Who doesn’t love James Taylor music? His songs have captured the attention and devotion of generations of fans and bring many of us back to memories we’ll treasure forever.

Just as the spirits of the dead and gone are expected to return home in coming days, traditional activities associated with the commemoration of Día de los Muertos that were suspended last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic will arise again in the Lake Chapala region.

Have you ever imagined yourself as a character from a play?

Constantino Laura, or “Tino” as he is known by his loved ones and cherished collectors, began our conversation by sharing with me that while the tradition of weaving is part of his genetic makeup, he knows that his heart beats truest as a poet.

Janice Kimball and Francisco Urzua, weavers who create their wall art in collaboration, have joined with painter Geraldine Classen for The Penthouse Gallery’s annual fall exhibition and event, “Fantasma, A Celebration of Color,” opening Friday, October 22, 2 to 5 p.m.

Violinist Chris Wilshere has been making a significant contribution to the cultural life at lakeside for the past 18 years: first with the Northern Lights chamber music festival in the winter, then with the Festival del Lago in the summer - with the emphasis on instruction.