Informação: Regional Government presents documentary "Nos Baixos do Maranhão" in world première
The Government of the Azores promotes the world première of the documentary "Nos Baixos do Maranhão” (In the Lowlands of Maranhão), which addresses the Azorean cultural legacy and history of the settlement in this Brazilian state. The event will take place at the João José da Graça Public Library and Regional Archive on December 3 at 9 PM. This 40-minute docume... Mais >>

Informação: Allocation of support to infrastructures for cultural activities in 2015 and 2016 amounts to 250 thousand Euros
The Regional Government has provided 250 thousand Euros to the 2015 and 2016 applications for financial support under the Legal Scheme on the Support to Cultural Activities (RJAAC). This measure is aimed at the acquisition, remodelling, improvement, expansion and construction of infrastructures for cultural activities. The information was released in a notice published today in the Official Jour... Mais >>

Informação: Deadlines for applications to support infrastructures for cultural activities published today
The deadlines for submission of the 2015/2016 applications under the support measures for the acquisition, remodelling, improvement, expansion and construction of infrastructures for cultural activities (RJAAC) were published in the Official Journal today. According to a Regional Order issued by the Secretary for Education and Culture, the deadline for the 2015 applications ends on November 30 a... Mais >>

Informação: Performance highlighted in November schedule of Arquipélago - Contemporary Arts Centre
A cycle dedicated to Performance, under the curatorship of Mariana Brandão, is the main highlight of the November schedule of Arquipélago - Contemporary Arts Centre on the island of S. Miguel. The beginning of the November programming starts with "Out in Space," a performance by Dinis Machado that is divided into two parts: "Out in Space (cosmogony)," which translates into a time-to-one... Mais >>

Informação: Avelino Meneses highlights 11% increase in funding for investment in education, culture and sport in 2016
The Regional Secretary for Education and Culture highlighted today the overall increase of 11% of funds for investment in education, culture and sport in 2016. Avelino Meneses spoke at the end of a hearing at the Committee on Social Affair of the Legislative Assembly on the Plan and Budget proposals for 2016. He considered that this is "a positive proposal" insofar as it provides "a global invest... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Secretary for Education and Culture appointed juries of the Azores cultural prizes
The Regional Secretary for Culture and Education has appointed the juries of "Canto da Maia" Sculpture Pri, "Christiano Júnior” Photography Prize and "Ayres d'Aguiar" Cinema and Audiovisual Prize. The order was published today in the Official Journal. The jury of "Canto da Maia" Award is composed of Duarte Melo, member of the Regional Council of Culture, Álvaro Raposo França,... Mais >>

Informação: Pico Museum promotes presentation of Portuguese Joe documentary
The Pico Museum promotes the presentation of the Portuguese Joe documentary. The event will take place at the Auditorium of the Whaling Museum in Lajes do Pico next Thursday, October 29, at 9 PM; admission is free. This is a television documentary that portrays the life and adventures of a pioneer from Pico Island, José Silva - Joe Silvey in Canada. José Silva, the Portuguese Joe, was b... Mais >>

Informação: Arquipélago - Contemporary Arts Centre presents "A Horizon of Proximity"
The Arquipélago - Contemporary Arts Centre opens the exhibition featuring the António Cachola Collection on October 16 at 9:30 PM. The event also includes a musical performance by DJ Mr. Wolf and Tape as well as the screening of a video by João Pedro Gomes. Held under the title "A Horizon of Proximity: a topology told from the António Cachola Collection," the exhibition is cu... Mais >>

Informação: World Music Day celebrated in Angra do Heroísmo
The Government of the Azores joins the celebrations of the World Music Day, celebrated on October 1, with two concerts in Angra do Heroísmo. The "Sara Miguel 4Teto" group will perform at Tomás de Borba Basic Education and Secondary School at 12:30 PM. Organist Olga Lysa will perform a concert at Angra do Heroísmo Cathedral at 5:30 PM. The "Sara Miguel 4Teto" ensemble emerged from... Mais >>

Informação: Underwater Archaeological Park of Slavonia created on Flores
The Government of the Azores has created the Underwater Archaeological Park of Slavonia on the coast of Lajedo, municipality of Lajes das Flores; the legal document was published today in the Official Gazette. Approved in July during the statutory visit to the island of Flores, the Government's decision aims, among other aspects, to protect, preserve and disseminate the archaeological heritage, ... Mais >>