Colon Theater re-opening delayed
Oct 12, 2007 | 12:31 pm
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Colon Theater re-opening delayed
Local news is reporting that the masterplan renovation of the Teatro Colon is behind schedule, and the re-opening will not make the deadline of early 2008 that was to match the celebrations of the Centennial of Buenos Aires.
It now appears that the theater will only re-open in late 2008. I will post further updates as I receive more information.
It now appears that the theater will only re-open in late 2008. I will post further updates as I receive more information.
Nov 7, 2007 | 1:09 pm
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"Las visitas guiadas se encuentran suspendidas por los trabajos de restauracin y actualizacin tecnolgica que se estn realizando en el Teatro."
Which according to babelfish means that the guided tours are suspended.
I suppose now I'll have an excuse to return though.
Nov 10, 2007 | 1:08 pm
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Unfortunately the website says:
"Las visitas guiadas se encuentran suspendidas por los trabajos de restauracin y actualizacin tecnolgica que se estn realizando en el Teatro."
Which according to babelfish means that the guided tours are suspended.
I suppose now I'll have an excuse to return though.
"Las visitas guiadas se encuentran suspendidas por los trabajos de restauracin y actualizacin tecnolgica que se estn realizando en el Teatro."
Which according to babelfish means that the guided tours are suspended.
I suppose now I'll have an excuse to return though.
Nov 10, 2007 | 2:19 pm
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As far as I know the tours have also been suspended... but it never hurts to ask.
Nov 25, 2007 | 12:15 pm
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Local news is reporting that the masterplan renovation of the Teatro Colon is behind schedule, and the re-opening will not make the deadline of early 2008 that was to match the celebrations of the Centennial of Buenos Aires.
It now appears that the theater will only re-open in late 2008. I will post further updates as I receive more information.
It now appears that the theater will only re-open in late 2008. I will post further updates as I receive more information.
Have you received any further update on the re-opening of the Teatro Colon? I reached out to the press contact email address as listed on the website, but have yet to receive a response. Any direction you can give on this would be most appreciated. I work for ShermansTravel (www.shermanstravel.com), and for our magazine (Sherman's Travel magazine) we actually wanted to do a short piece on the reopening of the theatre, for our Spring issue, but if it's going to be delayed until the end of 2008, that poses somewhat of a timing issue.
Please provide any updates you may have as well as any contact names I may be able to turn to for further advice/direction.
Thanks in advance. If you can address this ASAP, that would be great.
Nov 25, 2007 | 12:46 pm
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Are there any new updates on the re-opening date of the Teatro Colon? I sent an email through the website but received no response. I work for a travel magazine, and we were interested in doing a short write-up on the re-opening, to coincide with our Spring issue, but if the renovation will not be done until the end of 2008, the timing will be totally off. If someone could give me any kind of local news update QUICKLY, I would really appreciate it. Thanks so much! And any direct contacts that you may know of, that may be able to directly address my questions, would also be amazing. Thanks!
Nov 25, 2007 | 12:48 pm
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Updates on Teatro Colon?
Are there any new updates on the re-opening date of the teatro colon? I sent an email through the website but received no response. I work for a travel magazine, and we were interested in doing a short write-up on the re-opening, to coincide with our Spring issue, but if the renovation will not be done until the end of 2008, the timing will be totally off. If someone could give me any kind of local news update QUICKLY, I would really appreciate it. Thanks so much!
Nov 25, 2007 | 7:12 pm
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As far as I know, the re-opening date is still going to be in late 2008 so Im not sure this timing will work for your needs. Considering you are a journalist, I suggest you try to contact the Press Office of the Government of the City of Buenos Aires, they should be able to give you the official word.
Nov 28, 2007 | 11:11 am
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Nov 30, 2007 | 2:13 pm
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As far as I know, the re-opening date is still going to be in late 2008 so Im not sure this timing will work for your needs. Considering you are a journalist, I suggest you try to contact the Press Office of the Government of the City of Buenos Aires, they should be able to give you the official word.
... and I was wrong: NO tours during the renovation.
Feb 14, 2008 | 3:01 am
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Local news media is now reporting that Mauricio Macri, Mayor of Buenos Aires has announced the the Colon will not reopen until 2010...