Gallery Nights May 2010 edition

On Friday, May 28th, 2010, from 7 PM, a new edition of Gallery Nights, the original circuit for art lovers around more than 60 art galleries, antique shops, museums and cultural centers, will take place in the neighborhoods of Retiro and Barrio Norte in Buenos Aires. Gallery Nights is organized by the art magazine Arte al Día, AdnCultura (La Nacion newspaper), and the Ministry of Culture of the City of Buenos Aires, the last Friday of every month. Gallery Nights celebrates it's 10th anniversary this year.

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.

During 2010 a series of conferences will be presented for the public to attend and talk with the most outstanding specialists in the art world. This month the meeting will be with artist Emiliano Miliyo. It will take place at 7 pm at the British Arts Centre Auditorium, Suipacha 1333.

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.

Chinese and Japanese communities in Buenos Aires also celebrate the Bicentennial of Argentina

The Chinese and the Japanese communities in Buenos Aires have both organized their celebrations to honor Argentina, their adopted homeland, for the Bicentenary of its First National Government. Both celebrations will take place on Sunday May 16, 2010.

Starting at 11:00 am at the Barrio Chino in Belgrano (Arribeños and Olazabal), organized by the Buenos Aires Chinatown Association, Argentina Buddhist Association I.B.P.S, and the For Guang Shan Buddhist Monastery Argentina, the ceremony will reflect the love of all members of the Chinese community for Argentina.

A fundamental part of the event will be the ceremony of the Vesak, also known as the Bath of the Buddha. This important ceremony commemorating the birth of Sakyamuri Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama) 2554 years ago will include an invocation for the future of Argentina and its people.

The idea is to use bath water to clean our own Buddha within, that is, to purify the body and mind by the washing of Buddha. It is also a reminder that we must always keep a pure mind.

The celebrations in the streets of Chinatown in Belgrano will also include the classic act of the dragon and a great show with the best of oriental cuisine and handicrafts both Argentine and Chinese.

The Artistic Japanese Grand Parade "Buenos Aires celebra Japon" will take place on the same day on Avenida de Mayo, between Bolivar and Tacuari, from 2 pm to 4 pm.

Groups of Taiko (Japanese drums) from various provinces, groups of Japanese and Okinawan dance, and Karate schools will participate in a colorful parade.

The event is organized by the Government of the City of Buenos Aires, the Embassy of Japan in Argentina, the Nikkei Federation in Argentina (FANA), Kyoren and Okiren.

Soccer: farewell match Argentina vs Canada

On May 24, 2010, at River Plate Stadium, the National Soccer Team of Argentina will face Canada, in the last friendly match and farewell to the Argentine public before the South Africa World Cup.

The event coincides with the festivities for the Bicentennial of Argentina, so the organization is preparing a "Superbowl-style show, unprecedented in Argentina", with the participation of international artists like Shakira, Ricky Martin, Charly Garcia, Fito Paez, Vicentico, Diego Torres, and Katherine Jenkins singing the National Anthem of Canada.

There will also be special guests, and a high quality light show, accompanied by fireworks. Several of the most outstanding Argentine sports personalities will be present at the event. It will be a great opportunity to see in action stars like Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuaín, Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano, among many other football stars.

Don't miss this unforgettable event with soccer, entertainment and all the color from the stands. Contact me to get your tickets, with transportation and guide included. Last places available. Ask for last minute offer!

Feria PuroDiseño 2010

Feria PuroDiseño is a space where design is the main protagonist. The goal of Feria PuroDiseño is to accompany and to promote this sector of the Argentine industry, as well as each and every one of its designers, as a platform for the promotion of local and international design and the stimulation to regional creativity.

This new edition of Feria PuroDiseño, from May 20th to 25th , 2010, at the Pabellón Amarillo in La Rural, will exhibit the avant-garde works of over 250 designers in the fields of clothing, accessories, contemporary jewelry, equipment, objects, digital design, graphic design, contemporary craftsmanship, textile development, and lighting.

The Fair features different thematic spaces:

• PuroVerde: this is the platform for eco-sustainable designers, which objective is to promote the social and ecological conscience on design through the use of recycled, natural or organic raw materials.
• Paseo de laa Artes: an art exhibition area with works from the most talented artists.
• Pura Vida: a sustainable house designed and decorated with eco and socially responsible elements.
• PuroInédito: the space for designers to launch and develop new, limited edition products. All the objects exhibited must be new and exclusive, specially developed and designed for the Fair.
• La Seleccion: selection of new designers.

Dates: May 20 - 25, 2010
Location: La Rural, Pabellon Amarillo. Av.Sarmiento 2704
Feria PuroDiseño website