Information: Public tender for the completion works of the new Angra do Heroísmo Public Library open
The opening of bids for the contract work to complete the new Angra do Heroísmo Public Library and Regional Archive took place today on the island of Terceira. A total of five construction companies have submitted their bids. According to the Regional Directorate for Culture, the works are expected to be resumed at the end of the first quarter of next year and have a maximum completion peri... more >>

Information: Graciosa Museum promotes Christmas concert
The Museum promotes Graciosa organises a Christmas Concert to be held at the Santa Cruz da Graciosa cultural centre on Thursday, December 13. The event features the participation of the Choir of Matriz Church of Santa Cruz da Graciosa, under the artistic direction of conductor César Silva, and the "Rancho de Natal" of Guadalupe (traditional music group). The programme includes traditional C... more >>

Information: Carlos Machado Museum resumes Santa Bárbara Mass tradition
The Santa Barbara Centre of the Carlos Machado Museum in Ponta Delgada will hold a Mass dedicated to its patron saint to be celebrated on December 4 at 12 PM, thus resuming a long lost tradition. The Santa Bárbara Church, which reopened to the public on July 7, 2011 following the restoration works carried out in the building, is part of an old "recolhimento" (small convent) that is now the ... more >>

Information: Cristiano Férin's collection deposited at Ponta Delgada Library
The book and document collection of Cristiano Férin will become part of the Ponta Delgada Public Library and Regional Archive's collection under the terms a contract for future donation that was recently signed with his heirs. The collection comprises the areas of genealogy, heraldry and island-related themes. Furthermore, this collection reflects the research carried out by Cristiano F... more >>

Information: Carlos Machado Museum promotes "Family Sunday"
The Educational Service of Carlos Machado Museum in Ponta Delgada promotes another edition of "Family Sunday at the Museum" on November 25. This year's edition will be held under the theme: toy collection. The initiative, which will take place between 3 PM to 5 PM, includes the organisation of various activities, including visits to toy exhibitions, participation in traditional games and a shado... more >>

Information: 2012 Music Season presents cello and piano recitals
The 2012 Music Season, an initiative of the Presidency of the Government, through the Regional Directorate of Culture, presents three cello and piano recitals by Varoujan Bartikian and Karina Aksenova on November 16, 17 and 18 at 9:30 PM. The concerts will take place at the Main Hall of São Roque do Pico Municipality, Teatro Faialense and Ramo Grande Auditorium, respectively. The programm... more >>

Information: 2012 Music Season presents piano recitals by Vladimir Viardo
The 2012 Music Season, an initiative of the Presidency of the Government, through the Regional Directorate of Culture, presents two piano recitals by internationally acknowledged Russian pianist, Vladimir Viardo. The first concert will take place at Teatro Faialense on October 26 and the second at Teatro Micaelense on October 27. The programme will be dedicated to F. Schubert, with Sonata in A M... more >>

Information: Conference celebrates 220th anniversary of the birth of the Duke of Terceira at BPARAH
The Angra do Heroísmo Public Library and Regional Archives (BPARAH) will host a conference under the celebration of the 220th anniversary of the birth of the Duke of Terceira to be delivered by Francisco Miguel Nogueira, Master in Modern and Contemporary History. The event will take place at the Reserved Book Room on October 25 at 6 PM. This year marked the 220th anniversary of the 1st Duke... more >>

Information: Documentaries on Azorean cultural intangible heritage at "Outono Vivo” and DocLisboa - 2012
The exhibition of two documentaries about Azorean cultural intangible heritage will take place at the Ramo Grande Auditorium under the programme of "Outono-Vivo 2012" (Autumn Alive), an initiative promoted by the Praia da Vitória City Hall from October 26 to November 4. The documentaries were produced by regional cultural associations and funded by the Regional Directorate for Culture. The ... more >>

Information: Shadow Puppet Theatre at Horta Museum
Promoted by the Horta Museum, a workshop titled "Shadow Puppet Theatre" will be held from Monday, October 22, to Friday on the island of Faial. The initiative is addressed at preschool and elementary school students. In addition to the organisation of a small shadow play, this activity is also intended to provide children the opportunity of using their own bodies to make shadow plays, projected ... more >>