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May 17, 2019 11:00 PM May 18, 2019 02:00 AM
************* 6PM THIS FRIDAY MAY 17th! ************* THE JOHNSON FAMILY gave one of the most talked about performances at the recent BCP production "Old Timey Radio Show Goes Tiki". Their high energy, intricately choreographed dance routines drew standing ovations! Don't miss their premier performance at BIG DADDY'S GRILL this Friday night, as they go BACK TO THE '70s with four new dance routines (plus surprise special guest performers...!) and warm you up for DJ MIKE WEBBER'S "MAMA TOLD ME NOT TO COME" Dance Party!
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May 18, 2019 10:00 PM 11:15 PM
For this month of May we have the presentation of the Juvenile Camerata Essy Casal,
directed by Professor Victor Mata.
This group of young talented children, is part of one of the projects of the Sinfonia Concertante Foundation of Panama, founded in 2008 by the Panamanian cellist Isaac Casal along with other musicians of international and national renown in order to offer them children and young people from vulnerable areas the possibility of being better students, better people and better citizens through the learning of a musical instrument and at the same time, offering the possibility for a continuous improvement of our teachers and national and international music professionals.
The Camerata Essy Casal was conformed in August 2018. It is a youth camerata formed by a group of eleven members of the Children and Youth Philharmonic of Panama, that earned their place in the Camerata for having demonstrated not only a greater skill in the execution of their instrument, but also demonstrated a commitment and dedication to the Program. Its Director is Master Victor Mata.
Victor Mata is a Venezuelan Director, founding member of "El Sistema". He is currently the Head of the Music Department and Director of the Orchestra and Choir of the Isaac Rabin School in Panama. Artistic Director and Founder of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Panama and Camerata Panama. He has been a collaborator and advisor to the National Concert Association, the Opera Foundation of Panama and the Polyphonic Choir of Panama. Student of José Antonio Abreu (+), Alfredo Rugeles, Rodolfo Saglimbeni, Guillermo Scarabino and George Hurst (+), at the "Simón Bolívar" Conservatory, the University Institute of Musical Studies (IUDEM) and The Canford Summer School of Music (England) ), which he attended for five years. He has a degree in Orchestra Direction, a degree from the Experimental University of Arts and a Diploma in Orchestral Direction from the Inter-American Council of Musical Studies. He has acted as Guest Director a head of the most important Symphonic Orchestras of Venezuela.
For more information go to the following links:
https://victorfmata.wixsite.com/victor-mata/biography
https://funsincopa.org
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Recent Event Reviews
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BCP Holiday Open House
By Moderator_02,
We were not able to participate in this event due to absence from the area, but we understand from friends who supported this event that it was a HUGE success. Here are some of Clare Taylor's photos:
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Community Christmas Party Hosted by Amigos de Boquete Comunidad
By Moderator_02,
Marcelyn and I attended this fabulous Christmas Party at La Posada Restaurant this afternoon. Besides the usual Christmas season festivities, one purpose for this party was to collect Christmas gifts for the local children. There was no entrance fee, but attendees were asked to bring wrapped Christmas gifts for distribution by the local churches. Our estimate is that about 50 people were in attendance, and all enjoyed the fantastic music of a seven member mariachi band. What a great performance on their part; they were very good at getting the attendees involved by singing and dancing with them. La Posada had extra waitstaff to take care of drink and food orders. The party was in a large room at the rear of La Posada -- could not have been a better venue for this kind of gathering.
The party was planned and executed by a recently formed group of expats under the name of Amigos de Boquete Comunidad (ABC). Joe Hart and his wife, Linda, along with numerous volunteers put together this festive gathering. Our hats off to Joe, Linda, and all of their elves.
Here are a few pictures from this event:
A panorama shot of some of the attendees.
The Christmas tree, prior to all of the gifts being received that were to be donated.
The Mariachi Band
Linda and Joe Hart, Dave and Erin Ross
Special guests at the table with Joe and Linda Hart.
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ARF Thanksgiving Meal
By Bud,
Marcelyn and I were participants in ARF's Thanksgiving Day event at the Animales Building. There was a LOT of VERY GOOD food, great conversations, visits with friends, etc. We estimate there were about 70 guests and maybe 15 worker-bees taking care of setting up, tending to the guests, etc. The background music was nice, and not so loud as to intrude into the conversations. The pecan pie was simply outstanding. Kudos to that chef! But I also do not want to take away from any of the other food items. I sampled all the food choices, and there was nothing to apologize for on that front.
An unexpected plus for us was that we finally got to meet Beth Abrahams (it is kind of a long story, don't ask).
Beth Abrahams
We also got to catch up with all of the latest travels and happenings of our friends who were at our table. Met a few new people, etc.
There simply was nothing that we could fault (not our goal anyway). This is the way things should be done, and ARF did it with all of their wonderful volunteers. If someone found fault with something yesterday, then I would chalk them off as being a token curmudgeon. Thank you ARF! GREAT JOB!!!!
Thank you to all who helped make yesterday's Thanksgiving Day celebration such a huge success, and special thanks to N&N:
I will close with: we all have a lot to be thankful for.
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One Night in India
By JudyS,
I think $55 for one person is a lot of money to spend on a dinner in Boquete. I've never spent that much for an Indian dinner anywhere.
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Plein Air Painters Art Exhibiton Opening Reception
By Mary Ellen Watts,
I am glad I will be there early so I can buy some of the art available for cash and carry!!!
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