Calendar of Events |
Concerts
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Miscelaneous
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Oct. 5
Piano concert by Alberto Nosé, at 8
p.m. at the National Theater. Tickets on sale at the National
Culture Institute. Information: 6580-2893
Oct. 17
Trance concert by DJ Dave Rosario and Danielle
Nicole at The Gallery. Tickets: VIP - $21, Club area - $11,
on sale at Blockbuster.
Oct. 19
The renowned Jamaican reggae artist Yellow
Man in concert at the Figali Convention Center.
Oct. 24
Gala concert of the Youth Isthmian Symphonic
Orchestra at the ACP's auditorium, in Balboa at 8 p.m. Organized
by the American Society of Panama. Information: www.amsoc.org
american.society.panama@gmail.com;
Oct. 25
Kenny G in concert at the Anayansi Theater
of Atlapa Convention Center. Tickets: $30, on sale at Blockbuster.
Oct. 30
Alejandro Sanz in concert with his tour "El
Tren de los Momentos" at the Figali Convention Center.
Tickets: $150, $100, $75, $55, $25, on sale at Video Ave.
Oct. 31
"Artists united for Yin Carrizo"
music show at the Teatro Balboa at 8 p.m. Featuring artists
like Osvaldo Ayala, Alejandro Lagrotta, Iván Barrios,
Lissette Condasín and more. Tickets on sale at Blockbuster.
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Oct. 3 – 5
"Fashion Days Panama '07", at the
Vasco Núñez de Balboa Convention Center of El
Panamá Hotel. With fashion show and fair featuring designs
of Panamanian and international designers, as well as beauty
products demostrations. Information: 269-3535; 263-9947; physical@cableonda.net
Oct. 7
Charity Full Dress Tea at the Miramar Intercontinental
Hotel, organized by the Lady's Club of the Bethania's Lions
Club. Information: 315-1343; 6672-3558
Oct. 10
Monthly lecture of the Smithsonian entitled
"Sea Turtles of Panama: Past, Present and Future",
at 6 p.m. at the auditorium of Earl S. Tupper Center. Free admission.
Information: 212-8169; ventocij@si.edu
Oct. 17
Big Auction of the MAC (Contemporary Art Museum)
2006 at Marriott Hotel of Panama City.
Donation: $10. Exhibit and cocktail at 6 p.m. Auction at 7:30
p.m. In aid of MAC Educational Programs. Information: 262-3380
/ 262-8012
Oct. 23 – 24
Business Round with the Panamanian Government
at the Intercontinental Miramar Hotel in Panama City. Organized
by The Economist Intelligence Unit, with the participation of
the President of Panama, the Minister of the Canal, the Minister
of the Presidency, the Minister of Economy, the Minister of
Commerce and other government's high representatives. Information:
americas_customerservice@economist.com;
www.economistconferences.com
Oct. 25 – 26
Harvard negotiation workshop "Corporate
Relationship Management and Negotiation Techniques". Organized
by the Strategic Management Group Inc, at The Bristol Hotel,
from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information: 205-1954; panama@cmiigroup.com
Oct. 26 – 28
International Forum about Treasury and Management
of the Patimony, with a series of lectures related to the main
topics, and cocktails at the Marriot Hotel in Panama City. Organized
by the Panamanian Banking Association. Information: 269-5655;
proyecto@congrexpo.com; www.congrexpo.com/FIT |
Folklore Shows
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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. |
Live
Music
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Courses
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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: 228-4011, www.scenaplatea.com |
From/ Desde Oct.
8
Italian courses for all levels, in the mornings,
afternoons and Saturdays, at the Italian Charity Society. Information:
226-1528
Oct. 18 – 19
Feng Shui Seminar will be lectured by the renowned
instructor Xuan Kong from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information: 301-1273;
6670-3203 |
Horse
Races
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Races
on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays in Presidente Remón
race track. Call 217-6060.
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Art
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Expat
Events |
Permanent Exhibition
The artist Jean Francois Provost exhibits
his work at Weil Art gallery located in 48 Street, Bella Vista
(beneath Eurasia). Pieces change every month. Information: 264-9697
October
Collective exhibit "A través del
Espejo: Arte Cubano Hoy" (Through the Mirror: Cuban Art
Today), by 18 Cuban artists at Allegro Gallery. Information:
226-6967
Oct. 24 – Nov. 24
Exhibit "Afro-Caribbean Feeling, images
of a culture in Panama" by the photograhic artist Rose
Cromwell, at Diablo Rosso in Bella Vista. Information: 399-8825 |
Information: expatexplorers@expatsinpanama.com
Oct. 7
Audubon Society Guided Bird Watch at the Metropolitan
Nature Park, from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Cost: $3 for residents,
$5 for visitors, and $2 for children. Information: 232-5977;
www.panamaaudubon.org
Oct. 8
Expat Happy Hour & Social at the Bulla
Bar of Majestic Casino, in Multicentro Mall from 7 p.m. to 10
p.m. Information: www.expatsocials.com
Oct. 9
Learn and/or Play Bridge at Siciliano's Restaurant
from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Oct. 9
Navy League 2nd Tuesday Evening Dinner and
Presentation at the City Club (Green "Glass" building
on Calle 50), from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with guest speaker;
Dr. Alberto Bissot. He is a Pediatrician and Neonatologist as
well as the Medical Director of the Hospital Del Nino. Dr. Bissot
will be sharing information regarding the past, present, future,
and hopes of the Hospital Del Nino (Children's Hospital of Panama).
Cocktails start at 7 and dinner promptly at 7:30. Tickets: $25
per person. Information: Charly Garcia: 6618-8877, garciadentist@hotmail.com;
Hunter Schultz: 6633-1156, hnsbiosafe@yahoo.com; navy.league.panama@gmail.com
Oct. 12
Canadian Thanksgiving Dinner at the Intercontinental
Miramar Hotel at 7 p.m. Organized by the Canadian Association.
Tickets: $25 members, $35 non-members, $15 children up to 12yrs,
and corporate tables of 10 are available for $350. Tickets available
at the Canadian Embassy: 294-2500 |
Regular
Courses |
Traditional
Japanese Martial Arts classes.Karate-do
M&W, 6 p.m., Ciudad del Saber. Kenjutsu T&Th, 4 p.m.,
Clínicas América (Vía España). Information:
Kevin, 6766-4886.
Drawing and painting workshops
at Casa Cultural Huellas located in El Carmen, 1st street. Cost:
$40 per month. From Mondays to Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. 265-8703.
Guitar classes on Saturdays
from 10 to 11 a.m. and Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Casa Cultural
Huellas located in El Carmen, 1st street. Cost: $40 per month.
265-8703.
Karate academy of Sensei Arturo
Worrell invites you to their courses of Karate from Mondays
to Saturdays. At Kumaris building, ground floor. 236-3592.
Pizza with Tango at Pizza
Piola. The Argentinian Tango Academy invites you to their classes
every Thursday with teacher Rapul Sejas. Learn to dance and
enjoy a nice evening. Information: 263-4668
Yoga in the morning. Hatha
yoga classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30
a.m. 265-2489; panamayoga@hotmail.com
Yoga for pregnants women every
Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Fundación El Arte de Vivir. 226-5139
or 673-4546
Tai Chi courses for retirees,
every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 to 9 a.m.; Mondays and Wednesdays
from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. for all ages. 263-5602
Aikido Classes on Saturdays
from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Asociación Cultural Nueva
Acrópolis. Registration: $10, cost: $30 per month. 263-5602
Water aerobic classes on Tuesdays
and Saturdays at 8 a.m. At the Educational Center of San Antonio,
in Villa Cáceres. 277-5089, yroquebert05@hotmail.com |
Outdoors
& Extreme Sports
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Oct. 13 – 14
Tour and cleaning of the Laguna of San Carlos
with camping in the area. Free transportation. Information:
6637-0467
Oct. 20 – 21
Tour to Isla Caña and Isla Iguana,
to watch the turtles' nesting on the beach. Cost: $65 per person,
children - $35. Information: 6637-0467;
club@ceipanama.com
Oct. 20 – 21
Tour to Isla Caña, the most important
place of Panama's Pacific coast for turtle watching. Cost: nationals
- $76 per person, foreigners - $150 per person; includes transportation,
lodging, drinks, food, paramedics and guide. Information: 6687-2047;
6668-0222; 230-3443
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Fairs
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Sports
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Oct. 5 – 9
Mexican culinary festival "Mexican party
in Panama", featuring chef José Omar Dominguez,
at the Bay View restaurant of Intercontinental Panama Hotel.
Buffet lunch and dinner for $19. Information: 206-8888, ext.
6073.
Oct. 13
Food & Wine Festival with the renowned
chef Charlie Collins and El Sommelier's Wine Specialist Juan
Carlos Canavaggio, at the Panamonte Inn & Spa in Boquete,
province of Chiriqui. Cost: $45 per peson. Information: 720-1327;
720-1324;
reservations@panamonteinnandspa.com
Oct. 17 –18
7th Felipe Motta's Wine Fair at the Felipe
Motta Wine Store in Marbella, from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. More
than 15 winerys from Europe, America and Australia, and a silent
auction of special vintages. Cost: $20, exchangeable in wine
purchases during the fair. Information: 302-6633;
winestore@felipemotta.com
Oct. 17 –18
"Expologística
Panamá 2007" at El Panama Hotel. Information: 207-3433,
www.expologistica.org
expologistica@panacamara.org;
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Oct. 13 – 28
2nd FILA Tennis Tournament, at the Tennis Federation
of Panama. Cost: $20, with many categories. In aid of Fundacancer
Informatión: 232-5196
Oct. 20 – 21
5th race of the National Motor Racing Championship,
at the Río Hato racetrack. Tickets: $5, VIP: $10. More
information: www.panadrag.com
Oct. 20 – 21
Golf tournament to classify for the Central
American Tournament, at the Panama Gof Club. |
Theater
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Oct. 4-6
"Seussical Jr.", first play of the
Apple Creative Theater at the Theatre Guild of Ancon. It is
a musical for all ages, with functions on Oct. 4-6 at 8 p.m.
and a matineé on Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. Directed by Charles
Todd Apple. Tickets: $10 per person. Information: 215-1899;
ctapple@hotmail.com
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At Atlapa in October |
Saxophonist Kenny G. in the mood for love at upcoming concert |
Kenneth Gorelick
The U.S. saxophonist Kenny G, one of the musician most representatives
of light jazz, will perform in Panama on October 25 to promote his new
album, "I´m in the mood for love...the most romantic melodies
of all time".
Kenneth Gorelick, the complete name of the musician, plays the soprano
saxophone as his principal instrument, but he also uses variants of
it, such as tenor and alto, as well as the flute.
Kenny G´s new material is a compendium of 13 songs from other
artist such as James Blunt, Alicia Keys, and the Beatles. All these
melodies will integrate part of the repertoire of the concert.
Kenny G will perform on October 25 at the Anayansi Theater in Atlapa
at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are for sale at Blockbuster from $30.00. |
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Renowned Italian Pianist at National Theater |
The Italian pianist, Alberto Nosé, winner of the first prize,
the gold medal and the Sony Audience Prize of the 15th “Paloma
O´Shea” Internationatio-nal Piano Competition of Santader,
Spain, 2005, will perform on October 5, at 8:00 p.m. in the National
Theater.
Alberto Nosé has worked with renowned conductors like Roy Goodman,
Manfred Honeck, Giancarlo de Lorenzo and José Ferreira Lobo.
In 2006 he recorded three cds for Nascor of Schumann and Prokofiev´s
piano music which were distributed around the world by Harmonia Mundi.
Nosé will play “Romeo and Julieta” by Prokofiev,
the Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven and pieces by Chopin and Mozart. The
tickets are on sale at the National Theater and cost $5.00, $30.00 and
$1.00 for students. For more information call: 214-4848. |
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Food and Wine Festival in Chiriquí
The Food and Wine Festival of the Panamonte Inn & Spa,
in Boquete, province of Chiriqui, takes place on October 13
at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are for sale at Panamonte and cost $57.50. Reservations
are limited. Call: 720-1327 or 720-1324 or e-mail: reservation@panamonteinnandspa.com |
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Homage to "Yin Carrizo" at Balboa Theater |
A group of national artists headed by the singer and Tourism Minister,
Rubén Blades will pay homage to the late composer and painter
Joaquín "Yin" Carrizo. The event will take place on
October 31, at the Balboa Theater, at 8:00 p.m. and it will be in aid
of Radio Hogar.
Osvaldo Ayala.
Rubén Blades.
The concert will be divided in two parts and will have a touch of humor
with the show "Las Vecinas". The event has the participation
of Osvaldo Ayala, Alejandro Lagrotta, Lisette Condasín, Iván
Barrios, Ingrid de Icaza and Juliette Roy among others.
At the entrance of the theater, there will be an exhibition of Carrizo´s
paintings. Tickets are for sale at Blockbuster. |
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CINE UNIVERSITARIO
OCTOBER 2007 |
TIMES: 4:00 / 6:00 / 8:00 p.m.
TEL: 264-2737 / 223-9324
TICKETS: $2.00 / $1.00 (national or foreign students with I.D.) |
Video library of the South
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Oct. 4 – 7
KIDNAPPING (Colombia, 1993).
A documentary by Camila Motta. In 1985, the daughter of a rich
Colombian entrepreneur was kidnapped by armed men. His sister
and director of the film, reconstruct the events of those three
months, with interviews, real live shots and recordings, recreating
the harsh experience that affects this country. 92’ |
GECU RESTROSPECTIVE
Celebrating the 72nd anniversary of the University of Panama's
foundation
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Oct. 8 – 10
SALT WITNESSES
(Panama, 2004). A documentary by Francisco Rodriguez. Testimony
of the experiences, hopes and expectations of the salt workers,
a traditional activity in danger because of the globalization.
17’
LA MESA, FAITH THAT CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS (Panama,
2005). A documentary by Edgar Gálvez that gathers the
experiences of devotees that assist to the celebration honoring
Buga's Christ in La Mesa, province of Veraguas. 15:30’
LOOKING FOR HOPE (Panama, 2006). A documentary
by Austreberta de Navarro that follows the development of the
leshmaniasis, through several cases investigated in this country
by the Gorgas Commemorative Institute. 14:31'. |
HUMAN HERITAGE
(Panama, 2006) A documentary by Edgar Galvez used as a record
for the project "Human Heritage", consisting in the
installation of several photographic billboards of different
sizes at the Old Quarter of Panama City. 7:35’
ZARATÍ, THE CRY OF A RIVER (Panama,
2007). Documentary by Yaritza Best, capturing the history and
importance of the Zarati, the main river of the province of
Cocle, and informing about the pollution that is affecting it.
12:30’
SO ALL OF US CAN EAT (Panama, 2007). Documentary
by Jorge Cajar, showing the progress of the government's program
that gives family vouchers to the people of the Ngobe Bugle
indigenous reservation and the Santa Fe district. 24:31’
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RETOSPECTIVE HONORING INGMAR
BERGMAN – PART II
In Collaboration with CIMAS |
Oct. 11 –
13
ANNA'S PASSION (EN PASSION)
(Sweden, 1969). A drama by Ingmar Bergman, starring Max von
Sydow, Liv Ullmann, Bibi Andersson, and Erland Josephson. A
lonely man meets a group of people on an island, and among them
there is a woman that lost her husband and son in an accident.
Critics award for best director in U.S.A. 101'. (B) |
Oct. 14 –
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SCREEMS AND WHISPERS (VISKINGAR OCH
ROP) (Sweden, 1972). A drama by Ingmar Bergman, starring
Harriet Andersson, Kari Sylwan, Liv Ullmann, Ingrid Thulin,
and Erland Josephson. A woman is dying inside a country mansion,
helped by a servant, while her sisters remember about their
past and experiences. Oscar for best film, award in Cannes.
106’. (B+) |
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The Diary of Ana Frank to commemorate IPA centenary |
The play "The Diary of Ana Frank" will be presented for
the first time in Panama to commemorate the centenary of the "Instituto
Panamericano", (IPA), from October 15 to 20 at the Anita Villalaz
Theater at 8:00 p.m.
The play was chosen by this school because of the message of tolerance
and peace the story of this adolescent offers. It will be performed
by the Costarrican group "Teatro 50". The event is sponsored
by the embassies of Holland and Costa Rica.
The tickets cost $25 and $8 for students. They can be bought at the
Argosy Bookshop and IPA. For more information call: 222-9138. |
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International participation for Expo–Logistica |
Expo-Logística Panama, an event to present solutions in the
logistic and multi-modal transport area through "innovation, science
and technology", will take place at the Vasco Núñez
de Balboa Convention Center of El Panama Hotel, from October 17 to 18.
The managerial and professional personnel of companies will be targeted,
as well as maritime ports, airports, terrestrial and air transport,
freight movements, universities, freight agents, warehouses, import
and export companies.
The Panama Canal Authority, Logistic Platform from Madrid, Global
Institute of Logistics and the Brazilian Chamber of Containers, Railways
Transport and Multimodal are some of the organization which will be
represented at the conference.
The subjects for discussion will be: logistics: ports and maritime,
advances and technology, successful experiences, inventory, stock holding
and supply chains.
The event will have an exhibition area ,where national and international
companies can promote their products and services. They will have the
opportunity to establish business contacts in the area as well as making
strategic alliances.
Expo-logística Panama has been organized by the Panamanian
Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture and will also have technical
tours to the Panama Canal, DHL and the Manzanillo Port.
The registration is $300 for the conference cycle. For more information
call: 207-3433 / expologistica@panacamara.org. |
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Wine Fair at Felipe Motta
The VII Great Wine Fair of Felipe Motta will take place on
October 17 and 18 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Felipe
Motta Wine Store of Marbella. Over 15 wine producers from Europe,
the Americas and Australia will be represented.
The entrance to the fair is $20 redeemable against the price
of the wines purchased. |
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Chicago |
Famous musical to be staged at Teatro en Circulo |
One of the most remarkable musical plays of all times, Chicago, which
tells the story of the trials of two murderesses in the 20s, will be
presented in Panama by the "Teatro en Círculo" from
October 9 to 31. It is directed by the American director, Bruce Quinn.
Roxie Hart, interpreted by Vicky Greco, is an apparently innocent
actress whose dream is to follow in the footsteps of the vaudeville
artist, Velma Kelly, played by Erika Baum and Juliette Roy. Due to unforeseeable
circumstances both women landed in jail accused of murder.
A cast of 22 plus eight musicians, will interpret the story of ambition
and betrayal. Quinn is accompanied in this project by the producers
Nicky de Roy and Diana Abouganem. Dino Nugent is the musical director,
while Mélida Samaniego and Ricardo Moreno are in charge of the
choreography.
Tickets are for sale at Blockbuster. Performances will be from Tuesday
to Saturday at 8:15 p.m. and on Sundays at 6:00 p.m. For more information
call: 6676-8585. |
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Alejandro Sanz |
Spanish singer to give concert at Figali Center |
The most commercially successful Spanish singer and songwriter, Alejandro
Sanz will serenade the Panamanian public with his melodious voice and
the compositions of his new album, "El Tren de los Momentos",
on October 30 at the Figali Convention Center.
Sanz, who made his first single when he was 16 years old, has had
a series of hits which includes "Y, Si fuera ella?, Cuando Nadie
Me Ve and the Grammy Prize winner album of 2003, "No, Es Lo Mismo".
Alejandro Sanz.
He has achieved international fame by recording with artists such
as the Irish band "The Corrs" and the Colombian superstar,
Shakira. The single they made together in 2005 "La Tortura",
exposed Sanz to a bigger audience.
The tickets for this one-and-only presentation are for sale at the
Figali Convention Center. For more information: www.movistar.com.pa. |
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Argentinian Triathlon Champion competes in Panama |
Lemmas Winner of the Coronado
Extreme Triathlon.
Emmanuel Lemmas, the Argentinian triathlonist who competes in Panama,
is trying to accumulate from here the points he needs to compete in
the Olympic Triathlon test.
The Argentinian, who has become part of the Panamanian sports scene,
pointed out that the Panama Triathlon Union (UTP)´s calendar is
long and has a few Olympic distance tests, which makes it beneficial
for his training.
Lemma won the Coronado Extreme Triathlon, with sprint distances in
a convincing manner. Eladio Quintero, Technical Races Director of the
UTP, said that the presence of a competitor of his caliber will be a
good incentive for everybody to raise their game. |
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Sports Calendar
October 6
Street Football
Red Bull Final
Fútbol callejero
Albrook Mall, Penguin (Pinguino) Passage (Pasillo)
October 13-18
Fila Tennis Tournament
Curundú Court, Tennis
Federation
Tel. 232-5196
October 13
Boxing
Roberto “La Araña”
Gómez of Panama vs Rafael Tirado of Ecuador
Plus another seven fights.
Gymnasium Roberto Durán
October 20-21
Motor Racing
V National Motor Racing Championship
Rio Hato
October 20-21
Golf
Central American Classificatory
Tournament
Panama Golf Club campeonato en el viejo circuito de la Liga
Nacional serán entre NY Mets, Filadelfia, Los Cachorros
de Chicago, Milwauke, San Diego y Arizona. Los vencedores de
estos juegos tendrán la oportunidad de ganar la Serie
Mundial. |
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A long rate by the Canal |
"The Panama Canal Half Iron Man" will take place on October
28. The long distances make this race one of the most grueling triathlon
tests of the Triathlon Union of Panama´s calendar. The trials
will take place in Amador, Gatun, Balboa, Albrook and Chilibre. The
athletes will have to swim 1,900 meters, cycle 90 kilometers and run
21 kilometers.
Competitors from Costa Rica, Guatemala, Colombia, Argentina and Venezuela
have confirmed their participation. The winner will receive a prize
of $5000. The Argentinian Leandro González won the competition
last year with a time of 4:27:02. |
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Torito Guapo, (handsome bull) the fun (and funniest) festival of
the interior provinces |
Por: Marijulia Pujol Lloyd
Toritos Guapos fighting on the street.
The festival of Torito Guapo (brave bull), is one of the most original
and fun-filled folklore festivities of the province of Coclé.
The event will take place from October 11 to 15 de in the district of
Antón. It will feature dances, horse riding parades, "mojaderas"
(throwing of water), "tipico" dresses, music and domestic
chores competitions.
The cattle raising tradition of the region gives the name to this
festival. The "toritos guapos" or brave bulls, are popular
characters who take to the streets at carnival time to charge the passers-
by.
Toritos Guapos dance in the parade.
The "toro guapo" costume is built on dry bamboo, forming
a structure, covered with cloth or leather, topped by a fake cow´s
head and a great number of mirrors and ribbons or ropes. Usually a skillful
dancer, the "Toro Guapo" will prance around while performing
the traditional dance, all the time trying to charge the "empolleradas",
(women wearing the traditional national custom of Panama).
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The even make the bulls wear sandals |
This year the festivities start October 11 with the "Day of the
Children". After the coronation of the children´s queen,
Her Majesty, Jaissa Milagros Rivera Wilburn , there will be a folklore
children´s parade, follow by a folklore abilities competition,
fireworks and more folklore dances.
On October 12, at midday the bells will start ringing and the dance
of the "Diablos Limpios" (clean devils) will commence. They
are masked characters, who wear black pants, white shirts, conic hats
adorned with mirrors, flowers and multicolor feathers. They use handkerchiefs
tied to their waists and they carry a stick covered with handkerchiefs
and bells to announce their arrival.
A beautiful “Empollerada”.
The same night at 8:00 p.m., the festival´s queen, Her Majesty,
Karen Linette Quintero Sánchez will be crowned. After that they
will be folklore presentations, dance and singing competitions and fireworks.
On Saturday at 11:30 a.m. there will be a "mojadera" with
"totumas" (the participants throw water to each other using
utensils made of a type of pumpkin). At 2:00 p.m. the domestic chores
competition will start: with rice pounding, wood cutting, coconut peeling,
cow milking, coconut grinding and wood carrying. At 4:00 p.m. comes
the ceremony of putting the "cutarras" (sandals used by peasants)
on the hoofs of a cow. This strange event, commemorates an old trick
used by cattle robbers, so that the animals did not leave any footprints.
On Sunday the fun continues with a sunrise "tuna" (musicians
and dancers dance on the streets) at 5:00 a.m. It will be followed by
the blessing of the bulls and the fights of the "toros guapos",
in which the dancers pretend to attack one another following the rhythm
of three drums, a box like drum and a small bell called "almirez",
a type of bronze mortar utilized by pharmacists to grind medicines.
Domestic chores competition.
Around midday there will be parades, folklore presentations, dance
competitions, the dance of the juvenile bull, popular festivities, and
dances. The celebrations will culminate on October 15 with a horse riding
and bull parade around the principal streets of Anton.
Buses from the Panama terminal in Albrook go direct to Anton. Accommodation
can be found in Anton and other nearby towns, but it is advisable to
make reservations. |
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Cookery classes at three sisters |
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The following is the schedule of classes
at the Three Sisters ccokery school at El Valle www.threesisters.biz
or boacon1@cwpanama.com 983-6016. |
Oct 13
The flavors of Italy include pizza on
the Barbie and the techniques needed for classic sauces.
$50 at The Three Sisters in El Valle with lots of tasting
at 9:30. |
Oct 20
Holiday Hors d’ Oeuvres for the
perfect party at The Three Sisters in El Valle at 9:30
$70. We’ll make them, cook them and eat them. |
Oct 27
Christmas Desserts tarts, puff pastry,
mousses, and pastry creams $75 at The Three Sisters in
El Valle. |
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Chilean painter shows abstracts at Arteconsult |
The work of the Chilean painter Bernardita Domeyko Dobry will be shown
at the exhibition “Serie de Luz” (Light Series) until October
15 at the Arteconsult Gallery. Although she does not have formal training,
her style is individual and innovative, which makes each one of her
painting into a miniature story.
The Chilean painter finds inspiration in nature, her environment and
light. She paints what she is feeling at the time: blue and white, when
the weather is cold or she is feeling very calm, and red and orange
to reflect the summer, her happiness and passion.
Right now Domeyko is visiting different parts of Latin America to
publicize her work. She also has plans to return to Panama for a while
to paint.
The exhibition “Serie de Luz” will be open to the public
from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Arteconsult is located in Calle 50 between
Calle72 y 73 in San Francisco. For more information call: 302-2646. |
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Religious Festivals
EVERY CITY, VILLAGE AND REGION in Panama has its own annual
religious celebration dedicated to a patron saint. These festivals
provide a colorful and charming way to experience local traditions
and beliefs.
October 16 - Festival of the patron saint
“Santa Eduviges”, Bethania, province of Panama.
October 21 - Festival of the “Black
Christ of Portobelo”. Portobelo, province of Colón
October 28 - Festival of the patron saint
“San Judas Tadeo, province of Panama. |
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