Zamarriego, Carey - Blog Entries Barcelona Miniguide

Couture Wednesdays: Don't Believe the Hype

The Oshum Couture parties may promise a lot, unfortunately, the opening event left me and friends bored, hungry and thirsty...

Jan 14, 2010 by Carey Zamarriego in Miniblog

Show Some Leg

Get those calves in gear for the ImprovEverywhere's 'No Pants' global metro ride January 10th.

Jan 5, 2010 by Carey Zamarriego in Miniblog (1 Comments)

'Tis the Season

Miniguide's picks of the best holiday happenings around town, so bust out the bells and holly...

Dec 15, 2009 by Carey Zamarriego in Miniblog (2 Comments)

Bicing Baptism

To say my first try at using the community bike program was a challenging one would be an understatement.

Dec 10, 2009 by Carey Zamarriego in Miniblog

Got Milk?

Ai Weiwei's new exhibition is just for dairy lovers.

Dec 7, 2009 by Carey Zamarriego in Miniblog

Matt & Kim

The dynamic indie pop duo take time out from tour plane hopping to talk to Miniguide, and, we have FREE tickets to their BCN show Nov. 28th!!!!!!

Nov 27, 2009 by Carey Zamarriego in Miniblog

Depeche Prep

For some the Depeche Mode concert is just 3 days away, others 4, at any rate, it is time to get ready for them!

Nov 18, 2009 by Carey Zamarriego in Miniblog

PC Green Scheme

The shady way PC Green is luring shoppers to their store...I almost got the wool pulled over my eyes...

Nov 12, 2009 by Carey Zamarriego in Miniblog

King for a Day

If you're around for Three Kings, why not participate in the parade? This Miniguider is off to NYC and is open to suggestions of things to do/check out over the holidays!

Nov 10, 2009 by Carey Zamarriego in Miniblog

Shout-outs

While I do love the occasional cathartic rant, to counter the misery, it is also good to get out some shout-outs, acknowledging the good things that happen in life...

Nov 6, 2009 by Carey Zamarriego in Miniblog

Designer Discount Wonderland

Santa Eulalia Outlet starts November 5th, with discounts on designer duds from last season: Balenciaga, Prada and Dior...oh my!

Nov 3, 2009 by Carey Zamarriego in Miniblog

Get Spooked

Miniguide's picks of the parties where you'll find all the coolest ghouls and goblins hanging out this Hallow's Eve.

Oct 29, 2009 by Carey Zamarriego in Miniblog (3 Comments)

You've certainly seen Improv Everywhere's antics: giant freeze tag games played in NYC's Grand Central Station and musicals performed in grocery stores to the surprise of passers-by. This Thursday they'll stage the first Spanish-language Mp3 experiment in BCN.

Oct 26, 2009 by Carey Zamarriego in Miniblog

How Far Would You Go?

As a line snakes down Ronda Universitat in the rain in front of a shop promising free goods a good two hours before business begins, the question is, how far would you go for 'free' goods?

Oct 22, 2009 by Carey Zamarriego in Miniblog

Facebook Photo Posting Etiquette

A debate is raging on in the MIniguide office...Do you think photo subjects need to give their permission before posting their pics on sites like FB?

Oct 20, 2009 by Carey Zamarriego in Miniblog (1 Comments)

Let's Talk Politics

FCB's Joan Laporta is in the news today for sharing his nationalist views...what's the big deal is what I wonder?

Oct 15, 2009 by Carey Zamarriego in Miniblog

To Market

Sant Antoni is a buzz today, not with the usual whispers of old men getting prices from area prostitutes, but for the new, although temporary, market opening.

Oct 14, 2009 by Carey Zamarriego in Miniblog

Fancy a bit or a bottle of cava?

Cava fests 'round Spain this weekend, don't miss out on all the bubbly imbibing!

Oct 8, 2009 by Carey Zamarriego in Miniblog

Vintage?

I always thought it meant circa the 1950s/60s....little did I know the 80s are now considered 'classic'

Oct 2, 2009 by Carey Zamarriego in Miniblog

Fashion Frenzy

Fashion show season is officially in full swing, the models have walked the catwalk in NYC, are now starting to strut down Madrid's runways and then it's off to Milan.

Sep 18, 2009 by Carey Zamarriego in Miniblog

Sex in the Press

The ERC takes on Spanish press bigwigs in an effort to ban prostitution ads that contribute to about €40 million of revenue each year.

Sep 17, 2009 by Carey Zamarriego in Miniblog

Go Gimcana, Go Gimcana, Go

Sign-ups for the citywide scavenger hunt will come to a close on Friday, the 18th...so get going

Sep 15, 2009 by Carey Zamarriego in Miniblog

Sex in the Streets

Legalize it or ban it? The debate on prostitution rages on after photos of amorous services rendered in the Boqueria alleyways were splashed on all the major newspapers.

Sep 8, 2009 by Carey Zamarriego in Miniblog