GREAT news everyone! Altos de Chavón is planning a Summer Family Fair to be held on Saturday July 20th and with no less than 6 “juegos inflables” (bouncy castles / inflatable games) – this is one events all the kids are going to LOVE! To take place in the gardens outside of the Altos de […]
Category: Art and Culture
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A Chavonera Family! Chavoneros Stories – Part 3
After we presented the story of a young fashion design graduate of the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design (see part 1) and the interesting points of view of an artist who also graduated from the school (see part 2), there is no doubt how valuable the Chavon experience is to all who […]
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New exhibit “Convergencia” opens at The Gallery in Altos de Chavón
This Thursday July 4th new art exhibit “Convergencia” was officially opened at The Gallery in Altos de Chavón, a collection of art works by the Dominican artists Fernando Tamburini, Grimaldy Polanco and Pery Jiménez. The activity began at 7:30pm with a welcome cocktail. Many people, including relatives of the artists, friends and residents of Casa de […]
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The “Altos de Chavón International Summer” has started!
Do not forget that this summer the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design is hosting a series of art and design courses – available from now until August. This year, the Altos de Chavón International Summer has been joined by the New York Academy of Art to offer advanced courses in Fine Arts. […]
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Despicable Me is back! Marina Casa de Campo Movies and Times: June 4th – July 10th!
Despicable Me part II is here! The Marina Casa de Campo will be invaded for more funny yellow minion madness! Still playing are “World War Z” and “Monster University”. Despicable Me Part II [view trailer, view review] *dubbed in Spanish When a criminal mastermind uses a trio of orphan girls as pawns for a grand scheme, he […]
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Chavoneros Stories, Part 2: Alanna Leschhorn, Fine Arts & Illustration graduate
The prestigious Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design, located in the “city of artists”–Altos de Chavón, Casa de Campo– since 1983 and has educated many recognized international and Dominican artists, such as Grimaldy Polanco, Jenny Polanco, Fernando Tamburini and many others. Thanks to the impressive works undertaken by its graduates and the excellent […]
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World War Z now showing! Marina Casa de Campo Movies and Times: June 27th – July 3rd!
WORLD WAR Z is now showing! The most awaited Zombie movie of the year has now arrived to the Marina Casa de Campo – let’s just hope its as good as we expect! Also playing is “The Hangover Part III” and “Monsters University”. World War Z [view trailer, view review] United Nations employee Gerry Lane traverses the world […]
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“Polos Opuestos” Modelling Academy graduates 24 girls from La Romana
The modeling agency Polos Opuesto held its second graduation with 24 new models in the province of La Romana, in an activity that took place in the main salon of the Casa Puerto Rico Club in La Romana. During the activity outstanding students were awarded crowns, among them was Crismar Marcelino in the mini category and in […]
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An interview with Fernando Tamburini, a refreshingly different Dominican artist
Loved for his abstract and colorful representations of Dominican culture and lifestyle, Tamburini’s art characteristically features scenes with bright, vivid colours and surreal symbols, such as the house- symbolizing security and femininity, and roses- representing purity and wholesomeness. “In my paintings I talk about life” explains Tamburini. And Tamburini is about to open a new […]
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The 3rd National Festival of Theatre has arrived to La Romana!
As part of the 3rd National Theatre Festival Santo Domingo 2013, which is dedicated this year to the veteran Dominican actress and theater director Flor Bethania Abreu, a series of wonderful theatrical performance will be held at the Calasanz Cultural Center in La Romana. Unfortunately the event already began on June 17th, which means that we […]
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How to use rustic furniture to create a natural and harmonious environment in your villa!
Creating a natural atmosphere in your Casa de Campo villa is very easy. There is no need to try and create a natural look with artificial pieces, all it takes is adapting your home environment to take advantage of the beauty that nature kindly offers us. A great way to decorate and something which is very popular […]