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lights up the village nights with candlelight and brings them to life with concerts at the auditorium on the 4th, 5th and 6th of July

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Pueblo with Blues Night eatre Festival raises the curtain

On Saturday 12th, at 22 hours, the Granada Blues Band, C.T. Powell & Bluedays and Mama Paula Blues Band will perform at the auditorium

It will kick off on the 24th of July with the shows 'Trash!', 'Una pequeña historia', 'War Baby' and 'Una libra de carne'

shows its sportiest side

Mijas approves a 2.5 million euros budget amendment in plenary session

The Operational Services Department will assume 93.17% of the total amount of this amendment, with the remainder allocated to Civil Protection NEWS/05

The Local Police budget increases by 200% compared to 2020

The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), accompanied by the councillor for Local Police, Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson (Vox), presented the new uniforms and bulletproof vests for local police officers on Tuesday 1st. During the event, the mayoress highlighted that the budget allocated to this “strategic area” has increased by more than 200% compared to 2020. Specifically, this year’s budget for the Local Police amounts to 1,427,263.94, including budget amendments, compared to 465,896.47 allocated in 2020, meaning, as the local executive emphasised, that over the past five years the amount has risen by 206.3%. NEWS/02-03

To celebrate the festivities, 7-a-side football, tennis, golf and footgolf tournaments have been organised, along with a clay pigeon shooting competition

La Cala opens registration for the king and queen contest on the 5th and for the dinner for the elderly on the 8th

The proclamation will take place on Friday 11th at Plaza del Torreón featuring performances by Erika Leiva and Víctor Rojas

SPANISH PAGE /06

The municipality closes June with hotel occupancy exceeding 92%

Aehcos highlights that it is the second municipality in the province in terms of overnight stays during this period

The Junta invests 254,000 euros to expand the teaching facilities at Torre Almenara

The Ministry of Education awards the contract for the construction of two new multipurpose classrooms at the secondary school

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The mayoress, Ana Mata, with the councillor for Local Police, Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson, and the chief superintendent, Juan Manuel Rosas / M.F.

Security

Report by Editorial Department / Design: Carmen Martín

In this regard, the mayoress explained that this year’s budget for the Local Police amounts to 1,427,263.94 euros, including budget amendments. In 2020, the amount was 465,896.47 euros, which means, according to the Executive, that over the last five years the figure has risen by 206.3%. In fact, compared to 2024, the budget has grown by 77.2%.

The latest budget amendment allocated over 779,000 euros,

the budget for the force has increased by 77.2% compared to 2024

including extraordinary credits ( 385,930) and supplementary credits ( 393,599.83) for improvements to the Local Police. This includes the purchase of personal recording cameras, new breathalysers and speed cameras, mobile radars, surveillance drones, illuminated signalling systems for public roads, and the modernisation of the shooting range.

Funds are also earmarked for the maintenance of security systems in municipal buildings, as well as for improving the ventilation of the police headquarters garage. Additionally, funds will be allocated for the renewal of uniforms and specific supplies, as well as for the reinforcement of standard-issue weapons and ammunition.

Local Police budget by over MIJAS INCREASES IST 200% compared to 2020

The Executive highlights that five years ago the Town Hall invested 465.896 euros, compared to 1.427.263 euros in 2025

MIJAS LOCAL POLICE FORCE TO THE Commitment

“We are talking about the largest investment in the Local Police in the last five years, which is the result of our commitment

to this security force. Just for uniforms, 150,000 euros will be allocated, which gives an idea of the figures we are talking about”,

explained the mayoress. For his part, the councillor for the Local Police stressed that this investment “reflects a serious, forward-thinking approach to governance, rather than a patchwork solution”. He emphasised that “the safety of Mijas residents demands well-equipped officers, with modern and effective resources, and it had been far too long since the force was properly provided for”.

Transparency

“I ask the residents for their trust, because We are on the path to achieving the order that Mijas deserves. For many years, Mijas operated in a way that was not right. Moreover, we must be transparent, and with this budget, we are being transparent”, added the mayoress. Councillor Cuevas Dawson added that, “for this government team, our priority is the safety of all Mijas residents,

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“We are talking about the largest investment in the Local Police in the last five years, which is the result of our commitment to this security force”, highlighted the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, while the councillor for the Local Police, Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson, stressed that this investment “reflects a serious, forward-thinking approach to governance, rather than a patchwork solution”.

and therefore we have launched these investments, which will continue over time because we want to increase safety in Mijas. We already have the budget to execute in 2025; it is a considerable budget that highlights the vast delays that existed at the Police Headquarters”.

The government team provides more equipment to the Local Police / M.F.

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In the words of the Chief Superintendent of the Mijas Local Police, Juan Manuel Rosas: “It is true that it is an ambitious budget, but it is now our responsibility to implement it. Often reality is not easy, but we will all work together, hand in hand with the councillor for

Procurement, to execute 100% of the budget”.

To conclude, Cuevas Dawson assured that the government team will continue to work “with planning and rigour so that the Local Police have the necessary tools to face current and future challenges”.

THE GRAPH IN DETAIL

The mayoress, Ana Mata, explained that this year’s budget for the Local Police amounts to 1,427,263.94 euros, including amendments. In 2020, the figure was , euros, which, the E ecutive emphasised, represents an increase of 206.3% over the past five yars In fact, compared to 2024, the udget has grown y 77.2%.

“We are on the path to achieving the order that Mijas deserves. For many years, Mijas operated in a way that was not right, and now we must be transparent, with this budget, we are being transparent”

“The government team will continue to work with planning and rigour so that the Local Police have the necessary tools to face current and future challenges”

“It is an ambitious budget, but it is now our responsibility to implement it. Often reality is not easy, but we will all work together, hand in hand with the councillor for Procurement, to execute 100% of the budget”

ANA MATA Mayoress of Mijas (PP)

JUAN CARLOS CUEVAS DAWSON Councillor for Local Police (Vox)

JUAN MANUEL ROSAS Chief Superintendent of the Local Police

The mayoress, Ana Mata, with the councillor for Local Police, Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson, and the chief superintendent, Juan Manuel Rosas / Micaela Fernández.

Tourism brings charity music TO THE HEART OF MIJAS PUEBLO WITH THE BLUES NIGHT LINE-UP

The Town Hall highlights that these concerts encourage tourists to stay longer and offer residents of Mijas an alternative leisure option

Editorial Department / Design: C.M.

The Tourism Department of the Mijas Town Hall has announced the first major concert of summer 2025, the much-anticipated Blues Night, which will take place on Saturday 12th of July at 22 hours at the Miguel González Berral Municipal Auditorium in Mijas Pueblo. The event will be headlined by the Granada Blues Band, joined by artists such as C. T. Powell & Bluedays and Mama Paula Blues Band.

The councillor for Tourism, Francisco Jerez (Vox), expli-

có explained that this concert marks the start of the summer events season: “Summer is here and with it comes a very exciting musical programme. The opening concert will feature a legendary band celebrating 40 years on stage, and over the coming weeks we will be revealing new performances that will make our summer nights at the auditorium

a unique experience”.

Solidarity

One of the most notable aspects of the event is its charitable nature. Admission is free, but attendees are encouraged to support the Food Bank by donating non-perishable food items. “There is no admission fee, but we ask attendees to contribute what they can. Every

Azahara Rodríguez and Cêcile Brillet exhibit at the Mijas Tourist Office

Nuria Luque / I. Pérez On Tuesday 1st, two craftswomen, Azahara Rodríguez and Cêcile Brillet, presented a joint exhibition that will remain open to the public until the 30th of July at the Mijas Pueblo Tourist Office. Crochet, the first, and ceramics, the second, are the crafts showcased by the artisans. The councillor for Tourism, Francisco Jerez (Vox), attended the inauguration of the exhibition to support them and to highlight the mastery of both artists.

“In this Tourist Office, exhibitions change every month, and

we have no intention of stopping this initiative in either the near or distant future”, said the councillor. Rodríguez, a crochet expert, is self-employed and runs the business La Cangrejita Tejedora: “I have a clothing brand based on measurements rather than sizes, so I work to order, tailoring each garment to fit like a second skin”. She has been a member of the Mijas Craft Association for three years and considers exhibiting her work at the Tourist Office,

small gesture helps those who need it most”, emphasised Jerez.

In addition to its social impact, the initiative aims to boost the local economy and encourage visitors to stay longer. “We don’t want tourists to just come in the morning and leave straight after. If they know there’s a free concert in the evening, and in such a special setting as the auditorium, they’re more likely to stay for dinner, go for a walk, and get to know more about the village”, the councillor added.

Cultural entertainment

Blues Night, organised by the Tourism Department, is part of a wider cultural entertainment strategy aimed at both visitors and local residents from Mijas and nearby towns. “Last year, we already saw these concerts filling up, not just with tourists, but with local residents and people from across the region. They create a calm, cool, welcoming atmosphere, which makes our summer nights truly special”, concluded Jerez.

The event on July 12th is just the first in a series of concerts that will liven up Mijas Pueblo during the summer. For the Town Hall, it is “a commitment to culture, quality tourism and solidarity, that reinforces the image of the municipality as a vibrant and committed destination”.

aimed at visitors, “a privilege”. Brillet also appreciates this opportunity: “I get the feeling that Mijas is a very touristy town all year round, with lots of people passing through, so July is a good month to exhibit, it’s going to be fantastic.”

A donation of one kilo, litre or pack of non-perishable food or personal hygiene products is appreciated; these will be given to the Municipal Food Bank.

From the 1st to the 30th of July, the exhibition of these two craftswomen can be visited at the Tourist Office, which is open to the public from 9 to 20 hours. The office is located in the Plaza Virgen de la Peña in Mijas Pueblo.

Two artisans per month

Each month, the Mijas Pueblo Tourist Office will renew its exhibition space with a new selection of local artisans, offering a corner for these creators to showcase their art. For a period of 30 days, both visitors and residents will be able to enjoy a varied display of art, featuring unique pieces. This initiative not only the cultural offering of Mijas but also represents a unique opportunity for the artisans.

The councillor for Tourism, Francisco Jerez (left), next to the poster for Blues Night and the organiser / M.C.

The councillor for Tourism, Francisco Jerez (2nd left), together with the artisans who will be exhibiting at the tourist office / I.P.

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June ordinary plenary session

A budget amendment of is approved 2.5 million euros

The Operational Services Department will assume 93.17% of the total amendment, with the remainder allocated to Civil Protection

Report by Carmen Martín

On Wednesday 2nd, the Mijas Town Hall held its plenary session for the month of June, during which it gave the green light to a budget amendment amounting to 2,550,353.16 euros. “With this third budget amendment, we aim to improve society in Mijas, as is our duty, and to do so with judgement and seriousness”, said the councillor for Economy and Finance, Mario Bravo (PP), who was responsible for defending the proposal, which was approved with votes in favour from the government team, against from Ciudadanos and with the PSOE abstaining.

1.2 million will be allocated to the comprehensive maintenance of various areas of Mijas, including the Coastal Path

Bravo explained that most of the budget amendment, 2,376,291.25 euros (93.17% of the total), will be allocated to the Operational Services area, where the aim is to implement a comprehensive maintenance contract for various areas of the municipality, including the Coastal Path, with a budget of 1,218,000 euros; 121,000 euros will go towards the plumbing supplies contract and 170,000 euros to the maintenance of ornamental fountains. Other lines of action include plans to increase allocations for painting and concrete, the councillor added, noting that they also intend to contract the painting of the Town Hall façade and the branch offices.

The remainder of the budget amendment, 174,061.91 euros, will be allocated to Civil Protection, reflecting “the government team’s firm commitment to safety and prevention in the municipality”, the Executive stated in a press release. This investment will fund meal allowances and the purchase of medical supplies, internvention equipment, road safety systems, drones for emergencies, specialised clothing and the modernisa-

93.17% of the total budget amendment submitted to the plenary (€2,550,353.16) will be allocated to the Operational Services Department of the Mijas Town Hall. Among other things, they plan to initiate a comprehensive maintenance contract for various areas of the municipality, including the Coastal Path.

being strengthened, the response is being professionalised and those who protect us are being protected”, said the councillor for the area, Francisco Jerez (Vox), in the press release.

Interventions during plenary session

The opposition criticised that a new budget amendment had been made, the third since the budget was approved, with an unfavourable report from the comptroller and with expenditure, they pointed out, that is structural and should be included in the ordinary budget. “This is pure improvisation... I don’t know if it’s the ‘leitmotiv’ or the headline for this government team, but you could say there is neither order nor law: once again, a budget amendment is being presented without a favourable report from the comptroller”, said the spokesperson for the PSOE Municipal Group at the Town Hall, Roy Pérez

tion of the vehicle fleet, including the bodywork and branding of motorbike.

“The first point in the ten-point motion of no confidence was precisely the issue of disorder and lack of control, and here we have an example of both. The second was the need for rigour in complying with the law, yet the report is unfavourable and by a different comptroller”, said the spokesperson for the Ciudadanos Municipal Group, José Carlos Martín, who also pointed out that the amendment includes “structural expenses.”

but actions: real resources are finally being provided to an essential service that has been overlooked for

The councillor for finance highlighted the fact that the Town Hall has a budget, something that, he noted, the previous government team failed to deliver. Bravo also defended the budget amendment and said that the fact that they want to repeat this investment in the next budgets “does not mean it is not a new expense nor that it should be postponed until the following year. Budget amendments do not rule out structural spending, and that the only two conditions are that the expense was not previously foreseen and that it cannot be delayed until the next year”, concluded Bravo.

Image of the Mijas Coastal Path / Archive.

Facade of the Town Hall / Archive.

The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, presides over the plenary session / Micaela Fernández.

‘Mijas with soul’

Report by I. Pérez / Design: Amanda Gijón

The councillor for Public Roads at the Mijas Town Hall, Melisa Ceballos (PP), together with the councillor for Economic Development, Juan Carlos Maldonado (PMP), presented on Tuesday 1st the second edition of ‘Mijas con alma a la luz de las velas’ (Mijas with Soul by Candlelight), an initiative that will see the town adorned with more than 15,000 candles and host an attractive programme of concerts from the 4th to the 6th of July, starting at 21 hours.

Calle Málaga, Plaza de la Libertad, Calle San Sebastián, Plaza de la Constitución, Calle Los Caños, Avenida del Compás and Paseo de La Muralla will be some of the locations where an immersive and magical atmosphere will be created. “In addition, we will have workshops, a medieval-themed craft market with more than 40 stalls spread throughout La Muralla, as well as games for children in the Plaza de la Constitución”, said the councillor for Public Roads, adding that “it will be a weekend to enjoy with the family in the best setting”.

Maldonado agreed, saying that “it will be an event that, just like last year, will attract many people thanks to the charm of the candles and the fact that it takes place in the old town of Mijas, which evokes times gone by”.

News and concerts

The second edition of ‘Mijas con alma a la luz de las velas’ will also feature, as a novelty, a wishing tree, “which will be located in front of the Church of the Inmaculada Concepción, where people

will write down their wishes on a piece of paper and hang them on the tree”.

The event will be rounded off with a programme of concerts at the Miguel González Berral municipal auditorium. On Friday 4th of July, there will be a tribute to

returns by candlelight ,

According to Maldonado, in addition to attracting the public, the event also aims to boost local activity by “showcasing our businesses, shops and restaurants,

Pink Floyd by IM-Pulse; on the 5th, Caribbean rhythms will fill the auditorium with the Bernáldez Latin Jazz Orchestra and their show ‘Una noche en La Habana’ (A Night in Havana). The grand finale will be on Sunday 6th with a tribute to the legendary British band, the Bee Gees. All shows will start at 22 hours and tickets can be purchased on the La Cochera website.

Concerts, 22:30 h Miguel González Berral Auditorium

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and consolidating nightlife in Mijas Pueblo”, he said, adding that to facilitate travel for attendees, a bus service has been arranged from the Las Lagunas and La Cala fairgrounds, as well as from the car park located at the quarry in Mijas pueblo. The service will run from 18:00 to 2:00 hours.

From the 4th to 6th of July, more than 15,000 candles will once again light up Mijas Pueblo thanks to this initiative, which will feature concerts and a craft market To facilitate travel for attendees, a bus service has been arranged from the

CALA Fairground, next to the market LAS LAGUNAS Fairground MIJAS PUEBLO Bus parking (El Puerto quarry) SERVICE

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International LGBT Pride Day

Mijas joins the FEMP manifesto for International

LGTBI PRIDE DAY

Report by Irene Pérez / Design: Carmen Martín

Although officially celebrated on the 28th of June, Mijas joined the International LGBTI Pride Day commemoration last Friday, 27th of June. The event included the reading of the manifesto adopted by the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP), expressing support for public policies that promote equal opportunities and mutual respect.

The Family

and Equal Opportunities Department organised the event, which took place at the Wall of Diversity

The event, promoted by the Department of Family and Equal Opportunities, took place at the so-called Wall of Diversity, next to the Mijas Town Hall. It was the mayoress of the town and head of the department, Ana Mata (PP), who read the FEMP declaration, which highlights the im-

The text emphasises the essential role of local governments in promoting safe, inclusive and respectful environments

portance of education, awareness-raising and dialogue as tools to strengthen social cohesion and tolerance. “From the Mijas Town Hall, we wish to reaffirm our firm commitment to the democratic values of equality, respect, freedom and dignity. We emphasise the role of local governments in promoting safe, inclusive and respectful environments where diversity is understood as a shared value that enriches community life”, said the mayoress.

The manifesto calls on the Spanish Government to pro-

vide Town Halls with specific funding for this purpose, so that “they can continue developing protocols for the comprehensive support of victims of intolerance-driven aggression, with a focus on protecting children, trans people, and other vulner-

ANA MATA

“From the Mijas Town Ha, we wish to reaffirm our firm commitment to the democratic values of equality, respect, eedom and dignity. We emphasise the role of local governments in promoting safe, inclusive and respectful environments where diversity is understood as a shared value that enriches community life”.

able groups”. The FEMP also stresses the need to provide training in sexual and gender diversity for municipal staff, “especially in areas such as Social Services, public safety, and education”, added the mayoress.

A society without stereotypes

According to this statement, almost half of the LGBTI community victims who suffer physical, sexual or verbal assaults do not report them due to fear or lack of confidence in the institutional process. In this regard, Mata advocated for a society free from stereotypes, stating that “Spain is a country where freedoms take precedence over any individual interest, and this must con-

tinue to be upheld by each and every institution”.

Lastly, the mayoress and also councillor for Family and Equal Opportunities, pledged to work closely with the group Colega, an association that has been advocating for all sexual identities, expressions and orientations for over two decades. Its president, Santiago Rubio, also attended the reading of the manifesto, “which contains many good intentions on paper, but ultimately there must be a commitment to put them into practice, to create equality policies and, most importantly, to bring this issue to schools and young people, as we have been doing for a very long time”.

The mayoress, Ana Mata, centre, with councillors from her party and other attendees / Irene Pérez.

Councillors from the PP and PMP government team / I.P.

PSOE councillors / I.P.

Mayoress of Mijas

GASTROLATINO

THE comes to Las Lagunas

From the 17th to the 20th of July, we will enjoy music, dancing and food from Latin American countries

M. J. Gómez / M. Fernández Diseño: A. Lago

Following the success of the first event held in La Cala a few weeks ago, the Gastrolatino Festival arrives in Las Lagunas to make us dance to the rhythm of salsa, bachata and merengue. This is a very summery event that invites us to enjoy the music, dancing and cuisine of countries such as Colombia, Argentina, Cuba and Mexico. “We want to invite all ‘Mijeños’ to attend this festival, not only to enjoy Latin music with the great tributes that will

SOLIDARITY

be performing, but also to enjoy the cuisine of the many countries taking part in this Gastrolatino festival”, said the councillor for Festivities and Traditions, Silvia Marín (PP), on Tuesday 1st, at the presentation of the event.

The Las Lagunas fairground will become a multicultural hub from Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th of July. This festival, which brings us the very best of Latin American culture, will include food trucks, cocktails, live music and entertainment. “We’ve created a programme based on the greatest icons of Latin mu-

Zumba masterclass in aid of Mijas Felina

F.M.R. Put on your brightest sportswear, grab your water bottles and get your hips ready, because this Saturday, 5th of July, Mijas has a date with rhythm and, above all, with solidarity. The Mijas Felina association is organising a Zumba masterclass, a Colombian discipline that blends Latin dance with aerobic exercise and promises to get everyone sweating.

The event will take place at the Ciudad Deportiva Regino Hernández in Las Lagunas, starting at

EXPERIENCES

10:00 hours. “We have prepared an hour and a half of Zumba, which will start at approximately 11:00 hours”, explained Conchi Alarcón, member of the association and driving force behind the event.

Two experts in the field, Alberto Lago and Laura Jarauta, will lead the session, guaranteeing a high-energy workout full of good vibes.

Entry costs just 3 euros, a small donation that will go towards supporting the commendable work

Live tuna-cutting in a luxury hotel? Mijas makes it possible

F.M.R. Lovers of fine food and unique experiences are in for a treat, as La Zambra Resort has something truly special lined up for the 10th of July. For the first time, the resort will host a traditional Almadraba bluefin tuna ‘ronqueo’, a hand-cutting technique that is a real spectacle. Experts from Balfegó, a leading company in sustainable fishing, will carry out the live cutting while a specialist explains each stage of the process. The event is divided into two parts:

sic. We’ll be presenting tributes to Romeo Santos, Juan Luis Guerra and Prince Royce”, said Rafael Urquiza, director of Producciones Raíces, the company organising the event.

From the Department of Festivities and Traditions and Producciones Raíces, they emphasised that this is a festival open to all audiences, with a strong family focus. “It’s a festival that brings together local businesses, a meeting point full of flavours, created with a lot of love”, added Urquiza, while Marín concluded by saying: “There will be plenty of activities for families so that parents can enjoy the event with their children. There will be children’s entertainment, where youngsters will also be able to take home a little gift… It’s a great festival in Las Lagunas for local residents to enjoy as part of the wider programme of events we’re holding across Mijas”.

of Mijas Felina. “We help cats, especially strays. We pick them up, take them to the vet, vaccinate them, and place them in foster homes. Everything we raise will help us to continue this work”, concluded Alarcón. In addition to the dance session, the association will set up a charity market and a stall with sweets and drinks to help participants recharge.

All in all, it’s a perfect opportunity to exercise, have fun and, most importantly, lend a hand (or a paw) to the cats who need it most in our municipality.

at 18 hours, the ‘ronqueo’ will begin, followed by a tasting of sashimi and nigiri.

Attendance at this demonstration is priced at 60 euros. From 20 hours, those who wish can enjoy a tasting dinner for an additional 60 euros, featuring tempting dishes such as grilled tuna belly on creamy rice.

Positive response to the women’s co-working event held in Mijas

M.F. According to the organisers, Costa Women and Restaurante Play Mijas, the new coworking event for women held in Mijas was “a success”. This initiative, supported by the Mijas Foreigners Department, kicked off on Wednesday 2nd and will take place every Wednesday in July. The event “was received with enthusiasm and great feedback from local businesswomen who came together to work, connect and grow”, they added in a press release. Attendees worked on their websites,

presentations of new programmes and services, and caught up on pending tasks. “This weekly co-working event is not just about increasing the productivity of women entrepreneurs, but about building community”. Co-working for Women in Mijas, whose motto is “Let’s work together”, takes place every Wednesday in July from 10 to 14 hours. The price is 30 euros per session and 100 euros for the whole month. You can book your place in advance at play@ costawomen.com.

Photo during the coworking event / Mijas Foreigners Dept.

Villa de Mijas Theatre Festival

Thursday

Friday

From JULY 24th to 27th, 2025

MIGUEL GONZÁLEZ BERRAL MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM

All performances will begin at 22 hours and admission will be free until capacity is reached

Patricia Murillo / Design: C. Martín

The Villa de Mijas Theatre Festival is one of the major summer events for the performing arts in Andalusia, featuring artists and companies such as Els Comediants, Yllana, Rafael Álvarez‘El Brujo’ Javier Gurruchaga, Leo Bassi, Clownic de Tricicle, El Club de la Comedia with Enrique San Francisco, Pablo Motos... The event has been held annually since 1986 during the summer months, outdoors at the Miguel González Berral Municipal Auditorium. The councillor for Culture at the Mijas Town Hall, Juan Carlos Maldonado (PMP), said that “it’s already been 39 years of a festival with a deep tradition, and we are making this announcement to invite all the residents of Mijas and anyone who would like to visit us during those days to enjoy the theatre in this beautiful setting”. On this occasion, there are four plays on the programme of this long-running festival.

Programme

On 24th of July, the play ‘Trash’ will arrive, a show exploring the possibilities of recycling through percussion, movement, and humour. Set in a recycling centre, four imaginative workers give new uses to all kinds of waste, prompting reflection on the excesses of consumer society.

‘Una pequeña historia’ (A

Short Story), starring Héctor Alterio, will be performed on the 25th of July. In this piece, the renowned actor recounts how, in 1974, he arrived in Spain to present his play ‘La Tregua’ (The Truce), but when he tried to catch his flight back to Buenos Aires, there were no seats left. That was how Madrid became his prison and his salvation. On this journey down memory lane, he will recite some poems and tangos with his unique voice, accompanied musically by Juan Esteban Cuacci

On the 26th, it will be the turn of ‘War Baby’, a wild anti-

“39 years

of a festival with a deep tradition”, said the councillor for Culture

war comedy. The play takes us to a military recruitment centre, where a group of clueless recruits are trained for a ridiculous war started by the country’s new leader, who turns out to be a spoilt and bellicose baby. A string of hilarious characters and endless crazy situations around the theme of war and power form the basis of this anti-war satire by Yllana.

And finally, on the 27th, it will be the turn of ‘Una libra de carne’ by the local theatre company Teatro Mijas. The play ba-

sed on one of the central sscenes from William Shakespeare’s ‘The Merchant of Venice’. The lawsuit brought by the moneylender Tomás Shylock García against Elías Belúver, a downon-his-luck office worker of our times, exposes the mental limitations of the archetypes who serve as jurors and witnesses in the trial, against whom a character simply called ‘Man’ rebels in the final scene.

A “very varied programme that includes comedy, poetry and reflection; in short, a diver-

se offering to suit the tastes of Mijas residents, who are great lovers of theatre, but we also know visitors come from across the province of Málaga”, said the councillor responsible for Culture.

All performances will begin at 22 hours, with free admission until full capacity is reached.

“This is the philosophy of Culture: to make it accessible to everyone by making it as easy as possible for theatre lovers, and therefore culture lovers, to attend”, concluded Maldonado.

Saturday

Sunday 27th

All performances Admission is

More information: begin at 22:00 hours free until full capacity is reached 952 59 03 80 cultura@mijas.es

The councillor for Culture, Juan Carlos Maldonado (left) / Patricia Murillo.

WHAT´S ON

FRIDAY 4TH

Secret Chamber Series: Coral Villa de Mijas

Mijas Folk Museum, 20 h Free admission

Young Flamencos Circuit of the Provincial Federation of Flamenco Clubs of Málaga

Peña Flamenca El Gallo, 21 h

Singing: Malena de Bonela; dancing: Falito de Málaga and Silvia Herrerías; guitar: Bonela Chico

Screening of works by students from the film workshop

Manuel España Theatre, 20 h

Instructor Ignacio Recio

SATURDAY

5TH

ACE Shin dinner

Miraflores Golf Restaurant Spikes & Bobby Jones, from 19:30 hours

Price: 45 euros (includes a 10 euro donation to ACE Shin).

Tickets on sale at Restaurante Miraflores Golf and Ibex Insurance (Fuengirola). More information: 711 039 124, 647 647 671 and info@ace-charity.org

Second anniversary of Naterial

Carretera de Mijas, number 4, from 17:30 to 20:30 h

DJ and paella for the first 250 attendees

10% discount until the 5th on garden furniture for purchases over 350 euros

Zumba Master Class to benefit Mijas Felina

Ciudad Deportiva Regino Hernández, from 11 to 12:30 h From 10 to 14 hours market, sweets and refreshments

Admission: 3 euros

More information: 606 169 421

Día Sitio de Calahonda Golf Tournament at La Sierra Golf, 9:30 h Registration 952 933 362

Calahonda Park, 19 h: Beach bar, competitions, children’s games, raffle, photography contest. 21:30 h: ‘verbena’ and music by MásQu3Perros

SUNDAY 6TH

Secret Chamber Series: Onyx Trio Chamber Group, featuring violin, flute and piano Paseo del Compás, 20 h Free admission

Paddle surfing in aid of Suspiros de Cuatro Patas Paseo Marítimo Rey de España, 79, Fuengirola, from 10 to 12 h

Charitable donation: 20 euros per person. Reservations: 618 756 859

Adult Choir of the Almargen Municipal School of Music Assembly hall of the La Cala Branch Office, 20 h Tribute concert for the senior citizens of La Cala de Mijas

Mijas WITH SOUL

Friday 4th Im-Pulse ‘Tribute to Pink Floyd’

Saturday 5th ‘Una noche en la habana’, by Bernáldez Latin Jazz Orchestra

Sunday 6th: Tributo to Bee Gees

Miguel González Berral Auditorium, Mijas Pueblo, 22 h Tickets: lacocheraentradas.com

Candles from 21:30 h, shuttle bus, craft market, food, wishing tree

SATURDAY 12TH

Charity golf tournament in aid of AECC Fuengirola-Mijas

La Cala Resort, 9 h

Asia course, stableford format

Prices: from 48 euros. Lunch only 48 euros (including a 20 euros donation to the AECC) Prizes, raffles and a grand auction More information: beatrizmfg@ jgolf18.com, golfsales@lacala.com and 952 669 048