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AmSoc Forum October 2011
AmSoc Forum October 2011
AmSoc Forum October 2011
Street art
Page 7: Some call it grafitti, some call it street art. Make up your own mind and see some of the best So Paulo has to offer.
Its not the Great Pumpkin, but its sure to be a Great Party!!
A very Haunted Marine House, Pumpkin Putt Putt, Feed the Monster Beanbag Toss, a laboratory of yucky monster body parts to touch in the dark.not to mention Nerds, Tootsie Rolls, and Candy Corn.. Its Halloween!! Rain or shine, bring your children (up to 12 years old) to our Annual Halloween Party which will be held on Saturday, October 29th from 4-7pm at the U.S Marine House. Ticket prices are as follows: If paid by October 21st to the Amsoc office: 45 R$ per member child / 90 R$ per non-member. If paid at the door on the day of the party: 60 R$ per member child / 100R$ per non-member. Adults free Includes marine Haunted House (formerly paid separately). New members can sign up at the party to benefit from the reduced rates for AmSoc members. We will have Halloween-themed games with prizes, Haunted houses for all ages, and Trick or Treating with real American candy . Snacks will be served for the kids and there will be a cash bar for moms & dads. This event is a one-of-a-kind event in So Paulo, where Trick or Treating is not part of the Brazilian culture. Working on the party committee is a great way to meet new people if you are new to So Paulo. If youd like to help with the pre-party planning or decorate on the morning of the party, please email ruthhollard@hotmail.com. To get your name on the guest list (for security reasons) please contact AmSoc today: 5182-2074 or AmSoc1@ AmSoc.com.br Dont wait until the last minute!!
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Our Mission
The American Society of So Paulo promotes friendship by organizing social, cultural and athletic events for its diverse membership; encourages integration with the Brazilian society; and supports the American traditions of education, philanthropy and volunteerism.
Board bio
Jennifer Showers, Vice President Im from upstate New York where I grew up with the most beautiful autumn in the US, freshly picked golden delicious apples, the Culinary Institute of America, cattle and horses, and my rambunctious German/Irish family. I spent most of my 20s in England and France. I went to law school in London and returned to the States and worked in two fantastic cities - New York and San Francisco. I became involved with AmSoc within one month of moving to So Paulo in May 2010. I had so much energy and no outlet! I didnt know that the hardest part of leaving San Francisco for So Paulo would be the transition from working full-time to not working. The AmSoc organization is like a super-club of activities for its members - there is an activity or event for everyone and getting involved helps you adjust to life in So Paulo. I admit that I would be delighted if my story makes you think about becoming more involved. We presently have open board positions and open committee positions related to the following crucial areas: Corporate Sponsorship, Community Action; Membership and Marketing; Social, Cultural, & Athletic Events to name a few! The AmSoc board meets monthly and we have multiple committees that meet as needed to coordinate our many efforts; we support each other and have built friendships alongside our professional relationships. I suggest attending a committee meeting and/or one of its events to determine if you might be interested in becoming more involved. Contact the AmSoc office with any requests for information and well get you set-up to work! Im looking forward to seeing you at our upcoming events. All the best! Abrao, Jennifer Showers, Vice President
About Forum
Lynn Cordeiro, editor and layout Ernest White II, staff writer Forum is printed by EGB. (http://www.egb.com.br) Views expressed in Forum do not necessarily reflect those of the American Society board of governors, members, or staff. Forum reserves the right to edit content for brevity and/or clarity.
The American Society of So Paulo Rua da Paz, 1431 04713-001 So Paulo, SP Tel: (11) 5182-2074 Fax: (11) 5182-9155 forum@AmSoc.com.br
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People know the big names in town MASP, MAM, Tomie Ohtake but what about Bar? Spray? Luisa Strina? Not only is So Paulo a veritable gallery of impressive street art and home to Latin Americas largest art event, the biannual Bienal, it also hosts an evergrowing array of small galleries and public exhibition spaces that feature works from some of the worlds most daring, cutting-edge artists. There are amazing artspaces in every corner of the city, but the west side is where its at, with galleries dotting the cityscape from Pinheiros to Jardins, and most especially in the artist enclaves of leafy Vila Madalena and up-and-coming Barra Funda. Situated in the vast warrens of Barra Fundas warehouse district, Galeria Bar anchors So Paulos art scene, occupying a gargantuan industrial space, with a smaller venue the Emma Thomas gallery (a name the owners came up with as a joke) on the inside, and a rotating exhibition schedule highlighting Brazilian and international artists: most recently, Paulistana Renata Padovan exhibited a multi-media art project with installations involving video and live grass, while Rio-based Felipe Barbosa reshaped random materials into interesting, geometric forms as a comment on consumerism. Not too far away is Art Deco gem Galeria Transversal, freshly-opened in April, with a focus on contemporary urban art, from engraving to sculpture
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By Ernest White II, staff writer So Paulo may be the type of citys thats got all art, all the time, but there are a few recurring events that stick out in the minds of any art connoisseur worth her weight in coffee table books. From the Bienal to the Centro Cultural So Paulo, annual or biennial events are the driving forces of the citys art scene. As the worlds second-oldest biennial art show, after Venice, the So Paulo Bienal is rightfully trumpeted as Latin Americas preeminent exhibition event for international artists and their creations. Not without much drama, the Bienal almost sank into oblivion after a series of scandals in the 2000s culminated in an empty exhibition floor in 2008. Resurrected by a huge cash infusion and being curated by Moacir dos Anjos and Agnaldo Farias, the 39th edition, held last fall, saw an estimated one million visitors pass through the Oscar Niemeyer - designed Pavilho da Bienal in lush Parque do Ibirapuera to view 850 installations. Artists from around the world, including Chinas controversial Ai Weiwei and American movie idol Steve McQueen, displayed artwork alongside homegrown heroes like Hlio Oiticica, known for his colorful environmental art, and Ernesto Neto, famous for his futuristic sculptures made of unconventional materials. If mega art exhibitions are your thing, youll have to wait another year until the sure-to-be-massive 40th edition rolls around. If mega art sales are what get your blood flowing, youve only got to wait until next May, when SPArte returns to the Pavilho da Bienal. Modeled after the huge Art Basel sales event, the seven-year-old SP-Arte brings together almost 90 galleries over four days, attracting 16,000 people in 2010 to buy hard-to-find paintings, sculptures, and photographs.
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Prices for Latin American pieces can range anywhere from US$600 to US$250,000, while works by icons such as Andy Warhol and Richard Avedon can go for high six-figures. SP-Artes sister event, SP-Foto, just wrapped up its fifth edition last month at Shopping Iguatemi. Featuring 26 galleries just five from So Paulo this annual sales event has ridden the wave of increased interest in photography as collectible art. Notable photographers highlighted this year included local genius Tuca Vieira, whose images of downtown So Paulo capture the essence of a mega-city in flux, and Canadian master photographer Robert Polidori, who has lensed a good bit of Brazil among his tremendous international portfolio. Meanwhile, serious art appreciators can also appreciate the 2nd Mostra do Programa de Exposies 2011 at the Centro Cultural So Paulo, an event currently running until October 23rd. The exhibition features invited artists who had previously shown work at the cultural center that has been deemed exemplary. Artwork by Carolina Caliento and Daniel Scandurra sits alongside multimedia installations and other varied creations spanning every genre imaginable. Dont miss out! Recurring Art Events The Bienal www.fbsp.org.br SP-Arte www.sp-arte.com SP-Foto www.sp-arte.com/foto/ Centro Cultural So Paulo www.centrocultural.sp.gov.br
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Brazil. His works are featured primarily along drainage and sewer systems and are mostly a political statement to draw attention to the amount of trash accumulating within the city since as he puts it the states lack of concern. Onesto (http://www.alexhornest. com/) is yet another famous artist whose work can be seen throughout the streets of So Paulo. Onesto, or Alex Hornest, works in sculpture as well as paint. His work has been included in numerous printed compilations of street art from around the world and has had solo exhibits in So Paulo, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Porto Alegre. Examples of these artists and others can be seen throughout the city. Some of it is sanctioned by either the government or a local business and is usually a mural of some sort. Other examples decorate abandoned buildings and construction barriers. Some of it is even illegal. However, you cant deny the ingenuity of many of these artists. Walking or driving through the streets and highways you will see various
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Embu, also known as Embu das Artes, is a Brazilian city in the State of So Paulo in the suburbs of the capital, famous for an unexpected specialization as a city for artists. Embu das Artes is a 20 minutes drive from downtown So Paulo, approximately 15 miles, on Rodovia Regis Bittencourt (BR-116), which leaves So Paulo in the direction of Curitiba, after you pass Taboo da Serra and Itapecerica da Serra. The history of Embu began in 1554, with the arrival of a group of Jesuits of the settlement of Bohi, later MBoy, half way between the sea and the So Paulo hinterlands. As the Jesuit missions in the interior of Brazil, the primary objective was to convert the native population to Roman Catholicism, in an attempt to use them as farm workers in the region. In 1607 the lands of the village
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passing by, while you listen to good music and relax after walking the fair. There are some good shops to buy typical food and drinks (usually a good gift for friends and relatives). Doce de leite (milk candy) and cheese are good choices. In some of the shops you can taste the delicacies (and the drinks ... dont get lost in the different types of wines and cachaas). An interesting and pleasant mix is the Romeo and Juliet, a mix of cheese and guava. Where to Stay: If you are in So Paulo, you can visit the city and return on the same day, but if you drank a lot of cachaa and need to stay there, some good options are Pousada das Artes or Pousada du Valle. More information about what goes on in the city can be seen at http:// www.embu.sp.gov.br and, near the central plaza. there is a tourist information center with flyers and info also available in English.
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Conveniently located on Rua Carlos Sampaio, 107 Bela Vista Just a block and a half from the Brigadeiro Metro station on the Avenida Paulista
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Angel Party
On November 5, the twelfth annual American Society Angel Party is taking over Chapel School, come rain or shine. Theres lots of good news to share and needs still to be met. The best news is that most of the 210 children coming to this years party have sponsors. Thank you all! We still need a few more sponsors, however. And, of course, we need back-up sponsors because we have new kids arriving as old kids leave. You can help by agreeing to sponsor one of our last children or being placed on the waiting list to be a super shopper (lots of shopping in a short time). You can also contribute R$350 so we can do the shopping for you. Other donations would be spent covering the costs of buses for the children, the show, extra refreshments and prizes for the games. Please consider helping in this way. To do so, write Sue Banman Sileci at sue@ sileci.com. The Angel Party also needs volunteers for an organizing day before the party. We will have received all the bags by October 5. Two weeks after that we do a quick check that all gift bags have all the items they need. We also put all the gifts in uniform white bags and color code them by orphanage or daycare center with ribbons and printed labels. This requires half a day of hard work with 20 volunteers (or several days work for one person if no one signs up to help). Please do! Its fun in the way cleaning your kitchen cupboards is fun. Sign up by writing Eileen Tasso at eileentasso@gmail.com. Finally, we usually have 120 volunteers on the day of the party, and lots of others without specific jobs helping where needed or just enjoying the fun. Please consider signing up to help. There are two shifts: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. To volunteer, send an email with your shift preference to Simone Carneiro at simone.brazil@terra.com.br We and 210 struggling children need your financial help, your energy and your support. Join us for some real fun.
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By John Kennedy, AmSoc board member AmSoc Softball Team prepares to defend their 2010 Championship in November In conjunction with the Brazilian Beisbol Confederation for the third straight year, AmSoc will host its annual softball championship in November. This year we will have two softball tournaments in November, both at the CT Yakult Baseball Park in Ibuina, which is located a bit past Cotia on the Raposo Tavares. The first will be a mini-tournament on the weekend of November 5th and 6th, where the non-American teams will play on Saturday and the Americans on Sunday in deference to the AmSoc Angel party that November 5th. This mini-tournament will act as a warm-up for the 2-day Championships taking place two weeks later as well as to establish the Team seeds for it. The Championships will be on Thanksgiving weekend, unfortunately, for its the only date we can have the fields. Due to a hugely popular outcome last year, during the lunch hour on Sunday the 27th we will have a Homerun hitting contest where each team will elect 2 members to participate, which means each participant gets to swing at 10 pitches to see how many HRs are hit. If there are ties, well have 10 more pitches to hit, and so on. And there will be the traditional BBQ going on each with their large swimming pool available for all families and players to cool off! We expect to have between 8 and 12 teams entering, multiple teams from the Americans, Brazilians, Japanese and Korean communities.
2011 Softball Schedule: Pick-up games 10/08 at Chapel School 9am to 3pm Mini-Tournament 11/06 at CT Yakult, in Ibuina 9am to 5pm Pick-up games 11/12 at Graded School noon to 4pm 2011 Championship 11/26 & 11/27 at CT Yakult, in Ibuina 9am to 5pm
The 6th Challenge Golf Cup - November 18, 2011 - Guarapiranga Golf & Country Club - Guarapiranga So Paulo Americans seek 3rd Cup victory against Scots in upcoming 6th Challenge Golf Cup This years Challenge Golf Cup (our version of the Ryder Cup) will be played on November 18th at the beautiful and challenging Guararpiranga Golf Course. It will also be a charity fund raiser amidst lots of bells and whistles that accompany a semi-professional golf event, including tournament awards, corporate sponsors, a raffle, as well as cocktails and speeches. Up to 100 golfers are expected to join in this always very lively and competitive sporting match between the American Society and St. Andrews Society. In fact, not only Americans and Scots usually play, for each team has their group of loyal Brazilians who have regularly played with their team over the years, not to mention Aussies and Brits, and other nationalities. The score between to two Teams stands at 3 2 in favor of the Scots. The American Society of So Paulo is pleased to announce our annual charity & team golf match, with festivities, against the St. Andrew Society of the State of So Paulo. Date: Friday, November 18, 2011 Time: 8h30 Bus leaves AMCHAM (seat on bus made by reservation only) 10h00 Registration and Warm-up 11h30 Twosomes to Tees for Shotgun start 12h00 Start Tournament Shotgun 17h00 Cocktails at Club Restaurant, including tournament awards and prizes 21h00 Bus leaves for AMCHAM (arrival estimated at 22h Format: Twosome Best Ball Scramble Maximum Handicap Index of 28 Snack lunch during golf and a Buffet with cocktails afterwards during awards Cash prizes for Closet to Pin and Longest & Straightest Drives Raffle with various corporate sponsors offering exciting gifts Venue: Guarapiranga Golf and Country Club Telephone: for directions (011-5979-2250 or 0119751-2393) Estrada Jaceguava - Casa Grande www.guarapirangagolf.com.br Dress code: Golf Attire (Team Shirts will be provided for each golfer) Cost: Entry (limited to first 100 golfers) R$255 for golf participants who are MEMBERS of either Society R$303 for golf participants who are NOT members of either Society R$55 for non-golfers but Society members (limited to first 50 for festivities) R$35 for roundtrip bus reservation
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Sunny Apartment in So Paulo Sunny, airy, ample apartment just a stones throw from the Graded School. Two-story apartment measuring approximately 300 square meters, with two large living rooms; four bedrooms (two suites and a suite americano); a separate TV room/office; ample kitchen with brand new cabinetry; and large rea de servio. Building includes heated pool, exercise room, playground. Each apartment has a depsito and three parking spaces. The full apartment was lovingly refurbished in 2010; the owners are now unexpectedly returning to the United States. Price: R$770 thousand. For further information, please email us at morumbiapartment@gmail.com Furnished apartment for rent Vila Nova Conceio. So Paulos Best place to live. Near Ibirapuera Park. Modern building with sports facilities, heated swimming pool, three bedrooms (one suite), a living room with terrace, complete kitchen, maids bedroom and bathroom, big service area, two parking spaces. Fully furnished with all appliances. Call Alex or Eliane at (11) 3849-7085 or (11) 8635-7788, or send an e-mail to alex@caboverde.com.br. Looking for apartments Looking for furnished, fully equipped apartments in So Paulo. Offer management, promotion, purchasing, remodeling and decoration services for your property. We will rent your flat to foreign tourists & executives visiting the city looking for alternative accommodations. Highly experienced specialized international group. Contact: Paola B. de Estrada 9210-2201, paola@apartmentssp.com or www.apartmentssp.com
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Personal Trainer I will come to your home, office, or workout facility and create an exercise/fitness program tailored to your health concerns, fitness goals, and schedule. For adults and children, individuals or groups. Sessions in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. For more information please contact Daniela Franco at (11) 9739-6191 or dsf29@ hotmail.com. Argos Dog Kennel Traveling? What about your dog? Argos Kennel Hotel could be his second home in the country. Food, water, and shelter with lots of love and personal care. No lonely kennel for him, but our home and the freedom of a spacious garden. Fetch and carry service. English and French spoken. Call Jean or Christiane at (11) 4661-1430 or (11) 7143-0837 or send an e-mail to jean.chris@uol.com.br. Embu Guau, SP. Math and Science Tutor Former Graded and Chapel teacher, with 25years experience, tutors Math, Physics, Chemistry, and Science for all levels, including but not limited to the IB, IGCSE, SAT-I & II, AP and Brazilian vestibular. Elementary and middle school students are also welcome (all subjects). Call Fernando Knijnik at (11) 9134-6700. American-Licensed Expat Psychologist Richard Morhaime, Psy.D., offers skilled psychotherapy for children and adults. He also provides complete diagnostic evaluations in English for children with academic or behavioral difficulties, featuring individualized recommendations for school and home. For more information, contact Dr. Morhaime at 5538-0099 or 9669-8057 or visit www.expatpsychologist.com.br American-Licensed Psychotherapist Transform a Cherished Memory into a Work of Art Time seems to be passing more and more rapidly and many times we would like to hold on to a moment and make it last longer than it does. A first step, a birthday, a special feeling, a moment in the light. Time is one thing that is out of our control and the more we try to grasp it, the faster it seems to go. I dont have a solution for this but what I can do is capture a precious moment in a sculpture. Please contact me for more information. Nadja 5535-0937 or 8921-0165 or email art@nadjavenezian.com.br or visit www.nadjavenezian.com.br American-Licensed Clinical Psychologist Heloisa Garman, Psy.D. U.S.-licensed Clinical Psychologist (covered by U.S. health insurance). Bilingual, with extensive private practice in Chicago and former therapist at the Family Institute at Northwestern Uni. Treats individuals, couples, and families. Specialized in anxiety, depression, cultural issues, and adjustment disorders. Call Dr. Garman at (11)7179-9723 or 3898-2330 or send an e-mail to hcbgarman@aol.com.
A classified of up to 350 characters costs R$55 for AmSoc members and R$80 for non-members. To place a classified please call (11) 5182-2074 from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., or send an e-mail to AmSoc1@ americansociety.com.br.
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In this busy and ever-changing world, people often feel stressed and overwhelmed with no place to turn. Psychotherapy/counseling can provide a safe place to receive professional guidance and support. Brief or longer-term therapy offered depending on your needs, goals and expectations. Services: individual, couples, child/adolescent. Certified to conduct Adoption Home Study for American Citizens. Contact: Pamela Wax, MSW/LCSW at 5051-5988 or 9656-2106 or send an e-mail to pamwax@gmail.com. Located in Moema.
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Important Dates: 8 Columbus Day (us), 12 Holy marys Day (br)
Espao Rosa Rosarum R. Francisco Leito, 416 (Pinheiros) For more information visit www.standrews.com.br
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The last day to visit the vernissage of Alina Fonteneau, at Rua Gumercindo Saraiva 54 (off of Faria Lima, near the Museu da Casa Brasileira).
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Pick-up games to be held at Chapel School from 9 am to 2 pm. Please contact John Kennedy at john@kennedy-partners.com or visit www.AmSoc.com.br for more details.
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Outside Drakes Pub, in the Brazilian British Centre in Pinheiros, at 8 pm. Please visit www.standrews.com.br for more details
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Join us to Halloween Happy Hour at LAbsolu Bar, Rua Gomes de Carvalho 1715, Vila Olmpia.
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Natural vision improvement With ArtDuring the second half Patricia will guide us in the art appreciation and expression activities. All activities are playful and hands on constituting a healthy, fun and inspiring activity for the community. Always from 10:00 am to 01:00 pm. More information in AmSoc website.
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To be held at the U.S. Marine House. From 4 to 7 pm. www.AmSoc.com.br or ruthhollard@hotmail.com for more information.
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Paulo), along with the tip that a visit to the institute is a must on any city itinerary. While Im not sure I would call the institute a must, it is definitely worth a visit. And, as Wallpaper points out, thats partly because of the building that its housed in. In fact, you probably already know it. Its the mauve (dare I say pink) and blue glass tower on Avenida Faria Lima in Pinheiros. The building, designed by Tomie Ohtakes son, Ruy (who also designed the Hotel Unique), is a designophiles dream and stands apart from the other modern skyscrapers in the south So Paulo skyline. The Institute, which exhibits modern art, is small only two floors but is a welcome oasis in the sea of So Paulo chaos. The bottom floor opens up three stories to an arresting glass ceiling that allows natural light to flood