World Naked Bike Ride is coming up this Saturday (13th). Don't miss it!

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It's time to get naked! This Saturday, at 2pm on the Parque do Ciclista (Cyclist Park), a group of cyclists will ride their bicycle naked. That will be the third World Naked Bike Ride organized in São Paulo. From 12pm, the cyclists will in the square, to paint the body of any participant. Nudity is not compulsory. Actually, it's not allowed to be naked on the street in Brazil. The advice is to seem naked. Otherwise it is an offense, and can be a mess. Avoid it!

The movement World Naked Bike Ride took place in Europe aiming to raise awareness about the cyclist's vulnerability. The rule is: get naked according to your own way. Everyone can be part of it, even dressed. The most important thing is to grab the community attention.

Service
Where: On the corner of the av. Paulista and rua da Consolação
When: March 13th
How much: For free

Nelly Furtado in Sao Paulo on March 27th. Tickets from R$ 180 to R$ 300

The Canadian singer Nelly Furtado (31 years old) comes from Portuguese family and is considered a complete artist. She sings and dances, acts as a songwriter and producer, is an actress, plays five different instruments (not at the same time. lol) and speaks fluently several languages.

Grammy-winning and more than 18 million albums sold around the world, she is back to Brazil for a concert (March 27th) to sing her biggest hits, such as: “I´m Like a Bird”, “Turno f the Light” e “Say it Right”.

Service
Where: Via Funchal
When: March 27th, at 10pm
Phone: (11) 2144-5444
How much: From R$ 180 to R$ 300. It's possible to buy via this link

Related link: Nelly Furtado will be in Sao Paulo on March 27th

Sao Paulo Indy 300 Map

Map of the São Paulo race track Indy 2010 [art: andré marcondes]

How to get there
For those interested in going to the race, a special bus service will depart straight to the Sambadrome. There will be the reverse path after the qualifying and also the race.
1. Congonhas Airport
2. Expo Center Norte
3. Tietê Metro Station
4. Barra Funda Metro Station

A good advice is to print or download this map for your mobile.

Concert of the Symphonic Band of the State of Sao Paulo this Friday (March 12th)

The world of classical music begins to brighten in 2010. And the noble Theatro São Pedro will be glad to receive a single submission with three established composers. "Live Music" by Alfred Reed, opens the series, followed by "The Four Noble Truths," by Philip Sparke, to finish with more expected, "The Lord of the Rings, as the conductor Johan de Meij. The conductor Mark Sadao Shirakawa adds: "For those who know the film's soundtrack, will be an amazing experience to hear the version of Meij with striking scenes in mind, made long before the book reaches the screens."

[fernando aguiar by b.coolt]

Service
Where: Theatro São Pedro, Rua Barra Funda, 171 — Barra Funda
When: March 12th, at 9pm.
How much: R$ 2

Franz Ferdinand concert in Sao Paulo will be on March 23rd

Franz Ferdinand will be on the Via Funchal's stage on March 23rd. There are still available tickets for prices ranging from R$ 180 to R$ 300.

The previews time Franz Ferdinand came to Brazil was on September last year. They played at "The Week" nightclub, where there were just 500 tickets available. At this time, Via Funchal is able to host about 6 thousand people and it's not the only place the group will play. On March 19th, they will have a concert in Rio at Fundição Progress.

Franz Ferdinand is an alternative rock band that emerged in 2002 in Glasgow, Scotland, and soon drew attention for its energetic performances and his strong grip of rock and dance.

Service
Where: Via Funchal
When: March 23rd, at 10pm
Phone: (11) 3188-4148
How much: From R$ 180 to R$ 300. It's possible to buy via this link

Finnish exhibition brings a refined design to Sao Paulo

Design is one of the biggest artistic expressions of Finland. Today, the Tomie Ohtake Institute open its doors to the Finnish Design Exhibition in São Paulo and aims to provide a complete overview of some of the most important works ever created in that country.

The exhibition, curated by Marianne Aav and support by the Finland's Embassy, brings more than 200 artworks, divided into five perspectives introducing from ancient artists to the young generation.

Among the highlights are the architect Eliel Saarinen, born 1873, and Maija Louekari, born almost a century later, in 1982.

There are plenty of objects such as: chairs, tissues, jars, and items released by Nokia through a mobile phone project. All about the history of design in the country, that lived its big momentum after the Second World War, due to the needs of industry and consumers.

Service
Where: Tomie Ohtake Institute — Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 201 — Pinheiros
When: March 11th to May 2nd. Tuesday to Sunday, from 11am till 8pm. 
Phone: (11) 2245-1900
How much:  For free

There are still available tickets for the Sao Paulo Indy 300

Anhembi Circuit F-Indy 2010. Address of the Sao Paulo Carnival every year

For those who haven't bought yet the ticket for the Sunday Indy race in Sao Paulo, there are still 30% of the 36.5 thousand tickets available.

The remaining tickets are from the sectors where the prices range from R$ 250 to R$ 500. Tickets can be purchased at the Sambódromo-Anhembi or on the website www.saopauloindy300.com.br/

About 70% of tickets have been sold and according to the event's organizers, the remaining ones are always sold few days before the race.

More expensive than in the U.S.
The tickets sold to the Anhembi's Circuit are more expensive than the races of the Indy Racing League in the U.S.

The price for the São Paulo racing costs twice more than the Indy 500 (most expensive one in the U.S.). In Indianapolis, the tickets cost from R$ 68 to R$ 255.

The street circuit of Saint Petersburg, Florida, which will be held on March 28th will cost between R$ 76 and R$ 187.

The circuit will be ready only tomorrow
The São Paulo street circuit (4.180 meters) which opens the 2010 season, will be ready tomorrow. The cars will be on the track on Saturday (March 13th) for the classification training. The race is on Sunday (March 14th) at 1pm.

[source: destak]

Related links:
Where to buy tickets for the Sao Paulo Indy 300
Virtual tour at the 2010 Indycar street circuit of Sao Paulo
Brazilian racer had the chance to speed up a F-Indy car inside Sao Paulo yesterday morningIndy Racing League open 2010 season in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo Indy Race 2010 will be at Sambodromo and Marginal do Tiete on March 2010. Have a look on the map!