Theater options
• Join Bare Stage Theatre to celebrate the end of the year with “The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays!” There are still a few seats left for the Sunday, December 31, 4 p.m. show.
It’s a dark and stormy night – specifically Christmas Eve,1936. The world’s foremost portrayer of Sherlock Holmes, William Gillette, has invited the cast of his latest play, a notorious theater critic and his mother to his newly completed “castle” for the holidays. A murder occurs and, amidst all the revelry and confusion, a bumbling, yet sincere police inspector rings the doorbell … and the game’s afoot!
Written by veteran playwright, Ken Ludwig, (who also wrote “Murder on the Orient Express”), “The Game’s Afoot” will have you not only trying to figure out who-done-it, but also rolling in the aisles.
Roseann Wilshere directs the cast, which includes Deborah Kloegman, Roxanne Rosenblatt, Paul Kloegman, Linda Goman, Greg Custer, Donna Burroughs, Brian Kaulback, and Kathleen Morris.
Shows on Friday, December 29 and Saturday, December 30 are sold out but there are still some seats available for Sunday, December 31. Tickets, 200 pesos, can be reserved 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..
• Lakeside Little Theatre’s next production is the musical “Jesus Christ Superstar,” which runs January 26 though February 6. Directors Ann Swiston and Dave McIntosh are abetted by Music Director Gary Wayne Young and choreographer Roy Haynes. The music is by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. There’s already a wait list to see the show. To find out more 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..
• BRAVO! Theatre is rehearsing for Lucy Kirkwood’s “The Children,” with show dates January 27, 28, February 2, 3 and 4 at 4 p.m. and evening shows at 7 p.m. on January 29, 30 and February 1.
The play focuses on three friends who get together to reminisce about when were part of a team of nuclear scientists at a nearby plant that had a meltdown.
“The Children” is directed by Bernadette Jones, with a cast of Kathleen Carlson, Deborah Kloegmand and Paul Kloegman. Tickets, 400 pesos, are available at Kinda Bazar, 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..
Exhibits
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“Encaustic Art,” colorful work by local artist Rick Present, is up through January 10 at the new Garden of Dreams Art Gallery. Constitucion 105 in Ajijic.
• A new gallery has opened above Pancho’s Market at La Estacion Pizza and Bakery in Riberas del Pilar. Now on display is art from Ruth Casanova and Heide Teichmann.
• Vladimer Cora and Daniel Palma are exhibiting in Gallo Gallery in Riberas del Pilar.
Live Music
Saturday, December 30
• Soul Sacrafice tribute to Santana, at El BarCo, 3 p.m.
• Arne and friends at Koko’s Chillin’ Roof, Carretera Oriente 25, Ajijic, 6 to 8 p.m.
• Paco Casas, 6:30 p.m. and Cosmic Marbles, 8:30 p.m. at Pasta Trenta.
• Traficantes Rock n Latin, 7 p.m. at Scallions Ajijic Bistro.
• Black Sapphire Jazz Sounds, 8 p.m. at Café La Seranata.
• The Frogs cover band, 9 p.m. at Camaleon Bar.
Sunday, December 31
• Gary Lanz Band, 8 p.m. at Scallion’s New Year’s Eve dinner, (690 pesos). Reservations: 376-766-2301.
• Tekila Blues & Roll, 8 p.m. at El BarCo. (250 pesos cover). Reservations: 376-766-0452.
• Jonathan Guzman, 8 p.m. at Adelita Bar and Grill (150 pesos cover). Reservations: 376-766-0097.
• Old Souls Band, 9 p.m. at Los Compadres Ajijic, Constitucion 32. Reservations: 331-327-5454.
• Ricardo and Blanca, 9 p.m. at La Bodega (750 pesos dinner and show) Reservations: 376-766-1002.
• Tommy Banks, Juan Castañon and Freddy Adrian, 9 p.m. at D’Shanti. Reservations: 376-766-5792.
Later This Month
• La Cochera Cultural has two concerts planned for the next month, one featuring jazz and the other showcasing flamenco. January 14, they offer an evening of jazz featuring the magic of an exceptional ensemble composed of guitar, saxophone, double bass, and drums. Then, on January 21, immerse yourself in the passion of flamenco with their first “tablao.” More information next week. Reservations 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..
• Concerts in the Park will present two concerts in January at the Lake Chapala Society: I Will Always Love You with Diana Villamonte with the Star Boys, Sunday, January 21, 6 p.m. and Ada Vox from American Idol, Sunday, January 28, 5:30 p.m. Tickets, 500 pesos VIP and 350 pesos general seating, are available from the LCS office or via lakechapalasociety.com.
• Stan Foster presents a tribute to Neil Diamond on his 83 birthday, A Diamond Evening, at Las Palmas Restaurant, on the Libramiento, Wednesday, January 24, 6:30 p.m. Doors open 5 p.m., Tickets, 150 pesos, available at Las Palmas.
• Trialogo performs a concert titled “Scenic Sounds, Vibrant Universes” at the Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera Saturday, January 27, 6:30 p.m. Special artists joining Sophia Ramirez on piano and Eleazar Soto on sax are violinist Alex Fernandez and trumpeter Arne Wernink. Tickets, 200 pesos presale and 220 pesos at the door, are available at the auditorium box office Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and at voyalteatro.com.
Art in the Garden
An Art in the Garden show with more than 70 artists and craftspeople, is Saturday, January 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the gardens of the Lake Chapala Society. Free admission.