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Written by GR Staff

Saturday, 15 November 2008

Teatro Degollado (far end of Plaza Liberacion) tickets are available at the theater box (Wed. to Sun. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.) or through Ticketmaster at 3818-3800 and www.ticket master.com.mx. For more information call 3614-4773. Teatro Diana (Av. 16 de Septiembre 710) tickets are available from the theater box office, (Mon. to Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.) or from Ticketmaster. For more information call 3614-7072 or visit www.teatrodiana.com. Auditorio Telmex (Periferico and Parras Arias, Los Belenes, Zapopan) tickets are available at the theater box office (Mon. to Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.) or from Ticketmaster. For more information call 3633-5176 or visit www.auditoriometropolitano.com.

Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Michael Meissner conducts Beethoven’s “Ninth Symphony.” Featuring Irasema Terrazas, soprano; Carla Lopez-Speziale, mezzo-soprano; Oscar de la Torre, tenor and Armando Gama, baritone.
Teatro Degollado Friday, November 14, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 16, 12:30 p.m. 80-240 pesos.

Ana Gabriel
Mexico’s beloved traditional female singer.
Auditorio Telmex, Friday, November 14, 8:30 p.m. 200-1,500 pesos.

Paul Van Dyk
Without question, one of the world’s leading electronic dance music DJs.
Foro Alterno (Parras Arias, corner of Periferico Norte) Saturday, November 15, from 8 p.m. Tickets 200-500 pesos on sale from www.superboletos.com or 01-800-265-3867.

Tlaquepaque Band
Experimental, improvised band formed by nine visual artists from Mexico, the United States, Chile and Japan gives a free concert.
Teatro Diana Wednesday, November 19, 9 p.m.

Organ recitals
Clemente Quezada (November 20) and Rodolfo Ponce (November 27) perform on the Teatro Degollado’s famous pipe organ, built in Holland but the pride of the local archdiocese since colonial times. The only other such instruments in Mexico are found in the cathedrals of Oaxaca, Morelia, the Federal District and Puebla.
Catedral Metropolitana (Alcalde and Hidalgo, downtown Guadalajara), both performances start at 8 p.m. Free entry.

Kamani Ilikai Festival
The 11 best Hawaiian and Tahitian dance schools in Guadalajara put on a show.
Teatro Diana Thursday, November 20, 6 p.m. 100-220 pesos.

High School Musical On Ice
Get your skates on for this popular Disney musical. Warning: get seats close to the stage for best effect!
Auditorio Telmex Thursday, November 20, 6 p.m.; Friday, November 21, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, November 22, 12:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, November 23, 12:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The Nutcracker
Famous Christmas time ballet with music by Tchaikovsky.
Teatro Degollado Sunday, November 23, 7 p.m. 80-200 pesos.

Alla Von Buch
German pianist gives a classical recital.
Ex Convento del Carmen (Av Juarez 638, one block from Calzada Federalismo) Tuesday, November 25, 8:30 p.m. Free entry.

Duo Crastan
Swiss violin and piano duet.
Teatro Degollado’s Sala de Camara, Thursday, November 27, 8:30 p.m. Free entry.

Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Scenes from the operas “I Pagliacci,” “Cavalleria Rusticana,” “Aida” and “Carmen.” Hector Guzman conducts. Also featuring the Jalisco State Choir, directed by Sergio Hernandez. Monica Chavez, soprano; Belem Rodriguez, mezzo-soprano; Nestor Lopez, tenor and Guillermo Ruiz, baritone.
Friday, November 28, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 30, 6 p.m. 80-240 pesos.

Oasis
Great Britain’s best known pop band of the past decade.
Arena VFG Friday, November 28. 250-1,100 pesos.

Duran Duran
British pop band rose to fame in the 1980s, took a hiatus and are back with a vengeance.
Arena VFG Saturday, November 29. 250-1,400 pesos.

New Kids on the Block
Original boy band rises from the ashes of the 80s and early 90s.
Auditorio Telmex, Sunday, November 30, 8:30 p.m. 300-1,450 pesos.

Artemis Dance Company
Prestigious dance company from Italy headlines cultural input for the International Book Fair (FIL)
Teatro Diana Thursday, December 4, 9 p.m. 80-120 pesos.

Santa Anna
The much-awaited debut of an opera based on the life of Santa Anna, one of Mexico’s most colorful historical figures. Penned by author and essayist Carlos Fuentes, one of Mexico’s most feted literary figures.
Teatro Diana on Monday, December 1, 9 p.m. 200-450 pesos.

Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Benefit concert for the Family Development Agency (DIF). Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite.” Raul Garcia conducts.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, December 5, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 7, 12:30 p.m. 100-220 pesos.

Orquesta de Camara
Blas Galindo
Local chamber music group led by Guillermo Salvador, a former director of the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra.
Paraninfo Enrique Diaz de Leon (Avenida Juarez 975) Wednesday, December 10, 8:30 p.m. 150 pesos.

Celine Dion
Famed Canadian singer takes a break from Las Vegas to go on her “Taking Chances” world tour.
Arena VFG, Thursday, December 11, 9 p.m. 450-3,950 pesos.

Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Christmas concert, featuring carols and villancicos. Hector Guzman conducts.
Teatro Degollado, Wednesday, December 10, 8:30 p.m. and Thursday, December 11, 8:30 p.m. 50-200 pesos.

Julio Iglesias
Spanish crooner still going strong.
Auditorio Telmex, Tuesday, December 16, 9:30 p.m. 550-1,950 pesos.