Festival Of The Atlantic Promises A Night to Remember

In Search of Hope – by Sam Gannon

Seconded to the parish of Tililngdon, the Reverend Dolores has been presented with a challenge.

She’s living in an antiquated house and she’s cold. Furthermore, her new Bishop, Bishop Alice does not approve of ‘showgirls in dog collars.’

Determined to prove the Bishop wrong, she sets about warming her house – who cares if it smells of horse! There is the crochet club, jumble sale, and soup run to organise. And this year, the church bells will ring, no matter what threats are made. Even more so, the newly formed choir will spread a little joy this Christmas, even though they can’t sing – yet! And with a little help from Phil, her bassist, this year could be full of magic.

However, she has a fight on her hands as the townies out in Knob Hill – she must stop calling it that, are trying to stop her from ringing her bells. When Krystal with a K decides to do some volunteer work, Dolores sets out to see just how committed she really is.

Up to her ears in granny squares and squawking choristers, Dolores is revving up for Christmas, yet a deeper darker secret is beginning to emerge!

A secret that could blow the whole parish apart and put Dolores in danger.

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Tomorrow evening starting at 6 pm, there will be a new Praça do Povo summer sunset, this time with Miguel Pires Trio performing at 7 pm. At 10:30 pm, another pyromusical show takes place, this time by HC Pyrotechnics, from Belgium, with the theme “A Journey of Emotions.”

At 11 pm there will be a circus arts show “KAI.” This is an avant-garde performance linked to the 4 elements of nature, born from the fusion of dance with circus arts, around the Atlantic Festival. The show has several performers and performances include contemporary dance, foot acrobatics, aerialists, trapeze artists, combined forces, fire jugglers, giant fans, fire breathers, singing, and aquaball.

On Sunday, the 19th, the main entertainment starts at 7 pm with C’azoada animation plus a summer sunset (from 18:00 to 23:00).

In addition, the annual Lions Club of Funchal Bread Fair will also be held at the Praça do Povo between the 17th – 19th of June, with the aim of raising funds for the club’s social works.

During the mornings and afternoons there will be several folk group performances.

The event is open:

Saturday 10 am until midnight.

Sunday 11 am until 11 pm.

Admission is free.

Samantha Gannon

info at madeira-weekly.com

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