Antiques Fairs in Rio

Praca Santos Dumont Antiques Fair opens its doors to the public on August 2. The traditional fair of Praca Quinze is re-created at Praca Santos Dumont, with more than 50 stalls selling art-nouveau and art-deco pieces, furniture, porcelain, ivory, crystal, silverware and rugs. The fair is open from 9 am to 5 pm at the Jardim Botanico in front of Hipodromo do Jockey Club Brasileiro.



Also, the traditional antiques fair around the Market Tower in Praca Quinze de Novembro specializes in art-nouveau and art-deco objects, porcelain, crystal and silverware. 9 am-6 pm. Shopping Cassino Atlantico offers an air-conditioned antiques market on three floors, with a wide variety of porcelain, crystal and ivory items, sculptures, blown glass, costumes, jewelry and art books. The fair is open from 11 am- to 7 pm at Ave. Atlantica 4-240.

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2009 Volleyball Grand Prix in Rio

The FIVB announced the official match schedule for the upcoming 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix in July and August. The first match of the tournament kicks off in Brazil on the morning of July 31, with the hosts taking on Puerto Rico.

Marquee matchups of the 17th edition of the FIVB’s annual competition include World No. 1 Brazil vs. World No. 2 USA on August 2 in Rio de Janeiro, and No. 5 China vs. Brazil on August 9 in Macau, with the final scheduled for August 23 in Tokyo, Japan.

The three preliminary-round weekends are set for July 31 to August 16. Each of the 12 teams to qualify for the tournament will play nine preliminary-round matches for a total of 54 matches.

The final round runs through August 19-23 in Tokyo. The best five teams after the preliminary rounds as well as host country Japan will qualify. A round-robin system will be played, with 15 matches in total, to decide the 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix champion.

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INTERNATIONAL VEGAN FESTIVAL

You don't have to be a vegan to enjoy the tasty offerings of the International Vegan Festival on July 22nd. Head to Rio's university, PUC, for talks, workshops and stalls selling exotic, interesting food that is also good for the waistline.

From the festival's website: "After so many years of ideals of 'peace and love', 'gender and ethnic equality', ‘freedom of speech' and 'respect for nature' we still crawl on, delegating to others the task of bringing about lasting, real changes. By changing our life style we can play a vital role in the construction of the better world we all want, where the white dove of peace can rest her tired feet."

Come to know the vegan life style and take the reins of your life in your own hands:
be the change you want to see in the world

In the heart of the biggest urban forest of the world in one of the pleasantest places in Rio de Janeiro, amongst little monkeys and centenary trees, by the banks of a murmuring stream:

:: Conferences, meetings, workshops and seminars with speakers from all over the world
:: Vegan nutrition and cooking classes with national and international chefs
:: Talks on impact of a meat-centered diet on humans, animals and the Planet
:: Art and music
:: Mouth-watering food
:: Fair, ethical and sustainable trade
:: Living Design Open Market
:: Pre and post Festival tours to wonderful places

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ANIMA MUNDI 2009

Anima Mundi opens its door for all animation fans July 10th.

Animation aficionados make a beeline for Anima Mundi, a ten-day Brazilian festival covering everything to do with the genre. Enjoy screenings and exhibitions, join workshops at venues across Rio de Janeiro and look out for luminaries of the animation world.

A special studio is opened to the public for the festival and there is also an internet animation competition. After the Rio de Janeiro event, the festival moves on to São Paulo.

For more info visit www.animamundi.com.br

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Feira do Rio Antigo

Starting Saturday July 4, Rio Antigo welcomes visitors from all around the world for its traditional monthly feira.

Every first Saturday of the month, the Rua do Lavradio transforms into an antiques market - the Feira do Rio Antigo. Shoppers browse through around 100 stalls, and bars and restaurants extend their tables and chairs onto the pavement.

The afternoon carries on with live bands playing Samba and Choro.

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RIO DE JANEIRO CITY MARATHON

Starting June 29th, the Rio de janeiro open city marathon welcomes runners from all around the globe for its 2009 edition. Choose between the 21km half marathon or the 42km race and experience an amazing athletic adventure in one of the world's most welcoming spots.

Online registration is available for all competitors at http://www.maratonadorio.com.br/.

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Part of Brazilian folklore, June bonfire festivals occur at squares, clubs, schools and churches with a mock country wedding by light of bonfires. These festivals center on feasts of St. Anthony (June 13), St. John (June 24) and St. Peter (June 29).

This is a New World twist on an old European tradition. In Mediterranean countries, the Fiesta de San Juan (Saint John) falls on the summer solstice, and is celebrated with bonfires. The party city of Rio extends this June festival to include Saint Anthony and Saint Peter as well.

On three separate evenings, in private homes and clubs right across Rio, in the streets, squares and public places, stalls are set out to resemble village market places and are decorated with streamers and lanterns.

Against the glow of bonfires there is much dancing, eating and drinking. In mock weddings, couples follow the old tradition of leaping the flames. All this takes place against a fairly continuous crackle and flash of fireworks.

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