Art exhibition at Motel

The Soho-Telo-Muestra Arte Transitorio is a more than unusual event. And people are certainly talking about it! In the old J & B motel of Palermo, one block away from the former "red district" 29 artists have turned the rooms into an art exhibition.

The themes approached by these painters, sculptores, photographers, designers, interior decorators and multi-media artists have to do with the different meanings surrounding the motel concept: love, sex, infidelity, erotism.

The event, organized by Grupo Town House, precedes the demolition of the building, where an apartment complex will be built.

Where: J&B, Thames and Paraguay (How to get there)
When: June 23rd to July 16th
Times: 11 am to 8 pm.
Free entrance

Links:
Article by Arte al Día, with list of participating artists aquí

Movies out this week

Video: Scene from Pixar´s Cars out this week.

Another cartoon movie, made in Argentina "Patoruzito 2: the great adventure".

Three more movies:
- The documentary "Argentina, land of guitars", directed by Antonio Levesi Cervi (See review by Viendocine.com)

- The Italian movie "Family portrait", by Carlo Vanzina.

- "Triple Agente", directed by Eric Rohmer, in a co-production involving five countries(France, Italy, Spain, Greece and Russia).

Links:
For movie times and cinemas, click here
Reviews by Clarín
Reviews by La Nación

Great BBQ at Desnivel´s

Located in the heart of San Telmo and just blocks away from Plaza Dorrego´s flea market, you will find Desnivel, a very "porteño" restaurant offering great meat at incredibly low prices. Ambiance is low key and informal. Reservations a must on weekends.

Desnivel
Address: Defensa 855 (How to get there)
Tel: 4300-9081
Open from Tuesday to Sunday, lunch and dinner. Mondays, dinner only.

Kimono Fashion Show in the Japanese Garden

"The Splendid Kimono 2" fashion show will take place starting today and until Friday in the Japanese Garden.

The kimono is the original attire for Japanese women. It consists of a long robe and a wide belt. This piece of cloting has evolved greatly, modernizing its style while keeping its thousand-year-old essence.

This exhibition, from Arjen de Winter´s private collection, will show formal and ceremonial kimonos from the different periods in Japanese history: Edo (1600-1868), Meiji (1868-1912), Taishō (1912-1926), Shōwa (1926-1989) y Heisei (1989-today).

When: From June 27th to June 30th
Where: In the "Salón Centenario", of the Japanese Garden, Casares Avenue and Figueroa Alcorta (How to get there)
Times: 10 am to 6 pm.

Fernando Botero Art Exhibit

The Museum of Fine Arts of the city of Buenos Aires will be hosting an art exhibit by Colombian artist Fernando Botero. It consists of 27 drawings and 23 canvas paintings in which Botero denounces the violence and war his country has gone through for the past 40 years of its history.

The collection was donated by the National Museum of Colombia and has already been shown in that country as well as in different art centers throughout Europe and the United States.

Where: National Museum of Fine Arts, Av. Libertador 1473
When: From July 28th to August 13th
Times: Monday through Wednesday, from 12.30 am to 7:30 pm; Thursdats and Fridays, from 12.30 am to 9 pm., Saturdays from 9.30 am to 9 pm; Sundays from 9.30 am to 7.30 pm.
Free entrance on Tuesdays

Hot chocolate with "churros" at La Giralda

Rain does indeed scare a few people off. Many decide to stay at home, watch a movie, take it easy, relax. However, others are inspired by it... or their apetite, at least, is. If you are one of those people, you might want to grab your umbrella and head for La Giralda. In this traditional café, hot chocolate and "churros" (covered in chocolate too!) are the house´s specialty.

A curiosity: La Giralda is the only Argentine café that appears in the "Route of the most special cafés in the world", selected by Jubilo.es.

La Giralda
Av. Corrientes 1453 (How to get there)
Tel: 4371-3846

Cinema on a rainy day

Today, it´s raining. And word has it that tomorrow will get much worse. So if you are thinking of going to the movies, you might want to know that the great reviews for the French movie "De battre mon coeur s´est arreté" are all well deserved.

Directed by Jacques Audiard, this movie is a remake of a 1978 American movie, "Fingers", directed by James Toback. The story is about Tom, a 28-year old who dangerously follows into his father´s steps, a real estate bully. Until he regains touch with a talent he has inherited from his mother: music.

Links:
Now playing at; How to get there
La Nación´s movie review
Clarín´s movie review
Cineismo.com´s review

Tomorrow, David Byrne and La Portuaria

The leader of the Talking Heads, David Byrne, will be arriving in Argentina to film a video-clip with the local band La Portuaria.

La Portuaria is giving a concert at La Trastienda. The Scotish music has promised to go on stage to share a wonderful night together with Diego Frenkel and the rest of the group.

When: This Saturday
Where: La Trastienda Club, Balcarce 460 (How to get there)
When: 12.30 mignight
Tickets available at:La Trastienda Club (Tel: 4342-7650) or through Ticketek (Tel: 5237-7200)


Here goes one of the Talking Heads´s best songs...

Puppets for adults

Who said puppes are only for children? If you are young at heart...

Buenos Aires´ Third Festival for Puppets finishes this Sunday. It is organized by CELCIT and El Bavastel Titeres. There will be performances from Thursday to Sunday at the following theatres: Celcit, Espacio Ecléctico and Simón en su Laberinto. In addition, a workshop on Puppet Interpretation will be held on June 22nd, 23rd and 24th.

For a complete schedule of events and theatre locations, click here

Beer ´n game at The Roxy

Huge screen at The Roxy in Palermo Hollywood. Great for watching today´s game even if you are not an Argentinean. You can get a good view from almost anywhere inside this loft-style bar, which has great pictures on the wall, reminiscent of the old Rock ´n Roll days.

The Roxy
Gorriti 5568 (How to get there)
Tel: 4777-1230
www.theroxybar.com.ar

Ummo for a special ocassion

Elegant, exclusive, just right. Ummo is one of those places you set aside for a special occasion. The decoration is just the right one and the waiters do their best to make you feel taken care of. Considering the location of this restaurante, in the heart of Palermo "Soho", you may consider yourself lucky.

On the other hand, if you are not in the mood for an "unconventional" lunch or dinner, and unwilling to try deer, wild boar or octopus, you may want to go somewhere else.

Highly recommended, as a said, for a special celebration, especially a romantic one. On the expensive side.

Ummo
Dirección: Gorriti 4908 (Cómo llegar)
Tel.: 4833-5676
www.ummorestaurant.com.ar

Where to watch Argentina vs. The Netherlands

This week, Diversica published a list of bars and restaurants where you can watch the Argentine team do wonders with the soccer ball.

The places that have been included in this selection offer menus, specially designed for the World Cup, and have giant screens so you won´t miss any detail. In Palermo, Puerto Madero, Belgrano, Caballito, or wherever you are, you will be able to watch soccer. And have a great time.

Click here to access the list and telephone numbers to make reservations.

Having a beer in San Telmo

On the corner of Bolivar with Estados Unidos, in the heart of San Telmo, lies Territorio, a bar specialized in homemade beer and regional food.

Just like in other places around this neighborhood, Territorio has a bohemian-artistic flavor. The beer is heavy, rich and delicious; if you like dark beer, they have one you must try. The food, on the other hand, is not great and is quite expensive: $35 for a "picada" of cold meats and cheeses, which is neither original nor particularly tasty. Much like what you find in the supermarket.

Having said this, it is a place worth trying out at least for the beer, before or after eating somewhere else.

Address: Estados Unidos 500 - San Telmo
Phone: 4307-0896
Open on: Monday thru Friday, from 8 pm to 12 am. Saturdays and Sundays, from 9 pm to 12 am.

Anti-stress spa

Totally stressed out? Of course you are, it´s the damned middle of the year: the fifteenth day of the sixth month. Half of the year is still ahead of you and even if you have been travelling, chances are you are tired anyway (although not as much as the rest of us).

Then why not go to a spa? Spend a day worrying about nothing else but your body and mind, taking endless showers and saunas, nurturing your skin with endless layers of cream and oils, having someone massage away all your preoccupations.

If this sounds just about right for you, here are some suggestions about where you can go:
Evian Agua Club & Spa: Cerviño 3626, Tel: 4807-4688
Sheraton Pilar Spa: Panamericana KM 49.5 Pilar
Aqua Vita: Arenales 1965, Tel: 4812-5989
Hotel Hilton Puerto Madero: Macacha Guemes 351, Tel: 4891-0000