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JAZZ TAPAS with MELISSA & COSTAS

Wednesday 27 February 7pm

Anavargos Tavern Paphos

Tickets: €25 including tapas dinner with proceeds to the Paphos Music Lovers fund to support local arts projects. Presented as part of NewYear/FreshJazz, organised by Paphos Music Lovers.

Box Office Reservations: Derek Tel: 99078018, Anavargos Taverna Tel: 99818479. Presented as part of NewYear/FreshJazz series of fundraising events to support local arts projects, organised by Paphos Music Lovers.

Melissa Williams and Costas Chekmak perform a variety of jazz and blues with songs from Randy Crawford, George Benson, Al Jarreau, Nina Simone, Etta James Robbin Ford, Sade and Gary Moore. Their show features songs such as: Give Me The Night, Mornin, You might Need Somebody, Your Love Is King, Is It A Crime, The Story Of The Blues, Still Got The Blues, I Would Rather Go Blind, Please Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood and I Put A Spell On You.

Anavargos Taverna Tapas Meze has been completely refurbished under new ownership. Originally built as a school house in 1706, it is one of the oldest building in Anavargos village and was once the centre of the community. We have outdoor seating for the glorious and plentiful warm evenings and a real log fire for the colder evenings too. Chef works tirelessly to deliver a range of delicious tapas, drawing upon flavours and cuisines from around the Mediterranean, including dishes suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Individual tapas dishes can be chosen from our extensive menu to create a meze with a twist. Chef is always on hand to talk you through the menu and help create the perfect combination. Owner Andre is a fantastic singer and often picks up the microphone to liven things up! Like our page for the latest event information to make sure you don’t miss anything. We look forward to welcoming you soon and showing you a fantastic evening!

Directions: On the road down past HomeMarket DIY you then pass the Central Post Office on your right and almost opposite (before the turning to the General Hospital) by a small church on your left, turn sharp left signposted to Anavargos and just follow the road straight back up into Anavargos Village. The Taverna is on your right and there is car parking outside. From the duel carriageway roundabout you go past the turning to the general hospital and take the next right by the small church signposted to Anavargos and just follow the road straight back up into Anavargos Village. The Taverna is on your right and there is car parking outside. ANAVARGOS TAVERNA, 70 Anavargou Avenue, Anavargos, Paphos. Tel: 99818479.

SWING INTO SPRING with PAPHOS BIG BAND

With special guest Ian G plus a swing/rock’n’roll DJ

The Grand Finale of the NewYear/FreshJazz Festival

Friday 1 March 7.30pm

Pentaras Hall Paphos

Tickets: €35 including welcome drink and interval platter. Presented as part of NewYear/FreshJazz, organised by Paphos Music Lovers.

Box Office: Tel: 99136289

The Paphos Big Band is a 16-piece big band playing music from the great American song book of the 1940’s thru to the 1970’s in the style of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Woody Herman et al and featuring many of the singing hits of Frank Sinatra who in his day sang with all of these bands and many more. The band was formed by David Locke in collaboration with Cyprus’s leading jazz pianist George Morfitis as musical director and by virtue of the sponsorship and motivation of Sergei Polivar (our very own Sinatra!) had its premier performance in December 2017 at the Minthis Hills Golf Club. The band has a great line-up of five saxes, four trumpets and four trombones, a swinging rhythm section and the Sinatra vibe. At present the band has a cross section of musicians of all ages from 70’s down to 15! Part of the objective is to introduce and train young musicians. To this end there are three young Cypriots still studying at school playing saxes and trombones. The band also has a number of qualified Cypriot music teachers integrated into the band to assist with the bands’ development. The Paphos Big Band is seen as long-term music project demonstrating European co-operation and bringing a new musical experience to Cyprus.

Ian G is primarily known for rock but nonetheless began his musical career aged 15 as guitarist in a big band playing Count Basie and Duke Ellington tunes. His paired-down jazz guitar owes much to the octave style of Wes Montgomery while vocally he draws upon BB King, Tony Bennett, Al Jarreau Chet Baker & Van Morrison among others.

Directions: Between Paphos and Peyia on the coast road. PENTARAS HALL, Tombs of the Kings Road, Chlorakas, Paphos. Tel: 26271130.

Route:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1QAlWZDwg_6WdMBYmpSsf-V5Bk48&usp=sharing

This is an ADULTS ONLY event. Only for people above 18 years of age.

This is a difficult trail. 50% of the route is on a goat trail.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8skJ13I1rQ

Aim of the event is to get outside feel free and connect with the elements. It is a 2 day trekking event with a backpack and camping, 1 night covering a distance of only 20km on a nature trail carrying a backpack. The scenery of the area is beautiful...:)

It is a free and open event and anyone is welcome to come along...However anyone who comes, comes at their own risk is and responsible for themselves.

The experience you will gain by being outside in nature and being totally dependent on yourself and your gear is something that must be experienced.

Contact Andros / Andrew on 99553043 for further details.

Meeting Point:
Baths of Aphrodite parking area

Route:
Baths of Aphrodite parking area > Smiggies > Lara > Agios Kononas Church > Baths of Aphrodite parking area - Circular Route.

Times:
Start: 09:00am Saturday @ Baths of Aphrodite parking area
Finish: Sunday at 14:00pm maximum on Sunday @ Baths of Aphrodite parking area.

Breaks:
- there will 10 minutes break every 50 minutes.
- locations and times of breaks for rest and lunch will be announced on the day.
- breaks will be changed on the day according to the speed and distance we are covering.

Water:
- bring your own water for 30 hours - minimum 2 x 1.5 liters

Food:
- each person brings their own food and eats whenever they want.


Recommended Gear:

1. Boots for hiking or walking
2. Backpack 40-65 liter capacity
3. Tent light one person or bivi bag
4. Sleeping bag
5. Sleeping mat
6. Torch head lamp
7. waterproof rain jacket or plastic poncho
8. Water: 3 x 1.5 liters = 4.5 liters total
9. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner for 32 hours
10. Clothes: 2 pairs underwear, 2 pairs socks, 1 extra pants, 2 extra T-shirts, 2 windproof top, 1 hat, 1 Gloves
11. One pocket knife
12. soap and toiletries
13. eating utensils: spoon, fork, cup, bowel
14. 1 water bottle or camelback
15. toilet paper or baby wipes
16. simple compass
17. personal First Aid kit
18. Whistle
19. Portable Camping Stove (if you need to cook your food)
20. One multi-tool (additional but not necessary)