Arts & Culture

Ajijic cabaret offers new entertainment options

`Those who think drag is gawky transvestites in bad wigs lip-synching have another think coming: The Kinsey Sicks are gawky transvestites in bad wigs singing with voices to die for, whose lush arrangements would make the Sing-Off judges swoon.’ (Huffington Post.) For the last few weekends, Lakesiders have had a chance to see acts not normally offered here. El Piano Rojo is bringing in acts from north- and south-of-the-border that are a bit beyond the normal entertainment fare.

Scotiabank Festival looms on the horizon

The Attacca Quartet from the Juilliard School perform chamber music on February 18. The Scotiabank Northern Lights Music Festival, Lakeside’s iconic musical event, is entering its second decade with yet another outstanding program.

LLT takes chance on family drama

Since “Best Wishes” is set in Liberal, Kansas, the publishers of that town’s local paper sent copies for use in the play. Here, members of the cast look it over. They are (L-R seated) Wendy Hamblin. Georgette Richmond and Betty Lloyd Robinson (L-R standing) Kathleen Morris, Zane Pumiglia, Judy Long, Harry Walker and K. A. Tetrault. (Not pictured is Ken Bridges). Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) went out on a limb to stage what was billed as a “drama with lighter moments” in Bill Barker’s “Best Wishes.” The play is just one step ahead of a vignette of glimpses into the interaction of the siblings of a large family, some of whom have returned to their Kansas roots for the funeral of their mother. Each of the characters comes with his or her own perspective of the truth of family life and baggage filled during what appears to have been a difficult and dusty Kansas upbringing. From the get-go it appears that few of the siblings enjoy the company of the others (some even refuse civil greetings) and now, the thread that held them together has gone to her reward.

Mezcala puts on bicentennial blast

Local kids bearing blazing torches exemplify the guerilla tactics of their brave forefathers in an after dark run through the town. The town of Mezcala de la Asunción hosted an ample program of special events running November 20 through 25 to mark the 200th anniversary of the outbreak of insurgency against Spanish rule in the Lake Chapala region.

Family drama next up for local thespians

The cast of Bill Barker, the author of “Best Wishes,” Lakeside Little Theatre’s third production of the 2012-2013 season, will be present for opening night on Saturday, December 8.

Durable, much-loved musical now playing

The cast of “The Fantastics” comprises (top to bottom, L-R) Fred Koseling, Eduardo Munozuniga and John Ward; Christian Garcia Duran and Marie Claire Figadere; Roger Larson, Valerie Jones and Ken Yakiwchuk. “The Fantasticks,” one of musical theater’s most beloved hits, is now on the boards at the Plaza de la Ribera (formerly Sol y Luna) theater, located at Rio Bravo 10 on the west end of Ajijic. Five more shows are scheduled from November 24 through December 2.

Maestros del Arte hosts yet another stellar show

Michoacan ceramicist Manuel Jerónimo Reyes is dwarfed by the intricate black clay candelabra that was the showpiece at his stand. Last weekend’s 11th annual Feria Maestros del Arte once again proved to be a win-win-win proposition.

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