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	<title>Colonial Zone News Blog &#187; plaza espana</title>
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		<title>Meeting For World Unity 5-26-2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 15:07:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janette</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ANGEL LUIS FERNANDEZ INVITA AL PRIMER ENCUENTRO POR LA UNIDAD MUNDIAL / THE FIRST MEETING FOR WORLD UNITY A MEDITAR, DANZAR Y CANTAR JUNTOS!! / TO MEDITATE, DANCE AND SING TOGETHER! SENDING POSITIVE VIBES LOVINGLY THROUGHOUT THIS ENTIRE ISLAND! Come &#8230; <a href="http://colonialzone-dr.com/colonialzonenews/2013/05/07/meeting-for-world-unity-5-26-2013/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ANGEL LUIS FERNANDEZ INVITA AL PRIMER ENCUENTRO POR LA UNIDAD MUNDIAL /  THE FIRST MEETING FOR WORLD UNITY<br />
A MEDITAR, DANZAR Y CANTAR JUNTOS!! /  TO MEDITATE, DANCE AND SING TOGETHER!</p>
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<p>SENDING POSITIVE VIBES LOVINGLY THROUGHOUT THIS ENTIRE ISLAND!<br />
Come raise your voice for peace and unity in the world<br />
on Sunday, May 26, at 5 in the afternoon. The event is free.<br />
Angel Luis Fernandez, Doctor of Science with international guests including Carlitos Estrada, Amin Dominguez, Zoid y Mark in the Plaza de España, Zona Colonial. </p>
<p>Bring your mother to enjoy this celebration.</p>
<p>Presented by the Ministerio de Cultura, Ministerio de Turismo<br />
and Fundación El Arte de Vivir. More information call &#8211; 809-338-4404</p>
<p>http://www.ecoaldea-ib.org/<a href="http://www.ecoaldea-ib.org/" TARGET="_blank">http://www.ecoaldea-ib.org</a></p>
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		<title>Caribbean Jazz Tour 5-2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:23:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janette</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Caribbean Jazz Tour 2013. This years annual event will be for 2 days. The first show is Friday, May 3,2013 in the Auditorio de la Universidad Católica Nordestana (UCNE)/ Auditorium of the Universidad Católica Nordestana in San Francisco de Macoris &#8230; <a href="http://colonialzone-dr.com/colonialzonenews/2013/04/30/caribbean-jazz-tour-5-2013/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Caribbean Jazz Tour 2013. This years annual event will be for 2 days.  The first show is Friday, May 3,2013 in the Auditorio de la Universidad Católica Nordestana (UCNE)/ Auditorium of the Universidad Católica Nordestana in San Francisco de Macoris starting at 7:30PM. </p>
<p>The second concert is on <strong>Saturday, May 4,2013 in the Plaza España, Zona Colonial</strong>, Santo Domingo. This must attend Jazz spectacular starts at 7:30PM and is completely free.</p>
<div id="attachment_1957" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 528px"><img src="http://colonialzone-dr.com/colonialzonenews/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/caribbean-jazz-fest-5-4-2013.jpg" alt="Caribbean Jazz Tour first weekend in May 2013" width="518" height="800" class="size-full wp-image-1957" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Caribbean Jazz Festival first weekend in May 2013</p></div>
<p>This event was created to celebrate International Jazz day created by UNESCO yearly on April 30. Jazz Day is to promote the union of Nations through music, creating the opportunity for interaction between renowned musicians of the United States, the Dominican Republic and the countries of the Caribbean to tour each year and give us all some great music.</p>
<p>This years high-energy show will include Latin Grammy Nominees Ed Calle (saxophone) and Jose Negronis (piano) along with Sly de Moya (drums) and July Monte (bass). </p>
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		<title>Bailes de máscaras 3-23-2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janette</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bailes de máscaras/ Dance of Masks will be at the Alcazar de Colón in Paza España in the Colonial City on Saturday March 23, 2013 starting at 5PM and continuing until midnight.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bailes de máscaras/ Dance of Masks will be at the Alcazar de Colón in Paza España in the Colonial City on Saturday March 23, 2013 starting at 5PM and continuing until midnight. </p>
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		<title>Retro Jazz in Concert 3-12, 14, 16-2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:16:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janette</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“Jazzeando el cancionero dominicano”/ &#8220;Jazzeando, the Dominican Songbook&#8221; the group Retro Jazz first disc launch concerts. Noted producer, arranger and musician, Pengbian Sang presents his new album titled “Jazzeando el cancionero dominicano”, a jazz tribute to Dominican artists. Sang says &#8230; <a href="http://colonialzone-dr.com/colonialzonenews/2013/03/07/retro-jazz-in-concert-3-12-14-16-2013/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> “Jazzeando el cancionero dominicano”/ &#8220;Jazzeando, the Dominican Songbook&#8221; the group Retro Jazz first disc launch concerts. </p>
<div id="attachment_1804" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 398px"><img src="http://colonialzone-dr.com/colonialzonenews/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/retro-jazz-3-16-2013-388x600.jpg" alt="Jazzeando -  Retro Jazz in Concert" width="388" height="600" class="size-large wp-image-1804" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Jazzeando &#8211;  Retro Jazz in Concert</p></div>
<p>Noted producer, arranger and musician, Pengbian Sang presents his new album titled  “Jazzeando el cancionero dominicano”, a jazz tribute to Dominican artists. Sang says that this production is an effort to honor the Dominican composers, for which they have selected 12 songs from various Dominican artists including, Juan Luis Guerra, Rafael Solano, Mickey Tavrras, Anthony Ríos, Leonor Porcela de Brea, Anthony Cabrera, Luisito Segura, Manuel Sánchez Acosta and more.  </p>
<p>The Retro Jazz musicians are: Federico Méndez &#8211; guitar, Remi Taveras &#8211; drums, Edgar Molina &#8211;  percussion, Álvaro Denzey &#8211; keyboards and Jesús Abréu &#8211; saxophone, Laura Rivera &#8211; vocals and of course Pengbian Sang make up the group plus guest artists. They are giving a new jazzy life to these songs they are putting in this album.</p>
<p>The first concert is on Tuesday, March 12, at 8:30 pm at the Sala Máximo Avilés Blonda in the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Santo Domingo. Ticket prices are $500 and $800 RDPesos.</p>
<p>The second concert is in Santiago de Los Caballeros on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 8:30 pm in the Gardens of the Teatro Regional Cibao. Entry is free. </p>
<p>Then the last concert will be in Santo Domingo on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 8:30 pm in the <strong>Colonial Zone in Plaza España</strong>. This concert is free.</p>
<p>&#8220;La Ventanita&#8221; Retro Jazz Official Video<br />
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bN1TyZJKNMY?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
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		<title>Amor Tropical &#8211; Grupo Niche 2-9-2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:24:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janette</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amor Tropical, a concert to celebrate love on Saint Valentines Day. The concert will be at Plaza España in the Zona Colonial with Columbian Salsaeros Grupo Niche and Dominican Merengueros Miriam Cruz and Fernando Villalona on Saturday February 9 at &#8230; <a href="http://colonialzone-dr.com/colonialzonenews/2013/01/17/amor-tropical-grupo-niche-2-9-2013/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Amor Tropical, a concert to celebrate love on Saint Valentines Day. The concert will be at Plaza España in the Zona Colonial with Columbian Salsaeros Grupo Niche and Dominican Merengueros Miriam Cruz and Fernando Villalona on Saturday February 9 at 8PM</p>
<div id="attachment_1624" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://colonialzone-dr.com/colonialzonenews/2013/01/17/amor-tropical-grupo-niche-2-9-2013/amor-tropical-grupo-niche-2-9-2013/" rel="attachment wp-att-1624"><img src="http://colonialzone-dr.com/colonialzonenews/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/amor-tropical-grupo-niche-2-9-2013.jpg" alt="Amor Tropical Grupo Niche 2-9-2013" width="400" height="332" class="size-full wp-image-1624" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Amor Tropical Grupo Niche 2-9-2013</p></div>
<p>The concert will also be to celebrate Groupo Niches&#8217; 30th anniversary and to commemorate the first anniversary of the death Jairo Valera, founder of the Colombian band. Varela always spoke of his love for the Dominican Republic so they decided to celebrate here.</p>
<p>Brought to you by EME Productions. Tickets are available at Ticket Express, Uepa tickets, Moviemax and Hard Rock Café, for RD$2,000.00 VIP and RD$1,000.00 general admission.</p>
<p>Un Dia Despues &#8211; Grupo Niche<br />
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/vYDO0z7KCow" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
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		<title>The Planet Meditates 9-9-2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:40:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janette</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Planet Meditates 2012/ EL PLANETA MEDITA 2012 Sept. 9 thousands of people around the planet will meditate at the same time joining together for world peace. This massive meditation is organized by the Art of Living Foundation/ Fundación El &#8230; <a href="http://colonialzone-dr.com/colonialzonenews/2012/09/06/the-planet-meditates-9-9-2012/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Planet Meditates 2012/ EL PLANETA MEDITA 2012</p>
<p>Sept. 9 thousands of people around the planet will meditate at the same time joining together for world peace. This massive meditation is organized by the Art of Living Foundation/ Fundación El Arte de Vivir. </p>
<div id="attachment_1209" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 434px"><img src="http://colonialzone-dr.com/colonialzonenews/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/el-planeta-medita-2012-424x600.jpg" alt="" title="el-planeta-medita-2012" width="424" height="600" class="size-large wp-image-1209" /><p class="wp-caption-text">El Planeta Medita 2012</p></div>
<p>There will be over 300 cities in different countries participating in this massive moment of silence. It will be a mass meditation for a society full of love and acceptance.</p>
<p>Here in Dominican Republic all people wanting to participate in this world wide event need to meet in <a href="http://www.colonialzone-dr.com/sights7-parks_plazas.html#sights7-parks_plazas-plaza_espania" target="_blank">PLAZA ESPAÑA</a> in the Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo on Sunday September 9 at 5:00PM. If you wish bring something to sit on.</p>
<p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/AFmASqETlXQ?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>The event is free and open to everyone. It will consist of practical kinds of breathing techniques and guided meditation. No previous experience required.</p>
<p>Inspired by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar renowned spiritual leader and founder of the Art of Living.  <a href="http://srisriravishankar.org" target="_blank">http://srisriravishankar.org</a></p>
<p>More information at:<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/artedevivirdominicana" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/artedevivirdominicana</a><br />
and<br />
<a href="http://elplanetamedita.blogspot.com" target="_blank">http://elplanetamedita.blogspot.com</a></p>
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		<title>Antique Auto Show June 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 22:16:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janette</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Great Antique Auto Show/ gran Exhibición de Autos Antiguos is coming! The Coleccionistas Dominicanos de Autos Antiguos will be organizing the event with the Vespa Club Dominicano and invited guests from Puerto Rico, Club Duenos de Autos Antiguos de &#8230; <a href="http://colonialzone-dr.com/colonialzonenews/2012/06/21/antique-auto-show-june-2012/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Great Antique Auto Show/ gran Exhibición de Autos Antiguos is coming!</p>
<p>The Coleccionistas Dominicanos de Autos Antiguos will be organizing the event with the Vespa Club Dominicano and invited guests from Puerto Rico, Club Duenos de Autos Antiguos de San Juan. They will be showing United States and European vehicles. </p>
<p><img src="http://colonialzone-dr.com/colonialzonenews/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/autos-antiguos-6-2012-600x311.jpg" alt="" title="autos-antiguos-6-2012" width="600" height="311" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-981" /></p>
<p>Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24 at the <a href="http://www.colonialzone-dr.com/sights7-parks_plazas.html#sights7-parks_plazas-plaza_espania" target="_blank">Plaza España</a> in the Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo there will be lots of Classic and Antique cars for all the see. This free exhibition will run from 10AM to 10PM.</p>
<p>You can check out some of the great cars that could be on display and get lots of information at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Coleccionistas-Dominicanos-de-Autos-Antiguos/130688293623299" target="_blank">Coleccionistas Dominicanos de Autos Antiguos</a> page in FaceBook. </p>
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		<title>Santo Domingo de Fiesta in Colonial Zone</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:40:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janette</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every Friday and Saturday night The Ministry of Tourism and Culture sponsors an evening of folklore dances and music. Santo Domingo de Fiesta, at the stage in the Plaza de España in Cuidad Colonial. It runs from 8 to 9PM &#8230; <a href="http://colonialzone-dr.com/colonialzonenews/2012/03/19/santo-domingo-de-fiesta-in-colonial-zone/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Every Friday and Saturday</strong> night The Ministry of Tourism and Culture sponsors an evening of folklore dances and music. Santo Domingo de Fiesta, at the stage in the <a href="http://www.colonialzone-dr.com/sights7-parks_plazas.html#sights7-parks_plazas-plaza_espania" target="_blank">Plaza de España in Cuidad Colonial</a>. It runs from 8 to 9PM and admission is always free.</p>
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<p>&#8220;Santo Domingo de Fiesta&#8221; is the weekly arts program presented by the Secretary of State for Tourism and Culture of Dominican Republic/ <a href="http://www.sectur.gob.do/" target="_blank">las secretarías de Estado de Turismo y de Cultura de República Dominicana</a> featuring prominent national and international artists, as well as the consistent participation of folkloric dancing and music. Sitting in the Colonial City in Plaza Espana in front of the Columbus Palace with the lights shining onto the old restored home is an experience in itself. Listening to Dominican artists and watching the performances in this environment is very special and should not be missed. If you are here in the Zona Colonial this is a must see so you can experience a small taste of the Dominican culture, dance and music.<br />
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<p>This folkloric festival has had many well known artists preform on their free stage including Patricia Pereyra, Sonia Silvestre, Rhina Ramírez, Juan Luis Joa, Luchy Vicioso, Ileana Reynoso, Francis Santana, Niní Cáffaro, Miriam Cruz, Roldán, Xiomara Fortuna, Sergio Vargas, el maestro Jorge Taveras y su grupo, Frank Valdez, Vickiana and other well known Dominican musicians for the enjoyment of Dominicans and Tourists alike. They even had a presentation of the Nutcracker Suite with the National Ballet of Spain. </p>
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		<title>Festival Liborio Mateo 11-5-2011</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[International Festival Liborio Mateo in Plaza Espana, Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic./ Festival Internacional Liborio Mateo, en la Plaza España de la Ciudad Colonial de Santo Domingo, República Dominicana. Saturday, November 5, 2011 starting at 6:30PM Sábado 5 de &#8230; <a href="http://colonialzone-dr.com/colonialzonenews/2011/11/02/festival-liborio-mateo-11-5-2011/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>International Festival Liborio Mateo in Plaza Espana, Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic./ Festival Internacional Liborio Mateo, en la Plaza España de la Ciudad Colonial de Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.<br />
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<p>Saturday, November 5, 2011 starting at 6:30PM<br />
Sábado 5 de Noviembre del 2011 a las 6:30pm </p>
<p>This festival is part of the celebrations dedicated to the year of African descent. This years event is dedicated to Liborio Mateo. A popular spiritual guide, healer and leader who defended the rights of the peasants to protect their land when the U.S. troops first invaded the country in 1916. </p>
<p>Performing will be Los Niños de Capotillo, Enerolisa &#038; Su Grupo de Salves, Geo Ripley &#038; Los Tambores del Ancestro, Tone Vicioso &#038; Aumbata y Grupo Maniel.</p>
<p>The event is supported by the Ministry of Culture/ Ministerio de Cultura, Ministry of Tourism/ Ministerio de Turismo, the Museum of Dominican Man/ el Museo del Hombre Dominicano, the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo/ la Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo, the Academy of Sciences of the Dominican Republic/ la Academia de Ciencias de la República Dominicana, the Cultural Circle mayohuacan/ el Círculo Cultural Mayohuacan, the Foundation of the Dominican Institute of Folklore/ la Fundación del Instituto Dominicano del Folklore, Earth-Earth Foundation/ Tierra-Tierra Fundación and other related institutions.</p>
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