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E D IT O R’ S L E T T E R If there is one thing Spain is never at a loss for, it’s holidays. Last weekend we celebrated La Mercè, the patron saint of this fine city. In case you are unacquainted with her, she can be found perched on top of the Basilica after which she is named. How does one go about becoming the official saint of a city? If you are looking for cosmopolitan canonization it is going to take some work. First of all, Mercè simultaneously presented herself back on September 24th, 1218 to King Jaume I, Saint Pere Nolasc and Saint Ramon de Penyafort (a kind of ménage à trois, even though she was a virgin). She instructed them to set up an order of monks. Sounds a bit domineering, right? Anyway, these monks assisted in saving helpless Christians who were being held prisoner by the nasty Sarracens. That doesn’t quite make you a saint yet, though. 1687 rolls around and there was a grody plague of locusts (worse than the current pandemic of cucarachas that can be found in El Raval). The citizens pray and pray, “Salva’ns nostra senyora de la Mercè!" and the locusts disappear. Now you are a saint. Rumor has it that Mercè has an enemy — La Laia, who was also a hot virgin, but her birthday was in February when it is a bit cold to end up passed out on the beach surrounded by empty bottle rockets and equally empty bottles of Freixenet. So Pope Pius IX declared the Virgen of Mercè the patron of the city. Of course, since even virgin saints are catty bitches, Laia got angry and manipulates the weather every year to ensure a forecast of rain. This week we explore Catalan celebrities — what makes a Catalan famous? Who are they? This is information you undoubtedly didn’t know, so by reading it you’ll be able to further impress your growing number of Catalan amics. Next week we take a look at one of my favorite things about BCN —la música.

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run mohammed, run It’s one of the most crowded streets in Barcelona: the narrow strip that connects Plaça de la Catedral and Plaça Sant Jaume. It’s gorgeous. You know it. The beautiful one with the small plaza on the side and the short, elaborate arch bridge above. There’s nothing on that street, no stores, no bars to cause so many damn people to be on it constantly. But it’s a BCN thoroughfare connecting most-visitedplace number 3 to most-visited-place number 5. For tourists reading this, most-visited-place number 8 is on that street as well. For Mohammed, though, it’s the office. I saw him spook a little and start to fold up his sheet, careful in his hurry to keep the scarves and shawls in a general order. He picks it up but doesn’t run. He stands against the wall by a garbage can and smiles uncomfortably as two motorcycle cops pull past him, honking at tourists, trying to clear a path. So he sets up shop again, quickly splaying out the sheet and making the “1 euro” handwritten cardboard sign visible. His head is on a swivel, his eyes resting most frequently on the visible portion of Plaça de la Catedral. I ask him how often he runs. “Six or seven times a day.” And what happens if they catch him, “They give a multa for 175 euros. I don’t pay it.” He’s too preoccupied to answer how much money he makes in an average day, and there’s no small talk before he folds up the sheet again and is

weaving in and out of tourist traffic. Then he takes a quick right on a narrow street that most people probably pass a thousand times without batting an eye. The passageway bends in a peculiar way and within moments we come out into Plaça de Sant Felip Neri. Mohammed makes his way straight over to another man sitting against the wall by himself, polishing the parts of a disassembled mobile. Without asking, Mohammed puts his sack between the man’s backpack and the wall. As I catch up to this scene, the first few words are inaudible. Then, “Is that your phone?” Not at all. The unknown says he’s making it presentable so he can sell it for 60, maybe 70 euros. Mohammed says, “Stay here, I’ll be back — maybe 30 minutes.” The man responds, “Don’t talk to me like that. I have to go also.” Mohammed promises it’ll only be 10 minutes and he’s off again, with this shaggy dog of a reporter on his heels. Who was that? “We used to be friends.” No more, no less. He makes his way back to the old spot. His eyes are the fastest thing about him. He waves to a couple of men, signaling to them and mouthing, “in the plaza.” They nod gratefully. Who are they? “They’re secretas. They’re ok. They don’t bust you. They just say to move from here. They want to find the people that rob. The police on the motos, they are not so nice.” And just like that, he decides it’s time again and he stands to go. Well, gracias. Can you tell me your name? “Mohammed.”

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Where are all the famous Catalans? This question was recently raised by independentistas, bringing up a very good point: just as each culture has its art, heroes and legends, Western cultures today have their mass media giants and Catalunya as a culture should also be able to say the same. At first it may seem a little immature—a sort of “hey, we deserve to be famous, too!” plea for attention—but actually they’re right. Currently there are Catalans working in the higher (and lower… see the quiz) echelons of almost every form of media. Why doesn’t anybody know it? It’s quite an onion of a question that must take into account many layers: Catalunya’s lack of a celebrity-producing infrastructure, a limited local audience, a linguistic barrier incompatible with exposure, a high level of culture that is not marketable in the leading entertainment machines and finally, the giants that are constantly imported into the region, driving out the necessity for homegrown talent. Yet, despite all of those issues, there are famous Catalans and it is time that you knew it, if you didn’t. So, without further ado, we will analyze the aforementioned issues and tell you who (thanks mostly to talent and hard work, though there are a few cases of beauty and illicit affairs) exactly are the famosos d’esquadra. It is very difficult to spend more than a week in Los Angeles or New York without seeing some famous person. In fact, spotting Almodóvar or Alejandro Sanz on the streets of Madrid is pretty common. Why? Because those cities (the latter to a much lesser degree than the two former) have a fame-making infrastructure that keeps celebrities producing the very works that give them the exposure and notoriety they need to continue in the limelight. Barcelona, as the capital of Catalunya, lacks said infrastructure and so, though it enjoys a lively and varied live entertainment industry, it is cottage nonetheless when compared with leading entertainment machines. Among the talented individuals who have stayed here in lieu of pursuing wider fame and acclaim you will

is from right here in Barcelona and if you pay attention, you might just run into him, as he does keep an apartment here in the city. Homar’s recognition as Spanish is one of the challenges that Catalunya is confronting right now as it tries to define and capitalize on its mass/pop culture icons, particularly in music and film. If Catalans working within a spoken/written context want exposure, they have to leave the region and work outside of the Catalan language (unless, of course, their work is translated—hold on for that one) and when it comes time to define them in the media, they are often labeled “Spanish,” “Hispanic,” or “European.” Though none are true misnomers by definition, they do nothing to heighten Catalunya’s mass appeal. In these cases, even Barcelona’s own fame becomes an impediment, because when someone like actor Sergi López is said to be “from Barcelona,” it is understood that he is from “Spain’s second largest city” and not “the capital of Catalunya.” Again, that is by no means a mistake, but it makes labeling the famous as “Catalan” even more difficult. So let’s take a minute to get it right. Sergi López (Dirty Pretty Things, Les mots bleus, and El laberinto del fauno) is from Vilanova i la Geltrú and still lives there, though he works regularly in France where he enjoys both an “infrastructure and a cinematographic culture that are, unfortunately, far more advanced than those of Spain.” He is one of the first to recognize the need to get out in order to fetch bigger roles and reach a wider audience, and he is also a proponent of co-productions and the importing/ exporting of films. Importing and exporting are huge issues when talking about international fame and recognition because we are dealing with a global market in which what used to reach 1,000,000 can now potentially reach 500 times that. So the argument that Catalunya is a small audience is not particularly valid. Or is it? Let’s put it into perspective. As already stated, the region does not have the infrastructure within the film industry

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los angeles and new york, and to a much lesser degree, madrid,have a fame-making infrastructure that keeps celebrities producing the very works that give them the exposure and notoriety they need to continue in the limelight. find actress Mont Plans. Born in Artés (no pun intended for the artista), Plans’ career began in the mid-80s with the local theatrical troupe La Cubana and she has been performing in Catalan speaking roles ever since, adding television and radio to her list of been-there-done-thats along the way. When asked if she had ever considered working outside of the Catalan language, she stated that she “would not mind working anywhere in the world where the language was not a problem. I could work anywhere in the Spanish or English-speaking world.” When asked why she chose only to stay within the països catalans, she said that “expanding your geographic public means more competition. It is a risk. But if you make it, you become much more famous. Here in Catalunya the public considers famous people like ‘part of the family.’ We don’t have any tabloids or anything like that just for us. I rarely get stopped on the street, but it doesn’t bother me when it happens. Normally people just come up with a smile and that is always nice.” So, being a famous catalana is a good thing. Plans enjoys anonymity while working within the scope of higher culture and is certainly someone to notice. Catalans who want to take their careers to the next level in search of wider fame and bigger roles must leave and enjoy a fame as binary as the region itself, for outsiders see them as Spanish and when they return to Catalunya, they are often as Catalan as they come and enjoy a great amount of local success. In this category of actors we have Lluís Homar who is all over the place: Almodóvar’s La mala educación, French, Spanish, and Catalan TV, historical films set in Italy (Los Borgia)… no para. But despite all of the outside production, he finds quite a bit of time for his home region of Catalunya, having been a key player in the Teatre Lliure (director 1992-1998) and participating in productions of the work of talented compatriots such as writer Mercè Rodoreda’s La plaça del diamant. His work is admirable, but his recognition is rather schizophrenic — those familiar with his work outside of Catalunya consider him Spanish, which is why, if you had already heard of him in that context, you might be surprised to learn that he

to be even an important minor player, and the same goes with music, though to a lesser degree. So what is produced here in Catalan tends to stay here in Catalan. The Generalitat, in an effort to promote the usage of the Catalan language, made a push in the late 90s and into the new millennium to have films and other imported goods brought to the public in Catalan. It seemed like a good idea because Catalans would (finally!) be able to enjoy things in their native language. But by bringing in foreign productions and talent, they unknowingly filled the entertainment void making Catalan-based productions even less rentables. Also, translating what was coming in did not make it any easier to translate exports from the region, meaning that Catalans who wanted to make it big were still working mostly in Spanish and being lumped with other Spanish-speakers, which is the case of brothers José and David Muñoz, the musicians behind the Platinum-level band Estopa. With their flamenco rumba-inspired beats and incredible lyrics (quick translation of one: drink me nice and warm… I am like a red wine), that has been one of the keys of their success. They grew up in Cornellà de Llobregat (Metro line 5 all the way to the end), a rare and rather flamenco area of Barcelona, which really shows through in their music. Thanks to the nature of the region, which has for decades (going on centuries) been an industrial hub for immigrants from the rest of Spain, you can find places where Catalans grow up dancing bulerías instead of sardanas and that is how José and David Muñoz rock it: Catalans in the most Andalusian way possible. So film and music, the two main means to fame, enjoy a few Catalanets, but there are other paths to glory and it is no surprise that the home of the 1992 Olympics should turn out some serious athletes. Everybody knows Carles Puyol of Barça, but did you know that the captain of this world champion and ethnically eclectic team was born and raised in La Pobla del Segur, Lleida? Indeed. And with a name like Carles Puyol, he had to be Catalan, right? Same goes for Pau Gasol, who was born in Sant Boi de Llobregat and David Meca, the long distance swimmer from

la caspa que chispa THE QUIRKY, THE QUEER, THE RANDY, THE SCREWBALL. A QUIZ. BY

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1. Born in Barcelona in 1933 to a Catalan mother and an Aragonese father, this transsexual diva de la caspa has starred in such cinematic greats as “Soy Puta porque mi Coño lo Disfruta,” “Por Detrás Me Gusta Más,” and “FBI (Frikis Buscan Incordiar).” During the Franco regime, s/he was arrested 10 times for his/her homosexuality, but that was before she knew she was a lady. Perhaps, like me, you first encountered her late at night on Toni Rovira’s show on 25TV, showing off her leathery, rubbery bosoms, swollen lips poised on the ready beneath a froth of maroon hair. Right after the dog and pony show. Remember? Name that trannie! a) Monserrat Caballé b) Marujita Díaz c) Fresita d) Carmen de Mairena e) La Madre que lo Parió 2. After being thrown out of Catholic school at 16 and then expelled once again from the Seminario Mayor de Tortosa, this priest was accepted into a sacerdotal institute in Florence where he was finally ordained in 1993. He’s also a lawyer and a journalist! And a singer, writer, actor, controversial television personality: he has appeared on many television programs, including “Crónicas Marcianas” and “Moros y Cristianos — Telecupón.” Apparently he’s even a DJ. Seems like he’s a bit confused about his calling. His former girlfriend Yola Berrocal is a “star” in her own right; she won on “Hotel Glam” and appeared in “Torrente 2.” a) Jordi González b) Padre Apeles c) Padre Boris Izaguirre d) El Neng e) Padre Conrad Son 3. It was said of him that he was the quintessential clown, the Picasso of clowns, that to see him was to come back to life, that to remember him was to remember what it was to laugh. He was born in Cubelles and spent his childhood wandering from town to town in a traveling circus with his father, a trapeze artist; his mother, a funambulist; and his 4 brothers and began performing himself at the age of 3. He initially met Charlie Chaplin in 1910, and later, upon his having won a Chaplin imitation contest at which Chaplin himself was present, Charlie is said to have asked, “Is it me imitating you or you imitating me?” Hitler’s favorite clown, he spent most of the Second World War trapped into performing for Nazi Germany. Among many others, he starred as himself in the elusive 1971 Fellini film “The Clowns”: a) Charlie Rivel b) Claret Clown c) Alex Navarro d) Aleix Vidal-Quadras e) Tortell Poltrona

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Guiri Trivia! Barcelonina Carmen Cervera,also known as Baronessa Thyssen and the first Miss España (1961),was very influential in bringing the superb private art collection of Baron Hans Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza to Spain.After ill-fated romances with Lex Barker of Tarzan fame and Espartaco Santoni, she meets and then marries the baron in 1985.Thanks to her, Spain acquired 775 works from the baron's collection,which includes works from Dürer, Rembrandt,Tizian,Van Gogh, Monet and Picasso,and the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza was opened in 1992.A collection of the works is housed in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. wikipedia and hola.com

4. He entered into porno at the age of 21; he had been performing sex acts on camera with his girlfriend in the Bagdad Cabaret in an attempt to convince her to leave her day job as a prostitute and was discovered there by José María Ponce, then director of the Erotic Film Festival of Barcelona. Known for the size and especially the girth of his mantool: former fiancée Belladonna claimed that his penis was the thickest she had ever encountered at the time. And she should know. He considers himself Valencian, but he was actually born in Mataró. He’s… a) Toni Ribas b) Nacho Vidal c) Ramón Nomar d) Max Cortés e) Holly One Bonus! Name the midget porn actor known for his performance in espectáculos in the Bagdad Cabaret and appearances on television. He was less than 1,20 meters tall and acted in over 100 porno flicks, in some of which he coincided with the answer for number 4 and Rocco Siffredi. No, it’s not Martí Galindo from Crónicas Marcianas. He’s a choice in the answers given for no. 4. Rest in peace, dude. 5. “Es superfort…quan em banyo en un rio…es superfort...quan em menjo un meló, quan em fas un petó…” I guess if I was dancing around in a leather tanga, barretina catalana, boots and a fringed leather jacket I would also feel like like a man without limits. Or a man without sesos. Perhaps not even a man. Speaking of which—I think I’d prefer to be dancing in the shiny little yellow booties and tangas of his companyas. “La vida es una sorpresa, et xucla com una compresa…” Yes, superfort indeed. You’ll want to look this one up on www.youtube.com now that you’re done with the quiz. a) Raphael b) Josmar c) El Gitano de Balaguer d) Núria Feliu e) El Chaval de la Peca

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Sabadell. Though the latter two compete in worldwide tournaments on behalf of Spain, they are the athletic pride of Catalunya, have promising careers ahead them and have enjoyed a fair share of glory. Moving on to more unknown terrain, Catalunya has spent over a century as one of the European capitals of haute couture and has quite a cache of writers, designers and artists, and though it hurts to say it, this is a big part of why Catalunya is having trouble getting mainstream recognition: it is just too damn culto. There is no lack of gossipy tidbits and who-did-who stories, and certainly fun books by writers such as Empar Moliner whose Feli, estheticienne won the Josep Pla award in 2000 are more than available, but Catalan pride truly lies in the less marketable culture—in those who Pla would have considered “homenotsi.” Take the aforementioned writer Mercè Rodoreda. Though she passed away in 1983 in Girona, her work La plaça del diamant lives on in over 20 different languages as one of the best novels dealing with the Spanish Civil War and the most acclaimed Catalan novel of all time. Another artist who has mined her Barcelona roots for her work is the photographer Colita. She comes from a long line of Catalan greats, counting among her teachers photographers Oriol Maspons and Xavier Miserachs, and is not only known for her fantastic photographs, but for her activism in movements for artistic and intellectual freedom during the Franco dictatorship. Throughout her 35 year career she has presented 40 exhibitions and published 27 books and been connected with well known cultural icons such as

flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya. In 1998, she, along with her teacher Oriol Masapons and fellow Catalan Leopoldo Pomés, received the prestigious Medalla de mérito artístico from the city of Barcelona. Still within the arts, but much more pop “cool” than anyone yet mentioned is Ángel Custodio Dalmau, a.k.a. Custo, the be-all and end-all of Contemporary Catalan fashion design, hailing from the unexpected town of Tremp, Lleida. He began as an architect, but after visiting the US in the early 80s he returned home, dropped his studies, and, along with his brother, bought a most fortuitous ticket back to the US where the two went door to door selling the first Custo T-shirts and making a name for themselves. In 1996 they founded Custo Barcelona, which is definitely one of the reasons that Barcelona landed on the trendy map when it did. His colorful creations (he does it all but T-shirts are still his specialty) break the mold and always make waves at fashion expos both here and abroad. Aside from its creativity and talent, the brand owes its fame to the American TV industry, since Custo’s design sales exploded after appearing on Friends and Sex in the City. Did you know back then that what you were seeing was Catalan? Now you do. There is a lot here now that is not Catalan, but since you’re here and have the information at hand, it could be interesting to pay attention to what is Catalan. And if anyone ever complains that there are no famous people around (and isn’t that an annoying jet-set whine anyways?), inform them that they are simply out of the loop and very, very uncool.

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CELEBRITAT f 1 Qualitat de cèlebre. Una obra que dóna celebritat al seu autor. 2 Persona cèlebre. cèlebre adj Que té nom i fama. The dictionary doesn’t hand us any more clues. To be a celebrity you need a name and a fame, let’s suppose in a positive sense. The path to obtaining those is a complete mystery and the fact of having them opens a lot of doors. We can, however, be celebrities in fields as differing and diverse as politics, music, literature, sports and sculpture. Every country has its celebrities, and if they can be recognized on the international scale, even better. The great mediums of communication contribute measurably to that. Have a look, if you don’t think so, at the soccer players of the Barça — every one of them a celebrity — though I’d like to know in what exactly their art consists: are they artists behind the ball or artists at shamelessly promoting and fanning the flames of gross social inequities? Oh, but we don’t let ourselves be dazzled by the personalities imposed upon us by the god Television. Here in Catalonia we have big names in lots of fields, and many of them with international acclaim. Charlie Rivel, expert at touching the public soul, teasing out laughter and tears. Paul Casals, master of the universal language: music. Gaudí, daring and innovative in capturing the forms of nature to later construct them again… the list would be without end. But there’s a field I’d like to highlight: literature and Catalan writers. Although there are authors that came before, Víctor Català marked the trajectory of feminine literature of the 20th century. She wasn’t an author but an authoress: Caterina Albert (L’Escala, 18691966) was forced to hide her identity behind a masculine pen name. Her work is the voice of the women of the period, subjected to the will of men. Starting from this author we see the others to come who will write and create during the 20th century, despite the dictatorship and the repression. Some of them will do it right here, some of them from exile.

So among many we have Lola Anglada (1893-1984), Maria Aurèlia Capmany (1918-1991), Carme Guasch i Darné (1928-1998), Concepció G. Maluquer (19142004) and Mercè Rodoreda (1908-1983). Later Maria-Mercè Marçal (1952-1998) and Montserrat Roig (1946-1991) will appear on the literary scene. And in the present day Maria Barbal, Maite Carranza, Maria de la Pau Janer, Carme Riera, Maria Mercè Roca, Isabel-Clara Simó and Olga Xirinacs Díaz are a few of the protagonists of contemporary Catalan literature. It suffices to say that the literary world has been predominantly masculine up to now. But even so, if we take stock of the styles of our authors we see that they have run the gamut. We find everything from children’s stories and translations to novels, from television and cinema guides to poetry, criticism and essays. Some authors dedicated only to one type of writing, others dedicated to various types. Concerning poetry, we find ourselves in a ripe moment because for some years up to now this genre has been detaching itself from models that attempted to follow the most classic of writers. A poetry has come about that is more current and more personal, in which there is poetry by the young and the female. It’s a positive sign. New celebrities who open new doors with a new writing. We know that poetry is not a business, thus publishers are not great followers. But maybe with good promotion and diffusion we can reach a wider audience. Catalonia is a country where there are many literary competitions, providing an opportunity for authors who are still unknown to be published. At the same time there are literary events, promoted by public institutions, like La Setmana de la Poesia here in Barcelona. In addition there are events promoted by publishers and private entities, like the Centre de Cultura de Dones Francesca Bonnemaison. Perhaps this situation will open the path for young writers, giving them new opportunities to publish and to obtain a name and fame—the path to becoming celebrities.

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* * * Brunette: I don’t think it’s going to work out between David and me. Redhead:Why not, I thought you liked him? Brunette: Our smells just aren’t compatible. * * * Translated from the Spanish: Mr. Popular: Listen, it’s not that I don’t want to be with you, it’s just that there’s a lot of other girls that like me. * * * Future English Speaker: …My best friend is very friendly. She likes to do friends… Teacher: Um,“make friends.”

Listen,it’s not that I don’t want to be with you,it’s just that there’s a lot of other girls that like me. lying and stealing,then really,you’ve done everything you can. * * * Translated from the Spanish: Carnivore:You know, she’s a really nice girl and all, but she’s so…vegetarian. * * * Born again: …so,you know how we’ve slept together a couple of times? Heathen:(suspiciously) Yeah? Born again: I just can’t do it anymore. Call it Catholic guilt or whatever, but I just can’t have sex outside of a relationship. Heathen:You’re a complete knob. Born again:Why do you have to say that? I thought we could be friends!

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with the other women who is the lover of that new woman, or if his husband fucks with the woman of this politic, jiji jaja!! Oh! My God! And my grandmother will be there... I wish tonight I be sick! — What happens with her? She’s a nice woman, famous in the cultural scene in BCN. Doesn’t she paint? I like her paintings. — You don’t really know her. Sometimes she forgets her past life. Last week she meet with my niece and her boyfriend. He’s an artist. But he needs to work to study and paints at nights. Not like my grandma: she went to Paris and there she only painted, didn’t work: her father paid all!! — No, I can’t believe it!! When she

...you’llbe a ‘modest’woman in front of high standing Catalan people,you’llshare with the other women who is the lover of that new woman,or if his husband fucks with the woman of this politic,jiji jaja!! Oh! My God! bit of hand, saluting all and under the lips they are making criticism... Bona nit, com esteu? Soft voices, I can’t bear it. — Isolda! I can’t get you. The eating will be delicious, the drinking better, maybe Jordi comes, my last Catalan lover... mmmh. Do you need something else? It’s a great dinner, under the tilos having champagne, an army of man-servants only for us serving dishes. Wow! My white dress is in la tintoreria! I look very nice with this one, you remember? Jordi will fall under my feet, sure! — Oh! Mimi, you’re incorrigible. What about the last 2 guiris? — I know, I haven’t enough time for having 3 lovers, maybe I propose them to meet together, don’t know. We’ll need a big big bed... Perhaps I like it. — Mimí!! And later at the dinner you’ll be a ‘modest’ woman in front of high standing Catalan people, you’ll share

speaks about the young people, she’s exigent... — Yes... Well, the young artist knew a famous painter! But when he just went out, my grandma said to my niece: “Neus, suposo this boy doesn’t come to the next Annual Dinner under the Tilos, is it? No, no, he doesn’t come. Of course! I like him, but not enough to be in the same picture. Later this picture is published and all BCN see it. I’ve no problem with his piercings, no, I don’t. Shut up Neus, please! It isn’t good for me and for my friends. Què pensaran? I’m famous, I’ve to be careful about the people near me. Maybe his way of talking, the people he knows. Perhaps I waited for another class of boy. No, I’ve no problem with his last exhibition, I like it, but maybe... provocative, a little bit irreverent. What do you hope? Be married with him? Haha! Young illusions”. I’m Catalan, but not such. Mimí I don’t need anything else tonight.

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‘ENTREPAREDES’ It’s Saturday afternoon, I have a raging hangover, and instead of nursing my splitting headache, I’m off to the mall with my boyfriend. (¡Sorry Cariño!) We’re headed for Diagonal Mar. I “need” a toaster. Designed by architect Robert AM Stern, Diagonal Mar is part of the huge redevelopment of the old Poble Nou industrial zone. In a once (and still?) sketchy part of town, a huge infusion of dinero has supposedly revitalized this area into a “thriving new city center.” In reality, the mall is emblematic of the ongoing, disconnected character of this area. It is more alien spaceship than the “igniter of revitalization,” remaining physically and aesthetically aloof as it floats within the strangely deserted streets. After we’re inhaled by the automatic doors, the first thing I notice is the vast difference between the near empty outside and the swarming interior. We’ve been thrust into an earshattering chaos of people and blinding halogen lighting. “I THINK ALCAMPO IS OVER THERE!!” I yell out to my boyfriend, who obviously can’t hear me. So I gesture to the left and we embark on my toaster pilgrimage. The shiny and hard proliferate on the inside of Diagonal Mar: granite, aluminum, and large glass surfaces amplify the already mind-numbing hum of air conditioning and the grating crinkle of plastic bags. The space is undifferentiated, everything looks the same, and I’m incredibly, incredibly uncomfortable. Clogged with people trying to reach that one escalator at the other extreme of the building, it’s impossible to know where we are because the monotonous space offers no clues as to our actual physical location within this ginormous building. We finally track down the toaster and then immediately flee. Forty-five minutes later we arrive at L’Illa, another shopping mall at the other extreme of the Diagonal. In lieu of trying on those REALLY cute boots,

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I’m scanning the building, trying to figure out why I like this mall so much and hate the other one I’ve just left. Unlike most malls, L’Illa is wonderfully integrated, establishing a considerate relationship, both in size and character, with the surrounding city context. Instead of one huge, 300m long monolithic eyesore, the building is broken up into several different volumes that are similar in size and height to the neighboring residences and offices. This sensitively choreographed variation gives the mall a sense of spatial and experiential variety that is absent in many other structures of its size. As we cruise from store to store, I’m struck by the way the building seems to dissolve: the distinctions between “inside” and “outside” bleed together as the ceiling opens up to the sky and the walls drop away to reveal glimpses and passageways to the neighboring avenues. In contrast to Diagonal Mar, a straight, unvarying chute of commercial delirium, this retail promenade widens and shrinks to create quick and slow spaces, a characteristic that echoes the textures and quality of Barcelona’s center city streets. Here, people naturally pool in the larger zones, which become impromptu public plazas in an otherwise private building; in the narrower bits, people sit at cafes, chatting comfortably as other shoppers cross to the many stairs and escalators enabling their quick and easy movement from one end of the mall to the other. Though both malls were conceived as money-making machines, one provides a well-thought-out-design response to the tricky proposal of placing a huge mall within a city context. The other, a grossly isolated mega-structure, refuses to engage either the city or its shoppers on mutual terms. These two malls, sitting at opposite ends of the Diagonal, represent two very contrary architectural strategies within the diverse urban fabric of Barcelona.

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Lasanta Cultura Visual, who put out Salmones en Barcelona: a contracorriente and La piel de Barcelona. Graffitis y murales last year, launches a new bi-annual art publication at 20:00h at Espace Cultural Ample. Its aim and claim: to take taste and humor as its guide, not the latest trend. Ergo: the first edition of this annual publication in graphics, fashion and all things arty is called Delicatessen. Lasanta Cultura Visual was born in El Borne more than a decade ago as a platform for emerging artists and presents Delicatessen as a means for dialogue between established artists and the next ola of the new generation. Host of the evening is Charo Mora, journalist, fashion historian and head honcho of BAC! Moda, Barcelona. KBB, short for the Kültur Büro Barcelona, begins their new season with the exhibition Focus Finlandia, presenting 12 contemporary Finnish artists from Vladislav Delay to Mika Vainio. Mecal 2006, the 9th international short film festival, changes location once again. Tonight and until October 1st, short films from around the world are showing at the Espace Moviestar at the Parc del Forum. Each day the show begins at 18:30h and ends at 2:00h. Admission is gra9/5/06

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Danny Bhoy has a resumé of great festivals under his arm. With a reputation for great storytelling and observational humor, this guy may fulfill those comedy longings as yet unsatisfied by Catalan TV sitcoms.Razzamatazz is opening the Wintercase Festival 2006 at 21:00h: while recent London indie/punk band The Boyfriends will provide the goods with some catchy dance-worthy tunes, The Divine Comedy are an absolute staple wardrobe piece for those who remember the rise of Brit pop. Neil Hannon’s ironic lyrics sung in his snazzy cabaret voice along to toe-tapping pop on hits like “National Express” will get everyone bopping about in their misshapen vintage wear. Entrance costs 17¤. At the Teatre Principal the Glasgower cosmic post-rock band Mogwai plays at 21:00h for no less than 22 Euros. Sala Be Good has invited House of Lords (melodic rock) and Tigertailz (glam rock) for 20:00h. At the Nitsa Club German minimal and techno à la Phil Stumpf und Antonelli play from 24:00h onwards for 12 Euros. And at La Paloma it’s time again for the Sporting Club: every last Saturday of the month La Paloma invites its more eccentric attendees to join in for “eclectic dancing.” Weirdos welcome cause everything goes. Complete with weirdo residents Albert Salmera and DJ Kosmos. Starts at 2:00h. Admission costs 10¤.

Casa Asia presents New Hong Kong Cinema (in Cantonese with English subtitles) from September 26 to October 2nd. Showing tonight at 19:00h: the romantic drama All About Love (2005) by Daniel Yu Wai-Kwok. The plot in brief: a remorseful doctor

Sit down for your rights: the demonstration “Sentada por una vivienda digna” gets sitting at Plaça Catalunya at 18:00h. Giggling Guiri Comedy Club presents Danny Bhoy at 21:30 at Teatre Llantiol (15 Euros). Atypical for stand-up comedy in Barcelona,

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and enjoy this incredible neighborhood meeting place. People are in and out: neighbors greeting neighbors, regulars in for their morning cuppa, and they really seem to be enjoying themselves. It is difficult to put good vibes into words, but suffice it to say that if you stop into Sant Miquel for a quick coffee and croissant, you will know exactly what I am talking about.

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the week continued SUNDAY /// OCT 1 Self-educated (street) artist Lolo Tanaka is currently exhibiting her work at DistritoQuinto. The exhibition “….nueva etapa de lolo,…1,2,3,4…, …” is open from 16:00h to 21:00h and runs till October 11th. At the MACBA today the second Festival de Cinema Polític de Barcelona ends its run. The show begins at 16:30 with the film Relatives (2006), followed by Solidarnosc, solidarnosc (Poland, 2005) at 18:30h and finishes off with Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (USA, 2005) by Albert Brooks at 21:00h. Price per session: 2.50¤.The celebrated Sunday Joint returns in October as “The New Sunday Joint” for those yearning a bit of deep funk, raw soul, boogaloo, reggae y más. Opening party from 20:00h at the new location—Las Guindas in the Raval. Enjoy the traditional Sunday Joint movies and visuals with help from your old friend vodka jelly, while resident DJs and hosts Roger C and Lloyd Thomas woo the masses on this touching occasion. Definitively destacado: DJs Contra La Fam. A fine selection of DJs from Barcelona and surrounds will be pinchando discos from 15:30h to 23:30h on three stages in the Mercat de Sant Antoni. The proceeds go to the charity organization La Terrasseta that helps homeless people in Gràcia. Entrance costs 6¤. DISTRITOQUINTO @ FERLANDINA 53 // MACBA @ PLAÇA DELS ÀNGELS 1 // LAS GUINDAS @ SAN PAU 126

MONDAY /// OCT 2 Manuel Huerga’s new film Salvador (with young, acclaimed German actor Daniel Brühl playing the militant fighter against the Franco regime, Puig Antich) offers a superb Catalan history lesson. On screen tonight at Cine Verdi at 20:20h. Entrance costs 6.50¤.

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An exhibition of video art from Korea opens today at 17:00h at Casa Asia: El mar que tiene dos nombres. For one night only at Caixa Forum: Bread and Roses, a film about one Mexican woman’s immigration to America and the complexities of illegal immigration. Directed by Ken Loach. The movie is followed by a debate with Nuria Vives of SOS Racismo. Showing at 19:30h and 22:00h. Entrance costs 2¤. Gustavo Cerati, a legend of the Argentine rock genre and former singer of the destructively ska Soda Estéreo, plays Sala Bikini at 21:30h for 20 Euro. And at Sala Castelló the band This Ain’t Vegas is on stage at 21:00h. Their mix of post-punk, DC hardcore and shrewdly observational lyrics, together with aggressively-passionate dual-vocal live performances, has earned them recognition. CASA ASIA @ DIAGONAL 373 // CAIXA FORUM @ AV. MARQUÈS DE COMILLAS 6-8 // BIKINI @ DEU I MATA 105 // SALA CASTELLÓ @ FRANCESC CAMBÓ 36

WEDNESDAY /// OCT 4 Two cinema festivals that couldn’t be more different begin today: HeatGay and Docupolis 06. HeatGay brings together the whole erotic gay universe. It’s the Barcelona International Festival of Gay Erotic Cinema, an event that will include the hottest protagonists of national and international gay porno cinema. Docupolis 06, the Festival Internacional de Documentals de Barcelona, brings together the crème de la crème of Spanish documentary filmmakers. It starts at 22:00h at—of course—the CCCB. Film screenings at HeatGay take place at—por supuesto—Sala X. For details see www.heatgay.com and www.docupolis.org. CCCB @ MONTALEGRE 5 // SALA X @ LAS RAMBLAS 17

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Aries Fisherman on the very furthest eastern

Libra I saw a movie recently where massive bull-

coast of Russia have found the rotted corpse of a completely unknown animal—with a skeletal structure that precludes its being fish, mammal, or reptile. Russian scientists have shipped the corpse for further study.You’d better get a grip on your strange skeletons because someone is about to find a couple.

frogs fell from the sky in a biblical-like scene.While the main characters screamed and cried at the impossibleness of it all, I thought about all those tasty frog’s legs to be eaten. One word for you: perspective.

earlier this month, stabbed in the heart by a stingray. After years of playing with deadly animals, he’s dead. In celebration of his life, get your croc out this weekend, and let someone hunt it.

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Astrolona Taurus The “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin died

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Gemini After all the recent rains,the beach was covered in garbage.There were floating islands of garbage just offshore. I know your tormented ecologist heart wanted to go out and pick it all up, but I think it best you start in your flat.There’s a disaster going on there that needs serious attention.

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Scorpio Famous American playwright Tennessee Williams often made the lead roles in his plays sad alcoholics past their prime.You can be sure you too shall one day be past your prime, but are you going to be a sloppy and pathetic drunk as well?

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You have traveled to a place (physically/spiritually/romantically/sexually) you loved and you’re now wondering why you’ve been fighting so long here,that maybe you’ve been fighting the wrong battle.All you saw was the magic one loses in the routine. It’s not what’s not there; it’s what you forgot to look for.

Capricorn Your face tells tales your mouth

and maybe 17 or so are called los años de pavo—the turkey years.Why? Because we simply act stupid at this difficult age. I bring this up because you’re going to pass through a turkey-like phase soon. I can only advise you to whatever you do, if it rains, don’t stare up at the sky.

never would; it tells truths. People ask you what’s wrong,and you say “nothing,” but it’s that sad, pensive expression that falls into place after the pretending is done that counts.You look like you have a pinecone up your butt;you gotta get it out before you can genuinely smile again.

Leo A friend recently did something sexual she never

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imagined possible. She was disgusted with herself and she felt dirty. But the next weekend, she was doing it again.You’ll be presented with an unacceptable love proposition this week,and I want you to think that maybe it’s actually acceptable after all.

Have you ever woken up in a bed that was wet with the sweat of regret and smelled like the haunting of an unforgettable and delicious lust? Mmm, yummy—two great companions: lust and regret. Dash in a bit of caprice and you have the stuff life is made of. It’s comedy, my darling.Above all else it’s comedy.

Virgo There’s a crispness growing in the air

Pisces Oh my god,work sucks! Miserable,terri-

brought on by the rain. It’s reminded you that, once again, summer has flown by,and you’ve spent the majority of it strung out on drugs or hope.Aren’t you sick of the same old thing? Move past this and get on with it.

ble, hateful, soul-destroying,and above all else—boring. Or maybe not.Why do you care? Take a step back,and you’ll realize that even though you’re a hamster in a wheel,there is no cage.

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I went to see The Wind that Shakes the Barley, and I liked it. I really did. In fact, I cried at the end because, you know, it’s sad. The jurors at Cannes liked it too, and gave it a big fat prize. But then I went to Meliès, saw Eric Rohmer’s Ma Nuit Chez Maud, and remembered what real cinema is like. Barley is epic, historical, sweeping in its scope. Like most of Ken Loach’s work, it tries to emotionally involve viewers in a real political/class struggle by telling the story through a personal (fictional) tale. Brothers tragically divided by civil war, a young doctor torn by his loyalty to a cause, the fire of new love stoked by extreme tension. But it’s all a bit... Titanic. True, there’s no Celine Dion, but Loach’s film uses the same kind of empty Hollywood platitudes in its emotionally-charged moments: “I’m not as strong as you, Nan!” “I can’t feel anything.” (This after the protagonist shoots his friend in the

chest for treason.) There are different uses for film, and one is certainly historical exposition, but I get the feeling that Loach would like us to empathize with his characters’ agony. Still, you can’t connect with archetypes, only individuals. Hence the Rohmer reference. Maud is small, personal, psychological. Its raison d’être is the exploration of chance, choice, and their intersection. Through unrelenting verbal exchange, it maps the internal dramas of a few people, and we are lucky enough to be voyeurs. Whether or not we have experienced the same troubles as Jean-Louis, Maud, or Françoise, we begin to understand them because Rohmer teaches us how to read them. Granted, I am a francophile, and delight in dense and sometimes pretentious conversation, but I think Loach could take a page from the French New Wave on this one.

throughout the years, but don’t worry! He’s still the little guy you’ve loved for half a century. So what about these previous incarnations? I was told that, several years ago, Conguitos ran an animated TV ad campaign featuring Tina Turner, Ray Charles, and several other AfricanAmerican music legends wearing grass skirts and dancing to drum music. But I couldn’t rest until I found out whether Tina appeared bare-breasted. Inquiring around B Y Núria Ferrer A 69¢ a bit, I put the query to a twentyESPAÑ something Catalan in my office: “Hey, did Conguitos used to have some television commercials…?” “¡Muy buenos!” he interjects. Well. I guess that answers my Congrés metro station. Late summer, 2001. next question, which was whether he It’s hot, and I’m struggling down the found them at all problematic. platform with vacation bags. I’m passing Not that we’re any less guilty in the the vending machines, with their Fanta States. We were pouring “Slave” on our naranja and Kinder treats, when I see pancakes for years before the company’s something that makes me back my ass up. executives finally agreed that, hey, maybe Smiling up at me from their little orange indentured servitude wasn’t such an packages, Conguitos make my awesome advertising gimmick. Still, the acquaintance. Part Sambo, part Jolson, universality of Conguitos’ acceptance is part Marshmallow Man, these cannot be surprising, given that Spain isn’t the for real. isolated country it once was. New From whence came this unforgettable immigrants arrive every day, the creature? I went to the website of LaCasa, physiognomy of the population is the confectioners responsible for changing, and feigning ignorance of the Conguitos, and oh my! Screen savers, damage words can do isn’t any longer puzzles, even a downloadable Conguitos tenable. Even if you just crawled out from theme song. I also learned that in 2000, under a rock, we all saw Eto’o practically in with the introduction of white chocolate tears in Zaragoza last season. No, not even Conguitos, LaCasa began lending their fútbol stars like to be compared to support to the Da-Vinci-Code-maligned monkeys, and, no, this is not an issue of albino community. political correctness. I like to imagine how the creators of But enough about that. We’re talking Conguitos came up with this “mascot,” business here. Tradition! Shareholders! as LaCasa so endearingly refers to him. Branding! Where would Spanish chocolate They’re sitting around one day, sampling be without Conguitos? LaCasa: hire me. I their new candy and thinking about could be an integral part of your developmarketing, when all of a sudden it occurs ment team. I’ve got lots of ideas. What to one of them: nothing says chocolateabout Jew-baby gummy candy? Or Mocovered peanuts like a little savage with a mo-moros? (These are sugared doughspear. Instant rapport with customers, nuts.) The world is just crawling with nonguaranteed. lso from the website: whites begging for a caricature. Don’t we Conguitos’ look has been updated all deserve a shot at candy-counter fame?

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Iguapop’s “We Make Money not Art” exhibition brings together eleven of their favourite artists for an anniversary exhibition celebrating three years of Iguapop success. The title and the success are not surprising, considering the prices of the knick knacks, prints, and books they sell, although entrance is free. I’m liking that—bringin’ the art to the people, selling it to those who can afford it, and if you’re one that can afford it, treat yourself to a 130¤ top in the Iguapop shop next door. You know you’ll love it, but don’t forget to wander into the gallery. The exhibition teases you by only showing one piece from each artist—but as an introductory tour, it serves well. Two of the eleven artists are from Barcelona, representing Catalan talent in Paco y Manolo’s photograph, and Sergio Mora’s painting (although what is it with Catalunya and genitalia?). For the remaining pieces, expect pop art (Blami), social commentary (Rai Escale) and a drawing reminiscent of the Beatles movie The Yellow Submarine (Jaime Haydon). And don’t skim past Miss Van—she’s one worth investigating. More works from the displayed artists can be found in the Iguapop bible at the front desk—complete with an Amen ending. Tim Biskup makes an appearance, although his more popular work of Calli and Quee is not displayed. No need to be upset though, the print is available for purchase as are Calli and Quee dolls (Is it just me, or does Calli look like a descendent of Invader Zim?). In any case, there is talent-a-plenty at this exhibition. BCN

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are much closer to you than most of today’s art. In addition to the exhibition space, the museum includes a store, a restaurant, a museum for children and a cinema. The organizational structure is based on the visitors’ continuously changing direction and the dynamic interchange between the interior and the outside. As the creators of the building affirm: “The architect will be concerned with dressing the future, speculating, anticipating coming events and holding up a mirror to the world”. Before leaving the exhibition, spend some minutes taking a look at the book that has been published on the architectonic project. Inside, you’ll have the opportunity to see all the documents that gave origin to the idea of the museum; the book explains how it’s all been expertly combined and interlaced to end finally with this remarkable building, which is destined to become part of books of architecture and university lessons in the future.

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Yo La Tengo have come out with their 12th album, bearing the unexpectedly aggressive title, I’m not afraid of you and I will beat your ass. Knowing Yo La Tengo and their decent range of instrumentation — trumpet, saxophone, trombone, cello, etc. — I knew I was in for a treat. I expected diversity on this album: how can a band be together for 20 years and not produce an eclectic mix? Even with my expectations, I was unprepared. This album begins and ends with tracks longer than 10 minutes. The first contains a looped riss which gets a little more than annoying by the 9th minute, but the last— aptly titled The story of Yo La Tengo—is worth waiting for. Every track in between is Yo La Tengo showing they are more than capable of dipping their toes in any musical gene pool. They have the Belle & Sebastian-style pop songs and the slower piano and strings tunes that wouldn’t be misdiagnosed as lullabies. The Room got Heavy sees them dab in the electronic world—also seen in the nolstalgic trance feel they create on 9 minute instrumental Dapnia. And, of course, there is the signature classic rock tune made grande by the sheer volume of instruments (should I be doing the twist?). Surprising for Yo La Tengo, but there’s not a lot of jazz tracks, although the influence is spread thinly across the album. Yo La Tengo are playing Barcelona on 30th November. Get the album now and be prepared.

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Hostal Santa Anna The friendly family-owned Hostal Santa Anna is practically on Las Ramblas. The quiet, clean and well maintained hostel has 18 simple rooms with views of the street or interior. For reservations, visit www.barcelona30.com.

Poble Nou Beach Rooms Poble Nou Beach Rooms is a cosy place with lots of natural light in (where else) Poble Nou. A Barcelona classic, the apartment has original ceramic tiled floors. There are 3 bedrooms, each sleeping 2-3 perons. For short-term rentals, visit www.barcelona30.com.

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Hostal Plaza This picturesque, 2-star, 20-room hostel is located between Passeig de Gràcia, Pl. Urquinaona and Pl. Catalunya, in the 1st floor of a modernist building. In the 1st floor, the hostel offers common areas, such as a bar serving drinks and breakfasts with plasma television, and a lounge with sofas and a quieter atmosphere inviting to read and relax. In addition, here is an Internet service for the clients. For reservations, visit www.barcelona30.com.

Hotel Travessera The Hotel Travessera 2 star hotel located right next to Gaudí’s lovely Parc Guell. Hotel Travessera has been recently refurbished and has 23 well-equipped rooms with en suite bathrooms, air conditioning, heating and TV. A good value, for reservations, visit www.barcelona30.com.

Hostal Las Flores The Hostal Las Flores is a cosy family-run hostel located right on Las Ramblas. This quaint 1 star hostel is an economical choice, with 22 rooms on 4 floors. Almost all have access to a shared bathroom, except one double room which includes a private en suite bathroom and has a view of Las Ramblas. For reservations, visit www.barcelona30.com.

Apartamento de la Paz The spacious 100m2 Apartamento La Paz has a 30m balcony stretching around the building and looks out over Las Ramblas and Port Vell. The apartamento can sleep up to 6 people, and is located on the first floor (no lift access) with lots of natural light. There are 3 double rooms, 1 with 2 single beds, 2 rooms with 1 double bed each. For holiday rentals, visit www.barcelona30.com.

Hostal Ballestero A modest, well-maintained, 2-stars hostel of 26 rooms located near Meridiana Avenue, on the corner of Fabra i Puig Avenue, close to the commercial centre of Heron City. The hostel is situated in a 5-floor building with lift. Not especially charming, but it does offer clean, well-maintained rooms. For reservations, visit www.barcelona30.com.

BARCO Paula I Have an original experience on the Paula I sailboat (not a houseboat), or as we like to call it the “floating apartment,” located in the Port Vell. The boat can sleep up to 6 people, with 3 cabins with double beds. Watch the curious smiles of your friends when you tell them you’ve stayed on a 40 foot sailboat (not for sailing). Not many people will be able to say they spent their Barcelona vacation on a luxury boat! For short-term rentals, visit www.barcelona30.com.

Crayon Box Apartment 2.1 The Crayon Box Apartment 2.1 is a 40m2 private apartment located on the beachfront of Barceloneta. This newly renovated apartment can sleep up to 4 people in 2 double rooms, one with a large double bed and another with bunk beds. A sofa bed sleeps one more, which is located in the living/dining room which also has a TV and balcony. The kitchen has all the amenities and there is also a full bathroom. The apartment is equipped with heating and air conditioning. For reservations, visit www.barcelona30.com.

Hostal Boquería The Hostal Boqueria is a newly renovated hostel right on Las Ramblas, opposite the lively atmosphere of

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hostel located in beautiful old building on Gran Via. Rooms are clean and cosy with single beds. Although the rooms overlook the street, it is relatively insulated from street noise. Metro station Urgell. For reservations, visit www.barcelona30.com.

Hostal Lesseps A modest hostel placed in an old building with a beautiful entrance door, in the popular Gràcia district, an area full of live with a special charm, which still keeps its village atmosphere. It is located a 15 minutes walk to the famous Parc Güell and Passeig de Gràcia. The hostel offers simple, clean rooms; but do not expect a design decoration. However, all of them are equipped with a complete bathroom, and TV. There are double rooms with 1 double bed or 2 individual beds, and triple rooms, which are more spacious. For reservations, visit www.barcelona30.com.

BARCO Déjà vu Oceanis 36cc The Déjà vu is a gorgeous 36 foot (11 metres) cruising yacht moored in the marina Port Vell. A Jeanneau Oceanis 36cc, it was built in 2003 and waves the French flag. Outfitted in cherry wood, the boat is equipped with modern comforts, such as satellite TV, kitchen, full bathroom, towels and bed linens, and even slippers in case your feet get cold. Sleeps up to 4. For reservations, visit www.barcelona30.com.

Apartamento Picasso 32 Up to 5 of you can stay in the 50 m2 Picasso 32 Apartment smack in the middle of the historic and yet trendy district of Born. It has two bedrooms, one with a single bed and the other with two singles. The living/dining room has a TV and 2 sofas, one a sofa bed which sleeps two. The kitchen is fully-equipped, as is the bathroom. A small balcony gives a good photo-op of the gargoyles from the building in front, not something you wake up to every day. AC. For holiday rentals, visit www.barcelona30.com.

Levante Apartament M1 A recently renovated, 95m2 apartment with an excellent location, which can accommodate 4-8 persons. Located in the heart of the historic Barri Gòtic, it is a basic, cosy apartment, decorated with classical style wood furniture. It offers 3 bedrooms: one with 3 individual beds, one with a double bed, and the third with 2 individual beds. For short-term rentals, visit www.barcelona30.com.

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NUGGET KISS I met you at the Nuggets.You kissed me. Remember, I’m the bald guy you wanted to take home. You were there with a guy (boyfriend?), so we left it at that. I should have told you to stay when you were leaving. You climbed up on the stage with me and my friends. It was one of those random meetings that could’ve been more. scherernina@hotmail.com

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