Gala fundraiser
Mariachi Juvenil Axixic, a youth ensemble made up of the most talented students from the Pedro Rey Mariachi School in Ajijic, is seeking $US12,000 to purchase a used Hyundai Starex truck.
This will allow the students and their instruments to be safely transported to rehearsals and performances.
As a fundraiser for this and other local community projects, the Ajijic Rotary Club is holding a Gala Art Show and Auction, featuring Efren Gonzalez and friends, Sunday, March 22, at El Pilar Bistro, Hidalgo 261 in Riberas del Pilar.
The art exhibit will be on show from 2:30 p.m., and the auction begins at 4 p.m.
Entry tickets are 200 pesos and bidding paddles are 200 pesos. This includes the first glass of wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverage, botanas and valet parking. Entertainment is by the Black Sapphire Jazz Band.
Tickets are available from Steve Brown via WhatsApp: +1-416-838-4425.
Art
• Efren Gonzalez holds an auction of oils, watercolors, acrylics, sculpture, and more on Friday, March 13, 3 p.m. on the north side of the Ajijic plaza.
• Art in the Garden: Enjoy a relaxed walk along the paths and gardens of Lake Chapala Society, where local artists and artisans share their work in a beautiful garden setting. Browse unique, handcrafted pieces, meet the creators, and soak in the creativity that makes our community special. Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at Lake Chapala Society.
• The Artists of Lake Chapala hold their monthly Art Market at the Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera (CCAR) on Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission.
Live Music
FRIDAY
• The acclaimed vocal ensemble Nova Lux performs “Un Tapiz de Clásicos Corales” — a program of choral masterpieces from the Renaissance to the present — at Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) on Friday, March 13, 4 p.m. Nova Lux is an elite 16-member subset of Las Voces del Lago. The program includes works by Antonio Scandello, William Byrd, Heinrich Schütz, Felix Mendelssohn and Morten Lauridsen, and will feature an early music recorder trio.
• The Romeos play 4to Sentido, 4:30 p.m. Cover: 130 pesos.
Tickets for the March 13 performance at LLT cost 500 pesos and are available at lakesidelittletheatre.com. Nova Lux will also perform the program on Sunday, March 15, 4 p.m. at Haus der Musik, with 500-peso tickets available 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..
SATURDAY
• Rousy Jau and Carlos Caceres play bolero and jazz at Let’s Pho, Colon 43 in Ajijic, 6 p.m. No cover.
SUNDAY
• Losanna presents “Como La For,” a tribute to Selena, Sunday, March 15, 1 p.m. at the Lake Chapala Society as one of Steve Balfour’s Concerts in the Park. Tickets are available at the LCS office.
• Tequila Blues rocks on at El BarCo’s rooftop, 3 p.m.
• Sul Tasto Flamenco, featuring Carlos Robledo, Ricardo Vega, Emmanuel Mendoza and Juan Pablo Rivera, gives a free concert at the Centro Cultural Gonzalez Gallo in Chapala, 12:30 p.m.
COMING SOON
• The Mariachi Juvenil Axixic performs a free concert on Thursday, March 19, 5 to 7 p.m. at Unico restaurant, Carretera Chapala-Ajijic 160, San Antonio Tlayacapan. Advance booking required: 376-115-8659.
• Tito Gonzalez and his Son Cubano plays boleros and salsa Cubana Saturday, March 21, 6 to 9 p.m. at La Estacion, Hidalgo 75 in Riberas del Pilar. Cover is 150 pesos. RSVP: 332-623-9841.
• Carlos Torres, Arne Wernink, Sofia Ramirez, Juan Manuel Ayala and Miguel Soto team up for an Ajijic Music Sessions jazz concert, Thursday, March 19, 6 p.m. at Cola del Gallo, Hidalgo 17 in Ajijic. RSVP: 331-190-8896.
Exhibits
• “Presence, Shared Encounters from Mexico,” an exhibit featuring photographs by Xill Fessenden and sculptures by Moises Perez Solis (above), is adorning the entrance and dining areas of Casa del Sol Inn. Juarez 7, Ajijic.
• Forty-two graphic artists from Lakeside and Guadalajara unite for the second edition of Lagografias, the second edition of contemporary graphic arts showcasing many different styles, at the Centro Cultural Ajijic. The inauguration is on Saturday, March 21, 5 p.m. The exhibit will be up for three weeks.
• The Lake Chapala Fine Artists Guild group exhibition continues at the Centro Cultural Ajijic through Monday, March 16. Regular opening hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Admission is free.
• Amigrante Galeria, Marcos Castellanos 14B, is hosting an exhibit of collage paintings.
Auditions
The BRAVO! Theatre will hold open auditions for their October production, “Unwrap Your Candy” by Doug Wright. The show consists of four short comedic plays — including the story of a fetus talking to its mother, a creepy real estate showing, and a tale of a child prodigy.
Auditions will take place at BRAVO! on Tuesday, March 31, and Wednesday, April 1, beginning at noon. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a copy of the script and sides and for an appointment time.
Music bazaar
The Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera holds a sale of musical items, cultural interchange, and an open mic event, Saturday, March 14, 2 to 5 p.m. Free entry.