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Ribera Arts Review - June 22, 2013
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- Published on Friday, 21 June 2013 14:19
- Written by GR Staff
After much deliberation, The Naked Stage board has decided to go ahead with the June 22 performance of “Occupant” by Edward Albee.
Ribera Arts Review - June 15, 2013
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- Published on Friday, 14 June 2013 14:46
- Written by Michael Forbes
The event to benefit Lake Chapala, Una Tarde de Verano (A Summer Afternoon), is billed as “a unique fun happening involving music, art, yoga, arts and crafts and good food, set in a beautiful garden overlooking Lake Chapala.”
Ribera Arts Review - April 6, 2013
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- Published on Friday, 05 April 2013 13:04
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
Rural photos
Amazingly beautiful photographs by Rodd Pye taken during Xill Fessenden’s recent field workshops are on exhibit at Ajijic’s Quattro Gallery (Colon 9).
Ribera Arts Review - June 8, 2013
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- Published on Friday, 07 June 2013 13:14
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
The recent works of painter Adriana Perez Cadena – including this piece titled “Impression in movement” – will be shown at Galeria Gecko (Ocampo 6, Ajijic), with an opening reception scheduled for Saturday, June 8, 5-8 p.m. Wine and snacks will be offered.
The exhibit will be up until July 8.
Ribera Arts Review - March 30, 2013
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- Published on Friday, 29 March 2013 06:00
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
Viva changes
Please note these changes to the Viva la Musica 2013 Summer Concert Series.
Ribera Arts Review - June 1, 2013
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- Published on Friday, 31 May 2013 11:44
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
VIVA la Musica! will start its summer concert series with a piano recital by Rosa Maria Valdez on Sunday, June 16, 4 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church.
Ribera Arts Review - March 23, 2013
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- Published on Friday, 22 March 2013 11:55
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
Maestros del Arte
The board of the Feria Maestros del Arte has determined this year’s date and location for the festival. The event will return to the Chapala Yacht Club for the weekend of November 15-17. If you’d like more details on the location or possible vending space contact Feria Coordinator Donna Williams at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Ribera Arts Review – May 25, 2013
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- Published on Friday, 24 May 2013 13:14
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
Guitars
Hear some great classical guitar music at Chapala’s Gonzalez Gallo Cultural Center (old train station) on Thursday, June 13, when University of Guadalajara Music School teachers David Mozqueda and Winy Kellner team up for a concert.
Mozqueda is arguably the best classical guitarist in Mexico.
The acoustics in the Gonzalez Gallo building should be ideal for a guitar concert. The admission is just 50 pesos that will go into the coffers to help fund the summer school of arts held each year at the Gonzalez Gallo. The concert begins at 6 p.m.
Ribera Arts Review - March 16, 2013
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- Published on Friday, 15 March 2013 11:55
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
Piece of cake
Diane Pearl is celebrating her 10th anniversary at her well-known store at Colon A1 in Ajijic.
Ribera Arts Review – May 18, 2013
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- Published on Friday, 17 May 2013 14:06
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
The Naked Stage, producers of minimalist play readings for adult theater lovers, will present “Hot Line” by Elaine May and “The Spelling of Coynes by Jules Tosca on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 24, 25 and 26. Collette Clavadetscher is directing.
Roseann Wilshire, Mark Bennett, Howard Feldstein, Zane Pumiglia, Clay McAdam and Don Pruitt appear in “Hot Line.”
The cast of “The Spelling of Coynes” includes Jon DeYoung, Shirley Appelbaum, Joan Lowy Warren, Bob Jones, Barbara Pruitt and Amy Friend.
Ribera Arts Review - March 9, 2013
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- Published on Friday, 08 March 2013 12:49
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
Auditorium acoustics
Hooray for the improved auditorium. The appearance and acoustics are much improved thanks to the efforts of Pro Auditorio and the contributions of members of Lakeside musical organizations. All agree that the money was well spent!
Ribera Arts Review – May 11, 2013
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- Published on Friday, 10 May 2013 13:00
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
Auction
Efren Gonzalez, local artist and manager of the Ajijic Cultural Center, will hold an art auction on Friday, May 17, beginning on the north side of the Ajijic Plaza at 6 p.m.
The auction will benefit the project to complete the sculpture donated to the town by master sculptor Miguel Miramontes.
Besides a tent up to shade everyone from the sun and heat, there will be refreshments served. Come out and help.
Those artists who wish to donate work to be auctioned should contact Gonzalez at (376) 766-5381.
The task of finishing Miramontes’ work is well underway at a foundry in Guadalajara. For Ajijic to own a work by this acclaimed sculptor will put Ajijic even further on the country’s artistic map, Gonzalez believes.
Those artists who wish to donate work to be auctioned should contact Gonzalez at (376) 766-5381.
Ribera Arts Review - March 2, 2013
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- Published on Friday, 01 March 2013 12:17
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
Aztec
Make a date for the Aztec Studios on Sunday, March 3, noon to 4 p.m. Show up and share a drink and snacks with artist Janice Kimball and enjoy the beautiful pre-Hispanic-type weavings that have been marked down 50 percent. Also view a new collection of contemporary wall pieces that will be marked down 30 percent.
Ribera Arts Review – May 4, 2013
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- Published on Friday, 03 May 2013 16:24
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
El Gallo
Ken Gosh is closing his El Gallo exhibition gallery at Guadalupe Victoria 30 in Ajijic. His paintings will be shown in future at Studio 18 (Colon 18, Ajijic). He will continue to teach his watercolor classes at El Gallo and will open the gallery for special events.
For more information, call Gosh at (376) 766-4171.
Ribera Arts Review - February 23, 2013
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- Published on Friday, 22 February 2013 13:06
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
The choir
Los Cantantes del Lago, Lakeside’s professionally directed choir, is staging a concert on Tuesday, March 12, 7 p.m. and Wednesday, March 13, 4 p.m. at Auditorio de la Ribera del Lago in La Floresta.
Ribera Arts Review - April 27, 2013
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- Published on Friday, 26 April 2013 13:54
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
The Culinary Arts Society of Ajijic (CASA) held its regular meeting and competition on April 15 at Min Wah restaurant.
Ribera Arts Review - February 16, 2013
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- Published on Friday, 15 February 2013 12:31
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
Northern Lights
In spite of many rumors to the contrary, the principal concerts of the Scotia Bank Northern Lights Festival series will be held at the Auditorio de la Ribera del Lago in La Floresta.
Ribera Arts Review - April 20, 2013
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- Published on Friday, 19 April 2013 11:32
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
Party art
Mexican artists Francisco Gonzalez, Noel Gonzalez, Manuel Santillan, David Mendoza and others are staging an art party on Friday, April 19, 2-7 p.m. at Calle Mezcala 86 (between P. Monroy and Avenida La Estacion), Colonia Las Redes in Chapala.
Ribera Arts Review - February 9, 2013
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- Published on Friday, 08 February 2013 13:04
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
Open studios
Enter the world of local artists when the Ajijic Society of the Arts (ASA) holds its second annual Open Studios Tour on Saturday and Sunday, February 9 and 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ribera Arts Review - April 13, 2013
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- Published on Friday, 12 April 2013 13:49
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
The Naked Stage
The Naked Stage stages minimalistic play readings for adult theater lovers. Their next presentation will be “Boston Marriage” by David Mamet on April 19, 20 and 21, 4 p.m. at the Naked Stage Theatre. Directed by Phyllis Silverman, the cast includes three veteran actors: Betty Lloyd Robinson, Jeritza McCarter and Diana Rowland.
Ribera Arts Review - February 2, 2013
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- Published on Friday, 01 February 2013 12:51
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
Mariachi gala
Well-known singer Dina Buendia and her musicians will headline a mariachi gala at the Hotel Real de Chapala on Friday, February 8, 7 p.m.