Literature

Book Fair

Always here in this space suggest some books, but with the event of the Book Fair of Porto Alegre has no way to stop a bit further into the rich history of this, which is one of the oldest in the country. Its first edition took place in 1955 and its founder was the journalist Say Marques, chief secretary of the Daily News. Inspired by a fair in Cinelandia visited in Rio de Janeiro, booksellers and publishers Marques convinced the city to attend the event. The goal was to popularize the book, moving the market and offering attractive discounts. At the time, libraries were considered elitist. Therefore, the motto of the founders of the first Book Fair was: If people do not come to the bookstore, the bookstore will bring to the people. The Customs House Square was a bustling place in Porto Alegre from 50 years and 400 000 inhabitants. And on November 16, 1955, was inaugurated on 1st Book Fair, with 14 wooden barracks installed around the monument to General Osorio. In the second edition of the event, began the autograph sessions. In the third, collections began to be sold by the system of installment credit. In 70 years, the Fair assumed the status of popular event, with the beginning of the cultural program. Since 1980, admitted the sale of used books. And in the 90s, won big backers, encouraged by national and state laws to encourage culture. The infrastructure has been expanded and modernized, the cultural events were consolidated and the Fair started getting big names in Brazilian and international publishing market. The biggest event of the literature, no doubt, in Porto Alegre between 30 October and 15 November, is the Book Fair. In 2009, in its 55th edition, was the writer Carlos Urbim patron.

The discounts are 20% on prices over the counter, which also remain in almost every bookstore in Porto Alegre, even after it ends. The baskets are special attractions worth mine and always find something good with small value. The schedule is intense in the surroundings of the Square of Customs, all with free admission. Porto Alegre and its residents are very lucky to have a fair like this.

Complete schedule http://www. feiradolivro-poa.com.br

Event

Mercosul Biennial

In its seventh edition, the Biennale together with the Book Fair, transforms Porto Alegre in a cultural center until November 29 with an intense and varied programming. The exhibition will bring together works from Brazil, Chile, Spain, Switzerland, Uruguay, Argentina, Czech Republic, Slovakia, United Kingdom, China, Sweden, Iran and Canada. In all, 19 works representing 25 artists. Designed by Argentine artist and adjunct curator Roberto Jacoby, the exhibition suggests art as a space for the projection of ideas. The event is to affirm the meaning and importance of artists as social actors and producers of constant criticism. The title of this issue, Scream and Listening, explores the multidirectional communication through various languages. The Biennial is organized into seven exhibitions, educational projects and includes a radio system and various cultural programs that will happen throughout the show, inside and outside the exhibition spaces. According to the Trustees-General, Victoria Noorthoorn and Camilo Yáñez, the event offers a range of methodologies and actions that demonstrate the diversity of approaches and functions that contemporary art shows. The event includes special participation of the following artists: Alejandra Prieto, Nicolas Rupcich, Antoni Abad, Cinthia Marcelle, Fabiana de Barros, Fernando da Silva Piao, Fernando Velazquez, Gustavo Marrone, Karina Peisajovich, Martin Kohout, Oto Hudec, Paul Matosic, Ran Huang, Shirin Sabahi, Terence Gower and Tina Willgren.

There are 13 projects that will be displayed only in the virtual environment. Info: www.bienalmercosul.art.br. See also the interventions on the Quayside.

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Music

Ivan Lins and Geraldo Flach /

Erasmo Carlos

The singer-songwriter Ivan Lins MPB is the pianist, composer and arranger Gerald Flach Porto Alegre on November 19th at the Theatre Bourbon Country. The Rio had his first hit with the song Magdalene and soon burst with Love is my country, never to despair and To Our Children, sung by him or by Elis Regina and Simon, its great interpreters. Since the musician gaucho also has recognized trajectory in the music scene, especially the instrumental area. With several albums recorded in Brazil and abroad, is one of the most distinguished musicians from the south. The presentation that makes the duo in Porto Alegre celebrates 40 years since they played together for the first time. Join Telentrega Show (51) 8401.0555

Also to wait in the same place on the 27th, the show's tremendum We were Carlos.

Total Cultural Walk

A Cultural Walk Shopping Total is scheduled for 14 and Nov. 21 presentations, respectively, of the family heal (Samba Rock) and Puppa Santana (MPB). The presentations take place on Saturdays at 16h, in Alameda Artists. In case of rain events are automatically canceled. The activities are carried out by the Nobel Bookstore / Pencil Café and has the support of the Municipal Department of Culture.

Exposure

The Gauchos Treetop

Plant in the Gasometer, the exhibition is a partnership between the Secretariat of the Special Cup prefecture and Gaucho Football Federation (FGF), sponsored by the Banrisul. Consisting of 24 panels, the exhibit features photos and texts in the history of the 18 World Cups held so far and already participate in the events of the gauchos. "This show is at the same time, a historical review of major characters and important facts of football gaucho and a projection of the impacts that the 2014 World Cup will be in town," emphasized the Vice-Mayor Jose Fortunati.

Besides counting the achievements of the great teams and players like trajectory Alcindo (1966), Everaldo (1970), and Valdomiro Carpegiani (1974), Baptist and Hawk (1982), the exhibition displays still images and reports on the participation of the city of Porto Gay World Cup in 1950, when he received two matches in the tournament.