Festival Internacional de Jazz XI
San Miguel de Allende
November 25 to 28, 2004
1st Cancer Support Group, 5:00 to 7:00, 11 Loreto St.
1st Day of the Dead Fair, Altar making ceremony, 6:00 to 9:30, Villa Jacaranda, 53 Aldama St.
1st Concert, Rumba y Son, Salsa & Cuban Music, 10:30 PM, Char-Rock, 7 Correo St.
1st The Light Walk, Cardo, Fray José de Guadalupe Mojica, Sollano, Correo,
Corregidora, San Francisco y Plaza Principal, 7:30 PM.
1st Altar Ceremony, 8:30 PM, El Jardín.
1st Guided tour of altars, 9:00 PM, El Jardín.
1st Chichimeca Reservation Dance, 9:30 PM, El Jardín.
1st Fair, 10:30 PM, El Jardín.
1st Art Show,
Camila Sand's monoprints intermingle Day of the Dead symbols like zempenchulits
owners, sugar skulls and candles, While the traditional
"Devil and Muñeca (dolls)" mix with martinis, happy dogs and the Garden of Eden to serve as a focal point for further exploration of the
theme of loss and renewal, 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Villa Jacaranda Hotel, 53 Aldama St.
1st Book Signing, New York Times best-selling children's authors Linda Lowery and Richard Keep will sign copies of their newest books.
Rick's "Clatter Bash!" (Peachtree Press, 2004) captures the bone-rattling fun of the evening in rhyme, with vivid cut paper skeletons. Linda's
insightful "Day of the Dead", (Carolrhoda Books, 2004) describes the seasons of life celebrated during this holiday, 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Villa Jacaranda Hotel, 53 Aldama St.
1st Artisan's Toys, Heidi and Bill Levasserr's collection of locally-crafted Mexican toys will be on sale. All have a
humorous "Muertos" slant, with sequin-eyed skeletons, life-and-death ferris wheels, and creepy-fun calacas, 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Villa Jacaranda Hotel, 53 Aldama St.
1st Altar-Making, Join in a candle light ceremony lead by Spiritual Indigenous teacher, María Teresa Valenzuela who will bring the meaning
and symbols of this ancient tradition to life. Bring a photocopy of a loved one you would like to celebrate. (Donations suggested), 7:00 PM and again 8:30 PM, Villa Jacaranda Hotel, 53 Aldama St.
1st Seasonal Gifts, Patrice Wynn brings handmade Muertos aprons, shirts and bolsas. Soap and candle maker Karen Letcher uses seasonal
coriander, nutmeg, calendula and pumpkin to please the senses, 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Villa Jacaranda Hotel, 53 Aldama St.
1st Sensual Chocolatiers, Michael McKenna and Barbara Hartinger will offer their
custom designed Day of Dead cajas de muertos (cof ns)
lled with premium chocolate truf es, 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Villa Jacaranda Hotel, 53 Aldama St.
1st Dinner Anyone? Enjoy the Villa Jacaranda Restaurant's tables set as small altars and a buffet of traditional "Dia de Muertos"
Mexican foods, including one cocktail or beverage, 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, 53 Aldama St.
1st Art Opening, Gallery House Christina Sol, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, see at ATENCION newspaper for directions, cel. 044 415 101 59 03.
1st & 2nd: The "Cementario Civil", Cemetery will open its gates to the general public for the 1st and 2nd of November. It will be possible to visit 18th century graves and see their inscriptions, and a traditional Day of the Dead altar will erected. This cemetery, one of the oldest in San Miguel de Allende, is located in Col. San Juan de Dios, close to the Mercado de San Juan de Dios and the DIF offices on Av. Insurgentes.
2nd Guided tour of altars, 1:00 PM, El Jardín.
2nd Guided tour of altars, 3:00 PM, El Jardín.
2nd Tonalli Warriors Dance (Prehispanic Group Dance), 6:00 PM, El Jardín.
2nd Guided tour of altars, 6:00 PM, El Jardín.
2nd "Plays of Magic and Death" Dance with Ballet Mazatl from San Miguel de Allende Casa de Cultura, 7:00 PM, El Jardín.
2nd Chichimeca Reservation Dance, 8:00 PM, El Jardín.
2nd Writer's Group, Drop-In Writers Group, Readings and discussion, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, El Arbol Bookstore & Cafe, 1 Aldama St.
2nd Spanish/ English Conversation, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, Biblioteca Pública.
2nd Live Music, Live Jazz and Happy Hour, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Casa Sierra
Nevada, 35 Hospicio St.
2nd Concert, Oldies '60s & '70s, Manix and La Banda, 10:30 PM, Char-Rock, 7 Correo St.
2nd Art Opening, Gallery House Christina Sol, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, see at ATENCION newspaper for directions, cel. 044 415 101 59 03.
3rd Chamber Music Group, 11:00 AM, 8 Callejon de San Jose St.
3rd Live Music, Jazz and Wine Bar, 6:30 PM, Casa Sierra Nevada, 35 Hospicio St.
3rd Bullfight Videos, 6:30 PM, La Mesa del Matador, Colonia La Lejona.
3rd Concert, Oldies '60s & '70s, Manix and La Banda, 10:30 PM, Char-Rock, 7 Correo St.
4th Open Art Studios, La Aurora Artists, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Fábrica la Aurora, across the bridge on Calzada de la Aurora.
4th Live Music, Jazz and Wine Bar, 6:30 PM, Casa Sierra Nevada, 35 Hospicio St.
4th Bullfight Videos, 6:30 PM, La Mesa del Matador, Colonia La Lejona.
4th Live Music, Flamenco Show, 8:30 PM, Finegann's Pub, 7 Codo St.
5th Author Reading, San Miguel Authors' Sala, 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Posada San Francisco, Hidalgo St.
5th Live Music, Jazz and Wine Bar, 6:30 PM, Casa Sierra Nevada, 35 Hospicio St.
5th Concert, Rafael de la Rocha, Happy Hour, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, El Atascadero Restaurant & Bar.
5th Concert, Irish Music, "The Black Velvet Band", 8:30 PM, Finnegan's Pub, 7 Codo St.
5th Concert, Xabier Gliber, 9:30 PM, Bóvedas Bar, Music & Tapas, 24 Tinajitas St.
6th Art Garden, Art display and sale by artists, "Los Lavaderos", 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, end of Recreo St.
6th Bloodless Bullfighting, Carlos Meléndez, 4:30 PM, Hotel Real de Minas.
6th Live Music, Jazz and Wine Bar, 6:30 PM, Casa Sierra Nevada, 35 Hospicio St.
6th Walking Tour, Night of Legends, Tales & Tradition, 8:00 PM, La Parroquia (in front).
6th Live Music, Gypsy Jazz, 8:30 PM, Finnegan's Pub, 7 Codo St.
7th Art Garden, Art display and sale by artists, "Los Lavaderos", 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, end of Recreo St.
14th Chamber Music Concert, soprano Carla Svéd, piano Antonio Bravo, 5:00 PM, St Paul's Church, 6 Cardo St.
14th Concert, Oldies '60s & '70s, Manix and la Banda, 10:30 PM, Char-Rock, 7 Correo St.
14th Regional Haute Cuisine Expo, 11:00 AM a 6:00 PM, Instituto Allende.
15th Lecture, International Day for Imprisoned Writers, Lucina Kathman, Tony Cohan & Victor Sahuatoba, 5:00 PM, Sala Quetzal,
Biblioteca Pública.
15th Photography Lecture, Yolanda Andrade and Arthur Meyerson, 7:30 PM, Teatro Ángela Peralta.
15th Live Music, Live Blues, 8:30 PM, Finnegan's Pub, 7 Codo St.
15th Concert, Rumba y Son, Salsa and Cuban Music, 8:30 PM, Char-Rock, 7 Correo St.
16th Writers' Group, Readings and discussion, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, El Árbol Bookstore & Café, 1 Aldama St.
16th Live Music, Live Jazz, & Happy Hour, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Casa Sierra Nevada, Centro.
16th Concert, Oldies '60s & '70s, Manix and la Banda, 10:30 PM, Char-Rock, 7 Correo St.
17th Chamber Music Group, 11:00 AM, 8 Callejón San José.
17th Live Music, Jazz & Wine Bar, 6:30 PM, Casa Sierra Nevada, 35 Hospicio in Centro.
17th Photography Lecture, Vidal Berrones and Eddie Soloway, 7:30 PM, Teatro Ángela Peralta.
17th Concert, Ildefonso Sosa, 7:30 PM, Teatro Santa Ana, Biblioteca
Pública.
18th Open Art Studios, La Aurora Artists, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Fábrica la Aurora, across the bridge on Calzada de la Aurora.
18th Lecture, Book Presentation "Tell me about the Park", 5:00 PM, Sala Quetzal,
Biblioteca Pública.
18th Concert, Ildefonso Sosa, 7:30 PM, Teatro Santa Ana, Biblioteca
Pública.
18th Live Music, Flamenco Show, 8:30 PM, Finnega's Pub, 7 Codo St.
18th Concert, Voodoo Chile, Blues and Soul Music, 10:30 PM, Char-Rock, 7 Correo St.
19th Opening Reception, exhibition of paintings "Color of People", by Adriana Martinez Cruz, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, The Loft Gallery, McAllen Texas.
19th Lecture, "El Placer de la Literatura" in Spanish, by Victor Sahuatoba, 5:00 PM, Sala Quetzal, Biblioteca Pública.
19th Story narration, by Laura Casillas, 6:00 PM, Patio de la Biblioteca Publica.
19th Live Music, Jazz & Wine Bar, 6:30 PM, Casa Sierra Nevada, 35 Hospicio in Centro.
19th Concert, Irish Music, "The Black Velvet Band", 8:30 PM, Finnegan's Pub, 7 Codo St.
20th Art Garden, Art display and sale by artists, "Los Lavaderos", 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, end of Recreo St.
20th Bloodless Bullfighting, Carlos Meléndez, 4:30 PM, Hotel Real de Minas.
20th Live Music, Jazz & Wine Bar, 6:30 PM, Casa Sierra Nevada, 35 Hospicio in Centro.
20th Live Music, Gypsy Jazz, 8:30 PM, Finnegan's Pub, 7 Codo St.
21st Art Garden, Art display and sale by artists, "Los Lavaderos", 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, end of Recreo St.
21st Puppet Show, La Salamandra Puppets, "Martina and the bird-men", 12:00 PM, Miguel Malo Auditorium, Bellas Artes.
21st Concert, Pre-Hispanic Concert by Tim Hazell and Caracol de Fuego, 8:00 PM, Teatro Ángela Peralta.
21st Concert, Oldies '60s & '70s, Manix and la Banda, 10:30 PM, Char-Rock, 7 Correo St.
22nd Live Music, Live Blues, 8:30 PM, Finnegan's Pub, 7 Codo St.
22nd Concert, Gypsy concert by Javier Estrada, 7:30 PM, Teatro Santa Anna, Biblioteca Pública.
22nd Concert, Rumba y Son, Salsa and Cuban Music, 10:30 PM, Char-Rock, 7 Correo St.
23rd Drama Workshop, "Engaging The Archetype" by Bill Pearlman, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Quinta Loreto Hotel, Loreto St.
23rd Writer's Group, Drop-In Writers Group Reading and discussion, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, El Árbol Bookstore & Café, Aldama 1.
23rd Live Music, Jazz & Happy Hour Blue Bar, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Casa Sierra Nevada, 35 Hospicio St.
23rd Concert, Oldies '60s & '70s, Manix and la Banda, 10:30 PM, Char-Rock, 7 Correo St.
24th Chamber Music Group, 11:00 AM, 8 Callejón de San José.
24th Live Music, Jazz & Wine Bar, 6:30 PM, Casa Sierra Nevada, 35 Hospicio St.
24th Bullfight Videos, 6:30 PM, La mesa del Matador Restaurant, Libramiento a Queretaro, colonia La alejona
24th Jazz Concert, Sam Masich Bobby & Kapp, 8:30 PM, Finnegan's Pub, 7 Codo St.
25th Open Art Studios, La Aurora Artists, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Fábrica la Aurora, across the bridge on Calzada la Aurora.
25th Open Art Reception, San Miguel Studio Tours, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, la Morada Hotel, 12 Correo St.
25th Live Music, Jazz & Wine Bar, 6:30 PM, Casa Sierra Nevada, 35 Hospicio in Centro.
25th Live Music, Flamenco Show, 8:30 PM, Finnegan's Pub, 7 Codo St.
25th Mike Marshall & Darol Anger, with local
musicians Antonio Lozoya, Ken Basman, and Victor Monterubio. Hot
Club Style violin, among many styles!
25th David "Fathead" Newman on sax, with vocalist Teri
Roiger, bass John Meneghan, Bobby Kapp on drums, Peggy Stern on
piano. The sax and the man are legends.
26th A Mexico City quartet of four young females.
Apperaing with, Augustin Bernal on bass, and Gabriel Figueroa on
percussion. Wait for the real name; it is NOT Sexy Sax Chicks.
26th From San Antonio, Texas, Henry Brun and the
Latin Playerz, with Judi DeLeon on vocals. San Miguel has been
waiting for their repeat appearance in San Miguel!
26th Open art Studios, San Miguel Studio Tours, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, la Morada Hotel, 12 Correo St.
26th Concert, Rafael de la Rocha & Happy Hour, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, El Atascadero Restaurant & Bar.
26th Live Music, Jazz Festival, 8:00 PM, Restaurant Bar-Cafe Galería 73, Zacateros 73.
26th Popular Music, The Black Velvet Band, 8:30 PM, Finnegan's Pub, Codo 7.
26th Live Music, Irish Music, "The Black Velvet Band", 8:30 PM, Finnegan's Pub, 7 Codo St.
27th Art Garden, Art display and sale by artists, "Los Lavaderos", 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, end of Recreo St.
27th Open art Studios, San Miguel Studio Tours, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, la Morada Hotel, 12 Correo St.
27th Paper Exhibit Opening, "Cuaderno de Viaje" by Vicemte Rojo, 12:00 PM, Mexican Art Gallery, Bellas Artes.
27th Book Presentation, The Silver King by Edith Couturier, 5:00 PM, Historical Museum, 1 Cuna de Allende.
27th Latin Music Candela, 8:30 PM, Finnegan's Pub, Codo 7.
27th Vibraphonist Dave Pike, who can do one vibe, two
marimbas, and just about anything.
27th BIG BAND from Mexico City! This is a 12 piece band.
And please remember, it's the last night at the Teatro, so anything
can happen.
28th 1:00 PM, Extravaganza en el Jardin de San Miguel de
Allende
28th Art Garden, Art display and sale by artists, "Los Lavaderos", 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, end of Recreo St.
28th Open art Studios, San Miguel Studio Tours, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, la Morada Hotel, 12 Correo St.
28th Live Music, Live Blues Music, The Sonn Blues Band, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Finnegan's Pub, 7 Codo St.
28th Concert, Oldies 60's & 70's Manix and La Banda, 10:30 PM, Char-Rock, 7 Correo St.
29th Live Music, Jam Session, 8:00 PM, Restaurant Bar-Cafe Galeria 73, Zacateros 73.
29th Live Music, Live Blues, 8:30 PM, Finnegan's Pub, 7 Codo St.
29th Live Music, Grupo Rumba y Son Salsa Cuban Music, 10:30 PM, Char-Rock, 7 Correo St.
30th Writer's Group, Drop-In Writers Group Readings adn Discussion, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, El Árbol Bookstore & Cafe, 1 Aldama.
30th Sapanish/English Conversation, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, Biblioteca Pública.
30th Art Exhibit Opening, Metamorphosis painted ostrich eggs, 5:00 PM, Galería Casa Diana, 48 Recreo St.
30th Live Music, Live Jazz & Happy Hour, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Casa Sierra Nevada Centro, 35 Hospicio St.
30th Concert, Oldies 60's & 70's Manix and La Banda, 10:30 PM, Char-Rock, 7 Correo St.
The Extravaganza on Sunday at the Jardin of San Miguel, and of
course is open.
The Angela Peralta theater is at the corner of Mesones and
Hernandez Macias streets.
Concert at the Teatro Angela Peralta on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday are paid admission.
XXVII National Fair of Wool and Brass, Instituto Allende, San Miguel de Allende,
November 19th to 28th, 2004
Second Contest of Metal Work, Brass, Wool and Paper, more Information: Jefatura de Fomento Artesanal, Phone: 15-4-88-64, San
Miguel de Allende, November, 2004,
Walking Tour of Centro, 9:30 a.m., groups form in
Jardin, $100 peso donation, benefits Patronato Pro Niños.
"The Mysteries of the Enneagram, 4 – 6 PM,
Advanced." Instructor: Psychologist Dr. Beverly Nelson,
co–founder of LifePath
Retreats. (Closed class, please inquire about attending.)
154-8465.
Tuesday Market, behind Plaza Real del Conde (Gigante
mall).
Computer Club, 10 a.m., all welcome, Computer Learning
Center, Biblioteca, free.
Conversaciones con Amigos, practice your Spanish or
English, 5 to 6:30 p.m., $10 pesos (optional), Biblioteca
Pública, info: David Bossman, 152-3001.
"The Mysteries of the Enneagram Introductory Class."
Instructor: Psychologist Dr. Beverly Nelson, co–founder of LifePath
Retreats. 154.8465.
"Dream Interpretation." 4 – 5:30 PM, Instructor:
Jungian dream counselor and award–winning author Joseph
Dispenza, co–founder of LifePath
Retreats. Drop-ins welcome. 154.8465.
"Traditional Group Therapy." 4 – 6 PM, Instructor:
Psychologist Dr. Beverly Nelson, co–founder of LifePath
Retreats. (Closed group, please inquire about attending.)
154.8465.
Walking Tour of Centro, 9:30 a.m., groups form in
Jardín, $100 pesos donation, benefits Patronato Pro
Niños.
Chamber Music Group, 11 a.m., Callejón San
José 8, info. Marjorie Hines, 152-3917.
Just one more row, noon, knitting & crocheting for
charity, Biblioteca Patio.
SOME (So Others May Eat), meal program for the elderly,
1:45 p.m., Parroquia. info: 152-3427
Coro de San Miguel meets, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Guadiana 28,
with Elena Shoemaker.
Club Rotario (Rotary Club), 8 p.m., Posada de la Aldea,
Ancha de San Antonio 9.
Workshop/Performance, creative adventures through the
landscape of personal dance, 5 p.m., Prolongación de Aldama
44A, $50 pesos, info 044-415-100-9630.
Jueves de Conciertos, 5:30 p.m., University of
Guanajuato music students, Sala Quetzal, $20 peso donation
(optional).
Conversaciones con Amigos, practice your Spanish or
English, 5 to 6:30 p.m., $10 pesos (optional), Biblioteca Publica,
info: David Bossman, 152-3001.
"Traditional Group Therapy." 11 AM - 1 PM, Instructor:
Psychologist Dr. Beverly Nelson, co–founder of LifePath
Retreats. (New Group Forming.) 154.8465.
"Dream Interpretation." 4 - 5:30 PM, Instructor: Jungian
dream counselor and award–winning author Joseph Dispenza,
co–founder of LifePath
Retreats. Drop-Ins welcome. 154.8465.
Rubber Bridge, noon, school supplies benefit ($10
pesos), Gazebo, Hotel Villa Jacaranda, info: 152-0934.
El Jardín del Arte, art display and sale, 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m., Los Lavaderos, (at the end of calle Recreo in front of
Sierra Nevada en el Parque Hotel).
Camila Sand's monoprints intermingle Day of the Dead symbols like zempenchulits
owners, sugar skulls and candles, While the traditional
"Devil and Muñeca (dolls)" mix with martinis, happy dogs and the Garden of Eden to serve as a focal point for further exploration of the
theme of loss and renewal, 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Villa Jacaranda Hotel, 53 Aldama St.
