The first Russian Quilting Exhibition in the Dominican Republic will close on Monday the 23rd of April. The exhibition which opened nearly a month ago on February the 26th has thus far been a big hit with both residents of Casa de Campo and visitors to Altos de Chavon. The exhibition is currently on display at the Altos de […]
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This Weekend in Casa 3/13 – 3/15
This weekend we have the long awaited, Fundacion MIR “Magical Splendor for Life” with their ESCADA fashion show and After Party. This event, while fun, is also for a great cause, benefiting the Fundacion MIR charities. Another highlight event for this weekend is the Regatta Presidente 2009 at the Casa de Campo Marina. This annual […]
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Pride, Passion and Carnaval – Ricardo Bello makes us proud!
Fellow Casa de Campo resident and owner of the Marina’s best Asian / Chinese Restaurant, Chinois, Ricardo Bello and a group of 75 co-conspirators, going by the name, Super Toros, journeyed off to Santo Domingo to participate in the “Desfile Nacional de Carnaval” (The National Carnival Parade). Mr. Bello has become a celebrity over the years with his […]
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3rd Gran Feria de Andalucia en el Caribe
Its been quite hectic around here, having just barely recouped from the Third Annual Gran Feria de Andalucia en el Caribe. Aside from being quite a mouthful, this event was quite the handful as well. It was exhausting, invigorating, intense, entertaining and quite the spectacle. In short however, we would like to congratulate the team behind this tremendous […]
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Carnaval Vegano
Every Sunday afternoon in February the Diablos Cojuelos hit the streets of La Vega armed with their leather balloons, smacking anyone who dares leave the sidewalk and set foot on the street. The streets are for the Diablos NOT the civilians!
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First Exhibition of Russian Quilting in the Dominican Republic
Our neighbors at the Altos de Chavón Cultural Center Foundation, have inviteded one and all to the next exhibition at the Gallery in Altos de Chavón – the First Exhibition of Russian Quilting in the Dominican Republic. The exhibition will be starting on February 26th, with an opening cocktail starting at 7:30pm, but will be on display for […]
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H♥ppy V♥lentines D♥y!
In honor of San Valentin, or Valentines Day, we would like to celebrate by publishing a wonderful piece of poetry by published poet and fellow Casa de Campo resident, José Lopez Larache, from his 2008 publication “Raptura del silencio • Poemas para un olvido”. From all of us at Casa de Campo Living and Silgon, Inc., […]
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First Iberoamerican Design Bienal looks to Casa de Campo – Twice!
In case you have not heard, La Casita restaurant, at the Casa de Campo Marina was among a very few and exclusive set of locations selected by the Asociación Diseñadores de Madrid (DIMAD), from the Dominican Republic to participate in the First Iberoamerican Design Bienal (1er Bienal Iberoamericana de Diseño [link]) in Madrid; as was […]
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This weekend in Casa 2/13 – 2/15
This weekend it’s Valentine’s day so the usual events and activities through out Casa de Campo are complemented with some romantic options for you and your special someone to enjoy! An important event this weekend is also the 12th Annual Hogar del Niño Weekend which besides being a lot of fun and entertaining will benefit […]
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Kandela! – Not just for Tourists!
If you live in Casa de Campo, or visit frequently, you’ve probably heard of this little show they have going in Altos de Chavon, called Kandela (www.kandela.com.do). It’s a musical variety show, that was created around 2002 and is one heck of a show. While it’s true that the show is aimed at the large […]
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This Weekend in Casa
Friday 19th * Papa Jacks – On its second weekend the new and improved Papa Jacks does not have any special events but you need to check it out! * DJ Scooter at Club Onno’s – All the way from San Diego DJ Scooter will be manning the decks starting at midnight. Saturday 20th * […]