Naked Stage’s latest production “Breaking the Code,” Hugh Whitemore’s 1986 bio-drama tells the story of British genius mathematician and World War II code-breaker Dr. Alan Turing, 1912-1954. 

Nancy and Michael Robbins presented the March 10 program for the members of the Culinary Arts Society of Ajijic (CASA).

Rehearsals are well under way for Los Cantantes del Lago’s 2014 Spring Concert – “Nature’s Music,” directed by Timothy G. Ruff Welch at the Auditorio de la Ribera on Tuesday, March 25, 7 p.m. and Wednesday, March 26, 4 p.m.

Throughout the two-week run of the Scotiabank Northern Lights Music Festival, another key player has been working tirelessly behind the scenes – Leyland Hiphner, a luthier who is in Ajijic by courtesy of his employers, Geo. Heinl & Co of Toronto.

Derived from the French word for lute, a luthier makes or repairs stringed instruments: violins, violas, cellos, basses, guitars, etc.  These are usually divided into two categories, instruments that are plucked and instruments that are bowed. (A bow-maker is an archetier ... but that’s another story.)

Authors Lawrence Hill, Miranda Hill, Claudia Long and John Scherber spent two full days sharing experiences, inspirations and practical tips with some 70 curious local scribes as guest presenters at the 10th Annual Lake Chapala Writers Conference, held February 26-28 at Ajijic’s Danza del Sol.

The Auditorio de la Ribera was packed for the Scotiabank Northern Lights Music Festival’s Closing Gala on Saturday, March 1.  The selection of music and the quality of the performances – both individual and collective – ensured a memorable night for both musicians and audience members alike.