In June 2017, Mildor Chevalier was awarded the coveted United States 01 visa for exceptional talent in the arts. His rise to recognition and continuing success in the highly competitive field of fine arts in New York City is a remarkable story with Altos de Chavón’s School of Design at its heart.
Category: Santo Domingo
Posted inArt and Culture, Beyond Casa, Concerts, Dominican Republic, Lifestyle, Santo Domingo
Dancing in La Zona with Grupo Bonyé
Going on for many years is Grupo Bonyé’s open-air concert in La Zona Colonial, in front of the ruins of San Francisco, originally a Franciscan monastery built in the early 1500s. What began as just a group of friends who met at El Sartén, dubbed “La Catedral de la Música Caribeña y el Hogar del Son” (the […]
Posted inFashion, Lifestyle, Santo Domingo, Shopping
Have you heard about Quvel shoes?
Are you the shoe-loving kind of person? Oh, do we have a treat for you! What if we told you that you can “design” your own pair and have completely original shoes that nobody else has? Well, back in 2015 Quvel shoes was founded in Santiago, giving its customers the opportunity and freedom of expression […]
Posted inCasa de Campo Resort, Celebs, Local News, Santo Domingo, Sports
International tennis pro Nicolas Almagro plays tennis with kids in Casa de Campo
When we heard Nicolas Almagro would be giving tennis clinics to Casa de Campo’s youth we were quick to hop over to the courts at La Terraza Tennis Center— as were several children and teens ready to play, and families there to act as spectators. After all, it’s not everyday you get to play with […]
Posted inBeyond Casa, Dominican Republic, Health, Local News, Santo Domingo, Uncategorized
Dr. Douglas Bournigal revolutionizes convenient medical services in Casa de Campo
Picture this… you feel a bit under the weather and don’t feel like going to the hospital or clinic, so you stay home feeling miserable all day. Half way through the day, you ponder if you should, in fact, have gone to the doctor. What might he or she have said? Wouldn’t it be wonderful just […]
Posted inBeyond Casa, Casa de Campo Resort, Celebs, Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, Upcoming
“Noche de Luz” announces special program “Cuerpos Hot Luxury Edition” filmed at Casa de Campo
The Dominican program “Noche de Luz” that airs weekly continues to be at the forefront of television with fresh and entertaining content; this time around it presents Cuerpos Hot Luxury Edition, a program that will be broadcast on Sunday, August 6th at 9:00 p.m. by Antena Latina, according to its executive producer Luz García during a meeting […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Beyond Casa, Dominican Republic, Events and Activities, Santo Domingo, Uncategorized
“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 […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Casa de Campo Living, CasaLife Magazine, CCL Presents, Celebs, Dominican Republic, Fashion, Lifestyle, Santo Domingo
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. …..
Posted inBeyond Casa, Dominican Republic, Local News, Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic Law Firm Guzmán Ariza is Celebrating its 90th Anniversary
The Dominican Republic law firm of Guzmán Ariza – the first and only national law firm in the Dominican Republic – is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. Since 1927, Guzmán Ariza has focused on serving national and international businesses and individuals. Fabio Guzmán Ariza, the firm’s managing partner, explained that the firm was started […]
Posted inBeyond Casa, Dominican Republic, Events and Activities, Health, Santo Domingo
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital holds symposium on the latest research in precision medicine
Led by experts David Goldstein PhD, and Louise Bier MS, the symposium, “The Future of Precision Medicine: How to Harness DNA for Personalized Medicine” took place at the JW Marriott Hotel Santo Domingo with more than 250 special guests, amongst them were prestigious doctors and well-known entrepreneurs in the Dominican Republic.
Posted inAltos de Chavon, Art and Culture, Dominican Republic, Lifestyle, Local News, Santo Domingo, Video
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. […]