The Altos de Chavón Cultural Center Foundation has just released the Art Chavón 2016 digital catalog, complete with an array of art work by current students, graduates, and Davidoff Artists in Residence! The catalog serves as an excellent way to view the complete collection that was on display in July at the School of Design’s […]
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Young and talented Chef Alba Esteve Ruiz amazed us with “Flavors of the World” Italy
This weekend was a delicious one indeed! Pure heaven for a foodie. The 4th edition of Flavors of the World was dedicated to Italy, featuring a very talented and young chef, Alba Esteve Ruiz from the restaurant Marzapane in Rome, Italy.
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Like a Boss: PBO dresses up Back to School Style with Eco-Friendly Accessories
Back to School is on everyone’s minds, waking up early, packing backpacks, and not forgetting to tie the little one’s shoes before they rush out the door. While we introduced you to Amazon’s school supply checklist with fast shipping through Tpack, we also want to alert you to some stylish new products on the market. New […]
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Time to Sign Up! Don’t miss the 39th Casa de Campo International Tournament this September!
Tennis in Casa de Campo is a hot sport, and we’re not referring to the sunny courts. With the MIR tennis tournament and kids clinic that played recently during the MIR Family Weekend for Life 2016, and the 39th Casa de Campo International Tournament coming up on Thursday, September 1st, there’s plenty of reasons to keep your racket strings […]
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Sign Up for Chavón School of Design Summer Intensive 3 day courses that continue tomorrow!
Alongside its Chavón Summer International workshops, the Altos de Chavón School of Design will also be having its regular Intensive 3 day courses designed to develop student technique and creativity.These courses, which began Friday August 19th, will cover a variety of topics amongst which you will find Fine Arts, Fashion, Photography, Interior Design, Landscape and more.
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*UPDATE: New Date!* La Aldea Cultural Santa Rosa de Lima celebrates music and art this month!
UPDATE: Due to the rain Jazzason’s performance on Friday, August 26th was postponed and moved to THIS Friday September 2nd, mark your calendars and don’t miss it! Last week on Friday August 12th, La Aldea Cultural Santa Rosa de Lima presented the exhibition “Matices Musicales” by Luisa María Ortiz. That same night, they had a jazz presentation, “Jazz […]
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Great food, endless dancing and fun at the Fundación MIR Family Weekend for Life Gala!
The 2016 Fundación MIR Family Weekend for Life event was a very memorable one – and most importantly, the result was a great time for all involved and an even better future for all the children educated at the Fundación MIR schools in La Romana! The dinner-dance at Minitas Beach was the finale of the […]
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Golf for a great cause: Fundación MIR Family Weekend For Life 2016 Golf Tournament Results
On Saturday August 13th, the Teeth of the Dog golf course in Casa de Campo was full of life, with over 100 players participating in the Fundación MIR Family Weekend for Life golf tournament.
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Marina Casa de Campo Movies and Times: August 18th – 24th
For this week, the Marina Casa de Campo Cinema brings us three new movies: “Ben-Hur”, “War Dogs”, and “The Shallows”. Meanwhile still screening: “The secret lives of pets”.
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Don’t miss Maná tribute concert this Saturday! Genesis Weekend Line Up (August 18th-21st) here!
Genesis Nightclub tributes are back! Yey! After a very successful series including Bob Marley, Soda Stereo, The Police and U2, Luichy Guzman, David Vasquez, and Luini Quezada are in Genesis THIS Saturday, August 20th, with an incredible tribute to the legendary Mexican pop band Maná! Who doesn’t love Maná?!
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The New Approach to Art Studies in Chavón: EPIC Program
The start of the new school year will soon bring a wave of enthusiastic students and academic professionals to the artisan village of Altos de Chavón. What has felt considerably quiet throughout the days of the past few months will indeed turn into a bustling center of creativity, courage, and dedication as the returning classes and […]