Salgueiro Samba School: Carnival 2012
G.R.E.S. Acadêmicos do Salgueiro, known simply as Salgueiro, is considered by many Carioca Carnival enthusiasts to be in a category...
January 3, 2012Topic
Carnival
Visiting Samba Schools in Rio 2012
Samba schools are preparing for the final performances in the Sambódromo, and a great way to experience what Carnival is...
January 3, 2012
Samba School Mocidade: Carnival 2012
G.R.E.S. Mocidade Independente Padre Miguel, also know as “Mocidade”, is renowned amongst the Cariocas (Rio natives) for their continually innovative...
December 20, 2011
Porto da Pedra: Carnival 2012
G.R.E.S Porto da Pedra will be the fifth school to parade at Rio 2012 Carnival on Sunday, February 19th, in...
December 13, 2011
Ticket Sales Opening for Carnival 2012: Daily
Sales of private boxes (‘Camarotes’) at Rio’s Sambódromo for the 2012 official Carnival parades will take place next Wednesday 9th...
November 5, 2011
It is That Time
Editorial RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Saturday night most of Brazil changed their clocks to observe Daylight Savings Time...
October 18, 2011
Visiting São Luís for Bumba-meu-boi
São Luís do Maranhão for Bumba-meu-boi festival lasts from June to July and attracts visitors from across Brazil and around...
July 26, 2011
Mulheres de Chico, Beyond the Blocos
Mulheres de Chico, a group comprised of 25 female musicians, has emerged as one of Rio’s must-see groups.
July 5, 2011
Come to the Cabaret in Rio
Plataforma restaurant in Leblon puts on a cabaret show that promises to recreate the festival magic of Carnival every weekend.
May 31, 2011