Message 1924:


* SUNDAY 19 FEBRUARY (evening): SPECIAL FLAMENCO PERFORMANCE by WORLD CLASS
ARTIST RAFAEL AMARGO at COSTA DORADA (special admission prices - details below -
on the door for "Gordon's friends", with no booking required)

(Optional) Meeting and Venue Details: Meet Gordon on Sunday 19 February, between
6.30pm and 6.40pm, at Tottenham Court Road tube station (Central and Northern
Lines, Zone 1) near the ticket office to go to Costa Dorada (
http://www.costadoradarestaurant.co.uk ), 47-55 Hanway Street, W1T 1UX. To view
a map showing the location of this venue, click on http://tinyurl.com/d8tlk2 .

The Event: This event is organised by Angela Alonso of Ilusion Flamenca (
http://www.ilusionflamenca.co.uk ). The doors will open at 7pm, the
entertainment will start at 8.30pm and end at about 10.30pm. I suggest that
those arriving early help me to keep one or two tables so that, as far as
possible, we can try to sit together. We will be entertained by top
international Flamenco performer Rafael Amargo, former dance coach from "X
Factor" in Spain and France and special guest at this year's flamenco festival
at Sadler's Wells, which finishes on Sunday 19 February - see
http://www.sadlerswells.com/show/Rafael-Amargo and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fozq29S_kPg . He will be supported by Vanesa
Galvez, one of the dancers of his company, Tito Heredia (guitar) and Manuel de
la Malena (voice). There will be live music, singing and dancing, and we will be
able to dance, eat tapas and drink sangria. Eating is optional, but tables, for
those who want to eat, will be available on a first-come, first-served basis
(with preference given to those who want to eat). The restaurant seats 120
people and with another 100 standing. I suggest you order early, so that your
food can be served before the show starts. You can see more details of this
event at http://www.ilusionflamenca.co.uk/shows_events.htm (scroll down to read
about the performers).

The Cost: The usual cost is 23 pounds on the door (or 20 pounds in advance).
However, Angela Alonso of Ilusion Flamenca has kindly offered members of my
group tickets on the door at 12 pounds before 8pm (a discount of 11 pounds), and
15 pounds for anyone arriving after 8pm (a discount of 8 pounds). No booking is
required. Just mention my name on the door when paying. Important: please try to
present the correct change, in order not to draw unnecessary attention to this
special deal (others in the queue may be paying the full price). Food and drink
is not included in the entrance fee.


SUMMARY OF FUTURE EVENTS (more details nearer the time, except where advance
booking is required and/or details have already been sent)

Sat 11 Feb, 7pm/7.10pm: Russell Square tube to go to the Brunei Gallery Lecture
Theatre at the School of Oriental and African Studies for "The Secret Concert",
given by The Famous SOAS Rebetiko Band, starting at 7.30pm (tickets on the door
for "Gordon's friends" at the special price of 5 pounds, but, if you have not
booked, I am afraid you are now too late to get this half price deal - see
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gordonbeal/message/1917 for details);

Sun 12 Feb, 11.45am/11.55am: Bromley-by-Bow tube for a guided walk (with Blue
Badge Guide Mark King) around the Olympic Park perimeter (special price of 5
pounds for "Gordon's friends", but I am afraid this event is already fully
booked and there is a long waiting list - see
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gordonbeal/message/1907 for details - we are
planning a similar walk on Sun 11 March, but please wait until I have posted the
message about this in the coming week before booking);

Mon 13 Feb, 6pm/6.10pm: Russell Square tube to go to the Japan Foundation,
Russell Square House, 10-12, Russell Square, WC1B 5EH, for "Whose Film Is It
Anyway? Filmmaker Katsumi Sakaguchi in Conversation", starting at 6.30pm (free
event, but booking was requested by Thurs 9 Feb - see
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gordonbeal/message/1919 for details - however, you
may wish to still try to book, or turn up and hope for the best);

Wed 15 Feb, 6.10pm/6.20pm: Farringdon tube to go to the Free Word Centre, 60
Farringdon Rd, EC1R 3GA, for the launch of Zunar's London Print Exhibition,
starting at 6.30pm (free event by ticket, and I am afraid the tickets have now
run out - see http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gordonbeal/message/1910 for
details);

Thurs 16 Feb: approx 100 complimentary tickets for a concert given by the
Northern Lights Symphony Orchestra at St. Sepulchre-without-Newgate, 10 Giltspur
Street, EC1A 9DE, starting at 7.30pm, with the doors opening at 6.30pm (advance
booking required by no later than 6pm on Wed 15 Feb - see
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gordonbeal/message/1922 for details);

Tues 21 Feb, 6pm/6.10pm: St. James's Park tube (Palmer Street exit) to go to
Initiatives of Change (IofC) Centre, 24 Greencoat Place, SW1P 1RD, for
"Addressing youth violence and reoffending – the role of prison chaplaincies",
starting at 6.30pm (refreshments) for 7pm (forum) (free event, with donations
welcomed, but booking with the IofC required by 5pm on Thurs 16 Feb - see
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gordonbeal/message/1920 for details);

* Wed 22 Feb, 5.25pm/5.35pm: Bond Street tube to go to Steinway Hall, 44
Marylebone Lane, W1U 2DB, for a recital (of Elgar, Debussy and Respighi) given
by Italian pianist Stefano Greco ( http://www.stefanogreco.com ), a Steinway
artist, and British violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen (
http://www.tamsinwaleycohen.com ), starting at 6pm (free event, with no booking
required);

Sun 26 Feb, 12.10pm/12.20pm: Custom House DLR station to go to ExCel for
Hotelympia ( http://www.hotelympia.com ), an exhibition for hospitality and food
service (free if you register in advance - see
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gordonbeal/message/1913 for details);

Tues 28 Feb, 6pm/6.10pm: St. James's Park tube (Palmer Street exit) to go to
Initiatives of Change (IofC) Centre, 24 Greencoat Place, SW1P 1RD, for "An
African Answer to Conflict", starting at 6.30pm (refreshments) for 7pm (film
show followed by panel discussion) (free event, with donations welcomed, but
booking with the IofC required by 5pm on Thurs 23 Feb - see
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gordonbeal/message/1921 for details).


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