The Guadalajara Reporter

Music Appreciation Society plans swift recovery

The Music Appreciation Society is up and running again with renewed interest and energy.

Choir festival coming to Chapala

Choirs from seven countries are booked to appear in the third Festival Internacional de Coros Jalisco Canta (International Choral Festival) from April 21 to 28.  Two of the performances this year will take place at the Gonzalez Gallo Cultural Center in Chapala (old train station).

Music Appreciation Society to continue with expanded assembly

A sizable crowd that attended the community meeting on the future of the 20-year-old Music Appreciation Society (MAS) agreed, almost unanimously, against the dissolution of the organization.

LLT closes season with ribald comedy

Topping off a very successful 47th season, Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) opens its sixth show of 2011-2012 on April 7 with the wildly funny and mildly naughty comedy “Sex Please, We’re Sixty,” written by Michael and Susan Parker and directed by Pat Carroll, assisted by Sally Jo Bartlett.

20-year-old music association to hold meeting to consider future

After bringing first-rate classical music to Lakeside since 1992, the iconic Music Appreciation Society (MAS) is faced with the possibility of having to shut up shop.

71 artists compete in Judged Show

Once again, members of the 40-year-old Ajijic Society of the Arts (ASA) put their best pieces forward in 11 categories in the annual Judged Show held at the Ajijic Cultural Center March 17. Seventy-one artists entered 142 pieces for competition. Best of Show went to Lois Schroff for her acrylic painting “Sunrise Vision.” The rest of the winners were:

Street kids to show poignant images

A fascinating exhibition of photographs taken by 13 children and teenagers who sell chips, gum and other items on Guadalajara’s streets opens at the Efren Gonzalez Art Center (Marcos Castellanos 7, Ajijic) Saturday, June 16, 3 p.m.

Spring equinox festival held on waterfront

Ajijic native and practicing shaman Jesus “Katusa” Higuera (right) set up a display of his personal collection of pre-Columbian artifacts collected from the lakebed on display during Spring equinox rituals held at the waterfront March 19 through 21. A small group of nationals and foreigners camped out on the beach to join in fasting, sweat lodge cleansings, dancing to the beat of hand-made drums and presentation of offerings to the ancient spirits.

Auditorium project moves up a gear

With the goal of raising one million pesos achieved, the project to revamp the local auditorium (Auditorio de la Ribera del Lago) is charging ahead in leaps and bounds.

Sangre Viva festival showcases Mexican culture

Ajijic will host the second annual Festival Cultural Sangre Viva, a three-day program of activities set for next weekend showcasing a wide range of modern artistic manifestations that have evolved from Mexico’s indigenous roots.

Ajijic photographer shows in city

The work of photographer Maria Di Paola, owner of the Di Paola Gallery (Colon 11, Ajijic), is now on display at Guadalajara’s Ex Convento del Carmen (Av. Juarez 638) until June 24. Opening hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission.

LCS unveils children’s art mural

The Lake Chapala Society pulled out all the stops for the unveiling and dedication of a new mural depicting the history of the Ajijic children’s art program.

Traditional Mexican sounds enliven harpists’ music fest

Lakeside music lovers will have a chance to soak in the traditional sounds of Mexico and Latin America during the ninth Encuentro de Arpas, Salterios y Mas from May 21 to 23.

GDL Film Festival documentaries to run at Cinemas del Lago March 3,4 & 5

The Guadalajara International Film Festival (FICG) branches out to Ajijic’s Cinemas del Lago this weekend with three recent Mexican documentaries selected from its Documentarte bill. All screenings start at 5 p.m. Admission is free of charge.

Ajijic galleries observe summertime hours

Though several local art galleries will pare down their hours of business during the summer months, most will remain open and ready for customers.

Taste of Broadway sparkles with glitz & glamor

There are no punches pulled in the Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) musical production “A Taste of Broadway,” compiled and exquisitely directed by Barbara Clippinger, to be presented until March 6.

Painting Guild to open show

The Lake Chapala Painting Guild will open an exhibition of their collective works, “Impressions of Mexico,” on Saturday, April 21, with a reception from 6-8 p.m. at Centro Cultural Gonzalez Gallo (old train station) in Chapala.

Ribera Arts Review - March 3, 2012

The mural

Don’t miss the public dedication of the Lake Chapala Society Children’s Art Program mural on Saturday, March 3, noon, on the back patio of LCS. Dignitaries have been invited and mariachi music will make it a real celebration.

Little Theatre ‘wraps’ season with well-acted, racy comedy

Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) put the final cap on their 2011-2012 season with the topical comedy “Sex Please, We’re Sixty” by Michael and Susan Parker.

Crafts Fair runs through Sunday

The Expo Chapala Artsenal crafts fair is a perfect place to look for great bargains on unique ceramic pieces and lots of other fine goods produced by local artisans.