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. |
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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Top talent at Feria de la Rumba, Miss Reef contest |
Contestants in the Miss Reef contest.
"Feria de la Rumba 2007" at Atlapa, Nov. 15 to 17, promises
to be one of the most exciting musical events this year featuring top
class national and international artists, fashion shows and the Miss
Reef beauty contest final.
Former Playmate of the Year Colleen
Shannon now a celebrated dj.
The event, which is in its fourth year, begins on Thursday Nov. 15
with shows by the Mexican group, Nikki Clan, and the FX girls from Canal
FX, including a lingerie model parade, and ends with a party hosted
by "La Cascara", a local T.V. show and organizers of the event.
On Friday Nov. 16 the main event is the Miss Reef competition, a beauty
contest featuring eight finalists, the first three of which will go
forward to the Miss Reef International contest in March 2008. The winner
of the Panama contest will receive a Suzuki Alto courtesy of Motores
Japoneses and $500 cash.
Saturday brings the carnival spirit with such famous djs as Ivanno
Bellini and Colleen Shannon from Alaska, a former Playboy Playmate of
the year and host of various shows including "Wild on E".
For more information check: www.feriadelarumba.com |
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Argentine rock group Soda Stereo in concert |
Soda Stereo, the Argentine rock group hailed by many as the most influential
group of the "rock en español" genre, will be in concert
on November 27th at the National Stadium in Panama City. The band, formed
in 1982 by Gustavo Cerati (guitar and voice), Zeta Bosio (bass), and
Charly Alberti (drums), broke up in 1997 because of personal problems
and artistic differences of opinion.
Soda Stereo announced a comeback in June this year and began a tour
on October 19th in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The band is scheduled to
perform in Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, the United States, Colombia, Panama,
Venezuela, Peru, and again in Argentina for their last performance.
Popular albums include Canción Animal (1990), Signos (1986),
Ruido Blanco (1987), and Sueño Stereo (1995). |
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Sesame Street Live comes to Panama
Sesame Street Live, the official live production of Sesame
Workshop will present their latest production " Super Grover
Ready for Action" at the Figali Convention Center on November
30, December 1 and 2 as part of their Latinamerican tour which
includes: Florida, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Peru and Panama.
There will be two performances on November 30 at 3 p.m. and
7 p.m.; and thre performances on December 1 and 2 at 11 a.m.,
3p.m. And 6 p.m. Tickets cost $60, $40, $25, and $10 and are
available at Ticketcenter (Audiofoto Stores) and Felix B. Maduro. |
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A night of jazz |
Guitarists Arturo Villareal and
Luis Bonilla.
A night of jazz will be presented on Friday November 15 at the Bar
El Callejon at the Boccalino Restaurant in Panama City featuring the
guitar duo Arturo Villarreal and Luis Bonilla. The two guitarists are
known for their Latin-flavoured jazz, bossa nova, boleros, rock and
pop. The guest percussionist Tony Martinez will be adding his Afro-Cuban
and South American influence to back up the rhythms of the guitar duo.
The show includes music by Ruben Blades, Carlos Jobim, Chick Corea,
Chucho Valdez, Chuck Mangione, Irving Berlin, Sonny Rollings and the
Beetles.
Tickets cost $5 and the show starts at 8 p.m.. For reservations call:
223-8521. |
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Daughter & father sing the blues |
| On November 21 at Il Boccalino Ingrid De Ycaza, considered by many
as the best female voice in Panama, will present a program as a homage
to her favourite singers of soul and blues....Maria Carey, Roberta Flack,
Cristina Aguilera and others. Ingrid will be accompanied by Alfonso
Lewis on the keyboard, Tony Martinez and his guitar, plus invited artistes
including Alejandro Lagrotta and Ingrid's father, Lucho de de Ycaza. |
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Annual British Ball
The 6th annual British Ball organized by the British Embassy
will take place on Friday December 7 at the Miramar Hotel. The
ball committee gives guests the opportunity of creating their
own tables.
jacquebeer@fco.gov.uk. |
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“Private Capital for Tourism Sector” Seminar |
The Panama Tourism Chamber in conjunction with the Emerge Fund will
present a seminar on November 21 at 3 p.m. in the Hotel Riande Continental
with the title " Private Capital for the Tourism Sector" organized
by Jose Ulate, Manager of the Emerge Fund. The seminar is directed towards
small and medium businesses in the tourist industry who are interested
in development and increasing their worth. The event is free but space
is limited so prompt confirmation of participation is advised. Call
Axela Zelaya C., Executive Director of the Panama Chamber of Tourism:
Telefax; 223-3102. Cel: 6677-1918. |
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Concert at Figali Convention Center |
Mexican rock band Maná to share profit with Summit |
Maná, the Mexican rock band with a green conscience, will give
a concert in Panama on November 23 and donate part of its profits to
Summit Gardens, Panama City’s Municipal Z00 and botanical gardens.
The band, hugely popular throughout Latin America, Spain and other parts
of Europe, embarked on a "save the planet" crusade in 1995
with the creation of the Selva Negra Foundation to help the environment
through their music.
The band was originally formed in 1978 with the name Sombrero Verde,
changing a decade later to Maná, which in Polynesian connotes
"positive energy". Over the years, the band has developed
different styles which have won a fair share of Grammys.
The most recent recording of Maná was made at the Hit Factory
in Miami. The album offers 13 songs that respect the essence of the
group but veers into new territory. This characteristic of renewal has
allowed Maná to maintain their vitality indenpendent of current
fashions and trends. |
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CINE UNIVERSITARIO
NOVEMBER 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.) |
VIDEOTECA DEL SUR PRESENTS
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Nov. 16
– 19
WHO KILLED PIXOTE? (QUEM MATOU PIXOTE?)
(Brazil, 1996). Documentary by José Joffily.
Fernando Ramos da Silva becomes famous at the age of 11. His
life changes forever, but it doesn’t last too long. Almost
illiterate, he falls into illegal business and is murdered. |
CELEBRATING THE 35th ANNIVERSARY
OF THE GECU FOUNDATION |
Nov. 20 (4 &
7:30 p.m. – Acto de Aniversario) Nov. 21
I WANT TO EXIST
(Panama, 2007). Documentary by JoséCalvo. Students of
the Octavio Cortazar's documentary workshop, register the history
of Cine Universitario, and its current situatuion. 12:27’
¿WHAT HAPPENED TO CHORRILLO? (Panama,
2007). Documentary by Yaritza Best. The story of the popular
neighborhood of El Chorrillo, struggling to survive and maintain
its identity. 20:30’
WOMEN OF THE EARTH, WOMEN OF SAN JOSE (Panama,
2007). Documentary by Jorge Cajar. Project to improve the quality
of life and the fight against poverty of thirteen women and
their families in Veraguas.
THE LAST THING YOU LOST (Panama, 2007). Documentary
by Irvin Checa. Record of the ritual and human behavior of people
who play the national lottery. 8:16’ |
MOVIES FROM TAIWAN
In collaboration with the Taiwan Embassy |
The Chocolate Rap. |
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Nov. 22 (4 y 7:30
pm – Inauguración)
– Nov.23 (3:45, 6 y 8:15
pm)
THREE TIMES (ZUI HAO DE SHI GUANG)
(Taiwan/France, 2005). Drama by Hou HsiaoHsien. Three
love stories take place in different periods of time: one at
the beginning of Japanese colonization, another in the 60s and
the last one in the present time.
Nov. 24 – 25
THE FAIRY OF THE SHOES (RENYU DUODUO)
(Taiwan, 2005). Fantasy drama by Lee YunChan. A beautiful girl
who can't walk has an operation and recovers , but she develops
an obsession of collecting shoes. |
Nov. 26 –
27
THE CHOCOLATE RAP (QIAO KE LI ZHONG
JI) (Taiwan, 2006). Drama by
Lee Chi-Yuan. Chocolate, the rap dancer, and his agent triumph
in the street dancing contests, but they meet a pianist, which
starts a turbulent love triangle.
Nov. 29 – 30
FISHING LUCK (DENG DAI FEI YU) (Taiwan,
2005). Drama by Tsen Wen-Chen.
A girl from the city meets a native from a small island in Taiwan,
and they fall in love; but their differences conspire to make
the relationship difficult. |
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John Mooney & friends |
An afternoon of music at Summit Golf & Resort |
Saturday December 1st will mark the date for "An Afternoon with
John Mooney & Friends", --a music extravaganza~ which will
present the best in American Roots and Blues at an afternoon of live
music in one of Panama’s most beautiful settings, Summit Golf
& Resort.
Presented by DJ Wolff and Summit Golf & Resort, and sponsored by
PanamaBlues.com this event features world-renowned blues legend John
Mooney who recently received a nomination by the Blues Foundation for
"Contemporary Blues Album of the Year" for his latest CD titled
"Big Ol’ Fiya". At summit, you can witness first-hand
Mooney’s phenomenal ability to simultaneously manage rhythm and
lead.
Up-and-coming star, Jon Coleman, a singer, songwriter, and pianist
extraordinaire will be performing songs from his forthcoming debut CD
titled "Make it Fast". Originally known for his spectacular
piano and B-3 playing and fantastic energy, Coleman has recently impressed
music industry professionals with his profound songwriting and terrific
vocal abilities.
Rounding out the lineup will be Panama’s Kurt & Norman as
well as local favorites Shorty & Slim, known for their original
feel-good music that will make you laugh, cry and remember the days.
A selection of food and drink will be available from the restaurant.Tickets
may be purchased at Summit Golf & Resort or via PanamaBlues by logging
on to www.PanamaBlues.com.
For more information call John Wolff at 6-608-1800 (jhwolff@hotmail.com). |
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Orchestral concert at Old Panama
In the beautiful setting of the ruins of Old Panama under the
floodlit tower of the old cathedral, the Philharmonic Orchestra
of the University of Panama, under the direction of Maestro Nestor
Castillo, will present a concert on December 5 at 8 p.m. The concert
is under the auspices of the Patronato Panama Viejo and tickets
can be obtained at their office for a donation of $10. For information:
Tel: 226-8915, 226-9364, 226-1755. |
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Dancing in (and over) the streets of the Old Quarter |
To commemorate the tenth anniversary of the naming of Casco Viejo as
a World Heritage site, a festival of contemporary dance will be held
during five days between December 12 and 16. Dancer/athletes will come
from France, Spain and Venezuela and several other countries to join
a team of youngsters from San Felipe, Santa Ana and Chorillo which has
been training intensively.
The presentations of dance, vertical dance and hip-hop, will be out-of-doors
in the plazas and streets of the Old Quarter. |
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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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Major Persian carpet auction
A major international receivers auction of extremely valuable
Persian carpets will be held at the Bristol Hotel, Panama City
on December 4, offering a rare opportunity to all investment-savvy
Panamanians. The carpets are part of the assets of Specialised
Intermediary Services Ltd which for over thirty years was one
of the world leaders in Oriental carpet marketing a fact which
ensures that all items are of very high calibre. The auction
will commence at 7.00 pm, and the collection will be available
for public inspection from 5.00 pm on the day of sale. Further
details from:
Mr William Guarin Pulecio, MultiBroker Ltd, Tel: 507-263-7702,
mbroker@sinfo.net |
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At Il Boccalino |
Dinner concert with music by the Anjulis Trio |
The Anjulis Trio, consisting of Juan E. Castillo (oboe), Reinaldo
Alvarez (clarinet), and Ariane Castillo (bassoon), will perform at the
Il Boccalino restaurant on 49th St., Bella Vista, at 7 pm on November
17 and 19.
The program will consist of: London Trio in Do Major, Hob. IV n. 1
(F.J. Haydn); Allegro, Adagio, Rondó; Trio OP 87; Allegro, Adagio
cantábile, Menuetto, and Finale (L.V. Beethoven); Six Variations
on a Swiss Song (L.V. Beethoven).
Tickets cost $30, include dinner, and are on sale at Libreria Argosy
on Via Argentina or at Il Boccalino restaurant. |
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Thanksgiving visitors can feel at home |
The U.S. Thanksgiving Day celebration on the fourth Thursday of November
each year probably had its origin in the European harvest festivals
celebrated after the harvest was completed and food was stored away
for the long winter ahead.
In the tropics, there is no such tradition but hospitality dictates
that visitors should feel at home and Panamanian hotels and restaurants
will offer Thanks-giving fare in abundance on November 22.
Worthy of note is the traditional Thanksgiving dinner at the El Panama
Hotel’s Flamingo Cafe and Las Palmas Grill and Bar and that of
the Bay View restaurant at the Intercontinental Miramar, and the Thanksgiving
buffet at the Riande Granada Hotel for both lunch and dinner.
The American Society of Panama will hold its annual Thanksgiving Dinner
and Dance at the City Club on Friday, November 16 at 7:00p.m. Cost for
members $35.00, non-members $40.00. For more information call 315-2408/
315-0565 |
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SPORTS |
Champions will do battle at Roberto Duran Gymnasium Dec. 1 |
Panamanian Bantamweight Champion
Celestino “Pelenchin” Caballero.
Promociones y Eventos del Istmo will present a boxing marathon on Saturday
December 1st, beginning at 3:00 p.m.. at the Roberto Duran Gymnasium.
Sixteen fights are on the agenda with boxers from Colombia, Panama,
Nicaragua, Ecuador, Venezuela and Argentina.
The main event will be the AMB World Bantamweight, 122lbs fight between
the Panamanian World Champion Celestino "Pelenchin" Caballero
and the former world champion, the Colombian Mauricio Pastrana.
In another great fight, Roberto "La Araña" Vasquez
reappears. He will face Rafael Tirado from Ecuador in the 115lb category.
This great boxing event will be televised to Colombia and South Florida. |
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Riders from many countries converge on the province
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Grand cycling tour in Chiriquí |
For 13 days, from November 17 until November 28th, riders from several
countries will tour the more than 1000 kilometers of the XXVII edition
of the International Chiriqui Cycling Tour.
More that 150 competitors are expected, divided into teams which will
cross the province, through the long flatlands and steep mountainous
areas such as Boquete, Volcan and Cerro Punta providing a great test
for the participants.
This great event traditionally starts from Parque Cervantes in David,
recently remodeled.
The Chirqui Tour, as always is dominated by Colombians, Costa Ricans
and Panamanian riders, although it has also been won by German riders.
It is probably the most important cycling event in Panama and it is
a tradition for tourists and residents alike to watch them go by the
different Chiriqui towns. Prepare to enjoy the Chiriqui Tour! |
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