Little Theatre
Nobel Prize-winning author Harold Pinter’s “Betrayal” will open at the Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) on November 7. The intense drama about adultery and lies and the misremembered memories of love is directed by Neal Checkoway. “The story is told backwards and as we move into the past the audience is aware of what will happen and knows more than do the characters themselves,” says Checkoway. “In typical Pinter style, what is unsaid is often more significant than what is actually spoken.”
The play stars veteran Dave McIntosh as the husband and introduces two newcomers to the LLT stage – Jacinta Stringer as his cheating wife, Emma, and Richard Varney as his best friend and Emma’s lover. Geoff Long features as an Italian waiter.
This fascinating play runs through November 16, except on Monday, November 10 when the theater is closed. Tickets are 225 pesos and available during theatre box office hours: 10 a.m. to noon every day except Sunday beginning November 5, and one hour before each performance. Reserve tickets by calling the box office at (376) 766-0954 or 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..">.
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ASA
“I use any material that will render a three-dimensional form,” says fiber artist Jan Steinbright. “Everything is fair game in my hands.”
Steinbright’s presentation for the Monday November 3, 10 a.m. meeting of the Ajijic Society of the Arts (ASA) is entitled “A Tisket, A Tasket; Not An Ordinary Basket.” During the meeting at La Bodega, she’ll discuss the local materials she gathers with her Adobe Studio basketry students at Adobe Studio.
A working artist, student, and teacher for over 40 years, Steinbright holds a BFA in sculpture. The main body of her work is in soft sculpture, including basketry. For two and one half years she has been director of Adobe Studio where she teaches basketry with locally gathered materials. She delves into a wide range of materials and media for her baskets including woven fabric, fish skin, wasp paper, handmade paper, metal wire, gourds, yarn, bark, and the plants and natural fibers found in the Lake Chapala region.
Steinbright will talk about the work being produced in the studio, including her own, during the ASA presentation. She’ll offer insights into the natural materials available in this area that can be worked into the art of basketry and share imagery of the very innovative, contemporary work being done world-wide in a variety of materials.
60th Anniversary Exhibit
The reception and inauguration of the 60th anniversary exhibition of the Lake Chapala Society Children’s Art Program is slated for Sunday, October 26, 3 p.m. at the Ajijic Cultural Center.
The exhibit will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Monday to Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
The Children’s Art Program started in 1954 when travel writer Neill James hired a tutor to work with area children. Those children who completed their studies were allowed to draw and paint as a reward. Many of lakeside’s best-known artists were involved in the program and are part of today’s legacy of the program.
Special guests at the reception will be Judy Boyd and Lizz Drummond, daughters of long-time art program volunteer instructor Mildred Boyd. Other former and current volunteers will also be present.
The exhibition is a collection of children’s art from the six decades of the program and includes a retrospective featuring the work of more than a dozen legacy artists. They will be on hand at the opening, to visit with attendees and display and sell their latest work. These artists are: José Abarca, Antonio Cardenas, Efren Gonzalez, Ricardo Gonzalez, Antonio Lopéz Vega, Jesús Lopéz Vega, Bruno Mariscal, Juan Navarro, Juan Olivarez, Lucia Padilla, Daniel Palma, Javier Ramos, Victor Romero and Javier Zaragoza.
Writers’ Luncheon
Local author Paul Scanlon will be featured at a Meet the Writers Luncheon on Wednesday, October 29, at Oasis Cloud in Riberas del Pilar. Dr. Scanlon will discuss and read passages from his recent historical fiction novel, “Memoirs of the German Princess.”
The book is a riveting account of Mary Carlton, a self-proclaimed mid-1500s German princess (who is considered the first British feminist). Scanlon’s exhaustive research allows him to tell the colorful Carlton’s turbulent story and escapades with vivid descriptions.
The event begins with a social time at 11:30 a.m., followed by readings from the book by Dr. Scanlon at noon. A no-host luncheon at 80 pesos will be served from 12:45 to 2 p.m. Guests must RSVP and preorder the lunch entrée by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling (376) 765-3516. The book can be purchased at the event or ordered through amazon.com.
Day of the Dead
The staff of La Bella Vida will create a traditional altar for the Day of the Dead on Saturday, November 1. A ceremony honoring the dead will be held at 4 p.m.
Lakeside artist Linzy is opening an exhibit on Friday, November 7 in the garden of La Bella Vida. Refreshments will be served from 3 to 6 p.m. La Bella Vida is at Constitucion 6 in Ajijic. Call (376) 766-5131.
Underwater Photos
An exhibit of underwater photography by Citlali Chalvignac opens Saturday, November 1 at La Cevicheria, Morales 12B in Ajijic. The photographer reports that she is dedicating the exhibition to those ephemeral moments of capture, when we connect with the true divine, mystical and unknown essence.
Opera Buses
Viva la Musica will sponsor buses to Guadalajara for this season’s two live opera performances with the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra. The operas are “Carmen” on Sunday, November 16 and “L`Elisir D’Amore” on Sunday, November 30.
The buses depart at 4:30 p.m. east of Farmacia Guadalajara in Ajijic. Tickets cost 750 pesos for Viva members, 850 for non-members, and are obtainable at the Lake Chapala Society on Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon, or by calling Marshal Krantz at (376) 766-2834 or Ingrid Goodridge at (33) 1443-6837.
Potter and art instructor Joe Smith is introducing a new concept for adult residents of all skill levels to experience working with clay. Each month they will work on a different project, beginning with examples and a brief introduction to the techniques.Clay and Cocktails
At the first of his monthly events, held on Thursday, November 6 from 6 to 8 p.m., attendees will be invited to pull up a stool, grab a libation and some clay and experience a unique evening of ceramics and socializing. The fee, including all materials (and the beverages), is 260 pesos per person. Those who wish to attend the evening at the Casa de Ceramica must preregister by emailing 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..">.