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Events for 20 January, 2008 [ 00:00 ]

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MALI Contemporary: acquisitions and donations 2007 - Exhibition

This exhibition will gather the contemporary pieces that entered MALI's collection throughout 2007. This is thanks to the hard work put forth by the Committee of Acquisitions of Contemporary Art (CAAC) of MALI, which is only a year old and works as part of the program MALI Contemporary. The exhibition includes Peruvian artists such as Jorge Eduardo Eielson and Emilio Rodríguez Larraín, as well as pieces from modern artists around the world.

When: Until March 30, Thursday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Museo de Arte de Lima - Paseo Colón 125, Parque de la Exposición, Lima
Cost: Residents - S/.6, non-residents: S/.12, students - S/.5, Sundays - S/.1
For more information: 423-4732 / www.museodearte.org.pe

Lima a 30 x segundo - Exhibition

To celebrate Lima's anniversary, a projection of videos and documentaries with themes of Lima and/or its people will be shown at the Sala Alzedo. "Lima a 30 x segundo" will show: "Una Jarana en el Cordano" by Mercedes Sánchez Lamborelle (60 min.) and "Son de los Diablos" by Rafael Santa Cruz and Phillip Johnston (56 min.), among other presentations.

When: January 18 - 25, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Where: Sala Alzedo - Jr. Huancavelica 267, Lima
Free Admission

Lima siempre Lima - Show

One of the many events to celebrate Lima's 473rd Anniversary, "Lima siempre Lima" is a show featuring the music and dances of Peru by the National Folklore Group, with the participation of champions of marinera limeña, norteña, tondero and waltz.

When: Sunday, January 20 at 6 p.m.
Where: Malecón del Río Park, Lima
Free Admission

El Camino del Diamante – Meditation Course

Lama Ole Nydahl is a great master of the Tibetan Buddhism, he has founded over 540 meditation and study centers around the world and written ten books that have been translated into over 20 languages and distributed around the globe. He travels constantly spreading his modern and practical view of Buddha's teachings in order to show the true potential and riches of the human mind. He will hold a short course in meditation basics.

When: January 19th and 20th

Where: Gótica - Larcomar

For additional information: 446-6911, 9934-0597 - www.caminodeldiamanteperu.org

Gastronomy Festival: Fusion Cooking

As part of Lima's 473rd Anniversary, the city will be celebrating with a Gastronomy Festival of Fusion Cooking. Come enjoy new fusion dishes such as Lychee Pisco Sour, Papita Taipa, Lomo de Alpaca, Chi Jau Cuy, Tipa Cuy and ice creams made from lychee, ginger, Chinese orange and tofu.

When: January 18 - 20, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Barrio Chino, Lima
Free Admission

Morococha - Exhibition

Sebastián Rodríguez (Huancayo, 1896 - Morococha, 1968) photograped the mining town of Morococha (Junin). He was one of the most well-known figures of Peruvian photography during the XX century. His exhibition lets us learn the history of a community marked by an era of crucial tension between traditions and a forceful move into modernization.

When: Until March 30, Thursday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Museo de Arte de Lima - Paseo Colón 125, Parque de la Exposición, Lima
Cost: Residents - S/.6, non-residents: S/.12, students - S/.5, Sundays - S/.1
For more information: 423-4732 / www.museodearte.org.pe

Tribute to Lima by José Coronado - Exhibition

As part of the celebrations for Lima's 473rd Anniversary, the Office of Culture of the Metropolitan District of Lima presents the exhibition "Homenaje a Lima" by artist José Coronado Pizarro. With the use of paintings and watercolors, Coronado remembers the city's glorious urban past, while also paying tribute to its current indigenous influences.

When: January 16 - February 3, Monday and Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Galeria Municipal de Arte Panco Fierro - Pasaje Santa Rosa 114, Plaza de Armas
Free Admission

Desconcierto de Diferentes Perspectivas - Exhibition

Javier Mayta Panca, last year's ICPNA's National Watercolor Show winner, presents his first individual exhibition. His pieces feature a range of urban, rural and marine landscapes surrounded by a light fog which awards magic and mystique to every one of his paintings, as well as providing a sense of cohesion for the whole show. Mayta is perfectly capable of infusing his own intimate personality into his work and prolonging the use of one color without slipping into monotony.

When: January 17th to February 17th
Where: Galería ICPNA - Jr. Cusco 446, Cercado de Lima

El Lago de los Cisnes - Theater

This is the theatrical version of the world-famous ballet, "Swan Lake" by Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Those participating in the play include Marisol Aguirre, Carlos Thorton, Susan León, Adriana Quevedo, Christian Rivero, Ana Loli, Leito Monteverde, Angie Rojas.

When: Sunday, January 20 and January 27 at 4 p.m.
Where: Teatro Alejandro Granda Relayza - Jr. Pedro Ruiz Gallo, Callao
Tickets on sale at Teleticket.

Aventuras… Con Hi5 y sus amigos – Children’s Theater

This play tells the story of five friends who call themselves “Hi5” who are on an important mission: to teach the importance of reading by showing children to use their imagination so that they are able to create their own stories, characters and worlds. However, Tica and Squib will try to stop them from achieving this. The story is accompanied by music and kids will learn about the five senses, animals, new games, etc.

When: Saturday and Sundays, January 12 to March 30, 5:45 pm
Where: Teatro Julieta - Pasaje Porta 132, Miraflores
Tickets on sale at Teleticket.

The Three Little Pigs - Children’s Theater

The Teatro Larco will be the venue for this classic children’s tale in which three pigs build three houses (one of straw, one of sticks and one of bricks) in attempts to hide from the big, bad wolf who wants to gobble them up.

When: Saturdays and Sundays, until January 27, at 4:30 p.m.
Where: Teatro Larco, Av. Larco 1036, Miraflores
Tickets available at TuEntrada.com.

XVII Concurso Nacional de Artistas Jóvenes – Art Exhibition

The ICPNA Arequipa presents an art show featuring the winners of the XVII national young artists' contest. Initiatives such as this competition are truly important as they provide an opportunity for new artists to make themselves known. The organizing committee has been very pleased to find 345 pieces were entered in the competition by no less than 250 artists from various parts of the country. 23 pieces will be shown, amongst which will be the three winners and the three honorary mentions. This picture shows the winning piece entitled "Peace is our profession".

When: Monday through Sunday, 9 am – 9 pm, Until February 1st
Where: Centro Cultural de España – Natalio Sánchez 181, Santa Beatriz
Free admission.

Perú Vas - Theater on a bus

Take a bus ride like none you've been on before. Perú Vas is a new mobile theater production that takes you through the streets of Lima while you enjoy a fun show. At each stop, a new character will get on, each representing a different stereotype, creating a sarcastic view of the city we live in.

When: Friday through Monday at 8 pm and 9:30 pm
Where: Leaves from Crisol at the Ovalo Gutierrez
Tickets available at Teleticket.

Radiochu – Exhibition

Young Peruvian artist, Valentino Sibadon, presents his second art exhibit in Lima. Once again he offers a display of interesting pieces featuring his main character Radiochu, a cross between the logo from the music band Radiohead and the yellow Pokemon, Pikachu. Far from displaying traditional art, this show promises to be quite an experience.

When: January 8th to January 29th
Where: La Máquina – Alcanfores 323, Miraflores

Tres Arenas – Exhibition

The artist Ricardo Wiesse bases his most recent paintings and collages on Pachacamac, one of Peru's most important pre-Hispanic sanctuaries. The landscapes along the coast and the desert mystique inspired Wiesse into creating a collection of abstract paintings, collages and images of the main pilgrimage center in the Peruvian coast. The artist aims to help promote pro-nature movements with his art by establishing a cultural community that has respect for its past, its environment, its history and its natural resources such as oxygen and water. With this collection Wiesse strengthens his link with his past and nature around him.

When: January 11th to February 17th, Tuesday through Sunday, 11 am – 8 pm
Where: Sala Germán Krueger Espantoso – ICPNA – Av. Angamos Oeste 120, Miraflores
Free admission.

Ludicus - Theater

Ludicus is a show with speechless clowns, like the ones from classic theater. The Tropa del Eclipse group, which performs in this show, is a Peruvian group founded in Lima in 1997, and from its beginning has continuously investigated techniques for mixing theater and circus.

When: Saturdays and Sundays, 4 pm
Where: Biblioteca Nacional del Perú - Av. de la Poesia 160, San Borja
Tickets available in Tu Entrada.

El Libro de la Selva - Theater for Children

Mowgli is a boy who is raised by wolves in the jungle, until one day, he must leave the pack. His friends Bagueera, a black panther, and Baloo, a bear, begin a journey to take him back to the human village, even though he doesn't want to leave. But they must watch out, the fierce tiger Shere Khan is after them. This theatrical performance brings Rudyard Kipling's classic "The Jungle Book" to life for the enjoyment of children and adults alike.

When: 4 pm on Saturdays and Sundays until March 9th
Where: Teatro Auditorio D'Art - Av. San Felipe 1112, Jesús maría
Cost: S/.21
Tickets available at Teleticket.

Emerging Processes - Exhibition

Seven Peruvian architects working in the UK present an exhibition showing new tendencies in art and architecture based on recent technological tools. The spectator will be able to go through the “life of a project” in a dynamic and interactive way, seeing the final results in cities like London, Seville and Dubai. The participating architects will be: Alberto Domínguez, Federico Dunkelberg, Sophie Le Bienvenu, Mariana Leguía, Maia Lemlij, Lucía Pflucker and Vladimir Kalinoswki, all of whom studied in Peru.

When: Monday through Saturday, 9 am – 1 pm and 2 pm – 8 pm, Sundays 2 pm – 8 pm
Where: Galería John Harriman (Peruano Británico) - Jr. Bellavista 531, Miraflores
Free admission.

Barin Bababo – Shipibo Art Exhibition

10 artists from the workshop Barin Bababo, of the shipibo community San Francisco de Yarinacocha (Pucallpa) will present their artwork in the Museo de la Nación. This work represents their interpretation of the world view of their people.

When: Until January 20th
Where: Sala A – Museo de la Nación
Free admission.

Lamps - Exhibition

Moloco presents a collection of lamps created by 22 recognized artists. The objective is to raise funds for ANIA, an association that encourages children to participate in preserving the environment.

Where: Italia 135, Miraflores
When: Until January 26th

Mas Cerca - Theater

Roberto Ángeles directs “Mas Cerca”, an urban play, modern in appearance, which hides a painful, sad background. It concentrates on the relationships between four people who are lovers, irresponsible, innocent, cowards, mysterious, greedy and arrogant. British dramatist Patrick Marber wrote the play, which features Dan, Alice, Ana and Larry, four characters whose lives intermingle in this piece which shows the reality of relationships.

When: Thursday to Monday at 8:00 pm, until December 17
Where: Centro Cultural de la Pontifica Universidad del Peru - Av. Camino Real 1075, San Isidro
Cost: S/. 40 general, S/. 20 students and senior citizens
For tickets call: 616-1616 ext. 6724 or visit Teleticket at Wong or Metro

La Celebracion - Theater

Respected family patriarch and businessman Ricardo Helge is celebrating his 60th birthday with a dinner. Gathered together are his loyal wife Elsa, his daughter Helene, his sons Michael and Christian, and other guests. Without any warning, Christian makes a speech to the family in which he reveals dark news, causing a shock in the family. The explosive effect of his telling causes an environment that no one in the family will ever forget.

When: Until January 29, at 8 pm
Where: Teatro La Plaza ISIL - Larco Mar, Miraflores
Tickets available at Teleticket

Rediseñando el Diseño - Exhibition

The exhibition "Rediseñando el Diseño" presents work from the graphic design students of the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. The show features a great variety of projects and pieces made in 2006, which illustrate the possibilities of graphic design: as mediums of communication, editorial and corporation communication, multimedia, audiovisuals and graphic production of textiles and objects.

When: December 14 to January 20 , Monday to Sunday, 10 am - 10 pm
Where: Centro Cultural del PUCP - Av. Camino Real 1075, San Isidro
Free Admission

Piazza and Stoll – Photography Exhibition

As part of the MIRAFOTO Festival, María Cecilia Piazza and Hans Stoll present their exhibitions “Historias Íntimas” and “Carretera al Sur”. The people that appear in Piazza’s work, as described by writer Alonso Cueto, are “Lonely but not isolated, dark but not blurry, melancholy but not desolate.” Stoll’s series, on the other hand, is defined by Laura Benetti as “a dialogue that initiates the silent future between the observer and the traveler”.

When: 10 am – 7:30 pm on Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm on Sundays, until January 20th.
Where: Main Gallery of the Centro Cultural de la Cancillería - Jr. Ucayali 391, Lima)
Free admission.

Hilos del pasado - Exhibition

The Museo de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia del Perú will exhibit "Hilos del pasado: El aporte francés al legado Paracas", (Threads of the past: The French port to the Paracas legacy). The exhibition is sponsored by the French-Peruvian Foundation and the French Embassy, who recovered the pieces. "Hilos del pasado" has a total of 28 pieces, which six of 40 textiles have been recovered by archaeologist Carmen Thays and her team from the MNAAHP

When: Until January 25, Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 am - 5 pm
Where: Museo Nacional de Arqueología - Plaza Bolivar s/n, Pueblo Libre
For more information call: 463-5070

Ubu Rey - Theater

The Alianza Francesa presents Ubu Rey (Ubu the King), an 1896 play by French poet and playwright Alfred Jarry which caused a scandal in its time. Ubu the King tells the story of Papa Ubu who, persuaded by his wife, decides to plot in a conspiracy and become king of Poland. Papa Ubu and his evil wife are two grotesque characters, greedy for power and everything that comes with it. They are determined to reign and are willing to destroy everything that comes in their way.

When: 8 pm
Where: Alianza Francesa - Av. Arequipa 4595, Miraflores
Cost: General: S/.30, Students: S/.20

La Fiesta del Chivo - Theater

The Asociación Peruano-Británica presents a theater adaptation of Mario Vargas Llosa’s novel “La Fiesta del Chivo” led by renowned Colombian director Jorge Alí Triana. Previously performed in New York and Colombia, this production takes us back to the Dominican Republic of the “Trujillo Era” (1930 - 1961) and narrates one of the most atrocious events of Dominican history, the dictatorship of Rafael Leonidas Trujillo, culminating in his death. The play also tells the story of Urania who, after 3 years away, reunites with her father, Agustin Cabral, president of the senate. Upon her return, Urania finds that her father is no loner the powerful person she knew, but has become a useless old man, allowing her to reveal to her family her most sordid memories. This production intertwines stories of ambition, power, conspiracy, pain, betrayal and death. Participating artists include Alberto Isola, Norma Martínez, Leonardo Torres Descalzi, Jorge Chiarella and Carlos Victoria.