Music |
Art |
Concert
November
15
Concert
by Mexican singer Alejandro Fernández, at Figali Convention
Center. Tickets: $125, $75, $50, and $25.
November
16
Spanish
rock group "Hombres G" at Discoteca Next. For details,
call 265-8746.
November
22
Concert
featuring U.S. group The Black Eyed Peas, at Figali Convention
Center. Tickets for sale at Blockbuster video stores.
November
23
Ricky
Martin at Atlapa Convention Center. Tickets for sale (soon) at
Blockbuster video stores.
Oldies
Every
Thursday
"Coffee
and Tea Evenings to Remember" and oldies hits at Gran Hotel
Soloy, on Avenida Peru, from 3:00 p.m. To 6:00 p.m. Admittance:
$5.90 per person. For reservations, call: 301-1133. |
November
10
“Papel” (“Paper”), art exhibit by Paola
Schmitt and Claudia Aira, at Alliance Francaise. |
Thursdays
& Sundays |
| Horse
Races
Horse races at Presidente Remón race track in Juan Díaz.
Call: 217-6060 |
Varied |
November
19- 26
Christmas
cooking course, offered by chef Ramón Ortíz at Universidad
de Artes Ganexa. Tel.: 264-3961.
November
Nativity Scene contest for youths ages 12-18. For more information,
call: 230-8056/230/8057. |
Parades |
November
3-4
Panama's
102 anniversary as an independent republic. Parades in Panama
City and throughout the entire country, starting at 8.00 a.m.
Onwards.
November
10
Anniversary
of the "First Cry of Independence" in La Villa, province
of Los Santos. Folklore performances, parades. Call IPAT, 226-7000.
November
28
Anniversary
of Panama’s independence from Spain in the towns of Boquete
(province of Chiriquí) and Chorrera (province of Panama).
For more information, call IPAT, 226-7000.
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Folklore
Shows |
November
4-5
Folklore
dance performances at Mi Pueblito tourist complex, at 6:00 p.m.,
featuring Hispanic, Afro-Caribbean and Native American dances.
The center is located on 4th of July Avenue. Call 228-7154.
Every
week
Folklore
spectacles from all regions of Panama at Restaurante Tinajas,
every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 9:00 p.m. Located
on Calle 51, Bella Vista. Call: 263-7890. |
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November 15:
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Mexican
singer to steal hearts
at Figali Convention Center
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 November
brings a long list of concerts to Panama, the first of which is that
Mexican pop/Mariachi star Alejandro Fernandez, on Tuesday the 15th
at Figali Convention Center, in Amador.
Fernandez’
career has been constantly ascending during the last 12 years. His
albums continue to attract millions due to their unique mix of romantic
ballads, Mariachi and classical rhythms and sounds. He has performed
with a long list of famous international performers, such as Spanish
tenor Plácido Domingo and French songstress Patricia Kaas.
Tickets
cost $125.00, $75.00, $50.00 and $25.00, for sale at all Blockbuster
video rental stores.
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Ricky
Martin is coming to Panama!
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 Get
ready to shout aloud! Puerto Rican-born Enrique José Martín
Morales (a.k.a. Ricky Martin,) who has captivated millions around
the world with his hit "Livin’ La Vida Loca", has
included Panama in his current international tour. Everything is ready
for his concert, scheduled for November 23 at Las Islas Theater of
Atlapa Convention Center. The Visitor will offer more information
on the pop star’s visit in its next issue (Nov. 19.)
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He arrives on Nov. 6
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U.S. President
to address democracy,
trade relations with Panama
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 U.S.
President George W. Bush will visit the Isthmus on November 6. The
official visit is a response to an invitation made by Martín
Torrijos, president of Panama, earlier this year, although Bush's
24-hour stop in the Panamanian capital is part of a programmed tour
of South America.
The progress
of democracy in the region, and the war against drug trafficking and
organized crime will be some of the main topics of the Torrijos-Bush
meetings, although the free trade agreement between the two countries
(which has been in a standstill since early this year) will also be
addressed.
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Folklore
shows at Mi Pueblito
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Mi
Pueblito Tourist Center.
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An excellent
place to enjoy Panama’s Independence weekend celebrations is
at Mi Pueblito tourist complex, located at the foot of Ancón
Hill, on Avenida de Los Mártires (4th of July) Avenue.
Folklore
troupes of various age groups take to the stage every weekend, between
6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Mi Pueblito
is a replica of three, early 20th-century Panamanian towns, each of
which honors one of Panama’s main cultures: Hispanic, African
and Native American. It features handicraft shops, restaurants and
small museums.
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Patron
saint festivals
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 Don’t
miss the color and tradition of patron saint festivals taking place
throughout Panama this month.
November
5
Anniversary of the town of Antón, province of Coclé.
November
6
First Cry of Independence in Penonomé, province of Coclé
November
25
Patron saint festival of Santa Catalina, Pedasí, province of
Los Santos.
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Christmas
arrives early with the
"Non Cracker"
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The
cast, from left to right: Cheli de Boyd, Any Tovar, Cristina de la
Fuente and Victoria Breco.
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Christmas
bells will start ringing a bit early at Teatro En Círculo this
month with the stage performance of Dan Googin's "Sor Cascanueces"
(The Nun Cracker), which will run November 9-December 7.
Directed
by Panamanian theater master Bruce Quinn, the cast of the play includes
Any Tovar, Cristina de la Fuente, Janelle Davidson, Cheli de Boyd,
Victoria Greco, Felix Gómez and a choir of six children.
Shows
are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 4:00 p.m.
For reservations and more information, call 261-5375 or 261-5259.
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