Friday, February 28, 2014

[News Boquete] Message for U.S. Citizens: Newsletter Available

The March issue of the American Citizen Services Newsletter is now available online.  Inside you will find information on requirements to continue receiving federal benefits, voting from overseas, filing taxes while abroad, and much more. 

The newsletter is available in the ACS webpage under Alerts & Messages.  It may also be accessed directly from this message.  See full URLs below.

 

Alerts & Messages page:

http://panama.usembassy.gov/announcements_and_warden_messages/newsletter.html

Newsletter: 

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/panama/1057633/ACSNewsletter/Panama ACS Newsletter - March 14.pdf

 



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[News Boquete] Where + When Event Calendar by Panama 9°80° Magazine



        
Carnaval MetroCity / MetroCity Carnival
Fairs & Festivals
 
WHERE: Cinta Costera, Panama City

WHEN: February 28th through March 4th, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

 

COST/TICKETS: Free

  

DESCRIPTION: Five days of celebration will kick off the month of March! The culeco water trucks will be cooling the crowds, three stages will offer performances day and night, and parades each evening will be followed by music and dancing. Photo: visitpanama.com

   

Click here for more information.

        
¡Carnaval!  / Carnival!
Fairs & Festivals
 
WHERE: all around the country

WHEN: February 28th through March 4th,

 

COST/TICKETS: Admission varies by event and location

  

DESCRIPTION: Celebrations will take place in cities all over Panama. Click on these locations for more details:  Penonome -  Las Tablas -  Los Santos, Santiago, Aguadulce  - Chitre, Ocu, Pedasi 

 

Click here for more information about Carnival.

        

XXXIII Gran Feria Afroantillano / XXXIII Grand Afro-Antillean Fair

Fairs & Festivals/ Fun for Kids
 
WHERE: ATLAPA Convention Center, Panama City

WHEN: March 1st and 2nd, 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.

 

COST/TICKETS: Tickets $2.00 for children, $5.00 for adults

  

DESCRIPTION: The 100th anniversary of the Panama Cabal is the theme of this year's fair, which will feature shows, food, handicrafts and special activities for kids.

  

Click here for more information.

  

Bid 4 Boquete Wine Tasting, Live Auction,

Yard Sale and Silent Auction 

Fund Raiser 

 

WHERE: Flower and Coffee Fairgrounds and Boquete Community Theater, Boquete, Chiriqui Province

WHEN: March 1st and 2nd

 

COST/TICKETS: Free for some events, admission for others                     

  

DESCRIPTION: Annual two-day event that raises funds for numerous charitable groups in Chiriqui via social events, sales of various types and auctions of art, fine goods and services. This is the big event that Boquete looks forward to all year!

 

Click here for more information

        
Chocolate Con Amor / Chocolate With Love
Food & Drink
 
WHERE: Janson Coffee Farm, Volcan, Chiriquí Province

WHEN: March 2nd, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Yoga 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

 

COST/TICKETS: Free, Choco Yoga class $5.00 per person

  

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy an afternoon devoted to the indulgence of everything chocolate, then relax with the yoga class that follows 

 

Click here for more information.

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American Fair
Fairs & Festivals
 
WHERE:  The American Embassy Grounds, Clayton, Panama City

WHEN: March 8th, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

 

COST/TICKETS: Free

  

DESCRIPTION: A special event to introduce the English-speaking public to civic groups, volunteer efforts, religious and community activities and others in the capital city

  

Click here for more information.

        
Concert with Randy Piggott
Music / Fund Raiser
 
WHERE:  Valle Escondido Amphitheater, Boquete, Chiriquí Province

WHEN: March 8th, 6:00 p.m.

 

COST/TICKETS: Tickets $15.00 per person

  

DESCRIPTION: Benefit concert of live music and ol' fashioned humor featuring Randy Piggott, who played and toured with Willie Nelson and others.

 

For more information email joycecsmall@gmail.com

        

Taller de Formación y Actualización: Bartenders / Workshop in Bartending

Course
 
WHERE: Top Quality Training Center, El Dorado, Panama City

WHEN: March 10th through 13th

 

COST/TICKETS: Not listed

  

DESCRIPTION: Professional course for those who want to work as bartenders, or perfect their skills. Other courses in Wine Selection and Cocktails will also be offered in March.

 

Click here for more information.

        
Cursos de Modas/ Courses in Fashion Design
Course
 
WHERE: FashionPro, Urbanization Los Angeles, Panama City

WHEN: March 10th and throughout the month

 

COST/TICKETS: Cost varies per course

  

DESCRIPTION: A number of classes in fashion design and fabrication will be offered, including basic design, bathing suits, dresses, merchandising, children's clothing and more. 

 

Click here for more information or email fashionpro@hotmail.es

          
Concierto de Piano / Piano Concert 
Music / Fund Raiser
 
WHERE: Oratorio San Felipe Neri, Casco Antiguo, Panama City

WHEN: March 11th, 7:30 p.m.

 

COST/TICKETS: Tickets $100.00 per person

 

DESCRIPTION: Alexander Panizza will perform in this benefit concert to raise funds to continue the restoration of the Oratorio Neri, where the concert takes place.

 

Click here for more information, phone 6678-8882 or email ricardo@hermanosgago.com  

 

 

 

           

Macrofest 2014

Fairs & Festivals
 
WHEREPlaza V Centenario, Casco Antiguo, Panama City

WHEN: March 11th through 15th

 

COST/TICKETS: Not listed

 

DESCRIPTION: Art, fashion and creativity are the focus of this annual event, with live performances, expositions, workshops and much more 

 

Click here for more information.

           

Zorro El Musical / Zorro the Musical  

Theater 
 
WHERETeatro en Circulo, Panama City

WHEN: March 11th through April 6th

 

COST/TICKETS:  Not listed

 

DESCRIPTION: With the great music of the Gypsy Kings, this show tells the story of the legendary hero of the people, Zorro.

 

Click here for more information.

           

Feria Internacional de David / David International Fair

Fairs & Festivals 
 
WHERE: International Fairgrounds, David, Chiriquí Province

WHEN: March 13th through 23rd

 

COST/TICKETS: Minimal entrance fee

 

DESCRIPTION: The biggest event of the year in David, this fair has it all! Livestock, vendors of all kinds, displays, exhibitions, discos, food and drink and even rides for the kids!

  

Click here for more information.

           

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All Types of Events
 
WHEREAny where and Every where in Panama

WHEN: Every month, all year long

 

COST/TICKETS:  Free

 

DESCRIPTION: Tell your friends about Where & When so they can sign up for our mailing list and join the in-crowd!! We'll make sure you all know what's happening around Panama, and send you all the details of our special offers, directly to your inboxes.

 

Click here for more information or email info@panama980.com to sign up.

 

          
Sex Please, We're Sixty   
Theater in English
 
WHERE: Boquete Community Players Theater, Boquete, Chiriqui Province 

WHEN: March 14th through 16th

 

COST/TICKETS: Tickets $10.00 per person

 

DESCRIPTION: A medication mix-up results in hilarious mischief in this farce that takes place in a bed and breakfast

 

Click here for more information.

          
Primera Dulce Expo / First Sweets Expo    
Food & Drink
 
WHERE: Albrook Mall, Pasillo del Koala, Panama City 

WHEN: March 15th and 16th, 10:00 a.m.

 

COST/TICKETS: Free

 

DESCRIPTION: Over 30 participants will be on hand  at this first-ever expo of sweet treats. Prepare to indulge yourself!

 

Click here for more information.

          
Exhibición de Liga Mayor de Béisbol / Major League Baseball Exhibition    
Sports
 
WHERE: Rod Carew Stadium, Panama City 

WHEN: March 15th and 16th, 7:00 p.m.

 

COST/TICKETS: Tickets from $17.00 to $165.00

 

DESCRIPTION: The New York Yankees and Florida Marlins will come to Panama for two games as part of the Legacy Series, this time honoring  the great Mariano Rivera 

 

Click here for ticket information.

           

Marcelino Pan y Vino

Theater
 
WHERETeatro ABA, El Cangrejo, Panama City

WHEN: March 15th through April 13th

 

COST/TICKETS: Contact the box office

 

DESCRIPTION: The heart-warming story of a boy raised by Franciscan monks, his upbringing, education, and relationship with his guardians and their religion. 

  

Click here for more information.

           

Saint Patrick's Day  

Food & Drink / Music /Dance
 
WHEREVarious bars, pubs and restaurants in Panama City, Coronado, Bocas del Toro and Boquete

WHEN: March 17th 

 

COST/TICKETS: Not listed

 

DESCRIPTION: While Saint Patrick's Day is not a big event in most of Panama, look for parties where you find lots of English-speakers!! Wear your green and go Irish!

  

           

Fernando Savater: Ética De Urgencia / The Importance of Ethics

Conference
 
WHEREHarmonio Arias Madrid University, Curundu, Panama City

WHEN: March 18th, 5:00 p.m. 

 

COST/TICKETS: Tickets $30.00 and $50.00

 

DESCRIPTION: Ethics, corruption, social networks, internet, and abuse of power are the topics that will be addressed by this highly respected and influential speaker

  

Click here for more information.

           

Descárate con la Azcárate en Isabella

Theater
 
WHEREIsabella Nightclub, Panama City

WHEN: March 19th, 8:00 p.m. 

 

COST/TICKETS: Tickets $35.00 per person

 

DESCRIPTION: An evening of stand-up comedy is in store

  

Click here for ticket information.

           

Festival Abierto 2014 / Open Festival 2014

Fairs & Festivals
 
WHEREParque Omar, Panama City

WHEN: March 22nd and 23rd

 

COST/TICKETS: Free

 

DESCRIPTION: The three supremely important themes of this festival are Culture, Science, and Education, all coming together to stress the importance of respecting and protecting our environment    

 

Click here for more information.

         

VI Festival Internacional de Artes Escénicas / 6th International Performing Arts Festival

Music / Dance / Art & Culture
 
WHEREVarious venues in Casco Antiguo, Panama City

WHEN: March 25th through April 3rd

 

COST/TICKETS: Not listed

  

DESCRIPTION: Performers from at least nine countries will participate in this year's event that includes theater groups, dance troupes, circus acts, children's plays, workshops, classes and more.

 

Click here for more information.

 

Expocomer                 

Commercial

  

WHERE: ATLAPA Convention Center, Panama City 

WHEN: March 26th through 29th

 

COST/TICKETS: Tickets $30.00, $40.00, $60.00 and $100.00

 

DESCRIPTION: Annual trade show that presents the latest and greatest in construction, services,food and beverage, textiles and accessories, and technology

 

Click here for more information.

La Oreja de Van Gogh in Concert                 

Music

  

WHERE: Latitude 47, Marbella, Panama City 

WHEN: March 26th, 8:00 p.m.

 

COST/TICKETS: Tickets $75.00, $95.00 and $120.00

 

DESCRIPTION: Live performance of the popular musical group 

 

Click here for more information.

Festival de Jazz El Peligro / Peligro Jazz Festival                 

Music

  

WHERE: Old Town, David, Chiriquí Province 

WHEN: March 27th through 30th

 

COST/TICKETS: Not listed

 

DESCRIPTION: Numerous musicians will perform live at this first ever jazz festival in David, organized by Casa Cultural la Guaricha and Antonio Singh

 

Click here for more information.

Océano A Océano / Ocean to Ocean           

Sports

  

WHERE: Panama Canal Basin, Panama Province 

WHEN: March 30th

 

COST/TICKETS: Not listed

 

DESCRIPTION: A historic bicycle touring event!  Ride from the Caribbean to the Pacific along the canal basin! 

 

Click here for more information.


        
Something Different at the Beach
Food & Drink
 
WHERELa Teca Restaurant, Village Mall, Coronado

WHEN: Every Tuesday from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. it's Tapas and Happy Hour.  

 

COST/TICKETS:  Per the menu

   

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy the best food paired with the perfect wine  at La Teca

 

Click here for more information or phone 240-2101.


        
Monday Night Jazz and Special Menus
Music / Dance / Food & Drink
 
WHEREThe Rock Restaurant, Boquete, Chiriqui Province

WHEN: Every Monday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. live jazz music and special theme menu, every Thursday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. All-You-Can-Eat Barbecue Ribs

 

COST/TICKETS:  No cover charge

   

DESCRIPTION: Local musicians perform live jazz music in an intimate setting and the chef prepares tasty meals

 

Click here for more information or phone 720-2516.


        
Special Events and Menus
Food & Drink / Music
 
WHEREThe Dock Restaurant, Shelter Bay, Colon Province

WHEN: Every Thursday evening the team offers up something special

 

COST/TICKETS:  No cover charge, prices per the menu

   

DESCRIPTION: Our team prepares specialty dishes, hosts theme parties or presents live music 

 

Click here for more information or phone 433-0471.


       
Monthly Flea Market 
Shopping
 
WHEREChiriqui Storage, Via Boquete, Dolega, Chiriqui Province

WHEN: First Sunday of every month, 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  

 

COST/TICKETS: Free for shoppers, fee for vendors

   

DESCRIPTION: Sellers set up tables to sell goods and products, buyers come to browse 

 

Click here for more information or phone 6503-7756 or 6510-8934.

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