Oct, 16-
Dec, 29/09 |
Winter Professional Baseball
The Dominican Professional Baseball League winter ball championship begins Friday, 16 October with games in Santo Domingo, Santiago and La Romana.
http://www.lidom.com/calendario.htm |
Nov, 1-29/09
6pm |
Little Red Riding Hood
The National Theater's Sala de la Cultura presents "Little Red Riding Hood" Sundays in November. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 November. 6pm. Tickets: RD$200.
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Nov, 2-30/09
8pm |
Guillo Carias Jazz at Marakesh
Guillo Carias and 4+1 Jazz offer Latin Jazz, Bossa and Caribbean fusion music on Mondays at the Bar Marakesh of the Hotel Santo Domingo. Guillo Carias (piano, flugelhorn), Wellington Valenzuela (drums, percussion), Carlos Fernandez (guitars), Cuquito More (electric bass). Special guest performers. Av. Independencia corner Av. Abraham Lincoln. 8-11 pm. Mon, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November. Tel 809 221-1511.
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Nov, 2-30/09
8:30pm |
Jazz Monday in Santiago
The Bar Moises Zouain of the Gran Teatro del Cibao in Santiago hosts its Monday Jazz, an event created by percussion maestro Felle Vega and continued by Cukin Curiel and Fatima Franco. A fixed band entertains, but surprise and extraordinary musicians make an appearance to share with Santiago's good music lovers. Mon, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November. 8:30pm. General admission RD$100.
http://lunesdejazz.com |
Nov, 3-24/09
9pm |
Jazz at AKA
Asian food restaurant, Aka presents Jazz nights. Tuesday at 9pm. Some of the best Dominican musicians. Ernesto Nunez (trumpet), Federico Mendez (guitar), Remy Taveras (percussion), Pengbian Sang (bass). 3, 10, 17, 24 November. Max Henriquez Urena corner Lope de Vega. Tel 809 338-1166
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Nov, 3-24/09
8pm |
Guillo Carias Jazz at Boccato
On Tuesdays, Guillo Carias and 4+1 Jazz are at the Restaurante Boccato of Max Henriquez Urena 47, Naco. 8-11pm. Guillo Carias (piano, flugelhorn), Wellington Valenzuela (drums, percussion), Carlos Fernandez (guitars), Cuquito More (electric bass). Special guest performers. Tues, 3, 10, 17, 24 November. Free admission.
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Nov, 4-25/09
7:30pm |
Brazilian films festival
The Brazil Cultural Center at Calle Hermanos Deligne 52, Gazcue, Tel 809 682-128 presents Brazilian films with sub-titles in Spanish. Wednesdays at 7:30pm. Free admission. In November, the films are: 4 Nov - Zuzu Angel (2006)- drama. 11 Nov - Anahy de las Misiones (1997) - Thriller. 18 Nov - Bossa Nova (2000) - Romantic Comedy. 25 Nov: Vinicius (2005) a documentary.
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Nov, 4-25/09
9pm |
Cuban nights at Cane
Wednesdays is time for Cuban music live at Cane Restaurant. Ave. Abraham Lincoln #1059. Wednesday, 4, 11, 18, 25 November. Free admission. Tel 809 368-2200
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Nov, 5-26/09
9pm |
Jazz at Wok
Jazz nights on Thursday with leading Dominican musicians, Ernesto Nunez (trumpet), Federico Mendez (guitar), Remy Taveras (percussion), Pengbian Sang (bass) at Wok Chinese Bistro at 9pm on Thursdays, 5, 12, 19, 26 November. Av. Romulo Betancourt 435, Tel 809 621-4666.
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Nov, 6-27/09
9pm |
Jazz on Friday at Emilio's Gourmet
Saxophonist Rubiel Cabrera and pianist Gustavo Rodriguez play on Fridays at Emilio's Gourmet at 9pm. 6, 13, 20, 27 November. Av. Roberto Pastoriza 52, Naco.
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Nov, 6-28/09
8:30pm |
Comedy at Teatro Las Mascaras
Teatro Las Mascaras, at Calle Arzobispo Portes 56, almost corner Merino, in the Colonial City, Tel 809 687-9788 presents on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 and Sundays at 6:30pm in November: "Honest Lady Seeks Lover." Starring Lidia Ariza, David Mueses, Jorge Santiago, Pamela de Leon, Felix Melian, Gleny Vargas and Daniel Sosa. Friday and Saturday, 8:30pm. Sunday at 6:30pm. Directed by Germana Quintana. General admission: RD$400.
www.teatrolasmascaras.net.do |
Nov, 7-28/09
8pm |
Reliving 16th Century splendor at the Alcazar
Colonial costumes exhibitionThe Alcazar Museum of the Colonial City presents every Saturday evening at the Plaza de Espana, Noches Vivas del Alcazar, reliving the times of the splendor of the Alcazar Palace. Actors in 16th century attire, bring back the days of the court of Don Diego Colon and Maria de Toledo. The costumes have been designed by leading Dominican designers, including Leonel Lirio, Hipolito Pena, Robert Flores, Giannina Azar, Magaly Tiburcio, Jorge Diep, Luis Rivas, Berkola, Carla Carbonell, Luis Dominguez and Carlos de Moya. The costumed figures tell the history of the important historic monument, and its first inhabitants. A troupe of actors perform the story live, showing off the new costumes. Evenings of 7, 14, 21, 28 November. Free.
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| Nov, 11-30/09 |
Behind the Lenses
Photographer Nelson Ricart-Guerrero exhibits. Calle Arzobispo Merino corner Arz Portes, Colonial City. Tel 809 686-8212.
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Nov, 13-27/09
8:30pm |
A play for all the family
The play, "El Bato Tonto" is being staged at the Sala de la Cultura of the National Theater in November. The dates are 13, 20, 27 November at 8:30pm, and shows for students at 9:30 and 10:30am. A presentation by Teatro Cucara-Macara. Directed by Basilio Nova. Tickets: RD$100.
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Nov, 15/09
7-11pm |
Tour City Art Galleries
A tour of 20 art galleries affiliated to the Association of Art Galleries will take place Thursday, 15 November from 7 to 11:30pm. Buses will run through leading city art galleries at intervals of 20 minutes. The full run costs RD$200. Several bars and restaurants are participating in the program, offering specials to the visitors of the art galleries. For more information, call 809 565-3614.
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| Nov, 17-30/09 |
Spanish Food Festival
The Melia Santo Domingo is organizing the first Spanish Food Festival from 17 to 30 November at its Da Vinci REstaurant both for lunch and dinner. Chef Adriano Cortes, specialist in rice dishes from the Restaurante L'Albufera in Sevilla, Spain will be here for the two weeks of the festival. Jorge Fernandez, another leading Spanish chef, will be in town to delight Dominican food lovers.
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| Nov, 17-27/09 |
Barahona/Pedernales photo exhibition
Casa de Teatro exhibits photographs on Barahona and Pedernales shot by amateurs and professionals and that may find their way into the CCN new coffee table book on the southwestern provinces. The exhibit opened 17 November and continues through Friday, 27 November.
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| Nov, 18-25/09 |
Global Foundation Film Festival
III Dominican Republic Global Film Festival 2009 is about global issues and personal stories. 18 - 22 November 2009. Organized by the Dominican Republic Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (Funglode).
http://www.drglobalfilmfestival.org/drgff2009/programa.asp |
Nov, 18-
Dec, 12/09 |
Arawak's homage to dance
Arawak Art Gallery is presenting an exhibition on dance, with 14 acrylic and pastel works of art on the theme by Maestro Ramon Oviedo. "Dance Divertimento" will be open through 12 December. The exhibition comes on the tail of the recent National Biennial of the Visual Arts that honored the 85th anniversary of Oviedo's birth, with a retrospective at the Palace of Fine Arts. Arawak Art Gallery is located at Rafael Augusto Sanchez No. 53, Piantini, Tel. 809 565-3614.
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Nov, 20-29/09
8:30pm |
Palabras Encadenadas at the Theater
The drama, "Palabras Encadenadas" is booked for the Sala Ravelo of the National Theater. Fri, 20 and 27 Nov, Sat 21 & 28 at 8:30pm. And on Sun, 22 and 29 November at 6:30pm. Written by Jordi Galceran, directed by Enrique Chao. A Jose Rodriguez Diaz production. RD$400.
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Nov, 21-23/09
7:30pm |
Three charity performances of the thriller
The North Coast Players Theater Company will produce "The thriller -WAIT UNTIL DARK" -a story of one woman's attempts to keep three criminals away from a stash of heroin. Performances are 21, 22, 23 November at 7:30pm at the Marina Reef Amphitheater in Sosua. Advance Purchase Tickets are 350 pesos each and can be bought at the following places: Cabarete: Maynards Dress shop - Nomie Day Spa - Carib Wind Center, Sosua: Jolly Roger - Ruby Bar - West Indies Real Estate - Cubano Coffee House. Or by calling 809.571.2820.
http://northcoastplayers.com |
Nov, 23-30/09
10pm |
Lenny Abreu at Casa de Teatro
Lenny Abreu takes the stage on Monday, 23 November and Monday, 30 November at Casa de Teatro. Cafe Teatro. Arz. Merino, Colonial City.
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Nov, 23-
Dec, 1/09 |
Colombian food festival
The Intercontinental V Centenario and the new Holiday Inn Santo Domingo are dedicating the last week of November to Colombian culture and gastronomy. Gastronomy, Macondo and Caribbean Music will run Monday, 23 November through Tuesday, 1 December, featuring a gastronomy festival, performances by Son Bolero of Medellin and Swing Latino music groups, and a photo exhibition by Leo Matiz. Hotel Intercontinental Medellin chef Javier Castelar is coming to Santo Domingo for the event for the second consecutive year, and promises an authentic Colombian gastronomical experience for all.
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Nov, 25/09
8pm |
Sergio Vargas at the Jaragua
Merengue star Sergio Vargas is booked for the Salon La Fiesta of the Hotel Jaragua this coming Wednesday, 25 November at 8pm.
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| Nov, 25/09 |
Jazz at Casa de Teatro
Dewar’s 12 Jazz Jam Sessions this Wednesday, 25 November starring Dario Estrella Quintet and his Merengue Jazz. Café Teatro. 9pm. RD$300.00. Casa de Teatro. Arz. Merino, Colonial City.
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Nov, 25/09
8pm |
Comedy at Casa de Teatro
One of the most popular comedies by Argentinian playwright Hugo Marcos will be staged at Casa de Teatro in Santo Domingo this week. Starting on Wednesday, 25 November, the comedy that hails from successful presentations at the Navarrete Culture House First Festival in the US and the IX Candilejas Theater Festival in New York will open for Dominican audiences. It is being performed by the Las Tablas theater group of New York and is directed by Yolanny Rodriguez and Zulaika Velazquez. After Santo Domingo, it will move on to Santiago. Tickets: RD$500 inside the theater, RD$300 in the Cafe Teatro.
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Nov, 26/09
10pm |
Xiomara Fortuna at Casa de Teatro
Folklore and Latin music singer Xiomara Fortuna is at Casa de Teatro this coming Thursday, 26 November at 10pm. Cafe Teatro.
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Nov, 26/09
9pm |
De Isla a Isla
Contemporary Latin music star Pavel Nunez joins Kany Garcia in an evening of good music. Thursday, 26 November at the Salon La Fiesta of the Hotel Jaragua. 9pm. Tickets at the Jaragua.
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Nov, 26-28/09
8:30pm |
Raphael de Espana
Raphael de Espana, the legendary Spanish singer, has included Santo Domingo and Santiago on his 50 years in song anniversary tour. He will perform at the Centro Espanol in Santiago on 26 November and then on the 28 November at the Palacio de los Deportes in Santo Domingo. Sell out crowds are expected. Raphael recently released his 50 years anniversary CD, where he sings popular songs in duo with other legends of Hispanic music.
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Nov, 26-
Dec, 20/09 |
Friedel Meier exhibition
At the Dominican-German Center, at Calle Isabel la Catolica 212, Colonial City, Tel 809 221-8475,Friedel Meier exhibits. From 26 November through 20 December.
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Nov, 26/09
3-7pm |
Discussing Merengue
A discussion on grass roots merengue will be held at the Sala de la Cultura of the National Theater on Thursday, 26 November from 3 to 7pm. Presented by the National Department of Folklore.
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Nov, 27-28/09
8:30pm |
Alberto Cortez at the National Theater
Popular Argentinean singer Alberto Cortez is booked for the National Theater for the evenings of Fri, 27 November and Sat, 28 November. Edili will also perform. Tickets: RD$2,000 and RD$1,500 for sale at the Theater box office.
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| Nov, 27-28/09 |
Jose Antonio Rodriguez concert
Songwriter and singer Jose Antonio Rodriguez will be at the Palacio de Bellas Artes this coming 27 and 28 November to share with his fans his new production, "Me Quiere, No Me Quiere" (She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not). On Friday, 11 December, it will be staged at the Gran Teatro del Cibao in Santiago. With him a band of greats -- Jeremias King, David Holguin, Pamel Mancebo, Rafael Mirabal, Miki Creales, Edgard Molina, Ezequiel Francisco, Laura Rivera, and Guy Frometa. Also, guest appearances of Victor Victor, Manuel Tejada, Pavel Nunez, Papolo Sonoro, Patricia Pereyra, Grupo tes-a-t, Eliacim Martinez, Jan Alberto (Babeto), Lourdes Ramirez, Micro's Way, DerGott and Gnomico. Tickets RD$1,000 that includes the artist's new CD.
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| Nov, 27-29/09 |
Arts & Crafts Show
The Second Alternative Arts & Crafts Show is booked for Plaza Fray Bartolome de las Casas in the Colonial City. This is a benefit for the Fundacion Hogar de Ninas Madelaes. Tel 829-276-5977
http://www.madelaes.blogspot.com/ |
| Nov, 27-29/09 |
Artisans Fair
The Alternative Handcraft Fair is set for the Plazoleta Fray Bartolome de las Casas in the Colonial City, at Padre Billini and Arzobispo Merino, across from La Bricciola Restaurant. Proceeds of sales will benefit the Fundacion Hogar de Ninas Madelaes, a girls orphanage. Dominican artists will present unique pieces of handcraft by Kilia Llano, Norberto Aquino, Enrique Royo, Bernardita Garcia and Daysi David. There will be original creations by Vianna Pacheco, Manuel Ochoa, Popi Victorino, Pedro Javier Mendoza and Boutique Artesanal Duendes del Caribe. The fair is open from 10am to 9pm and will be held from 27 to 29 November.
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Nov, 28/09
7pm |
Pantomime show at the Dominico
The Dominico presents "The Holocaust", a pantomime show. Saturday, 28 November at 7pm. Auditorium of the Instituto Cultural Dominico-Americano. Av. Abraham Lincoln corner Correa y Cidron.
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Dec, 1/09
8pm |
Rita Indiana at Hard Rock
Rock singer Rita Indiana y los Misterios is booked for the Hard Rock Cafe stage. Tuesday, 1 December at 8pm. Tickets RD$500 when prepaid before 25 November. Call 809 227-4074.
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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, 1/09 |
Juan Gabriel in Santo Domingo
Mexican singer, actor and composer Juan Gabriel will be performing in December at the Teatro La Fiesta of the Hotel Jaragua. Date to be announced. This is a VIP Music Enterprise production. He is known for his rancheras and ballads -- "Se me olvidó otra vez", "Querida", "Yo no nacà para amar", "No vale la pena", "Háblame de ti", "Abrázame muy fuerte", "Te sigo amando", "No volveré" y "Noa Noa".

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| Dec, 3-5/09 |
Montecristi Fishing Tournament
The Montecristi Yacht Club announces the celebration of its 25th Sailfish Fishing Touranment. The tournament will take place 3, 4, 5 December, with fishing days on Friday 4 and Saturday 5. This year, points will equally be given to blue marlin, white marlin and spearfish catches. For more information, contact Comodore Elias Ignacio Cruz at the Club Nautico Montecristi, Tel 809 579-2530 and email nautico-mc@hotmail.com
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| Dec, 6/09 |
St Nicholas children's party
At the Dominican-German Center, at Calle Isabel la Catolica 212, Colonial City, Tel 809 221-8475, is hosting a children's St. Nick party on Sunday, 6 December.
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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, 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, 11/09
7pm |
Christmas carols in Punta Cana
As part of commemorations of the 40th anniversary of the Puntacana Group, founders of the Punta Cana tourism area, the National Symphony Orchestra and the National Choir will perform a gala concert at the Basilica Nuestra Senora de la Altagracia in the city of Higuey. Maestro Jose Antonio Molina will conduct the orchestra, and Jose Enrique Espin the choir. The event will take place on 11 December at 7pm. The Group contributes to the culture and art in the province of La Altagracia through its Foundation. During the performance, Maestro Molina will release new compositions and will feature Christmas classics from all over the world, as well as Latin American and Dominican music.Maestro Molina is the most outstanding Dominican orchestra director of all times. He has served as the director and arranger for the Pavarotti & Friends concerts since 1996 and has directed the National Symphony Orchestra since March this year.
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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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Dec, 30-
Jan, 30/09
8pm |
Paulina Rubio coming to Chavon
Mexican pop singer Paulina Rubio is booked for an Altos de Chavon performance in La Romana. She is including the DR in her world tour, "Paulina Gran City Pop Tour." The performance is set for Wednesday, 30 December, marking the start of the New Year's long weekend, including Thursday, 31 December, Friday, 1 January, Saturday, 2 January and Sunday, 3 January.
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Feb, 13/10
9pm |
Aventura at the Olympic Stadium
Aventura at the Olympic StadiumAventura, the popular bachata group, will be back in the DR for a performance on 13 February at the Olympic Stadium. The group that brought us "Por un segundo" has filled the National Theater, Altos de Chavon, Quisqueya Ball Park and now wants to fill the 50,000+ stadium. Romeo, Max, Lenny y Henry will perform for Dominican audiences in this Saymon Diaz production. The most recent CD of the group, The Last deputed in the Top 200 de la revista Billboard and is expected soon to have sold more than 100,000 copies in Puerto Rico and the US.
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| Feb, 19-24/10 |
Kiteboarding 4 Kids
Kiteboarding 4 Kids is a charity kiteboarding competition held in Cabarete that includes race and freestyle events to support local charities.
http://www.caribwind.com |
| Feb, 23-28/10 |
Master of the Ocean 2010
The event that brings surf, windsurf and kitesurf together for the Master of the Ocean Triathlon. Each year national and international giants of sport compete for the crown of "Master of the Ocean." The winner is the athlete with the best performance in the three categories. "Master of the Ocean" deals with a true "triathlon on the waves," where participants are totally committed to pulling off tricks and acrobatic jumps ("airs") on their boards- while the whole audience, in addition to delighting in the highest level of sport, enjoys Cabarete, its great gourmet fare, and its nightlife.
http://www.masteroftheocean.com |
| Mar, 15-21/10 |
Bellydancing at Casa de Campo
The Festival Isis, a week of performances by expert belly dancers, daily shows and workshops is booked for Casa de Campo. The event brings some of the leading performers of the oriental art to Plaza Chavon to end with a concert at the amphitheater. The event is set for 15-21 March. The hotel has put together a special package for participants. See
http://www.festivalisis.com |
| Mar, 19-20/10 |
Santo Domingo Yacht Club 37th El Dorado Fishing Tournament
The 37th El Dorado Fishing Tournament is on for 19-20 March in the waters of Boca Chica.
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| Apr, 16-17/10 |
39th Interclub Fishing Tournament
The Santo Domingo Yacht Club celebrates the 39th Interclub Fishing tournament. Boats leave from the Santo Domingo Yacht Club in Andres, Boca Chica.
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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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| May, 17-22/10 |
45th White Marlin International Tournament
The Santo Domingo Yacht Club presents the 4th White Marlin Fishing Tournament at its Cabeza de Toro installations. Tournament directors are Evelio Mederos, Wally Heinsen and Armando D'Alessandro. Inauguration, Monday 17 May, fishing Tuesday, 18 and Wednesday 19, Friday, 21 and Saturday 22. Awards ceremony, 22 May.
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Jul, 21/10-
Jul, 24/09 |
20th International Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament
The Santo Domingo Yacht Club is organizing the 20th International Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament for 21-24 July. Fishing days are 22-24. Awards on SAturday, 24 July. Boats leave from the Cabeza de Toro (Punta Cana) facilities of the Club Nautico de Santo Domingo.
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| Oct, 25-29/10 |
17th F-CCA Cruise Conference
The 17th Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (F-CCA) Conference & Trade Show will take place in Santo Domingo 25-29 October. This is the leading event for the cruise industry in Florida and the Caribbean. More than 1,000 cruise industry partners will come together with 100 Cruise Executives from the FCCA Member Lines to share ideas and discuss industry trends.
http://www.f-cca.com |
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