For your diary

MONDAY DECEMBER 15

Christmas Concert by the National Symphonic Orchestra at the Saint Mary’s Church in Balboa. 7:30 p.m. Free entrance.

MONDAY DECEMBER 15 – 21

“El Circo de Moscu” circus performance at Albrook Mall’s 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.

MONDAY DECEMBER 15 – 25

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

MONDAY DECEMBER 15 – 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.

MONDAY DEC 15 – 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

MONDAY DEC 15 – 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.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 16

Christmas concert by the National Symphonic Orchestra at Iglesia Guadalupe. 7:30 p.m. Free Entrance.

WEDNESDAY DEC 17

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

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

THURSDAY DECEMBER 18

National Symphonic 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.

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.

THURS DECEMBER 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.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 22

“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 Casco Viejo, starting at 9:30 a.m.

TUESDAY 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.

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. 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.