The Fundacion Lirio del Valle is a charity project which was started only a year ago, but since then has already improved the lives of many poor children in La Romana. The foundation was founded by Anna Maria Pla and Rosario Volquez, who with a mixed group of Dominican and Spanish volunteers began working to […]
Author Archives: Rebecca Silvestri
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Only in the DR: A ‘REAL STATE!’
This week’s ‘Only in the DR’ post was sent to me by Philip Silvestri, taken from his mobile phone in Santo Domingo.The photograph shows a Real Estate office called ‘Montesino, Real State.’
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Daddy Yankee in the Altos de Chavon Amphitheater – ticket prices
Daddy Yankee is coming! The great regeatton artist Daddy Yankee, will be performing in concert at the Altos de Chavon Amphitheater on Saturday the 3rd of April in a production brought to you by PRAIA & BRAVO ENTERTAINMENT.
Posted inBeyond Casa, Dining, Events and Activities, Explore La Romana, Featured, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle, Upcoming
Andaluz Tapas Bar y Más: Special Promotional Nights with FREE appetizers!
Andaluz Tapas Bar y Más is a wonderful new restaurant in La Romana, which is quickly gaining a reputation for serving great food and drinks in a relaxing and fun atmosphere.
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Cafe de La Leche: March 2010
Last Friday the 5th of March, Mapi Avanzini opened her house and welcomed the ladies of Casa de Campo to join her for this month’s Cafe de La Leche.
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The Magical Splendor for Life Gala – all the ultra-glamorous details..
It’s finally here! The Fundacion MIR’s ‘Magical Splendor for Life’ fundraising weekend is THIS weekend – with special fundraising activities starting THIS Thursday the 11th of March.
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Carnaval en Casa – announcing the prizewinners….
The votes have been counted and the results of our Carnaval en Casa costume competition are in …..
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The 5th Annual McDaniel Teaching Pro’s Tournament starts Thursday 11th March
This Thursday the 11th of March is the opening day for the 5th annual McDaniel Teaching Pro’s tournament, a tennis tournament held in benefit of Casa de Campo’s ball boys.
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The Fundacion MIR: press conference for the ‘Magical Splendor for Life’ weekend
One of the MOST glamourous events of the Casa de Campo social calendar, the Fundacion MIR’s ‘Magical Splendor for Life’ gala is this Saturday the 13th of March. Yesterday Lian Fanjul and her daughter Lyanne Azqueta Fanjul held a press conference at the Fundacion MIR’s vocational school for boys.
Posted inBars and Nightlife, Dining, Food & Drinks, Local News, Marina Casa de Campo
The Naked Fish – closed!?
Last week, on an ordinary outing in the Marina I noticed that the Naked Fish restaurant was closed and according to a notice posted on the door will remain closed for the foreseeable future!
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The Fundacion MIR presents: The Lanvin Boutique
This coming weekend is the Fundacion MIR weekend ‘A Magical Splendor for Life’ and as part of the weekend ‘The Lanvin Boutique’ will be open. The boutique will be open from Thursday the 11th of March through to Sunday the 14th of March, everyday from 10am to 6pm.