On Saturday the 24th of March 2012, the “Semana de Francia” 4 day business, technological, cultural and gastronomic event will reach a peak with first the “Gran Gala de la Canción Francesa” in the Altos de Chavón amphitheater, followed by the After Party by Praia with the world famous DJ Pompougnac!
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“Gran Gala de la Canción Francesa” concert at the Altos de Chavón amphitheater, Saturday March 24th!
The spirit, culture and music of France is arriving to Casa de Campo and Altos de Chavón next week during the first annual “Semana de Francia”, to be celebrated between the 22nd and the 25th of March, with one of the many highlights of the event being the “Gran Gala de la Canción Francesa” concert […]
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Marina Casa de Campo Movies and Times: 15th – 22nd March!
This week the Marina Casa de Campo Cinema brings us 2 new movies; “This Means War”and “John Carter“, still playing; “The Artist” and “One For The Money”. This Means War [view trailer, view review] Two top CIA operatives wage an epic battle against one another after they discover they are dating the same woman John Carter [view trailer, read […]
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Vive la France! The “Semana de Francia” French Festival – full schedule of events!
The 1st (hopefully annual) “Semana de Francia” will be celebrated in Casa de Campo and Altos de Chavón next week, from Thursday March 22nd to Sunday March 25th! Oh la la! Taking place as part of Altos de Chavón’s 30th anniversary celebrations and the 25th anniversary of the French Dominican Chamber of Commerce (CCDF), Casa de Campo […]
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Melba Grullón hosts VIP cocktail with Placido Domingo in celebration of the Fundación Sur Futuro’s 10th anniversary
On Sunday December the 4th, Melba Grullon, founder and president of the ‘Fundación Sur Futuro’ hosted a VIP champagne cocktail with Maestro Placido Domingo, immeadiatley following his concert “Lo mejor de mi alma latino“, held to commemorate the foundation’s 10th anniversary.
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Altos de Chavón nominated as the “Favorite Caribbean Attraction” in the about.com Reader’s Choice Awards
Exciting news! Altos de Chavón has been nominated as one of only five finalists in the “Favorite Caribbean Attraction” category of the 2012 About.com Readers’ Choice Awards (and is already in the lead).
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Marina Casa de Campo Movies and Times: March 8th – 15th!
This week the Marina Casa de Campo Cinema brings us 2 new movies; “One for the money”and “The Artist“, still playing; “Hugo” and “Contraband”. Contraband [view trailer, view review] To protect his brother-in-law from a drug lord, a former smuggler heads to Panama to score millions of dollars in counterfeit bills. The Artist [view trailer, view review] As silent […]
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Confirmed: Luis Fonsi to perform at the Altos de Chavon amphitheatre, Saturday April 7th!
Confirmed! Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi and also huge fan of La Romana, is returning to the Dominican Republic – and for the first time, as part of his tour “Tierra Firme” he will be performing at the Altos de Chavón amphitheatre in Casa de Campo! For several weeks, there were many rumors about Luis Fonsi’s […]
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Discover the amazing story of Captain Kidd’s shipwreck off Catalina Island – special lecture this Thursday March 8th!
The tale of Captain William Kidd, one of the most notorious pirates in the history of the world and the Quedagh Merchant (the last vessel he captured) – is coming to Altos de Chavón, Casa de Campo this Thursday the 8th of March and will be brought to life with a special lecture by guest speaker […]
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A wonderful Dominican Carnival celebration at the Marina Casa de Campo!
Over the long weekend from the 25th to the 27th of February, the Dominican Republic commemorated a spectacular historical celebration; the Dominican Independence Day, as well as a cultural celebration; the “Carnaval Dominicano” – and this year under the title of “Carnaval de la Marina”, many residents and Casa de Campo villa owners enjoyed a […]
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Last chance to see “Hernández en Chavón”: An unmissable art exhibit in Altos de Chavón!
Altos de Chavón’s current art exhibit “Hernández en Chavón” will be closing down this coming Monday the 5th of March to make way for new exhibit “La acción del caballo de Polo” by Rachel White – which means that this weekend is your last chance to check out Manuel Hernandez’s fabulous exhibit!