Bicentennial Equestrian Parade and Endurance demonstration in the streets on Buenos Aires

As part of the Bicentennial Celebrations, on Sunday, April 4, 2010, from 10.30 am, an Equestrian Parade will tour the main avenues of the City of Buenos Aires, with the participation of 300 horses from different horse breeds: Creole, Arabic, Quarter Horse, Polo Argentino, Appaloosa, Peruvian Paso, Percheron, Petiso, Fomento Equino, and Paint Horse, among others.

This unprecedented event will begin with a demonstration of the equestrian discipline Endurance, which will start from the Centre Court of La Rural, and will travel 11 km along the avenues Libertador, Figueroa Alcorta, Alvear and 9 de Julio, up to the symbolic Obelisk.

The Equestrian Parade will begin with an official ceremony at the Spaniard's Monument (Av. del Libertador y Av Sarmiento) in the presence of officers of the City Government and the various breed associations.

From there, hundreds of horses will parade through a circuit of 5 km, crossing Avenida del Libertador, Avenida Alvear, Callao and Av Figueroa Alcorta, culminating in La Rural Exhibition Center.

Endurance is a running race against the clock with the participation of a horse and rider. This discipline not only assesses the strength of the horse to travel long distances (40, 80, 120 or 160 km), but also the strategic approach of the rider. The rider's skills and horse training are the keys in the performance of this team in different types of terrain and natural obstacles during the race. Argentina has made significant achievements at international level in this discipline.

Schedule - Sunday April 4, 2010

10.00 am: Start of Endurance riding demonstration.
Course: La Rural Buenos Aires on Av Sarmiento 2704 - Av Libertador - Av Alvear - Arroyo - 9 de Julio - Av Corrientes - Av 9 de Julio - Carlos Pellegrini - Av Pres Figueroa Alcorta - Av Sarmiento - End at Crossroads of Libertador and Sarmiento.

11.00 am: Attendance at the Obelisco to horses that participate at the Endurance

12.30 pm: Finish of the Endurance Demonstration. Spaniard's Monument (Av. Libertador y Av Sarmiento)

12.40 pm: Central Act. Spaniard's Monument (Av. Libertador y Av Sarmiento)

1.15 pm: Start of the Bicentennial Equestrian Parade
Course: Spaniard's Monument - Av Sarmiento - Av del Libertador - Av Alvear - Avenida Callao - Av Libertador - Av Figueroa Alcorta Pres - Av Sarmiento - Finish at La Rural, 2.30 pm.

Argentina Polo Tour 2010 - Third Stage: Tortugas and Centauros

Argentina Polo Tour, the fall tournament created four years ago by Adolfo Cambiaso and Gonzalo Pieres, presents its third stage of 2010, with two simultaneous tournaments at the field s of the Tortugas Country Club and Centauros Polo Club, in the Province of Buenos Aires, between March 18 and April 4, 2010.
To celebrate the 80th anniversary of Tortugas Country Club, five 22-goal handicap teams will play at its fields for the Kawasaki and La Bocha Cups.
On the other tournament, at Centauros Polo Club, eight 16-goal handicap teams will play for the Stella Artois and Noveno Cukker TV Cups

Teams

Tortugas - 22 goals

Enigma: Jerome Wirth, James Beim, Malcom Borwick, Matías Mac Donough.
La Merced Polo Team: Victorio Monteverde, Ernesto Trotz, Paco de Narvaez, Martín de Naravaez.
Mar del Sur: Germán Neuss, Justo Amuchastegui, Carlos Pando, Henán Tasso.
Tortugas Kawasaki: TBA, Félix Anzorregui, Agustín Anzorreguy, Silvestre Garros.
La Condal: Horacio Fdez. Llorente, Juanma Echevertz, Alejandro Díaz Alberdi, Guillermo Videla.

Centauros - 16 goals

Zone A
Anaconda:
Anne M. Van Gils, Pablo Llorente (Jr), Martín Aguerre, Naco Taberna.
Cabreuva: Ricardo Portugal, Cali Farinati, Matías Benoit, Juan Monteverde.
Los Cocos: Rafael Zubillaga, Matías Logioco, Francisco Fucci, Santiago Trotz.
Pilar Chico: Craig Mac Kinney, Ignacio Garrahan, Martín Garrahan, Lerín Zubiaurre.

Zone B:
Boca Polo Team:
Ernesto Gutiérrez, Fernando Pigni, Jota Chavanne, Facundo Castagnola.
La Hormiga: José L. Bravo, Salvador Ulloa, Temy Willington, Matías Nigoul.
Escorihuela Gascón: Juan G. Zavaleta, Pablo Zavaleta, Ignacio Zavaleta, José Irusta.
Tom Tailor: Uwe Schroeder, Matías T. Zavaleta, Santos Anca, Eduardo Anca.

Schedule of matches:

Friday 19
Tortugas:
1.00 pm: Tortugas Kawasaki vs Enigma 
4.00 pm: Tom Tailor vs Escorihuela Gascon

Saturday 20
Centauros:
3.00 pm: Pilar Chico vs Los Cocos
4.30 pm: Anaconda vs Cabreuva
Tortugas:
2.00 pm: La Hormiga vs Boca Polo Team
4.00 pm: La Condal vs La Merced

Thursday 25
Centauros:
La Hormiga vs Escorihuela Gascon
Pilar Chico vs Anaconda
Los Cocos vs Cabreuva

Enigma vs Mar del Sur
La Merced vs Tortugas Kawasaki

Friday 26
Centauros:
Boca Jrs Polo Team vs Tom Tailor

Saturday 27
Centauros:
Escorihuela Gascon vs Boca Polo Team
Los Cocos vs Anaconda

Sunday 28
Tortugas:
Mar del Sur vs Kawasaki
Enigma vs La Condal

April 1st
Final
4.30 pm: Enigma vs La Merced - Palermo

The schedule of matches is subject to changes depending on weather conditions. Check for updates in case of rain. Free entrance.

Don´t miss the opportunity of attending this world class event. You can experience Polo the Argentine way. Contact me so I can arrange transportation for you.

Teatro Colon presents free ballet performances

As of Friday 5th March 2010, the Ballet of Teatro Colon, under the direction of Lidia Segni, will offer a series of performances with free admission as part of the summer season, to be held in the Amphitheater of Parque Centenario. There will be four mixed programs for all ages.

The program will start with Don Quixote (acts one and two), the picturesque choreography by Marius Petipa based on Cervantes' immortal novel, and music by Leon Minkus. The two main characters will alternately played by Silvina Perillo-Alejandro Parente, and Maricel Mitri-Juan Pablo Ledo.
Friday 5th, 8 pm
Saturday 6th, 8 pm
Sunday 7th, 7 pm.


The second presentation will include the following program: "Vivaldi in concert", choreographed by Lidia Segni on music by Antonio Vivaldi, with the couples Maricel De Mitri / Adrian Lopez and Maria Clara Da Silva / Vagram Ambartsoumian; Diana and Actaeon pas de deux by Agrippina Vaganova, choreographed by Lidia Segni, with music by Cesare Pugni, which will be played by Carla Vincelli and Dalmiro Astesiano; Kicho, another pas de deux signed by Julio Lopez, on the tango of the same name by Astor Piazzolla, by Gabriela Alberti and Alejandro Parente; and as closing: Pulsaciones, choreography by Vittorio Biagi, with percussionists Daniel Bugallo and the author himself.
Saturday 13th, 8 pm
Sunday 14th, 7 pm


The third mixed program will include "Vivaldi in concert" and "Kicho" again, along with two other fragments: Pas d’esclaves, choreography by Marius Petipa on the production by Piotr Gusev, with music by Ricardo Drigo, that will be danced by Silvina Perillo and Gerardo Wyss; and the third Act of Don Quixote, played by Nadia Muzyka and Federico Fernández.
Saturday 20th, 8 pm
Sunday 21st, 7 pm


The fourth program will feature Ludwig Van Beethoven's 9th Symphony, and Opus 125 "Choral".
Saturday 27, 8 pm
Sunday 28, 7 pm

All performances will take place in the Eva Perón Auditorium of Parque Centenario, located at Passaje Lillo and Leopoldo Marechal. The performances will be suspended in case of rain.
Free entry tickets must be picked up at Casa de la Cultura, Avenida de Mayo 575,  Monday to Thursday 11 am to 3 pm, and Fridays 11 am to 3 pm.  Up to two tickets per person. Remainder tickets can be picked up at the venue two hours before the shows begin. Limited Capacity.

Argentina Polo Tour 2010 - Second Stage: Pilar and Palermo

Argentina Polo Tour, the fall tournament created four years ago by Adolfo Cambiaso and Gonzalo Pieres, presents its second stage of 2010, at the field of the Argentine Polo Association in Pilar, Province of Buenos Aires, and some of the matches at Campo Argentino de Polo in Palermo (Av. Libertador and Dorrego), starting March 3rd, 2010, with the participation of  eight teams up to 16 goals handicap. 

Teams: 
Zone A
Valartis Bank Polo Team: Guillermo Ivanisevich (Jr) 4, H. Fdez Llorente (Jr) 4, Juan M Echeverz 6, Guillermo Videla 2.
La Ginevra: Facundo Fernandez Llorente 2, Luca D'Orazio 0, uan Ruiz Guinazu (Jr) 6, Juan A. Garcia Grossi 8.
Olden Zebra: Jay Fetner 0, Juan Jose Storni 4, Francisco Fucci 6, Gonzalo Fucci 6.
La Picaza: Carlos Reyes Terrabusi 1, Mariano Uranga 6, Alberto Heguy (Jr) 8, Manuel Elizalde 1.

Zone B
Anaconda: Anne Marie van Gils 0, Pablo Llorente 4, Martin Aguerre 5, Ignacio Taberna 6.
Cabreuva: Ricardo Portugal 0, Cali Farinati 6, Valierio Zubiaurre 5, Juan Monteverde 5.
Tom Tailor: Uwe Schroeder 0, Matias Torres Zavaleta 5, Santos Anca 5, Eduardo Anca 6.
Boca Polo Team: Juan Chavanne 5, Facundo Castagnola 7, Fernando Pigni 3, Ernesto Gutierrez 0.

Schedule:

Date 1
Wednesday 3 - SUSPENDED DUE TO RAIN. NEW DATE:
Thursday 4:
11.00 am: Valartis Bank Polo Team  vs La Ginevra (1) - Pilar
12:00 pm :Olden Zebra vs La Picaza (2) - Pilar
3:00 pm: Tregar vs Cabreuva (3) - Palermo
5.30 pm: Tom Tailor vs Boca Polo Team (4) - Palermo

Date 2
Saturday 6
11.00 am: Winner 1 vs Looser 2 - Pilar
12.00 pm: Winner 2 vs Looser 1 - Pilar
3.000 pm: Winner 3 vs Looser 4 - Palermo
5.00 pm: Winner 4 vs Looser 3 - Palermo

Date 3
Tuesday 9
3.00 pm Looser 1 vs Looser 2 - Palermo
5.00 pm Looser 3 vs Looser 4 - Palermo

Thursday 11
11.00 am Winner 1 vs Winner 2 - Pilar
11.00 am Winner 3 vs Winner 4 - Pilar

Finals
Friday 12
5.00 pm Boca Polo Team vs Valartis Bank Polo Team - Pilar

Saturday 13
3.00 pm Anaconda vs La Ginevra - Palermo
5.00 pm La Picaza vs Cabreuva - Palermo

The schedule of matches is subject to modifications depending on weather conditions. Check for updates in case of changes for rain. Free entrance.

Don´t miss the opportunity of attending this world class event. You can experience Polo the Argentine way. Contact me so I can arrange transportation for you.

Spanish Art Museum Enrique Larreta



The Larreta residence was built in 1886 as a summer cottage in the Italian Renaissance style. It was surrounded by a garden with fruit and ornamental trees, beds with aromatic plants, and an orchard.
His subsequent owner, writer Enrique Larreta, after serving in the foreign service in France, brought an important art collection of Spanish works of art to decorate his new home. He also transformed the estate into the Spanish Renaissance style, with a significant collection of paintings, altarpieces, wood carvings, and furniture from the XIV to the XX century. In April 1962, at the death of the writer, his sons sold the house to the city of Buenos Aires and donated his collection of works of art and furniture
The collection that gave birth to the museum consisted primarily of wooden sculptures and paintings from the Renaissance ans Baroque periods, as well as a noteworthy set of furniture, arms, and decorative arts that embellished the different rooms in the house. The writer's collection was increased by acquisitions, donations and transfers of more than 30 works from the Museum ofHispanic-American Art Isaac Frenandez Blanco, that blended perfectly with the original collection.







The garden with fruit trees that surrounded the summer house was transformed by Larreta into and Andalusian garden, one of the few of its kind in the city, with the outline characteristic of Muslim gardens, with its fountains, labyrinths and paths that open into different directions. This lush garden invites to rest and relaxation.

There are several sculptures spread around the garden, one of which is a terracotta reproduction of Donatello's David.

Location: Av. Juramento 2291, Belgrano
Opening Times:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Sa
turdays, Sundays and Holidays: from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Tuesdays Closed.
On Rainy days the Museum and Garden may be Closed.
January 1st, May 1st, Good Friday, December 24th-25th-31st: Closed
Entrance: 
Argentines & residents: AR$2,000.
Tourists: AR$10,000. 
Children under 12, pensioners and students with accreditation: free.
Wednesdays Free for all

Guided Visits to the Andalusian Garden: The first Saturday of every month at 3:00 pm, included in the cost of ticket. Suspended in case of rain.

Enrique Larreta Museum Website (in Spanish only)

The Bicentennial Regatta Sails of South America 2010 arrives in the port of Buenos Aires




To celebrate the Bicentennial of the First National Governing Board, the Navies of Chile and Argentina have joined in the organization of “Sails of South America 2010”.
The Bicentennial Regatta unites several of the most magnificent sailing ships, among them frigates, schooners and brigs, both civil and military, from various countries of America and Europe. This unique challenge gathers thousands of navigators in the most important ports of the region, sailing emblematic places for the mariners of all times, like the circumnavigation of the mythical “Cape Horn”.
The vessels, that departed from Rio de Janeiro on February 7th, will be arriving in Buenos Aires on March 4th, 2010, and will stay in Puerto Madero until March 9th, when they will be setting sail for their next destination, Isla de los Estados.
The ships will be open for visits to the public, from Friday 5th to Monday 8th, 11 am to 8 pm.
On March 6th, 10 am, the crews and communities that participate in the Regatta, along with musical bands and school children, will take part on a parade, that will start at 10 am at Av 9 de Julio and Santa Fe towards Plaza San Martin. Together with this parade, the Government of the City of Buenos Aires will present in Puerto Madero the program called "Puerto Luz", giving start to the Bicentenary celebrations.

Activities

Wednesday 3, Thursday 4
The sailing ships arrive in Dique 4, from 7.30 am to 5 pm.

Friday 5
Vessels open to the public 2 pm to 8 pm

Saturday 6
Parade of crews and countries that participate in the Regatta, 9.30 am - 11.30 am.
Vessels open to the public 2 pm to 8 pm
Sound and light show at Dique 3, 8 pm

Sunday 7
Vessels open to the public 2 pm to 8 pm
Sound and light show at Dique 3, 8 pm

Monday 8
Vessels open to the public 2 pm to 8 pm
Handling of Bicentenary Medals and tribute to pioneer women of our history, Puente de la Mujer. Musical show "Mujeres Argentinas", 8 pm

Tuesday 9
Vessels set sail toward Isla de los Estados and Ushuaia

Argentina Polo Tour 2010 - First Stage: El Remanso Polo Club

Argentina Polo Tour, the fall tournament created four years ago by Adolfo Cambiaso and Gonzalo Pieres, presents its first stage of 2010, at El Remanso Polo Club in Lobos, Province of Buenos Aires, starting February 20th, 2010, with the participation of  six teams up to 16 goals handicap. 

Teams: 
Zone A
Claremont: Matt Cudmore, 2. Ollie Cudmore, 3. Nacho Garrahan, 3. Jaime Huidobro, 8.
El Quemao: Bernado Barreto, 0. Charlie Hanbury, 4. Manuel Fernandez Llorente, 6. Nito Uranga, 6.
Bien Mirada: Fabian Bolanterio, 1. Agustin Martinez, 3. Alejandro Ticcini, 4. Federico Bachman, 5.

Zone B
TMT: Dario Ahuad, 0. Diego F. Ocampo, 4. Facundo Castagnola, 7. Jorge Cernadas, 5.
La Alegria: Enrique Piccardo, 2. Thomas Winter, 5. Adrian Laplacette (h), 5. Adrian Laplacette, 4.
El Remanso: Dom Heywood, 0. George Hanbury, 3. TBA, Pelon Stirling, 9.

Schedule:

Date 1
Thursday 25
4.00 PM: TMT  vs La Alegria (1)
6.00 PM: Claremont vs El Quemao (2)

Date 2
Friday 26
Looser 1 vs El Remanso
Looser 2 vs Bien Mirada

Date 3
Saturday 27
Winner 1 vs El Remanso
Winner 2 vs Bien Mirada

Final
Sunday 28
Looser 3 vs Looser 4
Winner 3 vs Winner 4

The schedule of matches is subject to modifications depending on weather conditions. Check for updates in case of changes. 

Don´t miss the opportunity of attending this world class event. You can experience Polo the Argentine way. Contact me so I can arrange transportation for you.

Argentina Polo Tour 2010 Schedule


Argentina Polo Tour, the summer/fall tournament created in 2006 by Adolfo Cambiaso and Gonzalo Pieres, has announced its schedule for the 2010 Season.
This year the Polo Tour will consist of four stages with two 22-goal tournaments, and three 16-goal tournaments, with the participation of some of the best Argentinian and international players.
The tournaments will take place in different clubs around Buenos Aires. Some of the matches in the second stage will be played at Campo Argentino de Polo, in Palermo, between March 2 and 13.
The complete fixtures, dates and teams of every stage will be announced soon.

Schedule

First Stage
February 20 - 27
El Remanso Polo Club, Lobos (HCP 16)

Second Stage
March 3 - 13
AA Polo Pilar and Palermo (HCP 16)

Third Stage
March 18 - April 3
80 Years of Tortugas Country Club - (HCP 22)

March 18 -April 3
Centauros Polo Club (HCP 16) 

Fourth Stage
April 6 - 17
Ellerstina Polo Club (HCP 22)

More information: Argentina Polo Tour official website.

Recommended Concerts in March 2010

THURSDAY 4
A-HA FAREWELL TOUR
The Norwegian group returns to Argentina to present their latest album "Foor of the Mountain". This will be the band's last world tour, before retiring with a last show in Oslo on December 4, 2010.
LUNA PARK STADIUM. Corrientes & Bouchard
Tickets: at the stadium or through www.ticketportal.com.ar

FRIDAY 5, SUNDAY 6
CAETANO VELOSO
The renowned Brazilian artist presents two shows in Buenos Aires.
TEATRO GRAN REX. Corrientes 857
Tickets: at the theater or through www.ticketek.com.ar

FRIDAY 12
FRANZ FERDINAND
The band lead by Alex Kapranos returns to Argentina with their Latin American tour, presenting their third album, "Tonight".
LUNA PARK STADIUM. Corrientes & Bouchard
Tickets: at the stadium or through www.ticketportal.com.ar

WEDNESDAY 17, FRIDAY 19
CHARLY GARCIA
The great Argentine musician presents two shows in Buenos Aires.
LUNA PARK STADIUM. Corrientes & Bouchard
Tickets: at the stadium or through www.ticketportal.com.ar

SATURDAY 20
ALEJANDRO SANZ
The Spanish singer presents "Tour Paraiso" and his new album "Paraiso Express", featuring his hit single "Looking for paradise".
VELEZ SARSFIELD STADIUM. Av. Juan B. Justo 9200
Tickets: www.topshow.com.ar

MONDAY 22
GUNS N' ROSES
The mythic hard rock band, lead by Axl Rose, arrives in our country as part of the South American tour to present their latest album, "Chinese Democracy".
VELEZ SARSFIELD STADIUM. Av. Juan B. Justo 9200
Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

TUESDAY 23
NELLY FURTADO
The Canadian singer ofers a show in Buenos Aires presenting her first album in Spanish "Mi Plan".
LUNA PARK STADIUM. Corrientes & Bouchard
Tickets: at the stadium or through www.ticketportal.com.ar

WEDNESDAY 24, THURSDAY 25
BB KING
Once again in Argentina, the great blues man presents his "One More Time Tour".
LUNA PARK STADIUM. Corrientes & Bouchard
Tickets: at the stadium or through www.ticketportal.com.ar

Need help getting tickets? Contact me!

Football Soccer in Buenos Aires - Calendar of matches Torneo Clausura 2010

The fixture of football (soccer) matches in Buenos Aires for the first half of the year 2010 has been announced. It comprises the matches in the National Tournament "Torneo Clausura 2010" and the international tournament "Copa Libertadores" . The "Superclasico" Boca vs River, defined as one of the most fascinating sports experiences worldwide, will take place on March 21st at Boca Jrs Stadium.
Don't miss the opportunity of attending one of these games the easiest and safest way, with a service that includes tickets, transfers, and bilingual host, provided by the leading company in football tours. Contact me and make your reservation.

JANUARY

Sun 31: River vs Banfield
Sun 31: Argentinos Jrs vs Boca
Sun 31: Racing vs Rosario Central

FEBRUARY

Wed 3: Boca vs Lanus
Wed 3: San Lorenzo vs Godoy Cruz
Sun 7: River vs Rosario Central
Sun 7: Racing vs Arsenal
Wed 10: Velez vs Cruzeiro (Brazil), Libertadores Cup
Sat 14: Huracan vs Godoy Cruz
Sun 14: Independiente vs Estudiantes
Sun 14: San Lorenzo vs Velez
Sun 14: Boca vs At. Tucuman
Mon 15: Argentinos Jrs vs River
Fri 19: Velez vs Independiente
Sat 20: Racing vs San Lorenzo
Sun 21: River vs Arsenal
Fri 26: Boca vs Estudiantes
Sat 27: Huracan vs Velez
Sat 27: Independiente vs Racing
Sun 28: San Lorenzo vs Tigre
Sun 28: Argentinos Jrs vs Godoy Cruz
Sun 28: Boca vs Estudiantes

MARCH

Tue 2: Velez vs Boca
Thu 4: River vs San Lorenzo
Sat 6: Boca vs Racing
Sun 7: Indpendiente vs River
Sun 7: Argentinos Jrs vs Velez
Mon 8: San Lorenzo vs Chacarita
Fri 12: Velez vs Lanus
Sat 13: Chacarita vs Independiente
Sun 14: River vs Huracan
Tue 16: Banfield vs Nacional (Uruguay) - Libertadores Cup
Fri 19: Huracan vs Chacarita
Sat 20: San Lorenzo vs Colon
Sat 20: Argentinos Jrs vs Tigre
Sun 21: Boca vs River
Wed 24: Lanus vs Blooming (Bolivia) - Libertadores Cup
Thu 25: Velez vs Colo Colo (Chile) - Libertadores Cup
Sat 27: Racing vs Newelll's
Sun 28: Chacarita vs Boca
Mon 29: River vs Argentinos Jrs

APRIL

Fri 2: Huracan vs Colon
Sat 3: Argentinos Jrs vs Chacarita
Sat 3: Independiente vs Arsenal
Sat 3: San Lorenzo vs Gimnasia La Plata
Sun 4: Boca vs Rosario Central
Wed 7: River vs Newells
Thu 8: Velez vs Estudiantes
Sat 10: Independiente vs San Lorenzo
Sun 11: Velez vs Banfield
Mon 12: Boca vs Arsenal
Mon 12: Argentinos Jrs vs Colon
Thu 15: Velez vs Dep. Italia (Venezuela) - Libertadores Cup
Sat 17: River vs Godoy Cruz
Sun 18: San Lorenzo vs Huracan
Wed 21: Banfield vs Deportivo Cuenca (Ecuador) - Libertadores Cup
Fri 23: Velez vs Tigre
Sat 24: Huracan vs Independiente
Sun 25: Argentinos Jrs vs Gimnasia La Plata
Sun 25: Boca vs San Lorenzo
Wed 28: Banfield vs Internacional (Brazil) - Libertadores Cup
Fri 30: River vs Velez

MAY

Sun 2: San Lorenzo vs Argentinos Jrs
Sun 2: Independiente vs Boca
Tue 4: Velez vs Chivas Guadalajara (Mexico) - Libertadores Cup
Sat 8: Racing vs River
Sun 9: Boca vs Huracan
Fri 14: Banfield vs Boca
Sat 15: River vs Tigre
Sun 16: Huracan vs Argentinos Jrs
Mon 24: ARGENTINA vs CANADA

See the schedule for the Second half of the year "Torneo Apertura 2010"

Carnaval Porteño 2010 - Buenos Aires Carnival

Every weekend from Saturday, February 8 and until Sunday, February 28th, 2010, the “Carnaval Porteño 2010” (Buenos Aires Carnival) will take place at different neighborhoods, with the participation of 17 thousand artists, 100 "murgas" (carnival bands), and over one thousand drums and percussion instruments.

The parades will be held from 7 PM to 2 AM on Saturdays, and from 7 PM to 12 AM on Sundays.

Murgas and carnival are the artistic expressions of the marginal neighborhoods, their songs and urban folk customs. The lyrics of these songs are called "criticas", and combine the social denunciation with humor and dancing. What identifies the "murga porteña" from others are their costumes (frock coat, gloves, top hat, and stick), the drums with cymbals, and the various traditional rhythms used to differentiate every neighborhood.

Where to watch the parades:
  • Abasto: Av. Córdoba between Agüero and Sanchez de Bustamante: Feb 6, 7, 13, 14
  • Almagro: Av. Corrientes between Medrano and Palestina: Feb 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28.
  • Balvanera: Av. Independencia between Alberti and Rincón: Feb 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21
  • Boedo 1: Av. Boedo between San Juan and Independencia: Feb 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 27, 28
  • Boedo 2: Av. Belgrano between Columbres and Maza: Feb 6, 7, 13, 14
  • Caballito 1: Av. Avellaneda between N. Oroño and F. Sarmiento: Feb 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
  • Coghlan: Av Congreso between Holmberg and Machain: Feb 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
  • Colegiales: Av. Federico Lacroze between R. Freire and Martínez: Feb 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
  • Parque Centenario: Lambaré between Corrientes and Bogado: Feb 20, 21, 27, 28.
  • Saavedra 1: Av. Balbín between Plaza and Jaramillo: Feb 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
  • Saavedra 3: Av. Balbín between Pico and Arias: Feb 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
  • San Telmo: Av. San Juan between Balcarce and Peru: Feb 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 27, 28.
  • Villa Crespo: Av. Scalabrini Ortiz between Av. Corrientes and Padilla: Feb 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
  • Villa Urquiza: Av. Triunvirato between Roosevelt and Rivera: Feb 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28

Chinese New Year 2010 Celebration at the Chinese Quarter




On Sunday, February 14th, 2010, the Chinese New Year 2010,  the Year of the Tiger, will be celebrated in the streets of the Chinese Quarter in Belgrano, on Arribeños Street, from Blanco Encalada up to Juramento
The activities will take place between 11 am and 8 pm. At 12 noon, the ambassador or the Popular Chinese Republic in Argentina will officially open the ceremony, giving start to the traditional Dragon Dance.

Schedule of activities:
11 am to 8 pm: Street Fair on Arribeños Street
12 pm: Opening ceremony
3 pm to 7 pm: Martial Arts shows at the open air stage

BAFWeek - Buenos Aires Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2010

The most important event for the Argentine fashion industry, BAFWeek, brings together the most established brands in the fashion world and the independent designers, for the launching of their Fall/Winter 2010 collections.

BAFWeek 2010 will feature 2 runways for daily fashion shows, and around 40 showrooms where designers will showcase their creations in an exclusive space, including accessories, shoes, bags, jewels, underwear, and men's and women's clothes. 

Dates: February 24, 25, and 26, 2010
Location: La Rural Exhibition Center, Pabellón Amarillo. Av. Sarmiento 2704
Opening times: from 2 pm to 10 pm
Entry fee: 20 Pesos. Tickets on sale at the venue 2 pm to 8 pm

BAFWeek official website.

Telmex Cup - ATP Buenos Aires 2010

On Monday, February 15th, the tenth edition of Telmex Cup - ATP Buenos Aires will kick off with the qualifying rounds. The traditional tournament will receive some of the greatest world wide tennis players from February 15th to February 21st, 2010 at the courts of Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis club.

The list of participating players includes:

Direct: 23
Wild cards: 2
Qualification: 4
Special Exempts: 2

1-David Ferrer-ESP-17
2-Juan Carlos Ferrero-ESP-23
3-Nicolás Almagro-ESP-26
4-Juan Mónaco-ARG-30
5-David Nalbandian-ARG-31
6-Albert Montañés-ESP-31
7-Paul-Henri Mathieu-FRA-33
8-Igor Andreev-RUS-35
9-Thomaz Bellucci-BRA-36
10-Horacio Zeballos-ARG-45
11-Victor Hanescu-ROU-48
12-Pablo Cuevas-URU-50
13-José Acasuso-ARG-51
14-Richard Gasquet-FRA-52
15-Fabio Fognini-ITA-54
16-Simon Greul-ALE-59
17-Potito Starace-ITA-62
18-Frederico Gil-POR-69
19-Oscar Hernández-ESP-70
20-Daniel Koellerer-AUT-71
21-Daniel Gimeno-Traver-ESP-72
22-Juan Ignacio Chela-ARG-73
23-Peter Luczak-AUS-77
24-Carlos Moyá-ESP (WC)-446
25-WC 26-WC
27-SE
28-SE
29-Q
30-Q
31-Q
32-Q


Dates: February 15-21, 2010

Monday and Tuesday: day matches from 11:30 AM.
Wednesday to Friday day matches from 1:45 PM.
Evening matches, Monday 15 to Friday 19: 7:30 PM.
Semifinals: Saturday 20, 6 PM
Final: Sunday 21, 6 PM

Location: Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club. Olleros 1510.

Tickets:
  • At the stadium,  Olleros 1510
  • Hard Rock Cafe. Buenos Aires Design Center Recoleta, Monday to Saturday 12.30 to 8.30 PM.
  • TuEntrada.com and points of sale
More information: Telmex Cup official website.

Summer 2010: free cultural activities in Buenos Aires

The government of the City of Buenos Aires presents "Aires Buenos Aires - Cultura para respirar" (Culture to Breathe), a program of cultural activities that starts next Saturday, January 9th, 2010 consisting on over 300 free events, including: musical shows, drive-in movies, theater plays, activities for children, circus, open air "milongas", and numerous musical events, every day during January and February, 2010.
David Lebon, Catupecu Machu, Divididos, Pedro Aznar, Las Pelotas, Attaque 77, Los Auténticos Decadentes, Miranda!, Los Cafres, Bahiano, Luis Salinas, Juana Molina, Javier Malosetti, are some of the artists that will entertain the audiences with their shows.
The schedule includes over 300 free events in different neighborhoods around Buenos Aires: movies, theater plays, recitals at Parque Roca and Costanera Sur, popular "milongas" in parks around the city, children's shows, circus shows, painting workshops for kids at Pasaje Lanin, Julio Bocca's Ballet Argentino at the Amphitheater of Parque Centenario, among many others.
The drive-in will be set up at the Rose Garden, on Iraola & Sarmiento, Paseo de la Infanta, every Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 PM. There will also be stalls for spectators without a car. The first  showing will be "El Secreto de sus ojos", with Ricardo Darin, directed by Juan Jose Campanella.

The closing of the activities will be on February 20th, 7 pm, with a tango show celebrating Mariano Mores at the Obelisk.
To see complete schedule of activities visit Aires Buenos Aires website.