New music lover’s spot
A new music center has opened in Ajijic. Musicalerias Ajijic, located at Carretera Pte. 268-A (directly across from the French Bakery in West Ajijic), is Ajijic’s new go-to music store. It features professional recording facilities, a full inventory of instruments, accessories and teaching studios. Small group piano lessons (three students per group) will focus on Pop, Blues and Jazz. For more information, call Musicalerias manager Daniel Martinez at 331-447-4685, or drop by to check it out. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Ghela Quartet
The Ghela Quartet performs Friday, July 11, 4 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. The program includes Gustavo Campa’s “Three Miniatures,” Haydn’s String Quartet op. 76 No. 2 “Fifths,” and Beethoven’s String Quartet op. 18 no. 4 in C minor. Tickets, 300 pesos, 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..
Live Music
FRIDAY
• Joel Tallboy, Louie Pavao, and the Porch Boys will perform from noon to 4 p.m. at La Bella Vida, Constitución 6 in Ajijic.
• Blackwater Rockin’ Blues Review will play at the American Legion Post 7 Chapala’s July 4th event, from 2 to 6 p.m.
• Old Souls Band will perform at Mel’s Casa Social’s July 4th event, from 4 to 6 p.m.
• What the Funk?! will play at 4to Sentido’s July 4th event at 4:30 p.m.
SUNDAY
• The Cuarteto Satori will perform a tribute to Queen and The Beatles in a dinner concert at La Bodega Ajijic Restaurant, starting at 5:30 p.m. The Guadalajara-based musicians are members of some of the city’s top orchestras. Tickets are 500 pesos and available at La Bodega.
COMING SOON
• Pianist Elias Manzo will perform Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Debussy and Balakirev at a Firebird House Concert, held at Pajaro de Fuego 123 in Chapala Haciendas on Friday, July 25, and Saturday, July 26, both at 4 p.m. Tickets are 750 pesos, by reservation only. To reserve, 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..
Auditions
• Lakeside Little Theatre will hold auditions for its October show on July 7 and 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Four women are needed for the main characters, and eight or more dancers and/or singers will be auditioned for ensemble numbers on July 9. For scripts, sides and other audition details, 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..
Children’s Art Sale
The Efrén González Children’s Art Program is selling art cards featuring reproductions of works created by the children in the program. The sale is on Saturday, July 5 at the Centro Laguna Mall Art in the Plaza exhibition, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.