Archive for December, 2007

Julio Bocca at the Obelisco

The most renowned Argentine ballet dancer says goodbye to his public with an intense show in the “Obelisco”

When: December 22th
Where: Av. 9 de julio y av. Corrientes

Lights on the bridge

The artist Jorge Pastorino created a marvellous set of lights to emphasize the odd and iconic shape of the La Boca’s bridge. On December the 25th, from the dusk, there will be a concert and fireworks.
Jorge Pastorino considers the light as a way of expresión. This time, supported by Fundación Proa, he presents his work on the Nicolás Avellaneda, icon of the La Boca’s neighbourhood and Historical National Monument.

When: December 20th through 25th
From Thur. to Mon. from 9pm to 11.30pm

Web www.proa.org

IV Festival de Tango en el Tasso

The Torquato Tasso celebrates the year’s end with a tango festival. Almost every night of this month, there will be great shows with outstanding

When: December 7th through 29th
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat 10 pm
Where: Defensa 1575
Phone: 4307 6506

IV Festival Cambalache

Festival of tango, dance and theatre, with shows, workshops, videodance, discussion and milongas.

December 10th through 16th

Cambalache

Diana Krall in Buenos Aires

The Canadian singer and pianist will present her CD called “The Very Best of Diana Krall“.

Diana Krall

When: December 4th
Where: Teatro Gran Rex
Address: Av. Corrientes 857
Phone: 4322 8000
Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

The Police in Argentina

Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers come together to form the historical 80’s band again and present its show in Buenos Aires within the framework of the world tour.

The Police

When: December 1st through 2nd
Where: River Plate Stadium
Address: Av. Figueroa Alcorta 7597

Personal Fest 07

A new edition of the Personal Fest festival which gathers a high number of national and international artists.

Comfirmed artists:

Chris Cornell, CocoRosie, Dandy Warhols, Datarock, Ed Motta, Fischerspooner, Gotan Project, Luis Alberto Spinetta, Monkey Business, Phoenix, Tego Calderón, Cultura profètica, Los Cafres, Austin TV (México), Bandajamoncrudo, Cuarteto de Nos (Uruguay), Dante, El mató a un policía Motorizado, Hip Hop Nacional, Kid Koala, Lazaro Casanova, Los 7 Delfines, Moderato (Mexico), Nico Cotta, Pereza (España), Ojas, O Rappa, Orquesta Típica Fernández Fierro, Romina Cohn, Rosal, Tony 70, Zucker – Dellamonica y Vicentico; Hot Chip

When: December 7th through 8th
Where: Club Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Address: Avenida de Libertador 7501

Pioneers of Change - Global Journey

December 1st to 8th 2007, Brazil

“An Invitation to Experience Sustainable Communities in Brasil”
An INVITATION to step forward A transformative EXPERIENCE Understand SUSTAINABILITY Belonging to a COMMUNITY makes the difference

In previous years known as “Summer School”, our global gathering this year will take place in springtime in Brasil and will…
…serve as an inspirational and empowering springboard for people wishing to lead authentic pioneer lives;
…strengthen and refresh those who have already made the choice for pioneering change;
…provoke the ones who haven’t had the courage yet;
…make us all dig into the quest of what REALLY matters?

Join other young practitioners from around the world to explore the value of sustainable communities. Get inspired. Make connections. Share your experiences. Develop your skills.

Accommodation and the main activities of the Global Journey will take place in the small village of Mury, surrounded by the Atlantic Forest.

The site is distant 140 km from Rio de Janeiro International airport and 7 km from the city of Nova Friburgo.

Transportation airport/Mury/airport will be provided on the days and times agreed with participants.
For more info and to apply, go to the
pioneersofchange.net/networkstewards/globaljourney/

“The ‘Help Wanted’ signs are everywhere. All people and institutions, including commerce, governments, schools, churches and cities, need to learn from life and reimagine the world from the bottom up, based first on principles of justice and ecology.” Paul Hawken