The Guadalajara Reporter

Ribera Arts Review – July 27, 2013

Iron man gets to work

The Ajijic Plaza remodeling project is finally back on track, with local iron sculptor Ramon Heredia Lares picking up his blowtorch early last week to begin work on the artistic railing that will wrap around the central kiosko bandstand. Although he is barely getting started with the basic framework, his sketches show images of ducks, herons, pelicans and other elements of Lake Chapala’s rich bird life that are focused in the design. The artist expects it will take him another two months to complete the project, including finishing touches to be painted in pastel shades.  

New gallery opening

Xicantzi Art Gallery and Restaurant-Bar opens for business Saturday, July 27, 5 to 9 p.m., with a gala inauguration featuring an exhibition of acrylics, oils, watercolors, etchings and sculptures by local artist Jesus Lopez Vega. Pop in at the event to be treated to live music and complimentary botanas along with the visual feast. The address is Colon 16-B, set a half block south of the Ajijic plaza.

 Summer FIlm Festival

The Tuesday, August 1, 2 p.m. showing at the Lake Chapala Society (LCS) Summer Film Festival will be “The Iron Lady” featuring Meryl Streep’s Oscar winning performance as Margaret Thatcher, the former prime minister of Great Britain. All are welcome. LCS membership not required.

Naked Stage

The Naked Stage, which presents minimalistic play readings for adult theater lovers, presents “Do Not Go Gentle,” a comedy/drama by Susan L. Zeder, on Friday, July 26, Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28.

Directed by Robin Lawrason, this powerful, poignant play explores the wonder of words and the transformative power of art as it offers humor and hope to anyone who is, or has ever been, a grandparent, parent, or a child.

Performances are at 4 p.m. The box office opens at 3:15 p.m. and the bar at 3 p.m.

For reservations email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Michelle at 765-6408.

The theater is located at Rio Bravo 10A, behind Daniel’s Restaurant in the Plaza de la Ribera.

Auditions Naked Stage

Have you always wanted to “Tread the Boards”? The Naked Stage Theatre is holding auditions for their August offering of After-Play, written by Anne Meara, on Tuesday, August 6 at 11 a.m. Director Bob Jones is looking for four men, three women and a narrator. After-Play is a comedy set in a Manhattan restaurant, and opens with an ethereal waiter preparing for the arrival of a party of four. The two middle-aged couples are old friends reuniting after three years. The performance dates are August 23, 24,and 25. To get a copy of the script email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Art Camp show

Don’t miss the chance to purchase artwork created by more than 100 local children, aged between 3 and 17, who have signed up for an art camp at the Lake Chapala Society during the week of July 22. They will display and sell their artwork on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the LCS gazebo.

During the LCS Children’s Art Program Art Camp (Campamento de Arte de Verano), local artists and Neill James Legacy artists will lead classes in watercolor, oil painting, jewelry, paper mache and printmaking.

The Ajijic Society of the Arts is one of the sponsors of the camp. Admission to the July 27 display and sale is free. For more information contact Jennifer Stanley at 766-5724.

No Show for ASA

The Ajijic Society of the Arts, a group of artists and art lovers from around the world, expat and local, located at lakeside, will not be having their regular monthly meeting in August, or a regular show. ASA usually meets the first Monday of the month at 10 a.m., at La Bodega Restaurant. All artsy types and friends are welcome.

Food for the ears

Looking to feed your ears? Lakeside offers music for any appetite.

n Casino Foliati is offering up Juangabrielissimo, a tribute show to The Divo of Juarez, Juan Gabriel, one of Mexico’s most important singer-composers, on Saturday, July 27. Casino Foliatti is Located in Centro Laguna on the corner of the Ajijic- Chapala Highway and the Libramiento bypass.

n El Piano Rojo will be presenting “Dolly would if Kenny Could”, a musical revue dedicated to Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, July 26, 27, and 28, starting at 8 p.m. This show sold out 17 times in a row when playing Puerto Vallarta. Tickets are 150 pesos.  Call (376)766-2876 to reserve. El Piano Rojo is located at Morelos 14, in Ajijic. 

n Hacienda Don Pedro offers romantic music on Wednesdays and Fridays. Hacienda Don Pedro is Located in Plaza Las Flores on the Ajijic-Jocotepec Carretera in West Ajijic. For information call (376)766-4906.

n Restaurant La Bodega will have Ricardo and Blanca singing for your supper on Saturday, July 27, starting at 8:30 p.m., and on Sunday, July 28, Carol Bedford will be delighting diners with her own particular style starting at 6:30 pm. There is a minimum consumption of 90 pesos per person both evenings. For reservations call (376)766-1002. La Bodega is located at 16 de Septiembre 124 in Ajijic.

n Los Telares is offering up two different acts. On Wednesday,  Alfonso Nava plays guitar, and on Friday Daniel Cordero performs. Both play from 6 to 8 p.m. To make sure you get to see either of these artists make a reservation, (376) 766-0428. Los Telares is located at Morelos 6, (bottom of Colon) in Ajijic.

LLT Auditions

Roseann Wilshere, Director Extraordinaire, will be holding auditions for LLT’s second play of season 49, “The Heiress”, Friday, and Saturday July 26 and 27 at LLT. Registration is at 9:30 a.m., and auditions at 10 a.m. Wilshere is looking for six women and three men. “The Heiress”, written by Ruth Goetz and Augustus Goetz, is a Tony Award winning play in which a socially crippled, but wealthy young woman, loses her heart and finds her dignity. Performances will be November 8 to 17. Contact Wilshere at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for details. LLT is located on Allen W. Lloyd Dr. in San Antonio Tlayacapan.

Did you hear that?

A theatrical sound workshop will be held at Lakeside Little Theatre to recruit and train people to be sound operators. It is open to  anyone interested in learning about theatrical sound equpment and techniques. You don’t have to be a member of LLT, and the workshop is free of charge.

Directors, stage managers, and other production people are also encouraged to attend to learn how to work with sound technicians on their productions. The workshop will be held August 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration will be at 9:30 a.m. in the LLT lobby.