Arts and entertainment news and events from Lake Chapala.
Accent
Don’t miss the opening of the new Accent! home decorating store on Sunday, August 1, 3-6 p.m. in Plaza La Huerta. Besides her own artistic creations, owner Jackie Thompson will feature work by Deena Hafker, Ken Gosh, Gwynne Lott, Mario Robles, Ana Romo, Jaime Barbiery, Dona Johnson, Martha Beyer and Efren Gonzalez, among others. For more information contact Thompson at (045) 331-248-4865.
CASA
The Culinary Arts Society of Ajijic (CASA) featured fish and seafood and complimentary side dishes at its July meeting. Members have a choice of presentation in one of the two categories at each monthly meeting. The dishes are then judged by professionals, who make decisions based on taste and presentation while other members choose the People’s Choice awards and enjoy speakers specializing in the food genre.
CASA President Patrick Winn introduced the meeting’s speaker, Chef David Abadia, owner of Tabarka Restaurant in Ajijic and in Guadalajara. Originally from Spain, where he learned to cook paella in the traditional manner, Abadia worked in Madrid and Mexico City. He then opened paella restaurants in Melbourne and Tokyo before moving to Guadalajara and opening a restaurant with his own particular fusion of traditional paella and fresh game fish.
While Abadia explained seafood preparation and treated CASA members to his paella, judges Preston Whitford, Terry Keleher and Jim Higgins decided on the winners for July.
Pat Carroll took first place in the Fish and Seafood category with his baked coconut shrimp with orange marmalade sauce. Karen Rowell came in second for her Vermouth Poached Wild Salmon with Basil Chive Mayonnaise and Sally Myers, a first-time competitor, won third place for her Seafood Napolitano.
Susan Hood took the first place in the Complimentary Side Dish category for her Jicama and Peanut Slaw, while Cheryl Davis won second place for her Roasted Garlic Custards with Green Onion Coulis. Long-time CASA member Hazel Tash placed third for her Tropical Potatoes.
People’s Choice Awards went to Karen Rowell and Cheryl Davis.
All who would like to join in learning about, preparing and enjoying good food are encouraged to call Patrick Winn at (376) 766-4842.
Getting naked
The Naked Stage presents a reading of the play “Night, Mother” at the Pocket Theatre at the Sol y Luna Institute, Rio Bravo 10A on August 13, 14 and 15.
The play is written by Marsha Norman and the reading is directed by Jeritza McCarter. It features Marian Wellman and Betty Lloyd Robinson. The narrator will be Mike McCrath. Make reservations and purchase tickets by calling (376) 766-2044 or email thenakedstagegroup@gmail.com. The donation is 70 pesos.
This production is not appropriate for children.
Cordero on the tube
A scheduling mix-up last week required local crooner/rocker Dan Cordero to shift his television performance to this week. The spotlight will be on “Inver TV” broadcast on Televisa GDL on Saturday, July 31, 6:30 p.m.
The show can be seen on Telecable Basic Cable Channel 6, on Telecable Digital Channel 104 and on SKY Channel 144. So if you thought you missed it last week, here’s your chance to see one of our local musicians hitting the big time.
Make up
The Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) is offering a free Theater Hair and Makeup Seminar Wednesday, August 4, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the theater. Anyone with experience or an interest in learning the techniques of theatrical hair-dos and make-up should show up. It’ll be fun!
Season ticket correction
The Lakeside Little Theatre holds season ticket sales for its 2010-2011 season on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 14 and 15, beginning at 10 a.m. LLT presentations for its 46th season are “Our Lady of the Tortilla,” “Blithe Spirit,” “Lend Me a Tenor,” “Tribute,” “The Pajama Game” and “The Foreigner.” Season tickets will sell for 800 pesos (includes LLT membership). Tickets to individual plays will be 150 pesos. LLT has kept the prices at the same level for at least two years. It’s one of the best entertainment deals at Lakeside.
VIVA
Next up for VIVA is what promises to be another triumph, with cellist Issac Ramirez and pianist Andres Sarre on Thursday, August 19, 7:30 p.m. at Auditorio de la Ribera del Lago. Tickets are on sale at the Lake Chapala Society (LCS) Tickets, Etc. booth for 250 pesos for VIVA members and 300 pesos for non-members, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to noon.
Ranchera
Local singers will have the chance to prove themselves with a contest using the Musica Ranchera genre beginning Wednesday, August 18, 8 p.m. at La Bodega Restaurant in Ajijic. Contestants must not be professional singers, must sing the ranchera song in Spanish and must bring their own music on CD. Contests will be held on Wednesdays, August 18, August 25 and September 1. The final contest will be on Wednesday, September 8, with the finalists singing with live mariachi back up. The contest is part of La Bodega’s Mexican independence bicentennial celebrations. To register and for further information contact Javier at 766-1002.
Women actors
The 90th anniversary of women attaining the right to vote in the United States is coming up in August. Democrats Abroad is planning a celebration and needs at least six women willing to portray the “big six” involved in the 70-year struggle. If you’re interested call Lois Schroff at (376) 766-5606 now.
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