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Folklore: Grand Passacaglia in Jesus Maria

More than 3,500 artists will show more than fifty folkloric dances from all Peruvian regions in what will turn into a spectacle of color, music, and dances in the streets of the Limean district of Jesus Maria.

The route of the Great “Pasacalle Metro Perú Danza” will lead from block 11 of Av. Gral Garzón, the Av. 28 de Julio, and culminate at the end of the Av. De la Peruanidad at Campo de Marte, with fireworks brightening the Limean sky.

When? Sunday, December 3rd, 2006 - Begin at 3:00 p.m.

El Trigal Christmas Fair

Every year El Trigal holds a fair with a big variety of stands that offer
clothing, accessories, toys, perfumes, jewelry and art-crafts, among others.
A good option to have a walk and get some Christmas presents.
When: From 10:00am to 10:00pm
Where: The corner of Av. Benavides with Av. Velazco Astete, Surco
For more information check: www.feriaeltrigal.com

Lima 2006 Book Fair in Miraflores

Lima's 2006 Book Fair will be inaugurated in a special ceremony by the Minister of Education, Jose Chang on Wednesday, November 29th.

After being held in San Borja for some years, the 2006 fair, organized by the Peruvian Chamber of Literature, moves to the district where its inspirer lived: magnificent writer Ricardo Palma. The fair offers more than sixty events and activities like special book presentations, tributes, round tables and conferences.

The fair, held in Parque Kennedy and other locations, will last until December 11th. Entrance is free.

more information here

Art for Hope - Exhibition/Sale

The exhibition/sale "Art for hope" (Arte para la esperanza) is presented by the Association "Human Dignity and Solidarity" as a tribute to priest Hubert Lanssiers, a defender of prisoner´s rights
Where: Gallery ICPNA. Av. Angamos Oeste 160, Miraflores
When: From 11:00 am. to 8:00 pm.
The entrance is free

Chicago - Musical show

This version of the popular musical presented in our country is directly influenced by the one that was directed by Bob Fosse in 1975, and interpreted by Chita Rivera as Velma Kelly, and Gwen Verdon who inspired Fosse. The show, produced and directed by Henry Gurmendi, will present the following artists on stage:   Tati Alcantrara (Roxie Hart), Thais Cavero (Velma Kelly), Paco Varela (Billy Flynn), Willy Gutierrez (Amos), Trilce Cavero (Mamma Morton), among others.
Where: Canout theater - Av. Petit Thouars 4550, Miraflores
When: 8:00 p.m.
Tickets are available at Teleticket from 30 to 50 soles

Super Hamlet - Theater

This play presents five short comedies written by dramatists Christopher Durang, David Ives, Bruce Kane and Tom Stoppard, offering various visions and humorous approaches to the well known tragedy of the Prince of Denmark.
Directed by David Carrillo and Ricardo Moran
Produced by the Cultural Association Plan 9
Cast: Rómulo Assereto, Nicolás Fantinato, Grapa, Ebelin Ortiz and Christian Ysla.
Where: Preludio - Av. Salaverry 2802, San Isidro
When: 8:00 p.m.
Tickets are available in Teleticket for 15 soles

"Only love. Eliminate violence against women" - Exhibition

Photographer Marina García Burgos presents an image series of many popular Peruvian women prepared to look like they were victims of physical violence.

The set of 14 photos named "Only love. Eliminate violence against women" ("Solo amor. Eliminación de la violencia contra las mujeres") shows the faces of Cecilia Bákula, Rebeca Escribens, Yvonne Frayssinet, Martha Hildebrandt, Alicia Morales, Tula Rodríguez, Mónica Sánchez, Cenaida Uribeand Verónica Zavala, among others
Where: Spain Cultural Center: Calle Natalio Sanchez 181, Santa Beatriz.
When: From 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (until December 12th)
The entrance is free
For more information: 330-0412

Visit the sacred city of Caral

Rumbos magazine is organizing a trip to the sacred city of Caral, the oldest in America, located 180 km away from Lima. The group leaves at 7:00 a.m. and returns to Lima at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Cost: 130 soles for adults and 120 soles for children. It includes transportation, tour guide, entry tickets, one lunch, first-aid kits and
taxes.
For more information: 275-0169 / Cell phone: 9334-2711 / 9776-3262
E-mail: laura@rumbosdelperu.com
Read the complete schedule of the tour and sign up here

Death of a Salesman - Theater

The Death of a Salesman (La muerte de un viajante) by Arthur Miller and is frequently considered a classic of American theater. The play that tells the story of Willy Loman, an aging salesman who is beginning to lose his grip on reality. Willy places great emphasis on his supposed native charm and ability to make friends; stating that once he was known throughout New England, driving long hours but making unparalleled sales, his sons Biff and Happy were the pride and joy of the neighborhood, and his wife Linda went smiling throughout the day. Unfortunately, time has passed, and now his life seems to be slipping out of control.

Cast: Alberto Isola, Milena Alva, Alfonso Dibós, Sergio Llusera, Christian Thorsen, Carlos Victoria, Renzo Schuller, Adolfo Aguilar, Cécica Bernasconi, Paloma Yerovi, Mirtha Ibañez, Cipriano Proaño.
Where: Catolica Cultural Center. Av. Camino Real 1021, San Isidro)
When: 8:00 p.m.
Cost: From 20 to 40 soles
Tickets available in Teleticket and Catolica Cultural Center.
For more information: 6161616-Ax. 6724

Fernando Botero: Colombia´s pain - Exhibition

For the first time in Lima, people will get a chance to see Botero's famous paintings. The exhibition will present 50 of his works, 23 oil paintings and 27 drawings depicting different elements of the country's longlasting violence.
This is a unique opportunity in town to admire the work of this mayor artist.

Cost: 2 soles (for the benefit of the Ayacucho Emergency Association)
When: Open everyday until January 30th, 2007, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Cultural Center PUCP, Av. Camino Real 1075, San Isidro - Lima

more information here

The lion, the witch, and the wardrobe - Theater for children

Based on the C.S. Lewis book, The Chronicles of Narnia tells the story of four children, Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy Pevensie, who are sent into the country to live with Professor Kirke because of the air-raids on wartime London. On their first morning, it pours with rain and they play hide-and-seek indoors. Lucy scrambles inside an old wardrobe full of coats, only to find that is has a magical world inside of it.
Where: Sala Roja CCPUCP - Av. Camino Real 1075, San Isidro
When: 4:00 p.m.
Tickets: Available in the theater for 25 soles (adults) and 15 soles (children, students and seniors)

The World Press Photo exhibition

This amazing exhibition features a large selection of the prize-winning images of the annual contest. Among others, visitors will be able to see the pictures of Canadian photographer Finbarr O'Reilly who won the premier award.
Visiting hours: From 11:00 to 20:00
Where: ICPNA Galería Juan Pardo Heeren. Jr. Cuzco 446, Lima
The entrance is free
For more information: 706-7001

Un Cyrano para todos - Theater

"Un Cyrano para todos" (A Cyrano for everybody) is a musical, colorful, and mainly,  ideal play to share with all the family. It tells the story of a character lost in love with the most beautiful french woman, but he does not dare to declare his love to her because of “a small” defect that torments him.  
Cast: Alexander Pacheco, Sandra Vergara, Diego Alonso Pérez, Trilce Cavero, Luis Salas, Percy Chumbe, Edson Dávila and Darko Aguilar.
When: 4:00p.m.
Where: Britanico Theater. Jt. Bellavista 527, Miraflores
Cost: General, 25 soles and 15 soles for students, children and senior

The sleeping beauty - Theater

Share time with the children enjoying the classic fairy tale "The sleeping beauty"
Tickets are available in Teleticket from 15 to 20 soles
When: 5:15p.m.
Where: Satchmo Cafe Concert. Av. La Paz 526, Miraflores

The Tartuffe of Molière - Theater

The Tartuffe of Molière (El Tartufo de Molière) is a serious comedy and a humorous drama. It deals with the appearance and  of a dark and charming personage who gains followers by his exceptionally persuasive words and promises of a paradise, whichs is as mysterious as little probable.

The Tartufo is a classic play with a satirical force and deep thoughts abuot the human being, his great virtues and terrible weaknesses.
The cast: Bruno Odar, Mario Velásquez, Cecilia Naterri, Ricardo Velásquez, Wendy Vásquez, Trilce Longhi, Gisella Ponce de León, Alejandra Guerra, Alejandro Córdova and Marco Otoya.

Cost: General: 35 soles / Seniors and students: 20 soles
When: 8:00p.m.
Where: Catolica Cultural Center. Av. Camino Real 1075, San Isidro

"Morir de amor" (To die of love) - Theater

A love story and 20 love songs. "Morir de amor" (To die of love) is a play that will make you laugh and sigh. It shows three couples on its 30´s that live a different love stage each. Their conversations are followed with spanish love songs of all times.
Tickets are available in Teleticket and the theater from 15 to 40 soles.

Cast: Montserrat Brugue (Anate), Katia Condos (Cris), Sergio Galliani (Fernandez), Norma Martinez (Ina), Paul Vega (Rafo) y Gonzalo Torres (Felipe)
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: La Plaza Isil, C.C. Larcomar, Miraflores

Antigone - Theater

This classic Sophocles tragedy is about the repetition and continuation of the errors of the past. It is directed by Roberto Angeles
When: 8:00p.m.
Where: Britanico Theater. Jt. Bellavista 527, Miraflores
Cost: general, 35 soles and 15 soles for students and senior