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This week, soccer classic FC Barcelona-Real Madrid was allocated on Saturday April 21 at 2pm, falling right next to our scheduled event Books & Roses: Sant Jordi 2012 Barnes & Noble. To make sure everybody can enjoy both events, we have decided to incorporate such unique soccer viewing experience into our event.
We will watch the match at MANNY’s, which is close to Barnes & Noble’s in the Upper East Side, where we have reserved the private room on the second flood. Brunch initially scheduled at Barnes & Nobles has been moved now to Manny’s.
PLEASE, RSVP: rsvp@friendsofcatalonia.com
AGENDA
Saturday, April 21
BARNES & NOBLE – Events Room
150 E 86th St (just East of Lexington Ave)
11:00: Kids Activities
12:00: Books & Roses
Commemoration of Xavier Montsalvatge on his centenary
Invited Speaker: Dr. Roger Evans
Featured Book: “Xavier Montsalvatge. A Musical Life in Eventful Times”, Roger Evans, 2012.
Concert dedicated to Montsalvatge: by Shadia Fairuz , mezzosprano and Albert Carbonell piano and arrangements
Roses and many Catalan-related books
13:30: Group walk to nearby Manny’s
14:00: Viewing of FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid, Brunch
MANNY’S On Second – Second Floor Private Room
1770 2nd Ave (between E 92nd and 93rd St)
14:00: Viewing of FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid + Brunch
Event Details
This event celebrates World Book and Copyright Day and the tradition of “Sant Jordi”, with the support and participation of the Delegation of the Government of Catalonia to the United States.
This edition of “Books and Roses” will be dedicated to Catalan composer Xavier Montsalvatge on the commemoration of his centenary.
Dr. Roger Evans, will present his recently published work, “Xavier Montsalvatge. A Musical Life in Eventful Times”. This book will be featured and offered at a specially discounted price.
A concert dedicated to Montsalvatge arranged by composer Albert Carbonell will follow.
The event will start early with the traditional Sant Jordi workshop for kids.
To celebrate the tradition of Sant Jordi, books and roses will be exchanged among attendants. Over 200 books related to Catalonia and the Catalan culture will be available at discounted prices.
Afterwards, we will watch big soccer match “FC Barcelona – Real Madrid” at MANNY’s which is close to Barnes & Noble’s in the Upper East Side, where we have reserved the private room on the second flood. Some complimentary appetizers will be offered at Manny’s.
FREE ADMISSION – Complimentary roses and some appetizers at Manny’s, discounted books
PLEASE, RSVP: rsvp@friendsofcatalonia.com
This event is partially funded by grants to be received by the Catalan Institute of America from the Government of Catalonia – Departament de la Presidencia – Secretaria d’Afers Exteriors and also by funds from the Delegation of the Government of Catalonia to the United States.
