Naked Stage
“Tuesdays with Morrie” by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom will be offered Friday, September 30 and Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2 at the Naked Stage Readers Theatre in Riberas del Pilar.
“Tuesdays with Morrie” is the autobiographical story of Mitch Albom, an accomplished journalist driven solely by his career, and Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor.
The play is directed by Graham Miller and features Paul Kloegman and Damyn Young.
A cappella concert
As part of the Jalisco Canta festival, Vox Populi Project from the state of Veracruz performs at the Centro Cultural González Gallo in Chapala, Friday, September 30, 7:30 p.m.
Vox Populi, a Latin expression meaning “People’s Voice,” is a contemporary vocal ensemble founded in 2012. Comprised of eight members, the group is a fresh and innovative addition to Mexico’s music scene, interpreting arrangements of different styles of Mexican music and compositions by the group’s director Julio Morales. The concert is free of charge.
Velazquez exhibit
Belva and Enrique Velazquez hold their 24th annual “Our Beloved Mexico” calendar launch party Friday, September 30, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, October 1, noon to 8 p.m. at their gallery located at 16 de Septiembre 7 in Ajijic.
Visitors can view the original art for the 2017 calendar, have their copy of the calendar signed by the artists and vote on their favorite painting. Refreshments will be served.
Beatles tribute
Ticket to Ride – a tribute to the Beatles’ early works (1962-1966) by Lara Gallardo, Joel Barker, Olivia Smith and Giberto Rios – bursts into life Friday, September 30, 7:30 p.m. at Bistro Ocampo 71. Call 331-097-9154 for more information.
St. Francis festivities
As part of the San Francisco de Asis festivities, the Ballet Folklorico Chapala will dance outside the town’s main church Friday, September 30, 8:30 p.m.
The Ballet Folklorico Guadalupana del DIF Chapala will perform at the same time on Sunday, October 2, and the Son de Chapala quintet will play traditional Mexican tunes in the same venue on Monday, October 3, also 8:30 p.m.
ASA themed show
The Ajijic Society of the Arts (ASA) kicks off “RED!,” its annual themed show Saturday, October 1, 5-7 p.m. at Casa Luna and ArtRageous (Ocampo 22, Ajijic). The show will be on display October 2-15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Santos Rico
La Peña de Santos Rico Centro Cultural (Constitucion 16, Ajijic) presents a variety of artistic talent Saturday, October 1, including a collection of new handcrafted jewelry by Alejandro Garza and Alejandra Morales, the exhibit “Artistic Trajectory” by Dionicio Morales, and a photography and art exhibit by Citlalli Morales, Farid Bak and friends. Live music is on the docket.
ASA meeting
Miguel Nuñez is an architect by trade but watercolor has been his hobby. Noticing that Riberas del Pilar had very little cultural opportunity for local children, he started a free children’s art program three or four years ago, and this has become a community project for him.
Nuñez recently started to teach adults, hoping to fund his children’s community project and eventually have a school for them. In the future hopes to invite famous artists to host watercolor seminars.
Meet Nuñez and see some of his work at the next meeting of the Ajijic Society of the Arts, Monday, October 3, 10 a.m. at La Bodega in Ajijic.
Indian music
A presentation of classical music from the north of India will be held at the Drishti Center, located at Andrew Lloyd 152 in San Antonio Tlayacapan, Saturday, October 1, 4 p.m. Admission is 200 pesos.
Showcase at Bravo
The Actor’s Studio presents a showcase of scenes from famous plays by Neil Simon, Noel Coward, Norm Foster, Joe Pintauro, Clare Boothe Luce and John Patrick Shanley at Bravo Theatre (Rio Bravo 10, Ajijic). Scenes are featured from “The Odd Couple,” “Blythe Spirit,” “Louis and Dave,” “On the Flight Path” and more.
Participants in the showcase are Johan Dirkes, Marie-Lyse Jacobsmuhlen, Diane Jones, Chris Lecluse, Sharon Lowry, Jutta McAdam, Dennis McCary, Norb Michel, Kathleen Morris, Monica Powers and Pam Pettus.
Showtimes are Thursday October 6, 4 p.m.; Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 9, 4 p.m. Tickets are “pay what you can” for an afternoon or evening of fun and laughter. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for reservations.
Jazz at the station
Jazz Fusion will perform Thursday, October 6, 7 p.m., at the Centro Cultural González Gallo, Chapala’s former railway station. The concert is open to the public free of charge.
Singing contest
La Bodega Ajijic restaurant holds is annual International Singing Contest 2016 to benefit local charities.
Qualifying rounds are held each Thursday, 6:30 p.m. and run through October 20. The grand finale is on October 27.
Each night benefits a different charity: local firefighters, the School for Special Children, La Ola Orphanage, Toquen San Juan Cosala and San Andres Church. Six judges will grade participants on voice quality, presentation and diction using a ten-point scale. The three highest scoring competitors from each round will be entered into the grand finale.
The audience can also vote — at one peso per vote, as many times as they like. The winner of the popular vote will have five points added to their score. The total raised by the public vote and ten percent of total sales of that evening will go to the benefiting charity of the day. Singers compete for one grand prize: 2,000 pesos and gifts from the sponsors.
For more information, stop by La Bodega or call 766-1002.
Photography Club
Maureen Clark is the guest photographer at the next meeting of the Photography Club of Ajijic, Tuesday, October 11, 2-4 p.m. at the Cultural Center of Ajijic.
Clark is a multi-faceted, multi-genre, multi-nation photographer, working one day on a family’s portrait, the next day ringside at a prize fight in Mexico, the next shooting antiquities for a New York museum, then focusing her lens in historic Turkey.
Her images can be found in the New York Art Museum and the Santé Fe Art Museum, and in various publications, including “Tribal Art”.
Clark’s photos have captured Hollywood’s attention, too, with her images donning sets for “The Office,” “Modern Family,” and “Parenthood” and she recently completed blues man John Mayall’s “A Special Life” album cover and shot the publicity photos for R&B/Soul/Funk/Pop sensation Niki J. Crawford.
Come and enjoy her photographs, and ask questions about her career in photography.
The club is open to everyone, amateur and professional. For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">.
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Graphic arts
Vertientes, an exhibit of graphic art by members of Colectivo Gráfica 1129, opens Saturday, October 8, 6 p.m., at the Centro Cultural González Gallo. The show will remain on display until the end of the month.
JPO bus trips
Viva la Musica! Is sponsoring bus trips from Lakeside to the Degollado Theater in Guadalajara to hear concerts by the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra and see the Jalisco Ballet. The buses leave from just east of Farmacia Guadalajara in Ajijic on the Carretera.
Sunday, October 9: Respighi, Elgar cello concerto, Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring. Bus departs 10:30 a.m. Sunday, November 6: Beethoven Leonora Overture, and Ninth Symphony. Bus departs 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 25: Live opera “Othello” with the Jalisco State Choir. Bus departs 4:30 p.m., with stop at a fine restaurant. Sunday, December 18: The Jalisco Ballet performs Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite (500 and 600 pesos). Bus departs at 10.30 a.m.
Bus trip tickets are 400 pesos (500 pesos for non-members) available at the Lake Chapala Society, Thursdays and Fridays, from 10 a.m. to noon. Call Rosemary Keeling, 766-1801 for more information.
Tickling the ivories
The Centro Cultural González Gallo has scheduled a series of piano recitals by musicians from the University of Guadalajara that will start on October 20, 7 p.m., continuing every Thursday, through the first week of December. Admission is free.
Political satire
Just back from over the pond and a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe festival, The Kinsey Sicks present their timely show “Electile Dysfunction” at the Auditorio de la Ribera Monday, October 24, 6 p.m.
An a cappella quartet who bill themselves as “America’s Favorite Dragapella Beauty shop Quartet,” the Kinsey Sicks perform both original music and lyrics as well as parodies of well-known songs. Their shows are both comedic and highly politically charged.
With the race heating up for the U.S. presidency, “Electile Dysfunction” is a timely satire of American politics – a winning combination of tight harmonies and intelligent fun entertainment.
Tickets are on sale now at Diane Pearl and Jose Melendez. A discount of 50 pesos is offered for any ticket purchased before October 1. Reservations can be made at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Bravo Theatre
“Sylvia” by A.R. Gurney is planned for Bravo Theatre in early November. Directed by Roseann Wilshere, the play stars Paul Kloegman, Kathleen Carlson, Jayme Littlejohn, Tony Wilshere, Kathleen Morris and Arlene Pace.
This funny play revolves around a stray dog picked up by a man in mid-life crisis and the effect of his new “relationship” on his marriage. The show opens Thursday, November 3 and will run Thursday to Sunday through November 13. Times: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday and Sunday matinees at 4 p.m.
Tickets, at 200 pesos, will soon be available at Diane Pearl and Mia’s Boutique or by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Christmas carols
Lake Chapala Chorale singers rehearse each Friday through Christmas from 3-5 p.m. Contact Kay Borkowski for more information at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..