Monthly Archives: January 2016
Rio Nightlife Guide for Sunday, January 31, 2016
Sunday’s Rio Nightlife Pick - Locals, travelers and the expat community will come together to celebrate at the Boogie Mexican Bloco, featuring funk and...
Opinion: Curmudgeons Day
Opinion by Michael Royster
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Curmudgeon was surprised yesterday to learn, from a friend, that January 29th was, at least...
Blocos Take Over the Streets of Rio for 2016 Carnival
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the last weekend before the official Carnival dates for 2016, the city of Rio...
Kill The Buzz Talks about DJing and Rio Music Carnival
By Chesney Hearst, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Up-and-coming Dutch DJ and producer Kill the Buzz will perform as part of...
Rio Nightlife Guide for Saturday, January 30, 2016
Saturday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – The popular Botafogo Social Club party returns tonight with very special guest Keb Darge.
Arriving directly from London...
Uber and Taxi Drivers Clash in Brazil’s Two Largest Cities
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Clashes between taxi drivers and Uber drivers on Thursday night in Brazil’s two largest cities,...
Brazil Announces R$83 Billion Plan to Jumpstart Economy
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The Brazilian government announced on Thursday measures to boost production and recover the country’s growth,...
Hardwell Talks About His Return to Rio for the Rio Music Carnival
By Chesney Hearst, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Hardwell will return to Rio de Janeiro to perform on the final night of...
Favela Brass Provides Free Music Lessons for Kids in Rio
By Georgia Grimond, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In 2014, Tom Ashe, a Briton from Yorkshire, set about opening a music school...