TRAVELERS’ NEEDS - Argentina - page 299

Theater and Film
The biggest concentration of
theaters in the country is found
in Buenos Aires, but other cities
such as Rosario, Mendoza, and
Córdoba also have important
venues with regular perfor-
mances. During summer, large
companies in Buenos Aires
switch location to Mar del Plata,
where the Teatro Auditorium
stages grand productions.
Argentina has its own thriving
film industry (see pp36-7) . There
are cinema halls in most towns
and multiplexes in cities, the
biggest chain being Cinemark .
Art house cinemas such as
Cosmos survive in Buenos Aires,
and Rosario's screenings include
Hollywood and Argentinian
movies, with a smattering of
world cinema. Mar del Plata's
Festival Internacional de Cine de
Mar del Plata and BACIFI, the
Festival Internacional de Cine
Independiente in the capital,
are two of the most important
film festivals in Argentina.

DIRECTORY
Practical Information
Ticketek
Abasto, Ave Corrientes 3247 1°,
Capital Federal, Buenos Aires.
City Map 2 A4.
Te l [phone].
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ticketek.com.ar
San Lorenzo 1319, Mar del Plata.
Te l [phone].
Shopping Paseo del Siglo,
Córdoba 1643, Rosario.
Te l [phone].

Poster advertising bands at a music festival,
Buenos Aires

Spectator Sports
Newell's Old Boys
Estadio Parque Independencia,
Ave Las Palmeras s/n, Rosario.
Te l [phone].
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attraction is Argentina's most
practiced classical dance form,
ballet. Julio Bocca, a star
performer, has popularized
Argentinian ballet through his
company, Ballet Argentino. The
company tours the country
frequently, staging stunning
performances.

newellsoldboys.com.ar
Rosario Central
Estadio Club Atlético Rosario
Central, Blvd Avellaneda & Ave
Génova, Rosario.
Te l [phone].
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rosariocentral.com

Folkloric Music
Mainly found in Argentina's
interiors, folkloric music is most
popular in the province of Salta.
In its namesake capital city,
there are several restau rants
that offer dinner-and-show
packages. A more authentic
experience is offered in peñas ,
small clubs that host informal
folk-music gatherings where
visitors can bring their own
instruments. These clubs can be
found in towns across the
country, especially in Salta. The
Festival Nacional de Folklore in
Cosquín, the biggest folkloric
festival in Argentina, is held in
Córdoba province and attracts
the cream of performers.

Classical Music and
Dance
Teatro El Círculo
Laprida 1223, Rosario.
Te l [phone].
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Contemporary Music
Argentina's rock music scene
is vibrant and soloists such as
Charly García and various local
bands enjoy large followings.
International groups stage
their concerts mainly in
football stadiums. Festivals,
including Cosquín Rock in
Córdoba, and Epecuén Rock
and Gesell Rock in Buenos
Aires, attract big names.
Festival Jazz en Miramar takes
place in Buenos Aires province.
Smaller concert venues in
provincial cities host
Argentinian and international
jazz and blues musicians.

teatro-elcirculo.com.ar
Teatro Lavarden
Mendoza & Sarmiento, Rosario.
Te l [phone].
∑ plataformalavarden.com.ar

Teatro Municipal Colón
Yrigoyen 1665, Mar del Plata.
Te l [phone].
∑ mardelplata.gov.ar

Theater and Film
Cinemark
Beruti 3399, Palermo, Buenos
Aires. City Map 5 D3.
Te l [phone].
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cinemark.com.ar
Cosmos
Ave Corrientes 2048, Buenos
Aires. City Map 2 C5.
Te l [phone].
Teatro Auditorium
Blvd Maritimo 2280, Mar del Plata.
Te l [phone].
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mardelplatafilmfest.com

Musicians performing at Casa Blanca, Buenos Aires