Jun, 30-
Jul, 8/09 |
North American Optimist Championship
The Dominican sailing community is up to the challenge to present the IODA North American Optimist Championship from 30 June to 8 July in Boca Chica, the beach community east of Santo Domingo. Some 198 sailors from 23 countries around the world are expected for the event that gathers some of the best junior sailors (up to 15 years category) in the region. Eduardo Verdeja, president of the Dominian Optimist Association, heads the organizing committee. Participants are coming from the Netherlands Antilles, Argentina, Bermuda, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, France, Germany, Guatemala, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, Uruguay, the United States, US Virgin Islands, and Venezuela. The members of the national team are: Erick Holmbom, Paloma Esteban, Eduardo Ariza, Rodrigo Delgado, Sebastian Bros, Justina Pacheco, Alina Nordbruch, Natali Nordbruch, Nicole Reitzel, Nicolas Moreno, Joan Mella and Paula Varona. Coaches are Rulo Borojovich and Jato Ocariz. The event is sponsored by the Dominican Optimist Association (ADO), the Dominican Sailing Federation (FDV) under the supervision of the International Optimist Dinghy Association (IODA). The executive committee is Eduardo Verdeja, director general; Juan Lehoux, treasurer; Omar Bros, marketing director; Andres Santana, technical director.
http:///www.optinam2009.org/app/do/frontpage.aspx |
| Jul, 2-30/09 |
Summer Jazz at Casa de Teatro
Summer is special as Casa de Teatro welcomes leading jazz performers for its Annual Summer Jazz Festival, with Thursday performances. Performers are coming from Cuba, Argentina, the US, France, Spain and the best of the DR for the 10th year of the festival. This year the festival is dedicated to Guillo Carias, recognized as a living legend of jazz in the Dominican Republic. 2 July Patricia Pereyra (DR); 4 July Bryan Lynch (USA) at the Plaza Bartolme de las Casas; 9 July Ossia Saxophone (France); 16 July, Natalia Calderon Quartet (Spain); 23 July Guillo Carías and his group (DR); 30 July, Paula Shokron and his trio (Argentina). Tickets are for sale for RD$350 for hall performance, and RD$200 for the Cafe Teatro.
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Jul, 3-4/09
8:30pm |
Ballet Gala
The National Theater will be presenting the World Gala of Dance on 3 and 4 July. This is a benefit for the Fundacion Nido para Angeles that works with children with brain paralysis. First ballerinas Michelle Jimenez and Jan Zerer of the Dutch Ballet will perform. Also, performing are dancers from the Munich Ballet and Brazilian dancer, Vitor Luiz, from Brazil. Vitor Luiz, who has danced with the Birmingham Royal Ballet before returning to Brazil will be joining the San Francisco Ballet as a principal dancer for the 2010 season. Also performing is Lorena Feijoo, a former prima ballerina of the National Ballet of Cuba, now performing with the San Francisco Ballet. Tickets: RD$1,200 and RD$800.
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| Jul, 3-5/09 |
Las Americas Paso Fino Classic
Horse lovers are invited to the First Paso Fino Horse Classic of the Americas. The event will be held 3-5 July at the Gran Arena del Cibao in Santiago de los Caballero. The DR will be represented by Carnaval de Retorno, property of Arnulfo Gutierrez. The Confepaso ruling will be used for the event. Tickets at the Arena del Cibao. Inaugural with a concert by Merengue star El Torito on Friday, 4 July.
http://www.clasicolasamericas.blogspot.com |
Jul, 3/09
9pm |
The Police & Sting
The Police & Sting Tribute Band will be playing on Friday, 3 July at Taboo Bamboo. Tickets RD$600 at the door of the restaurant/bar that is located on Roberto Pastoriza. Tickets for sale at MovieMax at Abraham Lincoln, off from Supermercado La Cadena.
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| Jul, 9-12/09 |
KPWT Kiteboard World Cup
The Kiteboard Pro World Tour (KPWT) has included a stop in Cabarete, Puerto Plata on its schedule for the Official World Championship Tour 2009. Some of the best kiteboarders int he world will be in Cabarete to vie for the EUR15,000 prize for Freestyle kiteboarding. Cabarete is famous worldwide for its windsurfing, kiteboarding and laser sailing and has excellent conditions for wind and water sports. July is one of the ery best months to practice the sport on these beaches. The World Cup will be part of the Cabarete Summer Fest set for that week. During that event, there will be competitions in skateboarding, art and photography and music presentations.
http://www.kiteboardpro.com/ |
Jul, 9-12/09
8:30pm |
The Graduate at Bellas Artes
An adaptation of the novel by Charles Webb, The Graduate, directed by Ivan Garcia will be presented at the Palace of Fine Arts (Bellas Artes) in July. Alexander Pimentel will be Benjamin Braddock, and Fedra Lopez will be Miss Robinson. Tickets for sale at the Bellas Artes box office.
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| Jul, 9-26/09 |
The Gronholm Method
The Gronholm Method, the drama of corporate intrigue by Jordi Galceran, directed by Mario Lebron is at the National Theater's Sala Ravelo. 2, 3, 4 and 5 July, 9, 10, 11, 12 July and 16, 17, 18, 19 July and 23, 24, 25, 26 July. Sundays at 6:30pm. Tickets: RD$400.
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Jul, 10-11/09
8:30pm |
Paloma San Basilio at the TN
Spanish singer Paloma San Basilio will be on stage at the National Theater promoting her new CD. Her Tour PSB (piano, saxophone, bass) will be in Santo Domingo on Friday, 10 July and Saturday, 11 July. Tickets on sale at the National Theater. Tickets: RD$2,500, RD$2,000, RD$1,500, RD$1,000. Tel 809 687-3191
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| Jul, 16-19/09 |
Dogs! A show for the family
The Incredible Show of Dogs will be presented 16, 17, 18 July at the Palacio de los Deportes. And then on 19 July, it will be in Santiago at the Gran Arena del Cibao. Different schedules. Tickets are for sale at La Sirena malls. Tel 809 567-2323
http://www.dogs.com.do |
Jul, 17-
Aug, 2/09
8:30pm |
Comedy at the National Theater
The Enrique Chao comedy, "Prohibido seducir a los casados," (A Ban on Seducing Married People) opens at the National Theater's main hall on 17 July. It is an Enrique Chao production, tarring Cuquin Victoria, Fausto Mata, Edili, Maria del Carmen Hernandez and Hony Estrella. Scenography is by Fidel Lopez, and design and illumination by Lillyanna Diaz. Tickets are for sale at the National Theater. Tickets: RD$1,200 and RD$1,000. 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31 July. The play continues in August, with showings on 1 and 2 August.
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Jul, 19/09
4pm |
Concert for Los Haitises
More than 20 musical performers are coming together for a concert in support of the preservation of Los Haitises, the singular karst region in northeastern DR, considered the main source of water for the south and eastern regions. The event is scheduled for Sunday, 19 July starting at 4pm at Plaza de Espana, in Santo Domingo's Colonial City. Several young composers are writing lyrics and music especially for the event. They join the grassroots movements campaigning to convince the Dominican Mining Consortium to relocate its cement plant to a less vulnerable location. Calor Urbano, Marel Alemany, Janio Lora, Pavel Nunez, Gnomico, Pablo Cavallo, Victor Victor, Son Abril, Grado Celcius, Cayhao, Sociedad Tabu, Juango Davalos, Diego Mena, Nelson Poket, Xiomara Fortuna, Marte o Venus, Tony Almont and DJ Visionario are among the participants who have signed up to join their voices to raise awareness about the threat posed by the construction of the cement plant to the district of Gonzalo, in the province of Monte Plata. The MCs for the program are Karina Larrauri, Mario Peguero, Mauvie Espinosa, Nashla Bogaert, Milton Cordero (Lechuga), Aura Rosa, Daniela Espinal, Bolivar Soto, Samir Saba, Hector Anibal, Maryanne Fernandez, Anina Rodriguez, Claudia Cruz, Angely Baez, Larimar Fiallo and Frank Ceara. Music for Los Haitises is part of a campaign strategy that also includes the sale of t-shirts, pins and car banners, all of which are for sale at Casa de Teatro, Meson de Bari, Encuentro Artesanal, Quintana Bar, Narbon, Cinema Cafe, Modafoca and Beer House. See http://musicaporloshaitises.blogspot.com/2009/07/como-puedes-ayudar.html
http://musicaporloshaitises.blogspot.com/2009/07/como-puedes-ayudar.html |
Jul, 22-
Sep, 2/09 |
Stand Up Comedy Contest
D'Comedia Talent and Event Agency will host a stand up comedy contest at the Platinium Disco Club beginning 22 July and lasting six weeks. Contestants can enter for free and general admission is RD$250 per person. Tickets can be purchased at Movimax stores or by calling UEPA Tickets at (809) 620-8372. During the six week event three contestants will be chosen from each round to advance until the finals. For more information contact Mauricio Fabián at (829) 908-6424 or via email Mauriciofab32@hotmail.com.
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| Jul, 22-26/09 |
Cabarete Classic
New this year in the Cabarete Classic, the leading windsurfing event, is an additional long distance event and the Butterfly Effect. The event will last from 22 July to 26 July 2009. The 2009 Cabarete Classic will take place on Cabarete Beach in front of Vela Resorts in the center of town. The Cabarete Classic is a four-day long event offering racing and freestyle categories for competitors of all ages and abilities. The new Butterfly Effect, which will be held on July 22, is a non-competitive event promoting women and ocean sports. And the one-day long distance event, beginning in Cabarete and ending in Puerto Plata, is designed for top racers from around the world.
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| Jul, 26-31/09 |
Merengue Festival
Set for the last week in July. This is the lively celebration of merengue music with free live performances by leading bands. Santo Domingo.
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Jul, 31-
Aug, 2/09
8:30pm |
The Curse of Bahoruco
Drama by Ivan Mieses, directed by Manuel Chapuseaux. Friday, July 31 through Sunday 2 August. Tickets: RD$500. At the Sala Ravelo of the National Theater.
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| Aug, 14/09 |
Marc Anthony in Santiago
Marc Anthony, the Latin pop star, is booked for 14 August at the Arena del Cibao in Santiago. The visit coincides with the launching of three CDs. This is a SD Concerts production.
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| Aug, 15-18/09 |
Latin Music Tours 2009
Latin Music Tours 2009 at the Barcelo Bavaro Convention Center. Mid August. Leading popular music bands. Check back for exact dates.
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Aug, 15/09
9pm |
Salsa at the Jaragua
Cheo Feliciano and Ismael Miranda, two of the leading salsa interpreters of all times, will be on stage at the Teatro La Fiesta of the Hotel Jaragua on 15 August. Tickets are for sale at the La Fiesta hall and at Buena Vista Clbu Bar & Lounge at Gustavo Mejia Ricart corner Winston Arnaud (Plaza Condesa). They will deliver salsa, but also boleros and son. This is a production of Buena Vista Entertainment and Corporacion EM. They will be accompanied by Maestro Rafael Labasta and Orchestra.
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| Aug, 15/09 |
Central American and Caribbean Car Racing Championship
The final race of the annual Central American and Caribbean Car Racing Championship will be held at the Mobil 1 Race Track in Santo Domingo. Races will be in the GT1 (3601 cc to 6500 cc), GT2 (2001 to 3600cc) and GT3 (1 to 2000c) categories. The DR will be represented by Jacinto Peynado, Luis Mendez, Luis Tomas Mendez, Manen Mendez, Tony Canahuate, Mandy Gonzalez and R J Lopez. The event will have stops in August in Guatemala, El Salvador and Costa Rica before the final race in Santo Domingo. Hugo Beras, general manager of the Mobil 1 Autodrome made the announcement.
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Aug, 16-
Nov, 15/09 |
National Visual Arts Bienal
This year the 25th Biennial of the Arts will be dedicated to painter Ramon Oviedo on the occasion of his 85th birthday. The Biennial opens at the Museum of Modern Art at the Plaza de la Cultura on 16 August. It brings together a collective exhibition of some of the best in painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, video, multimedia, ceramics, visual plastic arts, performances and installations. Winners will be awarded an overall prize of RD$500,000 and RD$250,000 first prize per category. The event is open to all Dominican artists and foreign artists who have resided in the country for at least five years. The event is being organized by the Ministry of Culture. The Museum of Modern Art is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9 to 5 pm. Tel. 809 685-2153 .
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Aug, 28-29/09
8:30pm |
Night of Hits with Clayderman and Di Blasio
Piano concert with Richard Clayderman and Raul Di Blasio. August 28 and 29. Main Hall Teatro Nacional.
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Sep, 1/09-
Oct, 1/08 |
National Theater Drama Season
Theater fall drama season starts in September at the Sala Ravelo of the National Theater, Santo Domingo. Check back for exact dates of the performances.
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| Sep, 16-20/09 |
Symphony Orchestra Fall Season
Symphony Orchestra Fall Season. Concerts on 16, 20 September at the Palacio de Bellas Artes. Av. Maximo Gomez corner Av. Independencia.
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Sep, 19/09
9am-12m |
Beach clean up day
Ocean Conservancy International Coastal Cleanup will take place in the DR on Saturday, 19 September from 9am to 12pm. This volunteer organization is coordinating an event when thousands of volunteers will visit beaches, riers and coastline to collect garbage and solid wastes. The event is coordinated in the DR by Fundacion Vida Azul. For more information, call 809 566-7780 or visit www.oceanconservancy.org and www.vidaazul.org
http://www.oceanconservancy.org |
| Sep, 24/09 |
Mercedes Day
Celebrations on occasion of this holiday commemorating the patron saint of the Dominican Republic, Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes.
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| Oct, 1/09 |
Dominicana Moda
Dominicana Moda. A week of fashion shows at the Hotel Embajador, Santo Domingo. Check back for exact dates. Closing with fashions by Carolina Herrera.
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Oct, 7-21/09
8:30pm |
Symphony Orchestra Fall Season.
Symphony Orchestra Fall Season. Days 7 and 21. Concerts at the Palacio de las Bellas Artes.
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| Oct, 15/09 |
National Symphony Concert on Quality of Life.
National Symphony Concert on Quality of Life. 15 October. Santiago Cathedral.
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| Oct, 20-28/09 |
Puerto Plata Merengue Festival.
Puerto Plata Merengue Festival. Third week in October. La Puntilla, Puerto Plata. Check back for exact dates.
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| Oct, 21/09 |
Professional Winter Baseball Championship
Professional Winter Baseball Championship opens during the last week of October at stadiums in Santo Domingo, Santiago, San Francisco de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris and La Romana. Check back for exact dates.
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Nov, 1/09
8:30pm |
Operalia Concert
Operalia Concert with the National Symphony Orchestra. Day 1. Palacio de Bellas Artes.
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Nov, 1/09
8:30pm |
Diego El Cigala at the Theater
Spain's Grammy winner Diego El Cigala is booked for a yet to be announced date in November at the National Theater. He will be performing music from his most recent CD, "Dos Lagrimas." He is a leading flamenco, Latin jazz performer, who has combined Spanish traditional music with bolero, Caribbean jazz and African music. Also to go on stage with El Cigala are Cuban pianist Guillermo Rubalcaba, drummers Tata Guines and Changuito, trumpet player Manuel Machado and Yelsy Heredia.
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| Nov, 2-6/09 |
Genealogy and Heraldics conference
XV Reunion Americana de Genealogia - Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias Genealogicas y Heraldicas is scheduled to take place in Santo Domingo from 2-6 November 2009. Luis Jose Prieto Nouel, president of the Dominican Genealogy and Heraldic Academy announced the event will take place in a resort in Juan Dolio. Academics and genealogy specialists will come from all over Latin America, the United States and Europe, primarily Spain.
http:///www.acadomgenher.org |
Nov, 4-18/09
8:30pm |
Symphony Orchestra Fall Season
Symphony Orchestra Fall Season. Concerts on 4 and 18 November. Palacio de Bellas Artes. Av. Maximo Gomez.
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| Nov, 6-8/09 |
Dominican Republic Jazz Festival
Enjoy great jazz under the stars. Dominican Republic Jazz Festival. Cabarete, Puerto Plata.
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| Nov, 7/09 |
Kenny G Concert
Altos de Chavon, in La Romana, is the venue for the Saturday, 7 November concert by Kenny G, the well known Grammy-winning American saxophonist.
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| Nov, 9/09 |
Constitution Day
Constitution Day. To be celebrated on Monday, 9 November, a national holiday.
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| Nov, 18-22/09 |
III Global Dominican Movie Festival 2009
III Global Dominican Movie Festival 2009. Days 18 to 22 November. Movie theaters nationwide.
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| Dec, 1/09 |
Latin American Art Collection
Opening of the exhibition of the Latin American Art Collection of Patricia Phelps de Cisneros. Centro Leon. Santiago. December. Date to be announced.
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| Dec, 10/09 |
Christmas Carols at the Theater
The National Theater presents a performance of the National Choir with Christmas carols at the steps of the theater. 10 December 2009.
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| Dec, 10/09 |
National Heritage Day
Free admissions to museums on occasion of National Heritage Day.
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| Dec, 15-23/09 |
The Christmas Story
Last two weeks of December, live presentation of the story of Christmas. Parking lot of the Popular bank Tower, Av. John F. Kennedy. Check back for exact dates.
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Dec, 25/09
7pm |
Christmas Concert.
Santo Domingo Cathedral. Colonial City. Concert begins at 8pm, but to get seats, 7pm is the latest.
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| Apr, 16-19/10 |
2010 Rolex Farr-40 World Championship
The Rolex Farr 40 Pre-Worlds and World Championship is scheduled to take place in the Marina Casa de Campo in 2010. The Rolex Farr 40 event is the pinnacle of the sailing world and will be coming to Casa de Campo in April 2010. Teams from all over the world will participate.
http://www.farr40worlds.com/content/view/6/34/ |
| May, 2/10 |
Eros Ramazzoti at Chavon
Italian singer Eros Ramazotti is booked for the Labor Day weekend performance at Altos de Chavon. He will make a stop at the La Romana 5,000-person amphitheater as part of his world tour promoting his "Alas y Raices" CD.
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