Author Archives: Janette

About Janette

I moved to Dominican Republic November 2001. I started my web site www.colonialzone-dr.com to share with others what I love and have learned about this small island country. If you want to read my personal stories check out my blog at http://colonialzone-dr.com/dr_gringa_blog

Festival of Music 2012

The French Alliance of Santo Domingo/ Alliance Française de Santo Domingo invites all amateur and professional musicians to participate in the biggest musical event in the world. There have more than 120 countries and 340 cities have celebrating The Festival … Continue reading

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Mike Romero Remembered

Mike Romero has lost his fight with a long illness. He was one of the most important and popular radio announcers of rock and pop radio in Dominican Republic in the early 80′s and 90′s. Romero was known for his … Continue reading

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May Rainy Season 2012

The yearly rainy season is upon us. We have been getting some serious rain in Dominican Republic. Many areas have been evacuated and many homes lost. The rains are slowing down as the low-pressure trough that brought us all this … Continue reading

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Presidental Elections 2012 Getting Close

On May 20, 2012 Dominican voters will go to the polls to decide who will be the next President of Dominican Republic. The winner will occupy the Presidential Palace in Santo Domingo for the next 4 years when the current … Continue reading

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Juan Luis Guerra Concert Santo Domingo 2012

Juan Luis Guerra, the Dominican singer, songwriter and conductor, is on tour! He is bringing his international tour “AsondeGuerra” to the world. The concert includes songs from his latest album A Son De Guerra, released by EMI to market on … Continue reading

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Blues in May 2012

Hot Jazz at La Cantina – May 2012/ Jazz Picante en La Cantina – Mayo del 2012. Jazz Picante dedicates the entire month of May to the Blues. Every Wednesday at 9:00 PM in May there will be a live … Continue reading

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