ASA
The Ajijic Society of the Arts (ASA) is preparing for a new experience; there will be a presentation of live performance art at the group’s Monday, September 1, 10 a.m. meeting at La Bodega.
Randy Tumblin plans to draw a quartet of talented local musicians as they play. His own rhythm with charcoal and pencil will follow the movement of the music, the various instruments, and melodies as they play.
Visiting the ASA meeting and serving as both entertainment and models will be Daniel Medeles, Juan Pablo Medeles, Rodrigo Leal, and Chuni Medeles. All of these talented youngsters are friends, Ajijic natives who all excel as musicians under the baton of Maestro Victor Manuel Medeles.
These quartet members play in a variety of different orchestras, including the Orquesta Filarmónica de Zapopan, the Orquesta de la Secretaria de Cultura de Jalisco, and the Orquesta Axixic. They were trained by the music teachers in area private schools, in the Orquestra Filamónica Infantil de la Ribera de Chapala, Orquesta Axixic and the Golden Strings program.
Once Tumblin retired 21 years ago, graphic arts became one of his passions. With his engineering and business administration degrees of little use in the field of graphic arts, he jumped into the new field, and read as much as he could find.
His library of art has grown over the years as have the mediums he has explored – pencil, charcoal, oil, pastel and watercolor. Still, after more than two decades in the arts, he cannot specify a preference for one genre, even while he is probably best known for his figurative and portrait work.
Viva la Musica!
Don’t forget that Viva La Musica! presents classical guitar duo Gracián Medina – featuring outstanding soloists Sergio Medina and Hugo Gracián – at the Auditorio de la Ribera on Sunday August 31, 4 p.m. Tickets are 200 pesos, available from Diane Pearl Colecciones, the Auditorio, and at the door on the day.
Mariachi Festival Ajijic
Guadalajara’s annual Encuentro Internacional del Mariachi presents a gala show on Saturday, September 6, 5:30 p.m. at the Auditorio de la Ribera. The program highlights two of the festival’s guest mariachi troupes, alternating on stage with Ajijic’s Ballet Folklórico Xicantzy.
Tickets for the spectacle are available at Yoly’s Unisex Beauty Salon at Plaza Bugambilias; Diane Pearl Colecciones, Colon at Ocampo; the Lake Chapala Society, 16 de Septiembre 16-A; Canaco’s office at Aldama 14; the Auditorio box office, all in Ajijic; and at iShop & Mail and Foliatti Casino, both located at Centro Laguna opposite Walmart.
The 200-peso per person price of admission includes a mood-lifting welcome cocktail. Additional beverages and typical Mexican dishes will be offered for sale on the patio outside the auditorium. Proceeds from the event will go toward the Pepe Martínez Nuevos Pasos Equine Therapy program.
Sergio Zepeda
A retrospective exhibit highlighting the 50-year career of acclaimed painter, architect and academic Sergio Zepeda opens at the Centro Cultural Gonzalez Gallo on Saturday, August 30, noon.
Zepeda has exhibited widely both in Mexico and abroad, and been involved in countless cultural projects in Jalisco over the years. He was the first rector of the Universitario de Arte, Arquitectura y Diseño (art school) of the Universdiad de Guadalajara and has participated on many municipal and state artistic committees.
Zepeda has also been involved in restoration projects, both in Jalisco and other states. He is the author of three books.
The Cultural Center is located at Av. Gonzalez 1500, in Chapala. All are welcome.
Karla Hernández
The works of Karla Hernández Charlyna will be exhibited in a new show that opens at 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 6 at the Galeria Metzcalli in San Juan Cosala (Carretera 43). “Buscando lo Perdido” (“Searching for the Lost”) will open with a cocktail party featuring the music of the duet Tapatío Trilce.