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Jalisco Governor Enrique Alfaro says he is prepared to order an immediate lockdown curtailing most activities in the state for two weeks if the coronavirus curve continues to spike...
While doing his utmost to save the iconic laurel tree at west Ajijic’s Seis Esquinas, Chapala Ecology Director José Jaime Albañes has been taking flak for permi...
For those desiring a relatively inexpensive serological (blood) test that is not for diagnosis of Covid-19, but instead can indicate whether their body has mounted an immune respon...
"Yes, we were in La Cueva Cuata for six hours and never got to the end of it – finally crawled out at two in the morning!"
Walkers, joggers and cyclists are returning to the Parque Metropolitano on the w...
National Action Party (PAN) state legislator Irma de Anda has proposed changes t...
It’s been 75 years since the arrival in Mexico of the British Council, a q...
The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown a wrench into plans for the Virgen de Zapopan&r...
Restaurants on an eight-block stretch of Puerto Vallarta’s malecon reopene...
Paul Francis Williams
Paul Francis Williams died of natural causes May 26 in Sa...
A baby born to a Covid-19 positive mother at the “Zoquipan” General ...
The United States and Canada have vastly different approaches to making sure tha...
Fed up with watching reruns of famous championship games? Fans might not have to...
Tipping is woven into the fabric of Mexico’s social culture, chiefly becau...
A remarkable English-speaking historian and author is in our midst – &ldqu...
Although their symptoms are similar, the coronavirus differs from flu in that th...
As Guadalajara and Jalisco enter into their warm season, typically between April...
On Monday, June 29, Regent Cynthia DeCoux Stone of the Thomas Paine Chapter of t...
“Doctors have learned some tips over the past two months of treating Covid...
With leisure time no longer at a premium, Soriana supermarkets are offering enti...
Open Circle
Open Circle has suspended its weekly program on the patio at Lake C...
Bocce Ball Tournament
A few weeks after hosting an elegant dinner dance in late...
Dragon dance
Sunday, January 26, experience the Chinese New Year with a present...
Village & Covid-19
Normally at this time in March, the tourists and snowbir...
In the Bahia de Navidad everyone is doing their part to stay safe and help each ...
Christ Church
Christ Church Lakeside, a parish of the Diocese of the West in th...
La Cruz murals
Colectivo Tomate is an organization created in Puebla in 2004, w...
El Salado
Jalisco Governor Enrique Alfaro last week signed a decree to increase...
I first saw them in the delightful little museum of Ameca, located 60 kilometers...
“When it comes to taking action, the leader needs to judge exactly how muc...
One good thing as we clean up and stay isolated. It’s now okay to be a fla...
In many of Mexico’s rural pueblos the rainy season is duende time. Duendes...
I had planned on writing a nice, lengthy, last column worthy of the place I&rsqu...
There is good news and there is bad news, and this is not a joke.
I’ve never felt more content to have made Mexico my home than I did on the...
The Met Opera streams HD Live free
Every day for the duration of New York City&...
Like so many other local cultural activities, Chapala’s 18th annual Encuen...
Community cultural events
All events at the Centro Cultural Ajijic, The Antigua...
Culture in Jalisco hasn’t closed down because of the health emergency.
While live cultural happenings have been temporarily suspended, there are many ways to enjoy music, dance, theater and art from the comfort of home during the current lockdown.
Like so many other local cultural activities, Chapala’s 18th annual Encuentro de Arpas, Salterios y Más has hit a Covid-19 stumbling block.
Ajijic’s seventh Festival Cultural Sangre Viva celebrates Mexico’s ancestral roots with a program of diverse activities running Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15.
Community cultural events
All events at the Centro Cultural Ajijic, The Antigua Presidencia de Chapala and the Centro Cultural Gonzalez Gallo in Chapala have been suspended until further notice.
BRAVO! Theatre
“The Book of Will” continues at BRAVO! Theatre. This is the story of William Shakespeare’s friends, who after his death gathered the pieces of his plays together and put them into folios which were formally printed into his plays.
The Met Opera streams HD Live free
Every day for the duration of New York City’s Metropolitan Opera closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, a different encore presentation from the company’s Live in HD series will be made available for free streaming on the Met website, with each ...
Honey Boy
From a screenplay by Shia LaBeouf, based on his own experiences, award-winning filmmaker Alma Har’el brings to life a young actor’s stormy childhood and early adult years as he struggles to reconcile with his father through cinema and dreams; and deal with his mental health.
I first saw them in the delightful little museum of Ameca, located 60 kilometers west of Guadalajara.
El Puente de Dios, or God’s Bridge, is located 133 kilometers straight south of the town of Chapala. “It’s a big, beautiful cave with two arched entrances, through which a river flows for something like 200 meters,” I was told, with the assurance that, “there’s no...
In many of Mexico’s rural pueblos the rainy season is duende time. Duendes are small creatures, elf-like, but more malign.
The dry season here in Jalisco provides us with two different worlds: sere peaks and dusty upland valleys contrasting with the relatively watered cities and lake shores.
There is good news and there is bad news, and this is not a joke.
Crooks have created thousands upon thousands of fraudulent web domains related to coronavirus COVID-19 to prey on fearful and vulnerable internet users.
“When it comes to taking action, the leader needs to judge exactly how much they can rely on individual co-operation through persuasion, and when they need to cross over into more rigid “command and control” (a choice that can quickly backfire if it is not taken with suitable cauti...
How quickly is the virus actually spreading in Mexico? Due to painfully slow testing, the true number of cases here is almost certainly much higher than official statistics, which over the past week have risen at the non-alarming rate of around 60-70 a day.
I had planned on writing a nice, lengthy, last column worthy of the place I’ve had the pleasure of living in for the past two years.
The wool coat looks worse for the non-wear. It is wrinkled from being unworn and crammed in the back of a closet for two years; dotted with dust and dog hair from a dog that departed the family a year ago; in need of a lint brush that can’t be found in the pile of things to be thrown away, don...
I’ve never felt more content to have made Mexico my home than I did on the Fourth of July. God knows this nation is far from perfect, but the disturbing state of affairs in my country of birth has irreparably shredded all sentiments of pride in the Land of the Free and Home of the Brave....
It’s perfectly understandable that lakesiders have become increasingly stressed out since the spread of the Covid-19 virus in this area has been officially acknowledged by health officials.
One good thing as we clean up and stay isolated. It’s now okay to be a flaming hypochondriac. And washing your hands to a ceviche pink is no longer a sign of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
It appears that Israel is “rebuilding the Temple,” in Jerusalem. This is the third temple predicted in the Old Testament and a prophetic antecedent to the “End Times.” Which will include Judgment Day, with a halftime show sponsored by Coors Light.
With leisure time no longer at a premium, Soriana supermarkets are offering enticing discounts in their gardening and outdoor section, although you won’t be able to discuss any purchases with your partner, because only one family member at a time may enter the stores.
The American Society of Jalisco (Amsoc) turns 75 this month. Celebrations, however, will have to be put on ice, as the community organization is closed due to the coronavirus threat.
Dragon dance
Sunday, January 26, experience the Chinese New Year with a presentation of the dragon dance, and other rituals, by the students and professors of Kung-Fu Dragón Inmortal, one of the most acclaimed Kung Fu schools in Guadalajara. The Chinese New Year falls on Saturday, January 25...
American School race
Think green – the sixth annual Eco Race and Green Market are scheduled for Sunday, March 31 at Guadalajara’s American School Foundation. Everyone is welcomed to this event meant to raise awareness about conserving the planet’s resources. Expect to learn a lot ...
Christ Church
Christ Church Lakeside, a parish of the Diocese of the West in the Anglican Church of Mexico, will observe the sixth Sunday After Pentecost, July 12, celebrating the Holy Eucharist at 11 a.m. via Zoom. Rev. Linda Ramos will celebrate and give a message with the theme “Good Thing...
Mariana Macias, Chapala’s victorious candidate in the recent 2019 Miss Jalisco pageant, has joined the circle of ten role models selected to inspire young ladies enrolled in ChangeMakers, the new educational program geared to foster the empowerment of local women.
Open Circle
Open Circle has suspended its weekly program on the patio at Lake Chapala Society. Each week the group highlights a different video of a past presentation.
Open Circle
Open Circle has suspended its weekly program at the garden at Lake Chapala Society. Each week it highlights a different video of a past presentation. This week, Lila Wells presents “I Love David Sedaris.” It will be available for view Sunday, June 7, 10:30 a.m. at opencircle...
Village & Covid-19
Normally at this time in March, the tourists and snowbirds are trickling northward as fundraisers and community events are winding down, ending the high season at a leisurely pace.
At this time of year, as the snowbirds return and tourists are everywhere, it’s paradise … for scammers.
La Cruz murals
Colectivo Tomate is an organization created in Puebla in 2004, with a mission to inspire action for social transformation. In 2009 it created the Ciudad Mural project, which aims to generate an encounter and connection experience between people through dialogue and art. The project i...
Veg Fest
The second edition of Vegfest Bucerías will be held in the Bucerias centro plaza Friday, February 28 and Saturday, February 29.
Bocce Ball Tournament
A few weeks after hosting an elegant dinner dance in late January, the Bocce Ball Committee and aficionados of the sport donned shorts and t-shirts to face off in the 6th annual Bocce Ball Tournament on February 15.
Otra Vez
Last November, a little thrift store named Otra Vez opened its doors to the residents of La Manzanilla and became an instant hit with both the Mexican and expat communities. Operating solely with donations and dedicated volunteers, it is now in its second year with no signs of slowin...
In the Bahia de Navidad everyone is doing their part to stay safe and help each other. As some businesses close down, others stay open to keep the community safe and supplied with basic essentials and information regarding Covid-19.
Four years ago, a small team of big-hearted Canadian and Americans decided they wanted to give something substantial back to the community.
El Salado
Jalisco Governor Enrique Alfaro last week signed a decree to increase the size of the protected area of El Salado marshland by 23 percent.
Chili Cook-off
The eighth annual Puerto Vallarta Chili Cook-Off is scheduled for Saturday, February 22 at Parque Parota (in front of Hotel Puerto de Luna and across the street from the Fiesta Americana Hotel).
Tipping is woven into the fabric of Mexico’s social culture, chiefly because of its informal, cash-driven economy.
In this monthly series, we republish a few of the headlines from our August editions 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago.
Although their symptoms are similar, the coronavirus differs from flu in that there is no widespread immunity to it – the only people likely to have immunity are those who have already had it.
The Pacific Coast town and port of San Blas has been itching for a tourist boom ever since the opening of a speedy toll road from Tepic almost three years ago.
On Monday, June 29, Regent Cynthia DeCoux Stone of the Thomas Paine Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) met with representatives of FoodBank Lakeside – Paola de Watterlot, Christine Philipson, Glorine and Larry Barnhardt, Alfredo Aldana, Mark Dansson, and Patricia Klauer ...
A new Turkish kebab restaurant, Estambul, has opened in a prominent location in Plaza del Sol, Guadalajara’s first shopping mall, which marked its 50th anniversary last year.
A remarkable English-speaking historian and author is in our midst – “the real thing,” as one commentator put it – and residents of Ajijic and Guadalajara have a chance to witness him present his latest publishing project on its official release date, Sunday, March 8, in Ajij...
“Empire of Borders: The Expansion of the US Border Around the World” by Todd Miller. Verso: London/New York, 2019.
As Guadalajara and Jalisco enter into their warm season, typically between April and June of each year, residents and seasonal visitors should take precautions to avoid heat stress. What’s more, the University of Guadalajara’s Institute of Astronomy and Meteorology reports that eve...
Returning snowbirds should not be fooled by the warmer winter weather in this region. Big swings in temperature can play havoc with a person’s health and bring on cold symptoms in a flash.
Walkers, joggers and cyclists are returning to the Parque Metropolitano on the west side of Guadalajara.
Lawyers protest this week outside the Conciliation and Arbitration Board in Guadalajara, calling on state authorities to resume the work of the judicial system in Jalisco.
The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown a wrench into plans for the Virgen de Zapopan’s traditional summer sojourn to Chapala.
The corpse of a presumed homicide victim was discovered in the early hours of Monday, June 29, on an isolated dirt road in the vicinity of the Boca Laguna waterskiing club on the outskirts of Santa Cruz de la Soledad.
A baby born to a Covid-19 positive mother at the “Zoquipan” General Hospital in Zapopan has tested negative for the disease and does not present any medical condition, doctors say.
In addition to warning that he will hit the panic button if the surge in the Covid-19 pandemic doesn’t flatten by mid-month (see story page one), Jalisco Governor Enrique Alfaro is calling on the mayors of the state’s major tourist destinations to tighten the screws on enforcement of dis...
National Action Party (PAN) state legislator Irma de Anda has proposed changes to the penal code that would sanction people who willfully or negligently infect others with coronavirus with a prison term of up to three years.
The 2020 head count of Mexico’s population is underway again after the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) survey was suspended in mid-March as the coronavirus pandemic began sweeping the country.
Restaurants on an eight-block stretch of Puerto Vallarta’s malecon reopened to the public on May 25, along with mandatory sanitary protocols in place.
The governor of Nayarit , Antonio Echeverria, is upset that despite directives to stay at home, “irresponsible” tourists from neighboring Jalisco, and Guadalajara in particular, are heading to the state’s coastal resorts and putting the health of locals at risk.
The United States and Canada have vastly different approaches to making sure that travelers self-isolate after returning home from time abroad.
The U.S. consul general in Guadalajara is taking on board guidelines issued by Mexico’s federal government and is working from home during these challenging times.
It’s been 75 years since the arrival in Mexico of the British Council, a quasi-autonomous non-governmental organization that promotes a wider knowledge of the United Kingdom and the English language, while encouraging cultural, scientific, technological and educational understanding and co-ope...
Data released this week by the National Statistics Agency (Inegi) showed the consumer price index to have risen by 0.59 percent in December, leaving inflation for 2017 at 6.77 percent – the highest level since 2000, when the rate was 8.96 percent.
Paul Francis Williams
Paul Francis Williams died of natural causes May 26 in San Antonio Tlayacapan. He was 70 years old.
Mary Cleola Brandon Hengstebeck Wester
Long-time lakeside resident Cleo Hengstebeck Wester died at the Hospital San Antonio on June 4 at the age of 99.
Fed up with watching reruns of famous championship games? Fans might not have to wait too long for live sports to return, reports suggest.
The 2020 CONCACAF Men’s Olympic Qualifying Championship, to determine which men’s under-23 national teams from the North, Central American and Caribbean region qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games soccer tournament, will be held in Guadalajara from March 20 to April 1.
Catholics in Guadalajara seemed stunned Monday after learning that Pope Benedict XVI has become the first pontiff in nearly 600 years to resign his position as head of the Roman Catholic Church.
