(Panama Gringo) This Panamanian gringo’s pick for the best bar in Panama City has to go to Relic in the Casco Viejo neighborhood. This bar coincides perfectly with the old quarter’s quirky, artsy and unique vibes. Located in the basement of one of the most popular hostels in the city, Luna’s Castle, this unique bar offers a fantastic atmosphere and eclectic mix of drinkers … [Read more...]
Old Panama`s celebration coming up!
(Arco Properties) Panamá La Vieja or Old Panama was the first European settlement at the Pacific Ocean. Founded August 15th, 1519 it will be blowing its 492 th candle on Monday! “Panama City” back then was called “Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Panamá”…. ok, not precisely a 140-character-Twitter-like-easy-to-remember-name, so not surprisingly it got shortened to just … [Read more...]
Poker Panama Tournament at Veneto Casino
(Card Player) The Veneto Casino, located in Panama City, is hosting a Poker Panamafestival no-limit hold’em tournament from Oct. 12-16. Day 1 of the event is October 12-15, and starts at 8 p.m. and plays to final 20 percent of total players for each day. The last day of the event and the final table will be played on October 16 at 4 p.m. The tournament buy-in is $3,000, … [Read more...]
Art Shows and Events: August in Casco Viejo
(Arco Properties) Casco Antiguo, Panama Art events keep jumping out of the hat! here are three that were sent to us this week: August 9th: CenaCine at Diablo Rosso. Movie Night: NEDS Non Educated Delinquents. Book your space: 228-4833 August 10th: Edmar Castañeda Quartet, National Theatre August 11th: “Two Seasons” Art Show at Los Del Patio (calle 3ra). August … [Read more...]
Panama’s first International Film Festival takes off in April 2012
(Newsroom Panama) Panama’s first International Film Festival (IFF) will be held in April next year, say joint announcements from the government and the Canadian organizers. It will also get a pre-launch in front of an international gathering of film glitterati and journalists at the World’s biggest Film Festival in Toronto in September. Originally scheduled for February, … [Read more...]