The 1st Dominican Republic Fashion Week took place, from the 2nd to the 6th of June at the Sans Souci Port in Santo Domingo, organised by Tita Hasbún, Jorge Diep y Alex Macías. Taking part were 37 Dominican designers, 7 international designers from Mexico, Argentina and Spain, as well as 10 new designers, launching their first collections. The Sans […]
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UPDATE – Santo Domingo Activities for June 2009
Since we published the last list of cultural activities going on Santo Domingo this month there have been a few additions. You can find an updated list below.
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Introducing Maaji Swimwear for summer in Casa de Campo!
For all you Casa de Campo trend-setters, a new swimsuit line is available in town! This summer find yourself wearing the chic Maaji 2009 Swimwear collection designs bringing couture runway trends to the beach. The Maaji brand was created in 2002 with young women in mind, those who prefer eclectic creations and innovative cuts, pieces […]
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The adventures continue! Summer camp in the Museo Arqueológico Regional Altos de Chavón
‘Exploring the past, playing today’ Every year the Museo Arqueológico Regional Altos de Chavón offers a children’s summer camp to explore art, science, archaeology and Taino culture, however this year due to high demand from returning ‘campers’ the museum is offering 2 separate camps to cater for different age groups. The camps will be held […]
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WANTED – children to take part in a FREE workshop at the Museo Arqueológico Regional Altos de Chavón
..::UPDATE: The filming will take place on Friday June 12th::.. The Museo Arqueológico Regional Altos de Chavón needs your help! Next week on Friday 12th of June a TV crew will be arriving at the museum to film footage for a short TV commercial to advertise the museum’s educational programs, and they need some children […]
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Inauguration of the Abraham Lincoln School’s annual art exhibit
Last Friday the 29th of May, at 7pm the annual art exhibit was opened. The inauguration was celebrated by a mixed group of proud teachers and parents, joined by the studendts of the Abraham Lincoln School, who were thrilled to be showing off their art work. The standard and quality of work on display was […]
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Santo Domingo Activities for June 2009
I love Casa de Campo! The parties and events we have here, whether in La Palapa in the Marina or at the La Romana Country Club or in Altos de Chavon are always fabulous, but with the next big event to look forward to being the Fundacion Mir family weekend in August – its time […]
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Abraham Lincoln School’s annual student art exhibition
This Friday the 29th of May, at 7pm, a very special art exhibit is opening at the Main Gallery in Altos de Chavon. The exhibit will showcase the exceptional artistic talents of the pupils at the Abraham Lincoln School in La Romana. Everyone is invited to attend the inauguartion on Friday, but for those who […]
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The Altos de Chavón Regional Museum of Archaeology Is Reborn
The Altos de Chavón Regional Museum of Archaeology has always had the admirable mission of bringing Hispaniola’s pre-European history, culture, and art to a wide audience. Pupils visiting the Museum from public and private schools in La Romana and throughout the region have been wide-eyed at their first introduction to the rich ancestral heritage of […]
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25th Annual Altos de Chavon Design School Fashion Show
This Saturday, the 23rd of May, I attended the 25th annual fashion show presented by the students of the Altos de Chavon School of Design and I was not disappointed. The event was very well organized, whilst the actual fashion show was very impressive, the students’ designs were original and inventive and yet refreshingly wearable.
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This Weekend in Casa – May 22nd to May 24th
This weekend according to the weather forecasters might be a wet one… but we are quite optimistic that the clouds will fade and this will be yet another spectacular weekend in Casa. Come to think of it, rain or shine we always have a good time. The main event this weekend will be the Altos […]