Calendar
of Events |
Music |
Art |
Dec.
2
Concert "Gigaton de Estrellas", a reggaeton and electronic
music festival with international dj’s. From Panama: Comando
Tiburon, Eddy Lover, La Factoria, Jr. Ranks, Aldo Ranks and more.
Featuring Puerto Rican reggaeton artists. Starts at 5 p.m. at
the Atlapa Convention Center. Tickets: $13 at Blockbuster.
Dec.
3
Concert "Christmas with Love", featuring the Music Band
of the Pedro Pablo Sánchez School from La Chorrera. At
Cueva de Los Leones in La Chorrera. Cost: Children $1; adults
$3. In aid of the Construction of the Home for the Elders of West-Panama.
Tickets for sale at Pilar Boutique in La Chorrera.
Dec.
7
Gilberto Santa Rosa & El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico in concert.
In Figali Convention Center at 8 p.m. Tickets: $25 in Video Ave.
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Exhibit of modern art, featuring works byEric Fajardo, Kim Gronborg,
Marianne Jorgensen and Joaquín Zaragoza, at the Contemporary
Arts Museum. Information: 262-3380 |
Sports |
Dec./Dic.
3
Duatlhon RBK II Series & Ironkid Race, Panama City, Albrook.
For adults y IronTeen. Race 6Km, Cycling 32Km, Race 3Km. Kids:
race (distances according age). More information contact: Allan
Baitel: (507) 6612-2063, eMail: ptyab@c-com.net.pa or visit: www.triathlon.org.pa |
Theater |
Theater
Guild en Ancón
Dec./
Dic. 14-16 & 21-22
"Live
from Station Xmas" written by Theresa Apple and directed
by Charles Todd Apple. The play opens Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets:
$10. Information: 212-0060. |
Spectacles |
Country
Festivals |
Dic.
2
First International Festival of Music Composers, with the presentation
of national and international composers. Begins on Dec. 1st with
workshops and conferences, and on Dec. 2nd at Plaza Catedral of
San Felipe from 5 p.m. with artistic presentations by Alejandro
Largota, Iván Barrios, Yigo Sugasti, Kafu Banton and more.
Information: 501-4012/13
Dic.
7
Latinamerican Cinema with the Chilean production "El Rey
de los Huevones" with Chilean director Boris Quercia. At
Cinemark of Albrook Mall at 7 p.m. Tickets: $5 for sale at the
Chilean Embassy 223-9748 (Andrea).
Jan./
Ene. 15 – 20
Panama Jazz Festival 2007 with musical clinics, and concerts.
Featuring renowned national and international artists. Tickets:
$30, $20, $15, $5. Information: norismiranda@panamajazzfestival.com;
www.panamajazzfestival.com |
Jan.
11 – 21
"International
Fair of Flowers and Coffee" in Boquete, province of Chiriquí.
With folklore presentations, handicrafts sale, flower exhibits.
Call IPAT 526-7000 or informacion@ipat.gob.pa
Jan.
11 – 14
Agricultural fair of the eastern sector of Panama, in Tanara of
Chepo. Sale of agricultural products, artistic presentations.
Call IPAT 526-7000 or informacion@ipat.gob.pa |
Horse
Races |
Thursdays,
Saturdays and Sundays
At Presidente
Remón race track. Call 217-6060. |
Folklore
Shows |
Coloful
folklore shows at Restaurante "Al Tambor de la Alegría,
located at Brisas de Amador, every Thuesday, Thursday, Friday
and Saturday at 9:00 p.m. Admittance: $10.00 per person. Call:
314-3380.
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.
Every
week
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. |
Miscelaneous |
From/
desde Nov. 29
Photograhic exhibit "Hitos de Nueva York" at the Museo
del Canal Interoceánico de Panamá. Information:
U.S. Embassy;
panamaweb@state.gov
Exhibición de fotografías "Hitos de Nueva York"
en el Museo del Canal Interoceánico de Panamá. Información
en la Embajada de Estados Unidos: panamaweb@state.gov
Dec./
Dic. 1
"Friendship,
Culture & Christmas" is a cultural party with music,
art, books and many surprises. You can find painters, writers,
musicians and dancers. At 6:00 p.m. in the Salon of ExedraBooks.
Free entrance. More information: www.culturaplus.net, www.exedrabooks.com
"Amistad, Cultura y Navidad" es una fiesta cultural
de fin de año donde habrá música, obras de
arte, libros y otras sorpresas. Podrás encontrar con pintores,
escritores, músicos, danzantes panameños. Desde
las 6:00 p.m. en el Salón de ExedraBooks. Entrada: Gratis.
Mayor información: www.culturaplus.net, www.exedrabooks.com
Dec./
Dic. 13
The American Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Panama invites
you to their Annual Holiday Buffet Dinner at 7 p.m. in the Grand
Colonial Salon of The Bristol Panama. Tickets: $25 for members
and non-members: $45. Includes dinner, wine, music & door
prizes.
La Cámara de Comercio e Industrias de Panamá los
invitan a su Buffet Anual Navideño a las 7 p.m. en el Salón
Grand Colonial del Hotel Bristol Panama. Boletos: $25 miembros
y $45 no-miembros. Incluye cena, vino, musica y premios.
Dec./
Dic. 17, 23 & 30
The Audubon Society of Panama invites you to participate in the
Christmas Birds Count to gather information about the distribution
patterns of birds and general health of the environment. On Dec.
17 in the Central Pacific area, Dec. 23 in the Central area of
the Canal and the area of Volcan in Chiriqui, and Dec. 30 in the
Atlantic area of the Canal.
La Sociedad Audubon de Panamá lo invita a participar de
los Conteos Navideños de Aves que brinda información
sobre los patrones de distribución de las aves y la salud
del ambiente en general. El 17 de Dic. en el área del Pacífico
Central, el 23 de Dic. en el área Central del Canal y el
área de Volcán en Chiriquí y el 30 de Dic.
en el área Atlántica del Canal.
Dec./
Dic. 23
Familiclub's invites you to their musical dates starting at 6:00
p.m. in Siete Mares Restaurant. Reservations: 260-7529. Tickets
$20 each person, includes dinner.
Familiclub's los invita a sus citas musicales a partir de las
6:00 p.m. en el Restaurante Siete Mares. Reservaciones: 260-7529.
Entrada $20 por persona e incluye cena. |
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Audubon
Society’s Christmas Bird Counts
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 The
Audubon Society of Panama invites birdwatchers to its traditional
Christmas Bird Count excursions. The first will take place in the
forests of the Pacific entrance of the Canal (December 17.) The
following week, on December 23, two groups will visit the Canal’s
central area and the town of Volcán, in the province of Chiriquí.
A trip to the waterway’s Caribbean terminus is scheduled for
December 30.
The
Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Counts have been taking place
for over 100 years around the world to protest wildlife hunting
during this time of the year. Approximately 2,000 bird counts take
place around the planet on any given year, involving approximately
50,000 birdwatchers. The first Audubon Christmas Bird Count in Panama
took place 37 years ago.
Registration
fee per count is $10.00. For more information, call Itzel Fong Gadea
at 232-5977, programas@panamaaudubon.org
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The event is Dec. 15-16:
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Telethon
to raise funds for 911 emergency hotline system
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The establishment
of a nationwide, 911 emergency hotline system is the main goal of
this year’s 20-30 Telethon, Panama's principal charity event
of the year, which will take place December 15-16 at Atlapa Convention
Center.
Numerous
Panamanian and international performers will take turns in raising
the US$4million needed to create the system during a 24-hour show
broadcast by all commercial TV stations.
A tradition
started by the 20-30 Club in 1981, Panama's Telethon is an awaited
part of the country's December activities. In the past, the event
has raised millions of dollars to establish new medical and rehab
centers for the handicaped and underprivileged children.
For more
information, visit the page www.teleton.com
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Successful
women’s retreat
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Over 100
mostly African-American women from the United States and Panama participated
in the "Soothe our Souls" (SOS) Retreat early November in
Panama City.
The week-long
series of activities was a complete success. Accompanied by their
husbands and boyfriends, the women enjoyed lectures, workshops, concerts,
tours of the interior provinces and the capital and Salsa dance lessons.
The concept
of the SOS retreat is the brainchild of Carole "Ife" Keene
(CEO of VIP Publishing Inc.) and her husband, William "Damani"Keene.
It is an outgrowth of the book, Cancer of the Spirit, written and
published by Carole Keene. The mission of SOS is to assist women in
achieving self-empowerment and to offer a vehicle that will help them
enhance their self-esteem. Visiting participants came from California,
Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South
Carolina, Virginia and Washington D.C.
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Expat
Events
expatexplorers@expatsinpanama.com
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Christmas
Shopping Tour to Albrook, Los Pueblos
(Date to be chosen by shoppers).
A safe, secure, and fun way of shopping for Christmas. Shoppers
will be escorted, and packages taken care of as they shop for
more. Maximum number of shoppers: 6; minimum: 2. $20/person,
$35/couple.
SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 16
Navy League Monthly Dinner at Panama City’s
Union Club in Paitilla, from noon to 1:00 p.m. The US Ambassador
will be the guest and speaker.
MONDAY,
DECEMBER 18
Happy Hour & PreRegistration Event, at Rino’s
Restaurant, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Corner of Federico
Boyd & Calle 49). Stop by to register for or find out about
upcoming events, meet new people, or just to socialize! Special
Drink Prices apply.
THURSDAY
DECEMBER 21
Elks Annual Christmas Party for members, their families
and guests, at the Elks Club in Balboa. This pot luck dinner
will start at 6:30 p.m. The lodge will provide ham and turkey
and members bring the rest. Call: 228 - 0704 |
SUNDAY
DECEMBER 24
Christmas Eve with Friends
(Location to be announced) The Expat Explorers Club has become
a family and this event will be a tribute to all of its members.
It will be a time of sharing memories of past Christmases.
SUNDAY
DECEMBER 31
New Year's Eve Dine & Dance Cruise
A maritime party on the Bay of Panama, onboard the motor vessel,
Fantasia Del Mar, A wonderful way to sail out of 2006 & into
2007, with new friends and a new country, Dining, dancing, and
drinks included A minimum of $5 per ticket will go to Casita De
Mausi, a food, clothing, & shelter provider for impoverished
cancer victims from the interior provinces. Limited tickets: $55
per person (before Dec. 18) $60 per person afterwards (deadline
Dec 30)
Upcoming
in January include:
January 6th - Full transit of the Panama Canal
January 15th -20th - The Panama Jazz Festival
January (to be announced) Full day at the beach |
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Upcoming
events in Boquete
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Two major
events are in store for visitors and residents in the town of Boquete,
Chiriquí, in the first weeks of 2007. The first is its annual
Flower and Coffee Festival –the largest of its kind in Central
America (January 9-16) featuring folklore dances, games and flower
exhibits from around the world. The second is the Boquete Jazz Festival,
scheduled for February 2-4.
Located
480 km west of Panama City, Boquete is a strong magnet for North American
and European retirees, who have prompted a real estate boom this decade.
A picturesque agricultural community founded by European immigrants
in the early 20th century, Boquete is known as the country's flower
capital. Its navel oranges are considered a true delicacy as well.
Situated 1,600 meters above sea level, the community enjoys year-round,
spring-like weather. The months of January and February are the coolest
months of the year in Boquete.
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Episcopal
Carol Service
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The traditional
carol service at St. Luke’s Episcopal Cathedral, Panama City,
will be held on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 4:30 p.m. The church extends a
warm welcome to people of all denominations to this special event.
For more information, call 262-2056.
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