Events
Halloween events
Fri / Vie Oct 30
La Dragona Festival at the Gasthaus Bavaria, Calle 50, Bands: Out-Reazon, Radicales libres, Linea de ataque, and Calibre 57
Fri / Vie Oct 30
Electro-Haunted with DJ Erick Morillo. The electronic music artist will kick off the Halloween weekend at Discoteca Guru on Calle Uruguay, 9 pm. Tickets from $20 at Blockbuster.
Thriller Night: Pre Halloween party with entertainment by Frank Richards of Pure Las Vegas at 212, Zona Viva. Cavorte with zombies, no cover, prizes for sexiest costume. Info: reventando@gmail.com
Halloween Party at Riande Aeropuerto Hotel, starting 8 pm on the 30th! Happy hour from 5 pm to 8 pm. Disco music and lots of fun.
Sat / Sáb Oct 31
Halloween: Witch’s Night at Casa Roja, Calle Perejil, behind Financiera Govimar, starts at 9 pm, prizes for best costumes, music and cold drinks, $5 cover: Hosted by Club Excursionistas del Istmo
Halloween Party at Madame Blanch Rock Lounge, $25, $20 pre-event, open bar, Redcover Band with Raul Montilla, Info: www.facebook.com/portodiao
Halloween Party at Perla Café and Lounge in Marbella, Calle 53. 9 pm $500 prizes for best male and female costumes. Live music. $20 at the door, $15 pre-event
Costume party at Discoteca Guru on Halloween. Presenting Joey Montana with his hits plus new songs. $4,000 in prizes for best costumes including trips to Decameron and Cancun! $500 in free drinks. Tickets: $10 at the door and $8 pre-event. Info: tijerino@gmail.com, 6038-0255.
Halloween Party on the bay aboard Al Capone’s old ship with Canal & Bay Tours. Leaves La Playita de Amador at 8:30 p.m. Tel. 209-2000, www.canalandbaytours.com or call Sra. Melva at 6609-5120.
Christmas Bazaar Donations
St. Luke’s Episcopal Cathedral, of Cerro Ancón, is holdings its annual Christmas Bazaar on Friday, December 4 and Saturday December 5, 2009. You can help them help others by donating gently used items, clothing (especially children’s clothes), shoes and toys. They also need baby food jars, especially the junior size. Contact Elizabeth 262-1280 during office hours or Sarah 6670-0794.
Britanica 2009
UK investment forum
The British Embassy of Panama informed The Visitor that the second annual promotional forum Britannica 2009 will be held on November 19 at the Bristol Hotel from noon to 6:00 p.m. Ms. Susan Haird, Deputy CEO of UK Trade & Investment, will fly in from London to be the VIP keynote speaker. She will provide valuable insight on the uniqueness of British businesses operating in the global economy and why the UK continues to be the best location from where to springboard a business into world markets.
This year’s event will be much different from last years, report organizers. Discussion panels will provide a forum for specific topics related to the Panamanian economy. In the evening, an exclusive reception will be held at the residence of His Excellency Richard Austen, British Ambassador.
Currently the following companies are sponsoring the event:
- HSBC
- Cable & Wireless
- Morgan & Morgan
- Trust Services
- Panama Ports Co.
- Aleman, Cordero, Galindo & Lee
- PriceWaterhouseCoopers
- Premier Motor Group
- Cayman National Bank
- London & Regional Panama
Tickets for this event, which promises to be filled with a wealth of business information and contacts, cost $50. Space is limited. For information or tickets, call the trade section of the British Embassy in Panama at 269-0866 ext. 2006 or 2007 or write Romel Adames – UKTI Officer at romel.adames@fco.gov.uk or Fernando Pinel – UKTI Assistant at fernando.pinel@fco.gov.uk
Country Fairs
 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.
Oct 22 Coffee Festival in Río Sereno, Chiriquí province |