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Arabic Gastronomy Festival

Once again, the Sheraton Lima Hotel invites you to enjoy this fascinating ancient culture. Burma, baclawe, mamoul, mazarin, stuffed vine leaves, kibbe, falafel, hummus, are some of the delicacies that renowned Chef Siham Giha Giha will prepare for this occasion. Also enjoy traditional belly dances with Luna.

When: April 15 - 19, 8 p.m.
Where: Sheraton Lima Hotel & Convention Center - Av. Paseo de la República 170, Lima
Cost: S/.79
For more information call: 619-3300, 315-5055

Nueve Visiones

The Sala de Arte Felipe Cossío del Pomar in San Isidro will host the exhibition "Nueve Visiones" (Nine Visions), which will feature pieces by nine Peruvian artists. Those who will have works displayed are: Elke McDonald, Patricia Orbegoso, Mariana Riveros, Ana Teresa Barbosa, José Gómez, Hernán Sosa, Joseph Firbas, Jhonny Morote and Fernando Guembes. This collection is part of an international-exchange the artists have coordinated with art galleries in Texas, U.S.

When: April 16 - May 3, Tuesday to Saturday, 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: Sala de Arte Felipe Cossío del Pomar - Calle La República 455, El Olivar de San Isidro
Free Admission

Tribute to César Vallejo - Exhibition

Plastic artist Orlando Izquierdo, also known as "El Tigrillo", will present his latest exhibit at the Centro Cultural de San Marcos. The exhibition, "Homenaje a César Vallejo por los 75 años de su muerte", is a tribute to the renowned Peruvian poet César Vallejo. Izquierdo, a native of Moyobamba, presents 50 paintings which represent scenes in Vallejo's life.

When: April 16 - May 15, Monday to Saturday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Where: Centro Cultural de San Marcos – Av. Nicolás de Piérola 1222, Parque Universitario, Lima
Free Admission

Pintura - Exhibtion

Artist Denise Mulanovich brings her latest exhibition, "Pintura" to the Galeria Forum in Miraflores this month. Mirko Lauer describes the pieces featured in this display as "an expression of the happiness of living in shadows... texture which now functions as more than a witness to human drama than a neutral background."

When: Until April 28
Where: Av. Larco 1150, Miraflores
For more information visit: galeriaforum.net

Laszlo Benedek and young virtuosos of Lima - Concert

The recognized Hungarian-Romanian violinist Laszlo Benedek, accompanied by a chamber music orchestra, will present a concert in which he will interpret classical, popular and Peruvian pieces. Laszlo has been playing the violin since he was 9 years-old and has graduated from Bowling Green University and Cincinnati University in the United States.

When: Wednesday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Centro Cultural Peruano Japonés - Av. Gregorio Escobedo 803, Jesús María
Free Admission

Inmigrantes - Exhibition

Peruvian painter Oswaldo Higuchi, who has had many individual exhibitions in Peru, Chile, Uruguay, Japan and Canada--brings his latest display to the Centro Cultural Peruano Japonés. Higuchi: "To be an immigrant is to be free, is to see new horizons, is to move with the wind, to confront the unknown... it is to live."

La Tierra Vista desde el Cielo - Exhibition

This exhibition, by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, proposes a rapprochement of the different problems related with sustainable development. More than an exhibition of beautiful images, it's the state of places in our world, with pedagogical elements to help us understand and preserve earth. "La Tierra Vista desde el Cielo" features 120 aerial photographs which represent a balance of the planet during the beginning of the new millennium.

When: April 16 - June 15
Where: Paseo de los Pintores (Iglesia Virgen Milagrosa) - Miraflores
Free Admission

Motivación al Exito

Delfines Hotel & Casino and the Directive Committee of Secretaries of Embassadors present "Motivación al Exito" (Motivation to Succeed). The conference, in honor of "Secretary's Day", will feature speakers Coco Marzec and Lurcrecia de Quezada.

When: Wednesday, April 16 at 7 p.m.
Where: Hotel Los Delfines - Calle Los Eucaliptos 555, San Isidro
For more information call: 215 - 9610, 215 - 9634

XVIII Festival Jazz en Lima ICPNA 2008

Hablapalabra - Storytelling and music

Urbe – Exhibition

Mona a la Medida - Exhibition

“Mona a la medida” is an exhibition by plastic artist Hernán Sosa. For this display, Sosa took as his inspiration the famous "La Gioconda" painting by Leonardo Da Vinci during the Renaissance period. Also known as the "Mona Lisa", the painting is known for its mysteries, such as: who was model, the ambiguity on her face, the landscape in the background, and ultimately, the technique used in creating the piece. With "Mona a la Medida" Sosa delves into those mysteries.

When: April 10 - May 3, Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Yvonne Sanguineti arte & diseño - Av. Grau 810, Barranco
For more information call: 247-2999

Italian Engravings Collection - Exhibition

After 15 years, the public will once again be able to see this collection of Italian engravings at the Museo de Arte Italiano. The exhibition features pieces from the most prominent representatives in this field from the years 1905 until 2003. In 1991, the museum made the decision to store the fragile pieces for fear of light, humidity and acidic materials ruining the engravings. They've decided to bring them out again for one month only.

When: April 4 - 26, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Museo de Arte Italiano - Paseo de la República 250, Lima

Territorios - Exhibition

Ivana Ferrer presents her third individual exhibition, "Territorios" (territories), at the Galería Lucía de la Puente. This time, "Ivana takes food images as pretext and presents them as a series of maps that show the process of drawing which results in a painting. The artist uses the term "territorio" not only as the physical place a person owns, but also personal space, such as ideas, emotions, etc; a world that is intangible."

When: April 10 - May 3, 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 visit: gluciadelapuente.com

De bajo de la piel - Exhibition

After five years, Clo de la Puente presents her 13th individual exhibition titled "De bajo de la piel" (Under the skin). The show features paintings and drawings, based on long sessions with models. This exhibition shows de la Puente's true intention in terms of the two mediums she utilizes to display "that other skin we have which we keep to ourselves."

When: April 10 - May 3, 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: gluciadelapuente.com

Cuidad Muerta - Exhibition

Lima, like other contemporary cities, finds itself in a constant state of change. The fragmented city, with its accelerated growth and disorder, its growing demographic (almost 9 million residents), its distinct landscapes, its constant transformation and its history, is the basis of the exhibition "Cuidad Muerta" (Dead City). The collective show features the works of artists José Ignacio Lora Iturburu, Miguel Ángel Alfaro, Rolando Sánchez Ponce, Albert García Gonzáles and Diana Trigueros Cisneros.

When: March 28 - April 22, Monday - Sunday, 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Galería L'Imaginaire - Av. Arequipa 4595, Miraflores
Free Admission

National Ballet - Show

The Grand Theater of the National University of Engineering presents a spectacular show encompassing classical dance of a distinct Argentine genre that is recognized world wide. "Al estilo de Piazzolla" and "¿Tango?" will be performed by the National Ballet with the help of choreographers Gina Natteri and Yvonne von Mollendorff.

When: April 16, 18-19, 23, 25-26 at 7:30 p.m.; April 20 at 11:30 a.m.; April 27 at 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Where: Gran Teatro de la Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería - Av. Túpac Amaru 280, Rímac
Tickets available at Teleticket.com

Diego y Frida, una sonrisa a mitad del camino - Exhibition

The Municipality of Lima, in co-production with the Mexican Embassy, has the privilege to present "Diego y Frida, una sonrisa a mitad del camino". The photography exhibit displays the matrimonial union of the two most recognized Mexican painters of the XX century, Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. Pieces by artists Guillermo Kahlo, Peter Jules, Guillermo Zamora and Juan Guzmán are featured, as well photographs by friends Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Nicholas Murria and Eduard Weston.

When: April 4 - 27, Monday and Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Wednesday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Where: Galeria Pancho Fierro - Pasaje Santa Rosa 114, Plaza de Armas, Lima
Free Admission

Urbe - Exhibition

Giusseppe Mendiola presents his exhibit "Urbe" at the Galería Carré d’art. His works "aren't unknown visions and much less the perspective of someone who knows Lima only through nights as a bartender of this marvelous city, but instead it's a look of someone who has lived his ups and downs, his culture..."

When: April 3 - April 25, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Galería Carré d’art - Javier Prado Este 5595, La Molina
Free Admission

Si no existe el más alla... - Exhibition

The Galería Enlace Arte Contemporáneo presents, "Si no existe el más alla, la injusticia del pobre se prolonga enternamente" a photography exhibition by the MR group. The group, formed by Peruvian photographer Marina García Burgos, presents 16 color photographs that touch on themes of social injustice and racism in this country. The group "placed the victim of racism in the 'exclusive' space reserved for the racist."

When: April 4 - May 3, Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Galería Enlace Arte Contemporáneo - Avenida Pardo y Aliaga 676, San Isidro
Free Admission

No Fear: Estéticas del Reciclaje - Exhibition

San Isidro's Galeria Arte de Vertice is proud to present "No Fear: Estéticas del Reciclaje" (Recyclable Aesthetics) an art exhibit by Chiara Machiavello, Victor Castro and Harry Chavez.

When: March 27 - April 19, Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Where: Galeria de Arte Vertice - Plascencia 350, San Isidro
For more information visit: galeria-vertice.com

Lika Mutal and Gam Klutier - Exhibition

Lajos D’Ebneth - Exhibition

Desapego - Exhibition

The Gallery 80m² arte&debates in Barranco presents "Desapego", an exhibit by Roy Keitel. This is Keitel's second solo exhibition, who studied at the School of Art in Munich, Germany. Roy's works in this presentation take a look at the human condition in societies which are driven by a sense of detachment.

When: March 27 - April 19, Tuesday to Friday: 10 am - 8 pm, Saturdays and Sundays: 12 am - 7 pm
Where: Galería 80m² arte&debates - Prolongación San Martín 10, Barranco

Fernando Bedoya - Exhibition

Peruvian artist Fernando Bedoya will present his latest exhibit at the Luis Miro Quesada Garland Gallery. The display will feature distinct aspects of his work of the last few years, as well as pieces he's done since 1985. Part of the exhibition will feature the piece titled "clase VE/Obra abierta", which was done in collaboration with Alfredo Marquez, Miguel Lescano, Marcel Velachaga and Guillermo Bolañas.

When: March 19 - April 19, Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: Luis Miro Quesada Garland - Corner of Larco y Diez Canseco, Miraflores
Free Admission

Lado B - Exhibition

The Galería 80m2 de arte y debates presents "Lado B" (b-side), by Diego Molina, Eliana Otta, Hemilio Vargas and Juan Diego Vergara. The exhibition is a result of various group sessions of work. In the end, the work produced, like the b-side of a cassette, was not the group's "hits" but more of examples of the tests, enthusiasm and intuitions felt during the creation process. The works use cardboard and paper, and feature themes related to fashion, music and daily life in Lima.

When: March 27 - April 19, Tuesday to Friday: 10 am - 8 pm, Saturdays and Sundays: 12 am - 7 pm
Where: Galería 80m² arte&debates - Prolongación San Martín 10, Barranco

Toqapu - Exhibition

Toqapus were geometric designs that formed a square, which were thought to create a written system during the Inca culture. "Toqapu for me became a celebration commemorating 10 years of my relationship with jute and with 1000 kilometers of dyed and painted threads, caressed between my fingers." - Artist Pancho Basurco

When: March 13 - April 19, Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Artco Galeria de Arte - Roaud y Paz Soldan 326, San Isidro
For more information visit: artcogaleria.com

Cazadores de Sombras – Photography exhibition

Latin Dance Class

If you want to improve your dancing skills then get ready, renowned dancer Pepe Lara will be giving weekly lessons at the South American Explorer's Clubhouse. His one-hour dance class will everything from salsa, samba and merengue to Arabic dance. If you're interested and want to get an idea of what the lesson will be like, click here.

When: First and third Wednesday of the month, 7 pm
Where: Lima Clubhouse – Calle Piura 135, Miraflores
Cost: SAE members: S/.8, non-members: S/.10
(Or S/.24 and S/.30 for four lessons)
For more information: 445-3306 or limaclub@saexplorers.org

Homenaje a Hilario Mendivil – Art Exhibition