Portela Samba School Ready for Rio Carnival 2017
Despite a number of challenges this year, samba school Portela is ready for their 2017 Rio Carnival performance on the...
February 20, 2017Section
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Entertainment News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Brazil’s Carnival to Register Worst Revenues in Three Years
Rio de Janeiro is the state expected to register the greatest movement of resources, with an expected circulation of R$2.4...
February 17, 2017
Only 70 Percent of Rio Hotel Rooms Booked for Carnival 2017
In the midst of an economic crisis, the Brazilian Hotel Industry Association (ABIH) reports that hotel chains in the city...
February 17, 2017
Unidos da Tijuca Samba School Ready for Rio Carnival 2017
Inspired by rhythms of 20th and 21st century music from the U.S., Unidos da Tijuca will perform their homage to...
February 17, 2017
One Week Before Carnival, More Than 100 Blocos in Rio’s Streets
This is the last weekend before Carnival, and party-goers will be spoilt for choice with more than one hundred happening...
February 17, 2017
The Mansion Hosts Carnival Masquerade Ball on February 24th: Sponsored
A masquerade ball in Santa Teresa space The Mansion will transport party-goers back in time for the first night of...
February 17, 2017
Mocidade Independente Samba School Ready For Carnival 2017
The samba school found its inspiration this year in cultural links with Morocco, proposing a tale that transports the audience...
February 16, 2017
Afrojack, Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike Headline Rio Electronic Festival
By Ciara Long, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Beginning on Friday, February 24th, those seeking an alternative Carnival...
February 16, 2017
São Clemente Samba School Ready for Carnival 2017
The samba school will be the second to perform in the Sambódromo on Monday, February 27th, bringing a toungue-in-cheek tale...
February 15, 2017