Well done
Patrons who attended the recent VIVA la Musica concert featuring pianist Andres Sarre and cellist Issac Ramirez must still be trying to catch their breath after a stunning show.
The duo, who play together with great chemistry, enthusiasm and virtuosity, presented a varied program. They came out of the gate with a highly melodic Beethoven sonata. The focus of the concert turned to lovely and playful contemporary Mexican pieces that tantalized the audience. The piece de resistance that rounded out the evening was the exciting George Gershwin “Prelude No. 2,” often identified as a “jazz lullaby.”
Congrats to VIVA for another evening of great music.
Next
VIVA presents its next concert featuring the Jalisco Philharmonic Ensemble Orchestra with soprano Dolores Moreno on Tuesday, September 14, 7:30 p.m. at Auditorio de la Ribera del Lago in La Floresta. Tickets to see this outstanding chamber orchestra go on sale September 1 at the Lake Chapala Society (LCS) Tickets, Etc. booth from 10 a.m. to noon and will be available at the door the night of the performance.
It’s still a good time to become a VIVA member and receive discounts on all performances, including the opera (fully staged) “Rigoletto” coming up in October. Members also get discounts on all the bus trips offered to Guadalajara to see the New York Metropolitan Opera simulcast performances this coming fall and winter. The discounts are just part of VIVA membership – you’ll become part of the community that supports talented young Mexican musicians in their careers.
Collage
Ken Gosh has more room in the Friday afternoon (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) collage group that meets at his Gallo Gallery, Guadalupe Victoria 30 in Ajijic. There is no charge and people are having a lot of fun being creative. Gosh also has one or two spaces left in his water media painting classes. Call him at (376) 766-4171 for details.
CASA
The Culinary Arts Society of Ajijic (CASA) featured poultry dishes and cheesecakes at its August meeting. Members can enter one of two categories at each meeting (they must enter competition four times each year) and then each dish is judged by professionals, who make decisions based on taste and presentation. Members then choose the People’s Choice award.
President Patrick Winn introduced Chef Eric, the meeting speaker, who has been creating wonderful dishes at the new Hole-in-One restaurant and filling up tables at the edge of the rooftop driving range.
Donna Carnall, a former CASA president, placed first in the Poultry category for her Greek April Hens with Curry Couscous. There was an unusual tie for second place with Lee Monaco winning for her Coq au Vin with rosemary, Sally Myers for her High Street Chicken and Helen James winning for the Tagliatelle Chicken with Olives and Sun Dried Tomatoes. Third place went to Michael McLaughlin for his Lemon Herb Big Bird.
The first place in the Cheesecake category went to Diane Pretti for the Caramel Praline Cheesecake. This win also made her a “Bing” winner (occurs when a member wins three first-places in one year). Second place went to Joann Nash for her Oreo Cookie Cheesecake and third place went to Louise Drummond for her Hazelnut Caramel Cheesecake.
All who would like to join and learn about preparing and enjoying good food are encouraged to call Winn at 766-4842. He can also be reached at patriciowinn@hotmail.com.
Bicentennial bash
El Centro Regional de Estudios Musicales (CREM) invites the community to a “Fiesta Mexicana” on Sunday, September 12, 5 p.m. at Huerta de Serna events hall on the west end of Ajijic.
They will auction artwork by well-known local painters and enjoy live music by Mariachi Juvenil de Guadalajara. Ballet Folklorico de Chapala and the CREM violin ensemble will be part of the program.
Tickets are 250 pesos for a dinner of typical Mexican fare and agua fresca. Drinks will be available from a cash bar. Contact Tim Welch at timgrwelch@hotmail.com for tickets. They are also on sale at Auditorio de la Ribera del Lago.
Don’t miss
Local painter Efren Gonzalez will be holding the hammer for an art auction of about 30 pieces by local artists on Sunday, August 29, 3:30 p.m. in front of the Ajijic Cultural Center on the Ajijic Plaza. Profits from the sale will be split between the Cultural Center and Gonzalez’s free painting classes for local children that he holds six days a week at his studio. There are going to be some great paintings at some really decent prices. Be there!
Art through the Ages
Academy-schooled Dimitar Krustev is presenting his five-week illustrated art appreciation series starting Thursday, September 2, noon, at the Lake Chapala Society Neill James Sala. The series includes the Art of ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, Italian Renaissance, modern art and – new to the series – “The Figure in Art, The Nude.” Seasoned artists as well as those new to art will enjoy these informative lectures.
Craft fair
As part of La Bodega’s “Live Mexico” program running through September, a Feria de Artesania de Chapala (Artisans of Chapala Fair) will be held at the restaurant at 16 de Septiembre 124 on Saturday, September 11, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The luncheon will feature all the tacos you can eat for 70 pesos a person. Ten percent of all sales will go to help the Tarahumara indigenous people of Copper Canyon. Make reservations now at 766-1002.
By the way
Singer Bill Vincent is playing at La Bodega every Sunday beginning at 5 p.m. His style is laid back and pleasing and his material is varied. Makes for great dinner-time entertainment.
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