Paco Padilla concert
Ajijic will cap off this year’s Fiestas Patrias program with a free concert by singer-songwriter Paco Padilla Saturday, September 17, 8 p.m. at the town plaza.
A native of Tlaquepaque, Padilla is a consummate showman, renowned for his engaging style and repertoire of original folk songs revolving around themes of Mexican customs, everyday life and love of homeland.
For his Ajijic appearance, Padilla will be accompanied by Utopia, a contemporary sextet formed by young lakeside musicians headed by Daniel Medeles.
Art opening
Local artist Pat Apt puts on the show “Gringos in Paradise” Saturday, September 17, from 3-6 p.m. at Rabbit in the Moon, Ramon Corona 5-B in Ajijic.
Northern Lights
Countertenor Daniel Moody will make his Ajijic debut singing romantic songs from the baroque era, accompanied by David Fung on the harpsichord, at Casa Bravo (Nicolas Bravo 35) on Sunday, September 18, 2 p.m. as part of the Northern Lights fall fundraising concerts.
Wine and cheese will be served 30 minutes before the concert. Tickets are 400 pesos. A few tickets are still available by contacting Maureen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling (376) 108-1407.
Instrumentals
Cuarteto Libre (cello, clarinet, violin, flute) plays music from Mexican film scores, the Beatles, Scott Joplin, Nino Rota and more, Thursday, September 22, 7 p.m. at the Centro Cultural Gonzalez Gallo in Chapala. Entrance is free.
LLT season continues
“Painting Churches” plays at the Lakeside Little Theatre (LLT) from Friday, September 23 through Sunday, October 2.
Written by Tina Howe, the play is set in a luxury Boston apartment, where an aging professor emeritus and poet laureate, along with his wacky wife, await the arrival of their portrait artist daughter who wishes to paint them before they have to move to smaller quarters. Fond and funny memories color their dialog until the painful memories of youth surface. This play exposes the sometimes destructive memories that can tear a family apart, but it also brings out the fact that love can and does mend differences.
Making it happen are cast L.B. Hamilton, David Wharff and Tina Leonard; director Peggy Lord Chilton; stage manager Beth Leitch and assistant stage manager Debra Bowers.
Curtain is 7:30 p.m. evenings, 3 p.m. for Sunday matinees. Tickets are available at the LLT box office, 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and every day during the show, except for Sunday. Contact (376) 766-0954 or 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.. See lakesidelittletheatre.com for more information.
New artist
A Reception for “ARTE DE TOMÁS” will be held Friday, September 23. 3-6 p.m. at La Bella Vida, Constitucion 6, Ajijic.
Singers wanted
Los Cantantes del Lago is looking for more male singers and sopranos for this season.
Maestro Timothy Welch is planning to present John Rutter’s “Gloria” with brass, percussion, organ and piano – and a full choir is needed. People who read music would be optimal, but if singers are not confident about their reading ability the group provides MP3 files to learn from.
For more information see loscantantesdellago.com and click on “Come Sing With Us!” An informal audition is required to meet the director and determine voice range.
Naked Stage
“Tuesdays with Morrie” by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom will be offered Friday, September 30 and Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2 at the Naked Stage Readers Theatre in Riberas del Pilar.
“Tuesdays with Morrie” is the autobiographical story of Mitch Albom, an accomplished journalist driven solely by his career, and Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor. Sixteen years after graduation, Mitch happens to catch Morrie’s appearance on a television news program and learns that his old professor is battling Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Mitch is reunited with Morrie, and what starts as a simple visit turns into a weekly pilgrimage and a last class in the meaning of life.
The play is directed by Graham Miller and features Paul Kloegman and Damyn Young.
Showcase
The Actor’s Studio presents a showcase of scenes from famous plays by Neil Simon, Noel Coward, Norm Foster, Joe Pintauro, Clare Boothe Luce and John Patrick Shanley at Bravo Theatre (Rio Bravo 10, Ajijic). Show dates are October 6-9 with both afternoon and evening shows. Tickets are 50 pesos. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for reservations.
Bravo Theatre
“Sylvia” by A.R. Gurney is planned for Bravo Theatre in early November. Directed by Roseann Wilshere, the play stars Paul Kloegman, Kathleen Carlson, Jayme Littlejohn, Tony Wilshere, Kathleen Morris and Arlene Pace.
This funny play revolves around a stray dog picked up by a man in mid-life crisis and the effect of his new “relationship” on his marriage. The show opens Thursday, November 3 and will run Thursday to Sunday through November 13. Times: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday and Sunday matinees at 4 p.m.
Tickets, at 200 pesos, will soon be available at Diane Pearl and Mia’s Boutique or by emailing 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..
Stepping Out
Friday, September 16. The Iron Horse in Riberas del Pilar hosts a Mexican Independence party and offers a flask of tequila for the best traditional costume. Asuntos Varios will keep the dance floor full with cumbia, reggae and rock from 9 p.m.
Roberto’s Restaurant is also holding a Mexican Fiesta from 6:30 p.m. complete with mariachi, a fireworks show, and a reasonable and substantial Mexican menu. Later, Frankie Dino will get you dancing. Call 766-1616 for reservations.
Manix celebrates Mexican independence with a three-course meal from noon to 9 p.m. Ricardo and Blanca will keep you dancing from 7 to 9 p.m. Ocampo 57, Ajijic. Reservations: 766-0061.
Adelita’s Bar & Grill in San Antonio features Jonathan Guzman and Los Traficantes del Ritmo from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Call 766-0097 for reservations.
Saturday, September 17. Mesón Don Quijote at Zaragoza 29 in Ajijic features Jocotepec ranchera singer Lola and her Nahuales band from 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover. Call 766-5388 for reservations.
La Catrina Son Jarocho will be doing a street show in front of Opa Restaurant on Colon at Ocampo in Ajijic starting 7 p.m.
La Bodega Restaurant & Bar features Ricardo y Blanca’s great mix of music beginning 8:30 p.m. Reservations: 766-1002.
Latinitos Lounge, a trio interpreting instrumental versions of pop classics by Michael Jackson, Queen, Sting and others, plays 8:30 p.m. at Adelitas. Reserve at 766-0097.
The Iron Horse presents Sound Machine with Dana from 9 p.m.
Sunday, September 18. Daniel Cordero is at The Iron Horse starting 3 p.m.
Los Tr3bols featuring Victor and his magic violin play Roberto’s from 5 to 7 p.m.
Ocampo 71 in Ajijic plays smooth jazz, bossa nova, blues and jazz from 7:30 p.m.