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Art and the ‘Academy’
An exhibition at the National Museum traces the art which led to the creation of the National Academy.
Cartagena: Ten years of Hay Festival
?Two Nobel Laureates are among the guests at this year’s Hay Cartagena.
In times of oblivion
Photographer Fetze Weesrstra captures this image of a school outing in the colonial town of Mompox.
Shake up the New Year
The City Paper presents seven clubs to shake up the New Year. From electronic beats to tropical rhythms, there’s a dance hall and club to cater to your every step.
A half century of crafts
The governing entity of the largest crafts fair in the country, Expoartesanías, recently reached a milestone.
Christmas all around
Here’s a listing of the important city-sponsored events during the holiday season. Take advantage of the lights and fireworks in public parks.
Piola: the other ‘Giro’
If you know pizza, you’ve heard of Piola. The Bogotá chapter of this global eatery offers an all you can eat pizza Wednesday.
FIABCI award for Teatro Colón in Bogotá
The Teatro Colón received the FIABCI award for its restoration work lead by architect Max Ojeda.
Colón: November strings
The November agenda of the Colón Theatre includes Los Romero and the Baroque ensemble Il Giardino Armonico.
Premiere in Bogotá: ‘Orfeo’
The Teatro Mayor hosts its second large-scale production with a Franco-Colombian premiere of ‘Orfeo’.
“Gabo” goes to Texas
The University of Texas at Austin acquired Monday the archive of Nobel Prize-winning author Gabriel García Márquez (1927–2014).
The abduction of General Alzate and FARC peace obstacle
The FARC’s maximum commander “Timochenko” releases a statement in which he outlines the rebel’s position on the Havana peace talks.
The Gorgona attack
While Colombians await the release of kidnapped General Alzate, the FARC attacked Saturday the island of Gorgona.
Storms and smoke bellow over Bogotá
Powerful winter storms are affecting Bogotá and are predicted to last until December. An industrial fire has also affected the air quality.
Anger over “pirate” plaque
A plaque commemorating the British fallen during the siege of Cartagena in 1741 Cartagena will be removed after a maelstrom of criticism.