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Mixed Media Art Workshop in March

03.10.2010 · Posted in ArteAntigua

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 ...

Soul of the Guitar, Sprit of the Drum

02.26.2010 · Posted in ArteAntigua, Music

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 ...

Italian Guitar at !Espacioce!

02.25.2010 · Posted in ArteAntigua, Music

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. He began his ...

Todos Santos of the 1980s

02.16.2010 · Posted in ArteAntigua, Exhibitions, Photography

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 ...

Traditional Maya Blessing

02.14.2010 · Posted in ArteAntigua

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. ...

Rock Out on Valentine’s Day

02.11.2010 · Posted in ArteAntigua, Music

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 ...

Celebrate Valentine’s Weekend with Children’s Folk Dances

02.11.2010 · Posted in ArteAntigua, Dance

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 ...

Symbolism in Art

02.08.2010 · Posted in ArteAntigua, Lectures

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, ...

Local Wine from La Antigua

02.02.2010 · Posted in ArteAntigua

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 Hidden behind a ...

Painting for the Public

02.01.2010 · Posted in ArteAntigua, Painting

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. What does the mural depict? José Luis López ...

Art of Storytelling Thrives in Guatemala

02.01.2010 · Posted in ArteAntigua, Lectures

It’s mostly Peace Corp volunteers who are brave enough to take the chicken bus in Guatemala. While the pimped out buses are often packed like sardines with Guatemala’s lower-class, if you brave a ride, you’re in for a treat. The ancient art of selling everything from magic elixirs to glue sticks through artful and elaborate ...