The 2 best friends gave their all in Rio this past weekend. Lots of custom changes and great songs one after the other. Some guidelines to consider before going: 1. Expect traffic. Give yourself at least 3 hours before showtime. 2. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. 3. Bring plenty of water, sandwiches, raincoat, sweater, headache…
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Map of Rock in Rio 2011
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LINEUP OF ARTISTS The marvelous city of Rio is all set to rock this weekend, starting September 23 until October 2. GET TO KNOW THE ROCK CITY 2011 ON A VIRTUAL TOUR The festival will occupy an area of 150,000 m2, in Barra da Tijuca, with a natural pond in…
Brazilian Day in New York City 2011
Get ready New York City! Brazilian Day festival is celebrating its 27th anniversary, starting with Lavagem da Rua 46 on Saturday September 3, and Brazilian Day on Sunday, September 4, on 46th Street & 6th Avenue, also known as Little Brazil. The event covers over 25 blocks surrounding Little Brazil. The festival, which started in 1984,…
The Today Show in Rio
Natalie Morales returns to Brazil to interview the cast of The Fast and Furious Five with Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jordana Brewster, Paul Walker and Ludacris ‘Fast Five’ opens nationwide on April 29.
Rio 2016 Official Logo
Great photos from Riotur of New Year 2011 in Rio de Janeiro: FLICKR
Marcelo Santos Braga
MARCELO SANTOS BRAGA – DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHER Tel. 8801-5087 E-MAIL FACEBOOK What inspired you to become an artist? Many things. At a young age I already knew I would become an artist. I believe that everything I saw and lived until today was essential for me to believe that through art I could talk to people….
Rio’s Floating Christmas Tree Lighting
The Bradesco Seguros Christmas Tree which stands 279 ft. tall, is the largest floating Christmas tree in the world according to the Guinness Book of Records. Back for its 15th straight year, it was illuminated yesterday preparing for Rio’s celebration of Christmas. The Christmas tree is set afloat during the holiday season in the middle…
Artist Keith Haring Exhibit in Rio
The Keith Haring Collection will be exhibited at the: Caixa Cultural Rio de Janeiro – Gal. 3 Avenida Almirante Barroso, 25 Centro Tel. 2544-4080 Admission: Free Dates: September 28 – November 28, 2010 Note: There will be 94 artworks by Haring. Schedules may change so please call the museum ahead of time. Websites: KEITH HARING…
Festival do Rio 2010
UPDATED: SEPTEMBER 20, 2010 Festival do Rio – 12th Annual Rio International Film Festival September 23 – October 7 2010 The 12th Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival (Festival do Rio) will take place from September 23 – October 7, 2010. Festival do Rio, which first took place in 1999 as a result of the…
International Children’s Film Festival
Around 1,700 people attended the Cinemark Downtown for the opening party of the 8th International Children’s Film Festival in Rio de Janeiro, on Saturday, August 28. The 12 rooms of the cinema complex was filled with shows, music, clowns, balls, balloons and lots of partying! The International Children’s Film Festival 2010 will bring more than…
The Black Eyed Peas in Brazil
Six-time Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum artists The Black Eyed Peas have just announced their Brazilian tour “The E.N.D. World Tour 2010.” “The E.N.D. World Tour 2010″ is the first time that will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo and Fergie are united again for the Latin American tour since their 2006 Monkey Business world tour. The E.N.D. won for Best…
Santa Teresa’s Art Festival
UPDATED: JANUARY 18, 2011 On September 4-5 and 11-12, 2010 Santa Teresa will be bustling with visitors hosting it’s 19th “Arte de Portas Abertas (Arts With Open Doors) from 10:00am – 6:00pm (some exhibits may end past 6pm). Santa Teresa is a district with a personality of its own. You will find this cozy neighborhood…
Brazilian Day Festival 2010 in NYC
Attend the biggest celebration of Brasil outside Brasil! On September 5, 2010 the Brazilian Day Event will take place in New York City’s ‘Little Brazil’. It’s the 26th Anniversary of Brazilian Day along with Lavagem da Rua, in New York City. This is going to be another phenominal event. Starting on Saturday, September 5 Lavagem…
Havaiana Philippines Contest Winners
Great fun, great company, great cities! These group of friends were the lucky winners of Havaiana Philippines contest. Their prize was a trip to Brazil! In their blog and photos, you can truly see that they were able to capture the beauty of Rio & São Paulo in their 8-day trip. READ THEIR STORY HERE…
Michael Jackson Forever in Rio
Yesterday, June 26, 2010 King of Pop, Michael Jackson was honored in Rio de Janeiro’s Santa Marta, located in Botafogo. The terrace where he recorded part of the video ” THEY DON’T REALLY CARE ABOUT US” in 1996, is now officially named“MICHAEL JACKSON TERRACE” and also holds a bronzed statue of Michael Jackson, designed by…
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