Friday, August 7, artist Elizabeth Gleeson and singer/songwriter, Eve Hyman are throwing the event of the year!

Located at the Pelligrini Mansion in Recoleta, Elizabeth will transform the indoor garden into a work of art while Eve Hyman and Mataplantas will rock the house down with live funky music. Cocina Sunae serving up some spicy tasting plates and infused cocktails while Spanglish mixes up the language skills and 0800-vinos pours some fabulous wines. Time Out Magazine, What’s Up Buenos Aires and GraffitMundo will be supporting the event with additional surprises.

Host: eve hyman and liz gleeson
Type: Music/Arts - Opening
Date: Friday, August 7, 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Location: la mansión pellegrini
Street: ayacucho 1571
Email: eeevento@gmail.com

I´d like to share this wonderful film of Buenos Aires in the 1930s.  A glimpse of this is what you´ll learn on BAlocal tours and how life is today in BA, Argentina.  Film provided by The Travel Film Archive.

I recently went to a wine tasting held in the home of Daniel Karlin - owner of Anuva Wines.  The wines he offered such as Torrontes and Malbec were exceptional.    He deals with only exclusive vineyards and can ship anywhere in the US.  You can’t find these wines anywhere else in Buenos Aires.  If you like the wines and you want to keep them coming, Anuva Wines offers memberships to its wine club where you have the pleasure of receiving these incredible wines every month.  Please have a look, its worth it, that is if you’re a wine connoisseur or at least hope to be one after Daniel’s educational wine tastings:

This great new event that happens four times a week in Buenos Aires, Argentina is a great way to get your practice on.  Everyone comes just to practice their language skills as well as meet some new faces.  I absolutely recommend going because it is soooo much fun.  check it out:

BAlocal received an awesome review this past December: 

Best tour guide ever!! Thanks again for a great tour yesterday, and more importantly entertaining us with a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. Your knowledge of the city was impressive, but I think your energy was the highlight for Johnny and I. We will be sure to pass along your infomration to any friends / co-workers interested in a quality Buenos Aires adventure! Robert 

After their tour, they caught some great footage of a celebration at the Obelisco of La Boca football team winning a major championship: 

  

 

Buenos Aires is hosting the 10th Annual Tango Festival as well as the 6th Annual World Tango Dance Competition.  This week is full of all types of tango events including: tango classes, concerts, competitions, shows and seminars.  All events are completely free.  All the tango lessons this year are hosted at the old Harrods, a historical building like the one in London. I’ll see you there! 

You must go to “La Casa de la Cultura” to pick up tickets at Av. de Mayo 575 or for complete information on festival, please visit http://www.festivaldetango.gov.ar  

BAlocal Personal Shopper Tours are a big hit in Buenos Aires. For BAlocal I handpick the shops for you as you just shop away. I also suggested Dorothy stay at MiraVidaSoho, a very brand new boutique hotel nestled in Palermo Soho (the chic boutique area), so she would get special attention and really enjoy the experience of first class service in an intimate setting.

Here’s what Dorothy Brentari from Cupertino, CA said:

“Hi Christina,I had a WONDERFUL time in BA..  I hope I can make the trip down sometime again soon. I loved staying at James’ place, the chef there is exceptional- and I enjoyed the wine tasting too!  I’ve attached a few of the tango photos… for your enjoyment. The suede pants fit great.. as does the brown leather jacket with the additional length in the sleeves…Can’t wait to use my new red purse! d”

BAlocal has great and excellent reviews!  Check it out:

Randy from California said:

“Hi Christina,  Just wanted let you know what a GREAT TIME we had with you as our guide in Buenos Aires.  I can’t believe we got to do and see so much in one day.  We especially loved seeing the Tango dancers.  If you ever need a referral, please feel free to have your future clients contact me at rankrum@charter.net.  Thanks for a great day!  Randy & Gemma Krumland, Paso Robles, California, USA” 

Jeff Stanley from New Jersey said:

“Your service did a good job and we were pleased with it.  You might follow up with Lily at MG Hunting for future business.  If you want, you can also use me as a reference.  Jeff” 

Joan Tucker from Los Angeles said:

“I know your traveling, but I did want to thank you for all the info you shared.  Your choices were totally right on.  We LOVED the feria de mataderos most of all.  It was great and not one Porteño that I mentioned it to have ever been.  I was so sorry we weren’t hungry, the food looked amazing.  We did manage to down a crepe spread w/ dulce de leche.  It was crazy good.  Joan” 

A very spacious, beautiful newly renovated 2-bedroom apartment located in the heart of Palermo.  Sleeps up to 4 people.  Hardwood floors, all new furniture and antiques.  Includes weekly maid service, fresh linens and towels, AC, internet, cable tv and expenses.  Two large bedrooms, a kitchen fully stocked with modern appliances, dining room, living room and full bathroom.