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Established artist Kim Grant will be bringing mixed media art to La Antigua Guatemala. Aspiring artists are welcome to join her March 18-27 for Art Workshops in Guatemala.

Mixed Media, Collage and Art Journal

Join Kim Grant and find your own personal artistic expression. This is a playful class, filled with demonstrations where you can freely experiment with newly learned techniques.You’ll bring home art you can proudly frame or include in your art journal. Spend 4 days at spectacularly beautiful LAKE ATITLAN … Experience an incredible Lenten procession in Antigua.

Contact Information Liza Fourré
Director Art Workshops in Guatemala
phone: 612-825-0747
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Delve into the spiritual depths of music with a Costa Rican artist. Singer MAF presents:

“Alma de guitarra, Espíritu de Tambor”

The magic of the island of fantasies, four voices singing. Accompanied by the sensuality of the guitars, and the force of the drum… En la IN the simplicity and beauty of the acoustic and the organic.

One dream. Two drums. Three guitars. Four voices. Five musicians. Interpreting the sounds of the muses of the sea and the mountain.

Vibrating with the beats of bossa reggae, funky rock… and immersing the stage with projections and photographs, they promise to use sound to take you on a journey to the countries and colors of this tropical island.

Saturday, February 27 at 7:00 pm.

Entrance: Q. 60.00

Participants:

Antonio Jueves González and Luís de la Rosa, singers
Jonatan Bermúdez, drummer
Franklin López, percussionist

For reservations call: 78323037

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The Centro de formación de la cooperación española in La Antigua and the Instituto Italiano de Cultura present Italian guitarist Fabio Federico Saturday, February 27th.

Fabio Federico, originally from Calabria, received his diploma from the conservatorio de Cosenza, to subsequently complete his studies of improvement in the Biella with different and illustrious guitarists worldwide.

The program Federico is presenting at Espacioce! is a tour featuring the great authors of the 80s and 90s, such as Mauricio Colonna, Angelo Gilardino or Mauro Giuliani.

The concert begins at 5:00 pm.

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The changes in the Guatemalan village of Todos Santos inspired one German photographer to document what he encountered during the 1980s. Hans Namuth earned widespread renown after photographing Abstract Expressionist Jackson Pollock. Artwork from his Todos Santos project will be on display at El Sitio Proyecto Cultural beginning Saturday, February 20, at 7 pm.

An excerpt from Revue Magazine:

In 1947 Hans Namuth made his first visit to Todos Santos Cuchumatán with his French-born Guatemalan wife Carmen Herrera. He returned to Todos Santos after the great earthquake of 1976 that took the lives of many Guatemalans. The changes he saw in Todos Santos persuaded him to photograph the entire population of the town. The project began in 1978 and concluded in 1987, with Namuth making several trips a year to complete this work.

The indigenous seem to understand instinctively what I want from them; we communicate with looks and gestures. The most important thing is empathy and mutual trust. This is a formula that has never failed me. -Los Todos Santeros, Hans Namuth, (Nishen, London, 1989)

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Observe the exotic customs of traditional Maya Blessings this week.

La Peña de Sol Latino is hosting an authentic cultural event where a Maya sacerdote (priest) conducts a special ceremony to bless Los Amigos de La Peña.

The event is free and begins at 5:00 pm on Monday, February 15th.

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Itching to try your hand in the games of chance? This Valentine’s day place your bets on Guatemala’s numerous NGO operations.

For the second year, La Antigua Guatemala Network and Jades S.A. along with other sponsors are offering an event which is fun for the attendees and profitable participating NGO’s.

To be held at Casa Convento Conception on Sunday afternoon, February 14th, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm in Antigua, it will feature Poker, Blackjack, Roulette and Bingo, as well as an Elegant Silent Auction and a Casino Boutique. In the Bistro, food and drink will be available.

Entrance: Q200

If you have any questions please contact Judy Sadlier at 7832-9871 or send an e-mail.

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Enjoy a jam session presenting the oldies but goodies this Valentine’s Day. Rockstalgia presents Cariño, a selection of English and Spanish hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s.

Band Members include:

• Luís Ramírez – First voice and drums
• Fernando Vidal – Base and vocals
• Ottoniel Coyoy – Keyboard
• Fredy Carrera – First guitar and vocals

The concert at El Sitio Proyecto Cultural begins at 7:00 pm on Saturday, February 13th and at 4:30 pm Sunday, February 14th.

Entrance: Q70

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The Maya population is a culture rich with custom and ancient stories. This Saturday, February 13th the Niños con Benedición from San Antonio Aguas Calientes is presenting a performance in traditional folk dances at La Peña de Sol Latino.

Ninos con Bendicion” is a grassroots dance group made up of ten children ages 6-10 years old who come from some of the poorest families in the village. As their culture is based on corn, the children present a few short, local, Maya dances involving the crop planting, blessing, and corn harvest.

The free event begins at 1 pm.

Donations that will help support the children’s school expenses are graciously accepted.

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Take a fresh look at food and the way it’s presented before you – the consumer – eats it.

Arturo Monroy’s installation of Plato Fuerte opens this week.

Galería Sol del Río at Meson Panza Verde will be hosting the exhibition beginning Wednesday, February 10th at 5:00 pm.

The art will be on display until March 7th.

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Learn about the meanings and motifs behind modern art in this week’s lecture hosted by AnEcho in La Antigua, Guatemala. Acclaimed artist Ricardo Silva is presenting Symbolism in Art.

Born in Valparaiso, Chile. His artistic creations take place in Guatemala, Spain (Barcelona) and the United States. His works are found in important private collections in Spain, France, Switzerland, Luxemburg, Belgium, Holland, Germany, United States, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, at the Museum of Modern Art of Guatemala city, the FORMA Museum of Modern Art of El Salvador, Didrichsen Museum of Modern Art of Helsinki, Finnland and in permanent exhibition at the Vice Presidential Offices of Guatemala city and in several private collections and galleries of Guatemala. His works have been commented in important art publications of Guatemala, magazines and public forums. Silva regularly lectures on contemporary art in different cultural and educational institutions and is part of the avantgarde group of abstract artists of Guatemala and Central America. The artist exhibits and donates works for altruistic and benefit endeavors through serious and recognized non-profit associations of Guatemala, specially compromised in underprivileged child health programs, human rights,conservationist and ecological programs as also for the care and prevention of animal abuse.

Silva will be giving his lecture Wednesday, February 10th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at AnEcho in Casa Convento Concepción.

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Bewitching and mystic. The allure of Guatemala takes hold of the heart through the prose of the man behind La Antigua’s Quinta Maconda – John Heaton.

There is no place as beautiful and ugly and dramatic and as full of life and death as Guatemala. It is art! Guatemala is a mystical lady, but one of ill repute. She wields charms and seduces to no end. She is tantalizing, haughty, daunting, vibrant, and treacherous. Those who dare to get involved and immerse deep into this land ultimately pay a price. Some will just evaporate, be disappeared, or simply leave; few will come out untouched.

Almost a quarter of a century ago, it was a perfect canvas for me. A land where passions could be expressed freely and be transformed into art and enterprise. Away from gilded boxes, conservative nay-saying and unwarranted pretensions. This was terra incognita: wild, unfashionable, yet terribly alluring and at the antipode of western habits. And mostly, then, I had her all to myself. That is when Guatemala became my adopted home: under the volcanos, amidst the ruined monuments of a small Spanish colonial town named Antigua. Struck by devastating earthquakes over the centuries, time stopped with each tremor and created a rare and stunning setting of old stones, myths and legends.

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For one magical evening, mystery will enshroud Las Ruinas Santa Clara as masked men and woman convene for a night of enchantment and dance at the Venetian Ball.

Located in one of Antigua’s more charming ruins, this should be the highlight of the social season.

A professional photographer will be in attendance, so look your best!

Tickets can be purchased through the following organizations and businesses:

• Los Ninos
• Developing Scholars
• Antigua Tobacco Co: 3a Calle poniente, #12 7832-9420
• Antigua Tobacco Co: 5a norte, #32b 7882-4228
• El Sitio Restaurant: 5a Calle poniente, #15 7832-1664
• Revue Magazine: 61 Calle poniente, #2 7832-4619
• Partners for Surgery: 5996-7254
• Sobremesa, 3ra calle poniente, 4352-2792

Costumes can be purchased through the following suppliers:

• Alex Ferrar of Sobremesa: 3ra Calle Poniente, #3e 4352-2792
• Antigua Tobacco Company: 5ta Norte. Sales of masks from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
• Diseno Professional (tailors): #34 2a Calle poniente 5417-4806
• Miriam de Carpio of Creaciones Mirusha: 10a Calle 17-18, Zona 6, Gautemala 2288-0511 2256-0622
• Ocasiones: 5417-4806
• Christa at Maya Jardine: Antigua, 5a Calle Oriente #10, 4159-2203
• Party Time: 3a Ave, 15-41 Zona 14

The magic begins at 7 pm.

Entrance: Q500 per person, Q900 for two people

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Relax to the smooth sounds of the saxophone and piano with a most enjoyable treat in the classical arts this Friday. Singer/songwriter Giovanni Passarelli is performing at El Sitio Proyecto Cultural.

A Guatemalan singer and composer with a profound passion for music. Passarelli was born in Guatemala City November 3, 1972. He decided to dedicated himself to music later in life, after receiving a university degree in administration and has five years studying music. He as performed in bars, restaurants, hotels and other locations throughout Guatemala City.

Passarelli’s music was recieved well by the public and the singer/songwriter continues to present his music through Guatemala. He has also promoted his work in the United States and in Spain. As his career develops, Passarelli is thinking of experimenting in opera music.

Entrance: Q60
The concert at El Sitio begins at 7 pm.

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Locally produced wine from La Antigua Guatemala has not been available since the colonial times… until now. Chateau DeFay, a new local vintner has brought the art of wine making in Guatemala back to life.

First Vintage
by Ira Lewis

A rewarding excursion to Guatemala’s first winery to produce wine from locally-grown grapes since colonial times

For example, North Carolina was not a wine-producing state 20 years ago. Then tobacco demand fell, a few farms planted grapes and some started to make wine. As the potential became apparent, experienced vintners came into the area and now wine cognoscenti are starting to refer to the North Carolina Piedmont region as the Sonoma Valley of the East Coast.

Read the entire article by clicking here.

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Revue Magazine has featured two local artists in La Antigua Guatemala who feel that art should be shared with everyone:

Painting in Public Spaces
by Laura McNamara

Budding artists Geovany Flores and José Luis López Godoy honored their former elementary school, Escuela Mariano Navarrete, with the gift of a vast, colorful mural.

Godoy: The kids gave us the inspiration. We did a quiz where we summoned all the kids to make a drawing of what worried or bothered them the most. In the drawings we found, with much surprise, that they were most affected by the violence in their lives. So we wanted to relate in the mural something more, showing different alternatives.

Read the entire article by clicking here.

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