Torrechó Square). At 9.30h. start our route along the seafront of the Playa de Levante, where there will be explained its evolution tourist/urban. About 10 hours we will arrive at Rincón de L'Oix, where it has been organised the second meeting point (for those who want to make a shorter path), at the height of the statue of Juan de Avalos.

Then we will march towards the "Tio Ximo" cove area where there will be explained the historical significance of the coves and landforms. At the entrance of the Natural Park of "Serra Gelada" we will receive by the technical stuff details on relevant aspects of its flora and fauna, as well as its extraordinary environmental conditions.

In the Tower "Punta del Cavall" declared BIC (a Cultural common good, maximum protection figure reserved for historic buildings), we will documente the importance of defense towers for coastal protection (their systems communication, provision of troops, artillery, etc.., and its relevance to the defense of Benidorm).

From there, we will make the trip back to the exit of the park, where we will completed the historic route.

The approximate length of the route will be 3 hours and 30 minutes, starting from the Department of Tourism, and from the second meeting point, sculpture by Juan de Avalos at the Rincón de L'Oix, about 2 hours and 30 minutes.

For those who wish, there will be a prolonged visit to the ocher mines and Cala "Tio Ximo" where it will be explained the operation and extraction system used at the moment.

Information and registration: patrimonihistoric@benidorm.org

Friday 12th April | 18:00 h

Centre Social La Torreta

VIVA EL PASODOBLE. VIOLETA MONTENEGRO

GRUPO SOCIOCULTURAL “EL DESGUACE”

Donative: 2 €

From 17th to 21st April Benidorm will held its particular April´s Fair with many events taking place at various restaurants in the town.

One more year, the establishments Restuarante Condal, Galera Café Sport, Rias Baixas, Sabores del Sur Isla Cristina, Cervecería Bar Angelillo and Taberna Andaluza have prepared a series of activities consisting of typical Andalucía Gastronomy and flamenco performances starting on April 17th with the Lighting day and ending on 21st April with the closing of the Fair.

You can check out the activities in the Official Brochure.

From 19th April to 16th May

ESPAI d’ART Ajuntament

Exposition

ETIOPIA SIN FIN

ASOCIACIÓN ABAY

Monday to Friday | From 9 to 14 h

Wednesday | From 9 to 14 h and 17 to 19’30 h

Friday 19th April | 20:00 h “23 abril -Día del Libro”

Saló d’actes. Ajuntament

LA GITANILLA

RINCONETE Y CORTADILLO

By Miguel de Cervantes (IV Centenary of the publication of Novelas Ejemplares)

Theatre companies: CATARSIS and TOSSAL TEATRE

Donative: 3 €

The Town Hall of Benidorm through the Department of Sports organises next Sunday 21st April the thirty edition of the "Bicycle Day for All", a cyclist running the organization hopes to gather more than 1200 people in this new edition.

The Bicycle Day has become one of the most traditional sport events in Benidorm, all participants take the streets and avenues of the town for practise sports, while holding a fun day. This is ultimately to promote healthy lifestyles, claiming the bicycle as alternative transportation and state that Benidorm can and should be a livable town, happy, fun and caring.

The concentration and output will be in the Plaza SS. MM. Los Reyes de España about 10.30 hours, with a route that includes Avenida Mediterraneo, Calle Bilbao, Avda Severo Ochoa, Avenida Albir to reach the area of Ermita de Sanz, where it will be served a refreshment (courtesy of Coca-Cola) and back run along the same route in the first leg.

After the cyclist march, it will be held the traditional prize draw for all participants who have the ticket delivered to the output of the test. 15 Bicycles will be drawn together with different gifts, consisting of balls for different sports such as basketball, handball, futsal and beach volleyball.

In this edition collaborate Cycling Club Sol Benidorm, Benidorm Cycling Union, Coca-Cola and Sport Zone (which donates 3 ​​bikes for the final draw for gifts).

Tuesday 23rd April | 20:00 h “23 abril -Día del Libro”

Saló d’actes. Ajuntament

PRESENTATION OF THE BOOK

BENIDORM 1808

by CÉSAR EVANGELIO

Wednesday 24th April 11:00 h

Saló d’actes. Ajuntament

IAIOS

by Joan Carles Simó

Premi FETÉN 2010 a la Millor Direcció

Premi Abril 2010 a la Millor Adaptació

Premi Públic Comunitat Valenciana al Millor Espectacle

Premi XIX Edició Premis Teatres de la Generalitat a la Millor Adaptació

Nominada al Millor Espectacle Revelació del Premis Max 2011

Thursday 25th April | 20:00 h

Cine Colci. C / dels Ametlers, 36

HEADHUNTERS

Morten Tyldum (Noruega, 2011)

Adult public

Friday 26th April | 20:00 h “23 abril -Día del Libro”

Saló d’actes. Ajuntament

CONFERENCE AND POETRY READING

EL POETA, UNA DESMITITIFICACIÓN

by ANTONIO PORPETTA

Premio Valenciano de las Letras 2012

COLLABORATION: LICEO POÉTICO DE BENIDORM

Now available the program of events for the Feast of the Cross in Benidorm which will be held between 30th April and 3rd May.

Tuesday April 30th

22:00 h. In the Plaza de la Cruz, DRESSED of the CROSS, enlivened by the Colla de Xirimiters de la Marina .

Is giving away the audience with sweet wine and Coca roñosa.

Wednesday May 1st

08:00 h. General Swing of Bells and parades by Colla Xirimiters de la Marina.

11:00 h. Concentration in the palm of Fiestas Commissions of Benidorm and the Creueta of Alfaz del Pi. Then collecting authorities and Mr. Priest in the Church of San Jaime and Santa Ana and in pilgrimage, to the foot of the Cross, and proceed with the blessing of the municipality. Upon completion, the child MANUEL NAVARRO ALMIÑANA will recite the traditional verse to the Santa Creu.

Then we will move to the Church of San Jaime and Santa Ana, which will take place OFFERING OF FLOWERS, and MASS celebration will be entertained by the Choir of the Barqueta.

18:00 h. Grand Concert by the UNION MUSICAL DE BENIDORM directed by D. Miguel Angel More Perez, in Alameda Mayor D. Pedro Zaragoza.

Friday May 3rd

19:00 h. Requiem Mass at the Church of San Jaime and Santa Ana, in memory of all the deceased of Benidorm.

We hope to meet all the residents of Benidorm.

NOTE FROM THE COMMISSION: This Commission is not responsible if, for any reason beyond our control, there was some delay in schedule, including cancellation of any of the events planned.

Thursday 2nd May | 19:00 h

Town Hall of Benidorm

PROMOCIÓN DE LA CONVIVENCIA Y

PREVENCIÓN DE LA INTOLERANCIA

Conference

Regidoria de Joventut i CIJB

Wednesdays 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th May | 18’00 h Wednesdays 5th,12th,19th june | 18’00 h

Centre Social Jelena. Olivos st., 11

CONFERENCES OF LITERATURE, ART & HISTORY

ASOCIACIÓN AGORABEN

Thursday 9th May | 20:00 h

Town Hall of Benidorm

Recital del poeta marroquí

MOHAMED BENNIS

Thursday 9th May | 20:00 h

BRAVE. INDOMABLE

Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman & Steve Purcell, 2012

All publics

Ticket: 2’50 €

Cine Colci. dels Ametlers st, 36

Collaborate: Universitat d’Alacant

Friday 10th May | 20:00 h

Saló d’actes. Ajuntament

Anniversary concert of composer Richard Wagner

ENSEMBLE BRASS ACADEMY ALICANTE

Free entrance

Friday 10th May | From 17 to 20 h

Public Library

“PALABRA EN EL MUNDO”

Maratón de lectura poética para poetas y público en general

LICEO POÉTICO DE BENIDORM

The versatile musician is known, among many other things, for his work as electronic music producer, and for founding the world famous record label Dim Mak Records.

He will be joined in this unique poster by Alex Now with Dollar Club, AutoErotique and Army Of The Universe.

A unique opportunity to vibrate with one of the most important DJs on the international scene in recent years.

You can buy tickets at the following link.

Saturday 11th May | 21:30 h.

Plaça de Sant Jaume

REPRESENTACIÓ DE L’ACTE

D’ATORGAMENT DE LA CARTA DE POBLAMENT

Mondays 13th, 20th and 27th May | 18:30 h

Centre Social Jelena. Olivos st., 11

READING CLUB

William Shakespeare

Wednesday 15th May | 19:00 h

Town Hall of Benidorm

“MAÑANITAS DE SOL” Y “SANGRE GORDA”

Sainetes de los hermanos Álvarez Quintero

GRUPO DE TEATRO LA TORRETA

From 17th to 30th May

Exhibition

ROCIO COLOMA

Projecte de Belles Arts UPV

Espai d'Art Mercat. Mercat st. 16

From Monday to Friday | From 9 to 14 h

Wednesday | From 9 to 14 h and From 17 to 19’30 h.

From 17th to 30th of this month will be on display in the Art Space Mercat a sample of the artist Rocio Coloma, student of Fine Arts of the UPV.

Coloma´s exhibition opens a series of exhibitions that develop students of the faculties of Fine Arts of the Polytechnic University of Valencia and the University Miguel Hernández their ending studies art projects .

The exhibition, which will remain in our town until May 30th, consists of various works of sculpture and painting that focus on the human face. The facial expression reflecting approaching reality of each of us.

The fundamental issue is the portrait of people linked to the artist, and has also included a mirror in the room where it portrays, albeit ephemeral, the image of those who participate in this exhibition and visitors.

From its arts curriculum can emphasize studies Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Polytechnic University of Valencia and the development of the artistic project that is now exposed in the Espai d'Art Mercat and has been carried down the direction of the Department of Sculpture Faculty of Fine Arts.

She has been part of the group exhibition "Es-culture" in the student's home in UPV in Valencia, and has made ​​several solo exhibitions:

In 2011, Childhood, Project Rooms, faculty
Fine Arts of San Carlos (UPV), Valencia

2012, Animals, Project Rooms,
Rock & roll, coffee Rumble in La Nucia.

Sunday 19th May

HISTORIC ROUTE “El Tossal”

Regidoria de Patrimoni Històric. Information: 966815486

From 21st May to 7th june

Exhibition

CARTA DE POBLAMENT BEATRIU FAJARDO DE MENDOZA

Regidoria de Patrimoni Històric

Espai d’Art Ajuntament

From Monday to Friday | From 9 to 14 h

Wednesday | From 9 to14 h and From 17 to 19’30 h

Thursday 23th May | 20:00 h

EL HÒBBIT. UN VIATGE INESPERAT

Peter Jackson, 2012

All publics

Ticket: 2’50 €

Cine Colci. dels Ametlers st, 36

Collaborate: Universitat d’Alacant

Thursday 30th May | 18:30 h

Public Library

LUIS LEANTE. Alfaguara Award

LITERATURA INFANTIL I JUVENIL

Meeting with the author of Justino Lumbreras detective privado

Regidoria d’Educació

Friday 31st May | 20:00 h

Church of Sant Jaume & Santa Anna

Cicle de concerts de presentació de l’orgue

ALFONSO SÁEZ. Profesor del Conservatorio Profesional de Música de Murcia.

Saturday 1st june| 21:30 h

Plaça Major

Concert Homenatge a Músics i Socis

UNIÓ MUSICAL DE BENIDORM

Mondays 3rd and 10th june | 18:30 h

Centre Social Jelena. Olivos st., 11

READING CLUB

Travels Literature. Claudio Magris

From 3rd to 15th june

Collective Exhibition

ESCOLA DE DIBUIX I PINTURA "LA BARQUETA"

Casa del Fester Diego Cano Enguera

From Monday to Friday, from 9 to 14 and from 17 to 21 h

From 4th to 14th june

Exhibition

DERMATOGRAFÍAS

BELÉN DÍAZ

Projecte de Belles Arts UMH

Espai d’Art Mercat. Mercat st. 16

From Monday to Friday | From 9 to 14 h

Wednesday | From 9 to 14 h and From 17 to 19’30 h

In order to create a positive vision emerges 'Dermatografías' exhibition by Belén Díaz, 5th year student of Fine Arts in Altea.

Through the use of macrophotographies the artist constructs a vision focused on the details of the various bodies showing the scars and traces of bodily experiences, memories and overcoming.

The exhibition was inaugurated this morning at the Espai d 'Art Mercat, and will be open until June 14th, Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 14.00h. and Wednesday evening from 17.00 hours to 19.30h.

Thursday 6th june | 20:00 h

Town Hall of Benidorm

LA LOCA VIDA DE PAULINA

TALLER MUNICIPAL DE TEATRO

Entrance with invitation to take at the Department of Culture from 3rd June

Friday 7th june | 22:00 h

Amfiteatre Óscar Esplà. Parc de l’Aigüera

HOMENAJE A LA COPLA. VIOLETA MONTENEGRO

GRUPO SOCIOCULTURAL “EL DESGUACE”

Donative: 2 €

From 11th to 26th june

Collective Exhibition

MOSTRA D’ART CONTEMPORANI

SUMMER PARADISE

Students of the Fine Arts Faculty of Sant Carles-UPV

Town Hall of Benidorm

From Monday to Friday | From 9 to 14 h

Friday 14th june | 22:00 h

Amfiteatre Óscar Esplà. Parc de l’Aigüera

LA GITANILLA. TOSSAL TEATRE

RINCONETE Y CORTADILLO. CATARSIS.

IV Centenario publicación de las Novelas Ejemplares de Miguel de Cervantes

Donative: 3 €

Friday 21st june | 20:00 h

Town Hall of Benidorm

Recital del poeta valencià

POETA PERE BESSÓ

Regidories Casa Mediterráneo i Cultura

Collaborate: Liceo Poético de Benidorm i Taller de Arte Isabel Marquina

Friday 21st june | 22:00 h

Amfiteatre Óscar Esplà. Parc de l’Aigüera

RECETAS DE HUMOR

CANELA PURA

Donative: 2 €

Saturday 22nd june | 20:00 h

Amfiteatre Óscar Esplà. Parc de l’Aigüera

VIII FESTIVAL DE BANDES DE MÚSICA

SOCIETAT MUSICAL L’ILLA DE BENIDORM

From 23rd to 30th june

FESTIVAL ESTRELLAS DEL MEDITERRÁNEO

Hoteles Poseidón (Information - Tlf. 965850200)

Sunday 23rd june | 22:00 h

Amfiteatre Óscar Esplà. Parc de l’Aigüera

FESTIVAL DE DANSA

CONSERVATORI DE BENIDORM

Regidoria d’Educació

Friday 28th june | 21:00 h

Church of Sant Jaume & Santa Anna

Cicle de concerts de presentació de l’orgue

JOSÉ VICENTE GINER. Profesor del Conservatorio Profesional de Música de Valencia.

Next Saturday June 29th, Bebidorm will host the 1st International Underwater Marathon 'Town of Benidorm'.

The underwater Marathon is conducting a tour designed for all ages, with a total length of 1.4 km under water by the Mal Pas beach in Benidorm. The type of diving to practise will be strictly sports and recreational.

Not only is it a competition, is a feast for all divers. Competitors participate in pairs linked by a resilient bonding out of 3m long, marked on the surface with a buoy attached to the center of it by a rope with a maximum depth of 5m. The course will be marked out in the background in its entirety by Filières, spears and banners with bright colors for easy tracking, reaching a height 5meters máximade so dive profiles will be maximum security.

On the surface, must be indicated by yellow buoys from those used in racing and guarded at all times by officials of the organization. The output will be performed by all competitors starting simultaneously from the sand of the beach and had to spend under an inflatable structure will also serve as a goal at the end of the tour.

The circuit consist of an L-shaped rod 700 m with a tack to the buoy return. Compliance with the rules of the competition is guaranteed for 6 judges from kayak type support vessels. Only disqualified for not completing the course.

INSCRIPTIONS

• Deportes Alvarado (C/del Mar nº 27, Valencia) - Tel. 963923034

• Centro de Buceo Diving Stones, Benidorm (Club Náutico de Benidorm) - Tel. 608835219 y 618406991 www.divingstones.com

• La Mar de Buzos, Madrid. www.lamardebuzos.blogspot.com Tel. 659968055

• Mediante correo electrónico a 7 Mares (admin@a7mares.com)

• Cuota de inscripción 20 €

Includes shirt, bottle and food snacking.

Chess Club 'l'Illa de Benidorm' organises for the third year in a row this chess event to be held on June 30th.

The tournament will take place in the Town Hall of Benidorm (Aïgüera´s Park) in the morning from 10h, and in the afternoon from 16h.

The game system will be 8 rounds of 12 minutes + 3s increment (4 morning and 4 evening).

The inscriptions are 20 € generally, under 18 and under 16 are 10​​€ , under 14, under 10 and under 8 ​​are 5€ and club members 15€.

The tournament is endowed with 800€ in trophies and prizes for all categories.

For more information and registration call phones: 96 586 17 32 - 660 40 45 86 and in the following link.

Grand Evenin acuatic party at  Aqua Natura with artists DJ Nano,  Dick-Ray, Javi Reina

More information (spanish) regrding entrance tickets, accomodation and transport

http://www.neptunofestival.com/

info@neptunofestival.com
info@frenetikgroup.com
660 249 225