Open to the public, Viva la Musica’s annual scholarship auditions take place on August 14 at 4 p.m. in the Auditorium.

On Sunday July 20, Viva la Musica’s concert at the Auditorio featured student baritone Cesar Becerra accompanied by Timothy G. Ruff Welch on piano.

Last Saturday, relatives of students and supporters of the Centro Regional de Estudios Musicales (CREM) packed the Centro Cultural de Ajijic for an excellent concert in aid of the piano purchase fund.

On Sunday, June 29, an enthusiastic audience heard an exceptional recital given by gifted young pianist Sergio Parra, who last year received a scholarship from both Viva la Música and the Northern Lights Festival.

Travel writer and community activist Neill James created a study and art program for local children in 1954 that evolved and has flourished as the Lake Chapala Society (LCS) Children’s Art Program.

The Centro Regional de Estudios Musicales (CREM) is always humming – both literally and figuratively – but this month is even more hectic than usual.