Miguel Bosé, one of the most recognizable Spanish-language voices of all times, will offer the best of his repertoire at Anayansi Theater of Atlapa Convention Center, on Wednesday, May 11.

The son of Spanish bullfighter Luis Miguel Dominguín and actress Lucía Bosé, Miguel was born in Panama on April 3, 1956 (his mother went into labor during a stopover at Tocumen International Airport during one of his father’s tours).

Having spent most of his childhood in Madrid, surrounded by a number of celebrity figures, young Miguel left Spain for London, where he studied theater and dance at age 17. Although he managed to get minor roles in a number of European films during the early 1970’s, Bosé soon discovered that music was his passion.

He captivated audiences both in Latin America and Spain with the romantic hit, "Linda", in 1977, but became a celebrity in his own right with "Amante Bandido" (1984), appealing to a more mature audience with his versatile style.

Tickets to Bose’s concert cost $100.00, $70, $45 and $20 can be purchased at all Blockbuster video rental stores.

One of the biggest theatrical events of the year will be the stage presentation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar, which will run at Panama City’s National Theater May 27-June 5.

Co-written by Tim Rice as a rock opera, Jesus Christ Superstar was introduced in1970. It highlights the political and interpersonal struggles of Judas Iscariot and Jesus, and is told largely from Judas' irreverent point of view. The action takes place within the last week of Jesus's life, beginning with the entry into Jerusalem and ending with the Cruxifiction. Twentieth-century attitude and sensibilities pervade the lyrics, and ironic allusions to modern life are scattered throughout.

The opera was first heard as an album before being staged—in London's West End and later on Broadway.

The show opened on Broadway in 1971 to mixed reviews. Many religious groups protested outside the theatre, claiming that the show sacrilegiously portrayed Jesus Christ as a mere man.

Tickets cost $30.00, $25.00, $20.00 and $5.00, for sale at TicketCenter. For more information, call 279-1010 or visit ticketcenterpa.com

Lancome, the world-famous makeup and fragrance manufacturer, recently introduced its newest perfume into the Panamanian market: "Miracle So Magic". The event took place at Felix B. Maduro, one of the most prestigious department stores in Panama City.

Seen in the picture are: Ileana de Bodden, Marketing Manager of Importadora Maduro; Ericka Mancilla, representative of Lancome; Carlina Fábrega (model) and Alida de Iglesias, Executive Vice-president of Mega Publicidad.

Visitors are envited to the show entitled "Expresiones Folkloricas de Nuestra Tierra" (Folklore Expressions of our Land", a Panamanian folklore dance spectacle which takes place every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. The performance accompanies a Panamania buffet dinner.

Restaurante Pencas is located on the Amador Causeway. For more information, call: 211-3671 or visit the page www.pencas.com

Ensemble Antares, a U.S. chamber music group, is the National Concert Association’s second offering of the 2005 regular concert season. The ensemble will offer a recital on May 19 at Atlapa Convention Center.

A violin, cello, clarinet and piano group, Ensemble Antares was founded in 1996, and has received the highest distinction of four major chamber music competitions. The group won the Concert Artist Guild’s First Place Award in 2002.

Critics define Ensemble Antares as one of the most versatile groups of the day, performing an extensive repertoire of 18th century music as well as hits by contemporary composers. The group’s members are Vasselin Gellev (violin), Rebecca Patterson (cello), Garrick Zoeter (clarinet) and Eric Huebner (piano).

For tickets and more information, call 214-7236

Panamanian songstress Nina Campines will take part in a musical event featuring Panamanian ‘Típco’ music performers and Argentinean tango ensembles and troupes. The event is scheduled for Thursday, May 19 at the National Theater.

Tickets: $10.00 and $15.00, for sale at the Argosy Bookstore (Vía Argentina), tel.: 223-5344.

Panasonic Latin America, S.A. recently celebrated its 35th anniversary in Panama with its annual Convention for distributors from Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay, Paraguay, the Caribbean, Central America, Miami and Panama.

During the event, executives of the firm took the opportunity to launch the latest gadgets of the name brand in the local market.

Seen in this picture are: Yuji Yamashita, Panasonic’s Marketing Director, and Hidetsugu Uji, Chairman.