it is housed in a home that once belonged to general pinheiro machado -an influential 20th-century brazilian politician -and the baroness parina.

along with art exhibits, the center offers dance and music classes, theater performances, children' activities, piano recitals and other open-air events.

a 80-person theater, multimedia equipment, 4 exhibit rooms, a ballroom and music room all help the center to fulfill its mission of entertaining rio's citizens.

centro cultural laurinda santos lobo, rua monte alegre, 306, santa teresa, tel. 21. 2242.9741 or 21. 2224.3331 - here is the webpage, contact email, and google map.   ● more ●