Some interesting timelapse views of Rio de Janeiro from Joe Capra at Scientifantastic.
Capra shot the scenes to showcase the extreme resolution of the PhaseOne IQ180 camera on which it was shot. So try to view it in full screen.
This footage comes from a shoot Capra was doing for a major electronics manufacturer. An edited version from that shoot can be seen here…
To add a little something extra to the the section of Rio: The Guide that looks at the city’s museums and galleries, we have asked our good friends at Ronya, one of Brazil’s leading experts in sourcing, acquiring, and maintaining art, to come up with some suggestions of the commercial art galleries in Rio de Janeiro where you can find some of the best and most interesting contemporary and modern Brazilian art and discover new emerging talents.
Just click on the links below to go to the web sites of the respective galleries. And remember, commercial art galleries are a Brazilian way of life. You pass one, you enter, you appreciate. If you like something, and have the money, you buy it. If not, just look and enjoy.
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Brazilian residents have applied for 5.2 million tickets for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games during the first sales phase, which closed on 6 May. In a reflection of the local sporting culture, the most sought-after tickets were for volleyball, followed by football and basketball. In total, about 7.5 million tickets for the games will be put on sale.
For events that have more requests than available tickets, there will be a ticket ballot. The results of the draw will be announced in June, with a second sales phase starting in July. However, only Brazilian residents who entered the first phase will be able to participate in the second phase, with those who were unsuccessful first time around having priority in the second draw. The results of the second phase will be known in August. For Brazilian residents who did not enter the first two phases, there will be a first-come-first-served online sales phase in October.
Non-residents of Brazil who want to buy tickets for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games should enter into contact with the authorised ticket reseller (ATR) for their territory, that are featured on the Olympic section of this site. Click Here
The Rio restaurant listings have now gone live on Rio: The Guide and can be found in the Eating Out section ,and are also listed by area and type.
There are an estimated 10,000 restaurants in Rio, so we have decided to give you a selection of the best and most interesting in the key areas of town.
We also list what the critics and general public consider to be the best in town.
Friday, 18 September: Queen + Adam Lambert, One Republic, The Script, Rock in Rio 30 Years, Tribute to Cássia Eller, Lenine + Nação Zumbi + Matin Fondse, Ira! + Rappin Hood + Toni Tornado, Dônica + Arthur Verocai.
Saturday, 19 September: Metallica, Motley Crue, Royal Blood, Go Jira, Korn, Ministry + Burton C. Bell, Angra + Dee Snider + Doro Pesch, Noturnall + Michael Kiske.
Sunday, 20 September: Rod Stewart, John Legend, Magic!, Baby do Brasil + Guests, Alice Caymmi + Eumir Deodato
Thursday, 24 September: System of a Down, Queens of the Stone Age, Hollywood Vampires, CPM 22, Deftones, Lamb Of God, Halestorm + Guests, Project 46 + John Wayne.
Friday, 25 September: Slipknot, Faith No More, Mastodon, De la Terra, Steve Vai + Camerata Florianópolis, Nightwish + Jukka Nevalainen, Moonspell + Derrick Green, André Moraes + André Abujamra + Constantine Maroulis + The Heavy Metal All Star
Saturday, 26 September: Rihanna, Sam Smith, Sérgio Mendes + Carlinhos Brown, Angelique Kidjo + Guests, Erasmo Carlos + Ultraje a Rigor, Brothers of Brazil + Guests,
Sunday, 27 September: Katy Perry, Ah-Ha, Cidade Negra, Al Jarreau + Guests, Aurea + Boss AC, Suricato + Raul Midón
44 test events that will allow organisers of Rio 2016 to finalise preparations for the Games will take place between July 2015 and May 2016. There will be 34 Olympic test events, six Paralympic test events and four that will include both Olympic and Paralympic sports. About 16,000 volunteers will help stage the competitions, which will take place across 156 days of competition in total.
The events will provide an important opportunity to test the competition areas and results systems, as well as integrating all the relevant stakeholders and training the teams of people who will be responsible for running the events during the Games.
The first cluster of events will take place between July and October 2015, focusing on outdoor events. The second, from November 2015 to February 2016, will be more focused on indoor events, while the last, between March and May 2016, will allow preparations to be finalised.
Some of the events will be organised by the Rio 2016 Organising Committee, under the banner of the Aquece Rio (‘Rio Warms Up’) series, while others will be staged by the respective International Sports Federations, Brazilian Federations or the Brazilian Paralympic Committee, although Rio 2016 will test specific operations during these events.
Events such as gymnastics and triathlon will provide direct Rio 2016 Games qualification opportunities, while others such as badminton, shooting and athletics offer the chance for athletes to gain ranking points or meet minimum qualification criteria in their quest for Olympic qualification.
Some events will be ticketed, while others will not be open to spectators. There will also be events – such as such as triathlon, sailing, marathon swimming and road cycling – that the public will be able to see without tickets.
TEST EVENTS: AUGUST TO OCTOBER 2015
| SPORT | EVENT | DATE | VENUE |
| Volleyball | FIVB 2015 World League Finals | 14-19/07/2015 | Maracanãzinho |
| Triathlon/Paratriathlon | Aquece Rio Triathlon Olympic Qualifier and Paratriathlon Event | 01-02/08/2015 | Fort Copacabana |
| Rowing | 2015 World Rowing Junior Championship | 05-09/08/2015 | Lagoa Stadium |
| Equestrian | Aquece Rio International Horse Trials | 06-09/08/2015 | Olympic Equestrian Centre |
| Sailing | Aquece Rio International Sailing Regatta 2015 | 15-22/08/2015 | Marina da Glória |
| Road Cycling | Aquece Rio International Road Cycling Challenge | 16/08/2015 | Fort Copacabana |
| Marathon Swimming | Aquece Rio International Marathon Swimming Event | 22-23/08/2015 | Fort Copacabana |
| Beach Volleyball | FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour | 01-06/09/2015 | Beach Volleyball Arena |
| Canoe Sprint/Paracanoe | Aquece Rio International Canoe Sprint | 04-06/09/2015 | Lagoa Stadium |
| Archery/Paralympic Archery | Aquece Rio International Archery Challenge | 15-22/09/2015 | Sambódromo |
| BMX Cycling | Aquece Rio International BMX Challenge | 03-04/10/2015 | Olympic BMX Centre |
| Mountain Bike | Aquece Rio International Mountain Bike Challenge | 11/10/2015 | Mountain Bike Centre |
TEST EVENTS: NOVEMBER 2015 TO FEBRUARY 2016
| SPORT | EVENT | DATE | VENUE |
| Boccia | Aquece Rio International Boccia Tournament | 12-14/11/2015 | Riocentro – Pavillion 4 |
| Table Tennis | Aquece Rio International Table Tennis Tournament | 18-21/11/2015 | Riocentro – Pavillion 4 |
| Water Polo | Aquece Rio International Water Polo Tournament | 18-22/11/2015 | Julio de Lamare Aquatics Centre |
| Hockey | Aquece Rio International Hockey Championship | 24-28/11/2015 | Olympic Hockey Centre |
| Badminton | BWF Grand Prix | 24-29/11/2015 | Riocentro – Pavillion 4 |
| Canoe Slalom | Aquece Rio International Canoe Slalom | 26-29/11/2015 | Whitewater Stadium |
| Golf | Aquece Rio International Golf Challenge | 26-29/11/2015 | Olympic Golf Course |
| Boxing | Aquece Rio International Boxing Tournament | 01-06/12/2015 | Riocentro – Pavillion 4 |
| Tennis/Wheelchair Tennis | Brazil Masters Cup | 10-12/12/2015 | Olympic Tennis Centre |
| Basketball | Aquece Rio International Women’s Basketball Tournament | 15-17/01/2016 | Carioca Arena 1 |
| Judo | Aquece Rio International Judo Tournament | 16-17/01/2016 | Carioca Arena 2 |
| Powerlifting | IPC Powerlifting Americas World Cup | 19-22/01/2016 | Carioca Arena 2 |
| Taekwondo | Aquece Rio International Taekwondo Tournament | 23-24/01/2016 | Carioca Arena 3 |
| Wheelchair Rugby | Aquece Rio International Wheelchair Rugby Championship | 29-31/01/2016 | Carioca Arena 1 |
| Wrestling | Aquece Rio International Women’s Wrestling Tournament | 30-31/01/2016 | Carioca Arena 2 |
| Diving | FINA Diving World Cup | 19-24/02/2016 | Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre |
| Race Walk | National Race Walk Championship | 28/02/2016 | To be confirmed |
TEST EVENTS: MARCH TO MAY 2016
| SPORT | EVENT | DATE | VENUE |
| Synchronised Swimming | Olympic Games Synchronised Swimming Qualification Tournament 2016 | 02-06/03/2016 | Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre |
| Rugby | Aquece Rio International Women’s Rugby Sevens | 05-06/03/2016 | Deodoro Stadium |
| Modern Pentathlon | UIPM World Cup 2 | 10-14/03/2016 | Deodoro Stadium/Deodoro Aquatics Centre/ Youth Arena |
| Track Cycling | Aquece Rio International Track Cycling Challenge | 18-20/03/2016 | Rio Olympic Velodrome |
| Weightlifting | South American Championship | 07-10/04/2016 | Carioca Arena 3 |
| Football | National Championship Match | 09/04/2016 | To be confirmed |
| Swimming | Maria Lenk Open Championship | 12-16/04/2016 | Olympic Aquatics Stadium |
| Shooting | ISSF World Cup | 14-25/04/2016 | Olympic Shooting Centre |
| Gymnastics | Aquece Rio Final Gymnastics Qualifier | 16-24/04/2016 | Rio Olympic Arena |
| Paralympic Swimming | CPB Paralympic International Open | 19-23/04/2016 | Olympic Aquatics Stadium |
| Fencing | Grand Prix and World Cup Finals | 22-26/04/2016 | Carioca Arena 3 |
| Handball | Aquece Rio International Men’s Handball Tournament | 29/04-01/05/2016 | Future Arena |
| Goalball | Aquece Rio International Men’s Goalball Tournament | 04-05/05/2016 | Future Arena |
| Athletics | Ibero-American Championships | 13-15/05/2016 | Olympic Stadium |
| Paralympic Athletics | CPB Paralympic International Open | 17-21/05/2016 | Olympic Stadium |
Rihanna has been confirmed as the headline act at Rock in Rio on Saturday, 26 September 2015. The singer last played Rock in Rio in 2011when she shared the bill on the opening night with Elton John and Katy Perry. Perry also returns this year and will headline on Sunday, 27 September.
Rod Stewart returns to headline the night of 20 September. Stewart, like Queen, played at the first rock in Rio in 1985.
Other recent additions to the line up include Sam Smith, Royal Blood, Motely Crue, The Script and One Republic.
So far confirmed are:
Friday, 18 September: Queen, One Republic, The Script
Saturday, 19 September: Metallica, Motley Crue, Royal Blood
Sunday, 20 September: Rod Stewart, John Legend
Thursday, 24 September: System of a Down, Queens of the Stone Age, Hollywood Vampires, CPM 22
Friday, 25 September: Slipknot, Faith No More, Mastodon, De la Terra
Saturday, 26 September: Rihanna, Sam Smith
Sunday, 27 September: Katy Perry, Ah-Ha, Cidade Negra
It has been confirmed that the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men’s and women’s football tournaments will take place in six cities: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador, Manaus, Brasília and Belo Horizonte. It has also been decided that the 58 matches will be staged at: Corinthians Arena (São Paulo), the Maracanã and Olympic Stadium (Rio de Janiero), Arena Fonte Nova (Salvador), Mané Garrincha Stadium (Brasília), Amazônia Arena (Manaus) and the Mineirão (Belo Horizonte).
“The inclusion of Manaus (photo) in the Rio 2016 Olympic schedule will enrich the tournament with a visit of the football players to one of the most iconic locations in the world,” said Rio 2016 President Carlos Nuzman. “I am certain that the Amazon will welcome the Olympic world with a memorable celebration.”
Football is the only sport that will be hosted outside of Rio de Janeiro, with the tournament taking the Rio 2016 Games out to the rest of Brazil. There will be 16 teams in the men’s competition and 12 in the women’s tournament.
Marco Polo Del Nero, chairman of the FIFA Organising Committee for the Olympic Football Tournaments, said: “The Olympic football tournaments will be a fantastic opportunity to revive the great atmosphere seen during the 2014 FIFA World Cup, not only in Rio de Janeiro, but also in the other five cities. They did an excellent job in 2014, and now they can use the World Cup stadiums and infrastructure already in place to unite the country for a major event once more. I am confident that the participating teams will have an unforgettable Olympic experience.”
Two South American teams are already confirmed in the Rio 2016 men’s football competition: Brazil, as host country, and Argentina, as the winners of the South American under-20 championship. In the women’s tournament, Colombia confirmed their place, along with hosts Brazil, by finishing runners-up in last year’s Copa America. All the remaining places will be decided by April 2016.
The men’s Olympic football competition features players up to the age of 23 (born after 31 December 1992), with the exception of three ‘over-age’ players per nation. The16 teams will be divided into four groups of four and the competition will begin on 4 August, one day before the Olympic Games opening ceremony. The two best-performing members of each group will qualify for the quarter-finals. The final will be played on 20 August, a day before the closing ceremony, at the Maracanã Stadium.
In the women’s competition there are no age restrictions. The 12 teams will be split into three groups of four, and matches will start on 3 August. The top two teams in each group and the two best third-placed teams will progress to the quarter-finals. The final will be played on 19 August, also at the Maracanã Stadium.
According to the O Globo newspaper, there are 79 new hotels waiting to open in Rio de Janeiro in time for the Olympic and Paralympic games. 43 of these will be four star properties and 15 are expected to be five star.
The new hotels are expected to include a branch of So, the boutique range of Sofitel; and Yoo (photo), which has been designed by Phillipe Starck’s studio. Another major project is Prodigy, a hotel that will be part of the Bossa Nova Mall that is to be located in a building neighbouring the Santos Dumont airfield that used to be the administrative headquarters of the Brazilian airlines VARIG and VASP. The building has sweeping views across the bay to Sugar Loaf.
Blue Tree are developing a new resort property in Recreio, while Barra, where the Olympic Village is located, should receive new hotels from both Hilton and Hyatt in time for the games.
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