Comedy at LLT
Lakeside Little Theatre presents the scandalous, Tony-nominated comedy, “The Little Dog Laughed,” by Douglas Carter Beane and directed by Randy Warren, December 8 to 17.
What happens when a closeted Hollywood star falls for a male escort? Can his ruthless agent keep his secret from the public eye? Will the escort choose love or money? How will his girlfriend react? Find out in this hilarious and provocative play that explores the themes of sexuality, identity, fame, and power.
The four actors in the play are all new to the stage at Lakeside Little Theatre. Two are Lakeside residents (Debra Felix and Ivy Ge), and two are from the United States—specifically sourced to play young characters (Corey Harper and Angel N. Valenzuela).
The play features explicit language, nudity, and some creative new staging techniques developed by the set designer (Joy Swetnam) and crew at Lakeside Little Theatre.
Tickets, 350 pesos, and show times are available at lakesidelittletheatre.com.
Exhibits
• Luci Williams and Claudia Nery will hold an exhibition of their new works, FigureArte, at Galeria Sol y Luna, Rio Bravo 10-A in Ajijic, with an inauguration on Friday, December 1, 4 p.m.
• Espejos del Subconsciente, an exhibit of lithographs and grease pencil art by dozens of artists, will open Friday, December 1, 4:30 p.m. at the Centro Cultural Antigua Presidencia in Chapala.
Live Music
• Las Voces del Lago, 60 singers led by director Ken Turner and accompanied by Don Beaudreau, will give a concert at a holiday show, “Season of Light,” performing works of Christmas, Hanukkah, and holiday choral music. Also performing will be “Nova Lux” consisting of 16 outstanding choral singers who perform a variety of secular and sacred pieces, both accompanied and a cappella. The concert is Friday and Saturday, December 1 and 2, at 3 p.m. at the Lakeside Presbyterian Church. Tickets are 300 pesos advance by writing to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or 350 pesos at the door. Information: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• The Chieko Collective performs Saturday, December 2, 7 p.m. at the Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera. The Collective is a young and multicultural ensemble that creates original compositions inspired by jazz, classical impressionism and Latin American music. Tickets, 350 pesos presale and 400 pesos at the door, are available at voyalteatro.com, the box office or via WhatsApp at 331-432-2577.
• Marien Luevano, a Flamenco dance artist in Mexico for more than 26 years, performs her creation, “Danzaora, Mujer Tierra, Flamenco Experimental” a captivating blend of tradition and experimentation with fusion of traditional flamenco elements with modern sounds of saxophone, electric bass, and flamenco cajón, Sunday, December 3, 6 p.m. at La Cochera Cultural, Javier Mina 49 in Ajijic. Tickets, 350 pesos, are available at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• Soul Sacrifice, a Carlos Santana tribute band, will perform at The Iron Horse Bar and Grill Saturday, December 9, 5:30 p.m. as a fundraiser for the Tiopa Banextli Health Clinic. 250 pesos cover.
• The Lake Chapala Orchestra performs Vive La France for its next two concerts, both held on Saturday December 9, 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. Composers such as Ravel, Gounod and Faure are complemented by Haydn’s Paris symphony no. 85, titled “La Reine.”
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• Timothy G. Ruff Welch has put together a musical program that will charm, inspire, entertain and include everyone in the spirit of the season at Bravo Theatre December 10, 13 and 17 at 4 p.m. and December 12 at 7 p.m. See two charming “new to Lakeside stages” performers (including an adorable 14-year-old girl with big voice), two more “new to BRAVO!” professionals, and some BRAVO! favorites.
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• Blue Jay Slim and the Blues Machine and Gargamel cover band will perform at the LCS Music Festival, Saturday, December 16, 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets, 400 pesos, are available at the LCS office Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or at LakeChapalaSociety. com.
Art demonstrations
•Master potter Macario Covarrubias Murguía will give pottery creation demonstrations Friday and Saturday, December 1 and 2 at 1 p.m. at La Bella Vida, Constitucion 6 in Ajijic. Other artists showing their work are Kumihimo art jewelry by Ena and hand-painted silk shawls by Cynde Iverson. Enjoy live music and refreshments. Holiday decorations are available.
Ballet
The Joven Ballet HH and the students of various dance schools from both Lakeside and Guadalajara will perform “An Afternoon of Magical Dance” at the Auditorium of the Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera Friday, December 8, 6:30 p.m. Tickets, 100 pesos, are available at the box office, Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sundays from noon to 1:30 p.m. or via voyalteatro.com.