Esther Schweins Reads for Charity at Bodega Binivista

Esther Schweins Reads for Charity at Bodega Binivista

An evening reading in support of the Aspace Foundation, with a welcome drink

This Saturday evening at 6:00 pm a small bodega on the island will fill with voices, footsteps on gravel and the soft clinking of glasses: Esther Schweins will be a guest and read from a novel that raises questions about closeness and distance. The actress, who has lived in Mallorca for several years, announced the reading as a benefit event in support of the Aspace Foundation; admission costs €50 plus booking fees and includes a welcome drink. Tickets are available online via Eventbrite or at the door.

Those who have spent time on Mallorca in recent years may have already seen Schweins at occasional public appearances: reserved but present at cultural evenings, openings and two television projects that brought her back in front of the camera. She has lived on the island with her children since 2008; private hardships — the loss of her partner in 2017 — have led her to be more selective about public appearances. That makes evenings like this even more special: an audience that often knows both sides, the well-known artist and the woman who has built a home here.

The featured book is called 'The Mathematics of Nina Gluckstein' and is by Esther Vilar. It is not a light comedy but a text that plays with a clear thesis: relationships cannot simply be added up, and closeness sometimes requires a certain distance. The protagonist experiments with a method to influence the intimate balance by not revealing everything. Those familiar with the book know that it aims to be more than a love story; the reading provokes reflection about attachment, roles and personal expectations.

For the island community, an evening like this is more than literary: events in small spaces bring people together. You meet neighbors, expats, newcomers and Mallorcans, hear different accents and experience how culture has a tangible effect here. In a bodega, where olive oil and wine bottles twinkle on the shelves, the reading will have a less formal tone than in a large hall. The welcome drink and the familiar atmosphere invite attendees to stay after the reading, join conversations and support the foundation.

Those planning to attend should allow some extra time: arriving early secures a seat near the readers and allows for a relaxed start to the evening. It's also worth bringing a copy of the book or buying one on site; short conversations about passages often arise after evenings like this, and a signature is not out of the question. Above all, the purpose is clear: the Aspace Foundation receives support for its work with people who depend on specialized care.

In the end, the image remains of a mild island evening: the light slowly sinking lower, the aroma of coffee or red wine, the murmur of guests. Events like this show how culture and social engagement come together in Mallorca. For anyone who loves literature and wants to do something good, this Saturday offers a simple opportunity — and for the island community a small, welcome moment of togetherness.