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WEDNESDAY DEC 17

Facets of Bolivia’s Carnival 2008 at the National Theater. Presentations by the group “Yara” and “Pedro Claure”. 5:00 p.m. Tickets $5, $10, $15 on sale at the embassy.

2008 Vallenato Festival at Figali Convention Center. VIP area with tables; general admission first come first serve.d Tickets $28 - $133 at Blockbuster.

Independent film night at La Casona, Casco Viejo (one block past the Plaza Herrera). 8:30 p.m. Free entrance. Info.: 211-0740.

Maritime festival at Causeway with the participation of the $140 million sailboat Maltese Falcon. 6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY DEC 17 – 21

“El Circo de Moscu” circus performance at Albrook Mall parking lot. Monday to Fridays 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and holidays 5:00 and 7:30 p.m. Sundays 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Info.: 6839-8830.

“Noel Road 25” Spanish play at Teatro La Quadra. 8:00 p.m. Info.: 393-1956.

WEDNESDAY DEC 17 – 25

“The Show” interior design exhibit at The Zapadora in Potrerillos Abajo, Chiriqui. Adults $2, children free. Info.: www.thezapadora.com.

WEDNESDAY DEC 17 – 31

“Love and Jungle” exhibit by Rolo de Sedas at Exedra Books. Free Entry.

“A cada quien su Panama” collective exhibit of Panamanian artists at Casa Gongora. Sponsored by Wei Art and the mayor’s office. Inauguration on Thurs Dec 11 at 7:00 p.m. Regular exhibit hours starting Friday Dec 12: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Info.: 264-9697.

WEDNESDAY DEC 17 – JAN 9

End of the year collective exhibit at Arlene Lachman Gallery. CALLE 1ra. El Carmen

“Bodies Revealed”, Santo Tomas Hospital, Avenida Balboa entrance. Exhibit shows the systems of the human bodies. Adults $20, children $10. Information: 393-5720

WEDNESDAY DEC 17 – JAN 10

Collective photographic exhibit “Shadow Hunters” at the Contemporary Art Museum in Ancon. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Info.: 262-3380.

WEDNESDAY DEC 17 – JAN 31

Pop art collective exhibit at Galeria ArteConsult: Aleman y Grimberg, Calle 50. Info.: 302-2646.

THURSDAY DECEMBER 18

National Symphony Orchestra concert at la Villa, Los Santos. 7:30 p.m. Free Entrance.

More rock at La Casona, Casco Viejo. Cienfue on stage. 10:00 p.m. Tickets $5.

Balboa Avenue Reggae Concept, between Ave Balboa and Ave Mexico, next to PRD headquarters. El Kid, Raices y Cultura, and Kafu Banton on stage. Doors 8:30 a.m. Show 10:30 p.m. Tickets $12.60; Blockbuster.

Ladies night at Hard Rock Café, Multicentro. Drinks 2 x1. 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Typical Bolivian food buffet night at Hotel El Panama by renowned chef Sra. Justa. 7:00 p.m.

FRIDAY DEC 19, 20, 21

“Noel Road 25” play at La Quadra Theater. 8:00 p.m. Info.: 214-8281.

WEDNESDAY DEC 19 – 21

“Navidad en mi” Spanish play at Teatro INIDA. Fridays and Saturdays 1:00 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. Sundays 10:00 a.m. 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Info.: www.teatrodepanama.com.

THURSDAY DEC 18 AND 20

Screening of videos from the Dec 20 U.S. invasion of Panama at the National Library in Parque Omar. Thursday 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Info. 221-8360.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 20

Jazz night at La Casona, Casco Viejo. 10:00 p.m. Info.: 211-0740.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 21

American Society of Panama and Canadian Association will serve a noon Xmas Dinner to residents of Catherine Brown Home in Rio Abajo. 12:00 p.m. To make donations, call: Elisabeth Borer at 264-1751.

“San Nicolas y el espiritu de la Navidad” play at Teatro La Quadra. $5. Info.: 6470-2757.

Flea market at Las Brisas de Amador, Causeway. Handicrafts sales, pets, food, real estate and more. 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Free admission. Info.: 314-3369.

Flea market at Cathedral Square, Casco Viej,o, starting at 9:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY DEC 24

Balboa Union Church’s traditional Candlelight Service. 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Info.: 314-1004.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 27, 28

“El Cascanueces 2008” at Figali Convention Center. Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 4:40 p.m. Tickets $12 - $55; Blockbuster. Info.: 270-2678.

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 31

Grammy-winner “Gaitanes” at Las Terrazas, Multiplaza. 8:00 p.m. Tickets $127; Blockbuster.

End of the year party at Royal Casino with the Afenque Orchestra. 10:30 p.m.

TUESDAY JAN 6 – 14 2009

“La bella durmiente del bosque” play at La Quadra Theater. Tuesdays to Fridays 7:30 p.m., Saturdays 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., Sundays 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. $5 children $7 adults. Info.: 214-8281.

THURSDAY JAN 15 2009

Panama Jazz Festival at Figali Convention Center. Marco Pignataro and legendary Cuban pianist Chucho Valdez Quintet. 8:00 p.m. Tickets $12 –107; Blockbuster. More information: www.panamajazzfestival.com.

FRIDAY JAN 16 2009

Panama Jazz Festival at Figali Convention Center. Luba Mason, la banda kava and Wayne Shorter Quartet. 8:00 p.m. Tickets $12 –107; Blockbuster.

SATURDAY JANUARY 24

American Society of Panama’s Dry Season Picnic at the Balboa Yacht Club. $10 for members and $25 for non-members. 12 – 4:00 p.m. info.: American.society.panama@gmail.com

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