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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. |
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 |
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; |
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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Big business at 2007 Motor Show |
The 2007 Panama Motor show got underway on Friday, October 12, at the
Atlapa Convention Center. It ends on Sunday, October 21, so there is
still time to visit, choose, or only admire. Approximately 45 auto manufacturers
will be represented.
The fact that in 2006 3,100 cars were sold in the months of October
and November after the show is testament to its the effectiveness. Organizers
are confident that figure will rise considerably this year. The show
is open from 4:00p.m. to 10:00p.m. on weekdays and 2:00p.m. to 10:00p.m.
on Saturday and Sunday. |
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At Mateo Sariel Gallery |
Alicia Viteri creates magical landscapes with her digital techniques |
Alicia Viteri, the painter originally from Colombia is currently exhibiting
a series of landscapes from her collection "Nuevos Paisajes"
(New Landscapes), at the Mateo Sariel gallery.
The show has 15 paintings in acrylic over canvas, which measure from
ten inches to 2.90 meters.
The painter who studied at the Art School of the University of Los
Andes, in Bogota, for many years has battled allergies to paint which
at one time threatened to finish her career, but thanks to computers
and water based acrylic she has continued her work. Viteri now works
with a Mac and paints using an electronic pencil.
She has shown her work in more than 30 exhibitions in Colombia, the
United States, China, Germany and Japan. Her individual style has won
her honor mentions in 1983 at the Graphic Arts Biennial in Puerto Rico
and at Intergrafik 87 in Germany.
Magical landscapes in acrilyc.
"Nuevos Paisajes" can be seen at the Mateo Sariel gallery
located in Calle 74-E, house No 8, San Francisco from 10:00 to 6:00
p.m. Entrance is free. |
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Mexican pop group RBD at Figali |
RBD the popular Mexican pop group that gained popularity from Televisa's
teenage-orientated soap "Rebelde", will perform in Panama
on November 1, at the Figali Convention Center, as part of its "Tour
Celestial 2007".
The Mexican band has achieved a great commercial success with cross-over
appeal. They are very popular and have sold over 10 million albums worldwide
in the last three years. RBD debuted in December 2004 with the album
"Rebelde", released through EMI. The first three singles "Rebelde",
"Solo Quédate En Silencio" and "Sálvame"
were all number one hits in Mexico.
The group is a huge phenomenon all over Latin America and has performed
in the world's biggest stadium, Maracana in Rio De Janeiro.
The Tour Celestial 2007 will begin at 7:00 p.m. Tickets costs start
at $25 and are for sale at Ticket Center. |
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“The Hyptonist’s Passion” |
"The Hypnotist's Passion" (La Pasión del Hipnotista)
a Panamanian movie, which was released worldwide on January of this
year, can be seen again from October 19 in local cinemas. The film won
the prize for the "Best Screen Play" on the Internet site
globalfilmcritics.com.
The movie, directed by M.J. Knight, is about a hypnotist who loses
his daughter in an accident and decides to travel through time to bring
her back. To achieve his aim he fights the dangerous side effects of
time travel, the revenge of a drug dealer and time itself, because it
is running out. |
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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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Graphic insight into Panama’s Afro Antillan culture |
"An Afro-Antillean Sentiment: Images from a Panamanian Culture"
an exhibition of photographs by Rose Marie Cromwell will be shown at
the Diablo Rosso gallery in Panama City from October 24 to November
25.
Cromwell, a documentary photographer, spent last year in Panama as
a United States Fulbright Grantee. She interview-ed and photographed
Panamanians of Afro-Antillean descent living in Panama City, Colon and
Bocas del Toro.
During the early 20th Century tens of thousands of workers emigrated
from the Caribbean to build the Panama Canal. Most never returned to
their homelands, but instead settled permanently in Panama. Du- ring
the past 100 years members of this Panamanian community have preserved
many of their Caribbean traditions.
Cromwell's portraits tell the stories and personal anecdotes of Afro-Antillean
Panamanians, while exploring subjects such as memory, nostalgia, cultural
identity and pride.
The exhibition will be inaugurated on October 24 at 7:00 p.m. and
can be viewed from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Diablo Rosso gallery is located
in Calle 48, Bella Vista. For more information call 399-8825 |
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At Atlapa Convention Center |
Young scientists to exhibit inventions at “Ingenuity Fair” |
Future Panamanian scientists will exhibit their inventions at the National
Youth Ingenuity Fair, which will take place from October 24 to 26 at
Atlapa Convention Center.
Around 78 schools from different parts of the country will participate
in this event which aims to stimulate the interest of students for investigation
and innovation through the presentation of scientific projects.
The fair is organized by the SENACYT together with the Ministry of
Education, to popularize science and technology in Panama and tries
to detect those youngsters with talent who may need support to exploit
their full potential.
The entrance is free. The fair will be inaugurated on October 24 at
10:00 a.m. On October 25 and 26 it will open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. |
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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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Gala in aid of the Casco Viejo
A Charity Gala Evening in aid of the Fatima Parish, in the
Casco Viejo, will be held at the Sheraton Hotel on October 27.
This event includes a dinner buffet, thousands of dollars in
prizes, raffles, karaoke entertainment and live music. It will
be organized by the company International Living, which has
an office in Casco Viejo. The Fatima Parish creates opportunities
for underprivileged children there.
The cost of the ticket is $50. For more information call 212-0291
or visit www.InternationalLiving.com/events. |
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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.) |
Honoring Ingmar Bergman - Part II
In Collaboration with CIMAS
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Oct. 17 – 19 (4
& 7:10 p.m.)
FANNY AND ALEXANDER (FANNY OCH ALEXANDER)
(Sweden/France, 1982). A dramatic comedy by Ingmar Bergman with
Bertil Guve, Pernilla Alwin, Ewa Froeling, Gunn Wallgren, Erland
Josephson, and Harriet Andersson. After her husband dies, a
young woman gets married to a sadistic minister and her family
plans how to save her and her children, Fanny and Alexander,
from his evil influence. |
Oct. 20 – 22
IN THE PRESENCE OF A CLOWN (LARMAR
OCH GÖR SIG TILL) (Sweden / Germany/Denmark/Norway/Italy/Finland,
1997). Drama by Ingmar Bergman, starrig Börje Ahlstedt,
Marie Richardson, Erland Josephson, and Pernilla August. An
inventor is confined to a psychiatric hospital, after trying
to murder his girlfriend, where he meets another patient and
has a great adventure. 119'. (C) |
Bolivian Cinema
In collaboration with the Bolivian
Embassy
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Oct. 23 (4 p.m.
– 7:30 p.m.)
AMERICAN VISA (Bolivia/ Mexico
2005). Drama by Juan Carlos Valdivia, with Demián Bichir,
Kate del Castillo, Jorge Ortíz, Alberto Etcheverry and
Alejandra Lanza. This movie tries to make people think about
immigration and its influence on Latin Americans’ life,
using the story of an English teacher who wants to emigrate
to U.S.A. at all cost, even committing a crime.
Oct. 24 – 25
A MATTER OF FAITH (Bolivia
1995). Comedy by Marcos Loayza, starring Jorge Ortíz
Sánchez, Elías Serrano, Raúl Beltrán,
and Gina Portugal. Considered one of the best Latin American
movies of the nineties. Narrates the story of two friends who
have to build the statue of a Virgin and deliver it to a mafioso’s
ranch.
Oct. 26 – 27
THE DAY SILENCE DIED (Bolivia,
1998). Dramatic comedy by Paolo Agazzi, with Dario Grandineti,
Gustavo Angarita, Elías Serrano, Norma Merlo, and Jorge
Ortiz. A satirical comedy that takes place in the 50s, in a
small town in the Andes. Tells the story of a man who arrives
in town to set up a radio station, changing the townfolks' lives
forever.e radio y cambia sus vidas para siempre. |
Oct. 30 (4 p.m.
& 7:30 p.m.)
VIVA CUBA (Cuba/France, 2005).
Dramatic comedy by Juan Carlos Cremata, starring Malud Tarrau,
Jorgito Milo, Larissa Vega, and Luis Alberto García.
Malud and Jorgito promise to be friends forever, even when their
families are against that relationship. Their friendship is
threatened when Malud's mother decides to leave Cuba, causing
the kids to take measures to avoid that decision.
Oct. 31
JANUARY OF VICTORIES (Cuba).
A documentary by Adolfo Marino, that tells the relevant facts
of the 40 years of the Cuban revolution. 45’. THE MERIT
OF BEING ALIVE (Cuba, 2006). A documentary
by Otto Miguel Guzmán, based on the book of Luis Baéz,
sustaining with facts and proofs the projects of the CIA to
murder Fidel Castro and stop the Cuban revolution. 52’
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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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"Y Ahora, Cómo la Saco?: A
girl gets pregnant
The Aba Theater will be presenting the funny comedy,"Y
Ahora, Cómo la Saco? (Una Metida de Pata) from October
18 to November 25 at 8:00 p.m.
This hilarious comedy tells the story of a girl who gets pregnant
and her parents have to hire a man to marry her. An insurance
salesman is mistaken for the prospective groom. The groom is
confused with a thief, who is an accomplice of the maid. The
father is grumpy, the mother does not know what is going on,
the salesman is a fool, the girl is a liar and the maid is a
mischievous thief. Comic situations with a happy ending for
the whole family.
Tickets cost $10.00 and are sold at the Aba Theater. For more
information call: 260-6316. |
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SPORTS |
“Cruz del Sur” race in Aguadulce |
The 12th "Cruz del Sur Duwest" Race will take place on October
21 in Aguadulce. The principal race will be run over eight kilometers
and will start at 8:00 a.m. The athletes will have the opportunity of
winning $1000 in prizes.
The winners of the general race, male and female will receive $100
each. There will also be prizes for the open master and grand master
categories. Another race will be over three kilometers.
The route will pass through the Aguadulce streets and among the participants
will be Irving Canto, Javier Solís, Savino Chavarría and
Guillermo Ramírez to mention a few. The Argentinian Emmanuel
Lemma, who came in fourth place at the Las Bovedas race, is one of the
favorites. "La Cruz del Sur Duwest" race was won in 2006 and
2005 by Rafael Vega of Chiriquí.
The registration will cost $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for children
and includes hydration and breakfast. Three buses will set at 4:00 a.m.
from the Shell petrol station, at La Cresta in Panama City, for those
people who wish to participate or see the race. The round trip will
cost $5.00. |
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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 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.
November 1 - All Saints Day. |
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SPORTS |
Pre-Olympic Soccer Play off in November at Rod Carew Stadium |
The Rod Carew stadium will be the scene of the eliminatory pre-Olympic
triangular between the national teams of the Sub 23 category which are:
Panama, El Salvador and Honduras. The matches will determine which of
these countries will be in the Hershey’s Pre-Olympic final octagonal
in the United States.
The first game will be between Panama and El Salvador on November
7 at night. On November 9, El Salvador will face Honduras. The mini
tournament will be closed with the game between Panama and Honduras.
The team with more points will represent the region in the Olympic Games
in Beijing.
The team that comes second will be able to participate in the other
eliminatory group formed by Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Guatemala. |
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Sports Calendar
October
Tennis
Continuation of the II Fila Tennis
Tournament.
Panamanian Tennis Federation courts. Curundu
October 21
Motor Racing
National Motor
Association
Rio Hato race track
October 27-28
Golf
Classifications of the Panama
Golf Club Ranking for ladies and men
October 28
Half Iron Man Triathlon
Panama Triathlon
Union
Calzada Amador, Gatun,
Balboa, Albrook and Chilibre
November 7, 9, 11
Football Soccer
Pre-Olympic Central American Triangular,
Rod Carew Stadium
November 7
Panama vs El Salvador
November 9
El Salvador vs Honduras
November 11
Panama vs Honduras |
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SPORTS |
Tennis tourney expected to draw 250 players |
The II Fila Tennis Cup, which started yesterday, Thursday October
18 will draw 250 players who will compete in this 15-days tournament,
which will take place in the Fred Maduro High Performance Center of
Curundú.
The open tournament, which has the support of the Panamanian Tennis
Federation and is sponsored by the brand Fila, will be in aid of Fundacáncer
and Panamanian champions Matías González, Miguel Brostella,
Luis García and Arnulfo Cortney will participate. |
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Halloween concert 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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European Film Festival at the Alhambra
movie theater
The Alhambra Movie Theater on Vía España, in
conjuction with various foreign embassies will present a European
Film Festival from October 19 - Nov 17 films will be shown from
such countries as Germany, Belgium, Spain, Finland, France,
Italy, Great Britain and Sweden. Information 227-5122 or emb.panama.ofc@mae.es |
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