Events
Special supplement on Expologística Panama 2009
Check or special supplement on Expologística Panama 2009 held on October 14 - 15, 2009 at Hotel El Panama.
Three more showings of “Glengarry Glen Ross” at The Guild
Francis De Icaza, Anthony Loew Leo Wiznitzer play the unproductive
sales agents who recieve the wrath of Jesse’s character.
The Theatre Guild of Ancon is presenting its final weekend of the Pulitzer Prize winning play “Glengarry Glen Ross” by David Mamet. It is about four desperate Chicago real estate agents who engage in a number of unethical acts to sell undesirable real estate to unwilling prospective buyers.
Jesse Choquette delivers a
piercing opening monologue.
Reservations are available via email at tgapanama@gmail.com or through a voice message at 212-0060. Entrance is a donation of $10.00 per person.
The Theatre Guild of Ancón is a non-profit community theater comprising of volunteer actors and staff, who have been providing English language theatrical productions on a continuous basis since 1950.
“Friendship through Flowers”
Panama’s Ikebana Association
Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging,
is alive and well in Panama.
The Japanese art of flower arranging known as Ikebana, or “kado,” the way of flowers, teaches non-symmetric, minimalistic arrangements of flowers, stems and leaves. The Panama chapter is open to new members. Dates and locations for workshops are posted in The Visitor’s events section.
Ikebana dates back to the introduction of Buddhism to Japan in 538 A.D. when monks practiced arranging flowers. Twelve hundred years ago aristocrats in Japan practiced minimalistic flower arranging and during the Kamakura period (1192-1333) Samurai, the elite warrior class, practiced the art. Five hundred years ago a monk, Ikenobo Sengyo helped formalize the art and training of Ikebana and is often, however mistakenly, given credit for starting the art form.
Members of the Panama chapter enjoy social activities and social work.
It was in 1956 that a North American living in Tokyo, Mrs. Ellen Gordon Allen, founded the Ikebana International Association. The motto of Ikebana International is “Friendship through Flowers.” The international association has chapters in 60 countries, including number 257 in Panama. Its official language is English and its logo is a cherry blossom.
For more information about Ikebana and the October 20th exhibition call Pilar at 6672-8815 or email pilarpila@yahoo.com. Ikebana Panama requests a $10 donation from members and $12 from non members for the October 20 event.
This weekend
Big fishing tournament at Gamboa
Last year’s big winners Jose del
Castillo and Charles Hammontree.
A prize for ladies only will be given for first place Sargento and the children will have a special awards category. Teams will also be eligible for awards, taking into account the abilities of groups of fishermen and how well they produce as a boat.
Fishermen with their own boats pay $250 to enter, with a maximum of three fishermen per boat. Boats are available to rent at the well-stocked marina, each fisherman paying $200 (with three fishermen per boat), including the boat rental, gas, captain, bait and tackle. In both cases, additional fishermen can join for $40 each.
Participants will enjoy special discounts at the hotel, tours, spa treatments as well as open bar and barbecue on both days. For more information, call 206-8843.
Christmas Bazaar Donations
St. Luke’s Episcopal Cathedral, of Cerro Ancón, is holdings its annual Christmas Bazaar on Friday, December 4 and Saturday December 5, 2009. You can help them help others by donating gently used items, clothing (especially children’s clothes), shoes and toys. They also need baby food jars, especially the junior size. Contact Elizabeth 262-1280 during office hours or Sarah 6670-0794.
By Land, Sea, and Air: The Panama Logistics Fair
The Panama Chamber of Commerce will present a Logistics Fair, EXPO Logística Panamá, at Hotel El Panama in downtown Panama City on October 14 and 15.
EXPO Logística Panamá will feature a technical conference as well as exhibits by airlines, travel agencies, car rental companies, tourism groups, banks, malls, hotels and companies directly involved in the movement of container shipping worldwide.
The format for EXPO Logística Panamá is similar to that of Expocomer, the Chamber of Commerce’s annual trade show, with its combination of technical conferences and displays. The technical conference will cost $400 and will include optional on-site visits, a certificate of participation, printed information, and lunch.
The EXPO Logística Panamá technical conference will feature presentations by international logistics experts from Canada to Argentina including the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics, Technologix Decision Sciences of Canada, and the National Technology University of Argentina.
Conference hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. both days and exhibit hours are noon to 8:00 p.m. both days. For more information visit www.expologistica.org or call (507) 207-3433.
“Strangely Familiar” in Casco
Original production unites over 40 volunteer artistes
The 40-some artistes, among them actors, musicians, dancers and painters, involved in the upcoming production “Strangely Familiar” all have a common goal that goes beyond putting on rock-opera style “concert theater” next weekend at the Anita Villalas Theater in La Plaza de Francia, Casco Antiguo. They are all founding members of a new foundation which is setting out to make dreams come true for artists in Panama who produce original works.
“Strangely Familiar” is a two-act, half theater, half concert bilingual original production set in Casco Viejo. It is about a young woman who sets an eerie set of events into action when she invents an “optophonic” piano which opens up a portal to the “un-dead”. It is set in modern day Casco Viejo, the script and score were written this year by by Zonian Krista Quinn and American Kimberly Hall. These young ladies are putting local talent in the spotlight in an effort that they hope will set a new trend for the arts scene in Panama.
Tickets cost $10 which is a donation to the upcoming foundation. Showings are one weekend only: Friday, October 23 at 8:00 p.m. (after party at Indigo), Saturday, October 24 at 8:00 p.m. (after party at Relic – stub good for one beer) and Sunday at 5:00 p.m. (family activities included).
Write pacpanama@gmail.com for reservations.
Britanica 2009
UK investment forum
The British Embassy of Panama informed The Visitor that the second annual promotional forum Britannica 2009 will be held on November 19 at the Bristol Hotel from noon to 6:00 p.m. Ms. Susan Haird, Deputy CEO of UK Trade & Investment, will fly in from London to be the VIP keynote speaker. She will provide valuable insight on the uniqueness of British businesses operating in the global economy and why the UK continues to be the best location from where to springboard a business into world markets.
This year’s event will be much different from last years, report organizers. Discussion panels will provide a forum for specific topics related to the Panamanian economy. In the evening, an exclusive reception will be held at the residence of His Excellency Richard Austen, British Ambassador.
Currently the following companies are sponsoring the event:
- HSBC
- Cable & Wireless
- Morgan & Morgan
- Trust Services
- Panama Ports Co.
- Aleman, Cordero, Galindo & Lee
- PriceWaterhouseCoopers
- Premier Motor Group
- Cayman National Bank
- London & Regional Panama
Tickets for this event, which promises to be filled with a wealth of business information and contacts, cost $50. Space is limited. For information or tickets, call the trade section of the British Embassy in Panama at 269-0866 ext. 2006 or 2007 or write Romel Adames – UKTI Officer at romel.adames@fco.gov.uk or Fernando Pinel – UKTI Assistant at fernando.pinel@fco.gov.uk
Country Fairs
 Every city, village and region in Panama has its own annual religious celebration dedicated to a patron saint. These festivals provide a colorful and charming way to experience local traditions and beliefs.
Aug 28-30 Flower of the Holy Spirit Fair, Las Minas, Herrera province. |