Arts & Entertainment

VIVA!

To celebrate new and renewing members, VIVA la Musica holds its annual “Membership Gala” party on Sunday, January 20, with the membership meeting at 3 p.m. and the gala beginning at 4 p.m.

Collective

Three artists share the limelight when Centro Cultural Ajijic opens a new show with a reception on Saturday, January 12, 4-8 p.m.

Conductor

Well-known conductor Leonardo Gasparini, the newly appointed artistic director of the Palacio de la Cultura y la Comunicacion in Guadalajara, will speak to the Canadian Club of Lake Chapala at their meeting on Wednesday, January 9 at Hotel La Nueva Posada (Donato Guerra 9, Ajijic.)

Film festival

The Lake Chapala Jewish Congregation presents the fourth annual Jewish Film Festival, with screenings every Sunday at 3 p.m. from January 6 to February 10.

Christmas bazaar

More than 30 artists, designers and chefs from Lakeside and Guadalajara will gather for a Christmas bazaar on Saturday and Sunday, December 22 and 23, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the La Huerta events center in west Ajijic. These artists will present their very best creations in jewelry, home décor, prepared foods, art, and all things holiday related.

Membership meeting

Roseann and Tony Wilshere open their home for the VIVA la Musica! annual general meeting and membership gala on January 20, 3 p.m.