In a recent qualifying round hosted at the Eloncio Mercedes Coliseum right here in La Romana, four different countries came together to compete for a spot in the FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship 2014 that will take place in Italy from the 23rd of September to the 12th of October.
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Posted inFeatured, Headline, Hogar del Nino, Philanthrophy
Xioma and Xiomara break ground on PBO’s new daycare for 1000 children!
Yet another story of an incredible mother-daughter team! Xioma Matos and Xiomara Menendez, who together run the Patronato Bénefico Oriental and the Hogar del Niño charities, have just launched yet another project – a new daycare center for 1,000 children!
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Nicole Dickson: “My mother has always been by my side, I’m her #1 fan”
Nicole Dickson is the daughter of Vivian Dickson-Morato. Growing up in Casa de Campo, Nicole watched as her mother expertly balanced the demands of her job as executive assistant to Claudio Silvestri, president of Casa de Campo, with raising a family. Today a mother herself, as well as the manager of the Emilio Robba Art […]
Posted inCasa de Campo Resort, Costasur Dominicana, Events and Activities, Headline, Local News, Upcoming
Dueños 2014 dates announced
We are glad to bring you some excellent news! The dates for one of our favorite annual events have been announced. The celebration hosted by Costasur and Casa de Campo for the Casa de Campo villa owners, “Dueños 2014”, will be held from the 14th to the 15th of November.
Posted inArt and Culture, República Dominicana @es, Destacados, Titulares, Estilo de Vida, Noticias Locales
Muñecas Limé – a symbol of Dominican culture
Muñecas Limé. You find them everywhere, beautiful, elegantly dressed, perfectly sculptured, and a true icon of Dominican culture, but do you know the story behind these “faceless dolls” and why they are faceless?
Posted inAltos de Chavon, Art and Culture, Events and Activities, Featured, Local News, Upcoming
Art workshop “Romana in Colors” painting inspired by Casa de Campo beauty
With such beautiful scenery surrounding us in Casa de Campo it is inevitable to want to simply grab a paintbrush and paint it all. Of course we are then reminded that we don’t really know how to do that and drop the matter altogether… However this summer, the opportunity was given to many to learn […]
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Marina Casa de Campo new movies and times: Aug. 22nd – 29th
Action movie 2 Guns has arrived at the Marina Casa de Campo! Still playing are The Smurfs 2, Quien Manda and The Internship. 2 Guns [view trailer, view review] A DEA agent and a naval intelligence officer find themselves on the run after a botched attempt to infiltrate a drug cartel. While fleeing, they learn the […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Casa de Campo Living, Featured, Headline
David Maler, a Casa de Campo star in Argentina
Born and raised in Casa de Campo, David Maler, son of beloved Casa de Campo artist Leopoldo Maler, is currently taking the Argentinian film and theatre industry by storm… and having just announced his engagement to Dominican actress and rising star, Nashla Bogaert, we thought now would be a great time to get to know him […]
Posted inBeyond Casa, Events and Activities, Lifestyle, Upcoming
San Rafael de Yuma’s unique celebration of Father’s Day
Everybody has different ways and traditions to celebrate Father’s Day. This year the Cultural Club of Dr. Evangelina Rodríguez Perozo prepared something special for all fathers and their families of the La Altagracia area. This club, which works in improving the development of education, health and recreation facilities for the youth of San Rafael de […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Fashion, Featured, La Romana Country Club, Lifestyle, Local News, Shopping
Shopping time! – 40% off summer sale at Cabana!
Summer is still not over, but chances are you are already tired of all your summer clothes… in which case the fact that Cabana fashion boutique currently has a 40% off summer sale is great news! And the perfect excuse to shop (as if we need one!) This amazing sale will run “until stocks last” […]
Posted inAltos de Chavon, Art and Culture, Concerts, Featured, Local News, Upcoming
Today is the Altos de Chavon Amphitheatre’s 31st Anniversary!
Congratulations to the theatre we love so much! The Altos de Chavón amphiteatre, stage to the greats, turns 31 today, the 20th of August!