Taking photos with a Lomo

This one is for the photography lovers. The Lomography Pop Up Store Rio de Janeiro has been organizing lomographic hang outs every Sunday. It’s as if you were going to make a test drive of those tiny and cute cameras.

You pay R$10,00, choose your camera, get some tips with the guys at the store and than go out taking pictures for 2 hours! But first you have to send an email to confirm your enrollment. (loja@lomography.com.br) The next hang outs will be on the 13.11, 20.11 and 27.11, so hurry up, send your email soon cause the vacancies end quickly.

Address: R. Visconde de Pirajá, 365 (inside the Farm Store) – Ipanema
More info: http://www.facebook.com/Lomographyrio?sk=events

outlets

This one is for the shopaholics!

A friend of mine has given me this tip and I’m giving it to you. It’s a report at Veja Rio that contains 30 amazing places for you to go shopping without spending too much. The brands are some of the best in Rio and all of them are so damn fashion! I know you love it! Here you are some of them:

– OFF ANIMALE
With two locations in the city, the brand works with pieces from the previous collections – discount of 50% in every item.
Avenida Ataulfo ​​de Paiva, 135 – store 104, Leblon, tel. 2239-2732.
Botafogo Praia Shopping, Praia de Botafogo, 400 – 308 and 309 stores, Botafogo, tel. 2237-9447.

– AVIATOR
The brand offers up to 60% discount on parts of the passed collection in two shops: Shopping Nova América and another in Iguatemi.
Shopping Iguatemi, tel. 2576-7376
Shopping Nova America, tel. 2583-1035

– CAVENDISH
The brand is renowned for its charming and well-finished creations and its highly cost-benefit. In Copacabana’s off store. Discounts from 40 to 70%.
Rua Santa Clara, 75 – 1001, Copacabana, tel. 2256-5826. 10h/19h (Mon.-Fri.) and 10h/14h (Sat.).

– OFF ELLE ET LUI
For men, the traditional polo shirts and sweaters and for the girls, shorts, knitpants and dresses – all the past collections of the brand. Discounts from 50%, reaching up to 75% reduction.
Rua Barata Ribeiro, 739, Store B, Copacabana, tel. 2549-7448. 9h15/19h (Mon.-Fri.) 9h15/14h and (Sat.).

– IND
Pretty and cheap jeans. IND manufactures models for brands like LeeLoo, Maria Bonita, Mariazinha, Isabella Capeto, Farm and Sacada, but sells the pants without the labels known, of course. The prices offset: pants from R$ 69.00 to $ 99.00. And they make repairs and adjustments, if necessary.
Rua Chaves Faria, 364, São Cristóvão, tel. 2589-7738 and 3860-5017. 9h/18h (Mon.-Fri.) 9h/14h and (Sat.).

– MARIA FILÓ
The young, fashion and romantic Maria Filó store also has off. Dresses, skirts, shorts, tshirts and accessories from the past collections with discounts up to 60%.
Rua Santa Clara, 46, Shop A, Copacabana, tel. 2255-2121. 9h/20h (Mon.-Fri.) 9h/18h and (Sat.).

– SALINAS OFF
Bikinis, swimsuits, clothes and accessories from the last collections – from 30 to 50% discount. The store also sells separate units, which may be interesting for those who weardifferent sizes of bras and panties.
Shopping Downtown, tel. 2491-1858. 10h/22h (Mon. to Sat.) and 15h/21h (Sun.).

To read the whole thing go to Veja Rio website.

this Saturday is bargain day

Every fisrt Saturday of the month in Lapa: Mercado Mistureba. It is the coolest fashion fair in Rio, with more than 40 new designers. And great news! On the other Saturdays, the fair takes place at the Bar Emporio, in Ipanema.

It is a great place to find bikinis, cute dresses and necklaces, purses in leather or denim, to go out at night or to the day-by-day… And what’s best, everything for less than R$50,

Where to go: Choperia Brazooka
R. Mem de Sá, 70 – Lapa. from 11am to 6pm

Hey you! We haven’t finished. There’s Lavradio’s Fair, that also happens at the first Sat of the month. This one takes place in all the extension of Rua do Lavradio from 10am to 7pm. It is an antiquarian, a secondhand shop and you’ll find loads of things, such as decoration, accessories, fashion, toys, books, and so on.

For the market is not only about shopping – there’s always live music in the street, especially choro and samba, sometimes drama and dance, usually in the afternoon. And all the bars and restaurants around put tables in the outdoors, the atmosphere is of joy and party, not to mention the surrounds: the charming old Rio.

Havaianas

Havaianas is the ultimate footwear to parade in carioca beaches . These rubber sandals almost stick in your feet, ’cause you don’t want to wear anything else anymore. It’s cheap, stylish and comfortable.

It is really easy to find a pair of them, they are sold all over the city: in supermarkets, bakeries, pharmacies and fashion stores. Prices differ a lot depending on the model and also on the place where you buy them – the official stores are always the most expensive. 

 Here you go a list of places I think stand out as selling points with wider selections and the best prices:

Kikarnes
R. Visconde de Pirajá 224 – Ipanema 2523-3625. A small supermarket with a big selection of Havaianas.

MG Bazar
R. Figueiredo de Magalhães 414 – Copacabana 2548-1664. Probably the most well stocked Havaiana store in Rio de Janeiro.

There are other two locations that I cant list right now but as soon as I get the adress, you’ll have them all. One of them is at Leblon, close to Shopping Leblon, the other is at Ipanema, at Farme de Amoedo St.

Bauernfest – Petrópolis

In winter, the good thing is go up to the mountains and spend a weekend in Petropolis. It is a small and charming city very close to Rio.

 

For those who enjoy a cold weather, the city offers chalets and restaurants of the highest quality. In addition, the city has a rich historical past. The tour is varied: the Imperial Museum, which was the summer residence of Dom Pedro II in the past, Ipiranga’s House, a 18th century house with a beautiful garden and a great restaurant – Bordeaux, the house of Santos Dumont and the Quitandinha Palace, an imposing building built in the fifties with the intention of being a hotel and a casino, among many others. It is a lovely city!

 

And now in June Petropolis gains one more attraction, Bauernfest – the German settler party – which started yesterday (06/22), and is in its 22nd edition this year. The event features performances of folk dances, typical bands, choirs, orchestras, film festival, exhibitions, among other attractions. And what’s best is the typical German food. Apfelstrudel (apple pie), Sauerkraut, Kartoffelsalat (potato salad), everything is delicious – and fattening!

For those who enjoy beer, this edition will be the inauguration of the Espaço Cervejaria Bohemia, celebrating the return of manufacturing to the city.

 

 

 

Atelier Brigadeiro Carioca

My friend Julia gave this amazing tip on her blog. The place is called Atelier Brigadeiro Carioca. It is a  shop in Lapa that has a friendly atmosphere and more than 30 flavors of Brigadeiro. There are also  cakes, pies, pudding, coffee… She recommends the white brigadeiro with Nutella. Check out the store:

Rua do Resende, 11- Lapa
Mon-Fri   7am-6pm (and every first Saturday of the month)
http://www.atelierbrigadeirocarioca.com.br/

 

 

Minha amiga Julia deu essa dica ótima no blog dela: o Atelier Brigadeiro Carioca. A loja fica na Lapa, tem um ambiente agradável e possui mais de 30 sabores de brigadeiro. Além disso, há também bolos, tortas, pudim, café quentinho, salgados. Ela recomenda o brigadeiro Branco com Nutella. Vale a pena conferir a loja: 

Rua do Resende, número 11 – Lapa 
Funcionamento: de segunda a sexta das 7h às 18h (e todo primeiro sábado do mês)

 

 

Instituto Moreira Salles

IMS is a very pleasant place frequented mainly by intellectuals. it counts always with very interesting exhibitions and screenings. Photography, literature, cinema and fine arts are its main attractions.

For photo enthusiasts, there’ll be next Sunday this opening of the exhibition Extremes: photographs in the collection of the Maison Européenne de la Photographie – Paris. It’s a partnership of The Institute with the MaisonEuropéenne de la Photographie. The exhibit brings together 115 images that represent extremes of history: societies, individuals and behavior over the past 65 years, all recorded by the lenses of big names in world photography.

Open Tue-Fri 1pm-8pm / Sat-Sun 11am-8pm
WiFi access
Free parking
Access to people with special needs

Rua Marquês de São Vicente, 476, Gávea

How to get there by bus?

– 158 – Central-Gávea (if you’re around Tiradentes Boulevard, Flamengo beach, or Botafogo metro station)

– 170 – Rodoviária-Gávea (if you’re in the city centre, largo do Machado, or Botafogo metro station)

– 592 – Leme-São Conrado (if you’re near shopping centre Rio Sul, or Botafogo metro sation)

– 593 – Leme-Gávea (if you’re in Copacabana, Ipanema or Leblon)

World Press Photo 2011

CAIXA CULTURAL Rio de Janeiro has until June 19, the exhibition World Press Photo (WPP), the most important exhibition of photojournalism, sponsored by the Dutch organization of the same name. 177 photos are displayed, divided into single and series of photos in the following categories: General News, Featured News, People and News, Sports, Current Affairs, Daily Life, Portraits, Arts and Entertainment and Nature.

The 54th edition of the show can be seen as a retrospective of the most outstanding events of 2010, a portrait of what happened in the world, politics, economy, sports, culture and nature, with the presence of 55 photographers of 23 nationalities.

The jury chose the photographer Jodi Bieber, South Africa, as the winner of this edition. The portrayal of Bibi Aisha – the Afghan who had his nose cut off to leave the house escaped from her husband – also won first place in category Pictures. The image, photographed for Time magazine, was featured on the cover of the August 9, 2010 the U.S. publication.

Free entry
Tue-Sun 10am-10pm
Av. Almirante Barroso, 25 – Centro
Rio de janeiro – RJ

Morro da Urca

Many people think that the only way to get to Pão de Açúcar is by the cable car, though there’s this track that leads to the Morro da Urca, the first of the two hills, which is really worth.

It is a light trail, mostly flat, with not many obstacles. And even if you’re not a sporty person or is not used to such a thing, it is possible to do it. I suggest that you go with someone that already knows the place, all the tracks and tricks.  iBut if you’re in town just for a few days and don’t know anybody, there are many groups of people during the weekend walking up and down the trail. So, you just need to follow one of them.

The walk is only one of the ways to get to the top of the hill. You can also make the track of the Sugar Loaf Costão, which has a climbing about 15 meters, not difficult,  or, if you orefer something more radical, there are other ways such as climbing or abseiling wall. For these programs, I recommend searching for someone specialized.

Now it’s time to get down. You can take the same path or the cable car, which is a great experience too.

The last tips are: take enough water with you; sunscreen is very important as well.

It’s for free, it takes more or less one hour, it’s worth.

Lost and starving in Copacabana

You’re in Copacabana and want to find something good to eat?

So, let’s start with Cervantes. This is definitely a must! They’re famous for its sandwiches which are very, very  stuffed, and there are so many options that it is a difficult issue to choose between all of them. It is a great option for you who is coming back from a night out, ’cause it’s open all night long. Tue-Sun, 12pm-4am. http://www.restaurantecervantes.com.br/

Rua Barata Ribeiro, 7 ljB  – Copacabana

Next stop, Pavão Azul. It’s a informal bar, in a very brasilian style. Their tidbits made them very famous and it’s a good deal to get there early to get a table and better service. You should try the pataniscas de bacalhau, made of codfish, also, the pastéis de camarão (shrimp). And don’t forget the beer, stupidly cold, as we usually say here. Tue-Sun 16pm-12am.

 Rua Barata Ribeiro, 348 ljB – Copacabana

The last, but not least, for today is Toca do Siri. If your loonking for typical brasilian food it is a good place to go. Delicious dishes, good service and, A-HA, caipirinhas! Casquinha de siri (crab), caldo de sururu (mussels), and of course, the acarajé, that’s the good request.

Rua Raul Pompéia, 6 – Copacabana