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3 A bit of Spanish

4-5 What’s on / News elcome to our third edition of the Madrid Metropoli- tan - Madrid´s very own and only English language 6 Business Wprinted newspaper. This month we have a great interview with Star Trek star Chase 7 The Alt Voice Masterson who comes to town. Also winter warmer recipes to keep out the February cold and we review the best that is happening in 8 Art & Culture the great city of Madrid including the musical "Phantom of the Pop era" opening this month. 9 Review We hope you enjoy reading!

10 Interview - Chase comes to town The Madrid Metropolitan Team 11 Going out

12 Sport

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TREASURE HUNT

12 bottle case of finest Castilian wine is to be found at the end of Aour hunt that explores the many secrets of Madrid’s sometime dark and mysterious past. Every month for 12 months we publish a clue or a challenge for those daring readers who wish to discover the hidden side of Madrid.

February Challenge The Cava Baja and the gastronomic heart of La Latina. Along this way the Moors built their battlements but where to see it is the question? Try no 30 and buzz yourself in to see some re- Brought to you by Madrid Adventures - mains – but what do you say to get in & where is it inside? teambuilding events with a Castilian twist.

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Some of the art galleries par- galleries and artists can better un- ticipating in ARCOmadrid 2017 derstand the Fair’s content. The FEBRUARY EVENTS are Alexander and Bonin, Chantal Forum will host talks on art col- Crousel, Fortes Vilaça, Jan Mot, lecting, organised in collaboration Sprueth Magers, Lisson Gallery with Banco Santander Founda- THE FUNAMVIOLISTAS and Team Gallery, plus others tion. that have been in Madrid before, The Museum Working Session like Carlier/Gebauer, Esther will draw, as in previous years, Schipper, Jocelyn Wolff and museum directors and members, KOW, or those that are coming and for the sixth straight year, here for the first time, like Dvir there’ll be a Meeting of Museums Gallery, Jablonka Galerie, Marua- from Europe and Latin America. ni Mercier Gallery, Labor, Michel Architecture and design will Rein, Nara Roesler, Supportico occupy a prominent position at the Lopez and Tanya Bonakdar. fair, thanks to a study conducted Among the artists who’ll exhib- by the Madrid Technical School of it their works individually or Architecture (ETSAM) on ARCO- engage in intergenerational con- madrid and its architectural possi- versation are emerging talents bilities regarding space and circu- like Elena Alonso or Fito Conesa lation. and well-known figures, such as Anna Oppermann, Henri Chopin, Feria de Madrid. Avenida he director, Rafael Ruíz of their dreams, their disagree- Mihai Olos and Robert Breer. Partenón, 5. has devised a show that ments, their joys and their hopes, There’ll be a series of Profes- Metro: Campo de las Naciones. Trecovers the spirit of fu- without uttering a single word. sional Meetings where art critics, From €20. www.arco.ifema.es nambulism with The Funamviol- This show has done nothing istas. This performance combines else but accumulate acclaim and classical music, theatre, dance, awards, namely the Performing BILLY BUDD singing and humour. Arts Max Award for the Best New This performance aims to re- Show 2014, the Award of the Asso- cover that genre that was created ciation of the Performing Arts As- two centuries ago in Paris and sociation of Andalusia for the Best rapidly spread throughout Eu- New Show 2015, the Talent Award rope. In Madrid, 600 shows were 2013 for the Best Musical Show premiered a year. Therefore, it and the 16thCastile and Leon Fair seeks to recreate a new version of Award for the Best Hall Show a classic of the stage arts through 2013. three women who use the strings of their instruments to offer a per- Teatros Luchana, Calle Luchana, formance filled with smiles and 38. entertainment. Metro: Bilbao & Iglesia. Three performers are in a 19 February and 11, 12 and 19 square that could be of any city. March. 7.30pm. €15. This chance meeting changes their lives forever as they build a www.thefunamviolistas.com ased on the novel of the In 1797, on board the HMS In- friendship that leads them to tell same name by the domitable, with an all-male cast, BAmerican writer three sailors enlist for the English Herman Melville, Billy Budd is a Navy, including the young Billy ARCOMADRID 2017 two-act opera written by Ben- Budd. There he meets Claggart, jamin Britten (Lowestoft, UK, the master at arms who is deter- 1913 - Aldeburgh, UK, 1976) mined to destroy him. which is being performed for the The stifling atmosphere on the first time in Spain with the partic- ship reflects human psychology ipation of the House Choir and and the cumulus of emotions Orchestra at the Teatro Real found within the different charac- Opera House, and a group of ters. young singers from JORCAM.

Teatro Real. Plaza de Isabel II. Metro: Ópera. 15, 18, 22, 25 and 28 February. Mon-Sat: 8pm, Sun: 6pm. €45-382. www.teatro-real.com/es/temporada-16-17/opera/billy-budd CARNIVAL 2017 he International Con- focus on quality and growth in the temporary Art Fair of discovery of emerging talent and Madrid confirms it’s still content, as well as to promote dia- arnival, the T great cele- as vibrant and bold as ever. In its logue between artists, with one 36th edition, ARCOmadrid – one third of events aimed at this. It’ll Cbration of of the most important contempo- draw a total 199 galleries, 160 of wit and humour, will rary art fairs worldwide – will which are included in the general be taking over the gather once again the most inno- programme. Curated sections are streets and squares of vative artists and top critics in the ‘Argentina in ARCO’, with 12 gal- Madrid for a few days. contemporary scene. leries, ‘Dialogues’, with 10, and A tradition in which ARCOmadrid 2017 will have ‘Opening´, with 17. costumes and masks Argentina as guest country. The Up to 67% of the exhibitors are are the key to living reason? The high quality of Ar- international galleries, 43 of which this fiesta to the full. gentine artists who’ve taken part are based in the Americas (32%), From 24 February to 1 March sas' and 'murgas'. These are just of the event year after year. Atten- with a total of 10 participating 2017, Carnival spirit will be filling some of the activities pro- tion will be drawn to Argentine countries. This confirms ARCO- the streets of the city. Children's grammed, based on the key art with activities in the main mu- madrid as a point of convergence parades, festivals featuring music themes of participation and diver- seums and art centres. for European and Latin American and dance from around the world, sity. This year, ARCOmadrid will artistic experiences. concerts, and traditional musical have fewer sections, in an effort to ensembles: 'chirigotas', 'compar- From 24 February to 1 March. February, 2017 - The Madrid Metropolitan MadridMetropolitan.com WHATS ON / NEWS 5 MADRID PRODUCTORES

adrid's Plaza Mata- with gastronomy and dero provides the food. And that's not all. Mvenue for the Madrid There is also a large Productores market on the last area with tables, chairs weekend of every month, bringing and bars so that visi- together over 90 artisan food pro- tors can sample all the ducers from the region of Madrid. products they have The market prioritises locally pro- bought at their leisure. duced, high quality, organic and This event contrib- artisan food: direct from producer utes to the develop- to consumer. ment of rural areas in The Madrid Productores the region, helping market recovers traditional fla- small farmers and local vours and offers the best vegeta- producers to promote bles, meat produced in the sur- and sell their products. rounding mountains, cheeses, It also raises awareness among Matadero Madrid. extra virgin olive oil, olives, visitors about the environmental honey, sourdough bread, artisan importance of consuming locally Paseo de la Chopera, 14. beers, wine, vermouth... and produced food. Metro: Legazpi. much more… Madrid Productores is so much 18 and 19 February. Sat: 11am-7pm Sun: 11am-5pm. On market days, there are also more than a market; it is an ideal demonstrations, talks, tastings, space to have a wonderful time www.mercadoproductores.es and many other activities related with friends and family. EXPLAINING SPAIN

When I used to teach corpo- itself conects to the verb ‘to sweat’ major Spanish company, arrived If Cervantes and Shakespeare rate English in companies, it was (sudar). in class with a list of English busi- could meet for lunch and discuss incredible to see how much Eng- Another sector that has provid- ness terms he wanted to review the evolution of their languages, lish vocabulary Spanish students ed a lot of English vocabulary is and to make sure he knew them the latter would have the upper actually knew, but without being consumer goods. Sanitary or by heart in Spanish. I asked him hand when debating who has had fully aware of meanings. There cleaning products take the prize in why he wanted to review them in more of a linguistic influence over are many embedded English this category, with names such as Spanish if he already knew them the other. History cannot be re- words in the Spanish language, Fairy, Mr. Proper, Vanish, and in English, and he answered that versed and as my Spanish grand- mainly originating the technolog- Finish - the list is quite extensive. he had an important meeting father used to say to my North ical sector, everyday consumable A Kleenex is another great ex- with one of the top directors who American father, “if the Spanish products or common business ample of how a strong brand has prohibited such anglicised words Armada hadn’t lost to the English, English terms. We are going to been put to everyday vocabulary to be spoken at his desk. you would be speaking Spanish look at some of the most popular use. You could call it a “pañuelo de On the other side of the Atlan- now”. Maybe. Hasta mañana! and iconic anglicisms and how papel”, a paper tissue, but most tic the Hispanic American popu- some Spaniards feel about them. Spaniards, like the British, just say lation is brewing its own Span- By Dan Beers Technological advancements Kleenex; branding and efficiency glish dialect, which is basically have influenced a lot of everyday at their finest. mixing both English and Spanish www.nativespanishtapas.com vocabulary. Some popular terms One of my personal favorites is words in a same sentence. You such as “microchip”, “internet” or the concept of ‘el burger’. When would really have to be bilingual even “fax” have no direct transla- Spaniards go out to eat in one of to understand 100% of the con- tion from English to Spanish, al- the big hamburger providers, they versation. Two of my personal fa- though “e-mail” (correo eletróni- refer to them as “el burger”, al- vorite Spanglish words are the co) and “hosting” (almacenami- though only one has the word words “la troca” referring to a ento) do. But most Spaniards use “burger” in its brand. I had the pick-up truck or “un viaje redon- the anglicised version of the word privilege to eavesdrop on a phone do” a round-trip ticket. over the Spanish one, which is conversation where a young man perhaps another triumph for glo- was explaining where he was; balization. “estoy en el burger”. Obviously, I cannot imagine how many the other person times the phrase “envíame un needed details, wassup” (send me a wassup) is so the guy had to blurted out in Spain on any given quickly glance day. The name of this Smart- around to see in phone messenger service is clear- which fast-food ly a play on words of the colloqui- place he was sit- al expression “to be up”. A lot of ting. Spaniards remember a very The business famous North American beer ad- world has also vertisement that aired in Spain a been influenced a few years back. This advert stood lot by anglicisms, out when the main character and many Span- rings a buzzer to get in a party at ish workers at a his friend’s house, where he then corporate level screams, in a very annoying fash- are familiar with ion, “waaassssup!” They are quite words such as surprised to hear the origin of this ‘timing’, ‘dead- vital Smartphone App. line’, or ‘brand- The clothing sector has also ing’, for example. been anglicised with such words I know of one as ‘leggings’, ‘shorts’ or even case where angli- ‘jeans’. Spaniards love it when cisms were not you explain the word ‘suéter’ and tolerated. A stu- how comes from ‘sweater’, which dent of mine who worked for a February, 2017 - The Madrid Metropolitan 6 MadridMetropolitan.com

THE SHARING ECONOMY BUSINESS IN MADRID

he “sharing economy” is alive and market can set you back €40,000 - so there’s a an app and pay 19 cents a minute, working out well in Madrid, although not every- finite pool of potential Uber drivers (which cheaper than a taxi. Madrid start-up Amovens Tone thinks it’s a good thing. may explain why I can’t get an airport trip for allows you to hire someone else’s private car, below the price of an official taxi). The com- or if you’re feeling brave, to rent yours to a In his recent book “What’s Yours is Mine”, pany seems keen on Madrid and has since complete stranger. American writer Tom Slee argues that the launched Uber Eats, competing with De- Away from cars and beds, Madrid’s own most well-known examples of the so-called liveroo and Just Eat to deliver restaurant food start-ups have a lot else to offer. Clintu can sharing economy are really just big multina- into our homes. It also chose the city for the find you someone to clean or iron by the hour, tional corporations pursuing monopoly power. world launch of Uber One, an up-market (and while Etece hooks you up with odd-jobbers. They’ve certainly been disruptive, and raised ecological) taxi service using only Teslas. Pre- Koiki will receive your online purchases and complex questions about competition, regula- sumably at €80,000 each, Uber won’t expect walk them round when you’re in, cutting down tion and workers’ rights. But we use them be- its drivers to buy their own. pollution from delivery vans. Chefly will let cause they make our lives easier in some way; you taste real home-made cooking (or sell and most of the companies involved, far from For longer trips, your own apple crumble). You can crowdfund being monopolies, are just gnawing at the Madrilenians turn to your personal projects with einicia, and find edges of their markets. French start-up BlaB- investors to lend money to your business on That’s not the case for holiday rental plat- laCar, which matches peer-to-peer sites such as Comunitae or Mytri- forms like Airbnb and Homeaway, which have travellers and drivers pleA. Who knows, with their help you might made a big splash. Residents and politicians going in the same direc- just turn that sharing economy idea of yours blame them for a housing shortage and a tion so they can split into one of those monopoly-seeking multina- sharp hike in rents, as they flood the city cen- petrol and toll tionals which keep Tom Slee awake at night. tres with partying tourists. Hotels in Spain costs. BlaB- complain of being at a disadvantage. In Bar- laCar looks like a By Roger Pike celona both websites have been fined genuine ‘sharing’ business, and WH Advisers – Helping International busi- €600,000 for renting out “illegal” properties. students love it, but that hasn’t stopped the nesses understand Spain The Madrid Town Hall is threatening to limit Madrid Regional Government, applauded by the number of days the properties can be let. the big intercity bus companies, from fining www.whadvisers.com Uber hasn’t had an easy landing in Spain; two drivers for ‘profiteering’, allegedly charg- taxi drivers grumble about an unlevel playing ing passengers more than their share of the field and in December 2014 a Madrid court costs. banned it from operating. In March 2016 the Less controversial has been the short-term company was back, this time using only driv- hire of electric cars – Car2Go, with 500 ers with a professional licence. These permits Smarts has now been joined by Emov’s 500 are scarce - buying one on the secondary Citroens. Customers locate available cars on February, 2017 - The Madrid Metropolitan MadridMetropolitan.com ALT VOICE 7 THOUGHTS ABOUT FOOTBALL

love football. Despite in life itself, these extended periods an air of sultry homo- myself. Despite the fact that of crapness are vital so that we may eroticism into his II actively dislike the players, treasure the rare moments of gold. every move, but the fans, the backroom staff, the It is the anticipation of these actually comes across home and away shirts, and the golden moments that makes all the as an animated blow mascots of nearly every club in the crapness endurable. Football up doll with the same world. I love it despite the semi- teaches us this. suspiciously orange literate pundits, the appalling I'm not very good at football hue as Donald Trump. corporate sponsors, and the though. This is probably because I The English League is gormless marketing executives ‘m English, and as we all know no better. Like any that unburdened by creative talent pretty much since 1966 England reasonable person I am a have nevertheless managed to fob have spent nearly every major fan of the finest club in west off substandard nylon tat as tournament huffing and puffing London but it's hard not to desirable consumer items ie those and looking startled. I think this look at John Terry without nasty replica shirts which the has its roots in our culture. In the thinking he has the same bastards change every year and endless hours of childhood games dead eyed look as a shark. Were it hope, then you should probably which allow us to become living in the park there were only two not for the obvious breathing head south and watch Atletico breathing marketing platforms for skills we focused on: the sliding difficulties, it would be easy to send their fans into emotional some hideous corporation which tackle designed to induce imagine him moving silently and turmoil for the millionth time. still cannot believe that we would maximum fear and inflict optimum sleeplessly through the ocean For proper football though head actually pay to do this. I love it pain on your opponent, and when relentlessly devouring his prey. east to working class Vallecas, despite the Stalinesque modern in goal tipping the ball over the Despite the fact that the and watch the mighty Rayo stadiums with their corporate bar, even if the shot was only professional game is played by dull Vallecano do their annual flip boxes, and their apocryphal prawn aimed at waist height. While the sociopathic millionaires there is between relegation and sandwiches. I love it despite FIFA Spanish, Germans and Italians, still something very special about promotion. Rayo actually have and UEFA and the morons who and sadly even the French, were football day. I couldn’t really left wing football hooligans, a infest these organisations and who cunningly perfecting the art of empathise with Nick Hornby’s refreshingly novel concept, and a come up with the worst ideas passing, and controlling the ball, book “Fever Pitch” because the day out at their uber old skool imaginable, not only in footballing we were busy trying to maim each main character inexplicably stadium, enveloped in a cloud of terms, but in terms of any field of other as we rolled around in the supports Arsenal, but I did get the marijuana and surrounded by human endeavour. Four quarters mud, or scraped all the skin of our bit where he argues that death symbols of working class instead of two halves? A 48 team bodies trying to slide on concrete. would not be so bad if only you struggle, is always a rewarding World cup? The cultural values that prize could get the football results. For experience. The actual football is The World recklessness and indifference to those of you who understand this usually dire, but when did that Cup in Russia, pain may have been useful for you are lucky because Madrid is a ever matter? And if you’re really then Qatar? fighting foreigners, but have great football city. Spending all day adventurous you could head out The World proved largely ineffective when it in one of the city’s many “Irish” to one of the dormitory towns Cup in Syria comes to playing football against pubs watching the English Premier and watch Leganés or Getafe perhaps? I them. Only Scotland have been League is of course as fine a way to (sponsored by Burger King!) love it consistently more crap for which I spend a Saturday as any other. You might fall in love with the despite all suppose we should be thankful. However, if you do go native and game all over again, and these things My love of football has evolved get into Spanish football then you although like love itself, loving a because it's a over time. I no longer hero- are in the right place. If you're a football club is ultimately self part of who I am, and like all worship footballers. I can't think of fan of the smug and the self defeating, the highs are proper football fans I have an a single footballer I would like to satisfied you can head north up the occasionally worth the lows, and ancient tribal allegiance and you have a conversation with. In fact Castellana to Real Madrid’s iconic at least it’s something to talk can never leave the tribe. I love it it's difficult to think of a group of Santiago Bernabeau stadium and about beyond how increasingly because the game combines skill, people less deserving of interest. In watch 100,000 people booing their shit the world is. Just don’t buy speed, strength, and stamina as the Spanish League Messi is a own team if they're not 4-0 up the replica shirts or eat the collective and individual human sublime talent, but has the within the first 20 minutes. If you prawn fucking sandwiches. drama unfolds before our eyes charisma and verbal skills of a see life as a tragicomic affair drawing on strategy, will power, gerbil. Cristiano Ronaldo, an madeup of a series of bitter and inspiration. And even though outstanding athlete, is a brain dead existential blows, cruelly most of the games are crap, just as narcissist who attempts to inject punctuated by the odd glimmer of February, 2017 - The Madrid Metropolitan 8 MadridMetropolitan.com

IMPRENTA MUNICIPAL- ART & CULTURE ARTES DEL LIBRO

By Brian Collins utilised steam power for the running of the mechanics and re- n idea, whether advan- placed the flatbed with rotating tageous or damaging to cylinders. The first trial of Asociety, is not powerful Koenig’s steam press took place in until it’s distributed, until it’s put 1811 and within a couple of years, into a form which allows for mass The Times of London had bought acknowledgement and use. When two of the machines. Each ma- the idea becomes powerful, it be- chine had a capacity of 1,100 im- comes unstoppable until another pressions per hour. idea improves or supplants it, or it Richard M. Hoe made further gets regulated because it becomes innovations and in the 1840s in- harmful. One of the media’s jobs troduced the steam-powered is to publicise ideas that become rotary printing press. The type noteworthy, informing the news was positioned on a revolving cyl- to an ever-increasing global audi- inder with a continuous roll of ence. paper fed onto it, resulting in rap- As we delve deeper into this idly increased production. globalised world of news, one in- Throughout the evolution of vention stands out at the starting the printing press literacy rates in- point of it all, considered one of creased. In 2011, UNESCO’s In- the greatest inventions of the stitute for Statistics figures second millennium: the printing showed an 84.1% literacy for press. adults and 89.5% for youths glo- The printing press was invent- bally whereas, it’s believed, 80% ed by Johannes Gutenberg in the of English adults could not spell 15th century. He combined pre- their name before Gutenberg’s existing technologies with his own press. developments to build the first To experience a viewing of Gutenberg press, using a screw these magnificent machines visit press, which was invented by the Imprenta Municipal-Artes del Romans in the 1st century for the Libro. The centre provides a de- production of wine and olive oil, tailed look into the history and ev- to press the lead-alloy characters olution of the industry. The main onto paper. The screw could be hall is packed with printing press- of twenty people. The guided Also well worth checking out is reset easily, another sheet of es, with one of its many impres- tour is free, and free entry to the ‘The Court of Letters: Miguel de paper inserted, and a carbon-copy sive examples being a reproduc- centre, without the tour, is also Cervantes and Madrid in his time’, impression would be made. tion of a manual press which available. a temporary exhibition running Within a few decades the revolu- would have been operational The centre runs free work- until the 23rd April, located on the tionary invention had spread during the 16th century. A guided shops on printing, and graphic first floor. The exhibition looks at across Europe resulting in mil- tour is available when pre arts, including demonstrations of Cervantes’ Madrid and chronicles lions of prints by the start of the booked, starting with a short calligraphy, traditional typogra- the history and changes of the city 16th century. The media, still video, after which one of the in- phy and various printmaking during his time. known as the Press today, took its formative guides takes groups techniques. sobriquet from the mechanical around the main hall. The tour process of early printing. also includes a demonstration of At the start of the 19th century, book-binding techniques from Imprenta Municipal-Artes del Libro, Calle Concepcion Jeronima, 15 with the forthcoming advance- centuries past. 28012 Madrid. Metro: Sol, Tirso de Molina (L1) La Latina (L5). ments of the industrial revolution, Tours are run in the mornings the hand-operated screw press and afternoons. Both individuals Opening times: All year round: Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 to 20:00; was essentially unchanged until and groups are welcome, with a Saturday/Sunday and holidays until the 23rd of April, 10:00 to 20:00. German printer, Friedrich Koenig minimum of five and a maximum Free entry. Check the website to organise a guided tour. February, 2017 - The Madrid Metropolitan MadridMetropolitan.com FILM 9 PICK OF THE FLICKS FOR FEBRUARY

s snow threatens to fall the continuing story of Christian Robin and Zach Galifianakis as Portman portrays the former First and the temperature (Jamie Dornan) and his dark pos- the Joker. It should be a riot of Lady Jackie Kennedy, whose life Adips below zero, choose sessive nature. His girlfriend tries colour and humour. story could inspire a dozen movies. cinema as a refuge from the chill. to confront her jealousy regarding On the same day Best Picture This film is centred on the White February is a real mix, so, some- Christian's murky past. Expect nominated Moonlight is on Ma- House years and specifically the af- thing for everyone. The Oscars sexually and emotionally charged drid's screens for the first time. termath of JFK's assassination. are coming and it seems best pic- scenes, with James Foley, fre- Moonlight tells the tale of inner- Portman is Oscar-nominated for ture nominees La La Land, Arriv- quent director of House of Cards city black American lives and the this film and the political intrigue of al and Hacksaw Ridge will bring directing. problems of social mobility, early sixties America is an abundant home the gongs - try to catch Much op- drugs, re- backdrop. Portman's Jackie at- them if you can. Also, for Feb, and posed to sponsibili- tempts to stabilise her family and in Oscar contention, are Jackie, bondage psy- ty and self protect her husband's legacy and Moonlight and Manchester by the chodrama discovery reputation amidst the fallout of a Sea which opens on February 3rd. but also rein a sec- country shocked and a family shak- Best Picture nominee Man- leased on the tion of en. chester by the Sea has a lot of 10th is the America Also opening on the 17th is The buzz around it - mostly regarding L E G O that is all Great Wall starring Matt Damon. Casey Affleck's Oscar-nominated Batman too often The film is a mash up of fantasy, performance for which he has al- movie. An- forgotten. war, action and popcorn adventure ready won a Golden Globe. The other sequel, The film's with a semi-real historical context. always intense and magnetic Af- of sorts, to committed The Great Wall's construction is fleck is joined by the reliably ex- the massive perform- part of the story and the film touch- cellent Kyle Chandler and 2014 film ances and es on ancient Chinese legends and is Michelle Williams in this slice of that put an its Miami said to be most expensive Chinese life film about family commit- enormous backdrop film ever made. Its multi-national ments which force Affleck's char- smile on everyone's face, if you have a power that is winning over cast and crew have made something acter Lee to face up to the demons thought everything was awesome audiences. One to look forward definitely worth seeing. Damon of his past. Its heartbreaking about the hugely enjoyable previ- to. plays one of many European merce- story and compelling central per- ous Lego movie this may float Rings, another film in the naries defending the wall from formances are said to be what your boat. With more of the ani- horror series inspired by the Jap- monsters. Yes, monsters - it sounds makes this one of the films of the mated Lego brick characters and anese original, is here to scare us great. Acclaimed Chinese director year. cityscapes, this one focuses on the to death. Lake-wet black-eyed Zhang Yimou is in charge. On the 10th in Madrid's cine- titular superhero who’s gruffly zombie schoolgirls and curses are Look out for these new films at mas is 50 Shades Darker, the voiced for laughs by Will Arnett. expected with this terrifyingly ef- the cinema on Fridays in February. sequel to the hit 2015 film based Lending their voices to staple fective horror vehicle. Also out on Enjoy, and stay warm. See you next on the book everyone was pre- Batman characters are Ralph the 10th. month. tending they'd never heard of, Fiennes as Batman's loyal Released a week later on the much less read. The sequel tells butler Alfred, Michael Cera as 17th is Jackie in which Natalie By Andrew James Ball February, 2017 - The Madrid Metropolitan 10 THE METROPOLITAN INTERVIEW MadridMetropolitan.com CHASE COMES TO TOWN

hase Masterson is fa- Taking a stand mously known for her Masterson’s belief that the Star Crole as Star Trek: Deep Trek mantra of “Infinite Diversity Space 9’s Leeta. Outspoken on in Infinite Combinations” is the Twitter and an advocate for anti- franchise’s key lesson to humani- bullying reforms, Masterson ty, which led her to create the Pop speaks to Richard Lewington Culture Hero Coalition – a foun- about typecasting, charity and pop dation she co-founded in 2013 culture’s role as a vehicle for para- that uses the universal appeal of bles and social commentary. comics, film & TV to create anti- bullying programs at pop culture “Oh boy! I would describe events, schools and communities. myself as passionate, committed “It’s aim is to take a stand against and curious”, laughs actress, bullying, racism, misogyny, cyber- singer and social advocate Chase bullying, LGBT-bullying, and Masterson as she sits down to other forms of hate, using the phe- people didn’t stop the Nazis, well right, then we can cause systemic answer the first question to her in- nomenal popularity of media to now, let’s stop the Nazis in the change.” terview with The Madrid Metro- bring justice and healing,” says U.S. and do what we would have politan to promote her appearance Masterson. done back then. It’s our duty as at this year’s CiFiMad convention humans to speak out and against To boldly go in Madrid this month. So how did it come about? injustice - and that’s what I’m do- In celebration of its 50th anni- Born February 26, 1963 in “In 2010, I heard about a 7- ing.” versary, Star Trek is set to return Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mas- year-old girl named Katie who was to television screens later this year terson's first major role came in bullied by kids in her 1st-grade A new hope after a 12-year absence. The new 1994 as Ivy Lief on American tele- class for having a Star Wars back- The concept of anti-bullying series, Star Trek: Discovery is set vision show General Hospital. She pack and water bottle. She was speaks right to Masterson’s heart. roughly a decade before the events then spent five years portraying taunted by her classmates. ‘Star “I was bullied both as a child and of the original Star Trek series. So the Bajoran Dabo girl Leeta on Wars is for boys,’ was among some as an adult – The internet can be a what hopes does Masterson have Star Trek: Deep Space Nine of the more printable things they very dangerous place and some for the new series? “My only hope (ST:DS9). She then went on to star had said to her. That evening, fans have crossed the line,” she is that it stays true to the tenants in James Kerwin's sci-fi film noir Katie returned home upset telling says referring to a legal case of of Star Trek and not try to attract a Yesterday was a lie, which she also her mother Carrie Goldman that stalking of which she was once new audience by filling it with produced, and voiced ‘Janice Em’ she no longer liked Star Wars. victim of. In 2003, A man in sexy scenes and going down to the in the animated film Robotech: Sensing that something was up, Berlin created a bogus matchmak- lowest common denominator. I The Shadow Chronicles. She also Goldman asked her daughter why, ing profile for Masterson on an hope it stays true to Gene Rodden- guest-starred in shows such as ER, and she told her what had hap- online dating service. In the pro- berry’s original vision,” she says. Sliders and The Flash. “I do feel pened earlier in the day. That file, the name ‘Chase’ was used, “I also hope the actors also realise typecast into sci-fi roles,” says evening, Goldman wrote a blog along with her photograph and that, that they stay true to them- Masterson. “When ST:DS9 was post asking female Star Wars fans home address. The man also used selves and appreciate the fans.” on the air, it was the most popular to show support for Katie. Within an email autoresponder in the Masterson can now be seen, or television show worldwide”. days, 82,000 people viewed the profile to provide her physical ad- rather heard, in the title role of Big post, with thousands giving mes- dress and telephone number in re- Finish’s Doctor Who audio spin Femme Fatal sages of experience, wisdom and sponse to queries. Masterson re- off, VIENNA. “I play an ‘impossi- In 2004 she was named one of support, including from Lucas- quested that the site remove the bly glamorous’ mercenary assas- the world's ‘50 Sexiest Women’ by film. Their story was picked up by profile; they initially refused on sin, with a heart of gold, who men's magazine Femme Fatales, Huffington Post and countless the basis that only a profile's crea- always chooses to side with the as well as ‘Favourite Science Fic- other sites, with the hashtag tor could request its removal. good guys. It’s got a lot of British tion Actress on Television’ in a TV #MayTheForceBeWithKatie. I After pressure from Masterson, humour, along with extremely rel- Guide reader's poll. More recently, made contact with Carrie, and the website ultimately agreed and evant science fiction themes. AOL named her one of the ‘Ten eventually introduced Katie to removed the profile two days later. There’s an episode about child sol- Sexiest Aliens on TV’, reporting meet Peter Meyhew. So now, little However, during the time that the diers, which is how Vienna came that ‘Masterson is regularly voted Katie who was bullied, is now profile remained online, Master- to be who she is. Other episodes the most popular guest at Star friends with the real Chewbacca! son received several sexually har- touch on the falseness of the Trek conventions’. So how does Don’t fuck with us!” laughs Mas- assing voice mail messages and a beauty industry, and another epi- she feel about this? Do fans terson proudly. fax which she found ‘highly threat- sode on hypocrisy in religion. expect her to “be” Leeta – the Goldman and Masterson ening and sexually explicit’ and We’ve gotten outstanding reviews dipsy, cute and voluptuous enter- founded the Pop Culture Anti-Bul- ‘that also threatened her son’. To — and we’re recording Season 4 tainer and are there any similari- lying Coalition, enlisted the protect herself, Masterson had to this month,” says Masterson. ties between the real Chase and United Nations Association and flee her home, live in hotels and As for her upcoming visit to her character? “Very much so,” the NOH8 Campaign as partners, travel with her son for several Madrid, Masterson says, “I’m replies Masterson. “I feel that and created the first-ever panel on months. “Luckily, I’ve had fewer really looking forward to it. I was there was a lot of me in Leeta, but ending bullying at a pop culture than 10 incidents where I’ve had about 6 years old when I last came there’s truly so much more to me. convention. The coalition kicked to tell fans to not get too close”, to Spain and it really impressed I’m grateful to have had the op- off their work with an event fea- says Masterson. upon me a beautiful sense of sim- portunity to show that in real life turing its partners, along with the Masterson flies into Madrid hot pático there.” “Who knows, I just and in other roles I’ve done. Leeta Anti-Defamation League, Girl on the heals from a meeting with may never come back!” was very compassionate and really Scouts of America among others. UNESCO in Paris of which she is a stood up for justice and that is one Masterson’s work on the coalition commissioner. Of this, she says Chase Masterson joins Star thing that we have in common. has since led her to serve on the that “Pop culture is important be- Wars’ Mary Oyaya, David M. San- I’m more grounded than Leeta advisory board of the United Na- cause it’s a language that everyone tana and Dermot Crowley at the and I think there’s more depth to tions in San Diego. speaks. Superman stands up for CiFiMad Convention on 24, 25 & me than what she was able to So, would public service be on people, not only because he has 26 of February. Hotel Las Provin- show on screen. But it is her com- the cards for Masterson? “You powers, but because others don’t. cias, Calle Zaragoza 2, Fuen- passion that people can relate to. know, I get asked this a lot and On the other hand, Anakin Sky- labrada, Madrid. (Cercanias: La That’s why she was a well-loved I’ve never had a desire to go into walker also had the same chance Serna). character and I do try to include politics. I know I will make a sig- to do good in the universe. It’s that into everything I do, because nificant difference helming this basic to say, but lessons in which Tickets from €5. that’s where my heart lives.” coalition. I want to focus on countless kids worldwide can do making the next generation social- good, relate to nearly culture. Kids www.cifimad.wordpress.com ly active, so I’ll keep my focus are still malleable, if we do this there. We often wondered why By Richard Lewington February, 2017 - The Madrid Metropolitan MadridMetropolitan.com GOING OUT 11 EAT OUT WITH VALENTINA: A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO TAPAS EATING FOR FREE!

t is said that Madrid has more bars than tone in which it is spoken appeared to be the tion owners have kept this place in line with its any other city in Europe and I have main issues to face and to do so head on! I roots offering an abundance of options includ- Ioften wondered how that many can asked the group for some recommendations of ing boquerones and possibly survive. where to head to and I set out to integrate mejillones to name The answer I assume must partly be that myself as a local ( albeit with my limited Span- but a few. Madrileños are a socialable lot who meet out ish helpfully aided by the team at AIL “ Locos more than entertain in. The aperitivo is a firm for Español” www.ail.com) My top tips! fixture any day of the week and they do seem I set to work. to spend a lot of time in one bar or another. On After visiting many suggested places, I de- 1. You order a the other hand if bar owners are supposed to cided on four must-visit eateries for the best drink in a bar and provide a tapa or two with every drink ordered free tapas within walking distance of each you are not given the economics become even more blurry. Or other to make a nice paseo any time of the day! anything to accom- so it would seem. La Tintoreria – Calle Espoz y Mina 19 pany your drink: When I arrived in Madrid five short A modern-twist on a traditional Spanish ¡Perdona! ¿Podrías months ago and was given a plate of crisps I restaurant and bar of- traerme algo de thought it was great. Coming from the UK the fering a variety dishes picar? (Excuse me, idea that you might be given anything for free in an inviting and could you bring was a pleasant surprise. After a little while I comfortable environ- something to nibble?) realised my fellow patrons where being given ment. You will expect to considerably better tapas and bigger portions receive dishes such 2.You are now ordering your second drink – they had croquetas and tortilla and other huevos rotos, pinchos and they bring you the same tapa as last time goodies and I was always with the crisps - de lomo amongst and you would like something different: ¡Per- could it be that this was because they thought I many others made dona! ¿Tienes otra cosa? (Excuse me, do you was a tourist and were waiting for me to order freshly that day have something else?) from the tourist “ tapas menu”? As a newcom- Matador – Calle de er to Madrid who la Cruz 39 3. You are allergic or do not like the tapa apart from every- If you like Jamón they have given you and would like to ask for thing else ( then this is your place. Without a kitchen on something different: ¡Disculpa! Soy alérgico a language/culture site, all of their tapas is prepared at home in- esto, ¿podrías traerme otra cosa? (Excuse me, etc) just didn’t cluding their Tortilla. Enjoy freshly sliced Ser- I am allergic to this, could you bring me some- know where to rano ham from one of their many hanging thing else?) begin other than to cured legs along with cheeses and other cuts of accept what had cold meat with your drink. ● Try to avoid busy times. been given when I Toma Jamon – Calle de Cava Baja 10 ● Stay away from tourist areas went out in the Located on a popular street of bars, this ● Order a caña instead of a jarra (You will centre of town and place has certainly some competition. Howev- finish a caña quickly and more likely to I made it my chal- er when you are greeted with a smile and order another!) lenge to overcome given dishes such as pimientos de pardron and ● Always wait for your drink and tapa to this. tortilla with your drink in a relaxing environ- arrive before ordering any food off the I had earlier set ment, you know you made the right decision. menu. up my own facebook group - Eat Out Madrid El Anciano Rey de los vinos – Calle de ● Do not be afraid to ask. to get opinions and insights to the gastronom- Bailén 19 ● Create relationships with your favourite ic heart of Madrid and I reached out to them to If you like the idea of choosing which aperi- places, trust me they will remember you! find out their views and it was a common view tivo you would like to have with your drink, that many places in the centre saw them as then this is perfect choice. Located opposite By Valentina Ruffoni tourists who didn’t warrant their complimen- the Almundena Cathedral, you might expect tary fayre. That and an inability to breach the that this would be full of tourists - you could language barrier and just as importantly the not be further from the truth. Fourth genera-

RECIPE CHICKEN AND CHORIZO HOT POT ( SERVES 6 ) - BY JEMIMA BUTLER

his is a great recipe for these cold winter months as it is a one METHOD pot dish where you put all the ingredients in at once and leave Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Pour a tbsp of oil on the base of Tit in the oven until ready. The idea is based on combining pota- oven proof gratin dish about a 1.5-litre – in Madrid you can find some toes ‘Lyonnaise’ and ‘Pommes Anna’ (the main difference between the lovely earthen ware dishes which are perfect for this. two is that the first requires layered potatoes with onion and olive oil Spread a layer of the thinly sliced potatoes on the bottom of your and whilst second is layered potatoes with butter and seasoning). Then dish. Sprinkle on some salt and pepper. Then on top, layer some thinly just add roasted meat on top. sliced onions and then another layer of thinly sliced potatoes followed by (A summer version is to have layer sliced aubergine, peppers and a little more salt and pepper and a glug of the oil. Then add a layer of the courgettes between the potatoes). leeks and the slices of chorizo then more spuds and lay the bay leaves between the layers. INGREDIENTS: Continue layering until you have used all your vegetables up adding 1 kilo of potatoes – thinly sliced in the garlic here. Pour the stock over. 1 large onion – thinly sliced Lay the chicken pieces on top - sprinkle with salt and pepper and a 2 garlic cloves – squished with the back of a large knife drizzle of olive oil and bake for 50-60 minutes until the potatoes are 1 leek – chopped into chunks cooked and the top of the chicken and potatoes are golden and crisp. 3 sprigs of Thyme Good tip: If you have any left over gravy 2 bay leaves from a roast you can use it up here, add it to 3 tbls olive oil Butlers Catering your stock or even mix up the gravy, wine and 6 chicken pieces on the bone stock to make up a yummy tasty concoction 2 fresh chorizos – sliced on the diag- Whatever your event, you’ll want the personal for your chicken to be basted in and your veg- onal touch. etables to soak up. If you are multiplying just 400 mls chicken stock A mother and daughter business that for 40 years make sure the veggies are covered with liquid. A couple of glugs of white wine has been delivering the best in Madrid and London. Best served with steamed green beans and Salt and pepper washed down with Garnacha Centenaria 2014 www.butlerscatering.net – Coto de Hayas February, 2017 - The Madrid Metropolitan 12 SPORT MadridMetropolitan.com IRISH TAOISEACH MEETS THE MIGHTY HARPS

ust as in Spain, football is a The Harps boast a very important part of strong Spanish contin- JIrish life. The Irish Presi- gent including Javier dent was president of Galway Vincente, who played United before becoming head of in Ireland and went on state and the Taoiseach Enda to become the club Kenny, also takes a hand in run- president and now ning a club. However it is not represents the team soccer but Gaelic football (G.A.A) for Gaelic Games Eu- which is played in every town in rope. The Harps were Ireland and thanks to emigrants, founded in 2004 by all over the world too, which Martina Rooney, counts. Lorcan Kennedy, Evan Here in Madrid, the mighty Lester, Iván Garcia Madrid Harps G.A.A. team has over San Juan, Barry a 100 members and fields two Hughes and Michael women´s, two men´s as well as a Jordan and since its youth team. early games playing in Visiting the Spanish capital in the Retiro Park are January, An Taoiseach Enda Kenny now firmly established took time to visit the Primark flag- leaders in the Penin- ship store on Gran Via as well as sular G.A.A scene. present Spanish prime minister From Left to Right: Javier Vincente, James Keaney, An Taoiseach Mariano Rajoy with a personalised By Morgan Fagg Enda Kenny T.D. and Keith Curran. Photo by Morgan Fagg. Galician G.A.A. jersey.

RAMPANT REAL BREAK BARCA UNBEATEN RECORD

t was a fantastic start to rope's premier competition since the year for Real Madrid, AC Milan in 1990 by welcoming Ias they broke Barcelona's Napoli to the Bernabeu on 15th Feb- Spanish record for consecutive ruary for the first leg, before travel- matches unbeaten in all competi- ling to Naples on 7th March for the tions. The record had been set by return fixture. Meanwhile, Atletico Barcelona last year and had stood will travel to face Bayer Leverkusen at 39 matches. However, it has for the first leg on 21st February. only taken Real Madrid 10 Stepping away from football, this months to break that mark with month also sees the return of the the record breaking game being a Six Nations Rugby Championship pulsating 3-3 draw away from gave Sevilla a 2-1 win, including a form has continued to be incon- and although Spain are still some home against Sevilla in the Copa Sergio Ramos own goal coming sistent with 2 victories and 2 way off the level required to enter del Rey. It was a match marred by just days after he had riled up the draws this month. Atletico find the tournament, they will begin controversy as Sergio Ramos was Sevilla crowd. The month was to themselves 10 points behind their their attempts to qualify for the targeted by some sections of the take a further turn for the word cross-city rivals in the league 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. home support for abuse on his for Real just 10 days later as they having played a game less than The Rugby Europe Championship return to Seville, his home city. were eliminated in the Quarter Real. represents the second-tier of inter- With 80 minutes gone it had Final by way of a 4-3 aggregate The third Madrid side, CD national rugby in Europe. Like the seemed as though Real would be defeat by Celta Vigo, ending Leganes, will visit the Camp Nou Six Nations, the Championship also destined to share the record with hopes of a Real treble of La Liga, for the first time in their history contains six nations; Georgia, Rus- Barca as they trailed Sevilla 3-1. Cup, and Champions League on 19th February. It will be an- sia, Spain, Romania, Belgium and However, Real were awarded a glory. They have since got their other day to remember for the cu- Germany. With Georgia having al- penalty in the 83rd minute which league campaign back on track cumber growers of Leganes in ready qualified for the World Cup, Ramos coolly slotted away, with wins over Malaga and Real their first season in the top-flight. Spain will be hoping at the very Ramos then seemed to incite the Sociedad and remain 4 points Although fighting a relegation least to secure themselves a Playoff crowd by raising his hands to his clear of both Barcelona and Sevil- battle, Leganes, who are 17th in spot against a side from Oceania, ears in front of the Sevilla Ultras. la at the top of La Liga, having the table, will be optimistic of with qualification on the line. Spain Karim Benzema then equalised also played a game less than their maintaining their place in La play the majority of their home deep into injury to give Real the rivals. Liga. The clash with fellow relega- games at the Estadio Nacional Com- result they needed to break the While Real fans lament their tion strugglers, Sporting Gijon on plutense, right here in Madrid and record. cup exit, across the city, Atletico 12th February will be a crucial will be aiming to capitalise on the The joy of setting a new record Madrid celebrated progressing to game for the Madrid side. experience of qualification for the of 40 matches unbeaten was the Semi-Final with a 5-2 aggre- February also brings us the Olympic Rugby Sevens tournament short-lived for Real though, as gate win over Eibar. With the return of the UEFA Champions in Brazil to qualify for their second they then lost their next game in league seemingly out of reach for League with both Real Madrid Rugby World Cup. the league to a Sevilla side looking Atleti this season, it seems likely and Atletico Madrid in action this to avenge their cup elimination. their focus will shift towards month. Real restart their bid to Two goals in the last 5 minutes Europe and the cup. Their league become the first side to retain Eu- February, 2017 - The Madrid Metropolitan MadridMetropolitan.com SHOWS 13

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SPECTRUM Madrid Business Lunch, Thursday 23 February, 2pm for 2.30pm start. A networking event within the Eng- lish-speaking business communities in Europe. Newcomers welcome! Rooftop Terrace, Luxury Suites, C/ Alcalá, 57. (25€ for lunch & drinks). Information: [email protected] & conor.macsherry@spectrum ifa.com

MADRIDBABEL LANGUAGE EXCHANGE EVERY WEDNESDAY 20:30 to 0:30 & EVERY SUNDAY 19:00 to 0:00 at La Excéntrica (Calle de Las Fuent- es 10 - Metro Ópera). www.madridbabel.weebly.com

InterNations Discover the largest Expat Community worldwide! Connect with other expats in your city and join exciting events & groups! www.internations.org

Madrid Nightlife The best of Madrid nightlife from the people who know – www.madridnightlife.com

JOBS Madrid Metropolitan is looking for interns with an interest in writing, re- search and marketing. [email protected]

Inglés International. Looking for CELTA qualified TEFL teachers with 2 years’ min experience: [email protected]

Clases de Inglés

ELITE ENGLISH - Professional preparation for professionals.Business Eng- lish to improve presentations, prepare for interviews, translations, etc. Infor- mation and quotes: 690937115 Business English Classes (Face-to-face and Telephone), Translations from Spanish to English, Composer. (https://soundcloud.com/user-340590396) Phil Fisher - 676 789 871 | [email protected]

Private English classes in the centre of Madrid (Metros Banco de España/Chueca). I'm a native speaker and Cambridge qualified. Whatsapp or phone 633561898 James. www.englishteacheronline.es

Qualified TEFL English teacher with experience. I will be starting classes for groups on Saturdays beginning in February for students of any level. Prices are reasonable for groups of 4 to 6 pupils. Please contact me on 629606993 or by email [email protected]