Young adults with a strong desire to excel, in touch with reality and with a firm grasp of what they want are relatively rare in today’s society. However, those who work hard and with determination, using their knowledge and expertise, can indeed succeed and become an example for future generations. And so here we introduce Mariela […]
Category: Art and Culture
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The New York Academy of Art offers “Engraving and Oil Painting” classes in Altos de Chavón
The Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design has joined forces with the prestigious New York Academy of Art to offer advanced courses in Fine Arts throughout August as part of their class schedule for the “Altos de Chavón International Summer”. This is an excellent opportunity for lovers and fans of Fine Arts to […]
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The Chavón Family Fair is TODAY! 4pm – 8pm!
Don’t miss it! All the fun of the fair is coming to Altos de Chavón TODAY (Saturday July 20th), from 4pm to 8pm! Are you and your family ready to have some fun?! The whole family are invited to join us in Altos de Chavón this afternoon and take part in a variety of fabulous […]
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Children of the Archeological Museum’s camp get to know the birds of Altos de Chavón
Kate Wallace, one of the few bird experts that are currently based in the Dominican Republic, visited Casa de Campo from the Bahoruco Mountains (in the south of the Dominican Republic) to show to a group of 18 campers at the of the Altos de Chavón Regional Museum of Archeology the birds that fly around Altos de […]
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“Romana in Colors” painting & cultural workshop: 7th – 10th of August
In May we announced the “Romana in Colors” painting course, but now having received so many applicants from overseas, Carmen Sone the Casa de Campo villa owner organizing the event has re-structured the activity slightly to be a “painting and cultural workshop” which will now run from the 7th to the 10th of August.
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Turbo (the snail movie) has arrived! Marina Casa de Campo Movies and Times: June 18th – July 24th!
Two new films have arrived at the Marina Casa de Campo this week. Turbo, (the snail movie) as well as “Trance”, also still playing is “Despicable Me 2” and “Now You See Me”. We went to see “Now you see me” and loved it – so really recommend that one! Turbo [view trailer, view review] A freak accident might just help […]
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Save the date! Fernando Varela invites you to a Summer Cocktail – August 8th
Distinguished artist and Casa de Campo villa owner, Fernando Varela invites you to a “Summer Cocktail” from 6pm on Thursday August 8th, to be held at his new art space located on the Calle Barlovento in the Marina Casa de Campo.
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“Chico & Rita” Movie Forum – July 25 at the Altos de Chavón Museum of Archeology
Altos de Chavón Regional Museum of Archeology invites you to participate in a Movie Forum being held on Thursday, July 25th, with the showing of “Chico & Rita” love movie, directed by the Spanish Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal. Chico and Rita is a Spanish animated feature-length film. The story is set against backdrops of Havana, New York City, Las […]
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Meet Anthony Louis Jeune, the “color blind Haitian superhero”
Our recent series of articles “Chavoneros stories” (see Part I, II and III) has caused a sensation among Altos de Chavón graduates, so now we are thrilled to be able to bring you more fabulous stories of artists formed at the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design, here we introduce Anthony Louis Jeune, the “colorblind […]
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The “Archaeology, Exploration & Adventure” Summer Camp is underway!
On Monday July 8th the Altos de Chavón Archaeological Museum summer camp “Archaeology, Exploration and Adventure” started successfully. This summer camp focuses on learning through doing. During the camp –which is taking place in and around the Altos de Chavón Archaeological Museum until July 18– 18 children are exploring themes of pre-Columbian archeology and art, with dynamic games […]
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The Smiths returns to the cinemas! Marina Casa de Campo Movies and Times: June 11th – July 17th!
Finally! After Earth movie by Will Smith and his son Jaden is now playing in the Marina de Casa de Campo. Let’s see what brings this second movie starring by the Smiths, because the first film they made together (Pursuit of happiness) was a success. Still playing are : ” Despicable Me 2″ and “Now You See Me”. After […]