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What to Do in Summer in Amsterdam When It Rains

Mónica Boixeda Amsterdammer, Only-Be, Practical Guide to Amsterdam

A woman dressed in a red blouse and a long blue skirt mysteriously leans in an interior courtyard, absorbed in the performance of some daily work. On the right, in the doorway of the adjoining house you can see another woman whose white clothing stands out against a dark background and huddled between the women are two children who seem to be playing on the sidewalk, perhaps playing marbles. In the red brick houses, which are typically Dutch, we see the careful details of the cracks and the arrangement of the bricks, just as we wonder at how thoroughly the shutters, the windows, and the tiled floor are represented… We could look for hours and hours in a state of near hypnosis at the wise and enigmatic way this painting has represented this space (the different open areas, the rear facades, the roofs) and especially the appearance, the way the silence and atmosphere prevail over noise, the reasons for depicting this place, how the geometrical composition gives way to the preference for a sense of temporal materiality, the manner in which this small and beautiful Vermeer canvas is light years away from the artificiality of the pleasant De Hooch paintings that seem to address the same issues. You will find three other masterpieces of the painter from Delft, the unforgettable Woman in Blue Reading a Letter, The Milkmaid and The Love Letter, in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam (http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/?lang=en). It may well be the best thing we can do on a summer afternoon when the rain surprises us in the beautiful city of canals, especially now that foreigners are no... read more

Catalpa Festival 2012 in New York

Mónica Boixeda New Yorker, Only-Be

A new New Yorker festival that promises to become popular, not only because of its performances, the best and newest of reggae, electronica, hip-hop, indie rock and indie, but because it will fill Randalls Island with art installations and innovative scenarios different than the typical format of the music festivals we know so far. Different aesthetic and unique atmosphere is what the organizers promise you’ll find at Catalpa youth festival, which starts its history in July. The idea is to bring innovation and creativity to the stage of the 40 presentations to be held on the 28the and 29th of July, making them more interactive and in a Great atmosphere!, At least this is what the organizers have promised. We will have take the chance and experience the first version of Catalpa, but I can tell that just by the performers it is already worth going. Some of the forty bands that will perform during the two-day festival are, on Saturday the 28th of July are The Black Keys, Zola Jesus, Felix Da Housecat and Hercules and love affair. On Sunday the 29th: Snoop Dog, City and Colour, Girl Talk, and Matt and Kim. As you can see, this is a selection of the most varied and new of the musical styles. Aside from the fun, Catalpa also helps the needy through Oxfam America, an organization dedicated to fighting hunger and poverty in the world. The value of tickets is $ 179 for both days of the festival. In addition to the entries you should consider the transportion cost to Randalls Island, if you go by car you can... read more

The beach bars in Barcelona

Mónica Boixeda Barcelonian, Only-Be

The Beach “Chirniguitos” in Barcelona are an institution that is part of the trio: beach, sun and fun. You should not miss these cool beach bars with cold drinks, meals and very good music. Although starting as stalls for selling season, and being remodeed that over time. Today they do not only sell patatas bravas, olives and tapas, a more sophisticated model has emerged and there are more elaborate preparations, with cocktails and international cuisine. But what is fashionable and attracts tourists is music, the opportunity to experience the festival in the full light of day or night in the warm sands of the Catalan coast. Many people are enjoying these proposals and we´ll tell you where you can locate them and have fun. Relevant is a bar on the Mar Bella beach that has the best of music, culture and urban art nothing is missing here, they have a very nice menu with a gourmet touch . There are pastas, salads, tapas and cocktails. In addition to this great dining offer , music is what gives it an extra special flavor The Sand Squid is one of the best known beach bars outside Barcelona for lovers of electronic music. Each year and in parallel to the festivals that take place in Barcelona, this beach bar located on the beach about 15 km from Barcelona in Prat , brings the best DJs ofthe international scene. Memorable are Sonar with the likes of Miss Kittin and Ellen Allien, with hundreds of followers. Sand Sea is a unique beach bar, sophisticated in all aspects. It has a excellent novelle cuisine menu , as... read more