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Conductor's Circle

Lorne & Wendy Hamblin
Chisholm & Julieanne
Lyons
Jim & Betty Parker
Norine & Allan Rose
Arthur Smith & Lee Monaco
Tony & Roseann Wilshere
Josie Wilson

Visionaries

Rusty & Nancy Carlson
Eileen DeSantis
Phil Gibson
Tom & Lorna Gladney
Ingrid Goodridge
Geoffrey Kaye
Judy & Phil Parker
Rob Parker &
Terri Kelleher
Michael Schaible

Welcome/Bienvenidos!

The 2010 season of our Festival is now here!
We have an exciting line-up of concerts and are thrilled to be bringing down some of Canada’s finest talents once again for an exciting ten-day musical journey in one of the worlds most beautiful venues, Ajijic Mexico.

As always we are looking at ways to expand our efforts to provide educational exposure and master classes to Mexican music students. As part of this, we are pleased to advise the Northern Lights Annual 'Concurso de Violin' took place in Guadalajara in February, 2010. We would like to thank long-time residents of Ajijic, Allan and Norine Rose, for their support and sponsorship of this first annual violin competition, which was a tremendous success.

I look forward to seeing you at our concerts!!

Christopher Wilshere
Artistic and Organizing Director

The Festival's long lasting strength comes from its patrons. Their continued support is the “back-bone” for the quality of performances that we put on every year. We encourage you all to take a look at becoming a patron and experience the festival in its entirety. You wouldn’t want to miss out on our famous “Tea Time” concerts, or get a chance to rub shoulders with some of Canada’s most talented young stars at our patron’s party after opening night!

Please consider becoming a Patron of the Festival at one of three levels. As a Patron you attend the concerts and donate a small amount to the Festival's educational efforts (details below).

As an incentive to become a Friend of the Festival, Conductor's Circle or Visionary, we offer each of you a chance to win one of several valuable prizes!

For only $1,800 pesos per person. Purchase this package of five concert tickets and have a chance to win a 60 litre Solar Water Heating System valued at $3,000 pesos, installation extra. No cash equivalent. Heat your hot water naturally via the Mexican sunshine. This very 'green' technology is gowing in pupularity Lakeside, given the focus on our evironment. This System has been graciously donated by Mr. Ivan Tamez of Solar Technologies.

1. For only $3,000 pesos per person. Purchase this package of six concert tickets and have the chance to win a 'fun in the sun' package to share with 11 of your friends. This prize package includes the new
Q 120 Weber BBQ including cover and propane tank, generously donated by Weber and the Weber Store of Ajijic. Our favorite restauranteur and crooner, Tony Andalon of Tony's Plus, will provide the winner with one dozen steaks for your back yard BBQ!! The total value of our 'fun in the sun' package is an amazing $5,200 pesos. No cash equivalent.

Tony Andalon of Tony's Plus San Antonio Tlayacapan

2. A second incentive at this level is a chance for 2 persons to win 6 x 750ml of El Conquistador Reposado Tequila. Donated by Harry Day, Tequila El Conquistador, SA de VC. Value $2,400 pesos. No cash equivalent. See Conductor's Circle.

3. A third incentive at this level is a foursome of golf at the beautiful Atlas Golf & Country Club in Guadalajara. Our friends Doug & Teresa White helped procure this fabulous offering, valued at $5,200 pesos. No cash equivalent

This community-sponsored Festival counts on its loyal Patrons for its success.

FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL - $1800 Pesos or more

A Friend of the Festival receives a 5- concert package, an invitation to the post-opening concert reception for musicians, invitations to two private tea-time concerts, makes a small donation to help the Festival, and gets recognition in Festival communications.
To be a Friend of the Festival, contact Judy Parker.

VISIONARY - $3000 Pesos or more

A Visionary receives a 6-concert package, an invitation to the post-opening concert reception for musicians, invitations to two private concerts, dinner with all the musicians, makes a more significant donation to help the Festival achieve its educational goals, and gets recognition in Festival communications.
To be a Visionary, contact Judy Parker.

CONDUCTOR'S CIRCLE - $5000 Pesos or more

A Conductor's Circle member receives a tickets to all 6 concerts, an invitation to the post-opening concert reception for musicians, invitations to two private concerts, dinner with all the musicians, a private dinner at an elegant restaurant with the Festival Conductor, makes a significant donation to help the Festival achieve its educational goals, and gets recognition in Festival communications. They also receive Complimentary Passes to Recitals to use as they wish, have open access to all concert rehearsals, and most importantly, enjoy the music and the good feeling that their major donation ensures that a premier cultural event in our community can be held.
To join the Conductor's Circle contact Judy Parker.