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A cocktail to celebrate the re-opening of the “Casa Chavón” in Santo Domingo!

by Maria Batlle

On Thursday February the 21st of 2013, a wonderful inauguration ceremony was celebrated at the “Casa Chavón” the base of the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design in Santo Domingo. A warm gathering of artists, Creative Directors from some of the most important advertising agencies in Santo Domingo, students, teachers, friends and family.

Posted inAltos de Chavon, Art and Culture, Dominican Republic, Events and Activities, Featured, Lifestyle, Local News, Upcoming

Kids Carnival: A wonderful celebration of rhythms, colors and smiles in Altos de Chavón!

“Diablo Cojuelo que ‘ta pinta’o de amarillo y colora’o”! OnFriday the 15th of February 2013, whistles, drums, vivid colours and contagious Dominican rhythms were definitely present at a wonderful parade of mini taínos who danced along in the Altos de Chavon Plaza, during the celebration of the “Kids’ Carnival”, an excellent initiative organised by the […]

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Meet Maria Batlle and her Muse Seek Project!

by Rebecca Silvestri

Welcome Maria! Maria Batlle was chosen for the Artist-In-Residence 2013 program at Altos de Chavón, The School of Art and Design. During her time here, she’ll be living in Altos de Chavón for three and a half months preparing her participation in the art exhibition “Artists-In-Residence” opening on Thursday April the 4th at the Altos de Chavón […]

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ART CHAVÓN 2013: 6th, 7th & 8th of March – your opportunity to invest in the future of Dominican art and design!

by Rebecca Silvestri

Next week, on the 6th, 7th and 8th of March 2013, the Altos de Chavón Cultural Center Foundation invites you to take part in “Art Chavón 2013”, a great celebration of Dominican art and design – and your opportunity to invest in the future of Dominican art and design.

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Marina Casa de Campo Movies and Times: Feb 28th – March 6th!

This week the Marina Casa de Campo Cinema brings us two new movies; “Gangster Squad” and “Zero Dark Thirty”.  Still playing is “A Good Day To Die Hard” and “Tadeo”. Gangster Squad [view trailer, view review] Los Angeles, 1949: A secret crew of police officers led by two determined sergeants work together in an effort to take down the […]

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February 27th is Dominican Independence Day!

Happy Independence Day! Today, the Dominican Republic celebrates its 168 years of Independence! The Dominican Republic, is a country which has, from the beginning fought for its freedom – having been colonized by Spain as well as been invaded by French and Haitian troops, so here we bring you the fascinating history of the Dominican Republic, Dominican Independence Day, […]

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A traditional “Carnaval Dominicano” celebrated in the Marina Casa de Campo

by Rebecca Silvestri

This past Saturday the 23rd of February 2013, a traditional “Carnaval Dominicano” took place in the Marina Casa de Campo – which normally admired for it’s beautiful architecture and relaxed ambience akin to the best marina’s of Italy – came to life with all the excitement, vibrant colors, drums, music and festive ambience synonymous with the […]

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