A historic event took place today. The old music conservatory came alive. A dream came true. Lives where changed. All because of two visionaries: Danilo Perez and Conservatorio S.A.

Althought the official calendar for the Panama Jazz Festival points out January 12th as the starting date for the festival, and even if the concerts are the better known part of the festival, in fact it really has a very important educational component that started early on this week.

Live! artists painting all over Plaza Bolivar. A silent auction during the very loud Panama Jazz Fest. Learn more about this art show organized by Kristin Dove in Casco Antiguo.

Carlos Weil Art Gallery and the Ministry of Culture will present Jazz and Canal, a collective art show of antiques related to the Panama Canal: original bonds, photographies, paintings and even music scores. We have known Carlos for many years, and I have to say his collection is always intriguing and brings something different to the table. So don´t miss this opportunity! It will be at Las Bovedas Gallery in Plaza Francia.

After a year of several shocks, ups and downs in value, and true uncertainty regarding the future, we wanted to start fresh this new year with an inspirational thought

With a golden summer sun shinning over its beautiful colonial buildings and brick streets, Casco Antiguo welcomes 2009 with a bag of good news:

New year, new office, new adventures! Arco Properties at its own headquarters!

The Panama Jazz Festival is almost here! they just sent a message through their Facebook group announcing their first music workshop. Registrations open until December 20th. Find here the info for all of you who might be interested:

My office is a mess!!!!! But my frustration of putting all in boxes and dealing with transferring phones is only balanced by the excitement of moving to our own headquarters. Yes!!!!