INTERVIEW: Praesidus Watch Co. at the Windup Watch Fair
If you are a lover of fine watches, you will appreciate our chat about the origin of Praesidus Watch Co., whom we met at the Windup Watch Fair in San Francisco.
The Windup Watch Fair is a three-day-long shopping event that brings watch brands and customers together in a cool and engaging setting. It features over 60 brands and their products from around the world in the newly opened Gateway Pavilion at Fort Mason
Ibiza’s TEATRO PEREYRA Reopens as State of the Art Theater with Updated Design
After a 16-year restoration, Ibiza’s Cultural Heritage Site and historic Teatro Pereyra is to reopen on its 125th anniversary, and is now completely a state-of-the-art venue for performances and live music on the Island.
Originally conceived as a French-inspired theatre constructed in 1899, Pereyra is a 19th-century theatre equipped with 21st-century technology. Its design features a semi-circular configuration with a spacious stage equipped with three hydraulic platforms and a microphoned floor to accommodate flamenco performances. The orchestra area comprises 256 movable seats, forming the central space, surrounded by 54 boxes on two levels. The upper area houses the theatre’s most informal space, known as ‘es Galliner‘. In addition, there will be a Meyer Sound surround sound system and state-of-the-art visual technology, providing an immersive experience under the artistic direction of musician and composer Nacho Cano.
Following a painstaking restoration, Teatro Pereyra is poised to reassert its position as the social and cultural hub of Ibiza. The restored theatre aims to become the ultimate destination for live music lovers in Ibiza, and includes a beautiful cocktail bar & lounge. The iconic theatre stands as a symbol of Ibiza’s bohemian identity and holds immense cultural, historical, and architectural value in the Balearic Islands.
The years of rehabilitation work has been necessary to restore this building of late 19th-century French design to its original splendor, designated as a Cultural Heritage Site (BIC) by the regional government. Meticulous restoration efforts have preserved the unique period features, transforming the space into a cutting-edge live music and entertainment venue. The historical venue will host a year-round program of interdisciplinary events, in line with its original conception, including cinema, performing arts, concerts, and more featuring both international and local artists.
Pedro Matutes Barceló, Pereyra’s owner, explains: “We intend to revive the traditional spirit of the theatre, serving as a communal space for both locals and visitors to mingle, allowing people from all walks of life to connect and indulge in a rich array of cultural and leisure pursuits. Teatro Pereyra will meet the demand for an authentic and original venue befitting an establishment with 125 years of heritage. Furthermore, our prime location in the historic district, nestled at the foot of Ibiza’s ancient walls, adds to the charm.” With 125 years of heritage, Teatro Pereyra has been transformed into a new state-of-the-art theatre and live music venue for the Island.
Teatro Pereyra
Address: Calle del Comte del Roselló 3 07800 Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain
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Don’t Decorate that Tree until You’ve read French Country Cottage Christmas
You may think that you’ve got a some good ideas and track record on decorating your Christmas tree, but you might want to wait until you take a look at the new book called French Country Cottage Christmas: Inspiration for a Beautiful and Festive Holiday. This coffee table book is full of beautiful photographs that will inspire you in ways that you’ve never never considered, as well as provides tips and techniques on how to make it all happen.
Written by stylist, photographer, and French Country Cottage blogger, Courtney Allison, this tastemaker has brought French country style to the United States in other publications, but this is the first one that is specifically for the Christmas holidays. Even more specifically, it is the first one that is over 80% just about decorating your tree (the other 20% is about entertaining, recipes, and setting your table for those holiday dinners).
Considering the amount of people that she thanks in the credits, it is clear that Courtney put her heart and soul into this tome. Not only does she decorate many of the pictured trees, or maybe even all, she also had a good number of them shipped to Paris from the United States for placement in that true French setting. That’s reflected in both authenticity and accuracy when it comes to her French styled trees.
We’re also impressed that the book is a hardcover, which means it’s durable, and it doesn’t have a paper jacket, which means you can handle it a lot without tearing any important pages. Because you’re going to want to keep flipping through this photo book for decorating inspiration before, during, and after the holidays.
Published by Gibbs Smith, find it on Amazon here:
French Country Cottage Christmas
