Shelley Edson
Email: ElOjoShelley@gmail.com
From the Lakeside Living Editor: Please send information for local cultural, civic, community, or charitable events to ElOjoShelley@gmail.com on or before the first day of the preceding month by noon. For example, the deadline for the July 1 issue is noon, June 1.
Thank you, Shelley Edson
ANAVETS UNIT 19
Tuesday, July 1 from 1 pm to 5 pm
Canada Day
Join us to celebrate Canada Day! This year promises to be another fun filled day of live music by the Gargamel Cover Band, food, and friendship! This event is open to everyone; you don’t need to be an ANAVETS member or a Canadian.
Ticket Price is 350 pesos and are on sale now at Mama’s Musical Bar Thursdays between 11:30 AM and 2 PM, or email anavets.mexico@gmail.com. We hope to see you there!!
Location: La Palapa del Guayabo Restaurant on the Malecon in Chapala.
ASK AN EXPAT!
Tuesdays, June 3 and 24, 5 pm
Lakeside Info for Visitors and Newbies
Are you considering moving to Lakeside? Or recently arrived? Steve Taylor hosts “Ask an Expat” Happy Hour that offers lakeside information in one place, at one time, for those visiting, moving to, and living in Mexico. Steve leads a discussion on visitor questions and his “10 Expat Commandments.” Questions? Text +1 (512) 921-6150.
Location: Casa Del Sol Inn, Javier Mina #7, Ajijic
BARE STAGE
Friday, June 27; Saturday, June 28; Sunday, June 29 at 4 pm
Ada and the Engine
Photo Credit: Jack Volle
Ada and the Engine by Lauren Gunderson is a captivating play that shines with wit, intelligence and heart. This dynamic theatrical experience explores the life of Lord Byron’s daughter, Ada Lovelace, the world’s first computer programmer, and her groundbreaking work with Charles Babbage. The play’s strength lies in its ability to balance complex themes with engaging storytelling, making it accessible and enjoyable for audiences. Gunderson’s writing sparkles with humor, warmth, and insight, bringing Ada’s story to life in a way that is both entertaining and enlightening.
Directed by Lynn Gutstadt, cast, Don Beaudreau, Mikaila Molloy, Kathleen Morris and Nathaniel Pusey
Tickets 200 pesos. To reserve tickets, email: barestagetheatre2018@gmail.com. Door and bar open at 3 pm. Seats held until 3:50 pm.
Location: 19 San Lucas, Riberas del Pilar. Handicap parking in front and the parking lot is across the street. www.facebook.com/barestagetheatre2018
THE BRAVO! THEATRE
Summer Pause
The BRAVO! Theater is paused for the summer. The second 10 Minute Play Festival will run mid-September.
CENTRO CULTURAL GONZALEZ GALLO CHAPALA
Free Concerts
Concerts are held on most Sundays and sometimes other days. Note: concerts are free and tips always welcome. June concerts are:
Wednesday, 4 June 1 pm to 10 pm
Festival in the Garden of harps, salteria, marimba and more
A musical day that brings together many talented groups from Jalisco that play traditional and regional Mexican music. A day not to be missed – and a day that enjoys excellent prestige in the cultural field nationwide
Sunday, June 1, 12:30 pm
Classical Music Recital for Guitar and Violin
Featuring the duo, Ramón Macías and Konstantin Ziumbilov.
Sunday, June 8, 12:30 pm
Danny López Jazz Quartet
Swing, Blues and Bebop to contemporary jazz with guitar, bass, drums and sax.
Thursday, June 13, 18:30 pm
Classical guitar recital
Featuring Juan Carlos Arancibia (Perú), a participant in the International Guitar Festival of Colima.
Sunday, June 15, 12:30 pm
J. Mónaco Jazz Quartet
A fusion of jazz, progressive rock, Latin American rhythms, synthwave and pop.
Sunday, June 22, 12:30 pm
Song recital – Highlight Arias
Featuring mezzo-soprano Fernanda Ontiveros and accompanying pianist Daniel Flores.
Thursday, June 27, 18:30 pm
Tenors are not allowed – A Zarzuela
The Zarzuela is a Spanish lyric-dramatic genre that alternates between spoken and sung scenes. Featuring tenors Emmanuel Zarazua and Héctor Valle and César Castro, on the piano.
Sunday, June 29, 12:30 pm
Quorum guitar quartet
Mexican music and guitar dances with René Pelayo, Marco Mondragón, Roy Pérez and Samuel Navas.
For more information, check the Facebook group: Centro Cultural Gonzalez Gallo, or subscribe to the email list gonzalezgallo.sc@jalisco.gob.mx or join their WhatsApp group +52 3323120612.
Concert location: Av. González Gallo 1500, Chapala – the old train station.
CHAPALA FILM SOCIETY
The Chapala Film Society presents Cine en el Parque, a cultural project designed to reactivate Parque del Castillo in La Floresta Park through cinema, art, and community engagement.
Movie screenings are free. Fresh popcorn, snacks, and drinks are available for purchase at each screening. We kindly ask attendees not to bring outside food or drinks, as purchases at the event are what make it possible to keep this project free for the community.
Saturday, June 14, 7:30 pm
Movie – The Company
An American drama film, directed by Robert Altman, in English with Spanish subtitles. For more information: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Company_(film)
Saturday, June 21, 7:30 pm
Biographical film – Violeta Went to Heaven
From Chile, Spanish with English subtitles. Awarded the World Cinema Jury Prize (Dramatic) at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. For more information: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violeta_Went_to_Heaven
Saturday, June 28, 7:30 pm
Romantic drama film – Yes
From the United Kingdom. Winner of the Interfaith Award for Promoting Humanitarian Values at the 2005 Brisbane International Film Festival. For more information: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yes_(film)
Location: Films are shown at Parque del Castillo, the main plaza, in La Floresta Park, Boulevard De Jin XI 25, La Floresta.
FIESTAS PATRONALES SAN ANTONIO DE PAUDA
June 5 to June 13
An annual celebration in honor of Saint Anthony of Padua, the patron saint of San Antonio Tlayacapan. During the festivities, the town comes alive with a wide variety of religious and cultural activities. Location San Antonio Tlayacapan. For more information: www.facebook.com/groups/1726241887924548
LAKE CHAPALA ORCHESTRA
Saturday July 5, 2 pm
Pops on Broadway – cancelled
The July concert, originally scheduled July 5, has been cancelled and will be rescheduled later this year.
LAKESIDE LITTLE THEATRE
Saturday, June 7; Sunday, June 8; and Monday, June 9 at 4 pm
Live at the Met: The Barber of Seville
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Met Live
Gioachno Rossini’s opera, Il Barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville), filmed live at New York’s Metropolitan Opera House and shown in LLT’s main air-conditioned McIntosh Auditorium with its state-of-the-art screen and sound system. Sung in Italian with English subtitles. Count Almaviva, who, disguised as a student named Lindoro, attempts to win the love of Rosina, a young woman under the guardianship of Dr. Bartolo, a jealous man who plans to marry her. Fathom Entertainment called the production, starring Baritone Andrey Zhilikhovsky in the title role, an “effervescent comedy…a madcap production.”
Tickets are 350 pesos and are available at www.lakesidelittletheatre.com.
You can purchase at the box office with an INE card to receive a 100 peso discount.
Theater location: Allen W. Lloyd Drive, San Antonio Tlayacapan. Secure parking is provided in LLT’s lot with overflow parking, courtesy of Telmex, in their lot on the east side of Allen W. Lloyd Dr.
LAS VOCES DEL LAGO
Summer Pause
After an unforgettable spring season filled with music and magic, Las Voces del Lago is taking a summer pause. Las Voces will be back in September, stronger and more spirited than ever, as they kick off rehearsals for our much-anticipated Holiday Concerts coming in mid-December!
Thinking about joining Las Voces? Mark your calendars now: Auditions are set for September 9 and 10!
OPEN CIRCLE – LAKE CHAPALA SOCIETY
Sunday Morning Presentations
Open Circle Sunday events are free, with donations appreciated, and open to all community members. Presentations are in English, and non-English speakers are encouraged to attend and learn from a bilingual audience and staff members. Open Circle is always seeking new presenters for its 52-week programming. Information at www.opencircleajijic.org.
Sunday, June 1, at 10:15 AM
Short Fiction from Whispering Gallery: Anecdotes and Inspiration for your own Creative Writing Journal
Guadalajara resident Will Cordeiro presents short fiction from his newest book, Whispering Gallery interspersed with context, anecdotes, and inspiration. He will also discuss tips for getting started in creative writing, ways to develop work, strategies for revision, and the contemporary publishing marketplace.
June 8, June 15, June 22 and June 29 at 10:15 AM
Presenters to be announced. See www.opencircleajijic.org for current information.
VOLUNTEER!
FoodBank Lakeside needs Newspaper Editor
FoodBank Lakeside needs a Newspaper Editor to compile a monthly newsletter highlighting the good work of Food Bank Lakeside. Computer knowledge, good writing skills, and preferably MailChimp experience, desired but not required. English proficiency is required. Time commitment is approximately 3 hours a month and done on your own computer in the comfort of your home.
Contact: volunteersFBL@gmail.com.
Lucky Dog Rescue and Adoption Center needs volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help with daily shelter tasks and dog walking, cuddling, or playtime. Minimum time commitment is 2 to 4 hours, one day a week with 4 hours being a ’shift’ as Lucky Dog is open from 9 to1 every day. English or Spanish speakers welcome.
Contact: Melanie Rosen melanierosen62@gmail.com or What’s App +52 332-824-4082
Location: Lucky Dog is on the main road between Chapala and Santa Cruz going East along the lake. Carretera Chapala-Mezcala #1100, 45944 Santa Cruz de la Soledad/ www.luckydoglakechapala.org
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