Passionate and inspiring. If there are words we could use to describe Dominican designer Jenny Polanco, it would have been those. In loving memory of her, here we bring you once again an interview with Jenny Polanco previously published in TODO Casa de Campo magazine, back in 2013. Considered to be one of the Dominican Republic’s […]
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“I hope it rains” the umbrella as an art object / An installation of traveling art
On Saturday, May 26th, Ossaye Casa de Arte (OCA) Contemporary art foundation and “Jenny Polanco Project” will inaugurate the itinerant exhibition “I hope it rains” the umbrella as an art object, with the participation of a group of national artists. This is the third event, the first one took place in Punta Cana back in […]
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A night of “Poetry under the moon” in honor of Dr. José López Larache
A few weeks ago, members of the Casa de Campo and La Romana community got together in honor of José F. López Larache with a poetry reading in La Aldea Cultural Santa Rosa de Lima, hosted by Jenny Polanco. Dr. José López is a renowned doctor who lives in La Romana and runs an important medical […]
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Something’s brewing at the Jenny Polanco Project!
The Jenny Polanco Project has a new area that is perfect for meeting up with friends: the Project Tapas Bar! This bar officially opened to the Casa de Campo community on January 29th in Altos de Chavón with the event “Good Beer with Friends”. Everyone enjoyed delicious tapas and drinks hosted by Chef Jorge Barrante and […]
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Local Artisans make a statement at La Aldea Cultural Santa Rosa de Lima
In two art exhibitions that opened not long ago at the Aldea Cultural Santa Rosa de Lima, the La Romana community got a chance to view crafts designed by local artisans that showcased impressive basketweaving, woodworking, home furnishings and décor. DISEÑANÍA Diseño + Artesania (design + crafts) and GUANEANDO, presented by the Cultural Center of Spain (Centro Cultural […]
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Unique exhibitions on display this Friday at La Aldea Cultural Santa Rosa de Lima
On November 18th at 7pm the Aldea Cultural Santa Rosa de Lima, directed by Dominican womenswear designer Jenny Polanco, will be opening two exhibitions: DISEÑANÍA Diseño + Artesania (design + crafts) and GUANEANDO presented by the Cultural Center of Spain (Centro Cultural de España) and the Technological Institute of Santo Domingo (Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo, […]
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The Colors and Spirit of community, music, art and laughter in Altos de Chavón’s Fall Festival
Altos de Chavón’s numerous activities at Fall Fest kept last weekend on a constant high note. Coming off of Dueños 2016 Weekend events and to die for Halloween bashes at Simply Haunted Mansion and Genesis Nightclub, Sunday seemed like it would be a day for staying in. But true to Dominican style, we kept the celebrations going and welcomed […]
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A Look Within: “Portraits” at the Aldea Cultural Santa Rosa de Lima captures more than faces
Last Saturday, the Aldea Cultural Santa Rosa de Lima welcomed art lovers to the opening of their newest exhibition, “Portraits” by a group of students from the career of Social Communication in PUCMM. It was a very successful gathering where viewers admired faces of people from all around the country.
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New exhibition at Museo de la Altagracia this Saturday: Pilgrims of Altagracia by Yael Duval
Last weekend, the Museo de la Altagracia hosted a guided tour and toast to the farewell of “Road to Sanctuary” (Camino al Santuario) by Cristobal Rodriguez. This Saturday, September 10th they will inaugurate the new exhibition, “Pilgrims of Altagracia” (Peregrinos de la Altagracia) by Yael Duval at 11:00 am. It is curated by Carlos Acero Ruiz as part of the International Photography Festival, PhotoImagen.
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Jenny Polanco presents her latest line, Bakuba at “Couleur D’ Ailleurs de Africa al Caribe”
True to unique craft and functionality, Jenny Polanco displayed a lovely collection as part of the event, “Couleur D’ Ailleurs de Africa al Caribe,” organized by Sabrina Grazouille, president of Saint Domingue Accueil, the association of francophones in the Dominican Republic. The event sought to emphasize the ethical and aesthetic views of fashion as cultural […]
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Koribe Choir will perform tomorrow at La Aldea Cultural Santa Rosa de Lima in honor of San Antonio de Padua
Jenny Polanco is a well-known fashion designer locally and abroad for ready-to-wear and couture, what you may not know is that she also promotes all cultural events in the eastern region of the Dominican Republic, and invites us to a presentation by Koribe tomorrow night, June 11th at 7pm in La Aldea Cultural Santa Rosa […]