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Merida Events: Yucatan Fall Festival

15 September 2014 Events 1

This Week... starting September 15, 2014

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Monday (Lunes) September 15, 2014

Grito de Independencia: Mexican Independence Day
On the night of September 15, Mexicans around the world will gather to proclaim “Viva Mexico!” at midnight, and then to celebrate Mexican Independence on September 16. If you are in Merida, this is a must attend event. There will be similar celebrations in towns and villages throughout the state and, actually, around the world.
Location: Palacio de Gobierno in every town in Mexico. In Merida, on the Plaza Grande, with an outdoor musical concert before, starting at 9 PM.
Time: 10:00 PM Monday
Admission:Free

 

Tuesday (Martes) September 16, 2014

Mexican Independence Day Parade
Location: In every town in Mexico. in Merida from Monumento a la Bandera to San Juan Park.
Time: 7:00 AM Tuesday
Admission: Free

Mexican Independence Day
This is a national holiday and most businesses will be closed.

Joe King Carrasco at Lizard Joe’s - Mexico’s Independence Day
Location: Lizard Joe’s in Chelem
Time: TBA
Admission: Tickets on sale now at Lizard Joes. $120 pesos advance purchase. $600 peso ticket and hotel packages available (includes 1 night stay at Las Garzas Hotel and 2 tickets to the show. Las Garzas is within walking distance of Lizard Joes). $150 pesos day of the event, if any tickets are still available. Stop in Lizard Joes or email lizard@lizardjoes.com for information or tickets.

 

Wednesday (Miercoles) September 17, 2014

Movie: Le Havre
(France/Philippines 2011) Marcel Marx is a writer who lives in Le Havre. His life changes when he meets a young black boy. Critics say, "A little marvel of intelligence and eccentric humor." In French with Spanish subtitles.
Location: LA 68, Calle 68 at Calle 55, Centro
Time: 5:00 PM Wednesday
Admission: $35 pesos, $15 pesos students

Music: Chamber Orchestra of Merida: Night Dream
This performance is in honor of 100 years of Yucatecan music and part of a project to preserve the musical heritage of Yucatan. Artistic Director: Maestro Russel Montanez
Location:UMSA Reforma, Calle 72 x 47, centro
Time: 6:00 PM Wednesday
Admission: Free

Movies: Two Documentaries about Salvador Dali
First: Dali, Master of Dreams. (Spain 2004). Biography by Manuel Palacios. This is a passionate and personal documentary piece on this key figure in modern art.
Second: Dimension Dali. (Spain 2004). Documentary by Joan Ubeda, Susi Marques and Eli Pons. Salvador Dali was science obsessed and throughout his life, kept himself informed about the most important discoveries of his time and cultivated the friendship of prestigious researchers. Both films are probably in Spanish.
Location: Videosala of the Olimpo, Calle 62 x 61
Time: 7:00 PM Wednesday
Admission: Free

Movie: Upstream Color
(USA 2013) Kris is kidnapped by a mysterious person who inoculates something in her body. When she is released she realizes that something has changed in her. Kris meets a former stockbroker named Jeff whose behavior indicates that he was also experimented with. Both characters come together in a relentless pursuit to find out what is happening and why. In English with Spanish subtitles.
Location: LA 68, Calle 68 at Calle 55, Centro, Open Air Cinema
Time: 9:00 PM Wednesday
Admission: $35 pesos, $15 pesos students

 

Thursday (Jueves) September 18, 2014

Movie: The Upsetter
(USA 2008) The definitive life story about Jamaican musical legend Lee 'Scratch' Perry.
Location: LA 68, Calle 68 at Calle 55, Centro
Time: 5:00 PM Thursday
Admission: $35 pesos, $15 pesos students

Mexican Cinema: Robinson Crusoe
(Mexico 1952) Director: Luis Bunuel. Starring Dan O’Herlihy and Jaime Fernandez. This is a wonderful representation, from the 1950s, of this classic tale.
Location: Videosala of the Olimpo, Calle 62 x 61
Time: 7:00 PM Thursday
Admission: Free

Movie: Pussy Riot
(UK 2013) Three young women face seven years in a Russian prison for a satirical performance in a Moscow cathedral. But who is really on trial in a case that has gripped the nation and the world beyond, three young artists or the society they live in?
Location: LA 68, Calle 68 at Calle 55, Centro
Time: 9:00 PM Thursday
Admission: $35 pesos, $15 pesos students

 

Friday (Viernes) September 19 , 2014

Movie: Pussy Riot
(UK 2013) Three young women face seven years in a Russian prison for a satirical performance in a Moscow cathedral. But who is really on trial in a case that has gripped the nation and the world beyond, three young artists or the society they live in?
Location: LA 68, Calle 68 at Calle 55, Centro,
Time: 5:00 PM Friday
Admission: $35 pesos, $15 pesos students

Regional Performing Arts: Sacbe Circuit: Steps on the Roof
This is a performance by the Inmarginales Company from D.F.. We don't know much more than that, but it is probably impressive!
Location: Tapanco Centro Cultural, Calle 68 entre 47, Centro
Time: 6:30 PM Friday
Admission: General: $70 pesos, Students and INAPAM: $50 pesos

Movies: Video: Ko Olel Nal: Video Dance
This video was filmed over three days in Tecoh, Yucatan. It turns the process of making corn tortillas into a rhythmic and harmonious dance. This is a video to see... and one you probably won't see anywhere else!
Location: Videosala of the Olimpo, Calle 62 x 61
Time: 7:00 PM Friday
Admission: Free

Mexican Cinema: Bad Habits
(Mexico 2007). Director: Simon Bross. Starring Elena de Haro, Ximena Ayala, Denys Flores, Marco Trevino, Marta Aura and Hector Ortega. Matilde, who has left medicine to become a novice at a monastery, engages in a secret fast, intended to stop a flood at the same time that her chubby cousin is preparing for her first communion. The mother of the cousin is ashamed of her daughter’s weight and makes it almost impossible for her to lose weight. Meanwhile, the Pope discovers his own love of good food.
Location: Videosala of the Olimpo, Calle 62 x 61
Time: 7:00 PM Friday
Admission: Free

Dance: Dies Irae (Day of Wrath)
This performance is based on a 13th century poem that describes Judgment Day, when the last trumpet will blow and all souls are called before God. On this day, they will go to Heaven or Hell. The performance is by the Caballo Azul Dance Company.
Location: Fuera de Centro, Calle 21 #93-B x 14 y 18, Col. Itzimna, Merida
Time: 8:00 PM, Friday
Admission: $80 pesos

Music: Lanugo in Concert
Yucatecan Rock Band in Concert.
Location: LA 68, Calle 68 at Calle 55, Centro, Open Air Cinema.
Time: 9:00 PM Friday
Admission: $35 pesos, $15 pesos students

Movie: Blade Runner
(USA 1982) A blade runner must pursue and try to terminate four replicants who stole a ship in space and have returned to Earth to find their creator. In English with Spanish subtitles.
Location: Cairo Cinema, Calle 20 #98A x 15 y 17, Colonia Itzimná
Time: 9:00 PM Friday
Admission: Free

 

Saturday (Sabado) September 20, 2014

Bird Observation Workshop
Come learn how to watch the birds. Learn bird ecology, taxonomy, plumage, silhouettes, techniques of observation and much more. Taught by master Ernesto Gomez Uc. Find out more at their website, festivalavesyucatan.com.
Location: Cairo Cinema, Calle 20 #98A x 15 y 17, Colonia Itzimná
Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Saturday
Admission: $35 pesos, $15 pesos students

Movie: Wheel of Time
(Germany 2003) Wheel of Time is Werner Herzog's photographed look at the largest Buddhist ritual in Bodh Gaya, India.
Location: LA 68, Calle 68 at Calle 55, Centro
Time: 5:00 PM Saturday
Admission: $35 pesos, $15 pesos students

Regional Performing Arts: Sacbe Circuit: Steps on the Roof
This is a performance by the Inmarginales Company from D.F.
Location: Tapanco Centro Cultural, Calle 68 entre 47, Centro
Time: 6:30 PM Friday
Admission: General: $70 pesos, Students and INAPAM: $50 pesos

Mexican Cinema: The Last Heroes of the Peninsula
(Mexico 2004). Director: Jose Manuel Craviotto. Starring: Jesus Colain Rivero, Miguel Canto, Guty Espadas, Juan Herrera, Freddie Castillo and Guadalupe Madera. This is the first documentary produced entirely by UNAM through the program of Operas Primas del Centro Universitario de Estudios Cinematograficos (CUEC). Directed by Jose Manuel Cravioto, this documentary tells the glorious story of boxing in Yucatan between 1970 and 1980. Five world champions came together in Yucatan during that time. Their former coach, Jesus Cholain Rivero, narrates the documentary, which includes the voices of other sports professionals. Most likely in Spanish.
Location: Videosala of the Olimpo, Calle 62 x 61
Time: 7:00 PM Saturday
Admission: Free

Dance: Dies Irae (Day of Wrath)
This performance is based on a 13th century poem that describes Judgment Day, when the last trumpet will blow and all souls are called before God. On this day, they will go to Heaven or Hell. The performance is by the Caballo Azul Dance Company.
Location: Fuera de Centro, Calle 21 #93-B x 14 y 18, Col. Itzimna, Merida
Time: 8:00 PM, Saturday
Admission: $80 pesos

Fall Festival of the Arts: Inauguration Concert
This is the absolute “Must See” event of the week. Performances by the wonderful Orquesta Tipica Yucalpeten, Imelda Miller, Maria Medina, and legendary Sergio Esquivel. This kicks off the Fall Festival of the Arts in Merida.
Location: Teatro Peon Contreras, Calle 60 x 57
Time: 8:30 PM Saturday
Admission: Free

Popular Music: Bogard Kaim: With Love to Yoko
This is a new name to us, so it will be interesting to see what this group is all about.
Location: Teatro Fantasio, Inside Parque Hidalgo on Calle 60 x 59
Time: 9:00 PM Saturday
Admission: Free

Movie: H2OMX
(Mexico 2013) With over 20 million residents, can Mexico City avert disaster and create a sustainable water system? In Spanish.
Location: LA 68, Calle 68 at Calle 55, Centro, Open Air Cinema.
Time: 9:00 PM Saturday
Admission: $35 pesos, $15 pesos students

Movie: Ernest & Célestine
(France 2012) The story of an unlikely friendship between a bear, Ernest, and a young mouse named Celestine. In French with Spanish Subtitles.
Location: Cairo Cinema, Calle 20 #98A x 15 y 17, Colonia Itzimná
Time: 9:00 PM Saturday
Admission: Free

 

Sunday (Domingo) September 21, 2014

Challenging the Ends
The Earth is the only planet with light, water and food in abundance, but it is also a planet of extremes. Some species of animals have developed strategies to survive in these places of extremes.
Location: Museum of Natural History, Calle 59 next to the Zoo.
Time: 12:00 PM Sunday
Admission: Free

Concert: God the Omnipotent Father
This is going to be an exceptional musical performance by Victor Urban, with Cuarteto de Cuerdas, and all under the direction of Jose Luis Chan Sabido.
Location: Teatro Jose Peon Contreras, Calle 60 x 57
Time: 12:00 PM Sunday
Admission: $60, $80, $100 and $150 pesos.

Chamber Music Sundays: International String Quartet of Yucatan
This is a wonderful orchestra and Merida is blessed to call them her own.
Location: Auditorium of the Olimpo, Calle 62 x 61
Time: 6:00 PM Sunday
Admission:$50 pesos

Regional Performing Arts: Sacbe Circuit: Steps on the Roof
This is a performance by the Inmarginales Company from D.F.
Location: Tapanco Centro Cultural, Calle 68 entre 47, Centro
Time: 6:30 PM Friday
Admission: General: $70 pesos, Students and INAPAM: $50 pesos

Concert: Lenny Sanchez: Noche de Boleros
This lady is truly one of Merida’s treasures. Try not to miss any of her performances.
Location: Teatro Peon Contreras, Calle 60 x 57
Time: 8:00 PM Saturday
Admission: Free

Pranier Pucheux Rodriguez: Jazz with Feeling
This performance includes the long-time favorite Merida Big Band.
Location: Teatro Fantasio, Inside Parque Hidalgo on Calle 60 x 59
Time: 8:30 PM Saturday
Admission: Free

Movie: Searching for SugarMan
(UK 2012) Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock 'n' roller, Rodriguez. Award winning documentary. In English with Spanish subtitles.
Location: Cairo Cinema, Calle 20 #98A x 15 y 17, Colonia Itzimná
Time: 9:00 PM Sunday
Admission: Free

 

Monday (Lunes) September 22, 2014

Progreso: Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic: Sept. 22 – Oct. 2
Starting today, pet rabies vaccines provided by the Directorate for Civil Protection and Ecology of the City of Progreso, in coordination with the Health Center (Centro de Salud). There will be enough vaccine to take care of 3,000 animals. If you don't have animals, encourage your neighbors to bring theirs!
Location: Monday,Sept. 22: in the ejido park opposite the Benito Juarez high school, Calle 22 x 14. See “Coming Soon” (below) for the full schedule and locations of these free rabies clinics.
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, beginning Monday
Admission: Free

Music: Chamber Orchestra of Merida: Night Dream
This performance is in honor of 100 years of Yucatecan music and part of a project to preserve the musical heritage of Yucatan. Artistic Director: Maestro Russel Montanez
Location: Museo de la Danza (Calle 84 behind Parque del Centenario)
Time: 7:00 PM Monday
Admission: Free

Rock and Roll with Los Golden Years
Los Golden Years is everybody’s favorite group. Do try to see this performance!
Location: Teatro Daniel Ayala, Calle 60 x 61
Time: 8:00 PM Monday
Admission: Free

Rudy Vallado and Veronica Cabrera: Illusiones Troveras
Yet another must-see trova duet that is loved by everyone in Yucatan! This will be a wonderful performance.
Location: Teatro Jose Peon Contreras, Calle 60 x 57
Time: 8:30 PM Monday
Admission: Free

Tonight and Tomorrow Night: National Ballet of Cuba: Coppelia
This is going to be a wonderful event. The National Ballet of Cuba is recognized all over the world for its timeless excellence! Directed by the incomparable global ballet star, Alicia Alonso.
Location: Teatro Armando Manzanero, Calle 62 x 61
Time: 9:00 PM Monday
Admission: Free

 

Coming Soon

Progreso: Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic: Sept. 22 – Oct. 2
Provided y the Directorate for Civil Protection and Ecology of the City of Progreso, in coordination with the Health Center (Centro de Salud). There will be enough vaccine to take care of 3,000 animals.
Locations:
Monday, Sept. 22: in the ejido park opposite the Benito Juarez high school, Calle22 x 14; Tuesday: Sept. 23: Calle 29 x 42 and Calle 52 x 33;
Wednesday, Sept. 24: at the Azueta park on the side of the CFE and in La Pasadita park on Calle 62 x 37
Thursday, Sept. 25: Pedro Castillo park, Calle 74 x 37 and Las Madres park, Calle 31 x 72
Friday, Sept. 26: Morelos park and Juarez park
Monday, Sept. 29: at the Cienega 2000 Store, Calle 88 x 39, and in the Vicente Guerrero par
Tuesday, September 30: at the Hermanos Alonzo baseball field, Calle 33 x 126 and in Hector Victoria Park on Calle 148
Wednesday and Thursday,Oct. 1 & 2: New Yucalpeten park and two at the comisaria de Paraiso.
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Admission: Free

Ballet Gala, September 26
A ballet extravaganza! Find out more here on their Facebook event page.
Location: Teatro Armando Manzanero, Calle 62 #495, centro
Time: 9:00 PM
Admission: Unknown.

Galeria Nahuali: Piano Concert, September 26 and 27
On these two nights, a live piano performance will accompany the creation of a work of art by Abel Vazquez. Don't miss this amazing and one-of-a-kind performance!
Location: Galeria Nahuali, Calle 60 x 45, Santa Anna
Time: 7:30 PM both nights
Admission: Tickets on sale now at the gallery. $250 pesos .

Symphony Orchestra of Yucatan
Program 3: Friday, September 26, Sunday, September 28
Guest Director: Michele Santorsola. Featuring: Davide Fanchin (French horn). Music includes works by Beethoven, Mozart, and Dvorak. Read more about the Fall Symphony season here.
Location: Teatro Jose Peon Contreras, Calle 60 x 57
Time: Friday at 9:00 PM, Sunday at 12:00 PM
Admission: Tickets available at the box office.

Second Annual White City Ball - Saturday, October 18
This is the annual AANY fundraiser. The White City Ball promises to be the most glamorous event of the fall season. Trova music will greet you and a live band will keep you dancing. The price includes botanas from some of the best restaurants and caterers in Merida including Trattoria La Pasta, Bistro Cultural, Merida Home Cooking to Go, V’s Good Eats, and more. Sweets from Café Crème and Yury’s Decadent Brownies will end the night on a sweet note. There will be a cash bar and a silent auction, including pieces by AANY artists.
Location: Villa Verde Merida, Calle 56 x 53 y 55 Merida centro
Time: 8 PM til Midnight
Admission: Tickets are 350 pesos and are on sale now at Hennessey’s, the Merida English Library, Bistro Cultural, and Lizard Joe’s. If you are not in Merida yet, you can buy your tickets at AANY.org or by contacting Cindy@aany.org

ARTE a MANO AANY Expo - November 14, 15, & 16
This year’s exciting show represents over 70 masters of the finest in Yucatecan art and handcrafted treasures.
Location: CONACO, Av. Itzaes # 273 x 31 y 33, Three blocks from Clinica de Merida
Time: Preview on Nov. 14 at 5 PM, Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM to 7 PM
Admission: TBA

Miraculous Medal Race - November 23
This running event is open to the general public and is being held as a benefit for the Chelem Chapel. The course is approximately 14 miles long. Prizes to be announced. Categories include: free, master, submaster, male and female veterans, and veterans plus wheel chair. There will also be additional events, such as 5K hikes, walks. This event is under the direction of the Institute of Sport (IDEY).
Location: Chelem, Progreso, Yucatan (start and finish at the church)
Time: TBA
Admission: $100 pesos

Bird-a-thon Xocch’ich: November 21 through 23
The biggest birdwatching competition on the Yucatan Peninsula. More Information as it becomes available. Mark your calendars!

Benefit: The Oasis Red Ribbon Charity Ball - Nov. 29, 2014
This lavish event will open the festive season on the terrace of one of Merida’s most spectacular homes. The event will be a be a fundraiser for Oasis San Juan de Dios AC, a shelter for people affected by HIV/AIDS who have no resources and no family to care for them. Live music and dancing will follow the scrumptious dessert bar. A raffle and live auction will add to the merry-making.
Location: At a private residence in Merida, TBA
Time: TBA
Admission: $1,000 pesos per person. Limit 150 people. A buffet dinner and a full open bar (all drinks are included in the ticket price).

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