Billabong Rio Pro 2013

Date: May/08 to May/19
Organization: GEO Eventos
Site: http://wctbrasil.com/rio12
Description:
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This year, the Brazilian stage of the World Surfing Championship takes place in Rio once again. Men’s competitions are on May 8th to 19th and Women’s competitions are on May 8th to 14th. As usual, competitions will be held at Arpoador and Barra da Tijuca beaches, depending on waves and general sea conditions.

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Rio Boat Show 2013

Date: April/25 to May/01
Site: http:// www.boatshow.com.br
Address: Av. Rodrigues Alves, 10 - Praça Mauá - Centro
Place: Pier Mauá - Cais do Porto -
Description:
Rio Boat Show has been regarded as one of the largest nautical market events in the city of Rio de Janeiro. With it, comes the opportunity to learn more about this market hub, while having fun and maybe striking very interesting business deals! A highly qualified sector of the public arena comes to this event every year, seeking accurate and credible information regarding boat accessories, mechanical items and tips on tourism and style. The target audience is mostly entrepreneurs, executives and professionals.

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Fashion Rio 2013

Date: April/15 to April/19
Site: http://ffw.com.br
Address: Av. Paulo de Frontin, nº 1 - Cidade Nova - Tel. 3293-6700
Place: Centro de Convenções SulAmérica
Description:

The event features the premiere of a fashion business hall, created from the unification of Rio-à-Porter and Fashion Business, which runs parallel to the fashion week at Centro de Convenções Sul América. The event aims to strengthen the organization's production chain within the city, thereby increasing the potential for mobility and strategic development of this creative economy.

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III Salão Bike Show

Date: January/24 to January/27
Site: http://www.salaobikeshow.com.br
Address: Av. Salvador Allende, 6.555 - Barra da Tijuca - Tel. 3035-9100
Place: Riocentro - Pavilhão 4
Description:
The 3rd edition of the largest motorcycle event in Rio is back in 2012. This event is usually attended by some of the largest manufacturers in the industry, who bring their new releases and custom bikes to the event, along with the most modern and interesting items in the world of motorcycling.

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André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra

Date: April/11 to April/14
Address: Av. Embaixador Abelardo Bueno, 3401 - Barra da Tijuca - Tel. 3035-5200
Place: HBSC Arena
Description:

Dutchman Andre Rieu is a unique musical phenomenon in the world of arts and entertainment. He is a violinist, conductor and composer who now brings the Johann Strauss Orchestra to Rio, complete with its choir and soloists. The concert is a joy for fans, who get to watch, take part and dance to the sounds of beautiful music and to the energy of witty games.

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Portuguese culture and history in Rio

Portuguese culture and history at Portuguese Royal Cabinet of Literature

Standing next to Praça Tiradentes, the 174 year old Real Gabinete Português de Leitura (Portuguese Royal Cabinet of Literature) offers its visitors a beautiful journey trhough this architetonic and cultural gem, alongside a historic tour of the wonderful city. Founded on May 14th 1837, the library offered Portuguese immigrants access to portuguese publications. Real Gabinete Português de Leitura boasts close to 400,000 volumes, including rare editions such as the 1572 Luís de Camões's "Os Lusíadas.", that belonged to the Companhia de Jesus and the original manuscripts of “Amor e Perdição”,(Love and Loss) by Camilo Castelo Branco and “O dicionário da Língua Tupy”,(Diccionary of the Tupy language) by Gonçalves Dias.


Besides offering a wide literary collection, Real Gabinete also acts as curator of the cultural and social relations between Portugal and Brasil, hosting activities such as concerts, workshops and studies. Built in the Manueline Portuguese style, the gorgeous Real Gabinete also has a small collection of paintings, sculptures and ancient coins.

Real Gabinete receives editions of all works published in Portugal, becoming the biggest library of Portuguese authors outside the country. Recently, the institution digitalized all the manuscripts of the collection and made it available online. Rare editions may be consulted by investigators and specialists bearing a special permission. The library spreads over three stories and has a beautiful reading room, where librarians help out the public. Touching the books is not allowed, but a walk among them is a treat to the eyes.


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Portuguese Royal Cabinet of Literature
Real Gabinete Português de Leitura
Luís de Camões Street, 30 – Centro (downtown)
Phone.: 2221-3138
From Monday to Friday, from 9am until 6pm
Entry: Free of charge.
http://www.realgabinete.com.br/

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Partial opening of Cidade das Artes

Rock in Rio, one of the main events in the Brazilian music industry, is now the backdrop for a stage performance focused on the story of a Brazilian couple. The show was dubbed “Rock in Rio - O Musical”, and has been on stage since January 4th. This is one of the largest stage productions ever held in the country, and it is set to run in Rio until April 7th, followed by a season in Sao Paulo.


Hoping to appeal to people of all ages, the musical show features songs that were part of all editions of the festival, including international events and Rio’s four editions. Rock in Rio was created in 1985, and has since then brought hundreds of national and international artists to the city, giving all those present an opportunity to witness historical moments in the music industry.


“Rock in Rio- The Musical” hopes to celebrate eclecticism and the importance of Rock in Rio. This is mirrored by the chosen songs, which include “Poeira”, by Ivete Sangalo, “Isn’t She Lovely”, by Stevie Wonder, “Admirável Gado Novo”, by Zé Ramalho and “Paradise City", by Guns N'Roses. All these songs have become true anthems of Rock in Rio, as well as other hits like “Every breath you take”, by Sting, "Love of my Life", by Queen and "You've Got a Friend", by James Taylor, which are also part of the repertoire for this amazing musical.


The chosen venue for this stage performance is Grande Sala, at Cidade das Artes, Rio’s newest entertainment and leisure area comfortably houses 1800 people for now. Secretaria Municipal de Cultura is the organ in charge of Cidade das Artes, which is to remain partially open until March 4th. After this day, it will be officially opened, in a grand event that brings several artists together, establishing the venue as one of Rio de Janeiro’s largest cultural centers.


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Rock in Rio - The Musical
Ends April 7th, 2013
Wed, Thu & Fri at 9.30 | Sat at 5 pm and 9.30 pm | Sun at 4 pm
Cidade das Artes | Grande Sala - Avenida das Americas, 5300 - Barra da Tijuca
Tickets on sale at http://rcknr.io/NKOTBPNT

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