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Events for 25 January, 2008 [ 00:00 ]

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Night of Samba

Oceanus Lounge in San Isidro is proud to host "Noche de Samba!" (Night of Samba) at their exquisite venue. Join them for an evening of Samba music and dances, as well as delicious cocktails and appetizers. Cost includes open bar, 1 maki or 2 sushi, Pisco Sour, Caipirihna, Peach Daiquiri, Whisky JW Red Label, rum, vodka, beer and soda.

When: Friday, January 25 from 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Where: Ceanus Lounge - Calle Los Eucaliptos 555, San Isidro
Cost: S/.130.
For more information call: 215 - 7087, 215 - 9614

El Soldadito de Plomo - Children's Theater

Does the name Hans Christian Andersen sound familiar to you? Well it should because he is one of the most famous fairy tale writers to have ever existed and, for a limited of time, Teatro Larco will be presenting one of his works live on stage. The Brave Tin Soldier, one of Andersen’s classics, is a tale of toy soldiers who have the special power of becoming alive at night. Watch the excitement and drama unfold as one particular soldier tries to woo the girl of his dreams.

When: 5:15 pm Saturdays and Sundays (Until February 15)
Where: Teatro Larco - Avenida Larco 1036, Miraflores
Cost: S/.21
Tickets available at TuEntrada

Hi 5 al Estilo Taij – Children’s Theater

Adapted from the popular TV show of the same name, Hi 5 is bringing their dancing and singing along to the Teatro Larco. The great news is they will be performing for the next six months so everyone in Lima has time to see this magical act again and again. Share the fun with your family and friends as these five youngsters present an energetic experience you’ll never forget.

When: 3:15 pm Saturdays and Sundays (Until March 21)
Where: Teatro Larco - Avenida Larco 1036, Miraflores
Cost: S/.21
Tickets available at TuEntrada

Paintings and Sculptures - Exhibition

The Gallery Yvonne Sanguineti Arte & Diseño will feature a new exhibition featuring a mix of painting and sculpture pieces. The paintings are done in collage-form, using mixed techniques and or utilizing oils, while the sculptures are in large and medium scale, using diverse materials such as ceramic, marble and steel. Artists include Eduardo Tokechi, Rhony Alhalel, Ricardo Huyese, Enrique Polanco, Nader Barhumi, Michiko Aoky and many more.

When: January 18 - February 15, Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Gallery Yvonne Sanguineti Arte & Diseño - Av. Grau 810, Barranco
For more information call: 247-2999, 99177481, 413-1329

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

The Capture of the Inca - Show

The National Folklore group will present "The Capture of the Inca", a representative show of this pivotal moment in Peruvian history. The group, whose mission is to inform the public of the cultures and traditions of Peru, will use theater, music and dance to tell the story.

When: January 24 and 25, 7:30 p.m.
Where: ICPNA - Av. Angamos Oeste 120, Miraflores
Cost: S/. 15
For more information visit: icpna.edu.pe

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

La piel del rio - Exhibition

More than a dozen artists who utilize the amazon as a subject or use materials from that region, will present their works at the exhibition "La piel de un rio" (The skin of the river). They’re representing the amazon in contemporary art. César Calvo de Araujo, Rember Yahuarcani, Lewis Sakiray, Harry Chávez, Miguel Andrade, Chiara Macchiavello and Adrián Portugal are just few of the artists taking part.

When: January 18 - February 16, Monday to Saturday, 10 am – 1 pm; 2 pm – 5 pm
Where: Museo de Arte del Centro Cultural de San Marcos - Av. Nicolás de Piérola 1222, Parque Universitario, Lima
Free Admission

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

VIII International Puppet Festival

For the 8th consecutive year, puppeteers will come together for Lima’s International Puppet Festival, where the magic of puppets and actors on stage will fascinate children, youth and adults. Though puppets are mostly intended for children in Peru, puppet shows for adults are very well accepted in other countries, where this art form achieves an exceptional quality. For six days, some of the most important puppeteers in Peru will unite with groups from Argentina, USA, Bosnia and Colombia to surprise and entertain.

When: January 16 - 18 and 23 - 25
Where: ICPNA Auditorium - Jr. Cusco 446, Center of Lima
For the complete program, click here.

Sin lineas en el mapa - Concert

The group Sin líneas en el mapa (No lines on the map) returns alter a successful stay in Venezuela. Peruvian singer Luz María Carriquiry Fry and Venezuela musician Eulogio R. Moros Troccoli are the founders of this recognized Latinamerican group. They will perform rhythms and genres from different regions of Venezuela, as well as their own compositions.

When: 7:30 pm
Where: British Auditorium - Av. La Marina 2554, San Miguel
Free admission.

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.

Cupido Tambien Se Enamora - Theater

Luna is a charming, fun girl who experiences a tragedy during the most important time of her life. She stops caring about the world, closing her heart. However, guardians from above send her a messenger, Cupid, who teaches her to believe in love once again. A heartwarming and emotional story.

When: 8 pm, Friday through Sunday until February 24th
Where: Teatro Mocha Graña - Av. Saenz Peña 107, Barranco
Cost: General: S/.20, Students: S/.15
Tickets available at Tu Entrada.

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

Mujeres/Moldes, Moldes Mujeres - Exhibition

"Mujeres/Moldes, Moldes Mujeres" is the first solo exhibition by plastic and photography artist Sonia Cunliffe. In it, she explores the human figure through their "essence and appearance". Through the fusion of two languages, photography and paintings, flourescent lighting and the emphasis of rough paper applications, Cunliffe hopes to evoke feelings of happiness, dissatisfaction and nostalgia.

When: January 10 to February 1, Monday to Friday, 11 am to 8 pm
Where: Gallery Vértice - Ernesto Plascencia 350, San Isidro
For more information visit: galeria-vertice.com

Sincromías - Exhibition

"Sincromías" is an individual exhibition by Yolanda Fae. The display presents abstract pieces in which Fae tries to find her artistic identity through color and the style in which she paints in the moment. Fae was born in Zurich, Switzerland, but has lived in Mexico and Lima, as well. She has studied at schools around the world and is currently based in Miami.

Where: January 16 - February 8, Tuesday to Saturday, 11 am - 9 pm
When: Sala de Arte Felipe Cossío del Pomar - Calle La República 455, El Olivar Park,San Isidro

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.

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.

Refugio - Exhibition

Ishmael Randall Weeks will present his exhibition "Refugio" at the Galeria Lucia de la Puente. The display will feature drawings, objects and scaled models. For this exhibition, Randall will intend to demonstrate the artistic process of drawing in a studio. Randall has studied at Bard College in New York and Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in Maine, and has also received honorable mentions, such as at the IX Bienal of Cuenca, Ecuador.

When: January 9 - February 8, Monday - Friday: 10:30 am - 8 pm, Saturdays: 11 am - 8 pm
Where: Galeria Lucia de la Puente - Paseo Sáenz Peña 206 A, Barranco
For more information call: 477 - 9740

I feel so extraordinary - Exhibition

After more than 10 years, Peruvian artist Aldo Chaparro, who is based in Mexico, brings us a new exhibition: I FEEL SO EXTRAORDINARY. The display will include sculpture, installations and photography, all of which are inspired by music. Chaparro believes music affects us on a deeper level: personally, sentimentally and sexually.

When: January 9 - February 8, Monday - Friday: 10:30 am - 8 pm, Saturdays: 11 am - 8 pm
Where: Galeria Lucia de la Puente - Paseo Sáenz Peña 206 A, Barranco
For more information call: 477 - 9740

Bendita Seas - Exhibition

"Bendita Seas" is an individual exhibition by Argentine artist Carlos Masoch. The presentation features a series of works which describe "exemplary lives" and "savage life". He dedicates the works to those who "have beaten adversity" and to the others who only "feed their stomachs and wallets". Masoch has had his art featured in France, Spain, and New York.

When: January 9 - February 19, Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Galería Enlace Arte Contemporáneo - la Av. Pardo y Aliaga 676, San Isidro
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

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

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.