Sao Paulo Carnival 2012: Samba School rehearsals - time schedule 2012. Check it out!

If you are planning to be in Sao Paulo during the Carnival 2012, check out the Technical rehearsals of the Special Group

January
January 27th (Friday) at 10 pm: Mancha Verde 
January 28th (Saturday) at 8 pm: Mocidade Alegre
January 28th (Saturday) at 9 pm: X9 Paulistana
January 28th (Saturday) at 10 pm: Vila Maria
January 28th (Saturday) at 11 pm: Gaviões da Fiel
January 29th (Sunday) at 7 pm: Tom Maior
January 29th (Sunday) at 8 pm: Acadêmicos do Tucuruvi
January 29th (Sunday) at 9 pm: Império de Casa Verde
January 30th (Monday) at 8 pm: Rosas de Ouro

February
February 3rd (Friday) at 9 pm: Império de Casa Verde
February 4th (Saturday) at 6 pm: Águia de Ouro
February 4th (Saturday) at 8 pm: Pérola Negra
February 4th (Saturday) at 11 pm: Camisa Verde e Branco
February 5th (Sunday) at 7 pm: Acadêmicos do Tucuruvi
February 5th (Sunday) at 10 pm: Gaviões da Fiel
February 6th (Monday) at 10 pm: Dragões da Real
February 9th (Thursday) at 10 pm: Águia de Ouro
February 10th (Friday) at 11 pm: Vai-Vai
February 11th (Saturday) at 7 pm: Rosas de Ouro
February 11th (Saturday) at 8 pm: Mocidade Alegre
February 11th (Saturday) at 9 pm: X-9 Paulistana
February 11th (Saturday) at 10 pm: Vila Maria
February 12th (Sunday) at 7 pm: Tom Maior
February 12th (Sunday) at 8 pm: Mancha Verde
February 12th (Sunday) at 9 pm: Império de Casa Verde

Carnival
February 17th (Friday) at 11 pm: Carnival Parade
February 18th (Saturday) at 10h30 pm: Carnival Parade

February 24th (Friday) at 10h30 pm: Champions Parade (Desfile das Campeãs)

Schedule subject to change without notice due to weather or logistical issues. Check the official website.

Service
What: Samba Schools rehearsals
Where: Sambódromo: Avenida Olavo Fontoura, 1209
Price: the access to the bleachers during the rehearsals are free of charge
Phone: +55 (11) 2226-0400

The 4-Yellow Line already offers signal coverage for mobile devices

Signal for mobile devices on the 4-Yellow Line

The Metro 4-Yellow Line started having mobile coverage since January 19th. This is the most modern Metro Line of São Paulo. The service is still partial: only for the companies Oi, Tim and Vivo and only on the stretch of 7.2 kilometers between stations Faria Lima and Luz.

The Claro and Nextel signal will be offered in the coming days. The 1.8 kilometers stretch between the stations Pinheiros and Butantã will only be covered in March. The other subway lines offer mobile coverage.

Today is the 458th city anniversary. Check out what is happening right now!

Concerts
What: Paralamas do Sucesso
Where: Parque da Juventude - Avenida Zaki Narchi, 1309
When: January 25th at 6 pm
Price: For free
Phone: +55 (11) 2251-2706

What: Jazz Concerts
Where: Biblioteca Mario de Andrade - Rua da Consolação, 94
When: January 25th at 4h30 pm
Price: For free (get your ticket from 3 pm)
Phone: +55 (11) 3256-5270

What: Exaltasamba
Where: Pavilhão de Exposições do Anhembi - Avenida Olavo Fontoura, 1209
When: January 25th. The gate open at midday and the concerts starts at 4 pm
Price: From R$ 50 to R$ 100
Phone: +55 (11) 4003-5559

What: Pitty
Where: SESC Pinheiros - Rua Paes Leme, 195

When: January 25th at 6 pm

Price: R$ 32 and R$ 16 student

What: Ney Mato Grosso
Where: Praça da República
When: January 25th at 8 pm
Price: For free

What: Sinfonia Paulistana
Where: Centro Cultural Fiesp - Avenida Paulista, 1313
When: January 25th at 8h30 pm
Price: For free (get your ticket at Teatro do Sesi-SP from midday)
Phone: +55 (11) 3146-7405

What: Forrópoeira

Where: Centro de Tradições Nordestinas (CTN) - Rua Jacofér, 615

When: January 25th at 10 pm

Price: For free

Phone: +55 (11) 3488-9447


Exhibitions
What: São Paulo 458 - A Bela Metrópole

Where: Museu Afro Brasil - Parque do Ibirapuera

When: January 25th at 1 pm

Price: For free

What: Conexão Cultural - Exposições,
Música e Gastronomia (Art exhibition)

Where: Museu da Imagem e do Som (MIS) - Avenida Europa, 158

When: January 25th, from 1 pm till 10 pm

Price: For free


Party
What: Festa na Rua (Party on the Street)

Where: Piratininga Bar - Rua Wizard, 149

When: January 25th, from 4 pm till 9 pm

Price: For free

Phone: +55 (11) 3032-9775

Ashton Kutcher is surfing in Sao Paulo

Ashton Kutcher: Surfing the streets of Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo is well known in portuguese, as "Terra da Garoa" (Land of Drizzle) but sometimes (mainly during the summer) it is also "Land of Thunderstorm". Some people enjoy this opportunity for surfing on the streets.

The last person who did such a thing was Ashton Kutcher, that came to the SPFW (Sao Paulo Fashion Week) and had the chance to surf on the streets of Sao Paulo. He published this picture via his own twitter. Hopefully he won't get leptospirosis...

Restaurant and Bistrô Le French Bazar is a great option for a romantic dinner

Le French Bazar

If you are in Sao Paulo, seeking a charming option to bring your partner to dinner, the advice is the restaurant and bistrô Le French Bazar. It is a place with sidewalk tables and a bar open on the street.

The restaurant is very cozy. The decoration is composed of random details that are everywhere.

The kitchen features classic dishes and attractive prices. The tip is the Entrecôte with chips, salad and mayonnaise dijon for R$ 36. Click here to see the MENU on your mobile device. It worth a visit!

Service
What: Le French Bazar Restaurant
Where: Rua Fradique Coutinho, 179
When: Monday, from 8 pm till 11h30 pm; Tuesday to Thursday, from midday till 3 pm and from 8 pm till midnight; Friday from midday till 3 pm and from 8 pm till 1 am; Saturday from 1 pm till 4 pm and from 8 pm till 1 am; Sunday from 1 pm till 5 pm.
Price: from R$ 30 to R$ 40
Phone: +55 (11) 3063-1809
Website: www.lefrenchbazar.com.br/site/

The exhibition "World Photo São Paulo 2012" starts on January 21st

The city of Sao Paulo will host the next edition of the World Photo, global event will be available from January 21 at the Museum of Image and Sound Sao Paulo (MIS).

The exhibition, which runs until February 12th, is free and features the winners of the workshop "Student City Project", also features the winners of the "Professional Competition" and "Open Competition" awards organized by "World Photography Organisation" .

"Winners Exhibition" incorporates the "Sony World Photography Awards." The event is a partnership between Sony Brazil with the State Government of São Paulo, the Department of Culture and the Museu da Imagem e Som.

[source: catraca livre]

Service
What: World Photo São Paulo 2012Where: MIS - Museu da Imagem e Som - Avenida Europa, 158, Jardim Europa
When: January 21st to February 12th. Saturday and Sunday, from 11 am till 9 pm; Tuesday to Friday, from midday till 9 pm.
Price: For free
Phone: +55 (11) 2117-4777
Website: http://www.mis-sp.org.br

Paulista Avenue completes 120 years and receive an exhibition of 20 panels. It worth a visit!

On January 25, Sao Paulo celebrates 458 years. Also this year, Avenida Paulista, one of the greatest symbols of the city, complete 120 years. To celebrate these two events, the artist and architect Carla Caffé created a series of 20 posters that make up a panoramic view of the Avenida Paulista in Sao Paulo. The posters will be displayed in an exhibition held at the Cultural Center Funarte.

The exhibition "A(e)rea Paulista" has a panel 1.40 meters height and 11 meters long consisting of 20 posters, which show an overview of the avenue from the Vale do Anhangabaú until the Paraiso neighborhood, highlighting key monuments and Paulista buildings.

Studying topographic maps of the city, the artist decided to paint watercolors that show the contour of the region and streets that connect the landscape. The route passes through the neighborhoods Paraiso, Liberdade, Bela Vista, Higienópolis, Consolação and downtown.

Service
What: A(e)rea Paulista
Where: Centro Cultural Funarte
When: January 21st to February 24th. Monday to Sunday, from 2 pm till 10 pm.
Phone: +55 (11) 3662-5177
Website: www.funarte.gov.br/