· El Periódico de Torrevieja · 1ª quincena enero 2016
Technical defects make College of Music building useless The building aimed to become a College of Music has technical defects that make it useless, according to Mayor José Manuel Dolón. It was built next to the International Auditorium, and both buildings had a cost of 53 million euros, under the previous Governments of the PP party in Torrevieja and Valencia. Now, according to Dolón, it does not meet the minimum requirements to become a College of Music, especially for the reduced dimensions of its halls and elevators. The Mayor has requested technicians of the Valencian Regio-
CULTURAL EVENTS From Dec 4th to Jan 18th ‘Miscellaneous’: Painting, drawing and ‘collage’ exhibition by Ricardo Vidal. Vista Alegre exhibition hall. From Dec 12th to Jan 23rd Photography exhibition: “What sea gives us, what sea gives us back”, by Luz Martínez. Cultural centre Virgen del Carmen. Sat Jan 9th New Year’s Concert by the Torrevieja Symphonic Orchestra. International Auditorium. 7 pm. 10-12-15-20 euros.
nal Governmen a report listing the building works that must be performed and their costs. According to Dolón, ‘this is just a part of the huge ‘rip-off’ of the theme projects in the Valencian Community, that seemingly has just been useful for some to line their own pockets’.
Magic in the streets with the Three Wise Kings
Sun Jan 10th - Theatre for children: “El gran naranjito” La cueva de Melpómene premises, Avenida Dr. Marañón no. 42. 7 pm. Adults: 9 euros. Children: 5 euros. Children under age 5: Free. - Eucharest in the Jubileum Year of the Virgin Mary on the 50th anniversary of the canonical coronation of the Immaculate Conception, sung by the parish choir. Inmaculada church. 7.30 pm.
Sat Jan 16th - Theatre in Spanish: ‘Improbable Chow’, by Improstores company. La cueva de Melpómene premises, Avenida Dr. Marañón no. 42. 8 pm. 10 euros. - Presentation of the poetry book in Spanish: “¿En quién piensa el poeta?”, by local poet Antonio Costa Imbernón (Tony CosIm). Casino Cultural Society. 8 pm. Free admission. Book sale proceedings for Afecáncer charity. Sat Jan 23rd - Inauguration of the museum of the Immaculate Conception. Inmaculada Church. 6 pm. - Theatre in Spanish: “El Ccadro”, by El Teatrico de Cartagena company. La cueva de Melpómene premises, Avenida Dr. Marañón no. 42. 8 pm. 8 euros. Sun Jan 24th Inauguration of the new premises of the Andalusian Cultural Association. Calle Santomera no. 10 (corner Calle Rafal). 1 pm.
36th Winter Festival Casino Cultural Society Friday January 8th 8 pm: Theatre in Spanish: ‘Diálogo de besugos’, by Torrevieja Teatro. Saturday February 13th 8 pm: Concert by ‘Alba Rociera’ flamenco choir.
One more year, the Three Wise Kings arrived at the harbour of Torrevieja, where they were received by Rosana (10) and Paula (8), winners of the school literary contest, on behalf of all children in Torrevieja. From there, their Majesties marched in their traditional parade through the streets of Torrevieja, which página 18
filled up with magic and fantastic characters: fairies, elves, dwarves, and even the post centre where the Three Kings receive all children’s letters. The Three Kings adored child Jesus at the gates of the Church, and parted to visit children in the Hospital of Torrevieja, and to deliver gifts all over the world.
Carnival in Torrevieja
Saturday January 16th Announcement speech and coronation of the Carnival Queens. Eras de la Sal. Saturday January 23rd 8th Drag Queen Competition. Eras de la Sal. Thursday January 28th Open fancy dress parade for children and fancy dress ball for children. Eras de la Sal.