Puma Urban Art 2009 - Street art exhibition

Puma Urban Art 2009 is the meeting point for the best national and international urban artists. An original event, dedicated to contemporary art and the new trends on street art around the world.
This second edition of the Festival will feature the presence of national and international artists, like Alberto Cerriteño (Mexico), Alto Contraste (Brazil), Nate Williams (USA) and Víctor Castillo (Chile), among others.
One of the new features this year will be the projection of films and documentaries related to the Urban Art movement, including “Banksy’s Coming for Dinner”, featuring the number one graffiti artist, Bansky; “The Universe Of Keith Haring”, with appearances by Yoko Ono, Madonna, Grace Jones and David Lachapelle, among others; “Milton Glaser: to inform & delight”, by the great designer and creator of the logo "I LOVE NY"; and “Conversations whit Jean-Michel Basquiat”, about the first rupturist artist to paint in the streets.
Another new feature is a skate and bike championship, where professional riders will show their skills in a skate park inside the premises.
Puma will dedicate a special place to its model 917, inspired in pop art, and mainly in the work of Roy Lichtenstein.
Live painting, conferences, live dj sets featuring Dj.Saga and “The Champion Soundsystem”, and live music shows, are some of the activities programmed for the event.

Location: Auditorio Buenos Aires. Av Pueyrredón 2501.
Dates and Hours: August, Saturday 1 and Sunday 2, 2009 - 1 pm till midnight.
Free entrance

Puma Urban Art Festival official website.

Chamber music concerts offered by Teatro Colon Foundation

The Teatro Colón Foundation, a non-profit organization that contributes with the development of artistic and cultural events to support the Teatro Colón since 1978, organizes the series of concerts “Domingos con la Camerata” (Sundays with the Camerata), at Hotel Panamericano Buenos Aires.
The Camerata Bariloche is the first Argentine chamber music group in achieving an international renown. Its first director was Alberto Lysy, followed by Rubén González, Elías Khayat, and, from 1993, maestro Fernando Hasaj.
The closing concert, dedicated to Astor Piazzolla, will feature the young and talented Russian pianist Anna Fedorova, playing “Estaciones Porteñas”.

Schedule and program of concerts “Domingos con la Camerata 2009”

Sunday, June 21, 6.00 pm
Bach: Conciert for two violins
Mozart: Adagio and Fugue
Suk: Choral San Wenceslao
Dvorak: Serenade

Sunday, July 26, 6.00 pm
Vivaldi: Conciert for 4 violins in B minor
Rossini: Sonata Nº 1
Bottesini: Gran Dúo
Puccini: Crisantemi
Respighi: Third Suite

Sunday, August 23, 6.00 pm
Händel: Concerto Grosso Nº 10
Corelli: Concerto Grosso Nº 8 from Christmas
Vivaldi: Concert for oboe in D minor
Purcell: Suite Abdelazar
Bach: Conciert for oboe and violin

Sunday, September 20
Festival Piazzolla
Soloist: Anna Fedorova, piano
Fuga y Misterio
Decarissimo
Oblivion
La Muerte del Ángel
Escualo
Calambre
Adiós Nonino
Las Estaciones Porteñas

Location: Gran Salón del Hotel Panamericano Buenos Aires, Carlos Pellegrini 551
Tickets: AR $ 150, can be purchased at the Teatro Colon Foundation stand, Patio Bullrich (Posadas 1245), firts level, 15 days prior to every concert (cash, credit or debit card), or Hotel Panamericano, 45 minutes before the start of the concert.

Exposición Rural'09: 123rd Exhibition of Cattle Breeding, Agriculture, and International Industry

The traditional Livestock and Agriculture Exhibition ("La Rural"), held every year in Buenos Aires for over a century, is one of the most important of its kind worldwide, bringing together more than a million visitors among producers, tourists and general public.
In this year's edition, more than 600 exhibitors will be showing their products: laboratories, leather goods shops, banks, automotive industries, farm machinery, and providers of services and goods for the agricultural industry.
This year's exhibition features the "Bovine Genetics Forum", the "International Farm Machinery Forum", and "Bioenergy World", to be held for the first time in Argentina.
Another feature this year is the exhibition exclusively dedicated to the food and agriculture industry in the Argentine provinces
Visitors will have the opportunity to attend to activities like cattle competitions, cattle auctions, traditional costumes contests, rein skills and show jumping competitions, that take place every day at the main court, as well as exhibitions of all kinds of farm animals, and tastings of traditional products.

Dates: July 23rd to August 4th, 2009
Opening hours: Every day from 9 am to 8 pm.
Location: La Rural Exhibition Center. Av. Sarmiento 2704
Entry fee: AR $ 15. Children under 8: free
Exposicion Rural 2009 official website

Teatro Colón 2009 Season

The Teatro Colon de Buenos Aires will remain closed for renovations during 2009. However, the program of activities of the theater's companies continues at an alternative venue, the Teatro Coliseo, Marcelo T. de Alvear 1125. Tickets can only be purchased at the theater's box office, 9 am to 5 pm, two days prior to every performance.

I'm republishing this post since there have been some changes to the original schedule. The ballet Don Quixote has been replaced by Giselle.

This is the announced program for 2009:

Opera:

May 19, 22, 26
Jean D'Arc au Boucher (Juana de Arco en la Hoguera), by Arthur Honegger and Paul Claudel.
Orchestra conductor: John Neschling
Stage director: Roberto Plate

NOTICE: The performances of "The Abduction from the Seraglio" originally programmed for July have been rescheduled and will take place in September.

August 25, 28, 30
Orpheus and Eurydice (Orfeo y Eurídice), by Christoph W. Gluck and Raniero da Calzabigi
Orchestra conductor: Arnold Östman
Stage director: Roberto Oswald

September 27, 29, 30
The Abduction from the Seraglio (El rapto en el Serrallo), by Wolfgang A. Mozart and Gottlieb Stephanie.
Orchestra conductor: Michael Güttler
Stage director: Willy Landin

November 29, December 1, 5
The Two Foscaris (I due Foscari), by Giuseppe Verdi and Francesco Maria Piave.
Orchestra conductor: Carlos Vieu
Stage director: Mario Pontiggia

Ballet:

June 17, 18, 19
Giselle
Music: Adolph Adam
Choreography: Lidia Segni after Marius Petipa

October 17, 27, 31. November 1
Don Quixote
Music: Ludwig Minkus
Choreography: Zarko Prebil, from the original by Marius Petipa

December 22, 23, 26

The Nutcracker (El Cascanueces)
Music: Piotr I. Tchaicovsky
Choreography: Rudolph Nureyev, from the original by Marius Petipa
Luna Park Stadium.

Concerts:

The Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra, under musical direction by Maestro Arturo Diemecke, will offer a series of concerts throughout the year. On this season, the orchestra will pay homage to the following composers:
Georg Friedrich Händel (1685-1759) on 250 years of his death
Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) on 200 years of his death
Félix Mendelssohn (1809-1977) on 200 years of his birth
Isaac Albéniz (1860-1909) on 100 years of his death
Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959) on 50 years of his death

The concerts will all take place at Teatro Coliseo, on the following dates:
May 14, 21, 28
June 4, 25
July 2
August 6, 13
September 10
October 1, 8, 29
November 5, 12
December 3

Visit Teatro Colon official website to see the full programs.

Anne Frank House in Argentina

The Anne Frank House in Argentina will be inaugurated on June 12, 2009, the day of her 80th birthday. It is located in Superi 2647, in the neighborhood of Belgrano, being the first institution member of the Anne Frank House in Latin America.
The house features an exact reproduction of the rooms in the original hiding place in Amsterdam where Anne Frank and other seven people went into hiding from the Nazis for more than two years, including the movable bookcase that served as entrance to the Secret Annex of the house, as well as the kitchen, the bathroom, the living room, and Anne's complete bedroom.
There's also a "Free2Choose" room, with an interactive film screening, made by the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, in which film clips are used to invite visitors to think about issues concerning human rights and freedoms.
The exhibition "Anne Frank - a history for today" on display focuses mainly on young people, challenging the visitor to think about concepts such as tolerance, mutual respect, human rights, democracy, etc.
In the future the House plans to offer guided visits, workshops and seminars aimed to educators, students and members of defense institutions.

Classical music show for children

"La vuelta al Mundo en un violín" (Around the world in a violin) is a didactic musical show, in which a string orchestra, conducted by Sergio Feferovich, invites the audience to take part in a fantasy trip around classical music in a show for the whole family.

After the presentation of the chamber music orchestra and the individual introduction of its instruments, the audience is taken on a "journey" around the world through musical works from different countries, including England, Hungary, Austria, France, Greece, China, United States, Brazil, and Argentina, with themes by Mozart, Vivaldi, Strauss, Monti, Anderson, Gerra Peixe and Astor Piazzolla, among others.
Kids listen and participate of the show, with movements, clapping of their hands to the rhythm of music, or going on stage as "guest conductors".
Sergio Feferovich was born in Buenos Aires, graduated from the Fine Arts School of Universidad Nacional de La Plata, and got his Master Degree in Piano at the Catholic University of America (Washington, DC), Master in Orchestra Direction and Music Phd at Johns Hopkins University's Peabody Conservatory.

Location: Teatro Liceo. Av. Rivadavia 1499

Dates and hours:
Saturdays and Sundays, 4.00 PM

Tickets: AR$ 40 and $50, on sale at theater, or through PlateaNet.com

Museum of Reproductions and Comparative Sculpture “Ernesto de la Cárcova”

The Museum of Reproductions and Comparative Sculpture “Ernesto de la Cárcova” was inaugurated in 1928, and named after the artist who was the founder and first director of the Fine Arts School and the National Academy of Fine Arts.
It is the oldest and most important museum of its kind in Latin America. Its value lies in the notable quality of the reproductions exhibited. The museum's collection is made up of die-cast copies or casts taken from the original pieces. Most of them, specially the ones from classic Greece, are first copies of the originals on exhibition at the British Museum, the Louvre, or L'Accademia in Florence.
This is one of the least visited museums in Buenos Aires, but one of the most important in terms of the value of its collections.

The Museum is divided into three rooms organized in a chronological order:

On the center of the first room, the imposing actual size figure of Michelangelo Buonarotti's "David" is surrounded by the "Slave"; Lorenzo de Medici "Il pensieroso"; "Moses" and the "Pieta", among other works from the Renaissance period.





The second room is mainly dedicated to Greek art, including the "Winged Victory of Samothrace"; the "Venus de Milo"; Apolonio's "Belvedere Torso"; sculptural groups from the Parthenon, that can be seen at the British Museum; “Afrodita and Dione”; “Ilisos”, and other classic Greek sculptures friezes.





The third room presents Egyptian, Assyrian, Indian and Pre Hispanic American art. On the wall, the "Zodiac of Dendera" is one of the most important pieces in the museum.


Museo de Calcos y Escultura Comparada "Ernesto de la Cárcova”
Location: Avda España 1701 & Elvira Rawson de Dellepianne. Costanera Sur. Buenos Aires.
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm
Saturday and Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm
Entry fee: AR $ 2.-
For more information, visit the museum's website (in Spanish only).

Gallery Nights June 2009 Edition

On Friday, June 26th, 2009, from 7 PM, a new edition of Gallery Nights 2009, 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 and Barrio Norte 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.

As always, there will be live music and free shows, and guests will be welcomed with a complimentary glass of Chandon champagne. A free “LAN Audio Guide Tour”, is available (in Spanish only). Those who wish to participate in this virtual experience can get to the LAN stand at the British Arts Centre (Suipacha 1333), from 7 PM to 10 PM, and, with an ID, will be able to pick up an MP3 with the information about the galleries and exhibits chosen. This information can also be downloaded from www.artealdia.com to make the visit with your own MP3.

A new addition to Gallery Nights this year is the presentation of “Iluminarte by Arnet”, featuring Argentine video art at the Auditorium of British Arts Centre (Suipacha 1333, Buenos Aires). Rodrigo Alonso, a permanent collaborator of Arte al Dia, is in charge of the selection of the artists presenting their works.

Sofitel Buenos Aires Arroyo, along with Galería Holz, present an Art Lottery, with the possibility of winning important art works from artists like María Ester Joao, Jorge Álvaro, Pablo Bernasconi, Gabriel Sainz, Esteban Rivero, Andrés D’Arcangelo, Germán Wendel, Agustín Viñas, Darío Zana, Alicia Carletti, Febe Defelipe, Pablo Zel, among others. The price of the lottery tickets range from 20 to 500 pesos, according to the lots of works on which the bids are placed. Part of the money raised will be destined to "Red de Comunidades Rurales" (Rural Communities Network).

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 and more information: Gallery Nights website.

Recommended concerts in June and July 2009

There are just a few big concerts scheduled for the upcoming months in Buenos Aires. Please check for updates on this post, I will be adding information as soon as new concerts are announced.

JUNE 2009

TUESDAY 2
CESARIA EVORA
The Cape Verdian popular singer, known as the "barefoot diva" offers a concert in Buenos Aires presenting her latest album "Rogamar"
LUNA PARK STADIUM. Corrientes and Bouchard
Tickets: at the Stadium, or www.ticketportal.com.ar

THURSDAY 4
MARIA CREUZA
Comunidad Amijai announces the only presentation in Buenos Aires of María Creuza, one of the greatests Bossa Nova singers, presenting songs by Vinicius de Moraes, Tom Jobim and Baden Powell.
COMUNIDAD AMIJAI. Arribenos 2355
Tickets: Monday to Thursday, 11:30 am to 3.00 pm, and 4.00 pm to 7.30 pm. Friday 11:30 am to 3.00 pm and 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm

SATURDAY 6
CAFE TACUBA
The Mexican band returns to Argentina as part of its "20 Años - 20 Ciudades" tour (20 years - 20 cities).
LUNA PARK STADIUM. Corrientes and Bouchard
Tickets: at the Stadium, or www.ticketportal.com.ar

SATURDAY 6
THE BAD PLUS & WENDY LEWIS
The American jazz trio will present its latest album "For All I Care" along with singer Wendy Lewis, playing classic songs by Pink Floyd, Nirvana, Wilco, Bee Gees, and their own pieces.
LA TRASTIENDA CLUB. Balcarce 460.
Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

SATURDAYS 6, 13, 20, 27
TANGOLOCO
Nominated to Gardel Award as the best Tango Orchestra, the quintet Tangoloco, the innovative Tango-fusion group, offers once again a show in Buenos Aires. They will be presenting their new material "Rock en 2x4” - the classic songs of national rock in a tango style and a very original sound. They will also present themes from the CD "Tangos de Liverpool" - themes from The Beatles combined with tango, candombe and milonga, and original themes from the group.
VELMA CAFE. Gorriti 5520
Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

WEDNESDAYS 10 and 17
ORQUESTA TIPICA FERNANDEZ FIERRO
The group that has set a renovation of rock through tango presents two shows in Buenos Aires after its Colombian tour, offering themes from their four albums and presenting new themes from their next release.
Club Atlético Fernández Fierro (CAFF). Sánchez de Bustamante 764.
Tickets: AR$ 15 and AR$ 25, with table.

FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS, FROM JUNE 12 TO JUNE 30
SEXTETO MAYOR vs QUINTETO REAL
Two great Tango orchestras come together. Quinteto Real and Sexteto Mayor are known for the originaly of their musical arrangements and beacause each of their musicians is a great soloist. Quinteto Real is made up by César Salgán, Esteban Falabella, Carlos Corrales, Julio Peressini and Juan Pablo Navarro. Sexteto Mayor, by Horacio Romo, Enrique Guerra, Fulvio Giraudo, Mario Abramovich, Eduardo Walczak, and Lautaro Greco.
CENTRO CULTURAL TORQUATO TASSO. Defensa 1575. 10.00 PM

THURSDAY 25
RICKY LEE JONES
The American artist, winner of two Grammy awards, offers a show in Buenos Aires.
TEATRO GRAN REX. Corrientes 857
Tickets: Ticketek Argentina


JULY 2009

SATURDAY 4
DADDY YANKEE
The "reggaeton" Puerto Rican singer returns to Argentina to present an only show.
LUNA PARK STADIUM. Corrientes and Bouchard
Tickets: at the stadium, or www.ticketportal.com.ar

THURSDAY 16
CAT POWER
After the success of her album "Jukebox", the American artist and composer Chan Marshall, aka Cat Power, visits Argentina to present her latest hits.
TEATRO GRAN REX. Corrientes 857
Tickets: Ticketek Argentina

FRIDAY 24
MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP
A guitar legend, one of the founder members of Scorpions, and main member in the glory days of the group UFO, arrives in Buenos Aires presenting "In the midst of beauty - World Tour", a show with all the classic from these bands.
THE ROXI LIVE BAR. Niceto Vega 5542
Tickets: Ticketek Argentina