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Heavy traffic anticipated for Lady Gaga concert

r.edmond@colombiareports.com (Rob Edmond) — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 12:20:19 GMT

Lady Gaga will rock Bogota's Estadio El Campin on Tuesday night as part of her massive third world tour, the Born This Way Ball, as Bogota's Department of Transport shake up traffic.

African music festival brings rhythm to Medellin

c.trent@colombiareports.com (Caitlin Trent) — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:28:35 GMT

Medellin will host "Festiafro," the fifth music festival of its kind showcasing a myriad of Colombia's Caribbean-African musical trends and culture from November 1 to 3.

Traditional Colombian dancers to take on Europe

r.edmond@colombiareports.com (Rob Edmond) — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:06:08 GMT

Before conquering Europe, the Colombian Ballet Tierra company will perform in the capital Bogota on October 26, 27 and 28.

Russian ballet company to grace Medellin once again

r.edmond@colombiareports.com (Rob Edmond) — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 19:04:49 GMT

Russia's National Ballet company are to perform at Medellin's Pablo Tobon Uribe theater on October 19 and 20, marking the celebration of the theater's 60th birthday.

Bogota hosts massive video game conference

c.trent@colombiareports.com (Caitlin Trent) — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 21:16:32 GMT

The Latin American Video Game Conference will be held in Colombia's capital Bogota from October 18 to 20, drawing thousands of "students, professionals and developers" from the video game industry.

Juanes set to end world tour in Colombia

r.edmond@colombiareports.com (Rob Edmond) — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:35:57 GMT

Colombian Grammy award winner Juanes is to finish his world tour in his home town of the country's second largest city Medellin on December 15 and 16 after the release of his new live album, MTV Unplugged.

Bomba Estereo to tour Colombia for album release

courtney.scott0@gmail.com (Courtney Scott) — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:13:35 GMT

Colombian sensation "Bomba Estereo" will celebrate the release of their new album "Elegancia Tropical" with a tour of their home country between October and November.

Medellin hosts 262 bands for 'Altavoz' music festival

c.trent@colombiareports.com (Caitlin Trent) — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:35:02 GMT

The "Altavoz" music festival in Colombia's second city Medellin will feature various categories of music for three days this weekend from October 13 to 15.

Santa Cruz de Mompox hosts jazz festival

estebanmanriquez3@gmail.com (Esteban Manriquez) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:53:14 GMT

Colombia's historic city of Santa Cruz Mompox will host its first ever jazz festival on October 5 and 6.

Delirio salsa festival dazzles Cali

j.ogorman@colombiareports.com (Joey O'Gorman) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:46:53 GMT

Delirio, the sensational dance, theater and circus extravaganza from Colombia's third largest city Cali is hosting a new spectacle October 26.

Cali to host 2012 Fashion 'ExpoShow'

c.trent@colombiareports.com (Caitlin Trent) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:03:08 GMT

Colombia's third largest city of Cali will host the "2012 ExpoShow" presenting both local and international designers from October 16 to 20.

‘Hey Mozart!’ returns to Medellin

estebanmanriquez3@gmail.com (Esteban Manriquez) — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:53:28 GMT

For the third consecutive year and for the first time in Medellin, young Colombians from around the country will participate in the exciting "Hey Mozart!" competition this coming Sunday.

Medellin successfully holds pole dance competition (VIDEO)

courtney.scott0@gmail.com (Courtney Scott) — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:47:11 GMT

For the second year in a row, the Pin Up Girls Academy successfully put on "Miss Pole Dance Colombia" in the country's second largest city Medellin.

Latin America's largest hip hop festival comes to Bogota

c.trent@colombiareports.com (Caitlin Trent) — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:16:50 GMT

A Colombian Hip Hop Festival seeks to bring a "sense of belonging, harmony, peace, reconciliation" to Bogota.

Cali confirms it's the world capital of salsa (photos / video)

a.alsema@colombiareports.com (Adriaan Alsema) — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:33:58 GMT

Colombia's third largest city Cali confirms its reputation as the world's capital of salsa as hundreds of the world's best salsa dancer took part in the 2012 World Salsa Festival.

Medellin to host 'Miss Pole Dance Colombia'

courtney.scott0@gmail.com (Courtney Scott) — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:56:22 GMT

For the second consecutive year, the Pin Up Girls Academy will put on "Miss Pole Dance Colombia" in the country's second largest city Medellin.

Simple Plan tickets go on sale for Bogota concert

estebanmanriquez3@gmail.com (Esteban Manriquez) — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:44:48 GMT

Simple Plan will take to the stage on Friday October 26, in Bogota, to perform songs from their latest album.

Bogota is all about the jazz (VIDEO)

courtney.scott0@gmail.com (Courtney Scott) — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:01:22 GMT

There will be three days to enjoy festivities of the yearly music festival Jazz in the Park as it celebrate its 17th year in Bogota from September 7-9.

Manizales prepares for international theater festival

j.ogorman@colombiareports.com (Joey O'Gorman) — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:47:41 GMT

Manizales prepares to tread the boards for its 34th theater festival, running from September 1 to 9.

Mexico-Colombia cultural festival kicks off in Bogota

j.ogorman@colombiareports.com (Joey O'Gorman) — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:31:58 GMT

The second festival of "Visiones de Mexico en Colombia" comes to the Gabriel Garcia Marquez cultural center in Bogota.

Cali holds 12th annual jazz festival

j.ogorman@colombiareports.com (Joey O'Gorman) — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:14:51 GMT

Cali in the southwest Valle de Cauca department is heating up for its 12th annual jazz festival which begins on September 8.

Superstars of world wrestling tour Colombia

j.ogorman@colombiareports.com (Joey O'Gorman) — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:25:33 GMT

The "biggest event of the century" happens in September when superstars of World Wrestling clash in three Colombian cities.

Planet Earth music festival expands to Colombia

courtney.scott0@gmail.com (Courtney Scott) — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:20:41 GMT

The music festival "Planeta Terra" (Planet Earth) will make its way to Colombia for the first time.

Colombia's capital Bogota celebrates 'Candelaria Awake'

courtney.scott0@gmail.com (Courtney Scott) — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:50:09 GMT

For the first time in history, Bogota will celebrate "Candelaria Despierta" (Candelaria Awake), the Colombian capital's tourism department announces.

Lady Gaga concert tickets to go on sale in Colombia

k.wecker@colombiareports.com (Katharina Wecker) — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:26:36 GMT

Tickets for pop diva Lady Gaga's concert in Colombia's capital Bogota on November 6 will go on sale at the end of this month, the concert organizer announces.