Youth Culture Festival "Ciudad Emergente" 2012

The fifth edition of Ciudad Emergente, the Festival of the youth culture, will take place from Wednesday 6 to Sunday 10 of June, 2012 at Centro Cultural Recoleta.

This Festival, organized by the Ministry of Culture of the Government of the City of Buenos Aires, presents the new expressions of the youth culture: rock, pop, street art, animation, poetry, cinema, fashion, theater, and digital art.

The activities in the festival include: fashion shows by novel designers; events that combine poetry and music; street art; hip hop and other street dance style shows; movie screenings with a program related to national and international rock and roll; fashion and digital art exhibitions; chill out lounges; music concerts; DJs, VJs.

 

The sensational show "Hombre Vertiente" will be presented on June 7, 8, 9, and 10, at 9pm. Free tickets for this event must be picked up on the day of each performance from 8pm (up to 2 tickets per person).

Admission is free of charge for all the activities, with limited capacity.

Location: Centro Cultural Recoleta. Junin 1930
After 9 PM entrance on Av. Pueyrredon & Azcuenaga
Dates and Hours: June 6-10, 2012. 3.00 pm to 9.00 pm.
More information: Ciudad Emergente official website.

Expo Cuisine&Vins 2012

Over 100 first class companies will showcase their products on June 6, 7, and 8, at the Expo Cuisine&Vins 2012, the 19th edition of the wine exhibition organized by Cuisine&Vins Magazine, where visitors have the chance to taste some of the best wines produced in Argentina.

New and traditional wineries will present their premium labels, talks and tastings by enologists and wine makers. There will also be stands dedicated to spirits, cigars, luxury resorts, delicatessen, crafts from all over the country, as well as the new flavors of the most outstanding restaurants of the moment.

Wine tastings will be offered every day, with limited capacity and with previous accreditation at the Expo, according to this schedule:

Wednesday 6
6.30 pm: Bodega Goyenechea
7.30 pm: Bodega Familia Zuccardi
8.30 pm: Bodega VyD, Viale y Dujovne

Thursday 7
6.30 pm: Pernod Ricard
7.30 pm: Bodega Cinco Tierras
8.30 pm: Bodega Casa Bianchi

Friday 8
6.30 pm: Bodega Perdriel
7.30 pm: Bodega Huarpe
8.30 pm: Tasting by the Province of San Juan.

Location: Palacio Paz. Santa Fe 750, Plaza San Martin, Buenos Aires
Dates: June 6, 7, and 8,  2012

Opening hours: 5 pm to 11 pm
Entry fee: 

General: AR$ 130, includes a complimentary tasting cup.

Tickets on sale at the venue.

More info: Expo Cuisine&Vins website.

2nd Organic street market in San Telmo

After the success of the first event presented last April, the main producers of organic and healthy food in Argentina will gather again in a street market in Buenos Aires, with free access to the public.

For two days, on Saturday June 2 and Sunday June 3 , 2012, from 10am to 6pm, visitors will be able to taste for free and buy at a promotional prices, natural foods and beverages in an area specially located on the historic Avenida Caseros, between Bolivar and Defensa. (San Telmo)

More than 40 gazebos will be installed, where the participating producers will offer products in the following areas:

Oils; Alcoholic drinks; Soft drinks; Cereals and seeds; Spices; Nuts; Fruits & Vegetables; Farm produce; Delicatessen; Gourmet food; Flour and derivatives; Mushrooms; Infusions; Vegetables; Dairy; Bakery; Jams; edible Flowers; Pasta; herbs; Snacks

There will be some activities, in a specially equipped space. Among them, lectures and cooking classes by some of the main references of this culinary trend, music and artistic shows.

The nearby restaurants will also join the Buenos Aires Market preparing special menus for visitors, with tables on the street of this picturesque boulevard, adjacent to the Parque Lezama.

The event is organized by Planeta Joy magazine and sponsored by the city of Buenos Aires.

Gallery Nights May 2012

Due to the National Holiday on May 25th, the May edition of Gallery Nights will take place on Thursday, May 24th, 2012, from 7pm to 10pm. The original circuit for art lovers around more than 60 art galleries, antique shops, museums and cultural centers, will take place in the neighborhoods of Retiro, Barrio Norte and Recoleta in Buenos Aires. Gallery Nights is organized by the art magazine Arte al Día, AdnCultura (La Nacion newspaper), and the Ministry of Culture of the City of Buenos Aires, the last Friday of every month between April and December.

As always, there will be live music and free shows, and guests will be welcomed with a complimentary glass of Chandon champagne. Maps will be provided to the public so they can visit their favorite galleries and exhibitions at their own pace.

The traditional circuit of Gallery Nights covers from Plaza San Martín to Callao and from Tucumán to Libertador. There is also a free transportation service with fixed stops and a constant route to get to all of the spots in the circuit.

This event is totally free of charge.

Maps, participating galleries and more information: Gallery Nights website.

International Show Jumping Competition "Gran Premio Sol de Mayo 2012"

The annual show jumping competition "Gran Premio Sol de Mayo" will take place between May 16th and 20th of 2012, at Club Hipico Argentino, with the participation of the best national and international riders.  This is one of the most important tournaments of the annual show jumping calendar in Argentina.

The the "International Preliminary World Cup Competition" will take place on the afternoon of  May 18th. The main event will be the "Gran Premio Sol de Mayo" (1.5m), that will take place on Sunday, May 20th, from 2:00 pm. 

There will be activities for the whole family, like the presence of marching bands, vaulting exhibitions, free pony rides.

Location: Club Hipico Argentino. Av. Figueroa Alcorta 7285
Dates and Hours: May 16, 17, 18, 19, 20: 8 am to 6 pm
Free entrance every day. Not suspended for rain.

arteBA'12 Contemporary Art Fair

arteBA Contemporary Art Fair, that will take place on May 18 - 22, 2012, is the most popular cultural event in the city of Buenos Aires and the most important one of its kind in Latin America. arteBA is an art exhibition where art galleries display their best artworks, offering the general public the chance to come face to face with truly unique collectors’ pieces. It is also an opportunity for the newer art centers from all over the region to present their younger artists and reveal the very latest trends, which are simply absent from other art fairs. 98 carefully selected galleries from Latin America, North America and Europe will exhibit works by the most outstanding contemporary artists at this great cultural event.

arteBA Foundation called for the ninth edition of arteBA-Petrobras Prize for the Visual Arts. Each one of the selected projects will be awarded a determined amount of pesos to be used for its realization and exhibition at arteBA `12. Once the winning projects have been exhibited at the Fair, a second, International Prize-Giving Jury will award a (non-acquisitional) Incentive Prize of $ 50,000 pesos. The prize will be granted after the final in situ installation of the works.
The second edition of U-TURN Project Rooms by Mercedes Benz will bring together the work of 24 artists from fourteen countries, represented by twelve galleries from Argentina, Brazil, Spain, Mexico, Denmark, Switzerland, Colombia, and Germany.
Young Argentine and foreign galleries that represent mainly Latin American artists will be present at Barrio Joven Chandon.
The OPEN FORUM 2012 will be held with open, free admission in the fair’s auditorium.

These are just a few of the many activities programmed for this year's exhibition. For more information, visit arteBA'12 official website.

Location: La Rural Exhibition Center. Blue and Green Pavilions. Av. Sarmiento 2704, Buenos Aires

Dates and hours: May 18 - 22, 2012 / 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Admission fees:

General: AR $50

Students and Senior citizens: AR $25
2 day pass: AR$ 80
Unlimited pass: AR$ 100
Unlimited pass + catalog: AR$ 170

Children under 12: Free

The Rugby Championship 2012

The Rugby Championship will be disputed for the first time in 2012. This tournament will replace the existing Tri Nations tournament, with Argentina joining the three rugby powers of the South Hemisphere (New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa).

The Rugby Championship will commence on 18 August, 2012 at ANZ Stadium. Each team will play a home and and away fixture against each opponent.

The Argentine team, Los Pumas, will dispute three test matches as locals during the tournament, against South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia, in the cities of Mendoza, La Plata and Rosario.

The debut of Los Pumas in our country will be on Saturday, August 25th, against South Africa's Springboks, at the stadium Malvinas Argentina, in the province of Mendoza.

The second match will be against the All Blacks, the current World Champions, at the Estadio Ciudad de La Plata, on Saturday, September 29th.

Finally, on Saturday, October 6th, at the stadium of Rosario Central club, in the city of Rosario, Los Pumas will play against Australia's Wallabies, in the final match of the first Rugby Championship.

Tickets for all Argentina's local matches are on sale through this website.

There are also tours available that include transfers from/to hotel in the local city, bilingual guide and ticket for the game. Contact me to inquire about this service.

Celebration of Vesak at the Chinese Quarter

On Sunday, May 13th, 2012, the the ceremony of Vesak, also known as the Bath of Buddha, will be celebrated in the streets of the Chinese Quarter in Belgrano, on Arribeños Street, from Blanco Encalada to Juramento.  

Organized by the Buenos Aires Chinatown Association, Argentina Buddhist Association I.B.P.S, and the For Guang Shan Buddhist Monastery Argentina, this important ceremony will commemorate the birth of Sakyamuri Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama) 2556 years ago.

The idea is to use bath water to clean our own Buddha within, that is, to purify the body and mind by the washing of Buddha. It is also a reminder that we must always keep a pure mind.

Two stages with lights and sound will be mounted for the public to enjoy a great event that will feature the traditional Dragon and Lion Dance, Oriental Martial Arts, and the Tea Ceremony.

The activities will take place between 12:00pm and 8:00pm.

Exceptional Ballet performances at Teatro Coliseo

Three important ballet performances featuring more than 25 outstanding dancers from the best companies in the world will be presented in the months of May, August and November, 2012, at Teatro Coliseo de Buenos Aires:

May 17, 19

3E Étage Opera National de Paris

This "ensamble" gets together eleven first figures from the Opera National de Paris' Ballet, presenting for the first time in Argentina "Nouvelles Virtuosités", a show that combines humor and virtuosity. A unique opportunity to see on the same stage the talented Argentinian dancer Ludmila Pagliero –named "Danseuse Étoile" at the Opera National de París last March- and "Danseur Étoile" Josua Hoffalt, performing choreographs by Raul Zeummes, William Forsythe and Samuel Murez.

August 23, 24, 25
2nd Buenos Aires International Ballet Gala
This Second International Ballet Gala will feature some of the best dancers of classical, neoclassical and contemporary ballet from the most prominent and prestigious companies in the world:  Marianela Nuñez and Thiago Soares from the Royal Opera House; Polina Semionova, Iana Salenko and Dmitrij Semnionov from Staattsballett Berlin; Silvina Perillo and Juan Pablo Ledo from Teatro Colón; David Hallberg from the Bolshoi Theater; Maria Korowsky, from NYCB; Angel Corella and Daniil Simkin from American Ballet Theatre (ABT), Maria Shirinkina and Vladimir Shklyarov from Mariisnky Theater; Katheryna Shalkina and Oscar Chacon from Béjart Ballet Lausanne, among others

November 9, 10
Kings of the Dance Opus 3
After the great success in Moscow and Saint Petersburg, and recently premiered in New York, the show "Kings of the Dance" will be presented for the first time in Argentina.
With the participation of Guillaume Côté (Canada), Marcelo Gomes (Brazil), Denis Matvienko (Ukraine), Leonid Sarafanov (Ukraine), Ivan Vasiliev (Russia), the program in three acts will include choreographs by Mauro Bigonzetti, Nacho Duato, Marco Goecke, Eduard Clug, Jorma Elo and Marcelo Gomes.

All performances will be held at Teatro Coliseo de Buenos Aires, Marcelo T. de Alvear 1125

Tickets for the individual dates or for three performances combined are on sale through www.ticketek.com.ar

Tango: City Dance Champhionship 2012

From May 10th to May 26th, 2012, the City's Tango Dance Championship 2012 will be held in different "milongas", theaters, and open air locations across the city.

The competition is on the look out for new winning couples in the categories Tango Salon, Milonga, "Milongueros" of the World, and Waltz, who will qualify to participate in the World Tango Dance Championship that will take place in Buenos Aires in August 2012.

The Championship starts on May 10th at Milonga El Arranque and Tango Ideal. The qualifying rounds will continue until Sunday, May 20th at different clubs and milongas of the city, to arrive at semifinals on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th at La Viruta and El Pial.

The Final will be held on Saturday 26th at the recently inaugurated cultural center Usina del Arte (Av. Pedro de Mendoza & Caffarena), in La Boca. Besides the tango dance competition, there will be a concert tribute to Astor Piazzolla. Free tickets for this event must be picked up at Casa de la Cultura, Av. de Mayo 575, on Friday 25th, from 12pm to 5pm (2 tickets per person).

For the events that are not free of charge, tickets will be on sale at the respective venues.

Click here for more information and complete day by day schedule.

Recommended Concerts in May and June, 2012

MAY 2012

THURSDAY 3

THE TING TINGS
The British duo, with Katie White and Jules de Martino, will present "Sounds from Nowheresville" at the Buenos Aires Sounds Fest. The local artists that will  join them are Mompox, Fabián Dellamónica and Diego Chamorro.
Groove. Av. Santa Fe 4389
Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

FRIDAY 4
IL VOLO
The teen band, nominated to the Latin Grammys, made up by Piero Barone (17), Ignazio Boschetto (16), and Gianluca Ginoble (16), that mixes classic music with pop songs will present their record "Il Volo"
Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club. Olleros 1510
Tickets: www.tuentrada.com

FRIDAY 4 - SATURDAY 5
DURAN DURAN
John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Nick Rhodes and Simon Le Bon return to Argentina to present their last album "All You Need Is Now".
Luna Park Stadium, Av. Corrientes & Bouchard
Tickets: www.TicketPortal.com.ar

SATURDAY 5
JAMES BLAKE
The composer, singer and producer of electronic music James Blake comes for the first time to Argentina to offer a show as part of the Personal Pop Festival.
La Trastienda Club, Balcarce 460
Tickets: www.livepass.com.ar

SUNDAY 6
NOEL GALLAGHER
The former leader of Oasis will present his album "Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds" as part of the Personal Pop Festival. Invitaded Artist: James Blake. Las entradas están a la venta por sistema TopShow.
Club GEBA, Marcelino Freyre 3381
Tickets: www.topshow.com.ar

SUNDAY 6
CROSBY, STILLS & NASH
The legendary folk-rock band returns to Argentina
Luna Park Stadium, Av. Corrientes & Bouchard
Tickets: www.TicketPortal.com.ar

MONDAY 14
THE KOOKS
The English rock band lead by Luke Pritchard will present their latest record "Junk of the Heart"
Luna Park Stadium, Av. Corrientes & Bouchard
Tickets: www.TicketPortal.com.ar

MONDAY 14
ALVA NOTO AND RYUICHI SAKAMOTO
The minimalist German artist and the Japanese composer will offer a joint concert from their “S” tour 2012
Teatro Gran Rex, Av. Corrientes 857
Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

MONDAY 21
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
The Cuban Orchestra will be accompanied target="_blank"by Omara Portuondo
Teatro Vorterix, Av. Federico Lacroze & Alvarez Thomas
Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

WEDNESDAY 23
UTE LEMPER
The German artist, known as the real Cabaret Diva, will offer a show featuring her own songs and themes by Astor Piazzolla, Horacio Ferrer, Kurt Weill, Jaques Brel and Marcelo Nisinman.
Teatro Gran Rex, Av. Corrientes 857
Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar


JUNE 2012

WEDNESDAY 6
CHICK COREA

The American pianist, member of the Miles Davis band, will present the album “Forever”, together with Stanley Clarke and Lenny White.

Teatro Gran Rex, Av. Corrientes 857
Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

THURSDAY 7
MACEO PARKER
The American saxophone player will present "The Fingers on the pulse of FUNK". Guest artists: Gillespi Band
Teatro Gran Rex, Av. Corrientes 857
Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

FRIDAY 8 - SATURDAY 9
HUGH LAURIE
The leading actor from the TV series Dr House will offer two shows in Buenos Aires, with The Copper Bottom Band, presenting their album "Let Them Talk"
Luna Park Stadium, Av. Corrientes & Bouchard
Tickets: www.TicketPortal.com.ar

THURSDAY 14, FRIDAY 15, SATURDAY 16
BABASONICOS
One of the best Argentine bands of the moment present a new spectacular show in Buenos Aires
Teatro Vorterix, Av. Federico Lacroze & Alvarez Thomas
Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

FRIDAY 15
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK
The legendary American Pop group arrives for the first time in Argentina as part of it's South America and Mexico Tour 2012, and presenting the album "The Block", launched in 2008, and the fusion of that album with the Backstreet Boys called "NKOTBBSB".

Luna Park Stadium, Av. Corrientes & Bouchard
Tickets: www.TicketPortal.com.ar

THURSDAY 21
JENNIFER LOPEZ
For the first time in Argentina, Jennifer Lopez comes to Buenos Aires to present her latest album "Love?" and all her greatest hits like "Let's Get Loud", "All I Have", "Jenny From The Block" and "Waiting For Tonight".
Club GEBA: Av. Dorrego between Figueroa Alcorta and Libertador
Tickets: www.topshow.com.ar

WEDNESDAY 27
GAL COSTA
One of the most important Brazilian singers, Gal Costa will present her new record, "Recanto", produced by Caetano Veloso, as well as the greatest hits from her extensive career.
Teatro Gran Rex, Av. Corrientes 857
Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

It has been announced that Madonna is coming to Buenos Aires on December 13th! Tickets are already on sale through www.ticketek.com.ar

Contact me if you need help getting tickets for any of these concerts.

4th Buenos Aires International Circus Festival

The 4th Buenos Aires International Circus Festival, organized by the Ministry of Culture of the City of Buenos Aires, with the collaboration of  Institute Francais and the French Embassy in Argentina, will take place between May 3 and May 14, 2012. 

The Festival will offer the public unique experiences, outstanding artistic performances, and fun national and international shows, including 18 shows and 51 performances by Circus companies from France,  Switzerland, Sweden, Australia, Brazil and Chile, focusing on contemporary circus.

The exhibition "Monstration - La Motte", by Cirque Ici, will be open from April 27th, every day during the Festival, from 12pm, at Centro Municipal de Exposiciones, with free entrance.

Every day at Polo Circo, one hour before the first show, there will be free shows at the Reception Tent, and a large format open air international show by Compañía de Paso.

Venues:

Several big tops will be put up at "Buenos Aires Polo Circo", Combate de los Pozos 1700, in the neighborhood of Parque Patricios, and there will be activities in six other venues: 

Espacio Cultural Julián Centeya: Av. San Juan   3255

Centro Cultural Carlos Gardel: Olleros 3640

Centro Cultural Adán Buenos Aires: Av. Asamblea 1200/ Av. Eva Perón 1400

Centro Cultural General San Martín: Sarmiento 1551

Centro Municipal de Exposiciones: Couture 2231 (Av. Figueroa Alcorta & Pueyrredon)

Complejo Cultural Teatro 25 de Mayo: Av. Triunvirato 4444

Tickets:

The shows by Argentine companies are free of charge. Free tickets must be picked up at Casa de la Cultura, Av. de Mayo 575, 11am to 7pm. Maximum of 4 tickets per show, 2 shows per person.

Ticket sales for International shows (children under 3, free): advanced tickets can be purchased up to one day before the selected  performance, from 11am to 7pm, at the following points of sale:

Centro Cultural General San Martin: Sarmiento 1554, Centro.

Buenos Aires Polo Circo: Av Juan de Garay and Combate de Los Pozos, Parque Patricios

Complejo Cultutal Teatro 25 de Mayo, Av. Triunvirato 4444 (Villa Urquiza) 

Casa de la Cultura: Avenida de Mayo 575 - PB, Centro

On Internet through www.tuentrada.com

Polo: Nations Cup 2012 - New Date

Due to bad weather conditions, the Nations Cup 2012 (Copa de las Naciones 2012), organized by the Argentine Polo Association, will now take place on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at the Campo Argentino de Polo in Palermo (Av. Libertador y Dorrego).

This year the participating teams are the national selections of Argentina and Brazil, two of the greatest representatives of world polo, with a maximum handicap of 26 goals for each team. This unique tournament is an important new addition to the national and international polo calendar.

The events starts at 11:00am, with a match between two junior teams.

The main test match will kick off at 2:00 pm.

Teams:

Argentina: Gonzalo Pieres Jr 10, Facundo Pieres 10, Pablo Llorente (Jr), Carlos Deladino

Brazil: José Eduardo Kalil, Rodrigo Ribeiro de Andrade, Joao Paulo Ganon, Pedro Zacarias.

Tickets on sale through www.ticketek.com.ar or at the stadium on the day of the match.

Horse Racing: Gran Premio Republica Argentina 2012

One of the most important classics of the year, the "Gran Premio Republica Argentina" (GI), will take place on Tuesday, May 1st, 2012, at Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo, Av. Libertador & Dorrego.

This outstanding 2000-meter race gathers the best 3 years old and older pure thoroughbred horses of the national and foreign equestrian activity.

The Great Prize "Gran Premio Republica Argentina", at 5:25 pm,  will be the center of a spectacular journey that will start at 1:00 pm. Other five big prizes (GI) are included: in the day's schedule: Great International Prize of the Americas; Breeders' Prize; Great International Prize of Buenos Aires City;  Great Prize Jorge de Atucha; and the Great Award Montevideo.

Free entrance.

Organic street market in San Telmo

For the first time, the main producers of organic and healthy food in Argentina will gather in a street market in Buenos Aires, in the style of organic markets in London and New York, with free access to the public.

For two days, on April 28th and April 29th, 2012, from 10am to 6pm, visitors will be able to taste for free and buy at a promotional prices, natural foods and beverages in an area specially located on the historic Avenida Caseros, between Bolivar and Defensa. (San Telmo)

More than 40 gazebos will be installed, where the participating producers will offer products in the following areas:

Oils; Alcoholic drinks; Soft drinks; Cereals and seeds; Spices; Nuts; Fruits & Vegetables; Farm produce; Delicatessen; Gourmet food; Flour and derivatives; Mushrooms; Infusions; Vegetables; Dairy; Bakery; Jams; edible Flowers; Pasta; herbs; Snacks

There will be some activities, in a specially equipped space. Among them, lectures and cooking classes by some of the main references of this culinary trend, music and artistic shows.

The nearby restaurants will also join the Buenos Aires Market preparing special menus for visitors, with tables on the street of this picturesque boulevard, adjacent to the Parque Lezama.

The event is organized by Planeta Joy magazine and sponsored by the city of Buenos Aires.

Note: the event on Saturday 28 was suspended due to rain by the organizers. The Fair will be open on Sunday 29 and Monday 30.