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Foku Musikala 5 - Xalbadoren Heriotzean
This week’s Foku Musikala includes Xalbadoren Herriotzean for your enjoyment.
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Film of the Month: Igelak
This month’s film in the NABO Filmategia is Igelak. This 2016 film is a comedy that tells the story of Pello, a bank employee, who is charged with fraud. To see the film trailer, click here.
Also featured on the NABO website are excerpts from documentaries done by Orson Welles in 1955, for the BBC. The series entitled, “Around the World with Orson Welles,” included a series of 26 segments, that were filmed in about a week each. The excerpts featured on the NABO website, focus on the Basque Country and were mainly filmed in Iparralde. The entire series is also available on Amazon for purchase.
Noriega Hotel in Bakersfield to Close After 89 Years
After an 89-year run, we were saddened to hear that the Noriega Hotel Basque Restaurant in Bakersfield will not reopen after its closure due to the Coronavirus. Founded in 1893, by Faustino Noriega and Fernando Etcheverry, and managed since 1931 by the Elizalde family, it was the recipient of the Best Classic Restaurant in the United States award by the James Beard Foundation in 2011. It was also the site for many family get-togethers for local Basques, as well as others from the surrounding areas. Many from NABO were also fortunate to gather there last year on the occasion of the NABO convention hosted by the Kern County Basque Club. The LA Times even reported on the closure. On behalf of everyone at NABO, we thank everyone involved with this historic establishment over the years and wish you all the best in your future. Eskerrik asko, mila esker bihotz bihotzetik!
Other Quarentine Entertainment Options
Since many folks are still spending a lot of time at home, we also wanted to share this article from EuskalKultura.eus that includes several Basque films, and shows, on various digital platforms, including Netflix, for your viewing pleasure. On egin!
4/30/2020
