By Khaki Scott
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This Week… starting June 22, 2009

Fiestas This Week

Suma de Hidalgo - One Day Event -
June 22
This fiesta is in honor of San Bartolomé. Suma is very close to Merida, right between Teya and Motul. This is the beginning of horse country in Yucatan, so the most common product of the artisans in this area is leatherwork.

Xocchel Fiesta – Six Day Event – June 24 through June 29 each year
This is the annual Xocchel Fiesta that honors San Juan Bautista, patron saint of the Municipality of Xocchel. If you are looking for a municipality that is off the beaten path – but the beaten path is still nearby - Xocchel should be your destination of choice. This small municipality lies less than an hour southeast of the City of Merida, on the road to Valladolid, and the 21st century has not quite made it there. To see a great map, plus pictures of the area and towns in Xocchel, click on Bicycle Yucatan, our favorite traveling the back roads of Yucatan website.

Panabá Fiesta - Five Day Event – June 26 through June 30
This is Panabá’s annual fiesta honoring San Pedro and San Pablo. Panabá is just inland to the southeast of San Felipe and Rio Lagartos. Almost everyone there is involved in either fishing or the cattle industry, or both. Languages spoken in Panabá include Mayan and Zapoteco. Look for good food at even the most humble establishment here!

In the City This Week

Monday (Lunes) June 22, 2009

Program of Sacred Music
This is a performance by the Coro Polifonico del ICY, under the direction of Victor Manuel Rubio. If anyone ever had a symphony of voices, this is it, which makes this a "must see" event for the evening!
Location: Universidad TecMilenio, Periferico Poniente, Complejo Habitacional Real Montejo
Time: 8:00 PM Monday
Admission: Free

Tuesday (Martes) June 23, 2009

Tuesday of Trova: Trio Tres de Corazón
This performance is under the direction of Felipe Diaz and is another performance of the music made famous by the Yucatan.
Location: Auditorium of the Olimpo, calle 62 x 61
Time: 8:30 PM Tuesday
Admission: Free

Wednesday (Miercoles) June 24, 2009

Canadian National Holidays:
            Discovery Day (Newfoundland)
            St. Jean Baptiste Day (Quebec)

Wednesday in Concert: One Romantic Night with Cacho Medina
This Cacho Medina concert is the "must see" performance of the evening.
Location: Auditorium of the Olimpo, Calle 62 x 61
Time 9:00 PM Wednesday
Admission: Free

Jazz Sensitive
Come out and hear Mauricio Bonfiglio’s 80s electronics, with Gaby Ruz on alto sax, Alberto Palomo on electric base and Edgar Boffill on piano.
Location: Patio Bar at TGI Fridays on Altabrisa Shopping Mall
Time: Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 PM
Admission: Free

Wednesday at the Peon: An Appointment with Dance
This performance, entitled El Sinaloense, is by Gala de Danza Folklorica del Centro Estatal de Bellas Artes, under the direction of Regina Haas.
Location: Teatro Peon Contreras, Calle 60 x 57
Time: 9:00 PM Wednesday
Admission: $50 pesos

Dance: End of the Year Performance of Centro Municipal de Danza
This performance will be by Danza Mexicana and Danza Jazz
Location: Teatro Universitario Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Calle 60 x 57
Time: 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM Wednesday
Admission: Free

Thursday  (Jueves)  June 25, 2009

A Gala Night with the Banda de Musica del Estado
This performance is in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Carlos Uicab. The Band of the State is under the direction of Carlos Uicab himself.
Location: Teatro Peon Contreras, Calle 60 x 57
Time: 9:00 PM Thursday
Admission: Free – but, considering the occasion, a packed house is expected, so it might be best to get your passes early

Visual Art: Murales de La Raza Group
La Raza Group is a Canadian group that explores using murals as a contemporary form of expression. This exposition opens tonight and will remain until the 24th of July.
Location: Galeria Principal in Teatro Peon Contreras, Calle 60 x 57
Time: 9:00 PM Thursday
Admission: Free

Jazz Sensitive
Come out and hear Mauricio Bonfiglio’s 80s electronics, with Gaby Ruz on alto sax, Alberto Palomo on electric base and Edgar Boffill on piano.
Location: Patio Bar at TGI Fridays at Altabrisa Shopping Mall
Time: Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 PM
Admission: Free

Classical Thursday:The Coro de la Ciudad (the Choir of the City)
This performance is under the direction of Mtra. Nidia Gongora Cervera. These performances are always perfection and never to be missed!
Location: Auditorium of the Olimpo, Calle 62 x 61
Time: 9:00 PM Thursday
Admission: Free

Jazzin’ Merida: The Yucatones
We’re not sure how much longer they play before their summer break, but catch them now while you can!
Location: Jazzin Merida, Calle 56 x 53
Time: 9:00 PM Thursday
Admission: $30 pesos

Friday  (Viernes) June 26, 2009

In Concert: Las Maya International
Get your tickets early! This will be a packed house! These ladies are the best of the best and simply must not be missed! You read all about them in Katalina’s Music Review, right here on Yucatan Living, just last week!
Location: Teatro Peon Contreras, Calle 60 x 57
Time: 9:00 PM Friday
Admission: Free – but get your tickets NOW !!!

Jazzin’ Merida: Maricarmen Perez
Location: Jazzin Merida, Calle 56 x 53
Time: 9:00 PM Thursday
Admission: $30 pesos

Saturday (Sábado) June 27, 2009

Poetry Reading and Sharing
Come one! Come all! New readers welcome! Every Saturday, for at least the next 3 months, there is going to be an open mike poetry reading at Cafe Chocolate. You can read your own poems or the poetry of someone else. This sounds like great fun so please do go out and support it. It is not only new, but it helps to round out the cultural experiences we are so fortunate to have here in Merida. Be sure and read the website (see link below). It is guaranteed to make you smile and will certainly make you feel as if you must stop by.
Location: Cafe Chocolate, Back Patio, Calle 60 x 49
Time: All Saturdays: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Admission: Free
Website: Here. http://www.jkpublishing.org/dsm_index.php

The Symphony Orchestra of Yucatan
This performance is in Hunucma, under the direction of Juan Carlos Lomonaco and guest director Roberto Tello. The Symphony often tours the smaller towns and cities throughout the state, mostly playing free performances. This time, they are close enough to see.
Location: Hunucma, at the Iglesia Principal
Time: 8:00 PM Saturday
Admission: Free

Tribute to the Dance: One Night in Concert
This performance is by the Ballet of the City of Merida, under the direction of Erika Arguelles
Location: Teatro Peon Contreras, Calle 60 x 57
Time: 9:00 PM Saturday
Admission: $100, $80, & $60 pesos

1st Anniversary of "Music Under the Stars with Friends"
This weekly event at Hotel Zamna has turned out to be a rousing success and is now celebrating their first anniversary with a special night called "The Best of British." Music for the evening will cover three decades of Britain’s best. Upon arrival, guests will receive a typical British pub drink and, instead of a buffet, they will be served a real "fish and chips" dinner. 
Location: Hotel Zamna, Calle 53 # 547 x 70 y 72
Time: 8:00 PM, Dinner at 8:30 PM
Admission: $90 pesos, tickets limited to 50 so please pick up your tickets early. No tickets can be sold on the evening of the event, nor can extra guests be admitted due to catering. Tickets are on sale now from reception at the hotel.

Sunday (Domingo) June 28, 2009

Documentary: The Amazing Earth
This documentary is about some of the most amazing places on our planet – from Mount Everest to the deepest parts of the ocean.
Location: Museum of Natural History, Calle 59 next to the Zoo
Time: 12:00 PM Sunday
Admission: Free

Conciencia Azul
This performance is by Danza Libre Contemporanea, under the direction of Guadalupe Isla.
Location: Teatro Peon Contreras, Calle 60 x 57
Time: 8:00 PM Sunday
Admission: $50 pesos

Artistic Weekend: Coro de la Ciudad de Merida Barroco
Once again, a choir that can easily rival any symphony in the world. This is really a "must see" performance. The choir is under the direction of Mtra. Nidia Gongora Cervera.
Location: Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Fatima, Parque de las Americas, Calle 20 García Gineres
Time: 9:15 PM Sunday
Admission: Free

Presentation of the Singer: Carlos Gil
Location: Garden of the Composers (Patio of the Municipal Palace)
Time: 12:00 PM Sunday
Admission: Free

Coming Soon

Friday July 3: Tango Dance Party!
Location: Sala de Fiestas "Punta del Este" Residencial Los Pinos, Calle 38 # 462 x 23 y 25 Residencial Los Pinos
Time: 8:30 PM to… ???  (last time, it was 4:00 AM!)
Admission: Free
For more information: Call Anny: 044 991 25 04 66 or 923 3736

July 7:
The Women of Manzanero
A huge list of top female vocalists sing the songs of  Manzanero, who is a singer, composer and well known entertainer. We’re pretty certain this will be a very well-attended show. If you haven’t heard of Manzanero, you are in the minority in Mexico. He is one of Merida’s most famous sons.
Location: Convention Center, Siglo XXI, on the road to Progreso
Time: 9:00 PM
Admission: Tickets now available at Fiesta Americana, Ahorro Farmacia on Aleman, or call 942-1113 or 192-1820.

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