A week dedicated to the Bodegones of Buenos Aires

The Tourism Entity of the City of Buenos Aires, together with Pietro Sorba, renowned gastronomic journalist author of numerous local restaurant guides, present the event "Semana de los Bodegones Porteños", a week dedicated to honor the gastronomic traditions in Buenos Aires, from September 28th to October 4th, 2013.

"Bodegones" are simple, family owned restaurants, that serve huge portions of popular Argentine food, usually adapted from traditional Italian and Spanish dishes.

Each restaurant will offer a fixed menu with a set price of $ 79 pesos for lunch and $ 129 pesos for dinner.

Click here for the complete list of participating establishments.
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A new Italian festival, Gancia Tour d´Italia

A new event dedicated to Italian gastronomy, art, and spirits called "Gancia Tour d’ Italia" will be  held from September 26th to September 29th, 2013, at the Boulevard Cerviño in the neighborhood of Palermo.
The famous Voulez Bar, Guido's Bar, Guido Restaurante, Bella Italia, Anetta, Leopoldo, The Pick Market and Taco Box will be offering menus at special prices inspired in the Italian flavors, paired with cocktails prepared with Italian aperitifs.
The bars will offer cocktails Gancia 2 x $80 Pesos.
During the whole weekend some of the shops in the area will be offering complimentary Gancia Spritz drinks to all their customers, and the boulevard will be transformed in a photo shooting set for a renowned magazine.
The event will finish on Sunday with a spectacular closing show by the electronic music group Poncho, with free entrance to the public.

Program of activities:

Thursday 26 
Opening


Friday 27

5 pm to 7 pm: Live shooting: fashion production inspired on the Italian mood.


Saturday 28

4 pm to 6 pm: Painting performance + artistic interventions in the streets
6 pm to 7 pm: DJ Set by Sophie Taylor


Sunday 29

4 pm to 6 pm: Artistic audiovisual performance + illustrations in the streets
5 pm to 9 pm: DJ Set Richie Hell
7 pm: Poncho. Free entrance. Cerviño and República Árabe Siria.
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Italian Festival Al Dente in Palermo Hollywood

The gastronomic, artistic and cultural festival "Al Dente, Día de la Italianidad" will be held on Sunday, September 22nd, 2013, from 10 am to 7 pm, in the neighborhood of Palermo Hollywood.
"Al Dente" is a celebration of the Italian gastronomy, that also includes cultural, artistic and musical activities.
During the whole day the neighborhood will be intervened to celebrate its Italian roots, creating the basis for the foundation of Little Italy in Buenos Aires.
A giant communal table, the "Tavola Della Familiglia", will be set on Gorriti street, between Arevalo and Bonpland.
Musical shows will be presented in every corner, as well as food stall from the Italian restaurants in the area.

Program of activities:

Escenario Originale
11.00 Lorena Mayol
11.30 DJ Oriol Opening
12.00 DJ Oriol Opening
12.30 Los Heladeros del Tiempo
13.00 Giorgio and Francesca Lorito
13.30 César Pavón and the accordeon orchestra
14.00 DJ Oriol Siesta Lunch
14.30 DJ Oriol Siesta Lunch
15.00 Dr. Rojo with Lunares
15.30 Tom Lupo Recites a poem, with Los Liyeras de la Boca.
16.00 Henry Donati Country Music in Little Italy
16.30 Official Inauguration of Little Italy with consul Scognamiglio
17.00 Giorgio Lorito & Fabio Pompetti Cantano l'Italia
17.30 Robot Zonda
18.00 Serafino Set Acustico
18.30 Fabio Alberti + Gioia d'Italia
19.00 "Grand Final Closing": We are the world, we are little Italy with all the artists friends of "Trattoria Il Ballo del Mattone" Restaurant, creators of the Festival

Escenario Culturale
11.00 DJ Fernando De Leo
11.30 DJ Fernando De Leo
12.00 DJ Fernando De Leo
12.30 DJ Fernando De Leo
13.00 DJ Fernando De Leo
13.30 DJ Peyote
14.00 Juan Acosta
14.30 La chilinga
15.00 Alí Funk
15.30 Jeronimo & Olivia
16.00 Erica Garcia with Tito Losavio 
16.30 Official Inauguration of Little Italy with consul Scognamiglio at escenario originale
17.00 Iwanido
17.30 Frescolate & Wonder
18.00 Hijas de Zion
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14th Buenos Aires International Biennial of Architecture


The 14th Buenos Aires International Biennial of Architecture BA13 will take place from September 21st to October 13th, 2013 at the Centro Cultutal Recoleta and Auditorio Buenos Aires, bringing together the world's most prominent architects, and turning the city of Buenos Aires into the center of the global architecture.
The Buenos Aires International Biennial of Architecture, that takes place since 1985, is one of the most important exhibitions along with the Venice and San Pablo Biennials.

A series of lectures and conferences will take place at Auditorio Buenos Aires (Av. Pueyrredón 2501, 2nd Floor) from September 24th to September 27th, where over 70 renowned speakers will show their works, share their experiences and creative processes.
Conferences and lectures are paid activities and require previous registration by phone at: (54 11) 3724-3008 Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, or through this website.

Like in previous Biennials, architects, critics and theorists from Argentina and different countries have been invited including: César Pelli (Argentina-USA), who has been invited to all Biennials; Jesús Salvador Rueda, Adolf Romagosa Rocamora, Estudio Abalos-Sentkiewicz. Iñaki Abalos, Josep María Botey, Vicente Guallart, Zaida Muxi (Spain), Thomas Richez, Pablo Georgieff-Coloco, Sarah Viricel (France), Georg Vrachliotis (Switzerland), Kieran Long (England), Tilman Latz (Germany), Rosario Pavia, Rinio Bruttomesso (Italy), Seon Ah Kim (Korea), Taku Sakaushi (Japan), Rahul Mehrotra (India), JillLerner (AIA/New York), Paul Preissner (USA), Diane Gray (USA/Spain), Felipe Correa, Handel Guayasamin, Espinoza Carvajal Arquitectos Ingenieros-Kenny Espinoza Carvajal (Ecuador), Jean Pierre Crousse (Peru), Augusto Alvarez (Mexico), Miguel Ángel Roca, Martín Fourcade, Gustavo Diéguez (Argentina), Ignacio Dahl Rocha (Argentina/Switzerland), Mario Corea (Argentina/Spain), Claudio Sat (Argentina/Portugal), César Pelli, Jorge Silvetti (Argentina/ USA), Joao Sodré (Brazil), Estudio Giancarlo Mazzantti-Carlos Medellín, Camilo Restrepo, Felipe Mesa, Laureano Forero (Colombia), Farid Chacón (Venezuela)., among many others.

The Bienal BA13 will feature multiple exhibitions. From Europe: “The European Prize of Architecture-Chicago Atheneum”; "Bienales del paisaje”, “Iñaki Abalos” and “Port Vell” (Spain); “Richter-Dahl Rocha” (Switzerland). 
From South America: “Venezuelan Architects” by Revista Entre Rayas, “Winning works from Bienal de Quito”; “Joao Figueira Lima” from Brazil; “Panavisión” from Uruguay; “Young Peruvian Architecture”; “Germán del Sol” from Chile.
From USA, the exhibitions from “Diller Scofiio”, “KPF”, “Norman Foster”, Miles Van Der Rohe Foundation Award, “SAP/Harvard South American Architecture”, “The NY American Institute of Architects”.

And from Argentina, exhibitions by Sociedad Central de Arquitectos, “Espejos Urbanos” by Sergio Castiglione, “Concursos y Obras de la Ciudad”, “Crosquiseros”, and the exhibition in tribute to Clorindo Testa at Sala Cronopios.

The exhibition of winning works from the Contests and Prizes will be held from September 21 to October 13, at Centro Cultural Recoleta (Junin 1930), Tuesday to Friday 2.00 pm to 9.00 pm, and Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays from 12.00 pm to 9.00 pm.

Free entrance
For more information, visit BA13 official website.
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2013 Festival of the Foreign Communities at the Planetarium

The Government of the City of Buenos Aires celebrates Immigrants Day with an open air Festival at the park surrounding the Planetarium Galileo Galilei (Av. Sarmiento & Figueroa Alcorta), on Sunday, September 22, 2013.
Groups representing the different communities that reside in the city of Buenos Aires will offer their typical dances, gastronomy and culture, in an event for the whole family.
The celebrations will start at 11.00 am with the marching band of the “Regimiento de Infantería 1 Patricios”.
On a large stage at the Planetarium, over 40 dance and music shows by 500 artists from 60 communities will be presented throughout the day.
There will be stands offering typical crafts, regional products, and traditional food and drinks.
The closing of the Festival, around 6.00 pm, will be with a fun and entertaining show by the group ¡Bailen!, a band made up by professional percussionists.
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French Week in Buenos Aires

The French Week "Vivi Francia 2013" is taking place in Buenos Aires until September 22nd, 2013, organized by the French-Argentine Commerce and Industry Chamber (CCIFA), and sponsored by the French Embassy and the Ministry of Culture of the City of Buenos Aires. A series of activities to enjoy French culture, art, gastronomy, fashion, music and architecture, free and open to all, including free guided visits to French buildings in Buenos Aires, a movie festival at Alliance Francaise, make-up and fashion shows, art exhibitions, concerts, and a gastronomic festival.

Some of the scheduled activities are:

French market "Le Marche":
On Sunday, September 22nd, 2013, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, an authentic French Market will be installed in Buenos Aires, in Plaza Francia (next to the the Fine Arts Museum), to taste and purchase French bakeries and different specialties of the French cuisine. 
Pic Nic: Visitors will be able to bring their own food and have a pic nic on red and blue blankets in the park.
French Music Live: with the presentation of "La Boheme", "Fiesta Noz… música de la Bretaña", "La Impertinente Señorita Orquesta", "Alex Dionesalvi" and NANAeNADA,
Art: The artists of "Le Petit Montmartre" will be painting live, recreating the Parisian spirit..

Free Guided visits:
Thursday 19, 3:00 pm: "Plaza San Martín" - Meeting Point:: Av. Santa Fe and Maipú, Retiro
Friday 20, 3:00pm: "Justice Palace" - Limited capacity with previous appointment at 4114-5791: Meeting Point:: Talcahuano 550
Saturday 21, 3:00 pm: "Avenida Alvear" - Meeting Point: Cerrito & Av. Alvear
Sunday 22, 3:00 pm: "Palermo Chico" - Meeting Point:: Cerrito & Av. Alvear

Piano Festival "Les Amateurs":
Free Piano concerts by amateur musicians from all over the world, all winners of renowned awards.
Concerts at Auditorio Beethoven, Av. Santa Fe 1482:
Wednesday 18, 8.30 pm.
Friday 20, 8.30 pm.
Saturday 21, 2.00 pm - 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
Sunday 22, 5.00 pm
Closing concert at Usina del Arte, Caffarena 1 corner Pedro de Mendoza, La Boca:
Sunday 22, 8.00 pm
All concerts with free entrance to the public, with limited capacity on a first come - first served basis.

Projection of the magnificent equestrian show "Battuta de Bartabas", on the large screen located at Plaza del Estado Vaticano, next to Teatro Colón (Viamonte & Cerrito), on Thursday 19, 6.15 pm.

All the activities are open to the general public, some of them with a limited capacity.
For more information and complete daily schedules, visit "Vivi Francia 2013" official website (in Spanish only).
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Polo: 2013 Tortugas Country Club Open Polo Championship



The traditional Tortugas Country Club Open Polo Championship, in which some of the teams with the highest handicap in the world will be disputing the Emilio de Anchorena Cup, will kick off on Tuesday, September 24th, 2013.
This is the first of the three great Polo Open Championships in the 2013 Official Spring Season of the Argentine Polo Association, marking the start of the honorable "Triple Crown" of Argentine Polo, also made up by the 120th Hurlingham Club Open and the 120th Argentine Open in Palermo.

Participating Teams:

Zone A
Ellerstina Piaget: Facundo Pieres (10), Gonzalo Pieres Jr (10), Nicolas Pieres (9), Mariano Aguerre (10). Total: 39.
La Aguada ICBC: Javier Novillo Astrada (8), Facundo Sola (8), Miguel Novillo Astrada (9), Ignacio Novillo Astrada (9). Total: 34.
Alegria Sancor Seguros: Pablo Pieres Jr (8), Hilario Ulloa (9), Lucas Monteverde Jr (9), Frederick Mannix (8), Total 34.

Zone B
La Dolfina Hope Funds: Adolfo Cambiaso Jr (10), David Stirling Jr (9), Pablo Mac Donough (10), Juan Martín Nero (10). Total: 39.
La Natividad: Guilliermo Caset Jr (9) , Ignacio Heguy (9), Rodrigo Riberiro de Andrade (8), Bartolome Castagnola (9). Total: 35.
La Aguada Las Monjitas: Lucas James (8), Christian Laprida Jr (8), Eduardo Novillo Astrada Jr (9), Alejandro Novillo Astrada (8). Total: 33

Fixture:

Tuesday, September 24:
4:00 pm: La Aguada 8 vs Alegria 13 

Wednesday, September 25:
4:00 pm: La Natividad 14 vs La Aguada Las Monjitas 12 

Saturday, September 28:
4:00 pm: Ellerstina vs La Aguada
SUSPENDED FOR RAIN

Sunday, September 29:
4:00 pm: La Dolfina vs La Aguada Las Monjitas
SUSPENDED FOR RAIN

NEW DATES:

 Wednesday, October 2:
3:30 pm: Ellerstina 11 vs La Aguada 10

Thursday, October 3:
3:30 pm: La Dolfina 13 vs La Aguada Las Monjitas 8

Saturday, October 5:
3:30 pm: Ellerstina 16 vs Alegria 12

Sunday, October 6:
3:30 pm: La Dolfina 16 vs La Natividad 6

Saturday, October 12:
3:30 pm: FINAL - ELLERSTINA 14 vs LA DOLFINA 16
LA DOLFINA CHAMPION OF THE 2013 TORTUGAS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP.

The schedule is subject to modifications depending on weather conditions. Check on this post online for updates in case of rain.
All matches will be played on fields of Tortugas Country Club, Ruta Panamericana Ramal Pilar km. 38.5.  

 Tickets: 
Matches 1 - 2: $80 Pesos
Matches 3 - 4 - 5 - 6: $120, $260, $400 Pesos
Final: $150, $340, $500 Pesos
On sale at the club.

 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 (at least 24 hours in advance).
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Exhibition match Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal


Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, the world´s best tennis players at the moment, will offer an exhibition match in Buenos Aires on Sunday, November 24th, 2013, in a stadium specially designed for this event at La Rural Exhibition Center (Av.Santa Fe & Av. Sarmiento).

This will be the first time that Novak Djokovic, the current world’s No. 1 tennis player; visits Argentina. Rafael Nadal on the other hand participated in the ATP Buenos Aires in 2005, and will meet Djokovic after the exhibition match against David Nalbandian that will be held in the same venue the day before.

Tickets on sale to the general public from September 20th through Topshow.com.ar

Contact me if you need help getting tickets for this event.
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2nd Buenos Aires Food Week

Buenos Aires Food Week, the new bi-annual event in which 25 of the best restaurants in the city offer lunch and dinner menus at promotional prices, will be held again from September 16th to September 29th, 2013.
With similar editions in New York, San Pablo, Milan and other major cities worldwide, the goal of this Food Week is democratizing access to haute-cuisine, offering the general public the opportunity to learn about premium restaurants and taste unique dishes at attractive prices.
Each restaurant will offer a fixed three step menu (starter, main course and dessert) with a fixed price of $ 99 pesos for lunch and $ 169 pesos for dinner, not including drinks, service, and tip, + optional $ 1 Peso to be donated to the charity organization Fundación Banco de Alimentos.

The restaurants participating in this edition are:
  • Agraz - Caesar Park Hotel
  • Akira Nikkei
  • Aldo´s Vinoteca Restoran
  • Astor Bistró
  • AyG Buenos Aires
  • Azema
  • Azul Profundo
  • Bernata
  • Bice
  • Bio Solo Organico
  • Blanch
  • Brasserie Petanque
  • Cardinale (Hotel Sheraton)
  • Cardon
  • Casa Cruz
  • Club 31 restaurant-Grand Hotel
  • Crizia
  • Demuru
  • Deriva
  • Doppio Zero
  • Francesco
  • La Brasserie - Marriot Plaza Hotel
  • La Rosa Náutica
  • Leopoldo
  • Le Grill
  • Mercado Central
  • Mooi
  • Mullu
  • Novecento
  • Plaza Grill - Marriott Plaza Hotel
  • Sipan Palermitano
  • Sivela 465 - Mio Hotel
  • Social Paraíso
For a complete list of restaurants, menus and online reservations, visit: www.bafoodweek.com. 
If places are left available, people may also attend directly the restaurant of their choice.
Payments can be made in cash, debit card, or credit card at the end of the meal. 
The additional 15% discount with Mastercard Black or Platinum cards only applies to cards issued in Argentina.
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Polo: The 2013 Jockey Club Open Championship in San isidro



The magnificent fields of Buenos Aires Jockey Club, located in the town of San Isidro, North of Buenos Aires, will be home of one of the most important polo tournaments in our country: the 49th Jockey Club Open Championship, which opens the high handicap polo season in Argentina. It will take place on September 11th and 12th, 2013.
Six of the teams in the tournament are the same that will participate in the Qualifying Tournament for a place in the Hurlingham Open and Palermo Open.

Participating teams:

JC Casablanca: Facundo Sola 8, Pablo Mac Donough 10, Milo Fernández Araujo 8 and Juan Martín Nero 10. Total: 36.
Magual: Alejandro Muzzio 8, Ignacio Toccalino 8, Marcos Di Paola 8 and Jaime García Huidobro 8. Total: 32.
Chapaleufú: Alberto Heguy (Jr) 7, Francisco Elizalde 7, Bautista Heguy 8 and Eduardo Heguy 8. Total: 30.
Cuatro Vientos: Juan M. Zavaleta (Jr) 7, Juan Agustín García Grossi 8, Alejandro Agote 8 and Santiago Tanoira 6. Total: 29.
La California: Diego Cavanagh 7, Guillermo Terrera (Jr) 7, Ignatius Du Plessis 7 and Tomás García del Rio 8. Total: 29.
Las Overas: Salvador Ulloa 7, Valerio Zubiaurre (Jr) 7, Guillermo Willington 7 and Alfredo Capella Barabucci 7. Total: 28.
La Vanguardia: Gonzalo Deltour 7, Ezequiel Martinez Ferrario 7, Ignacio Laprida 7 and Santiago Toccalino 7. Total: 28.

Schedule:

Wednesday 11:
1.00 pm: La Vanguardia vs. Magual
3.00 pm: Chapaleufú vs. Las Overas

Thursday 12:
3.00 pm: Cuatro Vientos vs. La California

Saturday 14:
3.00 pm Semifinal: Magual vs Chapaleufu

Thursday 19:
3.00 pm Semifinal: JC Casablanca vs La California
Will be played at the Argentine Polo Association Fields in Pilar, province of Buenos Aires

Saturday 21:
3.00 pm: FINAL - CHAPALEUFU vs LA CALIFORNIA

The schedule is subject to modifications depending on weather conditions. Check for updates in case of rain.
Av. Marquez 2302, San Isidro
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.
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International Piano Festival Chopiniana 2013


The Festival Chopiniana 2013, organized by Fundación Chopiniana de Buenos Aires, will consist of a series of piano recitals that will take place between August and October 2013 at Palacio Paz, Av. Santa Fe 750. The Festival is sponsored by the Embassy of Poland, as well as by diverse private companies.

During the course of the Festival Chopiniana 2013, an exhibition dedicated to celebrate the 100th birthday of Witold Lutoslawski will  be open to the public. Considered as the most important Polish composer after Frederic Chopin, Lutoslawski is one of the most relevant European authors of the 20th century. The exhibition features photographs, texts, notes, scores, among other objects related to the composer. It will be open during the Festival from 10 am to 6 pm, at the Art Hall of Palacio Paz (Santa Fe 750). On concert days it can be visited before and after the performance.
The exhibition has been co-organized and co-financed by the Association Witold Lutoslawski and the Music and Dance Institute of Poland.

International Piano Festival - Schedule and participating artists:

Tuesday, August 27 - 7:30 pm
Luis Ascot (Argentina)
Alberto Ginastera: Tres danzas argentinas
Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata Op. 31 Nº 2 The tempest
Frederic Chopin: Two nocturnes – Ballad Op. 47
Robert Schumann: Scenes from Childhood Op. 15

Tuesday, September 3 - 7:30 pm
Raphael Lutschevsky (Poland)
Franz Schubert-Franz Liszt: Lieder: The Trout – Gretchen am Spinnrade – Ave Maria
Franz Liszt: Funerals
Frederic Chopin: Three waltzes Op. 34
Sonata Op. 58 Nº 3

Tuesday, September 10 - 7:30 pm
Lovro Pogorelich (Croatia)
Program dedicated to Johannes Brahms
Sonata Nº 1 in C major Op.1
Sonata Nº 2 in F-Sharp minor Op. 2
Variations on a Theme by Paganini Op. 35 (II Book)

Tuesday, September 17 - 7:30 pm
Wojciech Waleczek (Poland)
Frederic Chopin: Brilliant Variations Op. 12 – Three Waltzes Op. 34
Franz Liszt: Six Polish Chants on songs by Frederic Chopin Op. 74
Witold Lutoslawski: Folk - Bucolic Melodies
Richard Wagner/Franz Liszt: Isolde love´s death, from Tristan und Isolde
Pilgrim´s choir, from Tannhauser
Charles Gounod/ Franz Lizst: Waltz, from Fausto

Tuesday, September 24 - 7:30 pm
Ingolf Wunder (Austria)
Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata Op. 27 Nº 2 Moonlight
Frederic Chopin: Nocturne Op. 9 Nº 3 - Ballads N° 1 Op. 23 and N° 3 Op. 47
Franz Schubert: Impromptu Op. 142 Nº 4
Franz Schubert/ Franz Liszt: Serenata

Tuesday, October 1 - 7:30 pm
Manfred Wagner-Artzt (Austria)
Joseph Haydn: Sonata in F-major Hob. XVI/23
Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata in D minor Op. 31 Nº 2
Frederic Chopin: Polonaise Op. 26 Nº 1, Nocturne in C-sharp minor Op. Posthumous, Fantasia-impromptu Op. 66, Waltz in A-flat major Op. 34 Nº 1, Waltz A-flat major Op. 69 Nº 1, Ballad N° 1 Op. 23

Tuesday, October 8 - 7:30 pm
Marian Sobula (Poland)
Ignace Jan Paderewski: Nocturne Op. 16 Nº 4 – Legend Op. 16 Nº 1, Cracoviana Fantastica Op. 14 Nº 6
Janusz Bielecki: Suite for piano
Karol Szymanowski: Sonata for piano Op. 36
Frederic Chopin: Scherzo Op. 31 – Four mazurkas Op. 33 – Vals Op. 34 Nº 1 – Polonaise Op. 53 Heroic

Tuesday, October 15 - 7:30 pm
Martha Noguera (Argentina)
Frederic Chopin: Rondo Op.16 - Andante Spianato and Grand Polonaise Brillante Op.22
Manuel de Falla: Fantasía baetica
Ángel Barrios: Suite La Suerte– En las cuevas del darro – Albaycinera
Isaac Albéniz: Triana

Mili Balakirev: Islamey

Location: PALACIO PAZ. AV. SANTA FE 750
Tickets: on sale at the venue, Monday to Friday 2 pm to 6 pm
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Japanese Festival Nippon Matsuri


The Festival Buenos Aires Celebrates Japan - "Nippon Matsuri" - Artisitc Japanese Festival, will take place on Saturday, August 17th, 2013.

This Festival, organized by the Government of the City of Buenos Aires and the Nikkei Federation in Argentina (FANA) will be held on Avenida Santa Fe between Carlos Pellegrini and Florida, Plaza San Martín, from 12 pm to 5 pm.

The event will start at 12 pm with a parade of standards representing the Japanese Cultural institutions, followed by a tribute from the Japanese community to General San Martin, karate and kendo demonstrations by martial arts groups, artistic shows, Japanese drums "Taiko", and "ondo" - dancing to Japanese music with the participation of the public.

At the same time visitors will have the chance to try Japanese food and purchase typical Japanese products at the more than 45 gazebos installed around Plaza San Martin.
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Organic Street Market in Palermo - August 2013


The main producers of organic and healthy food in Argentina will gather again in a street market in Buenos Aires, on Saturday, August 17th, and Sunday, August 18h, 2013, from 10am to 6pm, with free access to the public. Visitors will have the opportunity to taste free samples and buy at a promotional prices natural foods and beverages in an area specially located in the Palermo Parks, on Ave Libertador and Ave Sarmiento, across the street from the Zoo and the Spaniards´Monument. The event is organized by Planeta Joy magazine and sponsored by the city of Buenos Aires.

More than 40 gazebos will be installed, where the participating producers will offer products in the following areas: Oils; Alcoholic drinks (organic wines, beers); Soft drinks and natural juices; 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, and more.

Some activities will be held in a specially equipped space, like lectures and cooking classes by some of the main references of this culinary trend.

There will be special menus for visitors and food to go, with tables on the street of this picturesque market

In case of rain, it will be postponed to Sunday 18th and Monday 19th. Consult on Buenos Aires Market website for any change of schedule.
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Official 2013 Spring Season - Argentine Polo Association



The Argentine Polo Association has announced the complete Schedule of tournaments in the Official 2013 Spring Polo Season. The program, between August and December of 2013, includes three of the most important Polo tournaments worldwide: Tortugas Country Club Open; the oldest Polo tournament in the world, Hurlingham Club Open; and the world-class Argentine Open Championship.
The most important championships in the 2013 Spring season are:

SAN JORGE MILITARY CLUB OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
San Jorge and Coronel Francisco Reyes Carrere Cups
Organized by: San Jorge Club, in Hurlingham (province of Buenos Aires).
Up to 24 goals; 1 military player per team, and no more than 1 high handicap player (8 to 10 goals) per team.
August 29 - 30 - September 1 - 3 - San Jorge Club, Hurlingham
September 7 - 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm: Finals in Palermo

Organized by Buenos Aires Jockey Club. San Isidro (Province of Buenos Aires)
September 10 to 22

SPRINGBOK TOURNAMENT
Organized by Argentine Polo Association
Between one civil team and one military team
September 20, 3.00 pm
September 22, 11.30 am
Palermo Polo Field (Av. del Libertador & Dorrego)
Free entrance

 TORTUGAS COUNTRY CLUB OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Emilio de Anchorena Cup
Organized by Tortugas Country Club. Tortuguitas (Province of Buenos Aires)
September 24 to October 12

QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT FOR 120th HURLINGHAM CLUB OPEN AND 120th ARGENTINE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Organized by Argentine Polo Association
September 26, 1 pm and 3 pm
October 1, 1 pm and 3 pm
October 7,  3 pm
October 8, 3 pm
Palermo Polo Field (Av. del Libertador & Dorrego)
Free entrance
MUNICIPALIDAD DE PILAR TOURNAMENT
Organized by Argentine Polo Association
24 goal teams and over
From October 11

The Ayrshire Cup
Organized by Hurlingham Club. Hurlingham (Province of Buenos Aires)
October 15 to November 3

LA DOLFINA DIAMOND CUP
La Dolfina Polo Club, Cañuelas, Buenos Aires
October 23 - 28
November 8

JUAN B MILES CUP
Organized by Argentine Polo Association
23 and 24 goal teams
From October 25

PRINCE OF WHALES CUP
Organized by Hurlingham Club, Hurlingham (Province of Buenos Aires)
November 5 to November 15

LA AGUADA - COWDRAY POLO CUP I
Organized by La Aguada Polo Club, Open Door (Province of Buenos Aires)
November 11 to November 15

120th ARGENTINE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Organized by Argentine Polo Association
November 16 to December 7
Palermo Polo Field

CAMARA DE DIPUTADOS CUP
Organized by Argentine Polo Association
24 goal teams and over.
Semifinals in Palermo: December 3 and 4
Final in Palermo: December 8

GUILLERMO SOJO CUP
Organized by Argentine Polo Association 
13 to 18 goal teams.
From November 13
Semifinals and Final in Palermo

ANNUAL PONIES EXHIBITION
Tortugas Country Club.
Not suspended for rain
November 11

JULIO NOVILLO ASTRADA INTERNATIONAL CUP
Organized by La Aguada Polo Club, Open Door (Province of Buenos Aires)
November 18 to November 29

LA AGUADA - GUARDS POLO CUP
Organized by La Aguada Polo Club, Open Door (Province of Buenos Aires)
December 2 to December 6

LA AGUADA SPRING CUP
Organized by La Aguada Polo Club, Open Door (Province of Buenos Aires)
December 2 to December 6

PROVINCE OF BUENOS AIRES AND JOSE C. REYNAL CUPS
Organized by Argentine Polo Association
19 to 23 goal teams
Finals:
December 10, 5 pm - Palermo Polo Field
December 11, 11 am - Palermo Polo Field
Free entrance

LA AGUADA LADIES CUP
Organized by La Aguada Polo Club, Open Door (Province of Buenos Aires)
December 9 to December 14

Schedule subject to modifications. Please check periodically on this post online for updates.

Don´t miss the opportunity of attending one of these world class events. Contact me to inquire about special packages, if you need help getting tickets or want to arrange for private transportation to the clubs. 
Past Events 2011-2013 Polo
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A visit to the magnificent Palacio Paz


Palacio Paz, located in the heart of the city opposite Plaza San Martin (Av. Sante Fe 750) is an imposing building which fronts, sculptures and ornaments are copies or inspired on several French palaces, and one of the best examples of the French Architecture in Buenos Aires.
The palace's architect, Louis Marie Henry Sortais was French, studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris and won the Grand Prix de Rome in 1890. The owner of the residence, José C. Paz, was ambassador to France in the late nineteenth century. Palacio Paz is also the work of the Argentinian architect and engineer Carlos Agote, since Sortais never traveled to Argentina, and in fact died in 1911, leaving Agote in charge of construction management when works were still not complete.
The construction was carried out between 1902 and 1914. Two years before the inauguration of the palace Dr. José C Paz died in Monaco, for which he never had the chance to live in it, but his wife and children did.
Palacio Paz was, at the time of its construction, the largest private residence in the city, with its 140 rooms, 40 bathrooms and 12,000 square meters of covered area.
José Camilo Paz, the ideologist of this masion, brought from Europe all the pieces for the construction and decoration of the palace: marbles, iron works, chandeliers, ornaments, furniture, flooring and lights, among many other things, including the huge four-door iron gate that serves as entrance to the palace.
It is believed that Paz had presidential aspirations. He thought that the palace could become the official presidential residence.
The building consists of three wings and a large internal garden. The main facade resembles the typical French castles. The model used for the overall composition of the palace was the Chantilly Castle, rebuilt by Honoré Daumet, Sortais' teacher. The set of rooms on the main floor appears as an eclectic showcase of French historical styles. The Grand Gallery of Honor and the main dining room are inspired on the French Renaissance. The Ballroom on the other hand is Regency style. In other smaller rooms we find Louis XVI and Empire styles. 
The great honor gallery leas to the Great Hall of Honor, the most impressive room in the Palace, a Circular hall of imposing dimensions and crowned with a towering dome.











Palacio Paz is currently the headquarters of the Military Circle in the City of Buenos Aires, and is one of the few magnificent French buildings that are opened to the public and still preserve the grandeur of the time.
There's also a nice café in the interior courtyard (Croque Madame) and a restaurant  in one of the interior rooms, open to the general public.

The interior Palace can be accessed by Guided Visits only (with a cost), on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, with previous reservation via email to reservaspalaciopaz@gmail.com

See more pictures of Palacio Paz on our Facebook album.
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