Sweet Potatoes In Tegueste, The First Bite Of 12 Cultural Feasts

The Farmers Market in Tegueste is the place to be on Sunday 22 August  for the first of 12 monthly showcases for traditional Canarian foods in 12 different Tenerife municipalities. La Batada the sweet potato, will be the star of this cooking show from 11.30 am to 1.30 pm as a local chef shows the many ways this local delicacy can be enjoyed. Local wines will add to the tasting experience.

This is the centrepiece of the first Muestra Gastronomica being organised by the Tenerife Tourist Board,this months promotion will run from 16 to 31 August as 16 local bars and restaurants from this Village In The Vineyards each offer a different dish featuring the sweet potato. They may be a starter, main course or dessert, it is a versatile potato and will surprise and delight you.

Plans are already underway for the second of these monthly food events, this time in Santiago del Teide from 13 to 26 September with garlic the star ingredient. Whats On Tenerife will have more details nearer the time. While you are planning your diary, the nearby village of Tejina will be holding the annual Corazones de Tejina from 29 to 31 August. Maybe with a little forward planning you could combine a trip to both Tejina and Tegueste.

TEA, Films And Exhibition, Si Quebro El Cantaro

The exhibition Si Quebro El Cantaro looks at the abuse and mistreatment of children and to highlight the work a season of films dealing with the subject are being shown at TEA – Tenerife Espacio de las Artes. the season starts on Thursday 5th August at 8.30 pm with the double bill screening of Zero De Conduite by Jean Vigo (44 minutes) and Les Quatre Cents Coups by Francois Truffaut which runs for 94 minutes. All TEA films are shown in their original laguage (these two are French) with Spanish sub titles. The films in this season are FREE to watch but you need to pick up a ticket from the TEA reception on the day of screening.

The next week Thursday 12 August the featured film is Germanio Anno O from Roberto Rosselini. this is about the struggle of a 12 year old boy growing up in war torn Berlin and lasts 74 minutes. Then on 19 August there is a chance to see Ivanovo Detstvo from Andrei Tarkovsky, about a Russian 12 year old fighting for his life. The season concludes with  Leolo from Jean Claude Lauzon about a young boy trying to escape an unhappy childood in Montreal.

The film season lasts for just one month but the exhibition Si Quebro El Cantaro will remain in TEA  Sala A until 31st January 2011.

A History Of Canarian Wrestling – Museum of History & Anthropology

One of the finest local sporting traditions, Canarian Wrestling has a long and popular history. Now at the Museum of History & Anthropology at Casa de Carta, La Laguna you can view a slice of history through the Luchas Rosario club.
Until mid September this club,founded in 1943, will illustrate the sports history and some of the great sporting champions it has produced. To the uninitiated it’s a more refined form of sumo that takes place in a sand circle, usually in a terrero building. Not just about brute strength, it involves skill and tactics as two opponents try to outwit each other.
The museum in Carretera Tacoronte is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9am to 7pm.

Tenerife Symphony Orchestra – 23 April

In the magnificent setting of the Santa Cruz Auditorium, the world acclaimed OST present their latest concert. This time they will be led by guest conductor Muhai Tang. Concert starts at 8.30pm with prices ranging from 25 euros to 15 euros. Box office is open 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 2pm on Saturdays, or you can phone 902317327, or go online at www.generaltickets/cajacanarias

Pedro Guerra , 25 April in concert at Santa Cruz Auditorium

The Guimar born singer song writer takes to the stage at the Sala Sinfonica in the Santa Cruz Auditorium. Pedro aided by his trusty guitar, will be performing his two latest songs Alma Mia (My Soul) and Contigo en la Distancia (With Me in the Distance).
Tango, Bolero, Latin and Spanish themes are all explored by Pedro, who has been influenced by music from Argentina, Cuba and Mexico.
The concert starts at 9pm and all tickets are 25 euros. To get yours visit the Auditorium box office from 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday or 10am to 2pm Saturdays. It is also possible to call the box office on 902317327, the same hours, or book via the website www.auditoriodetenerife.com

Mexico – Expected/Unexpected

Contemporary and modern art from the collection of Isabel and Agustin Coppel. Challenging art depicting Mexico and its struggle for identity. On show at TEA – Tenerife Espacio de las Artes, Calle San Sebastian, Santa Cruz 10am to 8pm until October 12, from Tuesdays to Sundays, closed Mondays.