Photo Exhibit
19 Thurs., 7pm — PHOTOGRAPHY: Tradiciones Quetzaltecas. Centro Cultural Casa Noj (tel: 7761-4400), 7a calle 12-12, z. 1, Quetzaltenango.
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19 Thurs., 7pm — PHOTOGRAPHY: Tradiciones Quetzaltecas. Centro Cultural Casa Noj (tel: 7761-4400), 7a calle 12-12, z. 1, Quetzaltenango.
Read more18 Wed., 5pm — ART: Inauguration, exposition of work by Guatemalan artist Antonio Pichillá. Galería Panza Verde, 5a av. sur #19, La Antigua.
Read more18 Wed., 4pm — (Spanish) TALK: Charla sobre la exposición El Misterio de la Incertidumbre, a cargo de la artista Amparo Toledo. Mayor información galeria@museoixchel.org Museo Ixchel (tel: 2361-8081), 6a calle final z. 10, Guatemala City.
Read more17 Tuesday., 6-8pm & Thursdays — PHOTO WORKSHOP: Eight sessions, The Basics taught by Manny Rionda. Details contact taller@mannyrionda.com or galeria@museoixchel.org Museo Ixchel (tel: 2361-8081), 6a calle final z. 10, Guatemala City.
Read more17 Tues., 5:30pm — TALK: Partnering with the Poor: Inequality, Education and Opportunity in Guatemala. Common Hope/Familias de Esperanza partner with over 2,600 students and their families to break the cycle of poverty. Donation Q25. Rainbow Café (tel: 7832-1919), 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua.
Read more16 Mon., 6-8pm & Wednesdays — PHOTO WORKSHOP: Eight sessions, Intermediate Level, taught by Manny Rionda. For details contact taller@mannyrionda.com or galeria@museoixchel.org Museo Ixchel (tel: 2361-8081), 6a calle final z. 10, Guatemala City.
Read more15 Sun, 10am — ART: Exposition, Mayan’s with a Twist, by Alejandra “Bara” Barahona, a modern version of Mayan icons; 2-5 pm — (Spanish) LECTURA: Descubre tu Nahual, by Bara. Also, other activities at the central main square and the surrounding businesses. Pueblo Real Kilómetro No. 82.5 Carretera Interamericana, Tecpán.
Read more14 Sat., 11am-2pm —VOTER REGISTRATION: It’s time for U.S. citizens to register to vote for the 2012 elections. Get help from Democrats Abroad. For more info, contact John Chudy at 7832-4581 or mayadems@yahoo.com. El Attico, 4a av. 15-45, z. 14, Guatemala City.
Read more14 Sat., 8pm — BENEFIT: Fiesta Árabe. Cover includes a drink. To benefit the Liga Nacional Contra el Cáncer. Restaurante Gaia, 5a av. norte (tel: 7832-3670), La Antigua.
Read more14 Sat., 1pm — BENEFIT DANCE: The Niños con Bendición from Aguas Caliente dance and play the marimba, flutes and bombas. Free. La Peña de Sol Latino (tel: 7882-4468), La Antigua.
Read more13 Fri., 8pm — MUSIC: Ricardo Andrade Vive by Gaby Andrade. Acoustic alternative rock. Q50. El Sitio (tel: 7832-3037), La Antigua.
Read more12 Thurs., 6:30pm — (Spanish) CONFERENCE: Tipologías Arquitectónicas en el Arte Hispanoguatemalteco, por Anibal Chajón. Q30/Q15, students with carnet. Museo Popol Vuh (tel: 2338-7836), Universidad Francisco Marroquín, 6a calle final, z. 1, Guatemala City.
Read more12 Thurs., through Sun., 15 — PHOTOGRAPHY: Scenes from France by photographer Dieter Droth, benefits Rotary Club of Guatemala. El Rincón Del Conquistador (tel: 7882-4398) La Antigua
Read more12 Thurs., 12pm — GASTRONOMY: Festival Gastronomique, featuring chef Vincent Boutinaud, offering a taste of France though its traditional flavors. Q250 per person. Café de La Paix, Hotel Real Intercontinental, Guatemala City.
Read more12 Thurs., 6:30pm, through Wed., 18 — ART: El Misterio de la Incertidumbre, Batik by Amparo Toledo. Museo Ixchel (tel: 2361-8081), 6a calle final z. 10, Guatemala City.
Read more11 Wed., 7pm — EXPOSITION: Ixtzunun, l´Histoire à l´histoire by archaeologist Mélanie Forné. Free. Alianza Francesa (tel: 2207-5757), 5a calle 10-55, z. 13, Finca La Aurora, Guatemala City.
Read more10 Tues., 5:30pm — TALK: The Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Association is the leading advocate for the rights of wild animals in Guatemala, receiving 300-600 animals per year, the majority confiscated from wildlife traffickers. Presentation includes wild (non-releasable) animals. Donation Q25. Rainbow Café (tel: 7832-1919), 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua.
Read more10 Tues., 8pm — MUSIC: Musique Classique, by orquesta Municipal de Guatemala. Directed by Master Sarmientos. Free. Alianza Francesa (tel: 2207-5757), 5a calle 10-55, z. 13, Finca La Aurora, Guatemala City.
Read more9 Mon., 7pm — FASHION SHOW: France á la Mode – Mode et Parfums, creations by Mauricio Samayoa, Eduardo Figueroa, Paola Alfaro, Walter Ramirez, Ichigo Tock, Ana Lis Tanner, Mynor Veliz, Morena. Free. Alianza Francesa (tel: 2207-5757), 5a calle 10-55, z. 13, Finca La Aurora, Guatemala City.
Read more7 Sat., through Sat., 28 — ART: Saban Pinturas. El Attico (tel: 2368-0853), 4a av. 15-45, z. 14, Guatemala City.
Read more7 Sat., 7pm — MUSIC: Rocío Recinos en Concierto, jazz and bossa nova like Perfeicao, Let´s Fall in Love, I Left My Heart in San Francisco, Bebado e a Equilibrista and Cuenta Conmigo. Q50. El Sitio (7832-3037), La Antigua.
Read more7 Sat. & Sat.21st, 9am-noon — COOKING CLASS: Mariela, Norma, María and the staff in the kitchen conduct Típico Guatemalan Cooking Classes; $40 includes a fantastic cup of Antigua coffee, three hours of school and the wonderful meal you cooked (with a glass of wine or other beverage). Afterward Mariela takes the class to the mercado to see where to[…]
Read more7 Sat. — FESTIVAL DE ARTE Y CULTURA: Art, music, dance, ecology, and more, organized by Nana Juana Hotel/Marina. Free. See page 28 in the July REVUE for details or visit www.festival.inriodulce.com, Río Dulce, Izabal.
Read more5 Thurs., 7:30am-12:30pm — WORKSHOP: English Teacher Training ETT 2nd Edition I, presented by Naomi Wolfe. For details contact info.lersguatemala@gmail.com Museo Ixchel (tel: 2361-8081), 6a calle final z. 10, Guatemala City.
Read more5 Thurs., 6:30pm — (Spanish) CONFERENCE: Investigaciones Arqueológicas en el Zotz por Thomas Garrison. Q30/Q15, students with carnet. Museo Popol Vuh (tel: 2338-7836), Universidad Francisco Marroquín, 6a calle final, z. 1, Guatemala City.
Read more6 Fri., 8pm — (Spanish) THEATER: A Contra Reloj, by Compañía de teatro Artistas Trabajando. Q50. El Sitio (tel: 7832-3037), La Antigua.
Read more6 Fri., 7pm — THEATER: Grease, a musical performance by middle school students. Free. Antigua International School, El Cortijo de las Flores, Km. 48.5, La Antigua, the road to Ciudad Vieja.
Read more6 Fri., 10am — (Spanish) TALK: Uso de aceites naturales, vegetales y esenciales. Además habrá una demostración de estos maravillosos aceites, sales, exfoliantes y cremas. Entrada gratuita. Vivero y Café La Escalonia (tel: 7832-7074), 5a av. sur final #36-C, La Antigua.
Read more5 Thurs., 7pm — ANTIGUA PHOTO CLUB: Club Fotográfico de Antigua (CFA) features photo talks by special guests as well as photo contests in color, b/w and digital categories. CFA welcomes novice and professional photo enthusiasts. For additional information and details visit www.clubfotograficoantigua.com or Facebook.com/ClubFotograficoAntigua. Free. Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española, La Antigua.
Read more4 Wed., 11am-2pm —VOTER REGISTRATION: It’s time for U.S. citizens to register to vote for the 2012 elections. Get help from Democrats Abroad. For more info, contact John Chudy at 7832-4581 or mayadems@yahoo.com. Conexion, 4a calle oriente #14, comercial La Fuente, La Antigua.
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