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		January/2004

ST. SEBASTIAN - PATRON SAINT OF THE CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO

The feast of St. Sebastian blends Portuguese traditions, ancient folklore and Roman Catholic rituals with Afro-Brazilian rites. Ceremonies in churches and streets feature plenty of red coloring – the votive shade of the city’s patron saint. In voodoo temple-yards, drums set the beat for chants and dances in honor of Oxossi, voodoo king of the jungle. This date also marks the end of Twelfth Night revelries. Ceremonies organized by Rioarte before the statue of St. Sebastian at Praça do Russel, stage the history of this martyr. The main event is an evening procession carrying the saint’s statue from the Church of São Sebastião dos Capuchinhos in Tijuca to the Metropolitan Cathedral, where it is robed for blessing at a Mass held by the Archbishop of Rio de Janeiro. Immediately following, the procession continues as far as the statue of St. Sebastian, at Praça do Russel.

Program:
Show to homage St. Sebastian - Patron Saint of the City of Rio de Janeiro
ZÉLIA DUNCAN e PAULINHO DA VIOLA
Venue: Praia de Copacabana - across Copacabana Palace at 8pm
Venues:
    - Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião - Av. República do Chile, 245 - Centro
      - Fone: (21) 2240-2669
    - Igreja de São Sebastião - Rua Haddock Lobo, 266 - Tijuca
    - Igreja - Praça Juarez Távora - Glória
Dates: 20/01/2004

FASHION RIO & FASHION BUSINESS
The Official Brazilian Fashion Event puts together designer labels to show their Autumn-Winter 2004 collections.
Dates: 20/01/2004, 21/01/2004, 22/01/2004, 23/01/2004, 24/01/2004

7th GUANABARA BAY BOAT EXCURSION
Organization: Fernando Martins, Luis Bastos e Walter Bausa Nistra – Tel.: 3391-2824 Excursion and boat competition in the luxury, animation and originality categories. The boats depart from Engenhoca beach, at Zumbi, Governor’s Island, to Freguesia beach and from there to Paquetá Island where there will be a celebration among the contestants. Return during the afternoon for presentation of trophies at the Jequiá Yacht Club on Governor’s Island with a “pagode” music show on the beach.
Dates: 20/01/2004

SÃO SEBASTIÃO RACE
Start: Enseada de Botafogo
Route: 10 Km
Time: 9 am

Dates: 20/01/2004

I PUPPET THEATER RIO FESTIVAL
The festival presents nine shows from different regions in Brazil and a seminar organized by the Puppet Theater Brazilian Association. Among the attractions Zero Puppets Co, O Casulo groups with Dicotomias - Fragmentos Skizofrê; the Morpheus Theater with Princípio do Espanto; Dr Botica Puppet Theater with Tainahakâ; the Jorge Crespo Puppet Theater Co. with A Viagem do Curumim; the Lumbra Theater Co with Sacy Pererê - A Lenda da meia-noite; Giramundo with Pedro e o Lobo and Orixás, besides the "mamulengueiro from Rio Grande do Norte, Chico Daniel.
Venues:
    - Teatro João Caetano - Praça Tiradentes - Centro
      - Fone: (21) 2221-1223
    - Teatro Glauce Rocha - Av. Rio Branco, 179 - Centro
      - Fone: (21) 2220-0259
    - Restaurante Mangue Seco - Rua do Lavradio, 161 - Centro
      - Fone: (21) 3852-1947
Dates: 21/01/2004, 22/01/2004, 23/01/2004, 24/01/2004, 25/01/2004

UM VÔO PARA SANTOS DUMONT
Written and directed by andré Brilhante

Preto no Branco Company, formed by André Brilhante, Warley Goulart, André de Angelis and Milena Jamal, presents a show with the good-humored story of the father of aviation from his childhood to the Paris flights.

After the show there is an exhibition with photos of Santos Dumont, facsimiles of his airplanes and the projection of the 14 Bis flight by the Aerospacial Museum.
Sat-Sun at 5 pm
R$10,00 And R$5,00 (students)
Venue:
    - Casa de Ciências - UFRJ - Rua Lauro Müller, 3 - Botafogo
      - Fone: (21) 2542-7494
Dates: 24/01/2004, 25/01/2004, 31/01/2004, 01/02/2004, 07/02/2004, 08/02/2004, 14/02/2004, 15/02/2004

II MULTICOLORED AUCTION OF THE MANGALARGA MARCHADOR HORSES
Organized by:
    - Nova Destaque Empreendimentos e Participações Ltda - Fone: 2533-8990
      - E-mail: novadestaque@ig.com.br
Dates: 27/01/2004

		February/2004

UM VÔO PARA SANTOS DUMONT
Written and directed by andré Brilhante

Preto no Branco Company, formed by André Brilhante, Warley Goulart, André de Angelis and Milena Jamal, presents a show with the good-humored story of the father of aviation from his childhood to the Paris flights.

After the show there is an exhibition with photos of Santos Dumont, facsimiles of his airplanes and the projection of the 14 Bis flight by the Aerospacial Museum.
Sat-Sun at 5 pm
R$10,00 And R$5,00 (students)
Venue:
    - Casa de Ciências - UFRJ - Rua Lauro Müller, 3 - Botafogo
      - Fone: (21) 2542-7494
Dates: 24/01/2004, 25/01/2004, 31/01/2004, 01/02/2004, 07/02/2004, 08/02/2004, 14/02/2004, 15/02/2004

PORTO DOS PALCOS
The Porto dos Palcos theater Festival presents 52 shows - 39 productions for adults and 13 for children. The program includes drama, comedy, classics and unpublished plays, in the four ship-shaped theaters.
The 3,600 square meters venue offers other attractions such as the Deixas e Marcações bookshop, the Canto das Sereias bazaar, two bars, a café and a branch of the ice-cream parlor Felice Caffé.

Continues through March 28
Thurs-Fri from 5 pm; Sat-Sun from 2 pm
Phone: (21) 2221-1025 / (21) 2213-0826
Promoted by:
    - Prefeitura da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro - Secretaria Municipal das Culturas
Dates: 05/02/2004, 06/02/2004, 07/02/2004, 08/02/2004, 12/02/2004, 13/02/2004, 14/02/2004, 15/02/2004, 19/02/2004, 20/02/2004, 21/02/2004, 22/02/2004, 26/02/2004, 27/02/2004, 28/02/2004, 29/02/2004, 04/03/2004, 05/03/2004, 06/03/2004, 07/03/2004, 11/03/2004, 12/03/2004, 13/03/2004, 14/03/2004, 18/03/2004, 19/03/2004, 20/03/2004, 21/03/2004, 25/03/2004, 26/03/2004, 27/03/2004, 28/03/2004

SUPER 40 - RELAY RACE 40km
The teams must be of at least 02 athletes and of at most 10. The team that first completes the 10 circuits of Aterro do Flamengo, the number of participants being irrelevant. Start: 8 am
:
    - Ativo.com
Dates: 08/02/2004


Venue:
    - Instituto de Letras da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - Campus Maracanã - Rua São Francisco Xavier, 524/11º - Maracanã
      - Fone: (21) 2587-7732
      - Fax: (21) 2569-6810
Realization:
    - Academia Brasileira de Filologia - .
Dates: 16/02/2004, 17/02/2004, 18/02/2004, 19/02/2004, 20/02/2004

SCALA RIO BALLS
Mangueira Ball
February 17

Beija-Flor Ball
February 18

Salgueiro Ball
February 19

Vermelho e Preto Ball
February 20

Cidade Maravilhosa Ball
February 21

Scala Ball
February 22

Galera Ball
February 23

Gala Gay Ball
February 24
Venue:
    - Scala Rio - Av. Afrânio de Melo Franco, 296 - Leblon
      - Fone: (21) 2239-4448
      - Fax: (21) 2239-3994
Dates: 17/02/2004, 18/02/2004, 19/02/2004, 20/02/2004, 21/02/2004, 22/02/2004, 23/02/2004, 24/02/2004

MASK BALL
Time: 8pm to 1 am
Phone: (21) 2232-1149 / (21) 2252-5113
Venue:
    - Estudantina - Praça Tiradentes, 79 - Centro
Dates: 19/02/2004

CINELÂNDIA BALLS
Organized and promoted by RIOTUR - Tel.: 2217-7560
Traditional meeting place for Carnaval among the Cariocas, the Cinelandia Ball, founded in 1990 has since been one of the biggest street spectacles, welcoming over 60 thousand people during the five days of the event. Carnaval’s greatest idols perform on a stage set up in front of Rio’s Municipal Chamber. The public can dance and sing to famous by-gone Carnaval songs by famous artists. Two orchestras liven up the most popular of Rio’s balls from 20 to 24 February.
Time: From 8 pm on

Program:

Friday - February 20

5 pm – Tupy Orchestra; 7:20 pm – Agostinho Silva Orchestra; 8 pm – Opening in homate to Lamartine Babo with “The Radio Singers”; 8:40 pm – Emilinha Borba; 9:20 pm - Carminha Mascarenhas; 10 pm - Doris Monteiro; 10:40 pm – Roberto Silva; 11:20 pm – Som Nascente – Perasio; 00:20 am – Ataulfo Alves Jr.; 1 am – Roberto Paiva; 01:40 am – Jairo Aguiar; 02:20 am - Virgínia Lane

Saturday - February 21
5 pm – Tupy Orchestra; 7:20 pm – Agostinho Silva Orchestra; 8 pm – Sônia Delfino; 8:40 pm – Tereza kuri; 9:20 pm – Altemar Dutra Jr.; 10 pm – Violeta Cavalcanti; 10:40 pm – Som Nascente – Perasio; 11:20 pm – Ellen de Lima; 00:20 am – Rodrigo Almeida; 1 am – Venilton Santos; 01:40 am – Paulo Marquez; 02:20 am – Virgínia Lane.

Sunday - February 22
5 pm – Tupy Orchestra; 7:20 pm – Agostinho Silva Orchestra; 8 pm – Ademilde Fonseca; 8:40 pm – Sonia Delfino; 9:20 pm – Adelaide Chiozzo; 10 pm – Altemar Dutra Jr.; 10:40 pm – Som Nascente – Perasio; 11:20 pm – Carmem Costa; 00:20 am – Epaminondas; 1 am – Venilton Santos; 01:40 am – Zedi; 02:20 am – Virgínia Lane

Monday - February 23
5 pm - Tupy Orchestra; 7:20 pm - Agostinho Silva Orchestra; 8 pm - Roberto Silva; 8:40 pm - Carmelia Alves; 9:20 pm - João Roberto Kelly; 10 pm - Marcio Gomes; 10:40 pm - Som Nascente Orchestra; 11:20 pm - Nadinho da Ilha; 00:20 am - Ataulfo Alves Jr; 1 am - Epaminondas; 01:40 am - Ze Di; 02:20 am - Virginia Lane

Tuesday - February 24
5 pm - Tupy Orchestra; 7:20 pm - Agostinho Silva Orchestra; 8 pm - Helena de Lima; 8:40 pm - Carlos José; 9:20 pm - João Roberto Kelly; 10 pm - Marlene; 10:40 pm - Orquestra Som Nascente; 11:20 pm - Carmem Costa; 00:20 am - Nadinho da Ilha; 1 am - Reginaldo Bessa; 01:40 am - Jairo Aguiar; 02:20 am - Virginia Lane

Dates: 20/02/2004, 21/02/2004, 22/02/2004, 23/02/2004, 24/02/2004

THE BAILE DO RIO ANTIGO (THE OLD RIO BALL
The Baile do Rio Antigo (The Old Rio Ball) bring back the good old times of carnival balls that were characteristic of an epoch and enchanted
the city. Harlequins, Pierrots and Columbines twirl in the halls to the sound of traditional carnival tunes together with other revellers.
In the same spirit, Estação Primeira de Mangueira (Mangueira Samba School) have the Rio Samba em Verde e Rosa Ball, aiming at calling to mind the
traditional street carnivals, with Bloco dos Arengueiros, traditional Mangueira group, which in the 20s had the participation of Cartola, Saturnino, Zé Espinguela and other founders of the Samba School. At the entrance there will be a mounted set of old Lapa, by Max Lopes, with "malandros" and a group of "samba da raiz".

The Old Rio Ball
Date: February 20
Time: 10 pm
Attractions: Banda do Cordão Bola Preta, Cia Dança Carlinhos de Jesus, Show de mulatas, passistas, baianas, mestre-sala e porta-bandeira with the
percussionists of the Samba School Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel.

Baile O Rio Samba em Verde e Rosa
Date: February 21
Time: 10 pm
Atractions: Banda do Cordão Bola Preta, Cia Dança Carlinhos de Jesus, Show de mulatas, passistas, baianas, mestre-sala e porta bandeira com a bateria
da Estação Primeira de Mangueira.
Phone: (21) 2227-2338
Website: http://www.freecom.ppg.br
Dates: 20/02/2004, 21/02/2004

HAWAII BALL
The Hawaii ball will take place on Morro da Urca (Urca Mountain) to the sound of Regent Tranka's Orchestra playing marchinhas, sambas, frevos, music
from Bahia and hits of Brazilian Popular Music with arrangements adapted to carnival.
Venue:
    - Morro da Urca - Av. Pasteur, 520 - Praia Vermelha
Dates: 20/02/2004

TAKING OF MONTE CASTELO, LA SERRA E MONTESE
Ceremony held at the National Monument to the dead of World War II, in honor of Brazil’s Unknown Soldier and his feats during combat in Italy.
Dates: 21/02/2004

XXX OFFICIAL COSTUMES CONTEST
Directed and organized by Arnaldo Montel
Support: RIOTUR
The contestants parade in the following categories: women’s luxury and originality, men’s luxury and originality, women’s show costume and drag queen.
Time: From 7pm

Dates: 21/02/2004

COPA AFRIKA MAGIC BALL
Maintaining the tradition that Carnival Saturday is synonimous with the Copa Ball, this is a sumptuous event as required by the hotel’s standards.
Dress: tuxedos or luxury costumes for the Magic Ball.
The event theme, inspired by the African Continent, is by Zeca Marques, music under the coordination of Arnaldo Montel and played by Maestro Formiga’s orchestra.
Time:From 11pm to 4 am

Coordenação:
    - Arnaldo Montel
Dates: 21/02/2004

RIO FOLLIES
Each year the Rio Follies exceed themselves, a Carnaval event acclaimed as a storehouse of novelties, rhythms and styles always presenting pleasant surprises, starting at 8pm and ending around 4 a.m. for the Lapa neiborhood public. Between lyricism and modernism, the shows present varying tendencies from funk to hip-hop, samba to rock, reggae to “forró” and performer groups. All this mixture of styles are organized by Riotur starting on Saturday 21 February and ending on Shrove Tuesday, 24 February.
Time: From 8pm on.

Program:

Saturday - February 21
7:30 pm - Lemi Ayo; 8:15 pm- DJ; 8:30 pm - Som da Rua; 9:15 pm - DJ; 9:30 pm - Rabujento; 10:15 pm - DJ; 10:30 pm - Funk´n Lata; 11:15 pm - DJ; 11:30 pm - Farofa Carioca; 00:15 am - DJ; 00:30 am - Roda de Samba – Dorina, Noca da Portela, Ary do Cavaco, Eduardo Galotti, Baianinho, Chamon, Marquinho de Oswaldo Cruz, Walter Alfaiate, Mauro Diniz and Darcy da Mangueira; 2 am - DJ; 02:15 am - Forróçacana; 3 am - DJ Fábio Machado;

Sunday - February 22
7:30 pm - Orumilá; 8:15 pm - DJ; 8:30 pm - Zé Maluco e Cia; 9:15 pm - DJ; 9:30 pm - Essência Latina; 10:15 pm - DJ; 10:30 pm - Rogê; 11:15 pm - DJ; 11:30 pm - Banda Black Rio; 00:15 am - DJ; 00:30 am - Roda de Samba – Tânia Malheiros, Monarco, Ataulfo Alves Jr, Nelson Sargento, Zé Luiz, Luiz Carlos da Vila, Xango da Mangueira and Wilson Moreira; 2 am - DJ; 02:15 am - Bezerra da Silva; 3 am - DJ

Monday - February 23
7:30 pm - to be confirmed; 8:15 pm - DJ; 8:30 pm - to be confirmed; 9:15 pm - DJ; 9:30 pm - As Frenéticas; 10:15 pm - DJ; 10:30 pm - Fernanda Alves; 11:15 pm - DJ; 11:30 pm - Luiza Dionísio; 00:15 am - DJ; 00:30 am - Roda de Samba – Dorina, Noca da Portela, Ary do Cavaco, Eduardo Galotti, Baianinho, Chamon, Marquinho de Oswaldo Cruz, Walter Alfaiate, Mauro Diniz and Darcy da Mangueira; 2 am - DJ; 02:15 am - Raiz do Sana; 3 am - DJ

Tuesday - February 24
7:30 pm - Afoxé Estrela de Oyá; 8:15 pm - Fred Vox; 8:30 pm - Mombaça; 9:15 pm - DJ; 9:30 pm - Ívano; 10:15 pm - DJ; 10:30 pm - Doctor Kumalo; 11:15 pm - DJ; 11:30 pm - Casuarina; 00:15 am - DJ; 00:30 am - Roda de Samba - Tânia Malheiros, Monarco, Ataulfo Alves Jr, Nelson Sargento, Zé Luiz, Luiz Carlos da Vila, Xango da Mangueira and Wilson Moreira; 2 am - DJ; 02:15 am - Trio Nordestino; 3 am - DJ
Phone: (21) 2217-7568
Organized by and Promotion:
    - RIOTUR
Dates: 21/02/2004, 22/02/2004, 23/02/2004, 24/02/2004

BANDSTAND CONTEST
Promoted and organized by RIOTUR - Tel.: 2217-7568 Decorated bandstand contest spotlight the artistic talents of neighborhoods and communities. Awards for creativity, using color, light and animation Venues: Various districts Time: Das 20 às 2h From 8pm to 2 am
Dates: 21/02/2004, 22/02/2004, 23/02/2004, 24/02/2004

STREET BALLS
Promoted and organized by RIOTUR - Tel.: 2217-7568 The four days of Carnival feature street-balls held all over town, whose main purpose is to preserve the spirit of street festivities Venues: 60 balls in several places of the city Time: From 8pm through 2am
Dates: 21/02/2004, 22/02/2004, 23/02/2004, 24/02/2004

MEMÓRIAS DO RIO CULTURAL CENTER BALLS
Masks Great Memórias Ball
Costume dress
February 21, at 10 pm

Rio Antigo Great Ball
Costume dress
February 22, at 8 pm

Rio Antigo Ball - Let Lapa guides me
Costume dress
February 23, at 8:30 pm

Venue:
    - Centro Cultural Memórias do Rio - Av. Gomes Freire, 289 - Lapa
      - Fone: (21) 2221-5441
Dates: 21/02/2004, 22/02/2004, 23/02/2004

SAMBA SCHOOLS PARADE - SPECIAL GROUP
Coordenação Coordinator: Liga das Escolas de Samba do Rio de Janeiro - LIESA - Tel.: 2253-7676
www.liesa.com.br
This parade - the high point of Carnival.These special group samba schools stand out for the magnificence and luxury of their parade.

Parade order:
February 22
- São Clemente, 9 pm
- Caprichosos de Pilares, between 10:05 pm and 10:20 pm
- Unidos da Tijuca, between 11:10 pm and 11:40 pm
- Acadêmicos do Salgueiro, between 00:15 am and 1 am
- Acadêmicos do Grande Rio, between 1:20 am and 2:20 am
- Estação Primeira da Mangueira, between 02:25 am and 03:40 am
- Portela, between 03:30 am and 5 am

Venue: Passarela do Samba Professor Darcy Ribeiro - Sambódromo - Rua Marquês de Sapucaí - Cidade Nova
Time: At 9 pm

February 23
- Tradição, 9 pm
- Unidos do Porto da Pedra, between 10:05 pm and 10:20 pm
- Imperatriz Leopoldinense, between 11:10 pm and 11:40 pm
- Império Serrano, between 00:15 am and 1 am
- Beija Flor de Nilópolis, between 01:20 am and 02:20 am
- Unidos do Viradouro, between 02:25 am and 03:40 am
- Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel, between 03:30 am and 5 am.
Dates: 22/02/2004

SAMBA SCHOOLS PARADE GROUP C
Parade Order:
- Acadêmicos do Sossego
- Independente da Praça da Bandeira
- Arrastão de Cascadura
- Unidos do Anil
- Difícil é o Nome
- Canários das Laranjeiras
- Mocidade de Vicente de Carvalho
- Acadêmicos da Abolição
- Acadêmicos do Engenho da Rainha
- Em Cima da Hora
- Unidos de Vila Kennedy
- Mocidade Unida de Santa Marta

Venue: Av. Rio Branco - Centro Downtown
Time: At 8 pm
Dates: 22/02/2004

MOST ORIGINAL MERRY-MAKER - CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Promoted and organized by RIOTUR - Tel.: 2217-7567
This contest is designed to encourage the creative participation of the anonimous merry-makers dancing through the street.
Venue: Children - Lido Adults and groups Cinelândia
Time: 1pm

Dates: 22/02/2004, 23/02/2004, 24/02/2004


Website: http://www.mcbusiness.com.br
Venue:
    - Centro Cultural Justiça Federal - Salão Nobre - Av. Rio Branco, 241 - Metrô - Estação Cinelândia (saída Pedro Lessa) - Centro
      - Fone: (21) 3212-2550
Dates: 22/02/2004, 23/02/2004, 24/02/2004, 25/02/2004, 26/02/2004

SAMBA SCHOOLS PARADE GROUP D
Order Parade:
- Sereno de Campo Grande
- Unidos do Cabral
- Acadêmicos de Vigário Geral
- Flor da Mina do Andaraí
- Imperial
- Acadêmicos do Dendê
- Boêmios de Inhaúma
- Unidos de Cosmos
- Gato de Bonsucesso
- Unidos de Manguinhos
- Foliões de Botafogo
- Mocidade Independente de Inhaúma.

Venue: Av. Intendente Magalhães - Campinho
Time: At 8pm


Dates: 23/02/2004

SAMBA SCHOOLS PARADE GROUP B
Coordenação: Associação das Escolas de Samba do Rio de Janeiro - Tel.: 2596-1127

Parade
- Boi da Ilha do Governador
- Unidos da Ponte
- Renascer de Jacarepaguá
- Unidos da Villa Rica
- União do Parque Curicica
- Vizinha Faladeira
- Unidos do Cabuçu
- Acadêmicos da Barra da Tijuca
- Império da Tijuca
- Unidos de Lucas
- Unidos do Jacarezinho
- Arranco

Venue: Passarela do Samba Professor Darcy Ribeiro -Sambódromo - Rua Marquês de Sapucaí - Cidade Nova
Time: 7pm
Dates: 24/02/2004

SAMBA SCHOOLS PARADE GROUP E
Parade Order:
- União de Vaz Lobo
- Arame de Ricardo
- Unidos do Uraiti
- Mocidade Unida de Jacarepaguá
- Unidos de Padre Miguel
- Parque Paraíso Alvorada
- Unidos da Vila Santa Teresa
- Delírio da Zona Oeste
- União de Guaratiba
- Infantes da Piedade

Venue: Av. Intendente Magalhães - Campinho
Time: At 8pm

Dates: 24/02/2004

ASH WEDNESDAY
On the Wednesday after Carnaval, Lent begins. This forty-day period prepares for the greatest festival in the Christian year - Easter. Ashes are the symbol of penitence, and the Church recommends that no meat be eaten this day.
Dates: 25/02/2004

SAMBA SCHOOL PARADE OF CHAMPIONS FOR CARNIVAL 2004
As usually happens, the parade is opened by an Italian Carnival group - Il Comune di Adrano
This year six Samba School will parade.
Il Comune di Adrano
Salgueiro
Imperatriz Leopoldinense
Viradouro
Mangueira
Unidos da Tijuca
Beija-flor

Venue: Passarela do Samba Professor Darcy Ribeiro -Sambódromo - Rua Marquês de Sapucaí - Cidade Nova
Time: From 8pm on

Phone: (21) 2253-7676
Dates: 28/02/2004

		March/2004

15º EXHIBIT OF CARIOCA HUMOR
The exhibition pays tribute to Chico Caruso and includes humorists such as Jaguar, Angelie, Millôr Fernandes, Luis Fernando Veríssimo, Ziraldo, besides foreigners among which the American Art Spiegelman, Sábat from Argentina, Plantu from France and Antônio from Portugal. Young Brazilian humorists are also presented (caricatures, cartoons, comic strips) as well as a varied film program of comedies and animation. In the first two weeks the documentary "Rio de Jano", about the French artist's visit ro Rio, will be shown. There will be talks by the international guests while the Brazilian humorists will discuss "humor in the times of Lula" - the works of Chico on the first year of the present administration are part of the exhibition.

In the first week the theater presents "2004 - Abacaxi no Prato", by Chico and Paulo Caruso, with the band Os Otimistas. In the second week, "Subversões Social Clubber",mwith Aloísio de Abreu and Luis Salem. As for music, there will be shows by Luis Fernando Verissimo's group Jazz 6 and Campanhia Estadual de Jazz, with Reinaldo from the comedy program "Casseta & Planeta".

Free entry, except to the theater and the sessions of "Rio de Jano".
Dates: From 01 to 31/03/2004, 01/04/2004, 02/04/2004, 03/04/2004, 04/04/2004, 05/04/2004, 06/04/2004, 07/04/2004, 08/04/2004, 09/04/2004, 10/04/2004, 11/04/2004

FOUNDATION OF THE CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO 439 YEARS
Founded by Estácio de Sá in l565, its name comes from an earlier comment made by André Gonçalves, commander of the expedition responsible for surveying the land discovered by Cabral. On January1, 1502 he discovered an estuary that he thought must be the mouth of a great river, and called it Rio de Janeiro - January River. He was wrong about the river, but the name stuck. And the wonderful January “Rio” has continued to flow, a generous stream of love and beauty that still today fills everyone who comes near it.

Happy Birthday Rio de Janeiro!

Shows in homage to the Rio de Janeiro Birthday:

Sinfonia Sacopenapã - A Tribute to Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
Program: Rio de Janeiro Philharmonic Orchestra, Meninas Cantores de Petrópolis, Beth Carvalho, Danilo Caymi, Dudu Nobre, Emílio Santiago, Luana Carvalho, MPB4, Quarteto em Cy, Zé Renato e Arranco de Varsóvia.
Venue: Parque do Cantagalo - Av. Epitácio Pessoa - Lagoa
March 6, at 7 pm

DJ Fat Boy Slim, Brazilians DJ´s Patife and Marky.
Venue: Praia do Flamengo
March 7, from 7 pm on

Claro Solo - Celso Blues Boy, Guilherme Arantes and Ivan Lins
Venue: Praia de Copacabana (in front of República do Peru Street)
March 14, at 7 pm
Dates: 01/03/2004, 06/03/2004, 07/03/2004, 14/03/2004

BALÉ E SAMBA AOS PÉS DO CRISTO
Venue:
    - Cristo Redentor - Corcovado
      - Fone: (21) 2558-1329
Dates: 01/03/2004

READING CIRCLES
The Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano is the guest speaker this month. Author of successful works such as The Open Veins of Latin America, he will comment
on his most recent book, Births.
Dates: 04/03/2004

PORTO DOS PALCOS
The Porto dos Palcos theater Festival presents 52 shows - 39 productions for adults and 13 for children. The program includes drama, comedy, classics and unpublished plays, in the four ship-shaped theaters.
The 3,600 square meters venue offers other attractions such as the Deixas e Marcações bookshop, the Canto das Sereias bazaar, two bars, a café and a branch of the ice-cream parlor Felice Caffé.

Continues through March 28
Thurs-Fri from 5 pm; Sat-Sun from 2 pm
Phone: (21) 2221-1025 / (21) 2213-0826
Promoted by:
    - Prefeitura da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro - Secretaria Municipal das Culturas
Dates: 05/02/2004, 06/02/2004, 07/02/2004, 08/02/2004, 12/02/2004, 13/02/2004, 14/02/2004, 15/02/2004, 19/02/2004, 20/02/2004, 21/02/2004, 22/02/2004, 26/02/2004, 27/02/2004, 28/02/2004, 29/02/2004, 04/03/2004, 05/03/2004, 06/03/2004, 07/03/2004, 11/03/2004, 12/03/2004, 13/03/2004, 14/03/2004, 18/03/2004, 19/03/2004, 20/03/2004, 21/03/2004, 25/03/2004, 26/03/2004, 27/03/2004, 28/03/2004

ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF HEITOR VILLA-LOBOS
To commemorate the birth of Heitor Villa-Lobos, this museum features an exhibition showing the life and works of this master of the Brazilian classical music.
Venue:
    - Museu Villa Lobos - Rua Sorocaba, 200 - Botafogo
      - Fone: (21) 2266-3845
Dates: 05/03/2004

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Feminism launched in Europe at the turn of the century, aiming at equal political and economic rights for both sexes, recalled by this commemorative date celebrating the participation of women in the workplace. In the tourism area, journalist Joana Palhares each year selects ten outstanding women in the travel business.

Banco do Brasil Cultural Center
Rua Primeiro de Março, 66 - Downtown - Tel.: 3808-2020

The Center also opens its doors to pay homage to International Women's Day with a varied program.

WOMEN IN ACTION
Theater 2

March 6

1 PM - THE SOUL OF THE COMMUNITY
Artistic installation in the shape of reliquary where women from 24 communities will be placing symbols representing the soul of each community under the guidance of artist Andréa Romer.

2 PM - WOMEN'S WORK IS WORK OF LOVE
Talk by celebrity active in social change. Debate stimulated by theatrical production of community leaders. Talk by Mediator Lucia Leme

4 PM - GAMES OF COOPERATION
Involving the public and community leaders, the games aim at rebuilding individual and collective relationships, broadening the conscience of
humanity with values to be exercised everyday such as solidarity and cooperation.
Facilitator: Edgar Gouveia Junior

5 PM - SONGS OF LOVE AND PEACE
Choir of Meninas Cantoras de Petrópolis ends the Saturday with moving popular Brazilian love songs.

March 7

2 PM - COMMUNITY IS POETRY
Encouraging the substitution of loving thoughts for violent thoughts, 22 communities took part in the competition that enhances family bonds and
writing. 10 finalists, selected by a jury of well-known poets, will present the themes "My Love for Him" and "My Love for Her". The public will elect
the winners.

3 PM - WOMEN'S WORK IS WORK OF LOVE
Debate stimulated by theatrical presentation produced by community leaders.
Talk by Mediator Marcio Moreira Alves (journalist)

4:30 PM - WONDER WOMAN TROPHY
Each community will pay tribute to 5 girls and 5 grandmothers, extraordinary examples of spirited courage and dedication, for having overcome poverty and lawlessness in their community.
Presentation: Cássia Kiss

5:30 PM SACRED DANCE
Venue: Rotunda
Public and communities will be able to dance together overcoming the barriers of social and economic discrimination. Through movements and
singing from archaic traditions originated in different countries to celebrate weddings, harvests, births and other important passages in the life of human beings, Women in Action comes to a close in an atmosphere of joy and co fraternization.
Facilitator: Lucia Cordeiro

Central do Brasil
Praça Cristiano Ottoni, s/nº - Downtown


É Só Mulher Rio

The project, created and coordinated by the group "As Marias da Graça", is
formed by women only, a troupe of "carioca" performers "full of humor".
Presentation of theatrical groups Rio de Janeiro, such as Teatro Anônimo, Cia. ETC & Tal, Cia de Dança and others.
The event, which aims at raising the consciousness of women through circus, folkloric, theatrical and musical presentations, promises a lot of laughs as well.

Dates: 06/03/2004, 07/03/2004, 08/03/2004

GUIGNOL THEATER
Show of puppets and marionettes

Program

March 6-7
Apitos e Lá Lá Lá... by Carlos Sena.
Jardim de Alah, Sat., at 11am, and Sunday, at 4pm; and Teatro Carlos Werneck, Sun., at 11am.

A Saga de Benedito com o Grupo Tança de Folia.
Quinta da Boa Vista, Sat., at 11am, and Sun. at 4pm.

March 13 - 14
O Monstro do Morro e o Saco de Ouro do Grupo Miliano Teatro de Boneco.
Jardim de Alah, sábado, at 11am, and Sun., at 4pm; and Teatro Carlos Werneck, Sund., at 11am.

Carranca – Três Histórias de Lobo Mau de Zeca Meirelles e o Grupo Marimbondo de Teatro de Bonecos.
Quinta da Boa Vista, Sat., at 11am, and Sun., at 4pm.

March 20 - 21
Curupira de Roger Mello. Direção de Ricado Shopke.
Jardim de Alah, Sat., at 11am, and Sun., at 4pm; and Teatro Carlos Werneck, Sun., at 11am.

Chuá, Chuá, O Pássaro da Chuva de Gim, com o Grupo Infantocrata.
Quinta da Boa Vista, Sat., at 11am, and Sun,. at 4pm
March 27 e 28

Três Atos para Títeres de Gil Conti e Cia. De Surto Mambembe Iô Iô
Jardim de Alah, Sat., at 11am, and Sun., at 4pm; and Teatro Carlos Werneck, Sun., at 11am.

Quibungo de Fátima Café.
Quinta da Boa Vista, Sat., at 11am, and Sun. at 4pm.
Venue:
    - Quinta da Boa Vista, Jardim de Alah (Praça Paul Claudel), Teatro de Marionetes Carlos Werneck(Aterro do Flamengo)
Dates: 06/03/2004, 07/03/2004, 13/03/2004, 14/03/2004, 20/03/2004, 21/03/2004, 27/03/2004, 28/03/2004, 03/04/2004, 04/04/2004, 10/04/2004, 11/04/2004, 17/04/2004, 18/04/2004, 24/04/2004, 25/04/2004

MONTHLY CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT THE NATIONAL MONUMENT TO THE DEAD OF WORLD WAR II
Ceremonies follow a ritual that highlights the significance of this monument. On the first Sunday of every month the three Armed Forces – Navy, Army and Air Force change the guard, in ceremonies featuring the marine band and a joint forces squad on parade.

Dates: 07/03/2004, 04/04/2004

IV BOARD FOR TOURISM BUSINESSES
Business meeting of professionals of the tourism trade to promote and divulge their products and services.
Organized by and Promotion:
    - IS Promoções e Eventos - .
      - Phone: (21) 2208-2631
Dates: 10/03/2004

EXPO BELTA 2004 - INTERNATIONAL EVENT ON EDUCATION AND CULTURE
International event on education and culture
Organized by and Promotion:
    - Belta - Associação Brasileira de Operadores e Representantes de Programas Educacionais e Cursos no Exterior - .
      - Phone: (11) 3284-6661
      - E-mail: mgabarra@belta.org.br
Dates: 11/03/2004

CYCLING SEASON
Competition commemorating the 2004 cycling season with 150 cyclists from all categories. The event is supervised by the Cycling Federation of Rio de Janeiro (Federação de Ciclismo do Rio de Janeiro) and backed up by the Sub-Prefeitura da Barra
Venue: Recreio dos Bandeirantes
At 8 pm
Phone: (21) 2518-0953
Website: http://www.ciclismo-rio.com.br
Venue:
    - Recreio dos Bandeirantes
Dates: 14/03/2004

XVI SUPER RIO 2004
Fair featuring new techniques and itens for supermarkets.

Organized by:
    - Associação de Supermercados do Rio de Janeiro- ASSERJ - .
      - Phone: (21) 2584-6339
      - Fax: (0) 2584-6648
      - E-mail: asserj@asserj.com.br
      - Website: www.asserj.com.br
Dates: 15/03/2004, 16/03/2004, 17/03/2004

WORLD CONGRESS ON AESTHETIC MEDICINE
The event brings together the most outstanding professionals from Brazil and abroad to share and exchange experiences and also to present the most advanced techniques used in Aesthetic Medicine
Promoted by:
    - Sociedade Brasileira de Estética Médica - SOBEM- RJ - .
      - Phone: (21) 3231-6252
      - Fax: (21) 2292-8613
      - Website: www.sobem.org.br
Dates: 18/03/2004, 19/03/2004, 20/03/2004

RIOZOO
The RIOZOO foundation celebrates its 50th anniversary on March 18, but the
present goes to children attending the special program that includes a tour of the Zoo. Those who have always wondered about the everyday life of bears, parrots, peacocks and animals in general will enjoy the "Wild Fauna" (Fauna Silvestre), an activity aiming at stimulating the participation of children
in the acquisition of knowledge and values concerning animal life with emphasis on the Brazilian fauna. For those who favor domestic animals, there
is the Mini Farm (Mini Fazenda) where they can meet the four newborn ducklings and have fun with Barnabé the Bull.
March 18, 19, 20 and 21 = R$3,00

Program:
March 18
Birthday party with cake served around 4 pm

March 19
The first one hundred visitors that arrive at the Zoo will be offered guided
visits to Wild Fauna or Mini Farm

March 20
The first one hundred visitors that arrive at the Zoo will be offered guided
visits to Wild Fauna or Mini Farm

Bicho Fala Sério - interview with the guará-woolf. Around 11 am

March 21
Presentation of the play "The Water Kingdom" (O Reino das Águas), directed
by Wagner Esse, which tells the story of little sea creatures at 2 pm

Tuesday through Sunday from 9 am to 4:30 pm
Venue:
    - Parque da Quinta da Boa Vista, s/nº
Dates: 18/03/2004, 19/03/2004, 20/03/2004

Three Moments of Love
Show of music and dance about love as portrayed in the imagination. The program includes pieces by Villa-Lobos, Cláudio Santoro, Piazzolla, Cartola, Chico Buarque, Tom Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes.
Creation and artistic direction: Lilian Barretto and Ana Botafogo
Scenic direction and script: Cláudio Botelho
Dancers: Joseny Coutinho and Marcelo Misailidis
Time: 8 pm
Venue:
    - Teatro Maison de France - Av. Presidente Antonio Carlos, 58 - Centro
Dates: 23/03/2004, 24/03/2004

VI CONFERENCE BRAZIL JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY ON HIV - AIDS
Since 1997 it has brought every year a priceless contribution to the updating of health professionals that devote themselves to the care of individuals infected by HIV. The renowned Johns Hopkins professors will once more offer their valuable colaboration maintaining the tradition of the
Conference, the best opportunity for keeping up to date in our own language.

Dates: 24/03/2004, 25/03/2004, 26/03/2004

X BOOGLE BÚZIOS - IPANEMA
Dates: 25/03/2004, 26/03/2004, 27/03/2004

AÇUDE MUSEUM CULTURAL BRUNCH
This gastronomic and cultural event has become a reference in the schedule of the city. Every last Sunday of the month, with the backing of City Hall, there will be shows with interpreters of Brazilian Music, plus a buffet specially prepared for the occasion.

Venue:
    - Museu do Açude - Estrada do Açude, 764 - Alto da Boa Vista
      - Fone: (21) 2492-5443 / (21) 2492-2119
Dates: 28/03/2004, 25/04/2004, 30/05/2004, 27/06/2004

		April/2004

RIO ZEN 2004 (To be confirmed)
Reunion of professionals of the area of complementary therapies, natural and integral nutrition, recycling and social awareness for those who choose to pursue a better life style.

E-mail: riozen@mackeyeventos.com.br
Website: http://www.mackeyeventos.com. br
Organized by and Promotion:
    - Mackey Eventos e Promoções Ltda - R. Conde Lages, 44/803 - Glória
      - Phone: (21) 2222-4750 / (21) 2222-7403
      - E-mail: riozen@mackeyeventos.com.br
      - Website: mackeyeventos.com.br/riozen
Dates: 01/04/2004, 02/04/2004, 03/04/2004, 04/04/2004


10th gallery of bijouteries, plate, silver and fashionable accessories
Promoted by:
    - Masi & Associados Empreendimentos Promocionais - .
      - Phone: (11) 3862-2700
      - E-mail: masi@uol.com.br
Dates: 01/04/2004, 02/04/2004

15º EXHIBIT OF CARIOCA HUMOR
The exhibition pays tribute to Chico Caruso and includes humorists such as Jaguar, Angelie, Millôr Fernandes, Luis Fernando Veríssimo, Ziraldo, besides foreigners among which the American Art Spiegelman, Sábat from Argentina, Plantu from France and Antônio from Portugal. Young Brazilian humorists are also presented (caricatures, cartoons, comic strips) as well as a varied film program of comedies and animation. In the first two weeks the documentary "Rio de Jano", about the French artist's visit ro Rio, will be shown. There will be talks by the international guests while the Brazilian humorists will discuss "humor in the times of Lula" - the works of Chico on the first year of the present administration are part of the exhibition.

In the first week the theater presents "2004 - Abacaxi no Prato", by Chico and Paulo Caruso, with the band Os Otimistas. In the second week, "Subversões Social Clubber",mwith Aloísio de Abreu and Luis Salem. As for music, there will be shows by Luis Fernando Verissimo's group Jazz 6 and Campanhia Estadual de Jazz, with Reinaldo from the comedy program "Casseta & Planeta".

Free entry, except to the theater and the sessions of "Rio de Jano".
Dates: From 01 to 31/03/2004, 01/04/2004, 02/04/2004, 03/04/2004, 04/04/2004, 05/04/2004, 06/04/2004, 07/04/2004, 08/04/2004, 09/04/2004, 10/04/2004, 11/04/2004

WORLD WAKEBOARD CIRCUIT
Time: from 1 pm
Venue:
    - Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas
Dates: 02/04/2004, 03/04/2004

BRAZILIAN WAKEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP
Time: from 8 am
Dates: 02/04/2004, 03/04/2004, 04/04/2004

GUIGNOL THEATER
Show of puppets and marionettes

Program

March 6-7
Apitos e Lá Lá Lá... by Carlos Sena.
Jardim de Alah, Sat., at 11am, and Sunday, at 4pm; and Teatro Carlos Werneck, Sun., at 11am.

A Saga de Benedito com o Grupo Tança de Folia.
Quinta da Boa Vista, Sat., at 11am, and Sun. at 4pm.

March 13 - 14
O Monstro do Morro e o Saco de Ouro do Grupo Miliano Teatro de Boneco.
Jardim de Alah, sábado, at 11am, and Sun., at 4pm; and Teatro Carlos Werneck, Sund., at 11am.

Carranca – Três Histórias de Lobo Mau de Zeca Meirelles e o Grupo Marimbondo de Teatro de Bonecos.
Quinta da Boa Vista, Sat., at 11am, and Sun., at 4pm.

March 20 - 21
Curupira de Roger Mello. Direção de Ricado Shopke.
Jardim de Alah, Sat., at 11am, and Sun., at 4pm; and Teatro Carlos Werneck, Sun., at 11am.

Chuá, Chuá, O Pássaro da Chuva de Gim, com o Grupo Infantocrata.
Quinta da Boa Vista, Sat., at 11am, and Sun,. at 4pm
March 27 e 28

Três Atos para Títeres de Gil Conti e Cia. De Surto Mambembe Iô Iô
Jardim de Alah, Sat., at 11am, and Sun., at 4pm; and Teatro Carlos Werneck, Sun., at 11am.

Quibungo de Fátima Café.
Quinta da Boa Vista, Sat., at 11am, and Sun. at 4pm.
Venue:
    - Quinta da Boa Vista, Jardim de Alah (Praça Paul Claudel), Teatro de Marionetes Carlos Werneck(Aterro do Flamengo)
Dates: 06/03/2004, 07/03/2004, 13/03/2004, 14/03/2004, 20/03/2004, 21/03/2004, 27/03/2004, 28/03/2004, 03/04/2004, 04/04/2004, 10/04/2004, 11/04/2004, 17/04/2004, 18/04/2004, 24/04/2004, 25/04/2004

MONTHLY CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT THE NATIONAL MONUMENT TO THE DEAD OF WORLD WAR II
Ceremonies follow a ritual that highlights the significance of this monument. On the first Sunday of every month the three Armed Forces – Navy, Army and Air Force change the guard, in ceremonies featuring the marine band and a joint forces squad on parade.

Dates: 07/03/2004, 04/04/2004


Venue:
    - Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro - - Av. Chile, 245 - Centro
      - Fone: (21) 2240-2669
Dates: 04/04/2004

HOLY WEEK
MAUNDY THURSDAY
On the Thursday of Easter Week at 9am, the the mass celebrating the consecration of the Holy Oils is held by Archbishop Dom Eusébio Oscar Scheid, concelebrated by seven auxiliary Bishops, with parish priests, chaplains and the heads of religious congregation. At the Mass, the Holy Oils will be used by the Episcopal Vicariates.
Venue: Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro - Av. Chile, 245 -Downtown - Tel.: 2240-2669
April 8

GOOD FRIDAY
A day of fasting and abstinence for many Christians. The ceremony at the San Sebastian Cathedral begins at 3 pm with a commemorative liturgy celebrating the Passion and Death of Christ. After the service at 5:30 pm, the faithful accompany the Procession of the Dead Lord, headed by the Archbishop of Rio de Janeiro Dom Eusébio Oscar Scheid, who will bear the Holy Fragment of the Coss.
The Church of Our Lady of Copacabana holds a Procession of the Dead Lord passing through to the streets to the sound of drums , with Roman soldiers leading the way with the chant of Veronica , Our Lady of Dolors and the Dead Christ at 8 pm.
Venue: Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro - Av. Chile, 245 - Downtown - Tel.: 2240-2669
April 9

THE PASSION OF CHRIST PERFORMED AT ARCOS DA LAPA
More than one hundred actors and extras will relive all the main scenes from the triumphant entry in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday to the crucifixion and
death of Christ on Good Friday.
The production of Companhia de Artes Shalom, directed by Milza Gama, will be presented on Good Friday at the Arcos da Lapa

EASTER VIGIL AND RESURRECTION SUNDAY
The most importasnt date in the Christian calendar is celebrated with a mass on Saturday night, blessing water and fire, followed by Resurrection Mass.
Locais Venues: Catedral de São Sebastião - Av. República do Chile – Downtown - Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Copacabana - Rua Hilário de Gouveia, 36 - Copacabana
April 10-11


Venue:
    - Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro - - Av. Chile, 245 - Centro
      - Fone: (21) 2240-2669
Dates: 08/04/2004, 09/04/2004, 10/04/2004, 11/04/2004

III RIO CIRCUIT 2004
Cycling tournament covering over 500 km long of coast and mountains of the State of Rio de Janeiro. The take off will be in Niterói and the finishing line in the city of Rio de Janeiro.

Organized by and Promotion:
    - Diário Lance - .
      - Phone: (21) 2502-1616
Dates: 13/04/2004, 14/04/2004, 15/04/2004, 16/04/2004, 17/04/2004, 18/04/2004


:
    - Patrocínio: Prefeitura da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro - - .
      - Phone: (21) 2588-9165 / (21) 2588-9147
      - E-mail: cecilne@pcrj.rj.gov.br
      - Website: www.planoestrategico.rio.rj.gov.br
Dates: 14/04/2004, 15/04/2004, 16/04/2004

WORLD DOG SHOW
National and international expositors of different canine breeds participate in this exhibition.

Promoted by:
    - Confederação Brasileira de Cinofilia - .
      - Phone: (21) 2580-0812
Dates: 15/04/2004, 16/04/2004, 17/04/2004, 18/04/2004

RIO BOAT SHOW
The event aims to energize and amplify the market for the Brazilian Nautical Industry, to increase sales and strengthen the sector's institutional image.
In this edition there are activities planned for children, such as instruction on sailing free of charge for children over 6 and diving classes in a tank 12 meters deep and a basic course of amateur master.
The Rio Boat Show Regatta, with 250 vessels including those of the brothers Torben and Lars Grael, will occur on April 17 from 1 pm, in Guanabara Bay.

Organized by and Promotion:
    - GR Mar Eventos - .
      - Phone: (11) 3066-0807
      - Website: www.rioboatshow.com.br
Dates: 16/04/2004, 17/04/2004, 18/04/2004, 19/04/2004, 20/04/2004, 21/04/2004, 22/04/2004, 23/04/2004, 24/04/2004, 25/04/2004

II MEETING OF DERMATOLOGISTS OF RIO DE JANEIRO
Meeting of Dermatological Surgeons and Continuous Dermatological Medical Education on LASER AND PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY

Organized by and Promotion:
    - Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologistas - .
      - Phone: (21) 2263-4811 / (21) 2263-5182
      - E-mail: sbdrj@sbdrj.org.br
      - Website: www.sbdrj.org.br
Dates: 16/04/2004, 17/04/2004

INDIAN’S DAY
On the week of the Day of the Indian, the Museum offers an exhibition, showing of videos, presentation of indigenous traditional dances and other activities with the presence of Indians from various ethnics.
Dates: 19/04/2004

WORLD SUMMIT ON MEDIA FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

The City of Rio de Janeiro houses the most important international forum on the quality of media directed to children and young people: the 4th World Summit on Media for Children and Adolescents. The event is part of the movement inspired by the World Summit on Media for Children Foundation, which since 1995 has been promoting discussions and actions related to the social responsibility of the media industry, governments and society as a whole to ensure that all children and adolescents have access to quality
media.
Rio de Janeiro City Hall, through MULTIRIO (Empresa Municipal de Multimeios da Cidade do Rio de Jnaeiro) and MIDIATIVA (Centro Brasileiro de Mídia para Crianças e Adolescentes) has taken the initiative of bringing this major event to Latin America. Previous meetings took place in Melbourne (1995), London (1998) and Thessalonica (2001). ANDI, CECIP, UNICEF, UNESCO, TVE Brasil, TV Cultura and MTV Brasil are institutional partners of the event.
Approximately 2 thousand professionals of the global media industry, educators, researchers, students, besides representatives of governments and fomenting and financing institutions will be together at Escola Naval (Naval Academy) supporting the 4th Summit: Media of All, Media for All. The works to be presented will focus on four topics: identity and
multiculturalism; media: market, audience and values; challenges to quality in the media for children and adolescents; present and future commitments.

RIO TECNOMÍDIA
The event is part of the Cúpula Mundial de Mídia (World Media Summit) for children and adolescents, a closed congress. However in Rio Tecnomídia the
public can take part in and enjoy the diversified program.
At Odeon BR tere is a program of films. At Casa França Brasil the public will be told how special effects for films are produced.
There will be lectures at Darcy Ribeiro cinema school.
Casa França Brasil - Rua Visconde de Itaboraí, 78 Centro - Tel : 2253-5366
Escola Darcy Ribeiro - Rua da Alfândega, 5 Centro - Tel : 2543-4968
Odeon BR - Praça Mahatma Gandhi, 5 Cinelândia - Tel : 2262-5089

Phone: (21) 2528-8205
Website: http://www.riosummit2004.com.br
Venue:
    - Escola Naval - Av. Almirante Sylvio de Noronha, s/nº - Castelo
      - Fone: (21) 3974-1401
Promoted by:
    - Empresa Municipal de Multimeios Ltda-MultiRio
Dates: 19/04/2004, 20/04/2004, 21/04/2004, 22/04/2004, 23/04/2004

PRATAS DO RIO - DIÁLOGO ENTRE O RIO DE JANEIRO E O RIO DA PRATA
Venue:
    - Espaço Sesc - Rua Domingos Ferreira, 160 - Copacabana
      - Fone: (21) 2235-0831
Dates: 19/04/2004, 20/04/2004

TIRADENTES – INDEPENDENCE MARTYR
Civic ceremonies are held in the early morning, in front of the Tiradentes Palace to honor Brazil‘s Independence Martyr Tiradentes – Joaquim José da Silva Xavier, leader of the Inconfidencia Mineira revolt that freed Brazil from colonial rule in XVIII century.
Dates: 21/04/2004

DISCOVERY OF BRAZIL
Celebrating the 504 years since Portuguese explorer Pedro Alvares Cabral discovered Brazil, a ceremony is held at his monument.
Venue:
    - Praça Pedro Alvares Cabral
Dates: 22/04/2004

TRAVEL AGENT'S DAY
Dates: 22/04/2004

SCOUT’S DAY
Dates: 23/04/2004

SAINT GEORGE FESTIVAL
Held at the Igreja São Jorge church with vigil, mass, stalls and procession.
Phone: (21) 2221-9661
Dates: 23/04/2004

AÇUDE MUSEUM CULTURAL BRUNCH
This gastronomic and cultural event has become a reference in the schedule of the city. Every last Sunday of the month, with the backing of City Hall, there will be shows with interpreters of Brazilian Music, plus a buffet specially prepared for the occasion.

Venue:
    - Museu do Açude - Estrada do Açude, 764 - Alto da Boa Vista
      - Fone: (21) 2492-5443 / (21) 2492-2119
Dates: 28/03/2004, 25/04/2004, 30/05/2004, 27/06/2004

4TH LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN GAS AND ELECTRICITY CONGRESS
Conferences, Round Tables with specific themes presented by internationally renewed professionals.
Dates: 26/04/2004, 27/04/2004, 28/04/2004

PROJECT X RAY
Shows of dance followed or accompanied by commentaries of choreographers who
explain the creative process.

Program :
Denise Stutz and Soraya Bastos
April 27

Carlota Portella
May 11

Paulo Mantuano
May 25

Frederico Paredes and Gustavo Ciríaco
June 8

Steven Harper
June 22
:
    - UniverCidade - Curso de Dança - Rua Humaitá, 275 - Humaitá
      - Phone: (21) 25365184
Dates: 27/04/2004, 11/05/2004, 25/05/2004, 08/06/2004, 22/06/2004

X BRAZILIAN CONGRESS ON PULMONARY PEDIATRICS - X BRAZILIAN MEETING ON

Conferences, round tables and courses with the participation of guests from abroad
E-mail: soperj@ism.com.br
Website: http://www.soperj.org.br
Promoted by:
    - Sociedade de Pediatria do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - .
      - Phone: (21) 2531-3313
      - Website: www.soperj.org.br
Organized by:
    - Congressos e Eventos Linda Campos - R. Dona Delfina, 135 - Tijuca
      - Phone: (21) 2571-1919
Dates: 28/04/2004, 29/04/2004, 30/04/2004, 01/05/2004, 02/05/2004

World Wine Trade Fair 2004
The event will be attended by producers of international renown presenting
250 types of wine, when a buffet of cold meats, cheeses and pasta will be
offereed.

Website: http://www.worldwine.com.br
Venue:
    - Hotel Copacabana Palace - Av. Atlântica, 1.702 - Copacabana
      - Fone: (21) 2548-7070
Dates: 29/04/2004

ORCHIDS IN THE GARDEN

The exhibition assembles many different species for this annual edition of delicate beauty. Hundreds of flowers will be on display from its own permanent collection and from Brazilian producers, as well as, species from Cagarras Islands and Chacrinha Park .During this event there will be guided visits, flowers sale and Orch Kids, an event for children from 5 to 10 years old, with story tellers and paintings.
Dates: 30/04/2004, 01/05/2004, 02/05/2004

		May/2004

LABOR DAY
Labor Day celebrations honor all those who through their work contribute to the greatness of this country and the well-being of all humanity. Throughout the city various official cultural and sporting events are planned.
Dates: 01/05/2004

X BRAZILIAN CONGRESS ON PULMONARY PEDIATRICS - X BRAZILIAN MEETING ON

Conferences, round tables and courses with the participation of guests from abroad
E-mail: soperj@ism.com.br
Website: http://www.soperj.org.br
Promoted by:
    - Sociedade de Pediatria do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - .
      - Phone: (21) 2531-3313
      - Website: www.soperj.org.br
Organized by:
    - Congressos e Eventos Linda Campos - R. Dona Delfina, 135 - Tijuca
      - Phone: (21) 2571-1919
Dates: 28/04/2004, 29/04/2004, 30/04/2004, 01/05/2004, 02/05/2004

ORCHIDS IN THE GARDEN

The exhibition assembles many different species for this annual edition of delicate beauty. Hundreds of flowers will be on display from its own permanent collection and from Brazilian producers, as well as, species from Cagarras Islands and Chacrinha Park .During this event there will be guided visits, flowers sale and Orch Kids, an event for children from 5 to 10 years old, with story tellers and paintings.
Dates: 30/04/2004, 01/05/2004, 02/05/2004

FIRST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE OF THE WOMEN OF RIO DE JANEIRO
Representatives of women's organizations, groups and movements meet at this event to propose directives for the National Plan of Public Policies for Women to be created at the National Conference of Policies for Women in July, in Brasilia.
Rio Mulher is linked to the Mayor's Office.
Information: Tel.: 2222-0861 - www.rio.rj.gov.br/riomulher
e-mail: rio_mulher@pcrj.rj.gov.br Venue: To be decided

Phone: 2222-0861
E-mail: e-mail: rio_mulher@pcrj.rj.gov.br
Website: http://www.rio.rj.gov.br/riomulher
Dates: 01/05/2004, 02/05/2004

COMMUNICATION DAY
Ceremonies are held to honor Marshal Rondon, the pioneer behind the integration of Brasil’s hinterland.
Dates: 05/05/2004

X Games
The X Games consists of various ultimate sport modalities such as competitions of skates in-line, bicycle and skate with maneuvers on slopes
and obstacles like handrails and steps. Number 1 Sandro Dias, first holder of the title and first place on the ranking, will be back for this edition
of the event. A legion of fans of the sports is expected at the arena set up on Leme Beach.
Venue:
    - Praia do Leme (em frente ao Hote Méridien)
Dates: 07/05/2004, 08/05/2004, 09/05/2004


Website: http://casafrancabrasil.rj.gov.br
Venue:
    - Casa França Brasil - Rua Visconde de Itaboraí, 78 - Centro
      - Fone: (21) 2253-5366
Dates: 07/05/2004, 08/05/2004, 09/05/2004

VICTORY DAY - HOMAGE TO THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER
On this day military ceremonies commemorating the anniversary of the Allied Victory in World War II are presided over by the President of the Republic .
Dates: 08/05/2004

GROOVE ATTACH
Show of electronic music featuring the best international Dj' of psy-trance as Marcelo bpm, Mushroom, Psychotic Micro, Shazi, Mickey e Hobi and Feio
Dates: 08/05/2004

PROJECT X RAY
Shows of dance followed or accompanied by commentaries of choreographers who
explain the creative process.

Program :
Denise Stutz and Soraya Bastos
April 27

Carlota Portella
May 11

Paulo Mantuano
May 25

Frederico Paredes and Gustavo Ciríaco
June 8

Steven Harper
June 22
:
    - UniverCidade - Curso de Dança - Rua Humaitá, 275 - Humaitá
      - Phone: (21) 25365184
Dates: 27/04/2004, 11/05/2004, 25/05/2004, 08/06/2004, 22/06/2004

ABOLITION OF SLAVERY 1888
Various cultural ceremonies are held by Afro-Brazilian Groups .
Dates: 13/05/2004

WORLD CONGRESS ON OSTEOPOROSIS
Congress with parallel exhibition on themes presented and relating to osteoporosis.
Dates: 14/05/2004, 15/05/2004, 16/05/2004, 17/05/2004, 18/05/2004

VIBEZONE COCA COLA
Event of music and radical activities
Besides the national attractions, the Canadian quartet Three Days Grace is responsible for the opening during the two days festival.
Program:
1st night CPM 22, the singer from Bahia Pitty, O Rappa and Eletrosamba
2nd night - Los Hermanos, Detonautas and Titãs and Eletrosamba.
Famous Djs as Patife, Marcelinho da Lua, Markinhos Mesquita, Mau Mau, Pachu, Nado Leal e Calbuque are responsible for the two areas named Zona Elétrica (Electric Zone) and Zona Franca ( Free Zone)
Venue:
    - Cidade do Rock (próximo ao Riocentro)
:
    - Coca-Cola
Dates: 14/05/2004, 15/05/2004

THE FRENCH MISSION
Museu Nacional de Belas Artes
Av. Rio Branco, 199 - Centro - Tel.: 2240-0068
Ter-Sex, das 10 às 18h Sáb, Dom e feriados, das 14h às 18h
Fre entry on Sundays

THE FRENCH MISSION AND THE ORIGINS OF THE MNBA COLLECTION

98 WORKS BY French artists such as Debret and Taunay and of the first generation of Brazilian artists formed by the Academia Imperial de Belas
Artes.
Until August 15

Solar Grandjean de Montigny
Centro Cultural da PUC-Rio
Rua Marquês de São Vicente, 225 - Gávea - Tel.: 3114-1435
Mon-Fri from 10 am to 5:30 pm

GRANDJEAN DE MONTIGNY AND THE FRENCH MISSION
Reproductions of drawings of the time, photographs and plans of the mansion that belonged to the architect Grandjen de Montigny
Until June 19

Casa França Brasil
Rua Visconde de Itaboraí, 78 - Centro
Tel.: 2253-5366

THE FRENCH MISSION; A MODERN ACADEMY
40 pieces by French and Brazilian artists with works by Nicolas Taunay and Marc Ferrez
Until June 27

Museu Chácara do Céu
CASTRO MAYA AND MISSÃO FRANCESA
Curator Anna Paola and Elizabeth Baez

Exhibition of approximately 65 works of Missionaries Nicolas Antoine Taunay, Joachin Lebreton, Jean-Baptiste Debret and Charles Simon Pradier. The
greatest number is by Debret whose 50 pieces on the theme "Nature and Landscape" portray the house of architect Grandjean de Montigny and the
façade of the Academy of Fine Arts (designed by Grandjean).
May 27 - July 31
Dates: 14/05/2004, 15/05/2004, 16/05/2004, 17/05/2004, 18/05/2004, 20/05/2004, 21/05/2004, 22/05/2004, 23/05/2004, 24/05/2004, 25/05/2004, 26/05/2004, 27/05/2004, 28/05/2004, 29/05/2004, 30/05/2004, 31/05/2004, From 01 to 30/06/2004, From 01 to 31/07/2004, 01/08/2004, 02/08/2004, 03/08/2004, 04/08/2004, 05/08/2004, 06/08/2004, 07/08/2004, 08/08/2004, 09/08/2004, 10/08/2004, 11/08/2004, 12/08/2004, 13/08/2004, 14/08/2004, 15/08/2004

II NATIONAL MEETING WITH PHILOLOGY
Organized by: Círculo Fluminense de Estudos Filológicos e Lingüísticos
The event aims to demonstrate the actuality of philological studies to the literate public, especially to students and professionals of Language and
Literature.
Free Entry.
Information: Tel.: 2569-0276 or José Pereira
e-mail: pereira@uerj.br
Venue: Academia Brasileira de Letras
Av. Presidente Wilson, 231 - Castelo
Tel.: 3974-2500
Website: http://www.filologia.org.br/iiienafil
Venue:
    - Academia Brasileira de Letras - Av. Presidente Wilson, 203 - Centro - Castelo
      - Fone: (21) 3974-2500 / (21) 3974-2552
      - Fax: (21) 2220-6695
Dates: 17/05/2004, 18/05/2004, 19/05/2004, 20/05/2004, 21/05/2004

International Museums Day
Celebrating International Museums Day, a promotion of the Instituto do Patrimônio Histórico Nacional, MIAN - Museu Internacional de Arte Naïf (International Art Naïf Museum) presents the following program:
-Guided visit to MIAN
National collective exhibitions:
* Meu Brasil Brasileiro (tribute to Ary Barroso)
* Verão é alegria, Brasil cinco séculos (Brazilian
History from the Discovery to the inauguration of Brasília)
* Rio de Janeiro naïf (the forty most important
tourist attractions in Rio seen through the eyes of naïf artists)
* Brasil, brasís (a selection of the main Brazilian naïf artists such as Heitor dos Prazeres, Lia Mittarakis, Gerson, Elza O.S. and others)

International collective exhibition:
* World festivities, focusing on several ifferent festivities in 30 different countries.

- Naïf artists speak live

- Lecture by the vice-president of the Lucien Finkelstein Foundation

THE NATIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM promotes a series of activities open to the public
_ At 2 pm Round Table: ""Antigos e Modernos- as
primeiras iniciativas de preservação de monumentos nacionais".
_ After that the exhibition "Salvando o passado ... a
Inspetoria de Monumentos do Museu Histórico Nacional ( 1934-1937)" will be inaugurated
_ Launching of the International Seminar book "Museu Et Cidades".
May 20 from 2 pm
Dates: 18/05/2004

CLIMA RIO AND INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON CLIMATIZATION, ALTERNATIVE ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
.
Phone: (21) 2502-2034
E-mail: climario@climario.com.br
Realization:
    - Olho Nu Promoções e Eventos em 2004
Dates: 19/05/2004, 20/05/2004, 21/05/2004

CAMINHO DAS ARTES
Works by celebrated artists such as Volpi, Manabu and Daniel Senise are part of the circuit of exhibitions at Riocentro, CasaShopping and Tera
Encantada for the fourth edition of O Caminho das Artes.
The event also presents works by 97 artists at 46 ateliers from São Conrado to Vargem Grande.
Website: http://www.caminhodasartes.com.br
Dates: 22/05/2004, 23/05/2004, 29/05/2004, 30/05/2004

MERCADO MUNDO MIX
Mercado Mundo Mix is a cultural movement that assembles designers, stylists and musicians.

Moto Mundo Mix Rio de Janeiro
Program:

Saturday
- Program Sala de Visita: with actress Thalma de Freitas soap opera O Clone)
- DJ Marcelinho da Lua (drum'n'bass)
- DJ Shild (electro)
- DJs Gustavo Tatá e Gustavo MM (project Playground)

Sunday

- Afonjah (dub lounge percussive with Janaína Lince)
Paula Lima (DJ set)
- Project AfroRio (live pa - percussionist DJs e MC)
- Apavoramento Sound System with participation of MC de Leve

Venue:
    - Fundição Progresso - Rua dos Arcos, 24 - Lapa
      - Fone: (21) 2210-3324
Dates: 22/05/2004, 23/05/2004

BRITE 2004 - BRAZIL INTERNATIONAL TOURISM EXCHANGE
In the new version the business meetings occur in periods of twenty minutes in 200 standardized booths, with institutional stands planned specially to
present cases, workshops and seminars. At these stands, firms and regional tourism agencies will offer support and continuity to the buyers' negotiation process.
Brite 2004 aims to convince Hosted Buyers of the quality and diversity of several Brazilian products as well as of the constant creativity and professionalism of our industry.
Sponsored by VARIG, ABIH-RJ, SECRETARIA DE TURISMO DO MUNICÍPIO DO RIO DE JANEIRO, SECRETARIA ESTADUAL DE TURISMO
Supported by RIO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, RIOTUR, TURISRIO E SHRBS-RIO
Organized by:
    - ESCALA EVENTOS - .
Dates: 24/05/2004, 25/05/2004, 26/05/2004

WORLD PEACE CRUSADE

Organized: Mirian Stanescon-RORARNI – Tel: 3277-3984, 9897-7482, 8121-5592
Support: Secretaria Municipal das Culturas, Riotur

The aim of the main Gypsy event in Brazil is to pay tribute to Jews, Indians, Blacks and Gypsies in order to heighten awareness of the importance to world peace of fellowship among all peoples, creeds and races.
This is part of the celebrations honoring Saint Sara Kali (patron saint of the Gypsy people) and will also feature exhibitions, seminars, fair, as well as Gypsy, Afro, Indigenous and Jewish dances.

Free Entry

May 24
3 pm - Concentration at Parque garota de Ipanema - Rua Francisco Otaviano - Arpoador
3:30 pm - Start of Romaria(walk from Rua Francisco Otaviano to main entrance of Parque garota de Ipanema - Praia do Arpoador
4 pm - Inter-religious Mass in honor of Santa Sara Kalí
4:30 pm - Cult to Santa Sara Kalí (at her grotto situated in the Parque) with offering of fruit, candles, incense and flowers
5 pm- Distribution of the blessed buns of Santa Sara Kalí
6 pm - Closing with a great ring of gypsy dancing and calling on God and all the spirit of light to restore joy and peace among nations.

May 25

6 pm - Great festivity in honor of Santa Sara Kalí, with shows, music, gypsy dancing (with gypsies of several Estates), handicraft exhibition, typical
food, gypsy cards, tarot, and others.
E-mail: mirian_stanescon@yahoo.com.br
Venue:
    - Parque Garota de Ipanema - Posto 7 - Rua Francisco Otaviano - Arpoador
Dates: 24/05/2004, 25/05/2004

2nd ANTIQUES EXHIBIT
O evento conta com a participação dos melhores antiquários do Rio de Janeiro.
The best antiquarians of Rio de Janeiro participate in the event.

Venue:
    - Casa de Arte Julieta de Serpa - Praia do Flamengo, 340 - Flamengo
      - Fone: (21) 2551-1278
Dates: 27/05/2004, 28/05/2004, 29/05/2004, 30/05/2004, 31/05/2004, 01/06/2004, 02/06/2004, 03/06/2004, 04/06/2004, 05/06/2004, 06/06/2004

CARIOQUINHA PROJECT
In its 6th edition Projeto Carioquinha offers discounts and advantages to cariocas and residents of Rio and Grande Rio on major tourist and cultural attractions in the city. In order to participate all that is needed is the ID card or proof of residency.

The project includes attractions from other municipalities, such as Niterói, Petrópolis, Arraial do Cabo and Friburgo, in a total of 61 tourist landmarks
and attractions.

On the agenda are ecological walks on Morro da Urca (Urca Hill), such as the Pé no Chão and Tuareg, and the one on Pedra Bonita. Batendo Perna will walk
to Pico do Papagaio, in Tijuca Forest, on June 30.
There are also panoramic delta wing and helicopter flights, bus rides across the city or jeep rides in the forests, visits to museums, sailing on a saveiro in Guanabara Bay, walks along ecological tracks, rappelling, diving, climbing and even parachute jumping and micro-light flights.

All this besides the well known tourist attractions of Pão de Açúcar (Sugar Loaf), the Trem do Corcovado (Train to the Christ statue on Corcovado Mountain), Jardim Botãnico (Botanical Gardens) and Biblioteca Nacional (National Library).

Fiften museums, from the MAM (Museum of Modern Art) to Museu Carmen Miranda, including the Oceonographic Museum in Arraial do Cabo and the most often requested MAC (Museum of Contemporary Art) in Niterói, are included in the
project.

The young have also been remembered. Attractions such as Fazendinha Estação Natureza, Rio Zôo, Zôo Nit, the (Planetário) Planetarium and the Museu do
Índio (Museum of the Indian) feature events aimed at children. Some light ecological walks can be enjoyed by the whole family.

The complete list of participants can be seen in Metrô Rio (Rio Subway).

Visit the site www.carioquinha.com.br or Alô Rio -tels.: 2542-8080, 2542-8004, 0800-7071808
For information concerning attractions in the interior of the State, call 0800 282 2007 (Disque Turismo).
Website: http://www.carioquinha.com.br
Dates: 29/05/2004, 30/05/2004, 31/05/2004, From 01 to 30/06/2004

RIO ZOO 2004 - XXVIII BRAZILIAN CONGRESS OF ZOOS
National and international invited speakers will present, at round tables and lectures, themes related to various aspects of the life of wild animals: captivity, nature, food, behaviour, reproduction, health,contributing thus to an important interchange for the conservation and preservation of our fauna.
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Website: http://www.rio.rj.gov.br/riozoo
Promoted by:
    - Sociedade de Zoológicos do Brasil
Organized by:
    - Prefeitura da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro - Secretaria do Meio Ambiente e Fundação RIO ZOO
Dates: 30/05/2004, 31/05/2004, 01/06/2004, 02/06/2004, 03/06/2004, 04/06/2004

AÇUDE MUSEUM CULTURAL BRUNCH
This gastronomic and cultural event has become a reference in the schedule of the city. Every last Sunday of the month, with the backing of City Hall, there will be shows with interpreters of Brazilian Music, plus a buffet specially prepared for the occasion.

Venue:
    - Museu do Açude - Estrada do Açude, 764 - Alto da Boa Vista
      - Fone: (21) 2492-5443 / (21) 2492-2119
Dates: 28/03/2004, 25/04/2004, 30/05/2004, 27/06/2004

		June/2004

JUNE BONFIRE FESTIVAL

June bonfire festivals are among the most appealing aspects of Brazilian folklore. Throughout the city, in streets, squares, clubs, schools and churches, mini country villages are set up with stalls of seasonal delicacies and games, decorated with little flags, banners and lanterns. Square dancing and a mock country wedding take place by the light of bonfires and fireworks. The tradition of dancing around the bonfire and leaping over the flames used to be common throughout Europe, as part of various rural mid-year festivals. In Rio, these festivities are centered on the feasts of St. Anthony (13th), St.John (24th) and St. Peter (29th).

ARRAIÁ DO RIO
Festa Junina with thematic decoration, stalls, typical foods and drinks, shows, DJs.

Program:

FORROÇACANA and NANDO REIS
June 25

ALCEU VALENÇA and ELETROSAMBA
June 26

Venue: Marina da Glória - Av. Infante Dom Henrique, s/nº - Glória
Dates: From 01 to 30/06/2004

CARIOQUINHA PROJECT
In its 6th edition Projeto Carioquinha offers discounts and advantages to cariocas and residents of Rio and Grande Rio on major tourist and cultural attractions in the city. In order to participate all that is needed is the ID card or proof of residency.

The project includes attractions from other municipalities, such as Niterói, Petrópolis, Arraial do Cabo and Friburgo, in a total of 61 tourist landmarks
and attractions.

On the agenda are ecological walks on Morro da Urca (Urca Hill), such as the Pé no Chão and Tuareg, and the one on Pedra Bonita. Batendo Perna will walk
to Pico do Papagaio, in Tijuca Forest, on June 30.
There are also panoramic delta wing and helicopter flights, bus rides across the city or jeep rides in the forests, visits to museums, sailing on a saveiro in Guanabara Bay, walks along ecological tracks, rappelling, diving, climbing and even parachute jumping and micro-light flights.

All this besides the well known tourist attractions of Pão de Açúcar (Sugar Loaf), the Trem do Corcovado (Train to the Christ statue on Corcovado Mountain), Jardim Botãnico (Botanical Gardens) and Biblioteca Nacional (National Library).

Fiften museums, from the MAM (Museum of Modern Art) to Museu Carmen Miranda, including the Oceonographic Museum in Arraial do Cabo and the most often requested MAC (Museum of Contemporary Art) in Niterói, are included in the
project.

The young have also been remembered. Attractions such as Fazendinha Estação Natureza, Rio Zôo, Zôo Nit, the (Planetário) Planetarium and the Museu do
Índio (Museum of the Indian) feature events aimed at children. Some light ecological walks can be enjoyed by the whole family.

The complete list of participants can be seen in Metrô Rio (Rio Subway).

Visit the site www.carioquinha.com.br or Alô Rio -tels.: 2542-8080, 2542-8004, 0800-7071808
For information concerning attractions in the interior of the State, call 0800 282 2007 (Disque Turismo).
Website: http://www.carioquinha.com.br
Dates: 29/05/2004, 30/05/2004, 31/05/2004, From 01 to 30/06/2004

COURSE OF STUDY AND RECYCLING FOR TOURIST GUIDES
Historical, Geographical and Urban Development of the City of Rio de Janeiro applied to Tourism
Module I: Historical Aspects - Prof Carlos Eduardo de Almeida Barat
Module II- Geographical Aspects - Prof Douglas Dester
From June 1 to July 6

Oenology - Wines, Menus and Restaurants of Rio
Prof Carlos Alberto Raggio Davies
June 1 to July 6

Interpersonal Relations - Professor Lúcia Gadelha
June 1 to July 6

Venue: - Rua da Matriz, 49 - Botafogo
      - Fone: (21) 2537-8002
Dates: From 01 to 30/06/2004

THE FRENCH MISSION
Museu Nacional de Belas Artes
Av. Rio Branco, 199 - Centro - Tel.: 2240-0068
Ter-Sex, das 10 às 18h Sáb, Dom e feriados, das 14h às 18h
Fre entry on Sundays

THE FRENCH MISSION AND THE ORIGINS OF THE MNBA COLLECTION

98 WORKS BY French artists such as Debret and Taunay and of the first generation of Brazilian artists formed by the Academia Imperial de Belas
Artes.
Until August 15

Solar Grandjean de Montigny
Centro Cultural da PUC-Rio
Rua Marquês de São Vicente, 225 - Gávea - Tel.: 3114-1435
Mon-Fri from 10 am to 5:30 pm

GRANDJEAN DE MONTIGNY AND THE FRENCH MISSION
Reproductions of drawings of the time, photographs and plans of the mansion that belonged to the architect Grandjen de Montigny
Until June 19

Casa França Brasil
Rua Visconde de Itaboraí, 78 - Centro
Tel.: 2253-5366

THE FRENCH MISSION; A MODERN ACADEMY
40 pieces by French and Brazilian artists with works by Nicolas Taunay and Marc Ferrez
Until June 27

Museu Chácara do Céu
CASTRO MAYA AND MISSÃO FRANCESA
Curator Anna Paola and Elizabeth Baez

Exhibition of approximately 65 works of Missionaries Nicolas Antoine Taunay, Joachin Lebreton, Jean-Baptiste Debret and Charles Simon Pradier. The
greatest number is by Debret whose 50 pieces on the theme "Nature and Landscape" portray the house of architect Grandjean de Montigny and the
façade of the Academy of Fine Arts (designed by Grandjean).
May 27 - July 31
Dates: 14/05/2004, 15/05/2004, 16/05/2004, 17/05/2004, 18/05/2004, 20/05/2004, 21/05/2004, 22/05/2004, 23/05/2004, 24/05/2004, 25/05/2004, 26/05/2004, 27/05/2004, 28/05/2004, 29/05/2004, 30/05/2004, 31/05/2004, From 01 to 30/06/2004, From 01 to 31/07/2004, 01/08/2004, 02/08/2004, 03/08/2004, 04/08/2004, 05/08/2004, 06/08/2004, 07/08/2004, 08/08/2004, 09/08/2004, 10/08/2004, 11/08/2004, 12/08/2004, 13/08/2004, 14/08/2004, 15/08/2004

RIO ZOO 2004 - XXVIII BRAZILIAN CONGRESS OF ZOOS
National and international invited speakers will present, at round tables and lectures, themes related to various aspects of the life of wild animals: captivity, nature, food, behaviour, reproduction, health,contributing thus to an important interchange for the conservation and preservation of our fauna.
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Website: http://www.rio.rj.gov.br/riozoo
Promoted by:
    - Sociedade de Zoológicos do Brasil
Organized by:
    - Prefeitura da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro - Secretaria do Meio Ambiente e Fundação RIO ZOO
Dates: 30/05/2004, 31/05/2004, 01/06/2004, 02/06/2004, 03/06/2004, 04/06/2004

MÚSICA LÍRICA NO CINEMA
Tuesdays from noon to 6:30 pm
Free entry

Throughout June a selection of films will be shown in which music is as important as story and images.

Mario Lanza, known to the public and critics as actor and opera singer, will be present in three productions: the 1949 "That Midnight Kiss" that made him a star, - "The Great Caruso" in which he played the part of tenor Enrico Caruso and - "Seven Hills of Rome" a 1957 production and one of his last films.

Another high point is the performance of Ilona Massey in the film "Balalaika". The blond actress with the husky voice, pleasantly enigmatic and frequently compared to Marlene Dietrich and Greta Garbo, had in this musical comedy of 1939 the greatest triumph of her career.
Dates: 01/06/2004, 08/06/2004, 15/06/2004, 22/06/2004, 29/06/2004

2nd ANTIQUES EXHIBIT
O evento conta com a participação dos melhores antiquários do Rio de Janeiro.
The best antiquarians of Rio de Janeiro participate in the event.

Venue:
    - Casa de Arte Julieta de Serpa - Praia do Flamengo, 340 - Flamengo
      - Fone: (21) 2551-1278
Dates: 27/05/2004, 28/05/2004, 29/05/2004, 30/05/2004, 31/05/2004, 01/06/2004, 02/06/2004, 03/06/2004, 04/06/2004, 05/06/2004, 06/06/2004

ENVIRONMENT WEEK
Organized by: SMAC/5º Escritório Técnico Regional - AP.5
Rua Marmiari, 221-A - Senador Camará
Informatiom: 2404-0307

Lectures, courses, workshops, panels and guided visits

To celebrate Semana do Meio Ambiente Environment Week), the Fundação Parques e Jardins (Parks and Gardens Foundation) is sponsoring a competition
for photographs of Rio parks, squares, monuments, founatoins and trees.
For further information visit the site
www.rio.rj.gov.br/fpj


Website: http://www.rio.rj.gov.br/fpj
Venue:
    - Parque Natural Municipal Fazenda do Viegas - Rua Marmiari, 221 - Senador Camará
      - Fone: (0) 2404-0307
Dates: 01/06/2004, 02/06/2004, 03/06/2004, 04/06/2004, 05/06/2004

RIOACAPPELLA FESTIVAL 2004
A fórum of quality with shows to launch CDs of vocal groups, courses and workshops for vocal groups from all over the country. Some groups from Rio
take part in the event.

BR6
June 1

EQUALE
June 2

NEGRO-SPIRITUALS
June 3

ARRANCO DE VARSÓVIA
June 8

GARGANTA PROFUNDA
June 9

The shows will start at 9 pm

On June 10 the IV Forum RioAcapella of Vocal Music will open , with a show of 12 vocal groups a cappella, from II Course. The Forum will present various lectures from June 11 to 13, from 9 am to 7:30 pm at Instituto Metodista Bennett (Rua Marquês de Abrantes, 55 - Flamengo).


Venue:
    - Sala Baden Powell - Av. Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, 360 - Copacabana
      - Fone: (21) 2548-0421
Dates: 01/06/2004, 02/06/2004, 03/06/2004, 04/06/2004, 05/06/2004, 06/06/2004, 07/06/2004, 08/06/2004, 09/06/2004, 10/06/2004, 11/06/2004, 12/06/2004, 13/06/2004

8º CIRCUITO DAS ARTES JARDIM BOTÂNICO
8th BOTANICAL GARDENS ART CIRCUIT
Approximately eighty artists open the dors of their ateliers, among them Vila dos Artistas, Engenheiro Pena Chaves Street, and O Sol.
This edition pays tribute to the theater and presents round tables, plays, costume designs, gastronomy and workshops.
For more information visit the site www.circuitojbotanico.com.br
Website: http://www.circuitojbotanico.com.br
Dates: 04/06/2004, 05/06/2004, 06/06/2004

WORLD ENVIROMENT DAY
June 5 was declared World Environment Day by the United Nations during the Stockholm Conference in order to draw the attention and interest of nations and Governments to environmental issues. Twenty years later, the Earth Summit on the Environment and Development Conference - Eco 92 - was held in Rio de Janeiro. Spurred by this event, municipal agencies organize a week of discussions and exhibitions designed to improve the daily lives of the local population. The Parks and Gardens Foundation promotes an event in one of the parks of the city on this date.
Dates: 05/06/2004

PROJECT X RAY
Shows of dance followed or accompanied by commentaries of choreographers who
explain the creative process.

Program :
Denise Stutz and Soraya Bastos
April 27

Carlota Portella
May 11

Paulo Mantuano
May 25

Frederico Paredes and Gustavo Ciríaco
June 8

Steven Harper
June 22
:
    - UniverCidade - Curso de Dança - Rua Humaitá, 275 - Humaitá
      - Phone: (21) 25365184
Dates: 27/04/2004, 11/05/2004, 25/05/2004, 08/06/2004, 22/06/2004


Website: http://www.cinesul.com.br
Dates: 08/06/2004, 09/06/2004, 10/06/2004, 11/06/2004, 12/06/2004, 13/06/2004, 14/06/2004, 15/06/2004, 16/06/2004, 17/06/2004, 18/06/2004, 19/06/2004, 20/06/2004

VII INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE BRAZILIAN STUDIES ASSOCIATION -BRASA
the Conference program will include paper presentations during morning sessions; special guest lectures, workshops, and plenary meetings in the afternoon; and cultural activities in the evening.
Phone: (21) 3114-1001
Website: http://www-puc-rio.br/cci
Venue:
    - Pontifícia Universidade Católica - PUC - Rua Marquês de São Vicente, 225 - Gávea
Organized by and Promotion:
    - Coordenação Central de Cooperação Internacional-PUC - .
Dates: 09/06/2004, 10/06/2004, 11/06/2004, 12/06/2004

PORTUGAL DAY
Typical Portuguese celebration honoring the patron of the Portuguese language, Luiz de Camões.
Dates: 10/06/2004

AVITRIN OPEN WORLD CHAMPIOSHIP 2004
Contest and exhibition of rare beauty bringing together bird breeders of the most noble species
Judges: Roberto Bugli ( Italy) and Ley H. Silva
Venue: Hipermercado Extra Bom Marche – Av. das Américas, 900 – Barra da Tijuca
Information: Phone 2493-7096
Dates: 10/06/2004, 11/06/2004, 12/06/2004, 13/06/2004

NATIONAL AIRMAIL DAY
A tribute to Brigadier Eduardo Gomes, founder and patron of Brazil’s National Airmail Service, and to the work of national integration done by the Brazilian airmail service which, since l931, has shortened distances and sped up communication.
Dates: 12/06/2004

VALENTINE’S DAY

Dates: 12/06/2004

196 YEARS OF THE BOTANICAL GARDENS
Atrractions:

Walks along tracks in Mata Atlântica (AtlanticForest), on Morro das Margaridas (Hill of the Daisies), behind the orchid house, guided by monitors that explain the importnce of the soil, plants, and the relationship between the fauna and the water courses.

9 am -  10:30 am, 10:30 am - noon, 1 pm – 2:30 pm, 2:30 pm – 4 pm

Children plays

Sun (13) at 10 amand 1 pm

Reopening of greenhouse containing insectivorous plants, with historical and scientific information about the collection.
Dates: 12/06/2004, 13/06/2004

FEAST OF ST. ANTHONY
St. Anthony’s Convent in the Largo da Carioca, downtown commemorates 773 years since the death of St. Anthony (born in Lisbon in 1195, died in Pádua in 1231). Hourly masses from 6 a.m. onwards, with blessings every quarter hour. Stalls in the churchyard sell religious objects, sweets, snacks, books and St. Anthony’s bread.
Dates: 13/06/2004

ARRIVAL OF OYMPIC TORCH IN RIO DE JANEIRO

This is the first time the Olympic Torch crosses the five continents and Rio de Janeiro has been chosen by the Athens Olympic Organizing Committee (ATHOC) to represent South America.

The Olympic Torch arrives in Rio de Janeiro on June 13. Its route starts in Maracanã. From then on the first participant begins the relay on a course of about 48 km to be covered within eight hours.

All the athletes that have been awarded gold medals in the Olympic Games will be nominated by COB to take part in the relay.

The show at the closing of the Passage of the Olympic Torch in Rio will assemble several Brazilian artists of different styles, such as Samuel Rosa,
Paula Toller, Rita Lee, Gilberto Gil, Zeca Pagodinho, among many others. They will present only one song each in a musical relay.

The Greek Andreas Varotsos, who designed the Torch, drew his inspiration from the olive leaf, a symbol of peace and freedom all over the world.
68 cm long, it is made of metal and olive wood and weighs 700 grams.

Innaugurated on Copacabana Beach, a clock, replica of the Athens Torch, indicates the days to the relay that will go through several districts of Rio.

Dates: 13/06/2004


Dates: 14/06/2004, 15/06/2004, 16/06/2004, 17/06/2004, 18/06/2004

Nike Panna KO
Dates: 14/06/2004, 15/06/2004, 16/06/2004, 17/06/2004, 18/06/2004, 19/06/2004, 20/06/2004

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PSYCHOANALYSIS CONFERENCE
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Phone: (21) 2537-1333
E-mail: secretaria@sbprj.org.br
Website: http://www.sbprj.org.br
Dates: 18/06/2004, 19/06/2004


BRAZILIAN RAGGAE
The event presents Maranhão State and its peculiarities.
Lecture by Poet Ferreira Gular and show with Jair Soaresw and Band)
June 18


Website: http://www.forum.ufrj.br
Venue:
    - Forum de Ciência e Cultura da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - UFRJ - Av. Pau Brasil, 540 - Ilha do Fundão
      - Fone: (21) 3376-9815 / (21) 9628-8212
Dates: 18/06/2004

XXVII EXPO BABY & PREGNANCY AND EXPO CHILDREN´S PARTY
Furniture and baby-wear fair with clothes and extras for expectant mothers.
Time: 2 pm to 10 pm
Free Entry.
Phone: (21) 2442-1330
Dates: 23/06/2004, 24/06/2004, 25/06/2004, 26/06/2004, 27/06/2004


E-mail: esportecidadania@congrex.com.br
Venue:
    - Pontifícia Universidade Católica - PUC - Rua Marquês de São Vicente, 225 - Gávea
Promoted by:
    - AMENDOEIRA EGUEDES CULTURAL
Dates: 23/06/2004, 24/06/2004, 25/06/2004, 26/06/2004

FASHION RIO - FASHION BUSINESS - JÓIA BRASIL
Official Brazilian Fashion Event brings together designer labels to show their Spring-Summer colletions 2004-2005
Promoted by:
    - SEBRAE, PREFEITURA DO RIO E APEX - .
Dates: 25/06/2004, 26/06/2004, 27/06/2004, 28/06/2004, 29/06/2004, 30/06/2004

RIO DE JANEIRO MARATHON

Route: 42km - Recreio, Praia da Reserva, Barra, São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Botafogo e Flamengo
Start: 8:30am
Finishing: Aterro do Flamengo

E-mail: spiridon@veloxmail.com.br
Website: http://www.riorunners.com.br
Supported by:
    - Prefeitura da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro e Secretaria de Esporte
Dates: 27/06/2004

RUNNING FOR PEACE
Simultaneous to the Rio de Janeiro Marathon, it is part of the event with start and finish at Aterro do Flamengo
Start at 9 am

Dates: 27/06/2004

AÇUDE MUSEUM CULTURAL BRUNCH
This gastronomic and cultural event has become a reference in the schedule of the city. Every last Sunday of the month, with the backing of City Hall, there will be shows with interpreters of Brazilian Music, plus a buffet specially prepared for the occasion.

Venue:
    - Museu do Açude - Estrada do Açude, 764 - Alto da Boa Vista
      - Fone: (21) 2492-5443 / (21) 2492-2119
Dates: 28/03/2004, 25/04/2004, 30/05/2004, 27/06/2004

PRIDE PARADE GLBT - RIO 2004
The 9th Pride Parade will take place on June 27 from 1 pm on Copacabana Beach with the theme Careta para o Preconceito, a campaign involving Rio
celebrities. This time the Parade celebrates 25 years of the modern homosexual movement in Brazil, marked by the creation of the newspaper O
Lampião and the foundation of the first homosexual group in the country, the Somos-SP. Furthermore, the Parade calls attention to the importance of the
Law that recognizes same-sex marriages, and the Law that makes discrimination against GLBTs a crime. The program of Pride Month will consist of, among other events, GLBT Cultural Fair, Film Marathon, and the Pride Parade GLBR-Rio on Copacabana Beach, which in 2003 had 300 thousand participants. This year 400 thousand people are expected to take part,
including tourists that will come to the city and boost the economy.
Institutions supporting the Parade: Ministério da Saúde, Ministério da Cultura, Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro, Assessoria Estadual de DST/Aids,
UFRJ, UERJ, Universidade Candido Mendes e UNIRIO.
Further information by phone: 2552-5995, 2553-4616
E-mail: arco-iris@arco-iris.org.br
Dates: 27/06/2004

THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF GAY PRIDE
Dates: 28/06/2004

I FAIR AND CONFERENCE OF OFFSHORE NAVAL INDUSTRY
The event will be attended by all the offshore naval industry in the country, including suppliers of products and services


E-mail: navalshore@portosenavios.com.br
Website: http://www.portosenavios.com.br/navalshore
:
    - Realização: Revista Portos e Navios
Dates: 28/06/2004, 29/06/2004, 30/06/2004

Community meeting on environmental education
SuperVia creates the event in association with the Municipal Education Office, CEDAE, Associação Ambientalista Defensores da Terra (Environmental Association Protectors of the Earth) and RioCoop. Among programmed activities, a lecture by Deputado Federal Carlos Minc - President of the Environmental Commission (ALERJ) on "Environmental Education" and another
by CEDAE on rational water consumption and supply in Rio de Janeiro, coinciding with the theme of the current campaign by the National Confederation of Bishops (CNBB) which is "Water, source of life".

Venue:
    - SESC - Madureira - Rua Ewbanck Câmara, 90 - Madureira
Dates: 30/06/2004

		July/2004

THE FRENCH MISSION
Museu Nacional de Belas Artes
Av. Rio Branco, 199 - Centro - Tel.: 2240-0068
Ter-Sex, das 10 às 18h Sáb, Dom e feriados, das 14h às 18h
Fre entry on Sundays

THE FRENCH MISSION AND THE ORIGINS OF THE MNBA COLLECTION

98 WORKS BY French artists such as Debret and Taunay and of the first generation of Brazilian artists formed by the Academia Imperial de Belas
Artes.
Until August 15

Solar Grandjean de Montigny
Centro Cultural da PUC-Rio
Rua Marquês de São Vicente, 225 - Gávea - Tel.: 3114-1435
Mon-Fri from 10 am to 5:30 pm

GRANDJEAN DE MONTIGNY AND THE FRENCH MISSION
Reproductions of drawings of the time, photographs and plans of the mansion that belonged to the architect Grandjen de Montigny
Until June 19

Casa França Brasil
Rua Visconde de Itaboraí, 78 - Centro
Tel.: 2253-5366

THE FRENCH MISSION; A MODERN ACADEMY
40 pieces by French and Brazilian artists with works by Nicolas Taunay and Marc Ferrez
Until June 27

Museu Chácara do Céu
CASTRO MAYA AND MISSÃO FRANCESA
Curator Anna Paola and Elizabeth Baez

Exhibition of approximately 65 works of Missionaries Nicolas Antoine Taunay, Joachin Lebreton, Jean-Baptiste Debret and Charles Simon Pradier. The
greatest number is by Debret whose 50 pieces on the theme "Nature and Landscape" portray the house of architect Grandjean de Montigny and the
façade of the Academy of Fine Arts (designed by Grandjean).
May 27 - July 31
Dates: 14/05/2004, 15/05/2004, 16/05/2004, 17/05/2004, 18/05/2004, 20/05/2004, 21/05/2004, 22/05/2004, 23/05/2004, 24/05/2004, 25/05/2004, 26/05/2004, 27/05/2004, 28/05/2004, 29/05/2004, 30/05/2004, 31/05/2004, From 01 to 30/06/2004, From 01 to 31/07/2004, 01/08/2004, 02/08/2004, 03/08/2004, 04/08/2004, 05/08/2004, 06/08/2004, 07/08/2004, 08/08/2004, 09/08/2004, 10/08/2004, 11/08/2004, 12/08/2004, 13/08/2004, 14/08/2004, 15/08/2004

CURSO DE APRENDIZAGEM E RECICLAGEM PARA GUIAS DE TURISMO
Historical, Geographical and Urban Development of the City of Rio de Janeiro applied to Tourism
Module I: Historical Aspects - Prof Carlos Eduardo de Almeida Barat
Module II- Geographical Aspects - Prof Douglas Dester

Oenology - Wines, Menus and Restaurants of Rio
Prof Carlos Alberto Raggio Davies

Interpersonal Relations - Professor Lúcia Gadelha

Getting to Know Nature - (Fauna and Flora of Rio de Janeiro) Prof André Micaldas

How to Set Up a Tourist Agency - Prof George Hirmes

Preparation of Itineraries - Professor Arlinda Carneiro


Venue: - Rua da Matriz, 49 - Botafogo
      - Fone: (21) 2537-8002
Dates: From 01 to 31/07/2004

FIREMAN`S DAY
Ceremonies celebrating the anniversary of the Rio de Janeiro Military Fire Brigade, set up on July 2, 1856.
Dates: 02/07/2004

EXPO SUL BRASIL 2004
Dates: 02/07/2004, 03/07/2004, 04/07/2004, 05/07/2004, 06/07/2004, 08/07/2004, 09/07/2004, 10/07/2004, 11/07/2004

MONTHLY CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT THE NATIONAL MONUMENT TO THE DEAD OF WORLD WAR II
Ceremonies follow a ritual that highlights the significance of this monument. On the first Sunday of every month the three Armed Forces – Navy, Army and Air Force change the guard, in ceremonies featuring the marine band and a joint forces squad on parade.

Dates: 04/07/2004, 01/08/2004

BRAZILIAN MOTOR-CYCLE SPEED CHAMPIONSHIP RIO 2004

Friday July 7

Practice 1
125 cc 9am 1:15pm
MOTOGP 10am 2pm
250cc 11:15 3:15pm

Saturday July 3

Practice 2
125 cc 9am 1:15pm
MOTOGP 10am 2pm
250cc 11:15am 3:15pm

Sunday July 4

WARMUP

125cc 9am
250cc 9:30am
MOTOGP 10am

RACE
MOTOGP 11:30am
125cc 1pm:
250cc 2:15pm
Website: http://www.riogp.com.br
Venue:
    - Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet - Av. Embaixador Abelardo Bueno s/nº – - Jacarepaguá
      - Fone: (21) 2421-4949
Dates: 04/07/2004

THE EIGHTEEN OF THE FORT

Civil and military ceremony laying wreath at the bust of Siqueira Campos, with speeches and a minute’s silence in memory of the young officers who rose against the Epitácio Pessoa regime in 1922.
Dates: 05/07/2004

XIII INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PHOTOACOUSTIC AND PHOTOTHERMAL PHENOMENA

The biennial International Conferences on Phenomena (ICPPP) is concerned with the science, applications and technologies involving the optical, electron-beam for the production, propagation and detection of acoustic, thermal and general diffusion-wave fields.
Dates: 05/07/2004, 06/07/2004, 07/07/2004, 08/07/2004

III ORTHO PREMIUM - INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON ORTHODENTICS

Implants as a form of anchorage in Orthodontics and Interdisciplinary advances in Orthodontics are the themes presented at this event.
E-mail: sbort@terra.com.br
Website: http://www.sbo.org.br
Organized by and Promotion:
    - Sociedade Brasileira de Ortodontia - .
      - Phone: (21) 2522-2613
Dates: 07/07/2004, 08/07/2004, 09/07/2004, 10/07/2004

DEGUSTA RIO 2004

In this third edition of Degusta Rio the public will be able to taste cuisines from several countries besides traditional Brazilian dishes. The event will include wines and "cachaça" (Brazilian rum), dessert and coffee, a mini-shopping center with products and services for the gastronomic market, stores of utensils, bookstores and decorative products for the table and the kitchen. All this along with a vast cultural program with musical shows, airshows, performances and art exhibitions.

E-mail: faleconosco@degustario.com.br
Website: http://www.degustario.com.br
Venue:
    - Armazém 5 e 6 - Cais do Porto - Av. Rodrigo Alves, s/nº - Praça Mauá
Promoted by:
    - Associação Brasileira de Empresas de Entretenimentos e Lazer - ABRASEL -
      - Phone: (21) 25126522
Dates: 07/07/2004, 08/07/2004, 09/07/2004, 10/07/2004, 11/07/2004

VII SENABOM - NATIONAL FIREFHGTERS SEMINAR
In its seventh edition SENABOM establishes itself as a forum for debates, exchange of experience and diffusion of ideas and new techniques and equipment for professionals of the area. The Seminar will present renowned international and national specialists with highly technical and current topics such as prevention of accidents, emergency assistance among others.
Dates: 07/07/2004, 08/07/2004, 09/07/2004

INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE GOVERNANCE NETWORK 10TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Organização JZ Congressos – Tel.: 2266-9150
Promoção Instituto Brasileiro de Governança Corporativa – Tel.: (0XX11)3043-7008
The ICGN Annual Conference is the most important event about corporate governance in the world and prominent professionals and investors concerned about this subject from all over the world will attend the event.
Each year the Conference takes place in a different country and in 2004, for the first time it will be held in the southern hemisphere, exactly in Rio de Janeiro.
Dates: 07/07/2004, 08/07/2004, 09/07/2004

12nd INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL OF BRAZIL

An annual festival Anima Mundi has been bringing to the Brazilian public since 1993, a selection of the best national and international animation films and videos. Taking place in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, its a festival of shorts, fature films serials and commercials created in different visual styles, narratives languages and techniques. Moreover it offers workshops, retrospectives and talks and special exhibitions.
Sposored: Petrobrás - Tel.: (21) 3461-4616
Venues:Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil – Rua Primeiro de Março, 66 – Centro – Tel.: 3808-2000 - Praça da Animação
Cine Odeon BR – Praça Mahatma Gandhi, 5 - Cinelândia
Estação Unibanco - Rua Voluntários da Pátria, 35 - Botafogo - Tel.: 3221-9221
Phone: (21) 3461 4616
Website: http://www.animamundi.com.br
Dates: 09/07/2004, 10/07/2004, 11/07/2004, 12/07/2004, 13/07/2004, 14/07/2004, 15/07/2004, 16/07/2004, 17/07/2004, 18/07/2004


Dates: 15/07/2004, 16/07/2004, 17/07/2004

MEETING OF COMPANIES OF ACCOUNTANCY AND OF ADVICE ON APPRAISALS, INFORMATION AND RESEARCH OF THE SOUTHEAST
Organized by AG Rio – Tel.: 2569-9651
Promoted by SESCOM – RJ – Tel.: 2233-8899
The event aims to debate the possibility of finding new space for professionals of the área.

Venue: Auditório da FIRJAN - Av Graça Aranha, 1 - Downtown - Tel.: 2563-4455
Dates: 15/07/2004, 16/07/2004

ESQUADRÃO DO JAPÃO
As part of the interchange program between Brazil and Japan, the two ships of the Japanese Instruction Squadron are open to visistors.

Venue:
    - Armazém 2
Dates: 16/07/2004, 17/07/2004

GRANDE ARRAIÁ DA BARRA
On the grounds of Shopping Bara Garden a real "arraiá" has been set up with over 40 stalls of games, typical food and drinks. Forró bands will be
presented and on a mini farm there are chickens, rabbits, goats and a pony.

Venue:
    - Shopping Barra Garden
Dates: 16/07/2004, 17/07/2004, 18/07/2004

ANIVERSÁRIO DE SANTOS DUMMONT
SANTOS DUMONT'S BIRTHDAY
An exhibition of aircraft such as helicopters and military planes will be one of the attractions of the event. There will also be parachuting, art workshops, historical films and lots more.
Website: http://www.musal.aer.mil.br
Dates: 18/07/2004

CHANGES IN AESTHETICS -XVI INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF AESTHETICS -
Organized by KMB – Tel.: 2511-0943
Promoted byAssociação Brasileira de Estética – Tel.: 2255-8808, 2547-3417

Venue:
    - Fórum de Ciência e Cultura UFRJ - Av. Pasteurs, 250 - Praia Vermelha
Dates: 18/07/2004, 19/07/2004, 20/07/2004, 21/07/2004, 22/07/2004, 23/07/2004

CHICO BUARQUE - Time and the artist
Curator: Zeca Buarque Ferreira

The exhibition divided in blocks follows the artist's journey with documents, photographs and stories.
At the entrance an image in motion represents Chico the Carioca.
The first block covers his childhood and adolescence. Books, comics, music and photographs portray the period.

The second block begins with his musical development. There are photographs and music of composers that influenced Chico: Ismael Silva, Ataulfo Alves, Noel Rosa and Dorival Caymmi; images from festivals with João Gilberto and Caetano Veloso; documents, statements, photos and texts by Vinicius de Moraes and Tom Jobim.

The third block is about Chico the citizen, his participation in the political history of the country, the exile in Italy, reproductions of newspapers and murals.

The fourth block presents projects O Grande Circo Místico, Corsário do Rei, Cambaio; singers Gal, Bethânia and Nara Leão; characters Carolina,
Beatriz, Rosa, Cecília, Luisa.

On a panel Chico's passion, soccer, plus posters and photographs featuring his incursions in the theater, cinema and literature.
There is also a computer terminal with earphones allowing the public to listen to any of Chico's compositions.

Alongside the exhibition there are on Wednesdays films that are part of Chico's artistic production; on Thursdays, documentaries and on Fridays shows with Teresa Cristina, Renato Braz, Mônica Salmaso and Quarteto Maogani.

Daily, 10 am - 5 pm
Venue:
    - Biblioteca Nacional - Espaço Cultural Eliseu Visconti - Rua México, snº ( altura da Av. Rio Branco, 219 ) - Centro
      - Fone: (21) 2220-2356
Dates: 19/07/2004, 20/07/2004, 21/07/2004, 22/07/2004, 23/07/2004, 24/07/2004, 25/07/2004, 26/07/2004, 27/07/2004, 28/07/2004, 29/07/2004, 30/07/2004, 31/07/2004, From 01 to 31/08/2004, From 01 to 30/09/2004, 01/10/2004, 02/10/2004, 03/10/2004, 04/10/2004, 05/10/2004, 06/10/2004, 07/10/2004, 08/10/2004, 09/10/2004, 10/10/2004, 11/10/2004, 12/10/2004, 13/10/2004, 14/10/2004, 15/10/2004, 16/10/2004, 17/10/2004, 18/10/2004, 19/10/2004, 20/10/2004, 21/10/2004, 22/10/2004, 23/10/2004, 24/10/2004, 25/10/2004, 26/10/2004

EXHIBIT OF FILMS FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION
Casa França-Brasil and the General Consulate of Holland, aiming at presenting productions by directors not well known in Brazil, show films from sixteen countries of the European Union.
Website: http://www.casafrancabrasil.rj.gov.br
Venue:
    - Casa França Brasil - Rua Visconde de Itaboraí, 78 - Centro
      - Fone: (21) 2253-5366
Dates: 20/07/2004, 21/07/2004, 22/07/2004, 23/07/2004, 24/07/2004, 25/07/2004

XXl ADHONEP ANNUAL CONVENTION – ASSOCIATION OF EVANGELICAL BUSINESSMEN
Organized and Promoted by Associação de Homens de Negócios do Evangelho Pleno – Tel.: 2602-4460
Meeting of businessmen, authorities and liberal professionals.
Dates: 21/07/2004, 22/07/2004, 23/07/2004, 24/07/2004

RIO SPORTS SHOW
Fair of equipment and products for academy owners, fitness entrepeuners, clubs and athletes.
Sponsored: Righetto
Phone: (21) 2205-6716
Website: http://www.riosportshow.com.br
Promoted by:
    - Savaget Promoções, Congressos e Eventos Ltda - .
      - Phone: (21) 2544-1999
Dates: 22/07/2004, 23/07/2004, 24/07/2004

QUALICAFÉ
Produced by Motus Anima
Organized by P&B Eventos - Telefax: 2533-3020
Fair with lectures, assembling the coffee trade of the State of Rio de Janeiro, aiming to discuss the parameters of quality coffee and the creation of a quality stamp "Café do Rio de Janeiro".
Venue: Museu da República - Rua do Catete, 153 - Catete - Tel.: 2557-4110
from 10am to 9pm
Dates: 22/07/2004, 23/07/2004, 24/07/2004, 25/07/2004

SÃO JOÃO DO RIO
Shows with artists of different musical styles such as the traditional forró and hip-hop with several DJs. There are also stalls serving typical food and radical games.

Program on Main Stage:
Friday
ELBA RAMALHO
MV BILL
TRIO VIRGULINO

Saturday
DOMINGUINHOS
GERALDO AZEVEDO
LANLAN & OS ELAINES
Website: http://www.saojoaodorio.com.br
Organized by:
    - Ramax Música e Arte Produções Ltda - Rua Visconde de Pirajá, 361 sl. 423 parte - Ipanema
      - Phone: (21) 25230094
Dates: 23/07/2004, 24/07/2004

MUSEUM CULTURAL BRUNCH
This gastronomic and cultural event has become a reference in the schedule of the city. Every last Sunday of the month, with the backing of Rio de Janeiro City Hall, there will be shows with interpreters of Brazilian music, plus a buffet specially prepared for the occasion.
Venue:
    - Museu do Açude - Estrada do Açude, 764 - Alto da Boa Vista
      - Fone: (21) 2492-5443 / (21) 2492-2119
Dates: 25/07/2004, 29/08/2004

ANIVERSÁRIO DO MUSEU AEROESPACIAL
ANNIVERSARY OF THE AEROSPACIAL MUSEUM
To celebrate the occasion the temporary exhibition "Kites and Aviation" will be inaugurated.
Website: http://www.musal.aer.mil.br
Dates: 30/07/2004

		August/2004

CHICO BUARQUE - Time and the artist
Curator: Zeca Buarque Ferreira

The exhibition divided in blocks follows the artist's journey with documents, photographs and stories.
At the entrance an image in motion represents Chico the Carioca.
The first block covers his childhood and adolescence. Books, comics, music and photographs portray the period.

The second block begins with his musical development. There are photographs and music of composers that influenced Chico: Ismael Silva, Ataulfo Alves, Noel Rosa and Dorival Caymmi; images from festivals with João Gilberto and Caetano Veloso; documents, statements, photos and texts by Vinicius de Moraes and Tom Jobim.

The third block is about Chico the citizen, his participation in the political history of the country, the exile in Italy, reproductions of newspapers and murals.

The fourth block presents projects O Grande Circo Místico, Corsário do Rei, Cambaio; singers Gal, Bethânia and Nara Leão; characters Carolina,
Beatriz, Rosa, Cecília, Luisa.

On a panel Chico's passion, soccer, plus posters and photographs featuring his incursions in the theater, cinema and literature.
There is also a computer terminal with earphones allowing the public to listen to any of Chico's compositions.

Alongside the exhibition there are on Wednesdays films that are part of Chico's artistic production; on Thursdays, documentaries and on Fridays shows with Teresa Cristina, Renato Braz, Mônica Salmaso and Quarteto Maogani.

Daily, 10 am - 5 pm
Venue:
    - Biblioteca Nacional - Espaço Cultural Eliseu Visconti - Rua México, snº ( altura da Av. Rio Branco, 219 ) - Centro
      - Fone: (21) 2220-2356
Dates: 19/07/2004, 20/07/2004, 21/07/2004, 22/07/2004, 23/07/2004, 24/07/2004, 25/07/2004, 26/07/2004, 27/07/2004, 28/07/2004, 29/07/2004, 30/07/2004, 31/07/2004, From 01 to 31/08/2004, From 01 to 30/09/2004, 01/10/2004, 02/10/2004, 03/10/2004, 04/10/2004, 05/10/2004, 06/10/2004, 07/10/2004, 08/10/2004, 09/10/2004, 10/10/2004, 11/10/2004, 12/10/2004, 13/10/2004, 14/10/2004, 15/10/2004, 16/10/2004, 17/10/2004, 18/10/2004, 19/10/2004, 20/10/2004, 21/10/2004, 22/10/2004, 23/10/2004, 24/10/2004, 25/10/2004, 26/10/2004

MONTHLY CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT THE NATIONAL MONUMENT TO THE DEAD OF WORLD WAR II
Ceremonies follow a ritual that highlights the significance of this monument. On the first Sunday of every month the three Armed Forces – Navy, Army and Air Force change the guard, in ceremonies featuring the marine band and a joint forces squad on parade.

Dates: 04/07/2004, 01/08/2004

BRAZILIAN GRAND PRIX HORSE RACE
The Gávea Racecourse, a multifaceted blend of sport, leisure, fashion, high society, betting, elegant receptions, distinguished visitors and turf enthusiasts. Its Louis XV style architectural beauty, its privileged location near scenic Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and proximity to the beaches makes it a Rio de Janeiro landmark. On this August 1st it is Jockey Club and "Grande Prêmio Brasil" day, the day of elegance and style, of bets and flashbulbs, of victories and handicaps. This day the red flag is unfurled at the top of the mast preceded by the siren which indicates that the horses must go to their boxes at the starting gate. And, of course, the day of the tote, ready to confirm a "dead cert" from a close friend or, who knows... refute it.
Program:
1st - BRAZILIAN GRAND PRIX HORSE RACE
PRESIDENTE DA REPÚBLICA GRAND PRIX- ( GROUP I )
WONDERFUL CITY CUP GRAND PRIX - ( GROUP III )
2nd - CLÁSSICO DELEGAÇÕES TURFÍSTICAS
The traditional party for the "Nuit de Longchamps" takes place on this day, bringing the "Grande Prêmio Brasil" turf festivities to a close.
Dates: 01/08/2004, 02/08/2004

OUR LADY OF COPACABANA WEEK
Religious ceremonies and cultural programs in honor of the patron saint of Copacabana, start on August 1 with a candlelight procession leaving Copacabana Church to the Church of The Resurrection, at Posto Seis and end on August 8 with the return procession to the Mother Church, remembering the fact that Our Lady of Copacabana is the Andean representation of Spain's Our Lady of Candelária (Our Lady of Candles).
Venue:
    - Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Copacabana - Rua Hilário de Gouveia, 36 - Copacabana
      - Fone: (21) 2548-5095
Organized by:
    - Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Copacabana e Santa Rosa de Lima
Dates: 01/08/2004, 02/08/2004, 03/08/2004, 04/08/2004, 05/08/2004, 06/08/2004, 07/08/2004, 08/08/2004

CURSO DE APRENDIZAGEM E RECICLAGEM PARA GUIAS DE TURISMO
Getting to Know Nature - (Fauna and Flora of Rio de Janeiro) Prof André Micaldas

How to Set Up a Tourist Agency - Prof George Hirmes

Preparation of Itineraries - Professor Arlinda Carneiro

Afro Culture - Professor Helena Teodoro

Oral Communication Techniques - Professor Mônica Martelli

Professional Ethics Applied to Tourism - Prof André Micaldas
Venue: - Rua da Matriz, 49 - Botafogo
      - Fone: (21) 2537-8002
Dates: 01/08/2004, 02/08/2004, 03/08/2004, 04/08/2004, 05/08/2004, 06/08/2004, 07/08/2004, 08/08/2004, 09/08/2004, 10/08/2004, 11/08/2004, 12/08/2004, 17/08/2004, 18/08/2004, 19/08/2004, 20/08/2004, 21/08/2004, 22/08/2004, 23/08/2004, 24/08/2004, 25/08/2004, 26/08/2004, 27/08/2004, 28/08/2004, 29/08/2004, 30/08/2004, 31/08/2004

THE FRENCH MISSION
Museu Nacional de Belas Artes
Av. Rio Branco, 199 - Centro - Tel.: 2240-0068
Ter-Sex, das 10 às 18h Sáb, Dom e feriados, das 14h às 18h
Fre entry on Sundays

THE FRENCH MISSION AND THE ORIGINS OF THE MNBA COLLECTION

98 WORKS BY French artists such as Debret and Taunay and of the first generation of Brazilian artists formed by the Academia Imperial de Belas
Artes.
Until August 15

Solar Grandjean de Montigny
Centro Cultural da PUC-Rio
Rua Marquês de São Vicente, 225 - Gávea - Tel.: 3114-1435
Mon-Fri from 10 am to 5:30 pm

GRANDJEAN DE MONTIGNY AND THE FRENCH MISSION
Reproductions of drawings of the time, photographs and plans of the mansion that belonged to the architect Grandjen de Montigny
Until June 19

Casa França Brasil
Rua Visconde de Itaboraí, 78 - Centro
Tel.: 2253-5366

THE FRENCH MISSION; A MODERN ACADEMY
40 pieces by French and Brazilian artists with works by Nicolas Taunay and Marc Ferrez
Until June 27

Museu Chácara do Céu
CASTRO MAYA AND MISSÃO FRANCESA
Curator Anna Paola and Elizabeth Baez

Exhibition of approximately 65 works of Missionaries Nicolas Antoine Taunay, Joachin Lebreton, Jean-Baptiste Debret and Charles Simon Pradier. The
greatest number is by Debret whose 50 pieces on the theme "Nature and Landscape" portray the house of architect Grandjean de Montigny and the
façade of the Academy of Fine Arts (designed by Grandjean).
May 27 - July 31
Dates: 14/05/2004, 15/05/2004, 16/05/2004, 17/05/2004, 18/05/2004, 20/05/2004, 21/05/2004, 22/05/2004, 23/05/2004, 24/05/2004, 25/05/2004, 26/05/2004, 27/05/2004, 28/05/2004, 29/05/2004, 30/05/2004, 31/05/2004, From 01 to 30/06/2004, From 01 to 31/07/2004, 01/08/2004, 02/08/2004, 03/08/2004, 04/08/2004, 05/08/2004, 06/08/2004, 07/08/2004, 08/08/2004, 09/08/2004, 10/08/2004, 11/08/2004, 12/08/2004, 13/08/2004, 14/08/2004, 15/08/2004

THE BEST OF FIC
End of presentation of the best of the VI Brasília International Film Fstival.
Dates: 01/08/2004

X INTERNATIONAL CELLO ENCOUNTER 2004
Classical musicians from all over the world perform in a total of 62 concerts.
The theme of this edition is Baroque in Brazil and in order to check out the whole program with venues and dates of concerts go to the site.
Website: http://www.ice2004.com.br
Dates: 01/08/2004, 02/08/2004, 03/08/2004, 04/08/2004, 05/08/2004, 06/08/2004, 07/08/2004, 08/08/2004, 09/08/2004, 10/08/2004, 11/08/2004, 12/08/2004, 13/08/2004, 14/08/2004, 15/08/2004

67TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE METEORITICAL SOCIETY
The meeting will cover topics including chemical, isotopic, and petrologic studies of meteorites, comets, the Moon, and interplanetary dust, studies of interstellar dust grains preserved in primitive meteorites, theoretical astrophysical models for solar system formation and elemental nucleosynthesis, and formation and evolution of planets and asteroids.
E-mail: atroper@cbpf.br
Website: http://www.cbpf.br
Promoted by:
    - Centro Brasileiro ded Pesquisas Físicas - CBPF
Dates: 02/08/2004, 03/08/2004, 04/08/2004, 05/08/2004, 06/08/2004


Organized by:
    - Expostar Service Ltda -
      - Phone: (11) 5573-1071
Dates: 03/08/2004, 04/08/2004, 05/08/2004, 06/08/2004, 07/08/2004

WITH EYES WIDE OPEN
International Exhibition of Committed Cinema
An international meeting of the cinema committed to political and social issues. Productions from different countries show the struggle against diversified forms of oppression. Racism, poverty caused by globalization intolerance and conflicts following 9/11 are some of the themes focused in this edition whose highlight is the presentation of English moviemaker Ken Loach's latest film, "Sweet Sixteen" that won the Cannes 2002 award for best script.

Dates: 03/08/2004, 04/08/2004, 05/08/2004, 06/08/2004, 07/08/2004, 08/08/2004, 09/08/2004, 10/08/2004, 11/08/2004, 12/08/2004, 13/08/2004, 14/08/2004, 15/08/2004

I RIO DE JANEIRO FORUM FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE
VII FORUM FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE AT FIRMS IN RIO DE JANEIRO
Venue:
    - SENAC Copacabana - Rua Pompeu Loureiro, 45 - Copacabana
      - Fone: (21) 2545-4849
Promoted by:
    - SENAC RIO - Centro de Educação em Saúde -
      - Phone: (21) 2560-0941
Dates: 04/08/2004, 05/08/2004, 06/08/2004

1ª AGRO RIO SHOW 2004
E-mail: faleconosco@agrorioshow.com
Website: http://www.agrorioshow.com
Promoted by:
    - d-wt -
      - E-mail: d-wt@pop.com.br
Dates: 04/08/2004, 05/08/2004, 06/08/2004, 07/08/2004, 08/08/2004

XII INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONGRESS OF AESTHETICS
Promoted by Revista Les Nouvelles Esthetiques – Tel.: 2263-0239
Conferences, workshops, presentations with practical demonstration and videos . Talks by international known lecturers.

Dates: 05/08/2004, 06/08/2004, 07/08/2004, 08/08/2004

I ENDO RIO

The Congress deals with diagnosis and treatment of the more common pathologies in endocrinology. The topics will be presented in the form of debates.
Promoted by:
    - SBEM-RIO - Sociedade Brasileira de Endocrinologia e Metabologia -
      - Phone: (21) 2507-5189
Dates: 06/08/2004, 07/08/2004

FENEVENTOS
Business fair for events, with exhibition, lectures, workshops and Cultural attractions. The theme “Rio events yesterday, today and tomorrow” will cover a retrospective, tendencies and proposals for the strengthening of the events industry in Rio de Janeiro.
Venue:
    - Armazém 5 e 6 - Cais do Porto - Av. Rodrigo Alves, s/nº - Praça Mauá
Realization:
    - P&B Eventos -
      - Phone: (21) 2533-3020
Dates: 10/08/2004, 11/08/2004, 12/08/2004

PROJETO MEL CARIOCA
Website: http://www.supervia.com.br
Venue:
    - Central do Brasil
Dates: 11/08/2004

III CONGRESS OF THE OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY SOCIETY OF RIO DE JANEIRO - CARIOCÃO 2004

Promoted by:
    - Sociedade de Otorrinolaringologia do Estado do Rio de Janeiro -
      - Phone: (21) 2235-0145 / (21) 2235-2312
Dates: 12/08/2004, 13/08/2004, 14/08/2004

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GLORY ON THE HILL
The feast of the Assumption is celebrated with mass, street procession, litany, blessing, band and stalls.
Venue:
    - Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Glória - Praça Nossa Senhora da Glória (acesso pela Ladeira da Glória, 26) - Glória
      - Fone: (21) 2225-2869
Dates: 15/08/2004

XLIII NATIONAL CONVENTION OF SHOPS
FENAL - NATIONAL SHOPKEEPERS FAIR
Promoted by:
    - Federação das Câmaras de Dirigentes Lojistas do Estado do Rio de Janeiro -
      - Phone: (21) 2516-5050
Dates: 15/08/2004, 16/08/2004, 17/08/2004, 18/08/2004

CORRIDA DE GARÇONS
An amusing and traditional way of celebrating Day of the Waiter August 11. The event is open to all professionals from the State of Rio and on registering participants must donate 2 cans of powder milk to the ONG Refazer (Instituto Fernandes Figueira). Shows with, from 9am to 5pm musical and dancing groups.
Start: Across from Rio Othon Palace, at 9am.
Venue:
    - Av. Atlântica, entre as Ruas Xavier da Silveira e Miguel Lemos
Dates: 15/08/2004

V EXPO LIGISTICS 2004
FAIR OF PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS
New technology, products and services
Promoted by:
    - Centro de Estudos em Logística – COPPEAD/UFRJ -
      - Phone: (21) 2598-9812
Dates: 16/08/2004, 17/08/2004, 18/08/2004

10TH WORLD CONGRESS ON HUMAN RES0URCE MANAGEMENT - 30TH CONARH
The world Congress and CONARH make up the largest panel of Human Resources ever created in Brazil.
Phone: (11) 3256-0455
Organized by:
    - Associação Brasileira de Recursos Humanos do Rio de Janeiro - ABRH -
      - Phone: (21) 2224-0112
Promoted by:
    - WFPMA - World Federation of Personnel Management Associations
Dates: 17/08/2004, 18/08/2004, 19/08/2004, 20/08/2004

ROBERT GUÉDIGUIAN RETROSPECTIVE
A tribute to Robert Guédiguian, one of the most important French directors, with presentation of all his works. The list begins in 1981 and from then till now there are 11 titles with the city of Marseille as background for his critical, sometimes dense and dramatic, sometimes lyrical and hopeful look.
Dates: 17/08/2004, 18/08/2004, 19/08/2004, 20/08/2004, 21/08/2004, 22/08/2004

SOTIERJ SOTIERJ SYMPOSIUM OF INTENSIVE PEDIATRIC AND NEONATAL THERAPY
Scientific updating in intensive therapy.
Promoted by:
    - Sociedade de Terapia Intensiva do Estado do Rio de Janeiro -
      - Phone: (21) 2255-9394 / (21) 2256-0436
Dates: 19/08/2004, 20/08/2004, 21/08/2004

RODAS DE LEITURA
Dates: 19/08/2004

PROJETO CULTURA POPULAR NA UFRJ
CIRANDAS DE PARATY - Cia. Folclórica do Rio - EEFD/UFRJ (Rio Folkloric Co.) Popular ball that takes place in Tarituba fishing village, district of Paraty. The men tap dance with clogs and the women swirl in their full skirts to the sound of "Chiba Cateretê", "Flor do Mar", "Caranguejo", "Ciranda" e "Tontinha". August 20
Venue:
    - Forum de Ciência e Cultura da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - UFRJ - Av. Pau Brasil, 540 - Ilha do Fundão
      - Fone: (21) 3376-9815 / (21) 9628-8212
Dates: 20/08/2004

FOLKLORE DAY
The term was created by William John Thoms (1803-1885), a researcher of European background who, on August 22 ,1846 published an article entitled “Folk-Lore”. He choose two old Saxon roots: “Folk”, meaning people, and “Lore”, meaning “knowledge”, to give shape to “Folk-lore, knowledge of the people. As time went by, the two words lost the hyphen and became one single word: Folklore. This was how it was spelt in Brazil until the orthographic reform that substituted the letter k. The diversity of legends, myths and beliefs of Brazilian folklore make it one of the richest in the word.
Dates: 22/08/2004

XV GASTREN - CONGRESS OF GASTROENTEROLOGY

Round tables, colloquies, conferences and debates.
Dates: 22/08/2004, 23/08/2004, 24/08/2004, 25/08/2004

VIII NATIONAL CONGRESS OF LINGUISTICS AND PHILOLOGY
This Congress aims to divulge research on philology and linguistics, increase the study of Philology and Linguistics at University and similar establishments for the study of languages and promote national and international interchange of studies and research.
Venue:
    - Instituto de Letras da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - Campus Maracanã - Rua São Francisco Xavier, 524/11º - Maracanã
      - Fone: (21) 2587-7732
      - Fax: (21) 2569-6810
Organized by:
    - Círculo Fluminense de Estudos Filológicos e Lingüísticos -
      - Phone: (21) 2569-0276
Dates: 23/08/2004, 24/08/2004, 25/08/2004, 26/08/2004, 27/08/2004

SOLDIER’S DAY
The eastern Military Command hosts a number of cerimonies and events including sporting contests, a weapons exhibition and armored cars. The 25th -Soldier’s Day - honors Luiz Alves de Lima e Silva, the Duque de Caxias, born in l803, the patron of the Brazilian Army. Ceremony awarding Collaborator Emeritus cetificates and the Military Order of Merit at the Caxias Pantheon, closing with the changing of the guard. On August 24, The Duque de Caxias Grand Prix is run at the Gávea racetrack of the Brazilian Jockey Club.
Venue:
    - Panteão de Caxias - Praça Duque de Caxias - Centro
Monumento Nacional aos Mortos - Parque Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes - Glória
Hipódromo do Jockey Club - Praça Santos Dumont, 31 - Gávea
Dates: 25/08/2004

IV SOUTH AMERICAN CONFERENCE ON VETERINARY
Conferences, round tables, debates on challenging cases, lectures and workshops. Presentation of scientific papers, from all segments of the profession, with prizes for the best of the year.
Promoted by:
    - Associação Brasileira do Mercado Animal - ABMA
Dates: 26/08/2004, 27/08/2004, 28/08/2004, 29/08/2004

LATIN AMERICAN CINP REGIONAL MEETING
XIII PSYCHIATRIC MEETING OF RIO DE JANEIRO – PSYCHIATRY AND NEUROSCIENCE
The theme for this CINP Regional Meeting is “Psychiatry and Neurosciences: New Horizons”, focusing on the brain-mind interactions and their promises for improvement in the treatment and rehabilitation of those suffering from mental illnesses.
Promoted by:
    - Associação Psiquiátrica do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - APERJ -
      - Phone: (21) 2235-2125
Dates: 26/08/2004, 27/08/2004, 28/08/2004

V KITE FESTIVAL
V FESTIVAL OF KITES
The festival will assemble the greatest masters of the art. There will be a competition for three categories: originality, beauty and aeronautical
style, as well as a kite workshop.
Website: http://www.musal.aer.mil.br
Dates: 29/08/2004

MUSEUM CULTURAL BRUNCH
This gastronomic and cultural event has become a reference in the schedule of the city. Every last Sunday of the month, with the backing of Rio de Janeiro City Hall, there will be shows with interpreters of Brazilian music, plus a buffet specially prepared for the occasion.
Venue:
    - Museu do Açude - Estrada do Açude, 764 - Alto da Boa Vista
      - Fone: (21) 2492-5443 / (21) 2492-2119
Dates: 25/07/2004, 29/08/2004

INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE EXHIBITION ON TV
In its 10th edition, "Ver Ciência" asserts itself as the most important event of its kind in the country. It presents 45 unpublished programs from 18 countries and a retrospective with the previous year's most attractive titles. "Novos Olhares Para a Ciência na TV" is the theme of the talks. Special sessions for schools may be booked with Programa Educativo. TV
Cultura, together with the educational net, has been showing the best programs of the International Science Exhibition.
Supported by:
    - Ministério da Cultura
Dates: 31/08/2004, 01/09/2004, 02/09/2004, 03/09/2004, 04/09/2004, 05/09/2004

		September/2004

CHICO BUARQUE - Time and the artist
Curator: Zeca Buarque Ferreira

The exhibition divided in blocks follows the artist's journey with documents, photographs and stories.
At the entrance an image in motion represents Chico the Carioca.
The first block covers his childhood and adolescence. Books, comics, music and photographs portray the period.

The second block begins with his musical development. There are photographs and music of composers that influenced Chico: Ismael Silva, Ataulfo Alves, Noel Rosa and Dorival Caymmi; images from festivals with João Gilberto and Caetano Veloso; documents, statements, photos and texts by Vinicius de Moraes and Tom Jobim.

The third block is about Chico the citizen, his participation in the political history of the country, the exile in Italy, reproductions of newspapers and murals.

The fourth block presents projects O Grande Circo Místico, Corsário do Rei, Cambaio; singers Gal, Bethânia and Nara Leão; characters Carolina,
Beatriz, Rosa, Cecília, Luisa.

On a panel Chico's passion, soccer, plus posters and photographs featuring his incursions in the theater, cinema and literature.
There is also a computer terminal with earphones allowing the public to listen to any of Chico's compositions.

Alongside the exhibition there are on Wednesdays films that are part of Chico's artistic production; on Thursdays, documentaries and on Fridays shows with Teresa Cristina, Renato Braz, Mônica Salmaso and Quarteto Maogani.

Daily, 10 am - 5 pm
Venue:
    - Biblioteca Nacional - Espaço Cultural Eliseu Visconti - Rua México, snº ( altura da Av. Rio Branco, 219 ) - Centro
      - Fone: (21) 2220-2356
Dates: 19/07/2004, 20/07/2004, 21/07/2004, 22/07/2004, 23/07/2004, 24/07/2004, 25/07/2004, 26/07/2004, 27/07/2004, 28/07/2004, 29/07/2004, 30/07/2004, 31/07/2004, From 01 to 31/08/2004, From 01 to 30/09/2004, 01/10/2004, 02/10/2004, 03/10/2004, 04/10/2004, 05/10/2004, 06/10/2004, 07/10/2004, 08/10/2004, 09/10/2004, 10/10/2004, 11/10/2004, 12/10/2004, 13/10/2004, 14/10/2004, 15/10/2004, 16/10/2004, 17/10/2004, 18/10/2004, 19/10/2004, 20/10/2004, 21/10/2004, 22/10/2004, 23/10/2004, 24/10/2004, 25/10/2004, 26/10/2004

NATIONAL WEEK
Independence Week celebrations organized by the National Defence League include relay run carrying one of the nation's major symbols - the Fire of the Fatherland, which has the same symbolic value as the National Flag, Anthem and Crest. The ceremonies in Rio open as the students are received in Copacabana - Atlântica Ave., at the corner of Princesa Isabel Ave. Among other places, the Guanabara Palace and the City Palace.
Organized by:
    - Liga da Defesa Nacional -
      - Phone: (21) 2508-9655
Dates: 01/09/2004, 02/09/2004, 03/09/2004, 04/09/2004, 05/09/2004, 06/09/2004, 07/09/2004

CURSO DE APRENDIZAGEM E RECICLAGEM PARA GUIAS DE TURISMO
Afro Culture - Professor Helena Teodoro Oral Communication Techniques - Professor Mônica Martelli Professional Ethics Applied to Tourism - Prof André Micaldas
Venue: - Rua da Matriz, 49 - Botafogo
      - Fone: (21) 2537-8002
Dates: 01/09/2004, 02/09/2004, 03/09/2004, 04/09/2004, 05/09/2004, 06/09/2004, 07/09/2004, 08/09/2004, 09/09/2004, 10/09/2004, 11/09/2004, 12/09/2004, 13/09/2004, 14/09/2004, 15/09/2004, 16/09/2004, 17/09/2004, 18/09/2004, 19/09/2004, 20/09/2004, 21/09/2004

INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE EXHIBITION ON TV
In its 10th edition, "Ver Ciência" asserts itself as the most important event of its kind in the country. It presents 45 unpublished programs from 18 countries and a retrospective with the previous year's most attractive titles. "Novos Olhares Para a Ciência na TV" is the theme of the talks. Special sessions for schools may be booked with Programa Educativo. TV
Cultura, together with the educational net, has been showing the best programs of the International Science Exhibition.
Supported by:
    - Ministério da Cultura
Dates: 31/08/2004, 01/09/2004, 02/09/2004, 03/09/2004, 04/09/2004, 05/09/2004

CIÊNCIA DÁ SAMBA ?
Website: http://www.casadaciencia.ufrj.br
Dates: 02/09/2004, 03/09/2004, 04/09/2004, 05/09/2004, 06/09/2004, 07/09/2004, 08/09/2004, 09/09/2004, 10/09/2004, 11/09/2004, 12/09/2004, 13/09/2004, 14/09/2004, 15/09/2004, 16/09/2004, 17/09/2004, 18/09/2004, 19/09/2004, 20/09/2004, 21/09/2004, 22/09/2004, 23/09/2004, 24/09/2004, 25/09/2004, 26/09/2004, 27/09/2004, 28/09/2004, 29/09/2004, 30/09/2004, 01/10/2004, 02/10/2004, 03/10/2004

RIO PATCHWORK DESIGN

Courses, lectures, workshops (September 2 to 5) and an exhibition (Sepetember 2 to 11) of beautiful pieces that will be found at CasaShopping and tell the patchwork's story.
Furthermore, the event makes a social contribution to deprived communities, donating part of the revenue to the non-governmental organizations
Renascer and Galpão da Cidadania.
Venue:
    - CasaShopping - Av. Ayrton Senna, 2.150 bloco K - loja A - Barra da Tijuca
      - Fone: (21) 3325-7667
Dates: 02/09/2004, 03/09/2004, 04/09/2004, 05/09/2004, 06/09/2004, 07/09/2004, 08/09/2004, 09/09/2004, 10/09/2004, 11/09/2004

MILITARY AND CIVIC PARADE - QUINTA DA BOA VISTA
Quinta da Boa Vista will be the setting for the Desfile Cívico Militar (Military and Civic Parade) that will take place on September 2 from 9 am on, to celebrate Nation's Week. Several municipal schools, as well as civic and military institutions such as Colégio Militar and Comando Militar do Leme, will take part in the event. Meeting of participants will occur at
7:30 am on Alameda Principal da Quinta (Quinta da Boa Vista's main alleyway) followed by the hoisting of the Brazilian flag. The event is an initiative
of Rio City Hall through the Secretaria Municipal de Governo.
Venue:
    - Quinta da Boa Vista
Dates: 02/09/2004

INDEPENDÊNCIA E MARKETING
Organized by and Promotion:
    - ACCRA - Associação dos Comerciantes do Centro do Rio Antigo
Dates: 03/09/2004, 04/09/2004

XVI BRAZILIAN CONGRESS ON BLINDNESS AND VISUAL REHABILITATION
The congress aims to communicate the last word in prevention, diagnosis, treatment of eye diseases, visual rehabilitation, technical innovations and equipment indispensable to the optimizing of qualified ophthalmologic practice.
E-mail: eventos@cbo.com.br
Website: http://www.cbo.com.br
Organized by:
    - LK Assessoria e Promoções -
      - Phone: (21) 3878-2080 / (21) 3878-2512
      - Fax: (21) 3878-1548
      - E-mail: lk@lk.com.br
      - Website: www.lk.com.br
Promoted by:
    - Conselho Brasileiro de Oftalmologia - CBO
Dates: 04/09/2004, 05/09/2004, 06/09/2004, 07/09/2004

VIII RIO DE JANEIRO INTERNATIONAL HALF DISTANCE MARATHON
One of the main sporting events on the Brazilian calendar, the Half Marathon assembles athletes from all over the country and from abroad.
It starts at 8:40 am for the women and at 9:00 am for the men.

Start: Av. Prefeito Mendes de Moraes, Rua Engenheiro Armandino de Carvalho – Praia do Pepino

Finish: Aterro do Flamengo – Estátua Cuauhtemoc- sentido Centro / Zona Sul

Technical Information: (0XX11) 3763-4294, 3768-0662
Website: http://www.meiamaratonadoriodejaneiro.com.br
Organized by:
    - Yescom -
      - Phone: (11) 3031-7033
      - Website: www.yescom.com.br
Realization:
    - Rede Globo de Televisão
Dates: 05/09/2004

BRAZIL'S INDEPENDENCE DAY
Throughout the country civic, cultural and sporting events commemorate Brazil's Independence. In Rio de Janeiro a civic and military parade is held on Av. Presidente Vargas.

Program:
7:50 pm - The parade's Chief Commander assumes command and begins reviewing
the troops
8:40 pm - Reviewing the troops
8:40-9:10 pm - Presentation of the Gama Filho University Choral
Up to 9:00 - Arrival of other authorities
9:15-9:30 pm - Arrival of the Nation's Symbolic Torch with lighting of the pyre, singing of Independence Anthem and ceremonial gun salute.
Dates: 07/09/2004

BIOFACH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE - BRASIL
BIOFACH aims to promote the development of internal markets of organic products of Latin America.
Small producers, New Distribution Channels (open markets, home delivery, convenience stores), Social Dimension of Organic Agriculture, Organics in the Food Services Sector, Programs of Political Support, among others, will be themes presented at the Conference.

Sponsors: SEBRAE, Ministério do Desenvolvimento Agrário e o Banco do Brasil
E-mail: biofach@planetaorganico.com.br
Website: http://www.biofach-americalatina.com.br
Organized by and Promotion:
    - Planeta Orgânico/2 A 2 -
      - Phone: (21) 2239-2395
      - Fax: (21) 2540-7707
      - E-mail: biofach@planetaorganico.com.br
Dates: 08/09/2004, 09/09/2004, 10/09/2004

PRESS DAY
In honor of Johann Gutenberg, inventor of the printing press, and members of the Press all over Brazil.
Dates: 10/09/2004

IV INTERNATIONAL EXHIBIT OF MOUNTAIN FILMS
Films on all kinds of mountain sports such as skiing, canoeing, mountain bike, climbing, base jump, among others. Besides the films from the acclaimed Canada Banff Festival, Brazilian films will be shown competitively. There will also be a photographic exhibition, a book launching and lectures.
E-mail: 9d@9dproducoes.com.br
Website: http://www.9dproducoes.com.br
Organized by:
    - 9d Produções & Eventos Ltda
Dates: 10/09/2004, 11/09/2004, 12/09/2004

ORCHIDS IN THE SPRINGTIME

The exhibition assembles many different species for this annual exhibition of delicate beauty. Hundreds of flowers will be on display from its own permanent collection and from Brazilian producers among them the OrquidaRio.
Dates: 10/09/2004, 11/09/2004, 12/09/2004

COMEMORAÇÃO AO CENTENÁRIO DA 1ª FESTA DAS ÁRVORES
Venue:
    - Praça Bom Jesus - Paquetá
Dates: 12/09/2004

EXPO ABRAS
34th INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOW OF PRODUCTS, EQUIPMENTS AND SERVICES FOR SUPERMARKETS
Organized and Promoted by: Associação Brasileira de Supermercados - ABRAS - Tel.: (0XX11) 3838-4500

The event brings together professionals in this area during four days of talks, debates, exhibitions and novelties.
E-mail: info@abrasnet.com.br
Website: http://www.abrasnet.com.br
Dates: 13/09/2004, 14/09/2004, 15/09/2004, 16/09/2004

XXX CONSOLDA - CONGRESS ON WELDING
The event will present foreign specialists that bring novelties to the sector.
Venue:
    - Hotel Pestana Rio Atlântica - Av. Atlântica, 2.964 - Copacabana
      - Fone: (21) 2548-6332
Organized by:
    - ABS - Associação Brasileira de Soldagem -
      - Phone: (11) 3045-5040
      - E-mail: abs@abs-soldagem.org.br
      - Website: www.abs-soldagem.org.br
Dates: 13/09/2004, 14/09/2004, 15/09/2004, 16/09/2004

II SIMPÓSIO NACIONAL DE HISTÓRIA CULTURAL
Website: http://www.cpdoc.fgv.br/simposio
Venue:
    - Fundação Casa de Rui Barbosa
Dates: 13/09/2004, 14/09/2004, 15/09/2004, 16/09/2004, 17/09/2004


Website: http://www.fiocruz.br/bioed
Dates: 13/09/2004, 14/09/2004, 15/09/2004, 16/09/2004, 17/09/2004, 18/09/2004

XI HOSPITAL BUSINESS
Organized by:Excalibur - Tel.: 2544-1999
Promoted by: Associação de Hospitais e Clinicas do Rio de Janeiro
Display of equipments and products aimed to physicians and hospitals.
Phone: (21) 2205-6716
Dates: 14/09/2004, 15/09/2004, 16/09/2004

14th CASA COR
A house at alto da Gávea will host the new edition of Casa Cor, 36 ambiances designed by 44 professional architects and interior decorators.
Professional decorators, architects and landscapers display the latest trends in fine living, ranging from practical kitchens and bathrooms to comfortable bedrooms, elegant reception rooms and lush gardens and terraces.
Tues-Sun, noon-9 pm
E-mail: tresplus@terra.com.br
Website: http://www.casacor.com.br
Venue: - Rua Mary Pessoa, 116 - Gávea
Organized by:
    - Três Plus Assessoria e Marketing Ltda -
      - Phone: (21) 2512-2411
Dates: 15/09/2004, 16/09/2004, 17/09/2004, 18/09/2004, 19/09/2004, 21/09/2004, 22/09/2004, 23/09/2004, 24/09/2004, 25/09/2004, 26/09/2004, 28/09/2004, 29/09/2004, 30/09/2004, 01/10/2004, 02/10/2004, 03/10/2004, 05/10/2004, 06/10/2004, 07/10/2004, 08/10/2004, 09/10/2004, 10/10/2004, 12/10/2004, 13/10/2004, 14/10/2004, 15/10/2004, 16/10/2004, 17/10/2004, 19/10/2004, 20/10/2004, 21/10/2004, 22/10/2004, 23/10/2004, 24/10/2004


Website: http://www.mamrio.org.br
Organized by:
    - Fundação Nacional do Livro Infanto Juvenil -
      - Phone: (21) 2262-9130 / (21) 2215-3408
Dates: 16/09/2004, 17/09/2004, 18/09/2004, 19/09/2004, 20/09/2004, 21/09/2004, 22/09/2004, 23/09/2004, 24/09/2004, 25/09/2004, 26/09/2004

BOTA NA MESA - 1^st GASTRONOMY FESTIVAL
Approximately 20 bars and restaurants situated between Rua São João Batista and Humaitá (São João Batista, Henrique de Novaes, Real Grandeza,
Visconde de Caravelas, Conde de Irajá, Martins Ferreira, Capitão Salomão, Rua Marquez and São Clemente Streets) take part in this event and will have their doors open with their menus offering several delicious gastronomic possibilities, with a variety cultural and artistic program.
The Gastronomy Festival, involving century-old bars, aims to salvage the arts and bohemia that have always been a part of the life of Rio residents
in general and of Botafogo district.
From 11:30 am on
Website: http://www.guiadebotafogo.com.br/polobotafogo
Venue:
    - BOTAFOGO
Dates: 16/09/2004, 17/09/2004, 18/09/2004, 19/09/2004

POPULAR CULTURAL PROJECT AT UFRJ
Popular tales and Cordel literature (Escolinha do Brasil).
Venue:
    - Forum de Ciência e Cultura da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - UFRJ - Av. Pau Brasil, 540 - Ilha do Fundão
      - Fone: (21) 3376-9815 / (21) 9628-8212
Dates: 17/09/2004

II INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON NEUROREGENERATION
Plenary lectures, conferences, simposia, round tables, group discussions on neuroregeneration
E-mail: icn@congrex.com.br
Website: http://www.neuroregeneration2004.med.br
Dates: 20/09/2004, 21/09/2004, 22/09/2004, 23/09/2004, 24/09/2004

TREE DAY
Tree Day is celebrated in order to disseminate information on forest conservation and encourage the implementation of this practice , as well as publicizing the importance of trees for the well-being of mankind.
Dates: 21/09/2004

ORTHOPAEDIC BUSINESS RIO 2004
VI BRAZILIAN CONGRESS ON TECHNICAL ORTHOPEDICS
I FIOP SPANISH-AMERICAN CONGRESS ON TECHNICAL ORTHOPEDICS
I ISPO BRASIL CONGRESS
II BRAZILIAN FAIR OF ORTHOPEDIC AND REHABILITATION PRODUCTS
The congress aims to have the best professionals in the sector presenting courses and lectures for professional updating and qualification.
Organized by and Promotion:
    - Associação Brasileira de Ortopedia e Reabilitação -
      - Phone: (21) 2542-7999
      - Fax: (21) 2795-2698
      - E-mail: abotec@abotec.org.br
      - Website: www.abotec.com.br
Dates: 21/09/2004, 22/09/2004, 23/09/2004, 24/09/2004

TECHMODA EXHIBIT AND FORUM OF FASHION AND TECHNOLOGY
Industry and commerce of products, equipments and services related to the area of fashion.
E-mail: techmoda@techmoda.com.br
Website: http://www.techmoda.com.br
Promoted by:
    - Olho Nu Promoções e Eventos -
      - Phone: (21) 2502-2034
Dates: 22/09/2004, 23/09/2004, 24/09/2004

FIRST DAY OF SPRING
With the coming of spring Rio de Janeiro gains new colors. This is when everywhere parks, squares and gardens bloom, enveloping the city in an atmosphere of peace and joy.
Dates: 23/09/2004

RIO FESTIVAL 2004
Biggest cinema event in Latin America where artists, film makers and executives meet at seminars and workshops.
Venue: Several movie theaters around the city.
Website: http://www.festivaldorio.com.br
Organized by and Promotion:
    - Estação Botafogo - Rua Voluntários da Pátria, 88 - Botafogo
      - Phone: (21) 2286-0893
Dates: 23/09/2004, 24/09/2004, 25/09/2004, 26/09/2004, 27/09/2004, 28/09/2004, 29/09/2004, 30/09/2004, 01/10/2004, 02/10/2004, 03/10/2004, 04/10/2004, 05/10/2004, 06/10/2004, 07/10/2004

OPEN DOORS ART
General Coordination: Chave Mestra - Associação de Artistas Visuais de Santa Teresa

Between 60 and 100 artists are assembled in over 50 studios in the district of Santa Teresa.
The event gives the public the opportunity to see the places where artists produced their works such as paintings, sculptures, ceramics, photographs, drawings, objects, engravings, video art, design and installations among others.
Visitors can also have face-to-face conversations with artists. Vans and maps are available at the studios and restaurants of the neighborhood.

Daily, 11-20h
Dates: 24/09/2004, 25/09/2004, 26/09/2004

IX BRAZILIAN CONGRESS OF MEDICAL PHYSICS
V IBERIAN LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN CONGRESS OF MEDICAL PHYSICS
Professional and the scientific community interested in Medical Physics discuss and present the clinical and scientific advances of the physics of radiotherapy, diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine and related areas.

Organized by: Metatron Turismo e Eventos - Tel.: 2524-4141 - Fax: 2544-1463
www.riodejaneiroturismo.tur.br - sac@riodejaneiroturismo.tur.br
Promoted by: Associação Brasileira de Física Médica - Tel. & Fax: 2267-9454
www.rio2004.org - mptah@mail.ecu.edu
E-mail: eventos@abmf.org.br
Website: http://www.abmf.org.br
Dates: 26/09/2004, 27/09/2004, 28/09/2004, 29/09/2004

59th CONGRESS OF THE BRAZILIAN CARDIOLOGY SOCIETY
To perfect and recycle the research of health professionals that work in the cardiology area.
E-mail: sbc@cardiol.com.br
Website: http://www.cardiol.com.br
Promoted by:
    - Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia -
      - Phone: (21) 2537-8488
      - Fax: (21) 2537-8488
Dates: 26/09/2004, 27/09/2004, 28/09/2004, 29/09/2004

WORLD TOURISM DAY
Date chosen by the the World Tourism Organization to commemorate the adoption of the statutes of the Organization in Mexico on September 27, 1970.
Dates: 27/09/2004

COPACABANA FORT - 90TH ANNIVERSARY
The Copacabana Fort was inaugurated in 1914 to strengthen the security in Guanabara Bay and has been open to public visitation since 1987 when it came to house the Army Historical Museum.
To celebrate its anniversary it presents a special program which include Mass in the open air and cultural activities. Besides its historical value as stage of important events, the Forte offers the visitor a stunning view of Copacabana Beach, Sugar Loaf and Niteroi. Light meals, snacks and tea are served in one of the most attractive stretches of the grounds. In one of the wings of the fortress the
furnishings, including decoration and furniture, are originals dating back from the 40s in a sort of trip to the past.
Dates: 28/09/2004

V BOARD FOR TOURISM BUSINESSES
Organized and Promoted by: IS Promoções e Eventos - Phone: 2240-0001 - Fax: 2208-2631

Business meeting of professional of the tourim trade to promote and divulge their products and services.
E-mail: ivaldofilho@superig.com.br
Dates: 29/09/2004

PHILIPS MUSIC WORLD FESTIVAL
Dates: 29/09/2004, 30/09/2004, 01/10/2004

SERONO INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
Organized by: JZ Congressos - Tel.: 2266-9151 - Fax: 2266-9175
www.jz.com.br - jzcongressos@jz.com.br
Promoted by: SERONO Brasil Produtos Farmacêuticos - Tel.: (0XX11) 3897-1290, 3897-1294 - Fax: (0XX11) 3897-1291

To provide a forum for interested general physicians involved in the clinical practice with the reproductive field - “Optimizing infertility treatments, outcome and physician’s care”.
It will review many aspects of the reproductive endocrinology, male and female infertility, trying to develop rational bases for the diagnosis and main therapeutic approaches.
Dates: 30/09/2004, 01/10/2004, 02/10/2004


Dates: 30/09/2004, 01/10/2004, 02/10/2004

		October/2004

SERONO INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
Organized by: JZ Congressos - Tel.: 2266-9151 - Fax: 2266-9175
www.jz.com.br - jzcongressos@jz.com.br
Promoted by: SERONO Brasil Produtos Farmacêuticos - Tel.: (0XX11) 3897-1290, 3897-1294 - Fax: (0XX11) 3897-1291

To provide a forum for interested general physicians involved in the clinical practice with the reproductive field - “Optimizing infertility treatments, outcome and physician’s care”.
It will review many aspects of the reproductive endocrinology, male and female infertility, trying to develop rational bases for the diagnosis and main therapeutic approaches.
Dates: 30/09/2004, 01/10/2004, 02/10/2004

CASA COR
Organized by Três Plus Assesssoria e Marketing - Phone:2512-2411
Professional decorators, architects and landscapers display the latest trends in fine living, ranging from practical kitchens and bathrooms to comfortable bedrooms, elegant reception rooms and lush gardens and terraces.
From September 14 through October 24
E-mail: tresplus@terra.com.br
Website: http://www.casacor.com.br
Dates: 01/10/2004, 02/10/2004, 03/10/2004, 04/10/2004, 05/10/2004, 06/10/2004, 07/10/2004, 08/10/2004, 09/10/2004, 10/10/2004, 11/10/2004, 12/10/2004, 13/10/2004, 14/10/2004, 15/10/2004, 16/10/2004, 17/10/2004, 18/10/2004, 19/10/2004, 20/10/2004, 21/10/2004, 22/10/2004, 23/10/2004, 24/10/2004

IX INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON PATHOLOGY OF THE HYPOPHYSIS
Organized and Promoted by: RD Eventos - Tel.: (0XX41) 343-3904 - Fax: (0XX41) 343-8094
www.eventosrd.com.br -
rd@eventosrd.com.br
Dates: 01/10/2004, 02/10/2004, 03/10/2004

CHICO BUARQUE - Time and the artist
Curator: Zeca Buarque Ferreira

The exhibition divided in blocks follows the artist's journey with documents, photographs and stories.
At the entrance an image in motion represents Chico the Carioca.
The first block covers his childhood and adolescence. Books, comics, music and photographs portray the period.

The second block begins with his musical development. There are photographs and music of composers that influenced Chico: Ismael Silva, Ataulfo Alves, Noel Rosa and Dorival Caymmi; images from festivals with João Gilberto and Caetano Veloso; documents, statements, photos and texts by Vinicius de Moraes and Tom Jobim.

The third block is about Chico the citizen, his participation in the political history of the country, the exile in Italy, reproductions of newspapers and murals.

The fourth block presents projects O Grande Circo Místico, Corsário do Rei, Cambaio; singers Gal, Bethânia and Nara Leão; characters Carolina,
Beatriz, Rosa, Cecília, Luisa.

On a panel Chico's passion, soccer, plus posters and photographs featuring his incursions in the theater, cinema and literature.
There is also a computer terminal with earphones allowing the public to listen to any of Chico's compositions.

Alongside the exhibition there are on Wednesdays films that are part of Chico's artistic production; on Thursdays, documentaries and on Fridays shows with Teresa Cristina, Renato Braz, Mônica Salmaso and Quarteto Maogani.

Daily, 10 am - 5 pm
Venue:
    - Biblioteca Nacional - Espaço Cultural Eliseu Visconti - Rua México, snº ( altura da Av. Rio Branco, 219 ) - Centro
      - Fone: (21) 2220-2356
Dates: 19/07/2004, 20/07/2004, 21/07/2004, 22/07/2004, 23/07/2004, 24/07/2004, 25/07/2004, 26/07/2004, 27/07/2004, 28/07/2004, 29/07/2004, 30/07/2004, 31/07/2004, From 01 to 31/08/2004, From 01 to 30/09/2004, 01/10/2004, 02/10/2004, 03/10/2004, 04/10/2004, 05/10/2004, 06/10/2004, 07/10/2004, 08/10/2004, 09/10/2004, 10/10/2004, 11/10/2004, 12/10/2004, 13/10/2004, 14/10/2004, 15/10/2004, 16/10/2004, 17/10/2004, 18/10/2004, 19/10/2004, 20/10/2004, 21/10/2004, 22/10/2004, 23/10/2004, 24/10/2004, 25/10/2004, 26/10/2004

RIO FESTIVAL 2004
Biggest cinema event in Latin America where artists, film makers and executives meet at seminars and workshops.
Venue: Several movie theaters around the city.
Website: http://www.festivaldorio.com.br
Organized by and Promotion:
    - Estação Botafogo - Rua Voluntários da Pátria, 88 - Botafogo
      - Phone: (21) 2286-0893
Dates: 23/09/2004, 24/09/2004, 25/09/2004, 26/09/2004, 27/09/2004, 28/09/2004, 29/09/2004, 30/09/2004, 01/10/2004, 02/10/2004, 03/10/2004, 04/10/2004, 05/10/2004, 06/10/2004, 07/10/2004

14th CASA COR
A house at alto da Gávea will host the new edition of Casa Cor, 36 ambiances designed by 44 professional architects and interior decorators.
Professional decorators, architects and landscapers display the latest trends in fine living, ranging from practical kitchens and bathrooms to comfortable bedrooms, elegant reception rooms and lush gardens and terraces.
Tues-Sun, noon-9 pm
E-mail: tresplus@terra.com.br
Website: http://www.casacor.com.br
Venue: - Rua Mary Pessoa, 116 - Gávea
Organized by:
    - Três Plus Assessoria e Marketing Ltda -
      - Phone: (21) 2512-2411
Dates: 15/09/2004, 16/09/2004, 17/09/2004, 18/09/2004, 19/09/2004, 21/09/2004, 22/09/2004, 23/09/2004, 24/09/2004, 25/09/2004, 26/09/2004, 28/09/2004, 29/09/2004, 30/09/2004, 01/10/2004, 02/10/2004, 03/10/2004, 05/10/2004, 06/10/2004, 07/10/2004, 08/10/2004, 09/10/2004, 10/10/2004, 12/10/2004, 13/10/2004, 14/10/2004, 15/10/2004, 16/10/2004, 17/10/2004, 19/10/2004, 20/10/2004, 21/10/2004, 22/10/2004, 23/10/2004, 24/10/2004

CIÊNCIA DÁ SAMBA ?
Website: http://www.casadaciencia.ufrj.br
Dates: 02/09/2004, 03/09/2004, 04/09/2004, 05/09/2004, 06/09/2004, 07/09/2004, 08/09/2004, 09/09/2004, 10/09/2004, 11/09/2004, 12/09/2004, 13/09/2004, 14/09/2004, 15/09/2004, 16/09/2004, 17/09/2004, 18/09/2004, 19/09/2004, 20/09/2004, 21/09/2004, 22/09/2004, 23/09/2004, 24/09/2004, 25/09/2004, 26/09/2004, 27/09/2004, 28/09/2004, 29/09/2004, 30/09/2004, 01/10/2004, 02/10/2004, 03/10/2004


Dates: 30/09/2004, 01/10/2004, 02/10/2004

PHILIPS MUSIC WORLD FESTIVAL
Dates: 29/09/2004, 30/09/2004, 01/10/2004

OUR LADY OF PENHA FESTIVAL
The festivities of Our Lady of Penha Church held every Sunday in October and on the first Sunday in November is today a colorfully attractive chapter in the life of the city. It features exhibitions, festivals, shows, and a wide variety of open-air amusements.
Venue:
    - Igreja Nossa Senhora da Penha - Largo da Penha, 19 - Penha
Dates: 03/10/2004, 10/10/2004, 17/10/2004, 24/10/2004, 31/10/2004, 07/11/2004

RIO OIL & GAS EXPO CONFERENCE 2004
The exhibition brings professionals and executives looking for new technology and managing practices in the area of gas and oil.

Organized and Promoted by: Instituto Brasileiro do Petróleo - Tel.: 2532-1610 - Fax: 2220-1596
E-mail: ibp@ibp.org.br
Website: http://www.ibp.org.br
Dates: 04/10/2004, 05/10/2004, 06/10/2004, 07/10/2004

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSIS FEAST DAY - WORLD ANIMALS DAY
Blessing of pets promoted by the churches of Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, and Nossa Senhora da Paz in Serzedelo Correia Square, Copacabana and Nossa Senhora da Paz Square in Ipanema.
Dates: 04/10/2004

II LATIN AMERICAN MEETING ON AUDITING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
The meeting is promoted by Grifo Research Institute Ltda, which has been operating in the area of Quality, Business Management and Better Performance of organizations for more than 15 years.
The event has as one of its topics "O Rio de Janeiro continua lindo..." (Rio de Janeiro is still beautiful), and the professionals attending it participate in workshops with presentation of articles and panels.
E-mail: contato@grifo.com.br
Website: http://www.griforesearch.com
Venue:
    - Hotel Sofitel Rio de Janeiro - Av. Atlântica, 4.240 - Copacabana
      - Fone: (21) 2525-1232 / (21) 2525-1230
Promoted by:
    - Grifo Research Institute -
      - Phone: (21) 2518-2280 / (21) 2233-870
      - Website: www.grifoenterprises.com
Dates: 04/10/2004, 05/10/2004

COPPEAD X CONGRESS ON ADMINISTRATION
Organized by:
    - Congregare Marketing de Conferências -
      - Phone: (21) 2524-4401 / (21) 2240-9313
      - Fax: (21) 2220-2555
      - E-mail: www.coppead.ufrj.br
Dates: 07/10/2004, 08/10/2004

III INTERNATIONAL ROAMING SEMINAR
The event assembles various segments involved in mobile cell-phones services and their international partners.
Venue:
    - Hotel Pestana Rio Atlântica - Av. Atlântica, 2.964 - Copacabana
      - Fone: (21) 2548-6332
Realization:
    - Network Eventos -
      - Phone: (21) 2492-1800
      - Fax: (21) 2493-6488
Promoted by:
    - ABR - Associação Brasileira de Roaming
Dates: 07/10/2004, 08/10/2004

XXV BRAZILIAN CONGRESS ON RHEUMATOLOGY
The theme of the congress is "A Reumatologia de Hoje: da Patogenia ao Tratamento" (Rheumatology Today: from Pathogeny to Treatment) and aims to present recent progress of aetio-pathogenic mechanisms and therapeutic handling of rheumatic diseases.

E-mail: reumatorj@uol.com.br
Website: http://www.reumatorj.com.br/reumario2004
Promoted by:
    - Sociedade de Reumatologia do Rio de Janeiro -
      - Phone: (21) 2549-4114
      - Fax: (21) 2549-4114
      - E-mail: reumatorj@uol.com.br
      - Website: www.reumatorj.com.br
Dates: 08/10/2004, 09/10/2004, 10/10/2004, 11/10/2004

120 YEARS - CORCOVADO RAILROAD STATION
The Corcovado Railway inaugurated by D. Pedro II in 1884, has transported personalities such as Santos Dumont, Princess Diane, Pope John Paul II and several heads of State. The train goes to the top of the mountain, which offers a spectacular view over the city.
The celebrations of its 120th anniversary reach a peak in October with the Jantar de Gala (Gala Dinner), the launching of the book "120 anos de Trem do Corcovado" and the opening of the photographic exhibition "Monumentos ao Cristo Redentor inspirados no original". In the 2005 carnival, the Corcovado Railway will be the plot of União da Ilha at the samba school parade.
Venue:
    - Estrada de Ferro do Corcovado - Rua Cosme Velho, 513 - Cosme Velho
      - Fone: (21) 2558-1329
Dates: 08/10/2004, 09/10/2004, 10/10/2004, 11/10/2004, 12/10/2004

NAVAL ACADEMY REGATTA
A competition of international scope, it is considered one of the most important in South America. All categories of vessels as well as yachtsmen from all over Brazil participate. The regatta has been taking place since 1946, amidst the same enthusiasm, strengthening the ties between cadets and yachtsmen.

Programmed activities:
*half canoeing marathon
*sessions in the planetarium
*several toys for children (such as a balloon pool), activities for children with expert adult guidance *aero-modeling meetings
*climbing exhibitions
*meetings of painters
*exhibition of combat divers
*visits to the Naval Academy museum
*exhibition of the Hydrographs and Navigation Administration (Diretoria de Hidrografia e Navegação)
*exhibition of the Navy Missiles Center (Centro de Mísseis da Marinha)
*regatta of radio-controlled sailboats
*exhibition of antique cars
*presentation by the Naval Academy band
*presentation of dance
*presentation of platoon in silent parade, *presentation of the Marine Corps martial band among others.
Venue:
    - Escola Naval - Av. Almirante Sylvio de Noronha, s/nº - Castelo
      - Fone: (21) 3974-1401
Dates: 10/10/2004


Dates: 10/10/2004, 11/10/2004, 12/10/2004, 13/10/2004

CHILDREN’S DAY
Rio offers a great variety of entertaining attractions for children all through October. Consult the guide-book and chose the activities you find most interesting.

ATRACTIONS:

SUGAR LOAF AND CORCOVADO
Wonderful trips in cable cars to Sugar Loaf and by train to Corcovado Mountain.
Venue:
- Cable Car Station - Av. Pasteur, 520 - Urca - Tel.: 2546-8400 - Daily, 8am-10pm
- Corcovado Railroad Station - Rua Cosme Velho, 513 - Cosme Velho - Tel.: 2558-1329 - Daily, 8:30am-6:30pm

NATIONAL MUSEUM
Skeletons of pré-historical animals and objects made by Brazilian Indians. The exhibit "Nos Passos da Humanidade" presents fossils and relics such as the sculpture of the Vênus of Willendorf, discovered in Austria in 1808; replica of the Kid from Turkana, child of the Homo erectus species, dead for 1.6 million years.
Venue: Quinta da Boa Vista, s/nº - São Cristóvão - Tel.: 2568-8262 - Tues-Sun, 10am-4pm

RIO DE JANEIRO PLANETARIUM FOUNDATION
Exhibitions, room for solar observation, library and the Telescopes Square that functions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Venue: Rua Vice-Governador Rubens Berardo, 100 - Gávea - Tel.: 2274-0096

ARMY HISTORY MUSEUM
Links historic heritage to the beauty of the landscape of Copacabana.
Venue: Av. Atlântica, s/nº - Posto 6 - Copacabana - Tel.: 2522-4460 - Tues-Sun, 10am-4pm

MUSEUM OF ASTRONOMY AND AFFILIATED SCIENCES
Coleção de instrumentos científicos e observação do céu. Collection of scientific instruments and observing the sky.
Venue: Rua General Bruce, 586 - São Cristóvão - Tel.: 2580-7010
Tues-Thurs, 10am-5pm - Wed, 10am-8pm - Sat-Sun, 4pm-8pm

BOTANICAL GARDENS
Considered one of the ten most important botanical gardens in the world and known as Living Museum, contains 8,000 species of plants.
ORQUIDÁRIO ORCHIDARIUM
In the Orchidarium, over three thousand of 600 species of orchids in their most exotic forms.
Venue: Rua Jardim Botânico, 1.008 - Jardim Botânico - Tel.: 2294-9349 - Daily, 8am-5pm

MOREIRA SALLES INSTITUTE
Exhibitions and a variety program for children.
Venue: Rua Marquês de São Vicente, 476 - Gávea - Tel.: 3284-7400 - Tues-Sun, 1pm-8pm

BANCO DO BRASIL CULTURAL CENTER
Exhibitions, movie theaters and a great variety of entertainement attractions for children.
Venue: Rua Primeiro de Março, 66 - Centro Downtown - Tel.: 3808-2020 - Tues-Sun, 10am-9pm

LIFE MUSEUM
Besides a visit to Castelo Mourisco and a ride on the life train, games and fun activities are organized for children.
By Appointment.
Venue: Av. Brasil, 4.365 - Manguinhos - Tel. 2590-6747 - Tues-Fri, 9am-5pm Sat-Sun, 10am-4pm

AEROSPACE MUSEUM
Emoke squadron, fighter planes, helicopters, Carlos Edo acrobatics, the with's squadron, lighter-than-air aircraft and parachuting.
Venue: Av. Marechal Fontenelle, 2000 - Campo dos Afonsos - Tel.: 3357-5212
Tues-Fri, 9am-3pm Sat, Sun and holidays, 9:30am-4pm

QUINTA DA BOA VISTA VILLA AND RIOZOO
Kids can enjoy moments of leisure on the lawns of Quinta da Boa Vista, they can visit the Zoo and get to know the Brazilian fauna and the ZooAquarium that houses different species of fish from various regions of Brazil and of the world.
Venue: São Cristóvão - Tels.: 2567-9633
- RioZoo: 3983 8400
Quinta da Boa Vista, daily, 9am-5pm
RioZoo, Tues-Sun, 9am-4:30pm

NAVAL ACADEMY
Programmed activities parallel to Naval Regatta Academy for children.
Venue: Av. Almirante Sílvio de Noronha - Ilha de Villegagnon - Downtown - Tel: 3974-1446
Dates: 12/10/2004

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF APARECIDA - PATRON SAINT OF BRAZIL
The feast of the Patron Saint of Brazil is commemorated with a mass and blessing at São Sebastião Cathedral. In the chpael dedicated to Our Lady Aparecida, at the feet of the Christ, the Redeemer statue on Corcovado Mountain, a mass is also officiated.
Dates: 12/10/2004

BIJÓIAS
Organized and Promoted by: Masi & Associados - Tel.: (0XX11) 3862-2700
E-mail: masi@uol.com.br
Dates: 13/10/2004, 14/10/2004

TEACHER'S DAY
Name-day of St. Tereza of Avila, patron of Catholic spirituality, this date was proposed by Professor Everardo Backheuser, Chairman of the Catholic Education Association. It is also associated with the institution of official primary education in Brazil, on October 15, 1827. The first celebration took place in l933 at the Rio de Janeiro Education Institute, with the presence of Cardinal Leme. It was previously celebrate on May 15, the name-day of São João Batista de Lasable¸ teacher and founder of the Lesalist religious teaching order.
Dates: 15/10/2004

PROJETO CULTURA POPULAR NA UFRJ
BOI PINTADINHO - Cia. Folclórica do Rio - EEFD/UFRJ (Rio Folkloric Company) AND MINEIRO PAU Rio de Janeiro Brincadeira do Boi brings characters and puppets such as the bullfighter, the little mule, Mariquita (a 3m tall woman), Jaguará (horse-headed man) and, of course, the BOI (ox or bull). This is followed by "Mineiro Pau", dance with sticks presenting beautiful rhythmic and choreographic variations. The music is performed by two singers, bumbo (big drum), tambourine, tarol, ten-string viola and guitar. October 15
Venue:
    - Forum de Ciência e Cultura da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - UFRJ - Av. Pau Brasil, 540 - Ilha do Fundão
      - Fone: (21) 3376-9815 / (21) 9628-8212
Dates: 15/10/2004

SAINT EDWIGES’ FEAST DAY
Masses and bazaars honor the Patron Saint of debtors.
Venue:
    - Paróquia Santa Edwiges - Rua Fonseca Teles, 109 - São Cristóvão
      - Fone: (21) 2589-4851 / (21) 2580-6992
Dates: 16/10/2004

VI ELASC - SACRÉ COEUR DE JÉSUS LATIN AMERICAN MEETING
The National Association of Sacré-Coeur de Jésus Alumnae assembles under the theme "Um Outro Mundo é Possível" (Another World is Possible) representatives from Latin América aiming at discussing and implementing objectives and directives for the building of a more just society.

E-mail: materpepper@wnetrj.com.br
Venue:
    - Hotel Novo Mundo - Praia do Flamengo, 20 3º - Flamengo
      - Fone: (21) 2105-7000
Organized by:
    - Associação Nacional das Antigas alunas do Sacré-Coeur de Jésus - ANASC
Dates: 17/10/2004, 18/10/2004, 19/10/2004, 20/10/2004

XVIII INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INVESTMENT FUNDS
Venue:
    - Copacabana Palace Hotel - Av. Atlântica, 1.702 - Copacabana
      - Fone: (21) 2548-7070 / (21) 2235-7330
Promoted by:
    - Associação Nacional dos bancos de Investimentos -ANBID -
      - Phone: (21) 3288-4200
      - Fax: (21) 3288-4230
      - E-mail: anbid@anbid.com.br
      - Website: www.anbid.com.br
Dates: 17/10/2004, 18/10/2004, 19/10/2004

VIII EQUIPAR - FOOD AND LODGING EQUIPAMENT, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Organized and Promoted by: Escala Eventos - Tel.: 2495-1301
Presentation of equipment, products and services convenience stores, malls and theme parks or hotels, apart-hotels, bars, restaurants, snack bars, bakeries, pastry-shops, fast food outlets.
E-mail: escala.eventos@wnetrj.com.br
Website: http://www.escalaeventos.com.br
Dates: 19/10/2004, 20/10/2004, 21/10/2004, 22/10/2004

ABAV - 32nd BRAZILIAN CONGRESS OF TRAVEL AGENCIES
TOURISM EXHIBITION - THE AMERICAS FAIR
This year for the first time one of the pavilions
( Pavillion 3 ) will be open to the general public in the afternoon of Saturday 23, from 3pm-9:30 pm and Sunday 24, from 10 am -21 pm. All tourist agencies with Brazilian destinations will be represented as well as Embratur and the Ministry of Tourism. Handicraft, folkloric presentations will also be part of the fair.
Dates: 20/10/2004, 21/10/2004, 22/10/2004, 23/10/2004, 24/10/2004


Venue:
    - Central do Brasil - Praça Cristiano Ottoni, s/nº ( Av. Presidente Vargas ) - Centro
Dates: 20/10/2004, 21/10/2004, 22/10/2004, 23/10/2004

PILOT`S DAY
In honor of history`s first flight in Paris on October 23, 1906 by Brazilian Alberto Santos Dumont.
Dates: 23/10/2004

OCTOBER AT MUSAL
An exhibition of aircraft such as helicopters and military planes will be one of the attractions of the event.
There will also be parachuting, art workshops, historical films and lots more.
Besides two special presentations: the Smoke Squadron and the Companhia Teatral Preto no Branco with the play "Um Vôo para Santos Dumont" under director André Brilhante.
Website: http://www.musal.aer.mil.br
Venue:
    - Museu Aeroespacial - Av. Marechal Fontenelle, 2000 - Campo dos Afonsos
      - Fone: (21) 3357-5212
Dates: 24/10/2004

SURGEON'S AND DENTIST'S DAY
Dates: 25/10/2004

XIX FORUM OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
Na event for exchange of results, methods, ideas, experiences and identification of creative nuclei of experimental research in the area.

Organized and Promoted by: Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões - CBC - Tel.: 2537-9164 - Fax: 2286-2595 - www.cbc.org.br -
nucleocentral@cbc.org.br
E-mail: nucleocentral@cbc.org.br
Website: http://www.cbc.org.br
Dates: 28/10/2004

Projeto Roda de Samba
29, Fri at 6 pm
Venue:
    - Cinelândia
Dates: 29/10/2004

XXXVI BRAZILIAN CONGRESS ON ORTHOPEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY)
Conferences, symposia, round tables and exhibition.
Organized by: LK Assessoria Ltda - - Tel.: 3878-2777 - Fax: 3860-6064
Promoted by: Sociedade Brasileira de Ortopedia e Traumatologia - Phone: 2543-3844 - www.sbotrj.com.br
E-mail: sede@sbotrj.com.br
Website: http://www.sbot2004.com.br
Dates: 30/10/2004, 31/10/2004, 01/11/2004, 02/11/2004

HALLOWEEN
Celtic folklore takes on a Brazilian beat at this witches feast. This occasion is rooted in the beliefs of the Celts of Ireland, Wales and Northern Scotland, who celebrated the year on November l with a feast to the sun god and Samhain, the lord of death. Giant bonfires were lit to strengthen the sun and scare away evil spirits that brought desease to their herds. The Catholic church turned this festival into a celebration of the saints on November l, called All Halows Day, giving rise to the name Halloween, a corruption of Hallow’s Eve.
Dates: 31/10/2004

		November/2004

XXXVI BRAZILIAN CONGRESS ON ORTHOPEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY)
Conferences, symposia, round tables and exhibition.
Organized by: LK Assessoria Ltda - - Tel.: 3878-2777 - Fax: 3860-6064
Promoted by: Sociedade Brasileira de Ortopedia e Traumatologia - Phone: 2543-3844 - www.sbotrj.com.br
E-mail: sede@sbotrj.com.br
Website: http://www.sbot2004.com.br
Dates: 30/10/2004, 31/10/2004, 01/11/2004, 02/11/2004

XXVIII EXPO BABY & PREGNANCY AND EXPO CHILDREN´S PARTY
Furniture and baby-wear fair with clothes and extras for expectant mothers.
Time: 2pm-10pm
Free Entry
Dates: 02/11/2004, 03/11/2004, 04/11/2004, 05/11/2004, 06/11/2004, 07/11/2004

9th CONSTRUIR - INTERNATIONAL CIVIL CONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING ON ARCHITECTURE FAIR
Construir has already become a great success and is considered the best event in the field. Its 9th edition brings together building executives and professionals and offers an opportunity for those who wish to stay in tune with the latest noveslites.
Organized by and Promotion:
    - Escala Eventos
Dates: 02/11/2004, 03/11/2004, 04/11/2004, 05/11/2004, 06/11/2004

VIII PANAMERICAN CONGRESS ON VASCULAR AND ENDOVASCULAR SURGERY / 1st PANAMERICAN VENOUS FORUM / V SYMPOSIUM ON ECHO-COLOR-DOPPLER
Dates: 03/11/2004, 04/11/2004, 05/11/2004, 06/11/2004

CULTURE AND SCIENCE DAY
Event commemorating the birth of eminent Brazilian statesman Rui Barbosa, a pioneer of citizenship and human rights.
Cultural institutions of Rio de Janeiro Culture promote a serie of joint events in order to maximize the results of investiments in the cultural area of the city. The Casa de Rui Barbosa Museum holds exhibitions in honor of its founder.
Dates: 05/11/2004

XXII RIO DE JANEIRO OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Golf Tournament
Website: http://www.fgerj.com.br
Organized by and Promotion:
    - Federação de Golfe do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
Dates: 05/11/2004, 06/11/2004, 07/11/2004

CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT THE NATIONAL MONUMENT TO THE DEAD OF THE WORLD WAR SECOND
Ceremonies follow a ritual that highlights the significance of this monument. On the first Sunday of every month the three Armed Forces - Army, Navy and Air Force - change the guard, in ceremonies featuring the Marine Band and Joint Forces Squad on parade.

Venue: Monumento Nacional aos Mortos da Segunda Guerra Mundial - Av. Infante Dom Henrique - Parque Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes - Aterro - Tel.: 2240-1283
Dates: 07/11/2004, 05/12/2004

OUR LADY OF PENHA FESTIVAL
The festivities of Our Lady of Penha Church held every Sunday in October and on the first Sunday in November is today a colorfully attractive chapter in the life of the city. It features exhibitions, festivals, shows, and a wide variety of open-air amusements.
Venue:
    - Igreja Nossa Senhora da Penha - Largo da Penha, 19 - Penha
Dates: 03/10/2004, 10/10/2004, 17/10/2004, 24/10/2004, 31/10/2004, 07/11/2004

ITU THRIATLON WORLD CUP
Athletes of different nationalities and the best in world ranking.
Start: 10am

Venue:
    - Praia de Copacabana em frente ao Copacabana Palace - Av. Atlântica - Copacabana
Supported by:
    - Spiridon
Organized by:
    - Confederação Brasileira de Triathlon
Dates: 07/11/2004

11th CONGRESS ON TRANSPORT OF PASSENGERS – 5th RIO TRANSPORTATION FAIR
Organized by:
    - M Fontana Promoções S/C Ltda.
Dates: 10/11/2004

3rd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP RESEARCH IN LATIN AMERICA - ICERLA
Website: http://ww.cipeal.com.br
Dates: 11/11/2004, 12/11/2004, 13/11/2004

33rd BRAZILIAN CONGRESS OF RADIOLOGY
Dates: 12/11/2004, 13/11/2004, 14/11/2004


Dates: 13/11/2004, 14/11/2004

PROCLAMATION OF THE BRAZILIAN REPUBLIC
Civil and military ceremonies commemorate the Declaration of the Brazilian Republic.
The Republic Museum offers a guided visit following the chronology of the Republic, with particular attention to November 15 and Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca.
Phone: (21) 2285-6350
Dates: 15/11/2004

IX SINAOP - NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON AUDITING PUBLIC WORKS
Theme: "Supervision: Quality in Public Works"
Realization:
    - Tribunal de Contas do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - TCE-RJ e Instituto Brasileiro de Auditoria de Obras Públicas-IBRAOP
Dates: 16/11/2004, 17/11/2004, 18/11/2004, 19/11/2004

LIFE & STYLE - QUALITY AND STYLE OF LIFE FAIR
Multi-sector fair focusing on the growing importance of the factor Quality of Life as an essential aspect of well being in today's world. The 7 (seven) different sectors are: Travel and Leisure, Environment, Health, Sports and Beauty, Gastronomy, Fashion and Accessories, Art, Culture and Design, Technology and Entertainment. There also are two parallel Debate Forums, seven Thematic Cafés and Lounges and an entertainment area.
Dates: 17/11/2004, 18/11/2004, 19/11/2004, 20/11/2004, 21/11/2004

TUTORIAL ON MALE DISEASES / 14th RIO UROLOGY DAY
Dates: 17/11/2004, 18/11/2004, 19/11/2004, 20/11/2004

POPULAR CULTURAL PROJECT AT UFRJ CAPOEIRA
CAPOEIRA (Brazilian Martial Art)
oscaranha@bol.com.br
Round table: Brasileiro and the Brazilian Imagery
From goes to Fundão – Viva Zumbi – Folkloric show
The event aims to publicize “capoeira”, as a sport and as a cultural manifestation, to all cultural and social levels, contributing thus effectively to human integration into society and salvaging love and respect for Brazilian culture.
Venue:
    - Forum de Ciência e Cultura da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - UFRJ - Av. Pau Brasil, 540 - Ilha do Fundão
      - Fone: (21) 3376-9815 / (21) 9628-8212
Dates: 17/11/2004, 18/11/2004

8th INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON TOBBACOISM TREATMENT
Venue:
    - Centro de Convenções da DIX - Rua Tenente Possolo, 33 - Centro
Organized by and Promotion:
    - C&M Congresses and Meetings Ltda. - Rua Marques, 3/101
      - Phone: (21) 2539-1351
      - Fax: (21) 2539-1214
      - E-mail: cma@eventos.com.br
      - Website: www.cmeventos.com.br
Dates: 18/11/2004, 19/11/2004, 20/11/2004

FLAG DAY

(Jorge Eduardo, 1995)

The hymn to glorify the Brazilian flag - by composer Francisco Braga and lyrics by poet Olavo Bilac – was presented for the first time at Benjamim Constant School in 1907 which was the year when was set aside November 19 as Flag Day, in promotion of deputy Thomaz Cavalcanti.
Symbol of national unity, the Brazilian flag symbolizes respect for the past and the traditions and patriotism of national heroes who strove to maintain the nation’s integrity and sovereignty. Civic and military ceremonies are scheduled at the Copacabana Fort, and at the Monument to the Dead of World War II, in Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes Park.. Under the coordination of the Eastern Military Command there are special ceremonies at the Duque de Caxias Palace and under the coordination of National Defense League and the Parks and Gardens Foundation celebrations are held in schools and squares, with a flag-raising ceremony at midday.
November 19
Dates: 19/11/2004

21st INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF ESTHETIC LIFE - HEALTH, BEAUTY AND CO.
Well-known beauty professionals will be present talking about specific current topics related to facial and corporal esthetics. The program includes the Personal Image Feir with the launching and promotion of beauty products. Concomitantly with the Congress, the 1st International Anti-Ageing Symposium will be aimed specifically at physicians. Parallel, there will be a fair presenting new beauty products by approximately 60 exhibitors.

Organized by:
    - CAP Centro de Aperfeiçoamento Profissional
Dates: 20/11/2004, 21/11/2004, 22/11/2004


Venue:
    - Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins
Dates: 20/11/2004

SPACE LAW SEMINAR
Plenary lectures and round-tables: Disseminating and Developing International and National Space Law - Latin America and caribbean Perspective
Venue:
    - Hotel Pestana Rio Atlântica - Av. Atlântica, 2.964 - Copacabana
      - Fone: (21) 2548-6332
Supported by:
    - SBDA-Associação Brasileira de Direito Aeronáutico e Espacial e Nações Unidas
Dates: 22/11/2004, 23/11/2004, 24/11/2004, 25/11/2004


Organized by:
    - Unimed do Brasil Confederação Nacional das Cooperativas Médicas
Dates: 26/11/2004

COMUNNIST UPRISE
Honoring the memory of those who perished in the Communist Uprising in 1935.
Dates: 27/11/2004


Venue:
    - Museu do Açude - Estrada do Açude, 764 - Alto da Boa Vista
      - Fone: (21) 2492-5443 / (21) 2492-2119
Dates: 28/11/2004

CIER 2004 CONGRESS - COMMISSION OF REGIONAL ENERGETIC INTEGRATION
Dates: 29/11/2004, 01/12/2004

		December/2004

INTERNATIONAL AIDS COMBAT DAY
All over the world meetings focus on attempts to isolate the HIV virus in addition to lectures helping the public at large avoid and to prevent this disease.

Dates: 01/12/2004

44th PROVIDENCE FAIR
Feira da Providência (Providence Fair) is a festival of solidarity among the people of the world. Besides generating resources for the work of social integration carried out by Banco da Providência, it offers a trip around the world and excellent business opportunities. Through the years the 43 editions of the Fair have consolidated its multi-sector character allowing the public to find culture, leisure, shopping and gastronomy in the same venue. 

Sectors of the Fair in 2004

Pavilion 1
Social, Institutional Exhibit, Education and Culture -  Assembling enterprises that aim to show their social and educational programs, work done and similar presentations. This year there is a new sector of Public Examination that brings to the Fair approximately 15 firms such as publishing houses, bookshops, sites and courses with their resources for the training of candidates.
    
Pavilion 2
SportShow – Information and attractions related to sports.
Playing at the Fair (Brincando na Feira) – The space is devoted to children’s entertainment and gastronomy.
    
Pavilion 3
Free Market (Mercado Livre) – Shopping Center divided into two large sectors – one focusing on fashion, beauty and accessories and the other on home, decoration and services. Another novelty to be set up between Pavilions 3 and 4 is the organic sector organized by ABIO that assists family agriculture. The visitor will find a vegetable garden as well as products on sale.

Pavilion 4   
Nations and Segment Brazil – This traditional pavilion houses the products, culture and typical foods of different countries and Brazilian states. This year there will be a supermarket in the international sector to facilitate the buying of imported items, especially foods and beverages.
   
Pavilion 5
International exhibition of Catholic Art  with presentation of music, theater and dance.
For the first time Providence Fair will occupy all the pavilions at Riocentro.

   
Dates: 01/12/2004, 02/12/2004, 03/12/2004, 04/12/2004, 05/12/2004

CIER 2004 CONGRESS - COMMISSION OF REGIONAL ENERGETIC INTEGRATION
Dates: 29/11/2004, 01/12/2004

NATIONAL SAMBA DAY
The idea of having a day to celebrate samba was born at the closing of the 1st National Congress that took place between November 28th and December 2nd 1962 when Samba Day was instituted. Created by decree, the date is a tribute to artists and all those who through the years have turned Carnaval into the greatest expression of Brazilian popular culture. Liesa celebrates Samba Day lauching CDs of theme sambas.
Dates: 02/12/2004


Venue:
    - Central do Brasil - Praça Cristiano Ottoni, s/nº ( Av. Presidente Vargas ) - Centro
Dates: 02/12/2004

TRIBUTE TO PILOT JEAN MERMOZ
Tribute to the French pilot Jean Mermoz, legendary figure of aviation, who
was the first to cross the South Atlantic and the Andes on a plane.
Website: http://www.musal.aer.mil.br
Venue:
    - Museu Aeroespacial - Av. Marechal Fontenelle, 2.000 - Campo dos Afonsos
      - Fone: (21) 2108-8954
Dates: 03/12/2004

CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT THE NATIONAL MONUMENT TO THE DEAD OF THE WORLD WAR SECOND
Ceremonies follow a ritual that highlights the significance of this monument. On the first Sunday of every month the three Armed Forces - Army, Navy and Air Force - change the guard, in ceremonies featuring the Marine Band and Joint Forces Squad on parade.

Venue: Monumento Nacional aos Mortos da Segunda Guerra Mundial - Av. Infante Dom Henrique - Parque Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes - Aterro - Tel.: 2240-1283
Dates: 07/11/2004, 05/12/2004

RED BULL GIANTS OF RIO
Rio de Janeiro will be the venue for the greatest super relay competition that has ever taken place in the world. Over 300 athletes in 80 teams of 4 athletes each (a swimmer, a mountain biker, a delta wing pilot and a runner) will take part, of which 31 Brazilian and 49 foreign. The route of the Red Bull Giants of Rio goes through the main tourist spots of Rio in a total of 75 kilometers right in the heart of the South Zone. It begins at Copacabana Beach with the open sea swimming that ends at Praia Vermelha. From there the second athlete will take off on his/her mountain bike for a 40 kilometer ride that will include going up to the Christ statue on Corcovado Mountain and to Pedra da Gávea. The third competitor will receive his/her take off signal on the radio and will then fly for ten kilometers going round the Christ statue and landing on Ipanema Beach, at Jardim de Allah. The fourth athlete will run on the loose sand toward Niemeyer Avenue, and will then take to the street going round Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon to finally return to the sand completing the 20 kilometer Leblon-Copacabana run.
Website: http://www.redbullgiantsofrio.com
Dates: 05/12/2004

3rd INTERNACIONAL CONFERENCE ON UNIVERSAL DESIGNING
The Conference aims to explore the integration potential of a universal design with sustainable development and to influence public policies and the
training of designers in the world. Universal design is meant for products and environments that can be used by everyone, in the broadest sense,
without the need for the adaptation of a specialized design.
Website: http://www.design21st.org
Promoted by:
    - Adaptive Environments
Dates: 07/12/2004, 08/12/2004, 09/12/2004, 10/12/2004, 11/12/2004, 12/12/2004


Dates: 11/12/2004, 12/12/2004, 18/12/2004, 19/12/2004

SAILOR´S DAY
Celebration under the coordination of Defesa Nacional (National Defense), with offering of flowers at the Monument of AlmiranteTamandaré, Navy
Patron.

Venue:
    - Praça Nicarágua
Dates: 13/12/2004


Venue:
    - Centro de Artes Calouste Gulbenkian - Rua Benedito Hipólito, 125 - Praça Onze
      - Fone: (21) 2503-4622
Dates: 13/12/2004, 14/12/2004, 15/12/2004, 16/12/2004, 17/12/2004

BANCO DO BRASIL BEACH VOLLEY BALL
Ricardo/Emanuel e Tande/Franco
Website: http://www.bb.com.br
Dates: 14/12/2004, 15/12/2004, 16/12/2004, 17/12/2004, 18/12/2004


Venue:
    - Cinelândia
Dates: 15/12/2004


Dates: 17/12/2004, 18/12/2004

MUSEOLOGIST’S DAY
This date honors the professionals of this area.
Dates: 18/12/2004

ITU TRIATHLON WORLD CUP
Athletes of different nationalities and the best in world ranking
Venue: Copacabana - Posto 6
Start: 10 am

Dates: 18/12/2004

INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS RACE
It comprehends the campaing "Playing without Hunger" that aims to receive donations of toys and non-perishable food for deprived children assisted by Obra Social da Cidade.
Start: 9am
Venue: Aterro do Flamengo - Near Morro da Viúva
Distances: 10km run and 4km walk.
Dates: 19/12/2004

EcoNatal 2004
Dates: 19/12/2004


Venue:
    - Igreja da Candelária
Dates: 23/12/2004

CHRISTMAS
Christmas in Rio differs from that in other parts of the world while
keeping the universal theme of peace and love. Various types of tropical
trees decorated with lights and adornments substitute the Christmas pine
trees and the sun takes the place of the snow. Santa Claus, though, is the same that inhabits the dreams of children everywhere with his red clothes and white beard.
The traditional nativity scene is displayed in all the churches where the
birth of Jesus is celebrated at midnight on December 24.
In the downtown area, cultural centers and churches open their doors to
concerts, choirs and Christmas carols. Aterro is decorated with gigantic
trees covered with colorful lights and Lagoa (Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon)
receives a tree tall enough to be seen from any position on Epitácio Pessoa and Borges de Medeiros Avenues.
All the city is an invitation to confraternization party, the joy that the Christmas spirit imprints on the people.
Dates: 25/12/2004

NEW YEAR'S EVE
Only people who have spent New Year's Eve in Rio can understand why this is the second most important event on the city's calendar. Nowhere else in the world could white-clad crowds of two million people gather in a setting as breathtaking as Copacabana beach, honoring the departing year and greeting the twelve months that lie ahead in total harmony, peace and safety.
The velvety summer sky is the backdrop to one of the world's most spectacular fireworks display. On the sand, white-robed believers light thousands of flickering candles and toss flowers as offering to Iemanjá, queen of the waters, all to an irresistible Brazilian beat. December 31 at midnight on Copacabana Beach is a magical moment every year. Thrilling, unforgettable and incomparable, it truly reflects all the faces of Rio.
SHOWS
The shows scheduled for the New Year’s celebrations are always varied, with acclaimed MPB (Brazilian Popular Music) artists and samba schools on three stages on the beach. But the festivities are not limited to Copacabana.
The party, however, it is not restricted to the Princess of the Sea. Besides the pyrotechnic show, in Copacabana, other eight stages encourage the city, in the following neighborhoods: Flamengo, Ipanema, Barra da Tijuca, Ilha do Governador, Penha, Paquetá, Sepetiba e Guaratiba.

Palco Terra
Rua Anchieta, Leme
8pm – DJ MP4
10pm – Dudu Nobre
00h - fireworks display
00h30 - 4am – Alcione
GRES Portela

Palco Água
Rua República do Peru
8pm – DJ Marcelinho da Lua
10pm – EletroSamba
00h - fireworks display
00h30 - 03h – Elba Ramalho
GRES Beija-Flor

Palco Ar
Rua Constante Ramos
8pm – DJ Memê
10pm – AfroReggae
00h -fireworks display
00h30 - 03:30am – Barão Vermelho
GRES Grande Rio

NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATIONS
Hotels and restaurants along the Copacabana seafront organize memorable parties attended by cariocas and tourists from Brazil and abroad. The champagne to toast the New Year also goes very well with the special menus signed by famous international chefs.
Dates: 31/12/2004