The Cultural Scene
“If you could study art with one great painter, past or present, who would it be and why? “ Now there’s a research project to stimulate your cultural genes.

 And when you’ve worked that out: “bring an illustration of their work.” 

This is part of the monthly “homework” for members of the Books and Art Circle, one of the most stimulating cultural groups in Panama, chaired by Laraine Chaplin. The projects are generally focused on books when each member of the circle makes her presentation on a personally selected piece of reading centering around a subject chosen by the coordinator. So instead of a dozen views on the same book, minds are opened to the possibilities of other approaches to the same theme.
A welcome change from the usual reading circle format.
Meetings of the group take place at that cultural and community nook, Exedra Books on Via Espana 9:45 a.m. start.
Until now the meetings have been held on the last Wednesday of each month, and the art presentation will be on Wednesday June 30. But starting July 29, meetings will be held on the last Thursday of the month.
For further information on how to join the group contact Larraine at larainechaplin@hotmail.com. Sorry guys, ladies only, so you won’t get to show off that original Monet. 

LOVE AND LAUGHTER

Meanwhile Exdra Books will host a concert by Cantus Panama, the renowned Panama choristers will present a concert on Tuesday, June 15 at 7. A donation of $5.00 will be taken at the door. Ttitled “Amor y Risa: "Love Songs & Laughteri” it’s sure to delight with a sweet and simple mix of songs about the various stages of love. The music will be by a variety of composers including Mozart, Brahms, Latin American composers, and more.

MUSIC FOR ALL SEASONS AND TASTES

Panama will celebrates musicians' day with La Fiesta de La Música June18 and 19. With multiple music genres from Jazz and classical through urban, tropical, world and electronica.
The festival is celebrated in conjunction with 130 other countries. The location? What better place than Casco Viejo which with its vibrant atmosphere will color the festival like no other place.

Concerts will be held in different locations, on San Felipe street, at the Plaza Bolivar, Arco Chato, The National Theater and the parking lots next to it.

The Festival will be inaugurated on June 18 with a gala at the National Theater. Next day all presentations will be going on simultaneously at the four different plazas.

Entrance to Fiesta de la Música is free, and if that isn’t enough,as with previous events like the Jazz Festival, transportation will be provided at no cost. Buses will travel from and to the Cinta Costera.
Commemorate musicians' day at La Fiesta de la Música, and dance all you can!

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