Have you ever wondered just what inspired Picasso? So have thousands of others. In an attempt to answer this question, an exhibition has been put together at the Picasso Foundation in Malaga’s Plaza de la Merced. More than 60 works will be displayed, ranging from the late 19th century to the early avant-garde period. Works by Ramon Casas from the early part of this period are of elongated forms and almost violent brush strokes, similar to some of Picasso’s work. Other galleries show works by other artists who influenced Picasso. The final gallery is reserved for Picasso himself and will display for the first time ‘Visage d’Homme’ (1962) which was created on a fragment of brick.
The exhibition runs until October 5.
The Music Of The World concerts at Estepona continue on Friday, June 6, with Dos Pampas at Musica Gaucha on Calle Real, 8pm
A Medieval Market takes place at Plaza de la Flores, Estepona, from Friday June 13 until Sunday June 15.
Popular Welsh singer Stephen Lloyd-Morgan is performing at El Moscatel, Manilva, on Saturday June 14. Ticket price is 39 euros, which includes a four-course dinner and cava cocktail. Tel. 952 892 690
A painting and embroidery exhibition takes place at the Cultural Centre Padre Manuel, Estepona, from Monday June 16 until Friday June 20.
Celebrate San Juan
On the evening of Monday June 23, the longest day of the year, towns and villages up and down the Andalucian coast will celebrate the Feast of San Juan (St John) on their beaches.
The festival, coinciding with the Midsummer Solstice, celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, and celebrates with the three major elements: sun, fire and water.
With traditions dating back to pagan times, music and dancing usually begins around 9pm but the festival highlight is the lighting of huge bonfires, each topped by papier mache model figures.
On the stroke of midnight, scores of people will rush to the water’s edge as legend decrees all who bathe their feet at that time will be granted eternal beauty.
It is also traditional to dance over and around the fires, and the fun continues until well into the following morning.
In some towns, firework displays are also a feature, branches are strewn along some streets, young ladies in love are serenaded and the herb thyme is blessed.
You can of course experience the Feast of San Juan in any coastal town in Spain, but the Festival in Malaga is generally regarded as one of the best.
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SEPE
The 14th June sees The TAPAS Choir again performing at a fundraiser, but this time for SEPE the donkey sanctuary near Lauro Golf. This Charity event will also encompass a Cabaret performed by more TAPAS members in an effort to boost the funds of this worthy charity.
Summer Fair
TAPAS are again holding their very successful summer fair on June 29th at Sol Andalusi Alhaurin de la Torre so please come along and see what is on offer at the many and varied stalls. Any interested stall holders please call John Parker 661 044 971
Grand Garden Party
On July 5th the annual garden party will once again take place at the chairman’s residence. With the TAPAS choir providing the initial entertainment and then a cabaret to follow, this promises to be a fantastic evening so don’t miss out book early, as tickets are always at a premium for this event. All welcome.
1940s Show
One to put in the diary, Jane Busby the producer and director of the successful Old Time Music Hall is currently rehearsing the cast of her new show based in the 1940s. This promises to be as good if not better than her last production so make sure you leave one of these dates free. September 25-26-27
Box Office for all events
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