Bravo!
An encore production of “I, Claudia,” starring Jayme Littlejohn in a one-woman show playing four different characters, is on at the Bravo Theatre, Saturday, March 3, 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Sunday, March 4, 4 p.m.
It is a touching and funny look at a pre-adolescent’s view and experience of life and family that reminds us of our youth (and how lucky we are to be past it!). This encore is directed by David Wharff. Reserve 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..
Kim Kazma
Kim Kuzma, an award-winning recording artist and vocalist from British Columbia with more than a decade performing on stages in Puerto Vallarta, brings her new show, “Evolution,” to the Auditorio de la Ribera Saturday, March 3, with shows at 3 and 7 p.m.
Joining Kazuma are accomplished guitarists Eduardo Leon and Fernando Gonzalez.
Evolution will feature music and composers that influenced Kazuma while growing up, including tunes by Shirley Bassey, Michel Legrand, Celine Dion, Edith Piaf and more, all performed with a Latin twist.
Tickets can be purchased at Jose Melendrez in the Ajijic plaza, Diane Pearl and The Dildoria. Group reservations can be made 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..
Digital art
Digital works from four artists will be highlighted at a new show opening Saturday, March 3, 3:30-6:30 p.m. at Galeria Di Paola (Colon 11, Ajijic). The exhibit features the work of Joyce Wycoff, Steve Klarer, Marge Ellsworth and Maria Di Paola, who will all be present at the opening. Refreshments will be served. The show runs through Tuesday, April 3.
LLT Live
Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” is next up at the Lakeside Little Theatre’s National Theatre Live screening.
Imelda Staunton, Conleth Hill, Luke Treadaway and Imogen Poots are cast in James Macdonald’s new production of this landmark play. Show times are Saturday, March 3, and Sunday, March 4, 3 p.m. Tickets, 250 pesos, are available at the LLT box office Wednesday and Thursday, 10 am. to noon.
Arts Society
Encaustic 3D artist Steve Weckel will be the speaker at the next meeting of the Ajijic Society of the Arts, Monday, March 5 at La Bodega Restaurant in Ajijic. Coffee is on at 9:30 a.m., the meeting begins at 10 a.m. and the speaker takes the floor at 10:30 a.m.
Puppetry magic
The Famous PEOPLE Players from Toronto present their first ever shows in Mexico at the Auditorio de la Ribera Tuesday, March 6 and Wednesday, March 7.
This non-profit theater company uses black light imagery, with life-size puppets. The show is an extraordinary combination of colors, music, choreography and movement, all performed by artists with developmental disabilities.
Tickets, 350 and 400 pesos, for the two 7:30 p.m. performances are on sale at the Auditorio box office. All net proceeds from the performances will be donated to The School for Special Children.
Lake Chapala Chorale
Check out some of the local talent at the Lake Chapala Chorale’s new “Singing on a Star,” a special dinner show featuring a collection of two dozen blockbuster Broadway hits.
The popular performance group reprises some of the favorites from last fall’s sold-out shows at La Bodega, and brings in many more top Broadway hits. “Musical appetizers” accompany the meal, performed by wandering a cappella troubadours before the two-act show.
Show dates are March 9, 11, 16 or 18 at La Bodega de Ajijic. Advance tickets, 300 pesos, including both dinner and the show, are available at Diane Pearl.
“We’re not just a choir, we’re an event!” says director Cindy Paul.
Trips to the opera
Viva La Musica! continues bus trips to see live opera telecasts from the New York Met at the Teatro Diana in Guadalajara.
Trips to the opera are 450 pesos (550 for non-members), available at LCS ticket booth Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to noon, or by calling Rosemary Keeling 766-1801.
Saturday, March 10: “Semiramide” by Rossini. This masterpiece of dazzling vocal fireworks stars Angela Meade as Semiramide, Elizabeth DeShong as Arsace, and acclaimed Mexican tenor Javier Camarena. The show runs four hours. The bus departs at 10:30 a.m. for the noon show.
Folk dance
The Ballet Folclorico Ixtlahuacan performs at the Auditorio de la Ribera Sunday, March 11, noon. Tickets, 150 and 200 pesos, are available at Superlake, Diane Pearl and Pancho’s Deli (next to Barco).
Zarzuela
Mexico City tenor Ricardo Calderon, winner of several national awards, brings a selection of composers from Spain, in his Bravissimo! series concert, “Con amores ... a España” (With love ... to Spain) at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Sunday, March 18, 6 p.m..
The concert will take the audience on a journey through the vast history of Spanish music, including zarzuela songs and romances, written by composers such as Falla, Turina, Obradors, Serrano, Guerrero, Chapí and Giménez, among others.
Calderon has sung throughout Mexico under the baton of many of top symphony conductors, including Placido Domingo, Hector Guzman, Francisco Orozco, Nestor Andrenacci and Scott Dunn. He has participated in dozens of operas and concerts. Timothy G. Ruff Welch is the collaborative pianist for this concert.
Tickets, 300 pesos, are available at Diane Pearl, Mia’s Boutique or 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..
Theater at LCS
Potter Productions reprises its first offering, “Love, Loss and What I Wore,” Sunday, March 18 and Sunday, March 25, 3 p.m., at the Lake Chapala Society.
This work, written by Nora and Delia Ephron (creators of “Sleepless in Seattle,” “When Harry Met Sally,” “You’ve Got Mail”), is back by popular demand with its original director Rosann Balbontin, and cast Phyllis Silverman, Maryanne Gibbard, Roseann Wilshere, Sue Quiriconi and Anne Drake.
Based on the book by Ilene Beckerman, “Love, Loss and What I Wore” is a fast-paced scrapbook of stories about unfortunate prom dresses, the traumatic lighting in fitting rooms, high heels, short skirts and the existential state of having nothing to wear. Accessorizing these comical and poignant tales are the mothers who disapprove, the men who disappear, and the sisters who’ve got your back.
LCS’ doors open at 2 p.m. Use the side entrance (same as for Open Circle). Admission is 100 pesos. Liquid refreshments and snacks are available. Email your reservation requests to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and include your preferred date and number in your party.
Painting workshop
Efren Gonzalez will hold his last paining workshop of the season, Monday to Thursday, March 19-22. One painting will be done each day. All materials are included. Call 331-703-3942 for more information.
Jeffery Straker
Canadian singing sensation Jeffery Straker returns to Ajijic, Wednesday, March 21 for two shows at the Auditorio de la Ribera. He will perform originals and classic covers from Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Carole King, Elton John, Billy Joel and others. Tickets from Diane Pearl, Jose Melendrez and Wildes, or by email 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.. Show times are 3 and 7 p.m.
Painting Guild
The opening reception for the Lake Chapala Paining Guild will be Friday, March 23, 5-7 p.m. at Gallery Calli, Ocampo 30 in Ajijic. For details, contact 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..