Book Signing
Ardelle Holden signs books at La Bella Vida Friday, February 3, with live music by Joel Tallboy and Louie Pavo, plus refreshments, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cynthia DuBois will show her new art that day as well.
Art workshops at La Bella Vida include Masks with Melody, where you will create two masks, on Friday, February 10, noon to 3 p.m.
Ken Gosh gives a watercolor workshop on Friday and Saturday, February 24 and 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information and reservations at 376-766-5131 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..
Flamenco
LA Cochera Cultural presents a flamenco presentation Saturday, February 4, 6:30 p.m. Camila Izaguirre and Mario Ruiz dance, Diego “El Sevellano” sings, Fernando Martinez is on guitar and Emilia Galvez plays the cajon. Tickets, 350 pesos, are available at Javier Mina 49 in Ajijic. Reservations: 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..
Concerts in the Park
Steve Balfour’s Concerts in the Park series continues with two upcoming events at the Lake Chapala Society. All performances are double with shows at 2:30 and 5:30 p.m.
• Todd Alsup performs “Freedom: The George Michael experience,” Monday, February 6.
• Debby Holiday presents Queens and Kings of Rock, Sunday, February 26.
Tickets for these shows, 500 pesos for VIP and 350 for general seating, are available at lakechapalasociety.com.
Dance
Rafael Carlin and Contemporary Dance Company present Los Amorosos, Friday, February 10, 7 p.m. at the Lakeside Auditorium.
A project inspired by the poetry of Jaime Sabines, this performance also includes a performance of Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons.”
‘Without a Song’
Local singer Wanda White’s one-woman show will take you on a trip down memory lane on Friday and Saturday, February 10 and 12, 4 p.m. at BRAVO! Theatre.
There will be show tunes, funny songs, sad songs from composers such as Hoagie Carmichael, Jerome Kern, Garth Brooks and Richard Rodgers—tunes that may carry some into their own reverie of eras past. Wanda White hopes to give you an evening of memories - all warm and fuzzy - accompanied by her friends Tim Welch and Susanne Bullock on piano and clarinet.
There will be lavender margaritas (yummy) and a chance to win a 50/50 raffle. Tickets, 400 pesos, are available at Mia’s Boutique, It’s Kinda Bazar and 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..">.
Musical at LLT
Lakeside Little Theatre’s next production is the musical “Side by Side,” which opens February 17 and runs through February 28.
Directed by Ann Swiston,this revue-style extravaganza featuring songs from the musicals Andrew Lloyd Webber, Rogers and Hammerstein and Stephen Sondheim, includes a wide variety of genres, such as ballads, rock ‘n roll, solos, duets, chorus and ensemble numbers.
The production features more than 30 songs, sung by 14 women and 13 men (including three married couples), and live piano accompaniment.
Six Lakeside artists will produce 17 different stage backdrops, including some with three-dimensional effects. A variety of projections will also be displayed.
Dave McIntosh is the assistant director, music direction is by Gary Wayne Young and choreography by Alexis Hoff.