Datebook
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Wed., through Nov., 8 — ART: Collective exposition Trazos de Luz 2012, coordinated by FUNDAL. Galería Guatemala, Fundación G&T Continental, 6a av. 9-08, z. 9, Guatemala City.
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Sat., 11am — (Spanish) TEATRO: Osos en el Bosque. Cooperación Española (tel: 7932-3838), 6a av. norte between 3a & 4a calle poniente, La Antigua.
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Tues., 5:30pm — TALK: Los Patojos: Forming Leaders for Guatemala, a group that builds relationships between different cultures of Guatemala and the rest of the world. Donation Q25. Rainbow Café (tel: 7832-1919), 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua.
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Wed., 8:30pm — MUSIC: Rock a la Mexicana by Kenny y los Eléctricos from Mexico. A modern rock concert with Mexican music touches. Concert opening by Guatemalan singer Estefani Brolo & What the Funk Band. Q50, includes one drink. La Casbah Antigua, 5a av. norte #30, La Antigua.
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Thurs. — HOLIDAY: Día de la Revolución (Revolution Day). Banks and some businesses closed, plan ahead. Sat., 3:30pm — (Spanish) TALLER DE FOTOGRAFÍA: Aprenda los conceptos básicos de la fotografía y a usar su cámara, impartido por Ricardo Benavides. Donación Q100. Vivero La Escalonia (tel: 7832-7074), 5a av. sur final #36-C, La Antigua. 28
Thurs., 7pm — GALA DINNER: Includes a presentation of the book Guatemala, People of Tradition by photographer Santiago Albert. Proceeds benefit projects by Museo Ixchel. For more information call Museo Ixchel, 2361-8081. Museo Ixchel del Traje Indígena, 6a calle final z. 10, Centro Cultural UFM, Guatemala City.
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Sat., 7pm — SILVER ANNIVERSARY PARTY: Mesón Panza Verde celebrates its 25th anniversary featuring cameo acts by performance artists throughout the evening with a Cuban jazz band providing dance music. Q100 entrance covers drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Mesón Panza Verde, 5a av. sur #19, La Antigua. See page 60 for details.
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Mon., 7:30pm — HALLOWEEN PARTY: Live music, a free Creepy cocktail, bonfire & marshmallows, prize for the best dressed and much more! Come shake your pumpkin and be part of the fun! Rainbow Café (tel: 7832-1919), 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua.
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Mon., 8:00pm — HALLOWEEN PARTY: “Casbah’s Inferno” dance all night, incredible prizes for the best costumes! La Casbah (www.lacasbahantigua.com), La Antigua.