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Festival Jazz Peru 2008

Don't miss one of Peru's most important jazz events including performances by excellent artists from around the world. The festival will include not only traditional jazz, but also fusions of jazz with other genres, such as Afro-Peruvian styles. To see the complete schedule of concerts and master classes, click here.

When: March 19th to 23rd
Where: Concerts and master classes: Biblioteca Nacional - Av. de la Poesía 160, San Borja
Concerts: JazzZone - Av. La Paz 656, Miraflores
Cost: Concerts: From S/.20 to S/.100 depending on the performance.
Master Classes: S/.5
Tickets available at Teleticket.
For more information, visit the website.

Chabuca... dejame que te pinte – Exhibition

Artist Jaime Domenack presents an exhibition centered around the life and work of Peruvian composer Chabuca Granda. He employs painting (including collage and acrylic), installation, object art and video art to portray Peru’s beloved Chabuca 25 years after her death.

When: Mondays and Tuesdays: 10 am - 1 pm and 2 pm – 6 pm, Wednesday through Sunday: 10 am – 1 pm and 2 pm – 8 pm (Until March 30th)
Where: Pancho Fierro Gallery - Pasaje Santa Rosa 114, Plaza de Armas, Lima
For more information: 315-1543
Free admission.

30 Years of Theater for the Children and Youth of Peru - Exhibition

In honor of International Children and Youth’s Theater Day, the Centro Cultural de España presents an exhibition of posters, photographs and historical documents of children’s theater from 1977 to 2007. In addition, a series of conferences will take place.

When: March 18th to 30th
Where: Centro Cultural de España - Natalio Sánchez 181, Santa Beatriz
Free admission.

El Lenguaje del Fierro - Exhibition in Cusco

Sculptor Judith Ayala presents “El Lenguaje del Fierro” (The Language of Iron), where she uses metal, giving her work religious and cosmic meaning. In room 1 she exhibits sculptures constructed around the symbolic values of life: growth, unity, the cosmic order of existence, the expansion of energy. Room 2 shows us The Creation of the World, a large-scale sculpture reminding us of the legends of how the world was created.

When: Monday through Saturday, 9 am - 6:30 pm (Until March 31st)
Where: Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de la Municipalidad del Cusco - Municipal Palace, Cusipata Square (Regocijo Square), Cusco (for a detailed map, click here)
Free admission.

South American Optimist Championship

If you happen to be in Paracas between March 13th and 23rd, don't miss the 2008 South American Optimist Championship. Young athletes from North and South America, ages 10 through 15 will compete in both individual and team competitions.

When: March 13th to 23rd
Where: Paracas
For more information: click here

The History of Railways in Peru - Exhibition

The Universidad Católica's Cultural Center presents Peru’s railway history through 100 photographs of locomotives and coaches belonging to historian Elio Galessio. The history of Peru’s railways includes over 75 railroads, of which only 6 are still functioning. The exhibition will include guided visits, a conference, old movies, videos, maps, old books and miniature trains, aiming to revalue Peru’s industrial archaeology and cultural heritage.

When: Monday through Sunday: 10 am – 10 pm (Until March 28th)
Where: Centro Cultural PUCP - Av. Camino Real 1075, San Isidro
Free admission.

Pinocho - Theater for children

An old man named Gepetto creates a wooden puppet called Pinocchio, and wishes he would have life. His fairy godmother decides to grant his wish, but leaves him in his wooden body, assigning Jiminy Cricket as his conscience. Unfortunately, Pinocchio doesn't listen to him and gets into trouble because he wants to become a real boy. This classic tale comes to life on stage to entertain the entire family.

When: Saturdays and Sundays, 4 pm (Until August 31st)
Where: Teatro Julieta - Pasaje Porta 132, Miraflores (near block 2 of Schell)
Cost: S/.15
Tickets available at Teleticket.

Cazadores de Sombras – Photography exhibition

16 Spanish artists will show us the uncertainty of urban landscapes, the unthinkable reconstruction of a physical space, the mystery of night, portraits of faces with closed eyes, and shadows that register the unimaginable. These images, which show us an aspect of contemporary Spanish photography, have been chosen because of their ability to evoke uncertainty. Before coming to Lima, this exhibition participated in the 2007 International Photographic Summit in Bogota.

When: Monday through Saturday, 10 am – 1 pm and 2 pm – 5 pm (Until April 27th)
Where: Museo de Arte, Centro Cultural San Marcos – Av. Nicolás de Piérola 1222, Parque Universitario
Free admission.

Julita - Exhibition

Artists Julia Ortiz Elías and Julia Salinas Sánchez present an exhibition through installation, dolls and accessories, that will question the prejudices about women’s identities. The project is centered on the promotion of a product: a doll, every little girl’s toy, and all the accessories that come with it. In this way, they take a look at the different roles that women can play in Lima’s society, showing them in different stages of their lives.

When: Monday through Sunday: 9 am – 9 pm (Until April 6th)
Where: Centro Cultural de España - Jr. Natalio Sánchez 181, Santa Beatriz.

Taller Lluvia de Sol - Exhibition

The “Lluvia de Sol” (Rain of Sunlight) workshop was created in 1990 because of a common interest. Now this group of artists from Arequipa will present xylographies (wood engravings) on various topics. Participating artists will include: Ysabel Clot, José Lara, José Luis Pantigoso, Rubén Mamani and Luis Solorio.

When: Tuesday through Sunday: 11 am – 8 pm (Until April 6th)
Where: ICPNA - Av. Angamos Oeste 160, Miraflores
Free admission.

To see the complete program of ICPNA's 2nd Engraving Biennial, click here.

Nostalgias Imperiales – Exhibition

In this exhibition, Diego Gianella’s intention is to look at engraving from an unconventional perspective, relating it to binding, installations, literature and alternative printing techniques. The exhibition will be centered around the presentation of the artistic book “Nostalgias Imperiales”, which won the first book contest organized by the literature magazine Dedo Critico, the Centro Cultural de España and the NGO Runa.

When: Tuesday through Sunday 11 am – 8 pm (Until April 13th)
Where: Galería ICPNA Lima Centro - Jr Cusco 446, Center of Lima
Free admission.

To see the complete program of ICPNA's 2nd Engraving Biennial, click here.

Exposicion de XXXII Salon de Grabado - Exhibition

ICPNA has been holding the “Salón Nacional de Grabado” contest since 1966, one of the most important engraving competitions in our country. This year’s winners and participants will exhibit their artwork in ICPNA’s Juan Pardo Heeren Gallery. The first prize went unanimously to 23-year-old Luis Antonio Torres Villar of Huancayo, who won with two xylographies where he pays homage to the people of his community.

When: Tuesday through Sunday 11 am – 8 pm (Until April 13th)
Where: Galería Juan Pardo Heeren, ICPNA - Jr Cusco 446, Center of Lima
Free admission.

To see the complete program of ICPNA's 2nd Engraving Biennial, click here.

Voz y Escultura - Exhibition

Peru Ida Nomas - Photo Exhibition

Clement Gaillard’s latest exhibition, “Perú Ida Nomás” shows two years of a French photographer’s life discovering Peruvian society. As a photographer and an independent journalist, Gaillard shows a humorous and critical view of Peruvian society, looking at everything from the environment, immigration, and religion, to male chauvinism.

When: Monday through Friday: 8 am – 8 pm, Saturdays: 8 am – 12:30 pm (Until March 27th)
Where: Galería Le Carré d'art, Alianza Francesa - Av. Javier Prado Este 5595

Taller 72 Muestra Antológica - Exhibition

ICPNA's 2nd Engraving Biennial begins with a retrospective exhibition that takes a look at “Taller 72” from 1972 to 2007. Aside from the many courses offered by this workshop, and its efforts to promote engraving around the country, its importance lies in the many artists it has prepared, many of whom have gone on to participate in international exhibitions. The history of this workshop is deeply tied with the five artists responsible for its success: Eulalia Orsero, Jorge Ara, Alberto Agapito, Cristina Dueñas and Gabriela De Bernardi, and their dedication to this extremely sophisticated art form.

When: Tuesday through Sunday, 11 am – 8 pm (Until April 6th)
Where: Galería Germán Krüger Espantoso - Av. Angamos Oeste 160, Miraflores
Free admission.

To see the complete program of ICPNA's 2nd Engraving Biennial, click here.

Hansel and Gretel - Theater for Children

Hansel and Gretel are the children of a poor lumberjack. Afraid of hunger, their stepmother convinces their father to take them into the woods and abandon them. Hearing her plan, the chidren collect little white pebbles and leave a path to guide them home. Once they return, their stepmother sends them back into the woods, but this time, they only have breadcrumbs to leave behind. The forest animals eat these and Hansel and Gretel lose their way. How will they get back home?

When:  Saturdays and Sundays, 4 pm (Until July 27th)
Where: Auditorio Miraflores - Av. Larco 1150, Miraflores
Cost: S/.15
Tickets available at Teleticket.

Monologos de la Vagina - Theater

The famous "Vagina Monologues" are back for an encore. Don't miss Laura Borlini, Bettina Oneto and Elena Romero in this hilarious production.

When: Friday through Monday, 8:15 pm (Until September 1st)
Where: Teatro Marsano - General Suarez 409, Miraflores
Tickets available at Teleticket.

Aladdin and the Magic Lamp - Theater for children

Aladdin was raised among tramps in Agrabah, he is a daring guy that pulls occasional stunts to survive, and sometimes he steals to buy his food. Despite that, he has a generous heart and is willing to put himself in danger to save his beloved Jasmine. His life will take a big turn when he finds a genie in a lamp.

Where: Auditorio de Mirafores - Av. Larco 1150, Miraflores
When: Saturdays and Sundays 5:30pm (Until July 27th)
Tickets available at Teleticket.

Falocity - Exhibit

Blip! - Exhibition

Blip! is all about robotics and recycling made art. Within art and technology there is a new tendency towards the use of simple gadgets or even those that have been forgotten in order to transform them into new devices related to social and artistic statements. These devices are also employed as a way to criticize the social role they possess within the consumer culture that has taken over our society.

When: Tuesdays through Saturdays, 12 pm to 9 pm, Sundays, 12 pm to 7 pm, until April 1st
Where: Centro Fundación Telefónica - Av. Arequipa 1155, Lima

Homenaje a Hilario Mendivil – Art Exhibition

The National Cultural Institute presents an exhibit in honor of Hilario Mendivil, a symbol of traditional Andean imagery, 30 years after his death. This artist's work is held as one of the country's most representative private collections. Hilario is considered to be one of the most important artists of his city, Cuzco, as his work encapsulates the religious spirit and richness found in the temples of this city. His ability to merge the Andean and Spanish tendencies is remarkable and as long as one of his descendants lives his art will continue evolving with each generation.

When: February 1st to April 22nd, 10 am – 1 pm, 2 pm – 7pm
Where: Instituto Riva-Agüero - Jirón Camaná 459 Lima