On July 12th, Mrs. Mina Halpern Lozada, Executive Director of the Clínica de Familia La Romana, and Dr. Rafaela Carrasco, Vice Chancellor of Academics at the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) signed an agreement with the aim of developing a program of clinical rotations in the Clínica de Familia for the universities Internship […]
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Collective art exhibition NOW on display at The Gallery in Altos de Chavón
More good news for art lovers! Yesterday, we informed you of the details of the most recent edition of Art Chavón 2016 at the Chavón School of Design’s new campus in Santo Domingo where your purchase helps fund the scholarship program of the Altos de Chavón Cultural Center Foundation. Today, we bring you news on the collective art exhibition […]
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“A Taste of the Story”: Alba Esteve Ruiz joins Flavors of the World Italy in August
Casa de Campo is preparing itself for the next Flavors of the World food event! Just two weeks ago, we were out and about in the Marina and Minitas Beach partaking in the best from Miami chefs of the Pubbelly Group, Matador Room, and Alter. On August 19th-21st, Italy comes to us with the spellbinding cuisine of Alba […]
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Art without borders: Chavón students took to Berlin in a performance with Jimmy Robert and the UdK!
Last week, we witnessed that art has no boundaries thanks to the Davidoff Art Initiative and one of its most recent residents, Jimmy Robert. 10 students from Altos de Chavón School of Design traveled to Berlin to continue the joint performance they began in Casa de Campo a few months ago with the students of […]
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An exclusive look at the Art Chavón 2016 event in Santo Domingo and the art that can still be yours!
The seventh annual Art Chavón night, hosted by Dominique Bluhdorn, President of the Altos de Chavón Cultural Center Foundation was held last Wednesday, July 20th at the School of Design’s new Santo Domingo campus and gallery. Like in previous years, the pieces by recent and longtime Chavoneros were testament to the important contributions the School of Design and […]
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Filling in the fantasy in “Unknown Adventures” at Gustavo Peña’s Solo Exhibition
At the heart of Altos de Chavón is the School of Design, graduating students with expertise in the fields of Fine Arts, Illustration, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Photography, Film Production and Architecture. It comes as no surprise Chavón is deemed the “artist’s village”. Students go on to form extraordinary careers locally and internationally, […]
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Fundéu Guzman Ariza begins operations in the Dominican Republic
The Fundación del Español Urgente (Foundation of Urgent Spanish) Dominican Republic, Fundéu Guzman Ariza, started its operations last Friday. It will issue recommendations three times a week on the proper use of Spanish, especially in Dominican media.
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It’s that time of the year, Wine Week by La Enoteca is back!
Wine Week is back at La Enoteca! What better way to unwind from a long day’s work than with a nice glass of wine? Starting yesterday, July 25th through this Sunday, July 31st (hint hint: Father’s day present!), the purchase of a bottle of wine guarantees you the second at half price!
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Fresh Fresh Café SD is the perfect blend of backyard city
With many events happening lately in the city, we’re finding ourselves in Santo Domingo more and more often, and while we heart Fresh Fresh Café in Altos de Chavón their new spot in Piantini does an excellent job of bringing Chavón’s bohemian vibe to the city. Recently, we celebrated their big opening at a party with music by La Tribu de […]
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Sergio Vargas comes to Genesis Nightclub September 24th!
Guess who’s coming to Genesis Nightclub in September? Sergio Vargas!!! Ahhhhhh!!!! From international DJ’s to the tribute concerts and the featured artists that perform on stage like Fernando Villalona or Toño Rosario — Genesis has figured out a great formula to bring us good music and entertainment. Have you ever absolutely loved an artist? The […]
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Great news! Next week’s Chavón International Summer workshops will also have 20% OFF!!
The Altos de Chavón School of Design invites you to participate in their Summer International workshops that will run all summer long. There is still time to enroll in next week’s courses; PLUS, when you enroll you will get a 20% off discount!!