Category: Arts & Culture
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Rosa Passos with Kenny Barron, Ron Carter, and Rafael Barata at Jazz at Lincoln Center
Rosa Passos with Kenny Barron and Ron Carter brings the iconic Brazilian vocalist and guitarist to the Appel Room for the first time since her sold-out performance in 2016 with NEA Jazz Master pianist Kenny Barron. Her mesmerizing synergy will be enhanced by Passos’ reunion with Ron Carter — also an NEA Jazz Master whom…
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The Historical Museum of Brazil’s Independence is Renovated
Completed in time to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Brazil’s independence, the Paulista Museum of the University of São Paulo (Brazil), commonly known as the Ipiranga Museum, reopened its doors in September 2022. First inaugurated 127 years ago, the Ipiranga Museum symbolizes the history of Brazil, especially the city of São Paulo. It was built…
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Os brasileiros que vivem nos Estados Unidos já sabem que 17 de março é o dia de São Patrício, também carinhosamente conhecido como St. Paddy’s Day. É o único dia do ano em que todos podem se considerar um pouquinho irlandeses – senão por direito, mas pelo menos em espírito. St. Patrick é o padroeiro…
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The Best of the 2023 Oscars
If you followed the 95th Academy Awards ceremony, which took place on Sunday (12), you already know that “Everything Everywhere, All At Once” won the best picture statuette, along with six other awards in major categories. In other words, the film that tells the story of a Chinese-American family in the multiverse truly impressed the…
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Oscar 2023 Takes Place This Sunday
Hollywood is preparing for the 95th edition of the Oscars, the largest and most prestigious award ceremony in American cinema. The film “Everything Everywhere All At Once” is this year’s leading nominee, with 11 nominations. Check out everything you need to know to follow the ceremony, which takes place this Sunday, March 12, at The…
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March Is the Month to Celebrate Women
The American Congress approved a bill in 2020 that could change the way the United States celebrates its history. Included in this bill is the Women’s History Act, legislation that authorizes the creation of a museum to tell the story of women, funded by a combination of federal and private funds. “For too long, the…
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“Everything, Everywhere At Once”: What Film Is This That Has Been Making Waves?
After catching attention at the 80th Golden Globe Awards in January and standing out at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) this past Sunday (26), “Everything, Everywhere At Once” (“Tudo em Todo o Lado ao Mesmo Tempo” in Portuguese) is a strong contender for awards in several categories at the 95th Oscar Award, taking…
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Imperatriz Leopoldinense Is The Champion of Rio Carnival
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Imperatriz Leopoldinense won the title of best school in the Special Group to parade at Marquês de Sapucaí in 2023, marking its ninth title after more than twenty years.
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Carnival Returned with Full Force
After 2 years without street carnival due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Brazil’s most traditional festival returned with full force this year. The federal government estimates that over 46 million people are participating in the festivities that officially began on Friday and will last until February 25. In Rio de Janeiro, a city that hosts one…
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Gisele Bündchen Receives Million-Dollar Fee to Return to Rio de Janeiro Carnival
Single and happy. This is how Gisele Bündchen appeared in one of the boxes at Marquês de Sapucaí, in Rio de Janeiro, to enjoy the carnival last Sunday (19). The supermodel shared some videos of her moments during the event on her social media. Dressed in a top that showcased her defined abdomen, she was…