Last Friday the 27th of May, the graduating fashion designers of the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design brought their 2 years of training to a spectacular close with the fashion show ‘Estilo 2011: The Silk Road’, which was a resounding success! I predict the next time we’ll be seeing these talented youngster […]
Categoría: Estilo de Vida
Scotiabank opening soon in the Marina!
Scotiabank, on of the largest financial institutions in North American is preparing to open a new branch in the Marina Casa de Campo within the Casa de Campo resort in La Romana.
Confirmed: Alejandro Fernandez ‘El Potrillo’ is coming to Chavón!
UPDATE: Monday 6th June, 10am – We have literally just heard that this concert has been ‘postponed’ until the end of August, as soon as we know more we will let you know! It’s true! Mariachi-singing Mexican Alejandro Fernandez will be performing in the great Altos de Chavón Amphitheatre really soon – on Saturday the […]
Only in the DR: Cry havoc and let loose the dog on bike
This week’s ‘Only in the DR’ was taken from the BB (Blackberry) profile photo of my beloved Philip Silvestri, who cannot remember the origin of the photo – but as it portrays such a classic ‘Only in the DR’ we couldn’t reisit sharing it with you!
Big Smiles all around at the Fundacion MIR schools!
From Monday the 9th of May through to Friday the 13th, the Fundacion MIR received a group of dentists from New York, who spent the week treating the teeth of the children of the Fundacion MIR schools.
Photo of the Week: Vultures on the prowl!
I’ve heard and I’ve been told that there are vultures in Altos de Chavón and this week for the first time I actually saw them – and here is the photo to prove it!
The 1st Annual Interior Design Show in Santo Domingo
From the 9th to the 12th of June, the 1st annual Interior Design Show in the Dominican Republic will be celebrated in Santo Domingo and YOU are invited to come and admire, test and buy the very best Interior Design solutions the Dominican Republic has to offer! (Nota de prensa en Español debajo.)
Feliz Día de las Madres! Happy Mothers Day!
Happy Mothers Day! Feliz Día de las Madres!
La Escuela de Diseño presenta el desfile Estilo 2011 ‘La Ruta de Seda’
Fue celebrado recientemente en el Centro de Convenciones de Casa de Campo, La Romana, el desfile de los estudiantes de la carrera de Diseño de Moda, de La Escuela de Diseño Estilo 2011/La Ruta de la Seda.
Save the date! MIR Family Weekend for Life, Aug. 13
Save the Dates! This year the Fundacion MIR’s Family Weekend for the Life will take place on the weekend of the 12th to the 14th of August and will include tennis and golf tournaments for the whole family, as well as a spectacular dinner-dance party!
The Bazaar Primavera: Plaza Lama, the Supertienda!
On Saturday the 14th of May, the Bazaar Primavera, a lively fair and market took place in Altos de Chavón’s cobbled streets, an event with the participation of more than 40 vendors as well as the biggest store of them all – Plaza Lama, the SUPERTIENDA!
