A retrospective on French-American artist Louise Bourgeois’ work will be exhibited in Argentina for the first time at Fundación PROA of Buenos Aires.
From March 19th to June 19th, 2011, the exhibition, called "Louise Bourgeois: The Return of the Repressed", will feature over seventy-five works from all of her diverse periods of production, including installations, sculptures, drawings, paintings, and objects.
Her famous and monumental “Maman” spider (photo) will be on display at the museum's esplanade. Made in stainless steel, bronze and marble, weighing 22,000 kilos and 9 meters tall, Maman is the biggest of her series of spiders, and has already been displayed in public spaces in London, Paris, New York, Tokyo, and Bilbao.
The exhibition catalog will reunite texts by art specialists on her work and a special book with Bourgeois’ writings on psychoanalysis.

Location: Fundación PROA
Av. Pedro de Mendoza 1929. La Boca, Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00am to 7:00pm. Mondays closed.
Entry fee: AR$ 10.-

The great Spaniard tenor Plácido Domingo will offer a free show on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011, 9:00pm** at the Obelisk.
22,000 seats will be placed on Avenida 9 de Julio and Corrientes (Obelisk), where only people with free tickets will have the right to sit. These unnumbered tickets will be distributed free of charge on Sunday, March 13th, from 11:00am 7:00pm Casa de la Cultura, Avenida de Mayo 575.
Those without tickets will also be able to enjoy the show, either standing or bringing their own chairs.

Domingo will be joined by the Argentine soprano Virginia Tola, and choir and orchestra of 64 musicians led by pianist and conductor Eugene Kohn (US). Besides opera arias, Placido Domingo will perform songs from zarzuelas, popular songs, and two tangos

Four large screens will be installed for easy viewing of the show, which is sponsored by Fundación Beethoven.

**NOTE: THE CONCERT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN FOR THURSDAY 24,  8:00 PM.

The two most prestigious independent Opera companies in Buenos Aires have presented their 2011 Opera Seasons:

Juventus Lyrica, the non profit opera organization, was created in 1999 to offer opportunities to young artists, to make opera accessible to the general public, and to generate and alternative, high quality space for opera lovers in the city of Buenos Aires.

On it's part, the 2011 Season of the Opera Association Buenos Aires Lirica starts on March 23rd with  Carmen, and continues throughout the year with great titles and outstanding productions:

Buenos Aires Lirica 2011 Season Schedule:

March 23, 25, 27, 31. April 2
Carmen
Georges Bizet

With: Adriana Mastrangelo, Marin Muhle, Oriana Favaro, and Leonardo Estevez

Musical Direction: Alejo Perez
Régie: Marcelo Lombardero

May 20, 22, 24, 26, and 28
Der Freischütz
Carl Maria Von Weber
With: Carla Filipcic Holm, Enrique Folger and Hernán Iturralde.
Musical Direction: Javier Logioia Orbe
Régie: Mercedes Marmorek

July 15, 17, 19, 21, and 23
Il Mondo Della Luna
Joseph Hydn
With: Osvaldo Peroni and Hernán Iturralde.
Musical Direction: Rodolfo Fischer
Régie: Pablo Maritano

September 9, 11, 15, and 17
Suor Angelica / Pagliacci
Giacomo Puccini / Ruggero Leoncavallo
With: Florencia Fabris, Elisabeth Canis / Luis Lima, Florencia Fabris, Omar Carrión and Ernesto Bauer.
Musical Direction: Carlos Vieu
Régie: Marcelo Perusso

November 11, 13, 15, 17, and 19
Macbeth
Giuseppe Verdi
With: Luis Gaeta, Mónica Ferracani and Enrique Folger
Musical Direction: Javier Logioia Orbe
Régie: Fabian von Matt

All performances from both companies will take place at Teatro Avenida, Avenida de Mayo 1222.
Tickets will go on sale at the theater in March, Tuesday to Sunday 1pm to 8pm.
If you need help getting tickets Contact me.

The fixture of football (soccer) matches in Buenos Aires for the first half of the year 2011 has been announced. It comprises the matches in the National Tournament "Torneo Clausura 2011" and the international tournament "Copa Santander Libertadores". The "Superclasico" Boca vs River, defined as one of the most fascinating sports experiences worldwide, will take place on May 15th 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.