This week’s ‘Only in the DR’ was taken from the BB (Blackberry) profile photo of my beloved Philip Silvestri, who cannot remember the origin of the photo – but as it portrays such a classic ‘Only in the DR’ we couldn’t reisit sharing it with you!
Monthly Archives: May 2011
Posted inAltos de Chavon, Celebs, Concerts, Events and Activities, Headline, Lifestyle, Local News, Upcoming
Confirmed: Alejandro Fernandez ‘El Potrillo’ is coming to Chavón!
UPDATE: Monday 6th June, 10am – We have literally just heard that this concert has been ‘postponed’ until the end of August, as soon as we know more we will let you know! It’s true! Mariachi-singing Mexican Alejandro Fernandez will be performing in the great Altos de Chavón Amphitheatre really soon – on Saturday the […]
Posted inAltos de Chavon, Art and Culture, Events and Activities, Featured, Local News, Upcoming
The Abraham Lincoln School Art Exhibit opens this Friday 3rd of June!
This Friday the 3rd of June the Abraham Lincoln School pupils, parents and teachers will be celebrating the opening of their annual Art Exhibit in the Altos de Chavon main art gallery.
Posted inCasa de Campo Resort, Featured, Lifestyle, Local News, Marina Casa de Campo, Shopping
Scotiabank opening soon in the Marina!
Scotiabank, on of the largest financial institutions in North American is preparing to open a new branch in the Marina Casa de Campo within the Casa de Campo resort in La Romana.
Posted inAltos de Chavon, Art and Culture, Bars and Nightlife, Casa de Campo Resort, Dining, Food & Drinks, Local News
This Week in Casa: May 30th – June 5th
This week in Casa de Campo is calm, there are just a few things to do – which means we can finally recover from all the fun and partying we have enjoyed over the last few weeks!
Posted inBeyond Casa, Dominican Republic, Explore La Romana, Featured, Lifestyle, Local News
Big Smiles all around at the Fundacion MIR schools!
From Monday the 9th of May through to Friday the 13th, the Fundacion MIR received a group of dentists from New York, who spent the week treating the teeth of the children of the Fundacion MIR schools.
Posted inAltos de Chavon, Bars and Nightlife, Casa de Campo Living, Events and Activities, Featured, Food & Drinks, Local News, Upcoming
Bazaar Primavera: PHOTOS of the fun times!
The Bazaar Primavera in Altos de Chavón took place on Saturday the 14th of May and despite a little rain which abrubtly ended my winning streak at the Black Jack table it was a great day and here I bring you the final 100 photos of the festivities!
Posted inAltos de Chavon, Art and Culture, Dominican Republic, Lifestyle, Local News
Photo of the Week: Vultures on the prowl!
I’ve heard and I’ve been told that there are vultures in Altos de Chavón and this week for the first time I actually saw them – and here is the photo to prove it!
Posted inDominican Republic, Headline, Lifestyle, Local News
Feliz Día de las Madres! Happy Mothers Day!
Happy Mothers Day! Feliz Día de las Madres!
Posted inBeyond Casa, Dominican Republic, Events and Activities, Explore La Romana, Lifestyle, Local News, Upcoming
The 1st Annual Interior Design Show in Santo Domingo
From the 9th to the 12th of June, the 1st annual Interior Design Show in the Dominican Republic will be celebrated in Santo Domingo and YOU are invited to come and admire, test and buy the very best Interior Design solutions the Dominican Republic has to offer! (Nota de prensa en Español debajo.)
Posted inAltos de Chavon, Art and Culture, Dominican Republic, Events and Activities, Lifestyle, Local News, Upcoming
La Escuela de Diseño presenta el desfile Estilo 2011 ‘La Ruta de Seda’
Fue celebrado recientemente en el Centro de Convenciones de Casa de Campo, La Romana, el desfile de los estudiantes de la carrera de Diseño de Moda, de La Escuela de Diseño Estilo 2011/La Ruta de la Seda.