Literature

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Film Criticism in Porto Alegre in 1960's - The work is Fatimarlei Lunardelli - UFRGS Publishing, 160 pages U.S. $ 21.00 - and is the result of his doctoral research. The book retrieves the most effervescent period of film criticism in Rio Grande do Sul, starring names like PF Gastal, Humberto Didonet Eneas de Souza, Hiron Goidanich, Helio Nascimento, Luiz Carlos Merten, TUIO Becker Barros and Jefferson, among others. 66 Film magazine, the disputes between the "old" and "new" criticism, film society movement and the influence of philosophy are some of the aspects.

Website

www.lol.com.br - Literature Study online, with a beautiful view is what is proposed this web page. It presents the various literary movements in Brazil and Portugal, and you can download works, some required reading for college entrance exams, and read comments about them. There are lessons in grammar and writing, tips on books, movies and CDs Another highlight is the section of the site Talent, a space for the Internet to advertise their texts.

Arts

(All with free admission)

- Seats in Transition: the exhibition, the artist Lilian Gomes Santos, is open until February 27, Monday to Friday, 9am to 12pm and from 14pm to 18pm, Saturdays from 13h to 17h Location: Basement of City Hall.

- All or nothing: also by 27 February, the show can be seen Monty artist Joubert Vidor. Visits can be made from Monday to Friday, 9am to 12pm and from 14pm to 18pm, Saturdays from 13h to 17h Location: City Hall - Room Source.

- Just Drawings: exhibition comprised works of art galleries Aldo Locatelli and Ruben Berta dating from the early twentieth century until today. Produced by artists from different generations, the works reveal how the design matrix, with urban landscapes, social themes, portraits and studies - prepared under different influences from academicism, art nouveau, expressionism, abstract expressionism to contemporary production. Monday to Friday from 9am to 12pm and from 13:30 to 18h, Saturday 13h to 17h Location: City Hall - Room Aldo Locatelli.

Other

- Digital Living Room Collection - Museum Joaquim José Felizardo - John Alfred, 582 - Lower City.

Opportunity to delve into the history of Porto Alegre, through about 6000 photos of Fototeca Sioma Breitman.

- Guided Tours - Project Voices of the Market - and guided by four actors who take visitors to meet the Public Market of Porto Alegre. The visit is divided into charts, each showing different aspects of the market, its products, its history and tradition. In these charts, actors interpret characters that represent the main groups of trainers and City Market. Schedule in advance: (51) 32250793

- Night at the Museum - Guided visits to the exhibition Urban Transformations - Porto Alegre for the Montaury Loureiro. Opening hours: from 19h to 21h Location: Joaquim Jose Museum Felizardo. Schedule in advance. Information: (51) 32282788

Theater

Project Quinta Alegre - February - Theatre of Bourbon Country Av Tulio de Rose, No. 80 - 301 A SUC

Always held on Thursday, the project takes to the stage two comedians selected from the top names in country humor Driving all the performances in the role of master of ceremonies and playing various characters, is the comedian Gaucho Andre Daniels, known for the character Skinny Bonfa. He is one of the creators and responsible for the project. Among the confirmed guests for the first half are Agildo Ribeiro and Marcelo Mansfield, Ilana Kaplan and Octavio Mendes, Nelson Freitas, Paulo Silvino and Angela Dip and Diogo Portugal. On February 11 the activity with the presence of Katiuscia songbird (Lady Kate) and Ataíde Arcoverde (sausage).

Photo: Emir Penna

RL: The presentation of the Brazilian rock diva is scheduled for 12th and March 13th, also at the Theatre Bourbon Country. Special Theatro São Pedro

Petropar Musical - is a project of free admission at the Foyer Noble Theatro São Pedro, on a regular basis for over 20 years. Happens on Wednesdays useful, at 12:30, giving recitals with duration of 45 minutes. The project, initially dedicated to classical music, tears eventually presents recitals, jazz and mpb.

Special Theatro São Pedro

St. Peter's Memorial Theater - A space in the basement of the theater, which was completely refurbished and houses a cultural exhibition containing a ransom photographic and journalistic Theatro São Pedro. More than a careful selection of pictures and newspaper articles, is the portrait of a real show started in 1858 when for the first time, opened the velvet curtains of the playhouse.

Vegetarian Restaurants

Mantra Restaurant - San Antonio Street, 372 - Good End. The dishes follow the line-Indian vegetarian. Lunch, served from 12pm to 14:30, includes dessert and juice and goes for $ 10.00. The site also functions as a cultural evening subject. Information by phone: 3395-2266.

Zhong Guo Wei - Chinese Vegetarian Restaurant - Rua Ramiro Barcelos 2099. The house serves dishes of Chinese cuisine, without using any type of meat replaced by soy. It runs from 3rd to Sunday, from 11:30 to 14:30. Information by phone: 3331-7915.