For the second year in a row, we witnessed the extraordinary work of Naeem Khan as we celebrated the children of the Fundación MIR at the Magical Splendor Gala, hosted by Alfy and Raysa Fanjul on January 14th. In its 27th edition, the annual gala benefitted the social and educational projects of the foundation which runs three schools in […]
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Chavon School of Design, now closer to you with courses in La Romana and Bavaro!
This year brings great news to all art lovers in the eastern region: Chavón School of Design has opened two new centers in the city of La Romana and Bavaro! The school will be offering their Continuing Education and Chavón Kids and Teens courses in these centers, now closer than ever, anyone who wants to pursue a […]
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View tomorrow’s exhibition “Painting for the Values” at the Aldea Cultural Santa Rosa de Lima
The Vice President of the Dominican Republic and the program “Progressing with Solidarity” (Prosoli) launched the 3rd National Contest of Painting for the Values last year wherein artists from 18-35 years old submitted art pieces with a common message: prevention of violence against women and proclaim a new masculinity. These pieces have been exhibited throughout the […]
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Naeem Khan visits the Fundación MIR schools in La Romana
In the lead up to the Fundación MIR’s Magical Splendor Gala wherein guest of honor for the evening, Naeem Khan presented his latest ready-to-wear collection, the revered fashion designer first visited the Fundación MIR’s schools. Located in La Romana, the non-profit organization which was founded in 1988 has helped improve the lives of a growing number of […]
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Winter Edition of CasaLife features “Designing Paradise”
We couldn’t be more excited to announce the launch of the Holiday edition of our sister publication, CasaLife. In it, we headline “Designing Paradise”, the first of a 4 part series where David Peacock, a community member passionate about researching how Casa de Campo came to be, and Adolfo Despradel, director of the Planning and Design Department for Costasur, […]
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Christmas Eve Specials in and around Casa de Campo make the holidays all the merrier!
You’ve set up the Christmas decorations, put lights outside and ornaments on the tree, and even laid out some cookies for Santa Claus, it’s time to celebrate! As Santa prepares to fit himself down many chimneys come tomorrow night, see how you can shamelessly indulge in Christmas Eve dinner specials without worry! Here’s what’s available…
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A tour through some of the best movies with Stage Art Studio’s “A Night in Hollywood”
Saturday night was a night we are positive the students, families and friends of Stage Art Studio will remember for a long time. Alicia Campillo, along with her students and crew for Stage Art Studio, presented a “A Night in Hollywood” – a wonderful show filled with lights, music, and most of all, talent!
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A Christmas message from Fundación Lirio del Valle
The Fundación Lirio del Valle is a charity project which was started seven years ago and has worked hard to improve the lives of many poor children in La Romana. The foundation was founded by Anna Maria Pla and Rosario Volquez, who, with a mixed group of Dominican and Spanish volunteers, began working to help the children […]
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Talented Chavonero Argenis Lebron leads mural project at the Santa Rosa de Lima Church
If you are part of the Casa de Campo community and even La Romana community, you have most likely heard of Argenis Lebron. Argenis is a graduate of the Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design and teaches art at the Hogar del Niño, leading the mural painting of their “Zona Verde.” He is well known for his beautiful art that pushes […]
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Now’s the time to shop: Aurora’s 20% off discount in stores now!
It’s almost 10 days to Christmas and as we prepare our homes for the holidays, Aurora Ideas: Espacios in La Romana gives us a much needed boost. The interior design studio that opened a new storefront in La Romana just a couple of months ago, has a 20% off discount going on now on select wallpapers […]
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Celebrating a Christmas Café de la Leche with Mrs. Xiomara Menéndez
The setting of Mrs. Xiomara Menéndez’s Bahía Minitas villa could not have been more picturesque for this past December edition of Café de la Leche. The founder of the Hogar del Niño charity, which celebrated its 40th anniversary earlier this year, brought a welcoming holiday spirit into every corner of her exquisite home.