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La Noche en Vela: sleepless in Buenos Aires

Posted on May 22, 2012 | Leave a comment

It’s a night to enjoy in Buenos Aires.

La Noche en Vela will have three circuits (Central, South and North) and over 100 proposals in 60 artistic and cultural meeting places of Buenos Aires.

Music, theater, dance, video projections and monumental multimedia installations will be the main attractions. In addition, one hundred bars, restaurants and pizzerias in the city will join the party extending their working shifts and will offer special menus, as well as 50 Buenos Aires hotels will offer special deals and discounts.

The tourist bus service will also be available during this sleepless night. They have a double-deck (no ceiling on the top floor), with capacity for 50 seated passengers and a special tour guide. They leave every half hour from the corner of Florida and Ave. Roque Sáenz Peña. The round trip takes 2 hours 45 minutes, but passengers can get on and off at any stop. Tickets can be purchased on the same bus or the Tourist Information Centre of the city government, located in Florida and Diagonal Norte.

From 7pm Saturday May 26th. to 7am Sunday May 27th

More info of La noche en Vela: www.bue.gob.ar / lanocheenvela

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ArteBA: One of the region’s most important contemporary art fair

Posted on May 17, 2012 | Leave a comment

Ever since its formation 21 years ago, the arteBA Foundation has been organizing what has become one of the region’s most important contemporary art fair promoting Argentine and Latin American art, with the goal of positioning that art in the world market.

Each year curators, collectors, professionals in various cultural fields, and visitors from all over the world come to take in the fair and also enjoy one of South America’s most exciting cosmopolitan cities. Buenos Aires presents them with the architectural beauty of its sumptuous past, a vibrant night-life, and a vast range of cultural offerings.

Information

  • Dates: May 18th -22nd
  • Hours:  to 9 PM
  • Venue: La Rural
 Blue and Green Pavilions
 (2704 Sarmiento Avenue, Buenos Aires)
  • http://www.arteba.org

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Tartan Day Parade @ Buenos Aires

Posted on April 12, 2012 | Leave a comment

Next Saturday the City Government will celebrate the Scottish community.
This is part of the program “Buenos Aires Celebra” which promotes knowledge and cultural exchange between locals and the different established communities in our country.

The parade will start at 3pm this coming Saturday April 14th and is organized by the Scottish Association of Argentina and will be held in Avenida de Mayo and Bolivar.

There will be music and traditional dances performed by arts groups and historical recreation, as well as handicrafts and typical products.

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St. Patrick’s Day in Buenos Aires

Posted on March 17, 2012 | Leave a comment

The ties between Ireland and Argentina are much closer and older than the trivial ethyl celebration of St. Patrick’s day, and the large Irish community in the country strives to keep the celebrations of the Irish saint’s day in the local calendar each year. Here are the most traditional Irish bars of Buenos Aires where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day:

The Killkenny
Marcelo T. de Alvear 399 – Retiro
Ciudad de Buenos Aires
4312-7291

The Clover
Av. de Mayo 1357 – Monserrat
Ciudad de Buenos Aires
4342-9109

DownTown Matías
Echeverría 3195 – Belgrano
Ciudad de Buenos Aires
4545-1050

The Shamrock
Rodríguez Pena 1220 – Recoleta
Ciudad de Buenos Aires
4813-5332

Dubliners
Humboldt 2000 – Palermo
Ciudad de Buenos Aires
4771-6178

Also, in some countries the St. Patrick’s Day is not complete without a parade. This tradition arrived  to our country and for the past three years there is a parade that is part of the official celebrations.

This year’s event is organized by the Argentine Irish Association “William Brown”, the Government of the City of Buenos Aires and the Irish Embassy. The parade begins at 18:45 at the corner of Arroyo and Suipacha and ends at the Plaza San Martin with a music show (Pipers Tartan Army, The Kilt, Mac Manus, Mestizo Rock) and Irish dancing (Argentina Celtic group).

So, don’t be afraid, go green and celebrate St. Patrick’s day!

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Rolling down BA: In line skating

Posted on February 25, 2012 | Leave a comment

In line skating (or rollerblading) is a different way of doing physical activity outdoors. Not only you can have fun, but you can also tone up your legs and improve your cardiovascular endurance. And in Buenos Aires there are several places to go and practice:

FreeStyleBA
They offer free roller slalom classes every Saturday at 4 pm at the Rose Garden of Palermo.

Moondiola
This group of skaters meet every Friday night in Puerto Madero and start skating down to Palermo. The tour also includes dinner at Costanera. If you’ve never skate at night before it is best to sign up for a daily tour.

Patin Day
This group meet every Saturday at 16 at the Hilton Hotel in Puerto Madero (Macacha Güemes to 300). The tour lasts approximately 2 hours and almost always ends in the Rose Garden of Palermo. Must be an intermediate level skater in order join.

There are no excuses: go around Buenos Aires and have fun!

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Vintage Buenos Aires

Posted on February 9, 2012 | Leave a comment

Being in fashion means for many people looking at the latest trends and checking what to wear each season, but there is also another large group that has its own parameters, and identify with vintage or retro clothing as a style in itself. Finding stores where to buy the best vintage clothing, can be quite a challenge.

In Buenos Aires there are several shops and boutiques that sell retro or vintage clothing:

Juan Perez (Marcelo T de Alvear 1441) is one of the first shops of vintage clothing in Buenos Aires. The clothes are sorted by color in long racks and there is even a VIP section, where can find luxurious international brands clothing completely original.

Hidden in the Promenade Gallery, located in the charming neighborhood of Recoleta, there for ten years a place called Vintage BA (Av Alvear 1883 – Loc 30), an emblem regarding vintage clothing. But it has an interesting feature: clothing sold exclusively international brands from other seasons.

Hoy como ayer (Thames 1925) is a small building that was born more than four years ago and is located at Palermo Soho.

More vintage shops in Buenos Aires:

Galeria 5ta Avenida: Avenida Santa Fe 1270 -Recoleta-
El baúl de Valentina : Godoy Cruz 2657 -Palermo-
El Buen orden:  Defensa 804 -San Telmo-

Three tips for buying vintage clothes:

  • Try on clothes, remember that there is no possibility to return them.
  • Check the garment from top to bottom, from the buttons to the zippers. If you find any damage this can help to fight the price.
  • Look for something according to your style.

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Carnival 2012 @ Buenos Aires

Posted on January 31, 2012 | Leave a comment

This year 112 murgas (a form of popular musical theatre performed both in Uruguay and in Argentina during the Carnival season) will shine in the 37  “Corsos” (Buenos Aires Carnival celebrations) organized in the districts of the City of Buenos Aires.

Starting Saturday February 4 Carnival celebrations will run every weekend, including Monday 20 and Tuesday 21st.
Every Saturday the party starts at 7pm until 2am and on Sundays from 7pm until midnight.

The corsos are held in all districts, each calling for residents and tourists. Murgas origin typically have a neighborhood and look through humor and irony to make a social critique of the country.

Here is a list of corsos close to the hotel:

  • Abasto: Cordoba between S. Bustamante and Agüero.
  • Almagro: Corrientes between Medrano and Bulnes.
  • Caballito: Avellaneda between Nicasio Orono and F. Sarmiento.
  • Colegiales: General Lacroze between Martinez and Freire.
  • San Telmo: San Juan between Chacabuco and Tacuarí.
  • Villa Crespo: Scalabrini Ortiz between Corrientes and Velasco.

Also, a grand celebration of Carnival will be held at the Avenida 9 de Julio, on Saturday 25, Sunday 26 and Monday 27 February.
Latin American street musicians, carnival groups from  Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia and Bolivia were invited by the Government of Argentina to participate in these celebrations,where musical performances and shows will be performed.

Also, there are Carnival celebrations all over Argentina. Check here where: Carnival 2012 @ Argentina

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Chinese New Year @ Buenos Aires

Posted on January 12, 2012 | 1 Comment

The Chinese New Year is a chance to leave the problems of the previous year behind. It is important to start the New Year fresh.

This 2012 is the Year of the Dragon, and there will be a special celebration on the evening of January, 21st to 22nd, at BA’s Chinatown located in Belgrano, an attractive and elegant green area north of the city of Buenos Aires.

Every year, visitors enjoy the famous dragon dance and find along the streets the community stands where chinese immigrants show different aspects of their culture.

There will also be tango shows with live orchestra, choirs of young singers and Chinese artists who will sing traditional and modern themes.

The celebration will end on Sunday evening when, simultaneously, Argentina and Asia will toast for a prosperous Year of the Dragon.

Where: Barrio Chino [ Arribeños entre Olazábal y Juramento y J, Belgrano ]
When: Saturday Jan 21st,  from 15.00 up to 22.00. Sunday Jan 22nd, from 10.00 up to 20.00.

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New Year’s celebrations @ Buenos Aires

Posted on December 27, 2011 | Leave a comment

Once dinner is over…is time to go out to celebrate, dance and drink with friends. What to do on December 31st? Check the options:


-La Boutique (formerly known as Museum)
The Irish DJ and producer Simon Patterson will be playing on this December 31, after midnight. Simon began his career in the music business with an A & R, a position he held over several labels. Tickets at door go between $100 to $200 pesos.
Peru 535, San Telmo

-Get Out! of the city
A classic of Buenos Aires’ New Year. This year Javier Bussola, Thomas Penton, JP Sgalia and Seven Eleven will be playing at Parque Santa Maria. The property has private parking. Tickets $ 50 pesos (only thru Ticketek).
(Camino del Buen Ayre km.16., entrada por Buenos Aires Golf Club)

-Max Graham @ Privilege
Canadian Dj Max Graham, will be playing progressive house, house, techno and trance. Doors open at 00.30 hours and the ticket will cost $ 80 pesos.
Avenida Costanera Rafael Obligado 1661, Costa Salguero,

-End of the year party of Il Ballo del Mattone
The artie trattoria of Palermo Hollywood invites you to celebrate the new year with them. More info at 4776-4247 or via email to reservas@ilballo.tv.
Gorriti 5737, Palermo Hollywood.

-New Year’s Eve @ Crobar Buenos Aires
Crobar proposes a trance party from 1 AM, where the star the night will be Dutch DJ and producer Sander van Doom. Tickets at the door will be $130 pesos.
Marcelino Freyre s / n [alt. Avenida Libertador 3886], Paseo de la Infanta, Arco 17

-Clubland NYE
The British duo Layo & Bushwaka return to Argentina to perform at the end of year party Clubland Buenos Aires. Along with this duo, local DJs Marcos Paz, Felix Galeano and Emiliano will be playing as well. Tickets at the door $150 pesos. Doors open at 00.30 pm.
Avenida Costanera Norte & La Pampa.

Source: Glamout.com

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Pasion Argentina

Posted on December 14, 2011 | Leave a comment

Since its 2002 launch, Pasion Argentina has designed, produced and sold bags, decorative objects, home accessories and gifts made from genuine, high-quality Argentine leather.


This week Pasion Argentina is having a pre-Christmas sale: starting on Dec 15th until Dec 17th,  from 12 noon until 8 pm, 2011-2012 Collection will be 40% Off.
Older Collections will be 60% Off.

Give in to temptation and don’t miss this special sale!

Adress: Scalabrini ORtiz 2330 PB A

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