The French flute player Samuel Bricault will perform this evening with the youth orchestra Batuta and Nueva Filarmonía at the Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo as part of the Colombia-France Year celebrations.
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Madrid’s Ron Lalá takes on Cervantes with ‘Cervantina’
The Spanish theatre group Ron Lalá takes on the verses of the father of the modern novel, Miguel de Cervantes, with four performances at the Colón Theatre.
Bogotá’s observatories are 2,600 metres closer to the stars
Bogota?’s observatories are witnesses to the galaxies and stars, but also the very history of Colombia. As they look towards what is far beyond us, they also capture what is deep within us.
A Peruvian renaissance in Quinta Camacho
A new menu at La Despensa de Quinta Camacho offers guests a return to its roots. Fine Peruvian served in a graceful setting with an attentiveness to service.
Bogotá to host its Fashion Week with focus on design and innovation
For three days Bogotá will host the third edition of its Fashion Week showcasing the capital’s design potential.
Two Nobels and fifty years of ‘Solitude’ to be honoured at FILBo
The 30th edition of the Bogotá International Book Fair launches this month and a wonderful opportunity to come face to face with your favourite authors.
Mayoralty releases back into the wild animals seized from traffickers in Bogotá
At a nature reserve in the Eastern plains, the mayoralty of Bogotá released 408 animals after years of being held captive in the Colombian capital.
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 Villa de Leyva.
Samboní killer sentenced, Ponce de Leon honored for her bravery
The sentencing of Rafael Uribe Noguera to 51 years and 10 months for the killing of 7-year-old Yuliana Samboni was one of the important stories that made headlines this week in Colombia.
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 to a landmark space.
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 September.
The kindest kitchen of the day
Two entrepreneurs opened a kitchen to prepare food that makes us feel good physically and mentally. Best of all, the dishes are creative and can be delivered to your desk.
Colombia’s IDEAM issues “red alert” for floods after unseasonable heavy rains
Even though the winter has to officially begin, most of Colombia is experiencing heavy rainfall prompting authorities to issue a “red alert” for floods and mudslides.
Prudencia: The virtue of fine dining in La Candelaria
What happens when you cross the culinary traditions of Pasto with Baltimore? The answer? One of the best restaurants in the capital.
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 coming to the capital.
A grand piano debut for Bogotá’s “Royal” Séptima
Mayor Enrique Peñalosa wants Bogotanos to get in tune with the city, rolling out a Kaway grand on the Carrera Séptima.