This interview was previously published in our sister publication, CasaLife magazine. Inspired by Miriam Calzada’s stunning photography and commitment to sharing the Dominican Republic’s changing environmental landscape with citizens near and far, we stopped by her home in Santo Domingo to view maps of the areas she’s charted and hear her determination to incite change. This […]
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Chavón School of Design hosted the 6th annual DOCTV Latinoamérica workshops
In February of this year, the La Romana campus of Chavón School of Design opened its 2-year film course with 18 students ready to take on the challenge of being the first group. The new semester which starts in the fall has 25 students enrolled in what is proving to be an excellent new addition to […]
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Throwing things back to the 1940s with a tribute to the Buena Vista Social Club
We hope this weekend’s Fundación MIR Family Weekend brings in a crowd to Casa de Campo, as expected, because last weekend’s full house in the Marina was awesome! A tribute to the Buena Vista Social Club filled Plaza Portofino with dinner guests, dancers, and many passerby loving the Cuban rhythms coming from Julián Fernández and his accompanying […]
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*UPDATE: NEW DATE!* The Gallery of Altos de Chavón invites you to the exhibition “Savages”
* UPDATE: Due to Hurricane Irma, The Gallery will open the exhibition “Savages” THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th. We hope everyone stayed safe during the storm and will come out next week to support these two artists who have strong ties to the community and Altos de Chavón. The main gallery of Altos de Chavón announces the […]
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“Venezuelans in the World”: Art collective in Santo Domingo
During a cocktail that brought together various Dominican artists, communicators, entrepreneurs, and media of the city, Fundación De Valle and ART. Gallery opened its doors to the collective “Venezuelans in the World,” on display for the public July 20th through October 20th. This curated exhibition is the representation of a collective expression that represents a […]
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Chavón School of Design’s 3 day Intensive Courses in August start soon! Sign-up!
Alongside its Chavón Summer International workshops, the Altos de Chavón School of Design will also be having its regular 3 day Intensive courses designed to develop student technique and creativity. These courses, which begin on Monday, August 7th, will cover a variety of topics among which you’ll find Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photography, Merchandising and more!
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Cars and Jazz…what’s not to love? Multiplaza La Romana designs activities for Dad this July
Father’s Day in the Dominican Republic is celebrated the last Sunday of July, this year falling Sunday the 30th. The Multiplaza La Romana, located just a few minutes outside of Casa de Campo, has prepared two Father’s day themed activities that the whole family can enjoy.
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CasaLife interviews Top Fashion Designers: Fernando García, Juan Vidal and Moisés Quesada
Now that it’s July and we’re well into planning our evening looks around some fiery Summer 2017 trends, we’re taking a look back at our sister magazine CasaLife’s December issue featuring interviews with these inspiring fashion designers. Three renowned men of style take CasaLife behind the seams on dressing the modern woman and what it takes to make it in the world of fashion. …..
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Another year of La Romana’s Recycling Contest prompts sustainable waste-management
The Tourism Cluster and the Hotel Association of the La Romana Bayahíbe area successfully carried out the 5th edition of their recycling contest at Multiplaza La Romana, which they organize with the objective of encouraging locals to recycle and reduce their negative impact on the natural environment.
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Sentimental reflections by students on their time at the Altos de Chavón School of Design
All who come to know Altos de Chavón fall in love with its majesty. Residents and visitors alike are in awe of the handcrafted gem that is our artisan village, and sitting among its cobbles laid by hand is a school so special, so unique, that it transforms the lives of all who are a part of it. […]
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Get creative and participate in the 5th La Romana Recycling Contest
The 5th La Romana Recycling Contest will take place next Friday, June 9th, hosted by the La Romana – Bayahibe Hotels Association and the La Romana-Bayahibe Tourism Cluster with the objective of encouraging locals to recycle and reduce their negative impact on the natural environment.