Really big show
The Really Big Lip Sync Show is finally here!
Performances are scheduled Friday, September 9 and Saturday, September 10 at 6 p.m. and on Sunday, September 11 at 3 p.m. at Club Exotica on the Ajijic Plaza. General admission tickets are 150 pesos and 250 pesos for the balcony leather couch seats and a drink voucher.
The mime show features Pat Carroll as Ed Sullivan, Jayme Littlejohn as Lady Gaga, Collette as Cristina Aguilera, Allan McGill as Judy Garland and Kathleen Morris as Bette Midler. These are just a few of the 24 amazing acts!
The show benefits Pro-Auditorio – the project to raise funds for the improvement of the auditorium (Auditorio de la Ribera del Lago) in La Floresta. Tickets are on sale now at the Lake Chapala Society from 10 a.m. to noon, Charter Club Tours and Diane Pearl’s.
Noche MexicanaAnother event to raise funds for Pro-Auditorio is the “Noche Mexicana” on Saturday, September 24, 5 p.m. on the Auditorio de la Ribera del Lago patio.
Ballet Folklorico of San Juan Cosala will be featured along with Mariachis Los Gavilanes and Ricardo and Blanca. The ticket price of 250 pesos includes a delicious Mexican meal and one margarita. Tickets are already on sale.
The mural
The public gathered August 26 at Chapala City Hall for the official unveiling of Ajijic native Efren Gonzalez’s low-fire ceramic mosaic mural depicting “Mexico’s History as a Free Nation.”
Historical figures in the work include Miguel Hidalgo, Chapala area insurgents and other Mexican heroes. The mural includes symbols of the country’s pre-Hispanic past and portraits of his three children, representing future generations.
A collection of Gonzalez’s paintings are also on display in the City Hall lobby. Do take the time to see these works and the mural.
Artist’s reception
Everyone is invited to a reception on Friday, September 16 to view recent works by Efren Gonzalez. He’ll be showing off a new series of superb watercolors featuring horse and water themes, among others.
The festivities are slated for La Paloma B&B (Juan Alvarez 56, Ajijic) from 4-6 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to (376) 766-4140.
Auditions
Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) has announced an audition call for “A Taste of Broadway,” this season’s musical.
Auditions are set for Saturday and Sunday, October 15 and 16, 1 p.m. in the LLT lobby. The show is written and directed by Barbara Clippinger, choreographed by Alexis Hoff, with Patteye Simpson as the music coordinator. Performances will be from February 25 to March 6, 2012.
Audition packets are now available for this show. They contain three songs. Those auditioning may choose to sing one of the songs and they may also bring a CD accompaniment of a song of their own choosing. Call Simpson at 766-1106 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
LLT encourages and welcomes everyone interested in acting, new or experienced, to attend auditions of this season’s plays.
Workshop
Artist Luisa Julian, owner of Galeria de las Flores, is offering a four-day oil painting workshop for beginners and intermediate painters. Dates are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, September 26, 27, 29 and 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (half hour out for lunch). The 1,500-peso fee for the four classes includes all materials except canvas. Students have a choice of large or small format and subject matter and are guaranteed a completed painting by the end of the course.
Julian has been painting and teaching at Lakeside for more than 30 years. Have a look at her work on www.lagunasartesplasticas.com. Sign up and payment no later than September 20. Contact Julian at 765-6920 soon. Class size is limited.
Galeria de las Flores can be found at Morelos 9 (extension of Colon ) in Ajijic.
ASA at Casa del Sol
Several artists of the Ajijic Society of the Arts (ASA) will exhibit their work at a reception hosted by Casa del Sol on Saturday, September 17, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participating artists are Gwynne Lott, John McWilliams, Flo Rhodes, Deb Fry, Barbara Passarello, Julie Hensley, Marcia Lavender, Benjamine, Janel Campbell, Diann Gilster and Sue Ochs.
Casa del Sol is located at Javier Mina 7 in Ajijic.
Visitors
The Feria Maestros el Arte is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year on November 18, 19 and 20 at the Chapala Yacht Club.
This special event brings together artisans from all over Mexico to showcase their best work. The travel is expensive for most of them and staying in hotels is beyond the financial reach of many. Feria organizers are looking for housing for these folks for the duration of the event. You don’t have to have a “casita” on your property for them to stay in (although that would be nice). All you need is a room where they can sleep and a bathroom where they can clean up.
These artisans travel from the far reaches of Mexico and their beautiful and unique art is surpassed only by their appreciation of your hospitality. This is a great opportunity to have an exchange of culture with the people of our host country.
If you have the space and the inclination to make what, in many cases, are life-long friendships, contact Marie Jordan at (376) 766-2342.
Donations
The Pro-Auditorio committee is soliciting donations of valuable items for its “Taste of Ajijic and Silent Auction” on December 9. They are looking for artworks, jewelry, time shares, maybe a small car – whatever. Remember this event is for a very good cause and that music lovers will benefit for years to come in terms of safety, comfort and improved acoustics. Contact VIVA President Rosemary Keeling at 766-1801 if you have something you would like to donate.