Art in the stacks
In case you haven’t noticed, there is an extensive art exhibited mounted in the library of the Lake Chapala Society. Titled “Janice Kimball and the Urzuas,” the show displays several weavings by Teo Urzua, mostly inspired by pre-Hispanic patterns, as well as paintings by Kimball, mostly pertaining to the “Dance of the Old Men” in Michoacan. There are also some new weavings, and a hint of what’s to come by Francisco Urzua, Teo’s son. All of the art pieces are for sale and a 25-percent commission goes to the LCS library. Find prices on the cards and tags with the art work. This exhibit is up until April 15.
You can see more of Kimball’s and Urzua’s works and watch Teo and Francisco create original tapestries at their colonial looms. The Aztec Studio is located at Carretera Pte. 232 in Rancho del Oro in west Ajijic. Take the Danza del Sol exit and make an immediate left on the service road.
The studio is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday.
VIVA trip
There are a number of seats still available for VIVA la Musica’s fabulous trip to see the opera “Armida,” with Rene Fleming, simulcast from the New York Metropolitan Opera, and to take in all of the wonders of colonial Zacatecas, plus a day to visit Jerez.
The trip, from April 30 to May 4, includes various special events, daily tours and three nights’ accommodation in Zacatecas and one night in Jerez at four-star hotels with breakfast.
The cost for VIVA members is 4,350 pesos per person, and 4,550 pesos for non-members, with a single supplement charge of only 1,000 pesos. The complete itinerary is available from Grupo Turquesa and reservations can be made by calling 766-5435. A 2,000-peso deposit must be paid by March 24, with the remaining balance due on March 31.
An English-speaking guide will be provided throughout the trip.
On the plaza
The Ajijic Society of the Arts (ASA) will be out in force on the Ajijic plaza Sunday, March 21, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by and have a gander at the high quality paintings, jewelry, clothing, photography, sculpture and more. ASA meets the first Monday of each month, 10 a.m. at Hotel La Nueva Posada. All are welcome.
New spot
Crooner Bill Vincent will be performing at Mis Amigos, the new restaurant in El Chante, beginning March 19 from 6-9 p.m. Mis Amigos is located at the last El Chante sign on the Carretera, right next to the Casa de Marina Spa and Hotel. The address is Carretera a Jocotepec 40B. Reservations are recommended. Call (387) 763-0973.
ACA foods
Wendee Hill and Marie Pruden of Asociacion Comunitario Autosuficiencia (ACA) want to thank everyone who made their recent Food Extravaganza such a success. They are especially grateful to Alex Sygroi, Greg Colliard, Carlos Pantoja, Barbara Passerelli, Peter Barker and Casa Noble. A lot of great tastes and information were shared. Encouraged by its success, the pair will host another Slow Cook Food Extravaganza in the fall.
“Slow Food” will be one of the topics featured at the Tuesday Eco Talks at the Lake Chapala Society in September. ACA’s food market and Abastos tours will continue through the summer. Email acacentroecologico@gmail.com for more information or to be added to ACA’s mailing list.
The Greeks
Local artist Dimitar Krustev presents the second of five “Art through the Ages” illustrated lectures at the Lake Chapala Society Sala on Thursday, March 25, noon to 1 p.m. The subject will be “The Art of Greece.”
The lectures are appropriate for all artists, either beginners or advanced. You can also see Krustev present his “Let’s Talk Art” discussion group every Monday from 10-11 a.m. at David’s Café located on Hidalgo, one-half block west of Colon.
Wacky Wednesdays
Don’t miss an opportunity to liven up your week with the antics of The Spanish Imposition improvisational comedy group on March 24 and 31 at the Pocket Theater of Sol y Luna, Rio Bravo 10 in Ajijic. Tickets are 150 pesos and available from cast members, at Centro Sol y Luna and Diane Pearl Colecciones. Better hurry. Space is limited.
Sculpture
Learn the rudiments of clay sculpture with two classes of three hours each on Mondays given by Carmen Avalos, and two sessions of three hours each on Wednesdays by Carlos Real Ramos. Call Rainer for details at 045-331-283-3206 or email rainerint@prodigy.net.mx.
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