Molas, sacred music and a very ‘Romantic’ agenda
With the start of Semana Santa, The City Paper presents a listing of some of the cultural highlights taking place in the capital and colonial…
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Claudia Hakim: Putting the modern back into Bogotá’s MamBo
Claudia Hakim was recently named director of the country’s most important contemporary arts museum, MamBo. This accomplished artist and former gallery owner is bringing change…
Bogotá’s Catedral Primada to resound to Bach with free concert series
The Ministry of Culture wants Bogotanos to appreciate the complete organ works of the great Baroque composer, J.S Bach. This free concert series runs until…
Bogotá is the Romantic Russia: A festival for everyone at the Teatro Mayor
“Bogota? is the Romantic Russia” is one of the most anticipated cultural events in a year in with an unprecedented line-up of international performers are…
Víctor Gaviria returns to the slums of Medellín with ‘La Mujer del Animal’
Ten years in the making, the acclaimed filmmaker Víctor Gaviria turns his camera on the issue of gender-related violence in Medellín.
FICCI 57 draws to a close with plethora of films and celebrities in Cartagena
The 57th edition of FICCI drew to a close Monday after six full days of film screenings, workshops and a chance to mingle in Cartagena…
“Reproducibles”: Quinta collective presents exhibition to help children with HIV
The Quinta arts collective explores the role of media and technology in the production of art works, then to be sold to help children with…
‘War and Peace’ makes celluloid as conflict tales headline Cartagena film fest
The 57th edition of the Cartagena International Film Festival, beginning March 1, offers grassroots documentaries and a focus on stories of conflict.
9 Disparos: A “reel” testament for peace in Colombia
A Colombian soldier has turned his life, and near death, into a harrowing documentary of survival and enduring faith in his country.
At 40, Colombia’s Shakira is having the time of her life
As her music continues to top the charts, the Barranquilla-born artist with a foundation to help vulnerable youth has become a vocal critic of Trump's…
The Colón Theatre tributes Teresita Gómez and her 60 years as pianist
The Colón Theatre presents a one-night tribute to one of Colombia's most admired performers, pianist Teresita Gómez.
Spain’s Eduardo Guerrero tributes women with his energetic flamenco
The renowned Spanish flamenco dancer Eduardo Guerrero will perform his most recent show "Guerrero" at the Teatro Julio Mario Santo Domingo for two nights.
XY Company’s acrobats kick off at the Teatro Mayor JMSD
The acrobats of the French dance company, Compagnie XY present their spectacular show as part of the year-long Colombia - France Year.
FICCI’s Diana Bustamante joins jury of Rotterdam’s International Film Festival
The Colombian filmmaker will join the jury of the Official Selection during the 46th edition of one of the world's most demanding and prestigious film…
Cartagena ready for 12th edition of Hay Festival and free app included
The 12th edition of Hay Festival begins this week in Cartagena and with an impressive line-up of authors, graphic artists and political commentators. The festival…
National Symphony to inaugurate their 2017 “French Kiss” program at Colón
The National Symphony launches its 2017 season titled "French Kiss" with more than 70 concerts scheduled to celebrate Colombia-France Year.