Live Music
• Enjoy a traditional serenata at Chapala’s main plaza, on Sunday, December 1, 7 p.m.
• Codigo Music plays their special blend of country, blues and rock at La Bodega Ajijic, Thursday, December 5, 6 p.m. 100 pesos cover. Reservations: 376-766-1002.
• A tribute to Thelonious Monk by Juan Castañón, Miguel Soto, Milton Bass and Sofía Ramírez is part of the Ajijic Music Sessions on Saturday, December 7, 6 p.m. at Quinta Los Caballos, Camino Real 53 in La Floresta. Tickets, 300 pesos at 331-190-8896.
• Spencer Day will perform “A Swingin’ Christmas, Sinatra for the holidays” at the Lake Chapala Society, Sunday, December 8, 1:30 p.m. Tickets available at the LCS office, open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or at lakechapalasociety.com.
• Zambomba Flamenca, a performance by Sofía Arce, Soleá Gollás, Claudio Gollás and Emilia Gálvez, is scheduled Sunday, December 8, 6 p.m. at La Cochera Cultural, Javier Mina 49 in Ajijic. Tickets at cocheracultural.org
• Las Voces del Lago, directed by Ken Turner and accompanied by Rober Thieme, present a holiday concert of choral music and a festive carol sing, December 12, 13 and 14, 3 p.m. at the Lakeside Presbyterian Church.
• Eleazar “Chuco” Soto Sextet presents “Kind of Blue,” Sunday, December 15, 6 p.m. at La Cochera Cultural. Tickets, 350 pesos, available at cocheracultural.org.
Events
• Laguna Art Auction 2024 will feature works from 30 top local artists, sculptures and photographers. Proceeds go to the artists and Semanario Laguna. The event is on Tuesday, December 3, with viewing at 3 p.m. and the auction at 4 p.m. at La Cochera Cultural, Javier Mina 49 in Ajijic.
• The Nutcracker, with the participation of the Mexico City Ballet and CAADI Youth Ballet, will take the stage at the Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera (CCAR) Saturday, December 7, 6 p.m. Tickets at 331-411-1349.
Workshops
• A ceramics workshop begins Sunday, December 1, noon to 4 p.m. or until your piece is finished. No cost. At the Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera (CCAR).
• An Introduction to Salsa workshop begins Sunday, December 1 and continues for four weeks at the Centro Cultural de Ajijic. Hours: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Information with Ximna Lopez at 333-022-2505. Sponsored by Ocodance.
Artists of Lake Chapala
The next Artists of Lake Chapala meeting is Monday, December 2, beginning at 11 a.m. at La Bodega de Ajijic.
The meeting facilitator will be Anne McFarland. “Anyone interested in sharing their art for the opening is welcome,” the group says. “Please see the sign-in sheet on the back table or message us via our website. We look forward to hearing from you.”
There will be an opening reading and then introductions of new people. (Email addresses should be left with Barbara Logan.)
Election results for the board are as follows: President, Anne McFarland; Vice President, Vonn New; Secretary, Nancy Diamond; Treasurer, Gretchen Johnston; Membership Coordinator, Barbara Logan; Website Manager, Vonn New; Social Media Administrator, Claudia Essenburg.
The Committee Representatives are BJ Hardin (Art Market); Anne McFarland (Bylaws) and Chris Small (Publicity).
These volunteer positions are described in the bylaws.
The meeting will continue with Art Market, membership, publicity and financial reports, and an announcement of art events.
‘Dinner’ at LLT
From December 6 to 15, Lakeside Little Theatre will present the third production of its 60th season, “Dinner,” a dark, satirical thriller depicting a hilarious but ultimately shocking dinner party from hell, written by award-winning playwright Moira Buffini.
“Dinner” premiered two decades ago at the National Theatre in London and was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Comedy. The play offers a unique evening of entertainment, humor and, perhaps, an invitation to examine one’s own self-perception. The Guardian called the work, “Delicious bad-taste comedy.”
Tickets at Lakesidelittletheatre.com.
Celebrate Sinatra’s birthday
Frank Sinatra passed away in 1998, and this year would have marked his 109th birthday, had he lived.
2024 also marks Niños Incapacitados 50th anniversary, making it the oldest charity at Lakeside. Fans of “Ol’ Blue Eyes” won’t want to miss the annual Frank Sinatra fundraiser for Niños Incapacitados, set for Thursday, December 12, 5:30 p.m. at El Bar Co. Tickets, costing 600 pesos, include free entry into a door prize drawing for various prizes, including a bottle of Jack Daniel’s, courtesy of El Bar Co. A Frank Fun Facts trivia contest can also win you prizes.
Elmo James, lead singer for the Traficantes Rock ’n’ Latin band and The Romeos, will command the microphone and sing songs made famous by Sinatra. In between, D.J. Carlos will play more of his songs.
Dinners and drinks can be purchased at the event. El Bar Co. will offer a “Sinatra Special” (Jack Daniels on the rocks), perhaps the singer’s favorite drink, for 100 pesos.
Mix, mingle, eat and drink. Limited food menu, full bar. Tickets available at www.programaninos.com.
All proceeds to to Niños.