= Las Fuentes Georginas = Bees of the Maya = Jocotán Festival

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April 2012
Year 21, No. 2
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= Las Fuentes Georginas
= Bees of the Maya
= Jocotán Festival
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cover to cover
16 travel
by Matt Bokor
Las Fuentes Georginas
photos & side note by Thor Janson
18 sacred animals &
exotic tropical plants
by Dr. Nicholas Hellmuth
Stingless Bees of the Maya
20 music
by Anna-Claire Bevan
One-Man Band: Rodrigo Rosales
21 tradition
by Kathy Rousso
Folklore and Fiestas
in Jocotán
58 sensuous guatemala
by Ken Veronda
Pine
60 astronomy
by Phil Jones
Guatemala Stargazing
Relaxing in the therapeutic thermal pools (page 16)
74 Ask Elizabeth
by Elizabeth Bell
Who is Santo Hermano Pedro?
82 2012 spirit
by Sri Ram Kaa & Kira Raa
Technology: Servant or Master?
84 healthy solutions
by Lori Shea
Cancer Treatment in Guatemala
96 sp0rts
The Billfish Foundation awards
world’s top tag & release anglers
and captains
revue photo contest
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can be see at RevueMag.com,
here are the winners in print
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Cover
Jocotán festival dancers (page 21)
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Nery Racancoj
Gustavo R. Villagrán C.
Mario G. Rodríguez Cruz
Raúl Illescas Palomo
Giovani Minera
Jorge Ortiz
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April guide to culture
and upcoming events
datebook highlight
72 Procession Schedule
for Holy Week in La Antigua
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12 From the Publisher
40 Health Services
47 Antigua Map
78 Vet Q & A
85 Travel
86 El Salvador
102 Classifieds
106 Real Estate
110 Advertiser Index
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pril and Semana Santa start off together this year. There will be processions and traditional celebrations throughout the country finishing on
the 8th with Easter Sunday. A schedule for
the major processions in Antigua is on page
72, and we will continue to post procession
maps on our Revue Facebook page.
The theme for the Revue Photo Contest
this month was “Semana Santa,” and once
again we had some great entries. You can
see the winning photographs inside and the
rest you can see on our website. For next
month’s contest the theme is “Mothers.”
A year after its restoration, Las Fuentes
Georginas is looking good. Located near
Quetzaltenango, this highland spa can be
your headquarters for exploring the area.
Matt Bokor and Thor Janson give us some
insight on what to do there.
The folkloric festival in Jocotán will
be held on the 26th, 27th and 28th this
month. Kathy Rousso explains how you
can learn more about the Maya Ch’orti’ if
you get to the Chiquimula area.
Phil Jones gives a great overview of some
interesting things happening in the April
skies if you are up for some stargazing.
Anna-Claire Bevan interviews an up-andcoming musician. Dr. Hellmuth introduces us to the Stingless Bees of the Maya. The
question asked by Sri and Kira is whether
technology is our servant or master. Elizabeth Bell reminds us of concerts and fireworks in honor of Santo Hermano Pedro.
And there is lots more information,
amusement and ideas in the pages to come.
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APRIL PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS, theme: Semana Santa
2nd PLACE by popular vote in the monthly REVUE PHOTO CONTEST, April
Congratulations to Nery Racancoj on his photograph entitled “Miserere nobis” La Antigua,
with 357 votes. Prize Q300. All entries can be seen at www.RevueMag.com
3rd PLACE by popular vote in the monthly REVUE PHOTO CONTEST, April
Congratulations to Gustavo Rodolfo Villagrán Cifuentes on his photograph entitled “Romería San
Nicolás 2011” Templo del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús San Nicolás, Quetzaltenango with 334 votes.
1st PLACE by judges vote is on the cover of this issue. Congratulations to Jorge Ortiz on
his photograph “Fe” La Antigua. Prize: Dinner for two at La Peña de Sol Latino
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1st PLACE by popular vote in the monthly REVUE PHOTO CONTEST, April
Congratulations to Mario Gabriel Rodríguez Cruz on his photograph entitled “Rostro Natural” La Antigua,
with 389 votes. Prize: 6 bottles of La Chamiza fine wine. All entries can be seen at www.RevueMag.com
2nd PLACE by judges vote in the monthly REVUE PHOTO CONTEST, April
Congratulations to Raúl Illescas Palomo on his “Mar de Morado” La Antigua. Prize: Q300
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TRAVEL by Matt Bokor photos: Thor Janson
Las Fuentes Georginas
An Historic Spa in the Highlands
W
hether seeking therapeutic relief
or a scenic, relaxing getaway,
visitors again can enjoy the
thermal pools of Las Fuentes Georginas
in Guatemala’s Western Highlands near
Quetzaltenango.
Severely damaged by Hurricanes Mitch
in 1998 and Stan in 2005, the historic
attraction was ruined in 2010 by Tropical
Storm Agatha, which destroyed the access
road and buried the site in mud and debris.
After nine months of substantial rebuilding
and new construction, the scenic venue
reopened in March 2011.
The mist-shrouded spa offers guests an
almost-surreal experience as steaming water
cascades down a wall of rock, filling the
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first, wide pool. From there, the water flows
into another pool, and then another—each
a little cooler than the previous.
It’s common to see parents with kids,
young couples and older patrons enjoying
the pools. Occasionally, crutches are left
beside the bathhouse while their owners
immerse themselves in the soothing,
mineral-rich water.
After workers from nearby Zunil
stumbled upon the thermal springs in 1902,
the site quickly became a communal bath
for neighboring villagers. Improvements
were made over the years; in the 1930s,
frequent visitors included President Jorge
Ubico and his wife Georgina, for whom the
destination was named. ...continued page 94
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Sacred Animals and
Exotic Tropical Plants by Dr. Nicholas M. Hellmuth
Stingless bees at Río Dulce, Rick Bronso’s Place. (sofía monzón)
Stingless Bees of the Maya
M
y first encounter with stingless
bees came at age 19, when I
spent 12 months at Tikal, doing archaeological field work. You see and
experience stingless bees in most of the wellpreserved Maya palaces, especially the back
rooms of Maler’s Palace.
About 47 years later, I revisited stingless
bees at Tikal while studying the biodiversity
of Tikal under national park staff biologist
Mirtha Cano.
A year later it was possible to study more
stingless bees in the Río Dulce area of the
Department of Izabal. I was introduced by
Kevin Lock to several places where we could
study these bees, especially on the property of Richard Bronson. I also became ac18
quainted with Scott Forsythe who, in turn,
introduced me to Masaki, a Japanese lady
who has stingless bees in the property at her
posada in Quiriguá. Stingless bees are also
doing well at Finca Buenos Aires, Takalik
Abaj with Ing. Carlos Guzman, a member
of the Asociación de Reservas Privadas de
Guatemala.
Our staff members noticed stingless bees
building their typical entrance tube right in
front of the FLAAR ethnobotany and ethnozoological research center (at 1,500 meters elevation in Guatemala). At the FLAAR
facilities we raise butterflies, using no cages
or anything artificial. The secret? Don’t use
insecticide in your garden. Our entire ecosystem is natural, yet we’re in the middle of
a city. If we had property in ...cont. page 66
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One-Man
Band
Rodrigo Rosales (alan benchoam)
MUSIC by Anna-Claire Bevan
Soapbox
aka
Rodrigo Rosales
A
nyone who listens to music radio
in Guatemala will no doubt be familiar with the name Soapbox. The
talented musician had a No. 1 hit with his
first solo single Time, and his second release, Now I’m Gone, looks to be heading in
a similar direction. But not everyone may
be aware that the man behind the name,
Rodrigo Rosales, is a home-grown, Guatemalan star who does everything (down to
directing his own music videos) himself.
“I think that being in a group can sometimes be restrictive,” Rosales says. “But if
you’re a one-man band, you don’t have to
limit yourself.”
The Guatemalan artist says he has always
been inspired by musicians who played multiple instruments and guitarists who challenged
the conventional approach to performance.
“When I was 13 years old I saw a (televi20
sion) special on Jimi Hendrix and it blew
my mind,” Rosales says.
From that day forward Rosales admits
only wanting to perform in a similar style.
So, having learned to play the guitar when
he was 11, Rosales later taught himself to
play the drums and piano before building a
recording studio in his room and teaching
himself all elements of production.
“I used to lock myself away and just focus on my music. I didn’t go out much; I
just practiced in my room and was a bit of
a loner… but I guess it’s starting to pay off
now,” laughs Rosales.
Even though the musician has appeared
on four albums from other artists in the past
year, he professes that the Guatemalan music industry isn’t an easy one to crack.
“You need to have someone in there. I
would go to radio ...continued page 32
TRADITION by Kathy Rousso photos: Hugo Peña Montes Ramirez
The procession includes a
ritual for a good harvest
Folklore and Fiestas
in Jocotán
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This year the folkloric festival is celebrated
April 26-28 and the feria is July 21-25
nterested in Mayan culture and want
to check out a lesser-known region of
Guatemala? Thinking about visiting
the ruins of Copán? You can combine
a trip to Copán, Honduras, with a stop in
Jocotán, Chiquimula, Guatemala, and learn
more about the Maya Ch’orti’.
The Ch’orti’ are related culturally and
linguistically to the lowland Maya of Yucatán and Belize (Chol) rather than the highland Maya of Guatemala (Quiche-Pokam);
scholars agree that ancestors of the Ch’orti’
built the Copán (Honduras) and Quiriguá
(Guatemala) structures.
Jocotán is situated in the middle of the
Ch’orti’ homeland, located just off a paved
highway between the department capital
of Chiquimula and the Honduran border
crossing of El Florido. This community
hosts a yearly feria honoring Saint Santiago
(July 21-25) and a regional folkloric festival
(April 26-28). The latter was initiated by
Jocotán teachers in 1986 as a way to highlight Ch’orti’ culture, and activities include
dance, music, procession and a handicraft
market, as well as the election of Katu Suchij
or Reyna o Flor de Maguey (Queen or Flower
of Maguey). The patronal feria also includes
a rodeo. ...continued page 34
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guide to culture
and upcoming events
DATEBOOK
compiled by mercedes mejicanos
APRIL 2012
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Mon., through Wed., 4, 10am-6pm
— Pint-Andito, open activity for all ages,
no experience required; materials available.
Free. Galería de Arte Andante, 8a av. 12-19, z.
1, Quetzaltenango.
Mon., through Sun., 8th-10am &
3pm — CULTURAL EVENT: Manos Mágicas (Magic hands) featuring handcrafting
demonstrations; Holy Week — Indigenous
women participate in a Desfile de Trajes.
Museo Casa del Tejido, 1a calle poniente #51
(behind San Jerónimo ruins), La Antigua.
Tues., 4pm — (English) STATIONS OF
THE CROSS: Meet at the San Felipe aldea marker on the road to San Felipe. More
info: j_st:[email protected]. San Felipe
de Jesús, La Antigua.
Tues., 5:30pm — MAYAN DANCES
BY CHILDREN: K’a k’a’ Saqarik - Nuevo
Amenecer (New Dawn) is dedicated to helping more than 30 indigenous children in San
Andres Itzapa. Donation Q25. Rainbow Café
(tel: 7832-1919), 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua.
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Sat., & Sat., 21st, 9am-noon —
COOKING CLASS: Mariela, Norma, María
and the kitchen staff conduct típico Guatemalan cooking classes. $40 incls. a cup of
Antigua coffee, 3-hours class & the delicious
meal you cooked (with a glass of wine or
other beverage). Next, Mariela will take the
class to the mercado to see where to buy the
best ingredients. Limited enrollment. Call for
a reservation: 7882-4468. La Peña de Sol Latino, 5a calle poniente #15-C, La Antigua.
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Tues., 5:30pm — TALK: Midwife
and Birthing in Guatemala. Manos
Abiertas is an integrated women’s health
clinic and natural birth center with two locations in Guatemala, serving a population that
otherwise would not have access to health
services. Donation Q25. Rainbow Café (tel:
7832-1919), 7a av. Sur #8, La Antigua.
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Wed., 5pm
— (Spanish) PRESENTACIÓN
DE LIBRO: Un Plan
Sencillamente Perfecto por Fernando
Grajeda. El Sitio, 5a
calle poniente #15,
La Antigua.
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Thurs., 4pm through Mon., 30 —
PHOTOGRAPHY: Volcanic Landscapes by
Kevin Sebold. La Peña de Sol Latino, 5a calle
poniente #15C, La Antigua.
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Wed., 5pm — ART: Featuring the
Galería Mesón Panza Verde’s Private
Art Collection with work by various artists.
Galería Mesón Panza Verde, 5a av. sur #19,
La Antigua.
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Sat., through May 13 — ART: Guatemala: A Textural Muse, a solo exhibition by North American artist Jan Ledbetter,
presenting more than 15 water-media paintings. La Antigua Galería de Arte (tel: 78322124), 4a calle oriente #15, La Antigua.
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Thurs., 7pm — MEETING: Club
Fotográfico de Antigua (CFA) featuring
photo talks by special guests as well as photo
contests in color, b/w and digital categories.
CFA welcomes novice and professional photo
enthusiasts. For additional information and
details visit www.clubfotograficoantigua.
com or Facebook.com/ClubFotograficoAntigua. Free. Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española, La Antigua.
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Fri., through
Sun., 15 —
FERIA MUNDO MAYA
2012: Arts and crafts
vendors, cultural activities and more. info@
eventosantiguaguatemala.com; www.
eventosantiguaguatemala.com; tel: 49978188. Free. Final calle
Santander, Panajachel, Lake Atitlán.
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Fri., noon — PRESENTATION: Guatemala Medical Travel invites you to its
presentation on affordable high-quality medical care. Meet doctors and patients; discover
medical advances; also, join the AMIGOS program for 24/7 emergency medical assistance.
For details: 5737-3023, 4486-9930, agents@
guatemalamedicaltravel.com / www.GuatemalaMedicalTravel.com. Doña Luisa Xicotencatl, 4a calle oriente #12, upstairs, La Antigua.
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Fri., 7:30pm — (Spanish) TEATRO:
Te Juro Juana que Tengo Ganas, por
los Cómicos de la Lengua. Q50. El Sitio, 5a
calle poniente #15, La Antigua.
Datebook online at www.revuemag.com
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Sat., 11am — (Spanish) ESPECTÁCULO DE TÍTERES: ¡Ay Rosita! Versión
libre de la leyenda del Sombrerón, en teatro
en miniatura y música original. Cooperación
Española (tel: 7932-3838), 6a av. norte (between 3a & 4a calle poniente), La Antigua.
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Sat., 1pm — BENEFIT DANCE: The
Niños de San Antonio Aguas Calientes
dance and play the marimba, flutes and bombas. Free. La Peña de Sol Latino (tel: 78824468), 5a calle poniente #15-C, La Antigua.
Please submit your DATEBOOK entry for the MAY, 2012
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Sat., 4pm — (Spanish) CÍRCULO
LITERARIO: La Vida es un Sueño de
Pedro Calderón de La Barca. Q20. El Sitio, 5a
calle poniente #15, La Antigua.
Sat., 5pm — ART OPENING: Cats
by Ursula Baumann. La Galería, Calle
Rancho Grande & Av. 14 de Febrero, Panajachel, Lake Atitlán.
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Thurs., 6:30pm — (Spanish) CONFERENCE: Historia, Arte y Conservación en el Cementerio General de Guatemala,
por Dr. Anibal Chajón. Habrá venta de la
última publicación del de este tema. Q30,
estudiantes con carnet Q15. Parqueo tarifa
única Q30. Museo Popol Vuh, 6a calle final,
z. 10, Guatemala City.
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Thurs, 7pm — FUNDRAISING
PARTY: organized by ConstruCasa.
Reilly’s, 6a av. sur #2, La Antigua.
20 Fri., 7pm — CELEBRATION: Ubi’s Sushi
2nd anniversary. Free cocktail. 6a av. sur
#12B-2, La Antigua.
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Fri., 7pm through Sat., May 12
— ART: Sculptures by Arturo Ruano.
Cocktail. Galería de Arte Andante, 8a av. 1219, z. 1, Quetzaltenango.
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Sat., 7pm — MUSIC: Accordion
recital by Jorge Herrera. El Sitio, 5a
calle poniente #15, La Antigua.
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Fri., 7pm — ART: Collective exposition by Colisueños from Mataquescuintla Jalapa. El Sitio, 5a calle poniente #15,
La Antigua.
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Tues., 5:30pm — TALK: Habitat for
Humanity provides permanent housing solutions around the world; it needs
more volunteers to continue helping Guatemalan families. Donation Q25. Rainbow Café
(tel: 7832-1919), 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua.
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Primitive - Contemporary
Guatemalan Art
Gallery & Museum
4a calle oriente #10
Interior Casa Antigua, El Jaulón
La Antigua Guatemala
www.centrodeartepopular.com
Open daily
ANTIGUA Tour: Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat at 9:30am with Elizabeth Bell $20
Meet at the fountain in the main square
SLIDE SHOW: Tuesdays at 6pm at El Sitio, 5a calle poniente #15 Q30
Author of Antigua Guatemala and other publications
www.antiguatours.net
Inquire about other tours and travel arrangements in Guatemala
Offices: *3a calle oriente #22 and *inside Casa del Conde (main square)
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Sat-Sun 9-1pm Tels: 7832-5821, 7832-0053
U.S. Citizen in Guatemala? Time to register to vote in the 2012 elections!
Under the 2010 MOVE Act, you now must submit a new Federal Post Card Application every year to make
sure your vote counts. Get yours at www.votefromabroad.org. Need help? See us at Conexion on Sat.
April 28 from 11 - 3, 4a calle oriente (La Fuente) #14, La Antigua. And mark your calendar for the Democrats
Abroad Global Primary on May 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Casa Convento Concepcion, 4a calle oriente #41,
La Antigua. For more info, contact John Chudy at 7832-4581 or [email protected].
For a DateBook daily
event listing, check out
“REVUE NEWS TWEETS”
www.revuemag.com
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LIVE
La Cueva de Panza Verde
Rainbow Café
tel: 7832-1919 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua
Mondays — Night blues: Nelson Lunding or
guest artist.
Wednesdays — Jazz Duo with Lisandro,
Grand Piano & Double Bass.
Thursdays — Buena Vista de Corazón,
Ignacio Perez on congas and Aniet
Gonzáles on flute.
Mondays — 7:30pm: Don Ramiro will
serenade you with some beautiful Latin folk
music. Free.
Tuesdays — 7:30pm: Gustavo plays Latino
classics, western tunes with some harmonica.
Wednesdays — 7:30pm: Open Mike Night:
come along and show your skills. Free drink
for anyone who performs!
Thursdays — 7:30pm: Kenny and Friends,
some of Antigua´s best loved local musicians
will amaze you with some great music.
Fridays — 7:30pm: Segio, this talented local
plays a mix of music including lots of reggae!
Saturdays — 7:30pm: A variety of bands!
Sundays — 7:30pm: Kenny and Friends,
some of Antigua´s best loved local musicians
will amaze you with some great music.
Fridays — Latin Trio, Denis Medina
on Cubano Tres and Coloso Gudierre
on congas
Saturdays — Guest artist.
Nightly cover: Q35
tel: 7832-2925 5a av. sur #19, La Antigua
La Peña de Sol Latino
tel: 7882-4468 5a calle poniente #15-C, La Antigua
Sundays — 12:30-3pm: Carlos Trujillo, Latin
Jazz/Salsa, with Bill on congas.
Mondays — 7-10pm: The magic guitar of
Carlos Trujillo, Latin Jazz/Salsa, with Bill on
congas.
Tuesdays — 7-10pm: Ramiro plays Trova
Cubana, with Bill on congas.
Wednesdays thru Sundays — 7-10pm: Sol
Latino plays Andean music (pan flutes).
Las Palmas
tel: 7832-9734 6a av. norte #14, La Antigua
Gaia Restaurante
tel: 7832-3670 Calle del Arco #35-A, La Antigua
Thursdays — 7pm: Live music.
Fridays and Saturdays — Belly dancing.
Como Como
tel: 7832-0478 6 calle poniente #6, La Antigua
Mondays — TROVA and surprise guests.
Tuesdays — BLUES Night from 8pm.
Wednesdays — Bossa / Latin / Cuban.
Thursdays — Bossa / Latin / Cuban.
Fridays — SALSA grupo
CARIBE from 9pm.
Saturdays — SALSA grupo
CARIBE from 9pm.
Sundays — Late night
BLUES.
Wednesdays — 8pm: Accordian music by
Jorge Herrera.
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CHECK DATEBOOK CALENDAR LISTINGS FOR MORE CONCERTS AND SPECIAL MUSICAL EVENTS
MUSIC
Ocelot
tel: 5658-9028 4a avenida norte #3, La Antigua
Thursdays — 7-9pm: Mike Mcarthy plays
some mean blues.
9pm: Mike & Moriah, piano & vocals.
Fridays — 7-9pm: Ron Fortin saxophone;
9:30-11:30pm: Nelson Lunding New Orleans
piano.
Saturdays — 7-9pm: Malcolm Oakley sings
and plays guitar.
9:30pm: Mercedes, guitar blues/rock/folk.
Pub Quiz hosted by Brendan Byrne; Sundays at 6:30pm
Fridas
tel: 7832-1296 Calle del Arco #29, La Antigua
Wednesdays — 7:30pm: Latin music.
Thursdays — Ishto Juevez, swing & Mexican.
La Casbah
5a av. norte #30, La Antigua
Tuesdays — Live music: cover band
Restaurante Personajes
tel: 7832-3758
6a av. norte #6, La Antigua
Fridays & Saturdays — 9pm-11:30pm:
Rock in English and Spanish. Cover Q20
Posada de Santiago
tel: 7721-7366
1 km south of Santiago Atitlán, Lake Atitlán
Every week, usually on Fridays and
Saturdays. Check Gringos of Santiago
on Facebook for details.
Circus Bar
tel: 7762-2056 Avenida de los Árboles, Panajachel
Mondays — 7pm: Chris Jarnach, classic
music, jazz and rock.
8pm: Marco Solo and friends, Pana’s Carlos
Santana. Rock, blues and jazz.
9pm: Norte, contemporary trova.
Tuesdays — 7pm: Chris Jarnach, classic
music, jazz and rock.
8pm: Rockiris, alternative rock.
9pm: Latin ensemble.
Wednesdays — 7pm: Chris Jarnach, classic
music, jazz and rock.
8pm: Latin ensemble.
9pm: Carlos Rangel and son, swing, Cuban
and rock.
Thursdays — 7pm: Chris Jarnach, classic
music, jazz and rock.
8pm: Latin ensemble.
9pm: Norte, contemporary trova.
Fridays — 7pm: Flamenco by Marco El Messina.
8pm: Latin ensemble.
9pm: Trova del Lago.
Saturdays — Los Vagabundos, hot rhythms in
a fusion of rumba, flamenco and Guatemalan
traditional elements.
Sundays — Latin ensemble.
Trova Jazz
tel: 2334-1241 Via 6, 3-55, zona 4, Guatemala City
Thursdays — 9:15pm: Nueva Trova and alternative music by the Rony Hernández group.
Fridays and Saturdays
— 9:15pm: Rony
Hernández and guest
musicians.
www.trovajazz.com
Melancolía Blues Café & Jazz Bar
tel: 2331-1114 Av. Reforma 13-89, z.10, Guatemala City
Wednesdays — 8:30pm: Victor Arriaza on
piano, Alejandro Álvarez, bass and Julio
García on drums.
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PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPOSITION
Volcanic Landscapes / Paisajes Volcanicos
by Kevin Sebold
Inauguration April 5, 4pm
Exhibit from April 5 to April 30 La Peña de Sol Latino
5a calle poniente #15-C, La Antigua
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Sat., 7pm — MUSIC: Canciones Inolvidables, Argentinian tangos by
Aura Marina Molina Flores. Q60. El Sitio, 5a
calle poniente #15, La Antigua.
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Sat., 7pm — DANCE INTERNATIONAL DAY: A night with independent
contemporary and neoclassic dances. Cooperación Española (tel: 7932-3838), 6a av.
norte (between 3a & 4a calle), La Antigua.
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Mon., through Thurs., 26, 9am6pm — XXVI GARDENING CLUBS
OF CENTRAL AMERICA & PANAMA CONVENTION: Flower exhibits, incl. horticulture;
also, an ecology class with Professor Héctor
Castañeda. Thurs., 26, 2-5pm — Talk and
demonstration of new and modern designs
by German flower artist Gregor Lersch. Casa
Santo Domingo, La Antigua.
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Tues., 5:30pm — TALK: Niños de
Guatemala (NDG), opened a primary
school in Ciudad Vieja for children from the
most under-privileged families in 2009. NDG
works to build a better future for Guatemalan children. Donation Q25. Rainbow Café
(tel: 7832-1919), 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua.
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Wed., throughout the day —
CELEBRATION: The San Francisco
Church celebrates the anniversary of Santo
Hermano Pedro’s death (1667) with concerts
and fireworks. An allegorical procession
goes throughout the streets of Antigua after the 2 p.m. mass on Sunday, April 29.
La Antigua. See related article on page 74.
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Thurs., 6:30pm — (Spanish) CONFERENCE: Las industrias líticas y la
economía clásica maya por Chloé Andrieu.
Q30, estudiantes; Q15, con carnet. Parqueo
tarifa única Q30. Museo Popol Vuh, 6a calle
final, z. 10, Guatemala City.
Thurs., thru Fri., 28 — CULTURAL
EVENTS: Folklore and Fiestas. Jocotán. See related article on page 21.
Fri., 8pm (English) THEATER: A
Night at the Improv Antigua. Live
comedy, sketches, improv and comedy
monologue directed by Bob Polakoski. El
Sitio (tel: 7832-3037), La Antigua.
Sat., 11am — (Spanish) ESPECTÁCULO DE CIRCO: Los Viajantes, una
compañía de circo viaja por el mundo presentando sus increíbles números de malabares, magia, baile, todo reunido en una
cómica interacción, realizada por una pareja
que intenta rescatar el negocio realizando
todas las rutinas ellos mismos. Cooperación
Española (tel: 7932-3838), 6a av. norte (between 3a & 4a calle), La Antigua.
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Sat., 11:30am-3pm — DEMOCRATS ABROAD GUATEMALA: It’s time
for U.S. citizens to register to vote for the 2012
elections. Get help from Democrats Abroad.
Contact John Chudy at 7832-4581 or [email protected]. Conexion, Comercial La
Fuente, 4a calle oriente #14, La Antigua.
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Sat., 7pm — MUSIC: Jazz concert
by Mexitano y Zumbido. Cooperación Española (tel: 7932-3838), 6a av. norte
(between 3a & 4a calle), La Antigua.
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Sat., 8pm — MUSIC: Dr. Sativo
Warriorcandela features Ya Cayó
el “20” tour 2012. Q70. El Sitio, 5a calle poniente #15, La Antigua.
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Sat., 6:30pm11pm—3rd annual
NOCHE DE LOS CHEFS GALA
DINNER: fundraiser, featuring
an incredible menu from the
kitchens of: (main sponsor)
Hotel Soleil Antigua; also the Hotel Camino
Real; Mesón Panza Verde; Café Opera; Palacio
de Doña Leonor; Juan Caravela; Café Condesa; Fernando’s Kaffee and from Guatemala
City, El Primo de Roma. Tickets, Q300 on sale
at Hotel Soleil & Revue; includes a welcome
glass of champagne, a glass of red or white
wine, prizes from participating restaurants
and sponsors; live background music, and
a guided tour, “behind the scenes” kitchen
area. Presented by degustantigua.com. Convento de Capuchinas, La Antigua. Reference Antigua dining section, page 64.
This year’s beneficiaries, AWARE (Animal
Welfare Assoc., Rescue/Education: www.animalaware.org & Unidos para los Animales
(United for Animals): www.unidosparalosanimales.org
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Throughout the Month
hrough Fri., 20 — ART: Works by Rafael Dussan. El Attico (tel: 2368-0853), 4a
av. 15-45, z. 14, Guatemala City.
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aily, 2pm & 4pm — MOVIES: Different movies every day. Las Palmas (tel:
7832-9734), 6a av. norte #14, La Antigua.
aturdays 4pm — (Spanish) CHILDREN’S MOVIES: Cine infantil. Cooperación Española, (tel: 7932-3838), 6a av.
norte (between 3a & 4a calle), La Antigua.
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hrough Sun., 15 — ART: Retrospectiva, paintings, sculptures and engravings by
Ramón Ávila.
Galería El
Túnel, 16 calle
1-01, z. 10,
Guatemala
City.
uesdays 10, 17 & 24, 6pm — PHOTO
TOUR: Enjoy a one-hour presentation of
Antigua and its heritage through vintage and
contemporary photographs collected over
the past 30 years accompanied by Elizabeth
Bell’s expert narration. Tickets Q30 p/p, available at the presentation. Proceeds benefit
educational programs in Antigua. Proyecto
Cultural El Sitio, 5a calle poniente #15, La Antigua. (No presentation during Holy Week.)
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ednesdays, 8pm — IMPROVISATIONAL THEATER: Improv Comedy.
Q55, includes a beverage. Trovajazz (tel: 23341241), Vía 6, 3-55, z. 4, Guatemala City.
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hrough Sat., 21 — PREMIOS INJUVE
2011 DE CÓMIC E ILUSTRACIÓN: Exposiciones paralelas en torno a la escena
juvenil que tratan de acercarnos y reconocer diferentes aportaciones culturales de
la juventud, fomentando un vínculo entre
Centroamérica y España. La primera presenta las obras galardonadas dentro de los
Premios 2011 INJUVE (Instituto de la Juventud en España) en dos disciplinas: cómic e
ilustración. Cooperación Española (tel: 79323838), 6a av. norte (between 3a & 4a calle),
La Antigua.
ednesdays, 5pm (Spanish) FILMS:
A different film every week. Cooperación Española (tel: 7932-3838), 6a av. norte
(between 3a & 4a calle), La Antigua.
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hursdays, 6pm — FILMS: Donation,
Q15. El Sitio (tel: 7832-3037), 5a calle poniente #15, La Antigua.
nd & 4th Thursday, 6:30pm — The
Antigua Curry Club meets to enjoy delicious Indian food. Visit www.cernikovsky.
com/curry.htm. A members-only club, limited memberships are still available. La Antigua.
PLAN AHEAD
May 1, Tues., — LABOR DAY: Most banks and businesses are closed.
May 5, Sat., 9am-6pm — DEMOCRATS ABROAD GUATEMALA: Mark your calendar, the
Democratic Presidential Global Primary for U.S. citizens abroad. Contact John Chudy at 78324581 or [email protected]. Casa Convento Concepción, 4a calle O. #41, La Antigua.
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Carretera a El Salvador
Telephone: 6637-5763/64
Monday - friday 8:30 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
Carretera al Atlantico 0-80, z.17
Telefax: 2256-4564
Monday - Saturday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Calle Mariscal 18-40, z.11 across the
street from Pro-ciegos
Telephone: 2473-1941 / 2474-5194 Fax: 2474-5254
Monday - Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
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stations every day with my music and get
rejected. It was really difficult and I nearly gave up—that’s what the song Time is
about,” says Rosales.
But eventually he started to receive support from local artists, helping to propel his
music onto the radio.
Like most successful Guatemalan performers, Rosales funds his music through
another career. He works as a furniture designer during the week and spends his spare
time writing songs and trying to get the best
sound possible out of his equipment.
Having grown up listening to music in
English, Rosales says it was a natural decision
to sing in English, but t