Flowers
Photographer Xill Fessenden exhibits works at Quattro Galeria (Colon 9, Ajijic) on Saturday, September 8, 3-6 p.m.
The show “Among the Flowers” is being held in conjunction with “Fotoseptiembre,” a nationwide project to promote photography in Mexico that started more than 20 years ago. Fessenden has participated in the event since it began, holding exhibits in Mexico City, Guadalajara, San Antonio, Texas, and Ajijic.
“Among the Flowers” expresses Fessenden’s deep connection with nature. She has selected some of her most extraordinary images taken in Mexico and the U.S. state of Maine, where her maternal roots rest. Collectors of Fessenden’s imagery should not miss this exhibit with “off-season” prices and a new ambiance in Galeria Quattro.
Storytellers
Storytellers presents “Remembering,” featuring stories that will move you, make you smile and bring back memories, on Tuesday, September 11, 4 p.m. at the Lake Chapala Society gazebo.
Enjoy original works by some of Lakeside’s best writers: Zofia Barisas, Harriet Hart, Margie Keane, Judy Dykstra-Brown, Gloria Marthai and Jim Collums. Featured readers will be Liz White, Dykstra-Brown, Arden Murphy, Barbara Pruit and Jeritza McCarter. There is no admission but donations are appreciated. The cash bar will open at 3:30 p.m. All donations benefit the Jim Collums Education Fund distributed by the LCS Student Aid Fund.
VIVA
VIVA la Musica is staging a concert on Thursday, September 13, 7 p.m. at the Gonzalez Gallo Cultural Center in Chapala.
The concert will include two highly regarded pieces for strings and clarinet by Johannes Brahms and Carl Maria von Weber.
The outstanding musicians for this occasion are violinists Julio Serna Villalobos and Robert Markus, violist Robert Nelson (first violist of the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra), cellist Laila Kannina Rozenbaba and clarinetist Xochitl Garcia.
Tickets cost 200 pesos for VIVA members and 300 pesos for non-members and can be purchased at the door.
Ajijic Orchestra
The Ajijic Orchestra under the direction of Daniel Medeles gives its anniversary concert at the Ajijic Cultural Center (north side of the Ajijic principal plaza) on Saturday, September 22, 7 p.m.
The program will include orchestra arrangements of popular Mexican music. Several vocalists and the string quartet “Cuarteto Ajuijic” will also perform.
Tickets will be available at the door for 60 pesos for adults and 30 pesos for children and students.
These talented musicians donate their time for rehearsals and performances and really deserve your support. You won’t be disappointed. For more information contact Chuni Medeles at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., (cel. 331-098-6246) or Steve Caver at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
MAS
The Music Appreciation Society (MAS Musica) sells season tickets for its promising upcoming season on the Guadalupe Victoria walkway near the Ajijic plaza on weekdays, September 10 through September 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on Sunday, September 9 and Sunday, September 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Charter Club Tours and Diane Pearl Colecciones will also have tickets available for purchase.
Check out the MAS website at www.masajijic.com for the latest updates in ticket sales, upcoming concerts, prices and such.
To the opera
VIVA la Musica continues its Saturday bus trips to Guadalajara’s Teatro Diana for the live streaming of this season’s performances from the New York Metropolitan Opera. The 2012 schedule is:
n October 13: “L’Elisir d’Amore” by Donizetti
n October 27: “Otello” by Verdi
n November 10: “The Tempest” by Thomas Ades
n December 1: “La Clemenza de Tito” by Mozart
n December 8: “Un Ballo en Maschera” by Verdi
n December 15: “Aida” by Verdi
Tickets for VIVA members cost 300 pesos and for non-members are 400 pesos and on sale Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon.
Book-signing
Maria Di Paola will present her new book, “Reflections in Photography,” at a reception and book-signing on Wednesday, September 12, noon at Galeria Di Paola (Colon 11, Ajijic).
A portion of the proceeds from the book sales are earmarked for scholarships of certain students attending the Terra Nova Institute.
September Mexico
Marta and Javier at La Bodega Restaurant (Calle 16 de Septiembre, Ajijic) have planned special entertainment programs for September. There will be country music on Sundays, beginning at 3 p.m., dance classes on Mondays from 3:30 p.m., special shows on Wednesdays in the evening, open mike and jam sessions on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.
On Friday September 7, and Friday, September 21, the famed Los Pios music group from Guadalajara will be La Bodega at 8 p.m. On September 14 and 28, it’ll be Sol y Luna at 8 p.m. Ricardo and Blanca will take over on Saturdays at 8:30 p.m.
Classes
Master potter Frank Howell will offer the first of two fall sessions in beginning and intermediate pottery, including hand-building and wheel-throwing. There will also be an opportunity to do raku after students have produced some bisque ware, for an additional charge. The first six-week session of classes will begin the week of September 10. For further information contact Howell at 765-5221 or visit www.frankhowellpottery.com.
Directors
If you have ever directed a play or have an interest in familiarizing yourself with the process, why not take part in an informational meeting for anyone interested in submitting and directing plays in Lakeside Little Theatre’s 2013-2014 season. The meeting is set for Thursday, September 20, 10 a.m. at the theater. Show up and learn what the guidelines are, what the process is and get dates and deadlines as well as taking advantage of the chance to ask questions and get your submission forms.