Coming Events

Calendar of Events

Concerts	Live Music
Jun 2 "Ministry of Sound", electronic music event at MultiSports of Multiplaza Mall, with international DJs Marc Hughes, Granvil Kincaid, Masal Sheik and Panamanian DJ Edward Allen. Starting at Midnight. Tickets: $15, VIP: $25, Ultra VIP: $100 for sale at Blockbuster. Information: 390-4031, www.ministryofsound.com Jun 5 Concert by singer Fortuna Safdie and her band at the National Theater. Tickets: $40, $50 and $60, for sale at Blockbuster and El Hombre de la Mancha bookstore. Information: 226-0455, 6480-0653. Jun 7 Concert of the Pacifica String Quartet at the National Theater, at 8 p.m. Information: conciertos@conciertospanama.org; 214-7236 Jun 16 Fernandito Villalona, Elvis Crespo and Wilfrido Vargas in concert at the Figali Convention Center. Tickets on sale at Video Ave. Information: 264-3513	Jazz Wednesdays every week at Casa Góngora, Casco Viejo – San Felipe at 8:00 p.m. Information: culturad@municipio-pma.gob.pa 212-1350. Jazz Nights on Thursdays and Fridays at 10 p.m.every week at Bar La Platea, in Casco Antiguo. Information: www.scenaplatea.com, 228-4011
	Spectacles
	Jun 5 – 10 Looney Tunes On Ice with the show "Around the World in 80 Minutes" at Figali Convention Center. Tickets: From $9, on sale at Video Ave. Information: 264-3513 Jun 9 – 10 Musical show for children, "Barney's Musical Castle" at the Anayansi Theater Atlapa Convention Center. Tickets for sale at Blockbuster; $60, $40, $25 and $15. In aid of the Panamanian Red Cross. Information: 229-9197
Folklore Shows	Art
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. 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.	Permanent Exhibition The artist Jean Francois Provost will exhibit his work at Weil Art gallery, 48 Street, Bella Vista (beneath Eurasia). He will change his pieces every month. Information: 264-9697 From May 30 Exhibit "From Bocas to Panama", with works by the artists Nilsa Justavino and José Blas Petit, at the salon of Exedra Books. Information: 264-4252 Until Jun 3 Photographic exhibit "The light, the life and the image", by the artist Ana Lorena Sánchez Otero, at the La Quadra Theater, from 5 pm to 9 pm. Information: 214-3695. Until Jun 24 Exhibit at the Contemporary Art Museum with 70 works of the master painter Roberto Lewis. Information: 262-8012
Horse Races
Jun 3 "President of the Republic Classic" with $60,000 in 2,600 mts for all three-year-old horses. Information: 217-6060. Races on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays in Presidente Remón race track. Call 217-6060.
Miscelaneous	Sports
Jun 3 "3rd Rastro en Plaza Catedral", flea market at the Cathedral Plaza starting at 9 a.m. Event with culture area, handicrafts sales, historical tours, museums tour, and folkloric spectacles. Information: 209-6300, 317-1551 Jun. 3 – 5 Foreign Trade Latin American Congress, sponsored by the Latin American Bank Federation (FELABAN) at the Marriott Hotel of Panama City. Information: www.asociacionbancaria.com/eventos.htm Jun. 14 – 15 4th American Congress of Gambling Regulation, at the Atlapa Convention Center, from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Information: www.grpinversiones.com, info@grpinversiones.com Jun 28 –29 Seminar "Leadership and People Directing" of the University of Michigan as part of the Leaderhip Program for Experienced Managers. Hotel Sheraton, Panamá. Jun 28 –29 Stephen Covey in Panamá, at the Vasco Nuñez de Balboa Conventin Center of The Panama Hotel. He will direct four events, related to leadership, family, and government employees. Information: 264-8899.	Jun 1 – 15 Panama Attractive Tennis Cup 2007, sponsor by the Rotary Club of Southern Panama, and the participation of the best tennis clubs of Panama. At the clay courts in Curundu. Registration: $10. Information: Directortecnico@fptenis.org, fedepate@sinfo.net Jun 2 Boxing at the Roberto Mano de Piedra Durán Gymnasium "Herencia de Campeones", featuring as the main event the fight between the Panamanian Chemito Moreno and Mexican Tomás Rojas for the FedeCaribe Title of the AMB. Tickets: $3 and VIP: $35 Jun 3 Third event of the Cerveza Atlas National Car Acceleration Championship, at the Río Hato track. Tickets: $5, VIP: $10. More information: www.panadrag.com Jun 16 – 17 The third competition of the 2007 National Surf Circuit at Barqueta Beach, in David, province of Chiriquí. Surfers can compete in categories like Open, female Surfboard, male Bodyboard, Junior and Long Board. Information: 6679-8884 Jun 17 Merrell Outventure Race at Veracruz beach for 8 km and 4 km. Starts at 7 a.m. Cost: $3 adults, $1 children and includes t-shirt, breakfast and transportation. Information: 6672-8855 Jun 17 Triathlon Sprint Puente de las Américas of the Triatlon Union of Panama at Farfan beach. Information: Allan Baitel 6612-2063, ptyab@c-com.net.pa
Fairs
From Jun 7 Architecture, Design and Decoration Fair in aid of Amanecer Foundation. At the Santo Tomás Hospital. Information: 226-3195 / 226-8189
Future Events	Outdoors & Extreme Sports
Jul. 6 – 8 Convivienda 2007 Fair at the Islas of Atlapa Convention Center, Panama City. Information: www.convivienda.com Jul. 10 – 12 Expo America of Stationary 2007, Salon Vasco Núñez de Balboa of Hotel El Panama, Panama City. Information: www.expoamericadepapeleria.com Jul. 13 – 15 Baby Fair in David, province of Chiriqui. Starting at 1 p.m. at the Don Ramón Salon of the David Fair grounds. More information: www.expoeventos.com.pa Jul. 13 – 15 The Third ExpoCamara 2007 at Atlapa Convention Center, Panama City. Information: www.expocamara.org Jul. 13 – 15 The Third ExpoCamara 2007 at Atlapa Convention Center, Panama City. Information: www.expocamara.org Jul. 25 – 28 FIHNEC World Convention (Fraternidad Internacional de Hombres de Negocios de Panamá) 2007, at Atlapa Convention Center, Panama City. Information: 236-2996, www.passport2panama.com/fihnec/index.html Aug./ Ago. 22 – 24 XI Congress of the Hemisphere for Prevention of Money Laundering, Hotel Sheraton, Panama City. Info: www.asociacionbancaria.com/congreso.htm Aug./ Ago. 29 – Sept. 2 Bello Hogar 2007 at Atlapa Convention Center, Panama City. Information: www.gfce.org/bellohogar2007 Sept. 26 – 30 Capac Expohabitat 2007 at Atlapa Convention Center, Panama City. Information: www.capacexpo.com Oct. 17 –18 Expologística Panamá 2007 at El Panama Hotel. Information: 207-3433, expologistica@panacamara.org	Outdoors & Extreme Sports
	Jun 2 – 3 Tour to La Amistad International Park and Los Quetzales path. Organized by EcoViajeros. Cost: $75, foreigners: $95. Includes guide, transportation, dinner, and refreshments. Information: www.ecoviajerospanama.com, 6687-2047, 230-3443 Jun 3 Audubon Society Guided Bird Watch, at the Metropolitan park starting at 6:30 a.m. Fee: $3 for residents, $5 for foreigners and $2 for children. Information: 232-5977, www.panamaaudubon.org Jun 10 Bikers Off Road event, with a trip starting from Albook, across Clayton and finally arriving at Cerro Patacón road and then returning. Distance: 30 Km. Information: 315-3216, 6617-3928 Jun 16 – 17 Night hiking and camping at La India Dormida. Organized by EcoViajeros. Cost: $40 that includes guide, transportation, lunch, and refreshments. Information: www.ecoviajerospanama.com, 6687-2047, 230-3443 Jun 16 – 17 Hiking and camping at Valle Chiquito/ Sorá mountain range. Information: www.letscamptoday.com, mike@letscamptoday.com

Looney Tunes comes to town

The show is a funny adaptation on ice of the Jules Verne’s masterprice.

On June, the amusing characters of Warner Brother's Looney Tunes, will entertain, both kids and grownups, with the presentation of the show "Looney Tunes On Ice: Around the world in 80 minutes".

The event, presented by Showpro from June 5 - 10 (Monday - Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Weekends at 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.) in the Figali Convention Center, will offer a funny adaptation on ice of the masterpiece of Jules Verne.

Joined by Bugs Bunny, Tweety, Daffy Duck and Silvester, the main characters Phileas Fogg and Passepartout, will travel the five continents in record time with lots of adventures on the way.

Tickets for the event are already on sale in the Video Avenue stores. Prices vary from $9 - $39.

For additional information call Showpro offices at 279-0302.

Las Tablas Pollera festival

Señorita María Victoria Barrios Cedeño. The National Festival of the Pollera will be celebrated in Las Tablas, July 13-22 and playing a starring role will be Señorita Victoria Barrios Cedeño who has been elected Festival Queen.

The celebration starts Friday July 13 with a parade through the a principal streets of the town. During the month the festival will be enlivened with a national violin contest and a Camisilla (shirt) and sombrero contest. The sombrero event will be in two categories, luxury (white or colored) and regular (rush). A good time to chose a new piece of headgear.

The festival ends on July 22.

Expat meetings in Coronado

Expats West meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month at El Rincón del Chef, in Coronado. The group has grown from less than 40 at the first social, to more than 150.

The evening starts at 5:00 p.m. Buffet dinner is available at $10 per person. The restaurant phone number is 6676-4834.

The schedule for the rest of the year is: June 27, Jul 25, Aug 22, Sep 26, Oct 24, Nov 28, Dec 26.

Cuban Salsa for Father's Day

If you are into salsa music, and enjoy good old Cuban dance rythms like rumba, chachachá, danzón, bolero, son or charanga, you might want to attend to the Sensación Orchestra concert on Friday, June 15.

The show, presented to celebrate Father's Day, will be held at 8:00 p.m. at the Palacio Dorado Restaurant, located in Plaza Mirage on Tumba Muerto Ave.

The Cuban Orchestra, one of Latin America's top groups with a great international reputation, will play the best of its repertoire from the 50's and 60's. They look forward to getting the audience dancing or singing their famous songs "La Macorina" and "La Hija de Juan Simón".

The Sensation Orchestra, will be accompanied by the powerful voice of Cuban singer Vannia Borges.

Tickets to attend this event are on pre-sale for $26.50 in the Rincón Habanero Restaurant. You can also purchase the ticket the day of the event for $30. For more information call 260-8178 or 6675-6378.

Award winning String Quartet at National Theater

The Pacifica String Quartet will perform next Thursday, June 7 at 8:00 p.m. at the National Theater.

The quartet composed of Simin Ganatra (violin), Masumi Per Rostad (viola), Sibbi Bernhardsson (violin) and Brandon Vamos (cello), will perform music by Mendelssohn, Janacek and Smetana.

Earlier, at 2:00 p.m., the group will offer a workshop at the theater for string instruments open to anyone interested.

Recognized for its performance style, and daring repertory choices, the Pacifica Quartet has carved out a compelling musical path.

Since the ensemble first came together in 1994, it quickly swept top prizes in several leading international competitions, including the 1998 Naumburg Chamber Music Competition.

In 2002 the Pacifica was honored with the Chamber Music America Award.

In 2006 they received a prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, only the second chamber music ensemble to be selected.

Prolific in the recording studio, the Pacifica Quartet recently released "Declarations: Music Between the Wars" showcasing music composed by Leos Janacek, Paul Hindemith, and America’s Ruth Crawford Seeger during the turbulent 1920s and 1930s.

The Quartet’s earlier recordings of the complete string quartets of Felix Mendelssohn have been praised by critics in the US and abroad.

Tickets are on sale at Librería Argosy, and Librería Cultural Panameña, In Harmony and Allegro stores and at the National Concert Association in the Comosa Building on Samuel Lewis Ave.

Prices are $30, $15, $7, and $5. Students with identification pay only $1.

For information call Samuel Robles at 214-4848 or 214-7236.

At Presidente Remón Racetrack

The 79th “Presidente”

Roberto "Mano de Piedra" Durán will present the trophy to the winner.

Panama's most prestigious horse race, the "President of the Republic Classic", with a $60,000 prize, will run at the Presidente Remón Stadium next Sunday, June 3.

The 79th running will be backed by a full card of races, and supporting ceremonies with all the pomp and circumstance you expect to find at the "sport of kings".

Among the horses competing, will be last year's winner from the U.S., "Excellent Shine", ridden by Jairo Rendón.

Pomp and ceremony.

The race is not only the top of the racing calendar, but also the longest race of the year, 2,600 meters.

Former Panamanian boxing champion Roberto "Mano de Piedra" Durán will present the trophy to the winner.

The events kick off at 1:00 p.m.

The Presidente Remón track is located in Vía José Agustín Arango, in Juan Díaz.

A special buffet in the Turrf lounge.

Fun for children.

The Field / Los Carriles
Horse / Caballo	Gate / Carril	Jockey/Jinete
Teuton Refinado Drago Black Giant Palmiche Provocadora Alburero Rafaello England Charlie Dicky´s Cat Dictador Excellent Shine Ay Papa	1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13	Carlos Hernández Luis Peñalba Luis E. Arango Octavio Reyes Fernando Jara Edgar Yangüez To be confirmed/Por confirmar Rubén Silvera To be confirmed/Por confirmar Félix Salgado Pablo Guevara Jairo Rendón Roberto Pérez


Jockey Félix Salgado will be riding "Dicky's Cat".	Jockey Jairo Rendón will be riding "Excellent Shine".

A sporting weekend for all tastes

A busy sporting weekend kicks off on Friday, June 1, with the opening of the Panama Attractive Tennis Cup 2007 at the clay courts in Curundu.

All the major tennis clubs of Panama will be supporting the event which will last through June 15.

Registration for participants is $10.

For further information:
directortecnico@fptenis.org or fedepate@sinfo.net

On Saturday June 2, the Roberto Mano de Piedra Duran Gymnasium will stage the Heritage of Champions evening, The main event will be a fight between Panamanian Chemito Moreno and Mexican Tomas Terres, for the FedeCaribe Title of the AMB.

Tickets are $3, VIP $35.

Sunday, June 3, brings the third event of the Atlas National Car Acceleration championship, at the Rio Hato track.

Tickets are $5, VIP $10.

For more information www.panadrag.com

And there is the 79th running of the President of the Republic Classic at the Presidente Remon Stadium, on Sunday June 3.

For full details see Page 10.

Famous London nightclub gives electronic concert

Electronic music lovers will party "the London way" on Saturday, June 2 at the international concert "Ministry of Sound" at the Multisports Football court in Multiplaza Mall.

The event presented by Espectáculos y Promociones Artísticas will have a similar environment to the European electronic festivals, a state of the art light system, and the performance of famous Dj's: Marc Hughes from London, Granvil Kincaid from the US, Masal Sheik from Brazil and Panamanian Edward Allen.

Ministry of Sound is a famous London electronic nightclub.

Located in Elephant and Castle in Southwark, South London, Ministry of Sound was one of the key locations in the development of international house music.

The tickets for the event are on sale at Blockbuster stores. Prices vary from $15 (club area) to $25 (VIP with capacity for 200 persons) and $100 (ultra VIP with capacity for 100 persons at tables of 10).

For more information call Espectáculos y Promociones Artísticas at 390-4031.

Stephen Covey talks leadership

Stephen Covey, considered one of the 25 most influential people in the United States, will be in Panama on June 28 and 29 to give conferences about leadership.

Covey, author of the bestseller "The seven habits of the highly effective people", will offer three conferences: One about leadership, a conference for families, which seeks to reinforce family values, and a "Prosperity Forum" meant to generate a more solid society.

All conferences will be held at the Vasco Núñez de Balboa Convention Center. For more information call 264-8899.

European Movie Festival
Cine Universitario
SHOWS: 4:00 / 6:00 / 8:00 p.m. TEL: 264-2737 / 223-9324 TICKETS: $2.00 / $1.00
Jun 1 – 2 THE PHANTOM (Portugal, 2000) drama by João Pedro Rodrigues. With Ricardo Meneses, Beatriz Torcato and André Barbosa. When a young and lonely trash collector from Lisboa gets obsessed with a swimmer. 90’ Jun 3 (Classic Sundays 2 x 1) 4pm – THE LIVES OF A BENGAL LANCER (USA, 1935) by Henry Hathaway. With Gary Cooper, Franchot Tone, Richard Cromwell and Guy Standing. Story about British colonialism in India, based on the novel by Yeats-Brown. 109' 6pm – THE PRIEST AND THE SHELL (La coquille et le clergyman) (France, 1928) By Germaine Dulac. With Alex Allin and Genica Athana-siou. First surrealist film ever made, about the unbearable passion of a priest. 9'	AN ANDALUSIAN DOG (Un chien andalou) (FrancE, 1929) By Luis Buñuel. With Pierre Batcheff and Simone Mareuil. Surrealism classic.17' THE MAN OF THE CAMERA (Cheloviek s kinoapparatom) (Soviet Union, 1929) By Dziga Vertov. Urban symphony about the "Eye-cinema" story by Vertov, with new musical soundtrack by Michael Nyman. 67' 7:35pm – LOOK BACK IN ANGER (UK, 1958) By Tony Richardson. With Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, Mary Ure and Edith Evans. Drama about a rebel proletarian, written by John Osborne, who initiated the trend of the "angry young men" in the English theater. 115'

Upcoming Expat Events

Find out the latest news on upcoming events and pre-register for any you would like to assure your participation in. We will be discussing ideas for additional events while mingling with/meeting other Expats in a relaxed atmosphere.

June 4 (7:00 pm to 9:30 pm approximately)

Expat Fine Dining Evening - Restaurante Boga

Location: Restaurante Boga - in Bella Vista (beside Eurasia & near Riba Smith)

$20 per person, RSVP to
expatexplorers@expatsinpanama.com on or prior to June 2

June 6 (7:00 pm to 9:30 pm)

Happy Hour, Pre-Registration & Permanent Name Tag Night!

Location: Rincon Aleman - Calle 49 (Taxi directions: "en frente de Papa's Restaurante")

Fritz & Willy of Rincon Aleman are opening their doors to us once again for this event. For those who would like to partake in their awesome German Food (not required, but available), regular menu is available and/or Fritz has specially designed a delicious snack plate which will be available for $3/person. Happy Hour drop-in lasts until 9:30pm (approximately) with selected hard liquors (Rum, Seco, Gin, Vodka, etc. with mix) for $2.25; Wines $3.00/glass; & their June month special of Kostritzer, the authentic "Black Beer" of Germany - $2.00

June 7 (8:00 pm to10:15 pm approximately)

Concert - Pacific String Quartet

Location: National Theatre (Casco Viejo)

June 11 (7:00 pm to10:00 pm)

EXPAT SOCIAL!! Location: Alberto's Restaurant (Located at the end of the Causeway)

The Expat Social is the biggest, and most important event; especially if wanting to meet other Expats, and/or find answers to your questions about moving to, or life in, Panama.

Due to the heavy traffic prior to 6:30pm, the Happy Hour & Social will be starting at 7:00pm (as always, late-comers are more than welcome!). Alberto's will be providing the Expat Special buffet for $12/person including tax as well as special drink prices. More information, photos, and menu will be available on the website one week in advance;
www.expatsocials.com.

June 12 (7:00 pm to10:00 pm)

Navy League Second Tuesday Dinner with: Capitán Orlando Allard

Location: Former Canal Zone

The Navy League has a special evening in store. First, there will be an exclusive tour of the UMIP's Panamax Engineering Room Simulator in the former Canal Zone printing plant. This is where cadets learn about engine room operations and go through training UMIP engine simulator drills to become engineering officers on Panamax ships.

After the tour, dinner will be served in another of the facility's large rooms where the school's chefs will prepare a dinner for all. Captain Orlando Allard will give his presentation after dinner.

For more information contact:
Charly Garcia: 6618-8877,
garciadentist@hotmail.com,
Hunter Schultz: 66-331156,
hnsbiosafe@yahoo.com; or email the
Navy League at:
navy.league.panama@gmail.com

Ladina musical performance

Fortuna the Brazilian singer, of Jewish origin, will be performing at the National Theater in Panama on Tuesday June 5, as part of her international tour.

She will be singing in Ladino, a judeo-hispanic dialect.

The event is organized by the Art Club. Tickets at $20, are on sale at Blockbuster.