CHAITEN — The volcanic eruption of 2008 almost obliterated the small town of Chaiten,…
A Review of ‘Carmen’ at the Municipal Theater of Santiago
SANTIAGO — Regardless of how spectacular the show would have been last night, I knew it would be a memorable experience. Carmen was the first opera I had ever seen. Despite its highlights, the Municipal Theater of Santiago had a more lasting impression. Originally inaugurated in 1857 during the presidency of Manuel Montt Torres, the [...]
Chile’s Natural History Museum to Reopen
SANTIAGO — The Natural History Museum is set to reopen its doors this Friday, May 18 following a 26-month closure to repair damaged caused by the 2010 earthquake. The structure of the main room on the first floor has been reinforced and the permanent exhibition Chile Biogeográfico has been renovated. The renovation was planned before [...]
‘Destino India’ exhibition at the Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda
Santiago’s Centro Cultural Palacio la Moneda has caught India fever and isn’t afraid to show it: from photographs and artefacts, to cinema and children’s activities, this Centro is spruced up and ready to go. So enough of shivering in your heating-less pad: grab your coat, hop onto the metro and bathe yourself in the warmth and [...]
Minister of Culture unveils activities for Chile’s ‘Dia del Teatro’
SANTIAGO – At noon on Tuesday May 8 the Minister of Culture, Luciano Cruz-Coke, unveiled the government-run activities and schemes scheduled to take place this week on and around the May 11: the ‘Día del Teatro’ (Chile’s yearly celebration of national theatre). The ‘Día del Teatro’ takes place on the birthday of the theatre director [...]
Nano Stern to perform in front of full house on Sunday May 6
SANTIAGO — On Sunday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m., Nano Stern will give a special concert at the “Teatro NESCAFÈ de las Artes“, celebrating his 5-year existence of successful solo music career. The entrance fee will include a remastered version of the first Album “Nano Stern“ (2006). Nano Stern is defnitely one of the most [...]
‘Botero Abu Ghraib’ Exhibit at the Museo de la Memoria
Step outside the bubbles that lather up into Santiago Centro, take a sharp turn into Quinta Normal, and you will be faced with the impressive, slick and ultra-modern facade of the city’s Museo de la Memoria. This is by far the most engrossing and beautiful cultural space I have come across in Santiago, crammed full [...]
Keeping Chileans Safe for 85 Years
SANTIAGO – On Friday, the Chilean Military Police (Carabineros) celebrated their 85th anniversary. President Sebastián Piñera, accompanied by First Lady Cecilia Morel and Interior Minister Rodrigo Hinzpeter, attended a ceremony in its honor. Also present at the ceremony were the presidents of the Senate, Camilo Escalona, and the Chamber of Deputies, Nicolás Monckenberg. Numerous other [...]
Low Rent Radio Live Interview with Erección Presidencial
ILC Radio’s LOW RENT RADIO program is proud to present the young grindcore punk artists Erección Presidencial – interviewed live in the studio tonight at 8pm until 10pm. Join hosts Sean Black and El Joe on their weekly attempt to enlighten the English-speaking populace of the happenings and players of the Chilean underground aggressive music [...]
Music Fans Prepare for Metal Fest in Santiago
SANTIAGO – Fans of heavy metal music will have a great weekend of entertainment this weekend at the event known as Chile Metal Fest. The festival will see some of the most renowned bands play over two days at Movistar Arena in Parque O’Higgins. The festival will include metal veterans such as Fear Factory, Anthrax, [...]
Film Review: Balada Triste de Trompeta
Whether down to the heady wafts of smog circling Santiago or due to Lastarria’s infectious hipster spirit, I somehow found myself feeling spontaneously settled in ‘El Biógrafo’ on a Saturday night. I watched nervously as the eerie faces of two clowns bounced into view and I began to witness Spanish director Álex de la Iglesia’s [...]