Happy Independence Day! Today, the Dominican Republic celebrates its 168 years of Independence! The Dominican Republic, is a country which has, from the beginning fought for its freedom – having been colonized by Spain as well as been invaded by French and Haitian troops, so here we bring you the fascinating history of the Dominican Republic, Dominican Independence Day, […]
Category: Art and Culture
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A traditional “Carnaval Dominicano” celebrated in the Marina Casa de Campo
This past Saturday the 23rd of February 2013, a traditional “Carnaval Dominicano” took place in the Marina Casa de Campo – which normally admired for it’s beautiful architecture and relaxed ambience akin to the best marina’s of Italy – came to life with all the excitement, vibrant colors, drums, music and festive ambience synonymous with the […]
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A Chavon Artist-in-Residence with a Conscience – by Stephen Kaplan
Diego Cirulli was an Artist in Residence at Altos de Chavón during the fall of 2012. His contribution to our program was historic.
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Opera in Casa de Campo: an evening to raise your voice for the Hogar del Niño
On Tuesday the 19th of February, Soprano Anthonia Chabebe and Tenor Juan Cuevas raised their voices along with pianist Elioenai Medina during a private, by-invitation-only opera concert to raise funds for the Hogar del Niño’s Sport and Cultural Pavilion, an occasion hosted by Casa de Campo villa owners Mario and Nicoletta Galletto.
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Marina Casa de Campo Movies and Times: Feb 21st – 28th!
This week the Marina Casa de Campo Cinema brings us two new movies; “Warm Bodies” and “Hansel and Gretel”. Still playing is “A Good Day To Die Hard” and “Tadeo”. Hansel And Gretel [view trailer, view review] In this spin on the fairy tale, Hansel & Gretel are now bounty hunters who track and kill witches all over the world. […]
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The Altos de Chavón Regional Museum Of Archaeology Talks…
… And we should listen! The Altos de Chavón Cultural Foundation and the Altos de Chavón Regional Museum of Archaeology have a wonderful calendar of cultural events planned for the next few weeks. A great opportunity to hear professionals talk about important cultural and political subjects in the country. For the complete calendar of Casa de Campo […]
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An evening of opera in support of the Hogar del Niño Sport and Cultural Pavilion
Tomorrow, Tuesday February the 19th 2013, Casa de Campo villa owners Mario & Nicoletta Galletto are hosting a private, by-invitation-only opera concert to raise funds for the Hogar del Niño’s Sport and Cultural Pavilion.
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Out with the old in with the new! Work begins converting “La Fortaleza” prison in La Romana to a cultural village
Last Friday the 8th of February 2013 marked the beginning of a great transformation in the town of La Romana, just outside of Casa de Campo. The prison overlooking the Salao river and the Casa de Campo – La Romana tourist port, known locally as “La Fortaleza Santa Rosa de Lima” (the fort), took it’s […]
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Marina Casa de Campo Movies and Times: Feb 14th – 21st!
This week the Marina Casa de Campo Cinema brings us two new movies; “A Good Day To Die Hard” and “Seven Psycopaths.” Still playing is “Cloud Atlas“, and “Tadeo.“ A Good Day To Die Hard [view trailer, view review] John McClane travels to Russia to help out his seemingly wayward son, Jack, only to discover that […]
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The Casa de Campo community welcomes the year of the snake at Chinois!
Happy Chinese New Year! Last Friday the 8th of February the Casa de Campo community gathered at Chinois restaurant in the Marina Casa de Campo to welcome the Year of the Snake – with a traditional Chinese feast and the “Dance of the Dragon”. As one of Casa de Campo’s most popular festive occasions – […]
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Fernando Varela invites you to “Una introducción a la comprensión del arte contemporaneo” – Friday February 22nd
Dominican artist, Fernando Varela cordially invites you to a talk “Una introducción a la comprensión del arte contemporaneo” on Friday the 22nd of February at 6:30pm – your chance to get to know this remarkable artist a little better and to amplify your understanding of the world of contemporary art.