Feb, 17-
Jul, 15/08 |
Sosua Jewish Heritage Exhibit in NY
The Museum of Jewish Heritage located at 36 Battery Place, New York will be presenting a bilingual exhibition in English and in Spanish in association with the Sosua Jewish Museum in Sosua, Puerto Plata opening 17 February next year. The exhibition is titled: Sosua -- A Refuge for Jews in the Dominican Republic. The exhibition will be on view for six months. Plans are for it to travel to other venues in the US and eventually become a permanent exhibition at the Jewish Heritage museum in Sosua.The exhibition brings to light the stories of Jewish refugees that made Puerto Plata home in the late 1930s. The settlers were mostly urban Austrian and German Jews who were professionals or craftsmen. In the late 1930s, when most of the world's nations were unwilling to help the Jews, the DR became the exception and opened its doors. Few hundred Jewish refugees settled in the DR. “We are often told about Jews being turned away from country after country, but this exhibition will tell the story of Jews who found a haven, half-a-world away,” Museum Director Dr. David G. Marwell said. “Despite the indifference and intolerance many Jews faced in Europe from their neighbors, none of the Jewish settlers to Sosúa interviewed for this exhibition experienced anti-Semitism in the Dominican Republic. On the contrary, their dealings with their Dominican counterparts were congenial and friendly. This is a positive story, and one that should be told.”
http://www.mjhnyc.org |
Apr, 21-
May, 9/08 |
2008 Book Fair
Santo Domingo’s 2008 International Book Fair will begin on 21 April and go on until 4 May. The event is organized by the Ministry of Culture. The spotlight this year will be on the 28 Caribbean countries. In addition, the fair is dedicated to the Dominican historical compiler Emilio Rodriguez Demorizi, who is a leading source of reference for historians and researchers. The theme of the fair will be “Be seduced by reading.” The event will again take place in the Plaza de la Cultura surrounding the National Theater.
http://www.ferilibro.com/2k7/images/programa.pdf |
| May, 9-11/08 |
CTN Travel Show
The leading travel channel presents its annual travel show at the Salon Anacaona, of the Hotel Jaragua. 10am to 10 pm from 9 to 11 May.
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May, 10/08
7pm |
Pop Rock Alternative Punk Music Festival
Pop Rock Alternative Punk Music Festival is set for 10 May 2008 at 7 pm at the Teatro La Fiesta of the Hotel Jaragua. Presentation of Aury & Clemy, the Chinese Calendar, Toque Profundo and more. Tickets 809 541-8181
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| May, 10-11/08 |
Surfing in Cabarete
The Association of Surfing of Puerto Plata (ASPP) and the Dominican Surfing Federation (Fedosurf) announce a nationwide competition for 10-11 May at the Playa La Bomba of Cabarete, in Puerto Plata. The best surfers from Santo Domingo, Rio San Juan, Nagua, Cabrera, Puerto Plata, Charamicos, Sosua, Cabarete, San Cristobal, Boca Chica and Barahona are expected. The categories will be Surf Tabla Corta, Bodyboard Tabla de Pecho and Longboard Tabla Clasica. La Bomba Beach is known for its good beach break.
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May, 10-11/08
8:30pm |
Talento y Uncion
Teatro E-Fusion presents Talentos y Uncion at the National Theater's main hall. This is a drama that denounces injustice in the world, and seeks to inspire through the message of The Lord. Dance, theater and pantomime. General producer: Eudys Cordero. Directed by Jose Manuel Rodriguez. Tickets: $300-RD$500.
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May, 24-25/08
8:30pm |
National Ballet of Georgia
National Ballet of Georgia will be performing at the National Theater on 23-24 May. The 23 May show will be a benefit for the Asociacion de Rehabilitacion, announced Monika Despradel of MD Producciones. The ballet troupe has been described as “The Eighth Wonder of the World.” Founded in 1945, its dances have impressed audiences with their choreography, rotations, dizzy jumps and dynamic energy. The ballet dancers are known to show the audience the history of their small nation through their traditional and modern dances based on folk melodies. The visit to Santo Domingo is part of a Latin American tour by the company.
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| May, 26-31/08 |
68th ILTTA Tournament
The Cap Cana Marina will be hosting the 68th International Light Tackle Tournament Association (ILTTA) Tournament. With the co sponsorship of the Santo Domingo Yacht Club, the International Light Tackle Tournament Association. Fishing days will be 26-31 May 2008. For more information, contact the Santo Domingo Yaht Club at 809 523-4226
http://www.iltta.org |
May, 28-29/08
8:30pm |
Roberto Carlos
Roberto Carlos is booked for the National Theater, for 28 and 29 May.
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| Jun, 1/08 |
Mana to Santo Domingo
Legendary Mexican rock band Mana will be visiting Santo Domingo for a one time performance at the Estadio Quisqueya in June. The concert is part of their "Amar es Combatir World Tour". Tickets and show times have yet to be confirmed.
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Jun, 5/08
8:30pm |
Camila to the Jaragua
Popular Mexican band Camila will bring their act to the Hotel Jaragua 5 June at 8:30pm. This performance is their second in the DR and is part of their current world tour "Todo Cambio 2008".
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Jun, 13-15/08
8:30pm |
Les Miserables at the Theater
The National Theater will be presenting Victor Hugo's "Les Miserables" this coming 13 June. Cecilia Garcia, Carolina Rivas, Nuryn Sanlley, Frank Ceara, Kenny Grullon, Antonio Melenciano, Hector and Anibal Estrella, among others will be on stage in the classical musical.
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| Jun, 19-22/08 |
Disney's High School Musical
Disney's High School Musical, the Ice Tour, will be in Santo Domingo at the Palacio de los Deportes arena of the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center to delight young crowds in mid June. The Ice Tour is one and only live fusion of songs, dance and team-spirited fun inspired by the smash hit Disney Channel Original Movie "High School Musical" and this summer's highly anticipated "High School Musical 2." The show stars a cast of world-class skaters that rock the house. Tickets will be RD$400-RD$2,500. The event is promoted in the DR by Conciertos Saymon Diaz.
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| Jun, 24-29/08 |
Cabarete Kiteboarding World Cup
The annual Cabarete Kiteboarding World Cup event is scheduled for 24-29 June at Cabarete Beach.
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| Jul, 1/08 |
VII World Confepaso Cup
The Dominican Republic will host the 2008 Youth World Confepaso Cup bringing together the best in paso horse riders. The event is scheduled for July 2008. A specific date was not given and will be reported when available.
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| Jul, 24-27/08 |
Merengue Festival
The Santo Domingo Merengue Festival organized by the Ministry of Tourism is set for July 24 to July 27. The program so far is: Thursday, 24 July -- Tono Rosario, India Canela, Kinito Mendez. On Friday, 25 July -- Fernando Villalona, Kico el Presidente, Banda Gorda. On Saturday, 26 July -- Pochy Familia y la Coco Band, Querubanda, Eddy Herrera. For Sunday, 27 July -- Sergio Vargas, Giovanny Planco and El Torito. For the closing night, there will be a simultaneous presentation of merengue bands in the DR and Puerto Rico. In the San Juan Merengue Festival -- Milly Quezada, Hermanos Rosario Grupo Mania, El Prodigio, Joseph Fonseca, Juan Castillo
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| Oct, 13-18/08 |
Dominicana Moda
A week of fashion shows at the Hotel Embajador. Some of the best famous Dominican designers, with the participation of a selection of up and coming designers, and invited world famous designers.
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| Nov, 6-9/08 |
DR Jazz Festival
The Dominican Republic Jazz Festival will again be held this year, for five days this time in November at stages in Cabarete Beach and Santiago (Teatro Cibao). Since its first year, the festival has presented a score of notable players, including Chuck Mangione, David Sanchez, Ray Baretto, Nestor Towers, Gossipy Valdes and Arturo Sandoval, some Grammy award winners. “What makes this event even more special is that it moves to a different city every day given the public an opportunity experience jazz in different venues and with a variety of performers,” say organizer The Festival of Jazz is the most anticipated cultural event on the north coast and the only festival directed to a tourist and local residents. And for seven years, the DR Jazz Festival has been host to legendary musicians with an impeccable technical production, sound and professional stenography. As part of the festival, educational workshops with the performers geared to the local youth are held, to encourage them to get involve in the arts.
http://www.drjazzfestival.com |
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