Winners of the Third Annual Feria Maestros del Arte Contest for youngsters who attend the Children’s Art Program at the Lake Chapala Society (LCS) were recently announced by the Feria board.  Children enrolled in the Saturday art sessions were asked to enter pictures of Mexican toys or of Michicihualli, the legendary goddess of the Lake.

Colima-born abstract artist Javier Fernández was on hand to meet guests when Ajijic residents Sue and Juan Torres unveiled two of his recently installed works to a group of their friends.

Playwright Norm Foster’s comedy “Bedtime Stories” totally rocks! So does Lakeside Little Theatre, due to the frequent explosions of hysterical laughter engendered by this exceptional show, already way beyond performance-ready by last Friday’s opening night.

A 60-year retrospective of artwork produced by young artists who have received training in the Lake Chapala Society Children’s Art Program will open with a reception on Sunday, October 26, 3 to 6 p.m. at the Ajijic Cultural Center on the north side of the plaza.

Marie Claire Figadere is a remarkable young woman. A gifted singer, at 18 she is absolutely certain about what she wants to do with her life, so she’s off to Montreal to further her unswerving ambition: “I just want to be a performer.”

Feria Maestros del Arte will present a unique fashion show as a pre-Feria fundraiser on Wednesday, October 22.
Models will showcase the stunning silver jewelry collection of Gabriela Sánchez Arias, as well as Lupita Zepeda’s rebozos (typical shawls of Mexico).