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Puma Urban Art 2011 - Street Art Exhibition
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Gallery Nights May 2011 edition
On Friday, May 27th, 2011, from 7 PM, a new edition of Gallery Nights, 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.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.
During 2011 a series of conferences will be presented for the public to attend and talk with the most outstanding specialists in the art world. This month the meeting will be with Benito Laren. It will take place at 7 pm at the British Arts Centre Auditorium, Suipacha 1333.
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.
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International Show Jumping Competition "Gran Premio Sol de Mayo 2011"
The two main events will be the "International Preliminary" for the World Cup Competition, on May 27th, and the "Gran Premio Sol de Mayo" (1.5m), that will take place on Sunday, May 29th, from 2:00 pm.
Location: Club Hipico Argentino. Av. Figueroa Alcorta 7285
Dates and Hours: May 26, 27, 28, 29: 8 am to 6 pm
Free entrance every day. Not suspended for rain.
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The Obelisco turns 75
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Rugby: Los Pumas vs Barbarians
The Argentine national Rugby team, Los Pumas, will meet the French team Barbarians on a friendly match on June 4th, 2011, 4.00 pm, at Club Atletico Independiente Stadium, in Avellaneda, Buenos Aires. The team of Los Pumas will be made up of 14 of the players from Pampas XV, the Argentine team champion of the Vodacom Cup 2011 in South Africa. The coach, Santiago Phelan, has also included some of the historic figures of the national team, like Felipe Contepomi, Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe, Juan Leguizamón, Rodrigo Roncero y Martín Scelzo, among others, who obtained the 3rd place in the 2007 World Cup.
The French team will be comprised of some of the best players in the French rugby league.
Tickets are on sale through www.tuentrada.com
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Horse Racing: Gran Premio 25 de Mayo 2011
The Gran Premio 25 de Mayo, one of the most important classic races in the Argentine horse racing calendar, will take place next Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 at Hipodromo de San Isidro, from 1:00 PM.
During the day there will be activities for the whole family, including:
- Playground and activities for children
- Exhibition of horsemanship
- Folk dance and music groups
- Typical and regional Foods
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Free circus show at the Obelisco
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Feria PuroDiseño 2011
The Fair features different thematic spaces:
- PuroVerde: this is the platform for eco-sustainable designers, which objective is to promote the social and ecological conscience on design through the use of recycled, natural or organic raw materials.
- Paseo de las Artes: an art exhibition area with works from the most talented artists.
- Sustainable Museum: exhibition of eco and socially responsible elements.
- La Seleccion: selection of new designers.
- Puro Sabor: boutique gastronomy
Location: La Rural, Pabellon Amarillo. Av.Sarmiento 2704
Feria PuroDiseño website
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arteBA'11 Contemporary Art Fair
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Tango: City Dance Champhionship 2011
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