Artists connect
New York author Anita Anburajan and Boston fabric developer and fashion designer Christian Restrepo will be the featured creatives at the Artists Together salon series, Friday, July 12, 4 to 6 p.m. at 360XQ Summer House at Constitucion 94A in Ajijic. Beverages will be served. Information at 331-157-2300.
Exhibits
• An exhibit of old photographs of San Antonio Tlayacapan’s principal families will be held at the Community Museum, Sunday, July 14, 2 p.m. Mariachi Real Axixic and Astro Norteño will perform on the Malecon.
• Acrónico, The Language of the Stones, by Rigoberto Navarro, opens Saturday, July 20 at the Centro Cultural Ajijic.
Jazz
Black Sapphire Jazz gives a free concert, Friday, July 12, 6 p.m. at the Centro Cultural Gonzalez Gallo in Chapala.
Zarzuela
An afternoon of voice and piano featuring Zarzuela operettas and more, with Victor Valdes, Guadalupe Blanco and Cesar Castro, Saturday, July 13, 2 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Calle San Lucas 19 in Riberas del Pilar. Tickets, 300 pesos, at Mia’s Boutique and Todo Bueno Bazaar.
Bolero and Jazz
Cochera Cultural will host Bolero Beats and Jazzy Treats, a tribute to our musical heritage, Sunday, July 14, 6:30 p.m. with Ari Loyola, Ross Hubbell, Isabel Angulo, Gil Rios and Chuco Soto. Tickets are 350 pesos 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..
Art Auction
Efren Gonzalez presents a Summer Art Auction of oils, acrylics, watercolors and more, by several artists, Thursday, July 18, 4 p.m. on the Ajijic Plaza. Refreshing drinks will be served.
Cuban Dancing
La Estacion in Riberas del Pilar hosts Victor Valez and Tito Gonzales in a Havana Cuba Party, Thursday, July 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cover 150 pesos. Reservations: 332-623-9841.
Artists Expo in GDL
An artists’ expo in Guadalajara’s Parque Metropolitano on October 19 and 20 will promote foreign artists (and waive the 1,500-peso entrance fee). Looking for ten artists in all mediums. Contact local artists Araceli Kopiloff or Lucy Gonzalez Martinez for more information. Also see parquemetropolitano.com.mx.
Kid Stuff
• The LCS Summer Art Camp (July 29 to August 2, from 10 a.m. to noon) is for children from 4 to 16 years of age. To register, visit the Children’s Art Program, Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon; visit the LCS Education Department, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; or send an email to 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..
• Operation Feed is holding an Children’s Summer Art Camp in San Juan Cosala, August 12 to 15. 9 a.m. to noon. They need your help teaching kids to draw or craft. Contact Sergio Suarez 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..