From Faro to Lagos, the region has plenty of events and art exhibitions to explore this season
New in show
Located between Boliqueime and Paderne, the Corte-Real Art Gallery, described as “an emporium of international art”, unveils vibrant new works by artists like Jean Marie Drouet, Rosa Salinero, Domenico di Genni, Yves Bonhomme, Mari Arp and Richard Suckling.
Located in a picturesque countryside quinta, the gallery blends artistic charm with natural beauty.
Open Thursday to Sunday, 11.30am to 4.30pm, it offers an inspiring escape.
“We showcase only what we’d want in our own home,” says co-founder Michael Roberts, who worked as an Art Director in Paris for many years.
Blooming Route
German artist Yvonne Robert is showcasing her “Blooming Route” exhibition at the Gama Rama gallery, in Faro, until January 24.
A visual celebration of the lush flora of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, the exhibition “invites visitors to embark on a sensory experience, where each work offers a unique and stimulating interpretation of the Ria Formosa’s flora”.
Yvonne Robert is renowned for her dynamic and vibrant paintings that emphasise spontaneity and expressive gestures, and her works have been on display around the world, including the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, France, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore.
The works presented are the result of the artist’s residency at Gama Rama, as part of the EU’s BlueTour project, which aims to promote sustainable tourism and enhance cultural and environmental heritage in coastal cities of the Mediterranean.
New cultural space in Portimão
Portimão’s old customs building will be transformed into a cultural space.
After being refurbished and converted, the new venue will serve multiple purposes and feature a conference space and several exhibition rooms, especially for contemporary art exhibitions and the display of intangible heritage.
The agreement between Portimão City Hall and the Portuguese State is based on the transfer of management powers over public property and will be in force for the next 50 years, according to a statement issued by the municipality.
Jazz & Wine
Jazz nas Adegas is back for its 8th cycle.
The popular cultural initiative which combines live jazz performances and wine tastings kicked off in November and will run until May 31 at wineries across the municipality of Silves, with a total of 22 sessions.
December will bring the Funkynoise group to Quinta do Francês (6-7), whilst January will see The Invisible Tuba at Quinta da Malaca (10-11) and the Inês Pinto Machado Trio at Quinta dos Barradas (24-25).
For the full programme, visit http://www.cm-silves.pt.
The City Speaks
Portimão’s Museum has inaugurated a new photographic exhibition entitled “A Cidade Fala” (The City Speaks).
“A Cidade Fala” (The City Speaks)
Displayed in the museum’s windows, it’s an anthology of portraits captured in recent months in the local community by guest photographers João Mariano, João Tuna, and Filipe da Palma, “highlighting the essence of Portimão’s city dwellers”.
Between them, they chose merchants, teachers, artists, fishermen, shipbuilders and old canning workers, as well as residents of the outskirts, whose faces reveal the human pulse behind the city’s daily life.
The exhibition will be on view until January 26.
Christmas markets
It’s time for Christmas markets all over the Algarve.
From Faro, Loulé, Tavira and Vilamoura to Portimão and Lagos, as well as Carvoeiro, Porches, Albufeira and Silves, there are many places where you can experience the Christmas cheer.
Vila Vita
There’s no shortage of reasons to visit these events full of lights and music, whether it’s to buy last-minute presents, eat typical seasonal dishes and sweets, enjoy concerts and parades, browse local handicrafts, enjoy the animated nativity scene or even meet Father Christmas.
Activities include ice skating and many workshops. The fun also takes place in luxury resorts across the region, from Vila Vita Parc to the Golden Triangle.
A soulful Christmas
Christmas celebrations kick off in Lagoa with a soulful event.
A Soulful Christmas
On December 20, the Carlos do Carmo Auditorium will host “A Soulful Christmas” featuring Michael Mwenso and The Shakes”.
The concert, scheduled to start at 9pm, will be led by the American artist and accompanied by a stellar lineup of some of New York’s most talented musicians and vocalists.
It will showcase thrilling reinterpretations of beloved Christmas songs, offering fresh Jazz, Blues, Soul, and Funk versions of all-time favourite tracks.
This unique concert promises to be “a celebration of community and love through a soul-satisfying selection of festive classics”. Tickets cost €10.
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