:quality(85)//cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/infobae/EGAKKG6JXBHORLMSVYXLJ6ZQIQ.jpg "The new edition of “La Nuit des Librairies” in Buenos Aires already has a date")
Corrientes Avenue, one of the most traditional literary circuits in Buenos Aires, is gearing up to host the much-awaited “La Noche de las Librerías” or Bookstore Night on Saturday, March 4. This cultural event, which brings together book enthusiasts, booksellers, and authors, will take place from 6 pm onwards on Corrientes Avenue, between Cerrito and Callao. This year’s event will focus on reflecting on the experience and needs of democracy.
With over 45 bookstores participating in the event, there will be an extensive program of activities, conferences, music, and readings to enjoy for free. The previous edition of “La Noche de las Librerías” attracted over 90,000 people, and this year promises to be just as exciting.
The objective of the event is to promote dialogue, respect, education, and freedom of expression in a circuit where books converge with various cultural and artistic genres, such as writing, music, poetry, and cinema. Prominent authors such as Martin Cohan, Claudia Pineiro, Almada Jungle, Ricardo Gil Lavedra, Maria O’Donnell, and Carla Quevedo will participate in the event. There will be more than 50 activities taking place in six scenarios that will bear the names of references in literature.
Programming Highlights
During the night, there will be several programming highlights to enjoy, such as “40 years of media in democracy” with journalists Hinde Pomeranian, Juan Di Natale, and Bobby Flores (moderated by Patrick Zounini); “Football, politics and democracy” with the presence of Martin Cohan, Sergio Olguin, and Wall Alexander; “Three friends and the story of an era. A dialogue on democracy and friendship, between reality and fiction” with Claudia Pineiro, Almada Jungle, and Deborah Mundani (moderated by Mercedes Warps); “Food, drink and customs. A journey through the still lifes of the last 40 years” with Osvaldo Gross and Ricardo Mackintosh. There will also be a new edition of “Poetry on your sofa” with the participation of Mercedes Romero Russian, Maia Tarcic, Nina Ferrari, Marthe Mega, Unai Rivas Campos, Fernando Bogado, and Cinnamon. This activity will be coordinated by Thomas Rosner.
Discussions and debates will include Martín Kohan, Claudia Piñeiro, Selva Almada, Ricardo Gil Lavedra, María O´Donnell, and Carla Quevedo, among others.
The event is not just limited to adults but has something to offer for everyone. There will be a dedicated space for young people with a DJ set by Rodri Videla and Emiliata, stations with graphic art workshops, screen printing, posters, and printed art. Additionally, there will be live visual intervention from two huge urns. In San Martin Culture (Sarmiento 1551), there will be a special screening of the film “Argentina 1985” by Santiago Miter at 8:00 p.m.
Corrientes Avenue and Literature
The city of Buenos Aires and literature have a long-standing relationship. From its countless number of authors who were born in its neighborhoods, went through its university, walked its streets, or participated in its emblematic International Book Fair, literature has always been an integral part of the city’s culture. However, Corrientes Avenue and its “endless” bookstores hold a special place in the hearts of book lovers. For this reason, it is the natural outdoor space chosen to achieve the objectives of “La No