Jewish film
The Lake Chapala Jewish Congregation is presenting a Jewish Mini Film Festival over three Sundays, starting 3 p.m. on each day. The films have a Jewish theme or content that will be interesting and maybe a little provocative. The first film, to be shown on Sunday, February 21, is “The Lemon Tree,” a positive and personal Israeli film that offers an understated and thought-provoking vision of the West Bank troubles. The second film, on Sunday, March 14, is “The Outside Chance of Maximilian Glick,” the story of a young Jewish adolescent from Manitoba, Canada in the ‘50s, with an overbearing family. The final film, on Sunday, March 21, is “El Brindis,” about a young female photographer who hardly knows her Chilean father, but decides to travel to Chile to meet him and finds love and sadness.
A three-film pass costs 100 pesos, or an individual ticket is 40 pesos at the door. Congregation member tickets are free. Popcorn and beverages will be available. The Congregation Center is located at Sta. Margarita 113 in Riberas del Pilar. Call 766-5441 for more information.
Instruments
Ajijic Rotarians gathered for a private ceremony on February 11 as two musical instruments were handed over to the Golden Strings program. Lakeside residents Loren and Wendy Hamblin, originally from Regina, Canada, donated an alto saxophone and a clarinet in memory of their two daughters. The instruments had not been used for more than 18 years and were still in perfect condition.
Golden Strings now has 40 students and former students playing professionally. The goal is to hold three concerts a year. As Golden Strings grows, more instruments are needed.
For more information about Golden Strings, contact Marvin Harthcock at (376) 763-5093. Donations of musical instruments (or cash for the purchase of them) will be greatly appreciated.
Garden show
Local artist Javier Zaragoza hosts an exhibition of his work at his Ajijic residence on Friday, March 5, 3-7 p.m. The event, “Beauty in Form and Color,” will feature live music and cocktails. The address is Ocampo 141, just one block west of the Six Corners tree. The telephone number is 766-0573.
El Gallo
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 19, 20 and 21, Ken Gosh will open his El Gallo Gallery at Calle Guadalupe Victoria 30 for an exhibition featuring the work of several of his students. Participating artists are Linda Shaffner, Diane Brisse, Varn, Lyndeen Knapp, Wanda Cowilshaw, Rick Cowlishaw, Margaret Dixon, Dan Williams, Kathy Fallon, Gravy Graves and Dona Johnson. The doors will be open from noon to 4 p.m.
ASA
The Ajijic Society of the Arts (ASA) will be on the Ajijic Plaza Sunday, February 21, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for their monthly show. Participating artists will be Audrey Roseman, Susy Wright, Julie Hansley, Diane Roux, Gwynne Lott, Lea Ament, Gravy Graves, Gay Westmoreland, Anthony F. Klama, Yvonne Konty, Jimmie Tomlinson, Barbara Passarello, Jeanne Tulloch, Debra Fry, Mimi Gula, Lauri Jenson and Norm Tihor.
Gonzalez
Efren Gonzalez opens his Efren Gonzalez Art Center at Marcos Castellanos 7 in Ajijic for a showing of his work on Saturday, February 20. The exhibit will coincide with the opening of Yvette Chaussee Clevish’s new gallery space in the building on the same day from 3-6 p.m. Clevish will display her watercolor and pastel paintings of horses, cowboys, kids, cats and other favorites. Look for her upstairs at the Efren Gonzalez Art Center.
VIVA
VIVA la Musica! is planning a trip to Zacatecas for the opera “Armida” from April 30 to May 4. They have planned a fantastic schedule with stays at great hotels, meals at interesting restaurants, down time for shopping and such and lots of sightseeing. Contact Grupo Turquesa at Guadalupe Victoria 101-G or phone 766-5435 for prices and particulars. The deadline for sign up is March 6.
Cline raffle
An interesting addition to the reprise of the Patsy Cline “Always” show will be a raffle for an authentic Cline poster autographed by the country singer. The show features Patteye Simpson as Cline, Timothy G. Ruff Welch as Tim Bob and Jayme Littlejohn as Louise. Shows are February 22, 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Sol y Luna. Tickets and more information at mxpatsy@gmail.com.
Fashions
Cece Girling, the force behind the Red Cross Fashion show coming up on March 19, has arranged for ten up and coming young Mexican designers to show their work during the cocktail hour before lunch. It’ll be lots of fun because besides a panel of judges to decide on the best of the new designs, the audience will get to vote too.
Tickets for the Fashion Show are on sale now at the Lake Chapala Society Tickets, Etc. booth.
CASA
The Culinary Arts Society of Ajijic honored its top culinary winners of the past year at its annual February banquet. Three members were recognized and given the group’s highest award – the BING. Winners were Joe DeLeon, Karen Rowell and Monica Malloy, who garnered the award for winning three first places for their dishes during competitions last year. Other awards were given for second and third places and People’s Choice winners.
Each month, members may participate by presenting their best dishes in two categories where they are judged and rated as to taste and presentation. All who would like to join and learn more about good food are encouraged to call Patrick Winn at 766-4842.
Funny good-bye
Lakeside funny lady Shirley Haverland is moving back to the United States. Before she goes, she’ll give us one last show. The new show (with new material) is called “Comedy in Concert” and is scheduled March 10, 12, 16 and 18 at Hotel La Nueva Posada at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are 100 pesos and are on sale now at the hotel front desk and at Suzy’s Consignment shop, or by calling Haverland at 766-1853.
Haverland has given more than 100 performances at Lakeside in the last 15 years. She says: “I’m going back to the States. My family is there but I’m going anyway.” Get your tickets now. We all need a good laugh.
Dancers
The Ballet Folklorico group “Son de Mexico” from San Juan Cosala presents the program “Sones de Blas Galindo y Nacionalismo Mexicano” on Saturday, February 27, 6 p.m. at Auditorio de la Ribera del Lago. Entrance is 120 pesos.
Dance, dance, dance
La Bodega Restaurant at Calle 16 de Septiembre 124 is holding a dance competition Friday, February 26, 7:30 p.m. Dancers must compete in Cumbia, Danzon, Salsa and Rock n’ Roll genres. Judges are dance instructors from Guadalajara and audience members can purchase votes at one peso apiece. Contest entry is 100 pesos and competitors must reserve spots in advance. Call 766-1002.
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