Turning Pointe Project
The Lakeside dance community proudly sponsors the Turning Pointe Project, which helps provide dance classes, shoes, and attire to children who might otherwise not have the opportunity to participate in the arts. Proceeds from adult dance classes go directly to supporting this important initiative, ensuring that more young people can experience the joy of dance.
Members of the Turning Pointe Project presented a 20,000-peso donation to support the Hernandez Corps de Ballet Summer Intensive Dance Program, which will ensure more talented dancers get to take classes this summer from world-renowned teachers.
At the ceremony were (L-R) Roy Haynes, Laura Elena (director of Hernández Dancers), Tanya Beede, Alexis Hoff, Bryn Dixon, Robert Fineman, Barbara Bourdin and Gregg Weiler.
A Family Affair
“It’s a Family Affair,” a new exhibition opening Friday, July 11, 4 to 6 p.m. at Casa del Sol Inn, will highlight the works of Jesús López Vega, his son Jesús Eduardo, his daughter Rosario and his brother, Antonio.
Live Music
FRIDAY
• Los Pretty Boyz rock on at the Iron Horse in Riberas del Pilar, 7 p.m.
SATURDAY
• Las Divas Divinas sing Broadway, jazz, pop and Bossa Nova, 6 to 8 p.m. at La Estacion in Riberas del Pilar. Cover 50 pesos. RSVP: 332-623-9841.
COMING SOON
• Eliazar Soto performs with Gil Rios, Guillermo Nuñez and Alvaro Martinez Thursday, July 17, 7:30 p.m. at La Puerta Azul, Carretera Ote. 57 in Ajijic. Entry 200 pesos. Reservations: 331-978-0196.
• Mariana Vigueras performs at a dinner show, Saturday, July 19, 6 p.m. at La Bodega. Reservations: 376-766-1002.
• Opera del Lago presents its inaugural project, “Beloved Opera Duets,” Thursday, July 31 and Sunday, August 3, 4 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. Sopranos Margaret Stricklett and Janeene Williams, accompanied by pianist Robert Thieme and narrator Michael Atkinson, will bring opera duets from nine famous operas to life. Beloved Opera Duets will highlight pieces written specifically for two women. The program includes beloved pieces from operas such as “Flower Duet” from Lakmé, “Mira o Norma” from Norma, “Aber der Richtige” from Arabella, and “Ah Guarda Sorella” from Così fan Tutte, and more. Tickets, 350 pesos, can be reserved at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at the door.
Auditions
Lakeside Little Theatre will hold auditions for the lead role in the play “The Father,” Friday, and Saturday, July 25 and 26, 10 a.m. (with registration at 9:30 a.m.). The play will be staged from January 16 to 25, 2026.
Written by French playwright Florian Zeller, “The Father” depicts the struggles of an aging André and his daughter, Anne, as he descends into dementia. The play premiered in 2012 and won the 2014 Moliére Award for Best Play. Anthony Hopkins won an Oscar for his portrayal of André in the 2021 movie.
Those interested in auditioning for the demanding lead role can request scripts and audition information 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.. Auditions for other roles will take place September 25 and 26.
Classes
Charlsie Kelly’s six-week papier maché classes at Diane Pearl Gallery and Arte Workshop Center (Santa Margarita 23 in Riberas del Pilar) begin on Thursday, July 31, 1 to 4 p.m.
Kelly will also begin watercolor two sessions of six-week classes July 29, noon to 2 p.m. and July 30, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Art Connection’s new address, Independencia 153D in San Antonio, just around the corner from SuperLake.
To register for either class, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 331-363-2679.