EVENTS

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Check out upcoming events at Teatro Solis & Auditorio Nacional Dra. Adela Reta.

Get tickets for events from Abitab or tickantel!

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The Hotel Cottage in Carrasco is once again offering the Festival of Food!

Make your reservation for any of the nights before 10th March and obtain a special discount of 20%

For questions or reservations: 
Reservas@Hotelcottage.com.uy
2600 1111
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Heritage Weekend is a weekend when specific buildings/museums/sites are open to the public.  Most of the buildings would not otherwise be open to the public or during the weekend may include to access to back-of-house areas. The buildings include unique examples of architecture through the ages and gives people the chance to discover why some Uruguayans sites deserve the distinction of Unesco rankings.


Heritage Weekend this year is on 1st and 2nd October.  



You can find more information out on the Uruguay Natural website or Facebook page.


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Save the date...the Marine Corps Ball will be on 15 October 2016!

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Currently running from 8th-26th June is the 15th Annual Wine Fair at Géant Parque Roosevelt and Geant Nuevocentro.  Enjoy!





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Just a reminder that the food festival in Carrasco is on 30 April from 12-8pm.  If you don't want to miss out on events happening in and around Montevideo you can sign up to follow the events section on the Ask Annette Facebook page here - you can also find out more about the food festival there.



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On Sunday April 24th at 9am at Plaza Virgilio (Punta Gorda, Montevideo) there will be an Anzac Day ceremony.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  RSVP here.


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Monday 29 February is the start of the the 2nd Shakespeare festival in Uruguay!  The 2016 edition includes plays for adults and children, some of them involving renowned British Actor George Irving.  For more information you can visit the Facebook page or the website (see links below).  Unfortunately all the information is in Spanish, so for all the Ask Annette non-Spanish speaking readers - good luck!

Shakespeare Festival Uruguay:

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Have you ever heard of a Food Truck Festival in Uruguay?

There is a Food Truck Festival on Sunday 28 February in Montevideo!  Sounds like a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon.  More information on Facebook :)


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The Montevideo Players Society is kicking off their 2016 activities with a SUMMER QUIZ!!  

To be held on THURSDAY 28 January 9pm at the Neil Fairless Centre. 
Tickets - $ 350
Members - $ 250
Get your team of up to 5 organised and book a table through  montevideoplayers@gmail.com indicating your team's name and who is in it.
Once they confirm your booking, you go to any Red Pagos branch within the 48 hrs and pay the tickets amount into their "colectivo" N° 44275.

The deposit must be made in the name of the person who booked the table. Otherwise, payment cannot be traced.

PLEASE NOTE! - To allow proper planning/catering they will only accept bookings till Wednesday 27/Jan at midday.

Capacity is limited, so if you drop in on the night, chances are you'll be left out.

If you don't have a team, just let them know and they'll fit you into one.

Doors will open at 8:30 PM sharp and not before and tables will be drawn as each team arrives.

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Family friendly events all weekend 17/18 October in Prado:  check it out here.


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Blueberry picking in November...



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Are the Rolling Stones performing a concert in Uruguay?

Yes they have finally confirmed!  The Rolling Stones are performing a concert in Montevideo on 16 February 2016.  You can follow them and get updates via the Facebook page.  Mark your calendars :)

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When is Expo Prado 2015?

Expo Prado is on again this year from 9-20 September.  An event not to be missed, whether for adults or kids - it is a great day out!  You can even stay into the evening and have dinner at one of the many awesome restaurants within the expo.  Last year we enjoyed wandering around the expo and looking at all the animals as well as sitting and watching some of the horse events in the main arena.   I will be heading back this year with my family :)










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When is the next production at The British Schools?

Tickets are on sale for the latest British Schools production that shows from 2-6 September...get in quick, it is only on for 1 week and tickets are selling fast!

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When is the next Quiz Night at The Montevideo Players Society?

The neat Montevideo Players Society QUIZ NIGHT will be held 9pm Friday 28 August at the Neil Fairless Centre. 
Tickets - $ 350
Members - $ 250
Get your team of up to 5 organised and book a table through montevideoplayers@gmail.com indicating your team's name and who is in it.
Once The Players Society confirms your booking, you go to any Red Pagos branch within 48 hrs and pay for the tickets into their account: "colectivo" N° 44275.  The deposit must be made in the name of the person who booked the table. Otherwise, payment cannot be traced.
PLEASE NOTE! - To allow proper planning/catering they will only accept bookings till midday Wednesday 26 August.  Capacity is limited, so if you drop in on the night, chances are you'll be left out.
If you don't have a team, just let them know and they will fit you into one.  Doors will open at 8:30 PM sharp and not before and tables will be drawn as each team arrives.

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When is the next Design Fair in Montevideo?

Mark your calendars...

The next 'Feria Maxima De Diseno' is on 14 August in Carrasco.  The Feria Maxima De Diseno is a design fair offering the latest trends, innovation, art and creativity - it is also a platform for companies, brands and designers.

This coming fair there will be decor, jewellery, footwear, beauty products and for the little ones there will be an exclusive Kids Place stand!

Come to discover the new collections and enjoy some time with friends with good music, tasting, raffles, presentations of new products and 20% off with Santander credit cards/debit cards on all stands.




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The Grupo del Arte - Rusia en Uruguay with the support of Russian Embassy in Uruguay invites you to a day of Russia in the old city!


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The Montevideo Players are very glad to announce the next Tongue in Cheek production of

FUNNY LADIES

The finest selection of British humour, in the style of the very successful Brumour, but this time the ladies take the stage!
At the Neil Fairless Centre, in the PUB!!
At 21:00.

JUNE
TUESDAY 16TH
WEDNESDAY 17TH
THURSDAY 18TH
FRIDAY 19TH
SATURDAY 20TH

ONLY 28 SEATS PER SHOW!!
So book NOW and don't miss your chance!



TICKETS:
Adults - $ 250.-
Students & OAP's - $ 125.-
Members - FREE!
SPECIAL OFFER FOR STUDENTS - ONLY FOR TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY PERFORMANCES - Groups of 10 or more (including the teacher!) pay only $ 100.- each!

Bookings exclusively through:  montevideoplayers@gmail.com

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The Montevideo Players Society's show:

THE FULL MONTY

A brilliant comedy by Simon Beaufoy.   Directed by Maru Sus.

At 9:00 pm, at the Neil Fairless Centre, Acevedo Diaz 2324.
Not suitable for under 15s. Nudity on stage.

SHOWS IN MAY:
Wednesday 13th 
Thursday 14th 
Friday 15th 
Thursday 21st
Friday 22nd 
Saturday 23rd 
Wednesday 27th 
Thursday 28th
Friday 29th

TICKETS:
Adults - $ 250.-
Students & OAP's - $ 125.-
Members - FREE!
SPECIAL OFFER - ONLY FOR WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY PERFORMANCES - Groups of 10 or more (including the teacher!) pay only $ 100.- each!

Email for more information:  montevideoplayers6@gmail.com
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The Association of Argentinian Woman is hosting a fair for people to buy and sell 2nd hand goods on 23 May 11am-4pm:
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Mother's Day expo/fair at Belmont House





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Multi-Family Yard Sale
  • Saturday 9 May 10am-2pm
  • Calle 6 de abril 1293, Carrasco (close to Hotel Riviera, two-story white house)
  • Clothes (women’s, men’s, boy’s), baby items, furniture, exercise equipment, Christmas tree, glass, fish tank, piano keyboard, computer chairs, freezer, lawn furniture, and lots more.
  • Please come and/or invite your friends



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Apple picking today and tomorrow:


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This year we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the infamous Battle of Gallipoli, and in what has become known as ANZAC Day.
On Friday April 24th at 18:00 at the Navy Museum there will be a ceremonial event with the presence of national and diplomatic authorities.
And on April 25, at dawn, we will hold a simple, traditional ceremony that commemorates this day in Australia and New Zealand.
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There is a festival of food at Hotel Cottage in Carrasco, each month until November 2015:



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