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Friday, September 8th The Esteban Encalada Quartet

Saturday, September 9th The Jim Gala Trio

Enjoy an evening of great jazz & delicious food!

Food & Beverage service starts at 6:00pm .Jazz concerts start at 7:00pm to later. (Cover charge: $8 per person which goesdirectly to the musicians.)

If you’d like to attend one or both of these events, reply to this email with the date & number of guests attending.

Remember,the Jazz Society Café isn’t just a cool jazz club; it’s also a gourmet restaurant and intimate hangout that offers culinary delights. call us at 093 934 2714.

We look forward to welcoming you!

What would a gala be without incredible music and dancing?
FAAN (Fundacion Familia Amor Animal) is pleased to welcome our after-dinner band “Du +quartet” for the gala which will raise funds to build a home for the dogs of Cuenca.

Tatiana Dumas (Flute)
Santiago Ochoa (Guitar)
Pedro Ortiz (Drums)
Gustavo Ochoa (Bass)

Grab your tickets this week for Cuenca’s Charity Event of the Year, Gala FAAN-TASTICA on Saturday, October 7th. Tickets include a VIP Champagne Hour, an open bar all evening, a multi-course dinner by Estancia Rosario Chefs, four live performances, and an exciting silent and live auction.
You can arrange to purchase your tickets conveniently in Cuenca/Zona Rosa or order your tickets online at bit.ly/FAANGala
Tickets are $60 for the Gala $85 for the Gala and a VIP Champagne Hour.

A Reminder to Ecuador Businesses and Community Members: We’re now collecting items for our live and silent Auction Palooza. Promote your Business (Restaurant, Hotel, or Service) to 200 distinguished guests from the Expat and Ecuadorian communities. For individuals who just love dogs, this is your chance to turn a treasure or talent into direct support for the homeless animals of Cuenca with 100% of your item’s auction price applied to building costs.

We gather together to honor and celebrate the life of our beloved Cuenca Blues Man, Jerry Joe Holland. Please join us on Sunday, September 17th at Common Grounds from 2:00 to 4:00 or later.

Complimentary food, beer, wine, soft drinks will be provided.

Musical performances by:

Ali Agca – Turkish jazz/blues guitarist
Karen Kennedy – Lyric Soprano & Vince LaManna
Kike Pacherres – Guitar & vocals
Luis Ullauri, – Guitar & vocals

Please join us as we share our memories and stories. Everyone is welcome to attend. Common Grounds will be closed to the public for this special event.

This week we continue our preview of Gala FAAN-TASTICA’s live entertainment with music and performing artists. FAAN warmly welcomes
Diego Andrés Peña Monteros y José Machos
Do you have your tickets yet for Gala FAAN-TASTICA on October 7th at Estancia Rosario? Tables are filling and time is running out.
Tomorrow we’ll announce our special after-dinner entertainment and dancing spectacular.

Don’t miss Cuenca’s Event of the Year to benefit the dogs of
FAAN (Fundacion Familia Amor Animal) as we work together to build the first modern animal shelter in South America. We’re making Cuenca known as the “City that Cares” about animal welfare.
Arrange to pick you your tickets and drop off items for our live and silent auction in Cuenca this week. Write info@FAANecuador.org for a meet-up time with the FAAN-ATIC volunteer team.

or order your tickets online at bit.ly/FAANGala

In september, we are back with not only 4 moovies but 8, as we are participating to the festival EuroCiné!

Come discover some francophone original movies with subtitles in Spanish.

Entry is free, 7 PM: We are waiting for you the following days :

• 05th of September 2023: De nos Frères Bléssés (faithful)

• 12th of September 2023: La Page BLanche

• 19th of September 2023: Goliath
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• 21st of September 2023: LUXEMBOURG LUXEMBOURG,

• 22nd of September 2023: Gentle (Gentil) Título Original: Szelíd

• 23rd of September 2023: CinéConcert : Trip to the country of fairies.
A show by the French duo Catherine Vincent that brings the magic of the cinema of pioneers Georges Méliès and Lotte Reiniger to the present. An event for children but also for parents who love music and cinema. The fantastic stories and primitive special effects of Méliès, and the delicate cut-out silhouette animation of Reiniger are brought to new life with her narration and voice, and modern rhythms and emotions are added to the sound of her acoustic and electric guitars, tambourine, Indian harmonium and vocals.

• 26th of September 2023: Un Triomphe (El triunfo)

• 27th of September 2023: Kratt

We gather together to honor and celebrate the life of our beloved Cuenca Blues Man, Jerry Joe Holland. Please join us on Sunday, September 17th at Common Grounds from 2:00 to 4:00 or later.

Complimentary food, beer, wine, soft drinks will be provided.

Musical performances by:

Ali Agca – Turkish jazz/blues guitarist
Karen Kennedy – Lyric Soprano & Vince LaManna
Kike Pacherres – Guitar & vocals
Luis Ullauri, – Guitar & vocals

Please join us as we share our memories and stories. Everyone is welcome to attend. Common Grounds will be closed to the public for this special event.

That’s Entertainment—FAAN’s GALA FAAN-TASTICA

FAAN (Fundacion Familia Amor Animal) is thrilled to announce that Cuenca’s Favorite Guitarist, Luis Ullauri will be our featured artist during the dinner hour at Cuenca’s Charity Event of the Year on October 7th at Estancia Rosario.
Tickets are Going Fast!

Where else can you attend an elegant evening in Cuenca with a VIP champagne hour, a multi-course dinner by renowned chefs, an open bar all evening, four live performances with outstanding artists, dancing of course, and our exciting silent and live auction?

PS: It all benefits the building of the new animal shelter in Cuenca as we come together to make Cuenca known as “The City that Cares” about animal welfare.
Tickets are $60 for the Gala and $85 for the additional VIP Champagne hour.
Write info@FAANecuador.org or visit our FAAN Cuenca Office on Tuesday at Edificio Dali in Zona Rosa to drop off auction items and pick up tickets.
You can also visit our virtual headquarters for the gala at bit.ly/FAANGala

We’re pulling out all the stops to build a new home for the dogs of FAAN (Fundacion Familia Amor Animal) and that includes amazing entertainment and live performances.

Join us for Cuenca’s Charity Event of the Year on Saturday, October 7th with a VIP champagne Hour, open bar all evening, multi-course dinner, entertainment, and our live and silent auction!
$60 tickets are for the Gala and $85 tickets include an additional VIP champagne hour
Each day this week we will be sharing a different live performance at Gala FAAN-TASTICA with our Cuenca High Life animal lovers.

Time is running out to purchase your Ambassador table for eight guests, individual tickets or sponsor an item for our live and silent auction.
You can conveniently drop off auction items or purchase tickets on Tuesday at our Cuenca headquarters in Zona Rosa or order tickets online at bit.ly/FAANGala.
Write us at info@FAANecuador.org and get ready to PAW-TY!

80’s Vibe will be performing at Chill & Chela on Friday, September 2nd @ 9:00PM. Dance the night away to Billy Joel, Midnight Oil, Robert Palmer and many more. There is no cover charge for this show, come and enjoy food and drink Specials. William Maher keyboards, Kristin Grzegorek, Julio Bonnenmaison guitars, Jeff Jones drums. Chill & Chela is located at Imbabura 4-64 behind the Fybecca Farmacia on (Remigio Crespo)

For meditation, the only thing you need is yourself. ~Pema Chödrön

GROUP MEDITATION in English and Spanish

Every Sunday from 10:30 – 12:00.
For orientation, you’re invited to come at 10:00.
The program includes seated meditation, walking meditation, and
text recitations from our tradition.

BOOK STUDY GROUP, on a title related to Buddhism and mindfulness, meets
Every Tuesday from 3:30 – 5:00. Available in person and online via Zoom.

Our programs are always free – and your donations are also much appreciated.

ADDRESS.
Calle Larga 11-43 & Miguel Ullauri, upstairs one flight, Across from Mercado 10 de Agosto, Cuenca.

CONTACT.
For more information, contact on the email shown, or
WhatsApp or SMS, +593 98 2848203

ABOUT SHAMBHALA.
Shambhala takes its name from a legendary kingdom famous for being an enlightened society. Today, the global Shambhala network brings together people of all ages and from all walks of life who are interested in exploring our own minds, transforming our experience, and awakening our potential for enlightened society. Shambhala practice has its foundations in Tibetan and Mahayana Buddhism.

Happy Friday Facebook Friends and a shout-out to our very own pet matchmaker, Jo Austin.
Be prepared to be enchanted next week by our entertainment line-up for Gala FAAN-TASTICA on Saturday, October 7th at Estancia Rosario (4 separate live performances beginning with the VIP Champagne Hour through dinner and dancing). Thank you to Debra McKenzie, our exceptional Gala talent scout!

Gala FAAN-TASTICA and Auction is certain to be Cuenca’s Event of the Year. Send us your photo as we share the awesome guests who will be attending. info@FAANecuador.org
The evening includes a VIP champagne hour, incredible dinner, entertainment, an open bar all evening, exciting silent and live auction. Don’t miss out. Tickets are going fast!
Get ready to turn out in style for the dogs of FAAN (Fundacion Familia Amor Animal). Visit Gala Headquarters at bit.ly/FAANGala

Enjoy an authentic Cowboy Party in Gualaceo, food, horses, crafts, art exhibition, dance lesson, live country music and dancing with Too Far South, Ecuador’s only country band. This is a Saturday afternoon, September 9th, you won’t want to miss. Round-trip transportation is being offered from Cuenca to Gualaceo. See the poster for details. Reserve your spot. This will be a fun day!

“The Jim Gala Trio”
Featuring Jim Gala (piano), Christian Torres (bass), & Freddy Abad (drums)
Jazz Society Café

“The Jim Gala Trio” —The Epitome of Soul

Enjoy an evening of great jazz & delicious food!

Food & Beverage service starts at 6:00pm.Jazz concert starts at 7:00pm to later. (Cover charge: $8 per person which goes directly to the musicians.)

Full menu of your favorite Italian, seafood, and vegetarian dishes!

If you’d like to attend this Special Event, please reply to this email with the date & number of guests attending. Don’t miss this special event!

Reviews:

Jazz Ecuador: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“No one around plays like pianist Jim Gala. At first, I couldn’t figure out what he was doing musically; I couldn’t analyze the music. It was just too beautiful and beyond my scope. All I could do was let the music wash over me and accept its effect. Jim is one of my musical idols. He is a real soul man. No one plays like him. His musical philosophy sensibility and taste are impeccable. He changed my life with his music. I actually quote him often and wrote about him in my book.”—J. RileyCain, Jazz anthologist

“Jim Gala is a great talent, among the greatest jazz piano players alive. His creativity and musical depth enriches one’s soul. His trio is the amplifier of the universe. Destiny needs you; keep creating!” —James R. Hill, Trumpeter & composer

La Yunta is hosting an outdoor party on Saturday, Sept 2nd. Come enjoy the afternoon with summer outdoor games, music, food, drink, and dancing on the lawn of the La Yunta property.

Party kicks off around 3:00pm.

It’s going to be a great afternoon of fun.

Cover $5

80’s Vibe will be performing at Chill & Chela on Friday, September 2nd @ 9:00PM. Dance the night away to Billy Joel, Midnight Oil, Robert Palmer and many more. There is no cover charge for this show, come and enjoy food and drink Specials. William Maher keyboards, Kristin Grzegorek, Julio Bonnenmaison guitars, Jeff Jones drums. Chill & Chela is located at Imbabura 4-64 behind the Fybeca Farmacia on (Remigio Crespo)

Will you Be There? Don’t miss Cuenca’s Charity Event of the Year on October 7th as we come together to make Cuenca proud as we build the most modern animal shelter in South America.

FAAN (Fundacion Familia Amor Animal) Headquarters at Edificio Dali, will be open from 10-4 on Tuesday to accept donations for our live and silent auction and provide tickets for Ambassador Tables of Eight or Individual Tickets to join one of our fun community tables.

Tickets include an open bar all evening, an elegant dinner at Estancia Rosario, live entertainment, our exciting auction, and an option for a VIP Champagne Hour before the Gala. Tickets are $60 or $85 with the VIP Champagne Hour.
Write us at info@FAANecuador.org for an appointment with FAAN-ATIC volunteers and/or drop off your auction items.
Read all about the Gala and order your tickets online at bit.ly/FAANGala

FAAN (Fundacion Familia Amor Animal) invites you to join our
“I’m Going! Are You?” to GALA FAAN-TASTICA… Because Cuenca is rocking animal welfare!
Did you hear the news about Cuenca’s new animal hospital?
WOW! It takes each of us and all of us to make Cuenca known as “The City that Cares” about animal welfare including government and private support.

“I’m Going Are You” to Gala FAAN-TASTICA is our way of connecting our animal-loving friends in Cuenca who will be at the Gala for the dogs of FAAN and the building of their new home and sanctuary in Tarqui.

Gala FAAN-TASTICA is certain to be Cuenca’s community’s charity event of the year. So, don’t miss out Cuenca Tribe. This very special event includes:
VIP Champagne hour and open bar all evening, elegant multi-course dinner, four entertainment acts, silent and live auction. music, dancing, and of course, surprises!

Grab your tickets and tables this week and send us a photo of you with or without your favorite pet.
PS: If you want to be a featured auction donor, write us to arrange for a pick-up of your treasure.
All funds from the auction go to the building blocks of the new shelter.
Tickets are $60 or $85 with the VIP Champagne Hour
Write us at info@faanecuador.org

Gala Headquarters:
bit.ly/FAANGala

Hey, language enthusiasts of Cuenca and beyond! 🗣️✨ We’re thrilled to invite you to a special edition of our inclusive Wednesday Language Exchange happening this week. 🌟 Why is it special, you ask? Because we’ll be treated to the mesmerizing sight of the blue moon or super moon! 🌙🔵

Did you know that the phrase “once in a blue moon” is derived from this rare celestial event? It signifies something that occurs only every few years, making it a perfect metaphor for our extraordinary language exchange gathering.

Bonfire. Super Moon. International Community.

📅 Date: This Wednesday, August 30th, 2023
⏰ Time: Starts at 630pm
📍 Location: Av. Loja 2320 & Juan B. Vasquez
Free Entry!!

80’s Vibe will be performing at Chill & Chela on Friday, September 2nd @ 9:00PM. Dance the night away to Billy Joel, Midnight Oil, Robert Palmer and many more. There is no cover charge for this show, come and enjoy food and drink Specials. William Maher keyboards, Kristin Grzegorek, Julio Bonnenmaison guitars, Jeff Jones drums. Chill & Chela is located at Imbabura 4-64 behind the Fybecca Farmacia on (Remigio Crespo)

In meditation, you are open to everything that life presents to you. ~Pema Chödrön

GROUP MEDITATION in English and Spanish

Every Sunday from 10:30 – 12:00.
For orientation, you’re invited to come at 10:00.
The program includes seated meditation, walking meditation, and text recitations from our tradition.

BOOK STUDY GROUP, on a title related to Buddhism and mindfulness, meets Every Tuesday from 3:30 – 5:00. Available in person and online via Zoom.

Our programs are always free – and your donations are also much appreciated.

ADDRESS.
Calle Larga 11-43 & Miguel Ullauri, upstairs one flight, Across from Mercado 10 de Agosto, Cuenca.

CONTACT.
For more information, contact on the email shown, or WhatsApp or SMS, +593 98 2848203

ABOUT SHAMBHALA.
Shambhala takes its name from a legendary kingdom famous for being an enlightened society. Today, the global Shambhala network brings together people of all ages and from all walks of life who are interested in exploring our own minds, transforming our experience, and awakening our potential for enlightened society. Shambhala practice has its foundations in Tibetan and Mahayana Buddhism.