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Wed. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ~ DÍA INTERNACIONAL DE LA MUJER
Wed., 5-7pm ART Inauguration of Galería 9.99 presenting a collection of work by artists from around the world. Established in July 2008, the gallery is located in the Historical Center (5a av. 11-16, z. 1) in an industrial loft inside the Art Deco Edificio Passarelli building designed by Carlos Asensio Wunderlich in the 1950s. Participating artists: Esvin Alarcón Lam, (Guatemala City, 1988), Diego Sagastume, (Guatemala City, 1991). Patrick Hamilton, (Leuven, Belgium, 1974), Sandra Monterroso, (Guatemala City, 1974), Edgar Orlaineta, (México, D.F 1972), Christian Lord, (Oakland, California, U.S. 1983) and Tepeu Choc, (Guatemala City, 1983). Galería Panza Verde, 5a av. sur #19, La Antigua
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Thurs., 6:30pm ART Atmósferas del Altiplano by Alfredo García. Galería del Centro, Fundación G&T Continental, 5a av. 12-38, z. 1, Guatemala City
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Fri., 6pm GALA TASTING DINNER La Noche de Chefs, organized by Degustantigua, this popular fund-raising event features 10 tasting dishes from 10 different chefs with proceeds to benefit Tess Unlimited and Casa Sito. Q380 p/p, limited seating. Tickets, degustantigua.com & Fernando’s Kaffee. Convento de Merced, La Antigua
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Wed., 6:30pm ART Inauguration cocktail of Pintura de Ciego by Rodolfo de León. Through April 23 Pensativo House Hotel (tel: 7955-5353) 4a av. sur #24, La Antigua
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Wed., 6pm (English) SLIDE SHOW Antigua: Behind the Walls with Elizabeth Bell. Enjoy a onehour presentation with vintage and contemporary photographs collected over the past 40 years, accompanied by Elizabeth Bell’s expert narration. Q50 per person. Questions encouraged. Autographed books available. Hotel Sor Juana, 4a calle oriente #45, La Antigua
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Sat. EVENT Women’s Soul Care Day at Union Church of Guatemala. The demands of daily life can make it difficult to really hear from God and allow Him to speak to us. Step out of your busy life to refresh and renew. Treat yourself to a Soul Care Day. For more information and to reserve your spot today call 2361-2027 or email womens.ministries.ucg@gmail.com. 12 Calle 7-37 z. 9, Plazuela España, Guatemala City
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Thurs. ART Variaciones sobre temas inéditos y recurrentes by Víctor Hugo Valenzuela. Through April 4. Galería del Centro, Fundación G&T Continental, 5a av. 12-38, z. 1, Guatemala City 25