Musical at LLT
Lakeside Little Theatre’s next production is the musical “Side by Side,” which opens Friday, February 17 and runs through February 28.
Directed by Ann Swiston, this revue-style extravaganza from the musicals of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim and Rogers and Hammerstein encompasses a wide variety of genres, including ballads, rock n’ roll, solos, duets, chorus and ensemble numbers. The production will feature more than 30 songs, sung by 27 singers and live piano accompaniment. Six Lakeside artists will produce 17 different stage backdrops, including some with three-dimensional effects. A variety of projections will also be featured. Dave McIntosh is the assistant director; music direction is by Gary Wayne Young and choreography by Alexis Hoff.
Art events
• Exposicion Pictorica Inefable, featuring paintings by Ximena Itaviena Mendoz Morales, Alma Paola Muedano Vallardy, Maria Irma Salazar Rochin, Andrea Guadalupe Marquez Ramos and Alex Torres Aguirre, is up the Antigua Presidencia Centro Cultural in Chapala.
• The planned exhibit by Yani Adrian and Luis Valui at the Centro Cultural Ajijic on February 18, has been canceled.
• The ASA Art Market will once again be held in the beautiful grounds of Garden of Dreams Boutique Hotel, Constitucion 105 in Ajijic, Saturday, February 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event showcases the work of more than 50 artists, plus live music, food and drink.
• Efren Gonzalez will hold an art auction on the Ajijic Plaza, Thursday, February 23, 4 p.m. Artworks will be on display as of 10 a.m.
• An exhibition of paintings at the Centro Cultural Ajijic opens Saturday, March 4, noon, and will be up through March 16. Painting workshops will be offered (limited places). This is part of “Iguales,” a citizen movement that attempts to join forces to provide opportunities and promote the creative development of people with disabilities and/or special needs.
• Claudia Nery exhibits her art, beginning with an opening Saturday, March 4, 4 to 6 p.m. at Casa del Sol Inn. Javier Mina 7, Ajijic.
Music options
• The Romeos are back on the rooftop at El BarCo, Saturday, February 18, 3 to 6 p.m. 100 pesos cover.
• Tapatia pianist Andrea Ledesma performs a program of works by Bach, Chopin and Debussy at the Centro Cultural Gonzalez Gallo in Chapala, Sunday, February 19, 12:30 p.m. Free entrance.
• Blue Jay Slim and the Blues Machine play 4 Sentido Restaurant in San Antonio Thursday, February 23, 4:40-6:30 p.m. Tickets, 150 pesos, are on sale at the restaurant.
• Latin Matters Quartet perform at Huerto Café in Riberas del Pilar, Saturday, February 25, 1:30 p.m. Cover 150 pesos.
Bare Stage
Bare Stage Theatre presents “Jonas & Barry in the Home” by Norm Foster as its next production February 24 to 26.
Billed as “a lighthearted buddy comedy about living life to its fullest,” the play presents hilarity in the first half, combined with clarity and compassion in the second.
The setting is Gateway Gardens, an assisted living seniors’ residence where Rosie, the director of Life Enrichment, has encouraged her father Barry to move in so she can oversee his health. Barry spends his time taking naps and having dinner with his daughter, and that’s good enough for him. Enter Jonas, who likes to indulge in the finer things in life, like decadent dates and nice clothes, and he sees Barry the curmudgeon as a ‘fixer-upper’. Their antics are funny and healing; Barry is able to give back emotionally both to Jonas and to his troubled daughter.
Sharon Jarvis directs her cast: Peter James, Brian Kaulback and Florette Schnelle.
See the ad on page 4 for information on tickets and location.
Concerts in the Park
• Debby Holiday presents Queens and Kings of Rock, Sunday, February 26 at Steve Balfour’s Concerts in the Park series at the Lake Chapala Society, with shows at 2:30 and 5:30 p.m.
• Jersey Boys, starring Marc Lopez, is on for Sunday, March 12.
Lopez brings his quartet to Ajijic for one day only, featuring four handsome guys singing and dancing to the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons!
Shows are at 2:30 and 5:30 p.m.
Tickets, 500 pesos for VIP and 350 for general seating, are available at the LCS office or at lakechapalasociety.com.
Dance celebration
An afternoon of “Dance Delights” is planned for Saturday and Sunday, March 11 and 12 at Mama’s Musical Bar, 86 Gonzalez Gallo in San Antonio. Featured are A L’air Ballet and Studio, Ajijic Sky Dance, Chapala, Ocodance and more. Presented by Judi Edelen and a benefit for the Mariach Pedro Rey school in Ajijic and Turning Point, which provides free classes and education in the art of dance to local children and inspires adults to gain self-confidence and healthy bodies through dance and public performances. Doors open 5:30 p.m., showtime, 6 p.m. Food and drink available for purchase. Tickets, 350 pesos, are available at Mama’s or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Cabaret
The Ajijic Cabaret Troupe presents its first show, Sunday, April 2, 7:30 p.m. at El BarCo, as a benefit for Niños Incapacitados. Doors open 5 p.m., Limited menu until 6:45 p.m., full bar service. Your 600 peso donation includes a glass of bubbly, a meet the players post performance, an evening of unique entertainment provided by local talented performing artists. Limited to 80 people. Reserve your seats at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before March 8.