TC2000 Street Car Race in Recoleta

Posted on March 26, 2013 by BAIN Downtown

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Be aware – Libertador and Figueroa Alcorta streets will be closed from Callao to Tagle beginning Friday morning, March 29.

For the second time after sixty years the city of Buenos Aires will organize a car race on a street circuit. This will occur when Super TC2000 strolls the city streets of Recoleta on the first date of the Argentine Championship Super TC2000 on March 31st, 2013.

The circuit will have an extension of 3200 meters and will run on Av. del Libertador and Av. Figueroa Alcorta, between Tagle and Ayacucho.

The TC2000 (Turismo Competicion 2000) is a touring car racing competition recognized as one of the world’s best in its category for its sports quality and famous drivers. 28 top level drivers will participate in this event, racing at a top speed of 230 km/hour on the stretches.

The streets where the circuit will be held will be protected from both vehicles and partial elements ejected, by concrete structures of 1.10 meters, and above them a mesh 1.9 meters high.

The classification rounds and promotional activities will take place on Saturday, March 30th, and the Gran Prix will be run on Sunday, March 1st, with it’s start at the ACA on Av. del Libertador y Tagle. The activities on both days will begin at 10:00am, with the following schedule:

Saturday 30:
10:00 am – 12:30 pm: Training 1
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm: Training 2
2:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Qualification
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Training 3

Sunday 31:
11:10 am: Previous lap
11:12 am: Race 14 laps FLC
12:30 pm: STC2000 Opening boxes
12:40 pm: Grid show
12:45 pm: National Anthem
1:00 pm: Previous lap
1:05 pm: 36 lap race
2:10 pm: Podium
The event is open to the public with free access.
There are preferential seats and access to Paddock and Boxes on sale through http://www.ticketek.com.ar

Fair at the British Embassy: April 6

Posted on March 22, 2013 by BAIN Downtown

Join the folks at the British Embassy for a Fall Fair on Saturday, April 6 from 12:00pm – 6:00pm.

AR$20 to enter, children under 10 enter free.

Address: Newton 2575 (close to Gelly Obes in La Isla in Recoleta)

**Remember! Bring your ID, to enter the property, you need to show a valid ID.

RAIN DATE: Saturday, April 13

Visit www.abcc.org.ar for more details!

April Wine & Tapas: Escape Your Neighborhood Bubble!

Posted on March 21, 2013 by BAIN Downtown

Head out West and get to know Caballito!

*It’s not as far as you think!!*

This month’s host Celia lives in a delightful apartment in Caballito, close to two main roads and lots of great parking. There are also plenty of buses that run to this neck of the woods, so don’t be shy! Learn a new barrio and enjoy time with friends!

Location: Caballito *Exact address provided upon RSVP

Date: Saturday, April 6

Time: 8:00pm

How does it work? Each attendee brings a dish to pass, a beverage to share and yourself to enjoy company, conversation, and finger foods!

Look forward to catching up with you!

Please email RSVPs to celiacriseo@rauljak.com.ar

*This event is limited to current BAIN members only. If you are interested in becoming a member of BAIN, contact bain.downtown@gmail.com*

SACS Open House

Posted on March 11, 2013 by BAIN Downtown

Dear BAIN Members,

Send a Child to School (a charitable organization that provides backpacks filled with school supplies to children in need) would like to invite you to a coffee open house on Thursday, March 14 from 10:30 to 12:30. We would love to share with you information about our organization and the fundraising activities we do. We look forward to seeing you next Thursday. Once you RSVP we will send you the address of Stephanie Bruchou’s house in Lomas de San Isidro.

RSVP: “Marian St. James” <marianstjames@yahoo.com>

Thanks so much!

SACS Board members

March Ladies Night Out

Posted on March 10, 2013 by BAIN Downtown

Open New Doors to Friends New and Old!

BAIN LADIES NIGHT OUT – Come join us for Happy Hour!

Date: Wednesday, March 13

Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Location: Primafila Restaurant Terrace Bar, Buenos Aires Design Center Terrace

RSVP: Ann Sager, annsager@me.com

Art Connoisseurs Tour of San Telmo

Posted on January 17, 2013 by BAIN Downtown

The new year is a time to explore the world around you, whether you’ve been in the same place for a few days or multiple years. BAIN wants to help you learn more about the city we call home!

Miguel with Art Connoisseurs has invited BAIN to join in this week’s tour of two San Telmo museums, a historic location-turned-cafe coffee stop and a description of the San Telmo neighborhood. Interested? Read on!

Date: Saturday, January 19th

Time: 3:30pm

Place: Meet at the entrance of the Museum of Modern Art, Avenida San Juan 350

The tour will last approximately 3 hours includes the visit to Museum of Modern Art of Buenos Aires, Museum of Contemporary Art and a coffee break at L´Atelier de Céline.

The tour has a cost of AR$ 200, BAIN members are offered a price of AR$180 (all costs included).

If you would like to join, please RSVP to Dawn Gill: dawn.e.gill@gmail.com

Send A Child to School Volunteering

Posted on January 16, 2013 by BAIN Downtown

SACS (Send a Child to School) is ready to fill backpacks for the 2013 school year. We will be providing over 600 Argentine children with backpacks and other school supplies. We will deliver these to the children at the end of February so they will be ready for the first day of school. Many of you have helped us in the past – thank you! On Wednesday, February 6th we will be hard at work again. Please consider giving us some of your time & energy.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013
9:30 AM – 1:30PM

UCC Church
Santa Fe 839
(1641) Acassuso
Buenos Aires – Argentina
(54-11) 4792-1375

During this work session we will be filling the backpacks with school supplies, grouping them by organization, & bagging them for delivery. Wear cool clothing and comfortable shoes! We will provide a light lunch of yummy empanadas to enjoy when we have finished working!

Please sign up by contacting Marian St. James at marianstjames@yahoo.com Please respond quickly as we have limited spaces available and note that we will not be providing transportation this year.

Thank you for your interest & support of SACS/NALE

Additional information concerning SACS/NALE is available at our website – www.sacs-nale.com

Thanks so much,

SACS Board members

February Monthly Dinner

Posted on January 15, 2013 by BAIN Downtown

For this next monthly dinner we are going to try something different, and head to a puerta cerrada! El Tejano is a Southwest style restaurant that makes 2 varieties of their own hot sauce and specializes in brisket. I hope there are others that have missed some good ol’ southern cooking!

Here are the details:

Friday, February 1, 2013

9:00pm

$200 pesos per person (includes dinner, water and iced tea and tip)

The Palermo Neighborhood

Anyone who is interested in attending must RSVP to dawn.e.gill@gmail.com, the exact address of the event will be sent to those who RSVP on January 31st. There are only 26 seats available so send your RSVP soon!

There is a cash bar available with the following drinks and related prices:
Malbec/ Cab 750ml 60.00 pesos
Copa de Vino 20.00 pesos

Fernet Cola 20.00 peso
Coca cola 330ml 10.00 peso
Stella Artois 30.00 peso

And the dinner menu:

Entrada:
Hotsauces/ Salsas & Chips

Primer Plato:
Brisket (Tapa de Asado ahumado)
Baked Potato w/ Stuffings (Papa plomo c/ guarniciones)
Coleslaw (ensalada de zanahoria, repollo blanco y colorado c/ mayo)

Segundo Plato:
Pork Ribs (Pechito de Cerdo a la leña)
Sweet Corn (choclo dulce)

*Always on the table (siempre sobre la mesa)*
Pickles & Onions (pepinos y cebolla)
Cornbread (Pan de Maiz)
Y un montón de Salsa BBQ

*Water & Ice Tea served free all night*
(Agua y Té gratis toda la noche)

Postre:
Brownies (by Sugar & Spice)

Mickey Vail Returns to La Biblioteca

Posted on January 9, 2013 by BAIN Downtown

La Biblioteca Cafe presents, a continuation in the series of Jazz Trios

Mickey Vail, Adrian Masteocola and Adrian DeFilippo

Tuesday, February 12 at 9:00pm

La Biblioteca Cafe, Marcelo T Alvear 1155, call 4811-0673 for reservations.

AR$40 to enter, required AR$40 additional food & drink bill

New Year’s Kick Off Meeting

Posted on January 4, 2013 by BAIN Downtown

Happy New Year! From all of us here at BAIN Downtown, we hope you had a wonderful holiday season and a very happy new year!

As everyone settles into 2013, we want to invite everyone to join us as BAIN holds its annual New Year’s celebration with an afternoon cocktail party at Club Español.

On Friday afternoon, January 25, at 5:00 p.m we will meet in the Sala Autonomia (on the fourth floor, you can use the elevator or the stairs) to enjoy catered snacks from the Club Español restaurant, beverages and a champagne toast! With this being a catered event, please be kind and RSVP. Bring a friend! (let us know about them too!). RSVP to bain.downtown@gmail.com by Friday, January 18th.

The beautiful Club Español, a 100 year-old landmark located just south of Avenida de Mayo, across from the Avenida 9 de Julio (on Bernardo de Irigoyen 172 between Hipolito Yrigoyen and Adolfo Alsina).

Here is a link for directions: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=club+espa%C3%B1ol+buenos+aires&ie=UTF8&ll=-34.609687,-58.380446&spn=0.019321,0.036135&fb=1&hq=club+espa%C3%B1ol&hnear=Buenos+Aires,+Argentina&t=m&z=15

This meeting is FREE for BAIN Members, $150 pesos for guests. The guest fee is waived for anyone who joins BAIN Downtown at the meeting. This is a great opportunity for those that still need to renew their membership

We look forward to seeing you there!