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Gallery Nights August 2013

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Gallery Nights is the original circuit for art lovers around more than 60 art galleries, antique shops, museums and cultural centers, organized by the art magazine Arte al Día, AdnCultura (La Nacion newspaper), and the Ministry of Culture of the City of Buenos Aires on the second Thursday of every month, between April and December.

The August edition will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2013, from 7pm to 10pm, in the neighborhoods of Retiro, Barrio Norte and Recoleta in Buenos Aires.

As always, there will be live music and free shows, and guests will be welcomed with a complimentary glass of Chandon champagne. Maps will be provided to the public so they can visit their favorite galleries and exhibitions at their own pace.

The traditional circuit of Gallery Nights covers from Plaza San Martín to Callao and from Tucumán to Libertador. There is also a free transportation service with fixed stops and a constant route to get to all of the spots in the circuit.

This event is totally free of charge.

Maps, participating galleries and more information: Gallery Nights website.

Thank you to My Buenos Aires Travel Guide for this information.  To keep up with this and other events in Buenos Aires, we have added a feature called “Blogs We Read” to the lower right-hand corner of the BAIN Downtown site.  Or, subscribe to My Buenos Aires Travel Guide and receive all of her posts though email!

Spend the Morning Outdoors!

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“LET’S GO FOR A WALK…”

Come and join us to walk at your own pace, spend some fun time with friends old and new and enjoy the outdoors. Bring yourself, your dog, your children, your friends and join us for a walk, or bring a blanket and some snacks and meet us at the end!
Sunday, May 5 is the kick off. We’ll meet at Cafe Martinez on Av del Libertador 3598 (http://goo.gl/maps/vGTwC). We will then continue to walk around “El Rosedal” on Palermo. We will start near the park entrance closest to the US Embassy Residence, those that wish to skip the walk and enjoy a picnic can set up blankets there.

This is a nice activity for everyone with or without children. See you there!

Activity: Walking, Jogging or People-Watching
Date: Sunday, May 5
Time: 10:30 am (15 minute grace)
Location: Cafe Martinez – Av. del Libertador 3598
RSVP to: Solange Mecham smecham25@yahoo.com so that we can keep an eye out for you!
**We will keep our fingers crossed for good weather, but will send a note to those that RSVP if the event needs to be postponed.

Recoleta Showroom Tours – Starting May 11th!

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The Recoleta Showroom Hop

Date: Saturday afternoons, 2pm to 6.30pm

Available dates: Every Saturday in May & June, starting May 11 (depending on interest and availability)

Capacity: 6 people per tour

Description: Personal shopper Sophie Lloyd will take you on a walking shopping tour around Recoleta’s exclusive appointment-only showrooms that feature the limited edition handmade collections of some of the city’s cream of the crop designers, including wool/silk capes, leather handbags, womenswear, leather shoes and 18kt gold / sterling silver jewellery. At each showroom, the designers will be there in person to talk through their collections and you’ll be free to try on items and shop to your heart’s content. The tour will end with a glass of bubbly (or non-alcoholic refreshment) in the final showroom. NB: There is no obligation to buy.

Price: 40 USD per person or AR$ 260

A 50% down payment is requested to secure booking, payable via PayPal (slloydster@gmail.com) or in cash

Additional option: You can choose to start the experience with a consultation over tea/coffee with Rosario of White Professional Colour Lab who will advise you on your colour palette and give you clothing and make up tips to suit your hair / eye colour and skin tone. You will receive your own pocket-sized colour palette with your colours to take away with you shopping. (Price: additional AR$ 200)

To book, email Sophie on infoshopbuenosaires@gmail.com / or call +54 (9) 11 3921 0460. / www.shop-buenosaires.com

International Polo Series 2013

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Thank you to My Buenos Aires Travel Guide for the information below.  To keep up with this an other events in Buenos Aires, we have added a feature called “Blogs We Read” to the lower right-hand corner of the BAIN Downtown site.  Or, subscribe to My Buenos Aires Travel Guide and receive all of her posts though email!

The International Polo Series 2013 (Serie Internacional de Polo), organized by the Argentine Polo Association, will take place on April 9, 11, and 13, 2013 at the Campo Argentino de Polo in Palermo (Av. del Libertador & Dorrego).
This unique tournament, with the participation of three high handicap international teams (Argentina, England, and South Africa), is an important addition to the national and international polo calendar.
Teams:

Argentina: Diego Cavanagh 7, Pedro Falabella Jr 6, Manuel Plaza de Ayala 6, Martín Joaquín 3. Total: 22.
South Africa: Dirk van Reenen 3, Christopher MacKenzie 5, Jean du Plessis 6, Ignatuis du Plessis 8. Total: 22.
England: Matthew Perry 3, Oliver Cudmore 5, Mark Tomlinson 7, Luke Tomlinson 7. Total: 22.
Calendar of matches:
April 9 – 2 PM: South Africa vs England (Match 1)
April 11 –2 PM: Argentina vs Loser Match 1
April 13 – 2 PM: Argentina vs Winner Match 1
All matches are open to the public with Free entrance. 
The schedule is subject to change depending on weather conditions, so keep checking for updates.

TC2000 Street Car Race in Recoleta

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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

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eng 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!

BA Underground Market

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The Argentina Independent is proud to present the next BA Underground Market on Saturday 23rd March.

Come and explore the flavours! From hot sauce to cake pops, goat’s cheese to spring rolls, juice and smoothies to hand crafted beer, try new things or retaste old favourites while enjoying live music.

We’ve also opened the market up to non-food vendors, so it will be the perfect chance to find handmade crafts and souvenirs.

Tickets are $5 in advance / $10 at the door. Kids up to 12 years old are free.

Please book your tickets in advance by emailing events@argentinaindependent.com. We will then give you the new address of the event.

This event is a cash event only.

Please note that access to the market is via stairs and is not, unfortunately, equipped for those with reduced mobility.

Gastronomic Festival of the Foreign Communities

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Gastronomic Festival of the Foreign Communities

A giant food court representing 35 different foreign communities living in Buenos Aires will be set up on Avenida de Mayo Saturday, March 9th, 2013 from 4:00 pm.
The typical dishes of every region will be offered in 80 food stands along Avenida de Mayo and Bolivar, as well as crafts and traditional products of every represented country.
The Queen of the Communities will be crowned, selected among the representatives of every country. At 7:30 pm the pageants will be carried along Av. de Mayo to the stage by a parade of antique Ford T cars. At 9:00 pm they will model the typical dresses of their represented country or region and evening dresses.
The crowning ceremony will be accompanied by different music shows.
In case of rain the event will be postponed for Saturday 16th.
Free entrance