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May 2011
Year 20, No. 3
= Semuc Champey Getaway
= Guatemala Golf Course Guide
= Mother’s Day Roses
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cover to cover
14 education
by Matt Bokor
Esperanza Juvenil
Preparing kids for success
13 shopping
by Anna-Claire Bevan
Where Food Meets Fashion
16 sacred animals &
exotic tropical plants
by Dr. Nicholas Hellmuth
Flowers in Mayan Art
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2,000 books and counting at Esperanza Juvenil
42 MOMENTS OF MINDFULNESS
by Dr. Karmen Guevara
Pump Those Muscles
17 travel
by Carla Berryhill
Semuc Champey Getaway
food
Menu Update Alert...
64 Monoloco
68 The Terrace
18 recreation
by J.B.
Golf Guatemala: a guide
76 BORDER CROSSING
David L. Jickling (1927-2011)
21 community service
by Matt Bokor
Peace Corps 50th Anniversary
100 - Kate Witt
100 - Oliver Cunningham
106 - Rose Ella Conklin
107 - Dennis Wheeler
84 Ask Elizabeth
by Elizabeth Bell
What’s that church museum?
88 travel
by Tanya Hughes
A Traveler’s Perspective
92 mother’s day
by Dwight Wayne Coop
The Power of Guatemalan Roses
120 sensuous guatemala
by Ken Veronda
Aquamarine
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World-class golf course in Guatemala
cover to cover
22 DATEBOOK
May guide to culture
and upcoming events
music
profile by Anna-Claire Bevan
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DJ Francis Dávila
SECTIONS
12 From the Publishers
36 Book Alert:
38 Shopping:
43 Health Services
49 Antigua Map
52 Vet Q & A
62 Community Service
WINGS 10 Year Celebration
87 Travel
108 Classifieds
112 Real Estate
118 Advertiser Index
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Semuc Champey by Freddy Murphy
www.freddymurphy.org
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services / shopping
dining
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services / shopping
dining
lodging
Lake Atitlán
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Monterrico / Pacific Coast
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Cobán
Tecpán
Semuc Champey
El Petén
Río Dulce
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FROM THE PUBLISHERS
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n the cover this month is yet
another stunningly beautiful
photo by Freddy Murphy, one
of our regular contributing photographers.
Semuc Champey is one of those special
places that Guatemala has an abundance
of, and the story of this getaway for a firsttime visitor starts on page 17.
On page 14 is an inspiring story of hope.
Rescued from violent homes or desperately
poor family settings, the students at Esperanza Juvenil receive above-par schooling,
nutritious meals and a solid chance for a
lifetime of success.
The Peace Corps just celebrated its 50th
anniversary, which is covered by Matt
Bokor on page 21. There are also four anecdotal stories from the ranks.
This month’s menu also includes Alerts
for two restaurants’ menu updates, and
coverage of a store that is a shopper’s paradise for the casual cook as well as the professional restaurateur.
Of course we haven’t forgotten that
special day for our beloved mothers (that
means you, MamaLue). Dwight Wayne
Coop delves into the cultivation of the
roses that we give to express our love.
There’s lots more fun stuff to see and do
if you keep flipping the pages. Here’s wishing you a great month of May.
—John & Terry Kovick Biskovich
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SHOPPING by Anna-Claire Bevan
photos: Johannes Blijdenstein
T
here was a time when food was
just food. Saucepans were saucepans, cutlery was cutlery and
kitchens were just … well … kitchens. But
things are changing.
Guatemala City’s popular household and
garden store House & Green is fast turning
local cocinas into catwalks where trashcans
and wooden spoons deserve their place on
the culinary runway.
Since its opening nearly 10 years ago, the
store has quickly become the place to shop
for trendy kitchen gadgets and fancy crockery, with restaurants across the country
stocking up on its stylish glassware and sleek
designs. But the appeal doesn’t stop there.
House & Green has built its reputation on
its ability to cater to all food fanatics—from
housewives to head chefs—blurring the
boundaries between professional institutions and home kitchens. Regular customers
even visit from as far away as Honduras and
El Salvador to purchase the latest in both
fashionable and practical cooking utensils.
“People come to House & Green for
brands, variety and prices,” says Administrator Beatriz de Castillo. “Some of the city’s
most important chefs shop here and recommend us to their students. Many of our
You can browse a huge inventory of professional
cookware, fancy crockery, utensils, restaurant
equipment and cool kitchen gadgets.
customers hope to have their own restaurant
someday, whereas others just enjoy cooking.”
It is hard to tell whether it’s because of the
influx of cooking programs on TV or because
of the wide range of culinary products now
available on supermarket shelves, but food
has become fashionable and ...continued on page 74
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EDUCATION by Matt Bokor
Students at work
in one of the three
computer labs
photos: César Tián
Esperanza
Juvenil
Innovative program rescues kids, prepares them for success
A
shoeshine boy until last fall, Gregorio wants to be a doctor when he
grows up. Thanks to an unlikely
encounter on the streets of Guatemala City,
he actually has a chance.
“I was going to school in the morning
but working, shining shoes, in the afternoons. I met a man whose shoes I would
shine. He got to know me. He started helping me—he got me better shoes and clothes.
One day he told me, ‘I want to give you a
scholarship to go to a really good school.’”
The generous businessman called Esperanza Juvenil to see if Gregorio could apply
for the innovative program. When Gregorio
was accepted, the man became a donor supporting Gregorio’s educational costs. Last
December, Gregorio, 13, was able to retire
his shoeshine box and now studies 50 hours
a week as one of the 110 students at Esperanza Juvenil in Guatemala City.
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“His client saw how bright Gregorio
was and how much potential he had,” said
Kristina Ostby de Barillas, Latin America
director for the school’s parent NGO, Boys
Hope Girls Hope. “He knew he shouldn’t
be shining shoes.”
Rescued from the streets, violent homes or
desperately poor family settings, the students
at Esperanza Juvenil receive above-par schooling, loving homes if needed, nutritious meals
and a solid chance for a lifetime of success.
“We work with kids who are motivated
and want to continue their education and
who have the hope of becoming a leader
when they grow up,” said Ostby, who grew
up in Palo Alto, Calif., and earned an MBA
at Stanford University. “We’re not looking
for geniuses, we’re looking for kids who can
grow and thrive in the right environment.”
Serving students from kindergarten
through university graduation, Esperanza
Juvenil has a three-story, state-of-the-art
School director Lucas Pinzón with Kristina Ostby
de Barillas, Latin America director for the school’s
parent NGO, Boys Hope Girls Hope.
Ex-shoeshine boy Gregorio now realizes his
dream of becoming a doctor is possible.
learning center with three computer labs
equipped with 44 networked computers;
a library with 2,000 books; spacious classrooms; and a roof-top recreation deck.
Through Esperanza Juvenil’s residential
program, 70 students live nearby in five wellsupervised group homes. In each home they
gather like family around a large, formal dinner table at mealtime, telling stories, sharing
problems, exchanging laughs. Forty other
students remain with their families in poor
barrios around the capital and attend school
each day. Esperanza Juvenil also has an apartment for the university students it serves.
Nearing collapse before a complete reorganization in late 2005, Esperanza Juvenil is
now a jewel among Boys Hope Girls Hope’s
18 other sites in Brazil, Peru, Mexico and the
United States. “Guatemala is one of the star
sites,” Ostby said. “We’ve done a lot in the
last five years that’s been unique. Others are
coming here to learn from what’s working.”
For example, chores and extracurricular
activities are a big part of the equation.
“The students get the best education, the
best access to medical care—but they have
to work hard,” Ostby said. “We don’t spoil
them, either. Most have one pair of shoes
and we’re not afraid to put duct tape around
the soles—anything we can do to make the
money go further.”
Showing off the spacious home she shares
with 11 other girls, Dayrin, 14, pointed out
the kitchen and pila. “We wash all of our
own clothes, and we help with cleaning and
cooking,” she said, attesting to the requirements beyond the school day.
The school and group homes have a
skilled, devoted staff of 25 Guatemalans.
Teachers have college degrees, exceeding
government requirements, and most pursue
professional certification ...continued on page 41
Roof-top recreation deck has plenty of sunshine
and excercise/play space.
Serving students from kindergarten through
university graduation, Esperanza Juvenil has
a three-story, state-of-the-art learning center.
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Sacred Animals and
Exotic Tropical Plants by Dr. Nicholas M. Hellmuth
Flor de Mayo
Flowers in Mayan Art
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lowers are part of Mayan decoration, outfits and rituals. Kings
wear flowers in the headdress. In
addition to being purely decorative, flowers have deep meaning in Mayan
religion and folklore.
Especially between the 3rd and 9th century
AD, perhaps a dozen different flower species
are depicted in Classic Mayan murals and in
art on funerary ceramics. For many years I
have worked on the ethno-botany of flowers sacred to the Maya and found in Mayan
paintings, especially on Mayan vases, bowls,
and plates. This article introduces the names
of the most commonly pictured flowers and
shows examples of the Flor de Mayo.
Flowers in the earliest art: San Bartolo
Mayan murals burst into the archaeological
record in the remarkable Preclassic murals
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of San Bartolo. The beautiful mural renderings of archaeological artist Heather Hurst
reveal complex symbolism. Karl Taube documents the iconography of “Flower Mountain.” Birds, mammals, reptiles and trees set
the stage for almost 1,000 years of plant and
animal symbolism in Mayan art of the Early
Classic and Late Classic periods.
Flowers related to the underwater world
The water lily flower is relatively well known
since it is pretty much the flower most frequently pictured in Classic Mayan art. During the 1970s and 1980s, I did extensive research on the symbolism of the white water
lily flower. My Ph.D. dissertation has abundant information and is readily available in
published form, Monster und Menschen in
der Maya Kunst. So in the present article I
would like to move to other flowers.
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TRAVEL by Carla Berryhill
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photos: Thor Janson
Semuc Champey
had heard of Semuc Champey and its
pools of turquoise water, but I had no
idea just how stunning this destination would really be.
My very dear friend, Richard, planned a
trip for me to the eastern side of Guatemala.
I had not done much traveling in Guatemala yet, so I was looking forward to a week
of exploring this beautiful country.
He took me to some absolutely incredible places such as Quiriguá, Río Dulce and
Lívingston ... but the biggest surprise was
Semuc Champey. And as Richard had wanted, it was a complete surprise—he wouldn’t
even allow me to do any internet research
or let anyone tell me about it. He wanted
to see my reaction as I entered the park and
saw it for the first time.
I’m glad he had me see it this way; it is
something I will never ever forget. I think
my jaw dropped to the ground when I saw
the pools of Semuc Champey!
We took an early morning shuttle from
Río Dulce to Lanquín that took six hours
because the route we took was nothing but
a dirt road, winding its way through the
mountains into Alta Verapaz. The farther
we went the more excited I got because the
scenery took my breath away—lush, green
mountains with small pueblos still untouched by tourism. I was in cacao and cardamom country—amazing to see. We drove
by homes where the children would run after the shuttle, giggling and pointing while
yelling “gringos” at the top of their lungs.
It was dark by the time we arrived at Lanquín and the lodge at Semuc Champey, so
unfortunately I had to wait one more night
to see what was in store. But I got the sense
it was something special. ...continued on page 104
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RECREATION by J.B.
Fuego Maya Golf Course is distinct in the world for its 4-volcano view. (photo above: ricky lopez / right: jb)
Of the estimated 55 million golfers in the world, it would be
a safe bet to say that a very small percentage of them would
consider Guatemala a golf destination. And yet, there are some
world-class golf courses here if you just know where to look.
La Reunion Golf Resort - Fuego Maya Golf Course
Come, Play, Stay
by Katherine McIntyre [email protected]
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t wasn’t golf I expected to find in Guatemala! It was antiquities, shopping and
adventure. But a nearly new, world-class
golf course surrounded by four volcanoes
just 17 kilometers from the UNESCO heritage city of La Antigua beckoned.
The drive from Antigua passes verdant
coffee plantations as well as small towns
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and auto repair shops. Then it was through
a heavy iron gate and up, up a twisting hill
to the perfectly groomed Fuego Maya Golf
Course. Opened in 2008 and designed by
the world-famous golf architect Pete Dye and
his son Perry, this former coffee plantation is
now a stunning course meandering down the
slope of Fuego, a smoldering volcano. Con-
GOLF
GUATEMALA
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sidered one of the best new golf courses in
the world, it is a “challenge” with a mystical
Mayan theme and features bentgrass greens
and fairways.
An iron incense burner wafts aromatic
fumes at the entrance to the lavish clubhouse. Your golf clubs are spirited away. They
reappear on golf carts with mandatory caddies to drive your carts, guide you through
the course and find your errant golf balls.
Taking the 19 months from the Mayan
calendar for a theme, each hole represents one
month. The 19th is Wayeb for the Mayans
five days of rest and contemplation—or the
19th hole for tired and thirsty golfers. And
those hungry golfers can refuel at a clubhouse
that spells luxury.
My round was on one of those rare gray
days in this land of eternal spring. Unfortunately, the four surrounding volcanoes were
shrouded in mist. But, I was assured, they
usually stand out against Guatemala’s brilliant
blue sky, and that playing golf when Fuego
volcano is spitting fire is an atypical golf experience. Impeccably groomed to the last tuft
of grass, its 72-par, 7,289-yard course curves
down the mountainside. Blind tee shots, water hazards, deep ravines, wild flowers, and on
good days views of the Pacific Ocean, provide
excitement and distraction. And as golf writer
Mike Bailley writes, “It is no pushover, with
blind spots and elevation changes.”
Guests can stay in one of 26 impeccably
decorated casitas, each with its own infinity
pool that appears to tip into the golf course.
Clubhouse dining spots have an unusual array of enticing plates not generally found on
golf club menus.
The 150 employees who work on the
golf course have not been forgotten. The
owners have provided a school for the their
children and health services. Local women
are making candles to be used at the hotel.
Eco projects include collecting rainwater
in decorative lagoons for watering the course,
using local trees in reforestation areas, preserving seeds of endangered species. A recycling project of trash and waste has started.
But nothing beats playing golf on this
mystical course surrounded by four volcanoes, one emitting smoke and fire.
Continued on page 38—
Five more Guatemalan golf courses
Contact: La Reunion, Antigua Golf Resort, Ruta Nacional CA 14, Km. 91.5,
Alotenango, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala Tel: +(502) 7873-1400 Website: www.antiguagolfresort.com
Pete Dye course; built in 2008; Guest policy Open; Driving range; Rental carts; Rental clubs; Caddies;
Teaching Pro available. Other facilities: clubhouse, spa, pro shop, restaurant, bar, hotel.
Each hole at La Reunion has its own unique, spectacular view. (photos: ricky lopez)
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COMMUNITY SERVICE by Matt Bokor
50 new
Peace Corps
volunteers
were sworn
in as part
of the
anniversary
celebration
F
Peace Corps volunteers honored
at 50th anniversary celebration
inishing two years as a Peace Corps volunteer in Totonicopán, Samra Brouk
summarized her experience in three
words: “challenging, surprising, satisfying.”
“It was probably the two hardest years of
my life but at no point did I think there was
anyplace else I should be,” said Brouk, 24,
a native of Rochester, N.Y., who plans to go
to law school upon returning to the U.S.
She was among some 500 volunteers,
former volunteers and members of host
families who gathered recently at the residence of U.S. Ambassador Stephen G. McFarland in Guatemala City to celebrate the
Peace Corps’ 50th anniversary.
“It’s made a huge difference,” McFarland
said after the ceremonies. “It’s made a difference on environmental levels, nutrition levels,
health levels. Some of the municipal work and
work with youth has been great, too.
“Both the volunteers and the U.S. have
benefited by people getting a different view
of the world and hands-on experience at affecting positive change at the local level,”
McFarland said.
In addition to the Guatemala Peace
Corps leadership and longtime employees,
special guests at the March 25 event included Peace Corps Chief of Staff Stacy Rhodes,
who told the audience, “You represent the
best of our country.”
The festivities included the swearing-in
of 50 new Peace Corps volunteers, including Michael Lohmuller, 23, a recent Boston
College graduate from Iowa who will serve in
Baja Verapaz. “I’m excited, I’m ready to get
started,” he said. “Training was a good learning experience, but I’m ready to get out there.”
Also in late March, volunteers in neighboring El Salvador were treated to a visit by
President Barack Obama, ...continued on page 32
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MAY Guide to culture & upcoming events
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Sun., 6 Fri., 7 Sat., 8 Sun., 6pm — MUSIC: 2nd Annual Festival de Música Andina. Nine Andean bands playing throughout the week (see page 25 for group names
and dates) with a big finale concert on May 8
(4pm at the Cooperación Española). La Peña
de Sol Latino (tel: 7882-4468), La Antigua.
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Tues., through June 18, 10am-5pm
— ART: AquaFlora, watercolors and
Sumi-e paintings of landscapes and orchids
from Guatemala by artist Susan Marie Tabush. Q20/Q15 students with carnet. Casa
Mima (tel: 2253-4020), 8a av. 14-12, z. 1,
Guatemala City.
Compiled by Mercedes Mejicanos
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Wed., through Sun., 15 — ART:
Politípicos, as part of Déjà Vu Festival.
Galería de Arte de la Alianza Francesa, 5a
calle 10-55, z. 13, Finca La Aurora, Guatemala City.
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Wed., through Tues., 31 — FESTIVAL: Déjà Vu, Los Politípicos, II Advertising Festival, organized by Alianza Francesa and AGPG (Asociación General de
Publicistas de Guatemala). Galería de Arte
de la Alianza Francesa, 5a calle 10-55, z. 13,
Finca La Aurora, Guatemala City.
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Wed., through Tues., 31 — ART:
Within the Paiz Festival, presenting Su
Círculo, works by well-known artist Carlos Valenti. Donation Q30/Q10 children.
Museo Ixchel (tel: 2361-8081), Centro
Cultural UFM, 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City.
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Tues., through Sat., 7, 10am-5pm —
ORCHID EXHIBITION: The most
beautiful natural orchids displayed. Q20/
Q15 students w/ carnet. Casa Mima (tel:
2253-4020), Guatemala City.
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Wed., 6:30-10:30pm — ART: Within
the Paiz Festival, the inauguration of
Una Vida de Sentimiento y Pasión by artist Carlos Valenti, directed by Guillermo
Monsanto. Q125 (inauguration, theater
and cocktail); Q200 (inauguration, cocktail, guided visit); May 5th, conferences,
closing concert and parking. Museo Ixchel
(tel: 2361-8081), Centro Cultural UFM, 6a
calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City.
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Thurs., 10am — BAZAAR & CONFERENCE: Handicrafts for sale and
conference by Dra. Silvia Herrera, analysis
of selected works by Carlos Valenti. Donation Q100, includes parking. Museo Ixchel
(tel: 2361-8081), Centro Cultural UFM, 6a
calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City.
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Sat., 11am — ART: Seres de Luz, sacred
art, oil paintings by Aracelly Alzamora.
Exposition open all month. Colegio Mayor
de Santo Tomás de Aquino, 1a av. norte
#23, La Antigua.
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Sat., through June 6 — ART: Paraíso
Terrenal, exhibition of the latest landscapes by Guatemalan artist Sergio Alvarado, who grew up in the Highlands. His
exhibit of more than 30 works depict everyday life in the countryside. La Antigua
Galería de Arte (tel: 7832-2124), 4a calle
oriente #15, La Antigua.
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Sun., 2pm — MUSIC: Por una Cultura de Paz, Andean music festival featuring many artists, including Sol Latino,
Kusi Llajta, Shekinah, Raíz, Artesanos del
Viento, Agrupación Ars and Kusi Llajta.
Cooperación Española, Atrium (tel: 79323838), 6a av. norte between 3a and 4a calle
poniente, La Antigua.
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Sat., through May 14 — ART:
Corazón sin Coraza, paintings by Lucía
Morán Giracca. El Attico, Salón del Coleccionista (tel: 2368-0853) 4a av. 15-45, z. 14,
Guatemala City.
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Sat., 11am — (Spanish) CUENTACUENTO Y PINTACARITAS:
Desde los Árboles, historia de fantasía y humor que narra las peripecias de Lorax, el espíritu del bosque en su encuentro con el ser
humano. Cooperación Española (tel: 79323838), 6a av norte between 3a and 4a calle
poniente, La Antigua.
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Tues., 5:30pm — TALK: The KIDS
Restaurant is the only restaurant
completely run by kids (under supervision).
Learn about this unique program in which
kids go to the market and prepare and serve
a meal with profits saved for the future. Donation Q25. Rainbow Café (tel: 7832-1919),
7a av. sur #8, La Antigua.
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Tues. — MOTHER’S DAY. Celebrated throughout Guatemala with
special activities.
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Tues. — MOTHER’S DAY DESSERT: Buy dinner for your mom and
she’ll be treated to a free dessert. La Peña de
Sol Latino (tel: 7882-4468), 5a calle poniente #15-C, La Antigua.
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Thurs., 4pm — BENEFIT DANCE:
The Niños de San Antonio Aguas Calientes dance and play the marimba, flutes and
bombas. Donations benefit educational pursuits. Free. La Peña de Sol Latino (tel: 78824468), 5a calle poniente #15-C, La Antigua.
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Thurs., through Sun., 15th-Thurs.,Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm & 19 Thurs.,
through Sun., 22-Thurs.,-Sat., 8pm; Sun.,
5pm — (Spanish) THEATER: Rabbit Hole,
written by U.S. playwright David LindsayAbaire, who received the Pulitzer Prize for his
play in 2007. Presented by GuatGuy Productions, produced by Luis Fernando Midence
and Alejandro “Toté” Ponce and directed
by Luis Fernando Midence. Performed in
Spanish; recommended for adult audiences
because of language, situations. Tickets Q70
available at www.todoticket.com. Teatro de
Bellas Artes, Avenida Elena 14-75, z. 1, Guatemala City.
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Sat., 9-11am — MUSIC: Tres Voces
para Una Danza, by group Momentum. Artecentro Graciela Andrade de Paiz,
9a calle 8-54, z. 1, Guatemala City.
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Tues., 5:30pm — (English) TALK/
DANCE: Mayan dances by indigenous children from Nuevo Amanecer, K’a
k’a’ Saqarik — Nuevo Amenecer or New
Dawn, a charity dedicated to helping more
than 30 indigenous children in San Andrés
Itzapa. Donation Q25. Rainbow Café (tel:
7832-1919), 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua.
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Wed., 2pm — CULTURAL
EVENT: A glimpse at indigenous
culture, a Maya sacerdote (priest) performs
an authentic ceremony/ritual. Free. La Peña
de Sol Latino (tel: 7882-4468), 5a calle poniente #15-C, La Antigua.
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Wed., 9am-8pm — EVENT: International Day of the Museums. Guided
tour throughout the museum from 3-6pm.
Museo Popol Vuh (tel: 2338-7836), 6a calle
final, z. 10, Guatemala City.
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Thurs, 6:30pm — (Spanish) CONFERENCIA: El Calendario Maya y el
Verdadero Significado del Año 2012, dictada
por Bruce Love. Museo Popol Vuh, 2do nivel, salón de convenciones (tel: 2338-7836),
6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City.
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Thurs., through Sun., 22 – (Spanish) THEATER: Rabbit Hole, (see
listing Thurs., 12th) Teatro de Bellas
Artes, Avenida Elena 14-75, z. 1, Guatemala City.
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Fri., 10am-6pm, 21 Sat., 9am-2pm
— FLOWER EXHIBITION: Exposición de Primavera by Club Jardín de Guatemala. Donation Q30/Q15 children. Casa
Popenoe, 6a calle oriente #16, 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. Donations benefit educational pursuits. Free. La Peña de Sol
Latino (tel: 7882-4468), 5a calle poniente
#15-C, La Antigua.
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The oldest Guatemalan Art Gallery.
Featuring more than 100 artists.
*NEW ADDRESS: Plaza Obelisco 16 calle 1-01, zona 10
Tels: 2367-3266, 5779-0000 [email protected]
Primitive - Contemporary
Guatemalan Art
Gallery & Museum
Intellectual property has the shelf life
of a banana. —Bill Gates
4a calle oriente #10
Interior Casa Antigua, El Jaulón
La Antigua Guatemala
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Sat., through June 18 — ART:
Drawings by well-known artist
Ramón Ávila. El Attico (tel: 2368-0853), 4a
av. 15-45, z. 14, Guatemala City.
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La Cueva de Panza Verde
tel: 7832-2925 5a av. sur #19, La Antigua
Mondays — New Orleans Blues with
Nelson Lunding.
Wednesdays — Classic Jazz Trio.
Thursdays — Buena Vista de Corazón,
Cuban Jazz by Ignacio.
Fridays — Latin Trio.
Saturdays — Julio & César, Guitar Duo.
Nightly cover: Q35
La Peña de Sol Latino
tel: 7882-4468 5a calle poniente #15-C, La Antigua
Rainbow Café
tel: 7832-1919 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua
Mondays — 7:30pm: Don Ramiro will
serenade you with some beautiful Latin folk
music. Free.
Tuesdays & Fridays — 7:30pm: Sergio, reggae music.
Wednesdays — 7:30pm: Open Mike Night
hosted by Juan-Jo and friends. A complimentary drink for all performers. Free.
Thursdays — 7:30pm: Güicho will astound
you with his guitar skills and improvisation
of Latino and pop classics.
Mondays — 7-10pm: The magic guitar of
Carlos Trujillo, Latin Jazz/Salsa, with Bill on
Congas. Free.
Saturdays — 7:30pm: At.One.Ment. Come
and listen to Luke and his band. You cannot
miss it. Enjoy a few drinks and relax to some
classics.
Tuesdays — 7-10pm: Ramiro plays Trova
Cubana, with Bill on Congas. Free.
Sundays — 7:30pm: La Raiz: Luis, Juan-Jo
& Choko, great improvised classics. Free.
Wednesdays thru Sundays — 7-10pm: Sol
Latino plays Andean music (pan flutes). Free.
Sundays — 12:30-3pm: Ramiro plays Trova
Cubana, with Bill on congas. Free.
May 1, 6, 7, 8 — 2nd Annual Andean Music
Festival with 9 bands on stage at La Peña.
(See page 25 for band names and dates)
Gaia Restaurante
tel: 7832-3670 Calle del Arco #35-A, La Antigua
Thursdays — 7pm: Live music.
Fridays and Saturdays — Belly dancing.
Throughout the week — Jorge Herrera plays
international music on the accordion.
Wednesdays, 8pm:
Como Como
(6a calle pon. #6)
Saturdays, 8pm:
La Antigua Vineria
(5a av sur #34)
Sundays, 2pm:
Café Opera
(6a av norte #17)
Sundays, 7pm & Tuesdays, 8pm:
Café Flor (4a av sur #1)
CHECK DATEBOOK CALENDAR LISTINGS FOR MORE CONCERTS AND SPECIAL MUSICAL EVENTS
M usic
Ocelot
tel: 5658-9028 4a avenida norte #3, La Antigua
Thursdays — 9pm: Mike & Moriah, Piano &
Vocals.
Fridays — 7-9pm: Ron Fortin Saxophone;
9:30-11:30pm: Nelson Lunding New Orleans
Piano.
Saturdays — 9:30pm: Mercedes, Guitar
Blues/Rock/Folk.
Pub Quiz hosted by Brendan Byrne; Sundays at 6:30pm
Las Palmas
tel: 7832-9734 6a av. norte #14, La Antigua
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.
Wednesdays, 8:00pm —
Bossa, soft rock and blues
Saturdays — Los Vagabundos, hot rhythms in
a fusion of Rumba, Flamenco and Guatemalan
traditional elements.
Saturdays, 8:00pm —
American folk music
Sundays — Latin Ensemble.
Trova Jazz
Sundays — Noon: Sundays are for relaxing,
and Angie Angie is the perfect place to do
so while enjoying a real Texas ribs barbecue
with live music in an open-air garden. 1a av.
sur #11A, La Antigua.
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.
If your bar or restaurant has live music on a regular
schedule, send info to: [email protected]
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 —
Guest musicians.
www.
trovajazz.com
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Sun., 11am — MUSICAL PERFORMANCE: Within the Mosiaco
Cultural, From Here and There, a collection
of music (Italy and Guatemala) from the
17th through the 21st centuries (Vivaldi,
Castellanos, J. Orellana, P. Alvarado), performed by Cuarteto Contemporáneo. Q100,
info. and reservations: ArteAntiqua project,
[email protected] (Pre-sale tickets,
tiendas De Museo or 1 hour before the concert.) Hotel Museo Centro de Convenciones, Casa Santo Domingo, La Antigua.
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Sat., 11am — (Spanish) CUENTACUENTO: Cuentos Guatemaltecos, en el mes de mayo los más pequeños y sus familias podrán disfrutar de una
sesión de cuenta cuentos guatemaltecos.
Cooperación Española (tel: 7932-3838), 6a
av. norte between 3a and 4a calle poniente,
La Antigua.
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Sat., 9:30am — (Spanish) WORKSHOP: Día Nacional del Popol Vuh.
Tour y taller sobre el Popol Vuh para niños
de 8 a 13 años. Q20. Museo Popol Vuh,
terraza 2do. nivel, Guatemala City.
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Mon., 5:30pm — (English) FILM:
Democrats Abroad Guatemala Film
Series 2011, Inside Job (The Global Financial Mess - How We Got There and What
Now?). Donation Q30. Casa Convento
Concepción, 4a calle oriente #41, La Antigua.
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Tues., 5:30pm — (English) TALK:
Los Patojos: Forming Leaders for
Guatemala. A representative talks about
problems affecting young people in Jocotenango and how this NGO helps. Donation
Q25. Rainbow Café (tel: 7832-1919), 7a av.
sur #8, La Antigua.
Tues., 5:30 pm — (English) TALK:
Transitions is an organization that
helps disabled people throughout Guatemala. Services include a custom-wheelchair
manufacturing and training facility, a clinic
for prosthetics and orthotics, a graphic design and offset printing business and a special education program. Donation Q25.
Rainbow Café (tel: 7832-1919), La Antigua.
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Tues., 7:30pm — MUSIC: Closing
of Carlos Valenti, Su Círculo with
a 20th century music concert by Cuarteto
Contemporáneo, directed by Paulo Alvarado. Museo Ixchel (tel: 2361-8081), Centro
Cultural UFM, 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City.
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Wed., 9am — (Spanish) CONFERENCIA: Ambigüedad sexual
en figurillas prehispánicas de la Costa Sur
de Guatemala, por Víctor Castillo. Adultos
Q30/Q15 estudiantes con carnet. Museo
Popol Vuh (tel: 2338-7836), 1er. Nivel,
Salón CS-103, Guatemala City.
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Programa de Teatro Comunitario
Please submit your DATEBOOK entry for the JUNE,
2011 edition of the REVUE by Tuesday, May 10
datebook
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
DATEBOOK HIGHLIGHT
PROGRAMA DE TEATRO COMUNITARIO (Spanish): El mes pasado la Cooperación Española inició la gira del grupo de teatro comunitario Ralk Wa´l Junalpu (Hijos
de Hunahpú), con la obra Ri Nutinamit Chuqa´rin (Mi pueblo y yo), fruto del programa
de teatro comunitario que el CFCE implantó el pasado año por primera vez en Santa
María de Jesús. Esta obra estará realizando diferentes funciones por el departamento
de Sacatepéquez y supone el inicio de nuestro segundo programa de teatro comunitario, que iniciará el próximo mes de junio en diferentes comunidades del departamento.
Sábado 14, 6pm — Escuela Francisco Marroquín, San Juan del Obispo; Domingo
15, 11am — Escuela Luis Mena de Antigua Guatemala; Sábado 21, 6pm — Auditorio municipal de Sumpango; Viernes 21, 6pm — Salón parroquial de Santa María de
Jesús. Entrada libre hasta completar aforo.
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THROUGHOUT THE MONTH
PHOTOGRAPHY — Somos Parte de tu
Mirada, with the participation of Club
Fotográfico de Guatemala. Museo Popol
Vuh (tel: 2338-7836) 6a calle final, z. 10,
Guatemala City.
Open through Mon., 9 — ART: As part
of the Paiz Festival Retrográfica, exposition
by artist Isabel Ruiz. Artecentro Graciela
Andrade de Paiz, 9a calle 8-54, z. 1, Guatemala City.
Open through Thurs.,
12 — ART: As part
of the Paiz Festival,
El Universo de Carlos
Mérida. Free guided visits on Mondays. Donation Q40. Paseo de Los
Museos, Hotel Museo
Casa Santo Domingo,
La Antigua.
Open through June 6 — ART: Continues exhibition of collected works. Mesón
Panza Verde (tel: 7832-2925), 5a av. sur #19,
La Antigua.
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ednesdays, 3:30-5:30pm — WORKSHOP: Chinese painting, every week a
different class. Artecentro Graciela Andrade
de Paiz, 9a calle 8-54, z. 1, Guatemala City.
BIRD WATCHING: Come and see over
200 egrets return to their home tree for the
night. 5:15, SHARP! The birds are never
late! La Peña de Sol Latino Restaurante, 5a
calle poniente #15-C, La Antigua.
DATEBOOK continues on page 34
PHOTO CONTEST Photographers of all levels are invited to submit their work (color
or B&W) with the theme Fiestas Patronales de Guatemala (Municipal Fairs of Guatemala). The best
12 photos will appear in Museo Ixchel’s 2013 calendar. Deadline Oct. 3, 2011. For more information
visit Museo Ixchel Galerías in Facebook. Museo Ixchel (tel: 2361-8081), 6a calle final, z. 10, Centro
Cultural UFM, Guatemala City.
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Peace Corps celebration
cont. from page 21
who was on the final leg of a three-nation,
Latin America trip. The president and Peace
Corps Director Aaron S. Williams met with
a group of volunteers at the U.S. ambassador’s residence in San Salvador.
Established by President John F. Kennedy on March 1, 1961, the Peace Corps
dispatched its first contingent of volunteers
to El Salvador in 1962 and to Guatemala
in 1963. Since then, some 2,100 volunteers
have served in El Salvador, including about
150 today, and 4,800 volunteers have served
in Guatemala, including about 200 today.
Volunteers in Central America work in
the areas of community organization and
economic development, rural health and
sanitation, sustainable agriculture, agroforestry and environmental education, and
youth development.
Historically, more than 200,000 Americans have served with the Peace Corps to
promote a better understanding between
U.S. citizens and the people of 139 host
countries. Today, 8,655 volunteers are
working in 77 countries.
You can also read four Peace Corps golden
anniversary vignettes on pages 100, 106 and 107.
For more information
visit www.peacecorps.gov
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uesdays, 6pm — (English) SLIDE
SHOW: Antigua Behind the Walls with
Elizabeth Bell. No slide show on 24th and
31st. Q30 benefits educational programs.
El Sitio (tel: 7832-3037), 5a calle poniente
#15, La Antigua.
S
aturdays, 4pm — (Spanish) CINE INFANTIL: Todos los sábados una película infantil diferente. Cooperación Española
(tel: 7932-3838), 6a av. norte between 3a
and 4a calle poniente, La Antigua.
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ednesdays, 6-8pm — (Spanish)
EVENT: Noches de Tertulia. Cada
noche un tema y 5 personas invitadas diferentes, moderador Dr. Anibal Chajón. Los
temas serán los siguientes: 4 de mayo: Época
de la revolución del 44; 11 de mayo: Cambios de la ciudad; 18 de mayo: Cambios en la
tecnología; 25 de mayo: Historias de barrios.
Q30/Q15 estudiantes con carnet, incluye
visita al museo. Museo Popol Vuh (tel: 23387836), 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City.
pen through June 30, ART: Esa Historia a la Vuelta de la Esquina, with works by
numerous talented, well-known photographers and several installations, all of which
reflect Guatemala’s recent history. Cooperación Española (tel: 7932-3838), 6a av. norte
between 3a and 4a calle poniente, La Antigua.
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Mayan Golf Club
ecognized as the oldest golfing society in Central America, the Pamplona Golf Association (as it was then known) was established in 1918. First situated in the La Paz
district of Guatemala City, it was moved to La Chacara and finally, in 1962, relocated to
its present location between San Miguel Petapa and Villa Nueva.
Contact: Mayan Golf Club, Finca El Zarzal, Villa Nueva, Guatemala
Tel: +(502) 6631-0045 Website: mayangolfclub.com
18 holes; Guest policy Open; Driving range; Rental carts; Rental clubs; Caddies; Teaching Pro available.
Other facilities: swimming pool, bowling alley, tennis courts, sauna, restaurant, bar.
With two of its holes on the cliffs overlooking Lake Amatitlán, and with views of volcanoes Pacaya and
Agua, the Mayan Golf Club is a beautiful and challenging course.
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Altavista Golf & Tennis Club
onsidered one of the more challenging courses in Guatemala, it is just down the road
from Hacienda Nueva Country Club. This 18-hole course was designed by the Black
Knight Design Company. There are 74 sand traps, two water traps and a route defined
by 1,800 trees of varying species, adding a nice alpine touch to the mountain views. The
clubhouse includes an elegant restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. ...continued on page 40
Contact: Altavista Golf & Tennis Club, Km 27.5 Ruta Nacional 18, San José Pinula, Guatemala
Tel: +(502) 6641-5057 Website: altavistagolf.com.gt
18 holes; built 1991; Guest policy Open; Driving range; Rental carts; Rental clubs; Caddies. Other facilities: swimming pool, racquet ball/squash courts, tennis courts, gym, lockers, sauna, restaurant, bar.
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Hacienda Nueva Country Club
his 7,100-yard course is just outside Guatemala City near the Carretera a El Salvador
and set on the beautiful grounds of a 16th-century Jesuit monastery. There is still
a small chapel with original artwork. Facilities include nine tennis courts, two squash
courts, tennis and pro shops, and a swimming pool that has won international design
awards. The clubhouse has three dining areas, including a poolside snack bar.
The course is player friendly, with some challenging elements for the more advanced
golfers. Bunkering may be sparse, but the difficulty lies within their strategic placement
around the greens. The greens are known for being consistently immaculate.
Contact: Hacienda Nueva Country Club, Km 25 Ruta Nacional 18, San José Pinula, Guatemala
Tel: +(502) 6628-1000 Website: haciendanueva.com
18 holes; built 1996; Guest policy Admittance only with previous authorization (or with member);
Driving range; Rental carts; Rental clubs; Caddies; Pro available. Other facilities: swimming pool, squash
courts, tennis courts, banquet rooms, sauna, restaurant, bar.
Guatemala Country Club
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his “old-school” course has been around so long that Guatemala City has grown up
around it. It is hiding in plain sight just a couple of blocks off of Roosevelt near the
Trebol. Open only to members and their guests, there are not many elevation changes on
this course but it sports some long par threes and greens with hard-to-read breaks. Fortunately, the caddies know their job so you just have to hit where they tell you.
The clubhouse restaurant is an homage to the 1950s executive men’s lounge featuring
mostly wood and leather. The plate-glass windows overlooking the 9th and 18th greens allow
you to enjoy your meal while watching your fellow golfers pursue their perfect game.
Contact: Guatemala Country Club, 30 avenida final, zona 11, Guatemala
Tel: +(502) 2434-6193 Website: none
18 holes; built 1928; Guest policy Only members and their guests; Driving range; Caddies.
Other facilities: swimming pool, squash courts, tennis courts, restaurant, bar.
A
San Isidro Country Club
s private as it is spectacular, this is a newer addition to the courses in Guatemala. If you
know someone who is a member and they invite you to play with them, don’t hesitate.
There are well-designed signature holes with some views overlooking downtown Guatemala
City and some with volcano views. Fun to play but watch out for the fast greens.
Contact: San Isidro Country Club, Finca San Isidro, Santa Sofía, zona 16, Guatemala
Tel: +(502) 2364-2424 Website: clubsanisidrogt.com
18 holes; Guest policy Private; Driving range; Caddies. Other facilities: squash courts, tennis courts,
gym, restaurants, banquet rooms.
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Lodging « Guatemala city
Newly-opened Hotel
at Aurora Airport Area
Tel: (502) 2261-2766
Cel: 4365-8583
Esperanza Juvenil
1 min from Airport FREE Shuttle
All rooms with private bath
SINGLE $35 p/p
DOUBLE $25 p/p
TRIPLE $20 p/p
7a av. “A” 17-17, z. 13 Aurora 1
www.hotelcasasantorini.com
credit cards
accepted
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beyond the university. “Our teachers are lifelong learners,” Ostby said.
Students at Esperanza Juvenil spend 2.5 times longer in class per week than they would
at public schools. Given the extended school day, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m.
to noon on Saturdays, and year-round schooling, Gregorio will finish both fifth and sixth
grades this year. The school day includes the academic curriculum as well as sports, dance,
music, English, computers and other extracurriculars.
After working seven years on the streets of the capital, Gregorio is unfazed by the challenges of education and the added requirements of Esperanza Juvenil.
“I like to work hard and study,” Gregorio said. “When I came here I was very happy
because I’ve never seen a school like this … I want to go to university and become a doctor
because I like science a lot.”
Whether they’re from a capital slum or a remote village in Quiché, all students share a
thirst for knowledge and a willingness to learn and work.
You see it in their eyes: bright, curious, hopeful. It’s what the Guatemala City businessman saw as young Gregorio dutifully shined his shoes.
A complete sponsorship is $3,000 per year; partial scholarships (education, food, housing)
are also available. For more information or to donate, visit www.esperanzajuvenil.org
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Moments of
Mindfulness
by Dr. Karmen Guevara
holistic psychotherapist
T
here is a human tendency to plug
into that part of our nature that
gravitates toward a groove and
settles comfortably into it. Movement and
growth come from surprises, serendipitous
encounters, a nudge or even a hard shove.
These moments, however small, are important, for they remind us that we always have
the power of choice. The real challenge is not
to dig in our heels and widen the groove!
This electric shock treatment is especially vital to the muscles that lie within
the core human dimensions—the physical,
emotional, mental and spiritual. Even with
regular exercise our body muscles need to be
continuously surprised with new routines.
In the emotional realm, jolts are created
by asking the tough questions like, “Where
do I need to grow?” and “What am I still
holding onto?” Or, through daring to feel
more deeply by freeing up space in the heart.
The brain can go soft, too. New neural pathways can be created and old ones
strengthened by working the brain muscle
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with intellectual challenges like learning
a new language or subject matter. But remember Einstein’s warning, “We should
take care not to make the intellect our god;
it has, of course, powerful muscles, but no
personality.”
The mind is a bit different—it needs to
be underworked and the “fasting” muscle
is especially important. Regular “mind
fasts”—catching negative thoughts or
those that dwell in the past or future—for
an entire day will certainly work different
mental muscles!
Spiritual muscles also require work for
there to be movement and growth. Even
with dedicated meditation, it’s sometimes
necessary to seek out different muscle
groups. By contemplating questions like
“How can I deepen my practice?” and
“What can I do to get closer to the essence
of who I am?” or going on a retreat can
awaken muscle energy.
Finally, remember those muscles around
the mouth and smile, smile, smile!
health services
► Prescription Glasses
► Optical Services
► Contact Lenses
► Eye Diseases Treatment
► Eye Surgery
► Certified Botox®
English Spoken
Dra. Paulina Castejón
M.D. Ophthalmology
Avenida El Desengaño #33, La Antigua
Tel:7882-4281 & 7823-3000 ~ [email protected]
Family Psychotherapy Alternative Therapies and Clinical Psychology
 Licensed psychologist specialized in the treatment of trauma with children and adults (USAC/UMG)
 Certified traumatologist (by the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology USA)
 Certified EMDR (EMDR-IBA)
 Clinical Hypnosis and homeopathy medicine
 Certified Equinotheraphy for the disabled (Asociación Mexicana de Equitación Terapéutica)
 Alternative pharmacy on site (herbal and homeopathic)
6a av norte No. 39, La Antigua Guatemala, Tel. 5143-0674 ~ English Spoken
If a girl looks swell when she meets you, who gives
a damn if she’s late? Nobody. —J.D. Salinger
Woman begins by resisting a man’s advances
and ends by blocking his retreat. —Oscar Wilde
C V GG Dr. José R. Golcher
OPERATING ROOM, CLINICS
 OPTICAL INFIRMARY
Specialized Aesthetic-function
Ophthalmologists
English Spoken Adults & Children
N B
Anterior Segment, Cataract
and Refractive Surgeon
Dra. Dalia de Golcher
Retina, Vitreous &
Aesthetic Medicine Surgeon
4a av. sur final #1
Telfax: 7832-6554
www.centrovisualgyg.com
6a calle poniente #50-A • Telfax: 7832-8105
Open: Monday - Saturday 8am - 7pm
Happy Mother’s Day
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Can you imagine a world without men? No crime
and lots of happy, fat women. —Nicole Hollander
Rodolfo Laparra, M.D.
Harmonize
Mind-Body-Spirit
Ophthalmologist
Holistic Psychotherapy
Psycho-Emotional Balancing
with Traditional Acupuncture
CLÍNICA y ÓPTICA SANTA LUCÍA
High Quality Optical Services
www.karmenguevaratherapy.com
Tels: 7832-5678, 5018-3136 [email protected]
Revue Mobile Online
Bu s i n e s s D i re c t o r y
Mon-Fri 9am-1pm & 2-7pm (Sat: 9-6)
5a calle poniente No. 28, La Antigua
TEL: 7832-7945 English spoken
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with no imagination. —Marcel Proust
health services
Calzada Santa Lucia Sur #7
Antigua
HOUSE OF HEALTH
Jorge E. De la Cruz DDS, P.C.
Emergency Service from 7:00am to 7:00pm
Eastman Dental Center | Univ. of Rochester N.Y.
Laser Bleaching
Implants
Custom dentures
Cosmetic dentistry
Crowns and bridges
Root canals
(502) 7832-0125
3a avenida norte # 11A
La Antigua Guatemala
Medical Clinics & Diagnostics
(502) 2261-6875
Blvrd. Los Próceres 18 calle,
24-69 zona 10, Torre 1 Of. 10-07
Empresarial Zona Pradera
w w w . c l i n i c a s d e l a c r u z . c o m
Private Hospital with
Specialists taking
care of your health!
24-hour
Emergency Service
Medical Missions during April, May & June! Contact us!
4a avenida 2-18, zona 2, Chimaltenango Tel: 5299-5549
Fax: 7839-9808 [email protected]
all credit cards
• General Medicine • Videoendoscopy • Gastroenterology
• Videocolonoscopy • Electrocardiogram • Gynecology
• Cardiology • General Surgery • Traumatology • Weight Clinic
• Urology • Laparoscopic Videosurgery • Clinic Laboratory
• Endodontic Therapy (root canal treatment)
General Medicine • Pediatric
OB/GYN • Mammogram • Ultrasound
X-Rays • Densitometry • Lab
Tels: 7832-3122, 7832-5789
We accept major credit cards
PLASTIC SURGERY
Dr. Milton Solis, Plastic Surgeon
Breast Enhancement or Reduction
Liposuction / Face Lift
Rhinoplasty / Aesthetic
Surgery in General
Appointments: 5511-4163
Blvd. Vista Hermosa 25-19
Multimédica Of. #1101, Z.15
www.doctormiltonsolis.com
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Hospital Privado Hermano Pedro
WE ACCEPT WORLD WIDE MEDICAL INSURANCE!
a Medicine and General Surgery
a Pediatrics
a Maternity & Gynecology
aTraumatology, Orthopedics & Arthroscopy
a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
a Laparoscopic Videosurgery
a Otorhinolaryngology
a Urology
a Clinic Laboratory
a Pharmacy
a Videoendoscopy
a Videocolonoscopy
a X-rays
a Electrocardiogram
a Ultrasound
a Electroencephalogram
[email protected] - www.hospitalhermanopedro.net
a Osseous Densitometry
a Computerized Axial Tomography
a Mammography
a Ambulance Service
24-hour Emergency Service
Av. de La Recolección #4, La Antigua
(in front of the bus station) Tels: 7832-0420,
7832-1197, 7832-1190, Fax: 7832-8752
Our goal is to serve our patients with the best possible dental care in a friendly atmosphere.
AESTHETICS - FUNCTION - COMFORT Wireless Internet available for our patients
We handle all dental specialties including: DENTAL IMPLANTS & PORCELAIN CROWNS
Spanish/English spoken
2a avenida norte #3, La Antigua Guatemala
Tel: 7832-0275 ~ Hours: Mon-Fri 8-12 & 2:30-6:30
Dr. Gerardo Bran Quintana CCC
Acne, Allergies, Skin Spots, Vitiligo, Psoriasis, Wrinkles,
(Botox, Skin filler), Diseases of Nails and Mucous Membrane,
Fungus, Virus, Cyst, Cancer, Peeling, Hair Transplant,
Liposculpture, Underarm Sweat, Hands,
Sexually Transmitted Disease
Tels: 2269-7120/21/22
6 Av. 6-63 z. 10 Edif. Sixtino I, Niv. 12 of. 8, Guatemala
ALVARO ARGUETA M.D.
Phsychiatry-Cornell University
Adult Psychotherapy
and geriatrics
by appointment only
Call 5143-0674 or 4095-7255
6a av. norte #39,
La Antigua Guatemala
Dra. Claudia Bethancourt Sánchez
Psychiatry / Sexology
Treatment for depression, anxiety,
sleep disorders, addictions
Av. de la Recolección #4, Hospital Hermano Pedro,
La Antigua Tel: 7832-1190 EMERGENCY: 5417-5796
There are three things men can do with women:
love them, suffer for them, or turn them
into literature. —Stephen Stills
R Just tell ‘em, “lo vi en la revista REVUE”
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health services
Pediatrician Dra. Carmen Leticia Hernández F.
Pediatric & General Surgeon Dr. J. Roberto
Hernández-Pineda (Children’s Hospital, Philadelphia, PA., U.S.A.)
English spoken. 24 hour emergency assistance
Mon-Fri 10am-1pm & 4pm-7pm Sat 9am-1pm
Edificio Broceta 11 calle 1-25, zona 1, Guatemala City
Tels: 2221-2195 /96, 5899-4340, 5412-7994 Home: 2434-6647
Delia Orellana
ACUPUNCTURIST
NANHGRA KINESI-THERAPHY
[email protected]
Cel: 5874-7749 La Antigua
DENTAL CLINIC
Dra. Lotty Marie Meza Rezzio
Cirujana Dentista UFM
Monday - Friday 8am-12pm & 2-6pm
Saturday 8am to 12pm
5a calle poniente final #27B, La Antigua
Tel: 7821-5741 Email: [email protected]
Dr. Manuel Antonio Samayoa
DERMATOLOGIST
Member, American Academy of Dermatology. Specialist
in Allergic Reactions, Skin Diseases and Skin Cancer.
Cryotherapy. Cosmetic Dermatology. Chemical Peeling.
Mon-Fri 10am-2pm & 3pm-7pm, Wed 10am-2pm,
Sat 8:30-noon Tel:5306-5610 3a Calle P. #13 Antigua
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colibrí
Fine Textiles
& Home Decor
Daily 9am-6pm 4a calle oriente #3-B, La Antigua
Tel: 7832-5028 [email protected]
Mixed Ratings
I was meeting a friend in a bar and as I went in,
I noticed two pretty girls looking at me.
“Nine,” I heard one whisper as I passed.
Feeling pleased with myself, I swaggered over to
my buddy and told him a girl had just rated me a
nine out of 10.
“I don’t want to ruin it for you,” he said, “but
when I walked in, they were speaking German.”
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House Gift
Wife: Okay, today’s Friday. Where’s your pay
envelope?
Man: I already spent all my pay. I bought
something for the house.
Wife: What? What could you buy for the house
that cost $480?
Man: Eight rounds of drinks.
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Services « Shopping « antigua
6a avenida norte #34
La Antigua Tel: 4937-0244
Full Service Beauty Salon
9a calle oriente #7-A, La Antigua
Tels: 7832-2824, 5961-4332
Museum “House of the Old Weaving”
w Facials w Manicures
w Pedicures w Wax Dep.
w Massage
Exhibition and Sale of Maya Textiles
& Production of Exclusive Handicrafts
The only place in La Antigua
managed by Indigenous People
Apt. El Rosario, 5a av. sur #10, Antigua
CLOSED
IN MAY,
REOPENS
JUNE
15th
Tel:
7832-8475,
5202-0988
Mon-Fri
9-6 Sat
9-12:30
1a calle poniente #51, La Antigua
Tel: 7832-3169 [email protected]
A little girl, asked where her home was,
replied, “where mother is.” —Keith L. Brooks
If evolution really works, how come mothers
only have two hands? —Milton Berle
Best tours Best Bikes Best price
• Also Motorcycle lessons
and courses
Tels: 7832-9638, 5571-7279
• Quad and Scooter rental 
www.catours.co.uk
Great food
Excellent coffee
Find us at 6a calle oriente #14
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Spitters, Scratchers & Snappers
Italian Hair Studio
and Body Care
Marzia Biagioni
Professional Hair Stylist
4a calle oriente #39-A
La Antigua Guatemala
Tels: 7832-5695, 5517-7924
[email protected]
Closed Sundays
Club Ecuestre La Ronda
• Show Jumping
• Eventing
• Pony Club
• Natural Horsemanship
Finca La Azotea, Jocotenango
Tels: 5482-6323, 7831-1120
Tels: 7832-5973
5502-3303
Mon-Sat
7:30am-6:30pm
Sun. 8am-4pm
3 Locations
* La Antigua: 6a av. norte #3-B, across from Personajes
* Jocotenango: Centro Comercial Lolita, Loc. 2-C
* road to Ciudad Vieja: Centro Comercial El Panorama Lc. 7
La Casa del Conde
Librería — Bookstore
Latest Titles w Books on C.A. & Mexico
w Large selection of Maps & Art
w Spanish Textbooks
5a av norte #4, Antigua
Central Park TelFax: 7832-3322
Before I got married I had six theories about
bringing up children; now I have six children,
and no theories. —John Wilmot
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Pet Q’s & A’s by Cynthia Burski, DVM
Question: I have an 8-year-old, longhaired,
neutered cat named India, who has always
groomed himself with care. Why would he
stop cleaning himself around his behind and
back legs?
Answer: There are several possible reasons:
Cats with bad teeth or gums can have oral
pain; if he is overweight, he might lose his
ability to reach around sufficiently; also
there could be spinal problems such as
nerve inflammation, a bad intervertebral
disc or arthritis. A veterinary exam and
possibly X-rays would be the first step in
diagnosing his problem.
Question: For the past several weeks, our
2-year-old Yorkie has been chasing his tail
and scooting on the carpet. We have checked
him for fleas and have seen none. He will
sometimes chew on his tail or back, although
we can’t find any reason. There are no sores
there, but he has pulled out some of his hair.
Answer: Young, active puppies and dogs
might chase their tails for fun or as a form
of play, but if your dog is chewing out his
hair or dragging his rectum on the carpet,
there may be a more seriou