Unearthing the Misterious 18th Century Galleon at Puerto Madero
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The Government of the City of Buenos Aires has opened a walkway to allow visitors to admire the 18th century Spanish galleon unearthed in Puerto Madero on December 28, 2008, when constraction workers stumbled upon the wreck while digging the foundations for a riverside high-rise building in Buenos Aires. Among the objects discovered are several canons and well-preserved earthenware jars that were probably used to store olive oil.
Archaeologists from Buenos Aires city government think the galleon...
May 28th, 2009 | Pablo Juan Augustinowicz | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Buenos Aires, History & Informationi, national geographic, puerto madero, Tours
Gallery Nights May Edition
... the 29th marks the beginning of a new edition of Gallery Nights, the event focused on art lovers, where over 60 galleries and cultural spaces in Buenos Aires’ smart Recoleta and Retiro neighbourhoods fling open their doors on the last Friday of the month from April to November. Gallery Nights is organized by the art magazine Arte al Día, ADNCultura, and the Ministry of Culture of the City of Buenos Aires. The event features live music and free shows. Visitors will be welcomed with a complimentary...
May 25th, 2009 | Pablo Juan Augustinowicz | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Buenos Aires, Events, Family Friendly, museums, plaza san martín, recoleta, retiro, The Arts
Fase 1 Explores the Local Art Trend Scene
... art, which interrelates with science and technology. The event, organized jointly by Expotrastiendas and the Ministry of Culture of the City of Buenos Aires, will be held at Centro de Exposiciones de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires from the 29th to 31st of May. A number of Museums, Cultural Centers, Foundations, Universities and private research centers will show works promoted and/or financed by them. Young artists will be confronted with pioneer artists such as Gyula Kosice, Lucio Fontana, Marta...
May 23rd, 2009 | Pablo Juan Augustinowicz | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Buenos Aires, Events, The Arts
Comic Festival in Buenos Aires
... International scene. It is the only one of its kind in the South American and European comic world, and will take place for the second time in Buenos Aires. Throughout the festival authors, editors and the general public will share a space to exchange experiences from all the latitudes about the “ninth art”.
Viñetas Sueltas will open on Monday, May 25with a presentation on the street where 16 artists will draw live 16 billboards in different spot of downtown Buenos Aires in front...
May 21st, 2009 | Pablo Juan Augustinowicz | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Buenos Aires, comic, Events, Family Friendly, festival, Outdoors & Recreation, The Arts
Japan Commemorates the May Revolution
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The 25th of May is an historical and significant national holiday in Argentina, and specially in Buenos Aires because is the celebration of May Revolution of 1810 that set the ground to the Argentine Independence. This year the Federation of Nikkei Associations in Argentina (FANA) together with the Argentine-Japanese Cultural Foundation (FCAJ) want to pay tribute to Argentina organizing an event featuring the most important Japanese disciplines to promote the Japanese Culture, the Toru Mizutani...
May 19th, 2009 | Pablo Juan Augustinowicz | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Attractions, Buenos Aires, Events, Family Friendly, History & Informationi, japanese garden, Outdoors & Recreation, palermo, The Arts
Museum Day in Buenos Aires
... of the International Museum Day will take place this coming monday the 18th. The Sub Secretary of Culture invites the public to visit the Museums of Buenos Aires, that will open their doors for everyone to enjoy the activities programmed to celebrate that day. Admission is free.
Museums and special activities:
MUSEO DE ARTE ESPAÑOL ENRIQUE LARRETA
Avenida Juramento 2291 – 2.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Projection of the documentary “Las cajas españolas” by Alberto Porlan, on Sunday 17, 3.00...
May 15th, 2009 | Pablo Juan Augustinowicz | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Buenos Aires, Events, Family Friendly, History & Informationi, museums, The Arts
The Start of a Great Celebration
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On Sunday, May 24, at 8.00 PM, porteños and visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy a great show at the Obelisco that will mark the start of the celebrations for the 200th anniversary of the May Revolution, an important step in history that lead to the Argentine independence.
With drums and a musical explosion, La Bomba de Tiempo will open the event.
Renowned artists will present new versions of the National songs: Kevin Johansen will sing with Pablo Lescano the Hymn to Sarmiento; Juan Carlos...
May 14th, 2009 | Pablo Juan Augustinowicz | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, Buenos Aires, Events, Family Friendly, History & Informationi, News, obelisco, The Arts
European Film Festival in Buenos Aires
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Beginning the 18th of May till the 22nd, Buenos Aires will feature an interesting Europen Film festival. Organized by the European Comission Delegation and Alliance Francaise, with the collaboration of the embassies of the member states of the European Union, the 6th European Cinema Film Series (6a Muestra de Cine Europeo) will feature 16 movies from 17 countries (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Slovenia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Lituania, Italy, Nederland, Poland, Rumania,...
May 10th, 2009 | Pablo Juan Augustinowicz | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Buenos Aires, cinema, Events, festival, The Arts
arteBA – The City´s Most Popular Cultural Event
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arteBA Contemporary Art Fair, that will take place from May 22 until 26, is the most popular cultural event in the city of Buenos Aires, and the most important one of its kind in Latin America. arteBA is an art exhibition where art galleries display their best Latin American artworks and collector’s pieces, offering the general public the chance to come face to face with truly unique collectors’ pieces. It is also an opportunity for the newer art centers from all over the region to present...
May 8th, 2009 | Pablo Juan Augustinowicz | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Attractions, Buenos Aires, Events, History & Informationi, palermo, The Arts
Mexican Exhibition at the Malba
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The current exhibition at the Malba is a celebration of Mexican painting and photography. Featuring works from the early 20th century to the 1960s, it provides an overview of the artistic movements in post-revolution The exhibition displays paintings by artists such as Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and Rufino Tamayo. The artistic styles vary with works from the surrealist, hyperrealist, cubist and abstract movements. The artists featured shared a common value in their commitment to creating a Mexican...
May 2nd, 2009 | Pablo Juan Augustinowicz | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Buenos Aires, diego rivera, Events, frida kahlo, History & Informationi, malba, palermo, rufino tamayo, The Arts
La Cabrera – Beef Extraordinaire, BA-style
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For those of you already hooked into the Buenos Aires food (read: “beef”) scene, recommending La Cabrera is like suggesting you check out this little place La Scala if you’re into opera—it’s only news if you’re just off the plane. That having been said, if you aren’t already a member of the cult of La Cabrera, come join us. It’s happy in here.
One caveat: if you are not a fan of comiendo carne, res, le biftek…stay at home. Have a celery stick or something. But for those of the...
July 29th, 2008 | Brendan | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: argentina, Buenos Aires, eating, La Cabrera
La Bomba de Tiempo – percussion in the city
... plenty of time for a BA-time dinner and some late-night bar hopping.
La Bomba de Tiempo
Ciudad Cultural KONEX
3131 Sarmiento near Abasto Shopping
Buenos Aires
Argentina
lat/long:
AR$10
approx 8pm to 10 pm every Monday night
rain or shine, holidays included
ticket window opens at 6pm
La Bomba Percussion school students entertain from 7pm
www.labombadetiempo.blogspot.com for details of who’s playing (Spanish only)
www.ciudadculturalkonex.org
www.flickr.com/photos/labombadetiempo for great...
July 23rd, 2008 | Brendan | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: argentina, Buenos Aires, culture, La Bomba de Tiempo, music, Partying
Ayres de Español
... in the world, including the vast majority of South and Central America.
As in much of the Latin world, there are plenty of Spanish schools in Buenos Aires, some better than others. Don’t be put off by the Argentine reputation for having their own unique version of Spanish. It’s true, they do. But if you’re a beginner, it won’t really matter; if you’re advanced, you’ll know the difference. Plus any good teacher will steer your towards the universal while alerting you to any exceptions.
After...
July 19th, 2008 | Brendan | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: argentina, Buenos Aires, culture, drinking, Partying, Spanish School, transportation
Thank You to the Cows – Buying Leather in BA
... I should add my two cents about leather jackets (and purses, ok, fine).
There may be no better place in the world to buy leather jackets than Buenos Aires. Yes, yes, I know what you’re thinking, Italian leather is amazing. But you pay for the quality you get. And I’ve bought some incredibly cheap leather in places like Bolivia and Ecuador (which had surprisingly good quality & style for the price btw). Got some awesome leather luggage in Greece, too.
But for my money no place compares in...
July 15th, 2008 | Brendan | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: argentina, Buenos Aires, Leather, Shopping
Destination: Buenos Aires
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This overview is somewhat tardy—I meant to put in a summary of Buenos Aires as a city, but was so intimidated that I ended up getting excited enough that I posted a review already.
I should come clean right at the beginning: I love Buenos Aires. For some time I have wanted to move here. SO the truth is, I just can’t find the right words to explain in a quick entry exactly why I love BA. It certainly could be the food—repeatedly, almost every day, I have a meal I am passionate about (as long...
June 28th, 2008 | Brendan | Read More | Comments: 3Filed under: argentina, Buenos Aires, City Review
Bar 6, Buenos Aires
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“Bar seis” is the kind of place you can hang out in all day. Trust me I’ve done it. A few times.
I should start by making it clear that I don’t want to give the impression this is a brunch place—it isn’t particularly. It seems to be just as busy for all meals, and is a great place to warm up with tapas and a drink before other restaurants get going in notoriously late-night BA.
However, a good, high-quality brunch is a thing of beauty anywhere; in the land where breakfast generally consists...
June 24th, 2008 | Brendan | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: argentina, Bar 6, Buenos Aires, eating
Rooms to let for 50 cents…or, Apartment Rental in Buenos Aires
... out cheaper per night, even if all you’re doing is bargaining for a discount at the same hostel or hotel you were in anyway.
As in many cities, Buenos Aires has a thriving business in apartment rentals, where professional companies list and rent hundreds of apartments on behalf of their private owners. Minimum stay is usually a week, so as long as you are in town for at least few days, you can get an apartment for the same cost or cheaper than you’d pay for a comparable hotel room. Stay for...
June 20th, 2008 | Brendan | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Apartment rental, argentina, Buenos Aires, Sleeping
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