The Naked Stage, producers of minimalist play readings for adult theater lovers, will present “Hot Line” by Elaine May and “The Spelling of Coynes by Jules Tosca on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 24, 25 and 26. Collette Clavadetscher is directing.
Roseann Wilshire, Mark Bennett, Howard Feldstein, Zane Pumiglia, Clay McAdam and Don Pruitt appear in “Hot Line.”
The cast of “The Spelling of Coynes” includes Jon DeYoung, Shirley Appelbaum, Joan Lowy Warren, Bob Jones, Barbara Pruitt and Amy Friend.
Curtain time is 4 p.m. and the donation is 80 pesos. The bar opens at 3 p.m. and the box office at 3:15 p.m.
The Naked Stage is located at Rio Bravo 10. To get there, drive west on the Carretera from Ajijic, turn left on Rio Bravo, and drive about two blocks toward the lake. The theater is behind Daniel’s Restaurant. Reservations are a must!
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See upcoming productions, “The Occupant” on June 28, 29 and 30, “Don’t Go Gentle” on July 26, 27 and 28 and “After-Play” on August 23, 24 and 25.
Gallery closes
Local artist Luisa Julian has closed her Galeria Las Flores art gallery located on Morelos in the heart of Ajijic.
Julian, who owned one of the first galleries in Ajijic (more than 30 years ago) is well known for her large and realistic paintings of flowers. She has also been an instructor of painting for many in the Lakeside community.
Don’t worry, Julian isn’t going anywhere. She’ll paint at home and sell her work through another gallery. We’ll let you know where.
Pesos raised
Generous Lakeside residents have donated 101,400 pesos toward the completion of a statue donated to the Ajijic Cultural Center by master sculptor Miguel Miramontes.
Artist Efren Gonzalez, the center’s administrator, says he’s thrilled that he has only 58,600 pesos to go.
The bronze was poured into the lost wax on May 15. Gonzalez says he will continue with his fund-raising efforts in the weeks ahead. Anyone who wishes to contribute to this project can reach him at 766-5381.
Next upon the fund-raising agenda is a “Spectacular Fiesta Mexicana” set for Saturday, June 15 on the Ajijic plaza. The gala event will feature dance troupes Son de Mexico and the new Sones de Ajijic making its debut. Both troupes are directed by Luis Guzman.
There will be a Mexican buffet of pozole, tamales and tostadas and raffles held with the event tickets. The tickets for 300 pesos are available at the Efren Gonzalez Gallery at Marcos Castellanos 7 in Ajijic, La Nueva Posada, Actinver Ajijic and the Ajijic Cultural Center. The ticket entitles the holder to a free margarita.
Art store
The official opening of the art store in the Ajijic Cultural Center and the unveiling of the mural by Juan Navarro will be held on Friday, May 31, 6 p.m. The office has been moved to a spot next to the store to make purchasing easier. The store will feature works in several media by local artists.
If you can’t make it to the opening, regular business hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday.