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 ...
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 ...
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. Participants can find locally-made costumes for the event. Q100 from every ...
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 ...
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El Sitio is presenting The Orphanage (Juan Antonio Bayona 2007) Thursday night. The terror film from Spain will be shown at 6pm in Spanish with English subtitles: The former orphan Laura raises her adopted son Simón with her husband Carlos in an old house and former orphanage where she was raised. Simón is HIV positive ...
El Sitio Proyecto Cultural is hosting a piano concert accompanied by violin and cello. The concert will be performed by the pupils of professor Ricardo Carranza on Thursday at 6:00 pm. Entrance is Q40. Reservations suggested: 7832-3037 ...
We at ArteAntigua believe simply admiring the smoking volcanoes from the cupola’s of La Antigua is magic enough, but residents and visitors have the opportunity to witness the shocking antics of a live magician this evening as he performs the art of astonishment. Cesar Soto will be presenting Cuentos Mágicos at El Sitio Proyecto Cultural ...
Learn what it’s like to report as a journalist in the midst of a guerilla war at El Sitio Proyecto Cultural tonight. The weekly showing at one of LAG’s most involved cultural centers is Oliver Stone’s Salvador (1986), A journalist, down on his luck in the US, drives to El Salvador to chronicle the events of ...
The name of the new book is fitting. As a hodge podge collection of sketches, tales and poems of Guatemala, the concept behind the Ernest Croft Long’s Fiambre Chapín matches that of the traditional food prepared in Guatemala during All Saints’ Day and the Day of the Dead (November 1st). The majority of housewives and cooks ...
Opera fans should plan a night out in La Antigua Guatemala tonight. Some of Guatemala’s most renowned voices in opera will present Una Tarde Lírica. The sopranos, tenors, baritones and pianist will begin performing at El Sitio Proyecto Cultural at 5:00 pm. Entrance: Q70/Q60 for students with carnet. ...
This Saturday marks the beginning of the children’s workshop at El Sitío Proyecto Cultural. Mónica Salas is hosting Recrearte, vive el ARTE with two separate sessions on 17th, 24th and 31st of this month: 9:00am to 12:00pm: Ages 6 to 8 years 2:00pm to 5:00pm: Agest 9 to 11 It is a project that invites you to know ...
This week’s feature film at El Sitio Proyecto Cultural is the 1965 classic Doctor Zhivago (David Lean): Lara inspires lechery in Komarovsky (her mother’s lover who is a master at surviving whoever runs Russia) and can’t compete with passion for the revolution of the man she marries, Pasha. Her true love is Zhivago who also ...
Learn how one local artist illustrates the idea of “lovers” at the opening of Luís L. Letona G.’s Amantes exhibition today. El Sitio Proyecto Cultural is hosting the series of paintings beginning at 7:00 pm tonight. The exhibition is supported by Distribuidora Alcazaren. Entrance is free. ...
The work of Popol Vuh is considered to be one of the most important works about Maya history, traditions and beliefs. With the support of Nueva Acrópolis, El Sitio Proyecto Cultural is hosting a presentation about the the creation story of the Maya as part of the “Letras de Fuego” literary circuit. El Popol Vuh is ...