The Madeira Classical Orchestra (OCM) presents another special concert on Saturday the 18th of January, at 18:00, in the Noble Hall of the Legislative Assembly of Madeira. The concert will feature Madeiran violinist Filipe Fernandes, under the guidance of conductor Jan Wierzba. “This concert is also very special because the…
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As in previous years, Câmara de Lobos will mark the beginning of 2025 with a sweet and special celebration. On the 5th of January in Praça da Autonomia, the stage will be set for everyone to join in the celebrations and have a slice of Bolo Rei, from what can…
The Madeira Mandolin Orchestra will perform its New Year’s Concert on the 1st of January, at 18:00, at the Legislative Assembly of Madeira. Further concerts are scheduled for the 6th and 18th of January. The programme includes light classics, waltzes, and polkas. Tickets cost 20 euros and can be booked…
Chega, through deputy Francisco Gomes, elected by Madeira to the Assembly of the Republic, warned that, according to the Migration and Asylum Report, in 2023, the number of foreign citizens residing in Portugal increased, with a growth of 33.6% compared to the previous year, totaling, today, 1,044,606 people. The party…
Pianist Rafael Kyrychenko will perform at the Vila Porto Mare resort, for an exclusive piano concert tomorrow, the 28th of December, at 17:00. This concert, part of PortoBay’s cultural project, reaffirms the group’s commitment to offering cultural experiences to its guests and the Madeiran community. The repertoire includes works by…
Celebrating the spirit of the Christmas season, Madeira’s Military Band will host a festive concert at 21:00 on Thursday the 19th of December at the SĂ© Cathedral, Funchal. In a press release from the Army, they state that through music, the Army is always aware that there are many living…
On the 23rd of December, Market Night will return to its traditional roots. The mayor presented the plan that takes into account the thousands of people who flock into the Old Town for a night of last-minute shopping, carol singing, and being together. It will also be well policed confirmed…
The Conservatory School of Arts of Madeira will hold a solidarity concert entitled ‘Music that Feeds!’ on December 21st at 18:00 at the Madeira Congress Centre. The proceeds from the event will be donated to the Madeira food bank. The event, promoted by the Conservatory Symphony Orchestra and Atlantic Nymphs,…
The Chamber of Santa Cruz has written on its social networks that someone has stolen one of the figures from their Christmas animatronics. The municipality will file a complaint with the PSP and regrets what happened, for which it finds no explanation. They will of course be checking all CCTV footage…
On Friday the 13th of December at 16:00 in Barreirinha, Funchal, a basalt piece of art in honor of local cat ‘Jackson’ will be unveiled. The cat was a frequent visitor to Largo do Socorro, in Santa Maria Maior, until he tragically passed away on the 13th of December 2020.…
The Madeira Mandolin Orchestra (OBM) will perform a concert on Wednesday, the 11th of December, at 21:00 in the Noble Hall of the Legislative Assembly of Madeira (entrance door next to the Chapel of Santo AntĂłnio da Mouraria). This event is a carefully prepared Christmas programme, that includes classical and…
The Musical Advent, an initiative of the Directorate of Artistic Education Services (DSEA), started on the 1st of December and continues until the 24th. From December 1st to the 24th, at 9 am, a video will be published on DRE’s social networks – Facebook (@DREMadeira), Instagram (@dre.madeira), and YouTube (@direcaoregionaldeeducacao7854)…
CBM is pleased to announce the return of professor Paulo Borges to Madeira on December 7th to lead a workshop on meditation. This event constitutes an introductory step to meditative practice, accessible to anyone. Professor Borges is professor of Medicine and Meditation at the Faculty of Medicine of the University…
The draft regional legislative decree entitled “Instituting the Autonomy Day holiday” to consecrate the 2nd of April as a regional holiday is unanimously approved. The seven political forces in ALRAM voted in favour. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
Early this evening the fish market in the Mercado dos Lavradores became a colourful and lively venue for the opening Christmas concert ‘The Magic of Christmas at the Market.’ Classics such as The Greatest Showman, Beauty and the Beast, All I Want for Christmas, and many others were performed by…