Zoom Book Group — Tuesday, December 8 at 1 pm

Posted on November 21, 2020 by tq

Mario Vargas Llosa Aunt Julia And The Scriptwriter In December we will be discussing Aunt Julia and the Script Writer by Mario Vargas Llosa. The meeting will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, December 8 on Zoom.

Please RSVP from the account you want to use for the meeting to tonilin@aol.com and you will receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting. If you are new to Zoom, email tonilin@aol.com to arrange a test run.

The list of books to be discussed the first two months of 2021 is below. New meeting time!! We meet the second Tuesday of each month at 1 pm.

Future reads:

January 2021 — Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips, 262 pages, published 2019

February 2021 — On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong, 256 pages, published 2019

Zoom Tour — Calle Florida — Saturday, November 21 6 pm

Posted on November 11, 2020 by tq

Florida street -where to go and what to see-virtual tour
Join us for this virtual tour to the iconic Florida Street, the most famous pedestrian mall in Buenos Aires

We will learn about the history of the street and the different places we can visit and even pay attention to venues that might pass unnoticed to a quick eye. Florida St can be a very busy street during the weekdays or an easy-to-walk way in Buenos Aires on a Sunday morning with a lot to offer to locals and tourists.

Presentation mode: The presentation will be given via Zoom where the participants will be asked to keep their microphones off during the presentation. Questions can be written in the chat section of the app and they will be read and answered at the end of the presentation by the speaker, orally.
Cancellation policy: no refunds will apply after signing up and paying so make sure you can make it before signing up. No exceptions, please. In the event that you miss the presentation for any reason (including technical problems on your end) the speaker will be happy to share a video of the presentation with you.

date: Saturday, 21st, November 2020time: 6 p.m. Buenos Aires time
cost: 550 pesos per person
payment: Via bank transfer or MercadoPagotype of course: online presentation via Zoom
duration: 1.5 hours
language: English
information/sign up: please contact ezequielcerioni@gmail.com

Zoom Book Group — Tuesday, November 10 at 1 pm

Posted on October 24, 2020 by tq

In November we will be discussing Shining New Testament by Cliff Williamson. The meeting will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, November 10 on Zoom.

The list of books to be discussed for the remainder of 2020 and the first two months of 2021 is below. New meeting time!! We will meet the second Tuesday of each month at 1 pm.

Future reads:

December — Aunt Julia and the Script Writer by Mario Vargas Llhosa, 388 pages, published 2011

January 2021 — Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips, 262 pages, published 2019

February 2021 — On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong, 256 pages, published 2019

Zoom Book Group — Tuesday, October 13 at 1 pm

Posted on September 22, 2020 by tq

In October we will be discussing What I Loved by Siri Hustvedt. The meeting will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, October 13 on Zoom.

The list of books to be discussed for the remainder of 2020 and the first two months of 2021 is below. New meeting time!! We will meet the second Tuesday of each month at 1 pm.

Future reads:

November — Shining New Testament by Cliff Williamson, 600 pages, pre publication

December — Aunt Julia and the Script Writer by Mario Vargas Llhosa, 388 pages, published 2011

January 2021 — Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips, 262 pages, published 2019

February 2021 — On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong, 256 pages, published 2019

Zoom Book Group — September 14 at 2 pm

Posted on August 20, 2020 by tq

In September we will be discussing Fruit of the Drunken Tree by Ingrid Rojas Contreras. The meeting will be held at 2 pm on Monday, September 14 on Zoom.

The list of books to be discussed for the remainder of 2020 and the first two months of 2021 is below. As always, we will meet the second Monday of each month at 2 pm. Watch for changes here on the website and also in your email. Comments are always welcome.

October — What I Loved by Siri Hustvedt, 386 pages, published 2004

November — Shining New Testament by Cliff Williamson, 600 pages, pre publication

December — Aunt Julia and the Script Writer by Mario Vargas Llhosa, 388 pages, published 2011

January 2021 — Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips, 262 pages, published 2019

February 2021 — On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong, 256 pages, published 2019

July Monthly Social on Zoom — July 31 at 9 pm BA time

Posted on July 22, 2020 by tq

Join BAIN Downtown for a check in on Zoom. Glass in hand, story to tell. We’ll have a global check in. And maybe some entertainment? If you have a song to sing or a poem to recite or a dance to do, or … let us know at baindowntown@gmail.com so we can schedule your performance.

Zoom meeting details:

BAIN Downtown is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: BAIN Downtown Monthly Meeting
Time: Jul 31, 2020 09:00 PM Buenos Aires Time

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Book Group — August 10 — 2 pm — Zoom

Posted on July 21, 2020 by tq

In August we will be discussing The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The meeting will be held at 2 pm on Monday, August 10 on Zoom.

The list of books to be discussed for the remainder of 2020 is below. As always, we will meet the second Monday of each month at 2 pm. Watch for changes here on the website and also in your email. Comments are always welcome.

September — Fruit of the Drunken Tree by Ingrid Rojas Contreras, 304 pages, published 2018

October — What I Loved by Siri Hustvedt, 386 pages, published 2004

November — Shining New Testament by Cliff Williamson, 600 pages, pre publication

December — Aunt Julia and the Script Writer by Mario Vargas Llhosa, 388 pages, published 2011

January 2021 — Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips, 262 pages, published 2019

February 2021 — On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong, 256 pages, published 2019

Information from Final Tramites Zoom Meeting, May 15, 2020

Posted on May 20, 2020 by tq

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Have questions about the laws and protocols of getting your affairs in order here in Argentina? Want to know more about end of life issues in Buenos Aires?

On May 15, on Zoom, BAIN member Helen Wilkie facilitated a 3-part presentation. Family lawyer Laura Falabella and her partner Alejandro Breit presented Argentine succession and testamentary requirements, Helen Wilkie presented a summary of funeral information, and Cliff Williamson talked about transportation of goods and remains. A question-and-answer period followed.

As a reference for attendees and those who want resources to learn more, see below video of the Final Tramites Zoom session, and (below that) links to pdfs the participants provided.

June Book Group — Monday, June 8 at 2 pm on Zoom

Posted on May 18, 2020 by tq

In June we will be discussing Fleishman is in Trouble, by Taffy Brodesser-Akner. The meeting will be held at 2 pm on Monday, June 8 on Zoom.


Fleishman Is in Trouble	Taffy Brodesser-Akner	376	2019	June
The Muralist	B. A. Shapir	369	2015	July
The Beautiful and Damned	F. Scott Fitzgerald	218	1922	August
Fruit of the Drunken Tree	Ingrid Rojas Contreras	304	2018	September
What I Loved	Siri Hustvedt	386	2004	October
Shining New Testament	Cliff Williamson	600	202x	November
Aunt Julia and the Script Writer	Mario Vargas Llhosa	388	2011	December
Disappearing Earth	Julia Phillips	262	2019	January
On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous	Ocean Vuong	256	2019	February

Food Delivery??

Posted on April 25, 2020 by tq

For those of you in Buenos Aires, we thought you might like to share some food delivery experiences we have had. Share yours on the BAIN Downtown Facebook page (https://m.facebook.com/pages/Buenos-Aires-International-Newcomers-BAIN-Downtown/105505852875711).

Here are two of mine (neither BAIN DT nor I have any financial relationship with these sources):

Cheeky Bag — food comes in plastic bags to boil for 10 minutes or so. Contact English speaker owner Mike Scrimshaw at WhatsApp +54 9 11 6918 0818. Each main plus side is AR$600. Beef Bourguignon, Coq au Vin, Chicken Tinga, Coconut Curry, Thai Red Curry, Jerk Pork & Gravy. We liked the Beef and Coq au Vin!!

Milena Pasta — order at PedidosYa. Great pasta, great selection, great sauces (we are partial to the mushroom sauce).

I know you are foodies, so please enjoy and share.

Share your favorites with us on the BAIN DT FaceBook page.

Best.

Toni