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Shops You Shouldn’t Miss in Barcelona

The Only Team Barcelonian, Only-Be, Shopping and Wellness in Barcelona

There are a number of reasons why more and more is being required of shops, especially inBarcelona. It may be because the competition is keener, the clientele poorer (at least in this country), or because your partner finds shopping incredibly boring, but the truth is that the stores have to reinvent themselves and customers are looking for yet another incentive. Today we’re giving you a list of shops where you won’t mind (much anyway) spending some dough. Olokuti, Calle Astúries, 38 (Gracia neighborhood, Metro: Fontana) Olokuti is one of those charming, beloved shops. Above all, for its philosophy: fair trade. But also for the quality of its products and a special atmosphere it exudes. It is located on the ground floor of an old building in Gracia and preserves the original layout of the rooms and antique tiles. They have clothing, bags, wallets, picture frames, toys and baby clothes, necklaces and earrings, books, music, and a section of green technology (please forgive me for leaving out tons of other objects since I´m not taking inventory there). Sounds great, but there is also another incentive that makes it unique: it has a fairly large courtyard with trees and a garden where you can enjoy a cup of tea, a juice or even the ice cream that they sell. In addition, they often host cultural activities such as exhibitions or concerts in this courtyard. The cuina d´en Garriga, Calle Consell de Cent, 308 (Metro: Diagonal) This place is like shopping in the past, with the exception of the prices, of course. It seems a bit like... read more

The 15th International Doc Film Festival 1001 in Instanbul

Marta Mir Istanbulite, Only-Be, Things to do in Istanbul

The International Festival 1001 is, and has been since it was started, a meeting point and a platform of expression for directors from around the world who have seen political changes occur, especially in theMiddle EastandAfrica, and who convey these through the media, from the point of view of documentary filmmaking. Since its first edition, the Festival has received hundreds of films from around the world. It creates an atmosphere that allows different societies to get to know and understand one another through the documentaries and international language of film. Of the some 400 documentaries received this year, 120 have been shortlisted to be screened during the festival. These have been chosen by taking into account not only the strength of the styles used but also the human values transmitted, the defense of different cultures, the supporting values that contribute to the future of men, and the presentation of different views. The shortlisted films will now be evaluated during the festival by industry professionals, including academics, directors and actors. During five days, documentaries fromSpain,Iran,GermanyandGreececan be seen for free at different locations throughoutIstanbul. The documentaries will be divided by color according to their theme. Black will feature stories about war, violence, social depression and people who have lived and suffered these experiences; red will show working conditions and the situation of workers in the global order; orange will present current stories from around the world; yellow will taken on history through cinema; blue will explain the common stories of extraordinary people and extraordinary stories of ordinary people; purple will present stories of women in different spheres of everyday life... read more

Miguel Bosé in the Palau Sant Jordi – the Papitwo tour!

Pedro Paterna Barcelonian, Only-Be, Things to do in Barcelona

Miguel Bosé is definitely one of those artists who need no introduction in Spain. For good reason, he’s appeared on television and in the hits charts from his early youth until today. Miguel Bosé is one of those musicians who can maintain their creativity and have the strength and enthusiasm to continue making good music. September 27 is going to be an extra special night since we will have the opportunity to enjoy him live in concert in one of the best venues, the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona. After the huge success of “Papito”, on September 4 Miguel Bosé launched a new greatest hits album that also features duets with other artists. As usual a new album results in a new tour, and since this guy never fails to give 110% on stage, it is sure to be one of the year´s greatest events. If we take a short look at Bosé’s history, many are surprised to find out that he is native to Panama, son of a Spanish father and an Italian mother, who were famous in the world of bullfighting and acting, respectively. Both families were related to the families of such important artists as Pablo Picasso and Ernest Hemingway, so it seems quite natural Miguel also became an artist of one kind or another. In 1977 he began making war with his first album, which is known for the songs “Linda” and “Mi libertad”. Until the 80s his music focused on winning over the teenage female audience, with remarkable success, but in 1984 he decided to change the tone and style of... read more