Famous Dominican fashion designer, Casa de Campo villa owner and graduate of the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design, Jenny Polanco recently celebrated the launch of a new swimwear line “Acuarela de Mar” produced by designer Carolina Sociás, which will be for sale in the Jenny Polnaco stores across the Dominican Republic – including […]
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Fernando Villalona & Sergio Vargas to perform in “Mega Chavón” concert this Sábado Santo at the Altos de Chavón amphitheater!
Casa de Campo and the Altos de Chavón amphitheater have just announced a concert; “Mega Chavón” on Sábado Santo (Saturday March 3oth), at the Altos de Chavón amphitheatre – featuring an ensemble of stars; Fernando Villalona, el Poeta Callejero, Sergio Vargas, Wason Brazoban, Mozart la Para, La Materialista and Milka y Melymel. Uniting two of […]
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Art Chavón 2013: a Gala Night at the Altos de Chavón Gallery by Stephen Kaplan
March 6th 2013, a Wednesday night, and at 5:00 PM The Gallery at Altos de Chavón was gleaming with light and life, with art and music. This was the first fundraiser for the Altos de Chavón Cultural Center Foundation at the handsome Chavón Gallery. It was also a welcome opportunity to see and buy the […]
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Memories of a visit to the Sisters Mirabal museum – Happy International Women’s Day!
Today, Friday the 8th of March 2013, International Women’s Day is celebrated across the world with tha aim of remembering the great “battles” fought by many strong women who through different periods of time in our global history, defended their position, value and made themselves (and women in general) respected in society.
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Marina Casa de Campo Movies and Times: 7th -13th March!
This week the Marina Casa de Campo Cinema brings us one new movie; “Oz the Great and Powerful”. Still playing is “Gangster Squad” , “Zero Dark Thirty” and “Tadeo”. Gangster Squad [view trailer, view review] Los Angeles, 1949: A secret crew of police officers led by two determined sergeants work together in an effort to take down the […]
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Opening night of Art Chavón 2013 – a big success! Events continue tonight & tomorrow…
Last night Wednesday the 6th of March, Art Chavón 2013 was officially inaugurated at the Altos de Chavón art gallery with the first event – a cocktail and silent auction – in aid of the Altos de Chavón Cultural Center Foundation. And tonight (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday) evening the artistic events continue – your opportunity to invest […]
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Kids Carnival: A wonderful celebration of rhythms, colors and smiles in Altos de Chavón!
“Diablo Cojuelo que ‘ta pinta’o de amarillo y colora’o”! OnFriday the 15th of February 2013, whistles, drums, vivid colours and contagious Dominican rhythms were definitely present at a wonderful parade of mini taínos who danced along in the Altos de Chavon Plaza, during the celebration of the “Kids’ Carnival”, an excellent initiative organised by the […]
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Talking “Contemporary Art” with artist Fernando Varela in the Marina Casa de Campo
Last Friday the 22nd of February, internationally recognized artist Fernando Varela led a talk ““Una introducción a la comprensión del arte contemporaneo”, an occasion sponsored by Silgon Inc., Marketing, Web Development & Publishing Services.
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Meet Maria Batlle and her Muse Seek Project!
Welcome Maria! Maria Batlle was chosen for the Artist-In-Residence 2013 program at Altos de Chavón, The School of Art and Design. During her time here, she’ll be living in Altos de Chavón for three and a half months preparing her participation in the art exhibition “Artists-In-Residence” opening on Thursday April the 4th at the Altos de Chavón […]
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ART CHAVÓN 2013: 6th, 7th & 8th of March – your opportunity to invest in the future of Dominican art and design!
Next week, on the 6th, 7th and 8th of March 2013, the Altos de Chavón Cultural Center Foundation invites you to take part in “Art Chavón 2013”, a great celebration of Dominican art and design – and your opportunity to invest in the future of Dominican art and design.
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Marina Casa de Campo Movies and Times: Feb 28th – March 6th!
This week the Marina Casa de Campo Cinema brings us two new movies; “Gangster Squad” and “Zero Dark Thirty”. Still playing is “A Good Day To Die Hard” and “Tadeo”. Gangster Squad [view trailer, view review] Los Angeles, 1949: A secret crew of police officers led by two determined sergeants work together in an effort to take down the […]