SANTIAGO — Once again, Chilean students have taken to the streets to protest the…
February 27, 2010 from Los Ángeles
LOS ÁNGELES – Another memory of February 27, 2010. This time from Sebastián Sölter, who was in Los Ángeles at the time. If you have a story of your own you would like to share, please let us know. Leave a comment below, or email to editor@ilovechile.cl Friday, a perfect day. A lot of my projects [...]
Chile’s Earthquake from Concepción
Editor’s Note: Rod “Alley’Gator” Hunrichse is our correspondent from the Bio Bio region, giving us regular updates from the areas of Concepción, Chillan, Los Ángeles and surrounds. This is what he wrote at the time of the quake and the days following. We will be talking to Rod later today to get an update on the [...]
Government reconstruction committee meets in Talcahuano
TALCAHUANO – Monday February 27th will mark two years since the 8.8 magnitude earthquake which caused extensive damage throughout Chile. Today an inter-ministerial committee headed by President Sebastián Piñera has gathered in Talcahuano to discuss progress and future planning for the reconstruction of the country. Talcahuano is the neighboring city to Concepción. The port cities [...]
Region VIII Weekly News, February 2, 2012
By Rod “Alley’Gator” Hunrichse, who brings you the news from the Bio Bio region (Region VIII – Concepción, Chillan, Los Ángeles) every week Events to go to: Arts and crafts Fair finishes, Viva Dichato Saturday, Santa Juana Week XLVIII Feria Arte Popular (48th Arts and Crafts Fair) This is the last weekend of the Fair, [...]
Region VIII Weekly News, January 25, 2012
Every week, Rod “Alley’Gator” Hunrichse bring news from the VIII (8th) Bio Bio Region. Includes Concepción, Chillán, Los Ángeles and Talcahuano. News on cultures, music, sports and events. Arts and crafts Fair, Closing of Symphonic Orchestra with Congreso Feel free to attend the International Popular Art Fair in Parque Ecuador, Concepción, a must-see and also a [...]
Region VIII Weekly News- January 19, 2012
by Rod “Alley’Gator” Hurichse Free amphitheater, arts and crafts fair, “Young Talents” Friday 20: LXVIII Fair of Popular Art opens The famous Concepción Fair of Popular Art, where everything is on sale, starts its 48th version Friday, January 20, and runs for about three weeks – a free panorama for the whole family! There will [...]
Region VIII Weekly News
By Rod “Alley’Gator” Hurichse HEADLINES Summer Theater begins at UCSC, UBB, Artistas del Acero A lots of theater options are available in January in Region VIII: 1) Universidad Católica de la Santisima Concepción began its Theater Season with discount prices for famous plays (up to CLP$ 3000) and an entire week of choices next to [...]
Region VIII Weekly Report for Decemeber 29 2011
* Go-to: Region VIII Fireworks Shows for New Year 2012 New Year 2011 in Talcahuano by Sergio Benítez Talcahuano Mayor Gastón Saavedra, announced the show will start with a musical performance, by a tropical group from 23:00 hours. The theme will be ‘Talcahuano relives like a phoenix’, consisting of explosives with diameters from 2 to [...]
Region VIII Weekly News: August 18
by Rodrigo “Alley’Gator” Hunrichse RATA BLANCA in Concepción Argentinian Rock Band Rata Blanca (White Rat), will perform in Concepción this Friday. Several well-known rock bands from the 80′s and earlier are performing in the VIII Region in the coming weeks. There is a high demand for legendary performers. This band, Rata Blanca, is White Metal [...]
Region VIII Weekly News: August 4
Go-To: Salfatemania tour in Concepción Juan Andrés Salfate is the authority on the paranormal, UFOs conspiracies, vintage cinema and everything freak. The former host of Rock and Pop TV’s Maldita Sea earned his reputation introducing low-budget gore movies to a youth audience, and is still followed by many. He is currently on several programs on [...]