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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Nueva Acropolis is offering Tai Chi and Arabic dance lessons… Sign up is free and for the entire month of February pairs can sign up two for the price of one. ...
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 ...