International Artisan Fair 2010 at La Rural

At the International Artisans Fair ("Feria Internacional de Artesanias de Buenos Aires") over 500 craftsmen from Argentina and Latin America will show their talent, creativity and skills, with live demonstrations of their work.

Individual artisans, official entities and delegations from the different Argentine provinces and neighboring countries will exhibit and offer their hand crafted pieces, while sharing their techniques and knowledge with the public.

A unique opportunity for visitors to purchase exclusive handicraft pieces at the best prices, while learning about cultural and artistic expressions from Argentina and Latin America.

Dates: December 7 through December 12, 2010.
Location: La Rural Exhibition Center. Av. Sarmiento 2704
Opening hours: 3 PM to 10 PM
Entry Fee: $ 15 Pesos. Children under 8, free
More information: Feria Internacional de Artesanias official website.

Festival Buenos Aires Jazz 2010

Between December 3 and December 8, 2010, BUENOS AIRES JAZZ.10 presents a program of concerts by national and international artists that will offer the best of jazz in all its forms. The program of BAJ.10 will be divided into different sections:

International Concerts: The opening night at Teatro Coliseo, on Friday, December 3, at 8.30 pm, will feature Frank Carlberg and Christine Correa, followed by The Mingus Dinasty.
For the first time in Argentina, one of the most important musicians of the European scene: pianist Enrico Pieranunzi, who, for the closing the Festival, will present his album Fellini Jazz, which recreates those tunes that Nino Rotta wrote mainly for the famous film director, sharing the stage with two Argentine soloists, Diego Urcola and Ramiro Flores.
The French bass virtuoso Renaud Garcia-Fons will perform with his quartet South Line playing a music in which, as in a collage of sound, echoes of flamenco music, Latin rhythms and melodic long tradition of French music.
As always, the Latin American music will also be represented. From Brazil, the duo Mauro Senise-Gilson Peranzzetta. From Chile, trumpet player Sebastian Jordan and his quintet; and Hugo Fatorusso, from Uruguay.

"Cruces": Meetings between local and international artists at Notorious and Cafe Vinilo: Barry Altschul, Marc Perrenoud Trio, Helvio Alves, Kim Nazarian, Javier Vercher, Ernesto Jodos, Manuel Ochoa, Ricardo Cavalli, Jerónimo Carmona, Rodrigo Domínguez, Sergio Verdinelli, Ale Demogli, Patricio Carpossi, Pablo Motta and Francisco Lo Vuolo, among others.

Open Air concerts at the terrace of Centro Cultural Recoleta:.

Jazzologia, honoring the traditional jazz, with concerts by: Alejandra Martín, Fénix Jazz Band, Ricardo Pellican Trio, Delta Jazz Band, Nave Camaleón Trio, Roberto Catarineu Trio, Cuarteto Hugo Pierre y Ricardo Nolé Templando.

Jazz & Cine: screenings of movies and documentaries. 

"El Aula" (The Classrroom): open classes, clinics and workshops.

The Jam Sessions, every night in La Trastienda with Gillespi as a host.

Venues:
Teatro Coliseo: Marcelo T. de Alvear 1125
Teatro General San Martín. Av. Corrientes 1530
Teatro 25 de Mayo: Av. Triunvirato 4444
La Trastienda Club: Balcarce 460
Centro Cultural Recoleta: Junín 1930
Café Vinilo: Gorriti 3780.
Samsung Studio:  Pasaje 5 de Julio 444
Notorious: Av. Callao 966

Tickets on sale at Casa de la Cultura, Av. De Mayo 575, and and at Teatro 25 de Mayo, Triunvirato 4444, Monday to Friday 11 am to 7 pm.

International Concerts range from $ 20 to $ 50 Pesos. Tickets for the Meetings are $ 20 Pesos. Paid clinics are $ 40 Pesos.
The rest of the activities and concerts are free of charge until reaching the maximum capacity of the venues and don't require advanced tickets

More information and daily schedules: Buenos Aires Jazz 10 official website.

117th Argentine Open Polo Championship 2010

Saturday, November 20, 2010, will mark the start of the most important polo tournament in the world, the 117th Argentine Open Polo Championship (Abierto Argentino de Polo, or simply "El Abierto"), that will take place until December 11, 2010. This tournament, held every year at the Campo Argentino de Polo in Palermo (Av. del Libertador & Dorrego), brings together the best polo players in the world, and it is one of the oldest and most prestigious events in the international polo calendar. It is also one of the main social events in Buenos Aires.

"Abonos" (full set of tickets for the 7 dates) for the 117h Argentine Polo Open are on sale through Ticketek Argentina until November 19th, 2010. Tickets for the individual matches will continue, subject to availability after the sale of the "abonos", from November 20h to December 11th, 2010. Tickets for the main matches and the best seats can get sold out in just a few hours, specially for the final match on December 11th.

Participating teams:

Zone A:
La Dolfina Peugeot: Adolfo Cambiaso (Jr) 10, Lucas Monteverde (Jr) 10, David Stirling 9, Bartolomé Castagnola 10. Total: 39.
Pilará Piaget: Agustín Merlos 9, Santiago Chavanne 8, Sebastián Merlos 9, Marcos Heguy 10. Total: 36.

Chapa Uno Hope Funds: Bautista Heguy 9, Hilario Ulloa 9, Juan Ignacio Merlos 9, Matías Mac Donough 8. Total: 35.
Sao José: Pablo Pieres (Jr) 7, Nicolás Pieres 7, Rodrigo Ribeiro de Andrade 8, Jaime García Huidobro 8. Total: 30. 

Zone B:
Ellerstina Etiqueta Negra: Facundo Pieres 10, Gonzalo Pieres (Jr) 10, Pablo Mac Donough 10, Juan Martín Nero 10. Total: 40.

Indios Chapaleufú II: Alberto Heguy (Jr) 8, Ignacio Heguy 9, Matias Magrini 8, Eduardo Heguy 9. Total: 34.
Alegría Air France: Frederick Mannix (Jr) 6, Francisco Bensadón 8,  Mariano Aguerre 10, Francisco de Narvaez (Jr) 9 Total: 34.
La Aguada BMW: Javier Novillo Astrada 9, Eduardo Novillo Astrada (Jr) 9, Miguel Novillo Astrada 10, Ignacio Novillo Astrada 9. Total: 37.

Fixture:

Date 1
Saturday, November 20 (Zone A):
2:00 PM: La Dolfina 18 vs Sao Jose 12
4.30 PM: Pilará 19 vs Chapa Uno 9

Date 2
Sunday, November 21 (Zone B):
2:00 PM: Ellerstina 15 vs Alegria 6
4:30 PM: La Aguada 20 vs Indios Chapaleufu II 10 

Date 3
Saturday, November 27:
2:00 PM: San Jose 12 vs Pilara 18
4:30 PM: La Dolfina 16 vs Chapa Uno 13

Date 4
Sunday, November 28
2:00 PM: Alegria 12 vs La Aguada 15
4:30 PM: Ellerstina 19 vs Indios Chapaleufu II 9

Date 5
Saturday, December 4 
2:00 PM: San Jose 12 vs Chapa Uno 16
4:30 PM: La Dolfina 17 vs Pilara 11

Date 6
Sunday, December 5
2:00 PM: Alegria 16 vs Indios Chapaleufu II 19
4:30 PM: Ellerstina 14 vs La Aguada 11

Final: 
Saturday, December 11
4:30 PM: LA DOLFINA 13 vs ELLERSTINA 14
FINAL RESULT: ELLERSTINA CHAMPION OF THE 117th ARGENTINE OPEN

and TRIPLE CROWN WINNER (TORTUGAS - HURLINGHAM - PALERMO) 
MVP: Juan Martin Nero
Highest Goal Scorer in the tournament: Adolfo Cambiaso (43)
Best mounted player in the Final: Gonzalo Pieres Jr

Free open air Ballet performances: Carmina Burana and La Traviata

The renown choreographer Mauricio Wainrot, and the outstanding dancer Iñaki Urlezaga present their versions of the scenic cantata Carmina Burana and the opera La Traviata in two separate open air presentations with free admission, to be held respectively on Monday 22nd and Saturday 27th November, 2010, at 9 de Julio Avenue near the Obelisk.

On the day of the holiday next Monday, November 22nd, at 8:00 PM, Wainrot will offer his choreographic show "Carmina Burana", presented by the contemporary ballet of Teatro San Martín, while on November 27th, at 7:00 PM, Iñaki Urlezaga and his ballet company will play the choreographic version of the famous work of Giuseppe Verdi, "La Traviata", accompanied by the Philharmonic Orchestra of Teatro Colon.

In both occasions a stage will be mounted on Avenida 9 de Julio looking towards the south, there will be 8000 seats available to the public, and two large screens will be installed for easy viewing of the show.

Buenos Aires X-Fest Bowl Session

 

The X Fest Bowl Session will be held on Saturday December 4th and Sunday December 5th, 2010, from 12:00pm to 8:00pm in the forests of Palermo, Av. Figueroa Alcorta and Sarmiento, a festival of urban culture that will feature Argentina's largest Bowl (ramp), where the competitions and exhibition of skate and bmx will take place, with the participation of the most outstanding national and international competitors.

There will also be a space for street art, exhibiting photos and videos, and during the course of the event artists will be working live on illustrations and graffiti, which will be awarded after the event.

There will be live music in the style jam sessions, hip hop and break-dance performances, and live Dj's and Mc's.

On Saturday, the exhibitions of skateboarding, BMX and break dancing will be held, and the mural of street art will start to be painted. On Sunday it will be the turn of the competitions, the hip hop and break-dance show, ending at 8:00 pm with the award ceremony.

Charitable and fun event: a Night in the National Museum of Fine Arts

The British Hospital of Buenos Aires and the Argentine British Community Council present a unique charity event, “Jugando en el Museo” (Playing at the Museum) which will take place at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Av. del Libertador 1473, Buenos Aires, on Tuesday 23rd November, starting at 7.30 pm. Its object is to raise funds for the British Hospital Nursing School, the first of its kind in Argentina, founded in 1890, a few years after Florence Nightingale started her Nursing School in London. 

The British Hospital is a University Teaching Hospital with the Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) and now with the Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA). Moreover the British Hospital was presented with a Gold Medal from the Municipality of Buenos Aires in recognition of its work and dedication to the community.

“Jugando en el Museo” will take place in the Museum, with its magnificent collection of Argentine Art, in a new and fun interactive activity designed by the well known drama director and representative of Walt Disney’s shows in Latin America – Peter Macfarlane. 

This game represents a new approach to the appreciation and enjoyment of art. The evening will bring together knowledge and fun at the same time. The game itself consists of completing a questionnaire on Argentine Art, while being guided by mimics dressed in Argentine Ponchos, who will help with the clues and a tour of the Museum. Once the questionnaire has been completed, visitors will be ushered to a Dinner Cocktail Reception, whilst waiting for the judges to announce the winners and hand out the prizes. In the meantime, guests will be entertained by songs and dances through the ages up to the Bicentenary. 

Contribution: $400 Pesos per person, by advanced reservation only. For further information contact Rosemary Morton at the ABCC Office from Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 5 pm at (54 11) 5254-8064/65.

Buenos Aires painted in blue

As every in November, springtime in Buenos Aires, the city is full of lavender clouds of jacaranda trees in bloom. They are all over the city, making this time of the year a special one to admire these beautiful trees.

The first specimen of jacarandá, a tree original from the North-west of Argentina, was planted in Buenos Aires in 1875 with the inauguration of the 3 de Febrero Park, and it was then spread all over the city for its ornamental value in the different plantation programs. Some of the most beautiful specimens can be admired in Plaza San Martin, the Botanical Garden, along Avenida Figueroa Alcorta and Avenida Libertador, Plaza Italia, Plaza Alemania, Recoleta.

Those of you who visit Buenos Aires in November will be lucky to witness this beautiful natural spectacle, and for those who can´t visit during this month, here are some of my recent pictures:

Christmas Fair at the British Ambassador's Residence

The Brithsh Community Council in Argentina (ABCC) presents the 2010 "Christmas Fair", that will be held on Saturday, November 20th, 2010, in the Gardens of the British Ambassador's Residence in Buenos Aires, located in Gelly y Obes 2333, Recoleta, from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm.

This charity event is a great opportunity to purchase Christmas presents at the Artisans Fair, while spending a nice day with the whole family. Santa Claus will visit at 4:30 pm, followed by Carol Singing at 6:30 pm. Food and beverages will be available. 

ID must be presented at the door for entrance. Donation: $ 10 Pesos. Children under 10: Free. In case of rain it will be postponed to Saturday 27th.

For more information, visit ABCC website.

Expo-artistas International Art Fair

"Expo-artistas" is established as one of the most significant cultural events of the City of Buenos Aires, and is a must for the month of November for contemporary art lovers.

In its 6th edition, "Expo-artistas 2010" will take place from November 25th to 30th, 2010 at Centro Cultural Borges, covering an approximate area of 3,000 m2, which will allow visitors to enjoy a wide variety of styles in different disciplines, both pictorial and sculptural, without forgetting the excellent quality drawings, prints and photographs on display each year. Notably "Expo-artistas" art fair is the fastest growing in recent times, both in its physical dimension and the quantity and prestige of its exhibitors.

Expo-artistas was created under a new concept in art fairs. Its main difference lies in seeing the artists as the protagonists of the event, providing all necessary resources to meet their needs as exhibitors. It also has the distinction of being the first and only art exhibition where the artists sell their work directly, without intermediaries and without paying commissions on sales.

Prominent Argentine artists have participated in the event, such as Julian Agosta, Carlos Cañas, Carlos Carmona, Salvador Costanzo, Baton Díaz, Sara Diciero, Alberto Delmonte, Julia Farjat, Roberto Firpo, Juan Carlos Lasser Jorge Meijide, Milo Lockett, Fernando Martínez, Rodolfo Nardo, Raul Ponce, Zulema Petruschansky, Mario Restaino and Leo Vinci, among others, as well as several artists from Chile, Spain, France, Israel, Panama, Mexico and Uruguay The data of the artists are available in a catalog that is accessible at a very low cost.

Location: Centro Cultural Borges. Viamonte 525, Buenos Aires.

Open to public from 25 to 30 November, 2010, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

The entrance to the fair is free.

More information: Expo-artistas official website.

V Ancient Music Festival

San Ignacio de Loyola, the oldest church in Buenos Aires, located in the historic Manzana de las Luces, presents the V Ancient Music Festival, a program of eight concerts destined to raising funds for the restoration of the temple, built 300 years ago by the Jesuits.
The program will consist of Ancient Music and Latin American Baroque concerts, performed by outstanding groups

The concerts will take place every Tuesday during the month of November 2010 at the same church of San Ignacio de Loyola (Bolivar 255). Entrance is free, and a contributions for the restoration will be accepted.

Schedule:

Tuesday 2, 8.30 pm: "Capilla Panamericana"
Tuesday 9, 8 pm: "Ensamble Barroco Chicano", Bolivia
Tuesday 23, 8 pm: Group "Pro Musica de Rosario", Argentina

Extraordinary concerts:

Saturday, November 27, 7pm: Grupo Canto Coral, Argentina

Tuesday, December 7: Christmas Concert by National Polyphonic Choir

Candombe in the streets of Buenos Aires: "Llamada de Candombe de San Telmo"

On Saturday, December 4th, 2010, in the streets of San Telmo, between 3 PM and 10 PM, 20 carnival groups ("comparsas") with over 1,600 Argentinian and Uruguayan artists in their colorful costumes,  will present the "Llamada de Candombe de San Telmo", a parade of drums, music and dance. 

The "llamada" is traditional Uruguayan event in which the "comparsas" are called in to play the "candombe", a musical genre originated in Africa and brought to South American in the XVII and XVIII centuries by the African slaves.

At Pasaje San Lorenzo there will be 4 bonfires for the tuning of the drums, that will start at 3 PM.

The parade starts at Defensa & av. Independencia, and each of the 20 "comparsas" will take 1 hour to cover the 8 blocks until Defensa & Caseros, at the Amphitheater of Paque Lezama.

This event is totally free of charge.

Tribuna Real - International Polo Fair 2010

"Tribuna Real", the biggest International Polo Fair will take place at La Rural de Palermo, on November 25th, and 26th,  2010. There will be conferences and debates concerning horses and rules of the game, clinics and talks by distinguished people related to this activity.

Women will have an important place in the fair. Female Polo matches, luxury brands, and fashion shows are just some of the choices of this amazing event.

Visitors will be able to watch musical shows and enjoy a delicious cocktails or taste a glass of wine from the most important Argentine wineries; all while being surrounded with the most prestigious and luxurious brands and the works of Polo Artists.

Every night there will be a distinguished party to end an amazing day of Polo at the fair.

Location: La Rural, Av. Sarmiento 2704

Opening hours: 5 pm to 11 pm

More information: Tribuna Real official website

Museum Night 2010 - La Noche de los Museos 2010

The Ministry of Culture of the City of Buenos Aires presents the 7th Edition of La Noche de los Museos - Museum Night 2010, that will take place on November 13, 2010, from 8 PM until 3 AM.
Since 2004 one Saturday night the museums of Buenos Aires stay open all night offering different cultural activities, all of them free of charge, in the same way as in other 130 cities around the world.
During this special night visitors will be able to enjoy free guided visits, special exhibitions, as well as conferences, shows, theater performances, dance, screenings, video, multimedia, and diverse concerts of classical music, jazz, tango, folk, and rock.
The Main Event will take place at 9.30pm in Puerto Madero, at the Direccion General de Museos, Av. de los Italianos 851. The dance company "Compañía de Danza Aérea" will present a spectacular multimedia show, in which dancers suspended in ropes and harnesses will perform fragments of their show Tangos Aereos (Aereal Tangos). The night will continue with DJ Ale Lacroix at 10.00pm, and DJs Cosmos HI-Fi and VJ Roberto Padilla, at 12am.
In this edition, over 130 museums and art spaces will be participating.

For more information and complete program, visit La Noche de los Museos official website (most of the site in Spanish only).

VII All Star Polo Match Park Tower Cup (VII Partido de las Estrellas Copa Park Tower

The 7th edition of the All Star Polo Match (Partido de las Estrellas - Copa Park Tower) will be played on Sunday, November 7, 2010, at 4 PM at the main course of San Isidro Jockey Club. As every year, the purpose of this charity match is to raise funds for the children´s home Nuestra Señora del Pilar. The best Argentine players will be present for this important event.

The two teams, Jaeger-Le Couture and Anaflex (Bago), will be made up of some of the players who take part in the Triple Crown, who donate their time with the aim of helping over 30 children who live in the children´s home, and will taking turns to participate in the match.

Jaeger-LeCoultre: Bautista Heguy 9, Lucas Monteverde 10, Horacio Heguy 8, Mariano Aguerre 10, David Stirling 9 y Juan Martín Nero 10. Total: 56
Bagó: Facundo Pieres 10, Alberto Heguy 8, Javier Novillo Astrada 9, Miguel Novillo Astrada 10, Hilario Ulloa 9 y Bartolomé Castagnola 10: Total: 56

Location: San Isidro Jockey Club. Av. Marquez and Isabel la Católica, San Isidro, Province of Buenos Aires.

Tickets: on sale at the venue.

The week of Palermo Neighborhood

NOTE: Due to the death of Former President Nestor Kirchner, some of the activities for this event have been rescheduled. Please see new schedule below.

Starting on Saturday, October 23rd, 2010, the government of the City of Buenos Aires invites to the celebration of "La Semana de Palermo" (The Week of Palermo), with music and circus shows, "milongas" in the streets, guided visits, cultural exhibitions, sports, and recreation for the whole family.

These are some of the most important activities:

SATURDAY 23:

11.00 am to 7.00 pm: Artists in the open. Plaza Cortázar - Honduras and Serrano.

3.00 pm, 4.00 pm, 7.00 pm: Guided visits of the pavilions of La Rural. La Rural - Av. Sarmiento.
Registration required: visitasguiadas@larural.com.ar
5.30 pm to 10.00 pm: "Argentina Thrill" - Tribute to Michael Jackson. Charity Collection of nonperishable food. Planetarium - Av Sarmiento and Belisario Roldán.
7.00 pm to 9.00 pm: Street Milonga. Milonga classes. Aníbal Troilo Cultural Center - 5740 Gorriti.

SUNDAY 24:
11.00 am to 7.00 pm: Artists in the open. Plaza Cortázar - Honduras and Serrano.
3.00 pm: Circus in Palermo. Latin American Square - Costa Rica - Medrano - El Salvador - Acuña de Figueroa.

MONDAY 25:
4.00 pm: Opening of the exhibit "Coexistence" - Charcas Boulevard.
4.00 pm to 4:30 pm: "Tea with grandparents": Invitation to tea by the Hellenic Association "San Demetrio" - Araoz 1334.

TUESDAY 26:
3.00 pm: Guided tour: "La Rural jewels of the Centennial". La Rural - Sarmiento Av.
Registration required: visitasguiadas@larural.com.ar
3.00 pm: Guided tour: "A corner with a French accent". Avenida del Libertador and Mariscal Ramón Castilla.

WEDNESDAY 27:
No activities. NATIONAL CENSUS.

NEW DATES:

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4:
3:30 pm: Guided tour of the Zoo - Zoo - Av Sarmiento and Las Heras.
Registration required: education@zoobuenosaires. com. ar
3.00 pm: Guided tour: "Palermo Viejo" - Avenida Figueroa Alcorta and Sarmiento.
7.00 pm: Classical Music: String Quartet - Botanical Garden - Av Santa Fe 3951.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5:
3.00 pm: Dance Rikud: 5th graders. Beth College - Thames 2246.

7.00 pm: Night of Design. Circuit Palermo Viejo.
8.00 pm: Power Jazz Trio. Plaza Cortázar - Honduras and Serrano.


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6:
Activities at the Planetarium - Av Sarmiento and Belisario Roldan:
11.00 am to 2.00 pm: Best on Bike - Kids learn to ride a bike.
1.00 pm to 7.00 pm: Picnic. DJ Gustavo Lamas + DJ Martin Mercado.
2.00 pm to 4.00 pm: Origami Workshop + Show of drums, by members of the Japanese Garden.
2.00 pm to 5.00 pm: Clinics with Sports Federations: Soccer Tennis + Capoeira + Chess + Skate + Ping Pong.
4.00 pm: Theatre for kids with "The Gang Buena Onda."
8.00 pm: Astronomic Projections by the Planetarium. 

Activities of the day in different parts of the neighborhood:
4.00pm - 5.00pm: Roller blading. From Puerto Madero to the Rose Garden.
5.00 pm: Roller blade exhibition by the group "In-line skate." - Parque 3 de Febrero - Rose Garden.
3.00 pm - 4.00 pm: Traditional dances outdoors. The association "The Hellenic community" shows its activities on the street. Julian Alvarez 1030/40.

All guided tours are free of charge.

Festival of India in Buenos Aires 2010

The Embassy of India in Argentina presents the Festival of India, that will take place between November 4th and 16th, 2010. The Festival is intended to promote and portrait the Indian culture in our country.

Activities:

Photo Exhibition at Plaza San Martin

Exhibition and sale of handycrafts from India and live demonstration of by Indian artisans. Centro Cultural Borges, 12pm to 8pm

Gastronomic Festival. Sheraton Hotel. November 4-14, from 8pm (by appointment)

Folk and classic dances at Centro Cultural Borges

Movie Festival. Auditorium Centro Cultural Borges

Children's Festival on Sunday 7th, 3pm, Centro Cultural Borges

Seminars on Indian Culture, Literature, Yoga, Ayurveda, etc,. every afternoon at Centro Cultural Borges

Golf Tournament "India Cup" on November 15, San Isidro Jockey Club

Polo Cup between Indian and Argentine players, on November 16, 4pm. San Isidro Jockey Club

All the events, except the food festival, are free of charge and open to the public.

Dates: November 4 through November 16, 2010
Location: Centro Cultural Borges: Viamonte & San Martín


To see the complete program and schedule, click here.

International Show Jumping Competition "Haras El Capricho" 2010

The 12th International Show Jumping Competition CSIOW Haras El Capricho will take place on November 10 - 14, 2010, in the town of Capilla del Señor, 80 km North of  Buenos Aires. This is one of the most important Show Jumping competitions in Latin America, sponsored by the Argentine Equestrian Federation and the International Equestrian Federation (FEI).

The contest will take place in 2 of the 4 international level courses of El Capricho, with fences brought specially from the Olympic games.

The most important events in the competion are:

Friday, November 12: Nations Cup

Saturday, November 13: Speed Derby

Sunday, November 14: World Cup Competition/Grand Prize

As every year, there will be live music shows at the stage located next to the main jumping course. On Sunday, November 14, at 12 noon , Diego Torres will be presenting a show with free entrance.

Haras El Capricho has top level infrastructure and services to enjoy a nice day in the countryside for the whole family:

Nursery: playground and care takers for toddlers

Food court: "parrilla", pizza, ice cream, kiosks.

Exclusive stores: official merchandising, saddleries, equestrian art.

VIP lounge: for 500 special guests.

Free parking with security

2 roofed grandstands

All the activities are free of charge, and are not suspended for rain.

For more information, online results, general rules and courses of the competition, access map, and schedules, visit Haras El Capricho official website.
Don´t miss the opportunity of attending this world class event. Contact me if you want to  arrange for  private transportation.

VI Buenos Aires Antiquarian Book Fair

Organized by the Argentine Antiquarian Bookstores Association (ALADA), the VI Antiquarian Book Fair will take place from November 4 to November 7, 2010, at the Ministry of Education, with free entrance. 

This annual event emphasizes the highly valuable cultural heritage of antique books, manuscripts, documents, engravings, maps and photographs available in the antiquarian bookstores of Buenos Aires, placing the city in an outstanding position among other cities where similar fairs are held, like Paris, Madrid, New York, or Milan.

The Fair will showcase a varied selection of antique books, historical documents, maps and photographs, primitive Argentine prints, first editions, and a great amount of diverse, carefully selected printed material.

Dates: November 4 - 7, 2010

Opening hours: 2 PM to 8 PM

Location: Ministerio de Educacion, Salon Alfredo Bravo. Montevideo 950
Free entrance