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Melita 2008

Eco Truly Park offers children their own “Mela”, where they can stimulate their capacities through painting, theater and interactive games where they will have fun and learn about the environment, universal love, and uninterested service to their Spiritual Masters.

When: May 21 – 25, 9 am – 5 pm
Where: Eco Truly Park- Km. 63 Panamericana Norte/Km. 19.5 Carretera Pasamayo
Cost: 2 and 3 year olds: free, but they must assist with their parents
4 to 12 year olds: S/.91
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Figuras Recortadas – Exhibition

Piero Quijano presents Figuras Recortadas (Cut-out figures) where he pays tribute to some of his favorite artists, including Jimi Hendrix, Amy Winehouse, Bob Dylan, Blondie, among others. Even further, this exhibition pays tribute to those who admire these artists and who listen to their music with their ears against the speaker.

When: Monday through Friday: 10 am – 2 pm and 4 – 8 pm, Saturdays: 9 am – 1 pm
Where: Av. Alfredo Mendiola 1200, San Martin de Porres
Free admission.

Figuras Tragicas del Rock - Video

Discover the amazing lives of the greatest rock legends. Through the movie screen, meet the dark side of three contemporary rock figures who were plagued by disgrace, loneliness, drugadiction and suicide. These films will look at the lives of Sid Vicious (Sex Pistols bass player), Kurt Cobain (Nirvana vocalist) and Ian Curtis (leader of Joy Division).

May 23: Los últimos días, de Gus Van Sant (2005)
May 30: Control, de Anton Corbijn (2007)

When: 7:30 pm
Where: Centro Cultural Peruano Británico - Jr. Bellavista 531, Miraflores
Free admission.

A traves del horizonte – Exhibition

“A través del horizonte” (Through the horizon) presents a varied selection of drawings, paintings, engravings, ceramics and “retablos” created by Lima artist Alfonso Respaldiza Rojas (1945 – 1991). Respaldiza was one of the Peruvian artists that questioned the uncomfortable divide in Peruvian art between “cultural” and “popular.” His reinterpretation of rural icons and elements show the social and political changes our country went through between the end of the 60’s and the beginning of the 80’s.

When: Monday through Sunday: 11 am – 8 pm (Until June 1st)
Where: Centro Cultural Ccori Wasi - Universidad Ricardo Palma - Av. Arequipa 5198, Miraflores
Free admission.

Los Rios Profundos – Theater

Inspired in José María Arguedas’ “Los Ríos Profundos” (The Deep Rivers), Cuatrotablas presents an amazing theater production which, in a single space, represents a house, river, a field, and the characters’ arrival in Cuzco. Director Mario Delgado has been able to turn this play into a great production to be enjoyed from beginning to end

When: 7:30 pm
Where: British Auditoriums:
May 23rd: Av. La Marina 2554, San Miguel
May 26th: Av. Alfredo Mendiola 1200, San Martín de Porres
Free admission.

Peruanos y peruanas como tu – Photography Exhibition

“Peruanos y peruanas como tú” (Peruvians like you) presents a series of photographs portraying people in various jobs or activities typical of Lima (taxi driver, combi singer, maids, etc.). These images show us the resources people have had to use in order to get through difficult economic times. The photographs will be accompanied by a video that begins a dialogue through the images. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Cecilia Podestá, creator of the exhibition, will be there to print out the photographs that the audience choose.

When: Monday through Sunday: 9 am – 10 pm (Until May 30th)
Where: Centro Cultural de España. Natalio Sánchez 181, Santa Beatriz
Free admission.

Trip to Huancayo

The company “Ferrocarril Central Andino” will be offering train services to Huancayo over the weekend. The trip lasts 12 hours and includes three tourism stops. Trains will be leaving on Friday May 23rd and will return to Lima on Sunday 25th.

When: Departs May 23rd at 7 am, returns May 25th at 7 am
Where: Departs from the Estación de Desamparados - Jr. Ancash 207, Lima (100 meters from the Plaza Mayor)
Tickets available on their website or at Teleticket.

La Papa - Exhibition

This exhibition presents the winning pieces of the Visual Arts Competition organized to commemorate the International Year of the Potato. This will include the two winning works, “My fair Lady Huamantanga (Naturaleza muerta)” an installation by Giuliana Migliori and “El cuarto del rescate” by artists Maria Teresa Ascoy, Jorge Polar and Guillermo Quiroz, as well as the pieces that obtained honorary mentions. These pieces were chosen out of 126 works to pay tribute to the potato, Peru’s emblematic tuber, one of the eight most important on the planet.

When: Monday through Sunday: 9 am – 10 pm
Where: Centro Cultural de España - Natalio Sánchez 181, Santa Beatriz
Free admission.

Misericordia - Theater

One day after the tragic terrorist attacks of September 11th, Ben is in his lover, Abby’s, apartment. On TV the images of the chaotic day play over and over, as Ben avoids answering his wife’s insistent cell phone calls, while Abby complains about his lack of sensitivity towards the terrorist attacks. Ben finds an opportunity in this chaos: creating a new identity and running away with his lover. While the people in the city try to escape a tragedy, Ben wants to run from responsibility, and Abby tries to escape her need to be loved.

When: Friday through Monday, 8 pm (Until June 30th)
Where: Alianza Francesa - Av. Arequipa 4595, Miraflores
Cost: General: S/.25, Student: S/.15
Tickets available at Teleticket.

Iconos - Exhibition

The word “icon” was traditionally the name used to designate worshipped images in the Christian church. However, through time and with the help of media, its original meaning has radically changed, to now include “heroes” of all sorts: those who struggle with repressive battles against everything that can be considered an excess in the epic existence of postmodern men and women, such as Amy Winehouse, Pete Doherty, Paris Hilton and Britney Spears. This collective exhibition includes works by Carlos Basadre, Piero Quijano, Cherman, Jaime Higa, Magaly Sánchez, Claudia Coca, Haroldo Higa and Jaime Romero.

When: Monday through Friday: 10 am - 7 pm (Until May 27th)
Where: Corriente Alterna- Av. de la Aviación 500, Miraflores

Grand Masters of Peruvian Art - Exhibition

"Grand Masters of Peruvian Art" is an ambitious exhibition dedicated to works by Santiago Rojas, Edilberto Merida, Jesus Urbano and Mamerto Sanchez. Come visit and learn about some of Peru's most distinguished artists.

When: April 25 - May 31, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: Sala Raul Porras Barrenechea - Av. Larco 77, Miraflores
Free Admission

Narices y Calzones - Theater

Since their last show, "Las Marías" have gotten new jobs, new boyfriends, have broken up with them, moved, been on diets, and gone on with their lives. Now they are back with their new show "Narices y Calzones", where they show us their neurotic and explosive side. They've faced vertigo and have given into their fears and secret pleasures. Proceeds from this event go to "Bola Roja", a group of clowns who visit sick children in hospitals.

When: Friday through Sunday, 8 pm (Until July 30th)
Where: Satchmo - Av. La Paz 538, Miraflores
Cost: S/.30
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.