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

Supertramp´s Roger Hodgson Concert 6-21-2013

Another addition to the concert series “Back In Time 80′s Concert Party” at the Hotel Jaragua in Santo Domingo. Roger Hodson, former co-frontman and founding member of the much loved rock band Supertramp, is bringing his Breakfast in America Tour … Continue reading

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Real-Life Recycling Stories in Dominican Republic

“People like you: A tribute to the work of informal recyclers Dominican Republic. Produced and directed by Celestino Gonzalez, during National Recycling Week in Dominican Republic.” This video is in Spanish but the images speak for themselves even if you … Continue reading

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Fiesta de Palo at Parada 77 6-1-2013

Palos y Atabales Live! Raul y sus muchachos present Fiesta de Palo, the best of our folklore and Dominican rural drum musc at the neighborhood bar Parada 77 Calle Isabel la Catolica in the Colonial Zone. Come enjoy and experience … Continue reading

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Signs and Vibrations Exhibition 5-2013

Ministerio de Cultura, the Museo de las Casas Reales and Gilbert Kieffer invite you to the exhibition “Signos y Vibraciones”/ “Signs and Vibrations”. Digital Art and Photography. The art display starts on May 16 thru May 30, 2013 at the … Continue reading

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PBS Series Black In Latin America – Haiti & the Dominican Republic: An Island Divided

PBS Series Black In Latin America – Haiti & the Dominican Republic: An Island Divided. This is the first part of the entire series. There are 4 episodes; Mexico & Peru, Brazil, Cuba and Haiti & Dominican Republic. Please watch … Continue reading

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The Moving Statues for Children 5-23-2013

The Ministerio de Cultura presents another addition to their project Museo Alcázar de Colón para los Niños/ Museo Alcázar de Colón for Children. On Thursday May 23, 2013 at 10AM La Obra Teatral presents “El Mover de las Estatuas”/ “The … Continue reading

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