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No - Static
Presented by Circo Dragón, “No - Static” is a powerful contemporary circus experience transforming the invisible struggles of anxiety, depression and isolation into a journey of strength, vulnerability, and hope.
Conjunto Santander de las Artes, Friday, September 18, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, September 19, 6 p.m.; Sunday, September 20, 5 p.m. 350-950 pesos.
For those of us who think we know what to expect from artists here, a current show, “Fenómeno Vital,” at MUSA (Museo de las Artes de la Universidad de Guadalajara), may confound us.
This is true despite the fact that the exhibit consists of work by five pre-eminent Jalisco artists, including Alejandro Colunga, best known locally for his large, public metal statues in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta, depicting strange hybrid creatures.
The inclusion of paintings by Colunga, and not sculptures, was part of what surprised me. But another reason was probably linked to a manifesto the five artists came out with in 1977, declaring their opposition to what they considered the shackles of heroic, nationalistic art and other dominant formulas. Calling themselves “The Vitalists,” they embraced poetic experiences, disquieting subject matter, and their individual memories, mythologies and desires. They also tried to resist the pull of marketing.
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Los Dukes de Harlem, an entertaining traditional swing band, presents a jazz concert featuring music from the 1930s and 40s in the Sala de Cámara of the Teatro Degollado on Thursday, September 17, at 8 p.m.
Grammy-winning superstar Michael Bublé will officially open Guadalajara’s new Coliseo GNP Seguros performance arena on Tuesday, September 22, 9 p.m. The Canadian crooner steps in to replace Rod Stewart, who canceled his appearance due to health reasons.
Jalisco’s rich musical heritage takes center stage once again as the XXV Encuentro Nacional de Mariachi Tradicional unfolds from September 8 to 12.
Mariachi Galas
The highlight of Guadalajara’s International Mariachi Festival, featuring the world’s best bands, the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra and other stellar performers. ber
Teatro Degollado, Friday, August 28; Saturday, August 29; Wednesday, September 2; Thursday, September 3; and Saturday, September 5. All at 8 p.m. 1,500–3,800 pesos.
For most expats with limited language skills, a night at the theater in Spanish can feel like a daunting prospect. The rapid-fire dialogue, cultural nuances and linguistic acrobatics of live performance don’t always translate easily for non-native ears. But that doesn’t mean the local theater scene isn’t worth knowing about — or supporting.